Hello!

My name is Daniel P. Malito, I am the author of the newly published, "So Young – A Life Lived With Rheumatoid Arthritis.” I am writing to you because I am interested in possibly being a guest on one of your related shows.

So Young is my story, the tale of a frightened nine-year-old boy who is suddenly stricken with a flu-like illness that causes joint and muscles aches, low-grade fevers, and mystery pain that lasts for weeks at a time. It takes years before a diagnosis is reached, an illness called Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. This crippling condition has now plagued me for over 25 years with the symptoms multiplying many times over.

Sometimes poignant and often funny, So Young is a book guaranteed to inform those who are unaware of how arthritis can impact a life, and that, yes, kids get arthritis too. In fact, arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States, and almost 500,000 of those afflicted are children. I believe a chat about my book would be of interest to your community and help to dispel some long-held myths about autoimmune disease.

         In addition to writing So Young, I am a Huffington Post columnist as well as a featured blogger on CreakyJoints, the most popular arthritis community in the world.

Thank you again for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Daniel P. Malito

Daniel P. Malito has been suffering with chronic illness for over 25 years. Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at age nine, he has dealt with more than his share of life's hardships.  Despite this, though, Daniel turned his strife to hope five years ago when he decided to become a writer.  The ultimate extension of the axiom "write what you know," Daniel has dedicated his life to raising awareness about Rheumatoid Arthritis and autoimmune disease.  In addition to penning “So Young – A Life Lived With Rheumatoid Arthritis,” an autobiography based on his life with R.A., Daniel is a long-time columnist for both http://www.creakyjoints.com and The Huffington Post.

Acclaimed author Deni Béchard has released his new book Empty Hands, Open Arms: The Race to Save Bonobos in the Congo and Make Conservation Go Viral. This poignant, illuminating work chronicles Béchard’s travels through the Congo with the Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting bonobos through empowering local Congolese communities. “Béchard’s riveting journey through the ‘dark continent’ provides a surprisingly uplifting story about a radically different and successful conservation program,” writes David Suzuki, author of The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering our Place in Nature.

“Deni Béchard in Empty Hands, Open Arms has accomplished no less than a tour de force in recounting the improbable and inspiring efforts of a small non-governmental group, the Bonobo Conservation initiative, that together with local indigenous leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is working to save one of the world’s most important rainforests and the living creature genetically closest to humankind, the bonobo,”  says Bruce Rich, former International Director of  the  Environmental Defense Fund.

Bonobos, humankind’s closest living relative, are only found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located within the world’s second largest rainforest.  Bonobos are distinguished by their peaceful, cooperative, matriarchal society; their sexual nature, and their remarkable intelligence.  They serve as a powerful flagship both for conservation and for peace. Sadly, these magnificent great apes face extinction due to hunting and habitat destruction. The Congo War left the country and the Congolese people devastated, without many options for survival. BCI's conservation efforts focus on improving the lives of the people, thereby eliminating their reliance on the bushmeat trade which in turn increases the chances for survival of the bonobos and their rainforest home.

Weaving together environmental, political, historical, and anthropological narratives, Béchard captures the challenging context in which BCI’s leaders  Sally Jewell Coxe and Executive Director Michael Hurley have worked for many years. BCI has worked with local leaders to develop the Bonobo Peace Forest, an integrated network of nature reserves that are managed by local communities and supported by sustainable development.  Béchard chronicles how, despite overwhelming obstacles and limited funding,  BCI’s inclusive and participatory approach to conservation has achieved remarkable success. This includes the official creation of over 12,000 square miles of protected areas, which by this measure alone places BCI  firmly in the ranks of the largest and most accomplished conservation  organizations on earth in spite of having a budget that averages less than one percent of the other major conservation NGOs.

Many are praising Empty Hands, Open Arms, including Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Coles writes, “Here is the matter of conservation given profound explanation—a searching and knowing consideration that enables an important social and political and cultural struggle in Africa to become a needed lesson for us who live elsewhere to ponder, take to heart.”

Sally Coxe & Michael Hurley

Sally & Michael have worked tirelessly during the past two decades to protect bonobos, preserve the Congo rainforest, and empower Congolese communities. Their work has been recognized in many publications, including the New York Times, National Geographic, The Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, and Time Magazine.   Sally & Michael currently divide their time between Washington, DC and the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

To arrange an interview and/or educational presentations , news media or organizational  representatives please contact BCI  at 202-332-1014, or contact news@bonobo.org . Photos and B-roll are available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bonobo Conservation Initiative bci@bonobo.org| 202.332.1014 | 2701 Connecticut Ave NW, #702 | Washington, DC 20008

Sally Jewel Coxe is a leading conservationist respected for her selfless dedication. She is the perfect champion of the endangered bonobos and an innovator in making conservation go viral. Sally Jewel Coxe as president of BCI, is helping to heal a war-torn nation, stem climate change, empower women, preserve the planet's second largest rainforest, save our closest living relative and restore dignity to the people of the Congo.

