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Wilmer Valderrama Jumps Behind The Camera

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Wilmer Valderrama Partners with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Ready to Lead (R2L) College Readiness Program

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Wilmer Valderrama in biz with Nickelodeon – Developing family comedy titled ‘Earth to Pablo’

Tomas — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:41:57 +0000

Hispanic stars wow inaugural gala – Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Wilmer Valderrama, Tony Plana, Lila Downs, George Lopez, Rosie Perez, Angelica Vale and more

Tomas — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:18:54 +0000

Blogante News Summary for Tuesday – July 15th, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:35:40 +0000

Blogante News Essentials --»

For many in Colombia, hostage nightmare goes on - While the nation celebrates the recent rescue of 15 captives, families of 700 others taken by the same rebel group are left waiting.

U.S. Mercenary Company Implicated in Mexican Torture Videos

Puerto Rico-Mexico rivalry packs a real punch - When boxers from the Latin American lands face each other, representing their homeland well is paramount.

Migrants see lives improve in U.S. - Sun Valley, California - (kind of a strange headline for the content but worth reading)

More Illegal Immigrants Putting Affairs in Order - Deportation Risk Prompts Preparation

Picture of McCain praying stolen at La Raza convention

Latinos’ invite to the NJ political party must have gotten lost in the mail - “Not one call from the Democratic party asking if perchance there’s any interest in switching allegiance to the Obama camp”

Hispanics mixed on McCain’s compassion for migrants

Reward offered for arrest in anti-Hispanic graffiti case - Suffolk, Virginia - (photo of: “Latinos Go Home”)

Pelosi Announces Jaime Zapata as Reading Clerk for the House of Representatives - First Hispanic Ever in This Role

Premium Press Releases - Give your information/release some great exposure

New Report Defines Phantom Population: The Latino Baby Boomers - A “Cumulative Disadvantage” Plagues Latino Elders

More Great Blogante News From --» Top Stories | My Picks | Eye Openers | Did You Know Facts
+ don't forget to check out Blogante Business & Blogante Entertainment below - just scroll down

Sen. McCain Delivers Remarks at the La Raza Convention - transcript

Speaking of the Latino Vote and the Sanctuary’s Questions to the Candidates » VivirLatino

Woman receives top LULAC honor - Martha Chavarria - LULAC’s California Woman of the Year

Class Targets Spanish-Speaking Preschoolers - !Listo! Summer School in Columbia, Missouri

Charles Rice-Gonzalez aims to boost Bronx in art

“La Raza” defined

Program at Gainesville State offers English language learners high school credit - Georgia

Newspaper series reveals rampant abuse of power under Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s watch (Latina Lista)

The 700-year-old Mexican Mummy With A Tummy Ache

Senator Plans Run as Democrat — and Republican - New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr

Cubans are happily adjusting to change under Raúl Castro

What is the Venezuelan News Media Actually Like? - 21 Caracas Daily Newspapers, Diverse Community Radio and TV Stations, Disprove the US-Propagated Myths

Nutrition Education Among Latinos Affected By Peers

More Latinos Going To Georgia’s Polls - 60,000 Hispanic voters

Many Hispanics with diabetes unaware of potential eye disease, do not receive eye exams

Election 2008 --» View the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Speaking of the Latino Vote and the Sanctuary’s Questions to the Candidates » VivirLatino

McCain and Obama court Latinos, carefully

Picture of McCain praying stolen at La Raza convention

More Latinos Going To Georgia’s Polls - 60,000 Hispanic voters

Audio of Conference Call Remarks: Cong. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Eliseo Medina Respond to John McCain’s Speech at NCLR

Election Fever Hits the American Latino TV Awards; Nation’s Only People’s Choice Awards for U.S. Hispanics Begins Airing This Weekend

Latinos’ invite to the NJ political party must have gotten lost in the mail - “Not one call from the Democratic party asking if perchance there’s any interest in switching allegiance to the Obama camp”

How Latino voters could tip the U.S. election scale - Canadian take

Hispanics mixed on McCain’s compassion for migrants

Anti-War Protesters Heckle McCain at Hispanic Conference

McCain denies immigration flip-flop at Hispanic conference

McCain touts support for NAFTA to Hispanic group

Politicians Courting Hispanic Voters; Topekans React

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Fotolog is Top Social Network in Chile and Argentina

Major League Baseball All-Star Game Celebrates Five Consecutive Years With Fox Sports en Español

Latin America: Record Tourism - registers another record year in arrivals and receipts, with Panama and Uruguay leading growth.

U.S. Army tests mobile for Hispanic housing, business

Call for Entries Issued and Winners will be Honored at Annual PRemio Awards & Scholarship Dinner, October 2, in Los Angeles, CA

Terra Networks names Jim McCabe as Vice President of Sales for Terra Networks USA

Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine Opens Second Franchised Restaurant - NYC

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Growing Puerto Rican Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry, Q2 2008

Hispanic TV Update: Q&A With Luca Bentivoglio - Vice President, Programming, LATV

What Are Hispanics Eating? Unilever Finds Out

Plano-based Bennigan’s offers menu in Spanish - Texas

A Green Bay pizza crust maker will pay $188,000 to Hispanic job applicants to resolve a discrimination case.

