We seek to grow and serve a vibrant, global footwear industry, where doing business in New York is profitable and easy for our membership, and where the industry strengthens through education and unites in charity. Our mission is to: Serve and grow the footwear industry by making it easy and fun for buyers and sellers of shoes to do business in New York. Drive innovation to make the buying and selling of shoes easier. Strengthen the industry through education. Unite the industry in charity. Propel the industry forward. New York City is the heart of fashion and the center of global business. That’s why we’re dedicated to growing the footwear industry by making it easy to do business in New York. The New York Shoe Expo brings together retailers, brands, designers, buyers and … [Read more...]
Qi Men, grew up in Yantai, Shandong Province, mainland China. went to Beijing for college, graduated 1st
My name is Qi Men. I grow up in Yantai, Shandong Province, mainland China. I went to Beijing for college, graduated 1st of the academic year and became an English teacher at China’s biggest language and test preparation school— New Oriental (NYSE EDU). After teaching for four years and accumulated good reputation of my passionate lecturing style, and also inspired by students I teach, I decided to learn more and do more. So I pursued further education in Brooklyn Law school in New York. After graduation, I represented the law school to recruit students in China, covering law schools, government departments and bar associations. I’ve helped build relationships between Brooklyn law school and almost 50 Chinese law schools. And I’m in the middle of building an international law school … [Read more...]
The 10th Annual National Meningitis Association Gala Celebration
Please come join us. Please send this to some of you mailing list friends. Help save lives... CHAIRS Lenore Cooney Sara Herbert-Galloway Errol Rappaport Gary Springer HONORARY CHAIRS Ambassador and Mrs. John L. Loeb, Jr. Heather Randall Liv Ullmann and Donald Saunders Nick Springer HONORARY COMMITTEE Iris Apfel Michael Badalucco Susan and Hon. James A. Baker III Deion Branch Steve Buscemi Victor Calise Commissioner for the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities U.S. Senator Susan Collins Darius de Haas Roque de la Fuente Jamie de Roy Judy and Rod Gilbert Adam Graves Lynn Grossman and Bob Balaban State Senator Jack Hart, Ret. Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Helen and Michael Kaplan Lainie Kazan Amy Madigan and Ed Harris Michael … [Read more...]
Dr. Michael Hochman & Officer Marcus Whitehead, Know Your Numbers: Is Your Blood Pressure Being Taken All Wrong?, Click Here for Video & Podcast…
American Heart Association Shares the Most Common Mistakes and 7 Simple Tips for an Accurate Reading Measuring blood pressure is one of the most common procedures performed at a medical office. Yet, studies have shown that numerous mistakes are made when taking readings. For example, if you’ve ever had a conversation while getting checked you may have added an additional 10-15 mm Hg to a measurement. Having a full bladder can tack on 10-15 mm Hg, while putting the cuff over clothing, rather than a bare arm, can add 10-40 mm Hg. These errors may lead to higher readings, which may lead to a misdiagnosis. In this interview Dr. Michael Hochman, Spokesperson for the American Heart Association, shares the most common mistakes (whether taken at home or at your doctor’s office) and 7 … [Read more...]
Association of Italian American Educators (AIAE) – Click here for Videos and Podcasts
Educators Awards & Scholarships Celebration. Good News speaks to Josephine Majetta, President of AIAE about this important outreach. We also have the honor to speak to Former First Lady of the State of New York, Mrs. Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Ministro Francesco Genuardi Consul General of Italy in New York, Reverend. Msgr. Hilary C. Franco, Advisor Permanent observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. Additionally, we speak to President of the Association of Italian Chefs Michele Mazza, Raffaele Solinas, VP of Italian Chefs Association & Chef Rosanna Di Michele. Great Opera, great students receiving their well deserved awards and the greatest food at the Italian consulate! www.aiae.net … [Read more...]
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