So do you think Lou Dobbs will get the Hispanic vote in 2012? :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Raul Humberto Yzaguirre, 70, a veteran activist in the civil rights struggle of Hispanics in the United States, has been accepted by the Dominican Government as new American ambassador in the country. :: from www.dominicantoday.com

The Republican National Committee has hired Alex Castellanos, a long-time political strategist and GOP consultant, as an adviser. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Telemundo’s disastrous Dobbs interview – “Interestingly enough, Dobbs was no bully and with his calm tone actually made his interviewer,” María Celeste,” look like a fool” :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Sarah Palin uninformed on Latino issues – A top adviser on Hispanic issues to John McCain’s presidential campaign said Sunday that a joint interview with McCain and Sarah Palin planned for Univision last fall had to be canceled because Palin was unprepared to discuss Latin America policy. :: from www.politico.com

Hispanic Caucus Finally Wake Up: It’s About Time :: from xicanopwr.com

The New General Market – Current trends suggest expanding Latino influence will blur the lines and Hispanic and general markets will collide, with the resulting merger revealing a new, evolved American general market :: from www.poder360.com

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Francisco Rodriguez Dead: Boxer Dies After Collapsing At Fight :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Allow Undocumented Immigrants to Purchase Health Care – New Senate bill includes inhumane provision barring undocumented immigrants from purchasing health care with their own money :: from latinola.com

LULAC has redesigned their website – (look much better imho – on a tech note there are a few RSS problems) :: from www.lulac.org

As Senate preps for healthcare debate, petition gets underway to include undocumented immigrants :: from www.latinalista.net

LULAC is asking a judge to prevent Ohio state officials from canceling the registrations of more than 40,000 vehicles apparently driven by undocumented immigrants. – filed the lawsuit against state officials in Franklin County Common Pleas Court this morning. :: from www.dispatch.com

The mayor of a wealthy suburb (San Pedro Garza Garcia) of Monterrey said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Adolph Carranza remembers an unusual holiday donation from the Salvation Army. – New StoryCorps Historia :: from www.storycorps.org

Jose Fernandez tells his wife, Teresita, about the first Thanksgiving he spent in the United States. – New StoryCorps Historia :: from www.storycorps.org

Hispanic Thanksgivings produce family-filled feasts :: from www.retrieverweekly.com

Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef :: from www.latina.com

Interview with Bebel Gilberto- she just released a new album titled All In One :: from www.latina.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

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Thalía toma 30 pastillas diarias – La cantante aseguró que así es como combate la enfermedad de Lyme que adquirió hace unos años :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

On ‘She Wolf,’ Shakira has shifted her sound for her third English-language CD, from cumbia-tinged rock to snappy electro-pop. :: from www.nydailynews.com

Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef :: from www.latina.com

Interview with Bebel Gilberto- she just released a new album titled All In One :: from www.latina.com

Additional

Ana Isabelle de Puerto Rico is chosen ¡Viva el Sueño! Latin music superstar :: from hispanicad.com

mun2 partners with Nacional Records for the U.S. television premiere of Manu Chao’s live concert in Bayonne, France entitiled, “Baionarena.” The one hour “mun2 Presents: Manu Chao” special airs Friday, November 27th at 12am midnight ET/PT, and repeats on Sunday November 29th 11pm ET/PT. :: from hispanicad.com

AVENTURA Wins The American Music Award For “Favorite Latin Music Artist”

Luis Fonsi: “Miento si digo que estoy bien” – El cantante puertorriqueño habló por primera vez sobre su separación de Adamari López y negó que ésta se deba a terceras personas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Trasladan a cárcel a cosmetóloga de La Guzmán :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

La estrella colombiana dice que las canciones de su más álbum “She Wolf” (”Loba”), que salió a la venta esta semana, son una reflexión de una mujer en busca de su príncipe azul. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

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NAHJ Journalism Awards Honor the Best of 2008

The New General Market – Current trends suggest expanding Latino influence will blur the lines and Hispanic and general markets will collide, with the resulting merger revealing a new, evolved American general market :: from www.poder360.com

Quepasa Finally Poised to Profit? Growing Latin Social Networking Site Says ‘Si’ :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

Additional

Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

Hispanics have found a higher profile with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in the past year, with more outreach efforts planned, chamber officials said Monday. :: from lubbockonline.com

Mega TV Now Available Throughout The Entire Island of Puerto Rico

Watch the sketcher en español at KUNS-TV Noticiero Noroeste – Seattle :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com

América TeVe and CaribeVisión Merge – Miami :: from www.poder360.com

Ricardo Salinas Breaks Ground for What Will Be the Most Modern Television Studio in Latin America – Mexico City

Brazil replaces Mexico as China’s top market in Latin America and boosts its surplus as well. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Mega TV available island wide in Puerto Rico :: from hispanicad.com

Reviewed: Sin Patron: Stories From Argentina’s Worker-Run Factories, edited by Lavaca, 320 pages, Haymarket Books, 2007. :: from upsidedownworld.org

MejorAmor.com, the Internet’s Leading Hispanic Buscar Pareja Service, Challenges All Latino and Hispanic Singles in the United States as Well as Other Countries Around the World to Find Their Mejor Amor for This Holiday Season

Texas Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade was the keynote speaker at The National Society of Hispanic MBAs’ 11th Annual Gala on Nov. 5. :: from www.mysanantonio.com

LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNCIATIONS GARNERS TOP HONORS AT THE 54TH ANNUAL ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF HOUSTON AWARDS SHOW

Outstanding Hispanic: Carmen Baez – President of the Latin America Diversified Agency (DAS) :: from theamericano.com

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Zoot-suit wearing “Pancho Claus” has been discharged from a Houston hospital after treatment for an apparent heart attack.- Actor Richard Reyes :: from www.chron.com

Junot Díaz, author of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” will host a reading and book signing at Connecticut College Dec. 2. :: from aspen.conncoll.edu

Latino Coast Guard officer honored by national Hispanic engineer award – Lieutenant Commander César Acosta :: from latinalista.net

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee and the YWCA Knoxville said Tuesday they have received a federal grant to provide services to victims of violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. :: from www.knoxnews.com

NCLR: The Faces Behind the FBI Hate Crime Statistics

Hartford Fire Chief to Retire-City Promotes 1st Latino Chief – Edward Casares, Jr. :: from www.inqnews.com

When will immigration be loved? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

About 350 Latino underclassmen from 11 northwest suburban high schools explored the campus of Harper College, getting a sample of what their lives could be like if they pursue higher education. 8th annual Latino Summit :: from www.pioneerlocal.com

Latinos have had a profound influence on boxing, particularly in smaller-weight divisions, evident by 21 nominees in the ongoing “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (“WGEB”) promotion. :: from philboxing.com

Virginia’s Assistant Secretary of Education, Douglas Garcia, says the Department of Education will focus on improving Hispanic college attendance numbers. :: from www.whsv.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Brazil replaces Mexico as China’s top market in Latin America and boosts its surplus as well. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

In El Salvador, a grim reflection, and a glimmer of hope – The president has bestowed the country’s highest honor on six Jesuit priests massacred 20 years ago, more evidence that peaceful change is possible, if slow to come. :: from www.latimes.com

The mayor of a wealthy suburb (San Pedro Garza Garcia) of Monterrey said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Expert: Juárez violence a ‘terrorist war’ :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Mexican Mennonites Impacted by Drug Violence :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com

Hispanic/Latino News Essentials --»

New Study: U.S. Hate Crimes Fall Slightly In ‘08; But Data Is Limited :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

San Antonio’s Museo Alameda in financial straits :: from www.mysanantonio.com

It is Better to “Spic”? When Were Ricans Ever the Model Minority? :: from vivirlatino.com

Al Carlos sits down with Nancy De Los Santos, writer. Period. :: from www.heralddeparis.com

Guapa, it’s your genetic ancestry I love – study of DNA found that within Mexican populations, people tended to pick partners with similar proportions of Native American and European ancestry, while in Puerto Rican populations couples had paired up based on their shared balance of European and African ancestry. :: from www.newscientist.com

Hispanic Caucus: ‘You Lie!’ Outburst to Blame for Senate Health Bill Provision on Illegal Immigrants :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

Central American nations will demand $105 billion from industrialized countries for damages caused by global warming, the region’s representatives said on Friday. :: from news.yahoo.com

“They” Are “Us”: The Devastating Effects of Broken Immigration Policy on Children in Immigrant Families :: from immigrationimpact.com

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No Probable Cause? No Problem!: A U.S. Citizen Says He Was Detained Without Probable Cause by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and Then Jailed for Traffic Violations :: from www.phoenixnewtimes.com

New breast cancer screening guide will disproportionately hurt black and Hispanic women :: from www.600words.com

Women and Minorities Getting Left Out of Green Job Market, New Study Finds :: from www.treehugger.com

Americans Running South: Why We are Flocking to Mexico for Work :: from newsblaze.com

On the mayor’s agenda: ‘Civilize’ Mexico City – Marcelo Ebrard :: from www.usatoday.com

Wild Horse Activists Fly Banner Over Denver Calling Salazar “Slaughter Czar” :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

In Argentina, One Person Dies Every 28 Hours from Police Repression :: from www.laht.com

Lou Dobbs Calls Himself Latinos’ ‘Greatest Friend,’ Denies Tying Leprosy To Undocumented Immigrants – Interviewed by Maria Celeste on Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo :: from thinkprogress.org

A federal judge dismissed dozens of immigration charges Thursday against the former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse, at the request of prosecutors who had already won a conviction on multiple counts of financial fraud. – Postville news :: from www.google.com

Meg Whitman’s Latino Outreach & the Pete Wilson Connection – CA politics :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

Poetry Series Spurs Debate on the Use of an Old Slur Against Latinos – “Spic Up/Speak Out” — at El Museo del Barrio :: from www.nytimes.com

Marco Rubio, A Crossover Success – (good read) :: from xicanopwr.com

A fire destroyed 106 houses in the Ecuadorian Pacific coast city of Guayaquil and left more than 500 people homeless, as well as 14 children with symptoms of smoke inhalation. :: from www.laht.com

LatAm Immigrants Are Changing Spain, Sociologist Says :: from www.laht.com

Mexico’s top domestic security official said Friday that sectors of the general public have cooperated with drug cartels in the violent border city of Ciudad Juarez, and the government is about to launch new social programs there to combat gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Pro-Castro mob attacks spouse of top Cuban blogger – Yoani Sánchez :: from www.miamiherald.com

Miguel H. Díaz is first Hispanic to represent U.S. at Vatican :: from www.miamiherald.com

Efrain’s Corner: A Response to….”Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling…Still” Comment :: from efrainortizjr.blogspot.com

Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling…Still – Puerto Ricans are some of the most prominent figures in New York politics and culture, so some people are surprised when they hear that, overall, Puerto Ricans are among the poorest and least educated New Yorkers. Almost a third in New York are living in poverty. :: from blogs.wnyc.org

Lalo Alcaraz on Lou Dobbs (departure from CNN) :: from textmex.blogspot.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Essentials

El lado masculino de Ely Guerra – Cinco años y medio después de su último álbum de estudio, La Guerra regresa con un fascinante disco en el que 9 “hombres invisibles” como Juanes y Bunbury detonaron la secuencia armónica de cada canción :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Star Trek On DVD: Few Latinos in Revisionist Version :: from www.mylatinovoice.com

Jennifer Lopez Falls Like A Champ At American Music Awards – J.Lo loses her footing after jumping in her ‘Louboutins.’ :: from www.mtv.com

Al Carlos sits down with Nancy De Los Santos, writer. Period. :: from www.heralddeparis.com

Pedro Almodovar’s “Los abrazos rotos” (Broken Embraces), his latest film and the fourth collaboration between the former enfant terrible of Spanish cinema and actress Penelope Cruz, has received mostly positive reviews from U.S. critics ahead of its release Friday in New York :: from www.laht.com

Additional

An Inside Look at Over-the-top Quinceañeras – Latina coming-of-age parties on MTV Tr3s show “Quiero Mis Quinces” include celeb-filled guest lists :: from latinola.com

Multiple Grammy Winner Alejandro Sanz in Concert Tonight Exclusively On DIRECTV’s The 101 Network

The Quinceanera on MTV TR3s: Time for Lace and Taffeta :: from www.mylatinovoice.com

Carlos Ponce, Latino Megastar, Talks To My Latino Voice :: from www.mylatinovoice.com

Marcia Ramirez: “an exceptional talent with a totally cool sound” :: from www.hispanicnashville.com

Who is actor Michael Peña? :: from ocgente.com

Penelope Cruz steers her own course in ‘Broken Embraces’ :: from www.usatoday.com

Argentine Singer Sandro Recovering after Heart and Lung Transplant :: from www.laht.com

“Lost” Star Nestor Carbonell to Play Khan in “Star Trek” Sequel? :: from www.latina.com

Q&A: Anahi Addresses the Controversy Surrounding Her New Album :: from www.latina.com

Jencarlos Canela vs. Alejandro Sanz: ¿Quién vendió más? :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Alicia Villarreal atraviesa crisis matrimonial :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Ana Isabelle se convirtió en la nueva estrella de la música latina :: from www.univision.com

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Women and Minorities Getting Left Out of Green Job Market, New Study Finds :: from www.treehugger.com

San Antonio’s Museo Alameda in financial straits :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Miami’s most popular NASCAR driver not who you think – Spanish market growing thanks to Montoya’s success :: from www.nascar.com

Additional

Job Creation and Recovery for All: African-Americans, Latinos and The Stimulus Part II :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Spanish-Language Service Now Available To Distributor’s Subs In Boston, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia – RCN to carry V-me :: from www.multichannel.com

ESPN Deportes Winter Baseball Push Takes Flight :: from www.brandweek.com

Raúl Martinez, founder and chief creative officer of ad agency AR New York, has been brought on as creative consultant to Vogue after the departure of the magazine’s design director. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Interview with Rose Contreras, founder of Onda Books :: from www.examiner.com

Pan American Bank Backs Complete Count Effort and Latino Census Summit

Mexican farmers reeling from worst drought in decades :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com

Americans Running South: Why We are Flocking to Mexico for Work :: from newsblaze.com

Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: Entrepreneurship began early for Gándara family – El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com

ICE audit plan for employers includes El Paso, draws criticism from rights group :: from www.elpasotimes.com

A federal judge dismissed dozens of immigration charges Thursday against the former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse, at the request of prosecutors who had already won a conviction on multiple counts of financial fraud. – Postville news :: from www.google.com

Health Care Reform: Communicating Policy With Hispanic Media

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Grass Roots: Latino community preparing for Census knock on the door :: from host.madison.com

Final Play May Be the Last for Breath of Fire Latina Theater in Santa Ana :: from latinola.com

Los Angeles council members to make donations for El Salvador storm victims :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Featured Holiday Book: Las Christmas, by Esmeralda Santiago and Joie Davidow :: from www.examiner.com

GALA Hispanic Theatre’s fifth Fuego Flamenco festival got off to an exhilarating start Friday night with Isabel López y Compañía, in “Flamenco Desde Abajo,” presented by the Spanish conservatory/foundation Casa Patas, a festival collaborator since 2006. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission is in need of a new leader after its longtime director retired, its interim director resigned and as the state agency approaches what’s shaping up to be a busy 2010. :: from www.1011now.com

Pedro Friedeberg, master surrealist :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

U Visa: Protection for illegal immigrants – Visa U: Protección para inmigrantes ilegales víctimas de delitos

Tis the season for Tamales :: from thoughtsofamommyofthree.blogspot.com

Sheryl Crow Slams Salazar’s Wild Horse Plan :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Bilingual ballots may be coming to Hall – Growing Latino population could require voting material be available in Spanish – Gainesville, Georgia :: from www.gainesvilletimes.com

Anthology on Juan Bosch spreads Dominican thought abroad :: from www.dominicantoday.com

At-risk Hispanic students get a hand up in after-school program at Bonnabel – Louisiana :: from www.nola.com

Billboards in New Brunswick Hispanic district give info for help on domestic violence – New Jersey :: from www.nj.com

Importance of Younger Generations for 19th century U.S. Hispanics :: from theamericano.com

Mexican doctors pointed to parents as the reason Mexico leads the world in child obesity, a problem made worse in this country by the lack of sports training. :: from www.laht.com

Federal Highway Administration Names First Hispanic Woman to Lead Division – Irene Rico

Latina Leadership Lessons: Why Are Powerful Latinas Happy? :: from www.powerfullatinas.com

Education Reform: Looking Past The Pom-Poms :: from www.pontealdia.com

Susana Iglesias, writing from the streets – Mexico City native is winner of the first-ever Aura Estrada Prize, an international competition for young women writing literature in Spanish. :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Mexican farmers reeling from worst drought in decades :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com

Mexico City’s famed dance-for-peso halls fading :: from www.miamiherald.com

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is inviting his mentor Fidel Castro to visit Venezuela during the coming months. :: from www.usatoday.com

On the mayor’s agenda: ‘Civilize’ Mexico City – Marcelo Ebrard :: from www.usatoday.com

En Argentina muere una persona cada 28 horas por represión policial :: from www.google.com

In Argentina, One Person Dies Every 28 Hours from Police Repression :: from www.laht.com

Miles de nicaragüenses protestan contra la dictadura sandinista – (~50,000) :: from theamericano.com

When Fidel Castro Dictated to the Old U.S. Media :: from theamericano.com

Juárez violence: Drug-war brutality persists despite presence of military :: from www.elpasotimes.com

A fire destroyed 106 houses in the Ecuadorian Pacific coast city of Guayaquil and left more than 500 people homeless, as well as 14 children with symptoms of smoke inhalation. :: from www.laht.com

LatAm Immigrants Are Changing Spain, Sociologist Says :: from www.laht.com

Mexico’s top domestic security official said Friday that sectors of the general public have cooperated with drug cartels in the violent border city of Ciudad Juarez, and the government is about to launch new social programs there to combat gangs. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Pro-Castro mob attacks spouse of top Cuban blogger – Yoani Sánchez :: from www.miamiherald.com

Central American nations will demand $105 billion from industrialized countries for damages caused by global warming, the region’s representatives said on Friday. :: from news.yahoo.com

Hispanic/Latino News Essentials --»

Hispanic lawmakers say an old adversary, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, has his fingerprints all over a push to prohibit illegal immigrants from buying health insurance plans in a new market for people who don’t get insurance through their employers. :: from www.politico.com

Some U.S. Democrats see momentum building for an overhaul of immigration laws that would legalize millions of undocumented workers, but analysts say a crowded agenda and struggling economy may once again sink hopes for reform next year. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

The current global crisis will cause the number of poor people in Latin America to rise by 9 million to 189 million this year, the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said in a report presented on Thursday. :: from www.laht.com

Do Long Island Police Ignore Hate Crimes? :: from www.npr.org

Mexican migrants are spending more money on taxes in the United States than on the remittances they send home to relatives, according to a new study by Mexico’s largest bank, BBVA Bancomer. :: from www.laht.com

Ana Maria Perez Gonzalez, said to be the oldest woman in the world, died in Mexico this week. She was 119. :: from www.laht.com

Part of a Cuban blogger’s essay that advocates lifting the ban on U.S. travel to Cuba was read aloud at a House Foreign Affairs committee hearing. – Yoani Sánchez :: from www.miamiherald.com

Recipe: Chipotle sweet potato soup :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com

Favorite Thanksgiving Latino Recipes: Pumpkin Flan :: from www.mylatinovoice.com

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

Police in Peru say gang members killed people to drain their fat for cosmetics :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Mexican authorities predict fewer Mexican immigrants will be back home for Christmas :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Interview with Aurora Anaya-Cerda, owner of La Casa Azul Bookstore – NYC :: from www.examiner.com

We need an honest definition of who is a “real American” :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Immigration Reform: The Phone Call Heard Around the Country – On the call were Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill.; Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y.; and Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz. Immigrant rights advocates from various parts of the country also spoke. :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Digital out-of-home (DOOH) Effectively Reaches Latinos On The Go – few marketers truly utilized digital media when reaching out to the Hispanic community. :: from www.mediapost.com

A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said on Thursday he is considering career options including possible runs for the White House or U.S. Senate. :: from nz.news.yahoo.com

ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton announces 1,000 new workplace audits to hold employers accountable for their hiring practices

In Virtual Town Hall with Immigration Reform Activists, Gutierrez Promises Bill By December :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Economic Blame Game: U.S. Unemployment is Not Caused by Immigration

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Essentials

Interview: Ray Santos (Part 1) – Latin-jazz legends -saxophonist :: from www.allaboutjazz.com

Afirman que Aracely Arámbula y Eduardo Yáñez mantienen un romance. :: from www.univision.com

Ricardo Bomba: New “Simpsons” Character Contest Winner Chosen! :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Additional

Chola Girl, aka ‘Baby Smiley,’ needs her own reality show :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Being Sued Over Dangerous Doggie :: from www.latina.com

Wilmer Valderrama Dating Avril Lavigne?! :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Shakira’s Stats Don’t Lie: Facebook/Ustream Music Video Debut Is A Hit :: from www.techcrunch.com

Lou Dobbs On “Daily Show”: Mariachi Band, CNN’s “Flavorless Gruel Of Journalism” (VIDEO)

CAFÉ TACVBA Bring Their Special 20th Anniversary Tour Back To The United States With Dates Beginning November 19th

LATIN MUSIC’s Top Tour Of The Year Is Set To Begin As AVENTURA Already SELL-OUT Tomorrow’s Opening Night At The Allstate Arena In Chicago

Reik se dará un ‘break’ – El trío aún no piensa en nuevo disco :: from www.univision.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Essentials

Digital out-of-home (DOOH) Effectively Reaches Latinos On The Go – few marketers truly utilized digital media when reaching out to the Hispanic community. :: from www.mediapost.com

ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton announces 1,000 new workplace audits to hold employers accountable for their hiring practices

Shakira’s Stats Don’t Lie: Facebook/Ustream Music Video Debut Is A Hit :: from www.techcrunch.com

Additional

Univision Communications Inc. Honors Ray Rodriguez by Dedicating Network Building

Fannie Mae Launches New HomePath.com in Spanish Aimed at Helping More Hispanics Buy Homes

La Voz and Al Dia, two of Kentucky’s Spanish-language newspapers, have reached an agreement to share advertising and distribution resources and some news content. :: from louisville.bizjournals.com

Anabel Hernández Joins Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. – Houston

La ‘éne•bé•a’ (NBA) campaign targeting Latinos is making big ‘esplashes’ :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com

Lourdes Duarte has been promoted to 5 pm weekday anchor at WGN-TV, the Tribune-owned CW affiliate in Chicago. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Johanna Guerra, Sr VP of Network News at Telemundo has left the company – Ramón Escobar, who last held the title of Sr VP of Network Entertainment at Telemundo, is back… as a full time consultant :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Gloria Margarita, anchor at KMIR-6, the NBC affiliate in Palm Springs, leaves her job to become the executive director of the Reynaldo J. Carreon foundation. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Interview with Aurora Anaya-Cerda, owner of La Casa Azul Bookstore – NYC :: from www.examiner.com

Mapping Out Mexico – Navigating your way through Mexico can be tricky business sometimes – MexicoMaps.com :: from themexicoreport.blogspot.com

Outreach program targets Latino farmers in northern Michigan :: from www.record-eagle.com

Patricia Gracia: Crossing the Border Line of Tijuana, Mexico to the US American Dream

Job Board Industry Veteran Launches New Job Search Engine – LatPro, Inc

The current global crisis will cause the number of poor people in Latin America to rise by 9 million to 189 million this year, the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said in a report presented on Thursday. :: from www.laht.com

