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Bradesco Seguros Christmas Tree is the Year-End Attraction in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The third most important event in Rio de Janeiro's official calendar, after Carnival and New Year's Eve, is the Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia Christmas Tree, which has floated in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro for the past 12 consecutive seasons, reaching a height of 85 meters. Its record for greatest height has won it a new title in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest floating Christmas tree in the world. It weighs 530 tons on an 810 square meter base made up of 11 floats, in the middle of the lagoon beneath the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which has been chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Photo: Guto Costa. (PRNewsFoto/Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia) RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL

The theme "A symbol of hope for the Brazilian family" presents a scene inspired by the stained glass windows of Brazilian cathedrals. 2.9 million miniature light bulbs and 37,000 meters of strings of lights cover the eight surfaces, illuminated by four moving spotlights. The water ballet, consisting of water in motion, lights and colors, completes the spectacle. Jets of water shoot up from 48 pumps installed at the base and reach 20 meters in height, illuminated by the colored lights.

A variety of leisure options along the shore enhance the charm of this Christmas symbol even further, which can be visited until January 6. Decorated kiosks serving local cuisine, together with live entertainment, bring together those who seek amusement outdoors in a climate of peace and harmony.

More than 100,000 people attended the tree's inauguration (see photo) along the shores of the lagoon. For over five minutes, the public thrilled to the shifts in scenery, heralded by fireworks and the dancing waters.

The energy consumed by the tree is supplied by seven generators powered by biodiesel, with a total capacity of 2,515 kVA. A computerized telemetry system ensures their optimal use.

The newest development in the 2007 edition is the neutralization of carbon (CO2) emissions with the planting of native trees, through a partnership between Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia and the Fundacao SOS Mata Atlantica. The calculation of emissions includes not only the set-up, display and dismantling of the tree, but also the amount of fuel consumed by vehicles used for these operations, as well as the transportation of staff -- by bus or plane -- to the event. The number of trees to be planted by Mata Atlantica is to be determined based on standards established by the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Source: Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia

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Commonwealth Celebrates Latino Community During National Hispanic Heritage Month

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To honor the local and global contributions of Pennsylvania's Latino community, Governor Rendell's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs today kicked off the commonwealth's celebration of national Hispanic Heritage Month.

This year's theme, "Hispanic Americans: Making a Positive Impact on American Society," reflects on contributions by -- and trends in -- the Latino community.

"Pennsylvania has more than 527,000 Latino residents, adding cultural flavor to our state's diversity of people, beliefs, traditions and history," GACLA Executive Director Norman Bristol Colon said. "These individuals have brought strong family values; work ethic; and high hopes, dreams and aspirations to Pennsylvania; the same strong foundations brought to America by our founding fathers."

Between 2000 and 2006, Latinos accounted for more than 60 percent of Pennsylvania's population growth.

For more information about the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, including information about Hispanic Heritage Month events, visit http://www.gacla.state.pa.us/.

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Latino Affairs

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DNC Hispanic Caucus Praises Linda Chavez-Thompson on Her Retirement From the AFL-CIO

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Effective today, the first woman of color elected as top officer at the National AFL-CIO, Linda Chavez- Thompson, will retire from her historic position. Chavez-Thompson, a second generation American and the daughter of cotton sharecroppers, won election as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO in 1995.

According to the AFL-CIO, Chavez-Thompson will continue serving as first executive vice president emerita, and continue to chair the AFL-CIO Immigration Committee and serve as the head of the Inter-American Regional Organization of Workers (ORIT).

Linda Chavez-Thompson is one of five Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice-Chairs, a post she will continue to hold, and a member of the DNC Hispanic Caucus.

