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Eighteen Carruthers & Roth Attorneys Named to the 2018 Best Lawyers® List; Two Named "Lawyer of the Year"
Greensboro, N.C. – Carruthers & Roth, P.A. is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys representing 26 practice areas have been named to the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Of the 18 attorneys, four were named for the first time by the publication.
In addition, among the 18 honorees, two have been selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for their particular areas of practice in Greensboro – June L. Basden was named 2018 Greensboro "Lawyer of the Year" for Commercial Finance Law and Norman F. Klick, Jr. was named 2018 Greensboro "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – Health Care. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making this accolade particularly significant.
The individual attorneys named, and the area(s) of practice in which they were recognized, are listed below (*new recognition in 2018):
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Michael J. Allen
Copyright Law Litigation – Intellectual Property
J. Stanley Atwell
June L. Basden
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Finance Law (2018 Greensboro "Lawyer of the Year" for Commercial Finance Law)
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
J. Aaron Bennett
Trust and Estates
Howard L. Borum
Land Use and Zoning Law Real Estate Law
J. Scott Dillon
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
John M. Flynn
Kenneth M. Greene
Banking and Finance Law Commercial Finance Law Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Equipment Finance Law
J. Patrick Haywood
Litigation – Construction
Kenneth R. Keller
Litigation – ERISA
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Norman F. Klick, Jr.
Litigation – Health Care (2018 Greensboro "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – Health Care)
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Jeremy S. Shrader
Richard L. Vanore
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Christopher J. Vaughn
Gregory S. Williams
Keith A. Wood
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Mark K. York*
Elizabeth J. Zook
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Our program team continues to grow and reflect a global feminist diaspora in the leadership of philanthropy.
Our program team continues to grow and reflect a global feminist diaspora in the leadership of philanthropy. We welcome the breadth and knowledge of U.S. Southern movement organizer Shaena Johnson, our new RJF Program Officer, and the powerful leadership of Courtney Okeke, our new Program Associate. Former RJF Program Officer Miabi Chatterji also now brings her depth of experience in racial justice philanthropy and her sharp analytical mind to her new role as our Senior Grants Manager.
Importantly, we want to lift up Namita Chad in her new role as Associate Director of Programs. In her eleven-year tenure at Astraea, she continues to be a transformative leader for the Program team and Astraea Foundation.
Our team will continue to uplift Astraea's tenets of advocacy; to resource and be thought partners with LGBTQI global movement leadership as we resist and build collective power and liberation.


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How do you go about changing the culture of your organisation or team? And what the heck do we mean by "culture" anyway?
I've been trying to get my thinking straight about culture. This post outlines a "frame" for thinking about, and acting on, culture: a simple and practical way for a workshop to do some useful thinking in this domain.
I'd love your feedback on this "frame".
Firstly, though, what's culture? I guess you can define organisational culture as the "group norms of behavior and the underlying shared values that help keep those norms in place". But, that feels slightly too "one-dimensional" for my liking.
The best definition of organisational culture I can come up with is based on a return to the original metaphor. Remember, a "culture" in biology is a nutrient medium in which things grow (see photo above!). I assume that "organisational culture" is simply a metaphorical use of this original idea.
In other words, the culture of our organisation is the "medium" in which we live – the "fabric" that binds us – the "nutrients" that feed us.
Just as a plant will grow strong and tall, or weak and stunted, depending on the quality of the soil it's grown in – so too for us: we will grow well and thrive in an organisation, or shrink and become our lesser selves – depending on the quality of the "medium" – the organisational culture – we are living in.
If our organisation's culture is a "medium" – how can you operate on it? I suspect you can only do so indirectly. Hence my attempt at a "frame" below.
How can we act on culture indirectly but still effectively and practically?
So, if all I can do is operate on culture indirectly, how can I do that practically and effectively?
As you can see, the diagram describes a model for how culture is influenced and how it influences us. I'll talk you through it in a minute. But the first thing I want you to notice is that the word "culture" doesn't appear anywhere. This is what I mean by having to act indirectly. To get at culture I have to act on other things.
