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LOS SABORES DEL MERCADO VENZA – Toyota Venza celebra la cultura y cocina de Latinoamérica en el Lincoln Road Farmers Market en Miami Beach el domingo 28 de junio

Tomas — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:03:29 +0000

"Toyota trae la unión de chefs de nuestra comunidad con productores locales de verduras y frutas a un evento que celebra la cocina de Latinoamérica, “los sabores del mercado VENZA” es un evento único que tendrá lugar el domingo 28 de junio en Miami Beach Florida en el popular Lincoln Road Farmers Market de 1:30 p.m. a 5:30 p.m., éste será un acontecimiento gratuito y bilingüe para toda la familia.

Durante el evento en el Lincoln Road Farmers Market, que se ubicará al lado del mercado en el cruce de Lincoln Road con Euclid Avenue, doce conocidos chefs hispanos y chefs que se especializan en la cocina latina se unirán con granjeros del mercado para un día especial que resalta la riqueza de productos que crecen localmente y que se ofrecen en el Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Cada uno de los chefs hará degustación de platos inspirados en la cocina latinoamericana usando los ingredientes frescos de un granjero local. Los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar las creaciones del chef mientras aprenden más acerca de los vendedores, sus productos además de cómo comprar y comer frutas y verduras de temporada que crecen localmente.

Entre los chefs participantes estarán:

* Bernie Matz de Books & Books
* Andrea Curto-Randazzo de Talula
* Joao Eusebio de Grimpa Steakhouse
* Xavier Bonnafous de Bartolome Grill
* Juan Carlos de Bella Cuba
* Morgan Nims de Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary
* Marcelo Marino de Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary

Claire Tomlin de The Market Company dice “Es muy emocionante para The Market Company el poder trabajar con Toyota apoyando a los chefs locales y a los mercados” y agrega “estamos muy agradecidos por esta oportunidad”.

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Además de la degustación gratuita, los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de inscribirse para recibir una guía de cómo comer de acuerdo a los productos de la temporada en la Florida. Un libro que presenta mes a mes frutas y verduras de la temporada acompañadas de recetas de los chefs participantes, y que estará disponible en español e inglés. También se invitará a los visitantes a llevarse como regalo una maceta con una plantita en el Jardín móvil de Venza y a ingresar al sorteo para ganar un paquete culinario. Toyota también dará la oportunidad de conducir un Venza 2009 a aquellos que estén interesados, quienes recibirán como regalo de agradecimiento una tabla de picar de la afamada marca John Boos.

“Venza es un vehículo diseñado para un estilo de vida activo, construido para aquellos interesados en experimentar cosas nuevas” dijo Keith Dahl, gerente nacional de Mercadotecnia y Promociones de Toyota “los mercados de agricultores son el lugar ideal para conectarse con este grupo de personas, al mismo tiempo da a Toyota la oportunidad de hacer algo por la comunidad donde viven nuestros clientes”.

Para más información acerca de “los sabores del mercado VENZA” o para coordinar una entrevista con los chefs y/o agricultores participantes, por favor de comunicarse con Gigi Basaure al (206) 621-2185 o info@conexion-marketing.com.

ACERCA DE TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. es la división de mercadotecnia, ventas, distribución, y servicio al consumidor de Toyota, Lexus y Scion. Establecida en 1957, TMS mercadea productos y servicios a través de una red de más de 1,400 representantes de Toyota, Lexus y Scion. Toyota emplea directamente a más de 36,000 personas en los Estados Unidos y ha vendido más de 2.6 millones de vehículos en 2007. Para mayor información acerca de la compañía por favor visite www.toyota.com/espanol/.

ACERCA DEL LINCOLN ROAD FARMERS MARKET

El Lincoln Road Farmers Market es una institución que tiene visitantes locales y turistas por igual y que tiene lugar cada domingo en Lincoln Road entre Washington Avenue y Meridian Avenue. Este mercado ecológico ofrece frutas, verduras, flores frescas, plantas, panes, miel y mermeladas así como un mercado de productos orgánicos. Para mayor información visite www.themarketcompany.org (en inglés). "

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LOS SABORES DEL MERCADO VENZA – Toyota Venza Celebrates the Culture and Cuisine of Latin America at the Newly Opened Pearl Farmers Market in San Antonio on Saturday, June 20

Tomas — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:22:41 +0000

Toyota brings the connection between farmers and chefs to life while celebrating the cuisines of Latin America with los sabores del mercado VENZA, a single-day event on Saturday, June 20. This complimentary bilingual event takes place in San Antonio, Texas at the recently opened Pearl Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

At the Pearl Farmers Market event, located in the parking lot west of the Full Goods Building at 200 East Grayson Street and along the banks of the San Antonio River, 12 noted local Latino chefs, and chefs that specialize in Latin cuisine, will be paired with market farmers for a day that highlights the bounty of produce and locally-grown food available at Pearl Farmers Market. Each chef will prepare tastings inspired by Latin American cuisines, while also showcasing their partner farm’s fresh ingredients. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample the chefs’ creations while also learning more about the market vendors, their products, and how to buy and eat seasonally and locally. In addition to the day’s events, Toyota Venza is making a financial donation to Rio Perla Properties LP in support of the Pearl Farmers Market.

“los sabores del mercado VENZA compliments the market’s mission to build awareness of the importance of cooking with seasonal ingredients that are grown by local farmers,” said Tatum Evans, Market Director of Pearl Farmers Market. “The event will be a wondrous site featuring San Antonio chefs paired with local producers all highlighting Latin cuisine.”

