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Contents People’s 50 Most Beautiful

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7-E THE LIFE OF THE WESTSIDE DOG SHOW May 6, 6 p.m. – Guests are invited to bring and show off their pooches at The Life of the Westside Dog Show and Closing reception for mas rudas collective exhibition. This event is BYOP, Bring Your Own Perro. There will be prizes in several creative categories and treats for both dogs and humans. This event is FREE and there will be parking at the Guadalupe Gallery Parking Lot. For more information call (210) 271-3151. HELOISE PRESENTS Saturday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. – America’s premier Hintologist Heloise brings her road show “Heloise Presents” to the Alzafar Shriners in a special Mother’s Day gourmet luncheon. This event will take place at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium in the Terrace Room, located at 901 North Loop 1604 West. Tickets start at $35. All proceeds benefit Shrine Hospitals for Children. RSVP is required. Call Carol at (210) 496-1625 for more information. AN IMPRESSIONIST SENSIBILITY Through May 9 – Twenty-six American paintings from the Impressionist era from the remarkable private collection of San Antonians Marie and Hugh Halff. Key artists in the exhibition are John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam and Theodore Robinson. Paintings in the collection are notable for both their range and quality and include superb examples by leading American masters from the 1870s to 1930. An extra $5 admission charge applies to this exhibit (general admission + $5). General admission is FREE on Thursday nights and the First Sunday of the month. For more information please contact the McNay Art Museum at (210) 805-1732. HIDDEN TREASURES PARKING LOT SALE May 15, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Vendors may rent space for $15 and spaces are limited. Pre-registration and payment are required. The public is invited to shop and browse for free. . For more information call (210) 207-3285 or visit www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec. FLOATING FESTIVAL 2010 Tuesday & Wednesday, May 18-19 – ARTS San Antonio’s 28th annual fundraiser, Floating Festival 2010 presents a progressive five-course meal of gourmet specialties prepared by some of San Antonio’s most distinguished chefs on cruise boats on the San Antonio River. Individual tickets start at $150 and 16passanger cruise boats can be purchased for $2200. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. and the cruises depart at 7 p.m. from the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, located at 600 East Market Street. For more information please call Rachel at (210) 226-2891 or via email at [email protected]. HEART OF THE CITY May 21 – Experience the taste and dress of Mexico Viejo as Main Plaza Conservancy honors a San Antonio visionary with the heart of San Antonio Civic Award. Join 2009 recipient and former Mayor, Phil Hardberger for this sit-down dinner in our distinct urban public space. This is a ticketed event. For more information call (210) 225-9800 or visit www.mainplaza.org.

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Date in the Fastlane

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La vida con Cristina

By Cristina Blackwell [email protected] “We’re still friends, right?” We’ve all heard or preached these words at some point in our lives –they’re the kiss of death in many relationships. So what’s the deal? Are they simply said to soften the blow or are they truly genuine? Even with the best of intentions, it’s tough to become buddies after a breakup. There’s really no way around it –breaking up is hard to do. The question is, can you really be friends? Does it have to be all-ornothing? We all know that ending a relationship is especially painful when you’ve invested a lot of time and emotional energy. Naturally, the thought of never seeing or speaking to your loved one again is scary. That’s why so many couples want to remain friends. Others genuinely feel it’s perfectly fine to be friends –no strings attached. Although it would make things much easier in the dating world, relationships rarely see mutual breakups. One person is usually the heartbreaker, while the other weeps over the breakup for weeks, even months. It’s never easy to break up with someone you’ve shared good times with. With almost ten years of dating experience under my belt, I can personally say it’s hard to turn the “lovers” switch to “friends only” if the breakup was recent –especially if you or the ex has someone else. I know I wish all of my ex’s happiness. However, I’m not interested in doing double dates or hearing steamy stories with their new lovers. Don’t confuse friendship with “ending things on good terms.”

Every person handles breakups their own way and has different views and maturity levels. We all know that the person doing the breakup feels less of a bad guy by saying the old, “It’s not you, it’s me. We can still be friends, right?” Not only does it give “the dumper” the comfort of knowing they aren’t monsters, but by wanting to remain friends, it also allows them to feel that their former lover will still be in their life, and they won’t have to miss having them around. So I made a little survey on my own and found out some pretty interesting answers. While some say it is possible to be “just friends” with an ex –most disagree. The pro-friends say it’s rare but not impossible. It all depends on how the relationship ended and how long ago it was, especially if it was mostly platonic to begin with. However, there must be zero feelings on both ends –otherwise you’re just asking for trouble. Those who disagree were very blunt about it and didn’t give any “depends.” As hard as it is to accept, it’s difficult to bring a relationship back to its normal state after having been intimate with someone. You will always have memories that will be triggered by the smell of their skin or perfume, or even by hearing a song that you once shared. Since breakups are rarely onesided, one party will always feel resentment or bitterness toward the other –even if the ex says he or she is completely OK with being friends. Don’t forget that when there’s bitterness, there’s jealousy –it’s only human nature! The truth of the matter is that it’s hard to be sincerely happy for your ex when they just found the love of their life. In a perfect world, exes succeed at being friends, but in one where bitterness, jealousy, passion, and human nature exceed reasoning and rational thought, it’s impossible. Unless the two of you were the best of friends before, both broke up on the same terms in a perfectly mutual breakup, both have no problems about seeing new people and both have instilled a policy of total honesty, you’re better to leave the friendship behind … at least for now.

