Podcast appearances and mentions of Greg Mortenson

I recently asked some folks on my Facebook pages about their biggest concerns related to getting older and how it would impact their training or racing. By far the biggest concern was the fear of injury. I also hear a lot of triathletes stating that they are maintaining swim and bike speed with age, but regardless of what they do they are running much more slowly. This raised a few questions:   Why do we run slower as we get older, and is this inevitable? Is injury inevitable with ageing? Are males more prone to injury than females or are there different injury patterns? Most importantly, what actions can we all take which will help us to become more resilient and limit or even avoid injury?   To answer these questions I invited Alison Rose, founder of the Coach House Sports Injury Clinic (CSPC) in Leeds to join me for a chat. At CSPC, Alison and her team of physios help athletes to return to competition after injury, but they also encourage them to take proactive actions so that they can stay healthy. Some of our discussion topics include Proactive visits to see your physio Pay more attention to foot and ankle care Skipping to improve 'ping and spring' The benefits of deliberate breathing practice Daily heel raises to build calf strength The importance of balance work for older athletes To find out more about Alison Rose and the services that they provide at the Coach House Sports Physiotherapy Clinic please visit http://www.cspc.co.uk/. Alison also recommended the following books that have inspired and interested her: Fast after 50 - Joe Friel The Light We Carry  - Michelle Obama Three Cups of Tea - Greg Mortenson    Alison also recommended these podcasts. Of the Steven Bartlett one she said, "I liked this one as it's informative and also a good image of how important health is to our lives." The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett  And this Dr Louise Newson podcast for any for female listeners wanting to empower themselves with knowledge around the menopause: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast on Apple Podcasts   Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful.  Please click here to support the HPH podcast.  Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes.  Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

He enlightened millions with his writings and built dozens of schools in the Middle East. But despite his praiseworthy deeds, author-philanthropist Greg Mortenson suffered an immense fall from grace. Was Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, a manipulative scammer or an idealist in over his head? Bethanne delves into a story of good intentions and very bad bookkeeping. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe's children, this story illuminates the humanity and culture of a relevant and distant part of the world in gorgeous collage, while sharing a riveting example of how one person can change thousands of lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support

In this episode, we look at Russia and Ukraine's grain pact, some of the successes of Congress's January 6th panel, wackjob senators Josh Harley and Joe Manchin, Vince McMahon's sexual assault allegations, Jon Krakauer's 2011 "Three Cup of Deceit" book about disgraced philanthropist Greg Mortenson, Elon Musk's train-wreck life and Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat's look at Washington's nutcase Republican party. Don't forget you can check me out on Facebook. Just go to Facebook and look for me there. You can also email me at henrygmark@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you. WARNING: This episode discusses sexual the assaults of several women. If this is upsetting or triggering for you, please don't listen to this episode or skip past those sections.Content Warning (CW): This podcast is intended for listeners 18 or older. It talks about racial violence, civil rights struggles, injustice, antiracism and violence toward women using strong language and is uncensored. If this is upsetting or triggering for you, please stop, scroll ahead in the episode, or avoid listening to the episode entirely. Thank you. 

Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/learning-and-research/find-a-good-book/ Claudia Silk, Adult Services Librarian and OBOT co-chair Jennifer Laseman, Head of Teen Services and OBOT member Mary Coe, Branch Reference Librarian and OBOT co-chair 2022: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/OBOT/ TJ Klune's website: http://www.tjklunebooks.com/ OBOT History: https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/OBOT/history/ Previous OBOT selections: 2008: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Reling 2009: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick 2010: Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea 2011: Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer 2012: The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic by Allan Wolf 2013: Wonder by R. J. Palacio 2014: A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett 2015: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 2016: So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson 2017: Books for Living by Will Schwalbe & A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers (no OBOT in 2018) 2019: Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson 2020: Running With Sherman by Christopher McDougall 2021: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam

My Babysitter, My Summers With a Serial Killer is a chilling true story, part memoir and part crime investigation. Based on Liza's summers as a child on the Cape, you con't be able to put it down. It was the 60’s. Her babysitter was a kind, handsome handyman who took Liza and her sister on adventures. Adventures which included visits to his ‘secret garden.’ A secret garden which turned out to be where some of his victims were buried. And a babysitter who turned out to be a charming, brutal psychopath. This was before the term 'serial killer' was coined. Lifelong friend, investigative journalist Jennifer Jordan knew this was a story that needed to be told when she heard it. Together they took the pieces of the puzzle and turned them into a chilling, unimaginable story. A story where Liza learns to trust her voice. Liza Rodman Liza Rodman attended the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and received her Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Creative Writing from Vermont College. She has balanced life as a mother, stepmother, writer and tax accountant for more than thirty-five years. In 2005, she began researching the story of Tony Costa when she realized her personal connection to the infamous Cape Cod killer. She has gathered thousands of documents, testimonies, and interviews, perhaps more than any other investigator or journalist who’s worked on this case. She and her husband live outside Boston and have three children and five grandchildren. The Babysitter is her first book. Jennifer Jordan Jennifer Jordan is an award-winning author, filmmaker and screenwriter, with over 35 years’ experience as a reporter, journalist, and radio and television producer, working for NPR and PBS in Boston and Salt Lake City, as well as writing for several newspapers and magazines. She has written four books. Two of her books won the National Outdoor Book Award. In 2016 she created, directed, and produced the documentary 3000 Cups of Tea: Investigating the Rise and Ruin of Greg Mortenson, a documentary examining the deeply-flawed 60 Minutes report on the renowned philanthropist. A chilling and gripping conversation with Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan: Summers in Provincetown 1968 meeting Tony Costa – babysitter/serial killer  Adventures and a secret garden 1968 – 1st known murder Years of nightmares then a face becomes clear Confronting her mother Obsession and investigation Working together Memoir and crime investigation – natural balance of writing Trusting your voice The story comes out and family reaction

When Mars Attacks, Isis and Giant Jenga. What do all these things have in common? Find out on Episode 16 of 36 QUESTIONS. In this episode we also review the book Three Cups of Tea by‎ Greg Mortenson‎ and ‎David Oliver Relin. #juangalloway #tracygalloway #marriedinministry #arthuraron #36questions #gregmortenson #3cupsoftea #davidoliverrelin #giantjenga #middleeast #friendship #tomkang #erikaames #positivity #hospitality #whenmarsattacks #isis #kaka Check out our facebook page!

On Episode 39 of Brook Reading, I discuss “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.  I reveal the information provided me by my listener, John, regarding Mortenson and the Central Asia Institute (thank you so much for that!), and share the regrettable news of Mr. Relin's passing.  I also rant about sexist comments on Twitter, and share a promo from my friends at the Invasion of the Remake Podcast! Stay tuned for Episode 40, my New Year's Eve episode, where I will also tie up loose ends on “Three Cups of Tea”.     Promo: Invasion of the Remake (@invasionremake on Twitter)   Links to Articles within the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/03/business/media/david-oliver-relin-co-author-of-three-cups-of-tea-dies-at-49.html   https://medium.com/galleys/greg-mortenson-disgraced-author-of-three-cups-of-tea-believes-he-will-have-the-last-laugh-760949b1f964   You can donate to the victims' families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross' to 90999 Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  brookreading@gmail.com.   Also, if you'd like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I'll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!  

This weekend brings you Episode 38 of Brook Reading, the first annual Holiday episode!  I will be counting down my Top Ten Favorite Christmas and Hanukkah Stories, as well as regaling you with stories of my childhood, a little more of a peek into my life, and even some bloopers!  (Stay tuned after the outro song!) Next week, I will be discussing “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Check it out!   You can donate to the victims' families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross' to 90999 Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.   You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  brookreading@gmail.com.  Also, if you'd like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I'll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!  

