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Claire Diab, Zen, Yoga, Mind and Body

April 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Claire’s charisma, vast experience in yoga, and entertaining qualities, enable her to reach hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Claire’s special ability to teach the many techniques of Yoga, Mind/Body Medicine and Ayuveda, help assist people towards living healthier and more peaceful lives. Claire lectures nationwide on "Zen & Yoga: The Art of Living." She is also a Professor of Asian Studies at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Claire is also a business consultant and expert in the practical application of Mind/Body Integration for 21st Century life. Her teaching continue to provide real-world solutions for corporations such as Dunn & Bradstreet, Honeywell, AT&T, MSNBC, CNBC and Exxon. Claire has developed a unique style of yoga … [Continue reading...]

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GEORGES MALAIKA FOUNDATION & NOËLLA COURSARIS MUSUNKA:

April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

‘THE RISE OF CONGO: EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION’ FUNDRAISER WHAT: Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, Founder & CEO of the Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF), host their 2nd annual New York Reception celebrating Congolese Culture, Fashion and Music. The event will be hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and will feature an exclusive performance by the legendary Lokua Kanza. Music by DJ Hardy Indiigo, photography by Richard Foulser, art by Congolese painters, jewelry and fashion by talented African designers. Guest speakers will include former prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno-Ocampo; humanitarian and daughter of Muhammad Ali, Khaliah Ali, who placed the first stone of the GMF school in the Congo; Kara Gerson, Executive Director of the Voss Foundation which … [Continue reading...]

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April Fools’ Day

April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

   April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other.   In Italy, France and Belgium, children and adults traditionally tack paper fishes on each  other's back as a trick and shout "April fish!" in their local languages (pesce d'aprile!, poisson d'avril! and aprilvis! in Italian, French and Flemish, respectively). Such fish feature prominently on many French late 19th to early 20th century April Fools' Day postcards.   The earliest recorded association between April 1 and foolishness is an ambiguous reference in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (1392). Many writers suggest that … [Continue reading...]

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PROJECT: Build-A-Bear Workshop Seeks Huggable Heroes

March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DATE: Thursday, Febraury 7, 2013 TALENT: Jourdan Urbach – 2010 Huggable Hero & Jefferson Awards National Director ORIGINATION: New York City Jourdan Urbach 2010 Huggable Hero & Jefferson Awards National Director For additional information and Huggable Heroes nomination forms listeners can log onto www.buildabear.com/huggableheroes Note: Nominations will be accepted through the website, www.buildabear.com/huggableheroes or by mail until February 28, 2013. Nomination forms are also available at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. … [Continue reading...]

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Allison Paquin, Pharm D.

March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

ELDERLY PATIENTS AND MEDICATIONS Clinical Pharmacist talks about ways seniors with cognitive disabilities can avoid medication errors Seniors who take multiple medications are seven times more likely to require hospitalization because of an adverse drug event, say experts at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the ASHP Research and Education Foundation. During National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 3-19), the pharmacist groups want the public to know that pharmacists are crucial resources for managing medications correctly and avoiding problems, and they are sharing important tips that can help family caregivers protect their elderly loved ones from dangerous medication errors. The risk of a medication error increases when cognitive disabilities, … [Continue reading...]

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Thought for the Day

March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

“We must strive to become good ancestors.” ~ Ralph Nader (1934-) … [Continue reading...]

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Jon Pepper, Dick Debartolo and a lot more people tell us what’s new at Pepcom.

March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

“ACCESS” MUSIC FOR LESS WITH SONY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK’S MUSIC UNLIMITED SERVICE New Subscription Tier Unlocks Entire On-Demand Cloud-Based Music Library for Under €5 BERLIN, Aug. 29, 2012 – Sony Network Entertainment International today announced that its Music Unlimited service now offers a new subscription tier, “Access,” opening its entire on-demand cloud-based music catalog for €4.991 (US$4.99) per month. The service’s new subscription tier gives users access to millions of songs via PCs (including Mac computers) and the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. “Digital music subscription services represent a huge shift in the way people listen to music and our goal is to provide users with easy and convenient access to songs they love,” said Tim … [Continue reading...]

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Thought for the Day

March 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

“We must be willing to fail and to appreciate the truth that often Life is not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be lived.” ~ Scott Peck … [Continue reading...]

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Ackerman Institute for the Family

February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Moving Families Forward… Founded in 1960, the Ackerman Institute for the Family is one of the premier institutions for family therapy and one of the best-known and most highly regarded training facilities for family therapists in the United States. The Institute serves families from all walks of life at all stages of family life. The Ackerman Institute’s mission is to provide: Innovative couple and family therapy services through its on-site Clinic (licensed by the State of New York Office of Mental Health). State-of-the-art training programs for mental health and other professionals on-site, in community settings and internationally. Cutting-edge research initiatives that focus on the development of new treatment models and training techniques. Through this dynamic interaction … [Continue reading...]

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The Full Reality of Living With Parkinson’s Disease Profiled in First-of-its-Kind Online Reality Series

February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Parkinson’s Patient and Advocate, Jo-Ann G, Talks about Why She Is Sharing Her Story Consider this: In the time it takes you to sift through 30 minutes’ worth of email, at least 3 people will learn they have Parkinson’s disease (PD). And many are unprepared for their new reality. While most people recognize PD symptoms that impact movement, like slowness and tremors or stiffness, the disease also involves a range of non-motor symptoms that can significantly impact the lives of those affected. Jo-Ann was diagnosed 16 years ago and only recently learned that symptoms like fatigue, difficulty sleeping or memory problems can be associated directly with PD. As an outspoken and active advocate for the PD community, Jo-Ann has made it her mission to educate others and serve as an example … [Continue reading...]

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