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Looking for the perfect summer kabob? Think Layla’s!
The dictionary defines a kabob as being cubes of meat marinated and cooked with vegetables, usually on a skewer. That definition may give people an idea of what it is, but it doesn’t explain how to achieve the delicious taste that people crave in a great kabob. Those who want to know how to make […]
9 Ways to Be Summer Savvy
Ah, summer. Sun in our face, wind in our hair, flowing fashions and travel…lots and lots of travel! Such an eagerly anticipated and exceedingly enjoyed season indubitably ushers in an array of covet-worthy beauty and style solutions and, lucky for you, I’ve found nine fine ones among them. From new style staples to smart hair […]
Search for ‘America’s Longest Married Couple’ Underway
To celebrate someone’s birthdate pretty much anyone can belt out the “Happy Birthday” song, but what to sing in celebration of a couple’s anniversary? How can we ceremoniously honor such an important and personal holiday equally melodiously? To assuage these burning questions, award-winning singer-songwriter Karen Sokolof Javitch recently announced the worldwide launch of her personalized […]
U.N. to Kenya: Lift Ban, Protect Judiciary, Preserve Civil Society
New York, N.Y. Voicing concern over restrictions on protests as well as attacks on judiciary and civil society in the run-up to presidential elections in Kenya, a group of United Nations independent human rights experts called on the Government to honor its obligations and protect the rights of Kenyans. Jean-Marc Ferré Independent Expert on Human […]
‘Bicycle Kingdom’ Comes Back as a Solution to Air Pollution in China
New York, N.Y. Cars have replaced bicycles as the primary means of transport in many Chinese cities but, with air pollution a major problem for the country, the bike is making a comeback, thanks to digital technology, and some 21st Century thinking. . Youth riding share bikes along the UNESCO World Heritage Site West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Photo: Yimin […]
VOA: British Ambassador to Washington Resigns
Washington, D.C. Kim Darroch, Britain’s ambassador to the United States, resigned Wednesday, saying it was “impossible” to continue in his role following the leak of diplomatic cables in which he assailed President Donald Trump as “inept” and his administration as “uniquely dysfunctional.” . Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson hosts a meeting with Sir Kim […]
Co-Parenting Tips Every Divorcing Couple Needs to Know
It’s well known that nearly half of all marriages in the country end in divorce. The rate is even higher for subsequent marriages. What many people are not as focused on are the children involved and how to best go about co-parenting in a way that will help them grow into well adjusted adults. July […]
New York Leaders Lions Club Supporting Better Vision Care
New York Global Leaders Lions & Leo Club New York, N.Y. The Yonkers Lions club, New York Global Leaders Lions & Leo Club and the J. Luce Foundation Young Global Leadership Initiative delivered one- thousand glasses on June 26 to the Roosevelt Island Senior Center in New York City. Lion PDG Peter, Lion Joanne, […]
Alcatraz East Crime Museum to Host Conversation with True Crime Investigative Journalist Billy Jensen
He’s been called the Facebook detective and a citizen sleuth and has built a solid reputation for helping to solve true crimes. For the last two decades, Billy Jensen has become a household name within the true crime genre. Fans now have a chance to hear from the “consulting digital detective” in an intimate setting […]
Mark Your Calendar: What’s Up In New York City – and Our World
New York, N.Y. The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness (website/Facebook), in cooperation with The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation (website/Facebook), Orphans International Worldwide (website/Facebook), and the New York Global Leaders Lions Club (Facebook), maintains this calendar of events for New York City. All events are open to the public for free/fee and take place in NYC unless otherwise noted. […]
