HEALTHY HOME WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN “PEOPLE & PLANET” GREEN SMALL BUSINESS CONTEST

April 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

$5,000 Prize Awarded to Three Companies in California, Maryland and Ohio for Their Dedication to Building Healthy Homes Three winners were announced today for Green America’s quarterly “People & Planet Award,” which recognizes innovative entrepreneurial U.S. businesses that deeply integrate environmental and social considerations into their strategies and operations. Each of three winners will receive $5,000. The winners are: Green Broom Brigade, Lompoc, CA; Community Forklift, Edmonston, MD; and Ecohouse, Galloway, OH. Winners were selected by the public during a month-long open voting period online at Green America’s website. This round of the Awards focused on green businesses that have taken superior steps to improve sustainability and healthy living in the … [Continue reading...]

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8th Annual Planet Heart Celebration in NYC – April 24th, 2014- Gary Null to be Guest Speaker

April 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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COME CELEBRATE!! GOOD NEWS PLANET WILL BE BROADCASTING AND MODERATOR OF THE  WORLD PEACE PANEL  THURSDAY - APRIL 24TH, 2014  Subud Chelsea Center 230 West 29th Street, New York City  4:00 pm to 11:00 pm Seating Limited! To Register Call: 212-222-5432 "Once a year we gather in friendship, love and light to celebrate   the rare gift of this glorious Planet Earth.  With wisdom, inspiration and gratitude we invite you   to join us for this Annual Festival at the Subud Chelsea Center,  and be counted as a Wisdom Keeper of our great planet." Listen here to PLANET HEART's PSA for 8th Annual World Peace Earth Day Celebration ! Voice Over Script written by Andrew Kaen; Vocals by Christine Marie aka IMOV; Produced and Edited by … [Continue reading...]

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Sri Tathata Visits in New York in May

April 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Dear friends, I am writing to offer you an extraordinary invitation to be in the presence of a great holy man of our time, Sri Tathata. I was fortunate to have attended his Mahayaga - with more than one million people! - in India in February. Sri Tathata is an instrument of the Divine Will who has been preparing over many lifetimes to help humanity at this moment when our evolution demands a profound transformation. His mission is to break the shield of darkness covering human consciousness today and kindle the light of Dharma in all aspects of life. He has come to harmonize the troubled energies of Nature, to prompt the evolution of human consciousness, and to establish Divine life on Earth. You will have a chance to experience the light of Sri Tathata during his historic first … [Continue reading...]

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Jack Kosakowski , Junior Achievement Discusses Teens & Personal Finance Survey

April 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Survey Reveals a Gender Divide in the Ways that Boys and Girls Manage their Money and Plan for College; Experts Offer Tips on How to Make Your Teen Financially Savvy This year, nearly three million young people will graduate from high schools across the United States. Many will continue their education, while others will begin pursuing careers. In both cases, they will be required to make many of their own decisions which will have financial implications and directly impact on their ability to become independent. Junior Achievement’s and The Allstate Foundation’s annual Teens and Personal Finance Survey provides a snapshot of teens’ behaviors and attitudes around money management. It examines how teens view the importance of effective spending, saving and budgeting—and their … [Continue reading...]

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Announcing Quinnipiac’s New Online MS in Business Analytics Program

April 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Dear Paul, The Quinnipiac University School of Business is pleased to announce the addition of a new online graduate degree program: MS in business analytics. This 100 percent online program provides a strong quantitative foundation that includes advanced statistics, data mining, text mining, tools for analysis and presentation. The field of business analytics is in high demand and will continue to grow in the foreseeable future. Numerous industries have noted an enormous need for individuals who possess the skills required to apply data to the solution of business problems, to create new business opportunities and to support innovative practices. In recent years, business analytics has become a high priority in industries ranging from insurance and financial services to marketing … [Continue reading...]

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Lens of Liberty

April 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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                        "Lens of Liberty" by The "Vernon Krieble Foundation"!These short features encourage and inspire listeners to remember that along with our freedoms come responsibilities.They talk about knowing your rights, knowing the constitution and immigration to name a few.  In addition, please watch the 90 second series Science Features called "The Discovery Files by the National Science Foundation - these feautres are free for you to use. They cover fascinating topics such as the development of a bionic eye, remote-controll insects, and more! www.radiospace.com/liberty.htm     You’ll also see other free content on our download site for radio … [Continue reading...]

