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Dear President-elect Obama:
First, congratulations on your victory. The historical magnitude of your presidential win is nothing short of stupendous and a colossal fulfillment of the American dream (an achievement embedded long ago in the equality clauses of the Declaration of Independence).
It's likely no big surprise that I don't see eye to eye with you politically. Actually, I stand in stark opposition to most of your politics. Still, I realize that we must learn to work together if we are to see our country get back on track. After Election Day, I asked myself, "How can I work for our new president to help better America?" Then a thought occurred to me. The first question that should be answered is: How will you work for me? After all, "We the People" of the United States employ you, correct?
So here are a few ways you might begin to gain the respect of those who oppose you and to show that your campaign pledges to bridge the divides were not empty promises to get you into office. And these requests I make are based upon the inaugural oath you will make Jan. 20, "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." No doubt these won't be my only requests through the years, but they serve as a good beginning:
-- Use and cite the Constitution. If that constitutional oath ("preserve, protect and defend") is the central duty of your job description, then I assume we will be hearing often from you about exactly how you are doing just that. There is no replacement for strict adherence, application and defense of the Constitution. And it's high time that presidents quit reciting the presidential oath tritely and then abandoning its tenets when they enter the Oval Office. You should be quoting from the Constitution publicly as often as a preacher quotes the Bible to his congregation -- at least weekly. If you take this oath and challenge seriously, you will limit the powers of federal government, reduce taxes (for everyone), encourage the freedom of religion and expression (even in the public square), and stand up for such things as our right to bear arms. The American public and the government have lost their grip on the content and role of the Constitution, but if you daily choose, you can help to re-educate and model its usage for them.
-- Protect American life. Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1809, "The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government." Those are powerful and enlightening words. Of course, such a role was created and secured in the very fabric of our nation -- in the Declaration of Independence. The commitment to protect life should serve as the basis for all you do, even as a foundation for your national defense strategy. I'm sure the first of your secret briefings this past week on our global security threats have opened your eyes to the extensive onslaught of our enemies. Don't allow your pride, partisanship, personal bias or political abilities to jeopardize the safety of Americans lives. As commander in chief, you are called to preserve American life. Quite frankly, that is why I'm surprised that a man such as you, who professes to fight for minorities, would not recognize the clear value of a human life in a womb. Federal law should not decree the sacrifice of one human life for the preference of another. Both lives should be protected. Otherwise, what do Jefferson's 1809 words mean? As president, you are called to protect (not destroy) human life; it is the "first and only legitimate object of good government."
-- Lead more from the center. It's been pointed out by countless pundits, and your track record is clear: You have one of the most liberal records in the Senate. You've had the liberty of voting and fighting for an agenda "from the left" as you've tried to persuade state and federal lawmakers to do the same. But if you continue to lead our country down a more liberal road, you will follow the peril of Bill Clinton, who stepped into office and initially tried to lift the ban on gays in the military and extend abortion rights, only to prompt the creation of a more balanced and strong Republican Congress in the 1990s. Don't underestimate the resurrecting power of the conservative voice. You observed in last week's election how three states across this union voted to protect marriage in their constitutions (the 28th, 29th and 30th states to do so -- California, Arizona and Florida).
We will be watching who you choose to be in your Cabinet. We will discern how you lead Pelosi and Reid. We will be observing those you select as candidates for Supreme Court justices. The election is over. No more promises. No more words. You might work well in a team, but this time, you don't have congressional members to hide behind. You're on your own -- leading the pack -- and the whole country is watching. I, especially, am watching. So make sure you lead more from the center.
One of your 300 million bosses,
Chuck Norris
I found this letter here. If Chuck Norris wrote me a letter letting me know he was watching me, I'd be a nervous wreck. Sleeping with one eye open and the whole bit...
Obama, Now That You Work for Me (A Letter to the President-Elect)
Obama, Now That You Work for Me (A Letter to the President-Elect)
by Chuck Norris
Dear President-elect Obama:
First, congratulations on your victory. The historical magnitude of your presidential win is nothing short of stupendous and a colossal fulfillment of the American dream (an achievement embedded long ago in the equality clauses of the Declaration of Independence).
