DOCSLIB.ORG

ROM AR 2009-10 Int.Indd

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
ROM AR 2009-10 Int.Indd MMetamorphosis:etamorphosis: A PPinnacleinnacle YYearear AAnnualnnual RReporteport 22009/2010009/2010 CONTENTS ROM Board of Trustees 2009/2010 2 ROM Governors 2009/2010 3 Renaissance ROM Campaign 4 ROM Governors committees 5 Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the Director and CEO 6 Message from the Chair of the ROM Governors and the President and Executive Director 7 Metamorphosis: A Pinnacle Year 8 Collections and Research 12 New Acquisitions 14 Iconic Objects 16 Institute for Contemporary Culture 18 Galleries and Exhibitions 20 Reaching Out 31 Education and Programming 33 Donors, Patrons, Sponsors 38 ROM Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report 56 1 ROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2009/2010 TRUSTEES HONOURARY TRUSTEES Kenneth W. Harrigan Alan Middleton Patricia Harris David Mirvish Salvatore Badali, Chair Jean H. Read, Chair Albert Hearn Dixie-Anne Montgomery Ann Dumyn, Vice-Chair Ella (Yeti) Agnew Martha Hogarth Maureen Myers Elyse Allan Maurice Anderson Philip Holtby Fernand Ouellet Danuta Buczynski, Elected Salvatore Badali Evelyn Huang Hari Panday Andrew Faas Lawrence Bloomberg Rodger E. Inglis John F. Prato Ronald Graham Gerald Boyce Richard M. Ivey, C.C., Q.C. Edison J. Quick Paul Haggis Marian Bradshaw Peter Janson Joan R. Randall Won Kim Sally Brenzel Christine Karcza Wendy Rebanks Elsie Lo, Elected Jo Breyfogle Thomas Kierans Flavia Redelmeier Barbara Milstein, Elected Martin Brodigan Bronwyn Krog Grant Reuber Dr. David Naylor, Ex-Officio, Donald R. Brown, Q.C. Stanley Kwan John A. Rhind President, University of Robert Brown Sandra Lawrence Julie Rickerd Toronto Ann Cameron Gerald F. Leventson Mary-O Rohmer Jack Petch, Ex-Officio, Linda Camp Michael Levine Thomas Savage Chair, Governing Council, Allen B. Clarke Elsie Lo Warren Seyffert University of Toronto Jack Cockwell Susanne Loewen Robert Stevens Marilyn Pilkington Susan Crocker Stephens B. Lowden David W. Strangway Colin Saldanha James Cruise Ronald MacFeeters Joey Tanenbaum, C.M. Barbara Stymiest The Hon.William G. Davis Bahadur Madhani M. Joan Thompson William Thorsell, Ex-Officio, Dorothy Dunlop Douglas Maracle Sara Vered Director, ROM Ernest DuVernet Mme. A. Martin Harriet Walker Atul Tiwari Nicole Eaton Gilles Matte Richard S. Wernham Carol Wilding John Eleen Brenda McCutcheon Reginald Wheeler Judith Wolfson Lloyd D. S. Fogler, Q.C. James W. McCutcheon, Q.C. John A. Whitten Robert Gillespie William L. McDonald David Winfield Hamlin Grange Elizabeth McLuhan H. Donald Guthrie, Q.C. John McNeill Eve Hampson 2 ROM GOVERNORS 2009/2010 ROM BOARD OF GOVERNORS HERITAGE GOVERNORS W. Robert Farquharson, Chair Jack F. McOuat, Chair Linda Hasenfratz, Vice-Chair Robert D. Brown Shreyas Ajmera Fredrik S. Eaton, O.C., O. Ont Salvatore M. Badali, Ex-Officio Robert T. Gillespie Dr. Marie Bountrogianni Ned Goodman Rudolph (Rudy) Bratty Kenneth W. Harrigan G. Raymond Chang Patricia Harris Jack Cockwell Richard M. Ivey, C.C., Q.C. Michael E. Detlefsen The Hon. Henry N.R. Jackman Gwen Harvey Thomas E. Kierans Jennifer Ivey Bannock Elsie Lo Michael Lee-Chin Susanne Loewen Donald R. Lindsay Stephens B. Lowden Rebecca MacDonald Brenda McCutcheon James W. McCutcheon, Q.C. Frank G. Milligan Jack F. McOuat, Ex-Officio Dixie Anne Montgomery Dr. Jack Mintz Frank Potter Peter Oliver Joan R. Randall, Past Co-Chair Robert E. Pierce Wendy Rebanks Elizabeth Schad Flavia Redelmeier Simona Shnaider John A. Rhind Joseph (Joey) M. Tanenbaum, C.M. M. Joan Thompson, Past Co-Chair James Temerty, C.M. Lynton (Red) R. Wilson William Thorsell, Ex-Officio Rita Tsang Harriet Walker V. Prem Watsa Richard S. Wernham Alfred G. Wirth 3 RENAISSANCE ROM CAMPAIGN 2009/2010 CAMPAIGN CHAIR HONOURARY PATRON The Hon. Hilary