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Karen Chhour has made public this week that she is experiencing a toxic workplace at Parliament in a very public show of emption. She was also on Tova O'Briens podcast this week and the Children's Minister abruptly ended the interview citing the questions were 'revolting' A few days ago it was very important for NZ to know that there are "14 layers of management" at Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ with the Government blaming the previous Government for a "bloated bureaucracy" but on this mornings Breakfast show Minister Chris Bishop seemed to indicate that the number if layers didn't really matter...even though they really did matter a few days ago as we still await this Government to demonstrate what those 14 layers are Donald Trump got combative with a reporter at the National Associate of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention who asked about his past racist comments during a conversation about 2024 election issues. It was a car crash in slow motion and we'll check it over tonight. ==================================== Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ

In this episode, your hosts, Ben and Kate, discuss the latest Federal Reserve meeting that just happened as well as a big change in the structure used for relator commission fees from the National Association of REALTORS® . Research/Resources: “March Fed Meeting: Stocks Reach Record Highs on News of Future Rate Cuts” by Wayne Duggan and reviewed by Michael Adams. Published in Forbes website March 20, 2024 and available on https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/fomc-meeting-federal-reserve/ “5 Takeaways From the Federal Reserve Meeting” by Tim Smart. Published in U.S. News website March 21, 2024 and available on https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2024-03-21/5-takeaways-from-the-federal-reserve-meeting“The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement” by David Goldman and Anna Bahney. Published in CNN  website March 15, 2024 and available on https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/15/economy/nar-realtor-commissions-settlement/index.html“National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Seller” by Suzanne Bouhia. Published in National Associate of REALTORS® website March 15, 2024 and available on https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-reaches-agreement-to-resolve-nationwide-claims-brought-by-home-sellers Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

The federal budget has yielded a surplus for the first time in 15 years. The Australian India Business Council's National Associate Chair Irfan Malik envisions reinvesting this surplus in easing rental market pressures, households, and the development of industry-government partnerships to ease the business climate.

This week we welcome Dr. Dave Dorman, Dr. Rima Habre, and Dr. Megan Harries for Part 1 of our 2 part show on the National Academy of Sciences Report called “Why Indoor Chemistry Matters”. We will focus on what the findings mean for practitioners!   David C. Dorman, DVM, PhD is a professor of toxicology in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina State University. Dr. Dorman's research interests include neurotoxicology, nasal toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and cognition and olfaction in animals. Dr. Dorman is an elected fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences. Dr. Dorman is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology and the American Board of Toxicology. He has chaired or served on several National Research Council committees and is a National Associate of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. He completed a combined PhD and veterinary toxicology residency program at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University.   Rima Habre, ScD is an associate professor of environmental health and spatial sciences at the University of Southern California (USC). She leads the Exposure Sciences Research Program in the USC National Institute of Environmental Health P30 Center. Her expertise lies in environmental health, air pollution, and exposure sciences. Her research aims to understand the effects of complex air pollution mixtures in the indoor and outdoor environment on the health of vulnerable populations across the life course. Dr. Habre's expertise spans measurement, spatiotemporal and geographic information system–based modeling, and mobile health approaches to assessing personal exposures and health risk. She co-chairs the Geospatial Working Group in the nationwide National Institute of Health's Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes program. Dr. Habre received her ScD in environmental health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.   Megan E. Harries, PhD is a program officer with the Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She is the director of the Committee on Emerging Science on Indoor Chemistry, which authored the recently released report on Why Indoor Chemistry Matters. Trained as an analytical chemist, Dr. Harries received a BA from Fordham University and a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder. Prior to joining the National Academies, she was the recipient of a National Research Council Research Associateship, which she spent at the National Institute of Standards and Technology developing methods for more sensitive and repeatable chemical characterization of trace forensic evidence.   LEARN MORE at IAQ Radio!

