Radio show

March 10, 2000

Go for it Robyn! IF it looks like you are being led into a " joke " scenario

you can turn the tables and make them look like fools.

I think it is a good opportunity to inform people and gain some notoriaty in

your city. Perhaps your friends are a bit jealous so they are taking the fun

out of it for you.

Give'em hell and let me know how it goes.

lee

Robyn wrote:

> From: Robyn <dwarfmodel@...>

>

> Hi everyone!

> My name is Robyn and I'm a 17 year-old with

> Diastrophic Dysplasia, and I've been a member of LPA

> since I was 13. I've always been very open about my

> dwarfism to strangers or people who ask questions, and

> I have a very thrilling situation that is developing

> that I'd like to share with everyone on the list-serv!

>

> I live in Milwaukee, and in the area we have a very

> popular radio show called " The Joe Show " on 103.7 Kiss

> FM, which I am a fan of. There is Joe, Van, and Ginger

> who host the show. The other day I was listening as I

> usually do in the mornings, and Joe was saying, " I was

> coming out of the airport bathroom and this short guy

> didn't wash his hands.. " Then, I heard Van say, " Oh a

> midget!? " This really bothered me, and I suddenly

> remembered that he had said that once before and I was

> very bothered by it by it as well. So I decided to

> take some action. I composed a very polite, informing

> e-mail to the show letting them know that midget is

> derogatory and offends little people and the correct

> terminology is 'dwarf' or 'little person.' I mentioned

> some other things about what its like to be a dwarf. I

> also said that the guy probably didn't wash his hands

> because he couldn't reach the faucet! (If infact he

> was a dwarf) The next day they read my email on the

> show! Unfortunately I didn't get to hear it, but my

> friend did. Then I received an email from Joe, the

> host, saying that Van was naive and didnt know any

> better, and he asked me if I wanted to be the

> " Honorary Dwarf of the Joe Show! " So I asked what does

> it consist of? And he said I would come on the show

> and they would play " Ask the Dwarf " so I could do more

> informing about dwarfism to the public. I know they

> are serious because the suggested I go on next week.

>

> At first I was thrilled with this news,and I thought

> wow this is my chance to give a big voice for the

> little people and a challenge as well to be on the

> radio w/ thousands of people listening. But my dilema

> was that one of my average-sized friends thinks that

> it might be some sort of a joke, or if I do it...would

> the public make me a laughing stock of the city? She

> also thinks I might let the fame go to my head, but I

> know in my heart that I am just excited. And she said,

> " So many people go on the radio everyday..it's not

> that big of a deal. " And I said, " how many people do

> you know from our school specially invited as an

> honorary member to be on a radio show to talk about

> what they believe in? " I want to take this challenge

> to inform people and risk being made fun of, but I am

> confident the audience will be mature and ask very

> good questions. My friend took my excitement away, and

> now I am asking the list-serv to give me some advice.

> My parents and other friends are all for me doing

> this, and so am I but the little voice of my friend is

> really bothering me. I hope to hear opinions from the

> list-serv. Please write back, thank you!

> Sincerely,

> Robyn

> ================

> District 6

> Teen Coordinator

> __________________________________________________

>

March 10, 2000

Hi Robyn,

I think it's great that you have responded to the station in this way, and

that they appear to want to make amends. I have read about other members of

LPA and their experience " converting " jerky DJs. It's seems to be a

worthwhile mission!

I certainly understand your concern, however. Here are a few things I would

recommend:

*Call someone at the radio station, the station manager perhaps, and voice

your concerns. I'm hoping you will be reassured by his/her response.

*You didn't mention it in your e-mail, but make sure they know how old you

are. You sound very mature for your age, but they should know they are

dealing with a minor.

*Have someone accompany you (a parent, etc.) to the station on at least your

first visit .

*This last one is more personal preference than anything. But if I were you,

I would ask the radio station/DJ to include at least your first name in the

promo title. I don't think there's anything wrong with using the word

" dwarf " in the title but I think the title of Honorary Dwarf or Ask a Dwarf

alone sounds a little de-humanizing (I'll probably get in trouble for saying

that). Just my personal opinion.

Thanks for your hard work! Good luck with it and let me know what happens!

Sincerely,

Cara Egan

LPA Public Relations

----------

>From: Robyn <dwarfmodel@...>

>Dwarfism List-serv <dwarfismonelist>

>Subject: Radio show

>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2000, 7:16 PM

>

> From: Robyn <dwarfmodel@...>

>

> Hi everyone!

