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Mad About Art: Fountain House Gallery’s Big Night Out
New York, N.Y. Mad About Art, Fountain House Gallery’s annual art auction and benefit, recently drew nearly 400 attendees to the venue Metropolitan West. They convened in support of the Gallery, which provides an environment in which artists living with mental illness can pursue their creative visions, exhibit their work, and challenge the stigma that […]
NYC Fashion: Launching in the World of Wearable Art
The limited edition silk scarves with the original painting, “Tinkerbell.” All photos by Jemal Countess courtesy of Getty Images. New York, N.Y. For a lucky group the evening of November 8, 2018 was a rare chance to be part of a new chapter in the career of artist Peter Reginato and celebrate his partnership with […]
Veterans, First Responders Offered Free Pet Veterinary Services
Nesconset, N.Y. On December 6, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Paws of War will be holding their new “Vets for “Vets” mobile veterinary clinic. Veterans and first responders in need are invited to bring their pets to the mobile clinic for care. The event will be held at the new Paws of War […]
Last Minute Holiday Gifts, Gets & Getaways
As much as holiday shopping is a thrill-filled function, it can also overwhelm amid the glut of retail marketing messages asserting deals, steals and grand gifting opportunities galore. With so much to choose from, here’s a short list of a few tried-and-true gifts, gets and getaways that are well-suited for a holiday spending spree. ***** […]
What to Get the Man Who Has Everything this Holiday Season
According to the Pew Research Center, 80 percent of people engage in online shopping today, and this holiday season that trend will continue. People love the convenience of online shopping, but there is a downside, too. Narrowing down the right gift, especially for the man who has everything, can be a daunting task. Type “gifts […]
From Jakarta: Why I Want To Be a Luce Young Global Leader
Jakarta, Indonesia. “Youth.” I think this group is often left aside in terms of leadership. The common perception is that a great leader requires age and experience, which I completely agree with. However, youth may offer other impactful thoughts and aspirations, as we are able to inspire other youth – and challenge the issues in our […]
Top Caribbean Institution Initiates Historic Partnership With Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria. A development that can be described as historically significant took place recently when the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) based in Kingston, Jamaica signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding with Nigerian educational institutions that will enhance cooperation between the Caribbean institution and Nigeria’s educational sector. Vice President Osinbajo (centre) received the Delegation from […]
For Native Americans, Thanksgiving Can Be a Mixed Blessing
Washington, D.C. Growing up, attorney Anita Shifflett celebrated Thanksgiving in the same way as most other Americans, by getting together with relatives to enjoy a hearty meal. “Thanksgiving meant family,” said Shifflett, a card-carrying member of the Native American Lumby tribe. “You had to go home for Thanksgiving. You had to go back to the […]
Five Must-Visit Southwest Vacation Destinations
Whether for a stress-relieving holiday getaway or vacation in the New Year, or for experiential gift-giving targeted to those on your “nice list,” travel is top of mind for many this time of year. With that in mind, I wanted to share a collection of my top travel picks of late in the American southwest […]
Autobiography Turned Film: Defying the Odds, Forgotten Boy Triumphs
::: Hope for the Holidays: December 1st digital release of the USA Today Best Selling Memoir, “A Chance in the World,” reveals how lauded global executive Steve Pemberton’s disturbing, tremendously moving and highly inspirational story of persistence and perseverance has resulted in a legendary corporate executive career and ‘paying it forward’ advocacy work for kids […]
