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Issue 66
I'm Going to Run by Basically Brooklyn's Jon Simonds. Big announcement: Jon has decided to seek the Office of
the President.
Dolphin Dreams by Rosemary Christle-Renaud. My sister, Rhonda, has Multiple Myeloma. During her five year struggle with this cancer she has been my inspiration; not only because Rhonda remains positive,
but more importantly, she has led me in a new direction spiritually.
I Believe in Facebook by Kathe Kokolias. I admit it: I'm an old-fashioned kind of gal. Slowly and reluctantly, I embraced computer technology; it wore me down like a persistent lover
who would not go away...
Happy Job-Hunting by Jon Simonds. "...Most important of all, don't give up because if you do, it's not job-hunting you're giving up on - it's you
and regardless of your situation take stock of those around you. I'm sure there's at least one person who won't give up on you."
The Neck Connection, a new book by Dr. Mosaraf Ali. "...An impressive variety of people believe in Dr. Mosaraf Ali and his healing skills. His grateful, smiling patients include villagers at his free
clinic in the Himalayas; Prince Charles, Morgan Freeman, Tico Torres of Bon Jovi; guests at his London and Tuscany health centers, and thousands of others..."
Issue 65
The Medium Next Door. An Interview with Maureen Hancock by Lese Dunton.
Discover the Gift, a new book - and movement.
Issue 64
Something's Going Around, by Richard Irving. Recently I was bedridden for several days with mild flu-like
symptoms.
"Something's going around," said my neighbor, without missing a beat...
Issue 63
Blend of Care at Hospital Improves Patients, by Lese Dunton.
Thanks to designer Donna Karan's wisdom and funding, plus two doctors and their colleagues from
Beth Israel Hospital, patients in a cancer ward got some holistic medicine.
Books for a Better Life Awards in New York: Scott Manning's Annual Ceremoney Brings Joy to All.
Healing the World with Sound by Jonathan Goldman. The idea of using sound to "heal" the world at
first seems quite strange. The idea of using sound to heal anything in fact, seems quite outlandish. That is, until
you begin to explore the possibilities - the mysticism and the science behind this notion.
An Interview with children's book author and greeting card star, Sandra Boynton.
Chanting with Krishna Das, by Victoria Barkley. The joys of neighborood Kirtan with a master.
New World Trade Center Site Looking Good by Lese Dunton.
Dalai Lama Renaissance, a film review by Victoria Barkley.
Issue 62
An interview with sound healing expert Jonathan Goldman, by Lese Dunton. His book
The Divine Name has won the
2011 COVR Visionary Awards for Best "Alternative Health / Healing" Book.
An interview with Dr. Ranjie Singh,
president of 7th Dimension Health, by Lese Dunton.
Old-Fashioned Fundraising for Schools, by Jon Simonds. If your school is one
of the many schools without an abundance of cash on hand for extra curricular activities then it may be time to gear up for a good old-fashioned carnival.
Of Things Seen and Unseen by Alexie Torres Fleming. This essay excerpt is from the book, What We See, a
collection of stories honoring renowned city and community builder, Jane Jacobs.
Trusting the Path, an essay by visionary artist Orna Ben Shoshan. "...The most successful people are the ones who acquire a healthy power of adaptivity.
They go through life calm and confident that however their circumstances may develop, they will be able to cope and see every change as an opportunity to grow...."
The Magic of Christmas Eve, by Jon Simonds. Written on Christmas
Eve nearly 200 years ago, Silent Night continues its reign as a holiday sensation all across the world with every generation.
Holiday Gifts for Jewish Elementary School Teachers, by Jon Simonds. Your child probably learns more about life in
those early elementary years than any place else in life. So, what do you get his or her teacher for that big old Christmas party?
Issue 61
Robert Young Visits the Edgar Cayce Center by Victoria Barkley.
"...he was free to lift into a multi-dimensional reality where he was fully aware of being loved and looked after by a
benevolent universe."
Seedlings by Gina Green.
Issue 60
Spiritual Side of Healing by Adam Scherr. "...People turn to prayer-based healing for consistent and effective results in maintaining their
health, and this care should be included in any legislation."
The Fighter by Gina Greene. "...the belt I wanted was invisible."