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A fresh coat of paint

By Dennis M. Ayotte Jr. If someone tells you that looks don’t matter, they’re either lying through their teeth or a very rare, but nice person. When was last time you walked through a parking lot and said, “Wow look at the 1984 Buick LeSabre with the faded paint job and dusty hub caps.” On the other hand, I can guarantee that you noticed the 2010 BMW with 18-inch chrome rims and glossy paint job. The Buick isn’t even given a chance merely because of its appearance, even if it was the most reliable car ever with a pristine interior.

The same theory applies to those who are overweight. Looks play such a big role in our society and most times, if you’re overweight you’re often overlooked in the dating scene, selected last in any sporting activity and even passed on for certain jobs. If we never get past initial looks, how will we ever get to know a person’s true personality and see the amazing person on the inside? It just takes a little fresh paint and a set of shiny rims. It’s time to start looking for a new shade of paint and new rims. Don’t let an issue with weight hinder you from attaining what you want. There is no need to go sign up at a gym that you may never go to. All you need is a good pair of shoes and a little motivation. Get up, go outside and start walking. Go to the mall and walk around. Look at things you can’t afford and girls you wish you could date. Find something that works for you. Walking or running doesn’t cost a thing and this is the best way to start. The only things you lose when walking or running are those love handles and beer gut you’ve been hiding

under your oversized shirts. Whatever it is you like to do, stick with it till you feel comfortable stepping up your workout. If you try too much too fast you won’t want to get up and do it again the next day. Once you’ve become semi in-shape, incorporate some weights into your workout and increase your cardio to an hour a day. In addition, immediately start overhauling your diet. The twinkies, sodas, and loaves of bread you have in the kitchen need to go. All the hard work you put in will be quickly nullified if you have unhealthy foods around. It’s like going to a bar; I say I’m not going to drink but somehow four beers and two shots later—I’m ordering the next round. Avoid it all by simply not having it around. Replace your sodas with water and zero calorie drink mixes; twinkies for fresh fruit and nuts; and cut your bread consumption to the bare minimum; pick alternatives like pitas and flatbreads. Your primer coat is finished now it’s time to pick your new paint. Have you decided on your new color yet?

People en español reveals its list of 50 Most Beautiful People (EFE) - The yearly People En Español issue containing the magazine’s picks for the current 50 Most Beautiful People this time around includes actresses Jacqueline Bracamontes, Sofia Vergara and Adamari Lopez, model Daisy Fuentes, singers Belinda and Olga Tañon, television host Giselle Blondet and heartthrob Fernando Colunga, who appear on the cover. People En Español breaks down its annual list into different categories like “divas, heartthrobs and heroines,” where Mexican actress and singer Thalia stands out. Also among the magazine’s divas and heroines is Venezuelan actress Lupita Ferrer, who at age 62 and never having undergone any cosmetic surgery said that

Mexican model and actress Jacqueline Bracamontes is one of the people selected by People En Español magazine for its “50 Most Beautiful People” list this year. (EFE/File)

“these days, at age 60 woman are just beginning” to live. Veteran actors Fernando Colunga and Saul Lizaso, along with William Levy, who dreams of conquering Hollywood, and Mauricio Ochman, all appear on the list of heartthrobs this year. Singer Olga Tañon, dressed like her idol Sara Montiel, heads the list of Mexican film legends in People En Español’s June issue. Meanwhile, the fans of Mexico’s Christian Chavez will be surprised to see him in his role as the famous comedian Cantinflas. “I really like his personality because I’m a chatty person,” said Chavez. vea 50 most beautiful pág 5-E

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Picks of the Week “Daria: The Complete Animated Series” (Unrated) “Smart and funny” aren’t two adjectives you normally associate with MTV programming, but “Daria” is one of the few exceptions. Debuting in 1997 as a spin-off of the popular “Beavis & Butt- Head,” “Daria” centered on the life of sardonic teenager Daria Morgendorffer, as she and her bestie Jane skewer pop culture and try to avoid the popular kids at their upper-middle-class high school. The DVD includes all five seasons of the show, plus the pilot episode and both madefor TV movies. Special features include interviews with the cast and crew, two Mystik Spiral music videos, Daria Day intros and a Top Ten Video Countdown hosted by Daria and Jane. “M” (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray (Unrated) Iconic director Fritz Lang’s chilling story of the hunt for a child murderer finally gets the high-def, Criterion Collection treatment.Peter Lorre stars as

Peter Lorre stars in “M” “M,” the child-killer who is so expert at eluding the police that the criminal underworld takes it upon themselves to hunt down the psychotic monster. Two versions of the film are included in this edition: The original German production and the longlost English-language version. Both have been restored using a hi-def digital transfer process. Among the tons of special features are: audio commentary by German film scholars Anton Kaes and Eric Rentschler, a onehour conversation with Fritz Lang by “Exorcist” author William Friedkin, a commemorative booklet and a 1963 interview with Lang.

DOG OF THE WEEK “Legion” (Rated R) If you were suckered by thetrailers for “Legion,” you probably went in thinking it was going to be a tongue-incheek horror comedy, a la “Drag Me To Hell.” Sadly, it wasn’t. Instead, “Legion” is a mindless, CGI poopfest about Angels and Demons slugging it out at a remote diner because some pregnant chick might be carrying the messiah. Knock-knock. Who’s there? Armageddon. Armageddon who? Armageddon outta here and goin’ to watch a better movie.

