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		<title>Celebrating Daylight Savings Time with the Best of the Best</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Twice a year, time reminds us who’s really in charge. And then, once a year, we steal an hour back from the dark. Daylight Saving Time isn’t just about clocks springing forward or falling back — it’s about light winning, about stretching the day like a golden ribbon across the sky. It’s about that first &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Twice a year, time reminds us who’s really in charge.</p>
<p>And then, once a year, we steal an hour back from the dark.</p>
<p>Daylight Saving Time isn’t just about clocks springing forward or falling back — it’s about light winning, about stretching the day like a golden ribbon across the sky. It’s about that first evening when the sun lingers just a little longer, brushing buildings in amber, turning ordinary streets into movie sets.</p>
<p>Time is the one thing we can’t negotiate with. It doesn’t care about fame, money, or status. It moves — steady, relentless, democratic. But Daylight Saving Time? That’s our tiny rebellion. Our collective decision to chase the light.</p>
<p>And if you’re going to celebrate stealing back the sun, you do it with the best of the best.</p>
<p>You gather the visionaries, the artists, the dreamers — the ones who understand that an extra hour of light is an extra hour to create, to perform, to love, to build legacy. The composers who turn daylight into symphonies. The singers who stretch a sunset into a standing ovation. The storytellers who know that every second counts because every second is currency.</p>
<p>Daylight Saving Time is a reminder:</p>
<p>We don’t just mark time — we make something of it.</p>
<p>It’s cocktails on rooftops while the sky blushes pink.</p>
<p>It’s rehearsals that run long because inspiration doesn’t clock out.</p>
<p>It’s laughter that spills into the evening air, unhurried and unapologetic.</p>
<p>We don’t fear the ticking clock.</p>
<p>We toast to it.</p>
<p>Because the best of the best know something most people forget — time is not meant to be managed. It’s meant to be lived. Stretched. Celebrated.</p>
<p>So, when the clocks shift and the light lingers, step into it.</p>
<p>Stand taller.</p>
<p>Dream bigger.</p>
<p>Create louder.</p>
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<p><strong>Top 20 Songs Out Right Now</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>“Twisted” — Scarecrow</li>
<li>“Spit” — St. Divine</li>
<li>“Younger” — Irene Michaels</li>
<li>“Texas Hold ’Em” — Beyoncé</li>
<li>“Fortnight” — Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone</li>
<li>“Lose Control” — Teddy Swims</li>
<li>“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus</li>
<li>“Another” — Paulino</li>
<li>“Orane” — Avohee Avoher</li>
<li>“Vampire” — Olivia Rodrigo</li>
<li>“Greedy” — Tate McRae</li>
<li>“On Time” — Leroy Thomas</li>
<li>“Dance The Night” — Dua Lipa</li>
<li>“Cruel Summer” — Taylor Swift</li>
<li>“Espresso” — Sabrina Carpenter</li>
<li>“Lovin On Me” — Jack Harlow</li>
<li>“Calm Down” — Rema &amp; Selena Gomez</li>
<li>“Good Luck, Babe!” — Chappell Roan</li>
<li>“End of Beginning” — Djo</li>
<li>“Saturn” — SZA</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Top 20 Indie &amp; Rising Songs Turning Heads Right Now</strong></p>
<p>The independent music world has never been more electrifying. Across rock, pop, alternative, and soul, a new wave of artists is commanding attention with fearless creativity and powerful storytelling. From gritty rock anthems to emotionally charged pop, these songs are building serious momentum across streaming platforms, radio, and live stages.</p>
<ol>
<li>“Twisted” — Scarecrow</li>
</ol>
<p>A thunderous rock statement with dark theatrical energy, Twisted delivers a cinematic punch. With the powerful presence of legendary rocker Dee Snider on the track and the commanding vocals of lead singer John Blaze, the song feels like a modern metal opera — intense, rebellious, and unforgettable.</p>
<p>2.   “Spit” — St. Divine</p>
<p>A fierce, unapologetic rock track fueled by attitude and razor-sharp energy. Spit explodes with gritty guitars and raw emotion, establishing St. Divine as a band unafraid to challenge expectations.</p>
<ol start="3">
<li>“Younger” — Irene Michaels</li>
</ol>
<p>An uplifting pop anthem celebrating vitality and reinvention. Irene Michaels delivers a sparkling performance reminding listeners that youth is a mindset and life only becomes richer with experience.</p>
<ol start="4">
<li>“Another” — Paulino</li>
</ol>
<p>“Another<strong>”</strong> is the energetic new single from Paulino, inspired by the simple but familiar moment of pouring another drink. Built around a catchy groove and Paulino’s signature rock-leaning vocals, the track captures the mood of late nights, good company, and the carefree feeling that comes when the music is loud and the glasses keep getting refilled. Fun, relatable, and full of attitude, “Another” turns an everyday moment into a sing-along anthem about living in the moment and going back for one more.</p>
<ol start="5">
<li>“One Moment At A Time” — Bex Lindsey</li>
</ol>
<p>A deeply personal alternative pop release that explores healing, mental health, and resilience through haunting melodies.</p>
<ol start="6">
<li>“Orane Piano Solo (12V)” — Avohee Avoher</li>
</ol>
<p>A breathtaking instrumental piece where the piano becomes a storyteller. Elegant and emotionally layered, the composition feels both classical and modern.</p>
<ol start="7">
<li>“Rita’s Song” — Quinn Lemley</li>
</ol>
<p>A glamorous and soulful tribute to the golden age of Hollywood, capturing Lemley’s powerful theatrical voice.</p>
<ol start="8">
<li>“Shadow Lines” — The Midnight Echo</li>
</ol>
<p>Atmospheric indie rock that builds slowly into a sweeping sonic landscape.</p>
<ol start="9">
<li>“Neon Angels” — Velvet Skyline</li>
</ol>
<p>Dream-pop textures collide with retro synth energy for a hypnotic late-night soundtrack.</p>
<ol start="10">
<li>“Electric Hearts” — Nova Monroe</li>
</ol>
<p>A dance-driven indie pop hit with a soaring chorus that refuses to leave your head.</p>
<ol start="11">
<li>“Ghost Town Lovers” — River Saints</li>
</ol>
<ol start="12">
<li>“Wildfire Eyes” — Luna Vale</li>
</ol>
<ol start="13">
<li>“Silver Satellite” — Atlas Bloom</li>
</ol>
<ol start="14">
<li>“Dark Carnival” — The Raven Society</li>
</ol>
<ol start="15">
<li>“Echoes in the Alley” — Johnny Arcade</li>
</ol>
<ol start="16">
<li>“Golden Halo” — Stella Gray</li>
</ol>
<ol start="17">
<li>“After Midnight” — Neon Prophets</li>
</ol>
<ol start="18">
<li>“Fever Dreamer” — Indigo Riot</li>
</ol>
<ol start="19">
<li>“Broken Satellites” — The Astral Kids</li>
</ol>
<ol start="20">
<li>“City of Lights” — Aurora District</li>
</ol>
<p>Together, these tracks represent the vibrant pulse of the independent music scene — artists who are shaping tomorrow’s sound without waiting for permission. From the explosive rock energy of Scarecrow and St. Divine to the radiant pop spirit of Irene Michaels, the indie landscape continues to prove that the most exciting music often comes from those willing to create their own path.</p>
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<p><strong>Top 20 Radio, Podcast &amp; TV Shows Creating Buzz</strong></p>
<p>Across radio, television, and digital platforms, a powerful mix of interview-driven programs, entertainment talk shows, and cultural podcasts are shaping conversations in music, film, and pop culture. From legendary hosts to rising media voices, these programs spotlight artists, creators, and industry insiders.</p>
<ol>
<li>Profiles with Mickey Burns – A respected long-running television interview series featuring in-depth conversations with notable figures from entertainment, politics, and culture.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="2">
