Memorandum: Framework for Creation of the Federal Social Impact LLC (FSI-LLC)

To: Legislative Counsel / Policy Development TeamsFrom: Lynn ScheidRe: Legal Structure and Regulatory Framework for a Federal Social Impact Limited Liability CompanyDate: April 12, 2025 Executive Summary This memorandum outlines the proposed statutory and regulatory structure for a new federal business entity: the Federal Social Impact Limited Liability Company (FSI-LLC). The FSI-LLC is a mission-aligned,…

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From Pong to Fortnite: How Nintendo Switch and Gaming Technology Keep Me Young and Sharp at 62!

As a 62-year-old gamer affectionately known as “Poth-man” on PlayStation 4’s Fortnite, my gaming journey began decades ago with a game many younger players might consider primitive: Pong. It was 1972 when Atari launched this simple yet revolutionary game—two paddles and a square ball bouncing across a screen. At the time, this seemed incredibly advanced….

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A Firsthand Perspective from Ukraine

Listen to the report here. https://www.lynnscheid.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Russian-Ukraine-Report.m4v I am publishing a public version of this report to ensure readers are well-informed about this situation.   Personal Statement: A Firsthand Perspective from Ukraine in 2013-2014 In late 2013 and early 2014, I was in Ukraine filming a new TV documentary series called Black Sea Security. At the time,…

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My Jazz Album

Behind the Music. Welcome to my debut jazz album! It’s been quite the ride, spanning 25 years, and filled with a lot of passion and hard work. With 17 tracks, each one tells its own little story. Many of these pieces were originally created for TV shows and documentaries, so they’re often short and sweet,…

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