The impressive panel of talented chefs includes Melissa Guerra of Melissa Guerra-Tienda de Cocina, Rene Fernandez of Azuca, Diana Barrios Trevino of La Hacienda de Los Barrios and Los Barrios Mexican, and James Sanchez of Acenar.

“For Texans, growing food is a vital part of our shared heritage,” said los sabores del mercado participant Melissa Guerra, owner of Melissa-Guerra-Tienda de Cocina. “Pearl Farmers Market is the new touch point for San Antonians to return to the farm freshness they remember, and to share that passion of farming and ranching with their children. As a storeowner at Pearl, it is exciting to be part of this downtown renaissance. It’s a new day for San Antonio as a world food destination!”

In addition to the complimentary tastings, visitors will be able to sign up to receive a los sabores del mercado Guide to Eating Seasonally in San Antonio, a month-by-month book featuring seasonal fare and recipes by the participating chefs. The guide will be available in English and Spanish. Market goers will also be invited to pick up complimentary potted herb plant starts at the Mobile Garden Venza, and can enter for a chance to win a unique culinary prize package. Toyota will also provide interested visitors with the opportunity to take a ride in a 2009 Venza. People that experience a drive will take home a complimentary John Boos cutting board as a thank you gift.

“Venza is a vehicle purposely designed for the on-the-go lifestyle, built for those with an interest in experiencing new things," said Keith Dahl, Toyota National Manager of Engagement Marketing. "Farmers markets are an ideal venue to connect with this group, while at the same time providing Toyota an opportunity to give back to the communities where our customers live."

For more information on los sabores del mercado VENZA, or to schedule an interview with participating chefs and/or farmers, please contact Kirsten Graham at (206) 890-3435, or kirsten@kirstengrahampr.com.

ABOUT PEARL FARMERS MARKET

Launched in May of 2009, the Pearl Farmers Market is the perfect addition to Pearl, an emerging culinary and cultural destination and fast growing community located along the banks of the San Antonio River. Pearl Farmers Market is a ‘producers only’ market that provides fresh, local, and seasonal products from vendors located within a 150-mile radius of San Antonio. For more information, visit www.pearlfarmersmarket.com.

ABOUT TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution, and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus, and Scion. Established in 1957, TMS markets products and services through a network of more than 1,400 Toyota, Lexus, and Scion dealers. Toyota directly employs over 36,000 people in the U.S. and sold more than 2.6 million vehicles in 2007. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.toyota.com/.

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ABOUT MELISSA GUERRA

Melissa Guerra, an 8th generation Texan, is the owner of Melissa Guerra - Tienda de Cocina, a catalog, website, and storefront in San Antonio dedicated to providing top quality Mexican kitchenware and ingredients to customers around the world. Guerra is a self-taught culinary expert and food historian specializing in Texas Regional and Mexican cuisine. Her cooking show, The Texas Provincial Kitchen aired on PBS and she was also featured as a culinary expert on the PBS reality show, Texas Ranch House. She is the author of, The Texas Provincial Kitchen Cookbook and Dishes from the Wild Horse Desert. To learn more, visit www.melissaguerra.com.

ABOUT RENE FERNANDEZ

Rene Fernandez is the chef/owner of Azuca Nuevo Latino Restaurant and Bar. Celebrating the vibrant lifestyles and cuisines of Latin America and the Caribbean, Azuca exudes flare as the first Nuevo Latino restaurant of San Antonio. For more information, visit www.azuca.net.

ABOUT DIANA BARRIOS TREVINO

Diana Barrios Trevino is a chef, cookbook author, and television personality. She has appeared on numerous local and national television programs and is considered the expert on Tex-Mex cuisine. LOS BARRIOS FAMILY COOKBOOK is in its sixth printing. The Barrios family has been creating authentic Tex-Mex cuisine in San Antonio since 1979. La Hacienda de Los Barrios and Los Barrios Mexican are revered for great food, friendly service, and an always-festive atmosphere. For more information, visit www.lhdlb.com.

ABOUT JAMES SANCHEZ

James Sanchez is the chef of Acenar, a contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar located along San Antonio’s picturesque Riverwalk. Acenar is known for creating classic Mexican dishes with a modern twist and innovative cocktails served in a hip and lively setting. To learn more, visit www.acenar.com.

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LOS SABORES DEL MERCADO VENZA – Toyota Venza celebra la cultura y cocina de Latinoamérica en el nuevo Pearl Farmers Market de San Antonio el sábado 20 de junio.

Tomas — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:19:36 +0000

Toyota trae la unión de chefs de nuestra comunidad con productores locales de verduras y frutas a un evento que celebra la cocina de Latinoamérica, “los sabores del mercado VENZA” es un evento único que tendrá lugar el sábado 20 de junio en San Antonio Texas en el nuevo Pearl Farmers Market de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., éste será un acontecimiento gratuito y bilingüe para toda la familia.

Durante el evento en el Pearl Farmers Market, ubicado en el estacionamiento al oeste de Full Goods Building en 200 East Grayson Street a la orilla de río San Antonio, doce conocidos chefs hispanos y chefs que se especializan en la cocina latina se unirán con granjeros del mercado para un día especial que resalta la riqueza de productos que crecen localmente y que se ofrecen en el Pearl Farmers Market. Cada uno de los chefs hará degustación de platos inspirados en la cocina latinoamericana usando los ingredientes frescos de un granjero local. Los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar las creaciones del chef mientras aprenden más acerca de los vendedores, sus productos además de cómo comprar y comer frutas y verduras de temporada que crecen localmente. Toyota Venza no sólo respalda este evento sino también estará dando una contribución económica a Rio Perla Properties LP como muestra de apoyo al Pearl Farmers Market.

