News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Reno’

With over 21 million views and more than 700,000 friends, Somaya Reece, the #1 Latina on MySpace, debuts her own website: www.missreece.com in association with ShareNow.com (www.sharenow.com), a lifestyle social networking and file-sharing website.

Somaya Reece, hailed as “The Next Sophia Loren”, is a voluptuous vixen with 38D-28-46 dimensions. It’s easy to see why this Salvadorean beauty from South Central was recently named the Hottest Latina in Music by “Maxim” en Español, UK and Philippines. The ultimate triple treat, Somaya has already proven herself as an actress, a model and a musician. As an actress, she has participated in “American Psycho” (2002), “The Scorpion King” (2002), “Ride or Die” (2003), “Miss Cast Away” (2004) and in the hit television shows “Girlfriends” and “Entourage”. In 2008, Somaya was nominated “Internet Hottie” By Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards; Telemundo called her “The Latina Jessica Rabbit”; and she was voted “Hottest Woman on the Web” by E! As a model, she has appeared in high-profile campaigns for Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Colgate, Pepsi, Budweiser, and Coors Light.

As a musician, Somaya has had over 3.6 million spins in just ten and a half weeks for her debut single “Mira mi pum pum” and was the first unsigned artist to reign 18 weeks on the “top ranked” music charts as a “featured artist” on imeem.com

Somaya has proven to be a successful viral/internet marketing powerhouse. Who knows? Maybe she could be he next Lil’ Wayne! “My hard work is beginning to pay off and, so far, has allowed me to purchase my first home, a beachfront house in Belize,” she says happily. “Now, I am working toward acquiring my second property here in LA for my parents!”

Born and raised in South Central in a freezing garage with her family, working 3 jobs and getting no sleep, she comments, “I went through years of financial and emotional struggle to get here. No managers helped me. I did it on my own! All to help feed my family. I was once living “la vida loca.” The “thug life” almost killed me a grip of times. I changed for the better of my family and to motivate and inspire you… You gotta respect that.”

Somaya fans will now be able to see her on www.missreece.com where she will be debuting her “first” independent music video and will begin vlogging. Besides her website, Somaya now has a deal with iTunes and has begun working with billboard charting producers such as Scoop Deville, The Pharmacy, and Qura Rankin AKA 007 Blaq.

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Bowery Media LLC
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Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC) today announced the roll-out of FÚTBOL KINGDOM(SM), a series of innovative, street level fútbol events to be held in eight markets across the United States throughout August and September 2008. The interactive FÚTBOL KINGDOM(SM) experience is designed to reach key Spanish markets as well as 2nd and 3rd generation Hispanics on a national level.

The free events will provide families and soccer enthusiasts with a unique and exciting experience featuring SOCCERSHOWDOWN, an internationally known team of champion freestyle and street ball players direct from Europe in their U.S. debut. The FÚTBOL KINGDOM(SM) center court will feature SOCCERSHOWDOWN’s amazing freestyle show along with interactive head-to-head demonstrations. The players will also teach these world famous SOCCERSHOWDOWN “ground moves” in clinics.

“FÚTBOL KINGDOM(SM) demonstrates BKC’s ongoing commitment to establish innovative partnerships and offer exceptional experiences to our Hispanic consumers. These unique, never-before-seen events also promote active lifestyle choices and provide families with a venue to spend time together in a fun, energetic setting,” said Alexandra Galindez, director, multi-cultural marketing for BKC. “Best of all, these exclusive soccer events are free to everyone, so we encourage participants to spend a fun-filled day outside with us.”

Surrounded by an array of thrilling challenges and activities, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in off-the-wall games such as: Binocubol, Esfera de Oro, and the skills challenge areas of Campo de Conquista (obstacle course); Powerbol (power & accuracy) and Matapenales (blocking ability). All of these activities will be accompanied by non-stop, high-energy music. Event goers are encouraged to participate in the various activities for a chance to receive Dr Pepper(R) and BURGER KING(R) giveaways. In addition, BURGER KING(R) treats and Dr Pepper(R) product sampling will be available at selected events, while supplies last.

FÚTBOL KINGDOM(SM) 2008 tour schedule includes the following stops:
August 3 - South Street Seaport (New York, N.Y.)
August 10 - Plaza Garibaldi (Chicago, Ill.)
August 17 - Golden Gate Park (San Francisco, Calif.)
August 24 - Placita Olvera (Los Angeles, Calif.)
September 7 - Cherry Island Soccer Complex (Sacramento, Calif.)
September 14 - Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Denver, Colo.)
September 21 - Moody Park (Houston, TX)
September 28 - Tropical Park (Miami, Fla.)

