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Decoding Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet

Austin Tang — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:29:24 +0000

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Decoding Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet

Earth Day 2026 highlights how community action worldwide supports environmental protections that reduce costs, manage shared risks, and strengthen public health, infrastructure reliability, and economic stability across regions and borders.

Why Imperfect Climate Action Is Better Than Perfect Inaction

Eco-perfectionism fuels guilt and burnout. Imperfect, collective action creates real environmental progress.

Colorful Ghosts Haunt Our Wetlands

This World Wetlands Day, discover the algal ghosts sucking oxygen from our wetlands and poisoning ecosystems from Lake Erie to the Hartbeespoort Dam.

7 Ways to Ship Greener

To celebrate Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, here are seven greener replacements, their pros and cons, plus current swapping progress and alternatives in development.

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GoodNewsLetter: Earth Day, April 22, 2026 Times Square Plea for Partners Who Love Our Mother Earth

Austin Tang — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:29:34 +0000

Good morning friends.

” A Great thinker was asked,

‘What is the meaning of

Life’ He replied, ” Life itself has no meaning,

It’s an opportunity to create a meaning.”

Have a great day. Stay blessed always. Keep Smiling and Laughing.

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Unfortunately, MOTHER EARTH IS COMPLICATED; she has a MIND OF HER OWN. On the other hand, as her CUSTODIANS, we have our OBLIGATION, just like a CHILD has for their OWN MOTHER, to do the right thing, in our heart always.

MOTHER EARTH, OUR MOTHER, does need your participation to take care of her, protect her, and do all we can to LOVE HER.

Please join us in person in Times Square on April 22, 2026, at 2:30 pm EST to 7:30 pm TBD or LIVE ON www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast. Join millions who care and want to show their support for taking care of MOTHER EARTH, OUR HOME…together, we will do it.

At our Earth & Water Day Concert and Exhibition, you will see caring politicians, speakers, talent, corporations for profit and non-profit, and individuals from around the world WHO CARE AND ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO TAKE CARE OF HER. INSPIRATIONAL and actions from Founders of Earth Day, OMMM, Good News Corporation, and more…

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Thought for the Day…03/18/26

Austin Tang — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:29:13 +0000

Good morning friends.

” A Great thinker was asked,

‘What is the meaning of

Life’ He replied, ” Life itself has no meaning,

It’s an opportunity to create a meaning.”

Have a great day. Stay blessed always. Keep Smiling and Laughing.

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Thought for the Day…03/06/26

Austin Tang — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:29:45 +0000

Good morning friends.

” Stay Strong

When life gives you a hundred reasons to break and cry, Show life

That you have a million reasons to smile and laugh.”

Have a great day. Stay blessed always. Keep Smiling and Laugh with positive attitude.

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NYTimes: 4 Silly Ways to Keep Marriage Fun

Austin Tang — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:57:59 +0000

Your relationship may be solid, but is it playful?

Credit…Illustration by Matt Chase; Photographs by Shutterstock

By Jancee Dunn

My husband, Tom, and I have a series of hand signals that we use when we’re out together. When I shoot him a meaningful look and stroke my chin, that means “I have a piece of good gossip for you.” A discreet tug to my left earlobe means “time to go.” (Although, now that I’ve given it away, this gesture will be retired.)

Secret signals might sound like something from middle school. But they’re also fun.

When you’re an adult, playfulness may not always feel natural. But play helps you cope with stress and increases your life satisfaction. It also helps people in relationships feel closer. Playful behaviors like humor, banter or flirting can also remind you of the early days of your relationship, said John Kim and Vanessa Bennett, a therapist couple who wrote “It’s Not Me, It’s You.”

But playful relationships don’t always happen organically, said Roslyn Ashford, a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi. You have to invent or search for these moments of fun, she added. Here’s how.

Cultivate inside jokes.

Research has confirmed what we intuitively know: Humor is a key element of adult play. So look for small opportunities to add a little levity throughout the day, said Gaya Kodiyalam, a therapist in New York City.

You can cultivate your own lighthearted language, Kodiyalam said. She and her husband have so many nicknames for each other, she said, they rarely call each other by their given names.

They’ve also developed a series of funny rituals. The couple have a special morning hug they call a “waggle.”

These words and habits, “really do build intimacy,” she said.

Gags are another way to build in a bit of fun. For years, Tom and I had a running joke involving Baby Doll, a plastic infant our daughter had covered with magic marker tattoos. Over the years, Baby Doll had grown a grimy and sinister look.

So I would position Baby Doll in various poses — in the fridge, in the shower — to give Tom a scare. Immature, I know. But fun.

Send a silly text.

Dr. Ashford and her partner would text memes and emojis to each other for a laugh, she said.

