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To win, defendant McWilliams must show not only that he needed an independent expert advisor-witness, but also that the state’s failure to provide one violated a clearly established constitutional requirement.
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‘Chihuly’ Exhibition Illuminates Brilliant Color and Light at the New York Botanical Garden
Chihuly's revolutionary work has burgeoned. His amazing stylistic innovations are of a singular exuberance and colorful radiance.
Read More »EU Open House 2017: Interview with Siobhán Miley on the Embassy of Ireland
If you're in Washington, D.C., get ready to visit and learn about Irish culture: dance, sports, language, and (of course) food.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): William Inge’s ‘Bus Stop’ at the Classic Theatre
The famed playwright's colorful characters come to vibrant life in the Classic's new production.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Dual Language ‘Aladdin’ at the Roxie Theatre
The dual-language version of the Disney musical is ideal viewing for kids of all ages.
Read More »Simple Ways to Maintain Your Health as You Age
Managing your health doesn’t always require a complete lifestyle makeover. Sometimes, it just requires small tweaks to your current behavior.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Buddhism for Busy People: Finding Happiness in a Hurried World’ by David Michie
'Buddhism for Busy People' by David Michie explores the tenets and practices of Buddhism and how they can be used to deal with the "grinding dissatisfaction" may encounter in modern life
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Urinetown: the Musical’ by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
The Playhouse San Antonio presents a wonderfully entertaining production of the Tony-winning musical comedy.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ from W!ld Rice
W!ld Rice’s re-staging of the musical La Cage Aux Folles will be at the Victoria Theatre from 19 April to 13 May 2016. La Cage tells the tale of couple Albin (Ivan Heng) and George (Sean Ghazi). An aging star of the stage, Albin has been “mother” to George’s son …
Read More »Interview: Steven Stein, PhD, Author of ‘The EQ Leader: Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations through Emotional Intelligence’
Emotional Intelligence is a key factor for any successful leader, says Dr. Steven Stein. He talked with Patricia Gale about his new book, 'The EQ Leader,' and got into the heart and soul of good leadership.
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