CHR on Bomba Radio!

From Left to Right: DJ Chamy La Muñequita, CHR’s Josseline Rios and Jen Pasion-Blocker, and DJ JR Marrero at the Bomba studio on Dec. 20. CHR’s Jen Pasion-Blocker, LCSW, Clinical Program Director, and Therapist Josseline Rios, LPCA, recently made a special visit to Junior y Chamy on Bomba Radio to provide vital information about the Substance Screening, Treatment, and Recovery for Youth (SSTRY) program. Listen to the full interview below! SSTRY is a proven approach to help teens and young adults who are struggling with any kind of substan . . . [More]

CHR on Bomba Radio!

From Left to Right: DJ Chamy La Muñequita, CHR’s Josseline Rios and Jen Pasion-Blocker, and DJ JR Marrero at the Bomba studio on Dec. 20. CHR’s Jen Pasion-Blocker, LCSW, Clinical Program Director, and Therapist Josseline Rios, LPCA, recently made a special visit to Junior y Chamy on Bomba Radio to provide vital information about the Substance Screening, Treatment, and Recovery for Youth (SSTRY) program. Listen to the full interview below! SSTRY is a proven approach to help teens and young adults who are struggling with any kind of substan . . . [More]

Is Chocolate Good for Your Skin?

Yes, chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be good for your skin due to its rich content of antioxidants, flavonoids, and other nutrients. Here’s a breakdown of how it benefits the skin: 1. Rich in Antioxidants Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants. These help protect the skin from free radicals, reducing signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. 2. Protects Against UV Damage The flavonoids in dark chocolate can improve skin’s natural resistance to UV rays. While it doesn’t replace sunscreen, it . . . [More]

Is Chocolate Good for Your Skin?

Yes, chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be good for your skin due to its rich content of antioxidants, flavonoids, and other nutrients. Here’s a breakdown of how it benefits the skin: 1. Rich in Antioxidants Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants. These help protect the skin from free radicals, reducing signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. 2. Protects Against UV Damage The flavonoids in dark chocolate can improve skin’s natural resistance to UV rays. While it doesn’t replace sunscreen, it . . . [More]

How to Store Chocolate for Maximum Freshness

To store chocolate for maximum freshness, you need to protect it from heat, humidity, light, and strong odors. Here’s a detailed guide: 1. Choose the Right Environment Cool Temperature: Keep chocolate in a cool, dry place with a temperature between 60-68°F (16-20°C). Avoid storing it in areas where temperatures fluctuate, like near windows or ovens. Low Humidity: Chocolate absorbs moisture easily, so avoid high-humidity environments. Ideal relative humidity is below 50%. 2. Avoid Direct Light and Air Exposure Keep Away from Light: Store . . . [More]

How to Store Chocolate for Maximum Freshness

To store chocolate for maximum freshness, you need to protect it from heat, humidity, light, and strong odors. Here’s a detailed guide: 1. Choose the Right Environment Cool Temperature: Keep chocolate in a cool, dry place with a temperature between 60-68°F (16-20°C). Avoid storing it in areas where temperatures fluctuate, like near windows or ovens. Low Humidity: Chocolate absorbs moisture easily, so avoid high-humidity environments. Ideal relative humidity is below 50%. 2. Avoid Direct Light and Air Exposure Keep Away from Light: Store . . . [More]

Joost de Valk Calls for Breaking the WordPress Status Quo, Community Reacts

Joost de Valk, co-founder of the Yoast SEO plugin has called for Breaking the Status Quo of the WordPress world. This comes in the wake of Matt Mullenweg’s announcement of a holiday break for WordPress.org and the ongoing Automattic-WP Engine legal dispute. de Valk said, “We, the WordPress community, need to decide if we’re ok being led by a single person who controls everything, and might do things we disagree with, or if we want something else. For a project whose tagline is “Democratizing publishing”, we’ve been very low on ex . . . [More]

Joost de Valk Calls for Breaking the WordPress Status Quo, Community Reacts

Joost de Valk, co-founder of the Yoast SEO plugin has called for Breaking the Status Quo of the WordPress world. This comes in the wake of Matt Mullenweg’s announcement of a holiday break for WordPress.org and the ongoing Automattic-WP Engine legal dispute. de Valk said, “We, the WordPress community, need to decide if we’re ok being led by a single person who controls everything, and might do things we disagree with, or if we want something else. For a project whose tagline is “Democratizing publishing”, we’ve been very low on ex . . . [More]

Lena (Eleni) Stergatou Receives Inaugural WordCamp Europe Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 

Lena (Eleni) Stergatou has been awarded the first-ever WordCamp Europe Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship, previously exclusive to WordCamp US, was recently extended to include WordCamp Asia and Europe following the latest meeting of the WordPress Foundation Board. The scholarship honors Kim Parsell, a beloved member of the WordPress community and regarded as one of the first “women of WordPress.” Affectionately referred to as #wpmom, Kim was a passionate WordPress contributor and advocate for women in technol . . . [More]

Lena (Eleni) Stergatou Receives Inaugural WordCamp Europe Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 

