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Even if Age of Conan never ships for Xbox 360, developers consider consoles a "valuable platform" for the genre.
Hard to believe we're approaching two years since Age of Conan released on PC -- especially when the Xbox 360 version still has yet to see the light of day. And although developer Funcom acknowledges that the ship has probably sailed for Age of Conan on 360, they remain confident that the MMO market is worth exploring on consoles.
Speaking with CVG, Funcom's Craig Morrison noted the difficulties in breaking into the relatively competition-free console MMO market. "We obviously had many more challenges than we envisioned getting our technology to adapt to the console platform," explained the Funcom game director, later adding, "There are many challenges inherent in [console development] that many MMO developers haven't mastered yet."
So can we expect console support from Funcom further down the line? Morrison seemed fairly optimistic: "We are still working on it for the future, and we see it as a potentially valuable platform for our games. Whether we have missed a window for Age of Conan itself remains to be seen."
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looks like FFIVPosted: Feb 24, 2010 12:00AM PST by Vangerdahast
is the only 1 serious about delivering on a console(s). its not even announced 4 the 360, & its probably the most realistic chance 4 a quality MMO.
this article is disheartening; everyones still talkin', just shut up already. even if they made a decision today on an IP, we got @ least a year or 2 until its ready.
d'oh!Posted: Feb 24, 2010 12:00AM PST by Lancaster
The first to get a good MMO on consoles is going to find themselves with a huge hit. Not only is competition minimal but it would take too long for a competing product to make it to market afterwards as well.
I ask myself though if a free MMO from MS would be a route that should be taken to add value to Live seeing how Sony has improved their free service so much. Not realistic but it's nice to dream. Hell, I'd even be fine with in-game advertising.
Yeah, they just let the boat sail away without themPosted: Feb 24, 2010 12:00AM PST by EKGTrooper
Everyone I know was talking about Age of Conan for the 360. How it was going to be the first TRUE MMO on consoles to really break in and gain a fan base. People were excited, and the entire time I said the same thing over and over again "Do not get your hopes up, they won't release it. Developers making MMO's for the consoles always promise but never, never deliver". Wouldn't ya know it, I was right!


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(Investors Business Daily) In his weekend radio address, President Obama decried that "over the past three decades, the middle class has lost ground while the wealthiest few have become even wealthier." Although he was trying to leverage the Occupy Wall Street movement, the income gap has been a longstanding concern of his.
During the 2008 campaign, Obama said, "The project of the next president is figuring out how do you create bottom-up economic growth, as opposed to the trickle-down economic growth that George Bush has been so enamored with."
But it turns out that the rich actually got poorer under President Bush, and the income gap has been climbing under Obama.
What's more, the biggest increase in income inequality over the past three decades took place when Democrat Bill Clinton was in the White House.
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As the story points out, the top 5% saw their income go down 7% under Bush. Let's check the graph
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Meanwhile, during Clinton's eight years, the wealthiest 5% of American households saw their incomes jump 45% vs. 26% under Reagan. The Gini index shot up 6.7% under Clinton, more than any other president since 1980.
So, all in all, under Clinton and Obama, the rich got richer, and the poor got poorer. Hey, Occupiers, why not go protest at Obama's houses in Washington and Chicago?
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According to Variety, you'd better be -- as a report published yesterday makes painfully clear, there's no end in sight. Those re-opened negotiations from a week ago don't seem to have yielded much, unless you count trading public barbs as progress. For instance, as you'll no doubt recall, one of the core issues at the heart of the strike is compensation for streamed or downloaded media. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' latest offer, as per Variety's report, is "a fixed $250 annual payment on streaming video for one-hour network dramas -- without any additional compensation for use -- compared with the current $20,000 figure for TV reruns."
Writers Guild of America West president Patric Verrone, master of understatement, says "We have to get a better offer on the table."
There are signs of a resolution, even if you have to squint to see them. For example, the AMPTP took out an ad in yesterday's Daily Variety, using it as an opportunity to extend at least half an olive branch to the writers. From the article:
The AMPTP said its latest proposal isn't a "take-it-or-leave-it offer." The org continues, "It is designed to allow both sides to engage in the kind of substantive give-and-take negotiation that can lead to common ground. The WGA leadership asked for five days to respond. So with the ball in the WGA's court, we look forward to what they have to say when we meet today."
