Share One of the goals of her office is to highlight the “Broward” brand on county properties, programs and services. In the USA he spoke with the Director of the Office of Economic Development and Small Business in Broward, Sandy-Michael McDonald about his work in the county towards the attraction and orientation of small companies interested in doing business with the county. This office is fully registered for some 730 small businesses in the county. One of the recommendations made by your director is that before starting a business in Broward, check with this office, especially if you plan to do business with the government of this county, see the opportunities and how to navigate through that process. Can you provide general guidance on the responsibilities of the Broward County Small Business and Economic Development Division and its objectives? The office on behalf of the county works to enhance the economic vitality of Broward and does so in coordination with its community partners and cities. We seek to improve the stability and expansion of existing businesses in Broward County, as well as work to attract new ones, especially those who pay high wages to the county. There are multiple initiatives and programs that we use to support this growth and that of Broward businesses. We have the Entrepreneurship Program, International Trade (Export), Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs. We are known primarily for our small business program that supports the use of locally certified small businesses in county procurement. goals 1. Create a vibrant economy with a diverse and skilled workforce in a county that offers unique advantages that attract all types of businesses to create equitable prosperity across the county. 2. Ensure economic opportunity for all people and businesses in Broward. 3. Highlight the "Broward" brand on county properties, programs and services 4. Constantly provide responsive, efficient and quality services to the public and internal customers. During the seven and a half years that you have served as a small business director, have you seen changes in the way Hispanic-owned businesses have increased in interest and number? Do you have any statistics on this? Broward County operates a race and gender neutral small business certification program. This means that there is no specific ethnicity or gender for business owners seeking certification. However, since I have served as a director, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses has grown by more than 60%. Do you have orientation programs and / or seminars to guide Hispanic-owned businesses before and after they open in Broward County? We host workshops for all of our businesses and in the last two years we have done even more, specifically for our Hispanic population in Spanish. Feel free to see the link to our most recent workshop for Hispanic-owned businesses called Doing Business With Broward County. We will continue these workshops in the future. In your experience, what do you recommend to a new business in Broward once it starts operating? The first thing is that they learn and understand how the Broward government works. Even if they are not interested in public procurement, they could still get business start-up and business plan assistance. How many small Broward businesses are registered with your office? There are approximately 730 certified small businesses in our program. What message do you want to send to the general public and small businesses about the local government agency you lead? I need our small business community to know that there are business opportunities here in Broward County. Our office can help develop business to participate. We want the public to know that we want to keep most of the county's money here in Broward to support the businesses that are here, that hire within the county, and that spend money earned in Broward. “Doing Business with Broward County” has been one of the most recent workshops aimed at Hispanic-owned businesses “Doing Business with Broward County” has been one of the most recent workshops aimed at Hispanic-owned businesses

Cuando usted visita por primera vez la Ciudad de México, piensa que ya ha estado alli por la similitud de algunos sectores con otras ciudades de América Latina. Asi nos pasó al caminar por Polanco, donde nos hospedamos, y considerada una de las mejores y exclusivas áreas de la ciudad. Sus sombreadas y arborizadas calles, parques alrededor, la cercanía de sus variados, bien decorados y buenos restaurantes, pastelerías y cafeterias de facil acceso a pie. Conocer todo el encanto de otros puntos de la ciudad, a pesar del ruido y congestionamiento que todo destino grande trae consigo, fue realmente una bonita experiencia. In a sharing of anecdotes, friendship and respect Share recognizes the work of its writers In a pleasant and significant meeting, our newspaper recognized the work and dedication of its writers who for many years and, consequently, have been writing their well-woven articles every month. The meeting took place at the Galuppi's restaurant in Pompano Beach in front of their golf course, in a pleasant atmosphere, with anecdotes and experiences lived by each one of them, with different themes and styles in their approaches. This little sharing gave us the opportunity to see each other again, talk and give each other that big thank you hug, wishing you a happy and prosperous 2023. A thousand thanks to Ernesto Morales Alpízar, “Entre Comillas,” Mercedes Moresco, “Desde mi Ventana,” Noris Capín, “Mujer Nueva,” Luis Miranda, “Política,” and Carlos Madama Hernández, who writes to us from Argentina. I also thank my daughter Djinji La Belle for being present at all times, organizing and supporting our work.

