Silence? Don't bet on it.

Ever since the "news" broke out it caught a lot of deaf people's attention and we all know why. I or anybody else do not need to explain why. If you already know the history then there's nothing more to tell. Regardless of a person's background everybody is innocent until proven guilty as I have said before. But ever since the release was announced a few days ago many people were betting whether this person would be humbled by all that experience and be a better person. Most seem to be saying it wouldn't be the case. I wonder what the odds maker at Las Vegas would say? A 10 to 1 odd? A 100 to 1 odd? 10,000 to 1 odd? Never? I guess we'll have to wait and see but according to many people they seem to be saying "keep your money" instead. That is, don't bet on it. Sometimes there is certain but important key event that can be seen as a signal in a person's life. It's up to the person to recognize that and decide which fork in the road to take. But if ego is any indicator then that path will be the same path as before. A path that goes nowhere.

Persona non grata

Calm down folks. Before I get any more emails (yes, I know) let me remind you that I don't have the need nor the time to watch videos that are long on hyperbole, short on facts and full of the tabloid stuff. Not my bag no matter the subject.

Next, if you like golf, technology and you have a hearing loss, maybe this bit of news will interest you.

The annual conference for the West Virginia chapter of the AG Bell association connects parents, teachers and health professionals to experts and to the latest research and technology in the field of hearing loss.

"The fall conference - it's our big annual event," said Austin, an organizer for the association. "There's lots of parents and education for parents. It's a neat time to get together and for the kids to see other kids just like them ..."

To prepare for the annual conference in the fall, the AG Bell association will host its fourth-annual Hearing Heroes Golf Tournament Monday at the Berry Hills County Club.

All proceeds from the golf tournament will go toward securing a national speaker at the conference, and to provide continued educational resources to families and individuals with hearing loss.

Be sure to read the rest of it.

Now, what are the odds that protesters will show up at this event?

Kokonut Pundit's ASL video message to deaf community

Here it is folks. My signed message to the deaf and hard of hearing community. Something to help dispel some myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings. Basically it's time to start with my signing and video-taping. I've been thinking about this for a few months now and I suppose there is no better time than now to bring out this video for you fans (and not so friendly fans) of Kokonut Pundit. I plan to do a 2nd video later on tonight since this first video I didn't have time to finish the rest of what I wanted to say and still have some thoughts left over. At any rate, here's my first video to help squelch some rumors and more.

Mike Sign Message to Deaf Community Part 1