Buchanan: 'Is America coming apart?'... Sep 11, 2009
Yet, today, Mexican-Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a skirmish in a French-Mexican war about which most Americans know nothing, which took place the same year as two of the bloodiest battles of our own Civil War: Antietam and Fredericksburg. Christmas and Easter, the great holidays of Christendom, once united Americans in joy. (The Drudge Report)
Is America Coming Apart? Sep 11, 2009
Yet, today, Mexican-Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a skirmish in a French-Mexican war about which most Americans know nothing, which took place the same year as two of the bloodiest battles of our own Civil War: Antietam and Fredericksburg. . (Townhall.com)
Mexican independence celebration planned Sep 6, 2009
The Spanish Club plans to raise funds to hold other events to celebrate Mexican culture throughout the year, such as Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican Revolution and Day of the Dead. How to help Bisbee events. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Girl needs to speak up for herself Sep 4, 2009
On 5/05/05 (Cinco de Mayo) I had Mexican food with my family. On 6/06/06, six of us went out to lunch. (Erie Times-News, PA)
‘Better Than Ever’ looking for new ‘Sole-Mates’ Aug 27, 2009
1 miles on Sunday, Dec. 13 (a Catalina State Park event in April and a Cinco de Mayo event), or they can cycle in the El Tour de Tucson Saturday Nov. 21. Biking was just added three years ago to the BTE program in Tucson. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Safe and savvy in Mexico City Aug 24, 2009
Cinco de Mayo 10, Centro Histrico. 011-52-55-5512-8959. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Twins set to celebrate Diversity Day Aug 19, 2009
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: The Twins participated in the annual "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta" event in St. Paul's District del Sol. 13th Annual Hispanic Marketing Midwest Conference: Miguel Ramos of the Minnesota Twins was a featured speaker at the 13th Annual Hispanic Marketing Midwest Conference in June at the St. Paul River Centre. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Teche area and beyond could do more for French heritage Aug 15, 2009
And like the Irish with St. Patrick s Day and Mexicans with Cinco de Mayo, why don t more restaurants and other establishments pay attention to and promote and celebrate Bastille Day. Lou says they do so in Kaplan but that s the only city he knows of in Louisiana. (New Iberia, LA)
Gary Sinise plays free concert in Denver park Aug 9, 2009
The park is frequently the site of festivals, including the annual Cinco de Mayo event, which is one of the largest in the country. It is also a popular venue for politicians. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Prescott Pines Inn | Aug 4, 2009
In the Valley, that means from around Cinco de Mayo until Columbus Day. One response is to crank the AC. A better solution is to head for higher ground, where you can luxuriate in milder temperatures. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Thumbs up, thumbs down Aug 3, 2009
Thumbs up to Cinco de Mayo. and seis and siete and ocho. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Sheriff's SE Valley sweeps log 36 arrests Thursday Jul 24, 2009
" Within months of the 1997 roundup, the city worked with activists and residents to rebuild relationships with the Hispanic community. Then-Mayor Jay Tibshraeny established its Human Relations Commission, a panel that examines diversity in the city. Meetings between police and Hispanic residents are held regularly and other event such as the Cinco De Mayo celebration and Cesar Chavez dinner, a fundraiser for the Chandler-based Si Se Puede! Foundation, were established. Since then, the Sheriff's... (AZCentral -- News)
UM ATHLETICS PARTNERS WITH MIAMI-DADE PARKS Jul 21, 2009
Thus far, soccer players and attended a camp at Cinco De Mayo Park in Florida City on July 9 while two baseball players, and , were at the West Perrine Park on July 16. The Miami-Dade Parks "Fit to Play" program is designed to provide a safe place for kids to engage in a variety of sports and physical activities, laying the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. (Hurricanesports.com)
Growth of Latino population changing many aspects of life in southern Idaho Jul 19, 2009
"Actually, as Cassia County Undersheriff George Warrell pointed out, U.S. Immigration and Customs is typically notified by jail staff only if the illegal resident is arrested, rather than issued a citation.Racial incidents, aside from the occasional epithets seen in police reports about school fights, aren't common in the area.One exception occurred in May 2008 at Minico High School. Some students brought Mexican flags to school in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. One of the students accused former... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Liven up outdoor space with colorful luminarias Jul 15, 2009
