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January 12, 2005 Trapping Time Tips & Tricks Perhaps it would be a good idea, fantastic as it sounds, to muffle every telephone, stop every motor and halt all activity for one hour some day just to give people a chance to ponder for a few minutes on what it is all about, why they are living and what they really want. —James Truslow Adams (1878-1949) Historian There is nothing like a dream to create the future. —Victor Hugo Fellow Writer Georgina's Time Tracking Tip #1: Write emails as I watch TV. ******************************­******* Welcome! Welcome to Seaside Scoop, strengthening our word power and memories incrementally while linking friends and wildlife supporters across Florida and the globe. Seaside Scoop readers span Florida, 35 states, Guam and 15 countries abroad. (Your email address is safe. Seaside Scoop will never sell, rent or disclose your email address to third parties.) A warm welcome to newest Seaside Scoop readers Becky Novak from New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Cheryl Radeloff, an educational professional coming to Seaside Scoop via Troy McGinnis in Las Vegas. ******************************­************ Word-for-the-Day World Wide Words is copyright (c) Michael Quinion 2004. All rights reserved. The Words Web site is at . You may reproduce this newsletter in whole or part in free online newsletters, newsgroups or mailing lists provided that you include this note and the copyright notice above. Reproduction in printed publications or on Web sites requires prior permission, for which you should contact TheEditor@worldwidewords.org . Turns of Phrase: Nanopublishing ------------------------------­------------------------------­------- This word has been around for nearly two years, though it has only in recent months begun to be at all common. It's a development of the blogging revolution. Some bloggers have realized that the format allows them to reach large numbers of people very quickly and cheaply and that - through a mixture of sponsorship, donations and targeted links to online marketing sites such as Amazon - it is possible to make money. The essence of the approach is to provide a targeted audience with informed news and comment on some specialist subject, whether it's political gossip or the latest in electronic gadgets (or even the English language). The idea behind the name for the technique uses the prefix "nano-" in a figurative sense of something extremely small-scale. * From Newsday, 16 Feb. 2004: It was launched by New York-based Brit Nick Denton - who also started the ultra-hip blog site Gawker.com, a mix of New York party gossip and news. Denton's approach to online publishing is part of a trend that's been dubbed "nanopublishing." * From the Guardian, 18 Nov. 2004: In a final piece of nanopublishing news, the pair behind Guardian blog award-winning The Big Smoker have relaunched as the London outpost of the blog network Gothamist. ******************************­****** Over the River & Through the Woods….and Back Delighted to be home again after visiting the central Florida city of beautiful old historic homes, horse country and hills—Ocala, FL. Note to anyone who exercises in flat places like Vero Beach: Ocala is a big change—the hills make a terrific workout—like your treadmill on elevation. But your legs, if only used to power walking on flat lands and beaches, will feel the difference with that wonderful soreness that comes when you’ve had a great workout. Calves, shins, feet and thighs all report they’ve been well worked and truly tested. ******************************­************ Mail Call Upali Mahanama: Greetings from Sri Lanka! I met you last in Miami in 1977 when I was JCI vice president. A lot of water has flown under the bridge since then. Thanks a lot for highlighting my email to Vernon recently in Seaside Scoop….This is the worst disaster in our history. The Sea Coast is devastated. I am working round the clock doing my little bit for the victims. I am sad & tired - but I will continue what I have to do in this hour of need. Sea water came within 150 yards of my house at Dehiwala. We were saved but not thousands who lived by the sea. I cannot describe the horror & devastation. After engaging in relief work for the victims, I decided to constitute Trust as a vital long term project. With a few distinguished friends we agreed to form a Trust which will be effectively managed. Roshan, who is a Trustee, spearheads a Promotional Campaign to raise funds nationally & internationally. We plan to build about 100 houses for the homeless. The response for donations is excellent. We are very keen to ensure that the Trust is administered with absolute transparency & effective financial controls. I am CEO. We will not incur any administrative costs unless there is a dire need. At all times we will endeavour to get things done free of charge or in an honorary capacity, as this is a humanitarian project. The Trustees are already making a great contribution in fund raising & bearing certain attendant expenses. They will continue to do so. We have raised approximately Rs.600,000/= in the 1st week with no expenses at all. The Legal Advisor & the Auditors are also honorary. We have to make big sacrifices selflessly. Any support you can offer will be deeply appreciated. May the merit you gain from this effort bless you & your loved ones always! May the New Year usher in an era of happiness & outstanding success for you & your loved ones! Vernon Matthysen in South Africa: Have a great break in the woods on your "Florida Safari." Bill Schauman in Florida: To launch Global Lifeguards, we have developed the Health and Safety Scholarship Fund and the Public Safety Relief Fund. To encourage participation we have also developed the Junior Global Lifeguards Gift of life Talent Search and the Real Life Hero Featured Articles section. Thanks President and Founder, Bill Schauman, PS we can now help with disasters through our Public Safety Relief Fund. —for details see www.glgs.org (Site Hits: 166,948) Troy McGinnis in