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David S. Metcalf II, Ph.D.
1370 Grand Cayman Dr.
Merritt Island, FL 32952
metcalf@digital.net; dmetcalf@waldenu.edu; metcalf@nova.edu
Summary of Experience:
David Metcalf, Ph.D.
CLO Advisor/Researcher
Institute for Simulation and Training
As an independent researcher, analyst and consultant, Dr. David Metcalf combines business sense and technology efficiencies to provide effective results. His approach has saved companies millions of dollars while guiding business transformations for learning organizations. Specific areas of focus include: learning business strategy, performance measurement, operational excellence, outsourcing, blended learning and mobile learning.
Dr. Metcalf was formerly the Chief Learning Technologist at RWD Technologies. There he was responsible for the analysis, design and strategic alignment of RWD's technology solutions for learning. He was responsible for high-level strategy and transformation engagements at well know companies such as 3Com, Fujitsu, Roche Diagnostics, Rolls-Royce, and FedEx Ground. Dr. Metcalf also led the development of several award-winning mobile learning innovations.
Dr. Metcalf joined RWD with the sale of his NASA Kennedy Space Center laboratory spin-off company- Merrimac. Prior to spin-off, he was the Lead Multimedia Designer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. He was responsible for the management and operations of the award-winning multimedia laboratory for various government contractors.
Dr. Metcalf holds a B.A. in Computer Graphics from the University of Texas, an M.S. in Computer-Based Learning and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University and keeps current by continuing to hold appointments at several universities.
Dr. Metcalf is a frequent speaker at major learning and development conferences around the world. He is the co-author of the book titled: Blended eLearning: Integrating Knowledge, Performance Support and Online Learning and recently participated as chapter author on "Operational Excellence Through Blended eLearning" for Elliott Masie's upcoming book- Rants, Raves and Reflections in Learning. He is currently completing mLearning: Mobile Learning and Performance scheduled for later this year.
Ph.D. in Information Systems-Dissertation topic: Distributed Multimedia Information and Training Systems: Development of a Design Model for Interactive Training Using the World Wide Web as a Delivery System. Nova Southeastern University. 1998.
Master of Science in Computer Based Training and Learning. Nova Southeastern University. 1996.
Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts with concentration in Graphic Design/ Computer Graphics. University of Texas at Austin. 1990. (Graduated from a four year degree program in three years.)
Master's level Electrical Engineering coursework in the ADEPT program. Stanford University.
Courses in effective speaking and presentation. Disney University.
A wide range of graphics, animation, publishing, training, multimedia, ISD and IT courses.
Detailed Experience:
Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida
April 2005-Present
As a research faculty member, Dr. Metcalf is responsible for inspiring innovation in the field of learning and performance. Dr. Metcalf brings partnerships and existing research and development relationships to the world-class Institute. Dr. Metcalf is currently developing contracts and grants to promote the use of high-end corporate learning and simulation techniques in non-profit and social entrepreneurship opportunities. Dr. Metcalf provides CLO advisory services and develops new innovations for delivery of learning and knowledge solutions. Simulation, mobilization, outsourcing, visualization systems, and operational excellence are current research topics. Dr. Metcalf frequently presents at industry and research events shaping business strategy and use of technology to improve learning and human performance. Dr. Metcalf also mentors students and entrepreneurs affiliated with the University and the award-winning UCF/Technology Incubator.
RWD Technologies
Merritt Island, Florida
Chief Learning Technologist
June 1999-December 2004
As chief learning technologist, Dr. Metcalf was responsible for research, strategy and analysis of learning and development activities. Industry analysis and development of strategic partnerships are principal duties. Dr. Metcalf defined information systems requirements, analysis, design, and implementation specifications. Projects involved the combination of creative, instructional, and technical disciplines to produce technology solutions for training and knowledge management applications. He fulfilled operational management and P&L responsibilities as Interim Director. He was responsible for high-level strategy and transformation engagements at well-know companies such as 3Com, Fujitsu, Roche Diagnostics, Rolls-Royce, and FedEx Ground. Dr. Metcalf led the development of several award-winning mobile learning innovations. He also developed new techniques and tools for innovative delivery of e-Learning in areas such as: International delivery, knowledge management, collaboration, return on investment strategies, mobile learning, WBT without plug-ins, and application of advanced learning models online. Dr. Metcalf was the company's featured speaker at industry events shaping business strategy and use of technology to improve learning and human performance.
Doctoral Faculty Mentor
September 2001-Present
Develop curriculum, courses, and teach online classes in Ph.D. Applied Management and Decision Systems (AMDS) Program. Mentor select Doctoral students and serve on Knowledge Area Module (KAM) and dissertation committees. Teach Principles of Knowledge Management, Expert Systems, Advanced Concepts in Knowledge Management, eSystems, Emerging Technology Assessment and Risk Management, and Capstone courses using online tools such as Blackboard, Banner SIS, and other custom Web tools. Current areas of research and grant application include cognitive technology and gerontechnology applied to improving the human condition around aging, performance, and adult learning.
Teach online classes in Masters-level Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, and Computing Technology for Education programs. Teach Client/Server and Distributed Computing, Data Communications, Wireless Technology, and Multimedia and Emerging Technology courses using online tools such as PlaceWare, WebCT and Nova's custom developed course management systems.
Orlando and Space Coast Campuses, FL
Professor in Masters-level Computer Science and Computer Information Resource Management programs. Courses taught include: Distributed Systems, Internet Management Applications, Network Architectures, Data Communications, Network Design and Management, Networking and Telecommunications Management, and Information Systems Design.
Merrimac Interactive
Cocoa Beach, Florida
May 1997-July 1999
Managed development and operational efforts: strategy, staff, equipment, projects and workflow. Designed interactive training systems and applications. Developed synergies between creative, instructional and technical departments. Researched new technologies and techniques. Wrote grants and proposals. Responsible for development of custom Web-Based Training (WBT) courses. Managed development of Certification.Net. Planned and implemented all Florida logistics. Hired and managed creative, technical and instructional staff members (35+). Managed Florida developmental licensing agreements. Purchased products and services for Florida operations. Communicated Merrimac research and development efforts through writing and speaking activities in conjunction with research and trade organizations. Team efforts led to best-in-class WBT products and services and top-of-market sale of company to RWD Technologies, June, 1999.
I-NET/Wang Laboratories
NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Supervisor and Multimedia Laboratory Lead
July 1993-1997
Managed multimedia lab: staff, equipment, projects and workflow. ~$2 million budget authority. Responsible for award-winning Web Interactive Training project. Create multimedia presentations. Designed interactive training applications. Executive producer and various roles on video productions. Recorded and produced audio. Created graphics and animations. Produced digital and still imagery. Taught computer graphics software. Specified equipment and write purchase orders. Configured computer hardware and software. Setup Internet tools and systems. Setup, upgraded and configured DE conference room equipment. Developed imaging systems. Managed work order procurement database and lab projects.
Egeland Wood & Zuber, Inc./Electronic Publishing & Design Center
Scotia, New York
Art Director/Computer Graphics Instructor
June 1990-June 1993
Managed print advertising art department. Responsible for production scheduling, budgeting, creative direction, and department staff supervision. Created print advertising campaigns using electronic publishing tools. Evaluated software. Created multimedia presentations and interactive demonstration disks. Specified and purchased printing vendor services of over $100,000/yr. Specified and purchased production hardware and software. Clients included Trump, Kodak, IBM, General Electric, Adobe Systems, Corel Systems and Ventura Software. Coordinated and scheduled freelance work. Developed new client base. Created new workflow management systems for art department.
Spoke at major trade shows and conferences including Comdex/Windows World and NCGA. Taught a variety of computer graphics, publishing and multimedia programs to Fortune 500 companies and ad agencies including: Burlington Industries, Department of Defense, General Electric, IBM and Dun and Bradstreet. Developed custom instruction.
Ozz Research
2D & 3D Graphics Modeler
September 1989-April 1990
Created graphics and animations for interactive presentations, 3D animations, and videos. Scanned images. Plotted 3D models. Created topographical 3D maps.
Presentations and Published Conference Proceedings:
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). Innovations in eLearning. George Mason University. Fairfax, VA. June 6-7, 2007. Moderator, Panel: "Pedagogy and Games." Tremaine, R. and Metcalf, D.S. "Simulations for Learning: DAU Case Study."
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). PriceWaterhouseCoopers Learning Seminar Series. Online. May 14, 2007. Topic: "Simulation and Games."
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). Tyco Learning Technology Summit. Delray Beach, FL. May 2, 2007. Topic: "Real-world mLearning Examples."
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). Learning Supplier Summit. Raleigh, NC. April 23, 2007. Topic: CLO Institute "Emerging Learning Technologies."
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). eLearning Guild Annual Gathering. Boston, MA. April 10-13, 2007. Topic: "ISD for mLearning," "Learning Technology Innovations: Mobile, Wikis, Podcasts and More..."
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). mLearning Innovations. Webinar. March 29, 2007. Academic Impressions.
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). Training 2007. Orlando, FL. March 2-5, 2007. Topic: "Real-world mLearning," "State of the Industry in Simulation and Gaming," Serious Games and Simulation Expo host.
