See what you say; say what you see.

Gina's Poker Run

2008-05-04T21:30:00.001-04:00

The Hoosier Deaf Bikers hosted its 4th annual Poker Run today. Jay Krieger narrates the events.

Gina Coleman & Motorcycle Safety

2008-04-08T10:33:00.003-04:00

VIDEO TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE

Jay Krieger made this vLog in dedication to our fellow biker Gina Coleman who departed us on April 6th. Jay covers some motorcycle safety topics. Jay hopes that bikers out there learn (or be reminded of) these lessons that could save your lives.

Gina Coleman
April 6, 2008

Ride in Peace!

Y! Live Explained!

2008-02-16T09:45:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Tayler for discovering Y! Live and sharing it with the DeafRead community. Over 100 of us scrambled into his Channel (room) last night and had a great time. Using it for our first time, there are many comments and suggestions made by our dear readers that Jay Krieger thought he could explain, so Jay self-volunteered and explained some things in this vLog.

Philematology - Science of Kissing

2008-02-14T20:31:00.001-05:00

In the spirit of Valentine Day, Jay Krieger discusses the science of love and kissing. The information Jay discusses and the photographs shown came off the Internet.

Need Strategic Plan? Use AGBADs!

2008-02-09T09:40:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger explains that AGBAD's 5 year strategic plan is a perfect model you can use for your organization -- after replacing certain words that Jay points out.

AGBAD's 5-Year Strategic Plan

Laurent Clerc: Powerful Statement

2008-02-08T19:12:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger found another quite powerful statement that goes well with George Veditz' famous and powerful statement. Jay attempts to "ASL-ize" Clerc's powerful statement which was quite a challenge. Full text of Clerc's statement is shown below. Feel free to share your versions.

Jay came across this statement which was hung in a picture frame in his school's superintendent office. There was no further information on when he wrote this, nor where he did this. Maybe, you, my dear DeafReaders, can search for and find more information.

Full Text:

A day when deaf people and their language are completely accepted -- no, more than that, truly welcomed -- as a part of the family of man, in which god created diversity not to oppress the minority who are different, but to enrich the lives of all.

-- Laurent Clerc

Take a Peek at AgBAD's Tax Returns

2008-02-07T20:17:00.001-05:00

Continuing from Jay Krieger's previous vLog that surprised you on who made financial contributions to AgBAD, Jay wants to show you how to view AgBAD's Tax Returns filed in 2005. There are some interesting huge numbers in there.

However, Jay recommends that you read How to Read the IRS Form 990 & Find Out What It Means".

Then view GuideStar's information about AgBAD

Finally, take a look at AgBAD's Tax Return Form 990

Guess Whos Funding AgBAD?

2008-02-05T19:44:00.001-05:00

After looking around on AgBAD website, Jay Krieger came across their 2005 Annual Report. Looking through it, Jay wants to bring your attention to who contributes to AgBAD cause.

Look at their 2005 Annual Report

Small World: Degrees of Separation

2008-02-04T19:17:00.001-05:00

After reading an article in the Discover Magazine, Jay Krieger discusses "Degrees of Separation" concept. Jay then wonders if the Deaf Community have lower degrees of separation; thus our world appear "smaller".

Cliff Notes on Superbowl for Ladies (ok, men too!)

2008-01-13T21:54:00.001-05:00

With Superbowl XLII coming up, Jay Krieger shares with you why he thinks Superbowls are exciting to the world. Jay used some facts on Superbowls he found off the Internet.

Ethics of Designer Deaf Babies

2007-12-28T19:02:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger presents a discussion on moral and social ethics on producing Deaf babies. Jay hopes to demonstrate that its NOT morally unethical as long as they are "designed" before conception. The issue we are seeing may be within the social ethics.

Note: Jay does not discuss selection of embryos, but looks at the decisions made prior to conception.

Yawning

2007-12-27T20:54:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger yawns, but he is not bored. Jay explains the science behind yawning. Feel free to yawn!

Would you consider a CI? Cortical Implant

2007-12-07T06:29:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger talks about cortical implant -- artificial vision for the blind. Most of us are content with our identities, not wanting a cochlear implant, but suppose we lost our sight today, would we consider a cortical implant to restore some of our vision back?

Varying Reactions to Various Implants

2007-12-06T19:40:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger rambles on how we all have our own various personal reactions to various implants. The reactions could be based on our personal values, culture, religion, necessity, phobia, language, etc. Eventhough all kinds of implants are technological advances, we have various tolerances toward them.

Curious? Indiana DBC Rally Brief Update

2007-12-01T19:04:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger joined the Indiana Deaf Bilingual Coalition at the Purdue University. Jay shares some of his experiences there. The whole thing has been very positive. Jill & John Lestina will be posting a much more thorough experience for you real soon.

