February2010

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Things you need  to know about  the U.S. Census

Things you need to know about the U.S. Census

Make sure to get counted – because we all count

Departments

¿Será posible?: ¡Ay Caramba!

We can’t help but wonder why a pole-dancing kit, complete with garter and 100 make-believe dollar bills, would be listed under the Health & Personal Care category.

¿Será posible?: Learning Curve

Amateur pole dancers beware

Time Out: Fitness walking with your honey

Exercise is a great way to say “te amo”

The Briefcase: Co-preneurial couples

Arizona parejas mix marriage and business

My Perspective: Share the love

Steeped in history around the world, Valentine’s Day offers an opportunity for people to express their love, affection and devotion to their loved ones.

Vibe: The Americas Series 2010

Featuring lectures, slide shows and films on Latin American art from the Colonial period through the 21st century, the series will run through May 2010.

Vibe: Faces of America to air on PBS

The United States of America is supposedly the melting pot of the world, right? Right. Unfortunately, some tend to forget this

Vibe: New tradición: Tucson Festival of Books

Last year’s inaugural Tucson Festival of Books was a huge success, drawing a crowd of close to 50,000, with authors and book signings and readings scattered across the University of Arizona campus

Vibe: Hone your skills at Piper Writers Studio

Need help getting that novel or memoir started? Want to tap into your inner poet? Here’s your chance

Vibe: Arte in the Arizona Aire

’Tween the mountain chic of Santa Fe and the wannabe trendsetting of the City of Angels, where is there a critical mass of art galleries and a vibrant, creative community? In the Valley of the...

Movin' Up: Cárdenas joins Center for the Future of Arizona

The goal of the nonprofit center is “to help guide and inform the decisions that impact quality of life and opportunities for Arizonans, now and in the future

Movin' Up: Cardenas Architects launched

David Cardenas, AIA, has struck out on his own with Cardenas Architects based in Phoenix

Movin' Up: Vazquez Morris promoted

Paulina Vazquez Morris was recently promoted to deputy director and general counsel of the Arizona Department of Administration

Movin' Up: Corral-Nava is Cohen Professionalism Scholar

Vivian Corral-Nava, a first-year student at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, was chosen to be the 2009/2010 Cohen Professionalism Scholar.

Movin' Up: Ramirez Lopez rejoins SRP; Mascareñas comes on board

Movin' Up: Garcia appointed to CCC Board

Flagstaff native Patricia A. Garcia was recently sworn in as an appointed member of the Coconino Community College governing board

Movin' Up: Bustamante interim prez of Rio Salado

Bustamante joined Rio Salado as dean of academic affairs in 2004

Movin' Up: ASU prof to co-host PBS series

Eduardo Obregón Pagán, an associate professor of history and American studies, has been signed as a permanent co-host for History Detectives.

Movin' Up: Zapata-Rossa joins Los Abogados Exec Committee

Attorney Marian Zapata-Rossa has been elected to serve as treasurer on the 2010 Los Abogados Executive Committee

Movin' Up: Nowakowski new Phoenix vice mayor

He will serve in the position until the end of the year.

Movin' Up: Galindo-Elvira receives Living the Dream Award

Valle del Sol’s Carlos Galindo-Elvira recognized at the annual MLK Jr. Awards Program and Breakfast, “Stand Up for Justice,”

Movin' Up: Vital honored at ASU Hispanic Convocation

2009 Ed Pastor Outstanding Graduate Student Award went to Manuela J. Vital

Movin' Up: Camacho stands and delivers

Arizona State University mathematician Erika Tatiana Camacho is one of 12 faculty members from across the U.S. selected as 2010 Emerging Scholars by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

Careers: The curse of status anxiety

Don’t let your job – or lack of one – wreck your mental health

Lola's Voicemail: Lola's Voicemail:

The case of the Mark Sanchez nightshirt

Community: Pocho Keen’s Manly Advice

If this Valentine’s Day finds you listing your relationship status on Facebook as “Single” or even “It’s Complicated,” don’t turn to Dr. Phil; instead, try Dr. Pocho Keen

Education: Q&A with Tammy Amble Linn

President, Arizona Character Education Foundation (ACEF)

Education: It takes a pueblo

Who should teach good character?

From the Editor: Deeds of Love

All it takes is a simple run to the grocery store or pharmacy to be reminded that Valentine’s Day is here. Hearts galore everywhere!

Health: The joy of brushing

The key to getting children into the healthy habit of brushing their teeth is to make it fun rather than a chore

Health: Make dental hygiene a family affair

When you’re tempted to take shortcuts with your own dental hygiene, remember: The kids are watching. And they’re learning. So do it right.

Health: A note from the tooth fairy

And she’s not just talking to children

LP Journal: It’s official: Rep. David Lujan for AG

Back in October we had reported that Arizona State Representative David Lujan was exploring the possibility of running for state attorney general. He has now formally announced his candidacy

LP Journal: Paulina Vazquez Morris for U.S. Congress

Paulina is no stranger to public service. She served as a legislative and legal intern in the United States House of Representatives and the Arizona State Senate

LP Journal: Mirror, mirror: AZGOP launches Hispanic website

The State’s Republican Party launched a website last month to address “the issues and concerns of one of the state’s most dynamic and diverse communities.”

LP Journal: Mayor Vernon Parker for Governor. Make that U.S. Congress … or perhaps Rachel Ray’s co-host

Republican Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon B. Parker spent part of MLK day before TV cameras. He wasn’t talking about politics; he was on 3TV sharing his recipe for lump meat crab salad and plugging...

Rincon del Arte: Dancing with emoción

Paola Hartley, Ballet Arizona

Latinos who serve: One of Phoenix’s finest

Officer Fabian Gonzalez, Phoenix Police Department

Entrepreneur of the Month: Celebrity swag

Cathy Garcia’s glittery tees make it to the Latin Grammys