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Letters to the Editor – April 14, 2010
A letter from the editor?
OK, I know the Eye is quirky, but I found it odd to see printed a "letter to the editor" written by the editor of the Eye to himself responding to a "letter to the editor" from the previous week which had been written in response to an editorial (er, I mean "So-Called Thoughts") written by the same Eye editor the week before that.
It just seems odd that the Eye editor's letter used "letter to the editor" column space to dismantle opinions expressed in a "letter to the editor." Isn't a major function of the "letter to the editor" component of newspapers to serve as a forum for readers to express views on what they read in their newspaper that they do or don't agree with (in this case the letter-writer whom the Eye editor's "letter to the editor" targeted had written a "letter to the editor" thoughtfully disagreeing with "So-Called Thoughts" expressed by the Eye editor).
Was the Eye editor writing his "letter to the editor" as his plain old citizen self and not as the Eye editor in his letter to himself? Will people now think twice before writing a "letter to the editor" to express an opinion on something they read for fear that they may get a direct response printed the following week from the editor himself, posing as his citizen-self, dismantling their letter? (And isn't the blog forum better for this sort of ping-pongy banter anyway?).
As Dr. Seuss said: "So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads."
Melissa Kraemer
Note: It's simple: anyone can write a letter to the editor. And speaking of letters, you probably won't like this, either. Every so often a letter or press release comes in so lazily creatively punctuated that fixing it would amount to rewriting the damn thing. Since the writer of the letter below didn't prioritize basic syntactical propriety, we, being quirky, don't feel obligated to spend five minutes as his punctuation janitor. Enjoy. – Ed.
The raw feed from Fieldbrook
Up-date on the Trikke trickster; I was going to call this rant. "Compassion for the Police"
Well, after talking to a few citizens. The Un-official poll results are in. Most people feel the police of Arcata should have better things to do than "create laws" by abusing the "Color of Law". That is a "law enforcement agent" should not "suggest" that their judgement about what is a crime is actually forbidden.
I have heard a few stories , where as the police frequently use intimidation in their dealing with the public. I would make a few assumptions. One, the job attracts petty tyrants with a over blown sense of what's "Right" . And given the power to intimidate, they frequently lose control.
This is where "Compassion" comes into play. We must feel sorry for these people who originally joined the force to do good. Ya know "Protect 'n Serve" but corruption is a real danger. The point is , and I do have one, they are suffering. And we feel the pain.
Now, that the Farmer's Market is back, I look forward to doing more research. Feel Safe?
george kirkpatrick
fieldbrook
A gathering for Allison
Please join us in a meet and greet gathering for Allison Jackson, candidate for Humboldt County District Attorney, on Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Dale and Rachel Barnett, 2522 Dragonfly Lane, Sutter Ranch Estates, McKinleyville.
This is your opportunity to meet and support Allison.
Debbie Barnett
For the Barnetts and The Quigleys
Problematic politicians
Elections are being held in the coming months and many critical issues needing attention have not been addressed. In the last decade, I have spent considerable time lobbying locally and in Sacramento, founded a non-profit, volunteered thousands of hours, spent thousands of dollars of my own money; have been educating the public via my radio show on KMUD on animal welfare issues, and was responsible for the State Attorney General Elder Abuse Task Force investigation of the Mesa Lundberg case. Despite all this, there obviously seems to be a lack of appreciation and attention by those who serve us as our District Attorney, Second District Supervisor and elected Sheriff.
What I find interesting is since our District Attorney came into office in 2003, there has NOT been one animal abuse case prosecuted out of the Second District. To be fair, no one in the Second District can recall any animal abuse case prosecuted in this area for over 25 years. It is also fair to note that there has been no Elder Abuse Task Force formed by our current District Attorney as was promised in his first campaign. But then again a politician who makes over $130,000 a year would say anything to get support from well-known activists like Jan Lundberg and Vernell (Spring) Lundberg. Mesa Lundberg is now dead and her house in Arcata was sold off and our District Attorney refused to intervene though it was his duty to do so! And I must note I have a laundry list of issues which will be brought to light in the next few months which Gallegos has failed to do.
Clif Clendenen has also failed to step up to the plate as Supervisor and many ways has become a liability to the Second District by his refusal to acknowledge his constituency and the issues which impact our daily lives. The Second District has tons of wonderful volunteers who have spent thousands of hours of their own time without a paycheck, medical benefits, or compensation. This man is being paid over $80,000 with full benefits and he can not even return a phone call. Clif lacks an understanding of government process which is indicative of his misplaced priorities which do not coincide with the average American Family. Sitting on a train committee and focusing on the Community Park is not why the taxpayers elected him.
Focusing on Animal Abuse and current laws which predicate oversight and enforcement, looking at my own copy of the California Penal Codes starting with section 597, Animal Cruelty and the duty of our Sheriff's Department to enforce public safety, all I can say is that there seems to be a contingent of law enforcement individuals which resent that I can read and bring animal welfare issues to the forefront in a way which will require them to act in addition to bringing about absolute change!
Lastly, I have been the victim of political retaliation and have decided to be silent no more. Those in leadership positions please be advised that there are those of us who do not need to be employed by the government to understand what your duties are. And that there are those of us who have no qualms challenging you to make you do your job and make you earn your salary.
Barbara Shults, R.N., L.N.C., Director
North Coast Animal Welfare Advocacy Center
Nurse and Labor Activist
Host of Animal Advocate on KMUD
NHUHSD doing its homework
The Northern Humboldt Union High School District has been approached by members of the community who have expressed an interest in Northern Humboldt investigating a bond to potentially address some facility needs at Arcata and McKinleyville High Schools.
At the August, 2009 Board of Trustees meeting during public comments, community members spoke in favor of pursuing a bond. Based on that input, a representative from a bond company presented information regarding a general obligation bond at the October, 2009 board meeting. This information along with continued discussion regarding the needs of the district led the Board of Trustees to direct the district administration at the December, 2009 board meeting to formally investigate the process for pursuing a bond as well as to clarify what needs exist that proceeds from a bond could address.
Since the December meeting, the district administration has met with site administrators, teachers and staff to identify facility needs at each school site. As needs have been identified, the district administration has assigned a cost for the projects by working with local firms who have shared their expertise in determining what the potential projects would cost. Some of the facility needs that have been identified include updated technology for students, a fine arts facility at AHS, multi-use physical education field improvements at both schools, expanded solar power systems and modern media/career centers in our libraries.
The district is continually adding to the list and seeking more information as new needs are identified. As of this date, no decision has been made on what projects to possibly pursue through the use of a gen
eral obligation bond.
On Tuesday, March 30, the Board of Trustees approved the selection of a bond company to assist the district as it determines whether or not to pursue a bond in the November 2010 election. The selection of a bond company does not obligate the district to pursue a bond. The decision to pursue a general obligation bond for facility needs will be made by the Board of Trustees at a regularly scheduled board meeting.
The Northern Humboldt Union High School District in its 116 years of existence has never previously pursued a bond. The Board of Trustees and district administration recognize the difficult economic times we are experiencing and are attempting to complete a thorough and complete investigation of both the needs in the district and how those needs can possibly be addressed.
We welcome community input and would appreciate the opportunity to answer any questions that members of the community may have regarding facility needs or the process we are following. The district administration can be reached at (707) 839-6470. Thank you.
Kenny Richards, District Superintendent
Brian Stephens, Assistant Superintendent
Plan It Green thanks
The Plan It Green conference organizers would like to thank the countless volunteers (too many to list) and the visitors – about 1,000 – who helped make the fourth annual Building Green Communities Conference a rousing success.
We would also like to thank the sponsors and exhibitors that helped finance this event and keep it free and open to the public.
We would also like to acknowledge the inspiring "visions of the future" provided by students of Fuente Nueva Charter School, Coastal Grove Charter School, and Jacoby Creek School in the form of artwork or poetry. Thank you students and the youth of our community – next year's conference, the "Next Generation," will be about you!
Steve Salzman, P.E.
GreenWay Partners, Inc.
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Elizabeth Lovitt Cann started her academic studies in a private school in Montreal and at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. In 1921 she moved to New York, where she studied at the School of Applied Design for Women. From 1922 to 1936 she traveled and lived in France, England, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Algiers. During those years she studied at the Harvey Proctor School In England, at the Academie Julien, the Atelier chez Bileul and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere in Paris. Painter in a realistic style, Cann was best known as a portraitist. Her portraits of women in wartime are recognized for showing the domestic routine and loneliness during the war. She also did landscape, still life painting and drawing in conté and pencil on lithographic plates. After 1923, Elizabeth Cann had several exhibitions in Canada and abroad. In 1927 the Johnson Art Galleries mounted her first solo exhibition in Montreal. Her work was accepted at the Spring Salon in Paris (1929) and one of her paintings was accepted at the Royal Canadian Academy exhibition in Toronto in 1930. In 1936 she returned to Yarmouth, where she continued painting until her death in 1977.
Kelly, Gemey. Elizabeth Cann. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Dalhousie Art Gallery, 1987.