Achoo!

2007-11-10T20:38:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger came across an amusing article discussing why we say "bless you" whenever we sneeze. He explains what messages are used by other cultures around the world when they sneeze.

Laughter is the best medicine, indeed!

2007-11-09T20:39:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger explains how and why laughter is the best medicine, indeed.

Note: After this vLog was made, Jay learned that apparently humans are NOT the only species that laugh -- look at Wiki's Laughter

New Model: National Deaf School!

2007-10-27T21:26:00.000-04:00

Jay Krieger proposes a radical new concept in Deaf education -- moving away from our Pre-Civil War state school model toward a modern and private National Deaf School model.

Are you moral?

2007-10-27T20:13:00.000-04:00

Jay Krieger discusses moral judgement, using several examples. He explains that judgement are made by either by reason/rationale or by emotion. He thought that if we understood how we judge a bit better, we could use that knowledge as a tool to our advantage in winning over people who may be opposed to some of our struggles.

Identity vs Symptom

2007-10-24T22:07:00.000-04:00

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Using a dwarf-based scene from the "House" TV series on DVD, Jay Krieger shows that many of our personal and community struggles parallels so much with theirs. We all have our own adversities to overcome. Although it is not Jay's intention to change anyone's views and opinions on any issues, Jay hopes we set aside our beliefs, just for a brief moment, and view this vLog with an open mind. You may find it quite interesting to see that we are not unique.

Geese know something that we don't?

2007-10-17T20:41:00.000-04:00

Among numerous "forwarded emails", Jay Krieger came across one discussing Geese that inspired him. Jay discusses its v-formation and how they work so well as a team, and tries to use its model to encourage the Deaf community do the same principles they use so well: teamwork, support, respect, value and sharing.

Sh*t Happens

2007-10-15T21:05:00.000-04:00

Jay Krieger presents a few amusing stories on how life can be imperfect. How things can happen to us, when we least expect them. Enjoy!

What makes same the same?

2007-10-11T18:29:00.000-04:00

Jay Krieger presents an entertaining and thought-provoking paradox on how we define the same the same. What makes things the same? Jay describes a few examples and closes with several possible methods of how we might determine how things are the same. Enjoy!

Note: Jay used several sources including Wikipedia to put together some of the examples.

Deaf Schools Budgets are just a blip on States' Budgets

2007-06-05T23:08:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger points out that budgets to run Deaf Schools, which may run as much as 25 million dollars a year, are simply a blip on their States' budgets. A simple State-wide cut may appear insignificant from their Governers' perspective but impacts these schools at a greater magnitude.

Understanding this, we need to come up with strategies to prevent States from touching Deaf schools' budgets when cutting needs to occur. Jay will touch some of these strategies, but you are welcome to suggest your ideas.

Weak Funding; Lackluster Deaf Education

2007-06-05T22:45:00.000-04:00

Jay Krieger points out that advances in Deaf Education continue have been wonderful, but we continue to have lackluster funding from outside sources to bring these advances into our Deaf schools. Jay points out an example showing how VRS providers pour funding into the Deaf community, rather than in Deaf Education.

NOTE: I am aware some of the conferences are sponsored by a few VRS providers, but it is still lackluster.

Are the Blind Better At Politics?

2007-06-05T21:38:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger points out very briefly an example how the Blind is able to navigate through our government system and politics to get them better benefits.

This is one of several examples Jay hopes to point out in the near future that will lead us into a discussion on the Deaf "voice" (or lack of) within our the government system and politics.

Say No to No!

2007-05-04T20:31:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger discusses a philosophy on negativity. We need to say No to No! No to Negativity! Jay discusses that being negative on negativity generates positivity. Jay demonstrates that even mathematics agree to this philosophy.

Jay came up with this philosophy from an advertisement found in the Discover magazine.

Help only when asked to!

2007-05-02T22:03:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger discusses how people tend to help without being asked to. They are NOT helping by helping. People need to respect a person and help ONLY when asked to. Jay presents some real-life examples using his experiences with a deaf-blind friend.

Interpreter + Artistic = Better Interpreters

2007-05-02T21:47:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger discusses how an interpreter needs to step back and be artistic in the area that the client lacks to be a better interpreter. Jay discusses his additional efforts in describing things when interpreting for the deaf-blind. Jay continues with this example on ASL interpreters who may want to be artistic in describing sounds along with their interpreting.

Pride is a magnet toward unity

2007-04-27T21:17:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger believes having pride is the best thing anyone can have. Once a person has pride, it will become a magnet attracting the person to others with same pride, creating unity.

ASL: How much of it do you require to understand?

2007-04-27T21:01:00.002-04:00

Jay Krieger wonders how much of ASL would you require to be able to understand? Jay explains his experience using ASL with a deaf-blind friend.

