CANTO TALK: Vision Coach — Savvy California Businesswoman with Innovative Rehabilitation System

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This week on Canto Talk, it is my pleasure to introduce Robin Donley, a savvy California businesswoman who has designed an innovative rehabilitation tool — Vision Coach, a dynamic, state-of-the-art interactive system designed to promote and enhance visual function, muscular coordination and neuromotor abilities.   It can be used for a wide variety of treatments, including sports therapy and addressing some symptoms of autism.

Vision Coach: http://www.visioncoachtrainer.com/

So, this week, we are going to feature “technology” and “flaming capitalism”, and this promises to be a very engaging and entertaining show.  Click HERE on Thursday, March 28  (7 pm PST/9 pm CT/10 pm EST) for some great programming.

Robin Donley, Owner of Perceptual Testing, Inc.

For additional information, check out the following sites, and the wonderful video. A fuller description of her innovative product is below.

• VISION COACH web site: http://www.visioncoachtrainer.com/index.html

• VISION COACH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vision-Coach-Interactive-Light-Board/250996488249?ref=hl
• Twitter: VC_TRAINER

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Visual therapy programs are increasingly contributing to the success of rehabilitative therapy treatments.  Numerous successful case histories have been recorded which clearly underscore positive patient outcomes utilizing optometric vision therapy techniques.[i]  However, until recently, devices that have been a key component of these therapies have failed to address physical limitations faced by many patients adequately.  Therefore, therapists either altered certain aspects of the therapy, or limited the scope of therapy programs to accommodate specific patient restrictions (e.g., height, physical mobility, ability to press down on buttons).

VISION COACH™ Interactive Light Board is a new product that well addresses many patient limitations.  Additionally, VISION COACH™ improves upon much safety related issues that are pertinent to both patients and therapists.  Furthermore, the unit’s design and programming provide program options that are increasingly appreciated by professionals in clinics and treatment centers across the country.

VISION COACH™: Designed by an Optometric Vision Therapist

VISION COACH™ Interactive Light Board is registered with the FDA as a Class 1 Medical Device, 510K Exempt,  It  was introduced during the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) 39^th Annual Meeting in Denver, CO in 2009.[ii]  The unit was designed by Robin Donley, who became the Lead Therapist during her career as an Optometric Vision Therapist at the San Diego Center for Vision Care.  Subsequently, VISION COACH™ incorporates innovations resolving performance and safety issues that Donley and other rehabilitation professionals noted while using units (DynaVision, Wayne Saccadic Fixator, Accuvision 1000) that were previously available for treatment regimens.

Overcoming Patients’ Physical Limitations with VISION COACH™

Earlier visual rehabilitation units offered display panels which could only be adjusted within narrow height parameters, this meant smaller patients or those who had disabilities which prevented them from  reaching specific levels could not conveniently utilize these devices as part of therapy regimens.  Effective rehabilitative therapies have patient movement components; therefore, these limitations negatively impacted the range of treatment options available to therapists.

To counteract potential physical ability restrictions, the VISION COACH™ display is mounted to a counter-weight, wall mounted slider. This system allows the user to effortlessly position the display to any level of height from the floor to eye level at 7 feet, permitting a wide range of heights to maximize therapy options. Additionally, there are no electrical components to break down within the slider, so adjustments can be readily made by professionals to accommodate patient needs during therapy sessions.

Once VISION COACH™ is aligned to the proper height; it is very easy for the patient to use.  The individual faces the display at eye level and reacts to the lights as they appear in a random series by depressing each light as quickly as it is seen. The VISION COACH™  display is not a touch screen surface; therefore, accuracy and pressure is required to depress each light. Each light has a tactile feel and an auditory tone when depressed. As a result, this innovative unit is available to those who may have physical limitations.  For example, patients with physical limitations can depress lights of the interactive display membrane using the finger/knuckle, parts of the palm,  back of the hand, or with an apparatus attached to the hand.  Furthermore,  VISION COACH™   can also be used by those who are physically unable to touch the display by use of visual/verbal recognition and reaction. It is compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Reducing Safety Hazards with VISION COACH™

Adequately addressing patients’ physical capacities is one of the myriad of issues for professionals designing rehabilitation equipment.  Another important matter for therapists to consider is related to an impaired sense of balance experienced by many patients.  There have been instances of patients leaning or grabbing onto  previously available units during their exercises due to their vestibular issues, (dizziness or disorientatioin) which resulted in the equipment detaching from the wall and injuring themselves or their therapists.  The potential for injury was increased by the sharp edges on these units.

