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The Economist: Long-Term Forecast for the Texas Economy
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman
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The Perryman Group's latest long-term forecast for Texas indicates that the state is likely to grow by almost $2 trillion (in real gross product) and add more than 6.4 million jobs by 2040. Continuing a long-time pattern, Texas is expected to outperform the nation. Texas is attracting more corporate relocations and expansions than other states, and these new businesses will contribute to ongoing diversification and growth of the economy.
In addition, the boom underway in the energy sector is expected to persist, with advances in recovery techniques enhancing the industry over time. Although the state is well positioned to continue to experience relatively healthy gains, there are several challenges which must be dealt with in order to ensure future prosperity.
Texas and its metropolitan areas are showing up regularly on lists of best places for jobs and economic growth. Some of the reasons for success are the state's business-friendly attitude, relatively low tax burden, right-to-work status, predictable regulatory environment, and large base of natural resources. In addition, Texas' economic development policies have been crucial in securing a number of these locations, with some of the largest receiving funds from the Texas Enterprise Fund or the Texas Emerging Technology Fund.
Development of the Eagle Ford and Cline shales and other formations in the Permian Basin are adding to activity in other plays across the state. If early estimates prove to be even close to true, the vast amounts of recoverable oil and natural gas will make the Cline Shale go down in history as the largest shale play ever. Communities across the Permian Basin have already been feeling the effects of surging exploration activity, and indications are that the pace may pick up rapidly.
The economic benefits of the boom accrue through many channels. Owners of the minerals receive royalty payments and oil companies generate profits. A spectrum of vendors to the industry (oilfield service companies, trucking firms, equipment makers--you name it) also win. Restaurants, hotels, gas stations, stores, and others see higher sales. Real estate prices trend up, making sellers happy. Property taxes increase due to rising tax base and production values. Taxes also bump up with retail sales volumes, hotel/motel occupancy, and property values all rising.
As noted, Texas is facing several challenges which have the potential to alter future economic performance. One of the major challenges facing the state is in the area of education. The state compares poorly by some measures (including performance on tests such as the ACT and SAT and educational attainment). Although progress is being made toward bringing Texas into line with other states with large populations in the areas of public and higher education, work remains to be done.
A second major issue is highway infrastructure, where Texas is failing to keep pace with population and economic growth. Hundreds of billions in investment will be required, and current sources of funding are insufficient for future needs. Texas legislators finally took action on the issue, and in November, voters will determine whether some portion of oil and natural gas taxes can be diverted from the Rainy Day Fund to use for highways. While this is a step in the right direction, even if approved, the funding (likely in the range of $1 billion per year) is insufficient to maintain existing infrastructure, much less solve this long-term problem.
Water supplies are the third major challenge facing the state. Greater demand for water is the inevitable result of expected population and industrial growth, and a substantial investment is needed for design, construction, and implementation of projects to enhance supplies. This fall, Texans will also vote on a proposal to draw $2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to help with financing loans for supply projects. Given the length of time required to develop new supplies, it is important to allocate resources before a crisis situation is reached. If not, future growth in the state economy (as well as quality of life for all Texans) could be affected.
On balance, The Perryman Group's most recent long-term forecast indicates continuing and sustained growth. Output (real gross product) is projected to expand at a 3.47% annual rate over the 2012 to 2040 timeframe, reaching $3.2 trillion (up from a current $1.2 trillion). The services; finance, insurance, and real estate; and mining industry groups are projected to see the largest increases in output (real gross product), with gains of $539.3 billion, $276.7 billion, and $230.8 billion, respectively. The information and manufacturing segments are likely to see particularly strong rates of output growth.
Employment is forecast to go from 11.3 million in 2012 to 17.7 million in 2040, an increase of 1.62% per year. Of the total gain of 6.4 million net new jobs, the large services industry group is likely to contribute almost 3.9 million. The fastest rates of growth are expected to occur within the services (2.23% compound annual rate of growth), information (1.63%), and mining (1.56%) segments.
In addition to the challenges previously mentioned, changes in the state's population will also necessitate restructuring major "safety net" programs, including Medicaid. Longer lifespans, changing ethnic composition, and the aging of the large baby boom generation will put pressure on these systems beyond what can be effectively borne under the current construct. However, Texas benefits from a strong base of natural resources and a competitive position in attracting corporate locations and expansions. Business cycles are inevitable, but the long-term outlook for the Texas economy is decidedly positive.
Perryman is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Perryman Group (
). He also serves as Institute Distinguished Professor of Economic Theory and Method at the International Institute for Advanced Studies.
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|June, 2008
|Public meetings were held at Cottonwood Junior High School on June 8th and June 9th, 2008, to review flood maps, discuss mitigation measures for the flooding issues in this area, and receive comments from residents.
|November, 2008
|Yakima County Flood Control District Submitted HMGP grant to FEMA for addressing potential flooding in the area. Grant was not funded due to insufficient flood data information.
|November, 2010
|Yakima County Flood Control District submits PDM grant request for addressing potential flooding in the area. Grant was not funded due again to insufficient flood data information.
|December, 2011
|Yakima County Flood Control District submits PDM grant request to Washington State EMD and FEMA for $2,267,000 to address potential flooding in the Shaw and Wide Hollow Creeks area.
|May 20, 2012
|FEMA funds PDM Shaw Creek grant proposal pending completion of environmental work and initiation of the NEPA process. No funds are released.
|May 2011- November 2013
|Individual landowners are contacted regarding availability of parcels for purchase. West Consulting Inc. is contracted to complete a hydraulic evaluation and preliminary design for the project. Cultural Resource field work is completed for the project.
