By Sgt. Bradley Rhen
WASHINGTON
— As he stood in front of the troops assembled to honor him
at his farewell tribute, Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera explained
why one of the platoons stood out from the rest.
"I asked if at this ceremony, one platoon of The Old Guard could be dressed in BDUs, because as I look out at them — that's how I remember our soldiers," he said.
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Farewell message to soldiers
By Louis Caldera
Secretary of the Army
It has been a tremendous honor to serve as your Secretary. President
Bush will undoubtedly choose an outstanding individual to be the
18th Secretary of the Army, and I know you will support him or
her as well as you have supported me.
Estableciendo Una Nueva Relación de Cooperación
Entre Estados Unidos y México
Por: Raul Yzaguirre
y George R. Vickers
Desde su campaña presidencial, George W. Bush ha manifestado
su compromiso fundamental a América Latina. Señalando
la importancia de la región en los temas que más
afectan la vida de los ciudadanos estadounidenses, esta semana
Bush hará su primer viaje al exterior a México donde
se va a reunir con el presidente Vicente Fox. Esta reunión
puede ser el cumplimiento de lo prometido durante la campaña
de establecer una relación "especial" entre México
y los Estados Unidos. Si es así, se espera que uno de los
temas principales será el proceso anual estadounidense
de certificación antidroga, una política que ha
causado fricción entre Estados Unidos y sus aliados del
sur. La persistencia de este proceso podrá perjudicar la
meta de Bush de mejorar relaciones con Latinoamérica ya
que la certificación ha impedido la colaboración
entre los EE.UU. y América Latina.
Mexican Baseball Teams in the Midwest, 1916-1965
By Richard Santillán
Sports have been a major presence in the lives of Mexican
Americans since the early 20th century. This has been particularly
true of Mexican Americans in the Midwest, where sports such as
baseball took on a special significance. More than merely games
for boys and girls, the teams and contests involved nearly the
entire community, and often had political and cultural objectives...
Noticias de México...
Enfrenta a policías fuga de "Gillillo"
Traía "charola" narco
El acompañante de Gilberto Higuera "Gilillo",
lugarteniente del cártel de los Arellano detenido en Villafontana
el martes pasado, portaba documentación y acreditaciones
de la Procuraduría de Justicia del Estado, afirmó
el director de Seguridad Pública Municipal, Francisco Iribe.
African-American Role Models Unite for Education
More than 600 parents and students are on their way to
building a stronger team for education after attending the second
annual African-American Conference held at Hilltop Middle School
in the Sweetwater district.
San Diego Sailor Supports Interdiction Efforts
Story by David Hayes and J.L. Chirrick
By maintaining a forward deployed presence, the U.S. Navy
supports several presidential objectives that protect the interests
of the United States. These objectives range from enforcing U.S.
sanctions against Iraq to drug interdiction operations. In order
to meet these objectives though, Sailors like Jerry R. Rodriguez
must first volunteer for naval service.
UCSD Joins With Community in Sponsoring Cesar
Chavez Essay Contest
The University of California, San Diego is joining with the San
Diego Cesar E. Chavez Commemoration Committee in sponsoring an
essay contest for San Diego County students to honor the life
and achievements of Cesar Chavez.
Sen. Bond Address National Women's Business Council
on Federal Contracting
Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 — Speaking to the National Women's
Business Council (NWBC), Senator Christopher S. "Kit"
Bond said he is continuing his work to boost federal contracting
opportunities for women-owned businesses and to provide tax relief
for all small businesses this year.
F.O.P., Congress Unveil `Homeownership Opportunities
for Uniformed Services
and Educators (HOUSE) Act'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 — Today the National Fraternal
Order of Police joined Sen. Charles Schumer and Reps. John LaFalce
and Jim Leach in announcing the introduction of legislation to
make it easier for law enforcement officers and other public employees
to purchase homes in the communities where they work.
City Okays Unsolicited Handbills Policy
The City of Oceanside has issued an administrative directive
governing the distribution of unsolicited printed materials to
City staff at City Hall. This Unsolicited Handbill Administrative
Directive takes effect immediately.