VISION COACH™ designs incorporate features that substantially reduce these hazards.  VISION COACH™ was developed based on  Donley’s in-depth experience as a Vision Therapist.  The lightweight unit is designed with rounded corners for safety; it is strongly mounted offering stability for the user.  The membrane, or face of the display, is the largest currently manufactured and was custom-designed for this unit. The display is readily adjustable by the therapist by simply pushing its location to the desired height.

There are additional design elements that enhance other aspects  related to safety issues for patients and therapists.   The device’s flat surface makes it nosocomial resistant to “super bugs”. Cavacide or cleaning wipes may be used to disinfect after eachuse..  As no external connections are needed, it leaves a clutter-free working area that eliminates trip hazards for both patients and therapists. VISION COACH™ meets Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) safety requirements for hospital use.

Benefits of VISION COACH™ in a Rehabilitation Setting

VISION COACH™ has a wide range of potential applications.  For example, the unit can be used to establish baseline performance levels for athletes and has been utilized in tactical training programs for police and military units.  Medical care providers are now developing effective vision rehabilitation treatments restoring visual function, enhanced muscular coordination and improved neuro-motor abilities; subsequently, neurorehabilitation centers are including vision training facilities as part of their operations.

VISION COACH™ offers many features that make it an excellent addition to these clinics.

The display membrane offers a non-glare working surface, which is essential for its use with patients recovering from an acquired or traumatic brain injury. Ambient lighting is not needed when using VISION COACH™, so it may be used in a fully lit or dark room.  The unit provides no visual cues which allows for a true assessment of a patient’s abilities and potential deficiencies.  This feature enables recovery treatments to be readily tailored to meet ther patient’s needs.

With the American population aging, driver rehabilitation for elderly patients recovering from stroke or other age-related conditions is becoming more prevalent.  VISION COACH™ can become an essential component of these geriatric therapies.  For example, VISION COACH™ can be used in a dark room for the assessment and improvement of night time driving skills. With the use of the Red/Blue Goggles included with the system, the patient can be readily evaluated for binocularity issues. The large horizontal display and solid black matte membrane make the VISION COACH™ incomparable for the development of scanning, tracking, and peripheral awareness processes that are integral for effective driver rehabilitation programs.

In fact, VISION COACH™ is now part of a study being conducted by Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in conjunction with Greenville Health System, Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation.  The lead investigator is Dr. Johnell Brooks, Assistant Professor of Psychology with Clemson University, who is well experienced on studying the capabilities and limitation of drivers and was the recipient of the Dwight David Eisenhower Graduate Transportation Fellowship, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration.

VISION COACH™ Advantages for Therapists

VISION COACH™ is a valuable asset to therapists as well as patients.  It offers effortless height adjustment with the counter-weight adjustable slider. The unit has low voltage LED technology,, (no incandescent bulbs to replace), and the embedded LED’s have  a 14,000 hour life span.  A USB Port allows for future program upgrades.  The USB port also allows therapists to download program results for evaluation and record-keeping. In addition, the VISION COACH is Wi-Fi compatible allowing interaction with iPad, Android, PC’s and even Smart Phones.

Finally, in terms of benefits for therapists, VISION COACH™ offers a progressive customer service approach to avoid a significant issue for medical professionals:  Disruption of the protocol of therapy.  In the event a unit needs to be serviced, a temporary unit will be made available until the original unit is returned.  This policy allows therapists to continue patient treatments, expediting recovery times and enhancing treatment results. This approach promises to be immensely helpful to both therapists and patients.

VISION COACH™:  Expanding Therapy Options and Safety Protections

VISION COACH™ Interactive Light Board has been developed with patient needs and therapy concerns in mind.  The unit can accommodate the program needs of patients with severe physical limitations, while enhancing important safety aspects that protect users and therapists. This medical device promises to be an important, new addition to a vast array of rehabilitation regimens.

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I met Robin via her wonderful husband, George Donley.  He is President of Environmental Remediation Management, and I did some technical writing for his firm.