New Realities Film Festival reviewed by
Victoria Barkley. "...featured documentaries, animations and narratives, focusing on mind, body and spirit."
Heaven Help Us, by Jon Simonds on Florida legislation.
"...The removal of such literature effectively does away with the separation of Church and State"
Issue 59
A book excerpt from Passings,
by Carole A. Travis-Henikoff. "...Do call the family. The call should be brief, unless the party expresses a need to talk. Don't worry about what to say. Simply
call, announce yourself and say, 'I heard the sad news, I'm so sorry.' The rest of the conversation will take care of itself..."
An Interview with Jesse Felten by Lese Dunton. Young hockey star from the
Brooklyn A's talks about his love of ice.
Living Room Theatre by Jon Simonds. The spotlight
goes to children and caregivers.
Books for a Better
Life Awards by Lese Dunton. Coverage of the 2010 annual ceremony, hosted by Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC News'
"Good Morning America."
Lighting Their Fires
A book excerpt about motivating kids.
The History of Treadmills and Ellipticals, by Robert Braun
The Internal Revenue Service, by Jon Simonds.
Your Boss by Their Sign - Astro Insights.
Yo Cupid. Leave Me Alone, Jon Simonds.
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, a movie review by Victoria Barkley.
Christmas Passes On, by Jon Simonds.
Avatar, a movie review by Victoria Barkley.
Issue 57
What Crisis? The American economy is about to see an immediate resurgence...
by Jon Simonds.
Tag, You're It!
Save My Country, Part 2. The Basically Brooklyn Series,
by Jon Simonds. "...It's time to put Hawaii and Alaska on Ebay; I spoke to a source at the Chinese Embassy in New York who
said, on the condition of
anonymity that..."
Two movie reivews by Victoria Barkley: Youssou N'dour:
I Bring What I Love and Departures.
The Celestial Elevator by Miriam Zigelman. "...
The art world, especially the surreal, visionary and fantasy genres, suggest a glimpse into the vast range of possibilities that exist
beyond normal human perception..."
Why I Love Kirstie Alley
by Jon Simonds.
Issue 56
Premonitions:
Making Money with the Mind. by Larry Dossey, M.D. "If people have the ability to sense the future,
why aren't they rich?" This is one of the most frequent questions
I've been asked by readers of my book
The Power of Premonitions.
Negative Outcomes Into Positive Memories.
An essay by 8th-grader Tiffany Marquez.
Turn On. by Pauline Yun. "When I step into an art-supply store, my whole body starts humming and I start to get heart palpitations."
Issue 55
The New Organic Victory Garden, by Jay North. Now Even Big City
Dwellers are Doing it in the Back Yard.
Who's To Say You're Not Lucky? by Coach Mim.
Happiness Not Hunger,
The Basically Brooklyn Series,
by Jon Simonds
Birthday Kirtan, by Victoria Barkley. "Open mic Kirtan at the Integral Yoga Institute fell on Lese's birthday this year. It was time to spontaneously celebrate."
Camp Waziyatah: Even Better Than Shopping, by Kaitlyn Simonds.
Real Soul Food, by Victoria Barkley. "When we feed another, we are
the ones receiving nourishment."
Are You a Yellow or a Green?
Luck Numbers, Luck Colors and Their Significance, by Itzhak Mizrahi
Issue 54
Blue Sky July, by Nia Winn. Excerpt from her beautiful and
very popular
book about trying to help her little son. "...In the morning now, when I'm getting him dressed, we listen to Mozart, Joe and me.
A site on the web says it's good for healing..."
The Gift, by Victoria Barkley. "Recently I woke up feeling
peacefully joyful. With the fast fading remnants of a dream I could
no longer hold onto, I remembered what True Love for me was all about..."
A Window Into Another Dimension, by Michal Zilberman.
Orna Ben-Shoshan's visionary artwork is like "stepping into another world."
That's Entertainment!
The Basically Brooklyn Series
by Jon Simonds. "In the annals of great American personalities, perhaps the most widely recognizable of all is fellow
Brooklynite, Bugs Bunny. Born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on April 30th, 1938..."