Community Volunteers to Plant Hundreds of Trees
in Southeastern San Diego
Over 75 southeastern San Diego residents and volunteers
will gather on Saturday, February 17, in a community effort to
plant 270 trees along Euclid Avenue and Market Street as part
of a beautification program designed to complement the thriving
development in the area.
Paradise Valley Hospital, First in San Diego
to be Certified to Provide Newborn
Hearing Screening Tests
Every day thirty-three babies nationwide, that's one to
three infants per 1,000, are born with significant hearing loss.
However, thanks to Paradise Valley Hospital and the Universal
Newborn Hearing Screening Program, newborn babies can now be tested
for hearing loss by certified staff soon after birth. San Diego
join 28 states that offer this program, and Paradise Valley Hospital
is the first in San Diego County to be certified for providing
these tests.
Oceanside Harbor Board/City Council and Pfleger
Institute of Environmental
Research Agree to End Harbor Beach Project
The Oceanside Harbor Board/City Council has determined
that its effort with the Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research
(PIER) to build a marine research/aquarium project in the harbor
beach area has reached a final conclusion. Both parties have agreed
not to pursue that specific project as an element of the overall
Harbor Improvement Project.
Efrain Avena & Elizabeth Bonner Exchange
Marriage Vows
The El Cajon Apostolic Church was the chosen site for
the marriage of Efrain Avena of Otay, Tijuana and Elizabeth Bonner
of New Mexico this past February 3, 2001 at 12 Noon. The Bride,
dressed in shimmering Chiffon wedding dress with Vail, embracing
a beautiful Bouquet of white flowers, slowly walked down the center
aisle on the arm of her Father, George Bonner.
Editorial
EL NUEVO ENCUENTRO
The meeting between President G.W. Bush and Mexico's Presidente
Vicente Fox may well go down in history as the first major "Encuentro"
between the old world and the new. Perhaps a "choque"
as momentous as significant as the choque between Hernan Cortez
and Moctezuma. Cortez with great courage chose to conquer and
bring to that undeveloped continent the modern day miracles of
Old Castille. In the long process in which the old and the new
worlds created a synthesis that has lasted all these centuries.
Commentary
New Rules: New Game
By Enrique Davis-Mazlum
When the Spaniards arrived to Yucatan the Mayan civilization
was at its downfall. The firsts Spaniards to arrive were the castaway
of the expedition of Pedro de Valdivia which had left Panama in
1511 towards Santo Domingo. On June 26, 1513 Juan Ponce de Leon
discovered the coast of Yucatan. Three hundred and eight (308)
years later (1821) Governor Juan Maria Echeverri called a meeting
to order in which the yucatecos expressed their feelings in which
they wanted independence from Spain and their desire to be part
of Mexico. On November 21, 1824 Yucatan was accepted as part of
the republic and the local legislature swore to follow the Federal
Constitution.
Commentary
Traffic
By Timothy Lynch
The new movie "Traffic" paints a devastating portrait
of America's war on drugs. Director Steven Soderbergh cuts through
all of the sanctimonious cant about the drug war to pose a rebellious
question: Who are we waging this war against?
Commentary
Mexican Immigration and U.S. Sovereignty
Concerns
By David Conde
Less than a month ago, George W. Bush was inaugurated as our
new President. To be sure, the election process which brought
him to the swearing in ceremony was complicated and at time, inconclusive.
TEZOZOMOC SPEAKS—
Y COMIENZA LA POLITICA... Hijole que agüite. If it
isn't one election es otra! Now its Council District
Ocho (8) y Seis (6). As usual there are candidatos buenos
(good candidates), unos sin idea what its all about (completely
clue less), otros completamente vendidos (others are complete
sell outs).
