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The web is more than "better TV"
Well, good morning. You know, the computer and television both recently turned 60, and today I'd like to talk about their relationship. Despite their middle age, if you've been following the themes of this conference or the entertainment industry, it's pretty clear that one has been picking on the other. So it's about time that we talked about how the computer ambushed television, or why the invention of the atomic bomb unleashed forces that lead to the writers' strike. And it's not just what these are doing to each other, but it's what the audience thinks that really frames this matter.
To get a sense of this, and it's been a theme we've talked about all week, I recently talked to a bunch of tweeners. I wrote on cards: "television," "radio," "MySpace," "Internet," "PC." And I said, just arrange these, from what's important to you and what's not, and then tell me why. Let's listen to what happens when they get to the portion of the discussion on television.
(Video) Girl 1: Well, I think it's important but, like, not necessary because you can do a lot of other stuff with your free time than watch programs.
Peter Hirshberg: Which is more fun, Internet or TV?
Girls: Internet. Girl 2: I think we — the reasons, one of the reasons we put computer before TV is because nowadays, like, we have TV shows on the computer. (Girl 3: Oh, yeah.) Girl 2: And then you can download onto your iPod.
PH: Would you like to be the president of a TV network?
Girl 4: I wouldn't like it. Girl 2: That would be so stressful. Girl 5: No.
PH: How come?
Girl 5: Because they're going to lose all their money eventually. Girl 3: Like the stock market, it goes up and down and stuff. I think right now the computers will be at the top and everything will be kind of going down and stuff.
PH: There's been an uneasy relationship between the TV business and the tech business, really ever since they both turned about 30. We go through periods of enthrallment, followed by reactions in boardrooms, in the finance community best characterized as, what's the finance term? Ick pooey.
Let me give you an example of this. The year is 1976, and Warner buys Atari because video games are on the rise. The next year they march forward and they introduce Qube, the first interactive cable TV system, and the New York Times heralds this as telecommunications moving to the home, convergence, great things are happening. Everybody in the East Coast gets in the pictures — Citicorp, Penney, RCA — all getting into this big vision. By the way, this is about when I enter the picture. I'm going to do a summer internship at Time Warner. That summer I'm all — I'm at Warner that summer — I'm all excited to work on convergence, and then the bottom falls out. Doesn't work out too well for them, they lose money. And I had a happy brush with convergence until, kind of, Warner basically has to liquidate the whole thing.
That's when I leave graduate school, and I can't work in New York on kind of entertainment and technology because I have to be exiled to California, where the remaining jobs are, almost to the sea, to go to work for Apple Computer. Warner, of course, writes off more than 400 million dollars. Four hundred million dollars, which was real money back in the '70s. But they were onto something and they got better at it. By the year 2000, the process was perfected. They merged with AOL, and in just four years, managed to shed about 200 billion dollars of market capitalization, showing that they'd actually mastered the art of applying Moore's law of successive miniaturization to their balance sheet.
Now, I think that one reason that the media and the entertainment communities, or the media community, is driven so crazy by the tech community is that tech folks talk differently. You know, for 50 years, we've talked about changing the world, about total transformation. For 50 years, it's been about hopes and fears and promises of a better world. And I got to thinking, you know, who else talks that way? And the answer is pretty clearly — it's people in religion and in politics.
And so I realized that actually the tech world is best understood, not as a business cycle, but as a messianic movement. We promise something great, we evangelize it, we're going to change the world. It doesn't work out too well, and so we actually go back to the well and start all over again, as the people in New York and L.A. look on in absolute, morbid astonishment. But it's this irrational view of things that drives us on to the next thing.
So, what I'd like to ask is, if the computer is becoming a principal tool of media and entertainment, how did we get here? I mean, how did a machine that was built for accounting and artillery morph into media?
Of course, the first computer was built just after World War II to solve military problems, but things got really interesting just a couple of years later — 1949 with Whirlwind, built at MIT's Lincoln Lab. Jay Forrester was building this for the Navy, but you can't help but see that the creator of this machine had in mind a machine that might actually be a potential media star. So take a look at what happens when the foremost journalist of early television meets one of the foremost computer pioneers, and the computer begins to express itself.
(Video) Journalist: It's a Whirlwind electronic computer. With considerable trepidation, we undertake to interview this new machine.
Jay Forrester: Hello New York, this is Cambridge. And this is the oscilloscope of the Whirlwind electronic computer. Would you like if I used the machine?
Journalist: Yes, of course. But I have an idea, Mr. Forrester. Since this computer was made in conjunction with the Office of Naval Research, why don't we switch down to the Pentagon in Washington and let the Navy's research chief, Admiral Bolster, give Whirlwind the workout?
Calvin Bolster: Well, Ed, this problem concerns the Navy's Viking rocket. This rocket goes up 135 miles into the sky. Now, at the standard rate of fuel consumption, I would like to see the computer trace the flight path of this rocket and see how it can determine, at any instant, say at the end of 40 seconds, the amount of fuel remaining, and the velocity at that set instant. JF: Over on the left-hand side, you will notice fuel consumption decreasing as the rocket takes off. And on the right-hand side, there's a scale that shows the rocket's velocity. The rocket's position is shown by the trajectory that we're now looking at. And as it reaches the peak of its trajectory, the velocity, you will notice, has dropped off to a minimum. Then, as the rocket dives down, velocity picks up again toward a maximum velocity and the rocket hits the ground.
How's that? Journalist: What about that, Admiral? CB: Looks very good to me.
JF: And before leaving, we would like to show you another kind of mathematical problem that some of the boys have worked out in their spare time, in a less serious vein, for a Sunday afternoon. (Music)
Journalist: Thank you very much indeed, Mr. Forrester and the MIT lab.
PH: You know, so much was worked out: the first real-time interaction, the video display, pointing a gun. It lead to the microcomputer, but unfortunately, it was too pricey for the Navy, and all of this would have been lost if it weren't for a happy coincidence.
Enter the atomic bomb. We're threatened by the greatest weapon ever, and knowing a good thing when it sees it, the Air Force decides it needs the biggest computer ever to protect us. They adapt Whirlwind to a massive air defense system, deploy it all across the frozen north, and spend nearly three times as much on this computer as was spent on the Manhattan Project building the A-Bomb in the first place. Talk about a shot in the arm for the computer industry. And you can imagine that the Air Force became a pretty good salesman. Here's their marketing video.
(Video) Narrator: In a mass raid, high-speed bombers could be in on us before we could determine their tracks. And then it would be too late to act. We cannot afford to take that chance. It is to meet this threat that the Air Force has been developing SAGE, the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment system, to strengthen our air defenses. This new computer, built to become the nerve center of a defense network, is able to perform all the complex mathematical problems involved in countering a mass enemy raid. It is provided with its own powerhouse containing large diesel-driven generators, air-conditioning equipment, and cooling towers required to cool the thousands of vacuum tubes in the computer.
PH: You know, that one computer was huge. There's an interesting marketing lesson from it, which is basically, when you market a product, you can either say, this is going to be wonderful, it will make you feel better and enliven you. Or there's one other marketing proposition: if you don't use our product, you'll die. This is a really good example of that.
This had the first pointing device. It was distributed, so it worked out — distributed computing and modems — so all these things could talk to each other. About 20 percent of all the nation's programmers were wrapped up in this thing, and it led to an awful lot of what we have today. It also used vacuum tubes. You saw how huge it was, and to give you a sense for this — because we've talked a lot about Moore's law and making things small at this conference, so let's talk about making things large. If we took Whirlwind and put it in a place that you all know, say, Century City, it would fit beautifully. You'd kind of have to take Century City out, but it could fit in there.
But like, let's imagine we took the latest Pentium processor, the latest Core 2 Extreme, which is a four-core processor that Intel's working on, it will be our laptop tomorrow. To build that, what we'd do with Whirlwind technology is we'd have to take up roughly from the 10 to Mulholland, and from the 405 to La Cienega just with those Whirlwinds. And then, the 92 nuclear power plants that it would take to provide the power would fill up the rest of Los Angeles. That's roughly a third more nuclear power than all of France creates. So, the next time they tell you they're on to something, clearly they're not. So — and we haven't even worked out the cooling needs. But it gives you the kind of power that people have, that the audience has, and the reasons these transformations are happening.
All of this stuff starts moving into industry. DEC kind of reduces all this and makes the first mini-computer. It shows up at places like MIT, and then a mutation happens. Spacewar! is built, the first computer game, and all of a sudden, interactivity and involvement and passion is worked out. Actually, many MIT students stayed up all night long working on this thing, and many of the principles of gaming today were worked out. DEC knew a good thing about wasting time. It shipped every one of its computers with that game.
