Ok. So this "Really Deaf President Now" (RDPN) protest and coup-like attempt fizzled yesterday with some 300 to perhaps as high as 400 plus deaf students (no confirmation yet but based on pictures taken on the number of students at the rally in GallyNet-L) who stormed the front campus gate (what about the other two back gates?) a la DPN style, at Gallaudet University after hearing that Dr. Jane K. Fernandes was selected by the 17 member Presidential Search Committee to be the 9th president of Gallaudet University.
Now, harkening back to the days of DPN in 1988, this semi-large group of disgruntled, demoralized and unsatisfied Deaf students of Gallaudet University have been (or are so doing at this moment at 3:30 AM in D.C.) planning into the late hours of the night for their next round of protest. They have developed two demands and will rally again at 8 AM today (May 2nd) per the GallyNet-L.
The obvious first demand will be that the selection of Dr. Jane K. Fernandes be recinded or that she voluntarily step down. And I believe the 2nd demand will be about re-doing the whole presidential selection process again with more nominees, probably, especially of color. We'll see.
But on the Gallynet-L there was one demand suggested that the sign communication policy be replaced with an ASL policy. And this was an ironic demand since this same guy who made the ASL suggestion claimed that this RDPR protest was never about a person's fluency in ASL or that a person be born into a Deaf culture. Yet, this one guy suggested a change in Gallaudet University's communcation policy to strictly an ASL policy. This, of course, would fit well with the Deaf-centric attitudes on the campus of Gallaudet University (and elsewhere, too). Nothing about the issue of Deaf culture or ASL preferences? Right.
Ok. I have a question. Who are the new "Really Deaf President Now" leaders that will be leading the protest charge? Will there be the Hlibok, Bourne, Covell, and Rarus wannabes? We'll probably know soon enough when the continuing saga, if it doesn't fizzle out again, plays itself out later on today. I guess missing final exams are worth it in this last week of school compared to missing spring break, eh?
Helpful hint of the day: Be careful of what you say about Dr. Fernandes if you plan on libeling her for the press, it has a way of coming back to haunt you. Probably your wallet.
UPDATE: Check out Paradise Is blogsite. Lots of pictures and videos of the days event on May 1. Although one video is a bit dark. Others are fine.
New battle cry: "Better President Now!" BPN!
Monday, May 01, 2006
We Must have a Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now!
Dr. Jane K. Fernandes has been selected to be Gallaudet University's 9th president by Gallaudet University's 6 members Board of Trustees and 11 other non-members as part of the 17-panel Presidential Search Committee . Many students are now protesting over the selection claiming "foul" and have blocked the front campus gates eerily reminiscent of the Deaf President Now students blockade of the gates in March 1988. Washington Post, a nationally recognized news organization, reports it first on the presidential selection.
Using their Deaf-centric attitudes as an excuse, or so it seems, many Gallaudet University students are rejecting the selection of Dr. Fernandes, who is deaf, simply because she is identified less with Deaf culture. In a Deaf culture you must essentially be born into a Deaf culture in order to be looked upon most favorably by those who are. But just like I. King Jordan, who grew up hearing and became deaf at age 21 after a motorcycle accident, both Jordan and Fernandes never signed in ASL until later in life and were never born into a Deaf culture. Even after I. King Jordan was selected as the 8th president, there were a good number of Deaf students who resented Dr. I. King Jordan for being the 8th president. At the time it was better to accept him than to rock the boat for wanting a "better" president. Many felt that Harvey Corson would have been the better person simply because he was born into a Deaf culture and not I. King Jordan or hearing person Elizabeth Zinser. The DPN's 3 finalists consisted of a culturally deaf person, a deaf person and a hearing person back in 1988.
The difference in Gallaudet University's Board of Trustees back in March of 1988 for the president selection was that it consisted of 21 members while only four of them were deaf and interpreters were needed to give the four deaf members access to board deliberations. Today, interpreters are needed to provide hearing members with access to the board deliberations (note: not a part of the selection board). Quite the irony in the reversal of accomodation requirements.
But in this new "Really Deaf President Now" (RDPN) protest we have students currently going agog over the B-of-T's final selection of Dr. Fernandes. Many Deaf students consider the 2 of 3 finalists as "culturally deaf" while Dr. Jane K. Fernandes is not considered to be a "culturally deaf" candidate even though all three finalists were found qualified for the position in the final selection process. Many students were hoping that the BoT had enough "sense" (i.e. "political correctness") in picking one of two real "Deaf" finalists.
And so the B-of-T picked Dr. Jane K. Fernandes to be the 9th Gallaudet University president based on her qualifications to help ensure Gallaudet University's continuing successes that was led by I. King Jordan during his 18 years as president. Will there be a burning of a Fernandes effigy like they did with Zinser? Even though a few months earlier students had printed out T-shirts with the image of Dr. Fernandes with a caption that reads: "Know Thy Enemy." Or will they hijack yellow school buses and flatten the tires in front of the campus gates on day 5 of the protest? Yet many rational students of RPDN are clamoring for a calm protest yet one has already been arrested according to Gallynet-L under "Post-Announcement Chaos on Campus." And pleaded that students "Observe the laws" and "express your views peacefully."
But in 1988 DPN, many students broke local laws (RECOMMENDED READING!) in the DPN protest and were never arrested nor charged. But given to the unique sensitivity at the time, the District of Columbia and campus police were wise not to interfere unless absolutely necessary. Imagine the outcry of seeing arrested deaf students with their hands in handcuffs behind their backs with no way to communicate on national news? However, this is no DPN. And no hearing candidate was selected for the 9th president slot. And so, this has become a "Really Deaf President Now" protest.
Be sure to watch upcoming news of this unfolding event. I'm sure reporters will interview the four well known DPN's leaders Hlibok, Bourne, Covell and Rarus to get their inputs on this new and unfolding RDPN event. Will RDPN protesters draw up a demand a la DPN 1988 to the Board of Trustees? Will reporters try and make this into another "DPN" thinking students will take to the streets to the Capitol steps blocking traffic without a marching permit? How much sympathy will the protestors get from the public? Will RDPN protesters try and model after DPN? Will the campus be forced to close down like in DPN 1988? I was there. It wasn't pretty but it was necessary at the time. How necessary will it be this time around for RDPN?
What do I think? Nah, don't believe there'll be a repeat of another DPN moment. Just too passe'. This is not the "Selma of the Deaf" moment. This is all about Deaf Pride and the requirements thereof...strictly speaking.
Stay tuned.......or perhaps wait another 18 years to try again?
"This time, we must have a Really, Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now!"
UPDATE: ScandiaMaxie has more with pictures and makes an ironic note:
Although ScandiaMaxie thinks this whole thing was concocted and planned to have the selection process finalized on the last week of school but doesn't explain that it was I. King Jordan who announced his own retirement in September 2005 leaving room for 8 months to get a B-of-T together to head the finalists selection process. But looking at ScandiaMaxie's picture, the protest crowd is considerably less than the 1988 DPN protest when it first started.Of course, the campus population is currently about 600 less than what it was in 1988 when it's campus population was around 2200 near its peak and that nearly everybody was protesting. However, according to Deaf DC, Adam Stone, the protest crowd of "200 strong" will hardly set the stage for a successful protest if one wants to try and compare DPN to RDPN.
No, it's not a "DPN #2" protest. Please, don't go there.
Adam Stones makes clear of the B-of-T's bending over backward to include students and staff as part of their decision selection process:
Hmmmm...
Using their Deaf-centric attitudes as an excuse, or so it seems, many Gallaudet University students are rejecting the selection of Dr. Fernandes, who is deaf, simply because she is identified less with Deaf culture. In a Deaf culture you must essentially be born into a Deaf culture in order to be looked upon most favorably by those who are. But just like I. King Jordan, who grew up hearing and became deaf at age 21 after a motorcycle accident, both Jordan and Fernandes never signed in ASL until later in life and were never born into a Deaf culture. Even after I. King Jordan was selected as the 8th president, there were a good number of Deaf students who resented Dr. I. King Jordan for being the 8th president. At the time it was better to accept him than to rock the boat for wanting a "better" president. Many felt that Harvey Corson would have been the better person simply because he was born into a Deaf culture and not I. King Jordan or hearing person Elizabeth Zinser. The DPN's 3 finalists consisted of a culturally deaf person, a deaf person and a hearing person back in 1988.
The difference in Gallaudet University's Board of Trustees back in March of 1988 for the president selection was that it consisted of 21 members while only four of them were deaf and interpreters were needed to give the four deaf members access to board deliberations. Today, interpreters are needed to provide hearing members with access to the board deliberations (note: not a part of the selection board). Quite the irony in the reversal of accomodation requirements.
But in this new "Really Deaf President Now" (RDPN) protest we have students currently going agog over the B-of-T's final selection of Dr. Fernandes. Many Deaf students consider the 2 of 3 finalists as "culturally deaf" while Dr. Jane K. Fernandes is not considered to be a "culturally deaf" candidate even though all three finalists were found qualified for the position in the final selection process. Many students were hoping that the BoT had enough "sense" (i.e. "political correctness") in picking one of two real "Deaf" finalists.