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Netflix Sets a Date for 'House of Cards' Season Two, Releases Moody Teaser
Netflix Sets a Date for 'House of Cards' Season Two, Releases Moody Teaser
Dec 4, 2013 10:25 am
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Season two of "House of Cards" will premiere on February 14th, 2014 — Valentine's Day. Netflix announced the return date of its high-profile D.C. drama (produced by Media Rights Capital) by releasing a moody teaser, below, featuring Robin Wright wordlessly smoking, alone.
The first season of the Emmy-nominated series, which also stars Kevin Spacey and is produced by Beau Willimon, premiered February 1st, making it just over a year for the show to have its return. For the first time, with its upcoming original children's show "Turbo: F.A.S.T.," Netflix will be trying out a different releasing technique of putting out five episodes and then rolling the rest out over the year, but the streaming service has just confirmed that all 13 episodes of season two of "House of Cards" will go live at once in all Netflix territories, as before.
Netflix's season two description:
In the second season, Francis (Spacey) and Claire (Wright) Underwood continue their ruthless rise to power as threats mount on all fronts. Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara, "American Horror Story"), an up-and-coming reporter and Francis's former paramour, is inching closer to the truth about his crimes. President Walker's (Michel Gill, "The Good Wife") billionaire confidante Raymond Tusk (Gerald McRaney, "Southland") demands that Francis reciprocate political favors or face retribution. And Claire must confront the increasing glare of the spotlight as it eats away at her and Francis's once private existence. The Underwood's must overcome these dangers — past and present — to avoid losing everything, regardless of collateral damage they leave in their wake.
Robin Wright will be making her directorial debut in season two, and Carl Franklin, James Foley, John David Coles and Jodie Foster are all set to also direct episodes. Executive producer David Fincher, who helmed the first two episodes of season one, is notably not on the list of directors this time around — he's currently working on "Gone Girl."
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His Cause: NFL broadcaster's shoes will show damaged brain
BOSTON (AP)NFL player turned broadcaster Ross Tucker will wear shoes showing an image of a traumatized brain to raise money for the families of players who suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
As part of the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" initiative, Tucker designed the shoes that picture Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau and offensive lineman Tom McHale, who were both diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease linked to concussions and repeated head trauma.
The shoes say "End CTE" on the side, and on the toe is an image of McHale's brain showing the decay caused by the disease. They will be auctioned off to raise money for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, which funds research into CTE and supports families of those afflicted with the disease.
An offensive lineman who spent parts of five seasons in the NFL, Tucker said he will wear the shoes during the pregame radio show on Westwood One when the New York Jets play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
"I vividly remember playing against Junior Seau in 2003 and specifically remember a couple of collisions with Junior in that game," Tucker said. "Now that I know what they can do to a football player's brain and how CTE can impact a family, I'm committed to doing my part to help the Concussion Legacy Foundation team learn how to diagnose and treat this terrible disease."
McHale, who played nine seasons with the Buccaneers, Eagles and Dolphins, died in 2008 at the age of 45 and was one of the first former NFL players to be diagnosed with CTE.
Seau played 21 years with the Chargers, Dolphins and Patriots. He died in 2012 of a gunshot wound to the chest and was also found to have suffered from CTE, which can only be diagnosed posthumously.


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UAE's Tristar Transport Company signs Korean ship deal
10 November 2013 9:18 AM By Meed
Tristar predicts uptick in shipping industry
UAE-based logistics firm Tristar Transport Company has signed a $200m order for six new tankers from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, in a deal that suggests conditions in the shipping industry are beginning to improve.
The meidum-range and chemcial vessels will be delivered in 2016 and will be placed on a long-term charter with an oil company. The ships are designed to be highly fuel-efficient, which will help the oil major counter the rising cost of bunkering.
Tristar anticipates that demand for these ships will be strong due to an expected recovery in the shipping industry, the firm said in a statement. Tankers hauling refined oil products are forecast to return to profitability from next year, for the first time since 2008. The crude oil refining capabilities of the Middle East are also being expanded that will generate further demand for vessels.
In 2011, Tristar disposed of two old medium-range tankers and has been waiting for signs of a market upturn to acquire new ships.
Following this latest deal with South Korea, Tristar says it intends to acquire further ships in the future.
Abu Dhabi signs Japanese oil storage expansion deal
14 January 2020 4:49 PM By Indrajit Sen
Adnoc will expand the storage capacity of its existing Japanese facility to 8 million barrels of crude
Borouge, the JV of Adnoc and Austria's Borealis, is also reportedly looking to alter the scope of the Borouge 4 project
Abu Dhabi finalising electric vehicle policy
14 January 2020 11:05 AM By Jennifer Aguinaldo
Abu Dhabi's Energy Department is preparing a framework to accommodate electric vehicles into its overall sustainability strategy
Adnoc enters elite petrochemicals space
Abu Dhabi energy major is mulling exploring a high-risk, higher-reward zone with the Indonesia crude-to-chemicals project plan


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Melissa Benoist on Her Broadway Debut in 'Beautiful': "It has given me a newfound respect for what I do for a living"
What did her Broadway debut mean to Melissa Benoist? And how does playing Carole King influence her performance as Supergirl, Kara Zor.
Bryan Cranston: "From the age of 25, I became a working actor and never looked back"
"Heisenberg and Breaking Bad became this avalanche. And I had to step away from it so I didn't get swallowed up by Walter White." – Bryan Cranston
Lupita Nyong'o on Her Broadway Debut: "When we get up on that stage, you do not know what will happen"
"I think theater offers a chance to flex muscles that then only help to sustain cinematic work." – Lupita Nyong'o
Jenny Jules on Her Broadway Debut in 'The Crucible', Working with the Cast and Keeping Her Voice in Shape
"The first preview for me is a really special performance because nobody else has seen it. And in comes the character that's been missing from your production the whole time, which is the audience." – Jenny Jules
Saoirse Ronan on Her Broadway Debut: "There's no real respite. You're thinking of every possible [meaning] one line could have"
"I literally have never, ever, done a professional play before." – Saoirse Ronan
Forest Whitaker on Making His Broadway Debut in 'Hughie': "His rhythms are starting to invade inside of me"
"I want to get better as an actor, to keep trying to work harder, trying to discover something different" – Forest Whitaker
Jennifer Hudson on Making Her Broadway Debut in 'The Color Purple' and the Violence of 'Chi-Raq'
"I'm always excited to see what I'm going to learn onstage with a different crowd." – Jennifer Hudson
Susan Heyward Talks 'Powers', Martin Scorsese's 'Vinyl', Auditioning and More!
"I think audiences want to watch characters go through something, so it's kind of okay to leave things a little messy, a little undone, if we can be truthful to that." – Susan Heyward on rehearsing
New 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' Star Tyler Lea on Taking Over from a Tony Award Winner
"I haven't done a whole lot. This is my first huge thing. This is my first bite. I was waiting it out and then I caught a really, really big fish." – Tyler Lea
Preview: 'Misery' on Broadway Starring Bruce Willis & Laurie Metcalf
'Misery' on Broadway: Check out our preview of the new play starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf!
Keira Knightley on Making Her Broadway Debut: "I think actually that's why I enjoy theater: It doesn't exist"
Keira Knightley on her Broadway debut, Therese Raquin: "I don't know how to do it and there are so many problems with putting it on. But I was sort of up for the challenge"
Say It With Flowers? Bouquet Tossing Man Interrupts Keira Knightley's Broadway Debut
On the first night of previews on Thursday, October 1, an unknown male audience member in the mezzanine went to the railing and shouted out to Knightley.
Anna Chlumsky on Her Broadway Debut: "For me, it was an opportunity to go in the direction that I hadn't played in a while"
"I think my personality lends itself to ensembles" – Anna Chlumsky
Anna Chlumsky on Character Backstories and Her Broadway Debut in 'You Can't Take It With You'
Veep actress Anna Chlumsky is using her time off from filming the popular HBO series…
Michael Cera on Making His Broadway Debut: "You get used to having an audience, I think. Your body gets used to that in a weird way"
Michael Cera portrayed one of the all-time hipster paradigms in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,…
Emma Stone in Talks to Star in Broadway's 'Cabaret'… Again
With Michelle Williams set to depart her role of Sally Bowles in Broadway's Cabaret on November…
Michelle Williams on 'Cabaret' Opening Night: "It made me feel like a very lucky little girl"
What a difference a month makes in the mind of a Broadway performer. Though in…
Chris O'Dowd on the Crowds Outside 'Of Mice and Men' On Broadway
Though James Franco is obviously the main draw for Of Mice and Men on Broadway,…
James Franco Says He's Not Nervous About His Broadway Debut Because Everything is Awesome
James Franco was already an easy target for jokes even before he recently made headlines…
Andy Karl and Margo Seibert Talk 'Rocky: The Musical' on 'Today'
Andy Karl and Margo Seibert, the stars of Rocky: The Musical, talked to Today's Matt…


