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40 years ago, jackie onassis got a job: reflections on our curious cultural reluctance to seeing first ladies as working women
Posted on 24 September 2015 by oline
well, 40 years and some days ago. and, to bring us full circle, this happened to coincide with the aforementioned spate of 1975 rumors that she was hooking up with sinatra, so the story is frequently illustrated in the contemporary papers with a photo from The Night of The Visible Bra Black Striped Jumpsuit and The Suit of a Different Color.
which, OF COURSE, <3.
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so's here's the deal. i am struggling with what to do with this. not the sinatra crap, but with the fact that she got a job.
because it was SHOCKING then. and it should still be SHOCKING (though having written that i'm not sure i believe it). and it, like, just is not.
Ottawa Journal, 23 Sept 1975
because we most of us know women who are working. and because most female celebrities are, to some degree, working women.
kim kardashian is a working woman, ya'll.
there's actually a loooooooong history of female celebrities being working women, it's just that, in the 1920s through to still even now, the work life of actresses was downplayed and their private lives emphasized.
true story: liz taylor was working too.
LIFE, 6 October 1961
their work often looks different. because it looks like life and like fun, we do not identify it as work.
we can see this dynamic at play in the way jackie's story is told and in the way we write about first ladies more generally.
fyi, the position of first lady sucks. there, i said it.
and it sucks, from my perspective, because it is a job that is presented as not being a job.
so that jackie's tenure as first lady is often portrayed as a time of party-giving and prettiness, punctuated by a little redecorating adventure.
and her legacy is reduced to Fashions.
the reasons for this are two-fold: (1) the position of first lady sucks, and (2) THE TIMES.
LIFE, 1 Sept 1961
and also she was genuinely interested in these things.
things historically characterized as "lady" things.
she repeatedly reminds everyone that the she is not redecorating but restoring and restoration is about "scholarship," but, you guys: "scholarship" pretty much just looks like a bunch of people moving chairs around a room, no? a preposterously excessive number of people, at that, given the relatively few number of chairs.
even she is laughing like, omg, this totally downplays what i do!
this is one of the problems of writing. it doesn't look that hard.
perhaps this is why we see more photographs of writers' libraries than of writers writing. because the books are the physical evidence that some work has been done.
jackie's work here is like that too. i see a lamp while jackie sees the many books she read and letters she wrote to bring that lamp back to the white house. she did the work so i don't have to.
and so it is hard to quantify the work beyond saying the white house looked beautiful and the white house tour was the first full-length documentary narrated by a woman on network tv. which makes it a broadcast milestone.
the broadcast is History. but the restoration is not classified as work.
two of the many frustrating realities are this: a person can only be so bold as they want to be and a first lady is often only so bold as the times allow.
and so jackie's white house work- and i'm duplicating the problem i'm complaining of here and reducing it to the restoration when really there is significantly more- is reduced to a feminine project sanctioned by her husband.
OLINE, you may be asking, WHY DOES THIS MATTER?? well, check out her CV come 1975…
notice how there is no mention of her work as first lady. which maybe appears totally irrelevant in this discussion because they are talking about her work in publishing, BUT.
AHHHHEMMMM…
the fact that i cannot find a bigger image on the internet perhaps testifies to the fact that we need to be paying more attention to this thing, because it was a huge big deal at the time.
full disclosure: that's the only page 1 appearance that i can find, but it was still acknowledged elsewhere and seen as one of her big accomplishments.
Bridgeport Telegram [CT],
she saw it as an achievement too.
The Kane Republican [PA]
and so to act as though she hadn't done anything in publishing or held a job since quitting her position at the times-herald to marry in 1953 is a bit ludicrous.
but we do not think of being first lady as a job. they didn't then and i would argue we still do not now.
in march 1978, when gloria steinem puts her on the cover of Ms., the emphasis is on her current work in publishing. why does she work now? there is not an acknowledgement that she has been working all along.
jackie herself does not cast it as such either.
i don't know that jackie would agree with my analysis of her career, but having spent more time in her papers than she probably did, i can testify to the fact that there is a hell of a lot of paperwork involved in being a former first lady. to be first lady involves exponentially more.
it is work. and yet neither steinem nor jackie portray it as such in 1978.
"What no one could have predicted," steinem writes the following year, "was her return to the publishing world she had entered briefly after college– to the kind of job she could have had years ago, completely on her own."
steinem is making a feminist point here, as am i- it just looks a bit different 40 years later.
jackie obviously couldn't have been first lady on her own- but her time as first lady should not be a blank spot in her resume. it is a job she could not have held had her husband not been president but it is still a job.
to state the incredibly obvious: first ladies are people too.
laughably obvious, yes, but something that- because the position is dependent upon there being a president and because we do not value the first lady's work- is, i think, often not considered true.
we all too often fail to consider them as independent people. STILL. which means we also fail to appreciate the complexities of their job.
jackie was, i would argue, never without a job. it is simply that we didn't acknowledge what she was doing as work. and, sadly, we still don't. which, i think, says something rather important about us.
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Changing of the Guard: The 10 Biggest Designer Swaps of 2015
The year of fashion shakeups.
By Kristen Bateman
Fashion loves to keep us on our toes and this year saw top designers and creative directors at major houses making moves faster than we could keep up. Here, your cheat sheet of the biggest designer shakeups of the year.
Peter Copping Debuts at Oscar de la Renta
Shortly before Oscar de la Renta sadly passed away last year, he anointed Peter Copping as creative director. Copping's Fall 2015 debut was celebrated for the silk dresses, mink coats and tweed separates by which the fashion world knows ODLR best. But Copping also introduced his own vision with shorter skirts, new necklines and a fresh take on color. He continues to honor the story of a beloved fashion house while also pushing his signature aesthetic.
John Galliano Debuts at Margiela
In January, John Galliano quietly made his debut for Maison Margiela at the Spring 2015 Couture show. Through multiple collections this year, Galliano retained the house's hallmarks: deconstructionism and minimalism, with his own twist. Sure, a flair for the dramatic follows him wherever he goes (in this case, in the form of feathered hats and sculpted, abstract details that almost lept off tailored blazers and blouses), but if his aesthetic proves anything it's that the new Margiela is thoroughly modern, highly ingenious, and there's nothing else out there quite like it.
Peter Dundas Debuts at Roberto Cavalli
In March, Peter Dundas was appointed creative director at Roberto Cavalli. He was previously at the helm of Emilio Pucci and worked on the design side at the house of Roberto Cavalli from 2002–2005, which inspired his very Italian aesthetic. For Dundas's Fall 2015 debut, he didn't take Cavalli in a new direction, but rather focused on the label's trademarks, such as animal prints, bohemian blouses and slinky evening dresses in vivid hues.