Volver TAMARAC By En USA news Our exhibition will be open until October 31st Our journalistic work will continue to be on display at the North Regional Library in Coconut Creek until October 31st during regular library hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and the rest of the week, including weekends, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 1100 Coconut Creek Parkway - Coconut Creek, FL 33066. 954-201-2600

Share Sunrise introduced the flavor of your city through your local restaurants and businesses Held on February 23 at the city's Civic Center The event was coordinated by the city and its chamber of commerce. As a taste sample that the city offers with the variety of its restaurants and local businesses, Sunrise, in coordination with its chamber of commerce, held its flagship Taste of Sunrise event. It was nice to see and feel the enthusiasm of your community returning to your face-to-face events after the interruption due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic that hit us worldwide. Restaurants, bakeries, health food stores, and a variety of businesses participated in the food and beverage tasting, proudly presenting its specialties, adjusted to the palate of its guests. The cost of admission, which was $20, gave the large audience the opportunity to savor and enjoy dishes and drinks prepared with taste and care for a community that always expects the best from the place where they live, work and carry out their activities in family. Taste of Sunrise featured the presence of its Mayor Mike Ryan, elected officials, community leaders, participating business owners, and the enthusiasm of a public eager to taste and enjoy the local.

Share celebrated its 1st Anniversary With music by Mariachis, raffles and a family atmosphere, Tapatia, the Latin supermarket that arrived in Tamarac and has already conquered its Hispanic clientele, celebrated its First Anniversary of operations with mariachi music, raffles, entertainment and above all in a family atmosphere. Tapatia offers the smells and flavors of various regions of Central and South America, a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and food ready to take away or eat on the spot. Be on the lookout for their weekly deals. Congratulations!

Volver Broward County By En USA news Women leaders share their journey and impact in the community To mark International Women's Month last March, Coral Plaza, a senior living residence in Margate, presented its Empowered Women event, featuring a panel of renowned female leaders who celebrated their careers and impact as successful female leaders. The event took place on March 25th under the slogan "Women should be recognized every day, not just on one date." The panelists included names such as Johana Suárez, Vice President of Operations RSR Senior Residence, Melinda Twillie-Bryant, Founder/Owner of Twillie-Bryant Creative, and Isabel M. Latson, President of MNA Healthcare. The moderators and event planners included Cheryl Sanchez, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at RSR, Tatiana Hamlet, Director of Sales and Marketing at Coral Plaza, and Laura Johnson, Executive Director of Lenox on the Lake. In addition to Coral Plaza, RSR Corporation has other senior living residences such as Majestic and Lenox on the Lake in Broward County, and other residences in Miami-Dade. Attendees had the opportunity to connect and establish a productive business relationship with entrepreneurial and successful women in their professions. The event offered food, drinks, raffles, entertainment, and provided the opportunity to meet and talk with experienced women with long careers who shared their experiences with the public and what has kept them as leaders in their field. Those interested can find more information on the website www.rsrcares.com

Share El condado de Broward ofrece asistencia de alquiler para residentes que califiquen afectados por Covid-19 In the USA he spoke with the Director of the Office of Economic Development and Small Business in Broward, Sandy-Michael McDonald about his work in the county towards the attraction and orientation of small companies interested in doing business with the county. This office is fully registered for some 730 small businesses in the county. One of the recommendations made by your director is that before starting a business in Broward, check with this office, especially if you plan to do business with the government of this county, see the opportunities and how to navigate through that process. Can you provide general guidance on the responsibilities of the Broward County Small Business and Economic Development Division and its objectives? The office on behalf of the county works to enhance the economic vitality of Broward and does so in coordination with its community partners and cities. We seek to improve the stability and expansion of existing businesses in Broward County, as well as work to attract new ones, especially those who pay high wages to the county. There are multiple initiatives and programs that we use to support this growth and that of Broward businesses. We have the Entrepreneurship Program, International Trade (Export), Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs. We are known primarily for our small business program that supports the use of locally certified small businesses in county procurement. goals 1. Create a vibrant economy with a diverse and skilled workforce in a county that offers unique advantages that attract all types of businesses to create equitable prosperity across the county. 2. Ensure economic opportunity for all people and businesses in Broward. 3. Highlight the "Broward" brand on county properties, programs and services 4. Constantly provide responsive, efficient and quality services to the public and internal customers. During the seven and a half years that you have served as a small business director, have you seen changes in the way Hispanic-owned businesses have increased in interest and number? Do you have any statistics on this? Broward County operates a race and gender neutral small business certification program. This means that there is no specific ethnicity or gender for business owners seeking certification. However, since I have served as a director, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses has grown by more than 60%. Do you have orientation programs and / or seminars to guide Hispanic-owned businesses before and after they open in Broward County? We host workshops for all of our businesses and in the last two years we have done even more, specifically for our Hispanic population in Spanish. Feel free to see the link to our most recent workshop for Hispanic-owned businesses called Doing Business With Broward County. We will continue these workshops in the future. In your experience, what do you recommend to a new business in Broward once it starts operating? The first thing is that they learn and understand how the Broward government works. Even if they are not interested in public procurement, they could still get business start-up and business plan assistance. How many small Broward businesses are registered with your office? There are approximately 730 certified small businesses in our program. What message do you want to send to the general public and small businesses about the local government agency you lead? I need our small business community to know that there are business opportunities here in Broward County. Our office can help develop business to participate. We want the public to know that we want to keep most of the county's money here in Broward to support the businesses that are here, that hire within the county, and that spend money earned in Broward.

