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News and Profiles Connecting the Latino American Community in Minnesota
September 2013 / Issue 320
Hispanic
Heritage Month
September 15
to October 15
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
September 28, 2013
10 am - 4 pm
Free Admission
sponsors:
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WELCOME AND BIENVENIDO
ello and welcome to the 11th annual La Familia Latino Family Festival & Expo. We are
proud to welcome the Latino community to the Neighborhood House at Wellstone
Center in the heart of St. Paul’s West Side, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and
“La Familia” the Latino family. All of our sponsors, exhibitors and supporters are excited
to be participating in La Familia 2013, because it gives them the opportunity to say “we
value the Latino community for your contributions to Minnesota and we value your
business”.
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All our expo areas are made up of companies, organizations and associations that are
interested and involved in the Latino community. They want to form strong relationships
with our fast growing community. Our goal at La Familia 2013 is to inform and educate our attendees, yet at the same time,
it’s a festival featuring a Kid’s area, entertainment, food, and activities for the entire family.
On The Cover
Celebrating Hispanic
Heritage Month
September 28, 2013
10 am - 4 pm
Neighborhood House
Make sure you visit our Health & Environment expo area, Tu Vida Tu Mundo,.Your Life Your World. Our sponsor for this
expo area is AARP. There will be information presented to Prevent Diabetes, improve the lives of persons affected with Diabetes,
testing and important tips on healthy eating and active living.
We again will be offering some great youth entertainment at La Familia 2013. Academia Cesar Chavez Mariachi, Jovenes de
Salud, and others will be with us. National Health and Fitness expert Michael Gonzalez Wallace from NYC will be with us.
Tennis, Advantage Kids will be presented by USTA Northern with a special area for the kids.
Delicious Tacos and other food items will be provided by the Mexican American Veterans Post #5 at their booth.
Thank you to our Sponsors.
There is no La Familia 2013 without our sponsors. Gracias, thanks to all our wonderful sponsors U.S. Bank, the Minnesota Twins,
PawnAmerica, AARP, KSTC TV 45 and Latino American Today, These companies and organizations offer great services and
programs to our Latino community. Have a great time enjoying the culture, food and music of our Latino community. It is
our pleasure to have you here with us for La Familia 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013.
VIVA LA FAMILIA!!
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Founded 1999
Contributors
EXHIBITOR
BOOTH #
AARP............................................................................. Booth 13
Academia Cesar Chavez .................................... Booth 14
Christie Legal .................................................. Booth 18
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ............................ Booth 16
Jovenes de Salud . .................................................. Booth 2
KSTC-TV Channel 45 ....................................... Booth 11
Latino American Today .................................... Booth 3
Latino Peace Officers Association, MN Chapter .... Booth 26
Metro Social Services ........................................ Booth 1
Mexican American Veterans Post #5 .............. Food Booth
Minnesota Twins ............................................ Booth 19
Minority Liberty Alliance ................................ Booth 10
North Hennepin Community College ............. Booth 20
PawnAmerica .................................................. Booth 12
Permanent Families Recruitment Project Ramsey Count ... Booth 21
SPPS Office of Family Engagement & Community Partnership .... Booth 17
State Farm Juan Cervantes Agency .................... Booth 25
Think Small ...................................................... Booth 22
U. S. Bank ......................................................... Booth 24
USTA Northern ............................................. Tennis Area
Walker Art Center ......................................... Booth 23
West Side Community Health Services ................... Booth 15
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard,
Award-winning Author, Chef, & Entrepreneur
Michael Gonzalez Wallace,
Author and Health & Fitness Guru
Jose Villa, Advertising Executive, Entrepreneur,
Cross-Cultural & Digital Marketing Strategist
Scott Foreman, Photographer
www.roadworkphotography.com
Online
Mike McLaughlin
Design
Gisela Aguilar
Latino American Today
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St. Paul, MN 55118
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La Familia 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10am - 4pm
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a Familia Hispanic Heritage Awards will be presented at noon to
Hispanic individuals who have contributed and promoted our culture
and values. The receipients are the following:
• Alice Villarreal, Community Activist
• Hector Garcia, Professional and Civic Leader
• Jimmy Longoria, Artist and Community Activist
ALSO VISIT THESE BOOTHS
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
10 am: Welcome Rick Aguilar, Aguilar Productions
10:30 am: Academia Cesar Chavez Mariachi
11: 00 am: Jovenes de Salud
• USTA Northern Hispanic Outreach Tennis area for the kids
Noon to 1 pm: La Familia Hispanic Heritage Awards Presentations
• Mexican American Veterans Post # 5: Delicious Tacos and Refreshments
Food Booth Area
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: ZUMBA Presentations
• Jobs & Careers PawnAmerica Booth #12
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: DJ Music
• Juan Cervantes State Farm Agency Booth #25 & Booth #26:
In collaboration with the MN Chapter Latino Peace Officer Association is
providing photos and fingerprinting of children for the parents
• Minnesota Twins Booth # 19: special items for the kids
• Walker Art Center Booth #23
4:00 pm: Festival Closes
Presented by:
• Visit with KSTC-TV 45 at Booth #11
• AARP at Booth #13: Information for Seniors, MNSure information
• West Side Community Health Services Booth #15:
Health and Wellness information, family planning, MNSure information,
breast/cervical
Career Opportunities at PawnAmerica
What started out as a job has become a career, and ultimately, my passion. I love what I do and enjoy telling my
story to other Latinos looking for fulfilling, rewarding and fun work.
