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The Trust for Public Land revitalizes PS 197 in Brooklyn – YAYYYYYY

Austin Tang — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:29:17 +0000

We’re Happiest Outside

Listen to “The Trust for Public Land revitalizes PS 197 in Brooklyn – YAYYYYYY” on Spreaker.

Our organization is a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors.

Over 50 Years

We were founded in 1972 on the conviction that all people need access to nature and the outdoors, close to home, in the cities and communities where they live. We work with communities to create parks and protect public land where they’re needed most, as a matter of health, equity, and justice.

for more info, go to Trust for Public Land: Who We Are

#PS197

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Unite 4 Peace Broadcast

Austin Tang — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:41:55 +0000

Dear friends,
I’m asking for your help to share this message far and wide!
www.connectforpeace.com
The broadcast officially starts at
4 PM PST, Sept 19 from New Zealand!

Join Peace Day over the weekend, 9/20-21!
We will be on all social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitch, X/Twitter, FB, YouTube, Vimeo, etc…)plus U.N. TV, ROKU TVs (for friends around the globe), Africa TV, & more.
This CAN be the year we make some headway to #makepeacetrend
Join in to
UNITE FOR PEACE!
VOTE for PEACE!
www.connectforpeace.com

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THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION EMBRACES WELLNESS, BUT HOW DO THEY DEAL WITH SERIOUS CHRONIC DISEASES?

Austin Tang — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:12:25 +0000

http://goodnewsplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/multiple_sclerosis_1.mp3
Many Millennial-aged People with Multiple Sclerosis Put Their Own Health Challenges on the Back Burner, Not Fully Understanding the Implications of Proactively Managing their Condition
It’s no secret that the millennial generation embraces wellness and has helped bring health-mindedness to the forefront of pop culture today. But when it comes to taking care of more serious health challenges, many experts are noticing people in their 20’s or 30’s are approaching healthcare differently and often prioritizing “living their best lives” over thinking about their health.
For younger people with serious health issues, putting off talking to a doctor or not getting on an effective therapy after the diagnosis of a chronic disease can have irreversible implications in the long-term. This is especially true with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common debilitating, progressive disease, which affects one million U.S. adults – striking in the “prime of life” when people are starting careers and families, and eventually leading to irreversible physical disability for many people. With the average age of onset at 34, most people newly diagnosed with MS over the next 10 to 15 years will be millennial-aged people (ages ~22-39).
According to the National MS Society many people newly diagnosed with MS react with shock and denial, often leading to them not taking proactive steps to manage their disease or connect with the broader MS community. It is important for millennial-aged people to be proactive in their care and pursue early treatment to slow disability progression as they are at an age and point in their disease when a disease-modifying therapy may offer greater impact.
Channing Barker, a millennial-aged person living with MS, who will shed light on her experience of living with MS and working with her doctor to take control of her health. Anne Gilbert, Director of Programs at Can Do MS, a national MS advocacy group known for their work with younger people living with MS, will also share her perspectives on the need to better connect with and support this younger generation of people living with MS.
When you book, we’ll provide you with guest bio & list of suggested questions. Interview courtesy: Genentech

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Unveiling at CES 2016

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:55:10 +0000

AMERICANS REALLY “GET” VIRTUAL REALITY

A national study, conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates, will be released at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas starting January 4. The study clearly shows that VR has the attention of a large part of the American public. A majority of consumers (56%) who play any type of game (70% of the U.S.), aged 8-64, have heard of virtual reality.

While many companies are coming out with VR devices, some are better known than others. Among those VR devices, American gamers are aware the Oculus Rift at 25%, Samsung VR Gear at 21%, PlayStation VR at 20%, and Google Cardboard at 17%.

A quarter (24%) of the gamer respondents in this survey said they were “very interested” in “Virtual Reality Experience in the home.” A similarly sized group at 23% said they were “interested” in VR. So 47% of the respondents are very interested or interested in VR . This is a large population of Americans with strong positive interest in VR.

Among those interested in VR the number one type of content desired in VR was movies and TV (66%), followed by console/PC gaming (59%), music videos (41%), travel (39%), and sports (38%). When Facebook bought Oculus it was suggested VR would become a new platform for social networking. Many Americans (34%) interested in VR believe that social networking will be an important application for VR.

Mike Vorhaus, President of Magid Advisors, who released the data at the Consumer Electronics Show said, “In these super early days of Virtual Reality, it is certain that many American consumers are primed to try this new technology/media platform. I was impressed by the strong interest shown by consumers in not just gaming, but also many mainstream content areas.”

About Magid Media Futures 2015

Magid Media Futures is a nationally representative online survey of 2,400 consumers ages 8-64. The sample is matched to the US Census. The study evaluates media attitudes and behaviors of consumers as it relates to devices, video, TV, gaming, social networking and more. The data was collected from July 30 – August 5, 2015. A high quality online research panel and data collection firm was used for recruitment and data collection. The margin of error at 95% confidence for the total sample is +/- 2%.

About Frank N. Magid Associates

Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc. is a leading research-based consulting firm that has been studying the evolving media landscape and its impact on consumer behavior for almost 60 years. Interviewing millions of consumers each year, Magid leverages its consumer insights to help investors and brands anticipate market shifts and identify growth opportunities. Magid serves clients through offices in Minneapolis, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Marion, Iowa.

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Connect for Peace-Tuesday, Sept 30th 4-7PM Union Square in NYC

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:58:27 +0000

Message from Peacelights Founder Joumana Rizk:

Dear Friend,

The work continues. And the fun with it.

Following the unprecedented success of the People’s Climate March, I am thrilled to invite you to our Connect for Peace event in New York City on Tuesday September 30th, from 4pm to 7 pm in Union Square.

Some have described these events as a cross between performance art and peace rally. You can watch or participate. Either way you will experience, in your body, what it feels like to be connected to every one around you.

Make a contribution, explore the promise of what’s possible– join our exhilarating event!

What: Connect for Peace

When: Tuesday, September 30th from 4:00-7:00pm

Where: Union Square, Manhattan, NYC. South Plaza on 14th Street between Union Square West and Union Square East

Who: YOU!

These are some ways you can contribute:

Attend or help as a volunteer, and presence yourself as a force for good.

Sign up to be a part of the core group, from 3:30-7:30pm and a meeting the day before. – $50 stipends will be offered to all core group members.

Make a financial contribution to Peacelights. Click Here To Donate

Forward this email on to anyone who you think would be interested.

For more information or to join our core group, please email us at info@peacelights.org

Join us! We need your energy!

With love and peace,

Joumana

Joumana Rizk
Founder, Peacelights
www.Peacelights.org

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Mark E. Sackett

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:29:51 +0000

President / Creative Director / Executive Producer / Director / Public Speaker. Be Well, Be Creative, Be Great!

I believe It’s high-time we all make the effort to help each other do better, so how can I help you?

Remember, the power of us working together is greater than anything we can accomplish alone!

Here is my recent TEDx Talk FYI!

http://www.TheArtofActiveNetworking.com it’s under media on the home page.

Check out my businesses including Reflectur and TheBoxSF or Stage 24 Productions

Connect with me on the over 60 social media sites I use at MarkESackett.com

Join our email lists to connect more effectively through The Art of Active Networking

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Leslie Robinson

editor — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:49:58 +0000

Hear what she’s doing and you will feel better…

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