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Help Us Find Aimee!
July 25, 2014FOUND! Thank you, friends, for all of your help. We received word this morning that Aimee has returned home safely. Your prayers, thoughts, and re-postings are so greatly appreciated.
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7 Steps to Improve Classroom Management
July 23, 2014As a teacher, classroom management can mean the difference between a class filled with motivated and engaged students and a class of total chaos and disorder. New teachers often have difficulty learning this skill, and many teachers in urban environments have to constantly refine their strategies to meet the continual growing needs of their students. Despite having a background in law enforcement and military intelligence, I struggled to maintain order during my first year. As I prepare to enter...
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Michelle Mednini & PTSD
July 23, 2014Helping Veterans In this Changecast, Joel and Dennis had the honor of speaking with personal trainer and helper, Michelle Mednini. Growing up with PTSD Michelle shares her personal journey about growing up with her father who suffered from PTSD as a result of his military service. Her story is powerful, and part of her inspiration for helping other veterans. Working with Veterans As a personal trainer, Michelle works with some of our returning service members, and even offers to train 3 service...
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Service at the Library
July 18, 2014A Donation to Clymer I had the honor of donating a copy of my book, Service, A Soldier’s Journey: Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and the Violence of Urban Education, to my friends at the Clymer Library this week. Meet the Author! I am excited to announce an upcoming speaking engagement at Clymer on September 9th at 6:00 p.m. where I will be talking about my books, military service, PTSD, improving relationships between citizens and police, the crisis in education, and what people ca...
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Changecast: Cop Killers; EVERYONE Needs to Hear This!
June 25, 2014Our Changecasts are Back! Cops and citizens are in danger! In this Changecast, Dennis discusses the growing violence and aggression directed against police officers. He shares personal experiences coupled with recent events in the news to support the need for an improvement in community policing. In 30 minutes, Dennis will convince both citizens and police officers alike that we need to make a stronger effort to close the divide between citizens and cops. Stream or download audio: [display_podc...
Read moreCop Wars: The Growing Divide Between Citizens and Police
June 5, 2014He who fights monsters should see to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze for long enough into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil The Attitude I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine about police officers and their attitude toward citizens and community members. It was a generic discussion because, unfortunately in today’s society, one rude officer represents the attitudes of all police officers. My frien...
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This Cops Act May Just Change The World!
April 3, 2014I realized that the person I was arresting one day may be the one who has information the next day. The subject may even find himself standing behind me years later when I am wrestling with a violent assailant. It is not every day that we hear about one of the countless good deeds police officers do throughout the course of a normal shift. We tend to focus on the mistakes cops make, the few bad apples, or the misrepresented cell phone videos that present police officers in a poor light. ...
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Facing Anger
March 19, 2014What is Anger? We all know what anger is. We have all felt that emotion in our lives at one point or another. Some feel it regularly, others barely at all. Some live lives characterized by frequent experiences of it and may suffer greatly as a result. Anger is a basic human experience, but do we really understand it? “Modern psychologists view anger as a primary, natural, and mature emotion experienced by virtually all humans at times, and as something that has functional value for survival. Ang...
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A Cop’s Split Second Choice to Shoot a Man with a Cane…
March 14, 2014Being a cop is a scary job, and one often finds him or herself alone on the side of the road at night, approaching a vehicle, hoping the passengers don’t jump out shooting like all of those suspects did in the videos we were shown Training to Make Split-Second Decisions As I was training to become a police officer, I was often told that we needed to be able to make split second life and death decisions every single day. In my book I mentioned that cops do not have the luxury of making a m...
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The De-Education of America
March 13, 2014The De-Education of America These students are suffering and they don’t realize why, which may very well be the anticipated outcome of this agenda: ignorance of the force working to repress the minds of our students. America is facing a very real threat. The very future of this country is in jeopardy, and our ability to change our current course is being diminished by the day. We have a silent enemy who hides in the shadows and quietly dismantles everything we once stood for. The American dre...
Read moreHelping Homeless Veterans through the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House
February 6, 2014We met a 38 year old female Navy Field Medical Corpsman and her 12 year old son. They are in dire need of clothing, shoes, winter jackets, coats, and boots. We also met a 54 year old Army veteran with a 13 month old son. Both are living at Comfort House. Pride in Service As a former soldier, I still remember the sense of pride I felt in serving my country. I was proud to wear my uniform because I understood the commitment needed in order to do so. Service to one’s country through the militar...
