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Naked for a Cause... at The Alamo!

You have never seen The Alamo from this angle... Naked behind a banner that reads, "1 lb. of Meat Equals 6 Months of Showers," a PETA woman showers for a cause "To Be a Vegetarian and Save The Environment" they said... espiBlog.org Patricio Espinoza, captures the moment.

DC Hearings - Who's Bailing YOU out?!

DC Auto Hearings - Who's Bailing YOU out?! from Patricio Espinoza on Vimeo.

While on a 24hr trip to DC, Emmy award winning Journalist Patricio Espinoza stops by Capitol Hill while Auto industry bail-out hearings are underway.

$34 billion they want... The question is: "Who is bailing you out?!" Is your credit card company cutting you a break?? Patricio talks to his credit card company -who just received 3-billion in bail out money- find out what happens next.... and what his DC cab driver has to say about it.

" Latinos in América"

Introducing "Latinos in América" a project of the heart, and the hope these series of stories would help to lead the growing and better understanding of the Latino population, culture and contributions to our country.  Stories like "Fuerza Unida" were also published on-line and broadcasted by PBS Austin Docubloggers and received a 2009 EMMY nomination.  Other stories were produced for and published here in my Bilingual Blog which I run with no financial gain, and in the public interest.  The Astronauta interview also aired with Radio Bilingue. 

*It is important to note that these stories came way before CNN even thought of their project "Latino in America."  Also notice the "accent" in my "América" Historias de América, de Latinos por y para Latinos.  espiblog.org owns latinosinamerica.org

UPDATE: During the last presidential elections, it became clear that all that talk about the Latino vote making a difference, in fact did!!  According to the latest polls, Obama received the highest percentage ever of the Latino vote, more than any other Republican or Democrat candidate before.  The latest reports - one by La Opinion - indicates that (excerpt) "10 million Latinos voted, 66% voted for President-Elect Barack Obama. Decisive in states like Florida, Nevada and New Mexico, with large Hispanic populations, and in Virginia, and Pennsylvania, where they made the difference in very close races which were finally decided for Obama.

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"Astronauta Campesino" The story of Jose Hernandez, a child of migrant field workers, and how his dream of becoming a NASA astronaut has become a reality. On line for a mission, Jose could be the next man to return to the Moon.  A "Latinos in America" Perfil-Profile produced for espiBlog.org and aired on National Public Radio Bilingue (Spanish) UPDATE: In 2009 Hernandez became and went to space with the Space Shuttle Crew.  From there above earth he communicated to millions via Twitter about education, immigration and a country seen from space "without borders."

Hijo de campesinos inmigrantes José Hernandez nacio en tiempo de cosecha en la frontera entre México y California.  Patricio Espinoza nos cuenta su historia... la de un niño que soñaba, en los campos del tomate, en llegar alguna día a la luna... y como hoy su sueño es una realidad.   Jose Hernandez es ahora un astronauta de la NASA y se espera pronto viaje al espacio.

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"Ylse" Irreverently Latina! A conversation with Ruth Livier and Joe Camareno creators of "Ylse" last week at their home in LA. "Ylse" (ee-l-say) for those Spanish impaired :) is the story of a Latina journalist looking to break in, and the challenges she must face... and her way to tell the world how "Latinos live the American experience.  From political correctness to bra "pads."   "Ylse" production is put together by a group of Latino producers, actors and film makers in Los Angeles with their own backing, and no big studios to answer to.  "It takes a lot of Love...." says Executive Producer and director Joe Camareno " The story was shot via Skype from San Antonio to LA and back for my blog espiBlog.org.  Enjoy!

"Ylse" unapologetically Latina from Patricio Espinoza on Vimeo.

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"Las Mujeres De Fuerza Unida" In1990 one of Texas's Levis Strauss factories closed leaving hundreds of workers, mostly women, without their livelihood.  To many, it was the only job they ever had.  From their loss, a support group was born.  A group that later became a leading center to empower women in San Antonio, Texas through education, social work and community activism. This story has also aired twice with PBS DocuBloggers, Austin, Texas and recieved a 2009 EMMY Nomination]

Fuerza Unida from Patricio Espinoza on Vimeo.

