Originally Published by “Parenting on the Peninsula”; A Monthly Journal for San Mateo County Parents Editor’s Note: What this article didn’t mention due to lack of space is that my childhood obesity was chiefly due to food insecurity among a number of other factors. There doesn’t seem to be a better time to talk …
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Is a Convergence of Broadcasting and Games on the Horizon? Game Developers Gallery Exhibit Debuts at 2018 NAB Show in Las Vegas
Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Antoine St-Pierre with ATM Cegep de Jonquiere. LAS VEGAS, Nev.— The over 100,000 attendees at this year’s 2018 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, may have noticed something different—perhaps even unique. Gaming made its first-ever, debut, at the world’s largest tradeshow for media, entertainment and technology during the event on April …
Washington Post Features The Laughter Effect Work
Permission granted by The Washington Post to repost. Originally posted by The Washington Post on February 4, 2018. Image credit, CMSI. American University wants us to laugh together By Sarah Larimer People can seem so tense these days, Megan Rummler said. They walk around in their own orbits, consumed by their own thoughts and opinions. But …
Jean Chiang and Rock Fu, Owners of Kizuna Sushi & Ramen Are Dedicated to Food and Community
[Photographer’s notes: Jean Chiang and Rock Fu are some of the hardest working people I know—not only because they are in the food industry—but because they care so much about the quality of the food they serve and are committed to providing a real sense of community through their eatery. I was lucky enough to …
A Photo Story: Smithsonian’s National Zoo
A photo of a Schmidt’s red-tailed monkey taken on Jan. 22, 2018 at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. reveals a heart-shaped nose. Native to central Africa, these small monkeys are characterized by white cheeks and a long tail and are primarily frugivores (fruit-eaters). Elements of Photography: rule of thirds, emotion and texture. (Photo by …
Helping Animals: A Four-Part Editorial Series on Washington D.C. Area Charities
Feature Story Four: City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties Saves Adoptable Pets from High-Kill Shelters Seven years ago, 2.7 million animals per year were losing their lives. Today, that figure is 1.5 million, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). A positive change and welcome news. Locally, over 2,500 …
Helping Asian American Youth: A Four-Part Editorial Series on Washington D.C. Area Charities
Feature Story Three: Asian American Lead (AALEAD) Supports Low Income, Underserved Asian American Youth There are approximately 20 million Asian Americans living in America, according to Pew Research Center. While skimming current data, the Asian American population are portrayed as overwhelmingly financially and economically prosperous, but this depiction varies widely among Asian subgroups. Asian Americans have remarkably …
Helping the Homeless: A Four-Part Editorial Series on Washington D.C. Area Charities
Feature Story Two: Shepherd’s Table Provides Basic Human Services to Homeless in Montgomery County For almost 35 years, Shepherd’s Table has never missed serving a meal since opening its doors in 1983. In fact, the Silver Spring non-profit has served over 1,400,000 meals to men and women who are hungry and are experiencing homelessness in their …
Helping Teen Mothers: A Four-Part Editorial Series on Washington D.C. Area Charities
Feature Story One: Borromeo Housing Supports and Empowers Homeless, Single Teen Mothers Despite teen pregnancy rates falling, America still has one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy in the world. Teen pregnancy, as defined by the American Pregnancy Association, is a pregnancy in women under the age of 20, regardless of marital status. Arlington, V.A. …
Protected: 47 Days Post-Sandy Hook Tragedy, A Nation Asks: What Should America Do About Gun Violence?
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