During Dean Richmond's tenure at UNT, the College of Music has (1) launched a college-wide strategic planning initiative, including a series of college-wide faculty/staff retreats, (2) reversed 6 years of steady enrollment declines, increasing the College enrollment by 6 percent, (3) secured funding and completed a facilities-programming project for a renovation and expansion of the UNT music facilities, utilizing the team of BRW, HGA, and Kirkegaard Associates, (4) secured $6.7M in facilities funding to renovate the Courtyard, the Choir Room, the Recital Hall, and the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater, (5) completed 18 music faculty searches, (6) completed 8 staff searches, (7) secured approval and deployed the "Accept'd" CRM platform for all College of Music camp/workshop/college applications and registrations, (8) launched a new artistic/scholarly initiative with institutions and artists in Austria, China, The Czech Republic, and Thailand, (9) funded a new music-business-plan writing competition in the Music Entrepreneurship Program, (10) secured approval and funding from the UNT Office of Research and Innovation for a college-wide faculty development initiative to pair as mentors UNT Guggenheim Fellows in music with UNT music faculty currently seeking Guggenheim fellowships, (11) launched a Composer Residency for film/TV composer Bruce Broughton, (12) secured a naming gift for the renovation of the College Dean's Suite, (13) secured support from the VP of Enrollment to fund 4 full-tuition undergraduate string quartets in the College of Music, (14) launched the first-ever PhD in Music with a concentration in Performing Arts Health, (15) worked in partnership with UNT's residential high-school Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS) to create a new music track within it, and (16) in partnership with UNT System, completed a transition audit of all COM financial affairs. Since August 2016, the UNT College of Music endowment in the UNT Foundation has grown by 31.5 percent to just over $25 million.
During his tenure at UNL, Richmond guided the Glenn Korff School of Music (GKSOM) in the development of a strategic plan, the successful application for reaccreditation to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the successful application for initial accreditation to the National Association of Schools of Dance, the creation of new MM and DMA degree programs in Jazz Studies, the creation of a new Ph.D. degree in Music, the creation of a new string quartet residency, the recruitment of the Chiara String Quartet (www.chiaraquartet.net) to occupy that residency, the creation of 8 new faculty lines, and the completion of 22 faculty searches. Finally, Dr. Richmond has helped UNL and the University of Nebraska Foundation expand its financial resources supporting music and dance such that the GKSOM endowments quadrupled to roughly $20 million.
At USF, Richmond taught undergraduate and graduate courses in choral music education, choral conducting, arts education administration, and philosophy, and served as the Chair of the General Education Council, Vice Chair of the Research Council, and Interim Director of the School of Music. He earned a bachelor's degree in music education from William Jewell College, a master's degree in choral conducting from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, and a Ph.D. degree in music education from Northwestern University.
Richmond's research focuses on arts education policy, legal issues in arts education, and the philosophy of music education. He is published in the Journal of Research in Music Education, Research Perspectives in Music Education, Arts Education Policy Review, the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Aesthetic Education, and the Choral Journal, as well as a number of research monographs, including a chapter on Hindemith in On the Nature of the Musical Experience, edited by Bennett Reimer and Jeffrey E. Wright (Niwot, CO: University Press of Colorado, 1992). He is a Founding Director of the Suncoast Music Education Forum, the founding Editor of the Florida Choral News, and served as the Conference Director for the 1994 World Conference of the International Society for Music Education (ISME). Richmond edited the Policy/Philosophy Research Section of the New Handbook of Research in Music Teaching and Learning for Oxford University Press and also wrote its chapter on "Law Research and Music Education." He contributed four biographical entries and an institutional article for the new AmeriGrove Project, a chapter for the Oxford Music Education Handbook, vol. 1, edited by Gary E. McPherson and Graham F. Welch, and a chapter for Composing Our Future: Preparing Music Educators to Teach Composition, edited by Michele Kaschub and Janice Smith. Dr. Richmond served a 3-year term on the Editorial Board of Arts Education Policy Review (2013-15).
Richmond has appeared across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia as a guest conductor, speaker, clinician, and consultant. Recent speaking engagements include the 2012, 2013, and 2015 NASM National Conventions, the 2010 and 2014 ISME World Conferences (Beijing and Porto Alegre respectively), the 2007 World Conference of the College Music Society (Bangkok), the 2010 25th Anniversary Conference of the Center for the Study of Education and the Musical Experience (Northwestern University), the 2010 Mayday Conference on Music Education and Professional Ethics (Montclair State University, NJ), the 2013 Keynote Address to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the College Music Society (Denver), a 2013 Nebraska Week Lecture on Interdisciplinary Research at Xi'an Jiaotong University (China), and the 2016 Summit on New Music Schools for the College Music Society (South Carolina). Richmond was elected to two terms on the NASM Commission on Accreditation (2008-2014).
Richmond was a recipient of the 2015 Citation for Achievement Award from William Jewell College, the highest award Jewell confers upon its alumni.


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Executive Team and Trust Board
Teu le Vā: The Pacific Dimension at Auckland Museum
He Korahi Māori: A Māori Dimension at Auckland Museum
Partnerships, affiliations and acknowledgements
Annual Review 2017/2018
The history of Auckland Museum
Dr David Gaimster
As Chief Executive David leads on the strategic direction of the Museum ensuring our ongoing relevance, building our capacity as a place of learning and engagement and cementing our status as a leader in the cultural sector.
David is an experienced museum director and academic with extensive knowledge in the museum and cultural heritage economy. His career spans more than 30 years in senior roles in museums and cultural heritage organisations, most recently as Director of The Hunterian, one of the UK's largest university museum services and the oldest museum in Scotland.
He has also worked in central government policy making on cultural property, and as the CEO of a national Learned Society and conservation charity.
He has organised several major exhibitions that have toured internationally, and has published extensively on historical European archaeology and material culture, museology and on international cultural property policy. He also has experience leading major capital projects in London and Glasgow.
In 2019 Dr Gaimster was appointed Hon Adjunct Professor in Museum and Cultural Heritage at the University of Auckland.
David Reeves
Director Collections and Research
David leads the team of curators, collection managers, conservators, librarians and other specialists who contribute their expertise across the wide range of disciplines and subjects represented in the collections.
Together, they are responsible for the acquisition, care, documentation and research of the 4.7 million taonga we hold in our collections as well as facilitating access to collections and knowledge through numerous channels online and in person.
David joined the Museum in January 2011 after a time at the Alexander Turnbull Library as Associate Chief Librarian, Research Access. David's career also includes roles at the Auckland Art Gallery and at Te Papa managing logistics, storage and documentation of collections.
David brings a range of perspectives on the activities of libraries, museums, galleries and archives, with an interest in how they are responding to and utilising the digital environment.
David is also experienced in Museum building design and has been involved in a number of building re-developments and collection relocation projects. He holds a Bachelor of Building Science from Victoria University of Wellington and Diplomas in Professional Photography and Museum Studies.
Linnae Pohatu
Tumuaki Director, Māori Projects and Development
Linnae ensures that He Korahi Māori and Teu Le Vā, our Māori and Pacific Dimensions, are vibrant and visible at Auckland Museum. Her team enables the Museum to build enduring, mutually beneficial partnerships with Iwi, Māori and Pacific communities that ensure their access and connection to taonga, collections, research and expertise.