DNC Hispanic Caucus Acting Chair Ramona Martinez issued the following statement:

"Linda Chavez-Thompson has not only been a key leader in the labor movement over many years, she has also been an inspiration to millions of women and Hispanics. Linda has proven by example that there are no glass ceilings women and minorities can't break. Her work championing the rights of working families, women, minorities and immigrants exemplified a commitment to fighting for the greater good and never leaving anyone behind. Linda broke new ground and in doing so not only improved countless lives, but touched countless individuals. I'm honored to have known and worked with Linda for more than 30 years, and know she will be deeply missed as she begins her well- deserved retirement."

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Southern Poverty Law Center Sues Major Klan Group Over Beating of Latino Boy

MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Southern Poverty Law Center today filed suit against the nation's second-largest Klan group and five Klansmen, saying two members were on a recruiting mission for the group in July 2006 when they savagely beat a teenage boy at a county fair in Kentucky.

The lawsuit claims that as part of an official recruiting drive organized by the leadership of the Imperial Klans of America (IKA), several members went to the Meade County Fairgrounds in Brandenburg, Ken., to hand out business cards and flyers advertising a "white-only" IKA function.

Unprovoked, two of the Klansmen at the fair began harassing a 16-year-old boy of Panamanian descent, calling him a "spic," according to the lawsuit. The boy, who stands 5-foot-3 and weighs just 150 pounds, was beaten to the ground and kicked with steel-toed boots by the Klansmen, one of whom is 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds. The beating left the boy with two cracked ribs, a broken left forearm, multiple cuts and bruises and jaw injuries requiring extensive dental repair.

"The defendants are members and high-ranking officials of one of the most violent white supremacist groups in America," said SPLC President Richard Cohen. "They promote violence and intimidation and call for the death of racial and ethnic minorities, homosexuals and so-called 'race traitors.' They targeted and viciously beat our client solely because he has brown skin."

The SPLC has documented a 40 percent rise in the number of hate groups since 2000 -- an increase fueled by anti-immigration fervor aimed largely at Latinos. The boy who was attacked is a U.S. citizen.

The lawsuit says the boy has endured physical and mental pain and suffering from the attack. It seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

Two IKA members at the time of the beating -- Jarred R. Hensley, 24, of Cincinnati and Andrew R. Watkins, 26, of Louisville -- each are serving three- year prison terms for the beating after pleading guilty to second-degree assault. Hensley was the IKA's Grand Titan in Ohio. Watkins served as the IKA's webmaster.

The center earlier sued Hensley and Watkins for their actions, but Wednesday's filing adds the IKA and three other individuals.

The suit names Ron Edwards, the IKA's founder and highest-ranking member; J. Edward, who as an Exalted Cyclops had "authority over and responsibility for the operations and activities of the IKA in Kentucky"; and Joshua Cowles, another member participating in the recruiting drive.

The IKA's compound in Dawson Springs, Ken., is situated on 28 acres owned by Edwards. It is the site of Nordic Fest, a music festival that brings together Klansmen, skinheads and members of other violent hate groups each year in May.

Over the past 25 years, the SPLC has crippled some of the nation's largest and most violent white supremacist organizations by helping victims of racial violence sue for monetary damages. Its victories include a $7 million verdict against the United Klans in 1987 for the lynching of Michael Donald in Mobile, Ala.; a $12.4 million verdict against the White Aryan Resistance in 1990 for the brutal murder of an Ethiopian student in Portland; and a $6.3 million verdict against the Aryan Nations in 2000 that forced the organization to give up its 20-acre compound in Idaho.

The Southern Poverty Law Center, based in Montgomery, Ala., is a nonprofit
civil rights organization that combats hate and discrimination. For more,
      visit http://www.splcenter.org/. See our new Hatewatch blog at
                      http://www.splcenter.org/blog.