“Anyone who doesn’t take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.” Albert Einstein

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1. Sherlock Holmes ......................(PG-13) Robert Downey, Jr. 2. The Blind Side ......(PG-13) Sandra Bullock 3. The Men Who Stare at Goats .............................(R) George Clooney 4. 2012 .......................(PG-13) John Cusack 5. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel .............(PG) Jason Lee 6. The Twilight Saga: New Moon .................(PG-13) Kristen Stewart 7. Brothers ........................(R) Jake Gyllenhaal 8. Up in the Air .................(R) George Clooney 9. Did You Hear About the Morgans? ............(PG-13) Hugh Grant 10. Law Abiding Citizen ...............................(R) Jamie Foxx © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel .....................(PG) (20th Century Fox) 2. Sherlock Holmes ......................(PG-13) (Warner) 3. The Blind Side ......(PG-13) (Warner) 4. The Princess and the Frog .....................(G) (Buena Vista) 5. The Twilight Saga: New Moon .................(PG-13) (Summit) 6. Alice in Wonderland ......................(G) (Buena Vista) 7. Alvin and the Chipmunks .....................(PG) (20th Century Fox) 8. Up ...............................(PG) (Buena Vista) 9. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey .......(G) (Universal) 10. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs .............(PG) (20th Century Fox)

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Grab The Popcorn!

By Luis Muñoz Movie: “The Runaways” Rating: R (Drug Use / Sexual Content) Studio: River Road Entertainment Where I Saw It: Santikos Bijou Theater This one is for the music fans. I just spent the last half-hour discussing my latest review with my friend Christopher, so this should be easy. I’ll start by saying that “The Runaways” is not a film I would typically go watch. I was never a true fan of the band, nor am I the biggest Joan Jett groupie either. The movie is based on the 70s teen band, by the same, and the rise of its all-girl band members. I’ve heard lots of mixed reviews on this movie, but what really attracted me to the film was the interesting choice of actors chosen to portray band members Joan Jett and Cherie Currie. As always, I think Hollywood sometimes thinks that adding big names to a great script will somehow, magically, make the movie so much better. Did it in this case? It’s hard to say. I mean, I am a fan of Dakota Fanning (“New Moon,” “Man on Fire”). While, she let me down in the terrible film known as “Push,” I understand why she took the part of the drug-addicted, sex-kitten, Cherie Currie. Eventually, she needs to take on roles that don’t paint her as the innocent little girl, and this was certainly one. More questionable was the decision to cast Kristen Stewart (“Twilight Series,” “Into the Wild”). I am sorry to say, the girl can barely act. I am sure she’s a nice person but I know amateurs here in town that can run circles around her in theater class. Her acting is so dull and not to mention, lifeless. I feel she was more of a distraction than a benefit to the movie. I just didn’t feel that passion and fire that

Joan Jett was known for. My guess is producers cast her because of the “Twilight” fame roller-coaster she is presently riding with young teens. Still, this was a 70’s band so I think they should have gotten better actors for the parts so that the older crowd, the real fans of The Runaways, would enjoy the film a bit more. Don’t get me wrong, the movie is great if you’re a true rock and roll fan or simply, a music history fan. Whether or not you are a fan of this particular band, I still think you will find the story behind their rise to fame interesting. After all, this was still a time in history when bands had to really pay their dues to become famous. They had to do it by hitting the road and actually touring, not by just appearing on an overrated TV show like “American Idol.” The movie is also good at being honest about the sex, drugs, and troubling private lives the band members lived. While, I would have loved to see a little more about the life of Joan Jett, I understand this film was really about showcasing the rise of the band and its front-runner, Cherie…something the movie did very well. Would I buy the DVD … Probably not. So, is it good? Watch it and you decide! Luis Muñoz is currently an executive television producer for “Vamos Travel Show” and has reviewed movies for the last 6 years for TV and print. Go SPURS Go!

50 most beautiful ....... (viene de página 3-E) Colombian actress and model Sofia Vergara, in addition, poses for the magazine as the great Mexican diva Maria Felix. Rounding out the list are Maite Perroni as the also legendary Dolores del Rio and Adamari Lopez as Libertad Lamarque. Cuban-born Daisy Fuentes heads the list of “Heavenly Bodies” in a photo where she is reclining on a soft rug with only a red blanket partially covering her seminude body. Miss Universe 2009, Venezuela’s Stefania Fernandez, and Venezuelan actress Gaby Espino, in a black bathing suit, demonstrate why they were included on the same list, which also contains Mexican singers Paulina Rubio and Anahi, heartthrobs Jean Carlos Canela and Mario Cimarro, and performing star Ricky Martin, among others. Among those who are followed most by the paparazzi is Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, who said that when God made the world and divided good looks up among its creatures he didn’t get any of them. “I don’t consider myself goodlooking. I have never been tall enough or slender enough. (But) I know how to make interesting conversation. I’m attentive, affectionate,” said the 41-year-old singer-songwriter. The edition also includes a

Adamari López channels Libertad Lamarque in “People’s 50 Most Beautiful.” (Foto Omar Cruz) non-celebrity, aspiring musician Victor Alfredo de la Torre, who was selected as the winner of the “El Bello 51” (51st most beautiful) contest. “For me, it’s an almost surrealistic feeling to have been selected as El Bello 51 by Yahoo! and People En Español,” he said.

