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From: kt1@herahera.cc.bellcore.com (tellefsen,karen a)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.info,rec.arts.comics.misc,rec.arts.sf.written,rec.arts.sf.misc
Subject: New Jersey Science Fiction Society
Keywords: Meeting Announcement
Date: 23 Jan 93 16:41:01 GMT
Followup-To: rec.arts.comics.misc
Distribution: usa
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ


The New Jersey Science Fiction Society (NJSFS) is a group of shy, quiet 
people who like to read. It is a non-profit, literary organization 
registered in the state of New Jersey. NJSFS generally meets the third 
Saturday of the month at the Belleville Masonic Temple, and features 
writers, artists, editors and other pros in the field.  Its newsletter, 
THE INTERGALACTIC REPORTER, is published monthly, and is available 
with membership or by subscription at $12.00 per year.  Memberships 
can be had at $4.00 per meeting, or $40 per year (11 meetings).

The next meeting will be Saturday, February 21 at 7 PM.
The speaker will be comic book writer Len Kaminitz (Marvel's "Dr, Strange"
and "Iron Man". 

For more information, call:

Allan Lappin  201/251 9123
e-mail  71341.350@compuserve.com

or write to: 

NJSFS
PO Box 65
Paramus NJ 07653-0065
  
or send e-mail to:

Karen Tellefsen  kt1@cc.bellcore.com
(Don't send me mail from the news server; it will bounce!)



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From: fritz@ben.dev.upenn.edu (Katherine Fritz)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.info
Subject: Magian Line/Neil Gaiman fan club
Date: 22 Jan 93 14:45:16 GMT
Followup-To: rec.arts.comics.misc
Organization: University of Pennsylvania


Announcing the formation of the
MAGIAN LINE
official
NEIL GAIMAN
News and Information Transit Authority

(author of SANDMAN, co-author of GOOD OMENS, and responsible for
a lot of other things that you might not even know about if you
don't join)

Annual membership for 1993 (initial mailing planned for February)
includes:

*Quarterly newsletter, featuring information about all of Neil's
current projects and imminent releases, signings, etc. (including
first news of Neil's BBC2-TV series "The Underside"); original
artwork and writing from some of Neil's many collaborators and
friends; photos; original contributions by Neil, which may take
the form of exclusive works of fiction, droodles, columns, or 
whatever the imp of Neil's perverse dictates.

*A complete current annotated bibliography.

* A previously unpublished script from SANDMAN.

*FOR THE FIRST 300 PAID MEMBERS: a signed copy of HELIOGABOLUS,
Neil's 24-hour comic (*only 1 membership per person!*)

*Surprises.

For information on how to join, write to:
MAGIAN LINE
P.O. Box 170712
San Francisco, CA 94117

Or send e-mail to Sadie McFarlane on CompuServe, 76244,1106, or
Internet, 76244.1106@compuserve.com
-- 
   Katie Fritz --Internet: fritz@ben.dev.upenn.edu -- CompuServe: 71257,3153
"From what I hear Earth is a podunk little place but they make great pastrami."
         -- Graetwist, "Roadways" #1, Comic Zone Publishing
              --Penn is not Penn State and I am neither--



--
-Brian V. Hughes 
"December 1 - What begins as a friendly transitional get-together between
 the Bushes and the Clintons ends in tragedy when Millie ralphs up what
 is later identified as Socks the cat." Dave Barry 1992 Year in Review
From: castle@cs.dal.ca (JULIAN GUTHRIE CASTLE)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.info
Subject: CSN Infomercial: Dark Zulu Lies Comics (and a Mr. T comic)
Date: 26 Jan 93 13:59:32 GMT
Followup-To: rec.arts.comics.misc
Organization: Math, Stats & CS, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada


really ... annoying ad here, but it does have some info
which is still relevant since I haven't seen the Mr. T comic.
(all typos are theirs)

From Dark Zulu Lies Comics ad from September 9th issue of CSN #272:

"On August 14, 1992 The Dark Zulu publicaly challenged Mr. T
to the "Fuego In San Diego" or the battle of the real, live
superheros.  But LEGENDARY TOUGH GUY MR. T WIMPED OUT!

THE CHALLENGE was issued to his face after MR. T, who will
soon be appearing in his own comic book, challenged all of
the costumed superheros at the San Diego Comic-Con '92.
Detroits's own "Tina Turner" look-a-like Carmen Carpenter,
was there to referee and prevent DARK ZULU from hurting the
geriatric.

..."

