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December 29, 2015
Skip Beat [Chapter 231]
77 comments:
Thank you very much for this chapter !ReplyDelete
After the Cain brothers' arc, I thought we were close to see the relation between Ren and Kyoko proving but now, I'm afraid of Kyoko's reaction. With her experience and now knowing his dad is a failure...how could she trust in men again ??? She will repress even more her feelings for Ren for sure!
One more time, the mangaka must love dancing the tango : one step forward, two steps back...Replies
I hope kyouko doesnt have any trust issues with ren.that would be unbearable��Delete
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 6:47 PM
Yeah, I hope so. That would be really unbearable -_-Delete
Thanks for reading, Gildaen ^-^Delete
Hm..possible though I hope it won't happen to the point of things being dragged on for say..another 50 chapters?
Well, well, well, 50 chapters wouldn't be so bad, it will take "only" 4 years. looool I don't know why but I have the feeling in 2026 we will still be there discuting about this manga ! XDDelete
Now with the Saena arc, we may be expecting for a Misonoi's arc, I think there will be a USA's arc with Ren revealing his true identity and visiting his family (the final one maybe)but before, we may hope for one with a Romance act between each other... and with all those a lot of surprises about the Kyoko progressing in her job, without forget little stories with Sho, Kanae, the president... Yeah, I bet, 2026 we will be here waiting for the end ! loooool
Hehe, is that so, Gildaen. I think it is a bit risky though..progress is already very slow but to regress... It can really test a reader's patience =PDelete
True..there are a lot of things that have to tackled with so I doubt that the mangaka would go with Kyouko regressing like have problems with men again after all the years for us/chapters that had passed for her character to already be at this point.
I think it can reach that time, 2026..without resorting to that. =P
thanks for the awsome summaryDelete
could u please give the summary of the next chapter
thanks again
Thanks for reading, Unknown. ^-^Delete
Unfortunately, my summary is depended on the Chinese scanlation which is currently delayed due to some arrests regarding raw providers.
Otsukaresama deshita Kat-sama! I've read only the last part and your comment, thoughXPReplyDelete
Really it was such a pleasure seeing Ren in this attire (I'm not sure of it's name. It's more like of what an archer would wear.. For me at least), but he looks sooo kakkoiiiiiiXD
Thumbs up for Henrik Ibsen's quote. He's one of my favorite dramatists beside Shakespeare & Bernard ShawX)Replies
Hehe, is that so, Lolli.Delete
Yup ^^
its chiori amamiya in the end i guessDelete
You think so, Khushi...Delete
Well, I was indeed thinking if it is Kanae or Chiori..so I looked at the pictures on the net...Kanae's hair usually points towards the face so I would presume that it is her. Anyway, we'll know for sure in the next chapter.
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 7:27 AM
Thank you very much for yet another chapter.ReplyDelete
Much enjoyable to read them like this.
But I forget now, are Moko and Ren on a project together, or is that at the office?
Does not look like the office. <_<
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 9:59 AM
thank you so much for posting this! it was really really appreciated! :DReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 11:05 AM
Thanks for updating fans with the latest chapter of SB. Can't wait for the next chapter. :)ReplyDelete
Finally, thanks so much kat. x)ReplyDelete
To think kyouka would tell ren she is going to meet her mother,.hmm..i thougt she didnt tell about her mother to him before.
Kyouko reaction is hilarious, saena too. Hehehe
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 2:35 PM
It's weird to me that Saena has more tolerance of a man that lied to her, stole from her and disappeared, regardless of her own stupidity in allowing it to happen, and yet...can say such cruel things to her baby girl who is completely innocent of stealing or lying to Saena. It's like she took the hatred and blame and placed it on an innocent child who had no control over who or what her parents did before she was born. Do I feel for Saena? Kind of...except this chapter proved that she wasn't completely innocent. She could have avoided stolen data had she not taken the disks home again to test him. Also, he hinted and she didn't catch it. She also ignored protocol to leave confidential stuff at work. So her blaming herself is...sorry...understandable (we all make mistakes and must move on, right?). But the other person to blame is Misoni. Not innocent Kyouko. I am impressed Kyouko can forgive such hateful, resentful comments from a woman who can't see straight enough to place blame on the correct person.ReplyDelete
Thank you for your hard work, Kat!
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 4:32 PM
oh thank u soooooooo much KAT!I have been waiting for this..a perfect year ending treat ...happy holidays!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 5:26 PM
Yay! Thank you, Kat, for the summary. I kinda understand how Saena feels. If you're pretty level-headed, what you'd do first is to look at your own short-comings. "I should've seen the signs.", is what I would exclaim to myself. I'm lovin' the story more and more. I wonder if we'll see Misonoi again. That would be cool, don't you think? Maybe he's a changed man. What if he was just also pressured to do that spying thing.ReplyDelete
Happy New Year, minna! Skip Beat for the win! xoxoReplies
Thanks for reading ^-^Delete
True..and that is the usual 'aftermath' of 'what could have been'.
We might see him again. I would assume that he is a changed man. It is possible that he is too ashamed of what he did that he never 'appeared' in her life again. Of course, he didn't know that he left her pregnant. He seems to be pressured..or rather, fallen in love/had feelings for her but he still has a job to do.
Happy New year, too ^-^
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 7:37 PM
Thanks for the summary! I feel that the reason she was so cruel to Kyouko is exactly because of how she was with Misonoi. I mean, her feelings were to blame for her performance at work. So I can imagine she doesn't want to be emotionally involved with anyone ever again to prevent something like that from happening. She probably feels that this child (a) reminds her of her own failure and (b) has the potential of making her mess up on a future case again.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 7:46 PM
xex, Misonoi is Toudou for real :DReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 30, 2015 at 12:06 AM
For me, Kyouko is the real victim here. She suffered because of her parents'actions. Being treated like that as a child (although in Sanae's defense, it must really been hard to express her feelings), being declared nonexistent, and left with no one to accept her love, she became obsessed with Sho who turned out to be a betrayer like her father, and as she finds love again, she finds out the truth about her mother's past. I wonder who Misonoi really is, and how would things play out for him and Kyouko to meet? Although the story is once again drifting from the romance between Ren and Kyouko, I expected no less from the author of Tokyo Crazy Paradise (which i read first, and is also a great shoujo manga ♥)ReplyDelete
I hope her dad is still alive so she can punch him. I don't want a Tokyo crazy paradise situation. Btw, when is the next chapter scheduled?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 30, 2015 at 6:08 AM
This makes me kinda sad because I was shipping Saena with her coworker Toudou. Freakin Misonoi -.- I hope they still get together in the present though. Maybe that could make Kyoko believe in love again... If not I still ship them.ReplyDelete
Anyways, thanks for the summaries Kat. Everyone is busy with holidays so we understand.
- AnonymousDecember 30, 2015 at 2:44 PM
Thank you for this, Kat!ReplyDelete
I have to agree with my fellow SB follower who'd commented on this having an adverse affect on Kyouko and Ren's relationship, but we shall see. Perhaps the true test of her character's outlook on love will be how she reacts to the fact that Ren and Kuon are one in the same. So, excited!