Lessons from Spanish-Language Media

McCain touts support for NAFTA to Hispanic group

M&M’S(R) Brand Launches Major Hispanic Marketing Campaign With Wilmer Valderrama and Christina Saralegui

Media group targets Hispanics - Qué Pasa in Greensboro, North Carolina

Hispanic Business Expo - Chicago - Thursday, August 14th at Navy Pier

Minority Real Estate Trade Groups Back Fed & Treasury Department’s Action To Fortify Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

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In frank interview, A.B. Quintanilla III says he’s a nice guy

Premia Micky Mouse a Juan Luis Guerra

The band La Oreja de Van Gogh has a new vocalist - Leire Martínez

Stephanie Salas hopes Luis Miguel will have 15 more kids!

Gabriela Bo confesses to abused by Cristian Castro - (his x-wife)

Ex vocalista de Bacilos regresa como solista

Luis Miguel no irá a Viña por ‘caro’

Niega Yahir planes de boda con Claudia

Reggaeton is ‘BIGGER ON MUN2’

Con nueva voz La Oreja de Van Gogh - Leire Martínez

Montéz de Durango se queja de censura - La imagen de Malverde

Eugenio Derbez y el loro alcohólico

Election Fever Hits the American Latino TV Awards; Nation’s Only People’s Choice Awards for U.S. Hispanics Begins Airing This Weekend

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Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Holds Hemispheric Leadership Conference at the Organization of American States (OAS)

Putting the “bi” back in “bilingual” - Esther J. Cepeda

Transitions Optical Offers Tips on How to Protect Eyes for Hispanic Outdoor Sports Fans

Mexican army abuses need civil trials

Past is no prologue for writer - Mexican-American stories fuel Edison grad’s writing - Richard Garcia

Cuba says sugar cane rust and smut under control

U.S. national baseball team beats Cuba for title

Starting fresh on Cesar Chavez - Portland, Oregon

Arpaio launches another sweep in Mesa

Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela to be honored at inaugural “Premios Deportes” sports awards today - “Premios Deportes” will air nationally on Univision Sunday, July 20 at 3 p.m. ET/PT

New Report Defines Phantom Population: The Latino Baby Boomers - A “Cumulative Disadvantage” Plagues Latino Elders

Viva hispanic Chamber expo offers culture and opportunity - Oklahoma City - July 26, 2008

CATALINA Magazine, Deloitte, and Southwest Airlines Seeking Groundbreaking Latinas

Florida Atlantic University awards 738 degrees to Hispanics in 2006-’07

Hispanic candidate criticized for name change - John (Juan) Vazquez Valdez - Phoenix

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Blogante Essentials for Tuesday – July 15th, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:27:02 +0000

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M&M’S(R) Brand Launches Major Hispanic Marketing Campaign With Wilmer Valderrama and Christina Saralegui

Tomas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:19:33 +0000

"Mars Snackfood US announced today a unique Hispanic advertising campaign for its M&M'S(R) Brand, which serves as an extension to its popular "Inner M" advertising campaign that includes personalities Wilmer Valderrama and Christina Saralegui. Just like past "Inner M" celebrities, both Valderrama and Saralegui will appear in print advertisements nationwide that demonstrate how they embrace the fun side of life and find their "Inner M." The M&M'S(R) brand is further illustrating its commitment to the Hispanic community by sponsoring the 2008 ALMA Awards, a star-studded show celebrating the outstanding artistic achievements of Latinos in motion pictures, television and music.

Valderrama and Saralegui are the newest celebrities to join the brand's "Inner M" ad campaign. Valderrama's ad features a character replica of him as an M&M'S(R) chocolate candy surrounded by fans as he struts down the red carpet. It will appear in the July edition of People En Espanol, on stands through August 6. Hispanic talk show sensation Saralegui's ad features her as a bright yellow lentil with matching pumps and a microphone in hand, and will debut October 6 in People En Espanol available through November 5. They join other well known personalities such as NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, Super Bowl commentators Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson, award season's red carpet co-costs Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone, and master griller Bobby Flay.

"We are excited to illustrate our commitment to the Hispanic community through our first ever Hispanic 'Inner M' campaign for M&M'S and as a sponsor of the ALMA Awards," said Michele Kessler, vice president, marketing, Mars Snackfood US. "Wilmer Valderrama and Christina Saralegui are great brand ambassadors -- they embrace life with passion and humor, and their 'Inner M' reflects those characteristics."

Valderrama describes his "Inner M" as "rich in culture, flavor, and softness," stating, "[I embrace it] by not ever forgetting who I am and what I am made of. And what I taste like on the inside ... which I am sure is culturally delicious."