This week on Episode 37, I go “old school” on Brook Reading.  Which basically means, I include reviews, shoutouts, promos, and a proper novel review.  I finally discuss in depth the amazing novel, “Fever” by Laurie Halse Anderson. I promote my friends, the Reel Feels Podcast and the What Does It Matter? Podcast, I rant about general #firstworldproblems, and then realize how grateful I am for my lot in life.  I also make up a new word! At the end of the episode, I choose my next novel from the jar of possibilities, “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Check it out!   If you would like to learn more about Laurie Halse Anderson, check out her website, www.madwomanintheforest.com or follow her on Twitter @halseanderson   You can donate to the victims' families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross' to 90999 Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  brookreading@gmail.com.   Also, if you'd like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I'll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!  

Ladies! Please join our Be Bold Facebook Group! You might need a little context about today’s episode. This conversation is with Jennifer Jordan, an award-winning author, writer, speaker and, most importantly to this conversation, a filmmaker. Jennifer’s the woman behind the documentary, 3,000 cups of Tea: the Rise and Ruin of Greg Mortenson. Greg’s name should ring a bell for you. He’s the author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time. The book basically chronicles Greg’s transition from working as a nurse in Montana who has a passion for the mountains to his work in Pakistan and Afghanistan building schools for girls. I won’t go into all the details of the book because there’s a good chance you’ve already read it and, if not, you should! The paperback version of Three Cups of Tea came out in 2007 and was a number one NY Times Bestseller for three years. It’s now been published in nearly 40 languages. Because of his humanitarian work, Greg co-founded the Central Asia Institute to help further his causes. To date, they have funded 400 projects in the region including the building of 300 schools. I read the book shortly after it was published and loved it. I even had the chance to see Greg speak in Seattle many years ago. But it hasn’t been all roses for Greg. In April of 2011, 60 Minutes aired a report that was basically a take down of Greg. Their primary source for the story was Jon Krakauer, whom you likely know from several books he’s written including Into Thin Air. In that program, there were numerous allegations waged against Greg including that he fabricated the building of some of the schools, he misallocated funds and that he outright lied about events that were documented in his book. I clearly remember when this happened. As someone who has been on the board of several non-profits over the past 25 years or so, I watched this unfold with interest. I saw that 60 Minutes episode and, I’m embarrassed to say, that I didn’t question their findings. I just thought, “I better make sure that MY act is together when it comes to the work I do on these non-profit boards.” I will say that in the back of my mind, I thought about all the schools he built. Though I haven’t been to Pakistan or Afghanistan, I’ve been to enough developing countries to know that education, particularly for girls, is often not high on a government's priority list. So the fact that he was building schools to educate young girls, I knew that was a good thing. I also knew that Krakauer had written his own sort of expose about Greg. And it seems like Krakauer felt taken by Greg after having donated quite a bit of money to the Central Asia Institute. In any case, it appears that Krakauer was really behind the take down of Greg in terms of that 60 Minutes piece. And, according to Jennifer, he continues to be a threat in terms of allowing Greg’s side of the story be heard. So that’s the back story. Having read Three Cups of Tea and having some knowledge about Greg and the Central Asia Institute, I was really interested in hearing this other side of the story. Jennifer was kind enough to give me access to the film prior to our chat. While we begin this conversation with Jennifer’s background, we do spend quite a bit of time talking about this new documentary, why she made it, how she made it and her goal in having created it. As she says, she knows that Greg was not perfect. But the documentary certainly leaves one wondering why the take down of a man who was (and still is) doing so much good in the world. And if this could happen to Greg, it could happen to any of us. As you’ll hear, Jennifer’s had a difficult time getting this into film festivals and theaters. With that, I hope you enjoy this conversation with a very courageous woman, Jennifer Jordan. Connect with Jennifer:Website (Jennifer's) | Website (3,000 Cups of Tea) | Facebook | Twitter (3,000 Cups of Tea) Links/books/people mentioned:Greg Mortenson (Wiki) Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson (Amazon) 3,000 Cups of Tea (buy the DVD or stream) Central Asia Institute Sterling College Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer (Amazon) Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Amazon) Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer (Amazon) Savage Summit by Jennifer Jordan (Amazon) In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods by Galen Rowell (Amazon) I, Tonya (movie)Sharon Salzberg Connect with me: Facebook Instagram WanderTours Be Bold Facebook Group (women-only) Twitter   Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe then tell a friend! Be Bold, Beth