Las Vegas: While few of us grown-ups might have ever heard this word in common usage, millions of young readers have already added "squib" to their vocabularies. "Squib" is also the word used by characters in J. K. Rowlings "Harry Potter" series to describe a person born to magical parents, but who has little or no magical ability--not quite a "muggle," but not a wizard, either. It might be a good idea to share the etymology with our kids so that they understand why "Squib" is a somewhat derogatory term in Rowlings' work. Okay, I admit it: I read Harry Potter. All of 'em. Lee in Ft Pierce, FL: Let’s all get together and clean up The Indian River Lagoon and coastal shores that surround it in St. Lucie County and the Treasure Coast, Sat Feb 12, 2005. Thank you so much for putting out the news release, via Seaside Scoop! Vivian in Miami, FL: Happy New Year! I hope you are doing well and that you are blessed in the New Year! Have you ever considered hiring/using virtual help? They can be a tremendous resource to save you time & $$$; read on, if you own a company or are in a management position to hire staff: Virtual Agent Gayle in Wisconsin: What do all successful business people have in common? First, they surround themselves with good people. And then they delegate to those people. Learn how the likes of Bill Gates, Larry King, George Bush, Jeff Mills, Minh Pham, Alan Brymer, Donald Trump, and Robert Kiyosaki, just to name a few, have used the power of delegation and outsourcing to save them time and help them make more money. "What's your single most important question about hiring or using a virtual assistant?" Just go to http://www.askgaylebuske.com "What's your single most important question about hiring or using a virtual assistant?" Georgina, fellow writer in Coral Gables, FL: Graphics DEFINITELY better -- fully visible -- on left!.... Another great Seaside Scoop. Trapping Time off to super start! And so glad the graphics are now on the left: I can see them all….... Powell was horrified: "I've never seen anything like this." And now the children are at risk...for exploitation as child laborers, as -- I must call it as it is -- child prostitutes. Horrific. WWII Vet Alex in Vero Beach: A squid is a young boy (eldest son) who will some day become a Squire--Happy New Year! Alex ******************************­*********************** How You Can Help Tsunami Victims Kudos to Chris and Carol Quinton in England, Lois and Gene Somberg in Coral Gables and Regina and Walt, Provost in Sarasota for their fast financial help to tsunami victims as soon as the news broke of this monstrous disaster. From Carl Peterson in Guam: an amazing survival story that will grip you. From Shirley Wijesinha in Miami, FL: SRI LANKA DISASTER RELIEF I’m sure by now you would have heard of the terrible tragedy that hit among other nations, the island of Sri Lanka. Our immediate family is safe but I have yet to hear from some cousins who were in the affected areas.... and I know of friends and their families who perished. You will be pleased to know that the old Jaycee training works... deeply involved in mobilizing efforts in South Florida with fund raisers especially for the long-term rebuilding and restoration of a destroyed nation. A group of us Sri Lankans living in south Florida are collecting donations to help relief efforts and have set up a bank account at Washington Mutual Bank, Pinecrest. If you would like to help—and here any amount—no matter how small, will be gratefully accepted-please send your check, made out to: Sri Lanka Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to me at 6820 SW 28 Terrace Miami Fl 33155. I will be happy to make the arrangements to have the funds channeled through the RED CROSS in SRI LANKA where the relief efforts are already underway... If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call at 305 661 8855 or 305 335 2373. Or email: shirleypw1@bellsouth.net Many Thanks. Shirley Wijesinha. Photo from Shirley: Unawatuna, Sri Lanka. ******************************­******* Attachments/hyperlinks TOP STORIES FROM NEWSWEEK INTERNATIONAL TSUNAMI Tide of Grief The Earth shrugged, and more than 140,000 died. A story of unimaginable tragedy and heroism. • How Will Tsunamis Impact Economies? • Science: The Tsunami Threat • Post-Tsunami: Waves of Disease The next threat: Spraying corpses in Thailand Adrees Latif / Reuters Carl Peterson in Guam: This is a great article – it very aptly describes, I believe, what we have in the world, even in America—Sheep, Wolves, and the Sheepdog - A Reprise ******************************­******* Peggy’s Pet Parade From Carl Peterson in Guam: ? Pets bring much love and wonder: They are very happy to "test" your food. There may be risks involved in 2005 From New Year cat collection sent by Laura in Atlanta, Geri in Ft. Pierce, Regina in Sarasota, mentor Al in Ft. Lauderdale and Management in Vero Beach—these are most popular felines. From Lydia Sacher in Miami ?: Take an occasional risk… ? From N. Beach Civic Ass. President Bill Glynn If you have digital pics of your pet stars, please email them; once they join “Pets in Waiting,” Seaside Scoop stardom awaits via Peggy’s Pet Parade. ******************************­***************** Cartoon Cavalcade Cartoon from award-winning cartoonist, Mike Smith, Las Vegas Sun; please email cartoons that give you a smile to share. ******************************­***************** Seaside Scoop Web News For Seaside Scoops online, check: http://glgs.org/themes/Custom/­1/glg_articleView.asp?pid=68&t­id=14&articleid=29 ******************************­************ 2005 Cheers from Vero Beach Peggy Writing by Fisher Vero Beach, FL (772)388-4920 Turn the wheel of your life. Make complete revolutions. Celebrate every turning. And persevere with joy. —Deng Ming-Dao Writer ******************************­************* Seaside Scoop (AKA Word-a-Day) Content Any content may be copied; please credit Seaside Scoop . I would also appreciate your publishing information on subscribing: To subscribe to free Seaside Scoop email: writingbyfisher@bellsouth.net