I hope you have a blessed time of family fellowship!
best regards!
Thanks for the summary,Kat!ReplyDelete
I feel that Saena saw the old her in Kyoko so that is part of the reason she treated her that way. However, it is unforgivable if based on a reason like that she turned from her own daughter. As for "Misonoi" I wonder if Nakamura-sensei is planning for him to show up. That would be a difficult situation to be in, knowing Kyoko she blames her father unlike her mom who was cursing herself. Maybe this is another step for Kyoko to move on from her hatred for Sho. Her nonreaction from his kiss from the previous chapter showed signs of that but I wonder how she'd react when she sees him again. Sho just might see her again just to be sure without trying to be suspicious.
As for Ren, he and Moko might have a "truce" to support Kyoko through the wounds of her heart. I want her to be offered a role that is similar to what is happening now. At least the emotions and theme of the story.I'm excited to see a new role.Replies
Thanks for reading, Brittany ^-^Delete
True. I think he'll show up later on. I also think that it might possibly help Kyouko in moving on from her hatred from Shou.
I think so, too ^^ Hopefully..though do you mean a character like Saena? ^^
Kind of. More like the mother's hatred of a child. That type of thing.Delete
Hm..probably in the far future? Unless, Kyouko is going to portray a very young mother.Delete
❥ Thank you so much for the great summary Kat! I wish you and your family a blessed, fun and wonderful new year!ReplyDelete
This is interesting! Just my silly theory. Talking about evidence (eg. fingerprints and hair), wouldn't the answer to find Misonoi be in front of Saena and Fujimichi?
Being Misonoi's child, Kyoko's DNA may help trace or narrow down the search. If news about tracing birth parents with DNA is true, hopefully it's possible in Skip Beat's world. :P Poor Kyoko, her new hairstyle, smiles, consideration and cooking skills do resemble Misonoi to Saena. Can't imagine what will happen! Exciting!
Don't stress yourself out!
Have a fun 2016, Kat! ❤ Cheers!Replies
Thanks for reading, Cossette ^-^ Thank you and same to you ^^Delete
Hm..but they will still need Misonoi's DNA to compare it with, right? What are the chances that he had his DNA in police files or any other public accessible files? I don't think Kyouko is inclined to broadcast into tv about her missing father.
Thank you ^-^
thank you for your summary Kat,ReplyDelete
It's interesting on how before, when we only had the image of Saena from Kyoko's pov, I can only think of her as a cruel and cold hearted mother. But now that we got a glimpse of her past, the image of Saena to me has changed. It seems that she's simply an awkward and often misunderstood person (due to her strict facial expression). As to how she treated Kyoko, I remember that in one of the chapter, when Kyoko asked her whether the reason Saena hated Kyoko was because she thinks that Kyoko is a cursed child, Saena said something like the one that is cursed is Saena and not Kyoko. So maybe, her refusal to touch or being touched by Kyoko is because she's scared that she will hurt Kyoko?
Also, now that we got a little bit of background behind why they lived with Shou's parents, I think the reason why Saena said that she don't have a child is because she thinks that Shou's parents are more of Kyoko's parents than herself, and considering that she did left Kyoko's care to Shou's parents, she probably thinks that she has no right to claim Kyoko as her child?
As for Misonoi, I wonder if the next Arc would be about him? And I really wonder who he is.Replies
Thanks for reading, Anna ^-^Delete
Possible but it is strange that she acts that way towards Kyouko yet have a somewhat unexpected reaction towards Misonoi even if he did that to her. Maybe it will be clearer later on.
Maybe..but she also mentioned that she doesn't want to have anything to do with her, iirc, doesn't want to touch Kyouko. If it was like that, why still let Kyouko know that she is the mother? It puzzles me.
Maybe..but hopefully just a bit, and more on progress for Kyouko + Ren or her career ^^
It might be her guilty conscious? It seems that she really feels guilty towards Ken for destroying his career due to her "foolishness" so maybe like Ren, she thought that she don't deserve to be happy? Because I can't believe for someone who is so forgiving towards Misonoi would put the blame and hatred towards the child.Delete
It might also because of Ken? It might be that if it was left to Saena, she would have left Kyoko completely to Shou's parents since her birth, but somehow I think Ken convinced her to stay and let Kyoko knows that she's the mother. And because Saena feels that she owes Ken so much, she's willing to do anything that Ken asked from her (like showing up in the tv show as his replacement)
Oh yes, I would love to see more Kyouko & Ren's scene. The last part showing Ren & Yashiro's expression was very funny.
- AnonymousDecember 31, 2015 at 4:28 PM
For the reason why she denied having a child/Kyouko's existence, perhaps she just dont want Misonoi to know that she got pregnant.Delete
Maybe, Anna.Delete
I see..perhaps, it is that..she tried but couldn't act like a proper mother to Kyouko.
Yup ^^
- AnonymousDecember 31, 2015 at 1:26 PM
Thanks for the summary Kat!ReplyDelete
Hmm... it seems to me that Saena may have distanced herself from Kyoko as a protective measure from Misonoi. I mean you wouldn't want an undercover spy who used you to find out that you had their child. Makes sense that Saena would put Kyoko with another family and then pretty much disown her so she would have no connection to her whatsoever. Then again I could be wrong, but I hope not!
P.S. Kyoko seems to have inherited not only the smile and hair from Misonoi, but his "acting" as well ^.^
Have a happy 2016!Replies
Thanks for reading ^-^Delete
Hm..perhaps but why? Especially since she just hinted that she doesn't have any ill feelings towards Misonoi. Is it bad to have his child? They did try to find him..but of course, it might not be the same when she already know that she's pregnant.
Yup, and also the cooking skills ^^
Happy 2016, too ^-^
- AnonymousJanuary 2, 2016 at 4:03 AM
Even though Saena doesn't have any ill feelings towards Misonoi himself- his connections with his job and what he does isn't something a child should be brought into. The possible complications and links it would bring back to her and Kyoko could be life risking. We don't know much of anything of who Misonoi is and who he is working for and the fact that they can't find any information may speak for how powerful that network is. Lots of unknowns.Delete
Oh! Yeah he did cook well haha and thus another trait.
Currently, I don't think it will be overly complicated because the plot might go off tangent. It would be about spies and other underground stuff and that isn't the focus of this series.Delete
True, and to make it less complicated, we can just say that Misonoi is really good at his work/meticulous enough not to leave a single trace. I would even assume that he is an 'actor' who can easily blend in and do his job. He is so good at it that even if he passed by Saena again, she wouldn't know...somewhat like what Lory does.
thanks for the summary. ok so crocodile face lawyer is not only kind but also really forgiving person. just hope he doesn't say(or propose) anything about sho and koyouko relationship. since both mother and daughter received lots of kindness from him , i doubt they will be able to refuse . and its been bugging me for a while , y in the world Fujimichi was not invited for the case. just because he is bit weird he was left out of a important case like this . and i really admire how Saena hate herself but not the guy.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for reading, Iffat ^-^Delete
Yup. I'm not to think that he wouldn't. Shou's parents are already very embarrassed over what happened so I don't think Ken would force it.