Event recording from 09/05/2017 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AT NORMANDY: LESSONS ON INTELLECTUAL COURAGE This event will build upon Christopher Kolenda's research on strategic leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan for his doctoral dissertation. Chris will examine the role of intellectual courage during the Normandy campaign and draw lessons for today's leaders in academia, non-profit, business, military and government sectors. Chris is the senior military Fellow at King’s College in London, England, where he teaches strategy in contemporary conflicts to graduate students. He remains in engaged on national security strategy and issues as a Senior Fellow at the Center for New American Security and the Center for Global Policy, and a member of the Board of Advisors for the Truman National Security Project. Chris Kolenda's leadership in combat is featured in New York Times Bestsellers, "The Outpost" by Jake Tapper and "Stones into Schools" by Greg Mortenson as well as articles in The Wall Street Journal, the Economist, and The Washington Post. Chris led over 1,000 American and Afghan soldiers in the highly dangerous Kunar and Nuristan provinces. He became the only American commander who persuaded a major insurgent group to stop fighting and eventually join the government. Since then Chris served as senior advisor in Afghanistan to Generals McChrystal, Petraeus, and Dunford, and in Washington, D.C. to Undersecretaries of Defense Michèle Flournoy and James Miller. He was decorated by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel with the Department’s highest civilian medal for his work on strategy.

Growing up in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Greg Mortenson was raised by a family of humanitarians. After his sister died from a struggle with epilepsy, he decided to climb K2 in her memory. While descending K2 after a failed attempt at the summit, Greg accidentally stumbled into Korphe, a remote Pakistani village. […]

Millions of people around the world have read the bestselling book Three Cups of Tea. Written by David Oliver Relin and Greg Mortenson it's the amazing true story of one man's journey to turn a failed attempt to climb K2 into an international movement for peace. Working to build schools in the most remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan Greg Mortenson has inspired the production of a one-man play about his life starring Curtis Nielson. A Literature to Life production of The American Place Theater This stage adaptation of the popular book brings to life the spirit of exploration that delves to find the common threads of humanity that bind us all together. Three Cups of Tea is playing to captivated audiences across North America. This one-man show is a dramatic and heartwarming reenactment of the book. But Curtis Nielson's portrayal of Greg Mortenson is a story in itself. In this interview recorded at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Alberta, Canada Curtis tells us how his journey as actor has led him to discover many wonderful gifts on the stage of life. Music this week by the Ahn Trio and Jake Shimabukuro The Joy Trip Project is made possible with the support of sponsor Patagonia

Millions of people around the world have read the bestselling book Three Cups of Tea. Written by David Oliver Relin and Greg Mortenson it's the amazing true story of one man's journey to turn a failed attempt to climb K2 into an international movement for peace. Working to build schools in the most remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan Greg Mortenson has inspired the production of a one-man play about his life starring Curtis Nielson. A Literature to Life production of The American Place Theater This stage adaptation of the popular book brings to life the spirit of exploration that delves to find the common threads of humanity that bind us all together. Three Cups of Tea is playing to captivated audiences across North America. This one-man show is a dramatic and heartwarming reenactment of the book. But Curtis Nielson's portrayal of Greg Mortenson is a story in itself. In this interview recorded at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Alberta, Canada Curtis tells us how his journey as actor has led him to discover many wonderful gifts on the stage of life. Music this week by the Ahn Trio and Jake Shimabukuro The Joy Trip Project is made possible with the support of sponsor Patagonia

A discussion on leadership with GEN (Ret.) Stan McChrystal and Greg Mortenson, bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea, co-founder of nonprofit Central Asia Institute, and founder of Pennies For Peace. Part of the Jackson Institute Conversations on Leadership Series. For more details visit jackson.yale.edu.