Where am I really from?

2007-04-17T23:03:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger wonders from where should he tell his friends asking him where he is from.

Are we truly independent?

2007-04-17T21:45:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger wonders if we truly feel independent. He feels that only until we truly own, control, and/or govern interpreting, relay providers, and other technologies and services that we rely for our independence, we can truly be independent.

Grassroots: Carriers of our ASL?

2007-04-16T19:30:00.001-04:00

Inspired by his grassroot Deaf grandparents, Jay Krieger gives his analysis of the grassroots of Deaf Community. He presents some angles on how some of us may determine what makes a Deaf person a "Grassroot". He further speculates that maybe grassroot Deaf are "carriers" of true ASL. He closes with emphasis that they are equally important in our community as the rest of us.

Are Deaf Referees Hearing?

2007-04-15T19:40:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger wanted to share his observation of many Deaf Referees at the USADB basketball tournament.

Achieving Greatness; through Ying-Yang Philosophy

2007-04-09T18:10:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger introduces the Chinese Ying Yang philosophy. He continues on with how he believes we can achieve greatness, growth, and betterment by applying this philosophy.

Google problems? Heres your Direct Link

Surrogate Parents

2007-03-26T20:15:00.001-04:00

It is known that children develop very well when these kids receive quality education and then continue learning with their parents and families. Parents and siblings read stories, do other "educational" activities at home. Jay Krieger would like to draw your attention to many other kids who have to reside at schools. The residential staff have to assume the role as surrogate parents and foster residential kids learning at "home".

Note to Canadians: Notice the shirt? I bought it in Canada during my bike trip around Lake Superior with my two other buddies (ABC and a friend).

Note to the rest of you non-bikers AND DAVID MARTIN, have a taste of open road -- check here Jay and ABC hit the road!

We are the Movers and Shakers!

2007-03-25T21:33:00.001-04:00

We have UNITED once again, yet on another platform -- on the vlogsphere! The Gallaudet letters on SLCC is direct evidence. Jay Krieger explains that we expressed anger, debated on our course of action, executed it, and look at the results.

Its all about making connections!

2007-03-24T12:39:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger shares a brief moment in time that inspired him. He discusses that in life, its often all about making connections.

We finally did it!

2007-03-24T11:48:00.000-04:00

A number of us, vLoggers, were hoping that one day we will see more vLogs than Blogs.

Real Business Happen It Did! at 11:49am EST 3/24/07!

Oh huh, what have I done? This post would be counted as a blog, right? Eeps!

The power rests within your message!

2007-03-24T11:20:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger gives an example of how the message itself, not necessarily you, is where the power is. It is in his hopes after you view this, you would be more comfortable presenting your messages without giving too much concern about who you are or how you look.

Why we need English?

2007-03-24T10:57:00.000-04:00

Sure, bilingualism is doing very well in our Deaf community, but why exactly did we have to learn English? Jay Krieger explains his views on why, and continues discussion on how he thinks Deaf community can be more louder.

Thru Deaf Eyes: Hit and miss

2007-03-23T17:20:00.000-04:00

Adding to an ongoing list of reviews of Through Deaf Eyes found on DeafRead, Jay Krieger presents his own views of the film itself, and why he thinks it was a hit and miss. Jay opens with his review of the film, why it hits and misses, and then finishes with an explanation of a film he wishes to see instead.

Video.Google seem to have problems, so for a direct access to the vLog, go here.

Describing Colors to Blind and Sounds to Deaf

2007-03-19T22:39:00.001-04:00

How can you truly explain colors to the Blind? Likewise, how can you truly explain sounds to the Deaf? After eye or cochlear implants, Jay Krieger wonders how you can truly can ensure they see true colors or hear true sounds.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Deaf Kid

2007-03-18T21:28:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger demonstrates how it took a village to raise a kid. Jay introduces his second daughter Sami for a quick bonus, an interview and closes with a brief summary.

How YOU can make a difference!

2007-03-17T10:29:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger discusses different levels of granularity and helps you figure out where your passion is at which level, then you can start to try to make a difference there.

A Reason Why Deaf Schools are Closing

2007-03-17T09:19:00.001-04:00

There are many factors that lead toward closing Deaf schools. Jay Krieger discusses one possible factor (among many others); Economics. He discusses why he thinks schools are not doing good job presenting why their schools are cost effective.

The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

2007-03-14T19:36:00.000-04:00

In observation of what is happening on DeafRead, Jay Krieger expressed from his heart his views on History, Education and Unity. It is in his hopes that viewers will take his message in their hearts and come together and work toward a greater good.

Survival of the Fittest

2007-03-14T07:19:00.001-04:00

Jay Krieger rambles on that Deaf are humans first, behaves the same way humans do, to survive over time. He emphasizes that all humans globally have their right to exist.