I told Dr. Ashford that I sometimes try to find the most obscure emojis to send to Tom, without comment, like a lobster or a CD.

Or instead of texting in sentences, Dr. Ashford said, “you could speak only in emoji language,” and have your partner unravel your cryptic message.

A friend of mine texts his husband, who is frequently out of town for work, goofy pictures of their dog to make him laugh. Sometimes it’s a close-up photo of the dog huffing her food; other times he would draw on a jaunty hat or kerchief.

Plan a surprise date.

Kim and Bennett like to take turns devising a mystery date. One person does all the planning, “and all the other has to do is show up,” Kim said. Their dates have included rock climbing and renting a convertible for a scenic drive.

A good source of date ideas, Bennett said, is Airbnb Experiences, inventive activities led by local experts — many of which are not expensive.

The person being surprised should have an open mind and a good attitude, Bennett added. And if the date doesn’t go as planned, you have another inside joke, she said.

Kodiyalam encourages couples in her practice to think of activities that made them feel most alive when they were younger — and figure out how to do “an updated version of it.”

One couple she treated reminisced about scavenger hunts and obstacle courses, so Kodiyalam suggested they try tackling an escape room together. If you both loved to paint as children, you can try a “paint and sip” art class.

Make a game out of a mundane situation.

Add a little lightness to your day by looking for ways you can turn household tasks into a game, Kodiyalam said. You can have a contest to see who can make the most creative dish using ingredients you already have in the fridge or pantry, or who can tidy up an area in your house the fastest.

On a recent slog to the supermarket with Tom, I divided our shopping list and told him that whoever finished first would get a $5 scratch-off card. Lottery tickets don’t inspire the same greed in him that they do in me, but Tom loves a challenge. He raced through the supermarket aisles like a grim-faced action hero, winning the game.

Tom ended up giving the scratcher to me. I won $10. Which I then gave to him.

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Thought for the day…11/24/25

Austin Tang — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:09:28 +0000

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Thought for the Day…02/10/22

Austin Tang — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:57:06 +0000

In the noisy

confusion

of life

keep peace

in your soul

#noisy #confusion #life #keep #peace #soul

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“When you get to the top of the hill, keep climbing.”

Austin Tang — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:51:11 +0000

“When you get to the top of the hill, keep climbing.”

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What Happens When a CEO Gets COVID-19… TWICE

Austin Tang — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:15:48 +0000

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What Happens When a CEO Gets COVID-19… TWICE…..

Exactly a year to the date he learned he had tested positive for the then-new COVID-19, Eric Yaverbaum found out he contracted the disease again – this time the B.1.1.7 variant. In March 2020, when the pandemic was just beginning and we still weren’t sure what we were grappling with, Eric began what would be a grueling 90 day battle with Covid-19. Confined to a bed for the first month, and then dealing with long-haul symptoms, lung damage, and requiring an oxygen tank for another two months, Eric found himself running his company while fighting for his next breath. So when the unthinkable happened and he got COVID-19 a second time, Eric knew the fight he had ahead of him and resolved himself to once again, keep breathing and get his company through to the other side. Two weeks ago, he began stringent quarantine, informed his clients, updated and reassured his team, and hunkered down to face the disease that a year ago had knocked him down for three straight months.

“Everything is more intense this time around. All of the symptoms came back faster and harder than before, but I know I’m going to get through this,” said Yaverbaum.

He is still managing his agency from his bed, responding to emails, swapping zooms for calls, and continuing to write his next book, The Audacity of Silver Linings, inspired by the hope that got him through his first round of COVID-19 and his company through the darkest days of the pandemic (with the wish that he can share that hope with others).
Already an expert on leadership and crisis communications – and author of industry-standard Public Relations for Dummies and bestseller Leadership Secrets of the World’s Most Successful CEOs – Eric learned a lot in real-time about leadership, managing a business through a crisis, and above all, the power of hope.
The disease has reinforced his belief that compassion and transparent and frequent communication are key aspects of crisis leadership. Being open about your own struggles and setbacks as a leader is vital when trying to stay connected in a world where we are actively reconfiguring how we connect and interact with each other.

New York Times bestselling author of seven books and CEO of Ericho Communications, Yaverbaum has been asked to speak on his experience leading a company while overcoming COVID-19 in Entrepreneur, PR Week, NY1, and more. Consistently, he cited hope as the only force willing him to feel better each day. Yaverbaum will be recounting his lifelong ability to look towards the bright side and his coronavirus recovery for his upcoming book The Audacity of Silver Linings, set to release in 2022.

