Stella firm buys Budweiser brewer Jul 14, 2008
Anheuser currently controls nearly half of the US market, while InBev is strong in Western European and Latin American markets. Anheuser also owns stakes in Mexican brewer Grupo Modelo and Chinese brewer Tsingtao. (BBC News -- Europe)
Groove armada Jul 13, 2008
Damien Percy, a dance teacher and champion Latin American dancer, has been riding the wave of dance fever. Six years ago, inspired by what the Sydney International Boat Show did for the boating industry, he created the equivalent for his own industry with his wife, Terri. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This much I know Jul 13, 2008
There was a review of my last book in one American paper by a professor of Latin American studies and he attacked me personally for the sole reason that I sold a lot of books. That is unforgivable. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Thank you, Senator Helms Jul 13, 2008
I thought the policy of facilitating and encouraging killings - both sides found unarmed civilians and clergy particularly tempting targets - was beneath Washington, though students of Latin American history might disagree. I thought the US should be trying to ease the conflict, not escalate it. (Asia Times Online)
El Panderosa Jul 13, 2008
Both men have put out Spanish-language ads and both made appearances Tuesday at the national convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Obama, however, seems to know something about the Hispanic soul that McCain doesn't. (Townhall.com)
Bat-maker, with David Ortiz helping out, bets on Fall River Jul 8, 2008
The goal, Lewis said, was to focus on the fast-growing Latin American market by getting the bats in the hands of youths in the Dominican Republic through donations. They ended up in the hands of agent Fernando Cuza, and eventually with his Latin slugger clients Ortiz, Vladimir Guerrero and Miguel Cabrera. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Clinton launches child HIV drugs Jul 7, 2008
The cheap drugs, according to the statement, will be available in 62 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin American and the Caribbean. HAVE YOUR SAY. (Yahoo News -- Bill Clinton)
City seen through many eyes Jul 7, 2008
" In Beechview, Samantha Franco sells groceries and other goods from Latin America. One day in the spring, between customers, she spoke on film for "Seeing Pittsburgh" at the store called Tienda Jimenez that she and her husband, Saul Franco, own. She grew up in Lawrenceville and after high school went to Oregon. There, she "hung out in a barrio" and became friendly with an elderly woman whose large family spoke almost no English. Back in Pittsburgh, now fluent in Spanish, she met Mr. Franco, a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ladnier discusses approach to Draft Jul 3, 2008
I know that we are being very aggressive in pursuing the best talent from all of the Latin American countries. Ladnier: Understanding that they are signed at 16 and 17 years of age, it will take time for them to develop into Major League talent but we have made major strides in that area. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
America's Mirror Jun 29, 2008
A resounding achievement as social history, art gallery and sports commentary, the book is broken into nine "Innings" to recount the league's beginnings, the distinctive brand of play, life in the leagues, owners, greats, the Latin American connection, exhibition games with white leagues, the World War II years and finally Jackie Robinson. An "Extra Innings" chapter serves as wrap-up. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Education (June 26) Jun 26, 2008
Dana B. Curtis of Sherborn, a graduate of Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, received a degree in global studies with a minor in Caribbean Latin American studies. Kathryn C. McAndrews of Dover received a degree in global studies and fine arts. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Read Indepth Article Jun 23, 2008
TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Weatherspoon Art Gallery - absolutearts ... "TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art" 2008-06-20 until 2008-09-28 Greensboro, NC, USA United States of America ... The Weatherspoon Art Museum will serve next summer as the only North Carolina/mid-Atlantic venue for the nationally traveling exhibition, TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art. (AbsoluteArts.com)
TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art Jun 23, 2008
To date, no such major presentation of Latin American and Latino art has been seen in our state and, yet, the Latino population is one of its fastest growing sectors ... The Weatherspoon Art Museum is proud to sponsor the first major project to highlight and make available to the regional public the artistic contributions of contemporary Latin American and Latino art ... Located in a major gateway community to Central and South America that is also a twin city to Tijuana, Mexico, MCASD has made... (AbsoluteArts.com)