- Scott Escoto, Assistant Manager PawnAmerica Inver Grove Heights
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his fall 30-year-old Scott Escoto will head to La Familia Latino Family Festival in St. Paul to talk to folks about a job opportunity that
changed his life. When Scott was 19-years-old he started working at Pawn America as a part-time sales representative. Today, 11 years
later, Scott is the Assistant Manager of Pawn America’s largest Minnesota store in Inver Grove Heights. Scott is also a father raising four
children with his wife in Oakdale.
Scott’s successful career at Pawn America has also gained the attention of the local Latino community. Last year the Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce of Minnesota named Scott a 20 on the Rise recipient. The 20 on the Rise program recognizes those who are rising, leading, and
succeeding in the Hispanic community. Scott was honored alongside recipients from some of
Minnesota’s most recognized companies including Best Buy, Cargill, Medtronic, Land-O-Lakes and US Bank.
“I feel blessed to work for Pawn American and don’t see myself anywhere else!” Escoto says. “I love the people here. It’s like one big family.”
Scott enjoys attending local Latino gatherings like Cinco de Mayo and the upcoming Latino Family Festival where he can help Pawn America
spread its message of opportunity throughout the local Latino community.
“I’m thrilled to be an example to the local Latino community that aspiration and success have no limits as long as you stay dedicated.” Pawn
America is always looking for new faces and chances to turn a job into a career.
To learn more about the company, go to: www.pawnamerica.com.
Scott Escoto
Assistant Manager PawnAmerica Inver
Grove Heights
Meet Scott at Booth #12
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Hispanics: Serving and Leading Our Nation with Pride and Honor
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uring National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the
United States and celebrate the group’s heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith,
hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.
Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15 to October 15, The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central
American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. On the 2010 Census form, people of Spanish, Hispanic and/or Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Mexican
American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or “another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin.”
According to this Census, 50.5 million people or 16% of the population are of Hispanic or Latino origin. This represents a significant increase from 2000, which registered the Hispanic
population at 35.3 million or 13% of the total U.S. population.
Please share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
Hispanic Heritage Timeline
1492
• Christopher Columbus’ ship lands on San Salvador and Cuba
1600-1700s
• First permanent Spanish settlement is established in Texas
• Latino colonists settle California
1800s
• Mexico gains independence from Spain, including settlements in California, Arizona,
Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. American settlers begin moving into Mexican territories
• Texas is annexed by the United States
• Mexican-American War begins
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo cedes Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, parts of
Colorado, Utah, and Nevada to the United States. Nearly 75,000 Latinos choose to remain in the United States
• Fourteenth Amendment to Constitution declares all people of Latino origin born in the United States as U.S. citizens
• Spain signs Treaty of Paris, transfers Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the United States
1900-1950
• Mexican Revolution begins; hundreds of thousands of Mexicans immigrate to the United
States
• Jones Act extends U.S. citizenship to all Puerto Ricans
• During World War I, “temporary” Mexican farm workers, railroad laborers and miners
enter the United States to work
• During World War II, Mexico supplies temporary farm workers, known as braceros, to
the United States to help ease labor shortage
1950-1970’s
• Puerto Rico becomes a U.S. commonwealth
• Hernandez v. Texas: U.S. Supreme Court decision deems “Hispanic” a separate class of people suffering discrimination
• Fidel Castro takes power in Cuba
• Mexico and the United States allow corporations to operate assembly plants on the border to provide jobs for Mexicans displaced when bracero program ends
• Equal Educational Opportunity Act for public schools introduces bilingual education to Latino students
• Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1975 make bilingual ballots a requirement in certain areas
1980s
• Immigration Reform and Control Act enables undocumented immigrants, under certain conditions, to gain legal status, makes it illegal for employers to knowingly hire undocumented immigrants
• Lauro Cavazos becomes first Latino secretary of education
• Ileana Ros-Lehtinen becomes first Latina elected to Congress
1990s
• Antonia C. Novello becomes first Latino and first woman U.S. surgeon general
• Federico Peña is appointed secretary, Department of Transportation; Henry Cisneros, secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Norma Cantú, assistant secretary for CivilRights, Department of Education
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect, eliminating all tariffs between trading partners Canada, Mexico and the United States
2000s
• Latino-owned businesses grow 31 percent from 1997 to 2002, compared with a
national average of 10 percent
• At 37.1 million, Latinos officially become nation’s largest “minority” group
• Alberto Gonzales is confirmed as first Latino U.S. attorney general
• Sonia Sotomayor becomes first Latino U.S. Supreme Court justice
• Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis becomes first Latina Cabinet member
• Latinos turn out historical number of voters in 2012 Presidential election, 11 million voters.
