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Poet and translator Henry Taylor was born in Lincoln, Virginia on June 21, 1942. He earned a BA from the University of Virginia and an MA from Hollins University. Taylor's many poetry collections include Crooked Run (2006); Understanding Fiction: Poems 1986-1996; The Flying Change (1985), for which he received the Pulitzer Prize; An Afternoon of Pocket Billiards (1975); and The Horse Show at Midnight(1966). He has translated works from Bulgarian, French, Hebrew, Italian, and Russian. His translations include Black Book of the Endangered Species (1999) by the Bulgarian poet Vladimir Levchev and Electra (1988) by Sophocles. Taylor is a professor of literature and codirector of the MFA program in creative writing at American University in Washington, DC. In 2001 he was inducted into the Fellowship of Southern Writers.After winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for his book, The Flying Change: Poems, poet Henry Taylor remarked to Joseph McLellan of the Washington Post: “The Pulitzer has a funny way of changing people's opinions about it. If you haven't won one, you go around saying things like ‘Well, it's all political' or ‘It's a lottery' and stuff like that. I would like to go on record as saying that although I'm deeply grateful and feel very honored, I still believe that it's a lottery and that nobody deserves it.” Despite his disbelief that he could earn such a prestigious award, the Pulitzer is not the only major prize Taylor has won. His other honors include the Witter Bynner Foundation Poetry Prize from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Golden Crane Award of the Washington Chapter of the American Literary Translators Association.Taylor also has a sense for the comic. Indeed, the poet has remarked that he was first recognized as the author of several verse parodies, which he submitted to the magazine Sixties. “I was mildly nettled to find that they were better known, at least among poets, than anything else I had done,” Taylor reflects in the Contemporary Authors Autobiography Series. These parodies, along with other poems, appear in the author's first poetry collection, The Horse Show at Midnight (1966). This book also contains poems concerned with the unavoidable changes people must go through in life, a theme that dominates many of Taylor's verses. Dillard explains, “Henry Taylor has for all his poetic career been drawn inexorably to questions of time and mutability, of inevitable and painful change in even the most fixed and stable of circumstances.” The conflict between a desire for life to remain constant and predictable and the realization of the necessity for change in the form of aging, personal growth, and death creates a tension in Taylor's poems that is also present in his other collections, including An Afternoon of Pocket Billiards. Dillard calls this third collection, which contains all the poems previously published in Breakings, Taylor's “best work” up to that time, “clearly marking growth and progress to match his own changes in the years since The Horse Show at Midnight.”A lover of horses since his childhood in rural Virginia, Taylor uses an equestrian term for the title of his fifth book of poems, The Flying Change (1985). The name refers to the mid-air change of leg, or lead, a horse may sometimes make while cantering. Several of the poems contained in the collection describe similarly unexpected changes that occur in the course of otherwise predictable lives spent in relaxed, countryside settings. “Thus in the best poems here,” comments New York Times Book Review contributor Peter Stitt, “we find something altogether different from the joys of preppy picnicking. Mr. Taylor seeks for his poetry [a] kind of unsettling change, [a] sort of rent in the veil of ordinary life.” Some examples of this in The Flying Change are the poems “Landscape with Tractor,” in which the narrator discovers a corpse in a field, and “At the Swings,” in which the poet reflects on his cancer-stricken mother-in-law, while pushing his sons on a swing set. Other poems in the book explore the effects of such incidents as a small herd of deer suddenly interrupting the peace of a lazy day in which the narrator has been reflecting on his old age, or the surprise of seeing a horse rip its neck on a barbed wire fence.A number of critics, like Washington Times reviewer Reed Whittemore, laud Taylor's calm thoughtfulness in these and other poems, comparing it to the tone of other current poets. “Much contemporary verse is now so flighty,” says Whittemore, “so persistently thoughtless, that in contrast the steadiness of [The Flying Change], its persistence in exploring the mental dimensions of a worthwhile moment, is particularly striking, a calmness in the unsettled poetic weather.” Other critics, like Poetry contributor David Shapiro, also compliment the writer on his sensitivity to the atmosphere of the countryside. “Taylor is a poet of white clapboard houses that have existed ‘longer / than anyone now alive,'” observes Shapiro, who quotes the poet. “That is why Taylor can be such a satisfactory poet,” the reviewer concludes.Though he has written award-winning verses, Taylor remains under the radar. According to Garrett and others, this is due to Taylor's nonconformist approach. The critic continues: “In forms and content, style and substance, he is not so much out of fashion as deliberately, determinedly unfashionable. His love of form is (for the present) unfashionable. His sense of humor, which does not spare himself, is unfashionable. His preference for country life, in the face of the fact that the best known of his contemporaries are bunched up in several urban areas, cannot have made them, the others, feel easy about him, or themselves for that matter. They have every good reason to try to ignore him.” Whittemore compares Taylor's technically well-ordered style and leisurely reflections of life to the poetry of Robert Frost and Howard Nemerov. “Among 20th-century poets,” Whittemore concludes, “Mr. Taylor is ... trying to carry on with this old and honorable, but now unfavored, mission of the art. He enjoys such reflections, reaching (but modestly) for what, remember, we even used to call wisdom.”Taylor lives and works in Leesburg, Virginia.-bio via Poetry Foundation Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Roger Herr, president of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), discussing his journey in physical therapy, the APTA's initiatives, and advocacy efforts. Roger shares his career path from PT school to managing home care operations, emphasizing the APTA's focus on improving payment models and transitioning to value-based care through member engagement. He outlines the strategic planning process for the next three to five years, highlighting the importance of addressing unsustainable payment systems and workforce challenges. The conversation also covers recent legislative wins, including changes in Medicare regulations and telehealth access, while underscoring the APTA as a community that supports professional growth. Roger encourages innovation within the profession and expresses gratitude for the engaged APTA members, concluding with a call for continued involvement in advocacy efforts.   Time Stamps:  00:00-05:19: "Insights from APTA President Roger Herr on Physical Therapy's Future" 05:19-09:48: Innovative Payment Models and APTA's Strategic Planning 10:27-11:04: "Collaborative Efforts for APTA's Future Planning" 12:25-14:56: "Transforming Strategic Planning: Engaging Members and Addressing Workforce Challenges" 15:05-18:07: "APTA Strategic Planning and Advocacy Insights" 19:56-23:55: "Advancing Telehealth and Workforce Diversity in Physical Therapy" 25:47-29:55: "Embracing Innovation and Change in Physical Therapy"   More About Roger Herr: Roger Herr is VP VNSNY Home Care at VNS Health in NYC. A distinguished healthcare leader with over 35 years of experience in post-acute care, quality reporting, health plan, and rehabilitation. Roger has implemented multiple post-acute care regulatory changes in home health, hospice, and long-term care. He has lived and worked in New York, Washington, California, and Pennsylvania. He has served multiple federal technical expert panels and quality and policy reform appointments. Roger is currently President of APTA and has twenty years of board experience in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) specialty sections, state chapters, and national board of directors.  An APTA member since 1985, Herr's previous association service includes previous terms on the APTA Board of Directors, serving as chief delegate for New York, and serving on APTA's Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. He has been recognized as Physical Therapist of the Year by the Washington Chapter (2006), and received APTA's Lucy Blair Service Award (2021) and Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award (2021). Resources from this Episode: Roger on LinkedIn American Physical Therapy Association APTA Advocacy APTA Strategic Plan 2022-2025   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

