From our Mailbag 08/23/02 - 09/16/02



by G21 READERS (Like You!)

THE WORLD - From Kariuki W., (No City Provided), KENYA:

SUBJECT: shaving/barbers in kenya

Thank you for your well constructed website. It educative and very informative.

I would like to know what some traditional Kenyan tribes used for shaving and the tools if possible.

What made them shave?
Was it ceremonial?
What was the significance?
What tools did they use?
How has the art of shaving in Kenya evolved?


ROD RESPONDS: Kariuki, I've forwarded your questions on to Binyavanga Wainaina, our Africa writer, who is busy as a bee right now, but should get back to you soon. Thanks for visiting The World's Magazine!


From [Name Withheld], New Orleans, LA, USA:

SUBJECT: (No Subject)

Rod,

I have to commend you on your glass house article.


From Martha T., (No City Provided), USA:

SUBJECT: RESIGN NOW!!!

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BUSH,CHENEY & RUMSFELD OUSTED OUT OF OFFICE, I THINK THEY HAVE THEIR OWN AGENDA, THEIR OWN PERSONAL VENDETTA, I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY CARE ABOUT US, THE PEOPLE.

MARTHA, IN THE BERKSHIRES.

you are in a thinking zone

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From Robert P., (No City Provided), PA, USA:

SUBJECT: The September 11th Special Edition

Rod:
I enjoyed your extended editorial on "the year after" -- which means, of course, that I agree with your major theme and most of your points. The local paper here ("The Reading Eagle") asked readers to submit entries for a special section next week describing, in 50 words or less, how 911 changed us. Here was my submission (in 49 words), which is unlikely to be published:

"The past year has corroded my confidence in our future. We¹ve been exposed as a shallow, timid nation that lacks the courage of our Founding Fathers¹ convictions: Our leaders are afraid to lead, our citizens are afraid of freedom, and we mistake solidarity in response to attack for patriotism."

Happy trails,
Bob


ROD RESPONDS: Bob, well your words are published now. Thanks for the kind words and your continued patronage of our little alternative rag. Cheers!


From Fred G., Los Angeles, CA, USA:

SUBJECT: the new National City Lines?

Gentles --

I've enjoyed your rant against LA's MTA.

Hope you'll pursue my outline:

The destruction of streetcars was not cheap for the capitalists. Do they now have a more cost effective method of stopping the renaissance of rail?

Today's capitalists can hire enough public officials to close Amtrak and dependent commuter lines for a few million dollars. Mere peanuts if a few hundred politicians can be bought for a hundred thousand each.

Who benefits? Airlines will be glad to assert how essential they are when travel options comprise busses, autos and shank's mares; their begging bowls will overflow with our money. Plane makers & fuel distillers will help; auto builders want to sell a car for the trip from Denver to Chicago and oil companies want to fuel it. Oil companies are delighted to sell asphalt or, at least, the costly component of the mix.

Do we hear echoes of Enron, Harken, Halliburton, Bush? Cries of "Rape the Arctic"?

We must be thankful for the dull imaginations of these monsters. If they were less ignorant the future would be targeted: *virtual* travel/meetings/conventions--the Web.

Fred G


From Telsa Michelle Crone, Lost River, WV, USA:

SUBJECT: The Year After

Dear Mr. Amis,

Just wanted to let you know that your editorial The Year After was EXCELLENT! You truly are a great writer. I think it would be cool if you would write a book. It's always refreshing to get to the center of the blow pop without having to go through the "candy-coating" first. I am really interested in writing for you from time to time and I was wondering if there are any issues that you would like to see adressed from the female perspective? Let me know. I'll type up an arcticle for you and you can check it out. I have only been on this earth for 32 years, but after reading your editorial, I know that you are a voice in America that needs to be heard.

cheers to you and your honesty!

Telsa Michelle Crone

THINGS FOLKS THINK WE SHOULD KNOW (OR: And you think you get spammed?)

From Danny Schecter, Publisher, MEDIACHANNEL.ORG, New York, NY, USA:

SUBJECT: A Message from Danny Schecter

Dear MediaChannel Reader,

It's been a quiet summer on MediaChannel.org (winter, for our readers down under). As you've seen from our update earlier this week, we're getting ready to return in September with our Daily Media News, Weekly Updates and more new features and services.

