Posted by Elena del Valle on August 22, 2008
Treasure Hunt with the Munch Crunch Bunch cover
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Melinda Hemmelgarn R.D., M.S. and Jan Wolterman believe nutrition education has best results when it features creative and interactive material that involves the parents and child. To promote healthy eating among children they became coauthors of a 32-page self published booklet that does just that. Already they have sold 23,000 copies of the booklet, published in 2006, and available in English and Spanish.
According to a recent research study the Munch Crunch Bunch food characters in their book were likely to influence children, ages 5 to 8, to make healthy food choices. Children in the first and second grades completed a questionnaire tracking their intake of food. Following that task they participated in a nutrition education activity using the Treasure Hunt with the Munch Crunch Bunch story/activity book.
Búsqueda del Tesoro con el Munch Bunch Crunch book cover
Each child also took a book home to share with their family and to use on subsequent trips to the grocery store, utilizing the foodles (food riddle cards) to track down fresh fruit and veggies. Three weeks later, they responded to a second food questionnaire.
The results indicated intake of fresh fruits and vegetables had risen 24 percent and 14 percent respectively and intake of soda pop, fast food, and sweet snacks dropped significantly. Study results were independently reviewed by Ohio’s Evaluation and Assessment Center for Mathematics & Science Education.
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“As a mother, I understand the power of getting kids involved in making good food, fun. The Munch Crunch Bunch can help change picky eaters into curious, hearty, healthy eaters,” said Hemmelgarn, who is a registered dietitian.
Jan Wolterman, coauthor, Treasure Hunt with the Munch Crunch Bunch
“Sad to say, things haven’t improved much over the years. In fact, they have gotten much worse. So I resurrected my Soup to Nuts food characters, renamed them the Munch Crunch Bunch and put them back to work educating, entertaining, and empowering children to junk the junk food and eat healthy. It’s a wonderful tool for parents and teachers to use with children ages 3 to 8,” said Wolterman.
The authors believe there is definitely a need for health and nutrition education material for Hispanic families with children. A Children’s Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) 2004 study at Baylor, Viva la Familia!, was designed to identify the reasons why so many Hispanic children develop serious weight problems.
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“Obese children are more likely to suffer from additional health problems like insulin-resistant diabetes, high blood pressure, and orthopedic disorders,” said Nancy Butte, Ph.D., a Children’s Nutrition Research Center energy expert and associate professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
Hemmelgarn, founder of Food Sleuth, LLC, collaborates with educators, health professionals, organizations, foundations, and Universities on projects to improve public health, especially those related to youth and media literacy. Her goal is to reconnect kids to Mother Earth by promoting gardening and to empower children to make healthy food choices via fun and innovative educational programs.
Wolterman is a nutrition and health advocate for children. A freelance creative writer, she created a Soup to Nuts Puppet Theatre over 25 years ago along with resource material to educate children about healthy eating.
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Posted by Elena del Valle on August 21, 2008
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Latinos health care access and health care information access differs in some ways from the general population. Although many Latinos lack health care providers and have had limited access to health care information in the past year; more than eight in ten respondents to a recent telephone survey rely on media and other sources for health care information, according to a Pew Hispanic Center report released earlier this month.
Latinos rely heavily on the health care information they access through media sources and 79 percent of respondents said they act on this information. This indicates media and social networks are powerful resources to reach America’s Latino population.
Although many Latinos (71 percent) said they received information from a doctor in the past year, an equal proportion indicated their source of health information was social networks such as family, friends, church groups and community groups. And 83 percent said they obtained health information from the media, especially television.
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The researchers concluded that Hispanic men, youth and the less educated were the least likely to have a regular health care provider. This is similar to the demographic pattern present among non Hispanic whites who also lack a health care provider. Spanish dominant, less acculturated Latinos who have been in the United States a short time or are foreign citizens are more likely to report a lack of health care access.
At the same time, many Latinos who responded to the survey saying they have no regular place they visit for medical care are high school graduates (50 percent), United States born (30 percent) and have health insurance (45 percent). Many indicated they don’t have a health care provider because they are rarely ill.