Trevor Brennan, a sophomore, added that “many of us don’t see [Fernandes] as truly deaf,” he said. “She was raised orally deaf, meaning she spoke and did not sign. Even now she seems to prefer voice to sign.”
Mowl said that Jordan is viewed as an outstanding public speaker, but that he “employs a mixture of speech and sign, and does not sign ‘true’ [American Sign Language], something many people want to see out of the next president.”
And so the B-of-T picked Dr. Jane K. Fernandes to be the 9th Gallaudet University president based on her qualifications to help ensure Gallaudet University's continuing successes that was led by I. King Jordan during his 18 years as president. Will there be a burning of a Fernandes effigy like they did with Zinser? Even though a few months earlier students had printed out T-shirts with the image of Dr. Fernandes with a caption that reads: "Know Thy Enemy." Or will they hijack yellow school buses and flatten the tires in front of the campus gates on day 5 of the protest? Yet many rational students of RPDN are clamoring for a calm protest yet one has already been arrested according to Gallynet-L under "Post-Announcement Chaos on Campus." And pleaded that students "Observe the laws" and "express your views peacefully."
But in 1988 DPN, many students broke local laws (RECOMMENDED READING!) in the DPN protest and were never arrested nor charged. But given to the unique sensitivity at the time, the District of Columbia and campus police were wise not to interfere unless absolutely necessary. Imagine the outcry of seeing arrested deaf students with their hands in handcuffs behind their backs with no way to communicate on national news? However, this is no DPN. And no hearing candidate was selected for the 9th president slot. And so, this has become a "Really Deaf President Now" protest.
Be sure to watch upcoming news of this unfolding event. I'm sure reporters will interview the four well known DPN's leaders Hlibok, Bourne, Covell and Rarus to get their inputs on this new and unfolding RDPN event. Will RDPN protesters draw up a demand a la DPN 1988 to the Board of Trustees? Will reporters try and make this into another "DPN" thinking students will take to the streets to the Capitol steps blocking traffic without a marching permit? How much sympathy will the protestors get from the public? Will RDPN protesters try and model after DPN? Will the campus be forced to close down like in DPN 1988? I was there. It wasn't pretty but it was necessary at the time. How necessary will it be this time around for RDPN?
What do I think? Nah, don't believe there'll be a repeat of another DPN moment. Just too passe'. This is not the "Selma of the Deaf" moment. This is all about Deaf Pride and the requirements thereof...strictly speaking.
Stay tuned.......or perhaps wait another 18 years to try again?
"This time, we must have a Really, Really, Really, Really Deaf President Now!"
UPDATE: ScandiaMaxie has more with pictures and makes an ironic note:
I think this is kinda funny because this is literally the LAST week of school.
Although ScandiaMaxie thinks this whole thing was concocted and planned to have the selection process finalized on the last week of school but doesn't explain that it was I. King Jordan who announced his own retirement in September 2005 leaving room for 8 months to get a B-of-T together to head the finalists selection process. But looking at ScandiaMaxie's picture, the protest crowd is considerably less than the 1988 DPN protest when it first started.Of course, the campus population is currently about 600 less than what it was in 1988 when it's campus population was around 2200 near its peak and that nearly everybody was protesting. However, according to Deaf DC, Adam Stone, the protest crowd of "200 strong" will hardly set the stage for a successful protest if one wants to try and compare DPN to RDPN.
No, it's not a "DPN #2" protest. Please, don't go there.
Adam Stones makes clear of the B-of-T's bending over backward to include students and staff as part of their decision selection process:
In fact, the Board of Trustees has been remarkably cooperative with the needs of the Gallaudet community throughout the entire process. The search committee included student representatives and appeared to be a diverse group. Unprecedented open forums and discussions were held for all three candidates. The committee actively elicited feedback from all stakeholders. They announced their decision during the school term, instead of during the summer. The Board LISTENED to the students. Doesn’t mean they had to follow whatever the students say. Where would the students get such a preposterous idea like that?
The Board should be commented for their effort to include as many people as possible in this important process and for their timely announcement. And above all, for making the right decision. Dr. Jane Fernandes is the most qualified person to lead Gallaudet into the future. Her background and credentials are impeccable.
Hmmmm...
Saturday, April 29, 2006
When the Mexican Government is Tough on Immigration
Got an email tip regarding immigration...in Mexico (note: links are my own):
And people here in the United States think we're being too tough on illegal immigrants coming from Mexico into the United States? Oh, please! Perhaps the United States should adopt the very same protocols as the Mexican government when it comes to registering immigrants so they'd be legal here?
So, what is your problem in making sure we'd have legalized immigrants? Anything wrong to make it a felony to be in the United States without the proper documents?
UPDATE: Check out Hotair's coverage of May Day protest by, what else, illegal aliens in the United States and how Mexico and illegal aliens are shooting themselves in the foot with all this boycott thing. And see the double standards they employ when it comes to breaking the laws in the United States and enforcing them in Mexico. All this is allowing more visibility for the other 200 million U.S. citizens who may not know enough about these 10 - 12 million illegal aliens in the United States. More ammos for American citizens on addressing this serious problem with real measures and not just with "smart" fences.
Subject: Immigration
Too bad this is not sent to the right people. The following from a director with SW BELL in Mexico City.
I spent five years working in Mexico. I worked under a tourist visa for three months and could legally renew it for three more months. After that you were working illegally. I was technically illegal for three weeks waiting on the FM3 approval.
During that six months our Mexican and US Attorneys were working to secure a permanent work visa called a FM3. It was in addition to my US passport that I had to show each time I entered and left the country. Barbara's was the same except hers did not permit her to work.
To apply for the FM3 I needed to submit the following notarized originals (not copies) of my:
1. Birth certificates for Barbara and me.
2. Marriage certificate.
3. High school transcripts and proof of graduation.
4. College transcripts for every college I attended and proof of graduation.
5. Two letters of recommendation from supervisors I had worked for at least one year.
6. A letter from The ST. Louis Chief of Police indicating I had no arrest record in the US and no outstanding warrants and was "a citizen in good standing."
7. Finally; I had to write a letter about myself that clearly stated why there was no Mexican citizen with my skills and why my skills were important to Mexico. We called it our "I am the greatest person on earth" letter. It was fun to write.
All of the above were in English that had to be translated into Spanish and be certified as legal translations and our signatures notarized. It produced a folder about 1.5 inches thick with English on the left side and Spanish on the right.
Once they were completed Barbara and I spent about five hours accompanied by a Mexican attorney touring Mexican government office locations and being photographed and fingerprinted at least three times. At each location (and we remember at least four locations) we were instructed on Mexican tax, labor, housing, and criminal law and that we were required to obey their laws or face the consequences. We could not protest any of the government's actions or we would be committing a felony. We paid out four thousand dollars in fees and bribes to complete the process. When this was done we could legally bring in our household goods that were held by US customs in Loredo Texas. This meant we rented furniture in Mexico while awaiting our goods. There were extensive fees involved here that the company paid.
We could not buy a home and were required to rent at very high rates and under contract and compliance with Mexican law. We were required to get a Mexican drivers license. This was an amazing process. The company arranged for the licensing agency to come to our headquarters location with their photography and finger print equipment and the laminating machine. We showed our US license, were photographed and fingerprinted again and issued the license instantly after paying out a six dollar fee. We did not take a written or driving test and never received instructions on the rules of the road. Our only instruction was never give a policeman your license if stopped and asked. We were instructed to hold it against the inside window away from his grasp. If he got his hands on it you would have to pay ransom to get it back.
We then had to pay and file Mexican income tax annually using the number of our FM3 as our ID number. The companies Mexican accountants did this for us and we just signed what they prepared. I was about twenty legal size pages annually.
The FM 3 was good for three years and renewable for two more after paying more fees.
Leaving the country meant turning in the FM# and certifying we were leaving no debts behind and no outstanding legal affairs (warrants, tickets or liens) before our household goods were released to customs.
It was a real adventure and If any of our senators or congressmen went through it once they would have a different attitude toward Mexico.The Mexican Government uses its vast military and police forces to keep its citizens intimidated and compliant. They never protest at their White House or government offices but do protest daily in front of the United States Embassy. The US embassy looks like a strongly reinforced fortress and during most protests the Mexican Military surround the block with their men standing shoulder to shoulder in full riot gear to protect the Embassy. These protests are never shown on US or Mexican TV. There is a large public park across the street where they do their protesting. Anything can cause a protest such as proposed law changes in California or Texas.
Please feel free to share this with everyone who thinks we are being hard on illegal immigrants.
And people here in the United States think we're being too tough on illegal immigrants coming from Mexico into the United States? Oh, please! Perhaps the United States should adopt the very same protocols as the Mexican government when it comes to registering immigrants so they'd be legal here?
So, what is your problem in making sure we'd have legalized immigrants? Anything wrong to make it a felony to be in the United States without the proper documents?
UPDATE: Check out Hotair's coverage of May Day protest by, what else, illegal aliens in the United States and how Mexico and illegal aliens are shooting themselves in the foot with all this boycott thing. And see the double standards they employ when it comes to breaking the laws in the United States and enforcing them in Mexico. All this is allowing more visibility for the other 200 million U.S. citizens who may not know enough about these 10 - 12 million illegal aliens in the United States. More ammos for American citizens on addressing this serious problem with real measures and not just with "smart" fences.