Lord that enough propaganda for one day. :(

Yours Sincerely,
	Julian Castle

////
o-o/ o o blah
 < /
////




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From: jds@media.mit.edu (John D. Sutter)
Subject: Re: where to find prints of primitive man cave-wall paintings
Organization: MIT Media Laboratory
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 17:59:34 GMT


  Give Emily Davis-Mobley a call at Speleobooks in 
Schoharie NY.  She carries all types of cave stuff.
If she doesn't have it, she'll probably know who
does..

 -- john

-- 
John Sutter        MIT Media Laboratory        Spatial Imaging Group 
(w)  20 Ames St  E15-422, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA +1 (617) 253-0375
(h)  550 Memorial Drive #3D, Cambridge MA 02139    +1 (617) 621-9895
INTERNET:  jds@media-lab.mit.edu  caveman@athena.mit.edu   NSS 29355
From: dlytle@OAVAX.CSUCHICO.EDU (Don Lytle)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.misc
Subject: The Association for the Study of Play Conference
Date: 21 Jan 93 19:58:22 GMT
Reply-To: dlytle@OAVAX.CSUCHICO.EDU
Organization: California State University, Chico
NNTP-Posting-Host: oavax.csuchico.edu


                         *****   ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS   *****

                                     TASP 1993 - St. Paul, MN
                             The Association for the Study of Play
              April 22 - 24, 1993 * The St. Paul Hotel * St. Paul, Minnesota

     The Association For The Study of Play (TASP) will hold its 1993 annual meetings in St. Paul, Minnesota.  The conference will begin Thursday and continue until Saturday, April 24.  There will be featured speakers, playshops, and forums for the discussion and presentation of research papers on all aspects of play research, theory, performance and behavior.
     TASP conferences traditionally have provided a mechanism by which researchers in diverse fields have the opportunity to share ideas and interact in a friendly and collegial atmosphere.
     Papers and proposals for panel sessions or tutorials related to the broad study of play are invited.  Sessions include, but are not limited to:
 - Humor, laughter
 - Computer and cyperspace play
 - Folklore
 - Children's play behavior
 - Cross-cultural play
 - Body work and play art
 - Performance 
 - Anthropology of festive play
 - Sport
 - Literary playfulness

Deadline for submission of abstracts is February 5, 1993.

Send abstracts (100 word maximum), audio-visual needs, and registration fees  ($60 professional and $20 student made payable to TASP) to:

Dr. Don Lytle
Department of Physical Education
California State University, Chico  95929-0330. 
Bitnet/E-Mail: DLYTLE@OAVAX.CSUCHICO.EDU; FAX: 916 898-4932; 
Phone: {916} 898-6617 or 898-6373 {message}/894-5028 {evening}.
Newsgroups: rec.arts.misc,rec.crafts.misc
From: fladd@ils.unc.edu (Darlene H. Fladager)
Subject: leather working
Followup-To: rec.arts.misc
Keywords: tooling, leather work, bookbinding
Organization: UNC Office of Information Technology
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 18:51:13 GMT

Can anyone help me?  Thanks!

Darlene Fladager
e-mail: fladd@ils.unc.edu

Newsgroups: rec.arts.misc
From: jds@media.mit.edu (John D. Sutter)
Subject: Re: where to find prints of primitive man cave-wall paintings
Organization: MIT Media Laboratory
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 18:01:38 GMT



  sigh...  The number for Speleobooks is (518) 295-7978.

  don't even think of calling after 9pm eastern time.

 -- john

-- 
John Sutter        MIT Media Laboratory        Spatial Imaging Group 
(w)  20 Ames St  E15-422, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA +1 (617) 253-0375
(h)  550 Memorial Drive #3D, Cambridge MA 02139    +1 (617) 621-9895
INTERNET:  jds@media-lab.mit.edu  caveman@athena.mit.edu   NSS 29355
Newsgroups: rec.arts.misc,comp.org.eff.talk
From: leech@cs.unc.edu (Jon Leech)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance
Subject: Re: Brigham Young Dance Camps
Date: 27 Jan 1993 13:53:59 GMT
Organization: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: mahler.cs.unc.edu

In article <1993Jan27.102139.25187@abo.fi>, GOLDMAN@ALA.BTK.UTU.FI (Adrian Goldman, BTK x8029) writes:
|> How many people are there in each class at the Dance Camp?

    ~300 people attend, and there are 4-5 levels taught in each dance.
Naturally people don't divide up exactly evenly, but that gives a
rough idea.

|> I might be
|> interested in going (if I can tie it in with a visit to the U.S.).  But,
|> in my experience at some dance weekends, the classes are much too crowded
|> (like 100 + people) and the floors are dirty and/or made of concrete.

