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Congresswomen hirono and sanchez hawaii’s Latino
Fashionista
attends 2011 Miss
meet with hawaii's hispanic community Colombia Pageant
By Javi Sapuy, Latino Fashionista/Beauty
By José Villa, Senior Editor Pageant Consultant

HONOLULU, Hawaii –The (Editor ’s Note:
call came on Saturday, November Administratively, Colombia
20th, from Congresswoman has 38 “departments” and
M a z i e H i r o n o ’s o f f i c e : a “capitol district,” which
“Congresswomen Loretta is roughly equivalent to our
Sanchez will be vacationing national system of 50 states and
here with her family this week. the District of Columbia.”)
She may have time to meet CARTAGENA, Colombia
with Hispanic community and – First of all, let me say that I
Hispanic military members. If am enormously proud of being
so-we should know on Monday- Colombian. On Monday, Nov.
could you arrange a meeting?” 15, the most anticipated annual
“Yes, we can!” event in Colombia took place
It was the type of call our in the historic colonial city of
local Hispanic community has Cartagena. Thousands of people
always wanted to get-but never came to “La Heroica” (the
used to because we’ve never Heroic City”), as we call it in
had “a seat at the (community) Spanish. They came to support
(L-R): Unidentified guest; Nancy Wysard; Rep. Mazie Hirono; Fred Madrid; Maritza Lopez-Holland; Raphael Ramos;
table.” Many Latino and Latina Rep. Loretta Sanchez; Luis Alvizua; Sandra Ahn; Herman Stern; Pedro Valdez; and Ismael Rivera
their state’s candidate in the
VIPs have come to visit Hawaii Miss Colombia Pageant.
for business or pleasure, but our the 24 years I’ve been here-our We have traditionally been Colombians, Brazilians, etc It was the yearly search
community was rarely apprised Hawaii Hispanic community, comprised of various diverse – that functioned in vertical for Colombia’s m o s t
of the visits. in general, has been invisible cultural groups – Mexicans, “silos” or “stovepipes” with very beautiful woman.
Why? Because-at least in to the mainstream society here. P u e r t o R i c a n s , C u b a n s , SEE CONGRESSWOMEN PG.12 Gorgeous women
came to Cartagena
Inter-American Foundation director speaks at uh on challenges from all the
different
and successes of ‘organized poor’ in Latin America, Caribbean states in
Colombia
By Priscilla Cabral, Contributing Writer agency of the U.S. government presentation by Paula Durbin, by further describing the i n s e a r c h of
based in Virginia, was exhibited IAF Director of Publications agency’s goals, challenges, and one dream
H O N O L U L U , H a w a i i at the Heritage Room of the and Fellowships and graduate impact in Latin America and a n d o n e
-- A collection of poignant Sinclair Library at the University of UH Manoa and the William S. the Caribbean. IAF is funded title. The
photographs from the Inter- of Hawaii Manoa from Oct. 20 Richardson School of Law. by the U.S. Congress and was dream was to be crowned the
American Foundation (IAF), an to Nov. 12. D u r b i n ’s p r e s e n t a t i o n founded in 1969 out of a mixed new Miss Colombia 2011.
independent foreign assistance The exhibit included a complemented the photographs SEE LATIN AMERICA PG.17 SEE MISS COLOMBIA PG.24

In thIs Issue: Business: pg 2 | Government: pg 8 | Community: pg 12 | Education: pg 17 | Health: pg 20 | La Esquina de Ray: pg 25 | La Cocina: pg 27