* [REEL NEWS] Jun 20, 2008
The movies are to shown as part of the festivals range of sections, which include focuses on New German Cinema, American independents, New French Cinema and Latin American Cinema. This years Year of the Dragon section, which showcases Asian cinema, features a number of young Chinese directors who bypass the established system in favor of very personal, often politically subversive films. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lasting legacy Jun 18, 2008
The shops, restaurants, markets and street festivals make Liberdade appear more like part of Tokyo than a Latin American city - and it is now one of Sao Paulo's main attractions. Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito is attending the festivities. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Dwight Y. King: Entering a new chapter of the odyssey Jun 10, 2008
King's dissertation on Indonesia, "Social Mobilization, Societal Life, Interest Representation and Political Cleavage in Indonesia," supervised by Latin American Studies giant Philippe Schmitter, was an examination on state corporatism in Indonesia. And this was long before Indonesian scholars like Mochtar Mas'oed, Daniel Dhakidae or Farchan Bulkin worked on their studies of the New Order political economic structure in the late 80s. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
U.S. to review language of drug aid plan for Mexico Jun 9, 2008
The plan, proposed in October by U.S. President George Bush, would give Mexico and other Latin American countries US 1. 4 billion over several years to fight drug trafficking. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
TECH CHRONICLES Jun 5, 2008
-- Vostu - social networking for the Latin American market. Customers can create their own networks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
HIV Treatment Access Improves, but Coverage Low Jun 4, 2008
Prices are also high in a number of Latin American and Eastern European countries. Among HIV-positive individuals in low- and middle-income countries who are on stable ART regimens, morbidity and mortality rates can approach those seen in high-income countries. (MEDLINEplus)
Eddie Murphy , Britney Spears, Al Gore May 31, 2008
A record price for a Latin American artwork sold at auction was set at Christie's when "Troubadour," a 1945 painting by the Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo, was bought by a telephone bidder for $7. 2 million. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Tamayo painting sets record with $7.2M sale May 30, 2008
1945 painting Troubadour is highest selling piece of Latin American art ... The eclipsed the previous record held by Frida Kahlos Roots to become the highest selling piece of Latin American art ... NEW YORK - Rufino Tamayos Troubadour set a world auction record for Latin American art, fetching $7. (MSNBC -- News)
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"Troubadour" fetches Latin American art record $7.2 mln May 30, 2008
"Troubadour" fetches Latin American art record $7 ... "Troubadour" fetches Latin American art record $7 ... BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhuanet) -- Rufino Tamayo's "Troubadour," depicting a musician strumming his guitar as two women watch, set a world auction record at Christie's for Latin American art, fetching 7. (Xinhuanet, China)
Production Capabilities at a Lower Price; Xerox's New Press Opens Door to Affordable Digital Printing and Profitable Colour Print Applications May 28, 2008
Pricing and availability The Xerox 700 Digital Colour Press will be available for order taking in August in North America and in select Latin American and Caribbean countries, where installations will begin in September. Canadian pricing will be determined at that time. (Canada Newswire)
STUDENT OF MERIT: Nathan Hochstetler sees future in helping others May 27, 2008
The night school also inspired Nathan to learn about different cultures, and he began studying Latin American literature. He also was a foreign exchange student in Madrid, Spain, in 2006 and Scotland last year. (North County Times)
Francisco Oller y Cestero, La Batalla de Trevino to be on Public View for the First Time Ever May 26, 2008
From May 24 through 29, the most important painting to be offered at auction by Puerto Ricos preeminent 19th-century painter, Francisco Oller y Cestero (1833-1917), will be on view at Sothebys New York, alongside the exhibition for the New York sale of Latin American Art, which will take place on May 29 and 30. This newly discovered work, whose very existence was unknown until recent years, has been in the same private family collection in Spain for over 100 years. (AbsoluteArts.com)
AROUND TOWN: Completing the Avon Walk May 23, 2008
Christie majored in Spanish and linguistics with a minor in Latin American Studies. The graduation ceremony was held at Yankee Stadium and is the only graduation that will ever be held at the stadium. (Hingham Journal, MA)
