NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 17 Jun 1999 to 18 Jun 1999 - Special issue (#1999-443)
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Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [DUC] HUMOR: The Star Trek Euphemisms for...
2. MISC> [DUC] PR: National Park Service Independence Day Concert Press
Release
3. RESOUR> [p_a_place] INFO: Seniors w/ Children Pairings
4. K12> [Classroom Connect] M&M Software--new titles
5. K12> [edresource] The Well Connected Educator
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:05:57 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> [DUC] HUMOR: The Star Trek Euphemisms for...
From: P.A. Gantt [mailto:pga...@ipix.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 7:39 AM
To: DUC
Subject: [DUC] HUMOR: The Star Trek Euphemisms for...
The Top 12 Star Trek Euphemisms for Death
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12> Sleeps with the Tribbles
11> Zeroing out the Tricorder
10> Taking Acting Lessons from Shatner
9> Pulling a Spock Without a Planet Genesis to Back It Up
8> Boldly Going, Going, Gone
7> Beam Me Up, God-y!
6> On Permanent Holodeck Duty
5> Transferred to the U.S.S. Oblivion
4> Achieving Warp Zero
3> Doing the Vulcan Ground Meld
2> Inducing a phase variance in the isolinear array to contain
the tachyon particle overload, if you know what I mean.
and Topfive.com's Number 1 Star Trek Euphemism for Death...
1> Visiting Shatner's Hair
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:06:03 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> [DUC] PR: National Park Service Independence Day Concert Press
Release
From: Karen Ellis [mailto:guava...@earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 3:06 PM
To: DUC
Subject: [DUC] PR: Independence Day Concert Press Release
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 00:01:40 EDT
Subject: Independence Day Concert Press Release
PRESS
June 14, 1999
Contact: Caldwell Gray 703.242.3647
National Park Service
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT
Presented by MCI WorldCom
Featuring Shirley Caesar and Ralph Stanley
Sunday, July 4, 4 p.m. - 9:10 p.m., Free
Sylvan Theatre on the Washington Monument Grounds
National Public Radio to broadcast the concert nationally
WAMU-FM will carry the concert locally beginning at 4 p.m.
Gospel legend Shirley Caesar, bluegrass master Ralph Stanley and
Latin jazz king Tito Puente will headline the 1999 National Park Service
Independence Day Concert presented by MCI WorldCom at The Sylvan Theatre on
the Washington Monument grounds Sunday, July 4 starting at 4 p.m. (Please
note: Tito Puente’s inclusion in any advance press is embargoed until after
his 6/25/99 performance at Wolf Trap.) The 7th annual concert and live
public radio broadcast will entertain visitors to the National Mall and
radio
audiences throughout the country with a powerful all-American mix of
gospel,
bluegrass, New Orleans rhythm and blues, roots-rock, Piedmont blues, Latin
jazz, Hawai’ian and Bulgarian Rom (Gypsy) music.
The Independence Day Concert kicks off with the Piedmont blues of
John Jackson. Born in Woodville, Virginia, Jackson was weaned on the
string
band music his parents and relatives played at country dances and parties.
His musical education also consisted of listening to 78 rpm recordings of
Jimmie Rogers, Blind Blake and Blind Boy Fuller. After moving his family
to
Fairfax County, Virginia, Jackson met noted folklorist Dr. Charles “Chuck”
Perdue who introduced him to the D.C. blues revival of the ‘60s. Jackson
became a regular at the District’s blues hot spot, The Ontario Club, where
he
met and performed with legendary bluesmen Reverend Gary Davis, Mississippi
John Hurt, Skip Davis and others. In 1986 he received the most prestigious
honor awarded to traditional American artists, the National Heritage
Fellowship “Living Treasure” Award. Jackson’s first recording in over a
decade, “Front Porch Blues,” has just been released on Alligator Records.
From the Virginia foothills, the show travels to the Pacific as
Eddie
Kamae and The Sons of Hawai’i perform old hula melodies, traditional island
love songs and tunes by contemporary Hawai’ian composers. Formed in the
early ‘60s, the group spearheaded the Hawai’ian Cultural Renaissance which
renewed interest in traditional island language and music. Joining ukulele
master Kamae are guitarists “Bradda Mitty” Hoapili Smith and Pekelo Cosma.