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#DayOfLight: My story of Depression
February 3, 2014This article is in support of Brandi’s #DayOfLight, “bringing depression out of the dark,” on February 5, 2014. The Day of Light is designed to promote suicide awareness through the sharing of personal experiences and resources to ultimately “shine a light on depression.” This is my story: I had watched this kid go from a suicidal, knife-wielding subject to an innocent little boy who was eager to learn how to grow into a young gentleman. It was an overwhelming fe...
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We Can’t Afford to Eat Healthy!
January 30, 2014My Family’s Struggle to Balance Health and Cost Undoubtedly, we continually opt for the health of our family at the expense of our own anxiety and sometimes sanity. Over the past year and a half, my family and I have been trying to lead a healthier lifestyle. A friend of mine always says that health starts in the kitchen, and I could not agree more. What I have found, however, is that changing your diet is hard and maintaining that change can be expensive and stressful. A Financial Strain ...
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Facing Change – A Social Worker’s Insight into the Task of Helping those Afraid to be Helped
January 28, 2014“It can feel overwhelming to shift how you operate in the world or accept something different into your day-to-day. experience. Such disruptions can cause the worst parts of ourselves to surface, but when we ask for support and form a team, these new practices and ideas can illuminate our potential and ability.” The Motivation In the fall of 2010, I attended my orientation for my Master’s of Social Work program. After hours of ice breakers and information sessions, I was hand...
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Special Ed Teachers: Progress Monitoring Made Easy with Google Drive!
January 22, 2014There is Never Enough Time! I have found a solution that makes life a thousand times easier. It may require a bit more work in the beginning of the year, but once this is in place it can save hours worth of your precious time throughout the year. As a learning-support special-education teacher, I have often found there is never enough time in the day to get everything done that I need to complete. Like so many other special education teachers, my days at work have been chaotic and exh...
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The Consequences of Fatherhood
January 10, 2014It was a burp that held an implication of something far worse; something we had read about as parents, dreaded, but never yet experienced. An Accidental Posting To those who may have briefly seen a posting float across your news feeds the other day and then disappear, I apologize for the error. To those who actually clicked on the link, thank you! and I am also sorry. That was a very rough draft of an article I am working on to explain the benefits of non-violent action to de-escalate a violen...
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Enter to Win Autographed Copy of SERVICE!
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The Start of a New Year Brings an End to the Search for Bill
January 7, 2014Bill was a loving father and husband who cared very much for his family… It has been just over a month since Bill Schwenger left his home early in the morning on the day before Thanksgiving, and never returned. Since Bill’s disappearance, a community of family, friends, law enforcement, and supporters have launched a massive search throughout Bill’s neighborhood in an attempt to locate this loving husband, father, and grandfather. With the help of the internet and a Facebook page, Find Bil...
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Leadership
January 3, 2014What Makes a Good Leader? I later found myself wondering if they followed me because they respected me, or because they were afraid of my perception of my own power. What is leadership? It is something most of us encounter on an almost daily basis, but how often do we really think about it? As children, we used to play Follow the Leader, which taught us to mimic the actions and words of one of our selected peers. They’d often walk along abnormal routes, bend and stretch in obscure ways, and make...
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Supercharge Your Immune System
December 31, 2013Is There an Alternative to Big Pharma “Cures?” For the past two years I have been trying to find alternatives to over the counter medication when I am sick. I have become increasingly concerned over the short and long term side affects of many of the medications on the market. Through experience, I have found that meds often offered a temporary relief to my symptoms but also left me feeling tired and foggy. When their affects wear off I find my symptoms coming back hard and fast, com...
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Winner of Autographed copy of SERVICE
December 15, 2013Tracy Wallish is our winner!!! Thank you to everyone who has participated in this event. I greatly appreciate your support and enthusiasm not only for this event, but for the overall mission of Service of Change. Together, we can make a difference. Small changes among the masses can have a massive impact across the world! Click HERE to get your copy today (available in EBook and Paperback!)