Metcalf, D.S. (2007). RWD International Sales Conference. Heidelberg, Germany. February 24-26, 2007. Topic: "mLearning for International"
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). mLearning in Higher Education. Charlotte, NC. Academic Impressions. December 11, 2006. "Learning for the New Mobile Society," and "ISD for mLearning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). OnlineEduca. November 29, 2006. Berlin, Germany. Roundtable discussion leader. Topic: "mLearning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). DevLearn. San Francisco, CA. November 15-17, 2006. Topic: "ISD for mLearning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). AdobeMAX 2006. Las Vegas, NV. October 19. 2006. Topic: "mLearning and Adobe"
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). Training Solutions. Denver, CO. October 17-18, 2006. "Real-World mLearning," "Blended Learning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). mLearning2006. Banff, CA. October 16, 2006. "Renaissance mLearning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). TechLearn. Las Vegas, NV. September 16, 2006. Topic: "Next Generation Collaborative Simulation."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). Distance Learning 2006. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. August 2-4, 2006. Keynote: "Learning for the New Mobile Society," "Mobile Learning Panel."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). Training Director's Forum. Palm Spring, CA. June 15, 2006. Topic: "mLearning: A Manager's Perspective."
Milrad, M. et.al. (2006). Big Ideas in Mobile Learning Workshop Proceedings. University of Nottingham, UK. June 1-2, 2006. Ed. Sharples, M.
Bielawski, L. & Metcalf, D.S. (2006). Blended Learning Online Forum. May 17-18. 2006. Topic: "Next Generation Blended Learning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). Learning Management Summit and eLearning Guild Annual Gathering. Boston, MA. April 2006. Topic: "ISD for mLearning," "Learning Technology Innovations: Mobile, Wikis, Podcasts and More...," "mLearning: a management view"
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). Training 2006. Orlando, FL. February 24-26, 2006. Topic: "mLearning," "State of the Industry in Simulation and Gaming"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). OnlineEduca. December 1, 2005. Berlin, Germany. Topic: "Innovations in Learning, Real-world mLearning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). CLO Symposium EMEA, Fall. Barcelona. November 2-4, 2005. Topic: "The Speed to Competency: Developing People, Building Capabilities"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Learn2005. Orlando, FL. October 31-November 2, 2005. eXtreme Learning Lab.
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Training 2005, Fall, Long Beach, CA. Topics: Acceptance of 3 mLearning and 1 Operational Excellence presentations.
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Corporate University Xchange, June 22, 2005. Topic: "Designing and Managing Learning for the Global Audience," Worldwide Online Presentation.
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Intel's Future of Learning. Phoenix, AZ. June 14-15, 2005. Session Leader, "Globalization: Design and Management Techniques"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). The Association of Alumni and Alumnae of MIT, MIT/UCF Entrepreneurship Live. June 1, 2005. Panelist: "Angel Investing"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Training Director's Forum. Phoenix, AZ. May 25, 2005. Topic: "M-learning: Blending Mobile Into Your E-learning Strategy"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI). Vancouver, BC. April 15, 2005. Topic: "Aligning the Learning Organization with Business Performance"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Macromedia eLearning Seminar Series. Online, March 18, 2005. Topic: "The Future of Mobile Learning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). SAP Education InfoDay. Lecture Series on Learning Industry Trends. Chicago, IL. March 15, 2005. Topic: "Operational Excellence and Next Generation Blended Learning: Transformational Strategy for Measuring Performance"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). The Jobs Partnership Program. Orlando, FL. February 22, 2005. Instructor, Topic: "Authority in the Workplace, a Biblical Perspective"
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). SAP Education Life Sciences InfoDay. Lecture Series on Learning Industry Trends. Philadelphia, PA. February 10, 2005. Topic: "Operational Excellence and Next Generation Blended Learning: Transformational Strategy for Measuring Performance"
Metcalf, D.S. (2004). OnlineEduca. Berlin, Germany. December, 2004. Topic: "The Future of Learning, Mobile Learning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2004). TechLearn 2004. New York, NY. November 14-17, 2004. Advisory Board Member, Next Horizons Track Chairman and Featured Speaker: "Using Blended Learning to Achieve Operational Excellence," "The Future of Mobile Learning" and "Outsourcing Learning?: A blended learning management approach to supplier, partner and employee management"
Metcalf, D.S. (2004). ASTD Outsourcing Conference. Chicago, IL. October 6-7, 2004. Topic: "Learning Outsourcing Assessment"
Metcalf, D.S. (2004). eLearning Guild Producer Conference and Expo. Orlando, FL. October 18-21, 2004. "ROI and More: Using the Right Metrics and Measurements to Support e-Learning Initiatives," "Augmented Reality: Simulations Meet the Real World"
Metcalf, D.S. (2004). Training 2004 Fall/Online Learning. San Francisco, CA. October 11-13, 2004. Topics: "Taking Learning to the Next Level: Implementing Mobile Learning Solution," "mLearning Case Studies: The Next Wave in Mobile Content," "Mobile Learning in the Air" panel and "Outsourcing Learning: A Blended Learning Management Approach"
Metcalf, D.S. (2004). Training 2004. Atlanta, GA. November 8-10, 2004. Topics: mLearning and mLearning Expo panels.
Metcalf, D.S. (2004). CLO Symposium. Dana Point, CA. September 29 to October 1, 2004. Topic: "The Future of Learning Systems Integration"
Metcalf, D.S. (2003). TechLearn 2003. Orlando, FL. November 2-5, 2003. Advisory Board Member and Panelist Topics: "Lessons in Learner Engagement" and "Knowledge Management"
Metcalf, D.S. (2003). Online Learning 2003. Los Angeles, CA. September 22-24, 2003. Topics: "mLearning: Blending Mobile Into Your eLearning Strategy" and "Defining Your Blended Learning Strategy: The Convergence of Technology, Process and Methods"
Metcalf, D.S. & O'Connor, R. (2003). eLearning Instructional Design Symposium. Boston, MA. November 12-14, 2003. Topics: "m-Learning: an Instructional Designer's View" Plenary session and "How to Design and Integrate Blended Learning" Workshop with Rita O'Connor, Roche Diagnostics.
Metcalf, D.S. (2003). Training Director's Forum. Phoenix AZ. June 8-11, 2003. Topic: "Defining Your Blended Learning Strategy: The Convergence of Learning, Performance, and Knowledge"
Metcalf, D.S. (2003). ASCUE 2003. Myrtle Beach, SC. June 8-12, 2003. Keynote Speech: "Blended Learning and Beyond: Technology, Mobility, and Learning Meet"
Metcalf, D.S. (2003). Learning and Training Week 2003. Washington, D.C.. April 28 to May 1, 2003. Topic: "Blended eLearning : Online Learning, Performance Support, and Knowledge Management"
Metcalf, D.S. (2003). Training 2003. Atlanta, GA. February 24-26, 2003. Topic: "Defining Your Blended Learning Strategy: The Convergence of Technology, Process and Methods"
Metcalf, D.S. (2003). ASTD Techknowledge. Orlando, FL. January 28-30, 2003. Topic: "mLearning: Real Examples and Resources for Mobile Learning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). I/ITSEC 2002. Orlando, FL. December 2-5, 2002. FSRI joint paper on "FSRI Advanced Learning Environment for Aerospace Education."
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). eLearning Guild Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. November 12-15, 2002. Topic: "mLearning: Mobile Learning and Performance Support."
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). TechLearn 2002. Orlando, FL. October 27-30, 2002. Advisory Board Member - Blended eLearning and Simulation & Performance Support
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). Online Learning 2002. Anaheim, CA. September 23-25, 2002. Topics: "mLearning: Learning Anywhere" and "Defining Your Blended Learning Strategy: The Convergence of Technology, Process and Methods"
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). Aviation Industry CBT Committee (AICC) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. April 24-27, 2002. Topic: "Mobile eLearning Solutions"
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). InformationWeek CIO Forum. Amelia Island, FL. March 17-20, 2002. Topic: "Building a Business Case for eLearning"
King, T. & Metcalf, D.S. (2002). Training 2002. Atlanta, GA. September 10-12, 2002. Joint presentation with Tom King of Macromedia. Topic: "Mobile eLearning Solutions"
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). Online Learning Europe 2002. London, UK. March 4-7, 2002. Topic: "Real World Wireless eLearning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). eLearning for Aerospace 2002. New Orleans, LA. January 15-18, 2002. Topic: "Wireless eLearning Solutions for Aerospace"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). TechLearn 2001. Orlando, FL. October 28-31, 2001. Advisory Board Member - Digital Collaboration and Simulation & Performance Support
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Online Learning 2001. Los Angeles, CA. September 29 to October 3, 2001. Topic: "No Plug-ins, No Problem: Media-Rich Web-Based Training Without Plug-ins" and "Wireless eLearning: Learning Anywhere"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Computer Training World. Chicago, IL. August 8-10, 2001. Topic: "Combining WBT and Wireless eLearning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Technical Diagnostics Knowledge Management (TDKM) Conference. Detroit, MI. 2001. Topic: "Wireless Diagnostics and eLearning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Economic Development Commission Summit 2001. Melbourne Beach, FL. 2001. Topic: "Emerging Trends in Education" - Panel
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Online Learning Asia. Singapore. May 14-18, 2001. Topic: "Wireless eLearning: Performance in the Palm of Your Hand"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Drug Information Association. Hilton Head, SC. March 23-25, 2001. Topic: "An Audience of One: Personalized, just-in-time learning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Training 2001. Atlanta, GA. February 18-20, 2001. Topic: "Wireless eLearning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Results 2001. Las Vegas, NV. April 10-12, 2001. Topic: "3Com University Blended Testing Strategies: Creating and Delivering an Online Certification Program"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Online Learning Europe. London, England. February 12-14, 2001. Topic: "Wireless eLearning: the European Advantage"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Roche Pharmaceutical Training Summit. St. Augustine, FL. 2001. Topic: "Overview of eLearning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2001). Web-Based Training Producer. Anaheim, CA. April 14-17, 2001. Topic: "Wireless eLearning" and "Developing Media-Rich WBT Without Plug-ins"