The afternoon concert concludes with “diesel-billy” guitar-slinger
Bill Kirchen and his red-hot roots-rock outfit Too Much Fun. A founding
member of Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen, Kirchen and his
blazing
Telecaster helped compose the encyclopedia of rock guitar with a spirited
mix
of country, blues, boogie-woogie and psychedelia. From 1967 to 1976
Kirchen
played and sang on ten Commander Cody albums, his most noteworthy
contribution being the infamous, riff-driven hit, “Hot Rod Lincoln.” Since
then he has collaborated with numerous artists including Nick Lowe, Elvis
Costello, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Gimble and Link Wray.
The evening concert and national radio broadcast begins at 6 p.m.
with bluegrass banjo master Ralph Stanley and his Clinch Mountain Boys.
Hailing from the Clinch Mountains in southwestern Virginia, Stanley and his
brother Carter formed the Stanley Brothers in 1946 and pioneered the
trademark bluegrass harmonies that became known as the “high lonesome
sound.”
Since Carter’s death in 1966, Ralph has carried the torch of old-time
Appalachian mountain music, touring constantly and staying true to the
craft
he learned from radio broadcasts of the Carter Family, the Monroe Brothers,
Grampa Jones and other legendary performers. In 1998 Stanley released
“Clinch Mountain Country” which featured performances with George Jones,
Porter Wagoner, Marty Stuart, Bob Dylan, Ricky Skaggs, Dwight Yokum, Vince
Gill, Patty Loveless and Diamond Rio.
The show continues with the Yuri Yunakov Ensemble performing
traditional Bulgarian “wedding music.” Integral to community celebrations,
the music is an eclectic mix of Indian, Turkish and Balkan folk sung in
Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian and Romani (Gypsy). Based in New
York
City, saxophonist Yunakov and his ensemble celebrate their homeland’s rich
musical heritage, incorporating haunting melodies and complex rhythms with
stunning improvisational virtuosity.
From the Silk Road the concert heads to Bourbon Street for some
steamy New Orleans rhythm and blues from Eddie Bo and Ernie K-Doe. Eddie
Bo’s status as a “Piano Professor” is a testament to his deep understanding
and respect for the music that has grown out of the Crescent City. As one
of
the founders of New Orleans funk, Bo took street band parade music and
mixed
it together with soulful melodies, jazzy improvisation and rockin’ rhythm
and
blues. During his 34-year career he has collaborated with New Orleans’
finest including Art Neville, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and George Porter.
Like Eddie Bo, Ernie K-Doe is a legendary New Orleans rhythm and
blues hero. True to the grand show tradition of New Orleans, his
flamboyant
stage persona is notable for long, decorated fingernails, falling hair
curls
and outrageous on-stage antics. After performing during the fifties with
the
Blue Diamonds, Ruth Brown, Earl King, The Platters and others, K-Doe made
pop
music history in 1961 with his number one R&B hit “Mother-In-Law,” penned
and
produced by Allen Toussaint.
(Please see note.) Next, Tito Puente and his Latin Jazz Ensemble stir up
some spicy salsa, mambo and cha cha. “The King of the Timbale” was born in
New York City where he merged the musical flavors of his parents’ native
Puerto Rico with contemporary jazz and swing. The powerful result has
become
the norm in Latin jazz today. (PLEASE NOTE: Tito Puente’s inclusion in any
advance press is embargoed until after his 6/25/99 performance at Wolf
Trap.)
Lauded as “Gospel’s First Lady,” Pastor Shirley Caesar closes the
concert with an inspired celebration of music and faith. Caesar first
gained
notoriety with the African-American singing-group, The Caravans, in the
late
fifties. Since embarking as a solo artist in 1966, she has recorded over
30
albums and has won nine Grammy Awards. She has also graced the Broadway
stage and has contributed to soundtracks for feature films “The Preacher’s
Wife” and “Rosewood.” Caesar is the pastor of Mt. Calvary Word of Faith
Holy
Church in Raleigh, N.C.
The music will end at 9:10 p.m. as the National Fireworks display
begins. An estimated 350,000 people will hear the concert on the Monument
grounds between 14th and 17th Streets and it will be broadcast on public
radio stations across the country. WAMU-FM (88.5) will carry the entire
concert locally starting at 4 p.m.
Returning to NPR for the seventh year, this award-winning national
radio broadcast is hosted by Nick Spitzer of Public Radio International’s
American Routes and Fiona Ritchie of National Public Radio’s Thistle &
Shamrock, both heard on WAMU-FM.
