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Landmark Education Opens Bangkok Office

macaniff — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:06:49 +0000

The Landmark Forum has been held in Bangkok, Thailand since 2003. During the last several years, participation in the program has grown to the point where Landmark Education has now opened a large, modern, permanent office in Bangkok.

The grand opening ceremony for the Bangkok center of Landmark Education was held on October 20th, 2007, on the 3rd floor of the CRC tower. The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by executives of Landmark Education, including Harry Rosenberg, CEO; Joan Rosenberg, vice president, centers division; Jerome Downes, executive for Asia; and Martina Sprangers, Bangkok Center Manager. Landmark Education had a temporary office established in Bangkok in 2005. Landmark Education now has more than 50 offices in 25 countries worldwide. To date, over 7,000 people have completed the Landmark Forum in Thailand.

To contact Landmark Education’s Bangkok office, go here for complete information. Go here for local information on Landmark Education in Thailand.

LA Dentist Helps Homeless with Free Dental Care

macaniff — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:05:41 +0000

Dr. Jay Grossman is a dentist who lives in Los Angeles. It has been over 15 years since he formed an organization to aid the homeless out of a project he began in his Self-Expression and Leadership program. ‘Homeless not Toothless’ began with Dr. looking for a way to make a difference with homeless people beyond giving them the occasional dollar. He began by offering them free dental care, followed by referrals to homeless shelters and job placement. The organization has grown to includeother dentists, and since 1992, ’Homeless not Toothless’ has provided over 1 million dollars worth of free dental work through over 30 different dental practices in the Los Angeles area. Each of these dental practices has delivered the care without any financial compensation. Grossman and the organization have been covered extensively by the media, including pieces in the New York Times, on NBC and CNN. Here is a television broadcast where Grossman explains the program:

Go to the group’s website to find out more about Homeless Not Toothless.

51 Birch Street, Acclaimed Documentary, Tells a Universal Family Story

macaniff — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:09:04 +0000

One of the most critically acclaimed documentary films of recent year’s was 51 Birch Street, released in the United States in 2006. Film creator Doug Block was influenced by his participation in Landmark Education’s programs as he made the film. New York Times Critic A.O. Scott called 51 Birch Street “One of the most moving and fascinating documentaries I’ve seen.” It tells a universal story of our desire to be at peace with our parents and their lives. Here’s a piece of it:

Landmark Forum Offered in South Korea

macaniff — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:46:40 +0000

Landmark Education held its first ever Landmark Forum in Seoul, South Korea, on March 23, 24, 25, and 27, 2007. South Korea became the 25th country where the Landmark Forum is held.

“Offering The Landmark Forum in Seoul, South Korea, represents Landmark Education’s commitment to making these unique programs available where there is a demand,” said Jerome Downes, Landmark Forum Leader and executive for Landmark Education in Southeast Asia and Japan. The Landmark Forum is also offered in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Thai, Japanese, English, French, German, Hebrew and Spanish.

Landmark Education representative Hyunsu Cho added: “We look forward to The Landmark Forum providing South Koreans with an opportunity to experience breakthroughs in effectiveness and communication.”

Update: The next Landmark Forum in South Korea will be held March 14, 15, 16 and 18, and the first ever Landmark Advanced Course to be held in South Korea will take place April 18, 19, 20 and 22.

Himilayan Trek

macaniff — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:57:24 +0000