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HILDA K. BROADY

May 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

A Different Approach Not a problem!! I retired from the New York State Dept of Education in 2010 where I was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 29.5 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am a Certified United States Bowling Congress Olympic Bowling Coach Bronze Level. I spearheaded the A Different Approach Inter-Generational (participants range in age from 4 yrs to 81 yrs old) Education Facilitation and Bowling Program in 1991. The Program has the largest number of Certified Olympic Bowling Coaches in one Program in the World. We are dedicated to Instilling in our young people respect and understanding of our Senior Citizens while allowing our Seniors to impart their wisdom to the next generation. Promoting fitness, camaraderie, respect and lasting … [Continue reading...]

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DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION

May 10, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

OPERATION WARRIOR WELLNESS 216 E. 45TH STREET, 12TH FLOOR • NEW YORK, NY 10017 • 1-212-644-9880 COCKTAIL RECEPTION Thursday, May 2, 2013 • 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guards’ and Airmen’s Club 283 Lexington Ave (at East 37th Street), New York City HONORED GUEST John Catsimatidis The Red Apple Group GUEST SPEAKERS Ed Schloeman, CMS (Ret.) National Co-Chair Operation Warrior Wellness Robert Cancro, M.D. Professor and Chairman Emeritus of Psychiatry NYU Langone Medical Center Robert Roth Executive Director David Lynch Foundation HOSTS Mitzi Perdue Author and health expert Lorraine Cancro Executive Director, Global Stress Initiative BY INVITATION ONLY • SEATING IS … [Continue reading...]

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Claire Diab, Zen, Yoga, Mind and Body

April 13, 2013 By David Katzmire 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 David Katzmire 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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Allison Paquin, Pharm D.

March 13, 2013 By David Katzmire 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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Ackerman Institute for the Family

February 28, 2013 By David Katzmire 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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Oral Health Expert Dr. Jonathan B. Levine and the GLO Good Foundation Partner with Oral-B®

February 10, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

to Bring Healthy Smiles to Youth at Harlem Children’s Zone Oral-B has teamed up with Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, nationally recognized NYC based oral health expert and regular contributor on “The Dr. Oz Show,” to help Americans improve their oral health. Through a charitable partnership, Oral-B and Dr. Levine’s GLO Good Foundation are educating Americans on the importance of having good oral health. They visited and will be visiting select areas throughout the country, starting right here in Harlem on January 24th. Dr. Levine joined more than 300 kids (ages K-12) at the Harlem Children’s Zone to host a special themed event, “Brush Up Smile Zone!” The event included a variety of fun and educational activities that spread the message about the importance of good oral health … [Continue reading...]

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Why Is Good News Important? Special Edition

February 4, 2013 By David Katzmire Leave a Comment

Good News Planet presents a new film by Intern/Employee Joseph Lodispoto about what we do here at Good News Planet and why we do it. Enjoy the film. ABOUT GOOD NEWS PLANET (GNP) Since July 4, 1998, GNP is offering a new media concept for news and entertainment about people making a positive, constructive impact on society, no matter what the obstacles are. UP-BEAT, NOT BEAT-UP, SOLUTIONS ORIENTATED MEDIA. Good News Planet (GNP) was established by Milestone Broadcast Corporation, est. 1985 and is a rapidly growing media lifestyle publications covering and distributing news and entertainment from domestic and international sources related to health, science, business, international relations, and multi-cultural and niche community interests. GNP publishes and syndicates content on-line, … [Continue reading...]