Share The Miami campus of Albizu University recently graduated from its Ph.D. program in Psychology (PsyD) to the majority of Hispanic psychologists in Florida, an achievement that helps meet a critical need for Latino psychology professionals across the country, something that the American Psychological Association (APA) has termed it as a "rare commodity." Albizu University is the number one institution in the United States and Florida in terms of Hispanics graduating with advanced degrees, particularly women. Specifically in the metric of Hispanic women graduating from the PsyD program, Albizu shares first place nationally with only one other institution. "The institution was founded to meet the need for culturally sensitive mental health care, "explained Dr. Tilokie Depoo, Chancellor of the Miami Campus of Albizu University." Particularly when it comes to psychology, barriers to treatment can be especially complex in the Latino community. " According to a national consensus of data, there are just over 7,000 psychologists of Hispanic origin in the United States, representing approximately 8.8 percent of all psychologists in the country. The disparity between Spanish-speaking providers and patients seeking care has been particularly notable in South Florida, with its huge Hispanic population. The Hispanic population in the United States is expected to reach 119 million people by 2060, representing more than 28 percent of the country's general population, according to census projections. During the 1960s, Carlos Albizu Miranda, a World War II Army veteran and one of the first Hispanics in the United States to earn a doctorate in psychology, realized during his teaching career that few graduate students in psychology of Hispanic origin were being trained with models and techniques that were not always appropriate or sensitive to the needs and sociocultural characteristics of Spanish-speaking clients.

BRUXISM By Iván Nava Share Ways not to grind your teeth. but they press their upper teeth into the lower ones, carving and grinding, over and over again. They do not do it for pleasure, those who carve and grind Teeth usually do this because they suffer from tension. There are those who say that tightening the jaw as a reaction to tension or anger in a primitive instinct. Although bruxism can be the result of stress, it can, in turn, translate into a series of of discomfort. For example, if left untreated, it may cause a series of dental discomfort, headaches, and neck and back pain. In certain cases, grinding your teeth at night can even ruin a marriage. During the day, keep your mouth in a healthy resting position. Your teeth should only touch when you are chewing food. Chew an apple. If you creak your teeth at night, get your jaw working by chewing a raw apple, cauliflower, or carrot before bed, which is particularly helpful for children, who tend to clench their jaws at night. Apply heat to the jaws. Fold a face cloth, soak it in hot water, squeeze it and apply it on both sides of your face, this will relax the tense muscles that are often related to headaches. For nighttime crackling, try a mouthguard. There are mouthguards that you soak in hot water and then put in your mouth and bite down for a better fit. They can be purchased at some sporting goods stores. Above all, stay calm. To do this you must: 1. Reduce caffeine and refined carbohydrates such as sweets, pasta and pastries, which will help improve your general nutrition. 2. Take hot baths. 3. Take things slow. 4. Learn some relaxation techniques, such as progressive regulation and meditation.

