From randy at scn.org Fri Feb 2 15:16:09 1996 From: randy at scn.org (Randy Groves) Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 15:16:09 -0800 Subject: The new machine is ordered! Message-ID: The PO is in - the machine is supposed to start shipping in the next couple of weeks. A new SPARC 4 - a 110MHz machine with 64MB of memory and an internal 1GB disk drive. Should be a welcome addition. Next we need to look at funding for some new phone lines ... -randy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From kurt at grogatch.seaslug.org Fri Feb 2 11:23:04 1996 From: kurt at grogatch.seaslug.org (Kurt Cockrum) Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 11:23:04 -0800 Subject: History... Message-ID: <199602021923.LAA02338@grogatch.seaslug.org> I have the masters and associational material for the second brochure design (the one Lance Scott assisted with). I also have the big white scribble-sheets we all brainstormed on at one of our early retreats when we were trying to hammer out basic policy. Also present is various ephemeral material from the early days of the project. I also have a few snippets of material from hardware mailing list... Gee, maybe it's time to start the Seattle Community Network Historical Association! :) :) :) --kurt * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From anamioka at redwood.rt.cs.boeing.com Sun Feb 4 18:44:01 1996 From: anamioka at redwood.rt.cs.boeing.com (Aki Namioka) Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 10:44:01 +0800 Subject: Telecom bill limits discussion of abortion Message-ID: <9602051844.AA09790@mashel.rt.cs.boeing.com> How about some cyber-disobedience? - Aki ----- Begin Included Message ----- >From Jeffrey.Johnson at Eng.Sun.COM Mon Feb 5 09:53 PST 1996 >From the SF Examiner, Saturday, 2/3/96 Telecom Bill Bans Abortion Talk on Net By David Phinny (State News Service) WASHINGTON -- Discussion abortion on the Internet could become a criminal act carrying a five-year sentence once the massive Telecommunications Act is signed into law. The 600-page bill approved by Congress Thursday includes a provision specifically prohibiting transimitting any "information, directly or indirectly" relating to abortion. The language is part of a section of the proposed law banning the communication of obscene materials via computers. "Under the guise of criminalizing obscenity, the bill as it is now written includes the most egregious gag rule about abortion-related speech Congress has ever seen," said Rep. Patricia Schroeder, D-Colo., who voted against the entire bill for that reason. "I thought the Internet was supposed to help expand medical knowledge," she continued, "not stop us from sharing what we know." Under Supreme Court rulings, having an abortion is legal, but under the provisions of the bill, discussing it in cyberspace would be forbidden. As passed by Congress, violation of the proposed abortion ban would be considered a felony, punishable by a five-year prison term for the first offense and up to 10 years for each subsequent offense. But debate on the measure in both the House and Senate suggests lawmakers acknowledge they have gone too far. In the House, Schroeder led a handful of lawmakers who protested the ban, contending it would be a direct assault on free speech protected under the Constitution. Many agreed with Schroeder, including civil rights groups and those concerned with free speech on the Internet and how computer technology may affect society. "This is blatantly unconstitutional," said Shari Steele, a staff attorney for the Electonic Frontier Foundation. "It doesn't matter whether you're for or against abortion issues -- under this law you can't even debate the subject on the Internet." Supporters of the bill's language said the intent was to curb the spread of obscene materials on the Interet that may become accessible to children. The section also outlaws pornographic material, but supporters conceded the prohibition on abortion discussions overstepped that goal. Nevertheless, in a rush to put the telecom bill up for a final vote Thursday, congressional leaders refused to withdraw the language. Instead, Rep. Henry Hyde, R-Ill., House Judiciary Committee chairman, entered into a discussion on the House floor with Rep. Nina Lowey, D-NY, to clarify the bill's intent. "Any discussion about abortion -- both pro-life and pro-choice -- is protected by the First Amendment guarantee of free speech," Hyde said. "I certainly agree that nothing in this should be interpreted to inhibit free speech about the topic of abortion. ... Hyde's discussion merely clarified the intent, but it did nothing to change the language of the bill. That will have to be done in a new bill crafted to delete the abortion language from the telecom package... ***END of Story*** [Comment by Jeff Johnson: One possible response to this is to find or create one paragraph of boilerplate text that discusses abortion, and then initiate a campaign to get *all* Internet users to append it to every message they send or post and to post it at every Website. Since