Mexican migrants are spending more money on taxes in the United States than on the remittances they send home to relatives, according to a new study by Mexico’s largest bank, BBVA Bancomer. :: from www.laht.com

Hispanic Households and Consumer Durables 1998 – 2005 :: from www.juantornoe.com

Ken Salazar Blamed By Oil And Gas Companies For Scant Interest In New Drilling Projects :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Economic Blame Game: U.S. Unemployment is Not Caused by Immigration

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Angel Reyes Interview About Child Safety In Cars On Good Morning Texas :: from www.angelreyesblog.com

Black, Hispanic Parents Say They Don’t Feel Welcome In Schools – Hartford, Connecticut :: from www.courant.com

Pastor of America’s Preeminent Hispanic Congregation to Oversee Pentecostal Network

Interview with Children’s Author Lucia Gonzalez – Gonzalez’s latest children’s book, The Storyteller’s Candle, is dedicated to Pura Belpre :: from latinola.com

The Right to a Great Education – Advocating for Quality Education for All – By Alvaro Huerta :: from latinola.com

So what if Sosa takes a walk on the white side? :: from www.600words.com

Guest Voz: First Latino President-elect of American Bar Association speaks out about civic education :: from www.latinalista.net

Favorite Thanksgiving Latino Recipes: Pumpkin Flan :: from www.mylatinovoice.com

NYC model who married Latino doorman sues upscale co-op :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Radio Arte, a community, bilingual and youth-centered radio station owned by the National Museum of Mexican Art, is joining forces with Vocalo.org, founded by Chicago Public Radio, for a year-long collaboration. :: from www.chicagonow.com

Patchwork of Cultures: The Sephardic-Latino Connection — Free Education Program Concert for 900 Los Angeles Students

A Life Remembered: Ramiro Gonzalez, Hispanic education champion – Saginaw, Michigan :: from www.mlive.com

Yeri Lopez: Student loan rules hamper best and brightest :: from host.madison.com

Mexico City Noir and the Six Word Story :: from labloga.blogspot.com

Democrats and Republicans deployed their heavy artillery Thursday in a heated congressional hearing to debate a bill seeking to end the travel ban to Cuba. :: from www.laht.com

US indicts 19 members of Hispanic street gang – Maryland branch of the “Latin Kings” :: from news.yahoo.com

Mi Hermanita: So Far and Yet So Near :: from www.powerfullatinas.com

Recipe: Chipotle sweet potato soup :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com

Pelé Photographs From Life.com :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage at the Comité Noviembre Puerto Rican Artisans & Health Fair – Saturday, Nov. 23 – Bronx, NYC

International News :: English + Español --»

Police in Peru say gang members killed people to drain their fat for cosmetics :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Mexican authorities predict fewer Mexican immigrants will be back home for Christmas :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Beyond the Votes in Bolivia: A Reflection on Evo Morales’ First Term :: from upsidedownworld.org

Guatemala: Beneath the Rock and the Storm – Photo Essay :: from upsidedownworld.org

The Argentine Senate approved a government bill to eliminate criminal penalties for libel and slander, as demanded by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in a ruling earlier this year. :: from www.laht.com

The current global crisis will cause the number of poor people in Latin America to rise by 9 million to 189 million this year, the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said in a report presented on Thursday. :: from www.laht.com

Ana Maria Perez Gonzalez, said to be the oldest woman in the world, died in Mexico this week. She was 119. :: from www.laht.com

Honduras’ de facto president Roberto Micheletti will give up his controversial post for seven days beginning on Tuesday so that Hondurans can “concentrate on elections and not on the political crisis,” he announced Thursday. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Biodiversity Report from Americas Program of CIP—November 2009 :: from americas.irc-online.org

Guatemala: The Illustrations of Roberto Galvez :: from globalvoicesonline.org

TOP Ten reasons you should watch Lopez tonight not Conan

Migration Policy Institute (MPI) Report Finds Immigrants Hit Harder During Economic Downturn than Native-Born Workers

After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Nacional Records Sampler 2009 | The New Sounds Of Latin Music – 21 FREE mp3s over at Amazon – (cool!) :: from www.amazon.com

Ironically, Latinos should be greatful to former CNN blowhard Lou Dobbs – commentary by Albor Ruiz :: from www.nydailynews.com

When White Writers Do “Latino” Issues – It was chaos this week in the LA Weekly’s virtual mailroom, which received a deluge of reactionary attitude in regard to Christine Pelisek’s cover story “Chaos in the Casitas: Lawless, south of the border–style speakeasies get a grip on L.A.” :: from www.laweekly.com

More Than 60,000 Americans in 45 States Organize for Immigration Reform

New Report Shines Light on Detainee Rights Violations in Minnesota :: from immigrationimpact.com

CIS Report Attempts to Erase 100 Years of Data on Immigrants and Crime

Video: Senator Menendez Speaks on Behalf of Hispanic Farmers’ Discrimination Lawsuit + update

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Shakira Refuses To Do Interviews In Spanish :: from guanabee.com

BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition :: from www.bmi.com

Video: Sofia Vergara’s “Modern Family” Costar Trashes her on “Chelsea Lately” :: from www.latina.com

The Cuban band Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro can legitimately claim to be inventors of salsa. But it last played in the United States when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and there was no telling when it might be able to return — until the very slightest hint of a thaw in cultural relations between the United States and Cuba quietly brought the band to New York early this month. :: from www.nytimes.com

Mexico’s Drug Violence Gives Rise To Vigilantism :: from www.npr.org

The wave of crime besetting Puerto Rico seems to be out of control with 800 murders being committed here so far this year, but the island’s top police official says the problem does not fall exclusively within his department. :: from www.laht.com

The University of Panama indefinitely suspended classes on Wednesday after confrontations between students and police during a protest against alleged U.S. involvement in plans to build new military installations. :: from www.laht.com

There are 16 million children in immigrant families in the United States :: from www.nytimes.com

Over the last 3 years, high schools that received the lowest marks from the city have been the ones with the highest percentages of poor, black and Hispanic students, despite an evaluation system that was meant to equalize differences among student bodies, according to an analysis by The New York Times of school grades released this week. :: from www.nytimes.com

Who seriously wants the Cuban trade embargo? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

A legislator from El Paso has criticized proposed history and social studies standards for public schools as being unfair to Hispanics. – Rep. Norma Chavez raised the issue Wednesday in Austin before the State Board of Education. :: from www.khou.com

Farewell to an icon: Artist who tore at racism is buried at 99 – R.I.P. José Cisneros :: from www.elpasotimes.com

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TOP Ten reasons you should watch Lopez tonight not Conan

Sofia Vergara Makes Rape “Joke” on The View :: from www.latina.com

El español Alejandro Sanz, el cubano Jencarlos Canela y el puertorriqueño Victor Manuelle, en ese orden, debutan esta semana en los tres primeros lugares de la lista de Top Latin Albums de Billboard. :: from elnuevodiario.com.do

Shakira Refuses To Do Interviews In Spanish :: from guanabee.com

BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition :: from www.bmi.com

Nacional Records Sampler 2009 | The New Sounds Of Latin Music – 21 FREE mp3s over at Amazon – (cool!) :: from www.amazon.com

Video: Sofia Vergara’s “Modern Family” Costar Trashes her on “Chelsea Lately” :: from www.latina.com

The Cuban band Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro can legitimately claim to be inventors of salsa. But it last played in the United States when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and there was no telling when it might be able to return — until the very slightest hint of a thaw in cultural relations between the United States and Cuba quietly brought the band to New York early this month. :: from www.nytimes.com

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NPR (National Public Radio) Selects JUANES’ “Fijate Bien” As One Of “The Decade’s 50 Most Important Recordings”

Time Warner Cable Launches in Los Angeles VeneMovies, New 24 Hour Commercial Free Film Channel

Is Shakira Turning Into Latina Beyonce? :: from www.mylatinovoice.com

Aventura puts the ‘cool’ in Dominican bachata :: from www.suntimes.com

IODA Clients Sweep Latin Grammys With Best Salsa, Samba, Brazilian Pop, Instrumental, Alternative and Contemporary Tropical Albums, and Best Tropical Song

Watch video of Aventura’s “Dile al Amor”

Jenni Rivera ya es abuela :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Critican a Sofía Vergara por broma sobre violación :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

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Univision/YouTube Partnership Is A Bigger Deal Than You Think :: from www.reelseo.com

Coca-Cola’s top stateside marketing executive delivered some auspicious words for Univision and BET this week, saying that targeting “multicultural” Americans will be paramount for the company over the next decade. – no longer cooks up media plans targeting Hispanics around major events, but hopes to reach them all year. :: from www.mediapost.com

After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

This year’s HispanicBusiness magazine focuses its annual media report on Hispanic-owned ad agencies. – Ad Agencies Turn to New Media :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

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C&R Research recently polled its LatinoEyes panel to assess behaviors by the “majority minority” during the recession, and found that “the recession has forced Hispanics to rethink what’s luxury and what’s necessity” :: from hispanicad.com

Papatel launches Free Phone Service nationwide for US Hispanics :: from hispanicad.com

The leader of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Latin American division, Vicente Trius, is leaving the company after having served less than five months in the position. :: from www.google.com

Telefonica and Vivo gain on the Latin Wireless Index, while America Movil and NII lose. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Beginning with the 2009-2010 season, Terra will stream select games live throughout Latin America, in both Spanish and Portuguese :: from www.portada-online.com

Migration Policy Institute (MPI) Report Finds Immigrants Hit Harder During Economic Downturn than Native-Born Workers

Western Union Foundation Donates $10,000 to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida in El Salvador

Why do Hispanics Lack Life Insurance? :: from theamericano.com

The Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will name standouts in the community Saturday while raising money to help local businesses. – CA :: from www.visaliatimesdelta.com

Local Latinos were honored for their achievements in business and politics Wednesday. – The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at the Essence Restaurant in Springfield Wednesday night to recognize these individuals for their success. :: from www.wwlp.com

Recession Reverses Jobs Trend: Immigrants Hit Harder By Downturn Than Native-Born Americans :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

New Media Pioneers Talk Innovation :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

MoneyGram International Temporarily Reduces Money Transfer Fees from the United States and Canada to El Salvador – MoneyGram International Reduce Temporalmente Sus Tarifas De Envíos de Dinero Desde Estados Unidos y Canadá A El Salvador

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Lark Play Development Center’s U.S. / MÉXICO PLAYWRIGHT EXCHANGE – NOVEMBER 21 – 23 – NYC

Latina activist Lorraine Lee namesake of trail near Tucson – Saturday dedication to honor deceased officer in Chicanos por la Causa :: from www.azstarnet.com

America’s “Best Darn Tamale List” Released – CasaQ’s 5th Annual “Best Darn Tamale List” is compilation of tamale locations across the U.S.A.

Obama answers top Cuban blogger – Yoani Sanchez :: from www.miamiherald.com

Video: New Research Finds Latinas with Lactose Intolerance Manage By Avoiding Dairy :: from www.hispanicprwire.com

The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Announces Magalys Nodarse as the Milk Looks Good On You Sweepstakes Winner! :: from www.hispanicprwire.com

USDA data shows more Latino children going hungry :: from www.latinalista.net

My Latino Book Review: Belinda Acosta’s “Drama, Damas and Ana Ruiz” :: from www.mylatinovoice.com

Why do Hispanics Lack Life Insurance? :: from theamericano.com

Puerto Rican, Latino Clergy, Theology Professors, Community Members To Condemn Brutal Hate Killing of Gay Puerto Rican Man :: from vivirlatino.com

Members of Franklin County’s Hispanic community meet with Immigration officials to discuss becoming legal residents – Pennsylvania :: from www.publicopiniononline.com

The New Britain Human Resources Agency will host the grand opening of the new Las Perlas Hispanas Senior Center Friday. – Connecticut :: from newbritainherald.com

Hispanic leaders in Texas on Wednesday assailed a draft social studies curriculum under consideration by the State Board of Education, saying it woefully ignores the role that Hispanics have played in shaping state and national history. :: from www.star-telegram.com

The first two volumes of the “Nueva gramatica de la lengua española” (New Grammar of the Spanish Language) will go on sale in Spain and Latin America on Dec. 4, the Association of Spanish Language Academies and Espasa publishing house announced Wednesday. :: from www.laht.com

The county’s only health outreach program designed for the Spanish-speaking population gets a big boost. – “Tomando Control de su Salud” got a $50,000 grant Wednesday from the Regence Foundation. – Yakima :: from www.kndu.com

Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager, Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, whose decapitated, partially burned body was found last week, while U.S. authorities said they were still considering whether to make it a hate crime case. – Puerto Rico :: from www.miamiherald.com

From the Bookshelves: And You Welcomed Me: Migration and Catholic Social Teaching :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

Immigration, Yet Another Issue: How Many Hard Votes Can Congress Take? :: from www.politicsdaily.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Welcome Ceremony for José Hernández Moreno, NASA Astronaut in México

Western Union Foundation Donates $10,000 to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida in El Salvador

Mexico’s Drug Violence Gives Rise To Vigilantism :: from www.npr.org

Argentine Fans Cheer Change In Soccer TV Rights :: from www.npr.org

Thousands of fans put Honduras’ political problems aside for one night to cheer on the nation’s soccer team as it prepares for World Cup competition. :: from www.miamiherald.com

70% of Cuba’s Farmland Threatened by Erosion :: from www.laht.com

The University of Panama indefinitely suspended classes on Wednesday after confrontations between students and police during a protest against alleged U.S. involvement in plans to build new military installations. :: from www.laht.com

Mexico anti-abortion fight moves to federal level :: from www.miamiherald.com

New Report: More Than 2 Million Hispanic Households With Children Face Hunger – Hispanic households with children experiencing very low food security up almost 50%

On November 18 at 8:00 PM Eastern time/5:00 PM Pacific, all across the country people are hosting house parties with their families, friends, neighbors, churches, classmates and anyone else who supports comprehensive immigration reform for America. :: from salsa.wiredforchange.com

Video report of Latina forced to give birth while in chains in Maricopa County, AZ courtesy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio (en Español)

California’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman told a group of supporters Tuesday that she is making an unprecedented effort to attract Latinos to the Republican party – in South El Monte :: from www.sgvtribune.com

Hundreds of defendants awaiting trial for violent crimes in Dallas County have been deported by federal immigration officials and then set free in their home countries. – The practice goes back to at least 1991 and includes the release of murder, kidnapping and child rape suspects. :: from www.dallasnews.com

Environmentalists alarmed by Puerto Rico policies – Sweeping from lush mountain rain forests to pristine beaches, a corridor of land protected by Puerto Rico’s last governor hosts dozens of rare and endangered species and was championed by celebrities who helped fight off resort proposals. – Now new Gov. Luis Fortuno has revoked the reserve as part of a drive to bring jobs and investment for the U.S. territory’s struggling economy. And activists see a broader pattern of looser protection for the island’s environment. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Deporting undocumented students affects the chances for legal return if Congress doesn’t address it in immigration reform bill :: from www.latinalista.net

Eleventh-hour criticism is arising over President Obama’s nomination for United States attorney in northern Iowa of a prosecutor who had a leading role in the criminal cases against hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in a May 2008 raid at a meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa. – Stephanie Rose :: from www.nytimes.com

From a group calling themselves Electronic Civil Disobedience comes the Transborder Immigrant Tool, a simple mobile application intended to aid and abet border-crossers from Mexico to the United States by mapping the safest routes to take. – This GPS app is built to work on the cheapest cell phones available. :: from www.readwriteweb.com

Report from America’s Voice: The New Constituents… How Latinos Will Shape Congressional Apportionmention After the 2010 Census :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

Hispanics are 9% of the Virginia’s schoolchildren, but 5% of gifted students. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

A New United Movement Stops Mexico for a Day :: from upsidedownworld.org

Analysis reveals driving out undocumented immigrants doesn’t bode well for congressional representation :: from www.latinalista.net

After accidental deportation, critics say immigration officials making mistakes – After a Salvadoran man was mistakenly deported, immigration rights activists have complained about toughened enforcement by authorities. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Governor Deval Patrick urged Massachusetts residents today to avoid getting mired in “the usual debate” over illegal immigration as he gave his cabinet 90 days to craft a plan for better integrating all foreign-born residents into the state’s daily fabric. :: from www.boston.com

More Americans are playing tennis – The biggest increases were among Hispanics, with 32% more playing the game. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Mexico’s Juarez on path to anarchy :: from news.bbc.co.uk

Experts warned on Tuesday that the rise in health problems due to obesity among Mexican children, which is considered to be an epidemic, threatens “for the first time” to reduce life expectancy rates in the country. :: from www.laht.com

The estimated damage caused by the Nov. 7-8 floods and mudslides to El Salvador’s infrastructure has climbed to $880 million, the country’s public works minister said Tuesday. :: from www.laht.com

Trend Toward Smaller Families in Latin America – The number of people per household in Latin America will fall by 18 percent by 2020, according to a study released in this capital Tuesday by consulting firm Euromonitor International. :: from www.laht.com

A Woman’s Nation Spurred by LatinaTION :: from www.hispanicprblog.com

Sosa Skin Lightening Fires Debate About Afro-Latino Heritage :: from www.bvblackspin.com

Congressman Raúl Grijalva talks to his daughter Marisa about his mother’s influence on his education. – new Historias from StoryCorp :: from www.storycorps.org

After two days of deliberations, on Oct. 14 the Mexican Supreme Court made public its decision that Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (governor of the state of Oaxaca) is culpable for the human rights violations that occurred in Oaxaca as a result of teacher protests and political and social unrest in May 2006-January 2007 and July of 2008. :: from americas.irc-online.org

Organizations alarmed by the increased violence against women and others in Mexico are traveling by caravan to demand justice for the victims. – The national caravan, which began in Mexico City, is part of the international Mujeres de Negro (Women in Black) campaign to protest violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Colombia elige a su nueva reina y ya llueven las críticas – Natalia Navarro se convirtió en Miss Colombia y, aunque era favorita, a muchos no les gusta su lenguaje; en la coronación aseguró que es “cabezona” y “berraca” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

CNN was so sick of Lou Dobbs, it gave him an $8 million severance package to leave :: from www.nypost.com

The Cuban ties that bind, 50 years on – Visiting her father’s homeland under newly relaxed travel restrictions is both invigorating and saddening. :: from www.latimes.com

New Study Demonstrates Hidden Credit Card Fees Take From the Poor and Give to the Rich – The report found that through imposing swipe fees on every transaction paid by plastic and requiring those fees to be buried in prices to consumers, the credit card industry ensures that the top 10% of Americans get $354 million in frills while the bottom tier pays $669 million more than they should. :: from thehispanicinstitute.net

Supreme Court Hears Case about Immigrants’ Access to Federal Court Review :: from immigrationimpact.com

Immigrant Advocates Welcome Napolitano Statement, Will Hold House Parties This Week to Support Reform :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

40% of Guatemala’s Elderly Living in Poverty :: from www.laht.com

Remembering mail art in Mexico :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

Facing a group of presidents loudly critical of Washington, the U.S. government’s Voice of America broadcast is expanding its audience in Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Nicaragua, VOA officials say. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Immigrants and Health Care – The Real Numbers and Policy Implications :: from blog.altarum.org

Murder rates: Cuidad Juárez deadlier than Miami in ’80s :: from www.elpasotimes.com

For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in Puerto Rico, marking the first time the show goes on the road from its traditional Miami homebase. The awards, presented by State Farm, will be broadcast live on April 29, 2010, by the Telemundo network. :: from www.billboard.com

Massachusetts immigrant tuition bill to get new push :: from www.usatoday.com

Google Translate Now Talks and Translates in Real-time :: from mashable.com

The Pro-Immigrant Movement: Fighting On, Despite All The Obstacles :: from www.maribelhastings.com

In the 8 states poised to gain congressional seats, Latino voter registration grew 45% and Latino voter turnout expanded 50% between 2000 and 2008. – In the 11 states poised to lose seats, Latino voter registration grew 50% and Latino voter turnout expanded 62% between 2000 and 2008. :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org

Latinos make up a combined 77% of the population growth in the eleven states projected to lose a House seat – would have fared worse had Latinos not moved there in record numbers :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org

After the 2010 Census, new Members of Congress in states like Georgia and South Carolina as well as Arizona and Texas will owe their positions, in part, to the expanding Latino population. :: from www.americasvoiceonline.org

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has launched its 13th immigration and crime sweep and reported 27 arrests by Monday night. :: from www.kgun9.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

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Colombia elige a su nueva reina y ya llueven las críticas – Natalia Navarro se convirtió en Miss Colombia y, aunque era favorita, a muchos no les gusta su lenguaje; en la coronación aseguró que es “cabezona” y “berraca” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Para Fito Páez los denominados narcocorridos, género nacido en México y también censurado allí, son indispensables para que siga viva la ancestral tradición del relato a través de la música. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

Reggaetón: ¿sensual o vulgar? – Desde la explosión del reggaetón hace unos años, este género no ha parado de crecer y de cosechar tanto pasiones como críticas. :: from newsforums.bbc.co.uk

Vicente Fernández probará el mercado canadiense – Con la comunidad mexicana en crecimiento en ese país, Vicente Fernández se dice listo para acercarlos a sus raíces :: from www.informador.com.mx

Eva Mendes- “Ser latina en Hollywood aún es difícil” :: from www.impre.com

Celia Cruz es homenajeada con un álbum de duetos – Gloria Estefan, Lola Flores y Vicente Fernández, entre otros, rinden tributo a la recordada artista en Celia Cruz: La Reina y sus Amigos :: from www.10musica.com

Tras el éxito de ‘Papito’ – Miguel Bosé prepara nuevo disco :: from www.europapress.es

For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in Puerto Rico, marking the first time the show goes on the road from its traditional Miami homebase. The awards, presented by State Farm, will be broadcast live on April 29, 2010, by the Telemundo network. :: from www.billboard.com

After Monday’s “Lopez Tonight” premiere generated 1.7 million viewers on the network (plus an additional 1.5 million via simulcasts on other Turner networks), Tuesday dropped 18% to 1.4 million viewers :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Playboy Returns to Its Roots for New Year’s Eve 2010 With Pitbull at the Hilton

Grammy Award Winner, Luis Fonsi, to Perform at the Patchogue!

Top Latin Music Artists Show Their Support for the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented

Telemundo, Billboard and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company Sign Agreement to Broadcast the 2010 Billboard

Latin events, Nov. 18-Dec. 1 in NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com

Rubén Blades is back – Done with 5-yr. stint in gov’t, salsa legend plays in N.Y. on Nov. 28 :: from www.nydailynews.com

Rubén Blades slings salsa at the James L. Knight Center this Saturday – Miami :: from www.miaminewtimes.com

Juan Gabriel Was The King of Sammy Sosa’s Party :: from www.latingossip.com

Penelope Cruz Loves to Rap, Won’t Confirm or Deny Engagement Rumors :: from www.latina.com

The Ojani vs. J Lo Battle Gets More Dramatic :: from www.latina.com

Zoë Saldaña at the Star Trek DVD Release Party – fotos :: from hissip.com

Eiza González Talks About Music and the Latin Tabloids :: from hissip.com

Master M.C. Makes Sunset Urban Debut with “Mezclando Estilos”

The Sunflower Entertainment Group Forms – Sunflower Entertainment, a leading music publishing and licensing house specializing in Latin music, today, announced the formation of the Sunflower Entertainment Group (SEG).

