Come and join the fun as we celebrate the International Day of Peace on the “Ship of Humanity” commandeered by the Arts Olympus, with the collaboration of Voices of Women Worldwide, Peace Islands Institute, World Peace Prayer Society, and the New York Rotary Club. The evening’s cruise begins with the beat of a Calypso steel band joyfully creating music for passengers as they board. With all on ship, we set sail to witness the dramatic views of the New York City skyline. We serenely pass under the Brooklyn Bridge and then on out to the spectacular bay with the Statue of Liberty so proudly standing. From there it’s on to the waters near the United Nations where a flag raising ceremony takes place in celebration of the International Day of Peace with Ambassadors, Delegates and many members of the UN in attendance. The World Peace Prayer Society’s representative to the UN, in a moment of prayer, will lead a candle lighting ceremony dedicated to the heart breaking loss of so many children caught in war all over the globe. The gifted young Tarumi Violinists, having played the world over including the Vatican, will do a special performance devoted to children that are suffering in so many parts of the world today. The profits from ticket sales go specifically to benefit the Syrian children living in refugee camps. The New York Rotary Club will send out a global appeal to other clubs worldwide to help match the contributions to help the Syrian children.

In these turbulent times it is all the more important that people everywhere come together in support of peaceful solutions to the world’s problems. We hope that you will join our efforts in this festive occasion and celebrate, in this unique way, the International Day of Peace on our “Ship of Humanity.” If you are not able to join us on ship but would like to join us in heart go to our website www.artsolympus.org and make a tax deductible donation today. We thank you.

Sincerely,

Robert Slaughter

Event coordinator

To buy tickets ($100.00 each) go to www.artsolympus.org website.

Scroll down to News and Events click “buy now” which goes to Pay Pal and type in credit card information.

Then you MUST email your name, guests names and a way to contact you to HUMANITYSHIP@gmail.com

These names will be recorded on our guest list and checked off when boarding the ship.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, October 10^th                      Name of Ship: Harbor Lights

Time: Boarding 6:00 PM                                Boarding Location: East 23^rd St. Docks (on the East River)

           Departure 7:00 PM                              Attire: Casually Elegant

           Return 9:00 PM                                    For more information: call (212) 353-8413  or email

                                                                                                                       HUMANITYSHIP@gmail.com 

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The attack on Pearl Harbor (called Hawaii Operation or Operation AI[9][10] by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters (Operation Z in planning)[11] and the Battle of Pearl Harbor[12]) was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan). The attack was intended as a preventive action in order to keep the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with military actions the Empire of Japan was planning in Southeast Asia against overseas territories of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States.
The base was attacked by 353[13] Japanese fighters, bombers and torpedo planes in two waves, launched from six aircraft carriers.[13] All eight U.S. Navy battleships were damaged, with four being sunk. Of these eight damaged, two were raised, and with four repaired, six battleships returned to service later in the war. The Japanese also sank or damaged three cruisers, three destroyers, an anti-aircraft training ship,[nb 4] and one minelayer. 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed; 2,402 Americans were killed[15] and 1,282 wounded. Important base installations such as the power station, shipyard, maintenance, and fuel and torpedo storage facilities, as well as the submarine piers and headquarters building (also home of the intelligence section) were not attacked. Japanese losses were light: 29 aircraft and five midget submarines lost, and 65 servicemen killed or wounded. One Japanese sailor was captured.
The attack came as a profound shock to the American people and led directly to the American entry into World War II in both the Pacific and European theaters. The following day (December 8), the United States declared war on Japan. Domestic support for non-interventionism, which had been strong,[16] disappeared. Clandestine support of Britain (for example the Neutrality Patrol) was replaced by active alliance. Subsequent operations by the U.S. prompted Germany and Italy to declare war on the U.S. on December 11, which was reciprocated by the U.S. the same day.
There were numerous historical precedents for unannounced military action by Japan. However, the lack of any formal warning, particularly while negotiations were still apparently ongoing, led President Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy”.

