A first-of-its-kind
initiative called Faces of San Diego 2000 is collecting
old family photographs from San Diego County County residents
to create a virtual historic photo album. The Faces of San
Diego 2000 photographs will be displayed on various websites
and unique public venues throughout the millenial year.
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Latino
Media Council Request FCC Hearings on Concentration of
Ownership in Broadcasting Industry
The National Latino Media Council (NLMC) has requested that
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hold public hearings
on the growing competition and concentration of ownership in the
broadcasting industry.
The Real Y2K Problem - Two Million Prisoners In
2000
By Vincent Schiraldi and Jason Ziedenberg
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Once we dust off our keyboards and realize
our computers still work, Americans will have to deal with the
real Y2K problem facing this country. By Valentine's Day of the
year 2000, America will achieve the dubious distinction of having
more than 2 million of its citizens behind bars.
La Cruz Roja Americana Envía Insumos de
Emergencia a Damnificados
en Venezuela Efectivo, frazadas,
paquetes de higiene y otros
Washington — Un equipo de siete técnicos especialistas
en respuesta para desastres de la Cruz Roja Americana fue enviado
para que se adjunte a la respuesta multinacional de los derrumbes
de lodo e inundaciones que han matado a más de mil y sacado
a miles de personas de sus hogares en Venezuela. El equipo incluye
expertos en evaluación de daños y análisis
de necesidades, logística y comunicaciones.
John C. Guerra Makes a Difference in the Lives
of Children
Basking Ridge, NJ — Receiving a scholarship to attend high
school did more than secure an early education for John Guerra;
it changed his life. That scholarship created what Guerra describes
as a turning point in his life, affording him opportunities he
never would have known otherwise. He credits his high school education
for shaping the person he is today, and for sparking his life-long
commitment to children's educational programs.
Veterans Dealt 'Catch 22' Blow by Court; American
Legion to Continue Battle
WASHINGTON -- In a legal move that leaves
veterans seeking a fair disability hearing by the Department of
Veterans Affairs in a "Catch 22" situation, the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit refused to grant
the motion that would have stopped a recent VA change in procedures
that severely impacts veterans.
MiraCosta Students Complete 450-Hour Volunteer
Tutoring Project,
Sign Up For Second Stint
It's not like Eddeille Boado and Deborah Spillane don't have anything to do. Both are fulltime students at MiraCosta College. And Spillane has two daughters. But as participants in MiraCosta's new AmeriCorps/Reader Leaders Project, they each made the commitment to spend 450 hours tutoring kids in reading at local elementary schools. And as the first students to complete those hours, they were honored in a special graduation ceremony Dec. 17, at MiraCosta's Oceanside campus.
Hispanic
Radio Network/La Red Hispana
Por Yhamel Catacora
Con Paso Firme Hacia el 2000
Al son de un ritmo muy latino, 1999 transcurrió como un
suspiro. Pero al contener el aire para respirar el aclamado año
2000, es importante reflexionar, pensar en lo que se fue y sobre
todo en lo que está por venir.
Latinos and the Millennium
By Dr. Jimenez-Safir, Psicologa
As we look forward to January 2000, we also need to look back
upon this past year.
Sugerencias para cumplir las resoluciones de
año nuevo
Houston — Las resoluciones de año nuevo son más
fáciles de cumplir si conoce su patrón de comportamiento.
Encienda
Una Vela
Padre Thomas J. McSweeney, Director of The Christophers
En Las Manos de Dios
Tal como lo indica el calendario, hemos llegado a un nuevo
alto en el camino de nuestra vida — el año 2000! Un
buen momento para hacer una pausa y reorganizar nuestro recorrido
hacia el futuro.
Planning Group Elections Just Around the Corner
Interested in serving as a member of one of San Diego's Community
Planning Groups? Now may be the time to start your own planning.
Reward Offered for Information on Taxi Driver
Assaults
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible
for robbing and assaulting three Yellow Cab taxi drivers since
December 18.
Low-Income Workers, Families Can Get Free Eye
Exams
Sacramento — Low-income workers and their families in California
can sign up now through January to receive free eye care through
a program called VISION USA.
Entertaining Entertaining
The scene A simple, sensational gathering of favorite
people, fun, food and festivity!
Editorial:
Adios 20th Century, Hello 21st
Century!
Commentary:
Things Aren't Bad in the US
By Domenico Maceri
"Why are the people of Mexico coming here if things are so
bad" a reader wanted to know.
Commentary:
A New Year Finally Means Something
By Raoul Lowery Contreras
I eagerly look forward to the coming new year. I speak for Hispanics,
in general, and Mexican Americans, in particular.
New Years' Thoughts From Our Readers
We asked our readers for their Year-End thoughts on the
out going 1990's and/or on the New Year 2000. These are their
thoughts.
Poets Corner
Noches
Oyamel González
La primera noche que te amé fue porque tus ojos los
formó una laguna azulada de agua dulce.
Calendar
of Events:
By Berenice Cisneros
CVP Music Video Network and Online Holiday Concert
Series To Offer
Broadband Option in Microsoft Windows Media
Format
Columbia Records' website will now offer broadband programming,
in conjunction with the launch of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Media
Broadband Guide, and distributed by iBEAM.
Fundraiser to help support the Centro Cultural
de la Raza!
Join us for an evening of Culture Clash to help raise funds
for the Centro Cultural de la Raza.
KMEX-TV Recibe el Nuevo Milenio con Cobertura
en Vivo del 111avo
Desfile de las Rosas
Los Angeles — KMEX-TV, Canal está afinando los detalles
para su cobertura del 111avo Desfile de las Rosas,
en vivo desde Pasadena, el 1 de enero del 2000.
Raul Rodriguez Estará en la Carroza del
21st Century Insurance Durante el Desfile de las Rosas
Duarte, Ca — El diseñador de muchas carrozas premiadas
durante el Desfile de las Rosas, Raúl Rodriguez, estará
a bordo de la carroza del 21st Century Insurance en
el 111avo desfile a celebrarse el 1ro de
enero del 2000, en Pasadena, Calif. Raúl es un personaje
muy carismático y colorido que se siente tan cómodo
como en su propia casa entre la pompa, el magnífico espectáculo
y el aura fascinante que envuelve al Desfile de las Rosas.
San Diego Boat Show Launches Into 2000 With More
Boats, New Products...
and Twiggy, The Water Skiing Squirrel
Squirrels hardly come to mind when thinking about water recreation,
but that will change as the 2000 San Diego Boat Show drops anchor
at the San Diego Convention Center and Marriott Marina Jan. 6,
2000. Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel makes her West Coast debut
at this year's San Diego Boat Show.
La Copa Oro y la Ronda Clasificatoria Para La
Copa Mundial Son Sólo Parte
del Intenso Calendario de la Confederación
Para el 2000
El nuevo milenio está casi por llegar y ya el año
por venir está repleto para los equipos que pertenecen
a la Confederación con eventos desde el mes de Enero hasta
el mes de Diciembre.
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