|November 2013 – February 2014
|Environment Assessment (NEPA) work including publishing of the public notice and the draft Environment Assessment to be available for public comment. Public meetings for public comment will occur during this period if needed.
|February 2014
|Expected award of grant and availability of funds from FEMA pending completion of environmental work. (cultural resource report and hydraulic analysis).
|February 2014 – December 2014
|Acquire all necessary parcels and easements for relocation of Shaw Creek or bypass channels from willing sellers.
|February 2014 – December 2014
|Acquire all necessary permits for project.
|February 2014 - December 2014
|Complete final design of the two bridges located on Wide Hollow Road and on South 80th Avenue. Complete final design of overflow channels and/or Shaw Creek Relocation.
|December 2014 – December 2015
|Complete all construction phases of the project including installation and construction of the two bridges and construction of two overflow channels and/or Shaw Creek relocation.
|December 2015 - December 2016
|Complete all vegetative plantings and revegetation with native species in disturbed construction areas. Monitor project and final closeout of grant.

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It would not be the first time for U.K. retailer ShopTo to spill the beans on a major upcoming release. Previously this year, ShopTo leaked LEGO Lord of the Rings, much to my enthusiastic delight. Well, now it's Gears of War Judgment, the upcoming prequel, in the spotlight.
Currently, on their website, ShopTo is displaying a launch date of February 8, 2013 for Gears of War Judgment. According to our friends at VG247, we'd be looking at February 5 for the U.S. This is consistent with the E3 reveal that the game would launch in Q1 or "early" 2013 (as is also currently displayed on the game's official webpages). For now, the validity of this date is unconfirmed, but, considering the history, I would not be surprised if it is completely spot on. Expect updates as soon as more information and/or confirmation becomes available!
UPDATE: ShopTo has now issued a response stating that the date they have posted is an "estimate" on their part, representing a best guess, not a confirmed launch date. (via CVG)


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The debate goes on. An article in GlobalPost, "America's national parks weigh solitude against cellular access" gives arguments both for extending service and for not. As an RVer plus as a visitor who wants to enjoy our parks, where do you stand? Read the article and vote in our poll. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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With the show starting later, I've had time to explore. Crown Center is south about a mile and 1/2 of the Convention Center so a nice walk and a short bus ride back. Two attractions for kids are the Legoland Discovery Center and the Sea Life Aquarium.
Also for kids, the Crown Center Ice Terrace rents skates. The Hallmark Cards offers both Kalaidoscope where kids can create art work and the Hallmark Visitor Center. The visitor center is closed the month of January so I could not go in. I have friends who worked here for many years so it was neat to see where the company was located. Inside the main Center- attached to the Westin Hotel- are shops and theaters appealing to all ages.
In the District, but over a long block and connected by a covered walkway called The Link, is Union Station. This historic train station has been refurbished and now houses the Science Center plus a few restaurants and shops. Amtrak passengers board trains here too.
The ceiling inside the station is beautiful. Another few blocks brings you to the World War I Memorial and Museum. The Museum is in the base of the memorial. Admission allows you to climb the tower (45 steps) for an excellent view of KC.
The Crown Center website gives details on the attractions, shops and restaurants. See Union Station for more information on what's there. WWI Memorial has parking that can accommodate RVs. Union Station has parking as well, though there is a fee. A parking garage off Grand on the other side is for small vehicles. Your parking ticket can be validated for 3 hours by a shop or restaurant and if you spend more than $25, you can park free for another 3 hours. From downtown, the MAX Main Street bus takes you to Crown Center and Union Station. Nice places to visit in your RV travels! Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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Bartle Hall at the Convention Center has plenty of room for RVs! I wandered among some between presentations on the RV lifestyle, enjoying all the new features. Lifestyle RVs, located in Grain Valley, MO, has signs like below left on their trailers to point out features. The Raptor, in their display, had a side patio and a sign for its 6-point Auto Hydraulic Leveling System. Selling points, yes, but good information for shoppers to know.
RVs are, as we pointed out before, catering to families and outdoor entertainment. In the toy hauler room, some trailers/5th wheels now have a dining area. This one, by the use of benches which fold up or get set aside, can accommodate a large family group or party at a folding table. And this Sprinter has a serious outside RV kitchen with sink, cabinets, refrigerator and grill.
Mobile Suites is one of the better made 5th wheels. You can get double-pane windows, double door refrigerator, two recliners and Corian countertop on the kitchen island. They are excellent 5th wheels for full-time RVing, though pricier than many other 5th wheels. St. Louis RVing had this costumed character to attract visitors and willing posed for photos!
Drawing a huge crowd at each show is Twiggy the water skiing squirrel. Actually Twiggys #7 and 8 are used in the show. #1 first learned to ski in the 1970s. The show emphasizes water safety as well as watching Twiggy water ski and count!
The show started in the afternoon Thursday and Friday, so I have had a little time to explore. More about that in another post. In the meantime, if you are in the Kansas City area, come on down to see the Mid-America show and check out all the RVs. Stop by the seminar area if you do. I'd love to meet you. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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Snow is predicted and we are getting a few flurries. Brr! Tomorrow it's supposed to go down to 5 degrees. Yikes! Today should be pretty busy. Tomorrow is questionable, at least in the afternoon; the Denver Broncos are in the playoffs. I had more time to look at RVs this morning. Just inside the door, though are these pink flamingoes- yard art for your RV spot! Grass Haven Outdoor is a new company offering stylish camping gear for RVers and tenters.
Looking at trailers for active families, this pull trailer has an ATV loaded onto that front carrying area. It does keep the weight further forward instead of pulling down the rear. And this toy hauler is using the top bed that lowers for storage.
