In This Issue

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From the Editor:
Vistas to discover

“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise man grows it under his feet.” – James Openheim

Fear no swimsuit

Fear no swimsuit

Three mothers share their experiences and prove its possible to rediscover your shape after childbirth

Brown Skin and Cracked Tail Lights

Brown Skin and Cracked Tail Lights

Guest columnist Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon blasts the Sheriff's Office for racial profiling

Roadfood Frontiers

Roadfood Frontiers

In search of something new: we travelled Arizona's highways and byways hoping to find unique dining experiences

LP Journal

Hate is a four-letter word

Hate is a four-letter word

Immigration swiftly becomes largest civil-rights issues of our generation

Politics of Art

Politics of Art

Latino artists are honored in the Arizona State Legislature

Political Hunting Season

Political Hunting Season

The political scene begins to simmer as politicians take aim at each other

Dream deferred

Dream deferred

James Garcia's new play takes a look at the too-real human devastation caused by legislation like Proposition 300

Worst kind of history lesson

Worst kind of history lesson

Russell Pearce rears his bigotted head again by introducing a new bill to attack schools who teach alternate versions of American History.

Interactive and aimed right at you

A new Latino-targeted Web portal in the works

Arts

Vibe

Social Justice, Frame by Frame

Social Justice, Frame by Frame

Indie filmmaker receives Martha Munoz award

Portal to passion

Portal to passion

Azteca American network launches a newsletter and web portal for the novela-obsessed.

Diva Guadalupe

Diva Guadalupe

The Virgin de Guadalupe gets an operatic treatment, Arizona-style

Finding her voice

Finding her voice

REVIEW: Musician's debut may fall short but shows a great future.

Hearts of Oaxaca

Hearts of Oaxaca

A new book feels like yet another rehashing of what drives Mexican immigrants over the border

Dreaming in Latin

A scottsdale group gives the opportunity to meet up and experience the best of Latino culture

Rincon del Arte

Life through a lens

Life through a lens

Lourdes Gonzalez gives us an inside look at the indie film industry.

Dining

Latina chef serves up ideas for Lent

Latina chef serves up ideas for Lent

Can any self-respecting Latino still love the mojito?

Travel

Walkin’ in L.A.

Walkin’ in L.A.

Places to visit on foot in Los Angeles for those who don't want to sit in traffic.

Health

The dark side of bronze

The dark side of bronze

Latinos may be too relaxed around the risks of soaking up some rays.

UA women’s center to fund cervical cancer program for Latinas

National woman's center is awarded large grant from CDC

Arterial health linked to strokes

Even a small amount of arterial plaque leads to higher risk in Latinos

Elders receive inferior care

Study shows elderly Hispanic patients recieve slightly lower quality care in three crucial areas

Spanish-language campaign urges Latinos to stay healthy for loved ones

National PSA campaign launches in Spanish to encourage health and hospital visits

Web Exclusive!

REVIEW: Speak Spanish to Me

REVIEW: Speak Spanish to Me

Speak Spanish to Me speaks to the power of love



Raul Yzaguire's opening remarks at a 2007 ALMA Panel

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Business

Briefcase

Wal-Mart gets cooler

Wal-Mart gets cooler

The chain's newest store will be a more efficient and enjoyable building this summer

CPLC builds homes

CPLC builds homes

Two new developments bring energy-efficient homes to South Phoenix

Gannett earnings slip

Gannett earnings slip

The media giant's value drops as proof of the Internet's growing strength

Subway joins healthy dining trend

Subway joins healthy dining trend

Soccer legend Tab Ramos joins Subway in fight juvenile obesity

Dining smart

Arizona Dept. of health Services, starts a new program to help customers dine wisely and healthier.

Movin' Up

NAWBO honors Gray-Davis

NAWBO honors Gray-Davis

Newest recipient of the Women of Distinction award

Latinas recognize immigrant advocate

Latinas recognize immigrant advocate

Latina Women of Success recognize Magdalena Schwartz for her work in helping the immigrant community

CPLC’s new leadership

CPLC’s new leadership

New leadership brings promotions and changes for the nation's 2nd largest Latino non-profit

Arizona lawmakers honor Hispanic media

Spanish-language media receives honors

Escamilla receives certification

Country Insurance & Financial Services agent completes certification program to earn the Investment Solutions Representative qualification.

Latino media stars honored

National Academy inducts eight new members into its Silver circle

AHCC’s Legacy Cinco

Five award winners announced

Careers

Cyber Hire: Internet Age Job Hunting

Cyber Hire: Internet Age Job Hunting

Job search Web sites make it easier to look for jobs faster and farther



 

Community

Latinos who Serve

Stopping the terror

Stopping the terror

Detective named Officer of the Year for leading search for rapist

Mesa crime is down

Mesa crime is down

Police chief cites improved police tactics as cause of lower crime in Mesa

Luke airman honored

Latina Airman of the Year

Cadet program for high schoolers

Phoenix graffiti-busters

School and community partner with police to eradicate graffiti

Entrepreneur of the month

Music man

Music man

Tucson’s Armando Zamora excels in changing No to Yes

Education

ASU West campus<br> highlighted as Pride

ASU West campus
highlighted as Pride

ASU West campus named one of Phoenix's "Points of Pride"

The grammar of gratitude

The grammar of gratitude

A book is compiled of thank you letters from undocumented students to donors that helped their education.

Two win top award

Phoenix Young Man and Young Woman of the Year are announced

ASU West makes
scholarship record

Students have received a record-breaking 296 scholarships totaling $694,294

The tragedy of lost potential

For Arizona high school students, the process of applying to the university or college of their choice can be as easy as filling out an online application and hitting “send.”

Molera named to education board

ASU program nurtures American Indian entrepreneurs

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Flamenco Spirit

05.14.2008

Flamenco Spirit provides a chance to experience Flamenco music and dance from Spain. Come to the Lobby Bar at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey...

The Mexican American Mirror/ El espejo México Americano

05.14.2008

El espejo México Americano/The Mexican American Mirror explores the contributions of this community to the valley’s culture, identity, and sense...

Young Jewelers

05.14.2008

Featuring the work of eight prominent young American Indian jewelers, this exhibit illustrates how jewelry expresses both individuality and...