Greg Gunderson's Poll Vote Position Moves to #8...not over yet.
You have until the end of July 2006 to vote for Greg Gunderson (check out his latest video asking you to vote for him!), a deaf professional driver, to be on the newest racing reality show "Racin for a Living" where the top 15 drivers voted will go on the show. Last week Greg was #15 out 50 drivers in last week voting poll. My wife sent out an email to many of her friends to remind them to keep voting for Greg and to forward her email to their friends, ad nauseum. With the power of email and how it can get circulated widely and quickly among the deaf community, we are now seeing that Greg's poll position has moved up to #8! Not saying that my wife's email did the trick but every little bit helps in ensuring Greg's position for the show.
However, your voting shouldn't stop just because he's at the #8 poll vote position. Remember, people can vote as often they want for other drivers which could quickly bring Greg's poll vote position back down quickly, even out of reach of the top 15 drivers chosen for the show.
Vote often and as many times as you can UNTIL JULY 31! Don't stop just because Greg is securely at #8 or any other poll vote position in the top 15. Be sure to scroll down and select Greg's name and be sure to scroll down at the very bottom and hit the "Vote" button to include Greg's name into the voting poll.
Vote often. Vote as many times as you can.
I think the deaf community is in a unique position to help easily secure Greg Gunderson's position to be one of the 15 professional drivers for the "Racin for a Living" show.
Previous blogs on Greg Gunderson.
Update on Greg Gunderson - Vote for Upcoming Reality Show
Deaf People On Reality Shows - a trend?
However, your voting shouldn't stop just because he's at the #8 poll vote position. Remember, people can vote as often they want for other drivers which could quickly bring Greg's poll vote position back down quickly, even out of reach of the top 15 drivers chosen for the show.
Vote often and as many times as you can UNTIL JULY 31! Don't stop just because Greg is securely at #8 or any other poll vote position in the top 15. Be sure to scroll down and select Greg's name and be sure to scroll down at the very bottom and hit the "Vote" button to include Greg's name into the voting poll.
Vote often. Vote as many times as you can.
I think the deaf community is in a unique position to help easily secure Greg Gunderson's position to be one of the 15 professional drivers for the "Racin for a Living" show.
Previous blogs on Greg Gunderson.
Update on Greg Gunderson - Vote for Upcoming Reality Show
Deaf People On Reality Shows - a trend?
Evilness: Google vs Oil
//Why are you people still screaming about American oil industries who make tons of profits considering that they make less on the dollar than most other other companies?
Here's a visual chart to help some of you with your lack of comprehension of the subject who continue to scream "price gouging!!":
Still confused? Try the price breakdown of what part of the oil you're paying at the gas pump.
Still screaming?
I guess you guys would favor the "evil Google," then?
Hat tip: Texas Rainmaker (formerly Generation Why?)
UPDATE: Take a look at this about Google. Not at all what you think of Google.
Hat tip: C.S. - from the bowels of the Softie borg.
"It is hard to find any reason to be sympathetic toward the oil companies today, but that doesn't make them evil," said Robert Ebel, director of the energy program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
For their part, the oil companies have been emphasizing that they make far less money on each dollar of sales than many other industries that aren't being excoriated for their capitalism.
Taken together, Exxon, Chevron and ConocoPhillips made a profit of $8.19 on every $100 in sales. In contrast, Internet bellwethers Google Inc., Yahoo Inc. and eBay Inc. collectively turned a $19.20 profit on every $100 of their combined revenue.
Here's a visual chart to help some of you with your lack of comprehension of the subject who continue to scream "price gouging!!":
Still confused? Try the price breakdown of what part of the oil you're paying at the gas pump.
Still screaming?
I guess you guys would favor the "evil Google," then?
Hat tip: Texas Rainmaker (formerly Generation Why?)
UPDATE: Take a look at this about Google. Not at all what you think of Google.
Hat tip: C.S. - from the bowels of the Softie borg.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Matt Hamill - First UFC Fighter? Blog #13
Matt Hamill's face recognition has just gone up a notch. Check out this company StreetWise FightWear where Matt is featuring a new clothing line for the company. And soon, for Matt Hamill fans, you can get your hands on a Matt Hamill Autographed T-Shirt!
Interesting in seeing him promote this clothing line company from New York.
Hat tip: "JJ"
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Streetwise Streetfighting is a clothing line and fight gear company. Specializing in a clothing line that is not afraid to say what needs to be said. *****COMING SOON***** MATT HAMILL AUTOGRAPHED T SHIRTSNow, I'm asking myself. Why the sudden promotion of a clothing line company, StreetWise FightWear, with a recognizable face such as Matt's from the TUF3 show? Did Matt Hamill make it in TUF3 show? Did Matt beat out all the light heavies and will fight in the next UFC show?
Interesting in seeing him promote this clothing line company from New York.
Hat tip: "JJ"
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Thursday, April 27, 2006
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #12
Just what I thought, the Hamill - Bisping thing we saw at the end of Episode #3 looking like they were ready to tear into each other? Never happened. Although, Tito intervened pretty quickly reminding both that aggression does not belong on the practicing mat. A quick handshake between the two with Bisping sort of acknowledging through his body language and face that he was in the wrong to put out that kind of aggression against his training partner...Matt.
Team Ortiz fighters are there to practice off one another to help sharpen their MMA skills and get their needed cardio/conditioning done. Although Bisping remained somewhat pissed, more likely supremely annoyed about Matt getting all the attention from Tito and trying to make Matt the champion while he's his training partner. "Annoyed" might be a bit of an understatement here.
But in one scene at the house Bisping, Tait, Noah and a few others were making fun of Matt's supposed inability to understand what's going on, even with the interpreter. They were saying he should be getting 60% of the work done (ie. training that is, but I believe it was a stab at his lack of total communication or understanding with his coach) with Tito via the interpreter.and that Matt was wanting to do his own thing , or so they say. Although Tito doesn't seem to indicate any of this or showed concern that Matt wasn't following him or taking his cues. Still, they laughed and guffawed about Matt's own ignoracy, according to their perspective, of the whole training though it is Matt who is giving 100% into the training efforts coming in with no Jujitsu training. No boxing training. Fresh off with only years of excellent wrestling experience to back him up. It was Tito who recognized Matt to be a great potential which is why he picked him first. Matt's heart and sincerity are obviously evident whenever he trains. Are the others doing the same thing?
For one thing, those fighters may think it's funny that Matt may not be getting the full details of what's going on or what Tito's trying to relay to Matt on the finer points of MMA. But it is certainly better than getting only 10% of the info without an interpreter.
Tonight it was Mike Bisping versus Kristian Rothaermel. Mike wins with a hard right knee to Kristian's top head in the 1st round causing him to bleed all over the mat...and on Mike. A minute later, a left jab to Kristian's face makes him even more wobbly. Kristian went down with more than a minute left in the round with Mike on top of him landing a few blows to the head before the ref stepped in to stop the fight. A TKO.
Team Ortiz is looking very strong. Shamrock's? Well, just remember about the nutrition guy he brought on. A real big help to team's morale.
Now, who will Matt fight next in the light heavy weights? There is only Tait Fletcher and Mike Nickels on Team Shamrock.
I think next week will be the middle weights fighting each other, and the light heavies will play two weeks from now. In terms of taking turns, Matt will need all the extra time with Coach Tito (much to Bisping's annoyance) to get as much of the Jujitsu and boxing points as possible. It's looking more like it may come down to Matt Hamill and Mike Bisping when everything is said and done.
Guess we'll have to wait and see. Won't we?
And please, stop lifting those 10lb dumbells. You're embarrassing the ladies.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Reminder, Matt Hamill vs Bisping Confrontation Tonite?
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #10
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #9
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Team Ortiz fighters are there to practice off one another to help sharpen their MMA skills and get their needed cardio/conditioning done. Although Bisping remained somewhat pissed, more likely supremely annoyed about Matt getting all the attention from Tito and trying to make Matt the champion while he's his training partner. "Annoyed" might be a bit of an understatement here.
But in one scene at the house Bisping, Tait, Noah and a few others were making fun of Matt's supposed inability to understand what's going on, even with the interpreter. They were saying he should be getting 60% of the work done (ie. training that is, but I believe it was a stab at his lack of total communication or understanding with his coach) with Tito via the interpreter.and that Matt was wanting to do his own thing , or so they say. Although Tito doesn't seem to indicate any of this or showed concern that Matt wasn't following him or taking his cues. Still, they laughed and guffawed about Matt's own ignoracy, according to their perspective, of the whole training though it is Matt who is giving 100% into the training efforts coming in with no Jujitsu training. No boxing training. Fresh off with only years of excellent wrestling experience to back him up. It was Tito who recognized Matt to be a great potential which is why he picked him first. Matt's heart and sincerity are obviously evident whenever he trains. Are the others doing the same thing?
For one thing, those fighters may think it's funny that Matt may not be getting the full details of what's going on or what Tito's trying to relay to Matt on the finer points of MMA. But it is certainly better than getting only 10% of the info without an interpreter.
Tonight it was Mike Bisping versus Kristian Rothaermel. Mike wins with a hard right knee to Kristian's top head in the 1st round causing him to bleed all over the mat...and on Mike. A minute later, a left jab to Kristian's face makes him even more wobbly. Kristian went down with more than a minute left in the round with Mike on top of him landing a few blows to the head before the ref stepped in to stop the fight. A TKO.
Team Ortiz is looking very strong. Shamrock's? Well, just remember about the nutrition guy he brought on. A real big help to team's morale.
Now, who will Matt fight next in the light heavy weights? There is only Tait Fletcher and Mike Nickels on Team Shamrock.
I think next week will be the middle weights fighting each other, and the light heavies will play two weeks from now. In terms of taking turns, Matt will need all the extra time with Coach Tito (much to Bisping's annoyance) to get as much of the Jujitsu and boxing points as possible. It's looking more like it may come down to Matt Hamill and Mike Bisping when everything is said and done.
Guess we'll have to wait and see. Won't we?
And please, stop lifting those 10lb dumbells. You're embarrassing the ladies.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Reminder, Matt Hamill vs Bisping Confrontation Tonite?
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #10
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #9
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Reminder, Matt Hamill vs Bisping Confrontation Tonite?
Don't forget. TUF3 comes on tonight on SpikeTV. In the end of Episode #3 we saw what appeared to be a Hamill - Bisping confrontation. Of course, it could be played like a bad cliff hanging soap opera show tricking viewers to tune into what will appear to be nothing, however.
Here is Episode #4 program schedule. If you miss it tonight, don't worry. You'll have two other days to catch it. Just don't read my blog or I'll spoil it for you.
Thursday, April 27th @ 10:00pm-Episode 4
Saturday, April 27th @ 10:00pm-Episode 4
Monday, May 1st@ 11:00pm-Episode 4
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Here is Episode #4 program schedule. If you miss it tonight, don't worry. You'll have two other days to catch it. Just don't read my blog or I'll spoil it for you.
Thursday, April 27th @ 10:00pm-Episode 4
Saturday, April 27th @ 10:00pm-Episode 4
Monday, May 1st@ 11:00pm-Episode 4
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Your Chance to Vote. Who Should be the next President for Gallaudet University.
Ok. Here's your chance to vote on which person should be the next president of Gallaudet University. If you haven't heard, there's been a big discussion (even with some temper tantrums in some areas) regarding the pros and cons (click on picture of candidate to see comments from various posters) for each of the three candidates selected to be the 9th president of Gallaudet University. Deafness About has more details and links to the whole, some say farce, selection and voting process.
Take a vote and see the results.
Take a vote and see the results.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Oil Companies. How Much Profiting Allowed?
What do you think? Should oil companies be allowed to make whatever profit they can make if people are willing buy their oil based products? What's an "acceptable" profit margin according to you that oil companies ought to be allowed to make?
Sunday, April 23, 2006
A Deaf Person and Her Battle with Multiple Scelerosis
Here's a new blogsite called Word Salads by a deaf person (wears a cochlear implant, too) who is dealing her own way on how she battle against Multiple Scelerosis (MS). And that would be blogging about it.
MS is a scary condition and this condition is nothing to laugh at. One girl in some show, can't remember where or when, said the most pithy and wise words, and it went something like this:
Indeed. As we grow older, the risk increases for our body to succumb to various diseases and conditions where we are generally at the mercy and whims of own genetic DNAs where they could simply be a time bomb waiting to go off.
You might recognize this deaf blogger of Word Salads. Her name is Sherry, a good friend of mine. She's the red headed fire bomb who knows how to keep a stiff up lip in the face of adversity. This time it's war on her Multiple Scelerosis. And that comes with lots of side-effects, too. Unfortunately. But she is also a person who you could talk to and be comfortable with. So, visit her blog and learn more about the strange and scary world of Multiple Scelerosis.
MS is a scary condition and this condition is nothing to laugh at. One girl in some show, can't remember where or when, said the most pithy and wise words, and it went something like this:
In life, we are only temporarily abled.
Indeed. As we grow older, the risk increases for our body to succumb to various diseases and conditions where we are generally at the mercy and whims of own genetic DNAs where they could simply be a time bomb waiting to go off.
You might recognize this deaf blogger of Word Salads. Her name is Sherry, a good friend of mine. She's the red headed fire bomb who knows how to keep a stiff up lip in the face of adversity. This time it's war on her Multiple Scelerosis. And that comes with lots of side-effects, too. Unfortunately. But she is also a person who you could talk to and be comfortable with. So, visit her blog and learn more about the strange and scary world of Multiple Scelerosis.
The Ubi Duo
Be sure to come back and view sComm's website for updates and website upgrades over the next 2 to 4 weeks. More information about the Ubi (pronounced "yoo-bee") communication device will be provided on sComm's website for those who still have questions after seeing my first blog on the official unveiling of Ubi Duo. Most of what I've seen lately of other people's impressions about Ubi Duo's capabilities and design features are incorrect. Information will be forthcoming to help address questions and correct some of the false impressions about Ubi Duo, including software information.
On another note, everything went extremely well yesterday at the St. Louis, Missouri DeafNation Expo for sComm with their Ubi Duo demonstration at their booth. The President, CEO and officers of sComm couldn't be more happy. More info about the DeafNation Expo event will come later this week.
Stay tuned to Kokonut Pundits for more details and updates on Ubi Duo.
Ubi Good.
On another note, everything went extremely well yesterday at the St. Louis, Missouri DeafNation Expo for sComm with their Ubi Duo demonstration at their booth. The President, CEO and officers of sComm couldn't be more happy. More info about the DeafNation Expo event will come later this week.
Stay tuned to Kokonut Pundits for more details and updates on Ubi Duo.
Ubi Good.
Friday, April 21, 2006
sComm to Debut a New Revolutionary Communication Device Today at DeafNation Expo
Breaking News!
Direct from the CEO of sComm, Jason Curry, who have informed me a few months ago of a new communication device for both hearing and deaf people where I was given an exclusive glimpse of the new device not too long ago. The communication device was kept under wraps until the official unveiling today at the DeafNation Expo in St. Louis. I am proud to cover this exclusive report seen only here on Kokonut Pundits as part of the simulataneous unveiling of sComm's new communication device called the "Ubi Duo" - your portable easy-to-use wireless solution.
Jason Curry and I have collaborated and discussed over emails, IMs and VPs about this new communication device ever since January 2005 where I have blogged about his company numerous times (here, here and here). And we also have become good friends as a result of our collaborative efforts to help increase sComm's profile to the market.
The "Ubi" will debut today April 22 at DeafNation Expo in St. Louis, Missouri. The secret of this new communication device has been under wrap for more than a year ever since sComm received their $1.3 million award from NIH to develop and market their unique communication device. The secret is now no longer.
It has been a long, long road from the inception of an idea drawn on a white marking board to reality between father and son. What they had in mind was an unique communication device designed to help make communication easier between hearing and deaf people whether working, traveling or having a good time playing poker with your hearing buddies. Jason Curry is another example of a successful deaf person when good ideas and hard work go well together.
See and try your hands on the "Ubi Duo" for the very first time at the April 22 DeafNation Expo in St. Louis, Missouri. Future schedules where sComm will appear to give demostrations of the "Ubi" communication device:
May 13 DeafNation Expo - Atlanta, Georgia
June 23-27 Alexander Graham Bell Association - Pittsburgh, PA
June 29-July 3 National Association for the Deaf - Palm Springs, CA
Sept 16 DeafNation Expo - Seattle, WA
Sept 23 DeafNation Expo - Denver, CO
Oct 7 DeafNation Expo - Chicago, IL
And now, a word from the CEO of sComm, Jason Curry:
=====================================
I am the CEO of sComm, Inc., developer of the sComm Ubi Duo, a communication device enabling people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate face-to-face freely with hearing people without an interpreter. The goal is freedom and independence in communication. I am deaf myself and know the struggles of face to face communication. The Ubi Duo changes the landscape for face to face communication. The development of the device was funded with a grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders – National Institutes of Health,
The Ubi features:
· Two full size keyboards – two screens
· Portable/Light Weight (Folds over on itself for easy carrying)
· Wireless
· Functions as a simultaneous/real time TDD/communicates with any TDD
· Connectible to other PDAs such as Blackberry, Sidekick & cell phones
· 4 additional modes of communication-(Broadcast, In Range, Group, Auto Link)
Benefits of the device are:
1) Communicate face to face freely with anyone at any place, at any time without an interpreter
2) Be empowered to seek greater employment opportunities by eliminating communication barriers
3) Express thoughts, emotions, and personality freely
4) Simultaneous communication - Communicate in real time without any delay
5) Eliminate frustration for both the person who is deaf and the person who is hearing in enabling easy communication in an efficient time frame.
The sComm Ubi goal:
A priority goal of the Ubi is to increase employment for people who are deaf as well as provide mobility in any other settings. Although federal law requires appropriate accommodation in the work place, this does not happen in many settings at all times. I have experienced this myself. People who are deaf are allowed interviews for employment; however another reality is that many people who are deaf are underemployed or unemployed because of an employer’s fear of the cost of an interpreter and the fear of being unable to communicate freely with an employee. The Ubi is a practical alternative in these situations.
