You can overplay your hand. What do I mean? Yesterday morning, 7/9/14, I listened to WNYC while they were interviewing a spokesman for Hamas. I don’t know the names of either the interviewer or the spokesperson, but we were horrified by his candid description of his ideological beliefs. He was asked about the kidnapping and … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: An Update on Operation Protective Edge
Dear readers, it is with a heavy heart that I resume writing today. I had the opportunity to sit in on a conference call with Lt. Colonel Peter Lerner of the Israeli Defense Forces, once again. (The first time was after the kidnapping and murder of the 3 Israeli teens.). Israel is trying to restrain … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: An update on The Gaza offensive by Lt Col Peter Lerner
I don’t support boycotts of Israeli products. This bothers me personally, since I am convinced that you are boycotting jobs for Arabs, Palestinians and other minorities in Israel. I don’t support Academic boycotts either because that restrains the dissemination of thoughts and ideas and , in my view, counter productive and anti-science and discovery! I … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Transparency/ Activism
When I travel, I like intense experiences. On the go with others from early morning till late at night, might not be everyone’s “good time”, but it’s mine! Total immersion in a subject I love. This time it’s Glass! My first days’ journey ended at the Studio of Benjamin Moore and his wife Debra Moore. … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: My Passion for Glass Art/Seattle Scene
Seattle should be designated a Glass Blowing center , as well as Detroit and New England. These cities are hubs of creativity and craftsmanship. My recommendation, if it hasn’t been considered, would be to list these “crafts” , Galleries, and all Artists creations in American Guidebooks. Similar to the designated oenophile regions throughout the Country. … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: My passion for Glass Art/Day 1
Something wonderful is happening, twice in one day, serious journalists are asking the same question? What happened to Financial Reform? They are asking for accountability and Solutions. My voice for the People has been joined by the voices of Pro Publica, gone mainstream at The New York Times and Gwen Ifill on PBS last evening, … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: We the People want answers!
Hi everyone: I have noticed that something has happened on my site. Under the guise of leaving a comment, people and organizations are self advertising using a “track Back”. I am not familiar with this technique, but I will become knowledgeable. Which leads me to a new idea? Sponsorship of this site! I’d like … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: A questions on New Directions?
This is what I think about, before I write my Posts. My journey is our journey. Enjoy! The Economist did not dwell on those aspects of Shadow Banking of concern. When I think Shadow Bank, I don’t think Kick Starter or peer to peer lending. I think, unregulated Hedge Funds, derivative trades, fast trades, … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: just some thoughts when I can’t sleep!
How many condolences do we have to offer, before we decide to take action? Demand change? We are not helpless victims, we have real choices to make. Guns kill too many people. No one says take guns away, but we can provide an environment where we know who has guns, how many , and where. … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Questions about our Future??