#131
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 09:07:52 -0600
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>
Subject: Need some help
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Got an email from a woman in Central Washington. She would like to receive
a teaching endorsement for health, but she needs one more course in the
area of Consumer and Environmental Health. This type of course isn't being
offered at any of the institutions in her area during the spring or summer
semester. She wrote to me asking if I knew of any on-line courses that are
of the title/nature. If somebody knows of such a course, would you please
contact her directly? Her name is Adrienne Schaefer and her email is
dreeschaefer@hotmail.com
Thanks.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
Home Page: http://www.kittle.siu.edu
HEDIR: http://www.hedir.org
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#132
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:33:26 -0500
From: Isabel Burk <izzibz@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Safe and Drug-Free Schools national study
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
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** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
"Progress in Prevention: National Study of Local Education Activities"
report on Safe and Drug-Free Schools and communities.
This report is based on a sampling of districts receiving SDFSC funds.
Important point that this report makes: SDFSC funds underwrite the
majority of prevention activities in districts!!!
Download it at:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OUS/PES/progressinprevention.doc
--
Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES, CPP
The Health Network
(845) 638-3569 fax: (845) 638-1928
E-mail: isabel@healthnetwork.org
www.healthnetwork.org
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#133
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:24:17 -0600
From: Chris Rogers <CRogers@MAIL.CI.LUBBOCK.TX.US>
Subject: Smoking Ordinances
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
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** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
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A recent push for a local smoking ordinance has prompted certain questions regarding the
issue of smoking and more specifically smoking restrictions. Any direction that could be
given in finding answers to the following questions or any additional information on
contact persons or agencies related to these questions would be appreciated.
1. Why is smoking regulated on domestic air flights? I know the ban on smoking went into
effect in February 1990, but am looking for the specific code and the reasoning behind the
ban.
2. What specific reasoning was used to pass the smoking ban in Federal buildings?
3. Are there any cities where efforts have tried, and failed, to put through a smoking
ordinance?
4. In cities where the ordinances have passed, did they get everything included in the
ordinance that they asked for?
Chris Rogers
Health Educator
City of Lubbock Health Department
Lubbock, TX
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#134
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:36:49 -0500
From: Don Ardell <donardel@TAMPABAY.RR.COM>
Subject: Strategies for Increased Effectiveness
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Dear Everyone:
Well, it's the end of the week, we're about to get a new leader and Andy
Jenkins has asked that we not intervene to better the lot of Taliban
womenfolk by inundating his dean and other university officals (who some
must think have great influence over such things) with e-mails, petitions,
bottlecaps and the like. So, whatever shall we do, instead?
Here are a few ideas, inspired by Harry Browne. The article is from the
60th edition of the E-AWR. Enjoy. And, be well.
Don
STRATEGIES FOR BECOMING A BETTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE PERSON
One of my heroes is Harry Browne. I consider his Avon book in 1974, HOW I
FOUND FREEDOM IN AN UNFREE WORLD, to be a foundation work that contributed
mightily to my own ideas (see HIGH LEVEL WELLNESS: AN ALTERNATIVE TO
DOCTORS, DRUGS AND DISEASE by Rodale 77/Bantam 79/ and Ten Speed Presses 86)
and the wellness movement. The latter is based, as much as anything else,
on the celebration of personal responsibility.
Ever been tempted to try to reform someone's bad habits? Resist. Instead,
use stealth, trickery and appeals to their better natures. Here are a few
suggestions, adapted from the recommended resolutions by Libertarian
presidential candidate Harry Browne. All, with the exception of the last
item, below (which is unaltered), are from Mr. Browne's article in "The
Liberator Online," Vol. 6, No. 1 dated January 9, 2001. For a copy, e-mail
your request to Paul Schmidt (Paul@self-gov.org) or James W. Harris at
(James@self-gov.org) at Advocates for Self-Government.