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APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH, www.AutismSpeaks.org

April 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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National Company Presidents Available to Discuss How Listeners Can Support Autism Speaks’ Denine Torr, Director of Community Initiatives, at Dollar General w/ Peter Morton, Vice President of Development at Autism Speaks, Michael Rosenoff Associate Director of Research Autism Speaks With the approach of Autism Awareness Month and advocacy organization Autism Speaks’ annual Light It Up Blue campaign kicking off on April 2, one of its largest partners, Joe’s Crab Shack, White Castle and Dollar General is gearing up to help raise funds and awareness of the disorder, which affects 1 in 88 children in the U.S. Joe’s Crab Shack President Jim Mazany, White Castle owner Marci Ingram aren’t in this interview, but respective companies’ campaigns to raise funds and awareness of autism … [Continue reading...]

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USA Science & Engineering Festival

April 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Dear Media Professionals, I need your HELP in inviting people to attend the USA Science & Engineering Festival. All you have to do is SHARE this email ---- Your efforts could inspire the kid who will eventually find the cure for cancer!!!  This will be the 3rd USA Science & Engineering Festival -- a  fun, entertaining, educational and FREE event. Why have a Science Festival?  Society gets what it celebrates! As a culture, we celebrate actors, pop stars and athletes and we generate a lot of them .... but we do not celebrate science and engineering. Our event is analogous to an art, music or food Festival, but it is focused on Science and Engineering. There will be over 3,000 hands-on activities and over 150 stage shows. And --- while having fun --- participants … [Continue reading...]

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Gary Zukav

April 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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The dynamic 25th Anniversary Edition of a New Age Classic including prefaces by Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou, an 85 page study guide, and website links for further study. THE SEAT OF THE SOUL. www.seatofthesoul.com 25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide “If there was just one book on this planet that I could recommend that you read, it would be this book, The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav. It has been for me, one of, if not the most powerful book I’ve ever read, except for the bible.” —Oprah Winfrey “I suggest to the new Zukav reader to draw close to share this book with someone who has firm nerve and a wonderful sense of humor because when Zukav’s ideas stop challenging you, you will laugh with the wonderful laughter of the discoverer who has found a new … [Continue reading...]

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PEACE INK SYMPOSIUM AUTHORS SPEAK OUT FOR PEACE THROUGH WORD & DEED

April 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Join Us on FRIDAY, APRIL 11 - 6-9:30PM Studio Anya, 49 West 24th Street - 8th floor, NYC Live from New York and Streaming from California join authors, James O'Dea, Philip Hellmich, Laura Simms, Dr. Kurt Johnson, Jesse Richards and Swamini Sri Lalitambika Devi with moderator, Jonathan Granoff. Also presenting are composer, Guillermo Silveira and artist, QX Wang.   James O'Dea CULTIVATING PEACE Going far beyond conventional techniques of conflict resolution, James O'Dea provides a holistic approach to peace work, covering its oft-ignored cultural, spiritual, and scientific dimensions. Philip Hellmich GOD AND CONFLICT Philip brings more than 25 years of experience in international development and conflict … [Continue reading...]

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World Water Day 2014

April 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Ensuring Safe Water Lack of access to safe water affects more than 1 billion people in the developing world. Annually, 2 to 3 million children under age 5 die of diseases acquired through exposure to contaminated water.Thanks to a simple technology developed by retired CDC scientist and researcher Dr. Eugene Gangarosa and his colleagues, safe water is becoming a reality for even the poorest families in the most remote parts of the globe. Called the Safe Water System, it combines water treatment using inexpensive diluted bleach solution and safe water storage using narrow-mouthed containers and lids. In recognition of International World Water Day, join us in making a commitment to ensure safe water for people around the world by learning more … [Continue reading...]

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3rd USA Science & Engineering Festival Latest News

April 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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The Countdown is on! The USA Science & Engineering Festival Finale Expo is just 43 days away! RSVP and share the event with your friends on Facebook by clicking here. Latest Festival News: The Festival Expo Finale is just around the corner and NOW is the time to start planning your weekend! Visit our FAQ section on our website for all of your Expo related questions. And as a reminder, we strongly recommend you take the Metro to the Expo as parking is very limited. Remember, the Kavli "Science in Fiction" Video Contest is calling on students in grades 6-12 to submit their videos to win big prizes! The deadline to enter is March 21st!  We are almost sold out! Our X-STEM Extreme STEM Symposium will inspire students with presentations from top … [Continue reading...]

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Pete Seeger Peace Pole Dedication

April 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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World Peace Prayer Society ~  Monthly Highlight Pete Seeger Peace Pole Dedication  March 15th, 2014 - Newburgh, New York   On a cold and windy Ides of March on the banks of the Hudson River we gathered to remember peace activist and folk musician Pete Seeger. Pete Seeger spent his life speaking out for environmental causes, disarmament, civil rights and created the awareness and action that took a contaminated Hudson River and brought it back to become one of the cleanest major rivers in America. Pete was a longtime friend of The World Peace Prayer Society and was known to regularly stake ground with a group of fellow activists along Route 9 in Fishkill, NY. Holding signs and banners, Pete and his friends would bring attention to the worlds … [Continue reading...]