Alessandro Michele Takes Over Gucci
When Alessandro Michele made his Fall 2015 runway debut, the look was decidedly more romantic and quirky than the aesthetic of former creative director, Frida Giannini. The new Gucci girl emerged as one who lives in metallic pleated skirts, gauzy blouses, sweet knits, vintage looking berets, Wes Anderson inspired accessories and geek chic glasses. Before taking the reigns as creative director, Michele worked in the Gucci design studio for over 12 years in a variety of different roles.
Chris Benz Reimagines Bill Blass
This fall, Chris Benz took the reigns of the ultra-iconic American label Bill Blass, which had been defunct (except for in terms of licensing) for years. Blass was the king of great American sportswear. Benz delved deep into the Blass archives to create a collection that was a blending of the two designers. Structured blazers met sequins. And in the most modern way, the collection became available for sale almost as soon as it was shown to the press online in November.
Donna Karan Announces Her Departure
In what was considered one of the biggest fashion shifts of the year, Donna Karan stepped down from her namesake company this summer. In a statement, she said she would remain an advisor. The Spring 2016 Donna Karan runway show was put on hold, but Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School fame took the reigns at DKNY, producing a collection full of the fashion house's classic codes: blazers, simple dresses and workwear, paying due respect to Karan's original "seven easy pieces."
Ralph Lauren Steps Down
In September, Ralph Lauren, megawatt star of his namesake fashion empire, stepped down as CEO. Stefan Larsson, formerly of H&M and Old Navy, will take his place. Industry insiders credit the change to finances, but Larsson will report to Lauren and the two will work as partners going forward. With the team's new addition from the world of fast fashion, we're dying to see what the Fall 2016 collection will bring. In an interview, Lauren said, "When they start designing things I can't understand, I'll quit."
Demna Gvasalia Replaces Alexander Wang at Balenciaga
Rumors spread quickly that Alexander Wang would be cut from his position as creative director for Balenciaga this summer. Industry insiders chalked it up to slow growth, and so, a new designer was named: Demna Gvaslia. As founder of the buzz-worthy, cult high-end fashion collective Vêtements, Demna will make his Balenciaga debut at Paris Fashion Week in March 2016, while continuing to spearhead Vêtements. The designer has also led design teams at Margiela and Louis Vuitton. If the new Balenciaga is anything like Vêtements, we can expect a mix of deconstruction, oversized proportions and urban-inspired silhouettes.
Raf Simons Leaves Dior
In October, it was announced that Raf Simons would leave Dior due to reasons "based entirely and equally on my desire to focus on other interests in my life, including my own brand, and the passions that drive me outside of my work." His era at Dior was one that focused on redefining elegant couture as modern with new shapes and nontraditional colors. The storied house has yet to choose a new creative director, and the next two collections (Spring 2016 Couture and Fall 2016 RTW) will be designed in-house.
Alber Elbaz Dismissed at Lanvin
In October, it was announced that Alber Elbaz was dismissed as artistic director at Lanvin due to differences with Lanvin's majority owner Shaw-Lan Wang. Elbaz held the position since 2001. It was a highly controversial choice on behalf of Wang, and employees were outraged. The management of Lanvin and its works council are in the process of Parisian court battles, and a new artistic director has yet to be named, though rumors of Raf Simons continue to swirl.
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More than 200 students from eight Catholic primary schools were inspired to become better leaders after taking part in a Young Leaders Day at Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic Primary Kensington.
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The students enjoyed holding and passing around a gold nugget Dr White brought with him for the presentation, and engaged in a Q & A session.
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Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against CBS CEO Leslie Moonves Send Stock Tumbling
Posted: Jul 27, 2018 / 01:02 PM PDT / Updated: Jul 27, 2018 / 07:36 PM PDT
Leslie "Les" Moonves, president and chief executive officer of CBS Corp., attends the annual Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference, July 11, 2018, in Sun Valley, Idaho. (Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
The New Yorker has published an investigation of CBS Corporation and its CEO Leslie Moonves. Even before it was published, news of the impending investigation sent the company's stock down more than 6%.
Members of the CBS board of directors say they will take the allegations seriously.
But the magazine story hadn't actually come out until shortly before 3 p.m. PT.
Ronan Farrow, who has investigated President Trump, Harvey Weinstein, and other powerful men in the past year, has been pursuing a story about Moonves and CBS, according to people with knowledge of his work.
In TV circles, there have been rumors of an impending Farrow story about Moonves for the past six months.
Some people began to turn skeptical about the potential story because it had not materialized yet.
The New Yorker had declined to comment, citing its policy of not commenting on reporting efforts before publication.
But The Hollywood Reporter foreshadowed the Farrow report in an item of its own Friday morning. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Farrow's piece is about CBS as a whole, including Moonves, who is said to be accused of sexual misconduct in the past.
Farrow tweeted a link to the story shortly after it was published Friday.
https://twitter.com/RonanFarrow/status/1022961055541219329
CBS stock fell 4% as soon as the THR item came out. It closed down 6.1%, at $54.01 a share.
Moonves has been one of the most celebrated and well-respected executives in the television industry. A titan of broadcasting, he has guided CBS for the better part of twenty years.
Moonves is embroiled in a bruising legal battle with CBS vice chair Shari Redstone, whose holding company effectively controls CBS and its sister media company Viacom.
The CBS board is split, with the independent members of the board backing Moonves in his quest for more autonomy from Redstone.
On Friday, in response to the expected Farrow report, the independent directors of the board said they would look into the charges made in the article.
"All allegations of personal misconduct are to be taken seriously," the board members said in a statement. "The Independent Directors of CBS have committed to investigating claims that violate the Company's clear policies in that regard. Upon the conclusion of that investigation, which involves recently reported allegations that go back several decades, the Board will promptly review the findings and take appropriate action.
"The timing of this report comes in the midst of the Company's very public legal dispute. While that litigation process continues, the CBS management team has the full support of the independent board members. Along with that team, we will continue to focus on creating value for our shareowners."
Moonves did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In a statement issued Friday afternoon, a representative for Shari Redstone said, "The malicious insinuation that Ms. Redstone is somehow behind the allegations of inappropriate personal behavior by Mr. Moonves or today's reports is false and self-serving. Ms. Redstone hopes that the investigation of these allegations is thorough, open and transparent."
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The British and Foreign Bible Society, based in Swindon, has been fined £100,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office, after their computer network was compromised as the result of a cyber-attack in 2016.
