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The quote “Peace is the only battle worth waging” suggests that striving for peace is the most important and worthwhile endeavor. It implies that:

1. Peace requires effort and struggle (waging a battle).
2. The pursuit of peace is more valuable than conflict or war.

In this context, “waging war” is a metaphor for dedication, persistence, and strategic effort towards achieving peace. It emphasizes that peace isn’t passive, but rather an active pursuit that requires commitment and resilience.

This perspective encourages prioritizing peaceful solutions, understanding, and conflict resolution over violence or aggression.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27

This verse is a beautiful expression of Jesus’ gift of peace to his followers, emphasizing that His peace is different from the world’s understanding of peace. It’s a peace that transcends circumstances and fills the heart with calm and trust.
May you find peace.

@Ameria Momo Masiko,  Mentor and Author

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Owner, Michael Variale & the Team

Education:      

• ’98 Masters Degree

                   Dowling College, Elementary Education

• ’93 Bachelors Degree

                    SUNY Cortland, History & Secondary Social Studies

• ’89 St. Anthony’s High School

Memberships:   

• Founder, Publisher & CEO         

                          EastEndWeddingsAndEvents

                          Long Island Wedding Event Pros       ​

Overview – Celebrate Life With Us

Michael’s mother always said, “Life is a gift, so go out and celebrate.”  He believes that music sets the event in motion and every song must have a positive emotional impact at the right volume.​

East End Entertainment’s owner is celebrating over 30 years in the business. Our fun tunes continue to make people smile, sing and dance. 

Music Foundation:

Growing up Michael enjoyed a variety of music as part of his daily family life.  Beginning with the radio, moving to records, CDs, and eventually MP3s, he familiarized himself with music from American Standards, Doo-Wop, Motown, Disco, Rock, pop, EDM, and hip-hop.  His goals has always been to provide a sophisticated fun approach to the music that is unique to the event’s host.   

College Start:

It all began in the fall of 1991, when Michael was earning his bachelor’s degree at SUNY Cortland.  Michael practiced being a DJ at a Cortland College bar on Wednesdays, an hour prior to opening. When the regular DJ failed out in January 1992, Michael was offered his first professional opportunity to spin the tunes.  Before each DJ shift, he lugged his milk crate with about 100 CDs, from the top of the hill to downtown Cortland. (Now he has over 100,000 MP3’s on a mini external hard drive).  The elevated, enclosed DJ booth had 2 Sony Discman’s, a basic 2 channel Radio Shack mixer, and a wired microphone.  It was not high tech, but it was Michael’s sanctuary.

In the Hamptons:

During the Summer of 1993, he made his Hamptons debut at Dockers Waterside.  Michael was encouraged by Larry Hoffman, owner of Dockers, to motivate the crowd through music and not over the microphone.  This advice inspired his unique style that is sophisticated and fun. In the mid 90’s, he went on to mix dance classics from the 70’s and 80’s in the Classic Lounge, at the legendary Canoe Place Inn (CPI), in Hampton Bays.  

Today:

Since then East End Entertainment, has steadily expanded to offer a variety of amazing options including: Live DJ combos, musicians, bands, wireless speakers, lighting, photo booths, flat screens and karaoke.  The success of East End Entertainment is the result of an amazingly talented staff, loyal clients, and a network of wonderful event professionals. 

East End Entertainment continues to service the Hamptons, North Fork, Montauk and Shelter Island and the entire tri-state area.  

Celebrate Life With Us

Michael Variale

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The philanthropic-minded co-founders of Bombas, Randy Goldberg & David Heath, will also be participating as “Principals for a Day” at P.S. 188. Good News speaks to them. www.bombas.com

PENCIL’s annual Principal for a Day (PFAD) initiative is coming to NYC public schools throughout the five boroughs on Tuesday, April 16! The program brings notable New Yorkers and business leaders into public schools to shadow principals throughout the day, speak with students, and experience the challenges facing the NYC school system firsthand.