Well, Ken doesn't like him..it seems...because of his weirdness. Iirc, Saena is also in disbelief that is the reason for it.
True..in a way, she is taking responsibility for it.
Thanks KAT for the summary , and I hope you had fun with your family , and happy new year ( I know I'm a little late ) , and as for the chapter , I have a mixed feeling about misonoi , I don't know how should I say it , it is like I like him , but I hate him for what he did , it is really complicated , and for saena , he hinted for her two times and she still did not understand , at least if she want to test him , use a faked one , not the real one , and I feel that misonoi really loved her , so maybe he did that because someone maybe have threaten him after they noticed that he loved saena , and if he do not do what they said to him , maybe they are going to do something for saena , anyway it is only a theory so I do not know , I hope we find about that soon , and I hope for misonoi to appear again and to know more about him , like his real , and what his reaction will be if he found out that he has a daughter and she is already 17 years old , and for as for ren I liked his expression , and also yashiro expression , and I'm wondering about what take kanae to where is ren and yashiro ? and i want to see more scenes for ren because I really missed him a lot and this is not enough to satisfy me and thanks again .ReplyDelete
Thanks for reading, reemy ^-^Delete
Thank you and happy new year to you, too ^^
True..she should have used a fake one.
Possible or perhaps, he owes the group a huge amount of money due to some debt/family problems.
True..how would they react when they see each other again and is there some 'aftermath' after it. Meaning like this meeting with her mother, currently, I cannot imagine Kyouko and her mother being all close and everything all of a sudden after the talk.
Maybe she has work there...LOVE Me related?
Hopefully, there will be more of him soon.
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2016 at 2:24 PM
Much appreciate your work, Kat . Very refreshing this month, even though I read the Spanish version at Christmas. Before your commentary, and a lot of your readers' reactions, there was a bit too much optimism floating around (in English) for my taste.ReplyDelete
I don't want a bad outcome for Kyoko at the end of this arc just so she can represent poorly-parented kids better, but I value the message that "Skip Beat" has given so far, a strong message that 'family of creation'/support network is far more important than 'family of origin' (like Sho, who's basically Kyoko's foster-brother), at least for the unlucky people who don't get both types of family as a package deal. Too often, it's taken for granted that the package deal is universal from the start, or alternatively, that the fragments can always be patched back together into that form, and better late than never. (Not the case with Sho!)
I don't think Saena, much less Misonoi, could be lifted to 'family of creation' status quickly in a realistic way, and…well, I suppose things could move some distance in that direction realistically at a slow pace, but I don't think Ms Nakamura can afford to focus on the guest stars of Kyoko's origin story for too long when readers are clamoring for a return to the main cast (or maybe just to Ren ;)).
The most I'd hope for is a tentative agreement, a work-in-progress, not a rapprochement. And I'm still expecting the 'family of creation' to get the star turn, as in rush to the rescue. Saena does seem to be about to deliver the sucker-punch part of her story.
It's an awful idea, but I'm wondering whether Saena completely missed the early signs of her pregnancy with Kyoko and only found out late, when an abortion would no longer be legal. I don't know at what stage that would be in Japan.
I mean, Saena did say literally that 'she never tried to become Kyoko's mother', and we've seen that goes all way back to Kyoko's unplanned conception.
About Misonoi… Saena may be making a mistake about his 'good intentions'. I wouldn't be too sure he didn't extract all the data that first night and delay handing it over to his boss so he could hang on to Saena a bit longer. Points to Misonoi for giving clues, but I wouldn't automatically give him credit for giving them in time. He could also have saved the situation by faking not being able to extract the data in the end. He didn't.
About the DNA... I was reading a pop science forensics textbook and apparently in most countries it's illegal to use family members' DNA to identify suspects except in cases of serious crime (violent crime). English police had to get clearance to search their databases for 50% DNA matches with criminals on file. It might be too risky to run that sort of search 'off the books'.
A jolly good time to Kat and all over the silly season.
Thanks for reading, Zozo ^-^Delete
I agree..and it usually happens. When there is no Ren around for an arc, a lot of readers are clamoring to see him again. So, it won't be good to delay the appearance for too long. One already need a lot of patience to read this series ^^
What do you mean by 'get the star turn, as in rush to the rescue'? Get back to the story?
Yup, hopefully it is good ^^
That's possible..I didn't think of that. After googling, I found this:
The Maternal Protection Act in Japan allows abortion for patients if the fetus is 21 weeks & 6 days or younger. If a fetus is 22 weeks or older, due to higher risks to the mother during surgery and ethical issues, abortion is not an option and must be carried to term. The procedure should be performed by doctors certified by this law at a designated facility.
True. If he didn't extract all the data, that would mean he isn't a competent computer hacker. Maybe he hesitated twice or couldn't break into it twice? Then, there is his mixed feelings so he is giving a hint to Saena. But in the end, he just put in duplicate/fake diskettes and just get the diskettes 'unlocked' by someone else =P I think that call was the trigger. He must owe the 'boss' big time or something that in the end, that is what he chose to do.
I see. And, in this case, I don't think Misonoi has a police record.
Thank you ^^
- AnonymousJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:03 AM
Oh… I mean, when I say 'rush to the rescue', that I think Kyoko will get hurt by what Saena says, just as Saena predicted, and Kyoko will need support from a loved one.ReplyDelete
(That reminds me, after seeing Kanae/"Moko" at the end of the chapter, I remembered that I've been wondering for a while whether the family resemblance she noticed between Kyoko and Saena is going to be an issue. I think it might be something that makes Saena see how stupid it was to blindside Kyoko by claiming to be childless on television. The resemblance works against Saena's 'childless' cover story, and so did shocking Kyoko so that she cried in a public place and confronted her mother in a parking lot.)
Ah… Kudos for finding that info about abortion law in Japan. It's a little earlier than I expected, 22 weeks. So it's a little more likely to be still early enough to misread the signs.
Certainly, things aren't clear-cut with Misonoi. It's very probable that he's a 'foot soldier', not in control of the operation, nor getting a direct benefit. Very different from Sho, who clearly financially abused Kyoko. It was easier for Kyoko to make a clean break in that situation.
I don't really know what to think about Misonoi's hints, but I'm cynical enough that they reminded me a little of gaslighting at first. I thought that was a bit extreme and looked for other possibilities.
I really didn't summarize the DNA info very well. To get permission to search for family DNA, it's the relative whose DNA needs to be on file, as part of a criminal record (Kyoko doesn't have one). Then you need the unidentified suspect's DNA from a crime scene. But it needs to be a violent crime (Misonoi isn't suspected of one).
Of course, you can do whatever searches you like off the books, but if extracting DNA from nonviolent crime scenes to crack cold cases is lower priority, there won't be many 'suspect' samples to match with Kyoko's DNA.