The tone is markedly different from the hardnosed stance the org used in many of its prior public letters. Notably absent is the finger-pointing that marked company execs' reactions in previous missives. And the execs' private frustration at the writers is substituted with a benign "We look forward to what they have to say."
Meanwhile, some members of the Screen Actors Guild have not forgotten that if not for a one-year extension agreed to by the SAG board in 2004, their deal would have expired along with the WGA's. As Variety puts it, "the WGA's taking the heat for what should have been SAG's battle." The report quotes from an e-mail by SAG board member Justine Bateman, who says:
"Ultimately, this is our strike...If the WGA had not called this strike, we would all be participating in massive stockpiling. Then, in June, when our contract expires, the AMPTP would have offered us the no-gains-play-your-work-for-free-and-how-bout-some-rollbacks offer we're now familiar with. And SAG would have to go on strike, but because of the stockpiling, we would have no leverage."
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MATHEMATICS / UNIT PLANNER – VELS Level 3-4 Term / Year 2007 Year Level 3-6 Teachers: Dimension: Number Focus: Multiplication facts Standards: 1.25 Drawing of diagrams to show sharing of up to 20 items 1.5 Counting by 2s, 5s and 10s from 0 to a given target … 2.0 ... Students skip count by 2s, 4s and 5s from 0 to 100 starting from any natural number. Standard Students describe and calculate simple multiplication as repeated addition, such as 3 × 5 = 5 + 5 + 5; and division as sharing, such as 8 shared between 4. They use commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication in mental computation (for example, 3 + 4 = 4 + 3 and 3 + 4 + 5 can be done as 7 + 5 or 3 + 9). 2.25 Use of money as a model for grouping and unpacking lots of 10s Use of written number sentences such as 20 † 4 = 5 to summarise sharing (partition) and "how many?" (quotition) processes 2.5 Automatic recall of number facts from 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables 2.75 Representation of multiplication as a rectangular array and as the area of a rectangle Use of fact families to solve division problems, for example 5 × 7 = 35, 35 ÷ 7 = 5 3.0 ... Students compute with numbers up to 30 using all four operations. Standard They provide automatic recall of multiplication facts up to 10 × 10. They devise and use written methods for: whole number problems of addition and subtraction involving numbers up to 999; multiplication by single digits (using recall of multiplication tables) and multiples and powers of ten (for example, 5 × 100, 5 × 70 ); division by a single-digit divisor (based on inverse relations in multiplication tables). D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 1 3.25 Appropriate selection and use of mental and written algorithms to add, subtract, multiply and divide (by single digits) natural numbers Multiplication of fractions by fractions through use of the rectangle area model (grid) 3.75 Multiplication by increasing and decreasing by a factor of two; for example, 24 × 16 = 48 × 8 = 96 × 4 = 192 × 2 = 384 × 1 = 384 Recognition that multiplication can either enlarge or reduce the magnitude of a number (multiplication by fractions or decimals) Use of inverse relationship between multiplication and division to validate calculations 4.0 ... Students explain and use mental and written algorithms for the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Standard natural numbers (positive whole numbers). They add, subtract and multiply fractions and decimals (to two decimal places) … 4.25 Use of index notation to represent repeated multiplication Division of fractions using multiplication by the inverse 4.75 Addition, multiplication and division of integers 5.75 Division and multiplication of numbers in index form, including application to scientific notation Vocabulary: D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 2 Background teacher knowledge Success depends on students having automatic recall of multiplication facts for all numbers from 0 to 10. Earlier, students have automatic recall of simple number facts but do not recall all the multiplication facts up to 10 × 10. The challenge is filling the gaps for the more "unusual" facts and developing speed and reliability. Students can make very good use of a calculator as a support initially, but their mathematical progress will be hindered if they do not have fluent recall of multiplication facts. Detecting lack of recall It is easy to identify when students do not have fluent recall of multiplication facts by direct questioning, but it is also evident in many other circumstances. For example, students without fluent recall of multiplication facts will find it difficult to carry out any computations that include multiplication facts (e.g. long multiplication), find factors of numbers, put fractions in lowest terms or work out areas etc. When students find it difficult to automatically