December 2010 Hawaii Hispanic News

Publisher/senior editor
José Villa
editor/Marketing Director
Marie Roma Villa
entertainment editor
BUSINESS
Commerce, sBA launch online tool to
Ray Cruz
Contributing Writer
Priscilla Cabral-Perez
Official Photographers
Phoenix Photography
translator/Web Jefa:
help small businesses begin exporting
Maritza López-Holland as Commerce’s U.S. Export Assistance is too complicated. This six-step process
By Christopher A. Lorenzana, SBA Press Office
Maui Distribution: Centers, which provide individualized addresses and dispels that concern.
Carlos Hernandez WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Small support. Across the administration, we continue
Kona Distribution: businesses interested in exporting now “This practical, interactive website is to strengthen the tools and resources
Tony Dias have a new online tool to help them just the latest example of the commitment so we can be the best possible partner
tap into the global marketplace to grow the Obama administration has made to in helping small business owners grow
The Hawaii Hispanic News is their business. Developed by the U.S. helping American businesses – especially their customer base beyond our borders
published the first week of every Department of Commerce and the small businesses – sell more of what they and, in doing so, create new jobs here
month. Editorial input submission U.S. Small Business Administration, make around the world,” U.S. Commerce at home.”
deadline is 20th of month. Advertising Six Steps to Begin Exporting, www. Secretary Gary Locke said. “Connecting This joint Commerce-SBA effort
reservation deadline is 20th of export.gov/begin, is the latest tool in the America’s entrepreneurs and small is part of an array of activities by
month. Editorials and advertising National Export Initiative toolbox to federal agencies to support President
are on a space availability- and time- help entrepreneurs begin exporting. Obama’s National Export Initiative,
constrained basis after these dates. The six-step process begins with which calls for doubling U.S. exports
Subscription rates are $30.00 (U.S.) a self-assessment to help potential and supporting 2 million jobs over
for a one-year subscription (12 issues); exporters gauge their readiness to the next five years. So far this year,
and $75.00 (U.S.) for three years (36 successfully engage in international U.S. exports have increased nearly
issues). Foreign rates are available trade. The self-assessment is 18 percent compared to the same
on request. Reproduction or use of followed by sections on: training period in 2009.
editorial or graphics content without and counseling programs; resources President Obama has outlined
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Parents step Ahead announces special guest speaker for
its 5th Annual 'Parent of the Year' Gala
By José Villa, Senior Editor their children's lives and the difference Montanez is recognized as the and ability to develop new systems and
their involvement can make. (www. creator of the Flamin' Hot line of products.
DALLAS, Texas -- Richard P. parentsstepahead.org.) products, including Cheetos Flamin' "We are excited to have a renowned
Montanez, an executive for PepsiCo Parents Step Ahead's annual honors Hot, which influenced future ethnic leader in the Hispanic and business
North America and the inventor of the and celebrates parents who are making a products and the first Frito-Lay Hispanic community, who will share his
Flamin Hot line for Frito Lay, will be difference in their children's educational marketing team. Montanez currently inspirational story with the guests at our
a special guest speaker at Parents Step and personal development with the leads Multicultural Sales & Community annual Gala," said Lupita Colmenero,
Ahead's 5th Annual "Parent of the Year" award of "Parent of the Year." Parents Promotions across PepsiCo's North Chair and Founder of Parents Step Ahead.
Gala. The event will be held on Friday, are eligible for the recognition based American divisions, leveraging best "Mr. Montanez is a wonderful example
December 3 at on participation in practices internally and externally to of how a person can come from humble
the Crowne Plaza the organization's develop community partnerships. He beginnings and achieve success through
Dallas Market s c h o o l - b a s e d is known for his visionary leadership hard work and dedication."
Center. seminars and two
P a r e n t s essays -- one written
Step Ahead is a by the parent on
501c(3) nonprofit
organization
the importance
of parental
Muchas Gracias!
whose mission involvement in a
With your aloha and support, I will
is "to recognize, child's life. The
educate, enable and empower parents to second is written by the child on why continue to ﬁght for Hawaii’s families,
take a proactive role in the educational and his/her parent or guardian should working for Hawaii solutions
personal development of their children." be selected "Parent of the Year." A
The organization works in partnership committee composed of local and
with school districts, corporations and national community and corporate
community organizations to offer a series leaders selects the winning essays.
of school-based programs for parents of Honorees receive an award plaque and
all backgrounds throughout the school personal computer system, among other
calendar year. prizes.
Educators, motivational speakers, Richard P. Montanez works as Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono represents Hawaiiʼs 2nd District in the U.S.
House of Representatives, which includes rural Oahu, the Neighbor Islands, and
community volunteers and parenting an executive, Multicultural Sales & the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
experts present seminars on topics, such Community Activation, for PepsiCo
as: gang awareness; drug use prevention; North America. Throughout his career,
underage drinking; computer literacy; Montanez has worked in various
Internet safety; raising kids with love assignments and roles across all PepsiCo
and logic; and health and financial division and functions. He started his
issues. Programs focus on ways parents PepsiCo career at Frito-Lay in 1976 as a Paid for by Friends of Mazie Hirono ! PO Box 677 Honolulu, Hawaii 96809 ! Approved by Mazie Hirono
and legal guardians can be involved in janitor in its Rancho Cucamonga plant.


