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Ruth Cuadra

The Next Hundred Million by Joel Kotkin - 0 views

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    argues against American decline says immigration from Asia and Latin America will be a force for dynamism, innovation, and prosperity challenge will be promoting social mobility and economic prosperity for aspirational Americans
Lisa Eriksen

48% of Americans Prefer to Live for Today Than Plan for Tomorrow - 0 views

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    I wonder how museum professionals would respond to future planning?  Perhaps why the Leader of the Future project is important?
Lisa Eriksen

As Parents Age, Asian-Americans Struggle to Obey a Cultural Code - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    What are the cultural issues involved in eldercare?
Ruth Cuadra

Million American Jobs Project - 0 views

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    If this is true, do museum stores have an obligation to stock more American-made products?
Ruth Cuadra

NewsDaily: Science cafes offer a sip of learning - 0 views

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    Americans may be turning away from the hard sciences at universities, but they are increasingly showing up at "science cafes" in local bars and restaurants to listen to scientific talks over a drink or a meal.
Carol Tang

The Keys For Keeping Your Brand Relevant In The Post-Occupy Era | Co.Design: business +... - 0 views

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    "Americans no longer crave bigger and better..."
Ariane Karakalos

NCCP | The Changing Face of Child Poverty in California - 0 views

  • Despite the national decline in child poverty and low-income rates in the United States since the early 1990s, the rates in California have surpassed those of the nation.
  • a large and growing majority of poor children live in working families, and as many of California’s poor children live in two-parent as in single-parent families.
  • Almost half of all California’s children are immigrants, and the large majority of these immigrants are Hispanic.
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  • Poverty rates for Hispanic children increased from 30 to 34 percent, an increase of 14 percent. Poverty rates for African-American children went from 32 to 24 percent. At the same time, the poverty rates for white children stayed nearly flat at about 11 percent.
  • The poverty rate for Asian-American children was 19 percent during 1996–2000.
  • Children in two-parent families in California are more likely to be poor than they were two decades ago, but they continue to have much lower poverty rates than children living with single mothers.
    • Garry Golden
       
      all relevant stats for our Domain work... have noted this file in Dropbox as well as a resource
Lisa Eriksen

Everyone In The World Hates Their Jobs--But Americans Hate Theirs The Most | Co.Exist |... - 2 views

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    More info on work-life balance.  Not looking good for US.
Karen Wade

Southland libraries turn a page and embrace the digital age - 1 views

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    Well, the transformation of the public library may not be breaking news, but it certainly is a reminder that the library of yesterday is outdated. If changes like those seen in Cerritos occur in communities throughout the country, the American Library will not only survive but thrive.
Ruth Cuadra

The Decline and Disappearance of the Middle Class Neighborhood - 0 views

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    A new study observes the growing economic and income divide's impact on America's neighborhoods. Researchers have found the proportion of Americans living in 'middle class' neighborhoods declining, while 'rich' and 'poor' neighborhoods are growing.
Ruth Cuadra

New Balance Makes Sneakers Based on American Literature - 1 views

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    Shoes based on literature. Looking for ways to cross-polinate can be an effective way of keeping customers interested in your product.
Ruth Cuadra

Millennials read more books than their elders, Pew study finds - 0 views

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    Among younger Americans who did read at least one book, the median or typical number read in the past year was 10, but they seems to value libraries less than older adults.
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