Examining judges are supposed to keep an open mind during their investigations, but according to Mr Baudouin, French anti-terror judges systematically side with the prosecution.

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However, while I was writing the story, another demographic came to mind as in need of an open letter: Journalists who want to speak to hosts about their experiences.

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Learn to listen, and when employees provide feedback, do your best to consider their thoughts with an open mind.

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The big question, assuming the coalition runs its course to 2015, is whether the voters will give their verdict on the Liberal Democrats in that General Election and then be prepared to cast their votes the Assembly election in 2016 with more of an open mind than they did five years earlier.

BBC: State of Play 3 - The Lib Dems