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In this episode of the podcast Safeguarding Matters, we discuss volunteer management – the use of volunteers in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and their roles, the risks and how to address these risks. In these podcast series by the RSH Nigeria Hub, we'll discuss matters related to safeguarding in the humanitarian and development sector. We'll have conversations with thought leaders and practitioners who can offer insights that can help us all to better understand safeguarding and improve our practices. In this episode, Oge Chukwudozie, the National Associate for the RSH Nigerian Hub talks with HR professional Julie Adegbesan, Professor Olabunmi Ashimolowo, the Executive Director of Gender Development Initiative, and safeguarding focal point Bartholomew Agyo about engaging volunteers, risks and mitigation measures.

Clarion Johnson received his calling at thirteen years old, falling to one knee on the street near his Brooklyn home and breaking into a cold sweat after reading the biography of a missionary doctor. Clarion had an epiphany, at that moment he felt destined to become a physician.  Clarion was mentored by Dr. Haber at the Columbia Teachers College and funded his own education at Sarah Lawrence College, by working two jobs.  By the end of his four years in Bronxville, he was class president and captain of the basketball team. During his internship at Yale Medical School  he majored in internal medicine with a minor in cardiology. He then went on to a life of service utilizing his medical skills: Dr. Clarion Johnson is the former medical director of Exxon Mobil.  He is Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board of Public Health. Dr. Johnson sits on the boards of the Milbank Memorial Fund; the de Beaumont Foundation, Vice-chair of the Yale School of Public Health; Member of the Yale School of Management; Chair of the Yale nominating committee; Arch Diocese of New York's Health System; and is past chair of the Virginia Health Care Foundation and City Lights School. In January 2020 he was honored with a lifetime appointment as a National Associate of the National Research Council. Other honors include Presidents Award for the Oil and International Gas Producers Award for Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Social Responsibility of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. In 2011 he received a medal from the French Army's Institute De Recherche Biomedical for “Project Tetrapole”—a public partnership on malaria research. He is Chair of the Yale nominating committee and a distinguished member of the Cosmos Club.  We are honored to host this truly remarkable man of service to this episode of Intrinsic Drive™. Intrinsic Drive™ is produced by Ellen Strickler and Phil Wharton. Special thanks to Andrew Hollingworth, our sound engineer and technical editor.  For more information on this and other episodes visit us at www.whartonhealth.com/intrinsicdrive. Follow us on socials (links below) including Instagram  @intrinsicdrivelive

Wendy Sterling is a Divorce Coach and the leading global Divorce Recovery Specialist as well as the founder of The Divorce Rehab™. Wendy helps divorced women who are having trouble moving forward and tired of feeling stuck, pain, fear, resentment, anger, and guilt to find confidence, self-worth, joy, and freedom.  Her vision is to change the stigma of divorce from one of shame to empowerment. Prior to founding her company and 5-Step proprietary program, The Divorce R.E.H.A.B., Wendy established her 18-year career as a top-level advertising sales executive in the digital space.  After learning of her own unexpected divorce, she realized her divorce was a GIFT and she was meant to make a more profound impact in the world.  Her vision is for other women to see their divorce as an empowering experience that happens FOR them, not TO them.  Wendy is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from The Co-Active Training Institute and a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) from the National Associate of Divorce Professionals (NADP).  She is also the host of The Divorced Woman's Guide™ podcast, an author, speaker, and an Advanced ThetaHealer®.https://linktr.ee/rebeccaewhitmanShow Notes-her divorce storyhow she left Corporate America with her side hustleHer Five Steps of Divorce Rehab1. Life Transition2. Rediscovering your identity and voice3. Ending victim and self pity4. Healing and Mourning5. AcceptanceCreate a new vision for your lifehttp://www.wendysterling.net/http://www.contactwendy.com/http://www.facebook.com/groups/divorcerehabwithwendyhttp://www.instagram.com/divorcerehabwithwendy

*Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley – To Preserve The Nation – FreedomsRisingSun.com. * We were born for this moment in history! * Capitol Violence: Agent Provocateurs Led the Charge - WorldAffairsBrief.com. * With certification, Congress has betrayed the nation - WND.com. * More Election Fraud in Georgia Comes to Light. * Former AG William Barr accused President Donald Trump on Thursday of "orchestrating a mob" of his supporters to pressure Congress to overturn the presidential election. * Rudy Giuliani: President Donald Trump owes it to his supporters to declassify everything before he leaves office. * Rush Limbaugh: Dems 'terrified' president will declassify records! * Trade organization for home sellers imposes speech ban on members' private lives - Other groups expected to follow National Associate of Realtors - Real Clear Investigations, WND.com. The sweeping prohibition applies to association members 24/7, covering all communication, private and professional, written and spoken, online and off. Punishment could top out at a maximum fine of $15,000 and expulsion from the organization. * Big Tech Begins Conservative Purge, Dozens of Leading Accounts Shut Down, Banned!

Hour 1 * Guest: C. L. Bryant – Talk Host, Public Speaker, Film Maker, commentator and Author! – TheCLBryantShow.com. * C. L. Speaks at Utah Eagle Forum Event Saturday, Jan 9th, That’s Today! – Free Via Facebook Live Stream – UtahEagleForum.org. * Mr. Bryant: Creator & Star of the Crystal Dove award winning movie ‘RUNAWAY SLAVE’. * A race for freedom, a book written by a black conservative voice, C. L. Bryant. * C. L. Is Founder: One Nation Back to God. Hour 2 *Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley – To Preserve The Nation – FreedomsRisingSun.com. * We were born for this moment in history! * Capitol Violence: Agent Provocateurs Led the Charge – WorldAffairsBrief.com. * With certification, Congress has betrayed the nation – WND.com. * More Election Fraud in Georgia Comes to Light. * Former AG William Barr accused President Donald Trump on Thursday of “orchestrating a mob” of his supporters to pressure Congress to overturn the presidential election. * Rudy Giuliani: President Donald Trump owes it to his supporters to declassify everything before he leaves office. * Rush Limbaugh: Dems ‘terrified’ president will declassify records! * Trade organization for home sellers imposes speech ban on members’ private lives – Other groups expected to follow National Associate of Realtors – Real Clear Investigations, WND.com. The sweeping prohibition applies to association members 24/7, covering all communication, private and professional, written and spoken, online and off. Punishment could top out at a maximum fine of $15,000 and expulsion from the organization. * Big Tech Begins Conservative Purge, Dozens of Leading Accounts Shut Down, Banned! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

“A single leader doesn’t have all the answers.” - Lucy Ito Thank you for tuning in to episode 96 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your host, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. This episode is brought to you by Trellance transforming data into actionable insight for credit unions from coast to coast.My guest on today’s show is Lucy Ito, the President, and CEO of NASCUS, The National Associate of State Credit Union Supervisors. We talk about credit unions and the relationship with regulators because of Lucy’s interesting seat at the table and perspective on it all. She brings leaders together from both sides and has them at the same table. We talk about leadership lessons learned, staying connected in remote environments, and even Lucy’s quest to make the perfect granola.Lucy shares how her team has maintained and enhanced their camaraderie in the virtual setting and how she has grown as a leader during the pandemic. She also discusses the nuances of leadership and remote onboarding while navigating through changes in credit union regulations in a global crisis. Lucy believes that credit unions have to adjust to consumers’ expectations to stay competitive in financial services. Lucy shares what she will be proud her team has accomplished a year from now.When asked about leadership, Lucy shares what inspired her to take the position at NASCUS and how that inspiration has changed with gained experiences. Lucy believes that she has a collaborative leadership style, but she is also hands-off with her team allowing them to develop their decision-making skills. Lucy loves to cook when she has time to relax and recharge, and she has taken time in the last few months to perfect her granola recipe.We finish up with the rapid-fire questions, and we learn that Lucy wanted to be a Supreme Court Justice when she grew up and listening to NPR every morning keeps her informed. Time with family has become more important, and worrying about what people think has become less. Enjoy my conversation with Lucy Ito!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher Books mentioned on The CUInsight Experience podcast: Book List How to find Lucy:Lucy Ito, the President and CEO of NASCUS lito@nascus.orgwww.nascus.orgLinkedIn