Volver BETWEEN QUOTATION MARKS By Ernesto Morales Alpizar GENERATIONS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER The purpose of this article is to provide readers with a brief overview of expert analysis, gathered from various sources, regarding the behavior of different human "generations" throughout history. It outlines, in broad strokes, a series of incredible shifts and changes that have occurred in contemporary society during the 20th and early 21st centuries. These behavioral changes have shaped a distinct personality for each era, which many scholars refer to as "generations." Scholars of "chronology" have considered these age periods and described them using a vast array of factors for each group: seven in total. Therefore, it is important to understand them and learn about their respective journeys through life. 1 - The Interbellum Generation grew up during the Great Depression, its character shaped by austerity and sacrifice. This group comprises those born between 1918 and 1939, meaning they grew up in the interwar period, making them too young to fight in World War I and too old for World War II. 2 - The Greatest Generation comprises people born between 1901 and 1927. It is also known as the World War II generation, who grew up during the Great Depression, but, unlike the previous generation, fought or lived through the war. 3 - The Baby Boomer Generation is that of those who opened their eyes to the world between 1946 and 1964 when the Second World War ended, so they were focused on the culture of effort and the traditional reconstruction of their respective countries. 4 - Generation X was born between 1965 and 1980, which allowed them to foster the initial technological culture, valuing independence and job stability to a very high degree. 5 - Generation Y, known as the “Millennials”, appeared between 1981 and 1996, which allowed them to live in the analog-digital transition, an extraordinary balance between life, work and acquired experiences. 6 - Generation Z or Centennials (born between 1997 and 2012): They are experts in the internet and social media, which are their natural tools, not a new phenomenon. They favor hybrid work, highly value mental health, and expect ethical practices from companies regarding climate change and other potential labor-related achievements. 7 - Generation Alpha has not yet arrived, but it is the one that scholars estimate will follow the chronological order, and later the Beta generation, very much in line with the digital age with its consequent Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT. In each generation, the personalities of its representatives have almost always subtly changed—though sometimes the changes have been enormous—so that they could adapt to the environment and, therefore, survive and thrive in the next phase. Nevertheless, each generation has, in some way, copied what had happened in the one before it, acquiring a different appearance, a different way of seeing things, but without losing what they consider glamour. So, for example, the music that shone in one era transcended into the next, but the latter modified some details to suit the times they were living in, so that they could claim credit for their achievements. And so it has been time and again in countless disciplines. We have the case of fashions, clothing, hairstyles and haircuts, tattoos on any part of the face and body, piercings (earrings or perforations) that are placed according to each person's taste wherever they like - also everywhere, whether they suit them or not, according to the opinion of others. Very few of their contemporaries criticize them because they understand that with age comes the acceptance or preference for new eras. On the contrary, most of society views favorably the openness with which they—those of the new generation—present themselves and considers them icons of the latest fashion trends in terms of avant-garde style. However, every generation has personally experienced the debacles, conflicts, wars, and massacres of its time and, consequently, has had to endure the irreparable loss of hundreds of millions of lives over the years, decades, and centuries. It is immensely sad, but it is an undeniable truth. At this point in history, no one can conceive of a generation that has not had to endure the deaths of its contemporaries, always young, who perhaps because they were stronger, more skilled, or more agile, were selected by their elders for certain confrontations of a military, social, or both nature, in a chain of trials, dangers, and dilemmas that have ended in disastrous wars, cutting down the peace and happiness of many families throughout the belligerent conflagrations. Of course, the older generation has never "self-selected" itself, so it has always been the young who have "paid the price," as the saying goes. It is the young who have risked their lives for ideologies, egos, territories beyond their own borders, lusts for power, and other foreign attributes that can be ascribed to certain individuals who have had the opportunity to lead or help lead their respective countries. In this way, we can, in a certain sense, attribute to young people the ups and downs that have occurred in the idiosyncrasies of their respective nations and the respective symptoms of authoritarianism, greed, evil and other adjectives of their leaders or rulers of the time in the various eras analyzed by experts in the field. It is lamentable that life leads us—whether we like it or not—down these paths, driven by some people who are out of touch with reality and driven by all superfluous ambitions. Unfortunately, these paths lead nowhere near paradise, much less to the peace we all yearn for to a greater or lesser degree. Consequently, the families that make up these nations suffer internally from the catastrophes caused by the squandering of resources, the scarcity of their most precious possessions, and the misguided course. Meanwhile, all we can do is add "good luck with your plans" and hope that, after all, the projections turn out well and in line with the humblest aspirations of the inhabitants of each region. Ernesto Morales