My 1st Carnaval in Rio
By Steve Spencer
My first Carnaval in Rio has had an enormous impact on my
life. It was 1987, and I had just spent an incredible two weeks
in Bahia. My friends in Salvador could not understand why I was
leaving them to go spend Carnaval in Rio. They all assured me
that their Carnaval was the best Carnaval in Brazil. I arrived
in Rio and was awestruck by the natural beauty of the City.
Easy Cajun Recipes Add Festive Flavor to Mardi
Gras Celebrations
Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a New Orleans
tradition that is one of the liveliest and most colorful festivals
in the country. Mardi Gras has been celebrated for more than 100
years and is known for its riotous parades, jazz and Dixieland
music, masquerade balls, pageants, floats, street festivals and,
of course, delicious Cajun food.
Calendar of Events...
A Tribute to a Living Legend
The African American Museum of Fine Arts (AAMFA) is proud
to present its Black History month Exhibition at the Lyceum Theatre
during the month of February, "A Tribute to a Living Legend:
The Works of Eddie Edwards". This year we give tribute
to Eddie Edwards and hope to garner support from the community
at large in efforts to assist Mr. Edwards in his quest to prepare
for a renal transplant.
Si el Amor es un Juego, Estas Son Las Reglas
Por Paco Zavala
Después de leer detenidamente el libro "Si el
amor es un juego, estas son las reglas", concluímos
que es una excelente edición.
Poet's Corner
Este Amor
Porque fuerte es como la muerte el amor,
las muchas aguas no podrán apagar este amor.
Poet's Corner
Herencia de Tonatiuh (Herencia del sol)
Por Elizabeth Rios de Pastrana
¿Dónde están
Guerreros de Anáhuac y Aztlán?
En Escenarios
Por Arnoldo Varona
* * * * * Eran la pareja soñada y solo vista en telenovelas.
Ricos, hermosos y famosos, hace apenas dos meses habían
reafirmado sus votos matrimoniales.
AND THE WINNERS ARE. . .
Winners Of The 13th Annual Premio Lo Nuestro Awards
Illustrate The Tremendous Diversity of Latin Music
Y LOS GANADORES SON . . .
Los Ganadores De La Decimotercera Edición de Premio
Lo Nuestro Ilustran La Enorme Diversidad De La Música Latina
Invitación a Mariachis de la Región
a Participar en el 2do Festival
"Batalla de Mariachis"
Alpine, Ca. — Viejas Outlet Center invita a mariachis
de la región a participar en el 2do Festival
Batalla de Mariachis. Las inscripciones están
abiertas para mariachis juveniles y profesionales de ambos lados
de la frontera. Unicamente cinco mariachis en cada categoría
serán seleccionados para participar en la competencia que
se llevará a cabo el domingo 20 de mayo en las instalaciones
de Viejas Outlet Center en Alpine, California.
Method Fest Seeks Quality Films For Upcoming
Festival
The 3rd annual The Method Fest Independent
Film festival, June 15-22nd, 2001, at Laem-mle Playhouse
7 Theaters in Pasadena, CA, is seeking feature films and short
film entries. The early entry deadline if February 20, 2001 and
the late entry deadline is April 1, 2001. The following formats
will be screened at the festival: 16mm, 35mm, Beta SP, and digital.
Tijuana Recibe a Notables Artistas
Por Paco Zavala
El Teatro del CECUT, siempre atento a las inquietudes del
selecto público de la región recibe en su sala a
la connotada actriz y cantante Angelica María, al indiscutible
primer actor Julio Alemán, al extraordinario comediante
César Bono, a la guapísima Elizabeth Aguilar y a
un elenco de indiscutibles excelentes actores como son:
Disappointing Mexican season a distant memory for
Angels' Benji Gil
by John Philip Wyllie
Prior to the start of the Mexican League baseball season last
November, Anaheim Angels infielder, Benji Gil, who plays for Culiacan
in the MLB offseason, spoke with optimism about the upcoming Tomateros
season.
Spirit Names Martin Vasquez As Assistant Coach
The San Diego Spirit of the new women's United Soccer
Association (WUSA) named Martin Vasquez as the club's new assistant
coach, General Manager Kevin Crow announced today.
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