An All-New Season of Quiero Mis Quinces Started this week :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Renuncia reina en Miss Colombia – Laura Núñez, quien el lunes en la noche fue elegida como tercera princesa, dejó su cargo unas horas después de la coronación; le critican su falta de seriedad :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Aracely Arámbula regresa a “¡Viva la familia! de Todobebé” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Fanny Lu habla de su padre asesinado :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Penélope Cruz: “Es mi vida y no doy detalles de ella” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Paulina Rubio fue la reina en Miss Colombia :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Alicia Villareal homenajea a mujeres en nuevo álbum :: from www.impre.com

La manera “más real” de reunir a Mecano – Ana Torroja niega la vuelta de Mecano porque “cada uno ha cogido un camino diferente” :: from www.publico.es

Alicia Villarreal habló de su nuevo disco “La Jefa”. :: from www.univision.com

El tercer disco en inglés de la colombiana Shakira, llamado “She Wolf”, llega a EE.UU. el próximo lunes precedido de un nuevo sencillo, “Give It Up To Me”, :: from elvocerous.com

Los Tigres del Norte, siguen rugiendo :: from www.exonline.com.mx

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

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Impremedia to Outsource Editorial and Ad Page Production to Mexico :: from www.portada-online.com

A report published by The Hispanic Institute and Mobile Future highlights the opportunities presented by mobile broadband access for the nation’s 48 million Hispanics.

Liberman Broadcasting, Inc reported that its revenues have gone down $3 million to $27.5 million in the third quarter of this year :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Hispanic Income Trends: Implications for Marketing :: from felipekorzenny.blogspot.com

New Study Demonstrates Hidden Credit Card Fees Take From the Poor and Give to the Rich – The report found that through imposing swipe fees on every transaction paid by plastic and requiring those fees to be buried in prices to consumers, the credit card industry ensures that the top 10% of Americans get $354 million in frills while the bottom tier pays $669 million more than they should. :: from thehispanicinstitute.net

New U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO to Fight for Small Businesses :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

Busting the Private-Label Myth About Hispanics :: from supermarketnews.com

Spanish-language media company Univision Communications Inc said on Monday it has reached an agreement to feature short and full-length programs on Google Inc’s online video site YouTube. :: from tech.yahoo.com

Troubled auto and home lender GMAC Financial Services said Monday CEO Alvaro de Molina is stepping down. :: from www.usatoday.com

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How will Hispanics impact the business recovery in Arizona? :: from www.azfamily.com

Yanked off the air in July after co-host Don Pryor repeatedly uttered an ethnic slur, “The Todd and Don Show” will return to KLBJ-AM on Dec. 7, according to a statement released jointly by the station’s management and local Hispanic leaders who met earlier today. – Austin :: from www.austin360.com

Erwin Martinez, chief information officer for Rabobank, N.A. in Roseville was recently added to the list of the top 100 Hispanics in Information Technology. :: from rosevillept.com

T-Mobile Complete(R) Offers Hispanic Consumers Flexibility and Value with New Pay-in-Advance Packages

Mega TV’s Mega News ‘Edicion Nocturna’ is the ‘First and Only Interactive News in Hispanic

PODER-ABC* Business Awards Celebrates Leadership Excellence in the Americas

Telemundo, Billboard and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company Sign Agreement to Broadcast the 2010 Billboard

Univision Becomes a Premier Spanish-Language Content Partner with YouTube(TM)

Latin Grammy’s en Español; How much more proof do you need? :: from www.hispanicad.com

The Associated Press on Wednesday announced changes in its Latin America and Caribbean operations, closing a service limited to Puerto Rican news within Puerto Rico while adding editors and reporters elsewhere for the expanding Spanish market in the Americas. :: from www.google.com

As part of NBC Universal’s “Green Is Universal” campaign, mun2 kicks off Green Week with eco-friendly on-air and online content. :: from hispanicad.com

Dieste breaks unique campaign to finish 2009 earlier: on November 30th. :: from hispanicad.com

Eduardo Caballero to receive Medalla de Cortez Award in NYC :: from hispanicad.com

Money Transfer Service to Latin America – ATMCASH launches online and over the phone money transfer service to Latin America :: from latinola.com

ImpreMedia and Business News Group Announce Industry-Leading Production Partnership

Ray Gomez, news director for Pro 8 News (NBC affiliate), the CW and Telemundo in Laredo, passed away last night. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

The purchasing power of Hispanics is growing at a rate nearly 3 times as fast as that of the general population in Arizona and nationwide, said an Arizona State University business expert who has studied the market for 14 years. :: from www.azcentral.com

Dr. G. C. Rapaille and Accentmarketing Collaborate to Uncover the US Hispanic Collective Unconscious

The Sunflower Entertainment Group Forms – Sunflower Entertainment, a leading music publishing and licensing house specializing in Latin music, today, announced the formation of the Sunflower Entertainment Group (SEG).

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized leaders from across the Americas at its 26th annual Triunfando awards ceremony this weekend. :: from www.chron.com

Latina Leadership Lessons: The Wicked Sister! :: from www.powerfullatinas.com

The Puerto Rico Senate approved a bill that will allow big stores to open Sundays, a measure that aims at boosting the U.S. commonwealth’s stagnant economy, but which is opposed by owners of smaller stores. :: from www.laht.com

New Mexico’s Top 20 Hispanic-owned Companies :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

Undocumented workers impact Mississippi’s economy :: from www.wlbt.com

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Hispanics and women make up most of the swine flu deaths in San Diego County :: from www.10news.com

Pennsylvania State Police officials meet with Chambersburg Area Hispanic leaders about traffic stop procedures :: from www.publicopiniononline.com

Lou Dobbs Gets $8M Goodbye; Will He Challenge Menendez? :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

UnitedHealthcare To Offer Seniors Hispanic-Centered Medicare Education Seminars

Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco was among four statewide co-chairs named today of Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s Latino Coalition. :: from www.myvalleynews.com

This Little Cat Named Charlie – Cats are amicable just as long as they don’t live in the house and sleep next to your head – by Al Carlos :: from latinola.com

Thank You, All, From Your Brothers in New Voice – To all of you whom attended, and gave so graciously, at the Pete Perez Memorial Benefit Concert – LA :: from latinola.com

Hondurans in Los Angeles prepare to vote in presidential election :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Reviewed: Gringo: A Coming-of-Age in Latin America, by Chesa Boudin :: from upsidedownworld.org

Partying Across the Nation for Immigration Reform – Families, Freedom and Faith: A Call to Action for Immigration Reform :: from causaoregon.blogspot.com

Belleza Q&A: Rose-Marie Castano :: from latinabeautyblog.com

AT&T Announces Campaign to Support PADRES Contra El Cancer in Fight Against Childhood Disease

Finally, a Book on Style Written for Latinas – Fashion and Beauty Expert Martín Llorens Reveals all the Secrets to Projecting Your Best Image According to Your Body Type, Age and Budget in His First Book, ” Discover Your Style: Your Guide to Dressing Better”

Latino population growth adds to House seats – 6 states expected to gain congressional slots due to surge in Hispanic numbers :: from www.deseretnews.com

The Utah Forensics Team is hosting a debate Thursday centered around the issue of immigration reform in Utah. – The event, titled “Broken Borders: Debating the State of Immigration,” will feature Tony Yapias, the former director of the Utah State Office of Hispanic Affairs; Utah Reps. Mike Noel and Chris Herrod; and Dee Rowland, a government liaison for the Utah Catholic Diocese :: from www.dailyutahchronicle.com

Hispanics who have distinguished themselves in different fields such as music, politics, technology, banking, business and education were honored at the 8th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards Gala, presented by Defining Trends Magazine at U.N. headquarters in New York. :: from www.laht.com

A Woman’s Nation Spurred by LatinaTION :: from www.hispanicprblog.com

Official VivirLatino Statement on Lou Dobbs Leaving CNN :: from vivirlatino.com

Crystal Meth? What’s That? Asks Executive Director of the City’s Housing Authority, Henry A. Alvarez III :: from sfist.com

Jaime O. Perez, chief of staff to County Judge Anthony Cobos, announced that he will run for Congress as a Republican. – Perez, 53, will challenge Tim Besco, 42, in the Republican primary for the right to challenge U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Young Latino Children Throughout Los Angeles County to Benefit from IBM Donation of Educational Computer Learning Centers

Immigration legislation recognizes new reality :: from media.www.miamistudent.net

The Center for Comparative Immigration Studies announces the publication of the first fieldwork-based study of the impacts of the U.S. economic crisis on Mexican migration to the United States :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

Sonia Sotomayor is on the cover of Latina magazine :: from www.chicagonow.com

International News :: English + Español --»

A New United Movement Stops Mexico for a Day :: from upsidedownworld.org

Report: Cuba’s human rights as abused under Raúl Castro as Fidel :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexico’s Juarez on path to anarchy :: from news.bbc.co.uk

Experts warned on Tuesday that the rise in health problems due to obesity among Mexican children, which is considered to be an epidemic, threatens “for the first time” to reduce life expectancy rates in the country. :: from www.laht.com

The estimated damage caused by the Nov. 7-8 floods and mudslides to El Salvador’s infrastructure has climbed to $880 million, the country’s public works minister said Tuesday. :: from www.laht.com

Honduran Lawmakers to Debate Zelaya Reinstatement After Election :: from www.laht.com

Trend Toward Smaller Families in Latin America – The number of people per household in Latin America will fall by 18 percent by 2020, according to a study released in this capital Tuesday by consulting firm Euromonitor International. :: from www.laht.com

Peru: Documentary about the “Diablada” dance will be done in Puno :: from www.livinginperu.com

After two days of deliberations, on Oct. 14 the Mexican Supreme Court made public its decision that Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (governor of the state of Oaxaca) is culpable for the human rights violations that occurred in Oaxaca as a result of teacher protests and political and social unrest in May 2006-January 2007 and July of 2008. :: from americas.irc-online.org

Organizations alarmed by the increased violence against women and others in Mexico are traveling by caravan to demand justice for the victims. – The national caravan, which began in Mexico City, is part of the international Mujeres de Negro (Women in Black) campaign to protest violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

AFL-CIO Letter to Clinton Opposing Honduran Elections :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com

The Cuban ties that bind, 50 years on – Visiting her father’s homeland under newly relaxed travel restrictions is both invigorating and saddening. :: from www.latimes.com

40% of Guatemala’s Elderly Living in Poverty :: from www.laht.com

Poll: Cubans ‘frustrated’ over life in Cuba – A poll conducted in Cuba shows residents unhappy with their government and pessimistic about the economy. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Northern Mexico’s Yaqui Indians buried their lost warriors after a two-year effort to rescue the remains from New York’s American Museum of Natural History, where the victims of one of North America’s last Indian massacres lay in storage for more than a century. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Murder rates: Cuidad Juárez deadlier than Miami in ’80s :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Buenos Aires Grants First Marriage License To Gays :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

15th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio – more than 1,000 professional & student musicians participating – 8-day festival of mariachi competitions, workshops, presentations, serenades & concerts attracts more than 15,000 visitors annually. :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Money Trickles North as Mexicans Help Relatives – reverse remittances from Mexico :: from www.nytimes.com

Scarlet “A” will dominate immigration reform rhetoric – Greg Tejeda on immigration reform & Janet Napolitano’s speech :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

The first Texas Hispanic legislators didn’t want to go public when they organized some 40 years ago out of fear they might be considered “un-American.” – Today, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) is growing in influence — and raising record amounts of money — as Texas’ population turns increasingly Hispanic. :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Supporters of tough U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government have given more than $10 million to congressional campaigns over the last seven years :: from www.kionrightnow.com

Oregon universities try to recruit more Latino students – In 2007, Latinos made up nearly 12% of the 12th-grade class and less than 6% of freshmen in the university system. About 20% of first-graders that year were Latino. :: from www.oregonlive.com

The Obama administration will insist on measures to give legal status to an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants as it pushes early next year for legislation to overhaul the immigration system, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said on Friday. :: from www.nytimes.com

Authorities say a 7-year-old boy, three women and a university professor are among 15 people who were killed in a single day (this past Friday) in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Sonia Sotomayor unwittingly adds celebrity touch to Supreme Court :: from www.elpasotimes.com

One of the Republican Party’s most respected and relied-upon consultants has serious reservations about two the party’s biggest names. – Alex Castellanos, a conservative media strategist and regular presence on CNN, raised questions of Sarah Palin’s viability for office and took major swipes at Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

Hispanic College Fund Opens Applications for $2 Million in 2010 Scholarships

‘The African Presence in México’ – Anacostia museum mounts border-crossing mission :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Where two contentious issues intersect- Immigration and health House measure omits Senate panel’s legal test :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Hispanic were more than twice as likely as whites to report that food in their home was scarce – Government report :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Comments on a California Legislative Bill by a Hispanic Newspaper in 1856 :: from theamericano.com

Hispanic Graduate Students Benefit from Online Education Grant – University of St. Thomas in Houston strives to improve retention and graduation rates for Hispanic graduate students. UST received a $2.8 million education grant to offer two options

Honduras’ crisis brings South Florida election showdown – Divisions over Honduras’ political future are evident not only in the Central American country but also in South Florida as legal issues arise over elections. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Actress and humanitarian activist Eva Longoria Parker has been named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com

Keila Cosme, a native of Puerto Rico – The first Hispanic named to an Ohio appellate court :: from www.toledoblade.com

José Cisneros 1910-2009 – Iconic El Paso artist dies at age 99 :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Protesters picket at Taos hotel where owner told employees to Anglicize Hispanic names :: from www.startribune.com

Magnet States for Hispanics in 2008: Marketing Implications – Felipe Korzenny :: from felipekorzenny.blogspot.com

Hundreds of young people demonstrated on Friday inside city hall to ask for an end to the deporting of undocumented immigrants, in particular a young Mexican man attending the University of Illinois at Chicago. – Rigo Padilla :: from www.laht.com

Interview with Sofía Quintero – A self-proclaimed “Ivy League homegirl,” a writer, activist, educator, speaker and comedienne, was born into a working-class Puerto Rican-Dominican family in the Bronx. :: from www.powerfullatinas.com

Fernando Bermudez Wrongfully Jailed For 18 Years, Finally Gets Justice – New York :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Turtles Are Casualties of Warming in Costa Rica :: from www.nytimes.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

15th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio – more than 1,000 professional & student musicians participating – 8-day festival of mariachi competitions, workshops, presentations, serenades & concerts attracts more than 15,000 visitors annually. :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Polémica por reina con trasero grande en Miss Colombia – La candidata inicialmente fue obligada a renunciar porque sus pompis eran muy grandes, luego un juez ordenó reintegrarla :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Actress and humanitarian activist Eva Longoria Parker has been named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com

LOPEZ TONIGHT Scores Big First Week – Beating the Competition Among Young-Adult Viewers :: from tvbythenumbers.com

Florida-based content and network provider Olympusat has tapped former Lionsgate exec Arturo Chavez for the position of general manager of its Hispanic owned and operated networks. This will include Hispanic kid-targeted channel Sorpresa (Surprise), which Olympusat has recently purchased from Firestone/Juniper Content Corp. :: from www.variety.com

Latino rock star Alejandra Guzman sues doctor and clinic owner over botched buttock surgery :: from www.dailytelegraph.com.au

Eva Mendes knows how to accessorize :: from www.handbag.com

Mexican film “Cinco dias sin Nora,” directed by Mariana Chenillo, was awarded the top honor at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival, and also receiving awards were Spanish director Cesc Gay and his Palestinian colleague Elia Suleiman. :: from www.laht.com

Record label Fania, the most recognizable name in tropical music, is poised for a new phase. – Since the acquisition of all its assets by Codigo Group in May, the label has revamped its logo, launched a renewed marketing push and remastered and digitized much of its catalog. :: from news.yahoo.com

Mexican tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D loves the Spanish language so much that all of the words tattooed on her body (except for names) are printed en español. :: from www.latina.com

ABC’s Lost is currently looking for several Latin actors for its ninth episode of its upcoming final season. :: from www.tvguidemagazine.com

Si*Sé Album Coming Soon – forthcoming EP, Gold :: from www.latina.com

Premiarán a Eva Longoria por defensa de latinos en Estados Unidos – La actriz, quien se ha dedicado a mejorar su español, recibirá el premio Community Service Award en Los Ángele :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Ana Bárbara conoció a los hijos de Mariana Levy desde el vientre :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Chespirito es operado de la próstata :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

La película mexicana “Cinco días sin Nora”, de Mariana Chenillo, obtuvo hoy el Astor de Oro, el principal premio de la competencia internacional de la XXIV edición del Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata, el único con categoría A de América Latina. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

LOPEZ TONIGHT Scores Big First Week – Beating the Competition Among Young-Adult Viewers :: from tvbythenumbers.com

Money Trickles North as Mexicans Help Relatives – reverse remittances from Mexico :: from www.nytimes.com

Magnet States for Hispanics in 2008: Marketing Implications – Felipe Korzenny :: from felipekorzenny.blogspot.com

Record label Fania, the most recognizable name in tropical music, is poised for a new phase. – Since the acquisition of all its assets by Codigo Group in May, the label has revamped its logo, launched a renewed marketing push and remastered and digitized much of its catalog. :: from news.yahoo.com

Florida-based content and network provider Olympusat has tapped former Lionsgate exec Arturo Chavez for the position of general manager of its Hispanic owned and operated networks. This will include Hispanic kid-targeted channel Sorpresa (Surprise), which Olympusat has recently purchased from Firestone/Juniper Content Corp. :: from www.variety.com

Shaping the Future of the Hispanic Knowledge Capital – Dr. Ivonne Chirino-Klevans touches on the growth of the Hispanic population in the United States :: from www.poder360.com

FindLaw Launches ‘FindLaw en Espanol’ Center for Spanish-Speaking Consumers

Latino milkers and the recession :: from northcountrypublicradio.org

Mobile Classified Ad Service Fulfills Mexican-American Entrepreneur’s Dream

On Monday November 16, The Clorox Company will launch a new TV campaign for the Hispanic market created by Alma DDB in which Pine-Sol will put four traditional cleaning fragrances to really work, so that they do much more than just aromatize. :: from hispanicad.com

Retailers catering to the Hispanic consumer market in the U.S. are invited guests of Canada’s Beef Information Centre at a series of seminars in the next few months. :: from www.country-guide.ca

Juan Pablo Montoya fueling Hispanic attraction to NASCAR :: from www.miamiherald.com

A total of 2.92 million Mexicans were out of work in the third quarter of this year, a figure equal to 6.2% of the nation’s workforce :: from www.laht.com

Protesters picket at Taos hotel where owner told employees to Anglicize Hispanic names :: from www.startribune.com

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio will be the keynote speaker Nov. 18 when the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) and Prudential hold their summit, entitled Branding: Creating an Image for Success. :: from www2.centrotampa.com

The Latino Breakfast Club and Chicago Hope Academy Bridge the Gap

TELEMUNDO’S VERONICA CONTRERAS TO EMCEE THE LATINO TRENDSETTER AWARD GALA

ImpreMedia and Top Rank Announce Innovative Multiplatform Marketing Campaign to Support November 14 Cotto vs. Pacquiao World Welterweight Championship

More US Hispanic/Latino News --»

Colgate-Palmolive and the American Diabetes Association Recognize American Diabetes Month Through Hispanic Outreach

A Real Story About Latinos Doing Life – A review of “Confetti Girl” by Diana López :: from latinola.com

The Department of Veterans Affairs Joins LULAC in Supporting the 4th Annual Hispanic Veterans Summit

Interview with award-winning children’s author Lucia Gonzalez :: from www.examiner.com

Review of Evenings at the Argentine Club, by Julia Amante :: from www.examiner.com

Lunes Libro for los Chicos Edition : Al Galope :: from vivirlatino.com

A new Roman Catholic bishop will officially take over the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese in January — and Hispanic parishioners at St. Adalbert in South Bend are excited. :: from www.southbendtribune.com

Latino leaders want to spark youth interests – San Joaquin County :: from www.recordnet.com

Speaking Out: Students Support Latino Studies Program – Cornell University :: from cornellsun.com

A Chicago City Council committee wants federal officials to halt deportation proceedings against immigrant students. – The Human Relations Committed on Friday approved a resolution urging the Department of Homeland Security to allow immigrant students to stay in the U.S. – Rigo Padilla :: from www.chicagotribune.com

INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL LUIS MEDRANO :: from labloga.blogspot.com

Founded in 1973, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus is a 501(c)(6) non-profit, non-partisan organization composed of 44 members of the Texas House of Representatives committed to addressing the issues that Latinos face across the state of Texas. :: from malc.org

Finding Nashville’s Hispanic voice :: from nashvillecitypaper.com

Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School officials have worked to make sure their school’s English as a Second Language (ESL) students’ needs are met. The school received 12 mini-laptops last month to help those students with their online ESL courses.- Kinston, North Carolina :: from www.kinston.com

Officials at U.T. Permian Basin are hoping to making this weekend’s Hispanic Youth Summit a regular event. – More than 200 high school students from around the Basin and Big Bend have been in Odessa for the Summit. :: from www.kwes.com

Program helps Latino families bond over books – A literacy class in Los Osos teaches parents to develop reading routines with their kids while improving their own skills and English language abilities at the same time – California :: from www.sanluisobispo.com

Latino Geriatric Center program eases the burden of Alzheimer’s in Milwaukee :: from www.jsonline.com

Mexican writer Jordi Soler again digs through weeds to find his family roots in his latest novel “La Fiesta del Oso” (The Republican Tale), :: from www.laht.com

CAUSA: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Needed To Keep Country Secure, Administration Committed to Reform says Napolitano

Now that Lou Dobbs has hung up his microphone on CNN, the populist New Jersey resident could be a viable candidate for the Garden State’s US Senate race in 2012, political experts said yesterday. :: from www.nypost.com

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday reaffirmed President Obama’s determination to pass comprehensive immigration reform that includes the touchy issue of legalizing 12 million undocumented immigrants. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says Washington is the No. 4 source of illegal guns in Mexico. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Now That Dobbs is Out, Who’s Next on the List? :: from theamericano.com

2012 fears are down for Maya ‘Long Count’ calendar :: from www.usatoday.com

I Have Only Begun To Tell Our Stories – Por Soledad O’Brien :: from www.pontealdia.com

Sotomayor Has Romantic ‘Friend With No Strings Attached’: Pal Tells Magazine :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Op Ed: Make Sure Latino Families Count

Announcing the Start of the Fall 2009 Television Writers Program – National Hispanic Media Coalition

The Center for American Progress applauds Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s push to move forward with the congressional debate.

