He was previously a journalist who held newsroom-leadership positions at The Huffington Post (Executive Editor), The Boston Phoenix (Editor in Chief), The New York Daily News (Deputy Managing Editor), and Spy Magazine (Editor).

In 2016, Lance received a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award for his editorial work related to the SDGs. In 2017, Lance was named to the Leadership Council for the UN’s Media for Social Impact Summit. He is on the Board of World Elephant Day and for four years has been a volunteer commissioner for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Commission on Education and Communications.

To get in touch with him about working with Brooklyn Story Lab, visit brooklynstorylab.net, or find him on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancegould/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancegould7/

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A NEW WAY TO MANAGE TYPE 2 DIABETES THAT ELIMINATES INSULIN INJECTIONS FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS
Diabetes management has taken a significant step forward following FDA clearance of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System, for adults 18+ living with type 2 diabetes, making it the first and only AID system cleared for the treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Over 30 million Americans live with type 2 diabetes in the United States, with approximately 6 million people who require insulin, of which 2.5 million are using multiple daily injections (MDI). Despite advances in medical therapy over the past 20 years, there has been no significant change in the percentage of adults with type 2 diabetes achieving recommended HbA1c targets.

This clearance is a FIRST in type 2 diabetes management as it:

replaces the exhausting daily routine of multiple daily injections (MDI) with a discreet, tubeless, waterproof5, and wearable “Pod” ― about half the size of a credit card ― which provides continuous insulin delivery for up to 3 days (72 hours)

proactively helps correct for highs ― and helps protect against lows ― both day and night

communicates with a compatible continuous glucose monitor (CGM)

automatically adjusts insulin delivery every 5 minutes using the CGM value and trend

has shown improvements in patient-reported diabetes related distress

Omnipod 5 is a first-of-its-kind, simplified and effective option for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, providing freedom from multiple daily injections.
Dr. Trang Ly, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Insulet Corporation, will be available to discuss the new automated insulin delivery system for type 2 diabetes and the profound patient impact.
Interview courtesy: Insulet Corporation

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HERE TO TALK ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT FINDINGS AND HOW THEY MAY HELP ADDRESS AN ONGOING AND UNMET NEED IN THE HIV COMMUNITY IS DR. HARMONY GARGES (GAR-JES), CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FROM ViiV (VEEV) HEALTHCARE.

BIO:

Dr. Harmony Garges is the Chief Medical Officer at ViiV Healthcare – the only pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to HIV – where she is responsible for Regulatory, Safety and Medical Affairs across the company’s innovative pipeline and portfolio. Just like the company she works for, Harmony’s guiding mission is to ensure that no person living with HIV is left behind.

After obtaining her MD degree and completing her pediatrics residency at Duke University, Harmony pursued her interest in infectious diseases further with fellowships in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology at Duke, along with her MPH in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following her training, Harmony maintained an active clinical practice, providing care to children and adolescents living with HIV and other infectious diseases.

In 2005, Harmony joined GSK’s HIV program in the Infectious Diseases group, working on global development programs as a project physician leader. In this role she oversaw three successful New Drug and Marketing Authorization Applications and provided medical leadership and strategy for the development of various other anti-infectives including the first human trials of dolutegravir – the most prescribed HIV medicine in the world.

Subsequently, Harmony joined the Global Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance team at GSK, where she provided safety strategy and governance for several large global clinical development programs in the pharmaceutical space. She then led a large, global team overseeing the safety aspects of GSK’s large Classic and Established Medicines portfolio. From there, she joined the GSK Consumer Health business, where she spent three years as the Chief Medical Officer. She then joined ViiV Healthcare in 2016 and has held several roles in Global Medical Affairs before assuming her current role of Chief Medical Officer at the company in 2019.