Between November and December 2016, the intruders exploited a weakness in the Society's network to access the personal data of 417,000 of the Society's supporters. For a subset of these supporters some payment card and bank account details were placed at risk.
The Society, which translates and distributes the Bible in the UK and around the world, relies on card donations from its UK supporters.
Supporter details were kept on an insufficiently secured internal network, and in 2009 the Society created a service account on the same network.
This account, which was configured in such a way as to provide inappropriate remote access rights to the network, was only secured with an easy-to-guess password.
The attackers deployed ransomware, and whilst the society's data was not permanently damaged or rendered inaccessible by the encryption, the attackers were able to transfer some files out of the network
The ICO's Head of Enforcement, Steve Eckersley, said:
"The Bible Society failed to protect a significant amount of personal data, and exposed its supporters to possible financial or identity fraud.
"Our investigation determined that it is likely that the religious belief of the 417,000 supporters could be inferred, and the distress this kind of breach can cause cannot be underestimated.
"Cyber-attacks will happen, that's just a fact, and we fully accept that they are a criminal act. But organisations need to have strong security measures in place to make it as difficult as possible for intruders."
The Commissioner found that, although the Society was the victim of a criminal act, it failed to take appropriate technical and organisational steps to protect its supporters' personal data.
The ICO considered this to be a serious contravention of Principle 7 of the Data Protection Act 1998, which states that appropriate technical and organisational measures must be taken against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data.
The Society has taken substantial remedial action since it became aware of the attack and has fully co-operated with the ICO's investigation.
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new law which applies in the UK from 25 May 2018. Its provisions are included in the Data Protection Act 2018. The Act also includes measures related to wider data protection reforms in areas not covered by GDPR, such as law enforcement and security. The UK's decision to leave the EU will not affect the commencement of the GDPR.
The ICO can take action to change the behaviour of organisations and individuals that collect, use and keep personal information. This includes criminal prosecution, non-criminal enforcement and audit. The ICO has the power under the Data Protection Act 2018 to impose a civil monetary penalty on a data controller of up to £17million (20m Euro) or 4% of global turnover. Under the 1998 Act, the maximum financial penalty is £500,000.
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How is baby developing this week? Baby's eyes have moved from the side of its head to the front and its ears are where they should be now, too. Plus, its kidneys are starting to excrete urine into its bladder. Reflexes are developing and baby can make a sucking movement with mouth.
How I'm changing: Still feeling nauseous all day and SLEEEEEEEPY. I'm napping as soon as Landon goes down for his nap each day. Usually that's only an hour, but hey....it helps me get through the rest of the day!
How I'm feeling: SLEEPY and nauseous all day. Overwhelmed and exhausted a lot as well just given our stage of life with Landon. Thankful for my two days when Landon is at MDO. I'm usually just at home, resting. My sea bands help a TON. I notice a HUGE difference when I don't have them on. I wear them 24/7 except when I'm showering, working out, or sleeping at night.
How my workouts are: This week, I got in 3 workouts - which is what I shot for with Landon's pregnancy and what I'll shoot for this pregnancy too. I got in a 20 min walk on the treadmill followed by a 10 minute pregnancy friendly WOD, Body Pump class one day, and a 1.5 mile walk through a wooded trail at a park with the family.
Thoughts this week: I love hearing "Congrats!" from people. It's pretty obvious I'm pregnant now so it's fun to have people excited. I'm having a really tough time (and subsequent Mommy guilt over) feeling as sentimental and connected as I did with Landon. But, I know that's normal as life is WAY busier with Landon's 2.5 year old self keeping me busy each day. I'm ready to feel the baby move because I know that will help big time!
Highlights this week: Making it to the end of the 1st trimester and beginning of the 2nd!! Please Lord let this mean a relief in nausea and more energy!!
Bump details: I'm amazed at how big it is already. I've been told I'll slow down towards the end and let's hope so! Ha! I'm already showing as much as I did near the half way mark with Landon!!
- I get winded super easy!
The headaches have been getting me too!


October 2 – Chief Brewer observed a white KIA Optima with a SC tag speeding east on Highway 8. He also observed the driver was not wearing a seat belt. Upon initiating a traffic stop by hitting his emergency lights, Brewer saw the car accelerate, driving dangerously and at high speed through the traffic light at Highways 8 and 20.
He pursued the vehicle until it left the road and crashed near the bridge in Pelzer. The driver, later identified as Tylor Dean McConnell, WM, 43, attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by Brewer and transported to the WPPD. He was charged with several traffic violations, including no driver's license, and it was discovered that he was wanted in Georgia and Florida. He was also on probation in South Carolina. He was transported to the Anderson County Detention Center.
October 5 – WPPD Chief Chris Brewer stopped Julian Isaiah Vazquez, WM, 22, for failure to wear a seat belt, and subsequently served Vazquez with warrants from Greenville County for third degree assault and battery, as well as pointing and presenting a firearm.
October 11 – Officer Alexis Eliopoulos was on patrol when she observed a Chevy truck with an expired license tag. She made a traffic stop and found that the driver, Kandice Michelle Brown, WF, 28, had received a ticket for the expired tag two days earlier from Chief Brewer. She checked Brown's insurance and found that it too had lapsed weeks earlier. She cited Brown for operating an uninsured vehicle, which was impounded. Brown was allowed to leave with a summons to appear in court.
October 11 – Officer Alexis Eliopoulos observed Amber Bagwell, WF, 32, go onto the property at 199 Mill Street. Since the officer had previously placed Bagwell on trespass notice (TPN)for that location, she approached her and confirmed that the TPN was still in force. She arrested Bagwell and transported her to ACDC.
October 15 – Officer Alexis Eliopoulos observed a truck without a proper tag near the intersection of Highways 8 and 20, as well as two occupants without seat belts. Subsequent to the traffic stop, the driver, Jennifer Lynn Mayfield, WF, 56,had a suspended license. The passenger, Alexander Harley Scroggs, WM, 23, was a known drug user. Upon questioning, Mayfield admitted that there was drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, which was then searched. Mayfield was subsequently arrested for DUS and related drug charges. The search revealed an amount of crack cocaine and Scroggs was charged with possession of crack and other drug offenses.
October 18 – Chief Chris Brewer stopped a work van near Highways 8 and 20 and discovered that the driver, Anthony Charles Eaton, WM, 51, was driving under suspension. He was given a summons and the truck was turned over to a licensed passenger.
October 19 – Ofc. Eliopoulos stopped a blue VW Jetta with no license plate. The driver, Donald L. Hoyt, WM, 53 was discovered to be driving an uninsured vehicle without a license plate, as well as simple possession of marijuana. He was cited with a summons to appear, and he and his son were released.
