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4-H Honors Longstanding Partner Tractor Supply Company at Annual Legacy Awards Gala

May 15, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Agriculture pioneer, autism activist Temple Grandin receives 4-H Distinguished Alumni Medallion This evening, National 4-H Council will hold its annual 4-H Legacy Awards Gala at the Hilton New York in New York City. Now in its fourth year, this special evening of celebration honors the remarkable achievements of individuals and corporations that have made lasting contributions in support of the 7 million 4-H young people around the world. Since its inception, the 4-H Legacy Awards have raised more than $2 million for 4-H programs. This year, the 4-H Legacy Awards will honor Tractor Supply Company (TSC) with the 4-H Corporate Leadership Award; Temple Grandin, Ph.D. with the 4-H Distinguished Alumni Medallion; and Oklahoma 4-H’er Elisabeth Willis with the 4-H Youth in Action … [Continue reading...]

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NEW INVITES: CarbonNation, DIY Days, Public-Private Partnerships Forum & More

May 9, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Celebrate Earth Day! This Weekend & Monday Green Festival at Jacob Javits Center 4/20-21, Screenings of CarbonNation throughout NYC New York City Green Festival returns with the largest, most diverse and most trusted place for learning, shopping, networking and having fun. Click here for tickets. The Festival will feature vegetarian and vegan food court; the Sierra Club Green Cinema; eco-fashion exhibits; DIY workshops; live music; an organic beer and wine garden; inspiring presentations and, a nationally renowned Green Marketplace. Join thousands of people around the U.S. for a free screening of the documentary film "Carbon Nation" by director Peter Byck. Led by CleanEdison, America's leader in green-collar job training, click here to find a screening … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Environment and Nature, Good News To Go

DON’T MISS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO WIN A FISKER!

May 9, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

The deal is getting better by the minute ONLY 60 tickets have been sold so far. Time is ticking…and April 21st (this Sunday) is the last day for sales! You do not want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, really. For just $500, not only are you eligible to win a $120,000 Fisker Karma, but you and 1 guest will be invited to the exclusive, VIP Reveal Party on Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Loews Atlanta Hotel.* You got it- that’s Earth Day! The winner will be drawn live at the Reveal Party. Additional Raffle Prizes will be given away every half hour, all guests are eligible to win! Raffle Prizes include products from Mandarin Oriental, Hilton Hollis, Citrus SkinCare Therapy and American Harvest Organic Vodka.**At the cocktail party, you will enjoy signature American … [Continue reading...]

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Environmentalism and Reggae Come Together on Dear Mama Earth

May 1, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Listen Here When it comes to our planet and how we treat it, we often neglect how essential its well-being is to our existence. As climate change and the myriad of underlying issues become a mounting discussion in households worldwide, the need for people to voice their concerns has arisen. Dear Mama Earth brings together artist Toussaint Liberator and producer Brian McKenna to translate discussion about climate change into musical terms. Combining reggae with influences of both classic R&B and soul, Dear Mama Earth is a timely call to action that transcends languages and stands out equally for its lyrical poeticism and enchanting music. Herein McKenna fuses his vast talents with Toussaint's equally robust and silky smooth voice plus performances by some of … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Environment and Nature, Good News To Go, Music and Dance Tagged With: artist, brian, come, day, dear, dme, earth, environmentalism, headlines, liberator, mama, mckenna, music, producer, reggae, together, toussaint

‘MARIE’ April 22-25

April 24, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

MONDAY, April 22 [OAD 4/22/13] – On this very special Earth Day episode, Marie brings awareness to how we can positively contribute to the environment by doing simple tasks such as recycling and how we can repair our planet. Marie first welcomes six-time Emmy®-nominated actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. and his wife Rachelle Carson-Begley who discuss why environmentalism is important to them and how their whole family’s involved in conservation. Ed opens up about how his wife was a tremendous support who helped with his sobriety and discussed how they worked together with Bill Sabo to create the all-natural soda pop Begley’s and Bill’s Soda. Next, Emmy®-Award winning TV producer, author and green living expert Sara Snow shows you eco-friendly and recycled gadgets and … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Enlightenment, Environment and Nature, Good News To Go, Pause the World

The World Water Rescue Foundation was conceived in February of 1999 by Philip Sauers…

March 22, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

for more info, go to www.wwrf.org In Desert Hot Springs, California with a Mission Statement mandate to develop a successful Public Awareness Campaign dedicated to protecting and ensuring the fundamental right of access to safe drinking Water for All People. On February 26, 1999 Desert Hot Springs won the coveted Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting contest 1st Place Gold Medal for the world's best tasting Municipal Tap Water. That moment in water history was the beginning of over six years of the actual formation of WWRF into a popular non-profit foundation. WWRF worked to select exceptionally well qualified volunteer directors, officers and advisory board members. WWRF developed and is very proud to publish our website as a comprehensive one-stop source for research of any and … [Continue reading...]

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Zhen Joy Lin, Dame of St. John of Jerusalem and president of World Water Rescue Foundation…

March 22, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Zhen Joy Lin, Dame of St. John of Jerusalem and president of World Water Rescue Foundation and Vice President of Good News Broadcast is feeding white swans for celebration The United Nations World water Day. Water is from divine Water is the secret of life, save water is save life, love water is love life, because life is the most precious. As days gradually lengthen and the last vestiges of Winter recede, ice and snow begin to melt and the first buds of Spring appear. In many parts of the world the Swan is a symbol of light and considered the harbinger of Spring, and to me one of the most wonderful sights at this time of year are swans floating serenely on village ponds, in parks and on rivers. With their long serpentine necks and pure white plumage, throughout the ages their grace and … [Continue reading...]

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PROJECT: Build-A-Bear Workshop Seeks Huggable Heroes

March 21, 2013 By David Katzmire 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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Kenneth D. Daly, New York President, National Grid (Irishman of the Year Award)

March 18, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

• BP MARKOWITZ HOSTS ELEVENTH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY BREAKFAST AT A “GREEN” BOROUGH HALL: Kenneth D. Daly, New York President, National Grid (Irishman of the Year Award) shares his Good News about National Grid On Friday, March 15, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, head of the Brooklyn chapter of the Loyal League of Yiddish Sons & Daughters of Erin; Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. (Joe) Hynes; Judge Bernard J. Graham, grand marshal, The Celts St. Patrick’s Day Parade; and Al O’Hagan of Brooklyn’s Baile na nGael “Home of the Irish” will host the eleventh annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Borough Hall. Entertainment will be provided by flautist Siobhan McGirl and the O’Malley Irish Dance Academy. This year’s honorees: • Kenneth D. Daly, New … [Continue reading...]

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Eli Eli Lamma Lamma

March 14, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Into the Valley of Death The salt tickles the Nose The sulfur gasses the spirit The smell of rich hookah floats over the Arab picnics Across the way Jordan glows hot red as the Sun sets And the tourists come From across the whole World to see Mosada - The last Stand of the Jews And, to touch the oily Stinging basin Of Dead Water Middle-eastern tears Of all the mothers, Arab and Jew, Who buried their Own sons In this Valley of Death, the beauty of desolation Shimmers a broken Kaddish Shivers a Nuclear holocaust for all the poor Schmucks who had the misfortune to Come here … [Continue reading...]

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