You Too Can Live Like A Star
In conjunction with Valderrama's ad launch, M&M'S(R) Brand is giving one lucky fan the chance to Live Like a Star at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) ALMA Awards. The M&M'S(R) Brand Live Like a Star sweepstakes offers the grand prize of a trip for two to Los Angeles, California, to attend the 2008 ALMA Awards. The winner will receive VIP including the privilege of attending an ALMA rehearsal to mingle with the Hispanic culture's biggest stars, walk the red carpet and attend pre- and post-event festivities. In addition to the grand prize, the sweepstakes includes first, second and third prizes, as well as 50 instant winners per week. The winner will be selected on July 21st.

Create Your Own "Inner M"
Consumers can create their own "Inner M" likeness at http://www.mms.com. At the heart of the site is the Character Creator which leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver an exciting user experience that will capture the imagination of M&M'S(R) fans everywhere. The Character Creator provides access to a wide variety of M&M'S(R) candy shapes, colors, hair, facial features and accessories creating millions of possible combinations to create "Inner M" likenesses. Fans can choose from about 27 million combinations of features that best show their inner fun - everything from body shape and color to facial features and eyewear. To find more details on M&M'S(R) chocolate candies and the Live Like a Star promotion visit http://www.mms.com .

About M&M'S(R)
M&M'S(R) has been producing colorful chocolate fun for Americans since 1941. There are more than eight permanent varieties of M&M'S(R) Chocolate Candies, in addition to Seasonal Candies made for special occasions including Easter, Holiday, Halloween and Valentine's Day, as well as ice cream. Customers seem to be most passionate about the color found in each bag of M&M'S(R) Chocolate Candies. Existing product lines include: M&M'S(R) Milk Chocolate Candies, M&M'S(R) Dark Chocolate Candies, M&M'S(R) Peanut Chocolate Candies, M&M'S(R) Dark Chocolate Peanut Candies, M&M'S(R) Almond Chocolate Candies, M&M'S(R) Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies, M&M'S(R) Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, MY M&M'S(R) Milk Chocolate Candies and M&M'S(R) MINIS(R) Milk Chocolate Candies. Please visit mms.com

About Mars Snackfood US:
Mars Snackfood US is the United States snack operations of Mars North America. With more than $7 billion in annual sales in the U.S., Mars North America includes food, snack and pet care segments, which are a symbol of excellence for quality brands. Headquartered in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Mars North America employs more than 12,000 associates in the United States, with 54 facilities nationwide. Mars Snackfood US includes some of the world's favorite brands such as DOVE(R) Brand Chocolate, M&M'S(R) Brand, MILKY WAY(R) Brand, SKITTLES(R) Brand, SNICKERS(R) Brand, STARBURST(R) Brand, 3 MUSKETEERS(R) Brand, TWIX(R) Brand and more. Additional popular brands in the petcare and food segments for Mars North America include UNCLE BEN'S(R) Brand, PEDIGREE(R) Brand Food for Dogs, and WHISKAS(R) Brand Food for Cats. Please visit mars.com"

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Thirty-Six Students Receive a Total of $72,000 in Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Sponsored by Sallie Mae

Tomas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:16:05 +0000

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Wilmer Valderrama lands Fox pilot

Tomas — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:35:29 +0000

"Fox has ordered a pilot for "The Emancipation of Ernesto," a one-hour project starring Valderrama as guileless innocent embarking on an epic quest to find his father amid a Los Angeles landscape polluted with excess. The story is said to be in the spirit of the classic Steve Martin comedy "The Jerk."

The single-camera show is from 20th Century Fox Television and was sold to the network as a spec script with the former "That '70s Show" actor attached. "

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation Presents Inspira Award to Texas Rep. Hinojosa, ExxonMobil CEO Tillerson

Tomas — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:19:16 +0000

"The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today honored U. S. Representative Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX) and ExxonMobil Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rex W. Tillerson, with the Inspira Award for their leadership in education for Latinos and for inspiring a new generation of Hispanic leaders in the United States.

According to Jose Antonio Tijerino, HHF president and CEO, the Inspira Award was created to honor Latino leaders who inspire youth in the public and private sector, and in the media. Last year’s Inspira Awardee was Actor Wilmer Valderrama. Rep. Hinojosa and Tillerson were honored on Capitol Hill during the 11th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards in Washington, D.C., which also recognized more than 20 outstanding students from the region. Washington, DC was the last of the 12 Regional Youth Awards ceremonies which have taken place and recognized more than 200 Hispanic high school seniors across America and provided more than $600,000 in educational grants.

“The Inspira Award recognizes those who have taken a leadership role in breaking barriers and creating opportunities for Hispanic youth,” said Tijerino. “We commend Rex Tillerson for his vision in encouraging and facilitating young Latinos to focus on science, technology, math and engineering through our Youth Awards and countless other efforts including the National Math and Science Initiative. We also applaud the lifetime of commitment of Rep. Hinojosa who is our champion from barrios to Capitol Hill on the issue of increasing educational opportunities for Latinos. They are truly an inspiration.”

Rep. Hinojosa has played an instrumental role in helping to improve educational and workforce-improvement programs for minorities and low-income families. In addition to the many education initiatives he has supported, Rep. Hinojosa founded a year-round program called HESTEC in 2002. Held at the University of Texas-Pan American, HESTEC emphasizes the importance of science literacy for Hispanics to educators, students and parents.