Statement on Sec. Napolitano’s First Speech on Immigration Reform

International News :: English + Español --»

Death toll in El Salvador storms rises to 192 :: from www.miamiherald.com

A total of 2.92 million Mexicans were out of work in the third quarter of this year, a figure equal to 6.2% of the nation’s workforce :: from www.laht.com

Peruvian archaeologists have reached the conclusion that the Incas decapitated their enemies to use their heads as offerings after finding three skulls in a ceremonial vessel in the southeastern city of Cuzco. :: from www.laht.com

USA Role Under Spotlight in Venezuela Crisis with Colombia :: from www.laht.com

Authorities say a 7-year-old boy, three women and a university professor are among 15 people who were killed in a single day (this past Friday) in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexico angered by drug lord’s spot on Forbes list – El Chapo -(same thing happened last year) :: from www.usatoday.com

Turtles Are Casualties of Warming in Costa Rica :: from www.nytimes.com

Foraging- Mercado de Dulces in Morelia, Mexico :: from travel.nytimes.com

Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda Napoles a tourist hit in Colombia :: from www.news.com.au

ASU, ALRE release major study on Arizona’s Latino population – (with direct links to report & powerpoint)

10 Latino MLB ‘09 Season Highlights – (some cool stuff here) :: from bleacherreport.com

The ‘flea’ CNN’s Lou Dobbs couldn’t shake off – Interview with Roberto Lovato :: from trueslant.com

Few Latinos in leadership positions at California nonprofits – hold only 6% of executive director positions and 9% of board seats but are 36% of the state’s population :: from www.mercurynews.com

Postville Raid: Eighteen months have passed since immigration agents raided Agriprocessors Inc. meat plant, arrested nearly 400 workers, and sent the plant spiraling into bankruptcy. – On Thursday, the plant’s former vice president – Sholom Rubashkin – was found guilty of 86 of 91 counts of financial crimes. – Verdict brings closure to many in Postville :: from www.desmoinesregister.com

Hispanics accounted for more than half of the 95 swine flu-related deaths in Texas in the first six months of the H1N1 pandemic, an analysis by the state health department found. :: from www.chron.com

Think you’re obsessed with President Barack Obama and the many challenges he faces at home and abroad? – Well, you’re not alone. – Fidel Castro appears to have a fascination with the American leader that would make Obama Girl jealous, writing obsessively not only about his politics, but of his youth and vigor. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Dobbs’ CNN departure leaves me cold – (Gregory Tejeda’s insightful post – good read) :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Federal authorities have identified more than 111,000 immigrants with criminal records being held in local jails, during the first year of a program that seeks to deport immigrants who have committed serious crimes. :: from www.nytimes.com

GOP should take a cue from Lou Dobbs and resign their attack strategy on illegal immigration :: from www.latinalista.net

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

Tacos Al Pastor: Lebanon’s Gift to Mexico :: from www.washingtoncitypaper.com

Reflections on Lou Dobbs’ Turbulent Departure – (good quote) – “I believe free speech includes the right to be heard, but not everyone has a right to his or her own television show.” :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Western New York Native Thomas Perez has earned a high post in the U.S. Justice Department. – Friday, Perez will be sworn in as head of the department’s Civil Rights Division. He’ll report directly to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. :: from www.wgrz.com

HNBA Commends the Confirmation of Ignacia S. Moreno as the Assistant Attorney for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice

Hispanic Organizations Unite To Address Major Problems with Health Care Legislation – Ten national Hispanic groups sent a joint letter to Congress about the devastating impact of the health care legislation on Hispanic small businesses, seniors and families.

Juliet V. Garcia, the president of University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, has been named one of TIME Magazine’s Ten Best College Presidents of 2009 :: from www.brownsvilleherald.com

Longtime Rutgers Professor, Community Activist, Gay-Rights Pioneer Hilda Hidalgo Loses Cancer Fight

“El Gringo” Meddling Spurs Hispanic Revolt – Chicago politics :: from www.cdobs.com

A “Day of Happiness”: Immigration Activists, Hispanic Press Relish Dobbs’ Exit From CNN :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Five People We’d Rather See Replace Lou Dobbs Than John King :: from guanabee.com

Lou Dobbs Is Gone from CNN: Now What? :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya accused the U.S. government Thursday of weakening and changing course in the conflict over the June 28 coup that saw soldiers hustle him out of the country. :: from www.miamiherald.com

The official death toll from the floods caused by torrential rains last weekend stands at 157, with 14,166 people still in shelters – El Salvador :: from www.laht.com

The idea of the United Nations accepting a peacekeeping mission in Juárez may not be far-fetched, and the U.N.’s work in Haiti is an example. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Stop the deportation of Rigo Padilla :: from www.chicagonow.com

Guest Voz: NJ Mayor says it makes sense to grant citizenship to undocumented immigrants – Michael Wildes mayor of Englewood, New Jersey. :: from www.latinalista.net

More than 1,200 students are registered to attend the 10th Annual Latino Youth Conference hosted by the Latin American Association in Atlanta. :: from www.walb.com

Latinos felices por renuncia de Dobbs :: from www.impre.com

Salud en EE.UU.: hispanos temen exclusión :: from www.bbc.co.uk

State elections official fired after poking fun at Spanish-speaking voters – Texas :: from www.statesman.com

America’s Enduring Exceptionalism :: from theamericano.com

U.S. Deports Lou Dobbs – CNN Host Had Been Living Illegally In Country Since 1961 – (satire from the Onion – the photo made me laugh) :: from www.theonion.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Joaquín Sabina presenta `Vinagre y Rosas´ y se despide de los grandes escenarios :: from quemovida.excite.es

Marc and Jennifer are not in crisis :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Live review: Marc Anthony at the Gibson Amphitheatre :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Actress Eva Longoria said in an interview with Efe that she feels “sure” about the quality of her Spanish, which has allowed her to work on her first production in that language: “Dias de gracia.” :: from www.laht.com

Q&A: Latin Bitman Shows His True “Colour” :: from www.latina.com

Hair Poll: Shakira’s Evolving Look :: from www.latina.com

Inside Her Makeup Bag: Kate del Castillo :: from www.latina.com

Telenovela Thursdays: Abuela’s Got The Scoop On Luis Fonsi Break-Up – (video en Español) :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

LUIS FONSI Dominates First-Ever People en Español Awards

Calle 13 no recibió felicitación del gobierno de Pto Rico por sus Latin GRAMMY :: from www.univision.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

‘Tamale Lawyer’ to dish out start-up tale at YWCA lunch – Nancy Andrade, founder of Mexifeast Foods Inc. in Chicago, quit her job as a lawyer to launch her tamale business after many co-workers requested her mom’s recipe. :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Postville Raid: Eighteen months have passed since immigration agents raided Agriprocessors Inc. meat plant, arrested nearly 400 workers, and sent the plant spiraling into bankruptcy. – On Thursday, the plant’s former vice president – Sholom Rubashkin – was found guilty of 86 of 91 counts of financial crimes. – Verdict brings closure to many in Postville :: from www.desmoinesregister.com

Employment Verification: Repairing our Broken Immigration System

LATINA Style Business Series Welcomes Texas State Representative Jessica Farrar as Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Telemundo announced that Pilar Lamadrid has been named Vice President of Specials. :: from hispanicad.com

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter 2009 :: from money.cnn.com

ESPN Deportes Radio WAMA 1550 AM Launches in Tampa

The 12-year-old Hispanic Business Alliance has a new home and new name to expand its services and reach into the Memphis Hispanic community – making the transition into the Memphis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce :: from memphis.bizjournals.com

JCPenney Hires Patricia Romero to Lead Multicultural Marketing – Former Hyundai Exec Left Carmaker Amid Shrinking Ad Budget for Hispanic Market :: from adage.com

New Article from SSRN on NAFTA’s Impacts on Immigration :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

More US Hispanic/Latino News --»

Navy’s Ram Vela cuts foes down to size – “You definitely don’t see too many Hispanics playing division I football, especially undersized ones.” :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Gustavo Arellano and William Nericcio on Lou Dobbs Leaving CNN: Streaming Audio off KPFK.ORG :: from textmex.blogspot.com

Latino Fashion Week Delights a Fashionable Crowd in Chicago :: from www.chicagonow.com

Santa Barbara School Board Weighs In on Future of Cesar Chavez Charter School :: from www.noozhawk.com

CA Senator Gil Cedillo Issues Statement of CNN’s Removal of Lou Dobbs :: from www.obsnews.com

Dec. 31 Deadline for United States Tennis Association (USTA) Pancho Gonzalez Hispanic Tennis Grants :: from www.usatennisflorida.usta.com

Reaction to internal affairs investigation touches on Hispanic/police relations – Dallas :: from irvingblog.dallasnews.com

THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW – Raul Castillo, assistant fire marshal in Fairfax County, VA :: from www.washingtonexaminer.com

[¡Ask a Mexican!] Spicy Dama Parts :: from www.ocweekly.com

ELL makes a difference – After working as a social worker for several years, Patti Kuenzie made the switch to teaching. Now, an English Language Learners teacher for the River Fall School District, Kuenzie said she’s is happier than she’s ever been and doesn’t look back. :: from www.newrichmond-news.com

Durham Latinos will likely have a better pipeline to President Obama after weighing in Thursday on how to improve education for Hispanic Americans. – Leading a ”community conversation” at El Centro Hispano on Main Street was Juan Sepulveda, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. :: from www.heraldsun.com

Peruvian restaurant adds spice to downtown St. Louis – Mango :: from www.stltoday.com

There will be a runoff Tuesday for the next commissioner to serve Miami’s District 4, a seat held by Tomás Regalado before he was elected mayor. – Miami runoff: Francis Suarez the better choice :: from www.miamiherald.com

Final Lineup for the Latino Trendsetter Awards Announced!

Ill. Board of Education Chair Ruiz, State Senator Lightford & State Representative

Good riddance: Lou Dobbs leaves CNN :: from blog.nj.com

CNN: Advocacy group pressure didn’t cause Dobbs to leave :: from www.news-leader.com

Christians United for Israel formed an alliance with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. – The NHCLC claims to be America’s largest Hispanic evangelical organization, and CUFI is one of the largest Christian grassroots organizations in the country. :: from jta.org

NAHJ Welcomes Dobbs’ Departure From CNN

Na Na Na, Hey Hey Lou Dobbs Goodbye :: from xicanopwr.com

CAUSA: Lou Dobbs Departure Brings us Closer to Rational Debate on Immigration Reform

The Importance of La Hermana in Our Lives :: from www.powerfullatinas.com

The need for immigration reform topped the list of concerns that Latino leaders brought Thursday to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who held an hour-long “listening” session at a senior center in the Lower Yakima Valley. :: from www.yakima-herald.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Fidel Castro’s long goodbye – The ailing former leader of Cuba remains true to his word: ‘I am a revolutionary, and revolutionaries do not retire.’ :: from www.latimes.com

Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya accused the U.S. government Thursday of weakening and changing course in the conflict over the June 28 coup that saw soldiers hustle him out of the country. :: from www.miamiherald.com

The official death toll from the floods caused by torrential rains last weekend stands at 157, with 14,166 people still in shelters – El Salvador :: from www.laht.com

Mixed Signals on Honduras & Clinton’s position :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

Cuban blogger’s husband out to avenge her assault – Yoani Sanchez :: from www.miamiherald.com

The idea of the United Nations accepting a peacekeeping mission in Juárez may not be far-fetched, and the U.N.’s work in Haiti is an example. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Crean memoria musical de artistas oaxaqueños – Con el título de ‘Armonía en el Zócalo’, esta noche se presentará el material discográfico que reúne a 22 talentos que dan cuenta de los nuevos actores de la música oaxaqueña :: from www.imparcialenlinea.com

México: casi 500 muertes por AH1N1 :: from www.impre.com

Evaporation blamed on global warming has reduced Lake Titicaca, one of the world’s highest navigable lakes, to its lowest level since 1949 :: from news.yahoo.com

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped nearly 46 percent from August 2008 to July 2009 — the biggest annual decline in two decades :: from news.yahoo.com

Hispanic/Latino News Essentials --»

Lou Dobbs Delivers His Head to Hispanics, But That’s Not Necessarily a Good Thing – (interesting) :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com

First Hispanic Muppet Rosita plans to celebrate birthday with big piñata -moved to “Sesame Street” from her native Mexico in 1991, becoming its first Hispanic Muppet resident. :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Men, especially Hispanics, hard hit by loss of good jobs :: from www.sfgate.com

TOP Ten reasons Latino Sammy Sosa went from Black to White

Her Honor: A Portrait of Justice Sonia Sotomayor :: from www.latina.com

“Lopez Tonight” opened to 3.1 million viewers Monday night as the new TBS talkshow also premiered on Turner nets TNT and TruTV. :: from www.variety.com

U.S. State Department Sells Out Honduran Democracy for Senate Confirmations :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com

Monterrey (Mexico’s 3r-largest city) has fired almost a quarter of its traffic police for failing tests designed to detect corruption and ineptitude. And half of Monterrey’s traffic cops were ordered to undergo more training after performing poorly on the tests. Only a bit more than a quarter were found to be completely fit for the job. :: from www.miamiherald.com

For Battered Latina Immigrants: Dwindling Resources, But Also Hope – This is the second report in a special two-part series on domestic violence in immigrant communities by Feet in Two Worlds reporters. :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Initially waved off, Hispanic advocates jump into health debate – Effort centers on ensuring reform doesn’t shortchange immigrants :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Goodbye to an anti-hispanic – After months of pressure, Lou Dobbs’ departure from CNN is not only a sign that the network is interested in restoring its credibility but also that immigrants and Latinos will stand up firmly to hate mongering. :: from www.impre.com

BastaDobbs.com Announces Victory: Lou Dobbs to Leave CNN

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes on Wednesday announced his plans to seek an eighth term in the 16th Congressional District of Texas. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Tito x 2: Celebrating The Kings Of Mambo Again – Tito Rodriguez’s greatest-hits disc El Inolvidable is a singer’s paradise, with everything from smoking mambos to creamy boleros. Better yet, Rodriguez fronted a band with some of the best chops in Latin music. :: from www.npr.org

Mario Solis-Marich: Cyber-Deported! My Personal Tragic True Story of Being Rejected by the Tancredo Campaign :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

New bill recognizes families’ military sacrifices not tied to citizenship status :: from www.latinalista.net

Dallas-Fort Worth programs helping Hispanic mothers find teaching moments :: from www.dallasnews.com

Business groups in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez said Wednesday they are calling for United Nations peacekeepers to quell the drug-related violence that has given their city one of the highest homicide rates in the world. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Donations from countries and organizations began to be distributed on Wednesday in El Salvador among those affected by last weekend’s flooding and mudslides that killed 157 people, resulted in 58 people missing and hundreds of damaged homes. :: from www.laht.com

It’s Dobbs last night on CNN as employee, but not as subject of controversy :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com

AFTER THIRTY YEARS, Lou Dobbs is pushed off CNN. “Strong winds of change have begun buffeting this country,” he says on his last night, “affecting all of us.” Adios, Lou. :: from theunapologeticmexican.org

Lou Dobbs resigns from CNN – The outspoken newsman says he has been urged ‘to go beyond my role here.’ Is politics in his future? :: from www.latimes.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

First Hispanic Muppet Rosita plans to celebrate birthday with big piñata -moved to “Sesame Street” from her native Mexico in 1991, becoming its first Hispanic Muppet resident. :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Jenni Rivera and Alejandro Fernandez leave their fans, and press, waiting – Los Premios de la Radio in LA :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

The Evolution Of Shakira: From Edgy Oddity To Worldwide Superstar :: from newsroom.mtv.com

Paulina Rubio y Jenni Rivera Mix It Up Banda Style! – remix off of Ni Rosas Ni Jugetes :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

“Lopez Tonight” opened to 3.1 million viewers Monday night as the new TBS talkshow also premiered on Turner nets TNT and TruTV. :: from www.variety.com

Tito x 2: Celebrating The Kings Of Mambo Again – Tito Rodriguez’s greatest-hits disc El Inolvidable is a singer’s paradise, with everything from smoking mambos to creamy boleros. Better yet, Rodriguez fronted a band with some of the best chops in Latin music. :: from www.npr.org

Salma Hayek se escapa a Egipto – La actriz estuvo recorriendo el país en compañía de su hija y su esposo durante su participación en el Festival Internacional de cine de El Cairo :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Revista GQ nombra a Paulina Rubio la Mujer del Año :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Ojani Noa: “Ella (Jennifer López) está destruyendo mi vida” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Belinda está muy deprimida – La productora de la telenovela Camaleones aseguró que la joven está muy mal anímicamente con todos los chismes que se dicen sobre ella :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Joan Sebastian lanza al mercado guitarras que llevarán su nombre :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Men, especially Hispanics, hard hit by loss of good jobs :: from www.sfgate.com

Frank M. Pesqueira, who owned the Grande Tortilla Factory for more than 60 years, died Nov. 9 a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 99. – Tucson :: from www.azstarnet.com

Tax service taps into Hispanic market – Florida :: from www.naplesnews.com

Audi expects to see growth in Mexico, Brazil and other key markets this year despite the global crisis. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Martin Ortells: “The Emerging Latin American Middle Class Represents an Enormous Opportunity” :: from www.portada-online.com

Mike Cano named Publisher of El Latino in San Diego :: from hispanicad.com

Seccion Amarilla USA Limitless Access – Seccion Amarilla now available on your iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry

Yahoo! Launches Most Advanced Mobile Homepage for U.S. Hispanic Market

ImpreMedia and AOL Latino Announce Alliance for Content Exchange

Manuel Delgado: ‘Latino marketing more than just Spanish advertising’ :: from www.ramiroburr.com

“Lopez Tonight” opened to 3.1 million viewers Monday night as the new TBS talkshow also premiered on Turner nets TNT and TruTV. :: from www.variety.com

American Airlines adds a Santo Domingo-New York flight with Boeing 777 :: from www.dominicantoday.com

Anheuser-Busch’s Decades of Support for Latino Community to be Recognized at Los Angeles Gala

Charlotte’s classical-music station, Davidson College’s WDAV-FM (89.9), is looking at adding a Spanish channel. – Called “Concierto,” it would be broadcast on one of WDAV’s HD radio channels and streamed on the Web. :: from www.charlotteobserver.com

More US Hispanic/Latino News --»

Hispanic student reunion scheduled Saturday at Texas State University :: from www.sanmarcosrecord.com

Dr. Elba Garcia and Domingo Garcia to Co-Chair the 2009 Parents Step Ahead ‘Parent of Year’ Gala!

University of Central Florida Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández was recently named to the College Board’s governing body :: from news.ucf.edu

Caminos: Jonathan Suarez – Life of Experiences – of Kansas City KS is a well-traveled man which becomes his 90 years of age :: from www.kansascitykansan.com

Texan Students Debate Financial Aid for Illegal Immigrants :: from www.pbs.org

Hispanic Organizations Unite To Address Major Problems with Health Care Legislation in Congress

NCLR TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF SENATOR BOB MENENDEZ’S BOOK, GROWING AMERICAN ROOTS

DOBBS’S DECISION TO RESIGN IS A STEP FORWARD FOR FAIRNESS, ACCURACY, AND BALANCE ON CABLE NEWS

California’s Latino voters are going Brown – State Attorney General Jerry Brown :: from www.examiner.com

Love for a Lost Brother – The Chicano music world mourns the loss of another one of it’s own…Pete Perez :: from latinola.com

LULAC Hails Removal of Lou Dobbs from CNN

Meet Anjanette Delgado, author of The Heartbreak Pill :: from www.examiner.com

Statement by Antonio Gonzalez on Lou Dobbs Resignation

Statement by NHMC President & CEO Alex Nogales on Lou Dobbs’ Resignation

AILA WELCOMES SEN. MENENDEZ (D-NJ) INTRODUCTION OF THE MILITARY FAMILIES ACT

Adios Lou Dobbs :: from www.chicagonow.com

Literanista: The LOST TAINO TRIBE Documentary :: from www.literanista.net

Statement From The Hispanic Institute Regarding Lou Dobbs’ Departure From CNN :: from thehispanicinstitute.net

Ancho chili powder comes from poblanos; chipotles freeze well :: from www.freep.com

DA probes allegations of Latino bias in Long Beach case – New York :: from www.newsday.com

Forbes Magazine named drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman – a fugitive reputed to be hiding in the mountains of northern Mexico – to its list of the 67 “World’s Most Powerful People” :: from www.miamiherald.com

Barrow scientists partner with Hispanic ‘El Grupo’ in Alzheimer’s research

Fingernail Shaped Moons – a short narrative of what led me to become an educator by Jesse Tijerina :: from labloga.blogspot.com

Juan Sepulveda of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans will be at El Centro Hispano center in Durham on Thursday to speak with residents and local leaders about the status of Hispanic education. :: from www.rockymounttelegram.com

The scheduled appearance next week of an anti-illegal immigration activist at a student-sponsored forum on the University of Nevada, Reno campus is causing outrage among some faculty, students and members of the community. :: from www.rgj.com

In a surprise move, Lou Dobbs announced at the top of his show tonight that it would be his last :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Audi expects to see growth in Mexico, Brazil and other key markets this year despite the global crisis. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Monterrey (Mexico’s 3r-largest city) has fired almost a quarter of its traffic police for failing tests designed to detect corruption and ineptitude. And half of Monterrey’s traffic cops were ordered to undergo more training after performing poorly on the tests. Only a bit more than a quarter were found to be completely fit for the job. :: from www.miamiherald.com

The use of torture is generalized and systematic in Colombia, human rights activists from the Andean nation said here Wednesday. :: from www.laht.com

Woman Bursts into Mexican Assembly to Press Lawmaker for Child Support :: from www.laht.com

Protesting Electrical Workers Paralyze Mexican Capital :: from www.laht.com

Donations from countries and organizations began to be distributed on Wednesday in El Salvador among those affected by last weekend’s flooding and mudslides that killed 157 people, resulted in 58 people missing and hundreds of damaged homes. :: from www.laht.com

A severe storm has been blamed for widespread power cuts in Brazil which lasted more than five hours, the government said. :: from news.bbc.co.uk

Veterans Day: Saluting a Forgotten Force – Millions of Latinos are proud of their history of military service to our nation. To discover they have defended the USA against all enemies, from the Revolutionary War to the current conflicts in Afghanistan, one must cull through volumes of research, academic dissertations, or tomes of Spanish-language and Latino literature, because this history is not common knowledge. :: from hispanicad.com

A new study of workers at 50 hotels in the United States found that women were 50% more likely to be injured than men, and that Hispanic women had an injury rate two-thirds higher than their white female counterparts. :: from www.nytimes.com

As many as 750,000 Latinos and Latinas served in the armed forces during World War II, according to the U.S. Latino & Latina WWII Oral History Project

Melting Pop? Latin Music in America Is Sounding More Like Pop – (interesting – lots of audio to listen to) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Mexico and the Crisis of a Dependent Economy – The well-known 19th century Mexican saying—”poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States”—has become more poignant today than ever in the context of the global economic crisis. :: from americas.irc-online.org

Are All Latinos Happy that George Lopez is the New Latino Poster Boy? – By Ricardo González :: from theamericano.com

George Lopez is the first Latino host on late night – Teresa Puente’s take on the 1st 2 shows :: from www.chicagonow.com

Domestic Violence In Immigrant Communities: Often Triggered by Stress and Complicated by Immigration Status – This is the first in a special two-part series on domestic violence in immigrant communities by Feet in Two Worlds reporters. :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Al Horford, the Hispanic ALtanta Hawk that everyone loves – father, Tito, was the first Dominican-born player to play in the NBA :: from www.ajc.com

Sammy Sosa: Lighten up folks, it’s just facial cream – (this sure has gotten a lot of press) :: from www.suntimes.com

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

Reporting for the Big Bend Sentinel, Sterry Butcher reported on the US Department of Homeland Security’s new mass deportation program taking place in Presidio, Texas. :: from xicanopwr.com

Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in organized labor, more than doubling their representation from 5.8% to 12.2% over the past 25 years. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

N.Y. elections reflect city’s shifting racial landscape – For first time, whites will be in the minority on the City Council :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Lawsuit targets immigration enforcement – Racial profiling alleged in Salvadoran’s arrest in Frederick :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Republicans still hard-pressed for minority support – Despite his efforts to reach out to black, Hispanic, Asian and other minority groups in his campaign for governor, Robert F. McDonnell’s decisive victory Tuesday in Virginia was largely the result of his overwhelming support among white voters. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

All aboard for a tour of Little Tokyo and East L.A. Next stop: foodie nirvana :: from www.latimes.com

Tex-Mex chicken and dumplings recipe :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com

Internet users can now take a virtual pilgrimage on Spain’s Road to Santiago, or Way of St. James, thanks to Google’s Street View service. :: from www.laht.com

Wondering What ‘Real Latinos’ are Watching on TV? – (Laura Martinez isn’t 2 sarcastic, is she – funny video clip) :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com

“Silent” immigration raid in Minneapolis is more humane but still traumatic for mixed-status families :: from www.latinalista.net

Literanista: “25 Books Every Latina Should Read” Challenge :: from www.literanista.net

Nearly 70% of Latinos think that spiritual healing is very important in maintaining health and well being. :: from www.redorbit.com

Brazil emerged early Wednesday from a widespread power outage that plunged its major cities into darkness for hours – affecting millions of people :: from www.npr.org

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Essentials

Adamari López: “Si pude vencer el cáncer, podré vencer este obstáculo” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Melting Pop? Latin Music in America Is Sounding More Like Pop – (interesting – lots of audio to listen to) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Soy de Enita Nazario debutó en el primer lugar del ‘Latin Album Chart’ y al ‘Latin Pop Album Chart’ de Billboard :: from www.univision.com

Another Questionably “Magic” Moment in the History of Latinos in the American Imagination: George Lopez and Eva Longoria and a … Pole :: from textmex.blogspot.com

Are All Latinos Happy that George Lopez is the New Latino Poster Boy? – By Ricardo González :: from theamericano.com

George Lopez is the first Latino host on late night – Teresa Puente’s take on the 1st 2 shows :: from www.chicagonow.com

Additional

Catholic artist Noelle Garcia honors veterans with “Song For Our Soldiers” video on YouTube.