Join SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association (www.saja.org) as we present a conversation with PARAG KHANNA, PhD., one of Esquire's 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century - and author of "How to Run the World." Call in with questions or email your questions: saja@columbia.edu. ABOUT THE BOOK: The world is entering a perfect storm of calamities: a great game for scarce natural resources, financial instability, environmental stress, and failing states. In some respects, it isn’t far off from that medieval landscape of almost a millennium ago. It is a multi-polar, multi-civilizational world in which every empire, city-state, multi-national corporation or mercenary army is out for itself. Esteemed adventurer-scholar Parag Khanna’s How to Run the World is a bold account of our current global chaos and a road-map for creating a truly resilient and stable world. Some of the early endorsements of the book include: "This book is a fresh, bold, provocative—and most importantly realistic—guide to getting us to the next Renaissance." - Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea. “We need to pay attention to Parag’s ideas.” – Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google. “There’s no book like it.” – John G. Ruggie, Professor at Harvard University.Both the Daily Beast and Huffington Post have already dubbed the book one of the most anticipated of 2011. Check out http://www.paragkhanna.com and follow him on Twitter: @paragkhanna

An interview with the author Greg Mortenson It's been on the New York Times bestseller list for 197 weeks. The book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin continues to engage and inspire millions of people around world. This story of one man's journey to build schools for children in the most remote regions Pakistan and Afghanistan has helped to forge a better understanding of how to encourage peace and cooperation where there has been only war and armed conflict for decades. But when I met with Mortenson at the MountainFilm Festival in Telluride Colorado he shared with me his latest project. “The second book I wrote, Stones Into Schools, is more about Afghanistan," he said in an interview. "It's also about the lessons I learned in Three Cups of Tea about empowering the people, listening to the elders, about really letting the people themselves do the work. So I tried in the to really show that people themselves can be empowered.” Stones Into Schools isn't just a sequel to a popular piece of non-fiction. It's a testament to the impact one person can make in the lives of others. By providing the people of Afghanistan with the tools they need to help themselves, Mortenson is doing more than building schools. He's paving a long road toward a world that lives in peace. A short documentary called Stones Into Schools based on the new book is currently part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Stones into Schools - Watch more Videos at Vodpod. Music this week by Chad Farran The Joy Trip Project is made possible through the generous support of our sponsor Patagonia. Check out their latest new media projects and conservation initiatives at their blog the cleanest line.com.

An interview with the author Greg Mortenson It's been on the New York Times bestseller list for 197 weeks. The book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin continues to engage and inspire millions of people around world. This story of one man's journey to build schools for children in the most remote regions Pakistan and Afghanistan has helped to forge a better understanding of how to encourage peace and cooperation where there has been only war and armed conflict for decades. But when I met with Mortenson at the MountainFilm Festival in Telluride Colorado he shared with me his latest project. “The second book I wrote, Stones Into Schools, is more about Afghanistan," he said in an interview. "It's also about the lessons I learned in Three Cups of Tea about empowering the people, listening to the elders, about really letting the people themselves do the work. So I tried in the to really show that people themselves can be empowered.” Stones Into Schools isn't just a sequel to a popular piece of non-fiction. It's a testament to the impact one person can make in the lives of others. By providing the people of Afghanistan with the tools they need to help themselves, Mortenson is doing more than building schools. He's paving a long road toward a world that lives in peace. A short documentary called Stones Into Schools based on the new book is currently part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Stones into Schools - Watch more Videos at Vodpod. Music this week by Chad Farran The Joy Trip Project is made possible through the generous support of our sponsor Patagonia. Check out their latest new media projects and conservation initiatives at their blog the cleanest line.com.

Greg Mortenson is the co-founder of nonprofit Central Asia Institute www.ikat.org, founder of Pennies For Peace www.penniesforpeace.org, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Three Cups of Tea www.threecupsoftea.com, and author of bestseller Stones into Schools www.stonesintoschools.com. In 2009, Mortenson received Pakistan’s highest civil award, Sitara-e-Pakistan (“Star of Pakistan”) for his dedicated and humanitarian […] The post Greg Mortenson appeared first on Future Primitive Podcasts.