Linnae's professional career began within Government as a Parliamentary Officer in the House of Representatives, Private Secretary to the Minister in charge of Treaty Settlements, Policy and Negotiations Analyst at the Office of Treaty Settlements.
She also spent three years at the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa as their Bicultural Policy Analyst and as General Manager Māori at the career planning government agency, Career Services Rapuara.
Linnae has been a researcher and trustee of the Ngā Taonga ā Ngā Tama Toa (C Company, 28 Māori Battalion) Trust and is a descendent of Ngāti Porou, Ngai Tahu, Rongowhakaata, Ngai Tāmanuhiri and Te Aitanga ā Mahaki. Born and bred in the Tairawhiti (East Coast/Turanganui-ā-Kiwa) Region, Linnae has Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Massey University.
Jignasha Patel
Director of Finance and Enterprise
Jignasha is responsible for implementing strategies to drive revenue and business growth and translating financial complexity into business information to drive commercial results.
She is an experienced leader in the fields of commercial development and financial management capability. Jignasha has a track record of achievement as a leader in the corporate and consulting world, having headed up nationally significant projects as General Manager of Air New Zealand Aviation Institute and Air New Zealand Cargo.
She is a strong advocate for driving sustainable business and societal change through focusing on commercial and operational excellence, enhanced customer experiences and a culture of high-performance engagement.
Jignasha also holds a number of governance roles with other organisations. She is a Director for NZ Post and a Board trustee for COMET, an Auckland Council CCO focused on advancing education for Auckland. Originally from Fiji, Jignasha has lived in New Zealand for the past 35 years.
Brad Clark
Director of Transformation and Development
As Director of Transformation and Development, Brad leads a portfolio that includes the Capital Works, Building and Infrastructure, and Development teams.
Brad has a diverse professional background with demonstrated success in the transformation and development areas, with more than 15 years' experience in senior executive roles as a marketer and fundraiser. Prior to joining the Museum, Brad was Chief Executive of the Starship Foundation, where he led a team to raise funds for several multi-million-dollar capital investment, and research projects for New Zealand's national children's hospital.
As head of this new Museum directorate, Brad and his teams, will help grow revenue and build funding streams, and deliver capital and building transformation projects, to help promote the Museum to new and bigger audiences.
Brad is passionate about bringing together business and the community to deliver transformational change through social impact for New Zealand – an approach that is reflected strongly in the Museum's vision for growth in a vibrant and world-renowned Auckland cultural sector.
Tim Hart
Director Public Experience
Tim leads the development of our exhibition and public programmes ensuring we provide a world class experience that makes technology an integral part of the Museum experience.
Tim was Director of Public Engagement at Museums Victoria for six years before joining Auckland Museum in 2017 as Director, Public Experience. He holds a degree in Architecture and Archaeology and has 29 years' experience in Museums, including in collection management, policy development, information technology and multimedia development.
Tim's previous roles include National Project Manager of Australian Museums On Line, and Chief Information Officer at Australia's Powerhouse Museum and he has been an active member of Museums Australia for the last 20 years.
Tim is passionate about the positive role technology can play in driving change and innovation in museums. He believes it will re-shape our museums and redefine their role within the community.
Megan McSweeney
Director Business, External Affairs and Tourism
To enable the Museum to deliver the ambitious goals outlined in the Five-Year Strategic Plan and to ensure we are ready for the next stage of our longer-term transformation, Megan leads a team responsible for understanding and reaching out to our visitors, communities and stakeholders to share our unique stories.
With an extensive background in marketing and communications, Megan has held senior executive positions in a number of New Zealand's major companies including SkyCity Entertainment Group and NZ Bus (Infratil). Having worked across a diverse range of customer facing industries including tourism, utilities, education, entertainment and logistics, Megan brings to Auckland Museum expertise in marketing, brand, communications, operations and customer experience.
She is Deputy Chair of CINZ (Conferences & Incentives New Zealand) and holds a board position on ARAFB (Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board). Megan was also a board member for Tourism Industry Aotearoa for six years.
Megan has a Bachelor of Arts from Auckland University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business from Auckland University's Business School.
Director People and Organisation
Catherine is kaitiaki of our people and our unique Tāmaki Paenga Hira culture. She is responsible for health, safety and security, visitor services and volunteers and is the executive lead for the Museum's diversity and inclusion culture.
Catherine brings wide-ranging experience to Auckland Museum with a background in social work, operational management and well over a decade in Human Resources and organisational development roles. She is committed to creating a sustainable, high performance workplace where people experience enriching work and are inspired to innovate.
Before coming to the Museum, Catherine was the Human Resources lead for the NZ Human Rights Commission and held the Workforce and Leadership Capability portfolio at Ko Awatea, Counties Manukau District Health Board.
Catherine is a trained coach and Independent Workplace Investigator. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business, a Master's degree in Human Resources and Organisational Development and has won several academic excellence awards for her postgraduate studies. Catherine has held the role of Director People and Organisation since June 2016.
Auckland Museum Trust Board
The following people are involved in the governance of Auckland War Memorial Museum:
Orchid Atimalala
Orchid Atimalala has an extensive background working with local government organisations including the North Shore City Council and Auckland Regional Council. She has a Bachelor of Planning degree and is a full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute as well as being a Certified Independent Hearings Commissioner. Orchid works for two independent consultancies and specialises in community and stakeholder consultation as well as relationship management with local and central government. She has held positions on a number of boards including being deputy chair of the Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel and a member of the In2it Youth Development Trust Board. Orchid is a fluent speaker of Sāmoan and a mentor for the Beatrice Faumuina Leadership Trust.
Tarun Kanji
Tarun Kanji has 25 years corporate and consulting experience internationally and in New Zealand comprising time spent with international accounting firms spanning corporate advisory, valuation, finance, litigation support, and recovery and audit disciplines. He currently holds two publically listed company directorships and a range of private and public sector governance roles and was chairman of Bank of India in New Zealand.
Mr Kanji is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand as well as a member of the NZ Institute of Directors and NZ Asian Leaders.
Professor Richard Bedford
Professor Bedford QSO, FRSNZ has had a distinguished academic career for which he holds titles as Emeritus Professor at the University of Waikato and the Auckland University of Technology. He has recently completed a three-year term as of President of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
With wide-ranging experience chairing national governance groups and funding assessment panels, Professor Bedford's expertise will enhance the Board's connections with the tertiary research sector and new research funding streams.
Jo Brosnahan QSO
Jo Brosnahan is presently Chair of Hunter Downs Development Company and Northpower Fibre and was the founding Chair of Leadership New Zealand. She was the CEO of the former Auckland Regional Council from 1996 till 2004. In 1995-96 she received a Harkness Fellowship in Leadership to study at Duke University in the USA and is also a Commander of the Queens Service Order (QSO).
Martin Mariassouce
He honore he kororia ki te Atua, he maungarongo ki te whenua, he whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa. Tamaki Paenga Hira is a repository of knowledge, endeavour and the industry of people. It provides insights to the past, stands in the present, and offers pathways to the future. Martin Mariassouce was chairperson of the museum's Māori advisory committee, the Taumata-ā-Iwi, from 2007 to 2013. In October 2013 he joined the Trust Board as the Taumata's representative. As an avid student of 'te reo me ona tikanga' he contributes keenly to the Māori dimension established in the museum's bicultural and 'He Kōrahi Māori' foundation adding value to museum practice. Martin currently works with Māori micro-enterprises and small businesses to increase productivity and business capability.