MTV Tr3s CELEBRA EL REGRESO DE LA EXITOSA SERIE “QUIERO MIS QUINCES” / MTV TR3S CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF HIT SERIES “QUIERO MIS QUINCES” – MTV Tr3s CELEBRA EL REGRESO DE LA EXITOSA SERIE “QUIERO MIS QUINCES” EL LUNES 16 DE NOVIEMBRE A LAS 9 P.M. ET/PT

COORS LIGHT AND DADDY YANKEE PARTNER TO PROMOTE LATEST SINGLE, “GRITO MUNDIAL” – Exclusive Events In Six Cities Give Fans Opportunity To Meet Daddy Yankee

According to sources, ABC higher-ups are considering moving Ugly Betty to Wednesdays at 10 in January as part of a flashy relaunch of the show in an effort to save it. :: from www.eonline.com

‘Lopez Tonight’ Brings Sabor Latino & Risas To Late Night :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Sotomayor Poses in Court for Latina Magazine Cover :: from www.1010wins.com

A four-day Latin lineup: Grammys, ‘Dominicanish,’ Septeo Nacional & ‘County of Kings’ in NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com

This week’s Latin events, Nov. 11-17 in NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com

SEPTETO NACIONAL IGNACIO PIÑEIRO DIRECT FROM CUBA: 2 SHOWS – Thursday November 19th at 8pm & 10:30pm (2 Shows) – NYC

Utilísima Arrives in the United States: A New TV Programming Option for the Hispanic Woman

Afirman que Luis Miguel y Aracely Arámbula se habrían casado :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Después de varios años, el cantante mexicano José José está de regreso en el mundo del cine con la película “Melate el corazón” :: from www.cronica.com.mx

La actriz Adamari López agradece apoyo tras la separación de Luis Fonsi :: from www.el-nacional.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Essentials

EFE Offers Anti-piracy Application for Ibero-America and US Hispanic Markets :: from www.portada-online.com

A new study of workers at 50 hotels in the United States found that women were 50% more likely to be injured than men, and that Hispanic women had an injury rate two-thirds higher than their white female counterparts. :: from www.nytimes.com

Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in organized labor, more than doubling their representation from 5.8% to 12.2% over the past 25 years. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Additional

PHOTO: San Fernando Valley Business Journal Nominated Tony Gracia, Power Media Group’s CFO, As One Of The 2009 Top CFO Awards

Pizza Patrón Partners with Anchor Bay Entertainment

Playful Trolls Introduce Children to Spanish and English in New Educational Computer Adventure

Citadel Media en Espanol Partners with Terra to Develop Online Brand Extensions for Radio Portfolio

National Society of Hispanic MBA Conference & Career Expo Still a Big Draw for Sponsors and Attendees

Health Net of California Expands Pioneering Cross-Border Health Plan into San Diego County – Health Net de California ofrecera un programa de salud fronterizo en el Condado de San Diego

PMDG Launches Regional Mexico Marketing Initiative

Mexico and the Crisis of a Dependent Economy – The well-known 19th century Mexican saying—”poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States”—has become more poignant today than ever in the context of the global economic crisis. :: from americas.irc-online.org

Tourism sector in Peru is surviving the crisis “better than we had expected” :: from www.livinginperu.com

A Spanish-language station belatedly flips radio’s ratings switch – “that Spanish-language station La Invasora came out of nowhere to nearly crack the Top 20.” :: from www.minnpost.com

Wondering What ‘Real Latinos’ are Watching on TV? – (Laura Martinez isn’t 2 sarcastic, is she – funny video clip) :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com

Ethnic Insights Form Foundations of McDonald’s Marketing :: from adage.com

Workers, organized by the community organization Make the Road New York, protested in front of York Restoration Corporation for the unpaid wages of two Latino workers. :: from www.queenscourier.com

Antonio Cepeda-Benito, dean of faculties for Texas A&M University, has been named in Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the Top 100 Influential Hispanics. :: from media.www.thebatt.com

Utilísima Arrives in the United States: A New TV Programming Option for the Hispanic Woman

National Hispanic Media Coalition Media Policy Priorities

More US Hispanic/Latino News --»

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) and Pfizer Helpful Answers Present Briefing on Hispanics and Health Care — Wednesday, November 18th

Univision 23, TeleFutura 49, and Univision Radio’s local stations have partnered to present the 3rd Annual “Festival del Tamal” (Tamale Festival) on Sunday, November 15 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Dallas Market Hall. :: from www.pegasusnews.com

Puerto Rico’s National Strike: “Peaceful Insurrection” Against the Wall Street Bankers :: from www.globalresearch.ca

The House Health Care Reform Bill and Immigrants :: from vivirlatino.com

Hartford-based Hispanic newspaper Identidad Latina has named a UConn Master’s candidate “Student of the Year” in their fifth-annual Latino de Oro Awards. – Robert Cruz :: from media.www.dailycampus.com

Carlos Vélez-Ibáñez and Paul Espinosa, professors in ASU’s Department of Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, are recipients of awards from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. The awards recognize energy, expertise and remarkable contributions to the Hispanic community. :: from asunews.asu.edu

Four Latino Angelenos win scholarships for math, science :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

University of Texas Research Study Needs Midlife Latinas - needed to fill out an online survey on physical activity and ethnicity; Participants will be reimbursed :: from latinola.com

Consuls from Latin America will help with the census :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Featured children’s bilingual book: Rene Has Two Last Names/Rene tiene does apellidos :: from www.examiner.com

Two San Antonio sisters, just back from Iraq, become naturalized citizens – 23-year-old Blanca Estella, right, and 22-year-old Maria Isabel :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com

Latina Mothers in America: Irene Cabrera :: from www.latina.com

The 2010 Census and Puerto Ricans: Statistical Policy Issues and Politics – Event in NYC – 6 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12 :: from prsun.blogspot.com

Latina Beauty » Alexa Rodulfo Needs Your Help :: from latinabeautyblog.com

Residents tell how to improve Latino education opportunity – Yakima, WA :: from www.yakima-herald.com

Cuban man executed Tuesday for Houston slaying :: from www.kswo.com

Chicago Teens Like Latin King Memoirs :: from www.literanista.net

Special Issue Of Medical Journal Explores Latino Health And Health Care :: from www.redorbit.com

A new program is helping Latino families in Los Osos. The Latino Family Literacy Program is an eight week program. It’s the second time this year it’s been conducted through the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. :: from www.ksby.com

Military Families Act Honors America’s Immigrant Soldiers and Families

The Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) Celebrates Veterans Day

International News :: English + Español --»

Upcoming Hispanic Canadian awards – held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the St. Andrews Club in Toronto, Ontario :: from canadianimmigrant.ca

Voices of Honduran Resistance Call for Deepening of Democracy :: from upsidedownworld.org

Seven children and one adult were reported missing after a Baptist church in El Salvador collapsed amid heavy rains and flooding caused by Hurricane Ida Nov. 8. :: from www.abpnews.com

Mexico and the Crisis of a Dependent Economy – The well-known 19th century Mexican saying—”poor Mexico, so far from God and so close to the United States”—has become more poignant today than ever in the context of the global economic crisis. :: from americas.irc-online.org

Tourism sector in Peru is surviving the crisis “better than we had expected” :: from www.livinginperu.com

Internet users can now take a virtual pilgrimage on Spain’s Road to Santiago, or Way of St. James, thanks to Google’s Street View service. :: from www.laht.com

Brazil emerged early Wednesday from a widespread power outage that plunged its major cities into darkness for hours – affecting millions of people :: from www.npr.org

Hispanic/Latino News Essentials --»

I Might Be Mexican, but I Don’t Have to Like ‘Lopez Tonight’ – Comedian Trots Out Tired, Unfunny Ethnic Humor :: from adage.com

Cubans Warily Test Their New Freedom To Criticize :: from www.npr.org

Mexico declares flood emergency in 2 south cities – A week of torrential rain has flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico’s Gulf coast :: from www.miamiherald.com

At least 10,000 Salvadorans are in urgent need of food aid after devastating floods and mudslides that damaged crops, destroyed homes and killed 130 people, the U.N. World Food Program :: from www.miamiherald.com

Heroic Texas Latino officer says policewoman at Fort Hood ‘erased a lot of prejudice’ – (interesting) :: from www.star-telegram.com

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus took the right stand on threatening to withhold healthcare votes :: from www.latinalista.net

Just what America needs, another talk show – Gregory Tejeda on the Lopez show :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

After deferring his dream to play in the NBA, Greivis Vasquez is returning to Maryland for his senior year. But in Venezuela, they’re more interested in what comes after that. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Roberto Rodriguez: Beaten by police and running to victory – November 7 marks 30 years since he won his first police brutality trial in East L.A. :: from bsnorrell.blogspot.com

One of the largest immigration crackdowns under the Obama administration to date took place in the Twin Cities last month, when 1,200 undocumented janitors were ‘quietly’ fired from their jobs :: from minnesota.publicradio.org

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

Undocumented students mobilize to win legal status :: from www.miamiherald.com

Health officials say low-income Latino immigrants haven’t been getting enough attention during the H1N1 pandemic. They’re considered a high risk group because they often lack health insurance, have high rates of chronic diseases and difficult jobs. :: from www.capradio.org

Women play a bigger role in Mexico’s drug war – Addiction, the economy and the lure of living well have sucked many into the narcotics underworld. The trend threatens the foundations of Mexican society. :: from www.latimes.com

Juan Misael Gonzalez-Montañez, 8, of Sacramento used crayon and watercolors to create his winning entry in an artwork competition sponsored by the government of Mexico. He was one of 15 top winners out of 6,266 entries worldwide for the official 2010 Mexican calendar. :: from www.sacbee.com

Chávez’s Next Target: El Salvador – Twenty-first century socialism may have stumbled in Honduras but it is being tried again in El Salvador. :: from online.wsj.com

‘Mayan 2012 apocalypse theory’ not true, Nasa says :: from www.telegraph.co.uk

Members of a Guatemalan family living in Marin County are now separated by thousands of miles after immigration officials deported the parents of three children overnight. – California :: from abclocal.go.com

Greater civic engagement will make Latinos a political force – This year’s elections in key Massachusetts cities have marked some important milestones for Latinos. :: from www.eagletribune.com

A city-commissioned report shows Hispanics have received the most subprime loans of any local ethnic group and criticizes Santa Clarita officials for a lack of fair housing outreach. – California :: from www.the-signal.com

Honoring Ourselves, As We Honor Our Veterans – Fighting racism is one of the many battles our Veterans have fought and died for :: from latinola.com

U.S. officials wrong in celebrating fall of the Berlin Wall as work continues on our own border wall :: from www.latinalista.net

Lack of info — not fear — hurts census :: from www.suntimes.com

Entravision Communications reports its revenues are down 17% :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

At Napa’s Latino markets, owners and shoppers feel the pinch :: from www.napavalleyregister.com

Cuba’s blogosphere has taken on a decidedly harsher face in recent months, an act of online defiance in the face of government retribution. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexican clergy seek global help as violence grows :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mastering English is the key to achievement for Hispanic children – (I am not agreeing or disagreeing but interesting) :: from www.star-telegram.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Essentials

I Might Be Mexican, but I Don’t Have to Like ‘Lopez Tonight’ – Comedian Trots Out Tired, Unfunny Ethnic Humor :: from adage.com

Sebastián Silva “The Maid (La Nana)” cleans up film festivals’ prizes :: from www.sfgate.com

Más de 10 años después de su separación oficial, Mecano está a punto de lanzar “María Luz”, un tema inédito incluido en el CD-DVD-libro “Mecano Siglo XXI”, que sale a la venta el próximo martes con motivo del 30 aniversario del grupo español. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

Just what America needs, another talk show – Gregory Tejeda on the Lopez show :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

En la edición de diciembre/enero de PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL conoce quienes se llevaron los reconocimientos; Aracely Arámbula, Luis Fonsi y Lucero, fueron algunos de los premiados :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Alejandro Sanz vuelve al pop-rock pero sin perder su aire flamenco con su nuevo disco “Paraíso Express” :: from www.google.com

George Lopez not ready for late night :: from www.bostonherald.com

Review: ‘Lopez Tonight’ :: from www.allyourtv.com

Jennifer Lopez has unleashed a legal nightmare on her ex-husband — filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Ojani Noa over a tell-all movie and intimate home videos. :: from www.tmz.com

Carlos Vives recibe su décimo disco de platino en Colombia :: from www.timesoftheinternet.com

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Hundreds of people who bought tickets to see a popular Latino band over the weekend were demanding refunds Monday after the band never performed. – COLUMBUS, Ohio :: from www.10tv.com

Actors, film directors and arts supporters gathered at the Indio Performing Arts Center on Monday to announce the lineup of the inaugural Coachella Valley Latino International Film Festival. – Dec. 4-6, will coincide with the 18th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival :: from www.mydesert.com

More Photos from the Latin Grammys, Afterparties and All :: from hissip.com

Congratulations, George Lopez. Now Be Funny :: from www.multichannel.com

‘Lopez Tonight’ premiere: ‘The revolution begins right now!’ :: from watching-tv.ew.com

‘Lopez Tonight,’ George being George – TBS show bubbles along on the energy of its host :: from www.medialifemagazine.com

George Lopez Show: Gags Were Almost Incomprehensible :: from www.inentertainment.co.uk

‘Lopez Tonight’: Is it All it’s Made Out to Be? :: from www.reelempire.com

Confident Lopez gets a little tacky in debut :: from www.suntimes.com

San Antonio Opera presents Jose Feliciano :: from www.ramiroburr.com

Lupita D’Alessio: “Me metía 5 gramos de droga al día” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Confesiones de los ganadores de los Premios People en Español :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Intentan asaltar a Luz Elena González – La actriz aseguró que varios hombres la persiguieron en un auto en la capital mexicana cuando se dirigía al bautizo de la hija de Itatí Cantoral :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Susana González otra vez embarazada :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Alejandra Guzmán demandará a cosmetóloga y niega liposucción :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Essentials

HBO, Harley-Davidson, Rite Aid, Arby’s and Cheetos Use HipCricket’s Hispanic Mobile Marketing Network to Most Effectively Reach the Burgeoning, Highly Receptive Hispanic Market

Highest reach ever for Univision Latin Grammys – 12.8M viewers :: from hispanicad.com

Entravision Communications reports its revenues are down 17% :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

At Napa’s Latino markets, owners and shoppers feel the pinch :: from www.napavalleyregister.com

One of the largest immigration crackdowns under the Obama administration to date took place in the Twin Cities last month, when 1,200 undocumented janitors were ‘quietly’ fired from their jobs :: from minnesota.publicradio.org

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Free Press, Hispanic Media Coaltion: We Can Make Own Net-Neutrality Decisions – Groups Want Debate To Shift Back To Substance Of Issues, Not Perceptions :: from www.multichannel.com

Quepasa Assembles New E-mail Delivery Team and New Membership Growth Soars

Affinity Credit Union has been awarded an Innovation Grant for nearly $40,000 from the National Credit Union Foundation to launch a prepaid reload card program specifically designed to serve area Hispanics.- Iowa :: from www.desmoinesregister.com

EchoStar Committed To Mexican Satellite-TV Venture – CEO :: from www.nasdaq.com

Ex-NY Post editor sues paper for racism, sexism – Sandra Guzman, a black and Puerto Rican associate editor, was terminated on Sept. 29 in retaliation for complaints about allegedly pervasive racism and sexism at the newspaper. :: from www.forbes.com

Famous Guatemalan chicken restaurant opens first Rhode Island location in EP :: from www.eastbayri.com

Dominican Tourism offices to open in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando, Boston :: from www.dominicantoday.com

IMF Approves $1.7 Bln Loan To Dominican Republic :: from www.rttnews.com

Republica Deportiva’s Las Senadoras Help Guys Step Up Their Game

Korean trade with Latin America is growing strongly led by Brazil and Panama. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

Singapore continues boosting its business and trade relations with Latin America. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com

George Ramos: “GuiasLocal.com will offer the opportunity to make money from referrals” :: from www.portada-online.com

AdClickMedia Now Offers Spanish Language Website Ad Placement

Nestlé Waters North America announced that it is celebrating its commitment to the Hispanic community with the opening of its first U.S. Nestlé Pure Life Mercado del Agua (Water Store) – grand opening on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in the Bronx, New York :: from hispanicad.com

SKYPE appoints NewLink Communications PR AOR for Hispanic & LatAM :: from hispanicad.com

Que Buena Radio’s 11th Annual ‘Los Premios de la Radio’ – The event will be held at the famed NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE, located across the street from the STAPLES Center, on Tuesday, November 10th at 7:15 p.m :: from hispanicad.com

Mexicanal offer new digital carriage in Texas, Oklahoma & Kansas :: from hispanicad.com

A city-commissioned report shows Hispanics have received the most subprime loans of any local ethnic group and criticizes Santa Clarita officials for a lack of fair housing outreach. – California :: from www.the-signal.com

Yahoo! En Espanol Reveals the Most POPular Searches for October

The first issue of Latin Star is out on the street – new bilingual lifestyle magazine :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Fox Sports en Espanol Hits Ratings Home Run With 2009 World Series Coverage

Garcia Research Hispanic Online Panel Reaches 10,000 Member Mark

Workshops for Latino immigrants focus on preventing foreclosure in Sacramento – Preserving and protecting that investment is the focus of a pilot program launched this week to help Mexican and other Latino immigrants in Sacramento and the northern San Joaquin Valley avoid foreclosure :: from www.sacbee.com

The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to pick its first post-schism board :: from www.news-press.com

Latina Leadership Lessons: Building Alliances :: from www.powerfullatinas.com

Is Eva’s Ad Too Racy? – (the new Calvin Klein billboard in NYC featuring Eva Mendes) :: from www.latina.com

More US Hispanic/Latino News --»

Reading Latino Summit’s 87 ideas released – Mayor says recommendations will be pored over, addressed – Pennsylvania :: from readingeagle.com

Gunmen targeting Hispanic businesses in Houston :: from www.chron.com

Thousands enjoy Festival Latino at Hugh McRae Park – Wilmington NC :: from www.wwaytv3.com

Actors, film directors and arts supporters gathered at the Indio Performing Arts Center on Monday to announce the lineup of the inaugural Coachella Valley Latino International Film Festival. – Dec. 4-6, will coincide with the 18th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival :: from www.mydesert.com

Mexico, U.S. Blame Each Other After Border Crackdown Fails :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Miami Dade College to train Mexican Red Cross workers :: from www.miamiherald.com

Photographer’s work helped defuse Cuban Missile Crisis – RIP William B. Ecker :: from www.heraldtribune.com

Interview: Don Navarro, master rum-maker :: from www.guardian.co.uk

A Guatemalan designated as one of the world’s biggest drug kingpins has been convicted of cocaine importation and distribution charges by New York jury :: from www.google.com

Hofstra University Cultural Center Bilingual Conference on Jorge Luis Borges, Argentinian Writer, Philospher and Poet, to Attract International Scholarly Participation

San Francisco Giants prospect Angel Villalona released from jail :: from www.mercurynews.com

Women say ‘adios’ to black hair salons in favor of Dominicans :: from www.thegrio.com

A man who helped load smuggled immigrants into a tractor-trailer in which 17 of them later died in Victoria was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison Monday. – Abelardo Flores Jr in Texas :: from www.chron.com

Tortuphina Press Announces New Book by Ana Munoz-Jordan: ‘How Turtle Became a Dolphin’

LANDMARK HOUSE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL IS GOOD FOR LATINOS, SENATE NEEDS TO COMPLETE THE TASK AND BUILD ON THE HOUSE EFFORT, SAYS NCLR

Charlie Beck, the mayor’s nominee to head the Los Angeles Police Department, told Hoy Newspaper he will make a particular effort to reach out to Latinos through community meetings and by conducting news conferences and any other police function in English and Spanish. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Book review: Sworn to Silence, by Linda Castillo :: from www.examiner.com

Eva Longoria Parker to Be Honored at MALDEF 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala

The Americano Interview with Congressman Mike Pence :: from theamericano.com

El Dia de Los Muertos at Self Help Graphics in LA :: from laist.com

Elizabeth Zambrano, Victor Zambrano’s Mother, Kidnapped In Venezuela :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Traveling in Mexico despite drug violence, H1N1 flu :: from www.latimes.com

Roaming the Riviera Maya – It’s easy to enjoy winning accommodations, scenic nature reserves, wondrous ruins and delectable cuisine without yardlong drinks. :: from www.latimes.com

In Queretaro, a rich and colorful past and present – A colorful past rich in Mexican history (Intrigue! Revolt!) is just part of the charm of this now-mellow colonial city. :: from www.latimes.com

Mexico’s family-friendly hot spots – Consider heading to locales in Nayarit and Oaxaca, where surf, sun and inexpensive attractions have been a hit for one family of four. :: from www.latimes.com

El Museo del Barrio: Illuminating Past, Present and Future of Latino and Latin American Art :: from hispanicnewyorkproject.blogspot.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Women play a bigger role in Mexico’s drug war – Addiction, the economy and the lure of living well have sucked many into the narcotics underworld. The trend threatens the foundations of Mexican society. :: from www.latimes.com

An exchange program between the University of Guadalajara and the University of Alberta is at risk because Edmonton students are hesitant to study in Mexico given the ongoing drug wars in parts of the country, Mexican students say. :: from www.edmontonjournal.com

The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the United States a decade ago is in stable condition after his face was crushed with a blunt object while trying to stop a fight. -Norge Luis Vera :: from www.google.com

Vatican official seeks more access to Cuban media :: from www.google.com

Cubans Warily Test Their New Freedom To Criticize :: from www.npr.org

Chávez’s Next Target: El Salvador – Twenty-first century socialism may have stumbled in Honduras but it is being tried again in El Salvador. :: from online.wsj.com

UNICEF assisting victims of flooding in El Salvador

While a drought has put Caracas under widespread water rationing for the first time in years, for Venezuelans in this hillside slum it’s just more of the same. :: from www.npr.org

Venezuelan government controls over 700 media outlets :: from english.eluniversal.com

Fears of a New Cold War in Venezuela and Colombia :: from www.theatlanticwire.com

Tastes of Newly Fashionable Valparaíso, Chile :: from travel.nytimes.com

Argentine teens are now totally smitten with the “Twilight” :: from news.xinhuanet.com