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Q: Matplotlib imshow in Pycharm Ipython not always displaying image I'm using Pycharm IDE for Ipython and like it a lot. However, recently I'm having trouble with the matplotlib pyplot imshow function. Sometimes it works properly and displays an image but other times it just hangs (the cell is not executed, its labeled by the asterisk). You can execute additional cells after this with the image never being displayed. Im on OS X mavericks, using pycharm 5, latest ipython and matplotlib versions, enthought canopy python 2.7.. anyone experiencing something similar and worked out a solution?

A: Use
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.imshow(im)
plt.show()

and also use the "Scientific Mode " under the "View" menu. It will be shown in that panel.

A: The code might be helpful:
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.imshow(im)
plt.show()

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1st February 1887 (131 Years)
Hollywood, California becomes a registered town.
Russia adopts the Gregorian calendar.
1st February 1944 (74 Years)
Piet Mondrian, the Dutch pioneer of abstract art and important contributor to the De Stijl art movement, died.
Buster Keaton, American actor, best known for his silent films, dies.
Vietnam War: Operation "Big Spring" begins.
1st February 2013 (5 Years)
The Shard, the tallest building in the European Union, is opened to the public.
2nd February 1868 (150 Years)
Pro-Imperial forces captured Osaka Castle from the Tokugawa shogunate and burned it to the ground.
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce, Irish novelist and poet, was born.
New York City's Grand Central Terminal opened.
2nd February 1943 (75 Years)
World War II: The Battle of Stalingrad comes to conclusion as Soviet troops accept the surrender of 91,000 remnants of the Axis forces.
The Battle of Stalingrad , one of the bloodiest battles in history, ends.
American actress Farrah Fawcett, was born.
Bertrand Arthur William Russell, British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer and Nobel laureate, died.
End Soviet-Afghan War - The last Soviet armoured column leaves Kabul.
Eugene Curran "Gene" Kelly, American dancer, actor, singer, film director, producer and choreographer, died.
3rd February 1468 (550 Years)
Johannes Gutenberg, German publisher, invented the Printing press, died.
3rd February 1924 (94 Years)
Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, died.
4th February 1918 (100 Years)
Ida Lupino, a pioneering director and producer working within the 1950s Hollywood system, was born.
4th February 1945 (73 Years)
The Yalta War Conference was held between February 4th and February 11th 1945.
Ceylon (later renamed Sri Lanka) becomes independent within the British Commonwealth.
Anton Mauve, Dutch painter and cousin of Vincent van Gogh, died age 49.
William S. Burroughs, the American novelist and short story writer, is born.
Carlo Goldoni, Italian-French playwright, died.
George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr., American professional baseball player, was born.
Rubén Darío, Nicaraguan poet and initiator of the "modernismo" movement, dies.
Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hungarian-American actress and socialite who was also Miss Hungary in 1936, was born.
Gustav Klimt, Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement, died.
British women over the age of 30 get the right to vote.
Jamaican singer, songwriter and muscian, Bob Marley was born.


It's that time of year again when people resolve to get both physically and financially fitter, but by mid-year we often realize that we have given up on these goals. Making these activities FUN could be the solution to the problem.
Challenge your will power. Spend the entire year without an affordable luxury item you may indulge in – be expensive lattes or fancy bath bombs. Every time you have a desire to make such a purchase, refrain, and instead save the cash or transfer the money directly into a savings account.
Save all your $5 bills. Whenever you end up with a $5 bill, set it in a special place and don't spend it. At the end of the year, count how much you have and use the money how you see fit – like for a trip you've wanted to go on, or a boost to your emergency savings account.
Charge yourself for bad habits. Pick a not-so-good habit of yours you'd like to give up but haven't yet and charge yourself $5 every time you do it. For instance, say you have poor posture. Every time you notice yourself slouching, pay up! Save all the money until the end of the year.
A framed photo. Framing a memorable photograph or scene your gift recipient will love can be cost-effective and sure to bring a smile. Many nationwide chain pharmacies have photo centers and you can order online and pick up your prints on the same day.
A handmade item. Are you crafty? Can you paint, knit, crochet, or wood carve? A homemade piece of jewelry or a handknit scarf can make perfect, personable holiday gifts.
Give of yourself. Everyone's time is valuable, so giving a "credit" or coupon to cook a favorite meal, clean out a closet or garage, or take your loved one on a scenic road trip could be the ultimate gift for someone you love.
Homemade sweet treats. Homemade candies, cookies, or a gingerbread house replace the ill-reputed fruitcake from days of yore. Find tons of recipes online and start baking!
A themed basket. Fill a basket full of ingredients that fit a particular theme – an Italian dinner kit in a colander, a movie night kit in a popcorn container, a DIY car wash kit in a bucket, etc. Save by picking out your items at a discount store.
Primerica is encouraging today's female youth to DREAM BIG in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
At a recent event at the Home Office, 17 Primerica volunteers worked with a group of over 40 local girls (ages 9-16) involved with 100 Girls of Code, an organization that exposes young girls to different opportunities in technology that they can pursue.
The interactive event gave the girls an introduction to specific areas in television production and an up-close look at how women are making an impact at Primerica.
The girls asked many questions and learned what happens behind the scenes of making videos. They saw first hand that it takes great teamwork to be successful!


Bronwyn Williams is a Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist for Flux Trends. Bronwyn has over a decade's experience in marketing management and trend research, working predominantly with brands in the financial and B2B industries.
Since 2011, Bronwyn has collaborated with Flux Trends, on a number of projects, lending her research and writing skills to the Flux trend reports and presentations, including The Fragmented Future of Finance, Virtual Money, So You Want to Hire a Millennial?, Digital Burnout, From Bricks to Clicks and Gen Z: the Real Game Changing Generation; in addition to ghost-writing Dion Chang's The New Urban Tribes of South Africa book, published by Pan MacMillan.
Prior to working with Flux Trends, Bronwyn worked as the Publisher of the South African office of the Agora Group, one of the world's largest independent financial publishing houses, headed up by the international New York Times best-selling author Bill Bonner. In this role, Bronwyn managed the largest circulation South African financial newsletters and worked closely with a network of local and international financial thought leaders, giving her access to a wealth of 'insider' insights on how the world of money really works.
Today she is pursuing a Masters in Economics through the University of London, with a focus on post-cash markets.