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Toys for Tots annual Toy distribution drive at Columbus Park Mulberry & Worth St. Chinatown, NY

starting at 11am till 2pm. Please join us today as It all comes together to make many wishes come true by donating thousands of toys to children in need. It truly fills our hearts with joy to make this incredible donation to our city’s children and spread love and happiness this holiday season. @

A special thank you for all the amazing people who help make this possible. Robin Mui of the Sing Tao Daily Newspaper

* Gary Kong of the Global Hero Foundation and Tony Park Owner of Angelina Bakery’s in NYC handing out delicious yummy treats, in addition to various sponsors along with the proud USMC, NYPD and FDNY who will join us as they graciously do every year to help spread cheer for the less fortunate during the holiday season. This important initiative gives Hope to Boys & Girls in the form of these toys, so it’s our honor to create beautiful smiles and memories & We hear Santa might make a pit stop to say hello to all who made the nice list.

We like to take this time to wish you all the best during the holiday season & always remember it’s better to give then receive it does wonders for one’s heart & soul…Good Tidings to all!!!

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From the electricity that powers Army Reserve facilities, to the fuel that powers their vehicles, energy touches nearly every aspect of the Army Reserve’s mission. Conserving power can help protect our energy future.

However, we all face threats to our energy security; from increasing global demands to natural disasters, fluctuating fuel costs and innovative adversarial attacks like cyber weapons. Conservation helps ensure Soldiers have the energy they need, when and where they need it, to accomplish their missions – at home and abroad, now and in the future. The Army Reserve is also focused on prioritizing energy and water security requirements to ensure Soldiers always have available, reliable power and water to continuously sustain critical missions.

Energy Action Month is an opportunity for the Army Reserve Energy Program to help the public understand the important role everyone can play in energy conservation and resiliency and offer practical, smart energy tips that everyone can implement in their daily lives.
Simple ways for everyone to reduce their energy footprint include:
Weathering your home to eliminate air leaks and adding insulation
 Replacing your incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs)
 Creating a more energy efficient office by using natural light wherever possible
 Powering down computer monitors at end of each day
 Unplugging electronics that aren’t in use for extended periods and using power strips
 Recycle packaging materials like paper and cardboard, as we continue to increase shipping supplies to our homes

COL Martin Naranjo, Director of Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate will be available to help your audience learn more about reducing their carbon footprint. COL Naranjo will also discuss the energy conservation innovations employed by the U.S. Army Reserve and how the public can similarly do their part to reduce energy waste.
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Interview courtesy: U.S. Army Reserve

#action #energy #energyconservation #energyresiliency #energyconservationresiliency #soldiers #us #army #armyreserve #missions #publicunderstanding #role #dailylives #weather #lights #naturallight #power #recycle #homes

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Directors Guild Movie Premiere Creation on how the “Make A Wish” Foundation was created.

For Immediate Release: Contact Lucia Kaiser, 201 927 3864 or Paul Sladkus 917 687 1790 Milestone Broadcast Corporation

Please join us at the NY Premiere of this heart touching film Written and Directed by Theo Davies. “Wish Man” has received critical acclaim and will be released in September worldwide. The film is the story of how the “Make A Wish” Foundation was created.

Others attending will be some of the team from “ Framed” Actor Armand Assante, Producers Lucia Kaiser & Bonnie Timmermann, David Unger and Harris Tulchin. “Framed” is inspired by Tod Volpe’s compelling memoir.

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or the first time in history, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has been brought to screen in the new film, ‘Wish Man,’ starring Andrew Steel, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Frank Whaley, Danny Trejo, and Bruce Davison. The film tells the story of how the Foundation’s creator, Frank Shankwitz, was able to part from childhood trauma and transform into helping millions of children across the world.

Meet Frank Shankwitz, a motorcycle cop struggling with his past and emotional childhood trauma after being ripped apart from his father by an emotionally abusive mother.

“Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been on my own. Never had any reason to care for anyone else. Until now[…] I’ve been a fighter all my life, and I’m tired of not knowing what to fight for. Being special is never something I was used to. But Michael thought I was a hero. And if I can do it, anybody can do it.”