October 20 – Chief Chris Brewer observed a vehicle being operated with an expired tag. Upon checking the tag with dispatch Brewer learned that the tag belonged to another vehicle. He initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver, Robert Lewis Blackstone, WM,37, was driving on a suspended license. He received a courtesy summons for operating an uninsured vehicle and DUS second offense.
October 21 – Chief Brewer responded to a 911 call at 3 Sylvia Lane West concerning a dog bite. Upon arriving, he contacted Shirley Ann Campbell who reported that her neighbors dogs had come into her yard and attacked her and her dogs. Brewer spoke with the dogs' owner Breanna Lauren Shook, WF, 25, and reminded her that this was not the first incident concerning her dogs. She was cited for letting her dogs run loose, and stated she would seek to relocate the animals to other homes.
October 23 – Ofc. Eliopoulos observed a vehicle operating with an out of date tag decal.She stopped the vehicle and detected the odor of marijuana in the vehicle. Upon questioning, the driver, Joe Clayton Matthew Morris, WM, 20, admitted that there might be a pipe in the car. There was, and he was cited for expired license, possession of paraphernalia and simple possession of marijuana. He was released with a summons to appear.
October 25 – Chief Brewer responded to a call for assistance from ACSO and assisted in the arrest of William Samuel Stone for failure to stop for a blue light.


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Doing More
Assessing Ukraine's Defensive Needs
Moderator(s):
Michael Cecire
Senior Policy Advisor
Witnesses:
General (Ret.) Wesley Clark
Senior Fellow, UCLA Burkle Center
Founder, Renew America Together
Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn
Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security
Dr. Matthew Koenig
Professor of Government, Georgetown University
Deputy Director, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Director, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's criminal war has enraged citizens of goodwill and galvanized support for Ukraine across the world. The United States has been a key supporter of Ukraine, providing weaponry, humanitarian relief, and other forms of urgent assistance, in addition to leveling crippling sanctions on Russia.
However, Russian forces continue to bombard Ukrainian cities, targeting civilians and critical infrastructure. Russia's brutal war is causing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, and observers worry that Putin may next use chemical or other weapons of mass destruction. On March 16, President Zelenskyy appealed to the U.S. Congress to render additional aid to Ukraine, including the possibility of enforcing a no-fly zone.
The briefing, held on March 18, 2022, explored the various military strategies available to the West in its defense of Ukraine. Panelists examined Ukraine's militaristic capabilities, as well as the various risks associated with implementing military recommendations, such as humanitarian air corridors or NATO-enforced no-fly zones.
Panelists at the briefing included General Wesley Clark, founder of Renew America Together and senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations; Dr. Stacie Pettyyjohn, senior fellow and director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security; and Dr. Matthew Kroenig, director of the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council. Helsinki Commission Senior Policy Advisor Michael Hikari Cecire moderated the briefing.
Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-09) opened the briefing by reaffirming his support for the facilitation of transferring Polish fighter jets to Ukraine, as well as his confidence in the strength and capability of the Ukrainian military.
"The Ukrainian army has proven to be [pretty good] at knowing what they can do with their equipment," he said. "It's a conflict between rule of law and rule of gun."
Mr. Cecire explained that despite Russia's obvious military advantages, the Ukrainian military has thus far successfully stymied Russian aggression. Unfortunately, as Russian forces grow frustrated with their lack of military progress, they have become increasingly indiscriminate in their attacks, targeting innocent Ukrainian civilians, and bombarding critical infrastructure, such as shelters and hospitals.
General Clark advocated for a humanitarian airlift, implemented with U.N. approval, and a no-fly zone, as requested by Ukraine. He asserted that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will eventually strike NATO territory with missiles, and that Putin's threats of nuclear escalation should not deter Western states from defending a rules-based international order.
"There's a fallacy here, that somehow NATO inaction will translate into Putin's refusal to escalate. This is a logical fallacy," he said. "Putin will escalate as necessary to obtain his objectives. So I'm trying to find a third course of action between Ukrainian defense and Russian escalation, which is to provide the firebreak of a humanitarian rescue mission assigned into various locations that puts a firebreak into the fighting that could lead to a ceasefire, that could lead eventually to, coupled with the sanctions, a Russian pullback and withdrawal."
Dr. Pettyjohn discussed the risks of implementing humanitarian no-fly zones or humanitarian corridors, deeming them potentially escalatory and ineffective. A better alternative, she argued, would be for the international community to arm the Ukrainian people with mobile short-, medium-, and long-range air defenses, and to continue to provide precision standoff weapons.
"The international community should help Ukraine, but not by following the post-Cold War playbook of implementing a no-fly zone," she stated. "Against Russia, a no-fly zone would be even more difficult to implement and may not succeed… and it raises the potential for limited, or even more extensive than that, nuclear use, which is not something that I ever want to see in my lifetime."
Dr. Kroenig addressed the risk of nuclear escalation, arguing that although Russia's threat of utilizing nuclear weapons in Ukraine should not be dismissed, the United States and NATO can enhance military support to Ukraine without escalating the risk on nuclear war. He advocated for the creation of humanitarian corridors, while cautioning against the establishment of a no-fly zone.
"When it comes to no-fly zones or humanitarian corridors, I think I might split the difference between Dr. Pettyjohn and General Clark. I do think a no-fly zone would run a real risk of escalation," he said. "But I think something like a humanitarian corridor could work, supported by ground convoys."