My name is Sandy. I began my journey with Samaritas in 1990 serving some of our most vulnerable citizens with disability support. My work is close to my heart serving as a friend and caregiver.
I've learned to go with the moment and have fun to enhance the lives of the people I serve. In some cases, I am the only family they've ever known. I laugh with them, share with them, and mourn their losses.
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Theatrical release still brings in over 60% of money a movie makes: Ajay Bijli, PVR
"It is true that in recessionary times, people save on shopping and travel but spend on movies. We see that happening. With Rs 200 as average ticket price (ATP), we offer three hours of escapism that is still affordable. But it is also because of good content — Indian content makers have got their act together," says the chairman of PVR Ltd.
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"As an entrepreneur, I have learnt to see the glass as half-full. I have become more rational. I have become more patient and don't panic easily."
In the 1990s, Ajay Bijli, chairman of PVR Ltd, kicked off India's multiplex revolution with PVR Anupam in Delhi. Many setbacks and three big acquisitions later, PVR Cinemas is now India's largest movie exhibitor, selling 112 million tickets annually. In an interview with ET, Bijli talks about his journey, the world of cinema and the OTT threat. Edited excerpts:
What is movie business telling us about the economic slowdown?
It is true that in recessionary times, people save on shopping and travel but spend on movies. We see that happening. With Rs 200 as average ticket price (ATP), we offer three hours of escapism that is still affordable. But it is also because of good content — Indian content makers have got their act together. GST reduction (from 28% to 18% for tickets above Rs 100) has helped too. Footfalls are up while GST collection hasn't dipped — that's good news for everyone.
Recently, we interacted with the prime minister who underscored the power of cinema and Bollywood as a great marketing tool. He asked us what more can be done (to promote Bollywood). He is very committed.
Do you see OTTs as a big threat?
I think OTTs are more about long-form storytelling than movies. And they do a great job. In a populous country like India, there will always be enough people who would like to get out of home to socialise and unwind by watching movies. We know that the same people who watch OTTs on weekdays watch movies over the weekend. Of the 115 million moviegoers we get, around 70% are 12-34-year-olds. The 60-day viewing exclusivity in theatres is a big draw. Theatrical release still brings in over 60% of the money a movie makes. Theatrical release is also an important marketing tool. It helps create buzz and sets the tone for a movie's future viewings in other formats like OTTs. Movie business has seen some major disruptions every decade — TV, VHS, DVD and now OTT — and has had to reinvent. What I still need to do is build a fabulous infrastructure and offer a great experience.
Being among the world's top 10 exhibitors, how do you benchmark yourself?
They all operate in different markets and contexts. But there are parts I admire. For example, Cineplex in Canada has a 75% market share and robust F&B earnings, higher than movie tickets. (65% of PVR's revenues come from movie tickets). Thailand's Major Cineplex Group excels in digitisation, with all tickets sold digitally. I admire AMC's loyalty programme in the US. Loyalty programme is about offering your loyal customers things that money can't buy — like upgrades, recognitions and special screenings. I also learn a lot from airlines and hospitality industry.
What have you learnt about slotting movies and their box-office success?
It is like a closed parachute — you only get to know on Friday if it works. Empirical track record helps. We have a programming and scheduling department with a 25-member staff to gauge the pulse of the audience and take decisions. Bollywood still contributes 90% of the revenue.
In the last two years, we have had many sleeper hits like Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho. Content is the big hero and small-budget films have connected well with the audience, which is evolving and maturing. A big hero is no longer a guarantee for a film's success. And he must look the part, constantly reinventing himself. There is a preference for shorter movies — the era of mega, three-hour movies is over. Like in Gully Boy, songs are becoming very contextual.
How have you evolved as an entrepreneur? How has India's entrepreneurial landscape changed amid all-round disruption?
As an entrepreneur, I have learnt to see the glass as half-full. I have become more rational. I have become more patient and don't panic easily.
While India has had some incredible entrepreneurs, I see some generational shift. The newer entrepreneurs with humble beginnings who raise capital from outside seem to have better corporate governance. They are also very scale-driven. Talking of all-round disruption, let's wait before deciding who is disrupting whom. Globally, we see many disrupters getting disrupted. You have to be careful. Give them all the respect but instead of panicking that Netflix will disrupt your business, focus on making your business more relevant. Be neither complacent nor over-confident. We have a lot of headroom for growth here
Since you have been at this since the 1990s, do you experience entrepreneur fatigue?
No journey is without peaks and troughs. There are times you feel low, there is too much struggle. Confronting those challenges and tackling them keep you motivated.
Our partner Village deciding to leave in 2003 was a setback. In 2007-08, competition intensified with Big Cinemas and INOX coming ahead of us. From having the first mover advantage, we got left behind. What you are today is more important than what you were in the past. I believe in the power of focus. Do one thing, but excel in it. That's what Starbucks, Sachin Tendulkar and Disney do. The acquisition of Cinemax in 2013 was an inflection point, propelling us to the top. We have acquired DLF's DT Cinemas and more recently SPI Cinemas. For real estate developers like DLF, cinema was a non-core activity.
And our business is a scale game, with margins improving with every 100 new screens. Thanks to some sane advice from people like Sunil Mittal and Analjit Singh, I have been careful with capital structure and have not taken too much debt.
What's your day like? Do you find time for personal pursuits?
Spending time with my three kids — 21, 25 and 27 years old — is my top priority. My day starts at 5 am. I have been taking lessons in Indian classical music and do a 30-minute riyaaz in the morning. My workout time is 6.30-8 am, before I head to office. Breakfast with mom is a ritual. I leave office at 5 pm. At work, I focus on design, architecture, new signings and deals with developers.
Fact File: Ajay Bijli, 52 CMD, PVR Ltd
— Started India's first multiplex, PVR Anupam in Delhi in 1997. Today, PVR is India's largest multiplex chain with 15,000 staff, 821 screens at 172 properties in 70 cities. This month PVR Lanka marked its first overseas foray
— REACH: 115 million tickets sold annually
— HIS FAVOURITE MOVIES: Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List, Taare Zameen Par, Rang De Basanti, Uri
— HIS FITNESS MANTRA: Workout consistency and calorie intake are critical
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I guess I am too health-conscious and I can't always justify the calories knowing how many hours at the gym it will take for me to burn off that sugary or fatty snack.
Not to say I don't indulge in chocolate regularly, but I break off one piece as an afternoon treat at 50 calories vs 2,000 that some of these yearly carnival-fair offering amount to.
What do you think? Is the Ex still fun for you even without the candy and fried foods or is that all part of the experience for you?
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Ken Krawchuk Makes the PA Gubernatorial Ballot
LANGHORNE, PA – "We are on the ballot!" exclaimed Ken Krawchuk, Libertarian Party candidate for Pennsylvania Governor, addressing a crowd of volunteers at a ballot access working party on Friday. "I just received word from the Pennsylvania Department of State, and they have accepted the paperwork submitted by my running mate Kathy Smith and me. That means we are ON the November ballot! Pennsylvania voters will be able to choose a Libertarian alternative this year."
On Friday, the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania submitted thousands of signatures to get their statewide and local candidates on the November ballot, including gubernatorial candidate Ken Krawchuk of Abington and lieutenant governor candidate Kathy Smith of Canonsburg. "I'm not exactly sure how many signatures Kathy and I submitted," Krawchuk confessed. "I lost count somewhere around 12,000, and they're still coming in. Thousands more are coming in, I hear, and the deadline isn't until next Wednesday! We're way past 200% of the required minimum, so it's guaranteed the two old parties can't challenge our right to be on the ballot like they've been doing repeatedly since 2004." Krawchuk is now the first third-party or independent candidate for governor to appear on the ballot since 2002 to achieve ballot status in Pennsylvania. "Sixteen years is a long time," Krawchuk noted. "But now I'm back. So be sure to drop by and visit our big "coming out" rally in Harrisburg on Saturday, August 11. Details will be on the campaign website at http://KenK4Pa.com and on Facebook."
Krawchuk, 65, is an Information Technology entrepreneur from Abington, Pa. He has appeared on the gubernatorial ballot twice before, facing Democrat Ed Rendell in 2002 and Republican Tom Ridge in 1998. Smith is a retired retail merchant from Canonsburg, Pa, and has served two terms on her local school board, one of them as board president.
Founded in 1971, the Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the state and the nation, with over 150 elected and appointed officials currently serving in office nationwide, and 40 in Pennsylvania. Libertarians are fiscally conservative and socially liberal, and like the Founding Fathers, Libertarians believe that you have the inalienable right to conduct your life as you see fit, without interference, so long as you respect the rights and property of others.
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The New Learning Commons: Where Learners Win! 2nd Ed.
Loertscher, Koechlin, and Zwaan team up in this book to rethink everything about the function and role of school libraries and computer labs. It is often a case of 180 degree reconsideration. What does this mean? The profession has been on a command and control model: If we build it, they will come. We build a website and expect students and teachers to use it on our terms. They Google, instead. We expect teachers to appreciate the collections we build. They want classroom collections. We open our doors during the school day. Our patrons want 24/7-365 service.
The book provides 18 powerful instructional designs with examples across the disciplines and grade levels that can by used by teachers, teacher librarians, and teacher technologist to maximize both content knowledge and 21st Century Skills.
The typical research assignment might consist of a selection of a topic and the interception of information resulting in a product of some kind that is graded. The end. Next topic, please.
Author Profile: David V. Loertscher is a professor in the School of Library and Information Science, San Jose State University. He is a past president of the American Association of School Librarians and an international consultant.
As of June 1st, 2018 we will no longer offer physical copies of any books on this site. You will only be able to purchase ebooks.
As a companion to The New School Learning Commons Where Learners Win, this book is a planning guide for administrators and those interested in establishing a Learning Commons that reinvents the role of the school library and computer labs in the school. Chock full of checklists, planning forms, an organizational suggestions, this guide is a handy tool. It begins with a brief explanation of what a Learning Commons is and its role in total school improvement and then step by step goes through the aspects of program, physical facilities, changing technologies and ends with a variety of assessment tools to guage progress.
In this third publication, the editors have gathered together 25 articles they have solicited about the Learning Commons idea over the past several years and published in Teacher Librarian. Articles lay the foundation of the Common, provide real examples from teacher librarians who have established a learning commons in their school, provide a glimpse into curriculum matters related to the Commons, the technology needed to make the Commons a success, a guide for the staff and role of specialists in the Commons, and finally several articles dealing with assessing impact on teaching and learning. This trio is a valuable collection for reinventing the nature of school libraries into a 21st century model.
This book is a companion to and an extension of, The New Learning Commons Where Learners Win 2nd edition, published in 2011. In that volume, we presented the idea that the school library and computer lab be merged into a single entity in the school, and that this new place be reinvented from the ground up in order to become a giant collaborative. In the past year, as we have watched Learning Commons develop around North America, we have discerned the need to elaborate on the virtual part of the the Learning Commons that would replace the often bypassed school library website.
More than a decade ago, David Loertscher introduced the concept of collection mapping in two different books mostly to the audience of school librarians of the time. It received some attention at that time because it contained a simple method of dividing the collection into various segments that became a part of a visual representation of collection strengths and weaknesses. Much has happened in the last decade that has put into major question what it is libraries should own and what it should provide access to across a wide spectrum of information and for what types of devices.
From both a theoretical and research perspective, coteaching is simply the most powerful foundational program element a teacher librarian can have to make a difference in teaching and learning. This collection of articles from Teacher Librarian bring together the power of coteaching between classroom teachers and teacher librarians. Thus, this collection can serve as a conversational piece of professional development or the basis ofof explaining and working with a school faculty on this powerful tool and strategy.
In this manual designed for elementary grades K-6, we have identified 12 important characteristics of the learning commons and then under each of those characteristics, we provide a number of activities designed to be used by librarians, other specialists in the school, administrators, and teachers to are trying to implement the LC concept. We provide the activity, resources, and a wide variety of short videos that will guide thinking and planning.
In this manual designed for secondary grades 7-12, we have identified 12 important characteristics of the learning commons and then under each of those characteristics, we provide a number of activities designed to be used by librarians, other specialists in the school, administrators, and teachers to are trying to implement the LC concept. We provide the activity, resources, and a wide variety of short videos that will guide thinking and planning.
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Completely updated for 2017, McElmeel has assembled the best books, old and new, for teen reads in a wide variety of genres and interest levels. These include a list of the last several years of teen publications that have received star reviews in the reviewing media or have been tapped as award-winning books in the past year. The main list includes these recommended materials, but other sections of the book provide a guide to the best graphic novels, audio books, poetry, and picture books. Along the way McElmeel spotlights authors and provides tips for both using the books in school and public libraries.


