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This Sun, August 22 on 'THE WAR REPORT ON PUBLIC EDUCATION' - Part 2 - Why is CRITICAL RACE THEORY an Existential Threat to so many? Dr. Miller explores 'Critical Race Theory' as an existential threat to the past, present and future of whiteness, ownership and control of America AND in the role public education plays in the future generations' awareness, understanding, emotional engagement AND the individual and collective POSITIVE SOCIAL ACTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE! Please join us!
Finding Your Peace with Shelly J. Miller
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Episode 8: Alcoholics Anonymous & A Course in Miracles, with Special Guest, Ordained Ministerial Counselor Stephan Mead.
Join Psychic, Medium and Host Shelly J. Miller for an inspiring conversation with Guest Stephan Mead, a facilitator of both Alcoholics Anonymous Classes and A Course in Miracles Classes. Steve says of his story that he “found the magic of alcohol and the persuasive promises of the ego in high school”. To his parents disappointment he did not go to college, but rather joined the Marine Corps 2 weeks after high school graduation. He says, though he did not realize it, Boot Camp would be the only time in the next 18 years that he wouldn’t be drinking daily. Steve talks about feeling like a failure but being good at presenting a false front. He shares that alcohol dependency had his life, business and relationships in ruins. He joined AA in 1986 and participated for 17 years but still felt like he was “missing something”. In 2003, his second marriage “blew up”, and he once again, felt like a failure as he did when he had first joined AA. He had a thought that “there must be a better way to live”, and through a series of “coincidences” came across the book A Course in Miracles. In 2006, after reading the book cover to cover many times, he found Pathways of Light, an organization whose main purpose is to help one experience the teachings of A Course in Miracles. In 2010 he started facilitating classes in Alcoholics Anonymous and A Course in Miracles and, now is an Ordained Ministerial Counselor for the Pathways of Light. Listen to Steve’s insights into the way out of addiction to peace.
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A Fox correspondent says she couldn’t fact check lyin’ Biden’s Afghanistan’s speech fast enough.
We break down the big and little lies.
Plus grassroots activist Peg Cage with the latest on efforts to save the GOP from itself.
Gilad Janklowicz, Fitness legend, National Fitness Hall of Famer & creator of Gilad’s Bodies in Motion, the longest running National fitness show from Hawaii returns along with Bob Gajda, Former Mr. America, National Fitness HOF & Sports Therapist to Champions, Author & Inventor of fitness machines. Then, it's 'The Sports Doctor's In' with your questions and emails!
Research Electrician for NASA and retired Navy
PAUL “LUCKY PIERRE” LAISURE
Just turning 89, Paul was born and raised outside of Detroit Michigan, Paul grew up an Army brat and was often on the move. His father stationed at Ft. Sill Oklahoma and then the family moved to Nanking where Paul spent some time immersed in the local culture until the age of 15 when they moved back to Oklahoma.
Paul joined the Navy straight out of high school in 1950 and was stationed in San Diego California as a mine sweep sailor. In 1952 Paul met Genevieve “Ginger” Laisure, the eventual mother of his 3 boys, Paul, Michael and Mark. Paul and Ginger moved from Long Beach to Cleveland 1954.
The following year, in 1955, Paul was hired at NASA Lewis Research Center (now known as NASA Glenn Research Center) as an apprentice and spent 23 years as a research electrician assigned to various technical projects throughout the lab, most prominently, the “Zero G Research Facility.” Zero G is still the only facility in the world of it’s kind. It was originally designed and built during the space race era of the 1960s to support research and development of space flight components and fluid systems, in a weightless or microgravity environment. The facility is honored as a landmark on the national registry.
Further in his career, Paul was promoted to technical services coordination officer managing the implementation of technical services installations throughout the lab. Paul closed out his career as an administrative officer within the 80 person research team at the Engine Systems Division which managed all aspects of research and testing of breakthrough engine technologies.