Read moreFREE Copy of S E R V I C E
December 11, 2013Win a FREE autographed copy of SERVICE by Dennis Nappi II. 1. Share this posting 2. LIKE Service of Change on Facebook 3. Comment “Shared” on the Service of Change Facebook page One winner will be selected on December 15, 2013 from the SoC FB page. Service, A Soldier’s Journey: Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and the Violence of Urban Education
Read moreChangecast – Episode 6, Searching for Bill Schweger
December 7, 2013Changecast – A Podcast for Change Bill Schwenger left his Clifton Heights residence on November 27th, 2013. Since then, an exhaustive search has been underway, and it continues to grow. With more than 2,500 supporters, an internet reach of over 80,000, and the support of local law enforcement, friends and family continue to investigate leads in hopes of bringing Bill home soon. [display_podcast]
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Sightings of Bill on the Rise as Volunteers Spread the Word
December 3, 2013The Search Continues The search for Bill will reach it’s one week mark this Wednesday since Bill Schwenger left his Clifton Heights residence and did not return. Since then, his family and friends have been conducting a comprehensive search involving the local police, specialized teams of search and rescue professionals, K-9 units, and over 2,300 concerned citizens who have been following Bill’s story, donating meals to the family, hanging missing posters, spreading the word, and su...
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Searching for Bill Finds a Community of People Who Care
December 1, 2013On Wednesday, November 27th, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Bill Schwenger left his home and never returned. Since then, his family has been conducting an exhaustive search through creeks, woods, neighborhoods, shelters, and even online. Bill is a loving father, grandfather, and husband. One does not have to look far to see how much people who know him care about him. His children, along with their friends and family, have been out day and night following up on every lead that comes their way, h...
Read more- Help Us Find Aimee!
- 7 Steps to Improve Classroom Management
- Michelle Mednini & PTSD
- Service at the Library
- Changecast: Cop Killers; EVERYONE Needs to Hear This!
- Cop Wars: The Growing Divide Between Citizens and Police
- This Cops Act May Just Change The World!
- Facing Anger
- A Cop’s Split Second Choice to Shoot a Man with a Cane…
- The De-Education of America
- Helping Homeless Veterans through the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House
- #DayOfLight: My story of Depression
- We Can’t Afford to Eat Healthy!
- Facing Change – A Social Worker’s Insight into the Task of Helping those Afraid to be Helped
- Special Ed Teachers: Progress Monitoring Made Easy with Google Drive!
- The Consequences of Fatherhood
- Enter to Win Autographed Copy of SERVICE!
- The Start of a New Year Brings an End to the Search for Bill
- Leadership
- Supercharge Your Immune System
- Winner of Autographed copy of SERVICE
- FREE Copy of S E R V I C E
- Changecast – Episode 6, Searching for Bill Schweger
- Sightings of Bill on the Rise as Volunteers Spread the Word
- Searching for Bill Finds a Community of People Who Care
For more Articles, please click HERE!
Small changes among the masses can have a massive impact around the world!”
Changecasts:
Podcasts for Change
Michelle Mednini & PTSD
July 23, 2014Helping Veterans In this Changecast, Joel and Dennis had the honor of speaking with personal trainer and helper, Michelle Mednini. Growing up with PTSD Michelle shares her personal journey about growing up with her father who suffered from PTSD as a result of his military service. Her story is powerful, and part of her inspiration for helping other veterans. Working with Veterans As a personal trainer, Michelle works with some of our returning service members, and even offers to train 3 service...
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Changecast: Lori Latimer & Mental Health Stigma
July 16, 2014Helping Others Lori Latimer is a helper. As a licensed social worker with a masters in social work, Lori has worked closely with people in need throughout the Philadelphia area. In this Changecast, Lori, Joel, and Dennis discuss both personal challenges they’ve faced and the situations they have encountered throughout their careers in the field of mental health. If you, or anyone you know is suffering from a mental health disorder, you do not want to miss this Changecast. Mental health is ...
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Changecast: Joel Shafer – Helping Others and Spreading Change
July 8, 2014Meet Joel! Provocateur Joel Shafer joins our Service of Change team as the new cohost to our Changecasts – Podcasts for change. On this episode, Joel shares his experiences as he details his journey of service in support of people suffering from addiction and other mental health challenges. Joel humbly presents an intelligent viewpoint on ways to help people in need that exemplifies his experience and service toward a greater good. If you have ever, are currently, or may some day be in a...
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Changecast: Cop Killers; EVERYONE Needs to Hear This!
