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Re: Christchurch earthquake loss
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Joe Hastings <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:56:59 -0600
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Such a loss. Brian was a good friend and generous colleague. He was such a strong advocate for Science Alive, and for science learning and communication in New Zealand. His energy and spirit were indomitable and only exceeded by his love and pride for his family, friends, and country. Such a loss.

Joe
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On Feb 23, 2011, at 8:59 PM, Mary Nucci wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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> For the ISEN community:
> 
> As of this writing, it appears that Brian Taylor, the former Director of
> Science Alive, died in the CTV building collapse in Christchurch.  Brian was
> a good friend and mentor to me, and I had the privilege of working with him
> at ASTC and National Association of Science Writers meetings.  His death has
> not been confirmed, but the building was considered unsurvivable due to the
> collapse and fire.  Hoping this is proved wrong.
> 
> http://www.kingseducation.co.nz/announce3_.php
> http://www.ed.co.nz/2011/02/24/48-king%E2%80%99s-education-staff-students-th
> ought-to-be-in-building-42-more-status-unknown/
> 
> Mary Nucci
> Rutgers University
> 
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Don Harrington Discovery Center
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