In honor of #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth, we're shining a spotlight on our very own BSN SPORTS, Alcino Murray!
Join us as Alcino, a proud Jamaican native, shares his journey to the United States, the impact of Bob Marley's music, and how his rich culture has influenced who he is today, inside and outside of the workplace.
Thank you, Alcino, for sharing your story. We appreciate your insights and inspiration! 🌴🎶
I am a Bicultural Hispanic marketing/UX researcher with extensive experience in identifying the right approaches to meet clients’ objectives as “one size does not fit all”.
The Super Bowl "Dynamite Dorito" ad targets the Hispanic community; here are the Pros and the Cons:
Pros:
Uplifting portrayal: The ad showcases vibrant Latin music and dance traditions, evoking positive emotions and cultural pride.
Family focus: The multi-generational storyline resonates with the strong family values central to many Hispanic cultures.
Humor: The lighthearted tone makes the ad relatable and engaging.
Cons:
Stereotypes: Critics argue the "spicy" grandma and luchador tropes are stereotypical and reductive.
Limited representation: The ad focuses on Mexican culture, neglecting the diversity within the Hispanic community.
What are your thoughts on the Dynamite Dorito ad?
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🌟 Canto SKO left an indelible mark on my career journey, standing out as THE best #SKO experience. It wasn't just about enduring a typical PowerPoint parade and being talked at; it was an immersive blend of reward, inspiration, and genuine camaraderie. No checkboxes here—just real, impactful team building in one luxurious and stunning location.
The schedule struck the perfect balance, allowing us ample time for both learning and leisure. The cuisine whispered, "You're worth it," echoing the sentiment of appreciation from our leaders throughout our time in Austin, Texas. We departed feeling more than just colleagues; we were a tight knit family with a shared purpose.
This photo, with our stunning daily view, captures the magic of unity and achievement. It exemplifies how investing in company culture and morale yields tremendous results. This is what effective team building looks like—more than just a checkbox, it's about delivering tangible outcomes and fostering genuine connection. What a phenomenal time indeed! #Canto SKO #TeamBuilding#CompanyCulture#bestcompanytoworkfor#leadershiplessons
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Canto SKO 24’ was a HUGE success!
Thank you Christine Moore and Ryan Gallo for setting this up for us and even getting our CEO Wain Kellum to come out and enjoy with us! We had a blast, the team needed this. Great year ahead and really excited for all the work we will accomplish 💪🏾
Additional shouts to Dan Noble, Avi Kasperzyk and Chris Olive for keeping things moving along! Couldn’t have gone as smooth without all of you 🙏🏾
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3 words:
Commitment. To. Excellence.
That's what we bring to the table. How important is customer experience to you?
Let me know in the comments below how you separate yourself from the competition!
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If you have moved before... You know that each move comes with its own set of challenges!
Thank you Nancy S. for choosing Bailey's and a big thank you for your positive review! We're incredibly honored to have been part of your 17th move, and even more thrilled to hear that your experience with Baileys was exceptional.
Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have exceeded your expectations.
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Why did King Charles III award Blackpink the Honorary MBEs, at Buckingham Palace? Wouldn’t it be consider to analyse this as a sociological approach, potentially based on Generation Z’s perception?
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We are a company that handles thousands of South Korean raw materials and finished products for cosmetics, and hundread of brands. (Soon brands there could be tens of thousands.)
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What can Pittsburgh's transformation teach us in Hamilton?
Pittsburgh and the City Of Hamilton share a common history in their industrial pre-eminence in steel in the mid 1900's. Carnegie Steel, U.S. Steel, Dofasco and Stelco. Giants of their era. Dominant in their regions. Strategic employers. Philanthropic pillars. But the decline in the steel industry devastated both regions in the inevitable job losses, rapid decline of the local economies and urban decay.
What happened next in both communities shared some early similarities in the slow pivot to education and health care. But in Pittsburgh's case far more progress was made.