M. Weston Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE Chris Jordan HONOURARY CABINET ADVISORS Bipin Khimasia Dr. Marie Bountrogianni Ms. Penelope Erotokritou Mrs. Priti Saran Thomas E. Kierans Rudolph P. Bratty Consul General Consul General Stanley P. Kwan Jack Cockwell Consulate General of the Republic Consulate General of India Elsie Lo Linda Hasenfratz of Cyprus Susanne Loewen John S. Hunkin Mr. Kunjar M. Sharma Stephens B. Lowden Michael Lee-Chin Mr. Ji In Hong Honorary Consul General Bahadur Madhani G. Wallace F. McCain Consul General Royal Nepalese Consulate General Malika Mendez James W. McCutcheon, Q.C. Consulate General of the Republic Dr. Jack M. Mintz Joseph M. Tanenbaum, C.M. of Korea Ms. Maureen Siu David Mirvish James C. Temerty, C.M. Director Elizabeth Mitchell William Thorsell Mr. Tassaduq Hussain Hong Kong Economic & Trade Elizabeth Muir Rita Tsang Consul General Office, Toronto Manabu Nishimae Consulate General of Pakistan Kazuto Ogawa CAMPAIGN CABINET Ms. Catherine Soubassakou Peter Oliver Mr. Bandula Jayasekara Consul General Shreyas Ajmera Deanne M. Orr Consul General Consulate General of Greece Joe F. Brennan Robert E. Pierce Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri The Hon. David Crombie Frank Potter Lanka Mr. T.T. Tsui (deceased) The Hon. William G. Davis Jean M. Read Wanchai, Hong Kong Michael E. Detlefsen John A. Rhind Mr. Koichi Kawakami Roman Dubczak Noriaki Sakamoto Consul General Madame Zhu Taoying Robert T. Gillespie Irene So Consulate General of Japan Consul General Natasha Gurevich Suresh Thakrar People’s Republic of China, Toronto Kenneth W. Harrigan Yoichi Tomihara Patricia Harris Harriet Walker William B. Harris V. Prem Watsa Gwen Harvey Richard S. Wernham COUNTDOWN TO COMPLETION TASK FORCE Martha J. Hogarth Doug Wilson Donna Ihnatowycz Lynton R. Wilson Robert E. Pierce, Chair Jack F. McOuat Jennifer Ivey Bannock Robert C. Wong Dr. Marie Bountrogianni James C. Temerty, C.M. The Hon. Henry N. R. Jackman I. Richard Wookey Jack Cockwell William Thorsell Peter S. Janson Sharon Zuckerman Rebecca MacDonald Alfred G. Wirth 4 ROM GOVERNORS COMMITTEES 2009/2010 FINANCE COMMITTEE ROYAL PATRONS’ CIRCLE Eric Jackson FACT? OR FICTION? 2009 Gregory MacKenzie V. Prem Watsa, Chair COMMITTEE Roman Dubczak, Chair Lindsay Maskell Dr. Marie Bountrogianni Harriet Walker, Chair Nancy Campbell Karen Papazian W. Robert Farquharson, Ex-Officio Diana White, Vice-Chair Peter Carruthers Elisabeth Patrick Michael E. Nairne Anne-Marie Applin Michelle Khalili Robyn Scott Robert E. Pierce Neera Chopra Jeffrey Musson Nicole Tuschak Alfred G. Wirth Ann Curran Elisabeth Patrick Gordon Winston Donald A. Wright Petrina Dolby Ric Randmaa A. Harold Garfinkle Elizabeth Schad Cheryl Heyd Mary Vitug STEWARDSHIP TASK FORCE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Bronwyn Krog Louise Temerty, Chair James C. Temerty, C.M., Chair Brenda McCutcheon Dr. Marie Bountrogianni Dr. Marie Bountrogianni Linda Montgomery CULTURE SHOCK II: CELEBRITY Brenda McCutcheon Jack Cockwell Justin Porter WATCH William Thorsell Linda Hasenfratz Kevin Saldanha Marcus Doyle Andrew Weir James W. McCutcheon, Q.C. Sharon Zuckerman Gina Gentili William Thorsell Ron Graham YOUNG PATRONS’ CIRCLE PROM V: NOIR COMMITTEE CURRELLY SOCIETY CABINET Raphaela Dunlap, Co-Chair EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Diana Arajs, Co-Chair Karen Papazian, Co-Chair Lauren Baca Gwen Harvey, Co-Chair Mike Mallinos, Co-Chair Nancy Bertrand Jean M. Read, Co-Chair Casey Antolak Allison Brough Kathryn J. Cameron Nancy Hoi Bertrand Effie Karadjian Ellen Gordon Jimmy Chan Lindsay Maskell H. Donald Guthrie Justine Deluce Martha Pierce Elsie Lo Marcus Doyle Nicole Tuschak Kent Mitchell Raphaela Dunlap Elizabeth Wademan Joan R. Randall Cléophée Eaton Rita Field-Marsham Nazmin Gupta 5 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE DIRECTOR AND CEO The transformation and relevance