Planning Moves Forward for the National
Museum of the American Latino
By Richard Aguilar
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ews from Washington D.C. is that the planning of the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) is moving forward. Our Minnesota Latino American community can play a role of supporting the building of the museum and raising funds for the project. We are ready to join in the effort and plan to form “The Friends of the Museum, Minnesota
Chapter.” A meeting will be held in September in Saint Paul, where we will be getting an update on the Museum planning
and how we Latino Americans in Minnesota and our supporters can be involved in this historic project. We want to thank
supporters in advance for offering to help host this informational meeting and reception. If you are interested in learning
more, you can contact Aguilar Productions.
Today, we thank Senators Robert Menendez, Harry Reid, and Marco Rubio and Representatives Xavier Becerra and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen for
reintroducing the Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act in 113th Congress. This bill will give the future Smithsonian American Latino Museum
a home in the historic Arts and Industries Building on the nation’s front yard, the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Senator Marco Rubio
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Volunteer Profile: David Martinez
By Kelly O’Hara Dyer
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avid Martinez, 32, sees the role he plays as a Junior Achievement volunteer as part of
a natural cycle: When he was younger, many hands reached out to help him succeed,
and today, he in turn tries to pass that legacy of giving back on to others.
Martinez works as an implementation manager for Wells Fargo’s Image Relationship
Management group in Minneapolis, which manages the company’s check image exchange
relationships with other banks.
Martinez is particularly interested in efforts that serve the Latino/Hispanic community.
He points to several times in his past where he received help that allowed him to move
forward from a potentially “at risk” student in a minority group to a successful business
person.
When he arrived in Minnesota, Martinez spoke little English, and he attended a school for
students who needed to learn English as a second language.
Before he started his freshman year at the U, Martinez said he benefited greatly from a
program where at-risk high school graduates were enrolled in an outreach effort designed
to help them succeed at—and eventually graduate from—the University.
The program gave Martinez the boost he needed to succeed at the U, and it also introduced
him to a diverse community of individuals who would go on to become his fraternity
brothers. Our principles were brotherhood, scholarship, leadership, community service
and cultural awareness, because we were all diverse.
With this as a backdrop, Martinez credits the focused efforts of Wells Fargo’s volunteerism
initiatives with giving him an introduction to JA.
“I initially got involved in around 2006, 2007 through Wells Fargo,” Martinez says. “[Wells
has] a JA Corporate Council, a group of 15 to 20 individuals who are very involved with
JA and they encourage people to get involved.”
Martinez first volunteered to assist at a BizTown
event and was delighted with the experience.
“We went to the facility and there were
about 100 kids in the room getting ready to
go run the city. My job was to sit with them
and help them form their business strategies
and it was really cool. From there, I just
continued volunteering.
Martinez has also been actively involved with
JA by teaching the “JA: It’s My Business” program
for the last few weeks at the international
baccalaureate Anwatin Middle School in
Minneapolis. The program is designed to
get students thinking entrepreneurially, and
Martinez smiles as he recounts some of his
recent interactions with the class.