I was invited to the first Washington Chapter BHA Rendezvous event. I sat down with some board members of the Washington Chapter of BHA the night before the event that I had a booth at. I wanted to highlight some of the past achievements the chapter has made while also making sure to find out what conservation projects they had coming up in the near future. I was joined by Clarence Rushing, Mandy Carlstom and Jon Dykes in this episode and I hope you all enjoy the conversation. Also make sure you like and subscribe to try and get this content out in front of more people. Thanks for the support and visit me at Elliottoutdoors.com Elliottoutdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ http://www.youtube.com/@elliott_outdoors   BHA WASHINGTON https://www.backcountryhunters.org/get_engaged_washington https://www.backcountryhunters.org/washington_calenda https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhunters_wa?igsh=MTR1b29nZThoZDA1ZQ== https://www.facebook.com/groups/WashingtonBHA/?ref=share_group_link  

Research participants are sometimes the most important part of science. Without participants there is no data, and without data there are no findings. In this week's episode, both of our storytellers become an active part of scientific research. Part 1: Therapist Susan Fee signs up herself and her daughter for a stress management research study. Part 2: While suffering from a panic attack, comedian Kenice Mobley reflects on a psychology experiment about the impact of race on comfort that she took part in. Susan Fee is a mental health therapist, living and working in Seattle. She is completing her certification as a Financial Therapist to help clients develop healthy stories around money. Susan is also the director of Brainpower Chronicles: Stories of Mental Health in support of the Washington Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness. Learn more at www.SusanFee.com. Kenice Mobley is a standup comedian and filmmaker who lives in Brooklyn, New York. Kenice performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. In 2021, she was listed as one of Vulture's Comedians You Should and Will Know. In 2022, she performed at the Netflix is A Joke Festival as part of the taped show “Introducing….”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by WDFW director Kelly Susewind for a conversation covering some topics of concern and questions gathered from polling a group of sportsman and woman. Mike Herz of the American Bear Foundation, Mandy Carlstrom from the Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Angler and Gary Strassburg of the Conservation Coalition of Washingotn joined me to have a great converstation with the Director and we gathered some great information on steps forward for hunters and outdoorsmen and woman. Elliott Outdoors https://elliott-outdoors.myshopify.com/ https://youtube.com/@elliottoutdoorgear Gary Strassburg https://www.instagram.com/garystrassburg/ Mike Herz https://www.instagram.com/herzmike/ Mandy Carlstrom https://www.instagram.com/mandy_carlstrom/ Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife https://wdfw.wa.gov/ American Bear Foundation  https://www.americanbearfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/americanbearfoundation/ https://www.instagram.com/wa_chapter_abf/ Backcountry Hunters and Anglers https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhunters_wa/ https://www.instagram.com/bha_washington_afi/ Conservation Coalition of Washington  https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/  

This time, GCP does a throwback episode of show 152 with Dan Nims, the chief investigator for the Washington chapter of MUFON. Dan is retired from the US Air Force (thank you for your service) where he started his career as a fighter pilot and test pilot, followed by advancing to Director of Test for the F-22 program and finally Director of Test Resources. He spent his initial retirement years as a small businessman in Walla Walla and is now re-retired. He has been a member of MUFON since 2017 and Chief Investigator since 2018. He handles on average 200 reported UFO cases per year. MUFON is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 charitable corporation and the world's oldest and largest civilian UFO investigation & research organization. Their goal is to be the inquisitive minds' refuge seeking answers to that most ancient question, "Are we alone in the universe?" The Washington Chapter hosts a monthly lecture series on Zoom where anyone can ask questions and hear how MUFON of Washington State handles UFO cases. 00:24 - Justin reflects on the recording of this best of, talks about GCP ramping up this coming fall, and Jeff talks about getting out of the city to camp out. Justin talks about his trip to Ocean Shores, getting sprinkled on while there, and gives props to Brogan and his van. He gives a shout-out to Ocean Pores and talks about watching live music at Galway Bay Irish Pub. The guys give love to Porch Fest and jump into the replay. Special Guest: Dan Nims.

  Charles Anderson is a landscape architect and fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, He is a Principal of the Phoenix-based landscape architecture firm, Charles Anderson Landscape Architecture, which is the continuation of his practice of the Seattle-based firm Charles Anderson Landscape Architecture. Anderson is recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects for combining nature, community needs, and art into his designs, emphasizing sustainability, indigenous plants and urban ecology.   His firm has an extensive record of award-winning multi-disciplinary park projects including over 25 community-based projects within the Seattle metropolitan area. Many of CALA's projects involve extensive public participation, including collaborations with community and neighborhood groups and public presentations. Recent neighborhood park projects include Roxhill Wetland and Bog Park in West Seattle and, the restoration of the 500 Area of Discovery Park, both of which received Merit Awards from the Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and improvements to Mineral Springs Park to enhance public access and use including a new art walk and gathering spaces.   Show Highlights Charles shares tips for creating landscapes all around the world.  The importance of ASLA, American Society of Landscape Architects and other trade organizations to propel your career.  Everything you need to know about selecting native and adaptive plants. The dangers to the industry and environment if you ignore the native plants for something that grows quicker. Resource suggestions to figure out what is native in different regions to optimize the landscape. Why we need to love weeds more. Environmental landscape is an essential card in your lens. Seeing buildings  like mountains will help shape your design and create a natural system that benefits the earth.   “Mentors, I think, are the most critical part of the practice if you really want to aspire and get the opportunities of the greatest projects to work on. You observe how they behave, you observe how they create opportunities. And with each one of 'em [mentors], I captured something from them that became part of who I am. You can't always pinball, can't just read about it, you have to actually witness it. Some of us learned by rhythm, some of us had to see or hear.” -Charles Anderson Get the episode transcript here!!   Show Resource and Information Linkedin Charles Anderson Landscape Architecture Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2023 GBES

Hello, listeners! Dr. F Scott Feil here, and I am excited to talk about this week's episode featuring Roger Herr, President of the APTA and Vice President of Visiting Nurse Society in New York, a physical therapist with extensive experience in leadership and advocacy. Throughout the episode, Herr shares his journey to becoming a leader in the physical therapy field and his experiences serving on the APTA board. Herr's journey started with a change in career direction from engineering to physical therapy, which led him to become involved in district and state advocacy. One of the most impactful moments for Herr came when he found his voice in advocating for patient-centered care at a CMS meeting. From there, he continued to grow as a leader, serving as the president of the Home Health section and the chief delegate in the Seattle chapter. These experiences allowed him to gain a national perspective and ultimately led him to run for and serve on the APTA board. Throughout the episode, Herr also discusses the characteristics that he believes are essential for effective leadership, including understanding the wider set of needs, respecting and utilizing resources, being collaborative, critical thinking, creating a safe space for conversation, and ensuring that all voices are heard. If you're interested in learning more about leadership in the physical therapy field, this episode is a must-listen. Herr's experiences and insights provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to grow as a leader and advocate for their profession. So, tune in and join us for this engaging conversation! Roger Herr, PT, MPA, is APTA President for a three-year term of 2021 through 2023. He is also Vice President of Visiting Nurse Society in New York. An APTA member since 1985, Herr's previous association service includes previous terms on the APTA Board of Directors, serving as chief delegate for New York, and serving on APTA's Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. He has been recognized as Physical Therapist of the Year by the Washington Chapter (2006), and received APTA's Lucy Blair Service Award (2021) and Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award (2021). Feel free to reach out to him at https://twitter.com/RAHPT Special thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.-The XZBN Network Programming is brought to you by BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE - For the coffee that your brain will love, visit Beautiful Mind Coffee, www.beautifulmindcoffee.ca.