Meanwhile, as all of this is happening, by the mid-'50s, the business model of traditional broadcasting and cinema has been busted completely. A new technology has confounded radio men and movie moguls and they're quite certain that television is about to do them in. In fact, despair is in the air. And a quote that sounds largely reminiscent from everything I've been reading all week. RCA had David Sarnoff, who basically commercialized radio, said this, "I don't say that radio networks must die. Every effort has been made and will continue to be made to find a new pattern, new selling arrangements and new types of programs that may arrest the declining revenues. It may yet be possible to eke out a poor existence for radio, but I don't know how." And of course, as the computer industry develops interactively, producers in the emerging TV business actually hit on the same idea. And they fake it.
(Video) Jack Berry: Boys and girls, I think you all know how to get your magic windows up on the set, you just get them out. First of all, get your Winky Dink kits out. Put out your Magic Window and your erasing glove, and rub it like this. That's the way we get some of the magic into it, boys and girls. Then take it and put it right up against the screen of your own television set, and rub it out from the center to the corners, like this. Make sure you keep your magic crayons handy, your Winky Dink crayons and your erasing glove, because you'll be using them during the show to draw like that. You all set? OK, let's get right to the first story about Dusty Man. Come on into the secret lab.
PH: It was the dawn of interactive TV, and you may have noticed they wanted to sell you the Winky Dink kits. Those are the Winky Dink crayons. I know what you're saying. "Pete, I could use any ordinary open-source crayon, why do I have to buy theirs?" I assure you, that's not the case. Turns out they told us directly that these are the only crayons you should ever use with your Winky Dink Magic Window, other crayons may discolor or hurt the window. This proprietary principle of vendor lock-in would go on to be perfected with great success as one of the enduring principles of windowing systems everywhere. It led to lawsuits —
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federal investigations, and lots of repercussions, and that's a scandal we won't discuss today.
But we will discuss this scandal, because this man, Jack Berry, the host of "Winky Dink," went on to become the host of "Twenty One," one of the most important quiz shows ever. And it was rigged, and it became unraveled when this man, Charles van Doren, was outed after an unnatural winning streak, ending Berry's career. And actually, ending the career of a lot of people at CBS. It turns out there was a lot to learn about how this new medium worked.
And 50 years ago, if you'd been at a meeting like this and were trying to understand the media, there was one prophet and only but one you wanted to hear from, Professor Marshall McLuhan. He actually understood something about a theme that we've been discussing all week. It's the role of the audience in an era of pervasive electronic communications. Here he is talking from the 1960s.
(Video) Marshall McLuhan: If the audience can become involved in the actual process of making the ad, then it's happy. It's like the old quiz shows. They were great TV because it gave the audience a role, something to do. They were horrified when they discovered they'd really been left out all the time because the shows were rigged. Now, then, this was a horrible misunderstanding of TV on the part of the programmers.
PH: You know, McLuhan talked about the global village. If you substitute the word blogosphere, of the Internet today, it is very true that his understanding is probably very enlightening now. Let's listen in to him.
(Video) MM: The global village is a world in which you don't necessarily have harmony. You have extreme concern with everybody else's business and much involvement in everybody else's life. It's a sort of Ann Landers' column writ large. And it doesn't necessarily mean harmony and peace and quiet, but it does mean huge involvement in everybody else's affairs. And so the global village is as big as a planet, and as small as a village post office.
PH: We'll talk a little bit more about him later. We're now right into the 1960s. It's the era of big business and data centers for computing. But all that was about to change. You know, the expression of technology reflects the people and the time of the culture it was built in. And when I say that code expresses our hopes and aspirations, it's not just a joke about messianism, it's actually what we do. But for this part of the story, I'd actually like to throw it to America's leading technology correspondent, John Markoff.
(Video) John Markoff: Do you want to know what the counterculture in drugs, sex, rock 'n' roll and the anti-war movement had to do with computing? Everything. It all happened within five miles of where I'm standing, at Stanford University, between 1960 and 1975. In the midst of revolution in the streets and rock and roll concerts in the parks, a group of researchers led by people like John McCarthy, a computer scientist at the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab, and Doug Engelbart, a computer scientist at SRI, changed the world. Engelbart came out of a pretty dry engineering culture, but while he was beginning to do his work, all of this stuff was bubbling on the mid-peninsula. There was LSD leaking out of Kesey's Veterans' Hospital experiments and other areas around the campus, and there was music literally in the streets. The Grateful Dead was playing in the pizza parlors. People were leaving to go back to the land. There was the Vietnam War. There was black liberation. There was women's liberation. This was a remarkable place, at a remarkable time. And into that ferment came the microprocessor.
I think it was that interaction that led to personal computing. They saw these tools that were controlled by the establishment as ones that could actually be liberated and put to use by these communities that they were trying to build. And most importantly, they had this ethos of sharing information. I think these ideas are difficult to understand, because when you're trapped in one paradigm, the next paradigm is always like a science fiction universe — it makes no sense. The stories were so compelling that I decided to write a book about them. The title of the book is, "What the Dormouse Said: How the '60s Counterculture Shaped the Personal Computer Industry." The title was taken from the lyrics to a Jefferson Airplane song. The lyrics go, "Remember what the dormouse said. Feed your head, feed your head, feed your head." (Music)
PH: By this time, computing had kind of leapt into media territory, and in short order much of what we're doing today was imagined in Cambridge and Silicon Valley. Here's the Architecture Machine Group, the predecessor of the Media Lab, in 1981. Meanwhile, in California, we were trying to commercialize a lot of this stuff. HyperCard was the first program to introduce the public to hyperlinks, where you could randomly hook to any kind of picture, or piece of text, or data across a file system, and we had no way of explaining it. There was no metaphor. Was it a database? A prototyping tool? A scripted language? Heck, it was everything. So we ended up writing a marketing brochure.
We asked a question about how the mind works, and we let our customers play the role of so many blind men filling out the elephant. A few years later, we then hit on the idea of explaining to people the secret of, how do you get the content you want, the way you want it and the easy way? Here's the Apple marketing video.
(Video) James Burke: You'll be pleased to know, I'm sure, that there are several ways to create a HyperCard interactive video. The most involved method is to go ahead and produce your own videodisc as well as build your own HyperCard stacks. By far the simplest method is to buy a pre-made videodisc and HyperCard stacks from a commercial supplier. The method we illustrate in this video uses a pre-made videodisc but creates custom HyperCard stacks. This method allows you to use existing videodisc materials in ways which suit your specific needs and interests.
PH: I hope you realize how subversive that is. That's like a Dick Cheney speech. You think he's a nice balding guy, but he's just declared war on the content business. Find the commercial stuff, mash it up, tell the story your way. Now, as long as we confine this to the education market, and a personal matter between the computer and the file system, that's fine, but as you can see, it was about to leap out and upset Jack Valenti and a lot of other people.
By the way, speaking of the filing system, it never occurred to us that these hyperlinks could go beyond the local area network. A few years later, Tim Berners-Lee worked that out. It became a killer app of links, and today, of course, we call that the World Wide Web. Now, not only was I instrumental in helping Apple miss the Internet, but a couple of years later, I helped Bill Gates do the same thing. The year is 1993 and he was working on a book and I was working on a video to help him kind of explain where we were all heading and how to popularize all this. We were plenty aware that we were messing with media, and on the surface, it looks like we predicted a lot of the right things, but we also missed an awful lot. Let's take a look.
(Video) Narrator: The pyramids, the Colosseum, the New York subway system and TV dinners, ancient and modern wonders of the man-made world all. Yet each pales to insignificance with the completion of that magnificent accomplishment of twenty-first-century technology, the Digital Superhighway. Once it was only a dream of technoids and a few long-forgotten politicians. The Digital Highway arrived in America's living rooms late in the twentieth century. Let us recall the pioneers who made this technical marvel possible. The Digital Highway would follow the rutted trail first blazed by Alexander Graham Bell. Though some were incredulous ... Man 1: The phone company! Narrator: Stirred by the prospects of mass communication and making big bucks on advertising, David Sarnoff commercializes radio. Man 2: Never had scientists been put under such pressure and demand. Narrator: The medium introduced America to new products. Voice 1: Say, mom, Windows for Radio means more enjoyment and greater ease of use for the whole family. Be sure to enjoy Windows for Radio at home and at work. Narrator: In 1939, the Radio Corporation of America introduced television. Man 2: Never had scientists been put under such pressure and demand.
Narrator: Eventually, the race to the future took on added momentum with the breakup of the telephone company. And further stimulus came with the deregulation of the cable television industry, and the re-regulation of the cable television industry. Ted Turner: We did the work to build this, this cable industry, now the broadcasters want some of our money. I mean, it's ridiculous. Narrator: Computers, once the unwieldy tools of accountants and other geeks, escaped the backrooms to enter the media fracas. The world and all its culture reduced to bits, the lingua franca of all media. And the forces of convergence exploded.