Some Testimonials and Responses from people who are deaf who have tested the device:
- “Exciting technology – would give me, as a professor, a work with my deaf students. I would embrace the opportunity to use this.”
Neva Wood, PhD, university professor
- “This device was a wonderful tool to communicate with the deaf. I learned a lot about the tester, that I probably would never have known had it not been for the sComm.”
Janice Kinney, financial operations analyst
- “I LOVE THIS DEVICE! I would use it in my everyday affairs.”
Todd Carley, payroll specialist
- “I can now have an interactive conversation with Andy. Before it was very brief and basic due to the difficulty and slowness of us writing everything down. Allows for a normal give-and-take conversation.”
Denise Johnston, financial systems analyst
- Chuck Wilson, a 35 year worker with the DFAS commented: “I got more work done with the Ubi than I had ever before. I received more information from my supervisor than ever before. It changed my work environment from “hi”-”good-bye” to real conversations. Co-workers that I had never talked to – talked to me.”
How does it work?
The Ubi device is composed of 2 sides which can remain attached or separated each with a full size keyboard and a split screen. The users type the conversation at the same time. The Ubi communicates simultaneously in real time.. The Ubi is battery powered and also can be connected to electrical outlets for long term use. The device folds over on itself, is portable, lightweight, and designed to be used anyplace, any time. It is not a laptop. It is a communication device with 6 different modes of communicating ranging from face to face to connecting to blackberry or TDD modes.
In the work environment:
The Ubi device changes the communication capability in a work environment. It replaces writing notes, lip reading, and interpreters in appropriate settings in the work environment. Writing notes is not efficient and is time consuming and is limiting to the quantity and quality of information that can be processed. Lip reading is difficult and sketchy. The Ubi resolves these issues enabling supervisors, employees, and co-workers to communicate face to face simultaneously without an interpreter.
Most information in a job setting often takes place in 5 to 60 minute segments when discussing the work -- longer segments of time such as during a performance review or discussion of a new project. It is not financially practical to bring an interpreter in for very short time frames and thus an employee who is deaf is often limited in the information received. The option of using the Ubi for communication in most circumstances rather than using an interpreter can save thousands of dollars in interpreter fees.
Video Phone interpreting most often limits employees to specific areas and places where a television monitor is available. With the Ubi, no appointment is needed with an interpreter. There is no account to set up. There is no dependence on whether the internet is working. There is no dependence on any third party. The Ubi is portable and can be taken anywhere – to any desk – in any area of the section or building for a one-on-one meeting. Once purchased, there are no further costs associated with using the Ubi.
Social relationships are equally important in establishing rapport in the work place. With the Ubi, an employee who is deaf is free to move about among other employees just as an employee who is hearing can – even in the cafeteria to be able to chat with other workers over lunch.
Human Subjects Testing:
In the human subjects testing done during the Phase I development, 99 percent of the 100 Ubi users (both people who are deaf and people who are hearing) prefer the Ubi over all other alternatives such as lip reading, note writing, and even interpreters. That research is available. The testimonials from users of the Ubi are overwhelmingly enthusiastic and positive. The freedom with using this device is always the first response at the top of the list. Boy’s Town National Institute in Omaha, Nebraska is the site of the final focus group testing of the device under the direction of Dr. Mary Pat Moeller and Dr. Walt Jesteadt.
My own personal experience with the Ubi:
Being deaf myself, the Ubi has had a major impact on my life and in the running of my company. I have meetings with people who are hearing without having to scramble around to find an interpreter on short notice or having to sit side by side in front of the television video phone and wait for the delay from the interpreter. I am able to hold one-on-one meetings with people anywhere I go with the Ubi. When a salesman drops by in a surprise visit, I just grab the Ubi and we sit down and start communicating. I used it last week at a class reunion of my wife and talked with many of her friends. It has been the most liberating time of my life both in my work environment, my other business dealings, and socially.
Additional settings in which the Ubi has proven beneficial:
Doctor’s office visits:
sComm has a request now from a woman who is deaf to borrow one of the Ubis to be used in the recovery room after her surgery.
Banks: Enables a person who is deaf to discuss loans or other business.
Airline, hotel, and rental car counters: Eliminates the frustration of incomplete conversations and details and is time efficient.
Colleges – one on one meetings with professors.
sComm currently has a student using a Ubi at Sarah Lawrence college who says it has changed her entire experience in her pre-doctoral program.
A young man is just starting to use the device to get his GED at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. The college can provide an interpreter for 2 hours 2 days a week, but it is not enough to enable finishing the GED in a reasonable amount of time. The student can not go to the GED lab at any time convenient for him. With the Ubi, he can now go as often as he wants, stay as long he wants and can progress faster.
What is the cost?
Retail price for the device based on our manufacturing, overhead, and profit margin is $1895. The Ubi with its capabilities and features is unique to the marketplace. Though not for every circumstance, the Ubi has the capability of becoming the standard for face to face communication devices enabling people who are deaf to communicate with people who are hearing.
Communicate Freely,
Jason
Jason Curry
sComm, CEO
4224 S. Hocker Drive, Suite 260
Independence, MO 64055
jason@scommonline.com
www.scommonline.com
Yahoo IM: jason_curry_r
816-350-7001 (TTY and VP)
816-350-7008 (VOICE)816-350-7009 (FAX)
FREEDOM THROUGH COMMUNICATION FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND OTHERS WITH COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
=============================
Direct from the CEO of sComm, Jason Curry, who have informed me a few months ago of a new communication device for both hearing and deaf people where I was given an exclusive glimpse of the new device not too long ago. The communication device was kept under wraps until the official unveiling today at the DeafNation Expo in St. Louis. I am proud to cover this exclusive report seen only here on Kokonut Pundits as part of the simulataneous unveiling of sComm's new communication device called the "Ubi Duo" - your portable easy-to-use wireless solution.
Jason Curry and I have collaborated and discussed over emails, IMs and VPs about this new communication device ever since January 2005 where I have blogged about his company numerous times (here, here and here). And we also have become good friends as a result of our collaborative efforts to help increase sComm's profile to the market.
The "Ubi" will debut today April 22 at DeafNation Expo in St. Louis, Missouri. The secret of this new communication device has been under wrap for more than a year ever since sComm received their $1.3 million award from NIH to develop and market their unique communication device. The secret is now no longer.
It has been a long, long road from the inception of an idea drawn on a white marking board to reality between father and son. What they had in mind was an unique communication device designed to help make communication easier between hearing and deaf people whether working, traveling or having a good time playing poker with your hearing buddies. Jason Curry is another example of a successful deaf person when good ideas and hard work go well together.
See and try your hands on the "Ubi Duo" for the very first time at the April 22 DeafNation Expo in St. Louis, Missouri. Future schedules where sComm will appear to give demostrations of the "Ubi" communication device:
May 13 DeafNation Expo - Atlanta, Georgia
June 23-27 Alexander Graham Bell Association - Pittsburgh, PA
June 29-July 3 National Association for the Deaf - Palm Springs, CA
Sept 16 DeafNation Expo - Seattle, WA
Sept 23 DeafNation Expo - Denver, CO
Oct 7 DeafNation Expo - Chicago, IL
And now, a word from the CEO of sComm, Jason Curry:
=====================================
I am the CEO of sComm, Inc., developer of the sComm Ubi Duo, a communication device enabling people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate face-to-face freely with hearing people without an interpreter. The goal is freedom and independence in communication. I am deaf myself and know the struggles of face to face communication. The Ubi Duo changes the landscape for face to face communication. The development of the device was funded with a grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders – National Institutes of Health,
The Ubi features:
· Two full size keyboards – two screens
· Portable/Light Weight (Folds over on itself for easy carrying)
· Wireless
· Functions as a simultaneous/real time TDD/communicates with any TDD
· Connectible to other PDAs such as Blackberry, Sidekick & cell phones
· 4 additional modes of communication-(Broadcast, In Range, Group, Auto Link)
Benefits of the device are:
1) Communicate face to face freely with anyone at any place, at any time without an interpreter
2) Be empowered to seek greater employment opportunities by eliminating communication barriers
3) Express thoughts, emotions, and personality freely
4) Simultaneous communication - Communicate in real time without any delay
5) Eliminate frustration for both the person who is deaf and the person who is hearing in enabling easy communication in an efficient time frame.
The sComm Ubi goal:
A priority goal of the Ubi is to increase employment for people who are deaf as well as provide mobility in any other settings. Although federal law requires appropriate accommodation in the work place, this does not happen in many settings at all times. I have experienced this myself. People who are deaf are allowed interviews for employment; however another reality is that many people who are deaf are underemployed or unemployed because of an employer’s fear of the cost of an interpreter and the fear of being unable to communicate freely with an employee. The Ubi is a practical alternative in these situations.
Some Testimonials and Responses from people who are deaf who have tested the device:
- “Exciting technology – would give me, as a professor, a work with my deaf students. I would embrace the opportunity to use this.”
Neva Wood, PhD, university professor
- “This device was a wonderful tool to communicate with the deaf. I learned a lot about the tester, that I probably would never have known had it not been for the sComm.”
