November 09, 2005 | VivirLatino

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Latin Grammys: Spanish made the difference

18:02 H — Jennifer

In a recent post, I pondered what marketing minds thought it would be best to air the Latin Grammys on CBS and in English, when the target market (and the participants) is made up of mostly Spanish (or bilingual) speakers.... Read more »

Topics: Language - Marketing - Music - TV

Read My Lips: Subtitles Distract Me

16:00 H — Maegan la Mala

I understand and accept the use of Spanish subtitles in English language movies. It lets Hollywood attract the dollars, I mean, attention, of non-English dominant Latinos who would stay away otherwise. According to a recent report subtitled movies can... Read more »

Topics: Bilingualism - Marketing - Movies - TV

Study: Latino gay couples more hurt by marriage ban

14:01 H — Jennifer

In light of the gay marriage amendment's passing in Texas, it's interesting to look at statistics on how the marriage ban affects Latino gay and lesbian couples. A new study from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force does just... Read more »

Topics: GLBT - Politics

Costa a Costa: NYC Bloomberg beats Ferrer by 20%

09:01 H — Maegan la Mala

Many Latinos (some of my family included) crossed party lines yesterday, helping Billionaire Michael Bloomberg stay in NYC's City Hall for another four years. When all else fails just dance (MOV). Via / NY1... Read more »

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Costa a Costa: En vivo, I'm calling it

03:19 H — Jennifer

Over 80% of districts reporting and all of Arnie's props are being rejected. No brainer prediction: NO on them all. Buh bye! Via / California Secretary of State... Read more »

Topics: California - Politics - States