Dr Sarah Sandley
Dr Sarah Sandley serves as Advisory Chair for the Katherine Mansfield Society, and is on the Auckland Branch Committee of the Institute of Directors. She is a former Chair of the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival Trust, and was previously CEO of APN Magazine Group. Sarah holds a PHD in English Literature on the work of New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield.
Sir Pita Sharples KNZM CBE
Sir Pita Sharples is a respected Māori academic and politician, who was a co-leader of the Māori Party, and a minister outside Cabinet in the National Party-led government. Pita has a doctorate in Anthropology/Linguistics and was formerly a Professor of Education at The University of Auckland. Pita is of Ngāti Kahungunu decent, and his father a second generation New Zealander whose family came from Bolton, United Kingdom.
In 1990 Pita was awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday list of honours for his services to Māori and has been recognised for his involvement in a great number of initiatives aimed at Māori development. In the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services as a Member of Parliament and to Māori.
Jo-anne Wilkinson MNZM
Jo-anne Wilkinson is the co-founder and former Executive Director of the Foundation for Youth Development (formerly Project K Trust). The organisation began in 1995 and has grown today to reach 20,000 young people each year through its programmes - Project K, Stars, Kiwi Can, Career Navigator and MYND. Jo-anne remains on the FYD board. With her legal background and through building FYD Jo-anne has gained experience in licensing, research and evaluation, community development, programme development, quality assurance, organisational change, governance and the interface between government, business and the social sector.
Karen Avery
Karen Avery has been involved with not-for-profit community organisations in a variety of roles for over 30 years. She has served on the boards of a wide range of these organisations, the most recent being Second Nature Charitable Trust, which owns and operates the Vodafone Events Centre and Wero Whitewater Park in Manukau.
Karen's background is in management and finance primarily in the advertising and book publishing industries. She is also a Justice of the Peace.
Mark Binns
Mark Binns is an experienced Director and former Chief Executive, with a background in construction, property development and asset management.
Mr Binns served as Chief Executive of Meridian Energy for five years, during which time he was responsible for major strategic reviews, and the launch of New Zealand's largest Initial Public Offering.
Prior to this, Mr Binns career spanned 22 years in both Fletcher Building and Fletcher Challenge, where he was responsible for operations in New Zealand, Australia, South East Asia, India, South America, the United States and the South Pacific.
Mr Binns joined the Auckland Museum Trust Board in 2018 and holds the role of Chairperson for the Future Museum Capital Programme Committee.

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A video (posted to YouTube) shows a man jumping on the back of a moose and riding it for several seconds, reportedly near Fort St. John.
The B.C. Conservation Service says it is investigating an incident, believed to be in northern B.C., where a man jumped on the back of a moose and rode on the animal in the water for several seconds before being tossed off.
In the video – embedded above and posted on Saturday by YouTube user Wolftracker TV – a boat chases the moose for the majority of the video before the man is able to hop on its back, to the laughter of his friends on the boat. The moose can be heard groaning when he is boarded by the boater, whose face is never really visible to the camera.
Sgt. David Vince, speaking to The Province newspaper, said he believes the incident took place last fall, based on the warm conditions, on Tuchodi Lakes. He expects the man to be charged with 'harassing wildlife', under the Wildlife Act.
"In this particular case, we have really good evidence with the video and it's something we will pursue through the Crown… rather than just issue a ticket and walk away," Vince told the newspaper. "We have to send a message that this behavior is not welcomed. The animal certainly did not welcome it. You could tell it was in distress.
Speaking to Buzzfeed Canada, Wolftracker TV's Steve and Chris Wolfe said they're sure the video was filmed near Fort St. John in July, 2014. Vince told Buzzfeed the Service has started collecting names from the general public, in the search to find the men behind the video – and the stunt.
There is precedent for something like this: in 2013, two men – Andrew and Matthew Weiers – were fined $2,500 after pleading guilty to harassing a moose near Dryden, Ontario, after a video showed them and others pulling similar prank on a moose there (via CBC News).


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19 April 2010 | by Cynthia Rosenfeld
At a dizzying 165m in height (as tall as a 42-storey building) and 150m in diameter, the Singapore Flyer is the world's biggest observation wheel. Each capsule holds 28 people and measures 28m inside, making one roughly the size of a bus. One rotation lasts 30 minutes. Its design was inspired by the Eiffel Tower and the London Eye, and it was officially launched in April 2008. By August of the same year, more than a million tickets had already been sold.
Those who think stylish innovation and the strictness of Singapore must be mutually exclusive should take another look at the quickly evolving island nation where indigenous talent flourishes these days and at any hour visitors can have a shocking amount of fun.
Even the business hotels are no longer boring towers filled with standard amenities. Grand Hyatt Singapore (10 Scotts Road; tel. +65 6738 1234; www. singapore.grand.hyatt.com) just opened the Damai Spa, a Thai stone and falling water-filled haven designed by Japan's Super Potato. Walk down the calming blue lit corridor to 11 minimalist treatment rooms including one sky-lit couples' suite with a sexy bathtub carved from one giant rock. The cool gym with switched on attendants happy to share their training tricks, features the latest Kinesis equipment plus 49 television channels on all the cardio machines. Afterwards, treat yourself to at least one meal at Straits Kitchen, a thoughtful buffet that brings the best of Singapore street food into air-conditioned comfort. Taste local flavors like popiah, an elongated summer roll filled with braised turnip, prawns, boiled eggs and peanut, and ayam santan curry, the Malay chicken curry with fresh coconut milk, an entire array of Indian dishes, plus authentic American burgers and Australian sirloin. Rooms here have recently been given a clean sweep, now redesigned in stylish blond wood and warm hues with a long work desk, aerodynamic chair, plenty of sockets for traveler's gadgetry plus a roomy marble bath with separate sunken bath and nifty two-way closet.
Notable room renovations have also turned the newly coined Mandarin Oriental (5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square; tel. +65 6338 0066; http://www.mandarinoriental.com) into one of Singapore's most worthy five-star contenders. Each of the calming, neutral-hued 527 guestrooms and suites features a pillow-top bed, a roomy closet, a sizable work station, wireless access and an ergonomic desk chair. Even when Formula 1 is not in town, the view from the Marina Bay-facing suites makes a memorable impression, taking in Singapore's vibrant business district, the Merlion, Singapore's whimsical "lion mates with mermaid" mascot, and out past its ever busy harbor to the South China Sea. Notice the brand's signature fan shape in the soaring atrium designed by John Portman, en route to the small but serene spa, to the sprawling resort-like swimming pool, or to the multiple dining destinations featuring authentic dim sum, sublime sushi, to hearty Italian from a just-arrived and much celebrated chef who's generating much deserved buzz. If funds allow, rooms with Club Lounge privileges allow guests to access this top floor spread with private meeting space, computers with printers, panoramic views, and complimentary cocktail hours with delectable snacks.
Travelers with tighter budgets can spread out inside the expansive standard accommodations at The Fairmont Singapore (80 Bras Basah Road; tel. +65 6339 7777; http://www.fairmont.com), the North American brand's first Asia outpost. The location above the sprawling mall, Raffles City, and across from the historic Raffles hotel (with cooperative signing privileges between properties) provides for both business travelers and pleasure seekers while locals swear by the in-house spa and the hotel's roomy pool that offers relief from the city-state's swelter.