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Llega a San Antonio “La Gran Señora” Por Domingo Banda Foto cortesía de 3 Collective Reafirmando el éxito obtenido con su música de mariachi, Jenni Rivera inicia su gira “La Gran Señora”. La cantante ha sido bien aceptada en este género donde siempre había querido incursionar. En esta gira se hará acompañar por Paquita la del Barrio, quien es también una artista altamente aclamada por el público en general. La carrera profesional de Jenni Rivera “La Diva de la Banda”, ha adquirido grandes magnitudes a nivel internacional en los últimos años. Por lo que ha sido cotizada en la mayoría de los eventos de entregas de premios en los cuales se ha presentado con su música dándole el lugar que merece el género regional mexicano. Este éxito no ha llegado fácil, se sabe que Jenni ha tenido una vida llena de altos y bajos, que el éxito no ha venido solo sino por trabajo el sudor de la frente de la cantante. Sin embargo, como toda una mujer fuerte ha sabido superar todos sus obstáculos. Por eso en sus temas le canta al amor y al desamor. En entrevista vía telefónica desde California, la cantante habló de las satisfacciones que le ha traído la música de mariachi a su carrera y de cómo será tan esperada gira. Jenni Rivera y Paquita la del Barrio se presentarán este 14 de Mayo en el Freeman Coliseum a las 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.ticketmaster.com o en la taquilla del lugar. ¿Cuáles son las expectativas para esta gira? Jenni Rivera: Yo espero mucha felicidad y muchas satisfacciones de esta gira, no solamente por que lleva el título de mi disco. Hace tiempo deseábamos que fuera un éxito y ocupar un lugar importante en lo que es la música de mariachi. Hemos demostrado que si se puede y

que tanto ha sido el éxito que ahora tenemos la gira de “La Gran Señora”. Invitamos a Paquita la del Barrio, lo cual para mí es un gran halago de llevar a cabo esta gira con una señora que ha sido tan exitosa en la música de mariachi también. Tú siempre has defendido a la mujer no solo con tu música sino con tu fundación y ahora unida a Paquita la del Barrio, las mujeres sentirán más esa defensa de parte de las dos. J.R.: Las dos lo hacemos de una manera diferente. Obviamente cantando, pero de una manera diferente, Paquita canta temas más fuertes que los míos. Mi música incluye más sobre el amor y las desilusiones. ¿En qué consistirá tu parte del show, veremos mariachi y banda? J.R.: Para mí es muy importante traer a mi banda conmigo porque así me di a conocer, ya hace muchos años que la gente me conoce con banda. No creo que sería inteligente, ni bueno, dejarla a un lado. Andaremos todos juntos y estará el mariachi con Paquita, le pediré prestado el mariachi para cantar y yo le prestare mi banda para que se eche unas canciones con banda. Será algo muy especial. El público esperaba una gira especial como esta desde hace tiempo. J.R.: Creo que es el tiempo de ofrecerle algo bueno y de calidad al público, para que la gente salga de sus casas. Hay tantos problemas en este momento con la economía, tanto crimen y mucha tristeza. Que queremos regalarles una tarde en familia con estas dos artistas. Nosotras queremos hacer algo importante musicalmente con esta gira. Aunque naciste en Estados Unidos, has representado orgullosamente a México en eventos como entregas de premios, donde la música regional mexicana no se le ha venido dando la importancia

que merece. Sin embargo, tú has hecho que te presenten en los escenarios principales con tu música de mariachi. J.R.: Escuchas un mariachi y sabes de donde viene, de México. En diferentes premiaciones estuve muy orgullosa de poder presentarme con el mariachi y los bailarines folklóricos, para poder demostrarles de que podemos llegar a lugares importantes no solamente yo como artista, sino que el público también. Hay gente que como tú y otros medios nos han ayudado a demostrar que los chicanos y los latinos si podemos llegar a grades lugares. Vi c e n t e Fernán-

dez es consentido en San Antonio y hace tiempo esperamos una gira donde compartas escenario con él y no se ha dado. ¿Crees que ahora que tiene este disco de mariachi podamos verlos juntos en gira? J.R.: Me encantaría hacer algo con él, Vicente me quiere mucho, me respeta mucho, me admira mucho y me tiene un cariño grande. Nuestras oficinas han tratado en el pasado de que podamos hacer la gira juntos pero por fechas no nos hemos podido juntar pero esperamos en el futuro poder hacerlo. Sería muy importante para mí y un gran regalo para el público. No podemos dejarte ir sin preguntarte tu

postura ante la ley SB 1070, que criminaliza a los indocumentados en Arizona. J.R.: Es importante echarle ganas y ser positivos. Tenemos que saber que así como hay cambios negativos también hay cambios positivos. Que no esperemos que los demás hagan algo sino, nosotros mismos hacer algo. Salir a la calle si es necesario a mostrarle a la gente que nuestro voto vale. Que vean también que es importante hacernos contar. Hagamos que nuestra voz cuente. Nosotros los artistas tenemos que tomarnos el tiempo para hacer algo porque la gente cree en nosotros. Si dumostramos que podemos juntarnos tantos latinos en lugares para asistir a un concierto tenemos que unirnos para luchar, esta gente se dará cuenta que somos importantes no solo los cantantes sino la gente que asiste. Hay que darnos a contar siempre y ser positivos.