<li>Saturday Night with Tony Orlando – The legendary singer brings his charisma and decades of entertainment experience to a lively talk and music program.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="3">
<li>Live on Tape with Pete Trabucco – A popular platform known for engaging interviews with musicians, industry insiders, and creatives.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="4">
<li>The Jeremiah Show – Hosted by Jeremiah D. Higgins, this podcast dives into music, film, and pop culture with thoughtful conversations with artists and innovators.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="5">
<li>Jim Masters TV – Award-winning journalist Jim Masters hosts an insightful entertainment and lifestyle series highlighting influential personalities.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="6">
<li>The Andrew Eborn Show – A dynamic program known for celebrity interviews, music discussions, and engaging conversation.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="7">
<li>Gary Leavitt and Friends – A warm and entertaining show featuring conversations with artists, musicians, and personalities across the entertainment world.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="8">
<li>Movie Reviews and More with Brian Sebastian – A lively entertainment program exploring film, television, and celebrity interviews.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="9">
<li>If These Walls Could Talk with Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss – A vibrant interview series where Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss speak with performers, writers, and cultural figures about their journeys.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="10">
<li>The Indy Hookup – A platform dedicated to independent artists, shining a spotlight on emerging voices in music and entertainment.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="11">
<li>The Adventures of Pipeman– Hosted by “The Pipe Man” Dean K. Piper, this energetic show mixes music, celebrity interviews, and pop culture commentary.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="12">
<li>The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell – A widely followed entertainment program featuring celebrity guests and lively conversations.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="13">
<li>Good News with Paul Sladkus – A feel-good series highlighting positive stories, entertainment, and humanitarian efforts.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="14">
<li>The Neil Haley Show – A syndicated podcast and radio program featuring interviews with celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="15">
<li>The Mike Wagner Show – A popular podcast where host Mike Wagner interviews authors, musicians, and public figures.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="16">
<li>Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon – A fast-paced entertainment podcast covering film, music, and celebrity interviews.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="17">
<li>The Hollywood Times Podcast – Industry conversations with actors, directors, and entertainment insiders.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="18">
<li>Backstage Pass Radio – A music-focused show featuring artists, songwriters, and behind-the-scenes industry stories.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="19">
<li>The Creative Coalition Podcast – Conversations with artists and changemakers about creativity and cultural impact.</li>
</ol>
<ol start="20">
<li>On Air with Brandon Jay – A dynamic interview series featuring musicians, filmmakers, and entertainment personalities.</li>
</ol>
<p>Together these programs represent a vibrant ecosystem of media platforms that champion artists, storytellers, and cultural influencers, giving audiences a front-row seat to the conversations shaping entertainment today.</p>
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<p><strong>Most Interesting Books to Read Right Now</strong></p>
<p>From mind-bending science to mystical traditions and deeply personal storytelling, these books explore the universe, human spirituality, creativity, and the search for meaning. The following titles offer a fascinating journey across science, culture, and imagination.</p>
<p>1.The Case of the Sexual Cosmos – Howard Bloom</p>
<p>A bold and provocative exploration of evolution, desire, and the cosmic forces shaping life. Bloom connects biology, culture, and the universe in a sweeping narrative that challenges conventional thinking.</p>
<p>2. Modern Witchcraft Book of Natural Magick— Judy Ann Nock<br />
A beautifully written guide to working with natural energies, rituals, and spiritual traditions rooted in the earth. It blends history, philosophy, and practical magic.</p>
<p>3. Waiting for Adam— Eileen Shapiro<br />
A deeply personal and reflective story about patience, love, and the human journey of hope and transformation.</p>
<p>4. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind— Yuval Noah Harari<br />
A sweeping history of humanity that examines how biology, culture, and imagination shaped our civilization.</p>
<p>5. Cosmos— Carl Sagan<br />
A timeless masterpiece exploring the universe and humanity’s place within it.</p>
<p>6. The Power of Now— Eckhart Tolle<br />
A spiritual guide encouraging readers to embrace presence and consciousness.</p>
<p>7. The Alchemist— Paulo Coelho<br />
A philosophical novel about destiny, dreams, and listening to one’s heart.</p>
<p>8. A Brief History of Time— Stephen Hawking<br />
A fascinating explanation of black holes, time, and the nature of the universe.</p>
<p>9. The Celestine Prophecy— James Redfield<br />
A spiritual adventure that blends fiction with philosophical insight.</p>
<p>10. The Four Agreements— Don Miguel Ruiz<br />
A guide to personal freedom based on ancient Toltec wisdom.</p>
<p>11. Man’s Search for Meaning— Viktor E. Frankl<br />
A profound reflection on resilience, suffering, and purpose.</p>
<p>12. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry— Neil deGrasse Tyson<br />
Complex cosmic ideas explained in accessible, engaging language.</p>
<p>13. The Tao of Physics— Fritjof Capra<br />
A fascinating bridge between modern physics and Eastern mysticism.</p>
<p>14. The Secret— Rhonda Byrne<br />
A global bestseller exploring the concept of manifestation and intention.</p>
<p>15. Thinking, Fast and Slow— Daniel Kahneman<br />
A groundbreaking study of how humans think and make decisions.</p>
<p>16. The Artist’s Way— Julia Cameron<br />
A creative recovery guide beloved by artists, writers, and performers.</p>
<p>17. The Immortality Key— Brian C. Muraresku<br />
An intriguing investigation into ancient spiritual traditions and psychedelics.</p>
<p>18. The Hidden Life of Trees— Peter Wohlleben<br />
A fascinating look at the secret communication systems of forests.</p>
<p>19. The Universe in a Nutshell— Stephen Hawking<br />
A visually rich journey through cosmology and theoretical physics.</p>
<p>20. Big Magic— Elizabeth Gilbert<br />
A joyful meditation on creativity and living with curiosity.</p>
<p>Together these books explore science, spirituality, creativity, and human purpose—from Howard Bloom’s cosmic perspective to mystical traditions and deeply personal stories.</p>
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<p><strong>Here are some exciting upcoming events in music, entertainment, and culture featuring acclaimed performers, rising talent, and meaningful celebrations.</strong></p>
<p>March 13 – 7:30 PM</p>
<p>Randy Edelman at Cinema Arts Centre</p>
<p>Legendary composer Randy Edelman appears for a special evening at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. The event celebrates his iconic film music and career, featuring conversation, stories from Hollywood, and an intimate look at the creative mind behind some of cinema’s most beloved scores.</p>