Dr Zieve talks with Dr Bill Chameides of Duke University about environmental awareness, seeking positive solutions and strategies for health in a hazardous world.Dr Bill Chameides is Dean and Nicholas Professor of the Environment at Duke University, with more than 30 years in academia as a professor, researcher, teacher and mentor. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a fellow of the American Geophysical Union, and a recipient of the American Geophysical Unionís MacElwane Award. He has served on numerous national and international committees and task forces, including three years as chief scientist of the Environmental Defense Fund, and in recognition was named a National Associate of the National Academies for "extraordinary service." In November 2008 Bill was appointed vice chair of the Committee on Americaís Climate Choices [http://americasclimatechoices.org/], commissioned by Congress to develop a multi-decadal roadmap for Americaís response to climate change. Read more at thegreengrok.com If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Why is Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Sexual Harassment (SEAH) such a key issue in the aid sector, and what is being done to address it? Paul Nolan interviews Natalie Versteeg and Gwilym Jones from the Safeguarding Unit at the Department for International Development (DFID) to learn more about the importance of the Safeguarding Summit in 2018, why the Hub was established and what other safeguarding initiatives DFID is involved in. Nastasya Gecim talks to our National Associate in Ethiopia, Semhal Getachew, to look at how the Hub will work with civil society to tackle safeguarding issues in Ethiopia. The COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges and risks for safeguarding and key messages on safeguarding in pandemics will be shared.

In today's world, many small business owners are so overwhelmed by all of the marketing choices available to them that they simply choose to do nothing. They will then wear that decision as a badge of honor and boast that they don't have to advertise. They claim they "get all their business by word of mouth". You will find some businesses that survive that way, but for most survival is all it is. In any community... if you ask residents to rank the 10 most successful businesses in town, there will never be a business named who didn't/doesn't advertise. According to the National Associate of Small Businesses, 20 percent of small businesses in the US fail. The vast majority of those that fail rely far too heavily on word of mouth. By simply adding a branding campaign to your strategy, you can kick your word of mouth results into overdrive.

Listen in on our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson's conversation with industry leader, Michael Kenyon, President and CEO of the National Associate of Charitable Gift Planners (NACGP) as Michael shares his career lessons.

Dr. Juan E. Gilbert is the Presidential Endowed Professor and Chair of the Human-Centered Computing Division in the School of Computing at Clemson University where he leads the Interaction and Information Lab. He is also a National Associate of the National Research Council of the National Academies, an ACM Distinguished Speaker and a Senior Member of the IEEE. Dr. Gilbert was recently named one of the 50 most important African-Americans in Technology.