Modeling compassion and cooperation while employing innovative strategies, the Bonobo Conservation Initiative leads the way by instilling pride in ancient traditions respectful of the environment while assisting the people with health care, education and employment opportunities. Not content to merely rescue orphaned bonobos or eliminate the bushmeat trade, BCI works to provide hope for a nation whose people have seen unimaginable violence and devastation. 

HermanSJr. is a believer in pure energy, in a "being" that has evaded most people's search and understanding. HermanSJr. is an avid researcher highly based in common sense, logic and critical thinking. While a member of the International High IQ Society, he is working on his Master of Arts Degree in Linguistics as he ultimately works towards a PhD in Logic. He currently holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, a Web Visual Design certification and an HTML Developer certification.

Since childhood HermanSJr. has been an autodidact and avid problem solver. He uses this practice everyday in his personal life, as well as his professional life where he has worked in and with companies in various countries across the globe. HermanSJr. relies heavily on General Systems Theory and believes in approaching problems from multiple angles of study in order to assess the problems from multiple perspectives, find their root causes, determine long-term solutions and implement them while contemplating possible variables that can arise in the future, both positive and negative. He believes that this complete process is necessary in order to achieve sound resolutions to problems in any field of study, e.g., business, logic, mechanics, the sciences, and any other arena of life.

During his search for truth of over 18 years he has researched a multitude of fields, e.g.:

Researching the above areas of study HermanSJr. continues to search for the answers to countless perplexing questions, e.g.:

Seemingly, truth is offered via a plethora of media, but which one is right? Bias, factions and misdirection are all intimately interlaced with truth, which has created a diamond lattice over the past centuries, requiring a tremendous amount of desire and dedication by those who innocently seek the truth of our existence amidst times of hatred, fear and spiritual chaos. The only chance of peeling away the layers of distraction is to step back and view the trove of evidence surrounding us everyday and everywhere in order to find the truth. Cleansing our minds of prejudice is the first step to rid ourselves of all inculcation set into us since childhood.

HermanSJr. believes that finding the answers to these kinds of questions and helping others to understand them will allow humankind to advance uniformly as a single illuminated consciousness in order to live in peace.

Hi,

To have a society of well-rounded people requires well rounded children. I want to talk about the surprising benefits that fitess (specifically hula hooping) has for kids.

Since 2009, I've had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of kids hula hoop dance classes in 4 different states.

I want to live in a world where kids get plenty of exercise despite recess being cut in many schools.

We all know hooping is super fun for all involved, but did you know there are other benefits? I want to share the many ways hula hooping benefits kids.

no woman or family should be traumatised from childbirth. when women know how they celebrate birth

escalating C section rates are a concern and can be avoided when you know how.

Familycology (as found via Familycology.org) is today's new millenium version of a very ancient way of fostering reverence for one's family's past, present and future. Getting suggestions for maximizing famcol's popularity and effectiveness is what the web site is all about.

Yale S.Y. Landsberg is a sixty-nine year old "rational mystic" and cross-disciplines researcher. For example, in addition to intuiting familycology, he is also the inventor of the TrueTyme Sun/Moon/Self natural time smart clock and smart watch app/widget/live wall paper, which is found via TrueTyme.org.

Peter Francis Dziuban (said Joobin) is a writer and speaker on awareness and spirituality. His first book, Consciousness Is All, has helped thousands around the world enjoy greater happiness, freedom and clarity in Life.

Peter has just completed his second book, Simply Notice –  Book 1 – Clear Awareness Is the Key to Happiness, Love and Freedom.  Simply Notice is intended to be a series of books, designed to make the deeper points of Awareness and spirituality clear and accessible to the general public. 

Peter's writings and workshops benefit so many because they are universal in application, and not tied to any one teaching or religion. He has studied this field over 40 years, since attending the University of Notre Dame; he also worked many years in corporate America. Now residing in Arizona, Peter enjoys the outdoors.

If you are going to find the cure for obesity and disease you have to know how it happens.

I have found the cause of inflammation which are caused by 1 of 5 imbalances that occur in the body. Mental illness, pain, disease, obesity, fatigue, cancer are all linked to only 5 possible imbalances. Correct and normalize the 5 imbalances and you have the cure for all disease and obesity.

I'm Widow Sophia.  I wrote a book to help those that lost a loved one to overcome the grief and to remember 2 things - God has a plan and Love Never Dies. I also write a column for compassionandbusiness.com and I create tribute websites and tribute videos so others can have beautiful stories and images to cherish for generations to come.  

Widow Sophia is a published author, former elected official and a leader in the broadcasting field.  She has used her talents to help others heal through lasting memories.