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The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Larry Edward Penley, president of Colorado State University to the 2008 National Board of Directors. NSHMBA named Dr. Penley to the board as a result of a change in the board structure to diversify the background and expertise of the board. President Penley serves on numerous boards, both economic and higher education related and his expertise with public research institutions aligns well with the goals of NSHMBA. Before joining Colorado State University, Penley served for many years as a professor of management and dean of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Dr. Larry Edward Penley became the 13th president of Colorado State University and Chancellor of the CSU System on August 1, 2003.

Dr. Penley’s lifelong commitment to higher education took root at Wake Forest University, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Communication and his doctorate in management at the University of Georgia. Following graduate school, he joined the faculty of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Reflecting his strong commitment to international education and understanding, he also has taught at the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico and the Universidad de Carabobo in Venezuela.

“Dr. Penley is an excellent addition to our board and will serve the entire NSHMBA organization well. By including different areas of expertise to our board structure, we continue to lift our organization to higher levels and to further our impact on our nation,” stated Lourdes Hassler, NSHMBA CEO.

Under the new NSHMBA Board structure, potential board members will undergo selection through a nomination process. The NSHMBA Nominations Committee will review candidates and submit for approval by the national board and chapter presidents. This new process will provide NSHMBA the opportunity to enhance the expertise and leadership of the board with like-minded national leaders from diverse backgrounds.

When asked about the new board structure, Hassler stated, “NSHMBA continues to benefit immeasurably from the commitment and expertise of our board and this enhancement.”

About NSHMBA
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the “Premier Hispanic Organization,” NSHMBA serves 32 chapters and 7,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S. so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation’s diverse workforce. “

The historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium was filled with stars from both the sports and entertainment worlds as the first-ever annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards) honoring Hispanic athletes in nine different categories was broadcast last night by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America.

Selected for their character, talent and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community, the “Tecate Premios Deportes” awards featured not only some of the biggest names in sports, but also performances by some of today’s biggest Latin music stars, as well.

Among those honored in the various categories were Oscar de la Hoya (Golden Eagle Award), Miguel Cotto (Boxer of the Year), Lorena Ochoa (Female Athlete of the Year), Carmelo Anthony (Basketball Player of the Year), Helio Castroneves (Auto Racer of the Year), Alex Rodriguez (Baseball Player of the Year), Mexican soccer great Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Athlete of the Year, North American Soccer Player of the Year), and Fernando Valenzuela (Sports Legend), to name a few.
The show itself proved to be as big as the stars it was honoring as the celebrity-filled audience was entertained by musical performances by such Latin music superstars as regional Mexican group Banda El Recodo, red-hot reggaeton crooner Flex, Mexican singer/actress Paty Manterola, Puerto Rican merengue great Elvis Crespo, duranguense singer Diana Reyes, and urban recording artists A.B. Quintanilla and the Kumbia All Starz.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes’ statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes) features exclusive post-show coverage of the winners, with video and photo highlights from the green carpet and the most memorable show moments. In addition, fans can vote for their favorites from the green carpet, including the most elegant, the most extravagant and the best couples that graced the walkway. “Tecate Premios Deportes” is engaging online fans after the show with this seamless merger of sports and entertainment.
To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net.
Username: tecatepremiosdeporte
Password: univision

Following is the complete list of “Tecate Premios Deportes 2008″
winners:

Sports Legend (Leyenda de Deportes)
Fernando Valenzuela

Golden Eagle Award (Aguila de Oro)
Oscar de la Hoya

Male Athlete of the Year (Atleta Masculino del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Female Athlete of the Year (Atleta Femenina del Ano)
Lorena Ochoa

North American Soccer (Mexican and American Leagues) Player of the
Year
(Jugador de Futbol del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Futbol del Ano)

Goalie (Mejor Portero)
Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Right Fullback (Defensa Lateral Derecho)
Ivan Estrada, Santos

Right Center Defender (Defensa Central Derecho)
Jonny Magallon, Chivas

Left Center Defender (Defensa Central Izquierdo)
Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

Left Fullback (Defensa Lateral Izquierdo)
Oscar Rojas, Club America

Defensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Defensivo)
Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

Mixed Midfielder (Mediocampista Mixto)
Ramon Morales, Chivas

Offensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Ofensivo)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