the issue here is not abortion itself, but rather violation of free speech, we don't want anyone's personal stance on abortion to get in the way of using this boilerplate material. Therefore, the text should just be *about* abortion without presenting a stance on abortion, i.e., it be neither pro-life nor pro-choice. Either it should just say what abortion is (e.g., a definition from a dictionary), or it should contain both pro-life and pro-choice arguments. Here is some possible text from my American Heritage dictionery: "Abortion: Induced termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is viable."] ----- End Included Message ----- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From comnets at u.washington.edu Thu Feb 15 12:42:54 1996 From: comnets at u.washington.edu (Douglas Schuler) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 12:42:54 -0800 Subject: Community Benefits (from National Capitla FreeNet) Message-ID: <9602152042.AA19806@saul6.u.washington.edu> Here is some possibly useful information from the National Capital FreeNet, FYI. -- Doug > In our work with the National Capital FreeNet in Ottawa we took a first crack at these questions. In a paper called Losing Sleep and Watching Less TV but Socializing More: Personal and Social Impacts of Using the National Capital FreeNet we describe the results of a survey of NCF users that included a question about areas of benefit for users of the system. The largest area of benefit was "improving computer literacy" with 72% reporting help in this area, but many users also reported benefits for "government access and/or participation" (41%) and "work or business" (44%). Here is a table summarizing the results for this question: Percent of Users Reporting Benefits From the NCF for a Variety of Activities Percent Reporting Activity Benefit ------------------------------------------------------------------------ improving computer literacy 71.9 informal learning 66.8 social interactions (discussions with and/or meeting people) 62.7 entertainment 57.0 work or business 44.3 government access and/or participation 41.2 contacting relatives 40.4 improving general literacy 31.3 access to social services 28.4 access to commercial services (shopping, etc.) 14.8 teaching 14.2 access to professional services (doctors, lawyers, etc.) 9.4 formal learning (actual courses) 8.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The full paper and other reports from this study can be found at http://debra.dgbt.doc.ca/services-research -- Andrew Patrick (aa118 at FreeNet.Carleton.CA) Vice-President, National Capital FreeNet * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From wheels at scn.org Thu Feb 15 15:31:36 1996 From: wheels at scn.org (Kevin Higgins) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 15:31:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: SCNA Mailing needs your help Sat. 2/17 from 12 to 4 Message-ID: Hi, As you know, we are forming a new organization to support SCN called Seattle Community Network Association. We are inviting all active SCN users to join as charter members in a mailing we will be sending out to 6000 people next week. We need your help in puttiong the mailing together. Please come to the University District Library (50th & Roosevelt - downstairs) on Saturday, 2/17, from 12 to 4 PM and help us stuff envelopes. THis will be SCN/SCNA's largest mailing effort to date and we need your help to make it successful. Thanks in Advance, -Kevin Higgins --- wheels at scn.org PS. I will buy pizza for the first 10 volunteers! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From erics at goodfunds.com Sun Feb 18 00:39:08 1996 From: erics at goodfunds.com (Eric Smith, CFP) Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 00:39:08 -0800 (PST) Subject: Environment on the Net: Call for Proposals (fwd) Message-ID: (see fwd below) Maybe SCN should have a presence there? ____________________________________________________________________ Eric Smith, Certified Financial Planner || 206-448-7737 || 800-878-2344 || www.goodfunds.com/erics/ "SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING SERVICES SINCE 1986" Wall Street Northwest||KMS Financial Services, Inc.||Seattle, WA USA ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 17:18:18 +0000 From: Linda Greenway To: Friends.of.Linda at wolfe.net Subject: Environment on the Net: Call for Proposals CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO PRESENT ABSTRACTS DUE March 25, 1996 SELECTION OF PRESENTATIONS April 1, 1996 FIRST ANNUAL "ENVIRONMENT ON THE NET" CONFERENCE Washington State Convention Center Seattle, Washington May 9-10, 1996 PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE The Internet has become an invaluable tool in the environmental field. This conference is being established to provide a forum for exchanging ideas and exploring new opportunities for effective use of the Internet for collaboration, outreach, networking, and research related to environmental issues. The conference will bring together environmental professionals from