recall their tables. One of the brightest maths students that I ever taught always had trouble recalling all his maths tables. He did however have excellent strategies to work out the answers efficiently. He would often say I don"t know the answer to a table such as 8 x 6 but I know 4 x 6 is 24 so 8 x 6 is double 24 which is 48. In some respects this type of thinking is of more value than the student who can automatically give you the answer yet have poor understanding of using the relationships between numbers. As part of your presentation of tables activities consider including activities that invite children to use clever strategies to get answers. Using simpler related tables as a scaffold. Children often know their 1, 2, 5 and 10 times tables but may find many of the others tricky. If they can put the commutative property of multiplication to practice they know 64 of the 100 tables. Add to this square numbers, favourites and number others that they know because they Try giving students the opportunity to use the tables that they know as stepping stones to reach tables above or below that they don"t know. Imagine a window cleaner of a ten story building. He sets his scaffolds on the 2nd, 5th Assessment tasks D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 3 Examples of the types of tasks that would be illustrative of multiplication concepts, aligned from the Mathematics Online Interview: Question 32 - Multiplication tasks Back to Top Teaching Strategies Learning mathematics involves some memorisation. There will be some drill-and-practice, but it should be on a basis of strong understanding of mathematical principles. Memorisation need not be a chore. As with other memory intensive tasks (e.g. spelling), set clear goals that are not too overwhelming, enlist the help of parents, develop students" metacognition and make it fun with plenty of encouragement. Focus: Activity Assessment / Materials Reflection Activity one Set realistic goals Expect students to learn their tables, but in stages. Set realistic goals so that students build competence in stages without ever being overwhelmed. Start with the easiest tables 2×, 5×, 10×, then move onto 3×, 4×, 9× and then 6×, 8×, 7×. Don't forget 1× and 0×. Make links where possible: e.g. relate 5× to reading the minute hand on a clock, 7× to days in weeks etc. Activity two Stress number patterns and properties D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 4 Students need first to learn multiplication tables with understanding. This means that they can work out the answers in a variety of ways, such as: 4 × 6 is equal to 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 (i.e. I can add if needed, but it takes too long) 4 × 6 = 3 × 6 + 6 (i.e. I can work out an unknown result by building on a known near result) 4 × 6 = 6 × 4 (i.e. if I know one I already know the other) 4 × 6 = 2 × 12 (i.e. I can convert one I don"t know to one I do know) known characteristics, such as 4 x 6 will be an even number (so it is not 25) NOTE: Fluency follows understanding, and is no substitute for it. If students learn multiplication tables with understanding and are aware of number patterns, then it is not a big step to attain fluency. Using number patterns and number properties makes learning tables easier. For example, because of the commutative law, when it comes time to learn the 8× and 7× tables, the only new facts are 8×8 = 64, 8×7 = 56 and 7×7 = 49, because all the other facts are in previously learned tables. Teachers will have experienced that these are the three facts less likely to be known. Examples of patterns include the sequences of digits: eg for the 9s, the ones digits are 9, 8, 7, 6, etc, whilst the tens digits are 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. The sum of the two digits is 9 (e.g. 5 × 9 = 45 and 4 + 5 = 9) It is helpful to many students to see the patterns visually on a hundreds chart. Activity three Enlist help of parents Time for individual practice at home is essential. Enlist help from parents to monitor their children"s practice and test them. Remind parents of the importance of encouragement and also the importance of feedback - students should not practise mistakes. One piece of useful advice is to use simple flashcards, small scale, with only the D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 5 facts that are being targeted. Don"t take much time on practising facts that are already known, but focus on missing skills. Another useful strategy is to use the multiplication grid up to 10 × 10. See how quickly the student can find the facts on the grid. This reinforces correct answers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 Activity four Strengthen students' metacognition Pay attention to strengthening students" metacognition. Teach students some basic strategies for memorising that can be applied to many school subjects including spelling etc, such as "Copy-cover-write-check". Ensure that students know that if they do not frequently check their answers, they may