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). InfoProducer 2000. Orlando, FL. December 4-6, 2000. Topic: "Wireless Technology: Information in the Palm of Your Hand" and "Wireless Access to Information Systems"
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). Centra Summit. Boston, MA. October 15-18, 2000. Topic: "Pennzoil Quaker State Case Study: SAP Rollout Using Synchronous eLearning"
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). ACTERNA Network Optimization 2000. Palm Springs, CA. October 1-4, 2000. Topic: "Improving Employee Retention and Productivity Through eLearning and Performance Support"
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). TechLearn 2000. Orlando, FL. November 12-15, 2000. Event Coach: "Wireless eLearning."
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). Online Learning 2000. Denver, CO. September 25-27, 2000. Topics: "No Plug-ins, No Problem: Media-Rich Web-Based Training Without Plug-ins" and "Award-winning eLearning- Review of Year 2000 winners in the Brandon Hall Online Learning Awards" - Panel.
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). Computer Training World. San Francisco, CA, 2000. Topics: "eLearning for Large-Scale Systems" and "Applying a Blended Learning Solution"
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). ASTD 2000. Dallas, TX. 2000. Topic: "ASTD Handbook of Training Design and Delivery Authors' Breakfast session" - Panel
Metcalf, D.S. (2000). Web-Based Training Producer. San Diego, CA. 2000. Topic: "International Deployment of WBT" and "Developing Media-Rich WBT Without Plug-ins"
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). TechLearn 99. Orlando, FL. 1999. Topics: "Authoring Tools" (Co-presented with Brandon Hall) and "So Much Content, So Little Bandwidth" Facilitator
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). New Media Instructional Design Symposium. Washington, D.C.. 1999. Topic: "Global Training, Testing and Credentialing Systems"
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). Online Learning 99. Los Angeles, CA. 1999. Topic: "Providing a Complete e-Learning Solution"
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). CEdMA National Conference Aptos, CA. 1999. Topic: "Asynchronous WBT" - Panel
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). Autodesk Exam Board Meeting. San Raphael, CA. October 10-12, 1999. Topic: "Test Item Creation and Analysis."
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). Certified Medical Representatives Institute. West Palm Beach, FL. 1999. Topic: "Using Technology to Facilitate Distance and Adult Learning: Internet Training, Without Panic or Anxiety"
Metcalf, D.S. (1998). TechLearn 98. Orlando, FL. November 15 to 18. 1998. Topic: "Global Training, Testing and Credentialing Solutions"
Metcalf, D.S. (1998). Online Learning 98. Anaheim, CA. September 23-26, 1998. Topic: "Lessons Learned in WBT Development: CertificationNet and KSC WIT"
Metcalf, D.S. (1998). CEdMA National Conference & ITTA's Strategies for Success '98. St. Louis, MO. 1998. Topic: "Certification and Testing Today"
Metcalf, D.S. (1998). ABF Multimedia-Based Training. Singapore. 1998. Topics: "Lessons Learned in Web-Based Training Delivery," "How to Successfully Implement a Multimedia-Based Training Programme in Your Organisation" (conference proceedings only)
Metcalf, D.S. (1998). ASTD/SALT Orlando Multimedia 98. Orlando, FL. May 30 to June 4, 1998. Topic: "Lessons Learned in Web/CD Hybrid Development"
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). Technology-Assisted Learning. San Francisco, CA. September, 1997. "The Web Interactive Training Project at Kennedy Space Center"
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). TechLearn 97. Orlando, FL. July 7-10, 1997. Topic: "Lessons Learned in Web-Based Training Development: A Case Study of the WIT Project at KSC"
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). Implementation Strategies for Web-Based Training and Performance Support. Chicago, IL. 1997. Topic: "Using Interactive Multimedia to Deliver Training Online"
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). SALT Orlando Multimedia 97. Orlando, FL. July 5-8, 1997. Topic: "The Web Interactive Training Project at Kennedy Space Center"
Metcalf, D.S. (1996). AusWeb96. Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. July 7-9, 1996. Topic: "WebCD: A Model for CD-ROM Authoring Development with Internet Integrated Data"
Metcalf, D.S. (1996). The PreShow. Chicago, IL. 1996. Topic: "Software Design Programs"
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). VI Congreso Internacional: Technologia y Educacion a Distancia. San Jose, Costa Rica. September 4-10, 1995. Topic: "Web Interactive Training (WIT): New delivery mechanisms for remote training at Kennedy Space Center"
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). Computing in Aerospace 10. San Antonio, TX. March 28-30, 1995. Topic: "I-NET Multimedia Information eXchange: A continuing study"
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). CONCEPPTS '95. Orlando, FL. 1995. Topic: "Practical Applications of Multimedia Technology," "Windows Publishing"
Metcalf, D.S. (1994). MULTICOMM '94. Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 1994. Topic: "I-NET Multimedia Information eXchange"
Metcalf, D.S. (1994). MHVR '94: Multimedia Hypermedia and Virtual Reality. Moscow, Russia. I-NET Multimedia Information eXchange (MIX). (conference proceeding only)
Metcalf, D.S. (1994). CONCEPTS '94. Orlando, FL. 1994. Topic: "Multimedia- Windows Style," "Point, Counterpoint- Windows Prepress"
Metcalf, D.S. (1993). The NYC Art Directors Club. New York, NY. 1993. Topic: "Software Design Tools for Art Directors"
Wood, E. & Metcalf, D.S. (1993). Windows World '93/COMDEX. Atlanta, GA. May 24-27, 1993. Topic: "Introduction to Multimedia"
Wood, E. & Metcalf, D.S. (1993). National Computer Graphics Assoc. Philadelphia, PA. April 26-29, 1993. Topics: "Graphic Design with Windows," "Color Prepress," "Windows Multimedia"
Metcalf, D.S. (1992). National Computer Graphics Assoc. Anaheim, CA. March 9-12, 1992. Topics: "Graphic Design with Windows," "Color Prepress"
Metcalf, D.S. (1992). The 8th annual Computer Graphics Show. New York, NY. January 28-30, 1992. Topic: "The Computerized Ad Agency"
Metcalf, D.S. (1991). National Computer Graphics Assoc. Chicago, IL. April 22-25, 1991. Topic: "Graphic Design with Windows"
Fiore, S., Metcalf, D.S. & McDaniel, R. (2007). "Theoretical foundations of experiential learning." The Handbook of Experiential Learning. Ed. Mel Silberman. San Francisco: Pfieffer.
Metcalf, D.S. (2006). mLearning: Mobile Learning and Performance in the Palm of your Hand Amherst, MA: HRD Press.
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). "Operational Excellence and Next Generation Blended Learning." Rants, Raves, and Reflections on Learning. Editor, Elliott Masie. (contributing author).
Bielawski, L. & Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Blended eLearning: Integrating Knowledge, Performance Support, and Online Learning. Enterprise-class Edition. Amherst, MA: HRD Press. 2nd edition.
Bielawski, L. & Metcalf, D.S. (2005). Blended eLearning: Integrating Knowledge, Performance Support, and Online Learning. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.
Littman, M. (2002). Building Broadband Networks.. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. (Technical illustrator and editor).
Metcalf, D.S. (2005). "Stolen Moments for Learning: mLearning." eLearning Developer's Journal, March 2002.
Metcalf, D.S. (2002). "Voice-based eLearning." Online Learning Magazine, February 2002.
Editorial staff "Pocket-sized Lessons." Online Learning Magazine, July/August 2001. (Primary interview)
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). "Using Audio and Video on the Web for Training." The ASTD Handbook of Training Design and Delivery : A Comprehensive Guide to Creating and Delivering Training Programs-Instructor-Led, Computer-Based, or Self-Directed. George M. Piskurich (ed). NY, NY: McGraw Hill. (contributing author).
Metcalf, D.S. (1999). "9 Tips for Developing Web-Based Training on a Budget" (pg.14) and "Get the Most from CBT with a CD-ROM/Web Hybrid" (pg.27). Lessons Learned in Online Learning. Dave Zielinski (ed). Minneapolis, MN: Lakewood Books. (contributing author).
Metcalf, D.S. (1998). "Lecture Lives! A Time-Honored Training Tool Thrives Online." Technology for Learning. February, 1998.
Metcalf, D.S. (1998). "The Internet Classroom: Here's a Side-By-Side Look at the Software." Technology for Learning. January, 1998
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). "WebCD." Technology for Learning. August, 1997.
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). "9 Tips for Developing Web-Based Training on a Budget." Technology for Learning. July, 1997.
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). "The Web Interactive Training Project at Kennedy Space Center." Reedited and reprinted. Journal of Interactive Instructional Technology. Summer, 1997.
Metcalf, D.S. (1997). "The Web Interactive Training Project at Kennedy Space Center." Multimedia and Internet Training Newsletter. March, 1997.
Levin, J. C., Eaton, M. & Metcalf, D. S. (1996). "Internet Learning Systems." IEEE Southcon conference proceedings. July, 1996, (co-authored).
Metcalf, D.S. (1996). "Graphic Design Suites." NADTP Journal. September, 1996.
Metcalf, D.S. (1996). "A Guide to Digital Video Capture and Storage." NADTP Journal. July, 1996.
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). "Automated Catalog Publishing." NADTP Journal. September, 1995.
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). "Image Database Technology." NADTP Journal. June, 1995.
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). "Special Effects Software." NADTP Journal. May, 1995.
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). "Multimedia Animation on the Desktop." Multimedia and Publishing Journal. April, 1995.
Metcalf, D.S. (1995). "The Electronic Document." NADTP Journal. March, 1995.
Metcalf, D.S. (1994). "The Digital Palette: A world of DTP painting software." NADTP Journal. December, 1994.
Metcalf, D.S. (1994). "Expanding Your Presentation Frontiers." NADTP Journal. October, 1994.
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The first botanical was Cacao, the natural medicine and potentiator. Deep, resonant, and sensual, Cacao not only evokes the promise of something delicious in the offing, but also soothing and satisfyingly grounding. A true mystical healer. Cacao is said to open the heart chakra and assist with integrating and healing our entire being, gross to subtle.
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La stazione di Grottarossa è una fermata ferroviaria posta sulla linea Roma–Civitacastellana–Viterbo. La stazione si trova nel tratto urbano di Roma, nella zona di Grottarossa. Accanto alla stazione sorge uno dei depuratori del Tevere e una rimessa di autobus dell'ATAC. Si tratta di una fermata a richiesta.