Rep. Hinojosa serves as chairman of the Education Task Force for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and has had tremendous success in vaulting Hispanic-Serving Institutions to a position of prominence. In 2007, Hinojosa helped pass the College Cost Reduction Act which will allow students to pursue higher educational goals by making college more affordable.

“I am extremely honored to be selected for this prestigious award,” said Rep. Hinojosa. “Education is the cornerstone of opportunity. It paves the way to improve technology, spreads new knowledge, advances innovation and ultimately shapes our future. It is vital that Hispanic-serving organizations, educational institutions and corporations help America stay competitive by advancing our educational system and capitalize upon the abundance of young and talented Hispanic minds.”

Tillerson and ExxonMobil have a long history of support for programs that improve opportunities for minorities and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These programs recognize the urgent need to encourage more Hispanic students and professionals to attain higher educational achievements and support initiatives that deliver high-quality educational programs, which prepare Hispanics for leadership in the workforce and in the classroom.

“To be recognized by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a great honor,” said Tillerson. “In today’s challenging fields such as technology and energy, our nation needs more brilliant minds than ever before, that’s why we support programs like the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Youth Awards’ Engineering and Mathematics category, which emphasize the importance of role models, including those who have succeeded in the math and science fields, while celebrating the unique Latino culture that brings added strength and dimension to our nation’s workforce.”"

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Wilmer Valderrama Coming To Jamestown, New York – for the 2008 Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival

tomasz — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:51:37 +0000

"Wilder Valderrama is looking forward to spending the weekend in Jamestown, saying that the experience will be a refreshing one for him.

A star of television’s ‘‘That ‘70s Show,’’ Valderrama will headline the 2008 Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival with an 8 p.m. performance at the Reg Lenna Civic Center on Saturday.

Entitled ‘‘A Tribute To Desi Arnaz: An Evening With Wilmer Valderrama,’’ the Saturday night event will feature a showing of rarely seen film clips from throughout Arnaz’s career. The evening will be a salute to Arnaz, with Valderrama explaining how Arnaz inspired him personally and paved the way for other Hispanic actors in America. Arnaz, who died in 1986, was Cuban-American."

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Blogante News for Tuesday – May 13th, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:59:02 +0000

I have changed things up a bit (as always trying to improve). Now there are Blogante News Essentials, the top 10/12 posts culled from all categories. This is the news I think everyone might be interested in. Plus, I have added an "in-depth focus section" for the times when there is a lot of news about one subject such as the huge raid yesterday in Iowa. - Gracias, Tomás

Blogante News Essentials

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

More Than Marches: Growing Latino Power is all About the Demographics

Did You Know? 62 percent of the recent growth in the Latino population has been through births, not immigration.

Postville immigration raid termed largest in Iowa history - (as many as 300 arrested) - Today's In-depth Focus subject (see below)

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high - (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)

Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison

California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez leaves the speaker’s post

Former laborer now runs the company - RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects - Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona

Ways of Ancient Mexico Reviving Barren Lands - the traditional milpa

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ - the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

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In-depth Focus --» Yesterday there was a huge immigration raid in Postville, Iowa with up to 300 arrested (although I saw an article in US Today that had the number 700)

Top Stories --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez leaves the speaker’s post

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

More Than Marches: Growing Latino Power is all About the Demographics

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high - (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)

Hundreds arrested in immigration raid at Postville plant - Iowa (largest in the history of state)

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

Tomás' Picks --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Archaeologist Uses Satellite Imagery To Explore Ancient Mexico

Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison

Bittersweet Reunions Span U.S. Border - on Mother’s day

“Sounds Latino!” Exhibition at UCSB Accessible Via Telephone

Dating a non-Latino

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

Victor Landa: Moms changing stereotypes and, thus, social landscape

Ways of Ancient Mexico Reviving Barren Lands - the traditional milpa

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

North Carolina Community Colleges Will No Longer Admit Illegal Immigrants

Thousands protest violence in Mexico - Ciudad Juarez

Citizenship Proof Next Up in Voter ID Battle

Immigrants assimilate quicker today, study shows - (same Manhattan Institute study cited but quite a different headline)

Predicted ESOL Savings Debated - 760 Students Left Prince William Schools - Virginia

Top Cuban athlete still missing Monday - Yurisel Laborde

Latin immigrants to U.S. don’t assimilate - (from the “libertarian” Manhattan Institute - “conservative” is more appropriate, methinks)

More Hispanic Businesses Robbed - Aurora, Colorado

Did You Know --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts.

Did You Know? 62 percent of the recent growth in the Latino population has been through births, not immigration.

Did You Know? Tulsa police say about 40 percent of all robberies target Hispanic immigrants. - Oklahoma

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

Election 2008 --» View the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts
(Are you registered to vote? Will you vote? You really, really should.)