<p>March 14 – 6:30 PM</p>
<p>Randy Edelman at Aman New York Jazz Club</p>
<p>An elegant night of music as Randy Edelman performs at the luxurious Aman Jazz Club. Known for its intimate setting and world-class acoustics, the evening promises an unforgettable live performance.</p>
<p>March 29 – 10:00 PM</p>
<p>FENIX Rising Showcase at The Bitter End</p>
<p>The legendary Greenwich Village venue hosts another FENIX Rising night, spotlighting emerging artists and creative voices in a high-energy music showcase.</p>
<p>April 22 – All Day</p>
<p>Earth Day Celebration in Times Square</p>
<p>Produced by Paul Sladkus, this all-day event brings music, activism, and environmental awareness together in the heart of New York City. The celebration highlights sustainability, unity, and global responsibility.</p>
<p>April 23 – 7:30 PM</p>
<p>Irene Michaels at Don’t Tell Mama</p>
<p>Singer and performer Irene Michaels takes the stage for a special cabaret evening filled with music, storytelling, and her signature vibrant energy.</p>
<p>April 25 – 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM</p>
<p>Talent Showcase at Open Jar Studios</p>
<p>A dynamic afternoon spotlighting new performers, singers, and creatives. The showcase offers rising talent the opportunity to perform and connect with industry professionals.</p>
<p>From intimate jazz performances to major cultural celebrations in Times Square, these events highlight the creative pulse of the upcoming season.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There is something extraordinary about watching the world gather in the center of the world. Every April 22, Earth Day transforms Times Square into a global green stage — a place where music, environmental awareness, and collective responsibility collide in the most powerful way. Under the leadership of producer and humanitarian Paul Sladkus, the flashing lights of Broadway &#8230;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">There is something extraordinary about watching the world gather in the center of the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-92744 size-large" src="https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1778-1024x884.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px" srcset="https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1778-1024x884.jpg 1024w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1778-300x259.jpg 300w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1778-768x663.jpg 768w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1778-150x130.jpg 150w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1778-450x389.jpg 450w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1778.jpg 1179w" alt="" width="788" height="680" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Every April 22, Earth Day transforms Times Square into a global green stage — a place where music, environmental awareness, and collective responsibility collide in the most powerful way. Under the leadership of producer and humanitarian Paul Sladkus, the flashing lights of Broadway become a beacon for sustainability, hope, and action.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Artists perform. Activists speak. Screens that usually sell products instead amplify purpose. In a place known for movement, Earth Day asks us to think about preservation — the air we breathe, the oceans we depend on, the planet we call home. It is celebration with conscience. Energy with intention.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">And then, in September, something even more profound happens.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Pause for Peace.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Also orchestrated by Paul Sladkus in Times Square, this gathering shifts the frequency from environmental awareness to global unity. Inspired by the spirit of international peace initiatives, the event invites the world — quite literally — to stop for a moment. In the middle of honking taxis, tourist chatter, and digital billboards, thousands come together to breathe… reflect… and stand for harmony.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">It is a rare and moving sight: Times Square in intentional stillness.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">A symbolic heartbeat for humanity.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Music once again plays a central role — because music crosses borders faster than politics ever could. Performers lend their voices to messages of compassion, non-violence, and understanding. Peace ambassadors, community leaders, and artists stand shoulder to shoulder, reminding us that unity is not naïve — it is necessary.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Earth Day calls us to protect our planet.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Pause for Peace calls us to protect each other.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-92746 size-large" src="https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1780-1024x655.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px" srcset="https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1780-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1780-300x192.jpg 300w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1780-768x491.jpg 768w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1780-150x96.jpg 150w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1780-450x288.jpg 450w, https://newyorkdailynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1780.jpg 1179w" alt="" width="788" height="504" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Together, these Times Square gatherings reflect Paul Sladkus’ belief that entertainment can be transformational. That stages can become platforms. That crowds can become communities.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In the very place where the world meets, he creates moments where the world listens.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And for a few luminous hours each year, Times Square doesn’t just shine.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">It heals.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>the Week of 12/02/25</strong></p>
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<p class="paragraph-spacing-none"><strong>Dear Friends, Family and Media, </strong></p>
<p class="paragraph-spacing-none"><strong>Giving Tuesday, is a perfect <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f44c.png" alt="👌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> opportunity to share your hard earned income to promote those DOING GOOD FOR MOTHER EARTH <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f30e.png" alt="🌎" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, AND PEACE. WE appreciate you and guarantee that every cent, 100% will go towards Earth Day Event and Exhibition on April 22,2026 and the International Day of Peace Events, September 21, 2026.</strong></p>
<p class="paragraph-spacing-none"><strong>Please donate your tax deductible kindness here and join our 24th Annual Events at </strong><a href="https://www.pausetheworldforpeace.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>www.pausetheworldforpeace.org</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Please share with your community all our Good News. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>We are ALL IN THIS TOGETHER FOR PEACE AND MOTHER EARTH.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Please donate here, as we have incurred financial losses on our peace efforts and continue to expand them.  </span> </strong></span><a href="https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/</strong></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>For Nonprofit Donations for our Peace and Earth Day Events go to:</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>STAY WELL</strong></p>
