A. Bruce Davidson is a former administrator in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He served as North York's Commissioner of Planning and Development from 1976 until 1983, when his career ended amid controversy. He later campaigned unsuccessfully for a seat on North York's Board of Control.
Administrator
Davidson was a strong supporter of development plans for North York's city centre. He advocated reforming the city's tenancy laws, calling for the legalization of apartments in single-family dwellings. He argued that the city was experiencing rapid growth, and that several illegal apartments had already sprung up. Davidson also opposed a rapid-transit line for Toronto's waterfront, calling instead for such a line to be built on Finch Avenue. He called for several major development projects, including a new football stadium, to be built in North York rather than downtown Toronto.
Controversy
Davidson became involved in controversy in 1983, when it was discovered that he had borrowed money from regional developer Lou Charles to buy a $530,000 house in Thornhill. The city's solicitor requested that Davidson resign in late August. He initially refused, arguing that he had done nothing wrong, but offered his resignation after city controller Barbara Greene called for him to be fired.
His settlement package was estimated to be around $7,000. When this payout was criticized in the local media, North York council chose to revoke the compensation deal and fire Davidson outright. Davidson subsequently sued the city, arguing that he suffered mental distress by not being given reasonable notice of his firing. He also claimed damages for "loss of reputation", and later launched libel and slander suits against Barbara Greene and Sergio Marchi.
The police found no evidence that Davidson was in a conflict-of-interest situation, and did not file charges against him. The police report observed that Charles and Davidson were partners in deals outside of North York. Davidson worked as a planning consultant after his dismissal. North York introduced an election expenses disclosure by-law one year after Davidson's dismissal, although North York Mayor Mel Lastman argued that the two developments were unrelated.
1985 campaign
Davidson campaigned for the North York Board of Control in the 1985 municipal election. At a press conference announcing his candidacy, he acknowledged that the loan from Charles was an "error in judgement", and said that he maintained a strong interest in city issues. He reiterated his call for new facilities to be developed in North York, rather than in downtown Toronto.
Davidson's candidacy was criticized in the local media. John Sewell wrote that Davidson "has exhibited such a skewed idea of public service that he deserves no consideration by voters". He finished in seventh place; only the top four candidates were elected. His wrongful dismissal suit was dismissed before it went to trial, in June 1986.
Davidson reapplied to become a city developer in 1989. His supporters, including Irving Chipley, argued that he had "served in purgatory long enough". Mel Lastman argued that council should not even consider Davidson's application. He does not appear to have been re-hired.
Footnotes
Administrator
Davidson was a strong supporter of development plans for North York's city centre. He advocated reforming the city's tenancy laws, calling for the legalization of apartments in single-family dwellings. He argued that the city was experiencing rapid growth, and that several illegal apartments had already sprung up. Davidson also opposed a rapid-transit line for Toronto's waterfront, calling instead for such a line to be built on Finch Avenue. He called for several major development projects, including a new football stadium, to be built in North York rather than downtown Toronto.
Controversy
Davidson became involved in controversy in 1983, when it was discovered that he had borrowed money from regional developer Lou Charles to buy a $530,000 house in Thornhill. The city's solicitor requested that Davidson resign in late August. He initially refused, arguing that he had done nothing wrong, but offered his resignation after city controller Barbara Greene called for him to be fired.
His settlement package was estimated to be around $7,000. When this payout was criticized in the local media, North York council chose to revoke the compensation deal and fire Davidson outright. Davidson subsequently sued the city, arguing that he suffered mental distress by not being given reasonable notice of his firing. He also claimed damages for "loss of reputation", and later launched libel and slander suits against Barbara Greene and Sergio Marchi.
The police found no evidence that Davidson was in a conflict-of-interest situation, and did not file charges against him. The police report observed that Charles and Davidson were partners in deals outside of North York. Davidson worked as a planning consultant after his dismissal. North York introduced an election expenses disclosure by-law one year after Davidson's dismissal, although North York Mayor Mel Lastman argued that the two developments were unrelated.
1985 campaign
Davidson campaigned for the North York Board of Control in the 1985 municipal election. At a press conference announcing his candidacy, he acknowledged that the loan from Charles was an "error in judgement", and said that he maintained a strong interest in city issues. He reiterated his call for new facilities to be developed in North York, rather than in downtown Toronto.
Davidson's candidacy was criticized in the local media. John Sewell wrote that Davidson "has exhibited such a skewed idea of public service that he deserves no consideration by voters". He finished in seventh place; only the top four candidates were elected. His wrongful dismissal suit was dismissed before it went to trial, in June 1986.
Davidson reapplied to become a city developer in 1989. His supporters, including Irving Chipley, argued that he had "served in purgatory long enough". Mel Lastman argued that council should not even consider Davidson's application. He does not appear to have been re-hired.
Footnotes
Eileen Wu is a former American news anchor for the educational television network Channel One News.
Life
Eileen took up an interest in journalism in high school, where she founded and published a news magazine with a friend. She earned her Master's in Broadcast journalism from Columbia University.
While at Columbia, Eileen served as reporter, anchor, and producer for their half-hour online news program. In August 2006 Eileen was announced as a member of the new Channel One anchor lineup for the 2006-07 broadcast season.