Panelist Biographies
Podcast: Nagorno-Karabakh
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains one of the world's most intractable and long-standing territorial and ethnic disputes. Its fragile no-peace, no-war situation poses a serious threat to stability in the South Caucasus region and beyond. The conflict features at its core a fundamental tension between two key tenets of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act: territorial integrity and the right to self-determination. Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh, former U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, joins Helsinki Commission Senior Policy Advisor Everett Price to discuss the history and evolution of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as the OSCE's role in conflict diplomacy and the prospects for a lasting peace. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 8 | Nagorno-Karabakh
Podcast: On the Precipice
The OSCE has been central to diplomatic efforts around Russia's war against Ukraine. In this episode, Ambassador Michael Carpenter, U.S. Permanent Representative to the OSCE, discusses the ultimately unsuccessful diplomatic efforts to forestall Russia's full-scale invasion; the role of the OSCE in ensuring accountability for war crimes and atrocities; and the need to ensure Ukraine's victory and Russia's defeat. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 24 | On the Precipice
Podcast: Communities at Risk
Reports from nearly every corner of the OSCE region suggest that minority groups and vulnerable populations have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and sometimes by the policies enacted by governments to address it. This extended episode of "Helsinki on the Hill" takes an in-depth look at the pandemic's impact on minority groups and vulnerable populations, and the role of governments in addressing that impact. Margaret Huang, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Karen Taylor, chair of the European Network Against Racism, share insight about the reality on the ground for minority communities, including African Americans, who are suffering disproportionately from both the pandemic and systemic discrimination. Lamberto Zannier, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, joins the discussion to offer recommendations on meeting the needs of national minorities and marginalized communities in the new world of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 11 | Communities at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on the OSCE's Most Vulnerable Populations
Podcast: Nobody Cheers for Goliath
The physical battle of tanks and bombs or territory gained and lost is only one terrible part of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's war against the people of Ukraine. The unprovoked war is also taking place in the media, on computer keyboards, and in the hearts and mind of people in Ukraine, in Russia, and worldwide. Just as Ukraine has won important battlefield successes in the face of what appeared to be an overwhelming Russian force, Ukraine has also waged a highly sophisticated public diplomacy campaign to counter what many thought was a Russian strength. Dr. Nicholas J. Cull, a pioneering scholar and educator in the field of public diplomacy and mass communication in foreign policy, joins "Helsinki on the Hill" to examine the fight over narratives around Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine, how it shapes how different audiences understand the war, and the ultimate real-world impact of information warfare. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 21 | Nobody Cheers for Goliath: How Ukraine Is Winning the Information War Against Russia
Podcast: Damocles' Sword
The upcoming Tokyo Olympics, slated to take place late July after a one-year postponement, will be the first international athletic event since the passage of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act (RADA) in December 2020, which established criminal penalties on individuals involved in doping fraud conspiracies affecting major international competition. The law, named after Russian doping whistleblower Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, empowers the U.S. Department of Justice for the first time to investigate and prosecute these rogue agents who engage in doping fraud, provide restitution to victims, and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. In his first public interview since RADA became law, Dr. Rodchenkov speaks about the impact of the legislation that bears his name, as well as the blatant corruption that exists in the world of international sport, the vital role of whistleblowers, and more. He is joined by Helsinki Commission policy advisor Paul Massaro, who sheds light on the game-changing new tools created by the legislation and its importance to the U.S. fight against corruption worldwide. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 15 | Damocles' Sword: The Impact of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act
Podcast: Conflict Is Not Gender-Neutral
When United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security was adopted in 2000, it marked the first time that the UN Security Council acknowledged the vital role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. Two decades later, meaningful progress has been made in advancing the equal participation and full involvement of women in peace and security-related efforts, but substantial challenges remain. In this episode, two senior active duty female military officers—Colonel Katherine Lee of the New Zealand Defence Force and Lieutenant Colonel Diana Morais of the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense—describe why integrating the perspective of women is essential to sustainable peace and security efforts, including those undertaken by the OSCE and its participating States. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 20 | Conflict Is Not Gender Neutral
Podcast: Russia Hates the Truth
Transgender journalist Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a U.S. citizen, joins host Alex Tiersky to describe her journey, first to Ukraine as a war correspondent, then her decision to enlist in the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a combat medic on the front lines, as well as becoming a high-value target for Russian propaganda, and the importance of pursuing the truth against a regime that thrives on lies. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 25 | Russia Hates the Truth
Podcast: Open Skies
What was a Russian military plane doing taking pictures over Washington, DC? Arms control experts Alexandra Bell, Senior Policy Director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, and Anthony Wier, Legislative Secretary for Nuclear Disarmament and Pentagon Spending at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, discuss the Treaty on Open Skies. The Open Skies agreement fosters inter-military transparency and cooperation among 34 different countries—including the United States and Russia—by allowing participants to overfly each other's territory to record and share imagery of military and other installations. During the episode, Bell and Weir outline the role of Open Skies in the Euro-Atlantic security architecture, the treaty's benefits, the complexity of execution, and current challenges in implementation. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 4: Open Skies | Helsinki on the Hill
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Podcast: Parliamentary Diplomacy in Action
Through participation in parliamentary assemblies, national legislators can wield global influence on issues ranging from counterterrorism to climate change. Roberto Montella, Secretary General of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and Ruxandra Popa, Secretary General of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, peel back the curtain on activities of their institutions and underscore the value of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting security, prosperity, and human rights worldwide. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 9 | Parliamentary Diplomacy in Action
Podcast: Russian Intention, Russian Aggression
From September 10 – 16, ZAPAD 2021—a major Russian military exercise that includes thousands of troops—will take place in and around Belarus. The exercise follows months of reports that the Russian military has been involved in actions that potentially could spark a major and violent confrontation between Russia and other countries, including a March deployment by Moscow of some 100,000 new troops in and around Ukraine and a June incident in the Black Sea in which Russian forces seemingly faced off against the British destroyer HMS Defender. In this episode, Lt. General Ben Hodges (Ret.) analyzes whether these developments represent a major escalation and imminent conflict with Russia; whether they are part of a deliberate, coordinated strategy by the Kremlin; and what, if any, guardrails could prevent Russian aggression against its neighbors or a direct conflict with NATO. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 18 | Russian Intention, Russian Aggression
Podcast: Agents of the Future
The creation of the Moscow Helsinki Group was announced on May 12, 1976, a day that Helsinki Commission Chair Sen. Ben Cardin has called, "One of the major events in the struggle for human rights around the globe." The 11 founding members, including legends of the human rights movement like Yuri Orlov and Lyudmila Alexeyeva, came together as what was formally named the Public Group to Assist in the Implementation of the Helsinki Final Act in the USSR. Their mission was to monitor the Soviet government's implementation of the human rights provisions of the historic 1975 Helsinki Accords. In this episode, Dmitri Makarov, co-chair of the Moscow Helsinki Group, and historian Sarah B. Snyder discuss the history and impact of the Helsinki monitors, as well as the important work the Moscow Helsinki Group continues to do today. The Helsinki Commission is indebted to Cathy Cosman for her input and contributions to the development of this episode. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 16 | Agents of the Future: The 45th Anniversary of the Moscow Helsinki Group
Podcast: Russia's Arsenal of Aggression
One particularly insidious tool in Russia's arsenal of aggression is the Kremlin's use of mercenaries, in particular against Ukraine. In this episode, experts Candace Rondeaux and Col. Chris Mayer (Ret.) discuss how Russia draws on mercenary networks such the Wagner Group, which has been linked to human rights and other atrocities including the horrific massacre at Bucha. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 22 | Russia's Arsenal of Aggression
Podcast: Lost and Found
Only July 11, 1995, more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys from the town of Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina were rounded up, gunned down, and buried in mass graves by Bosnian Serb forces, in what was the worst mass killing in Europe since World War II. The brutality of the genocide of Srebrenica was compounded by the deliberate effort by those responsible to hide their crimes. The use of mass graves and the subsequent movement of remains of the murdered using heavy machinery meant that the identification of the victims seemed nearly impossible at the time. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, Kathryne Bomberger, director general of the International Commission on Missing Persons, discusses how ICMP has helped families of the Srebrenica victims find closure and pursue justice. She also discusses the commission's evolution from dealing with the conflict in the former Yugoslavia to its work worldwide—including in Syria, Colombia, and elsewhere—today. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 12 | Lost and Found: How the International Commission on Missing Persons Helps Find Closure and Pursue Justice
Justice Overseas
Human rights within states are crucial to security among states. Prioritizing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, defending the principles of liberty, and encouraging tolerance within societies must be at the forefront of America's foreign policy agenda. Peace, security, and prosperity cannot be sustained if national governments repress their citizens, stifle their media, or imprison members of the political opposition. Authoritarian regimes become increasingly unstable as citizens chafe under the bonds of persecution and violence, and pose a danger not only to their citizens, but also to neighboring nations. The Helsinki Commission strives to ensure that the protection of human rights and defense of democratic values are central to U.S. foreign policy; that they are applied consistently in U.S. relations with other countries; that violations of Helsinki provisions are given full consideration in U.S. policymaking; and that the United States holds those who repress their citizens accountable for their actions. This includes battling corruption; protecting the fundamental freedoms of all people, especially those who historically have been persecuted and marginalized; promoting the sustainable management of resources; and balancing national security interests with respect for human rights to achieve long-term positive outcomes rather than short-term gains.
