opinion By Mark S. Lee Published 2:55 p.m. UTC Jun 11, 2018 I saw Detroit’s potential future in the tech industry based on what I encountered — in San Francisco. While visiting my son there recently, I envisioned Detroit as an emerging technology and mobility hub attracting talent from across this region and country. I have been visiting San Francisco for over 30 years and to see “The City’s” (its local nickname) transformation has been significant. I have also been tracking the trials, tribulations and successes of Brian Clark, a native Detroiter and University of Michigan alumnus, who moved there five years ago to pursue his entrepreneurial journey in Silicon Valley. To Motor City residents, San Francisco was been long known for its Golden Gate Bridge, trolley cars, steep hills, the idyllic ocean side views and the backdrop for many TV shows and movies. But now, as part of Silicon Valley, it’s known as a technology hub … [Read more...] about Opinion: San Francisco a model for Detroit
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Reader’s opinion: The chaos of Brent
PUBLISHED: 08:00 10 June 2018 Brent Civic Centre. Archant I am convinced that if people walk around with their eyes closed they quickly lose track and begin to bump into things and each other and before you know it, everyone is at each other’s throats and society descends into chaos, writes Trevor Ellis, Chalkhill Road, Wembley. People, of course, do walk with their eyes open and yet Brent is increasingly chaotic. In my opinion, there are a number of reasons for this “chaos” which I will highlight in the following sentence. Central and local government is comparable to a large body of people charged with the heavy responsibility of driving a huge truck in which you and I are passengers. That “truck” has had an endless series of unfit “drivers” (ie MPs and councillors) who take the wheel and proceed to effectively close their eyes and minds and steer it all over the road, which eventually leads to endless crashes leaving us badly hurt. The … [Read more...] about Reader’s opinion: The chaos of Brent
Bid to turn closed Norwich pub into homes splits opinion
PUBLISHED: 15:00 08 June 2018 | UPDATED: 15:00 08 June 2018 The Cock pub, in Long John Hill, Lakenham. Photo: Emma Knights Emma Knights A revived bid to turn a Norwich pub, which has been shut for more than three years, into homes has divided opinion. Pints were last pulled at The Cock in Lakenham in 2015 and developers, who say the riverside site is no longer viable as pub, want to turn it into homes. Last year, an application was lodged with Norwich City Council to demolish part of the pub and convert it into a home, with eight three-bedroom homes built on what was the pub’s car park. That application was withdrawn, but a fresh submission was lodged with City Hall earlier this year. It would see part of the pub , which dates back to the 17th century, demolished and converted into a three bedroom home, with two four-bed homes built next door. Civic watchdog The Norwich Society had opposed the previous application, but are in support of the revised scheme, which they describe … [Read more...] about Bid to turn closed Norwich pub into homes splits opinion
APNewsBreak: US lifts secrecy on foreign lobbying opinions
APNewsBreak: US lifts secrecy on foreign lobbying opinions Chad Day and Eric Tucker, Associated Press June 8, 2018 Updated: June 8, 2018 5:04am Photo: J. David Ake, AP FILE - In this May 14, 2013, file photo, the Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning. The Justice Department is opening up about the advice it has given to lobbyists who work for foreign governments and political interests. For the first time, the public will be able to read advisory opinions the department has issued to lobbyists, public relations professionals and others about whether they need to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. FILE - In this May 14, 2013, file photo, the Department of Justice... WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is opening up about the advice it has given to lobbyists who work for foreign governments and political interests. For the first time, … [Read more...] about APNewsBreak: US lifts secrecy on foreign lobbying opinions
Commons should debate how out of touch it is with public opinion, says Yorkshire MP
0 Have your say MPs should debate how out of touch they are with public opinion, according to a senior minister. Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom said she personally supported the proposal made by Tory Philip Davies (Shipley), telling MPs it would be a “great subject”. I think that would be a great subject for a debate. I think it’d probably be a very broad-ranging and well-attended debate. Andrea Leadsom Her remarks came after Mr Davies warned the Commons is out of touch over the European Union, prisoners and overseas aid.He added such a debate would show if there is “anything at all” in which the Commons is in step with public opinion.Mrs Leadsom replied: “Well, I think that would be a great subject for a debate. I think it’d probably be a very broad-ranging and well-attended debate.“I don’t quite know where to start. I’d personally support it. I’ll give it some thought.”MPs laughed as Mr Davies earlier … [Read more...] about Commons should debate how out of touch it is with public opinion, says Yorkshire MP