One drawback of many smaller rigs for us is that the bed is situated so one person has to crawl over the other to get in and out. In a 24' Airstream trailer, there is room at the end to get by so that inside person doesn't have to crawl over. The new Airstreams are much lighter inside than older models too. This Coachmen Class C with double slides is designed for outdoor use. You have the big screen TV (and another inside) plus the kitchen/wet bar area on the outside.
I did go back and look at the Somerset pop-up trailers with toilet and shower because of am inquiry by a friend. They do have about 25 gallons of fresh water. However, I saw no mention of a place to dump if you weren't hooked up. Under the discreetly hidden toilet is a 5-gallon portable tank that can be dumped easily. The caravans (RVs) for rent in New Zealand all had this feature since most RV sites there do not have a hookup for sewage.
Camping World is here with both accessories and a selection of RVs. They have their big bags for grabs all over their displays - great for show visitors who collect literature. At another dealer's location, I was intrigued by the Pleasure-Way van with its amazing amount of counter space for a Class B.
And there are expensive Class As at the show too. The Tiffin Phaeton is perhaps the most expensive model. With both front slideouts extended, you could almost dance. Extra features like this gas fireplace add warmth and hominess.
One more day, so tomorrow's your last chance to attend the Colorado RV Adventure Travel Show. I was delighted this morning to meet Mike A, a subscriber of RV Lifestyle Ezine at my first talk. Stop by at 5 in the seminar area or tomorrow if you attend! Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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I walked around as the show started today. It's the second day of the 23rd Annual Progressive Insurance Colorado RV Adventure Travel Show. As you come in, there is a cute Smart car that can be towed on the ground, both in red and white. For trips to the grocery store and exploring, this little car would do the job - easy and light to tow, excellent fuel mileage. Starting price is $12,490. I also noticed a pop-up with a side bed by Jeep. I hadn't known Jeep was even in this market. I'm guessing that some of the Jeep vehicles could tow this.
When I think of Class B vans, I think small. This Leisure van is very spacious with slideouts and lots of floor space. The sitting area makes into a bed. If you have a spouse or partner, you would need to go to bed at the same time, though, or one could sit and read in the passenger seat. The vehicle is almost as large as some Class Cs, without the cab-over bed.
This Somerset pop-up trailer actually has a toilet and shower. It's tiny and works only with hookups, but that's new for me. Or, you can get this tent to take along with your pop-up to use for a changing area, shower or a place to put a porta potty.
Two trailers - perhaps not that small - but in the lower price ranges for RVs- had interesting additions. This rear bathroom in a Sunset Trail trailer has a door to the outside. Great idea for people camping or perhaps riding ATVs or sand buggies who come back to the RV to use the facilities without tracking through the whole trailer. And this toy hauler area has a sink so people can wash up a bit before going inside to the main living area. Wow!
The RV industry is responding to their newest and fastest growing demographic - the under-35 group who often have families and may go out to play with their toys. Extra beds, toilets, sinks all favor this active lifestyle.
There are plenty of RVs of all sizes, shapes and prices geared for families and active people. So come on down if you are in the area. You can purchase a discount ticket online at the show site: Progressive Insurance 23rd Annual RV Adventure Travel Show. The show runs today through Saturday from 10 to 8 at the Convention Center. I'll be giving two talks a day on "The RV Adventure: Living the RV Lifestyle." Love to see you! Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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When you are speaking at an event there is often not much time to explore. However, I arrived early the day before the RV show in Albuquerque started so I was able to venture down to Old Town. I planned to walk a couple of blocks to Central and catch a bus. Problem was, the bus stops were not well marked. (Later I discovered you could see a sign from the other side of the street, but that didn't help me on my side.) I ended up walking almost two miles. I didn't mind the exercise, though. It felt good even though temperatures were in the 30s.
Old Town is built around a plaza.San Felipe de Neri Church is the oldest building in Albuquerque and is on the north side of the plaza. Galleries, eateries and gift shops line the other sides and stretch out into the nearby area.The sanctuary in the church is beautiful, still decorated with red poinsettias.
I had a nice lunch and visited many of the shops. The artwork is outstanding - some very talented artists. I did go in the gift shop for the Rattlesnake Museum, a street over from the plaza, to get some postcards. The museum has the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world. I got a peek at the first tank and that rattlesnake was huge!
I was able to get the bus on the way back after asking where the stop was- one walking trip was enough! And I even got a free ride because the machine that accepts cash wasn't working. The bus would be a good way to get round Albuquerque if your RV is parked somewhere near a bus line. It was $1 to ride, a pretty good deal. Then you don't have to worry about parking, though that's not a problem for a regular vehicle. Nob Hill is another interesting area. The RV Show was a good one. I'm told the Denver one will have twice the visitors. More about Denver in the days to come. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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The RV show in Albuquerque wound down today. I did get a chance in the morning to see a few more RVs and advances before starting my talks.
I went in an Excel 5th wheel. Like other upper end models, it has a double-door refrigerator with bottom freezer. The kitchen has an island and it comes with two recliners and a couch. We had to put recliners in our 5th wheel and my original motorhome. Nice that manufacturers are listening to their consumers.
I noticed a trailer and a pop-up with metal decks in front for carrying firewood, ATVs or any extra gear. Another one had an enclosed storage area under the extended bed area which could be accessed while open by sliding out. These starter RVs have come a long ways!
This lightweight trailer's front (the black part) is protected by Line-X, a rugged liner they also use in the bed of the trucks. The roof of a fold-up trailer was similarly protected. And to show that not everything there costs an arm and a leg, these inflatable boats are a fun way to explore waterways and add hours of enjoyment to our RV travels.