The report, based on a nationally representative bilingual telephone survey of 4,013 Hispanic adults, was conducted between July 16, 2007 and September 23, 2007. It was written by Gretchen Livingston, senior researcher, and Susan Minushkin, deputy director, of the Pew Hispanic Center, and D’Vera Cohn, senior writer, Pew Research Center. They also examined Latino knowledge of diabetes issues and conducted the report in conjunction with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The Pew Hispanic Center, an initiative of the Pew Research Center, is a non-partisan, non-advocacy research organization based in Washington, D.C. The Pew Hispanic Center is funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Posted by Elena del Valle on August 20, 2008
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According to the latest U.S. Census data, black, Hispanic, and Asians under 20 years of age represent the majority or are near the majority in one of every four counties in the United States. Put another way, racial and ethnic minorities represent 43 percent of Americans under 20.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than half the population in almost one in every 10 of the country’s 3,141 counties is majority minority, meaning more than half the residents in that area belong to a minority group.
As of July 2007, Hispanics were the majority in 46 counties. All of the counties, save Seward, Kansas and Bronx, New York were in the South or the West, specifically Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, New Mexico and Washington.
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At the same time, the Hispanic population is projected to nearly triple, from 6.7 million to 132.8 million during the 2008-2050 period. Its share of the nation’s total population is projected to double, from 15 percent to 30 percent. If that happens nearly one in three U.S. residents would be Hispanic.
Although population changes from July 1, 2007 were minor the update confirms the importance of America’s minorities which now represent one third of the overall population. Some speculate the aggregate of these market segments may constitute more than half of the population sooner than the date estimated by census staff, 2050. The population of the United States as of this writing is 304,870,304.
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Posted by Elena del Valle on August 19, 2008
Mun2 hosts Crash and Frankie Needles
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It seems Latino youth enjoy wrestling. WWE Raw! 15th Anniversary Special, a mun2 program, was viewed by more than a quarter million people aged between 12 and 34. It was the most watched program in the history of the network.
Additionally, according to a spokesperson for the network, the show made mun2 the most watched Hispanic cable network in that time period. Its WWE RawQuinceanera Special was among the top five most watched properties on mun2 in the first quarter of 2008.
World Wrestling Entertainment’s Smackdown! averaged more than one million Hispanic viewers each week during early 2008, placing it among Nielsen’s top ten most popular English-language shows with Latinos. WWE Raw! is one of the most watched shows on mun2 and USA networks.
Frankie Needles, WWE Manager Jimmy Hart and Crash
To take advantage of this interest, on August 21 at 8 p.m. ET mun2 will air Vivo, a one-hour music variety show featuring entertainment with live music performances and celebrity guests. The program will include an exclusive at the World Wrestling Entertainment’s Second Annual Summerfest event in Venice Beach, California.
There will also be performances by the Prima J, a Mexican-American pop musical duo integrated by cousins Janelle Martinez and Jessica Martinez, and Omar Cruz, a Los Angeles-based rapper.
Prima J at the WWE Summerfest event in Venice Beach California
To help promote the upcoming program the WWE wrestling some performers made a special guest appearance at the Telemundo and mun2 partnership concert event Descarga on August 3, 2008 at Universal CityWalk.
During the upcoming program, mun2 hosts Frankie Needles and Crash will share with fans exclusive coverage of the second annual WWE Summerfest. The one-hour special will feature interviews with the wresting entertainment industry celebrities Carlito, Chavo, Divas Candice and Lena, and WWE Manager Jimmy Hart.
Launched in 2001, mun2 offers bilingual programming for young U.S. Latinos. The multi-platform youth entertainment network is available nationwide to 17 million viewers on cable and television. The network is part of Telemundo Cable Networks, a division of NBC Universal TV Networks Distribution.
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Posted by Elena del Valle on August 18, 2008
All U Need is Mosh album cover
Photos, song: Nacional Records
Plastilina Mosh, a Monterrey, Mexico-based electro rocker band, just released a new Album. All U Need Is Mosh, the album released this early this month, follows the band’s 2006 Best Of’ Collection. Scroll down to listen to Pervert Pop Song from All U Need Is Mosh album.
