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Cristiano Ronaldo: Call me daddy (via Twitter & Facebook)!

July 4, 2010 – 11:22 am

Cristiano Ronaldo announced Saturday night via Twitter and Facebook that he’s a daddy! Even though it was a disappointing end to the World Cup for the Portugal forward, this is definitely good news.
“It is with great joy and emotion that I inform I have recently become father to a baby boy. As agreed with the [...]

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4th of July Countdown: Great Pink Lemonade

July 1, 2010 – 7:11 pm

Get ready for the long weekend with this simple yet refreshing recipe for Pink Lemonade and be sure to add a little Vodka to give it a kick!

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New York City MTA Misleads Straphangers (subway riders)

June 14, 2010 – 12:05 pm

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) effort to change service backfires, leaving riders waiting for trains that won’t arrive for two weeks.
The MTA is reducing subway service here in NYC starting June 27, and they’ve already starting replacing the black information signs that hang above the subway platforms with updated train information. The only problem is that [...]

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Video: Starving for Immigration Reform

June 11, 2010 – 12:29 am

Julio Valeriano explains how a group of young people are demanding change as they battle for comprehensive immigration reform.

21 year old Osmán Canales is one of about 10 people who has had enough of the government’s foot dragging on immigration reform.  Last week Canales and fellow members of the New York State Youth Leadership [...]

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Dora the Explorer’s link to Immigration Debate; Do you agree?

May 22, 2010 – 12:36 pm

They are popular searches on Google, “dora the explorer illegal immigrant” and “dora the explorer mug shot.” You may have seen her mug shot that has been making the rounds online, on Facebook and in immigration debates. Dora’s alleged  crime? “Illegal Border Crossing Resisting Arrest.”
No matter your opinion, according to a recent Associated Press article, [...]

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Video: Children and Immigration with Michelle Obama

May 20, 2010 – 11:44 pm

Whether this was staged or not, it’s sad. At what age do children know that a parent or loved one “doesn’t have papers.” What happened to the girl’s mother?

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When Fox News Launches website for Latinos…will you visit?

May 19, 2010 – 7:18 pm

Fox News plans to launch a website this fall aimed at Latinos, but what we want to know is if any Latinos will visit a website backed by Fox News and all of their conservative commentators?
Well, yes according to Fox News’ senior vice president of news editorial, Michael Clemente. “I don’t think there’ll be conflict,” [...]

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New Programs on Univision, Telemundo, Mun2 & others

May 18, 2010 – 7:56 am

When will your favorite TV shows return and which news shows will join the  lineup? Those questions and more are being answered by some of your favorite networks including Univision, Telemundo, Mun2 and MTV Tr3s as part of their “upfronts” which is an annual meeting where they announce program changes and start selling billions of dollars [...]

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Estamos at the Hispanic PR and Social Media Conference

May 10, 2010 – 12:11 pm

The team is here in Dallas for a conference with other Hispanic communications professionals from across the U.S. If you’re here, please say hello!
We’ll share a recap of the event this week, but in the meantime, follow us on Twitter and the #HPRCONF hashtag for updates from the sessions.

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Let’s grab some fried chicken with Evo Morales

April 21, 2010 – 8:03 pm

Who wants to grab some fried chicken with Evo Morales??? I’m not sure he would accept the invitation after his comments today.
Okay, 1st mistake: Bolivian President Evo Morales opened his mouth.
2nd mistake: While speaking at the World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth Rights, Evo suggested eating hormone-injected chicken could cause male deviance. Watch [...]

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“The hunting season is over, at least for now,” – Joselo Lucero

April 20, 2010 – 9:35 am

The story made national headlines and Law & Order aired an episode focused on the topic, but the real story does not fit into a 60-minute episode and had stretched on over the past 17 months, but the family of Ecuadorian immigrant, Marcelo Lucero, finally received justice in a Long Island New York courtroom on [...]

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Más Tampico options for Latinos

April 10, 2010 – 10:02 pm

Good news for all the Latino families out there who drink Tampico (who hasn’t?). Starting next month in several states, Pepsi and Tampico Beverages will start distributing TAMPICO PLUS® which is made with 50 percent less sugar, which is good news for everyone.
The new drinks will be able Citrus, Mango and Tropical flavors and available [...]

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The difference between Hispanic & general-market consumers

April 5, 2010 – 4:48 pm

According to Joe Uva, CEO of Univision:
Cultural differences as well as different languages. There are some immutable truths that cross the culture. One is that Hispanics are aspirational; they really value family and rely on word-of-mouth references, especially those of family and friends.
One category illustration: When a non-Hispanic is making a purchase decision for a [...]

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The Rosary – There’s an app for that, seriously!

April 4, 2010 – 12:22 pm

Happy Easter/Feliz Pascua! We wanted to share part of a recent article from the Wall Street Journal about how modern-day Catholics are embracing the Rosary, including Rosary iPhone apps! Do you say the Rosary? Have you ever used a Rosary-related app on your phone? Leave a comment and let us know!
Catholics, who will celebrate Easter [...]

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Apaga that Luz! Earth Hour is tonight 8:30-9:30

March 27, 2010 – 8:52 am

Tonight from 8:30-9:30 local time, is EARTH HOUR! You’ve probably seen those awesome pictures from previous year’s event when cities around the world go dark to send a message to the world that the time for action on climate change is here! Sign up for Earth hour at www.EarthHour.org. The video below shows footage from [...]

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