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How will Ontarians with disabilities be affected by this election? And what have the various parties pledged in terms of improving accessibility? We're joined by David Lepofsky, Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode focuses in on the challenges and progress of accessibility in Ontario, particularly focusing on the Accessibility for Ontarians Act and its implications for blind Canadians. Steven and Shaun also discuss the importance of accessible technology, the role of legislation, and the need for companies to prioritize accessibility in their products. Listener Negative Julian also picks up on the potential impact of political changes in the USA on the pricing of assistive technology.However, our main discussion today brings up the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The architect of the Act, former lawyer David Lepofsky, highlights the shortcomings in the implementation of the AODA, the barriers faced by those with disabilities in healthcare and education, and the need for stronger enforcement of accessibility standards. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of advocacy, leadership, and accountability in achieving accessibility goals, while introducing the Accessible Ontario Pledge as a new initiative to push for change. Listeners are encouraged to support accessibility advocacy efforts not just for the benefit of Ontarians, but for all Canadians and anyone who visits the province.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro05:44 Steven Buys A Thing23:14 Political Implications on Accessible Tech Pricing28:13 Impact of Trump Tariffs and Inflation29:38 Accessibility for Ontarians Act: A Broken Promise35:54 The AODA Alliance's New Pledge41:41 The Accessible Ontario Pledge51:35 How to Support Accessibility Advocacy54:01 Federal and Provincial Responsibilities

It's time to listen to the Top 20 Best Songs and Tunes of 2024. This is the Celtic Top 20 on the Irish & Celtic Podcast #691. Subscribe now! Marc Gunn, The Gothard Sisters, RUNA, We Banjo 3, Altan, Poitín, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Drowsy Lads, Cherish The Ladies , Hanneke Cassel, Sorcha, Mànran, Arise & Go, The Byrne Brothers, Natalie Padilla, Screaming Orphans, Ian Fontova, Fialla, Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Friel Sisters, Dancing With Hobbits, The Elders  GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on Spotify 2024 to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - The Gothard Sisters "Alaska Set” from Dragonfly 3:46 - WELCOME 6:12 - RUNA "The Fox” from When The Light Gets In 11:31 - We Banjo 3 "The First Second Gentleman” from Open The Road 16:00 - Altan "Liostáil mé le Sáirsint (Song)” from Donegal 19:05 - Poitín "Aquarius Rhapsody” from One For The Road 24:29 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Folk Club Song” from Twelve Months & A Day 29:38 - FEEDBACK 34:23 - The Drowsy Lads "Derry Reel Hooley (feat. Cathal Ó Curráin, David Howley, Fergal Scahill, Conor Mallon, Shane Hayes, Fiachra Hayes, Aodán Coyne, Katie Grennan)_The Drowsy Lads_Time Flies” from Time Flies 40:50 - Cherish The Ladies "The Cameronian Set: Tha M'Intinn Raoir/Duke of Gordon/The Cameronian/Lady of The House” from One And All, The Best of Cherish the Ladies 46:12 - Hanneke Cassel "Katrina McCoy's Jig / Sierra Fiddle Circle's Compliments to the Girls of Mudzini Kwetu” from Dot the Dragon's Eyes 50:00 - Marc Gunn "Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me 54:27 - Sorcha "Waterman's / Luke Skywalker Walks on Sunshine” from Stomp the Floor 58:38 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST 1:01:16 - Mànran "Briogais” from Ùrar 1:04:05 - Arise & Go "Strathspeys & Reels: Lennox's Love To Blantyre / Captain Campbell / The Iron Man / Elizabeth's Big Coat / The Bird's Nest” from Meeting Place 1:08:26 - The Byrne Brothers "Raggle Taggle Gypsy” from The Boys of Doorin 1:13:31 - Natalie Padilla "Larkspur” from Montana Wildflower 1:16:52 - Screaming Orphans "The Limerick Rake” from Paper Daisies 1:20:12 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 1:21:14 - Ian Fontova "Woods of Anam” from Tales of Olden, Vol. 2 1:23:16 - Fialla "North Sea Holes” from Home & Away 1:26:25 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "In Tune with Reality/Aileen Dillane/Brown Weasel (reels)” from Whirring Wings 1:31:02 - The Friel Sisters "The Star of Crolly Town” from new album 1:35:17 - Dancing With Hobbits "Old Took's Victory Dance” from Dancing With Hobbits 1:38:26 - CLOSING 1:41:37 - The Elders "Down at the Pub” from Well Alright Then 1:45:46 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. 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A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland's southeast corner. We'll visit a whiskey distillery. We'll see castles and a windmill. We'll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember. In 2026, we're going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We're gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Patricia Mullen emailed a photo: "Walking with Quincy, poodle listening in San Rafael California redwoods." Jordan Reeder emailed a photo: "Hi Marc! It's been so great hearing all of the independent artists you feature on the podcast. Thank you for what you all do and maybe one of these days I'll submit some of my music for your enjoyment as well. I'm blessed to have a job I love -  as a luthier at a music store in Kenosha WI. While I was working on this auto harp (just a cleaning and restringing as well as putting new support springs under some of the bars) I thought I should take a couple of pictures and send them your way. I thought you might appreciate it." Donald W White emailed a photo from Oregon: "I'm painting  -  -  as usual. I've appreciated Celtic music for a long time (loved Fiona Ritchie's former show on NPR  -  "Thistle & Shamrock"), but I just became a fan while sailing from Quebec to Boston. On a cruise ship of "old people," some amazing Canadian musicians (including Nova Scotia vilionist Hayley Ryerson) performed some raucous Celtic tunes from Cape Breton Island. I'm now hooked! Count me in. Don White, A new fan from Oregon " Wolbert van Wageningen emailed: "Hi Marc, My name is Wolbert van Wageningen. I live in the North of the Netherlands. Several years ago I started listening to your Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I liked it a lot because of all the independent music. But sometimes it was a bit too independent according to my taste. I forgot to listen regularly and it got out of sight and mind. In the meantime I started working (volunteering) at a small regional broadcasting company in my hometown of Winsum. I got the possibility to make my own programmes and one of them I titled " Highlands and Islands" a reference to Scotland of course, but also a reference to the region where I live (het Hogeland  -  Highland) and the Waddensea with small islands. Due to illness I was not able to make the show in our radiostudio, but my homestudio was good enough to make broadcastings. I started broadcasting at Mixcloud and posted my recordings there. Looking for music I discovered your Irish and Celtic Music Podcast at Mixcloud. Nice surprise! Started listening again. Thought it would be nice to reach out to you. Want to make my compliments for your shows and your perseverance in making them. Way back you were in the 100 - 200 range; now almost 700!! I promoted your show to my small group of listeners (Celtic Folk is not that big in the Netherlands) and will do so in the future. Keep up the good work! Kind regards,"  

Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, David Lepofsky, joins host Grant Hardy to talk about the history of the AODA Alliance, and let's us know what's going on at their 30th Anniversary celebrations on November 25th in Toronto. The AODA Alliance has invited members from all major political parties to attend their event in Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario. Members of the disability community can visit www.aodaalliance.org to sign up for a 3 minute time slot to present a speech on accessibility barriers they've faced, and their lived experience with disability. The event will be held on November 25th between 2 and 4 p.m. eastern, and people can attend the event virtually or in person at Queen's Park. Highlights:Show Intro (00:00)David's role in the AODA Alliance (00:58)History of the AODA and the AODA Alliance (2:45)The AODA Alliance's 30th Anniversary Celebration (16:13)David's hope for the future of accessibility (23:35) Find us on Twitter: @AMIaudio #PulseAMITo contact the Pulse: feedback@ami.caCheck out our website: https://www.ami.ca/ThePulseAbout AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncOn TikTok @accessiblemediainc

David Lepofsky joins The Agenda to talk about his own journey with disability and his work "Swimming Up Niagara Falls!" about the fight to include disability rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ontario Disability Employment Network recently launched a new initiative. Ingrid Muschta shares the details about “Beyond AODA Compliance”.