In the United States alone, $13 Billion a year is spent on sex trafficking, which is more than is spent on the NFL, MBA, and MLB combined. Whether we realize it or not, it's happening in our cities on a grand scale.   As a survivor herself, Harmony "Dust" Grillo knows the pain and suffering that victims of abuse and sex trafficking experience.  After undergoing her own healing and personal transformation, Harmony chose to return to the industry as a social worker, helping other women (and girls) gain the freedom and healing they never knew was possible. The impact of her organization, Treasures, now reaches across the globe to over 100 cities in 9 countries on 6 continents, instilling 3 core values into the women - that they are LOVED, VALUED and PURPOSED. In this interview, Harmony shares her own story, along with the lasting impact that the sex industry has on these women.  She also provides background insight into how women get into the industry - 90% were abused as children - and how they are bringing healing to these women through Outreach, Care, and Training initiatives. As well, they have launched a Men For Treasures initiative which works to reduce the demand.  It is now largely supported and funded by men who are redirecting money that they used to spend on strip clubs, pornography, prostitutes and escorts, to help bring healing to the women affected.   Harmony shares with us how we can get involved, whether it's simply praying for these women, volunteering our time and resources, or starting a local initiative using their model of support. In addition, she also describes the power of unconditional love and community for bringing healing hope to those in need.  Whether you choose to support this cause or simply take what Harmony shares and apply it to your own passion project, this interview is well-worth listening to.  Enjoy!  Key Takeaways 1) In the United States alone, $13 Billion a year is spent on sex trafficking, which is more than is spent on the NFL, MBA, and MLB combined. 2) The power of a postcard. Use what you have in your hands, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, and let God do the rest. 3) The power of community. People just want to love and be loved.  4) Christianity is NOT a behavioral modification program. Don't push your beliefs on others. Love people unconditionally and let them experience their own heart transformation on their own time.   5) The healing process takes whatever it takes, and it's worth it. How To Get Support Go to www.iamatreasure.com and click on the "Industry Girls Only" tab.  Pick up a copy of Harmony's book: Scars & Stilettos. How To Get Involved 1) Amazon Smile - Choose "Treasures" as your preferred charity and every time you spend money through the Amazon Smile program, Amazon donates a portion to Treasures. 2) Prayer Team - Join their prayer team and or pray on your own, for those in the industry to experience the healing power of prayer. 3) Volunteer - Apply online to become a volunteer. 4) Financial Partnership - Treasures is funded by individual donations and appreciates your financial support.  5) Launch A Local Initiative - Get training from Treasures and launch an initiative in your city or country.     Harmony "Dust" Grillo Bio Harmony “Dust” Grillo founded Treasures Ministries (Treasures), a faith-based, survivor-led outreach and support group to women in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking in 2003. She completed a Master's Degree in Social Work at UCLA before going on to work as a Children's Social Worker at the Department of Children Services. In 2007, she received the Dorothy F. Kirby Outstanding Youth Social Worker Award from the National Associate of Social Workers. As a sex-industry overcomer, Harmony is passionate about assisting women in their journey of healing and transformation. Using a combination of personal stories, biblical insights and evidence-based theories, she sheds light on the impact a “pornified” culture has on the people who live in it. In 2007, Harmony's story was featured in Glamour Magazine, bringing an international spotlight to the work of Treasures. As the need for similar organizations across the globe became apparent, Harmony and her team began training others to replicate the Treasures' model of outreach and care in their cities. Since that point, through their Outreach Training Program, Treasures has provided training to help launch outreaches in over a hundred cities, in nine countries, on six continents. Her vision is to see a sex industry outreach trained and mobilized in every major city on the globe where the commercial sex industry is operating. She has been featured in various media sources, including Glamour Magazine, The Dr. Drew Show, The Tyra Banks Show and Preachers of LA. She is a sought after speaker and her memoir, Scars & Stilettos, gives an account of the journey of going from working in strip clubs, to leading an organization that reaches women in the sex industry on a global scale. Connect With Harmony & Her Team Online www.iamatreasure.com  

The Geoff & Jeffrey Show, Episode #2 Two guys who talk Audio, Video, Content Creation, and those other things. Today's Topics: --------------- Audio Book trials and tribulations National Associate of Broadcasters Amazing Advances in Technology PTZ- (Pan Tilt Zoom) Cameras Logitech C920 Webcams NDI- Network Device Interface Skype and other types of online show recording One of Geoff's earliest recordings. Telling the story of the Three Little Pigs. Super Cute! The Green Man with the shirt on! ABBA enunciation The Opera is the place to go! Blab Technical Difficulties and describing frozen expressions you can't see in Audio YouTube Live Streaming Wirecast Green Screen Magic The ease of live streaming on Blab.im Commodore 64 programming, BBS System, video titling, robot control, ham radio packet, and MIDI control of 6 synthesizers CB & Ham Radio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find all things Geoff at geoffblanchard.com Everything Jeffrey is doing can be found at holbrooknewmedia.com

David P. Ward is a director with the National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers, has over 33 years experience with the U.S. Border Patrol and Department of Homeland Security and founded he US Border Patrol’s Search, Trauma and Rescue Team just to name a few of his accolades. David joins the show to discuss border safety and illegal immigration; some of our topics include the daily life of a border patrol agent and the violence, how items and people come across the border, why people are illegally crossing the border, Syrian Refugees and so much more. He also gives solutions on how to make the borders safer, whether to build a wall or not, how we can discourage illegal immigration and policy reform solutions. David gives a very interesting perspective into the world of border security that most people never have the opportunity to explore. On top of all of that, former agent Ward is also an expert in human tracking and shares some of his secrets of tracking down people along the border.To find out more about the National Associate of Former Border Patrol Officers you can go to www.nafbpo.org.Thanks to all the listeners, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

James M. Gentile is the Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences at Hope College and the past President of Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a Tucson, AZ-based foundation dedicated to science since 1912. Jim received his Master's and PhD in Genetics from Illinois State University and conducted a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Jim then joined the faculty of Hope College where he remained for nearly 30 years before becoming President of Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation that funds innovative scientific research. In 2013, Jim returned to Hope College where he is today. Jim has received many awards and honors during his career, including the Alexander Hollaender Research Excellence Award from the Environmental Mutagen Society, the Cancer Medallion of the Japanese National Cancer Institute, and the Science Medal of Distinction of Pisa, Italy. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a National Associate of the National Academies of Sciences, and a National Academies education mentor. Jim was also honored by Illinois State University with an Alumni Achievement Award and election to the university Hall of Fame, and was given a Special Achievement Award by the Council on Undergraduate Research. Jim is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.

