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ATLANTA, GA — The Captain Planet Foundation recently announced the launch of the 2026 Green Heart STEM Challenge, welcoming its largest cohort to date with nearly 5,000 students, 132 educators, and 71 schools across 11 states participating. 

The Green Heart STEM Challenge is delivered through a hybrid model, with in-person programming in metro Atlanta, Houston, and Miami, alongside virtual participation that enables schools in additional states to engage fully. This structure supports deep, place-based learning in core communities while expanding national access.

Designed for students in grades 6–9, the Challenge blends STEM learning with real-world problem solving, guiding students to identify environmental challenges in their communities and develop practical, implementable solutions. It follows a rotating, four-year cycle focused on EARTH, WIND, FIRE, and WATER, ensuring students explore a broad range of environmental systems and solutions over time.

The 2026 Challenge features EARTH, with students exploring issues such as soil health, tree canopy, composting, and food waste. Educators onboard students to the Challenge platform, where teams form, research, and begin building solutions rooted in local needs.

“What sets this Challenge apart is that students are mentored and funded to implement their winning ideas,!” said Leesa Carter-Jones, President and CEO of Captain Planet Foundation. “They’re not just learning about environmental challenges, they’re designing solutions and being held accountable for real outcomes.”

Since its launch, the Challenge has shown growing, measurable impact. In recent cycles, hundreds of student teams have progressed from ideas to formal project plans, with an increasing percentage advancing to implementation. Past winners have secured additional funding, expanded beyond their schools, and built long-term community partnerships, including teams in Atlanta and Houston continuing work well beyond the Challenge timeline. Across cohorts, student-led projects have tackled composting and food waste, erosion control and reforestation, water quality, repair-and-reuse systems, and circularity efforts reducing fast fashion and single-use waste.

The Challenge is supported by Accenture, Amazon, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Natural Gas, Green Mountain Energy, and Susan J. Klein, among others. Accenture employees also serve as volunteer mentors and project managers, helping student teams refine ideas, develop budgets, and prepare for implementation through the Challenge’s Idea Incubator.

Entering its fourth year, the Green Heart STEM Challenge continues to show what’s possible when students are trusted with real responsibility, and supported to turn ideas into action.

About Captain Planet Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation is an award-winning U.S.-based nonprofit that empowers young people to be problem-solvers for the planet. Over the past 35 years, more than 1.7 million children have directly participated in CPF programs, supporting more than 3,700 projects and impacting 11.4 million young people worldwide. Founded in 1991 by Ted Turner and Barbara Pyle, CPF advances environmental education through programs including Project Learning Garden, Planeteer Alliance, and the Green Heart STEM Challenge. Learn more at www.captainplanetfoundation.org.

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We are delighted to invite you YESTERDAY to the FIRST US EDITION OF “FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS” FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

A SPORTS DAY AT CENTRAL PARK! YESTERDAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 10 AM – 3 PM A FUN-FILLED DAY OF SPORTS, WELLNESS, AND OUTDOOR FUN FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. RSVP NOW VIA THE BUTTON BELOW RSVP NOVEMBER 16TH  Event Details  Sunday, November 16, 2025  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park (Entrance from 5th Avenue and 72nd Street)  Participation is free, but registration is required. Comfortable clothing and a packed lunch are recommended. A full day of family sports competitions, dance, music, and discovery — because the colors of well-being belong to everyone. RSVP NOVEMBER 16TH  FESTIVAL OF THE FIVE COLORS The First U.S. Edition Lands in New York — A Celebration of Sport, Family, and Well-Being promoted by The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair, The Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport. Sunday, November 16|Central Park – Naumburg Bandshell| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM New York, November 2025 — After its success in Italy, the Festival of the Five Colors makes its U.S. debut with a day entirely dedicated to sport, outdoor fun, and the joy of healthy living. On Sunday, November 16, Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell will come alive with the colors of well-being — White, Orange, Red, Purple, and Green — representing the key elements of a balanced and vibrant lifestyle. promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Consulate in New York, and the Ministry of Sport: the First U.S.A. Edition of the Family Sport & Wellness Day, Families, children, and athletes are invited to join this first American edition, a public event designed to bring together community, movement, and education through play and creativity. THE PROGRAM

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Dear  Fellows,

I am delighted to share that Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana has successfully expanded the Strategic Ai Leadership and Entrepreneurship Program through the CUET Business Incubation Centre.