Learn what we know about these often undetected conditions. We look back to relevant episodes and some important comments from our experts.   We also asked our producer Sean Fox for some of his favorite episodes from the past year. Guests:              Episode 36.  Quick Virtual Workouts for Anywhere   Lauren Updyke, MS, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Trainer, Director of the University of Washington Whole U program.   Episode 6. Cardiovascular Health—How to Keep Beat with your Heart                 Eugene Yang, MD: Cardiologist, Clinical Associate Professor, Cardiology, UW School of Medicine; Medical Director for UW Physicians Eastside Specialty Center, Governor of the Washington Chapter of the American College of Cardiology; Director of the Cardiovascular Wellness & Prevention Program at University of Washington    Episode 15. What Everyone Should Know about Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Sarah Ross Viles, MPH: Director of the Tobacco Studies Program University of Washington, former Chronic Disease Program manager Public Health, King County Washington. Tim McAfee, M.D. Affiliate Assistant Professor, Health Sciences University of Washington, Former Director, Office on Smoking and Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Consultant with the CDC Anti Smoking Media Campaign   Episode 4.  Diet - Eat, Drink and Be Healthy            Marian L. Neuhouser, PhD, RD Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, Program Head, Cancer Prevention Program Public Health Sciences Division, Affiliate Professor University of Washington, School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology ALSO: Episode 27: Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes and Other Common Endocrine Health Issues              Arthi Thirumalai, MD.  Assistant Professor, Endocrinology Division, University of Washington Episode 16. Mental Health: Part 1—General Depression; Part 2—Deeper Depression, Suicide and Suicide Prevention.               Daniel J. Singer Ph.D. Washington State Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Specialized in the Counseling and Treatment on Mental Health Diagnosis.  Dr. Jeffrey Sung M.D. University of Washington Instructor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Board certified psychiatrist at the University of Washington, the Pioneer Square Clinic, and in private practice. Episode 10. Prostate Cancer:  A) Detection, Diagnosis and PSA, B) Surveillance and Treatments                Daniel W. Lin, MD, Professor Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Chief of UW Urologic Oncology, and The Pritt Family Endowed Chair for Prostate Cancer Research.           Episode 52: Hiking, Backpacking and Staying Safe in the Wilderness   Lee Jacobsen, JD. Lee is a Seattle attorney and avid hiker and backpacker. He is a founder of the Washington Hikers and Climbers facebook group, an 8-years running FB hiking community of over 200,000 people in WA state. Tim Durkin MD. Tim is a physician with board certification in both emergency and sports medicine, based in Colorado. Dr Durkin is the chief medical officer for Base Medical, a wilderness medicine education company, as well as medical director for the San Juan National Forest, SAR program coordinator for Colorado Highland Helicopters, and a responder with La Plata County SAR in Colorado. He is a former paramedic and Eagle Scout, with over 25 years of technical wilderness SAR experience. Dr Durkin practices emergency medicine at a rural hospital serving Native Americans, and occupational medicine for public safety agencies. Opinions expressed today by Dr Durkin are his own and not official positions of any of his employers or affiliates.    Episode 47: Dental Health and Care    Gary Burt, DDS. Private practitioner for more than 35 years in the Seattle Washington USA area. Specializing in General and Family Dentistry, Esthetic Dentistry, and Complex Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry.     Episode 44: Grief, Grieving and the End of Life Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, MPH, MFT.  Trauma and grief therapist, marriage and family counselor, with extensive experience in counseling and education on trauma, death and dying, bereavement, and loss.   Visit our website for all the podcasts, additional resources and social media links Website: theoriginalguidetomenshealth.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/guide2menshlth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-original-guide-to-mens-health/

Kristen Bauer is the CEO of Laird Norton Wealth Management (LNWM) and has more than two decades of experience in private wealth management, financial services, and business management. Before joining LNWM, Kristen was a senior leader at Tiedemann Advisors serving as Managing Director for the Pacific Northwest. She also served as CFO, Chief Business Development Officer, Chief Client Service Officer, and then President of Threshold Group. Kristen graduated from the University of Washington Foster School of Business with a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Business and Accounting. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). Kristen grew up in Bend, Oregon, which inspired her love of the outdoors and her ongoing involvement with environmental causes. She currently serves as Board Chair of The Nature Conservancy, Washington Chapter, and is Board President of the Wilderness Awareness School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

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Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

EPISODE #746 THE UFO TRACKER Richard welcomes the director of the National UFO Reporting Center to discuss several UFO sightings and encounters from the 1930s, as well as his own sightings in 1954 and 1965.   Guest: Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Additionally he has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992.     SUPPORT MY SPONSORS!!!   COPY MY CRYPTO - Discover how over 1,300 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal - "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does" CopyMyCrypto.com/Dollar   GET THE TEA.COM IS HAVING THEIR SUMMER SALE! Right now they're having their BIG SUMMER SALE!  Buy 3 GET 1 FREE!  That's right; Buy 3 GET 1 FREE!   GET THE TEA DOT COM FORWARD SLASH RICHARD AND USE CODE RICHARD10 for $10.00 more PLUS FREE SHIPPING! That's over $50.00 savings! DON'T MISS OUT!   C60EVO -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.   Enjoy Deeper Sleep and More Energy with C60 EVO! C60 EVO'S ESS60 (PURE C60) ORGANIC EDIBLE OILS & CAPSULES HAVE 172X MORE ANTIOXIDANTS THAN VITAMIN C   Buy Now & Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout!    BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Strange Planet Plus gain access to two exclusives, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalogue of episodes. Go to StrangePlanetPodcast.com and click on Gain Access To Premium Episodes.          

EPISODE #746 THE UFO TRACKER Richard welcomes the director of the National UFO Reporting Center to discuss several UFO sightings and encounters from the 1930s, as well as his own sightings in 1954 and 1965.   Guest: Peter Davenporthas been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Additionally he has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992.     SUPPORT MY SPONSORS!!!  COPY MY CRYPTO - Discover how over 1,300 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal - "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does" CopyMyCrypto.com/Dollar GET THE TEA.COM IS HAVING THEIR SUMMER SALE! Right now they're having their BIG SUMMER SALE!  Buy 3 GET 1 FREE!  That's right; Buy 3 GET 1 FREE!   GET THE TEA DOT COM FORWARD SLASH RICHARD AND USE CODE RICHARD10 for $10.00 more PLUS FREE SHIPPING! That's over $50.00 savings! DON'T MISS OUT! C60EVO -The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.   Enjoy Deeper Sleep and More Energy with C60 EVO! C60 EVO'S ESS60 (PURE C60) ORGANIC EDIBLE OILS & CAPSULES HAVE 172X MORE ANTIOXIDANTS THAN VITAMIN C   Buy Now & Save 10% – Use Coupon Code: EVRS at Checkout!  BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER FOR LESS THAN $2 PER MONTH If you're a fan of this podcast, I hope you'll consider becoming a Premium Subscriber.  For just $1.99 per month, subscribers to my Strange Planet Plus gain access to two exclusives, commercial-free episodes per month. They also gain access to my back catalogue of episodes. Go to StrangePlanetPodcast.com and click on Gain Access To Premium Episodes.

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Lance Christian, Executive Director of The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. He discussed ALS.Every year May is ALS Awareness month; Lance leads a team of 15 dedicated staff members who work tirelessly to help people with ALS each day. Lance will celebrate 20 years with The ALS Association this Fall. He loves his work helping people with ALS, advocating for public policy issues, and fundraising to fund ALS research.