Source: Southern Poverty Law Center

Web site: http://www.splcenter.org/

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Jessica Alba Signs on as One of the Newest Members of the Revlon Family

McDonald's Will Be 'Lovin' It' at Fiesta Atlanta '07!! - Fiesta Atlanta, Hispanic Themed Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park on May 6, 2007, will include McDonald's as a key sponsor

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Eva Longoria at Golden Globe Awards 

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Results of 2006 National Latino Survey

 

The Latino Coalition Announces 2006 Endorsements

  Poll: Support for Making English the Official Language Strong in Michigan

The Latino Coalition Announces 2006 Endorsements

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Latino Coalition (TLC) announced a partial list of endorsements for the 2006 election cycle, during the 2006 Small Business Economic Summit in Washington, D.C. Additional endorsements will be announced next week.

"Today, we announce our complete list of endorsements for the U.S. Senate, and a partial list of governors and attorneys general," said TLC Chairman Hector Barreto. "Our Board of Directors has voted on these endorsements, and while many were not unanimous, we believe that these individuals deserve our support."

"After a careful review of their overall record throughout their career in public service, and after speaking to many of our members across the country and in their respective states, our board believes that these are important leaders, not only of their respective states, but for the country as a whole," said TLC President Robert G. de Posada. "These are also officials who understand the importance of the Latino community and the many benefits this community brings to their states and this country."

"We believe these leaders will serve as a bridge to unite all the people of this country seeking a growing economy, with better job opportunities, a good education for their children, quality and affordable health care, and an environment of tolerance and understanding. But above all, these are strong leaders in protecting our national security," said TLC Vice Chairman Susan Alvarado. "On behalf of the Latino Coalition, I would like to congratulate all on our list of endorsements and thank them for their service to our country. We urge Latino voters in their respective states to support these candidates."

The following is the list of endorsement:

U.S. Senate:

Arizona - John Kyl (R)

California - Dianne Feinstein (D)

Connecticut - Joe Lieberman (I)

Delaware - Thomas Carper (D)

Florida - Bill Nelson (D)

Missouri - Jim Talent (R)

Nebraska - Ben Nelson (D)

Nevada - John Ensign (R)

New Jersey - Robert Menendez (D)

New Mexico - Jeff Bingaman (D)

New York - Hillary Clinton (D)

Ohio - Mike Dewine (R)

Pennsylvania - Rick Santorum (R)

Maryland - Michael Steele (R)

Tennessee - Harold Ford (D)

Virginia - George Allen (R)

Washington - Mike McGavick (R)

Governors:

Arizona, Janet Napolitano (D)

Colorado, Bill Ritter (D)

Florida, Charlie Crist (R)

Illinois, Rod Blagojevich (D)

Maryland, Robert Ehrlich (R)

Nevada, Jim Gibbons (R)

Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell (D)

Texas, Rick Perry (R)

Attorney General:

California, Jerry Brown (D)

Colorado, John Suthers (R)

Georgia, Thurbert Baker (D)

Maryland, Doug Gansler (D)

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The Latino Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, D.C. TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC's agenda is to develop and promote policies that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic and social development of Hispanics. For more information and to review past surveys, please visit TLC's website at http://www.TheLatinoCoalition.com

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President Bush and Attorney General Gonzales at Swearing-in Ceremony of Immigrants

U.S. President George W. Bush (right) and U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales at the swearing-in ceremony of immigrants as U.S. citizens, during a U.S. Naturalization Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Administration Building in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2006. (Robin Weiner/U.S. Newswire) 3/27/06

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Results of 2006 National Latino Survey

Republicans Rapidly Losing Ground Among Hispanic Voters, but Democrats not Capitalizing on Opportunity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Latino Coalition today released the results of the 2006 National Latino Survey during the 2006 Small Business Economic Summit in Washington, D.C. Survey top-line results and power-point presentation, are available on the Web at http://www.thelatinocoalition.com.

"The 2006 National Latino Survey shows that Latino voters are not excited about the options in this year's elections. This apathy among Latino voters might indicate a lower turn-out than expected this November," said TLC President Robert Deposada. "Republicans hit rock bottom last year and they have remained there, while the support for Democrats dropped. Democrats failed to capitalize on the opportunity provided by the immigration debate. It's not enough to hate your opponent, they need to provide an alternative that excites the voter, and so far they have failed in rallying Latino voters to their side."

"Both extremes in the immigration debate have polarized the debate so much that it has turned off Latino voters," Deposada added. "On one side, the Republicans tone has turned intolerant, while on the other hands, Democrats announced that this issue was not a priority in their agenda if they take control of Congress. Therefore, many Latino voters that want commonsense immigration reform feel that both parties are simply playing politics and do not care about them."

"This survey has become the most reliable and accurate study on Hispanic political and consumer behavior in the U.S.," said TLC Chairman Hector Barreto. "And the trend from last year continues trends spell that spell trouble for the Republican Party. But instead of taking advantage of this opportunity and take their numbers back to the levels achieved by President Clinton, Democrats failed to energize Latino voters."

The debate over immigration reform is the hottest issues in the upcoming elections. When asked "what is the most important issue facing them," immigration came first followed by the economy, discrimination and health care. When asked "what are the biggest barriers to Latinos in the U.S.," learning English was first, followed by discrimination, immigration status and education.

"While there has been enormous progress for the Republican Party under President George W. Bush, there is real danger for a repeat of the Pete Wilson era that alienated Hispanics from the GOP for years," Deposada added. "If the Republican leadership in Congress allows an extremist group to control the debate over immigration reform and put partisan rhetoric over real commonsense legislation, the GOP will eliminate all the progress achieved by President Bush in attracting Hispanics into the GOP."

When asked what party they identify with most, 46 percent said Democrats and 16 percent said Republicans. Thirty-eight percent did not identify with either party.

In a generic ballot, if the election were held today, Democrats would win 59 percent to 16 percent.

"A very interesting fact revealed by this survey is that there is a growing trend among Latino voters to the independent column," Deposada said. "Republicans have failed in attracting Latinos, and Democrats are losing steam. The biggest growth is in the independent column."

According to the results of the survey, the one ray of hope for Republicans is that Latino voters continue to support a conservative social agenda and a conservative economic policy. By a margin of 61 percent to eight percent, Latino registered voters prefer lowering taxes to grow the economy; by a margin of 48 percent to 40 percent, registered voters prefer to be covered by a private health care plan over a government-run program like Medicaid; by a margin of 54 percent to 36 percent, Latino voters consider themselves pro-life; 59 percent said they would be less likely to support a candidate that supports gay marriage and 67 percent said they would be more likely to support a candidate that support parental notification before a teenage girl can have an abortion.

"The Republican leadership in Congress has failed miserably in keeping the coattails of President Bush among Hispanic voters," Deposada said. "But instead of capitalizing on this, the numbers for Democrats in Congress have dropped across the board."

President Bush's favorable rating dropped to 36 percent with an unfavorable rating of 53 percent among Latino registered voters. Hillary Clinton's favorable rating was 59 percent with 21 percent unfavorable. Republicans in Congress were viewed unfavorable by 43 percent of Latinos with a favorable rating of 33 percent. Democrats in Congress on the other hand had a favorable rating of 63 percent.

Fifty-five percent of registered voters support President Bush's effort on immigration reform. There is strong support for a Temporary Worker Program (83 percent), and 56 percent said they would be less likely to support a candidate that voted to change the criminal status of illegal immigrants from a misdemeanor to a felony. "A potential compromise legislation that would take out the path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, unless they reapplied from their country of origin is supported by 65 percent of Latino registered voters," Deposada added. "This number could be instrumental in helping bridge the gap that exists between both Chambers of Congress and pass legislation that would protect our borders, promote economic development and legalize the status of 11 million workers in the U.S."