This was a fun show. I met lots of wonderful people- some just curious about the RV lifestyle or looking for their first RV, others who have already started, still others who are quite experienced. I met Ron and Karen who know me from the Web. A young couple were exploring ways to live this lifestyle but not in conflict with their "green" values. Lots of nice venders too and the staff was great. Heading to Denver tomorrow. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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Saturday is usually the busiest day of an RV show and the place was hopping! I did get a chance to wander around and marvel at all the new advances before I starting giving my talks on the RV lifestyle. Here is an overhead view from the manager's office. The chickenwire built into the glass shows but you can get an idea of the sea of RVs and boats. Out on the floor, one of the new items I noticed was this patio kit so you can sit out on a raised platform with coffee or a drink.Several brands offer this feature.
There are more RVs that will accommodate families and living in the outdoors. This is a sleeping area with outside access in a Zinger by Crossroads trailer. And this Eagle has an outdoor kitchen/bar area.
Technology advances! A Winnebago dashboard looks like you need a special license! Everything has a switch. And Winnebago also has some colorful trailers.
Small is popular too. I went inside a new Lance camper- actually not so small. One of the shortcomings for us when we traveled in our Lance was the lack of a comfortable place to sit in the evenings on an extended trip. The new Lance has a design that has taken care of it with a couch in the back in addition to the dinette. And the bathroom has more room- even a tub. The pop-up trailers are amazing inside too. They get fancier every year.
Lots to see at the show. It's open from 10 to 5 in the Albuquerque Convention Center. I've given you a small peek into what's there. You'll find about 150 RVs and boats on display as well as vendors of ATVs, services for RVs like insurance, and accessories and extras you might take along. Today (Sunday) is the last day. It's a wonderful opportunity to see many RVs in one place and do some comparisons. I'll be speaking about the RV lifestyle at 11, 1 and 3 today. Stop by if you are in the area! There are discount tickets online. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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I'm at the New Mexico RV, Boat and Travel Show in New Mexico. Yesterday I only had time to look in my area but saw the cutest little camper-trailer. It has a bed, a few places for storage and the back opens to a kitchen area. While there is no bathroom, this little RV is lightweight and can be towed by a very small car. There are options for heating and cooling.
The inside shot doesn't show all the cabinets that some models have but you can get an idea that it is mostly a bed. The Little Guy Trailers are being sold by GT Trailers in Albuquerque. Check their website for more models and information. And come on down and see them plus many other RVs at the show if you are in the area! Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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MEI Europe Nov Year-over-Year (Graphic: Business Wire)
November 2012 Index Highlights:
- T he Monster Employment Index Europe reports a fourth consecutive month of annual decline, recording a four percent decrease in online hiring over the year in November
- Belgium and the United Kingdom are the only two regions to report annual growth, both up one percent. All other regions report reduced online recruitment activity compared to year-ago levels
- Germany continues to decelerate, recording an annual decline of five percent from a positive growth rate of two percent in October
- Environment, architecture, urbanism records a seventh consecutive month as the top performing industry year-over-year while Transport, post, logistics reports the sharpest reductions for the second consecutive month
- Managers (up five percent) sees the greatest increase in demand year-over-year of all occupations
- Elementary occupations (down 16 percent) continues to report the weakest rates of annual growth for the sixth consecutive month
The Monster Employment Index Europe is a monthly gauge of online job posting activity based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large representative selection of career web sites and online job listings across Europe. The Index does not reflect the trend of any one advertiser or source, but is an aggregate measure of the change in job listings across the industry.
"As the wider European economy continues to struggle, hiring remains cautious and even Germany is feeling the effect, charting an annual decline for the first time in 31 months," commented Alan Townsend, Senior Vice President of Sales Readiness and Business Operations for Monster Europe. "However, we continue to see pockets of resilience in recruitment across industries including healthcare and engineering and it's also encouraging to see the UK enter into its fourth month of positive growth."
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Definitions for outfieldˈaʊtˌfild
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
the part of a baseball field beyond the diamond. the positions played by the right, center, and left fielders. the outfielders considered as a group
Category: Sport
Ref: (contrasted with infield 1 3 ).
the part of a cricket field farthest from the batsman.
Category: Sport
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Princeton's WordNet
the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.
He hit a long fly ball to the outfield in the gap to left.
The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg.
The outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield, and in association football to players outside the goal.
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Chak De! India
|Chak De! India
Theatrical poster
|Directed by
|Shimit Amin
|Produced by
|Aditya Chopra
|Written by
|Jaideep Sahni
|Shah Rukh Khan
|Music by
|Sudeep Chatterjee
|Edited by
|Amitabh Shukla
|Distributed by
|Yash Raj Films
|Release dates
|Running time
|153 minutes
|240 million (US$3.9 million)[1]
|Box office
|1.05 billion (US$17 million)[2]
Chak De! India (English: Go India!) is a 2007 Hindi-language Indian sports drama film about field hockey in India. Directed by Shimit Amin and produced by Yash Raj Films, with action by Rob Miller of ReelSports, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan as Kabir Khan, the former captain of the Indian hockey team. In the plot, after a disastrous loss to the Pakistan hockey team, Khan is ostracised from the sport. He and his mother are further forced from their ancestral home by angry neighbours. Seven years later in an attempt to redeem himself, Khan becomes the coach for the India women's national field hockey team with the goal of turning its sixteen contentious players to win the women hockey world cup. His team at first hates him due to his strict training regime (and attempts to make them work as a team) and pressurises him to resign.But soon his team realises its mistake and apologises to him. He then convinces the administration to allow the women's team for world cup and wins the world cup astonishing everyone and leading the women's team to the Gold, Khan restores his reputation and returns with his mother to their home, welcomed by those who had shunned them years before.