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Perhaps no jurisdiction has conducted more Zoom jury trials since the start of the pandemic than King County (Seattle), Washington.  In this episode, Ben and Rahul speak with King County Superior Court Judge, Matthew Williams, about lessons he has learned managing Zoom trials, including his experience conducting jury selection. trial, witness examination, cross examination, use of exhibits, and his observations concerning the key differences between Zoom and in-person trials. About Judge WilliamsMatthew W. Williams is a Superior Court Judge for the State of Washington. Almost all of his time off the bench is devoted to Rule of Law and AntiCorruption Initiatives in pre/post conflict nations and emerging democracies around the world. He has such led initiatives in Central Asia, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and within the former Soviet Republics. He also has been invited to provide training and consultations for justice systems within those regions in culturally specific advocacy, case-management, transparency/ “open courts”, and judicial process and demeanor. Since 1985 he has served as an operational consultant and trainer in complex information gathering and analysis environments. Judge Williams teaches at the Washington State Judicial College and serves as member of Washington State Superior Court Judges Association (SCJA) Ethics and Education Committees. He serves as a trainer and presenter for the SCJA and the Washington State District and Municipal Judges Association (DMCJA) as well as the National Judicial College (NJC), and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). Judge Williams serves on the Advisory Board of the Institute for the Global Understanding of the Rule of Law (IGUL), and as an Advisor to the Civil Jury Project at NYU School of Law. He is a member of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Post-Pandemic Planning Workgroup, and has provided consultation and training to judges throughout the United States on every aspect of remote/virtual operations. He was selected as 2021 Trial Judge of The Year by the Washington Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Judge Williams has taught Trial Advocacy at Seattle University School of Law (University of Puget Sound) since 1991. In 2020 he developed and conducted the first fully virtual Trial Advocacy program at Seattle University, which included both traditional in-person advocacy skills as well as the emerging skill sets associated with remote advocacy. Judge Williams has served many terms as faculty team leader for the renowned Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques Program at Emory School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, from 2000-2016 he served as a Director of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Trial, Deposition, and Public Service Programs. In 2016 NITA awarded Judge Williams the Prentice Marshall Award for the Development of Innovative Teaching Methods. Judge Williams began his legal career(s) with the Attorneys General of Nebraska, Iowa, and Washington State. He handled death penalty and criminal appeals matters as well as complex commercial and tax litigation. He left State service and supervised Federal drug, weapons, and aviation enforcement. He then served as the Supervising Attorney for the City of Seattle's Major Civil Litigation unit. He left public service in 1994 and became the Managing Attorney of a mid-sized law office until 2003. From 2003 to 2010, Judge Williams served as a general manager for a national insurance carrier where he managed multiple business units across the nation while implementing best practices and data driven decision making. Along the way, he served as a Special Disciplinary (Ethics) Counsel for the Washington State Bar Association, as a member of the Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct (ELT) Task Force, and as a Trustee of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL). In 2010 he was elected to the King County District Court. He was elected to the King County Superior Court in 2016. Judge Williams earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Nebraska (1980), and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska School of Law (1983). He has logged thousands of hours as pilot-in-command. He holds the rank of Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and has served as a martial arts and personal defense instructor.   

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- *** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Michelle talks with Tahmina Watson about why she got into immigration law even though she resisted it at first, how she ended up feeling called to  protect the rights of immigrants, and how immigrant entrepreneurship is part of America's backbone. Tahmina Watson is a nationally acclaimed and award winning immigration attorney. She is the founder of Watson Immigration Law in Seattle and her practices focuses on business immigration. She is a frequent speaker, author, Podcaster and blogger, and is regularly quoted in the media including CNN, Forbes, Bloomberg and more. She has published numerous articles and two books.  Tahmina serves as the Chair of the Response Committee for the Washington Chapter, and on the AILA National Media Advocacy Committee. She is the recipient of several awards including 2019 AILA President's Commendation and 2017 AILA Washington Pro Bono Award. Recently, she was named one of the 2020 Women of Influence honorees by the Puget Sound Business Journal. In 2018, She envisioned and helped founded a non-profit, The Washington Immigrant Defense Network (WIDEN) which funds and facilitates legal representation in the immigration courtroom (www.widenlaw.org). She is co-founder of Airport Lawyers (www.airportlawyer.org) which provided critical services during the early travel bans.  

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- www.nuforc.org*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- www.nuforc.org*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- www.nuforc.org *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- www.nuforc.org *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?…_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Story: Wide Awake In Washington Author: hellsteeth Rating: MA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26401894?view_adult=true&view_full_work=true Read by: kristinsauter Summary: Sleepless in Seattle AU (no, you don't need to have seen the movie first, I promise) After losing her husband, Dana Scully moves to Washington D.C. with her daughter Emily to start over. Meanwhile, Fox Mulder is engaged to Diana Fowley despite his doubts about their relationship. Mysterious forces in the universe, with help from Emily, conspire to help them meet. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

In this episode we discuss: Tahmina's path to becoming an immigration lawyer and her experience as an organizer during the Trump administration Her experience as a Muslim American during the Trump years and in light of the Muslim Ban Tahmina's two books Legal Heroes of the Trump Era and The Startup Visa available on Amazon.com The ways in which Tahmina believes a "startup visa" could benefit the United States, the tech industry and individual immigrant innovators all at the same time Jessica and Tahmina comparing notes about representation of business immigrants vs. deportation defense and family based cases Jessica and Tahmina's beliefs about what would be best for immigration in the next era of reform and new ideas for how immigration can evolve in the United States.   JESSICA SMITH BOBADILLA BIO  Jessica's website: https://www.attorneyjessica.com/.  Jessica can be reached at (559) 264-2500 through her firm or for the podcast at iamattorneyjessicapodcast@gmail.com.   Follow Jessica on Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   TAHMINA WATSON BIO Tahmina Watson obtained her law degree and graduated from Brunel University, London, England in 2000. She was Called to the Bar in 2002 (became a barrister) as a member of the Middle Temple Inn. After completing her pupillage (apprenticeship) from Bridewell Chambers in London in 2004, Tahmina continued as a practicing barrister, handling mainly criminal defense matters, before relocating to the United States in 2005. She was affiliated with Temple Court Chambers in London as a Door Tenant until recently. Tahmina was admitted to the New York Bar in 2006. Prior to founding Watson Immigration Law, Tahmina was a partner at White & Watson from July 2006 to December 2008 practicing exclusively in the area of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization law.  Before that, Tahmina externed with His Honor Judge Ricardo Martinez at the District Court of Western Washington in downtown Seattle.   She also interned for multiple terms at the Northwest Women's Law Center (now known as Legal Voice). Tahmina is admitted to practice law in Washington State and the State of New York.  She is also admitted to the federal court of Western District of Washington.  She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the King County Bar Association. Tahmina is currently an unregistered member of the Bar of England and Wales. Past memberships include the International Bar Association, The American Bar Association, King County Washington Women Lawyers and other minority bar associations. She continues to be a member of the Middle Temple in London, UK.  Tahmina is an Adjunct Fellow at The Niskanen Center, a Washington DC-based think tank. She advises on immigration policy issues. Tahmina currently serves as Chair of the Response Committee of the Washington Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA WA), a committee she helped create after the November 2016 election.  She currently serves on the Board of Trustee for the King County Bar Association.  In addition, Tahmina recently helped form a non-profit organization called WIDEN- Washington Immigrant Defense Network which combines skills of immigration and non-immigration lawyers to help indigent detainees.Her other community activities include serving on the board of Point Hope, an organization that helps children. She is an active member of the pro bono community in Seattle, e.g., Northwest Immigrants Rights Project, One America etc..  Tahmina often provides free legal advice at local legal clinics.  Furthermore, she is an active supporter of Chaya, a Seattle based non-profit organization that assists battered women from a South Asian background. She serves as Chair of the Legal Advisory Committee of the Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition. Tahmina is also a columnist with The Seattle Globalist.She proudly served as the 2009-2010 President of the King County Washington Women Lawyers (KCWWL).  She also served on the board of Washington Women Lawyers from 2008-2010.  In the past, she served on the board of the Asian Bar Association of Washington.  She recently completed her term on the Mercer Island School District Diversity Advisory Committee.  In addition, she was the Advocacy Consultant for the feature film ‘For Here or To Go?',  a movie that advocates for high-skilled immigration reform and a Startup Visa. She fluently speaks, reads, writes (and sings when playing her harmonium) Bengali, and knows conversational Hindi and Urdu.  In her spare time, Tahmina likes to volunteer in the community, listen to audio books and spend time with her family.  She is the designer and owner of Pinky's Shoebags, a novel storage solution for the woman who can never have too many shoes. Tahmina can be contacted at her practice http:/www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com or her podcast and author website which is http://www.tahminawatson.com. Her firm number is (206) 643-9707.  Her podcast Tahmina Talks Immigration is available on Apple, Spotify and other platforms.