“[It’s all about] getting them to think of
David Martinez, Junior Achievement
ideas of products or services that they
Volunteer
could form a business around, and we talk
about famous business people who’ve
launched products and how they get started. It gets them thinking, ‘Wow, this is something
that I could really do,’” says Martinez. “That’s really the conversation that we’re having.
Once you get them engaged, they really come up with some interesting things.”
Martinez intends to keep volunteering with JA, and he also has his sights set on finding
more ways to work within the Latino community through education to help improve the
graduation success rates of students.
Photo credit: Reflektions by Sheri
Playa del Camaron
Zona Dorada
VACATION IN MAZATLAN THIS WINTER
“With more than 12,000 seats on our Delta and Sun Country flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and
Mazatlan this winter, there is no better time to visit ‘The Pearl of the Pacific,’” said Carlos Berdegue, CEO of El Cid Resorts
and Vice President of the Mazatlan Hotel Association. “Mazatlan’s beautiful beaches, fine dining and outdoor adventures are
just a short flight away from Minneapolis.”
Earlier this year, Delta Airlines and Sun Country Airlines announced that they would add more than 12,000 seats on direct
flights from Minneapolis to Mazatlan beginning in December 2013. Located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Mazatlan is less than five
hours away from the Midwest.
Photo credit to the Mazatlan Hotel Association
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Delicious Adventures in Chapinlandia
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard exploring the scenic sights of Guatemala
By Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
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hapin is the nickname of Guatemalans. Chapinlandia is Guatemala.
I toured the north-central part of Guatemala recently and discovered a gem from a cultural and gastronomy stand point. Las Verapaces, Guatemala’s Green Heart, are two departamentos
(states) with rainy and cloudy rain forests, a thriving Maya culture and gastronomy, and awesome scenery with breathtaking mountain ranges, natural water springs and rivers, and the
home of el Quetzal, the national bird.
The markets are bountiful with wide varieties of fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables. Native mushrooms and herbs complement the local diet. Ancient Mayan traditions in
agriculture are still practiced here and some native exotic animals, such as tepezcuintle, a special type of rodent, is also a part of the diet available at the markets. Mayan dialects such as
Keqchi and Poqomchi inundate the air.
The Mayan cuisine of the region is exotic, rustic, simple and delicious, and at times spicy. Coban and caballo chiles are the stars at the table. Tazajo, pork stew in guajillo and Coban
chiles, is scrumptious with saucy, spicy and smoky overtones. Caldo de Gallina Criolla, hen and vegetable soup, is a specialty at homes and local eateries. Caqik, turkey stew with Coban
chile and samat (native wild cilantro), is the signature dish of the region. Home raised turkeys and chickens (criollos) roam freely and happily the patios of country side homes.
Locally grown and criollo have a deep meaning for Guatemalans. Freshness is key. Vine ripened fruits and vegetables are of high quality, very fresh and delicious, and crunchy and picture
perfect. Fruits are colorful, juicy, and sweet as honey. Home raised hens and chickens (criollo) have a unique flavor when compared with farm raised animals.
Market days are special and happen once or twice a week in the villages within the states. Villagers gather communally in any open space available (including the main road at times)
to form a vibrant market scene with awesome leafy greens, edible sprouts and flowers, squealing baby pigs, and black and red and speckled chickens and ducks. Bright colors from the
market bounty combined with the beautiful Mayan textiles worn by the native women create a visual feast.
The Green Heart of Guatemala is a wholesome region to visit. This is a place where one can reconnect with nature, take deep breaths and cleanse the lungs with fresh mountain air,
eat high quality and natural and delicious foods, and elevate the spirit.
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National Health Crisis.
Obesity And Diabetes!
By Michael Gonzalez Wallace
1. OVERVIEW
American children are facing a national
health crisis. Sixteen percent of children
and adolescents age 6-19 are overweight.
The number of overweight children has
doubled and the number of overweight
adolescents has tripled since 1980. Over
the last 15 years, diabetes type 2 has
increased dramatically in children and
adolescents and is linked to the raise
in childhood obesity. Individuals with this
condition are at a high risk for cardiovascular problems later in life. In the United
States, diabetes type 2 is more common
in Hispanic. Native American, African, and
Asian-American children than the general
population.