> My name is Robyn and I'm a 17 year-old with

> Diastrophic Dysplasia, and I've been a member of LPA

> since I was 13. I've always been very open about my

> dwarfism to strangers or people who ask questions, and

> I have a very thrilling situation that is developing

> that I'd like to share with everyone on the list-serv!

>

> I live in Milwaukee, and in the area we have a very

> popular radio show called " The Joe Show " on 103.7 Kiss

> FM, which I am a fan of. There is Joe, Van, and Ginger

> who host the show. The other day I was listening as I

> usually do in the mornings, and Joe was saying, " I was

> coming out of the airport bathroom and this short guy

> didn't wash his hands.. " Then, I heard Van say, " Oh a

> midget!? " This really bothered me, and I suddenly

> remembered that he had said that once before and I was

> very bothered by it by it as well. So I decided to

> take some action. I composed a very polite, informing

> e-mail to the show letting them know that midget is

> derogatory and offends little people and the correct

> terminology is 'dwarf' or 'little person.' I mentioned

> some other things about what its like to be a dwarf. I

> also said that the guy probably didn't wash his hands

> because he couldn't reach the faucet! (If infact he

> was a dwarf) The next day they read my email on the

> show! Unfortunately I didn't get to hear it, but my

> friend did. Then I received an email from Joe, the

> host, saying that Van was naive and didnt know any

> better, and he asked me if I wanted to be the

> " Honorary Dwarf of the Joe Show! " So I asked what does

> it consist of? And he said I would come on the show

> and they would play " Ask the Dwarf " so I could do more

> informing about dwarfism to the public. I know they

> are serious because the suggested I go on next week.

>

> At first I was thrilled with this news,and I thought

> wow this is my chance to give a big voice for the

> little people and a challenge as well to be on the

> radio w/ thousands of people listening. But my dilema

> was that one of my average-sized friends thinks that

> it might be some sort of a joke, or if I do it...would

> the public make me a laughing stock of the city? She

> also thinks I might let the fame go to my head, but I

> know in my heart that I am just excited. And she said,

> " So many people go on the radio everyday..it's not

> that big of a deal. " And I said, " how many people do

> you know from our school specially invited as an

> honorary member to be on a radio show to talk about

> what they believe in? " I want to take this challenge

> to inform people and risk being made fun of, but I am

> confident the audience will be mature and ask very

> good questions. My friend took my excitement away, and

> now I am asking the list-serv to give me some advice.

> My parents and other friends are all for me doing

> this, and so am I but the little voice of my friend is

> really bothering me. I hope to hear opinions from the

> list-serv. Please write back, thank you!

> Sincerely,

> Robyn

> ================

> District 6

> Teen Coordinator

> __________________________________________________

>

March 11, 2000

Robin, this is the mom of the Hoggan Clan, here in Utah.

Our Mandy, who is almost 19 now, has not only been on the radio,

but also the television. When she was younger she was the Easter

Seals childs for a year and a half, and the State Forestry Child

for people with diabilities and/or different than the rest of the

world. She was a spokesperson for people with differences at the

state capitol for several years, and it was quite the growing

monets in our lifes.

They were all fantastic and awesome experiences!

As Mandy has said for years,

" It doesnt matter if someone is short or tall, fluffy around or

too thin, cant speak, or hear, or they are quiet or noisey, it's

what is inside their mind and heart that counts! "

Our family says to 'go for it' but do NOT let anyone put you

down! If something derogatory comes across the phone lines, or

there in the office, just kindly tell them that they are

misinformed or whatever suits your fancy. hehe

Too bad we cant have friends, Casey, , Butch, Fred, Marg,

Ruth, or some of those other fun ones with you. That would

liven up the radio show! bwhahahaha

Have fun, and go for the gold!

Warmly, The Hoggan Clan in Utah

...................................................

You're never too old for

a second childhood . . .

................................................

Radio show

> From: Robyn <dwarfmodel@...>

>

> Hi everyone!

> My name is Robyn and I'm a 17 year-old with

> Diastrophic Dysplasia, and I've been a member of LPA

> since I was 13. I've always been very open about my

> dwarfism to strangers or people who ask questions, and

> I have a very thrilling situation that is developing

> that I'd like to share with everyone on the list-serv!