During his time at NASA, Paul exercised his creative muscles when he was elected to the Lewis Social Activates Committee; “LeSac.” LeSac coordinated entertainment and social interactions between the 5000-person lab and the city of Cleveland. Paul was also a member of the NASA Speakers Bureau and gave presentations to High Schools and Universities in the greater Cleveland area.
In 1982, Paul took an early retirement option to pursue a life in St. Petersburg, Florida and other endeavors like craftsman work and boating.
Trumpet player, singer and composer
GINETTA M. / GINETTA SILVI / GINETTA’S VENDETTA
Peace Thru Music…
Meet Ginetta M. ,the “Triple threat Female powerhouse” who plays pocket trumpet, sings & composes. Leading her acclaimed Jazzy, funk ,original band Ginetta’s Vendetta (c.) around the world from Moscow to Jakarta, Paris to Beirut, Jamaica to California, Canada and Mexico, she continues to spread her gospel of “Peace Thru Music ” & considers herself an ambassador of goodwill representing her hometown of NYC & the U.S.A. 2019 was yet another banner year for Ginetta’s Vendetta, cementing her status as an internationally acclaimed artist & bandleader, with her most recent “Diplomatic Immunity Tour 2019 “. It took her (with her band) to the lovely country Of Moldova in Eastern Europe, where they represented America’s greatest export: Jazz, at the “America Days” Festival. They traveled to various parts of the country & got to meet, and play for, Ambassador Dereck J. Hogan.
She also recorded her 5th (!) CD: “Pocketful Of Cool” (released 9/21/19) which is currently rising on the Jazz Charts & on the Grammy Ballot 2020 in 7 categories! It is still garnering fabulous reviews, both international & Domestic. (See them on the “Press Page”) She added yet another Country to her list when she traveled to the Cayman Islands to play at the Masque Ball & Carnival in May. Not to mention her annual tour thru Mexico, which includes Mexico City, San Miguel Allende, Ajijic, Guadalajara & beyond! Ginetta’s Vendetta’s previous “Diplomatic Immunity Tour 2018” took her to Moscow where she played at the U.S. embassy for Ambassador John Huntsman Jr. and dozens of visiting dignitaries! Her tour continued through the Russian Far East, headlining The Vladivostok International Jazz Festival, then onto Nahodka,Yuzhno-Sakalinsk, Khabarovsk & beyond!! Treated like a rock star with tour buses, suites, television appearances, numerous Radio interviews, podcasts & press in major publications, Ginetta added thousands of new fans in Russia.
For 2 years in a row (2017 ,2018) Ginetta’s Vendetta was the house band on the yacht “Manhattan” playing jazz in the summer & Christmas carols in the winter. They sailed up & down the Hudson river and to the Statue of Liberty daily with magnificent views of the city. She is always a festival favorite and played with her band Ginetta’s Vendetta (c.) at The San Jose Jazz Summerfest 2017 and co-headlined an appearance (with organist Tony Monaco!) at the biggest Jazz Festival in the world, The Java Jazz Festival 2015, along with Headliners Chaka Khan & Chris Botti! (Her & Botti were both reviewed in the Indonesian press as “Trumpets of Death”, one widely known & the other up & coming, Me) Other festivals include The Prishtina Jazz Festival, The Vladivostok International Festival (previously mentioned), The St. John Blues festival, The Gainesville Jazz Festival, The Bellayre Music Festival, The Hudson Black Arts Fest, The Ocho Rios Jazz Festival (7 times) & various NYC & Jersey Summer Festivals.
Her first Jazz CD (her 3rd as a bandleader) “Standards” was in the top 20 on the National JazzWeek charts & again on the Grammy ballot in 9 categories, including Best Instrumental Soloist & Best Arrangement with Vocals. Following up her previous success with the Jazz format, she then recorded her 4th CD: “Little Big Horn in 2015. It contained more classics including a magnificent rendition of The Beatles “Yesterday” & her much acclaimed version of the iconic Lee Morgan tune: “Sidewinder. “Little Big Horn was also on the Grammy ballot in 10 categories including Best Improvised Jazz Solo & Best Arranger.