Join Charlie, a non-binary scifi fantasy writer, and their husband Brian as they delve into the mystical and historical significance of the Holy Grail, its connection to St. Lawrence, and its deeper symbolic meanings. Learn about the origins of the Grail legend, its historical claims, and spiritual practices surrounding it. The episode also introduces a powerful meditation on the Grail, bridging earthly and cosmic energies to achieve balance and enlightenment. Gain insights into the spiritual path, the symbolism of the Grail in different traditions, and upcoming meditation practices.Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsettBecome a patron of the arts patreon.com/cedorsettFor Educational Resource: Wisdoms Cry https://wisdomscry.comFor all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.comThreads https://www.threads.net/@creationspathsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Holy Grail00:58 The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence01:33 The Holy Grail in Spain02:57 Historical and Ritualistic Significance of the Grail05:05 The Grail in Druidry08:09 Meditation on the Grail13:01 The Grail as a Symbol of Balance and Motion14:19 The Grail Story: A Controversial Retelling15:34 The Grail as a Symbol of Balance and Power17:00 Balancing Earthly and Spiritual Concerns18:05 The Fourth Path: Justice and Celebration19:10 Finding Balance in Daily Life21:27 The Grail and Spiritual Practices25:25 Conclusion and Call to ActionTranscriptCharlie- New: [00:00:00] Today on the feast of St. Lawrence, we're going to talk about a very important topic. One that I think a lot of people, either relegate to myth and legend. Or one that just doesn't come into mind all that much. When we're talking about spiritual, mystical and magical things today, we're talking about the holy grail and the quest to find it.Insert intro here. . Blessings in the light to you. My name is. Charlie. I am a non-binary scifi fantasy writer, and I am joined today by my wonderful husband, Brian. Hello today. We're going to be talking about the quest for the holy grail. And one of the. Most entertaining and sad saints. , St. Lawrence. St Lawrence, if you don't know, [00:01:00] was martyred on this day. Many many centuries ago in the third century. When he was martyred, he was, , burned to death. He was put on a gridiron which is basically a cage that they lock you in and put you over a fire and cook you to death. And reportedly as he was being burned alive, he said to the Romans that were killing him. I think I'm done on the side. Perhaps you should turn me over. Brian - New: A tasty way to roast fish, not intended for human use Charlie- New: The reason St Lawrence and the holy grail are connected is that. If you want to see the actual holy grail, the thing that has the greatest claim to being the actual holy grail, you need to go to Spain. You need to go to Madrid. And they're on display in a beautiful reliquary case. We will see the cup that Saint Lawrence brought there. Now this cup is claimed to be the cup that was used by Christ at the last supper. And why does it have the greatest claim to this? Because when they started testing it and looking [00:02:00] at it, it is a first century. Jewish. Kiddish cup. From. Israel. It is made from Israeli stone. It is made in the style of first century cups that would be used at a Passover. Dinner. And just the odds of a cup from the first century, Palestine. Making it all the way to Spain. As the cup that was used at the last supper, especially remembering that St. Lawrence is in the tradition of Saint Peter. He was in the line of St. Peter, like actually in the line of St. Peter. The idea that it could have been passed down from Peter. To him makes sense. It has the best argument, whether it is or not, we will never know. Unless we get some ability to do time travel or to be able to put up a time window or something to look back into, but we will never know. I will say for anybody who wants to talk about [00:03:00] historical grails, The historical grill would have been made out of stone or glass. It had to be made out of something. Impermeable. Because it was used at a Passover day. Meal. And you could not have anything that had the risk. Of yeast being in it. It had to be considered ritualistically clean. Would was not ritualistically clean. Metals, we're not considered, ritualistically clean for these kinds of purposes in the first century. It was. Virtually impossible to find a metal cup in this time, period. It also would not have been clay. More than likely it would have been stone. Carnelian stones were used a lot for these cups in the first century. And that's in fact what we see in the cup. That is preserved in the cathedral there. In fact, when we were sending up our altar, we got a carnelian cup. To use as our grail. That is what we use in ritual. Does does any of this matter? No. [00:04:00] It's an interesting historical thing, because there's a lot of question about this. If there is a historical grail, If somehow the cup used at the last supper did survive. More than likely it's in Spain. The grail, as we think about it is the cauldron of the Dagda. that is where the idea comes from the horn of plenty. But because the Celtic regions gave us the stories of the grail. it is. The cauldron of the Dogda. It's the ever flowing cauldron that has all of the blessings in it. That no one leaves unsatisfied. That is what the grail is. So if you just want to think of it as the cauldron of the Dagda. Or the cup of Christ or, or, or, or. Any of that works. The grail is a legend. I feel like it's very important. For us to realize when we were talking about pure legend and pure mythology. Was a cup used at the last supper. Jesus was a Jew. Of course they had a cup. That is part of the Passover ritual. Does it [00:05:00] matter if we have the actual cup? No. What is the symbol of the cup? What does the cup mean? In druidry, especially. The cup, the chalice, the holy grail has a very particular meaning. In fact, Dion fortune says when we are calling for blessings, we should take the chalice pose. We should stand. In the form of the grail. In other words, you stand like you're doing the Y in YMCA stand with your back straight. And you've put your arms out in front of you to welcome it all in that you stand in chalice pose. To bring it in as a sign to the universe. I'm ready. Give it to me. That's what we're talking about here. Is this cup of blessing. This chalice of miracles, this chalice of magic, this jealous of life. That brings all good things into us. In the tradition of the AODA, the. Ancient order of Druids in America. They have a very. Wonderful way. Of understanding the grail. This [00:06:00] is not unique to them, but I'm not going to go into all of the symbology for why it is this way. But if you are interested in that, John Michael Greer has written a lot of books on druidry that you can find. These ideas in there. But the idea is that the grail. Is where the lyric energies, the energies of the earth. Rise up and meet and balance with the cosmic solar energies. That are coming in from the cosmos. And they mix and they meet and they are joined in. Perfect. blessed unity and harmony. That this is the grail. That this is enlightenment, that this is wisdom. Phillip Carr-Gomm, when he talks about the grail, talks about it as a symbol of enlightenment. That it is. this. State, almost that you can attain. Where you have achieved the grail. You've had the beatific vision. You have had that moment of enlightenment. I would agree with that. It is a powerful [00:07:00] image. It is one that we can meditate on that we can sit in. Allow through visualization. To bless us and bring us joy. This AODA idea. Of it being where we find this great balance between the powers of earth. And the powers of the cosmos, the great to lyric current rising up from beneath us and the great solar current coming down that meet. In the great lunar current, which is the merger, the joining of the two. Is a powerful image, because again, you have think of the shape of a chalice, right? You have the welling of up, you have the collecting down and very often in grail imagery, there's a ball in the middle. That joint in the middle where they meet. And that's where the lunar energy comes in. And that's where the symbol of the grill is for them is when you mix these symbols. Brian - New: The point in that cup where you behold, where you take hold of the cup. It is the point that you partake from. So it also has that added [00:08:00] imagery of these things pulled together in union where you can hold onto it and partake of it. To imbue into yourself. Charlie- New: It is a meditation. That I recommend that you do. We're soon going to be starting a meditation podcast that is going to be separate from this one. I'm not going to say the name yet because I know my luck. If I say the name of somebody else full. Quickly swoop in and. Do it, but hint, we already bought the domain name for it. So we at least have that code for us. But we are going to be doing actual meditation podcast. And. We've talked about a lot of little practices in here. That's going to be like, Let's sit into a meditation. Full-on guided meditations. So I'm not going to do a full on guided meditation for you right now, but those will be coming in the future. And we'll let you know when we start that podcast. But the basic. Most profound meditation that you can do. On the grail. Is to sit. Back balanced, however, you're most comfortable. And if your back hurts, [00:09:00] if you have other issues laid out, If you're somebody who has a hard time sitting stamped. Don't walk. I don't think this meditation works well as a walking meditation. Yeah, I think you need to be rooted in some way, whether that's sitting, standing or lying down, you need to be firmly on something. A cup of wobbling. It's not a good image. Yeah, and I feel like walking, it would be hard cause you're going to visualize your body as the grail for this. So walking to me as a very. Wobbly. I picture like from, Beauty and the beast, all the cups and stuff . Tottering down the table. Find, find a way that's comfortable for you. Sit, stand, or lie down. And imagine the energies of the earth coming up through your feet. And. When I say, imagine. Feel it. Those energies are there. They are rising up, but again, as rabbi Cooper, Often. Tell tells us. Don't worry if you can't feel it, imagine that you [00:10:00] can't. Because the imagination is our interface. With the divine. It's where we communicate with the divine. So. Fake it till you make it pretend that you can feel it. Cause sometimes you have to break down your own awareness. And by. Imagining that you're feeling this energy flowing into you. What I would say you're really doing is breaking down those barriers that keep you from feeling it. Feel that energy. Rising up. You can be a slow or as fast as you feel comfortable being. If you want to luxuriate in this. Each toe, start on your little pinky toes. And feel it as it fills up each toe, moving into your feet. All the way up your legs. Through your waist. If you're somebody who likes chakras. Not everybody's into chakras, but if you're into chakras, You're going to pull this all the way up to just below your heart chakra. So the bottom three chakras. Starting in Muladhara and moving up, you're going to feel that energy coming up. Up your [00:11:00] legs. That's across your waist. Recessing into the place where you sit. And then moving up. Into your stomach and filling all the way up to your lungs. Stopping when it gets to your heart. And then. You start feeling the solar energy, that power coming down from the cosmos. It's not just the power of the sun. It's all the sons, all of the stars, all of the fast energies of the cosmos. Brian - New: It's all that wind energy in the atmosphere above you. Because there's tons of it up there. That's what moves the clouds around. It makes the breeze, whether there's a breeze or not, there's still wind up there. Charlie- New: And if you're somebody who's into sh chakras, this is going to come into the seventh chakra on the top of your head. If you're not into chakra, as it comes in right on the top of your head, you can feel it as a gentle rain. Touching your head and raining. And filling you up. Like a cup. You can feel it as light shining in, but it comes in through the top of your head. And slowly fills [00:12:00] your head. Your eyes, your nose, your mouth, your ears down. Your throat to your neck. Into your shoulders down your arms, into your fingers and down into your chest. Filling all the way up. Just about your heart. And feel just luxuriate in this for a little bit, that earth energy, that lyric energy coming up. And that solar energy coming down. Then right there in your chest. However you want to imagine this. A couple of fish swimming around each other. swirling Whirlpool, a yin yan symbol, whatever. However, it works best for you. Mixing and merging and swirling together. And this bright silver light. Of that lunar energy. Coming out from your chest. As the tour merging and then feel that silver light. Fill your entire body and radiate out from there. [00:13:00] This is the grail. This is the unity of opposites. This is the place where the great powers of the earth. And the power is the cosmos come together in perfect balance. And this is what we're looking for in the grail. And this is why the grail. It's hard to find. And impossible to keep. Impossible to keep. When you read the earth theory entails. The grail has always carried. Sometimes by angels sometimes by nuns sometimes by months, sometimes by priests sometimes by nights, depending on the story that you're reading, but it's always being carried. It's seen in procession. This is important. I think a lot of people miss this. The grail is always seen in procession. It isn't moving. It is alive. It is energetic. It is in motion. Brian - New: This is also why the object is a cup. Because a cup fills and it empties. Fills and it empties. fills and it empties. It is never left, full or left empty. Otherwise. It's not a cup. Even if you let a cup set for years and years [00:14:00] unused. It's still filling with dust. Charlie- New: A couple of cup. Brian - New: A Cup will cup until there's no longer a cup. And that is gone. Because it's still emotion. It ends up not in your house anymore. Right now in your life. Moving on. Charlie- New: But that blessing of unity is what we're seeking. Well from in parts of all, has I think the most interesting story about the grail. It's one that he had to recant. If you ever read parts of all. I, it's one of my favorite retellings of the grail story. Might be able to find versions of it online. It's been, it was written in the 15 hundreds serving a lot of translations of it over the years. So there should be versions of it online. But he told a version of the story that upset the people in the court so much, he recants it later in the story. But in his first retelling. Of the grail. The grail is a stone. That was originally held in heaven. And when the war breaks out in heaven. Between God and the devil. The neutral angels, which in this initial telling of the [00:15:00] story are the good guys. Snatch it and hide it. Because the power. Contained within it. Is so great. That if either side were to have absolute control over it. It would Rob the freewill. Of everyone. And that site, we're just when. They grabbed it and they hit it on earth. And of course later in the story. He walks this back. Because of course the priests jumped in and were like, no, And his Royal patron was like, well, the priest say no, so it's a no. But I like this version of the story because the grill is powerful. It is mighty when you're living in this balance. And when I say living in this is. , goal. This is like trying to achieve Nirvana. This is trying to achieve enlightenment. It is something that we will have fleeting experiences off. If we are blessed. And our practices good and strong. We will have more and more [00:16:00] time in that state. And in that place. It is a goal that we strive for. But when you live in that energy, in that blessing union, Between the great cosmic powers and the great earthly powers. That's where all real. Magic. And life exist. Because. I think we. Misunderstand spiritual things. We're either. So high minded. There were always talking about. Called and the angels and the gods and the spirits and the guides. And. The energies Brian - New: we try to be the liquid in the cup. Charlie- New: Or we become so earthy. There were only thinking about practical matters. Feeding. People taking care of people, the war, the environmental concerns. All of those things. Brian - New: were we all base we can't hold anything. I should correct myself. Before, we're not the liquid or, the top of the cup . we would just spill over. If you're just the top. Without a base you'll just spill over all the time. And if you just the base, you [00:17:00] can't hold anything. Charlie- New: And the real challenge of our spiritual life is to find this balance between those earthly energies, those earthly concerns. Which are very much of the earth. They're making sure everyone is fed that everyone is healthy, that there is peace and prosperity in the land. All of the things that we see, the Fisher king losing. When he is wounded. When the great grievous wound comes upon him. And the land no longer produces food and the water. Has gone bitter and poisonous. And everything is dying. We need to take care of those. Earthly concerns. We also need to be feeding our spirits. We need to be exposing ourselves to all and beauty. And learning to open ourselves and like go and engage in our creativity. However, we are most creative through singing, through cooking, through knitting, through crochet, through writing, telling stories. What. Playing with clay painting. Writing [00:18:00] poetry, whatever. However, we are creative. And through the fourth path. Which I think is the one that everyone wants to misunderstand. This is the brilliance that Matthew Fox had when he was made together. The four paths of creation spirituality. The fourth path is justice making. And celebration. Because. Injustice. There is always celebration. Anytime we are. Find justice you celebrate you can't help it. Justice has prevailed. But in celebration. There has to be that tone of justice as well. You don't celebrate when everything is bad, right. Oh, bad news has come my way. not how that works. You say a blessing? I really am. We will talk about. Blessings and things. I love the idea of when bad news comes your way to just say blessed. Are you? Oh Lord, who gives me the gift of hearing? Finding that one little bit of light and inside the darkness, because I think we always need to be looking for that. [00:19:00] But that celebration is there. We have to find those moments to celebrate. As we've talked about in a previous episode. We have to live in that balance. Bringing up those good things from the earth. And bringing down those great things from beyond. Whether that for you. Is. Truly in that energetic realm. Where we're talking about those subtle energies or if it's. That's a place where you cannot go for whatever reason. You're still going there. If you look at a piece of art and you find beauty in it, If you look at nature and you experience all, it's the same thing. Those are those subtle energies acting in you, whether. You admit it or not? And so finding that balance. Because we can't just always be in nature. Remember thorough wide. I can't say this enough. I know we in America like to look at. Walden and be like, I want to be like throw and it took an army of women to keep [00:20:00] thorough alive. He was on Walden pond. He had cooks and cleaners and people take care of. He had an army of women keeping him alive on Walden pond. It wasn't just him. He just didn't talk about them because he was not one that was strong. With ego death. He was very strong with the ego. The greatest critique of that book was Emerson's. When asked what he thought about on, on Walden pond, he said, He quoted the book, simplicity, simplicity, simplicity. And then said, I think only one simplicity would have done. Would have sufficed. Yeah. Throw talked a lot. And I'm not saying to just throw him out completely. He there's some fun ideas in there, but. This image of it happened alone now. Yes, go out to nature. Reconnect with nature. All of that is great. It's wonderful. But we also have to participate in the real world. With other people. We can't separate ourselves from the [00:21:00] world. As much as we want to. The world will intervene. If there is a pandemic, it will find its way to your community. You can't ball yourself off. And keep yourself safe. If there is war. In your country, it will find its way to your doorstep. If there is strife, it will find its way to your doorstep. No matter how far removed you think you are. From all of that, you can't escape. So you have to find that balance. And that's what the grail is. The grail is that great image? Of balance. Of hope. And once you find that balance to be able to drink it in. To fill it, come into your life and to bring with it. Its blessings. It's changed. Bring with it. The glory that it can bring into your life. And that is. I think for me, at least one of the greatest symbols. Of the spiritual path. As somebody who spent a lot of years in [00:22:00] Catholicism, this is what the Eucharist is for me. It is the embodiment of this action. Where we have quite literally the heavenly body of Christ. Being brought into the fruit of the vine, the wine. Cause then Catholicism, unlike in a lot of traditions, you actually break the bread and put a piece of it into the wine. They actually meet in the chalice. A lot of other, I know I grew up Baptist and we just had a thing of grape juice and we had a thing of crackers. But in Catholicism, you actually break the bread and a piece of it goes into the challenge. That divine, heavenly body. It's mixed with that fruit of the vine. Having an earth meet in the childless. That is such a beautiful image. In Wicca. They often perform a ritual where they have the chalice of the goddess and the blade of the God. And they bring them together in the ritual. Same image that is the grail. The power of the masculine and feminine meeting and finding [00:23:00] balance and harmony union. Whatever imagery connects with you as a non-binary person. I don't relate as well with the gender images, but it's just me. Whatever image works for you. Whatever symbols work for you. The grail might seem too fantasy literature for you. And that's fine. You don't have to accept this image and all, I guess I have to work with the grail now. But if you've never tried. Especially the meditation I talked about earlier. You should try it. As the Psalmist tells us we should taste and see that the Lord is good. And as Paul says, we should test all things and hold to that, which is true. This is a meditation that I do often. It's one I often do when I'm having trouble sleeping. Because finding that place of rest of peace of harmony within myself. Helps me to relax. Unlike a lot of meditations where you should come out of them before you fall asleep. This is a great one to fall asleep in the middle of. Find that [00:24:00] balance. Find that peace rest in it and just melt away into sleep. It's a great way to end your day. It's a great way to start your day to find that balance and really come at your day from that initial starting point of balance. But it's also a wonderful way to end your day. Cannot recommend it enough. Brian - New: Another powerful image that I really enjoy, for the Buddhists out there. It is. At the challenges for the Buddha when he was sitting beneath the Bodhi tree. The gods are around . And the accuser is questioning: who are you? He reaches into the energies of the earth.Charlie- New: what, it gives you the right to defy your Dharma. You. We're a king. Brian - New: The energies of the earth. He has near testify for him. The energies of the divine were already. They're filling in that moment was filling in the way in that challenge. Where he is at centerpiece of the chalice. And it's really very powerful because that is. Us that is every individual. And in the very essence, we are both the meat. The earth. [00:25:00] That we were made of and spirit. In union. And. Our ultimate self. In that balance and then recognizing that. Constantly. Daily. Remembering. It is the answer to who are you? Well, I am that balance between the two. Charlie- New: Let the earth testify. As Brian saying this, I can't help, but look over at the earth, touching Buddha. I hope that this has meant something for you. I hope that you've gotten something out of this. The grail is a powerful image and we can go into this in a lot more depth if you want us to. We are, we have a lot that we want to talk about and we have. Scheduled out a whole bunch of things that we want to talk about, but we also want to dig in deeper where you all want us to. So wherever you're listening to this, please leave us a comment. Let us know. What you would like us to talk about, and especially if this or any of our other topics you would like to go deeper. And dig deeper into, we would love to do that. And if this has meant something to you and you think it'll help others, please [00:26:00] share it. Send it. To a friend, put it out on your social media. Let other people know what we're doing. It really helps us to spread the message and to. Really build a community that we're wanting to build with all of this. And if you have a few pennies that you can pass our way. If you head over to. https://www.creationspaths.com/. So he's the same https://wisdomscry.com that's my spiritual journal where you can go , you'll find a whole bunch of writing that I've done over the decades. On a lot of different topics. , but if you over https://www.creationspaths.com/, you can join our sub stack over there. And for those who do we are going to be offering classes in the not too distant future. And there we're going to give them to the paid members first and then they'll come out to everyone else a little bit later. And also just helps us to make all of this. Possible. You know, so go over. to patreon.com/cedorsett or https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett I am I sit on both. And that helps to support the mute, my music, my writing, all of the things I do, including these podcasts. [00:27:00] So, thank you so much for your care support and for sharing what we're doing. I hope this is a blessing for you. And if there are any ways that we can make this more of a blessing. Do let us know. And until next time. I made the piece of the light ever be with you. Amen. Brian - New: Amen . Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

Eryn is a lifelong student of nature, starting her Druid path as a child peering into the Yucca flowers, climbing the mimosa and spruce trees, hiding within the viburnum with books about magic. She studied witchcraft most of her life, and found her way to Druidry as a formal path in 2021 when she joined the AODA and OBOD. Eryn is now an Apprentice in the AODA and a committed monk within the Gnostic Celtic Church. She operates the Sacred Grove Druid Home Study Circle at her family's home in South Central Pennsylvania and serves as a mentor to other Druids in the AODA. Eryn's work as an herbalist and spiritual director at The Rebel Herbalist and her podcast, The Plant Witch Podcast, are all deeply embedded in her devotion as a Druid-Witch and are central forms of expression of her monastic vocation. AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/y5CCaw7ctTAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryAODA You Tube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs-5YgIfi1jiC_EOtViS9WgGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkDave Ardrey 3rd Degree Studies:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PRlfWAP4WmqfrGtf1KMsZMuv3Olab-ywUucZleqDL5c/edit?usp=sharingClaire's blog living Low in the Lou:http://livinglowinthelou.blogspot.com/Jack Campbell: www.confabulatorcafe.com/author/jcampbellhttp://www.jackcampbelljr.com/https://jack-campbell-jr.square.site/Eryn Shrader website & Substackhttps://therebelherbalist.com/https://erynshrader.substack.com/

Ontario released Rich Donovan's report on the state of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Elizabeth Mohler and Marco Pasqua share their takeaways of the fourth review of the AODA. From the January 5, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: The news panel reunites! Joeita Gupta and Michelle McQuigge discuss a variety of issues including hospital worker burnout, charity CEO salaries and oaths to the monarch. In the second hour of the show: Elizabeth Mohler and Marco Pasqua share their takeaways of the fourth review of the AODA. Shane Baker offers suggestions on how you can go about creating good habits for 2024. Plus, Greg David tells you all about AMI-tv's winter programming! This is the January 5, 2024, episode

On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by disability advocate, David Lepofski to discuss the most recent report on the implementation of the AODA.