of the Royal Ontario Museum its Natural History and World Cultures mandates, bringing original achieved through the ambitious Renaissance ROM project over the stories close to home. This year’s partnership with the Israel Antiquities past decade has culminated in a landmark year for the Museum. Authority to create the original exhibition Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World set a new standard of excellence. The launch of This fiscal year marks a new operating model for the ROM the Museum’s most recent permanent gallery — Life In Crisis: Schad — a full transition from capital expansion to focus on producing Gallery of Biodiversity — gave critical mass to the Natural History original international exhibitions, thought-provoking programming floor. and education. It is an operating model that measures public response to guide content and gauge success. It is also a model that resonated The ROM has taken its place in Ontario as a programming powerhouse. this year with record attendance and revenues. The Director’s Signature Series and an annual program of scholarly lectures, launched with the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition, routinely With visitors reaching a record of 1,039,229 and admissions revenue attracted full houses. The Institute for Contemporary Culture brought up 24 percent year-over-year, the ROM’s success reflects a strong bond many new visitors with Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008, and with the public. its accompanying program series, The Question of Celebrity. In April, the Museum received a significant vote of confidence from We complete this fiscal year not only in compliance with the the Ontario government through a substantial increase in the provincial Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act — but by taking a operating grant — creating a solid base of financial stability. A federal leadership role in providing innovative measures to make the Museum infrastructure grant to match private donations followed, which will a welcoming place for all.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Seventh Annual My World Conference – Inspiring CBE Students to Make a Difference
    The seventh annual My World Conference – inspiring CBE students to make a difference For Immediate Release Media Availability and Photo Op Feb. 24, 2015 CALGARY — Over 1,200 middle and junior high school student leaders and their Media Relations teachers will be inspired to action at the seventh annual My World Conference. This unique opportunity will allow students from over 45 CBE schools to learn from local, 403-819-2317 national and international organizers and activists. Students will be engaged and inspired to “think globally” and develop their sense of community by getting [email protected] involved in projects with a wide range of impact; from their own school or region all the way up to the larger global community. Special keynote speakers at this year’s event include Jessi Cruickshank and Robb Nash. Jessi became a household name as the face of MTV Canada and host of the MTV’s international smash hit The Hills After Show. Jessi captivates audiences every time she speaks about her volunteer and philanthropic work with Free the Children’s Me to We Campaign. She has also used her fame to document child labour, hunger and poverty issues. Following a life-threatening accident as a teenager, Robb Nash, lead singer and voice of the Robb Nash Project, experienced anger, self-doubt and depression. After working through these issues and recovering from significant physical injuries, the highly acclaimed musician found his passion: connecting to young people with rock music and meaningful lyrics. The Robb Nash Project engages young people through the power of music and words, encouraging them to make positive life choices and lead lives of significance and purpose.
