ESU: Bologna Process Misused to Fit Short-Term National Agendas

ESU: Bologna Process Misused to Fit Short-Term National Agendas
- Students Protest as Education Ministers Celebrate 10 Years of European Education Reform
PR Newswire
VIENNA, Austria, March 9, 2010



VIENNA, Austria, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Bologna Process has been misinterpreted, misused and twisted to fit
the short-term political goals of the governments. It is sometimes impossible
to recognise the goals of the process: better social conditions for students,
better recognition of foreign degrees and better possibilities to study
abroad," said Ligia Deca, Chairperson of ESU (European Students' Union).


    While education ministers gather in Vienna to discuss and celebrate ten
years of the Bologna Process, students will be protesting in the streets.
Ligia Deca said: "At the same time, the European Union's agenda for economic
competitiveness has often interfered with the Bologna Process goal of better
education and better educational cooperation in Europe.


    "ESU reports from the last 7 years of the Bologna Process have shown that
countries that actively involve students at all levels succeed more often in
implementing the process. The Bologna Process at the European level has had
good student participation the last years. The national and university levels
still have a long way to go in many countries. Students represent 90 % of the
academic community. This must be reflected by accepting students as real
partners in higher education decision-making structures as well as in policy
and budget debates."


    "Budget was always missing to make ministerial commitments for equitable
education a reality. We see that agricultural subsidies currently take up to
40% of the EU budget, while investments in higher education are ridiculously
low and require co-financing from the side of the Member States. We would say
that higher education deserves at least the same financial conditions from
the EU level as agricultural subsidies have."


  


    European Students' Union (ESU), Olav Øye olav@esu-online.org, 
+32-495101879, http://www.esu-online.org

The Game Developers Conference 2010 Opens Its Doors to the World's Largest Gathering of Interactive Entertainmen

The Game Developers Conference 2010 Opens Its Doors to the World's Largest Gathering of Interactive Entertainment Professionals
- Robust Schedule of Content at GDC10 to Offer Learning, Inspiration, and Networking for Creators in All Facets of Game Development, including Emerging Devices, Established Consoles, Flourishing Mobile Platforms and Everything In-between
PR Newswire
SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2010



SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Game Developers Conference(R) 2010 (GDC10) commences today at the
Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco through Saturday, March 13. GDC10
offers game development professionals from all over the world a venue to
share information and insights, uncover opportunities and meet and network
with other professionals who share the same dedication to the craft of game
development. GDC10 plays host to hundreds of sessions and activities,
comprised of a variety of lectures, panels, tutorials, roundtable
discussions, summits, award ceremonies, a bustling expo floor and associated
networking events.


    GDC10 offers a comprehensive look at every branch of the game space
through specialized content tracks focusing on a variety of topics, such as
Game Design, Programming, Visual Arts and Business, as well as a full lineup
of summits focusing on emerging trends and increasingly prominent aspects of
the games industry. These include dedicated summits on Artificial
Intelligence (AI), Independent Games, Social & Online Games, iPhone Games,
Game Localization, GDC Mobile/Handheld, IGDA Education and Serious Games in
addition to a business focused summit, GamesBeat@GDC


    This year, legendary developer Sid Meier will provide the keynote address
for the conference on Friday, March 12 at 10:30 am PST in the Moscone
Convention Center's North Hall. In this rare address, entitled, "The
Psychology of Game Design (Everything You Know Is Wrong)," Meier, the
developer of the genre-defining Civilization series, will convey more then
two decades of game design expertise. The speech will explain how game
developers can use player psychology as the driving force behind a game's
design.


    "GDC is an especially important event for all game developers to attend,"
says Meggan Scavio, event director of the GDC. "It's the one week of the year
where almost the entire development community is assembled in one place to
discuss where business and game design opportunities are emerging, as well as
the best means to address the growing demands of modern game development.
This really is the best place to learn how to keep ahead of the game."


    The conference features more than 400 lectures, panels, tutorials and
roundtable discussions covering all aspects of the game business. The
week-long event also features an Expo and Career Pavilion, Business Center,
the Game Career Seminar, the 12th Annual Independent Games Festival (IGF),
the 10th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, Game Connection@GDC,
GamesBeat@GDC, and more.


    For more information about GDC10, as well as the comprehensive GDC
schedule builder, please visit www.gdconf.com.


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International Cooperate Westpex Ltd Partners With 2 More Factories in China in Order to Address Growing Demand

HONG KONG, March 9, 2010



HONG KONG, March 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- International cooperate Westpex Ltd is in the advanced stages
of negotiating an agreement with two more factories in China to serve the
growing demand for the group's products.


    The first of these two factories to be added to the 
list of Westpex Ltd partnerships deals in the production of Jeans and the
second in the production of disposable plastic products.


    For many years now, Westpex Ltd has maintained a close working
relationship with factories in China and in some cases a formal partnership
with them. The importance of these partnerships has recently been enhanced
due to the growing demand of the Chinese domestic market.


    China, today the global leader in production of goods sold
around the world, has turned much of its production facilities to serve the
demand from its domestic markets.


    Westpex Ltd enjoys a wide and eclectic clientele across the
globe - from large, international chains with outlets in various countries,
to smaller privately owned shops and customers.


    Westpex is well known for hosting its clients during the
Canton Fair, the largest trade fair in the world. Every client is escorted by
an experienced local team, who guide the guest through Canton. The client
selects the products they are interested in and representatives of Westpex
negotiate prices and quality on their client's behalf. This happens twice
every year, in April and October. The Canton Fair is known as a renewing
exhibition, representing all of China's production sector.


    In order to maintain Westpex Ltd's high standards of customer
service and immediate delivery, Westpex Ltd has ensured that it remains high
on the list of priorities for the various factories it works with across
China, many of which have been in partnership with the group for over 20
years and will also be represented at the Canton Fair.


    About Westpex Group - http://www.westpex.com.hk/en/index.php


    Westpex is a privately owned group of companies specializing
in exporting a wide range of finished goods to various world-wide markets:


    Westpex Fashion Limited


    Experts in all types of clothing, garments, shoes, bags and
accessories for women, men, children and babies.


    Westpex Limited


    Professionals in Household Goods, Appliances, Gifts, Toys,
Sundry items, Car Accessories, Construction Goods, Electronics, Sports
Equipment, Patio and Garden, Office and School Supplies, and Furniture.


    With over two decades of experience, Westpex has built a high
calibre , reliable network of quality suppliers in all areas relating to
textile and garment production as well as a diverse range of Household and
many other products. This experience and steady growth has put the group in a
strong position, enabling it to offer high quality products at attractive
prices with fast delivery. Westpex enjoys a wide ranging portfolio of
customers from all over the world, ranging from the United States, Canada,
Mexico and South America, to Asia, Europe and the Middle East.


    Westpex has dedicated teams to serve specific customers
offering their personal attention and service relating to the needs of the
client. In addition, there are individuals who have knowledge and expertise
in particular garments or product categories.


    In order to maintain the highest standards of manufacturing
and excellence associated with the Westpex name and mission, Westpex invested
in its own in-house quality control division. The quality control team at
Westpex works in Southern and Northern China, and is spread out in five
different locations throughout China, conducting on-site visits and applying
stringent monitoring procedures to ensure all products meet the high quality,
standards and on-time delivery requirements specified by its clients.