1. ‘Deconstructing “You’ve Got Blog”‘- http://fawny.org/decon-blog-book.html. I don’t find this particularly interesting. Probably only the last few sentences are worth reading.

2. Technologies of the Self: A Seminar with Michel Foucault, edited by Luther H. Martin, Huck Gutman, Patrick H Hutton, 1988, The University of Massachusetts Press, Amherst

Two – Technologies of the Self, Michel Foucault

Foucault identify four type of “technologies” which are ‘technologies of production’, ‘technologies of sign systems’, ‘technologies of power’ and ‘technologies of the self’ (1988, 18).

He states that ‘technologies of the self’ allows people ‘to effect by their own means or with the help of others a certain number of operations on their own bodies and souls, thoughts, conduct, and way of being, so as to transform themselves in order to attain a certain state of happiness, purity, wisdom, perfection, or immortality.” (1988,18)

3. Mass Hysteria: Critical Psychology and Media Studies, Lisa Blackman and Valerie Walkerdine, 2001, Palgrave, Hampshire.

Page 11

Quoting Foucault:

When a man comes before his judges with nothing but his crimes, when he has nothing to say about himself, when he does not do the tribunal the favour of confiding to them something like the secret of his own being, then the judicial machine ceases to function. (1988:151)

Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà – Les Beautés Du Diable by Francois Dompierre

Bedřich Smetana – Má Vlast Moldau (Vltava): City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (EMH Classical)

Bohemian Rhapsody also by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

But nothing’s like the real man himself

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody [
High Definition ]

Queen – Who Wants to Live Forever

Queen The Show Must Go On

Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors

Job Announcement Number: NC-11-9106 – Full listing: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100589377

SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 – $115,742.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD: Friday, July 01, 2011 to Friday, July 29, 2011

SERIES & GRADE: GG-1001-13

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Excepted Service Term

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy – Washington DC Metro Area, DC

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All groups of qualified individuals

JOB SUMMARY:

*_THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NON-U.S. CITIZENS ONLY._*
Serves as Chief of the Vietnamese Service and is responsible for all managerial, administrative, editorial and programming for radio and Internet for the Vietnamese audience.

*This position is NOT covered by an Union Agreement*

*/INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY /*

/*The BBG is conveniently located within walking distance of the Blue, Orange, **Yellow and Green Metro lines.*/

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multicultural organization that encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of the Voice of America, which delivers high quality, multimedia programming in 44 language to audiences worldwide; the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti); the International Broadcasting Bureau, which provides transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee organization – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. Our staff of dedicated professionals serves as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions.

*THE VACANCY IS CONCURRENTLY BEING ADVERTISED UNDER DELEGATED EXAMINING PROCEDURES FOR ALL U.S. CITIZENS UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT # DEU-11-106.*
*NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS VACANCY # NC-11-9106 ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ONLY ALLOW CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. WE CANNOT MANUALLY MOVE YOUR APPLICATION TO VACANCY # DEU-11-106 ANNOUNCEMENT, CURRENTLY BEING ADVERTISED. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE APPLYING UNDER THE CORRECT ANNOUNCEMENT.

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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* Applicant must be a Non-U.S. Citizen and indicate that on resume.
* Applicant must apply by email, fax, in person, or by mail.
* Must be able to read, write, speak, and translate in Vietnamese
and English
* Relocation expenses MAY BE paid.
* Working nights, weekends, holidays and travel is required.

Duties

–Exercises supervisory responsibility over a staff, providing editorial direction.

–Responsible for selecting and approving subject matter to be covered in radio and new media programs.

–Arranges for staff members to cover events, write scripts, and/or produces radio programs.

–Coordinates assistant editors in the selection of source materials used in radio and new media programs.

–Plans and formulated short-term and long-term radio and new media programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

*Basic Requirement For the Position:* Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level which is directly related to this line of work *AND* working knowledge of the Vietnamese language is required. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

*Examples of Specialized Experience* *includes:* the ability to manage, supervise and lead a staff producing high quality radio and Internet programs for daily broadcasts to a Vietnamese audience; demonstrated knowledge of journalism and journalistic standards for radio and Internet production.

*Additional Key Requirements:*

This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee, on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager, service a one-year probationary period.

*Suitability Determination:* If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Upon receipt of your application, a review will be made to insure you meet the qualifications. We will review your application to ensure you meet the following job competencies/skills.

*-Competencies/Skills*

* *Supervision*
* *Foreign/Domestic Policy*
* *Journalism*
* *Policy and Procedures*

Possession of competencies should be addressed in your cover letter/resume. Each applicant who passes this review will be given further consideration for this position.

If you are offered this position, you will be required to submit security paperwork to establish your suitability for federal employment. Providing false information may be grounds for not selecting you or termination after appointment.

BENEFITS:

The Federal Government offers exceptional benefits to employees, including opportunities for training and advancement, health Insurance, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement benefits, flexible spending accounts, and public transportation subsidies. The link below provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc

OTHER INFORMATION:

*1.* *If you are a male applicant *who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

*2.* *All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.* Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM’s web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

*Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.*

HOW TO APPLY:

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International Broadcasting Bureau

330 Independence Ave, SW

Washington, DC 20237

Human Resources Office, Room: 1543

Attn: Jennifer Warner

Fax Number: 202-382-7542

Phone: 202-382-7500

Direct Line: 202-382-7539

Email: jwarner@bbg.gov

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Resume

*WHAT TO INCLUDE:*

**
*Although the Federal Government does not require a standard application form for most jobs, we do need certain information to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested in the job vacancy announcement and in this brochure, you may lose consideration for a job. Help speed the selection **process by keeping your resume or application brief and by sending only the requested material. Type or print clearly in dark ink.

*Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: *http://www.bbg.gov/about/jobs/info/of0510.pdf

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Jennifer L. Warner
Phone: (202)382-7539
Fax: (202)382-7541
Email: JWARNER@BBG.GOV
Broadcasting Board Governors
330 Independence Avenue SW
ATTN Office of Human Resources
Washington, DC 20237
USA
Fax: (202)382-7541

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referred to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

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By the way, most of what you’ll need to supervise is here – ttp://www.voatiengviet.com

Bring me to life

Beethoven – String Quartet No. 4 in C Minor – Mov. 3-4/4

Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 in C Minor (1)

Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 in C Minor (2)

Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar) old time fiddle style