Pier 12
Norfolk, Virginia
Today, we honor
our finest young people; fallen soldiers who rose to freedom's
challenge. We mourn their loss, celebrate their lives, offer the
love and prayers of a grateful nation to their families.
For those of us who have to speak here, we are all mindful of the limits of our poor words to lift your spirits or warm your hearts. We know that God has given us the gift of reaching our middle years. And we now have to pray for your children, your husbands, your wives, your brothers, your sisters, who were taken so young. We know we will never know them as you did or remember them as you will; the first time you saw them in uniform, or the last time you said goodbye.
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Statement by the Vice President on USS Cole
On February 19, 1945, a young Marine sergeant led his
machine gun unit onto the shores of Iwo Jima, where they came
under heavy fire from enemy emplacements. The sergeant destroyed
them with hand grenades, and he led his unit further ashore, only
to be pinned down again by yet another hail of bullets.
EX-IM Bank, GMAC-RFC Sign Agreement to Boost
Small Business Trade
Between the U.S. and Mexico
Washington, D.C.: The Export-Import Bank of the United
States (Ex-Im Bank) today signed an export credit insurance policy
with Residential Funding Corporation (GMAC-RFC) a wholly-owned
subsidiary of General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), and
its affiliate, GMAC Trade Finance, Inc. The insurance policy will
support purchases of U.S. goods and services by qualified Mexican
buyers under revolving three-year import lines of credit extended
by GMAC Trade Finance. The maximum repayment term of these purchases
is 180 days.
Bush, Gore Want To Fix A Military That Isn't Broken
Readiness crisis is illusory,
study says
WASHINGTON Forget missile defense: military readiness
has emerged as the hot defense issue on the presidential campaign
trail this year, with both candidates pledging to increase spending
to counter perceived readiness shortfalls. But according to a
new study from the Cato Institute, the Defense Department doesn't
need more money because the readiness problem is overstated.
Governor of Hidalgo Promotes Trade and Investment
in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 - Manuel Angel Nunez, governor of
the state of Hidalgo, in central Mexico, held today in Washington,
DC an intense trade and investment promotion schedule. At a breakfast
meeting, he delivered a presentation of Hidalgo's business outlook
and economic development potential before members of the U.S.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He later took part in the inauguration
ceremony of the 21st Annual Convention of this influential Latino
business community organization.
The Dual Admission Plan
by Richard C. Atkinson
At the University of California we are considering a supplement
to our regular admissions process that could benefit thousands
of young Californians for whom a UC education has never been more
than a distant dream.
Plan Suplemental de Admisiones
Por Richard C. Atkinson
En la Universidad de California estamos considerando implementar
un plan suplementario a nuestro programa regular de admisiones
que beneficiaría a jóvenes californianos para quienes
el educarse en la Universidad de California ha sido sólo
un sueño remoto.
Amnesty International Launches Global Campaign
Against Torture
On October 18th Amnesty International, the world's largest
human rights organization, launched a global campaign to stop
torture with a Bi-national Observance at Border Field State Park
in San Ysidro and Playa de Tijuana, Mexico. New research on torture
practices around the world and a fast-response Internet action
network to protest torture marked the beginning of the year-long
campaign.
No Need To Force Banks To Lend To Poor Americans
Dallas Fed economist finds Community Reinvestment Act
doesn't boost lending
WASHINGTON If the government didn't require
lenders to serve low-income communities, would the poor be cut
off from home mortgages? No, says Jeffrey Gunther of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Dallas in a study published in the Cato Institute
journal Regulation.
Un Verdadero Problema Vive un Ex-Policía
en Tijuana, B.C.
Por Paco Zavala
Jorge Magallón Cañar, un ex-oficial de la Policía
en Tijuana, B.C. con su expediente limpio al momento de renunciar
en 1988, no puede reingresar a la corporación policiaca.
Bobby Wilson Named Interim President of City
College
Bobby F. Wilson, who has held a variety of teaching and
administrative positions during his almost three decades at City
College, has been named interim president of the downtown campus.
He replaces David Agosto, who served as interim City College president
since March 1st while on temporary leave from Cuyamaca College
where he will return Nov. 1st to resume his job as vice president
of student development and services.
Breviario de Noticias sobre la Ciudad de México
CIUDAD DE MEXICO En el marco de la celebración
de su 675 aniversario, La Ciudad de México sigue su paso
hacia el siglo 21 manteniendo el orgullo de su historia. Las noticias
del mes incluyen el descubrimiento de tesoros arqueológicos,
el inicio de la Temporada Grande de La Plaza de Toros, la inauguración
de nuevos hoteles y la introducción de un servicio de trolebús
nocturno en respuesta al incremento constante de la excitante
vida nocturna de la Ciudad.