Issue 53
I Love Being a Parent by Jon Simonds. "...There is really nothing to prepare you for those post early years. Those post early years seem to begin at 11 and really
get to rockin' at age 13..."
The Last Supper, my version of the famous painting, by
Orna Ben-Shoshan. Many women, one man. Fascinating.
Barack Obama and the End of the Irony Age? by Maggie Roush.
Ms. Rousch shares her wise insights on this shift in perception.
Coupons Are Cool, by Lese Dunton. A pleasant side effect of the present economic weirdness is the increase of coupons.
Hung up on Telephones, by Ariel Emery.
Craig Dunton is an antique telephone collector extraordinaire.
Best Self-Improvement Books.
The New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society present the best self-improvement books of 2008
at the
13th Annual "Books for a Better Life Awards" at a ceremony at the Millennium Broadway Hotel.
Issue 52
Save My Country, by Jon Simonds. "In the interest of stimulating the sinking economy, Kelly and I cashed our unemployment
checks and went out drinking last night...."
Reader's Digest has launched this wonderful new section online called The Daily Upside.
It's everything the name implies and more.
Masters of Happiness, by Mim Nelson-Gillett.
"I love watching my dog, Bhakti, shake snow off his coat.
It starts with his hind quarters and corkscrews forward vigorously. The last thing he does is shake
his head and look up with bright eyes, pleased with himself and expecting (so it seems) all things good and happy."
I Wonder Who's Kissing Me Now? by Marilyn Sokel. "I love to kiss.
I always have. Back in school they used to call me..."
Silver Sixpence in her Shoe, by Victoria Barkley.
"'Mmmm. Hazelnut coffee,' she thought, as she followed her nose to the kitchen. And there he was, with coffee
pot in hand and a big grin on his face. 'Do you know what today is?' he asked impishly, as he poured her a cup."
Breakfast With Scot, by Victoria Barkley.
"Basically, this film version of the Michael Downing novel is a heartwarming family story with a twist.
Two professionally successful gay men — Eric,
the sportscaster and former hockey player and Sam, the corporate lawyer, live a well adjusted life until their
flamboyant 11 year old nephew moves in and shakes up their comfortably upper middle class existence."
Health in the City, by Lese Dunton. The health and
well-being scene is thriving in New York City.
Letter to the Editor. Basically Brooklyn gets a note from
a very famous and
generous person.
That Old Third Week in January Feeling, by Lese Dunton
The White House, by Jon Simonds. "I couldn't help but wonder how it is the White
House came by its name. While I've driven past the White House, I've never spent a night inside. In
searching for the origin of its name, I was surprised to find that..."
Start Spreading the News. Could it be? Can't smoke in your own new apartment? Cool Clear Water by Jon Simonds. The marketing of bottled water - and a solution. Two movie reviews by Victoria Barkley: 1) Sex Drive: "...a manic mix of travel adventure, teen movie hoo-ha with lots of sex, booze and partying.." and 2) What Just Happened (starring Robert De Niro): "...an entertaining, fast paced, compassionately clever movie. " Ms. Foundation Comedy Hour by Lese Dunton. Humor is a form of power, and Gloria Steinem is very funny. Glory Days by Maggie Roush. A fast-growing type of Frisbee played in Central Park.
Issue 49
Sting and Russell Simmons Join Spiritual CD, by Lese Dunton. Living in the Sweet Spot, by Mimi Gina. Basically Brooklyn by Jon Simonds. Somewhere North of the City. An Interview with Dr. Kazuo Inamori, by Lese Dunton. "Dr. Inamori is an international business leader and backer of the Kyoto Prizes, who spends as much time elevating his mind and 'polishing his heart' as he does on expanding his hugely successful companies." Stand up to the Illusion of Time, by Miriam Nelson-Gillett.
Issue 48
Flight of the Fireflies, by Michele Hollow. Have you noticed more glowing creatures around lately? You should see this little Malaysian village, where thousands of famous fireflies light up the night. Children and a Green Rooftop, by Lese Dunton. Public School 6 in New York City is pioneering the use of green rooftops — for education, helping the environment, growing food, and for their beloved science teacher who died last year.