How can we use Todoist to go into our goals for 2024 less stressed out? Mike Babcock joins us to tell us more (7:03). A baby owl was discovered in a family's Christmas tree. How on earth did it get there? Producer, Beth Deer tells us more (21:53). We speak with “mother hen” of the “Wheelie Peeps”, Bean Gill about her new show to air on AMI-tv, Push (36:28). Assistive technology entrepreneur Rebecca Rosenberg introduces us to her mobile app that benefits the low-vision community (51:25). How can we make the holidays more accessible? Leanne Baarda stops by to give us some tips during our Independent Living segment (1:05:27). On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by disability advocate, David Lepofski to discuss the most recent report on the implementation of the AODA (1:20:13).

Kris examines Shopify to see if there has been any progress in 2023 in terms of helping their customers (website owners) prevent ADA website litigation and thereby increasing access to people with disabilities to those websites. The findings: no accessibility statement is published on the homepage, overlay widgets / plugins are still featured on the app store, access to people with disabilities is not among the social causes listed, there are two guides on accessibility, and an accessibility policy as mandated for AODA compliance. Shopify website owners have been sued ad nauseam over website accessibility for years (most of my client calls are with Shopify customers) and yet the publicly traded company's response has remained weak at best. Here is the link to the Austen Allred Twitter thread on Shopify and ADA compliance after Austen's sister was sued: https://twitter.com/Austen/status/1486740992636030981 #ShopifyAccessibility #ShopifyADACompliance #Shopify Do you have a question about ADA compliance for websites? Do you have a success story to share? Join our Reddit community at https://www.reddit.com/r/adabook. Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you (DFY) service for website owners. The ADA Compliance Program audits and remediates your website for $4,999 (for most websites). Find out more at https://accessible.org⁠. Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at ⁠https://ADACompliance.net⁠. Would you like to learn the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines? With Kris's WCAG Course, you can learn WCAG in three hours. There's a lesson with a plain English video explanation for every success criterion in WCAG 2.0 AA, 2.1 AA, and 2.2 AA. Sign up for Kris's WCAG Course at https://WCAGCourse.com. Kris created Audits 101 so that you can learn how to audit a website against the WCAG 2.1 AA technical standards. Learn how to conduct an accessibility audit at ⁠https://Audits101.com⁠. Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/company/adabook⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisrivenburgh⁠ Kris offers accessibility services including WCAG 2.1 AA manual audits and remediation at ⁠https://accessible.org⁠. Kris also wrote the book on ADA compliance for digital assets. You can find out more about The ADA Book at ⁠https://ADABook.com⁠. Transcript: https://adabook.com/shopifys-social-activism-accessibility/

A new bike lane in Toronto is causing concern over safety for pedestrians who are blind and partially sighted. David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance gives you the details. He also discusses his push for the Ontario government to release an official report on the AODA review. From the November 22, 2023, episode.

Kris explains why auditing and remediating your website under WCAG 2.1 AA standards will very likely make your website materially compliant with other digital accessibility laws including international laws such as AODA and EN 301 549. #adawebsitecompliance #DigitalAccessibilityLaws #AccessibilityLaws #ADACompliance Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you (DFY) service for website owners. The ADA Compliance Program audits and remediates your website for $4,999 (for most websites). Find out more at https://accessible.org. Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net. Kris created the WCAG Course so that you can learn about website accessibility and train your digital team. The WCAG Course comes with video lessons, full explanations, code examples, and an Excel spreadsheet. Start the WCAG Course now at https://WCAGCourse.com. Kris created Audits 101 so that you can learn how to audit a website against the WCAG 2.1 AA technical standards. Learn how to conduct an accessibility audit at https://Audits101.com. Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adabook https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisrivenburgh Kris offers accessibility services including WCAG 2.1 AA manual audits and remediation at https://accessible.org. Kris also wrote the book on ADA compliance for digital assets. You can find out more about The ADA Book at https://ADABook.com. Transcript: https://adabook.com/wcag-conformance-digital-accessibility-laws/

Jack Campbell joined AODA in 2017, finding his spiritual home in Druidry. He earned the degree of Druid Apprentice in 2018, Druid Companion in 2020, and Druid Adept in 2022. His Druid Adept project combined herbalism with sigil creation to form practical magic workings within the AODA grove ritual. In 2021, Jack was named Grand Almoner and then later consecrated as a Bishop within the Gnostic Celtic Church. That year, he also took on the role of Curriculum Coordinator, assisting AODA Candidates with their self-study plans. In 2022, Jack was named Archdruid of Air and Preceptor of the Gnostic Celtic Church. He works with Novitiates and Deacons as they progress as GCC clergy and also oversees the service-oriented priesthood. In 2023, Jack was named Archdruid of Fire. Jack is also a writer of dark fiction and poetry and has earned masters degrees in both literature and creative writing.AODA Website: https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church:https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkClaire's blog living Low in the Lou:http://livinglowinthelou.blogspot.com/Jack Campbell: www.confabulatorcafe.com/author/jcampbellhttp://www.jackcampbelljr.com/https://jack-campbell-jr.square.site/Rule of Awen & Hermitage of the Hearthttp://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/rule-of-awen/Requirements for Ordination in GCC:http://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/requirements-for-ordination/Purchase Trilithon copies here:https://aoda.org/publications/trilithon-the-journal-of-the-aoda/trilithon-ordering-information/Ceallaigh S. Mac Cath-Moran:www.csmaccath.com/folkloreandfictionwww.csmaccath.com/musicwww.csmaccath.com/writinghttps://csmaccath.bandcamp.com/releaseswvttXJs0nioR8a8ykEJX

Victoria S. (she/her) is an apprentice in AODA, an Ovate student in OBOD, and an ordained priest in ADF. Victoria practiced as a Wiccan and an eclectic witch from the time she was 15 until 2012, when she joined all three druid groups. She believes that each of these groups has something valuable to bring and seeks to create a unique blend of city druidry. Victoria focuses on accessible solitary and virtual liturgy, meditations, prayers, and practices. In addition to her druidry, Victoria works as a program manager for a tech company and is a graduate student. She blogs irregularly on DruidInTheCity.org and can be found on Instagram as @druidinthecity.AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkClaire's blog living Low in the Lou:http://livinglowinthelou.blogspot.com/Rule of Awen & Hermitage of the Heart:http://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/rule-of-awen/Requirements for Ordination in GCC:http://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/requirements-for-ordination/Purchase Trilithon copies here:https://aoda.org/publications/trilithon-the-journal-of-the-aoda/trilithon-ordering-information/Sphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/Victoria:Instagram:  @druidinthecityBlog: https://druidinthecity.org/Ceallaigh S. Mac Cath-Moran:www.csmaccath.com/folkloreandfictionwww.csmaccath.com/musicwww.csmaccath.com/writinghttps://csmaccath.bandc

Earth Rituals:https://aoda.org/earthrituals/Ritual Map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1pJ9U-2u4UZ1ytDk-0J11m1K6VRTg6lQ&ll=7.187331904504042%2C-84.47035077513755&z=2Sky Blessing Ceremony At The Spring Equinox:https://aoda.org/earthrituals/springequinoxskyblessing/Sky Blessing Ceremony At The Spring Equinox Full Ritual Script:http://aoda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/skyritualscript.docxAODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidrySolitary Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/Sphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/

Nate Summers has been a survival skills instructor for over 20 years with a background in anthropology, Asian studies, and natural medicine. He has taught at the Wilderness Awareness School, Desert Institute of Healing Arts, the Asian Institute of Medical Studies, served as adjunct faculty for Prescott College and been a naturalist guide for Evergreen Escapes.. Nate's passions include ethnobotany, hunter-gatherer childhoods, rewilding, natural movement, eco-spirituality, herbal medicine, and internal martial arts. He has been involved with Druidry for over 15 years.  You can find out more about his work and teaching at Survival | Primal Nature (primalnate.com)Amazon.com: Wyld Druid: An Urban Fantasy Action Book (Wyld Druid Series 1) eBook : Ryan, Rich: Kindle StoreAODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkEarth Rituals:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/Claire's blog living Low in the Lou:http://livinglowinthelou.blogspot.com/Rule of Awen & Hermitage of the Hearthttp://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/rule-of-awen/Requirements for Ordination in GCC:http://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/requirements-for-ordination/Purchase Trilithon copies here:https://aoda.org/publications/trilithon-the-journal-of-the-aoda/trilithon-ordering-information/Ceallaigh S. Mac Cath-Moran:www.csmaccath.com/folkloreandfictionwww.csmaccath.com/musicwww.csmaccath.com/writinghttps://csmaccath.bandcamp.com/releases

We continue to discuss addiction on our community and Bellin Health's part in treating patients. Sara Long, licensed mental health and AODA therapist joins us for the discussion and explains Bellin's treatment plan.

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore shares an update on the Canada Disability Benefit (28:47). Alex Smyth shares his coverage of the Ontario Parasport Games that took place this past weekend (16:43). And community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton tells you everything you need to know about the AODA review (44:01).

The Honourable David C. Onley left a lasting impression on those he met as a friend, as an accessibility advocate, and as a former lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Michael Onley; Christine Elliott former Ontario deputy premier; Thea Kurdi, president of DesignABLE; and Lorin MacDonald, a human rights lawyer and accessibility advocate, honour Onley's legacy and discuss what more needs to be done to achieve a barrier-free Ontario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alcohol use during the holiday season. Join Jeff Peterson, LCSW, as he discusses his journey of recovery. Hear how Jeff uses his experience to support others and get tips for managing the stress of the holiday season without reaching for your favorite glass of wine.  A must listen for anyone curious about sobriety or interested in changing their relationship with alcohol. Continue LearningSMART RecoveryHolly WhitakerAuthor, Quit Like a WomanAnnie GraceAuthor, This Naked MindAlcoholics AnonymousConsumer guide for finding and choosing alcohol and other drug treatment programs in the state of WisconsinhereRecommendations from Jeff PodcastsBubble HourThis naked mindDopeyBooksThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray Alcohol explained This naked mind  The alcohol experiment We are the luckiest  Blackout: Remembering the Things that I Drank to Forget by SarahHepola Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety by Sacha Z. Scoblic Lit: A Memoir by Mary Karr Beautiful Boy Tweak AA Big book NA basic text MoviesHe wont get far on foot My name is Bill Clean and sober The lost weekend Days of Wine and roses Smashed When a man loves a woman Gia 28 days Bill W  Local (Madison, WI) meetingsACOA- https://adultchildren.org/ Madison AA- https://aamadisonwi.org/ Madison NA- https://badgerlandna.org/ Madison Alanon- https://sites.google.com/site/alanondistrict8madison/home Madison Smart Recovery :  https://smartrecoverymadisonwi.org/ Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. SchultzInsight Mind Body Talk. Also, check out our e-courses!

https://aoda.org/earthrituals/TELLURIC WATERWAY BLESSING AT THE WINTER SOLSTICE:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/waterwayblessing/Telluric Waterway Blessing Full Script:http://aoda.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TelluricWaterwayBlessingScript.docx United States Geological Survey Site:https://water.usgs.gov/wsc/map_index.htmlCanadian Watershed:https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/science-and-research/earth-sciences/geography/topographic-information/geobase-surface-water-program-geeau/watershed-boundaries/20973AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidrySphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/Solitary Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/Ritual Map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1AorCFExzHhkd9uqOjStENRIXCAIPRR4A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/

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Kathleen has been a member of AODA since early 2015. Her personal spiritual journey began in Catholicism; traveled through the mysticism of Eastern religions; wound through the earthy wonder of Nature Based Religions; eventually arriving at her spiritual home in contemplative Druidry, the AODA and the GCC. As a Druid Apprentice Kathleen became an AODA  Mentor. After advancing to the Companion Degree Kathleen developed and coordinated the AODA Member Outreach program and earned the title of Grand Almoner. A deep desire to serve the spiritual needs of the Druid community-led Kathleen to the Gnostic Celtic Church, where she became a Deacon in 2017, an ordained Priestess in 2019, and Preceptor of the GCC and Archdruid of Fire in 2020. As Preceptor Kathleen developed the concept of the “service” path for GCC priests/priestesses and became a consecrated Bishop in 2021. After proposing and developing a monastic path within the GCC, Kathleen became the Abbess of the Gnostic Celtic Church Monastery, which opened its online doors at the Spring Equinox in 2022.A Contemplative Druid deeply interested in spirituality, Kathleen earned certification as an Interreligious/Interspiritual Guide in early 2020, so she is uniquely qualified to provide Spiritual Guidance services to members of the  GCC clergy, as well as to others who walk non-traditional spiritual paths. Kathleen has also completed the Dolmen Arch course, for which she is now a qualified instructor.Kathleen is an active member of Spiritual Directors International, The Theosophical Society of America, The Parliament of World Religions and is a Bard in the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, where she is currently studying the Ovate grade. She lives in Homer Glen, Illinois with her husband, their two sons and two cats.AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church:https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkEarth Rituals: http://aoda.org/earthrituals/Rule of Awen & Hermitage of the Hearthttp://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/rule-of-awen/Requirements for Ordination in GCC:http://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/requirements-for-ordination/

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this episode, we learn from Steve Sawyer a bit about the journey that has led him to his influential work with wilderness therapy co-founding New Vision Wilderness Therapy, as a passionate trainer in Brainspotting and HeartMath, and being a licensed clinician with a breadth of experience in mental health and AODA. Steve is an exceptional partner and friend to HIR Wellness and our founder, Lea Denny. Please visit the links at the bottom of this description to learn more about Steve. Hosts: Liz and Fondé If you want to engage in the conversation and reflect for yourself, come along as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are! Check out this video of Steve in the field with New Vision Wilderness Therapy, and he shares more about NVW's commitment to Trauma-Informed Care here. Learn more about wilderness therapy and the New Vision Wilderness Programs on their website You can find Steve on LinkedIn too!

Today's special guest is Kully Kollath the founder of Samaritan's Hand a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center in Sheboygan Wisconsin. From early on in his youth, Kully got lost in drugs & alcohol & it didn't take long for it to become a slippery slope of full blown addiction. After many trials he faced, dangerous situations & near death, Kully found sobriety, but it was just that. Plain, nothing special sobriety. He began his studies to become an AODA counselor while also sponsoring others along the way & at times even sitting with them while they detoxed. Many years later, faith was introduced to him & then the light bulb clicked on. While he knew about God, he thought his sins were too much to be forgiven. He was then told about Jesus, being saved & then he knew he was a new creation in Christ. It was then that he knew he had to tell others like him about this news. Samaritan's Hand, Inc was born & this is now his passion! Samaritan's Hand, Inc is solely based on faith & Jesus's love. We pray for those in need, we give clients bibles if needed, we teach forgiveness, love & mercy. Our hope is that we reunite families, get individuals back in the work force & make them want to be important individuals in our community! Our counselors' passion for people's healing & Jesus is unmistakable & we take being clean seriously.

