October2009

Features

Latino Prespectives 5th Anniversary celebration

Latino Prespectives 5th Anniversary celebration

More than 400 people helped Latino Perspectives Magazine celebrate its fifth anniversary last month at Stoudemire’s

History maker... 
Still making history at 100

History maker... 
Still making history at 100

From elevator operator to longtime civic leader, 
Phoenix’s Adam Diaz has touched many lives

50 is the 
new “40”

50 is the 
new “40”

Today’s 50-year-old men have style, attitude and second careers. A lot of them are just plain sexy. Think Jimmy Smits, Brad Pitt and George Clooney.

Departments

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

Latest “mancessory” in battle of the bulge. Say adiós to love handles, the Oaxacan tamale look

Time Out: Extra points

Trivia and more...

Time Out: Check it out

SPOT satellite GPS messenger

Time Out: Faces to watch

Ramon Abreu, Tempe - Football

Time Out: Get in the game

Take a hike. Really; 
we’re serious

Time Out: The hot ticket

Frank Caliendo, 
Oct. 10, Dodge Theatre

Time Out: Cheap seats

Take me out to the fall game

Time Out: 2-minute drill

K’Lee Arredondo, Softball - University of Arizona - Senior Shortstop

The Briefcase: Weak economy takes toll on yet another Valley media company

RMG Marketing Group, formerly known as Results Marketing Group Inc., closed its doors after 16 years in Phoenix

The Briefcase: NAHJ honors ASU student

Despite the economic downturn, NAHJ awarded $91,000 in scholarships this fall to 31 students

The Briefcase: Alliance formed to empower Latinos, women, other minorities

Partners for Digital Equality, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and the National Hispanic University form the alliance

The Briefcase: Women in Small Business Month

October is Women in Small Business Month

The Briefcase: Chandler firm lands NASA contract

Banda Group International, LLC, recently was awarded a five-year contract

The Briefcase: Rios as U.S. Treasurer adds another Latina to Obama administration

Rios is Managing Director of Investments for MacFarlane Partners

The Briefcase: Sonoran Bank earns national ‘Outstanding’ ranking

For its Community Reinvestment Act lending practices by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

The Briefcase: Rep. Pastor to host 'Go Green and Save' event on Oct. 24

Weatherization programs may help families save on home energy costs.

My Perspective: my perspective on: domestic violence

Breaking free from domestic violence one life at a time

Travel: To the rescue

A tale of Glen Canyon Dam and a damsel in distress

Vibe: Building community through the arts, business

Interested in making a difference while boosting your professional skills and influencing your community?

Vibe: A new voice

ASU professor eager to share his ‘worldly’ views with LPM readers

Vibe: A chance to meet an Arizona icon: Former Gov. Raul H. Castro

The Raul H. Castro Institute and Phoenix College are hosting a Community Reading and Book Signing by Dr. Jack August Jr. and the Honorable Raul H. Castro

Vibe: You must TiVo este ritmo


Latin Music USA is gonna’ move you.

Vibe: Remember when…?

Calling all Monroe Elementary alumni

Movin' Up: Moya elected to Valley Leadership board

Tony Moya was elected to the board directors of Valley Leadership in Phoenix

Movin' Up: Wells Fargo aide earns ASU scholarship

LeighAnna Hidalgo, Museum Assistant at Wells Fargo, was awarded a scholarship

Movin' Up: Goodyear honors two of its finest

Griego was one of three recipients of the Chief’s Award of Excellence

Movin' Up: Dr. Trujillo joins Wellness Community board

Dr. Michael H. Trujillo was elected to the board of directors at The Wellness Community in Phoenix

Movin' Up: Sarmina among ATHENA finalists

Sarmina is one of four public sector finalists

Movin' Up: AGUILA hires Meza as director of development

Robert Meza was named Director of Development at AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute

Movin' Up: North student serving as House Page in D.C.

Jordan Villa, 16, is spending the fall semester in Washington, D.C., as a House Page

Movin' Up: Sanchez named to EVP board

Caryn Sanchez was named to the board of directors of the East Valley Partnership in Mesa

Movin' Up: Garcia appointed to Hispanic Business Leadership Council

He is an attorney at Polsinelli Shughart PC who practices in the areas of commercial, insurance, and personal injury litigation

Movin' Up: Luisa O’Connell named to national CBP post

Maria Luisa O’Connell was named head of public affairs at U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Washington, D.C

Movin' Up: Chávez honored for work with HOPE

She has been an educator with PPA for more than 20 years

Movin' Up: Salcido to head human resources at ASU

Kevin Salcido was appointed interim associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at ASU

Movin' Up: Aguirre receives ASU cultural heritage award

Sen. Amanda Aguirre received the 2009 Cultural Heritage Award from Arizona State University

Movin' Up: Valley attorney vice chair for ABA Mexico committee

appointed to serve a one-year term as Vice Chairman of the Mexico Committee of the American Bar Association Section of International Law

Careers: Choose new life, not new job

48 Days gives people the tools to recognize and make the most of their abilities

Careers: Towering above others

How to stand out in tough economic times and maintain job security


Careers: Visionary leader

President of Phoenix College moved by excellence

Letters: On the calle!

Lola's Voicemail: Lola's Voicemail:

A prayer, and a pay hike, for our troops

Arts: Pocho keen... Like peachy keen, pero different

It’s better to be an abuelito on a rocker than an aging rocker

Education: Up the ante with an MBA

Do your homework; prepare for that next big step

From the Editor: Time for renewal

With the fall season upon us, now is the perfect time to take a step back from our hectic lifestyles and embrace the opportunities for renewal

Health: Late-life domestic violence

Older women can also be victims of domestic violence and are among the many women in the United States who every eight seconds are battered and abused

Health: Everyone is affected by domestic violence

Violent relationships don’t start off with a slap and an insult on the first date – they twist over time

Health: A call to action

Domestic violence affects people of all ages, locations, income groups, and ethnicities

LP Journal: Lujan leaning toward AG candidacy

Arizona State Representative David Lujan is exploring the possibility of running for State Attorney General.

LP Journal: Similar but different

Ideologically speaking, Raul Yzaguirre and Rev. Al Sharpton have a lot in common

LP Journal: Madoff’s legacy: Back to basics

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke may be certain the recession is over, but there are telling signs that the fear and anguish brought about by the economic crisis have deeply impacted important fibers in...

LP Journal: The devil has its home in Bolivia

At least that’s according to Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca and others who have come to the defense of Miss Peru, Karen Schwarz

LP Journal: Brown in prime time

If you watched Black in America and couldn’t help but feel left behind … watch CNN’s upcoming Latino in America.

LP Journal: How do you say pandering in español? Newt Gingrich knows…

In the frame of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gingrich Communications launched The Americano, a bilingual news and op-ed Web site aimed at conservative Latinos

Rincon del Arte: Flamenco master

Influences are many for multitalented guitarist, composer

Latinos who serve: Badge of honor

From deputy sheriff to U.S. Marshal, Arizona’s top federal cop driven by 
sense of accomplishment

Entrepreneur of the Month: Hair apparent

Salon owner building business for the future by concentrating on present generation