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Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment

Austin Tang — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:57:40 +0000

By Gordon Edwards, Ph.D., President, Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility; Board of Directors, Project Save the World

There is a lot of confusion about uranium enrichment in Iran.

In natural uranium, only 7 atoms out of 1000 are chain-reacting uranium-235. The other 993 atoms are, for the most part, uranium-238 atoms – not a chain-reacting material.

Uranium enrichment refers to any technology that increases the percentage of the chain-reacting U-235 beyond the 0.7% level (i.e. natural uranium). But there is a good deal of misinformation and/or misunderstanding about enriched uranium in the media recently.

Nuclear Explosions

It is often reported that 90% uranium enrichment is “needed” to have a nuclear weapon. This is not true. The Hiroshima bombs had only 80% enrichment. Iran has a good deal of 60% enriched uranium, and you can make a bomb from 60% enriched uranium — it would be bulkier than a bomb with 90% enrichment and therefore harder to deliver, but not so very much harder.

Also, the mechanism needed for making a uranium bomb is very much easier than what is needed for a plutonium bomb. It can be done with a lot less effort and taking very little time. It’s called a “gun-type” atomic bomb rather than an “implosion-type” atomic bomb.

Gordon Edwards

The gun-type bomb just fires one chunk of uranium into another chunk (the target) so that the two chunks add up to more than a “critical mass”. It is so simple it cannot possibly fail – as a result they never had to test this type of bomb before using it. They dropped it on the city of Hiroshima with no testing. There is a need for a precision timed “neutron source” but that is very old technology that has been well known for ages.

The implosion-type bomb is much more sophisticated, requiring a perfectly spherical

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The 12th Annual Montauk Music Festival

Austin Tang — Sat, 06 May 2023 18:43:07 +0000

Thursday, May 18^th -The 12th Montauk Music Festival will kick-off with an evening of music, appetizers, cocktails, and dancing. Twenty of the Festival Bands will do a sneak preview of their weekend shows – Starting with 20 bands on three stages: inside and out under the tent at the Westlake Fish House.

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CEO of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), Shelley Fuld Nasso along with Justin Birckbichler Cancer Survivor

Austin Tang — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:41:59 +0000

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Justin Birckbichler (Berk-bick-ler) to discuss why he got involved in Survivorship Today, as well as his personal experience dealing with the triumphs and challenges of life with cancer. Joining Justin will be Shelley Fuld Nasso (FoldNas-So), CEO of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), who can discuss the latest research on the long-term impacts of cancer and ways to better support survivors’ needs. Website: SurvivorshipToday.com
MOST OF US KNOW SOMEONE WITH CANCER. THANKS TO ADVANCES IN RESEARCH, THERE ARE NEARLY 17 MILLION CANCER SURVIVORS IN THE U.S. TODAY, AND NEARLY HALF OF THEM HAVE SURVIVED 10 OR MORE YEARS SINCE THEIR DIAGNOSIS. HOWEVER, MANY STILL FEEL UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE FUTURE AS THEY COPE WITH THE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF THE DISEASE.
A PROGRAM CALLED SURVIVORSHIP TODAY: WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE WITH CANCER AIMS TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE REALITIES THAT PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER FACE EACH DAY. ACTOR STERLING K. BROWN IS NARRATING THIS SERIES BY BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, WHICH TELLS THE STORIES OF CANCER SURVIVORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
JOINING US NOW ARE SHELLEYFULD NASSO, CEO OF THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP, AND JUSTIN BIRCKBICHLER, A 28-YEAR OLD SURVIVOR FEATURED IN THIS SERIES.
We learned about.
• Justin, what is the Survivorship Today program and why was it important for you to get involved?
• Shelley, when your organization was founded, cancer survivorship was a new concept, and in many ways it still is. How has cancer survivorship and care changed over the past 10 years?
• Justin, as someone who has been through it, what do you wish people knew about life after a cancer diagnosis?
• Shelley, what can each of us do to provide more support for people living with cancer?
• Justin, where can people go for more information and support?
Shelley Fuld Nasso, Chief Executive Officer
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
As Chief Executive Officer,Shelley Fuld Nasso leads the public policy activities of NCCS at a time of rapid and fundamental health care system change. Shelley joined NCCS in 2013.
Prior to joining NCCS,Shelley served in leadership roles at Susan G. Komen, where she leveraged Komen’s grassroots network in Washington, D.C., and in state capitals. She is a graduate of Rice University and holds a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Shelley’s commitment to the work of NCCS is strongly tied to the experiences in the cancer care system of her dear friend, Dr. Brent Whitworth, a beloved physician who was diagnosed with stage IV cancer days before his 42nd birthday and who passed away 19 months later. Through Brent’s experiences, Shelley witnessed the strengths and flaws of the cancer care system and embraces the notion that policy change can make cancer care better for patients and caregivers.
Shelley and her husband Michael live in Maryland and are the parents of three boys.