I've been working on two films and a new book (more on those below) and continuing to write my daily News Dissector's Weblog.

I've been following the crises and crashes around the world with daily headlines and op-eds from Globalvision News Network. It's an innovation in world news reporting -- GVNews.Net -- that takes on the major news providers (AP, Reuters, NY Times and CNN) by offering a more diverse network of sources.

As you know, I am always interested in people taking a stand in the media marketplace, using their expertise to bring forth something meaningful and valuable to them and to the human community.

GVNews.Net does just that in journalism. It delivers real International News written by real people -- journalists in KAZAKHSTAN, CONGO, COLOMBIA... and elsewhere.

It's not controlled by politicians or edited by corporate marketing departments. It allows you to be aware of what's happening outside U.S. borders. Whether you're interested in observing the global marketplace or just being a good citizen of the world, I recommend you take a look at what GVNews.Net has created:

http://www.gvnews.net

If you like what GVNews.Net has done, please send the news on to friends and colleagues who are committed to being informed good citizens.

GVNews.Net is offering you a free trial of "The News Shadow" and "News Not in the News," their unique e-news services. Today's "News Shadow" is pasted below. To sign up for free daily news "Alerts" that are sent to your email address visit:

http://www.gvnews.net/newreg/htm/newreg.html

I hope that, like myself, you will find this service both enlightening and informative. Below are the announcements for my film and book projects and information on how to get copies, followed by a sample of the GVNews.Net "News Not in the News."

Happy reading,

Danny Schechter
MediaChannel.org

ANNOUNCING: A 3 COURSE MEAL FOR THE MIND/SOUL

1. A NEW, TIMELY BOOK

"MEDIA WARS: NEWS AT A TIME OF TERROR Dissecting News Since 9/11"

By Danny Schechter, Executive Editor, MediaChannel.org

Mediachannel.org Editor Danny Schechter has compiled a collection of his articles and Weblog entries tracking media coverage September 11 and the aftermath. This is the first book-length critique of media coverage of the War on Terrorism featuring news and analysis missing in the American press. It is a truly global look at how the public was propagandized and misinformed. Published by Innovatio in association with Media Tenor. Available through Mediachannel.org and soon from an American publisher. Write dissector@medichannel.org for review copies. $20 US, 20 Euros.

2. A HARD HITTING VIDEO

"COUNTING ON DEMOCRACY"

Wrote the Taos Film Festival: "This tale of race, political payback, voter fraud and justice deferred could have come out of a Hollywood thriller. But no-this is the story of the 2000 Presidential election in Florida, one of the most startling, disturbing events in recent years. Directed by investigative reporter Danny Schechter and produced by Faye Anderson. "Counting on Democracy" is a jaw-dropping, even terrifying account of just how shallow our nation's commitment to democracy can be." Narrated by Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. See http://www.globalvision.org for a clip and more information about how to order.

3. A DVD AND TV SCREENING

"WE ARE FAMILY," the Globalvision film that premiered at the Sundance Film festival will be shown on September 11 on the new TRIO Channel on cable at 9:30pm, 11:30 pm and 1:30am in its entirety. The film chronicles the remake of the hit song as a call for tolerance and global unity in the aftermath of September 11. More than 200 stars of every genre of music took part. Spike Lee directed the music video and Danny Schechter directed the feature length documentary with Patrice O 'Neil.

Tommy Boy Films is releasing WE ARE FAMILY on DVD for sale in video stores. The package includes additional scenes and Spike Lee's music video.

Roger Friedman reviewed the film for Fox: "Last night I had a chance to see Danny Schechter's remarkable and moving documentary, We Are Family. This is the film that was made on Sept. 22 and 23 with celebrities, doctors, firemen, and police personnel to raise money for World Trade Center-related charities. Go see it, and if it's not playing in your town soon, ask your local small movie house to get it."

For more information: Wearefamilyfoundation.org. films@globalvision.org

T H E N E W S N O T I N T H E N E W S

Globalvision News Network - www.gvnews.net
Aug. 27, 2002

GVNewsNet delivers today's news not seen on mainstream news outlets. Read the "News Not in the News."

