Whats Happening 08.02.11

Nicole Bohe- With religious symbols being installed at the new 9/11 Memorial and Museum, conflict was bound to arise. [For more on this story, you can Google it or check out this article]. The Mayor of NYC pointed out that religion comforted many during 9/11, and his opposition believes it's inappropriate mingling of church and state. I'm not looking to debate religion and politics, but this is a conflict with valid points and passionate people on each side. Either way, someone will not be happy with the result. And yet why should this be? Shouldn't remembering that day be bigger than a dispute about symbols?

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Elder Mediation

Lynsee Swisher- The aging process for many is often frustrating, scary, and confusing. So many emotions play a part in the person who is facing these new changes as well as those who love them. When decisions need to be made in regards to their care, it can be a challenging with so many obstacles and unknowns.

..."Not all families can work these kinds of issues out to everyone’s satisfaction and calling in a mediator, who understands the dynamics of eldercare, may save everyone a whole lot of heartache. ”Unlike lawyers who are hired to advocate for one side, elder-care mediators function as impartial observers in a voluntary process designed to be less adversarial – and cheaper – than a court proceeding,”...

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Opens Newest Federal Organi...

Tom Kosakowski- The U.S. intelligence agency responsible for national security and military imagery and mapping has established an Ombuds program for internal and external stakeholders. According to a new website, "The NGA Ombudsman is an informal resource to help answer questions and resolve concerns from employees and external consumers of NGA products about inefficiencies, inconsistent application of policies, potential unfair practices, and other anomalies that adversely impact NGA's people, processes and resources."

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Why your Mother was wrong about confrontation

Jason Dykstra- Remember when your mom used to say, "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all"? I do...I used to get it a lot! Here's the thing that I don't like about that saying..."Don't say anything at all."

There were always 1 of 2 things happening when my mother used to tell me that saying 1: I was being a legit ass and shooting off my mouth....or 2: I didn't agree/like what was happening around me and I wanted to voice that concern.

Now for situation 1 I completely agree with my mom....I should have simply just shut-up. However, for situation 2 we can explore a little more. If you don't agree with someone, or feel bullied, or you are not a fan of the what's happening around you I think you should fully be able to say something.

I agree with my mother that you shouldn't be spouting off some useless negative babble though...instead I want you to try a different method.

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