Lena (Eleni) Stergatou has been awarded the first-ever WordCamp Europe Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship, previously exclusive to WordCamp US, was recently extended to include WordCamp Asia and Europe following the latest meeting of the WordPress Foundation Board. The scholarship honors Kim Parsell, a beloved member of the WordPress community and regarded as one of the first “women of WordPress.” Affectionately referred to as #wpmom, Kim was a passionate WordPress contributor and advocate for women in technol . . . [More]

Matt Mullenweg Declares Holiday Break for WordPress.org Services

For the first time, Matt Mullenweg has announced a holiday break for WordPress.org services. In his blog post, he said, “In order to give myself and the many tired volunteers around WordPress.org a break for the holidays, we’re going to be pausing a few of the free services currently offered.” The paused services include new account registrations on WordPress.org, plugin reviews, and new submissions to the plugin, theme, and photo directories. During this time, WP Engine will retain full access to WordPress.org. Matt explained, . . . [More]

Matt Mullenweg Declares Holiday Break for WordPress.org Services

For the first time, Matt Mullenweg has announced a holiday break for WordPress.org services. In his blog post, he said, “In order to give myself and the many tired volunteers around WordPress.org a break for the holidays, we’re going to be pausing a few of the free services currently offered.” The paused services include new account registrations on WordPress.org, plugin reviews, and new submissions to the plugin, theme, and photo directories. During this time, WP Engine will retain full access to WordPress.org. Matt explained, . . . [More]

CHR: A Resource for Willimantic!

CHR’s Associate Vice President Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, and Service Director Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, visited WILI and the Wayne Norman Show recently to talk about the range of services CHR provides for the community in Willimantic, as well as helpful tips for managing stress during the holidays and long winter months. Listen to the full interview here.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! first appeared on CHR.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! appeared first on CHR. . . . [More]

CHR: A Resource for Willimantic!

CHR’s Associate Vice President Jennifer Doutre, LADC, LCSW, and Service Director Caitlyn Ogilvie, LCSW, visited WILI and the Wayne Norman Show recently to talk about the range of services CHR provides for the community in Willimantic, as well as helpful tips for managing stress during the holidays and long winter months. Listen to the full interview here.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! first appeared on CHR.The post CHR: A Resource for Willimantic! appeared first on CHR. . . . [More]

The WP Community Collective Announces Its Formal Incorporation as a Nonprofit

The WP Community Collective has announced that it has incorporated as a California membership nonprofit for mutual benefit. Sé Reed, President & CEO of WPCC, shared, “A lot is said about (and to) the #WordPress community. But for the most part, the community has been spoken for and not had a voice of its own. That’s why we founded @thewpcc.”  The organization is also finalizing its designation as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, a federal classification that defines it as an association with a common business interest. This will p . . . [More]

The WP Community Collective Announces Its Formal Incorporation as a Nonprofit

The WP Community Collective has announced that it has incorporated as a California membership nonprofit for mutual benefit. Sé Reed, President & CEO of WPCC, shared, “A lot is said about (and to) the #WordPress community. But for the most part, the community has been spoken for and not had a voice of its own. That’s why we founded @thewpcc.”  The organization is also finalizing its designation as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, a federal classification that defines it as an association with a common business interest. This will p . . . [More]

‘Support Inclusion in Tech’ Expands Grant Program to North and South America

Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) has announced the expansion of its grant program to now include applicants from North and South America. SiNC was proposed by Winstina Hughes in 2022 to mitigate the financial stress of underrepresented groups seeking to participate in WordPress events and was first tried in WordCamp US 2022.  Originally launched in June 2024 to honor Pride Month, the Grant program offers four grants of $240 USD each, to individuals across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. “We believe that a truly . . . [More]

‘Support Inclusion in Tech’ Expands Grant Program to North and South America

Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) has announced the expansion of its grant program to now include applicants from North and South America. SiNC was proposed by Winstina Hughes in 2022 to mitigate the financial stress of underrepresented groups seeking to participate in WordPress events and was first tried in WordCamp US 2022.  Originally launched in June 2024 to honor Pride Month, the Grant program offers four grants of $240 USD each, to individuals across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. “We believe that a truly . . . [More]

National Recognition for the Inspiring Real Life, Real Hope Moments

Collaboration between CHR and WNPR Named a Finalist in 2024 Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Real Life, Real Hope Moments, a powerful collaboration between CT Public and nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was honored as a finalist in Ragan’s prestigious PR Daily Awards, in the category of Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign. The PR Daily Awards program is regarded as the communications industry’s most esteemed recognition platform, celebrating the most successful PR, marketing, and social media campaigns acros . . . [More]

National Recognition for the Inspiring Real Life, Real Hope Moments

Collaboration between CHR and WNPR Named a Finalist in 2024 Ragan’s PR Daily Awards Real Life, Real Hope Moments, a powerful collaboration between CT Public and nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR), was honored as a finalist in Ragan’s prestigious PR Daily Awards, in the category of Social Justice/Advocacy Campaign. The PR Daily Awards program is regarded as the communications industry’s most esteemed recognition platform, celebrating the most successful PR, marketing, and social media campaigns acros . . . [More]