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Brainstorming Ideas to Improve Education, One State, Region and School At a Time, Starting Locally (in NWCT)

on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 03:05

To help more people understand how the "No" vote would actually lead to something substantially can you and others who are familiar with these matters clarify the next steps, timeline and desired agendas...It seems the reality of a declining student population, the standards that were in place for grades and the cost of doing business as it was being done was not sustainable...

I have not been around for a couple of years and hope to understand matters better. Feel free to put info in a comment on www.livfully.org and I can post there too.

NAMI -National Alliance on Mental Health and more resources for States and Communities

on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 17:38

In a recent email from NAMI which hosts Nami Walks in May as part of mental health awareness month, there was information about the following organization. They host Science Chats on various topics with one on Family Violence coming up in May as well. The BMCC, Battered Mothers Custody Conference in Albany NY will be held in early MAY 2018 and has resources worth learning about in depth to inform families, communities, states and countries. Trends about human motivation and behaviors often apply to people around the world.

The clarifying points is that most family or domestic violence is

Whether seeing or boating the HoUSAtonic River in CT or Any Other Venture, PLAN For Safety First!

on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 15:36

https://youtu.be/5Zxqsbz_I_U This video popped up  after a while when I was away from my computer having played Caroline Paton's song at Bulls Bridge (likely that was the connection..). Which would you prefer..leading a song with a group of supportive friends or braving whitewater (with training and support mind you, not just winging it since it looks good.) Be wise and thoughtful of your boating or singing buddies...and rescue crew and supplies.

By the way, I know at least one of the fellas in this video whose late Dad, Jamie McEwan,  also was a huge success in the white water boating world

Anyone Can Be At Risk of being Kidnapped in Aleppo FYI, and Eva Bartlett Braving Reporting Syrians (7M Displaced Syrian Refugees Within Syria)

on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 16:52

Half a million Syrians have gone home from government refugee camps, Eva Bartlett reports. She has only met a few Syrians who oppose Assad. Most Syrians left due to violent rebels, conflict areas, or poor economics. The mainstream media in the world paints a picture of people fleeing Assad and the Syrian government.

There's lots more but those are a few highlights. The White Helmets have been exposed by a woman who Eva gives credit to, even though that has brought Vanessa the whistleblower much online retaliation and even some physical threats.

Planting Gardens and Movements to Heal Our Communities from the Poor to the Rich

on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 15:10

https://youtu.be/bWyF94XfcZw is worth a few minutes of one's time and consideration. Thanks for being part of the solution in your local and online and larger communities. There are networks working steadfastly to keep us inspired and informed. "Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival".

I have heard of efforts from a newsletter from The Spiritual Progressives for over a year even though I didn't get around to doing the official trainings they offer Yet. It's on my list and maybe I can find a friend or two to join me in that or fill me in.

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