Eileen has gone on to report on topics such as the Republican National Convention and the death of Pope John Paul II. She is also noted for attending daily press briefings at the United Nations.<ref name ="Newswire"/>
Life
Eileen took up an interest in journalism in high school, where she founded and published a news magazine with a friend. She earned her Master's in Broadcast journalism from Columbia University.
While at Columbia, Eileen served as reporter, anchor, and producer for their half-hour online news program. In August 2006 Eileen was announced as a member of the new Channel One anchor lineup for the 2006-07 broadcast season.
Eileen has gone on to report on topics such as the Republican National Convention and the death of Pope John Paul II. She is also noted for attending daily press briefings at the United Nations.<ref name ="Newswire"/>
9mm Sunrise is a 2006 action-adventure film that directed by Scott Shaw and starring Scott Shaw and Conrad Brooks.
Plot
9mm Sunrise follows its lead character Jack Quick as he foils the plans of two battling gang lords who are attempting to start a gang war on the streets of Hollywood, California.
As is apparent in all Scott Shaw films this film follows a non-linear storyline and presents images of Hollywood, California, including the Hollywood Sign and the Capitol Records Building. Several of the scenes for this film were shot on Hollywood Boulevard at night. This film also presents scenes filmed in Los Angeles Union Station. This railway hub was built in 1939 and is considered to be "The last of America's great rail stations.” It was created in an art deco style of architecture and is a very visual location that has been featured in many films and music videos. Union Station is also a commonly presented location in the films of Scott Shaw.
This film is riddled with the unexpected characters, storyline twists and the music video style edits apparent in all Scott Shaw films. One character is a human rag doll that walks as if she has no bones. Also included in the characters of this film are a biker, a vampire, a prostitute, and several assassin characters. Shaw frequently references all of these characters in his films.
This film is considered a "Zen Film" in that it was created in the distinct style of filmmaking formulated by Scott Shaw known as Zen Filmmaking. In this style of filmmaking no scripts are used.
Plot
9mm Sunrise follows its lead character Jack Quick as he foils the plans of two battling gang lords who are attempting to start a gang war on the streets of Hollywood, California.
As is apparent in all Scott Shaw films this film follows a non-linear storyline and presents images of Hollywood, California, including the Hollywood Sign and the Capitol Records Building. Several of the scenes for this film were shot on Hollywood Boulevard at night. This film also presents scenes filmed in Los Angeles Union Station. This railway hub was built in 1939 and is considered to be "The last of America's great rail stations.” It was created in an art deco style of architecture and is a very visual location that has been featured in many films and music videos. Union Station is also a commonly presented location in the films of Scott Shaw.
This film is riddled with the unexpected characters, storyline twists and the music video style edits apparent in all Scott Shaw films. One character is a human rag doll that walks as if she has no bones. Also included in the characters of this film are a biker, a vampire, a prostitute, and several assassin characters. Shaw frequently references all of these characters in his films.
This film is considered a "Zen Film" in that it was created in the distinct style of filmmaking formulated by Scott Shaw known as Zen Filmmaking. In this style of filmmaking no scripts are used.
Kaash Tum Hote is a Bollywood romantic thriller film starring Mukesh J Bharti, Preeti Jhangiani, Manju Bharti, and Farida Jalal in a lead role. The film is written by Duo Naeem and Ejaz directed and produced by Manju Bharti.
Plot
Adi (Mukesh Bharti) a creative painter, is ambitious and when he runs into Simran (Manju Bharti), a pretty lady of his dreams he Immediately makes up his mind to marry her. However, Amid this fairytale wedding, there comes a twist when Adi in a sudden turn of events falls in love with Mahek (Preeti Jhangiani) Though Adi is orphanded he has a grand mother who he shares a friendly rapport with. During the preparations of his wedding with Simran, Adi reveals his love for Mahek to his grand mother. Although she is aware of his feelings, the grandmother (Farida Jalal) is not content with the decision and decides to investigate into it and while she sets off this journey, she learnt deep dark secrets about Mahek's past and her vicious intention of vengeance.
Release
The film was released on 12 December 2014.
See Also
* List of Bollywood films of 2014
* Lists of Bollywood films
* Mr Joe B. Carvalho
* Babloo Happy Hai
Plot
Adi (Mukesh Bharti) a creative painter, is ambitious and when he runs into Simran (Manju Bharti), a pretty lady of his dreams he Immediately makes up his mind to marry her. However, Amid this fairytale wedding, there comes a twist when Adi in a sudden turn of events falls in love with Mahek (Preeti Jhangiani) Though Adi is orphanded he has a grand mother who he shares a friendly rapport with. During the preparations of his wedding with Simran, Adi reveals his love for Mahek to his grand mother. Although she is aware of his feelings, the grandmother (Farida Jalal) is not content with the decision and decides to investigate into it and while she sets off this journey, she learnt deep dark secrets about Mahek's past and her vicious intention of vengeance.
Release
The film was released on 12 December 2014.
See Also
* List of Bollywood films of 2014
* Lists of Bollywood films
* Mr Joe B. Carvalho
* Babloo Happy Hai