–Andrew Steel, “Frank Shankwitz,” ‘Wish Man’

In what seems to be a nasty separation or divorce, Frank’s mother has done everything to keep Frank and his father apart, until he appears on their property wanting to see Frank. Before parting ways, he gives Frank a cowboy hat as a reminder that he will always be with him.

Wanting to spend time with his father, Frank’s mom decides to forcibly take Frank away, throwing him in the car, leaving nothing behind but the cowboy hat on the dusty ground. Unbeknownst to Frank, his father is on a life-long mission to track down his son and bring him back “home.”

Flash forward to Frank grown up as a motorcycle cop, we see him as a closed-off figure. Until Michael. The police department brings young Michael to visit the precinct and meet everyone.

However, he is forced to face his past and change his future when he’s almost killed in a freak car accident on a desolate highway.

This life-altering incident sparks a chain reaction that places Shankwitz on a difficult and painful path towards redemption, leading him to an unexpected relationship Michael, terminally ill with leukemia, with a life expectancy of one week. The result? An unexpected relationship between Shankwitz and the boy, but most importantly, Shankwitz discovering a light that has been buried deep within since he was a child.

“One simple act of kindness can cause a ripple effect” –Andrew Steel, “Frank Shankwitz,” ‘Wish Man’

This ripple effect later comes to be known as the Make-A-Wish foundation.

From writer and director, Theo Davies, the biographical drama, Wish Man, explores the light and dark side of Shankwitz’s life and why each hardship led to the creation of the iconic organization.

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Ask him and chances are, HIS FAVORITE JOB EVER is Being Your Father!

Lifestyle Expert Says the Clues to the Perfect Father’s Day Gift May Be Right In Front of You

It’s that time of the year – when we show the men in our lives how much they mean to us. So, as we all turn into amateur sleuths trying to figure out the perfect gift to make dad smile, lifestyle expert and new dad Lance Smith says the clues are all around you. Step one, don’t ask mom. He has enough socks and underwear.

Is Dad’s idea of a perfect Sunday afternoon outside in the backyard or inside falling asleep on the couch? Is he always talking about getting in better shape, but says he’s too busy for the gym? They’re all clues to that one must-have gift Dad will love. Lance is available via satellite and phone to share:

• Father’s Day Must-Haves – Top Gifts for Dad
• How you can get everything on your list in one place
• Shopping tips to help you save a TON of time AND money

Lance Smith does it all in the entertainment industry. In addition to being an actor, an acting coach and children’s book author, Lance was the face of CMT for a decade hosting numerous weekly shows and specials before taking on co-host duties for The Daily Buzz from 2012-2014 and its new launch in 2017. This avid Tennessee Titans fan can be found at most home games broadcasting highlights on the jumbotron. Still, with all of this, Lance’s newest job is the closest to his heart, being dad to his beautiful baby girl.

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A Mystical Journey into the Beauty & Awe of Life,
And the Daily Power of Transcendence Through Surprise!
From Will Arntz, the Creator of What The Bleep?!

What is surprise in your life but an instant opportunity for transformation? A moment that can send you ascending into joy and wonder or spiraling into deep thought and life-changing new awareness.

An eye-catching beautiful and whimsical book The (not so)
Little Book of Surprises brings that home in-of course-surprising ways! A mystical journey into consciousness, an exploration of what touches our hearts, a glimmering reflection on nature and our selves, and plea for becoming our better angels are just some of the touchstones in store for readers as they experience the poetic exquisiteness of this gem.

This rumination on surprise comes courtesy of William Arntz, the creator and producer who surprised, confounded and delighted with his remarkable film What the Bleep Do We Know!? Now he teams with his wife, internationally renowned spiritual teacher and poet Deirdre Hade and award-winning photographer Endre Balogh to create something else quite special.