Janice Kinney, financial operations analyst
- “I LOVE THIS DEVICE! I would use it in my everyday affairs.”
Todd Carley, payroll specialist
- “I can now have an interactive conversation with Andy. Before it was very brief and basic due to the difficulty and slowness of us writing everything down. Allows for a normal give-and-take conversation.”
Denise Johnston, financial systems analyst
- Chuck Wilson, a 35 year worker with the DFAS commented: “I got more work done with the Ubi than I had ever before. I received more information from my supervisor than ever before. It changed my work environment from “hi”-”good-bye” to real conversations. Co-workers that I had never talked to – talked to me.”
How does it work?
The Ubi device is composed of 2 sides which can remain attached or separated each with a full size keyboard and a split screen. The users type the conversation at the same time. The Ubi communicates simultaneously in real time.. The Ubi is battery powered and also can be connected to electrical outlets for long term use. The device folds over on itself, is portable, lightweight, and designed to be used anyplace, any time. It is not a laptop. It is a communication device with 6 different modes of communicating ranging from face to face to connecting to blackberry or TDD modes.
In the work environment:
The Ubi device changes the communication capability in a work environment. It replaces writing notes, lip reading, and interpreters in appropriate settings in the work environment. Writing notes is not efficient and is time consuming and is limiting to the quantity and quality of information that can be processed. Lip reading is difficult and sketchy. The Ubi resolves these issues enabling supervisors, employees, and co-workers to communicate face to face simultaneously without an interpreter.
Most information in a job setting often takes place in 5 to 60 minute segments when discussing the work -- longer segments of time such as during a performance review or discussion of a new project. It is not financially practical to bring an interpreter in for very short time frames and thus an employee who is deaf is often limited in the information received. The option of using the Ubi for communication in most circumstances rather than using an interpreter can save thousands of dollars in interpreter fees.
Video Phone interpreting most often limits employees to specific areas and places where a television monitor is available. With the Ubi, no appointment is needed with an interpreter. There is no account to set up. There is no dependence on whether the internet is working. There is no dependence on any third party. The Ubi is portable and can be taken anywhere – to any desk – in any area of the section or building for a one-on-one meeting. Once purchased, there are no further costs associated with using the Ubi.
Social relationships are equally important in establishing rapport in the work place. With the Ubi, an employee who is deaf is free to move about among other employees just as an employee who is hearing can – even in the cafeteria to be able to chat with other workers over lunch.
Human Subjects Testing:
In the human subjects testing done during the Phase I development, 99 percent of the 100 Ubi users (both people who are deaf and people who are hearing) prefer the Ubi over all other alternatives such as lip reading, note writing, and even interpreters. That research is available. The testimonials from users of the Ubi are overwhelmingly enthusiastic and positive. The freedom with using this device is always the first response at the top of the list. Boy’s Town National Institute in Omaha, Nebraska is the site of the final focus group testing of the device under the direction of Dr. Mary Pat Moeller and Dr. Walt Jesteadt.
My own personal experience with the Ubi:
Being deaf myself, the Ubi has had a major impact on my life and in the running of my company. I have meetings with people who are hearing without having to scramble around to find an interpreter on short notice or having to sit side by side in front of the television video phone and wait for the delay from the interpreter. I am able to hold one-on-one meetings with people anywhere I go with the Ubi. When a salesman drops by in a surprise visit, I just grab the Ubi and we sit down and start communicating. I used it last week at a class reunion of my wife and talked with many of her friends. It has been the most liberating time of my life both in my work environment, my other business dealings, and socially.
Additional settings in which the Ubi has proven beneficial:
Doctor’s office visits:
sComm has a request now from a woman who is deaf to borrow one of the Ubis to be used in the recovery room after her surgery.
Banks: Enables a person who is deaf to discuss loans or other business.
Airline, hotel, and rental car counters: Eliminates the frustration of incomplete conversations and details and is time efficient.
Colleges – one on one meetings with professors.
sComm currently has a student using a Ubi at Sarah Lawrence college who says it has changed her entire experience in her pre-doctoral program.
A young man is just starting to use the device to get his GED at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. The college can provide an interpreter for 2 hours 2 days a week, but it is not enough to enable finishing the GED in a reasonable amount of time. The student can not go to the GED lab at any time convenient for him. With the Ubi, he can now go as often as he wants, stay as long he wants and can progress faster.
What is the cost?
Retail price for the device based on our manufacturing, overhead, and profit margin is $1895. The Ubi with its capabilities and features is unique to the marketplace. Though not for every circumstance, the Ubi has the capability of becoming the standard for face to face communication devices enabling people who are deaf to communicate with people who are hearing.
Communicate Freely,
Jason
Jason Curry
sComm, CEO
4224 S. Hocker Drive, Suite 260
Independence, MO 64055
jason@scommonline.com
www.scommonline.com
Yahoo IM: jason_curry_r
816-350-7001 (TTY and VP)
816-350-7008 (VOICE)816-350-7009 (FAX)
FREEDOM THROUGH COMMUNICATION FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND OTHERS WITH COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
=============================
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #10
Nothing much about Matt Hamill in Episode #3 except the time when he was doing cardio runs inside a hotel while carrying one of his team mate. Tito loved it when Matt Hamill went for the extra distance and called Matt as a guy with a "lot of heart." Tito is proud of Matt Hamill's hard work ethic. Good guys do win.
As for the two fighters, Ross Pointon and Kendall Grove, it was patently obvious that Kendall had the upper hand even before the fight began while he trained on his wrestling, boxing and grappling skills. But being stubborn about how you fight your own way doesn't work well which Ross was so proud of. That was Ross' Achilles Heel. All the fighters on Team Shamrock tried to help Ross by telling him he need to work on his grappling and wrestling skills which was painfully absent during his training. Ross simply didn't care for it. Ross' own weak link finally showed in the ring that ended when Kendall gave Ross a rear chokehold forcing him to tap out in the first round.
Near the end of the show we catch a glimpse of the upcoming Episode #4 when we see Matt Hamill apparently "retaliating" against Bisping because of Bisping's hostile sparring attitude with Tito. Tito didn't like that. Neither did Matt. Apparently, from Episode #2, Bisping was peeved and annoyed over the fact that Tito was giving so much attention to Matt, Bisping became disrespective to Tito while they both sparred.
Perhaps we'll see more of this confrontation in Episode #4? Something gotta give between Matt Hamill and Michael Bisping.
Stay tuned.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #9
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
As for the two fighters, Ross Pointon and Kendall Grove, it was patently obvious that Kendall had the upper hand even before the fight began while he trained on his wrestling, boxing and grappling skills. But being stubborn about how you fight your own way doesn't work well which Ross was so proud of. That was Ross' Achilles Heel. All the fighters on Team Shamrock tried to help Ross by telling him he need to work on his grappling and wrestling skills which was painfully absent during his training. Ross simply didn't care for it. Ross' own weak link finally showed in the ring that ended when Kendall gave Ross a rear chokehold forcing him to tap out in the first round.
Near the end of the show we catch a glimpse of the upcoming Episode #4 when we see Matt Hamill apparently "retaliating" against Bisping because of Bisping's hostile sparring attitude with Tito. Tito didn't like that. Neither did Matt. Apparently, from Episode #2, Bisping was peeved and annoyed over the fact that Tito was giving so much attention to Matt, Bisping became disrespective to Tito while they both sparred.
Perhaps we'll see more of this confrontation in Episode #4? Something gotta give between Matt Hamill and Michael Bisping.
Stay tuned.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #9
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Update on Greg Gunderson - Vote for Upcoming Reality Show
Just received a tip that the new upcoming reality show Racin' for a Living had to change server in order to handle the inordinate high volume of voting reponses on favorite drivers. There is no restriction on how often you can vote for your favorite driver. Go ahead and vote for Greg Gunderson as often as you like.
If you want to be a part of a forum that discusses the only deaf professional driver, Greg Gunderson, go here and get a chance to speak with Greg! Also you can see Greg's postings seen here as well. Or get a chance to chat with Greg's wife, Christa in this thread.
Hat tip: "James"
If you want to be a part of a forum that discusses the only deaf professional driver, Greg Gunderson, go here and get a chance to speak with Greg! Also you can see Greg's postings seen here as well. Or get a chance to chat with Greg's wife, Christa in this thread.
Hat tip: "James"
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #9
A reminder. Be sure to watch Episode 3 tomorrow on SpikeTV TUF3 challenge.
Thursday, April 20th@ 10:00pm-Episode 3
Saturday, April 22nd @ 10:00pm-Episode 3
Monday, April 24th@11:00pm-Episode 3
Check out the rest of the episodes here.
After I finished my exercise at the gym yesterday, I talked to one of the guys who are training for upcoming MMA contests in New Mexico. While he did his cardio on his bike, he (btw, he's hearing) and I talked at length about the TUF3 show and Matt Hamill. We agreed that Matt Hamill is in a grey area of whether or not he'll succeed the TUF3 contest and come out on top. Only because Matt trained in the MMA for several months and is quite new to the game. However, we see that he picks up the technicals quite quickly and is anxious to learn more. We also agree that he's an excellent wrestler and all he needs to do is work on the technicals such as the finer points of grappling and boxing. Not sure about Jujitsu when his wrestling is very strong to begin with. Doesn't hurt to know some Jujitsu though.