1st Forward (Delantero 1)
Omar Bravo, Chivas

2nd Forward (Delantero 2)
Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3rd Forward (Delantero 3)
Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

Boxer of the Year (Boxeador del Ano)
Miguel Cotto

American Football Player of the Year (Jugador de Futbol Americano del
Ano)
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs

Basketball Player of the Year (Jugador del Baloncesto del Ano)
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

Auto Racer of the Year (Piloto de Automovilismo del Ano)
Helio Castroneves, Indy Car

Baseball Player of the Year (Jugador del Beisbol del Ano)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Beisbol del Ano)

Pitcher (Lanzador)
Johan Santana, New York Mets

Catcher (Receptor)
Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

1st Base (Primera Base)
Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2nd Base (Segunda Base)
Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

3rd Base (Tercera Base)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Shortstop (Campo Corto)
Jose Reyes, New York Mets

Outfielder (Jardinero)
Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

Designated Hitter (Bateador Designado)
David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

Reliever (Relevista)
Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

Closer (Cerrador)
Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

Manager (Manager)
Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

About FEMSA/Heineken USA
Heineken USA is committed to the responsible sale, marketing and consumption of our products. That is why we ask our consumers in all of our advertising to ‘Enjoy Heineken Responsibly’ but we recognize that this message is not enough. We build upon that message with the creation of and contribution to programs and organizations that educate our employees and consumers about the issues associated with beverage alcohol and provide tools and training to help ensure the responsible consumption of our products.

Headquartered in White Plains, New York, Heineken USA Inc., the nation’s premiere beer importer is a subsidiary of Heineken International B.V. (Netherlands), which is the world’s most international brewer. Besides the FEMSA portfolio, Heineken USA imports Heineken Lager, the world’s most international beer brand; Heineken Premium Light; Heineken Dark Lager; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.
Founded in 1890, FEMSA is the largest integrated beverage company in Latin America with a portfolio of leading beer and soft drink brands. Its subsidiary FEMSA Cerveza is one of the leading brewers in Mexico with brands that include Tecate, Dos Equis and Sol. Its subsidiary Coca-Cola FEMSA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and the second largest in the world. FEMSA sells its products through approximately two million points of sale, which serve a population of over 170 million people in nine countries, including some of the most populous metropolitan areas in Latin America, such as Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. FEMSA’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities are enhanced by its retail and packaging operations; it operates Oxxo, the largest convenience store chain in Mexico, with over 3,000 stores as of June 2004. For more information on FEMSA, go to www.femsa.com.

Los Angeles, CA—MTV Tr3s has joined forces with Monte Negro and two other California-based alternative rock bands (Astra Heights, The May Fire) to bring their diverse takes on the burgeoning Latin alternative scene to the West and Midwest for six weeks in August and September. With new records coming out on August 5^th from both The May Fire (The List / self-released) and Monte Negro (Cicatrix / Epic Records), the tour kicks off on August 6^th in San Diego.

The music of Monte Negro, defies a simple description. Most say melodic rock, which is true, yet there are distinct undertones and layers making it eclectic and bohemian, American yet definitely worldly. Their music has landed them in magazines such as Spin, La Banda Elástica, and Billboard, they have worked with famed producer Tone (Green Day, Carlos Santana) and played alongside a diverse line up of bands like Todos Tus Muertos, Matisyahu, 311, Coldplay, NIN, Incubus, At The Drive In, and Molotov. Monte Negro most recently performed with the Mexican alternative band Zoe and L.A.’s multiethnic band, Ozomatli. Monte Negro was also MTV Tr3s’s “Descubre & Download” artist (January through March of 2008). The band’s new release Cicatrix will be featured on The LEAK July 29^th – August 5^th (www.music.mtvtr3s.com).

Monte Negro is a bilingual band that has devoured enough music genres over the years to do justice to the bilingual and bicultural musicians that constitute the group. Digesting healthy portions of Jane’s Addiction, The Cure, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols, Monte Negro has also piled onto its proverbial plate Latin-alternative rockers such as Caifanes, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Maldita Vecindad, Mano Negra, Soda Stereo, and Spinetta.

