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Logan Square Could Soon Have an Orchard
January 22, 2011 | by Chicago Rarities | State News
In Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, the Chicago Rarities Orchard Project (CROP) board has been working to give the area not just more green space, but an actual orchard. continue reading »
Chicago Ties Washington D.C. for Worst Traffic in the Country
January 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Done annually, this year's Urban Mobility Report from the Texas Transportation Institute has put Chicago on top, but that's not exactly a good thing. This year's report has Chicago tied with Washington D.C. as the cities with the worst traffic in the country. continue reading »
New Hispanic Health IT Initiative Announced
January 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
With the Hispanic population as the nation’s largest minority, HIMSS announces the establishment of a new HIMSS Latino Initiative to focus on health IT needs for the rapidly growing Hispanic/Latino market. continue reading »
¡Ay Dios! Jesse James and Kat Von D are Engaged
January 21, 2011 | by Nickie Lewis | Latino Daily News
After a highly publicized divorce from award winning actress Sandra Bullock just last year, Jesse James has announced he is engaged to tattoo artist Kat Von D. continue reading »
GM to Invest Additional $540 Million Into Mexican Engine Plant
January 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latin America Business News
Thursday, accompanied by Mexican President Felipe Calderon, General Motors announced that it will invest another $540 million into its plants in central Mexico to produce two low-emission motors. continue reading »
Diversity in the Workplace Must Include Participation by Whites
January 20, 2011 | by Ponte al Día | Latino Daily News
As businesses are trying to create a more diverse work environment, a University of Michigan researcher says they often meet resistance from white employees, and that just can’t happen if they wish to create and inclusive continue reading »
In Mexico: More than 1,200 Plant and Wildlife Species At Risk
January 20, 2011 | by LAHT | Latino Daily News
Environmentalists say that more than 1,200 species of indigenous wildlife and plants in Mexico are in danger. According to the Mexican Environmental Law Center (known as CEMDA), around 500 species are in danger of extinction, and another 700 are threatened. In 2001, the number of species on the verge of extinction was 372. continue reading »
Latinos Wanting a Voice in Compton
January 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Southern California’s city of Compton, no Latino has ever held office in a city position despite the area now being around 60 percent Latino. Since 1969, eight Latinos have run for city council, but not a one has won a seat in the previously African-American-dominant neighborhood. continue reading »
STUDY: Bilingual Toddlers Have Edge Over Other Toddlers Who Only Speak One Language
January 20, 2011 | by Science Direct | Latino Daily News
Researchers from Canada’s Concordia and York universities have published their study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology showing that bilingual toddlers have a cognitive edge over their monolingual peers. continue reading »
“Chit Chat” Poised to Become Latina Version of “The View”
January 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
If, during the last decade or so, people wanted a female perspective on current events, they’d tune in to shows like "The View" and see a young mother, black women, middle-aged women, and various guest stars discuss them, but one perspective always seemed to be missing, Latinos’. continue reading »
BREAKING NEWS: Two Miami-Dade Police Officers Killed When Serving Warrant
January 20, 2011 | by Miami Herald | Latino Daily News
Officer Roger Castillo and an unidentified female officer from Miami-Dade were shot to death in a gunfight with suspects they were trying to serve warrants on. Officer Castillo, a father of three died at the scene, the female officer died at the hospital. continue reading »
Want a Roaring Good Taco - Try African Lion Tacos but Hold the Salsa
January 20, 2011 | by MSNBC | Latino Daily News
If you are wondering what more can happen in Arizona to put it in the news here it is: African lion tacos for $8.75. Boca Tacos y Tequila in Tucson is accepting orders for African lion tacos for anyone looking for something except continue reading »
Not as Many Migrant Workers Coming to Work in U.S. as Mexico’s Economy Improves
January 20, 2011 | by Napa Valley Register | Latino Daily News
As the U.S. economy slowly creeps out of a recession, many who migrated to the states in search of work are now seeing there could be better opportunities back in Mexico. continue reading »
New Mexico Sheriff Greg Solano Arrested for Selling Bullet Proof Vests on eBay for Gambling $$
January 20, 2011 | by KOAT News | Latino Daily News
Greg Solano, the former sheriff of Santa Fe County, New Mexico was arrested on 251 charges of embezzlement and one count of fraud for an alleged scheme to sell bullet proof vests on eBay. He was arrested two months after confessing to the crimes. continue reading »
Latino Organizations Unveil Plan to Protect Social Security from Cutbacks
January 20, 2011 | by LULAC | Latino Daily News
Today, Latinos for a Secure Retirement was launched to serve as a voice for the Latino American community in the fight to defend Social Security as new threats emerge against the 75 year-old program. continue reading »
Common Marketing Mistakes
January 20, 2011 | by William King | You and Your Money
You must have heard about the huge marketing blunders made by some of the most well known brands in recent history. Sometimes it is the result of misjudgment and at times it is some experiment going wrong. The nature of the marketing job is such that even the most proficient can make a mistake. continue reading »
National Hispanic Media Coalition Urges FCC to Study Effects of Hate Speech in Media Outlets
January 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), joined by a diverse collection of other organizations, reached out to leaders at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) continue reading »
Hispanic Population Increases In Rhode Island
January 19, 2011 | by Providence Journal | Latino Daily News
According to a portion of the 2010 U.S. Census, Rhode Island, the smallest state in the country, is seeing a sharp rise in its Hispanic population. Titled the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, continue reading »
Two New Mexico Third Graders Caught Smoking Pot at School
January 19, 2011 | by KOAT | Latino Daily News
The principal of Berrendo Elementary School is punishing two third-graders she caught lighting up marijuana cigarettes in the school’s bathroom. continue reading »
Lost Dog Finds Family After Four Moves and Five Years
January 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Anyone who has ever lost a dog, knows exactly what one California woman went through years ago when her Shih Tzu disappeared. Five years ago, Myrna Carrillo’s 3-year-old Shih Tzu, Prince continue reading »