    [Show full text]
  • Mon 18 Apr 2005 / Lun 18 Avr 2005
    No. 130A No 130A ISSN 1180-2987 Legislative Assembly Assemblée législative of Ontario de l’Ontario First Session, 38th Parliament Première session, 38e législature Official Report Journal of Debates des débats (Hansard) (Hansard) Monday 18 April 2005 Lundi 18 avril 2005 Speaker Président Honourable Alvin Curling L’honorable Alvin Curling Clerk Greffier Claude L. DesRosiers Claude L. DesRosiers Hansard on the Internet Le Journal des débats sur Internet Hansard and other documents of the Legislative Assembly L’adresse pour faire paraître sur votre ordinateur personnel can be on your personal computer within hours after each le Journal et d’autres documents de l’Assemblée législative sitting. The address is: en quelques heures seulement après la séance est : http://www.ontla.on.ca/ Index inquiries Renseignements sur l’index Reference to a cumulative index of previous issues may be Adressez vos questions portant sur des numéros précédents obtained by calling the Hansard Reporting Service indexing du Journal des débats au personnel de l’index, qui vous staff at 416-325-7410 or 325-3708. fourniront des références aux pages dans l’index cumulatif, en composant le 416-325-7410 ou le 325-3708. Copies of Hansard Exemplaires du Journal Information regarding purchase of copies of Hansard may Pour des exemplaires, veuillez prendre contact avec be obtained from Publications Ontario, Management Board Publications Ontario, Secrétariat du Conseil de gestion, Secretariat, 50 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 50 rue Grosvenor, Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1N8. Par 1N8. Phone 416-326-5310, 326-5311 or toll-free téléphone : 416-326-5310, 326-5311, ou sans frais : 1-800-668-9938.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Canadian Broadcast Standards Council National
    CANADIAN BROADCAST STANDARDS COUNCIL NATIONAL SPECIALTY SERVICES PANEL MTV Canada re an episode of MTV Live (“Self Love”) (CBSC Decision 06/07-0763) Decided May 1, 2007 R. Cohen (Chair), R. Deverell (ad hoc), M. Harris, M. Hogarth, P. O’Neill, H. Pawley, M. Ziniak (ad hoc) THE FACTS MTV Live is a youth-oriented magazine/talk program broadcast on MTV Canada. The episode in question aired from 7:30-8:30 am on February 27, 2007. It appeared to be a rerun of a previously aired episode because the hosts referred to “tonight”. The episode was hosted by Daryn Jones, Jessi Cruickshank and Diane Salema. The theme of the episode was “self love”, i.e. masturbation. The episode did not contain any viewer advisories. It was rated PG. During the program, a box was present in the lower right-hand corner of the screen that showed the comments of viewers who were participating in the live online chat session. The majority of the comments referred to the topic of day, masturbation. Also, at some points during the program, facts and information about masturbation and related topics appeared in words in a crawl at the bottom of the screen. Diane introduced the topic of the day at the beginning of the program in the following terms (a more complete transcript of the relevant portions of the program can be found in Appendix A): Um yeah, today’s topic on the show is about masturbation. Yeah, so let’s get in to chat and talk about this, ’cause this is gonna be a good one.