Dal 1° luglio 2022 è gestita da ASTRAL.

Storia
L'originaria stazione di Grottarossa venne attivata il 28 ottobre 1932 come parte della tratta da Roma a Civita Castellana.

Movimento
La stazione è servita dai collegamenti ferroviari svolti da Cotral nell'ambito del contratto di servizio con la regione Lazio.

Interscambi
  Fermata autobus ATAC

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Grottarossa
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De visdeurbel is een speciale vistrap bij de Utrechtse Weerdsluis.  Hij is gebouwd in 2021 op initiatief van de ecoloog Mark van Heukelum. In de schutkolk van de sluis is onder water een webcam bevestigd. Via een livestream is voor belangstellenden te zien of er vissen wachten om naar binnen te gaan; kijkers kunnen via een meldknop op de bijbehorende website de sluiswachter vragen om de sluis te openen.

De "visdeurbel" was in werking tijdens de maanden april en mei 2021, toen de vis op weg was naar het water waar ze wil paaien. In die twee maanden werd de site door twee miljoen mensen bekeken en werd de "bel" zo'n 100.000 keer ingedrukt.  In het voorjaar van 2022 werd het voortgezet.

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Q: Python Read OpenMAMA messages from subprocess I need to listen to messages from Mama in python. We have a bash tool that would print the messages and I would like to have a subprocess that would trigger a callback in my main script or in another subprocess.
So, whenever the subprocess receives a message, it should call on_message
def on_message(message: str):
    do stuff

I tried
with subprocess.Popen(cmd.split(), stdout=subprocess.PIPE, bufsize=1, universal_newlines=True) as p:
    for line in p.stdout:
        print(line, end='')
        on_message(msg)

However, print(line, end='') only prints the first line. It does not seem to execute on_message, but get stuck.

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Heartgard Plus is a heartworm preventive treatment that also controls and treats various other worm infections. It is effective against juvenile stages of heartworm that is transmitted through a mosquito. It also treats hookworms and roundworms. It comes in a real beef flavor which makes it highly palatable in taste for the dogs. This monthly treatment is one of the most recommended heartworm preventative treatments by the veterinarians of our country.
Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate are the two active ingredients present in Heartgard Plus. Ivermectin is a broad spectrum antiparasitic agent that aids in preventing heartworm infection. While Pyrantel Pamoate works in eliminating roundworms and hookworms. When both these ingredients are mixed together, it results in total prevention of heartworms, roundworms and hookworms from the body of dogs.
This chewable tablet needs to be given on a monthly basis, i.e.; on the same day of each month on a year round basis.
This chewable should not be swallowed as a whole.
It can be broken, crumbled or mixed with the food or fed as pieces to the doggy.
Ensure that your furry pal swallows the complete dose if you are mixing it in the dog food. If the chewable is not swallowed completely, you can give another dose as soon as possible.
Test the puppies and dogs for heartworm infection prior to starting the treatment.
It is advisable that the pet should chew the tablet rather than swallow it.
The monthly dose of the tablet should be continued throughout the year.
Skipping treatment in winter months is strictly not advisable as the pets might catch up on infections during this time.
In case the dosage is missed for more than two months, you need to consult a veterinarian and take his advice for further treatment.
Heartgard Plus is a monthly beef flavored chewable tablet that is highly palatable in taste. It has specially been developed for fussy eaters. It protects dogs from heartworm infections coupled with treating and controlling roundworms and hookworms. It needs to be given on a monthly basis. This treatment is recommended for dogs at least 6 weeks of age. This treatment can be used as a combination of heartworm preventive and intestinal wormer. It is safe for pregnant or female dogs.
Nuheart is a monthly heartworm preventive. It is an alternative of heartgard and works similar to heartgard. Nuheart protects dogs against heartworms and it is safe to use on dogs and puppies. The meat flavored tablet is suitable for all sizes and breeds of dogs. It is recommended to use for adult dogs and puppies older than 6 weeks of age. Find more info here - Nuheart.
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It is just one island, politically divided between France and Netherlands, in which coexist different administrations, greenery and coast urbanization.
Discovered by Christopher Columbus in the day of Saint Martin (4th November 1493), the Spanish were succeeded by the Dutch and the French: it seems that a sport challenge (a French and a Dutch should had to walk all the perimeter, while who had completed the most long route would obtained the sovereignty of the land) established the Dutch in a limited southern zone (however rich of salt mines) and the French in all the rest of the island.
Abandoned the sugarcane cultivation and the salt extraction, the Dutch zone built an international airport and was the first to improve the tourism, followed by the French zone.
Saint Martin is then French Overseas Department of . The spoken language is English and it is a free port. Marigot, lively and colourful, is the capital.
Tourist centres and hotels are spread everywhere close to the beaches protected by coral reefs, with most harbours downwind then appropriately sheltered.
The great Marigot Bay and the Lagoon on the north west coast allow to several boats to stay at anchor all year long, while up-wind in the east zone there are natural reserves and the bays Orient Beach and Flamands that at Oyster Pond close the border with the Dutch area.
Saint Martin is an autonomous colony of Dutch Indies and free port (it is called the Hong Kong of Caribbean); it boasts important hotel complexes and in the capital Philipsburg flow cruiser, especially Americans, taking advantage from free tax purchases.
At Simpson Bay Lagoon, in the west zone, the nautical assistance is good and there are superb and fine accommodation groups.


