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Shared on Nov 4 2008 in Our Thoughts by Will Mandeville

Hope Blurs Eternal

As we get out to vote, and either relish the results or lick our wounds in the aftermath, let's continue to hope that our newly elected leaders deliver on the promise of change.Read More »

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Shared on Oct 24 2008 in People by Will Mandeville

Valarie Kaur: Oriented to Action

Valarie Kaur is a remarkable person. She could be easily jaded by what has gone on around her. Instead she chooses to do something about the things she feels she can change, to make a positive difference, again and again.Read More »

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Shared on Oct 22 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Pepe

Musica!

Joe Ray is an eclectic guy! You can see it in his art, and you can hear it in his voice. Growing up on an Indian Reservation as a Mexican American has colored everything he has done in his life. Culture, color and contrast are a part of his communication style, and his musings about the influence of music, especially Rock and Roll on his life will give you a glimpse into "Pepe's" world.Read More »

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Shared on Oct 9 2008 in People by Sally Clasen

Sustainable Lessons: Molly Melching

BLUR continues to feature profiles of business people who could be focused only on making good for themselves, but instead are devoting their lives to giving back. Find out what they are doing, and let BLUR know about others who are doing the same.Read More »

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Shared on Oct 9 2008 in Family & Culture by Keith Rosenblum

Optimism Through a Critical Lense

Author and talk show regular Richard Rodriguez remains up-beat about the blending of cultures in America, even as he takes on Mexican American clannishness and other pet peeves.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 29 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Will Mandeville

Bringing the World Together Through Film

Jehane Noujaim turned her wish for world peace into a world-wide celebration of culture and understanding through the powerful medium of film.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 25 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Maribel Mandeville

A Foundation With Kids at Heart

The ALAS Foundation, born from Spanish-speaking musicians' and leaders' desires to help less fortunate kids get ahead, partners with The Earth Institute at Columbia University to address opportunities for early childhood development throughout Latin America.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 16 2008 in Family & Culture by Matt Gittleman

A Unique School with a Global Mission

John Stanford International School teaches its students to embrace diversity through the makeup of its enrollment and its culturally relevant curriculum.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 15 2008 in People by Anita Mabante Leach

Spiral of Success

Wendi Levy and Kim Etheredge embarked on something many of us would love to do, building a business that responds to their own personal experience and what they are passionate about.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 2 2008 in Lifestyle & Entertainment by Will Mandeville

BLUR Music

Music often provides a way to connect culturally and socially with others in a language that is universal.Read More »

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