Oh I see. Zozo. I think that whether or not Saena said something that will hurt her, after this, Ren or/and Kanae probably with Yashiro will be there for her since Ren knows that she went to see her mother. ^^Delete
That might be the consequence but I don't think that Saena said that directly towards Kyouko but to escape the predicament of 'being/appearing cold' towards a distressed mother asking for her help. Of course, she will most probably say that in private.
You're welcome ^^
Another interesting point..hehe, first time I heard about it though, 'gaslighting'. ^^; Perhaps, in a different type of series ^^
No problem..I think got your point. ^^ It reminds me of a case here of a terrorist. They need to prove if he is really dead since they don't have his DNA. So, they got the brother's [also a terrorist] to kind of match it with the terrorist. Is it like that?
Also, we don't know if it is Misonoi's 'first crime'. Fujimichi/Toudou has police connections. Won't a facial sketch help? Still, it is a crime that makes one 'lose face' so it is most probable that it is not reported to the police even if he had committed a lot of that kind of crime.
- AnonymousJanuary 5, 2016 at 5:41 AM
Well, a group hug kind of thing for Kyoko after this would be nice! I was only really counting on Kanae being there for Kyoko, though, because I thought Ren has to go back to the Tragic Marker shoot overseas very soon? (I'm not sure at all. Losing my sense of timescale after all the flashbacks.)ReplyDelete
Hmm… I very much agree that Saena was cornered on the tv program, and I'm aware that lawyers have a delicate balance to maintain between showing sensitivity on a personal level and giving professional advice all in a short time. But the program was pre-recorded. Saena totally didn't have to blindside Kyoko; she didn't have to let the program go to air without even calling Kyoko's agency to give advance warning.
I got the impression that part was a direct personal attack on Kyoko, the not warning her or her workmates bit. The insensitivity seems deliberate, but I want the stupidity of giving no warning pointed out to Saena, because it was aggravating to watch her criticize Kyoko for acting stupid when Saena's done something stupider more recently. And for another reality check, Saena will actually need Kyoko's acting ability, the one she showed complete disapproval of, if she's expecting Kyoko to successfully lie for her in order to support Saena's claim that they aren't closely related – despite their resemblance.
Say… I never thought of it this way before but actually, I think Ruriko tried something very like gaslighting on Kyoko. Using vague language to give false impressions of being weak and UV-sensitive, when she was just lazy, unfit and vain, then blaming Kyoko for 'overdoing it' and injuring herself while protecting her. Plus the fact that Ruriko aimed to permanently demoralize Kyoko. It's really disturbing.
I'd more expect comic gaslighting in a series like "Skip Beat", similar to the episode in "Amélie" where she drives the nasty grocer into a nervous breakdown. I can totally imagine Kyoko's psychotic facial expressions doing something like that. ;)
Yes, only one person in the family needs to be a known criminal and in the DNA database in order to get a match with a sample from a suspect left at the scene.
But normally that wouldn't be the end of it. If the suspect can be traced, or is buried in a known grave, you can get another DNA sample from the suspect and check whether it's a 100% match with the DNA left at the crime scene. That happened with the breakthrough cases in the book I read, but it doesn't sound like it's possible with the dead terrorist case you mentioned.
Hmm… That would be a nice twist, if Misonoi is exposed by something as simple as a police sketch. But it would surprise me, because he didn't have any hesitation showing his face. He even did attention-catching things like giving Saena a fright by kissing her in front of a restaurant. Whereas he eliminated hair and fingerprints.
But then, criminals have been careful about leaving fingerprints for generations, and about leaving traces of DNA since the mid-1980s, when the sensitive polymerase technique was developed, according to the book. Kyoko's birth seems to be in the 1990s (mid-to-late?). Misonoi would have had to start young to leave traces back in the era when crims were sloppy about shedding. Or, more innocently, commit more of a youthful indiscretion like hacking his school's computer system. The trouble with hacking, though, is that the "crime scene" would have been recycled by now.
Probably soon, Zoro..a week or a few days..but currently, I think he was in Japan for two days [day 1: comfort Kyouko over the broadcast day 2: Kyouko met with mom] so I don't think he'll leave that soon.Delete
I think it is a live show. Kyouko only saw the recorded version, if I'm not mistaken. <- probably having a digital box wherein one can watch shows later on? I'm not sure if Saena can/will do that without revealing her relation with Kyouko. Unless, she has Lory's direct line. Also, if they did get an advance warning, they would have to tell Kyouko about it, right? Say, don't watch this program because your mother said something nasty. Won't that make Kyouko wonder what it is? And, Shou was there that night..won't Kyouko wonder why he is really there even if he say some lame reason?
True. In a way, I don't think the public will make the connection. Correct me if I'm wrong but Kyouko's screen name doesn't include a surname, right? Only those who know her and her surname are most likely the ones who'll realize it.
Hm..true. ^^ Ya..her demons unleashed..though to whom will she do that? If it ever happens, I think it will be just for a role/get in character since I don't think Kyouko will deliberately do such a thing being a good girl.
Good point..so either start young or someone gave him tips to go about it. Including spying, computer hacking and acting or all of the above.
Hm..what does 'crime scene would have been recycled by now'? Hm..tampered with?
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 3:21 PM
I see, Kat. Okay, right, so pretty soon :).ReplyDelete
I just assumed that the program – "Kiro-notto"? – was the pre-recorded one Toudou asked Saena about. She had already been filmed for a segment on a show and Toudou asked her when the program would be broadcast. And then she expressed distaste for that kind of work (in the eye of the media). That echoed for me later, because I found distasteful the emotive, "feel my pain" behavior of the mother losing the custody case, especially when she tried to shoot the messenger. It's not Saena's fault the lady doesn't seem to have a strong case.
True, it might have been a little complicated for Saena to get a message through to LME without revealing her identity. But she's smart enough to find a way and it would still be the less risky option.
It's true that people at LME would have still been in an awkward position if they had advance notice of the content of the program. But there were things they could have done to delay the inevitable and/or cushion the impact. Like how Kanae temporarily hid Sho's chart-topping string of singles from Kyoko by inviting her to ice-cream. I'm sure Kyoko would be thrilled to sleep over at Kanae's again. Or they could assign a temporary manager, the way Kyoko has been assigned to Ren multiple times.
Instead, the support team wasn't quite ready, and unsupportive Sho got there first.
Presumably it wasn't written that way mainly for dramatic effect. It also makes some sort of psychological sense for Saena not to warn Kyoko and Co. Maybe she doesn't want to look protective? But it's still unprofessional of Saena. Jeepers, when you need assistance in pulling off a cover-up, keep your co-conspirators informed!
You're right, Kyoko has no stage surname, but it's not really the viewing public spotting the 'Mogami looks' I'm worried about. It's entertainment reporters. They could have contacts at Kyoko's school, where her real surname is known. Or do some digging in Kyoto.
This would be a juicy little scoop. Saena made the story extra interesting by lying when she's a lawyer.
Looks like there's a pretty good chance that Kyoko will have to do a convincing denial of the relationship to protect Saena's reputation. Or maybe I just want that to happen, so Saena has to be grateful to Kyoko, heh heh.