<p class="paragraph-spacing-none" style="text-align: center;">Also we are involved in a Mental Health Summit on December 11, 12th, 2026. Please join us, as there IS NO PEACE WHEN YOU ARE A DRUG ADDICT</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10334 aligncenter" src="https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/iborgaine_1-300x191.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="191" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/12/01/emergency-a-new-organic-botanical-medicine-short-recovery-solution-to-drug-addiction-is-here/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Emergency – A New </strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/12/01/emergency-a-new-organic-botanical-medicine-short-recovery-solution-to-drug-addiction-is-here/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Organic BOTANICAL MEDICINE </strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/12/01/emergency-a-new-organic-botanical-medicine-short-recovery-solution-to-drug-addiction-is-here/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>“Short Recovery” Solution to </strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/12/01/emergency-a-new-organic-botanical-medicine-short-recovery-solution-to-drug-addiction-is-here/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Drug Addiction is Here</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lastly, here is some information on our 2026 Earth &amp; Water Concert on April 22, 2026, and the International Day of Peace Weekend on September 18, 19, and 21, 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THE EARTH DAY MARKETING LINK</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/10/09/2026-earth-water-day-marketing-benefits-4-22-2026-and-peace-day-weekend-9-1819-20-21/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/10/09/2026-earth-water-day-marketing-benefits-4-22-2026-and-peace-day-weekend-9-1819-20-21/</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: </strong><strong>“All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information Contact: </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual,</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Founder, Good News Corporation 501 C 3 212 647 1212 </strong><a href="mailto:paul.sladkus1@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>paul.sladkus1@gmail.com</strong></a> <strong> and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team who make our Peace Day 9/21 happen.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pausetheworldforpeace.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>www.pausetheworldforpeace.org</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href="http://www.goodnewsplanet.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>www.goodnewsplanet.TV</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Social Networks: </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/PaulSladkus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>www.Facebook.com/PaulSladkus</strong></a><strong>, LinkedIn Paul Sladkus, Twitter/X Good News to Go, Instagram PausetheWorld</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>For more information contact: </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual 212 647 1212</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>New York, NY, Montauk, NY</strong></span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Rise To Your Shine – Attitude Is Everything Written by Arthur J. Rutledge, Author, Leadership Speaker &#38; Coach Arthur J. Rutledge is a mindset and leadership speaker, coach, and trainer. He helps people to beam with their dreams and how to put fire on their desires. Best selling Author of the new book &#8220;11 Pillars &#8230;</p>
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<p id="viewer-foo" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0"><strong>Written by </strong><a class="-HNo0 -NuKl" href="https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/arthur-j-rutledge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-hook="WebLink"><strong><u>Arthur J. Rutledge, Author, Leadership Speaker &amp; Coach</u></strong></a></span></p>
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<p id="viewer-eupf2" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Arthur J. Rutledge is a mindset and leadership speaker, coach, and trainer. He helps people to beam with their dreams and how to put fire on their desires. Best selling Author of the new book &#8220;11 Pillars of Confidence&#8221; published by the L.A. Tribune. Also an entrepreneur and co-founder of <a class="-HNo0 -NuKl" href="https://peoplespride.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-hook="WebLink"><u>Peoples Pride.</u></a></span></p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>How do you wake up from sleep? Do you wake up with a zest to go, or do you wish to live in a mode of “snooze?” tired before you get the day started, knowing with dread that the day is starting. Do you soar like an eagle, or do you put your head in a hole like an ostrich?</strong></p>
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<p id="viewer-v3nrr26283" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Eagles see and move past currencies to get their prey. Their senses are bonified because of the work put into their actions to be sharpened. Persistence, self-belief, trust yourself, eagles’ trust. So, it’s on the money that represents trust and freedom, like on the United States Currency; “In God We Trust.”</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-dhc5126285" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Lenny Kravitz has a song, “Fly like an eagle,” but to stay above the landscape of life, we must attain the ability to soar like an eagle without complaint, similar to the quacking of a duck. The eagle knows the direction he is going; on the right frequency, he gets there faster. Eagles don’t live by how they fly but by how they adapt and soar in collaboration with their extemporaneous environments.</span></p>
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<div data-hook="rcv-block12">The term we humans call “eagle eye” comes to the aid of our winged hunters by helping them see where they are going with laser-sharp focus. Their nose is not only able to smell what they are after but also is masterfully sharpened to tame their prey. Their wings have their built-in intelligence to trust how to get from here to there and anywhere in between. Eagles, from a young age, get conditioned to harsh environments. Some conditions may raise awareness through failure during their endeavors. In turn, this causes an “Eagle eye” hunt with discipline and precision. In life, we can decide to make our own choices, or we can allow our circumstances to make us.</div>
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<p id="viewer-s4ac426289" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Both are used to the eagle’s detriment and survival. Not to mention the eagles’ other talented prowess that comes in the form of their death-dealing talons, that’s why eagles are the most dangerous and majestic creatures on earth. Human attention to detail is a practice in the discipline. Everything we have ever learned has brought awareness at the right time, and forgetting our mistakes brings us to the best outcome. Attitude is facing the right direction. Trial and error get us in the right direction.</span></p>
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<div id="viewer-z5ksi3234" class="ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">“Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: This is not misfortune, but to bear this worthily, is good fortune.” &#8211; Markus Aurelius</span></div>
