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Jeffrey L. Gitterman

Austin Tang — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:44:37 +0000

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Jeff Gitterman is a widely recognized leader in the climate-focused investing field, with a particular emphasis on climate adaptation and resilience. He is also the co-creator of the firm’s SMART (Sustainability Metrics Applied to Risk Tolerance)® Investing Solutions, a suite of global climate-aware allocation strategies available to financial advisory firms and individual investors.

Jeff has over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor, with a primary focus on high-net-worth individuals and higher education professionals. Gitterman Wealth Management specializes in working with individual investors as well as college and university professionals via the New Jersey Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) and the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Jeff began realigning Gitterman Wealth Management towards a climate focus in 2015, after launching the firm’s SMART Investing Solutions. In 2020, the firm expanded to provide thought leadership and practice management offerings to the financial advisory and institutional markets through Gitterman Asset Management.

The firm has also hosted many climate-focused events for financial advisors, including several conferences at the United Nations Headquarters, and most recently, the Climate & Capital Conferences at the New York Stock Exchange in partnership with ICE.

Jeff is a co-host of TheIMPACT TV show, which films at the New York Stock Exchange and airs on fintech.tv. He speaks frequently at conferences throughout the United States and has also been featured in the past in Barron’s, Forbes, Financial Advisor Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and on CNN, among many others.

Jeff is the author of Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity, and an Associate Producer of the feature documentary film Planetary. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and dedicates much of his free time to raising funds and awareness for the autism community.

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Dear Unify Community:

Austin Tang — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:36:43 +0000

I’m inviting ALL OF YOU to consider attending this pilot day-long and epic peace concert initiative for a unifying way cities across America could galvanize our collective ability to cultivate peace through unity by addressing our unprocessed grief that most of us are holding- simply by what it takes to witness these painful times of violence, war, divisiveness, and “othering” members of our ONE HUMAN FAMILY!

“WHAT BREAKS US OPEN RE-MAKES US WHOLE! “

If you can come, PLEASE join us on Sept 27th at Grace Cathedral! And if you can’t come in person I’m calling for an “all hands and hearts on deck” request to help support the project by donating ANYTHING YOU CAN AFFORD to the RSVP button on the link in the URL I’ve included in this text.

If donations aren’t possible- and even if they are- consider spreading the word to “hold the date” to your family and friends not only for those in the SF Bay Area, but for anyone who will be up during the evening global streaming broadcast we will be offering.

Yes, the event is just around the corner. But when you see the website I believe you’ll agree- this is timely, relevant, and needed now more than ever. An emotional, spiritual. and music- infused solution as only music and Spirit can provide!

This event has true potential to expand horizontally beyond “the choir”.

I hope you’ll support us to get this on the map to your respective communities! On the same day is the CNN Global Citizen Awards so we’re in awesome company!!!

Huge gratitude to Spiritual life TV. the Holomovement, and Grace Cathedral for supporting this project!

Sending love and gratitude for all that you are and all that you do!!!

http://www.GlobalWisdomFoundation.org/weRise

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Ari Ackerman is a successful serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, sports team owner, and powerful social media influencer.

Austin Tang — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:57:47 +0000

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Ari Ackerman is a successful serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, sports team owner, and powerful social media influencer. His entrepreneurial history includes being the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the very popular tech company Bunk1.com. Ari has been featured in dozens of media outlets including CNN, the Today Show, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Ari received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and an MBA with honors from Kellogg. His philanthropic endeavors included serving on multiple boards such as the JCRC, Hillel, UJA, JFNA and was the NYL Cabinet Co-chair for the Jewish Federations of North America. Notably, Ari has been honored by AIPAC, JCRC, Hampton Synagogue as “Father of the Year”, and was recently awarded the Beyond Duke Service and Leadership award from Duke University. For Baseball fans, he is also a partner and board member in the Derek Jeter led group that purchased the Miami Marlins in 2017.

#ariacker #ariackerman

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“I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!!”

Austin Tang — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:32:37 +0000

American Rhetoric: Movie Speech

“Network” (1976)

Program Director: Take 2, cue Howard.

Beale: I don’t have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad. It’s a depression. Everybody’s out of work or scared of losing their job. The dollar buys a nickel’s worth; banks are going bust; shopkeepers keep a gun under the counter; punks are running wild in the street, and there’s nobody anywhere who seems to know what to do, and there’s no end to it.

We know the air is unfit to breathe and our food is unfit to eat. And we sit watching our TVs while some local newscaster tells us that today we had fifteen homicides and sixty-three violent crimes, as if that’s the way it’s supposed to be!

We all know things are bad — worse than bad — they’re crazy.

