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January2009
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New year, new faces, new concernsState, community leaders face daunting task in ’09 |
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The gift of volunteering(Corrected version,1-07-09; The wording of the second sentence, seventh paragraph, has been revised.) |
Departments |
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| The Briefcase: Alex Corona opens another Valley restaurant, this one with a view of sharks | Archive » |
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Valley patrons are treated to a new experience in Litchfield Park with the opening of another Alex Corona restaurant and a new aquarium next door. |
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| The Briefcase: D-Backs returning to Mexico for exhibition game | Archive » |
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Diamondbacks announced that they will return to Hermosillo, Mexico, to play an exhibition game against Mexico’s World Baseball Classic team. |
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| The Briefcase: Boxing legend planning to open restaurant in Mesa | Archive » |
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Julio César Chávez Campeones could open as early as May or June in Mesa. |
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| The Briefcase: Two new stations to tell about | Archive » |
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Two new programs – one on television and one on radio – hit the Valley airwaves in December. |
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| The Briefcase: ASU professor trains Mexican truckers | Archive » |
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Trains them in highway commerce safety rules, and to speak English |
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| The Briefcase: DATOS: Latino population, market grows stronger, younger | Archive » |
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Arizona Hispanic market and consumer power continues its strong growth |
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| The Briefcase: Export office opens at SkySong | Archive » |
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For business owners who want to take advantage of export opportunities |
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| The Briefcase: Knoodle joins with Defero | Archive » |
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The alliance highlights a partnering trend between independent firms in order to cut costs |
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| The Briefcase: Hispanic families’ income fell in the 2000s | Archive » |
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Hispanic workers are facing harder times than most |
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| The Briefcase: BCBS offers new, affordable options | Archive » |
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BCBSAZ introduced five new individual health plan options for people on a budget |
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| My Perspective: The 2009 legislative session | Archive » |
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No excuse for shortchanging Arizona’s children, families |
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| Travel: Nature’s respite | Archive » |
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Lure of Westward Look Resort tied to its amenities, Sonoran charm |
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| Vibe: Bold new Bravo | Archive » |
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Teatro Bravo: El Che, Curanderas and Straight Boys Gone Wild. |
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| Vibe: Lights, camera ... | Archive » |
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January appears to be launch time for locally-shot films produced by two Latinos. |
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| Vibe: Hispanic how-to book can grow your business | Archive » |
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New book documents the Latino work experience in corporate America |
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| Vibe: Playright Diaz wins ATC's 2008 Latino Award | Archive » |
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Puerto Rican playwright with a “hip-hop flair” wins 2008 National Latino Playwriting Award |
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| Vibe: Rain of words | Archive » |
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The Buried Sea is a rich, lush compilation of Rane Arroyo's work |
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| Movin' Up: Ryff, Mayorga honored at annual MLK awards brunch | Archive » |
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Ryff was honored with the Individual Adult award. |
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| Movin' Up: Carrasco, Hernandez promoted | Archive » |
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Wendy Carrasco and Sal Hernandez were promoted to managers general services at Lohman Co. in Mesa. |
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| Movin' Up: Robles named Title V director at EMCC | Archive » |
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Robles will be responsible for the management of grant operations. |
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| Movin' Up: Fimbres enters Tucson High Hall of Fame | Archive » |
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One of five new members inducted into the Tucson High Badger Foundation Hall of Fame |
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| Movin' Up: Chavez receives Adjutant General’s Award | Archive » |
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Anna Maria Chavez was awarded the prestigious Medal |
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| Movin' Up: Phoenix School of Law adds Perez to staff | Archive » |
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Named assistant director of the Center of Professional Development |
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| Movin' Up: Yanez launches new firm | Archive » |
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For You Professional Technologies is headquartered in Tucson |
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| Movin' Up: Cabrera joins GPEC board | Archive » |
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Also, Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill is the new chairman |
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| Movin' Up: Aros honored by Girl Scouts | Archive » |
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Receives World of Courage Award |
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| Movin' Up: DOC honors top Latinos | Archive » |
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Those recognized were announced in October at the Valley Garden Center |
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| Movin' Up: Trejo accepted at Harvard Business School | Archive » |
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He will work on Wall Street for two years then enter Harvard’s MBA program |
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| Movin' Up: AzHHA honors Aguirre | Archive » |
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State Sen. Amanda Aguirre (D.) honored with “Legislative Appreciation Award” |
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| Movin' Up: Wells Fargo announcements | Archive » |
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Lydia Aranda named president of Wells Fargo Arizona Regional Banking Diversity Council |
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| Movin' Up: Cordero named chair for Handi-Dogs | Archive » |
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Joining Cordero on the board are Paul Loucks and Beverly Downey |
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| Careers: Cardinals’ Spanish-language radio team brings color, excitement of NFL to its loyal listeners | Archive » |
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Only announcer Gabriel Trujillo and color analyst Rolando Cantu know they are prepping radio fans for the Big Build Up. Until then they just hold on and keep things entertaining. |
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| Careers: All paths lead to change | Archive » |
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Phoenix councilman empowers people |
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| Food & Dining: Tortilla twist | Archive » |
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Besides quesadillas and tacos, tortillas can be found hasta en la sopa! |
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| Lola's Voicemail: Lola's Voicemail: | Archive » |
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Janet, cuídate, we’re going to miss you |
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| Arts: Get on board for Lion King | Archive » |
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Join LPM for Disney’s presentation of the musical The Lion King |