The (not so) Little Book of Surprises is anchored with Hade’s visionary and lyrical poetry skipping lightly about over the stunning images curated by Balogh. Each breathtaking page creates an emotional resonance with the reader…using surprise as the doorway to transformation and transcendence. The images in the book are part eye candy/part soul candy. They pile on a sensory experience that mounts the sense of surprise page by page.

All of the book’s creators began life in different fields-Arntz as a laser physicist working on “Star Wars” high energy lasers; Hade as a ballet dancer and choreographer, Balogh continues as an internationally regarded concert violinist. And through life’s mystery and surprise, they emerged as something else entirely, which makes them imminently qualified to bring forth a meditation in print on the gifts of surprise. For more information please visit: www.BookOfSurprises.com

Since her early years in Memphis, Tennessee, Deirdre Hade has been an artist and a visionary, writing poetry and conversing with the mystical worlds. As a ballet dancer and choreographer recognized by Robert Joffery, she performed throughout the country and founded the dance ensemble, “Celebrations to the Sacred.” At sixteen, when her mother was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, Deirdre discovered the healing power of light, enabling her mother to live thirteen years longer than expected. As the founder of Radiance Healing and Meditation, Deirdre has guided people worldwide, teaching them to harness their own inner wisdom and healing potential. She is currently writing her story of life as a modern day mystic.

William Arntz started his professional career as a research laser physicist, working on “Star Wars” high energy lasers. He then moved on to software, writing “AutoSys”-an automated job control system currently in use by most Fortune 500 companies. He sold that company, retired, but then decided to make a film: creating, producing and directing What the BLEEP Do We Know!?, an exploration of spirituality, quantum physics, neurology and outrageous possibilities. The film and the companion book, with editions in over twenty languages, were international hits.

Endre Baloghis an internationally known concert violinist, having performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and eminent musicians Zubin Mehta, Vladimir Horowitz and André Watts. He is also a sought- after photographic artist. The Professional Photographers of California named him “Number Two” among the “Top Ten Photographers” and he is one of only thirty five photographers worldwide to achieve “Diamond” status in the 2015 Professional Photographers of America International Competition.

What’s the magic of surprise? Notes’ Arntz in the foreword: “The ‘You’ before is different from the ‘You’ Afterwards.” And in The (not so) Little Book of Surprises there are 100+ pages of wonderment and surprise-an invitation to be very different when one closes the last page of the book. Potential topics of discussion:
• The Power of Surprise in one’s life
• How to keep life fresh and juicy in surprising ways
• Mastering the art of being surprising to the world
• Making surprise the gateway to your heart

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Daniel founded Lundon Enterprises in 2009, and has spent the last two plus years developing a social network for social good, which launched February 9, 2011. CurePals.com provides users a family community to connect people and organizations that want to change the world. It is a social network that uses the web to anonymously connect children and families who are sharing similar health challenges, interests or passion for philanthropy, and provide a voice of hope and shared inspiration for one another. The power of healing through connection is a great comfort for individuals going through similar illnesses. Before, they were alone in a hospital room. Now, they can connect with others around the world sharing experiences, treatment results, hope, and inspiration.

Aside from this aspect of the community, Daniel also wanted to complete his passion to help by somehow raising awareness and money for social causes. His desire was to help raise funding for programs to find cures, to provide aid, and services that help make a difference. So as a result Cure Pals donates 10% of all its paid Platinum memberships and other products to the social cause that the user supports. By doing this, the community is encouraging users of all ages to join the world of philanthropy and to connect with non-profits and organizations that are already making a difference. Individuals can learn more on how they can get involved volunteering or donating. And organizations can connect with a new demographic of supporters, educating people on the needs, challenges, and support that is needed to carry out their mission. Too many websites and organizations just look to adults for support to make a difference. Encouraging our youth to learn and become more proactive for social causes is imperative. After all, they are the future.

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