Argentine journalists, academics and ruling party lawmakers met Monday to challenge the conclusions of an international media group that Latin American leaders are exerting too much control over the press. :: from www.google.com

Ecuador Negotiates Emergency Electricity Imports With Peru :: from online.wsj.com

IMF Approves $1.7 Bln Loan To Dominican Republic :: from www.rttnews.com

Mexico declares flood emergency in 2 south cities – A week of torrential rain has flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico’s Gulf coast :: from www.miamiherald.com

At least 10,000 Salvadorans are in urgent need of food aid after devastating floods and mudslides that damaged crops, destroyed homes and killed 130 people, the U.N. World Food Program :: from www.miamiherald.com

Salvadoran community organizations in Los Angeles have mobilized to help their country after a tropical storm over the weekend left at least 130 people dead in the small Central American nation. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Electrical Workers of Mexico Take on Calderon Government :: from upsidedownworld.org

Cuba’s blogosphere has taken on a decidedly harsher face in recent months, an act of online defiance in the face of government retribution. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexican clergy seek global help as violence grows :: from www.miamiherald.com

Manuel Zelaya’s backers: Boycott Honduran election :: from www.miamiherald.com

Too Late to Salvage Hondura’s Elections, Zelaya Backers Say :: from www.laht.com

US State Dept ‘deplores assault’ on Cuban bloggers :: from www.miamiherald.com

Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya: Talks Are Off with Coup Government After Deal Collapses :: from www.democracynow.org

Mexico City’s literary circle – The Centro Histórico area is the nation’s repository of rare and antique bookstores. :: from www.latimes.com

Up next: A Latino president? – who will be the nation’s first Latino president? :: from www.sgvtribune.com

Remembering Marcelo Lucero : Images and Thoughts from Vigil in Patchogue, Long Island :: from vivirlatino.com

Many illegal immigrants deported in ‘a cloud of uncertainty’ :: from www.post-gazette.com

Colombia said on Sunday it will appeal to the U.N. Security Council and the OAS after Hugo Chavez, the fiery leftist president of neighboring Venezuela, ordered his army to prepare for war in order to assure peace. :: from www.reuters.com

MARISA TREVIÑO: She’s one blogging Latina lista to be reckoned with! :: from laprensa-sandiego.org

Honduras leadership in limbo as accord dissolves :: from www.miamiherald.com

BLS: Unemployment Rate Rose to 10.2% in October; Hispanic Unemployment at 13.1% :: from thehispanicinstitute.net

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

Physician bias might keep life-saving transplants from black and Hispanic patients

Essential to the Fight: Immigrants in the U.S. Military

Two women (Latinas) who had applied and been approved under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that gives them permits to be in the country legally report being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, arrests that landed them in jail, in one case for an entire month. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

House Passes Landmark Health Care Reform Bill That Leaves Intact Provisions Increasing Immigrants’ Access to Health Insurance :: from www.micevhill.com

Sammy Sosa says skin rejuvenation process reason his skin appears lighter – (photos really show the difference) :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Korean-Americans learn Spanish to help out at work – Business owners attempt to cool tension with Latino workers – Chicago :: from www.chicagotribune.com

AP interview: Pablo Escobar’s son asks forgiveness :: from www.miamiherald.com

Republican Party courting Latinos in Nevada (and elsewhere) :: from www.upi.com

Republican Debra Medina says she’ll be the first candidate in the 2010 Texas governor’s race with Spanish-language TV ads. :: from www.statesman.com

Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez detained, beaten on way to march :: from www.miamiherald.com

Iraq war veteran’s wife spared deportation – Frances Barrios, who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child, receives humanitarian parole and can stay in Los Angeles and apply for a green card. Her husband suffers from post-traumatic stress. :: from www.latimes.com

NY village gets new voting system to aid Hispanics – A federal judge imposed an unusual election system on a suburban village Friday :: from news.yahoo.com

Hispanics Dodge a Bullet – Hispanics would have been hurt in critical ways by the proposed change to the census :: from www.americanprogress.org

Ancient trees at risk in Peru – The huarango is a celebrated Peruvian tree that can live for over a thousand years. :: from www.livinginperu.com

Traditional Healers Choose to Fight H1N1 Naturally :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Pro-Immigrant Demonstrators and Hispanic Media Confront Sheriff Arpaio on Visit to Southern California :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

WCVI Study Finds Disproportionate Foreclosures in Latino, Black Communities

A small Dominican Republic town plagued by birth defects wants to know if a U.S. power company is to blame. :: from www.miamiherald.com

In pictures: Yucatan wonders – (wow some amazing photos) :: from news.bbc.co.uk

George Mason University Study Shows Deep Anti-Immigration Sentiment in Pockets of Prince William County

CNN’s Rick Sanchez Interviews Juanita Castro: “While you were still in Cuba and your brother was beginning a Marxist revolution, you were not only cooperating with the CIA, but you were protecting CIA agents who were inside Cuba at the time.”

Report on Women’s Human Rights Violations Shows Systematic Attack on Women Under Honduran Coup :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com

Would Mass Deportation Mean More Jobs for U.S. Workers? :: from immigrationimpact.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Essentials

Funny how ‘Lopez Tonight’ host George Lopez found success :: from www.nydailynews.com

Ximena Sariñana ya tiene listo el repertorio de su próximo disco :: from www.univision.com

ReMexa’s Jazmin Lopez The Next J.Lo? :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Los puertorriqueños Luis Fonsi y Adamari López informaron el domingo que están separados :: from www.univision.com

Lopez enters late night fray – Actor-comedian excited to represent Latino audience :: from www.suntimes.com

I Hate Clowns and So Should You – We shouldn’t have clowns telling American Latinos that they need a separate but equal award – Review of Latin Grammy Awards by Al Carlos :: from latinola.com

Additional

Univision and Todobebe Announce Season 2 of Viva La Familia

Exclusive Video Premiere: Nelly Furtado Quiere “Más” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

“In the Heights” takes the stage in St. Louis :: from www.stltoday.com

Songs To your Eyes Launches New Latin Music Division and “Caliente Music” Catalog :: from www.filmmusicmag.com

COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE: GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP TOUR DATES

Review: Luz Silenciosa by Mexican director Carlos Reygadas :: from labloga.blogspot.com

2nd annual San Antonio Latino Music Festival rules Main Plaza with variety :: from www.mysanantonio.com

OMARA PORTUONDO’S “GRACIAS” WINS THE LATIN GRAMMY FOR BEST CONTEMPORARY TROPICAL ALBUM

Latin Recording Academy Presents Orchard Artists with Grammy Honors

CALLE 13 Sweep The LATIN GRAMMY Awards – The Critically Hailed Duo From Puerto Rico Win All Five Awards For Which They Were Nominated

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Essentials

Historic Merger Creates Stronger Pipeline for Latinos Into Corporate America – ational Hispanic Business Association (NHBA) to Merge with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) creating an organization with over 14,000 members nation-wide.

With more than 3,000 employees, not including hundreds of sales representatives and truck drivers, Goya has 17 factories in the United States, the Caribbean and Spain, and generates more than $1 billion in sales per year. :: from www.nj.com

Korean-Americans learn Spanish to help out at work – Business owners attempt to cool tension with Latino workers – Chicago :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Hispanic company makes news profitable – While other media companies struggle, John Paton and his Hispanic impreMedia are happily thriving :: from www.thestar.com

WCVI Study Finds Disproportionate Foreclosures in Latino, Black Communities

BLS: Unemployment Rate Rose to 10.2% in October; Hispanic Unemployment at 13.1% :: from thehispanicinstitute.net

Additional

Solera National Bank Announces President’s Community Advisory Council

Increased Technological Resources Available to Latino Professionals and Hispanic Businesses – Two National Professional Hispanic Organizations Enhanced Their Capabilities to Support Latino Business

Stanley Works Launches Its Hispanic Marketing Campaign to Help Grow Skills and Build Knowledge Among Hispanics in the Trades

Goya’s Flavor Factory in Secaucus, NJ – (with lots of photos) :: from www.nj.com

Goya Foods, the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, will open a 204,000-square-foot distribution site in Salem County, N.J. :: from philadelphia.bizjournals.com

Facing Economic Crisis, Citizen Organizations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico Fight Back Against Structural Adjustment :: from americas.irc-online.org

Bernardo Garza Sada, founder and former chairman of Mexico’s Grupo Alfa, died in Monterrey, :: from www.laht.com

A southwest Ohio Hispanic group has published a book it hopes will help students better understand Hispanic and other immigrant groups and curb anti-immigrant sentiment. – The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA :: from www.newarkadvocate.com

AT&T’S RALPH DE LA VEGA NAMED WORLDWIDE CHAIRMAN OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: For Thyme Matters chef, good food becomes a way to connect – Alejandra Chavez in El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com

A small Dominican Republic town plagued by birth defects wants to know if a U.S. power company is to blame. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Would Mass Deportation Mean More Jobs for U.S. Workers? :: from immigrationimpact.com

Sedano’s Supermarkets Expands to Orlando

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized for excellence – SAHCC receives 4-star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerc :: from www.communitynewspublisher.com

More US Hispanic/Latino News --»

Physician bias might keep life-saving transplants from black and Hispanic patients

Lucero’s brother feels ‘ambushed’ by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy :: from www.newsday.com

Poll: 41 percent say Obama has not improved race relations :: from thehill.com

4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics in Chicago :: from www.suntimes.com

Facing Economic Crisis, Citizen Organizations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico Fight Back Against Structural Adjustment :: from americas.irc-online.org

A new report by the advocacy organization Voices for Utah Children provides fascinating and troubling information about an estimated 130,000 immigrant children who live in the Beehive State. :: from www.deseretnews.com

El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez announces he will seek Texas state Senate seat :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Puerto Ricans in Buffalo Boxing History: Believe it or not! :: from thelatinjournal.blogspot.com

A Colony by Any Other Name is Still a Colony – Puerto Rico :: from efrainortizjr.blogspot.com

Hispanic population growing in Eau Claire, Wisconsin :: from www.jsonline.com

A southwest Ohio Hispanic group has published a book it hopes will help students better understand Hispanic and other immigrant groups and curb anti-immigrant sentiment. – The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA :: from www.newarkadvocate.com

2nd annual San Antonio Latino Music Festival rules Main Plaza with variety :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Interim director resigns at Rhode Island’s Progreso Latino – George L. Ortiz Jr. :: from www.projo.com

Yasmin Vizcaino, Miss Hispanic Oklahoma State University 2009, and the Stillwater Public Library are joining to provide information and resources to permanent Hispanic residents who want to become United States citizens. :: from www.stillwater-newspress.com

Argentine Photographer Humberto Rivas Dies in Barcelona :: from www.laht.com

The New Latino Vote Under Obama – A Rift Between 2008 Latino Obama Supporters and the Republican Party. :: from abcnews.go.com

After immigrant killed (Marcelo Lucero) in NY, others tell of abuse :: from hosted.ap.org

National Alliance for Hispanic Health commends passage of health care bill

Isabel Toledo Describes New Michelle Obama Dress: “It’s Very Marilyn Monroe” (VIDEO)

Rep. Loretta Sanchez reiterates that she is not running for Governor :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Symposium: San Francisco’s Role in Shaping National Immigration Policy – November 9, 2009 :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Bernardo Garza Sada, founder and former chairman of Mexico’s Grupo Alfa, died in Monterrey, :: from www.laht.com

Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez detained, beaten on way to march :: from www.miamiherald.com

Colombia said on Sunday it will appeal to the U.N. Security Council and the OAS after Hugo Chavez, the fiery leftist president of neighboring Venezuela, ordered his army to prepare for war in order to assure peace. :: from www.reuters.com

Ancient trees at risk in Peru – The huarango is a celebrated Peruvian tree that can live for over a thousand years. :: from www.livinginperu.com

Soldiers wary of often corrupt Mexican police :: from www.miamiherald.com

A small Dominican Republic town plagued by birth defects wants to know if a U.S. power company is to blame. :: from www.miamiherald.com

In pictures: Yucatan wonders – (wow some amazing photos) :: from news.bbc.co.uk

Honduras leadership in limbo as accord dissolves :: from www.miamiherald.com

Report on Women’s Human Rights Violations Shows Systematic Attack on Women Under Honduran Coup :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com

Carmen Ortiz has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, becoming the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold the state’s top federal prosecutor’s job. :: from www.dailynewstribune.com

A Mix of Flash and Idealism at the Latin Grammys – Glitz and heart-on-sleeve emotionality mingled, every so often, with political and social messages at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards. :: from www.nytimes.com

Native American corporations, particularly an array of Alaska Native Corporations, have become major defense and homeland security contractors – responsible for a wide range of national security operations, including electronic surveillance on the border, running immigrant detention centers, and supplying security and other services in U.S. overseas wars and energy exploitation. :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com

Latin Grammys: Calle 13 dominates with 5 awards – “Other than Calle 13, there were no other major winners. ” – Mercedes Sosa won the prize for Best Folk Album. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Senate Democrats Thursday blocked a GOP attempt to require next year’s census forms to ask people whether they are U.S. citizens – Vitter’s attempts fail :: from www.google.com

Premium Press Releases --»

“JOHN LEGUIZAMO LIVE!” HEATS UP JACKSONVILLE – Catch the Latest Work from John Leguizamo LIVE on Stage – Two Nights ONLY! Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21 – Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, Terry Theatre

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News --»

The closing immigration window :: from www.reporternews.com

THE LEGALIZATION SOLUTION – IPC Reports Highlight Gains Made From Legalization Programs Past and Explore Future Legalization Proposals

Activists Push for Immigration Reform on Anniversary of Long Island Hate Crime – Marcelo Lucero :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Miami sports agent who aided in defections freed from jail – Juan Ignacio Hernández Nodar, a Miami sports agent who served 13 years for trying to help Cuban baseball stars defect, will fly home Friday. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Like California’s 30 years ago, Oregon’s growing Latino population is reaching a tipping point: A critical mass of Latino professionals is starting to organize and influence state and local politics. – dubbed Latino Agenda for Action :: from www.oregonlive.com

The memory of Marcelo Lucero’s death still horrifies but the atmosphere that created it still exists :: from www.latinalista.net

One of Marcelo Lucero’s Attackers Pleads Guilty :: from vivirlatino.com

A third woman has filed a paternity claim against Paraguay’s Roman Catholic bishop-turned- president, her lawyer confirmed Thursday – President Fernando Lugo :: from www.miamiherald.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Essentials

Todo sobre el Latin GRAMMY – Calle 13 arrasó en la premiación; Juan Gabriel se robó el show (y el vino); y Eugenio Derbez se lució con sus chistes :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Backstage en el Latin GRAMMY – Mientras tú veías el show, esto fue lo que pasó detrás del escenario :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college :: from www.washingtonpost.com

A Mix of Flash and Idealism at the Latin Grammys – Glitz and heart-on-sleeve emotionality mingled, every so often, with political and social messages at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards. :: from www.nytimes.com

He’s not fat: But Iglesias jokes about it – Comedy Central’s new comedy special “Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Not Fat … I’m Fluffy” :: from www.nhregister.com

Latin Grammys: Calle 13 dominates with 5 awards – “Other than Calle 13, there were no other major winners. ” – Mercedes Sosa won the prize for Best Folk Album. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Additional

Latin Singer Alejandro Sanz Searches for Paradise :: from abcnews.go.com

Calle 13 Gets Cool Reception at Latin Grammy Awards :: from www.latina.com

Q&A: Natalie Morales Dishes on “White Collar,” “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps” :: from www.latina.com

George Lopez Recreates ‘ER’ Set for New Show :: from extratv.warnerbros.com

El reventón tras el GRAMMY – PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL fue el anfitrión de la fiesta oficial del Latin GRAMMY, mira todo lo que sucedió :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Lo que no viste en la alfombra verde – ¿Cómo se portaron Eva Longoria Parker, Juan Gabriel y René Pérez Joglar en la alfombra verde? ¡Entérate! :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Juan Gabriel es homenajeado en Las Vegas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Raúl de Molina y Lili Estefan reciben estrella en Las Vegas :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Ely Guerra regala canción – La cantante lanza hoy “Stranger”, el primer sencillo de Hombre invisible –su primer álbum de material inédito en más de cinco años– a través de la nueva tienda de música digital Mapamondo :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Essentials

Orange Advertising Network Launches in the US and Latin America

El Tiempo de Boston is New England’s seventh Spanish-language weekly paper. New England is home to 900,000 Hispanics, including 437,000 in Massachusetts :: from www.boston.com

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TLN en Español, Canada’s first nationally available 24-hour all-Spanish channel, has launched on Shaw Digital TV, in the Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg markets. :: from www.broadcastermagazine.com

SOA Software Roberto Medrano Recognized for Leadership in the IT Industry

Goya opens distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL :: from www.suburbanchicagonews.com

Lexicon Marketing’s newest website, www.mundosinbarreras.com, enhances its content to include the Coca-Cola sponsored Latino sin Barreras contest, and welcomes Katie Barberi as one of its newest members. :: from hispanicad.com

Telemundo station group management shuffle – Celia Chávez, Erika Diaz, Manuel Abud, Efren Padilla and David Padilla :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

A national group is launching an initiative to help the private sector better integrate Latinos into the work force in Portland and two other cities – the Hispanic Integration Initiative, run by New York-based Americas Society and Council of the Americas :: from www.oregonlive.com

Gregorio Announces Newest Latino-Inspired Neckwear Collection Just in Time for the Holiday

The National Latina Business Women’s Association Gather in Force and Unity to Help Shape the Future for Latina Business Owners

AP Launches Mobile News Network, “AP Mobile América Latina” :: from www.editorsweblog.org

Native American corporations, particularly an array of Alaska Native Corporations, have become major defense and homeland security contractors – responsible for a wide range of national security operations, including electronic surveillance on the border, running immigrant detention centers, and supplying security and other services in U.S. overseas wars and energy exploitation. :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com

Sheraton PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER Hotel & CASINO TO OPEN IN November

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“English as a Second Language” in Alabama schools :: from www.waff.com

LULAC leader says new Arlington school should be named for Cesar Chavez :: from www.star-telegram.com

MASCOTTE — Voters in this south Lake County city this week reversed a historical decision made two years ago when they elected Central Florida’s first Latino mayor. – The tables turned for Feliciano “Felix” Ramirez and Jeffrey Krull, whom Ramirez easily defeated in his landmark 2007 election with 68 percent of the vote. This time, Krull squeezed by with 12 more votes to defeat Ramirez, who had strong ties with Mascotte’s increasing Latino population. :: from www.orlandosentinel.com

Why are Hispanics under-represented in Yakima :: from www.kndo.com

HACIA Cook County Board President Candidates’ Forum – Illinois :: from abclocal.go.com

Lizette Olmos, LULAC and MillerCoors Lideres Campaign – she needs your help to win

Francisco Ayala, 103 – Acclaimed Spanish writer was a resolute opponent of Franco :: from www.washingtonpost.com

A Victory in the Senate with the Halt of the Vitter Amendment – LULAC

NFL Latino has great news for all Hispanic and Latino fans of the NFL: The launch of the contest, Tu Pasion! :: from latinola.com

Interview with mystery author Steven Torres :: from www.examiner.com

Tulsa Conference Helps Hispanic Boys Beat The Odds :: from www.newson6.com

Day of the Dead goes mainstream :: from www.600words.com

Trenton Latino political leader: Time to lick wounds and focus on unity – rethinking campaign strategy yesterday after three Latino candidates lost :: from trentonian.com

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TLN en Español, Canada’s first nationally available 24-hour all-Spanish channel, has launched on Shaw Digital TV, in the Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg markets. :: from www.broadcastermagazine.com

A third woman has filed a paternity claim against Paraguay’s Roman Catholic bishop-turned- president, her lawyer confirmed Thursday – President Fernando Lugo :: from www.miamiherald.com

TOP Ten Latino-themed Caskets for Sale at Wal-Mart

Low Latino voter turnout in NJ and VA elections reveal a return to the old ways :: from www.latinalista.net

Grassroots Effort to Oust Lou Dobbs Now 100,000 Strong – Latino leaders and their allies who are part of BastaDobbs.com vow to continue online campaign putting pressure on CNN to drop Dobbs

Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel – The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico’s beloved Juan Gabriel. :: from www.google.com

Calle 13: With the people, without a map – Calle 13 hit it big in a hurry. Unsettled by fame, MC Rene Perez set out to connect on a personal level with Latin America. :: from theenvelope.latimes.com

For immigrants, illness can bring a death sentence :: from www.boston.com

The U.S. Supreme Court has indicated it is interested in hearing an appeal from business groups that, for the past two years, have been trying to have Arizona’s controversial employer-sanctions law thrown out. – The sanctions law, which punishes companies for hiring illegal immigrants and requires all Arizona employers to use a federal electronic system to verify the work status of employees, has been upheld by two lower courts. :: from www.azcentral.com

Cuban Tomas Regalado was elected mayor of Miami with a pledge to control spending, limit property-tax increases and curtail development :: from www.bloomberg.com

A top Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) official confirmed that officers were conducting a training exercise at CSUN that involved members of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA) earlier this semester. – Members said they were targeted and profiled by LAPD officers during their first meeting on Sept. 2. & that they were followed, harassed and intimidated by “undercover police officers” during a ceremony to welcome first-time freshmen to their organization. :: from sundial.csun.edu

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AZ GOP Committeman: Ask “Brown People” About Crime in Tucson :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Francisco Ayala, honored Spanish author, dies at 103 :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Mixed impressions inside the poll numbers – Texans on immigration :: from www.texastribune.org

Hispanic women snap up brands that boost their behinds- Colombian jeans celebrate women’s curves :: from www.tennessean.com

In Mexico, fears of a ‘lost generation’ – Violence among young soars as drug cartels recruit more minors :: from www.washingtonpost.com

They’ll (the NBA) take our money, but do they want us in the stands? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Geraldo Rivera faces tough critics – a pair of abuelitas :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Remembering Marcelo Lucero : One Year Later, The List of Hate Crimes Grows Longer :: from vivirlatino.com

Guest Columnist: Sergio Troncoso. Is the Texas Library Association excluding Latino writers? :: from labloga.blogspot.com

The Prevention Research Center (PRC) in St. Louis is launching a multinational research project focused on preventing the leading causes of death in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America. – will conduct a four-year, $2.8 million effort to apply and adapt evidence-based strategies for preventing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity in the United States, Mexico and Brazil :: from mednews.wustl.edu

Hispanic Voter Turnout Remains Low – voter turnout rate of just 21% in Yakima, WA :: from www.kimatv.com

Dr. Luther Castillo — Voice of the Voiceless in Honduras :: from news.newamericamedia.org

FIU to develop model programs to keep Hispanics in college – Although 57% of non-Hispanic white students nationwide graduate within six years; only 46 % of Hispanics do so. :: from weblogs.sun-sentinel.com

Dominican-born judge wins bench in N.Y. State Supreme Court – Diccia Pineda-Kirwan :: from www.dominicantoday.com

Deal to restore Manuel Zelaya in Honduras at risk – Supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya say lawmakers are stalling efforts to bring him back to office before a Nov. 29 election. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Hispanic/Latino Entertainment News --»

Essentials

Corte de Las Vegas absuelve a Juan Gabriel :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel – The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico’s beloved Juan Gabriel. :: from www.google.com

Calle 13: With the people, without a map – Calle 13 hit it big in a hurry. Unsettled by fame, MC Rene Perez set out to connect on a personal level with Latin America. :: from theenvelope.latimes.com