So let's have a look at this diagram.
In the centre of my diagram is a cycle of four elements: behaviours; symbols; leadership; stories. I suspect these are the key "elements" that go to make up a culture. And therefore, if you want to change a culture you need to act on each of these elements. Let's look at each in turn.
The behaviours I'm talking abut here are the "group norms" we see. What time do people get into work? Do they feel compelled to stay late? Is there an assumption that everyone has read an email five minutes after it's been sent? Do people turn up to meetings on time – or is the culture such that you can come ten minutes late?
How we speak about people when they're not there.
How we speak to people and treat them when they've done something wrong.
Whether we keep silent and do nothing when we see something happening that's wrong.
Anyway, I suspect you get the idea. "Behaviours" is basically "the way we do things around here".
Symbols are profoundly important in our modern life: even as we tell ourselves that we are post-Enlightenment humans and not susceptible to that stuff. (If you doubt me, just notice all the rich iconography in your local shopping mall next time you're there).
Symbols are the things we see that mean something to us – either deliberate or unintentional. Years ago, I worked at a company that measured your status by the number of ceiling tiles in your office – a great symbol of a hierarchical culture.
What does the client reception area of your office look like – what message is it trying to deliver?
What's highlighted on your intranet site. Eg how easily can I find the values statements compared to how easily I can find this week's sales report.
What happens to a good sales person if they're found to breach compliance requirements?
How many women are in senior management positions (not counting HR)?
I almost chose to leave this one out – because I suspect leadership expresses itself in behaviours, stories and symbols. Nonetheless, it's such a vital way to act on culture that I had to include it.
In short, it's going to be hard to get culture change unless the leadership buys in.
The stories we tell ourselves profoundly influence the culture of our organisation. Those stories can be explicit or more implicit. Overarching stories help us make sense of our world – they can give us a "schema" into which to place things. As such they will help us explain events and make meaning. Helpfully, or unhelpfully.
For example, I wonder what the prevailing story is in traditional newspaper organisations right now? I suspect the story being told is one of industry decline and disruption. That would make for an interesting culture in most newsrooms.
What goes on below the cycle?
As you can see in my diagram, I have put greyed-out Values and Beliefs underpinning the cycle of the four cultural elements. I've greyed them out because I don't think you can act on Values and Beliefs directly. They are too fundamental. But I suspect you can get to them in the same way as you can get to culture – hence I have arrows pointing both ways. Nonetheless, your Values and Beliefs will underpin all your elements of culture: so it's good to be as aware of them as you can be.
The point of all this is how the culture is experienced each day by the individual. That's why I have a person at the top of the diagram. She will think certain things, feel certain things, and do certain things depending on the influence of the culture. I suspect that her thoughts, feelings and actions feed back into the four element cycle – hence the arrows pointing both ways.
I'd love your thoughts on this. I am trying to find an easy "frame" to use in workshops to help people make useful change.
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Hi Nick, the part for me that has real impact on the values and beliefs that an organisation instils the "why" or the purpose that drives an organisation. If this is more than just a PR exercise and a real meaning, then it should attract and ignight those that believe what the organisation or its leaders believe. It should align with the beliefs and values you represent in your diagram. If we do this the culture is much easier to align in that the stories, leadership, symbols and behaviours are really driven by our purpose. Simon Sinek is a real leader in this area.
Hi Kristy – really good point. I need to get Purpose into the diagram! It does align the other elements I think.
Culture is plural not individual. It certainly affects individuals, but it power is innately collective. Western minds tend to view the individual as the building block of society or organisations, but this in itself is a cultural trait. No individual leads or defines a culture. It is collaborative and (I think) largely below the radar of conscious choice most of the time. So any attempt to change culture must address its collective nature: tribe, cult, family. Culture compacts and aligns schemas into a self-reinforcing relationship. That is why culture affects perception rather than the other way around. Schemas are short-hand ways of dealing with complexity: right/wrong, good/bad, acceptable/unacceptable. They usually have to be shown to be inadequate before they relinquish control on our thinking. That is why deep culture change is usually so traumatic.