    The floors are hardwood. One of the smallest rooms has wood panels
rather than a built-in floor, but it's an improvement over the carpet
that used to be there.

|> Which means that it's rather hard to learn anything -- sure you can
|> pick up a new combination or two but that's about it.

    I learn a lot. Your mileage may vary. It *is* difficult to retain
the more advanced material since I haven't had anyone to practice with
back here. This is less of a problem for some people - last year's
informal poll showed ~40 camp attendees from the Bay Area :-)

    If you are at all interested in going, you should apply
immediately. It may already be too late to do anything but get on the
waiting list.

    Jon
    __@/
Xref: sparky rec.arts.dance:1045 tx.general:1102 ut.general:499
From: tpower@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Thomas Power)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance,tx.general,ut.general
Subject: Dance with UTBDC
Date: 27 Jan 1993 21:32:19 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas Ballroom Dance Club
Distribution: tx
NNTP-Posting-Host: donald.cc.utexas.edu

The University of Texas Ballroom Dance Club begins its Spring 1993
semester with its first lesson/meeting January 27, 1993 at 8:00pm
in Anna Hiss Gym 136.  Here's how we work:

We meet every Wednesday at 8:00pm in Anna Hiss Gym for 2 hours of class
instruction.  Prospective members may come to two lessons to "test the
waters."  To attend more than twice, the prospective member must become
a member by paying the $20 semester membership dues.  The UTBDC is 
affiliated with the Division of Rec Sports, therefore, members must be
UT students, staff, or faculty.

Lessons are taught at beginner level, thus previous dance experience is
not necessary.  It is neither necessary nor encouraged that dancers come
with partners -- partners will be rotated during instruction.

To accomodate more advanced dancers, a group usually meets sometime on
Saturdays to work with an instructor at a somewhat higher level than the
Wednesday night classes.  Particulars for this group will depend on the
preferences of the group and the instructor and will be determined as
the semester progresses.
 
Since this announcement is a bit late (the first meeting will have 
problably occured by the time you read it) it should be said that if you
missed the first meeting you probably didn't miss much -- so come on to the
next Wed. class.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OUR FIRST DANCE OF 1993 !!!!!!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

We will have our first dance in the Texas Union Ballroom this Friday,
January 29, from 8:00pm to midnight.  Dress is casual and music
(recorded) will be provided by Tommy Power.  The dance is open to the 
general public and admission is free.  Come dance till you drop!


-- 
Thomas Power                  \ Buy the best mousetrap.
Dept. of Engineering Mechanics \ 
University of Texas at Austin   \ Opinions courtesy of myself only. 
tommy@archimedes.ae.utexas.edu   \
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance
From: GOLDMAN@ALA.BTK.UTU.FI (Adrian Goldman, BTK x8029)
Subject: Re: Brigham Young Dance Camps 
Organization: Centre for Biotechnology, Turku, Finland
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 10:21:39 GMT
X-News-Reader: VMS NEWS 1.24

In <1993Jan21.231314.5469@netcom.com> hage@netcom.com writes:
 
> leech@cs.unc.edu (Jon Leech) writes:
> :     I've been going to the camp for 4 years and haven't found rotation
> : to be a problem. Perhaps this has something to do with the classes
> : you're in? I've mostly been in the Intermediate levels.

> By the way, the registration information for BYU Dance Camp '93 has
> been sent and they have been accepting registration as of January 14.
> I highly recommend this dance camp. A synopsis is:
(synopsis deleted)..

How many people are there in each class at the Dance Camp?  I might be
interested in going (if I can tie it in with a visit to the U.S.).  But,
in my experience at some dance weekends, the classes are much too crowded
(like 100 + people) and the floors are dirty and/or made of concrete.  Which
means that it's rather hard to learn anything -- sure you can pick up a new
combination or two but that's about it.

     Adrian Goldman


Adrian Goldman                         |  Internet:  Goldman@Ala.BTK.UTu.Fi
Centre for Biotechnology,              |  Bitnet:    AGoldman@Finabo
P. O. Box 123,                         |  Phone:     358-21-6338029   
Turku, SF-20521                        |  Fax:       358-21-6338000   
Finland.                               |                              
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance
From: ltomalty@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca (Lisa A. Tomalty)
Subject: Dance at the University of Waterloo
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 20:40:37 GMT



--------------------------------------------------
University of Waterloo Dance Students' Association
--------------------------------------------------

I am writing on behalf of the University of Waterloo Dance Students'
Association. As dance enthusiasts, you must be aware of the
importance of Dance in the arts and in society; therefore, I am
certain that the following information will be of great importance
to you.