    [Show full text]
  • Toronto to Have the Canadian Jewish News Area Canada Post Publication Agreement #40010684 Havdalah: 7:53 Delivered to Your Door Every Week
    SALE FOR WINTER $1229 including 5 FREE hotel nights or $998* Air only. *subject to availabilit/change Call your travel agent or EL AL. 416-967-4222 60 Pages Wednesday, September 26, 2007 14 Tishrei, 5768 $1.00 This Week Arbour slammed by two groups National Education continues Accused of ‘failing to take a balanced approach’ in Mideast conflict to be hot topic in campaign. Page 3 ognizing legitimate humanitarian licly against the [UN] Human out publicly about Iran’s calls for By PAUL LUNGEN needs of the Palestinians, we regret Rights Council’s one-sided obses- genocide.” The opportunity was Rabbi Schild honoured for Staff Reporter Arbour’s repeated re- sion with slamming there, he continued, because photos 60 years of service Page 16 sort to a one-sided Israel. As a former published after the event showed Louise Arbour, the UN high com- narrative that denies judge, we urge her Arbour, wearing a hijab, sitting Bar mitzvah boy helps missioner for Human Rights, was Israelis their essential to adopt a balanced close to the Iranian president. Righteous Gentile. Page 41 slammed by two watchdog groups right to self-defence.” approach.” Ahmadinejad was in New York last week for failing to take a bal- Neuer also criti- Neuer was refer- this week to attend a UN confer- Heebonics anced approach to the Arab-Israeli cized Arbour, a former ring to Arbour’s par- ence. His visit prompted contro- conflict and for ignoring Iran’s long- Canadian Supreme ticipation in a hu- versy on a number of fronts. Co- standing call to genocide when she Court judge, for miss- man rights meeting lumbia University, for one, came in attended a human rights conference ing an opportunity to of the Non-Aligned for a fair share of criticism for invit- in Tehran earlier this month.
    [Show full text]
  • Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
    Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Annual Report 2019–20 2 munk school of global affairs & public policy About the Munk School Table of Contents About the Munk School ...................................... 2 Student Programs ..............................................12 Research & Ideas ................................................36 Public Engagement ............................................72 Supporting Excellence ......................................88 Faculty and Academic Directors .......................96 Named Chairs and Professorships....................98 Munk School Fellows .........................................99 Donors ...............................................................101 1 munk school of global affairs & public policy AboutAbout the theMunk Munk School School About the Munk School The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is a leader in interdisciplinary research, teaching and public engagement. Established in 2010 through a landmark gift by Peter and Melanie Munk, the School is home to more than 50 centres, labs and teaching programs, including the Asian Institute; Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies; Centre for the Study of the United States; Centre for the Study of Global Japan; Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice and the Citizen Lab. With more than 230 affiliated faculty and more than 1,200 students in our teaching programs — including the professional Master of Global Affairs and Master of Public Policy degrees — the Munk School is known for world-class faculty, research leadership and as a hub for dialogue and debate. Visit munkschool.utoronto.ca to learn more. 2 munk school of global affairs & public policy About the Munk School About the Munk School 3 munk school of global affairs & public policy 2019–20 annual report 3 About the Munk School Our Founding Donors In 2010, Peter and Melanie Munk made a landmark gift to the University of Toronto that established the (then) Munk School of Global Affairs.
    [Show full text]
  • While Most Bronzes Were Found Individually, Some Specific Finds Seem to Have Narrow Dates Around the Time of Cleopatra and Augustus
    51 / 140 THE COINAGE SYSTEM OF CLEOPATRA VII, MARC ANTONY AND AUGUSTUS IN CYPRUS While most bronzes were found individually, some specific finds seem to have narrow dates around the time of Cleopatra and Augustus. Deposits below later mosaics provide a glimpse of the coinage in circulation during the late Ptolemaic and Augustan times.33 34 Two of the several wells containing coins provide a similar snapshot in time, although with more of the smaller denominations. The largest finds of eighth and quarter-units are in rooms containing sixty-two and ten examples respectively. Each of these finds is listed in the endnotes.35 A chart of the Ptolemaic coins found on page 124 of “Paphos II” modified by the assertions in this book is below. Total Ptolemaic Coins struck in Cyprus found at Paphos II, The House of Dionysos36 Ptol I 3 Ptol II 8 Ptol III 2 Ptol IV 0 (110 “Arsinöe III” Æ9 reattributed from here to Cleopatra VII) Ptol V 1 (3 Thunderbolt / Eagle Æ7 reattributed to Cleopatra VII) Ptol VI-VIII 17 (Most examples included with later kings) Ptol IX 111 (same) Ptol IX to X 190 (same) Ptolemy XII 37 (aphlaston, T & Star, KY∏P obols given to Ptolemy XII) Cleopatra VII 193 33 Bust of Winter from House of Dionysos, Four Seasons mosaic. Room XVI, Four Seasons Mosaic, (sealed deposit) 0.2-0.4 m below the mosaic floor 526 Augustus, Æ18, Plautius, 1/2 AD, 4.6g, hemiobol 429 Cleopatra, Æ25, 6.1g, obol, 2 eagles, Isis headdress 430 -, Æ24, 4.7g, same 472 -, Æ15, 1.7g, hemiobol A coin of Arcadius was found above the mosaic, on the surface.
