[tokyoprogressive] TokyoProgressive Intl Edition (Sept 13)

TokyoProgressive Newsletter for September 13, 2006

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IN THIS ISSUE


Mostly announcements...the website does not have a lot new as we transition into another school semester and I am busy getting ready(including this site) ready for school。


SEE BELOW FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF ITEM ONE

ANNOUNCING:  A new feminist site!

See item five below.


Japan specific info in items one and two.

ITEM ONE
FILM: September 17 (Sunday)
ORWELL ROLLS IN HIS GRAVE
http://www.orwellrollsinhisgrave.com/trailer.htm

SEE BELOW FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF ITEM ONE


ITEM TWO
lst Annual Japan Writers Conference
Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
English map at http://www.ocha.ac.jp/english/access/index.html

SEE BELOW FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF ITEM TWO


ITEM THREE
New TokyoProgressive forum address
http://www.tokyoprogressive.org/index/forums/

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http://www.tokyoprogressive.org/index/contact/

ITEM FOUR
Slighly revised creative and education section
http://tokyoprogressive.org/index/index.php/#creativehere


ITEM FIVE
Slightly revised (easier-to-use) links section
http://tokyoprogressive.org/index/index.php/#linkshere


Including:



Japan alternative media links


Alternative media links (E)

What's wrong with the media

Audio/Video
Radio and Video documentaries

Creative/Education
 Poems, books, and even a few cats

Recommended links
Well-researched alternative media

Issues: Consumerism, Economic Justice, Environment, Education, Japan, Peace and War

More Asian Links
JCA-NET LINKS
Many links on such subjects as senior citizens, agriculture and food problems, barrier free, child citizen, environment, human rights, minority groups race, work, media, social criticism....

RECOMMENDED LINKS INCLUDE:

WOMEN IN MEDIA & NEWS
www.wimnonline.org/

                    This relatively recent site has lots, such as:

    * Advertising (16)
    * African Americans in Entertainment (7)
    * Age (5)
    * American Culture (46)
    * Arms & Conflict (11)
    * Asian American community (1)
    * Cartoons (11)
    * Commercialism (11)
    * Criminal Justice & Prisons (12)
    * Disability Issues (11)
    * Domestic Politics (22)
    * Drugs (6)
    * Economics (12)
    * Electoral Politics (10)
    * Environment (10)
    * Feminism (48)
    * Girls and LGBT Youth (21)
    * Health & Sexuality (33)
    * Hip Hop Culture (2)
    * Human Rights & Civil Liberties (22)
    * Humor (16)
    * Immigration (7)
    * International Media (10)
    * International Media Activism (6)
    * Issues in the News (50)
    * Latina/o Community (8)
    * Legal & Political Affairs (3)
    * LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Issues (8)
    * Media Justice Now (5)
    * Media Policy Reform (2)
    * Native American Community (2)
    * Outrages & Responsibilities (20)
    * Parenthood & Family (15)
    * Political Dissent (10)
    * Pop Culture (39)
    * Public Relations (8)
    * Race (25)
    * Reproductive Justice (11)
    * Science (12)
    * Sports (1)
    * Technology & Communication (4)
    * The Blogosphere (12)
    * Transgender Issues (4)
    * Uncategorized (34)
    * US Foreign Policy (14)
    * Violence Against Women (32)
    * War (14)
    * WIMN’s Executive Director’s Blog (35)
    * Workplace Discrimination (19)
    * Youth Activism (6)



             ITEM ONE IN DETAIL



Spring's Monthly Film & Discussion Session



After a break from the scheduled programming to focus on the Israel/Palestine/
Lebanon issue last month, Spring is returning to the "Media" theme which was
voted for two months ago. We are showing "Orwell Rolls in His Grave" on Sunday
the 17th of September at 4pm at Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa.

Sunday, September 17th

From 16:00-

"Orwell Rolls in His Grave" and discussion session

http://www.orwellrollsinhisgrave.com/trailer.htm

 Heaven's Door in Shimokitazawa


http://heavensdoortokyo.fc2web.com/



This is an excellent film, one of the best we have selected over the last three years.
It has received widespread acclaim, so please do your best to come along and participate
as a lively discussion is bound to follow. Potential themes are the depoliticisation
of populations, the effects of technology on the world of work and how themes of
income distribution and class warfare are (not) covered in the mainstream media, plus
much more. e're sorry that this is the third Sunday in the month, but we agreed to
reschedule this month because of another booking at Heaven's Door. We should return to the
second Sunday of the month in October.