Tatum Evans, directora de mercado de Pearl Farmers Market dice “los sabores del mercado VENZA complementa la misión del mercado de crear conciencia de la importancia de cocinar con ingredientes de la temporada que son cultivados por productores locales” y agrega “el evento será un lugar maravilloso que presentará chefs de San Antonio que junto a productores locales darán realce a la cocina latina”.

Este panel de talentosos chefs incluye a Melissa Guerra de Melissa Guerra-Tienda de Cocina, René Fernández de Azuca, Diana Barrios Trevino de La Hacienda de Los Barrios y Los Barrios Mexican, además de James Sanchez de Acenar,

“Para nosotros los tejanos, cultivar nuestra comida es parte vital de nuestra herencia” nos dice Melissa Guerra dueña de Tienda de Cocina y participante de “los sabores del mercado VENZA” y agrega, “El Pearl Farmers Market es la oportunidad que tienen los habitantes de San Antonio de volver a disfrutar como antes la frescura de los productos, y poder compartir su pasión por la agricultura y la ganadería con sus hijos. Como propietaria de una tienda en el Pearl, me emociona ser parte del renacimiento del centro de la ciudad, este es un nuevo día para San Antonio como ¡destino gastronómico del mundo!”.

Además de la degustación gratuita, los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de inscribirse para recibir una guía de cómo comer de acuerdo a los productos de la temporada en San Antonia. Un libro que presenta mes a mes frutas y verduras de la temporada acompañadas de recetas de los chefs participantes, y que estará disponible en español e inglés. También se invitará a los visitantes a llevarse como regalo una maceta con una plantita en el Jardín móvil de Venza y a ingresar al sorteo para ganar un paquete culinario. Toyota también dará la oportunidad de conducir un Venza 2009 a aquellos que estén interesados, quienes recibirán como regalo de agradecimiento una tabla de picar de la afamada marca John Boos.

“Venza es un vehículo diseñado para un estilo de vida activo, construido para aquellos interesados en experimentar cosas nuevas” dijo Keith Dahl, gerente nacional de Mercadotecnia y Promociones de Toyota “los mercados de agricultores son el lugar ideal para conectarse con este grupo de personas, al mismo tiempo da aToyota la oportunidad de hacer algo por la comunidad donde viven nuestros clientes”.

Para más información acerca de “los sabores del mercado VENZA” o para coordinar una entrevista con los chefs y/o agricultores participantes, por favor de comunicarse con Gigi Basaure al (206) 621-2185 o info@conexion-marketing.com.

ACERCA DEL PEARL FARMERS MARKET

Abierto en mayo del 2009 el Pearl Farmers Market es la perfecta adición a la Perla, un destino culinario y cultural emergente y de rápido crecimiento ubicado en la orilla del río San Antonio. El Pearl Farmers Market es un mercado que ofrece productos frescos, locales y de temporada directamente de productores a consumidores, productores que viven dentro de un radio de 150 millas alrededor de San Antonio. Para mayor información visite www.pearlfarmersmarket.com (en inglés).

ACERCA DE TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. es la división de mercadotecnia, ventas, distribución, y servicio al consumidor de Toyota, Lexus y Scion. Establecida en 1957, TMS mercadea productos y servicios a través de una red de más de 1,400 representantes de Toyota, Lexus y Scion. Toyota emplea directamente a más de 36,000 personas en los Estados Unidos y ha vendido más de 2.6 millones de vehículos en 2007. Para mayor información acerca de la compañía por favor visite www.toyota.com/espanol/.

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ACERCA DE MELISSA GUERRA

Melissa Guerra es una tejana de octava generación y propietaria de Melissa Guerra-Tienda de Cocina, un catálogo, sitio web, y tienda en San Antonio dedicada a proveer utensilios de cocina e ingredientes mexicanos de alta calidad a clientes en todo el mundo, Melissa es una experta culinaria autodidacta e historiadora de la comida especializada en la cocina regional tejana y mexicana. Su programa de cocina para televisión The Texas Provincial Kitchen fue emitido en PBS donde también fue invitada como experta culinaria en el programa Texas Ranch House. Ella es la autora del libro de cocina The Texas Provincial Kitchen Cookbook y Dishes from the Wild Horse Desert. Para mayor información visite www.melissaguerra.com (en inglés).

ACERCA DE RENÉ FERNÁNDEZ

René Fernández es el chef y propietario de Azuca Nuevo Latino Restaurant and Bar. Celebrando el estilo de vida vibrante y los diferentes tipos de cocina de Latinoamérica y el Caribe, Azuca emana la magia de ser el primer Nuevo Latino restaurant de San Antonio. Para mayor información visite www.azuca.net (en inglés).

ACERCA DE DIANA BARRIOS TREVINO

Diana Barrios Trevino es chef, autora de libros de cocina, y personalidad de la televisión habiéndose presentado en numerosos programas locales y nacionales, es considerada una experta en la cocina Tex-Mex. Su libro LOS BARRIOS FAMILY COOKBOOK se encuentra en su sexta edición, la familia Barrios ha estado creando auténtica cocina Tex-Mex en San Antonio desde 1979. La Hacienda de Los Barrios y Los Barrios Mexican son conocidos por su excelente comida, servicio amigable y su ambiente siempre festivo. Para mayor información visite www.lhdlb.com (en inglés).