First review of Soderbergh's 'CHE'... May 22, 2008
It cant necessarily be said that the film takes its protagonists point-of-view or reps an endorsement of his positions -- Soderbergh remains too far outside his subject for that -- but it does give such ample airing to communist ideological thinking -- and presents American and Latin American authorities so exclusively as cardboard mouthpieces of imperialism and abusive dictatorships, respectively -- that some conservative political commentators might work themselves into a lather over it.... (The Drudge Report)
Eastern Iowa Hispanic community fears more raids May 22, 2008
Fierce debate in recent years over the issue of illegal immigration has whipped up race hatred toward immigrant people, said Ernest Rodriguez, president of the League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, in Davenport. Misinformation about undocumented people stirs people up in the Quad-Cities, Rodriguez said. (Sioux City Journal)
First Coast Happenings May 22, 2008
Features Sam Rodriguez, who preserves the African-American heritage in Latin American popular music. Program continues Fridays through October. (Florida Times-Union)
The elements beyond our control May 21, 2008
Raul Gonzalez: Chingasos El C.V. cuento historico At: The New England Gallery of Latin American Art, 184 Cottage St., East Boston, through June 5 ... Lush, sad characterizationSheer accumulation powers Raul Gonzalez's installation about a mythic Mexican boxer at the New England Gallery of Latin American Art ... At: The New England Gallery of Latin American Art, 184 Cottage St.. (Boston Globe)
White Sox fire former Braves official May 18, 2008
The Chicago White Sox fired director of player personnel David Wilder on Friday along with two other scouts in the club's Latin American operation. Wilder was assistant director of scouting and player development for the Braves from 1991-95. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
White Sox dismiss Wilder, two scouts May 17, 2008
Wilder had supervised the club's Latin American operations since the fall of 2004, which also included responsibilities concerning the team's involvement in a new state-of-the art academy in the Dominican Republic ... The White Sox had requested MLB's independent investigation of the club's Latin American scouting operations, once questions were raised internally. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Local art collectors: Deborah Wolf May 17, 2008
Now her home is full of paintings and sculpture she has brought back from her travels to Brazil and other Latin American countries ... Her collection includes work by such well-known folk artists as Georgia's own Howard Finster and Tubby Brown, and by little-known Latin American self-taught artists whose work she bought on the street. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
White Sox fire personnel director May 17, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- The fired director of player personnel David Wilder on Friday along with two other scouts in the club's Latin American operation. Victor Mateo and Domingo Toribio also were terminated after a two-month investigation by Major League Baseball's Department of Investigations, the team said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Love your library: See artists showcase 'Out of Print' May 15, 2008
Screen Like Water for Chocolate As part of its Latin American Film Series, the Central Library will show the Mexican film, Like Water for Chocolate, Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Tita s (Lumi Cavazos) mama (Regina Torne) forbids her to marry. So Tita is understandably devastated when Pedro (Marco Leonardi), the love of her life, marries her sister instead. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Serious filmmaking has Hollywood playing second fiddle May 14, 2008
In larger themes, already the talk this year is about the re-emergence of Latin American cinema, with two films each from Brazil and Argentina. Along with Blindness from Brazil, Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries) and Daniela Thomas shine a light on the social crisis in Brazil's Sao Paulo in Line of Passage, about four brothers trying to find ways to live. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Venezuela's Chavez lashes out at Germany chancellor, suggests ideological link to Hitler May 12, 2008
Chavez said that Merkel recently urged some Latin American leaders to avoid forging ties with Venezuela's government. Her original comments could not immediately be confirmed. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
CJ cultural festival set May 2, 2008
This year's theme, "10 Dias de Hispanidad," will provide participants with information and experiential learning opportunities regarding various traditions, crafts, arts and values of the 13 Latin American countries represented. It provides an opportunity for Hispanic artists to showcase their work and for festival attendees to develop an appreciation for the cultural richness and diversity of Latin American cultures. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