Kris Rivenburgh explains what WCAG is and how versions 2.1 and 2.0 relate to one another (conformance level AA). The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the technical standard for web accessibility (and the principles are applied to digital accessibility outside the web). WCAG is also a highly referenced standard for compliance with the law (ADA, Section 508, AODA, EN 301 549, etc.). Kris offers accessibility services including WCAG 2.1 AA manual audits and remediation at https://accessible.org. Kris also wrote the book on ADA compliance for digital assets. You can find out more about The ADA Book at https://ADABook.com. Transcript: https://adabook.com/what-is-wcag/

Valdeir is an AODA Candidate that resides in Half Moon Bay, Ca. With a rich spiritual background that includes Spiritism, Freemasonry and OBOD, he values the connections that exist around us that are reflected in the Earth. His passion for history gives a solid foundation to his spiritual journey. In Valdeir's commitment to the community by forming the Humanist Lodge of Freemasons, we unpack the similarities of Freemasonry and Druidry in our conversation. AODA's podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other's stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are.  By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature. AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkEarth Rituals:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/The Green Foothills: https://www.greenfoothills.org/Humanist Lodge of Freemasons:Humanist Lodge of Freemasons - Home (facebook.com)

Hearth Blessing at the Fall Equinox:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/fallequinoxhearthritual/Earth Rituals:https://aoda.org/earthrituals/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidrySphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/Solitary Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/

How did modern druidry come into being? What does it mean to be a druid? In this episode, I share a bit of the history of druidy as a modern spiritual path. Find out more from the orders I belong to:  OBOD or AODA. 

We talk with Claire Schosser who  became a Companion in May 2018 and joined the Grand Grove as Grand Almoner in late 2018. In September 2019 she became the Archdruid of Fire, advancing to Archdruid of Water in March 2020. Claire Schosser has followed winding physical, vocational, and spiritual paths during her 60+ years of life.  Her blog, Living Low in the Lou, documents her efforts to apply the scientific method and ecological concepts to vegetable gardening and her and her husband Mike's work to reduce their negative impact on the earth. Her Druid path combines the ecological with the spiritual through her gardening practice, her Stream Team work with the local creek, and the Dolmen Arch practices she learned from taking the course. Having completed the Dolmen Arch course in summer 2019, she is qualified to teach it to others.AODA's podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other's stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are.  By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature. AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkEarth Rituals:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/Claire's blog living Low in the Lou:http://livinglowinthelou.blogspot.com/Rule of Awen & Hermitage of the Hearthttp://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/rule-of-awen/Requirements for Ordination in GCC:http://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/requirements-for-ordination/Purchase Trilithon copies here:https://aoda.org/publications/trilithon-the-journal-of-the-aoda/trilithon-ordering-information/Sphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/

In this week's episode, we discuss Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan. Nancy says she supports Taiwan's democracy while the white house says the exact opposite supporting the "One-China" policy. We discuss the real motives of her visit which may or may not have to do with insider trading. We also discuss the Alex Jones trial where his lawyer "accidentally" sends years' worth of texts to the opposing lawyer completely undermining their entire argument.    Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! ----more---- Our website https://redpillrevolution.co   Protect your family and support the Red Pill Revolution Podcast with Affordable Life Insurance. This is attached to my license and not a third-party ad!   Go to https://agents.ethoslife.com/invite/3504a now!   Currently available in AZ, MI, MO, LA, NC, OH, IN, TN, WV Email redpillrevolt@protonmail.com if you would like to sign up in a different state   Leave a donation, sign up for our weekly podcast companion newsletter, and follow along with all things Red Pill Revolution by going to our new website: https://redpillrevolution.co    Full Transcription   Welcome to the revolution. Hello and welcome to red pill revolution. My name is Austin Adams, and this is episode number 38 of the red pill revolution podcast. And man O man, it has been an interesting, interesting last week or so we have inched our way closer and closer to what could potentially be a catastrophic disaster for basically the entire world. Uh, basically what's happened recently is Nancy Pelosi has took it upon herself to check on her stock investments.  allegedly, uh, basically going over to Taiwan. And causing what is a international catastrophe with China then Boeing up to the United States and all sorts of craziness. In other news, Alex Jones was accused of perjury after his Sandy hook. Parents' lawyer obtained his test tax messages from his own lawyer. Uh, so that's gonna be something interesting to talk about. I guess Alex Jones is currently, uh, going through legal proceedings regarding, uh, defamation trial or some type of, uh, civil lawsuit regarding the Sandy hook shooting and saying that it did not happen. So we will discuss that, but really today's conversation. Uh, conversation's going to be going over a lot about Nancy Pelosi starting an international incident, and we'll find out why, what China said and everything in between. So stick around on today's episode, number 38 of the red pill revolution podcast. Again, thank you so much for joining. Welcome to red pill revolution. My name is Austin Adams. Red pill revolution started out with me realizing everything that I knew, everything that I believed, everything I interpreted about my life is through the lens of the information I was spoon fed as a child, religion, politics, history, conspiracies, Hollywood medicine, money, food, all of it, everything we know was tactfully written to influence your decisions and your view on reality by those in power. Now I'm on a mission, a mission to retrain and reeducate myself to find the true reality of what is behind that curtain. And I'm taking your ass with me. Welcome to the revolution. All right. Thank you guys so much for joining me again. Episode number 38 of the red pill revolution podcast. And the very first thing that we are going to touch on is the Alex Jones trial. All right. It says this article that I have in front of me right here, it says Alex Jones is accused of perjury after Sandy hook parents' lawyer obtains his text messages and what could be the worst blunder ever by any lawyer at all ever  which quite atrocious move on your lawyer's part to basically completely, uh, send every little piece of evidence they could to the. Opposing team's lawyer.  literally the worst thing you could possibly do. So we'll read through this a little bit, this article here about it, and then we will watch the clip of Alex Jones basically caught with his pants down. I have my own opinions on this. I have my own opinions about Alex Jones. Um, but whatever you believe about it, this is pretty hilarious. So what this article goes on to. Is that the lawyer representing Sandy hook parents in Alex Jones' damages trial said Wednesday, that Jones' lawyer sent him years worth of text messages and emails from Jones's phone. It goes on to say that Jones who was repeatedly says, has repeatedly lied, that the Sandy hook shooting was a hoax has already been found liable in defamation cases, brought by families of the victims. The Texas jury in the damages trial will determine how much Jones owes victims' parents after publicly making false claims. What they're saying, uh, 12 days ago, your lawyer messed up and sent me an entire digital copy of your entire cell phone with every text message you've sent for the last two years. That is how I know you lied to me. When you said you didn't have text messages about Sandy hook. And that is the attorney mark Bankston, who is the attorney for the Sandy hook victim's family. And this was on Wednesday, uh, today. And, uh, so it goes ahead and says that worth noting judge Maya, Guerra gamble of the Travis county district court, who is presiding over the case, told jurors the contents of Jones' phone were not properly turned over when it should have. Okay. Well, if you watch this clip of Alex Jones is the judge on this case. It's like pretty apparent that this judge is just wants nothing to do with Alex Jones is fed up with his trial is a little agitated by anything and everything that he does. . So let's go ahead and watch this clip here, because again, it's, you know, I have my own thoughts about Alex Jones. You know, like everybody, uh, says he's got this crazy demeanor about a lot of things. He's been right about several, several things. This is not one of them, in my opinion. Um, this Sandy hook situation is quite atrocious. Just like all of the other mass shootings that we've seen is horrible, horrific. Um, And again, the way that Alex Jones went about it. I I've said this before about shootings. I've said this before about the conspiracy world that comes up when you talk about these, uh, these shootings in these schools. And I, I just don't, I think it's off the mark. I don't think that there's crisis actors. And I don't think that, you know, people are going on the stage and, you know, if anything, that's so many loose ends that it, it is just so unprobable. And so sloppy of, of an idea that, you know, to actually implement that there would be so many people who would have to be in on it, that it would just make it such a difficult situation to follow through on. And, and again, there would be so many people who would know what happened there would, it's just a mess. So I, I just don't think that's the likely, the likelihood is there. I don't think that there's a bunch of actors in this situation. I don't think that's what's going on. I do think, however, you. You wanna put on your tin foil hat for a minute, that there is federal agents who are on chatboards with people who are saying horrible, horrific things with these, you know, young people who are in terrible frames of mind who may or may not, uh, talk to them in these types of situations. And there's a lot less loose ends that way. Um, but anyways, let's go ahead and watch Alex Jones, uh, get caught with his pants down here.  every text message he's ever sent over the last several years, being given to a lawyer  this is just worst case scenario, right? Like if you're on a, if you're on trial, you know, for literally anything. Let alone a trial that's getting watched by hundreds of thousands, if not millions and millions of people. And literally the enemy standing across from you in the courtroom has every piece of evidence has every little flirt TA just text message you sent to your wife has every little, you know, bad day that you had every little, uh, I don't know, uh, name that you called a friend that you don't want them to know about. I mean, literally every little dirty secret in those text messages and worst case scenario, it gets sent to the opposite team's lawyer. All right. So  just, uh, I, I, it just horrific situation and, and I guess it raises a lot of questions, right? Like he, the, the lawyer actually goes on to say that your lawyer didn't even. Stop us from bringing this to court, right? Like your lawyer didn't even attempt to write his wrong. And literally in any situation as a lawyer, how are you not checking the recipients of your text message that you're sending everybody or, or every text message ever that somebody's ever sent that you are defending? I dunno, it just seems like a crazy, crazy happenstance to find yourself in. If you're one of the most controversial figures ever, literally one of the first people ever to get banned on all social medias before even Trump got there, you know, is quite impressive if you ask me, but alright, here's the clip. We'll go ahead and watch it. And, uh, I think it's just about a minute or so, so we'll see what, what it, what goes on on it. Here we go. So you did get my text messages and it said you didn't nice trick. It's just  yes. Mr. Jones. Oh, indeed. You didn't give this text message to him. He doesn't, you don't know where this came from. Do you know where I got this? No. This lawyer sounds like an evil villain  because yes, Mr. Jones, indeed, I do have these text messages. , it's every evil villain of every animation ever. I'm just gonna restart that for you. So you can actually listen to this beautiful evil villain laugh by this lawyer. Once he feels like he has Alex in the corner. I can't imagine how excited this lawyer was to actually get this trial, especially in a time where I don't know if there's been any other specific time in history where court cases have been so publicized and, uh, you know, just so in the public eye as the last six months or so even. Um, but anyways, listen for this beautiful, beautiful Disney villain laugh by this lawyer. So you did get my text messages and they said you didn't nice trick. That's just not . Yes. Mr. Jones. Oh, indeed. You didn't give this text message to him. You don't, you don't know where this came from. Do you know where I got this? No. Mr. Jones, did you know that 12 days ago, 12 days ago, your attorneys messed up and sent me an entire digital copy of your entire cell phone with every text message you've sent for the past two years. And when informed. Did not take any steps to identify it as privileged or protect it in any way. And as of two days ago, it fell free and clear into my possession. And that is how I know you lied to me. When you said you didn't have text message about saying, okay. Did you know that? I see, I told you the truth. This is your Perry Mason moment. I gave them my phone and Mr. Jones, you need to answer the question? No. Did you notice? No, I don't know this happened, but I mean, I told you I gave him the phone over. Just that, just answer the question you said in your deposition, you searched your phone. You. And that's where we really, you can start to see the judge just like rolling her eyes about the whole situation. She's just so fed up with having to actually sit here and do this trial. You know, she, she goes on, if you listen for her, you'll hear just the irritation and agitation in her voice. As she's speaking to somebody, you know, being Alex Jones on this trial. And then she actually directs it a little bit at the other lawyer because she probably feels the need to balance out her frustration  for the public eye's sake. Um, but you just listen for how frustrated and how like agitated. She sounds with Alex Jones. You said you pulled down the text, did the service function for Sandy hook? That's what you said, Mr. Jones. Correct. And I had several, several different phones with this number, but I did. Yeah, well, of course. I mean, that's why you got it. No, Mr. Jones. That's not why I have my lawyer sent it to you. But I'm hiding it. Okay. Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones, that just answer questions. There's no question, Mr. Bankson also only asks questions. Sure. Mr. Jones, in discovery, you were asked, do you have Sandy hook, text messages on your phone? And you said that under oath, cause you not didn't you. I, if I was mistaken, I was mistaken, but you, you got the messages right there. You know what perjury is, right. I just wanna make sure, you know, before we go any further, you know what it is? Yes, I do. I mean, I, I'm not a tech guy. I told you, I gave in my testimony, the phone to the lawyers before, whatever. And, and so you've got my phone, but we didn't give it to you now, Mr. Jones, one more time. And please remember if you need to assert fifth amendment, you can, I need to know that you can do that, but you testified, so you did. He goes on to say, if you need to assert the fifth amendment, you can, like the other team's lawyer is telling him, maybe you should be quiet at this point is hilarious. Like how many times has that happened in court? Like, Hey, if you don't wanna go to jail for perjury, maybe just maybe just sit this one out. Maybe just say you don't know  so again, I, I find this to be interesting. I, I think that it's, uh, what a horrible position to find yourself in. I, if you're in any courtroom at all the actual other team's lawyer and what is he gonna do with this? Right. I mean, I'm, I don't know what type of, you know, there is client attorney privilege and there's, this does raise questions about whether or not Alex Jones gets some ability to say that there's like some type of mistrial, but I guess, because it's a civil case and not a. You know, some type of, um, actual, what is it called? I don't know, whatever the other type of case, it's a civil case. So the actual ability to, uh, call it a mistrial or whatever, doesn't actually come into play here. Uh, so interesting. But he may be actually able to go after this lawyer, from what I understand for doing that, because he literally just killed his entire case, right? The, the lawyer has a responsibility to do his best to defend him regardless of the situation. And part of that probably does not have to do with sending the other team's lawyer.  every text message you ever sent ever.  over the last two years. Um, so unfortunate for Alex Jones. Uh, it'll be interesting to see what comes of that trial. You know, who see, who, who knows how much money they'll actually get out of him for that. It seems like, you know, just looking at the. Uh, the judge in that case, Alex Jones is gonna lose . So it'll be interesting to see how much money actually comes of that for those parents. But I don't know something to watch. It's I, I bet you, it's probably the most entertaining trial. Uh, Alex Jones is far more, well, you call him what you want, but he is far more entertaining than any of the other trials that we've seen, whether it's Kyle written house, whether it is, uh, you know, um, pirates of the Caribbean trial, that's been going on Amber herd and Johnny Depp, you know, but Alex Jones is far more entertaining, so at least, you know, gives us some good comedy. All right. Now on the backs of that, we are going to start discussing the Nancy Pelosi, China, America. Situation. But before I do that, the first thing I need you to do is go ahead and hit that subscribe button for me. Um, if you have not already, I would appreciate it. So, so much more than, you know, whether you're driving, sitting at home with your house, with headphones on cleaning, whatever the hell you're doing, there's nothing else that you could do at this very, very moment to get a sliver sliver of good karma. And you can do that right now by just tap, tap, tap that subscribe button. 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Check out the website, subscribe five star review. That's all I got. Thank you very much. All right now. What we're gonna be discussing is Nancy Pelosi throwing the very first punch in what could cause a domino effect into a potential world war. As we saw her go on a trip to Taiwan this week, over the last couple of days, she was in Taiwan taking 90 million of taxpayer money to be escorted with unbelievable military presence to get there. Now, the reason that she went was obscure, she wouldn't tell people why she was actually going to Taiwan, but. Some people have some theories and I have my own, and we will discuss those as well. But let me go ahead and read this article for you, because it will give us some context. We'll look at some of the timelines of what actually went on here. Uh, and I, and I think it's important to note what's gonna be happening moving forward, because basically where we're at now is that the us is going to keep Naval assets really close to Taiwan. As China begins to ramp up their own Naval deployments and military actions and exercises, which I, I think is like, kind of weird, right? Like what is an, what is a military exer like live fire drills? What's that doing? I don't know. Um, but let's go ahead and we'll read this article and see what they have to say about Nancy Pelosi. Um, so what it goes on to say is that Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan. In high ranking, Chinese officials issues, a new threat over Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan. That was the very first article surrounding it. The next one goes on to say that that Taiwan is going to be keeping their military, or I'm sorry, their military assets, uh, in ready formation as this situation unfolds. So when she went to Taiwan, there's, there's a few different situations surrounding this. We'll look at what the white house has to say about it. Well, look what Nancy Pelosi's own Twitter account has to say about it, which is completely contradictory. Uh, but, um, it goes on to say that according to the us Navy, the us Ronald Reagan, USS anti M USS Higgins, USS triple E, and a guided missile cruiser are in the vicinity of Taiwan and overstaying. After her movement reports also indicate that the two us Naval submarines are also operating in this area. And so it says the movement of war us warships to the east of Taiwan comes as China announced it was moving Naval assets near Taiwan ahead of targeted military drills and missile tests. In addition to various Naval war movements, two Chinese aircraft carriers left their port as speaker Pelosi arrived in Taiwan. The two aircraft carriers, uh, are expected to move towards the region. The ships are accompanied by type 0 75 amphibious assault ships. All right. So basically what that's saying is that the us is not going anywhere right now, right? The us is going to stand their ground in Taiwan, which is also contradictory basically to what, uh, the white house said, which will watch again here. Some of the situations that unfolded there and what the white house speaker actually, you know, had to say about it. Um, but China is going to begin a set of unprecedented live fire drills off of the Taiwan coast as a result of this. Okay. It goes on to say that this is from, this is from the guardian. It says China is to begin a series of unprecedented live fire drills that would effectively blockade the islands of Taiwan just hours after the departure of us house speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose controversial visit this week has sparked fears of a crisis in the Taiwan. Straight Taiwan is characterized the drills, which will last until Sunday afternoon and will include missile tests and other military operations as close as nine miles to Taiwan's coastline. As a violation of international law ahead of the drill, it says 27 Chinese war planes had enter its air defense zone. Pelosi arrived in Taipei on Tuesday night, under intense global scrutiny and was met by the foreign minister and the us representatives in Taiwan.  she addressed Taiwan's parliament on Wednesday before having public and private meetings with the president, our delegation came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear. We will not abandon Taiwan. And we are proud of our enduring friendship. Pelosi said, which again goes completely against what the Weis house had to say about this with their one China policy and believing that Taiwan is its own, you know, sovereign nation. No, , that's what the white house said. They believe that, you know, basically that it's a part of China, which is what we'll see here in this video. So let's go ahead and see what. The white house had to say about this. We'll see what the text messages were said by Nancy Pelosi. And actually let's go right into that here, which is Nancy Pelosi's tweets, not text messages, sorry.  Nancy Pelosi's tweets. So Nancy Pelosi tweeted by traveling to Taiwan. We honor our commitment to democracy, reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan and all democracies must be respected. And that was directly from Nancy Pelosi's Twitter account. During this now Nancy Pelosi actually posted what seemed to be a hype video around her, her trip to Taiwan, which I feel is hilarious. Even like, listen to the music of this. And I'll kind of talk you through it if you're just listening here. Um, and then we will walk through the article together. So you hear this uplifting music as they show her landing and walking next to some Taiwanese people. She's speaking on a couch, waving her fist around as people wave their heads as a, in a yes. Motion. just like the music kills me on this. You know, just how, how, you know, she went to stock media.com and typed in make people like me. So I guess you could receive some type of honor as a result of this, you know, that hasn't been given to other people. Um, I don't know. It's, it's really quite interesting to just, you gotta see this video, go to Nancy Pelosi's Twitter account. It's hill Larry to see just the, the vibe and the feel of this video here. They're taking selfies together. Oh, the good thing she's wearing a mask. She might start a world war, but Nancy Pelosi is at least wearing a mask in her hype video who cares about the, the fighter jet scrambled to run after her. At least she has her mask on Oh, it's so funny to see the world politics on this stage. It's like, I'm surprised this woman even wants to travel to Taiwan at this point. Um, I don't know. So let let's go over the timeline here. We'll, we'll look at something here, which, you know, in a minute, what we'll look at is the difference between the way the media has addressed. You know, the headlines that have come out of this for Nancy Pelosi doing this, you know, very, um, what people say about it is somewhat aggressive act, uh, uh, and foreign policy against some of the things that we have said we would follow in the past, including our own white house. I don't know what this, this guy is not the curly headed lady, but the man, um, I don't know what his title is, but he says some, some stuff about what the us policy is about this, and it goes completely against it. But let's look at the timeline here of what actually went down, what actually happened and see how China responded. Let's just jump into it. So it says. Footage uploaded by civilians in China. So this was breaking news is they started to show China, basically throwing a bunch of military assets on the border of Taiwan, right? The immediately close vicinity of a city directly across from Taiwan. And it says that footage uploaded by civilians in China show, large military movements of troops and equipment. And speaker Pelosi is expected to arrive in Taiwan shortly. The large military movements have occurred on major highways and railways throughout the Chinese Providence of Fujian. Um, this was at 1:01 AM Pacific time and it says commercial fights have been abruptly canceled from airports in several cities, um, in the Fujian Providence. And this was, uh, due to regional traffic control and did not elaborate further for the actual cause of that 1 0 7. Um, the mayor of Ziman, I don't know if I'm pronouncing any of these cities, right? So my apologies has called on citizens to donate blood without detailing. Why at one 11 Pacific time photos coming in the military movements. One 14, the Chinese aircraft carrier is reportedly moving towards Taiwan in additional ship in Chan. Don was reported to have left Sanya Naval base on yesterday. 1 21. They continue to talk about the USS Ronald Reagan is on course towards Taiwan reports, estimated that the shift could arrive in Taiwan in the next six hours. And then we start to see us military aircraft departing Japan and heading towards Taiwan from, uh, air force based. OK, Okinawa, um, 1 37. You start to basically what ends up happening here is a bunch of military aircraft, a bunch of tanks, a bunch of all this military equipment is being shown as traveling all across China, to get over to the streets of Z to show Chinese, uh, military equipment. There's all these videos of all these people we're posting about it now. It started to say how Nancy Pelosi is gonna basically take a long way around to get there. You know, obviously because she understands what she is doing. And again, we'll talk about why people think she's actually doing what she's doing, which has to do with more. So her stock investments, as opposed to, you know, maybe us foreign policy, as we see the white house distance themselves from her. And, uh, let's go see. So at 4:57 AM Pacific time, that's 7:57 AM the morning of this happening. Multiple Taiwanese government websites went down, right? All they got shut down, which included the actual taiwan.gov website. So. From there, we start to see her travel. Now, if you were following this at all, you'd understand that there there's something called the flight radar 20 four.com, which is where you can follow military aircraft follow any type of aircraft that has any type of radar system that you can track through air traffic control. And there was over 300,000 people following this single plane of Nancy Pelosi, just praying to see it.  go down. You know, we've seen all of these, you know, hilarious comments about this. You know, people are just saying like, you know, just keep her, we don't, we don't want her anyways, if you want to, you know, shoot her down. Oh, no, we're so sad about it.  uh, I'll, I'll hold my opinion on it. Um, but there was some pretty hilarious comments. If you start to look at these things, um, but everybody was watching this 300,000 people across the world were watching her plane. I imagine be sitting in that aircraft and, and wondering what's gonna actually happen. I don't know it, it would be if you're Nancy Pelosi and you're all dressed up in your suit and ready to go take on, you know, Taiwan foreign policy or show your support for them. And you're just wondering if at any moment your aircraft could be shut down. Now I would wonder, you know, why they wouldn't turn off their radar. Um, so you know, what is more likely to me is that that was probably some type of, you know, if they're spending 90 million for her to be there, they're probably sending a couple planes and making one as a decoy. Um, but imagine being the, the pilot on that plane too, like, you didn't even ask for this, right? You're not going to check on your billion dollar stock investments in Taiwan. You're just flying planes, wherever your command tells you to fly them.  and all of a sudden you have to fly Nancy Pelosi through enemy territory to Taiwan. Wondering if at any moment you're gonna get shot down. For Nancy Pelosi to go check on her stock investments. Which again, we'll talk about here in a minute.  at 7:01 AM. China closed the Taiwan straight for commercial air tra air traffic control. Um, and then they started to scramble, uh, 7 21, which was 20 minutes later. Taiwan started to scramble fighter jets to intercept Chinese or, uh, aircraft heading towards the country. All right. Now, Nancy Pelosi later released a state.  and, uh, this beautiful picture of her with her hands up, you know, if you recall her rubbing her fist together and just so excited to clap for Joe Biden, um, but it kind of look like one of those situations, she's quite the awkward character. Um, it says our congressional delegations visit to Taiwan honors America's unwavering commitment to support Taiwan's vibrant democracy. Our visit is a part of broader trip to the end of Pacific, including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan focused on mutual security, economic partnership, and democratic governance. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner and our, and on promoting our shared interests. It's interesting that she calls them her partner. Our partner, right? Our partner.  not, not the United States partner. All of, all of ours, uh, all of our partners, um, which again, the white house begins to distance themselves from her as a result of this. Uh, but it says our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner in on promoting our shared interest, including advancing free and open endo Pacific region. Uh, America's solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. Our visit is one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan in no way, contradicts longstanding United States policy guided by Taiwan relations active 1979, us China joint and the six assurances. The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo. Now things started to escalate here and what we've seen as a result of all of this, uh, you know, basically the very next, you know, several, several hours later, the China's military started to announce that it was going to launch targeted military operations to counter speaker Pelosi's visits, Taiwan, the military added it would resolutely, defend territorial integrity and national sovereignty. And they didn't say where they were aiming that at. They didn't say specifically in Taiwan, they didn't know anything specific about it just said that they're willing and able to conduct targeted military operations. Now they go on to seemingly say that they're going to be doing live fire drills. And again, this is my question is like, what does a live fire drill? What does that look like? Why would you, how does that, are you just like flexing your muscles before a fist fight? Like what, what is the point of that? Right? They showed the actual tra air traffic zones, like the, the fight areas that are gonna be sectioned off as a result of this. But who knows what's gonna come of this? I think this is the very beginning of what's gonna escalate. Uh, I, I just don't see that this saber rattling doesn't turn into something more, but we will see here in just a moment, you know, very shortly, just a few minutes here, we'll see how the white house responds to this, including what, uh, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said about it. Um, China summon the us ambassador in China over speakers, uh, visit to Taiwan. China says it will carry out targeted military operations in response to the visit. And then the Pentagon press secretary John Kirby says that speaker Pelosi has a right to visit Taiwan. He adds that the United States believes China will ramp up military activity around Taiwan in the coming days. And then also said that they support the one China policy and will continue to support speaker Pelosi's trip. They basically say that like, yeah, she can do whatever she. Okay then let her do it. If she wants to go to Taiwan to check on her investment portfolio with microchips, then maybe she shouldn't be using $90 million of taxpayer money to do so. Maybe she should fly Delta.  like, see if the Delta airliner gets shot down, not a, you know, billion dollar, uh, you know, F 35 as a result of a dog fight that that came of this. So let's go ahead and watch this video. And then we'll talk about some of the, the preceding statements by the people in China, as well as the United States. But here is the Pentagon press, secretary, John Kirby, and his statements regarding this trip now on Taiwan. Cause I know that's on, uh, everybody's mind today. I wanna reaffirm that the speaker has not confirmed any travel plans and it is for the speaker to do so. And her staff. So we won't be commenting or speculating about, um, the, the stops on her trip. We have been clear from the very beginning that she will make her own decisions. And that Congress is an independent branch of government. Our constitution embeds a separation of powers. This is well known to the PRC, given our more than four decades of diplomatic relations, the speaker has the right to visit Taiwan and a speaker of the house has visited Taiwan before, without incident, as have many members of Congress, including this year, the world has seen the United States government be very clear that nothing has changed. Nothing has changed about our one China policy, which is of course guided by the Taiwan relations act. The three joint us PRC communicates in the six assurances. We have said, we have repeatedly said that we oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo. From either side, we have said that we do not support Taiwan, independence. And we have said that we expect cross straight differences to be resolved by peaceful needs. We have communicated this directly to the PRC at the highest levels. If you don't support Taiwan independence, then why is the speaker of the house going on to Twitter, supporting Taiwan independence? I just don't get how we can have such a disconnect between the third, second, third in line for the presidency. If Joe Biden dies tomorrow of old age COVID cancer or falls up the stairs, walking to get onto his plane, who's gonna take the presidency. Well, it's Kamala Harris and then it's Nancy Pelosi, who, again, we might have to worry about dying of old age at the same time, but if she's going on to these world stages and she is showing on Twitter, literally on Twitter. Saying that she supports Taiwan's democracy. We will have to choose between an and a democracy. We are showing our support of the democratic state. She's literally saying that she supports Taiwan's independence in almost every tweet that she talked about on this. And then he comes out here and, and it's all has to do with this gaslighting. Right? And he, you know, they've been gaslighting the American people for three years, and now they believe that they can not only Gaslight the people, they can Gaslight the Chinese government into thinking that, you know, we're not, we're not doing anything over here. We, we have nothing to do with our third in line for the president of the United States, making a direct attempt at threatening the sovereignty of a, some nation. You believe to be yours. It's it's it's I don't even know what to describe it as, but it's almost. As insulted as I feel when they Gaslight me, the Chinese government has to be like, yeah, what are you saying? I'm looking at Twitter right now. And Nancy Pelosi is saying that she supports the democracy of Taiwan. How do we misconstrue this? Because this man is 700 positions below Nancy Pelosi. He is not even close to this. And by the way, what the hell are these positions? Like the press secretary, the Pentagon press sec, the white house, press secretary, the Pentagon press. Secretary. What is this position for? What is this man doing besides literally getting paid to lie? About everything and read from a book, like how, how do you even get do for when you go through the interview process to be a press secretary, do they make you read Dr. Seuss allowed to people and see how convincing you can read Dr. Like, what is the process to become in this position? How much money do they get paid to literally just stand up there, sift through pieces of paper and lie about every single thing that they're talking about at all times. I don't know. It just seems like such a ridiculous position. Why don't you have the president of the United States speak to us? Oh, because then you'd have to find somebody and put somebody in that position who has the ability to form sentences. Right. That might be a problem anyways. So let's, let's watch the rest of this, but again, how I, I just don't see how you can have such conflicting conversations surrounding this. How, how the, the Pentagon press secretary can come out and say that we support the one China policy. We believe Taiwan is a part of China. And at the same time, the third, second, third in line for the presidency is going to Taiwan and saying she supports their democracy. I don't know, including as recently as last week and the phone call between president Biden and president she, the national security advisor, the secretaries of state and defense, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff have also made this very clear to Beijing in a half a dozen recent high level conversations put simply there is no reason. For Beijing to turn a potential visit consistent with longstanding us policy into some sort of crisis or conflict, or use it as a pretext to increase aggressive military activity in or around the Taiwan straight. There's no reason to turn this into anything. There's no reason at all. That's why we sent 26 F 30 fives. I'm making that up. However many fighter jets they sent surrounding her aircraft. However many huge ass military assets, $90 million of taxpayer money is what was expected to come of this trip to ensure her security so that she could go again. And again, we'll look at this article, but check on her stock investments, 90 million, if you believe. It's just so baffling to me that they can even say that. Why, why, why do you guys have a problem with this what's wrong? We didn't do anything. We didn't do anything. It's like a six year old with a cookie in their mouth telling, you know, telling you they didn't grab the cookie off the counter. Right. And they got chocolate all over their face. Why are you up so upset? We didn't eat the cookie. It's so stupid. And yet over the weekend, even before speaker Pelosi arrived in the region, China conducted a live fire exercise. China appears to be positioning itself to potentially take further steps in the coming days. and perhaps over longer time horizons. Now, these potential steps from China could include military provocations, such as firing missiles in the Taiwan straight or around Taiwan operations that break historical norms such as large scale air entry into Taiwan's air defense identification, zone ages. I think you all know that acronym, air, or Naval activities that cross the median line and military exercises that could be highly publicized. This could also include actions in the diplomatic and economic space such as further spurious legal claims by Beijing's public assertions last month, or I'm sorry, like Beijing's, uh, public assertions last month at the Taiwan Strait is not an international waterway. Some of these actions would continue concerning trend lines, uh, that we've seen in recent years, but some could be of a different scope and scale. The last time Beijing fired missiles into the Taiwan Strait was 1995 and 1996. After Beijing reacted provocatively to Taiwan's president's visit, uh, to deliver and address at his Alamo mater. I wanna contrast this now between the United States and China, we and countries around the world, believe escalation serves no one Beijing's actions could have unintended consequences that only serve to increase tensions. Meanwhile, our actions are not threatening and they break no new ground, nothing about this potential visit potential visit, which oh, by the way, has precedent would change the status quo and the world should reject any PRC effort to use it to do so we will not take the bait or engage in SA rattling. At the same time, we will not be intimidated. We will keep operating in the seas and the skies of the Western Pacific as we have for decades. We will continue to support cross straight peace, stability, support, Taiwan of course, defend a free and open endo Pacific. And we're still gonna seek to maintain lines of communication with Beijing. All of that is important. And all of that, all of it is preserving the status quo. We expect to see Beijing continue to use inflammatory rhetoric and disinformation in the coming days. United States by contrast will with transparency will. I am absolutely 100% positive. The United States will act with transparency as always as shown over the last three years. oh man. Gosh, this man, at least he's better than, uh, the other woman, the white house, press secretary at convincing people and holding a straight face and being able to finish a sentence. You know, at least it's not as insulting when this man lies to our face. I don't know it. It's it's funny. We're gonna read through all of the tweets that Nancy Pelosi had here. I have him pulled up, so we got 20 seconds left in this. I'll I'll give you the rest of the clip here and then we'll, we'll walk through those end up here. We'll answer your questions. We'll give you the facts. We are also committed to keeping open lines of communication with Beijing. As I said, this is what the world expects of, not just the United States, but of China. And we encourage Beijing to keep that commitment as well. One of the main things that he said there was that we continue to support the one China policy, right? The one China policy is the fact that China believes that they own Taiwan, right? That's the major overlying theme of the one China policy. Now, as Nancy Pelosi says on the backs of that, and the very first tweet that we see about this, well, maybe the second one, she says the United States  the United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo. Our visits is one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy guided by the Taiwan relations act in 1979, she goes on to say that our delegations visit to Taiwan honors America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner and promote our shared interest, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Her very next, uh, tweet says by traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy. If you recall, China is not a democracy reaffirming that their freedoms of Taiwan and all democracies must be respected. The next tweet says our visit reiterates that America stands with Taiwan, a robust, vibrant democracy in our important partner in the endo Pacific. And this, this picture that she's in here outside. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 other people all in masks. And they're all in like black suits and she's in like a pink suit in the middle that like, somebody dressed her in , but they're all in masks, which again, you're outside. What are you doing? And even if you're inside, what are you doing? The very next post says, I like how she's like following a timeline here. Well, obviously she's not tweeting these. I would be highly, very, very surprised if Nancy Pelosi was actually on Twitter or knew how to use it in her age, but, um, in the recent days. Yeah. And she kind of moves on from the Taiwan situation. Uh, let's see if she has anymore here. Nope. She moves on. So, um, the last one that she said was, uh, about 17 hours ago and it said our delegation had the distinct privilege of meeting with the president of Taiwan. We discussed how America and Taiwan can deepen our economic ties. And by that she means her investments in longstanding chip companies.  we discussed how America and Taiwan can deepen our economic ties, further strengthen our security partnerships and defend our shared democratic values. Nancy, how do you plan on defending our shared democratic values? When the Pentagon says that they do not support your trip, that they have nothing to do with your trip, that you are going on this trip alone and they won't tell us why. And speaking of why let's jump into some of the theories allegedly as to why Nancy Pelosi actually went to Taiwan now to be fully transparent. This is not from any legitimate article, but several people online. Who are going to give their opinions as to why they believe that Nancy Pelosi is actually in Taiwan. All right. Now, an interesting situation that occurred was recently Nancy Pelosi actually sold, I believe about 50% or her not her. Of course not her. She would never trade stocks with insider information. It was her husband. He has nothing to do with her. They never share information. They don't talk about things that could potentially make them money. Of course they wouldn't do that. Her husband sold about half of their shares of the Envidia stock. All right. So, um, the first thing that says it's probably something to do with the millions that she just invested into Envidia uh, TSMC is the world's premier provider of Silicon wafer. Their clientele includes apple AMD, Invidia, et cetera. Invidia's particular in particular just realized they bought too much capacity for TM. TMC S's, uh, process nodes. The crash of crypto is to blame for that. The crash of crypto just saw demand for Nvidia GPS plummet. They ordered way too many chips expecting crypto to stay strong. Now as to why she's going there, TSMC will not change the existing deal for the chips. With Nvidia. This puts Invidia in a bad position because demand is now low and supply is going to be enormous. She owns a ton of Invidia stock and that stock price will plummet. If supply isn't reduced in some way, she's probably trying to go to Taiwan to get TSMC, to play ball. She could threaten them directly by holding up the chips act in Congress, costing TSMC, billions TSMC is set to receive money in the aforementioned act to subsidize the construction of a silicone fab in Arizona. It's literally a matter of national security that they build that fab. Otherwise when China sees as Taiwan and they will eventually China will control the best processors on the planet. Uninhibited even Intel is years behind TSM C's design Nancy probably just doesn't wanna lose millions on a bad buy. And she just is throwing her weight around threatening national security to make a few dollars. No Nancy Pelosi would not, not overcome her integrity would not, would not put her reputation on the line to make money. She makes $200,000 a year as the speaker of the house or something like that. Right? That's, that's more than enough to, to house herself in a $10 billion house or whatever the house she lives in.  uh, somebody asks on that thread do, should I buy TSMC stock now before China's takeover and somebody responds and says, China's seizing Taiwan as a matter of when. And they will control a good portion of the computer chip supply. It's one of the easiest annexes in the Asian region, but they won't invade before the us builds its own steady supply of chips because of political fallout, which would last for a duration of half a presidency until the public loses interest in Asians. I didn't say that , um, somebody said that she sold her position in Nvidia. Somebody responded by saying that she sold less than half of it, still 6.5 million position that she's in right now, which is approximately one 20th, maybe not 1 21 16th, one 17th of the total cost of the military tax hours that were spent for her to ensure her own safety, going to Taiwan in the first place. Maybe we can cut a deal with Nancy, like, Hey, don't go to Taiwan and start a world war. And maybe let's just, let's give her like a $2 million, you know, check as a result. And then she doesn't have to go play these little games and, and, you know, potentially cause the deaths of tens of millions of people, somebody else went on the same, speaking on the same subject about the chips, which seems to be a theme regarding this visit. They said that she is going to Taiwan to make a deal about TSMC. TSMC is quite literally a key part of Taiwan's defense strategy. There really isn't much competition with TSMC on the bleeding edge of chip production. And the few people that can compete are still behind them. If they were knocked out of the tech industry would be set back a decade. At least even if competitors Samsung could speed up their development and create a competing node, TSMC represents a huge percentage of the market that, um, that them going down would absolutely cripple tech markets. The other dominance of TSMC and the complete reliance on TSMC by the global tech industry is why Europe United States and China are all investing so heavily in ship. Taiwan, isn't stupid. They know they can't stand up to China and they fight TSM. C's dominance is their defense strategy. Taiwan has made the west so helplessly dependent on them and the west can't afford to let China invade. Pelosi is there to make a deal. I have no doubt. She will line her own pockets in the process, but let's not get ourselves here. Pelosi does not give a shit about the United States. You think she gives a fuck about Taiwan. This person says she will coddle them like the rest of the west until the very moment the us chip fabs can complete can compete and don't need TSMC anymore. The second Taiwan is no longer an integral part of the economy. You can bet your ass. People like Pelosi. Won't give the AODA of a fuck about them anymore.  that was beautifully written. Thank you so much. Um, Again, somebody else said, should I invest in their stock? What happens if the stock value in China captures Taiwan? Um, somebody else said that it's being kept down by the China threats, providing how stupid ball street is insanely undervalued stock. Nothing will happen to TSMC. The tech they use comes from ASML in Europe. If they can rebuild it somewhere else, it can be rebuilt somewhere else in the world. The chip act is supposed, uh, supposed to pay for them to build a plant in Texas. Supposedly Taiwan doesn't want to do it because they don't wanna lose their bargaining chip against China. Interesting. Very interesting. So there you have it. That is the theories behind why Nancy Pelosi is actually going there because she wouldn't tell anybody Nancy Pelosi would not disclose why she was going to Taiwan besides her tweets that make it seem like she's doing it for foreign policy, which is obviously according to most sources and by most sources, I mean, a bunch of random people on the internet  has nothing to do with it. Um, so take it with a grain of salt, but that's what they're saying. All right now, one thing I do find interesting regarding this whole thing is the difference in the way that they headlines reacted to the, to Nancy Pelosi, going to Taiwan and Donald Trump specifically just taking a phone call from Taiwan's president Nancy Pelosi, literally met with Taiwan's president and Donald Trump took a phone call and got just obliterated for doing so. So let's read the headlines. It says Nancy Pelosi tells this is both from the same article or from the same writer from the guardian. And it says that Nancy Pelosi tells president Cy us will not abandon Taiwan. That is the statement made by the guardian about her visit. Okay. Now what they said. When Trump specifically. So if you like recall the way that Trump was treated in the media, it's quite comical to look at the variations compared to that his presidency and no, right. He was just like, you know what I'm saying? It was, it was just the way the media treated him in the headlines was like everything that he did was a national crisis. Every phone call, literally every phone call he took was an atrocious act of self, you know, uh, self help and, and not for our country, you know, everything he did was horrific. So Nancy Pelosi goes to meet the president and the headline is Nancy Pelosi tells president SI us will not abandon Taiwan. The other headline is that Nancy Pelosi's, Nancy Pelosi pledges us solidarity with Taiwan. Okay. Those are your two headlines by the guardian for Nancy Pelosi. Okay. Now. The headlines for Donald Trump. When he specifically just took a phone call, all he did was take a phone call, nothing crazy. The headline was Trump's phone call with Taiwan, president risks, China's wrath risks. China's wrath for taking a phone call, not for flying a plane there with a bunch of military assets to protect him along with all of these aircraft carriers and you know, all of these missiles on top of those beautiful carriers and F 30 fives following in pursuit. And no, none of that just took a phone call. Now let's just read the first little couple sentences here. It says Donald Trump looked to have sparked a potentially damaging diplomatic role with China. On Friday, after speaking to Taiwanese president on the telephone and they move experts, would an expert said would anger Beijing, the call first reported by the TA a times and confirmed by the new financial times is thought to be the first between the leader of the island and us president or president elect since ties between America and Taiwan were severed in 1979 at Beijing's behest. The us closes embassy in Taiwan, a democratically ruled island, which Beijing, Beijing considers a breakaway Providence in the late 1970s. Following the historic re reapproach between Beijing and Washington, that stemmed from Richard Nixon's 1972 trip to China since then the us adhered to the so-called one China principle, which officially considers the independently governed island part of the same single Chinese nation as the mainland. Trump's transition team said Cy, who was elected Taiwan's first female president in January had congratulated the billionaire tycoon on his recent victory. So they start to fear monger. They say that it's gonna be against that just for taking a phone call  now Nancy Pelosi goes there. And all of a sudden the guardian believes that she's doing the right thing, right? that they say that China cannot stop other world leaders. Visiting Taiwan says Nancy Pelosi, right? Singing the praises from the mountain tops. And when Trump takes a phone call, he's dealing with the wrath of China. Wild. All right. And then the last thing that we will talk about here, something that is not in the news, as much as it should be currently is that Paul Pelosi Nancy Pelosi's husband is to be arraigned on DUI charges in Napa county. Paul Pelosi husband, the speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to be arraigned at eight 30 on Wednesday today in Napa county superior court. According to a press release from the Napa county district attorney's office, the DA's office filed charges after Pelosi was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence on May 28th, Pelosi was reportedly in a car accident. The night he was arrested, the charges include driving under the influence of alcohol con causing injury and driving with a zero, uh, 0.08 blood percent blood alcohol level or higher. According to California pen code 1977. Defendants may appear through their attorney for misdemeanor DUI cases, meaning they don't need to be present in the courtroom unless a judicial officer orders. It Pelosi has not been ordered according to the DA's office at arraignment, a judicial officer nor, uh, notifies the defendant of the crimes they have been charged with. Then a formal reading of the complaint can be waived da LA, then the defendant and their counselor can enter a plea. The case may then be continued to another date after a plea charge. Is set in the jury trial. Now it's interesting that he even got charged in this case that he's even going to court and that anybody ever found out about it. I would think if you're Nancy Pelosi and you have the ability to get 90 million to be, you know, your, your fleet of vehicles that you get to take with you to show that you're a thug against the Chinese government, that you know, maybe our own government wouldn't go after your husband for a DUI. Oh, and here's another article showing his mugshot, which is absolutely atrocious. Looks like a, um, methed out author.  it says that mugshot from Paul Pelosi husband, the speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi has been released at the night of the arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Last month, Pelosi was arrested on May 28th by the California highway patrol for driving under the influence of alcohol, um, under the suspicion of D a DUI. So I've heard people say that maybe this is, you know, some type of. You know, uh, some, some silly people have reported that. I dunno. It's interesting that at the same time, as she's flying millions of dollars of us tax dollars in military assets to Taiwan, her husband's in court over a DUI for running into somebody. Now, I don't believe this is the first time he's dealt with this. Uh, I've heard, I don't know, maybe I'm wrong, but I've heard that Pelosi's husband has been in this type of trouble before. And he's 82 years old. What are you doing? Getting a DUI at 82.  like, let, like you're getting drunk enough to be over the limit at 82 years old. And then also driving your vehicle. Like, was he like hanging out with the homies at the local bar? I don't know, but here here's what I think. I, I think we're getting into some really iffy waters with this whole worldwide conflict situation between Ukraine and Russia. Right. We haven't seen as much Saab rattling from Russia recently with the United States, but now China entering the arena. We've kind of been waiting on this. We've been looking out for this situation. China has now entered the chat, right? China is now Sabre rattling, not just at Taiwan, but at us leadership in governmental officials. So this is where it starts to get iffy. And if China enters the conversation and Russia's pissed off at us, because we were throwing our buddies in Ukraine, all of the missiles we could find to kill their own citizens. Mm. Things could get squirrly. Right. Uh, again, I've, I've talked about this analogy a bunch, but if you were in a bar and your buddy was in a fight and all of a sudden the guy that he's fighting, his buddy throws him a knife. You're probably gonna throw him a gun. Right. If you have the ability to right. It's like this weird consequence of events, when you're funding the oppositions. Uh, you know, ability to fight against a world superpower. Eventually they're gonna come for you. Right? And now that we have China and Russia entering into this worldwide global arena at the same time, things are just gonna get weirder and weirder. So we're gonna have to see where this goes. I'm not super posi. You know, I'm not super, uh, optimistic that this doesn't go in a direction that doesn't have to lead to some sort of war conflict for the first time between world super powers since you know, 1942. Uh, but hopefully that's not the case, but it's definitely a concern right now. You know, we see all of this weirdness going on, all of the things leading up to this and within a year of presidency, not only does Russia, Ukraine, Russia invade Ukraine, and China's saber raddling at Nancy Pelosi, visiting Taiwan. Again, we're gonna have to see where it goes, but it it's, it's, it's quite concerning. And that's what I got for you today. I hope they gave you an update on Nancy Pelosi. Now, one thing that I would like to do in the future, I'm going to get back to some deep dives. I'm going to get away from all of the political rhetoric that we've been talking about over the last several episodes. We'll include some of the recent events and things like that. But I am going to get back to our roots, which is talking about.  all of the craziness that is going on behind the curtain. Right. I think the next episode, or at least in the very new future, I would like to talk about some of the, the food aspects. Right? You see all of the bugs, they're trying to get you to eat. you see, um, you know, all of this things about seed oils coming out and all of the things that are government in our, you know, uh, worldwide, um, multinational corporations are pushing on us as a, a culture. You see bill gates buying all the farmland, you see China buying all the farmland, you see all of these fad diets coming into play, and, and that have all of these, you know, chemicals and grossness involved. And then in the very near future, we're gonna start bringing on some guests. I'm gonna start doing some interviews with people that I find interesting on topics that I find to be interesting. Um, so head over to red pill, revolution.co. Check out the website. Let me know what you think. Head over to red pill revolution, doac.com. You'll get the full podcast companion, which I guess I should have mentioned earlier. Um, but head over to red pill revolution, doac.com and you'll get the full podcast companion. I'll include all of the articles, all of the videos, all of the topic, videos, all of everything that I got from this episode, you will get directly to your email, including the full audio podcast, including the full video podcast, right to your email every single week for free for now red pill revolution, dots.com. Subscribe, leave a five star review. I appreciate you so much. I hope you have a great week and welcome to the revolution. Thank you so much.  