Each Hispanic Immigrant has their story and that of Josefina and Glorita was one of them Share On July 11 and 12, two great friends passed away, those who cling to a real, sincere and unconditional friendship. It was something that motivated me to continue engaging that connection with them. Josefina, who was 87 years old and died on Monday, July 11 at her home in Sunrise, was a seamstress and artisan who developed her craft with passion and creativity in her native Venezuela. He shared his experience here in workshops, teaching many along the way. He participated in fairs and shows of crafts and handicrafts. He was inspired by his creative pillows with messages of the Our Father and the Hail Mary. She cared and helped people in need even though she herself lived with limitations. Sewing was another of her skills and distractions. But her old age was lived alone, away from the embrace and family warmth that is so desired in the distance. He had come to the country more than 40 years ago, like so many immigrants, in search of opportunities. In the process of all those years of adaptation, working, discovering and experiencing her life as a foreigner in this country, things took another turn and her life changed to a level of loneliness, depression, deterioration of her health, and always with the longing of wanting to return to her homeland and embrace her family who one day saw her leave full of illusions. I appreciate the love and trust you showed me at all times. Rest in Peace and see you always, FRIEND! They say that true friendship, one that lasts and is consolidated over the years, does not exist. But when we have to live it and be so close to these people, our perception changes and makes us feel more committed to helping and supporting those who have placed their trust in what they perceive as a reflection of what what they want Another of my friends who passed away, after almost four months in Hospice at her home in Coral Springs, was Glorita Meléndez, clinging to life, embracing her inseparable Rosaries and prayers that accompanied her until her last day._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ I met Glorita many years ago at the Legion of Mary at St. Vincent Church in Margate. Since I saw her, I felt that warmth of mother and grandmother that we so much want to share from a distance when we don't have our own close. He always considered me like a daughter; She prayed for me, she reflected emotion on her face when she saw me, she hugged my photo like a spoiled daughter. In short, a love of good feelings towards me that I appreciated and valued at all times. It was such a motherly connection that it surprised me. Glorita was Dominican and lived with one of her children. One day she had to return to her homeland where she stayed for several years until she returned to this country where she remained surrounded by love and affection for those of us who were lucky enough to meet her and share her experiences with her. When he entered Hospice at home, he was given weeks and even days to live, but his attachment to this world gave him the supernatural strength to continue praying there, listening to his Rosary on the radio, as well as the Holy Mass. She laughed and was happy when they brought her flowers, telling her son to place them in front of the Virgin. He was very aware and recognized. Glorita Meléndez passed away on Tuesday, July 12 at around one in the morning at the age of 96. A lifetime giving love and praying for everyone. Rest in peace!

Share The Importance of Certifying Your Business with Broward County The opportunities are immense "Hispanic businesses have grown by 60% since I was the director of this office" In the USA he spoke with the Director of the Office of Economic Development and Small Business in Broward, Sandy-Michael McDonald about his work in the county towards the attraction and orientation of small companies interested in doing business with the county. This office is fully registered for some 730 small businesses in the county. One of the recommendations made by your director is that before starting a business in Broward, check with this office, especially if you plan to do business with the government of this county, see the opportunities and how to navigate through that process. Can you provide general guidance on the responsibilities of the Broward County Small Business and Economic Development Division and its objectives? The office on behalf of the county works to enhance the economic vitality of Broward and does so in coordination with its community partners and cities. We seek to improve the stability and expansion of existing businesses in Broward County, as well as work to attract new ones, especially those who pay high wages to the county. There are multiple initiatives and programs that we use to support this growth and that of Broward businesses. We have the Entrepreneurship Program, International Trade (Export), Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs. We are known primarily for our small business program that supports the use of locally certified small businesses in county procurement. goals 1. Create a vibrant economy with a diverse and skilled workforce in a county that offers unique advantages that attract all types of businesses to create equitable prosperity across the county. 2. Ensure economic opportunity for all people and businesses in Broward. 3. Highlight the "Broward" brand on county properties, programs and services 4. Constantly provide responsive, efficient and quality services to the public and internal customers. During the seven and a half years that you have served as a small business director, have you seen changes in the way Hispanic-owned businesses have increased in interest and number? Do you have any statistics on this? Broward County operates a race and gender neutral small business certification program. This means that there is no specific ethnicity or gender for business owners seeking certification. However, since I have served as a director, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses has grown by more than 60%. Do you have orientation programs and / or seminars to guide Hispanic-owned businesses before and after they open in Broward County? We host workshops for all of our businesses and in the last two years we have done even more, specifically for our Hispanic population in Spanish. Feel free to see the link to our most recent workshop for Hispanic-owned businesses called Doing Business With Broward County. We will continue these workshops in the future. In your experience, what do you recommend to a new business in Broward once it starts operating? The first thing is that they learn and understand how the Broward government works. Even if they are not interested in public procurement, they could still get business start-up and business plan assistance. How many small Broward businesses are registered with your office? There are approximately 730 certified small businesses in our program. What message do you want to send to the general public and small businesses about the local government agency you lead? I need our small business community to know that there are business opportunities here in Broward County. Our office can help develop business to participate. We want the public to know that we want to keep most of the county's money here in Broward to support the businesses that are here, that hire within the county, and that spend money earned in Broward.