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I love the fact that President Obama and the new administration are making every effort to use all technological resources available to lead with integrity and transparency. Gone are the days (I hope) of politicians throwing and exchanging money behind closed doors. Democracy is about us all being involved and informed. This new website, WWW.RECOVERY.ORG, [...]
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In case you did not heard Bono’s speech at the 2006 National Prayer Breakfast, let yourself be stirred, informed, and moved to action.
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After the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb 5, Obama announced the establishment (another executive order) of the new White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Joshua DuBois will lead the office, composed a great advisory group of 25 religious and secular leaders.
“Whether it’s connecting groups that are training people to do new jobs, or [...]
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“This is my hope. This is my prayer.” -Obama
Did you get a chance to watch the National Prayer Breakfast this past Friday, February 5. Tony Blair delivered the keynote address and Casting Crowns, a Christian rock group. The National Prayer Breakfast, currently co-chaired by Reps. Vern Ehlers (R-MI) and Heath Shuler (D-NC), is a yearly [...]
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“Trends in Higher Education,” is published twice annually, last published in August 2008. The special issue (compiled by Phyllis T.H. Grummon, PhD., Director of Planning and Education SCUP) looks at the state of Higher Education and: Demographics, Economics, Environment, Global Education, Learning, Politics.
For more information visit the Society for College and University Planning at: www.scup.org
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Yesterday, we learned a lot about our new president. For starters, he is human. He makes mistakes just as every ordinary person. What makes him different is the fact he is willing to admit his faults. Obama understands the importance of taking responsability of your actions. That is a significant leadership lesson.
So what’s the background [...]
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What was your favorite Superbowl commercial in 2009? I think Bridgestone owned the advertising space! My top ads for 2009 are:
Bridgestone – “Jump Around” and “Squirrel” and “Mr. Potato“
Cocacola – “Picnic“
Doritos – “Crystal ball” and “Power of the Crunch“
I really liked Cars.com Ad: “David Abernathy.” The story didn’t particularly fit for a cars ad, but [...]
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A speech that will go down in history. My favorite parts are highlighted in red.
Enjoy and be inspired!
Jorge
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My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, [...]
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VOTE VOTE VOTE….don’t be lazy and think ONE VOTE doesn’t matter! I have asked dozens of people and I’m truly shocked (and quite upset) to hear some say: “No, I am not voting” or “my vote will not help.”
Excuses are diverse, with the most popular being, “I am not surprised by any of the two [...]
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The researcher in me, has always been intrigued by psychographic, demographic, and geographic data. A while back I posted another entry (also from Forbes) on the fastest growing cities in the world. This study is on the stress levels among America’s busiest (and principal) cities. Check out the full Forbes article here.
Short list of the [...]
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