This weekend, when we celebrate another peaceful transition of one governing
group to another, some of these ideas might seem especially significant, not
only for their wellness value but also for the way in which we treat each
other and think about political processes.
* Resolve to promote wellness by appealing to the self-interest of each
prospect, rather than preaching to people and expecting them to adopt your
ideas of right and wrong.
* Resolve to keep from being drawn into arguments; instead, inspire people
to want wellness rather than annoying them by trying to prove them wrong.
* Resolve to listen when people express their wants and needs, so you can
help them see how a wellness lifestyle will more effectively satisfy those
needs.
* Resolve to identify, if appropriate, with the social goals someone may
seek -- a cleaner environment, more help for the poor, a less divisive
society - and try to show that those goals are less likely to be achieved by
government entitlements than free markets.
* Resolve to be compassionate and respectful of the beliefs and needs that
lead people to seek government entitlements-You don't have to approve of
their subsidies or policies. But, if you don't acknowledge their needs, you
are less likely to help them find a better way to solve their problems.
* Resolve that no matter what the issue, you will return again and again to
the central point of a wellness perspective-how much better off the
individual will be in a free society that rewards personal responsibility,
not blame or excuses.
* Resolve to acknowledge your good fortune to live as a free citizen at a
time when wellness is even an option. Any plan for improvement can benefit
from an early recognition of the good things we all have.
* Resolve to focus on the message that someone will be much better off by
not dwelling on all the wrongs that have been done to him/her to date,
injustices, outrages and all the rest.
* Resolve, in the unlikely event you need to do so, to cleanse yourself of
anger, resentment and bitterness. Such emotions steal time and attention
from a joyful focus on the right side of the worseness/wellness continuum,
that is, the pursuit of life's pleasures and delights, added meaning and
purpose and other positive states.
* Resolve to speak, dress and act in a respectable manner. You may be the
first wellness promoter someone has encountered, so it's important that he
get a good first impression. No point in letting extraneous matters cloud
the important messages you have to offer.
* Resolve to remind yourself that someone's "stupid" opinion may be an
opinion you once held. If you can grow, why can't someone else, especially
with your assistance?
* Resolve not to raise your voice in discussions. In a shouting match, no
one wins, no one changes his mind and no one will be inspired to join the
quest for a wellness lifestyle.
* Resolve to be civil to your opponents and treat them with respect.
Regardless of their behavior, you can be a better person than your enemies.
* Last but not least, and the following is completely unchanged from the
original words of Harry Browne, resolve not to adopt the tactics of
Republicans and Democrats. They use character assassination, evasions and
intimidation because they have no real benefits to offer Americans. We
(meaning Libertarians), on the other hand, are offering to set people free
-- and so we can win simply by focusing on the better life our proposals
will bring.
Be well. Comments are welcome and, as always, will be both appreciated and
personally acknowledged. All the best.
======================
======================
Excerpt from E-AWR # 60 (1/19/01)
(donardel@tampabay.rr.com)
3301 Bayshore Blvd., # 802, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (813) 831-4567
http://www.wellnessweb.com
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#135
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:06:55 -0600
From: Mark Temple <matempl@ILSTU.EDU>
Subject: Shame on Planned Parenthood
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Had to try something new...so my message was not deleted right away.
(Please note sarcasm)
http://www.all.org/stopp/st001220.htm ~ I didn't make this up. Found a link on
the Eagle Forum of Illinois page (http://www.ileagles.net/index.htm)
Shame on Planned Parenthood. They are passing out condom lollipops so that
children will be forced to ask questions about sex.
Seriously, this group must have gone to the "Ralph Reed School of Opposition."
They will post any lie or exaggeration to prompt action among their followers.
No wonder these folks get so riled up and spurred to action.