Finally, four great industrial sectors combined. Telecommunications, entertainment, computing and everything else. Man 3: We'll see channels for the gourmet and we'll see channels for the pet lover. Voice 2: Next on the gourmet pet channel, decorating birthday cakes for your schnauzer. Narrator: All of industry was in play, as investors flocked to place their bets. At stake: the battle for you, the consumer, and the right to spend billions to send a lot of information into the parlors of America. (Music)
PH: We missed a lot. You know, you missed, we missed the Internet, the long tail, the role of the audience, open systems, social networks. It just goes to show how tough it is to come up with the right uses of media. Thomas Edison had the same problem. He wrote a list of what the phonograph might be good for when he invented it, and kind of only one of his ideas turned out to have been the right early idea. Well, you know where we're going on from here. We come into the era of the dotcom, the World Wide Web, and I don't need to tell you about that because we all went through that bubble together. But when we emerge from this and what we call Web 2.0, things actually are quite different. And I think it's the reason that TV's so challenged. If Internet one was about pages, now it's about people. It's a customer, it's an audience, it's a person who's participating. It's the formidable thing that is changing entertainment now.
(Video) MM: Because it gave the audience a role, something to do.
PH: In my own company, Technorati, we see something like 67,000 blog posts an hour come in. That's about 2,700 fresh, connective links across about 112 million blogs that are out there. And it's no wonder that as we head into the writers' strike, odd things happen. You know, it reminds me of that old saw in Hollywood, that a producer is anyone who knows a writer. I now think a network boss is anyone who has a cable modem. But it's not a joke. This is a real headline. "Websites attract striking writers: operators of sites like MyDamnChannel.com could benefit from labor disputes." Meanwhile, you have the TV bloggers going out on strike, in sympathy with the television writers. And then you have TV Guide, a Fox property, which is about to sponsor the online video awards — but cancels it out of sympathy with traditional television, not appearing to gloat. To show you how schizophrenic this all is, here's the head of MySpace, or Fox Interactive, a News Corp company, being asked, well, with the writers' strike, isn't this going to hurt News Corp and help you online?
(Video) Man: But I, yeah, I think there's an opportunity. As the strike continues, there's an opportunity for more people to experience video on places like MySpace TV.
PH: Oh, but then he remembers he works for Rupert Murdoch.
(Video) Man: Yes, well, first, you know, I'm part of News Corporation as part of Fox Entertainment Group. Obviously, we hope that the strike is — that the issues are resolved as quickly as possible.
PH: One of the great things that's going on here is the globalization of content really is happening. Here is a clip from a video, from a piece of animation that was written by a writer in Hollywood, animation worked out in Israel, farmed out to Croatia and India, and it's now an international series.
(Video) Narrator: The following takes place between the minutes of 2:15 p.m. and 2:18 p.m., in the months preceding the presidential primaries.
Voice 1: You'll have to stay here in the safe house until we get word the terrorist threat is over.
Voice 2: You mean we'll have to live here, together? Voices 2, 3 and 4: With her? Voice 2: Well, there goes the neighborhood.
PH: The company that created this, Aniboom, is an interesting example of where this is headed. Traditional TV animation costs, say, between 80,000 and 10,000 dollars a minute. They're producing things for between 1,500 and 800 dollars a minute. And they're offering their creators 30 percent of the back end, in a much more entrepreneurial manner. So, it's a different model. What the entertainment business is struggling with, the world of brands is figuring out.
For example, Nike now understands that Nike Plus is not just a device in its shoe, it's a network to hook its customers together. And the head of marketing at Nike says, "People are coming to our site an average of three times a week. We don't have to go to them." Which means television advertising is down 57 percent for Nike. Or, as Nike's head of marketing says, "We're not in the business of keeping media companies alive. We're in the business of connecting with consumers."
And media companies realize the audience is important also. Here's a man announcing the new Market Watch from Dow Jones, powered 100 percent by the user experience on the home page — user-generated content married up with traditional content. It turns out you have a bigger audience and more interest if you hook up with them. Or, as Geoffrey Moore once told me, it's intellectual curiosity that's the trade that brands need in the age of the blogosphere. And I think this is beginning to happen in the entertainment business.
One of my heroes is songwriter, Ally Willis, who just wrote "The Color Purple" and has been an R and — rhythm and blues writer, and this is what she said about where songwriting's going.
Ally Willis: Where millions of collaborators wanted the song, because to look at them strictly as spam is missing what this medium is about.
PH: So, to wrap up, I'd love to throw it back to Marshall McLuhan, who, 40 years ago, was dealing with audiences that were going through just as much change, and I think that, today, traditional Hollywood and the writers are framing this perhaps in the way that it was being framed before. But I don't need to tell you this, let's throw it back to him.
(Video) Narrator: We are in the middle of a tremendous clash between the old and the new. MM: The medium does things to people and they are always completely unaware of this. They don't really notice the new medium that is wrapping them up. They think of the old medium, because the old medium is always the content of the new medium, as movies tend to be the content of TV, and as books used to be the content, novels used to be the content of movies. And so every time a new medium arrives, the old medium is the content, and it is highly observable, highly noticeable, but the real, real roughing up and massaging is done by the new medium, and it is ignored.
PH: I think it's a great time of enthrallment. There's been more raw DNA of communications and media thrown out there. Content is moving from shows to particles that are batted back and forth, and part of social communications, and I think this is going to be a time of great renaissance and opportunity. And whereas television may have gotten beat up, what's getting built is a really exciting new form of communication, and we kind of have the merger of the two industries and a new way of thinking to look at it.
Thanks very much.
In this absorbing look at emerging media and tech history, Peter Hirshberg shares some crucial lessons from Silicon Valley and explains why the web is so much more than "better TV."
A Silicon Valley executive, entrepreneur and marketing specialist, Peter Hirshberg might just be the definitive voice on how new technology affects business and culture.
A Silicon Valley executive, entrepreneur and marketing specialist, Peter Hirshberg might just be the definitive voice on how new technology affects business and culture.


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San Diego State University has received a $1.2 million gift from alumnus Jack McGrory to support student veterans as well as programs and students in public administration and the classics and humanities.
McGrory, who sits on the Campanile Foundation board, made a gift of the same amount in 2011. McGrory is CEO of La Jolla MJ Management and also teaches part-time at the university.
The gift helps bring SDSU to $435 million toward its $500 million fundraising goal. Officials hope to conclude the campaign by the end of 2014.
"I've been involved with State since I started my (masters in public administration) back in 1975," McGrory said. "It has been great to watch the university developing and I think the foundation and the campaign to raise additional money has resulted in moving the university forward in research as well as the quality of the faculty and the students."
McGrory's gift will be divided among the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center, the School of Public Affairs and the Department of Classics and Humanities. He said he picked the $1.2 million figure because that amount is enough to support the programs for a three-year period, the same as his initial gift.
The money will be used to provide scholarships for students in classics and humanities, support those conducting collaborative research with faculty and assist needy students to travel abroad. His gift also will pay for staffing at the veterans center, provide scholarships for student veterans and create internships for public affairs students.
McGrory received a bachelor's degree in the classics and humanities from Colgate University in 1971 and served four years in the Marine Corps before landing his first job with the city of San Diego and earning his master's degree at SDSU. After serving as city manager, he worked as an executive with Price Charities, manager of the Price Group, chief operating officer of the San Diego Padres and chairman and CEO of Price Legacy Corp.
SDSU President Elliot Hirshman said in a statement that the gift was an "extraordinary contribution" and said it will build McGrory's "unique legacy" at the campus.

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Here are some answers to common questions about the "fiscal cliff" facing the U.S. economy.
What is the "fiscal cliff"?
The fiscal cliff is the combination of large spending cuts and tax increases that are scheduled to be automatically enacted at the start of 2013. Bush-era income-tax cuts will expire for tens of millions of Americans, and billions of dollars of spending cuts will take effect because Congress couldn't reach a deal last year to reduce the deficit by at least $1.2 trillion over 10 years. Democrats want a combination of spending cuts and tax increases, while Republicans want to cut spending, but don't want to raise taxes. Both want to avoid the fiscal cliff, because it forces severe cuts, particularly in defense.


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Call it a study in contrast.
Big versus small. Have versus have-not. Achievement versus disappointment.
The latest chapter in the state history that is the men's basketball rivalry between the Lobos and New Mexico State University is set to be written on Saturday night in The Pit and continued in the Pan American Center on Wednesday. The Lobos (10-0) are coming in as one of the hottest teams in the nation. They are ranked 17th in The Associated Press poll and 20th in the coaches' poll. There seems to be little to stop the Lobos Express at the moment.
The Aggies (5-4) are coming in as something of an enigma. NMSU seems to be talented and it is indisputably big - the Aggies have four players that are 6-foot-10 or taller, featuring Sim Bhullar, who is a towering 7-5. Tshilidzi Nephawe is 6-11. B.J. West and Renaldo Dixon are merely 6-10.
"That's incredible size," said Lobos head coach Steve Alford. "They present problems."
The Aggies guards, Daniel Mullings (6-2) and Tyrone Watson (6-5), also represent a challenge from the perimeter. Mullings is shooting 57 percent from 3-point range. Watson is converting 51 percent from the field.
The Aggies are also plus-10 in rebounding advantage per game. So why the mediocre record? The simple answer is inconsistency. The Aggies have battled turnovers and late defensive lapses that cost them at least two games (Niagara and UTEP).
