Is it possible to explore diversity and create dialogue among diverse groups through art? Can art help combat racism, discrimination and prejudice in the workplace? Can a company effectively use art to change the attitudes of its employees, fostering shared cultural appreciation and understanding? Valerie Cooper seems to think so. As founder of Picture That LLC, a Stamford, Conn., company that helps to promote cultural awareness and. . .

The cellular telephone industry’s 2005 convention, held this past March, reflects an era in which cell phones are redefined as mini TVs, video game players and music devices. “We’re seeing wireless become the third screen,” said Jeff Kagan, an independent telecom analyst. “Wireless has been around for about 20 years, and it’s mostly been about voice. Right about now is when wireless is expanding into new business areas.”. . .

There have been many times in my life when circumstances for my success weren’t exactly ideal. I suppose I could have let that determine where I ended up, but something kept pushing me to challenge the system.

I was born in Charity Hospital in a segregated South, one of five children growing up in a two-bedroom house. . .