________________________________
Health Education at Illinois State University
Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
matempl@ilstu.edu
<http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/temple/menu.htm>http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/newtem
ple/menu.htm
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world;
indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Meade
_______________________________
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#136
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:07:38 -0500
From: Lynn Younger <youngeld@EMAIL.UC.EDU>
Subject: UNSCRIBE
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
DEAR HEDIR PLEASE UNSCRIBE ME FROM YOUR E-MAIL LISTING
Kind regards
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#137
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:21:53 -0500
From: beena160@GROUPPROJECTS.NET
Subject: Mortgage Loans Made Easy................
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
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#138
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:44:09 -0800
From: "M. Shaw" <mshaw@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
Subject: Re: Mortgage Loans Made Easy................
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
More 'spam;' why does this happen?
Mark T. Shaw, M.S.
On Fri, 19 Jan 2001 beena160@GROUPPROJECTS.NET wrote:
> ** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
> ** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
> ** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
> ** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
> ** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
> FOR HOMEOWNERS ONLY!!
>
> Do you want to pay off your credit card debt,
> refinance your existing mortgage, or take out
> additional cash for any purpose?
>
> GET NEEDED CASH FOR ANY REASON!!
>
> * Borrow money even if you are in chapter 13 bankruptcy
> or save your home if you are facing foreclosure.
> * Pay off tax liens, judgments, or collection accounts.
> * Lower your monthly payments.
> * Consolidate your debts.
> * Make Home Improvements; add a room, pool, or spa.
>
> WE CAN GET YOU THE LOAN YOU NEED REGARDLESS OF YOUR CREDIT.
> * Good or Bad Credit OK * Self Employed OK
> * Prior Bankruptcy OK * Credit Problems OK
>
> Serious about improving your lifestyle? APPLY NOW! We can help.
> * WE FUND THE LOANS THAT OTHER LENDERS TURN DOWN!
> HOMEOWNERS, FOR A FAST, FREE LOAN QUOTE, FILL OUT THE FORM ONLINE AT:
>
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>
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#139
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:54:14 -0500
From: Michaela Conley <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>
Subject: Re: Mortgage Loans Made Easy................
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Hi Mark,
It's very frustrating but I think it happens when spiders harvest email
addresses when crawling the web. I hate it too. I do pursue these
spammers but seldom get very far... but hey, always worth trying!!!
:-) Michaela
HPCAREER.NET
At 11:44 AM 1/19/01 -0800, M. Shaw wrote:
>** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
>** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
>** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
>** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
>** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
>
>More 'spam;' why does this happen?
>
>Mark T. Shaw, M.S.
>
>On Fri, 19 Jan 2001 beena160@GROUPPROJECTS.NET wrote:
>
> > ** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
> > ** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
> > ** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
> > ** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
> > ** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
> >
> > FOR HOMEOWNERS ONLY!!
> >
> > Do you want to pay off your credit card debt,
> > refinance your existing mortgage, or take out
> > additional cash for any purpose?
> >
> > GET NEEDED CASH FOR ANY REASON!!
> >
> > * Borrow money even if you are in chapter 13 bankruptcy
> > or save your home if you are facing foreclosure.
> > * Pay off tax liens, judgments, or collection accounts.
> > * Lower your monthly payments.
> > * Consolidate your debts.
> > * Make Home Improvements; add a room, pool, or spa.
> >
> > WE CAN GET YOU THE LOAN YOU NEED REGARDLESS OF YOUR CREDIT.
> > * Good or Bad Credit OK * Self Employed OK
> > * Prior Bankruptcy OK * Credit Problems OK
> >
> > Serious about improving your lifestyle? APPLY NOW! We can help.
> > * WE FUND THE LOANS THAT OTHER LENDERS TURN DOWN!