Chak De! India explores religious bigotry, the legacy of the partition of India, ethnic and regional prejudice, and sexism in contemporary India through field hockey. Production for the film began after Jaideep Sahni decided to write a fictional screenplay based on the winning of the Gold by the Indian women's field hockey team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games after reading about it in the newspaper.[3][4] Thus the characters, while inspired by the real team and coaches, were invented by Sahni. Although some media outlets compared Kabir Khan to real-life hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi, Sahani has stated that he was unaware of Negi's tribulations while writing the script and that the resemblance with Negi's life was coincidental.
Made on a budget of 240 million (US$3.9 million), Chak De! India earned a worldwide gross revenue of 1056.5 million (US$17 million). By the end of its theatrical run, Box Office India declared the film a "blockbuster." It also became the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2007. Chak De! India was critically acclaimed and went on to win numerous awards in the Best Film category including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
The suspension of the Indian Hockey Federation in April 2008 emphasised the film's influence. After a new hockey council was formed, former hockey player, Aslam Sher Khan, stated in an interview, "We have to make a Team India as you have seen in bollywood blockbuster Chak De! India. There are players from several parts of the country. We have to unite them to make a powerful force."[5]
Chak De! India opens in Delhi during the final minutes of a (fictional) Hockey World Cup match between Pakistan and India, with Pakistan leading, 1–0. When the Indian team captain, Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) is fouled, he elects to take the penalty stroke himself. His strike, however, flies just above the goal and India suffers a crushing defeat. Soon after the match ends, the media begins to circulate a photograph of Khan accepting a handshake from the captain of the Pakistan team. This action leads to a nation-wide smear campaign which alleged that Khan (who is a Muslim)[6] might have "thrown" the game in an act of sympathy towards Pakistan. The religious prejudice exhibited towards Khan by the entire society at large[6][7] forces him and his mother (Joyoshree Arora) out of their ancestral home and into exile. Seven years later, Mr. Tripathi (Anjan Srivastav), the head of India's Hockey association, meets with Khan's friend and hockey advocate Uttamaji (Mohit Chauhan), to discuss the Indian women's hockey team. Tripathi argues the team has no future since, the only long term role for women is to "cook and clean." Uttamaji, however, informs him that Kabir Khan (whom no one has seen for seven years) wants to coach the team. Though initially sceptical, Tripathi ultimately agrees to this arrangement.
Khan thus finds himself in charge of a group of 16 young women from various sections of India, who are divided by their own competitive natures and individual prejudices. While Komal Chautala (Chitrashi Rawat) from Haryana, conflicts with Preeti Sabarwal (Sagarika Ghatge) from Chandigarh, Balbir Kaur (Tanya Abrol) from Punjab has an extremely short temper and bullies Rani Dispotta (Seema Azmi) and Soimoi Kerketa (Nisha Nair), belonging to the remote villages in Jharkhand. Mary Ralte (Kimi Laldawla) from Mizoram and Molly Zimik (Masochon "Chon Chon" Zimik) from Manipur (in North-East India) are both treated as "foreigners" by virtually everyone they meet and face repeated sexual harassment. The team's captain, Vidya Sharma (Vidya Malvade), is forced to choose between hockey and the wishes of her husband Rakesh's (Nakul Vaid) family, while Preeti's fiancé, Abhimanyu Singh (Vivan Bhatena), the (fictional) vice captain of the India national cricket team, is deeply threatened by her involvement with the team.
Khan realises that he can only unite the girls if they develop the discipline to work as a team. This leads him to have his assistant Krishnaji (Vibha Chhibber) bench a number of players during the first few days, including the most experienced player, Bindia Naik (Shilpa Shukla). In response, Bindia engineers a revolt which leads Khan to resign. As a gesture of good will, Khan, however, invites Krishnaji, the team manager Sukhlal (Javed Khan), and the girls to a farewell lunch. During the lunch, a few boys start teasing Mary, leading to a large brawl between the girls and the boys. The quarrel, however, unites the girls and destroys their anger towards Khan. They request him to remain as their coach. Khan, impressed by the display of their team spirit, eventually agrees and further trains them on various aspects.
Their newly found unity is, however, challenged by Tripathi who suddenly decides that the women's team will not go to Australia for "The World Championship." Khan, however, forces him to agree to a challenge match with the men's team on condition that if the girls win, they will be allowed to go to Australia. The girls eventually lose the match, but their courageous performance is well praised by the men's team and forces Tripathi to change his mind and send them to Australia. During "The World Cup", the girls compete against teams such as the Hockeyroos (Australia), the Black Sticks Women (New Zealand), the Las Leonas (Argentina), and the South Korean team among others. While still working to overcome their differences, the girls eventually learn to act as a single unit, leading them to win the Championship. In doing so, they not only destroyed the prejudices which once separated them, but also proved to their families and country the merits of women's hockey. Khan, restoring his reputation and proving his mettle, returns his ancestral home with his mother, welcomed by the once angry neighbours.