Trabajadores de KMEX-TV Fijan el 23 de Octubre
para Iniciar Huelga;
Negociaciones sobre Asuntos Laborales y Saláriales
Continúan
LOS ANGELES Los miembros del National Association
of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA, que son empleados
de KMEX-TV, la estación de Univisión en Los Angeles,
han fijado el lunes 23 de octubre para iniciar una huelga si no
logran llegar a un acuerdo contractual justo.
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Ethnicity plays role in response to mental health treatment
Sacramento National and state mental health experts
gathered at the State Capitol Oct. 17, 2000, to discuss the need
for cultural sensitivity in providing successful treatment for
mental illness in the wake of recent dramatic expansions in state
and local mental health care.
Crece el Apoyo Para Bares Sin Humo de Segunda
Mano en California
Sacramento La ley de bares sin humo de segunda
mano de California está ganando popularidad entre los clientes
de bares, según ha anunciado la Directora Estatal de Salud,
Diana M. Bontá, RN., Dr. P.H.
Retired Officers Group `Ecstatic' About Congressional
Health Care News
ALEXANDRIA, Va. The largest military officers association
in the United States is "ecstatic" that Congress has
taken a giant step to honor its centuries-old and enduring commitment
to provide Department of Defense (DoD)-sponsored health care for
life to military retirees, their family members and survivors.
Hispanic
Radio Network/La Red Hispana
Por Yhamel Catacora
Inmunice Para Una Vida Más Sana
La vida está llena de contradicciones. Esa es la
conclusión a la que se llega al palpar esa casi circular
cicatriz que algunos llevamos cercana al hombro. Al sentir, con
la yema del índice esa perenne marca, uno se transporta
inmediatamente, a lo que un niño, especialmente en el pasado,
sentía como uno de los momentos más amargos de su
vida: el día de la vacuna.
Ugly Duckling Selecciona a Pueblo Corporation
Para Llegar al Mercado Hispano
La Asociación Ofrece la Oportunidad de Establecer
Crédito al Consumidor Hispano
Aún y cuando la Comunidad Hispana tiene un poder de
compra anual que asciende a los $273 mil millones, muchos de los
consumidores Hispanos cuentan con muy poco o ningún historial
de crédito. Para ayudar a sus miembros a incrementar el
valor de su crédito, Pueblo Corporation anunció
hoy su asociación con Ugly Duckling, la cadena de agencias
de autos usados más grande del país cuyo enfoque
es el mercado conocido como "subprime".
Editorial:
Ballot Recommendations
Proposals
County of San Diego
PROP A: Amendment to the San Diego County Charter:
Shall the San Diego Charter be amended to require contractors
and their lobbyists to publicly disclose gifts and campaign contributions
made to the Board of Supervisors?
Commentary
Working Poor The Forgotten People
by Tom La Vaut
Afew days ago, as I glanced at the morning paper, headline
caught my eye, "Income's Up as Poverty Hits Lowest Rate Since
`79." Continuing down the page. "This is Good For America,
Clinton told a group of politicians and economists gathered at
the White House. We have proved that we can lift all boats in
a modern global information based economy." Not so fast,
I thought, what about the working poor?
Commentary
City Schools Deserve an "F" for
Their Failure to Assist ALL Children
By Mike MacCarthy
With election day just a few weeks away, San Diego County
is now awash in rosy statistics about the accomplishments of our
public schools. But the facts are that in the San Diego City Schools
System (SDCS) the Stanford 9 (SAT 9) results have been selectively
presented for maximum political advantage in the city school board
elections. That's because Superintendent Alan Bersin and his three-vote
majority (Ottinger, Lopez, Braun) on the city school board know
they can ignore with impunity families and children who live in
poverty, don't speak English, or don't understand their legal
rights. Such people seldom vote.
Comentario
México necesita un exorcismo
Por Lourdes Davis
Newsweek para la web reporta que el periódico
italiano "Il Messaggero", publicó un artículo
en donde se narra que el Papa interrumpió la bendición
de una misa, porque se vio en la necesidad de hacerle un exorcismo
a una muchacha italiana de 19 años que se encontraba poseída
por demonios. Pero estos no eran unos demonios comunes y corrientes.
Estos demonios sabían hablar lenguas extranjeras.
Commentary
Is Mexico Asking the Right Questions?
by Jacob G. Hornberger
In order to solve a problem, it is necessary to ask the right
questions.
Commentary
The death Penalty, is it a presidential
campaign issue?
By Jerome DeHerrera
In politics, there are reasons why citizens oppose one political
party or candidate and support another. For Hispanics the most
important of these reasons are education, health care and jobs.
Commentary
Anti-Spanish Propositions: Boon to Democrats?
By Domenico Maceri
The Colorado Supreme Court recently voted unanimously to remove
from the ballot a proposition that would have given Colorado voters
the opportunity to eliminate bilingual education from their state.
The Court said the language of the measure was "unclear and
misleading."
Viewpoint
My Presidential Debate
By James E. Garcia
If only I could have been there.
