About Abbe Sparks

Honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) today.  IDPD is celebrated annually on December 3rd  across the globe, since 1992 when the United Nations first created the event.

“Let …
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December awareness days and months include a host of  important causes and health awareness months. It is also the season to be jolly and show your love and compassion. Kicking off …
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RIP Grant Tinker, television icon, producer and former NBC Chairman, who passed away Monday in his Los Angeles home at the spritely age of 90. Tinker is perhaps best known …
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It’s a Giving Tuesday state of mind. Show your love today.  Perhaps you have heard of #GivingTuesday, the global day designated to give back and donate to nonprofit organizations, causes, …
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Lovely lady actress Florence Henderson, probably best known to most as everybody’s wholesome mom to love–dies at the young age of 82.  The portrayer of Carol Brady in the ’70s …
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I left my heart with Tony Bennett last night at New World StagesTheatre in New York City. The 19-time Grammy-award winner appeared for a one hour, up close and personal chat …
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When it comes to internet TV, it really is back to the future or what’s old is new again, as first reported in last week’s post, Back to the Future …
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Get total satisfaction at Exhibitionism – The Rolling Stones — the new exhibit about the beloved rock group — which made its North American debut in New York City on …
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Everyone will be over the Havana Moon for The Rolling Stones ‘ new documentary Havana Moon – The Rolling Stones Live in Cuba. Filmed by award winning director Paul Dugdale, the …
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“What the world needs now is love, sweet love

It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.”  — Hal David

The lyrics …
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In some ways, the future of Over-the-Top (OTT) appears to be following in its cable TV predecessors’ footsteps. That’s how I felt after hearing a panel on The Future of …
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Election Day 2016 is here! To make voting more fun for you, here are the top 10 ways to get out and vote. (not in any order). This just may …
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It’s No-Shave November: support cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer prevention, research and education.

Every November, this web-based nonprofit organization hosts a month-long campaign, where particpants skip shaving and …
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October is the month for National Domestic Violence Awareness, National Bullying Prevention, National Breast Cancer Awareness and a slew of other equally important health and social issues that plague our society.  Support …
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Pro Bono Week 2016 is upon us — October 23 through 29. An annual global celebration of professional services for the public good. The week provides an amazing opportunity for professionals to give …
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There is nothing more special than when a close-knit community rallies together for a friend or neighbor. That’s what happened Tuesday night on New York City’s Upper East Side (UES), where …
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