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2012 HONOREES AND SPONSORS
Honorees:
Marc Morial, CEO, National Urban League and former mayor of New Orleans
Donna Byrd, publisher,
Theroot.com
Laurence Boschetto, CEO/president, Draftfcb
Sponsors:
Draftfcb
Baume & Mercier
JPMorgan Chase
Belvedere (the world’s first luxury vodka)
The brunch will be hosted by A.J. Calloway, New York City correspondent on “Extra,” and former host of popular B.E.T. show “106 & Park: B.E.T.’s Top 10 Live.”
Each honoree will be presented with a Baume & Mercier watch.
ABOUT DIVERSITY AFFLUENCE
As the only company of its kind, Diversity Affluence is a New York-based diversity research, marketing communications and business development consultancy that helps brands and businesses understand and market to affluent ethnic consumers-a group coined as “Royaltons.” For more than 25 years, Andrea Hoffman, Diversity Affluence’s founder and chief executive officer, has been a marketing strategist and trend forecaster.
“Diversity Affluence is committed to raising awareness of the vibrant affluent ethnic economic sector that people of color and other minorities occupy in contemporary society,” says Hoffman.
For more information about Hoffman, Diversity Affluence or Black Is The New Green: Marketing to Affluent African Americans, visit DiversityAffluence.com.

#andrea #hoffman #diversity #affluence #america #awards #hamptons #philanthropic #business #entertainment #industries #success #minority #b #smith #sag #harbor #determined #empower #pursuits #founder

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Good News Broadcast announces a new show with Reid Stowe to celebrate his Longest Voyage at Sea (www.1000days.net) , as part of their series “the Water Hour”.

Our first show was created with some of the wonderful interns form Media for Humanity(www.mediaforhumanity.org) an organization that Good News believes in for many years. Media for Humanity is committed to eradicating child slavery and exploitation in the United States proactively instead of reactively.

GNB broadcast interviews with Reid, Lawrence and Sonya’s quest for understanding of the sea, their love and which culminated with Reid’s return on June 17th, from the 1,000 Days at Sea Voyage. (www.1000days.net.)

At that time Reid, a New Yorker returned After Record 1,152 Days at Sea and saw his two-year old son for the First Time. Good News Broadcast is the Official Broadcaster of the Voyage.

Reid is a New York City artist, adventurer and sailor Reid Stowe, on his 70-ft. gaff-rigged schooner Anne, concluded his epic 1000+ Days non-stop and non-resupplied sea voyage. Stowe returned to New York Harbor, where he started, on Thursday, June 17, 2010, after logging 1,152 days at sea.

Stowe was accompanied by a flotilla of boats up the Hudson River to Pier 81 (Circle Line/World Yacht pier) where he disembarked at 1 p.m. and stepped foot on land for the first time in over three years. He reunited with his companion, Soanya Ahmad, who sailed with Stowe for the first 306 days of the voyage, but had to leave due to morning sickness. Ahmad now holds the women’s record for the longest non-stop sea voyage. Stowe met, for the first time, his son Darshen, who was conceived at sea and is now almost two years old.

Stowe left port April 21, 2007, accompanied by his companion Ahmad. Together they sailed from the Hudson towards the Atlantic on a ship laden with three years worth of food, beans for sprouting, solar panels for energy, large tarps to catch rainwater, a laptop, an Iridium satellite telephone, and a JouBeh satellite tracking unit that would verify the path of the 1000 days voyage (see Google map at www.1000days.net). Stowe survived a collision with a freighter on day 15, endured tough repairs with limited supplies, through the loss of his companion and only crewmember when she had to leave the boat due to nausea, and through the solitary days that followed. Still, Stowe managed to create two large scale conceptual art drawings with the course that he sailed, the shape of a whale in the Pacific and a heart in the Atlantic.

Why 1000 Days?

One thousand days is the time estimated for a future mission to Mars, which will have similar attributes of isolation and vessel self-reliance — hence the project’s name, “Mars Ocean Odyssey.” Stowe’s primary motivation is “to take exploration on the sea further than anyone has before.” Linked to thousands of followers on the Web, on day 638 he writes, “…it takes more to live at sea than a good boat and all the preparations, skills and psychology than you can imagine. It takes the continued support of the loving consciousness of humankind.” Despite numerous mental, physical, and emotional hardships that would have caused another person to head for the safety of the shore, Stowe remains optimistic, finding strength in a deep spiritual connection to the sea.

Visit the official website at www.1000days.net to read daily blogs from the Anne, see her current location, hear audio clips, and much more.

Paul Sladkus, Founder of Good News Broadcast states, “Reid, Laurence and Soanya have become part of my soul. I have spoken with them in time of calamity, time of peace and in time of reverence. All are spiritual beings who represent the best in humankind. What an honor for me to share their adventure and broadcast it to the world for many years. To be asked to host parties and homecomings was the icing on the cake and through them the world has learned about determination, sacrifice, the power of the water and the power of the mind. We are all indebted to them for their love of the sea and their knowledge will live on in eternity.”

