August 2012
August 16th, 2012
Written by Wendy Innes in Feature Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
The Amish are a group of people that most of us hear of, but not many people outside the Amish community know much about the structure of this society. While often treated as tourist attractions, the world could learn a lot from the Amish society, who are a devoutly religious group with strong values.
The Amish originated in the Anabaptist movement in Switzerland in the 1500s. In 1693, Jacob...
August 15th, 2012
Written by D. A. Barber in Cover Stories, Latest News with 0 Comments
With Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, and Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz, on hand in Washington D.C., the Center for American Progress (CAP) released a study on August 8, 2012, that “takes a look into Latinos’ successes and challenges as one of the fastest-growing populations in the country.”
That report comes on the heals of CAP's Progress 2050 report released...
August 13th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
Prospective Republican Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, has chosen Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, as his Vice Presidential running mate. What will that choice, that ticket, mean for the poor and minorities?Perhaps it is too early to answer that question conclusively. But both Romney and Ryan have provided ample clues. One could even conclude that the emerging Republican Party has provided...
August 10th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
Societal values, defined as beliefs, qualities, and traditions of a specific culture. They can be either appropriate or inappropriate values, beliefs, and behaviors, that families hand down through generations. They can be political, religious, social, or family issues.The core belief is that the Puritan ethics of our founding fathers created our societal values, such as a belief in hard work,...
August 9th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, Travels' Tapestry with 0 Comments
With summer coming to an untimely end, maybe taking a Mexico beach trip might lighten the load before getting back into the grind. Explore the Mexican culture, swim in the ocean, and eat great food.One of the most inviting places in Mexico is, without a doubt, Los Cabos. While there are a number of places to stay for a dose of relaxation, two Starwood properties stand out, each particularly...