Shopping consumes the day for most Singaporeans who all at once seem to stroll Orchard Road, Singapore's central drag lined with luxury and discount outlet filled malls. While this lengthy stretch of indulgence can overwhelm, concentrate on a few insider secrets to make the most of your stroll, starting with the Exquisite by Salon 916 (Orchard Parade Hotel #01-11, 1 Tanglin Road; open daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; treatments start at US$18) for a hair wash that feels more like massage. Next, nip across the road to Flaming Queen (#B1-12 Palais Renaissance; tel. +65 6235 3918; http://www.flaming-queen.com; open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) where original scented candles like Tige de Bamboo and Zen let exotic scents like sandalwood and jasmine flower linger after the Singapore journey ends. Detour down Scotts Road to Far East Plaza (14 Scotts Road) where bargains abound like the jaw-dropping bikinis at Sheer Romance (#01-96; tel. +65 6235 8852; open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) then go to Wisma Atria (435 Orchard Road) where a notable local name, Southaven (#01-12/13; tel. +65 6734 6608; open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.), purveys well-cut and attractively- priced cotton frocks. Settle in for a latte like the locals do inside ProjectShopBloodBrothers (#03/41-44 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road; tel. +65 6735 6765; open daily 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) while gleefully reviewing all recent purchases before heading off to one of Singapore's more intimate shopping neighborhoods.
**When Singapore became an independent republic in 1965, its GDP was only US$1.9 billion. Fast forward to 2007 and it boasts of a GDP of US$159 billion, which continuously grows.**
Arab Street is an emerging attraction among those exciting spots. Arab merchants first settled here during the 1820's and sidewalks still bustle with shoppers haggling over sparkly fabrics and spices in some of the original shops. Modern chic has moved in along Haji Lane, a narrow stretch running parallel to Arab Street, centered around an intimate incubator for local talent that doubles as an old fashioned ice cream parlor called Pluck (#31-33 Haji Lane; tel. +65 6396 4048; open Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Shop for artful gifts made locally like evening bags designed to resemble boom boxes and vintage cameras, retro home furnishings, and cotton tees designed by a Singaporean but outsourced to create jobs for villagers in rural Philippines. The delectable homemade ice creams and sorbets range from sublime chocolate to indigenous flavors like soursop, red bean gula malaka and the quickly addictive earl grey and fig. Linger here before heading on to vintage-filled closet size spaces like Dulcetfig (#41 Haji Lane; tel. +65 6396 5648; open Monday through Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and nascent local brands like Soon Lee (#56 Haji Lane; tel +65 6297 0198; open daily 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.) with its enchanting murals and cheerful tunes. Don't forget to look up at the shiny dome of Sultan Mosque, Singapore's largest and most majestic.
Another day, make your way to Chinatown where small grocery stores still stock dried seahorses, birds' nests and sharks fin while signs in Chinese advertise traditional lantern makers. Alongside, hip retail like Front Row (5 Ann Siang Road; tel. +65 6224 5502; www. frontrowsingapore.com; open Monday through Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.) feature up and coming Asian designers while tiny storefronts like Flair (33 Erskine Road, #01-02; tel. +65 6538 7505; open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Egg3 (33 Erskine Road #01-10; tel. +65 6536 6977; open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) offer lifestyle gadgets and indulgent knickknacks. Refuel at the stylishly simple dim sum eatery Dim Joy (80 Neil Road; tel. +65 6220 6986; http://www.dimjoy. com; open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) that boasts chefs from China's Guangdong Province who work behind a glass wall that allows diners to watch them wrap juicy ingredients in gourmet thin dumpling dough. As night begins to fall, pour your own wines from the nifty enomatic machine that features little known and well priced bottle finds from around the world at Tiffin Club (16 Jiak Chuan Road, Chinatown; tel. +65 6323 3189; http://www.thetiffinclub.com; open Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.). Nestled between incense filled Buddhist temples and Singapore's seedier hotels, this new insider's address starts the day serving homemade oatmeal with brown sugar and vanilla, French toast and a selection of omelets, all accompanied by Graffeo, by far the best coffee in town. Linger in the overstuffed club chairs or on the loft level couches until lunch and even dinner, when the menu expands to gazpacho shots, mouthwatering burgers with homemade ketchup and lambsicles, an amusing moniker for Dijon-crusted grass-fed lamb with polenta and spring onions.
Equally new and notable for all day dining is Casa Verde (Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, Cluny Road; tel. +65 6467 7326; http://www.lesamis.com.sg; open daily 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.) which is set inside the Botanic Gardens, Singapore's sprawling and central green lung. Comforting breakfasts like corned beef hash are followed by an all-day menu of homemade Italian sandwiches, pastas, and wood fired pizzas, the specialty of Chef Lucio, who moved here directly from Venice, Italy. The quirky wine list features eco-friendly bottles notable for screw caps instead of corks and good value labels that are doing brisk business in these lean times.
Singaporean gourmands and bold face name chefs like Anthony Bourdain make a point to drop by at one longstanding restaurant that they prefer to keep under the radar. Understandably so because Mag's Wine Kitchen (86 Circular Road; tel. +65 6438 3836; http://www.magswinekitchen. com; open Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 pm. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) is a culinary gemoverseen by former banker Mag Tang, recently knighted for her work importing from France's Champagne region. Her compact kitchen turns out coffee bean and tea leaves infused smoke duck breast salad, foie gras terrine macerated with port and Armagnac and lamb poached in olive oil for an hour then seared so as to melt in the mouth. Even solo travelers will feel comfortable here, taking a seat at the communal central table, optimally angled to receive this kitchen's intoxicating aromas.
Travelers who won't be satisfied until they have tasted the very latest, should book ahead for a bed at Supperclub (Odeon Towers, Level Two, 331 North Bridge Road; tel. +65 6334 4080; http://www.supperclub.com; open daily 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.). The first Asian offshoot of the Amsterdam original, this duplex lined in all white beds that do double duty as dining banquettes is generating much buzz in straight-laced Singapore for its intentionally racy hostess Mistevious, a cross-dressing blonde who "mans" the door between impromptu performances on the dance floor, occasionally with whips. Either tuck into the five "surprise" course dinners served with great panache such as sauces squeezed out of syringes and gourmet fare inside Styrofoam just for fun or arrive after 11 p.m. to take up a spot around the low lit Rouge Bar. Don't miss the unisex powder rooms and La Chambre Privée, with Singapore's biggest bed.
**The Lion City sure has things to roar about! It has the world's fourth largest foreign exchange center, it is the "World's Easiest Place to do Business" in 2009 according to the World Bank, and the third least corrupt nation and third most motivated workforce in the world according to the IMD (International Institute for Management Development) World Competitiveness Report 2008.)**
There is no standard Singaporean. The tiny island nation has been a true melting pot since ancient times when it played a strategic role in the spice route between Asia and the Middle East. Though the island is only 247 square miles, Singapore is home to Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street, each reflecting that culture's unique architectural, gastronomic, and religious heritage. Singaporeans move seamlessly among these traditional neighborhoods but also gravitate to the latest fusion cuisines in areas like Dempsey Hill, an old British army barracks. In fact, it would be correct to describe the unifying characteristic of this diverse nation as their passion for food. Hawker centers, Singapore's ubiquitous open air food courts, bustle with customers throughout the day and night, there is rarely a street scene without at least one food vendor and private dining rooms are always packed with revelers who always dream of marking an important life occasion with something delectable involved.