McCain accepts questionable invitation - (Minutemen upset he is going to La Raza’s annual convention)

Few immigrants but hot debate before West Virginia primary today

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Income rising, Telemundo cautious in its new lineup

New York Farmers fear they’ll be short of workers

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association and Microsoft Announces LISTA Tech Trends Breakfast Series

Mayor Bloomberg and Latin Media and Entertainment Commission Announce New Efforts to Position New York City as the Center for Latin Media and Entertainment

Bay Area Player Grabs Casa Latino Real Estate - Armando Tam

SPANGLISH MAGAZINE’s Marriage of Latin Cultures Celebration Event

Upfront Week Begins en Español

Charity honors top CEO - Juan N. Cento - Miami

Think online Hispanics, think gizmos

Former laborer now runs the company - RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects - Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona

GolTV Recruits Bob Gold & Associates to Lead Public Relations Efforts

Immigration raid: Town’s Hispanics shutter businesses, scatter - Postville, Iowa

Hundreds arrested in immigration raid at Postville plant - Iowa (largest in the history of state)

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

Immigration raid: Plant official is GOP contributor - Iowa

More Hispanic Businesses Robbed - Aurora, Colorado

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names UnitedHealthcare 2008 Corporation of the Year

Blogante Entertainment+ more at: Entertainment | Musica

Busca Thalía la reconciliación

Maná ya es de platino

Roselyn Sanchez will get married in November!

Denisse Oller Returns to Television

Cristián de la Fuente perseveres on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

TimesTalk Events with Leguizamo, Daniele, & Miranda - NYC

“Sounds Latino!” Exhibition at UCSB Accessible Via Telephone

Mayor Bloomberg and Latin Media and Entertainment Commission Announce New Efforts to Position New York City as the Center for Latin Media and Entertainment

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

Alfredo De Quesada Actor to Watch and to Watch For

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ - the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

La Bronca is Coming to Los Angeles - on SBS’s KLAX 97.9 FM La Raza

‘That ’70s Show’ star will pay tribute to Desi Arnaz in NY - Wilmer Valderrama

MUN2 ANNOUNCES EXPANDED ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING LINE UP - PIONEERING BILINGUAL YOUTH NETWORK CONTINUES EXPANSION IN RATINGS, DISTRIBUTION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING GENRES

Blogante News from all the other categories - View all categories | states | metros | sitemap -- special mention to immigration

Mexican Citizens Alarmed as Drug Violence Escalates

Upside Down World - Rising Fuel Costs Provoke Transportation Strike in Nicaragua

Dim outlook for H-1B changes in this Congress?

The plight of Libreria Martinez - Santa Ana

Time Warner adds more Spanish language channels - Palm Springs, California

Bilingual Fire Prevention Campaign Launches - California

Latino Families to Gather at UCSD May 31 for Comienza con un Sueño College Outreach Event - San Diego

Charity honors top CEO - Juan N. Cento - Miami

Latino Press Awards 2008 - May 13th, 2008 at 7:30PM - Miami

Drug Trafficking, Violence, and Repression - IRC Americas Program

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‘That ’70s Show’ star will pay tribute to Desi Arnaz in NY – Wilmer Valderrama

Tomas — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:02:17 +0000

"A star of television's "That '70s Show" will be in western New York this month to pay tribute to comedians Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.

Wilmer Valderrama will present "A Tribute to Desi Arnaz" on Saturday night as part of the Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend festival. He'll do a question-and-answer session on Arnaz's work, and show some clips of his favorite scenes.

Valderrama, who played Fez on "That '70s Show" and hosts MTV's "Yo Momma!", said he's always been inspired by Arnaz as a performer and Hispanic American. Arnaz, who died in 1986, was Cuban-American. "

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Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Announces New Hispanic Ambassadors

tomasz — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:12:12 +0000

"In an effort to improve the quality of life among Hispanics living with paralysis, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announces their 2008 Hispanic Ambassadors. Through public appearances, public service announcements, and other means of communication, the Hispanic Ambassadors are committed to increasing awareness of the PRC's mission of promoting the health and well-being of people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment or paralysis by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services, and grants.

The PRC's new Hispanic Ambassadors are: television personalities Alfonso de Anda, Jencarlos Canela, Alejandro Chaban, Candela Ferro, Maritza Rodriguez and Hugo Vasquez; Mexican singer Rogelio Martinez; and Academy Award nominated actress Adriana Barrera. Actor Wilmer Valderrama, who participated in various PRC awareness efforts in 2007, will continue his support in 2008.

"I had a family member diagnosed with a disease that may cause her to be paralyzed, and it was difficult for me to understand what changes we would experience as a family," said newly appointed Ambassador Hugo Vasquez. "Having the Paralysis Resource Center provide the public with free information and resources to overcome our challenges can make all the difference in the world between having hope and feeling lost. I have hope."

In the United States, 37 percent of Hispanics know or have known of someone who lives with paralysis. Apart from degenerative diseases like ALS and multiple sclerosis, or birth conditions like spina bifida, people can become paralyzed as a result of injury or accidents that can change their lives in an instant. Acknowledging that Hispanics and other ethnic communities already experience additional challenges to accessing health care, the PRC is making a significant effort to provide resources and support to Hispanics living with paralysis and their family members.