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Dr. Master Zhi Gang Sha

April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Master Sha is an author, teacher and speaker. His many books include his New York Times best-selling, "Soul Power Series." Dr. Sha founded the Soul Power Institute, he performs healings and he trains in healing to people all over the world with sounds and mantras and with frequencies from different Chinese herbs. Dr. Sha has united physical and spiritual domains into true holistic healing. … [Continue reading...]

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George Eastman House International Museum Of Photography And Film

April 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Home to the Original Cuts of The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the world’s oldest film archives, opened to the public in 1949 as an independent, non-profit museum. It combines the world’s leading collections of photography and film with the stately pleasures of the landmark Colonial Revival mansion and gardens that George Eastman called home from 1905 to 1932. The Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Mr. Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak Company, is heralded as the father of modern photography and motion picture film. World-renowned for its photograph and motion picture archives, the Museum is also a leader in film preservation and photograph … [Continue reading...]

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Jane Goodall’s 80th Birthday on April 3rd!!!

March 31, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Dear Friends, I hope you will join We, The World and our friends and colleagues, along with people around the globe to celebrate Jane Goodall's 80th Birthday on April 3rd!!! We invite you to sign her birthday card, send a photo or video, share your project via her global program Roots & Shoots, and join an extraordinary worldwide Google Hangout on April 3rd at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (USA)! See details below. Jane Goodall and Root & Shoots have been major supporters and allies of We, The World for over 10 years. We wish Jane the very best and hope that this global celebration is the start of her best year yet! Rick Ulfik Founder of We, The World and the WE Campaign - WE.net 11 Days of Global Unity (2014 is the 10th Anniversary!) … [Continue reading...]

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Powerful Methods For Relieving Stress and Boosting Natural Healing

March 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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With Bestselling Author and World Renowned Master of Ancient Chinese Disciplines Master Zhi Gang Sha https://www.drsha.com/ “We, the human race, need more Zhi Gang Sha” – Maya Angelou “Master Sha makes available secret techniques and insights that were available in the past only to a select few. He gives you access to information that would otherwise be unattainable.” – Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Countless people are suffering from stress that they cannot overcome, and Master Zhi Gang Sha has made it his life’s purpose to help us all discover powerful methods for relieving this stress to heal our minds, bodies, and souls. Master Sha is a world renowned grandmaster of ancient disciplines from tai chi to I Ching, and his new book … [Continue reading...]

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The Strong Museum of Play

March 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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The Strong® , www.MuseumofPlay.org   is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to play!  Suzanne Seldes, VP of Marketing and Communications shares their Good News on our I Love New York travels. THIS IS A 3 PART SPECIAL. The museum blends the best features of both history museums (extensive collections) and children’s museums (high interactivity) and provides families, children, adults, students, teachers, scholars, collectors, and others a multitude of offerings: Engaging, hands-on exhibits, plus fascinating displays of artifacts of play The great hall of the prestigious National Toy Hall of Fame Fun-filled educational programs Quality guest services, museum shops, and a food court A working carousel from 1918 and the Strong Express … [Continue reading...]

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Jim Morelli, Nationally Recognized Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Expert

March 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR A BETTER AND HEALTHIER YOU!! Nationally Recognized Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Expert Provides Important Tips to Help Everyone Get Back On The Right Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle Track With the warmer weather just around the corner, now is the time to reconsider and re-adjust our personal health, nutrition and fitness track. Whether your goal is to eat healthier, exercise regularly, or to lose weight, National health/wellness/lifestyle expert and medical correspondent Jim Morelli provides simple steps on how to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle for this season and beyond! Jim Morelli:   Jim Morelli is a registered pharmacist, author and television personality, and a … [Continue reading...]

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New Tracks: Artists in Hollywood

March 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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New Tracks Digital Hollywood Spring, May 5-8, 2014, Ritz Carlton, Marina del Rey, Calif. 1. Artists in Hollywood: Actors - Writers - Directors - Performers - Producers - Conference at Digital Hollywood (Limited comp admission to qualified registrants) 2. Hollywood Brand Power: Strategic Concepts in Celebrity and Creativity Across Platforms See the agenda online or below: http://www.digitalhollywood.com/LASpring14Agenda.html Submit your speakers now. We will be finalizing speakers in the coming two weeks. The Tracks and Co-Locations at Digital Hollywood Spring I. Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit II. Big Hollywood: From Primetime to Multiplatform III. Hollywood Brand Power: Strategic Concepts in Celebrity and Creativity Across Platforms IV. The Women’s … [Continue reading...]

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