June 25, 2014Our Changecasts are Back! Cops and citizens are in danger! In this Changecast, Dennis discusses the growing violence and aggression directed against police officers. He shares personal experiences coupled with recent events in the news to support the need for an improvement in community policing. In 30 minutes, Dennis will convince both citizens and police officers alike that we need to make a stronger effort to close the divide between citizens and cops. Stream or download audio: [display_podc...
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Changecast: Leadership – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
January 13, 2014What Type of Leader are You? In this Changecast, we explore different leadership styles and discuss the pros and cons of each. What is your leadership style? What type of leader do you work for? Listen to find out! Micromanager Fear Enforcer “Friend” Laid Back Respected Incompetent [display_podcast] Featured Articles: Supercharge your Immune System Leadership The Consequences of Fatherhood New Year Brings an End to the Search for Bill Subscribe to our Newsletter...
Read moreChangecast – Episode 6, Searching for Bill Schweger
December 7, 2013Changecast – A Podcast for Change Bill Schwenger left his Clifton Heights residence on November 27th, 2013. Since then, an exhaustive search has been underway, and it continues to grow. With more than 2,500 supporters, an internet reach of over 80,000, and the support of local law enforcement, friends and family continue to investigate leads in hopes of bringing Bill home soon. [display_podcast]
Read moreChangecast – Students Take a Stand, Prisons Sue States for Prisoners, and the Upcoming Release of SERVICE!
November 19, 2013This is a powerful Changecast you don’t want to miss. We review the compelling statements of students who bravely expose some of the corruption in education as they take a stand towards change. We review an article describing the business of prisons at the expense of state funding, our tax dollars, and ultimately the freedoms of our citizens. We again review the cause to boycott Thanksgiving sales, and lastly, Dennis announces the upcoming release date of his book: Service, A Soldier’s Journey: Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and the Violence of Urban Education. You don’t want to miss this episode! Please LIKE and SHARE to help spread the word of change. We are the front lines of change! [display_podcast] Featured Article: Private Prisons Suing States for ...
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Chagecast – Change Around the World, Listeners’ Comments, & A Sneak Preview from SERVICE
November 6, 2013Listen to our newest Changecast! In preparation for the release of his book, Dennis reads an excerpt from Service, A Soldier’s Journey: Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and the Violence of Urban Education. You don’t want to miss this! You will also hear fantastic success stories of people bringing about change all over the world, from a wide age range and vast distances between them. Social media is a valuable tool in spreading the word for change! In addition, Dennis share...
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Episode 3 – Bullying, Boycotting Thanksgiving Sales & Emergency Preps
October 23, 2013We’re back! Tune in, download, LISTEN to our first broadcast from our new location in the Pocono Mountains. We have a thought-provoking show lined up for you as we discuss the popularity of bullying and students’ desire to record and post such horrible acts. Listen as Dennis discusses his intervention in a recent bullying incident and his suggestions on how to prevent future acts. We are also promoting the Boycott of Thanksgiving Sales to help keep families together during the ho...
Read moreEpisode 2 – Education, Holistic Health, a CURE to Cancer and the Intelligence of Nature
August 28, 2013This is a fantastically exciting episode! Listen as we discuss the growing education crisis in Philadelphia. Dennis reviews his trials of a home remedy and it’s unlikely side-affect that you won’t want to miss! Dennis also discusses findings and alternative treatments that are curing cancer, and he explains why you haven’t heard about it. The reason will shock and empower you. Listen to learn what you can do to help cure this terrible disease. Lastly, we have come across an incredible sound found in nature that is shocking and beautiful. Tune in to hear this sound that demonstrates a level of sophistication and intelligence that has been right in front of us all along! [display_podcast] Raw Honey Garlic Lemon Shots: A Simple Recipe to Supercharge Your Immune Syste...
Read more- Michelle Mednini & PTSD
- Changecast: Lori Latimer & Mental Health Stigma
- Changecast: Joel Shafer – Helping Others and Spreading Change
- Changecast: Cop Killers; EVERYONE Needs to Hear This!
- Changecast: Leadership – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Changecast – Episode 6, Searching for Bill Schweger
- Changecast – Students Take a Stand, Prisons Sue States for Prisoners, and the Upcoming Release of SERVICE!
- Chagecast – Change Around the World, Listeners’ Comments, & A Sneak Preview from SERVICE
- Episode 3 – Bullying, Boycotting Thanksgiving Sales & Emergency Preps
- Episode 2 – Education, Holistic Health, a CURE to Cancer and the Intelligence of Nature