Hmm... Yes, there'd have to be someone pretty extreme and sneaky around to set off Kyoko's dark side that badly. But it would more fun to watch than when she stalked Sawara. He didn't exactly deserve it.
Oh…By 'recycled', I just mean the 'crime scene' for hacking is computers and old computers get recycled. Except a few that go into museums. So, probably best to look for people who know Misonoi's face, like you suggested. Likely to be the only trace of him.
Ah..I see. Forgot about that, Zozo ^^;; I had assumed that it was some other program not shown.Delete
Hm..good point. Well, plotwise, if that happened, things would be different = no crying and finally going to talk with mom. In real life, that is the ideal scenario but given that this is Saena, whether she said that deliberately or not to Kyouko, I really doubt that she'll give a warning to Kyouko. ^^; Well, if it was deliberate..she definitely won't warn =P
Ah, okay..the reporters. If this is a 'more realistic' story, it would be extra interesting but I didn't think towards that because iirc, the mangaka mentioned that she doesn't want to involve reporters/paparazzi in the story since it will make things complicated so after the Boots reporter before..there was no such thing anymore..or rather, it doesn't play a huge role.
That would be nice. ^^ For this kind of situation, I'm actually not quite sure on how it will be with them afterwards. Usually, in the most stories I read, the mother tends to be repentant/felt guilty over what one has done to one's kid then after some hesitation, there is bonding and forgiveness. Here, Saena isn't like that. I get the even after the talk, things will still be like that with them..in a way wherein they live each others' lives but Kyouko will definitely have closure regarding it.
Lol..true..but it was funny ^^ It does have a 'nice lesson' to it to regarding perseverance ^^
Ah, okay. True. Hm..speaking of that, if Kyouko were to pass by him, she wouldn't know it is him, right? Since she doesn't know what he look like unless Saena has a picture or described him-something.
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Thank you so much for the summary. Though English Scans of this chapter are uploaded fast but I loved to read the summary here. And I really thank you for effort you put in writing them for us even though you are busy or enjoying.
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- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM
Hmm… I think deliberate. Saena does tend towards overkill with her 'punishments' for Kyoko. Maybe that's what not warning Kyoko about the 'childless' cover story was. Hard to tell until we get more a bit more info on how pre-Kyoko Saena turned into that volatile, invalidating mom from hell.ReplyDelete
Ah… I had forgotten the media/publicity isn't supposed to play a big role. But maybe only the threat of publicity would be enough to give characters a jolt? No need for it to become reality.
Maybe is it that for the family to be patched back together, the parent who has misbehaved must be able to say to the kid "you deserved better, and I'll treat you right in future"? Even if Saena reaches the headspace to appreciate Kyoko, she never developed the parenting skills to treat Kyoko the way she should.
It's so ambiguous, though, because telling Kyoko the awful truth can be seen as justice, plain and simple, or as Saena stepping down from her distant, critical position, which would be progress in relating.
I mostly read non-fiction about this, and… put it this way, if Saena went on being a big quitter when it comes to caring about Kyoko, that would be the usual thing in the real world. Kyoko could still have closure for this arc, I guess, just by getting a little respect, not affection. Maybe not 'case closed', though – at least for Lory ;)
Heh, yeah, horror-nightmarish funny. It's also funny that this lesson/moral of "try, try again" includes dangerous driving by a teenager on a bike, among other illegal activities, and yet children are later warned onscreen not to make meals in the car…
Mm… True, Kyoko wouldn't recognize her father. Especially if he's unrecognizable with a different hairstyle (inc facial hair, in his case) like Kyoko is. He'd be a bit old for a goatee now.
True, Zozo..currently, from the flashback and how she viewed Misonoi, it doesn't seem like she would become that kind of mother.Delete
Hm..true. Perhaps, it is like that.
I think it is also the progress in relating...or something like she owes it to Kyouko after treating her badly before.
I also lean towards that. Perhaps, understanding her mother more but I cannot imagine Saena suddenly becoming affectionate towards her after the conversation. Perhaps, it will help Kyouko move on rather than tearing up/cry whenever she recalls some bitter past about her mother.
True. ^^
Yup..so far, the only mysterious character who was mentioned but not introduced is Mr. D so I wonder if it is him. He's my suspect =P
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 1:05 PM
I'll pause here to thank you for exchanging views with me, Kat =). Very illuminating, without being depressing like non-fiction. (Hard to watch fictional characters suffer as well, but in that case it's a necessary evil, to make the story dramatic.)ReplyDelete
Mm… I very much agree with all your points except the last. And only problem with the last point is that I'm not skilled with mysteries myself (I'm the super-lazy kind that skips ahead and reads the ending ^^;), so I would hesitate to hazard a guess on the true identity of Kyoko's father. Also, I'm a bit worried about Kyoko's reaction, after she blurted out that curse. Very disturbing, multigenerational curses.
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Ah, heh. Not guilty. Fans in the Zozo family, you seeReplyDelete
I have to thank you for posting such awesome summaries! I read all of your Akatsuki no Yona summaries too!ReplyDelete
Anyway I dont care how much Seana reminises about the past.. the ultimate thing is that because of her Kyouko lead a horrible childhood.. No parent should behave as she did..
- AnonymousJanuary 19, 2016 at 5:17 PM
What if Misonoi is Mr D? I mean nakamura sense I never just mentions a character for no reason, and chiori Only mentioned his name when she thought Kyoko resembled a magical fairy he was looking for. This would also explain why kyokos so good at acting.ReplyDelete


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Trump's inauguration will include his speech to the nation, which may provide an update on his policy plans for the world's biggest economy. The greenback has been buoyed by a speech from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen yesterday which included a comment that several interest rate hikes may be needed this year with stronger US data such as jobless claims, housing starts and the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey. By contrast, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said easy monetary policy would stay in place until there were signs of a pickup in inflation in the regional economic bloc.
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Monday, December 12, 2016
Nice small trail. Very windy and quiet. Good to do a bit of research on history of Singapore
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Easy trail. Some steep slopes which may be a challenge for couch potatoes who are beginning to be more active. Nice historical information. Great ending by the sea.


text: Developing fine motor skills can be done using so many creative ways. All little kids love to paint, so I like using this opportunity to develop these skills. Today Master 3 was very keen to paint so I gave him some paint and these small kebab sticks to paint with. It was really challenging for him to manoeuvre the stick in the paint and then work out how to get it from the stick to the paper. He used a variety of methods which you could encourage with your child; rolling, dabbing, flicking, scraping.


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What a question, and as deep as the answer could be, I just want to scratch the surface in the literal sense. You see what we bring to the table, has the biggest impact on everything in our lives, our energy, health and in turn happiness.
When we eat foods grown naturally..organically, we nourish the mind body and soul, and doing so we know that every mouthful contributes positivity to not only our bodies, but those whom we share a meal with. It also nourishes the earth, in every sense, encouraging biodiversity, growth and ultimately life.
It is so rewarding to know where your food has come from and how it is created, it's this connection that breeds respect for the food that we consume and in turn the farmers that grow it.
Then to use these amazing foods together to create a meal...is the best expression of life, to take the bounty and use it to create energy in our bodies this is bliss.