, Randy and David will host meetings with teachers and school leadership throughout the day, and speak with students about their careers. Another exciting opportunity for some students will be attending the new hit Broadway Show THE PROM, https://theprommusical.com/, wasn’t that an exciting time in many students lives:)

PENCIL’S FLAGSHIP PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY® PROGRAM
BRINGS HUNDREDS OF BUSINESS LEADERS BACK TO SCHOOL ON APRIL 16

PENCIL, New York City-Based Education Nonprofit, Connects Businesses with Local Public Schools
and Creates New Opportunities for Students & Educators

NEW YORK, NY – (APRIL 8, 2019) – PENCIL is proud to announce its flagship Principal For A Day® will be held on April 16, 2019, marking 25 years of meaningful partnerships between the business community and New York City public schools. During this year’s Principal For A Day® event, over 150 business and civic leaders will visit public schools across all five boroughs to experience a “day-in-the-life” of a school Principal, during which they meet with students and their teachers and school administrators, to learn first-hand the lasting impact that they and their organizations can have on students and schools, and to join PENCIL in its mission to connect students to success.

“When we launched Principal For A Day®, our goal was to bring together private and public sectors of the City to draw attention to the needs and potential of New York City’s public schools and the students they serve,” said PENCIL President Gregg Betheil. “PENCIL is proud to have the support of Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, New York City Schools Chancellor, as well as the New York City Department of Education, united in our shared belief that relationships have the power to create opportunities and experiences that help NYC students succeed.”

“I’m thrilled for New York City public schools to once again join PENCIL for this year’s Principal For A Day. This program gives our educators a unique opportunity to come together as thought partners with New York City’s business leaders, and provides business leaders a window into the wonderful work our students and educators are doing every day. I thank PENCIL for its continued partnership in helping bring our New York City students, educators, and leaders together in pursuit of equity and excellence for all.” – New York City Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza.
“We are proud to partner with the NYC Department of Education and the Council of Supervisors & Administrators for this year’s Principal For A Day®,” said PENCIL Board Chair Howard Chatzinoff of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. “What business leaders see and learn on this one day, helps us understand the critical work that school Principals and their teams do every day to support students and families across New York City. Thanks to all the school leaders who are opening their doors and making time to welcome visiting business leaders.”

“We are proud to again partner with PENCIL to support Principal For A Day®,” said Council of Supervisors & Administrators President Mark Cannizzaro. “Partnerships with the business community complement the academic work our Principals lead throughout the year. Opportunities to expose young people to authentic experiences help prepare them for life after school. I know our guests will learn a few things during their visits as well about what it takes to run a successful school!”

Throughout the day, business leaders will have opportunities to participate in immersive activities tailored to each partner, including shadowing a principal over the course of the day to gain a deeper understanding of their job, acting as a thought partner and advisor, facilitating career panels and workshops, and speaking directly to students at special school assemblies. Students are the future generation of business leaders and PENCIL realizes the importance of access to skills, opportunities and relationships.

“We are excited to spend the day with Principal Ramos to learn more about P.S. 188 and its students. We initially started Bombas to give back to our community, and our team was thrilled to start a PENCIL school partnership with P.S. 188 this year to do so firsthand. As the company’s leadership, Principal For A Day gives us the perfect opportunity to learn not only about the impact our team is making with students, but also to take a deeper dive into the incredible work that goes on at schools like P.S. 188 behind the scenes, to provide children a safe, engaging environment to learn and grow. Partnerships like this energize our staff as we live our mantra to “bee better” and make the world a better place.” – Randy Goldberg & David Heath, Bombas Co-Founders

“Having attended New York City public schools, I look forward to Principal For A Day each year as a chance to share my journey with the next generation of student leaders,” said Abbe Raven, Acting Chairman, A+E Networks, and PENCIL Board Member. “In 2006, PENCIL gave me the opportunity to go back to my alma mater, Humanities & Arts Magnet High School (formerly Andrew Jackson HS), which grew into a multi-year partnership to help connect more students to opportunities to fulfill their potential.”