Selznick, Brian. (2007) The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Scholastic Press. ISBN-10: 0439813786 Ages 9-12. Grades 4-7, although fun for the entire family. See full review at www.Litland.com .
Don't let the size of the book fool you (544 pages), much of this story is shown to you rather than told to you. A seasoned illustrator, Selznick captures the emotions in silent movie style. This is a mystery about an orphaned boy living in Paris in 1931. The book opens with the protagonist attempting to steal, however, the boy eventually gets what he needs through honesty and hard work. Lacking a family, orphan Hugo Cabaret longs to learn more about his father's death in hopes that he may have left him a last message or that he may find some connection to his father. Hugo also attempts to find out the secret of the mechanical man on his own, however, he finds that he cannot do it without the aid of his friends who eventually help him to find closure.
True to its time period, the life of an orphan was one of surviving in any way possible, and often not the most virtuous of lives. However, Selznick's character clearly means no harm to others, just survival for himself. As the reader is led through the moral dilemmas, remorse and recoursive action, this almost seems as if it were a fable. The adoption by the alcoholic uncle is reminiscent of classic characters such as Cinderella who, living in oppressive situations, remained obedient and hard working. We can imagine the boy's despair, missing his father as he completed his father's final project.
The automaton is only a window into the full mystery. Throughout the story, we see how the character's lives may be interconnected and are pressed to fill in the pieces.
Most of the emotion is felt in the spectacular drawings in this book. Because it is done in the format of a silent movie, this book can easily catch the attention of both early and experienced readers alike. There is no bad language, violent situations, or frightening expos. There is no religious inferences or propogandae nor are there any anti-religious. It is simply a wholesome, family friendly adventure which ultimately displays the importance of remembering those who have passed and accepting the aid of friends who will help us to move forward. It is an absolutely fabulous, breathtaking book!


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By Pou Sovachana 14/03/2016
Cambodia's bitter and tragic past has had a detrimental impact on the number of educated professionals available to conduct endogenous research. It is therefore unsurprising that previous studies have found that social science research is frequently conducted by foreign consultants, while donors and external stakeholders often dictate the research agenda.[1] To address this lack of endogenous research, there was still a need to profile the ongoing evolution of the Cambodian research landscape and provide actionable recommendations to build future capacity on both sides of the policy-research community.
With support from the Global Development Network and the 'Doing Research' peer review workshop, a research team from the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP) undertook a one year action research study to capture – and to help transform – the current state of Cambodian research. In early 2015, a roundtable of experts created a list of 25 institutions to interview, including both rural and urban universities (president, senior academic staff, faculty members, researchers, and students), NGOs, think tanks, donor representatives, and government ministries. Our bottom-up approach focused on giving voice to participants and achieving practical problem-solving outputs. It aimed to reduce dependence on donors in the long term by strengthening the endogenous capacity of the research community and improving collaborations between researchers.
Our findings show that the primary impediment to research is insufficient funds for research, training, and dissemination. The government cannot adequately fund projects necessary to guide policy decisions, as even the national census is donor financed. Furthermore, instructors and students are generally responsible for funding their own projects. Since universities are tuition-driven, instructors are given little time or money to conduct research. This implicitly communicates that research is a non-critical afterthought.
Respondents admitted that many staff lack the ability to conduct research, while dissemination activities are limited. Researchers commonly present findings at academic workshops. Therefore findings, embedded in reports, often overly technical and written in English, remain largely inaccessible to wider audiences.
English proficiency proved another obstacle, preventing many Cambodian researchers from conducting literature reviews and increasing their workload when translating results for publication. With few academic publications, no accessible research database, and insufficient provincial libraries, research outreach is severely limited. And, since reports are written using technical English, it is unclear whom the research is targeting.[2]
Due to funding and human resource limitations, most research is dictated by donors, led by outside consultants, and financed on a short-term basis.[3] Consequently local capacity is stunted and short-term studies do not capture complex societal issues adequately. Donor institutions are often reticent to tackle controversial issues or report results without government consent.
Cambodian research production is at a transitional stage. While we found general ambivalence toward research among older interviewees, younger Cambodians demonstrated a growing enthusiasm and receptivity. Few women participated in our study due to a gender imbalance in senior positions. Equal opportunity policies and equal access to education are needed to reverse this trend. However, Cambodia is improving; as evidenced by the increasing number of female students in tertiary education.[4]
The Policy-Research Environment
Policy-research connections are restricted by entrenched structural challenges. For instance, policy makers often lack the education required to understand reports. Perhaps consequently, scientific research is often not perceived as valuable within this sector. As one government official admitted, "Government policy is not produced through research".[5] Instead government officials make policy decisions based predominantly on personal connections, entrenched beliefs, and potential profit. Some policy uptake indifference may be due to many researchers gearing their research toward academia.
Some NGOs can exert pressure on the government by publishing polished research that is read by foreign officials. Donor institutions with close governmental relationships can influence policy by avoiding flash point human rights issues and playing an important and constructive role on non-sensitive issues like job creation. However the most troubling human rights issues often remain either ignored or watered down.
The elephant in the room is that taboo, politically sensitive research topics remain too dangerous and difficult for most researchers to attempt. Results that are openly critical of the government are usually self-censored or diluted in order to avoid anticipated political pressure.
Dissemination of Doing Research Key Findings at Svay Rieng University on 12 January 2016 to more than 450 Students, Faculty, Researchers, and Government Officials
Our respondents made many constructive recommendations: increase institutional cooperation; mentor Cambodian staff/students; create collaborative research; plan research dissemination prior to collecting data; incentivise research; fund an accessible national research database; and promote capacity building.
There is cause for optimism. Respondents noted that the government increasingly uses local research on issues like migration flow and job creation. Human rights NGOs continue to have success using their research and international advocacy networks to pressure government on key issues. More universities are creating funds for research through international collaborations and even creating in-house publications.
This research project has provided an essential empirically-based understanding of the state of research in Cambodia and potential avenues for improvement. It also serves as a pioneer model for reciprocal, action research designed to build capacity within the research community. Specifically we went beyond data collection in 3 ways:
Provided a research methods training course for students.
Presented results at several institutions to increase dissemination and discussion.
Created an on-going website to inform people about available funding and serve as a networking conduit.
It is our intention that this project, and the conversations that emerge from it, will play a part in transforming Cambodia's research environment. There is still much to uncover about research in Cambodia but hopefully this study will provide an impetus for further research.
The final report can be downloaded here.
More information on the Doing Research project can be found at www.gdn.int/dr.
This blog is part of the GDN Doing Research series which brings together insights from the researchers across the project.
[1] "Doing Research in Cambodia: Make Models that Build Capacity" final report, page 15
[2] ibid, page 88
[5] ibid, page 117
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Pou Sovachana is the Deputy Director of Research and Publication at the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP). He is also a part-time lecturer at ZAMAN University. In 2015, he published the book "The Voices of Change in Cambodia" and co-wrote "Human Security and Land Rights in Cambodia." He has written extensively, including various book chapters and articles concerning the development of Cambodia. His research interests include human capital development, and human security. He holds an MA degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Portland State University, Oregon, USA.


