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The Grad Caucus Chronicle
Call for Applicants
Events Organized or Endorsed by the Caucus
The Graduate Student Caucus organizes on average two panels at the annual meeting of the MLA. For more information on the panels, please contact the First Vice-President of the caucus. The CfPs will be circulated on familiar listservs, and any graduate student in the modern languages is eligible to participate. Additional events relevant to graduate students will also be posted below.
At the 2015 MLA annual meeting (Vancouver, January 8-11, 2015) the Graduate Student Caucus is sponsoring a panel and a roundtable discussion. The panel and the roundtable have been organized by
Kristal Bivona
, and all questions and comments regarding these should be directed to her.
Travel, Translation and Circulation in Latin America
We seek 10-minute papers for a working group that examines the movement of people, cultural forms, capital and the movement of ideas and texts from one language to another in the context of Latin America. Travel and translation play a central role in the history, self-awareness, and dissemination of Latin American culture. From the first publication authored by an individual born in the New World, a 1595 translation by Inca Garcilaso, to centuries of turbulent relations of power and dictatorships, to contemporary language politics affecting the Indigenous languages of the Americas, questions of translation and the circulation of bodies, cultural production, and capital have always proved central to Latin American culture. This working group invites research that examines the individuals, agencies, and practices that produce these circulating narratives. As this working group may potentially touch on topics from Latin America that deal with many different languages, we respectfully request that papers be in English in order to foster exchange and conversation among all participants. The idea of the working group is to foster communication among scholars before, during, and after the convention so that participants have more profound and meaningful commentary and feedback for each other, and see their own work in the context of current research.
Pursuing Two Passions: On Being a Grad Student and Something Else
We seek interventions for a roundtable on pursuing another passion concurrently with graduate study. Papers may examine striking a balance between graduate study and other pursuits. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
· Creative pursuits and graduate study, i.e. creative writing, music, art,
· Professional pursuits and graduate study; working towards two careers.
· Full-time employment and graduate study.
· How that "something else" helps or hurts grad study
· Alt-ac careers as an end.
· The family business and graduate study.
· Pursuing two, unrelated graduate degrees.
We invite scholars at all stages of their academic career to submit proposals for short interventions (+/-7 minutes) that explore the aforementioned topics (not limited) in order to reflect on what it means to be a grad student and something else, to lead a "double life," in order to share approaches and tactics for being successful at both passions.
Sessions organized at the 2014 MLA annual meeting:
"Exile, Death, Sacrifice: The Poetics of Suffering in Francophone Literature" (organized and moderated by Loic Bourdeau)
"Compromising, Negotiating: Roundtable Discussion on Being a Graduate Student" (organized and moderated by Loic Bourdeau)
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For whatever reason, I've spaced on two iterations of the Golden Nuggets in as many weeks. Perhaps I've mentally checked out of this thing we call football, or perhaps I'm trying to keep myself sheltered from the pain of having to primarily cover the Seattle Seahawks for the SB Nation mothership throughout the week. Remembering Niners Nation would only bring me back to the reality that I have to write about them a lot.
Whatever the reason, I'm here this time and I'm pretty certain I've got some links for you. There's a lot of new faces doing the Golden Nuggets these days, but as your original Nuggets man, I have to tell you: winter is coming ... for the Nuggets. Our own version of winter, really. We'll reach a point where there are no new links, just a barren wasteland as the beat writers spend time "resting" with their "families" -- the lazy jerks.
That hasn't happened yet though, and we have a few links for you to peruse. Enjoy.
Sherman fined for taunting; Whitner, again, not penalized for penalty (Branch)
Richard Sherman and Brandon Jacobs have something in common (BA Sports Guy)
Questions surround cornerback in 2014 (Williamson)
Changes expected in 49ers secondary (Maiocco)
Niners Should get Boost From Two "Redshirts" (NBC Bay Area)
49ers own 11 draft picks, expect one more (Maiocco)
Get ready in the red zone (Cohn)

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CATEGORIES Thrillers, Deals, Scripts, Movies, CinematicalWe've got another surrogate movie on the way, but this one is free of the science-fiction spin. Variety reports that Fox Atomic has picked up the rights to Kathryn Mackel's novel, The Surrogate. Ralph Winter will produce the thriller, with Rod and Bruce Taylor, who penned The Brave One, writing up the screenplay.
Now, Variety keeps the plot simple, saying that it "revolves around a couple who hire a surrogate to carry their child and find out mid-term that the surrogate is insane." But it's a little more than that. The couple, Kyle and Bethany Dolan, have hired this woman to carry their last surviving embryo. Laurel, the surrogate, seems like an ideal choice, being in med school and all, but she's actually "Sable Lynde" and the poor couple discover that their embryo is in a woman with dark secrets, who gets injured and lapses into a coma, and makes the hopeful parents "face psychological and supernatural forces they never knew existed." Way to pick a last-embryo surrogate!
Movies are just recorded pieces of fiction, but I have to wonder how many people get nervous over the whole idea of surrogates and adoption in the sea of crazy thriller stories and baby-plans-gone-wrong media plots.


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After a thrilling victory on the "frozen tundra" of Lambeau field, the 49ers first EVER post-season win in Green Bay, Tre and Jason decided that this warranted a podcast, and so a podcast there was.
We take several callers live on the air, then discuss a few of the contentious points from the game.
You can listen to this episode of the podcast any time right here on this page using the player above.


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Regulating government records, there are rules defining when governments can destroy records they have accumulated. However, Iowa is one state that does not tell cities or counties how to manage their files.
Scott County is putting a new policy in place, allowing e-mails to be deleted permanently.
"We've never had a policy, we kept every email since almost day one and we're talking about the early 90's, every incoming and outgoing email has been kept," says County Supervisor Bill Cusack.
He says a library of archived email sounds better than it actually is. It's not organized in any particular fashion and he says county taxpayers have bought hundreds of thousands of dollars in computer equipment to hold the digital records over the years. Now the county will begin getting rid of emails more than three years old.
"The cities and the state I know, retain their emails for far less time than we do, up to this point we've just kept them forever," says Cusack.
He says the county will review archived email to determine if it has value. Spam and emails about meeting dates can be dumped. County department heads will determine if everything else has value.
"We have faith in our staff that they will choose, to keep what is important," says Cusack.