"We are thrilled that our 2008 Hispanic Ambassadors have teamed with us to spread awareness about the PRC's efforts because finding useful information about paralysis, especially in language, can be frustrating," explained Joseph Canose, vice president for Quality of Life at the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. "We have bilingual information specialists at the PRC who answer our toll-free resource line and a Spanish language website to ensure that we can help paralyzed individuals live lives without limits."

To interview a Hispanic Ambassador contact David Roman at LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS at (323) 469-8680 or via e-mail at davidroman@lagrant.com.

The Paralysis Resource Center (PRC), a program of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) and formed through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has established a Multicultural Outreach Program to promote informed health care decisions and active and independent living among those in the Hispanic, African-American, Asian-American/Pacific Islander and Native American communities living with paralysis. For more information about the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation or to obtain information about the PRC or how to improve the quality of life for someone living with paralysis please visit our website at http://www.paralysis.org or http://www.paralisis.org, or call (800) 539-7309. "

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Blogante News for Tuesday – January 29th, 2008

tomasz — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:58:52 +0000

I am still amazed at how much news I can find on a daily basis. It may seem strange but it brings me great joy to provide such a unique service. I hope you are learning as much as I am. This Friday's newsletter will mark the 500th edition. I can't believe it, 500 newsletters sent out, that is amazing! - Tomás

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Top Stories --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

ICE to illegal immigrants: ‘We are coming after you’ - Los Angeles (tough headline - tough message)

Texas lawmaker chides Bush for ignoring Latino needs

Eat your Cheerios, Hispanics told - ‘Nutrition guide’ says name brands are the way to healthy eating

Latinos courted as wild card among shifting evangelical voters - For Democratic, GOP candidates, California pastor is vital link to nearly 18,000 congregations - Rev. Samuel Rodriguez

How would bill on immigration add up for Hoosiers?

My Picks (Tomás' handpicked hispanic highlights) --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

This is quite funny. Wilmer Valderrama & Rosario Dawson plus others in a telenovela parody aimed at getting Latinos to vote - (You really should watch it)

NPR: Latino Vote Marked by ‘Generation Gap’

Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday :: Carlos Santana, Martin Sheen and Edward James Olmos Agree to Co-Chair Effort to Win National Holiday for Farm Worker Leader Cesar E. Chavez

Town in Mexico supplies Jackson Hole’s workers - Wyoming

Cuba Bans Harvesting of Endangered Sea Turtles

Richardson’s Choice

Gauging the impact of the Latino vote - Growing number: Hispanics are fewer than 2 percent of Georgia’s voters, but their strength at the polls will be greater in the future.

Miami’s Hispanic Community Divided Over Coming Election

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Brownsville Mayor Declares Federal Government is Doing Irreparable Damage to Texas Border Region with Proposed Fence (Latina Lista)

Polo-Loving Banker Lives Really Large In Chávez Socialism - WSJ.com

First Latina U.S. surgeon general (Antonia Novello) speaks in Monterey - California

Long-Lost Set of Robert Capa Negatives Taken During Spanish Civil War Found in Mexico

Farmers Branch asks judge to rule on new house rental ordinance - Texas

Puerto Rican Independence Movement under Attack in New York and San Juan

Folk Singer Rodriguez Plays Cuban Prison

Cuban dissident’s mom attends State of Union address

Miami robo-calls scaring Cuban American voters on Romney’s Cuba stance

Did You Know --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts.

Did You Know? Hispanics make up 22.8% of the eligible voters in California, a study by the Pew Hispanic Center indicates

Did You Know? In all, there are now 12.14 million Hispanic TV households in the U.S., according to Doug Darfield, the senior VP of multicultural measurement at The Nielsen Company.

Did You Know? At least 8 million Americans identify themselves as Latino evangelicals.

Did You Know? $182 million: Amount of money Mexican immigrants in Indiana sent back home to family members in 2004. $21.5 million: Transfer fees collected by Indiana banks that handled the wiring of that money.

Did You Know? $4.8 billion is the estimated Hispanic buying power in Indiana.

Quotes --» View the lastest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

“If I do endorse, it’s going to be a gut feeling. It’s not going to be about statistics, about past ties,” Richardson said. “I’ve been on the campaign trail with both of them. I feel that I know them. I feel I know the issues. I feel I know what makes them both tick.”

Election 2008 --» View the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts
(Are you registered to vote? Will you vote? You really, really should.)

NPR: Latino Vote Marked by ‘Generation Gap’

Did You Know? Hispanics make up 22.8% of the eligible voters in California, a study by the Pew Hispanic Center indicates

McCain Gains as Furor Over Immigration Cools

Kennedy endorsement could help Obama with Hispanics

Weinberg likes Menendez for VP

Miami robo-calls scaring Cuban American voters on Romney’s Cuba stance

Obama to Hispanics: “This is your country.”