Thanks Peter. You guys at PS2 are great on culture – it's good to have you here!
I like the way you're talking about schemas. And it seems like you're describing culture as an "emergent" property of a community. That feels useful. It also is another angle on why it's hard to affect culture directly.
Hi Nick. Talking of theories of organisations (and culture)… back in 1938, Chester Barnard (a long-time Exec at AT&T) wrote a book based on a series of lectures he gave at Harvard. It has been re-published 11 times since then and became a cornerstone of organisational theory. About half-way through the book he describes processes that are always at work in all organisations; Organisational Processes as distinct from Operational Processes (which differ from department to department, organisation to organisation). Just four organisational processes. With minimal modification, they were adopted as foundations in Japanese management courses.
They can be broadly described as the ongoing processes of interaction (communication), visioning (purpose), motivation (aligning effort) and learning. Selection of people into (and out of) the organisation was considered implicit in those processes, but reflecting on my own experience, I find it useful to add it in as a separate process.
Perhaps they will be a useful reference point here? They are implicit in elements of your model, and include the point that Kristy makes about purpose.
Really interesting ideas Tudor. I like the "aligning effort"/"motivation" idea as well. I've had another client post on LinkedIn about "attitude" – which kind of feels similar (although probably more individual). Good to see "purpose" validated as well, as you say.
Thanks Sarah- the technical vs cultural change is a nice distinction.
Nick, I love this metaphor, and the diagram is great for culture – precisely because the word 'culture' doesn't appear. Culture is like the air we breath – as soon as you notice it, something has changed; you have stepped outside of your normal frame of reference. (Trying to suppress thoughts of elevators here).
We can only see culture by observing its constituent parts, and you have named them well.


Prior to 1966, no Masters champion had ever successfully defended his title. But Jack Nicklaus had set as his goal doing just that – and as history has shown, that determination became a virtual force of nature.
In 1966, Augusta National played unusually hard and fast, owing to a cold, dry winter – and perhaps some strategic decisions in course set-up by Masters Tournament officials. Nicklaus opened with a 68 to take a three-stroke lead but skied to a 76 on Friday. Remarkably, Ben Hogan shot a 71 and was just two behind the leaders, Peter Butler of England and Paul Harney. An even-par third round (despite a 38 on the inward nine) gave Nicklaus a share of the lead with Tommy Jacobs. Hogan and Arnold Palmer were two back. An even-par 72 on Sunday put him into a tie with Jacobs and Gay Brewer, and Nicklaus won the Monday playoff with a 70 to Jacobs' 72 and Brewer's 78. The even-par finish 288 in regulation was 17 shots higher than the golden bear's winning score a year prior.


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Huawei shows off new Honor Magic smartphone
by Slobodan Simic on21 December 2016
5-incher with curved body and rear dual-camera setup
Huawei has unveiled its love for curves by announcing the Honor Magic smartphone, with 5.09-inch AMOLED QHD screen, curved glass front and back, Kirin 950 SoC and rear dual-camera setup.
Measuring 146.1x69.9x7.8mm and weighing 145g, the new Honor Magic has been teased by Huawei for a while, calling it the "concept" smartphone, which is something taken from the Xiaomi book. Nevertheless, it still comes with enough new features to justify its concept tease.
Featuring a 5.09-inch AMOLED QHD 2560x1440 resolution screen (adding up to 577ppi), placed behind a curved glass, makes the Honor Magic a mere 7.8mm thick, which is not bad. The heart of the Honor Magic is Huawei's own Kirin 950 SoC with octa-core CPU part featuring four Coretax-A72 cores clocked at 2.3GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
It also comes with a 2,900mAh battery that can get 90 percent charge in half an hour, 70 percent in 20 minutes and 40 percent in 10 minutes, thanks to Huawei Magic Power charger.
Huawei also equipped the Honor Magic with a dual 12-megapixel main camera (color and monochrome) with f/2.2 aperture and 1.4µm pixels as well as an 8-megapixel front camera.