Harley-Davidson: Life is Good!

2007-03-13T19:13:00.001-04:00

To honor David Martin's request, heres my first Harley-Davidson story-poem done in ASL. It was originally written while I was cruising through South Dakota.

The written blog can be found at Life is Good!

Have Deaf people evolved away from Deaf-Mutes?

2007-03-12T22:29:00.001-04:00

Showing video clips from a 77 year old film taken at a NAD Convention in 1930 at Buffalo, Jay Krieger introduces the possibility that maybe we, Deaf people, have evolved away from Deaf-Mutes.

Where does the Deaf fit in our Universe?

2007-03-11T19:01:00.000-04:00

Jay Krieger goes philosophical by discussing where he thinks the Deaf fits in our vast Universe.

Nature Calls! (Female Version)

2007-03-10T11:47:00.001-05:00

Back by poplar demand! Jay Krieger presents a female version. Pardon the longer length of the vLog, but we cannot help it, as females do it longer, heh?

The male version (much shorter, grin!) can be found at Nature Calls!

Nature Calls!

2007-03-09T21:40:00.001-05:00

Excuse me, nature calls!

Improving or Worsening?

2007-03-09T21:03:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger presents a fun and short vLog and asks you if you think he has improved or worsened. Its probably a bad joke, but still a fun one.

Can ASL be Legally Binding?

2007-03-09T17:14:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger wonders if our ASL kept on DVDs or other media can be legally binding?

Discussing Welch's Whole or Particular

2007-03-09T07:55:00.001-05:00

After viewing Welch's ASL Juice's Deaf Views: Whole or Particular, Jay Krieger offers his discussion on the topic.

Anonymous can be great!

2007-03-08T19:14:00.001-05:00

In response to Carl Schroeder's vLog Another New Order of Deaf People: Anonymous, Jay Krieger discusses his opinions on why he believes Anonymous commenters can be good and valuable to the vBlogSphere; only when they are not trash.

Intelligence

2007-03-07T20:18:00.001-05:00

Who is intelligent? Jay Krieger covers the word intelligence and shows that people can be intelligent in many other ways beyond academic excellence.

Blind Trust

2007-03-06T21:38:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger discusses blind trust -- how we place so much trust on our lives to folks we do not know and how that compares with placing your trust on interpreters.

Is it Deaf Culture or Lack of Respect?

2007-03-06T18:55:00.002-05:00

Jay Krieger brings up a common debate on how we should be calling our teachers or professors by their names. By their first names? By their last names? By their signed names that include their last names?

What would you do? Interpreter Situations

2007-03-06T18:32:00.001-05:00

A lot, probably all, Deaf folks have experience using interpreters in many situations. Jay Krieger explains his three real-life situations; then asks what you would do if you were in these situations. Jay then explained what he actually did by clicking on the vLogs below.

What I Did: Meeting
What I Did: Interview
What I Did: Auditorium

Pinging and mmming, jeez!

2007-03-01T18:17:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger recounts a futile experience he had with trying to explain the sound of a problem with his car.

Philosophy behind Labeling

2007-03-01T16:20:00.001-05:00

In this crazy world where people label people into zillions of categories, Jay Krieger discusses his philosophy behind it, why we do that, and what we can do about it.

The Great Gladiators of vBlogSphere

2007-02-28T20:00:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger introduces the Great Gladiators of vBlogSphere. Jay apologies he is not able to include all great vBloggers..

Group Hug!

2007-02-27T20:45:00.001-05:00

In a weak attempt to bring back together our community, Jay Krieger volunteers to interpret for Annie and her very short but powerful message to unite us.

Note: Yeah, I realize maybe I should be signing on the main screen, and Annie could be in the box interpreting me, but I think the message would be the same.

Victorian DeafRead!

2007-02-26T18:30:00.001-05:00

To get us on a lighter side, Jay Krieger narrates how DeafRead would look like during the Victorian Times!

T-Mails key role in the Civil War victory!

2007-02-25T15:02:00.001-05:00

Did you know that T-Mails were used long before the Unity for Gallaudet protest? Like how T-Mails played a key role in the UFG's victory, Jay Krieger explains how T-Mails played a key role for President Abraham Lincoln's victory in the Civil War!

Gally Education Gone to the Dogs?

2007-02-25T11:34:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger made an interesting observation when using several Internet search engines, and noticed what sites show up on the first page.

(chuckling... yeah I know this vLog is 3:35 minutes, grin.)

NOTE: Click on screen prints to enlarge them in a new window.

Emotional When Skimming vLogs

2007-02-24T08:32:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger observed that skimming blogs is not the same as skimming vlogs. Jay explains that sometimes we have emotional triggers when trying to cut off or rush a vlog. Jay closes with four suggestions on how to set up your vlog so that it can be skimmed easier.

