Paul Jones

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Articles

Cross-cultural calling: new UAE art regulation lights the way for foreign museums

2 months ago | farrer.co.uk | Paul Jones |Iain Stewart

Almost two decades ago, the then head of Abu Dhabi’s tourism authority, Mubarak Hamad al-Muhairi, looked to the future of cultural life in the UAE and asked: “Could the Damien Hirst of 2020 be an Emirati? Well, why not?” On one level, this statement sagely anticipated the installation of an enormous shark tank within the Dubai Mall, which has brought a touch of Hirst’s surrealism to the area.
Charity valuation day in Wareham turns up "remarkable piece of history"

Oct 21, 2024 | purbeckgazette.co.uk | Paul Jones

AN item brought in to a Wareham valuation event turned out to be a jigsaw dating back more than 150 years in “remarkable condition”. The antique ‘dissected’ jigsaw puzzle, believed to date back to 1870, was uncovered during the charity valuation event hosted by the Max Beaumont Fine Art & Consultancy at the parish hall. Members of the public are urged to bring along their items where Max himself will look them over, in return for a suggested £5 donation to hall funds.
Public Procurement Act 2023 delayed to 24 February 2025

Sep 16, 2024 | farrer.co.uk | Paul Jones |Genna Morgan- McDermott

The Government announced on 12 September 2024 that the implementation date for the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) has been delayed. Initially due to be implemented next month, on 28 October 2024, the Act will now come into force on 24 February 2025.
Every U.S. State’s Most Popular Name by Generation (With Maps)

Sep 16, 2024 | mentalfloss.com | Paul Jones

The analysis broke down the data by Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X—and revealed some surprising trends.
Five Takeaways from the Symposium on the 60th Anniversary for the Signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Jul 3, 2024 | triangleblogblog.com | Paul Jones

There were shadows over the sold out symposium yesterday at the Chapel Hill Public Library. You likely know them both:, two Supreme Court decisions that will have far reaching effects: the immunity decision Trump v. United States, and the end of “Chevron” deference to regulatory agencies in Loper Bright v. Raimondo. Both, as yesterday’s speakers noted regularly, could stymie efforts to achieve racial equality.
'Racism was systematic and mainstream - but determination paid off': 9 life lessons from Britain’s first Black cycling champion

May 22, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Paul Jones

In 1974 Maurice Burton won the national 20km title, becoming Britain’s first ever Black cycling champion. Yet, as the 18-year-old stepped onto the podium, the crowd booed – a response that typified the racism he experienced throughout his career. After being overlooked for Olympic selection, despite having beaten those selected, he moved to Belgium to race professionally on the six-day circuit, becoming the first Black six-day rider for over 75 years.
Procurement Act 2023: five months until “Go Live”

May 20, 2024 | farrer.co.uk | Paul Jones |Jane Randell |Genna Morgan- McDermott

This article is part of a series that looks at the impact of the Procurement Act 2023, which is coming into effect on 28 October 2024. For more on the topic, please see Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023: transitional arrangements and Procurement Act 2023: who needs to comply? Other articles will follow in due course.
Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023: transitional arrangements

May 20, 2024 | farrer.co.uk | Paul Jones

As set out in our earlier article, we now know the Procurement Act 2023 will apply to all procurements commenced on or after 28 October 2024. This article takes a closer look at the transitional arrangements to help contracting authorities prepare for the new Act. What are transitional arrangements? Transitional arrangements determine how the changeover from the previous procurement legislation to the Procurement Act 2023 will be managed.
Procurement Act 2023: who needs to comply?

May 20, 2024 | farrer.co.uk | Paul Jones

This article is part of a series that looks at the impact of the Procurement Act 2023, which is coming into effect on 28 October 2024. As procurement advisors, one of the questions we are most regularly asked is whether a particular organisation has to comply with the legislation or not.
Birdwatching in the Museum

Apr 9, 2024 | artic.edu | Dan Meyer |Sizhao Yi |Paul Jones |Violet Jaffe

We think we know them simply because we see them and hear them every day. If you live in Chicago, that means sparrows, pigeons, robins, starlings, and doves, not to mention finches, cardinals, crows, grackles, red-winged blackbirds, swallows, swifts, geese, gulls, kestrels, peregrine falcons (if you’re lucky), and many others, and that’s not taking into account migrating birds.