Media For Humanity:

Two Problems:

* Modern-day slavery persists largely because it is hidden

* Many at-risk children lack self-confidence and support systems making them vulnerable to human trafficking.

Plus

Two Solutions:

* Spread awareness about human trafficking

* Enhance at-risk children’s personal image to prevent human trafficking in the US

PLUS the Power of Students and the Press…

* M4H is fueled by a team of media professionals and students who use their media expertise to bring attention to this issue and organize everyday humanitarians to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youths

= Media 4 Humanity

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Good News Broadcast announces a new show with Reid Stowe to celebrate his Longest Voyage at Sea (www.1000days.net) , as part of their series the Water Hour.

Our first show was created with some of the wonderful interns form Media for Humanity(www.mediaforhumanity.org) an organization that Good News believes in for many years. Media for Humanity is committed to eradicating child slavery and exploitation in the United States proactively instead of reactively.

GNB broadcast interviews with Reid, Lawrence and Sonyas quest for understanding of the sea, their love and which culminated with Reids return on June 17th, from the 1,000 Days at Sea Voyage. (www.1000days.net.)

At that time Reid, a New Yorker returned After Record 1,152 Days at Sea and saw his two-year old son for the First Time. Good News Broadcast is the Official Broadcaster of the Voyage.

Reid is a New York City artist, adventurer and sailor Reid Stowe, on his 70-ft. gaff-rigged schooner Anne, concluded his epic 1000+ Days non-stop and non-resupplied sea voyage. Stowe returned to New York Harbor, where he started, on Thursday, June 17, 2010, after logging 1,152 days at sea.

Stowe was accompanied by a flotilla of boats up the Hudson River to Pier 81 (Circle Line/World Yacht pier) where he disembarked at 1 p.m. and stepped foot on land for the first time in over three years. He reunited with his companion, Soanya Ahmad, who sailed with Stowe for the first 306 days of the voyage, but had to leave due to morning sickness. Ahmad now holds the womens record for the longest non-stop sea voyage. Stowe met, for the first time, his son Darshen, who was conceived at sea and is now almost two years old.

Stowe left port April 21, 2007, accompanied by his companion Ahmad. Together they sailed from the Hudson towards the Atlantic on a ship laden with three years worth of food, beans for sprouting, solar panels for energy, large tarps to catch rainwater, a laptop, an Iridium satellite telephone, and a JouBeh satellite tracking unit that would verify the path of the 1000 days voyage (see Google map at www.1000days.net). Stowe survived a collision with a freighter on day 15, endured tough repairs with limited supplies, through the loss of his companion and only crewmember when she had to leave the boat due to nausea, and through the solitary days that followed. Still, Stowe managed to create two large scale conceptual art drawings with the course that he sailed, the shape of a whale in the Pacific and a heart in the Atlantic.

Why 1000 Days?

One thousand days is the time estimated for a future mission to Mars, which will have similar attributes of isolation and vessel self-reliance hence the projects name, Mars Ocean Odyssey. Stowes primary motivation is to take exploration on the sea further than anyone has before. Linked to thousands of followers on the Web, on day 638 he writes, it takes more to live at sea than a good boat and all the preparations, skills and psychology than you can imagine. It takes the continued support of the loving consciousness of humankind. Despite numerous mental, physical, and emotional hardships that would have caused another person to head for the safety of the shore, Stowe remains optimistic, finding strength in a deep spiritual connection to the sea.

Visit the official website at www.1000days.net to read daily blogs from the Anne, see her current location, hear audio clips, and much more.

Paul Sladkus, Founder of Good News Broadcast states, Reid, Laurence and Soanya have become part of my soul.I have spoken with them in time of calamity, time of peace and in time of reverence.All are spiritual beings who represent the best in humankind. What an honor for me to share their adventure and broadcast it to the world for many years.To be asked to host parties and homecomings was the icing on the cake and through them the world has learned about determination, sacrifice, the power of the water and the power of the mind.We are all indebted to them for their love of the sea and their knowledge will live on in eternity.

Media For Humanity:

Two Problems:

* Modern-day slavery persists largely because it is hidden

* Many at-risk children lack self-confidence and support systems making them vulnerable to human trafficking.

Plus

Two Solutions:

* Spread awareness about human trafficking

* Enhance at-risk children’s personal image to prevent human trafficking in the US

PLUS the Power of Students and the Press…

* M4H is fueled by a team of media professionals and students who use their media expertise to bring attention to this issue and organize everyday humanitarians to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youths

= Media 4 Humanity

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