Issue 47
View video of author Christine Frisbee on NY1 TV So Much More in Store: Samples For (Eco)mpassion is an enchanted sample sale store in Greenwich Village, New York, owned by Ike Rodriquez. You can generate any number of helpful deeds just by shopping for yourself. Trees planted, clean water provided, and... Newsbriefs:Walden Pond Play Performed By Thousands Worldwide...DVD Saves Fire Chief From Stray Bullet...Complaint-Free Living Gains in Popularity...Virtual Snow World Helps Patients Feel No Pain.
Issue 46
Eat Your Vegetables, by Jon Simonds. "I have one lousy question," she says, stomping her foot in an effort to command attention and then hesitating, waiting for the sound of silence that follows, or, maybe wondering what brought her to this moment where all eyes fell in her direction... The Fork, by Daniel Meltzer. This poem was read on American Public Radio and was chosen for inclusion in restaurant menus for National Poetry Month: Let us pause to consider the fork, Without which we'd finger our pork... "The Best Job I Ever Had." Viola Vaughn had worked in Africa for most of her life and considered it home. So she and her husband returned there to raise their new brood and "watch the coconut trees grow." "But the universe had other things in mind for me," says Vaughn. The Coming of Spring, a poem by Saikat Mondal. ...A lake nearby reflects the azure sky. As if a magician with his magic wand, In the depths of night touched, And Earth desolate, to a garden of paradise transformed...
Issue 45
A Tale of Two Bunnies by Victoria Barkley. "It was a few days before Easter — shortly after the memorial service, so my grief was still fresh and raw. "Let me focus on the task at hand," I thought, feeling another wave of sadness coming on. I was on a mission to find an Easter Bunny to donate to a local children's toy drive. " A Peace of Hair by Jon Simonds. "40 years ago, in 1968, Hair graced the stage of Broadway and outraged a nation for its free use of foul language, its public display of nudity and its anti-war theme. It was a ground-breaking production that met with protest, bomb threats, hotel fires and other implements of terrorism, long before terrorism became a political tool." New Urbanism. The husband-and-wife team of town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk are typically credited as the founders of "new urbanism." It's a style of neighborhood that's pedestrian-friendly and full of green space — much like the old neighborhoods many baby-boomers remember before suburban sprawl made us all slaves to our cars.
Issue 44 Look What They've Done To My Songs by Jon Simonds. "My love affair with music started in the back seat of a limo when I was five years old. No. I didn't come from money..." Books for a Better Life Awards. The New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society announced the best self-improvement books of 2007 at its 12th annual Books for a Better Life Awards, hosted by NBC's Today show Co-anchor Meredith Vieira.
Issue 43 Hillary, by Jon Simonds. "... Hillary Clinton, more so than any rival from any party, knows what she is getting herself into. She knows what the job entails and she is quite confident that she can do it..." Animal Nature, by Victoria Barkley. "'You have a very special bond with nature and animals,'" Mrs. J. revealed, holding both of my hands, palms up, with a spooky look in her eyes. I could relate to that, although I became unnerved by her stare..." Londoners and New Yorkers in the Same Boat, by Lese Dunton. UK Dating Service Offers NY'ers Free Membership.
Issue 42 The Great River of LIfe. "...I was born in the worldwide flu epidemic of the early 1900s... " By N. Beatrice Worthy, as told to Karen Leahy. Newsbriefs: Young Man and Friends Clean Up America's Rivers...Doorman's Secret to Winning Award: "I love people and they love me"...Green Jobs Are Plentiful...Coca-Cola Rolls Out Company's First-Ever Hybrid Delivery Trucks...A Goldie (Hawn) Opportunity to Change Thoughts...Turning a New Leaf and Digging Up Dirt With Bette Midler...Lennon's "Imagine Peace Tower" Shines in Iceland...Hillary Clinton Does Not Fear Death...Ramping Up Disability Awareness...Free Energy-Saving Light Bulbs for New York...U.S. Holistic Hospitals on the Rise...Subway Angels Rescue and Vanish.