> > HOMEOWNERS, FOR A FAST, FREE LOAN QUOTE, FILL OUT THE FORM ONLINE AT:
> >
> > http://www2.linkusnow.net
> >
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> >
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#140
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:10:41 -0600
From: Mark Temple <matempl@ILSTU.EDU>
Subject: Critical thought and the opposition
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Some may suggest that I need to further critically examine this issue before
making a judgment...but I'm seething. Open discussion of issues only works
when both "sides" are honest and trustworthy. Our opponents are willing to go
to any extreme to WIN! Winning to these folks means no health education in the
schools . Their literature uses the terms health education and sexuality
education interchangability - Do you believe that's a mistake? Or...might a
critical analysis of the issue produce the assumption that these people are
professionals. It is their JOB to misinform.
The following message from theFamily Research Council's January 18th Culture
Facts (Subscription info. at
http://www.frc.org/subscriptions/index.cfm?sub=CU01A3; on-line at
http://www.frc.org/papers/culturefacts/index.cfm) illustrates that our
opponents
exaggerate, distort, lie, and misinform. Maybe I'm alone in this...so, please
help me understand what I'm missing. These folks will resort to any measure to
incite fear and action. If that's not extreme - WHAT IS?
Do parents have a right to "opt" their children out of lessons they do not
accept? Certainly. Should proponents of "opt out" plans suggest the schools
are "recruiting homosexuals" or are "hostile to parents?" Should these
same
groups work to tie "diversity education" with homosexual recruitment efforts?
YOU THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT THIS...THINK LONG AND HARD. ONE DAY WE MAY WAKE UP
TO FIND THERE IS NO MORE HEALTH EDUCATION IN ANY SCHOOL IN AMERICA.
ME...I'LL ACT!
>
> California Groups Unite Behind 'Opt Out' Plan
>
> Five pro-family organizations in California have united to
> create a user-friendly form for students who choose to opt-
> out of pro-homosexual classes in the state's public schools.
> The form was designed in response to a new state law (AB
> 1785) that promotes school "diversity" based on "sexual
> orientation." The law took effect Jan. 1.
>
> "In light of a State Legislature that is hostile to parents,
> the Student Exemption Form offers a measure of protection
> for moms and dads," said Scott Lively, president of the Pro-
> Family Law Center. "This form will become a standard tool
> for parents to protect their children from harmful sexual
> matter in the California public school system. Every parent
> should have it."
>
> Lively is the author of "Seven Steps to Recruit-Proof Your
> Child," which focuses on homosexual activists' efforts to
> promote homosexuality among young people. CultureFacts
> readers will receive a $4 discount off the book's usual
> price of $14.95 by calling 800-834-1508 and mentioning
> CultureFacts. The book is also available on the Law
> Center's web site, www.abidingtruth.com.
>
> The California Student Exemption Project was created by the
> following groups: Campaign for California Families
> (www.savecalifornia.com); Pro-Family Law Center; United
> States Justice Foundation (www.USJF.net); Life Legal Defense
> Foundation (www.LLDF.org); and Pacific Justice Institute
> (www.pacificjustice.org).
>
> Several other groups have endorsed the Student Exemption
> Project, including Eagle Forum of California, Parents Rights
> USA and Christian Coalition of California.
________________________________
Health Education at Illinois State University
Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
matempl@ilstu.edu
<http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/temple/menu.htm>http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/newtem
ple/menu.htm
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world;
indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Meade
_______________________________
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#141
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:27:36 -0500
From: Isabel Burk <izzibz@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Safe and Drug-Free Schools Exemplary Programs
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
The U.S. Dept. of Education, Safe and Drug-Free Schools has just
released the results of a rigorous expert panel of reviewers.
Nine progams are named as exemplary:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ORAD/KAD/expert_panel/2001exemplary_sddfs.html
Thirty three programs are named as promising:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ORAD/KAD/expert_panel/2001promising_sddfs.html
--
Isabel Burk, M.S., CHES, CPP
The Health Network
(845) 638-3569 fax: (845) 638-1928
E-mail: isabel@healthnetwork.org
www.healthnetwork.org
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#142
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:03:09 -0800
From: William Cissell <wcissell@VENUS.TWU.EDU>
Subject: Mark, I got your message!