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AFGHANISTAN: U.S. Arrest Campaign Follows Bin Laden 'Letter' (Islam Online) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2041.html

UAE: Bin Laden 'Letter' Urges Afghans To Rise Up (Islam Online) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2032.html

AFGHANISTAN: Tribal Land, Taliban Land (Asia Times Online) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2031.html

SAUDI ARABIA: Still Probing Al Qaeda Suspects (Gulf News) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2033.html

PAKISTAN: U.S. Troop Operation Ruled Out (Dawn) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2034.html

SAUDI ARABIA: Kingdom Blasts Western Media Campaign (Arab News) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2036.html

SAUDI ARABIA: None Arrested Have Direct Link to Al Qaeda (Arab News) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2037.html

PAKISTAN: In the Shadow of Terror (Asia Times Online) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2038.html

TAIWAN: Chen Offers To Help Push for Democracy in Mainland China (The China Post) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2044.html

RUSSIA: Troops Find No Rebels in Pankisi Gorge (The Moscow Times) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2045.html

YEMEN: President Will Not Hand Over Al Qaeda (Gulf News) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2046.html

INDIA: Separatists To Hold Further Talks with Kashmir Committee (Indo-Asian News Service) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2035.html

BRAZIL: IMF Loan Linked to Results of Brazilian Elections (Americas Program) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2039.html

MALAWI: Southern Africa Food Shortages Tied to HIV's Spread (The Chronicle Newspaper - Lilongwe) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2040.html

COLOMBIA: Rebels May Attack with Remote-Controlled Aircraft (EFE News Service) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2042.html

ECUADOR: Trade and Colombian Top Presidents' Agenda (Noticias Aliadas/Latinamerica Press) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2043.html

RUSSIA: Will Kasyanov Challenge Putin? (Rosbalt News Agency) http://www.gvnews.net/html/DailyNews/alert2047.html

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From G21 Alumnus Jeff Winbush, Columbus, OH, USA:

SUBJECT: Remember Who?

http://www.salon.com/politics/comics/2002/09/11/remember/index.html


From Artcamp, Taxco, Guerrero, MEXICO:

SUBJECT: We have been Awarded the Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life

World Rural Women's Day October 15, 2002

The Artcamp rural womens artisans cooperative in Mexico has been Awarded the Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life from the Women's World Summit Foundation in Geneva Switzerland

The Women's World Summit Foundation ( WWSF) has announced the 2002 winners of the Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life.

The rural womens artisans cooperative, ArtCamp, of Tecalpulco, Taxco, Mexico, nominated by Global Marketplace (a Rocklin, California, nonprofit marketer of handmade crafts from developing nations) is one of the groups chosen to receive the prestigious award.

ArtCamp was honored for its creative use of modern digital technology and for its social projects with Tecalpulco’s fresh water commission and on behalf of the Taxco public hospital.

On the Artcamp website the cooperative presents a bi-lingual study of the Aztec Calendar for use by shoolchildren; Artcamp has also written a romantic e-novel with graphics taken from the faces and scenes of Tecalpulco and Taxco. It is about a young village girl whose heart is stolen by a macho bull-rider.

The cooperative was founded by village women in response to the crisis caused by the fact that their men have mostly all migrated to he United States as illegal wetback labor.  According to the Comisario of Tecalpulco, 156 adults are in the United States this summer.

Many men make new families in the years that they are gone.  Handcrafts production is traditional livelihood in Tecalpulco The women have fallen back upon jewelrymaking to sustain themselves and nourish their families.

WWSF, a humanitarian, non-governmental and international, non-confessional and non-profit organization with United Nations consultative status (ECOSOC, UNFPA and DPI), works for a new development paradigm with and for women and children.

Rural women all over the world play a major role in ensuring food security and maintaining stability in rural areas. Yet, they frequently lack the power to secure land rights or to access services such as credit, inputs, extension, training and education. That Third World women be empowered is the WWSF mission.

Six of the 32 winners will be invited to Geneva for an Award ceremony on World Rural Women's Day - 15 October. This year the prize celebration will be held at the Swiss National Exposition Expo.02 (ExpoAgricole) at Morat (Murten).

ArtCamp will be awarded the prize on World Rural Women's Day, October 15, 2002.