- Shah Rukh Khan as Kabir Khan, coach of the Indian women's field hockey team
- Anjan Srivastav as Mr. Tripathi, the head hockey official
- Javed Khan as Sukhlal
- Vibha Chibber as Krishnaji, the assistant coach
- Mohit Chauhan as Uttamaji, Kabir's hockey sponsor[8]
- Nakul Vaid as Rakesh, Vidya's husband[9]
- Joyoshree Arora as Mrs. Khan, Kabir's mother[10]
- Vivan Bhatena as Abhimanyu Singh, the (fictional) vice captain of the India national cricket team
Chak De girls[edit]
Shortly after the film's release, the media began referring to the 16 actresses who portrayed members of the team as the Chak De girls.[11][12] The panel of judges at the Screen Awards also used this term when they awarded the 2008 Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress to the Chak De girls.[13]
|Character Portrayed
|Anaitha Nair
|Aliya Bose
|West Bengal
|Right Out, No. 7
|Tanya Abrol
|Balbir Kaur
|Full back, No. 3
|Shilpa Shukla
|Bindiya Naik
|Indian Railways
|Center half, No. 5
|Arya Menon
|Gul Iqbal
|Uttar Pradesh
|Left, No. 10
|Shubhi Mehta
|Gunjan Lakhani
|Andhra Pradesh
|Right HalfM, No. 4
|Chitrashi Rawat
|Komal Chautala
|Right In, No. 8
|Kimi Laldawla
|Mary Ralte
|Defender, No. 15.
|Masochon Zimik
|Molly Zimik
|Left Half (back), No. 6
|Sandia Furtado
|Nethra Reddy
|Andhra Pradesh
|Left Out, No. 11
|Nichola Sequeira
|Nichola Sequeira
|Bench /Utility player, No. 12
|Sagarika Ghatge
|Preeti Sabarwal
|Center Forward, No. 9
|Kimberly Miranda
|Rachna Prasad
|Utility player, No. 14
|Seema Azmi
|Rani Dispotta
|Right Defender, No. 2
|Raynia Mascerhanas
|Raynia Fernandes
|Utility player, No. 16
|Nisha Nair
|Soimoi Kerketa
|Defense, No. 17
|Vidya Malvade
|Vidya Sharma
|Captain and Goalie, No. 18
Many of the incidents shown in the movie are true. How the coach actually throws a girl out when she is not listening, and then goes out himself and there are three to four other girls also standing there because they disobeyed his instructions. The actual game-situations we had to actually challenge another team after being disallowed from participating in an international tournament's qualifiers, and give it in writing, that we will qualify [...] And lastly the coach's portrayal, he goes to the match on a scooter. The team wins, but he still returns on a scooter.[14]
A short article about the winning of the Gold by the women's team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games inspired screenwriter Jaideep Sahni to create a film about the Indian Women's Hockey Team.[15] Director Shimit Amin noted the lack of coverage of the women's team by the media and stated that "there are a lot of odds these players are up against".[16]
The screenplay drew from interviews with current members of the women's field hockey team as well as the coaches. Sahni noted that, "the story of Chak De was deeply inspired by the real life story of ex Chief National Coach Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and his Indian Women's hockey team's real feat of winning the Commonwealth and many other championships."[17] Kaushik subsequently suggested hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi's name to the production crew. After Sahini approached them both, Kaushik and Negi became involved with the development of the film. While not initially enthusiastic about being involved in the film, Negi changed his mind after reading the screenplay.
The media often compared the character of Kabir Khan to Negi (who faced accusations of throwing the match against Pakistan during the 1982 Asian Games).[18][19][20][21] In response Negi commented that, "this movie is not a documentary of Mir Ranjan Negi's life".[22] Sahani has also stated that he was unaware of Negi's tribulations while writing the script and that the resemblance with Negi's life was coincidental.[23]
Casting and filming[edit]
Salman Khan was initially signed to do the lead role, but later withdrew due to creative difference with the director[24] The role was confirmed for ShahRukh, who had initially refused it when it was offered to him by producer Aditya Chopra due to a conflicting schedule at the time when he was working on Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. However, because of the long process taken for pre-production works, he was able to take up the part.[25] In an interview with Rediff, Khan stated that he also accepted the role of Kabir Khan because he liked "the thought of a film whose plot is about women [...] I think young women should be encouraged in every field of life. It's difficult being a woman and that's why I try do such films every year."[26] In addition, he was a hockey player during his college days and aspired to be a professional hockey player before he suffered a back injury.[27] Khan noted that while this background helped him during the filming, he also felt that the experience of playing again after a long time was "very difficult and different". Khan tore a hamstring three days before the filming was over.[25][28]
Khan's role is described as offbeat because it departed from his usual onscreen romantic image and didn't include any lip syncing songs and no female lead.[29] The casting of the actresses to portray the hockey players took over six months. Amin described the process as "very, very difficult" and "very strenuous because the requirement was they had to play – and act". A training camp was set up for four months, and the girls had to learn the rules of the game, take acting lessons and go through a strict diet. Moreover, precautions were taken to make sure of the safety of the actors.[30] He noted: "Learning hockey is very tricky unlike, say, football. You have to know how to hold the stick, how to manoeuvre it, so it doesn't look fake on screen (...) For those who were originally players, we had to make sure they were able to act as well. The dialogue was weighty; it isn't frivolous. It has to be delivered with a certain tone, in a certain manner." The actors, including Khan and the rest of the supporting cast went through a lot of rehearsals and script readings before principal photography began.[29]
Kaushik and his team taught the crew "all [they] knew about hockey." In an interview, Kaushik stated, "I taught him (Sahni) everything about the game, starting from how the camp is conducted, how the girls come from different backgrounds and cultures, the psychological factors involved. Also how the coach faces pressure to select girls from different states and teams."[14] After Negi's name was suggested, the latter assembled a team of hockey players to train the girls in the film.[14]