2. SCHOOLS TREND TO REDUCE
HOURS DEDICATED TO PHYSICAL
EXERCISE. CONSEQUENCES
The increase of diabetes type 2 in children
is correlated to a progressive reduction in
the number of hours dedicated to physical
exercises in schools. Therefore, just like
there are specific programs and curricula
for math and science we must implement
specific programs and curricula for Physical
Education. Simply having students play
soccer or run around the field has been
shown to be ineffective in fighting this
current health crisis. The program needs
to benefit students individually. Therefore
schools need to implement a successful
exercise program aimed to improve
children’s health and physical conditioning.
The programs would be integrated with
the current physical programs in schools,
meaning that if a school already dedicates
some time to physical education we will
make that time more effective implementing
a new physical program.
Spanish notes about diabetes and obesity
Mens Sana in corpore Sano (Mente sana
en cuerpo sano) escribian los sabios griegos
hace mas de 2,000 anos. Nuestra comunidad
latina esta viviendo momentos de un
crecimiento espectacular pero nos
enfrentamos con una responsabilidad de
mejorar nuestra calidad de vida para toda
nuestra familia. Según las nuevas estadísticas
publicadas por el Centro para el Control
de Enfermedades (CDC), más de 78 millones
de adultos y casi 13 millones de niños en
edad 2-19 fueron considerados obesos en
2009-10. El último informe refleja que el
39,1 por ciento de los adultos hispanos
son considerados obesos.
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Minnesota Health Insurance
Marketplace Will Open Its Doors
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n important change is coming and it will have a major impact on Latino families.
Beginning on October 1st the new Minnesota Health Insurance Marketplace will open
its doors. The Marketplace – called MNsure – is a one-stop shop to help families find
health insurance that is affordable.
Si descuidamos nuestra forma de comer y
hacer ejercicio tendremos mayor riesgo de
contraer enfermedades cardiovasculares que
están azotando a nuestra comunidad como
la Diabetes tipo 2 y la Obesidad. La tasa de
obesidad entre los niños y adultos hispanos
es en gran parte debido a la dieta y la falta
de ejercicio.
MNsure is part of a new health care reform law that will bring health care to millions of
families that don’t currently have it. Thanks to this new law, 8 million Latinos will finally
have the care they need.
Con la obesidad vinculada a la hipertensión,
la diabetes, o enfermedades cardiovasculares,
todos nosotros podemos mejorar nuestra
salud a través de una modificación en el
estilo de vida - es decir, una dieta saludable
y actividad física programada - no es sólo
recomendable, sino imprescindible para los
hispanos en todo el país.
Families will now have better choices in health care plans. Plans will now have to pay
for things like doctor visits, emergency room care, having a baby or buying prescriptions.
Families will have to pay part of these costs too as well as monthly payments, but there
will also be financial help to make those payments more affordable.
Una vez conocidos los beneficios mentales
y fisicos del ejercicio, la pregunta es: cual
es el mejor ejercicio que puedo hacer para
beneficiarme al máximo: Lo mas importante
es, sobre todo ser realista y elegir una
actividad que nos guste y que podamos
hacer con mucha asiduidad, cuanto más
días a la semana.
For years too many families who need health insurance have been turned away because
the system was too complicated or they didn’t qualify for public programs or they just
didn’t have enough money. With the help of MNsure much of that will change.
One of the biggest changes in the new health law is that many more families will be able
to get financial help with their health plan. For example a family of four with an income
$94,200 a year or lower will be able to get discounts on their monthly bill to make it
easier to afford.
There are also no-cost or low cost plans available for families and individuals. New coverage
is available for under Medicaid for single adults without children. In the past Medicaid was
available for low income families only and those without kids or whose children had grown
up and left home weren’t eligible. Now Medicaid will cover single adults under the age of
65 who qualify based on their income (estimated to be about $15,500 a year).
People can begin signing up for the new health care plans on October 1st and the health
coverage will begin on January 1st. Throughout the Fall AARP and other groups will hold
enrollment events across the state.
On the West Side, AARP will attend La Familia Latino Fiesta on September 28 and is hosting
an information session entitled “Your Health,Your Retirement” at Wellstone Center on
October 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Space is limited for the information session. Reserve your
spot by phone at 877-926-8300.
Resources are also available now online at www.mnsure.org and by phone at 855-3-MNSURE.
Olympian Core training
Try this exercise from Body Smart, the magazine I write for weekly.
This week Core Super Power! Ever wanted to practice an exercise that many Olympians
do? This circuit uses almost 300 muscles! Check this exercise for increased core power,
greater upper and lower body strength, stamina, cardiovascular and focus!