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Paquita la del Barrio regresa a San Antonio Por Domingo Banda Foto cortesía de 3 Collective Conocida como la defensora número uno de las mujeres, Paquita la del Barrio regresa con su singular estilo musical y con una gira por varias ciudades acompañada, ni más ni menos que por Jenni Rivera, estos conciertos prometen ser especiales.“Me va ayudar un poquito ella, si viene a darme un respaldo. Me parece muy bien esta mancuerna y será un evento bonito”, dijo Paquita refiriéndose a que Jenni es otra defensora del sexo femenino. Con grandes expectativas sobre sus espectáculos, previstos para los próximos dos meses, la intérprete de “Rata De Dos Patas”, dice sentirse muy a gusto de volver a Estados Unidos.“Me siento a todo dar. Ya quería ir para haya, hace tiempo que no voy para haya. Vamos a estar junto a Jenni Rivera”, comentó en una entrevista vía telefónica desde la capital mexicana. Conocida también en el ambiente musical como “La Guerrillera del Bolero”, a la artista se le ha visto actuar en grandes

escenarios acompañando a Don Vicente Fernández. Giras en las cuales aprovecha para lanzarles su conocida frase “Me estás oyendo inútil”, a todos los varones que asisten a los conciertos, quienes en lugar de ofenderse se sienten halagados y le aplauden su dureza hacia ellos. “He ido con Don Vicente a trabajar en lugares grandes y eso se necesita hacer porque va mucha gente. Lo importante es que la gente se divierta. Ahora con Jenni y conmigo espero que la gente también tenga un momento de alegría y que lo disfruten”. Cuando hablamos de Don Vicente Fernández no podíamos dejar de mencionarle que ella ha sido una de las pocas artistas que han actuado junto al “Charro de México”, por varios años consecutivos. Ya que a Chente no le gusta repetir el mismo acompañamiento, solo Paquita y Ana Gabriel han sido privilegiadas de compartir escenario con él en más de una ocasión. “Efectivamente así es. Yo le agradezco a Don Vicente que me tome en cuenta y me lleve a sus giras. Me la pasó muy a gusto y

Paquita la del Barrio llega la defensora de mujeres, intérprete de “Ratas de Dos Patas” a San Antonio. la gente queda a gusto eso es lo importante y que todas las cosas salgan bien”, dijo muy contenta cuando se le mencionó a su amigo Don Vicente. Paquita La Del Barrio no para de trabajar, pues en el momento se encuentra también promoviendo su nuevo disco. “En México estoy promoviendo la canción ‘Resultó

Vegetariano’. Ahí se los dejo a la imaginación para que lo piensen (se ríe)”. Conforme pasaba el tiempo de la entrevista sentí que Paquita se sentía más cómoda, ya que le comentamos que nuestro enfoque no era sus situaciones personales, sino su talento y su música. En la plática habló de las primeras veces que dejó México para cantar en Estados Unidos y nos dijo donde fue el primer lugar en el cual se presentó. “Fui a Los Ángeles en el Pico Rivera, ahí fue la primera vez que vine por acá. Hemos estado ahí varias veces desde entonces”, dijo. También nos compartió que no celebrará el día de las madres, “Este año voy a estar trabajando, no me han dicho pero lo más seguro es que me toque trabajar. Como yo no tengo madre (se ríe), yo me desentiendo”. Su imagen es autoritaria y dominante, Paquita es una mujer dulce y amigable, los que hemos tenido la oportunidad de trabajar de cerca con ella lo sabemos bien. Por eso mismo la cantante no quiso dejar la entrevista sin antes dejarles a los latinos que dejan sus países en

busca de una vida mejor, su respeto y admiración. “Es un poco difícil para la gente que está por acá, yo considero a esa gente. Yo quiero mucho a los latinos en Estados Unidos, porque son gente que se han aventado al ruedo sin protección, digámoslo así. Con el riesgo de que a lo mejor ya no regresan a su casa. Son gente que por la necesidad han tenido que salir de su país, esa es una cosa que hay que admirarles y alagarles. El irse a otro país sin el cobijo de nadie y a veces sin comer. Mis respetos para toda esa gente y mi cariño”, expresó. Antes de terminar dejó un saludo a toda la gente de esta ciudad que la admira y apoya su música. “Un saludo a todos los latinos de San Antonio, a la gente de todos los países que está ahí. Saludos de mi parte y espero nos veamos pronto”, concluyó. La presentación de Paquita la del Barrio junto a Jenni Rivera será el día 14 de Mayo. El lugar es en el Freeman Coliseum a las 7:00 p.m. Los boletos están a la venta en www.ticketmaster.com y en la taquilla del recinto.

