Suzanne Thornton organizes an event in which three HGP members share meaningful stories of significant events in their lives. Today we hear from Dave Gray, Margie Adams, and Jules Elias.
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"Personality Types" and "Other Pious Perpetrators"
02/14/2010
Blossom Turk and Sue Emmett
"The Family" Discussion, Part 1 of 2
02/07/2010
Duane Ray, Blossom Turk, Sue Emmett and Del Allen
This program was recorded on 2/7/10 at a regular meeting of the Humanists of Greater Portland (Oregon), or HGP -- website http://portlandhumanists.org/ Abstract: A panel presentation on a book entitled The Family written by Jeff Sharlet. The panel is composed of Duane Ray, Blossom Turk, Sue Emmett and Del Allen. The book is a nonfiction account of a Right Wing Group (one of many) in Washington DC who have significant influence in US Government policy…
LEED Certified Commercial Buildings
01/24/2010
Trish Nixon
Preceded by a short reading, this program by speaker Trish Nixon of LRS Architects was recorded on 1/24/10 at a regular meeting of the Humanists of Greater Portland (Oregon), or HGP -- website http://portlandhumanists.org/ Abstract: When designing buildings, sustainability has many levels. While some people strive specifically for a LEED Certification, others are just looking to save energy, lower their maintenance costs, incorporate local and healthier…
Coming Home (from Iraq)
11/08/2009
Joseph Holness
Joseph Holness tells us a personal story about his combat experiences in the contrived U.S. war with Iraq. Holness relates health problems, PTSD, and homelessness that veterans often encounter upon their return to civilian life. Holness lives in Gresham, Oregon. He spent eight years in the U.S. Army in Iraq and nine years with the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He is a member of the organization IVAW (Iraqi Veterans Against the War). He served in both the “Operation Iraqi Freedom” and the “Operation Enduring Freedom” campaigns.