It's likely no big surprise that I don't see eye to eye with you politically. Actually, I stand in stark opposition to most of your politics. Still, I realize that we must learn to work together if we are to see our country get back on track. After Election Day, I asked myself, "How can I work for our new president to help better America?" Then a thought occurred to me. The first question that should be answered is: How will you work for me? After all, "We the People" of the United States employ you, correct?
So here are a few ways you might begin to gain the respect of those who oppose you and to show that your campaign pledges to bridge the divides were not empty promises to get you into office. And these requests I make are based upon the inaugural oath you will make Jan. 20, "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." No doubt these won't be my only requests through the years, but they serve as a good beginning:
-- Use and cite the Constitution. If that constitutional oath ("preserve, protect and defend") is the central duty of your job description, then I assume we will be hearing often from you about exactly how you are doing just that. There is no replacement for strict adherence, application and defense of the Constitution. And it's high time that presidents quit reciting the presidential oath tritely and then abandoning its tenets when they enter the Oval Office. You should be quoting from the Constitution publicly as often as a preacher quotes the Bible to his congregation -- at least weekly. If you take this oath and challenge seriously, you will limit the powers of federal government, reduce taxes (for everyone), encourage the freedom of religion and expression (even in the public square), and stand up for such things as our right to bear arms. The American public and the government have lost their grip on the content and role of the Constitution, but if you daily choose, you can help to re-educate and model its usage for them.
-- Protect American life. Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1809, "The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government." Those are powerful and enlightening words. Of course, such a role was created and secured in the very fabric of our nation -- in the Declaration of Independence. The commitment to protect life should serve as the basis for all you do, even as a foundation for your national defense strategy. I'm sure the first of your secret briefings this past week on our global security threats have opened your eyes to the extensive onslaught of our enemies. Don't allow your pride, partisanship, personal bias or political abilities to jeopardize the safety of Americans lives. As commander in chief, you are called to preserve American life. Quite frankly, that is why I'm surprised that a man such as you, who professes to fight for minorities, would not recognize the clear value of a human life in a womb. Federal law should not decree the sacrifice of one human life for the preference of another. Both lives should be protected. Otherwise, what do Jefferson's 1809 words mean? As president, you are called to protect (not destroy) human life; it is the "first and only legitimate object of good government."
-- Lead more from the center. It's been pointed out by countless pundits, and your track record is clear: You have one of the most liberal records in the Senate. You've had the liberty of voting and fighting for an agenda "from the left" as you've tried to persuade state and federal lawmakers to do the same. But if you continue to lead our country down a more liberal road, you will follow the peril of Bill Clinton, who stepped into office and initially tried to lift the ban on gays in the military and extend abortion rights, only to prompt the creation of a more balanced and strong Republican Congress in the 1990s. Don't underestimate the resurrecting power of the conservative voice. You observed in last week's election how three states across this union voted to protect marriage in their constitutions (the 28th, 29th and 30th states to do so -- California, Arizona and Florida).
We will be watching who you choose to be in your Cabinet. We will discern how you lead Pelosi and Reid. We will be observing those you select as candidates for Supreme Court justices. The election is over. No more promises. No more words. You might work well in a team, but this time, you don't have congressional members to hide behind. You're on your own -- leading the pack -- and the whole country is watching. I, especially, am watching. So make sure you lead more from the center.
One of your 300 million bosses,
Chuck Norris
Why is Linux good for me ???
As a result of my visit to MACFAST, Tiruvalla, Kerala, I could convince a whole lot of students and MACFAST about the foolishness and perils of relying on black-box, proprietary, software. I could demonstrate to them the opportunities and wisdom in open source software (FOSS). They also received a copy of my CD -- Why is Linux good for me ? . This CD is now avaialable to everyone, thanks to MACFAST. You can download a copy from :
http://www.macfast.org/linux-tutorials/top.htm
Or you can browse the CD online.