Marlee Matlin She came to prominence in 1986 as the deaf leading lady in the movie “Children of a Lesser God”. Her Quote: “Silence is the last thing the world will ever hear from me.” From her bio in the International Movie Database. IMDB.comMarlee Beth Matlin was born to Don and Libby Matlin; she was their third child. Marlee lost much of her hearing at the age of 18 months. That didn't stop her, though, from acting in a children's theater company at age 7; she was Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." Her deafness never held her back. As an adult she said it so eloquently: "I have always resisted putting limitations on myself, both professionally and personally." Around 30 years ago, my employer participated in a state run program to integrate many deaf and hard of hearing people into the workplace. I can only say that this program has been an amazing success. Back then, hearing people sometimes found themselves uncomfortable associating with people who spoke a different language when they couldn’t understand or participate in the conversation. Yes, I did say different language. American Sign Language or ASL is not just a translation of English. It has its own rich culture, each word describing an object or concept, just like any form of verbal communication. Facial expressions are very important,and there are dialects, accents, and slang that is different based on local traditions and practices. When I took a beginner class back in the 80’s, I was taught to use the sign for “home” when I was going home. Locally, our deaf community says basically, “I’m going to the house”. This being said, I really believe that ASL is one of the most elegant and beautiful languages in the world. The emotions expressed and received makes it quite intuitive even to those who can’t sign a single letter. Learning is so much easier as well since each sign in form describes the word or concept, many times creating a picture of it. Another dimension of the beauty is expressed when ASL is used for art purposes by signing to music, interpreting the words and emotions of the piece. It has a similar feel to expressive, interpretive dance, and can easily move you to tears. In high school, my daughter Ecil performed an emotional sign language translation of Flyleaf’s “All Around Me”. While most people think of signed songs as being slow, flowing, and quiet, this song has energy throughout, and on the bridge has a rapid fire, almost violent emotional outburst that opened the eyes of many to new possibilities of using language as art. The friendships I have in the local deaf community are valued for exactly that. These are my friends. While I am by no means fluent in ASL, my friends have accepted my handicap and help me to learn more with every conversation. I could only wish that hearing people would be so tolerant and forgiving of my mistakes. Another of the wonderful things is attempting to master humor. I find it quite rewarding when I give a quick sign accompanied by the proper nuance of facial expression and am rewarded with a literal laugh out loud by one of my deaf friends. The integration in our workplace is complete. I realized this was the case when I began to see hearing people signing to each other across the noisy workroom floor. The deaf and hearing employees socialize outside of work as well, and everyone is enriched as a result. Listen, there is a full community of wonderful people all around you that seems to be invisible to many hearing people who rush through their lives ignoring all but their own pursuits. Find them. Learn their language. I suspect you will be rewarded for these relationships even more than they will. Links to resources to interact with the deaf and hard of hearing community will be included in the show notes for this episode. Official Marlee Matlin Website     http://www.marleematlinsite.com/ http://www.deaflibrary.org/ http://www.deafwebsites.com/ National Associate of the Deaf     http://nad.org/ Go to daggersofthemind.com. Also, drop us an email let us know what you think. Feedback@daggersofthemind.com ------------------------------------------- Michael Jordan “You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” Entrepreneurs seem to have a common theme in their promotional literature, videos and at the ever present conventions. There is an enthusiasm that takes outside people by surprise. When you cut through the exuberance, the basic message is this:  If you believe you can do it, you can. A lot of fun has been made of this concept, even to the point of movies bringing it up. In the Film “The American President” when he observed the wild excitement at his opponent’s political rally, Michael Douglas quips that he thought they were “getting ready to buy some Amway products.” Let’s look at this concept a little closer. It is not a magic incantation that easily makes everything appear just because you believe it will. There is one valid point, however that must be considered. If you don’t think you can, you will not try. Why waste your valuable time on fruitless pursuits? There aren’t many who will put time, effort and precious resources into lost causes. Alternatively, many so called “lost causes” are not actually “lost” but are merely difficult. Since we can’t see the possibilities we never start the projects in the first place. People who think like this will never know the rewards possible when you systematically tackle the jobs thought impossible. If you aim at nothing, you will most likely hit it. A quote from a man who knew all about failure: “Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”  Thomas Edison There’s a reason the symbol of the big idea is a light bulb. It was invented after thousands failures. We’ll finish with another Edison quote:“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” http://basketball.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Jordan   -------------------------------------------------To leave us a voice mail, call 304-460-5760.Also, at daggersofthemind.com you can subscribe for free using iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and even email.  

Kai Lee Compass and Gyroscope: Integrating Science and Politics for the Environment Kai Lee, Ph.D., has written a beautiful book called The Gyroscope and the Compass: Integrating Science and Policy for the Environment about real-world work toward sustainability. “I have come to think of science and democracy as compass and gyroscope—navigation aids in the quest for sustainability,” he writes. Join Michael Lerner for a conversation that explores the interface of science, policy and large-scale philanthropy. Dr Kai Lee Dr. Kai Lee joined the David & Lucile Packard Foundation in June 2007 as program officer with the Conservation and Science program, where he is responsible for the science subprogram. Before joining the foundation, Kai taught at Williams College from 1991 through 2007, and he is now the Rosenburg Professor of Environmental Studies, emeritus. He directed the Center for Environmental Studies at Williams from 1991–1998 and 2001–2002. Lee also taught from 1973 to 1991 at the University of Washington in Seattle. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University and an A.B., magna cum laude, in physics, from Columbia University. He is the author of Compass and Gyroscope (1993) and coauthor of the National Research Council study, Our Common Journey (1999). He is a National Associate of the National Research Council. He is a member of the National Academies Roundtable on Science and Technology for a Sustainability Transition, and served most recently as vice-chair of the National Academies panel that wrote Informing Decisions in a Changing Climate (2009). Earlier, Lee had been a White House Fellow and represented the state of Washington as a member of the Northwest Power Planning Council. He was appointed in 2009 to the Science Advisory Board of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Find out more about The New School at tns.commonweal.org.