Instructions: Get down on your elbows and maintain your body as vertical as possible
for ten seconds feeling the tension in your core then push with your right hand first
straightening the right arm and then with your left side moving from bent elbows to
straight arms similar to a yoga plank pose. Do it 5 times in a row with each arm.
After this finalize this exercise doing ten push ups. (if you have any shoulder injury just
transition to push ups) This is one set. Beginners do it 3 times more Advanced 5 times.
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Minneapolis to Elect New Mayor in November Election
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inneapolis will hold its election for mayor this November. As the only candidate in the election not coming
from a background in government, Cam Winton’s campaign is getting attention from across the political
spectrum and from around the city.
“I’m running to bring fresh eyes to City Hall,” said Winton. “I’ve devoted my life to creating opportunities for
all as a businessman, attorney, and father. I’ll continue that work as mayor.”
Cam and his wife raise their two young children in the Fulton neighborhood of Minneapolis. Cam and his coworkers built their wind-turbine maintenance company, Outland Energy Services, into a nationwide provider of
maintenance services for wind turbines across the country. In late 2012, they sold their company in a way that
preserved the jobs of all 120 employees and enabled all employees to share in the benefits of the sale.
Winton believes that the city currently spends too much money on extras rather than the basics. For example,
when Winton is mayor, he’ll ensure that we spend our limited money on keeping our streets safe and on jobtraining programs, rather than the unnecessary $40 million-per-mile streetcar line that his opponents support
building.
Winton will draw on his experience building a business to make it easier for businesses to start and grow
across the city – so that all of our residents have the jobs they need.
Left to Right: Rick Aguilar, Cam Winton, and Rolando Perez
Winton is the proud graduate of public schools and believes that all students deserve a world-class education. Unfortunately, though, our public school system currently doesn’t serve
all of our children well. Winton advocates common-sense reforms to our school system, including building a culture of high expectations for all stakeholders (administrators, teachers,
parents, and students), supporting our best teachers while helping low performing teachers find other lines of work, and extending the school days and years so that students can spend
more time learning.
Cam has been active in the Republican Party; in this non-partisan municipal-level election he’s running as an independent and has strong support from voters across the political spectrum
who are ready for fresh thinking. In this Ranked-Choice Voting election every voter gets up to three choices. For more information, voters can visit www.wintonformayor.org or
call 612-520-1617.
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National Museum of the American Latino:
Informational Meeting and Reception in Saint Paul
Back row (left to right): Rick Aguilar, Estuardo Rodriguez, Christian Zepeda, Front row (left to right): Hector Garcia, Roberto Robles, Esperanza Guerrero Anderson,
and Tony Heredia
Left to right: Rick Aguilar, Kaywin Feldman, Director Minneapolis Institute of Art, Lyndel King, Director of Weisman Art Museum, Olga Viso, Executive Director Walker Art
Center, and Estuardo Rodriguez, NMAL
Left to right: Rick Aguilar, Estuardo Rodriguez, Executive Director Friends of the
NMAL, State Senator Patricia Torres Ray, and Ramsey County Commissioner Rafael Ortega
The Friends of the National Museum of the America Latino (NMAL) informational meeting and reception was held on September 9 attendees including, Hispanic business and political
leaders, community members, executives from museums in the Twin Cities and corporate executives gathered to gain information and discuss the construction of a National Museum
for the Latino community in Washington D.C. This museum would focus on American Latino art, history and culture. Estuardo Rodriguez the executive director of the Friends of the
NMAL based in Washington D.C. presented the update on the efforts to pass legislation and gain support nationwide for this historical effort. Sponsors for the event were Target and
Wells Fargo Private Bank. Rick Aguilar of Aguilar Productions organized and produced the meeting and reception along with co-hosts Esperanza Guerrero Anderson, Hector Garcia,
Christian Zepeda, Tony Heredia and Ricardo Robles. Attendees included Olga Viso, Walker Art Center, Luz Maria Frias, Minneapolis Foundation, Rafael Ortega, Ramsey County
Commissioner, Senator Patricia Torres Ray, Don Luna and Mike Medina, Aida Pinero and Alice Villarreal, U.S. Bank, Lyndel King, Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Kaywin Feldman,
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gloria and Fred Frias and Mike McFadden who is on the board of directors of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis, and many others.
We are proud to have Minnesota involved in this historical effort for the Latino community and look forward to hosting a fundraising event for the Museum in 2014 stated program
organizer Rick Aguilar. For more information to get involved with the museum effort go to the web site www.americanlatinomuseum.org, email to [email protected].
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