For more information about FÚTBOL KINGDOM(SM), visit www.futbolkingdom.com .

ABOUT BURGER KING CORPORATION
The BURGER KING(R) system operates more than 11,400 restaurants in all 50 states and in 70 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING(R) restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. To learn more about Burger King Corp. please visit the company’s Web site at www.bk.com .

ABOUT SOCCERSHOWDOWN
SOCCERSHOWDOWN (SSD) is an internationally renowned organization focused on soccer entertainment, and the cornerstone to fútbol performers Soufiane “2Zani” and Kenan “Rathinho,” creators of freestyle soccer. SSD’s mission is to continuously offer innovative and creative concepts within the soccer industry. “

“should be compared to Bob Dylan, U2, or the Clash” - All Music Guide

“[Latin] music’s greatest statesmen… Los Tigres sell millions of records, regularly top Billboard’s Latin charts and draw tens of thousands of fans to stadiums… In short, they are among the most popular acts in Latin music today… …Los Tigres del Norte have been singing border stories for more than three decades” - New York Times

After Garnering The Best Norteño Album GRAMMY Award For The Second-Consecutive Year And Notching  Another #1 Album With Their Recently Released Album Raices (Roots), The Legendary Los Tigres Del Norte Continue Their Touring Tradition Of Bringing Multi-Hour Shows To The Mexican Immigrant Community Across The Country

LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE Will Perform At These Upcoming Tour Dates

8-02 Anaheim, CA-Anaheim Convention Center           9-21 St Paul, MN-St Paul Armory
8-03 Ventura, CA-Ventura Fairgrounds                        9-27 Los Angeles, CA-Los Angeles Sports Arena
8-08 Santa Rosa, CA-Fairgrounds                               9-28 Denver, CO-Pepsi Center
8-09 Salt Lake City, UT                                               10-04 Dallas, TX-AA Center
8-10 Lemoore, CA-Tachi Palace Casino                      10-05 Houston, TX-Toyota Center
8-11-to 8-27 – Tour of Spain                                      10-25 San Diego, CA-San Diego Sports Arena
8-29 Portland, OR-Expo Center                                   10-26 Sacramento, CA-Arco Arena
8-30 Tacoma, WA-Tacoma Dome                               11-01 Laredo, TX-Laredo Entertainment Center

8-31 Reno, NV-Fairgrounds                                        11-02 Mc Allen, TX-Dodge Arena

9-07 San Jose, CA-HP Pavilion                                   11-26 Austin, TX-Palmer Convention Center

9-13 Phoenix, AZ-Radio Festival                                  11-27 Forward, TX-Far West Rodeo

9-14 Las Vegas, NV-Thomas & Mack Center             11-28 Oklahoma, OK-Far West Rodeo

9-19 Des Moines, IO-Val Air Ballroom                        11-29 Tyler, TX-Far West Rodeo

9-20 Omaha, NB-Omaha Convention Center

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“the godfathers of norteno music, Los Tigres have crossed many borders in their career…the group updated the traditional conjunto sound and turned it into an international phenomenon…their music has helped to break down barriers between cultures, generations and even countries, particularly between Mexico and the United States …long revered as the voice of the Latino immigrant community, Los Tigres spends 10 months on the road… Its ever-expanding fan base inspired the Grammy-winning group’s latest disc, “Raices”… when Los Tigres take the stage, they celebrate these roots but also the ongoing saga of the immigrant experience.” - Chicago Sun-Times

“the most popular Norteño group in the world… these grand men of music have taken their message of hope and hardship beyond the borderland and into millions of hearts throughout the United States and Mexico.” –Dan Rather

“norteño icons Los Tigres del Norte [are] the most influential regional Mexican group in the United States… Los Tigres are not just another popular musical act… Instead, they’re widely viewed as the voice of the people, capable of making you dance to a cumbia one instant, [or] weep the next with a woeful immigrant’s tale” –Billboard

“Singing Stories From Lives Lived Far Away From Home…Los Tigres del Norte have perfected a ground-level symbiosis with their fans. … Their show on Saturday night, was mega-size: music all night and far into the morning hours… Los Tigres playing 42 songs, finally ending at 3 a.m… each time Los Tigres bit into the groove of a two-beat ranchera, sustenance was served in jolts… the band’s [leader] Jorge Hernández…was mesmerizing”

