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	The gift we give Winter brings us the end of the political season and the start of the gift-giving holiday season. Ruben Hernandez

Pocho Keen "Sí se puede," so simple and yet so effective. Staff

Archive » 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. Staff
	Michelle's dress Elegant first lady-elect Michelle Obama swept onto the stage on election night looking très chic. Staff
	Mayor invests in Congressional amigos Mayor Phil Gordon is taking his campaign to make Phoenix a world class city outside the state. Staff
	Latino Jews It wasn’t until 1996 that Dell Sanchez of Texas discovered a well hidden family secret. Staff
	Park honors Esquer legacy Tempe’s newest park is a tribute to the Esquer family. Staff
	The reel truth Phillip Rodriguez’s documentary film Latinos ’08 challenges dearly held assumptions – some say myths -- about Latino voters. Staff

Arts

Archive » Vibe
	Books make cool eye and mind Christmas candy Christmas books to enjoy during the break. Staff
	Bossa Nova for the holidays Brazil: Sambossica. An eclectic mix of contemporary Brazilian music. Staff
	Guitarist weaves golden music A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona is among the Native Americans performing classical music professionally. Staff
	T’was a night for DVDs LPM recommends some DVD's for the night before Christmas. Staff
	Bilingual fun and literacy Santa Fe escritora Pat Mora’s series of bilingual books are a delight for niños. Staff
	Bling flinging This holiday have a Chingo Bling fling! Staff
	Queztal’s latest a breakthrough Quetzal Guerrero, a Mesa-born music phenomenon, has released his career-best CD. Staff

Archive » Rincon del Arte
	James Covarrubias James Covarrubias is an Arizona artist whose career has spanned three decades. Staff

Archive » Dining
	Christmas con piquete! During these cold winter nights, a good ponche will make your celebrations warmer. Jesus Adrian Ledezma

Archive » 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. Rebecca Antioco

Archive » Education
	The gift of Education Keeping the brain in shape is just as important as keeping one’s body in shape Staff
	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. Staff
	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. Staff
	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. Staff
	TUSD investing in minority teachers The Tucson Unified School District has launched a $550,000 campaign to recruit minority teachers. Staff
	ADL honors ASU’s Crow The Anti-Defamation League honored Arizona State University President Michael Crow Staff
	Event raises $342,000 for library programs This year’s event was among the highest for both attendance and fund-raising in its 20-year history. Staff
	Study takes hard look at graduation rates Nationally, one of every four high school students fails to graduate on time. Staff

Business

Archive » 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 Staff
	Arvizu Advertising helps coordinate trade conference Arvizu Advertising and Promotions helps coordinate of the 1st Annual International Fiscal Business Conference Staff
	Get a library card, access a world of resources One of the best gifts for Phoenix Latinos for the holiday season may be free Staff
	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. Staff
	Hispanic how-to book can grow your business Latino employees will make up about 25 percent of the labor pool in the near future. Staff
	Give the gift of a Spyder, be an easy rider Arizona has thousands of miles of underutilized, back country pavement to explore. Staff

Archive » 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. Staff
	Ortega honored with Ohtli Award Phoenix lawyer Danny Ortega was named the 2008 winner of the Ohtli Award. Staff
	Fimbres named to Tucson High Hall of Fame Tucson High Badger Foundation Hall of Fame 2008. Staff
	Cordero named chair for Handi-Dogs Handi-Dogs Inc. has appointed two members to its board and selected a new chairwoman. Staff
	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. Staff
	Phoenix School of Law adds Perez to staff Joseph Perez has been named assistant director of the Center of Professional Development at the Phoenix School of Law Staff
	Pope Duarte wins award Phoenix author Stella Pope Duarte earned first place in the 34th Annual Chicano/Latino Literary Prize competition Staff
	Metro Pima Alliance names executive director Michael S. Guymon has been named executive director of the Metropolitan Pima Alliance Staff
	SRP names Moya manager of Latino Relations Tony Moya was named manager of Latino Relations at Salt River Project. Staff
	MAHC awards Mesa Latino Town Hall Community Awards 2008 Staff
	Phoenix College Hall of Fame Phoenix College Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame 2008 Staff
	DOC honors top Latinos The Dudley Do-Right Awards recognizes staff caught doing the right thing at Arizona State Prison Complexes. Staff
	Rubalcava to join State Farm Sonja Mazon Rubalcava is joining State Farm Insurance Staff
	STAR awards Wanda Ronquillo was honored with the Junipero Serra Award Staff
	Yanez launches new firm Frank J. Yanez has launched a new company Staff
	Carrasco, Hernandez promoted Wendy Carrasco and Sal Hernandez were promoted. Staff
	Galindo-Elvira earns Brooks award ADL honored Galindo-Elvira for his on-going work to connect cultures and communities. Staff
	AzHHA honors Aguirre State Sen. Amanda Aguirre was honored with an AzHHA award. Staff
	CPLC named 3 new board members CPLC named Carmen Cornejo, George Diaz and Tony Moya to its 20-member board of directors. Staff
	Cardenas named ASU general counsel, senior VP José A. Cárdenas was named senior vice president and general counsel of Arizona State University. Staff

Archive » Careers
	Working for Santa Career as elf has brought smiles, magical moments Peter Madrid

Community

Archive » Latinos who Serve
	Latinos Who Serve Awards 2008 Governor Napolitano, Mayor Gordon and Supervisor Wilcox recognized Latino veterans. Staff
	Fire fighter family affair Phoenix Executive Assistant Fire Chief Mike Duran retires, but leaves a legacy of three firefighter sons Peter Madrid

Archive » 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. Peter Madrid