Our respective communities are in markedly different positions today. The reasons are many and varied and, in Pittsburgh's case the subject of a great deal of research and writing (and worth exploring if you're interested). Much harder to pin down are the reasons for our struggles. But whatever the reasons, we're at a cross roads (again). But this time we have in our grasp the potential to achieve and exceed what Pittsburgh has accomplished in the coming decades for reasons that PJ Mercanti and I touch on with Mike Fortune.
Beyond on our remarks here, let me share what I see from my work in the area that leaves me optimistic about our region's future:
💪 The Oak View Group's investment with Live Nation Entertainment in collaboration with HUPEG in our City's key downtown asset, centered as it is on entertainment - particularly music and performance - will yield massive economic local economic impacts and not just in the infrastructure investment, but in ongoing retail and hospitality spend, employment and skills training, local procurement and international civic brand recognition.
💪 We're Canada's biggest small town. Our leadership in every sector is deeply connected. We know each other. Not always collaborative or high functioning - but possessing that potential. And OVG is the kick in the pants we all need.
💪 Our region is insanely well positioned geographically as the connecting node btw the GTA and the US market.
💪 Lets not forget about the City of Burlington right next door. One of Canada's most livable cities. Widely recognized as a jewel. Led by a future focused Mayor (Marianne Meed Ward (C.Dir.) and Council. And is itself on the cusp of massive infrastructure transformation in the coming years owing to the efforts of its largest land owner and developer Alinea Land Corporation whose proposed projects in Aldershot, Appleby and Bronte Creek will soon burst into public view offering the prospect of new amenities, a remarkable inventory of housing and a magnet for the retention and attraction of talent.
Not unlike Austin Texas, we have a quirky, creative, disruptive, iconoclastic, irreverent heart. And with that the opportunity to lean into the creative industries in music, film, food, art and sports.
Its now about execution and grit.
We can do this. 🌟
The participation of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. members in Usher's Super Bowl halftime show performance holds significant cultural and symbolic importance. Kappa Alpha Psi is a historically Black fraternity founded in 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, with a mission centered around achievement in every field of human endeavor. Its inclusion in such a high-profile event as the Super Bowl halftime show serves multiple purposes:
1. Visibility and Representation: The presence of Kappa Alpha Psi members alongside Usher, a global superstar, at an event watched by millions worldwide provides a platform for showcasing the fraternity's traditions, culture, and the broader historical and cultural significance of Black Greek letter organizations (BGLOs) in America. It highlights the fraternity's legacy and contributions to community service, leadership, and academic excellence.
2. Cultural Celebration: The Super Bowl halftime show is a cultural touchstone in the United States, blending sports, music, and entertainment. The performance celebrates African American culture and heritage by incorporating elements of Kappa Alpha Psi, such as their steps, chants, or symbolism, showcasing the rich traditions of Black fraternities and sororities to a broader audience.
3. Solidarity and Support: Usher's decision to include members of Kappa Alpha Psi in his performance can also be seen as an expression of solidarity and support for the African American community and its institutions. It recognizes the importance of Black fraternities and sororities in fostering community, leadership, and academic achievement among their members.
4. Empowerment and Inspiration: For young African Americans, seeing members of Kappa Alpha Psi performing in such a significant and mainstream event can be empowering and inspiring. It demonstrates the impact and relevance of BGLOs in contemporary society and encourages young people to aspire to achievement and service.
5. Networking and Collaboration: Usher's and Kappa Alpha Psi's collaboration for the Super Bowl halftime show highlights the potential for partnerships between artists and community organizations. Such collaborations can open doors for further engagements, projects, and initiatives that benefit broader communities and causes.