This initiative connected with over 100 startups, business leaders, and academic representatives, highlighting our collective commitment to sustainable innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. Through this collaboration, we are now introducing AI-driven innovation, drone technology applications, and entrepreneurship transformation models designed to strengthen Bangladesh’s corporate and academic sectors.

The integration of AI, climate leadership, and technological entrepreneurship reflects TANDO’s mission to build a resilient, future-ready innovation ecosystem across South Asia. Together, we aim to empower young innovators to transform challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and societal impact.

Warm regards,
Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana
President, World Talent Economy Forum Institute (WTEFI)

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Our company has been invited to attend two major industry events. We will Broadcast LIVE on Facebook.com/paul.sladkus STAY TUNED!!

1.    Computer Electronics Show, CES, in Las Vegas from January 7 to the 12^th, over 130,000 to participate.  We already did a story on their nonprofit Computer Technology Association CTA with their Executive Director Steve Ewell. Here is the link.  https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2024/01/03/stephen-ewell-executive-director-cta-foundation-consumer-technology-association/

2.    NAPTE – National Association of Television Program Executives, from January 16 – 18. This formative annual event is where TV shows, Traditional, Cable, and Streaming are featured. It is a major networking event to meet the executives and producers.  A few years ago, pre-covid we did an interview on NAPTE’S Foundation important work. https://goodnewsplanet.com/napte-foundation-greg-pitts-director-school-of-journalism-middle-tennessee-state-university-murfreesboro-director-faculty-student-programs/. 

We are excited to attend these events and I, Paul, am celebrating my 52 years in the TV business. 14 years with CBS and PBS/Channel 13 TV, working on over 150 Network Shows including All in the Family, Carol Burnett, Sonny and Cher, Price is Right, Captain Kangaroo, Love of Life Soap on CBS and the Nature and Brain Series on PBS/Channel 13.

Our company, Milestone Broadcast Corporation, is celebrating our 39^th year as a Tech-Enabled Disruptive Multicultural Content, Products and Service Company. We are proud of our past multicultural marketing efforts working with American and Delta Airlines, Citibank, IBM, Sprint, US Postal Service, Western Union, and major Ad Agencies. Then our www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast starting in 1998, now with 6, 500+ shows and our www.goodnewsplanet.TV and our nonprofit 501 C 3 Corporation, Good News Corporation, est. 2002, with our www.pausetheworldforpeace.org outreach. 

Please put a hold on your calendar for our Times Square Events: 4/22/24 Earth Day TBD with a Focus on Water and Climate Conditions and 9/21 International Day of Peace. 

Lastly, HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR … WE ARE BLESSED,

“All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal 

With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information Contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual,

Founder, and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team 

Milestone Broadcast Corporation

 www.goodnewsplanet.TV,  www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast 

Good News Corporation, 501 C 3, www.pausetheworldforpeace.org,

paul.sladkus1@gmail.com 

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL

For more information contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual 212 647 1212

New York, NY, Montauk, NY

PS – SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR FRIENDS AND MEMBERS: Looking for a vacation rental, SHORT TERM, in Montauk, here is our listing https://goodnewsplanet.com/montauk-manor-rental-suite-403-paul-sladkus/ call me. Paul 917 687 1790

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For those of you North of NYC, the wonderful Jazz Club, JAZZ FORUM has a terrific program with Roni Ben-Hur, George Cables, Harvie S., Victor Lewis and young trumpeter Ingrid Jensen plus Vocalist Magos Herrera. Really fabulous if you can make it to Tarrytown tonight…
See Flyer below.