ACERCA DE JAMES SANCHEZ

James Sanchez es el chef de Acenar, un restaurante y bar de cocina mexicana contemporánea ubicado a orillas del pintoresco paseo del río San Antonio, Acenar es conocido por crear platillos clásicos mexicanos con un toque moderno y por sus innovadores cocteles servidos en un ambiente muy divertido y a la moda. Para mayor información visite www.acenar.com (en inglés).

Toyota has officially become a friend of the devil, well at least Telemundo’s novela Más Sabe El Diablo (The Devil Knows Best). The Toyota Venza is now featured in the opening credits of the novela and is part of an online/mobile campaign.

Tomas — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:17:24 +0000

Toyota and Telemundo Team to Embed Texts in Telenovela Opening – Carmaker Aims to Draw Attention to Its New Venza by Sponsoring Nightly Viewer Messages on Show

Tomas — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:39:33 +0000

Toyota taps Memphis for Hispanic literacy outreach

Tomas — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:10:17 +0000

Five New Cities Added to National Hispanic Family Literacy Program

Tomas — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:28:12 +0000

"The National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) - the organization that pioneered the concept of raising the literacy level of parents and children simultaneously - today announced five new cities in the Toyota Family Literacy Program (TFLP).

Today's new cities are Las Cruces, N.M.; Las Vegas; Long Beach, Calif.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Springdale, Ark. That brings the total number of TFLP cities to 25 and represents an additional $3 million investment from Toyota in the program, which is the first nationwide project of its kind to focus on the needs of Hispanic and other immigrant families. Since 1991, Toyota's commitment to NCFL programming has exceeded $36 million.

Created by NCFL in 2003, TFLP increases basic language and literacy skills among Hispanic and other immigrant families, and provides parents with the skills they need to help their children succeed in school. It serves children in kindergarten to third grade and their parents.

TFLP is unique because it not only brings parents and children together in a classroom but also includes programming that is culturally relevant to the populations served.

Statistics show the investment couldn't come at a better time. The nation's largest and fastest growing minority group is also the only one that has experienced a decline in literacy in the last 15 years - contributing to Hispanic dropout rates that are four times higher than those for whites. However, the dropout rate for Hispanic students who speak English well is only 16 percent, compared to 59 percent for Hispanics who do not.

Results from the TFLP programs already implemented include:

* Significant literacy gains by adults with 54 percent improving literacy scores by at least one level. This has contributed to an improved understanding of basic oral and written instructions in English, reading a note from a teacher, setting up a doctor's appointment, and displaying basic computer literacy skills (word processing and sending email);
* Children in the program exceeded peers in such areas as academic performance (79 percent), motivation to learn (86 percent), attendance (96 percent), classroom behavior (91 percent), and involvement in classroom activities (88 percent).
* 92 percent of parents stating they are better able to help their child with homework; and
* 91 percent of parents stating their child’s grades have improved.

"NCFL has pioneered a proven formula and delivery of family literacy services that not only works for the participants, but for the betterment of the communities," said Sharon Darling, president and founder of NCFL. "The program's expansion into 25 cities is a result of the impressive gains made by the thousands of TFLP participants since 2003."

NCFL announced today that Toyota will fund another round of five cities for the program, for a total of 30 cities. Those applications will be accepted in December and awarded in 2009.

"The expansion of the Toyota Family Literacy Program into 25 cities since 2003 is a tribute to NCFL and educators throughout the nation who have made it a success," said Patricia Pineda, group vice president, philanthropy, at Toyota Motor North America. "Through the dedication of NCFL, we have seen first-hand how the program has improved the literacy skills of thousands of children and their parents across the nation."
Since its inception in 2003, the Toyota Family Literacy Program has been implemented in large and small cities - those with a long history of large Hispanic populations and ones that are seeing a new influx of immigrants. The 25 cities are:

Chicago
Washington
Los Angeles
New York
Providence, R.I.
Chelsea, Mass.
Denver
Detroit
Santa Paula, Calif.
Shelby County, Ala.
Chula Vista, Calif.
Orlando, Fla.
San Antonio Wichita, Kan.
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Salt Lake City
Burien/Seattle
Mesa, Ariz.
Miami
Oakland, Calif.
Las Vegas
Las Cruces, N.M.
Long Beach, Calif.
Memphis, Tenn.
Springdale, Ark.
ABOUT NCFL:

The National Center for Family Literacy, founded in 1989, is the worldwide leader in family literacy. More than 1 million families have made positive educational and economic gains as a result of NCFL’s work, which includes training more than 150,000 teachers and thousands of volunteers. For more information, contact 1-877-FAMLIT-1 or visit www.famlit.org.

ABOUT TOYOTA

Since 1991, Toyota and NCFL have forged successful programs to promote family literacy in the United States. Today, the Toyota/NCFL partnership accounts for 241 family literacy sites in 47 cities and 29 states. As part of this partnership, the Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year award has been presented annually since 1997 and recognizes individual teachers' contributions to improving literacy among youth and adults. Additional information on Toyota's commitment to improving education nationwide is available at www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education. "

NOBOX GIVES USERS CREATIVE LICENCE IN NEW SCION BRANDING CAMPAIGN – Puerto Rico

Tomas — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:19:38 +0000

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BELINDA, VIKKI CARR, FLEX, DAVID LEE GARZA, JUANES, AND ROSARIO TO PERFORM ON 9TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY® AWARDS ACTORS CRISTIAN DE LA FUENTE AND PATRICIA MANTEROLA TO CO-HOST THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN LATIN MUSIC Buika, Karyme Lozano, Eugenio Siller, and Mayrín Villanueva Added as Presenters for the Latin Music Industry’s Premier Event Taking Place at Houston’s Toyota Center and Airing Live on the Univision Network Nov. 13