Following Principal For A Day®, PENCIL works to translate initial business interest into opportunities for sustained partnerships with schools. PENCIL makes it easy for business professionals, educators and students to work together—in schools and the workplace. Our hands-on programs, including in-school partnerships, mentoring, internships, and immersive experiences like Principal For A Day®, create targeted opportunities to make a real difference in the classroom and beyond.

Since 1995, over 9,000 high profile New Yorkers have lent their time to Principal For A Day®. Joining that list this year are executives from A&E Television Networks, Viacom, ABC, NBC, Google, Goldman Sachs, Scholastic, KPMG, Deloitte, Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Anthem, Inc., Starbucks and more.

About PENCIL:
PENCIL is a New York City-based non-profit. New York City schools are filled with students who have potential and ambition to go far, and we envision a city filled with students whose opportunities match their ambitions. Since 1995, we’ve played a critical role in bringing together business professionals, educators, and students to open eyes, open minds, and open doors. By doing so, we connect students to success. Learn more at pencil.org.

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The company is called Brethren Shoes (https://brethrenshoes.com/). They’re an e-commerce platform that sells a variety of men’s shoes for one affordable price of $66. You can learn more about their pricing decision here

We speak to Tian Mu, Founder & CEO and Mike Mccollum | Brethren Enterprises
Facebook: Facebook.com/BrethrenShoes

Instagram: @brethrenshoes
(https://brethrenshoes.com/blogs/news/cheap-shoes), which is all around the idea of inclusivity (instead of the traditional angle of products being “exclusive”). Similar to TOMS’ model, for every pair purchased, Brethren donates a pair to someone experiencing homelessness in America. But unlike TOMS, or any other buy-one give-one company, Brethren keeps their customers in the loop on their donations with a confirmation email that informs them on the homeless shelter and its location to which the shoes were delivered. They also post their monthly deliveries on their website (https://brethrenshoes.com/blogs/news). This particular story is my absolute favorite (https://brethrenshoes.com/blogs/news/didnt-know-shoes-could-do-this). Lastly (and this is the main reason why I felt compelled to reach out), Brethren set up a lofty goal of donating 2.2M pairs of shoes annually by 2022, which will provide 3 pairs of new shoes a year to every homeless person in the US (currently there are over 700K homeless people in the country). The reason for this goal is because 66% of the US homeless population are suffering from painful foot conditions due to ill-fitting shoes. Brethren’s mission is to gift healthy feet to those in need.

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HOLIDAYS AND HOUNDS:
MAKING SURE YOUR TRIPS AND CELEBRATIONS AREN’T RUFF ON YOUR DOG
How to Avoid Dog Flu and Keep Your Pup Healthy During the Holidays

Holiday travel can be stressful – from delayed flights to packed airports to lost luggage – and with cold and flu season in full swing, staying healthy during a trip is a priority for many travelers. And it’s not just the humans in our family we should be worried about. Your pup’s health could also be at risk, whether you’re bringing your pup with you or leaving him with the sitter.

If your canine is around dog friends during the holidays – whether that’s at the airport, a boarding kennel, grooming facility or family gathering with other pups – they could be at risk for dog flu. Dog flu is very contagious and easily spread from dog to dog by direct contact, nasal secretions (through barking, coughing or sneezing), contaminated objects (kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes), and people moving between infected and uninfected dogs. Dogs of any breed, age, sex or health status are at risk of infection when exposed to the virus.[1] In 2018 alone, there have been nearly 1,000 confirmed cases across the United States – and those are just the cases verified through lab testing. Thousands of other cases may have been diagnosed by veterinarians based on signs and symptoms.