He kindly expanded upon a few points, in terms of doing business in California:

I manage all the day to day operations with engineering, production, interact with vendors, payroll, taxes and all things involved with corporate compliance and governing.Both Eastman Enterprises and ERM are in a line of business that makes us aware of California regulations.  My business specializes in chemical process management, hazardous waste management and facility closures.

Facility closures has been the main focus for our business as the last 15 years.   General Dynamics was our biggest client that can be mentioned on air.  Most of our work has been for Aerospace, tech firms and some bio tech.  All of these companies have left California for the same reasons our manufacturing base is in Oregon.  The rules, regulations and overall business climate is prohibitive for any manufacturer to produce a product for a competitive price.

Our manufacturing facility overhead expense in Oregon is easily half of what it costs in California.  And the Oregon manufacturing base makes quality parts for our product that are competitively priced compared to California manufacturing firms, that tried, and failed to make parts to meet our requirements.

So, if you have a project involving chemical process management, hazardous waste management, or facility closures in Southern California, please check out Environmental Remediation Management.

England’s Real “Game of Thrones” – The War of the Roses

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On Canto Talk, we will be taking with military history expert extraordinaire Barry Jacobsen about England’s real “Game of Thrones”, the War of the Roses.  The show will be Thursday, March. 21st at 7 pm PST/9pm CT/10 pm EST – click HERE FOR PODCAST LINK.

There is a fun video that discusses the “War of the Roses”

The basis for this interest is the recent identification of King Richard III’s remains, which were located under a parking lot.

Rigorous scientific investigations confirmed the strong circumstantial evidence that the skeleton found at the site of the Grey Friars church in Leicester was indeed that of King Richard III.

University of Leicester researchers have revealed a wealth of evidence — including DNA analysis, radiocarbon dating and skeletal examination — proving the identity of the skeleton.

University of Leicester archaeologists co-director Richard Buckley, the lead archaeologist on the Search for Richard III, said: “It is the academic conclusion of the University of Leicester that the individual exhumed at Grey Friars in August 2012 is indeed King Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England.

“It has been an honour and privilege for all of us to be at the centre of an academic project that has had such phenomenal global interest and mass public appeal. Rarely have the conclusions of academic research been so eagerly awaited.”

University of Leicester geneticist Dr Turi King confirmed that DNA from the skeleton matches that of two of Richard III’s family descendants — Canadian-born furniture maker Michael Ibsen and a second person who wishes to remain anonymous.

Dr King, of the University’s Department of Genetics, said: “The DNA sequence obtained from the Grey Friars skeletal remains was compared with the two maternal line relatives of Richard III. We were very excited to find that there is a DNA match between the maternal DNA from the family of Richard the Third and the skeletal remains we found at the Grey Friars dig.”

Skeletal analysis carried out by University of Leicester osteoarchaeologist Dr Jo Appleby showed that the individual was male and in his late 20s to late 30s. Richard III was 32 when he was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

The individual had a slender physique and severe scoliosis — a curvature of the spine — possibly with one shoulder visibly higher than the other. This is consistent with descriptions of Richard III’s appearance from the time.

Trauma to the skeleton indicates the individual died after one of two significant wounds to the back of the skull — possibly caused by a sword and a halberd.

This is consistent with contemporary accounts of Richard being killed after receiving a blow to the back of his head.

The skeleton also showed a number of non-fatal injuries to the head, rib and pelvis — believed to have been caused by a wound through the right buttock — which may have been caused by ‘humiliation injuries’ after death.

Dr Appleby’s analysis is backed up by radiological evidence carried out by University of Leicester forensic pathologists and forensic engineering experts.

Dr Appleby, of the University’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History, said: “The skeleton has a number of unusual features: its slender build, the scoliosis and the battle-related trauma. All of these are highly consistent with the information that we have about Richard III in life and about the circumstances of his death. Taken as a whole, the skeletal evidence provides a highly convincing case for identification as Richard III.”

The War of the Roses was fairly brutal:

The Wars of the Roses refers to a long, repetitive, and destructive civil war, based on a struggle for the English crown by the members of two distinct factions in the English royal family (called the Plantaganets, who had ruled for over two hundred years). Strictly speaking, the Wars of the Roses applies only to the latter half of this conflict, but it is commonly used to describe the entire internecine fight.