Las Princesas del Mariachi se presentan éste sábado en el Alamodome, junto a George Strait Por Patricia Garza Este sábado 01 de mayo a las 5:30 p.m., el mariachi “Las Eréndiras” se presentará en el Alamodome, tendrán 4 participaciones a lo largo del concierto, donde compartirán el escenario con Randy Rogers Band, LeeAnn Womack, Reba McEntire y George Strait, ícono de la música country, con el cual cerrarán el concierto cantando con él, el tema de “El Rey”. Las Eréndiras son un mariachi formado por 12 talentosas mujeres, el cual hizo su primera aparición en el Festival de Fiesta, en el River Walker de San Antonio, en el año de 1996, bajo el nombre del Mariachi Eréndira Xochitlán. Después de la celebración del festival, el grupo se consolidó y dio origen al Mariachi Femenil Las Eréndiras de San Antonio. El origen de su nombre se atribuye a la cultura Azteca, Eréndira significa Princesa, de manera que las integrantes de la

“realeza” llevan gran aplomo y lustre en cada una de sus presentaciones. La experiencia musical de las Eréndiras abarca una amplia gama de lugares, a donde han llevado su música. Han recibido invitaciones para actuar en países como Tokio y Hong Kong. También se han presentado con artistas de la talla de Vikki Carr, artistas tejanos y leyendas locales. El grupo femenil ha participado en varios festivales de mariachi nacional e internacional en El Paso, Albuquerque, Tucson, Las Cruces, Ciudad de México y Guadalajara. Tienen la dicha de haber compartido escenario con mariachis como “Los Camperos de Nati Cano de Los Ángeles” y recientemente con el Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, con el cual compartieron el escenario, ante una audiencia de más de 10.000 personas en la Plaza de Las Américas, en la ciudad de Zapopan, durante una gira de 10 días que realizaron por el estado de Jalisco,

Las Eréndiras, uno de las mariachis más importantes de la región. (Foto cortesía) en México, como parte del Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y Charrería. Su material discográfico incluye, “Princesas Aztecas”, “Navidad con Las Eréndiras”, y su más reciente CD “X Aniversario”. El mariachi está integrado por,

Desarae Rodríguez, Brenda Smith, Christina Garza, Debra Barrera, Cristina Calderón, Cassandra Márquez, ellas están a cargo de los violines, Claudia Franco, quien además se desempeña como directora administrativa, y toca la vihuela, Beatriz Delgado, en la guitarra, Josephine García, en el guitarrón, Joanna M. Cantú, en la trompeta, y su director musical, José Torres. Previo a su presentación, integrantes del Mariachi “Las Eréndiras” nos concedieron una entrevista. L.P. ¿Cómo nace la idea de fundar un mariachi solo con mujeres? M.E. La verdad es que no es el primer mariachi integrado solo con mujeres, pero hemos logrado mantenerlo por más de 14 años, después de la participación en Fiesta, en 1996, vimos que a la gente le gustó muchísimo, y pues a partir de ahí decidimos continuar, y aquí estamos.

Puntualizó José Torres, fundador de Las Eréndiras. L.P. ¿Qué les aconsejaría a las jóvenes que quieren pertenecer a un Mariachi? M.E. Lo primero es que tengan las ganas de aprender, de desarrollar en este género musical, que tengan la disposición de adaptarse a nuestro estilo. No es difícil que pertenezcan al grupo, lo más difícil es que se mantengan, pues tienen que acoplarse. Manifestó Claudia, integrante y representante del mariachi. Aquí no llegan Eréndiras, nacen Eréndiras, agregó Torres. L.P. ¿Cuéntenos la anécdota más memorable del grupo? M.E. Es difícil poder decir alguna en especial, pero podría ser cada viaje, en cada uno de ellos todo el tiempo nos estamos riendo, el ambiente que vea Mariachi pág 10-E

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Dating craze for the single, ready to mingle By Cristina Blackwell [email protected] Speed Dating, Rapid Dating, Express Meet, Mini-Dates… Whatever you want to call it, it is a dating craze that is changing the life of singles in many parts of the world. And now it’s here in S.A. But before you completely dismiss the idea of speed dating, consider the following scenario: You’ve worked hard all your life to get through university and then find a decent job to guarantee yourself financial stability. The problem is you never had time to meet or date that special someone along the way. So now what do you do? It’s time to set your personal life in order and begin your search for the man or woman of your dreams and live happily ever after. However, you don’t have time to meet these people, nor do you know where to start. Maybe it’s time to consider the art of speed dating as a viable option. It’s called Speed Date SA –they’re a Singles Alliance Organization that specializes in hosting speed dating events, charity/fundraisers and networking mixers for single professionals around the San Antonio, Corpus Christi and soon to be Austin area. “It gives people an opportunity to meet other individuals that are at the same situation as them,” said Tea Santos, market-

ing director for Speed Date SA. “It’s an opportunity to talk to somebody that they probably wouldn’t normally talk to had they met at a bar or at a club.” Speed Date SA is at the forefront of the dating scene in San Antonio and quickly spreading throughout surrounding cities. They make their speed dating events fun and exciting for all age groups. This type of dating is a simple, and “pressure free” way of meeting other singles. Participants have the opportunity to socialize with a variety of people in quick one-on-one conversations. It eliminates the stresses of going out to different bars/ clubs/lounges. Knowing that the busier people are, the harder it is to date. No more worrying about long lines or expensive blind dates (where you’ll probably end up disappointed!) This place takes pride in providing the best venues to host the speed dating events. They target anyone who is ready to meet new people: senior citizens, baby boomers, the gay community, and young professionals. “These people don’t get a lot of opportunities to talk to other people when they’re in bars or clubs, so here’s their chance!” Santos added. The rules are quite simple. A group of singles gathers at a cafe or similar venue. Armed with a nametag, a scorecard and their sparkling personality, couples

At Speed Date SA, single professionals can mix, mingle and match with up to 25 people in just one night. (Courtesy photo)

are paired up to begin their first date. Following five minutes of conversation, a bell is rung, and the men move on to meet their next date. Think of it as a flirt’s version of musical chairs. Following each date, participants mark on a card whether they would have an interest in meeting their date again. If a

mutual interest is noted, speeddating organizers provide each party with the other ’s phone number. What if you don’t find love? No worries –you’re still a winner at Speed Date SA. “If anything you’ll make ten or fifteen new friendships that you wouldn’t gain anywhere else,” she explained.