Deleting e-mail sounds foreign to transparent government, but governments get rid of old records all the time. In Illinois, as long as an agency has gotten state approval it can follow set schedules for purging records. Iowa also maintains schedules for certain documents, but it leaves many of those decisions to the counties and cities themselves.
"Industry wide normally, emails are kept one to three years, we're going to keep them three years, anything by statute that has to be kept longer, seven years or in perpetuity, of course we will," says Cusack.
Both the Iowa League of Cities and Iowa Association of Counties have developed guidelines for good records management.
The League of Cities recommends emails be kept as long as administratively necessary, although it cautions some have a long term value to them.
Scott County's new policy takes effect on January second.
The policy was approved unanimously by the board.
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When five or more people jizz into a washing machine while it is on, so that the clothes get semen stains on them
Hey Mike, I got a new pair of jeans" "Whirlpool at your house NIGGA!
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The truth about Australian broadband.
I spent three hours with Bigpond support reformatting my computer in an attempt to "fix" my email problems. It turns out their servers have been down for a week. I wish I'd checked Whirlpool first.
by Tory Troll November 12, 2003
The act of spinning your penis around just as you ejaculate.
Billy: I totally pulled out last night and whirlpooled all over Jenna.
by Dexamethazone September 09, 2008
A fun and simple pool activity where everyone forms a circle in the pool and runs as fast as they can in one direction and then everyone changes direction at the same time and try to run the other direction causing a whirlpool effect. This process is then repeated as much as desired. The more people the better the whirlpool!
Everyone form a circle in the shallow end and we'll make a whirlpool!
No dying in the whirlpool, please!
No dying in the whirlpool, please!
by The_Hawk August 09, 2009
The act of giving a blowjob underwater.
- Dude, we were in the hot tub, and we started to get into it!
- Did she Whirlpool you??
- Yeahh! it was amazing!
- Did she Whirlpool you??
- Yeahh! it was amazing!
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Wais P ft. Mario Winans - What They Came to See
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Mario Winans - Here Comes the Pain
Turn down the lights, pour a drink and cue up the Boyz II Men, it's break-up time again. Speaking from recent experience, ending a relationship (or having it end on you) comes with some heavy emotional realizations, one of...Read More
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Evidently, Ashanti has never sat down with a pair of headphones and listened to the Diddy and Keyshia Cole collaboration, Last Night. If she had, it would be easy to hear that Mario Winans, the producer of the chart...Read More
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Yo, Diddy is a hit machine. I'd love to rag on him because he's certainly successful, smug and rich enough to take the abuse, but the truth is he keeps producing songs that are tight, smart and infectious. ...Read More
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Woburn, Mass., December 9, 2010 — Acronis, a leading provider of easy-to-use backup, recovery and security solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments, is today releasing research which unveils that consumers are generally aware of the need for backup and recovery, even if they are not carrying it out regularly enough.
When surveyed, 83 percent of consumers stated that they understand the need to back up, indicating that awareness of the technology is increasing and is catching up with other more established consumer technologies such as antivirus software.
However, despite the awareness of the technology much of the data on PCs and laptops is not being protected. Almost a third (29 percent) of consumers do not back up the files, photos and music on their machines at all, while a quarter (25 percent) state that they only back up when they remember. In fact, only 15 percent back up on a regular basis (once a week or more).
The research revealed that people are well-educated about backup and recovery, with only a small minority of consumers stating that they do not back up because they do not think that their data is at risk or because they are ignorant about the subject matter. Apathy is the main barrier with almost half of consumers (48 percent) stating that they know they should back up but they do not do it or do not do it correctly.
While consumer attitudes to backup and recovery may be complacent, the survey indicates that people do fear the prospect of losing all their data and the consequences of not backing up. For instance, 62 percent of consumers fear the prospect of their PC or laptop crashing, losing their machine or it being stolen, as opposed to just under a third of consumers who fear virus attack (31 percent).
"It is encouraging to see that more and more people are becoming aware about backup and recovery," David Blackman, General Manager Northern Europe at Acronis explains. "However, consumer backup practices are still sloppy and many of us are putting months' worth of data at risk. While awareness of backup is creeping up behind antivirus we're still not at the stage that security products are at. What is needed is backup software similar to antivirus solutions, which is easy to use and backs up data without the consumer even having to think about it."
Why backup and recovery is just as important as antivirus:
Acronis surveyed 440 consumers both face-to-face and online in August 2010. Respondents were questioned in France, Germany, UK, APAC, Sweden and Spain.
46 percent were female and 54 percent were male.
Acronis created the following video when questioning people for this survey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlSYfZwUdD0.
Acronis is a global provider of leading backup, disaster recovery, and secure file sharing and file access solutions. Founded in 2002 Acronis has established itself as a fast-growing international company with more than 700 employees in 18 countries and partners in almost every country in the world. Acronis provides complete, efficient and reliable backup solutions for desktop, server, virtual and cloud environments as well as leading file sharing and sync solutions for mobile devices.
Acronis knows backup. The proof is in the more than 50 advanced backup and recovery technologies developed to date. Over 4.5 million consumers, small and medium businesses and service providers employ Acronis products to protect their critical data.
The company's flagship product Acronis Backup & Recovery delivers sophisticated technology solutions packaged in an easy-to-use way that allows smaller companies to address their new enterprise-level requirements. Enterprises also use Acronis solutions to address their point disaster recovery, migration and end-point backup needs.
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Daily Blitz (9/25): Eli Manning's Week 4 successPosted by on September 25, 2013 – 7:57 pm
The Daily Blitz brings you the latest news surrounding your New York Giants from team headquarters in East Rutherford, N.J.
» Week 4 depth chart
» 10 things to know about the Chiefs
» Coaching Confidential: Looking for first win
» Quotes: Kansas City Chiefs
» Quotes: Coughlin, Thomas and JPP
History suggests that quarterback Eli Manning may play one of his best games of the season this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Here's a look at Manning's numbers in his eight career Week 4 games compared to his season averages:
*Note: The Giants have had Week 4 byes twice in Manning's career.
"The Kansas City Chiefs… I'll tell you exactly what I think. They're 3-0, as you know. They're playing very, very well. The difference in their football team…does anybody know what it is? Thirty-seven giveaways last year and zero this year. They're plus-nine, plus-nine after three games with no giveaways. They are a balanced team offensively. They've rushed the ball 90 times and thrown it 105. That's their objective. The quarterback has made a big difference because he's their second-leading rusher. They run the option with him. He'll pull the ball down and bring it out. He does an outstanding job of that. They have a good offensive scheme, which obviously Alex Smith is the driver of that machine. The ball gets distributed around very well and there are a lot of playmakers on this football team. Obviously the running back (Jamaal Charles) is exceptional with 1,500 yards. They do run the ball very, very well. But again I'll mention their second-leading rusher is the quarterback." -Coach Tom Coughlin
Tough situations build strong people.good morning—
Andre Brown (@drebrown35) September 25, 2013
COWBOYS: Romo on not throwing under duress
EAGLES: Press conference: DeMeco Ryans
REDSKINS: Redskins still experimenting with kick returners
The Star-Ledger reports: Giants links
ESPN NY reports: NFL Nation buzz
Rant Sports reports: 5 ways to fix the 0-3 Giants
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|Parents should review insurance policies for children in college
|Friday, August 30, 2013 12:08 AM
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COLUMBUS — It can be a hectic and emotional time for parents sending their child to college. Determining what they should take while away from home can be challenging and so can ensuring they have adequate insurance protection. Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor offers these tips about health, renters, auto and identity theft insurance for parents when reviewing their student's insurance needs.
"It's important for parents to talk with their insurance agent about the options available for their children in college," Taylor said. "Knowing adequate coverage is in place can provide peace of mind for parents and their children."
Health Insurance
Most health insurance policies cover dependents until the age of 26. In Ohio, fully-insured and public employee plans may cover a dependent to age 28. Policies differ, so check with your health insurer or benefits administrator about the age limitation on your coverage.
Know Your Policy
Make sure your student has a copy of the relevant insurance cards and knows about obtaining referrals and approvals (if necessary) before seeking treatment.
If you are insured by a health maintenance organization (HMO), check to see if your student will be outside the HMO service area at school. If this occurs, the student may have coverage for emergency care, but might have to travel to a physician or hospital within the HMO service area for routine care.
If your insurer is part of a preferred provider organization (PPO), your insurer may pay benefits at out-of-network levels if you are outside your network. Check your plan provisions or speak with your insurer to find out what level of benefits is provided by your policy.
Student Health Insurance Plans
If your student's healthcare coverage is limited by the network service area, another option is a student health insurance plan. These plans are sold by an insurer that has contracted with a college to offer coverage to its students. In general, these plans have more limited benefits and more exclusions than traditional health insurance plans.
Renters Insurance
Many students bring thousands of dollars worth of personal items – such as electronics, a computer, textbooks, clothes, furniture or a bicycle – with them to school. So, whether your student is living on or off-campus, it's a good idea to review your homeowners policy to see whether your student's personal items will be covered.
Does Your Student Need Renters Insurance?
If your student is younger than 26 years old, enrolled in classes and living in on-campus housing, your homeowners policy will likely extend to the belongings they take with them. However, if your student is living off-campus, talk with your insurance agent about whether your homeowners coverage will extend to the rental property. If it does not, you might want to consider renters insurance to protect your student's personal property.
Home Inventory
Documenting possessions with a home inventory will help make sure you have enough coverage to fully protect and more easily replace your valuables.
A paper home inventory template is available at www.insurance.ohio.gov. Make sure to take photos or video of the possessions, and store the inventory in a secure, off-site location.
A free iPhone and Android compatible myHOME Scr.APP.book app allows you or your child to easily archive their personal possessions.
Auto Insurance
If your student is taking a car with them to school, check with your agent about the existing insurance policy. Ask about the rates for the college's city and state before deciding whether to keep your student's car on the family's auto policy. In addition, the insurance company should be notified each semester if the student maintains good grades. Maintaining a certain G.P.A. might make your child eligible for a good student discount.
Identity Theft
As a college student, your child may be more vulnerable to identity theft because of the availability of personal information and the way many students handle this data. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, costing victims more than $5 billion annually.
Identity Theft Insurance
Identity theft insurance cannot protect you or your student from becoming a victim of identity theft and does not cover direct monetary losses incurred as a result.
Instead, identity theft insurance provides coverages for the cost of reclaiming your or your student's financial identity - such as the costs of making phone calls, making copies, mailing documents, taking time off from work without pay (lost wages) and hiring an attorney.
Check to see if your homeowners policy includes identity theft insurance, and ask your agent if this extends to your student living away from your primary residence. If not, you might be able to purchase a stand alone policy from another insurer, bank or credit card company.
If your student is renting an apartment, ask if their renter's insurance covers identity theft, or if it could be added to the policy.
Ohioans with questions about insurance can call the Department's consumer hotline at 1-800-686-1526. Insurance information is available at www.insurance.ohio.gov and you can follow the Department on twitter @OHInsurance and at www.facebook.comOhioDepartmentofInsurance.


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Will the Xbox One Open Up New Opportunities for Filmmakers or Simply Be Business as Usual?
Last week Microsoft unveiled its successor to the Xbox 360, the Xbox One. While most gamers are concerned about how you'll actually be able to play games on the device (including the loss of backwards compatibility and the issues with used games), Microsoft went out of their way to show off the device as an all-in-one home entertainment system. They reiterated how they want to integrate TV into the experience — even going so far as to add an additional HDMI port so that the Xbox becomes a pass-through device for cable or satellite boxes. There has been plenty of negativity about the changes, but might the focus on all around seamless entertainment actually open up new ways of storytelling?
If you missed it, here is an overview of the new Xbox One:
Original Content Push with the Xbox One
Microsoft wants to be into your living room, and they are making a big push for original content, including hiring Steven Spielberg to produce a Halo television series. It will be interesting to see how Microsoft handles its original content going forward. Will they take on a Netflix model and spend gobs of money in order to produce content on-par with the HBOs of the world? Will they opt to develop content similar to YouTube's initiatives, and aim directly for kids and teens, who make up a large percentage of their audience? Or will they take a Windows approach, and attempt to please as many audiences and get in front of as many faces as possible?
If Microsoft wants to compete with actual cable in terms of original content, they'll have to approach more than just Hollywood, so we could see much more original programming from new faces and new voices in the future. While it seems like they have been quiet on indie-developed, will they possibly open up indie channels for movies or TV shows with their new content initiative? This could be a quick way for them to gain a tremendous amount of original content, and it would certainly save them some money.
It will also be interesting to see how Microsoft and content makers use the "smart" capabilities of the system. Televisions with internet capabilities haven't made too much of a dent in the home market, but a system like the Xbox One could find its way into 100 million homes. This could be the first real device for transmedia storytelling — one that combines gaming, movies, TV, and the web to deliver a unique experience for each that seamlessly folds into a single system.
Xbox One and 4K
This also could be the first device people own capable of playing and upscaling 4K content. It has been confirmed that the Xbox One will support 4K resolutions, but since the device will likely only have HDMI 1.4 inside, it will have a maximum resolution of 4K at 30fps. This will be fine for most movies, but if 4K support ever comes for games on the system (most games for the current Xbox 360 are only 720p), it may be a problem, as HDMI 1.4 is limited to 30fps at 4K. If we are going to experience 4K content on television sets in the near future, a console like the Xbox One or the PS4 is a logical delivery system — and they should both be great upscalers for 1080p content to 4K.
What do you guys think? What kinds of new storytelling do you think is possible with a device like this? Do you see the Kinect being used in ways that bridges the gap between movies and games? Let us know what you think below.
- Microsoft's Mehdi: Xbox One Can Do 4K Gaming; More Original Content Coming — Forbes
- Xbox One will support 4K output resolution and 3D — Polygon
We're all here for the same reason: to better ourselves as writers, directors, cinematographers, producers, photographers... whatever our creative pursuit. Criticism is valuable as long as it is constructive, but personal attacks are grounds for deletion; you don't have to agree with us to learn something. We're all here to help each other, so thank you for adding to the conversation!
Jordan S on 05.28.13 @ 3:13AM
Good read, I had no idea about the Xbox one and never heard of it until now
Tyler on 05.28.13 @ 3:16AM
"might the focus on all around seamless entertainment actually open up new ways of storytelling?"
No. I'm not sure how a lame console will make my storytelling better. Kinda just seems like a pointless post apart from the 4K, however that by itself is redundant considering absolutely nothing is released in 4K.
Joe Marine on 05.28.13 @ 3:18AM
Thanks for keeping an open mind and have a great day! :)
Tyler on 05.28.13 @ 3:30AM
Sorry for partaking in a discussion you started :)
Joe Marine on 05.28.13 @ 3:45AM
Calling everything lame and pointless is usually a great way to end a discussion, haha
Kraigte on 06.19.13 @ 4:31PM
Tyler: "Criticism is valuable as long as it is constructive, but personal attacks are grounds for deletion; you don't have to agree with us to learn something".
No need to be an ass dude.
guto novo on 05.28.13 @ 10:56AM
"This could be the first real device for transmedia storytelling — one that combines gaming, movies, TV, and the web to deliver a unique experience for each that seamlessly folds into a single system."
That's not pointless to me,….that's awesome.
brett on 05.28.13 @ 9:51AM
you make a compelling argument in support of your case
Brian on 05.28.13 @ 12:33PM
If nothing else, this platform will likely be a significant driver in 4k adoption.
Tyler, you seem to be so eloquently putting the chicken before the egg.
Kraig on 06.19.13 @ 4:35PM
Great way of putting it :) When are people gonna realise that people aren't just gonna release 4K content when nobody has anything to play it on.
Kevin on 05.28.13 @ 5:37PM
Considering video games have the highest grossing entertainment franchises of all time (call of duty) and further considering that this machine will cater to TV, cloud movies, Games, bluray, 4k, and original content .I cant think of a better tech to talk about when it comes to storytelling. I think this will shake things up more than the cameras that come out every month.
Aside from this, another tech with xbox not talked about is illumiroom
more immersive or a gimmick? Not sure but its at least trying to change the viewing experience
Tyler on 05.29.13 @ 8:08PM
You guys are missing the point – Xbox one is just a normal console that has Smart TV capabilities. Gamers (who seem to be the target audience) absolutely hate the console and I doubt it will be the best port for 4K distribution when nobody uses it. If PS4 came out with 4K I would quickly say otherwise but distributing on Xbox is like getting people to buy an Xbox and lots of people won't.
But yeah, before you go off at me Joe didn't actually give anything to suggest that the console actually would be a new way to tell stories. Congrats, I could push 4K but I go back to my original point – not many big franchises would actually be willing (or are ready at all) to ship 4K to the public. It's completely redundant at this stage. Sure, we will have TVs and 4K players but to play what?
João Marco on 05.28.13 @ 4:05AM
Nice photography and better acting are true ingredients in a storytelling… 2K or 4K, or even 720p, are just resolutions… not a path…
Regarding games and back to the 90′s, Monkey Island had a really nice storytelling with excelent graphics, but in a VGA style… well… I don't see how much games evolved since then with respect to the immersion and the way in which the story is told…
Neill Jones on 05.28.13 @ 5:02AM
Have a go at Bioshock Infinite and then you will see how games have evolved with immersion and the way the story is told. The medium has moved on massively and this article is correct, as both major console providers are now blurring the lines between TV and gaming the storytelling medium of both forms of entertainment are going to be closer together than ever before.
Imagine the final series of Breaking Bad ending on a cliffhanger that is then continued by an interactive story or open world sandbox game. Probably a simplistic example but how much closer could you come to Walt's character if you could join him in his plight during his darkest hour. It could just end up being a gimmick or a cynical marketing ploy or it could open up a whole new world of creative possibilities and bring you closer to your most loved characters than ever before.
And whilst we're on the subject of Breaking Bad Video Games, love this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOdox24v068
João Marco on 05.28.13 @ 7:50AM
Yes, I must agree with you… Sure movies are a living animal… and like one it must be fed… a virtual world, yes, but that's not an ingredient as I said… Great Music that's storytelling… great lines… I believe new ways are next… and I hope this machine can do something for cinema… but a great book has ways that even the best machine cannot achieve… that's what I trying to say… maybe one day, it can… but I believe not… :-) Anyway, I'm a for technology not against…
tbonemain on 05.28.13 @ 8:19AM
I would bounce off Neill's point about games and tv being a blurred line by bringing up Syfy's series Defiance. The released an multi platofrom videogame just a few weeks before the series stated ariing. Playting the game enchances the stories they are telling in the TV series, expanding the character archs, back stories and in some cases, choices that gameras are making are going to infulence certian story archs in the show. This is a great expierement and a huge gamble for Syfy, but at the same time, you can see how the act of telling a story with a visual meadium is not prone to just "film" and the lines between the genres is being blurred, but in a good way.
With Netflix producing shows like House of Cards, Arrested Development getting crowd funding, the concept of an all in one entertainment system is not illogical or that far fetched moving forward. I am shocked at how many people chose to watch movies and tv shows on their mobile devices. If independent filmmakers can create content that is entertaining, engaging and tells a good story, there is no reason to think that the future collaboration betweens mediums will provide a support structure fro them to get their media out there. At the same time, a good story is not defined by the medium or gear as others have pointed out.
The digital revolution I believe really opens up many doors that 20 years ago were not even in existence for people that really are creative and just want to share that with the world. As a gamer, I am a bit apprehensive about the Xbox One, but as NFS points out, being flexible and open to what the future has to offer is what being an Indie is all about. Being creative and thinking outside of the proverbial "box" is never a bad thing for making strides towards change.
On a side note, 343 industries already produced a 90min feature centered around the Halo 4 storyline (Halo 4: Forward unto Dawn, which is available on netflix). This is another example of a video game and Film medium crossing paths. The Microsoft machine already has the working parts to support independent game devolpers through the inconcole game store, so its it's not implausible they do the same with renting or providing digital downloads of films, shots and tv shows with user produced content.
The future is what you make it.
Being able to watch your audiences heartbeat in real time certainly opens up possibilities for story telling. Its like being in the theatre with your audience right in front of you reacting straight away.
Jimmylee on 05.28.13 @ 10:15AM
Is anyone else sick of how un-innovative microsoft's commercials are? They bite apple every second they get.
Boy some people seem determined to miss the point.
If you spend a huge amount of time to "tell a story" pretty soul destroying if no one sees it. Any potential distribution path/platform is of interest. And when it's a company as big as microsoft and the Xbox gaming market, especially so. If you already happen to make content that might suit that market, it's potentially huge news. And if you don't, with news like this, you may consider it. It could ultimately change your business plan.
Understanding your industry, how it's evolving, and where it's likely headed is vital as a film maker if you wish to tell stories that people actually see, let alone make a living doing it.
To this end, there's been some great blogs emerging on NFS which I think reveal the vision you guys obviously have in serving/helping/shaping/educating the content makers out there. And it's much appreciated by this one. Cheers guys.
(Some good posts too – cheers Neil & Tbone)
Tyler on 05.29.13 @ 8:10PM
I'm confused as to how this is a new path. you can play games (from online) browse the internet (from online) and watch TV… so basically everything everyone else could do before.
Zeb Parkes on 05.28.13 @ 12:04PM
I feel the xbox one is Microsoft's way of combating the current movement to getting rid of traditional gatekeepers and instead having creators interacting with their audiences without having to get money and distribution from a company like micrsoft.
To be able to have films on the xbox one, as far as I understand you have to get approval from micrsoft etc, unless people access them youtube/vimeo through the xbox one, but then you can already do that on many existing devices. Kind of like to be able to have an app on the iphone you need to get approval from apple. Then these companies also have a lot of power in deciding what content comes up first.
I think the future of interactive storytelling is based around the good ole computer and real world interactions. Generally when I play console games I just want to be immersed in the game and not on twitter/facebook. Compared to if I watch a doco that has an online component that encourages you to tweet a message at such and such, send in your story around whatever issue the film is about and then organise an event in your part of the world.
Guess it depends where your target audience is, but to me the xbox one is very much around consuming content rather than participating in creating it.
A lot depends on how much money Nancy Tellem gets to play with but a wallet slightly ajar is still better than the one tightly closed. To me, it makes more sense for them to go big budget sport and action features than TV or low budget indie.
mitch on 05.28.13 @ 1:51PM
I think what will be more exciting is the upgraded kinect. Some people have been using the previous generation to do cheap motion capture and the next version apparently has greater sensitivity, apparently even identifying the number of fingers.
Mariano on 05.28.13 @ 2:37PM
A 600 euro gaming console is discussed as a potential distribution platform??
Joe Marine on 05.28.13 @ 6:08PM
It's not any more expensive than the computer or phone/tablet you're writing from.
Blah on 05.29.13 @ 3:25AM
No price has been yet announced for the console.
The last Xbox console, the 360, sold over 75 million units over the last seven to eight years. It's not a huge number, but when you consider the nature of the audience buying the console in the first place, I'd say there's a better chance of a sale than from a random internet sample of 75 million people, at least.
Blah on 05.31.13 @ 2:10AM
Apparently it is indeed an illusion! When I clicked on the link I was just sent to Amazon's homepage. :-P
I'm not sure where you intended it to go, but try to post it again. I'd definitely be interested if there was a listing for the Xbox One on Amazon.
Right now, all I see is the following listing, only allowing you to sign up for a notification of new information as it arrives:
Natt on 05.28.13 @ 3:21PM
lazy on 05.28.13 @ 7:14PM
I have to agree that its just MS trying to find a way to force people to use "their" gear for everything. They have made it fairly obvious Gamers are no longer their target audience. I have been a huge console gamer most of my life (starting with intellivision), but i am skipping this years crop of next gen.
If you want to see a true game changer start following what Valve is doing with the Steam Box. Gabe Newell has even had it with MS, he is making Steam Box a Linux based HTPC/Gaming console, with several price point setups and the option for a user to change to windows OS. Since they already have a huge PC gaming base with Steam, it has a real chance to make it.
maghox on 05.28.13 @ 7:15PM
"Microsoft wants to be into your living room". I bet they will.
Joe Marine on 05.28.13 @ 7:28PM
The truth is usually somewhere in the middle.
Blah on 05.29.13 @ 4:06AM
If Microsoft does end up making an effort to grab original video content for its Xbox One, as it already definitely does for video games, I could see there being some interesting competition here between it and any other set-top boxes. Based on the focus of their press conference announcing the console, there will definitely be a large focus on television content and its integration with other services and interactive elements. Digital video distribution as pertaining to independent movies or series wasn't really addressed, though (much like independently-produced video games). So, at this point, while there's an interesting potential for content on the console, Microsoft certainly hasn't shown itself to have made any particular moves in that direction. Sony, on the other hand, seems to at least be directly addressing independent video game creators; it's equally yet to be seen, however, if Sony will focus as much attention towards the likes of similarly-produced independent film and video.
Going forward, as 4K and Ultra HD content becomes more common in distribution, consumers buy into the Ultra HD television market, and digital distribution takes off further, I could see the Xbox One, and the PlayStation 4 right alongside it, being important hubs through which people consume higher-resolution video. Right now there are a limited number of 4K-capable media devices; having the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 released into the market by the end of this year will give Microsoft and Sony a leg up on their competition from the likes of Red, with its Redray. Just as some purchased a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 2 for Blu-ray or DVD playback functionality, respectively, back closer to their product launches, I could see some purchasing a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One for Ultra HD content, among other reasons.
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text: It seems that Shaun Hill will remain the starter as long as Mike Singletary is the head coach. He played well against the Jets and have played well with all the other games he was involved in. Hill is definitely an upgrade over JT. His salary, compared to other starting QB's, is relatively affordable and cap friendly. In the meantime, what to do with former over all number one pick, Alex Smith? If Shaun Hill is truly going to be the 49ers starting QB for the rest of the season and beyond, Alex Smith has to go. JT would then become the 2nd string back-up and draft someone to be the understudy. And, it doesn't have to be a high draft pick, either. If Alex Smith stays, not only are the 49ers paying him a huge contract to be a back-up, he might even be a distraction. Shaun Hill has proven to be effective. Continue to play him and let him grow comfortable with being the starter. In the meantime, let the draft be the center piece for building a future Super Bowl team. The team still drafts pretty high next year. I also think that Spikes should be resigned. So, Shaun Hill, are you going to be the man to handle the duties of resurrecting the 49ers team? Particularly the offense?


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vulnerable | Reviewer: Kevin | 4/13/07
i puts me in a vulnerable state of mind. how so few words can have so much meaning makes me spin in the thought of what we live for.
The end. | Reviewer: Jeremy | 3/6/07
I fear the end of the era of humankind is near it's inevitable end. This song truly puts these feelings into words. If something is not done soon, it could mean the end of this country, and many others.
"I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." ~ Albert Einstein
Whispered Truth | Reviewer: Anonymous | 2/5/07
This is a great song. The lyrics delivered throughout in a whisper made me think of this line from the Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn movie, The Interpreter: "It's hard to hear among the gunfire...But
even the softest whisper can be heard when it tells the truth." Great song.
A warning... | Reviewer: Jessica | 9/22/05
I really liked the rhythm of this, the words were meaningful and it had a very surreal sound to it. It actually sounded to me like a prophecy or something...kind of creepy if you think about it...
Very kick ass though. I liked it.
Chilly Whispers | Reviewer: Laura | 11/10/04
Such power, such meaning. This song has a child-like quality in a land of destruction. Listen carefully to the whispers; feel chills. Are you living to die? Peace.
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From the looks of this article, both are in solid shape to become All-Around All-Americans, which is the top-16 from the two sessions. I had understood the evening session to be the finals, which is not the case. It is another 6 teams + wild cards participating, and the combined results dictate all-around AA's. Meanwhile, Perry is a 2nd team AA and Sarah Shire has advanced to the vault championships on Saturday night with a chance to become a national champion. She is also a 1st team AA, the first for the program since 1990.
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ADVOCATES of nuclear power in Australia accept that Japan's nuclear power plant crisis will delay their cause, but not eliminate it.
Yet for the German Chancellor, it is ''a turning point for the world''. During an urgent meeting at the weekend, Angela Merkel ordered inspections of Germany's 17 nuclear power plants as 40,000 protesters formed a 45-kilometre human chain from one plant to Stuttgart in opposition to her plan to extend the plants' working life.
She said the country could not carry on as usual given that an explosion at a nuclear plant happened despite Japan's high safety standards.
The crisis has intensified global debate about nuclear power. The Greens leader Senator Bob Brown told Sky News yesterday it was an unsafe way to generate power.
The Australian Conservation Foundation said the fears of a meltdown in Japan sent a ''clear warning'' of the risks of nuclear energy.
Friends of the Earth noted that Australian uranium was used by the Tokyo Electric Power Company, which operates the reactors.
But the head of the Howard government's review of nuclear energy, Ziggy Switkowski, said it was critical to a low-carbon future.
''It's already clear that the opponents are pointing to this as a reason for Australia not to consider nuclear energy,'' he said. ''The debate will be confused by that development. The progress we have made over the past several years will pause for a while.''
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First of all, I do have a slight little confession to get off my chest, after the Super Bowl, I was happy that the Seattle Seahawks won their first Super Bowl in their 37-year history but during the game I was really upset.
Yes, I am a Broncos fan, as many of you know, and I tried my best to be a class act during the 2-week lead-up to Super Bowl 48 (I am Italian but Roman numerals confuse me, we with Lombardy-based ancestors have roots closer to Switzerland anyway :), but once adversity hit my Broncos, I was upset.
Nevertheless, I realized it's better for the NFL that the Seahawks won as it shows that parity is alive and well. In other words, my fellow historian and Twitter follower Russell S. Baxter confirmed that since Super Bowl 32, when my Broncos beat the Packers, 7 teams have won their first Super Bowl in the past 17 years, including you guys, so congratulations :)
I write this, for one thing, to show that I have integrity and I don't want anyone to think I'm a hypocrite, I'd rather have someone shoot me in the head than think I'm dishonest.
In other news, I'm sorry for what Seahawks fans have told me on Jon Bois' post about being banned from MHR. Eventually, we have to get over this Super Bowl hangover and there is no shame in losing to someone better than you, as the Seahawks clearly were.
In closing, I'm glad that we're friends, sorry that not everyone wants to be though :( Enjoy your victory!


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The latest version of the codebook for the 2001 Household CAMS can be found here.
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Information about users of the CAMs and their projects can be found here.
These files are the SARs documentation in XML DDI format, as used internally in our Nesstar server. Most users will not find these useful and would be better looking at the documentation or dataset pages rather than this raw metadata.
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On a very actively stormy first day of summer, Friday, we're just a few days away from a major anniversary. 10 years ago, more than 60 tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on what was dubbed 'Tornado Tuesday' on June 24, 2003.
Since that day, a major advancement in technology and how experts predict the weather has played a big role in keeping everyone safe.
It takes a certain person to study the weather, forecast, and create alerts.
Shawn Cable: 'We've got large storms moving in.'
And between the National Weather Service and forecast on your local news, it's an always-changing, advancing industry.
