'Friends, family, food' Sep 18, 2008
The event celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain, which happened on Sept. 16, 1810, not the common misconception of Cinco de Mayo, May. 5, Quintana said. (Daily Triplicate)
Home opener set for April 10 vs. Phils Sep 18, 2008
But they will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the road against the Padres. The final home game is Oct. 1 against the Brewers, and the regular year concludes with a three-game set against the Dodgers from Oct. 2-4. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Lamb on the Run: Best photographer, ever, retires from Green Valley News Sep 12, 2008
I sat with him once on a street curb awaiting the parade on a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Nogales, Sonora. He pointed out that the faces some of the elderly, stooped and apparently impoverished spectators could tell more than any band picture could. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Weekend events Sep 11, 2008
Despite popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. Sept. 16 is the date Mexico celebrates to mark its independence from Spain in 1810. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hispanic Heritage Day Sep 10, 2008
Cinco de Mayo, despite what is commonly thought, is not Mexico's Independence Day, which actually falls on Sept. 16. A group of "criollos" (those born in Mexico from Spanish parents) banded together to revolt against its imperialistic ruler, Spain. (Daily Triplicate)
Savant Explorations Ltd. Acquires Two Properties Totalling 339.46 Square Kilometres in the Santa Eulalia-Bismark Sector of Mexico's Polymetallic Carbonate Replacement Belt Sep 9, 2008
The La Mojina Property is also located 40 km SE along trend from Mag Silver Corporation's Cinco de Mayo active drill project where higher grade intercepts are reported to include 254 gpt silver, 6. 4% lead, 7. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Holidays rock Aug 29, 2008
We sip hard eggnog at Christmas; beer on Memorial Day; smoking dry-ice green punch on Halloween; margaritas on Cinco de Mayo. There are random holidays specifically based on a drink or spirit, including National Tequila Day (July 24), National Rum Day (Aug. (Anchorage Daily News)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
it's fiesta time with Cinco de Mayo. As seen on San Diego With Lorrie Jordan - April 30, 2008. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Oak Crest awards scholarships Aug 19, 2008
She has assisted with the Cinco de Mayo block party and car show events. These experiences fit in well with her chosen career and will enable her to utilize her positive energy, organizational skills and her ability to work with people in a way that will benefit others, the release said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Keeping it local Aug 17, 2008
Because Menagerie has played at graduation parties and Sycamore events such as Cinco de Mayo and the Sycamore Block Party, the band's core audience is in, and band members don't mind their local popularity. Menagerie got involved in the Oddfest fundraiser through guitarist Andrew Askeland's father, Mike, who is a member of the Odd Fellows in Sycamore. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Author: Cinco de Mayo first celebrated in Columbia Aug 9, 2008
Columbia was the site of the first spontaneous celebration of the Battle of Puebla that occurred on Cinco de Mayo (May 5), 1862, according to recent research ... The Columbia connection to the U.S. celebration, Cinco de Mayo, was unearthed by David Hayes-Bautista, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the UCLA School of Medicine ... Cinco de Mayo became a major holiday for the Mexican population in the United States and has been celebrated every year for almost a... (The Union Democrat)
Letters to the Editor Aug 8, 2008
Few people question if it is proper for other ethnic groups to honor their heritage by flying flags of their national or continental origin, or celebrating holidays such as Kwanzaa or Cinco de Mayo. To do so would invite the charge of being a racist. (Christian Science Monitor)
Moroleses dine with President, First Lady for Cinco De Mayo Aug 2, 2008
Rockport's Jess Moroles, a world-renowned granite sculptor, along with his sister, Suzanna, were special guests of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush on May 5 for the Cinco De Mayo Celebration Dinner in the White House Rose Garden ... Rockport s internationally-known sculptor Jess Moroles, far right, and his sister, Suzanna, far left, were guests of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush May 5 at the Cinco De Mayo Celebration Dinner in the White House Rose Garden. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Plan commission rejects moratorium Jul 30, 2008
Seelman said the restaurant may stay open later on specials occasions like New Year's Eve, Cinco de Mayo and the weekend of Riverfest. Commission members granted the permit under the condition that the 110-person capacity limit for the building remains in tact. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Visitor and business request update Jul 29, 2008
We sponsored and produce the Cinco de Mayo celebration and the Salute to the Arts luncheon. We provided promotional and volunteer support for the Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival. (Lompoc Record, CA)
America first, please Jul 26, 2008
Watchdog Fred wrote on Jul 24, 2008 5:35 PM:" To: BJMallory wrote on Jul 24, 2008 2:49 PM:Also to Paula Coe:BJ relax go set by the mall and have a cigarette.Mrs. Paula Coe,I agree with you 100% if we cannot set aside all the other heritages in this country and give thanks for our own freedom then why have a 4th of July. Actually Mexican Independance Day is not until September 16th but not many people are aware of that, because traditionally Mexicans here choose to celebrate Cinco De Mayo as... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