Useful website: http://www.littleindia.com.sg/ PAL flies between Manila and Singapore four times a day. Swingaround tour packages are available. For more information, call PAL reservations office (+632 855 8888 and +632 855 7777) or log on to http://www.philippineairlines.com.
Though Singapore's been loosening up, it's still steadfast in making sure that the people observe the rules: no littering, no selling, possession or purchase of chewing gum unless accompanied with a prescription, no smoking in public (except for designated areas in night spots), no spitting, no jaywalking, and no possession of pornographic materials.Should you be caught in the act, be ready to shell out S$300 (US$196) up to S$5,000 (US$3,238).
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By Isaac Gorodetski on December 13, 2011 8:20 AM
Last week, PointofLaw launched a featured discussion with MI adjunct fellow and PoL editor, Ted Frank and Shirley Svorny, professor of economics at California State University, Northridge and adjunct scholar with the Cato Institute. Central to this discussion was a study authored by Professor Svorny claiming that existing empirical evidence suggests that "medical malpractice awards do track actual damages" and that noneconomic damage caps and other "policies that reduce liability or shield physicians from oversight by carriers may harm consumers."
Ted Frank articulated his dissent in the first comment of the discussion stating, "Shirley Svorny's paper for Cato arguing that caps on medical malpractice damages hurt consumers got a lot of attention. I found the paper very disappointing, however: it cherry-picked studies and ignored real-world practices by largely assuming away the problem. As such, it was not just contrarian, but counterproductive."
Throughout what manifested itself into a six-day debate, Ted made very compelling arguments to support his opposing viewpoint, for example:
Closer to home, Professor Svorny's students are not allowed to sue her for any alleged educational malpractice, another cap of zero. I trust that Svorny's lack of incentives created by liability do not reduce her efforts in teaching, even though she does not have an educational malpractice insurer charging her a quarter of her salary to work with her to minimize the risk of a student not being taught properly. How much more would Svorny demand in pay to keep teaching if she were exposed to potential liability, even if she believed the system was 100% rational and had no risk of haphazard false positives? (Even if the system never fails, Svorny would face real insurance costs, assuming she's not a perfect teacher. And note that even meritless claims properly dismissed by the courts would be costly to insure, because under the American system the winner of a lawsuit does not recover costs from the loser.) How many fewer students would take Svorny's classes because they couldn't afford to pay that marginal increase in cost? Would that be a social cost militating against liability for educational malpractice or not? Why is it inappropriate to apply the same analysis to doctors?
Professor Svorny then responded:
There are real benefits to liability that cannot be swept under the rug by laws that limit liability. Just because my students cannot sue me for educational malpractice, it does not mean it does not exist and that students are not harmed. If students could sue their professors, the outcome would probably be a lot like that for medical malpractice, but even fewer cases would move forward as educational malpractice would likely be harder to prove than medical malpractice. But, in a liability regime, education would be more expensive, many professors would take greater care in preparing their courses, and the most egregious teachers would be out of a job.
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Pregnancy is widely regarded as the most joyful time in a woman's life, but for the mother who has experienced pregnancy loss, a subsequent pregnancy can feel like she's holding her breath and hoping for what she can't control. On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, author Jenny Albers joins us to tell her own story, share Scripture, and heartfelt prayer, as she encourages readers to cling to faith in the face of fear and learn to take their thoughts captive. In Courageously Expecting, Jenny meets women in this difficult season as someone who has also experienced the worst and cautiously hoped for the best.
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The Huddl team says the main reason that motivated them to build the platform was the loss of trust in traditional financial services and social networks, and the lack of utility in current blockchain and decentralized application structures.
Huddl wants to give regular users access to such premium investment opportunities like commercial real estate, private banking, hedge funds, pre-IPO stocks, investment management and wealth planning. Normally these high-risk asset classes are not available for the general public, and mainstream investors have to pay much higher fees than institutional ones.
The Huddl team offers a way to gain access to these premium investment services and products by becoming a member of Huddl's own network. The members share their investment preferences and examine the different strategies that are offered within the platform. They can invite friends, relatives and people they know to form an online community or a dynamic investment pool, which Huddl calls a "pod." Together, the pool members define the purpose of the investment, agree on the rules, choose the investment strategy, invest their capital and spend their tokens for the goal that they choose. For example, a family can jointly invest for retirement or smaller things, such as a friends vacation. The pod can also invite highly skilled financial professionals to manage their investment program.
The pools vary according to their size: from pods (the smallest unit in Huddl network) to "clusters," which can include multiple pods with shared interests in strategies and investments. According to the company, this system allows Huddl users to pool their money together and increase their collective buying power for gaining access to premium investment opportunities while fully controlling how their capital is managed.
Within the Huddl network, users can share their ideas and ask for help from advisors and managers. "Through social clusters and collaborative idea sharing, individuals are empowered to form their own investment vehicles and have them managed by top private wealth advisors," says Huddl Founder and CEO Stephen Corliss.
The Huddl network is based on blockchain technology. The users can earn their first tokens by joining Huddl — they get rewarded for bringing new users and adding value to the network, as well as for inviting friends and family to become members. The startup also notes that there is a special social program embedded in the system, which allows every community member to benefit from the growth of the platform.
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Best Games of 2022: Gadgets 360's Favourite PC, PS4, PS5, Mobile, and Xbox Games
What are the best video games of 2022? That question has endless answers — and it depends on who you ask. As we approach the end of this year, we posed it to the gamers at Gadgets 360, and we got some truly fascinating answers. Inevitably, we have games that have won multiple awards and sold millions of copies. In them, you traverse treacherous lands or jump across dimensions, taking on all sorts of gnarly beasts and creatures. But we also have games that you might not have heard about. In one, it's just you and a hose. In a couple, you're turned into animals — as a determined feline, or a young resurrected ovine. In another, you're faced with the horrors of rodents, while navigating the horrors faced by two siblings. And we also have a game that's been out for a couple of years, but still going strong.
But what unites all of them is that they provide unforgettable immersive experiences — like watching a season of a heartwrenching TV series, except you're tasked with making many of the protagonist's decisions. There's nothing like a great video game, and these are some of the best we've played in 2022. With that, presenting Gadgets 360's favourite titles this year, available on PC, Android, iPhone, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. (Basically, if you've got a gaming device, we have a recommendation for it.)
Cult of the Lamb is what you'd get if you mixed Animal Crossing with an Ari Aster movie — and then decided to turn it into a roguelike.
Do not be misled by your cowering little lamb's cutesy appearance, who within the opening 10 minutes, has exacted violent revenge on its would-be murderers and pledged allegiance to a heretical outer god, who helped accomplish the task. All you need to do now is repay the debt by forming your own cult and spreading the word of faith among anthropomorphic followers, as your small community thrives in the lush backwoods. I named mine "The Hårga," after the villainous pagan cult in Aster's film Midsommar, and embarked on a handful of adventures in one of the mysterious dungeons, unbeknownst to the harsh beasts thriving within.
I kept dying and restarting my runs with a lack of care — as you do in roguelikes — and then randomly found two of my followers' carcasses rotting away in the hub world. They starved to death when I was hacking away at enemies in randomly generated levels. Before this, my only in-depth experience with roguelikes was in Hades, where the death count had zero implications on the friendlies I interacted with. But in Cult of the Lamb, the stakes are raised, and it truly puts you in the shoes of a responsible cult leader. Even without intelligible dialogue, I was forced to maintain strong interpersonal relationships to further my cause, which in turn, helped with upgrades.
