[music] [music and applause] Mark Twain said, "Two most important days of a human being's life. First, when he is born, and second, when he realizes why." My big why came about 20 years ago. When I got to know that my son, my precious bundle of joy, was diagnosed with autism. I still remember that horrid day when I was sitting at the doctor with the diagnosis.I clutched the papers in my hand so tight the floor beneath my feet seemed to have crumbled. Shock, despair. What just happened.No. It took me a while ...

Yen traders are on alert for intervention, write @Moss_Eco & @GeraoidReidy. Why is Japan's weak currency subjected to so many flawed narratives (via @opinion) https://t.co/GO8wZmmOwd ...

Geopolitical Analysis - American intervention in Venezuela's success hinges on sustainable improvements within the country [1] - Two crucial questions determine the outcome of intervention [1]

India’s rupee gained sharply on Tuesday, pulling back from a near-record low after likely interventions by the Reserve Bank of India https://t.co/M0TEovlDZw ...

The Indian rupee is inching closer to a new low again, with the central bank’s recent interventions providing only a limited respite https://t.co/wLIzq2JOF1 ...

Investors have started to consider how weak the yen must go before the finance ministry intervenes again https://t.co/q1msTszmla ...

Key Issue - Domestic violence affects one in three women in the United States annually [2] - In Lebec, Texas, over 45,500 domestic violence reports were filed in a single year, with the actual number likely higher [3] - The current system often fails survivors by focusing on logistics and limitations rather than listening and providing immediate support [6][7] Proposed Solutions - Prevention through self-defense lessons to empower young girls and teach them their worth [12] - Intervention with mentors and psychologists to help young women recognize manipulation [12] - Empowerment through creating a movement where no woman feels invisible or silenced [13] - Shift focus from post-abuse support to pre-emptive measures, preventing abuse before it occurs [10][14] Call to Action - Encourage teaching young people to recognize abuse and empowering them to speak up [11] - Advocate for impactful action on the front end of abuse to prevent young girls and women from becoming victims [19] - Promote the idea of love as a revolution against silence, creating opportunities for protection and breaking the cycle of abuse [15]

The Philippine central bank is intervening more forcefully during periods of extended peso weakness as part of a new strategy, Governor Eli Remolona said https://t.co/8tFNm5r1LK ...

Game Industry & Educational Impact - Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) was invented in 1974 and by 2025, Time magazine claimed it changed the world [1] - D&D is a tabletop role-playing game using books and polyhedral dice, distinct from video games [1] - The game allows players to assume roles and character classes within a fantasy setting [1] - D&D is presented as a powerful educational and therapeutic tool [1] - The speaker has used D&D as an intervention tool, observing data soar in a Title I school club [10] - D&D is suggested to help children with ADD, autism, and reading disabilities by enhancing communication and social skills [12][13][14] - The speaker implemented D&D in a Title I school, pulling students for intervention three times a week for one hour [11] Personal Experience & Advocacy - The speaker's personal experience with D&D began at age 10 in 1989, highlighting its lasting impact [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of true friendship fostered through D&D [3][5] - The speaker uses D&D principles in teaching, such as differentiation, scaffolding, and student-centered learning [7][8] - Wizards of the Coast has supported the speaker's D&D initiatives with thousands of dollars worth of books over 12 years [26]