Tomas — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:11:07 +0000

Toyota Motor Sales USA has never before marketed the Prius to Hispanics, who account for 12% of the Toyota brand’s U.S. sales overall, but only about 5% of Prius registrations and 6% of hybrid-vehicle sales. But research shows an uptick over the last few years in Hispanics’ interest in the environment

Tomas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:08:08 +0000

Los Tigres Del Norte Are About To Embark On An Extensive U.S. Tour- Visiting Arenas, Rodeos & Large-Scale Fairground Concerts

Tomas — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:37:35 +0000

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PBS hires Edelman for Latin Music USA

NOBOX CREATES UNIQUE FUEL-CONSCIOUS WEBSITE FOR TOYOTA

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Mexican rock band Mana backs Obama

The Dark Knight, the highly-anticipated Batman sequel, is currently owning the Mexican box office,taking in 68.2 million pesos, or $6.74 million in its opening weekend

Antonio Allbritten’s New CD Mixes Eclectic Styles, Latin Flavor for a Wholly Unique Sound

Discovery En Espanol To Air Pre-Olympic China Spectacular

Maná le apuesta a Barack Obama - they are backing him

El nuevo videoclip del grupo mexicano Maná titulado Arde el cielo muestra imágenes del presidente estadounidense George W. Bush y el presidente de Venezuela Hugo Chávez, como ejemplos de violaciones a la vida y a la libertad de expresión.

Judge drops drug, weapon charges against reggaeton singer Don Omar

Michelle Salas is caught getting up close and personal with Luis Miguel’s manager

Ale Guzmán’s daughter is caught kissing a girl

Cristian Castro: “I could give a damn what people think of me”

Rosario Dawson Helps Get Out the Young Latino Vote

Bachata Roja Legends to make N.Y. debut in Queens Latino Fest

Suzuki Auto Hits Red Carpet With Actors Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz and Jay Hernandez at 2008 New York International Latino Film Festival

Daddy Yankee Focuses “Talento” On Movies, Reggaeton Star - Produces And Stars In Feature Film About Barrio Life

MTV TR3S PRESENTS THE CIRCO ROCKTASTICO TOUR FEATURING MONTE NEGRO-NEW ALBUM, CICATRIX OUT AUGUST 5th

CELEBRITIES MAKE WAY TO SAN ANTONIO FOR FIRST ANNUAL TONY & EVA PARKER CELEBRITY CASINO NIGHT - Hollywood, Local Celebrities Join Together in San Antonio to Support Eva’s Heroes

AMERICAN LATINO TV SALUTES LATINAS & LATINATION BREAKS A SWEAT! - New Episodes this week on American Latino TV and LatiNation - Charo, Madden en Espanol, Lucha Va Voom, Ivan Dominguez

Hollywood Has Finally Figured Out How to Make Web Video Pay - Gemini Division with Rosario Dawson

Simply Blogante News --»

Trend: Patients going to Mexico to get bariatric surgery

Lawsuit: End Services For Illegal Immigrants - Lexington, Kentucky

NY State Assembly has 1st Dominican representing part of Bronx - Nelson Castro

Puerto Rican festival in jeopardy - Providence, Rhode Island

As families toil in fields, migrant children hit books in Rantoul - Illinois

Ties between Dominican prospects and bookie raise concerns for MLB

Sheriff Lupe Valdez Continuing on Crash Course with City Leaders and Employees - Dallas County, Texas

NAMIC Announces Fall 2008 Writers’ Workshop Call for Entries

US aid to Cuba unfrozen, State Dep. pledges reform

Pandilla de dominicanos habría torturado en NY

Argentina: Gobierno de Fernández sufre primera baja

Isabella Wall designated Representative of the Secretary of State of Tourism of Dominican Republic

Dora Machado introduces her new fantasy novel, Stonewiser: The Heart of the Stone

Mixed Use: Mestizo Coffeehouse re-opens with a vision for an artistically vibrant west side - Salt Lake City Weekly - Salt Lake City

The Zocolo… an important place in the Hispanic Culture

Strong American Schools :: National Council of La Raza President and CEO Janet Murguia to Address Thousands of Journalists During UNITY Conference: Join the Movement to Fix Our Nation’s Failing Schools

Hispanic Leaders Give Thoughts on Solving Gang Violence - Utah

Proyecto Salud Clinic opens at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney. - Maryland

Eight Hispanic women say San Luis Obispo County’s probation department harassed them and retaliated against them in a pattern of discrimination based on gender and race.

GOLTV TO EXCLUSIVELY AIR INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES “ARGENTINE SOCCER SECRETS”