This CD is a one-stop source for all those who want to start off into the world of Linux.
I have asked MACFAST to upload an ISO image of the CD so that downloading can be less painful.
partha
http://www.macfast.org/linux-tutorials/top.htm
Or you can browse the CD online.
This CD is a one-stop source for all those who want to start off into the world of Linux.
I have asked MACFAST to upload an ISO image of the CD so that downloading can be less painful.
partha
FAMILY UPDATES
It has been an interesting week here. Monday night we spent several hours in the ER with daughter. She had: Cellulitis, which is a bacterial skin infection that is characterized by swelling, redness, warmth, and pain. This common condition can affect people of all age groups, but tends to occur more often in men than women. While it can occur anywhere on the body, cellulitis most often affects the legs, feet, arms, and hands. Treatment for the condition usually begins with antibiotics and then is designed to prevent the disease from recurring.
Causes of Leg Cellulitis
Causes of Leg Cellulitis
Leg cellulitis is an infection caused by bacteria. The most common cause of this condition in adults with no medical conditions is group A streptococcus, which is a bacterium commonly found in the throat and on the skin.
Another common cause of leg cellulitis in adults is Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), which is a bacterium that is commonly found on human skin and mucosa (lining of mouth and nose).
Staph skin infections, including MRSA, generally start as small red bumps that resemble pimples, boils or spider bites. These can quickly turn into deep, painful abscesses that require surgical draining.
MRSA infection is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria — often called "staph." MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a strain of staph that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA can be fatal.
ANYway, she had a boil with the diagnosis of cellulitis. The Doctor had to numb her then slice open the infection to drain out..Needless to say, it was painful for her. We decided to go to the ER when she said after supper that her whole leg was going numb and hurt really bad. My RN cousin in Mississippi said to take her too. Glad we did! She is doing better, went on to school and such. Just have to watch for more redness or swelling or draining.
On the other side now, James' Mom got her cast off two weeks ago Wednesday now. She walked with a walker and a cane for awhile but is doing good. After our Labor Day cookout, My sister-in-law went home. Joy took her back to the doctor last Thursday, got her home and she passed out again but was sitting. She is still doing this. All the tests she had in the hospital came back okay, we do not know what is causing this. James told her that they decided she should not drive at all now. What if she couldn't pull over in time,etc?. Not good.She agreed to that. There are enough of us around to drive her wherever she needs to go. My work schedule is pretty well set, so Thursday mornings I can carry her anywhere. I have to be at work by 12:30 on Thursdays.On her next appointment she will discuss with her doctor some options to see what is going on. It worries us. That's why she had the cast on. She passed out and fell while shopping with my niece, fractured her foot and chipped the bone in her other foot. That's why Joy had been staying with her since July 12th.
MRSA infection is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria — often called "staph." MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a strain of staph that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA can be fatal.
ANYway, she had a boil with the diagnosis of cellulitis. The Doctor had to numb her then slice open the infection to drain out..Needless to say, it was painful for her. We decided to go to the ER when she said after supper that her whole leg was going numb and hurt really bad. My RN cousin in Mississippi said to take her too. Glad we did! She is doing better, went on to school and such. Just have to watch for more redness or swelling or draining.
On the other side now, James' Mom got her cast off two weeks ago Wednesday now. She walked with a walker and a cane for awhile but is doing good. After our Labor Day cookout, My sister-in-law went home. Joy took her back to the doctor last Thursday, got her home and she passed out again but was sitting. She is still doing this. All the tests she had in the hospital came back okay, we do not know what is causing this. James told her that they decided she should not drive at all now. What if she couldn't pull over in time,etc?. Not good.She agreed to that. There are enough of us around to drive her wherever she needs to go. My work schedule is pretty well set, so Thursday mornings I can carry her anywhere. I have to be at work by 12:30 on Thursdays.On her next appointment she will discuss with her doctor some options to see what is going on. It worries us. That's why she had the cast on. She passed out and fell while shopping with my niece, fractured her foot and chipped the bone in her other foot. That's why Joy had been staying with her since July 12th.