Smart power is a theory that a deliberate, seamless mix of military, economic, development, and cultural resources can achieve US national security objectives. It's a cornerstone of the Obama administration foreign policy.

Greg Mortenson, Moderator Elisabeth Bumiller

Greg Mortenson, Moderator Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Editor's Note, 4/18/11: According to numerous press reports, including CBS's "60 Minutes" broadcast on Sunday April 17th, there are many inaccuracies in Greg Mortenson's books "Three Cups of Tea" and "Stones Into Schools." Edutopia is following these reports closely and will provide clarifications for our audience as soon as we know more. Meanwhile, we suggest that readers proceed with caution before involving students in the Pennies for Peace program mentioned in this video. Pennies for Peace is a project of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute, founded by Mortenson. "60 Minutes" has raised questions about CAI's financial accountability.

Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Daniel B. Clendenin. Essay: *"The Glory and Honor of the Nations"*, for Sunday, 9 May 2010; book review: *Greg Mortenson, Stones Into Schools; Promoting Peace With Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan* by Greg Mortenson (2009); film review: *Lord, Save Us From Your Followers* (2008); poem review: *The Father* by Joshua Sylvester.

Editor's Note, 4/18/11: According to numerous press reports, including CBS's "60 Minutes" broadcast on Sunday April 17th, there are many inaccuracies in Greg Mortenson's books "Three Cups of Tea" and "Stones Into Schools." Edutopia is following these reports closely and will provide clarifications for our audience as soon as we know more. Meanwhile, we suggest that readers proceed with caution before involving students in the Pennies for Peace program mentioned in this video. Pennies for Peace is a project of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute, founded by Mortenson. "60 Minutes" has raised questions about CAI's financial accountability.

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, two men – Greg Mortenson and Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti- who firmly believe that the path to relieving suffering, reducing conflict, and promoting peace in the troubled and chronically war-torn country of Afghanistan is by building schools. Schools for young Afghan boys and especially for young Afghan girls for whom education and basic literacy has been denied. Greg Mortenson is the author of the best selling books THREE CUPS OF TEA and STONES INTO SCHOOLS. He's founder of the Pennies for Peace program, and co-founder of the Central Asia Institute. Mortenson has raised the money and resources to build over 130 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan- expanding the horizons and hopes of tens of thousands of young boys and girls. Also on the program, a less well-known school builder in Afghanistan who built a school in 2001, which flourished into 2008 before it was destroyed by militants. The man behind the school was Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti who was born in a nomadic Afghan tribe in the 1940's to poor parents. In 1970, an American family in Iowa helped support him in the U.S. while he got the early education that prepared him for medical school back in Afghanistan. Now he's a U.S. Citizen and doctor of nuclear medicine at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Portland, Oregon where he established Green Village Schools, a non-profit organization, to raise funds for his school building efforts. Finally, a profile from reporter Mary Anne Meyers of a young Iraqi refugee who studies music in Indiana through the Iraqi Student Project, which invites US colleges and universities to accept qualified students who have lived most of their lives in Iraq, giving these students tuition waivers for undergraduate study.

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, two men – Greg Mortenson and Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti- who firmly believe that the path to relieving suffering, reducing conflict, and promoting peace in the troubled and chronically war-torn country of Afghanistan is by building schools. Schools for young Afghan boys and especially for young Afghan girls for whom education and basic literacy has been denied. Greg Mortenson is the author of the best selling books THREE CUPS OF TEA and STONES INTO SCHOOLS. He’s founder of the Pennies for Peace program, and co-founder of the Central Asia Institute. Mortenson has raised the money and resources to build over 130 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan- expanding the horizons and hopes of tens of thousands of young boys and girls. Also on the program, a less well-known school builder in Afghanistan who built a school in 2001, which flourished into 2008 before it was destroyed by militants. The man behind the school was Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti who was born in a nomadic Afghan tribe in the 1940's to poor parents. In 1970, an American family in Iowa helped support him in the U.S. while he got the early education that prepared him for medical school back in Afghanistan. Now he's a U.S. Citizen and doctor of nuclear medicine at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Portland, Oregon where he established Green Village Schools, a non-profit organization, to raise funds for his school building efforts. Finally, a profile from reporter Mary Anne Meyers of a young Iraqi refugee who studies music in Indiana through the Iraqi Student Project, which invites US colleges and universities to accept qualified students who have lived most of their lives in Iraq, giving these students tuition waivers for undergraduate study.