To put it simply, think of it like running a daycare. Each time you go on your wild hunts, collect resources such as food supplies and construction materials to ensure your followers are well-fed and comfortable. In return, you assign them daily chores like growing crops, chopping down trees, and building decorations to spruce up the place. Sure, you can offer gifts and marry some of your followers, but don't get too attached. For when the time comes to offer their bodies to sacrifice or feed on their dead remains — yes, there's cannibalism — you can't have second thoughts.
While Cult of the Lamb made it clear that the followers' devotion is the source of strength, I was shocked by the kind of tyrannical monster I had turned into. Blinded by an undying thirst for power, I began mindlessly killing my adorable cultists, installing loud propaganda speakers, performing brainwashing satanic rituals, and exiling the naysayers to re-education camps — all with the singular, selfish goal of toppling the main boss.
And oh, I forgot to mention — all this happened within an uninterrupted 11-hour play session. Yep, that's how addictive it is. — Rahul Chettiyar
Buy: Cult of the Lamb
You can perform satanic rituals or get married to followers to further your cult
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The notion of a Souls-like game set in an expansive, treacherous realm of the Lands Between, where every living thing works together to humble you, was enough to get my masochistic radar tingling in excitement. But even with that mental preparation, my first steps into the world of Elden Ring overwhelmed me with majestic vistas and faraway landmarks, urging me to forget everything that I learned from the franchise's past and simply go explore.
Featuring some of the most stunning overworlds in all of gaming, Elden Ring sucked me right in, offering delectable treats in the form of twisted caverns, a peaceful village with pot friends, and a "mist"-eriously long elevator ride that plunged me into a breathtaking astral location. All this — and more — is achieved without quest markers, objective checklists, or icon barf, enabling complete freedom in terms of discovery. It's one of the rare occasions where an open-world title genuinely feels open, with the added benefit of zero hand-holding and a heads-up display that disappears during moments of calm.
For a series that's lauded for its tough-as-nails combat, you'll notice I'm rambling too much about its open-world aspects. But it's for a simple reason — Elden Ring rewards exploration. The fear of dying repeatedly and a steep learning curve are what prevented newcomers from embracing FromSoftware's identity. While previous Souls games forced you to "git gud", either through skill or mundane grinding, Elden Ring makes the latter exciting by throwing in tonnes of world bosses and dungeons to clear, and farm runes (XP) from.
It's near impossible for anyone to get hard-stuck at a boss this time, as the game delivers ample side elements to tackle, ranging from obscure questlines to discovering overpowered armaments that turn the odds in your favour. Once you're strong enough, you may return to humiliate the boss at your own pace, without having wasted a lick of time.
Elden Ring may not have an obvious "difficulty slider," but there are things you can do to make combat less taxing for you. Spirit summons, for instance — again, gained via exploration — is a massive game changer, letting you call upon spectral beings to create a 2v1 situation. Similarly, you can spam weapon arts that use invincibility frames, or fully re-spec your character midway to experiment with new, hybrid builds.
These welcome additions make Elden Ring the most accessible Souls game of the bunch. The wonders of exploration also seep into the narrative, where you stumble upon arcane scriptures and NPCs (non-playable characters) that reveal key lore. You're handed complete reigns over the direction and set free onto this wretched domain, to connect plot threads and uncover ghastly tales of a warrior lord's brain infected by rot, or a power-crazed demigod who fused himself to the God-Devouring serpent. Crazy boss designs that FromSoftware consistently delivers on.
Looking back at the 173 hours I've poured into Elden Ring, there wasn't a single time I closed it out of boredom or frustration. But rather, because I realised how much of a no-life loser I was turning into. In the years to come, this Game of the Year winner will undoubtedly command and influence the open-world genre, acting as a reference point for studios. Its impact on the industry has been nothing short of severe — and that has me thrilled for the future of gaming. — Rahul Chettiyar
Buy: Elden Ring
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Launched in 2020, Genshin Impact is not a new game like the other entries on this list. However, this action role-playing title has managed to keep gamers (like me) hooked. Being a cross-platform game with multiplayer support, I can play it on my iPad with a game controller, while teaming up with friends who only play on their PC, Xbox, or PlayStation.
While Genshin Impact is free-to-play, the gacha game mechanics for monetisation can get a little tiring. That said, it is possible to play the entire game with free-to-play characters, using potions and stocking up on food and "artifacts" that provide an additional buff.
Fast traveling can be super handy when you need to get across the vast land of Tevyat, so it's worth spending time unlocking various teleport locations on the map. The developers keep unlocking new locations on the map every few months — the most recent region unlocked is called Sumeru, and brings new enemies, characters, wildlife, a new storyline, and even a new way to move around quickly.
MiHoYo has kept me coming back to this live-service title this year with several updates that added new challenges, and several in-game events that feature the same, great storytelling that makes the original game a joy to spend time with. — David Delima
Download: Genshin Impact
Locations are consistently updated with new enemies, wildlife, and storylines
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How do you follow up a critically-acclaimed and universally-loved soft reboot that reinvigorated a franchise? Simple, you do more of the same. Faced with the unenviable task of crafting a sequel that would also serve as the finale to 2018's God of War, Santa Monica Studio — smartly — chose to double down on what worked.
God of War Ragnarök stuck to its cinematic one-take approach but expanded the canvas it operated on. You could visit even more worlds than before, as you went about your bloodthirsty interdimensional rage. It added new layers to the father-son dynamic — between Kratos (Christopher Judge) and Atreus (Sunny Suljic) — that was at the heart of its predecessor.
The story benefited from the time jump, with Atreus being more assertive and opinionated. God of War Ragnarök benefited as a game too. It could now thrust players into missions where Atreus was by himself, and more than capable of handling what came his way. Well, mostly anyway. More importantly, having time with both father and son on their own gave us new perspectives.
Sure, some parts could've been designed around. It came across as a loot simulator in places. The restrictive camera, a by-product of that oner feel, hindered combat. And there was just too much enemy fodder it threw at you, though it helped that wiping through them was always fun. God of War Ragnarök got in its way at times — but it never stopped being exciting. — Akhil Arora
Buy: God of War Ragnarök
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Rarely comes a narrative so immersive that it makes you lose sleep over the fate of its characters. The plight of the de Rune family, especially Amicia and Hugo, is soul-stirring. On top of that, even the supporting characters are fleshed out — providing an alternative perspective without undermining the protagonists. The incredible artists that lend their voices to these characters do a fantastic job of bringing them to life.
Some of the moments of rage are captured so vividly that I was left with my jaw dropped on multiple occasions. I was surprised by how naturally the game explores the influence of violence on an individual. No matter how noble her goals are, Amicia is deeply affected by the lives she has to take for the sake of her brother's well-being. Usually, such a connection between the gameplay and narrative is absent in most story-driven games.
A Plague Tale: Requiem sucks you into the grim reality of surviving in times of a rampant plague. It adds a bit of a fantastical twist to it without compromising the seriousness of the setting. I would argue that the monstrous shapes the rat plague took were doubly haunting. The aftermath of these rat swarms is shocking to behold and the game doesn't shy away from depicting its gory nature.