Her 2nd CD: “Land On My Feet” was also a contender on the 55th annual Grammy ballot in 5 categories including Best Pop Song for a Duo or a Group with her original tune: “Choose Love”. Plus the title track was chosen for the Supercuts “Rock The Cut” campaign. Her Debut CD: “La Dolce Vita” includes the haunting ballad : “Can Our Tears Put Out the fire?”, winner of an Honorable Mention in the Billboard World song contest. It was commissioned in the wake of September 11th. “La Dolce Vita” also recieved 2 more billboard awards for her original tunes: “I Believe in You” & “Behind Those Eyes”. She is the recipient of four (4) AscaPlus awards for songwriting, The Music Liberty initiative of NY award, “The Best Of” award from Soul Patrol plus letters of commendations from various festivals & many more accolades too numerous to mention. Ginetta is an alumna of the famed music school North Texas State University, and has decades of experiance on the road & in the studio. Her recordings as a “sideman” exceed count & her distinctive sound can be heard covering a variety of styles from Compa, Salsa, R & B & Jazz to Pop, horn sectionals, Singer-songwriter, Indie artist & more!
In the early years she played with many Latin, Compa, Calypso, Merengue & Salsa bands, taking her on tours through Puerto Rico, Haiti, South America, Martenique & Guadeloupe.She also spent a Carnival season in Trinidad with her female horn section Amazon Brass. Blues was also a defining factor in her musical evolution and she was an honorary “Holmes Sister” with the incredible “Holmes Brothers” band, playing with them for years and touring with them thru Canada, Nova Scotia and New England. She was always added to the horn section of Blues Legend Albert Collins whenever he came to NYC. A two-year stint at the biggest Russian club in NYC “The National” was followed by 3 more years on the road w/ the show band “Waterfront” covering the casino & hotel circuit. She also was the sole horn player & featured soloist for the American debut tour of The Boo Radleys, covering 45 states in 7 weeks! Playing at The Blue Note in Beirut in 2005, then again in 2010 gave her an opportunity to expand her fan base across the globe. The 2010 tour also included 2 television appearances on the Middle East version of MTV.
A featured performer at the St. John Blues Festival gave Ginetta yet another stage to conquer, this time in the beautiful U.S. Virgin Islands. She headlined at The Hudson Black Arts Fest 2 years in a row, plus a 2 week engagement in Las Vegas with her band. This won her many new fans in the entertainment capitol as well as a rave review from “Las Vegas City Life” calling her a “Poolside Patsy Kline”. Her need, however, to lead a band, sing, play and compose was the defining factor in the creation of “Ginetta’s Vendetta”. Formed years ago, the band is comprised of the basic “power trio” of guitar, bass & drums, with the occasional addition of Piano & Saxaphone for recordings. Ginetta’s Vendetta has held weekly residencies at the Trump Soho Hotel, The World Bar, Vic & Anthonys (3 Nights a week), The Harlem Tavern, Farafina Supper Club, Baby Brasa, Jules & various NYC institutions which complete her busy itinerary in between her travels.
With radio stations from Canada to Mexico & all points in between playing her CDs, myriad radio interviews and stellar press in a dozen languages, Ginetta continually forges ahead making each year better than the last! Playing only the funkiest version of the Jazz classics & singing her danceable originals, Ginetta commands any stage with her signature pocket trumpet, sultry vocals & special brand of high-octane entertainment. She is a multidimensional entertainer with a limitless supply of energy and versatility.
Writer, Engineer, Attorney, Author at The Federalist
Karl Dierenbach is an engineer-turned-attorney living outside Denver, Colorado. He is a contributor to the upcoming book, “UNMASKED 2020: Colorado’s Radical Left Turn and a Warning to America.” Follow him on Twitter, @Dierenbach
I am primarily a problem solver. I currently write about controversial cultural and technical issues in an attempt to bring clarity and direction to important issues. Formerly, I applied my problem solving skills to engineering problems and legal issues. As an engineer I learned to follow the data, as a patent attorney I learned to quickly understand new technologies and build persuasive narratives. I now combine these skills to present complicated issues in a concise and understandable manner to promote a course of action.
Authored op-eds on political, cultural and technical issues for various publications including TheFederalist.com and CompleteColorado.com.
Studied Law School at University of Colorado Boulder
Studied Mechanical engineering at Pennsylvania State University
Went to George Washington High School Philadelphia
Lives in Centennial, Colorado
From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Former El Paso County Sheriff investigator, owner of Rocky Mountain Computer Forensics
Mark Pfoff
INFORMATION / BIOGRAPHY taken from: http://markpfoff.com/
Consultant
Mark Pfoff is owner of Rocky Mountain Computer Forensics which provides consulting for civil and criminal cases throughout the United States. He has worked on projects from New York to Alaska. RMCF uses specialized software to examine computers, cell phones and cell phone records.
Mark is a court qualified expert in computer forensics, cell phone forensics, and cell phone technology. He is also an expert in police procedures and investigations; to include interviewing and interrogation techniques, proper digital evidence collection, and methods to obtain best digital evidence.
RMCF's mission statement:
"Provide forensic examinations of digital evidence using best practices; provide accurate and detailed reports of our findings; and provide expert courtroom testimony"
http://rmcomputerforensics.com/
Cattle Rancher
Mark has a herd of Black and Red Angus cattle in Eastern Colorado. His cattle graze in open pastures during the summer and are fed a combination of hay and grain during the winter. His herd expands every spring with the addition of calves. Mark's herd has grown to over 50 with more calves on the way.
http://markpfoff.com/cattle-rancher/
School Board Member
Mark was the longest serving school board member for Lewis-Palmer School District 38 since term limits were enacted. He was elected three times serving 12 years. He served twice as President and held every position during his tenure. Lewis-Palmer is a high-achieving school district with one of the highest on-time graduation rates in the state of Colorado.
During his tenure the school district maintained a balanced budget, increased reserves, and was ranked as one of the top ten school districts in Colorado.
He completed his fourth and final term in December of 2019.
World Renowned Astrologer
~ Mark Francis Dodich
Mark Dodich has provided Astrology and Intuitive Consultations since 1980. Mark holds a C.A.P. (Certified Astrological Professional) from ISAR (International Society of Astrological Research). He is past president of the Oregon Astrological Association, publishes his own newsletter, and is regularly featured in the media.
Mark is a regular speaker on astrological topics at conferences, fairs, and metaphysical venues. He provides his work internationally from his base in Portland, Oregon. Mark has had a monthly column in New Connexions Journal since the mind-1990's. He is also seen in print regularly, having published hundreds of articles. Mark is heard on on radio programs numerous times each year, and is on "Let's Find Out" every quarter at the Equinox or Solstice.
Metaphysical subjects and techniques that empower spiritual growth are a continual source of interest for Mark. His interest in esoteric subjects started while attending Kent State University, near his birthplace in Canton, Ohio. Mark was fascinated with the study of so-called primitive African tribes that could do telepathy, healing, and even had specific knowledge of stars that were not visible to the naked eye before the telescope was invented. He also studied a local spiritualist church camp to understand intuitive abilities, which he later learned were active in the elders of his own family (Catholics, in those days, did not speak of such things!).
Further studies included a healer/counselor certificate, and then a ministry certificate from the Arizona Metaphysical Society, Frank Alper, and the Church of Tzaddi (I am no longer affiliated with the church, and Frank has since made transition). Mark was a board member of the Church of Alice, a spiritualist church, for over 8 years. Mark also took numerous Native America-style medicine wheel training's from Sun Bear and other shamanistic teachings He is a past president of the Oregon Astrological Assn. (two terms) and past treasurer.
Colorado State Representative
Patrick Neville is an American politician and a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 45th District, which includes much of Douglas County. A Republican, Neville currently serves as the Minority Leader of the House, having been elected to this position at the beginning of his second term in January 2017.