ALSO, Tonight, 5 PM, if you are at home, a ‘swinging’ virtual concert with Master Pianist Roger Kellaway with John Clayton on Bass, and Bruce Forman on Guitar
I strongly recommend you check this out!!
See Flyer below or Watch it here.
ENJOY SOME GREAT GREAT MUSIC TONIGHT!
MY BEST, PAT (PHILIPS)

Watch August 14 starting at 5:00 pm PT today
and continuing for a week at
pianospheres.org/watch

“Magnificent, in-every-way spectacular Roger Kellaway”
– Jazz Weekly
“Roger Kellaway keeps one foot on the pedal tradition, with the other tapping and leaning into the future.”
– Steven Cerra
Read more about Roger Kellaway

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LEARN WHY THIS IS A CRITICAL TIME FOR
SMALL BUSINESSES & THEIR EMPLOYEES
A Special Program is Providing Solutions for small Business Success with
Small Business Expert Steve Van Dinter of Verizon

Since the start of the pandemic, more than two-thirds of small businesses (67%) have tried to leverage technology, whether launching an eCommerce site or upgrading point-of-sale (POS) technology, to keep their businesses on track. Now, as the economy opens up, small businesses are taking advantage of these new technologies to jumpstart their businesses by utilizing new tools like 5G mobile communications. Of course, the new challenge is to grow and adapt with new technology in a constantly changing economy.

Hereto help is Verizon Business, which is sponsoring a special program called ‘SMALL BUSINESS DAYS’ through July 30 in many cities around the country. Each small business owner can kick off the summer with a complimentary tech assessment on the strengths and weaknesses of their business connectivity, as well as receive special offers including giving every small business a free 5Gphone with select trade-in devices for new and existing small business customers.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT ‘SUMMER FRIDAY’ EVENTS:
SECURITY TECH–Aiding business recovery and providing a competitive edge
E-COMMERCE ON THE MOVE–Take the lead and ways to innovate online
POINT OF SALE (POS)SUCCESS–How to upgrade or improve your network
NETWORK 5G–Toolsevery business needs to jumpstart creativity and connectivity
COLLABORATION-How to master remote work for customers and employees

SPOKESPERSON BACKGROUND: As Sr. VP for Nationwide Small Business and Channel Chief for Verizon Business, WendyTaccetta leads a team of more than 1,400 employees who are committed to accelerating small business growth and driving transformation across the Verizon Business ecosystem, and fostering a culture of collaboration every day.

Steve Van Dinter is the Director of local area communications for Verizon. Prior to his time with the company, he led external communications and social media strategy for SSM Health and before that was a TV tech reporter aka”Gadget Guy” for the CBS affiliate in Madison, Wis. for more than 12years

#SMALL #BUSINESS #OWNER #PANDEMIC #ECONOMY #EMPLOYEES #Program #Solutions #Verizon

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All Faiths Seminary International

“Never Instead of, Always in Addition to”

I want to share this opportunity with you. I’ve offered talks and workshops for the seminary for years. The work is meaningful, especially during this difficult times.

Do you have a Calling? Be All You Can Be! Train to Become an Interfaith Minister

Offering:

Comparative Interfaith Ministers Program along with concentration tracks available in: A.C.I.M. and Judaism

Also Offering: a 2-year Masters of Divinity also with a concentration in: A.C.I.M. or Judaism

(Must be an ordained Minister to attend)

And Offering: a 2-year Doctorate of Divinity Program

Check Website For All Price Structures ~

Accepting Applicants for the Fall of 2021 ~ Live monthly class is on Zoom:

For Info Call: 212-866-3795 Infoallfaithsseminary.org@gmail.com;

www.allfaithsseminary.org

Rabbi Joseph Gelberman, Founder Rabbi Stuart Paris, President

#association #interfaith #minister #seminary #international #train #program #master #divinity #judaism #doctorate #applicant #fall #2021 #allfaithsseminary

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With Appreciation,

For information call me direct:

Reverend Paul Sladkus 917 687 1790

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