I combined the two and now have awesome patio decorations for my Cinco de Mayo party. You can also use foreign newsprint, wrapping paper, silhouettes and even sheer fabric. (AZCentral -- Home)
Minorities face long wait for bone marrow match Jul 14, 2009
A week later, on May 5 -- she remembers it being Cinco de Mayo -- Bertholin's doctor gave her the bad news. "He told me that I had ," she sighs. (CNN -- Health)
Face It, Obama, You Can't Grab Power in the Spirit of American Independence Jul 8, 2009
On that day, which he calls merely "the Fourth of July" (as if it were just some festival known by its date, like "Cinco de Mayo"), he spoke of "summon[ing] the same spirit that inhabited Independence Hall two hundred and thirty-three years ago today.". What would he have us summon that spirit to do. (Townhall.com)
A fairy tale wedding Jul 8, 2009
Two nights later, we were coincidentally and randomly at the same party for a Cinco de Mayo event. Two weeks later, we were inseparable, she said. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Reader Exchange: You’ll laugh at the simplicity of Gracie Allen’s roast beef Jul 5, 2009
Cinco de Mayo is history for this year, but Mexican foods are popular year-round. So an anonymous reader hopes we can supply her with a recipe for sopapillas. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Community support rescues fireworks display Jul 5, 2009
USA wrote on Jul 5, 2009 5:59 AM:" No thanks to Bob Lingl. He voted to cut them out of the budget, but he is all for paying security for the cinco de mayo celebration. ". MORE FEATURED NEWS. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Vlach is the man behind the blast Jul 5, 2009
By Don Bowen/Fremont Tribune Saturday, Jul 04, 2009 - 03:12:08 am CDT. Fremonts fireworks display may seem a little brighter for some, but especially for Ron Vlach. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Police mum about checkpoints, but vow presence Jul 3, 2009
Cinco de Mayo was less busy - only five people were arrested the night of May 5 - perhaps because many UGA students stayed in to study for finals. Law enforcement officers from 500 agencies across the state will be on watch this weekend as part of Operation Zero Tolerance, according to Bob Dallas, director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASA astronaut takes Twitter to space en Espanol Jul 3, 2009
NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, left, pats NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez, center, after President Bush acknowledge Hernandez in a ceremony in celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 5, 2004 in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) has tweeted in space, but now one of its astronauts is breaking a new space barrier. (USA Today -- Tech)
City ready to celebrate 4th of July in Nogales Jul 3, 2009
Applet wrote on Jun 29, 2009 3:15 PM:" Because of my color? You don't even know what race I am. Ha! You go making snap judgments as to the type of person you THINK I am, calling me self-righteous and more American than though. Too funny...Just as you are entitled to express your opinion, I am entitled to mine. You're right about one thing: People will celebrate the 4th which ever way they please. I just wish that the celebration in this community, which I grew up in, had more of a traditional... (Nogales International, AZ)
Click to read:Fixing the Heart with Stem Cells Jun 30, 2009
One person who received the invitation said the White House was billing the event as a celebration, akin to the festive affairs the administration holds on St. Patrick's Day or Cinco de Mayo. Another said the invitation included an offer to bring a guest. (CBS News)
Around 50 arrested at road stops Jun 29, 2009
Cinco de Mayo was less busy, perhaps because many University of Georgia students stayed in to study for finals. Only five drivers were arrested at checkpoints that night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
10% cut in Oakland police budget proposed Jun 29, 2009
The city canceled events this year, including Cinco de Mayo in the Fruitvale district because of the cost of security and traffic management - a price tag Reid thinks would be minimized by the reclassification. "Yes, we're in tough budget times, but it doesn't mean you can't do things that make Oakland great, like celebrating our diversity through parades, festivals and street fairs," Harmon said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Titusville tries to attract downtown shoppers Jun 21, 2009
Since fall, the organization has lined up several downtown establishments to participate in monthly programs, including a Halloween party, an Easter egg hunt, a Mardi Gras and a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Two weeks ago, it was a "Get Outside" promotion, in which participating businesses highlighted local outdoor recreation opportunities, and a kayak was awarded. (Erie Times-News, PA)
The good, the bad and the ugly in the City of Nogales Jun 16, 2009
Another source is the 25,000 for the Cinco de Mayo and Sept. 16 celebrations. Now lets see the mayor in action. (Nogales International, AZ)
(SLIDESHOW) Delayed Cinco de Mayo event in downtown Lewisville Jun 4, 2009
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Top RB Lattimore rules out Georgia Jun 2, 2009
My Intro to Spanish class is far tougher than anything taught at UGA. Yesterday we learned how to say Cinco de Mayo , and Dos Equis. Maddog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Two arrested at Thornton bullfight (1668) Jun 2, 2009
" Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:53 PM:" Midtowner, that freedom includes celebrating Cinco De Mayo if one wishes, or St. Patricks Day if one wishes, or watching a bloodless bull fight at a Portuguese Festa if I wish ... Have you ever considered the fact that many of those individuals who have sacrified for you to have your freedom of speech were of these cultures and celebrated holidays such as Cinco De Mayo and St. Patty's Day ... " midtowner wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:29 PM:" I do not celebrate... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Report: Cambridge man killed at Harvard may be linked to campus drug trade May 21, 2009
Happy cinco de mayo too all my peoples &congrats on another skool year behind, it begins. got some crazy jak herrer bud n some caliMIST best of the best and still those 50s. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
TPWD cancels expo May 21, 2009
Examples include stock shows and rodeos plus events targeted to minority audiences like Cinco de Mayo and Diez y Seis, and the Toyota Texas Bass Classic in October. Gammage said TPWD plans to evaluate the situation in August 2010, and at that time determine whether Expo in Austin could be reinstituted in 2011, or whether the alternate model of emphasizing statewide events should continue. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Anisa Sullivan Jimenez: Clarke school rezoning defended May 20, 2009
From mini-town Timothyville at Timothy Road Elementary School to a strong environmental education program at Chase Street Elementary School to the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Fowler Drive Elementary School, there is always something exciting happening in the Clarke County School District. Anisa Sullivan Jimenez. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Student’s initiative provides impetus for Sul Ross Mariachi Band May 16, 2009
"Mariachi Lobos del Desierto (Mariachi Wolves of the Desert)" performed at Cinco de Mayo festival in Alpine. In addition, the Sul Ross music program has added a mariachi class for fall semester. (Odessa American, TX)
Claeys: I confess I must apologize May 15, 2009
COMPLAINT: It was "embarrassing" and "culturally offensive" to encourage readers to attempt to swallow the worm at the end of a bottle of mescal as a means to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. RESPONSE: I'm sorry for the perceived cultural insult, but I do stick by my claim that swallowing the worm at the end of a bottle of liquor is one of those things every person should do before they die. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
We have much to appreciate here in Valley May 15, 2009
We celebrate multiple cultural events, from Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day celebrations, the Juneteenth celebration, and Scottish, Greek and Serbian celebrations, to even a Civil War reenactment. The number of volunteers, from the very old to the very young, should be highlighted for their good works, instead of just reporting on the seedier side of the news. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Budget woes cancel fireworks show May 15, 2009
The Council is debating cuts to events (such as Cinco de Mayo, the fine arts show, Summer Nights on the Green) and services in every department in order to close an expected budget deficit of $117,000 in 2010-11. A final budget will be adopted on June 3 and the council can add or subtract budget items until that date. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Read Hannity's America May 14, 2009
The Mexican Embassy as part of Cinco de Mayo sent avocados. LIBERAL TRANSLATION: And the president suggested that I send them some good old American DVDs. (Fox News)
Driver Charged In Fatal Casino Bus Crash May 14, 2009
And on May 2, a tour bus returning to Colton in Southern California from a trip to San Diego's Cinco de Mayo festival crashed, injuring all 25 people aboard. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Texas Has 294 Swine Flu Cases May 13, 2009