Huawei Honor Magic runs on Android 6.0 OS with Honor Magic Live OS on top of it and also features the DeepThink, a digital assistant with FaceCode, which uses an infrared camera to recognize users' eyes or a fingerprint reader below the front home key.
Unfortunately, the Huawei Honor Magic also comes with a premium price tag of CNY 3,700, which converts to roughly US $530 or €500, and it is unknown if it will become available outside of China.
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24HOV #6 – THANK YOU!
We would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU for making our latest edition of the 24 Hours of Vinyl marathon a success! It was the first time we did the event outside of our home base of Montreal so it was very thrilling for us to go to Vancouver and host this event we love so much.
15 DJ's relayed for an entire day dedicated to listening & sharing amazing music, from all angles. We had some local legends on the roster, we had some new school talent, guys, fly ladies. Funk, Soul, Boogie, Classic Rap, Early Dubstep, Psyche Rock. You name it…. We rocked 12's, 45's, 10's and a few acetates too!
The recorded sets & pictures will be up soon.
We would like to thank Red Bull Vancouver for hosting the event in their beautiful office!
Big thank you to all the DJ's.
Be sure to catch the next edition of the 24HOV marathon which will be on March 2nd, as part of the official Nuit Blanche event in Montreal!
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Was it a good idea to visit Glacier National Park when I only had 2 days to spare and wasn't legally old enough to rent a car?
…perhaps not.
But terrible ideas haven't stopped me before (see: every decision I've ever made). In August, I landed in Kalispell at Glacier Park International Airport on Sunday afternoon, and was on my way out by Tuesday after lunch. Here's a rundown of everything I did in 48 hours without a car at Glacier National Park and the surrounding area, plus what I wish I would've done if I had more time.
How to Spend 2 Days in Glacier National Park
Day 1: Landing in Kalispell
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) has direct flights from Seattle, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Denver and Las Vegas. Both of my layovers out of Kansas City were at SLC. Side note: Utah is super pretty from up in the air. It's on my list as a must-visit destination.
I landed in FCA just before 1 p.m. and knew exactly where I wanted to go. Luckily, Kalispell and the surrounding area has Uber, so I hailed a ride to the Whitefish Mountain Resort. It's roughly a 30-minute drive.
Don't sweat it if you can't find a ride that far though. If you can get into downtown Whitefish, you'll be fine. But more on that in a bit.
Whitefish Mountain Resort is unfathomably beautiful. I've never been in a resort so expansive and luxurious. It's located within Big Mountain, and you can book a condo, home or hotel room. There are so many hiking and skiing trails, and a bunch of restaurants and activities. Someday, I'd like to book a night here.
Instead, I booked a Scenic Lift ticket. You don't have to be a guest to enjoy the ride, and it goes all the way up Big Mountain. So I, armed with my ticket and backpack full of clothing and toiletries for my stay, walked up to Chair 6 Base Lodge and began the ride.
Chair 6 will take you up to the main part of the resort. There are restaurants and places to rent equipment and whatnot. If you didn't get your scenic chair lift ticket here, the office is right in front of where you'll board; Chair 1 Big Mountain Express.
The view was unbelievable. Everything was green and bright. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. It felt like a scene out of a movie
I stopped at the Summit House Restaurant and Bar for an oddly timed meal. What an incredible view.
If you wanted to, you could totally start a hike from this point, or continue on the chair lift trail. But I had been dying to explore downtown Whitefish, so down the Chair 1 Big Mountain Express I went.
Going down had the best views. You could easily see Whitefish Lake.
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The S.N.O.W bus shuttle service is a FREE shuttle that goes from Whitefish Mountain Resort all the way to downtown Whitefish. It was only around a 10 or 15 minute wait before the bus arrived at the resort, and off I was.
You can track the bus live, but given the mountainous location I was in, I had trouble getting service. Just a heads up.
The S.N.O.W bus shuttle is an excellent way to get from downtown Whitefish to the Whitefish Mountain Resort. So if you can't find an Uber that'll take you all the way, consider the S.N.O.W bus.