The Lobos are going to try to exploit NMSU's weaknesses and some of its strengths, too. UNM leads the nation in free-throws made, 21.6 per game, and will try to take the ball right at the Aggies' height. UNM will use its quickness to get as many Aggies in foul trouble as possible. The Lobos will use the sell-out crowd to rattle the visitors and their defensive prowess to break them for good.
"If we defend the way we are capable of defending, we kind of ease the pressure of the backboard," Alford said.
The Lobos are 8-2 versus NMSU in the Alford era, and are rightfully confident. They are also motivated by last season's loss to NMSU in The Pit. The Aggies are underdogs in the truest sense. They are facing turmoil as the Western Athletic Conference crumbles and uncertainty looms.
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Editorial Board member of the Centre for Peace and Development (CPDS) Journal, University of Juba, South Sudan.
I also run a blog titled Monitoring South Sudan @PRIOSouthSudan as a part of the PRIO projects The Dynamics of State Failure and Violence (DSFV) and Conflict Trends.
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Language SkillsProficient: Norwegian, EnglishBasic skills: German, South Sudanese Arabic
Work Experience2010-: Senior Researcher, PRIO 2005-2010: Researcher, Centre for the Study of Civil War, PRIO 2003-2005: Advisor, Norwegian People's Aid2002: Senior Executive Officer, Norwegian Centre for Human rights
Academic Visitorships 2014: African Studies Centre, Oxford University2012-2013: Global Security Institute/Dep. of History, Durham University2007: Programme of African Studies, Northwestern University
Education2010: Ph.D. History, University of Oslo2003: Cand. philol. History, University of Oslo2000: MA African History, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London1999: Cand. mag. History and Political Science, University of Oslo
Nicolaisen, Fanny & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2017) Sør-Sudan: fra fest til katastrofe, NUPI, Hvor Hender Det?, 8 May.
Rolandsen, Øystein H.; Tove Heggli Sagmo & Fanny Nicolaisen (2015) South Sudan – Uganda Relations: The Cost of Peace, Conflict Trends 2015(4): 33–40.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2015) Small and Far Between: Peacekeeping Economies in South Sudan, Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding 9(3): 353–371.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. & David M. Anderson (2015) Violence in the Contemporary Political History of Eastern Africa, International Journal of African Historical Studies 48(1): 1–12.
Rolandsen, Øystein H.; Helene Molteberg Glomnes; Sebabatso Manoeli & Fanny Nicolaisen (2015) A year of South Sudan's third civil war, International Area Studies Review 18(1): 87–104.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2015) Another civil war in South Sudan: the failure of Guerrilla Government?, Journal of Eastern African Studies 9(1): 163–174.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. & Cherry Leonardi (2014) Discourses of violence in the transition from colonialism to independence in southern Sudan, 1955–1960, Journal of Eastern African Studies 8(4): 609–625.
Anderson, David M. & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2014) Violence as Politics in Eastern Africa, 1940–1990: Legacy, Agency, Contingency, Journal of Eastern African Studies 8(4): 539–557.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. & Ingrid Marie Breidlid (2012) A Critical Analysis of Cultural Explanations for the Violence in Jonglei State, South Sudan, Conflict Trends(1): 49–56.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2011) A Quick Fix? A Retrospective Analysis of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement, Review of African Political Economy 38(130): 551–564.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2011) The Making of the Anya-Nya Insurgency in the Southern Sudan, 1961–64, Journal of Eastern African Studies 5(2): 211–232.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2011) A False Start: Between War and Peace in the Southern Sudan, 1956–62, Journal of African History 52(1): 105–23.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. & M. W. Daly (2016) A History of South Sudan: From Slavery to Independence. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2005) Guerrilla Government: Political Changes in the Southern Sudan during the 1990s. Uppsala.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2016) Sudan: Fredens Pris [Sudan: The Price of Peace], in Mona Fixdal, ed., Fredsmegling i teori og praksis. Oslo: Cappelen Damm (209–239).
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2013) Too Much Water under the Bridge: Internationalization of the Sudan–South Sudan Border and Local Demands for Its Regulation, in Vaughan, Christopher; Mereike Schomerus; & Lotje de Vries, eds, The Borderlands of South Sudan Authority and Identity In Contemporary and Historical Perspectives. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan (23–44).
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2013) Sudan: The role of foreign involvement in the shaping and implementation of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement, in Eriksson, Mikael; & Roland Kostić, eds, Mediation and Liberal Peacebuilding: Peace from the Ashes of War?. London: Routledge (76–91).
Rolandsen, Øystein H.(2012) From Colonial Backwater to an Independent State: Reflections on the History of South Sudan, in Ashworth, John, ed., One Church from Every Tribe, Tongue and People. : Paulines Publications Africa(16–27).
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2007) Sudan: The Janjawiid and Government Militias, in Bøås, Morten; & Kevin C. Dunn, eds, African Guerrillas: Raging Against the Machine. Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers (151–171).
Manger, Leif O.; Endre Stiansen; Øystein H. Rolandsen & Samia Ali (2005) The Sudan- Perspectives on the Peace Agreement, Gender and Society, in Nordic Africa Institute Research Forum. .
Stiansen, Endre; Samia Ali; Leif O. Manger & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2005) The Sudan- Perspectives on the Peace Agreement, Gender and Society, in Nordic Africa Institute Research Forum. .
Anderson, David M.; & Øystein H. Rolandsen, eds, (2015) Politics and Violence in Eastern Africa: The Struggles of Emerging States. London & New York: Routledge.
Kindersley, Nicki & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2016) Prospects for Peace and the UN Regional Protection Force in South Sudan, African Affairs (Virtual Issue: Making Sense of South Sudan). DOI: 10.1093/afraf/adw067: 1–12.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2011) Sudán 2011: la independencia del sur a un paso [The Sudan 2011: One Step from Independence], Política Exterior 25(139): 146–57.
Rolandsen, Øystein H.; Ingrid Marie Breidlid & Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert (2012) Sudan and South Sudan: negotiating amidst brinkmanship and armed rebellions, Open Democracy, 17 September.
Rolandsen, Øystein H.; Ingrid Marie Breidlid & Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert (2012) Tiden renner ut [Time is Running Out], Dagsavisen, 6 August.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2010) Sudan: Usikker framtid [Sudan: An Uncertain Future], Hvor hender det?, 19 April.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2010) Sudan and the ICC: One Year After, Forum for Peacebuilding Ethics (discussion forum), 12 March.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. & Nicki Kindersley (2016) They are not forbidden from using violence: State Responses to the Anyanya Insurgency in Torit, 1955–1972, presented at 35th Sudan Studies Association Conference , Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, 28 May 2016.
Breidlid, Ingrid Marie & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2013) The structuring effect of violence on the organization and mobilization of rural youth in Jonglei, presented at ECAS 2013, Lisbon, Portugal, 27–29 June.
Breidlid, Ingrid Marie & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2013) The Political Economy of post-war "youth violence" in Jonglei, presented at The Political Economy of Peace and Conflict in South Sudan, DIIS, Copenhagen, 19–20 September.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. 2008 Making Civil War in the Southern Sudan, 1961-3, presented at African Studies Association 51st Annual Meeting, , 13–16 November.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. 2008 Guns for Hire Aid Consultancies and Academic Integrity, presented at FIWON, , 6 November.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. 2008 Becoming a Rebel in the Southern Sudan, 1961-63, presented at Meeting of Working Group 8: The Dynamics of Institutional Change and Conflict, , 29 September.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. 2008 Democratication in the Sudan and Prospects for National Elections in 2009, presented at Støttegruppe for Fred i Sudan conference, , 13 June.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. 2008 Democratisation in the Sudan and SPLM's Second National Convention, presented at University of Durham and Foreign and Commonwealth Office workshop, , 3 July.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2006) In Search of the Peace Dividend: the Southern Sudan One Year after the Signatures, presented at the 7th International Sudan Studies Conference, Bergen, 7 April.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. & Ingrid Marie Breidlid (2013) What is Youth Violence in Jonglei?, PRIO Paper. Oslo: PRIO.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. & Alfred Lokuji (2011) Drifting Apart? The Impact of Secession and Armed Violence on Border Areas in South Sudan, PRIO Paper. Oslo: PRIO.
Høigilt, Jacob; Åshild Falch & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2010) The Sudan Referendum and Neighbouring Countries: Egypt and Uganda, PRIO Paper. Oslo: PRIO.
Høigilt, Jacob & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2010) Making Cooperation Attractive: Post-referendum Relations between Egypt and the Sudan, PRIO Paper. Oslo: PRIO.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2009) Land, Security and Peace Building in the Southern Sudan, PRIO Paper. Oslo: PRIO.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2007) From Guerrilla Movement to Political Party: The Restructuring of Sudan's People Liberation Movement, PRIO Paper. Oslo: PRIO.
