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Support Grand Rapids Community College | Vote Yes on Tuesday, May 8, 2012!
Here is an interesting campaign I just found out about, it is a vote to raise bonds for the support and expansion of Grand Rapids Community College. You can visit the site or see the video below for more information, but I found the new increase in education proposed a good idea. Affordable college education is essential for the expanding skill sets needed in a faster paced work environment. Workers are no longer needed to only produce, but to create and improvise and use their minds to get the job done. I hope you support this...
read moreU.S. Condemns Photos of Soldiers Posing With Body Parts – Opinion
U.S. Condemns Photos of Soldiers Posing With Body Parts – NYTimes.com. With an increasing amount of errors going on in Afghanistan, from burning Korans, to the Massacre of 17 innocent women and children by a lone shooter, and the urinating of soldiers on dead insurgent bodies, these new photos that were taken in 2010 by soldiers in the 82 airborne and were later given to the L.A. Times, demonstrates the increasing devaluation of life that the war on terror has created in the mindset of US soldiers on tours...
read moreLos Vazquez Sounds Livestream conference, April 19, 2012
For all the Vazquez Sounds fans out there, it looks like they will be on livestream.com tomorrow at 11pm central time. The siblings will be holding an Q&A session with anyone who will be logged on. Right now on the link below you can post your questions, and comments for them to answer on the live event. I hope to see you there tomorrow. They also posted a video on their YouTube account inviting you so check those two out. Questions have already been posted on their next album songs they plan to sing and just general questions about...
read moreWrong Priorities – Michigan House Democrats Call to Action – April 2012
Dear Friend, Republicans in Lansing are stepping up their attacks against middle-class and working families across Michigan. The latest assault: Republicans have lined up about 80 bills in the state Capitol that take clear aim at the workplace rights of people like teachers, firefighters, nurses and many more. Republicans are attacking us – Democrats, Republicans and Independents – because they have the wrong priorities. We need your help to stop the Republican overreach. We have a critical filing deadline coming up this Friday, April...
read moreWharton Center Announces 2012-2013 Season Ticket Packages Now Available Up To 30% Off
Wharton Center Announces 2012-2013 Season Ticket Packages Now Available Benefits Include Priority Seating and Up To 30% Off EAST LANSING, Mich. – Wharton Center announces the 2012-2013 30th Anniversary Season and the best way to take advantage of it is by becoming a subscriber. Subscribers get the most benefits, including huge discounts and access to the best seats in the house before they go on sale to the general public. The more you choose, the more you save – up to 30% off public ticket prices! In addition, subscribers...
read moreCommittee to Honor Cesar E. Chavez – Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Thursday, May 3, 2012
Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Grand Rapids, MI. Plan to join the annual, Committee to Honor Cesar E. Chavez “Cinco de Mayo Celebration”, Thursday, May 3, 2012, Grand Rapids Public Museum! Festive Mexican dancing by Grupo Tarasco, Mexican Mariachi music by Gabriel Estrada III, and savory Mexican food by El Granjero Restaurant. This year the Unity Committee, Aquinas College, Central Michigan University, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids Community...
read moreGeorge Zimmerman to Appear in Court – Opinion
George Zimmerman to Appear in Court – NYTimes.com. It seems Zimmerman has now been charged with 2nd degree murder and is being held in jail for review by a judge if he is eligible for bail. Its been a tragic case that has stirred up much anguish and anger around the country, on the murder of a young teenage boy whose only crime was being outside in a hoodie returning from the store with skittles and ice tea. After Zimmerman made a call to the police to report it, he continued on to chase Trayvon Martin, and in a fight...
read moreMexico City Earthquake | April 11, 2012
Another earthquake just hit mexico city. It lasted a few seconds. No info yet on damage. More info to come on magnitude and depth. http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/map_detail.php?id=179934 Here is the report on the quake, so far it was calculated as a 7 magnitude quake at 66km depth. No damage so far to the city, but the quake did last a few seconds, shaking trees, post objects. UPDATE: Unlike previous quakes that have hit the city, the phone and cellphone services did not go down. It looks like parts of the city did not feel the quake...
read moreThe Benefits of Bilingualism – NYTimes.com
The Benefits of Bilingualism – NYTimes.com. Just an interesting article I read about the benefits of being Bilingual. It helps the brain not only adapt to change but also to resolve internal mental issues and ward of memory loss and prolongs the onset of certain mental diseases. What was viewed as a handicap in the last century, is now considered part of the strengths in the brain’s protection. Since fully bilingual speakers have both language centers turned on at once, the overlapping language synapse make the user more...
read moreSantorum Withdraws From Republican Race, Romney winner of the losing party – Opinion
Santorum Withdraws From Republican Race – NYTimes.com. I don’t think Santorum quitting the race is news, it was only a matter of time this happened. What is surprising is that his race lasted so long. The main reason why Santorum had to drop out was simple, Money. He just couldn’t raise the cash and compete against Romney. Romney has an ample war chest and knows how to raise money. Money buys ads, money gets your name out there, and money can change your image and manipulate your opponents image. With Santorum...
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Happy Mother’s Day, May 10 2012
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Building Bridges Tuesday May 15th – LAHBA – Sir Pizza Grand Café in Old Town
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First Annual Ovation Awards, May 19, 2012 Wharton Center
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Mexico’s 1′st Televised Presidential Debate, Winners and Losers – Opinion
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! May 5, 2012
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Hispanics in Philanthropy HIP GameChangers Conference Ideas and Investments for the Next Decade April 27-28, 2012
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Gender-reveal Parties and Cultural Despair : The New Yorker – Opinion
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LAUSD considers lower requirements for graduation – Opinion
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5 things the early polls tell us about the Obama-Romney matchup – Opinion
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West Michigan Latinos United for Obama Kickoff Event | Thursday 7:00 PM April 26, 2012
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Vázquez Sounds signs contract with Sony Music
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Facebook users can report suicidal behavior with new online tool – latimes.com
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Conversation Starter | YNPN Greater Grand Rapids | Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 8:00am
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Dazzo Reception – Lansing Area Hispanic Business Association
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14th Annual International Latino Book Awards
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Zocalo “Grito de la Independencia” 2011