Issue 41 The Big Bloom. A poem about the Mayor of New York, by Catherine J. Moore. Darshan in the Dark Light of the Moon. "Hoping to experience a personal audience (called a Darshan) with the Mother, Ammachi, was what coaxed me out of my cozy home on this Friday the 13th. Getting to meet her, however, was a bit rough going...." By Victoria Barkley. Cat Stevens, Osama, and Me. Jon Simonds gets thrown on the No-Fly List. Love Never Dies. A workshop — featuring two top psychic mediums, John Holland and Lisa Williams — turned out to be a surprisingly different kind of event to attend in midtown Manhattan. Hal the Magnificent. Bike-Riding Businessman Provides Capital for the Poor. By Lese Dunton.
Issue 40 Ain't Life Grand? by Barry Napier. "Born in Swansea, a Welsh port-town bombed to bits by German warplanes, I enjoyed my early life. The town was a bomb-site for nearly 20 years after. Until the mid-1960's post-war Britain was still austere, but everything was possible. That's what my mother kept telling me..." Instant Karma. It was 40 years ago this past June that the Beatles sang "All You Need is Love" on television. That anniversary, and the recent release of the CD Instant Karma, inspired Jon Simonds to reflect on the state of the world. Green Roofs, Weeds and Wildflowers, by Victoria Barkley. "A garden on every available rooftop around the world is my heart's desire for Terra Gaia. So, last Earth Day, when Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced incentives for construction and installation of green rooftops in his greening of New York City by 2030 proposal, I jumped for joy." Being Happy Anyway, a poem by Miriam Nelson-Gillett. "I don't have a good attitude, life hasn't turned out like I wished, I didn't have a happy childhood, but I am happy anyway..." Energetic Mayor Flows with River, by Lese Dunton. With NY Mayor Bloomberg's help, six underwater turbines, anchored deep within the East River, use the water flow and tidal changes to create 1,000 kilowatt hours of clean electricity per day. It's the first time anyone has derived renewable energy from the natural flow of water. Greeting Sunrise, by Victoria Barkley. "Summer was our favorite time of year and predawn hours our special time of day. We would scramble out of bed while it was still pitch black outside, grab our helmets and a thermos full of java, hop on the bike and..." Modeling for Children, by Jon Simonds. One father's excellent adventure with his daughter's modeling mission. Find out how you can join the fun. Arctic Tale, reviewed by Victoria Barkley. "In this rapidly paced world of ours — where we're running like gerbils on a treadmill or darting about like hummingbirds — it is great to step back, relax, sip a tall cup of iced tea and watch a family movie like Arctic Tale..." "Never Let Go," an excerpt from Pip Colin Dixon's book In God's Garden.
Issue 39 Sickday. One of the worst parts about getting sick is trying to get an appointment with a doctor quickly, or even worse, facing the dreaded, often nightmarish emergency room. Physician Associate, Naomi Friedman thought of a solution — old-fashioned house calls! Interviewed by Lese Dunton Seasons of Gandhi by Victoria Barkley. "Crossing the street at Union Square, I caught a glimmer of white out of the corner of my eye. This sliver of light was so serendipitous that I almost missed it. It was a lily dangling from the hand of Gandhi's statue...." Harnessing the Power of the Ocean. Environmental Q&A from Earthtalk.
Issue 38 Wise Secrets of Aloha a book by Garnette Arledge on the Hawaiian healing practice called Lomilomi, reviewed by Victoria Barkley. Sub-Talk. It's time for tinsel town to slip underground and nail down what should be the single greatest sitcom since the county of Queens brought us Edith and Archie. By Jon Simonds. Global Nomads. Michael Douglas reveals, on ABC Television's "This Week with George Stephanoupolos," how high school students from around the world are talking with each other, thanks to a group called Global Nomads. Wellie-Wanging. Take off your Wellington boot, then hurl it as far as it will go. That is Wellie Wanging. Want to try it? There's even a championship. No one would guess this "freestyle sport" was invented by the British, would they? By Barry Napier.
Issue 37 Come Fly With Me by Jon Simonds. A lesson in flying. The American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame Awards. The power of advertising to do good. The Joy of Johanna by Eugene Melino. A lovely Indy singer in NYC. Songs of IBM (1941). Corporate singing to boost moral!