Richardson’s Choice

Gauging the impact of the Latino vote - Growing number: Hispanics are fewer than 2 percent of Georgia’s voters, but their strength at the polls will be greater in the future.

Miami’s Hispanic Community Divided Over Coming Election

Borderline politics - How to deal with immigration remains a decisive issue for Republicans in today’s Florida primary

Grijalva throws support behind Obama; rally in Phoenix Tuesday

Latinos courted as wild card among shifting evangelical voters - For Democratic, GOP candidates, California pastor is vital link to nearly 18,000 congregations - Rev. Samuel Rodriguez

Cuban Americans cynical over anti-Castro rhetoric

Clinton calls for immigrants to “step out of the shadows”

Is Univision Slanted toward Hillary?

Swinging the Latin Vote

Immigration Policy: Will the Real Senator Clinton Please Stand Up? - Politics on The Huffington Post

Tejano Democrats endorse Sen. Clinton

Blogante Business more at: Business | Marketing | Real Estate | Media | Internet

5 of 10 Most Memorable Ads in Spanish TV produced by Dieste.

Quepasa Corporation Receives $7 Million in Financing from Investor Groups

Polo-Loving Banker Lives Really Large In Chávez Socialism - WSJ.com

Town in Mexico supplies Jackson Hole’s workers - Wyoming

Cuban immigrant relizes the American Dream here in Aiken, Ohio - Carlos Garcia, founder and president of RCS Corporation

Bank of America VP named chair of Austin Hispanic Chamber - Robert Franco Jr.

National Society for Hispanic Professionals’ Diversity Job Fair Returns to Houston

Hispanic Advertising Agency Latinvox Evolves into ‘the vox collective’

Did You Know? In all, there are now 12.14 million Hispanic TV households in the U.S., according to Doug Darfield, the senior VP of multicultural measurement at The Nielsen Company.

Banking on Latinos - The first credit union in Georgia to market specifically to Latinos could open in Atlanta later this year.

El Nuevo Día Orlando Reports a Successful 2007

Did You Know? $4.8 billion is the estimated Hispanic buying power in Indiana.

HispanicMPR Editor to Speak at Marketing to U.S. Hispanics Conference

HispanicMPR.com is Women that Win February Business of the Month

Strong Emphasis on Digital Media in 14th Annual Marketing to U.S. Hispanics and Latin Americans Conference

La Voz Hispana Acquired by TV Net Media Group

Fronteras Crosses New Borders

La Subasta Shopping Guide Increases Coverage in Texas

The Lagrant Foundation Will Award a Quarter of a Million Dollars ($250,000) to Minority Students Studying Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations

Sorpresa! Expands Affiliate Relations and Programming Teams

ImpreMedia Promotes Jim Schumacher to Corporate Production Director

Laurens Drillich to head Endemol USA Latino

Blogante Entertainment+ more at: Entertainment | Musica

Edith González renueva contrato en Aventurera

Pedro Fernández tiene una nueva ‘amiga’

Café Tacvba le dice no al inglés

Aracely Arámbula Signs On With Televisa

Alejandro Sanz Dedicates a Song to JLo’s Twins

AMERICAN LATINO TV® & LATINATION PUT THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON WINDY CITY LATINO CULTURE

Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday :: Carlos Santana, Martin Sheen and Edward James Olmos Agree to Co-Chair Effort to Win National Holiday for Farm Worker Leader Cesar E. Chavez

Murdered Mexican Singer’s Group to Tour - K-Paz de la Sierra

Folk Singer Rodriguez Plays Cuban Prison

HITN-TV Announces New Exciting Series

To Explore ‘Lowrider’ Lifestyle with Livin’ the Low Life - FHM Magazine Model of the Year Vida Guerra to Host

Blogante News from all the other categories - View all categories | states | metros | sitemap -- special mention to immigration

Kansas University Conference to Explore Ever-growing Latino/a Population, Effect on Kansas

Spanish paper La Tribuna to merge with Greeley Now - Colorado

Bush prods Congress to pass immigration reform

Come Celebrate and Honor New York’s Puerto Rican Women - PR.com

La Plaza offers Hispanic entertainment at Florida state fair

Latino Group Pushes For Board Nomination - Kansas City

Immigration issue looms over Oklahoma Legislature

Former Mexican foreign minister speaks at University of Texas at San Antonio - Jorge Castañeda to discuss his new book, “Ex Mex: From Migrants to Immigrants”

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This is quite funny. Wilmer Valderrama & Rosario Dawson plus others in a telenovela parody aimed at getting Latinos to vote – (You really should watch it)

tomasz — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:46:16 +0000

Le Pasion de la Decision
tip to Liza at Culture Kitchen HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos

Ana Claudia Talancón off to a busy 2008

Tomas — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:47:45 +0000

"Mexican actress Ana Claudia Talancón is starting the new year with a bang.

The 27-year-old beauty co-stars with Edward Burns in the thriller “One Missed Call.”

In 2008 we’ll also see her in the upcoming “Days of Wrath,” alongside Wilmer Valderrama and in the HBO comedy series “Whitney.”"