The war had its origins in a quarrel between Richard II and his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, as a result of which Richard II was murdered and Henry became Henry IV. Richard’s murder brought about civil war, which continued until Henry IV’s son ascended the throne as Henry V and restored a short interval of glorious military victory in France and peace at home.

Upon Henry V’s early death, the wars of succession resumed. Henry’s son, Henry VI, who led the branch of the family called the Lancastrians (the party of the Red Rose) was challenged by the Yorkist branch of the family (the party of the White Rose). Success in the war alternated for a number of years, until the Yorkists prevailed, and Edward IV came to the throne. Upon the death of Edward, his brother Richard became King Richard III.

The Lancastrian cause meanwhile was taken up by a distant relative of the royal family, Henry Tudor (whose claim was based upon the marriage of his grandfather, Owen Tudor, to Henry V’s widow). He invaded England and defeated the Yorkist forces at the Battle of Bosworth Field (in 1485), thus ending the dynasty of the Plantaganets and initiating the Tudor royal family (as Henry VII). Henry VII was the father of Henry VIII and therefore the grandfather of Queen Elizabeth.

Although the procedure may be seriously misleading, the Battle of Bosworth Field is often used as a convenient date to mark the start of the Renaissance in England, inasmuch as it initiates the first distinctly Renaissance royal family in England, the Tudors, who take over from the famous medieval royal family, the Plantaganets.

The dynamics will be familiar to those who love the TV series, though it lacks the ghouls and the dragons.

Roman Leaders, Old and New: Julius Caesar and Pope Francis

Dear Readers: Canto Talk will be filled with lots of interesting news and view, so be sure to tune in today (Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm PST/9 pm CT/10 pm EST) for a two guest show!!!

To start with, noted Catholic author and a good friend of the Shrine, John Zmirak will join us to discuss the new pope, the “Bishop of Rome”. More on this big event is detailed at Legal Insurrection: Argentina’s Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio becomes Pope Francis – Updated

And there is even more Roman goodness: Fellow SLOB and military historian extraordinaire Barry Jacobsen will be on the second half of the show to discuss the assassination of Julius Caesar on the “Ides of March”, which is tomorrow.

In January of 49 BC, Julius Caesar led his army across the Rubicon River in Northern Italy (see Caesar Crosses the Rubicon, 49 BC) and plunged the Roman Republic into civil war. Caesar’s rival, Pompey, fled to Greece. Within three months Caesar controlled the entire Italian peninsula and in Spain had defeated the legions loyal to Pompey.

Caesar now pursued Pompey to Greece. Although outnumbered, Caesar crushed the forces of his enemy but not before Pompey escaped to Egypt. Following Pompey to Egypt, Caesar was presented with his rival’s severed head as a token of friendship. Before leaving the

The Assassination of Caesar

region, Caesar established Cleopatra as his surrogate ruler of Egypt. Caesar defeated his remaining rivals in North Africa in 47 BC and returned to Rome with his authority firmly established.

Caesar continued to consolidate his power and in February 44 BC, he declared himself dictator for life. This act, along with his continual effort to adorn himself with the trappings of power, turned many in the Senate against him. Sixty members of the Senate concluded that the only resolution to the problem was to assassinate Caesar.

Death of a Dictator

Nicolaus of Damascus wrote his account of the murder of Caesar a few years after the event. He was not actually present when the assassination occurred but had the opportunity to speak with those who were. He was a friend of Herod the Great and gathered his information during a visit to Rome. His account is thought to be reliable.

The Plan:

“The conspirators never met openly, but they assembled a few at a time in each others’ homes. There were many discussions and proposals, as might be expected, while they investigated how and where to execute their design. Some suggested that they should make the attempt as he was going along the Sacred Way, which was one of his favorite walks. Another idea was for it to be done at the elections during which he bad to cross a bridge to appoint the magistrates in the Campus Martius; they should draw lots for some to push him from the bridge and for others to run up and kill him. A third plan was to wait for a coming gladiatorial show. The advantage of that would be that, because of the show, no suspicion would be aroused if arms were seen prepared for the attempt. But the majority opinion favored killing him while he sat in the Senate, where he would be by himself since non-Senators would not be admitted, and where the many conspirators could hide their daggers beneath their togas. This plan won the day.”