government, industry, academia and members of citizen groups around a range of topics focusing on the internet and environment including invited Plenary lectures on the Environment, the Internet, and how the Internet is becoming a key tool for environmental professionals. The second day of the conference will feature three parallel sessions of submitted presentations on innovative applications of the Internet to the environmental field. The Conference is being organized by Law Seminars International and the Environmental Industry Web Site, with the participation of numerous environmental organizations from all branches of the environmental community. Current information on who's involved can be found at the Conference Web Site: http://www.enviroindustry.com/conference/ CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS If you are involved in using the Internet in areas related to the environmental field, and feel you have something to contribute to the conference, we'd like to hear from you. Proposals to present at the conference are being invited in each of the three program tracks: 1. Using the Internet for Marketing, Outreach and On-line Transactions 2. Using the Internet for Environmental Research and Education 3. Using the Internet for Collaboration and Networking Details about the program, and format for submitting proposals follows. ************************************************************** PROGRAM TRACKS: 1. Using the Internet for Marketing, Outreach and On-Line Transactions Session chair: Steve Rose Publisher, Environmental Industry Web Site homepage at enviroindustry.com (206)-725-1770 This session will examine the use of Internet technologies for improving the effectiveness of environmental program marketing and outreach by for-profit environmental industries, government agencies, and by Non Government Organizations. We are particularly interested in presentations which deal with the following: * case studies of actual environmental marketing and/or outreach programs which have used the Internet * innovative uses of the world wide web (WWW) in marketing and/or outreach programs * discussion of effective marketing strategies for building user volume for environmental web sites * case studies of effective and innovative use of online transactions including use of on-line forms and credit card transaction processing * discussion of Internet environmental employment resources and job search strategies 2. Using the Internet for Environmental Research and Education Session chair: Mr. Joe Edwards Net Information Systems cleanh2o at halcyon.com (206)-682-0060 This session will explore the use of the Internet as a research and education tool for those working in the environmental field. We are interested in presentations related to the following: * environmental resource discovery on the Internet -- topical directories, search engines, search strategies, etc. * descriptions of specific environmental information resources on the Internet, including environmental regulatory, technology, and policy information resources. * case studies regarding the implementation of environmental databases on the Internet * use of the Internet in environmental education 3. Using the Internet for Collaboration and Networking Session co-chairs: Mr. Scott Butner Linda Greenway Battelle Seattle Research Center Environmental Project Consultant butner at battelle.org greenway at wolfenet.com (206)-528-3290 (206)-783-6314 This session track will explore innovative uses of the Internet as a tool for promoting collaboration, networking and public involvement. Opportunities for using the internet to increase government efficiency and responsiveness will be explored. Grass roots organizing tools for activists will also be covered in this track. Particularly sought are presentations related to: * case studies of environmental network-building using Internet technologies * new approaches to Internet-facilitated collaboration and information sharing strategies * innovative strategies to raise public awareness of environmental campaigns * on-line strategies for mobilizing citizen involvement and action including mass e-mail messages and action alert systems * experiences with on-line discussion groups, news groups and forums focused on environmental issues and advocacy * using the internet as a tool to increase government efficiency and responsiveness. * innovative use of groupware in the environmental field * case studies of environmental network-building using Internet technologies * new approaches to Internet-facilitated collaboration or public involvement * application of the "virtual organization" concept to the environmental industry FORMAT AND OTHER INFORMATION While the submission of a formal paper is not a requirement, a descriptive abstract describing the presentation must be submitted to the session chair of the appropriate program track via e-mail no later than March 15, 1996 to permit consideration. Abstracts should not exceed 600 words. Any email attachments should be in a text only format. Abstracts should include the - author(s) name(s) - organizational affiliation (if any) - mailing address - phone number - fax number - e-mail address - session topic addressed by presentation - URL's to the author's web site are also encouraged. This information should be included at the top of the document. Presenters will be notified prior to April 1, 1996 regarding status of their proposal. Abstracts accepted for presentation at the conference will be posted to the "Environment on the Internet" Conference Web Site and may be published in the conference proceedings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For general information about the conference, including this announcement and any updates, and the latest version of the Conference agenda, visit the conference web site: http://www.enviroindustry.com/conference/ For specific information on the technical program, contact the session chairs indicated above, or contact the Conference Technical Program Chair: Scott Butner Battelle Seattle Research Center 4000 NE 41st Street Seattle, WA 98105 (206)-528-3290 butner at battelle.org ====================================================== PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ALONG TO ANYONE THAT YOU KNOW OF THAT IS WORKING IN AREAS OF INTEREST TO THIS CONFERENCE. to avoid cross-postings, please append any new posting information below before sending along: Posted to: P2TECH at GREAT-LAKES.NET 2/12/96 NPPR at GREAT-LAKES.NET 2/12/96 IPP at ANL.GOV 2/12/96 ECDM at PDOMAIN.UWINDSOR.CA 2/12/96 Linda Greenway Environmental Project Consultant greenway at wolfenet.com (206)783-6314 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From nancyk at scn.org Tue Feb 27 00:24:56 1996 From: nancyk at scn.org (NancyK) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 00:24:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: Thanks to all who helped with the mailing! Message-ID: I know that we've forgotten one or two names (our humble apologies) but wanted to publicize what a great batch of volunteers we had "come to the rescue" on *very* short notice for one or both of the SCNA mailing parties: James Russell, Randy Groves, Dix Fulton, Lee-Wah Bao, Aki Namioka, Jeff Malick, Dana Malick, Don Mayhew, Doug Tooley, Brian High, Marcia Bender, Debra Barnabee, Doris Kagan, Charlie Barb, John Scearce, Nancy Buckland, Eric Smith, Mike Ramey, Carlos Cruz, Forrest Butler, Kim Rader, Adam Klein, Steve Klein, Gary Epps, Sharma Oliver, Catherine Carey, Stef Banerian, Phil Kinnaman, Licia Marie...I'm sure there were even more. Thanks again! Nancy Kunitsugu & Kevin Higgins * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From dltooley at speakeasy.org Tue Feb 27 14:57:10 1996 From: dltooley at speakeasy.org (Doug Tooley) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 14:57:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: Thanks to all who helped with the mailing! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: And thanks from all of us to you and Kevin... I wonder who is going to get to respond to all the replies????? I just spoke with an Ip of mine (SCOPE, the Seattle Commons Opponents) and they received had received their request in the mail today! -Doug On Tue, 27 Feb 1996, NancyK wrote: > I know that we've forgotten one or two names (our humble apologies) but > wanted to publicize what a great batch of volunteers we had "come to the > rescue" on *very* short notice for one or both of the SCNA mailing > parties: > > James Russell, Randy Groves, Dix Fulton, Lee-Wah Bao, Aki Namioka, > Jeff Malick, Dana Malick, Don Mayhew, Doug Tooley, Brian High, > Marcia Bender, Debra Barnabee, Doris Kagan, Charlie Barb, John Scearce, > Nancy Buckland, Eric Smith, Mike Ramey, Carlos Cruz, Forrest Butler, > Kim Rader, Adam Klein, Steve Klein, Gary Epps, Sharma Oliver, Catherine > Carey, Stef Banerian, Phil Kinnaman, Licia Marie...I'm sure there were > even more. > > Thanks again! > Nancy Kunitsugu & Kevin Higgins > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * > . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: > majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: > unsubscribe services > END > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END From anamioka at redwood.rt.cs.boeing.com Tue Feb 27 01:04:19 1996 From: anamioka at redwood.rt.cs.boeing.com (Aki Namioka) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 17:04:19 +0800 Subject: Thanks to all who helped with the mailing! Message-ID: <9602280104.AA04644@mashel.rt.cs.boeing.com> yes - I second Doug Tooley's sentiments. If it weren't for Kevin and Nancy, there wouldn't have been a mailing in the first place. What a logistics nightmare - not to mention sitting around in a cold car in the parking lot of a restaurant waiting for a delinquent board member to show up so she could sign the !@#*) letter. Thanks Kevin for your patience and your efforts. - Aki * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Listowner * * * * * * * * * * * * . To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to: majordomo at scn.org In the body of the message, type: unsubscribe scn END