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International Federation for Peace & Sustainable Development

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:17:13 +0000

International Federation for Peace & Sustainable Development
“Connecting Continents for Peace”
Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC and DPI of the United Nations 501(C)(3)

The representative of founding members of Global Happiness Coalition: Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Portugal, Slovenia and the United Arab Emirates, who suggest a collaboration to have one united and consolidate event to celebrate the of “International Day of Happiness” this year.
The Global Happiness Coalition is planning an interactive dialogue with the theme of “Happiness at the Center of Government Work” on March 20, 2018 between 10 and 11.30 am at the Delegates Room.

The event will feature round table discussions on happiness and public policy and includes 6 underpinning themes: Mental Health and Happiness, Positive Education, Social Connections, Work and Wellbeing, Happy Cities and Metrics, chaired by coalition and non-coalition Permanent Representatives and including policy makers, experts and international organization representatives. Roundtable chairs will share the outcomes of their discussions with all participants in the closing segment.

The event will be followed by a separate presentation of the World Happiness Report, produced by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) presented by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs director of SDSN, from 12-3pm in the same venue.

For more information, please contact: Mrs. Sally Kader
eMail: info@ifpsd.org; Office: +1917-331-4699 or +1973-568-8384
Http://www.ifpsd.org

Sincerely,
Sally Kader, President
777 UN Plaza, 7 H, New York, NY 10017

USFMEP is re-branding to: International Federation for Peace & Sustainable Development from: US Federation for Middle East Peace As we embark on this journey, we hope that you will join us as we spread our message globally.

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May 23 Times Square Press Conference & Showing of “Just A Common Soldier”

admin — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:29:03 +0000

On Tuesday, May 23, in conjunction with the Times Square Advertising Coalition, the Emmy award winning “Just A Common Soldier” video will be shown in Times Square at 10:30 AM to honor the bravest Americans: our great veterans.

YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS VERY SPECIAL EVENT.

At 10:30 AM America’s Tenor, Daniel Rodriguez, will open the short program by singing. I will speak for a few minutes as well as Ret. Brig. Gen. Loree Sutton, Producer Stephen Clouse, Purple Heart & Bronze Star medals recipient Angelo Monaco, and Ken Fisher of Fisher House.

PLEASE COME TO THE CNN & CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS SCREENS IN TIMES SQUARE AT 47TH AND BROADWAY AT 10:15 AM, TUESDAY, MAY 23. THE PROGRAM WILL START PROMPTLY AT 10:30 AM AND END AT 11 AM.

This event will be covered by the press, and we will have a Q&A after the showing.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS

TONY LO BIANCO

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A Celebration of Asian American & Pacific American Heritage WWW.CAPAONLINE.ORG

admin — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:29:15 +0000

WHAT – 34th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival- Press Event- 2013 Festival Event Details Announced
WHEN- Next Tuesday, April 23rd- 3:30-4:30-pm
WHERE- Mika Japanese Cuisine & Bar-150 Centre Street, Chinatown NY http://mikanyc.com
New York, NY April 17 – The 34th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival Press Conference will be held next Tuesday April 23rd 3:30pm at Mika Japanese Cuisine & Bar, 150 Centre St, Chinatown, NYC. Festival details, brief performances, light refreshments will be served.
About -Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival:
Organized by the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) since 1979, this annual festival is the longest running and largest event celebrating Pan-Asian heritage nationwide. It celebrates not only the value of family, but also the heritage which makes us proud to be Asian American and Pacific Islander.
Celebrating Asian Arts, Cuisine, and Community at the 34th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival-
May 4, 2013 in Flushing Mall in Flushing, NY, AND
May 18, 2013 in Confucius Plaza and Yung Wing School, NYC.
The festival is free, rain or shine and open to the public thanks to generous contributions from this year’s sponsor: Nielsen. Many Asian community organizations also help make the festival possible. Hours 11am- 6pm.
More than 10,000 visitors are expected for an impressive line-up of performances, fun carnival games for children, workshops for adults, and the “Remembering 1882- Fighting for Civil Rights in the Shadow of the Chinese Exclusion Act” exhibit on May 18 in its only NYC area appearance. Numerous Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations will be present to inform visitors about useful services, volunteer opportunities, and resources to get involved in the community. Attendees can expect a riveting lineup of performances and speakers.
The community festival will be packed with lively entertainment, tasty eats, and valuable resources in celebration of Asian American and Pacific American Heritage Month — and the rich culture, history and accomplishments of Asian American and Pacific Islander
For schedule and details on the event, go to: http://capaonline.org
The Coalition of Asian/Pacific Islanders is a 501C(3) non-profit charity managed by 100% volunteers. It is the producer/promoter of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival

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Judy Meehan

editor — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:11:30 +0000

Judy Meehan is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition. Judy has had over 20 years of experience in the health care arena, including a background in the private sector as well as nonprofit management. Judy’s leadership at the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition has resulted in numerous new programs and campaigns which have shared messages about such topics as immunization, nutrition, prematurity and oral health. Most recently, she has helped to orchestrate an unprecedented public-private partnership with the development, promotion and implementation of the text4baby program. This award-winning initiative involving stakeholders from the White House to community health workers has energized the field with a renewed commitment to every child’s a chance at a healthy start and a safe and nurturing environment in which to grow.

About

About: Despite decades of public health outreach and education, more than 500,000 babies are born prematurely and an estimated 28,000 children die before their first birthday each year in the U.S. Many factors cause these negative outcomes, including health care access, poverty, and negative health behaviors, but research supports that increasing knowledge around health can help people stay healthier.

To help more pregnant women and new moms get information about caring for their health and giving their babies the best possible start in life, the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) launched text4baby, the first free health text messaging service in the U.S.Text4baby supports moms by providing accurate, text-length health information and resources in a format that is personal and timely, using a channel she knows and uses. Over 85% of Americans own a cell phone and 72% of cell users send or receive text messages.

How Text4baby Works

Registration is easy and can be done online here or from your cell phone. Use your cell phone to text the word BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to the number 511411. You’ll be asked to enter your baby’s due date or your baby’s birthday and your zip code. Once registered, you will start receiving free messages with tips for your pregnancy or caring for your baby.
These messages are timed to your due date or your baby’s birth date. If you are pregnant and your due date changes, text UPDATE to 511411 to enter your new due date. Once you have your baby, be sure to text in UPDATE with your baby’s birthday so you keep getting messages through baby’s first year.

If you want to stop receiving messages from text4baby, text STOP to 511411. To start receiving the messages again, you will have to enroll again by sending BABY to 511411 (BEBE to 511411 for Spanish messages).

Text4baby Messages are Free

Thanks to the support of CTIA – The Wireless Foundation and participating mobile operators, all messages you receive from text4baby are free! Even individuals without a text messaging plan can get these messages for free. If someone has limited texts per month, text4baby won’t take away from that limit. As long as you have service with one of the carriers listed below, text4baby is free for you.

Alltel
Assurance Wireless
AT&T
Bluegrass Cellular
Boost Mobile
Cellular South
Cellcom
Centennial Cellular
Cincinnati Bell
Cricket
Metro PCS
N-Telos
Nex-Tech Wireless
Sprint Nextel
T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular
Verizon Wireless
Virgin Mobile USA

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Oceana’s Hamptons ‘Splash’ Party

editor — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Oceanas debut into the Hamptons community for an annual celebration of ocean conservation. The event overlooked Scott Cameron Beach on Mecox Bay and featured a cocktail reception and buffet dinner. The night also included a live auction with the proceeds going to Oceana, as well as a presentation on Oceana and its mission. Special guest Jackson Browne put on an exclusive solo acoustic performance

Hosts included Lois Robbins & Sue Cohn Rockefeller

Attendees included Sam Waterston, Jackson Browne, Artists and Co- Founder of Plastic Pollution Coalition Dianna Cohen, an exclusive group of prominent figures in the Hamptons, including Vera Wang and Arthur Becker, Ellen and Dan Crown, Sandi and Andrew Farkas Tom and Lori Florio, Senator Frank Lautenberg and Bonnie Lautenberg, Tami and Fred Mack, Julie and William Macklowe, Lizzie and John Tisch, Charlie and Lauran Walk, Arden Wohl and Ramona & Mario Singer of the New York City Housewives.

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