The odds on favorite or favorite contender seems to be in Matt Hamill's corner. Even the guy whom I talked with while he was working on his stationary bike, dripping with sweat, said that he would like to see Matt win. There are several other MMA trainers (all hearing) at the gym where I work out. I will talk to them over the week whenever I see them as I prepare for my own contest and get their inputs about Matt Hamill.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Thursday, April 20th@ 10:00pm-Episode 3
Saturday, April 22nd @ 10:00pm-Episode 3
Monday, April 24th@11:00pm-Episode 3
Check out the rest of the episodes here.
After I finished my exercise at the gym yesterday, I talked to one of the guys who are training for upcoming MMA contests in New Mexico. While he did his cardio on his bike, he (btw, he's hearing) and I talked at length about the TUF3 show and Matt Hamill. We agreed that Matt Hamill is in a grey area of whether or not he'll succeed the TUF3 contest and come out on top. Only because Matt trained in the MMA for several months and is quite new to the game. However, we see that he picks up the technicals quite quickly and is anxious to learn more. We also agree that he's an excellent wrestler and all he needs to do is work on the technicals such as the finer points of grappling and boxing. Not sure about Jujitsu when his wrestling is very strong to begin with. Doesn't hurt to know some Jujitsu though.
The odds on favorite or favorite contender seems to be in Matt Hamill's corner. Even the guy whom I talked with while he was working on his stationary bike, dripping with sweat, said that he would like to see Matt win. There are several other MMA trainers (all hearing) at the gym where I work out. I will talk to them over the week whenever I see them as I prepare for my own contest and get their inputs about Matt Hamill.
Previous blogs on Matt Hamill.
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #8
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #5
Matt Hamill -First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #4
Inside Pulse to Link to Kokonut Pundits on Series Blogging on Matt Hamill
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #3
Matt Hamill, TUF3, UFC and Opening Your Mouth Too Wide with Hatred
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter? Blog #2
Matt Hamill - First Deaf UFC Fighter?
Check out all of my up todate Matt Hamill bloggings.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
When Gay/Lesbain Parents Take Advantage of their Kids at White House Easter Egg Hunt
Chicago Sun Times - "About 100 gay and lesbian couples wearing rainbow-colored leis ."
Washington Post - "Gri and Mott were two of about 200 gay and lesbian parents who came with about 100 children to the traditional Easter Egg Roll, along with about 16,000 other families."
Not exactly the "crashing" of the White House Easter egg hunt when you have only a few hundred gay and lesbian parents out of 16,000 other families.
Even at the White House Press Briefing did a "stuck on stupid" reporter tried to make a big deal of the Easter Egg Hunt:
Ahem. Yes, it was a response. McClellan said "ALL families." Stop with the sniveling whine you reporter.
They said they were going to "crash" the White House lawn, raise all kinds of ire, get in line first, wear t-shirts, rant...rant...rant...etc..etc.... But at the end of the day the group decided to tone it down. However, it was still a political protest, albeit a very tacky one. They ended up wearing rainbow colored leis. However you look at it, it is no different from T-shirts or protest signs with political statements on them. Bottom line is that gay and lesbian parents used their children in order to make the White House Annual Easter Egg Hunt into a political affair. Why call this a political affair by gay and lesbian groups? Well, just read the news. It was a planned and coordinated event and wearing rainbow colored leis would be enough to ensure coverage from the press. It was never about the sanctity of children. It was all about gay and lesbian parents with their rainbow color leis saying "Hey, look at us, not the kids." They wanted to be the focus, and never about the children. It is supposed to be the kids' day, not the parents. Pure and simple. And yet I couldn't help but wonder how many gay couples actually used somebody else's child just to get into this event for the chance to make their own political statement?
Some found it sad to see this politicization knowing that doing so could create tension when it's really about the kids, and not the parents, day of fun.
Washington Post - "Gri and Mott were two of about 200 gay and lesbian parents who came with about 100 children to the traditional Easter Egg Roll, along with about 16,000 other families."
Not exactly the "crashing" of the White House Easter egg hunt when you have only a few hundred gay and lesbian parents out of 16,000 other families.
Even at the White House Press Briefing did a "stuck on stupid" reporter tried to make a big deal of the Easter Egg Hunt:
Q And since this morning's annual White House Easter Egg Roll welcomed everybody, including those wearing rainbow leis promoting their sexual orientation, will next year's event include all sexual orientations, including those wearing arm bands proclaiming that pain is pleasure, or not?
MR. McCLELLAN: Les, the Easter Egg Roll is a very happy tradition at the White House that dates back to 1878. It is a time for families, and we welcome all families and their children who want to come and participate in the --
Q All orientations --
MR. McCLELLAN: -- Easter Egg Roll.
Q But my question was "all orientations."
MR. McCLELLAN: And you got a response to your question.
Q But that wasn't a response.
Ahem. Yes, it was a response. McClellan said "ALL families." Stop with the sniveling whine you reporter.
They said they were going to "crash" the White House lawn, raise all kinds of ire, get in line first, wear t-shirts, rant...rant...rant...etc..etc.... But at the end of the day the group decided to tone it down. However, it was still a political protest, albeit a very tacky one. They ended up wearing rainbow colored leis. However you look at it, it is no different from T-shirts or protest signs with political statements on them. Bottom line is that gay and lesbian parents used their children in order to make the White House Annual Easter Egg Hunt into a political affair. Why call this a political affair by gay and lesbian groups? Well, just read the news. It was a planned and coordinated event and wearing rainbow colored leis would be enough to ensure coverage from the press. It was never about the sanctity of children. It was all about gay and lesbian parents with their rainbow color leis saying "Hey, look at us, not the kids." They wanted to be the focus, and never about the children. It is supposed to be the kids' day, not the parents. Pure and simple. And yet I couldn't help but wonder how many gay couples actually used somebody else's child just to get into this event for the chance to make their own political statement?
Some found it sad to see this politicization knowing that doing so could create tension when it's really about the kids, and not the parents, day of fun.
Even many gays and lesbians agree that this annual event should be all about the children and not about the parents. Sadly, many refused to listen to reason and choose politics instead for this one day when it's really all about kids having fun on the White House lawn.Mark Tooley, a spokesman for the conservative Institute on Religion and Democracy, criticized the gay and lesbian groups as "pretty sad." Some religious and social conservative groups complained that the lesbians and gays politicized the egg roll, a traditional annual event that dates to 1878.
Monday, April 17, 2006
When a Banjo Goes a "Plunkin"...
It's ironic when one blogger implies that Michelle Malkin doesn't do much about child pornography in her blogs (ie "not fast enough!!" OMG! Shoot her!). Au contraire. She has discussed numerous times in her blog and elsewhere (here, here, here, here, here, here and here) about that problems of child pornography. Instead of lambasting her for not reporting the Doyle's arrest quickly enough, maybe an acknowledgement that she is actually doing something about child pornography?
She'll go after people who do these sickening acts regardless if the person doing it is a Republican or a Democrat. Or haven't you noticed? Her priorities are hers alone and how she decide to go about her writings, and not for bloggers to decide. We all have our own priorities and interests on what to write and which ones to read that gets our fancy. Obviously she is certainly not ignorant about many serious issues.
Next, I can see why many don't see the NBC story as a worthy blog piece to write about. I believe some bloggers are missing the whole point about NBC's unethical news "reporting." NBC purposely tried to make a story (rather than reporting a story, big difference) in the hope that undercover Muslims pretending to be NASCAR fans will get bashed by rednecks NASCAR fans and get captured on film. Never happened. This is a problem with the MSM and many readers simply do not see this. Hence, the story was about the NBC story in their attempt to make a story by being deceptive about it. It didn't work. They got caught. Big time.
No doubt. Child pornography is a very serious issue and out of control....worldwide. So is alot of things that she's writing about, including problems at DHS (and FAMS), of which Doyle used to work for where Michelle Malkin tied her piece about the arrest and the problems at DHS. She's a mean, writing machine. Always moving around doing interviews and shows, and always writing. Even President Bush is doing something about this issue as well. This will always be a problem. And everybody is doing their best to solve it.
I've no need to defend Michelle Malkin. If I see an error, I'll point it out for the readers to see. My blog piece was merely to correct one blogger's error and inform readers on what was said, wasn't the case at all. Can't have false information running rampant and the need to keep the overly emotional "OMG! Shoot her for not reporting quick enough!" delirium down to a bare minimum. The latter is assuredly an impossible task around here. Different strokes for different folks.
Oh, btw, "deflocking" isn't even a word. Even that would befuddle Hannity AND Colmes. Perhaps a retired teacher can help you on that part. Especially this - "A Coconut is Capable of Self-Deflocking." What the...hey?? A coconut "self-deflocks"....? Sounds destructive but, uh, ok. Whatever. Might want to change that title of that blog piece while you're at it. What? Oh, right. You're trying to make a point about the title. I see. Gotcha. Suurrrre. It is, however, YOUR blog. So, I cannot "force" you to change it anymore than I can "force" people to vote or support Matt Hamill. Ridiculous, isn't it?