Note: oops, my vlog is 4:43 long, sorree ;-)

Old 1863 Silent Film - Maybe First Hearing Test Experiment

2007-02-22T21:10:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger found this very old silent film made in 1863. This film may be among the first hearing test experiments. Yes, the scientist in the film is my ancestor -- strong resemblance!

Yes, rivers can flow upward!

2007-02-22T18:49:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger's sister Marl could not figure how a river could flow upward, until the teacher demonstrates how, using few signs in ASL. Jay wonders how much it would take to explain this same thing in English.

Captioning Killer!

2007-02-21T19:16:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger manages to kill nagging captioning!

Remaking of "The Perfect Storm"

2007-02-20T21:47:00.001-05:00

As a tribute to the glorious Unity for Gallaudet protest, Jay Krieger explains a remake of The Perfect Storm that he saw.

For your entertainment, this is probably our vLogSphere's very FIRST vLog-based game!

I used fourteen (14) "key" words, names, phrases, and activities related to the Protest "hidden" within the story. Can you find them?

To get you started, "Perfect Storm" as the title is the first hidden one. "Gallaudet" in the "Sea of Gallaudet" is the second hidden one. Can you find 12 more? The answer can be found in the FIRST comment. No Peeking!

Have fun!

I thought I could speak... but only in Hebrew!

2007-02-20T18:01:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger recounts his youth experience when he spoke... but only in Hebrew! Jay believes he has no speech ability, whatsover.

"VLogger Triple Portrait" -- Inspired by Norman Rockwell

2007-02-19T19:29:00.000-05:00

I love Norman Rockwell's art work. His Triple Portrait inspired me to do my own version!

Triple Portraits and a "mirror"!

Year 2200: Deafness goes Extinct; but ASL Survives!

2007-02-18T14:28:00.001-05:00

Jay Krieger presents his first vMeditation. He talks about what he thinks will happen to the Deaf community in Year 2200, why he thinks that would be so, and what things he believes we could do now. He also covers the separation of social issues from language to help us move forward.

(TIP! Clicking on each vLog Section below will bring up a new Window. Close that window when done viewing and return back here to select your next vLog Section.)

Introduction (2:50)
Contents (1:15)
Need to Fix It (2:56)
Kurzweil's Singularity (2:56)
The Past (2:23)
The Present (2:59)
The Future: Singularity! (1:52)
Back to the Present (3:05)
Conclusion (1:02)
Appendix: An Experiment (3:24)
Appendix: Vloggers, How I did this (1:42)
This vMeditation in PowerPoint (0:46 - use Pause Button)

NOTE: This vMeditation is completely an independent opinion of his own using his own personal observations, philosophies, and beliefs. Jay emphasizes that he is no linguist, sociologist, xxx-ist, etc., but rather a rambling layman. He hopes this vMeditation leads us toward a positive and learning debate environment where anybody can express their agreements or disagreements.

KODA learn better in ASL?

2007-02-16T21:35:00.000-05:00

Working with her Koda daughter, Jay Krieger observed that it appears that kodas learn better in ASL.

Filtered VLogs at Schools

2007-02-15T17:18:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger presents a dilemma where schools often filters out videos from YouTube, Video.Google and other sites as part of Internet Safety for our children. He calls for ideas and opinions

Do not feed the animals!

2007-02-15T17:16:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger talks about his experience that he believes are typical with other folks from Deaf schools.

Recording languages: Technology levels playing field

2007-02-13T19:24:00.000-05:00

In this short vlog, Jay Krieger briefly extends his discussion in his previous vlog ASL can be Recorded! showing that through technology, recordkeeping is now equal for all languages.

Transcribing your VLogs, but only with your consent

2007-02-13T17:41:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger reflects on his observations regarding the debate on captioning or transcribing vlogs. This topic seem to have hit a nerve for some members of the Deaf Community. Jay discusses his own experiences of captioning and transcribing. He does not think it will be widely accepted by the vloggers, simply because the process involved somewhat burdens the vloggers. It also affects vloggers' natural thought processes and sometimes corrupts the ASL message itself.

However, Jay introduces Ben Vess (www.geocities.com/vlogtranscripts) and how his transcribing service could benefit you (and others). You may want to simply consent to a transcript developed by Ben and his group and have it kept on a separate website. The important thing he pointed out is that Ben exhibits respect for the ASL language and especially the vloggers' personal choices.

ASL can be recorded!

2007-02-12T20:30:00.000-05:00

In this VLog Jay Krieger talks about languages' need for permanent records. ASL has been struggling to come up with record keeping -- using paper. But ASL needs to break free and use different record keeping system. Jay closes with an idea on having some sort of central library or repository to preserve all our ASL records.