    [Show full text]
  • Children's Health and the Environment
    Children’s Health and the Environment in North America A First Report on Available Indicators and Measures Commission for Environmental Cooperation Printed in Canada on paper containing 100% post-consumer waste fiber. © Commission for Environmental Cooperation, 2006 Legal Deposit-Bibliothèque nationale du Québec, 2006 Legal Deposit-Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2006 ISBN: 2-923358-32-5 All images used with permission DISCLAIMER This report was prepared by the CEC Secretariat in coordination with the Steering Group for the Development of Indicators of Children’s Health and the Environment in North America, which is composed of officials of the Governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States, and representatives of the CEC, the International Joint Commission’s Health Professionals Task Force (IJC HPTF), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the World Health Organization (WHO). This North American report is based primarily on information contained in separate “country reports” prepared by Canada, Mexico and the United States (available at http://www.cec.org/pubs_docs/documents/index.cfm?varlan=english&ID=1813). Not all information and statements in the report necessarily reflect the views of the Governments of Canada, Mexico and/or the United States, or the CEC Secretariat, IJC, PAHO and/or WHO, in part because the report is a compilation of information provided separately by the three different countries. Commission for Environmental Cooperation 393, rue St-Jacques Ouest, Bureau 200 Montréal (Québec) Canada H2Y 1N9 t
    [Show full text]
  • University of Copenhagen
    The Flavian Isea in Beneventum and Rome The appropriation of Egyptian and Egyptianising Art in imperial Beneventum and Rome Clausen, Kristine Bülow Publication date: 2015 Document version Early version, also known as pre-print Document license: CC BY-NC-ND Citation for published version (APA): Clausen, K. B. (2015). The Flavian Isea in Beneventum and Rome: The appropriation of Egyptian and Egyptianising Art in imperial Beneventum and Rome. Det Humanistiske Fakultet, Københavns Universitet. Download date: 08. Apr. 2020 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN PhD thesis Kristine Bülow Clausen The Flavian Isea in Beneventum and Rome The appropriation of Egyptian and Egyptianising Art in imperial Beneventum and Rome Academic advisors: Annette Rathje and Jane Fejfer Submitted: 26/08/14 SAXO Institute. Department of Classical Archaeology. Author: Kristine Bülow Clausen. The Flavian Isea in Beneventum and Rome. The appropriation of Egyptian and Egyptianising Art in imperial Beneventum and Rome. Academic advisors: Annette Rathje and Jane Fejfer. Cover: Iseum Campense: Relief fragment with the profile of a male head, SAR, deposito San Macuto. Cleopatra Roma , 2000, 264, IV.48. Submitted: 26.08.2014. Contents Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................... 3 The structure .................................................................................................................................................... 3 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Egyptian Religious Symbols in Judah and Israel from 900 B.C.E
    EGYPTIAN RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS IN JUDAH AND ISRAEL FROM 900 B.C.E. TO 587 B.C.E.: A STUDY OF SEAL ICONOGRAPHY by FLORIS NICOLAS VERMEULEN Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY in the subject of BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA SUPERVISOR: PROFESSOR WS BOSHOFF FEBRUARY 2010 SUMMARY When cultures meet, mutual influences and cultural exchanges are unavoidable. Egypt’s contact with Syro-Palestine goes back to at least the Chalcolithic Period. Egypt was a major role player in the region throughout the Bronze Age. The discoveries at Ugarit have placed a lot of emphasis on possible Canaanite influences on the religion of ancient Israel. The purpose of this study is to investigate if cultural exchanges led to Egyptian religious concepts being accepted in Israel and Judah during the period 900-587 B.C.E. (Iron IIB and C). For this reason the iconography on contemporary seals was investigated. Symbols in ancient times, especially amongst illiterate societies, were important instruments in conveying ideas and concepts. The Hebrew Bible abounds with symbolism to illustrate the powers of Yahweh. Egyptian iconography on Hebrew seals, in particular seal amulets, has been regarded by most biblical scholars as mere decorations and the amulets regarded as ‘good luck’ charms. Seal amulets were important instruments of magical ritual in ancient Egypt, where there was no distinction between magic and religion. Biblical prohibitions against magic show that in Israel and Judah, it was regarded as a form of idolatry, thus religious rituals. An important factor to be considered is the influence of Phoenicia on the region during the Period.