On Friday, November 16, Dr. Courtney Campbell, veterinarian at VetSurg and frequent guest on Rachael Ray and Live with Kelly and Ryan, is available to explain these signs and symptoms and what pet parents can do to prevent their pup from getting sick. He previously co-hosted Nat Geo Wild’s Pet Talk.
Interview courtesy: Merck Animal Health

• Website -DogFlu.com
• Interview courtesy: Merck Animal Health

SUGGESTED ANCHOR LEAD-IN AND QUESTIONS FOR HOUNDS AND HOLIDAYS

SUGGESTED ANCHOR LEAD-IN:

THE HOLIDAYS ARE A GREAT TIME TO SOCIALIZE AND CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. THAT MAY MEAN YOUR DOG IS SOCIALIZING MORE TOO – AT HOLIDAY PARTIES, WHILE BOARDING AT A KENNEL OR TRAVELING WITH YOU TO VISIT RELATIVES. BUT THESE ACTIVITIES COULD PUT YOUR DOG AT RISK FOR ILLNESSES LIKE DOG FLU.

HERE TO TALK ABOUT KEEPING YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS HEALTHY OVER THE HOLIDAYS
IS DR. COURTNEY CAMPBELL, A VETERINARIAN AT VET-SURG.

SUGGESTED QUESTIONS:

• WHY IS DOG FLU A CONCERN AROUND THIS TIME OF YEAR?

• WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DOG FLU?

• IS THERE ANYTHING PET OWNERS CAN DO TO PROTECT THEIR POOCH FROM THIS DISEASE?
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• WHAT OTHER HEALTH ISSUES SHOULD PET PARENTS KEEP IN MIND WHEN TRAVELING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH THEIR PETS?

• WHAT ABOUT KENNELS AND GROOMING SALONS – HOW CAN THEY HELP TO STOP THE SPREAD OF DOG FLU?

• WHERE CAN PET OWNERS LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DOG FLU AND HOW TO AVOID IT OVER THE HOLIDAYS?

BIO- Courtney A. Campbell, DVM

Hailing from New England, Courtney was raised in the quaint town of Burlington, Connecticut. His curiosity for pets emerged when he young visiting his mother’s home country of Antigua in the West Indies. Remarkably, he discovered the joy of sprinting right along with pygmy goats as they played in the grasslands. That experience as a young child has resonated with him ever since. On his tenth birthday, he received his first puppy and the dream of becoming a veterinarian was born. His academic journey lead him from the University of Delaware and then on to Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. But for Courtney, the academic journey was far from over. He completed three one-year internships, and then a three-year surgical residency in Los Angeles.

He moved slightly north and now enjoys the sunshine in Santa Barbara, California for which he affectionately calls paradise. Courtney is not only fluent in Spanish but he is also a 5-time NPC Physique competitor. He enjoys volunteering with rescue organizations, running, and freelancing in theater and short film projects.

He currently works at VetSurg, a specialty surgery practice in Ventura, California. There he focuses on orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery. He is also a featured lecturer for Merck Animal Health. Courtney co-hosted a national talk show on Nat Geo Wild called Pet Talk and he has continued to be a featured guest on a myriad of programs such as Rachael Ray, Live with Kelly, The Doctors, Home and Family, The Real, The Boris and Nicole Show, Pet Collective’s Ask a Vet/Hot Vet. Courtney currently hosts his own podcast called The Dr. Courtney Show on Pet Life Radio. Most recently, he has served as the pet-centric news correspondent for Top 30, a new, contemporary news program.

Whether it’s media, theater, or film, Courtney is looking forward to fun career in the world of ‘edutainment’.

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Brought to you by Acorn Theater and New York New Works Theater Festival.  The festival was  founded by Gene Fisch, Jr..  Satchel Page, is a one-man show about the life of Satchel Paige and his struggles as an African-American baseball player, becoming the oldest rookie to end up in Baseball’s Hall of Fame.  This was the winning show out of almost 50 shows, congratulation to the Satchel Page team and all the shows in the festival… they were great!  and this is Good News!

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