Jumbert, Maria Gabrielsen; & Øystein H. Rolandsen (2013) After the Split: post-secession negotiations between South Sudan and Sudan, NOREF Report. Oslo: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre.
Rolandsen, Øystein H.; Ingrid Marie Breidlid; & Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert (2012) Negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan: a two-track process could facilitate agreements on outstanding issues., Noref Article. Oslo: Noref.
Rolandsen, Øystein H.; & Jacob Høigilt (2010) Egypt and the Darfur Conflict, NOREF Policy Brief, 9. Oslo: NOREF.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2010) Why is Violence Escalating in Southern Sudan?, Noref Policy Brief, 2. Oslo.
Rolandsen, Øystein H. (2013) Review of Beyond Khartoum: A history of subnational government in Sudan, in African Affairs 112(447): 327–328.
The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) conducts research on the conditions for peaceful relations between states, groups and people.


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For information on the Lower Oahe hunting access areas, please refer to the South Dakota Hunting Atlas; which contains maps and information on South Dakota's Walk-In Areas, Game Production Areas (GPAs), Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs), some School Lands, and some BLM Lands.
Annual South Dakota Youth Goose Hunt
The annual South Dakota Youth Goose Hunt is a free waterfowl hunt held in Pierre for youth hunters ages 12-15. More information.
2016-2017 Lower oahe waterfowl access report
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In a continued effort to recruit and retain waterfowl hunters, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, along with the below sponsors, has equipped two enclosed trailers with decoys, blinds, canada goose flags and ear and eye protection.
These trailers contain everything needed to be successful hunting waterfowl on the Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area. Trailer and equipment are free to use.
Trailer sponsors include: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks; Banded Waterfowl Co.; Big Foot Decoy Co.; Cabela's; Delta Waterfowl-Pierre Chapter; DOA Decoy Co.; HuntSAFE Program; M&R Signs; Pheasants Forever; Runnings; Wildlife Protection, Inc.
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In addition to the decoy loaner trailers, shell decoys are also available at the Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area registration site. These decoys are available each morning on a first-come, first-served basis. No prior registration is necessary.
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Animal shelter prepares for winter
Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:55 GMT —
Winter is a busy time for Callaway Hills Animal Shelter.
The no-kill shelter in New Bloomfield currently provides a home for 21 cats and 27 dogs of all breeds and sizes.
This time of year is when volunteers feel the strain of being short staffed.
"In the winter time it seems like people can't take care of them and I think the economy has a lot to do with it too. In the winter time we usually see more dogs getting dumped off and things."
Bob Schnieders has been volunteering at Callaway Hills for more than 8 years.
He said the winter season brings added tasks to his animal care routine.
"On the outside we have to come around in the morning and break the ice first on the water so they can get a drink, and then we have to go back around and do it again usually if it keeps freezing temperatures all day. So it's a lot more of a chore in the winter than in the summer," said Schnieders.
Each outdoor dog has it's own house that volunteers add straw to inwinter to keep them warm.
Indoor animals have blankets in their kennels and a heater keeps the temperature above freezing.
Though the shelter struggles with funding,they get by with donations that have increased with the holidays approaching.
"Here lately it's been kind of a steady flow of donations really, and we're happy about that," said Schnieders.
You can donate by dropping off items at the shelter on State Road TT and get more information as well as photos of animals up for adoption by finding Callaway Hills Animal Shelter on Facebook.


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A simple girl with a simple dream… but how can something simple be so hard to achieve…?
Confused? Yes, I am..
I think I had too much bedtime stories when I was a kid, I grew up wondering how is it to be a princess…
I had always believe in ever after, in happy endings..
What really happens after ever after?
I'm like a lost soul wandering around, looking for something…and looking for someone.. in my 28 years of existence..
I met Mr. Perfect. I met Mr. Right Guy and my Ideal Man
Yes! Three different individuals..
Let's start with Mr. Perfect.
What can I say, he is absolutely perfect; well, at least from my own point of view.. lol
How can I say he is perfect?… well,
I couldn't find a flaw.. not a single flaw in him.
Physically, he has the looks of an Angel! Perfect physique..
I met Mr. Perfect in a music room. I was tantalized and my jaw literally dropped .(giggles)
He knows how to play almost all instrument, name it, he knows it!
A friend introduced Mr. Perfect to me, we exchanged smiles. Done! That's it..
I was not so busy in school then, so every break I have, I go to the music room and watch, or should I say listen to the music created by these talented creatures! lol
I don't know how to play any instrument, I'm contented just listening to their music.. Mr. Perfect and his band mates was then preparing for a music festival competition.
"You are perfect… Changing hues.. the change of seasons will leave you clues…"
I love that song…. It is really perfect….
Oh my… it is dark, I haven't noticed the time.. it is past 8:00 pm. I needed to go home. I was freaking out because if I'll take the public transport, by the time I reach home, it will be pass my curfew.
Luckily, Mr. Perfect offered me a ride, I didn't refuse. That day he got my hand phone number, and I had his.
I thank him for the ride, it was so sweet of him. I slept that night with a big grin on my face.
Mr. Perfect and I eventually became friends, after his class he finds time to go to my class to see me for a few minutes and gives me chocolates… Mr. Perfect is my chocolate supplier then..Mr. Perfect really knows how to make a lady smile.
No need to ask for my whereabouts after my class, he knows that 101% I'll be at the music room.
After class he'll asked me for dinner, or we simple go to the next refilling station, buy some food (my fave. – Mr. Chips and his – strawberry ice cream) and we go to parks or park somewhere, where we can eat, talk and laugh our hearts out.
I don't know how time flew so fast, I'm finally graduating. I am so happy that College is over, but what irks my heart is –
I'll miss MR. PERFECT
"Snow is falling from the sky in the middle of July
Sun was shining in my eyes again last night
Alarm goes off without a sound
The silence is so loud, something isn't right…… stranger by the day…"
It really gets stranger by the day
After college, I got a job in a University..
Because of my job and because Mr. Perfect is busy, our time together became less and less..
I missed him, yes I do.. I miss how he made me feel special.
Mr. Perfect and me are still friends to date. Too bad, he found Ms. Perfect and they're getting married soon.
I got an invitation!
Mr. Right
Mr. Right does everything right. A man of honor and a true gentleman.
He is a few years older than I am, which means he is wiser and more knowledgeable.
I like older men, because they are wiser, more careful and delicate.
I am amazed by the amount of knowledge Mr. Right has, he has a very good perspective on life.
Live and let live. Mr. Right and I had a common friend, that is how we met.
Exchanging opinions and battle of the brain – less is our game… Lol..
Mr. Right knows where to track me down..
I can't sleep without booze on my blood. That was then.
Mr. Right was my knight in shining armor, probably he saw the deep
sadness in my eyes.
I can't help it, I just need some booze before I sleep.
Mr. Right made sure that I reached home safe and sound every day. Every damn day.
He did these for a few months, then the news broke.He's going somewhere else, got a job somewhere else.
It striked me like lighting, I was dumbfounded. Again, sadness crept my whole being.
Since Mr. Right left, I stopped taking in booze. I went straight home after work, everyday.
Mr. Right still checks me every night if I'm home. He sends SMS or calls me.
We had a constant communication, until Mr. Right offered me something,
To move in with him, probably I'll get a job there in no time.
Excitement filled me, who would refuse such an offer?
only a CRAZY girl like me will, YES, I did, I refused his offer.
I choose to stay … argh! Stupid stupid stupid me..
Mr. Right eventually drifted away…
Me and Mr. Right are still friends, guess what?
Yes! He met Ms. Right and I heard the church bell is ringing soon..
I also got an invitation.
Then came my My Ideal Man..
My ideal man is not as perfect as Mr. Perfect
My ideal man is not as right as Mr. Right
My Ideal man is just a simple ordinary guy, who knows what he wants in life.
He knows how to make me feel special and loved.
He has the ideals I have longed for a man.
He crossed oceans just to see
He gave me a gift I won't forget my lifetime
A present that I know can't replace the living..
It is a gift in memory of my precious…
But it turns out to be that I am not too Ideal for My Ideal Man…
Then I met the ONE…
Tales of the one is yet to be told…
I know he is boy romantico! lol
But a very firm and tough guy..
A dignified man… I wonder how does it feel to be hugged and
kissed by the ONE
To my Mr. Perfect, Mr. Right and My Ideal Man.
One thing I failed… I failed to appreciate all the things you did for me. Thank you guys!
I was trained to hide my true feelings, I am hurting but you can still see me smiling.I failed in a lot of ways…
No more buts…
No more what ifs…
and no more if only….
They all left a mark in my life, mark that can't be changed,
A mark that will forever remain in me. I believe everything does
happen for a purpose, a friend once quoted "what if I wasn't there at
that exact place and that very exact time I met him"
what could have happen?
For the ONE…
You made me realize that I don't need to find a perfect guy.
You said to me "imperfections makes an individual unique "
You also thought me that I don't need a Mr. Right,
Mistakes are milestones in life that makes us a better and stronger person,
I should not be afraid of possibilities. You simply knocked me down when you
told me to "stop assuming things.."