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Actor/Activist Tony Plana to Serve as National Mi Familia con Richardson Spokesperson – Richardson announces national co-chairs and staff; Mi Familia program beats goal of 100 chapters in 100 days

Tomas — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:21:30 +0000

"The Richardson for President campaign today announced that actor/activist Tony Plana, a star of ABC's hit show "Ugly Betty," will serve as the National Spokesperson for Mi Familia con Richardson, the campaign's grassroots Latino outreach program.

To learn more about Mi Familia con Bill Richardson, click here.

"Tony Plana not only is a brilliant actor, he also is an activist committed to serving the Latino community and working to improve the lives of every American," Governor Richardson said. "I often have said that this election will not be decided by which candidate is the biggest rock star. However, I never said anything about TV stars. I am proud to have Tony on my team to help lead this critically important outreach effort.”

Plana is one of the many leading Latino activists who have joined Mi Familia con Richardson. Grassroots leaders, community activists, and concerned citizens all are getting involved in this growing outreach program.

"Bill Richardson has spent his career in public service bringing people together to make life better for everyone," Plana said. "I am privileged to be a part of his campaign and to help him reach out to Latinos across the United States. I am excited that a Latino is running for the White House, but more importantly, I am excited that Bill Richardson has a vision for a better America and the experience to make that vision a reality."

The Richardson campaign also announced that the Mi Familia program has surpassed its goal of creating 100 chapters in 100 days.

"We are thrilled that the response to the Mi Familia program has been overwhelming, beyond our most optimistic expectations," Mi Familia National Director John Gomez said. "We are proud that Latinos across the country are joining the movement to elect Bill Richardson as the next President of the United States."

The Richardson for President campaign also announced the national and regional leadership of Mi Familia con Bill Richardson. Please find this information below:"

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Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek Join the All-Star Lineup for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

Tomas — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:13:21 +0000

"Current nominee Alacranes Musical, model/singer Bimba Bose, current two-time nominee Daddy Yankee, current two-time nominee Kinky, singer/percussionist Sheila E. and current nominee Aleks Syntek have been added to the lineup for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). Newly added presenters include actress Karla Alvarez, actress Erika Buenfil, actor Eduardo Capetillo, actor/singer and current nominee Andres Cepeda, GRAMMY(R) winner and current nominee Willy Chirino, Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Pedro Fernandez, actor/singer and current nominee Pablo Montero, actress Patricia Navidad, actor/comedian Paul Rodriguez, current nominees Vicky Terrazas y Marisol Terrazas (Los Horoscopos De Durango), actor Wilmer Valderrama, actress Angelica Vale, actor Eduardo Verastegui, and reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel. The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. (ET/PT).

Actor/Comedian Eugenio Derbez and actress/singer Lucero will co-host the hottest night in Latin music. Fashion entrepreneur and former Miss Universe Barbara Palacios will serve as emcee of the Pre-Telecast ceremony -- during which winners in more than 30 of the 49 Latin GRAMMY categories will be announced prior to the evening's telecast -- kicking off a full evening of celebrating excellence in recorded Latin music from around the world.

Alacranes Musical is nominated for Best Banda Album (Ahora Y Siempre). Latin GRAMMY winner Daddy Yankee has nods for Best Urban Music Album (El Cartel -- The Big Boss) and Best Urban Song ("Impacto Remix"). Kinky is up for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album (both for Reina). Aleks Syntek is nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Album (Leccion De Vuelo).

Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek join previously announced performers and current Latin GRAMMY nominees Pepe Aguilar, Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Conjunto Primavera, Shaila Durcal, Juan Luis Guerra (who is also the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year), Intocable, Ivy Queen, Jesse & Joy, La Quinta Estacion, Ricky Martin, Orishas and Laura Pausini, as well as Andrea Bocelli and Camila. Previously announced presenters feature tropical band and current nominees Aventura; actor, six-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Ruben Blades; actor Benjamin Bratt; GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Elvis Crespo; actress Kate del Castillo; current nominee Pau Dones (Jarabe de Palo); three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; actor/singer Sergio Goyri; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del Norte; singer Fanny Lu; actor/singer/model Sergio Mayer; actress Barbara Mori; Latin hip-hop singer Mala Rodriguez; actress/singer Alessandra Rosaldo; actress Nora Salinas; actress/model Dayanara Torres; and actress Sofia Vergara. Additionally, Las Vegas shows "Blue Man Group," "Folies Bergere," "HavanaNightShow" and "STOMP OUT LOUD" will be featured on the telecast, emphasizing the excitement and energy of this dynamic city.

Preceding the Awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive "Noche de Estrellas" ("Night of the Stars") coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards Green Carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Hosted by "Primer Impacto" co-anchor Barbara Bermudo and popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, "Noche de Estrellas" will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and provide viewers an intimate and up close look at Latin music's most glamorous and gala event.

The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official Spanish-language Web site of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at http://www.univision.com (Uniclave Latin GRAMMY). For more information and a complete list of nominees, please visit http://www.grammy.com.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com."