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You may have read over the last couple of days about how Donald Trump's ascendancy to the US presidency has coincided with sales of George Orwell's 1984 going through the roof, to the point where even Amazon has run out of copies.
Clearly, the populace has some deep seated concerns about whether we're heading for the kind of dystopian future (or should that be past?) depicted in the novel.
Obviously it's fantastic that the public has chosen to digest a modern classic to provide insight on the situation, rather than spend yet more time hand wringing in Facebook's echo chambers.
But also, to step back from Trump for a moment, sales spikes in older books in relation to real world goings on aren't at all uncommon – we experience it all the time here at Wordsworth.
Of course, there are plenty of other 'classic' works that fit the current political zeitgeist, as highlighted superbly by The Guardian - Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and and PD James's Children of Men being among our favourites.
Within our own archives, there are also a few academic texts that might be worthy of further reading, particularly in relation to North American society, notably Henry David Thoreaux's Walden & Civil Disobedience and, closer to home, John Stuart Mill's On Liberty & Utilitarianism.
So it seems we should all be reaching into the literary past when searching for the meanings behind post-truth. Sweet dreams!
...And rest in peace the late, great, John Hurt.


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March 11, 2021 — 5.00am
Andrew Bogut doesn't like losing. The 36-year-old former US NBA player, who quit the Sydney Kings in May ("not a retirement") finally retired from basketball in December. That gave him a lot more time to concentrate on his property portfolio.
Former NBA star, Andrew Bogut. Credit:Illustration: John Shakespeare
First, he put his property in Sydney's inner-west suburb of Concord, which he bought two years ago for $3.5 million without a mortgage, on the market via agent Dib Chidiac. Now the six-bedroom, three-bathroom home with city skyline views is rented out instead.
In Melbourne, he's been even less successful. A local council has knocked back Bogut and wife Jessica's plans for a $4.7 million forever home. The couple had planned a luxurious three-storey, four-bedroom mansion in the upmarket bayside suburb of Beaumaris with a swimming pool, gym, sauna, massage room, roof terrace and, of course, a basketball court (half-size). The basement was to contain a cellar and cinema, as well as a 16-vehicle car stacker. Bayside Council have refused to permit the development despite planning officers reporting they were in favour of it. Tough break. Perhaps it's worth noting the neighbours had more mixed opinions. The plans generated 58 objections and 25 letters of support. No doubt this won't be the last the council hears of Bogut.
Andrew Bogut's dream house.
WORD OF LAW
Sticking your head in the sand has never been a productive media strategy. Just ask Minter Ellison chief executive Annette Kimmitt and the law firm's board who have gone eight days without responding to a furore triggered when Kimmitt emailed staff to express discomfort at a senior partner representing Attorney-General Christian Porter.
Outgoing CEO of Minter Ellison Annette Kimmitt. Credit:Dominic Lorrimer
The firm has consistently refused to respond to requests for comment on Kimmitt's firm-wide email on March 3 in which she alleged senior partner Peter Bartlett had not gone through the firm's "due consultation or approval processes" when agreeing to act for Attorney-General Christian Porter.
Bartlett also represents this masthead. And even on Wednesday, the firm was still keeping shtum as The Australian Financial Review reported Kimmitt was given marching orders by chairman David O'Brien on Tuesday and told to work from home until her departure became official in a couple of months. Shame the news was widely known within 24 hours of that conversation. But it's not just the outside world experiencing radio silence from Kimmitt and the board, and Bartlett for that matter. Internal sources have indicated that it's been no-speaks between Kimmitt and Bartlett since before her email came out.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the firm's partners and clients were still waiting for any confirmation of Kimmitt's departure. Good look. A company spokesman hinted of news to come. "We will be in contact … as soon as we are able to."
AIM FOR THE TOP
The starters gun has officially been fired in the race to fill an upper house slot soon to be left empty by Legislative Council veteran John Ajaka.
The Liberal stalwart who was elected to the NSW upper house in 2007 has been president of the Legislative Council since 2017. He announced in early February plans to quit politics in April. On Wednesday morning, NSW Liberal officials emailed members to advise them preselections for the upper house berth had opened. Interested candidates - and there are a few - must be from the party's St George Illawarra branches. Early names expected to enter the race include Peter Poulos, a senior policy adviser to Environment and Energy Minister Matt Kean, while IAG government relations executive Chris Rath has ruled himself out. Others expected to run include Georges River councillor Sam Elmir and construction boss Kent Johns who is a former NSW Liberal president. Johns has also been mooted as a potential contender for the federal seat of Hughes now that controversial MP Craig Kelly has quit the Liberals. Candidates have until March 31 to register for the NSW Parliament slot before a ballot will decide the winner. And while the victor will become a member of the upper house, the process to decide who will replace Ajaka as the Legislative Council president is more complicated.
The Liberals are yet to settle on a consensus candidate for the prestigious position. And while a Nationals MP could theoretically step in, it will take some convincing of the Liberals' broader NSW parliamentary party. Watch this space.
BLEAK MID-WINTER
The curse of COVID-19 has killed off another beloved event. Canberra's Midwinter Ball, that unique confluence of politics, business, media and the odd celebrity, has been cancelled again.
The ball, staged in the Great Hall of Parliament, has been running each year since 2000, before it was cancelled for the first time last year at the height of the pandemic lockdown.
"It is a major social occasion, and I don't think you can have a major social occasion during COVID," said event organiser Paul Donohoe, of BDW Special Events.
During normal times, organisers cram up to 640 people into the hall, equally divided between politicians and staffers, media and corporates and their guests. Memorable moments include 2017 when veteran political reporter Laurie Oakes broke a longstanding Chatham House convention and reported prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's speech sledging a newly elected US president Donald Trump.
Kevin Rudd's speech to the ball as prime minister in 2010 was reportedly "so unfunny it surely contributed to his political demise a few days later". The last ball back in 2019 was attended by Telstra chief executive Andy Penn as well as News Corp's broadcast boss Siobhan McKenna alongside her good friend and Liberal MP Katie Allen.
But COVID restrictions have capped attendees at 470 people this year, so the federal parliamentary press gallery, which hosts the event, decided it would be too difficult.
Some corporates are still not allowing staff to attend external events, while politicians would be wary of being seen by the public with a glass of fizz in hand at a function where social distancing was impossible. Over the years the event has raised nearly $4.5 million for charity.
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Original Architect unknown – rebuilt 1748; Alterations: Isaiah Rogers; 1830: Restoration: George Albert Clough, 1881–1882; Renovation: Goody, Clancy and Associates, 1991.
The Old State House is a historic building in Boston, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Washington and State Streets. Built in 1713, it was the seat of the Massachusetts General Court until 1798, and is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States. One of the landmarks on Boston's Freedom Trail, it is the oldest surviving public building in Boston, and now serves as a history museum operated by the Bostonian Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and a Boston Landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 1994.
Today's brick Old State House was built in 1712–13, and possibly designed by Robert Twelves. Some historians credit Thomas Dawes with being the architect, but he was of a later generation, so evidently his contributions came later. This was probably in about 1772, after a four-year period of the General Assembly having to meet in Cambridge due to British use of the building as a military barrack (which resulted in considerable damage). The previous building, the wooden Town House of 1657, had burned in the fire of 1711. A notable feature was the pair of seven-foot tall wooden figures depicting a lion and unicorn, symbols of the British monarchy.
The building housed a Merchant's Exchange on the first floor and warehouses in the basement. On the second floor, the east side contained the Council Chamber of the Royal Governor while the west end of the second floor contained chambers for the Courts of Suffolk County and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. The central portion contained the chambers for the elected Massachusetts Assembly. This chamber is notable for including public galleries, the first known example of such a feature being included in a chamber for elected officials in the English-speaking world.
The interior was rebuilt in 1748, after a fire in 1747 (the brick walls of the 1712–13 building survived the fire).
In 1761, James Otis argued against the Writs of Assistance in the Royal Council Chamber. Though he lost the case, Otis influenced public opinion in a way that contributed to the American Revolution; John Adams later wrote of that speech, "Then and there ... the child independence was born."
On March 5, 1770, The Boston Massacre occurred in front of the building on Devonshire Street. Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson stood on the building's balcony to speak to the people, ordering the crowd to return to their homes.
On July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from the east side balcony to jubilant crowds by Col. Thomas Crafts (one of the Sons of Liberty). At one o'clock Col. Crafts rose in the Council Chamber and read it to the members. Then, fellow patriot Sheriff William Greenleaf attempted to read it from the balcony, but he could only muster a whisper. Col. Crafts then stood next to the sheriff and read it from the balcony in a stentorian tone. For most people, it was a festive occasion, as about two-thirds of Boston residents supported the revolution. The lion and the unicorn on top of the building were removed and burned in a bonfire in King street.