Brutus Persuades Caesar to Ignore his Apprehensions:

“…his friends were alarmed at certain rumors and tried to stop him going to the Senate-house, as did his doctors, for he was suffering from one of his occasional dizzy spells. His wife, Calpurnia, especially, who was frightened by some visions in her dreams, clung to him and said that she would not let him go out that day. But Brutus, one of the conspirators who was then thought of as a firm friend, came up and said, ‘What is this, Caesar? Are you a man to pay attention to a woman’s dreams and the idle gossip of stupid men, and to insult the Senate by not going out, although it has honored you and has been specially summoned by you? But listen to me, cast aside the forebodings of all these people, and come. The Senate has been in session waiting for you since early this morning.’ This swayed Caesar and he left.”

Bad Omens:

“Before he entered the chamber, the priests brought up the victims for him to make what was to be his last sacrifice. The omens were clearly unfavorable. After this unsuccessful sacrifice, the priests made repeated other ones, to see if anything more propitious might appear than what had already been revealed to them. In the end they said that they could not clearly see the divine intent, for there was some transparent, malignant spirit hidden in the victims. Caesar was annoyed and abandoned divination till sunset, though the priests continued all the more with their efforts.

Those of the murderers present were delighted at all this, though Caesar’s friends asked him to put off the meeting of the Senate for that day because of what the priests had said, and he agreed to do this. But some attendants came up, calling him and saying that the Senate was full. He glanced at his friends, but Brutus approached him again and said, ‘Come, good sir, pay no attention to the babblings of these men, and do not postpone what Caesar and his mighty power has seen fit to arrange. Make your own courage your favorable omen.’ He convinced Caesar with these words, took him by the right hand, and led him to the Senate which was quite near. Caesar followed in silence.”

The Attack:

“The Senate rose in respect for his position when they saw him entering. Those who were to have part in the plot stood near him. Right next to him went Tillius Cimber, whose brother had been exiled by Caesar. Under pretext of a humble request on behalf of this brother, Cimber approached and grasped the mantle of his toga, seeming to want to make a more positive move with his hands upon Caesar. Caesar wanted to get up and use his hands, but was prevented by Cimber and became exceedingly annoyed.

That was the moment for the men to set to work. All quickly unsheathed their daggers and rushed at him. First Servilius Casca struck him with the point of the blade on the left shoulder a little above the collar-bone. He had been aiming for that, but in the excitement he missed. Caesar rose to defend himself, and in the uproar Casca shouted out in Greek to his brother. The latter heard him and drove his sword into the ribs. After a moment, Cassius made a slash at his face, and Decimus Brutus pierced him in the side. While Cassius Longinus was trying to give him another blow he missed and struck Marcus Brutus on the hand. Minucius also hit out at Caesar and hit Rubrius in the thigh. They were just like men doing battle against him.

Under the mass of wounds, he fell at the foot of Pompey’s statue. Everyone wanted to seem to have had some part in the murder, and there was not one of them who failed to strike his body as it lay there, until, wounded thirty-five times, he breathed his last. “

The Goddess will totally “Enjoy the Decline”!

Dear Readers: As most of you know, Captain Capitalism is one of the heroes of the Shrine of Flaming Capitalism. The Goddess was pleased to receive anautographed copy of his book, “Enjoy the Decline” for her library. Now, I would like to share a few thoughts with you!

Aaron Clarey, finance expert extraordinaire and overall Renaissance man, says the book is especially dark. His focus is taking a look at the cultural and economic decline of the United States and what people can do, at the individual level, to deal with the anticipated realities and still enjoy life.

However, his wit and charm keep it lively and substantially lighter that advertised. Here is Aaron’s take on America, which I thought was moving:

And his focus on friendship was heart-warming:

I am a firm believer that happiness is the best revenge. Therefore, the Goddess of Capitalism approves the following conclusion:

Now, I must note that the bulk of the advice seems best suited for young men who are have no families. As I am not terribly young, am obviously female, and have a husband and son, much of it will not work for me. However, as noted in the selected paragraphs, Aaron slips in perspectives that are essentially universal.

Also, Aaron lists good resources for researching survival techniques and for relocating to another country, which may be useful. There are some great suggestions for asset protection in case the government decides to confiscate your wealth. Pre-planning for emergencies and guarding the nest-egg are two ideas the Goddess of Capitalism endorses.

And while the advice may seem “nihilistic” (e.g., I really am not supportive of the “Smith and Wesson” solution), I agree with Aaron that putting the emphasis on quality people instead of quality things is the best way to go.

