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...with video images of that shocking use of force at the May Day immigration rally broadcast around the globe and transmitted widely over the Internet, Bratton suddenly finds himself working hard to make sure his record of reform and chances for a second term at the helm of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) don't become casualties of the infamous fracas, now known as the May Day melee. "It was a throwback to Rodney King-like times," says Merrick Bobb, a former special counsel to the civilian L.A. Police Commission who nonetheless vigorously backs Bratton. Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles...
...Merrick Bobb agrees. "He's at the helm of a behemoth that for many years was headed in the wrong direction," Bobb says. "Bratton is the first police chief with both the will and the capacity to turn the ship in the right direction. His reappointment isn't in peril in the least. That said, the MacArthur Park incident underscores how much of a challenge he has ahead...
...Darnton will take the helm at a time when digital collections—including Google’s book-scanning project—are playing an ever-growing role in the University’s holdings...
...Before she takes the helm in July, Faust must also appoint administrators to fill some of the University’s top positions, including a vice president for alumni relations and fundraising to replace Donella M. Rapier, who resigned from the job in February...
...studio, will be produced in full digital 3-D using performance-capture technology, which takes points of reference from real-life subjects and transfers them to animated characters on the screen. Spielberg and Jackson will each direct at least one movie; there is no word yet on who will helm the third...