After the American Revolution, the building served as the seat of the Massachusetts state government before its move to the present Massachusetts State House in 1798.
From 1830 to 1841, the building was Boston's city hall. Previously, the city's offices had been in the County Court House. In 1830, Isaiah Rogers altered the building's interior in a Greek Revival style, most notably adding the spiral staircase that remains today. The building was damaged by fire in 1832.
During this period of time, City Hall shared the building with the Boston Post Office and several private businesses. On October 21, 1835, Mayor Theodore Lyman, Jr. gave temporary refuge to William Lloyd Garrison, the editor of the abolitionist paper The Liberator, who was being chased by a violent mob. Garrison was kept safe in the Old State House until being driven to the Leverett Street Jail, where he was protected overnight but charged with inciting a riot. In 1841, City Hall moved to the former Suffolk County Courthouse, on School Street.
After Boston's city hall left, the whole building was rented out for commercial use. This had been the case once before, in the interim between the State House period and the City Hall period. Occupants included tailors, clothing merchants, insurance agents, railroad line offices, and more. As many as fifty businesses used the building at once.
In 1881, in response to plans for the possible demolition of the building due to real estate potential, The Bostonian Society was formed to preserve and steward the Old State House. In 1881–1882, restorations were conducted by George A. Clough. In 1882, replicas of the lion and unicorn statues were placed atop the East side of the building, after the originals that had been burned in 1776. On the West side, the building sports a statue of an eagle, in recognition of the Old State House's connection to American history.
Since 1904, the State Street MBTA station has occupied part of the building's basement. The East Boston Tunnel, which is now the Blue Line, opened in 1904, and the Washington Street Tunnel, a part of the Orange Line, opened in 1908. The Boston Marine Museum occupied rooms borrowed from the Bostonian Society, 1909–1947.
If Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and other patriots could have known that one day a British monarch would stand on the balcony of the Old State House, from which the Declaration of Independence was first read to the people of Boston, and be greeted in such kind and generous words ..... well, I think they would have been extremely surprised! But perhaps they would also have been pleased to know that eventually we came together again as free peoples and friends to defend together the very ideals for which the American Revolution was fought.
The Old State House is dwarfed by the skyscrapers around it.
Today, tall buildings of Boston's financial district surround the Old State House. However, they do not entirely block the view of the building, and it can be seen clearly from a good distance away on the harborfront. The Old State House sits atop the State Street station on the MBTA's Blue and Orange subway lines, and the station can be entered from the basement. The building is not available for private events. The museum is open year-round, seven days a week except for some holidays.
The next stop on Freedom Trail is the site of the Boston Massacre, which is marked by a cobblestone ring on the newly rebuilt plaza in front of the Old State House. The museum offers a multimedia presentation on the massacre and a guided tour that describes the massacre in its historical context.
The Old State House frequently has preservation and restoration projects as a part of the ongoing effort to keep the building in good condition.
In 2006, the museum underwent a restoration to repair water-damaged masonry. The damage had long been a problem, but was aggravated in fall 2005 by Hurricane Wilma. The project was the subject of an episode of The History Channel's Save Our History.
In 2008, the museum's tower was given a major restoration. During the project, the building's 1713 weathervane, which may have been made by Shem Drowne, was re-gilded. The windows were repaired and resealed, the balustrades were repaired, and the copper roofing and rotten wood siding was replaced. This was done to prevent structural damage and to protect the museum's collections and the 1831 clock by Simon Willard below.
According to their website, the Bostonian Society is in the planning stages of several changes to increase accessibility to the museum. Historical buildings pose many challenges to accessibility for visitors who cannot use stairs, but the museum plans to use new technologies to solve this problem and add a ramp and wheelchair lift.
Old State House, c. 1898 photo.
^ Southworth, Susan and Michael, AIA Guide to Boston.
^ "NRHP nomination for Old State House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
^ Holland, Henry W. William Dawes and his Ride with Paul Revere, p. 60, John Wilson & Son, Boston, Massachusetts, 1878.
^ Dawes, C. Burr. William Dawes: First Rider for Revolution, pp. 60, 70, Historic Gardens Press, Dawes Arboretum, Newark, Ohio, 1976.
^ Moore, George Henry. Prytaneum Bostoniense: Notes on the History of the Old State House, pp. 27-28, Upham & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 1885.
^ a b Walter Muir Whitehill. Boston: a topographical history.
^ Sinclair and Catherine F. Hitchings. Theatre of Liberty: Boston's Old State House. 1975.
^ Quoted in Boston and the American Revolution National Park Handbook 146.
^ Robert J. Allison. The Boston Massacre. 2006.
^ a b Sinclair and Catherine F. Hitchings. Theatre of Liberty: Boston's Old State House.
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^ Hillary Hopkins. Boston's Historic Places — So What? An interactive guide for the thoughtful walker.
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^ Associated Press (July 12, 1976). "Queen Elizabeth Ends U.S. Visit". The Times Recorder. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
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AEESP Research and Education Conference
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The 2022 Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Research and Education Conference will be hosted in-person by Washington University in St. Louis together with Missouri University of Science & Technology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and University of Missouri-Columbia.
COVID-19 Health and Safety
At a minimum conference organizers will meet health and safety protocols set by state and local government as well as requirements by Washington University in St. Louis. Organizers will monitor the trajectory of the pandemic and will make adjustments as needed.
AEESP 2022 will be a vaccination-required meeting for ALL attendees of the in-person meeting in St. Louis, MO. All individuals will need to be fully vaccinated by June 14, 2022, 14 days from the start of AEESP 2022.
Acceptable proof of vaccination will be required.
All attendees are expected to comply with all health and safety guidelines. Failure to comply could lead to removal from the venue or other disciplinary action.
Vaccination Requirements
Please contact conference organizers if you have any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you in person this summer!
Campus Accessibility Maps
Facilities Planning & Management maps provide specific building accessibility information, such as the locations of accessible entrances, restrooms, elevators and power assist doors. They also provide information about accessible parking and sidewalk routes.
Accessibility Maps
Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is among the world's leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society, with a faculty of nearly 3,800 and a student population of more than 15,000 full-time students, divided almost equally between undergraduate and graduate students. At the graduate level, WashU's programs in social work, public health, medicine, law, engineering, business, art, architecture, and arts and sciences are consistently ranked and highly regarded, including more than 30 programs ranked in the top 25 by US News & World Report. WashU has educated more than 135,000 alumni currently living throughout the world and has produced 24 Nobel laureates.
Pre-conference workshops will be held in our Engineering buildings located on the newly dedicated East End of campus.
The McKelvey School of Engineering focuses intellectual efforts through a new convergence paradigm and builds on strengths, particularly as applied to medicine and health, energy and environment, entrepreneurship and security. With 96.5 tenured/tenure-track and 33 additional full-time faculty, 1,300 undergraduate students, 1,200 graduate students and 21,000 alumni, we are working to leverage our partnerships with academic and industry partners — across disciplines and across the world — to contribute to solving the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.
Graham Chapel
Graham Chapel will serve as the conference's plenary space.
Dedicated in 1909, Graham Chapel is used for concerts, plays and the university's lecture program, the Assembly Series, which has brought prominent figures in politics, academia, religion, the arts and the sciences to Washington University since 1949. Graham Chapel was named for Benjamin Brown Graham. The chapel was given to Washington University in St. Louis by his widow, Christine Blair Graham, as a memorial to him.
South Forty
Campus housing options for conference attendees are located on the "South 40." Conference meals and social opportunities will take place on in this beautiful area of our campus.
The residential areas at Washington University in St. Louis consist of the "South 40" and the "North Side". The South 40, located directly south of the Danforth Campus, consists of twenty two residence halls. Beautifully landscaped areas surround the residence halls and provide guests with areas to hold outdoor gatherings, socialize with conference attendees, or simply enjoy the fresh air!
About St. Louis
St. Louis is a national hub for important research and business development, especially in the fields of biotechnology and plant science. Today, engineers, scientists, business leaders, educators, artists and other innovative and creative professionals here are working at the forefront of a multitude of fields and endeavors.
There are more free, world-class attractions in St. Louis than any place in the nation outside of Washington, D.C. Forest Park, the 1,400-acre park located between the Danforth and Medical campuses, offers space for a wide variety of activities. The historic park was the site of the 1904 World's Fair and is still home to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Zoo, the Missouri History Museum and the St. Louis Science Center.
Read Trip Advisor's List of Things To Do around Washington University in St. Louis.


