Pointcast/Chrsitopher Hassett

Article Abstract:

Pointcast Inc. is a California based firm established in 1992 by Christopher Hassett to bring information to people. The first version of the Pointcast software, delivered in Feb, 1996, gained popularity by providing tailored information to about 1.7 million people over the Internet. Hassett received $48 million from investors to expand Pointcast network. The Pointcast software appears as a dynamic screen saver, updating itself continuously with live information from sources such as CNN and Reuters. Corporations are using Pointcast to deliver company-related information to employees.

Research, United States, Services, Information services, Network software, PointCast Inc., Hassett, Christopher

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Reasons for decisions - a way forward?

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The concept that administrative bodies owe those affected by their decisions a duty to explain or cite authority for those decisions, especially where deprivation of individual rights grounded in state law is involved, is growing in the European Community and should influence UK administrative law. Natural justice and common law principles of notice, or legitimate expectations, support narrowing administrative discretion and imposing such a duty on administrative bodies.

Laws, regulations and rules, Powers and duties, Examiners (Administrative procedure), Administrative law judges

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Hollywood Babel

Article Abstract:

Samuelson has helped numerous Hollywood superstars as their dialect and speech coach. Samuelson can credit his success as speech coach to his background in the theater arts. One of his steadiest clients is Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Behavior, Training, Study and teaching, Motion picture actors and actresses, Movie actors, Voice culture, Voice training, Samuelson, Howard

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