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- www.nuforc.org******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Tahmina is a Seattle-based immigration attorney, podcaster, and activist. She is the founder of Watson Immigration Law and founder of the Washington Immigrant Defense Network, which funds and supports legal services for detained low-income immigrants. She is also the co-founder of Airport Lawyers, which provided critical services helping vulnerable people affected by the travel bans. Tahmina will discuss the differences in immigration activity between the Trump and Biden administrations. https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/Twitter: @tahminawatsonPodcast: Tahmina TalksTahmina Watson Bio:Tahmina Watson obtained her law degree and graduated from Brunel University, London, England in 2000. She was Called to the Bar in 2002 (became a barrister) as a member of the Middle Temple Inn. After completing her pupillage (apprenticeship) from Bridewell Chambers in London in 2004, Tahmina continued as a practicing barrister, handling mainly criminal defense matters, before relocating to the United States in 2005. She was affiliated with Temple Court Chambers in London as a Door Tenant until recently.Tahmina was admitted to the New York Bar in 2006.Prior to founding Watson Immigration Law, Tahmina was a partner at White & Watson from July 2006 to December 2008 practicing exclusively in the area of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization law.  Before that, Tahmina externed with His Honor Judge Ricardo Martinez at the District Court of Western Washington in downtown Seattle.   She also interned for multiple terms at the Northwest Women's Law Center (now known as Legal Voice).Admissions and membershipTahmina is admitted to practice law in Washington State and the State of New York.  She is also admitted to the federal court of Western District of Washington.  She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the King County Bar Association. Tahmina is currently an unregistered member of the Bar of England and Wales. Past memberships include the International Bar Association, The American Bar Association, King County Washington Women Lawyers and other minority bar associations. She continues to be a member of the Middle Temple in London, UK.Adjunct FellowTahmina is an Adjunct Fellow at The Niskanen Center, a Washington DC-based think tank. She advises on immigration policy issues.Community ActivitiesTahmina currently serves as Chair of the Response Committee of the Washington Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA WA), a committee she helped create after the November 2016 election.  She currently serves on the Board of Trustee for the King County Bar Association.  In addition, Tahmina recently helped form a non-profit organization called WIDEN- Washington Immigrant Defense Network which combines skills of immigration and non-immigration lawyers to help indigent detainees.Her other community activities include serving on the board of Point Hope, an organization that helps children. She is an active member of the pro bono community in Seattle, e.g., Northwest Immigrants Rights Project, One America etc..  Tahmina often provides free legal advice at local legal clinics.  Furthermore, she is an active supporter of Chaya, a Seattle based non-profit organization that assists battered women from a South Asian background.She serves as Chair of the Legal Advisory Committee of the Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition. Tahmina is also a columnist with The Seattle Globalist.She proudly served as the 2009-2010 President of the King County Washington Women Lawyers (KCWWL). 

Immigration is a hot topic issue in today's political climate, making it more critical than ever to be aware of how the current key immigration issues can impact our students and their families. In today's episode I speak with Tahmina Watson, a passionate immigration lawyer who gives us very specific ways to support our students and families and create safer and more inclusive environments. As Compassionate Educators, we have incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Please help share this powerful message with teachers and administrators everywhere. One voice CAN make a difference.Enjoy the Show!Tahmina Watson is a Seattle-based immigration attorney, podcaster, and activist. She was born and raised in London, UK, and worked as a barrister moving relocating to Seattle, Washington, USA. For her community work, Tahmina was recently recognized as a 2020 Woman of Influence honoree by the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ). She is the founder of Watson Immigration Law and founder of the Washington Immigrant Defense Network. Tahmina works with leading national publications as a commentator and columnist and speaks around the country on immigration law and social justice issues. Tahmina serves as a national spokesperson for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the chair of the Response Committee of the Washington Chapter of AILA. Tahmina also serves as a trustee of the Board of King County Bar Association in Washington, a past president of King County Washington Women Lawyers, and a former board member of both the Asian Bar Association of Washington and Washington Women Lawyers. In addition to being recognized for her work by PSBJ, she is a recipient of the 2019 AILA President's Commendation Award. Tahmina Talks Immigration podcast is available on Apple Podcasts. Legal Heroes in the Trump Era is Tahmina's second book. She is launching the second edition of her book The Startup Visa this summer. Additional information can be found at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.comLet's change lives together.Join The Compassionate Educators Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/  for more resources.EMAIL: support@compassionateeducators.comSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/compassionateeducationresources/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CompassionateEducators)

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement from the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. She's joined by a friend of the show David Judd. May is ALS Awareness Month, and the ALS Association has one unifying message for everyone diagnosed with ALS: You are not alone! When David was first diagnosed in 2019, he soon found a special group of people to lean on for the many kinds of support he has needed. Together, Stephanie and David share their insights and talk about how you can help join the fight. Listen in AgingToday.us

This week's interview featured Anna Mason, Partner at Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. JB and Anna discussed startup ecosystems, the startup community across the Capital Region, and the value of investing in inclusion/diversity.Hosted by JB Holston.  Produced by Jenna Klym, Justin Matheson-Turner, Christian Rodriguez, and Nina Sharma. Edited by Christian Rodriguez. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going.About our guest:Anna Mason is a Partner on Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. In this capacity, she leads the investment process for select deals in the fund across a variety of industries. Anna also leads strategy and execution for the Rise of the Rest Network and Platform, including the annual Rise of the Rest Road Trip and annual Network Summit. Her passion for this work is centered around two core beliefs: investing in startups sits at the intersection of realism and optimism; Rise of the Rest is a platform that helps us see the country through the eyes of the entrepreneurs who are reimagining its future.Given her passion for helping early stage startups, since November 2015 Anna has volunteered as the Co-Director of the Washington Chapter of The Vinetta Project, a North-American organization that helps early-stage female founders in tech access capital and network connections. She is also on the advisory board of BEACON DC, a community-led campaign to make Washington, D.C. one of the most influential and supportive cities in the country for women entrepreneurs.Anna received her BA in Government from Harvard College and her MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. Anna is also a certified health coach. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the National Children's Museum in Washington, D.C.

