He found his love of entertainment at an early age and spent his
formative years honing his craft, which eventually lead him to act, direct and produce productions of all kinds throughout the world. His historical novel In Search of Heaven was released internationally in May 2006 to massive media coverage. He is currently preparing to release three new novels, IN SEARCH OF LOVE, BABA, and IN SEARCH OF PEACE.

Anytime Ata was saddened or impressed by events surrounding him he used to express his feeling through a poem. But he never kept any of the poems or gave them away. Recently, at the suggestions of his friends, Ata decided to release some of his poem. So he complete and release his latest poetry book entitled
“I Am a Lotus”. That Ata wishes all proceeds to be donated to help and teach love to children of the world, through his children foundation he found; “THE LOTUS LIGHT”.

If you wish to join him in
this important mission please write or go to;
ata@thelotuslight.org. www.the loyuslight.org. www.sennapictures.com

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TODAY 4pm: Pride Flag Rally at the Stonewall National Monument In the wake of the Trump administration’s anti-queer decision to remove the Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument earlier this week, I’m joining other elected officials and activists to re-raise the flag and protest this erasure of LGBTQ+ Americans and our history. I invite you to join us today, Thursday, February 12 at 4pm at the Stonewall National Monument (38-64 Christopher St.) and rally in support of protecting our community from these ongoing extremist attacks. Manhattan is the home of Pride and we will not be silenced. Calling museums, public schools & nonprofits Need capital funding for an arts or cultural project? Apply by February 19: bpbhs.com/budget Plus – we’re actively seeking partners to match and help make every dollar go further. Apply or Get More Info Here Want to have a greater voice in how matters like housing, transit, sanitation, and more are decided in your neighborhood? Then apply for one of the 300+ open community board seats! Applications are open through February 27 – apply here. You can learn about the location and work of your community board here. You must be at least 16 years old and live, work, or attend school in the community board to which you’re applying. Apply by February 27

Please join me Sunday, February 22, from 1 – 4 pm, at Alice Tully Hall for my Inauguration as Manhattan’s 29th Borough President—and our first ever Borough Convention.   We’ll feature discussion stations where you can help us map out priorities on housing, transit, public health and education. We’ll also have immersive, hands-on activities, including: • Record your personal history with StoryCorps • “Build a Dream Borough” mapmaking project • Anti-ICE “Know Your Rights” station   Refreshments will be served; bring your family, friends—and your ideas!   RSVP Here Meet Deputy Manhattan Borough President Miesha Smith We’re thrilled to welcome Miesha Smith as Deputy Manhattan Borough President, who brings a deep commitment to public service, higher education, small business vitality, and equity for working families. A Harlem resident and the daughter of immigrants from Guyana, DBP Smith was most recently Assistant Dean for Student Life at Hunter College, where she launched Hunter’s food pantry and fresh food program, expanded emergency support services, and advanced initiatives that improved student retention and graduation. In her new role, DBP Smith will focus on supporting public education, strengthening small businesses, and advancing arts and culture. Take the NYC LGBTQIA+ Community Safety Survey Take this brief survey to help identify safety concerns among LGBTQ New Yorkers and understand the dynamics between the community and the NYPD. Conducted by the NYPD’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee, the data collected will help create a 2026 Safety Benchmark used to advocate for policy changes and a more equitable public safety environment. Take the Survey OMNY Call Center Now Available 24/7   The OMNY Call Center is now available 24/7, able to answer questions about trips and transactions and assist riders with any inquiries or issues. While speaking with an OMNY Customer Service representative, riders can access their OMNY account, hear their trips and charges, manage their travel cards, and more.   Riders can call the OMNY Call Center at 877-789-6669 or use the digital chat function available on the lower righthand side of the OMNY website.   All best regards, Brad Hoylman-Sigal Manhattan Borough President

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Quinnipiac’s continuing commitment to uplift neighboring communities through civic engagement, partnership and scholarship has earned a prestigious 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. The national distinction has been awarded to Quinnipiac through 2032. Learn more
Headlines from QU.edu/today				February 4, 2026
MAT students to receive up to 50% off tuition by partnering with local school districts School of Communications alumni have Patriots’ Super Bowl run covered from every angle Alumnus’ compassionate care inspires Marguerite I. Boissard Memorial Scholarship Fund at the School of Nursing Computer science students and professor present ransomware research at Las Vegas conference Off-campus students help neighbors shovel out after major snowstorm Join the ‘We Love Quinnipiac’ tour across the country Marinov, men’s ice hockey blanks St. Lawrence in 7-0 win Women’s basketball downs Fairfield to become the only undefeated team in conference Monroe’s double-double helps lift men’s basketball over Fairfield 61% of voters think the Trump administration has not given an honest account of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, Quinnipiac national poll finds
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ICYMI: Four Bobcats Earn Spots at the Olympics