univision Radio signs Agreement for Arbitron Portable
People Meter Radio Rating services
By José Villa, Senior Editor service again," said Ceril Shagrin, and co-produces telenovelas, reality comprehensive Spanish-language suite
executive vice president of Audience shows, dramatic series and other of mobile offerings.
COLUMBIA, Maryland - Arbitron Measurement Innovation and Analytics, programming formats for all of the Univision Communications also has
Inc. just announced that Univision Radio, Univision Communications Inc. "We Company's platforms; a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture
a leading Spanish-language radio group remain committed to ensuring that the - Univision Television Group, which formed to broadcast Televisa's pay
in the United States, has signed multi- industry has access to the most reliable owns and operates 62 television stations television channels in the U.S. Univision
year contracts ratings data in major U.S. Communications
for Arbitron's by working Hispanic has television
P o r t a b l e closely in markets and n e t w o r k
People Meter partnership Puerto Rico; operations in
radio ratings with Arbitron." - Univision Miami; and
services in "Univision Radio, the television and
twelve markets: R a d i o ' s leading Spanish-language radio group radio stations, and sales offices in major
N e w Yo r k ; commitment which owns and/or operates 68 radio cities throughout the United States.
Los Angeles; to the PPM stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic Univision Radio has been a subscriber
Chicago; San radio ratings markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; to the Arbitron PPM ratings service
Francisco; San service is one and in Houston and to the Arbitron diary
Jose; Dallas; more vote of - Univision Interactive Media, service in: Albuquerque; El Paso; Fresno;
Miami; San confidence which includes http://www.univision. McAllen-Brownsville; and Puerto Rico.
Diego; Phoenix; in the value com, the premier Spanish-language In Miami and television and radio
Las Vegas; San and utility Internet destination in the U.S., and stations and sales offices in major cities
Antonio; and of Arbitron's Univision Movil, the industry's most throughout the United States.
Austin. These electronic
twelve markets ratings for
are served by radio," said
44 Univision Carol Hanley,
Radio stations. executive
Financial details vice president,
of the agreement were not disclosed.
The Arbitron Portable People Meter
is a portable device that measures a
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer,
Arbitron Inc. "We are grateful for the
support and, as part of our renewed
Come,
wrap your hand around a
consumer's exposure to media and partnership with Univision Radio, we
entertainment. It passively captures an will work together to promote the value cold mojito and feast on
inaudible code that can be embedded in of radio to agencies, advertisers and the our spicy braised oxtail
the audio content of: terrestrial, satellite; communities it serves." stew.
and online radio broadcasts; in broadcast, Univision Communications Inc. is
cable and satellite television; cinema the premier Spanish-language media
advertising; and many types of place- company in the United States. Its
based digital media. The PPM service is operations include:
currently commercialized in 43 markets - Univision Network, the most-
nationwide, and is scheduled to be watched Spanish-language broadcast
commercialized in a total of 48 markets television network in the U.S. reaching
by December 31, 2010. 95% of U.S. Hispanic Households;
"Reliable ratings data are vitally - TeleFutura Network, a general- Give the ﬂavors of Cuba this holiday
important for all stakeholders in the radio interest Spanish-language broadcast season with Soul de Cuba marinades,
marketplace. Based on the steps taken television network, which was launched salad dressing, and salsas.
by Arbitron to date to improve the PPM in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S.
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service, and on Arbitron's commitment Hispanic Households;
to continue its current efforts to improve - Galavision, the country's leading 1121 BETHEL STREET Mon – Thurs 11:30am – 10pm
the service, we concluded that we Spanish-language cable network;
(Across from the Hawaii Theatre) Fri – Sat 11:30am -2am
545-CUBA (2822) Sunday 11:30am – 8:30pm
could begin subscribing to the PPM - Univision Studios, which produces


Consumer Distress Index: Financial distress tightens in third quarter
By José Villa, Senior Editor Index scores fell in 41 states during was second with a 58.76. North Dakota -- Florida's position in the rankings
the recent quarter, underscoring the again had the best performance, improving improved from No. 3 to 7 most distressed
ATLANTA, Georgia -- CredAbility, depth and breadth of consumer financial its score to 79.45. To see a detailed and California moved from No. 7 to
one of the leading nonprofit credit distress that continues to grip the nation. explanation of how the Index works and 10, although both states are still among
counseling and education agencies in the The average consumer is in distress. On a national map, go to www.CredAbility. the most financially distressed in the
U.S. just released its Consumer Distress a more positive note, Index data shows org/ConsumerDistressIndex. country.
Index results for the 2010 third quarter consumers' net worth remains stable Highlights from the 3Q Index -- Forty-four states. and D.C.,
(3Q). The Index, a quarterly measure and, while the savings rate slipped include: continued to score at levels that indicate
that tracks the financial condition of slightly, consumers continued to pay -- The five states with the lowest distress, up from 41 in the second quarter
the average U.S. household, found the down debt, indicating an uptick in Index scores were: Michigan (58.11); of 2010.
incremental improvements in consumer household spending in the 3Q was made Mississippi (58.76); South Carolina -- The dip in the housing portion of
financial health in the first half of 2010 with current funds instead of borrowed (60.10); Alabama (60.23); and Indiana the index was driven by an increase in
were reversed due to weaker household money. (60.68). Each faces acute challenges in delinquent payments by renters, with
budgets, renewed strains on housing The data reveals stark regional employment and housing markets. these delinquencies rising by 9 percent
costs and continued high levels of differences. Only six states, mainly in the -- Two states - Michigan and over the second quarter of 2010.
unemployment. Great Plains and New England, achieved Mississippi - are now under 60. -- The Index shows underemployment
For the quarter ended September scores above the distress threshold of -- Among the most distressed states, increased, with approximately 100,000
30, 2010, American households scored 70 points, down from nine states in Indiana moved from No. 12 to 5 and people moving from full-to part-time
a 64.4 on the Index's 100-point scale, the second quarter. Two states scored Ohio from No. 13 to 8. employment.
down from 65.2 in the second quarter of below a 60, a threshold that indicates the -- Alabama and Louisiana, which -- Only six states, led by North
2010. A score below 70 indicates a state average consumer is in financial crisis. were likely affected by the Deepwater Dakota (79.45) and South Dakota
of financial distress. The average U.S. Michigan posted the worst score on Horizon Gulf oil spill, also moved up in (76.19), scored above 70 points. Others
consumer has been in financial distress the Index with a 58.11, replacing Nevada the distress index. Alabama moved from were Nebraska (74.87), New Hampshire
for nine consecutive quarters, according as the state with the highest level of No. 8 to 4 and Louisiana moved from No. (72.77), Wyoming (72.54) and Vermont
to the Index. consumer financial distress. Mississippi 29 to 22 most distressed. (70.88).