This week, for us its all about what we are bringing to the table, and we want to share our commitment to you. We always strive to bring the freshest organic produce to your table, to empower you with the tools to make you and your family healthier, happier to live the best life, and finally to be part of the change for the better, to be able to share our passion for real food. Its our lives, we are so passionate about organic farming, we think it tastes better and is better.
So what are you bringing to the table? How can you nourish yourselves better?
Let us help you...jump onto our website for more information.
Orders to the northern Suburbs, ie orders delivered on Tuesday's, will need to be made before 5pm Sunday's.
This week's menu will be live on Wednesday, stay tuned for more information....
I don't know that the true taste of nuts can be experienced until they are eaten fresh from their shell. Cracked and eaten, as nature created, the oils are healthy and safe, the flavour sweet. Fresh nuts have limited seasons and this is the season for fresh walnuts. As well as being delicious, there is also something quite gratifying of cracking the shell and eating the treasure. Try them for yourself.
This cooler weather makes for great parsnips, producing a sweeter nutty root. A versatile vegetable that is equally delicious raw as it cooked, these are being harvested this week for your orders.
Celery is back, and just in time for your juices and soups. Make sure that you use all of the celery, the tops can be added to stews and soups, as well as juices and smoothies. This is coming in from Queensland, as the Melbourne crops have finished for the time being.
Tomatoes are making a comeback, albeit at a price, they are very limited at the moment and stock is selling out fast, so be sure to get your orders in quickly.
The star performer this week, by far is the fancy lettuce, it is divine. Makes for a beautiful salad.....
Tumeric is back, this is one of nature's most powerful healers, juice it dry it, just get it in.
To be always intending to live a new life, but never find time to set about it -- this is as if a man should put off eating and drinking from one day to another till he be starved and destroyed.".'"
Sir Walter Scott
We thank you for your support as always, we are very grateful that you are making your body healthier, your kids stronger and the world a better place to be.
Thanks you are awesome, look forward to serving you, have a healthy week
Angela Gioffre


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U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
About LEAD
Why do we need the LEAD Initiative?
Federal Disability Laws enforced by the EEOC
Have a Question?
Contact us by email at Lead.Initiative@
Since the Commission meeting on the employment of individuals with targeted disabilities held last summer, Acting Vice-Chair Griffin and her staff have been very busy working to forward the overarching goal of the LEAD Initiative: to significantly increase the population of individuals with targeted disabilities employed by the federal government. Below is a brief overview of just a few of the many activities the Acting Vice-Chair and her staff have been engaged in.
February 2009
February 12, 2009 - Is your federal agency a model agency? Are you meeting your obligations under the Rehabilitation Act to hire, advance and retain individuals with disabilities? Do you want to do a better job in this area? The EEOC and CAP are here to help! The New Orleans Federal Executive board will be hosting a free training for federal employees. Federal hiring officials, HR professionals, Disability Program Managers, and Selective Placement Coordinators - if you will be in the New Orleans area on February 12, this session is for you. For additional information, see details for the event and to RSVP, contact email@example.com.
February 11, 2009 - Is the Federal Government a good employment option for people with disabilities? What can we expect from the Obama Administration on this topic? How can I apply for a federal job? Come hear the answers to these questions and much more. The EEOC, together with the CAP program, will be hosting a discussion and training session in New Orleans, LA. EEOC Acting Vice Chair Griffin will discuss the current status of employment opportunities in the federal government. Jo Linda Johnson, also of the EEOC, will talk about a hiring authority available to federal agencies, specifically to bring on individuals with disabilities, and how one can make themselves eligible for it. Dinah Cohen, Director of the Department of Defense CAP Program will talk about her program, which provides assistive technology and computer-based accommodations to federal employees. CAP exists to support increased employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability looking for employment, or are a person who has anything to do with helping individuals with disabilities find jobs (Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Professionals, State and Local Employment Service Providers, College/University Career Counselors, College/University Disability Student Services Staff, etc.), and you will be in the New Orleans area on February 11, this free training session is for you! For more information, see details for this event or contact David Gallegos at 504-522-2337 X-141, or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
December 2008
December 10-12, 2008 – Attend the 27th Annual Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities Conference to find the latest information on personnel policies and practices, developments in technology, legal updates, and resources that will help your agency achieve its goals. Through workshops, keynote speakers and a general session you will hear from key officials and experts knowledgeable in disability employment issues in the federal sector. Perspectives also offers a unique opportunity to learn from and network with your federal colleagues from across the nation in an informal and comfortable setting. Federal HR and EEO specialists, hiring managers, and others who manage employment matters concerning persons with disabilities should attend the Perspectives Conference! The Perspectives Conference is the source for information and insight on disability employment issues in the federal government. Commissioner Griffin and LEAD Initiative staff will be presenting at the conference. For further information and to register for the conference, please see http://www.grad.usda.gov/Conferences/Perspectives/index.php.
November 2008
November 14, 2008 – IDEAS 2008! The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS) is GSA's premier event focused on partnering industry and education with government to meet the requirements under Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The event will be held at the FDIC Seidman Training Center, 3501 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, from 8:30 am – 5:00pm. For more information, please see http://www.1105govinfoevents.com/ideas508/public/enter.aspx.
On November 13, 2008, the Maryland State Division of Rehabilitation Services will be hosting its annual training conference in Ocean City, MD. Commissioner Griffin will address this group at 9:30 am at the Princess Royale Hotel. For further information, please see http://www.dors.state.md.us/DORS/RehabResources/MRA/.
November 3, 2008 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would like to invite you to its 4th Annual Career Fair for People with Disabilities on November 3rd from 10AM to 3PM. For more information or to book an exhibit space, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
October 2008
On October 30, 2008, Commissioner Griffin will speak at the Environmental Protection Agency's National Disability Employment Awareness Month event. The event will be held from 10:00 am – 11:30 am, at 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, in the Rachel Carson Great Hall, in the Ariel Rios North building. Please contact Dominga Douglas at 202.564.4462 for further event details.
On October 22, 2008, Commissioner Griffin will speak at a US Navy National Disability Employment Awareness Month event at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. For further event details, please contact email@example.com.
On October 21, 2008, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Commissioner Griffin will be speaking at the National Defense University DEAM event. For further event details, please contact Carol Stiner at firstname.lastname@example.com. For information on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, please see http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/ndeam.htm. The theme for the 2008 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is "America's People… America's Talent… America's Strength!"
On October 17, 2008, Commissioner Griffin will be the keynote speaker at the DiverseABILITIES conference, hosted by WrightChoice, Inc. WrightChoice promotes the talents of the new generation workforce targeting minority students as well as students with disABILITIES. They also work to enhance business and industry's mission for diversity by ensuring that talented people with disABILITIES are a part of the equation. For more information, please visit http://wrightchoice.org/.
On October 7, 2008, Commissioner Griffin will speak at the West Virginia Annual State EEO Coordinators/Counselors Conference. The Commissioner will speak on 'ADA and Employment.' For more information on the State of West Virginia's Governor's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity conference, please visit http://www.wvf.state.wv.us/eeo/. For further conference details, see www.wvf.state.wv.us/eeo/Conference%20Agenda%202008.pdf.
