Dear readers: The Israeli community has requested we show our support for the safe return of the 3 Israeli teens kidnapped and urges everyone to join with them by using #bringbackourboys. Good idea! It has been used before when we stood by “our girls” in Nigeria. #bringbackourgirls. Don’t forget the kids! There should be … More Public Advocacy: Photos of 3 Kidnapped Israeli Teens
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
SYMPTOMS OF OUR TIMES: DOING NOTHING OR WELCOMING THE FRINGES. ? The ” do nothing Congress” really exists according to the NY TIMES article, ” A do nothing Congress, well, pretty close? One can only speculate why there is a reduction in Committees and Bills proposed. House of Representative’s, Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republican and … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: What happened to our land of ” milk and honey”?
We’ve sold our Country to Private Equity, entering into a Mephistophelian Bargain? Follow my reasoning: 1.Equity owns or manages more then $6 Trillion , that’s 40% of the National Budget 2. Private Equity is highly leveraged, it is OPM( other people’s money) on steroids. “The Economist 5/31/14 American Finance “Risk On”, states that these … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Why is the American Economy supporting Inequality?
What infuriates me? When I hear “Icons ” exposing bad policy, that makes me mad! It really doesn’t matter which part of the Political divide our Senators or Representatives sit, their Policy should be based upon “what’s good for our Nation”. The NY Times Oped page states, Charles Schumer supports bad policy, that’s bad for … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: what infuriates me?
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!