The bus driver was so friendly. He asked what I was interested in downtown and I immediately said, "Art galleries!" He told me he'd drop me off by his favorite one.
Just a few minutes later, I walked into the Sunti World Art Gallery. It's absolutely worth a visit. It's full of hyper realistic sculptures and paintings that are breathtaking to look at. It's the kind of thing that my dad, who collects art like this, would love.
Downtown Whitefish is full of fun, touristy things to do. I had an absolute blast. There are a bunch of art galleries with stunning displays. Some cute souvenir shops dotted the main road and I left several with a few gifts for friends. There were a couple fun antique shops that made me wish I had an apartment here so I could furnish it with solely antique finds.
And… there were huckleberries. It was huckleberry season in Montana, lucky me. If you're unfamiliar, huckleberries taste like a somewhat more tart version of a blueberry. They can be used in just about any dish, as I soon found out. In summation I had the following huckleberry infused foods; ice cream, BBQ sauce, italian soda, pie, creme brulee, jam, French toast and fudge.
I don't mess around when it comes to food, folks.
My first taste of this came at Sweet Peaks ice cream. Don't mind the line, (it nearly went out the door) it moves fast. It's the sweetest, freshest ice cream I've had in awhile.
At this point, it was time for me to check into my hotel. I was staying at the Belton Chalet, the first Great Northern Railway hotel in the area. It's surprisingly affordable given its location. It's also a pickup and dropoff point for the Red Bus tours, but we'll get to that later.
There are essentially two ways to get to the Belton Chalet. There's an Amtrak that leaves from downtown Whitefish twice a day, once in the a.m., and once in the p.m. It'll take you into West Glacier, and from there it's less than 5 minutes walking distance to the hotel.
Of course, I booked this trip last minute, so all of the train tickets were sold out. So… I called an Uber.
There are also a few shuttle services in case you'd rather not rely on a ride share app or the train schedule. The most reasonably priced one is Momentum Transport.
About 30 minutes later I arrived at the Belton Chalet. It's so beautiful. It's clear that there's been a serious effort to maintain the historic charm.
The view is really something, isn't it?
Belton also has an attached restaurant. It's equal parts rustic and high end. Also, the first place I've ever had bison. If you're a party of more than two, I would suggest getting a reservation. It's a small space and crowds up fast.
I tucked in for an early night since Day Two would be an all day adventure. The room was just… so dang cozy. I wanna live there.
Day 2: Red Bus Tours
Day Two was just unbelievable. I saw so much of Glacier in just 8 hours.
Everyone and their mother told me to take a Red Bus tour when they found out I was going to Glacier. The hotel manager. My Uber driver. They all raved about it. And now? So am I.
Red Bus tours are historic in Glacier. These giant buses have been taking visitors through the park since 1914. Amazingly, the fleet of buses (33 total) from the 1930's is still running.
The red color comes from the park's Ripe Mountain Ash Berry. The hood of the bus is a tarp that can be pulled back so you can see everything around you. You driver is lovingly referred to as a "Jammer" because back when the buses had standard transmissions, you could hear them jamming the gears while going up to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
In addition to the Belton, West Side Red Bus tours will pick up from West Glacier KOA, Apgar Visitor Center and Lake McDonald Lodge. You select your hotel when you book the ticket.
The most comprehensive Red Bus tour from the West Side of Glacier is the Crown of the Continent. It's about 8 hours, starting in the early a.m. It begins with a stop at Lake McDonald. Then you'll go up the Going-to-the-Sun Road and make a stop at the Crown of the Continent at Logan Pass. Then you'll go down to Swiftcurrent Valley where you can grab lunch at Many Glacier Hotel. On the way back you'll go past St. Mary Lake and a glacier spot before being returned to your hotel.
It is quite the itinerary and I was spent by the time all was said and done. That being said, I'd do it all over again.
I was picked up at 8 a.m., ready to go. I had on a cotton tee, jeans and a jacket with gloves. Nothing fancy, but bring layers. Even in August, the weather changes dramatically during the day.
