For me the lull before the storm was illustrated by the complacent attitude of the Federal Reserve's vice-chairman Stanley Fischer, in his question and answer session after the annual Per Jacobsson lecture – not least when he dismissed that great central banking veteran Paul Volcker's call for a more structured international financial system.
The question is more than philosophical, as illustrated by Sydney percussionist Alon Ilsar.
The remarks illustrated the rising tensions as the talks approach a deadline next Monday.
The disproportionate power of the executive to stifle debate is a widely recognised shortcoming of the Dáil, most starkly illustrated by Kenny's recent refusal to permit a free vote among his party colleagues on the contentious matter of abortion.
This sharp decline is illustrated by the once ubiquitous Blockbuster, which closed down its remaining stores at the end of last year.
Who now believes that "light regulation" will encourage banks to contribute to the general good, or that the profit motive – as illustrated by the collapse of Southern Cross – is the best stimulus to high-quality domiciliary care?
Bennett illustrated well the impact of cuts to services with a parable of a children's centre worker who once provided a service to the community, used to pay tax and had "a modest amount of income to spend", but is now struggling on Job Seekers Allowance.
If you would like to see inside yourself in magnificent molecular detail I highly recommend his illustrated book, The Machinery of Life, which I've written about before.
Clancy's attention to equipment and technology reflects growing concerns about cyberwar and drone technology, illustrated by an accidental "quad-copter" crash on White House grounds in January.
Revolving doors are also thriving illustrated by Deloitte's (formerly HMRC's) Dave Hartnett and NHS England's Simon Stevens (formerly United Health group and Blair's adviser).
Perhaps this is best illustrated by the bullying behaviours most cited within academic contexts – threats to professional status and obstructive behaviours, designed to inhibit employees achieving their goals.