May 2, 2009: People who went to the Cinco de Mayo parade said the connection some are making between swine flu and immigration is wrong and unfair. Courtney Zavala reports. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tweet, tweet: From luminaries like Hawk, Shaq and Lance to teams like the Chargers, the entire sports world is chirping about Twitter (4760) May 13, 2009
Tweeting to the world about Cinco de Mayo celebrations, therefore, is fair game. Scottsdale is fun. (North County Times)
Makai Dos Manos Celebrates 10 Years of Hispanic Marketing May 13, 2009
Dos Manos continues to build on the rich heritage of its parent company Makai Inc. "It's fitting that we celebrate our 10th year after successfully completing activations for Fiesta Broadway and the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Whittier Narrows," said Robbie Thain, Makai's CEO. ... On April 25th the Dos Manos team managed activations for clients at the Latino Fiesta Broadway in Downtown LA and on May 3rd at the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Whittier Narrows Regional Park in Los Angeles. (PR Newswire)
Postville: A hard year, a cloudy future writeLink("vid_id=1563&file=raidanniversary051009.flv"); May 12, 2009
"No, I think maybe you (and those who think like you) are the ones not getting it.When your first act, coming to this country, is to break our immigration laws, you're just setting yourselves up for unpleasant consequences. Where the other problem comes in is when our "unpleasant consequences" in this country tend to be more pleasant than the "normal consequences" in the countries where a lot of these folks are coming from.By coming here illegally, these people are setting themselves up to be... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Latino merchants not feeling flu's bite May 12, 2009
Meanwhile, the swine flu, which made its first significant impact in Mexico, hardly made a dent in metro Atlanta celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday often feted in the United States. Attendance actually rose at a Cinco de Mayo festival downtown Sunday ... Ren; Diaz, who owns Diaz Foods and Lime Taqueria and Tequila Bar in Smyrna, said Cinco de Mayo, which was Tuesday, was the restaurant s best night ever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Great victory, not independence celebrated on Cinco de Mayo May 12, 2009
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated to commemorate a great victory, when 4,000 to 5,000 Mexican soldiers defeated an army of 8,000 French, and some traitorous Mexicans, in a battle at Puebla, Mexico, about 100 miles east of Mexico City, on May 5, 1862 ... Some of the sources I saw said Cinco de Mayo is a bigger deal in the U.S. than in Mexico and of course it s very commercialized, targeting U.S. consumers to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas and Mexican beers. (New Iberia, LA)
Cybill Shepherd Blames the Mormons & Catholics for the Passing of Proposition 8 May 12, 2009
On Cinco De Mayo at West Hollywood's Sunset Tower, Feeding America and special guests David Arquette, Alison Sweeney, Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper, Jimmy Jean Louis, Kate Flannery, Oscar Nunez, Niecy Nash, Kamar De Los Reyes, Arianne Zucker, Kyle Lowder, Azita Ghanizada, April O Brien and executive producer and co-creator Mark Koops celebrated the success of the Pound for Pound Challenge seen on The Biggest Loser. Holly Madison enjoying dinner inside Strip House at Planet Hollywood Resort &... (Fox News)
Follow the Yellow Jackets in Tunisia, Paris May 11, 2009
GEORGIA TECH OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Women's Basketball. Jason Haniger has been named a finalist for The Lowe's Senior CLASS Award for baseball. (Ramblinwreck.com)
The Cougar Lounge - A Truck Full Of Dream May 11, 2009
Meanwhile, the Lounge Scientists, fresh off Easter and Cinco de Mayo, have decided to focus on the natural wedding between the two events inhalable chocolate. The device called Le Whif is designed to shoot a chocolate mist into one's mouth and give the recipient the taste of chocolate without the unpleasant side effects such as weight gain and cavities. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Just Dance dance studio May 10, 2009
The studio offers hip hop, jazz, boys hip hop, Zumba, Zumba for Kids and more. Studio owners are Hamdy and Jessica Hassan. (Odessa American, TX)
Shamrocks win Cinco de Mayo tourney May 10, 2009
Ah yes, Cinco de Mayo in Nogales, Ariz. An annual sporting event attracting 24 teams from Tucson to Green Valley to Sun City, along with great ballplayers from the Mexican Leagues. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Create an Authentic Cinco de Mayo Experience at Home May 9, 2009