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Mark,
What are you looking for in reaction from HEDIRs? We have heard
your message. Some of us were delivering this message before you got
out of diapers.
Talk to Dr. Marian Hamburg, who developed the Sex Education program at
New York University. Talk to the Orange County, California educators
who developed a model sex education program in the early 1960's. Their
program got lots of national attention. Members of the John Birch
Society got them fired shortly after they got the superintendent of
schools out of office.
The views you describe have been around for a long time, and the
strategies being used have been effective in many situations. However,
there are lots of us who are continually working locally, statewide,
regionally, nationally, and internationally to combat such activity.
You will not change the views of those strongly opposed to your
position by repeatedly broadcasting your concerns about ultra
conservative activities. Those who agree with the philosophy of ultra
conservatives, but disagree with their activities, will perceive you as
unfairly lumping them in with the more extreme elements of ultra
conservatism. Their focus will be on how unfair you are to paint with
such a broad brush, rather than on how unfair and inappropriate some of
the strategies are that the ultra conservatives use. They will even
point out the fact that those who oppose ultra conservatives
occasionally use exaggeration and stereotyping in their efforts to
counter the exaggeration and stereeotyping used by these ultra
conservatives.
While HEDIR subscribers are somewhat diverse, I believe that you are
speaking to the choir with the overwhelming majority of us. When you
get criticism from two or three HEDIR subscribers, this does not mean
that a substantial portion of HEDIRs are missing the point and
misjudging you. We agree with you. We love you. We believe as you do
that ultra conservatives are unfair, dishonest, and
mean spirited. This does not mean that you or we believe that every
conservative
is a fire breathing monster seeking to destroy every health educator and
every health education program. Let's paint with a narrower, more
focused brush.
By the way, I fibbed when I said I only have one Republican friend.
I think I may have two.
Bill
--
William B. Cissell, PhD, MSPH, CHES
Professor and Director, Statewide
Coordinated Statement of Need Project (SCSN)
Texas Woman’s University
Department of Health Studies
P.O. Box 425499
Denton, Texas 76204-5499
940-898-2861; Fax: 940-898-2859; email: wcissell@twu.edu
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#143
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:38:58 -0600
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>
Subject: SPAMS
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Just a brief memo to let you know that the HEDIR is an uncensored list...I
do not see anything before it goes to the HEDIR. The HEDIR listserv can be
found at the clearinghouse where all listservs are listed. It doesn't take
much to copy down those listservs. Because anybody can send something over
the HEDIR some devious people have copied the hundreds of listservs that
are available throughout the world and advertise their information. The
only option to prevent would be to censor all memos prior--sorry, I don't
have the time to do that. However, we do have a bulldog (in the most
affectionate way) person in Michaela Conley who rigorously pursues these
individuals for money to 'advertise' on the HEDIR.
Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., FAAHB
Professor & Director of Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University
Home Page: http://www.kittle.siu.edu
HEDIR: http://www.hedir.org
IEJHE: http://www.iejhe.org
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#144
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:56:50 -0700
From: Wendy Wolff <estrategies@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: spam infiltration
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Dear Colleagues,
Ever since the infiltration of the spam into our list serve, I have been
wanting to share my opinion.
I HATE SPAM.
Now with that said, I believe that one of the major risks associated
with participating in any type of list serve, bulletin board, chat room,
or newsgroup is that of having your name and email address available to
the sneaky spam originators. It just happens. No safequards can prevent
it. One of the greater mysteries of the info superhighway. For me, in
my simple mind, it is sort of classified with that "where does that one
silly sock go during the dryer cycle" phenomena. I know I'm going to
lose one, but I must keep washing them for sanitary reasons.
Also, I believe that anyone that has access to the list serve, can
easily get into the HEDIR directory----aha! Another way for those nasty
spam originators to get our info. Grrrr.