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Pence tells Michigan crowd to 'have faith'
— Nov 7, 2016
The Republican nominee did not hold a public rally during that visit. She promised to continue the policies of President Barack Obama and accused the Trump of trying to destroy Obama's legacy.
If Trump were to win Minnesota, it would be quite a shocking development.
Pence is urging Republicans in conservative-leaning western MI to "come home" to the Republican candidate to keep Clinton from shaping the Supreme Court.
Schultz says Trump's true impact could come in other races like the ones for US House.
The Trump campaign is going all out to reach evangelicals by sending video messages from Donald Trump and his Vice-Presidential pick Mike Pence to churches across the nation for viewing on this Sunday, the last before the election on November 7th.
Trump has courted working-class white voters on the strength of his own celebrity, having scared off many would-be Republican allies during a campaign marred by extraordinary gaffes and self-created crises. The agency later said that someone near the stage had shouted "Gun!" but that a subsequent apprehension of a man and search revealed no weapon.
Asked about the misinformation, Conway did not apologize, but said Trump's son was acting out of worry: "It's pretty rattling to think of what may have happened to your father". They certainly aren't casting ballots for Hillary Clinton, they said, and they aren't staying home; they plan to vote GOP down the line for other offices and especially for Senator Ron Johnson, the incumbent who is now running almost even with Democrat Russ Feinfold after trailing for much of the past year.
Trump likely needs the Bob Bruemmers of the world to come home if he has a chance at breaking through any of the Democratic-leaning states in Clinton's Midwest and Rust Belt firewall, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. "I can tell you, while he's out at a campaign rally at a hangar at an airport in Minneapolis, we're going to have thousands of people out at the doors talking to voters, like we have for months". The Democratic nominee was preparing to campaign Sunday with basketball superstar Lebron James, having shared the stage Friday night with music diva Beyoncé and hip hop mogul husband Jay Z.
Perry, who hugged Clinton while wearing a purple cape bearing the words, "I'm with Madam President", shouted, "In three days, let's make history!" That's significantly more votes four days before Election Day than voted early in the 2012.
Throngs of Chicago Cubs fans expected for parade
But the Cubs' Game 7 victory in Cleveland on Wednesday broke a 108-year drought, so fans have a lot of pent-up celebrating to do. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said the rail line is "using every piece of equipment" available to accommodate the "huge demand".
Syria Kurds announce start of campaign to retake Raqqa
Trump edges ahead of Hillary by a point
How Arrestor Beds Stopped Mike Pence's Plane From A Disastrous Crash
Tyler ISD release statement regarding Kayla Gomez-Orozco
An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday for Kayla Gomez Orozco, who had last been seen after an evening prayer service on Tuesday. Since her disappearance , law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level have been searching for Gomez.
Trump, Clinton focus on crucial states in campaign's final days
Polls have Florida whisker-close (as always) so turnout among any demographic group could sway the election one way or another. Pundits point to an enthusiasm gap compared to four years ago when the nation's first black president was seeking re-election.
Team Clinton Wanted Obama to 'Clean Up' His Response to Hillary's Emails
The Clinton campaign has so far refused to confirm the authenticity of the emails published by WikiLeaks . Tanden responded . "Almost no one knows better [than] me that her instincts can be bad ".
UK court brings Britain's Brexit plans to a screeching halt
Opposition Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, whose party opposed Brexit, said he respected the decision of the British people. The government is appealing Thursday's decision to the Supreme Court. "The result today is about all of us", she said.
Beyonce makes surprise appearance at Country Music Awards
Radio stations refused to play their music and they were denounced by conservatives and many fans. Reese Witherspoon tweeted, "Loving this!" during the performance.
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Economic advisors to Angela Merkel's government have called for Germany to intervene to prevent Brexit from going ahead. The government decided a decade ago to raise the retirement age from 65 to 67.
Melania Trump vows to take on cyberbullying as first lady
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It's a little insane to even see the Ravens keeping this close enough to be their eighth one-possession game of the season. Yes, it's had injuries. "Against the other 31 teams, Brown has averaged one touchdown every two games".
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Beyonce-Dixie Chicks collab sparks a clash on social media
It quickly earned rave reviews from such country musicians as Dierks Bentley, Karen Fairchild, Blake Shelton and Garth Brooks. The Dixie Chicks , for their part, wholeheartedly embraced the tune, habitually covering it on their recent tour.
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There are nearly one million divorces a year in the United States alone, involving billions of dollars of asset division and financial settlement arrangements. Oftentimes, when an individual is faced with a divorce, the thought of so many changes occurring so quickly can make anyone want to hide his/her head in the sand. However, finances and the financial dissolution of your marriage should be placed at the top of your "to do" list and considered the most important "action item" of your divorce.
It is critical that no matter how you feel emotionally about your divorce, that you "keep your eye" on the financial "ball" so to speak. Your financial security is at stake. Remember that old saying, "if you can't take care of yourself, then you can't take care of anyone around you." This is particularly true regarding financial considerations, especially for spouses with children.
First and foremost, create a reasonable budget for yourself and your children (where applicable). This budget should be based on your pre-marital lifestyle. At this juncture, you should also identify all of your liquid assets (an asset that can be converted to cash fairly easily), expenses and sources of income. Liquid assets may include your home and other properties, cars and other vehicles, as well as your bank, securities and some retirement accounts. Tax considerations will also be evaluated, particularly regarding capital gains and the potential sale of assets.
You do not want to begin your new life with bad credit or cumbersome debt if at all possible. A credit report will identify any credit problems and any accounts of which you might not have been aware. Make sure that you collect at least the last five years of your personal and business tax returns, checking and savings account information (including your children's), expense accounts, brokerage statements, and the like. Collecting all of this information can be daunting and burdensome; however, your financial well-being is in the balance so make this initiative a priority.
Because finances are at the core of most marital dissolutions, it is important that you remain focused on finances throughout your divorce. Retain a proven divorce attorney who understands asset valuation and property division, as well as the many tax and other considerations that will make up your final financial settlement. If you suspect your spouse is hiding assets, consult your attorney regarding a possible action plan to address this problem. Your livelihood is on the line, so approach the financial aspects of your divorce head-on in order to avoid costly financial mistakes that will impact your future.


