October 2011
43 posts
WATCH ‘Anonymous’ Sends Video to the Zetas Cartel... →
‘Anonymous’ says they will release information of Mexican cops, businesses and journalists that are connected with the Zetas cartel, if the thugs don’t release a kidnapped hacker. An…
Illinois Campaign to Stop Teen Texting Launched →
Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with Secretary of State Jesse White, state attorneys general nationwide, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council…
ACLU Charges Chicago Minority Neighborhoods Have... →
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU) and a Chicago neighborhood organization have filed suit against the City of Chicago alleging minority neighborhoods receive less…
Brazilian ex-President Lula Diagnosed with Throat... →
The 66-year-old has a tumor in his larynx, a statement from the Sirio-Libanes Hospital in Sao Paulo said. “After multiple investigations, initial chemotherapy will start in the next few…
Many Young Adults Unaware They’re Developing Heart... →
Waist size predicts fatty buildup in arteries better than weight, study says.
A new study warns that many young adults have undetected thickening of the arteries—or…
Check Out the First Images of Ricky Martin in... →
Ricky Martin is set to play Ché Guevara in a new Broadway run of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical “Evita,” due to open April 5 2012 in New York. The play will feature Elena…
Latinos in California’s Central Valley Lag Behind →
A Latino baby born in rural and urban areas of California’s San Joaquín Valley can expect to live 81.2 years—about a year longer than the average Californian, but fewer years than…
STUDY: Since 9/11 Hispanic Immigrant Marriages to... →
Marriages between Hispanic immigrants and U.S.-born natives have risen since Sept. 11, 2001, as immigrants have looked for alternative ways to stabilize their lives following an increase…
The Chicago Sinfonietta presents: Día de los... →
Featuring Mexican conductor Hector Guzman and music by Mexican composers Gori Cortes, Arturo Márquez, and Silvestre Revueltas
November 1, 7:30pm Harris Theater 205 E. Randolph St. …
Two Florida Women Arrested for Encouraging Young... →
Two Florida women have been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor for organizing a fight between two young girls, a fight which was shot in front of a closed sheriff’s…
Study Finds Race Plays Role in Risk for Arthritis →
Blacks have a higher rate of multiple, large-joint osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis than whites do, a new study finds. Osteoarthritis is a painful chronic disease caused by a loss…
Best Bathroom Award Has Chicago Museum Flush with... →
The Chicago Field Museum has won the coveted “Best Bathroom Award”. Bathrooms were judged on hygiene, style and usability. Bathroom designer Cintas chose the winner.
Diverse Writers Program Launched at Fox →
The Fox Writer’s Intensive (“FWI”) is a highly selective writer’s initiative, held at the Fox Studios in Los Angeles, CA, from February 2012 through May 2012. The Intensive is designed…
WATCH Chef José Andrés Make Conan A Power Tool... →
Spanish Chef José Andrés recently won the coveted James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award, the highest honor a chef can achieve in America. Published in Multimedia &…
Narco Blog: One Soldier, Three Gunman Killed in... →
On Salazar Street, between Dr. Gonzalez and Matamoros, in the heart of the city, a shootout occurred between the Mexican Army and a band of criminals in Michoacan. The Navy spotted three…
Mexican Marijuana Backpacker Caught at Border with... →
Communications Division Border Patrol agents assigned to the Tucson Sector, a component of the Joint Field Command-Arizona, apprehended a Mexican national yesterday in connection with the…
Narco Blog: Man Shot Dead in Street →
This week a man was shot dead as he was leaving home for work. The man was shot to death. It was early morning when the victim was getting into his black-colored Toyota truck to leave for…
COMMUNITY ALERT: Wanted for Hit and Run →
Chicago Police need your help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident in the community. The hit and run accident occurred at Archer & Francisco (9th District-Deering)…
Pan American Games Begin-Terra Offers Live Stream... →
Monday, the XVI Pan American Games began! The major international multi-sport event between athletes from all nations in the Americas will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico and Terra, will…
By 2015 U.S.-Born Hispanics Expected to Make Up... →
Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas presents an in depth research study on the rapid rise and distinctive behaviors of the new Hispanic Millennial generation
Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas, the…
Join us This and Every Sunday At HS-News Open Mic →
Introducing: From Bogotá, Colombia:
Artist: Telequinetics Song: Suficiente Band Members: Magdalena Camargo - Vocals Javier Deck Espinosa - Drums Juan…
Mexico City Celebrates “Halloween” with a Marriage... →