I say this light-heartedly as I have come up with my own personalized
intervention for dealing with the situation. I breathe and hit delete.
I have gotten so good at this skill that now I don't even read the
subject line before I start moving my mouse in the direction of the
trash button.
Happy Friday!!!
:-)
Wendy Wolff
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Wendy Wolff, MPH
Essential Strategies
PO Box 480022
Denver, Colorado 80248-0022
(303) 750-7069 voice
(303) 750-4233 fax
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#145
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:39:19 -0600
From: "Mark A. Temple" <matempl@ILSTU.EDU>
Subject: Bill, I got your message
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
This is an open message to my friend Bill Cissell:
Bill...if you so clearly misunderstood my intent...I should take that as a
clear sign. I will refrain from posting further such messages on the HEDIR.
Your message, however, contains the exact point I'm trying to make. We have
been getting our collective butts kicked for some time now. Health education
does not stand a chance of being successful unless professionals (not the
professional associations/organizations, but inservice professionals) recognize
their professional and ethical obligations to become politically active.
I want the field to be aware of the slick opposition we face. I want every
health educator to form a relationship with his or her congressperson's and
senator's (state and federal) staffers responsible for health/education issues.
I want health educators to be recognized as advocates with a meaningful, loud
voice. I want every health educator to send a letter to the editor of their
local newspaper whenever appropraite (but certainly often!). I want action!
The choir you suggest I'm speaking to seemingly fails to sing in unision. In
fact, I seldom witness it singing at all. I'm uncertain how well we prepare
our future professionals to advocate...partially because I see so few inservice
professionals advocate at all. This pains me.
So...my tails between my legs. I apologize to you for my postings. I respect
you and your comments suggest I've made a fool of myself. I'll resign myself
to the fact that all I can do is ALL I CAN DO! And apparently I've done enough
in this forum. C'est la vie.
________________________________
Health Education at Illinois State University
Leadership Compassion Courage Innovation
Mark A. Temple, PhD, CHES
matempl@ilstu.edu
http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/newtemple/menu.htm
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the
world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
Magaret Meade
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#146
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:00:01 -0500
From: "Walter A. Hanks" <walt.hanks@HOME.COM>
Subject: Re: Bill, I got your message
** Award winning program in Wellness Mgt and Gerontology
** offers GA Stipend of $8000+ tuition waiver.
** Contact Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology,
** Ball State University; call 1-888-WELL-BSU
** Web Page: http://www.bsu.edu/wellness (2/1)
Mark Temple wrote:
>Your message, however, contains the exact point I'm trying to make. We have
>been getting our collective butts kicked for some time now. Health education
>does not stand a chance of being successful unless professionals (not the
>professional associations/organizations, but inservice
>professionals) recognize
>their professional and ethical obligations to become politically active.
You know that I agree with you Mark, but at this, the end of my first
week at a local health department, I think I finally understand two
major reasons why working professional aren't more vocal. First, we
work for the government, and second, we work for the government. Let
me explain.
First, as government employees, we are prohibited from speaking out
on sensitive political issues. I was hired to coordinate the cancer
and tobacco community coalition (restitution fund) for a local health
department. I am prohibited from even advocating policy changes
regarding tobacco access. Someone else on the community coalition
can say it, but as a state employee, I can't. I imagine that a lot
of us work under these restrictions.
Second, as government employees, we are really overworked. The pile
of unfinished reports and incomplete to-do lists on my desk is loud
testimony that we are expected to do far too much for far too little
pay. After only a week, I already have work group, coalition, and
committee meetings every day of the week. Not to mention two grant
proposals to write, a physical facilities inventory to do, and more
reports to fill out than you can imagine. Who has time to be an
advocate?
Now, I know that these sound like just excuses, but they are real
problems that we need to deal with.
Just some thoughts from an exhausted public servant. Good night all!
Walt Hanks
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