I should live in today… and everything will follow
Yes, assuming too much has haunted my whole being…
I should start opening windows and doors wide,
but still keeping my guards up!
I also don't need My Ideal Man per se,
Ideals are standard guidelines… let it only be a guideline of what
I want and what I like.. yet there are always special exemptions..
I want to make it right this time…
author: borgyzeus
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- Selfish Love - August 2, 2012
- cRaZeD - July 23, 2012
- Internet Love Affair - July 20, 2012
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- Mr. Perfect, Mr. Right, My Ideal Man and… - June 26, 2012
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I received a 1 for a grade because 1 of the answers given was only available through a test that had already been corrected.
Too late. I already failed that test and cannot retake it. But you could help me with my Klooster & Allen Bath Designs project. I have tried to view your answers to someone else's request for help with this same project, but I cannot open it so that I can view your response.
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Chevron STEM ZONE on display this Saturday
During the A's vs. Los Angeles Angels game on Saturday, Aug. 23, the Chevron STEM ZONE-an interactive exhibit that explores the scientific concepts behind the game of baseball-will be on display at the O.co Coliseum for fans of all ages to enjoy.
The STEM ZONE will be set up behind sections 201 and 217 during Saturday's game, which will also feature Disney•Pixar's The Incredibles Fireworks Show presented by Chevron. Fans with a game ticket can explore the STEM ZONE free of charge.
The Chevron STEM ZONE helps to excite students (as well as parents, teachers and other visitors) about science, technology, engineering and math by showing some of the real world applications of STEM-such as basic principles of gravity and aerodynamics-and creating awareness of how STEM is connected to everyday lives. The STEM ZONE is part of the larger "Science of the Game" program, a unique educational program initiated by Chevron and the A's that deepens interest and understanding of science among Bay Area youth through baseball.
"Chevron supports STEM education initiatives because these skills are essential to the success of our company and the vitality of our communities, particularly here in the Bay Area," said Rhonda Morris, Vice President of Downstream & Chemical Human Resources at Chevron. "By partnering with the Oakland A's on hosting the STEM ZONE, a part of Science of the Game, we can help bring science to life and show kids its application in the real world."
In addition to the STEM ZONE being open to all fans in attendance at Saturday's game, Chevron and the A's will host more than 100 youth from Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) and will escort them through the STEM ZONE to further excite students on STEM subjects by showing its real-world applications.
More information about the STEM ZONE can be found at athletics.com/science, while tickets for upcoming A's games can be purchased at athletics.com/tickets.


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IntroductionThe Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. It has an area of 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq mi) and a population of 28,875,140 (2007 census). Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the country's largest metropolis. The northern part of the country has eight of the world's 10 tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized.
Nepal has been a monarchy throughout most of its history, ruled by the Shah dynasty of kings from 1768 until 2008, when the monarchy was dissolved and a federal republic was formed.
1990 ArticleMennonite Central Committee (MCC) to work in Nepal. Later that year two Pax volunteers joined him. In 1957 Lena Graber became the first worker under the Mennonite [[[Mennonite Church (MC)|Mennonite Church]]] Board of Missions (MBM). Since then numerous MCC and MBM workers have served under UMN in professional, administrative, and clerical roles. Maynard and Dorothy Seamons were supported by the Mennonite Brethren Board of Missions and Services after 1960. They were engaged in medical work under The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM) in western Nepal. The Christian church in Nepal numbered about 20,000 in 1986 and was experiencing steady growth despite persecution.
2010 UpdateIn the 1960s the India Brethren in Christ began an informal outreach in Nepal. In 1992 the first Brethren in Christ church was opened, one year after the anti-conversion law was relaxed. In 2009 the Nepal Brethren in Christ Church had 28 congregations with a total membership of 789.
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|Richard D. Thiessen
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Al-Kauthar Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
It is an open secret that the rise and fall of human civilization is manifest with the development and progress in education. The golden ages of Islamic history and the present day miserable situation of the Muslims is a glaring example of this very fact.
It is very amazing that during the heights of Muslim excellence in science and education, the western world was passing through dark ages. However, the situation at present is totally reverse. The Muslims are left far-behind in science and technology, and have closed the doors of research and inquiry, which has created backwardness, intolerance, extremism and narrow mindedness in the Muslim societies.
This state of affairs require that the Muslims should once again seek guidance from divine teachings and excel in contemporary branches of education with same zeal and quest, which was the distinction of earlier Muslim periods. The only recourse to rekindle the Muslim past glory is to make advances in modern thinking and research.
Keeping in view the above objectives, a modern religious education center, Al Kauthar Islamic University was founded in 1990 in Islamabad, in the heart of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In 2002, this center finally started its educational journey. The aims and objectives of this center of excellence of the Shia world are given in the following paragraphs.
The real aim for the establishment of this center is a unique education system that is a mixture of religious and contemporary fields of education. However, through modern techniques and methods, the center would not only cater for educational, research and moral up-keep of the students but would also endeavors to make the large duration syllabi into a short, compact and effective syllabi.
The fundamental aims of this center are:-
1. To purify the existing religious education.
2. To make it conversant with contemporary requirements.
To create awareness in moral, religious and modern teachings, without undermining the importance and original essence of the religious education system. As a result to produce scholars, preachers, researchers and theoreticians for the future generation, who educationally and practically are so strong that they can undo the different negative and alien trends in the society, introduce the true spirit of Islam to the world in contemporary languages, and can meet the challenges faced to the Muslim world philosophically and practically.
Faculty of Quranic Sciences
Faculty of Hadith
Faculty of Islamic Kalam (Theology)
Faculty of Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and Fundamentals of Jurisprudence
Faculty of Philosophy
I.T. Department
English Department
The total area of Al Kauthar Islamic University is 25000 square meters. It s situated in H-8 sector of Islamabad, which is an educational sector and has various colleges and universities.
The main features of University building are:-
1. Administrative Block Comprises of 11 rooms, cafeteria, Operator room, wash rooms, lobby and corridor
2. Auditorium Block Comprising of Main Hall, open lobby hall, preparation room and wash rooms
3. Academic Block
a. 19 lecture rooms
b. Central building (G. Floor) Library + 14 rooms + Wash room
c. 2 large community halls (1st floor) for men and women.
d. Central building (2nd floor) Mosque.
4. Hostels
a. Block A
4 story building with 114 rooms. Each room can accommodate 3 students.
b. Block B
4 story building with 114 rooms. Each room can accommodate 3 students.
5. Teachers Residential Block
a. Ground floor Restaurant, mini Super market, Kitchen
b. 1st floor 8 flats for teacher
c. 2nd floor. 8 flats for teachers
d. 3rd floor 8 flats for teachers
6. 2 parking lots adjacent to Admin Block for teachers, students and guests.
Green Area, Play Grounds etc.
System of Education
The importance of an institution is gauged through its educational system, its standards, aims and objectives and their inter-relation. These are the significant aspects of Al Kauthar's educational system, which are divided into four phases.
1. General phase 3 years
2. Specialized phase 4 years
3. Pre doctoral phase 2 years
4. Doctoral phase 3-6 years
General Phase:
This would be the beginning of Al Kauthar's educational system, which would be of three years duration. This phase would cover fundamentals of fiqh and a comprehensive introduction of different other fields of education. This phase would cover besides the subjects of science and computers, the learning of English and Arabic. The pre-requisite for admission to this phase is that a student must have successfully completed at least three years of basic religious education in a recognized religious institution.
Specialized Phase:
This phase would be of four years duration in which higher level learning of fiqh would be imparted, besides the students would be introduced to the selected parts of the specialized fields.
Pre-doctoral Phase:
This would be of two years duration divided into two phases of one year each. In the 1st year some subjects of the relevant faculty and fundamentals of research methodology would be taught. In the 2nd year, the students would be required to write a research thesis of 50,000 words. A student would be given one-year (maximum) extension for the completion of thesis on the recommendation of his supervisor, by the research board. This phase is important, as the students would be trained and tested for higher research studies leading to Ph.D./Ijtihad [Mutajazzi]. For admission to this phase require two years of teaching experience in a recognized religious educational institution.
Doctoral/Ijtihad [Mutajazzi] Phase:
It would be the earnest endeavor to create facilities of higher research and teaching for the students, and every effort would be made to facilitate/provide opportunities to the students who want to excel in one of the fields of specialization as scholars.
Only those students would be entertained who have at least three years of teaching experience in a recognized religious educational institution and have proven themselves in research and writings.
The duration of this phase would be 3-6 years. The student would be required to write a dissertation of 80,000-100,000 words and give two public seminars on his field of research. The Ph.D. degree would be awarded to the student once his research has been approved by two out of three research advisors/professors and he successfully defends his research findings through viva-voice by a research board.
