# Handwriting on The No Agenda Show Handwriting comes up in 10 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2012 to December 2023. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** October 2012 – December 2023 - **Related topics:** [Cursive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cursive.md), [Penmanship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/penmanship.md), [Associate Executive Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), [British Columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [Coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Consulting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consulting.md), [Dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Associate Executive Producers, Donation Acknowledgments - **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 2:28:35–2:34:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/associate-executive-producers-donation-acknowledgments.md A list of associate executive producers is read, with acknowledgments for various donation amounts. The hosts mention an upcoming handwriting comparison contest and the significance of the "Golden Ratio" for the next episode number, 1618. "Jobs Karma" is requested for several listeners and their family members. Keywords: [associate executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [golden ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-ratio.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), handwriting contest ### Handwriting Showdown and Executive Decisions - **Episode:** [1616: Buying Quiet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 3:15:04–3:18:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet/chapter/handwriting-showdown-and-executive-decisions.md A discussion about fine penmanship, attributed to the tutelage of Irish nuns, leads to a proposed "handwriting showdown" between show associates. The segment ends with an "executive decision" on new show soundboard clips (ISOs). Keywords: [penmanship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/penmanship.md), sisters of mercy, [handwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handwriting.md), executive decision, [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md) ### Dame Gina Knighting Ceremony, Tourette's and Dysgraphia - **Episode:** [1032: Going Vertical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-11 - **Time:** 2:16:14–2:20:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical/chapter/dame-gina-knighting-ceremony-tourette-s-and-dysgraphia.md Gina Brown is elevated to the rank of Dame of the No Agenda Roundtable for her significant financial support. Following the ceremony, a discussion on dysgraphia ensues, exploring the link between Tourette's Syndrome and difficulties with written language and handwriting. Keywords: dame gina, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md), dysgraphia, [handwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handwriting.md) ### Cursive Writing Revival in Dallas Schools - **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-07 - **Time:** 1:21:27–1:25:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/cursive-writing-revival-in-dallas-schools.md A school in Dallas is reintroducing cursive writing to third graders after a parent noticed his daughter could not read a handwritten letter. The hosts argue that the removal of cursive from school curriculums is a "subtle destruction of culture" that prevents younger generations from reading original historical documents like the Constitution. Keywords: [cursive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cursive.md), [handwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handwriting.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [penmanship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/penmanship.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md) ### Hope Hicks Career History, Parkland Note Controversy - **Episode:** [1012: Value Convo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-01 - **Time:** 11:22–14:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo/chapter/hope-hicks-career-history-parkland-note-controversy.md Hope Hicks' professional background is reviewed, including her transition from a fashion model for Ivanka Trump to a key White House aide. Media scrutiny of a handwritten note used by President Trump during a meeting with Parkland families is discussed, with claims that Hicks may have written the "I hear you" reminder. Keywords: [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), [parkland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkland.md), [trump tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-tower.md), [ivanka trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivanka-trump.md), fashion line, [handwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handwriting.md) ### Technology Impact on Child Development, Motor Skills - **Episode:** [1012: Value Convo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-01 - **Time:** 1:42:03–1:45:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo/chapter/technology-impact-on-child-development-motor-skills.md British pediatricians warn that excessive iPad use is preventing children from developing the hand strength necessary to hold pencils. A study cited in The Guardian links high screen time to delays in expressive speech and the erosion of basic motor skills in toddlers. Keywords: [ipad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipad.md), motor skills, [pediatricians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatricians.md), [screen time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-time.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [handwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handwriting.md) ### Code Signatures, Handwriting Recognition, Sony Pitch - **Episode:** [684: Polymorphic Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-04 - **Time:** 2:08:00–2:10:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis/chapter/code-signatures-handwriting-recognition-sony-pitch.md The hosts discuss the reality of code attribution, comparing a programmer's unique coding style to handwriting recognition. They suggest that even if identifiers are stripped, analytical programs can often identify the author. This leads to a satirical pitch for a "Doom Viking IP Identifier" service aimed at companies like Sony that have suffered major data breaches. Keywords: [coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [signatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signatures.md), handwriting recognition, [sony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony.md), [consulting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consulting.md) ### B.C. Listener Donations, Handwriting and Checks - **Episode:** [661: Speciesism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-16 - **Time:** 2:16:19–2:18:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism/chapter/b-c-listener-donations-handwriting-and-checks.md Producers from British Columbia, including Michelle Cartmel and Peter Henderson, submitted identical donation amounts of $69.69. The hosts discuss the benefits of receiving physical checks with handwritten notes, noting that it preserves a personal touch and saves on processing fees. Additional birthday shoutouts and "douchebag call-outs" are handled for various global contributors. Keywords: julie mcneil, michelle cartmel, peter henderson, [british columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [handwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handwriting.md) ### Cursive Writing Removal, Keyboard Skills Transition - **Episode:** [554: Slave Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-06 - **Time:** 1:51:51–1:54:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet/chapter/cursive-writing-removal-keyboard-skills-transition.md Critics of Common Core argue that the removal of cursive writing requirements will leave future generations unable to read historical documents or sign their names. The hosts discuss the shift toward keyboarding and the potential loss of independent research skills. Keywords: [cursive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cursive.md), [handwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handwriting.md), keyboarding, [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md), anti-common core ### Trade Show Pens and the Decline of Handwriting - **Episode:** [449: Deficit Pending](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-04 - **Time:** 2:45–4:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending/chapter/trade-show-pens-and-the-decline-of-handwriting.md John C. Dvorak complains about the poor quality of promotional pens collected from trade shows, noting that most fail to write shortly after acquisition. Adam Curry admits he rarely uses writing utensils anymore, relying instead on digital outliners and memory. 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