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"Obama 'Cambio' Change & My Parents" As a journalist I have been covering the elections process... history in the making. But I woke up this morning wondering what do my parents, both Latino immigrants, think of all this talk about change. My parents are from Ecuador and they came to the U.S. already in their 60's.

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"Spanish Language Pioneers" Did you know Spanish language television in U.S. began in San Antonio,Texas? This is the story of the Nicolas family pioneers of what today is the largest Spanish language network in nation: Univision.,/p>

Spanish TV Pioneers from Patricio Espinoza on Vimeo.

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NOTE: The above stories are part of Perfiles-Profiles a compilation of human interest and public service stories I published in my blog espiBlog.org in 2008.  I call my stories "Latinos in América" produced and created by Patricio Espinoza way before CNN effort of a similar name and since 2006.  Also notice the "accent" América.  The stories are about Latinos in the United States, of all walks of life, their challenges and triumphs.  Some include video, others are just audio.  Two of the original pieces, used here were Produced and Directed by Patricio Espinoza's and commissioned by Ford Salute to Education as part of the Ford Salute to education effort, those stories actually inspired some of my series of stories "Latinos in América" in 2007.  I had hope to produced more in English and Spanish for PBS.  Unfortunately funding was never avail. So They were published here on line, one of the stories "The Women of Fuerza Unida" was broadcast by PBS Docubloggers in Austin in. That story also received a 2009 Emmy Nomination. The "Astronauta Campesino" interview took place sometime in 2006 and it was published in 2008 in espiBlog.org as part of my series.  The opening banner and sponsorship has been placed for sample purposes only.

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Obama, "Cambio" Change & My Parents

As a journalist I have been covering the elections process... history in the making. But I woke up this morning wondering what do my parents, both Latino immigrants, think of all this talk about change. My parents are from Ecuador and they came to the U.S. already in their 60's.

"Ylse" Unapologetically Latina!

A conversation with Ruth Livier and Joe Camareno creators of "Ylse" last week at their home in LA... how else but via web. Yes, the wave of the future not just with amazing web content like "Ylse", but also the ability to do Journalism 21st century style, and without the multi-million dollar network facilities. The story was shot via Skype from San Antonio to LA and back. Enjoy!

"Ylse" unapologetically Latina from Patricio Espinoza on Vimeo.

Part irreverent comedy, part drama and part activist "Ylse" is someone everyone should meet, and a Latina Latinos would most certainly identify with.  Introducing "Ylse", a ground breaking Web Series for
Latinos by Latinos, and many are already talking about it.  And, yes, you heard it here first... you can't watch this great new series on TV.... created by Ruth Livier, Showtime Resurrection Blvd., Ylse is only available on-line through viral web sites like YouTube. The web-only series is bilingual, but mostly in English focused on a new generation of Latinos, and women in particular.

"Ylse" (ee-l-say) for those Spanish impaired :) is the story of a Latina journalist looking to break in, and the challenges she must face... from political correctness to bra "pads."   "Ylse" production is put together by a group of Latino producers, actors and film makers in Los Angeles with their own backing, and no big studios to answer to.  "It takes a lot of Love...." says Executive Producer and director Joe Camareno, and adds that viral web traffic is slowly but surely increasing.  Ruth Livier is the creator behind the ground breaking series which she describes as her way to tell the world how "Latinos live the American experience."  Season one includes four episodes.... stand-by for Season two.

More @ ylse.net | espiblog.org

CNN Ike Live

Ike Task force and CNN Live report

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CNN-Live WebCasting

espiBlog's LIVE web effort have generated interested with CNN. Here's one ofseveral CNN's live shots we did from San Antonio using a Laptop and the latest LIVE Webcast technology.

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Hurricane Ike, Evacuees - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX Spt.14, 2008.- A day after Hurricane IKE forced many to leave everything behind, Patricio Espinoza talks to evacuees, and San Antonio's Mayor Phil Hardberger, as thousands more could head their way if power in areas like Houston is not soon restored.

Ike... ready to go home!!

Ike has come and gone... but devastating damages, millions without power and thousands without a home are left behind.  One of those evacuees is 71 years old Leo Rodriguez.  He escape∂ Ike's fierce to San Antonio, Texas.  Leo got here Thursday.... and by now, him, his wife, grand children three dogs, one cat and two birds are ready to go home but they have no idea if there is a home to go.  Patricio Espinoza, reports.