Global Marketplace has been Artcamp’s friends and partner in this project allowing ArtCamp to accept credit card payments from its customers Globalmarketplace has provided Artcamp with a showcase for its handcrafted jewelry at its Yahoo Shopping website http://www.globalmarketplace.org/arinmex.html Artcamp’s own website is http://www.artcamp.com.mx.html

For the Press: For additional information:

Global Marketplace: http://www.globalmarketplace.org/

Women's World Summit Foundation: http://www.woman.ch/women/introworldrural.asp

ArtCamp Web Site: http://www.artcamp.com.mx Contact information:

Tamara Hernandez
ArtCamp - email: tamara@artcamp.com.mx

Gary Bond, President Global Marketplace - Fax: 208-361-9102 - Email: info@globalmarketplace.org PressRoom: http://www.globalmarketplace.org/pressroom.html

Dia Mundial de la Mujer Campesina Octubre 15, 2002.

la cooperativa de mujeres campesinas de Artcamp en Mexico, Se le ha otorgado el Premio para la Creatividad de la Mujer en la Vida Rural, Por las Fundacion Women’s World Summit en Geneva Switserland.

La Fundacion Women's World Summit (WWSF) Anuncio los ganadores del 2002 Del Premio hacia la Creatividad de la Mujer en la Vida Rural.

La cooperativa de artesanas campesinas, Artcamp, de Tecalpulco, Taxco, Mexico, Fue nominada por Global Marketplace (de Rocklin, California, mercader sin Fines lucrativos de artesanias manuales de naciones en desarrollo), como uno de los grupos elegidos para recibir este prestigiado premio.

Artcamp fue elegido por su creatividad al utilizar tecnologia digital moderna para Sus proyectos sociales con la comision de Agua Fresca para Tecalpulco y a favor del Hospital publico de Taxco. En su Website, la cooperativa presenta: Un estudio bilingüe del Calendario Azteca para ser utilizado por muchachos de la escuela; Artcamp tambien ha escrito novelas electronicas romanticas con graficas tomadas de las caras y escenas de Tecalpulco y Taxco, trata de una mujer joven cuyo corazon es robado por un macho montador de toros.

La cooperativa se fundo por mujeres del pueblo como respuesta a la crisis causada por el hecho de que la mayoria de sus esposos han emigrado en su mayoria a los Estados Unidos como un trabajador ilegal en los Estados Unidos. Segun el comisario de Tecalpulco, este verano 156 adultos estan en los Estados Unidos. Muchos de ellos forman nuevas familias durante el tiempo que estan fuera. La produccion tradicional de artesanias es la forma tradicional de vida en Tecalpulco. Las mujeres han llegado hasta la produccion de joyeria para mantenerse y alimentar a sus familias.

WWSF, una organización humanitaria, no guvernamental e internacional, no-confesional y organización que no persigue fines lucrativos con un estatus de Consultores de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ECOSOC, UNFPA y DPI), trabaja hacia el desarrollo de nuevas formas de desarrollo con y para las mujeres y niños.

Las mujeres campesinas de todo el mundo juegan un papel mayor en el aseguramiento de comida y mantenimiento de la estabilidad en areas rurales. Aun asi, ellas frecuentemente carecen del poder para asegurar los derechos de su tierra o de tener acceso a servicios tales como credito, insumos, extensiones, entrenamiento y educacion. El otorgar este poder a las Mujeres del Tercer Mundo es la mision de WWSF.

Seis de los 32 ganadores seran invitados a la Ceremonia de Premiacion en el Dia Mundial de la Mujer Campesina el 15 de Octubre. Este año la celebracion de los premios sera llevada a cabo en la Exposicion Nacional Suiza Expo.02 (ExpoAgricola), en Morat (Murten).

Artcamp recibira el premio en el Dia Mundial de la Mujer Campesina, el 15 de Octubre del 2002.

Global Market Place ha sido amigo y compañero de Artcamp en este proyecto permitiendo a Artcamp aceptar pagos con tarjetas de Credito de sus clientes. GlobalMarketPlace ha proveido a Artcamp con un lugar donde mostrar sus artesanias joyeras en su Website de Compras en Yahoo: http://www.globalmarketplace.org/arinmex.html

El Website de Artcamp esta en: http://www.artcamp.com.mx

Para mayor informacion:
Global Marketplace: http://www.globalmarketplace.org/

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