Howard Fensterman

Virtual Reality (VR) has become common recreation in the arts and movies and now is successfully being implemented in the fields of medicine and psychology. This technology has also demonstrated potential in effective physical rehabilitation intervention. It can help physically handicapped individuals engage in activities via the VR’s safe environment.   Read more @ http://www.howard-fensterman-charities.com/2017/07/virtual-reality-health-care/

Executive Partner, Frank V. Carone, quoted in @KingsCountyPos article titled, “A Canarsie Tale: Can Starbucks Come Home Again?” http://bit.ly/2HoctaX

Saying goodbyes is always a very difficult task. Now that it is time for your father, grandparent or any old member of your family to move to a nursing home, it may be a very stressful process. Regardless of the reason behind them moving to a nursing home, moving brings a number of different emotions along with some unforgettable memories and tears. One does not leave a place; instead, they leave behind some familiar and loving memories. Read more http://www.howard-fensterman-charities.com/2016/11/moving-nursing-home-deal-emotions/

Partner, Justin T. Kelton published an article on http://ModernRestaurantManagement.com titled, "Defending Against Bogus Online Reviews: A Guide For Bars And Restaurants". http://bit.ly/2F9DjWM

Partner and Director of the Employment Law practice, Sharon P. Stiller, was interviewed for The National Law Journal @TheNLJ article titled, “US Appeals Court Ruling Highlights ‘Evolving Nature’ of Title VII Protections”. http://bit.ly/2F9LzGc

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Did you know that being kind makes those on the giving and receiving ends more satisfied with their jobs, and it can set off a morale-boosting wave throughout an organization. According to a recent study, people who were treated kindly at work then committed 278% more generous acts to coworkers compared to a control group. Such kindness can improve job performance, lengthen employee tenure, and reduce sick leave, says the University of Wisconsin’s Richard Davidson.

Mutations in a gene have been linked to confirmed cases of Parkinson’s disease. Read more https://t.co/kLznDM2Dxe

Maya Petrocelli, Esq. argued an appeal yesterday at the Appellate Division First Department.

Congratulations to Partner, Andrea M. Brodie, who was honored as one of Long Island Business News 40 Under 40 Award winners.  The award was presented at the ceremony at Crest Hollow Country Club last week.

Mostly expats fall victim to the credit card fraud in the UAE. One of the victims of the credit card fraud was Prashanth Thyagarajan. He said that his wife had received a letter from the bank that her credit card number was used to purchase DH 4,500 (US$1,225) worth of goods from a supermarket. It is believed that the fraudsters had somehow gotten hold of the credit card after the couple had booked  a hotel stay and hired a car in the UAE.

Donald has said he will not go to the correspondents' dinner. Do you agree with him?

The White House has taken the unprecedented task of blocking certain new organizations from their briefings. CNN and the New York Times being two of them.

The FBI rejected a White House request to publicly knock down media reports about communications between Donald Trump's associates and Russian officials. A White House official said that the request was only made after the FBI indicated it did not believe the reporting to be accurate. http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/23/politics/fbi-refused-white-house-request-to-knock-down-recent-trump-russia-stories/index.html

There is still no cure for polio once it has been contracted, but the use of vaccines has virtually eliminated polio in the United States and the world;however, there are still some 250,000 cases addressed each year, mostly in underdeveloped countries.

That is a far cry from other exoplanets (planets that orbit a star other then out sun) found in our galaxy some 40,000 light years away. In comparison, if a spaceship were travelling at the speed of light (386,000 miles / second), then it would reach Trappist-1 in 40 years, but if it were to go to the star system that is 40,000 light years away, get ready to pack you cots, because you will be in space for 40,000 years.

The new travel ban executive order is said to permit those already in transport and those who have green cards.