THE RAINBOW CHRONICLES
Chapter XIX
By Jeannine Diego
He'd spent so much time fidgeting with the lock, he'd forgotten
his misgivings about opening the shed. Sal struggled with the
door and finally yanked it open, pulling it toward himself. Flakes
of rust precipitated onto his hair, clothes, and adjacent lawn.
Shaking them off, Sal peered into the six-by-six-by-six receptacle
of useless objects and ominous memories.
CLICK... DE LOS ESPECTACULOS
Por Lucero Luna Campos
En DKDA... Sueños De Juventud, La Unica Discapacidad
Que Existe Es No Poder Amar
Mummified
Deer World Premier at The Rep
San Diego Repertory Theatre (The Rep) is proud to showcase
the world premiere of Mummified Deerthe first new
play in 14 years by the most significant Latino playwright of
the 20th century, Luis Valdez.
Se Presenta Ecos de Latinoamerica en la Casa de
la Cultura
Por Paco Zavala
La Sala Teatral de la Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana, B.C.,
presentará al distinguido público de la región
un recital musical que lleva por nombre Ecos de Latinoamerica.
Este evento se realizará el próximo 20 de Octubre
y forma parte de las actividades de la Escuela de Música
del Noroeste.
Mexico: From Empire to Revolution
LOS ANGELES Mexico: From Empire to Revolution is
a two-part Getty Research Institute exhibition opening October
21, 2000. The exhibition includes over 250 photographs and albums
produced between the 1850s and the 1920s depicting Mexican history
and culture. With images ranging from ancient Mayan ruins and
the remote countryside to scenes of Maximilian's execution and
the violent 1910 revolution, the exhibition explores how early
photographers captured not only momentous political struggles
but also the intimate details of everyday life.
Reinaguran El Organo Monumental Del Auditorio
Nacional Con Un Magno Recital
De Mario LaVista
MEXICO, D. F. NOTIAMERICA- Con una inversión de
$2,500,000 pesos, el órgano monumental que lanzara sus
primeros sonidos en 1934 en el Palacio de Bellas Artes y el 23
de noviembre de 1958 se encontraba en el Auditorio Nacional, fue
el rescate con el que varias organizaciones no gubernamentales
(ONG's) apoyaron para que esta pieza del Siglo XVI vuelva a escucharse
el próximo 26 de octubre en una función de gala,
donde el maestro Mario LaVista será quien dirija siete
piezas clásicas, entre ellas Mater dolorosa, de su inspiración.
Calendar of Events...
by Berenice Cisneros
Talent Search
Gifted children in grades two through eight are invited to
join the 2001 Johns Hopkins Talent Search. The Talent Search
is open to students who have scored at the 97th percentile or
above on current standardized tests. Participating students take
above-grade level tests at locations near their home.
Films and Videos For Eighth Annual Latino Film
Festival Sought
The organizers of the Eighth Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF) are now accepting entries for the 2001 festival. SDLFF will take place March 6-11, 2001 at Mann Hazard Center 7 located in beautiful San Diego, California. The upcoming festival will consist of 22 programs with over 55 feature and short films to be screened. Deadline for submissions to the festival is November 30, 2000.
Dia De Los Muertos - Day Of The Dead
The Palomar College Library is pleased to announce its
4th annual Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos Exhibition,
from October 12 to November 15, 2000.
Tarantata: Dance of the Ancient Spider
Alessandra Belloni with I Giullari di Pi,Steve Gorn, John
LaBarbera, and Joe Deninzon will present "Tarantata: Dance
of the Ancient Spider," Sunday, October 22, 2000, 8pm at
Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue, San Diego, CA (Off Morena
Blvd.) Tickets: $12.00 Students: $10.0.
2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
By Camilo Alfaro
Its been almost 50 years since Toyota has been manufacturing
the Land Cruiser. In my opinion the best 4x4 SUV ever built. The
Land Cruiser has set the standard for SUV today. The 2001 land
Cruiser literally, a go anywhere vehicle, for you to cruise over
land no matter what the surface is like, with a powerful 4.7 liter
V-8, and an impressive full time four wheel drive system.
Torneo Abierto por la Copa Lamar Hunt de Estados
Unidos será transmitido en
vivo por FOX World Sports y FOX World Sports en Español
El torneo abierto de fútbol más antiguo
de Estados Unidos, La Copa Lamar Hunt, hará su debut televisivo
internacional en la red de deportes FOX Sports World y en la red
de habla hispana FOX Sports World en Español.
Aztecs continue Mountain West Conference play
at BYU
Game 7
San Diego State (1-5/1-1) at Brigham Young (3-4/1-1)
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 * 1:05 pm (MDT)
Cougar Stadium (65,000) * Provo, Utah
Hermosa de Mendoza Cuts First Rejoneo Tail
in Tijuana History
There can be no doubt in anybody's mind that the número
uno rejoneador in the world is Pablo Hermosa de Mendoza. He made
his Tijuana debut, last Sunday, winning the first tail ever granted
to a rejoneador in this border town.