Issue 36 Soul Level Relationships by Caroline Reynolds Dalai Lama Comes To My Village by Garnette Arledge Review of Better and Better DVD by Lese Dunton Inspiration for Children's Book by Susan Lubner
Issue 35 A Cheese Shop in England. One business in Tetbury, England, determined to keep tradition alive is the local award-winning "House of Cheese" shop. By Barry Napier. Time. A short story about seeing the whole continuum present in each moment. By Miriam Nelson-Gillett. While Wrapping a Package. A poem about loss, memories, and inspiration anew. By Karen Leahy. How to Ruin Your Life. Want to ride the road to workplace ruin? Have your ego do the driving. By Ellen Goldhar.
Issue 34 Kristina Con Vita: Going it Alone Together. Two young women musicians have banded together to create a beautiful sound. By Eugene Melino. A Quriky English Pastime. Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling & Wake competition has been held annually for hundreds of years, and goes back to pre-Roman days. By Barry Napier. Deliciously English. Marlborough is a lovely small town in Wiltshire, England, described beautifully by Barry Napier. Gator Aid? Former Brooklynite Jon Simonds reflects on the wildlife of Florida apartment living. One Man's Answer to Terminal Cancer. American goes to Germany to save his life. By Ed. Van Overloop. Newsbriefs: Wendy's Using Healthier Oil...Italian Resort Plans All-Female Beach for Muslim Women...Castro's Daughter Hired by CNN...Houston Rockets Center Opens Hospital in Congo...Needles With Decorations Reduce Fear... Disney Creates Environmentally Friendly Fireworks...Department of Peace Has 73 Co-Sponsors in the House of Representatives...Dave Matthews Band Fights Global Warming...Wind Boosts India in Renewable Energy... Brazil Unveils New Veggie-Diesel Fuel...Van Gough Portrait To Be Auctioned...New Woman President of Liberia...King of Jordan Urges Values That Unite Us. More Newsbriefs: Monkeys Make Better Listeners...Bill Calls for Oil Industry to Invest in Renewable Fuels...New Law Promotes Hybrid Cars...Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Dept. of Peace... Wal-Mart Going Green...Yoga Seen Helpful to Breast Cancer Patients...U.K. Scientist Claims Egg Before Chicken... Maui Beach Named U.S. Best...New Orleans to Get New Internet Service...Islam Scholar Hails Singapore's Religious Diversity ...Selenium May Guard Against Prostate Cancer...Muslim Runs for Congress.
Issue 33 Mel Flannery: A Movable Feast. A rising talent on the New York City indy music scene profiled by Eugene Melino. Marriage Proposals With Pizazz, by Margaret Bristol. There is a growing number of about-to-get-engaged guys who are upping the ante on the traditional proposal, doing more than getting down on one knee.
Issue 32 Court of the Popular Press. In 1789, Benjamin Franklin recommends harsh punishment for members of the press who attack a person's reputation, although he cautions, "we should in moderation content ourselves with tarring and feathering, and tossing them in a blanket." Who Are The Greenest Celebrities? Entertainment luminaries who've been outspoken in their support of environmental causes and commitment to greener lifestyles. Erin & Her Cello Making Us LaughAll by Her Lonesome, by Eugene Melino. It's not concertos you'll be hearing at The Telephone Bar in the heart of New York City's East Village, but a young songwriter who will make you laugh and break your heart with songs that tell the story of her life. Newsbriefs: U.S. and China Collaborate on Environment...M&M's Offer Personal Messages...Seattle Residents Most Literate...Spirituality Program for Therapists.
Issue 31 Jewish Buddhism. Oy! Menopause Confessions by Kathy Barrett. "Menopause hit me with the same intensity as Godzilla's tail demolishing Tokyo. You would think there would be some kind of warning..." Beating Heart Meditation. Elizabeth Hepburn's "Come Home to Your Heart" column. Newsbriefs: Bob Geldof honored as man of peace...Connecting with nature good for health...Norwegian law may open door for women...Wal-Mart goes solar to save energy...Sgt. Pepper wax figures sold at auction...Baltimore gives parking discounts for hybrids...Motherhood may enhance the brain...
Issue 30
Buried Deep Within Our Souls. A look back on September 13, 2001, the birthday of Don Owens and his twin brother, two days after the twin towers were attacked.