- New York Times- “Arts & Leisure” COVER – Concert Review

“Los Tigres del Norte has reinvented Mexican music… Every record sells a million copies… Its logo is as well known in Mexican communities as Coca-Cola’s… Los Tigres [are] the most perceptive chroniclers of the Mexican-American experience. In song, they reflect its most personal feelings, and [take] the side of millions of immigrants who are voiceless on both sides of the border… following a Los Tigres concert schedule is to discover all the places Mexicans live … Their songs remain one of the clearest windows into the immigrant soul.” – Los Angeles Times

Imagine a night of sensual Latin performers, igniting the dance floor with their passion for life, and their spirit for living. The vibrant strains of the music, combined with the flavors and spicy taste of Tapas and Empanadas, along with the distilled liquid fire of premium Tequila cocktails - this sounds like the opening of a hot new, Latin dance club in Los Angeles, right? Something you would expect in the City of Angels - but this time there is a twist. It is not a new club; it is a charity fundraiser, and a book signing hosted by Rodrigo Iglesias on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008.

Rodrigo Iglesias, a local Real Estate agent and investor, ranking in the top 1% of the Real Estate professionals internationally, wants the L.A. community to experience Latin culture at its finest with a night of dancing, fine food, and cocktails. The evening starts with Salsa Lessons with Rodrigo and Vai, recognized instructors and performers that have appeared in major commercials and on national television including the hit ABC show, Dancing with the Stars.

The duo recently choreographed for Chris Brown and Rihanna at the 2008 BET Awards and now lend their talents to create an explosive night of entertainment with a special appearance by Sandor, a Tony nominated choreographer from the acclaimed London production Forever Tango and his partner, Parissa, Antonio Banderas’ dancing coach in the film Take the Lead.

The night continues with the debut of the vocal styling of the singer Kapovianco, from Bolivia, performing his new single “Dale Pa’lante.” And as a bonus, proceeds from the event will go towards two of Mr. Iglesias’ favorite local charities - Green Dot Public Schools, a non-profit working to change the public education system in Los Angeles to emphasize leadership, and life skills, and Chicar, a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of Latino youth through financial education, helping them to keep moving forward towards success, regardless of hardships or setbacks.

The event marks the WORLD PREMIERE of Rodrigo Iglesias’ new project, a complete Spanish translation and adaptation of the 1904 classic, “The Science of Getting Rich,” by Wallace D. Wattles. In 1995, Mr. Iglesias first experienced the impact of this book in its English form at a seminar conducted by renowned inspirational speaker, Bob Proctor. Proctor has inspired tens of thousands of people including Rhonda Byrne, writer of the extraordinarily successful book and movie, “The Secret.” Similarly, Rodrigo Iglesias was motivated to further his own career using the principals of the book, and then inspired to make this knowledge available to the Latin community for the first time - not only in Spanish, but in an easy “down to earth adaptation” of these teachings, and by integrating the training and methods into Latin music and lyrics. This unique music and lyrical combination will be heard for the first time at this special unveiling event - called Iglesias Nights.

When asked what moved him to use music as a teaching medium, Mr. Iglesias stated, “The lyrics and music help to lift the listener’s spirit, assist them in finding a sense of purpose, and open the mind and heart to a sense of passion and life that drives them to achieve anything they truly desire.”

This dynamic event is the first of many to follow with an emphasis on the flavors of Latin Culture, coupled with the much-needed encouragement of today’s youth towards achievement and prosperity. Mr. Iglesias plans to relentlessly continue his unique and powerful new approach to inspiring others to reach for their dreams - all while enjoying festive Latin music and culture at the same time. Iglesias Nights also promises to provide a great opportunity for upcoming Latin artists like Kapovianco to gain exposure, and to provide inspiration to the community, in a truly exceptional way. By combining the distinctive aspects of Latin food, music, and dancing, Rodrigo Iglesias has created a powerful method of delivering his message of personal and financial success to the public.

To learn more about Rodrigo Iglesias, Iglesias Nights, and the new Spanish language translation and adaptation of “The Science of Getting Rich” (ISBN - 978-0741446268), details can be found at the event’s website, www.iglesiasnights.com, or www.rodrigoiglesias.com. Tickets for the first event on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 are available online for $30, with proceeds going to the two charities. A VIP package is also available, and media requests should be forwarded to Veronica Jacuinde, at (310) 508-1896.”