100 Years On: What's Left of Georgian Social Democracy?
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30 November 2018: Eric Lee spoke at Tbilisi State University on the subject of A Tale of Two Revolutions.
20 November 2018: Eric Lee's article "100 Years On, What's Left Of Georgian Social Democracy?" appeared on the website of The Foreign Policy Centre.
1 November 2018: Eric Lee spoke at two events in London - Georgian Studies Day at the University of Westminster with the theme 'Georgian Independence 1918-1921: Then and Now' and later at SOAS - Centre of Contemporary Central Asia and the Caucasus, on the subject of Georgia's experiment in democratic socialism.
11 October 2018: Eric Lee spoke on a panel at the Frankfurt Book Fair, together with his publishers in Georgia and the UK. The Guest of Honour at this year's fair is Georgia. There are photos of the event and a desciption - in Georgian - here.
26 July 2018: Eric Lee spoke to young activists and leaders from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia about the legacy of the first republics in those countries. Read the full text here.
11 July 2018: Eric Lee's article Georgia's experiment with democratic socialism was published by Rudaw, a Kurdish news website.
5 July 2018: Eric Lee's article The Second International – Georgia's "useless" ally or a European power? was published on the civil.de website. Civil.ge is a project run by the United Nations Association of Georgia.
25-30 June 2018: Eric Lee spoke at an international conference in Tbilisi to mark 100 years since the Georgian declaration of independence in May 1918. His initial talk on the Socialist delegation to Georgia in 1920 is online here.
13 June 2018: Eric Lee spoke at Housman's Bookshop in London about the Georgian experiment. One participant tweets: "Was at this earlier this evening. Absolutely compelling story well told. Fair to say everyone was enthralled. 'The Experiment: Georgia's Forgotten Revolution 1918-1921'. Housmans sold out of his book within minutes. @ZedBooks has got a winner here."
25 May 2018: Eric and Peter Tatchell had an article published in the Huffington Post -- "In the streets of Tbilisi, Georgians must make a choice".
19 May 2018: Eric Lee spoke at an event at the home of Sir Oliver Wardrop, the first British High Commissioner to the Caucasus, during the period of Georgian independence. Here is full text of his speech.
5 May 2018: Eric Lee speaks on a panel at a showing of an hour long film produced by the National Archives in Tbilisi, and consisting of footage from the first Georgian republic in 1918-1921. The film is shown as part of the London Georgian Film Festival, dedicated this year to the 100th anniversary of Georgian independence.
1 May 2018: Eric Lee speaks at a Henry Jackson Society event in London, on the subject of lessons of the first Georgian republic.
26 April 2018: Eric Lee speaks about the first Georgian republic at an event at the bookshop at Ilia State University in Tbilisi. This is preceded by an hour long radio interview.
25 April 2018: The book is launched in Georgian, at the Museum of the Soviet Occupation, part of the National Museum of Georgia, in Tbilisi. The Experiment is now available in three languages -- English, Esperanto and Georgian.
24 April 2018: Eric Lee is interviewed in Tbilisi by two Georgian national television stations -- Imedi TV and Rustavi2.
9 March 2018: Sean's Russian Blog posts a 40 minute long interview with Eric Lee about the first Georgian republic.
6 March 2018: Book launch held in the Houses of Parliament in London, organised by the Georgian Embassy in the UK and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Georgia. Here is the account of the event in Georgia Today.
20 February 2018: Britain's venerable Fabian Society, two of whose leaders visited democratic socialist Georgia, has just published Eric Lee's article on "the most perfect socialism in Europe".
19 February 2018: You can order copies of the Esperanto edition of The Experiment in many countries - see here - scroll to bottom of the page. We're currently showing 16 online bookstores where you can order the book.
30 January 2018: The Esperanto language edition of the book - the first translation into a foreign language - is due to appear later this week. The publisher is MAS. Details on how to order the book coming soon.
11 January 2017: Zed Books is selling the e-book version for 80% off - just £2.20 - for the next 8 days. Details here.
28 December 2017: Eric Lee's article on the legacy of the Georgian Democratic Republic appears in EuropeNow.
3 November 2017: Dr Samantha Lomb of the The New Books Network interviewed Eric Lee for 48 minutes about the book.
22 October 2017: The New York Times Book Review reviews the book.
13 October 2017: Eric Lee is interviewed for 30 minutes by Ian Williams on the Catskill Review of Books radio show.
18 September 2017: Historia magazine publishes author Eric Lee's account of how and why he wrote the book.
15 September 2017: Official date of publication. Author Eric Lee addresses the congress of the Georgian Trade Union Confederation, Tbilisi. You can read his talk here.
14 September 2017: Launch party in Tbilisi at Prospero's Books. Read author Eric Lee's talk here.
4 September 2017: Zed Books publishes this blog by author Eric Lee, introducing the subject of the first Georgian republic.
3 September 2017: The Bookseller, the British weekly magazine for bookshops and the publishing industry, has named THE EXPERIMENT as one of the best book cover designs for September.
No upcoming events scheduled. Want Eric Lee to speak to your school or organisation about Georgia? Contact him at ericlee@labourstart.org.
For many, the Russian revolution of 1917 was a symbol of hope, and proof that that another world was indeed possible. But Soviet authoritarianism and the horrors of the gulags have since led to the revolution becoming synonymous with oppression, forever tainting socialism in the eyes of its critics.
The experience of Georgia, however, which declared its independence from Russia in 1918, shows there was another way. In this riveting book, historian Eric Lee explores the little-known story of the country's experiment in democratic socialism, detailing the turbulent events of this forgotten chapter in revolutionary history. Along the way, we are introduced to a remarkable cast of characters - among them the men and women who strove for a vision of socialism that featured universal suffrage, a people's militia in place of a standing army, and a civil society grounded in trade unions and cooperatives.
Though the Georgian Democratic Republic lasted for just three years before it was brutally crushed on the orders of Stalin, it was able to offer, however briefly, a glimpse of a more humane alternative to the Communist nightmare that was to come.
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"Eric Lee is a journalist as well as a historian and The Experiment benefits from his crisp, clear prose. He is also a veteran of the labour movement and these two aspects allowed him to situate the experience of the Georgian Social Democratic Republic within its historical and geopolitical context and, perhaps most importantly, within socialist history and thought. He engages critically with his sources, drawing on a diverse group of writers including Leon Trotsky, Karl Kautsky, and future British Labour Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to tell the story of the Georgian Republic. Most importantly, when locating Zhordania and his Georgian Mensheviks within the canon of Marxist theory and the plurality of contemporaneous Marxist opinion, Lee makes socialisttheory accessible to his readers. He introduces a 'Who's Who' of early twentieth-century socialism, making sure to explain briefly to his readers the identity of these people and their significance to socialist thought, while never losing sight of his main narrative of Georgian socialist and democratic development. Lee's accessible style and his comprehensive look at a largely unstudied subject makes The Experiment a must-read for casual history buffs, students and serious scholars alike." Review by Dr Samantha Lomb, Assistant Professor, Department of Foreign Language Teaching Methodologies, Vyatka State University, Russia in the journal Europe-Asia Studies.
"Eric Lee, a labor activist and journalist in the United Kingdom, has produced a lively text on a neglected but fascinating period in the history of socialism, and in the history of revolutions. ... The book will attract a lot of interest among Europeans who are thinking about alternatives to authoritarian socialism, or to neo-liberalism. The author has performed an important service by throwing light on a fascinating period in Georgian, European, and world history. The Georgian Democratic Republic needs far more attention in the historiography of European socialism and European twentieth-century history than it has received so far. Eric Lee has given us a good start." Review by Dr Stephen Jones, Mount Holyoke College, in Russian Review.
"Despite its name, the Russian Revolution was not just a Russian phenomenon. Journalist and historian Eric Lee tells one of these non-Russian stories in his Georgia's Forgotten Revolution ... Lee's book describes the major figures of this beguiling political experiment, and how their politics was an alternative to the Bolshevik authoritarianism emerging in neighbouring Russia." - Howard Amos Read the full review in The Calvert Journal, which named The Experiment as one of the "best centennial books on 1917 from this year you should read"
Above - a selection of postage stamps from the Democratic Republic of Georgia.
Georgia: A Social-Democratic Peasant Republic – Impressions And Observations by Karl Kautsky (1921).
Between Red and White: A Study of Some Fundamental Questions of Revolution, With Particular Reference to Georgia by Leon Trotsky.
Another world was possible - for workers Georgia's trade unions invited me to speak in Tbilisi -- this is what I had to say. November 1916.
Мир для трудящихся мог быть другим: грузинский эксперимент 1918–1921 гг.
Menshevism in Power: The foreign and defence policy of the Georgian Democratic Republic Chapter for a forthcoming collection of essays on the socialist movement, peace and war - details soon.
Georgia on My Mind - An article published in 2010 in the German weekly newspaper Jungle World [German language].


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01/09/2013 News, Opinions
Worth a gold guinea or a war pension?
By Olivia Fowler
There are some interesting phrases still in use in our region which date back as far as 1560 in Great Britain.
Have you ever heard an adult threaten a child with the phrase, "Rawhead and Bloody Bones will get you" when the child is behaving badly? How about the phrase, "I would have given a gold guinea for it," in speaking of a coveted item?
"He paid a war pension for it," when referring to the cost of something?
Digging around in language is a great way to learn more about the origins of our ancestors.
Raw Head and Bloody Bones was first written of in Great Britain before 1600 and was much spoken of in Yorkshire and Lancashire Counties. The monster was bloodthirsty and lurked in wait for disobedient children, seizing on any chance to snatch them up and do away with them.
The gold guinea spoken of is a pre-revolutionary British coin equal to about 11 shillings.
The war pension phrase is often used as a comparison for how expensive something is. It dates to the Revolutionary War, when it was worth about $80 American dollars. This was a large amount of money for the times and was paid to disabled veterans. A half pension went to widows and orphans.
The phrase "hogwash" first appeared around 1450 in England and referred to the slop given to hogs to eat. By the time 1712 rolled around, it was used to describe cheap liquor. Sixty years later it had changed to cover the written word when poorly done and now is applied as a description of anything spoken or written that is ridiculous or intended to cover the truth.
The phrase "Bible-thumper" is believed to have originated in the mid 1800s and is a derogatory reference to those who put on a aggressive public show of their own belief, and are somewhat rigid in insistence in imposing their interpretations upon others.
And then there's that old favorite, "rotgut."
There are a couple of different versions of how this became part of the English language. Both are disgusting. One theory is the phrase developed in the Wild West, when whiskey sometimes contained plug tobacco or soap to supposedly make it more palatable.
We can only imagine what the brew tasted like before soap and tobacco were added. It couldn't have been good.
Another theory is the phrase came from the practice of shipping bodies back to England from the colonies packed in hogsheads of rum, then draining the liquor and selling it, hence the term "rotgut."
Take your pick. Neither is very appetizing.
Has anyone ever threatened you with the phrase, "I'll pop you winding?"
This is something my Grandmother was sometimes driven to say. We never were sure exactly what it meant and still don't know. Is anybody out there knowledgeable about this phrase?
We never thought there was good intent behind it, and it always made us pull up our socks, straighten up and fly right.