MCI WorldCom, the presenting sponsor, helps make this year's
concert
possible. The Independence Day Concert is produced by the National Council
for the Traditional Arts for the National Park Service in association with
the National Park Foundation, NBC4, TDI, WAMU-FM, and the Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
The live radio broadcast is co-produced by WAMU and distributed by
National Public Radio. Additional funding support is provided by the
National Endowment for the Arts.
The Independence Day Concert will be interpreted for the
hearing-impaired. For additional press information on the concert, contact
Caldwell Gray at 703.242.3647. For more information on other Fourth of
July
events call The National Park Service at 202.619.7222.
More about the National Park Service
Since 1916, the National Park Service has been the steward of what
now numbers 378 special places set aside to protect the nation’s most
precious natural and cultural resources. In Washington, DC, the National
Park Service preserves, protects, maintains and interprets the principal
symbols of our national heritage including the Washington Monument and its
grounds, the Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the Vietnam Veteran’s
Memorial, the Korean War Veteran’s Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. This rich
national heritage also includes the National Mall, Dupont Circle, McPherson
Square, Logan Circle, Farragut Square, East Potomac Park at Hains Point,
and
Pennsylvania Avenue; all part of the stewardship responsibilities of the
National Park Service as the Nation’s premier natural and cultural resource
preservation agency. Visit the National Park Service at www.nps.gov.
More about MCI
MCI WorldCom is a global leader in communications services with
1998
revenues of more than $30 billion and established operations in over 65
countries encompassing the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions.
MCI WorldCom is a premier provider of facilities-based and fully integrated
local, long distance, international and Internet services. MCI WorldCom's
global networks, including its state-of-the-art pan-European network and
transoceanic cable systems, provide end-to-end high-capacity connectivity
to
more than 40,000 buildings worldwide. MCI WorldCom is traded on NASDAQ
under
WCOM. For more information on MCI WorldCom, visit the World Wide Web at
http://www.wcom.com.
More about the National Council for the Traditional Arts
The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is a private,
not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the presentation and documentation
of
traditional arts in the United States. Founded in 1933, it is the nation’s
oldest producing and presenting organization with this focus. The programs
of the Council celebrate and honor arts that are deeply traditional—music,
crafts, stories and dance passed down through time by families, communities
and tribal, ethnic and occupational groups. NCTA stresses quality and
authenticity in presenting folk artists to the public in concerts, national
and international tours, festivals, radio programs, television programs,
films and recordings.
More about the National Park Foundation
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is the official nonprofit
partner
of the National Park Service. Created by Congress in 1967, the foundation
raises support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to protect
and
enhance America's national parks. Over the past five years, NPF has
awarded
more than $42 million in direct support to the National Parks. For more
information about NPF, visit www.nationalparks.org.
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:06:14 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> [p_a_place] INFO: Seniors w/ Children Pairings
From: P.A. Gantt [mailto:pga...@ipix.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 3:26 PM
To: p_a_
Subject: [p_a_place] INFO: Seniors w/ Children Pairings
Older Adult Service and Information System (OASIS)
and other Senior Links Phoenix, AR area
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A Program where kids teach seniors the computer
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Phone:
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"...Educational Opportunities
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Northwest Valley
ASU Lifelong Learning Programs -- Sun Cities
19403 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West • (602) 546-9659
Offered by Arizona State University's College of Extended Education, the
Lifelong Learning classes run the gamut from travel lectures and tai chi to
conversational Spanish and computer literacy. Residents have their pick of
about 10 locations for these low-cost classes. ASU also offers Elderhostel,
an international travel and learning program for mature travelers.
Rio Sun Cities
12535 W. Smokey Dr., Surprise • (602) 583-0548
With support from Rio Salado College, seniors can take a number of
noncredit classes by enrolling in R.I.S.E. (Rio Institute for Senior
Education).
The program asks for a nominal annual fee and lets you take any class,
from Spanish to handwriting analysis to literature appreciation. A few
for-credit computer classes are also available.
Southeast Valley
Mesa Community College
1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa • (602) 461-7000
Mesa Community College reaches out to retirees with a program called New
Frontiers for Learning in Retirement. Of interest to seniors are classes in
computers, history, Spanish and more.
Sun Lakes Education Center
25105 S. Alma School Rd. • (602) 802-8000
An arm of Chandler-Gilbert Community College, this center offers a variety
of noncredit classes, including Spanish, creative writing, financial
planning,
Southwest history, art, fitness and nutrition.
