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A Little Humor -- Computer Error Messages in Haiku
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G'Day Friends --
The "spoof" of computer error messages in haiku format has been on the 'Net for quite awhile. But here's a version that's been jazzed up a bit with some simple graphics and a sound file or two. Hope you enjoy it.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca5/yourturf3/errorhaiku.htm
The "Good News" for today is that we've added numerous TakingITGlobal links to regional sections of the Free University's "World" page, at:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/worldcivactnet01.htm
But the "Bad News" was discovering that the outstanding site "Idealist.org" has changed the URLs of its component pages -- so all of our links for Idealist need to be updated. A vexatious development, but we'll try to get hopping and have everything functioning properly again in a day or two.
Best wishes, Dave Matthews
Facilitator, The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
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The Development Set -- A Poem (Second Try)
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G'Day All --
When I posted the URL for this poem earlier today, it didn't work properly due to a minor software glitch. So, the best solution is simply to provide the full text, below.
As initially noted, if you haven't already seen it, "The Development Set" -- a poem by Ross Coggin -- provides us with a humorous reminder not to become too preoccupied with our own self-importance.
I hope it will give you a smile, and provide some food for thought:
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"The Development Set" -- by Ross Coggin
Excuse me, friends, I must catch my jet -
I'm off to join the Development Set;
My bags are packed, and I've had all my shots,
I have travellers' cheques and pills for the trots.
The Development Set is bright and noble,
Our thoughts are deep and our vision global;
Although we move with the better classes,
Our thoughts are always with the masses.
In Sheraton hotels in scattered nations,
We damn multinational corporations;
Injustice seems so easy to protest,
In such seething hotbeds of social rest.
We discuss malnutrition over steaks
And plan hunger talks during coffee breaks.
Whether Asian floods or African drought,
We face each issue with an open mouth.
We bring in consultants whose circumlocution
Raises difficulties for every solution -
Thus guaranteeing continued good eating
By showing the need for another meeting.
The language of the Development Set,
Stretches the English alphabet;
We use swell words like "epigenetic,"
"Micro," "macro," and "logarithmetic."
Development Set homes are extremely chic,
Full of carvings, curios and draped with batik.
Eye-level photographs subtly assure
That your host is at home with the rich and the poor.
Enough of these verses -- on with the mission!
Our task is as broad as the human condition!
Just pray to God the biblical promise is true!
The poor ye shall always have with you.
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(Thanks for your patience and good humor with regard to this "second try.")
Best wishes, Dave Matthews
Facilitator, The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
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Domestic NGOs Undertaking International Action
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G'Day All --
Three or four years ago I compiled some suggestions for domestic non-profit civic action and community service organizations in the USA that might be interested in expanding the scope of their activities to some part of the international arena.
I'm sure the list as originally written was far from perfect. Today it probably needs to be considerably updated and expanded.
If you have any interest in reviewing it, and possibly offering your comments and suggestions as to how it could be improved, you are most cordially invited to do so.
You can find it on the Web at:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/yourturf4/internatimpactoptions.html
I would be very glad to receive whatever comments you'd like to share. Also, of course, it would be interesting to learn whether you think any of the recommendations in the document might prove useful for your own activities, and/or the organization(s) with which you are affiliated.
Thanks for your time and attention, and best wishes for complete success in all that you undertake !!
Dave Matthews, Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
E-Mail Address: civact6@yahoo.com
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The Civic Action Free University -- You Are Invited !!
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G'Day All --
This is just a note to invite you to visit The Civic Action Free University (TCAFU). Its on the Web at:
http://www.tcafu.net
TCAFU provides access to information on a wide variety of topics for constructive non-profit civic action, community service and development programs. It does not offer formal academic credit or degree programs, but endeavors to make available practical real-world information to assist in solving real-world problems.
Our mission is to encourage high levels of knowledge, professionalism, competence, coordination, and effectiveness on the part of all participants.
Although originally established to serve non-profit civic action organizations in the United States, TCAFU has a special section for International Visitors -- The World Educational Civic Action Network ("WE-CAN"), with gateway links to all countries, at:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/worldcivactnet01.htm
You are cordially invited to visit, explore, join, and participate.
I hope you will find the above information to be useful. If you have questions or need additional information, please let me know.
Best wishes for the success of all your constructive endeavors !!
Best wishes, Dave Matthews
TCAFU Facilitator
http://www.tcafu.net
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