Protecting Our Children. Jon Simonds offers heartfelt and sensible solutions for guarding against child kidnapping.
Lackluster Cell Phone Service. Navigating through the cell-hell customer service system, by Steve Seepersaud.
Newsbriefs: sleep challenges...deep thoughts from Jim Carrey, Oprah, and Dan Brown...health savings account...more women dating younger men...investigating Chinese Medicine.
Books for a Better Life Awards. A ceremony in New York profiles books and authors that really help. Wayne Dyer and Susan Orman light up the night.
What I Believe, by Dawn McGrail.
Her basic metaphysical assumption is to assume nothing.
First Knowing. A changing of consciousness in Girl Scout camp. By Miriam Nelson-Gillett.
When The Going Gets Tough, Go to Work -- For Yourself, by Cynthia Pierce.
Grafitti Transformed. A true story of a businessman who turned troublemakers into paid artists. By Lois Farley.
Newsbriefs: Clinton Helps Lower Drug Costs...Cosby Comments on Comedy...Eve Ensler Celebrates Vagina Warriors...Progressive Media Progressing...Senatorial Candidate Announces Campaign Chairman...Man Pushed in Front of Subway Survives...Stiletto heel invented that converts into a flat shoe...laughing good for health...millions meditate...etc.
New Film Celebrates Life.
Carol Edwards says And Now Ladies and Gentlemen "is one of the few refreshing films I've seen in quite some time. The context and content, just the way it's filmed, is a cinematic beauty..."
The Coming of Oryus, Part Two. The second installment of Jon Simond's book.
Bliss, a four-piece band from Oxford, England, are dazzling American audiences with their angelic, inspiring and uplifting music. By Kathy Barrett.
Anything is Possible. A poem by Jon Simonds.
Two poems by Carol Edwards: Heaven, The Closest Thing to It, and Gazing at the Moon.
Driving With Cell Phone. Steve Seepersaud's "Tech Talk" column on cell phone laws and common sense.
There Comes A Final Good Moment to Every to Every Last Good Time. An excerpt from Hostage Party, a book by Sam P. Israel.
The Coming of Oryus, Part One. An excerpt of a book by Jon Simonds. A determined young lady named Sandrell in search of a wizard.
Unsung Heroes, a poem by Saikat Mondal.
A Cappella: Virtuosos of Voice. Kathy Barrett reports on the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella.
Welcome to My World. An attention deficit day in the life, by Donald Owens.
Newsbriefs: 1800s boom in magazine start-ups...Nelson Mandela rediscovers color -- as an artist...4 million Iraqi children immunized against polio...Heifer Project provides income-producing animals as gifts.
Sneakout! a tale of escaping from one's home, by the otherwise well-behaved writer, Marian C. Black.
A Gem From Tribeca: a new film called Justice about a comic book writer named Drew. After 9/11, he's inspired to do a comic book on "real heroes."
Newsbriefs: No more French kissing?...Abner Louima helps educate poor children...John McEnroe promotes peace through sports...Afghan women learn leadership skills...Minnesota handyman leaves money to New York...citizens of Alabama allowed to have vibrators...electric cars are hip.
Poem: "The Answer," by Margaret Kimble.
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony.
This inspiring, song-filled documentary tells the story of black South African freedom music and its role in the long battle against apartheid.
From the "Tech Talk" column: Looking for Love Online by Steve Seepersaud.
My Twilght Zone, by Marian C. Black. "Dealing with the unknown is a lighter burden with the support of friends and loved ones. I am at the Outpatient Surgery Center waiting to have my surgical biopsy, praying my breast cancer has not returned."
The Scoop on Political Clout. Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, is now offering
a new reason for people to smile and feel fulfilled -- a fun and easy way to take action politically. (See also: his speech at the Wasington D.C. Peace Rally.)
Chain of Peace. One boy's excellent idea.
Her First Big Fear. A short story by Chloe Thomkins.
Newsbriefs: New York crime rates down...Brazilian rainforest saved...massages increase...girls get to go to school in Afghanistan...Deutsche Bank moves to lower Manhattan...survey says 8 in 10 Americans satisfied with jobs.
NY Presbyterian Hospital doctor, and book author James Dillard discusses pain: its potential for improving healthcare and integrating "alternative medicine" into hospitals.