In addition to the Spring event, the Amnesty International will invite a speaker
on the mainstream media and alternatives on Wednesday 13th September at 7:30pm at their
office in Kanda. Here are the details of how to get to the office:

From JR Kanda station North exit, turn left along the main road and go over the
crossroads with Starbucks on the right. Take the first left after the crossroads
and walk for about 5 minutes until reaching a main road. Continue across the main road
and find the Kyodo building in the third block on the left, opposite a large
multi-storey carpark. The Amnesty International Japan Office is on the fourth floor.

         Amnesty International Japan Office

         Kyodo Building 4F

         Kandanishiki-cho 2-2

         Chiyoda-ku

          Tokyo-to 101-0054

         Tel: 03-3518-6777

         Fax :  03-3518-6778

         Email: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx




That's all for now! Come on down to the Spring Film and Discussion on Sunday the 17th!
Bring a friend and an Open mind!






ITEM TWO IN DETAIL



CALL FOR PROPOSALS

lst Annual Japan Writers Conference

Location:  Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
(English map at http://www.ocha.ac.jp/english/access/index.html)

Dates:      Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, 2007

The Japan Writers Conference seeks proposals from published authors who wish
to lead workshops or moderate discussions.  The conference will be open to
the public and free of charge for attendees. No honoraria can be provided
for speakers/workshop leaders.  The conference is not-for-profit and will be
staffed by volunteers.

Sessions covering any genre, style, or aspect of writing including poetry,
fiction, essay, memoir, creative non-fiction, academic/textbook writing,
literary translation, cross-genre work, text production, traditional and
non-traditional publishing, and/or literary performance are sought.

Fifty minute session formats may include workshops, guided discussions,
short lectures followed by question and answer, or oral readings plus
discussion.

Sessions can focus on theory and/or practice, e.g., matters of craft,
stylistic concerns, publishing tips, editing strategies, performance
techniques, literary trends /history, issues associated with translation,
etc.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

A.  Please submit the information below, numbered (1-9) as follows, as the
text of an email message:

1.  Your full name
2.  Your email addresses
3.  Professional (employment or academic) affiliation and job title, if
relevant
4.  Preferred 50 minute session type:

lst choice:        a b c d e OR f
2nd choice:           a b c d e OR f

a.  Poster session    b.  Workshop (practical focus with audience
participation)

c.  Oral reading plus discussion.

d.   Short lecture followed by discussion / Q&A

e.  Guided discussion (leader moderates a discussion among the attendees)

f.  Panel (group of authors; in this case each panelist's name, work or
school affiliation and title, and biography will be required -- maximum 3
persons -- please include bio data for each participant if you choose this
format)

5. Presenter biography - including a summary of major recent relevant
publications  -- 150 words maximum.   Please limit the content of this
biography to credentials relevant to the session you plan to do (if a panel,
please include biographical data for each panelist).

6. Session title - 20 words maximum

7.  Session summary - 50 words or less

8.  Session abstract (fuller description) - 150 words maximum

9.  Optional-- Your comment or special request  (requests for equipment will
be met only if the requested equipment can be made available)

B.  The subject line of your emailed proposal should be:

    JWC plus your full name and the date of your submission

(example:         JWC Susan Yamanaka November 7 2006)

C. No attachment files will be accepted or read.  Please do not send website
URLs. Materials other than the information requested above will not be read
or responded to. Proposals that do not conform to the guidelines above will
receive no reply.

D.    Deadline for receipt of proposals:  DECEMBER 1, 2006.

E. Send your proposal (only one proposal per person will be read/allowed) to
both email addresses below simultaneously:

jwconference1@xxxxxxx
AND ALSO
jwconference@xxxxxxxxx


F.  Please note:
1.    Proposals will be selected on the basis of the submitter's background
and experience, the proposal theme and format, and the constraints of the
schedule. We wish to provide a program as varied and balanced as possible
in terms of genres, themes, and format.

2.  Please allow several months response time.  A conference volunteer will
attempt to contact in early 2007 all submitters who reply to this first call
for proposals. (A 2nd call for proposals in early 2007 may occur only if
space remains available in the program.)

3.  The conference can provide no financial assistance or funding
(honoraria, transportation cost reimbursement etc.) for any participant nor
provide any legal documents of any kind for any overseas visitor.
Transportation, lodging, meals, sightseeing activities, etc. if needed, must
be arranged and paid for by attendees.

4.  Although it is expected that participants may wish to bring articles to
share such as books, journals, flyers, and so on, the conference cannot be
responsible for any such articles or for the loss or sale of personal items.

CALENDAR
Proposal deadline:  December 1, 2006
Contact submitters:  Early 2007
Preliminary conference schedule:  Available online in spring, 2007
Conference dates:  October 13 and 14, 2007

Thank you for your interest in the lst Annual Japan Writers Conference. The
committee looks forward to receiving your proposal.

Further details will be available later via a conference website.

Thanks,
Colleen Shiels
Diane Nagatomo
Jane Joritz-Nakagawa




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