Latism Heritage Tour

To all my Brothers and Sisters in the far reaches of the Empire I just got this via email and figured I should put it here as it will be of importance to many out there. 

The first national tour by Latinos in Social Media ( LatISM ), takes place in three states - NY, TX, FL - during the Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15th - October 15th ).

(I-Newswire) - The first national tour by Latinos in Social Media ( LatISM ), takes place in three states - NY, TX, FL - during the Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15th - October 15th ).

With 21 million projected Latino internet users by 2010, Latinos are adopting social media as their primary source of communication, news and entertainment faster than any other group. Their buying power is projected to reach $1.3 Trillion by 2013.

This two-day event will provide a networking opportunity and conference presentation, bringing together the leading minds and innovators in social media and technology. Attendees will benefit by learning how to leverage their business and utilize new opportunities within social media to connect with the Hispanic market. All are welcome to learn, understand and support Latinos in the current dynamic social media environment.

The Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour, will present these topics and more: 

· Latest trends in social media and effective marketing strategies. 

· Case studies of top brands/companies; challenges and obstacles.

· Developing social media technologies and trends

· Latino culture and demographics in the U.S. today

The Latinos in Social Media Heritage Tour schedule:
Houston September 24, 2009-September 25, 2009
New York October 1, 2009- October 2, 2009
Orlando October 8, 2009-October 9, 2009

This summit is sponsored by major national corporations.

LatISM is using their Facebook group and Twitter to promote and update their members:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74697431599
http://twitter.com/LatISM

http://www.latism.org/

Dominican Festival 2009 Kick-Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, August 7, 2009 | PDF Format 
 
Contact: Hemenegildo Martinez | (508) 562-0730 | www.DominicanFestival.com

 Cultural Week and Dominican Festival 2009 Kick-Off

Join us celebrate the largest Dominican Festival in New England! 

Boston, MA. August 7, 2009 – " ” (New England Cultural Week), and the newly formed committee of “La Sociedad Cultural Dominicana” (Dominican Cultural Society) joined forces to coordinate the 29th Annual Dominican Festival and Latino Health Fair on Sunday, August 16, 2009. This year's festival and cultural week’s theme, "Yo soy Dominicano" (I’m Dominican), is dedicated to encourage cultural pride and to reinforce the younger generation's knowledge of the history of their origins.

The events and festivities during “La Semana Cultural” (The Cultural Week) will culminate in a colorful parade that will lead to the grand Dominican Festival at Franklin Park, where more than 30,000 Latinos from different backgrounds will enjoy a variety of musical performances of local bands and other artists coming from New York, a special participation of the youth dance group Roca’s Essencia Latina, family activities, ethnic food, and free medical screenings and other services at the largest Latino health fair in New England. 

We invite you to be part of this opportunity and support our cause. There are many ways to participate:
Parade and Local Vendors. Join us in this venture at the parade or as local vendor at the festival. For more information please contact Marcela Buscante to (617) 524-4029
Health Fair. Service providers and health care organizations please contact Jossiane Martinez to martinez.josiane@gmail.com
Donations. No donation is too small. Today it’s us, tomorrow you! Please make donations by check to: Semana Cultural y Desfile Dominicano, P.O. Box 351, Halifax, MA 02338 

We all together can help preserve our Latino heritage and share our culture with friends and relatives living in New England!
For more information please contact Hemenegildo Martinez, President of the Dominican Festival, to (508) 562-0730. 

Albizu Campos: Documentary Trailer

Juan Luis Guerra Gets Honorary Doctor Degree at Berklee

Juan Luis Guerra
Gets Honorary Doctor Degree at Berklee

Berklee College of Music presented Juan Luis Guerra with an
honorary doctor of music degree! Don't forget to also check
the photo gallery, courtesy of Luzportfolio. Plus: La Vida
Campesina in Boston, BLTv's awarded at BNN's 25th
anniversary.

COVER: Juan Luis Guerra, Latin Grammy-awarded Dominican
singer and producer, and Luzmar Centeno, LuzPortfolio.
PHOTO BY LUZPORTFOLIO.

Spain’s blogger granny dies at 97

Our Blogger community has lost a precious lady this week. The Spanish grandmother who billed herself as the “world’s oldest internet blogger” has died at the age of 97.
María Amelia López Soliño died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 6 a.m.
Maria Amelia Lopez only began blogging from her seaside home in Galicia two years ago.
Her postings on international affairs, Spanish politics and old age quickly turned her into a celebrity, attracting followers around the world. You can view her blog Here.

More New York City schools will be closed

Check out the news here;

More New York City schools will be closed
http://elbohemio.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/more-new-york-city-schools-will-be-closed/

Angels and Demons / The Soloist

Over the weekend the Mrs. And I got to see two of the latest movies which I had been looking forward to seeing, namely Angels and Demons and The Soloist. Both were great movies but I particularly liked The Soloist since it was based on the true story .

Angels and Demons
Angels & Demons is a 2009 American film adaptation of Dan Brown's novel of the same name, released on May 15, 2009. It is the sequel to The Da Vinci Code, another Brown film adaptation, although the novel Angels & Demons was published and takes place before the novel The Da Vinci Code. Filming took place in Rome and the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. Tom Hanks reprises the lead role of Robert Langdon, while director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman also returned.  

Obviously it is a controversial movie especially for Catholics and especially since Dan Brown likes to weave fiction with fact. It did net $48 million in the United States and Canada over the opening weekend. One thing that is definitely true deals with the Hadron Collider. This massive instrument does exist in France and it did go online on September 11, 2008  and they do have a public website for those with a scientific bend. There are controversies among scientist regarding this massive instrument who’s sole purpose is to create small Black Holes for research. Some feel this experiment can get out of control. France builds Doomsday Machine...

The Soloist
The Soloist is an 2009 drama film starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.. It was directed by Joe Wright based on a screenplay written by Susannah Grant. The film is based on a true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musician who becomes schizophrenic and homeless.

Jamie Foxx portrays Nathaniel Ayers, who is considered a cello prodigy, and Robert Downey Jr. portrays Steve Lopez, a Los Angeles Times columnist who discovers Ayers and writes about him in the newspaper. Production of the film began in January 2008 and was filmed mostly in Los Angeles, with some scenes shot in Cleveland. The film was released on April 24, 2009
The Soloist is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), a musical prodigy who developed schizophrenia during his second year at Juilliard School. Ayers becomes homeless in the streets of downtown Los Angeles, playing the violin and the cello.
Both movies are well worth watching.