Thomas Schell was close to his gifted son Oskar, sharing games and stories and devising elaborate treasure hunts to nurture his quirky but prodigious mind.
You can become a Matrix character by playing a best-selling video game; you can explore the Matrix universe by playing a collaborative online puzzle game; you can build unauthorized add-ons to that universe by devising your own Matrix parody or fan fiction.
Owners of older or historic buildings have specific concerns that investigative studies need to address, whether it is working with the original systems to meet current building codes, incorporating modern mechanical and electrical systems or devising remediation designs that preserve the buildings' true character.
Because archivists and information management professionals will be key players in devising systems to meet the retention requirements of the new law, the SEC would be well advised to heed their input in formulating these important rules.
This may be accomplished by devising property in trust, whereby the trustee has legal title, the burden and responsibility of ownership, and discretion regarding distribution of income and principal.
To the Editor: Robert Lear contributes a most illuminating prescription for the newly selected CEO of a multi-billion dollar enterprise seeking to form the perfect board, "Devising the Perfect Board," (CE: November 2000).