for my neurons sake, this time the conference wasn't organized by the forum, but by acl. becoming a trained conference lurker, i thought i didn't miss out any variation of presentation. jack mostow was a surprise. i have never listened to a keynote speaker, who choosed to overcome an introdruction by singing a song. i admit, i couldn't figure out why he choosed the title if i have a hammer, blabalbla, but a minute later he didn't give me any chance but to understand.

his talk was less surprising: listen: children talk, computer listens. experiences, statistics and open questions as: what problem is gonna to make a difference? the mistake he made, was deciding to close as he began. please, don't repeat a joke. that just adds a sour flavor.