One Hundred Years of Solitude May 2, 2008
Ilan Stavans, Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College in Massachusetts, is author of On Borrowed Words and editor of The Poetry of Pablo Neruda. His Resurrecting Hebrew is due out in September. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The film world marks a tumultuous year May 2, 2008
A speech at the end of "Le Gai Savoir" suggests that he saw himself as part of a loose international fraternity of iconoclastic filmmakers, including Bernardo Bertolucci in Italy and Glauber Rocha, the father of Latin American cinema novo, in Brazil. A strong cumulative impression left by the Film Society of Lincoln Center's "1968: An International Perspective" is that the political and cultural paroxysms of the time were accompanied by and refracted through a revolution in cinematic form and... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Malinche: A Historical Novel Apr 21, 2008
The Mexican author who made a notable contribution to Latin American literature is sometimes compared to Isabel Allende who also uses magical realism as a tool of female empowerment. Esquivel, Laura: Malinche, New York: Washington Square Press, 2006. (Suite101.com)
Over the hills of Santiago - and beyond Apr 20, 2008
WHY: Santos and Dippel went to visit and travel with Cenizal, who was in Santiago for five months through an exchange program at Pomona College, where she majors in Latin American studies. FAMILY AFFAIRS: They picked a mix of urban and rural spots, starting in the capital city. (Boston Globe)
King’s College celebrates Latino contributions to region with activities, exhibit Apr 20, 2008
King s College s Widmann Gallery will host a month-long exhibition of three local and two visiting Latin American artists to coincide with a scholarly conference focusing on Latin America. The exhibit, Creating Identity: Latino Artists in NEPA, presents the work of five artists David Castro, Rod Gereda, Henry Rodriguez, Hector Tellez and Alina Tellez-Bueno all of whom have ties to Northeastern Pennsylvania. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Spanish Learning through Listening Apr 10, 2008
A basic package will likely bring you The Discovery Channel and The History Channel en espa;ol, a couple of movie channels, plus news, and other programming, including telenovelas (soap opera-like romances in the form of a miniseries), from Mexico and other Latin American countries. Some learners find the narrated Discovery and History channels relatively easy to understand. (Suite101.com)
Face of Business: Katie Bolek Rich Apr 9, 2008
She helped spearhead MIOX sales in Latin American countries, particularly in Colombia, Mexico and Puerto Rico. "Her fluency in Spanish has been fantastic for us," Engstrom says. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
MySpace expanding site for US Latinos, moving beyond translation with Hispanic-focused content Apr 8, 2008
A soccer community will cover both U.S. and Latin American soccer teams. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Airlines cut profit outlook by 10% Apr 2, 2008
Middle Eastern carriers will have a profit of $200 million, and Latin American carriers will break even, the same as was forecast for both regions in December, the group said. African airlines will lose $300 million, wider than the $100 million loss expected in December, IATA said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The Institute of Psychoanalysis to Act as Expert Resource for the Media Apr 2, 2008
Psychoanalysis and Latin American literature. Andrea Sabbadini. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cannes unveils Atelier projects Apr 1, 2008
MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES Tokyo event attracts 126,6223/31/08 4:45pm Festival picks cinephile as 35th guest director3/31/08 3:14pm 15 pics from 14 countries in lineup3/31/08 9:31am Event reveals Latin American lineup3/31/08 8:57am Ellin, Poyres, Savage added to slate3/30/08 9:00pm Lou Ye's "Bitch," Oleg Novkovic's "White, White World" and Benedek Fliegauf's "Womb" are among 15 projects from 14 countries selected for the Cannes Film Festival's fourth Atelier pic focus. The directors and producers of... (Variety)
Stetson students put on Latin Bash Mar 30, 2008
That's what students from Stetson University's Hispanic Organization for Latin American Awareness wanted to give the student campus and overall community with their first-ever Latin Bash, a festival focused on Latin American culture, music and art. "For Hispanics, maintaining their culture, traditions and family unity are very important," said biology student Ileana Debler, 22, the president of the group. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Latin Superstars Marco Antonio Solis, Chayanne & Alejandro Fernandez Take the Stage at the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by Heineken Mar 26, 2008