Also on October 7, 2008, the Federal Triangle Partnership, consisting of the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, will hold its program commemorating 2008 National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year's program will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, in the Department of Commerce's Auditorium. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Kaufman, founder of DisabilityWorks, Inc., a strategy/consulting firm that helps corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions to develop strategies and initiatives that add value to those institutions and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Read more at http://docs.google.com/View?docid=d2wbgt3_595ckz7f427. Read a recent article published by Dr. Kaufman: "The Search for Talent: Why Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities Is Good for Business" http://www.consultspringboard.com/pdf/CDO_Insights_article_published.pdf.
On October 2, 2008, Commissioner Christine Griffin and the Honorable Neil Romano, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor, will both serve as keynote speakers at the Federal Disability Workforce Consortium (FDWC) quarterly meeting. The meeting will be from 1:30 – 3:30, in the Department of Labor's main auditorium. To attend the meeting, RSVP to email@example.com by September 29,2008. For more information about the FDWC and their activities, please visit www.fdwc.info.
September 2008
On September 24, 2008, Commissioner Griffin will be addressing the US Navy Exchange Service Command in Virginia Beach during their diversity day. The Commissioner will discuss the LEAD Initiative, and how the Navy has/has not improved since she spoke at this in 2007. Further information about the event will be posted as available.
On September 10, 2008, Commissioner Griffin will be speaking before the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board, during that organization's diversity Day. For more information, please visit http://www.boston.feb.gov/events.asp.
August 2008
August 25 – September 5, 2008 – Commissioner Griffin, on behalf of the State Department, will be traveling throughout Israel, to meet with Disability Rights groups and advocates in that country.
August 18 - 21, 2008 — Commissioner Griffin will speak at the 11th Anniversary Examining Conflicts in Employment Law (EXCEL) Conference. The conference, held in Chicago this year, is the premier training conference for Federal managers, supervisors and EEO practitioners. This annual conference is sponsored by the EEOC. In keeping with its history, this conference features top-level officials from the EEOC, OPM, and other federal agencies, as well as nationally known EEO professionals. For more information please visit: http://www.eeotraining.eeoc.gov/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x79919e0
On August 5, 2008, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the 23rd Annual FDR conference with Dinah Cohen of CAP. This conference seeks to address federal issues on employment as well EEO, diversity, and employment law fields. The FDR conference is well known as the premiere conference addressing federal dispute resolution and related issues! For more information, please visit: http://www.fdrconferences.org/.
July 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, EEOC and the Department of Defense's CAP Program [link to CAP home page: http://www.tricare.mil/cap/] co-hosted a half-day training event for federal employees entitled Two Percent by 2010: Attainable/Sustainable Disability Employment Goals. The event sought to explain to attendees what the current state of disability employment in the Executive Branch is, as well as what they could do to recruit, place, and retain employees with disabilities, including disabled veterans. The event was held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
June 2008
On June 26, 2008, the EEOC's Denver office hosted a LEAD Initiative-inspired "Day of College for Federal Employees." Thanks to the work of the Denver office, the Denver Federal Executive Board, and a host of other individuals and groups. Several classes were held, taught by experts from the EEOC, JAN, CAP, and others. The presentation given on LEAD can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/powerpoints.cfm.
On June 25, 2008, Commissioner Griffin's staff presented at the Interagency Committee on Disability Research's (ICDR) conference, hosted by the Interagency Subcommittee on Employment (ISE) of the ICDR. The conference concentrated on the following core themes: Business and Employment: A Global and Technology Driven Environment; Disability Workforce Experiences and Needs: Issues and Research; Health: A Competitive Disability Workforce; and Government Policies and Practices: Role and Effect. The LEAD presentation given can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/powerpoints.cfm. All other meeting materials, including the PowerPoint presentations are available at www.icdr.us/employment2008.
On June 11, 2008, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the State Department's Disability Employment Forum. The theme of the forum was: "Answering the Call to Duty: You can make a Difference in Federal Disability Policy." This forum was put together by a group of Presidential Management Fellows interested in the topic. For more information on this group, contact them at email@example.com. For information on Presidential Management Fellows, see https://www.pmf.opm.gov. Commission staff also presented a workshop at the forum. The presentation can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/powerpoints.cfm.
On June 9, 2008, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the Navy's Senior Executive Seminar. Her presentation covered the history of the LEAD initiative, and how the Navy can improve in the area of hiring and advancing individuals with targeted disabilities. The seminar was held at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Seidman Center in Arlington, VA. The presentation can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/powerpoints.cfm.
May 2008
On May 28, 2008, Commissioner Griffin presented at the FAA National People with Targeted Disabilities. The Commissioner provided a speech addressing the LEAD initiative. The conference was held at The Holiday Inn Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC. The Commissioner's remarks can be found here.
On May 21, 2008, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Leadership Summit on the LEAD initiative. DOT ranks in the bottom third of all cabinet level agencies (see http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/report/pwtd.html#SecIIC), when looking at the participation rate for individuals with targeted disabilities, and DOT leadership is seeking to right this wrong. Commissioner Griffin's presentation can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/powerpoints.cfm.
On May 1, 2008, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government (DHHIG) Employment &Technology Forum. This important was hosted by the Department of Transportation. For more information on DHHIG, please see http://dhhig.org/.
April 2008
On April 17, 2008, Commissioner Griffin served as the keynote speaker at the 2nd Annual LRP HR & EEO Workplace Conference. The theme for the conference was "Stretch the Circle Wider: Providing Real opportunities for People with Disabilities," and was held in NYC. Commissioner Griffin's remarks can be found here.
March 2008
On March 21, Commissioner Griffin participated in the Cornell University/AAPD forum on Employment in the Federal Sector for People with Disabilities. Commissioner Griffin's presentation discussed the LEAD initiative, and can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/powerpoints.cfm.
January 2008
EEOC issued a report on the plight of individuals with targeted disabilities in the federal government. The report, Improving the Participation Rate of People with Targeted Disabilities in the Federal Work Force highlights the problems that have been identified by the EEOC and other agencies, and goes on to provide useful solutions.
December 2007
On December 11, 2007, Commissioner Christine Griffin and Dinah F. B. Cohen of CAP presented at the "Scheduling a Hiring Authority Workshop" hosted by the Department of Labor. The Commissioner and Ms. Cohen challenged agencies to improve their participation rate for individuals with targeted disabilities. The presentation can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/powerpoints.cfm.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - JAN 2007-2008 Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series, featuring Commissioner Griffin and Linda Carter Batiste of JAN; 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Why isn't your agency hiring individuals with targeted disabilities?? (Especially when it is so easy!). EEOC's LEAD initiative was launched to address the alarming decline in the number of individuals with severe disabilities employed in federal agencies. Through LEAD, it has become clear that, while many agency officials want to address this problem within their agency, they are not sure how to address it. Come learn the answer to that question during this informative session. Attendees will be provided with nuts and bolts information on the special hiring authorities and opportunities available for people with disabilities that officials can put to use immediately. Further, this session will provide information on how to quickly and effectively accommodate employees with disabilities at little or no cost! For more information and to register for this webcast, please go to http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/#webcasts.