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.- www.nuforc.orgFor Your Listening Pleasure for these Lockdown / Stay-At-Home COVID and Variants Times - For all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

This time GCP is joined by special guest Dan Nims, the chief investigator for the Washington chapter of MUFON. Dan is retired from the US Air Force (thank you for your service) where he started his career as a fighter pilot and test pilot, followed by advancing to Director of Test for the F-22 program and finally Director of Test Resources. He spent his initial retirement years as a small businessman in Walla Walla and is now re-retired. He has been a member of MUFON since 2017 and Chief Investigator since 2018. He handles on average 200 reported UFO cases per year. MUFON is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 charitable corporation and the world's oldest and largest civilian UFO investigation & research organization. Their goal is to be the inquisitive minds' refuge seeking answers to that most ancient question, "Are we alone in the universe?" The Washington Chapter hosts a monthly lecture series on Zoom where anyone can ask questions and hear how MUFON of Washington State handles UFO cases. 00:01 – The guys give their condolences to Kris Brannon's, “The Sonics Guy”, family, Dan explains what MUFON is, and how it got started. He talks about MUFON's three primary functions, what is involved with a MUFON investigation, and ways they gather information outside of a witness's statement. He shares what his favorite investigation was, the amount of cases that are reported yearly to MUFON, and how he got started with the organization. 21:29 – Dan talks about the first Man in Black sighting that was actually here is Washington, shares that the MUFON Symposium's are open to the public, and info on the one scheduled for 2021 in Las Vegas. He talks about the advantages and disadvantages of UFO events being held virtually due to Covid, his most unbelievable investigation that ended up as a hoax, and dives deeper into how MUFON is funded. 43:06 – Dan talks about meeting Bob Lazar at a UFO conference, the most frustrating aspects of investigations, and shares the Pink Ring story. He tells the story of the donut UFO that happened over the summer of 2020, reflects on the night testing he did as a test pilot in the Air Force, and gives Brogan a suggestion for a classic UFO pic to hang in his business. Dan talks about one of his recent fun cases and where he feels Washington is in terms of number of UFS sightings. 69:38 – Dan talks about where high numbers of UFO sightings have happened around the country, why the government has a great interest in UFO's, and the most interesting things that's happened recently in the UFO world. He shares where people can find more information about MUFON online, webinars they hold monthly, and how people can get involved. They close the show out talking about what to discuss the next time Dan's in and listener cnote sharing his own UFO experience. Thanks Dan for taking the time out of your day for an informative conversation on MUFON and UFO's! Special Guest: Dan Nims.

What you’ll learn in this episode: How to overcome and find opportunities during difficult times to grow your firm and keep your team calm. Why getting your head around doom and gloom is important when developing a game plan to get your firm through hard times. Why focusing on one’s “zone of genius” can help strengthen your team. Why it is so important to invest in yourself. How to uncover one’s emotional intelligence. About Elise Buie: Elise Buie is the founder and head of Elise Buie Family Law. Her practice involves all aspects of family law: preparation of postnuptial and separation agreements, parenting plans, child support, simple and complex financial cases, relocation, and blended families. Elise has a deep understanding of complex parenting issues which clients may face when divorcing. Elise is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association. She is also a member of the King County Bar Association (Family Law Section, Collaborative Law Section), Snohomish County Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, (Family Law Section, CLE Committee), Washington Women Lawyers, National Association of Women Lawyers, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (2019 President, Washington Chapter) and the American Bar Association (Family Law Section and GP Solo Division, Family Law Committee, Juvenile Law Committee, Commission on Women in the Profession). She provides her time and services through the Moderate Means program of the Washington State Bar Association. Elise completed the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Boulder, Colorado. While practicing in Minnesota, Elise was Treasurer of the Children and the Law Committee of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Additional resources: Elise’s LinkedIn Firm's LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Episode Transcript

Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Peter reports UFO sighting cases regularly on the Jeff Rense Radio Show and presents lectures on specific UFO cases, most notably the Phoenix Lights sighting. In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992. Peter received his undergraduate education at Stanford University in California, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both Russian and biology, as well as a translator's certificate in Russian translation. His graduate education was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned an M.S. degree in the genetics and biochemistry of fish from the College of Fisheries, as well as an M.B.A. degree in finance and international business from the Graduate School of Business. Peter has worked as a college instructor, a commercial fisherman, a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a fisheries observer aboard Soviet fishing vessels, a flight instructor, and a businessman. Peter was the founding president of a Seattle-based biotechnology company, which currently employs over 300 scientists and technicians. In 1986, Peter was a candidate for the Washington State legislature, and in 1992, he was a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives.

Carrie McBride director of marketing and communications for the Washington Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. She talks about the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s coming this weekend.

The CDC recently indicated that a new record was established in 2019, with 71,000 Americans dying of drug overdoses. Since then, social distancing, unemployment, and the subsequent depression and anxiety have lead to a spike in substance use disorder and overdoses. Listen as we discuss what can be done to address the rise in substance use disorder in the wake of COVID-19. Guests: Anne Zink, MD, FACEP and Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska Anne grew up in Colorado and moved through her training from College in Philadelphia to Medical School at Stanford and then Residency at University at Utah. She then decided to take a leap of faith to try a job in Alaska for a few years. She fell in love with the people and the place, but also the medicine. Alaska is a small isolated microcosm on the US health care market where certain forces like the distance, lack of referral centers, and no managed care challenge individual providers to help create better systems of care that are directly related to bedside care. In 2016, she helped Alaska pass legislation similar to Washington state's "Seven Best Practices" and has been working closely with state and federal agencies since then to expand and extend its work to include VA, DOD, and IHS facilities (and more!). What she has loved about Alaska is that it matters more if you catch your own fish than which school you went to—which helps keep her love for the mountains, her family, and her friends a top priority.Hon. Nathaniel Schlicher, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Regional Director of Quality Assurance for Franciscan Health System and Associate Director of the TeamHealth Litigation Support Department.Nathan attended Law School and then Medical School at the University of Washington before completing an EM residency at Wright State in Dayton, Ohio, with board certification in Emergency Medicine. He recently completed his Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Care.As Legislative Affairs Chairman of the Washington State Chapter of Emergency Physicians, Dr. Schlicher spearheaded the “ER for Emergencies” program to replace the State’s plan to deny ER services to Medicaid patients. He created and has edited five editions of a textbook on the importance of advocacy by physicians, “The Emergency Medicine Advocacy Handbook.” He currently serves as President Elect of the Washington State Medical Association and is a Past President of the Washington Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He has previously served as the Legislative Advisor on the Board of Directors of the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association. He also spent a year in the Washington State Senate, representing the 26th District, where he continued his work on healthcare advocacy. He continues to work with interested parties on health policy topics, including renewed focus on the opiate and mental health crises affecting the state.

Welcome to a new chapter of Andrew Watches Movies; The Washington Chapter. The studio has moved from Los Angeles to Bellingham, and the change has done Andrew some good. Old attitudes are gone, replaced with new optimism. Join today for a conversation on Force of Nature, Irresistible, The Old Guard, Relic, You Should have Left, and Stir of Echoes. 

At the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, Stephanie Rudeen is the Director of Donor Engagement, and Amanda Mason is the Assistive Technology Services Coordinator. As our guests this week, Stephanie and Amanda talk about how important it is for humans to communicate with each other, and how difficult it can be for people with ALS. That’s because about 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak. However, there are many ways this regional ALS chapter assists those living with ALS providing by various technologies to aid with communication, giving people with ALS a voice. It’s fascinating, so please don’t miss this show! We talked about how to communicate with a person who was diagnosed with ALS. Did you know that 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak? Living with ALS can make communication more difficult. That’s why they are here to discuss the many ways in how their chapter assists those living with ALS providing various technologies to aid with communication.

At the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, Stephanie Rudeen is the Director of Donor Engagement, and Amanda Mason is the Assistive Technology Services Coordinator. As our guests this week, Stephanie and Amanda talk about how important it is for humans to communicate with each other, and how difficult it can be for people with ALS. That’s because about 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak. However, there are many ways this regional ALS chapter assists those living with ALS providing by various technologies to aid with communication, giving people with ALS a voice. It’s fascinating, so please don’t miss this show! We talked about how to communicate with a person who was diagnosed with ALS. Did you know that 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak? Living with ALS can make communication more difficult. That’s why they are here to discuss the many ways in how their chapter assists those living with ALS providing various technologies to aid with communication.

