The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes, Wilton's Music Hall, London Nov 20, 2008
Stephen Boxer plays Hobbes as an avuncular witness to the innovations of the chemist and architect Robert Hooke (Jack Laskey), the pioneering neurologist Thomas Willis (John Paul Connolly) and the astronomer John Wilkins (Keir Charles). Each of these men is probably worth a play of his own, but collectively their dramatic input is like that of a bunch of rude mechanicals without the jokes. (Independent)
Alaska Natives celebrate Veterans Day Nov 13, 2008
Recognized: John Wilkins listens as he is named the Governor's Veterans Advocacy Award winner during Veterans Day ceremonies Tuesday at Centennial Hall. Wilkins, who served two tours of duty in Vietnam, is an advocate for disabled veterans in Southeast Alaska. (Juneau Empire)
'Pretty small-minded' Nov 6, 2008
com: Letters To The Editor: 'Pretty small-minded. Call: (800) 877-3400. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
‘Scurrilous' attack on judges thrown out of court Nov 2, 2008
Those named specifically in the lawsuit were Judge Colin Campbell, Ontario Superior Court Judge John Wilkins, and Master Ronald Dash, a case management master for the same court. Lawyers representing them contended before Judge Hackland that the lawsuit was frivolous and vexatious, and had amounted to nothing more than an oblique attempt to attack Judge Campbell's earlier decision. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Western man has stopped evolving Oct 7, 2008
Another genetics expert, John Wilkins of the University of Melbourne, has already dismissed him. Wilkins wrote on his personal blog: "Evolution has not stopped, nor even, I warrant, slowed appreciably. Sure, large populations tend to evolve less quickly than smaller ones for good stochastic reasons, but populations are partitioned. "It may be in England that one's partner has ancestry from a long way away, but there have been mass migrations in the human past before, in Africa when the cultural... (India Times, India)
Wilkins' situation still an unknown Aug 26, 2008
6-foot-9 forward John Wilkins had college coaches abuzz in Las Vegas last month when he flew over from his home country of France to play in the Reebok Summer Championships. The long, athletic and skilled power forward caught the attention of the Indiana staff and now the big question is will he be enrolling in a U.S. college this fall or next. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wilkins Trying to Clear Hurdle to Play in '08 Aug 9, 2008
Date: Aug 8, 2008 Bloomington John Wilkins' hopes of playing Division I basketball this fall have taken him home to France for a couple of days. Find out why Wilkins went home, when he's returning, and where things stand for this prospective 2008 Hoosier recruiting target. (HoosierInsider.com)
Hoosier Hoops Recruiting Notebook Aug 4, 2008
Indiana Hoosiers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers incoming recruits and current games and players for Indiana football and basketball. (HoosierInsider.com)
Programs Lining Up for France's Wilkins Jul 29, 2008
Date: Jul 29, 2008 Class of 2008 big man John Wilkins has gone from unknown to the hottest commodity on the college basketball recruiting scene since coming over to the the U.S. from France three weeks ago. to read the rest of this story. (HoosierInsider.com)
Bankers Use Secret Hospitals, Disguised Nurses to Beat Breakdown Stigma Jul 14, 2008
It is an increasing trend that people are not wanting their mental health problems to interfere with their work,'' says John Wilkins, a psychiatrist at the , a 107-bed private psychiatric hospital in southwest London. Although executives have to confront the truth about their illness, doctors at the Causeway encourage them to decide for themselves how much their colleagues and employers need to know about their condition, giving them the option to pretend they are merely conducting business... (Bloomberg)
Barr Clayson, a far-seeing investment counselor, dies at 72 Jun 24, 2008
"He understood that recessions always end, and he had a wonderful way of selecting sound, long-term investments for the clients," said John Wilkins, a friend and colleague who is chairman of the New England Baptist Board of Trustees that Mr. Clayson once served as vice chairman. "Even when things were challenging, he just kept forging ahead. Barr could always see the sun on the other side. He didn't always know how we were going to get there, but he knew we were going to get there.". (Boston Globe)
Clinton-Obama race Jun 10, 2008
In the long run, John Wilkins, Ector County Democratic Party chairman, said the long, sometimes heated race would be good for the candidate who faces Sen. R-Arizona, in November. (Odessa American, TX)
ECISD athletics May 28, 2008
In November, Mendez hired former Permian head football coach and athletic director John Wilkins to assist athletic director Leon Fuller and Permian head coach Darren Allman in the decision-making process of scheduling sites for the playoff games. In addition, former interim athletic director Don Wright worked part-time in the athletics department to help Fuller with daily operations and the West Texas Relays. (Odessa American, TX)
Crowd salutes space trophy winner May 3, 2008
Looking around, you might have spotted Congressman chatting it up with JSC Director Mike Coats and his wife, Diane; Marshall Space Center Director Robert Cabana, Stennis Space Center Director Bill Parsons, United Space Alliance Chief Operating Office Dan Brandenstein, Boeing General Manager Brewster Shaw with his wife, Kathy; Lockheed Martin VPs Rick Hieb, Cleon Lacefield and John Wilkins and their wives, Jeannie, Janice and Shari; Jacobs Engineering GM Lon Miller and his wife, Michelle. Before... (The Citizen - online, TX)
ECISD board forum Apr 1, 2008
Attendee John Wilkins - also Yollie Wilkins' husband - said it would take "some money" to find a qualified superintendent, which he related to coaches. "They don't come cheap," he said, and many attendees verbally agreed. (Odessa American, TX)
Numbers game Mar 2, 2008
This whole presidential thing has been a real shot in the arm not only for the state but also the local Democratic Party, Ector County Democratic Party chair John Wilkins said. Across the state, Secretary of State Phil Wilson expects a record turnout of 26 percent of registered voters, he announced, with about 3. (Odessa American, TX)