“Franklin and Betty J. Parker Writings, 2008 Collection and URLs to Access It.”
“Franklin and Betty J. Parker Writings 2008 (30 articles and URLs to Access Them,” by bfparker@frontiernet.net
To preserve and share our recent articles, book reviews, commentaries, papers read at academic meetings, and our other writings, we list below 30 numbered titles of our articles which were published in full by various blog hosts, each host having its own peculiarities.
ABSTRACT from ERIC NO: ED 401 200:
This paper chronicles the life of Democratic Congressman "Tip"O'Neill, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977-1986. O'Neill's life is recounted, including: (1) encountering the patronage practice in Boston politics; (2) experiences in the Massachusetts legislature; (3) work with the Kennedy brothers and Lyndon Johnson; (4) his views on various political leaders and events during his tenure in office; and (5) his work after retirement. Contains 61 references.
For pdf copy of above ERIC ED 401 200 Abstract followed by full article, click on link (if in color):
http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/14/c5/e3.pdf
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Thomas Philip (Tip) O’Neill, Jr. (1912-94)— click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+Thomas+Philip+%28Tip%29+O%92Neill%2C+Jr.+%281912-94%29%2C+&btnG=Google+Search
25. “George Peabody, "Education: A Debt Due from Present to Future Generations" (June 16, 1852); A Review with Commentary of Paul K. Conkin, Peabody College: From a Frontier Academy to the Frontiers of Teaching and Learning (Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University Press, 2002), ISBN 0-8265-1425-1.”
Abstract from ERIC ED 474 157:
The paper presents a historical overview which begins in the year 1785, takes George Peabody through his life activities, and ends with Peabody College's becoming part of Vanderbilt University. The paper looks at a multifaceted history covering 217 years of 6 consecutive charter-connected educational institutions in Nashville, Tennessee, that culminate in the present institution, Vanderbilt University's Peabody College. It examines schooling in frontier Nashville before Tennessee became a state (1796) and before and after it became the Athens of the South; the relationship between Peabody College's predecessors and neighboring Vanderbilt University and the merger that occurred in 1979; and the philanthropic intent of George Peabody and Peabody College's continuing pursuit of his dream to uplift the U.S. South and advance the nation through professionally prepared teachers serving public schools. (End)
For pdf copy of above ERIC ED 474 157 Abstract followed by full article, click on link (if in color. Note: very slow in opening):
http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/1a/db/7e.pdf
or: 1of3:
http://bfparker.ideafry.com/2008/07/21/1of3-%e2%80%9cgeorge-peabody-education-a-debt-due-from-present-to-future-generations-june-16-1852-a-review-with-commentary-of-paul-k-conkin-peabody-college-from-a-frontier-academy-to-the/
2of3 (difficult to read in thin verical form):
http://bfparker.ideafry.com/2008/07/21/2of3-%e2%80%9cgeorge-peabody-education-a-debt-due-from-present-to-future-generations-june-16-1852-a-review-with-commentary-of-paul-k-conkin-peabody-college-from-a-frontier-academy-to-the/
3of3 (difficult to read in thin vertical form):
http://bfparker.ideafry.com/2008/07/21/3of3-%e2%80%9cgeorge-peabody-education-a-debt-due-from-present-to-future-generations-june-16-1852-a-review-with-commentary-of-paul-k-conkin-peabody-college-from-a-frontier-academy-to-the/
For full article in blog form click on: 1 of 2 Parts: http://bfparker.mindsay.com/1_of_2_parts_paul_k_conkin_peabody_college_from_a_frontier_academy_to_the_fro.mws
2 of 2 parts:
http://bfparker.mindsay.com/2of2partspaul_kconkin_peabody_college_of_vanderbilt_univ_by_franklin_parker.mws
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Paul K. Conkin, Peabody College…— click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&pwst=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bfparker,+Paul+K.+Conkin,+Peabody+College...&start=20&sa=N&filter=0
26. “Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA: Brief History."
Click on:
http://clearblogs.com/bfparker/3115/Peabody+College+of+Vanderbilt+University,+Nashville,+TN,+USA:+Brief+History..html
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University--click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+Peabody+College+of+Vanderbilt+University&btnG=Google+Search
For a list of 153 of authors' publications, including some on George Peabody College for Teachers, go to: http://www.worldcat.org
type in: Franklin Parker, 1921- and you should get the following URL:
http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Parker%2C+Franklin%2C+1921-%2C&=Search&qt=results_page
To access free E-Book full contents of Franklin Parker, George Peabody, A Biography. Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 1995 rev. edn., go to:
http://books.google.com/books?id=OPIbk-ZPnF4C&dq=franklin+parker&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=qxV3RqTk1k&sig=sXAmDL_CyCYd-Sl0n_IRl7g1S1I#PPP1,M1
27: “Peabody Education Fund In Tennessee, 1867-1914.”
Click on:
http://bfparker.freeblogit.com/2008/05/22/7/
or:
http://bootlog.com/index.php?cat=travelogs&aut=bfparker&sub=archive&id=44
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Peabody Education Fund in Tennessee— click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+Peabody+Education+Fund+in+Tennessee&btnG=Google+Search
28. “Educational Philanthropist George Peabody (1795-1869) and first U. S. Paleontology Prof. Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-99) at Yale University.”
Abstract from ERIC ED 422 243.
This paper describes the lives and contributions of George
Peabody and his nephew Othniel Charles Marsh. Marsh influenced his uncle's gifts to science and science education, particularly in the founding of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard, the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale, and the Peabody Academy of Science, now the Peabody Essex Museum, at Salem, Massachusetts. The paper deals with the relationship of these two men and the achievements of their lives. George Peabody became one of the most noted educational philanthropists of the 19th-century, founding numerous educational libraries and museums. O. C. (Othniel Charles) Marsh became a Yale professor of paleontology, director of Yale's Peabody Museum of Natural History, president of the National Academy of Sciences (12 years), and a noted researcher prominent in national science affairs.
For pdf copy of above ERIC ED 422 243 Abstract followed by full article, click on link (if in color—wait, slow in coming):
http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/15/b3/30.pdf
or:
http://bfparker.freeblogit.com/2008/05/22/educational-philanthropist-george-peabody-1795-1869-and-first-u-s-paleontology-prof-othniel-charles-marsh-1831-99-at-yale-university-by-franklin-and-betty-j-parker-bfparkerfrontiernetnet/
For google.com list of blogs under--bfparker, Peabody ...Marsh... click on URL link (if in color):
http://clearblogs.com/bfparker/
or:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+Peabody+...Marsh...&btnG=Search
29. “Max Rafferty (1917-82), Conservative Educator and California State School Superintendent During 1962-70.”
For google.com list of blogs of under—bfparker, Max Rafferty, 1917-82—click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+Max+Rafferty&btnG=Search
30. “May Cravath Wharton, M.D. (1873-1959), Founder of Uplands Retirement Village, Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, USA.”
Click on:
http://bfparker.freeblogit.com/2008/05/22/may-cravath-wharton-md-1873-1959-founder-of-uplands-retirement-village-pleasant-hill-tennessee-usa/
For google.com list of blogs under-- bfparker, May Cravath Wharton, M.D. (1873-1959)— click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+May+Cravath+Wharton%2C+M.D.+%281873-1959%29&btnG=Google+Search
End of Manuscript. Send comments, questions to: bfparker@frontiernet.net
“Franklin and Betty J. Parker Writings 2008 (30 articles and URLs to Access Them,” by bfparker@frontiernet.net
To preserve and share our recent articles, book reviews, commentaries, papers read at academic meetings, and our other writings, we list below 30 numbered titles of our articles which were published in full by various blog hosts, each host having its own peculiarities.
ABSTRACT from ERIC NO: ED 401 200:
This paper chronicles the life of Democratic Congressman "Tip"O'Neill, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977-1986. O'Neill's life is recounted, including: (1) encountering the patronage practice in Boston politics; (2) experiences in the Massachusetts legislature; (3) work with the Kennedy brothers and Lyndon Johnson; (4) his views on various political leaders and events during his tenure in office; and (5) his work after retirement. Contains 61 references.
For pdf copy of above ERIC ED 401 200 Abstract followed by full article, click on link (if in color):
http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/14/c5/e3.pdf
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Thomas Philip (Tip) O’Neill, Jr. (1912-94)— click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+Thomas+Philip+%28Tip%29+O%92Neill%2C+Jr.+%281912-94%29%2C+&btnG=Google+Search
25. “George Peabody, "Education: A Debt Due from Present to Future Generations" (June 16, 1852); A Review with Commentary of Paul K. Conkin, Peabody College: From a Frontier Academy to the Frontiers of Teaching and Learning (Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University Press, 2002), ISBN 0-8265-1425-1.”
Abstract from ERIC ED 474 157:
The paper presents a historical overview which begins in the year 1785, takes George Peabody through his life activities, and ends with Peabody College's becoming part of Vanderbilt University. The paper looks at a multifaceted history covering 217 years of 6 consecutive charter-connected educational institutions in Nashville, Tennessee, that culminate in the present institution, Vanderbilt University's Peabody College. It examines schooling in frontier Nashville before Tennessee became a state (1796) and before and after it became the Athens of the South; the relationship between Peabody College's predecessors and neighboring Vanderbilt University and the merger that occurred in 1979; and the philanthropic intent of George Peabody and Peabody College's continuing pursuit of his dream to uplift the U.S. South and advance the nation through professionally prepared teachers serving public schools. (End)
For pdf copy of above ERIC ED 474 157 Abstract followed by full article, click on link (if in color. Note: very slow in opening):
http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/1a/db/7e.pdf
or: 1of3:
http://bfparker.ideafry.com/2008/07/21/1of3-%e2%80%9cgeorge-peabody-education-a-debt-due-from-present-to-future-generations-june-16-1852-a-review-with-commentary-of-paul-k-conkin-peabody-college-from-a-frontier-academy-to-the/
2of3 (difficult to read in thin verical form):
http://bfparker.ideafry.com/2008/07/21/2of3-%e2%80%9cgeorge-peabody-education-a-debt-due-from-present-to-future-generations-june-16-1852-a-review-with-commentary-of-paul-k-conkin-peabody-college-from-a-frontier-academy-to-the/
3of3 (difficult to read in thin vertical form):
http://bfparker.ideafry.com/2008/07/21/3of3-%e2%80%9cgeorge-peabody-education-a-debt-due-from-present-to-future-generations-june-16-1852-a-review-with-commentary-of-paul-k-conkin-peabody-college-from-a-frontier-academy-to-the/
For full article in blog form click on: 1 of 2 Parts: http://bfparker.mindsay.com/1_of_2_parts_paul_k_conkin_peabody_college_from_a_frontier_academy_to_the_fro.mws
2 of 2 parts:
http://bfparker.mindsay.com/2of2partspaul_kconkin_peabody_college_of_vanderbilt_univ_by_franklin_parker.mws
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Paul K. Conkin, Peabody College…— click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&pwst=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bfparker,+Paul+K.+Conkin,+Peabody+College...&start=20&sa=N&filter=0
26. “Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA: Brief History."
Click on:
http://clearblogs.com/bfparker/3115/Peabody+College+of+Vanderbilt+University,+Nashville,+TN,+USA:+Brief+History..html
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University--click on URL link (if in color):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bfparker%2C+Peabody+College+of+Vanderbilt+University&btnG=Google+Search
For a list of 153 of authors' publications, including some on George Peabody College for Teachers, go to: http://www.worldcat.org
type in: Franklin Parker, 1921- and you should get the following URL:
http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Parker%2C+Franklin%2C+1921-%2C&=Search&qt=results_page
To access free E-Book full contents of Franklin Parker, George Peabody, A Biography. Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 1995 rev. edn., go to:
http://books.google.com/books?id=OPIbk-ZPnF4C&dq=franklin+parker&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=qxV3RqTk1k&sig=sXAmDL_CyCYd-Sl0n_IRl7g1S1I#PPP1,M1
27: “Peabody Education Fund In Tennessee, 1867-1914.”