During our first drive it was chilly. I was so glad I remembered gloves. I needed them. We quickly picked up the rest of the group, I'd estimate about 10 in total, and we made our way to Lake McDonald.
We pulled into the parking lot outside of Lake McDonald Lodge, which is a site on its own.
And then… Lake McDonald in the early hours. It was so quiet and peaceful. I could hear the brook bubbling behind me as I walked around. It was simply lovely.
Then we began driving up the Going-to-the-Sun Road, where our Jammer pointed out our first big point of interest… Heaven's Peak. It's a beautiful mountain that, due to its makeup, is not climber-friendly at all. Your gear wouldn't be able to latch on, and you'd just… slide. So, pretty to look at, not pretty to climb.
Our next stop was the Highline Loop. It's on the only switchback along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and provides a beautiful view.
We took a lot of photos, and I had some fun with it.
You'll pass through a scenic road full of mountain peaks before arriving at Logan Pass. There's a visitor center with info on the park, as well as a nature trail. I had a few minutes to myself to walk around and take it all in.
Our Jammer actually spotted a few mountain goats alongside one of the mountains. He even let me borrow his binoculars so I could get a better view. That would be our first, but not our last, glimpse of wildlife.
We made a quick stop so our Jammer could point out a glacier within viewing distance. The sad thing about Glacier is that it's on track to lose all of its remaining namesakes if climate change isn't stopped. I'm not here to debate on whether or not you believe in climate change, because there's no debate. It's real, and Glacier is a prominent victim.
Here, you can see what I believe is Jackson Glacier from this vantage point. This would be the only glacier we'd really see on this tour. Not a complaint, just a fact.
At this point, it was around lunch time, so we rolled into Swiftcurrent Lake at Many Glacier Hotel for lunch. I would love to stay here some day. Just look at this beautiful view.
Imagine waking up to this in the morning.
Many Glacier Hotel has a lot going on. From here, you can take a boat cruise to the Grinnell Glacier trail. They own a stable, so you could horseback ride through the park. And of course, there are Red Bus tours that take you through the East Side of Glacier.
I grabbed a quick lunch then set off exploring the area and taking photos.
Yup, I'm definitely coming back. This is heaven.
After lunch, we started the trip back via the way we came. This time, we stopped at Saint Mary Lake to take in Wild Goose Island. This entire area just felt like Glacier. Like what I had imagined when I first decided to come here.
Driving past the lake, our Jammer noticed a few cars stopped along the road, so he slowed down. Then, told us that there was a moose at the watering hole! I don't have any photos, as the moose was a bit of a distance away, but even then, it was huge! It was so incredible to see that on our tour.
As we drove toward Logan Pass, we passed the Weeping Wall. I managed to snap a good photo. Weeping Wall is a runoff-fed waterfall that seeps out of the Garden Wall. It's also me during finals, but that's another story.
We made one more, quicker stop at Logan Pass…
…and a final look at the Highline Loop.
Finally, we ended our journey at Red Rock Point. The water here is a clear turquoise blue, and you can see the multicolored rocks scattered throughout. Even in August, the water looked cold.
However, at this point, the weather was nice enough for a tee shirt and jeans. It was nothing but clear skies and sunshine as I was dropped off at the Belton. What a day.
I ended it all with dinner and dessert at the Belton.
Day 3: West Glacier Village
My plans for Day Three got a bit derailed. I was going to be at the airport by 2 p.m., so there wasn't a whole lot I could do activity-wise. I had booked a 10 a.m. float trip, but that had been cancelled, and no other boating companies could fit me in. Luckily, I was a stone's throw away from West Glacier Village, so I decided to spend the day exploring the area before I had to leave.
I had breakfast at the Glacier Highland, next door to the Belton. It was the ultimate comfort food and a great way to start the morning.
I walked into West Glacier Village, and, first things first, got my photo next to the park welcome sign.
Then, I walked down to the banks of Middlefork Flathead River.
There's a small trail nearby. I went for a casual stroll, and saw a deer meandering through. Again, it was a distance away, so the photo quality is garbage, but here you go.
