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		<title>CCWA Countdowns to Election 2012 with six national security issues</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Countdown to the US Presidential election has started with the eve of the New Year and Cleveland Council on World Affairs is keeping citizens informed on critical issues of national security.     Ambassador Paula J Dobrainsky with CCWA President and Ambassador In Residence Heather Hodges. The six topics [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=825&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Hispanic Symposium: Parent involvement key to improve graduation rate</title>
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		<title>From crayon to hearts; portraits of Honduran children</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent The portraits are archived in clean minimal silver frames, keeping attention focused on the subjects. The clean dark lines of the Conté crayon merge into deliberate curves of faces with defined features, soft smooth skin and piercing eyes. From one portrait to the next each face drawn with remarkable [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=800&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Three Kings bring gifts for Cleveland youth</title>
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		<title>WIN hosts 2nd Holiday Celebration</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Worldwide Intercultural Network- Cleveland hosted its 2nd Annual Holiday Celebration of Cleveland’s Diversity on Dec. 1, 2011 at Cleveland City Hall. WIN is committed to celebrating Cleveland&#8217;s multicultural communities through collaboration and cooperation on initiatives that promote the prosperity of the region and its people. The event drew 200 guests, featured artwork by French artist [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=759&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>NSHMBA Cleveland marks fifth year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent The Cleveland Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs celebrated its fifth year on Dec. 12, 2011 at University Hospital Case Medical Center (UHCMC). Scholarship recipients, local corporate sponsors were recognized, and new leadership for 2012 was presented.  Nearly 50 guests enjoyed music, raffle prizes, food, and networking. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=757&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Julia De Burgos celebrates seasonal festivities</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Julia De Burgos Cultural Art Center celebrated Parrandon Navideno 2011 on Dec. 16, with more than 400 people attending to enjoy musical performances, plays, and games. Children’s favorite characters Dora, and Elmo made a special appearance while the Three Kings passed out candy. Home Depot volunteers helped children make [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=755&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>University Circle hosts annual CircleFest</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Cleveland: University Circle hosted the 18th Annual CircleFest Dec. 4, 2011 attracting more than 4,000 people to join in festive winter activities. The opening day offers free admission to surrounding museums with activities for children and adults alike. Julie Anderson, Chief Operating Officer at Cleveland Botanical Gardens, said the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=748&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Remington College &amp; Esperanza, Inc: Low Latino graduation rates cause for concern</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, LaPrensa Correspondent   In an effort to increase Latino student enrollment by 10 percent, Remington College is partnering with Esperanza Inc. and Cuyahoga County’s Department of Education &#38; Economic Development and El Centro to address the barriers facing non-traditional students in pursuing post-secondary education. In a community forum held at Remington College [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=745&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Spanish American Committee celebrates 45 years of service</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Cleveland: The Spanish American Committee (SAC) celebrated forty-five years of service on Nov. 18, 2011. As the agency began its New Era, staff, board members, clients and supporters took time out to reflect and honor the contributions of many whose legacy is intertwined with success and challenges of the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=741&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>CIA brings 5 Cuban artists to Cleveland</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Cleveland Institute of Art is shifting perceptions of Cuban art and culture by hosting five distinguished contemporary Cuban artists for 8 week teaching residencies.  Artists will teach classes and create work in Cleveland, and exhibit their work at the Museum of Contemporary Art. In the Arooj Ashraf photo are [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=739&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Ohioans, groups recognized by OCHLA at annual gala</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission (OCHLA) presented 9 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, 5 Nuestra Familia, and 4 Latino Military Service Distinction awards  at the “¡Celebración!’ Gala held on Oct. 7, 2011 in Columbus. Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Ramos (US Army, Army National Guard), Master Sgt. Tamara Gonzáles (Ohio Air National [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=734&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rock &#38; Roll Hall of Fame presents a glimpse of Cleveland ethnic diversity      By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Cleveland is a vibrant tapestry of cultural communities and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum brought many of them together for World Festival on Oct. 9, 2011. As the sun shone unusually bright and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=732&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>City of Cleveland celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Corespondent City of Cleveland Community Relations Board hosted a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month at the City Hall Rotunda on Sept. 15, 2011. Two hundred and fifty guests joined Mayor Frank G. Jackson to honor the ‘Many backgrounds, Many Stories… One American Sprit’. Mayor Jackson thanked the Latino community for [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=728&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>ISC: Refugees resettling in Cleveland breathe fresh life into the city</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent The Sixth Annual Summit on the State of International Communities in Cleveland was held at Western Reserve Historical Society on Sept. 24, 2011. Leaders representing many ethnic communities from, Greece, Hungry, Lebanon, India, Romania, Russian, Syria, Sweden, and Vietnam attended and learned about updated from various organizations servicing [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=726&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Jimmy Baca shares his experiences in writing and poetry at CPL</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Award winning poet and author Santiago “Jimmy” Baca shared snippets of his tragic life and how he went from being incarcerated in an Arizona prison for drug charges to a bestselling author and activist. “I write, that is what I do,” he said casually to an audience of 30 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=722&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>One World Concert features El Gran Combo and unifies Latin arts, culture, and community at CSU</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, LaPrensa CorrespondentIn an unprecedented event, Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center hosted one of the first International Latino groups, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. The sensational artists performed in front of about 1,200 people and demonstrated their standing as the island’s most popular salsa group.  El Gran [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=715&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>MBDA Business Center opens in Cleveland</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) officially launched the opening of its first Ohio office in downtown Cleveland, on Sept.  1, 2011. MBDA National Director David Hinson, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown,  US Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge, and Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson  presented $1.125 million grant  to Executive Director Carmen [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=712&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Scent</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heartbreak that inspires no poetry is like a flower without scent &#8211; it is just a hollow presence lacking in character<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=706&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Sierra Maestra relished at Nighttime</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Sierra Maestra brought traditional Cuban music in the Son Cubano (Son montuño) style to Nighttown Jazz Club and Restaurant on July 12, 2011, mesmerizing guests, tempting them to dance in their seats. Filled to capacity, the room buzzed with energy as the nine-piece ensemble brought a piece of La [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=703&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Many cultures on display at Cleveland Cultural Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Twenty seven exhibitors brought world cultures to Tower City Center in celebration of the first Cleveland Cultural Festival held on July 14 and 15, 2011. Vendors, artists and community organizations set up jewelry, artwork, ethnic clothes, and crafts along the fountain as nearly 2000 visitors browsed through.   “The [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=701&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>NewBridge giving hope, inspires minds, to launch careers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Amidst rising statistics of high school dropout rate and unemployment, NewBridge Cleveland Center for Arts &#38; Technology is a shimmering beacon of hope in downtown Cleveland. NewBridge provides career training for adults, and after-school arts programs for urban high school students, at no cost. Carlos Chinchilla and Dr. Maria [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=699&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Arts and Culture leading city revitalization with collaborative programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent The June 11, 2011 weekend was a grand time for arts and culture lovers in Cleveland as the town buzzed with excitement from East to West. The 22nd  annual Parade the Circle joined forces with the booming arts district at Gordon Square for the second year making sure the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=697&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Pujana and Wang revitalize fashion in Cleveland to help Independence Place</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Fashion and philanthropy joined forces at the Ritz Carlton on June 6, 2011 to benefit Independence Place, YWCA Greater Cleveland housing program for young women between 18 -24 years of age transitioning out of foster care. Hosts Dr. Maria Pujana of MariseDesigns and Vanni Wang of Lucio Vanni Couture [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=691&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Global Cleveland launches goal to attract immigrants and celebrates Cleveland rich multicultural heritage</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Students from Julia De Burgos Cultural Center Global Cleveland launched its ambitious vision of revitalizing Greater Cleveland into a booming economy by attracting newcomers with a fiesta at Cleveland City Hall on May 24, 2011. More than 500 civic and business leaders, young professionals joined Cleveland Mayor Frank J. Jackson [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=688&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>UHCMC &amp; Hispanic Roundtable Reception Dinner</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UHCMC &#38; Hispanic Roundtable Reception Dinner By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent University Hospitals Case Medical Center and the Hispanic Roundtable partnered once again to host the 6th Annual Hispanic Community Reception on April 18, 2011. More than 200 guests in attendance enjoyed lectures, live music by Cuban guitarist Justo Saborit and his band and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=685&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>OHSSWA: Empowering women against domestic violence</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Four years ago, 17 year old Johanna Orozco made a decision that changed her life forever. She chose to end an abusive relationship with her boyfriend of two years, Juan Ruiz. “One night while doing homework and looked at the bruises covering my body, I started to talk to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=683&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Taste of Perú captures hearts through food, music, and profound mission</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent &#160; Cleveland Clinic and Case Medical School students held a benefit for the Lamay Clinic Project on April 9, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute. More than 150 guests enjoyed the complete experience of Perú through food, cultural music, and folkloric dance performances and bid on 100 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=680&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Chancellor Univ. hosts Career Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chancellor Univ. hosts Career Fair Chancellor University, in conjunction with the Cleveland Public Library, held a career fair on April 8, 2011 at the Main Campus. More than 150 hopeful candidates met with 23 employers from various sectors of employment ranging from the Ohio State Patrol, to Avon. &#160; Formerly known as Myers University, Chancellor [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=678&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Immigrant mindset critical for economic growth</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Ratanjit Sondhe is the proverbial success story of an immigrant who pursued the U.S.-American dream and achieved it.  “Immigrant is like fresh water in a pond, without the mindset of an immigrant the pond will die,” said Sondhe, speaking at the City Club of Cleveland on March 25, 2011. Ratanjit [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=arooj.wordpress.com&amp;blog=808930&amp;post=673&amp;subd=arooj&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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