Monthly Archives: November 2009

Coca-Cola Lays Out Hispanic Marketing Plan for 2020: Soccer is for Men. Novelas are for Women

Posted on November 27, 2009 by

If you thought the soft drink giant a.k.a. The Coca-Cola Company couldn’t care less about the growing multicultural crowd, think again. The company this week laid out its vision for the future, which means a “strong focus” on multicultural marketing … Continue reading →

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Lou Dobbs to Telemundo: Leprosy Was Brought to the U.S. by South East Asians, not Hispanics. Duh!

Posted on November 24, 2009 by

Don’t believe everything you hear: Lou Dobbs is actually our BFF and he wants us to know we are not the ones responsible for bringing leprosy to this country… it was -who else?– those damn South East Asians…! So, in … Continue reading →

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And Now… a Shiraz for the Fine Hispanic Palate

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

Tired of your same old Yellow Tail? Here is a 2007 Shiraz that will lift your spirits and will probably leave you wrestling a mortal resaca the following morning. Introducing Australia’s Luchador Shiraz. According to wine enthusiasts, the Luchador Shiraz … Continue reading →

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Ready to Cross the Border? Don’t Forget to Bring your TIT [Transborder Immigrant Tool]

Posted on November 19, 2009 by

Ready to cross the Rio Grande but have no idea what direction to take? Worry no more, vatos! Ricardo Domínguez, a Mexican activist, hacker and -from this day on- this blogger’s favorite person ever, has come up with a tool … Continue reading →

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Paulina Rubio Wants “U Guys” to Know She’s Been to Some Place Called ‘Cartejena’

Posted on November 18, 2009 by

In a recent tweet post, La Chica Dorada tells us about her really fascinating trip to what we believe is Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

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Eva Longoria Named ‘Philanthropist of the Year.’ Perhaps She Can Treat me to Some Tortilla Española

Posted on November 17, 2009 by

You might not know this but The Hollywood Reporter this week named Eva Longoria (a.k.a. La Prieta Fea) “Philanthropist of the Year,” reportedly… “For her relentless dedication to giving back to her community and serving others as well as for … Continue reading →

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Having Annihilated Lou Dobbs, ‘El Diario la Prensa’ is Out to Get “La Puerca”

Posted on November 15, 2009 by

Upon rejoicing over Lou Dobbs’ departure from CNN, New York City’s El Diario La Prensa graces its cover with yet one more wonderful headline, this time dealing with the potentially deadly H1N1 virus, from now on also known as “La … Continue reading →

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