Educational year:
The Al Kauthar educational system would be guided by Christian calendar. Friday would be weekly holiday, besides summer vacations, winter and Muharram. Following would be the distinct features: -
1. The institution would be run on semester system.
2. Every semester would be of 115 days.
3. There would be six classes of 42 credit hours, in each semester.
Examination and Grading:
1. Every subject is compulsory; therefore the students would be required to pass it.
2. 50% marks would be allocated for tests/assignments/quiz during the semester and for 50% marks would be a written examination at the end of every semester.
3. The grading would be in the following manner:
60% Pass
60% - 69% C Grade
70% - 79% B Grade
80% - 89% A Grade
90% - 100% A+ Grade
Student obtaining less than 60% marks would be considered fail.
4. A student failed in one subject can repeat it for once only.
5. A student failed in two subjects would be discharged from the institution.
6. Any student, who does not appear in the exams, without proper permission, would be marked zero and his case would be referred to the disciplinary committee.
7. A student can take a repeat exam, provided he has been granted permission, due to genuine reasons, by the competent authority.
It is obligatory to every student has the religious obligation that he should abide the Islamic, social and moral values at the Al Kauthar.
1. A student is not allowed to interact with any employee of the Al Kauthar Islamic University. He should contact the concerned Incharge for any problem faced.
2. Every student has to follow rules and regulations prescribed by the management of the Al Kauthar Islamic University.
3. Every student would wear uniform within the University premises.
4. No student would be allowed to change the room once allotted. However, Incharge/warden can change the room keeping in view the administration/lodging problem.
5. Every student is required to keep his room and belonging neat and clean.
6. It is the responsibilities of everyone to safeguard the University assets; therefore nobody is allowed to use anything without prior permission.
7. Guests are not allowed in the hostels.
8. Important guests, with prior approval, can be met only in specified room.
9. Nobody is allowed meetings and telephone calls during the classes.
1. Teachers would call the roll at the start of every class.
2. Any student coming and going out of the class would be treated as absent.
3. A student entering into the class ten minutes late would be considered absent, and three continuous less than ten minutes entries into the class would be counted as one attendance.
4. A fine of Rs. 40/- would be charged for one absent.
5. A student has to take prior permission from the Incharge for not coming to the class or leave. In case of an emergency, the Incharge should be informed at the first availability. However, the Incharge alone would determine an emergency situation.
6. A student making eight absent classes in one mouth or ten absent classes in two months would be warned first orally and then in writing. Third time his case would be referred to the disciplinary committee and the decision would be made according to the rules and regulation.
7. The relevant Incharge would determine any genuine excuse.
Keeping in view the religious/national days a list of different vacations/holidays is given below, which are 133 days in total. This schedule is only applicable to the teaching staff and students. For other employees of the Al Kauthar a different schedule for holidays is applied.
Contact Information:
Al-Kauthar Islamic University
H-8 Sector
Islamabad, Pakistan
Website: http://www.alkauthar.edu.pk/index.html
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I'm sorry Tom, but I am not certain that I understand how this known problem applies to my problem. select * from employee_passcode_update('system',100000, 'DOGGY'); ERROR: value for domain d_passcode violates check constraint "d_passcode_check" I call the same function from pqlib using PQexecParams and the next thing I know. select * from employee_passcode where id = 100000; id | passcode | mod_user | timestamp --------+----------+----------+------------------------------- 100000 | DOGGY | system | 2005-07-06 11:37:09.926907-04 Where \df employee_passcode_update List of functions Schema | Name | Result data type | Argument data types --------+--------------------------+------------------ +---------------------------------------- public | employee_passcode_update | d_employee_id | d_user_name, d_employee_id, d_passcode and \d employee_passcode Table "public.employee_passcode" Column | Type | Modifiers -----------+---------------+----------- id | d_employee_id | not null passcode | d_passcode | mod_user | d_user_name | timestamp | d_timestamp | Indexes: "employee_passcode_pkey" PRIMARY KEY, btree (id) Foreign-key constraints: "employee_passcode_mod_user_fkey" FOREIGN KEY (mod_user) REFERENCES employee(user_name) The same plpgsql function is being called each time. Additionally, I believe that the same checks work from php. However, if I cast the D_PASSCODE to a varchar and back in the function implementation I do get the expected exception when called from PQexecParams. Which is good. It means I have a work around, though I really do not want to updated hundreds of functions to do this. (I suspect that this will be my short term solution) Just casting to a D_PASSCODE does nothing. I am guessing this is because p_passcode, my function parameter in question, is already a D_PASSCODE. I have also been bitten by the problem you are describing. But, that one is a problem even when called from psql if I am not mistaken. Does psql not use pqlib? Perhaps it is something about PQexecParams that is the problem. I will test in a little while. Thanks for you help Robert Perry On Jul 6, 2005, at 10:35 AM, Tom Lane wrote: > Robert Perry <rlperry(at)lodestonetechnologies(dot)com> writes: > >> It looks like the data is not checked when passed to the >> function and from their on out since it is already the correct type >> it is not checked again. Has anyone else seen something like this? >> > > IIRC, plpgsql does not know anything about domains and does not > enforce > domain constraints when assigning to local variables or the function > result. The same is true of the other PLs, though I think it could > only > matter for the function result in those cases (internal variables > aren't > of SQL types anyway for them). You could probably work around this by > writing explicit casts to the domain inside the function, eg > "RETURN x::domain" not just "RETURN x". > > I thought the unfinished work for domains was mentioned on the TODO > list > but I don't see anything about it right now. > > regards, tom lane > > ---------------------------(end of > broadcast)--------------------------- > TIP 2: you can get off all lists at once with the unregister command > (send "unregister YourEmailAddressHere" to > majordomo(at)postgresql(dot)org) >
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Personalised Love Bird Kiss Framed Print
This 'Love Bird Kiss' Personalised Framed Print is so adorable and would make a beautiful keepsake to cherish for years to come! It'd be a perfect gift for any couple, whether for an engagement, wedding or anniversary. Or you might want to show your loved one how much you care by buying this for Christmas, Valentine's Day, a birthday or as a 'just because'!
The fine print features two colourful, chirpy looking birds holding their hearts in their beaks as they share a kiss! You can customise the piece by adding the names of the couple and an important date, such as the date they first met, when they got engaged, when they got married or just a significant date that they always proclaim means a lot to them.
It is printed onto high quality matte paper and you can choose a black, white or oak frame to finish the piece off nicely ! The finished print measures 23 x 23 cm.
- Name of Couple
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- Frame Colour (White, Black or Oak)
- Telephone Number (essential for delivery)
Dimensions: 23 x 23cm
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text: Denon just released all new A/V receivers. The IN-Command AVR-X3000 and AVR-X4000 are all packed with the latest in HDMI, Networking and HD Surround technologies. Imagine sending audio and video to more than one zone and being fully networking, including AirPlay and many other streaming options. These new Denon receivers look tough to beat from a feature/performance and price standpoint. Read more about the Denon AVR-X3000 and AVR-X4000 Receivers Let us know what you think. Are you buying one?


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Lea Michele Working on New Album
Lea Michele is finally making her dream a reality!
Lea Michele is finally making her dream a reality!
'Glee' season 4 is in no shortage of star power, what with its recurring roles for both Hollywood icons Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson, and even the recent casting of 'American Idol' vet and runner-up Jessica Sanchez. Still, the latest potential casting might just satisfy plenty of longtime 'Glee' fantasies, as the FOX musical drama has its sights on theatre legend Bette Midler for an upcoming role. Given her notoriety, however, would she play herself or an all-new character?
With the presidential election year in full swing, 'Glee' embraces the red, white and blue with a run for senior class president by Brittany (Heather Morris) and Blaine (Darren Criss). Joined by Artie (Kevin McHale) and Sam (Chord Overstreet) respectively, political jokes abound and a few cast members get a perception altering makeover.
After spending what seemed like an entire summer of promos featuring Kate Hudson's 'Glee' season 4 character Cassandra July torture Rachel Berry, the time is almost upon us for the FOX musical hit's fourth year to drop its other big guest star on us: 'Sex and the City's Sarah Jessica Parker! Playing Isabelle Wright, Kurt's new boss, fashion guru and editor of Vogue.com, check out the first look at SJP making her official debut in a new clip from "Makeover!"
This Britney Spears/Brittany Pierce (Heather Morris)-centric episode of 'Glee' is all about comebacks and the often-fickle nature of fame and notoriety ... not to mention a parody on all things Britney.
Hold on to your McKinley High letterman jackets! It looks like 'Glee' star Lea Michele is about make her Rachel Berry dreams a reality, as she's set to record her very first full length album!
Last week's Season 4 premiere of 'Glee' had a few missing faces. Perhaps most noticeably absent was Dianna Agron, who plays -- er, played Quinn Fabray, everyone's favorite pregnant high school cheerleader who involuntarily becomes a PSA for texting and driving.
Season four of 'Glee' is all about changes. Rachel (Lea Michele) is in the Big Apple dancing her heart out at NYADA, Kurt (Chris Colfer) is struggling to find his place in the world, the New Directions are on the hunt for a new star and new members -- and some familiar faces are completely absent.
