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Brandon Weber

I'm a labor union addict, educator, change catalyst, and a dreamer. I strongly believe in the power of working people, and I'm convinced that social media is one of the key tools they can use to kick some ass. I'm here: Facebook and follow me on Twitter.

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Temple Grandin explains how folks with autism literally see the world in a different way

Autism is still not very well understood, although research — as well as the number of people diagnosed on the autism spectrum — has been increasing.

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Temple Grandin takes the stage for a Ted talk about Autism.

Temple Grandin spent her early life, as she says, "goofing off" until a science teacher made her brain light up.

She was born with autism during the 1940s, when people didn't understand it well.

But Grandin has done a lot since those days of goofing off.

She became a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, a best-selling author, a consultant to the livestock industry, and a popular public speaker.

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Knowing your rights when navigating the unbalance of power in any given police traffic stop.

This article originally appeared on 08.31.18

Whether it’s a traffic stop that turns into “We smell something in your car” or a “driving while black” situation, you have rights when you’re pulled over, and it’s for the best if you actually use them. So how does this work, anyway?

Well, you have rights when you’re pulled over. These have been established via case law, and ultimately, some stem from the Constitution itself. In order, here are the magic phrases, along with some graphics to help you remember.

1. “Am I free to go?”

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The four magic phrases to use when you’re stopped by the cops

Everyone should know their rights.

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How to speak to a police officer.

This article originally appeared on 09.12.17

Whether it's a traffic stop that turns into "We smell something in your car" or a "driving while black" situation, you have rights when you're pulled over, and it's for the best if you actually use them.

So how does this work, anyway?

Well, you have rights when you're pulled over. These have been established via case law, and ultimately, some stem from the Constitution itself. In order, here are the magic phrases, along with some graphics to help you remember.

Keep ReadingShow less

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Brandon Weber

Autism is still not very well understood, although research — as well as the number of people diagnosed on the autism spectrum — has been increasing.

But Grandin has done a lot since those days of goofing off.

Her main work now is to educate people on how she, like many people with autism and Asperger's, sees things in pictures.

Autism is still not very well understood, although research — as well as the number of people diagnosed on the autism spectrum — has been increasing.

But there are some things we do know.

She has some great suggestions for ways to help those on the autism spectrum, too, like these:

The region between the men, past the barbed wire, was known as "no man's land," and it's where some of them met as humans rather than as enemies.

Eventually, some agreed to leave each other alone to get out of the trenches and exercise in the morning rather than shoot at each other.

Soon, many of the German soldiers put up tiny Christmas trees on the edges of their trenches — gifts from home — and lit them with candles.

In fact, as they got to know each other better, you can imagine them wondering who was in their sights when they pulled the trigger.

Eventually, the high command on both sides, hearing of the troops that had met on Christmas Eve of 1914, issued orders for such things to cease.

Woody Guthrie sang about this little-known piece of history.

This is beautiful.

It's grueling, wonderful, painful, life-affirming, terrifying, rewarding, and many more things, all wrapped up into one big ball of ... life.

Getting them through it with grace and dignity — I cannot think of a greater gift to give.

Caregivers are the unsung heroes of modern life, and sometimes we forget that they're also grieving and suffering as they help their loved ones.

Everyone should know these.

Whether it’s a traffic stop that turns into “We smell something in your car” or a “driving while black” situation, you have rights when you’re pulled over, and it’s for the best if you actually use them. So how does this work, anyway?

The clip below is a shortened version of a much longer one that explains your rights, detailing what you can and cannot do in these situations.

Everyone should know their rights.

1. "Am I free to go?”

2. "I do not consent to any searches.”

3. "I want to remain silent.”

4. "I want a lawyer.”

The clip below is a shortened version of a much longer one that explains your rights, detailing what you can and cannot do in these situations.

He didn't want just any arm.

Last Christmas, Alex got exactly what he always wanted: a new "robo" arm.

Engineering student Albert Manero leads a team at the University of Central Florida that works closely with kids and their parents to provide arms for children at no cost.

The team is called Limbitless Solutions.

Check out the rest of Alex's story below: