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While the article has many problems, I think R. Kirshner's notability is established, e.g., by the NY Times article quoting him regarding funeral coffins in Ghana. Other details in the Wikipedia article, if independently verified, would also establish notability, in my opinion. The article definitely needs some references and some biographical information, etc., that does not look so much like a resume. I do see NPOV and conflict-of-interest problems and will suggest, on the author's talk page, that he withdraw from editing and give others a chance to work on it. Peter Chastain (talk) 23:13, 15 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]