It’s like everything everywhere is going crazy, so we don’t go out any more. We sit in the house, and slowly the world we’re living in is getting smaller, and all we say is, “Please, at least leave us alone in our living rooms. Let me have my toaster and my TV and my steel-belted radials, and I won’t say anything. Just leave us alone.”

Well, I’m not going to leave you alone.

I want you to get mad!

I don’t want you to protest. I don’t want you to riot. I don’t want you to write to your Congressman, because I wouldn’t know what to tell you to write. I don’t know what to do about the depression and the inflation and the Russians and the crime in the street.

All I know is that first, you’ve got to get mad.

You’ve gotta say, “I’m a human being, goddammit! My life has value!”

So, I want you to get up now. I want all of you to get up out of your chairs. I want you to get up right now and go to the window, open it, and stick your head out and yell,

“I’m as mad as hell,

and I’m not going to take this anymore!!”

Prada Marfa neighbors

Greetings from The Highway!

Driving along US 90 in West Texas this year near the Prada Marfa store, I came across this on the Marfa-Van Horn section of the highway.

It is a “Tethered Radar Balloon” that I was wondering might be part of the Blue Origin Rocket Base, 100 miles or so North of there.

I did not notice this last year and being so close to the road, I would not have missed it.

It was visible for many miles and

I don’t think it was traffic control for the Parade Marfa Store,

which was about 10-15 miles down the road.

Not sure if this is similar to what “Creating News Now” (CNN) is reporting over Montana.

“Anderson, The Sky Is Falling, The Sky Is Falling” or “The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!’

Lookout, that Green Comet might be “The Blob” (1958) about to strike Earth!!!

I think we all need to watch the 1976 movie classic, “Network” and the 2020 docudrama, “The Social Dilemma” and then ask ourselves how manipulated we’ve become. Honestly, I’m not sure if truth exists anymore…at least in media.

Ted

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I do believe there are more good people than bad…by Carol Ostrow

Austin Tang — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:29:24 +0000

I do believe there are more good people than bad,

I do believe there are more good people than bad,
No matter the news we’ve lately had,
The pundits make a living from spreading awful news,
That leaves us confused and oh so sad,
That does not amuse.
However,
My friends and those I’m surrounded by,
Are lovingly concerned and would always comply,
With the kindness and respect we give each other,
The support we share as perhaps a father or mother,
Sister or brother,
But, this isn’t what sells on CNN or Fox News,
These are not the channels for us to choose,
For grownups and me,
I would rather see,
The Times Magazine about Sex after 70,
Well, sex sells too,
Don’t you agree??

#carol #ostrow #believe #good #bad #people #poems #matter #pundits #spreading #news #confused #sad #amuse #friends #surrounded #concerned #comply #kindness #respect #support #father #mother #sister #brother #cnn #fox #channels #grownups #times #magazine #sex #sells

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Researchers gave thousands of dollars to homeless people. The results defied stereotypes. – CNN

Austin Tang — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:56:34 +0000

A man walking through a Vancouver tent city in March. Researchers in a new study found that homeless people who received direct cash transfers were able to find stable housing faster.

(CNN)You’ve heard this refrain before — giving money to homeless people is not the best way to help them because it might be squandered, or spent on harmful habits. But a new Canadian study makes a powerful case to the contrary.

The study, dubbed “The New Leaf Project,” is an initiative of Foundations for Social Change, a charitable organization based in Vancouver, in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

Researchers gave 50 recently homeless people a lump sum of 7,500 Canadian dollars (nearly $5,700). They followed the cash recipients’ life over 12-18 months and compared their outcomes to that of a control group who didn’t receive the payment.

The preliminary findings, which will be peer-reviewed next year, show that those who received cash were able to find stable housing faster, on average. By comparison, those who didn’t receive cash lagged about 12 months behind in securing more permanent housing.

People who received cash were able to access the food they needed to live faster. Nearly 70% did after one month, and maintained greater food security throughout the year.

The recipients spent more on food, clothing and rent, while there was a 39% decrease in spending on goods like alcohol, cigarettes or drugs.

“The homeless population continues to grow, and we keep applying the same old approaches,” said Claire Williams, the CEO and co-founder of Foundations for Social Change.

“We really think it’s important to start testing meaningful risk-taking in the name of social change,” WIlliams added.

The 115 participants in the randomized controlled trial were between the ages of 19 and 64, and they had been homeless for an average of 6 months. Participants were screened for a low risk of mental health challenges and substance abuse.

Funding for the initiative came from a grant from the Canadian federal government, and from donors and foundations in the country.

“Moving forward on their own terms”

“One of the things that was most striking is that most people who received the cash knew immediately what they wanted to do with that money, and that just flies in the face of stereotypes,” Williams told CNN.