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thousands attended this year's hawaii
hispanic heritage Festival & health Fair
Photos provided by Salesero Loco & James Lopez

A dancer expresses her joy of performing David and Monique Smith proudly wear their colors Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfredo Lopez

: Salsa dancers were feelin’ it A proud Dominican dad held his beautiful little girl

One of the 15 food vendors that participated The intensity with which this violinist celebrates her culture was Salsero Les Rodrigues took a break in-between the action
evident


One of the best hawaii hispanic heritage
Festival & health Fairs we’ve ever had
Photos provided by Salesero Loco & James Lopez

The line at the El Palenque Mexican Puerto Ricans in Da House: Reyna and Angel Santiago A few thousand folks settled in on the prized park
Restaurant booth was long all day with Janeen Villa (middle) benches for a full day of free Latin entertainment

Miguel Angel and Marietta Solis manning the One of the 65 booths in the Festival
Colombian cultural booth

Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona and Lt. Gov. candidate Lynn Finnegan This brother was happy doing what he loves: entertaining This dancer personified the pride and joy of her culture
with an enthusiastic friend


GOVERNMENT
Links support immigration reform
By Judge Sandra A. Simms, President, Hawaii Chapter, state illegally. of the law unconstitutional and other comprising the organization’s western
The Links, Inc. Without documentation or “papers,” portions were on hold pending a Ninth area. I attended as President of our
those stopped could be Hawaii Chapter.
HONOLULU, Hawaii -- When detained. This prompted The panel included:
The Links, Inc. (a national service justifiable fears that “Without documentation or “papers,” Assistant Chief Jeri
organization of predominately African- citizens would now Williams, Phoenix Police
American professional women in 250 be required to “prove” those stopped could be detained” Department, first
chapters around the country) scheduled t h e i r c i t i z e n s h i p African-American female
its 2011 Western Area conference for because of their color. to hold this position;
Phoenix, Arizona, SB 1070 did not Demonstrators–pro and con–took to the Circuit Court appeal. Pundits fanned Mary Rose Wilcox, business owner,
exist. streets of Arizona. the flames on the national airwaves. long time community activist, and
So, when Arizona Governor Jan A federal court found key provisions The resulting calls for boycotts of Maricopa County Supervisor, (first
Brewer signed Arizona, and its Latina to serve as Council chair);
SB1070 into law- clearly racist law. Retired Judge Penny Willrich,
and its implications Made sense. After Phoenix School of Law faculty member,
became understood all, back in the day, state’s first African-American female
by Black, Hispanic, that’s what we did. trial judge (1999-2005);
and other minority Shut‘em down! Dr. Matthew Whitaker, Associate
communities, calls “But, wait a Professor of History, Arizona State
for its and Arizona’s minute,” they said University;
condemnation lit up all in Arizona, “listen Rev. Oscar Tilman, civil rights leader
across the country. It to us, first.” “Us” and president of the Maricopa County
was seen as a wholesale being the: Arizona’s NAACP.
license for legal racial Hispanic and Black Governor Brewer was invited, but
round-ups. Blacks, communities; declined to attend. We listened.
whites, and anyone Links chapters, The picture the panel gave us was not
else who remembered who were only informative, but also compelling in
the violent excesses of preparing to host a its call to action. A stunned silence hung
the 50s and 60s, that conference for over over the packed conference room for
sparked the civil rights 900 members; and, what seemed liked minutes as the last
movement, tensed even, the NAACP. speaker completed his remarks.
believing Bull Connor So we went “I never dreamed I’d see this kind of
was coming back. to the September racism”, said one;
This bill was Leadership Another explained, “People don’t
drafted and passed- Summit and come here to commit crime; they come
ostensibly-in response listened. Dr. Kay here for jobs;”
to fears of crime by They pay taxes, create jobs and learn English… Lovelace Taylor, ‘Abuse of power is taking place,
illegal immigrants and want to be Americans. and members of by the sheriff’s office – it’s a horrible
(i.e. Hispanics) and the Phoenix Links’ situation;”
perceived “inaction” by Chapter, convened “There is tremendous rise in racism in
federal agencies. It was a stellar panel of the state of Arizona,” said another
truly far-reaching. It Immigrants are like us: they are here to work; they are here with families that include millions of U.S. citizens; and they add billions of dollars Arizona community “The phone never stops ringing–the
to the economy every year. They are good workers, good parents, and good neighbors. And they can be good Americans, too, if Congress repairs
gave state and local law our broken immigration system. We are a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. We need an immigration system that is good for our leaders. They met hatred is vitriolic;”
enforcement authority families, our economy, our workers…and good for America. with the officers “1070 is a reactionary reaction to
Learn more about immigration at www.ailf.org.
to stop almost anyone and leaders of the fear–know history;”
they “reasonably 55 Links’ chapters But, “Don’t sit on the sidelines. We
believed” to be in the AILF American Immigration Law Foundation in the 10 states SEE LINKS NEXT PAGE