“This was the first time we recorded an album without a major label breathing down our necks,” said Alejandro Rosso, who also produced the new album. “Which made for a much more relaxed recording environment. It was a truly independent work. We weren’t feeling the pressure of having to please some executive. The funny thing is that the end result is probably our most commercial album yet. Subconsciously, I’m sure we were thinking, ‘we have the freedom to really do what we want’.”
The first Plastilina Mosh album was Aquamosh, produced by Tom Rothrock, on Capitol Records. The single Mr. P-Mosh made Plastilina Mosh popular in Mexico. Following Latin Grammy-nominated Hola Chicuelos, the band’s last studio disc, All U Need Is Mosh took nearly two years to complete with recording sessions in California, Texas and Mexico.
Plastilina Mosh
For the new album founding members Rosso and Jonaz brought on guitarist Eddy Gonzalez, drummer and vocalist Natalia Slipak and bassist Milton Pacheco for the album as well as the band’s revamped live show. Special guests include vocalist Adrian Dargelos from Argentine rock stars Babasonicos, Monterrey-based rapper Niña Dios and Mexican buzz artist Ximena Sari ñ ana. A a Rosso-penned instrumental track, San Diego Chargers experiments with a drumline battery.
“It’s basically a testosterone song about football tackles. The arrangement is focused on the percussion. The song is a weird blend between two styles that I find original and fresh. To be honest, I don’t listen to much rock music,” said Rosso. “I’m always listening to jazz and classical. I sit down and consciously listen. When I get into a certain composer, I buy the sheet music and study it. On the flipside, Jonaz is always looking for the best new rock, punk or electronica album to inspire him. And he’s always trying to make compositions that are ‘hip’ to me. That’s the big twist. We really complement each other.”
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Jonaz is a punk rocker and Rosso is a classically trained concert pianist. They believe their contrasting styles are an essential element for the band’s creative process.
“It’s my escape from that intense listening and playing. It’s always had some humor and irony. We don’t take it too seriously. When the band started, we never really cared what happened and just focused on having fun. That’s when everything started to happen. That’s always been so important to us. Over the years, we have really learned to keep from rushing things and how to avoid time pressure from affecting the creative process,” said Rosso. “So for this new album, we wrote most of the songs more casually, while we were touring. Everything just felt more natural that way.” ‘
All U Need Is Mosh tracks include: Toll Free, Jonaz Goes To Hollywood, My Party, Let U Know, Cut The Crap, Arriba Dicembre, Danny Trejo (feat. Niña Dios), Going To Mars Bolton, Comeback Bitch, San Diego Chargers, Paso Fino (featuring Adrian Dargelos from Babasonicos), and Pervert Pop Song (feat. Ximena Sariñana and Patricia Lynn). Click on the play button to listen to Pervert Pop Song.
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Posted by Elena del Valle on August 15, 2008
Latinos In America book cover
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Jorge J. E. Gracia, Ph.D. a professor of philosophy at the State University of New York (SUNY), explores the role of Latinos in United States society in a newly published book, Latinos In America (Blackwell Publishing, $29.95). He sets out to examine the attention and fear United States Latinos inspire within their own communities and within the country at large.
The 252-page soft cover book is divided into three main parts of three chapters each: Latino/a Identities, Latinos/as in Society and Latino/a Philosophy. He believes there is a great mis perception about Latino identity. Contrary to common belief, he espouses that there is no single common element that unites all Hispanics, and that ultimately the Latino community is highly diverse.
He explores the idea that many Hispanic are marginalized in the marketplace; he argues in favor of affirmative action as a remedy to the inequities that exist and the importance of teaching Latino children Spanish. Finally, he addresses Latino philosophy issues, including the negative image Latinos themselves have about the topic.
In the end he returns to the idea that it is not necessary to fear Hispanics. Latinos and non Latinos are not inherently separate like countries, he argues. Instead, they are like families. Related in some ways and not in others.