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Latest / Press Releases / Europe at a crossroads: protecting the deep sea or letting mining destroy it?
Europe at a crossroads: protecting the deep sea or letting mining destroy it?
'At a crossroads: Europe's role in deep sea mining' a new report published today by marine NGO Seas At Risk, exposes the role played by the EU, its Member States, the UK and Norway in this final mining frontier and provides a comprehensive analysis of their existing policies on deep-sea mining. It makes the case for the EU and Member States to prohibit deep-sea mining in European waters and to push for a global moratorium, as well as to set strong binding targets for material footprint reduction, including a drastic reduction in primary metals use.
The report adds to the growing pressure on the EU and European countries to put the brakes on the race to mine the deep sea. Despite scientists' stark warnings of irreversible biodiversity loss in one of the most fragile ecosystems on the planet, an area the size of France, Germany and the UK combined has been approved for deep-sea mining exploration in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Several European countries have a substantial stake in this emerging sector – the first equipment tests are currently being conducted in the Pacific by Belgian company, Global Sea Mineral Resources.
The list of European countries sponsoring or holding exploration contracts in international waters now includes Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, France, Germany and the UK. Others, such as Spain, Portugal and Norway, have signalled their interest in exploring mineral deposits on their continental shelf. The tests currently underway in the Pacific herald imminent commercial deep-sea mining, which, if left unchecked, could begin on a large scale within a few years.
'The EU is now at a crossroads', says Ann Dom, Senior Policy Advisor at Seas At Risk. 'As a major player in this race to the bottom, it can choose to champion the protection of deep-sea life instead of its destruction. It should lead by example, prohibiting mining in its territorial waters and pushing for a global moratorium in international waters'.
Seas At Risk's report shows how millions of euros of EU funding have been used to develop deep-sea mining technologies and study their impact, while far fewer resources have supported research into deep-sea ecosystems, which are some of the least-known on earth.
Finally, the report puts forward 10 steps for Europe to support deep-sea protection – from setting binding targets for the reduction of the EU's material footprint (as requested by the European Parliament) and banning the import of goods and raw materials containing deep-sea minerals, to reforming the International Seabed Authority [1] for greater accountability and shaping strong EU and national commitments to protect the deep sea.
Shifting gears toward a moratorium
After more than a decade of silent attendance at the International Seabed Authority negotiations, the EU seems to be shifting gears. At the request of the President of the European Commission, the Blue Growth Strategy – which promotes deep-sea mining as one of the EU's top maritime sectors – will this year be reinvented as a Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy.
In order to avoid a mining boom, on land and in the deep sea, a resource-efficient European Green Deal is needed, focusing on wellbeing of planet and people, and aiming for a "growth without economic growth", as advised by the European Environment Agency.
More specifically, if the European Green Deal is to achieve its climate and decarbonisation objectives, the EU needs to align its policies promoting digitalisation, renewable energy infrastructure and the shift to electric vehicles with binding targets for reducing consumption and the demand for primary metals.
Only by excluding deep-sea mining from the new Blue Economy Strategy, prohibiting mining in EU waters and pushing for a global moratorium will Europe be forced towards circularity and the deeper economic transition needed if we are to keep demand for metals within planetary boundaries and prevent environmental destruction.
Additional country information
Belgium is sponsoring an exploration contract in the Pacific by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR), a subsidiary of the DEME group. The Belgian government has thus positioned itself in favour of deep-sea mining, albeit within the context of strong environmental regulations. However, Belgium also seeks to present itself as a Blue Leader for ocean conservation, in direct conflict with its deep-sea mining ambitions. Positions on deep-sea mining are deeply divisive among the government coalition parties. Belgian NGOs are strongly advocating a moratorium and while a proposed moratorium resolution has been debated in the Belgian Parliament, it has yet to obtain sufficient support. In April 2021, GSR conducted the first-ever deep-sea mining equipment test in the Pacific, with the Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, carrying out a protest action.
Germany currently holds two exploration contracts in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Deep-sea mining also featured in the 2018 coalition government agreement, with the intent to ensure security of supply for industry. Within the International Seabed Authority, Germany is pushing for strong environmental regulation and mandatory Regional Environmental Management Plans. Civil society organisations in Germany and the Pacific have been at the forefront of the calls to ban deep-sea mining.
Italy recently signalled its interest in deep-sea mining, with an agreement reached between Fincantieri and offshore services company Saipem, controlled by Eni and under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Fincantieri noted the existence of poly-metallic sulphide deposits in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, the only proven deposit of its kind in the Mediterranean. The environmental vulnerability of the area was ignored, however.
The UK is sponsoring two exploration contracts in the Pacific on behalf of Lockheed Martin subsidiary, UK Seabed Resources. However, the UK is simultaneously trying to present itself as a global leader in protecting the ocean. The government's position on deep-sea mining has drawn increasing criticism from environmental groups, scientists and Members of Parliament (MPs) in recent years, with UK NGOs petitioning for a global moratorium. In response, the government stated that it will not sponsor or support the issuing of any exploitation licences for deep-sea mining projects unless and until there is sufficient scientific evidence on the potential impact on deep-sea ecosystems and strong environmental regulations.
Press release is also available in Portuguese and Spanish.
[1] International Seabed Authority is the UNCLOS-mandated body responsible for regulating all mineral-related activities in the high seas.


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Der Eichelgau war ein fränkischer Gau im Flussgebiet der Eichel, einem rechten Nebenfluss der Saar.

Gau Eichelgau
Im Fränkischen Reich bestand im Flussgebiet der Eichel ein Gau namens Eichelgau. Der Gauname ist in Weißenburger Urkunden des 8. und 9. Jahrhunderts als pagus Aculinse, Aquilinse und Achilgowe dreimal belegt. Die Verbreitung der Reihengräberfunde weist als Kernraum des Gaus das Tal der mittleren Eichel aus. Die Belegorte bzw. Marken lassen sich jeweils nicht oder nur mit beträchtlichen Unsicherheiten lokalisieren. Im Norden grenzte der frühmittelalterliche Eichelgau an den Bliesgau, im Osten an das Waldland des Vosagus und im Süden und Westen an den oberen Saargau.