For example, she explained some cash recipients knew they wanted to use the money to move into housing, or invest in transportation — getting a bike, or taking their cars to the repair shop to be able to keep their jobs. Others wanted to purchase computers. A number of them wanted to start their own small businesses.

“People very much know what they need, but we often don’t equip them with the intervention or the services that really empowers them with choice and dignity to move forward on their own terms,” Williams said.

Not a ‘silver bullet,’ but a useful tool for many

Direct cash transfers are not “a silver bullet for homelessness in general,” and the program focused on “a higher functioning subset of the homeless population,” Williams said, but she believes the research shows that providing meaningful support to folks who have recently become homeless decreases the likelihood they will become entrenched in the experience.

People who received the cash infusions were even able to set some money aside — about 1,000 Canadian dollars on average through 12 months.

The money provided by the program also had “trickle down impacts,” according to Williams, with people investing more in their children’s well-being and needs, as well as helping out family members.

“There are these hidden impacts that we just don’t anticipate and aren’t necessarily quantifying, but now we’re seeing that this is having an exponential effect on people’s lives,” Williams explained.

The study shows there are advantages for the taxpayer, too.

According to the research, reducing the number of nights spent in shelters by the 50 study participants who received cash saved approximately 8,100 Canadian dollars per person per year, or about 405,000 Canadian dollars over one year for all 50 participants.

“There’s a common misconception that the cost of doing nothing is free or cheap and it absolutely is not,” Williams said.

Homelessness and the pandemic

The risk of homelessness looms large for many across the United States, as people deal with job losses and economic uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

“We’re hearing that from homeless providers in a lot of places, people who have never been homeless before are coming into shelters and have no idea what to do,” Steve Berg, a vice president with the National Alliance to End Homelessness, an American nonprofit organization, told CNN.

“It’s a brand new experience for them, and they never dreamed that when they’d be talking about homeless people they’d be talking about themselves,” said Berg, who was not involved in The New Leaf Project study.

Innovative solutions to the issue are even more pressing right now. Berg thinks the research confirms what is true for many people experiencing homelessness: money can solve it.

“There are certainly people who are homeless who have deeper, more severe problems,” Berg explained, “but for many people, it’s simply a matter of — they ran out of money, lost a job, fell on hard times, became homeless. Once they’re homeless, it’s very difficult to get enough money saved up in order to find a place to live.”

“People can be relied on, if they get the money upfront, to take care of the problem themselves,” Berg added.

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Breaking News from CNN :-

Austin Tang — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:43:06 +0000

Dr. Li Wenliang, China’s hero doctor who was punished for telling the truth about Corona Virus and later died due to the same disease, had documented casefiles for research purposes and had in the casefiles proposed a cure that would significantly decrease the impact of the COVID – 19 Virus on the human body. The chemical Methylxanthine, Theobromine and Theophylline stimulate compounds that can ward off these virus in a human with atleast an average immune system. Whats more shocking is that these complex words that were so difficult for people in China to understand is actually called Tea in India, YES, our regular Tea has all these chemicals already in it. The main Methylxanthine in tea is the stimulant caffeine. Other Methylxanthines found in tea are two chemically similar compounds, Theobromine and Theophylline. The tea plant creates these chemicals as a way to ward off insects and other animals. Who would have known that all the solution to these virus would be a simple cup of TEA. and that is the reason so many patients in China are being cured. The hospital staff in china has started serving tea to the patients 3 times a day, And the effect is finally in Wuhan “The centre of this Pandemic” has been contained and community transmission has almost stopped.

Please Share this message to your friends and family to make them aware about this blessing in the form of TEA in your kitchen.

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‘LADIES WHO LUNCH FOR A CURE,’ Sam Waxman Cancer Research Foundation

admin — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:19:37 +0000

An Exciting Event Featuring Fashion Icon Dennis Basso
Hosted by Susan Gutfreund

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Chairs

Lauren Lawrence

Pamela Morgan

Marion N. Waxman

Don Lemon of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon will emcee the event

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Fashion Show 1:30 PM

Catering: City Chef’s Catering

Wine: Palm Bay

RSVP@lawlormediagroup.com

Proceeds to benefit the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation

For more information:

www.waxmancancer.org/luncheon

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What’s WHAO at CES 2018? CES 2018 package from NeXtpert News – Katlean de Monchy, Click Here for Video & Podcast…

admin — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:05:01 +0000

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS POISED TO AFFECT EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES KATLEAN DE MONCHY BRINGS YOU INSIDE CES 2018 TO DISCOVER THE NEW TECHNOLOGY WHICH WILL AFFECT OUR LIVES.

THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW – (CES) IS THE YEARLY GATHERING WHERE EVERY NEW LIFESTYLE CHANGING TECHNOLOGY IS FIRST SEEN. KATLEAN DE-MONCHY (pronounced KAT-Lean de-MON-shee)… EDITOR IN CHIEF OF NEXTPERT NEWS HAS A PREVIEW OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL SOON BE ENTERING OUR LIVES.

Katlean is a natively trilingual innovation scout who travels the world to see, find, and show new technologies that will make our life better. First on the scene with her pop-culture trend forecasts, Katlean de Monchy reveals how style and technology are converging to change the way we live today – and tomorrow. On the inside track as she reveals the human side of technology – the stories behind the start-ups and the individuals innovating at a corporate level – Katlean inspires her audience with a fresh, exciting vision for the future.

Sharing trending insights with knowledge and humor, Katlean appears frequently on CNN Clix where she broadcasts directly from CES. She has also been a recognizable presence on, Univision, Fox, Extra, E! and Inside Edition. NEXTPERT REPORT her annual digital trend report, making her a sought-after resource for those who want to be in the know about tech innovations on the horizon in ever industry. As the host and producer of the styleXtech events held during Fashion Week in New York, Katlean gathers top global media and influencers for an experiential showcase demonstrating in real time the most innovative products and tech developments influencing fitness, beauty and fashion, plus how technology is changing style and how style is being embraced by technology.

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Stephanie Oswald, WHAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVEL CHECKLIST?

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:20:21 +0000

Award-Winning International Travel Expert and Editor-In-Chief of TravelGirl Magazine Stephanie Oswald
Provides Insider Tips on Stress-free Holiday Travel
It’s no secret that traveling during the holidays is one of the most stressful times of the year to embark on a journey. Long waits and winter weather present unexpected challenges for travelers nationwide. However, don’t let the winter holiday travel season keep you home. Nationally recognized travel expert and Editor-in-Chief of Travel Girl Magazine Stephanie Oswald comes to rescue. Stephanie will provide insider travel tips to help you overcome the challenges of winter holiday travel. She will discuss everything from how to find the best accommodations and airfare deals to what to pack for a stress-free trip.
Some of the Unique Insider Holiday Travel Tips Stephanie can offer are:
• Research: planning a smart holiday trip means doing your homework
• Holiday Travel Checklist: What should be on your list
• Choosing the best accommodations for your budget
• Holiday Road Trip Tips-Before You Go and On The Road
• Ship it: Call your preferred overnight carrier or a luggage service to ship your clothing and toiletries.
• Buy gifts when you arrive, or shop and ship: Simplify your holiday travel experience by planning to buy
your gifts when you get there.
• Stay in touch with yourself: E-mail a copy of your passport or your driver’s license to yourself
• Dress for success at security: Remember that every second counts at the airport. So leave the bulky
belts, complicated boots and heavy jewelry at home, or pack it in your checked luggage
• Be an official frequent traveler: Even if you only travel once or twice a year, join the frequent flyer
program for any airline you fly
• Pack some pampering: Bring along some stress busters in the form of Zen-inducing travel candles,
your favorite scented hand lotion
• Travel medical advice
• What are the top Holiday travel destinations
• How can I get some perks and discounts leading into my trip?
• What are easy ways to relieve some of the stress that comes with traveling?
• How can I make the most out of my travel budget and still have an awesome vacation?
• Where can my listeners find more information?

More About Stephanie Oswald:
As the Editor-in-Chief of travelgirl magazine, a Web Correspondent for The Weather Channel, and seasoned travel correspondent for CNN, she has reported on everything from stress-relieving spa treatments and unique escapes around the world to the human side of a hurricane. She is the co-founder of travelgirl — the first national travel magazine to launch after the events of 9/11. The travel and lifestyle publication was chosen by industry leader Mr. Magazine as one of the “most notable” launches of 2003. Oswald is a native New Yorker who spent 13 years globetrotting as CNN’s travel correspondent and host of the weekend program, CNN Travel Now. In 2003, she also launched a groundbreaking series called The Weather Channel Road Crew that showcased the “fun” side of weather. In 2004, she filed written and audio reports during Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne as the very first Web Correspondent for Weather.com. As anchor and correspondent for CNN Travel Now, a weekly program on worldwide destinations, travel trends and cuisine, Oswald specialized in adventure travel, filing reports from Europe, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. One series took her into the depths of Papua New Guinea for a rare and eye-opening look at the Huli Wigmen. Her reports also appeared on CNN Headline News, CNN in-flight programming for Delta Air Lines, CNN International and the CNN Airport Network. Immediately after 9/11, she filed human interest stories on the crisis for CNN, and covered the impact on the travel industry during live studio reports on CNN Headline News.
Stephanie’s website (www.travelgirlinc.com)

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