Jorge J. E. Gracia, Ph.D.
Gracia is Samuel P. Capen chair and SUNY distinguished professor, Department of Philosophy at the State University of New York. His academic credentials include: B.A. in Philosophy, with honors, Wheaton College, M.A. in Philosophy, University of Chicago, M.S.L. in Philosophy, magna cum laude, Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, and Ph.D. in Medieval Philosophy, University of Toronto.
He has authored 15 books. Recent publications are: Surviving Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality: A Challenge for the Twenty-First Century, The Classics of Western Philosophy, A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages, and Hispanic/Latino Identity: A Philosophical Perspective.
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Posted by Elena del Valle on August 14, 2008
La Otra DVD case
Photo: Xenon Pictures
Earlier this year Xenon Pictures and Televisa Home Entertainment in cooperation with Lionsgate Home Entertainment, released the 2003 telenovela La Otra, winner of the 2003 TVyNovelas Award for Novela of the Year. The three-disk set includes the best episodes of the serialized program. The DVD package in Spanish with English subtitles of La Otra sells for $19.98.
Yadhira Carrillo plays the dual role of Carlota and Cordelia. Juan Soler, Jacqueline Andere, Sergio Sendel, Alejandro Ávila, Mercedes Molto, and Manuel Ojeda also appear in the program. La Otra was written by Liliana Abud and directed by the Benjamin Cann.
La Otra is the story of Carlota, the illegitimate daughter of Bernarda and a millionaire named Leopoldo, who left a fortune to Carlota and her half-sister, Eugenia. Although Bernarda tries to keep her daughters from marrying so that she can continue to live off of their inheritance, Carlota marries Dr. Alvaro Ibañez, and Eugenia becomes pregnant with the child of Roman, Leopoldo’s deranged son.
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Eugenia dies in childbirth, but Bernarda convinces Alvaro that it was Carlota who died. Devastated, he moves to the country to live with his father, where he meets Cordelia, identical in appearance to Carlota. Social-climbing Cordelia takes advantage of Alvaro’s grief, and marries him for his wealth and position. In the meantime Carlota is trying to get her husband back.
Established in 1986 and headquartered in Santa Mónica, California Xenon Pictures Inc. is a distributor of urban programing in Spanish in the United States and the exclusive distributor of Mexican Grupo Televisa under the label Televisa Home Entertainment.
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Posted by Elena del Valle on August 13, 2008
Scene from “Transformation” ad
Photos: Gallegos Group
From February 18 to June 30 of this year Foster Farms targeted Latino consumers with a video ad campaign that appeared in California media outlets. It took seven staff members at Grupo Gallegos 10 weeks to produce the commercial which aired in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Fresno, San Diego, Bakersfield, Monterey and Salinas.
The “Transformation” spot parodies last year’s, Dove “Evolution.” It features the Foster Imposters, one enduring hours in a director’s chair being primped and pampered by the other, trying to pass as fresh and natural chickens. The commercial, produced for television, won the agency a Belding Bowl Award. According to promotional materials it is the only Belding Bowl awarded to an agency targeting the United States Hispanic market, and one of only five agencies awarded for their work in television.
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“We are extremely honored to be recognized by The Belding Awards for our work with Foster Farms, which speaks directly to the personalities, views, and culture of the Hispanic population,” said John Gallegos, chief executive officer, Grupo Gallegos. “We believe the award validates our partners at Foster Farm’s commitment to telling their story in an entertaining yet effective way. We look forward to continuing to produce award-winning work with our client.”
Foster Farm ad team members: Brian De La Peña, Valeria Maldini, Chi Yoon, Martin Cerri, Carlos Barciela, Nora Ayala, Albert Recinos and Favio Ucedo (bottom row)
The ads aired on Univision, Telefutura, Telemundo and some independent stations: KRCA, KAZA and KWHY in Los Angeles and XEWT in San Diego. Agency representatives declined to share budget information or a video of the ad for this article.