VLogging: Code Switching?

2007-02-12T19:06:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger explains that it appears when he signs for a VLog, he code-switched to English. However, for this VLog, he intentionally tries to stay in ASL mode.

Feel Free To Express!

2007-02-11T13:27:00.000-05:00

After seeing some turbulence in the blog sphere on the undue pressure vloggers have to caption/transcribe your vlogs, Jay Krieger discusses his philosophy on preserving our freedom to express our messages in their purest form, and then decide how handle the consequences of their delivery. Jay also discusses other captioning/transcribing approaches.

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This eTranslation is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the author and the translator. Under no circumstance can this transcript be used for commercial purposes.

Vlog site: http://seesay-jay.blogspot.com/2007/02/feel-free-to-express.html

Vlog author: Jay Krieger

Translated from American Sign Language by Benjamin Vess

ASL Copyright 2007, Jay Krieger.

*Disclaimer*
This transcript is a translation from American Sign Language into English. The contents below has not yet been review and/or approved by the the author. Any errors in translation and/or, but not limited to, interpretation is at the fault of the translator alone.

"Feel Free To Express!"
by Jay Krieger
Sunday, February 11, 2007
http://seesay-jay.blogspot.com/2007/02/feel-free-to-express.html

hello today i'm glad to be discussing a litte bit more in depth on the concept of anonymous in comparison to the oppression of the need of captioning/subtitling, transcript, etc. currently at debate in blogosphere that caused some fears, concerns, and senstivity, and got to the point where some people decided to drop out of vlogging because they're scared.

I have been thinking and it's really interesting because this is all still very new for all of us. I want to share with you my views and philosophy on the subject. My philosophy is "KISS:" Keep it Simple and Sweet. Not a "short and simple message," no. Keeping the process simple, that is.

Really, I have four main points to expand on here: The first one--the message inside your head,at its most purest form. The brainstorming, the thinking--whether it be in ASL or English, whatever language you choose is fine--the abstract thought. Then you proceed to present your message and walk away--leaving your message out there.

The message presented should be at its most purest form. Imagine a painter was painting a picture on a canvas, finishing it up. Does it have a statment underneath the finished work explaining as to why he painted the picture that way, moving the strokes a certain way? No, there isn't any; it is an artistic expression. The canvas on display is left for people to look at and think of their own interpretation whether it's the same as the artist or not, we don't know. One would have to talk to a painter and ask "what's that on the painting?" That belongs to a later point: the consequences.

But let's go back: the message should be at its purest form. At this point, don't worry about captioning/subtitling or transcripts. It's important to get the message out of your head and presented. Now that part is completed--we go on to the next step, the second step: what is the consequences of that message? The message has been presented and you've left--it's sitting out there, whether it be a blog, in writing or signed, in a vlog. Now once it's out there, whatyou could do--there are options, you could want a transcript...install captioning...or you may even want to speak (not me). Or maybe nothing. Leave the message alone, as is.

Also, you must be senstitive to your responsibility to the message you present, it should not be in libelous or slanderous nature. If the message is truly important to a wide audience and you feel responsible to add more message (ie transcripts, captioning) to better reach your readers/viewers. But, if you chose not to do that, that's okay, it is your decision. It's all up to you. Now that concludes the second step, the consequences of your message.

As we move on to the third point, people out there who watches/read the blog/vlog and see that it's important could volunteer to offer, "Can I write a transcript for you?" I think you should say, "Sure, you're welcome to do that." You get to do nothing, it's really easy just to put a link or an excerpt or anything. They wrote it, that's nice.

Now to the fourth and final point, you decide: no, you do not want their assistance in translating your vlog/blog into a transcript or add captioning. You don't want anything in addition to your vlog/blog. The people who offered you the service get your repsonse and decide to go ahead without your permission and create a transcript on their own blog. Well, it's the internet, it's free for anyone, anonymous or not. Anything goes.

But I think the people (translators) should give the blogger/vloggers the courtesy of giving credit where it is due and inform the original author of republication. It's not okay when someone translates and claim the translation as their original idea. But if they decide not to give credit where it is due, then I think it is easier accept their transcript.

Now, to sum up all four points, you should feel free to express anything you want, from thought in your mind into a message in whatever form that's most purest to you. That's the true value of the message. Don't worry about the other things that cloud your message.

I want to close up with an idea/suggestion, i have many ASL and interpreting classes out there, many of them volunteers, some of them still learning ASL, watching the vlogs/blogs. That group could use transcripting as part of their training. ASL teachers now could assign homework to the class telling them to go home and pick two or three vlogs/blogs that has no transcript. Go ahead and look on the internet, it's easy to find. One could look at deafread.com, look at many different ways to find a vlog/blog without a transcript and the students have to write a transcript then contact the author of the blog/vlog.