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Large cannabis factory uncovered at Nuneaton address
Police were first called to reports of a disturbance
Laura HartleySenior Reporter
(Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of a disturbance, but found a large cannabis factory at the address.
Officers from Warwickshire Police were called to the address in Croft Road, Nuneaton, yesterday.
They were originally responding to reports of a disturbance, however when they went into the property, the drugs set up was discovered.
Around 80 plants were found in several of the rooms throughout the property.
It was also found that the male had bypassed supply to the address.
Watch: What is cannabis?
A spokesman for Nuneaton and Bedworth Police said: "A male was arrested for the production of cannabis yesterday (14th July).
"This is after officers responded to an address in Croft Road Nuneaton following reports of a disturbance.
"On entering the address the officers located a significant cannabis factory consisting of approximately 80 plants taking up several rooms of the property, alongside full hydroponic equipment.
"The male had also bypassed the electricity supply to the address."
The male arrested was a 16-year-old boy and is still in custody.
Triple stabbing
Man knifed in city centre
Fearsome weapons
Cannabis factory uncovered
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Scholars note suppression and censorship of academic criticism, harassment, plots to dismiss critics
Trans Power: The above graphic appeared on the Transgender Law Center's website the day after Donald Trump's presidential victory in 2016. The colors mimic those of the "Transgender Pride flag," the equivalent of the "rainbow flag" long used by "gay" activists. Click to enlarge.
By Gina Miller, 10-23-18
More than fifty scholars who work at universities in the U.K., U.S., Australia and elsewhere, and are part of a group of over a hundred, have signed a letter that was published last week in the U.K. Guardian. They expressed their concern about the detrimental effects of political correctness and the "trans" lobby on their ability to research and report their findings regarding so-called "transgenderism."
The scholars are from a myriad of fields, as they note:
Our subject areas include: sociology, philosophy, law, criminology, evidence-informed policy, medicine, psychology, education, history, English, social work, computer science, cognitive science, anthropology, political science, economics, and history of art.
In part, they express their worries:
We are also concerned about the suppression of proper academic analysis and discussion of the social phenomenon of transgenderism, and its multiple causes and effects. Members of our group have experienced campus protests, calls for dismissal in the press, harassment, foiled plots to bring about dismissal, no-platforming, and attempts to censor academic research and publications. Such attacks are out of line with the ordinary reception of critical ideas in the academy, where it is normally accepted that disagreement is reasonable and even productive.
How unsurprising. The aggressive pushers of "tolerance" are bullies. And just like in the United States under Barack Obama (or whatever his name is), these militant homofascists have imposed their propaganda will on schools and universities in the UK:
Many of our universities have close links with trans advocacy organisations who provide "training" of academics and management, and who, it is reasonable to suppose, influence university policy through these links. Definitions used by these organisations of what counts as "transphobic" can be dangerously all-encompassing and go well beyond what a reasonable law would describe. They would not withstand academic analysis, and yet their effect is to curtail academic freedom and facilitate the censoring of academic work.
Nothing about "transgenderism" would withstand any kind of rational analysis or scrutiny, because its very basis—the notion that a man could possibly be a woman, and vice versa—is not simply wrong, it's crazy-wrong, a million pseudo-scientific claims to the contrary notwithstanding.
Here in the United States, this demented movement exploded with Obama's full support during his presidency. As with militant homosexual activism, I have also warned that "transgenderism" would be used to further crush our freedoms. This has proven true, as people in places all across the nation are being forced, under penalty of law in some cases, to play along with the charade that a man is a "woman." It's also being used to defy common decency, with men insisting on using women's restrooms and dressing rooms and even being allowed to compete in women's sports. This vile madness should not be allowed to continue.
This wicked movement's true targets are Christianity and Christ's followers, because these people, whether they're homosexual or the mentally sick who imagine they're the opposite sex, are in aggressive rebellion against God and His natural order and design for marriage, family and human sexuality. They want to destroy the meaning of marriage and the definition of male and female, as if that were possible, except under the creation of bad laws.
It's encouraging to see these scholars in the U.K. and elsewhere speak out against this despotic movement, because it must be firmly resisted. Here in the U.S., I'm also glad to see President Trump's Justice Department reportedly moving to properly define male and female for federal Title IX purposes. That there would ever be a need to define male and female illustrates how far down the evil road to social insanity we've been shoved by the God-hating Left, whose purpose, beyond pure rebellion against God, is to demolish the freedoms of our Constitutional Republic. They're working like mad to do it, too, as they constantly create bogus new terms that are used to deceive and intimidate, terms like "gender identity" and "transphobic." Both of those terms are lies.
Nevertheless, I'm thankful that there is pushback against "transgender" mania. Courage tends to beget more courage, and this tyrannical movement will only be stopped when many, many more people are willing to fearlessly stand up and say, "NO!" to the social activism of a tiny minority of mentally and spiritually sick people who seek to impose their derangement on all of society.
