I am an Economics Major at the University of Chicago- founder of Shoes4Africa.org (now www.help4africa.com) and www.jewishveterans.com / www.onejewonestory.com)
My passion is to change the world, and through the first campaign I am striving to do it, one shoe at a time.
With your help, my dedication and the support of our neighbors, I believe all my dreams will eventually come true...
What I'm Reading
A Very Short Introduction to Principles of Economics, Riding the golden tiger, great expectations, brave new world.
Subjects I'd Like to Learn More About
Economics, Development, International Relations.
An Interesting Fact
I was born in Caracas, Venezuela. I lived in Miami, Fl. Now- Chicago, IL.
Esto es algo que me consegui hace poco por el internet, que vale la pena compartir. A continuación comparto con ustedes un post acerca de los orígenes de algunos vocablos populares y expresiones criollas, que caracterizan el código lingüístico del pueblo venezolano y, en especial, el del gentilicio zuliano. Zulia, tercer, estado en importancia política y primer productor de crudo de Venezuela. Ubicado en el occidente del país, hace parte de la frontera con Colombía.Colita: Proviene de la époc... Read Full Story
This piece is about Laura, the girl that gave light to my summer.When you turn around,and I see your eyes,I begin to drownin the beauty of criesYour espelucnant beautyYour color- tan and fruityYour lips- gentle and softBella, climb with me aloft.The way you move your hair,how you wave it in the air.So sensual and bare,Incredible, but rare.Such a beautiful smile,I can see it from a mile,I've watched it for awhile,and it has caused me to beguile.Enamored, I could say to be,with no other tha... Read Full Story
As part of my summer at Google, I've had the opportunity to meet countless people that are reshaping and influencing corporate America this decade.Bill Thompson, the vice president and territory general manager of Best Buy, came to speak to a small group at Google on the focus on customer centricity. The term refers to the orientation of a company to the needs and behaviors of its customers, rather than internal drivers (such as the quest for short term profit). The Best Buy executive led us ... Read Full Story
Have you ever wondered how to express your feelings when you more than like somebody, but not quite sure if the timing is appropriate for telling them you love them?Do you feel that saying "I Like You" doesn't just do the job, but "I Love You" might not be acceptable yet?"I L E You" is the solution!I thought of this a couple of weeks back, and it works perfectly:In essence, it is the evolution of the phrase "I like you", often used by someone who's falling for another person. In this instanc... Read Full Story
This morning, Kim, the Director of Online Sales and Operations shared with me a video about an unconventional wedding.The power of surprise is infinite. To treat someone in an unusual manner, to lighten up their day, to leave in them something to remember you by, makes a world of difference.Kim ended the email saying, "your customers will probably expect you to act a certain way today. The same old greetings, the same service, the same old promises, etc. Maybe today you should surprise them. ... Read Full Story
This one's short. Just sharing a link to collegecrunch.com from 2009 rankings for colleges and universities. I am proud to report that the University of Chicago is ranked #1, on top of Harvard, Yale and Princeton.http://www.collegecrunch.org/rankings/top-50-colleges-ranked-for-2009/The University of Chicago is a private institution located in Hyde Park, on the South Side of Chicago. Founded by John D. Rockefeller, the first classes were held in 1892. The University has 14,600 students and 2,1... Read Full Story
I find myself in one of the most exhilarating cities around the world, yet one of the coldest at this time of the year. I couldn't believe it either, but yeah, San Francisco is cold. Despite the chilly breeze that makes one mutter "zezezeeeetszee", I am inspired to go explore, find new places, meet new people and experience unforgettable experiences.Friday nights are a bit different for me, though. They have always been. I was born and raised in Venezuela in a Jewish Orthodox home. My parents... Read Full Story
Note to begin, that I added “(and friends)” because Google in itself is known for its inclusive culture, and our Hispanic Googler’s Network (HGN) is that much so!The BOLD (Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development) Program is a summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students of diverse backgrounds around the United States in any of the Google offices. It brings together people of all majors, schools, colors and affinities- it brings together a taste of the world.This y... Read Full Story
Today, I am to write about what marked my life for two years, developed my interpersonal skills and helped me learn more about myself, my aspirations, my dreams than I thought was possible. Today, I write about what woke me up, what pushed me in the race of life, what got me somehow to where I am today. Shoes4Africa, Inc. is a campaign that started as a simple idea in the summer of my sophomore year in high school with my best friend Joel Wiznitzer, and overnight, turned to a globally represe... Read Full Story
Hoy me siento a contemplar el pasado. El pequeño pasado que he vivido, la gente que lo influyó, la manera en que lo hicieron, directa e indirectamente.Hoy en especial contemplo a un hombre que llevó siempre mi más alto respeto, a un marido excepcional, a un padre como pocos, a un abuelo relleno de cariño y emoción. Hoy me siento a contemplar lo que representó para mi, mi abuelo: Don Abraham Benarroch Bentata (Zichronot Libraha).Mi abuelo, y con qué honor y pasión quiero intensificar el “mi” c... Read Full Story