This way the student could talk to that person and see if the transcript gets accepted as part of their learning experience, processing and translating ASL--contacting a Deaf person, getting involved with the Deaf community.

Feel free, the internet is free!

"Feel Free To Express!"
by Jay Krieger
Sunday, February 11, 2007
http://seesay-jay.blogspot.com/2007/02/feel-free-to-express.html

*Disclaimer*
This transcript is a translation from American Sign Language into English. The contents below has not yet been review and/or approved by the the author. Any errors in translation and/or, but not limited to, interpretation is at the fault of the translator alone.

This eTranslation is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the author and the translator. Under no circumstance can this transcript be used for commercial purposes.

Vlog site: http://seesay-jay.blogspot.com/2007/02/feel-free-to-express.html

Vlog author: Jay Krieger

Translated from American Sign Language by Benjamin Vess

ASL Copyright 2007, Jay Krieger.

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Perfect! Me sign anonymously; you respond anonymously

2007-02-09T21:14:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger explains his opinion on folks commenting anonymously. He believes that since he signs to anonymous readers; thus, anonymous responses are equally welcome, if they desire so.

Comparing Bilingual with 2nd Language

2007-02-09T21:03:00.000-05:00

In this vlog, Jay Krieger attempts to describe what he thinks is the difference between being bilingual and having a second language.

Personal DeafRead: Using RSS Readers

2007-02-08T20:06:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger discusses how you could be your own editor by creating your own "Personal DeafRead" aggregator through use of Really Simple Syndication (RSS) and Atom Readers widely available off the Internet. You can then pick up unfiltered posts from any other blogs or sites (deaf-related or not) that interest you.

Oops, I did that

2007-02-08T18:59:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger shows some of his (and commonly others') experiences of doing things that slightly contradicts with "Deaf people can do everything but hear".

Additional Info on OSU Automated Captioning

2007-02-08T06:50:00.000-05:00

After reading this DeafRead Link about new software that automates closed captioning developed by OSU, I asked my staff to contact them to find out more about the software. Here is their response (copied/pasted) . Names have been blotted out as I have not extended the courtesy of asking the person for permission to have this posted.

From: XXXX, XXXX
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 6:26 PM
Subject: RE: Automated Closed-Captioning software

Thanks for your interest. Unfortunately, the story in the OColly wasn’t completely accurate. (It think they might have been trying to pump OSU up a little higher that the complete truth.)

The truth is, I didn’t write all the software necessary for the full automation.

The full process actually takes three different software packages, mine is just one of them.

I am still writing and tweaking on the software and it will not be commercially available until I have had some time to write the help files, build a website for support, tweak in the installer a bit, etc. So, it might be 6 months or so before it’s really ready for prime time.

The three tools you will ultimately need to match OSU’s system are Autodesk Cleaner, BBN Avoke
STX (telephony version), and TransCapMedia AutoSpark.

The software I wrote is called AutoSpark. TransCapMedia is a company I am just now starting so
getting that company up and running might delay the process a little too.

Anyway, thanks for your interest, please give me a shout in six months or so and hopefully I will finally have it ready to go.

As far as sending you a copy to try, unfortunately having my part of the software won’t do you any good without at least having the software from BBN. Because, what really turns the audio into text, is the software from BBN. I just take their output and convert it into a caption. And, since I didn’t write their program, I unfortunately can’t give you a copy of it to try. And, I think the last I checked they wanted quite a bit of money for it. Sorry for the bad news.

I will try eventually try to work out a deal with BBN and Autodesk to see if I can create a server with everything already installed on it and ready to go that I could sell and use for demos and whatnot. So the good news is, down the road, I might eventually be able to help you out with a demo unit.

Thanks,

XXXXX
XXXXXX, Emerging Technology
Oklahoma State University Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence

Oppressor-Oppressed: Vicious Cycle?

2007-02-07T21:45:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger discusses a brief example of a vicious cycle of the oppressed being oppressors.

Sheer Luck!

2007-02-06T19:00:00.000-05:00

Wind speed? Check!
Descent rate? Check!
Object targeted!
Scanning for safety…

I’ll get it! I’ll get it!

Circling at target
Adjusting for water reflection
Splash! Touchdown!

Taking off slowly
Flapping prize in front of my eyes!
My dinner!

Complicated?

Not When

I’m sitting on the beach watching…

The seagull hovering in the sky scanning the waters.
Suddenly it crashed into the water.
After some clumsy flapping around, it took off with a small fish in its bills.

What a sheer luck, I thought.