On Friday January 29, the Dean of Applied Health Sciences
(A.H.S.), Dr. Bob Norman, will put forth his motion at the convening
of Faculty Council.

   "Moved by Norman, seconded by Mills that the Dance Department
admit no new students for the September 1993 term and at the same
time commence a three-year phase out of the degree programs."

The Dance Students' Association (D.S.A), and its supporters across
Canada, will vehemently oppose this motion.

---------------
DEGREE PROGRAMS
---------------

General B.A. (3 yrs.), Honours B.A. (4 yrs.) Honours B.A. Joint
Programme with the National Ballet School (5 yrs.)

   We are one of the four universities in Canada that offers a
degree program in Dance.  Within the degree, we offer many unique
areas of concentration.  Students can study in areas such as
developmental education in association with the Carousel Dance
Centre, dance notation, arts administration, dance history, dance
therapy, choreography, and dance performance.

   As a result of the 6% Provincial government cutbacks, the A.H.S.
Faculty of the University of Waterloo, which houses the Dance
department, is strongly considering a proposal to phase out this
Dance degree program.

------
ACTION
------

   D.S.A. has been using the media to force Administration's hand.
We want them to know the value of our programme and the consequences
that will result with its demise.

   We also find ourselves asking for political and financial
support.  Administration is not listening to people beneath them.
We need a statement of government support for our incredibly unique
program to force Administration into re-evaluation of their budget.
Perhaps this statement would also invoke a corporate response.

   Your letters of support would be greatly appreciated by the
University of Waterloo Dance Students' Association. If you have any 
further questions, please contact Katie Cornell, in c/o Dance
Students' Association at the University of Waterloo.

   Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Katie Cornell
Vice-President
D.S.A.

*** Letters of support may be mailed to:
 
ltomalty@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca 

OR

Contact the Dance Department: 
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada
N2L 3G1
(519) 885-1211 Ext. 3665
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance
From: laural@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (laura.l.la gassa)
Subject: patterns for competition dresses
Organization: AT&T
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 21:27:41 GMT

Hi.  I'm new to this group -- I just discovered it and I'm very excited
to be reading it.  Please forgive me if this question has been asked
100 times before, I'd be happy to be directed to an ftp site or an
FAQ.

I've started competing in the smooth dances in both the American and
International style.  At first (when I was on the newcomer level) I
just wore a nice dress I bought off the rack.  Now that I'm moving
up I need a "real" dress.  My mother is an experienced seamstress and
has volunteered to make my dress.  My next big competition isn't until
August, so we have lots of time.  I would like to be directed to a
source of patterns for ball gowns suitable for American and International
style competition.  I live in the New York City area, and my mother lives
near Washington DC, so if you have any suggestions for fabric/pattern stores
that would be helpful too.

Thanks very much,

Laura La Gassa
laura@usl.com
From: btw@world.std.com (Benson T Wong)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance
Subject: Swing Dancing in San Francisco
Summary: Where?
Date: 27 Jan 93 04:29:27 GMT
Expires: Mon, 1 Mar 1993 05:00:00 GMT
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA

I was wondering if anyone could help with information on any place 
to go swing dancing in the Los Altos/San Francisco area during this 
weekend of the 30th/31st.  I'll be in the area and interested in
finding a place where I can find other swing dancers.

Thanks,
B.
From: hage@netcom.com (Carl Hage)
Subject: Re: Rotating Partners During Teaching
Organization: Various Places
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 23:13:14 GMT

leech@cs.unc.edu (Jon Leech) writes:
:     I've been going to the camp for 4 years and haven't found rotation
: to be a problem. Perhaps this has something to do with the classes
: you're in? I've mostly been in the Intermediate levels.

Perhaps I gave the wrong impression in my prior post, as I believe
BYU is an example where rotation works. Let me reword that post
a little:

At the BYU dance camps, they strongly encourage rotation. Overall, this
works very well, and as a result I believe these classes are more fun
and permits the students to learn more than in other group classes without
an organized rotation.

Sometimes there are a few teachers who either forget to rotate or don't
rotate in an orderly fashion and there is an imbalance between men and women.
If these teachers are reminded that rotation is important, are aware
of the problems with infrequent or haphazard rotation, and have some
suggestions and guidelines, most likely thier classes would be improved.