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<p id="viewer-wucqa26299" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">A good attitude is paramount in every aspect of life. No matter how unfortunate or abundant it supports our wings to hit the right stride. The right attitude will allow us to be proactive with our lessons. We become stronger learners and add serene living when these lessons are adhered to and acted upon. Add up your lessons and count your achievements. A practice in controlling your attitude is allowing yourself to face your fears as it prepares you to be stronger during your struggles. We should never stop in what we love and always continue Boldy in our endeavors!</span></p>
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<div id="viewer-xgzul3349" class="ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">“Your attitude not your aptitude determines your altitude.”- Zig Ziglar</span></div>
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<p id="viewer-1pjtl26308" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">The will of what we are determined to do comes from what we have the capacity to do. This type of self-efficacy abets us in our introspections and perceptions to arrive at what we seek. Our state of being must be a continuum of our personal rhythm. An intention or a goal must be employed. When you have a purpose, all goals are met, and all dreams are proclaimed. How we navigate allows us to go faster and further.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-fpu1d26310" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">American Author Melody Beattie said, “When you take a moment to look into your past, you will have peace in your today, which will, in turn, create clarity of a vision for your tomorrow.” You must take time to reflect on a better relationship with risks, enrich your rewards, and create joy in your moments of solitude. To get to a lighter attitude and accomplish your desires, you must create a discipline that silences your inner and outer chaos. To rise above it all is to understand how to create your calm. It&#8217;s nature’s hide and seek.</span></p>
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<div id="viewer-k0zsz3856" class="ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” &#8211; Cicero</span></div>
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<p id="viewer-r1daw26323" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Raise your words and refine their tone because it puts good in the air for everyone to breathe. For me, in every breath taken that allows me to replenish my inner being, my attitude is filled with gratitude. Eventually, like breathing, that is an innate behavior when we are fixed on gratitude. Attitude for me is gratitude. The attitude in which we make our decisions can predict our conditions in life.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-vbe7126325" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Mastering joy in your life brings the right touch of optimism into your life. Use your language to inspire stories, sing songs, empower self-affirmation, or recite poetry, and find out how you will enable most environments you happen to be in with the right energy.</span></p>
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<div id="viewer-7sdrf4797" class="ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude” &#8211; Karl Barth.</span></div>
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<h3 id="viewer-bq63w26331" class="rxZTz nOous ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="GL2zY">Attention to what we focus on</span></h3>
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<p id="viewer-9v9rb26333" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">What options are available to you for you to become the success you desire and are you practicing the right attitudes to get you to that desired result? Even if there aren’t ten strengths that you can think of right now, start directing your attention to them over the next days onto weeks. Focusing on tasks like this will increase your self-awareness and self-confidence in what you can achieve.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-rsyg826335" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">As the saying goes, “The little things mean a lot.” That is not only a cliché expression for other people to follow. It’s a good model to keep self-actualizing our potential. This only applies if you can keep yourself focused on a singular aspect of your strongest talents and persist towards its’ accomplishment. In my book “11 Pillars of Confidence,” I give 5 steps into simple daily “F.O.C.U.S.”</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-r09x526345" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir=""><span class="MMRe0">Course is consistent work to progress in your season.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-ydbs326348" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir=""><span class="MMRe0">Until success, daily sharpening skills, learning and evaluation.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-g2b6h26351" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir=""><span class="MMRe0">Success is to be expected only through the focus of your heart’s desire.</span></p>
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<div id="viewer-qg62z5582" class="ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">“The misuse of language induces evil in the soul.” – Socrates</span></div>
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<p id="viewer-86pez26362" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">No more negative self-talk! If this is speaking to you, know adjusting your attitude to better your self-resilience, physical and emotional health, relationships, or career takes having accountability to yourself. Learning accountability now will serve you greatly in the discipline and decisiveness that you will need while getting to relearn your childlike potential.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-54ocv26364" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Attitude is precisely that- being able to rise above it all. This is a spiritual understanding and requires a mastery of oneself. It represents the highest form of consciousness, and individuals with this type of vibration resonate deeply with others. Their words hold power and are in harmonious sync with their intention of giving love. You possess that power too. Bolster the actions that speak volumes and triumph over the whispers of fear. You are meant to discover your purpose, and it’s aligned with your dream in some way.</span></p>
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<h3 id="viewer-urt9q26368" class="rxZTz nOous ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="GL2zY">Desire to inspire</span></h3>
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<div id="viewer-vdb8r6139" class="ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">“Poor water on the fruit trees not the thorns.” &#8211; Rumi</span></div>
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<p id="viewer-13gia6583" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">There is power in the tongue. As the bible says, “There is life and death in the tongue.” The smallest part can harbor the largest results. It only requires a decision to believe in your unique ability to give to yourself and others unconditionally. You free up stagnancy when you are willing to let go of what’s not in your locus of control. We can decide how we are going to feel about a thing without being destructive in our behavior. We can feel emotion without ruining somebody else’s day. When we stay in a behavior that projects negativity it’s a burial where the only friend that comes out is pity. Everyone that participates is in the pity party. There is no inspiration in that! When you switch your intentions to positive priorities it opens a pathway to the tree of knowledge. Nurture your attitude and your garden will grow. Decide to eat good fruit and not be a casualty of ruined fruit.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-5xnsg26378" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Gratitude is a level of maturity that takes practice. It’s growing through self-doubt, self-blame, and self-judgement to find stronger footing on your climb to self-acceptance.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-csvzh26380" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">The state of overcoming low frequency that the French call “ennui” is a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction that combines boredom and tiredness. It can be caused by having nothing interesting to do, or by feeling like life is going nowhere. We finally get to start establishing joy and peace. If you ever said to yourself, “Why aren’t I happier in life” you are not alone. Surveys have shown that above 30% of people globally report feeling unhappy or struggling with mental well-being. The impact of unhappiness can be profound, affecting relationships, work, and overall quality of life. So, it’s great you have this article so you can create the value of owning your space. I’d like you to find comfort in the notion that when you lay the foundations of what we talked about above you will find success much less abundance at any door that you dream. Be precise in your actions to achieve more sooner than later. Now find yourself amongst the best of predators in achieving your best you. Ring-a-ding-ding. No more sleeping through your discontent because it’s Rise and Shine O’clock.</span></p>
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<p id="viewer-a9a0" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0"><strong>Arthur J. Rutledge, Author, Leadership Speaker &amp; Coach</strong></span></p>
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<p id="viewer-684nf" class="XkByg vaqC7 ch2Kb WcxKu" dir="auto"><span class="MMRe0">Arthur J. Rutledge is a thought leader with an unwavering mission to enhance, cultivate, and empower over a million leaders to fulfill their pure potential in life. Starting from a young age, his love for people became fundamental and sparked his passion for giving back by supporting people in their personal growth. 2024 marked the fruition of that endured vision with the new book &#8221; 11 Pillars of Confidence, build and Lead an Empowered You.&#8221; He is also an entrepreneur, owner of Kap Group Events NYC, and co-founder of the online store <a class="-HNo0 -NuKl" href="https://peoplespride.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-hook="WebLink"><u>Peoples Pride.</u></a> His abetment in life is to continue helping people to reinvent and reinforce the vertical mindset, the words he is known to say as an encouragement to all, &#8220;Shine on!&#8221;</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nothing in Nature lives for itself Rivers don&#8217;t drink their own water Trees don&#8217;t eat their own fruit The Sun doesn&#8217;t shine for itself Flowers don&#8217;t spread fragrance for themselves Living for others is the rule of nature #thought #day #nothing #nature #rivers #drink #water #trees #fruit #sun #shine #flowers #fragrance #living #rule</p>
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Nothing in Nature lives for itself<br />
Rivers don&#8217;t drink their own water<br />
Trees don&#8217;t eat their own fruit<br />
The Sun doesn&#8217;t shine for itself<br />
Flowers don&#8217;t spread fragrance for themselves<br />
Living for others is the rule of nature</p>
<p>#thought #day #nothing #nature #rivers #drink #water #trees #fruit #sun #shine #flowers #fragrance #living #rule</p>
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		<title>11th Annual 5K Lindsey Run/Walk</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>ONLY DAYS LEFT TO PRE-REGISTER! Don&#8217;t get caught in lines next Sunday! Pre-Registration will close Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. REGISTER NOW! Sunday, October 25, 2015 Purchase College SUNY (West Lawn) 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 Come Rain or Shine! 8:15 a.m. Check-in/Registration 9:15 a.m. Run/Walk Start 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Opens 10:30 a.m. Race &#8230;</p>
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ONLY DAYS LEFT TO PRE-REGISTER!<br />
Don&#8217;t get caught in lines next Sunday!<br />
Pre-Registration will close Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.								</p>
<p>REGISTER NOW!<br />
Sunday, October 25, 2015<br />
Purchase College SUNY (West Lawn)<br />
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577</p>
<p>Come Rain or Shine!<br />
8:15 a.m.<br />
Check-in/Registration<br />
9:15 a.m.<br />
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Breakfast Opens<br />
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Race Awards<br />
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Raffle &#038; Silent Auction<br />
Current fees: $40 Adult (22+ years)<br />
$30 Student (12-21 years)  /  $20 Child (5-11 years)<br />
Join us for this great USATF Certified 5K Run which includes electronic timing for all runners. Be sure to arrive for a pre-race stretch and<br />
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raffle and silent auction!</p>
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		<title>A COLORFUL HONG KONG TRADITION RETURNS TO NEW YORK- THE 24th ANNUAL HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL in NEW YORK</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>  DRAGONS, MULTI-CULTURAL PERFORMERS,TRADITIONAL ARTS &#38; CRAFTS, INTERNATIONAL FOODS &#8211; INVADE MEADOW LAKE, FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK, QUEENS, NY–  FREE &#38; FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY &#8211; SAT 8/9 &#38; SUN 8/10/2014- 9am-5pm.  Free, rain or shine- www.hkdbf-ny.org RECORD NUMBER OF TEAMS ANTICIPATED –180+ In Celebration of the &#8220;Year of the  Horse,&#8221;  the Board of Directors of the 24th  Annual Hong Kong &#8230;</p>
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DRAGONS, MULTI-CULTURAL PERFORMERS,TRADITIONAL ARTS &amp; CRAFTS, INTERNATIONAL FOODS</strong><strong> &#8211; INVADE MEADOW LAKE, FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK, QUEENS, NY–  FREE &amp; FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY &#8211; <strong>SAT 8</strong></strong>/<a href="https://webmail.networksolutionsemail.com/edgedesk/cgi-bin/compose.exe?id=01b41652b85309a9c5aa913e41e919c3e138&amp;new=&amp;xsl=compose.xsl&amp;to=8/9-8/10/2014@9am-5pm"><strong>9 &amp; SUN 8/10/2014- 9am-5pm</strong></a>.  Free, rain or shine- <a href="http://www.hkdbf-ny.org/">www.hkdbf-ny.org</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">RECORD NUMBER OF TEAMS ANTICIPATED –180+</p>
<p>In Celebration of the &#8220;Year of the  Horse,&#8221;  the Board of Directors of the 24<sup>th</sup>  Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY)  announce that this <strong>Free Multicultural Festival and Sporting Event</strong> will be held Saturday, August 9th &amp; Sunday, August 10th, 2014. Featuring cash &amp; prizes for competitors in this year’s US Dragon Boat Open Championship. New festival events consist of several Special/Invitational Cup races. <strong>Celebrating the anniversary of the World’s Fair, we are holding the World&#8217;s Fair Municipal Invitational</strong> race featuring various teams from our elected officials, Mayor De Blasio, Queens Borough President Katz, Congresswoman Meng and Assemblyman Kim&#8217;s office were invited to field a team as well as the NYC government agencies NYPD, NYFD, DEP and Parks Department.  Other special races include the Hong Kong Family Invitational, The Health Care Invitational and The Educational Invitational.  This year&#8217;s Corporate Invitational looks to be a good one, with ten Corporate Teams joining us to race for their companies.  The Festival will be held at Meadow Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, New York rain or shine. Admission is free. HKDBF-NY, an international, multi-cultural celebration and sporting event, the largest multicultural Festival in New York and the largest festival of its kind in the U.S.  HKDBF NY keeps up the age old tradition of Dragon Boat Racing in colorful, custom made teak boats, which are virtual works of art gliding on water. Custom made by a small coterie of craftsmen in Hong Kong, weighing one ton each, colorfully painted with a Dragon head at the front and Dragon tail at the rear, the boats are piloted by up to 20 crewmen, including 18 paddlers, a drummer and steers person. For twenty-three successful years HKDBF-NY has attracted a diverse, multi-cultural audience of more than 50,000 attendees throughout North America. With a record number of teams participating 188+ well-trained teams, involving more than 2,500 participants competing from across the U.S. and Canada, this year&#8217;s festival is expected to be notable in its scale and fierce competition. With cash &amp; prizes at stake for the US Dragon Boat Open Championships, the festival takes place over two days on the site of the 1964 World&#8217;s Fair, featuring events for the entire family. The opening day parade at noon on Saturday, Aug. 9th will be followed by the New York City Heritage Championship Races. The U.S. Dragon Boat Open Championship finals will be held Saturday/Sunday, with the teams vigorously competing for their share of the cash &amp; prizes.  Racing starts at 9:00 a.m. and events last throughout the day until approximately 5:00 p.m. each day, rain or shine. Other festival events consist of the media invitational, corporate youth, charity race, women&#8217;s invitational, and sponsors challenge, a photo contest as well as presentations on the  Main Stage of traditional Chinese arts, martial arts demonstrations, the traditional Dragon dance, musical and other diverse performances and demonstrations of folk arts and crafts. An International food court, and booths staffed by sponsors of the event, many of whom will be giving away promotional items, and many community-based organizations participating help make for a unique, action packed, multi-cultural, New York weekend. The tradition of Dragon Boat Racing is an annual Chinese rite commemorating the idealistic poet and reformer Qu Yuan who drowned himself in the third century B.C. to protest against his emperor&#8217;s policies. The locals raced in their boats in an attempt to rescue the poet. To prevent fish and water dragons from eating his body, the locals beat their drums and splashed their paddles. This was the beginning of Dragon Boat Racing <strong>Admission to the HKDBF-NY is Free, Events take place Rain or Shine</strong>. Directions to the Festival by car &#8211; take the Long Island Expressway to Van Wyck Expressway to exit 11 south, then stay on service road to the Park. Parking is severely limited. <strong>Please take the MTA or car pool</strong>. Directions to the Festival by bus/subway –Again this year we&#8217;ve worked with the MTA to insure easy and safe transportation to the Festival site. Festival goers can use their MetroCard to take the #7 Train to the CitiField  stop and transfer from there to special MTA shuttle buses that will take them directly to the Festival site, or they can walk from the CitiField stop (about 15 minutes) or take the colorful park trolley to the festival site. Parking on-site is limited, you can park at CitiField and take the special MTA shuttle with your MetroCard or use correct change.</p>
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		<title>BP STRINGER AND NYS OFFICE FOR PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE “SHINE THE LIGHT” ON DOMESTIC ABUSE IN NEW YORK CITY</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>TIMES SQUARE BILLBOARDS TURN PURPLE COMMEMORATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH FOR 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR Standing in a sea of supporters dressed in purple – the official color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) today joined a coalition &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong><i><a href="http://goodnewsplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/shine_the_light.gif"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft  wp-image-38595" style="border: 5px solid black; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" alt="shine_the_light" src="http://goodnewsplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/shine_the_light.gif" width="555" height="266" /></a>TIMES SQUARE BILLBOARDS TURN PURPLE COMMEMORATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH FOR 3<sup>RD</sup> STRAIGHT YEAR</i></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Standing in a sea of supporters dressed in purple – the official color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) today joined a coalition of advocates, elected officials, non-profit leaders and survivors to ‘shine the light’ on an issue that will impact nearly one in four American women in their lifetime.</p>
<p>Twelve major Times Square billboards, including ABC Supersign, American Eagle Outfitters, Bank of America, City Outdoor/TSQ, Clear Channel Spectacolor, Viacom, Nasdaq, Forever 21, Thomson Reuters and Walgreens/ New Tradition Media were simultaneously illuminated purple, in the annual event that is sponsored by Borough President Stringer and is part of OPDV’s statewide Shine the Light on Domestic Violence campaign.</p>
<p>“If tonight’s gathering convinces just one victim of domestic violence to speak up and seek help, this event will have made a difference,” said Borough President Stringer. “Domestic violence is a scourge that can and must be eliminated&#8211;and our responsibility to protect and support survivors of domestic violence will continue long after the lights tonight have faded. If victims are brave enough to come forward, we as a City must guarantee that the resources they need &#8211; from housing to counseling to protection – will always be there for them.”</p>
<p>Borough President Stringer noted that in New York City alone last year, police officers responded to 263,207 incidents of domestic violence, according to the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence.</p>
<p>“I am thrilled to once again watch as the Times Square billboards turn purple marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” <b>Gwen Wright, Executive Director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence</b> said. “I can’t think of a more symbolic way of shining a light on domestic violence, pulling it out of the darkness once and for all. As New Yorkers, let’s stand together to speak out against domestic violence whenever and wherever we can.”</p>
<p>“One of the great problems with domestic violence is how normalized it has become and invisible,” said <b>Eve Ensler, Tony Award winning playwright and activist</b>. “I celebrate the ‘Shine the Light’ campaign which has bravely and consistently pulled open the curtains, bringing this devastating violence to light. It has literally turned the City purple, inviting women to come forward with their stories, to demand justice and safety and make domestic violence obscene and obsolete. I am very proud to stand and rise with them on October 7th in Times Square.”</p>
<p>“Our participating Times Square sign operators and advertisers are honored to use our digital displays to focus attention on the issue of domestic violence,” said <b>Fred Rosenberg, President of the Times Square Advertising Coalition.</b> “New Yorkers and visitors will surely pause from their busy evening schedule to embrace the message of the Shine the Light campaign as there are no lights brighter than the lights of Times Square.”</p>
<p>&#8220;I am honored to join Scott Stringer and thousands of concerned citizens again this year to shine Times Square&#8217;s brightest lights to bring awareness in hopes of ending domestic violence,&#8221; said <b>Cristyne Nicholas, Chair of the Broadway Association</b>.</p>
<p>“Intimate partner violence often occurs behind closed doors; we must put a spotlight on this issue so that no one suffers in silence at the hands of their loved ones,” said <b>Yolanda B. Jimenez, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence</b>.</p>
<p>“It is critical that we shine the light on domestic violence every single day,” said <b>Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan).</b>  “Though the number of domestic violence homicides has decreased in the last year, 58% of all female homicide victims aged 16 years and older were killed by an intimate partner, making clear that we still have a long way to go to ensure that young women and girls are safe. I commend Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer for his career-long commitment to eradicating domestic violence through his work to literally and figuratively ‘Shine the Light on Domestic Violence.’”</p>
<p>“Domestic violence happens behind closed doors but it affects our children, our families, neighbors and communities,” said <b>Council Member Gale A. Brewer</b>.  “Tonight, we gather in commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in recognition of our shared responsibility: if you hear or see something &#8230;.say something. You may save a life! Domestic violence is a problem that impacts New Yorkers in all walks of life, and I applaud Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) for organizing this evening’s program and for all of their efforts to combat domestic violence.”</p>
<p>Borough President Stringer, a longtime champion of women’s rights, has a lengthy track record in the battle against domestic violence. As an Assembly member, he authored a landmark 1994 bill mandating that police officers, rather than victims, serve orders of protection for battered women. In 1996, he authored a law banning insurance discrimination against domestic violence victims. Stringer also fought to pass the state’s first anti-stalking legislation, and he supported the Safe Harbor Act to protect those forced into domestic trafficking.</p>
<p>The Borough President is now partnering with Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. and the Mayor’s Office to establish the Manhattan Family Justice Center, which will offer comprehensive legal and support services for victims of domestic violence under one roof and is currently under construction.</p>
<p>Borough President Stringer has also issued policy reports focusing on sexual harassment and assault on New York City subways, as well as the impact of economic abuse—an often overlooked form of domestic violence—on victims. He has also launched a website of resources available for victims of domestic violence, which can be found at <a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&amp;c=kOxRmZlUJG9ecBeKddMeRpsuRQ%2FYNlLo" target="_blank">mpbo.org/shinethelight.</a></p>
<p>The Manhattan Borough President’s Office offers constituent services and support to victims of domestic violence, including people who are fleeing abusive homes.  His office assists them in seeking housing, social services, and referrals to other agencies and community organizations.</p>
<p>At today’s event, the Borough President’s Domestic Violence Task Force as well as his staff distributed resource cards offering information about domestic violence and crisis hotline phone numbers.</p>
<p>The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (<a href="http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&amp;c=9nsjHI0EV0rg4QQbKYAusJsuRQ%2FYNlLo" target="_blank">www.opdv.ny.gov</a>) is charged with improving the response of state and local communities to domestic violence. OPDV provides guidance to Executive staff on policy and legislation; conducts statewide community outreach and public education programs; and trains professionals on addressing domestic violence in a wide array of disciplines, including child welfare, law enforcement and health care.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2013 Shine the Light on Domestic Violence in Times Square Co-sponsors</strong></span></p>
<p>Anti-violence Project; Barrier Free Living; Beth Israel Victim Services Center; Center Against Domestic Violence; Center for Anti-Violence Education; Children’s Aid Society; The City University of New York; Connect; Council of Senior Centers and Services; Day One; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – New York Chapter; Dominican Women’s Empowerment; Domestic Harmony Foundation; Henry Street Settlement; Hollaback; InMotion; Joyful Heart Foundation; Korean American Family Service Center; Legal Aid Society; Legal Momentum; Mayor&#8217;s Office to Combat Domestic Violence; Medgar Evers College &#8211; Center for Women’s Development; Metropolitan Hospital Center; Milagros Day Worldwide; Mount Sinai – Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program;  Nazareth Housing; New Destiny Housing; New York Asian Women’s Center; New York Legal Assistance Group; New York Presbyterian Hospital – Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies Program; Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation; NOW NYC; NYC Administration for Children’s Services; NYC Human Resource Administration and Emergency Services; Office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance; One Billion Rising;  Pace University &#8211; Women and Gender Studies Program; Palladia; Planned Parenthood NYC; Relationship Abuse Prevention Program; Safe Horizon; Sakhi for South Asian Women; Sanctuary for Families; Sauti Yetu; St. Luke&#8217;s Roosevelt Crime Victims Treatment Center; Steps to End Family Violence; Urban Justice Center; VDay; Victim Support at Harlem Hospital Center; Violence Intervention Program; Voices of Women Organizing Project; We All Really Matter; Women&#8217;s City Club; YWCA Brooklyn and YWCA of Greater New York</p>
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<p>Solstice In Times Square | Yoga In NYC</p>
<p>Broadway between 43<sup>rd</sup> and 48<sup>th</sup> Street</p>
<p>RAIN OR SHINE</p>
<p>Anyone can find tranquility on top of a mountain.</p>
<p>Can you find it in the middle of Times Square?</p>
<p>Find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the worlds most commercial, firennetic and urban place, Times Square.  Thousands of yoga enthusiasts will come together for a collective ohm on the longest day of the year (June 21<sup>st</sup>) to participate in an all-day yoga festival.</p>
<p>Celebrate the sun, summer and creativity at the Crossroads of the World with five free outdoor yoga classes.  Participants will receive a Solstice gift bag* and Athleta will provide free yoga mats* to the first 1.200 that arrive to each class.</p>
<p>*The first 1,200 that arrive to each class</p>
<p><b>2013 Schedule</b></p>
<p>7:25 am &#8211; 8:30 am</p>
<p>Presented by Athleta &#8211; Instructor: Drisana Carey with Special Pre-Class Meditation by Tao Porchon-Lynch</p>
<p>9:45 am &#8211; 9:55 am</p>
<p>Tampax Active Pose Demonstration</p>
<p>10:00 am &#8211; 11:15 am</p>
<p>Instructor: Paula Tursi</p>
<p>12:45 pm &#8211; 1:00 pm</p>
<p>Athleta Fashion Show</p>
<p>1:00 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm</p>
<p>Bikram Instructor: Donna Rubin with Special Guests</p>
<p>5:15pm &#8211; 5:30 pm</p>
<p>Athleta Fashion Show</p>
<p>5:30 pm &#8211; 6:30 pm</p>
<p>Instructors: Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee</p>
<p>7:30 pm &#8211; 7:45 pm</p>
<p>Athleta Fashion Show</p>
<p>7:45 pm &#8211; 9:00 pm</p>
<p>Instructor: Douglass Stewart</p>
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