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My experiences in prisons under Obasanjo horrible –Gani Adams
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and founding member of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Iba Gani Adams, speaks to TOBI AWORINDE on some landmark moments in his life and the importance of his position in Yorubaland
Can you tell us about your childhood and education?
I was born on April 30, 1970 in Arigidi Akoko (Ondo State). I went to Army Children's School in Otukpo (Benue State). My parents relocated from Otukpo to Lagos State and they had to keep me with my grandmother in Erusu Akoko, very close to Arigidi Akoko. I then attended St. Thomas Primary School to the stage of Primary 3. At Primary 4, they brought me to Municipal Primary School, now Adeniji Primary School, in Obele Odan, Lagos State. I went to AnsarUd Deen Secondary School. I attended the International School of Aviation in Tema, Ghana and obtained a Diploma in Tourism Management. I later went to the Lagos State University for a diploma in International Affairs and Strategic Studies. Later, I completed my Political Science programme five years ago.
What did your parents do for a living?
My father was a transporter and my mother was a retail seller. She sold provisions. We lost her in 1993 and my father three years ago.
Were you a star student in school?
It depends. In terms of popularity in secondary school, I was very popular. They called me 'Ganga.' When I was in Primary 4, there was a teacher in my school, Mr Salami. On the first day he came to our class, he asked for our names and made sure he gave every person a nickname. So, when he said, 'What's your name?' I said, 'Gani.' He said, 'Gani Ganga.' Since then till I finished my secondary school, people didn't even call me 'Gani.' I was quite popular in Ansar Ud Deen Secondary School. In my tertiary institutions, I was so quiet. As a part-time student, I wasn't even involved in school activities. I just came in for lectures and rushed out immediately after.
How did your activism begin?
It began in 1993, a month after the annulment of the June 12 presidential election. I joined the Campaign for Democracy and from there we formed the Oodua Youth Movement in 1994. In April 1994, an Ijaw man advised us, saying youth organisations could not help the entire Yoruba and that we must form a broad-based organisation that would involve youths and elderly people, both male and female. That was what led to the formation of the Oodua Peoples Congress on August 29, 1994 in the chambers of Opeyemi Bamidele, who is now a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We held our first meeting there. Two names were suggested, 'Oodua National Congress' and 'OPC.' Seven of us voted for 'OPC' and two others voted for 'ONC.' That was how OPC came about. Since then, I have been involved in different groups. I, as the chief promoter, founded the Olokun Festival Foundation, which is the main cultural promotional organ of our group. When you trace the history, you will realise that our cultural evangelism has awoken Yorubaland to modern cultural promotion.
In the early 2000s, the Federal Government accused the OPC of violence and you were arrested. How did that affect you?
There is no group in the world that makes a landmark without having a turbulent time. For you to be a (prominent) figure, and for a group to be prominent, nationally and globally, you must pay your dues and make sacrifices. When you read books and you're a student of history, something like that should not weigh you down in the process and after the process. I've already made up my mind that no matter the victimisation, I'm ready to pay the price. I do not see it as something that affected me, although the first and second arrests affected my livelihood, especially when (former President Olusegun) Obasanjo was in power and I was detained for 14 months. Everything in my house, including my cars, was destroyed. I had to start afresh when I came back in December 2006.
In 2001, I was detained for another three and a half months, so it affected a lot of things. But the 14-month detention affected everything I had. So, I had to start to rebuild everything I had in my life. But it has become history today. I think the sacrifices I made are part of the reasons the Yoruba leaders and obas accorded me the prestigious title, Aare Ona Kakanfo, because if you don't pay your dues, they can't give you that position. Your antecedents matter. Somebody who passed through all these challenges and did not give up definitely ought to be given a title to defend the Yoruba race.
Can you describe your experience in prison?
Both experiences in prison were horrible. I don't see Nigerian prisons as correctional centres, although the Minister of Interior has renamed the prisons as correctional centres. I think Nigeria should build more prisons. You don't keep prisoners in one place without building capacity, especially those awaiting trial. When you go to the prison, you will realise that those that are convicted are not up to 10 to 15 per cent of the inmates. I think they have to be engaged. We have a lot of forests where we can create more prisons and that is why we are talking about restructuring.
Prisons should not be a federal affair. They should be a state affair because majority of crimes are state and local issues. So, it's supposed to be a state and local government issue. States and local governments should have their prisons. Most of the forests that the criminals have taken as their abode should be used to construct prison sites, and they would have the land and opportunity to farm and help the country with food security. When the figures of people in various detention facilities in Nigeria were released, it was about 70,000. That workforce alone can give food to about seven states out of the 36 states. Apart from the issue of agriculture, they can produce most of the benches and desks used in the schools. In most developed countries, they (prisoners) get stipends. So, if you spend about a year in detention while awaiting trial before you get your freedom, every month, you should be paid at least N10,000 to N15,000 per month. If you spend one year, you can come out with your salary. You can then use that money to start a new life. But we keep them in prison, giving them food that is not reasonable and the price budgeted for their food is not spent for their feeding. Some criminals come out to perpetrate more serious crimes and constitute a nuisance to society. So, I think we should rethink our prison system to recreate new prisons in the forest. Create roads and put in enough security for them and some of them should work even three to four hours, not hard labour as being pronounced in prison, so that they can contribute to society. Even the money used to run the prisons can be generated from the prisons, to reduce the budget for prisons from the federal purse.
There are some who see the OPC in a negative light due to the reputation as a violent organisation. Do you have any regrets about the approach of the group?
Tell me any group that is popular without being given a bad reputation by the government that deprives it of its needs. It has been on record that any government that deprives the common people their rights and living would give any group that is sincere a bad name so that it can destroy that group. Most of the figures we celebrate in Nigeria today were part and parcel of the National Democratic Coalition in the June 12 struggle. But now, you call them 'Your Excellency' and 'former governor.' But then, they were being called terrorists by the (late Gen. Sani) Abacha-led government. I remember vividly that a few of us at home carried a stigma as products of NADECO. But when democracy arose in 1999, history changed. Some of them contested elections and became senators, presidential candidates and governors. Even Lam (Adesina), who was in an underground prison, became 'Mr Governor' of Oyo State. Bola Tinubu became governor of Lagos. A lot of them that had sacrificed became leaders that were being reckoned with. South Africa's (experience) was the worst in history. What bad name didn't they give to the African National Congress? (Nelson) Mandela was called a terrorist and was even in jail for 27 years. His house was disorganised and some of them were killed in the process. There was a law that the black man must not stay out beyond 6pm in Pretoria. So, racial discrimination was so high. You couldn't mention that you were a member of the ANC or hold meetings in South Africa. But today, the ANC is the ruling party in South Africa.
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Also, you can imagine what the Irish Republican Army passed through in the history of Ireland. But it is part and parcel of the people that are in power in the Republic of Ireland now. So, anybody who has a record of the history of struggle from the bourgeois knows that tyrants will call you names because they have the resources to blacklist any reliable organisation. They have the state power and mechanism and the authority to call groups different names. But at the end of the day, those who, because of their self-interests, blacklist genuine organisations, will be blacklisted in history.
Do you see the OPC as a forerunner to the Indigenous People of Biafra and others today?
I don't know what you mean by 'forerunner.' We are distinct in our aims and objectives. We fight for the interests of our people. We fight for the restructuring of this country. We promote the culture of the Yoruba race and we make sure that the Yoruba are liberated. And we have been doing it technically for some of our grateful politicians. When the chips are down and there is a problem, the OPC will come out. Some of them will say, 'Don't join politics o.' But they won't empower you without joining politics. They say, 'OPC is not a political organisation o.' When they are sharing anything that will be an advantage to anybody among us, they won't remember the OPC.
For instance, Christmas is coming. The politicians would say, 'You are out to defend us. Continue defending us.' They distribute rice to their own political associates, but they won't remember the OPC. When they are building houses and giving out contracts, they won't remember any member of the OPC. So, we have our distinct aims and objectives – restructure Nigeria. If the ethnic nationalities all want Nigeria to restructure, I think we should determine our future as a new nation because we don't see any light at the end of the tunnel if Nigeria is not restructured. There is no way Nigeria can move forward. Our groups were formed before all these groups came out. So, comparison is not the basis of discussion now.
OPC members are believed to possess some supernatural powers. Is this true?
I don't understand what you mean by 'supernatural power.' All the OPC knows is that they would prepare themselves for self-defence, which is one of the most important laws in heaven. Even in the military and paramilitary, self-defence is one of the most important laws. As a Yoruba person, we are entitled to our own self-defence. On the warfront, anyone that does not prepare himself for self-defence is risking his existence. So, when you are talking of criminals, or in terms of war, you have to know your way.
You obtained the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo, which was last held by the late Chief Moshood Abiola until his death in 1998. Did you have any relationship with him while he was alive?
I was so young when MKO Abiola was alive and I was in a low cadre of the struggle then. Our leader, who had access to Chief MKO Abiola was Dr Frederick Fasehun. So, we didn't have access to him, but we had access to his house. Aare MKO Abiola was a grassroots person; there was no barrier between his status and the grassroots. So, when he was arrested, we had access to his house. When he died, we had access to the house. Even sometimes, we would hold meetings at the level of the grassroots in his compound. But I can tell you categorically, I was just 23 years old (in 1993), and I hadn't made my name by then. And I wasn't a politician; assuming I was a politician, I could have had certain access to him by proxy. But I didn't have access to him before his demise. He was arrested in 1994; I don't think I had turned 24 then. However, I am very close to the family. God always pays you back for anything you do in this life – the OPC was the group that started the June 12 programme as a lecture, even before the Lagos State Government joined us. The Lagos State Government joined us two years later. If you go and check our records with Excellence Hotel, the OPC has held nothing less than 18 editions there. So, when many people did not even see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to acknowledging June 12, we always did it without even getting money. I believe my cause on June 12, my cause for the Yoruba people and my sacrifice for the remembrance of June 12 were some of the things that led me to that title.
Recently, there was a reported reconciliation between you and former President Olusegun Obasanjo….
I don't want to talk about that.
Are you happy with the pace at which Amotekun is moving in tackling insecurity in the South-West?
Gradually, they will get their bearing. I just appeal to Lagos and Ogun states to start their recruitments because security is the heart of governance. For you to govern any area without adequate security is the beginning of failure. So, I would appeal to the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to start their recruitment because other governors are trying their best, especially that of Oyo State. Ondo State is trying its best, but its recruitment is not enough – just 500. I'm from Ondo State; it's too big (for 500 Amotekun personnel). In Ifon, where the Oba was killed by some criminals, they have only seven Amotekun officers in that (Ose) local government area. It should be nothing less than 30 to 70. So, I would appeal to the Ondo government to increase its recruitment. The Ekiti and Osun state governments should also increase their recruitments.
If the Sultan of Sokoto can come out boldly to tell Nigerians that bandits have taken over the North, every zone must be very careful. If about 340 pupils can be abducted in the North-West, one of the most peaceful regions 10 years ago, other regions must be conscious of their security situation. So, if we're talking of the North-West and North Central now, the remaining zones should be prepared that the wave of insecurity will be coming. And even if the wave is not coming, criminals always look at what happens nearby as a reference; they can repeat something that has happened somewhere else in their own area too. It may not even be an intruder; it may be people belonging to that region. So, I think in the South-West region we should prepare ourselves so that the wave will not consume us at the end of the day.
What are your thoughts on the #EndSARS protests and the way the government handled the situation?
I think Nigerians are entitled to engage in peaceful protests. But we don't want violent ones, either caused by the government or any individual who pretends to be a protester and loots. With what happened in the last protest, we can put some of the fault on the people in power for instigating some thugs to attack the protesters, and we can say what happened in Lekki was an ugly incident. But I can tell you authoritatively that in a democratic setting, you can't stop protests. If you try to stop protests, you are becoming a dictator.
Gani Adams, OPC
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Recently, Dr Dawn Davies, who is the Intercultural Consultant for SolBridge International School of Business invited a few students to join her in a Master Class in Intercultural Management, led by Dr. Fons Trompenaars from the Erasmus University--Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands.
Dr. Trompenaars is world renowned for his expertise on cross-cultural competence and its impact on business and is the author/co-author of thirteen books, including the best seller Riding the Waves of Culture, Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business, (Nicholas Brealey,1993).
Some of his other books include 21 Leaders for the 21st Century (John Wiley and McGraw Hill, 2001), the Culture for Business series, which comprises four books (Capstone, 2004-5), Riding the Whirlwind: Connecting People and Organizations in a Culture of Innovation (Infinite Ideas, 2007), Servant-Leadership Across Cultures (Infinite Ideas, 2008), and Innovating in a Global Crisis (Infinite Ideas, 2009). His most recent publication is The Global M&A Tango (Infinite Ideas, 2010).
The teleconference audience included participants from numerous locations in Europe and generated lively discussion with Dr. Trompenaars as he presented his model to analyze the cultural differences, known as the "Seven Dimensions of Culture Model". This model addresses the complexity that develops in heterogeneous environments that can present challenges to international managers and corporate leaders and how reconciling cultural differences leads to competitive advantages.