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EDUCATIONAL PLEDGE

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Thinking Out-loud: Sorry folks, but the spirit of the civil rights movement is dead; and if not dead, it has definitely been contaminated by people with greed in their pockets --- and not the continued vision and dream of Dr. King..... All I hear is the perpetuation of the "victim game" with no articulation of personal responsibility, character building, and critical thinking. Alberto O. Cappas, President, The Educational Pledge.

The Educational Pledge

By Alberto O. Cappas & Miguel A. Montes

IN DEDICATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

I pledge to maintain a
Healthy Mind and Body

Useful Caregiver Services

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Being a caregiver for an ailing parent, spouse, child, or other loved one can feel like a lonely undertaking. It needn't, even if you don't have family nearby to pitch in. Help for caregivers is available from various organizations. Once you learn what's available, it may be easier to chart a less-demanding course toward meeting the needs of your spouse, relative, or friend.

Here are some types of services and professionals you might want to investigate.

Pew Project: The News Media - 2013

Signs of the shrinking reporting power are documented throughout this year’s report. Estimates for newspaper newsroom cutbacks in 2012 put the industry down 30% since 2000 and below 40,000 full-time professional employees for the first time since 1978. In local TV, our special content report reveals, sports, weather and traffic now account on average for 40% of the content produced on the newscasts studied while story lengths shrink. On CNN, the cable channel that has branded itself around deep reporting, produced story packages were cut nearly in half from 2007 to 2012.

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NYC, NY A CITY WITH ECLECTIC VARIETY

Congratulations, you have arrived. Remember, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. But just to be sure, you could also be watching old episodes of “Gossip Girl” and “Sex and the City” to prepare for your adventure.

Pelham / Bryant Parks
These parks are larger and smaller alternative compared to Central Park but it’s just as beautiful and lively. Concerts and free yoga take place here. There are many seats for hanging out with friends and lunch dates. Come out and tan or read a book all day.

Nautical Museum / Strands Bookstore

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SUMMER HEATWAVE

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NYC Emergency Management (OEM) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have advised that hot weather could be dangerous to vulnerable populations is forecast through Sunday, July 7.

According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, the heat index is expected to reach or exceed 95 degrees Friday through Sunday. OEM urges New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent serious illness that can result from the heat, especially among vulnerable individuals such as seniors and those with chronic health problems. New Yorkers who are vulnerable should use air conditioning to stay cool, go to a place that has air conditioning if it is not available at home, drink water at regular intervals, and limit strenuous activity, especially during the hottest parts of the day. New Yorkers are urged to check in on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors to help them stay cool.

City cooling centers will be open Sunday, July 7, to help New Yorkers stay cool. Cooling centers are air conditioned places, such as Department for the Aging (DFTA) senior centers, libraries, and community centers, that are open to the public during heat emergencies. To find the cooling center closest to you, call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115) or visit OEM’s Cooling Center Locator at www.nyc.gov/oem.

FACTS ABOUT HEAT ILLNESS

Heat illness is serious. Prolonged exposure to the heat can be harmful and potentially fatal. The added stress caused by heat can also aggravate heart or lung disease even without symptoms of heat illness. The risk for getting sick during a heat wave is increased for people who:

Do not have or do not use air conditioning
Are age 65 or older
Have chronic medical or mental health conditions
Take certain medications, which can disrupt the regulation of body temperature
Confined to their beds, trouble with being mobile, or are unable to leave their homes
Are severely overweight
Consume alcohol or illegal drugs

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF HEAT STRESS

If you (or someone you know) feels weak or faint, go to a cool place and drink water. If there is no improvement, call a doctor or 911.

Call 911 immediately if you have, or someone you know has:

Hot dry skin OR cold clammy skin
Trouble breathing
Rapid heartbeat
Confusion, disorientation, or dizziness
Nausea and vomiting

CHECK ON THOSE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TO THE HEAT

A small but crucial gesture can help ensure that we all have a safe and healthy summer: Get to know your neighbors, and contact neighbors and relatives — in person or by phone — at least twice a day during heat waves.

Pay special attention to the elderly, the very young, and anyone with a medical condition. New Yorkers should check in on older neighbors who may be isolated from friends and family.　
Air conditioning is the best way to keep cool when it is hot outside, but some people do not have an air conditioner or do not turn it on when they need it. Encourage them to use air conditioning. Help them get to an air-conditioned place if they cannot stay cool at home. Make sure they are drinking enough water.

ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE HEAT

Stay out of the sun—avoid extreme temperature changes.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors reflect some of the sun’s energy.
Drink fluids—particularly water—even if you do not feel thirsty.　 Your body needs water to keep cool. (Those on fluid-restricted diets or taking diuretics should first consult their physician.) Water is the safest liquid to drink during heat emergencies. Avoid beverages containing alcohol and/or caffeine.
Eat small, frequent meals. Avoid strenuous activity, especially during the sun’s peak hours—11 A.M.
to 4 P.M. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4 A.M. and 7 A.M.
If possible, go to an air-conditioned building for several hours during the hottest parts of the day.　
New York City may open cooling centers around the five boroughs. When cooling centers do open, call 311 or go to nyc.gov to find the nearest center.
Cool down with a cool bath or shower.
Participate in activities that will keep you cool, such as going to the movies, shopping at a mall, or swimming at a pool or beach.
Cover all exposed skin with an SPF sunscreen (15 or above); wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and head.
Never leave your children or pets in the car.

EAT LESS SALT

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Sodium chloride, AKA salt is essential to the body. The sodium in salt helps transmit nerve impulses and contract muscle fibers. Working with potassium, it balances fluid levels in in the body. But you only need a tiny amount of salt to do this, less than one-tenth of a teaspoon. The average American gets nearly 20 times that much.

The body can generally rid itself of excess sodium. In some people, though, consuming extra sodium makes the body hold onto water. This increases the amount of fluid flowing through blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure.

Demand Elected Officials Support Museum Services Now

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Dear public servant:

I am writing to ask you to sign on to the appropriations letter being circulated by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, requesting funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It is funded through the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee.

Texting vs Writing

I remember when writing a letter by hand was considered a very personal and kind of a special art form.

However, texting has grown to be the preferred means of communication, most certainly in our personal lives but in the business world as well. When used appropriately, it benefits sender and receiver with ever quicker communications. If someone is busy at the moment, a text is a great and a discreet way to ask them to call me when they are available.

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