West Glacier Village has a few shops and cafes that kept me busy. I got a few souvenirs for friends, some more huckleberry foods, and tried Flathead sour cherry soda.
All in all, it was a nice way to spend a day. I wish I could've done a float tour, but this was a decent substitute.
One taxi later, I was at FCA getting ready to leave Montana.
What I Wish I Would've Done
For someone who had no car and almost no time, I don't think I did too bad! I had a great time and saw a lot of Glacier. I think if I had two more days, it would've been perfect.
I would've liked to take the train to the East Side and spend the night there. A Red Bus tour called Big Sky Circle departs from East Side lodges and hits more of the park that I wasn't able to visit. I'd be down for that.
I really enjoyed the Red Bus tours. I think they're a great option if you're like me. Driving in Glacier is not for the faint of heart. It's two laned and Going-to-the-Sun has some pretty scary looking drops. Knowing me, I'd have a death grip on the steering wheel the whole time, and would not even be thinking about the scenery. The Red Bus tours make it easy for you to take it all in, worry-free.
Something else to consider is Glacier has a free shuttle service that makes several stops throughout the park. It's worth looking into if you don't want to shell out for a Red Bus tour. My one caveat is that these buses will likely be crowded, whereas the Red Buses have a limited amount of passengers. So if you're claustrophobic, proceed with caution.
My last day, I'd like to hike Grinnell Glacier. I think there would be something special about seeing a glacier up close. So that's on the bucket list as well.
Overall, turns out you can visit Glacier without a car and only 48 hours to spare. You won't be able to do it all, but it's a great start!
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Quebec government's moves to protect French language spark debate amid pandemic
By Gloria Henriquez	Global News
Updated September 23, 2020 6:16 pm
2:01 Quebec says protecting French language a priority
WATCH: The national assembly in Quebec has declared that protecting the French language is essential and must be a priority, even during a pandemic – Sep 23, 2020
Quebec's national assembly has passed a motion to affirm the importance of protecting the French language.
Parti Québécois (PQ) Leader Pascal Bérubé's motion asked that the national assembly declare that the protection of the French language is essential and a priority at all times, even during a pandemic.
The motion also asks the federal government again to make sure the French Charter also applies to companies of federal jurisdiction.
It comes amid backlash over a multi-million-dollar investment in the Office québécois de la langue Française (OQLF), Quebec's so-called "language police."
Read more: Quebec plans to expand French language law to federally regulated businesses
The CAQ recently announced plans to reinforce efforts by the OQLF, including hiring more inspectors. The goal is to crack down on businesses that don't comply with Bill 101.
The investment has sparked spirited debates.
Read more: Quebec introduces new resources to enforce French language laws
"In Québec when businesses will go bankrupt, we'll make sure they do it in French," tweeted Montreal comedian Sugar Sammy.
His comment ignited criticism from people such as Journal de Montreal columnist Sophie Durocher, who considered his "joke" a bad and scornful commentary on Quebec.
1:59 Free French classes for all Quebecers?
Free French classes for all Quebecers? – Dec 4, 2019
At the national assembly, the language debate spilled over into the hallways.
Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade was interrupted by a reporter when she was giving a statement in English right after she gave the same statement in French.
"Know that's not done," said Louis Lacroix, a reporter with 98.5 F.M.
For some, a language debate might seem oddly planted in the middle of a pandemic, when some believe health should take precedence.
But a language debate amid a pandemic might be part of a bigger political strategy.
Read more: 40% of Quebec companies want their employees to have English language skills, poll finds
Daniel Béland, director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC), said there are reasons for the timing.
Béland said recent polls show that there is a renewed sense of worry about the future of the French language in Quebec.
"They basically focus on their base because they know their re-election will be about maintaining their support among francophone voters, especially older francophone voters," Béland said.
Béland says the Parti Québécois is competing with the CAQ for the attention of those francophone voters.
–With files from Global's Raquel Fletcher
Quebec politicsParti QuebecoisCAQQuebec National AssemblyBill 101Quebec language debateDominique AngladeOQLFLanguage Issues