"We've seen changes in technology. As far as our radar is concerned, we've had a number of updates to make it more accurate and powerful. Our understanding of how tornadoes form has come a long way with our science knowledge in the office and community," NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Todd Heitkamp said.
Even KSFY's own meteorologist Shawn Cable remembers Tornado Tuesday 10 years ago like it was yesterday. Ever since, one of the biggest, most notable differences has been social media.
"Back then it was all about getting it on the TV or radio. There was no updating twitter or Facebook. there was e-mail and text message but social media is a big deal and it's a great way, if you use it properly, to get the word out about severe weather," KSFY Meteorologist Shawn Cable said.
No matter where we get our forecast during severe weather, on air, online or on our smart phones, always be alert.
"All of us can do our job, the media can do their part, emergency management can do their part. but the one thing always missing is whether or not the public perceives that threat as real. it's important to have that plan and understand when to put that plan into action," Heitkamp said.
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One giant hole in "Post-PC"
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Apple's been promoting the Post PC idea a lot. For the most part, I'm with them. I used the original iPad and my Android phone as my only portable computers for several months. I eventually sold the iPad and bought an android tablet and continue to only use mobile platforms for mobile computing. I will most likely add a new iPad in the coming months as well. I really truly believe that we are coming to a point where I will not have a desktop. I will merely dock my tablet/phone to a set of screens, keyboard, mouse, etc. We're not there yet. There's one step in particular that's slowing us down.
Right now, with a tablet you can do almost everything mentioned above. You can connect a keyboard, connect it to an external monitor, and (at least on android, not sure about iOS) connect a mouse. Great. However, on iOS, you cannot build apps. There is no X-Code in the app store. The only way to develop for iOS is to buy a Mac (PC). Not only does that go against the Post-PC thing, it's a significant financial investment. Even if you buy a used model, that's going to run you hundreds of dollars if you aren't already a mac user. A keyboard and an apple TV will run less than $150. Less if you go with the HDMI Dongle, or can deal with the iPads screen as is.
If apple wants to truly make this a Post-PC world, we need X-Code on iOS. Make it available only to Dev-Unlocked devices. That's fine. But this is one big place they need to improve. Apple's released a ton of content creation tools. I believe they've completely filled out iLife and iWork. Here's hoping their next major release is X-Code. Android can already do this. In fact, it was the release of the tool (AIDE) to compile android apps on android that got me thinking about this. Windows 8 will also be able to do it if you buy an x86 tablet. Apple, this is my biggest wish for iOS 6.


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Caparide (Estoril), Portugal, 25 – 28 May 2011
The training workshop key feature is to explore the nature and principles of Education for Democratic Citizenship/Human Rights Education (EDC/HRE) in order to enhance teachers' development of Core Competences in this field. It will therefore focus on: the aims and purposes of EDC/HRE; the different possible contexts of EDC/HRE implementation; the collaborative work within appropriate community partnerships; and the modelling of democratic citizenship and human rights values, attitudes and dispositions.
On the basis of these Core competences, the training activity will aim to:
a) Empower teachers as change actors and builders of their school communities' cohesion;
b) Develop cross-curricular and project based approaches on EDC/HRE;
c) Work collaboratively with appropriate partners (such as community representatives, NGOs and voluntary associations);
d) Empower teachers to reflect on and to assess their EDC/HRE practices in order to improve their professional development.
The Workshop will bring together, as in all PESTALOZZI activities, a theoretical approach and practical activities with the active participation of the trainees through learning by doing process: dialogical approach, cooperative learning, individual and group work, reflective practice, presentation and debate.
Primary and lower secondary school teachers dealing with civic/citizenship education in their classes. Before the workshop participants must be be acquainted notably with their National Education Authorities' documents regarding civic/citizenship education. There will be some pre-work required.
Interested education professionals can apply directly to participate in any training activity of the Pestalozzi programme. [More]
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender Mark Munoz recently shared pictures (see them here) of his impressive transformation from a mirror-image of "Fat Bastard" from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise (his words, not mine) to a lean, mean "Filipino Wrecking Machine."
Following his second round technical knockout (TKO) loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on FUEL TV 4 last July, the former NCAA Division 1 wrestling champion ballooned all the way up to heavyweight status, weighing in at 261 pounds.
The loss -- which ended his four-fight win streak -- coupled with nagging injuries and new ones he suffered in his bout against "All American," forced Munoz into a deep depression in which he turned to food for comfort.
Basically, he ate because he was sad and was sad because he ate, a vicious cycle many people go through during troubling times in their lives. Wanting to motivate others who are going through tough times of their own, including weight gain, was one of the main reasons Munoz chose to share his transformation story.
He detailed the recent highs and lows he endured on his appearance during "The MMA Hour."
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"Because I've been at the top a few times. I've been there and due to some unfortunate, unforeseen things that happened to me, I wasn't able to accomplish my goal, and that's to be a world champ, and that's what I want to become. That is something that I shoot for. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I take losses pretty bad. If you talk to my training partners they'll attest to that. But, at the same time, I rebound quickly. I'm resilient like that was as well, I learn from my mistakes. Not only from losing, but having the most turbulent year I had last year with backing out against Chael Sonnen and then seeing him being number one contender and fight for the title. Then I rushed back into it and fought Weidman and then my elbow still bothering me and in the process I end up breaking my foot. Then the doctors telling me that my foot was so bad that I had stay out for a year. That kind of threw me for a loop. I'm a fighter and this is how I make money, fighting. If I don't fight then I don't make money. I have a wife and four kids. This year I need to restructure everything and it was actually a blessing in disguise that it happened. Injuries, adversities and I was able to kind of like restructure everything."
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"I felt like that wasn't me in the (Weidman) fight. That definitely was not me. For all the training partners that know me, they know that I didn't put my best foot forward, literally, my foot was broken in that fight. The doctor told me in the back that my fifth metatarsal is broken and that I needed six months to recover and three months to rehab and then I would be able to get back into the scene. The news right there was the straw that broke the camel's back for me. To be on the shelf was something that I didn't want to hear. I was like 'Fat Bastard' on Austin Powers. I ate because I was sad and I was sad because I ate. That's basically how it was, man. I went through all my comfort foods. I ate my fair share of bacon. I really did. I went to some other things, my mom's home cooking in the Philippines. I went to the Philippines and my family cooked feasts for me there and when I came home I just kept eating. I felt like I couldn't train, so I had to do something. That is something real a lot of people struggle with. When they get sad they look to food. I'm more open about it. I'm honest with what happens in my life and I confront it head on. That was something very real in my life and now when I look at someone that say's they're going through depression , I look through lenses of compassion and tell them this is how I was able to conquer it and hopefully I can help you. I want to help people and motivate them."