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Quinnipiac will be well represented on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics. First-year forward Jade Barbirati ’29 will represent Team France, and Kati Tabin ’20 and Devon Toews ’17 will represent Team Canada. Women’s ice hockey assistant coach Brent Hill has also been named to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey staff. Learn more
Top Highlights From the Coming Week
Here are just a few of the many things happening throughout the next week at Quinnipiac: Thursday, February 5 at 8:40 a.m.: Winter Olympics Watch Party at OISS Thursday, February 5 at 12:30 p.m.: Strategic Visioning Session (Mount Carmel Campus) Thursday, February 5 at 12:30 p.m.: QU in NYC Information Session Thursday, February 5 at 12:45 p.m.: How to Get Your Start Working in the Music Industry Thursday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m.: Strategic Visioning Session (North Haven Campus) Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m.: Men’s Basketball versus Canisius Thursday, February 5 at 8 p.m.: New Semester, New Mindset Thursday, February 5 at 9:15 p.m.: QU in LA Information Session Friday, February 6 at 6 p.m.: Indigenous Student Union Movie Night: ‘Avatar’ Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m.: Men’s Ice Hockey versus Brown Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons Club DM Engagement Fair Saturday, February 7 at 12 p.m.: Best Buddies Super Bowl Party Saturday, February 7 at 2 p.m.: Men’s Basketball versus Niagara Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m.: Men’s Ice Hockey versus Yale | Game Watch Parties Set for Across U.S. Saturday, February 7 at 9 p.m.: Throwbacks Trivia Sunday, February 8 at 6 p.m.: Super Bowl Watch Party Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: Unfiltered Comm-versations: Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: The Research Policies Committee Presents: Submitting Grant Proposals & The IRB Approval Process Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: Room Selection Information Session Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m.: Career Resource Pop-Up Tuesday, February 10 at 2 p.m.: Working at the NY Islanders Tuesday, February 10 at 5 p.m.: QU Pitch Competition Info Session Tuesday, February 10 at 8:30 p.m.: Galentine’s Bingo Tuesday, February 10 at 9:15 p.m.: Valentine’s Day Card Making for a Local Nursing Home Wednesday, February 11 at 12 p.m.: QU in DC Semester and Seminar Programs Info Session Wednesday, February 11 at 3 p.m.: Spring Law Career Networking Fair Session Wednesday, February 11 at 5 p.m.: Dessert Charcuterie Boards Wednesday, February 11 at 6 p.m.: Virtual Transfer Information Session Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.: Valentine’s Bingo and Card Making with Old Friends and New Wednesday, February 11 at 8:30 p.m.: Self Care Night with QU Active Wednesday, February 11 at 9 p.m.: Galentine’s Day See the full listing and get all the details at calendar.qu.edu. To learn more about Common Hour, visit QU.edu/commonhour
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Green Mountain Energy is a United States company that sells green electricity products via renewable energy credits.

Green Mountain Energy was founded in Vermont in 1997 by Sam Wyly as an offshoot of Green Mountain Power to take advantage of the deregulation of the Texas electricity market.^[1] In September 2000, the company moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas. In January 2002, Green Mountain began serving the Texas market and was the first to offer alternative energy in the state.^[3] In August 2009 Green Mountain Energy expanded to New York City, serving those in the Con Edison service territory.^[4]

In November 2010 Green Mountain Energy was acquired by NRG Energy for $350 million.^[1] At that time Green Mountain Energy operated as a standalone subsidiary of NRG, but now operates as one of NRG’s brands.^[5]

In May 2009 the company launched a “Renewable Rewards” Buy-Back program, which credits customers with renewable generation facilities in their homes for excess energy their facility sends back to the electric grid.^[6]

In April 2011 the company launched a solar leasing program for residential solar panels,^[7] and announced “Pollution Free EV”, a wind electricity product for electric vehicle owners.^[8]

In January 2011 Green Mountain Energy signed a two-year agreement to provide 100% renewable energy to the Empire State Building, the largest commercial green power purchase in New York City at that time.^[9] In February 2012, the company partnered with the National Football League (NFL) to power Super Bowl XLVI with 15 million kWh of renewable energy.^[10] In June 2012, Green Mountain Energy expanded to Pennsylvania, serving those in the PECO and PPL service territories.

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