LETTERS: NCT, July 15, 2008 Jul 16, 2008
Knob Hill Elementary School in San Marcos would like to thank the members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at CSUSM. They were a tremendous help to our school with our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and again in June with our family barbecue. Tau Kappa Epsilon helped us run our booths and break down and put away both events. (North County Times)
A different judge will hear flag desecration case Jul 16, 2008
Luker said he was responding to an incident earlier that day, Cinco de Mayo, in which gym instructor Clint Straatman took a celebrating Latino students Mexican flag and put it in a garbage can. Straatman faces no criminal charges because the flag he dumped was a foreign flag, said deputy prosecutor Melissa Aston. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A Californian makes positive move to Idaho Jul 13, 2008
I recall last year the largest Stockton celebration was Cinco De Mayo ... Ivan Dixon wrote on Jul 12, 2008 8:08 AM:" Coeur d' Alene is well known for its parades. I remember of few years ago I was passing through there when they were having their annual Aryan Nation Parade. It was quite a sight. They had hundreds of guys marching right down main street, flying all sorts of flags. They had British flags, German flags, Norwegian flags, and of course, right up there in front, the Nazi flag.It was... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Standing By a Statue on the Fourth of July Jul 7, 2008
You may remember that battle, but your kids probably are taught more about Cinco de Mayo. The battle avenged the loss of the Alamo and paved the way for Texas statehood. (Human Events Online)
Talk of the Town: Cruise fun with Don! Go hear Ashley! Sign up for improv classes! Jul 4, 2008
The days have been leisurely and fun, filled with lectures about the two Portuguese islands we have visited, about Portugal s maritime history, walking on the upper deck, celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, more cabaret music by the Mabel Mercer Society, the casino, the gym and spa and, of course, plenty of partying and eating. The unique location of the Azores has made them stopping off points for ships ever since they were accidentally discovered by Portuguese sailors in 1427. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Celebrate Independence Day Tijuana-style Jul 3, 2008
Gaby Camacho, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, July 2, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
School officials break silence about flag incident Jun 28, 2008
On that day, gym instructor Clint Straatman put the Mexican flag of a student celebrating Cinco de Mayo in a garbage can. Dan Luker, an English as a Second Language instructor, later allegedly stomped on a U.S. flag in a vice principal s office and now faces charges on a rarely prosecuted flag desecration Idaho statute. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gainey says he has spoken briefly with Sundin Jun 25, 2008
If it works, maybe then we'll find we have to go to Dallas and do it on Cinco de Mayo. Anna Gainey said the family wanted to put on a different kind of fund-raiser. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Flag charge dismissal sought Jun 22, 2008
Some students brought Mexican flags in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which recognizes Mexico's victory over the French army in 1862. Luker said he was responding to the Cinco de Mayo incident and what he called the indifference of the school administration to mistreatment of Latino students. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Attorney will ask judge to dismiss flag mutilation charge Jun 21, 2008
Luker said he was responding to an incident earlier that day, Cinco de Mayo, in which gym instructor Clint Straatman took a celebrating Latino student s Mexican flag and dumped it in a garbage can. Straatman faces no criminal charges because the flag he dumped was a foreign flag, said deputy prosecutor Melissa Aston. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Teacher charged in Minico flag incident Jun 20, 2008
Luker said he was responding to an incident earlier that day in which gym instructor Clint Straatman dumped the Mexican flag of a Latino student celebrating Cinco de Mayo in a garbage can ... After the Cinco de Mayo incident, Minidoka County School District Superintendent Scott Rogers asked the Minidoka County Sheriff s Office to investigate both incidents involving Luker and Straatman. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
With Clandestino parties, he opens eyes to Latin music Jun 18, 2008
At the end of a recent Cinco de Mayo rock en espa ol party at Samba Bar, he shifts his weight as his friend Gregorio Uribe calls him onto the stage to bursts of applause from a packed audience ... At the Cinco de Mayo party in May, Hinojosa was wearing a gray T-shirt over a charcoal-gray long-sleeved cotton shirt with dark blue jeans. (Boston Globe)
From eyesore to ideal Jun 16, 2008
These days, Old School Square hosts 1,500 activities a year, including the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Haitian Flag Day Festival and other events serving residents of different backgrounds and ethnicities. The museum's budget has grown from $230,000 in 1992 to more than $2 million. (The Palm Beach Post)
10 ways to drink in summer Jun 14, 2008
Certain beverages have become synonymous with certain occasions: bubbly on New Year's Eve, green beer on St. Patrick's Day, and margaritas on Cinco de Mayo. Weekends, of course, were made for Michelob - at least for those who remember the old ad slogan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