>

> I live in Milwaukee, and in the area we have a very

> popular radio show called " The Joe Show " on 103.7 Kiss

> FM, which I am a fan of. There is Joe, Van, and Ginger

> who host the show. The other day I was listening as I

> usually do in the mornings, and Joe was saying, " I was

> coming out of the airport bathroom and this short guy

> didn't wash his hands.. " Then, I heard Van say, " Oh a

> midget!? " This really bothered me, and I suddenly

> remembered that he had said that once before and I was

> very bothered by it by it as well. So I decided to

> take some action. I composed a very polite, informing

> e-mail to the show letting them know that midget is

> derogatory and offends little people and the correct

> terminology is 'dwarf' or 'little person.' I mentioned

> some other things about what its like to be a dwarf. I

> also said that the guy probably didn't wash his hands

> because he couldn't reach the faucet! (If infact he

> was a dwarf) The next day they read my email on the

> show! Unfortunately I didn't get to hear it, but my

> friend did. Then I received an email from Joe, the

> host, saying that Van was naive and didnt know any

> better, and he asked me if I wanted to be the

> " Honorary Dwarf of the Joe Show! " So I asked what does

> it consist of? And he said I would come on the show

> and they would play " Ask the Dwarf " so I could do more

> informing about dwarfism to the public. I know they

> are serious because the suggested I go on next week.

>

> At first I was thrilled with this news,and I thought

> wow this is my chance to give a big voice for the

> little people and a challenge as well to be on the

> radio w/ thousands of people listening. But my dilema

> was that one of my average-sized friends thinks that

> it might be some sort of a joke, or if I do it...would

> the public make me a laughing stock of the city? She

> also thinks I might let the fame go to my head, but I

> know in my heart that I am just excited. And she said,

> " So many people go on the radio everyday..it's not

> that big of a deal. " And I said, " how many people do

> you know from our school specially invited as an

> honorary member to be on a radio show to talk about

> what they believe in? " I want to take this challenge

> to inform people and risk being made fun of, but I am

> confident the audience will be mature and ask very

> good questions. My friend took my excitement away, and

> now I am asking the list-serv to give me some advice.

> My parents and other friends are all for me doing

> this, and so am I but the little voice of my friend is

> really bothering me. I hope to hear opinions from the

> list-serv. Please write back, thank you!

> Sincerely,

> Robyn

> ================

> District 6

> Teen Coordinator

> __________________________________________________

>

March 11, 2000

Robyn,

Congratulations!! Go into the show to have fun. If you educate it will

come naturally. Don't have too rigid an agenda. I'm sure if you listen to

the show a lot then you know these folks do poke fun.

So, be prepared to roll with the punches but throw a few of your own...in

fun.

Cara is right though...check out the station first. Maybe go

early...you'll probably get the jitters. Remember--YOU'LL BE LIVE AND

THOUSANDS WILL BE LISTENING!!!

Scared yet? :-) So, if you do screw up, don't worry about it. It's a

great learning experience. Just think, if you like it there's a couple of

women on this listserve that are making it big in comedy and acting.

Your friend is probably a bit jealous, maybe invite her to go with

you? Unless she's not that good of a friend? Anyway, I'd take her with a

grain of salt. This may be your 15 minutes of fame.

Karin

March 12, 2000

Robyn:

The radio show sounds interesting. I do listen to them and call in from time

to time. I'm agreement with checking out the station too before you do it.

If you get someone(s) who is ignorant you can just explain to them in a

polite manner that people like yourself are proud to be who they are and are

just like everyone else.

Good luck and " give them something to talk about. " :-)

Helen

March 14, 2000

Good for you Robyn!

I don't know if I'm too late, but I definitely think that you should do

it. I've made it one of my life missions to educate the public about

little people. I am an SED dwarf myself and I'm married to a diastropic.

Even if your friend has a point about the potential for the DJs to use

this to try to poke fun at dwarfs, I think it's worth the risk. Even if

they try it, don't allow them to get you flustered. Show a lot of dignity

and that will take the " fun " of it for them but still allow you to get

your message across. On the other hand, don't be afraid to laugh at

yourself either. A lot of educating can be done while people are

laughing. When my husband, , and I go do public speaking events, we

always use humor in our presentations. It allows our audiences to see us

as human and just like them, which is really the point anyway, right?!

You are also right in that, sure, a lot of people get on the radio but

how many of them get the chance to educate others on the radio about a

cause they believe in. I admire your willingness to do this. Good luck!

On Fri, 10 Mar 2000 16:16:04 -0800 (PST) Robyn

<dwarfmodel@...> writes:

>From: Robyn <dwarfmodel@...>

>

>Hi everyone!

>My name is Robyn and I'm a 17 year-old with

>Diastrophic Dysplasia, and I've been a member of LPA

>since I was 13. I've always been very open about my

>dwarfism to strangers or people who ask questions, and

>I have a very thrilling situation that is developing

>that I'd like to share with everyone on the list-serv!

