by Veronica Cool | Jun 4, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
Although the foreign-born population of Maryland is only 14 percent, hailing mostly from Asia and Latin America, we’ve forgotten that our parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents hailed from England, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Germany and Spain. Immigrant blood flows...
by Veronica Cool | May 19, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
Did you know that 70 percent of U.S. employees are either not engaged or are actively disengaged? Let me break this down for you: Only three out of every 10 people are actually ON. Of course, the impact of this is dramatic, with various studies reporting the loss of...
by Veronica Cool | May 12, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
January is long gone as the resolutions lay like the rumpled clothes atop the stationary bike…We are back into our routine. Potentially derailing the tremendous accomplishments of 2017, after all insanity is doing the same thing you’ve always done and expecting...
by Veronica Cool | May 12, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
What happens with Immigrants opt to sit out one day? Could we, as a country, function? Well, it’s happening February 16, 2017, A Day Without Immigrants. This protest is gaining momentum across the United States in light of the increasing pressure and raids from the...
by Veronica Cool | May 12, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
If today, you moved and relocated to Italy, it would take you approximately 10 years to become acculturated as an Italian. Acculturation is the process in which an immigrant adjusts, or acculturates to the local culture, language, customs, traditions, etc. Becoming...
by Veronica Cool | May 12, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
Have you ever enjoyed a gloriously chilled glass of pear or pineapple juice? Or savored a tasty tamarind ice? Pretty common occurrence in a Dominican household, especially in the hot summer months. How about yaniqueques or quipes? Dough or wheat rolls stuffed with...