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| Arts: Pocho keen | Archive » |
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A few of the things I hope to do in 2009 |
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| Education: UA awarded grant for teacher resource, training center | Archive » |
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The center will expand the quality and retention of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers in Arizona. |
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| Education: Engineering, tech internships, scholarships available | Archive » |
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Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in math, science, engineering or technology are invited to apply. |
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| Education: Applications being accepted for Tomas Espinoza/CPLC scholarships | Archive » |
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The primary goal is to provide financial assistance to outstanding Arizona Latino/a students to attend and graduate from ASU. |
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| Education: Fellowships available for doctoral students in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies | Archive » |
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FTE invites doctoral students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups to apply. |
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| Education: 3 minority UA journalism students selected for training program | Archive » |
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The students are among 20 young journalists from around the country who will take part in an intensive training program. |
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| Education: Valley business leaders in the principal’s office | Archive » |
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Program encourages partnerships between the business community and local schools |
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| Education: Learn the basics of basketball | Archive » |
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Sports For Fun is offering a beginning basketball program for kids ages 3-5 |
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| Education: Need help recareering? | Archive » |
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Two experts counsel on finding that new job |
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| Education: Event raises $342,000 for library programs | Archive » |
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Programs support children’s literacy |
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| Education: ASU Hispanic engineer group honored | Archive » |
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SHPE de ASU has been recognized by SHPE’s national leadership |
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| From the Editor: January is a new year | Archive » |
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In January the theme for the 2009 edition is: what now? |
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| Health: UA takes part in aphasia study | Archive » |
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Each year, more than 100,000 people acquire aphasia, a condition that affects 1 million Americans. |
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| Health: Hispanic fare poorly in treatment for hepatitis C | Archive » |
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The standard treatment for hepatitis C does not appear to help Hispanic whites with the liver disease, a new study suggests. |
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| Health: Southwest Ambulance donates 7 vehicles to Mexican cities | Archive » |
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Southwest Ambulance donated seven ambulances to Roja Mexicana representatives from the State of Sonora and Baja California, Mexico. |
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| Health: WSF addresses youth sports in America | Archive » |
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The foundation recently released Go Out and Play: Youth Sports in America, an exhaustive study of children’s participation in sports and exercise |
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| Health: 10 ways to help your body detox | Archive » |
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You can cleanse your body daily through diet, supplements and lifestyle practices |
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| Health: UA researcher to study effects of “ecstasy” | Archive » |
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$1.7 million to study the long-term adverse effects of the street drug “ecstasy” |
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| Health: Latinos have new place to go for mental health needs | Archive » |
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Health care providers are seeing a dire need for more mental health services for Latinos |
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| Health: 2009 Heart Walk and One-Mile Stroke Walk | Archive » |
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Fundraising walk followed by a Heart Healthy Festival |
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| Health: The good doctor says … | Archive » |
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Maintaining a healthy diet helps limit exposure to toxins |
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| Health: Detox tune-up | Archive » |
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Detoxifying can restore you to top health |
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| LP Journal: Literate Latinos | Archive » |
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A whopping 72 percent of Hispanics own library cards and covet materials libraries offer. |
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| LP Journal: Will Gallardo’s decision leave rancor among Dems? | Archive » |
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With all the changes in state politics, apparently District 13 Rep. Steve Gallardo wants no part of it. |
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| LP Journal: Bilingual students produce news a la español | Archive » |
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Spanish-language version of Cronkite NewsWatch airing on Univision’s TeleFutura network in Phoenix. |
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| LP Journal: Much ado about nada | Archive » |
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Parents objected name of Gilbert district’s fifth high school. |
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| LP Journal: Heads of state | Archive » |
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Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano selected as secretary of the Homeland Security Department |
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| LP Journal: Noted architect Gonzales dies at 84 | Archive » |
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Award-winning Arizona architect, Bennie M. Gonzales has died at age 84 |
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| LP Journal: Arizona visits Mexico | Archive » |
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Arizona Mexico Arts Administrators exchange program went well |
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| LP Journal: Mexico emigration falls 42 percent | Archive » |
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Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the past two years |
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| LP Journal: Legislative shake-out | Archive » |
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Movement in the two divisions of Arizona Legislature |
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| LP Journal: Garcia awarded $150,000 | Archive » |
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Isabel Garcia was awarded $150,000 from the Lannan Foundation in Santa Fe, N.M |
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| Rincon del Arte: Carlos Rivas: Salsero from El Salvador | Archive » |
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Carlos Rivas has had the privilege of playing in the best venues in the U.S. and his band has alternated with the top salsa artists such as Celia Cruz, Grupo Niche and Los Titanez de la Salsa. |
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| Rincon del Arte: Xico, Inc. | Archive » |
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Honoring Arizona’s artistic mosaic and spirit |
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| Latinos who serve: Giving it his all | Archive » |
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Longtime corrections employee uses tamales, compassion to make difference |
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| Entrepreneur of the Month: Serving up excellence | Archive » |
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Entrepreneur aims high with chicken brand name |
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