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Violintine’s Day Concert – Tune-in Tomorrow, Friday Feb. 19th! ❤️

Austin Tang — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:05:01 +0000

Media Contact

Mary Wagner

member@daisyjoplingfoundation.org

(732) 856-4300

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Renowned Violinist Daisy Jopling Launches Symphony of World Citizens to Help Children Keep Their Music-Making Dreams Alive
Performs Fundraising Violintine’s Day Concert on February 14, 2021

Peekskill, NY- February 5, 2021 – On February 14th from 5:30 – 8 PM EST, join world renowned classical and rock violinist, Daisy Jopling and her band for an evening of stunning music to fill your heart, ease your mind, and welcome in the new year. The concert will be live streamed from the gorgeous five-star Dramatic Hall Theater in Peekskill, NY. Virtually toast and chat with the musicians at 5:30 PM, take a break to cook a delicious meal from curated recipes, then join at 7:00 pm for a concert to remember.

“Sublimely gifted musician.” — Time Out Magazine

“Daisy Jopling plays classical music with the energy and spontaneity of a rock musician. She has a lyrical intensity that seems to reach inside you with each stroke of the bow.” — Tom Morris, Tony Award-Winning Director

Ms. Jopling, founder of the Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation (DJMMF), will also be unveiling Symphony of World Citizens. This Member’s Circle offers fans and patrons the opportunity to support the foundation’s youth programs. In turn, they will receive monthly invitations to VIP concerts with Daisy and special guests, on demand streaming performances and documentaries, band merchandise & music, and complimentary tickets to incredible live streamed performances taking place across the globe–from the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater to the ancient wonders of the Taj Mahal and Great Pyramids. Best yet…members can share these gifts with an aspiring musician, favorite music mentor, or fellow arts lover.

The ultimate goal is to help cultivate the next generation of musical artists through cross-cultural collaboration, world class mentorship and performance opportunities. These experiences can transform children’s lives and bring communities together as citizens of the world.

When asked why the Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation’s work and this Member’s Circle is so important to her, Daisy stated, “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just about every person, from every walk of life, in this country. In times like these, many people have to cut costs. That’s why Symphony of World Citizens is so important to me. Nobody should be forced to give up on their dreams, especially not a child. I’m hopeful that our programs can continue providing solace and joy, and that through our Member’s Circle, we can grow a vibrant community of stewards whose support will indeed launch our aspiring young musicians’ dreams.

DJMMF brings the power of world class music making into community performances that transform people’s lives through three core initiatives:

• Mentorship by world class musicians for youth to study and perform with them on major stages

Removing barriers such as cost for youth to attend world class concerts
Supporting low cost and tuition free high quality music programs for children bydonating fundsTo date, Daisy’s foundation has given almost 1,000 children from all backgrounds the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program. It has given almost 7,000 children, and over 1,000 residents from underserved areas, the opportunity to attend a performance by the foundation’s world class artists, free of charge.To RSVP for the event, visit: http://bit.ly/BeMyViolintine. To learn more about the foundation and Member’s Circle visit: www.daisyjoplingfoundation.org and bit.ly/SymphonyofWorldCitizens

About

Daisy Jopling

Biography

Classical/rock violinist Daisy Jopling was born in London, and now lives in NY. She has toured the world with her own band, the Daisy Jopling Band and with the creative string trio Triology. She has recorded 9 CDS, 2 with BMG RCA Victor. Her last album Who’s Who was released worldwide on September 10, 2019. Produced by Felipe Souza with Tea 4 2 Productions, this album consists of original violin arrangements of great songs by The Who.

Her Solo work has included playing a concerto at the Royal Albert Hall in London at the age of 14, playing twice before 30,000 people at the opening of the Vienna Festival, touring with her band to 53 stunning concert halls in China, and performing her own Awakening Concert at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on August 27th 2017.

She has collaborated with superstars worldwide, including Bobby McFerrin and Rob Evan from the US, Hollywood’s Hans Zimmer, India’s Shubha Mudgal, Cuba’s Omara Portuondo, Africa’s Oliver Mtukutsi, Austria’s Joe Zawinul, Wolfgang Muthspiel and Julian Rachlin, The Netherland’s Janine Jansen, Russia’s Boris Grebenshikov and London’s Tony Award Winning director Tom Morris.

Daisy has composed music for various ensembles which has been performed in major concert halls throughout the world, and for the last 6 years she has performed her own shows The String Pulse Experience and Awakening for her Band, orchestra, solo singers, dancers, and youth choir, enhanced by custom made lighting design and projections. Both shows give opportunities to young instrumentalists, singers and dancers to perform on great stages alongside world class musicians. Music Magic: The String Pulse Experience documentary film by Diana C. Frank has aired on Mountain Lake PBS.

“Sublimely gifted musician.” — Time Out Magazine

Mary Wagner

Symphony of World Citizens Member Coordinator

Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation

www.daisyjoplingfoundation.org

member@daisyjoplingfoundation.org

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