The upcoming all-Britney Spears episode of 'Glee' includes a bonus serving of the Biebs! Nobody is more creative than 'Glee' when it comes to mashing together songs with similar titles, and now the show is pairing Brit's 'Boys' with Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend.'
A clip from Season 4 of 'Glee' has dropped, featuring Kate Hudson as dance teacher Cassandra criticizing Lea Michele's beloved Rachel Berry...
From just about the minute people heard that NBC was developing an adult musical series about Broadway show-business, 'Glee' comparisons and contrasts flew left and right. Now that 'Smash' has come and establish itself as a separate entity, will 'Fame' face the same stigma upon returning to TV? Will 'Fame' face greater scrutiny now that 'Glee' is headed to New York, or will people remember which came first? Who's behind the new series?


text: Situated along the Gilbert River and the historic site of the Quebec gold rush, discover a wealth of activities at our unsurpassed resort. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Beauce Valley, Camping la Roche d'Or is the perfect spot for a family vacation! This seasonal resort offers full-service sites and tent sites where you can enjoy the rustic charm of the pine forest and panoramic views. Take advantage of our location along the historic site of the Quebec Gold rush on the Gilbert River. In fact, the largest gold nugget in Canada, the McDonald nugget weighing 1280 grams, was found right here. You too can look for gold nuggets in the Gilbert River! The resort also boasts an active social committee that plans themed activities every weekend throughout the summer. We host some of Quebec's best-known musicians for concerts and dancing. There is never a dull moment at the Roche d'Or! Take advantage of our location and visit local attractions such as the Miniature village of Baillargeon, Museum of Antique Cars, Beauceville Golf or Le Ganoué Theater. With so much to do and so much to see, we know you won't want to leave!


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Baird Wants Fans & Public To Enjoy 'Nemesis'By Caillan
November 17, 2002 - 5:20 PM
Director Stuart Baird said recently he hopes 'Star Trek Nemesis' will not only appeal to the core fan base, but also entice the general public to sample the franchise.
"My greatest wish is that the fans will love this movie," Baird told David Bassom in Dreamwatch (via Sci-Fi Pulse). "I hope the fans will want to see it several times, because it's got so much in it for them. I really don't want to disappoint any of the fans. Even though I'm not a Trekkie myself, I respect all those people who have loved the characters all these years. I also hope 'Nemesis' will open the door for other people who may not be interested in a Star Trek movie. I hope they say, 'Well, this sounds like a good movie. Let's go see it and enjoy it as a movie in it's own right!'"
The director of 'Executive Decision' and 'U.S. Marshals,' Baird is a Hollywood veteran, with Oscar nominations for editing 'Superman' and 'Gorillas In The Mist.' But he had to brush up on his Star Trek knowledge before starting work on the film. "I admitted straight away that I had never been a Trekkie. I don't remember seeing any of the Star Trek movies. I said to Rick [Berman] and John Logan and everybody, 'The back story is all well and good and we're not going to undermine that, but I hope that everyone who hasn't seen or been involved in the Star Trek ethos will enjoy the movie and understand it and get full satisfaction from it in it's own right.' I just treated 'Nemesis' like a stand alone movie."
Although he 'went to school' and watched the previous Trek feature films, Baird resolved to give the film his own personal touch, particularly with the Reman scenes. "I decided I was going to approach it in a slightly different way photographically. Obviously I didn't design the set or costumes for the Enterprise, but I photographed the Enterprise in a slightly different way. I brought my cameraman Jeff Kimball, and my costume designer, Bob Ringwood, on to the show. And obviously the whole Reman world - the bad guys' world - gave me the opportunity to design something new."
Just like screenwriter John Logan, Baird felt 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' was an example for other Trek films to follow. "Looking back, 'The Wrath of Khan' was my style of movie," reveals Baird. "So I really followed that in terms of its energy and filmic sense."
The full interview can be found in the latest issue of Dreamwatch, out now. Alternatively, further extracts can be found here at Sci-Fi Pulse.
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BLACK Country musician Bev Pegg will be raising funds for Age Concern at his next charity gig as a tribute to his long-time bandmate Harry Rowlands who died last year.
Bev Pegg and his Cowboy Band will be dedicating their forthcoming sold-out Hagley Community Centre concert on Saturday May 17 to popular bass player Harry, who died last November - three years after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
Harry from Unwin Crescent, Stourbridge, was a volunteer and director at Age Concern, which helps the town's elderly; he also played a major role in the redevelopment of the Elton Centre a few years ago.
Bev said: "During his retirement years, Harry gave a lot of his time assisting Age Concern – Stourbridge on a voluntary basis.
"He also loved participating in our country music gigs, so as a tribute to Harry all of the profits from this event will be donated to Age Concern - Stourbridge."
Harry played for many years in Bev Pegg's Rock 'n' Roll Band, Cowboy Band and Skiffle Group and over the years he shared the stage with a host of famous names including Robert Plant, Jasper Carrott, Clifford T Ward, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Sonny Curtis, Tommy Mundon, Duncan Swift and many others.
Bev's six-piece Cowboy Band has become an established act on the UK country scene over the past few years. The line-up comprises Maurice Hipkiss on pedal steel guitar, dobro and violin, Pete Hartley on violin and mandolin, Pete Boddis on guitar, banjo, mandolin and vocals, Ken Wright on drums and vocal; and Bev on lead vocals and guitar.
While Bev's old school pal Roy Parry has taken over Harry's role as bassist in the band Roy, who has sung and played with many famous names over the years, was in The Rhythmaires with Bev in the late 1950s. He then went on to sing with Brian Pearsall's Big Band, The Hedley Ward Orchestra, and then travelled the world entertaining on the QE2 before settling in Reno, Nevada, for 25 years.
He moved back to the UK a few years ago, however, and has now joined Bev's band.
For more Bev Pegg gig dates and details check out www.bevpegg.co.uk/


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Elderly Rap Choir [VIDEO]
The older you get…….the more beats you can drop. I have to give this choir props for not singing the same old Christmas songs; Eminem is way better. Trust us, the video just keeps getting better the longer you watch it!
When I first watched the video, I was a little bit worried that my ears were going to be damaged forever. Man was I wrong, because these cats are pretty good!! Not only did the choir start off with the classic Eminem single 'Lose Yourself', but go on to cover songs from Outcast, all the way to MC Hammer's 'U Can't Touch This.' Your welcome in advance.
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With Crate & Barrel opening at International Plaza today and the new Ikea still drawing crowds, it looked like we had finally reached retail Nirvana.
My friends at the Deal Divas blog, however, insist we're still lacking because we don't have H&M, a trendy European fashion outlet. Man, it's always something.
Speaking of civic validation, Tampa still hasn't played host to MTV's Real World. But where would the cast reside: Ybor, SoHo or Channelside? I'm thinking the Box Factory Lofts next to Ikea.
Or maybe they could just live in the Ikea store and eat meatballs every night.
Seen on a bumper sticker: I'm Still Conservative And I'm Not Giving Up.
Kudos to Lime for allowing nonprofit groups to stage fundraisers at the trendy SoHo sports bar and restaurant.
At 7 p.m. tonight, it hosts Project Akilah, an effort to build a business and vocational training school for young women in Rwanda.
Tampa native Elizabeth Davis leads the effort.
Meanwhile, Pepin Distributing marketing director Bill Gieseking is striving to be the Leukemia and Lymphoma Suncoast Man Of The Year. He's gathering supporters at Splitsville in Tampa at 5:30 tonight for a fundraiser.
Add Rashad Young to the list of young people we should support.
During my visit to St. Petersburg's Sanderlin Elementary Tuesday, I asked Rashad, 11, about goals. Instead of giving the common MTV Cribs answer about wanting a fancy car or a mansion, he said he wanted to go to college, earn a master's degree, find a wife and be successful.
In that one moment, he became my new hero.
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Here's more news and "stuff" to read up on.
At X-Play there's two new Fallout 3-related videos up this week. Above you, can find their video titled, "Five Thing We Love About Fallout." Additionally, they have a video showing off recommended PC mods created by G.E.C.K. users.
More Operation: Anchorage reviews are making their way online — including reviews at Joystiq and GamePro. Here's an excerpt from the latter:
Gameplay is classic Fallout 3, but with enough tweaks to feel like you're almost playing a different game. In virtual Alaska health and ammo aren't picked up from the enemy (which disappear Matrix-style when killed) but from dispensers located at random locations. New weapons, including the powerful Gauss rifle, are now available and gamers will also get a chance to work with and command NPC's. Other gameplay elements like the barren, snow filled setting and unique enemies like the stealth camo wearing Crimson Dragoons are not only welcome, but feel like a tip of the hat to other classic games (Metal Gear Sold/Gray Fox anyone?)
In another Anchorage news, the guys over at IGN have put up a walkthrough guide for the DLC.
Finally, at File Planet, voting has commenced for their PC GOTY, which includes Fallout 3.