I can confidently say that Requiem is one of the best visual and auditory experiences I have ever had while gaming, let alone in 2022. — Siddhant Chandra
Buy: A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale Requiem Review: Gripping Narrative and Memorable Characters
Siblings Hugo and Amicia travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities
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Video games are work. They require obsessive commitment, considerable skill, and hardened perseverance to play and finish. You sink dozens of hours in a role-playing game, building your character and beefing up your stats. You exercise your grey matter in puzzle games, solving obtuse visual riddles that stand in your way to the next. You beat your head against the wall, trying to vanquish that one unfair, unkillable boss (I'm looking at you, Elden Ring). Video games are indeed hard work. But then some games recognise leisure as a fundamental essence of the play. PowerWash Simulator belongs in that category.
At its core, there's not much going on in PowerWash Simulator. You're just the owner of a small business, hosing down dirt and grime one dirty scene at a time, as you try to build your power wash empire. Armed with a high-pressure hose and a variety of power-wash guns and nozzles, you take up jobs and go around cleaning backyards, mansions, theme parks, and even a massive train.
There are no deeper mechanics at play here as well — you just point and shoot. But to see that jet of water wash away the black muck is a deeply satisfying experience. The low hum of the power washer, the fuzzy sound of the water hitting what's in front of you, and the triumphant little 'ting' you hear when you completely clean a surface are as therapeutic as games can get.
PowerWash Simulator stands out from other simulation games too. It doesn't try to simulate the action as much as it simulates the gratification you get from completing that action. To look back and marvel at your work after you're done with a cleaning job is almost like an act of self-love. "Good job, man," you say to yourself as you do a virtual pat on the back. "Now let's do the next one."
There were many great games this year, but PowerWash Simulator was one of the very few that prioritised chilling. Its therapeutic emphasis on the mundane helps it stand out in a crowd of games all desperately trying to be interesting. — Manas Mitul
Buy: PowerWash Simulator
Hosing down dirt and grime, one dirty scene at a time, can't get more satisfying
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There is a dedicated 'meow' button — what else can you ask for? But in all seriousness, Stray was a breath of fresh air and deservingly earned all the success it has achieved. Playing as an adorable feline lost in a dystopian cyberpunk world is not something I ever thought I wanted. But the developers have very thoughtfully taken various charming or annoying aspects of a cat, and woven them through the gameplay, be it (endlessly) scratching on surfaces or pushing things off of high places.
Straying off the path and slipping through every nook and cranny of its beautifully designed cyberpunk world is a visual treat. Interacting with the humanoid robot inhabitants of this dystopian world is equally delightful. It was the ultimate stress buster for me. Why scroll through your social media feed for cute cat videos, when you can embark on an adventure as a cat. Stray is almost therapeutic in that sense.
It's not the most challenging of games out there, nor are its puzzles that tough to crack. But it is the satisfying feline movements that kept me engaged. Stray has a simple mechanic that has been exceptionally executed by the developer. I am hoping we get a sequel soon, with even more refined mechanics, and an even larger world to explore. — Siddhant Chandra
Buy: Stray
Stray Review: Cat Game Is Spot on With All the Cat Stuff
In Stray, you play as an adorable feline lost in a dystopian cyberpunk world
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The Perth Festival 2014 just had its big launch, and it was quite an extravaganza. Took place in the Perth Concert Hall, which was completely full. Festival Director Jonathan Holloway went through the whole impressive program, including my new piece (http://perth.media.mit.edu/). I fly home to Boston tomorrow – finally! – but look forward to being back in Perth in late February for rehearsals and premiere of the Perth Symphony.
Well, the 2014 Perth Festival was launched last evening, and so was my new Perth Symphony (http://tinyurl.com/TodPerthWA). I did much of the groundwork over these past two weeks, listening to the city and to its natural surroundings, meeting musicians of all ages and backgrounds, and working with students from 4th grade through grad school. The work premieres to close the Festival on March 1, so it will be busy busy busy between now and then. Just got home from Perth after what seemed like 200 hours of flying…so first some sleep!


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Ticking time bomb: Kelly Ayotte's huge Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood problem
Ironically, the Republican establishment hoping to wrest control of the United States Senate from the Democrats backed the wrong candidate and it may cost them control of the Senate if she holds on to win the primary on September 14.
Will the whole truth about Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood, the case about the now repealed New Hampshire parental notification law, become generally known and scuttle former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte's campaign to become a United States Senator before or after the September 14 primary? (If AFTER, it may scuttle the Republican opportunity to wrest control of the United States Senate from the Democrats.)
Ayotte's $300,000 payout to Planned Parenthood involves Ayotte's professional judgment and integrity as well as abortion. First, as a public official, Ayotte had a duty to protect the state treasury and he law is clear: Planned Parenthood, under United States Supreme Court precedent, was not entitled to recover attorney fees and thus Ayotte provided a windfall to a controversial private organization for whom her boss, Governor Lynch, had filed an amicus brief in the case. Second, the timeline is troubling: Ayotte's appointment was set to expire in March; a new Democrat Governor and majority-Democrat appointments apparatus could have replaced her and instead she was reappointed, the $300,000 deal with Planned Parenthood was done, and Ayotte resigned a couple of months later to run for the Senate (probably not a spontaneous decision). Obvious questions of concern to voters include (1) whether that unnecessary settlement of legal fees consideration for reappointment and (2) whether Ayotte should have burdened have the state with a controversial legal fees payout or let her successor make the decision.
Ayotte inherited that case from her predecessor after he had appealed a loss in the federal district court to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She pursued the appeal, lost, petitioned the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari, received it, argued the case in the United States Supreme Court, won a remand on remedy in 2006, stood mute as the New Hampshire legislature repealed the law, mooting her case, rightly argued that under United States Supreme Court precedent (Buckhannon Board & Care Home, Inc. v. West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources, 532 U.S. 598 (2001)that Planned Parenthood was not entitled to attorney fees as "prevailing party, lost in the district court and chose not to appeal and instead negotiated a settlement under which the State of New Hampshire quietly paid $300,000 to Planned Parenthood that was not reported in the New Hampshire press until this month.
Pro-lifers, including Sarah Palin, backed Ayotte's candidacy, accepting Ayotte's claim to have "won" the case, and Palin even proclaimed Ayotte a "Mama Grizzly" and a "pro-life warrior."
A telltale sign suggested something was very wrong with this story: Dr. Douglas Black, who performs abortions at the Feminist Health Center in New Hampshire, displayed a large Kelly Ayotte for U.S. Senate in his yard.
Would a prominent abortionist do that for a true "pro-life warrior"?
A New Hampshire newspaper soon reported that $300,000 payment: www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/statenewengland/842363-227/in-09-ayotte-okd-settling-abortion-case.html.
Staff writer Kevin Landrigan provided this timeline:
"Jan. 8, 2006: U.S. Supreme Court rules states have the authority to adopt parental notification laws but an exception in N.H.'s law regarding the health of the mother is constitutionally flawed. The justices order the case back to the lower court for further review.
"July 5, 2007: Gov. John Lynch signs bill repealing parental notification law.
"July 12, 2007: U.S. District Court judge rules case is now moot in light of the law's repeal.
"Aug. 12, 2008: Judge Joseph DiClerico approves Planned Parenthood motion that as prevailing party it is entitled to have the state pay legal fees and orders both sides to negotiate.
