December2006

Features

A few of our favorite things

Holiday parades and performances take participants beyond the frenzy of shopping

Departments

From the Editor: Giving to invest in our lives

Editorial Calculating your R.O.S. (Return on Smile)

The Briefcase: Remittances up

A recent study estimates 12.6 million immigrants are sending home more money more frequently.

The Briefcase: Mesa offers help

Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix offering financial help to businesses impacted by the Metro light-rail route

The Briefcase: Arizona new jobs

Arizona 4th. in the nation for job growth

The Briefcase: Quepasa joins NASDAQ

Quepasa Corp. had its common stock listed on the NASDAQ

The Briefcase: Qwest lays off

Qwest says it will lay off 367 employees at its Phoenix call centers

The Briefcase: United Way sets goal

Valley of the Sun United Way has set a new goal for 2006

The Briefcase: Basha talks end

The Navajo Nation has ended discussions with development company

The Briefcase: Political center at UA

Project Vote Smart opening a center at U of A Tucson

The Briefcase: Geoscape defines Latinos

Geoscape recently unveiled its 2007 geo-demographic database

The Briefcase: Moses Anshell honored

AHAA announced winners of the 2006 Hispanic Account Planning Excelencia Awards

The Briefcase: Datos report points to youth power

English speaking, upwardly mobile, internet savvy and pay attention to ads in English

The Briefcase: Restaurant owners honored

Raul and Theresa's Restaurant honored

The Briefcase: New boutique

Monique/Mason fashion boutique celebrated its grand opening Oct. 19

Vibe: Author pushes Americans to immerse themselves in other cultures

Just when you're feeling good about being an American, Richard Rodriguez makes you doubt

Vibe: Last-minute stocking stuffer for devotees of Vikki Carr

Fans of Vicki Carr should be wild about her new three disc boxed set Vicki Carr: The Ultimate Collection

Vibe: Deep grooves infuse new Los Lobos CD

After 33 years of listening to a favorite band, one might come to expect certain things, Los Lobos unearth new surprises

Vibe: In focus: 3rd-generation Mexican Americans

Despite a comical cover, this is a serious research book that would more likely be found in a sociology class than on a coffee table

Movin' Up: Monreal promoted

Raul A. Monreal III promoted at General Dynamics

Movin' Up: Mesa leaders

Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens honored community leaders

Movin' Up: Diversity leaders

Diversity Leadership Alliance honored those advancing the cause of diversity at its fifth annual conference

Movin' Up: Latino pioneer honored

Steve Zozaya and his late wife Julia, were honored for community service

Movin' Up: Ramos joins Grubb

John L. Ramos has accepted a position with Dan Grubb Ford

Movin' Up: Latino Institute honors leaders

Luis Bleuze receives Community Leadership Award

Movin' Up: TPAC picks new director

Roberto Bedoya is Executive Director of the Tucson Pima Arts Council

Movin' Up: LULAC arts award

LULAC honored individuals as part of its inaugural Latino Arts Awards

Movin' Up: ASU inducts Valle CEO

Luz Sarmina-Gutierrez inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame

Movin' Up: Latino journalists honored

Elvira Espinoza and Luis Manuel Ortiz inducted into journalist Hall of Fame

Politics: U.S. Immigration Service launches improved Web site

It's a giant step forward, Director says

Careers: Tucson youths to glimpse high-tech jobs at workshop

Tucson high school students will get a taste of careers in high technology

Letters

December 2006

Food & Dining: Dining - Mom-and-pop places serve up heavenly homestyle dishes

Blame it on our collective response to poopular restaurant chains: mom-and-pop diners are less patronized

Arts: New rooms of treasure at Phoenix Art Museum

Walking through the epansive , relocated entrance to the Phoenix Art Museum, one can't help but feel expectant

Health: Hospital expansion to add 800 beds for kids

Phoenix Children's Hospital announced major expansion to keep pace with the valley's pediatric population growth

Health: Grant to fund brain institute

The U of A recently received a $5 million gift from the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Research Foundation to establis an Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute

Health: UA study links spice to arthritis treatment

Turmeric may prevent rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis

Health: Most cancer rates lower for Latinos

Latinos have lower cancer rates than Anglos, according to report by the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries

Health: Making a list

Strategize what, how much you'll eat before holiday party

LP Journal: Biz journalism center snags 'Republic' reporter

Jonathan Higuera has been named deputy director of ASU journalism department

LP Journal: A look back at November midterm elections

An exit poll by the AP reveals about half of Az Hispanic Citizens voted in support of Prop 103 and other propositions

LP Journal: Unhappy holiday news for local Telemundo staff

Recent announcements regarding the layoffs has many employees worried this holiday season

LP Journal: County health cracking down on corn peddlers

Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox has announced she is reaching out to mobile food vendors

Travel: Quiet crossroad

Town of Caborca a quiet stop on the way to Hermosillo

Business: Champion - Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez

Super Bowl committee VP strong on providing opportunities for change

Community: Looking for a good match

If you want to be a real Christmas angel, think about becoming a foster parent - the need is critical

Community: Sack full of happiness

Hispanic real estate pros donate gifts, time to families

Community: Spiritual Oasis

At a neighborhood monastery, Latinas care for weary souls

Education: UA receives math grant

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Arizona a $3.5 million grant

Education: Your name, in Martian lights

You may never visit space but your name can: add your name to an archival disk that will be aboard NASA's newest Scout mission

Education: Proposition 300

Silvia Rodriguez had a dream to graduate from ASU, her only chance now may be another DREAM