Matt McLogan, vice president of university relations at GVSU, joins Grand Rapids Press political editor Jeff Cranson on this week's Talking Michigan Politics. recorded at One Trick Pony in downtown Grand Rapids. Thanks to proprietor Dan Verhil. The topics include: 1. The race for governor. A poll out Tuesday (PDF) from Lansing-based EPIC MRA confirms that the Democratic field has a ways to go in capturing interest, let alone excitement. Some 72 percent of those polled said they don't recognize the name of Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, and 53 percent don't recognize House Speaker Andy Dillon who was preparing a run for months before sending more obvious signs upon Lt. Gov. John Cherry's departure from the race. In the poll, Dillon leads Dems with 22 percent, followed by Bernero with 15 percent and the candidate in the field the longest time, state Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith of suburban Ann Arbor, with 11 percent. On the GOP side, U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Holland continues to lead with 27 percent; while Attorney General Mike Cox netted 21 percent and Ann Arbor venture capitalist Rick Snyder scored 15 percent, a drop from his numbers in other recent polls. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, the only candidate besides Cox to have run a statewide race, notched 13 percent. After hearing background on the candidate, Hoekstra remained at the top with 26 percent, while Snyder moved up considerably, tying Cox at 21 percent. Bouchard gained two points. 2. Congressional races. Some Michigan seats are up for grabs, including those held by Democrats Mark Schauer and Gary Peters, who will most assuredly be targets of those gathering for Tea Party Express stops this weekend. Most intriguing is the battle to oust Schauer, who left the state Senate in 2008 and rode President Obama's coattails to victory in the mostly rural, GOP-leaning, southern-Michigan district. Battling to replace him is the evangelical conservative he upset, Tim Walberg, and Brian Rooney, the grandson of famed Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney. Brian Rooney is a 7th District transplant, having moved to Dexter in 2009. 3. Texting and driving. With a Senate-approved bill to ban texting while driving and make it a primary offense, all eyes are on the House. Gov. Granholm has indicated she would sign the bill if it makes it to her desk. Jack Lessenberry made a compelling case for the legislation in a recent essay. Conversation starters: • Jeff on former alpinist and author Greg Mortenson's visit to West Michigan and his "books not bombs" message. • Matt on April 15 deadline to file state and federal income taxes. Despite efforts to simplify the form, it is more complicated than ever.

Greg Mortenson has spent almost two decades traveling the world to promote community based education and literacy . Tune in as Greg shares some of the insights he has learned from his travels, with Gail Connelly, Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Greg Mortenson has spent almost two decades traveling the world to promote community based education and literacy . Tune in and as Greg shares some of the insights he has learned from his travels.

The persistent problems Haiti endures are just one example of the need to go beyond relief aid to tackle the root causes of poverty around the world. Greg Mortenson, author of the bestselling "Three Cups of Tea" tells us how he's able to build schools in the heart of Taliban country. Also Bread for the World founder Art Simon explains his efforts to change the system that keeps so much of the world poor and hungry. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

America has committed more money and more troops to Afghanistan, but Greg Mortenson, the bestselling author of THREE CUPS OF TEA argues that there's a better path to peace: building schools and nurturing local communities.