Mexican-American brothers Kinski and Rodax—the vocalist and bass player—like so many first-generation Americans working toward assimilation, initially overlooked the richness of their roots. Kinksi and Rodax recruited Jason Li Shing, a Chinese-Japanese American guitarist. After trying a heavier sound with another drummer, Monte Negro hired drummer Xavier Lopez and arrived at its current line-up in 2003. Today, Monte Negro is finally producing the sound they describe as an “amalgamation of styles filtering through our creative sides.” Pop sensibilities mix with darker experimentation to give the listener an acoustic journey through the Monte Negro landscape. Monte Negro’s goal is simple: play for a lot of people and get a reaction.

TOUR DATES

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Miami, Julio del 2008 - El próximo Domingo 27 de Julio ,Diana Reyes, junto a una gran variedad de estrellas de la industria del entretenimiento y los deportes desfilaran en la primera entrega anual “Tecate Premios Deportes”. Estos premios estaran honrando a los mejores atletas hispanos en una ceremonia de “Alfombra Roja” desde el histórico “”Pasadena Civic Auditorium en Pasadena, California. La transmision sera a las 7:00pm Este/Pacifico (6:00pm Centro).

La  exitosa  cantante  presentara  su  éxito  musical  “Me Muero”   de su mas reciente producción titulada “Insatisfecha”.

Hoy, Diana Reyes entrega lo mejor de sí en un nuevo disco compacto titulado “Insatisfecha”, en el que nuevamente hace mancuerna con el productor musical Raymundo Sáenz, responsable de galardonados discos de la mexicana. La placa fue grabada en Monterrey, Nuevo León y editada bajo el sello DBC Entertainment. Dicho sello en el que ella participa directamente en la producción,  y sirve de fundadora. “Insatisfecha” logro debutar en el 1er lugar de las listas de soundscan en el género “Regional Mexicano” y 2do lugar en las listas generales.
El álbum encierra doce canciones: Volverte a Amar, Tu Nuevo Cariñito a Dueto con Los Caminantes, La Tentación Que Me Enamora, La Lámpara, Me Muero, Me Estoy Volviendo Loca, La Infiel, Vulgar Mamarracho, Sedúceme, Quédate Junto a Mí, Francamente e Insatisfecha.

BIOGRAFIA
El sólo escuchar el nombre de Diana Reyes pensamos en pasión, armonía y éxito. Y es que desde el lanzamiento de su álbum debut en el 2004, su primer sencillo “Rosas” la colocó rápidamente en los primeros lugares de popularidad, conquistando con esta producción un Disco de Oro a poco tiempo de haber salido a la venta. ¡Todo un suceso para una novel artista!

Inmediatamente, Diana se convirtió en una de las artistas más solicitadas de su género, conquistando éxito tras éxito. Festivales y presentaciones en los principales programas de la televisión nacional con alcance internacional la consolidaron como la más grande en la música al estilo de Durango, siendo bautizada como La Reina del Pasito Duranguense.

Navidad Duranguense (2005) fue su segundo material discográfico con el que logró superar las 70 mil copias vendidas. El disco, que también contó con la inigualable producción de Raymundo Sáenz, fue uno de gran madurez artística sorprendiendo a la misma artista quien aseguró en esa ocasión que Sáenz le “sacó un potencial que no conocía” de ella misma.

En agosto de ese mismo año, una tercera producción La Reina del Pasito Duranguense, supera las 250 mil copias. De este disco surgieron temas como: “El Sol No Regresa”, “El Me Mintió” y “Mentiras”. El álbum le consiguió su primera nominación a Premios Lo Nuestro como Artista Femenina del Año. “¡Ese día quería gritar!” – mencionó Diana. Eso era sólo el comienzo de un año lleno de triunfos. Dos meses después es tres veces nominada por la prestigiosa revista Billboard como Artista Nueva Generación, Artista Femenina del Año y Disco del Año por el tema “Como Una Mariposa”.

Para reciprocar el reconocimiento no sólo otorgado por la industria especializada sino por los miles de fanáticos que fielmente la siguen desde su primer álbum, la mexicana editó Las No. 1 de la Reina (2006), certificado por la RIAA como Disco de Oro y que vendió sobre 100 mil copias. Con esta producción, Diana Reyes debutó en el número uno en listas de Billboard en el género Regional Mexicano. Asimismo, la mexicana conquistó el primer lugar como artista femenina y ocupó la posición veintidós de ventas en el género Regional Mexicano a nivel mundial, ubicándose entre los 10 discos Latinos más vendidos, además de ocupar el segundo lugar como el artista de mayor venta de su compañía discográfica.