The AODA Alliance is asking Raymond Cho, Ontario's accessibility minister, to develop more priority for disability-related issues. David Lepofsky fills you in on the details. From the June 28, 2022, episode.

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Guest: Bailey Martens, Toronto Star reporter Despite 2.6 million people in Ontario being disabled, there is no policy mandating barrier-free housing for those who need it. There is not even a mention of housing in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). For many people with disabilities in this province, the search for housing is as challenging as the lack of options. Star reporter Bailey Martens spoke to one family that had to move eight times in eight years to find wheelchair accessible housing for their young child. She tells their story on today's episode. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Alexis Green and Matthew Hearn

AODA's podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other's stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are.  By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature. Joining us on this episode is Karen, a Druid Apprentice in AODA and an Ovate in OBOD, who has been a professional freelance copyeditor since 2003.  She serves as the copyeditor for AODA's journal Trilithon. A longtime pagan who cherishes the forests and streams and seeks sacred places, she lives in a big old house in Pennsylvania.AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkEarth Rituals:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/Purchase Trilithon copies here:https://aoda.org/publications/trilithon-the-journal-of-the-aoda/trilithon-ordering-information/Sphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/Ceallaigh S. Mac Cath-Moran:www.csmaccath.com/folkloreandfictionwww.csmaccath.com/musicwww.csmaccath.com/writinghttps://csmaccath.bandcamp.com/releases

David Lepofsky, chair of the AODA Alliance, discusses why he thinks this is the most important election in two decades for people with disabilities in the province and what commitments the parties need to make to get Ontario closer to its goal of being accessible by 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses some disability-related issues present in the lead up to Ontario's upcoming election. Lawrence Gunther offers up some insight on the environmental impact of biofuel on British Columbia's old growth forests. And community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives you details about this year's Cycle for Sight event in Toronto. This is the May 10, 2022, episode.

David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses some disability-related issues present in the lead up to Ontario's upcoming election. From the May 10, 2022, episode.

April was a month of automation for Michael Babcock. He shares how he's leveraged automation in his technological life. The NHL playoffs begin tonight. Brock Richardson joins us to preview this. We meet April Hubbard, host of the new AMI-tv series In Focus, premiering May 5. Vancouver Community Reporter Julia Bonnett highlights the performance ‘In Camera', presented by RealWheels Theatre. There's a new tool which helps answers common questions about the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Financial Advisor Ron Malis shares more. Danielle McLaughlin chats with lawyers from ARCH Disability Law Centre, regarding a landmark decision involving the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Danielle McLaughlin chats with lawyers from ARCH Disability Law Centre, regarding a landmark decision involving the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We talk with Dana O'Driscoll who currently serves as the Grand Archdruid of the AODA and is an Ollave Adept. Her Druid Adept project explored connections between permaculture and druidry and we discuss using natural materials for a variety of projects. Complimentary OBOD studies, family traditions and land healing are also touched on in our conversation with Dana.AODA's podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other's stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are.  By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature. Dana O'Driscoll spent most of her childhood in the wooded hills of the Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, making mud pies, building brush cabins, and eating berries. Thankfully, little has changed, and she can still be found practicing permaculture, wildcrafting, and natural arts and is often covered with paint, dirt, or both. She is a certified permaculture designer and teacher. Dana currently serves as the Grand Archdruid of the AODA and is an Ollave Adept. She is also a Druid-grade graduate of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and served as the 2018 OBOD Mount Haemus scholar. Her Druid Adept project explored connections between permaculture and druidry, the end result of which was published as Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year Through Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices in 2021. She is also the author and illustrator of the Tarot of Trees, Plant Spirit Oracle, and TreeLore Oracle. Her writings on druidry and permaculture can be found at The Druid's Garden. (druidgarden.wordpress.com).AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram:https://instagram.com/druidwisdompodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkEarth Rituals:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/Dana's Plant Spirit Oracle: https://www.plantspiritoracle.com/Sacred Actions: https://thedruidsgarden.com/books/Butzemann blog post:https://www.google.com/amp/s/druidgarden.wordpress.com/2021/01/24/the-butzemann-magical-scarecrow-tradition-at-imbolc-and-beyond/amp/

The Ancient Order Of Druids in America podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other's stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are.  By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature.   In this episode Alisha has graciously joined us to discuss her Druidry.Alisha, also known as Lillian Wolf (Lil Wolf), is a mixed ethnic Indigenous, and Registered Métis (may-tee) of Ontario. She is the Member Outreach Coordinator for the Grand Grove, one of our Discord Admin Team Members, and a Bard, Ovate, Druid Apprentice of the AODA. AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.comAlisha's Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/lilsparklingwolf/

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press recaps the news that made headlines this past weekend and discusses the war in Ukraine. Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi continues her discussion on building codes and explores the importance of legislation for the built environment. Applications for the 2022 JRG Society for the Arts awards are now open for artists with disabilities, Ryan Delehanty shares the details in his Atlantic regional report. Film reviewer Amy Amantea gives her commentary on the Amazon film "Book of Love. And Steven Scott of Double Tap TV discusses Meta's plan to build a universal language translator. This is the February 28, 2022 episode.

Accessibility specialist Thea Kurdi continues her discussion on building codes and explores the importance of legislation for the built environment. From the February 28, 2022 episode.

In our very first episode Keara and Dave talk about the Ancient Order of Druids in America's highly adaptable curriculum that allows members to "wildcraft" their own individual druid path of nature spirituality and inner transformation through personal experience rather than dogmatic belief. We discuss our mentoring program and the independent sacramental church of nature spirituality; The Gnostic Celtic Church, the center of the religious dimension of our tradition.We explore through the AODA values which include the seven core principles that honor the past, respond to the present, and, through nature-based spiritual practice, offer tools to shape the future.The AODA podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other's stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are.  By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature.  In this episode Laura has graciously joined us to discuss her Druidry.Laura (she/her) is a Candidate in the AODA, having formally taken up Druidry in summer 2021 after many years of identifying as a pantheist Pagan with a nature-based practice. Her Candidate explorations focus on ogham divination (Druid), tree learning + identification (Ovate), and pyrography (Bard). She lives in Ontario, where the Canadian Shield meets the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, and builds and celebrates her connection with her environment through hiking, camping, and canoeing the rivers and lakes in the region. She works in post-secondary education and labour organizing and, in her spare time, enjoys reading, music, crafts, and cat cuddles.   AODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church: https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidryGrand Arch Druid Dana O'Driscoll Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/druidsgardenart/?hl=enPodcast Contact Email:druidwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Description: What happens when substances, behaviors, and technologies combine? Instead of being concerned about one issue we are seeing a paradigm shift in how multiple issues are converging into one. How will this impact our youth and what can do to learn more about these hybrid addictions that could become problematic or even addictive? Learning objectives: · Understand how the landscape of addiction is changing from one substance/behavior to a hybrid combination. · 2.Learn about different examples and scenarios of hybrid addictive behaviors and how to identify them. · Discuss the importance of parents, professionals and community members becoming more aware of these hybrid addictions and what resources they can use. Presenter: Andrew J. Schreier Bio: In working with clients, AJ seeks to meet them where they are and to understand the perspective of what is happening in their lives. He focuses on providing accurate assessment and diagnosis and creating treatment plans with goals the client believes will ultimately help them gain insight, heal, and grow as individuals through their trials and triumphs. AJ provides a framework based on applying ethics with different approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Approach, and Narrative Therapy among others to understand a client's whole story and working together towards change. As a licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, AJ has specialized in treating substance addictions with over ten years of experience working in group homes, halfway houses, and residential treatment programs. He focuses on relapse prevention, teaching and practicing coping skills, and creating a solid support network to help clients develop a foundation of recovery to stay sober. Group facilitation is another area of expertise as he has facilitated multiple groups focusing on a variety of issues (such as CBT, Anger Management, AODA, Men's Issues). AJ is Prepare-Enrich certified for premarital and married couples and certified to facilitate Thinking for a Change. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preventthis/support

Does a student in grade 9 with no income, savings or financial responsibilities really need to learn about down payments or how to calculate mortgage amortization schedules? Should we even be teaching these financial literacy concepts so early in life? Is there a more effective, practical way to teach kids how to understand money? On today's podcast, Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos critique the 2021 grade 9 and 10 financial literacy curriculum for Ontario and share their thoughts on money topics and scenarios that would be more fitting for young students. Tune in! Links: Financial Literacy: Does It Belong in Ontario's Curriculum? https://www.hoyes.com/blog/financial-literacy-ontarios-curriculum/ Grade 9 Ontario Mathematics Curriculum 2021: https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/fbd574c4-da36-0066-a0c5-849ffb2de96e/2c41223a-5f39-4dd2-b94c-c75d2fae1fbd/Math_9_strand%20chart_AODA_06-May-21.pdf

Episode 82. AODA 7:  Special Strategies to Cope. Ulland and Jo review special strategies and skills that are necessary for working with substance use disorders.  They do not review the skills in depth although some skills may be reviewed during later episodes more specifically.

In this episode Debbie speaks with Donna Herrington founder of The Herrington Group. Donna has dedicated her entire professional life to increasing accessibility in our community. She is a person living with disability and has worked with both private and public organizations. The Herrington group has extensive experience in accessibility auditing, policy development, human rights legislation, training , curriculum development and human resource management.  This conversation is a small step in acknowledging the gaps in services and policy and investigates small steps we can make as individuals and communities to help make improvements. Discussing how we can support and advocate for people in our communities and how we can make sustainability more accessible to everyone.  Resource Mentioned:  AODA:; https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-accessibility-laws#:~:text=The%20Accessibility%20for%20Ontarians%20with%20Disabilities%20Act%20(AODA)%20is%20a,developing%20and%20enforcing%20accessibility%20standards.&text=Implementing%20and%20enforcing%20these%20standards,accessible%20and%20inclusive%20by%202025.   Canada Accessibility Act: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-canada.html https://sheribyrnehaber.medium.com/sustainability-starts-with-disability-inclusion-and-accessibility-77263ba2b1c2     Topics Discussed: Sustainable Development Goals Persons Living with Disability Community Accessibility  small steps for individuals and communities    Connect with  The Herrington Group Website: www.theherringtongroup.ca LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-herrington-nee-plonski/#   SUBSCRIBE TO START SMALL: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-small/id1537390467 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cOe3NI7OHSXACpUsQSkC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/start-small TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Start-Small-p1380487/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3lhYXNoZWFidXR0ZXIubGlic3luLmNvbS9wbGF5ZXJmbQ   Connect with us! Website: https://www.moyaasheabutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyaasheabutter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moyaashea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyaasheabutter/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/start.smallpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjQKGox5xnowa3nD1J5vGQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/moyaashea/_created/ Quotes: 1. When it comes to sustainability initiatives, if you make them accessible they become more sustainable, Because you have a larger audience. So, the larger the audiences the more participation is available.- Donna Herrington 2. I think if we address barriers that exist for people with disabilities, whether they be physical barriers or attitudinal barriers, stereotypes that people have of people with disabilities, we're looking at a lack of digital access. We're looking at a lack of accessible communication. If we start to look at how does someone who cannot hear or see or walk access my products and services, then you start to think of it in a more inclusive way.- Donna Herrington 3. As we develop healthier communities, this is going to be so much more sustainable that everybody is included, everybody feels that they have a role to play, everybody plays their role and when we all come together amazing things happen. It's only a win-win for everyone.- Debbie Van Grieken @MoyaaShea #StartSmall

Often referred to as the ‘David Suzuki of design,' David Berman's career has been influenced by many different industries – but design has always remained at the center of it all. David has over 30 years of experience in design and communications and has worked extensively in the adaptation of content for electronic distribution, including accessible web and software interface development.David regularly teaches WCAG accessibility as part of his professional development workshops. His work includes award-winning projects for the City of Ottawa, the Ontario government, and Canada's federal government. David has provided consultancy, training, and testing to IBM, the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, AODA office, and the Norwegian Design Council on Accessibility Issues. Visit David's website.Thank you for listening to Allied! For transcripts, show information, and updates, visit our website: https://www.3playmedia.com/alliedpodcast/Follow us on social media! We can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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Episode 83. AODA 6 : Special Attachment Strategies. In this episode Ulland and Jo review some of the special strategies for how to foster attachment with clients who are in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for alcohol or other drugs of abuse.  They review the unique challenges in attachment due to competition with powerful reinforcers for ongoing substance use in their daily lives which have often formed around substance use for an extended period of time. 