December 5-7, 2007 - Get an edge in recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified federal employees with disabilities. Attend the 26th Annual Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities Conference to find the latest information on personnel policies and practices, developments in technology, legal updates, and resources that will help your agency achieve its goals. Through workshops, keynote speakers and a general session you will hear from key officials and experts knowledgeable in disability employment issues in the federal sector. Perspectives also offers a unique opportunity to learn from and network with your federal colleagues from across the nation in an informal and comfortable setting. Federal HR and EEO specialists, hiring managers, and others who manage employment matters concerning persons with disabilities should attend the Perspectives Conference! For more information, go to https://register.grad.usda.gov/Conferences/Perspectives/.
November 2007
On November 13, 2007, Commissioner Griffin will speak to the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE) and the Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency (ECIE) about LEAD. PCIE members include the 28 Inspectors General appointed by the President; ECIE members include the 29 Inspectors General appointed by their respective agency heads. More information can be found at www.ignet.gov.
On November 15, 2007, Commissioner Griffin, together with Dinah Cohen of DOD's CAP program , will address National Image, Inc.'s, Leadership Training Conference. The event is being held in Arlington, VA. For more information on this group or event, please go to http://www.nationalimageinc.org/.
October 2007
On October 25, 2007, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the Defense Contract Management Agency in Boston, MA.
On October 23, 2007, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the National Defense University in Washington, DC.
On October 9, 2007, Commissioner Griffin spoke at the Federal Sector Disability Practitioners Forum. For more information on this forum, please see http://www.fdrconferences.org/course_details.php?ID=16.
On October 3, 2007, speaking on behalf of Commissioner Griffin, Commissioner Stuart Ishimaru addressed the US Department of Agriculture during the USDA's Disability Employment Awareness Month Opening Ceremony. The remarks included current statistics for people with targeted disabilities, as well as a discussion of disability as a component of diversity.
August 2007
On August 7, 2007, Commissioner Griffin served as the keynote speaker at the annual Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Conference. The theme of JAN's 2007 conference, held in Arlington, VA, was "Empowering Employers to Build an Inclusive Workforce." Commissioner Griffin's remarks can be found here.
Commissioner Griffin co-presented again with Dinah Cohen of CAP at EEOC's 10th Annual EXCEL Conference! The Commissioner and Ms. Cohen provided a dynamic speech on hiring and accommodating individuals with disabilities. The session was held on Tuesday, August, 14, 2007, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. For more information, please visit the EXCEL web site at http://www.eeotraining.eeoc.gov/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x7993728.
July 2007 - Commissioner Griffin co-presented, with Dinah Cohen of CAP, at the 22nd Annual Federal Dispute Resolution Conference. CAP, or the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program, provides assistive technology and services to people with disabilities, Federal managers, supervisors, IT professionals, and Wounded Services Members. The Commissioner and Ms. Cohen provided a six-hour, comprehensive workshop on hiring and accommodating individuals with disabilities. The session was tremendously well received! Learn more about CAP at http://www.tricare.mil/cap/.
Also in July of this year, Commissioner Griffin visited the EARN office. The Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network is a free service that connects employers looking for quality employees with skilled job candidates. Discover what employers across the nation have learned: hiring people with disabilities is a great business strategy! Learn more about EARN and how you can use it to further the goals of the LEAD Initiative! Visit their web site at http://www.earnworks.com/.
June 2007 - Commissioner Griffin addressed the National Disability Rights Network's (NDRN) Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO. She spoke about employment in the Federal government, and what state and local advocates could do to assist their clients in this area, including how to effectively use the Schedule A Hiring Authority.
May 2007 - Commissioner Griffin addressed the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government (DHHIG), a vital advocacy group of federal employees, at the DHHIG National Training Conference. Her address included information about the LEAD Initiative.
April 2007 - Commissioner Griffin addressed the Disability Employment Institute in West Virginia. Among audience members was the governor of West Virginia, Joe Manchin! Governor Manchin introduced Commissioner Griffin. The Commissioner impressed upon the many West Virginia business leaders the need to include individuals with disabilities among their workforce.
March 2007 - Commissioner Griffin presented the keynote address at the US Navy-s first ever joint civilian EEO and military EO conference. The theme of the conference was -Equality of Opportunity . . . Roadmap to Diversity.- Commissioner Griffin reminded the crowd of hundreds that diversity includes disability. During her address, the Commissioner acknowledged the efforts of the Navy to improve the participation rate of individuals with severe disabilities in its workforce. Specifically, Assistant Secretary William Navas issued a memo detailing the Navy-s plan to hire 400 individuals with severe disabilities during 2007. Navy is well on the way to success in this area!
February 2007 - Commissioner Griffin spoke at the Salvation Army/National Business Services Alliance (NBSA) Job-Readiness-Training Employer Needs Summit in Houston. This summit was the first of its kind in the Houston area, specifically put together to address the employment needs of displaced Hurricane Katrina survivors. In addition to encouraging the business leaders in the crowd to embrace these "New Houstonians" when looking for new workforce talent, she also weaved in her call to also remember individuals with disabilities when searching for new workers.
December 2006 - In December of last year, OPM Director Linda Springer and Commissioner Griffin served as co-keynote presenters at the 16thAnnual Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities Conference . Director Springer and Commissioner Griffin both spoke about the need for senior leaders at all federal agencies to embrace individuals with disabilities as a valuable workforce resource. Both also spoke about the need for agencies to set goals for the employment of individuals with disabilities. Notably, Director Springer endorsed Commissioner Griffin's call for all federal agencies to "get to 2% by 2010," which will mark the 20th anniversary of the ADA. Director Springer and OPM have further proven to be a great champion of the LEAD Initiative as OPM announced plans to feature a severely disabled federal employee in its next national recruitment advertisement.
Commissioner Griffin's remarks. To view the entire series of ads, go to http://www.opm.gov/Video_Library/RecruitmentShowcase/index.asp.
November 2006 - Several LEAD focus group discussions were hosted. Constituents were invited to come and discuss/share best practices, thoughts on what agencies have successful Schedule A programs, and general suggestions on addressing the problem of declining employment numbers for people with severe disabilities. Also in November 2006, Commissioner Griffin met with the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) Council during their quarterly meeting at OPM, to engage the federal HR community in the LEAD Initiative efforts.
October 2006 - Commissioner Griffin spoke at numerous Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) events about the LEAD Initiative. She addressed audiences at HHS, DOI, VA, IRS and NASA, just to name a few.
September 2006 - Through the LEAD Initiative and in conjunction with OPM, EEOC hosted a training seminar on the Schedule A hiring authority. For those of you who don't know, the Schedule A hiring authority (http://www.opm.gov/fedregis/2006/71-072606-42246-a.htm) is a terrific HR tool that agencies can use to hire people with disabilities (hiring managers take note!). More than 140 people attended this first training seminar.