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Only in CATALINA Magazine – Mario Lopez on the Job and at Home

International Megahit ‘Los Simuladores’ to Debut in United States Exclusively on Cinelatino

MTV TR3S CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF HIT SERIES “QUIERO MIS QUINCES”

Sykes, Lopez bring new colors to late-night TV – In the blink of an eye, late-night TV is shifting from a white men’s club to the start of a rainbow coalition. :: from www.google.com

Photos: Latin Music Superstar Luis Fonsi to Serve as Celebrity Ambassador for the 6th Annual Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital(R)

Latin Grammys gives Calle 13 and other acts another spotlight – The awards, which turn 10 this year, have found a comfortable niche between marking shifting Latino tastes and acknowledging that the acts have a growing number of non-Latinos fans. :: from theenvelope.latimes.com

Iberoamerica:Our Way(s) lasts from November 5-13 and will feature Latin American films at MoMA in NYC :: from ourlatinamerica.blogspot.com

Ernesto D’Alessio sepultó a su papá :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Shakira promueve Bogotá :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Alicia Machado le da el “sí” a William Levy :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Arrestan a hermana de Carmen Dominicci :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Jenni Rivera: “Sí soy peleonera” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Jaime Bayly: “He sido un amante muy malo” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News --»

Essentials

Older Hispanics hit by high jobless rate – The AARP is holding a forum focusing on older Hispanic workers, who were among the first to be laid off when the recession hit. :: from marketplace.publicradio.org

Peru’s Gonzalo Begazo among most influential Hispanics in technology in USA :: from www.livinginperu.com

U.S. Hispanics and Acculturation :: from blog.nielsen.com

The U.S. Supreme Court has indicated it is interested in hearing an appeal from business groups that, for the past two years, have been trying to have Arizona’s controversial employer-sanctions law thrown out. – The sanctions law, which punishes companies for hiring illegal immigrants and requires all Arizona employers to use a federal electronic system to verify the work status of employees, has been upheld by two lower courts. :: from www.azcentral.com

Additional

Ad Shop Wins Fifth Consecutive Creative, Innovation Award in 2009 – Adrenalina

Crucero USA Redefines Leisure and Travel in Southern California

Seccion Amarilla USA, LLC Signs Agreement to Display YELLOWPAGES.COM Listings

Sonico appoints Angel Gambino, former Bebo social network executive

New Lists Targeting Latin Consumers :: from www.portada-online.com

Ex-Bebo VP Angel Gambino Joining LatAm Social Net Sonico :: from paidcontent.org

Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. (LBI Media) announced that its newly launched, top-rated nationwide network, Estrella TV, will unveil “Estrellas Hoy,” a brand-new, original show that offers viewers an exclusive and unprecedented look into the world of top Latino celebrities. The hour-long show, which premiered on September 14th, airs Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. CT/4:00 p.m. ET. :: from hispanicad.com

Telemundo rolls out brand identity ‘Atrévete a Más’. :: from hispanicad.com

padma media and marketing, Inc. tapped to launch UNAM’s Los Angeles Satellite Campus. :: from hispanicad.com

State Senator Gilbert Cedillo AND LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS HOST “EL PODER VERDE” GREEN JOBS SUMMIT :: from www.californiachronicle.com

Julio Cesar Chavez is opening Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones (Champions), a one-of-a-kind boxing-themed restaurant and entertainment venue on November 10 in Mesa, AZ :: from hispanicad.com

Latin American Businesses look to past in adapting to Current Economic Downturn. :: from hispanicad.com

Day of the Dead influencing U.S. fashion merchandising :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com

Alexandra Limón is heading to Fresno to become nightside general assignment reporter for KGPE-47, the CBS affiliate. – leaves Telemundo in Tucson :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

After more than 10 years providing information to Hispanics in Alaska, publisher Gil Sánchez was forced to shut down his Web site El Sol de Alaska. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Telemundo L.A. talent update :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

@ Ad-Tech New York: WPP’s Latin American Interest, Hispanic Digital Panel :: from www.portada-online.com

Chicago Association of Hispanic Journalists to launch new Web site with Community News Matters award – $30,000 to launch :: from www.chicagonow.com

Ikea Begins Creative Review to Integrate General Market With Hispanic – Retailer Says It Is Searching for Improved Communications Efficiency in U.S. :: from adage.com

Build A Word-Of-Mouth Campaign :: from www.mediapost.com

Nov. 11: MMC Presents Talk with Guy Garcia, Author of The New Mainstream – Marymount Manhattan College, NYC :: from marymount.mmm.edu

An immigrants’ rights group has launched a campaign to educate workers about their rights and encourage local employers to treat them fairly. – Connecticut :: from www.courant.com

THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SPONSORS FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS

Why we are not marketing to Hispanics effectively? :: from www.rbr.com

Latino Families’ Fight for Banking Reform :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Spanish-Language Twitter Debuts :: from www.laht.com

Internet Innovation Alliance Launches “IIA en Español” on Website – Online tool is designed to serve as a resource on technology and broadband-related issues for Spanish language communities

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New Spanish for Beginners DVD from Whistlefritz ‘Adentro y Afuera’ Wins Multiple National Awards

APA Poll Finds Stress Having an Impact on Families, Hispanics

Obama and the White House in Spanish

A nation called, Latinos answered – Honoring our veterans Pt. I of III :: from www.lavozcolorado.com

News from the Brown Side of Town (Los Angeles) Part 1 ~ November 2009 – Chismes & News from the Land of 1000 Dances :: from latinola.com

How Day of the Dead was celebrated throughout the Americas :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com

A ‘Precious’ opportunity for young nuyorican actress – Stephanie Andujar :: from www.nydailynews.com

Teatro Pregones marks 30 years with new musical, ‘Aloha Boricua’ – Bronx, NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com

This week’s Latin picks, Nov. 4-10 – NYC :: from www.nydailynews.com

Coalition calls for public oversight in new San Bernardino 287(g) agreement

Editorial Ultramar Launches Miami Hispanic Poetry Collection

Valencia Community College’s Osceola campus was recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities with its Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award, in recognition of the college’s efforts in advancing the mission and goals of HACU. :: from orlando.bizjournals.com

A former Memphis police officer has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing money from Hispanic motorists while on duty. :: from www.wreg.com

Lawrence City Council will have Hispanic majority – Massachusettts :: from www.eagletribune.com

Hispanic students face language barrier challenges in Maryland :: from www.hometownglenburnie.com

“Latinos en America” A Small Caress After a Thousand Slaps in the Face :: from elvocerous.com

The tennis coaches workshop “How Hispanic Coaches can Impact Tennis Development in the United States” will be held on Nov. 20, 2009, in Pembroke Pines, Fla. :: from www.usatennisflorida.usta.com

In a new book Migration and the Transformation of the Southern Workplace Since 1945 (University of Florida Press), University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Professor of History Colin Davis, Ph.D., along with his co-editor, Robert Cassanello, present a collection of seven essays that examine the impact that migration and globalization are having on labor in the American South. :: from main.uab.edu

Cocktail of the Week: Coronela :: from www.latina.com

A lesson in effecting change — and compassion — on immigration front :: from www.southcoasttoday.com

Democrats push Pelosi to protect immigrants :: from www.politico.com

Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-Tex.), the powerful chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, was the subject of a complaint to ethics investigators last year after an aide contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about the kidnapping of a distant relative of Reyes’s wife. :: from www.washingtonpost.com

President Obama Nominates Judge Albert Diaz and Judge James Wynn to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes aide: No misuse of power in rescue of relative :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Welcomes Juan Garibay as a Community Ambassador

Tlaloc the Aztec ‘rain god’ ate babies :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

Borimix: Puerto Rico Fest 2009 – A Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage – NYC :: from www.puertoricofest.org

New Immigration Article: Of Hope and Humility: Christian Realism, Immigration Reform and Executive Leadership :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

The American Heart Association Launches Go Red Por Tu Corazon at the Latin Grammy’s to Educate Latinas About Their Heart Health

ALMAS program provides Henry Sibley’s Latino students with bridge to a brighter future – Minnesota :: from www.twincities.com

International News :: English + Español --»

For the first time ever, Bolivians living abroad will be able to cast their ballots in the upcoming general election. :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Hope and Disappointment in Uruguay’s Elections :: from upsidedownworld.org

In Mexico, fears of a ‘lost generation’ – Violence among young soars as drug cartels recruit more minors :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Jamaican Official Lobbies for Spanish as Second Language :: from www.laht.com

3 doctors and a nurse have been arrested for allegedly selling newborns after telling mothers their babies had died at a private hospital in Mexico City :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Deal to restore Manuel Zelaya in Honduras at risk – Supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya say lawmakers are stalling efforts to bring him back to office before a Nov. 29 election. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Walking a mile in an immigrant’s moccasins – Ben Reed married Deyanira Escalona in Mexico after she was deported at LAX while en route to their planned wedding in Idaho. They live in Mexico now. “I’ve been radicalized by the whole experience,” Reed says. :: from www.latimes.com

Half of American kids will live in households receiving food stamps before age 20, according to a study reported Monday in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. :: from www.usatoday.com

Friendly Fire? CNN’s Lou Dobbs Gets Called Out By CNN’s Reliable Sources :: from www.mediaite.com

Native Americans Profit from Abusive Immigrant Detention and Billions of Dollars in National Security Contracts :: from borderlinesblog.blogspot.com

Miriam Flores is a 42-year-old Mexican immigrant who has taken the cause of English as a second language to the nation’s highest courts. :: from www.laht.com

Child welfare workers too quick to remove Latino children from their families :: from www.latinalista.net

Latin Grammys aim to bring Latin music to the mainstream – After a decade, Latin music’s most important awards show still falls short of its original goals — bringing greater visibility to Latin artists and musical styles. :: from www.miamiherald.com

The debate over health care for illegal immigrants continues to percolate in Congress despite the Obama administration’s efforts to put it to rest, with lawmakers in both houses also wrangling over how much coverage to provide for immigrants who have settled in the country legally. :: from www.nytimes.com

Lawrence elects Massachusetts’ first Latino mayor – William Lantigua :: from www.boston.com

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Feet in 2 Worlds: Grand Central Publishing‏‏’s dedication to Latino storytelling, in English, celebrates universal experiences with a distinct Latino flair – Grand Central Publishing muestra una dedicación singular a través de su apoyo de autores latinos; cuyas obras en inglés y con los pies en dos mundos, celebran las riquezas de nuestras vidas

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Study finds Lehigh Valley’s Hispanic students are progressing – But struggles persist in areas such as reading. Valley area review is called ‘eye-opening’ – Pennsylvania :: from www.mcall.com

Hispanic Women Run for Nevada Office – Several candidates hope to alter the composition of the Nevada State Legislature. There are currently no Hispanic women serving in the legislature, but four have already announced they will run next year :: from www.kolotv.com

Reid Gets No GOP Support For Resolution Honoring Hispanic Media :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

A soldier every 3 feet on the US/Mexico border = 6,930,880 soldiers – Immigration Anecdotes :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com

Stop the Deportation of the Mejia-Perez Family; Parents of a Dreamer :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

In these times, cities need to do more to help day laborers :: from www.latinalista.net

ICE gives voice to victims of human trafficking in the United States

Board of Immigration Appeals Rules Not to Reopen Old Deportation Cases :: from immigrationimpact.com

Hispanics urged to make census count – Cities plan outreach to allay fears of government probing that could limit federal dollars – Chicago area :: from www.chicagotribune.com

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Essentials

Ednita Nazario vuelve con ‘Soy’ – La cantante boricua se tardó dos años para realizar su más reciente disco :: from www.impre.com

Calle 13’s biggest challenge at the Latin Grammys tomorrow will perhaps come from the late icon Mercedes Sosa, whose last album is up for three awards. :: from www.nydailynews.com

After 76 years, a return engagement for Cuba’s Septeto Nacional :: from www.nydailynews.com

Calle 13 heads to Latin Grammys rapped in turmoil :: from www.nydailynews.com

Latin Grammys aim to bring Latin music to the mainstream – After a decade, Latin music’s most important awards show still falls short of its original goals — bringing greater visibility to Latin artists and musical styles. :: from www.miamiherald.com

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Little Joe: ‘I’m diabetic! Are you?’ :: from www.ramiroburr.com

Q&A: Pacha Massive Continue to Spread Good Vibes :: from www.latina.com

This week Miami hosts the 2009 Urban Latin Music Conference, where all kinds of industry types will convene to share ideas and info in the name of music. :: from blogs.miaminewtimes.com

The Driving Force Behind a Latin GRAMMY Nomination :: from hispanicmarket.wordpress.com

Legendary Omara Portuondo to become first Cuban national on stage at Latin Grammys :: from www.nydailynews.com

Actor Jorge Vargas died at a Mexico City hospital after a long battle with cancer, the artist’s family said Tuesday. He was 68. :: from www.laht.com

The Jazz Mambo King in Exile – Arturo O’Farrill :: from www.observer.com

Omara Portuondo, una diva camino al Grammy :: from www.miamiherald.com

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Ad Spend in Spanish-Language Media Falls by 6.3%, Nielsen Says – Hispanic Print Suffers Double-Digit Drop for 12 Months Through June 2009 :: from adage.com

Minorities, less-educated workers see staggering rates of underemployment – the underemployment rate is 25.1% for Hispanic workers and 23.8% for black workers, compared with 14.2% for white workers :: from www.epi.org

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Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on this week’s immigration enforcement and workers’ rights report

Julio Ojeda-Zapata on the Potential for Newspaper Storystreaming :: from www.steverubel.com

Latinos en el foco de la crisis – Elogian plan para crear una nueva agencia de ayuda al consumidor :: from www.impre.com

NFL seeks to score with Hispanic Fans – Can Latino celebrities change the face of NFL team ownership? :: from www.poder360.com

Latino-themed Caskets @ Walmart.com :: from juantornoe.blogs.com

Latina Leadership Lessons: When We Wear Masks :: from www.powerfullatinas.com

Pain Of Global Downturn Persists In Mexico :: from www.npr.org

U.S. Woes Cut Cash Flow From Mexican Migrants :: from www.npr.org

Quepasa and Mexico’s Tourism Board Announce Social Media Marketing Initiative

Close to 450,000 Chilean public employees went on a 48-hour strike demanding an across-the-board wage hike of 8% :: from www.laht.com

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Immigrant kids under cloud – Report says many suffer financially and from continuing ill will – Utah :: from www.deseretnews.com

Life’s a real beach for New York Latino politicos :: from www.nydailynews.com

Lehigh Valley public schools have experienced growth in population of Latino students over past decade – Pennsylvania :: from www.lehighvalleylive.com

After nearly a quarter of a century, Lebanon’s Hispanic Outreach program is moving to a new home with a new sponsor. – Pennsylvania :: from www.ldnews.com

Viewpoint: Being Latino in America – commentary by MARIA ELENA SALINAS :: from www.ivpressonline.com

Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district. :: from www.laht.com

Guatemalan Writer Jaime Barrios Peña Dies :: from www.laht.com

Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado :: from www.miamiherald.com

Latino Fashion Struts its Stuff – Fashion Week geared toward Latino design – Chicago :: from www.nbcchicago.com

New Immigration Book on the Politics of Immigration Reform :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

There was a call Tuesday for more Spanish-speaking drivers on the Red Rabbit bus line in Gainesville and the surrounding area. – Georgia :: from www.accessnorthga.com

39% of NY Immigration Detainees Have Meritorious Claims :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

NLEI and NLU partner to meet Latino community’s specific educational needs – Illinois

California Congresswoman Loretta Sánchez Leads Congress’s Charge Against Domestic Abuse :: from www.pontealdia.com

Tom Wolfe’s upcoming book explores immigration in Miami :: from www.post-gazette.com

Could the U.S.-Cuba Travel Ban End Soon? :: from www.time.com

Chicago Ethnic Media Question U.S. Census Officials :: from news.newamericamedia.org

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Last Argentine dictator, ex-generals go on trial :: from www.miamiherald.com

El Salvador Named Top 10 Travel Destination for 2010 by Lonely Planet :: from www.latina.com

El Salvador’s president says the country will award its highest honor to six Jesuit priests murdered by the army in 1989. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Pain Of Global Downturn Persists In Mexico :: from www.npr.org

Flooding after days of heavy rain along Mexico’s Gulf Coast has forced more than 44,000 people from their homes :: from www.miamiherald.com

U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos arrived in Tegucigalpa on Tuesday to join a commission set to verify compliance with the accord reached last week by deposed Honduran President Mel Zelaya and the de facto regime installed by the June 28 coup. :: from www.laht.com

A news reporter who wrote about violent drug crimes has been strangled in the northern Mexican state of Durango – El Tiempo de Durango journalist Jose Bladimir Antuna :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Close to 450,000 Chilean public employees went on a 48-hour strike demanding an across-the-board wage hike of 8% :: from www.laht.com

Latinos need more than lip service – Families are being torn apart by America’s broken immigration system. President Obama needs to show leadership and fix it – (the view from England) :: from www.guardian.co.uk

The Newest Face in the Late-Night Party – The arrival of “Lopez Tonight” on TBS is breaking up what Jay Leno likes to call “the parade of nine white men” on the late-night talk shows. :: from www.nytimes.com

A little more than 1 million people work in the illegal drug trade including “around 200,000” women, according to the COCyP association of peasant organizations, based on police estimates. :: from www.laht.com

The Strange Bedfellows of the Census Boycott :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Top 10 Reasons Not To Wear A Culturally Appropriating Halloween Costume :: from labloga.blogspot.com

‘Drop Lou Dobbs’ Campaign Nearing 100,000 Signature Goal – need 30k more! :: from thehispanicinstitute.net

Rights activists in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana have hung 5,100 small white crosses on the fence straddling the U.S. frontier to commemorate migrants who have died trying to cross. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Immigrant Jail Tests U.S. View of Legal Access – City Bar Justice Center is calling for all immigrant detainees to be provided with counsel. :: from www.nytimes.com

The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar – The 2010 Census will radically alter the demographic map and the rules of engagement between Hispanic and general-market shops :: from www.adweek.com

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Feet in 2 Worlds: Grand Central Publishing‏‏’s dedication to Latino storytelling, in English, celebrates universal experiences with a distinct Latino flair – Grand Central Publishing muestra una dedicación singular a través de su apoyo de autores latinos; cuyas obras en inglés y con los pies en dos mundos, celebran las riquezas de nuestras vidas

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The 287(g) policy has become a perverted version of its original intent in Tennessee :: from www.tennessean.com

“Day of the Dead” one of those concepts often misunderstood :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

FBI investigating Joe Arpaio for using deputies to intimidate critics :: from immigrationclearinghouse.org

In Latin America, weapons buying spreads mistrust – Weapons purchases in Latin America are soaring as nations cast a wary eye on their neighbors. :: from www.miamiherald.com

More than 200 bodies recovered at Arizona/Sonora border :: from bsnorrell.blogspot.com

Texas needs Spanish-speaking social workers :: from www.dailytexanonline.com

Zelaya, Micheletti Beginning to Disagree About Crisis-Ending Accord :: from www.laht.com

Mexico reaches record 100 extraditions to US :: from www.miamiherald.com

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The Newest Face in the Late-Night Party – The arrival of “Lopez Tonight” on TBS is breaking up what Jay Leno likes to call “the parade of nine white men” on the late-night talk shows. :: from www.nytimes.com

Epic Recording Brings Together Latin Artists Under a Common Cause – “Unete Con La Gota de la Vida, Benefiting City of Hope.”

Singer Alejandro Sanz welcomes fans to “Paradise” set to release “Paraiso” November 10 on Warner Music Latina :: from www.reuters.com

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‘Sin Social’, an Independent Latin Film, Recent Winner of the Platinum Reel Award at the Nevada Film Festival, Premiers on November 20, 2009

Now in its fourth season, with declining ratings, Ugly Betty has become a pretty little bauble that should probably be wrapped up and put away. :: from watching-tv.ew.com

Personal Stories Highlight fifth annual Long Island Latino International Film Festival :: from www.nytimes.com

America Ferrera loves Betty’s growth

SAG seeks more Spanish – 100-200 bilingual guild members perform dubbing :: from www.variety.com

Jay Perez CD: ‘feeding off live audience energy’; Grammy nom :: from www.ramiroburr.com

Calle 13, Luis Fonsi Set for Latin Grammy Awards :: from abcnews.go.com

High School is Named After Oscar de la Hoya in Boyle Heights :: from hissip.com

Mario Cimarro agrede a Ninel Conde :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Cynthia Klitbo estrena novio “intelectual” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

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Reeling Mexico hopes travel deals bring back the tourists :: from www.usatoday.com

Despite Recession, Startup Hispanic Endeavors Grow – From Vidaysalud to Zubi Shop, Internet Investment Continues :: from adage.com

Daisy Expósito-Ulla receives Women of Virtue Award from LatinBiz :: from hispanicad.com

Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce struggles to end ‘toxic’ rift :: from www.dallasnews.com

Rising NFL viewership signals cultural shift for Hispanics :: from www.tampabay.com

Tapping the Hispanic consumer market – Distributor helps gas stations stock Hispanic foods – St Joseph, Missouri :: from www.stjoenews.net

The Hispanic Market Is Set to Soar – The 2010 Census will radically alter the demographic map and the rules of engagement between Hispanic and general-market shops :: from www.adweek.com

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Impact of foreign-born dairy workers mostly positive in Idaho :: from www.magicvalley.com

A painful way to make a living, but for some migrants, little choice – farm workers in Ohio :: from www.sanduskyregister.com

Guias Local, Inc. Announces the Beta Launch of their Bilingual U.S. Local Search GuiasLocal.com

The rise of Ascendant Commercial Insurance, an insurer funded by the Cejas family – Pablo Cejas, chairman and CEO of PLC Investments :: from www.miamiherald.com

Latinos Seek Control of Second Federal Savings in Chicago’s Little Village :: from www.wbez.org

Green Jobs: Opportunity for Latinos – Hispanics could put skills from declining industries to work in a sector that shows more promise :: from www.poder360.com

Brands focus on social media to target multicultural groups :: from www.prweekus.com

P&G Adapts Its Web Fashion Show for Hispanic Women – Branded Program ‘De Moda’ Retooled With Latin Topics, Celebs :: from adage.com

Home Shopping Latino Inc. Signs Production Agreement With ROCCX

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has selected interactive agency Sensis to launch a targeted advertising campaign to increase participation in the E-Verify program :: from hispanicad.com

Fox Sports en Español promotes Paul Laureano y Juan Vallejo :: from hispanicad.com

Araceli de León Promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager of KBLR-40 in Las Vegas and KDEN-25 in Denver :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Mexican market opens in steel mill neighborhood – Pueblo, CO :: from chieftain.com

Nine years and Hispanic farmers still waiting for discrimination suit ruling :: from www.fresnobee.com

Undocumented laborers in Lake Worth struggle as once-dependable jobs vanish – Florida :: from www.palmbeachpost.com

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board of directors has named Lea Marquez Peterson, its president and CEO. :: from www.azstarnet.com

Peru expects to export US $750 million in asparagus annually :: from www.livinginperu.com

Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: McDonald’s franchise owner said he would never cook another hamburger – Richard Castro in El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com

With restaurant association, Mexican cuisine broadens its borders :: from www.kansascity.com

Virginia Hispanic chamber founder believes in building bridges – Michel Zajur :: from www2.timesdispatch.com

Border Media, formerly BMP Radio, is ending Spanish-language broadcasts on four Austin stations as of 1 a.m. Sunday – La Ley 98.9 FM, Digital 92.5 and 104.9 FM, and Juan 1490 AM :: from www.austin360.com

Translating finance, in dollars or dinero – Lynn Jimenez’s “¿Se Habla Dinero? The Everyday Guide to Financial Success” :: from www.washingtonpost.com

A growing operation: New cheese factory ready for business – Nuestro Queso in Ilinois :: from www.journalstandard.com

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Atlanta Day of the Dead Festival will debut on November 7th , 2010 at Atlantic Station – Lanza Group’s newest event is an attempt to entertain and educate on the often misunderstood Mexican tradition of ‘Dia de los muertos’ or Day of the Dead!

Long-time civic leader Joe E. Gonzales dies at 88 – in the late 1940s worked for U.S. Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona, died in Tucson last month from heart complications. :: from www.latinopm.com

Transit Department sponsored bus tours that showed Miami’s Hispanic past :: from www.miamiherald.com

Tales of weeping woman passed down in Hispanic culture – La Llorona :: from www.reporternews.com

Mexican President Felipe Calderon honored at gala in Miami by Latin Trade magazine, :: from www.miamiherald.com

Tony Argiz Honored by South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America

Migrant workers struggle to survive, some with family states away – Ohio :: from www.sanduskyregister.com

Alzheimer’s researchers tap into Hispanic group at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix :: from phoenix.bizjournals.com

Free speech is hard to defend when it’s being abused :: from www.latinalista.net

Interview with horror author J.F. Gonzalez :: from www.examiner.com

Palm Beach Community College officials want every one of their students with Latino roots to update their academic records and document their ethnicity. :: from www.palmbeachpost.com

Few people have done more to advance the cause of Hispanics in the region than Rosa Correa, the former chairwoman of the Bridgeport Housing Authority. :: from www.connpost.com

Nine years and Hispanic farmers still waiting for discrimination suit ruling :: from www.fresnobee.com

Minorities Seek To Make History In Elections – Massachusetts :: from www.thebostonchannel.com

Witches, Vampires, and … Immigrants? – César Baldelomar :: from faithandimmigration.org

A personal view of Latino veterans oral history project :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com

A California Derby Is at the Center of the M.L.S. Playoffs – Galaxy vs Chivas USA :: from www.nytimes.com

Latino veteran history project expands its scope :: from www.mysanantonio.com

Southern cities are attracting more immigrants :: from www2.timesdispatch.com

Dr. Eliscer Guzman From The Mount Sinai Hospital Among Comunilife Honorees

SFist Interviews Artist Gabriela Lena Frank :: from sfist.com

For Tomorrow’s Latino Students: No Typewriter Ribbons Needed :: from www.pontealdia.com

Hispanic Leaders Meet Saturday To Plan Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Legal Challenge :: from www2.nbc4i.com

FBI: No sabotage in Puerto Rico tank explosion :: from www.miamiherald.com

Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of Progressive Caucus, Vows to Bring “Robust” Public Option to House Floor :: from www.democracynow.org

Remembrance at the border: Migrants killed while crossing remembered – About 200 attended the vigil hosted by the Border Network for Human Rights to honor the memory of undocumented immigrants who have died while trying to cross the border. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Nevada Hispanic Services chief tired of being a lightning rod – Jesse Gutierrez :: from www.rgj.com

Hispanic community glows over milestone – Deacon Fernando Jiménez, first Mexican-born priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Roman Catholic Diocese :: from www.journalgazette.net

Democratic Party leaders meeting at a pre-election dinner Thursday announced their endorsement of Assemblyman Jose Peralta over Monserrate in the 2010 primary – NY :: from thelatinjournal.blogspot.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Reeling Mexico hopes travel deals bring back the tourists :: from www.usatoday.com

Grasshoppers? Eew! But chocolate? Yum! – The youngsters get a taste of multicultural Mexico in Oaxaca. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Peru: Nasca civilization succumbed to “El Niño” due to deforestation :: from www.livinginperu.com

The Real Winner in Honduras: The United States? :: from upsidedownworld.org

In Latin America, weapons buying spreads mistrust – Weapons purchases in Latin America are soaring as nations cast a wary eye on their neighbors. :: from www.miamiherald.com

A little more than 1 million people work in the illegal drug trade including “around 200,000” women, according to the COCyP association of peasant organizations, based on police estimates. :: from www.laht.com

The leader of a Mexican farmworkers’ organization and 14 other people were killed in a mass shooting in the northern Mexico state of Sonora :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexico’s death museum lives up to morbid name in Aguascalientes, Mexico :: from www.bostonherald.com

Rights activists in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana have hung 5,100 small white crosses on the fence straddling the U.S. frontier to commemorate migrants who have died trying to cross. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Peru expects to export US $750 million in asparagus annually :: from www.livinginperu.com

Bolivia’s Witch Markets Offer Llama Fetuses And More :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Drought Affects 90% of Argentina :: from www.laht.com

Zelaya, Micheletti Beginning to Disagree About Crisis-Ending Accord :: from www.laht.com

Ten Thousand Dives Under the Sea – Spotlight on Scuba-Mex Dive Shop in Paamul, Q.R. Mexico :: from themexicoreport.blogspot.com

Song banned, band pulls out of Luna Awards TV show – Los Tigres del Norte is initially barred from playing its latest drug-trade lyrics. – “La Granja”

Mexican emigrants sent home $16.4 billion during the first nine months of this year, down 13.4% from the same period in 2008 :: from www.laht.com

Sanchez sisters eyed by House ethics panel for alleged collusion – Linda and Loretta CA Democrats :: from www.washingtonpost.com

U.S. May Be Open to Asylum for Spouse Abuse – Immigration lawyers said the administration had taken a major step toward clarifying a murky area of asylum law and defining the legal grounds on which battered and sexually abused women in foreign countries could seek protection here. :: from www.nytimes.com

Did a resolution honoring Hispanic media trigger a silent boycott among the GOP? :: from www.latinalista.net

15% of the U.S. population is of Latino descent, but Latinos remain underrepresented on English-language television. Only 4% of on-camera talent is Latino :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Lou Dobbs Ad to Air in Markets across the U.S. – (since CNN wouldn’t air it)

Special Issue of Medical Journal Explores Latino Health and Healthcare – New Facts Uncovered to Advance Healthcare Systems and Policy for US Latinos

New Study Shows that for Latinos in NYC, The Recession is a Depression :: from vivirlatino.com

Moving Beyond Borders from University of Illinois Press – examines the life and accomplishments of Julian Samora, the first Mexican American sociologist in the United States and the founding father of the discipline of Latino studies

Lopez “show” seems like assimilation to me :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

A Minute With: George Lopez on his new TV talk show :: from news.yahoo.com

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“JOHN LEGUIZAMO LIVE!” HEATS UP JACKSONVILLE – Catch the Latest Work from John Leguizamo LIVE on Stage – Two Nights ONLY! Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21 – Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, Terry Theatre

Feet in 2 Worlds: Grand Central Publishing‏‏’s dedication to Latino storytelling, in English, celebrates universal experiences with a distinct Latino flair – Grand Central Publishing muestra una dedicación singular a través de su apoyo de autores latinos; cuyas obras en inglés y con los pies en dos mundos, celebran las riquezas de nuestras vidas

The Division Street Business Development Association Celebrates 25 Years of Servicing Local Businesses in Humboldt Park, Chicago – DSBDA cordially invites you to the 25th Anniversary Banquet

PASEO BORICUA PROMOTES A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN IN THE COMMUNITY ALONG DIVISION STREET IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

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Questions Surrounding Dobbs’ Gunfire Incident Cast Doubt on CNN’s Credibility :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Joe Arpaio Cries Wolf, Links Self to Lou Dobbs Threat, Slanders Activists :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com

A costume dubbed “Mexican Man” has offended Latino shoppers and community groups after being discovered at a Halloween chain store. :: from www.mercurynews.com

Detained immigrant’s death leaves far-reaching questions – the case of Dominican Pedro Tavarez in Massachusetts :: from www.boston.com

Puerto Rico lawmakers have voted to adopt one of the world’s lowest legal limits for drunk driving. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Study Emphasizes “Economic Value” of Spanish in U.S., Brazil – salaries of bilingual Hispanics in US are 2.7% higher on average than those for Hispanics who only speak English. :: from www.laht.com

Senator Reid States He Is Keeping Anti-Immigrant Vitter Amendment From the Senate Floor :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

San Francisco mayor vetoes new city sanctuary law :: from www.mercurynews.com

Patient Medical Home Linked to Reducing Health Disparities – Studies Find Chronic Disease Awareness Lacking Among US Latinos without Usual Source of Care

Not a healthy state for all Latinos in the US – Undocumented foreign-born Latinos face serious financial and language barriers to quality health care

Health Insurance Status Among US Latinos Affects Perception of Quality of Health Care – Researchers Link Socioeconomic and Other Factors to Health Insurance Coverage

STUDY FINDS ACADEMIC BENEFITS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS WHO TRANSITION INTO MAINSTREAM CLASSROOMS – Nearly 30% of Los Angeles Unified School District students aren’t reclassified by the 8th grade, according to the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute

As scientists race the clock to increase food production worldwide, new trials to plant genetically-modified maize have stoked anger in Mexico, the cradle of corn. :: from news.yahoo.com

Obama Official: Immigration Reform Will Be Introduced Once Votes to Pass It Are Assured :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

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Alicia Villarreal causa zafarrancho – Golpes, empujones y gritos fue lo que se vivió cuando la prensa quiso hablar con ella sobre la reconciliación entre su esposo, Cruz Martínez, y A.B. Quintanilla :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Song banned, band pulls out of Luna Awards TV show – Los Tigres del Norte is initially barred from playing its latest drug-trade lyrics. – “La Granja”

Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa will tie the knot on Dec. 4 with airline executive Andres Conesa in a family ceremony in her native Guadalajara :: from www.laht.com

Lopez “show” seems like assimilation to me :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

A Minute With: George Lopez on his new TV talk show :: from news.yahoo.com

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Popular Mega-Series ‘Gabriel’ Coming to DVD

Los que se quedan (”Those who remain”,) a film about migration :: from www.examiner.com

Latinos Hit the Red Carpet for MJ’s ‘This Is It’ :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

“JOHN LEGUIZAMO LIVE!” HEATS UP JACKSONVILLE – Catch the Latest Work from John Leguizamo LIVE on Stage – Two Nights ONLY! Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21 – Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, Terry Theatre

Paulina Rubio, you had me at ‘hola’ :: from www.themonitor.com

William Levy no le tiene envidia a los guapos de “Sortilegio” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Itatí Cantoral aprueba que su papá salga con jovencita :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

¡Siempre no! Maite Perroni no actuará con William Levy :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Juan Gabriel sí asistirá a los Latin GRAMMY :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Shakira quiere ser mamá en el 2010 :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

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A new analysis of multi-cultural advertising indicates that ad spending in Spanish-Language media for the 12-month period of July 2008 to June 2009 was over $5.5 billion, a 6.3 percent decline over the previous 12 months :: from www.brandweek.com

Study Emphasizes “Economic Value” of Spanish in U.S., Brazil – salaries of bilingual Hispanics in US are 2.7% higher on average than those for Hispanics who only speak English. :: from www.laht.com

Mexican emigrants sent home $16.4 billion during the first nine months of this year, down 13.4% from the same period in 2008 :: from www.laht.com

15% of the U.S. population is of Latino descent, but Latinos remain underrepresented on English-language television. Only 4% of on-camera talent is Latino :: from news.newamericamedia.org

New Study Shows that for Latinos in NYC, The Recession is a Depression :: from vivirlatino.com

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Foreclosures Too High in Communities of Color :: from www.sfgate.com

HCS Releases the 2010 Second Edition of the Most Influential Hispanics in Information Technology (TOP 100)

Hispanics Respond to Cell Phone Ads 5-10 Times More Than On-line Ads :: from www.collegerecruiter.com

Top Media Integration Expert Joins Zubi – Xavier Mantilla to head agency’s media and direct marketing practices

Hispanic Investors Group Purchases Traverse Environmental & Enovis, Changes Name – Traverse Environmental & Enovis Now TEI Environmental Solutions

Internet Entrepreneur Selected as Keynote Speaker for 2010 Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce Business and Technology Expo – Fernando Espuelas

First Bilingual Educational Toy Brand, Ingenio(TM), Hits the U.S. Market

Marcus Grimm: “The Three Rules of Digital Magazines for the Latin Marketplace” :: from www.portada-online.com

comScore to Acquire Certifica, a Provider of Web Measurement in Latin America :: from www.portada-online.com

HP Insider, a multicultural marketing program developed by Dieste Inc. for HP, was recognized with the Echo Award for Information Technology. Dieste was the only Hispanic agency to win an Echo award this year. :: from hispanicad.com

Yum! Brands Sponsors New LULAC Youth Website

Un estudio subraya el “valor económico” y potencial de crecimiento del español :: from www.google.com

Labor Pains: How Our Broken Immigration System Hurts All Workers :: from immigrationimpact.com

Todobebe and Molina Healthcare Produce National Public Service Announcements

Screen Actors Guild Releases New Report Detailing Use of SAP by Spanish-Speaking Television Audiences – Study Shows Television Audiences Would Grow with More English-Language Programming Dubbed by Spanish-Speaking Actors

Workers fired by Taos hotelier Larry Whitten may sue; Whitten to CNN “I’m ready to correct what I can” :: from content.usatoday.com

Jose Morales Promoted to Vice-President of Content for Telemundo 47

ImpreMedia Appoints Olga Casabona VP of Audience and Market Insights

Levelup.com Selected as Content Partner for Yahoo! Mexico

Consorte Media Launches Tiene Sites to Provide Advice to Savvy Latinas

A group of Latino hotel workers in New Mexico who were fired for refusing to change their names to “more American” ones are studying the possibility of filing a lawsuit. :: from www.laht.com

Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: El Pasoan Leroy Candelaria found his niche in nuclear pharmacy :: from www.elpasotimes.com

The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Business Expo 2009” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers :: from www.tallahassee.com

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Salinas Latinos target of educational TV show :: from www.thecalifornian.com

Boyle Heights Day of the Dead exhibit celebrates Latino veterans :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

National Alliance for Hispanic Health Applauds Confirmation of Dr. Regina Benjamin as the 18th Surgeon General of the United States

Counties scramble to serve a growing Hispanic community – Kentucky/Indiana :: from www.courier-journal.com

Hispanics Tune in and Help Raise More Than $633,000 for Kids With Cancer During 2nd

Casa de Esperanza Launches Hope Campaign to Challenge Communities Across the Country to Take Action

LULAC Hails the Inclusion of Puerto Rico in the House Healthcare Bill

Senator Reid States He Is Keeping Anti-Immigrant Vitter Amendment From the Senate Floor :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Queens, NYC State Senator Hiram Monserrate : Once a Community Defender, Now an Attacker? :: from vivirlatino.com

Uruguayan Consulate will open in Fitchburg next week – Massachusetts :: from www.sentinelandenterprise.com

SoMoCoCAT Offers Latino Farmworker Communities Free Digital Media Training – California

Latino-based Fraternal organizations to host Unity Summit

Ten New Haven residents filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing federal agents of violating their rights during an immigration raid they say was in retaliation for a city program that provided ID cards to foreigners in the country illegally — the first of its kind in the nation. :: from www.google.com

FDA Releases Brands of Tortillas, Shells, Tostadas, and Chips Affected by “StarLink” Corn Recall :: from www.organicconsumers.org

Post-projects Halloween Misadventures – The tradition of kids going door to door trick or treating is passing away because of the times we live in :: from www.latinola.com

Jalapeno cheese bun recipe for a proper Texas burger :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com

Immigrant Hispanic community protests law-enforcement action in Ohio’s far northeast corner :: from www.fox8.com

Hispanics voice concerns to mayoral candidates in Tulsa :: from www.kjrh.com

Latinos ‘ecstatic’ about hiring of Indians’ new manager, Manny Acta :: from blog.cleveland.com

UCLA Students Lobby for DREAM Act :: from www.usnews.com

As an artist and a yoga guru in Kansas City, Maria Calderon, 25, is in touch with herself and her surroundings. :: from www.inkkc.com

International News :: English + Español --»

Mexican Political Prisoner Gloria Arenas Released :: from upsidedownworld.org

Cacao with the best aroma in the world grows in Peru :: from www.livinginperu.com

Deposed President Manuel Zelaya and his opponents have agreed to a U.S.-brokered deal that he believes will return him to power four months after a coup shook faith in Latin America’s young democracies. :: from www.miamiherald.com

As scientists race the clock to increase food production worldwide, new trials to plant genetically-modified maize have stoked anger in Mexico, the cradle of corn. :: from news.yahoo.com

The head of the World Health Organization says Fidel Castro looks stronger and wonderful for his 83 years. :: from www.usatoday.com

An Entire Generation at Stake – By 2030, Latino children will make up half of the U.S. child population living in poverty. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

CNN Columnist Ruben Navarrette: Immigration Reform Must Wait – response to Rep. Luis Gutierrez :: from www.npr.org

Hispanic/Latinos numbers drop slightly for leading roles on TV: SAG – 3.4% of roles in 2008, compared to 7.2% of lead roles in features in 2007

Mexicans Fleeing Violence Spur a Boom in El Paso – Spike in Murder Rate in Juárez Is Among the Factors Boosting Nightlife and Home Sales in U.S. Border City :: from online.wsj.com

Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez: Immigration Reform Cannot Wait :: from www.npr.org

The Top Latinos in MLB’s World Series :: from bleacherreport.com

Sanctuary journey ends – 1st Elvira Arellano left y now Flor Crisostomo has left the church in Chicago :: from www.chicagonow.com

What is a Chicana/Chicano? Woman and Man in the Street Edition, San Diego – (scroll down to watch the video – funny) :: from textmex.blogspot.com

ESPN broadcaster suspended for making “taco” remark. Can you pass the “taco” challenge? :: from www.chicagonow.com

American Rights at Work – Immigration Study Finds Enforcement Has Undermined Workers’ Rights

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Feet in 2 Worlds: Grand Central Publishing‏‏’s dedication to Latino storytelling, in English, celebrates universal experiences with a distinct Latino flair – Grand Central Publishing muestra una dedicación singular a través de su apoyo de autores latinos; cuyas obras en inglés y con los pies en dos mundos, celebran las riquezas de nuestras vidas

The Division Street Business Development Association Celebrates 25 Years of Servicing Local Businesses in Humboldt Park, Chicago – DSBDA cordially invites you to the 25th Anniversary Banquet

PASEO BORICUA PROMOTES A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN IN THE COMMUNITY ALONG DIVISION STREET IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

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Books for Día de los muertos :: from labloga.blogspot.com

New Perils In Mexico For U.S.-Bound Migrants :: from www.npr.org

75% of HIV Positive Hispanics Have AIDS :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Book Review: ‘Selenidad: Selena, Latinos and the Performance of Memory’ :: from www.mysanantonio.com

National Law Journal Online Advocates for ‘braceros’ wore opposition down – eight years of heavily defended litigation that required the plaintiffs to win reversal of three trial-court dismissals :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com

Immigrants sue feds over 2007 raid – Residents allege 2007 immigration raids in New Haven were unconstitutional :: from www.yaledailynews.com

Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gustavo de la Viña, who changed the patrol’s philosophy from interdiction to deterrence of immigration, died Monday of natural causes. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Georgia colleges pitch education to Latinos :: from www.ajc.com

Will Rodriguez lead the Yanquis to a World Series victory? :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Another reason for immigration reform: military spouses :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

After Arpaio is Stripped of Immigration Powers, Conservatives Counter With A New Anti-Immigrant Bill :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com

Mexico’s pink taxis cater to fed-up females – In colonial city of Pueblo, these cabs don’t stop for men :: from www.msnbc.msn.com

TOP Ten Barrio Halloween trick or treat do’s and don’ts

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LOPEZ TONIGHT Kicks Off Late-Night Party With Guests Ellen DeGeneres, Eva Longoria Parker and Kobe Bryant When New TBS Series Debuts Monday, Nov. 9

Top 5 Mexican-American TV Stars :: from www.latina.com

Hispanic/Latinos numbers drop slightly for leading roles on TV: SAG – 3.4% of roles in 2008, compared to 7.2% of lead roles in features in 2007

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Pepe Aguilar, Oscar D’Leon, Juan Gabriel, Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, and Wisin y Yandel Join Stellar Lineup for 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

Eva Mendes Steps Out with Francisco Costa for the National Design Awards :: from www.latina.com

Concert Review: Marc Anthony at American Airlines Arena, October 24 :: from blogs.miaminewtimes.com

Latin music star Luis Fonsi has a date with the president — in Norway :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Kenny Ortega Drops Out of “Footloose” Remake :: from www.latina.com

J.Lo Shut Downs Tell-All Film About Her First Marriage :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Alexis y Fido “Bartender” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Paulina Rubio Named La Mujer del Año by GQ Mexico :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Stars Come Out For Kenny Ortega’s “This Is It” Premiere :: from www.latina.com

Pee Wee dice no a A.B. Quintanilla y Cruz Martínez :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Natalia Jiménez confirma romance con productor de Univisión :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

La Guzmán demandará a cosmetóloga por 1 millón USD :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Regresa Kany García con “Boleto de entrada” :: from www.elfinanciero.com.mx

Lila Downs cantará en cementerio hollywoodense :: from www.chetumail.com

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Mexico’s America Movil 3Q profits up 50.6% :: from www.miamiherald.com

Mexicans Fleeing Violence Spur a Boom in El Paso – Spike in Murder Rate in Juárez Is Among the Factors Boosting Nightlife and Home Sales in U.S. Border City :: from online.wsj.com

Nationally Recognized Latina Lista Blog Re-Launches as Multimedia News Site

Pizza Patrón Q3 Sales Increase 5.98% – Nation’s #1 Latin Pizza Brand Continues Positive 2009 Sales Trend

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Capitalizing on the Latino Impact on the Economy and America – New America Alliance’s Ninth Annual Latino Economic Forum Kicks Off with Topical Discussions on Economic Crisis and Upcoming 2010 Census

Spain’s El Mundo Launches America’s Digital Edition :: from www.portada-online.com

DrScore.com Launches Spanish Version of its Online Physician Rating Survey

The Other Latina on CNN – half Puerto Rican Jane Velez-Mitchell and her book :: from www.latina.com

Meet the Man Behind Zumba: Beto Perez – He built a global empire helping people have fun and burn calories. :: from www.rd.com

NAHREP Poll: Latinos Still Passionate About Homeownership

TV Azteca Announces Sales of Ps.2,400 Million and EBITDA of Ps.1,002 Million in 3Q09 :: from finance.yahoo.com

Quepasa Launches Developer Interface and Open Social Sandbox

Home Shopping Latino Inc. Today Announces an Agreement With MadAmerican Exports

Global Hispanic Real Estate Firm, Casa Latino, Executes National Franchise Development Deal for U.S. Expansion

Puerto Rico Hopes to Become Base for Caribbean Cruise Industry :: from www.laht.com

Mexico’s pink taxis cater to fed-up females – In colonial city of Pueblo, these cabs don’t stop for men :: from www.msnbc.msn.com

Ecuador: The Battle for Natural Resources Deepens :: from americas.irc-online.org

American Rights at Work – Immigration Study Finds Enforcement Has Undermined Workers’ Rights

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Newworldprints.com and the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Open Exhibition of Jose Guadalupe Posada and Manuel Manilla Prints

Latino Leaders Launch National Campaign for Healthcare Reform – New website unveiled today will educate and mobilize community on healthcare reform.

GOP needs new approach for Hispanic vote :: from www.washingtontimes.com

What’s wrong with speaking Spanish? :: from www.chicagonow.com

Daily Bite: Chorizo-Potato Torta :: from www.latina.com