Gina Miller, a native of Texas and current resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is a conservative Christian political writer and radio/television voice professional. Read more excellent columns by Gina at Renew America HERE. Contact her through Facebook.
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Hidden Orchestra – Live
Sometimes the Fates deal us a difficult hand. Just recently it has not been enough for Crotchety Man to paddle his own canoe; he has been asked to paddle other people's canoes as well. That, of course, is flattering but this naturally nervous gentleman was never cut out to lead the paddlers' flotilla.
Do I know where the river of life will take us? Do I relish the prospect of venturing into the unknown? Do I have a proven track record of navigating hazardous terrain? The answer to all those questions is, "No". But I don't like to let people down, especially those who are willing to put their trust in me. So the responsibilities mount up. And sometimes they become a burden.
This old sailor has been drifting down river for long enough, now, to know that one man can't steer many boats through choppy waters. It may be dangerous to let go of the tiller for a moment but it's probably better for the admiral to risk one vessel than to overstretch and topple into the swirling waters himself. So I'm handing over control of this blog post to the local pilot to take us through this one hour performance of Hidden Orchestra tracks sequenced and mixed live by their composer, Joe Acheson.
This was a one-off version of a solo show for a specific event, and almost the opposite of the full band show. It was in an interactive laser forest which was part of an extensive immersive VR installation at the venue. So I played back all the birdsong recordings I used to make Dawn Chorus, and over the top I improvised with a laptop and some effects pedals, creating live dub arrangements of Hidden Orchestra tracks using the recordings I made for the original album versions – combining different parts, restructuring and reorchestrating the pieces on the fly. I wanted to let the birdsong speak (Dawn Chorus was my birds' record), so I kept the other layers really ambient, using big echoes and reverbs and filters to shape the sounds.
– Joe Acheson
Readers of this blog will know that Hidden Orchestra is one of my favourite bands, in fact, it is the flagship in the Crotchety Fleet. Their Archipelago album flies at the top of the mast and fills the sails with a fair wind (these are ocean-going canoes). But believe me when I say this mixtape presents Hidden Orchestra's material at its spectacular best.
It sings sweeter than the Siren maidens and pounds with the force of Atlantic rollers. It is as calm as a millpond and as restless as the sea. It bellows with the sound of a conch shell lustily blown and whispers the foamy words of surf lapping on a sandy shore. That is where I will steer my canoe. If you follow me, together we will find paradise. But, please, bring your own paddle.
Joe Acheson's new album Live at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts comes out on 3rd May.
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Just whacked on the phones for a bit of late evening listening. Thanks!
Vinyl Connection , 29th April 2019 at 1:11 pm


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When the time comes to interview candidates, both you and the candidate should have a good understanding of what the position entails. But a general understanding just isn't enough. What if a candidate does have previous administrative support experience, but after coming into work that first week you find out they are very uncomfortable speaking on the phone and with office guests? Luckily with the use of interview scorecards, situations like these can be avoided through the use of strategic interview questions.
You may think that because the candidates are only interviewing for an intern position, the interview isn't all that important. But keep in mind that these "interns," paid or unpaid, can bring a lot to the team – both good and bad. By using interview score sheets with each and every "intern" interview, the chances of hiring a new team member with fresh ideas and strong work ethic are greatly increased.
If that's not enough to convince you to use a score sheet with "interns," then maybe this will help.
Rather than scoring a candidate based on the position you are hiring for, scorecards also take into account their past and present behaviors. An effective scorecard will look at the successes a candidate has had in their past and current positions, and then use that information to increase (or decrease) their score. By looking at specific traits that made the candidate successful, such as leadership skills, organization and persistence, the score sheet is able to gauge their potential success at your company.
Gut-feeling, eh? Are you sure you're not just hungry? Rather than grabbing a sandwich before your interview to make sure your gut is in tip-top interviewing shape, just use an interview scorecard. It uses a researched and tested algorithm that allows you, the hiring manager, to compare candidates and make the right hiring decision. Plus, if you have to consult with your team before handing over an offer letter, the interview scorecard will have a lot more sway than just your gut-feeling.
It's no secret that some job-seekers embellish their past job duties and successes on their resume and even during the interview. Don't think that just because you are looking to bring a college student on-board doesn't mean the won't exaggerate. Take it from a college student, we are told over and over again that if we don't have internship experience, we'll never get a job. So rather than working hard to achieve more success, some students just lie in order to land an interview. Luckily, a good interview scorecard is able to unveil such lies. How? Easy – by scoring in-depth follow-up questions.
Why risk making a bad hire? Whether you develop your own scorecards or use Hireology's, you're significantally decreasing the risk of hiring someone who could be detrimental to the company.


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Living in the Languedoc: Central Government: French National Symbols: Bastille (not Bastile) Day
Bastille Day (not Bastile Day) is the the French national day, (F�te nationale des Fran�ais), 14th July each year.
Paris was unstable during the early months of the French revolution. Every move by the Ancien Regime seemed to make matters worse. In Spring 1789, the Estates-General refused to dissolve itself, instead transforming itself into a constituent National Assembly.
In July Louis XVI called in troops and dismissed his popular Minister, Necker. On the morning of July 14, the people of Paris seized weapons from the armoury at Les Invalides and marched off in the direction of the Bastille, an ancient Royal fortress.
After some shooting, the crowd stormed the Bastille, apparently intending to release huge numbers of political prisoners. They found only a handful of insignificant prisoners, the Marquis de Sade having been moved out a few days earlier. The storming of the Bastille signalled the first victory of the people of Paris over the Ancien R�gime, and won them access to a large amount of gunpowder. The bastille itself was razed a little while later.
The F�te de la F�d�ration ("Feast of the Federation") held on the 14th July, 1790, celebrated the first anniversary of the insurrection. In Paris, Talleyrand, who had been a Catholic Bishop, said Mass at the Altar of the Fatherland on the Champ de Mars. The commemoration of 14th July was abandoned in subsequent years. Under the Third Republic, however, leaders looked for ways to celebrate the foundations of the regime. A Deputy for the Seine Department, Benjamin Raspail, moved that 14th July be named the national holiday of the Republic, and Parliament passed an act to that effect on July 6, 1880.
Emphasis was on the patriotic and military character of the event. Communes held their own celebrations, starting with a torchlight parade on the evening of the 13th. The next morning, church bells or gun salutes announced a military parade, followed by a meal, spectacles and games, with dancing and fireworks to end the day. The date took on special significance in times of rejoicing, most notably 14th of July 1919 and 14th July 1945. Today, the festivities of July 14 are still popular. In Paris a military parade on the Champs-Elys�es precedes dancing and fireworks displays, similar activities are organised all over the country - and everyone avoids mentioning the Marquis de Sade and his fellow prisoners.
