Fil,

In principle I believe that we are on the same page. However, I may not be fully aware of your criteria and therefore will let you have the final say on the matter. Perhaps I am a bit more liberal than others when it comes to sharing pertinent information. 

Jacques

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On Mar 15, 2012, at 11:01 AM, "Filippo A. Salustri" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Jacques,
> While I value your input, I just want to make sure you understand.
> designcalls is _my_ blog, that _I_ started and administer.  If I'm not the
> 'gatekeeper' there, I don't know who would be.
> Are we on the same page?
> Cheers.
> Fil
> 
> On 15 March 2012 11:13, Jacques Giard <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>> Fil,
>> 
>> If I were you I would post the announcement and let the list members
>> decide about its validity and value. Admittedly there is a bit of chutzpa
>> in the wording, but so be it. I will certainly not shoot the messenger. In
>> fact, your role is not to be a gate keeper, or at least I have never seen
>> it that way.
>> 
>> Jacques Giard PhD
>> Professor of Design
>> The Design School
>> 
>> 480.965.1373
>> http://web.me.com/jrgiard/Site/Welcome.html
>> Go Green!  Please do not print this e-mail unless it is completely
>> necessary.
>> 
>> On 3/15/12 7:36 AM, "Filippo A. Salustri" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:
>> [log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> I received the message below from someone at Exhibitor Magazine, who asked
>> me to post this on my designcalls blog.
>> I'm undecided.  The "conference" is outside the usual range I'm used to
>> seeing so I honestly don't know.
>> I get the feeling this is more of a commercial trade show sort of thing,
>> but I could be wrong.
>> 
>> And I would argue the accuracy of the phrase "world's only
>> multidisciplinary design conference."
>> 
>> Given that the designcalls blog seems to be attracting a respectable
>> following, I don't want to jeopardize it by posting things that might be
>> just commercial advertising.
>> 
>> Should I post it?
>> Cheers.
>> Fil
>> 
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: John Pavek <[log in to unmask]<mailto:
>> [log in to unmask]>>
>> Date: 14 March 2012 16:35
>> Subject: design calls submission
>> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> 
>> 
>> *GRAVITY FREE Multidisciplinary Design Conference to Present Twenty
>> Designers May 1-2, 2012 in Chicago*
>> 
>> GRAVITY FREE 2012, the world's only multidisciplinary design conference,
>> will present twenty world-class designers, each speaking on a different
>> design discipline, May 1-2, 2012, at Venue SIX10 at the Spertus Institute,
>> Chicago.
>> 
>> GRAVITY FREE<
>> http://www.exhibitoronline.com/t.asp?p=gravityfree/index.asp&e=cision&s=2052Gfb
>>> is
>> a two-day conversation with the world's most inspiring design thinkers
>> and doers. This world-class event is designed to break attendees out of
>> their daily routine of familiar ideas, and instead connect them with the
>> most diverse and fearless designers who are changing the way we see the
>> world.
>> 
>> This year's theme – "Outlaws and Icons" – is a riveting program of twenty
>> of the world's most fearless designers whose passion and personal vision
>> takes them outside convention – where breaking the rules often produces
>> breathtaking results. No surprise: Outlaws often become icons.
>> 
>> The twenty speakers have been announced www.gravityfreedesign.com****
>> 
>> Registration for GRAVITY FREE 2012 includes access to all on-stage speaker
>> talks, all close-up speaker-hosted roundtables, plus access to all
>> receptions and off-site events.
>> 
>> GRAVITY FREE will be held at the Spertus Institute in Chicago, founded in
>> 1924 and newly renovated in 2007. This venue is a mixed-use program
>> facility containing exhibition galleries, a library, a 400-seat multi-use
>> auditorium, and a smattering of classrooms. The bold sculptural details
>> make the institution truly modern, yet it has a timeless quality that has
>> helped to put Chicago on the architectural map.
>> 
>> The James Chicago is the official hotel of GRAVITY FREE 2012. A special
>> rate of $219 is available until March 30.
>> 
>> About GRAVITY FREE
>> GRAVITY FREE 2012 is a one-of-a-kind showcase for the best ideas in design.
>> This year twenty of the world's most remarkable designers - from twenty
>> different design disciplines - invite you to join them for a close-up look
>> at "Outlaws and Icons" - the conference theme for 2012. For more
>> information go to
>> www.gravityfreedesign.com<
>> http://www.exhibitoronline.com/t.asp?p=gravityfree/index.asp&e=cision&s=2052Gfb
>>> 
>> .
>> 
>> Contact:
>> 
>> John Pavek
>> Marketing and Public Relations
>> GRAVITY FREE: The World's Only Multidisciplinary Design Conference
>> 507-289-6556
>> www.gravityfreedesign.com<
>> http://www.exhibitoronline.com/t.asp?p=gravityfree/index.asp&e=cision&s=2052Gfz
>>> 
>> 
>> ****
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> Filippo A. Salustri, Ph.D., P.Eng.
>> Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
>> Ryerson University
>> 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON
>> M5B 2K3, Canada
>> Tel: 416/979-5000 ext 7749
>> Fax: 416/979-5265
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>> http://deseng.ryerson.ca/~fil/
>> 
> 
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> Filippo A. Salustri, Ph.D., P.Eng.
> Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
> Ryerson University
> 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON
> M5B 2K3, Canada
> Tel: 416/979-5000 ext 7749
> Fax: 416/979-5265
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> http://deseng.ryerson.ca/~fil/