I think I know where this one might head off to so I'll address it now. For a banjo or a guitar, the "plunk" can mean to "pick" or "pluck" the strings. Also, "plunk" can mean to be the sound of an off-key note of the deeper string note whether it's a piano or a string instrument. I could've said "plink" for the higher string note, too. Or "plinking" as to mean to play the string instruments. All about a play of words here in my blog title. That is, if you know how to do it right.
Now, I've had complainers (generally those who do not like my blog in the first place for whatever reasons) come to me about my "badge of honor" tags seen on the left side column of my blogsite. A little history lesson. Bloggers and writers came to me by linking to my blog columns because it was they who found my writings worthwhile to link. Don't like? I can't help you with that one. Complainers are on their own since I cannot possibly please everybody just to accomodate their fragile feelings. I hope readers will realize that. I play the tune to no one except for myself. It's all about my perception, feelings, observations and knowledge of the subject matter.
And lastly, no, I have no real, deep, deep flaming interest on Canadian politics to blog. Sorry. Not really worth my time.
But I'll tell Banjo this. If you are good at movie reviews and are successful at it, stick with it. Don't change one thing about it.
Apologies to readers who had to wade through all this. All this leaves a bad taste in my mouth doing this. Bleh.
UPDATE: Even with "defrocking" still doesn't make any sense at all unless you're making that coconut into a priest of some kind or of some other honorary position worthy to be defrocked by someone else. Put it in this way, "a coconut self-defrocks." Just as bad as "self-deflocking." Makes absolutely no sense. Perhaps "self-destructing?" Even that won't help much context-wise. Just offering my constructive criticism here.
As for speling erors which is very rarre on my part butt as long as the wurd applies well with the contexxt beig writen, everithing is dandie. Everithing is udderstood by the peeple reeding this. (note: mispelling done on purpose).
Grammatically, it's fine. Spelling-wise? Terrible! I'd rather be understood for my grammar and syntax rather than for my spelling ability. But since I have both, who can blame me?
As for the bad taste thing, I meant that I'd rather put it to a more constructive criticism since I bear no ill will towards you. But since you caught me on a rare day when I was in a bit of a sardonic mood because someone screamed bloody murder about a blogger who didn't report for a full two days about the Doyle's arrest which is hardly worth the wrath, IMO. I'm just telling you my side of the story here and my perception of the matter at hand.
As for parenting "pattykins," I'm doing very well with my kids. If I get hugs and kisses from them constantly, and say "ILY," I MUST be doing something right! Is this something you're bitter about? Me having 3 wonderful and beautiful girls? Sorry for shattering your misconception here. You're over there, not here. Be careful of how you extrapolate my blog writings toward my parental skills as lacking. A very wrong, tactical approach. Secondly, if you do find some faults in my grammar...please, point them out! Don't be shy. Give me examples. I'm willing to learn. Since you were a teacher, dig up some of my writings and give me some of your corrected examples. I don't admit I'm perfect but I'm certainly very well satisfied with my writings. Yet, it's you who have a beef about my grammatical skills?
As for deletion, it's not about "dishing it out," it's about keeping to the rules that I have prominently displayed on my Haloscan that no foul language is allowed. Yet, when a poster continues to violate that rule *after* giving him/her fair warning to please stop, you can expect the poster will get banned for not following MY rules. What part do you not understand? Yet, you say you're a retired teacher. Hmmmm....?
She'll go after people who do these sickening acts regardless if the person doing it is a Republican or a Democrat. Or haven't you noticed? Her priorities are hers alone and how she decide to go about her writings, and not for bloggers to decide. We all have our own priorities and interests on what to write and which ones to read that gets our fancy. Obviously she is certainly not ignorant about many serious issues.
Next, I can see why many don't see the NBC story as a worthy blog piece to write about. I believe some bloggers are missing the whole point about NBC's unethical news "reporting." NBC purposely tried to make a story (rather than reporting a story, big difference) in the hope that undercover Muslims pretending to be NASCAR fans will get bashed by rednecks NASCAR fans and get captured on film. Never happened. This is a problem with the MSM and many readers simply do not see this. Hence, the story was about the NBC story in their attempt to make a story by being deceptive about it. It didn't work. They got caught. Big time.
No doubt. Child pornography is a very serious issue and out of control....worldwide. So is alot of things that she's writing about, including problems at DHS (and FAMS), of which Doyle used to work for where Michelle Malkin tied her piece about the arrest and the problems at DHS. She's a mean, writing machine. Always moving around doing interviews and shows, and always writing. Even President Bush is doing something about this issue as well. This will always be a problem. And everybody is doing their best to solve it.
I've no need to defend Michelle Malkin. If I see an error, I'll point it out for the readers to see. My blog piece was merely to correct one blogger's error and inform readers on what was said, wasn't the case at all. Can't have false information running rampant and the need to keep the overly emotional "OMG! Shoot her for not reporting quick enough!" delirium down to a bare minimum. The latter is assuredly an impossible task around here. Different strokes for different folks.
Oh, btw, "deflocking" isn't even a word. Even that would befuddle Hannity AND Colmes. Perhaps a retired teacher can help you on that part. Especially this - "A Coconut is Capable of Self-Deflocking." What the...hey?? A coconut "self-deflocks"....? Sounds destructive but, uh, ok. Whatever. Might want to change that title of that blog piece while you're at it. What? Oh, right. You're trying to make a point about the title. I see. Gotcha. Suurrrre. It is, however, YOUR blog. So, I cannot "force" you to change it anymore than I can "force" people to vote or support Matt Hamill. Ridiculous, isn't it?
I think I know where this one might head off to so I'll address it now. For a banjo or a guitar, the "plunk" can mean to "pick" or "pluck" the strings. Also, "plunk" can mean to be the sound of an off-key note of the deeper string note whether it's a piano or a string instrument. I could've said "plink" for the higher string note, too. Or "plinking" as to mean to play the string instruments. All about a play of words here in my blog title. That is, if you know how to do it right.
Now, I've had complainers (generally those who do not like my blog in the first place for whatever reasons) come to me about my "badge of honor" tags seen on the left side column of my blogsite. A little history lesson. Bloggers and writers came to me by linking to my blog columns because it was they who found my writings worthwhile to link. Don't like? I can't help you with that one. Complainers are on their own since I cannot possibly please everybody just to accomodate their fragile feelings. I hope readers will realize that. I play the tune to no one except for myself. It's all about my perception, feelings, observations and knowledge of the subject matter.
And lastly, no, I have no real, deep, deep flaming interest on Canadian politics to blog. Sorry. Not really worth my time.
But I'll tell Banjo this. If you are good at movie reviews and are successful at it, stick with it. Don't change one thing about it.
Apologies to readers who had to wade through all this. All this leaves a bad taste in my mouth doing this. Bleh.
UPDATE: Even with "defrocking" still doesn't make any sense at all unless you're making that coconut into a priest of some kind or of some other honorary position worthy to be defrocked by someone else. Put it in this way, "a coconut self-defrocks." Just as bad as "self-deflocking." Makes absolutely no sense. Perhaps "self-destructing?" Even that won't help much context-wise. Just offering my constructive criticism here.
As for speling erors which is very rarre on my part butt as long as the wurd applies well with the contexxt beig writen, everithing is dandie. Everithing is udderstood by the peeple reeding this. (note: mispelling done on purpose).
Grammatically, it's fine. Spelling-wise? Terrible! I'd rather be understood for my grammar and syntax rather than for my spelling ability. But since I have both, who can blame me?
As for the bad taste thing, I meant that I'd rather put it to a more constructive criticism since I bear no ill will towards you. But since you caught me on a rare day when I was in a bit of a sardonic mood because someone screamed bloody murder about a blogger who didn't report for a full two days about the Doyle's arrest which is hardly worth the wrath, IMO. I'm just telling you my side of the story here and my perception of the matter at hand.
As for parenting "pattykins," I'm doing very well with my kids. If I get hugs and kisses from them constantly, and say "ILY," I MUST be doing something right! Is this something you're bitter about? Me having 3 wonderful and beautiful girls? Sorry for shattering your misconception here. You're over there, not here. Be careful of how you extrapolate my blog writings toward my parental skills as lacking. A very wrong, tactical approach. Secondly, if you do find some faults in my grammar...please, point them out! Don't be shy. Give me examples. I'm willing to learn. Since you were a teacher, dig up some of my writings and give me some of your corrected examples. I don't admit I'm perfect but I'm certainly very well satisfied with my writings. Yet, it's you who have a beef about my grammatical skills?
As for deletion, it's not about "dishing it out," it's about keeping to the rules that I have prominently displayed on my Haloscan that no foul language is allowed. Yet, when a poster continues to violate that rule *after* giving him/her fair warning to please stop, you can expect the poster will get banned for not following MY rules. What part do you not understand? Yet, you say you're a retired teacher. Hmmmm....?
Sunday, April 16, 2006
A Matt Hamill Poll - will he win?
Go here and put in your vote on whether Matt Hamill will win the TUF3 competition for the UFC spot.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter y'all. Rememer what Easter is really about. Which means that the easter bunny is really dead and went to hell. I think the farmer who shot the bunny is asking for it.
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