Click on:
http://bfparker.freeblogit.com/2008/05/22/7/
or:
http://bootlog.com/index.php?cat=travelogs&aut=bfparker&sub=archive&id=44
For google.com list of blogs under—bfparker, Peabody Education Fund in Tennessee— click on URL link (if in color):
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28. “Educational Philanthropist George Peabody (1795-1869) and first U. S. Paleontology Prof. Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-99) at Yale University.”
Abstract from ERIC ED 422 243.
This paper describes the lives and contributions of George
Peabody and his nephew Othniel Charles Marsh. Marsh influenced his uncle's gifts to science and science education, particularly in the founding of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard, the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale, and the Peabody Academy of Science, now the Peabody Essex Museum, at Salem, Massachusetts. The paper deals with the relationship of these two men and the achievements of their lives. George Peabody became one of the most noted educational philanthropists of the 19th-century, founding numerous educational libraries and museums. O. C. (Othniel Charles) Marsh became a Yale professor of paleontology, director of Yale's Peabody Museum of Natural History, president of the National Academy of Sciences (12 years), and a noted researcher prominent in national science affairs.
For pdf copy of above ERIC ED 422 243 Abstract followed by full article, click on link (if in color—wait, slow in coming):
http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/15/b3/30.pdf
or:
http://bfparker.freeblogit.com/2008/05/22/educational-philanthropist-george-peabody-1795-1869-and-first-u-s-paleontology-prof-othniel-charles-marsh-1831-99-at-yale-university-by-franklin-and-betty-j-parker-bfparkerfrontiernetnet/
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29. “Max Rafferty (1917-82), Conservative Educator and California State School Superintendent During 1962-70.”
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30. “May Cravath Wharton, M.D. (1873-1959), Founder of Uplands Retirement Village, Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, USA.”
Click on:
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Searching for skills
I made a decision to look for local musicians to get involved with my album project.
The biggest issue I have with my songwriting is on the music side. I believe that I write good songs, and that's been backed up by countless musicians and industry professionals.
I'm very happy with my lyric writing, and the general melodies. The issue comes when I convert the song from my mind, into reality. Because I only play a bit of guitar, I cannot seem to get the expression I want out of the instruments. Like I do with the vocals. I'm sure that I will in time, but I really want to get this album out before the end of this year.
I was chatting to a friend of mine who goes to the odd karaoke, and I discovered that he was in a band. He has requested my company a number of times at an open mic night. So I finally went on wednesday.
I ended up getting up and doing 2 numbers, with the help of a guitarist.
I must admit that I really enjoyed the night. The venue sort of reminded me a bit of the cavern club (of beatles fame). It was underground, and all arches. The acoustics were fantastic because the long arches acted like funnels for the sound.
At the end of the night, I was approached by a few of the musicians. Who asked me to come down and perform again. So I said I would learn one of their songs if they would learn one for me. We were all in agreement. So it looks like I'll be doing it again soon.
This experience sparked an idea. I could visit a number of open mic nights and get chatting with some of the musicians. Then see if any of them are interested in helping me out with developing my album. I'll make a CD of a few songs for them to listen to. If they like it then we will take it from there :)
I'm going to be putting more about this in my blog, as it happens. I found 2 potential musicians on wednesday, though nothing is in concrete until they are sitting in my studio, recording with me.
OK. So what's been going on on my Youtube channel. They have a habit of changing things, and this time they've removed the total video views from their statistics. So I had to do a manual count up. Here's the latest:
My subscribers are up to 746.
Channel views have increased to 17,049.
After a long counting process. I can tell you that my total viewing figures are 262,877.
You can visit my Youtube channel at the following link:
Now I have to go and learn "Afternoons and coffee spoons" for my next appearance at the open mic night :)
It's all good fun.
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