CANTO TALK: Getting Medieval in California!

Dear Readers: It’s going to be Military History Page week on Canto Talk, or so it seems. This Tuesday, we will be joined by Rik Fox, who will be chatting about the famed Polish Winged Hussars. We will also be talking to fellow SLOB Charles Fettinger about a wonderful Victor David Hansen piece,Beautifully Medieval California. (CLICK HERE TUESDAY, MARCH 12 AT 1 PM PST/3 PM CT/4 PM EST for the show podcast).

First, Rik Fox will be appearing 9 pm this Thursday, March on History Canada‘s Museum Secrets show.

Rik Fox on Museum Secrets: Inside the State Historical Museum, Moscow

Museum Secrets is a TV series on History Television in Canada and a website with videos and games; exploring the world’s renowned museums and their most enigmatic objects. Narrated by Canadian actor Colm Feore, the TV series is now in production for a third season. Rik is featured in this episode, as the focus is on a display of Wing Hussar equipment and weaponry. A sneak peak is here:

Victor Davis Hansen’s piece contained many great analogies to Medieval Times:

But feudal California is more than a sense of bifurcated classes and locations. It adopts a closed medieval state of mind too. The Renaissance marked a lessening of the intolerance and censorship of the medieval clergy. Art, literature, science, and philosophy were freed from shibboleths of Aristotle, Church doctrine, and formalistic conventions. But California has of yet had no such renaissance. In our closed, anti-scientific, and deductive way of thinking, Solyndra was a success. Drilling for cheap natural gas in the Monterey Shale formation would be seen as failure. When our governor told Rick Perry that Californians did not need to cool off in 110 degree heat through “fossil fuel”-fed air conditioning, he did not mean that solar panels were energizing green air conditioners in Barstow, but rather that our elites on the coast have natural air conditioning; it’s called the Pacific Ocean. And although wind and solar provide miniscule amounts of California energy, it matters little, given that coastal elites enjoy 70 degree weather year-round and keep their power bills low. PG&E’s and Southern California Edison’s astronomical energy costs are for “little people,” the middle classes in the hot and cold interior and mountains.

However, there is hope: Los Angeles just rejected a sales tax hike:

A follow-up to my post from yesterday, “South-Central Voters Went 60-100 Percent in Favor of Failed Los Angeles Sales Tax Hike on Tuesday’s Ballot.”

And remember, the local sales tax would have surged to 9.5 percent. An Angelino would be paying nearly an additional 10 percent to taxes for each taxable consumer purchase in Los Angeles.

At the Los Angeles Times, “L.A. tax-hike vote patterns tell a tale of two realities“:  Those in higher-crime areas, who vote in lower numbers, supported the proposal almost to the same extent that more affluent voters rejected it. The hike was defeated.

One last note: I did say it was going to be Military History Page week! I will also be on Thursday, at the usual time, to chat with Deadliest Blogger Barry Jacobsen about the “Ides of March”.

MUT’s MUSIC MIX: Dil Kugoo by Shazia Manzoor

Dear Readers: A bit more Bollywood. Listening to “A Rough Guide to Bhangra“, I came across this gem that has kept me going this week.

Shazia Manzoor is a singer from Rawalpindi who now resides in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. She is a popular singer in Pakistan and India and among the Punjabi diaspora. Shazia Manzoor sings mostly Punjabi music. She has sung various Punjabi folk songs and Punjabi Sufi poems and also sings Urdu songs as well.

CANTO TALK: Bad Catholic’s Guide to Fun Videos!

Dear Readers:

This week on Canto Talk, we chat with noted Catholic author John Zmirak. The podast will be earlier in the day: 1 pm PST, 3 PM CT, 4 PM EST – ON THURSDAY, MARCH. 7TH; CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST LINK).

who has another “Bad Catholic” book hot off the presses –

The Bad Catholic’s Guide to the Catechism
A Faithful, Fun-Loving Look at Catholic Dogmas, Doctrines, and Schmoctrines

And also host of an amazing website: badcatholics.com — BAD CATHOLIC’S BINGO HALL!

In my quest for information, I came across some great video related to John that I wanted to share.

Here is John on a radio show, Mic’d UP:

And here is something on “The Vatican Space Program”!

And How to Explain Papal Infallibility in under 2 Minutes: