April2009

Features

A flooded Phoenix

A flooded Phoenix

As it changed the landscape, the flood would also change the demographic composition of South Phoenix for more than a century.

GREEN POWER

GREEN POWER

Latinos rooted when it comes to ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’

Riding the rail: at a glance

Riding the rail: at a glance

Activities along the Phoenix Light Rail include shopping, entertainment and eating.Here are a few to try.

Departments

¿Será posible?:  ¿Será Posible? Things that make us go “hmm”...

Cyber braceros anyone?

The Briefcase: East Valley Hispanic biz connection

Business and networking is not just conducted in downtown Phoenix, you know.

The Briefcase: Sonoran Bank VP meets with President Obama

Frank Coumides met with President Barack Obama last month on the day the U.S. Treasury Dept. purchased $15 billion in securities

The Briefcase: Phoenix offering workshops for small businesses

Minority, women and small business owners are invited to attend a free workshop to learn more about the City of Phoenix business certification programs

The Briefcase: Univision and DIRECTV sign pact

The power of Hispanic consumers is on most businesses’ radar, so it only makes sense Univision has secured its place on satellite.

The Briefcase: Get some stimulus money

Can’t make heads or tails out of what the federal stimulus package might mean for your small business?

The Briefcase: Mesa leadership program seeks applicants

It gives individuals who live and or work in Mesa an opportunity to learn more about the city from first-hand exposure, seminars and meetings with top leaders

The Briefcase: Local firm grows as NBA goes ‘green’

A local, Hispanic-run business helps the NBA All-Star events in Phoenix “go green” and out sprouts a new environment-friendly company.

My Perspective: my perspective on: federal stimulus funding

Part of plan to build a better Arizona

My Perspective: my perspective on: federal stimulus funding 2

Phoenix must get as much as possible

Travel: Testing ground

Arcosanti offers visitors connection to nature, civilization at same time

Vibe:  The power of stories

Cuando…we remember when…

Vibe:  Babaluca: Como pan dulce

When Carla Morrison was a little girl, she would occasionally have blank moments, or “duh” moments or as she describes them.

Vibe:  It’s OK to wig out

Anna Marie Gutierrez thinks it’s okay to “wig out” once in a while, as long as she has a hand in it.

Movin' Up: Dr. Tejada honored by AAFP

Dr. Albert Tejada received the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Degree of Fellow

Movin' Up: Espinoza honored by Catholic Charities board

Tommy Espinoza was presented with the Prophet Amos Award by the Catholic Charities Advisory Board

Movin' Up: Argenal named to Zion TV position

Lissette Argenal has been hired as executive producer and bilingual anchor for Zion Multimedia Inc.

Movin' Up: Alonzo wins CAA’s Champion for Children award

Anna M. Alonzo, COO of Mountain Park Health Center, was honored by the Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) with the Champion for Children award

Movin' Up: Saiz named to member relations post at AZHCC

Movin' Up: Alvarez one of 25 Outstanding Women in Business

President and Founder of Asi Marketing Group, was among this year’s 25 Outstanding Women in Business as selected by Phoenix Business Journal

Movin' Up: Valenzuela given inaugural namesake award

Bill Valenzuela was presented with the inaugural Tucson Light

Movin' Up: Maricopa County cities gain 6 Latino councilmembers

Maricopa County held jurisdictional elections last month.

Movin' Up: Duran named general sales manager at KYOT

Tom Duran was hired as general sales manager at KYOT-FM (95.5) and KOY-AM (1230) in Phoenix

Movin' Up: Diaz named director of communications for Arizona Lottery

Diaz has a diverse combination of professional experience having worked as an educator, broadcast news reporter and community relations specialist

Movin' Up: NHS announces new board members

Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix has added three new board members for the 2009 year

Careers: Weathering a global economic storm

Despite worldwide crisis, school president keeps Thunderbird flourishing

Lola's Voicemail: Lola's Voicemail

Terry, gracias for the ayuda; don’t stop now

Arts: Cultural Connections

Ballet Folklorico ‘Quetzalli’ dazzles with high-energy performance

Arts: Pocho keen. Like peachy keen, pero different

What’s green and brown and good for the environment?

Arts: An Arabian night to remember

Latino Perspectives’ Cultural Connections music buffs mingled with conductor Lawrence Golan at a pre-show reception then enjoyed the Phoenix Symphony

Education: AAA offering scholarships

Applications are now being accepted for AAA of Arizona’s Si Se Puede Scholarships

Education: ASU’s Young Adult Writing Program accepting applications

Young writers who are entering grades 8 through 12 are eligible for the workshop, scheduled for June 8-26

Education: Free homework help at Mesa libraries

Students in Mesa will never have to be stumped by a tough homework assignment again.

Education: Helios Foundation, UA team up for scholarships

Announced a new partnership aimed at increasing access to scholarships for college students in the amount of $2 million

Education: EMCC gets girls involved in math, science

More than 30 high school girls participated in SEMI High Tech U, an industry driven math and science-based career exploration program

Education: No degree of difficulty

High road to higher education taking less time, less money

From the Editor: A time to reflect on how we can all save

Because a crisis is a terrible opportunity to waste

Health: Radio show, Web site offer parents latest medical information

Are you a parent looking for the latest information about headaches in children, special needs, autism and developmental issues?

Health: Caregiver conference en español

For those caring for elderly and disabled family members

Health: Local Promesa y Esperanza radiothon raises money for kids with cancer

Univision Radio raised $236,000 locally through the efforts of La Nueva 105.9 FM and Recuerdo 100.3 FM

Health: Latina group praises health insurance legislation signed by President Obama

The bill will make it possible to extend health insurance coverage to more than 11 million people

Health: Free physicals for high school athletes

Since its inception in 1965, more than 50,000 high school athletes have received free physicals through this program

Health: Banner Health wellness opportunities

Program offers community members affordable wellness opportunities, including massage and acupuncture therapies

Health: ‘Wee Care’ offered at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley

It’s a dilemma parents face on a daily basis: Your child wakes up sick, probably shouldn’t go to school, but you have to go to work.

LP Journal:  Just repeat after me: I am happy

Are you happy yet? If you are not, shame on you. You must be among the “downers” who contributed to our beautiful state being ranked 10th in the happy scale by Gallup/America’s Health...

LP Journal:  The world is flat, when it comes to taxes …

With apologies to Hamlet: To raise taxes or not to raise taxes, that is the question.

LP Journal:  How about child care subsidies for the middle class?

Democratic State Sen. Leah Landrum Taylor of Phoenix called for a rally at the Capitol in her effort to shame Arizona into reversing its budget cuts to childcare subsidies for low-income families

LP Journal:  Hall of Shame: an e-mail from Sen. Linda Gray

We wonder what happened to her values when the Senator replied to an e-mail she received from Ana Garcia, a 9th grader inquiring about the budget cuts to education

LP Journal:  GOP illegal immigration stance scares away Latino voters

If the Republican Party really is turning to Rush Limbaugh for direction, it might want to switch to light jazz when it comes to the topic of illegal immigration.

Rincon del Arte: Real life on the border

Rios’ poignant memoir tabbed OneBookAz award winner

Latinos who serve: Driving home a message

“La Protectora” on mission to educate Hispanic drivers about highway safety

Entrepreneur of the Month: Perfect balance

Arizona native’s love of outdoors, environment spurs success in business world