Alvin Adams

I am convinced that dealing intelligently with the press is of the greatest importance to the success and effectiveness of a humanitarian mission.

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

Shaft was a pop culture figure along t he lines of, I guess, Dirty Harry - except that he wasn't as much of a racist. So yeah, I was always a fan.

Exhaust the little moment. Soon it dies. And be it gash or gold it will not come Again in this identical guise.

I have a dog named Steve that lives at the studio.