>

>I live in Milwaukee, and in the area we have a very

>popular radio show called " The Joe Show " on 103.7 Kiss

>FM, which I am a fan of. There is Joe, Van, and Ginger

>who host the show. The other day I was listening as I

>usually do in the mornings, and Joe was saying, " I was

>coming out of the airport bathroom and this short guy

>didn't wash his hands.. " Then, I heard Van say, " Oh a

>midget!? " This really bothered me, and I suddenly

>remembered that he had said that once before and I was

>very bothered by it by it as well. So I decided to

>take some action. I composed a very polite, informing

>e-mail to the show letting them know that midget is

>derogatory and offends little people and the correct

>terminology is 'dwarf' or 'little person.' I mentioned

>some other things about what its like to be a dwarf. I

>also said that the guy probably didn't wash his hands

>because he couldn't reach the faucet! (If infact he

>was a dwarf) The next day they read my email on the

>show! Unfortunately I didn't get to hear it, but my

>friend did. Then I received an email from Joe, the

>host, saying that Van was naive and didnt know any

>better, and he asked me if I wanted to be the

> " Honorary Dwarf of the Joe Show! " So I asked what does

>it consist of? And he said I would come on the show

>and they would play " Ask the Dwarf " so I could do more

>informing about dwarfism to the public. I know they

>are serious because the suggested I go on next week.

>

>At first I was thrilled with this news,and I thought

>wow this is my chance to give a big voice for the

>little people and a challenge as well to be on the

>radio w/ thousands of people listening. But my dilema

>was that one of my average-sized friends thinks that

>it might be some sort of a joke, or if I do it...would

>the public make me a laughing stock of the city? She

>also thinks I might let the fame go to my head, but I

>know in my heart that I am just excited. And she said,

> " So many people go on the radio everyday..it's not

>that big of a deal. " And I said, " how many people do

>you know from our school specially invited as an

>honorary member to be on a radio show to talk about

>what they believe in? " I want to take this challenge

>to inform people and risk being made fun of, but I am

>confident the audience will be mature and ask very

>good questions. My friend took my excitement away, and

>now I am asking the list-serv to give me some advice.

>My parents and other friends are all for me doing

>this, and so am I but the little voice of my friend is

>really bothering me. I hope to hear opinions from the

>list-serv. Please write back, thank you!

>Sincerely,

>Robyn

>================

>District 6

>Teen Coordinator

>__________________________________________________

>

February 23, 2004

Dr. BJ,

I tried to listen to your archived shows and found them to come through

very choppy making them unlistenable.

Why not post the mp3 files so they could be downloaded and listened to

off line?

Dennis

Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph wrote:

>I just want to say thank you to Dr. Pressman for a great radio interview. For

today since the radio show this morning we have sold over 50 of his book " The

Owners Manual for the Human Body'. Lots of great comments about the show and

great comments on his book. If you missed the interview you can go to

www.naturalsolutionsradio.com and go to the radio archives and the show will be

posted by the end of the day.

>

>Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph

>www.naturalsolutionsradio.com (Listen live Saturday am)

>

>Watch your thoughts, they become your words.

>Watch your words, they become your actions.

>Watch your actions, they become your habits.

>Watch your habits, they become your character.

>Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.

>

February 23, 2004

Dr. BJ,

I tried to listen to your archived shows and found them to come through

very choppy making them unlistenable.

Why not post the mp3 files so they could be downloaded and listened to

off line?

Dennis

Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph wrote:

>I just want to say thank you to Dr. Pressman for a great radio interview. For

today since the radio show this morning we have sold over 50 of his book " The

Owners Manual for the Human Body'. Lots of great comments about the show and

great comments on his book. If you missed the interview you can go to

www.naturalsolutionsradio.com and go to the radio archives and the show will be

posted by the end of the day.

>

>Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph

>www.naturalsolutionsradio.com (Listen live Saturday am)

>

>Watch your thoughts, they become your words.

>Watch your words, they become your actions.

>Watch your actions, they become your habits.

>Watch your habits, they become your character.

>Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.

>

February 25, 2004

Hi, I have tried to search for this interview but have given it up since

it's been impossible for me to find it anywhere at the site.

I looked for it here :

www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/RadioShowArchive2.htm

but I only found two other older interviews with Saul Pressman, not the one

from this last Saturday.

Could you provide me with the exact address for where it's located?

Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph wrote:

>I just want to say thank you to Dr. Pressman for a great radio interview. For

today since the radio show this morning we have sold over 50 of his book " The

Owners Manual for the Human Body'. Lots of great comments about the show and

great comments on his book. If you missed the interview you can go to

www.naturalsolutionsradio.com and go to the radio archives and the show will be

posted by the end of the day.