Negi coached the cast stating, "I trained the girls for six months. Waking up at 4, traveling from Kandivili to Churchgate. We would retire around 11 in the night. It was tiring. But we were on a mission [...] They couldn't run; couldn't hold the hockey sticks. I ensured none of them [would have to] cut their nails or eyebrows (as the players do). The girls have worked very hard. I salute them."[18] Some of the actors such as Chitrashi, Sandia, and Raynia were cast because they were actual hockey players.[31] ReelSports, under the direction of Sport Action Director Rob Miller,[32][33] also worked with Negi to train the girls and Khan for the film. Of working with Khan, Negi recalled that everything was planned, "including the penalty stroke that SRK missed. That shot alone took us nearly 20 hours as I was keen that it should be very realistic. I took the help of a lot of my former teammates. But more importantly, it was so easy working with SRK. He is unbelievably modest and was willing to do as many re-takes as we wanted."[20][34]
Chak De! India was filmed in India and Australia (Sydney and Melbourne). ReelSports Solutions cast 90 hockey players and 9,000 extras for the film.[35]
|Chak De! India
|Soundtrack album by Salim-Sulaiman
|1 August 2007
|Film soundtrack
|YRF Music Sony Music
|Salim-Sulaiman chronology
The soundtrack for Chak De! India was released on 1 August 2007 and is composed by Salim-Sulaiman with lyrics by Jaideep Sahni. Salim Merchant commented in a 29 February 2012 interview that the title song, "Chak De! India," "almost became the sports anthem of the country, especially after India won the Cricket World Cup. It was no longer our song but the country's song."[36][37] Salim-Sulaiman composed the song with this intention.[38]
|"Chak De! India"
|Sukhwinder Singh, Salim Merchant, Marianne D'Cruz
|"Badal Pe Paaon Hai[39]"
|Hema Sardesai
|"Ek Hockey Doongi Rakh Ke[40]"
|KK, Shahrukh Khan
|"Bad Bad Girls"
|Anushka Manchanda
|"Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan"
|Salim Merchant, Krishna Beura
|"Hockey – Remix"
|Midival Punditz
|"Sattar Minute"
|Shahrukh Khan
Chak De! India had its international premiere on 9 August 2007 at Somerset House in London as a part of the India Now festival, a three-month season celebrating India's culture and its contribution to London life.[41][42] It premiered globally in cinemas in 10 August 2007. In India, the film was released in 400 screens, a relatively minimal number at the time, which was a result of the commercial failure of previous releases by Yash Raj Films.[43]
The film was screened on 30 May 2009 at the opening of the SPAR Cup in Durban, South Africa to welcome the Indian Women's National Field Hockey Team.[44] The SPAR Cup is a lead up to the 2009 Hockey Champions Challenge in October. India competed against three other teams: Hockeyroos, Las Leonas, and the South African Women's National Field Hockey Team.[45] It was also invited to be screened at the 21st Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) held in 18–26 October 2008. Among the 790 films from 72 countries, Chak De! was showcased in the Winds of Asia-Middle East section which features some of the outstanding films from East Asia, South East Asia, South Asia and the Middle East.[46] On 30 August 2007, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requested a copy of the Chak De! India script for a place in the Margaret Herrick library.[47]
Home media[edit]
The DVD and Blu-ray Disc were released by Yash Raj Films on 3 November 2007 as a 2 disc pack with subtitles in English, Arabic, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Tamil and Malayalam languages. The companion disc with special features included 32 minutes of deleted scenes (without subtitles), music videos, a documentary on the making of the film, and guest appearances by the Chak De Girls and members of the India women's national field hockey team on CNN-IBN and NDTV.[48]
Critical reception[edit]
Chak De! India was critically acclaimed in India and abroad.
Subhash K. Jha gave the film a rave review stating, "First things first! "Chak De India" is an outright winner. A triumph of the spirit, and of craftsmanship! While director Shimit Amin of "Ab Tak Chhappan" fame has crafted a film with immense staying power and exceptional integrity and gusto, the thought-process behind the endearing endeavour harks back to a series of well-crafted Hollywood films about team spirit, the low-spirited team and the burnt-out disgraced and exiled coach who motivates the team and galvanises his own dormant spirit into a wide-alert status."[49] Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and argues that it has "great performances by a bunch of unknowns, a gritty pace and a marvellous restraint make Chakde India an unbridled ode to patriotism without any hysterical chest-beating. And yes, for all you SRK fans and bashers, this time the verdict gotta be unanimous: Chakde Shah Rukh! Can you better this?"[50][51] India Today describes Chak De! India as, "the most feisty girl power movie to have come out of Bollywood ever. The girls, from the truculent Haryanvi Komal to the angry Bindiya, from the Punjabi Balbir to the very proper Punjabi, Chandigarh ki kudi Preeti, may be drawn from stereotypes but they shatter them with aggressive performances, staring Khan in the eye, almost defeating the Indian men's hockey team, assaulting a gang of boys and showing the six-time Australian team a thing or two about how to win."[52] Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu asks "when did we last make a solid ensemble film about sports – one that's not about a few players saving the day but about the triumph of teamwork? Chak De is that rare film where the hero watches from the stands and lets a bunch of 'what's-her-name-again' girls do all the winning [...] At another level, Chak De is about women's liberation. It is one of the best feminist films of our times. Next, the girls themselves are the closest we've seen to a representation of India in any sports movie we've seen. They are not 16 pretty young things. The casting is first-rate. The rawness in the performances actually makes you forget these are actors. Though we begin by warming up to the ethnic/race differences among the players, soon enough, Amin skirts their inter-racial conflicts behind the uniform, the great leveller."[53] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and stated that "Chak De's... a winner all the way," he further added: "it's an immensely satisfying movie experience, I'm going to go with four out of five and two thumbs up for director Shimit Amin's Chak De India."[54] Apart from critics, Chak De! India tied with Taare Zameen Par for the Best film of 2007 according to various Bollywood movie directors such as Madhur Bhandarkar, David Dhawan, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Anurag Basu, and Sriram Raghavan.[55]