Northeast Valley
Scottsdale Community College
9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale • (602) 423-6000
The college's Senior Adult Program offers courses of interest to seniors,
along with lecture series and special events. Choose from courses on
history, the environment, religion, English literature, contemporary
cinema,
computers, yoga and "cerebral aerobics." The program also sponsors
55-Alive driving classes and a Silver Striders walking club. Call the
program
directly at (602) 423-6559.
Volunteer Opportunities:
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Arizona Emeritus
1366 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix • (602) 264-2255
Emeritus professionals such as former lawyers, teachers, scientists,
engineers, accountants and business managers are recruited into a variety
of volunteer positions through this new program run by the Area Agency on
Aging.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
1366 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix • (602) 264-7787 (West Valley),
(602) 649-6455 (East Valley)
RSVP assists people 55 and older in discovering uses for their creativity,
energy and expertise. Volunteers are placed with nonprofit organizations
and public agencies.
SCORE
2828 N. Central Ave., Phoenix • (602) 640-2329
The Service Corps of Retired Executives consists of volunteers giving time
as mentors to those wanting to start their own businesses.
Volunteer Bureau of the Sun Cities
14475 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West • (602) 546-1774
The Volunteer Bureau is a placement service, and among the many
organizations served by Bureau volunteers are AARP, Habitat for Humanity,
the Arizona Humane Society and Northwest Valley schools.
Volunteer Center of Maricopa County
1515 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix • (602) 263-9736
The center works with more than 750 nonprofit and public agencies, such as
the Salvation Army, the Association of Arizona Food Banks and local
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:06:20 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: K12> [Classroom Connect] M&M Software--new titles
From: c...@listserv.classroom.com [mailto:c...@listserv.classroom.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 3:33 PM
To: Classroom Connect Mailing List
Subject: [Classroom Connect] M&M Software--new titles
New Titles at http://www.mm-soft.com
For Windows I have added two new titles.
Animated Arithmetic [ME4330] Another beautiful program
from award winning Flix Productions. Practice addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division. Answer ten
questions correctly and you will be rewarded with a
game. Requires Windows 95 / 98 and 32 bit color.
1st-5th. Grade. [sw]
Match Plus [GP4329] You can match the upper case
with lower case letters, pictures with words or math
problems with the answer. Requires Windows 95 / 98.
kindergarten - 4th. [sw]
For Macintosh:
State Facts [SS6158] Memorize our states and
capitals with this drill and practice program.
4-7th. [sw]
Hexx II [GA6157] Mr Monkey shoots the hexagons
down to win this game of skill and luck. Many levels
of play with nice music and graphics. Requires 256 color
display. 1st-adult. [sw]
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 08:06:23 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: K12> [edresource] The Well Connected Educator
From: Arun-Kumar Tripathi
[mailto:trip...@amadeus.statistik.uni-dortmund.de]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 4:44 PM
To: Education Resource Listservs
Subject: [edresource] The Well Connected Educator
Dear EdResource Community,
Where in the World is the Well Connected Educator?
In case you've missed the monthly messages of Well Connected Educator and
wondered where we had gone, here's the great news. The Well Connected
Educator merged with Technology & Learning magazine. The new web site -
called TechLEARNING - http://www.techlearning.com - is bigger and better
than ever.
All your favorite features of both WCE and T&L are now in a single place.
You'll be able to search:
* databases of teacher-written articles about classroom technology use,
* databases of software reviews,
* databases of teacher-recommended web sites,
* and much more.
And WCE's prizes are back:
* Write an article or story and win great software from The Learning
Company.
* Tell all about your favorite web site for Teachers' Choice and win great
software from Knowledge Adventure.
And the first new forum starts soon. What do you think of online
advertising? Be sure to let everyone know.
We're excited and we think you'll be excited too. Please visit soon and:
Read great new articles and stories:
* Using Technology as a Tool for Teaching Across the Curriculum
* Choosing New Math Software
* Expanding Your Classroom
* A Monster E-Mail Exchange Project
Enjoy new Web Tours:
* Resources on Slavery in Modern Western History
* Web-Based Science Networks
* Botanical Adventures
* Standards and Assessments
Visit early and often, and please don't forget to write.
Contact E-mail: Gwen (gw...@gsn.org)
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Gwen Solomon, Co-Director
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(formerly The Well Connected Educator)
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http://www.techlearning.com
http://www.techlearning.com/index2.html
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The Well Connected Educator is the on-line publishing center for the K-12
community to write, read, and talk about educational technology.
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Sincerely
Arun Tripathi
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