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NOBOX CREATES UNIQUE FUEL-CONSCIOUS WEBSITE FOR TOYOTA

Tomas — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:29 +0000

"MIAMI/SAN JUAN, July 22, 2008 – Consumer concerns over the ongoing increases in the price of oil are motivating automobile manufacturers to become more creative in marketing their products. That’s the reason Toyota of Puerto Rico turned to Miami/San Juan-based Nobox Marketing Group; these past years the agency has been consistently producing award-winning interactive marketing campaigns for Toyota as well as other global blue chip accounts Nobox’s solution for Toyota: “The Incredible Gas Saving Machine”. The Spanish-language website (www.LaIncreibleMaquinadeAhorrarGasolina.com), launched last week, reinforces Toyota’s commitment to addressing the needs of those clients struggling to navigate the current economic volatility. The website, which also seeks to develop greater environmental awareness, is an ingenious approach to helping consumers gain a better understanding of the many myths associated with gasoline consumption. According to Maribel Bengoa, marketing manager for Toyota of Puerto Rico, “The website offers us a unique opportunity to connect with our consumers, in a fun and engaging way, to empower them with vital information about smart gasoline consumption in today’s economy. Nobox’s novel approach will provide our customers with much needed clarification regarding numerous doubts and concerns commonly associated with this topic as well as allow them to compare fuel consumption on Toyota’s models with those of our competitors”. “Our creative team has enjoyed journeying back in time to develop a 19th century-themed website where users take part in helping our tinkering inventor fix his great gas saving machine”, noted Nobox President Jayson Fittipaldi. “In playing the game, Toyota’s clients embark on a fantastic adventure, intended to further educate them about the realities of gasoline usage and environmental impact”. Nobox has been collaborating with the Toyota Group over the past eight years. Their most recent project for Toyota of Puerto Rico was the creation of dedicated, stand-alone website for Scion (www.scion-pr.com). Last fall, the agency also developed a micro-site for Lexus USA; the luxury automaker tapped Nobox to design an online component where tennis enthusiasts were able to easily access information on Lexus-sponsored events that took place during the 2007 USTA US Open, the iconic Grand Slam tournament held each year at Flushing Meadows. About Nobox Marketing Group Nobox Marketing Group is an interactive agency specializing in universal integrated marketing strategies. The agency creates innovative campaigns that integrate a variety of effective marketing strategies that cut through the clutter and help industry leaders effectively communicate messages to audiences throughout the world. Nobox clients include: Copa Airlines, Mozilla, Verizon Wireless, Toyota, Scion, Lexus and Banco Popular. The agency, which maintains offices in South Florida and Puerto Rico, is the recipient of numerous international design and marketing awards. For more information, visit www.nobox.com."

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AS THE PINKER TONES TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, LOCAL CRITICS RAVE

Tomas — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:22:45 +0000

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Blogante News Summary for Monday – July 21st, 2008

Tomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:39:46 +0000

Blogante News Essentials --»

Special Mention: Campaign Ads Look To Reach Hispanic Voters : NPR featuring ME!

Los Angeles Immigration Court caseload soars - And wait times are growing because the number of judges has not kept pace.

Book reveals extent of Mafia’s Cuban empire - “Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and Then Lost It to the Revolution”

The deportation of illegal workers is dividing Long Island, one of America’s wealthiest regions

Obama’s Latin policies in play - A tug of war is in progress within the Barack Obama campaign to influence the direction of his Hispanic and Latin American agenda.

Illegal immigrants spurn benefits - Fear of immigration agents means available resources go unclaimed

For North Carolina’s Hispanic leaders, the biggest hazards of the job were once long hours. Now, they include death threats.

Jobs For Day Laborers Are Dwindling - Florida

Hispanic groups unite to register 2 million voters

Why Won’t Juan Hernandez Come to the Phone? - McCain’s Hispanic outreach chief is both loved and loathed.

Sheriff Arpaio Sued Over Racial Profiling Of Latinos In Maricopa County

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A visit with artist Cesar Martinez

Racial harmony on display at Watts basketball tournament - Los Angeles

Michigan State attracts Immokalee students to migrant program - Michigan State University College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

Shaken and Stirred - Macondo, a New Restaurant, Introduces Itself, and an Avocado Cocktail - NYC

Sounding off: The importance of being bilingual

Oppenheimer: It’s time for Americans to master a second language

NY Int’l Latino Film Festival offers reel look at Hispanic issues

Oil prices threaten Latin America’s economic gains

Mexico faces new drug challenge: mini-submarines

Pair run down and killed by driver in Hollywood had 3 children - killed by a drunk, former Marine, Hispanic

Immigrant arrests sever parents, children

A Silent Crisis: The Underrepresentation of Latinos in STEM Careers

Out of Public Limelight, U.S.War on Immigrants Intensifies

Immigration frustration stokes fury in Fremont - Nebraska - (exacerbated by the influx of workers with different customs, language and skin tone!)

States balk at checking farm workers’ documents

Though my family enjoyed the movie “WALL-E,” my daughter wondered why they were no Latinos among the people who escaped from Earth.

Broker convicted of immigrant loan fraud - targeted Hispanics - Denver

Lawsuit: Long Island diner harassed for hosting Hispanics

‘Flood’ of drugs from Mexico linked to area abductions - Georgia

Magazine cover may help Obama with Latino voters

Mexican files $75K claim against Gilbert police - Arizona

Mexican immigrant’s beating at hands of youths exposes racial tensions in Pennsylvania town - Shenandoah

Did You Know? Latino children have the highest risk for dental problems. Among Latinos, 72% have experienced decay and 26% had cavities on seven or more teeth.

Did You Know? There are enough Hispanics in Rochester, NY for them to have a Latino Night for their Minor League team, with a postgame concert featuring N’Klabe and Milly Quezada

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Obama’s Latin policies in play - A tug of war is in progress within the Barack Obama campaign to influence the direction of his Hispanic and Latin American agenda.

Radio Bilingüe’s Hacia el Voto 2008 sets sights on live coverage of presidential conventions

Hispanics tired of the rhetoric, they want solutions

A Quinceañera Election Party

McCain can’t win for losing on immigration - The issue could hurt the presumptive nominee among the GOP faithful yet not boost his chances among Latino voters.

