December2008

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The Briefcase: Arvizu Advertising helps coordinate trade conference

Arvizu Advertising and Promotions helps coordinate of the 1st Annual International Fiscal Business Conference

The Briefcase: Get a library card, access a world of resources

One of the best gifts for Phoenix Latinos for the holiday season may be free

The Briefcase: Stuff a PC in your stocking

Retail sales experts are predicting that computer manufacturers may have to cut prices to avoid getting stuck with a pile of unsold inventory on Dec. 31.

The Briefcase: Give the gift of a Spyder, be an easy rider

Arizona has thousands of miles of underutilized, back country pavement to explore.

The Briefcase: Top biz gifts

If you are a boss and completely stumped about what to buy your peers and employees, here are a handful of ideas from About.com

My Perspective: Little things are a big part of volunteering

Volunteering is beyond rewarding

Travel: Westin La Cantera: luxury taste of Texas

For those who think honky-tonks and horses when thinking about a Texas vacation, and aren’t much excited about it, there is another option.

Vibe: Books make cool eye and mind Christmas candy

Christmas books to enjoy during the break.

Vibe: Bilingual fun and literacy

Santa Fe escritora Pat Mora’s series of bilingual books are a delight for niños.

Vibe: Bling flinging

This holiday have a Chingo Bling fling!

Vibe: Queztal’s latest a breakthrough

Quetzal Guerrero, a Mesa-born music phenomenon, has released his career-best CD.

Vibe: Bossa Nova for the holidays

Brazil: Sambossica. An eclectic mix of contemporary Brazilian music.

Vibe: Guitarist weaves golden music

A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona is among the Native Americans performing classical music professionally.

Vibe: T’was a night for DVDs

LPM recommends some DVD's for the night before Christmas.

Movin' Up: DeRito Partners adds Hispanic Retail Leasing team

De Rito Partners, Inc., named Jose Barbosa and Lizette Fonseca as the first members of its Hispanic Retail Leasing team.

Movin' Up: Pope Duarte wins award

Phoenix author Stella Pope Duarte earned first place in the 34th Annual Chicano/Latino Literary Prize competition

Movin' Up: Metro Pima Alliance names executive director

Michael S. Guymon has been named executive director of the Metropolitan Pima Alliance

Movin' Up: SRP names Moya manager of Latino Relations

Tony Moya was named manager of Latino Relations at Salt River Project.

Movin' Up: Gallego, Parraz named to Children’s Museum board

Ruben Gallego and Norma Parraz were appointed to Children’s Museum of Phoenix board of directors.

Movin' Up: Ortega honored with Ohtli Award

Phoenix lawyer Danny Ortega was named the 2008 winner of the Ohtli Award.

Movin' Up: MAHC awards

Mesa Latino Town Hall Community Awards 2008

Movin' Up: Phoenix College Hall of Fame

Phoenix College Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame 2008

Movin' Up: Rubalcava to join State Farm

Sonja Mazon Rubalcava is joining State Farm Insurance

Movin' Up: STAR awards

Wanda Ronquillo was honored with the Junipero Serra Award

Movin' Up: Yanez launches new firm

Frank J. Yanez has launched a new company

Movin' Up: Carrasco, Hernandez promoted

Wendy Carrasco and Sal Hernandez were promoted.

Movin' Up: Galindo-Elvira earns Brooks award

ADL honored Galindo-Elvira for his on-going work to connect cultures and communities.

Movin' Up: AzHHA honors Aguirre

State Sen. Amanda Aguirre was honored with an AzHHA award.

Movin' Up: CPLC named 3 new board members

CPLC named Carmen Cornejo, George Diaz and Tony Moya to its 20-member board of directors.

Movin' Up: Cardenas named ASU general counsel, senior VP

José A. Cárdenas was named senior vice president and general counsel of Arizona State University.

People & Profiles: Crafty Chica Gallery

Careers: Working for Santa

Career as elf has brought smiles, magical moments

Letters: Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor LPM December 2008

People Gallery: Documentary Latinos '08 Gallery

People Gallery: Latinos Who Serve '08 Gallery

People Gallery: LPM 4th Anniversary Party

Food & Dining: Christmas con piquete!

During these cold winter nights, a good ponche will make your celebrations warmer.

Arts: Living inside art

LPM Cultural Connections guests experience the Murillos

Arts: Pocho Keen

"Sí se puede," so simple and yet so effective.

Arts: Utterly fabulous

A night at opera entertains buffs and newbies

Arts: Cultural Connections presents Arizona Ballet’s Nutcracker

LPM invites you to enjoy this classic Christmas tale.

Community: Simon says: The 2010 Census an inconvenient truth

Sera Posible? December 2008

Education: The gift of Education

Keeping the brain in shape is just as important as keeping one’s body in shape

Education: CPLC Esperanza Awards

Six Valley educators were honored recently as winners of the 10th annual Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards given by Chicanos por la Causa.

Education: Latino children rank low in reading statistics

Statistics show that by the fourth grade, less than one-third of all American children are reading at or above grade level.

Education: INSPIRE high schoolers to explore new worlds

Applications from 9th- to 12th-grade students interested in science, technology, engineering and math are being accepted for INSPIRE’s online community through Dec. 31.

Education: TUSD investing in minority teachers

The Tucson Unified School District has launched a $550,000 campaign to recruit minority teachers.

Education: ADL honors ASU’s Crow

The Anti-Defamation League honored Arizona State University President Michael Crow

Education: Study takes hard look at graduation rates

Nationally, one of every four high school students fails to graduate on time.

From the Editor: The gift we give

Winter brings us the end of the political season and the start of the gift-giving holiday season.

Health: Healthy holiday ideas from LPM

We battle all year to keep our body in shape. And it’s particularly hard around the holidays.

Health: WSF addresses youths sports in America

The Women’s Sports Foundation recently released an exhaustive study of children’s participation in sports and exercise.

Health: The flu and your children: What you can do

Older Latinos are not the only ones in danger during flu season.

Health: Webb launches “Brandon’s Locker” at UMC

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb made a lasting impression on chronically and critically ill children.

Health: Pastor promotes HIV testing, education for Latinos

U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor called on all Latinos to empower themselves with information on the fight against AIDS.

Health: NAHN chapter members on top of their profession

It’s been quite a year for three members of the Valle del Sol chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.

LP Journal: They are not us

We wonder what the rest of the country thinks of us after Sen. John McCain gave his gracious concession speech.

LP Journal: Mayor invests in Congressional amigos

Mayor Phil Gordon is taking his campaign to make Phoenix a world class city outside the state.

LP Journal: Latino Jews

It wasn’t until 1996 that Dell Sanchez of Texas discovered a well hidden family secret.

LP Journal: Michelle's dress

Elegant first lady-elect Michelle Obama swept onto the stage on election night looking très chic.

LP Journal: Park honors Esquer legacy

Tempe’s newest park is a tribute to the Esquer family.

LP Journal: The reel truth

Phillip Rodriguez’s documentary film Latinos ’08 challenges dearly held assumptions – some say myths -- about Latino voters.

Rincon del Arte: James Covarrubias

James Covarrubias is an Arizona artist whose career has spanned three decades.

Latinos who serve: Latinos Who Serve Awards 2008

Governor Napolitano, Mayor Gordon and Supervisor Wilcox recognized Latino veterans.

Latinos who serve: Fire fighter family affair

Phoenix Executive Assistant Fire Chief Mike Duran retires, but leaves a legacy of three firefighter sons

Entrepreneur of the Month: All aboard for fun

The entrepreneurial minds behind the Arizona Fun Bus, which provides a safe alternative for party-goers to drinking and driving.