The Belding Awards recognize the best work in television, print, interactive and radio; of advertising conceived and created in Southern California. An independent advertising firm specializing in the U.S. Hispanic market, Grupo Gallegos is located in Long Beach, California. Agency clients include Target, Energizer, Fruit of the Loom, Comcast, The California Milk Processor Board, and Valvoline.
Foster Farms is one of largest poultry sellers in the Western United States. The company has been accused by an East Bay Animal Advocates website of failing to provide proper care for chickens.
Posted by Elena del Valle on August 12, 2008
Diego and Tuga
Photo, video: Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon will premier Diego’s Moonlight Rescue, a 60-minute movie for bilingual preschool children, on Monday, August 18 at 8 pm ET. The new Go, Diego, Go! Primetime TV Movie with a catchy tune and fast rhythm will be simulcast on Noggin at 8 pm ET. Go, Diego, Go! is the work of creator and executive producer by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes, the team behind the popular show Dora the Explorer. Scroll down to watch a short preview excerpt from the movie.
“Nick Jr. viewers have helped Diego rescue all kinds of animals from red-eyed tree frogs to pygmy marmosets and spectacled bears,” said Brown Johnson, president, Animation, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. “This next adventure takes our action hero with a heart to a new level as he sets out to save Luna, the moon. Preschoolers will have an amazing time exploring underwater cities and outsmarting orca whales, while learning about the ocean and its inhabitants.”
The story begins on a moon filled night. Diego, Alicia and Tuga, the leather back sea turtle, are gathered at the beach under the full moon for story time. Diego shares a fantastic tale about his adventures with Tuga and Luna the moon to help the hatching baby sea turtles find their way into the ocean. When a comet accidentally bumps Luna, she breaks into four pieces which fall from the sky into the sea. Luna must be put back together because the baby sea turtles need moonlight to find their way into the water. Diego and Tuga navigate through ocean gardens and a jellyfish cove to recover Luna’s missing pieces before the baby sea turtle eggs hatch.
Nick Jr. will roll out content from Diego’s Moonlight Rescue across the following platforms in August. Monday, August 11, 2008 Nick Jr. Video, Nick Jr.’s broadband video service available on Nickjr.com, will begin streaming a two-minute film preview and song clips as well as themed episodes from Go, Diego, Go!
That same day, a two-minute preview from Diego’s Moonlight Rescue, plus additional themed clips from Go, Diego, Go! episodes will be available on wireless carriers. Beginning Monday, August 18, Video On Demand will feature Diego’s Moonlight Rescue in its entirety, shorts and song clips from the episode and additional Go, Diego, Go! shows on Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Charter, Cablevision, Verizon FiOS and Cox. Seasons one and two, as well as some episodes from season three of Go, Diego, Go!, will be available for purchase on iTunes.
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As part of the film promotion Nick Jr.’s website will feature an interactive game and activities to complement the premiere of the film. Beginning Friday, August 8, NickJr.com will feature the Diego’s Underwater Adventure game. The NickJr.com will also feature underwater-themed printables, crafts, and activities.I
In each episode, Diego (Jake T. Austin) receives a call for help at his Animal Rescue Center in the rain forest. With help from his friends, high-tech gadgets and viewers at home, Diego identifies and locates the animal in trouble and the adventure begins. Diego is joined by his 11-year-old sister Alicia (Serena Kerrigan), a computer whiz who is also bilingual and easily switches between speaking English and Spanish. Baby Jaguar is the animal closest to Diego’s heart.
Other characters include Click (Rosie Perez), a high-tech camera with a knack for locating lost animals; Rescue Pack, a messenger bag that transforms into any form of transportation that Diego needs, like a boat, snowboard or parasail; and the Bobo Brothers, a mischievous pair of spider monkeys. Diego’s cousin Dora also makes guest appearances in the series.
Nick Jr. is a specially designed programming block airing on Nickelodeon weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ET/PT) for preschoolers ages 2-5. Nickelodeon, celebrating 29 years on the air, offers television programming and production in the United States and internationally as well as consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households.
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