In this podcast, the conversation between Tony and Bruno J. is all about educating oneself, that is:It's only in the latter stages of the disease's progression that the family member(s) actively seek help from the outside. Up to that point, they rely on their own resources without effect and are then subject to confusion and despair.The family becomes as sick as the addict, reverting to all forms of controlling behaviour, lying, denying, hiding, covering for the addict, and living in a state of fear and shame.Connect to a qualified professional who is trained as an AODA, Alcohol or Drug Addiction expert.  Be aware that some clinicians are not trained in this disease and could easily mis-diagnose the condition and take it for something else.Rely not on hearsay and instead go to the best scientific resources and books we have listed above. Trust the science.Find help for yourself, above all. You need to heal, too. At Al-Anon, you will meet people who will help you find the peace you deserve.

Episode 82. AODA 5: Treatment Hierarchy.  Ulland and Jo break down the early stages of DBT for AODA as compared to standard DBT. They review pre commitment through Stage I targets such as life interfering, treatment interfering, and quality of life interfering behaviors. 

In this episode I speak to Gordon Cooper, former Grand Arch Druid of the Ancient Order of Druids of America (AODA) 2015-2019. Gordon shares stories of his journey with Druidry and discusses important topics for us all, particularly for those of us practicing Druidry outside of the lands of its origin.  You can find out more about the AODA at http://aoda.org/ Gordon is also a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD) and has contributed articles to their website. eg: https://druidry.org/resources/wild-crafting-the-modern-druid

Episode 79. AODA 4: How AODA DBT differs from standard DBT.  Ulland and Jo review some key differences in how DBT is adapted to work for individuals with predominant substance use issues. A key difference is how dialectical abstinence is applied to decrease risk and severity of relapses should they occur. It is a middle path between absolute abstinence and harm reduction models.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press gives us a COVID-19 update in her weekend news recap. Digital accessibility specialist Denis Boudreau looks at how the new AODA standards will impact web accessibility. Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix film “Outside the Wire.” Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV describes the Apple’s new M1 processing chips. And, our colleague Jim Krysko tells us about the World’s Longest Hockey Game, an cancer initiative in Edmonton. This is the February 8, 2021 episode.

Digital accessibility specialist Denis Boudreau looks at how the new AODA standards will impact web accessibility. From the February 8, 2021 episode.

Episode 77. AODA 3: Similarities and Differences for 12 step and DBT.  Ulland and Jo take the time to review similarities and differences between the types of treatment. As always, examples are provided.

Episode 76. AODA 2: Evidence for DBT in SUDs.  Ulland and Jo discuss some evidence for DBT for treating substance use disorders as being promising, especially if clients have lower functioning or worse emotion dysregulation at the start of treatment. It is more likely that other programs are likely to be helpful for less severe pathology, whereas DBT might be more helpful for high comorbidity in clients.  

In this episode, I interview an AODA counselor who is experienced in working with individuals who are recovering from opioid addiction.  To get help with your addiction: 24/7 helpline (888)815-2561 To get in touch with Semma: https://www.instagram.com/semmas_sunflower_oil_/ Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109350987664673  

Episode 75. Listener Feedback for AODA Episodes.  Ulland and Jo consider the helpfulness of feedback provided via a listener who cautions against being to disparaging towards the twelve step model.  It is fitting and necessary feedback as the 12 step model is ubiquitous and helpful for so many individuals at various phases of recovery. 

On this episode we connect with Martin Phills, who is a pioneer in the Toronto wellness space and whose work in fitness, and wellness more broadly, spans a period of over 20 years. Martin shares his journey, exculpates on the structures within the industry, and talks about the impact of Covid-19 on the fitness industry. Martin also offers encouraging words for Racialized people in fitness on how to keep going and growing. With Martin, every movement counts and everyone has a place. Check it out.  H.R. MARTIN PHILLSH. R. MARTIN PHILLS B.Sc. OFC, TT, RHEP-TFL, graduated from the University of Toronto in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Genetics and Biology. He is a certified member of the Ontario Fitness Council, a member of IDEA, Supervisor of Group Fitness programming and currently a program advisor at the University of Toronto's Hart House and has been active in the fitness industry for over 30 years. As the owner of Toronto Fitness Associates, Martin has been connecting highly qualified fitness training professionals with individuals and small corporate clients and condominium boards since 1992. Martin's resistance training programs were conceived with the intention of providing the beginner with a broad-based, easy to follow methods of acquiring a strong grounding in the basics of weight training and providing intermediate to advanced exercisers with the ability to exceed their expectations. Martin was certified in the internationally recognized CIR1 (Certified Instructor Reformer Level 1) program at STOTT Pilates and has been delivering Pilates Reformer programming since September 2016. Martin's Pilates mat work experience goes back 25 years having studied various methods by Romana Kryzanowska, Ron Fletcher and Stott Pilates. RESOURCES SPOTIFY: The Core Conversations – Finding Joy with Martin Phills .007 PART1 on IGPART2 on IGJo-Ann James  https://vitalsteps.com/ Al Greene  linkedin.com/in/al-greene-8926aa25Kathy Grant  https://www.kathygrantpilates.com/AODA   https://www.aoda.ca/ Produced by: Ezi Odozor & Rebekah Robinson 

Episode 73. AODA 1: Why? Ulland and Jo discuss the reason. They point out that they are not experts in addictions treatment. So, please, listen to the episode with grain, no . . . say a pound of salt.

In this article which we entitle “You're The Addict, Not Me” we discuss the dynamics of living in a family where addiction has its insidious ways, and what the family members need to start doing to liberate themselves from the grip of the disease.People in recovery, whether in AA or Al-Anon or other 12-step programs must hold themselves accountable for their behaviour as part of their progress in personal development and healing.The after-effects of living in a dysfunctional family include co-dependency where the adult child feels overly responsible for the behaviour of others and becomes easy prey for manipulative people.The irony is that the more we tried to control our addict loved one's behaviour, the more we were drawn into behaviour that resembled the very addiction we were vainly trying to vanquish.Liberation from the grip of addiction on family members starts with surrender to the truth that the caregiver, the mom or wife or dad is as powerless over addiction as is the addict himself.There is plenty of help available if one is at the point of "enough is enough". We caution those seeking help from a professional make sure that he or she is a qualified AODA practitioner, lest uninformed advice prolongs needless suffering.

Karlene Nation speaks with UofT professor Renan Levine about the U.S. presidential election. Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses on which small businesses are doing well and which are getting hammered during lockdown & David Lepofsky of the AODA on the fight against e-scooters.

We fact check Spamassassin and the end of iPhone 6 support in iOS. The the follow up Apple will give employees paid leave to vote in the Federal Election. Exposure Notification - Apple Developer. iPhone 11 Now Being Manufactured at Foxconn Plant in India. Disabled Lives Matter. Apple targeted by multi-state probe led by Texas AG alleging deceptive trade practices. Epic CEO calls out Apple, Google app store practices ahead of antitrust hearing. Generating automatic placeholders for SwiftUI views. Hands on 2020 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard first impressions. Can’t read HFS, HFS+ CDs & CDRs on Catalina. Picks: Mac Catalyst Tutorials, Launch screens in Xcode: All the options explained, macintosh.js.

This records my interview with Tim, who owns and operates a sober living home and is himself a long-time recovering person.This article covers these topics:The secret is there is no secret. Everything an addict or alcoholic needs to know has been written and published, from 1939 until now.The longer an addict/alcoholic stays in a somewhat controlled recovering environment, the greater the chances of long-term success.The family has no idea and will often deny that they are as sick as the addict, that they are as powerless over addiction as is the addict.The family member doesn’t realise that she needs to shift the focus from the addict to herself to start the healing process.There is much help available, from Al Anon, to Co-dependents Anonymous, to counsellors trained in addiction. AODA stands for Alcohol or Drug Addiction trained professionals.

David Lepofsky, AODA Alliance Chair  talks about a new report that reveals a Majority of Ontario's School Boards, Exclusion of Some Students with Disabilities When Schools Reopen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karlene Nation speaks to David Lepofsky on why #Toronto should reject e-scooters that endanger both public safety & disability and later on Poilievre joins to talk about federal government over refusal to fund Auditor General to ensure audits of govt spending. Deficit will jump to 343-billion. Debt, 1.2 Trillion

Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken.Thea Kurdi has nineteen years of experience consulting and teaching accessible architecture with a specialization in universal design. In her role as an accessibility consultant at one of Canada's oldest and leading specialty firms, Thea has assisted design teams to realize the benefits of universal design and achieve higher levels of accessibility on projects within the education, health care, justice, institutional, commercial, residential, and entertainment sectors. Thea has completed drawing review for over 60 new and renovated buildings, completed building audits for over 150 buildings, and has been a lead or contributing author for over a dozen accessibility standards and manuals.Thea has participated in the Ontario governments Built Environment forum reviewing accessibility in the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA), the kick-off forum for the 3rd legislative review of the AODA with his Honour David Onley, federally at consultations on accessibility in architecture for the Canadians with Disabilities Act, and most recently for the new AODA Education standard development committee for both K to 12 and post-secondary accessible building design. She is also a board member with the Universal Design Network of Canada and ArtsBuild Ontario.Thea Kurdi is a dynamic speaker known for her enthusiasm for teaching. Her most popular course is an Accessibility Bootcamp workshop which empowers participants by teaching them to see the barriers that surround us. She has presented keynote addresses and lectures at local and international events and post secondary design programs. From the human rights code to evidence-based design and increased marketability, Kurdi shares her passion for how accessibility is fundamental to successful architecture.

David Lepofsky, Alliance Chair, Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) talks about Ford Gov't Acknowledges Students with Disabilities Face Added hardships During COVID-19 But Announces No Comprehensive Plan to Remove Their Learning Barriers

David Lepofsky is the Chair Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. He discusses the Disability Advocacy Coalition's call to action for governments from all levels to address the emergency needs of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the April 2, 2020 episode.

In this episode, Dr. Jeanette welcomes Guida Brown from the Hope Council on AODA to discuss starting conversations with your family about the use of drugs and alcohol plus what to look for in your son or daughter if you suspect substance use. Dr. Jeanette and Guida also discuss current issues related to vaping and marijuana as well as resources available to parents to address these issues. PODCAST disclaimer: While I make every effort to broadcast correct information, I am still learning. I will double check all my facts but realize that the information presented may change over time. Medicine and health-related information is a constantly changing science and art. One professional may have a different way of doing things from another. I am simply presenting my views based on the current evidence I have available. I am not responsible for the opinions or information that guests may present while on this podcast. I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. I take no money from drug or device companies. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Jeanette De Witt, De Witt Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of De Witt Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Outlook 2019-07-29 - Back Live (AMI appearance, CFB fundraisers, AODA) by Outlook on Radio Western

In 2005, the Province of Ontario passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), with the primary goal of making the Province fully accessible by 2025. With that end date only 6 years away, disability advocates are raising concern the Province has done relatively little to meet that deadline. Ontario’s 28th Lieutenant Governor, Hon. David Onley, is a wheelchair user and very much attuned to the challenges persons with disabilities encounter. In January 2019, he tabled a report with sharp criticism of the Province’s commitment to meet the goals of the AODA. Hon. Onley talks about his experiences as a person with disabilities and why he believes the AODA is a ‘toothless act’.

The pleasures of food, wine and travel should be accessible for everyone - regardless of their physical or mental abilities. Cynthia and Stephanie have an honest conversation with their friend Sarah about what it's like to dine and travel in a wheelchair.   Show notes and bonus full interview available at: http://stephaniepiche.ca/flavour43

What is a11y all about? What does this mean from a user’s perspective? How does accessibility weigh-in on your project costs? Join us in this episode as our producer (and front end developer), Stephen Belyea talks about the importance of web accessibility.

Marie speaks with Trish Robichaud, a disability inclusion coach through her company Changing Paces, as well as a compliance consultant with the AODA. Being an author, a facilitator as well as a motivational speaker, Trish is an advocate for those who are living with disabilities.  They examine the very real financial, and psychological impact unemployment can have on people living with disabilities, and what we can do as a society to positively change these circumstances. 

My guest this week is Amy Coupal. Joining Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) in 2006, Amy soon became the CEO of Learnography and its charitable affiliate, My Class Needs Foundation, in 2009. Amy’s career has been focused on learning and development across multiple sectors and disciplines. She is passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities that positively impact lives and communities. Prior to Learnography, she oversaw the development of multiple teacher training programs (both online and face-to-face) at the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO). As a life-long champion of accessibility, Amy is proud of the many accessibility related learning programs at Learnography, including the free online training on the AODA called AccessForward. Her organization champions both accessible training in all of their work and has spearheaded a number of initiatives on accessibility, inclusion and diversity. Amy applies her broad education background, which includes teaching in Canada and Japan, to all national and international initiatives she oversees.  She holds a Masters of Education in Workplace and Adult Learning.

In this Episode, Richard Hunt talks to David Lepofsky about AODA. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards. Although the law in enforced for more than a decade there is still so much to be done, David Lepofskey is a Canadian lawyer and disability advocate who works hard for the enactment of AODA. Implementing and enforcing of AODA standards will help Ontario reaches the goal of an accessible province by 2025.

In this Episode, Richard Hunt talks to David Lepofsky about AODA. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards. Although the law in enforced for more than a decade there is still so much to be done, David Lepofskey is a Canadian lawyer and disability advocate who works hard for the enactment of AODA. Implementing and enforcing of AODA standards will help Ontario reaches the goal of an accessible province by 2025.

Homeownership is important and respecting the AODA; Accessibilty for Ontario with Disability Act in condominiums is very important reports Linda Pinizzotto, Real Estate Sales Representative with Sutton Group Quantum Realty Inc. and Host of the Condo Xpert Radio Show Support the show (http://www.condoradio.com)

Shownotes for DruidCast Episode 69 Colloquy of the Oak and Holly King - Damh the Bard (www.paganmusic.co.uk) and Cerri Lee (www.cerrilee.com) 2nd half od the discussion bertween John Michael Greer of the AODA (www.aoda.org) and Philip Carr-Gomm of the OBOD (www.druidry.org) from the OBOD East Coast Gathering 2012 Ou Na Na - The Dolmen - www.thedolmen.com Eden - Matthew Callow - www.matthewcallow.com DruidCast theme - The Hills they are Hollow - Damh the Bard (www.paganmusic.co.uk) For further information on the Druid tradition - www.druidry.org