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