For more information about speed dating or to register, visit www.speeddatesa.com. So if you’re single and ready to mingle, be sure to join this place. After all, where else can you go out on a date with 25 different people, have fun… and not pay the tab?

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Tsunami film depicts stories of survivors (NAPSI)-A new documentary tells the story of the tsunami of 2004--and its aftermath--from the perspective of those who lived through it. The documentary film tries to capture what happens after the media and public attention moves on to the next big headline, while the critical work of healing and recovery have only just begun. In December 2004, an undersea earthquake produced a series of waves unlike any ever recorded. Reaching heights of 100 feet and traveling over 5,000 miles, “The Tsunami,” as it came to be known, leveled coastal communities and killed more than 230,000 people. Ultimately, it was considered by

some to be one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history. The film “Kepulihan”: Stories from the Tsunami”--follows the lives of three survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. These individuals actively volunteered to tell their stories and participate in the making of the film. The film’s title comes from an Indonesian word for healing and recovery. As the film crew returned to Sumatra each year, the survivors being profiled were allowed to view footage from their previous interviews so that they could reflect on their experience and report on their lives since then. Filmmakers were intent on al-

Film depicts the lives of survivors, after the rush of media attention is gone. (Courtesy photo)

lowing each survivor to participate in the creation of the documentary, letting it play a critical role in their personal recovery process. The film attempts to draw a clear line between the immediacy of news coverage and attention in the aftermath of a disaster and how people’s lives are impacted for years after a life-altering event. The end result is the need for longterm disaster recovery assistance. Filmmaker David Barnhart worked closely with partner groups, including The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, relief workers and medical agencies, to establish a connection with the people being considered for the

documentary. Barnhart has specialized in documenting communities impacted by war and natural disasters, focusing his lens in Latin America and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has also profiled homeless migrant workers in Chicago and the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The film will air on select ABC affiliates throughout the country on November 21, 2010. Check local listings or contact local ABC affiliates for information. To learn more, visit the film’s Facebook page or http://thetsunamifilm.com.

Mariachi ......... (viene de página 7-E) se vive es de mucha armonía, nos divertimos mucho, todas nos llevamos bien, dijo Brenda Smith, integrante de las Eréndiras, quien además, participa con otros grupos locales del género regional. L.P. ¿Qué sienten al compartir el escenario con el Sr. George Strait? M.E. Nos sentimos muy contentos, porque por ejemplo, es bien

común que en este tipo de eventos, al mariachi lo pongan “donde caiga” y en este caso no fue así, tenemos un lugar asignado para nuestra presentación, en pocas palabras compartiremos el escenario junto a esto grandes de la música. Hace días me llamo el ingeniero de sonido y me preguntó que necesrtábamos para nuestra presentación. Finalizó José Torres.

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Jon Secada returns to the “Classics” By Michael León

Bilingual singer, Jon Secada, has released his latest album –a collection of remakes of classic hits in both English and Spanish. The multiple Grammy Award winner has resulted in numerous hits in both languages so it’s no surprise that he’s chosen to pay homage to some of the artists and songwriters who helped shape his own musical history. The CD, simply titled “Classics” is a timeless and romantic recording of songs made famous in both languages by some of the world’s most wellknown artists, including Elvis, Perry Como, Doris Day, Richie Valens and Frank Sinatra. “I grew up in a very bilingual environment,” said Secada in a recent interview, “and these songs were a big part of shaping my musical style and inspiration, whether I knew them first in English or Spanish. This collection truly represents my musical history that is both very Latin and very American.” Secada added that because he grew up in a very bilingual environment, these songs were a big part of shaping his musical styles and inspirations. A tribute to the songwriters and artists, “Classics” is a fully orchestrated album recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by James Stroud with Bill Edwards as executive producer. The collection features standards: “Cuando Cuando,” “Spanish Harlem,” “Besame mucho,” “My way,” “La Bamba,” and “Que Sera Sera,” among others. “This CD is different from other standard CDs because each song was dually success-

In March 2010, Secada released “Classics,” a collection of standards that were hits in both English and Spanish including “My Way,” “Besame Mucho,” “Que Sera Sera” and “La Bamba,” among others. (Courtesy photo)

ful in both English and Spanish by a host of international artists who have had success either as bilingual or crossover artists,” explained Secada. Though he doesn’t have a favorite song on the CD, he does have a special bond with “My Way.” Having recorded a duet with Frank Sinatra for his Duets II album, getting the change to record this song was special. “I really wanted to pay homage to Sinatra on this record because of the impact he had on me when we worked together,” admits Secada. Secada, a musician who is always on the cutting edge, recently finished his fourth season as one of the star judges on the international hit show, Latin American Idol. Secada lives in Miami, Florida with his wife and two children. For more information about his music, concert tours, Latin American Idol and new projects visit www. JonSecada.com, his Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ JonSecada or follow him on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/ JonSecada.