OCEANSIDE: Annual Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday Jun 13, 2008
Its all about minorities wrote on Jun 12, 2008 7:28 PM:We have a Samoan festival at the pier, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, etc. Why not a St. Patricks festival or an Italian festival or a Polish festival. (North County Times)
Community : Enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature Jun 10, 2008
For the past few years, the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo has gotten a lot of attention. We decided to celebrate it at Nu-Roc. (Forest Republican, WI)
A World Of Dance Jun 1, 2008
"Most quote-unquote ethnic dance used to be in parks on Cinco de Mayo, with a rickety stage and someone with a boom box," Mushet says. "We give these groups a professional stage, a lighting designer and high production values.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
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For a long time she used to have Cinco De Mayo and Mexican Independence Day celebrations to help integrate hispanic students. She also encourages her students to enjoy things from other nations, as evidenced by her multicultural classroom. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Noon Weather Trivia Questions May 29, 2008
Which of these actual towns is forecast to be the warmest on Cinco de Mayo. Tortilla Flat, Arizona. (WTKR.com, VA)
Barbs & Bouquets May 24, 2008
The Cinco de Mayo festival in Sycamore has distributed more than 60,000 to local nonprofits over the past 11 years, and this year was no different. Jesus Romero, owner of Taxco Restaurant and founder of the festival, announced Monday the 2008 event raised 6,000, which was split between St. Mary's School, the Kishwaukee College scholarship fund, and an endowment fund with the DeKalb County Community Foundation. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
READ UP: Catch up on Coffee Breaks May 23, 2008
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone. We've got wedding polls, Xobni Outlook help, and Iron Man dominance today. (USA Today -- Tech)
Cinco dancers May 22, 2008
Jessica Aguilar, left, and Daniel Lucatero were among the Travis Elementary School prekindergarten students who performed dances in a Cinco de Mayo program, May 5. Jessica and Daniel were in the morning production, performing "La Raspa.". (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Police: Man With 4 DUIs Hit, Killed Woman May 21, 2008
During Cinco De Mayo weekend, the highway patrol arrested 78 people in San Joaquin County on suspicion of drunken driving, including Hernandez. "Mr. Hernandez has a bench warrant from our court for a drunk driving that he didn't appear on. He has another drunk driving, it's almost too soon, he picked it up on May 1st," Deputy District Attorney Chuck Schultz said. (KCRA 3, CA)
More of this story May 20, 2008
Students were asked to come to school May7 wearing the colors of Mexico s flag after a teacher placed a student s Mexican flag into a garbage can on Cinco de Mayo. The protest, encouraged by the radio station, led to a counter-protest the next day at Minico as a group of students came to school dressed in red, white and blue. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Car vandals ruin fun for students off campus May 17, 2008
The morning after Cinco de Mayo, the senior in marketing walked to his 2001 Honda Accord parked on the street near his house on East 17th Avenue. What he saw did not make him feel festive. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Photo Gallery May 17, 2008
ITS CINCO DE MAYO TIME. Various participants in the Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta that took place on May 2 in Downtown Jersey City ... Grove Street near City Hall in Downtown Jersey City was the site of a Cinco de Mayo celebration - even though it was held three days early, on May 2. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
ESCONDIDO: Value of school's Confederate-Union Ball questioned May 17, 2008
marko wrote on May 16, 2008 8:32 PM:They should be culturally sensitive and have a Cinco De Mayo ball. First name only. (North County Times)
Community Commendables for the week of May 15, 2008 May 17, 2008
Our sincere thanks to Betsy and Mike Camio of Anna s Taqueria for their generous donation of food for the Wellesley High School Senior Parents Cinco De Mayo Party on May 2, 2008. Their delicious food was enjoyed by everyone and, more importantly, their commitment and kindness to the community was very much appreciated. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Saturday happenings May 17, 2008
The Saints n Aints Square and Round Dance Club will host a Cinco de Mayo dance at 7 p.m. at the Coos Bay United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd.. The Chautauqua program Magic Carpet Made of Steel: Song of America s Railroads will take place at 1 p.m. at the Myrtlewood Room at the Coos Bay Public Library, 525 W. Anderson Ave.. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mothers de Mayo fuzzies May 17, 2008
The best elements of Mothers Day and Cinco de Mayo, all rolled into one day. Huh. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Religion, Officials Battle North Kern County Gangs May 17, 2008
Over the Cinco de Mayo weekend, officers from Delano were joined by officers from Bakersfield, Arvin, Tehachapi and Shafter police, as well as the FBI, Kern County Probation and the Sheriff's Gang Suppression Unit ... ABC23 and the sheriffs gang unit arrived at the Cinco de Mayo carnival as it was about to close. (KERO 23, CA)
Blazing along May 17, 2008
The Bootheel Blaze 9U finished second in the Guthries Chicken Cinco De Mayo Tournament in Jackson, Tenn. on May 3-4. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Gretna Cinco de Mayo festival a popular choice May 16, 2008
