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PR for People® THE CONNECTOR – MARCH 2020

This month, we shine the spotlight on the Italian author Marcella Nardi, who was born in the small medieval town Castelfranco Veneto. Nardi has published nineteen books, some of which are technically novellas.


Libraries We Love – Biblioteca Italiana Seattle (BIS)

The key to understanding people and the world around us begins with education. One way to learn about the world is by developing a love of books. Each month, we profile a library. Large, small, urban, rural, post-modern, quaint or neo-classic; do you have a library that you love? Tell us about it. This month, Patricia Vaccarino writes about the Biblioteca Italiana Seattle (BIS), a library of books, film and music in the Italian language that is hosted by the Il Punto! Italian Cultural Center in Seattle.


Evolution and Ethics: It’s Not an Oxymoron

The evidence suggests that cooperation was the “master architect” of evolutionary complexity, especially in humankind.  That’s why ethics is so important. The selfish gene model of evolution is a one-sided caricature.  Darwin himself understood the important role of ethics in human evolution. The ethical implications of a fundamentally cooperative model of human evolution are obvious.  Effective social cooperation depends on having a harmonious social relationship.


At Ground Zero in Washington State

“I can’t believe the city is canceling the St. Patrick’s Day parade and run next weekend. Don’t you think this is an overreaction?”


Learning to lead by listening to others

 Eduardo Mendonça has performed for Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama. He himself descends from a royal African family. But the hardworking Brazilian-born musician doesn’t rest on his laurels. With his wife, Ana Paula Mendonça, the naturalized American citizen founded Show Brazil Productions, a Seattle-area company that promotes Brazilian arts and education opportunities throughout the United States and Canada.


Does the Scandinavian Model support Bernie’s Socialist Message?

Does the Scandinavian Model support Bernie’s Socialist Message?And does it matter if it is not socialist, but would benefit the average American?


Beyond the “Selfish Gene”

The traditional model of biological evolution is outdated.  The time has come to replace it with a more inclusive paradigm. 


The Value of Improving Leadership Communication

There are many attributes of effective leadership. Determination, critical thinking, and management skills are just a few examples of great leadership qualities. Perhaps one of the most important, however, is the immense value of leadership communication.


Every woman needs a Fairygodboss.

Fair – y- god- boss (noun) – a person who elevates women at work

 Fairygodboss is the largest career community where highly motivated and authentic women can connect with other career-minded individuals to share real-life experiences and help one another to succeed. FGB supports women in their careers through free resources like company reviews, over 100,000 job listings, virtual recruiting events and a...


How to use business plan competitions to fund your startup

Securing funding for startups continues to be one of the most challenging obstacles facing entrepreneurs. Even established businesses looking for growth funding often face barriers in obtaining the finances they need. When traditional funding sources fail, it might be time to look to more unique alternatives. One such option being the world of business plan competitions.