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Do we live and learn by TV? By Nina Duran The cultivation theory states that television viewing promotes negative feelings in heavy viewers. In 1987, the Mass Communication Journal, researched whether greater television viewing could change someone’s objective, attention and perceived realism. The subjects consisted of 392 adults, 50.5 percent male and 49.5 percent female. The result: The analysis showed that television cultivates in both a positive and a negative way. A major factor that played into the research was the use and affect of demographic differences. Findings also suggested that television viewing could affect interpersonal relationships. Allow me to continue: Recently, The Media Psychological Report tested whether television exposure would result in constructing real-life examples versus people using factual and personal experiences. The study reported that accessibility and availability of television would ultimately decide who experienced the cultivation effect versus those who did not. The results of the analysis supported the argument that “television influences social judgment.” Those who watched a high volume of television tend to recall more television examples of real-life situations, while low television viewers recalled their own personal experiences. More than 30 years of research into television’s ability to cultivate viewers’ social reality demonstrates a moderate but reliable link between television exposure and some social judgments. Understanding this relationship still remains unexplainable to this day. Mass communication researchers also say that individual knowledge can affect the influence of television. In other words, someone who watches a documentary on Nostradamus for the first time may become frightened and terror-stricken, while someone more knowledgeable in this area may not react to this documentary at all. The same concept applies to the news, dramas and other programs. Although individual knowledge can determine the amount of influence, some studies show that the way reporters cover an issue in regards to news can determine whether or not we accept something as true. Several studies have found that journalists tend to cover specific, dramatic environmental events, most often those with negative consequences; stories about the risks associated with ongoing public policy or individual behaviors receive substantially less coverage. Hard news and entertainment news often show the most dramatic or most detrimental news for effect. This effect cultivates a perception of reality for the viewer. People assume that crime consumes them because they see it all the time. People fear terrorists because our news saturates us on a daily basis. This has become our reality, rather than the lives we live. Our fears and desires come and go because of what we see on television. Our social judgments remain contingent upon what television tells us. If perceived realism and social judgments can arise from hard news and entertainment news then is it safe to say that we live and learn by television? Maybe not entirely, but it certainly plays a large role in our beliefs as a society. Nina can be emailed at [email protected]



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Querida Nina: Estoy profundamente enamorada de un hombre casado, desde que lo conocí supe que era ajeno, sin embargo me ilusioné como una quinceañera, el me dijo que la relación con su esposa estaba muy mal, y que de un momento a otro el terminaría con ella, que era cuestión de tiempo. Han pasado ya 2 años y él sigue con su esposa, al lado de su familia, yo quiero dejarlo, pero solo de pensar que ya no lo veré me hace sentir muy mal. ¿Qué me recomienda hacer? Mujer enamorada.

Querida mujer enamorada: Desafortunadamente pusiste tus ojos en el hombre equivocado, ser la “otra” te pone en desventaja, pues siempre estarás en segundo plano, y estos dos años creo que son prueba suficiente de ello. Su esposa siempre llevará las de ganar, ya sea por los hijos, por los años de matrimonio o por la propia comodidad del hogar. Termina con esa relación, al principio sufrirás, pero pasará, tú te mereces a un hombre solo para ti, alguien con quien puedas pasear de la mano en público, con quien pasar fechas especiales, una persona que esté disponible todo el tiempo, no solo a ratos, alguien con quien formar un hogar. Te mereces lo mejor de la vida, lucha por tu felicidad, ese hombre no vale la pena no te hará feliz NUNCA, tal vez ni él mismo lo sea, pero ese es su problema, no el tuyo. Que Dios te bendiga y abre los ojos, el verdadero amor tal vez está más cerca de lo que crees. Querida Nina: Soy una persona muy perceptiva y últimamente en mi trabajo hay un ambiente de mucha envidia lo cual me hace sentir mal, pues no es cómodo trabajar rodeada de personas que emiten una energía negativa. ¿Cómo le hago para sobrellevar esa situación? Lorena. Querida Lorena: La envidia, sin duda, es un sentimiento de baja autoestima, cuando una persona ve superior a otra, al mismo tiempo se ve inferior ella misma. No quiero desalentarte Lorena, pero ningún trabajo, ningún lugar en el que se den las relaciones interpersonales, está exento de este sentimiento tan negativo, mi consejo es que te concentres en tu trabajo, no dejes de dar lo mejor de ti, no te contamines de las actitudes negativas de los demás, recuerda siempre que tus buenas acciones tendrán recompensas favorables, no caigas en el juego, no te dejes llevar por lo que la envidia ocasiona. Te voy a compartir una Fábula: Cuenta la leyenda, que una vez, una serpiente empezó a perseguir a una Luciérnaga; ésta huía rápido y con miedo de la feroz depredadora, pero la serpiente no pensaba desistir. Huyó un día y ella no desistía, dos días y nada. En el tercer día, ya sin fuerzas, la Luciérnaga paró y dijo a la serpiente: ¿Puedo hacerte tres preguntas? No acostumbro dar éste precedente a nadie pero como te voy a devorar, puedes preguntar. ¿Pertenezco a tu cadena alimenticia? No. ¿Yo te hice algún mal? No. Entonces, ¿Por qué quieres acabar conmigo? Y la serpiente le contestó: porque no soporto verte brillar. Lorena, no permitas que nadie apague tu brillo, siempre habrá quien desee hacerlo. Suerte, sigue brillando. Escriba a Querida Nina, 230 N. Medina San Antonio, TX 78207 ó al correo electrónico: [email protected]