The Hispanic vote - ¡Voten por mi! - Economist

Immigrant issue tugs two ways for McCain

Magazine cover may help Obama with Latino voters

Hispanic groups unite to register 2 million voters

Why Won’t Juan Hernandez Come to the Phone? - McCain’s Hispanic outreach chief is both loved and loathed.

Campaign Ads Look To Reach Hispanic Voters : NPR

Op-Ed: The importance of McCain’s Latin America trip - Alex Burgos

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Media Moves: Al Corral becomes a talent rep

Report: Mexico: Overview of the Publishing Industry

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Dale A. Crowell, New Director of Communications

USHCC Mourns the Loss of California Latino Leader John Aguilar

In Immigration Cases, Employers Feel the Pressure - But Critics Fault Laws as Ineffective

Oil prices threaten Latin America’s economic gains

On ‘Mexicanizing’ Cruise Ship Tourism & Floating Casinos

Televisa reporta ganancias en el 2T

Toyota Gets Real in Latino-targeted Camry TV Spots

Lopez Negrete Taps Joseph ‘Pepe’ Machin, José López-Varela as Executive Group Account Directors

States balk at checking farm workers’ documents

Mipcom unveils Spanish focus - Telemundo’s Santana joins speaker lineup

Ventura County Latino Business Expo helps Latino businesses attract customers - California

Local Spanish-language paper aims for growth - El Sol in Stamford, Connecticut

Hispanic Nets Gear Up for Fall - Lineups Draw On Old, New Formats

Portada’s Fith Year Anniversary Issue, just out!

Jimmy Perez Heads Programming For GLR Networks

Univision #1 Network in America among Adults 18-34 and 18-49 as Hispanic Youth Rules Airwaves on “Premios Juventud 2008″ - Most-Watched Edition Ever Beats All Broadcast Networks, Regardless of Language, for Entire Evening #1 Program in Major Markets for Time Period

Broker convicted of immigrant loan fraud - targeted Hispanics - Denver

Latinization of General Market Ads - Portada

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez Praises LULAC Support for Colombia FTA

Marketplace: Stricter English rules for U.S. truckers

Digital Advertising Luminary to Speak at Second Annual Hispanic Digital and Print Media Conference - Portada

Lawsuit: Long Island diner harassed for hosting Hispanics

‘The Voice’ of radio: Pair of Memphis stations compete for Hispanic audience - WGSF-1030 AM y WAVN-1240 AM

“Premios Juventud 2008″ racked up a Nielsen Media Research preliminary 2.2 rating among 18-49 adults–the second-best-rated show of the night.

Rough Guides announce content deal with MSN Latino

CasaQ® Debuts New Line of Christmas Ornaments Geared towards US Latinos

Spanish-language Media Market In a Growth Phase

Jobs For Day Laborers Are Dwindling - Florida

Challenges for Spanish television in Mid-South have no barrier - Memphis area

Generation ñ is regenerating itself; the former magazine for hip young Hispanics is coming back as a website.

Latinos not ready for digital switch

Univision 34 Launches Mobile News Alerts on Univision Movil - Los Angeles

Gabriela Lenix JOINS VISCOM INTERNATIONAL AS MARKETING DIRECTOR

AMD loses $1.19bn and CEO Hector Ruiz

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Ganadores/Winners of the 2008 Premios Juventud

El Queens Theater in the Park regresa con un interesante abanico de producciones latinoamericanas

Salma Hayek is not depressed about her breakup

Ha Ash, de estreno

Preparan Los Temerarios gira por EU con su nuevo disco “Si tú te vas”

Lucybell presenta su nuevo disco en Ciudad de México - Primitivo

Roger Velasquez: making his mark in latest CD ‘Quiero Besarte’

Frida Sofía sólo es acompañada de su padre

Preocupa a Stephanie Salas su prima Frida Sofía

Entrevista con Jenni Rivera

Vuelve atacar el cáncer a Manuel Saval

Plasma Chetes su forma de ‘querer’ en nuevo video

Sospechan hospitalización de Alejandra Guzmán

Respeta el clima a Marc Anthony - Veracruz

Shakira y Carlos Vives celebran día nacional

Juan Luis Guerra makes Latin beats tropical and topical

Cristian Castro: “My career’s in the toilet” - Pleads Poverty In Divorce Battle

Crazee Comics Media LLC, Founder Samuel Vera to be Featured on NBC’s Streetside San Diego July 25th

Los Lonely Boys celebrate brotherhood

Though my family enjoyed the movie “WALL-E,” my daughter wondered why they were no Latinos among the people who escaped from Earth.

Alex Rodriguez’s pout at home - emotionally abused?

NY Int’l Latino Film Festival offers reel look at Hispanic issues

Sexo, Diego y Rock and Roll

Un músico mexicano gana el litigio por un tema de la banda sonora de “Amores perros”

Juanes and Miguel Bosé To Join Ingrid Betancourt In Paris For a July 20th Concert To Demand The Release Of All Remaining Hostages In Colombia And An End To Guerrilla Violence in The Country

Shalim Ortiz will get married this Saturday

All about the Premios Juventud awards

What you didn’t see at the Premios Juventud awards

Salma Hayek’s wedding isn’t happening - breaking up!

