From December 2011
Kicking off 2012 Early
by Rebecca Mahony on December 20, 2011As the end of the year approaches, and we prepare to bravely enter into a new year, we make promises to ourselves that we call resolutions. Some resolutions are big, others are small. As I sit here with a whole new year ahead of me I have to ask myself what my promises will be. I have an odd personal tradition of beginning my New Year’s resolution before Christmas, since all resolutions I’ve made and waited to kickoff until New Year’s Day have never stuck. After much deliberation, I have decided on two things. 1) Read more I’ve decided reading……
Storytelling with a Twist
by Fernando Rodriguez on December 19, 2011I never knew that storytelling could be so fun! During my most recent visit to the headquarters of Ford Motor Company in Michigan, I took part in a fascinating workshop lead by members of The Moth is a non-profit group, founded in 1997 and based in New York City, dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Poet and novelist George Dawes Green wanted to recreate the feeling of his evenings in Georgia, when moths were attracted to the light on the porch where he and his friends would gather to share their life stories. The goal of the workshop……
Great Books Make Great Gifts
by Karen Moore on December 11, 2011As many folks know, I love to read. Although I have been reading books on my iPad lately, I much prefer to buy a book. In fact, I could spend hours in a bookstore finding just the right one to buy. One of my favorite items to give as a Christmas gift is a beautiful hardback book that I think the person will really enjoy. I believe it is that special gift that continues to give throughout the years. You can read it, keep it on the shelf to read again, or pass it on to others to enjoy. I……
U.S. Latinos by the Numbers
by Jesus Gonzalez on December 08, 2011According to 2010 Census data, Latinos in the U.S. are 50.3 million strong, accounting for 16.3% of the population. That means roughly one out of every six individual in the U.S. is Latino. If you segment just the children, the number jumps to one in every 4. In the State of Florida alone, the Latino population shoots up to 22.3%—almost one in every five. Latinos accounted for more than half of the nations growth in the past decade. Their buying power hangs at around $1 trillion, and for the first time in history, more are being born in the US……