A national organization, Parents' Rights In Education, is located in OREGON, with an exploding Washington Chapter. If you ever wondered in which state Comprehensive Sexuality Education became law, first, wonder no more! Mandatory K-12 Comprehensive Sexuality Education  (CSE) was voted into law in 2009. Oregon is the most Progressive in the US. If you wonder what this will look like in your state, we can tell you.If you are serious about restoring Parents' Rights in Education, subscribe to this new podcast!!#RestoreParentsRights#ParentsRightsInEducation#K-12PublicSchools#StudentsSupport the show (https://www.parentsrightsined.com/support-the-cause.html)

Lance Christian, Executive Director, and Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement of the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, joined us for ALS Awareness Month. We were very pleased to have Lance and Stephanie back in the studio with us for an update. Of course, COVID-19 is having an impact on those living with ALS and their families. Practicing safe hygiene is especially crucial for those living with ALS. Also, the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on fundraising, with so many people concerned about their incomes. Lance and Stephanie share some creative ways people can still join in the crucial mission to defeat ALS. Don't miss this show!

Lance Christian, Executive Director, and Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement of the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, joined us for ALS Awareness Month. We were very pleased to have Lance and Stephanie back in the studio with us for an update. Of course, COVID-19 is having an impact on those living with ALS and their families. Practicing safe hygiene is especially crucial for those living with ALS. Also, the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on fundraising, with so many people concerned about their incomes. Lance and Stephanie share some creative ways people can still join in the crucial mission to defeat ALS. Don't miss this show!

This week, our guest is Emily-Rose Wiitala, the Special Events Director of the ALS Association of Oregon and SW Washington. There are many ways to defeat one's enemy. In this case the enemy happens to be a disease... ALS. And to fight the good fight, the ALS Association is asking everyone to arm themselves with skis and snowboards. Then congregate at Mt. Hood Meadows on Saturday, March 7, from 8 AM to 4 PM. That’s when an army of snow lovers will engage in the ninth annual Ski to Defeat ALS event. Join them for a family-friendly day of skiing to raise money for all those living with this horrific disease. You can make a difference by donating, skiing, or volunteering. To learn more, don’t miss this show!

This week, our guest is Emily-Rose Wiitala, the Special Events Director of the ALS Association of Oregon and SW Washington. There are many ways to defeat one's enemy. In this case the enemy happens to be a disease... ALS. And to fight the good fight, the ALS Association is asking everyone to arm themselves with skis and snowboards. Then congregate at Mt. Hood Meadows on Saturday, March 7, from 8 AM to 4 PM. That’s when an army of snow lovers will engage in the ninth annual Ski to Defeat ALS event. Join them for a family-friendly day of skiing to raise money for all those living with this horrific disease. You can make a difference by donating, skiing, or volunteering. To learn more, don’t miss this show!

Dr. Mark Vossler is a full-time cardiologist in Seattle, Washington and serves as the President of the Washington Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), a movement of physicians championing climate action, social equity, and environmental justice. As the President of the Washington PSR chapter, Mark regularly visits Washington, D.C. to talk with the U.S. Congress about climate policy. In this podcast episode, Mark sheds light on why we have to talk more about our nuclear arms race within the context of sustainability; how environmental injustice plays out within the field of medicine and healthcare; and more.   Featured music of the month: Power to Change by Luna Bec Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/202 Weekly solutions-based news: www.greendreamer.com  Shop our planners: www.greendreamer.com/planners Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support  Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Interview with Peter Davenport, Director of the National UFO Reporting Center Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Additionally he has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood particularly the Phoenix Lights.

When people think of the Pacific Northwest, they usually think Bigfoot, not Dogman, or Wolfen. Whatever it was that ran in front of her car and forced her into the other lane, left one driver more Dazed and Confused than a Led Zeppelin reunion tour. On this podcast, we interview the legendary Eioen Stewart of the Washington Chapter, North American Dogman Association to talk about this encounter and the research the NADP is conducting in the Northwest. It’s October and it’s another scary podcast on Encounters USA. Don’t miss the podcast or YouTube video presentation.

Carrie McBride is the director of marketing and communications for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington Chapter. It's important that families facing this disease know where to turn for help.

This week, Kara Griffey, Walk Director, and Matt Gannon, Program Specialist, from the Oregon & Southwest Washington chapter of the Alzheimer's Association joined us to talk about putting an end to Alzheimer’s.Nationally, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization offering care, support, and research for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Kara and Matt are from the regional chapter of the Association and joined us to share details about the latest in research, local services, and free programs that are available to the community. Also, they briefed us about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Don’t miss this show!

This week, Kara Griffey, Walk Director, and Matt Gannon, Program Specialist, from the Oregon & Southwest Washington chapter of the Alzheimer's Association joined us to talk about putting an end to Alzheimer’s.Nationally, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization offering care, support, and research for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Kara and Matt are from the regional chapter of the Association and joined us to share details about the latest in research, local services, and free programs that are available to the community. Also, they briefed us about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Don’t miss this show!

Emily-Rose joins us for our last ALS program in the month of May. Creating a world without ALS requires advocates. There are 4 main events for you to show your support. The Bicycle Ride, The Walk, Skiing, and next years Gayla. Learn how you can make a difference.

Emily-Rose joins us for our last ALS program in the month of May. Creating a world without ALS requires advocates. There are 4 main events for you to show your support. The Bicycle Ride, The Walk, Skiing, and next years Gayla. Learn how you can make a difference.

The month of May is ALS Awareness. Who better to have on the show than Lance Christian, Executive Director of the ALS Association of Oregon and SW WA. Together we can create a world without ALS.

The month of May is ALS Awareness. Who better to have on the show than Lance Christian, Executive Director of the ALS Association of Oregon and SW WA. Together we can create a world without ALS.

Guys at all ages should target and address risk factors for heart health, which are manageable with the information and tools discussed in this episode. Guest: • Eugene Yang, MD: Cardiologist, Clinical Associate Professor,Division of Cardiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Medical Director for the UW Physicians Eastside Specialty Center, Governor of the Washington Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. Director of the Cardiovascular Wellness & Prevention Program at the University of Washington  

May is ALS Awareness Month. Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement, ALS Association of Oregon and SW WA is in the studio. Since the Ice Bucket Challenge 5 years ago...ALS Association wants to keep challenging us. 'CHALLENGE ME' We won't rest till ALS is defeated. Join us in Creating a World without ALS!

May is ALS Awareness Month. Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement, ALS Association of Oregon and SW WA is in the studio. Since the Ice Bucket Challenge 5 years ago...ALS Association wants to keep challenging us. 'CHALLENGE ME' We won't rest till ALS is defeated. Join us in Creating a World without ALS!

This week on Spotlight with Gary Shipe, Sunday at 5a: This week we speak with The March of Dimes and their efforts to reduce the number of premature births. Long time volunteer and Leadership Team member Stephen Berry along with the Director of Maternal Child Health and Government Affairs Kasey Rivas speak about the programs and resources of the Washington Chapter of the March of Dimes. The discussion ranges from raising awareness for November 16th, World Prematurity Day to some pilot programs such as the treatment for pregnant women with chemical dependency at Swedish Hospital. Learn more online at www.marchofdimes.org

Join the movement to cure ALS! Walk with us on Saturday, September 22 in Vancouver, WA and Sunday, September 23 in Portland, OR. Emily-Rose Witala, Special Events Director of the ALS Chapter Portland, and Jerry Landreth join us on today's show to invite everyone to take that walk. Jerry was recently diagnosed with ALS, and he shares how he made the life adjustments to live with ALS. Jerry and those like him need you and me to help them defeat ALS. Let's walk with and for those living with ALS!

