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Yesterday the UK celebrated Father's Day. What better way for me to mark this occasion than for an article about my own father, who has been a huge inspiration and support to me throughout my life and career. https://lnkd.in/eY66F3Z2 Please do leave a comment with the pearls of wisdom from your own fathers! #Property #RealEstate #Research #Strategy

🎆 Happy Fourth of July everyone!! 🎆 Enjoy and be safe today while celebrating our nation's independence.✨ Take some time to reflect on the freedoms we cherish and the history that brought us here. Wishing you all a day filled with joy, fireworks, and patriotic pride! #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CelebrateSafely #Patriotic #Happy4th #Freedom #History #FireworksFun #ConsultingExpertise #MedicalConsulting #HealthcareOptimization #IPSConsulting #PracticeOptimization #HealthcareFinance #IPSCommunity #InnovativePracticeSolutions #PrivatePracticeSuccess

Let’s celebrate the many Ethnicities that built this Nation. As far as “Happy Columbus Day” that depends on one’s Perspective. Excerpt from Zinn’s book: Zinn is certainly interested in overturning the popular mythology surrounding Christopher Columbus, and he is unsparing in his condemnation of the famous explorer's treatment of the Arawaks. Indeed, he describes Columbus's policy as that of genocide, driven by a desire to squeeze as much wealth as he could from the inhabitants of the Indies. But as Zinn says, the point is not to, "in telling history, accuse, judge, condemn Columbus in absentia." In the chapter on Columbus, which also serves as the introduction to A People's History, Zinn is interested in making two broader arguments using Columbus. The first is that the "quiet acceptance of conquest and murder in the name of progress," which he detects in the works of Columbus historians like Samuel Eliot Morison, is "deadly," because it makes it easier to forgive such acts in our own time. The second, historiographical point, is that Columbus's apologists are typical of historians who view history only from the perspective of "governments, conquerors, diplomats, leaders" and other powerful figures and institutions. Zinn's aim is, of course, to turn this narrative on its head, emphasizing the perspective of common people. From this point of view, Columbus appears not as a conquering hero, but as a man who ushered in a disastrous series of events for Native Americans.

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Ki a au nei (IMO) the arts strategy should focus on sector sustainability and job creation so that our best artists stay in the game. Many of the artists I went to high school with (even Toi whakaari) gave up on the scene long ago due to the inconsistency of mahi. To maintain the high quality artist, producers and arts business leaders also need to be developed. I have worked on both sides of the camera, on and off the stage, and I have found many artists struggle with the business side of the world. They need more support from those who have dexterity - meaning, those who have a deep understanding (and appreciation) of the artistic process and who are also strong in business. Doubling the creative sector contribution to the GDP is a weird KPI. You’ve gotta spend money to make money. You want those types of outcomes? Invest. Invest in the development and sustainability of the sector. Stop allowing people to come in, shoot their juggernauts, hire our crew but leave out the cast, producers, writers and in some cases directors from the jobs that will help develop our sector. Arts is an essential service. Ki a au nei (IMO)

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎆 Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, laughter, and celebration as we honor the birth of our great nation. Let's come together and appreciate the freedom and opportunities we enjoy. ❤️💙 #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #USA #Patriotic #CelebrateAmerica #Freedom #legalconversioncenter #callcenter #LegalHelp #CallCenterSupport #LawyerAssistance #LegalServices