La Poderosa radio station 1580 a.m. manager Hector Quezada give the audience a voice at a concert during the station's Cinco de Mayo festival May 4. La Poderosa s first Cinco de Mayo celebration in Gadsden County drew nearly 1,500 participants ... Part of the cultural celebration of Cinco de Mayo is the delicious food enchiladas, prepared by San Marcos Restaurant in Sneads, tacos, floutas, quesadillas, Quezada said. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
UP contributes $7,500 for Dunsmuir mural May 15, 2008
The fine jazz music at the mixer, provided by local duo Victor and Allison, was uplifting and the Cinco de Mayo food was delicious. Cartwright is looking forward to the next Dunsmuir project which she hopes will be solar powered lights for the downtown trees. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Can McCain appeal to Hispanic voters maintain? May 15, 2008
McCain marked Cinco de Mayo by launching his Hispanic outreach effort, which includes a Spanish-language Web site. Those gimmicks don't hurt. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Hate talk, the sound and the fury May 15, 2008
That's what happened May 5 -- Cinco de Mayo, of all days -- when conservative radio antagonist Rush Limbaugh, describing on air an encounter with Bill Clinton, said he wasn't sure whether Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who was present, was a "shoe shine guy" or a "secret service agent.". So shockingly pervasive is this phenomenon even the Center for American Progress Action Fund took note two days following Limbaugh's petard and issued a synopsis on its. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Google Wants to Help Web Sites Make New Friends May 14, 2008
Maybe you will even be able to send him a message with a question about why you were never invited to that Cinco de Mayo party. The way that Web site owners add all these nifty features is through another Google initiative called OpenSocial. (New York Times)
Student spends weekend in jail, now faces threat charge May 14, 2008
The arrest of the male student capped a turbulent week of events at Minico, which began when a teacher threw a student s Mexican flag into a garbage can on Cinco de Mayo. The student was held over the weekend until Monday s detention hearing. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Shawnee Square making a return May 14, 2008
When Cinco De Mayo came, business jumped and has since gone back to normal, Ruiz said. n Fodor is a staff writer for The Daily Register and The Daily Journal. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
7 beach bars May 13, 2008
And while this is totally a flip-flop kind of bar, management keeps things classy with several giant, glossy faux fish mounted on the walls, a Cinco de Mayo countdown chalkboard and a gargantuan statue of Captain Morgan at the front. We recommend the six pack of fish tacos, $15, mostly just because we like the idea of buying our dinners in beach-friendly "packs.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
This prep track champ is a do-it-yourselfer May 13, 2008
Added incentive for the Knicks to select O.J. Mayo with the No. 5 pick in the draft: New Yorkers get to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all over again. TRIVIA ANSWER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Life after 'American Idol' May 13, 2008
"Being Cinco de Mayo, I knew it would be a really quiet night in an Irish bar.". Born in Dublin, Smithson came to America with her father when she was 14, and within a few years, had been signed by MCA Records to a record deal. (North County Times)
Portland homeless protesters given ultimatum May 13, 2008
The sweeps usually coincide with the start of the summer festival season, which began earlier this month with Cinco de Mayo. This year, a group of campers responded to the police demand that they move along by taking their complaints -- and their stuff -- straight to City Hall. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
OSU kicks off Pride Week May 13, 2008
It was Cinco de Mayo and the Memorial Union Quad was filled with students and staff eating free tacos and nachos, but the source of the fiesta was a bit unusual. Instead of one of the OSU Latino student groups, it was Pride Center representatives who were dishing out the good eats. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
On Your Mind May 12, 2008
Could someone from the newspaper staff find out why the Mexicans can celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Veterans Memorial Park when this is called the League of Latin Citizens. Why should Americans celebrate a Mexican holiday. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A bilingual grade school? Si, se puede, say educators May 11, 2008
A flier handed out Saturday at Kalamazoo's Cinco de Mayo festival said the district will hold a public information meeting at 7 p.m. on May 21. KPS is ``working on the creation of a dual-language school to open September 2008,'' the flier reads. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
It's Cinco de Mayo time!1,000 enjoy Mexican-style celebration in downtown JC May 11, 2008
The Hudson Reporter - It's Cinco de Mayo time ... It's Cinco de Mayo time ... OH TO BE WITH THE LOVELY LADIES Local developers Eric (far left) and Paul Silverman (far right) of Exeter Property Company along with Rich Romeo (center) pose with the lovely Cinco De Mayo Girls. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Navigating troubled waters May 11, 2008
By , Staff Writer Saturday, May 10, 2008. Latino Pirates club helps dispel anger, build friendships. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Navigating troubled waters. Navigating troubled waters. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