Links
of ironies, taxpayers pay for the centers
and their upkeep. Resources, the panel
said, are being spent on incarceration and
detention of non-violent workers who
Continued from previous page previously paid taxes!
And, what about the children?” others
need your help;” noted. What should happen to a child,
“Please, do not boycott us–we need a who comes to the U.S. with family, is
call to action, instead;” enrolled in school, when mom and dad
“Boycotts are not always the best are hauled away? What happens to the
action.” family’s belongings, homes, jobs they
We listened and learned the Phoenix leave behind? It doesn’t make a lot of
Police Department (vis-à-vis the state’s sense, does it?
controversial “Sheriff Joe”) had not been But, the panelists agreed, the political
consulted when the decision was made winds and conservative Tea Partiers have
to sign the bill. Additional resources shifted many of the traditional alliances
to enforce it were not provided. Asst and allies for meaningful reform (like
Chief Williams shared her, and the Senator John McCain AND, even, Gov
Department’s, concerns that violent Brewer). These have given way to
crime–domestic violence, assaults, political expedience amidst the shrill
robberies, sex assaults, etc.- would not be voices of racism, fueled by some in a
reported for fear the victims’ immigration rabid media. The panelists need us to get
status would trump the violence inflicted people to listen to them, to right the ship
on them. This was of special concern for towards fair and meaningful reform.
women and children. Wilcox and Rev. Tillman, who have
All communities were put at risk. She been on the front lines of immigration
said police would rather reform and civil
focus on curtailing rights for years
violent crime and (with battle scars to
ensuring the safety of show it!) stressed the
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and contributing to the well being of We listened and now we understood.
society, causing no concern. Many have The Links’ members adopted a resolution
young children, who are in schools and adding our voices to those of civil rights www.hawaiihispanicnews.org to
colleges – again, causing no concern. leaders, constitutional rights scholars order online.:
But now, as a result of 1070-and the and legal experts. Like them we oppose
absence of meaningful, fair immigration legalized racial profiling and disparate
reform-these folks are being rounded- discriminatory law enforcement practices.
up and detained in massive detention We now join the Arizona leaders in
centers. They have no bail and must wait working to secure comprehensive,
for deportation proceedings that can take reasonable and equitable immigration
up to two years. And, in the most warped reform.


Chef Alfonso Ramirez shows how to Make Gourmet holiday Desserts with ease
By José Villa, Senior Editor who specializes in catering events for greatly influenced by his mother and her a gourmet experience. Ramirez began
top entertainers, actors, athletes and love for cooking. his culinary career in 1972 and has
SAN CLEMENTE, California --The politicians, to bring gourmet holiday His passion for traditional Mexican since become a part of an influential
holidays are just around the corner and dessert recipes to your kitchen group of chef-restaurateurs in
who among us can resist the delightful with ease. And the ingredient that America. Currently Ramirez has
desserts that sweeten the evenings spent is most prominent in all the recipes: developed new culinary concepts
reminiscing with family and friends? good old-fashioned milk. at Hacienda San Isidro Grill and
From flans de leche to the traditional Chef Alfonso Ramirez is Luna Restaurant Lounge.
capirotada, these Latin holiday desserts credited with reviving Traditional "Latinos' passion for food is
remind us of our childhood and happy Mexican's culinary heritage, legendary and milk is the foundation
days past. blending fresh California of many Latin American Holiday
As we prepare for the holidays, ingredients; his innovation in desserts," says Alfonso Ramirez,
the California Milk Processor Board cooking has been enjoyed and an influential chef-restaurateur,
(CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK? praised by a great number of individuals pastries he enjoyed from childhood in his who on a typical December evening,
and TOMA LECHE, has teamed up throughout the United States as well as hometown of Puebla drove him to recreate delights thousands of guests with his
with Alfonso Ramirez, the Puebla chef Mexico. Born in Mexico, Ramirez was many traditional and simple recipes into SEE CHEF RAMIREZ NEXT PAGE

hawaii's Colombian community participated in the
Kapiolani Community College International Day

Armira Bustos & Hernando Rodriguez Latinos were in the house L to R: Armira Bustos, Ana Carolina Piedrahita,
Carol Beresiwski, Marietta Escobar-Solis,
From “Grupo Café Colombia”
Ibeth Peña, Claudia Butcher, and a Spanish Professor

Badenyaa: African Music and Dance Indian Dancer, Devika Wasson Hula Dancers


Chef Ramirez hawaii's Latin organizations hosted
Continued from previous page
federal employment workshop
culinary creations. "People can impress
their holiday guests with traditional By José Villa, Senior Editor There are two or three reps that make federal Hispanic recruitment initiatives
milk-based desserts. My recipes are token appearances at one of two events here, who does? And how are they
delicious, easy-to-make and the perfect HONOLULU, Hawaii – In the last during the year. getting the word out? Are the initiatives
presentation makes them stunning. Just few months, several federal agency reps Where are they – and their colleagues a secret?
start with basic ingredients like eggs, told me what a difficult time they have -- the rest of the year? What Hispanic It was for these reasons – a lack
flour, cinnamon and, of course, milk." finding qualified Hispanics of committed effort to
Ramirez has adapted his favorite to meet their Hispanic sincerely recruit Latinos
holiday dessert recipes, which employee recruitment for federal employment
traditionally entertain thousands of goals. Conversely, many and the need for this
guests in the most luminary feasts of the college-educated Latinos employment training in
season, so that home cooks can equally and Latinas here tell our community-- that
impress and delight their friends and me they’d love to get a prompted our Latin
family during their holiday gatherings. federal job, but have a hard chamber and newspaper
His favorite holiday milk-based time getting through the to sponsor a Federal
dessert recipes are available exclusively application maze. Employment Workshop.
on www.tomaleche.com. They include The people with jobs We felt someone should
ingredients, preparation and presentation can’t find the qualified make a sincere, no B.S.
ideas to make you look like a top pastry applicants and the qualified effort to connect the dots
chef. The recipes even include a bit of applicants can’t find the between the Hispanic job
history behind these traditional (and people with the jobs. suppliers and the Hispanic
historical!) gourmet creations. Make sure What’s wrong with this job-seekers.
to try at least two or three. Chef Ramirez picture? Towards that end, we
makes it look so easy, you may decide to The federal agencies enlisted the assistance of
skip the main course! Here is a sample have Hispanic recruitment Nancy Klinitski, Human
of what you will find: goals because somebody Resources Specialist,
-- Capirotada - This type of bread decided there weren’t Marine Corps Base
pudding provides a delicious use for enough Hispanics in the system. That, recruitment initiatives are they working Hawaii.
leftover holiday bread. Just add milk and in turn, led to the recruitment goals, on? Who knows about them? If our Latin She put on a three-hour presentation
spices and serve in individual portions which they aren’t meeting. But when newspaper, Latin chamber and Latin on Nov. 23. Topics covered included:
with caramel sauce and creme fraiche. I ask them what they’re doing to try to radio program don’t know about any SEE FEDERAL WORKSHOP page 26
You'll look like you spent days in the recruit more Latinos here, I get the same
kitchen! stock, unimaginative answers.
-- Crepas de Cajeta - Crepas (or Einstein said: “Insanity is doing the
Crepes) were a favorite of Emperor same thing over and over again and
Maximilian and your guests will feel like expecting different results.” By that
royalty too with this creamy and festive measure, what the federal agencies are
creation. Crepas cook in minutes and can doing to recruit Hispanics here is insane.
be garnished with chocolate shavings, They’re doing the same things over and
whipped cream and the freshest fruits over and expecting a different result.
of the season.
"The most traditional Latin-American
They are lamenting not meeting their
goals, but aren’t doing anything different Mi hija irá a la
holiday desserts have milk in them,"
says Steve James, executive director of
to achieve them. Lamenting must be
“good enough.” universidad de .
the CMPB. "Ramirez' festive desserts Latin Business Hawaii is the
are the perfect way to cap off a holiday most active Hispanic professional
celebration. For centuries, Latino families organization in the state. We have at least
have been creative in incorporating milk 12 monthly events every year-ranging
into celebrations through their recipes." from monthly mixers to the Annual
To learn more about Ramirez' holiday, Hispanic Achievement Awards to the De tus palabras de hoy depende su mañana.
Las palabras de un padre son las que ayudan a construir el futuro
milk-based dessert recipes, visit www. Keiki-To-Kollege Scholarship Awards. de sus hijos. El Hispanic Scholarship Fund tiene la información
tomaleche.com. Where are the federal agency reps? para ayudar a que tus hijos vayan a la universidad. Es gratis y en
español. Visita TusPalabrasdeHoy.org o llama al 1-877-HSF-8711.


COMMUNITY
Congresswomen systems and infrastructure (including
roads, highways, bridges and ports) are
safe and secure. And that infrastructure
Rep. Sanchez is a leading advocate in
Congress for women in the military.
During her talk with our community,
Continued from page 1 Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), had scheduled is adequate to relieve congestion, keep Rep. Hirono said: “I’m glad to see
a Federal Employment Workshop (see America competitive and improve the your chamber has put on this Federal
little cross-cultural, macro-level contact story on page 11) for the Hispanic daily lives of our citizens. The committee Employment Workshop. This is exactly
between the groups. community in the FTZ’s conference also addresses global climate change and the type of training and information
The annual Hispanic Festival was the room 1pm – 4pm, on Tuesday, November our nation’s commitment to clean water, many people need now. I know Hawaii’s
exception. It was the one time each year 23. Once the Congresswomen’s visit was energy independence, and environmental Hispanic community is growing rapidly
when the members of many Hispanic confirmed, we were able to append it on stewardship. and I would like to get to know it better.
cultural groups worked together to the tail end of the workshop. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez If any of you are interested in grants,
provide samples of their has been a member Please sign up for my grants
country’s entertainment of the House Armed newsletter on my website: http://hirono.
and food, but then we Services Committee house.gov/
would all go back to since entering Congress When Rep. Hirono introduced Rep.
our individual cultural i n 1 9 9 7 . S h e ’s t h e Sanchez, she said: “Loretta Sanchez
silos. highest-ranking female is here vacationing in Haleiwa-which
For the last three on the Committee and I’d like to point out is part of my 2nd
years, Latin Business is Chair of the Terrorism, Congressional District. She is one of
Hawaii (LBH)-our Unconventional Threats the most popular representatives in the
Hispanic chamber of and Capabilities Congress. She is very articulate. She is
commerce-and the Subcommittee. She’s highly respected because she knows what
Hawaii Hispanic News also a member of the she’s fighting for-the working people and
(HHN) have been Strategic Forces and the families- and, believe me, she fights
working collaboratively Military Personnel every day for her community.”
to help Hawaii’s Latino Subcommittees. Rep. Sanchez started her talk this
communities coalesce As Chair of way: “After a very grueling election
and encourage them to t h e Te r r o r i s m , campaign, I was fortunate to be able
work together. Unconventional to vacation in the home district of a
Recently our Threats and Capabilities congressional colleague-especially one
LBH/HHN team has Subcommittee, Rep. that I admire as much as Mazie. I asked
briefed: members of the congressional Congresswoman Mazie Hirono Sanchez's top priority is preparing our her if there was anything we could
delegation; the executive directors serves on two committees that help Armed Forces for a new generation of together and she invited to this meeting
of the Democratic and Republican her advance the interests of the people security challenges. This subcommittee with the Hispanic community for which
Parties; and other community leaders, of Hawaii. She’s on the Education and has jurisdiction over the Department I’m very grateful.”
on the current demographics of Hawaii’s Labor Committee. It oversees federal of Defense's counter-terrorism and She went on: ”Mazie and I, and others
statewide Hispanic community. We programs and initiatives that deal with counter-proliferation operations. The in the Congress, work together on many
had also participated in a meeting Rep. education at all levels. The Committee subcommittee also oversees our military's issues, especially those dealing with
Hirono’s staff held with the local ethnic also has jurisdiction over workforce overall information technology and diversity. There are many places in the
newspapers-Filipino, Chinese, Korean initiatives that focus on strengthening cyber-security. U.S. that are afraid of diversity. You see
and Hispanic-where we were able to health care, job training, and retirement On the Military Personnel it all the time. We work together to try
share the issues and concerns in each of security for workers. She is a member of Subcommittee, Rep. Sanchez fights to rejoice in diversity, and to show how
our respective communities. the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, provide our troops the resources they having diverse inputs and views actually
This phone call on that Saturday Elementary and Secondary Education, need to protect not only our nation, improves the quality of the overall
morning was clear evidence that our joint and the Subcommittee on Higher but themselves. In the 2010 National product. And I can tell you firsthand,
efforts to raise the positive visibility of Education, Lifelong Learning, and Defense Authorization Act, Rep. Sanchez Mazie is one of the most respected
our Hispanic community are working. Competitiveness. was able to include a provision that will members of the U.S. Congress.”
As it happens, Latin Business Rep. Hirono is also a member of address concerns that support units It was a tremendous honor to
Hawaii (LBH)-our Hispanic chamber the Transportation and Infrastructure with female service members do not have these two dedicated, talented,
of commerce-and the Hawaii Hispanic Committee. It is primarily concerned receive adequate combat skills training, charismatic, powerful women – who
News, in conjunction with the Hawaii with ensuring our nation’s transportation thereby putting the entire unit in danger. SEE CONGRESSWOMEN page 26


Latino Mami and Papi join forces
to take stress out of holidays
By José Villa, Senior Editor was compiled over several months with
the input of other Latino mamis and
MIAMI, Florida -- Few things cause papis. It is available for download free,
parents more stress than having to select in both Spanish and English, at: http://
which gifts to buy each other and their www.papiblogger.com/wp-content/upl
children during the holidays. In fact, oads/2010/11/2010PapiHolidayGiftGu
the most wonderful time of the year ide-3.pdf.
can become a little daunting for some. In the spirit of gift-giving, most of
Over 40% of Americans surveyed by the items received for review will be
the American Psychological Association donated to needy families served by the
indicate that the pressures of gift-giving Salvation Army.
ranks up there on the stress meter during "Between work, parties and decorating,
the holiday season. as parents, we know that the holidays can on top of an adult toilet seat; and/or a step 4G (Retails for $179) or 8G (Retails for
PapiBlogger and Mama be exhausting. We wanted to come-up stool to help your child reach the toilet $199) versions.
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parenting bloggers, have joined forces some of that pressure. Our guide has use the potty with 10 different phrases Aeroccino Plus Automatic Milk Frother:
to come up with a simple solution that been designed to help families find gifts in English, Spanish and even French. The sleek Citiz delivers unbeatable flavor
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features gifts for mom, dad, toddlers and quality time together," said PapiBlogger the funniest, most personable toy on creates steamed or frothed milk for a
kids in a variety of price ranges. It also publisher Manny Ruiz ,who produced the the holiday list. Big Foot walks, talks, variety of tasty coffee drinks. (Retails
features sections spotlighting top family guide with mom blogger Rory Lassanske tumbles, tosses a ball, sleeps, exercises for $349.95)
apps and top Latino-themed gifts. of Mama Contemporanea. and roars via remote control. (Retails - George Foreman Healthy Cooking
PapiBlogger.com is the nation's first The gifts range from a space age for $99). Evolve Grill: The new Evolve Grill is a
bilingual website devoted to creative copter that's controlled by a smart phone - Parrot AR Drone Quadricopter: compact but versatile appliance that is
parenting tricks for fathers and mothers; to a Big Foot toy that exercises and Although pricey at $300, it is one of easy to use and even more importantly
and the first parenting web site published roars to a Latino doll that sings Spanish- the most amazing high-tech toys this reduces the amount of fat in foods for
by a father of Latino descent. Together language traditional healthier cooking.
with its Facebook fan page http:// family songs. Here (Retails for $129.99)
www.Facebook.com/papiblogger, and are some of this - Red Toolbox:
its Twitter page www.Twitter.com/ year's gifts from the R e d To o l b o x ,
papiblogger, the bilingual blog serves list of over 50 top available only at
as a forum for parents to share creative picks featured in the Lowe's, consists of
parenting recipes for children ages infant 2010 PapiBlogger woodworking kits
to young adult. Holiday Gift and workbenches that
Mama Contemporanea is an award- Guide: let your child learn
winning Spanish-language blog for - Javier doll from various carpentry
trendy, upscale Latina moms focused Baby Abuelita: This skills, like following
on pregnancy, babies and toddlers. A new addition to directions and
mother of two, and former television the popular Latino building. (Starts at
show producer, Rory Lassanke has doll family of Baby retail for $14.98)
been publishing Mama Contemporanea Abuelita is the first - iRewardChart
out of her Dallas, Texas home since boy of the collection. Like the other Christmas. The quadricopter uses four (iPhone app): This is an iPhone app with
2009. Mama Contemporanea routinely dolls from the collection, Javier sings plastic blades to fly indoors or outdoors an award system that help you reinforce
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much more. Potty Chair; The 3-in-1 Elmo Potty Chair of portable video cameras, this holiday's behavior at the zoo.
The 2010 guide, which is the first of is a multilingual, multi-function seat that top pick is the elegantly redesigned Sony To see the entire list of gifts visit
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hard Rock Café, Latin Business hawaii
and hawaii hispanic news

Board Members, José Villa, Maritza Lopez, Their service was the best!! Rico Moreno and Ron Addington
Mari Villa and Herman Stern

Ali Garcia George Holland and Toto Rumba

Tsion Marquez enjoyed watching her husband play Richard Marquez brought his tremendous talent – 1959 Cadillac with Elvis license plate
in the combo and aché – to the event


presented november's Keiki-2-Kollege
Business Mixer fund-raiser

Beverly Cazimero and Derek Conselva talk story The gang at Hard Rock Cafe were the best ever!! Maritza Lopez, Amanda Zamora-Matsuura, Susana
with another guest (standing) Delgadillo, Mari Villa, and Vianca Michelé Plléitez

James Bustamante, Mari Villa, Randy Rodriguez Shermon Dowkin and Federico Delgadillo

Alexandra Fachini and a guest enjoyed the event Toto Rumba doing his thing Amanda Zamora-Matsuura, Lilly Nunnaly and David
Smith


Latino economics professor, 28,
awarded $360,000 grant
By José Villa, Senior Editor He then enrolled at Rice University in behaviors affect supply and demand for Ray Cruz
Houston for his PhD in economics. Going goods and services, which determines
HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Ruben from majoring in math to majoring in prices, and how prices, in turn, determine
Juarez was born in Tijuana, Mexico to a economics seemed to me like switching quantity supplied and quantity demanded Host of “Foreword"
Mexican mother and Mexican-American careers. But he explained this way: of goods and services.”
dad. . His mom was a professor in
Mexico and his dad a production
“It’s not switching. I specialized in Wikipedia: “Game theory: branch of
applied mathematics used in social
Weekdays, 8am – 9am.
manager for a company in San Diego. sciences, most notably economics. It
The family had their primary house attempts to mathematically capture News anchor for
in Tijuana and one in San Diego, so behavior in strategic situations, or
he was raised between the two cities. games, in which an individual's
His father would commute across the success in making choices depends National Public Radio’s
border to work every day. on the choices of others. It is now
Juarez said: “Early on my parents a sort of umbrella or 'unified field'
decided that I he should attend theory for the rational side of social “All Things Considered.”
elementary school in Mexico because science, where 'social' is interpreted
their math training was much better
than that of U.S. schools.” That
broadly, to include human, as well
as non-human players (computers,
Weekdays,
decision put him on a path to success. animals, plants)."
He enjoyed and displayed an aptitude With this specialized background, 12pm – 2pm.
for mathematics. He continued: “In Juarez began receiving job offers even
middle school, I entered a national mathematical problems. Economics is before he graduated. One of those offers
Math Olympics for high school students. the application of mathematical concepts came from the University of Hawaii.
We trained every day every day and to economic problems.” He admits that the UH was nowhere
competed against students from other As he had in the past, he excelled on his job radar, but he was intrigued
countries.” in the PhD program. He majored in by the offer. He came out to interview, Host of the
He added: “I won a gold medal in microeconomics and game theory. decided he liked the university’s system
the international competition. That
opened many doors for me. Based on my
Wikipedia: “Microeconomics: branch
of economics that studies behavior
and in 2008 – at 26 – was hired as one
of the youngest assistant professors
“Sabor Tropical” Salsa
math competency, I was offered several of how individual modern household (economics) the UH ever had.
scholarships and decided to attend the and firms decide to allocate limited Wh at w as it ab o u t th e w o rk music radio show.
prestigious undergraduate mathematics resources. Typically, applies to markets environment at the UH that he liked?
program at the University of Guanajuato. where goods or services are bought and He said: “I liked the collegial atmosphere
I earned a bachelors and masters there.” sold. Examines how these decisions and SEE LATINO PROFESSOR PG.23 Saturdays, 5pm – 8pm.
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