    [Show full text]
  • The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training by Cat
    The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training Keys to Owning a Well-Mannered Canine Shout out to my original much-loved (but not terribly well-mannered) human wolf pack who inspired the Wolf Pack Guide Book Series: Jenn, Morris, Alan, and Ben. Also to “The Werewolf”~ Love you all! Awwwwooooooooooooooooooo! Praise for The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training ~It is with great pleasure that I submit…our positive review of The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training: (It was) an enriching, positive bonding experience for our entire family of four (2 parents and two daughters ages 11 years & 13 years old) with our newly rescued German shepherd named ‘MAX.’ When we used Cat Spydell’s The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training techniques, (they were) simple (and) all our family quickly understood and implemented the techniques with astoundingly effective results. (The results were) especially notable given our dog was a newly rescued 3 ½ year old German shepherd. Our dog ‘MAX’ still positively responds when we use ‘wolf pack’ training techniques in new (or) previously encountered situations. We enthusiastically recommend using The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training for a simply positive and effective training experience! —Laura C. and family _________________________________ ~That (training advice) you shared with me from The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training is amazing!! I use it everywhere now! (Buddy is) already a more grateful dog! You are a genius!!!! —Susan D. A Note from Author Cat Spydell I am excited to offer The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training eBook to anyone who needs dog training guidance, FREE! The Wolf Pack Guide to Dog Training offers effective and easy tips for dog training.
    [Show full text]
  • Isadore Sharp - Founder and Chairman “The Reason for Our Success Is No Secret
    Isadore Sharp - Founder and Chairman “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” “There was no vision, there was no grand dream,” says Issy, reflecting on the nearly 50 years since the first Four Seasons – a modest motor hotel – opened in downtown Toronto. “But there has always been a consistent thread and it propels us forward today, as we continue to grow globally, and that’s service.” It may seem obvious that in the hotel business, service is a primary objective, but it is how that service is delivered that sets Four Seasons apart. “One way to characterise Four Seasons service would be to call it an exchange of mutual respect performed with an attitude of kindness.” Defining and enforcing the company culture was one of four key strategic decisions made in the formative years of Four Seasons history. “I sat down with our communications experts and wrote down the fundamentals of our culture, which is based on the Golden Rule – to treat others as you wish to be treated,” says Issy. “A lot of companies talk about having a culture, but we knew we had to walk the talk if we expected it to thrive in our hotels.” The other key decisions include a focus on managing only medium-sized hotels of exceptional quality; to manage, rather than own, those hotels; and to make service the brand’s distinguishing edge.
    [Show full text]
  • Proxy Circular
    Proxy Circular Our vision. To be the most professional life insurer in the world. MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNUAL MEETING MAY 3, 2007 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS ■ NOTICE OF MEETING ■ PROXY CIRCULAR IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO VOTE. Table of Contents 1 Invitation to Shareholders 2 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Manulife Financial Corporation 3 Business of the Annual Meeting 4 Voting Information 7 Nominees for the Board of Directors 13 Board of Directors’ Compensation 15 Report of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee 17 Report of the Audit and Risk Management Committee 19 Report of the Conduct Review and Ethics Committee 20 Report of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee 21 Report on Executive Compensation 29 Total Compensation and Performance of Named Executive Officers 32 Statement of Executive Compensation 34 Pension Plans 38 Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans 38 Directors’ and Executive Officers’ Indebtedness 39 Performance Graph 39 Supplemental Shareholder Return 40 Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance 40 Directors’ Approval 40 Additional Information 41 Schedule “A” – Statement of Corporate Governance Practices 45 Schedule “B” – Board of Directors’ Mandate and Board Policies 49 Schedule “C” – Shareholder Proposal Note: Information contained in, or otherwise accessible through, websites mentioned in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Circular does not form a part of this document. All references in this document to websites are inactive textual references only. 2006 MFC Proxy Circular Invitation to Shareholders Dear Shareholder: On behalf of the Board of Directors, management and employees, we invite our common shareholders to attend the Annual Meeting (the “Meeting”) of Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on May 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
    [Show full text]