“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.”  Albert Einstein  

“Black Women Are Joining the American Military at a Disproportionate Rate” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/us/black-women-enlist-at-higher-rates-in-us-military.html “Michigan City Turns Down Millions of Dollars, Saying Federal Money Is Not Free” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/us/michigan-city-of-troy-led-by-tea-party-mayor-rejects-federal-dollars.html “Nurses Plan to Strike at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/nyregion/nurses-at-st-lukes-roosevelt-hospital-to-strike-jan-3.html “The Post-Truth Campaign” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/opinion/krugman-the-post-truth-campaign.html “Using Google’s Data to Reach Consumers” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/business/media/using-googles-data-to-sell-thermometers-to-mothers.html [...]

Millennial Mindset The millennial is self-published and self -managed. Although they are worse off financially than their baby boomer parents were at the same age, many feel they are better off culturally. They’re creators and publishers, sharing music, fashion, food and travel experiences with the world via their personal blogs, YouTube and social networking profiles. [...]

“Tough Choices for Cities as Federal Aid Shrinks” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/22/us/cities-struggle-as-us-slashes-block-grants-program.html “Housebound for the Holidays” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/22/opinion/collins-housebound-for-the-holidays.html “Surviving a Storm” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/22/business/tsunami-reveals-durability-of-nissans-leaf.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper “Social- Minded Hip-Hop Is Making a Comeback” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/22/arts/music/social-minded-hip-hop-makes-a-comeback.html “Housing Slump Was Deeper” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204552304577112351419917484.html “Michigan to Put Detroit Finances Under the Microscope” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203686204577112623626759202.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Industry Coverage: “NYU [...]

“Passion, it lies in all of us, sleeping…waiting…and though unwanted…unbidden…it will stir…open its jaws and howl. It speaks to us…guides us…passion rules us all, and we obey. What other choice do we have? Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love…the clarity of hatred…and the ecstasy of grief. It hurts sometimes [...]

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”  Dale Carnegie  

“Two Earth-Size Planets Are Discovered” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/science/space/nasas-kepler-spacecraft-discovers-2-earth-size-planets.html “Separation Of Newt And State” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/opinion/dowd-separation-of-newt-and-state.html “Unemployment Eases, Jobs Still Scarce” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204791104577110810830638508.html?mod=googlenews_wsj “Car Dealers Sing: ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Lexus’” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204058404577110491005083580.html Industry Coverage: “Black America has to re-brand” – PhillyTrib.com http://phillytrib.com/commentaryarticles/item/2002-black-america-has-to-re-brand.html  

“Rebuffing Governor, Florida A&M Declines to Suspend President in Student Death” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/us/spurning-governor-scott-florida-am-declines-to-suspend-ammons.html “The Sidney Awards, Part I” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/opinion/brooks-the-sidney-awards-part-i.html “Florida College Resists Call to Suspend President” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204879004577108373101078592.html “P&G Clears Plan for Mobile Coupons” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204879004577108931751568986.html Industry Coverage: “A Bronx Tale: How Racism Created and Perpetuates Poverty” – Theroot.com http://www.theroot.com/buzz/how-racism-created-and-perpetuates-poverty-bronx [...]

“Some people want it to happen, some people wish it could happen, others make it happen.”  Michael Jordan  

If we are not proactive in managing our business and sharing correct information and content with our colleagues on a timely basis; if we guess at something and assume instead of knowing about it for sure; if we’re not influencing events and instead being defined by them, then we are not doing our jobs.  

“Reliving the Best (and Worst) Ads of 2011” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/19/business/media/reliving-the-best-and-worst-ads-of-2011.html “Cesária Évora, Singer From Cape Verde, Dies at 70” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/19/arts/music/cesaria-evora-morna-singer-from-cape-verde-dies.html Industry Coverage: “Death of Florida A&M drum major ruled a homicide” – Thegrio.com http://www.thegrio.com/news/death-of-florida-am-drum-major-ruled-a-homicide.php  

“Ford’s Home Team Chooses New York As Site for Lincoln’s Boutique Agency” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/business/media/wpp-to-start-boutique-agency-for-lincoln.html “They Put the Face On an American Sound” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/books/blue-notes-in-black-and-white-by-benjamin-cawthra-review.html “No Train for the Motor City” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204844504577100660265044228.html “New Clouds Form Over Cablevision” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204844504577100992653048540.html “How Procter Should Play Its Chips” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204844504577100793777029320.html “Persistent culture of [...]

“Regular Marijuana Use by High School Students Hits New Peak, Report Finds” – NYT http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/marijuana-growing-in-popularity-among-teenagers/?ref=todayspaper “Mitt’s Zest For Zings” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/opinion/collins-mitts-zest-for-zings.html “Weight Loss, With Divas and Public Service” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/business/media/weight-loss-with-divas-and-public-service-angles.html “Young Adults Get Wider Health Coverage Since Overhaul” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203893404577098711020155588.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_News_5 “Chasing the New Angel Investors” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204026804577098492659395130.html?mod=googlenews_wsj “A Bubble Down on [...]

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”  Gail Devers  

“Tycoon’s Next Big Bet for Space: A Countdown Six Miles Up in the Air” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/science/space/paul-allens-plan-airplanes-as-launching-pads-for-rockets.html “Honeymoons In Space” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/opinion/dowd-honeymoons-in-space.html “Newt, Mitt, Bibi and Vladimir” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/opinion/friedman-newt-mitt-bibi-and-vladimir.html “Chrysler Gains Momentum” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204336104577096870888839962.html “Fiat Gears Up, Cautiously” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203518404577096621789444492.html “The Working Class Revealed” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203413304577084702837921644.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Industry Coverage: “Homeless children [...]

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. [...]

“Targeting the Unemployed” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/13/opinion/targeting-the-unemployed.html “Economy Poised For Growth Spurt, But Risks Around” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204336104577094773730223212.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Industry Coverage: “Mariah Carey, Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder Among BET Honorees” – Essence.com http://www.essence.com/2011/12/12/mariah-carey-maya-angelou-stevie-wonder-among-bet-honorees/#ixzz1gQf2vIbf  

“If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you.”  T. Alan Armstrong quotes  

“Depression And Democracy” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/opinion/krugman-depression-and-democracy.html Industry Coverage: “Lowe’s hardware pulls ad from ‘All-American Muslim’ after Christrian group’s outcry, now faces more outrage” – Nydailynews.com http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/lowe-hardware-pulls-ad-all-american-muslim-christrian-group-outcry-faces-outrage-article-1.990214 “Oprah wants black audiences to back OWN” – Thegrio.com http://www.thegrio.com/entertainment/oprah-wants-her-black-audience-back-for-own.php  

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”  Nelson Mandela  

“Bluntly and Impatiently, Chief Upends G.M.’s Staid Tradition” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/business/gms-chief-daniel-akerson-shakes-up-automakers-staid-traditions.html?pagewanted=all “All The G.O.P.’s Gekkos” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/opinion/krugman-all-the-gops-gekkos.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper “Consumers Hit Shops Despite Lost Wealth” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203501304577086083796288656.html?mod=googlenews_wsj “Inflation Rate Seen Outpacing Home Prices for Years” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203413304577086423917479552.html “Harlem Draws a Restaurant Crowd” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203413304577086611924622758.html?mod=googlenews_wsj “Dirty Secrets In Soap Prices” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203413304577086251676539124.html Industry [...]

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”  Aristotle  

“The Last Herman Cain Column” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/opinion/collins-the-last-herman-cain-column.html “From Vacant to Vibrant” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/business/developers-revive-closed-auto-plants.html “G.M. Re-examines Volt As Safety Concerns Rise” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/business/general-motors-to-re-examine-volts-welded-parts.html “Ice Cube Is In The House” – NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/garden/ice-cube-on-eameses-and-his-hometown-qa.html “City Schools Gain in Reading, Math” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203413304577084193303277380.html?mod=googlenews_wsj “Old-School Labor Brawl Erupts at Ohio Tire Plant” – WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204319004577084441182793280.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Industry [...]

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always [...]