Gina's Poker Run

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

Gina Coleman & Motorcycle Safety

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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!

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

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!

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

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

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?

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

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!)

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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?

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

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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.