Anil Sinanan of The Times adds that, "First time director Shimit Amin has fashioned a gripping film: we keep rooting for our girls even though it is fairly obvious what the final result will be. This is achieved via a script which eliminates most of the usual trappings of the formula, and focuses on the game. Romance is absent, parents are sidelined and no one breaks out into song and dance, Lagaan-style whilst training."[56] Jaspreet Pandohar of BBC gave Chak De! India 4 out of 5 stars stating that, "while the tale of the sporting underdog is hardly new, Jaideep Sahni's screenplay-offers a rare look at a popular Indian sport often overshadowed by cricket. But it's not the type of bat and ball, or the number of practice sessions that are at issue here. Instead, the gender and personal prejudices of the players underpin the story."[57] Andy Webster of The New York Times argues that the film gave a fresh look to the conventional underdog sports film and compared the premise to the win at the FIFA Women's World Cup.[58] Maitland McDonagh of TV Guide gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars and describes it as "A rare mainstream Indian movie without musical numbers (though it features original songs), Shimit Amin and Jaideep Sahni's inspirational sports drama shoulders an unusually heavy thematic load, including the quest for personal redemption of a disgraced athlete, second-rate treatment of women's teams and the need for modern India to set aside inter-state and -faith rivalries in favor of loyalty to a united nation."[59] Derek Elley of Variety describes the film as "a patriotic heartwarmer that scores some old-fashioned entertainment goals" and that it "is almost an anthem for India's new-found economic clout and its recent 60th-anniversary celebrations of independence from U.K. rule – and it gets a stirring title song from composing team Salim-Sulaiman and lyricist Jaideep Sahni (who also scripted). Thus, it's hardly a surprise when the team of 16 girls from all over India finally get it together to beat the bejeezus out of their international opponents."[60]
Box office[edit]
Upon release, the film recorded a below average opening in India. This lower-than-expected occupancy level was an outcome of its limited release in various territories including West Bengal.[43] However, due to the strong critical response the film received, collections increased with the final outcome of over 80% occupancy for the weekend.[43] Subsequently, Chak De! India was granted tax exemptions by the state of Bihar (which reduced tickets prices).[61] The film's box office collections increased and it eventually grossed 220 million (US$3.6 million) in its first week.[62] By the end of its theatrical run, Chak De! India became the third highest grossing film of 2007 in India, with revenues of 676.9 million (US$11 million) domestically.[63] Box Office India declared it a "Blockbuster."[63]
Chak De! India opened at number 20 in the US, number 11 in the UK, and number 12 in Australia.[64] It earned a total of 35 million (US$570,000) in the United Kingdom, 45 million (US$730,000) in North America, and 35 million (US$570,000) from the remaining overseas proceeds.[65]
Chak De! India has won numerous awards including eight for Best Film from: The Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild, The Australian Indian Film Festival, The Billie Awards, The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), The Screen Awards, The UNFPA-Laadli Media Awards, The V. Shantaram Awards, and The Zee Cine Awards. It also received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.[66]
Suspension of IHF[edit]
The suspension of the Indian Hockey Federation in April 2008 emphasised the film's influence. India Today used the film to label the event in two articles titled, "Operation Chak De impact: Jothikumaran resigns"[67] and "Operation Chak de impact: Furore in Lok Sabha".[68] The Indiatimes, in an article titled, "Five wise men set for a Chak De act" also argued, "It looks like Indian hockey has done a real Chak de this time around".[69] In addition, former hockey player, Aslam Sher Khan, who was appointed by the Indian Olympic Association to head a committee which will replace the IHF, pointed to the film as a model to work towards. He stated in an interview, "We have to make a Team India as you have seen in bollywood blockbuster Chak De! India. There are players from several parts of the country. We have to unite them to make a powerful force."[5] In another interview, he emphasised that he wants "to create a Chak De effect" on hockey in India.[70]
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Further reading[edit]
- Basu, Nupur. "The stuff of fairy tales: Chak De India is a war cry that we all needed to hear at this juncture. And it matters little that it had to come from Bollywood." The Hindu, 2 September 2007.
- Ganguly, Prithwish. "Flashback 2007 – The religion factor in 'Chak De! India'." Reuters, 28 December 2008.
- Gupta, Ameeta. "The Chak De girls, a year later." rediff.com, August 2008.
- Khan, Kabir. "Identity Proof." Indian Express, 13 December 2009.
- Madhav, Tushar, Koshy, Vasundhara Anna, Usmani, Aaquib Shehbaaz, Rajani, Mohita, Ahmed, Mudasser and Samra, Kanika. "Terrorists and Patriots: Construction in Popular Hindi Cinema." Social Science Research Network, 2 May 2008.
- Mahadevan-Dasgupta, Uma. "Master Strokes: Chak De India is the story of the new Indian woman – not glamorous, not long-suffering, not vigilante, just fighting for her dreams." Frontline, Vol. 24, Issue 20, from the publishers of The Hindu, 6 October 2007.
- M., Raja. "India answers a new call." Asia Times Online, 17 November 2007.
- National Public Radio, "Singing The Praises Of Bollywood Films," 25 February 2009 (audio interview including section on Chak De India).
- Rajesh, Y.P. "Chak De India scores with women's hockey, patriotism mix." Reuters, 14 August 2007.
- Sivaswamy, Saisuresh. "SRK and the M word." rediff.com, 13 August 2007.
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