10/02/18 Book Spotlight – “Saigon Kids: An American Military Brat Comes of Age in 1960s Vietnam”
Terry Magee, Interim President of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by author Les Arbuckle to discuss Arbuckle’s book, Saigon Kids: An American Military Brat Comes of Age in 1960s Vietnam.” Magee discusses the rollout of the 10th Annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study and challenges facing the U.S. military in 2019.
09/29/18 Tech News: Tesla, Facebook, Security, Instagram, Ancestry, eBay, Credit Freezes
Tech News: Tesla, Facebook, Security, Instagram, Ancestry, eBay, Credit Freezes SEC sues Elon Musk Facebook gives advertisers you 2FA information Facebook Breach Class Action Lawsuit against Facebook Security Check your Instagram account Credit Freezes are FREE Ancestry has a new use to your DNA eBay selling phone plans with refurbished phones Tech Gear: Samsung Note [...]
09/20/18 LIFT Education – Engagement, Pathways and Outcomes: Insightful Thoughts From Ed Leaders
In this the first episode of LIFT Education, the show focused on learning improvements for tomorrow, we discuss the state of US education, the need for engagement, focus on outcomes and pathways with Peter Sibley, the CEO of Informed Journeys, the White House recognized leader on mapping career pathways, and Drew Schlosberg, CEO of Drew [...]
09/18/18 The Joys of Foster Parenting; Motivating Teenagers to Volunteer
Part 1: Jeff Wiemann, Executive Director, Angels Foster Family Network, shares information about the need for foster parents who can provide a stable and stimulating home environment for children in transition. Part 2: Michael Nimer, Manager of MOTIV, shares information about his work in promoting volunteer opportunities for teenagers who contribute to greater literacy and [...]
09/11/18 Innovations Produce Readers in Public Schools – Music, Guitars, and Read-or-Die
This episode featured to guests who brought innovative ways to address the needs of young students who struggle with reading, do not like read, and who need more exposure to books and print in a way that meets their personal needs and interests.
09/04/18 To Thrive in a Rapidly Changing Economy, A/E/C Marketers, Like All of Us, Need to be Brand Aware
Nanette Newbry, Principle and Creative Director at Comet Creative, shares her thoughts on the importance of getting "Brand" right. Nanette explains how Comet's strategies and expertise apply these theories in the real world of Construction, Architecture, and Engineering.
08/28/18 Collaborations: Agencies, Tutors and Their Students
Jose and Wade Taylor chat about the importance of partners for literacy and being able to see how investments in literacy pay off. James Halliday,Executive Director, A Reason To Survive (ARTS), chats about arts as the avenue to other skills. He also talks about a new collaborative effort in National City that will bring agencies [...]
08/22/18 Surfing Pastor and his Wife fly in from Hawaii to Share Inspirational Messages
Dr. Deniz Armagan was joined in the studio today by his 2 new friends, Pastor "Waxer" and his wife Cyndi from Hawaii. "Waxer is a former professional surfer who also engaged in several extreme sports like motocross, water skiing, and skateboarding. Cyndi is also a former multi-sports athlete and health enthusiast. Unfortunately, he has put [...]
08/14/18 Tutoring for Inner-City Youth; Pathways to Careers through Continuing Education Programming
UPLIFT's, Kids at Heart tutoring program for low-income, sometimes homeless, inner-city elementary school children. San Diego Continuing Education's Career and College Readiness Course provides innovative quality education and support services to adult learners in pursuit of career advancement and pathways to college. Our guests, in the first two segments, are Monica Ball, board of directors, [...]