El 2007 da la bienvenida a su quinta placa discográfica titulada “Te Voy a Mostrar”, disco que a dos semanas de su lanzamiento obtuvo un Disco de Oro  en Estados Unidos. Esa producción lleva a Diana a experimentar nuevos matices musicales dándole un nuevo giro al género duranguense. Interesantes fusiones mezcladas con el pop son expresadas en canciones con un estilo único que convierte a la artista en una gran representante de la música contemporánea.

Los logros de Diana Reyes también se hacen notar en trabajos como su dueto con el cantante español David Bisbal, que lleva por nombre “Quién Me Iba a Decir”, incluido en el segundo tiraje del disco de Bisbal titulado “Premonición”. Igualmente, en importantes presentaciones como cuando fue solicitada a participar en la final del popular ‘reality’ Objetivo Fama, de la cadena Univisión, que se realizó en Puerto Rico y donde Diana cantó su éxito “Cuando Baja La Marea” interpretación que le ganó miles de adeptos en suelo puertorriqueño. Asimismo, una popular gira de bailes con la que ha obtenido una enorme aceptación en la República Mexicana.

Más de MEDIO MILLÓN de copias vendidas avalan el éxito de esta cantante. Su inconfundible voz y un estilo único no solamente le han adicionado fanáticos este pasado año sino suma nuevos reconocimientos como su reciente nominación a Premios Lo Nuestro como Artista Femenina del Año, en la categoría de Regional Mexicano.

Mas informacion - visita
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For the second straight year, the Carolina RailHawks host a Mexican First Division team. Rayados de Monterrey face the RailHawks today at 4 p.m. at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

RailHawks President Chris Economides hopes the annual match becomes a tradition between the two nations.”*

Roberto Reyes and his wife, Patricia, who control the low-power station, say they’ve struck a deal with Monterrey-based Grupo Multimedios to broadcast its programs here. They’re renting a signal from Flinn Broadcasting Corp. In May, their station went on the air 24 hours a day.

They plan to replace some of the Mexican programming with Memphis-produced content. For now, though, watching can be a mind-bending experience.”*

Laureate Education, Inc. today announced it has acquired the Universidad Tecnológica de México (UNITEC), one of the largest private universities in Mexico, and the Universidad Latina and Universidad Americana (UAM) in Costa Rica.

UNITEC has eight campuses throughout Mexico, including six in Mexico City, one in Guadalajara and one in Monterrey. The university has a 40-year tradition of providing higher education throughout the country, and today serves more than 36,000 students.

UNITEC has obtained the highest level of institutional accreditation by the Federation of Private Mexican Higher Education Institutions (Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior) and is a member of Mexico’s National Association of Private Higher Education Universities and Institutions (Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior). UNITEC offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, engineering, health sciences, architecture and graphic design.

Universidad Latina, the largest private university in Costa Rica, was founded in 1989 and has more than 16,000 students. The university is widely recognized for its health sciences programs, including medicine and dentistry. UAM, founded in 1997, has more than 4,000 students, and specializes in business education. Combined, the schools have 13 campuses throughout Costa Rica.

“Laureate’s position as the global leader in international higher education is a direct reflection of the strength and reputation of each university within our network,” said Douglas L. Becker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Laureate Education, Inc. “We are proud to bring these important universities into our network, as they will enhance our ability to meet the needs of the growing number of students in Mexico and Costa Rica.”

About Laureate Education, Inc.

Laureate Education, Inc. is a global network of more than 35 accredited campus-based and online universities offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 405,000 students around the world. Laureate students are part of an international, multicultural, networked academic community that spans 18 countries and more than 90 campuses throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Laureate’s international universities offer more than 130 career-focused, multi-year undergraduate, masters and doctorate degree programs in career fields including engineering, education, business, healthcare, hospitality and information technology. For more information, visit www.laureate-inc.com. “*

New York Life International LLC, the international arm of New York Life Insurance Company, announced today that Mario Vela succeeded William Beaty as director general and head of its wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary, Seguros Monterrey New York Life (SMNYL), effective immediately. Mr. Vela, 40, was serving as director of SMNYL’s agency, its sales force of professional advisors. Mr. Beaty served as country head of SMNYL since joining International in 2000 and was promoted to vice chairman of New York Life International in September.

“Mario has added tremendous value to Seguros Monterrey New York Life during his eight years with the organization, overseeing the growth of a highly-trained professional field force, and the build-out and success of the market-leading operations center in Queretaro,” said Dick Mucci, chairman and chief executive officer of New York Life International, LLC. “Seguros Monterrey New York Life is ranked among the top life insurers in Mexico and is a major contributor to the profits of New York Life’s international operations. We are confident that Mario will continue this tradition of excellence while building upon our reputation for industry leadership, financial strength and professionalism in Mexico.”

Mr. Vela joined Seguros Monterrey New York Life in 1999 as Director of Operations and has held a number of positions within the company, most recently serving as head of SMNYL’s agency distribution channel.

About Seguros Monterrey New York Life

Seguros Monterrey New York Life, wholly-owned by New York Life Insurance Company, has more than 67 years of experience in Mexico and more than 840,000 policyholders throughout the country. Headquartered in Mexico City, Seguros Monterrey New York Life is one of the leading insurance companies in the market offering specialized life insurance and major medical expense services through 160 locations and more than 3,000 highly-trained professional agents. Please visit our website: www.monterrey-newyorklife.com.mx.

About New York Life

New York Life International, LLC, the international arm of New York Life Insurance Company, offers insurance products in Latin America and Asia through its subsidiaries and affiliates in Mexico, Argentina, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, and Thailand.

New York Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. Headquartered in New York City, New York Life’s family of companies offers life insurance, retirement income, investments and long-term care insurance. New York Life Investment Management LLC provides institutional asset management and retirement plan services. Other New York Life affiliates provide an array of securities products and services, as well as institutional and retail mutual funds. Visit New York Life’s Web site at www.newyorklife.com for more information. “*

Nominees for the first ever annual “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards) were announced today by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America. Comprised of Hispanic athletes in ten different categories, the nominees have been selected for their talent, character and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community. The “Tecate Premios Deportes” awards will be presented during a celebrity-filled “red carpet” celebration at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, and will be broadcast on the Univision Network on Sunday, July 20^th.

The “Tecate Premios Deportes” nominees were selected by a distinguished panel of current and former professional athletes and sports writers, including famed boxer Oscar de la Hoya; legendary Mexican soccer goalie Jorge Campos; retired NFL player Tony Casillas; NFL Hall of Fame recipient Anthony Muñoz; former Mexican soccer coach Jesus Bracamontes; and Enrique Borja, legendary Mexican forward and team president of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) Tigres.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes’ statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

“The Academy went through an arduous selection process to identify the nominees. We wanted to ensure this event recognized athletes based on their merit and not popularity,” said Oscar de la Hoya, executive member of the “Tecate Premios Deportes” Academy. “We are confident the list encompasses the best Hispanic athletes and look forward to honoring our colleagues at the event airing nationwide on July 20^th on Univision.”

Sports fans have voted for four of these awards at Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes): Atleta Masculino del Año (Male Athlete of the Year), Atleta Femenina del Año (Female Athlete of the Year), Equipo All Star de Béisbol (Baseball All-Star Team) & Equipo All Star de Fútbol (Soccer All-Star Team). In addition, a live, dedicated mini-site provides exclusive coverage of the event and video highlights of the nominees in their finest sports moments. “Tecate Premios Deportes” is the first-ever awards event of its kind, showcasing a seamless merger of sports and entertainment that will reach countless online fans.

In an effort to bring sports aficionados even closer to their heroes, Univision and cerveza Tecate will open the doors to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and invite them to attend the show, with proceeds of ticket sales going to charity.

Nominees in each category include:

North American Soccer Player of the Year (Mexican and American Leagues)

1. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

2. Omar Bravo, Club Deportivo Guadalajara

3. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Boxer of the Year

1. Ivan Calderon

2. Miguel Cotto

3. Juan Manuel Marquez

Baseball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

3. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Basketball Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

2. Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies

3. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs

American Football Hispanic Player of the Year

1. Luis Castillo, San Diego Chargers

2. Tony Gonzales, Kansas City Chiefs

3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Auto Racer of the Year

1. Juan Pablo Montoya, NASCAR

2. Helio Castroneves, IndyCar

3. Milka Duno, IndyCar

Additionally, fans were invited to nominate their favorite athletes at Univision.com in the following four categories:

Best Hispanic Female Athlete of the Year

1. Maribel Dominguez

2. Milka Duno

3. Paola Espinoza

4. Ana Guevara

5. Lorena Ochoa

6. Vivian Villarreal

Best Hispanic Male Athlete of the Year

1. Omar Bravo

2. Cuauhtemoc Blanco

3. Manu Ginobili

4. Rafael Nadal

5. Alex Rodriguez

6. Tony Romo

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year

Goal Keeper:

1. Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

2. Federico Vilar, Atlante

3. Dario Sala, F.C. Dallas

Right Defense:

1. Israel Castro, UNAM

2. Ivan Estrada, Santos

3. Gonzalo Segares, Chicago Fire

Right Center Defense:

1. Jonny Magallon, Chivas

2. Paulo Da Silva, Toluca

3. Claudio Suarez, Chivas USA

Left Center Defense:

1. Javier Munoz Mustafa, Atlante

2. Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

3. Facundo Erpen, Colorado Rapids

Left Defense:

1. Oscar Rojas, Club America

2. Fausto Pinto, Pachuca

3. Jonathan Bornstein, Chivas USA

Defensive Midfielder:

1. Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

2. Jaime Correa, Pachuca

3. Pablo Ricchetti, F.C. Dallas

Midfielder:

1. Ramon Morales, Chivas

2. Antonio Naelson Zinha, Toluca

3. Juan Carlos Toja, F.C. Dallas

Offensive Midfielder:

1. Emmanuel Luduena, Santos

2. Gabriel Pereyra, Atlante

3. Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

Forward 1:

1. Esteban Solari, UNAM

2. Omar Bravo, Chivas

3. Luciano Emilio, D.C. United

Forward 2:

1. Giancarlo Maldonado, Atlante

2. Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3. Juan Pablo Angel, New York Red Bull

Forward 3:

1. Vicente Sanchez, Toluca

2. Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

3. Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Columbus Crew

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year

Relievers:

1. Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

2. JC Romero, Philadelphia Phillies

3. Manny Corpas, Colorado Rockies

Managers:

1. Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

2. Fredi Gonzalez, Florida Marlins,

3. Manny Acta, Washington Nationals

Closers:

1. Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

2. Jose Valverde, Arizona Diamondbacks

3. Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers

Pitchers:

1. Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians

2. Johan Santana, New York Mets

3. Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs

Catchers:

1. Victor Martinez, Cleveland Indians

2. Ivan Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers

3. Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

Designated Hitters:

1. David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

2. Jose Vidro, Seattle Mariners

3. Sammy Sosa, Texas Rangers

First Base:

1. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2. Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Rays

3. Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padres

Second Base:

1. Placido Polanco, Detroit Tigers

2. Freddy Sanchez, Pittsburgh Pirates

3. Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

Third Base:

1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers

2. Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

3. Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox

Shortstop:

1. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins

2. Jose Reyes, New York Mets

3. Orlando Cabrera, Chicago White Sox

Outfielders:

1. Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels

2. Alexis Rios, Toronto Blue Jays

3. Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs

4. Raul Ibanez, Seattle Mariners

5. Carlos Beltran, New York Mets

6. Maglio Ordonez, Detroit Tigers

7. Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

8. Bobby Abreu, New York Yankees

9. Carlos Lee, Houston Astros

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More than a century and a half after Mexico lost Texas to the United States, Virgilio Garza wants a piece of it back.

A “Texas for Sale” sign and cowgirls in boots and white hats greeted Garza at the Convex center in Monterrey, Nuevo León, this month. Garza, a Monterrey developer and investor, was in search of foreclosed U.S. property to buy. “*

En apenas 48 horas, el conjunto argentino se convirtió en un boom de boletería y confirmó la gran popularidad que posee en México desde la época en la que temas como “Matador” y “Mal bicho” dominaban los rankings de difusión radial de toda América Latina.

La actuación en el Distrito Federal, que se realizará el 5 de noviembre, es la única que tiene fecha confirmada, ya que aún no se dieron a conocer los días y lugares de las presentaciones en Monterrey y Guadalajara. “*

Mendoza, a 15-year veteran of the Mexican bull ring, will be among featured matadors at the first Houston-area bullfight in more than two decades, an event, promoters say, designed to raise money for scholarships for Hispanic students.

“Everybody who steps inside that ring has that feeling of excitement,” Mendoza said. “It has something to do with the danger, but also with confidence. When a bull is coming toward me, I know I can avoid him with the cape.”

Joining Mendoza in the ring at Rosenberg’s Fort Bend County Fairgrounds will be famed Mexican matador Enrique Delgado, the “Cyclone of Monterrey.”"*

Juan Campos, 28, charged with the death of Alejandro Alvarez, 37, of Monterrey, Mexico, claims he is a legal U.S. citizen residing in the Texas-Mexico border town. However, according to Associated Press reports, the U.S. Consulate has not been able to confirm his status.

“We are looking into the incident in terms of whether American citizens were involved,” a representative said.”*

A UPS envelope destined for South Florida is sitting in a warehouse in Louisville, Ky., instead threatening to set off an international dispute that touches on both immigration and national security.

Cristina Bustos, 33, of Bonita Springs said relatives in Monterrey, Mexico, shipped her the envelope in late March. It contains the birth certificates of two relatives living in Florida who want to apply for their Mexican passports at the consulate in South Miami, she said.

The envelope never arrived. Bustos said she received a voice-mail message from a UPS employee in Louisville telling her that it was being detained there. The reason: It contains official identification documents from another country, and she needs to identify herself further before receiving them.“*

A growing number of limited-English speakers, as well as the businesses and organizations that serve them, will now find it easier to communicate thanks to Centris’s On-Demand Interpreter Service. Centris, a leading provider of high-quality multilingual call center services, today introduced a new, over-the-phone language interpretation service that connects limited-English speakers with specially trained Spanish interpreters who facilitate communication between the consumer and a business’s English-speaking customer representative.

Centris Interpreter Service is “On Demand!” - Subscribers have access to Spanish - English interpreter when they need one. The service doesn’t have to be scheduled in advance and is available twenty-four hours a day, 365 days per year. Centris customers initially set up an account online at www.centrisinterpreter.com and then use the service by simply calling a toll-free phone number. A specially trained interpreter will greet the customer in the appropriate language and then establish a three-way call with the requested business or individual.

According to Jamie Maddox, CEO of Centris Information Services, “Nearly 15% of the U.S. population is Hispanic and the percentage is projected to grow to over 20% by 2020. With Centris On-Demand Interpreter Service, Spanish speakers can communicate in their own language to financial institutions, health care organizations, and utility companies - any business or individual - affordably, whenever there is a need. Conversely, English-speakers can easily engage an interpreter to better communicate with the growing number of limited-English speaking businesses and service providers.”

For as little as $3.99 for a five minute call (only $0.75 per each additional minute), Centris customers can have a Spanish interpreter as close as their speed dial.

From a business’s perspective, the service offers an intelligent way to attract and provide superior customer service to an increasingly affluent Hispanic consumer segment. In addition, it provides a cost-effective means to meet government regulatory compliance policies mandating organizations to provide services to limited-English speakers in their native language.

Kelly McDonald, president of McDonald Marketing, a firm specializing in helping U.S. companies become “Latino-ready,” said, “English-to-Spanish communication, and vice versa, requires a meaning-for-meaning interpretation. Many ideas that are expressed in one or two English words may require several phrases to convey the concept in Spanish. That’s why you may notice that non-English conversations seem to take longer.”

Because of its operations in Longview, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico, Centris is uniquely positioned to provide interpreter services that are both technically accurate and culturally appropriate.

For more information, visit: www.centrisinterpreter.com or call (800) 799-3955.

About Centris Information Service:
Centris Information Services is a leading provider of high quality multilingual outsourced contact center services. The company is headquartered in the U.S. with major operations in Longview, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico. Centris helps companies improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue by creating positive customer experiences that combine high-touch with high-tech.

Contact:
Centris Information Services
(800) 530-4897
info @ centrisinfo.com“*