Join the movement to cure ALS! Walk with us on Saturday, September 22 in Vancouver, WA and Sunday, September 23 in Portland, OR. Emily-Rose Witala, Special Events Director of the ALS Chapter Portland, and Jerry Landreth join us on today's show to invite everyone to take that walk. Jerry was recently diagnosed with ALS, and he shares how he made the life adjustments to live with ALS. Jerry and those like him need you and me to help them defeat ALS. Let's walk with and for those living with ALS!

Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer's Association Oregon and SW Washington shares the latest research from the Alzheimer's Association Conference. Then Kara Griffey, Walk Director, will explain the various walks around Oregon and SW Washington. The big one in Portland is scheduled for August 26th. Come out to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's!

Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer's Association Oregon and SW Washington shares the latest research from the Alzheimer's Association Conference. Then Kara Griffey, Walk Director, will explain the various walks around Oregon and SW Washington. The big one in Portland is scheduled for August 26th. Come out to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's!

Richard speaks with the director of the National UFO Reporting Center about a flood of reports the center received in December 2017. Eyewitnesses from across 15 states reported seeing clusters of red lights flying across 15 states at very high speed. GUEST: Peter Davenport has been director of the National UFO Reporting Center since 1994. Additionally he has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Peter has had an active interest in the UFO phenomenon from his early boyhood. He experienced his first UFO sighting over the St. Louis municipal airport in the summer of 1954, and he investigated his first UFO case during the summer of 1965 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Peter has been witness to several anomalous events, possibly UFO related, including a dramatic sighting over Baja California in February 1990, and several nighttime sightings over Washington State during 1992.

Cameron Lankhaar and Chase Gunnell join me to talk the intricacies of the Washington Chapter of BHA. From migration projects, to dealing with a less-than-ideal situation of the resident caribou herd, these guys cover it all! Check out BHA and join your chapter today! https://www.backcountryhunters.org/chapters

Tune in to Lance Christian, Executive Director of the ALS Association's Oregon and SW Washington chapter. Joining Lance is Emily-Rose Wiitala, their Special Events Director, and Sam Beekman. Sam is making a difference by doing his best to "live well" with this disease. Meanwhile, researchers are making a difference in their progress toward unlocking the code to a cure.

Tune in to Lance Christian, Executive Director of the ALS Association's Oregon and SW Washington chapter. Joining Lance is Emily-Rose Wiitala, their Special Events Director, and Sam Beekman. Sam is making a difference by doing his best to "live well" with this disease. Meanwhile, researchers are making a difference in their progress toward unlocking the code to a cure.

Lance Christian, Executive Director, and Emily-Rose Wiitala of the ALS Association of Oregon join Sam Beekman, who has been living with ALS. Together they are raising their voices and elevating the fight against ALS.

Lance Christian, Executive Director, and Emily-Rose Wiitala of the ALS Association of Oregon join Sam Beekman, who has been living with ALS. Together they are raising their voices and elevating the fight against ALS.

Mary explains what Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is. She covers the diagnosis, disease progression, and the resources available to the families dealing with ALS. Mary also shares the latest research and new medications for treating ALS!

Mary explains what Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is. She covers the diagnosis, disease progression, and the resources available to the families dealing with ALS. Mary also shares the latest research and new medications for treating ALS!

Special Guests Malcolm and Sue Fylan, along with Lance Christian, Executive Director of ALS joined us this week on Aging in Portland. Malcolm shares his personal story about first learning of his ALS diagnosis. Faced with this heart-wrenching challenge, Malcolm opened up to his amazing wife, Sue, and their children. Together, they immersed him in their love and on-going support. Lance also talks about emerging cures for ALS.

Lance Christian with The ALS Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter shares what they are doing to lead the effort in Oregon and SW Washington to serve people with ALS, and to fund research for a cure.

Special Guests Malcolm and Sue Fylan, along with Lance Christian, Executive Director of ALS joined us this week on Aging in Portland. Malcolm shares his personal story about first learning of his ALS diagnosis. Faced with this heart-wrenching challenge, Malcolm opened up to his amazing wife, Sue, and their children. Together, they immersed him in their love and on-going support. Lance also talks about emerging cures for ALS.

  Bruce Branch is best known as an award-winning journalist, orator, author, community activist, businessman, civic leader and spiritual leader for many people who suffer from debilitating life controlling problems.  He also serves as one of the tri-founders and Executive Director of the Maryland Business Clergy Partnership which represents more than 200 churches and businesses. Actively engaged in politics, Branch nearly became the first candidate in 24 years to unseat an incumbent during an amazing run for a seat on the Prince George's County Council in 2014. He is the founder and former pastor of For Christ Sake Christian Ministries of Southern Maryland. He currently serves as an assistant pastor at Unity Baptist Church in Washington, DC and has been called to serve at Abundant Life Bible Church in Hyattsville, Maryland. He is the former founder of Branch Communications and Publisher of the Black Connection Newspapers of Southern Maryland, both dedicated to empowering and enlightening African Americans. Branch is past president of the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. He was the first African American varsity basketball coach at the elite Calverton School in Huntingtown, Maryland. He also is a former member of the board of the Council of Churches of Greater Washington, which represents more than 500 faith-based organizations with more than 100,000 members in the Washington Metropolitan Area.  As President of Branch Communications, he has steadily built the company into a thriving enterprise since its beginning in 2002. In the past year, the company has provided services to more than 100 small businesses in Maryland.

Peter Davenport In addition to being the director of the National UFO Reporting Center, Peter has served as the director of investigations for the Washington Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. Space travel, passive radar and UFOs. 

Guest Morgan Currier, University of Washington Chapter of the United Students Against Sweatshops, speaks with Diane Horn about efforts to promote ethical university apparel and the contributions of the apparel company Alta Gracia towards worker rights in global manufacturing.

Chanan Suarezdiaz is an Iraq War Veteran and an anti-war activist. He is the President of the Seattle, Washington Chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Suarezdiaz was a medic in Iraq from September 2004 until February 2005 when he got seriously wounded in the back by shrapnel. He spent many months in Ramadi, Iraq and recounts some of that experience in this interview. He calls it a "racist war of oppression". He also talks about the important organizing he's doing with Iraq Veterans Against the War both inside the military itself where anti-war sentiment is growing quickly all the time and among veterans. This interview occurred in Eugene, OR in the beginning of 2008 when he and David Solnit were touring and organizing for IVAW and the "counter-recruitment" movement just before the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq where way over a million Iraqis have been killed as well as over 4000 Americans at that time. He reports that the US troops don't want to be in Iraq and Suarezdiaz cites some of the main issues of the vets besides that they don't like being an "occupying force". The troops are more and more often doing "search and avoid" missions for this reason. More and more squads and platoons are refusing orders and resisting. He emphasizes that they need a strong anti-war movement to back them up and big, huge demonstrations are very good.One out of four homeless people are vets both from the Vietnam War and this Iraq War-- and maybe more wars. He discusses the "back door draft" meaning that recruiters target and trick poor rural and urban folks since they have no other way to get money and they join because they need a job-- the reason that Suarezdiaz himself did. Ultimately many of the promises made by recruiters are never fulfilled and if people complain they are dismissed. The health care is nothing close to what is needed, especially regarding the mental health issues of post traumatic stress which is SO common. Suicide among vets and active duty military is VERY high. We discuss racism against the Iraqis and among the US troops. IVAW asks for 1) Immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces in Iraq, 2) Full VA benefits for all vets and abd 3) Reparations for Iraqis.YouTube - Chanan Suarez Diaz on GI Resistance to the war ...Chanan Suarez Diaz addressed a packed room on June 16, 2007 ...Watch video - 18 min - Rated 4.3 out of 5.0www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR_WPHrTDFI