>

>Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph

>www.naturalsolutionsradio.com (Listen live Saturday am)

>

February 25, 2004

Hi, I have tried to search for this interview but have given it up since

it's been impossible for me to find it anywhere at the site.

I looked for it here :

www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/RadioShowArchive2.htm

but I only found two other older interviews with Saul Pressman, not the one

from this last Saturday.

Could you provide me with the exact address for where it's located?

Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph wrote:

>I just want to say thank you to Dr. Pressman for a great radio interview. For

today since the radio show this morning we have sold over 50 of his book " The

Owners Manual for the Human Body'. Lots of great comments about the show and

great comments on his book. If you missed the interview you can go to

www.naturalsolutionsradio.com and go to the radio archives and the show will be

posted by the end of the day.

>

>Dr. Eliezer Ben-ph

>www.naturalsolutionsradio.com (Listen live Saturday am)

>

February 26, 2004

http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

Try this link for Saul's interview.

Dale

February 26, 2004

http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

Try this link for Saul's interview.

Dale

February 26, 2004

http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

Try this link for Saul's interview.

Dale

February 26, 2004

http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

Try this link for Saul's interview.

Dale

February 26, 2004

tried it.

how many commercials do you have to go through to get to the

interview.?

:On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:18:27 -0000, you wrote:

>>http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

>>

>>Try this link for Saul's interview.

>>

>>Dale

>>

>>OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other

alternative self-help subjects.

>>

>>THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE!

>>

>>This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here are

for information and research purposes only. We are people sharing information

we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your own risk.

Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take

responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to hold

yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. Do not use any ideas found here

without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher or health

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>>

>>You can unsubscribe via e-mail by sending A NEW e-mail to the following

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>>

>> oxyplus-unsubscribeegroups

>>

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>>

February 26, 2004

tried it.

how many commercials do you have to go through to get to the

interview.?

:On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:18:27 -0000, you wrote:

>>http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

>>

>>Try this link for Saul's interview.

>>

>>Dale

>>

>>OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other

alternative self-help subjects.

>>

>>THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE!

>>

>>This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here are

for information and research purposes only. We are people sharing information

we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your own risk.

Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take

responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to hold

yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. Do not use any ideas found here

without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher or health

care provider.

>>

>>You can unsubscribe via e-mail by sending A NEW e-mail to the following

address - NOT TO THE OXYPLUS LIST! -

>>DO NOT USE REPLY BUTTON & DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE SUBJECT LINE or BODY of the

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>> oxyplus-unsubscribeegroups

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February 26, 2004

>> how many commercials do you have to go through to get to the interview? <<

Dear Todd,

Six.

But try this. Go to the web page --

http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

-- and get the streaming audio program started, just like you did before.

Then while Dr. Eleazar Ben-ph is launching into his commercials,

go to the toolbar that controls the audio -- it's easy to find, there's

practically

nothing else on the page -- and at the right-hand end of the toolbar you'll

find a volume control. Use it to turn the audio volume completely down --

so you don't hear it at all. Then drag that browser window aside or leave

it where it is and go on with other things for a half-hour or so, letting the

program run its course silently in the background while you read other mail,

browse websites, do research or whatever you normally do on your computer.

Then, when the Natural Solutions Radio streaming audio program has run

its course, pull it back into the middle of your screen (or pull whatever is on

top of it aside), and you'll have complete control of the program via the slide

control that runs the length of the toolbar. Don't like the commercials?

Advance the slide control to the beginning of the interview. Don't wanna

hear the other commercials that are sprinkled periodically throughout the

program? Use the slide control.

Eleazar and Saul do a good job bouncing off each other promoting naturopathic

healing to a relatively uninformed audience. I'm sure the program was effective

to draw public attention to the benefits of naturopathy and to channel people

into

position to learn more. I don't think it was geared for the more specialized

and

experienced audience represented by most of the members of this list. But it

was good to feel the passion of the presenters and good to see the truth about

medicine reaching the public. For me, it was a great treat to hear the voices

of

two of the people I've been following on mailing lists for years.

And getting back to those commercials at the beginning of the program -- six of

them squeezed into 7 1/2 minutes -- while I'm no particular fan of commencials,

and really if the mainstream public had my values and sales resistance it would

be a whole new world out there -- at least they were a cut above mainstream

commercials and generally served good purposes.

Best wishes,

Green

Re: Re: Radio show

tried it.

how many commercials do you have to go through to get to the

interview.?

:On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:18:27 -0000, you wrote:

>>http://www.naturalsolutionsradio.com/media/092703Pressman.htm

>>

>>Try this link for Saul's interview.

>>

>>Dale

>>

February 26, 2004