10-Year-Old Artist Speaks Out:
Eliott P. Frank, from Edmond Oklahoma, shares his art and words of wisdom in response to September 11th.
Newsbriefs: Quotes from Ben Cohen (and a link to his speech), Christopher Reeve, Lord & Taylor, Anwar Sadat and Paul McCartney. Stories: Muslim cabbie returns handbag...Images & Voices of Hope discusses the potential of the media forging positive change..."I Love NY" message from Des Moines, Iowa...Robert Redford helps save America's last wild places.
Kathy Barrett explores the International Beauty Show and wonders, Does Beauty Lie Within?
Jon Simonds gives us a break from the entire al-Qaida Network with Food for Thought, an examination of Heath Bars, Twizzlers and other important matters.
The National Resource Defense Council: Robert Kennedy, Jr., James Taylor, Sting and many others give a party on behalf of Mother Nature.
50 is Becoming: Susan Sarandon is featured, along with other dynamic women, in a book by the editors of Moremagazine called Fifty Celebrate Fifty.
Wild Horses: Photographer and Filmmaker, Roberto Dutesco, documents the life of hundreds of untamed horses running free on a small island off Canada. His work is helping to save these mighty creatures and the unspoiled land they inhabit.
Newbriefs: a positive perspective on aging...drunk monkeys are like people...Bono speaks...Amnesty International shines light...RFK, Jr. on the Hudson River...Bill O'Reilly praises Habitat for Humanity.
Newsbriefs: Journalist Pete Hamill's commentary...National Book Award Winner no longer depressed...Scientific effectiveness of prayer.
Governor Mario Cuomo reflects on the year 2001 -- and the insights and opportunities it provides for today.
Denise Johnson, the writer, director and producer of a film called Vision of Faith, held a benefit screening in New York to raise money for this soon-to-be feature length documentary.
All Things Must Pass, by Jon Simonds . And in the end, George Harrison "passed," much in the
way he lived his life, quietly.
An Interview with George Harrison. In 1990, Mr. Harrison was on the cover of The New Sun's debut newsprint issue. We are re-publishing his spiritually-driven words here, in honor of his recent transition. Thank you, George, for your insight, humor, wisdom and music. Our prayers are with you.
On September 10th, The Creative Coalition held an event at Sotheby's in New York City to discuss the importance of keeping film and television production in the U.S.
Newsbriefs: Random items relating to the tragedy...children receive free vitamins...Robert Kennedy, Jr.'s Riverkeeper's fundraiser raises over 2.5 million...82-year-old golfer gets her prayers answered...woman wins lotto millions after borrowing pennies...seized sandwiches and pastries filled with Viagra tablets.
Two wonderfully educational stories by columnist Jon Simonds: Up in the Morning and Out to School and
AOL/Time Warner: Serving Our Schools
C.K. Gold covers Robert Downey, Jr.'s challenging experience with the press.
Photographer Toby Old's Baseball Fan Photo Gallery preserves straphanger memories of the 2000
World Series.
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He Saw the Shooting: Caley Anderson, a student at Santana High School in Santee, California, witnessed the now famous incident. The gunman tried to shoot him in the head. He tells what it was like and how he recovered.
The Balanced Perspective of John McEnroe: As a tennis champion, television commentator, and art gallery owner, John McEnroe displays his multi-talents with artistic flair and insight.
An Interview with Governor Mario Cuomo:
Mario Cuomo shares his thoughts on what is truly important in life: repairing the universe in whatever way you can, loving one another as brothers and sisters, and never giving up on your dream.
You Don't Have To Leave Your Wheelchair to Change the World: This is a story about Janielle Fermaint, a vibrant and determined young lady with Cerebal Palsy, who doesn't let her physical condition get in the way of making an extraordinary impact.
Excellent Excerpts: from Quotable Sex, The Millionaire's Secrets, Silent Power.
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The Silver Lining Foundation:
In New York City, generous people from the business, media and entertainment world celebrated and raised funds for children with cancer.
Speechmakers included Gerald Levin, John McEnroe, Andrea Jaeger, Oprah Winfrey, and Ted Forstmann.
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