Upspeak, Vocal Fry and Sexism for Women in Media

A fascinating story on NPR's Fresh Air, talking about women's voices. Upspeak can be called Valley Talk, tentative, and lacking in confidence. Vocal fry overcompensates. Is this sexism? Does it affect gay men, called and stereotyped in similar ways?

From Fresh Air on NPR

The answer lies in the brain, as usual.

Nothing is ever definitive when it comes to the brain. But when Caitlyn Jenner talks of "soul pain" for as long as she can remember, the development of the fetus tells the story. Genitals develop early in the fetus. The brain and gender identity much later. Bodily development of sex organs may not correspond with gender identity development. Thus could solve much needless shame and ostracizing. Go Caitlyn!

Read here.

A Cure for Parkinson's?

Researchers may have a major breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder.

Article.

Invest, Build, Grow

Denver built its airport; NJ didn't build its tunnel.

Article

Stop giving a free loan to Uncle Sam--He doesn't want it

Watch Suze Orman explain it all in under 1:00. Just a simple step could create your future.

VIDEO HERE

Think Green

I invite everyone to listen to the debut show of our Network of Support from A Thousand Moms. We'll be presenting on the brain and behavior, child development, and reducing financial stress...plus we'll have guest presenters. All the information you need is right here. Click. And thanks for your support.

Podcast returns! Network of Support (Money Talk)

To continue to keep our non-profit for gay youth alive, we're reviving our podcast and rebranding it the Network of Support for Families.

First up is me with the financial overview. Later, I'll discuss the brain and behavior, Fred will discuss child development, We're very excited to bring our expertise to a wider audience.

Tomorrow's show will be live at 5:00 pm EDT.If you want to call in then, the # is 917 388-4649 or online here. The show will be archived after at our Web site. www.AThousandMoms.Org

Here's a doc to follow along with the presentation.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/a-thousand-moms-talk/2015/06/13/network-of-support-reducing-money-worries