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

www.myspace.com/montenegrorocks

www.mtvtr3s.com

MOSI HONORS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST AS 2008

NATIONAL HISPANIC SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR

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www.mosi.org/nationalhispanicscientist.html

Tampa, FL (July 22, 2008) – World-renowned molecular biologist and founding member of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff, has been named MOSI’s (Museum of Science & Industry) 2008 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year.

Mexican American, Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff is deeply committed to the recruitment and retention of minorities in science.  As founding member of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, Villa-Komaroff has served as both a board member and vice president of the organization.  She makes frequent presentations to students of all ages and provides lab research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students.  She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Cytonome, Inc., a company building the first optical cell sorter of human cells for therapeutic use. Villa-Komaroff was a key member of the research team that first demonstrated that bacterial cells could produce insulin, pioneering work that is widely cited in the book “Invisible Frontiers: The Race to Clone the Insulin Gene” by Stephen Hall.

During her 20 year research career, Villa-Komaroff has held positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, University of Massachusetts Medical School and Harvard Medical School.  As a science administrator, she has served as Vice President for Research at Northwestern University in Illinois and the Vice President for Research and Chief Operating Officer of Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“With all of the hardships facing today’s youth, we are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of such a gifted Hispanic professional in science and education who is working to inspire successful career and life choices,” said Wit Ostrenko, MOSI President.

For eight years, MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) has recognized nationally distinguished Hispanic science and engineering professionals to serve as role models and mentors for Tampa Bay’s Hispanic youth. Past honorees include a former U.S. Surgeon General, a Nobel Laureate of Chemistry, a NASA astronaut, a marine biologist, a Harvard professor of pathology and former chief of immunogenetics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a seismologist and former director of the Carnegie Academy for Science Education (CASE), Washington, D.C., and most recently, an industrial engineer and the first Hispanic to serve as acting head of the Engineering Directorate at the National Science Foundation (NSF).

This year MOSI will present the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award to Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff during a gala award ceremony on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

The mission of the MOSI National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award is to recognize outstanding Hispanic scientists who promote a greater public understanding of science and motivate Hispanic youths’ interest in science.  Proceeds from the event help to fund scholarships for at-risk youth who participate in MOSI’s Youth Enriched by Science program.

The Youth Enriched by Science, “YES!” Team, is a career and educational enrichment program designed to help at-risk youth, between the ages 13 to 17, develop and progress in a supportive peer-group environment.  Established in 1992, the focus of the program is to provide an opportunity for students to develop self-confidence, improve communication skills, build self-esteem and exhibit leadership skills.  In addition, students are encouraged and motivated to pursue science both as a career and as an essential element of their total education.  Mentors train students on science education, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and incorporating their ideas into museum programs.  Since 1996 about 90% of “YES!” Team participants have gone on to attend college.

In the year 2000 the Hispanic dropout rate rested at 27.8%, compared to 7% for White, non-Hispanic students and 13% for Black, non-Hispanic students.^[1] These statistics are significant when considering the rapid population growth experienced by the Hispanic minority group.  Studies show that in the year 2000 Hispanics comprised 12% of the total U.S. population, and it is estimated that this number will increase to 25% by the year 2050.

About MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)

MOSI is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and educational resource dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology. With a total size of over 300,000 square feet, MOSI is the largest science center in the southeastern United States, and home to the only IMAX^® Dome Theatre in the state of Florida. Kids In Charge! The Children’s Science Center at MOSI is the largest children’s science center in the nation. MOSI’s newest permanent exhibition, Disasterville, featuring Bay News 9 WeatherQuest, combines education and 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits on the science behind natural disasters.  For more information, visit www.mosi.org.

Former MOSI National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award honorees

Dr. Louis A. Martin-Vega (2007), industrial engineer; Dr. Inés Cifuentes (2006), seismologist; Dr. Edmond J. Yunis (2005), physician, researcher, Harvard professor; Dr. Antonia Coello Novello (2004), former U.S. Surgeon General; Dr. Mario Molina, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2003); Fernando “Frank” Caldeiro, NASA Astronaut (2002); and Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutiérrez, Marine Biologist (2001).

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)announced that “El Circo”, the company’s hit morning radio show on WMEG La Mega 106.9 FM in Puerto Rico, was nominated by the Association of Executives in Sales and Marketing in Puerto Rico for the “Premios Excelencia en Mercadeo” award for its “¿Pa’ Donde Van?” campaign. “El Circo” is hosted by the renowned radio personalities Antonio “El Gangster” Sánchez and José “Funky Joe” Vallenilla. “*

El dueto mexicano Ha Ash estrenará en agosto su material discográfico titulado Habitación Doble, con el que también lanzarán el video promocional del tema No te Quiero Nada, primer sencillo de esta producción.”*

AltaMed Health Services hosted its third annual East LA Meets Napa celebration featuring more than 20 Latino owned/managed wineries, Latino wine makers and 20 Los Angeles area Mexican restaurants. The event was attended by more than 1,000 wine and culinary enthusiasts who enjoyed great music, food from some of the best Mexican/Latin restaurants in the city and wonderful conversation in one of Los Angeles’ most historic venues — Union Station. The celebration speaks to a trend among aficionados of Mexican cuisine to choose wine over beer or margaritas to accompany their meal.

Many of the business owners that showcased their products share an immigrant experience, with some of the winemakers working their way up from the fields. The event provided these entrepreneurs with the opportunity to come together to support AltaMed’s mission of providing quality, culturally relevant health care to underserved populations throughout Southern California.

“This year’s event has been the most successful yet and we expect the attendance to keep growing,” said Castulo De La Rocha, AltaMed CEO. “These Latino entrepreneurs and event sponsors are not only here to showcase their products, they are supporting our organization’s programs and our mission to provide quality health care to underserved communities in the Southern California region.”

In 1990 there were just a few Latino-owned vineyards and today there are well over 15 and growing each year. One such success story is that of Ceja Vineyards. In 1983 Pedro and Amelia Ceja with other family members, pooled their resources and invested in fifteen acres in Carneros. Coming to the United States as farm workers, the family has worked hard over the years for Ceja’s stellar reputation.

“Robledo Family Winery is a strong supporter of AltaMed and this event,” said Vanessa Robledo, spokesperson for Robledo Family Winery. “We believe in what they are doing for Latino families and other diverse communities by providing critical health services.”

In addition to Robledo Family Winery, other participating wineries were Alex Sotelo Cellars, Carneros della Notte, El Centauro del Norte, Frias Family Vineyard, J Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Karl Lawrence Cellars, Mi Sueno Winery, Renteria Wines, Ceja Vineyards, Sequoia Grove Vineyard and Two Wives.

“We are presenting guests an opportunity to try something that they perhaps have not tried before,” said event co-chair Ricardo Robles, President of La Reina Inc. a manufacturer of Mexican food products. “Wine can be fantastic with traditional favorites such as ceviche and even tacos. We are trying to introduce people to something new, elevating great Mexican food so that it is on par with great French or Italian cuisine.”

Several wonderful restaurants provided food samplings including East LA mainstays like Tila’s Kitchen, Tacos Baja, Homegirl Cafe and El Siete Mares. Rounding out the list are the soon to open Rivera Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles by renowned Chef John Rivera Sedlar, La Casita Mexicana in the city of Bell, Phlight in Whittier, palate food + wine by Chef Octavio Becerra, Cook’s Tortas, El Portal Yucatan cuisine in Pasadena, and chocolates by D’s Delights.

Proceeds from the event benefit AltaMed Health Services. AltaMed Health Services, a private nonprofit organization, is a major provider of health and human services in the Greater Los Angeles area and the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the State of California. The mission of AltaMed is to provide high quality, coordinated, comprehensive health and human services to the underserved in Southern California, with particular attention to Latino and multi-ethnic populations. AltaMed began as the East Los Angeles Barrio Free Clinic in 1969, a volunteer-staff storefront providing basic medical services. Today AltaMed’s service area extends beyond the immediately surrounding East Los Angeles area to the Southern California region. “*

CasaQ, a San Jose-based Hispanic lifestyle company, will debut its exclusive Latin-themed ornament collection at the San Francisco International Gift Fair at the Moscone Convention Center from July 26-29, 2008.

Less than 8 months ago, first-time ornament designer Darlene Tenes created two hand-painted glass ornaments: “Pancho Claus,” a Santa riding on a piñata and “Sancho Snowman,” a guitar-toting snowman wearing a poncho and sombrero.

These premier glass creations got off to a quick start when the 2007 Latin GRAMMY Awards called and asked for them to be featured in their official celebrity gift baskets and have since received much press because of their fun and festive designs. They have been given as gifts at numerous celebrity driven events such as People en Español’s Christmas Party, CBS’ A Home for the Holidays TV Special and Andy Roddick’s Poker Tournament.

“We are excited CasaQ has decided to debut their impressive line of products at the San Francisco International Gift Fair”, said Aubin Wilson, show manager, “Buyers love coming to this market because of the fresh, exciting new products that they can’t find anywhere else and CasaQ is a great example of this.”

The CasaQ Ornament Collection includes exclusive designs such as the Virgin de Guadalupe, La Catrina, El Sombrero, La Piñata, and many more symbolic treasures that reflect the Hispanic culture. The collection was chosen out of 1200 exhibitors to be shown in the Distinctive Line division, a juried division representing a select group of the best and most unique products at the show.

The CasaQ Ornament Collection can be seen at www.casaq.com.

About CasaQ®:
CasaQ is a San Jose-based Hispanic lifestyle company, founded in 2005 by Darlene Tenes that is dedicated to providing unique products, services and content geared toward people who embrace the Latino culture. For over a decade Ms. Tenes is renown for planning festive and creative Hispanic events, which incorporate the traditions and customs of Spain, Mexico and Latin America. www.casaq.com“*

The station plans to add programming for high school and college students and bilingual programming in English and Spanish.

“It would bridge the Hispanic and Anglo communities that I don’t want to see kept separated,” Smith said.”*

At least two Nevada legislators are pursuing bills on illegal immigration for the 2009 legislative session, even though similar bills didn’t get very far last time.

Assemblyman Bob Beers, R-Henderson, has requested a bill to punish employers who knowingly hire undocumented immigrants, and Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, has asked for a bill that would prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving most kinds of state assistance and from getting Nevada driver’s licenses.”*

A film crew has set out to make an insiders’ guide to the legendary New York City club scene with its most famous gatekeeper, Trevor W., “starring” as their host.

Trevor has the power. He knows people. But more importantly (as Trevor points out), he knows people who know him. After mysteriously losing his job, Trevor fails to inform the film crew following him. He struggles to keep up appearances in front of the camera while his glamorous, jet-set “celebrity” lifestyle goes into an abrupt and awkward tailspin.

Trevor W. may have held power over many important people, but what’s a Doorman without a door?

Skewering the velvet rope circuit, this fictional documentary starring Lucas Akoskin features dozens of cameos by real-life boldface names including Peter Bogdanovich, Thom Filicia, and Amy Sacco.

Early on in his career, Lucas Akoskin (Trevor W.) worked as an actor in several Argentine hit television shows. As producer he won a prestigious “Fundacion Huesped” award for his involvement in the hugely popular sporting event, “Futbol Por La Vida” which was broadcast live. In addition to developing THE DOORMAN with creator Wayne Price, Akoskin has also produced and Directed a number of promotional video spots for Italian laptop company Flybook and Renova Black a high end personal products company from Portugal. Last year, he was instrumental in setting up the The Costantini Latin American Film Fund in partnership with the Weinstein Company. Films already in various stages of production include “Cronicas de una Fuga” from director Adrian Caetano; “La Misma Luna” from Patricia Riggen; “Tropa de

Elite” from writer Braulio Mantovani (”City of God”) and director Jose Padilha. Akoskin recently produced “Terra Shorts” a series of short films for Terra Networks. Each film is directed by a latino film maker in their native country including Oscar-nominated Guillermo Arriaga, Jorge Furtado, Gary Alazraki, Leonardo Bechini and Andi Baiz. Actors involved include Alice Braga, Jose Maria Jazpik, Iliana Fox, Angie Cepeda, Gaston Pauls and Akoskin himself.

THE DOORMAN opens at City Cinemas Village East on July 18, 2008 in New York City, followed by a national rollout including Laemmle Sunset 5 in Los Angeles in September.

The film is unrated with a running time of 76 minutes.

More information on the web at http://www.thedoormanmovie.com/

One of television’s most spirited and provocative telenovelas comes to DVD, courtesy of Xenon Pictures and Televisa Home Entertainment via Lionsgate Home Entertainment. “HERIDAS DE AMOR”, which aired in 2007 to great critical acclaim, will be available in stores nationwide June 24th, 2008, with an SRP of $19.98.

Helmed by master director Sergio Catano V. (”Infierno en el Paraiso”, “El Derecho de Nacer”), “HERIDAS DE AMOR” earned an outstanding 11 TVyNovelas Awards nominations, 9 of which were in acting categories — no accident given its incredible all-star cast, which includes the beautiful Jacqueline Bracamontes (”La Fea mas Bella”, “Rubi”), Guy Ecker (”Las Vegas”, “La Mentira”, “Cafe con Aroma de Mujer”), Diana Bracho (Y Tu Mama Tambien, “El Derecho de Nacer”), Sergio Sendel (”Amarte Es Mi Pecado”), Karla Alvarez (”Acapulco, Cuerpo y Alma”, “Maria Mercedes”), Enrique Lizalde (”Entre el Amor y el Odio”), Nuria Bages (”La Fea mas bella”), Ingrid Martz (”Rubi”), Jose Luis Resendez (”La Madrastra”), Ernesto D’Alessio (”Codigo Postal”), and Tomas Elias Moreno (”Clase 406″), among many other greats.

The four-disc DVD package includes more than 13 hours of footage and is in Spanish with English subtitles. “HERIDAS DE AMOR” will be available at all major retail and online stores. (High resolution cover attached).

SYNOPSIS:
Miranda is the beautiful, confident daughter of millionaire Gonzalo San Llorente. After her plans to wed Dr. Fabricio Beltran are derailed by her sister Florencia, she turns her attentions to Alejandro Luque, a sworn enemy of Gonzalo, whom he believes killed his father. But when Alejandro meets Miranda, his desire for her overwhelms his desire for revenge. The love/hate relationship that develops between them will be a source of both passion and pain, as forces around them plot to ruin the two lovers, along with the entire San Llorente family!

Miranda and Alejandro must overcome the obstacles in their path, and learn that the only way to heal the wounds of love is to first allow oneself to be wounded.

HERIDAS DE AMOR
Street Date: June 24th, 2008
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 13 hours, 2 minutes
Rating: TV-PG
Xenon Pictures/Televisa Home Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment”*

Hispanic families now have a trusted online source in child and adolescent mental health accessible in Spanish at AboutOurKids.org. The NYU Child Study Center (CSC) has translated its Web site into Spanish to help this underserved community find important information about children’s psychiatric and learning disorders.

“Only one in seven Hispanic children who are affected by psychiatric and learning disorders get the help they need,” said Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., founder and director of the NYU CSC. “We’re committed to bringing the latest and best information on children’s mental health to all in the Hispanic community.”

HERE ARE THE FACTS*:

– Hispanic adolescents have the highest number of suicide attempts among all ethnic groups in the U.S.
– Hispanic high school students exhibited the highest rate of sadness or hopelessness according to one study assessing risk behavior in high school students.
– Hispanic youth have higher levels of emotional distress because of the pressures to rapidly adopt the values of their new culture.
– Hispanic teens evidence high rates of substance abuse and increasing rates of juvenile justice involvement.
– Few Spanish-speaking or Latino mental health professionals exist.

“This is a community that we can help by providing accurate and timely information in a user-friendly format that can be easily understood by parents,” said Raul R. Silva, M.D., vice-chair of the NYU Child Study Center and associate professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. “Concerned that your child is anxious or depressed? Worried that your child is abnormally thin? Things not going well at school? Where can you find help? It’s all there at AboutOurKids.org en Español.”

The new site offers visitors translated articles and tips from renowned CSC experts on a variety of relevant issues ranging from suicide and depression to discipline and obesity. Helpful features such as the “A-Z Disorder Guide” and links to other web sites and essential resources allow Spanish-speaking visitors to quickly locate important information with the click of a mouse.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

New York University Child Study Center is the nation’s leading organization for research, prevention and treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric and learning disorders. Through science-based clinical care, cutting-edge research, expert professional training, and extensive public education, the Center strives to generate new knowledge about child mental health, improve the practices of healthcare professionals who serve children, and influence child-related public health policy. Most importantly, the Center provides hope, help and care to children and their families who suffer from these disorders.

The NYU Child Study Center is committed to giving children back their childhood. To learn more, visit AboutOurKids.org.

*All statistics sourced from The American Psychiatric Association “*

Baseball fans can eat Cuban sandwiches, plantain chips and flan during Astros games since the Goya Latin Cafe opened in April in Minute Maid Park. Last year, Secaucus, N.J.-based Goya Foods opened Salsa On the Go in Yankee Stadium.

Goya President Robert Unanue recently visited the Minute Maid Park cafe, and he spoke with Chronicle reporter Jenalia Moreno about the concession stands, the company’s Houston distribution facility and the rising costs of energy and food.”*

Hispanic families now have
a trusted online source in child and adolescent mental health accessible in
Spanish at AboutOurKids.org. The NYU Child Study Center (CSC) has
translated its Web site into Spanish to help this underserved community
find important information about children’s psychiatric and learning
disorders.

“Only one in seven Hispanic children who are affected by psychiatric
and learning disorders get the help they need,” said Harold S. Koplewicz,
M.D., founder and director of the NYU CSC. “We’re committed to bringing the
latest and best information on children’s mental health to all in the
Hispanic community.”

HERE ARE THE FACTS*:

–  Hispanic adolescents have the highest number of suicide attempts among
all ethnic groups in the U.S.
–  Hispanic high school students exhibited the highest rate of sadness or
hopelessness according to one study assessing risk behavior in high
school students.
–  Hispanic youth have higher levels of emotional distress because of the
pressures to rapidly adopt the values of their new culture.
–  Hispanic teens evidence high rates of substance abuse and increasing
rates of juvenile justice involvement.
–  Few Spanish-speaking or Latino mental health professionals exist.
“This is a community that we can help by providing accurate and timely
information in a user-friendly format that can be easily understood by
parents,” said Raul R. Silva, M.D., vice-chair of the NYU Child Study
Center and associate professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
“Concerned that your child is anxious or depressed? Worried that your child
is abnormally thin? Things not going well at school? Where can you find
help? It’s all there at AboutOurKids.org en Espanol.”

The new site offers visitors translated articles and tips from renowned
CSC experts on a variety of relevant issues ranging from suicide and
depression to discipline and obesity. Helpful features such as the “A-Z
Disorder Guide” and links to other web sites and essential resources allow
Spanish-speaking visitors to quickly locate important information with the
click of a mouse.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

New York University Child Study Center is the nation’s leading
organization for research, prevention and treatment of child and adolescent
psychiatric and learning disorders. Through science-based clinical care,
cutting-edge research, expert professional training, and extensive public
education, the Center strives to generate new knowledge about child mental
health, improve the practices of healthcare professionals who serve
children, and influence child-related public health policy. Most
importantly, the Center provides hope, help and care to children and their
families who suffer from these disorders.

The NYU Child Study Center is committed to giving children back their
childhood. To learn more, visit AboutOurKids.org.

*All statistics sourced from The American Psychiatric Association

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Rubiela García gently kneads the corn-flour dough by hand, adding the occasional splash of water. “She has to do it with her hands because it’s the only way she can feel that it’s exactly how it should be,” explains her husband, Orlando Moreno.

By the time this weekend rolls around, García will have made enough dough to fashion about 800 empanadas. She’ll also have made several hundred tamales tolimenses, another specialty of her Colombian homeland. She and Moreno will sell them Saturday and Sunday at the annual Fiesta in Florissant, which highlights the cuisines and cultures of countries throughout South and Central America. “*

Twenty high school students living on the United States side of the border with Mexico will attend the first ever University of Arizona CampCIENCIAS, being held Monday through Friday next week.

The camp, which translates to Camp Science, was conceived of and planned by three Latina program coordinators working at the UA’s U.S. Mexico Binational Center and Superfund Basic Research Program, part of the UA College of Pharmacy.

Mónica Ramirez, Denise Moreno and Rocio Estrella worked with the UA Office of Early Academic Outreach to publicize the camp and recruit students from Arizona border cities to apply for the free camp.”*

This summer, Latino artists, comedians and entertainers are in the spotlight in the country’s top travel destination: Las Vegas. Visitors from around the world are flocking to the Strip at the height of travel season to see award-winning musical talents such as Juanes, Ozomatli and Camila, as well as comedians like Carlos Mencia and George Lopez. In a city already known for world-class entertainment, these Latino acts are drawing sellout crowds.

Recently, Carlos Mencia, the Honduran-born host of Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” showcased his comedy at Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Casino Resort; while Juanes, a three-time Latin Grammy-winning Colombian artist was at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Ozomatli, the Grammy-winning Latin fusion band, performed poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino; Camila, the hit Mexican band, prepares for their live performance at The Joint (also at the Hard Rock) on June 20. The Grammy-nominated Mexican trio’s third single, Todo Cambió, recently reached the #1 spot of