"Sept. 19, 2008: Deputy Attorney General Orville 'Bud' Fitch e-mails Ayotte a note with an attachment titled, 'Planned Parenthood Legal Bill.' Ayotte asked current Attorney General Michael Delaney to release more than 14,000 e-mails from her years in the office, recovering many that were routinely deleted. DiClerico approves five extensions to give the parties time to come to an agreement.
"March 3, 2009: Gov. John Lynch nominates Ayotte to another term as attorney general that would run through March 31, 2013.
"March 16, 2009: Both sides submit to DiClerico that they have settled on costs the state will pay Planned Parenthood, terms not disclosed in the filing. He signs it a day later.
"April 1, 2009: Ayotte's office makes first request to Administrative Services Commissioner Linda Hodgdon for payment of the settlement, $300,000 in two equal amounts on April 1 and Aug. 1 of this year.
"July 7, 2009: Ayotte announces she will resign as attorney general to explore a run for the U.S. Senate."
Landrigan reported: "For months, Senate Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte's campaign has promoted that she 'won' a U.S. Supreme Court decision, defending a 2003 New Hampshire law requiring that a minor girl notify a parent before getting an abortion.
BUT...having conceded (quietly and wrongly) that Planned Parenthood was the "prevailing party," how can Ayotte claim she "won"?
Ayotte simply cannot have it both ways: either she "won" and Planned Parenthood was not a "prevailing party" or Planned Parenthood was a "prevailing party" and she lost.
The federal district court judge rejected the argument that Planned Parenthood was not the "prevailing party" under a United States Supreme Court case and Ayotte neglected to appeal.
"There wasn't any basis to defend a law that didn't exist anymore," Ayotte told Landrigan during a telephone interview. "The judge had ruled after the law was repealed. I had to follow the judge's ruling because there was no longer a basis on which to defend it."
That's ridiculous.
That federal district judge had not following Buckhannon, on which "liberal" Justices Ginsburg, Stevens, Souter and Breyer dissented, and instead ruled as though their broad interpretation of "prevailing party" had prevailed.
Instead of taking an appeal, Ayotte abandoned Buckhannon in favor of that deal.
This excerpt from the Scalia-Thomas concurrence in Buckhannon explains that Ayotte could not have "won" if Planned Parenthood" was the "prevailing party" and that a party that prevails in the non-legal sense does not necessarily qualify as a "prevailing party" in the legal sense:
"It is undoubtedly true, as the dissent points out by quoting a nonlegal dictionary...that the word 'prevailing' can have other meanings in other contexts: 'prevailing winds' are the winds that predominate, and the 'prevailing party' in an election is the party that wins the election. But when 'prevailing party' is used by courts or legislatures in the context of a lawsuit, it is a term of art. It has traditionally — and to my knowledge, prior to enactment of the first of the statutes at issue here, invariably — meant the party that wins the suit or obtains a finding (or an admission) of liability. Not the party that ultimately gets his way because his adversary dies before the suit comes to judgment; not the party that gets his way because circumstances so change that a victory on the legal point for the other side turns out to be a practical victory for him; and not the party that gets his way because the other side ceases (for whatever reason) its offensive conduct. If a nuisance suit is mooted because the defendant asphalt plant has gone bankrupt and ceased operations, one would not normally call the plaintiff the prevailing party. And it would make no difference, as far as the propriety of that characterization is concerned, if the plant did not go bankrupt but moved to a new location to avoid the expense of litigation. In one sense the plaintiff would have 'prevailed'; but he would not be the prevailing party in the lawsuit. Words that have acquired a specialized meaning in the legal context must be accorded their legal meaning."
Those four dissenters, in a Ginsburg opinion, conceded that "a court entry memorializing...victory" is necessary got a "prevailing party":
"The Court today holds that a plaintiff whose suit prompts the precise relief she seeks does not 'prevail,' and hence cannot obtain an award of attorney's fees, unless she also secures a court entry memorializing her victory. The entry need not be a judgment on the merits. Nor need there be any finding of wrongdoing. A court-approved settlement will do."
Planned Parenthood got $300,000 even though it did not have a court entry memorializing its "victory."
On April 25, 2009, then Attorney General Ayotte emailed a friend on her official email account about a potential Senate run.
On July 7, 2009, Ayotte resigned to consider running for the Senate seat to be vacated by Judd Gregg...as the winner of Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood, never mentioning her quiet settlement with Planned Parenthood.
Landrigan reported:
"Ayotte denied her decision to settle and pay legal costs had anything to do with seeking [Governor] Lynch's approval for another four-year term.
"'This was all about the judge's ruling, nothing more,' Ayotte said."
Ayotte refused to accept a federal appellate court ruling and went to the United States Supreme Court earlier in the case, but she was bound to accept an erroneous ruling of a federal district court judge?
Landrigan noted that Governor Lynch had publicly opposed Ayotte's decision to appeal and filed a court brief in support of Planned Parenthood's position. A settlement satisfactory to Planned Parenthood was wholly unrelated to his decision to reappoint her?
New Hampshire voters deserve better!
Abraham Lincoln was right: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time."


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At 5-4, the 49ers are behind the Arizona Cardinals (8-1) and Seattle Seahawks (6-3) in the NFC West. The Dallas Cowboys (7-3) and Seahawks are on the wild-card spots, and the Green Bay Packers (6-3) also have a better record than San Francisco.
But many of the teams ahead of the 49ers still play one another. The division-leading Cardinals, for instance, play the Seahawks twice before ending the season against the 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
The 49ers don't have one obvious or vocal leader like the Saints (quarterback Drew Brees) or the Packers (quarterback Aaron Rodgers). Instead they have a number of respected veterans, including Boldin, Frank Gore and Justin Smith, who mostly are quiet but command a room when they stand up and speak.
"It's kind of funny. There are a few guys on the team that are like that," fullback Bruce Miller said. "He (Boldin) doesn't have a whole lot to say, but when he does, guys listen to him and have respect for him. He's played in this league for a long time and at a high level and won a Super Bowl. And he's been in situations like this before."
One of 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh's in-season rituals is something he calls "wise words," in which he asks a player to deliver a speech to teammates after practice, typically the Friday before a game. Harbaugh was smart to tap Boldin at last week's make-or-break juncture of the season, and he's recited the wide receiver's message several times since.
"The main thing right now is watching the New York Giants and onward to that particular game," Harbaugh said Monday, hours after the win over the Saints. "As Anquan Boldin said, these now are one-game seasons for us, and that's the way we'll approach it."
Said Boldin: "It would be a great story for us to (have been) 4-4 and then win the Super Bowl. That's how we're looking at it – every week is win or go home. We'll approach it the same way this week. We're looking at just keeping our heads down for the last part of the season, work our butts off, compete our butts off and when it's all over, we'll look up and see where we are."
Et cetera – Linebacker Chris Borland was named the NFL's rookie of the week for his 17-tackle effort against the Saints, which also included a fumble recovery in overtime. Borland will make his fourth straight start Sunday against the Giants.
▪ The 49ers ruled out nickel cornerback Jimmie Ward (foot) and nose tackle Ian Williams (leg) from Sunday's game. Cornerback Tramaine Brock (hamstring) and receiver Bruce Ellington (ankle) are listed as questionable, but neither practiced this week.
▪ The 49ers could add nose tackle Glenn Dorsey (biceps) to the active roster Saturday. If that occurs, they would have to release a player.
Read Matt Barrows' blogs and archives at www.sacbee.com/sf49ers.
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