With the popularity of Mexican and Latin dishes on the rise, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect opportunity to celebrate spending time with family while enjoying an authentic Mexican meal in your own kitchen. "When I am not in one of my restaurant kitchens, I love creating a meal with my husband using authentic ingredients from our Latin heritage to create approachable and comforting meals to share with our family and friends," says Michelle Bernstein-Martinez, James Beard award-winning chef and... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Flu overhyped? Some say officials 'cried swine' May 9, 2009
Schools shut down, idling even healthy kids and forcing parents to stay home from work; colleges scaled back or even canceled graduation ceremonies; a big Cinco de Mayo celebration in Chicago was canned; face masks and hand sanitizers sold out all because of an outbreak that seems no worse than a mild flu season. I don t know anyone who has it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
5 Questions: Professor explains true meaning of Cinco de Mayo May 8, 2009
For Mexicans living in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a chance to celebrate their heritage, even if their family and ancestors south of the border arent as excited about the holiday ... Enge took some time out during the last week of classes to answer a few questions about what Cinco de Mayo is all about and just what importance it has to Mexicans ... Question: Whats the significance of Cinco de Mayo. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
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Northwestern fans looking at the calendar have no doubt noticed that Cinco de Mayo has passed and not a single player has pledged the Wildcats. But that's no reason to panic because there are reasons for the delay. (Northwestern Sports -- Rivals.com)
More of this story» May 8, 2009
Sloma said of Bowlby, "She teaches students how to knit, takes them on interesting field trips, teaching them direction with compasses, or bowling to learn about friction. Just yesterday she took her kids on a lunch date to a Mexican restaurant for Cinco de Mayo. She taught them manners" but also "cultural differences. She remarked that she had 16 different cultures represented because of the international base of Andrews University. That's a learning experience all in itself. She was really a... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Feed the Need raises $26,450 for YFS May 8, 2009
Winners included: Altrusa Club of Rapid City, 1,000 travel voucher from Modrick's Travel; Dr. Lee and Robbie Ahrlin won a family fiesta party at Watiki Waterpark; and Western Dakota Insurers won a Cinco De Mayo celebration package from Pepsi. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Plenty happening in Brevard this weekend May 8, 2009
It's been a busy week with all the Cinco de Mayo fun. Did you get Zapped on Tuesday. (Florida Today)
Time to salsa at Fiesta Brevard May 8, 2009
Didn't get your Mexican food fix on Cinco de Mayo. Good news: The fiesta's not over. (Florida Today)
Cinco de Deals (686) May 8, 2009
Published: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 11:32 AM PDT DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The workday has already started, so it may be too late to call in sick in honor of your Cinco de Mayo celebrations ... And not to be outdone, the Conga Room at L.A. Live has radio station Super Estrella on hand tonight for a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. There is no cover if you get there before 10 p.m. so early birds will get a great deal, considering itll cost $15 to get in after 10 p.m. Performing at... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Guerrilla nice-fare May 8, 2009
-- Cinco de Mayo at Moore Park. We always enjoy mingling there, watching families get together, hearing good music, having a combo plate from one of the vendors. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009 9:53 PM PDT Cinco de Mayo is a regional holiday in Mexico celebrated in the state of Puebla that commemorates the Mexican army s unlikely defeat of French forces there in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is not a holiday celebrated in the United States. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Thumbs up, thumbs down May 8, 2009
Thumbs up to Cinco de Mayo. and seis and siete and ocho. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Local swine flu hotline begins May 7, 2009
Alihandero wrote on Apr 30, 2009 5:17 PM:" This is really going to put a crimp into the Cinco de Mayo celebrations I fear.Looking at all the news reports, all activity in Mexico is basically shutting down.Except for the border, of course!And the airports... ". valleygirl08 wrote on May 1, 2009 10:40 AM:" this could put a crimp with all festivities, doesn't just affect mexicans or those parties it can affect you and your loved ones as well. ". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