His most recent concert tour has achieved great success, taking him to many Latin American countries. Now the Si No Te Hubieras Ido singer hits the Billboard Latin Music Awards stage with a unique presentation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Anxious to show off the goods Mar 23, 2008
"We also wanted to look at a wider range of American voices, to add more African-American and Latin American artists," said Strickler. LeWitt's "Whirls and Twirls" and di Suvero's "Origins" are among the Fuller buys. (Boston Globe)
The High Museum, with a French accent Mar 23, 2008
Don't stop there, because in the next series of galleries, "TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art" pops off the walls with energy, introducing most visitors to a whole new group of artists-to-be-watched. It, too, is up through May 4. (Florida Times-Union)
Quiz of the week's news Mar 22, 2008
Study unlocks Latin American past. Leaping stingray kills US woman. (BBC News -- UK)
Dali Quartet performs concert, leads master class Mar 22, 2008
The Latin quartet, based in Philadelphia and in residence at the Community Conservatory, will perform traditional and Latin American music, including works by Russian composer Dimitri Shos takovich, American composer Greg D'Lassio and Venezuelan composer Manena Contreras. The group fea tures Romulo Benavides, first violin; Carlos Rubio, second violin; Adriana Linares, viola; and Daniel Pereira, cello -- musicians who have performed with such organizations as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, the... (NJ.com -- Times)
That '70s Show Mar 22, 2008
New York Times Magazine, March 23As part of a cover package on the art world, a piece examines how the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is reshaping the perception of Latin American art"it's not just Diego and Frida" anymore. Curator Mari Carmen Ramirez rejects the idea of Latin American art as "something exotic and folkloric." Instead, she seeks out artists whom academics and curators have ignored until now because they didn't fit into "the linear progression of modernism." An article... (Slate)
Justice Department Called Into Go Tejano Day Dispute Mar 19, 2008
"Why have only a Tejano day and a black day? If you look at the population, it's large numbers of minorities," said Johnny Mata of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Despite calls for a boycott, Go Tejano Day broke an attendance record on Sunday, with 71,165 people. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bolivia's president takes on Maradona in charity football match Mar 18, 2008
Mr Morales is planning to ask for the support of African and European football federations as well as other Latin American nations. Bolivia wants playing football to be a question of attitude, not altitude. (BBC News)
Adkins takes Spain's 'Moon' to U.S. Mar 7, 2008
Latin American rights also secured ... MADRID U.S. and Latin American rights to Spanish animation feature Black to the Moon have been inked by L.A.-based entertainment exec Rose Adkins, whos based out of FarCor Studios. (Variety)
Audubon's 'Birds' now in flock on this Web site Mar 4, 2008
Last month, the digital library and Pitt's university press teamed up to post the text of more than 30 titles in the press' Latin American Series. While some images of Audubon's collection were available on a few Web sites, the Pitt site is the only place where every image can be found, said Michael Dabrishus, assistant university librarian for archives and special collections. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Exhibits highlight huge and small Feb 27, 2008
The first, more traditional and comparatively "life-sized," houses 21 separate works of art by Latin American artists. The second gallery is the hub of the exhibition's wheel. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Will Castro's Exit Change Cuba? Feb 20, 2008
"If he had presented himself for reelection, there is no doubt he would have won," says Carlos Malamud, head Latin American researcher at the Royal Elcano Institute, a Madrid think tank. "The fact that he didn't means, first, that his health is very bad, and second, that he needs to reinforce the legitimacy of his brother.". (Time.com)
Fidel Castro announces retirement Feb 19, 2008
In power since he led a communist revolution which ousted the regime of President Fulgencio Batista in 1959, Mr Castro has been a dominant force in Latin American politics and a thorn in the side of the United States. Under his leadership, Cuba underwent an economic and social transformation. (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Magnificent Missing Masterpiece Feb 18, 2008
The market for Latin American art is sizzling hot ... Latin American art is an area of collecting with great possibility for both new and seasoned art collectors ... Collectors willing to put in the time to look for lesser known Latin American artists will surely be rewarded with gorgeous art at a reasonable price. (Forbes)