By the way, the registration information for BYU Dance Camp '93 has
been sent and they have been accepting registration as of January 14.
I highly recommend this dance camp. A synopsis is:

Session 1: June 21-25, 1993
Teachers: Pierre & Mirielle Allaire, Jim & Jenell Maranto, Ron Montez,
          Elizabeth Curtis, Chris Morris, Buddy Schwimmer,
          Lee & Linda Wakefield
Dances: International Rumba, Samba, Tango, American Mambo, Waltz,
        West Coast Swing, Two Step, Lifts & Drops

Session 2: August 2-6, 1993
Teachers: Johan & Nadia Eftedal, Debbie Avalos, Ron Montez,
          Elizabeth Curtis, Buddy & Laurie Schwimmer,
          Ken & Shiela Sloan, Lee & Linda Wakefield
Dances: International ChaCha, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Jive/Swing,
        American Foxtrot, West Coast Swing, Two Step, Lifts & Drops

There are 5 skill levels, Beginning, Intermediate I & II, Advanced I & II,
all taught at the same time for a given dance, divided into 3-5 hourly
classes. Two dances are taught as a routine to be performed at the Ball
Friday Evening.

Tuition is $240 with optional on campus food & housing for $110.
This year they do not accept a deposit. They want full payment with
the registration.

Contact:
    Brigham Young University
    Ballroom Dance Camp '93
    147 Harman Building
    Provo, UT 84602
From: mmcohen@cats.ucsc.edu (Michael M Cohen)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance
Subject: Re: patterns for competition dresses
Date: 27 Jan 1993 09:20:52 GMT
Organization: University of California; Santa Cruz
NNTP-Posting-Host: si.ucsc.edu


In article <1993Jan26.212741.17675@cbnewsl.cb.att.com> laural@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (laura.l.la gassa) writes:
>Hi.  I'm new to this group -- I just discovered it and I'm very excited

>source of patterns for ball gowns suitable for American and International
>style competition.  I live in the New York City area, and my mother lives

From the archives.....
--------------------------------------------------



I noticed this advertisment in the Sapphire Ball (San Jose,  Cal, 
Nov 1992) program.
------------------------------------
PATTERNS FOR BALLROOM DANCE COSTUMES

Available through LJR designs catalog featuring:

- Fabrics from England's top ballroom dance supply housees
- Patterns of contemporary designs for men and women
- Rhinestones and feathers
- Pleated skirts and notions
- Glue from England
- A special Design Your Own Dance Dress section
- Custom-made costumes designed by LAURIE RUDD, dressmaker for
  (long list of wonderful hollywood movies)

Our  goal is to provide a new service for Ballroom  dancers  with 
top quality costumes as excellent as the pro's for LESS money.

Through our catalog you can:

- Order supplies and patterns
- Order a completed basic garment and decorate it yourself
- Order a designed an completely decorated, ready-to-wear costume
- Catalog is $10.00 to be applied toward your first order
  (Visa, M.C.,Discover cards accepted

LJR DESIGNS, 4813 W. LOVERS LANE, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75209
(214) 352-3739
------------------------------------------------------
I have no knowledge (or vested interest) in this business,
but  noted a lot of requests for this sort of service. "Check  it 
out"

Jay Dusenbury 
DUSENBURY@GALAXY.DECNET.LOCKHEED.COM

-- 

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=   Dr. Michael M. Cohen                   mmcohen@dewi.ucsc.edu     = 
=   Program in Experimental Psychology     mmcohen@fuzzy.ucsc.edu    =
=   433 Clark Kerr Hall                    408-459-2655 LAB          = 
=   University of California - Santa Cruz  408-459-2700 MSGS         = 
=   Santa Cruz, CA 95064                   408-459-3519 FAX          = 
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From: mleung@bmtlh174.BNR.CA (Matilda Leung)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.dance
Subject: Monteal area ballroom dancing private instruction
Date: 26 Jan 93 17:59:26 GMT
Reply-To: mleung@bmtlh174.BNR.CA (Matilda Leung)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.


	
	I am currently taking private lessions in American
	style but would like to switch to international.
	
	Would anyone know of any good international 
	style dancers who offer private instructions
	in Montreal?  Is there an association of some
	sort that would be able to provide a list of 
	such dancers?  I recall seeing some ads in the
	program at Classique de Montreal last year, but
	I no longer have the program with me.

	Any info will be apppreciated.  Thanks in advance.

	Please respond by email to mleung@bnr.ca.
	
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