The Bastille is one of the gererally recognised symbols of sovereignty not mentioned in article 2 of the French Constitution of 1958, which refers only to le drapeau tricolore, bleu, blanc, rouge: The French Flag , L'hymne national, the national anthem, The Marseillaise and La devise de la République; the motto . "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité".
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Interview With Nicolas Bos, President CEO at Van Cleef & Arpels, The Seven Seas Collection
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The French Maison Van Cleef & Arpels is recognised all over the world for its exquisite and poetic jewels.
Nicolas Bos, President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, talks about the new collection, inspirations for the distinct jewels and the signature style of the Maison and his vision for the House.
What guides the style of Van Cleef & Arpels and its creations? What aspects of design, style and identity have remained steady over the years?
The maison stands out for a recognisable signature style – treatment of movement, asymmetry or transformability – and the unique sources of inspiration that are nature, poetry, couture, ballet and imaginary worlds. Van Cleef & Arpels is noted for its remarkable and innovative techniques, the exceptional quality of stones and virtuoso craftsmanship of its Mains d'Or (Golden Hands). Together, these features give birth to the uniqueness of the maison that seems to lie in timelessness and elegance.
We have also developed more accessible collections such as Perlée, Cosmos or Alhambra that also encapsulate the high jewellery savoir-faire of the maison. In terms of watchmaking, the maison is quite singular in its expression of the passage of time with unique poetic complications and extraordinary dials, including iconic timepieces such as Cadenas, Charms and Pierre Arpels.
Let's talk about the Seven Seas collection. What criteria did you follow while choosing the seas – Black Arabian, Mediterranean, Red, Adriatic etc.?
For each of the seven seas, we thought about what they represent in the collective unconscious: symbols, colours and shapes. We have been trying to interpret each of the seas in a high jewellery way. For instance, we have used white and gray cultured pearls for the Rivage Noir et Blanc Bracelet, inspired from the architecture of Bulgaria, in the Black Sea chapter. For the Adriatic Sea, we have used turquoises to symbolise the lagoons of clear water and verdant shorelines in the tranquility of a summer's day.
What is your personal favourite sea theme from the collection? And what sea do you prefer to go for a vacation to?
I particularly like the chapter inspired by the Black Sea, which triggers imaginations of a mysterious fairy tale. On a personal note, my favourite destination remains the Caribbean Sea for its wild beaches and warm waters.
This is the first time I have seen such a variety of pearl jewellery in one Van Cleef & Arpels collection. What prompted this?
The use of pearls has appeared to us as an evidence for this collection: they come from the oceans and recall the shell they are extracted from. Pearls have the extraordinary ability to illuminate the design, when alternated with other precious or hard stones. Besides, they add a very feminine touch to the jewellery.
Many pieces like the Flamant Corail (drawing below) necklace are very rich in decorative elements. What challenges did you face while creating a piece such as this using various colours of gold, hard stones, precious gems and coral?
The Flamant Corail features a gradation of pink sapphires and diamonds. The challenge with this piece, as with all our nature-inspired creations, was to give an impression of movement and lightness. We did a three-dimensional work on feathers. The supple connections give the necklace flexibility and comfort. It sits perfectly on the neck. The detachable central motif can be worn as a clip or on the necklace. When it is placed slightly towards the side, it gives the piece an asymmetric look and the impression as though it is in flight.
I have also noticed that different techniques have been used for the Seven Seas pieces: beads, tassels, paving, the mystery setting, carved stones and suspended briolettes. Does the process of creating each new jewel fundamentally differ from each other.
Each technique that we use at Van Cleef &Arpels brings a special aesthetic to the jewellery. It changes the way you see it as well, besides the way you wear and feel it. I would say that it also stirs different emotions; techniques reveal the beauty of jewellery.
The jewels in the new Seven Seas collection are lighter and less extravagant. Why did you step away from the usual style for your high-jewellery?
We have been willing to create a collection that would make you want to wear it on holidays. Just like the idea of cruise collections in fashion, we have created our pieces to be less formal and easy to wear. The different shades of blue are a gateway to the oceans and take you on a journey where the infinite horizon is the only point of view. Having said that, all the pieces of the collection are set with stones that adhere to the strictest criteria. We call them Pierres de Caractère, as they instill a very special emotion in anyone who looks at them.
As President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, how have you been innovating and enriching the brand's identity?
The House's identity is fantastically rich and diverse and, at the same time, very strong and coherent. Our mission, along with the design teams, experts and craftsmen, is to write new chapters in a story that started over a century ago. Our aim is to try and make these chapters relevant and enchanting for today's clients. This is why I chose a theme like Seven Seas for our high jewellery and developed new designs like Perlee, and concepts such as poetic complications. All of it is collaborative teamwork.
And lastly, how does it feel to be at the helm of an illustrious maison such as Van Cleef & Arpels?
NB: I feel proud and blessed. My goal now is to perpetuate the Van Cleef & Arpels history in the worlds of high jewellery and watchmaking.
Nicolas was interviewed by Katerina Perez – katerinaperez.com
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Peru is best known for its ancient cultures, especially the Incas, who dominated much of South America until the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century. Today, Peru is a fascinating blend of local tradition and European influence.
However, history is only part of the story. Peru stretches south from the Equator for 1,300 miles. The Andes run the full length of the country, rising to almost 7,000 metres, and separate the arid coastal strip from the lush rainforest. Over 80% of the world's different ecosystems are represented in Peru, more than any other country.
Whatever you are looking for, Peru almost certainly has it. Llama Travel has been offering a very wide range of high quality tours to Peru 2002 and is proud to be one of the leading operators to this amazing country.
This 17 day holiday combines the culture and nightlife of Lima; the wonderful mountain scenery, ancient ruins and traditions of Cusco; the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa and the spectacular Colca Canyon, home to giant condors; and the beauty and purity of Lake Titicaca.
Spend time exploring all that Peru has to offer, from great food in Lima, to the lovely colonial city of Cusco, the relaxing, picturesque Sacred Valley, and the iconic Inca ruins at Machu Picchu. At the end of this holiday, spend 3 days relaxing at the chic Arennas Mancora Hotel on the north coast of Peru.
This 14 day holiday combines the culture and nightlife of Lima; the wonderful mountain scenery, ancient ruins and traditions of Cusco; and the famous Inca Trail, a four-day hike across the Andes ending in Machu Picchu.