In summary, the inclusion of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. members in the Super Bowl halftime show with Usher serves as a powerful statement of cultural pride, representation, and the enduring significance of historically Black fraternities and sororities in the fabric of American society. #LifememberofKappaAlphaPsiFraternityInc#Achievementineveryfieldofhumanendeavor
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I ABSOLUTELY SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH CRYPTOCURRENCY: REYGITONIUM-G
I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE INFANT DEMOCRATIC-CAPITALISTIC MINDS OF TODAY BLAME USA GOVERNMENT. THEN IS ANY GOVERNMENT TO BE BLAMED FOR HOMELESS PROBLEMS PLAGUING THE WORLD.? NO. GOD KNOWS HEADACHES USA GOVERNMENT HAVE WITH THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS. THE NEW WORLD PRACTICALLY SHOCK TO WITNESS. PEOPLE ONLY WORKING TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL.
"IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS." DOESN'T THAT ALSO INCLUDE THE HOMELESS.
THE HOMELESS ARE OUT THERE.
ARE YOU.?
HOMELESS.. OPPORTUNITY MISUNDERSTOOD.
The modern economic system is a market economy, which is a capitalist economy where people, not the government--NOT THE GOVERNMENT--own most businesses. In a capitalist economy, prices allocate capital and labor between competing uses, and capital assets can be privately owned and controlled.
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EXAMPLE, IF YOU NEED TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANY REASON OR MORE SO LETS SAY THE "HOMELESS" PROBLEM WHICH IS BELIEVED TO BE TIME & MONEY CONSUMING BUT IN ONE DIRECTION TOWARD THE HOMELESS.
HOWEVER CRYPTOCURRENCY CAN POSSIBLE ALLOWS AN EXPENDITURE OF CURRENCY TO BENEFIT ALL WHO USES THE CRYPTO & REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S CONSUMED.
THEREFORE IF A CRYPTO HOMELESS CURRENCY REYGITONIUM-G EXISTED IT'S MORE HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE HOMELESS PROBLEM CAN BE VANQUISHED BECAUSE CURRENCY-FINANCES IT'S ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO BE TAPPED INTO FOR HOMELESS RESOLUTIONS.
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THE DAMNEDEST CRAZIEST FUNNIEST EMBARRASSING ABOUT THE HOMELESS CHAOS IS ANY EXCUSE AS TO WHY HOMELESS EXIST. HENCEFORTH CONSIDER USA TRILLIONS IN DEBT & 6,120 HOSPITALS SCATTERED AROUND THE USA & MANY COUNTRIES ASKING FOR FOREIGN AID IN THE TRILLIONS & YOU TALKING EXCUSES.
MEANWHILE WE WANT TO SETTLE HUMANITY ON OTHER PLANETS.
THANK YOU FOR READING.
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Prince Harry’s acceptance speech for the Pat Tillman Award for Service is worth 5 min of your time. There is no doubt that he is worthy of this award and no doubt that what he is doing is changing lives for the better.
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Since 2021, the NFL has included “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” in the Super Bowl in honor of Black History Month. This year, the criticism seemed louder, calling the song divisive and even offensive to our national anthem. Some even booed Andra Day as she belted out the inspirational tune. Much of that criticism stems from the song’s nickname as the Black National Anthem.
📚Quick History Lesson
James Weldon Johnson wrote, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” as a poem in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. His brother set it to music and a group of school children performed it for a celebration for the late president. Fast forward to 1919, one of the most violent years for Black Americans post Civil War. The NAACP declared “Lift Every Voice and Sing” their official song. They began promoting it as the Black National Anthem and as a rallying cry for the fight for freedom and justice. In 1919, the United States did not have a national anthem. We didn’t get that until 1931 when Congress officially made the “Star Spangled Banner” our national anthem.
So is “Lift Every Voice and Sing” divisive? I’d say quite the opposite. The song doesn’t say lift Black voices, but every voice. Singing it is recognizing and honoring our history. It doesn’t replace or compete with our national anthem. It is a song that inspires and envisions liberty and justice for all. For those who take issue with its 125 year old nickname, is it the semantics that’s the issue or just the concept of freedom and justice for all?
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1moOne of the best bosses I have had to date. Love seeing inclusion. Nice seeing him with an opportunity in the sportlight.