Wilkins wont seek House seat Dec 20, 2007
John Wilkins Ector County Democratic Party chair John Wilkins has decided not to run for state representative ... 9 percent sure she s running for Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees Position 5 in May, John Wilkins said, adding that having two campaigns in the same year in the same household would be too complex ... It becomes something that probably isn t in the best interest of our family right now, John Wilkins said. (Odessa American, TX)
Wilkins helps negotiate playoffs Nov 28, 2007
John Wilkins ECISD interim superintendent Hector Mendez recently hired former Permian head football coach John Wilkins to help negotiate game details for this seasons playoffs. Wilkins, who also is a former ECISD athletic director, joined the district Nov. 13 as a consultant to the Ector County Independent School Districts athletic department, assisting athletic director Leon Fuller and Permian head coach Darren Allman in the decision-making process of scheduling sites for the playoff games. (Odessa American, TX)
Converting penalties the key for Eagles Nov 9, 2007
Arroyo Grande's Jessie Gillespie looks to pass while being hounded by John Wilkins of Palos Verdes during Thursday's CIF Division IV first-round water polo match ... Arroyo Grande's Jessie Gillespie looks to pass while being hounded by John Wilkins of Palos Verdes during Thursday's CIF Division IV first-round water polo match. (Santa Maria Times)
Permian climbs back Nov 8, 2007
Whats happening now has been a thing thats kind of brought back the good-old days, John Wilkins, a former Permian coach who went 148-16 with two state titles in four tries from 1973 to 1985, said. The crowds are coming back. (Odessa American, TX)
Buddy West will run again Aug 22, 2007
On the Democratic side, John Wilkins, the Ector County party leader, has shown interest in the position, but he previously said the difficulty of running against an incumbent could keep him from entering the race. At this point, I think it (running) is a long shot, but its certainly not entirely out of question, he said. (Odessa American, TX)
Rives campaign Jul 19, 2007
John Wilkins, former Permian High football coaching legend and current Ector County Democrat Party chairman, is considering a campaign as well ... Sorry Randy, but on a list with Buddy West, Tryon Lewis and John Wilkins, you are running dead last. (Odessa American, TX)
Hello, Mr. West Jul 8, 2007
On the Democratic side, John Wilkins, the former ECISD athletic director and legendary Permian High football coach, said he would not run if West sought the 81st district seat again. I think the majority of people, at least from the business community, definitely support him, Wilkins said. (Odessa American, TX)
Youth baseball: North Ector faces uphill battle Jul 3, 2007
Obviously you want to represent your town and your league well, North Ector head coach John Wilkins Jr. said. We had a couple of opportunities to make outs and didnt, but I am proud of my kids for competing. (Odessa American, TX)
Crowded House/ Peter Gabriel Jun 27, 2007
John Wilkins, Brisbane, Australia. The Penguins Salute Peter Gabriel When the heavy icy rain storm hit were all huddled so close together near the stage no-one could not move their feet. (Times Online)
We adore the Final Four Mar 31, 2007
Capps and fellow KU alum John Wilkins are also Chiefs fans. They were asked how the Chiefs making it to the AFC championship game the NFL s final four would compare with Kansas making the official Final Four. (Kansas City Star -- Sports)
Emily E. Halvorson Feb 8, 2007
16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren (with two on the way); sisters, Betty Perkins of Royal Oak, Elaine Mack of Howell, and Catherine DuFour of Southfield and Carol Martines of Fenton; and brother, John Wilkins of Buckley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Child Evangelism Fellowship, through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Getting back to the garden, by various means Jan 29, 2007
It was just a matter of getting back to the basics; and such restoration and, indeed, a new reign of harmony was not only possible but at hand thanks to the men whose lucubrations fill my ancient notes, the likes of Jacob Boehme, Jan Amos Comenius, Francis Bacon, John Wilkins, and Samuel Hartlib. Rushby, who writes in an entertaining, insouciant style, was himself raised in England in a millenarian sect, the Christadelphians, who look forward to Christ's return to earth, where he will reign over... (Boston Globe)
Britain boosts intelligent-design debate Jan 25, 2007
John Wilkins, former editor of the Roman Catholic weekly The Tablet, agreed it was a good compromise solution. Over the years, the Catholic Church has said the theory of evolution was not in conflict with Christian belief but that the emergence of the human species was an "event that is not susceptible of a purely natural explanation.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Llangollen Farm sold for $22 million Jan 17, 2007
Together, both farms raise Angus cattle on 1,800 acres under farm manager John Wilkins. Armfield, Miller and Ripley also has the listing for Huntland, which was up for sale for $17. (The Burke Times, VA)
Home of pastor whose church burned burglarized Jan 4, 2007
Missionary John Wilkins, who is currently in Guadeloupe, was charged with the church s arson, but was found not guilty of the crime in a Sept. 27 trial. John Henson may be contacted at or (931) 388-6464 ext. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Letter to the Editor writers in 2006 Jan 1, 2007
Jon Waara Henry H. Wadahara Mike Wade Charlie Wadhams James Wagner Linda Wagner Wendy Lloyd Wagoner Diane Waite Dennis W. Wajckus Bill Walker Catherine Walker Charles W. Walker Donna Walker Fred B. Walker Janice Walker Nora Walker Sean Walker Thomas Walker Lois Wall Peter Wall Ron Wall Traci M. Wall Jim Wall Lori Wall Adam Wallace John A. Wallace John Wallace Maggie Wallace Mairi Wallace Norma J. Wallace Shirley F. Wallace Freddie L. Walls Sr. Warren Walther Linda Walz Lloyd Wamhof Glynda Ward... (Fresno Bee)