When compared to last year's number on the question of who does a better job at handling key issues, Republicans in Congress kept the same low level of support, while the support for Democrats dropped:

"Creating more jobs and improving the economy"

Republicans in Congress (2005): 19 percent; Republicans in Congress (2006): 20 percent

Democrats in Congress (2005): 50 percent; Democrats in Congress (2006): 44 percent

"Improving Education"

Republicans in Congress (2005): 20 percent; Republicans in Congress (2006): 19 percent

Democrats in Congress (2005): 50 percent; Democrats in Congress (2006): 43 percent

"Providing more affordable health care"

Republicans in Congress (2005): 15 percent; Republicans in Congress (2006): 16 percent

Democrats in Congress (2005): 55 percent; Democrats in Congress (2006): 48 percent

"Representing your views on immigration"

Republicans in Congress (2005): 17 percent; Republicans in Congress (2006): 14 percent

Democrats in Congress (2005): 46 percent; Democrats in Congress (2006): 48 percent

"Keeping America safe and fighting terrorism"

Republicans in Congress (2005): 30 percent; Republicans in Congress (2006): 25 percent

Democrats in Congress (2005): 30 percent; Democrats in Congress (2006): 30 percent

"Being in touch with the Hispanic community"

Republicans in Congress (2005): 16 percent; Republicans in Congress (2006): 16 percent

Democrats in Congress (2005): 57 percent; Democrats in Congress (2006): 52 percent

This national Hispanic survey was conducted among 1,000 Hispanic adults by Latino Opinions during the week of Sept. 26- 30. All interviews were conducted by professional English and Spanish speaking interviewers via telephone. Respondents were given the option of conducting the survey in English or Spanish. Interview selection was at random within predetermined population units. These units were structured to statistically correlate with the nation's adult Hispanic population according to the 2004 U.S. Census estimates. The accuracy of this national survey of 1,000 Hispanic adults is within +/(minus) 3.1 percent at a 95 percent confidence interval. For more detailed information on the survey and to review past surveys, visit http://www.thelatinocoalition.com.

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The Latino Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, D.C. TLC was established to address policy issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States. TLC's agenda is to develop and promote policies that will foster economic equivalency and enhance overall business, economic and social development of Hispanics.

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Hoosiers of Diverse Backgrounds Urged to Attend 'Eye-Opening' Conf. Oct. 7 in Anderson, Ind., Examine Mexico's 'Real Political Agenda'

10-4-06. According to the 2000 Census, the U.S. population grew 13 percent from 1990 to 2000 while people who identified themselves as Mexican increased by 53 percent. If this trend continues, within decades, the majority of this country will be of Mexican descent.

Armando Navarro, a professor at the University of California- Riverside who has organized many pro-illegal alien rallies, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times on July 7 as saying: "A new majority is forming. Everything will change. The White House will be within our reach. We might have to change the name to the Brown House. . . . We are only doing what any good Jew would do for Israel."

On October 7, Yeh Ling-Ling, executive director of Diversity Alliance for a Sustainable America, will speak at the conference held at Days Inn in Anderson sponsored by the Indiana Federation for Immigration Reform & Enforcement (IFIRE) on the devastating fiscal and political consequences of another amnesty. Yeh, who has 10 years of prior experience preparing immigration applications, has published an article in Harvard Law School's Record and a scholarly piece on the severe political impact of continued mass Mexican immigration on the political future of the United States, which can be found by visiting http://www.diversityalliance.org/docs/DASA-ArticleList.html

Recent massive demonstrations across the United States, with many protesters waving Mexican flags and pressuring the United States with demands identical to Mexico's, support the point Ms. Yeh made in her articles.

"Granting amnesty to 6 million illegal Mexican migrants could add tens of millions of people to the U.S. within years who will vote, consume energy, need jobs, education and other social services that any taxes most amnestied aliens and their relatives will pay will not cover due to their low incomes. Although many Mexican Americans are patriotic, President Bush and Congress are urged to also examine Mexico's real intent before reforming immigration!" says Yeh. She will take questions from reporters at the Days Inn Anderson Convention Center, 5901 Scatterfield Rd., Anderson, Ind. She will also be available for radio and TV interviews.

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