Leave plastic pumpkins and wizard costumes, synonymous with the American Halloween, behind and embrace the traditional Mexico City “Day of the Dead” (Dia de los Muertos). On the annual…
Zetas No. 3 Commander Captured in Coahuila, Mexico →
Thursday, Mexican officials announced that the No. 3 leader of the notorious Los Zetas drug cartel has been captured. Mexican soldiers captured Carlos Oliva-Castillo known as “La Rana”…
Foundation-giving to Latino Community Stuck at... →
Just when I was beginning to have some hope that philanthropy was getting better at meeting the needs of communities who have been underserved or marginalized in some way, a preview of a…
LATINO BLOTTER: Adolfo Martinez Arrested for... →
A Latino man has been arrested for groping woman in a New York neighborhood, police initially believing he was behind a dozen other sexual attacks in the area. Adolfo Martinez, 26, was…
2011 CA Legislation Aids Immigrant Integration;... →
With the recent end-of-session bill signings by California Governor Jerry Brown, 2011 has proven a good year for laws that further distinguish from neighboring Arizona and other states…
Colombian Halloween Thief “Caramelo” Caught... →
A Colombian thief labeled “Caramelo” who only operated in the month of October, stealing the Halloween candy stock of South Bogotá corner stores has finally been caught. The 22 year old,…
Narco Blog - Los Zetas in Tamaulipas in Weakened... →
“The Los Zetas Gulf Cartel are very weak from a Tactical, operational and financial perspective in Tamaulipas”, said the spokesman for the Department of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jose Luis…
Narco Blog-Deadly Confrontation: Police Commander... →
The Taxco Municipal Police were in a shootout with a band of criminals, leaving seven dead. This was all in the pursuit of a kidnapped Police Commander. The Police responded to a…
More Mayhem in Veracruz, Mexico →
Just two days after the signing of the plan “Veracruz Seguro” between the federal government and the state government of Veracruz, 32 bodies were found in 3 houses, and another 4 bodies…
Senator Mark Kirk Meets with CPS CEO To Discuss... →
Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard met with Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) today at Skinner North Classical Elementary School to discuss with parents and teachers…
Just In: Gov. Jerry Brown signs California Dream... →
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the California Dream Act, AB 131, that allows undocumented immigrants attending California universities to receive state-funded financial aid. Brown’s…
Community-Wide Effort May Help Tame Troubled Teens →
Towns using ‘Communities That Care’ system saw decrease in vandalism, theft, study finds.
A community-based prevention system may lead to lasting reductions in teen smoking, drinking,…
WATCH Hilarious Volskwagen Ad, and Learn Some... →
VW’s latest ad for the Passat shows that anyone can drive the diesel version of the sedan for 13 hours between refuels, enough time to learn Spanish! Published in
Shakira Joins President Obama’s Advisory... →
President Obama has appointed Shakira to his Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Shakira has worked on a number of efforts to expand and improve comprehensive…
Hispanic Youth Getting Inspiration to Pursue... →
Despite a growth in the number of Hispanics in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), recent studies show Latinos are still underrepresented in these critical…
Narco Blog: Decaying Body Startles People on Way... →
On Monday, locals in the community of Carrizal of the Way, in the municipality of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, discovered a gruesome finding. People were simply walking on their way to work…
Mild Strokes May Have Hidden Effects →
Even mild strokes can result in serious but unrecognized disabilities, such as depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking, according to a new study. The findings, released…
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to Pen Autobiography →
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is looking to become the next best-selling author, as the Miami Herald is reporting that he is currently in the process of writing his autobiography. Tea Party wonderboy…
Check Out Enrique Iglesias “I Like How It Feels”... →
Check out Enrique Iglesias new video that he directed himself with alot of famous Latino’s doing cameo appearances. There is concert footage, there is Enrique partying and Enrique with…
Former Colombian Maritime Instructor Sentenced for... →
A former Colombian maritime training instructor and a co-conspirator were sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to transport thousands of kilograms of cocaine from various ports…
Peru Juice Bar Sells Fresh Frog Juice- “The... →
A Peru bar in Lima, adds frogs to their juice (VIDEO). Actually, it’s a fresh juice bar and the owner says frog juice restores vigor and keeps a body strong.
And that’s not all. In…
Listeria Worries Prompt Recall of Romaine Lettuce →
Meanwhile, health officials still investigating tainted cantaloupes linked to 13 deaths.
As health officials wrestle with a listeria outbreak traced to cantaloupes from Colorado,…