More Blogante News

Liveblogging the “Dos Centavos” Latino Blogger Panel - Man Eegee - Latino Político

Liveblogging the Netroots Nation Immigration Panel - Man Eegee - Latino Político

La Bloga: Poets José Emilio Pacheco, Joaquín Sabina & Luis García Montero

“600 words by Esther J. Cepeda”: Latinos in the fine arts: Part One

“600 words by Esther J. Cepeda”: Latinos in the fine arts: Part Two

Futbol Mundial Magazine Premiere FCBarcelona Commemorative Special Issue for 2008 Tour

New Book Recounts How Cuban Refugee Who Escaped Castro’s Prison Camps Now Helps Thousands of Other Refugees Find Freedom at the Mexican Border

Cubans heading to U.S. — via Mexico

Argentine Senate votes against hike in farm tariffs

A Recent History of the Disability Rights Movement in El Salvador

Latin America’s Entrepreneurs: Catholics vs. Protestants - a Gallup poll

Delectable Summer Goings-on in Baja California, Mexico - Fiestas de la Vendimia 2008

Jet skiers cruise the Hudson in search of Caribbean throwback - New York

Unsung Manny Parra proves worth in Milwaukee

Sister Cities Association Brings Latino Life to Ozarks - Springfield, Missouri y Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Chase Latino Cultural Festival showcases diverse talents - NYC

Puerto Rican Parade & Latino Fest organizer credits her father - Anastacio Pagan in Cleveland

State budget cuts affecting minority graduate students - Illinois

Mariachi Mama in Topeka, Kansas

Guantanamera: Cuban Cuisine in the Heart of Manhattan

Activist was Colton’s first Hispanic councilwoman - RIP Connie “Paddy” Cisneros - California

Move Over Margarita! Mexican Food has a New Dinner Partner

Kansas City police program reaches out to Hispanics - Department’s Spanish immersion program expanding

Hispanic club joins others on sign - Palm Coast, Florida

Celebrating 25 years of Hispanic culture - Hispanic Cultural Festival in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

City’s Hispanic students climb- Huntsville, Alabama

Raid on meat plant haunts town, sparks debate - Postville

RENEW International’s Sr. Veronica Mendez to Participate in Latinos and the Future of Catholicism Panel

Food, fellowship mix to make Hispanic-American festival a hit - Neptune, New Jersey

New Castle County police, Latin center breaking barriers - Delaware

RailHawks renew Mexican tradition - North Carolina

Building officials urge caution after wave of recent consumer complaints - abuse of elderly and Hispanic customers in Collier County, Florida

NP Communicator - Finding voces latinas - new blog Latina Voices

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Toyota Gets Real in Latino-targeted Camry TV Spots

Tomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:57:15 +0000

"In a pair of unscripted TV spots breaking today (July 21), Toyota is challenging Hispanic consumers who have a need for speed and performance to test drive the 2009 Camry with a professional driver and rethink their preconceived notions."

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Spin Magazine Declares THE PINKER TONES “Hit Like A Spicier Daft Punk”; Tour Begins Next Week

Tomas — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:01:11 +0000

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Cuauhtemoc Blanco has been a blessing for Fire – Chicago

Tomas — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:36:36 +0000

"Cuauhtemoc (pronounced quaw-TEH-mok) Blanco arrived in town last year with a reputation as a great player with an uncanny ability to get under his opponents' skin. A former Mexican League MVP, where he starred for Club America, and a Mexican national team mainstay, he gained international fame for his blind passes and stutter-step dribble, and international notoriety for his on-field run-ins and theatrical goal celebrations. Not surprisingly, he also gained legions of Mexican fans. When the Fire made the 35-year-old midfielder their first-ever Designated Player last year, they expected he would draw crowds. They haven't been disappointed.

After Blanco arrived midway through last season, the Fire sold out seven of their remaining nine games at the 20,000-seat Toyota Park. Through five games at Toyota Park this year, attendance is up more than 3,000 per contest compared to last season's pre-Blanco dates. And then there's the road factor."

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Univision.com Launches “En Directo” with Latin GRAMMY(R) Winner Fonseca

Tomas — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:56:38 +0000

"Univision Online, Inc., the interactive subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc., the nation's leading Spanish-language media company, today announced the launch of a groundbreaking music microsite on Univision.com called "En Directo" with a free online concert by Colombian Latin GRAMMY(R) artist Fonseca. The Fonseca concert will stream on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. ET. The concert will be available on Univision.com (Keyword: En Directo).

"This event marks Univision.com's first-ever full-length video streaming of a concert, giving fans the chance to view top-tier concerts recorded live and streamed on Univision.com," said Cesar Conde, executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Univision Communications Inc.

The "En Directo" microsite includes:
-- Video streaming of concerts recorded live
-- Exclusive video of the backstage footage and pre/post concert
-- Downloadable songs from featured artists
-- Photo galleries

Toyota is the exclusive launch partner of "En Directo," which features the Fonseca concert with 10 songs from his latest release, Gratitud. This exclusive event allows Fonseca fans to connect with him online, while providing a digital platform for the launch of the all-new Toyota Corolla.

Univision.com is the #1 most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. Hispanics(1) for the 7th year in a row.(2) It attracted over 17 million unique browsers, 38 million visits and nearly 13 million video streams in May.(3) Currently Univision.com delivers 11 channels on topics ranging from health and entertainment, to finance and sports. The website also includes a video portal providing instant access to thousands of free videos from one central location, extending Univision's most popular TV programming to broadband users across the Internet.

About Univision Online, Inc.
Univision Online, Inc. is the interactive division of Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Univision Communications Inc. owns and operates Univision Online, Inc., the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S., located at http://www.univision.com , and Univision Móvil, the most relevant Spanish-language mobile content and video, which includes in-show wireless integrations, PSMS programs and the industry's most comprehensive downloadable content catalog. Univision Communications Inc.'s operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; and Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa's pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, visit http://www.univision.net . "

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