Today, I was driving on a road trip, shlepping athletes home from a tournament on the open highway. While driving, I listened on the radio to the memorial service taking place in Humboldt to honor those in the Broncos hockey team bus crash.
I was struck by the permission that the mothers of two of the deceased, Carol Brons and Celeste Leray-Leicht gave to the survivors of the bus crash, and all those grieving–to move forward.
To have hope. Not to forget the grief, but to allow a shift at the one year mark.
In the tradition I come from, there was a time in the past when the immediate family members wore black after a death. Black dresses for the women. Black arm bands for the men. Every day, all day. For a whole year.
At the one year anniversary, the black dress was put away, and the regular clothing with a variety of colours was worn. The death was not forgotten, but the shift was clear. To the wearer of the clothes. To the rest of the community.
At the one year mark, there was a conscious choice to unattach from the daily constant grief. The change in clothing was clear, but I think it was to create a deeper shift as well. With the change from mourning clothes to regular clothes, all had permission to regain the regular routines of life in a more robust sort of way.
And maybe, in the giving of permission, there also lies a bit of a nudge too. Some of us, when we grieve, can use a reminder or even a gentle poke to do things that are good for us. I know during times of grief, I have struggled to give myself permission to end the somber time: to laugh in a world where my loved one isn't or to anticipate and enjoy something when I'm thoroughly used to being only sad.
The anniversary of a death can be a time to remember and grieve, to be certain. But perhaps the anniversary is also a time to consciously create a shift from focused mourning to having the grief become part of the fabric of our lives.
One of the teachers I had in counselling school used to live in Africa. In the part of the continent where she lived, she said that at the time of death, there was deep and profound grief–expressed sadness. The funeral was about loss.
On the one year anniversary of the death, there was a party. It was a joyous occasion. After a year, the contribution of the deceased to the life of the community was celebrated. They were fondly and humorously remembered. There was laughter as the life was celebrated. They taught her about moving forward–which I suspect is distinctly different than moving on.
The one year anniversary after a death was a pivot point.
The pivot point was a collective supportive moment to turn from the past grief being a focal point–incorporating the sadness into moving forward with hope.
To be clear, this sort of message comes best comes from those who mourn…thus, perhaps, the change of dress of the immediate family. It's manipulative to tell someone to "build a bridge and get over it". And that is what made the service of Humboldt today so powerful…once again, they teach us about grief. They help us know how to move forward. Their hope and their desire for us to have hope allows us to move through this grief. Though one never has closure on grief–grief is not a bank account or anything else one can just close), there will be a shift.
The service in Humboldt seemed to provide a pivot point of sorts for the family members of "the angels", for the survivors, the first responders, the medical staff, the billet families, the town–indeed, the entire country.
Thanx, Humboldt for creating the shift–a pivot point of healing today.


I recently found some genuine insight, new to me at least, in Charles Hodge's Systematic Theology. I offer it here not merely so you can stack up some ammo for debate, ammo you may never get to use anyway, but so you yourself can by God's grace obey the second of the ten commandments. I'll be preaching on that commandment next week, and I'm very excited to dig into it again.
My only possible criticism of Hodge is that he sets up a definition of idolatrous worship by which he evaluates Catholic veneration of saints, but he doesn't (at least in this section of his ST) argue for that definition. The definition makes sense to me, however.
Romanists are accustomed to distinguish between the cultus civilis due to earthly superiors; δουλεία [douleia, service] due to saints and angels; ὑπερδουλεία [hyperdouleia] due to the Virgin Mary; and λατρεία [latreia, worship] due to God alone. These distinctions, however, are of little use. They afford no criterion by which to distinguish between δουλεία [douleia] and ὑπερδουλεία [hyperdouleia] and between ὑπερδουλεία [hyperdouleia] and λατρεία [latreia]. The important principle is this: Any homage, internal or external, which involves the ascription of divine attributes to its object, if that object be a creature, is idolatrous. Whether the homage paid by Romanists to saints and angels be idolatrous is a question of fact rather than of theory; that is, it is to be determined by the homage actually rendered, and not by that which is prescribed. It is easy to say that the saints are not to be honoured as God is honoured; that He is to be regarded as the original source and giver of all good, and they as mere intercessors, and as channels of divine communications; but this does not alter the case if the homage rendered them assumes that they possess the attributes of God; and if they are to the people the objects of religious affection and confidence.
His next insight is helpful, too, but of course a Catholic will reply that they do have divine revelation—through tradition and the magisterial office of the pope. So this criticism works, and I do think it works, only if one assumes a Protestant bibliology.
If in fact departed saints are not authorized and not enabled to hear and answer the prayers of suppliants on earth, then the people are in the condition of those who trust in gods who cannot save, who have eyes that see not, and ears that cannot hear. That the saints have no such office as the theory and practice of invocation suppose is plain, because the fact if true cannot be known except by divine revelation. But no such revelation exists. It is a purely superstitious belief, without the support of either Scripture or reason.
When Hodge gets specific about what divine attributes Catholics ascribe to saints, his arguments gets clearer. It really would take divine revelation to tell us that finite human beings become capable of hearing thousands of simultaneous prayers from people on earth.
The invocation of saints as practised in the Church of Rome is idolatrous. Even if it be conceded that the theory as expounded by theologians is free from this charge, it remains true that the practice involves all the elements of idolatry. Blessings are sought from the saints which God only can bestow; and attributes are assumed to belong to them which belong to God alone. Every kind of blessing, temporal and spiritual, is sought at their hands, and sought directly from them as the givers. This [Catholic apologist Robert] Bellarmin admits so far as the words employed are concerned. He says it is right to say: "Holy Peter, save me; open to me the gates of heaven; give me repentance, courage," etc. God alone can grant these blessings; the people are told to seek them at the hands of creatures. This is idolatry. Practically it is taken for granted that the saints are everywhere present, that they can hear prayers addressed to them from all parts of the earth at the same time; that they know our thoughts and unexpressed desires. This is to assume that they possess divine attributes. In fact, therefore, the saints are the gods whom the people worship, whom they trust, and who are the objects of the religious affections.