Food, for Munoz, was better than turning to drugs, as "The Filipino Wrecking Machine" revealed he never even thought about turning to any type of banned substance as an escape.
After losing an astounding 62 pounds, thanks to the help of his team and trainers, Munoz expects the weight cut down to 185 pounds to be smooth sailing as he prepares to face Tim Boetsch at UFC 162 this weekend (July 6, 2013) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He's done the work to get back into fighting shape, but will those impressive results translate to a victory against "The Barbarian?"
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Minneapolis police caught two suspects who may have tossed a Molotov cocktail at a Midtown Greenway cyclist last week, but investigators say they may be too young to be charged with a crime, the Star Tribune reported.
Drew Ditlefsen told FOX 9 News last week that he was shaken for an hour after the homemade fire-bomb was dropped in his direction while he was riding his bicycle on the Midtown Greenway.
"I just heard a loud thud with a glass and just like a woosh," Ditlefsen recalled as he approached the 15th Avenue bridge.
Ditlefsen told FOX 9 News that something needs to be done to prevent this from happening to other bikers. He thinks five feet of fencing could be a simple solution.
Police spokesman Sgt. Steve McCarty told the Star Tribune that he wasn't aware of the kids' motive.
The Hennepin County Attorney's office is set to review the case.
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Posted: Thursday July 19, 2012, 1:30 PM
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The Upper Saddle River Recreational Dept. and Friends of the Library presented a concert by The Sensational Soul Cruisers, an 11-man horn group fronted by four soulful vocalists, who pay tribute to classic performers such as Otis Redding to Barry White.
Upper Saddle River residents gathered last night for the performance where the Cruisers rocked the night away on trumpet, sax, and trombone.
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One of the most important questions in the global economy is the commitment to reform by China's new leaders. Are they more reform-oriented than the last crew, who talked a lot about economic reform but often didn't carry through?
China Real Time did a quick analysis based on the philosophy of Casey Stengel, the garrulous former manager of the New York Yankees and Mets known by the nickname "The Old Perfessor." As Stengel often said, "You can look it up." So we did.
In his just-delivered 2014 work report, Premier Li Keqiang, used the word "reform" 84 times in his lengthy address. Last year, former Premier Wen Jiabao used "reform" a mere 51 times.
"Transformation?" Mr. Li, 17; Mr. Wen, 5.
What would Mr. Li like to reform? Among many other things: socialism, markets, government, agriculture, science, investment, taxes, finance and schools.
And what would he transform? Industry and foreign trade mostly.
It won't be easy to do all this, Mr. Li warned: "China's reform has entered a critical stage and a deep water zone," he told delegates to China's rubber-stamp parliament, the National People's Congress. "We must rely fully on the people, break mental shackles and vested interests with great determination."
Or as Mr. Stengel reportedly said: "Without losers, where would the winners be?"
via How Committed Is China to Reform? A Tip From 'The Old Perfessor' – China Real Time Report – WSJ.


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Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005
Industry & Economy - Power
AES Corp plans to bid for new power projects
Prafulla Das
Bhubaneswar , Feb. 8
AMERICAN power major AES Corporation, which has joint ventures with Orissa Power Generation Corporation at Ib Valley, is all set to bid for new power projects in the country. The company is bidding to develop the 1,000-MW Anpara C thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh in keeping with its expansion plan.
According to Mr A. Srinivas Rao, Business Leader of AES (India) Private Ltd, the company has now decided to focus on India as a key market in its growth plans as 40 power projects were due for commissioning during the Tenth Plan period.
"In view of a projected requirement of 40,000 MW of power in the country, AES is open to set up generation units in any other State coming up with a bid,'' Mr Rao told Business Line.
The Electricity Act, 2003 encourages competition in the power industry and the company is actively exploring options to consolidate its operations both in generation and distribution segments, he said.
As many as eight companies had bid for the Anpara C power project, and AES is among those short-listed for the work.
A final decision in the matter by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd is expected in the first quarter of the next fiscal, starting April 1. The project, at an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore, is targeted to be commissioned in 48 months.
AES has been instrumental in turning OPGC into the highest dividend paying corporation in Orissa. It is operating at a plant load factor (PLF) of 83 per cent, which is in sharp contrast to its pre-disinvestment PLF of around 63 per cent in 1997-98.
AES came to Orissa in 1998 when the State invited international bidders to disinvest the Orissa Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) following implementation of its Electricity Reform Act, 1995. AES, which holds 49 per cent of shares in OPGC, manages the corporation's two generation units, each with a capacity of 210 MW.
Further, the company has started the process of setting up of two more units of 250 MW each at the Ib Thermal Power Station. The expansion project of OPGC would cost Rs 2,000 crore. The foundation stone for the expansion was laid by the Chief Minister, Mr Naveen Patnaik, last year. The expansion work will be completed by 2007-08.
AES had also entered the power distribution business in Orissa. It was running the joint venture company, Central Electricity Company (CESCO), since June 1999.
However, it has been out of the CESCO management since 2001 and the company is now being managed by the State Government. However, AES officials are hopeful of the company soon returning to CESCO management.
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I was just listening to 610 The Fan and a caller rang in and said that he wants the Panthers to sign Tim Tebow as a back up. I have NEVER supported the idea of Tim Tebow coming to Charlotte. But the interesting part came when the gentleman claimed that he would rather have Tim Tebow over Jimmy Clausen. I couldn't disagree more as I belive that while Pickles sucks as a starter he is a very serviceable backup. But I was wondering what the rest of the community would think. So here is the question I pose to you:
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Dwight Howard and Chris Paul Planning Atlanta Rendezvous
In any case, a league source says Paul will check out other teams, as Howard is expected to do. If Paul leaves, it could could pose a problem for the Lakers, who had enough already, if he and Dwight Howard decide to create a new option, joining up in Atlanta. Howard and Paul are pals. The Hawks can open up two maximum slots. They mused about Atlanta (D12's from there, CP3 from North Carolina) years ago, before fate led them in other directions.