America has committed more money and more troops to Afghanistan, but Greg Mortenson, the bestselling author of THREE CUPS OF TEA argues that there's a better path to peace: building schools and nurturing local communities. WAll STREET JOURNAl correspondent and author of THE WRECKING CREW: HOW CONSERVATIVES RUINED GOVERNMENT, ENRICHED THEMSElVES, AND BEGGARED THE NATION takes a look back at the decade that was.

More US troops will go to Afghanistan, but US diplomacy is focused on that country together with Pakistan.  We hear about Pakistan's deal with Muslim extremists and ask best-selling author Greg Mortenson what he's telling the US military about the remote provinces of both countries.  Also, the President outlines the end to the war in Iraq, and the Obama budget as a massive political gamble.

Greg Mortenson discusses the founding of the Central Asia Institute and his best selling book “Three Cups of Tea”. The Central Asia Institute helps improve infrastructure and builds schools in impoverished areas in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Greg Mortenson also discusses his new charity “Pennies for Peace”. He talks about certain moments and decisions in his life that inspire him and his charity work.

Rev. Patrick begins today's talk by discussing strategies for being a leader in our lives, using a framework from Tony Robbins. In life, there are two areas to master: (1) achievement, which is us moving about in the world, building homes, relationships, cars, and jobs, etc; and (2) fulfillment, which we gain through appreciation and contribution. The middle part of the talk features the parable of the Economic Bailouts and the Monkey Strategy. To illustrate giving beyond oneself, Rev. Patrick tells the story of Three Cups of Tea, a book by Greg Mortenson, whose personal quest in climbing the mountain K2 led him to begin building schools in the villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Rev. Patrick speaks of the Centre's commitment to support a different local charity each month, by bringing them to the Centre to honour them and support their work. We are all powerful beyond our imagination.

Greg Mortenson was eager to make a difference. It didn't matter that he was just one guy working alone. He got it into his head that he was going to build a school for the children of a remote village in the high mountains of Pakistan. But what Mortenson didn't realize was that even with the best of intentions his well meaning plans to selflessly help others would meet only with frustration and failure. It wasn't until he discovered the collective power of cooperation that he would meet and exceed his goals. “It takes three cups of tea,” Mortenson said. “The first cup you're a stranger. The second cup a friend. And the third cup you become family. And for family we're prepared to do anything, even die.” In adopting the customs of the people he hoped to serve, the simple gesture of sharing tea, Mortenson realized a philosophy of peace and understanding that may inspire a spirit of cooperation to ease even violent conflicts throughout our troubled world. Greg Mortenson is the subject and co-author of the best selling book Three Cups of Tea.

Greg Mortenson was eager to make a difference. It didn't matter that he was just one guy working alone. He got it into his head that he was going to build a school for the children of a remote village in the high mountains of Pakistan. But what Mortenson didn't realize was that even with the best of intentions his well meaning plans to selflessly help others would meet only with frustration and failure. It wasn't until he discovered the collective power of cooperation that he would meet and exceed his goals. “It takes three cups of tea,” Mortenson said. “The first cup you're a stranger. The second cup a friend. And the third cup you become family. And for family we're prepared to do anything, even die.” In adopting the customs of the people he hoped to serve, the simple gesture of sharing tea, Mortenson realized a philosophy of peace and understanding that may inspire a spirit of cooperation to ease even violent conflicts throughout our troubled world. Greg Mortenson is the subject and co-author of the best selling book Three Cups of Tea.

Greg Mortenson, author of the New York Times best-selling book "Three Cups of Tea," will discuss his experiences in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since 1997, Mortenson's Central Asia Institute has raised funds to build 64 schools in remote tribal areas of the two countries. Mortenson puts a fresh -- and effective -- face on international security and the potential of one person as a force of positive influence. Image courtesy Greg Mortenson, Central Asia Institute. Recorded January 15, 2008.

This week, Maria Hinojosa speaks with humanitarian Greg Mortenson about his efforts to educate children, particularly girls, in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mortenson also shares his views on this week's arrest of a former Taliban defense minister.

Scripture: John 12Reference: Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations by Greg Mortenson