practise mistakes. D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 6 Activity five : Use games with a chance element There are many classroom games to make practice of tables enjoyable (e.g. adaptations of Bingo, dominoes, card games, Multo (from Maths300 ), commercial computer programs). Again, make sure that there is a process for challenging wrong answers, so they are not practised. If using competitions, include an element of chance, so that the winners are not predictable, and do not score only on speed of response. Avoid comparisons and simplistic "league tables" or "tables races" where the slower children are easily discouraged. Make sure children get credit when they achieve individually appropriate goals. Challenge students to record and beat their 'personal best', rather than focusing on relative performance. Praise, and even rewards, for achievements works wonders. Encouragement is critical, particularly for those who are slower to achieve. Accuracy is clearly far more important than speed, at any time. Do not over- emphasise speed of response and do not only play games that require speed to win. However, reasonable speed is a goal of attaining fluent response. Activity A challenge that Land Grab six requires children to trace the Aim – To fill more squares on the grid page than your opponent. outline of their tables on a grid The game.- sheet. Players take it in turn to roll the two dice or turn over two cards. They then multiply the numbers together referring to the tables reference sheet if necessary. Materials - They select any vacant rectangle on the grid sheet that matches their numbers, Tables trace around the outline in their texta colour and write in the table. reference sheet,. Thin This continues for a set time limit or until the page is full. Children may use other textas or factors for an answer if they cannot make the square or rectangle rolled. For highlighters, 2 example. Sam rolls a 6 and a 3, but there is no rectangle with those lengths left. ten sided dice or He may use a 9 x 2 rectangle or an 18 x 1 rectangle if available. At the end of the a set of 11 cards game children tally all their small squares and compare their tally to that of their numbered 0 – opponent to see who the winner is. 10, game board Wwhen students cannot fit a rectangle in because there is no rectangle left that [ 1cm square size they may break it up in sections [ ie the distributive property ] For eg aroll of D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 7 grid page A4] 6x8 can be split into 3x8 and 3x8. Lesson Embedding them in activities and games seven An effective way to learn multiplication tables is by not making them the focus of the activity, but a necessary requirement. Games such as snakes and ladders using two dice that can be added , subtracted, multiplied or divided to avoid the snakes and catch the ladders, help children make decisions and use the number facts. Below are a couple of activities that have the use of tables embedded in them. Children will need to have access to a 10 x 10 tables grid for reference. [As children continually refer to this grid during activities they are using their tables for a purpose rather than simply reciting them in unrelated activities. Activity Making Square numbers eight Materials - Set of counters or tiles / maths books. This activity and the next one invite children to make their tables using counters or tiles. Many children have never seen their multiplication tables. What is 6 x 4? While we know the answer is 24 what does it look like. Ask children to investigate making square numbers using tiles or counters and locate them on the tables reference sheet. Is there a pattern? For example nine is a square number because it spatially makes a square. As students investigate and make square numbers with their tiles, ask them to draw the squares in their books and write the corresponding multiplication and division facts. Making Rectangles Similar activity to the one above. The difference being that every time the children make a rectangle with the tiles, they use the same number of tiles to investigate the possibility of making other rectangles. For example the rectangle made with 24 tiles can be 6 x 4, 8 x3, 12 x 2, and 24 x1. They then draw and record their findings as they did with the previous activity. As this diagram shows, our tables are a set of arrays that form rectangles and squares. If we look at the diagram from the front we see 6 groups of 4, yet from the side we see 4 groups of 6. Hence the understanding of the commutative D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 8 property of multiplication becomes visual and not an abstract image that we often teach by telling the children, " just switch the number around." Activity Doubling and Halving nine Children enjoy this type of activity, which involves doubling one side and halving the other side. 8x7 4 x 14 2 x 28 1 x 56 D:\Docstoc\Working\pdf\796a1b3c-088d-45bc-80fa-a7a782cac5e8.doc 9
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