Written while on his Harley solo ride about

My Rider Education Article

2007-02-06T18:50:00.000-05:00

A couple of years ago, I attended American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) motorcycle safety course. It was a good experience for me, so I decided to write to Indiana ABATE magazine, and it was published. Click on the two images below, which will enlarge them. For the first page, look to your right side under RiderEd MailBag. That column continues to the next page on its upper left side. Enjoy!

Achieving Critical Mass: The Key to Success

2007-02-05T23:45:00.000-05:00

Jay Krieger gives a perspective on the Critical Mass concept. Once we understand the “art” of achieving critical mass in any movement, we will see greater success.

Life is good

2007-02-05T22:10:00.000-05:00

In the scorching heat
Riding down a country route
Full of prairie
In South Dakota

Armed with water
Smeared with sun lotion
Full stomach
Full gas tank
Perfect

Approaching a biker group up front
That cruised at a leisure speed
Harley fellow riders
Wonderful

Wanting solitude
Opening gas throttle
Engine guns and passes them by
Riders grimace my roaring pipes
Good

Down the route
A large biker group
Approaching by in a zigzag format
They saluted
Fantastic

I noticed a stranded bike on shoulder
A gal looking down
Her frustrated boy on his knees
Fidgeting on the engine
Huh?

My crowd in front
The other crowd in my rear mirror
Not one noticed
Nor cared
Jeez!

Screeched to a stop
Made an U-turn
Guy looks up and waves 'go on'
But gal pleads with her eyes
Hmm.

Guy thumbs 'all is cool'
But gal gives out a 'gimme-a-ride' look
Dismounting from my horse
Gave her a bottle of cool water
Caring

Guy thumbs up 'thanks'
Gal waves 'thanks'
Treated them with a thunder
From my straight pipes
Take care!

Continuing on my way
Catching up with life
That waited for me
Life is good.

During a Harley ride-about north of Sturgis, South Dakota

Indianapolis Colts

2007-02-04T23:22:00.000-05:00

Indianapolis Colts -- 2007 World Champions!

Journeys

2007-02-04T13:55:00.000-05:00

Somewhere in Michigan…

An old June 25, 1990 Indianapolis Star Section C page floated on a light breeze somewhere in the upper Michigan peninsula.

It landed at an intersection when the breeze dies out. A lady in an old Chevrolet zoomed by, drawing the Section C into its vacuum. Section C wrapped itself on the leaf spring underneath the vehicle by the force of the wind.

In a while, the Chevy lady pulled up by a local diner. Section C, without the wind to help keep it in place under the car, floated down and away toward the middle of the parking lot.

A trucker walked up, all full and wide-awake from his hearty breakfast at the diner, toward his truck, and fired the diesel up. As the truck turned into the highway, Section C got windswept into the cavity between the truck and its trailer.

Somewhere in Indiana…

The trucker pulled into a rest area to relieve himself of all the coffee he drank the last eight hours. Section C freed itself and floated away onto the ground.

The gas attendant, collecting trash around the gas station, picked up Section C and placed it along with another discarded paper items into a paper-recycling bin by the curb.

An upcoming storm was blowing strong winds, and some of its currents blew all papers and Section C out of the recycling bin, pushing them southward.

Finally Section C swirled out and slid onto the open road. It then got caught in a tailwind of a blue Harley and slid further a quarter of mile before it got stuck into a cow fence by the road side.

“C!”, “C!” screams a June 25 1990 Indianapolis Star Section A front page wrapped around the same cow fence post. “Oh my poor baby C, where have you been?!?” “I have been waiting for you for the last three years since you left me.” “Oh C, nevermind, I am so happy you are home with me now!”

“Yes ma!” “I know!” “I have missed ya, ma, too!” said Section C

Morale: Anything, small or big, that moves in front of you may have its own journey!

Written while on Harley solo rideabout

Life

2007-02-04T13:50:00.000-05:00

Life is a struggle....
.....but struggle is life

There's no...

Denying it
Avoiding it
Hiding it

Just...
Embrace it
Learn from it
Manage it

Thus life grows enriched!

Inspired during a Harley ride-about somewhere around Lake Michigan

Maps

2007-02-04T01:30:00.000-05:00

Got ‘em at the continent view
Still we lose our way
Got ‘em at the regional view
Still we lose our way
Got ‘em at the state view
Still we lose our way
Got ‘em at the county view
Still we lose our way
Got ‘em at the town view
Still we lose our way
Got ‘em at the street view
Still we lose our way

Birds, animals, insects, and all creatures of nature
Got no maps

Still they never lose their way!

Sami Krieger in Miracle on 34th Street

2007-02-04T01:00:00.001-05:00

My daughter Sami Krieger had a short role in the Miracle on 34th Street movie. She was 5 years old when she did the role. Hard to believe she will be joining her eldest sister Amanda at Gallaudet this fall. This is simply an adorable piece that I could not resist sharing with you. Enjoy!