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HotFlash 4.21 - Me Media

HotFlash 4.21
for the week of 2 May 1997
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Hello and welcome to HotFlash, the weekly newsletter of events and
information for HotWired and WIRED magazine.


Me Media
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Mass media or me media? In a world of personalized news services,
customizable filters, and single-subject cable TV channels, our "big
picture" is narrowing. On Tuesday, Brooke Shelby Biggs considers the
implications of today's media trend - one that caters to the
individual, rather than "the people." Also this week, get Garfinkel on
tech, Silberman on culture, and McChesney's HotSeat - in Packet, made
possible by Oldsmobile.

     http://www.packet.com/hf/


"OK! Now it's time to listen." The Beta Lounge is bursting with beats
and bass-heavy flavor. Join the Network Syndicate DJs as they rock two
turntables and a RealAudio server with the fattest beats this side of
the MBONE. Special this week: Atari Teenage Riot revisited. Don't miss
the remix of Shizuo's live set of 20 April.

     http://www.betalounge.com/betalounge/hf/


Socket to ya. This Wednesday, Brian Slesinsky gives a lesson in
"socket programming the easy way" by demonstrating how to write a chat
server in just a few lines of Perl. Become a self-made, chat-happy
engineer; get the lowdown on the imminent release of HTML 4; and find
out how to get your site top billing on search engines - all this week
in Webmonkey, a service station for the wired world.


     http://www.webmonkey.com/hf/


Next stop: 125th Street. Virtual Melanin Incorporated - a new
community-based multimedia production center in Harlem - is looking
for an executive director to help community members create online
radio and TV shows. We've also found positions at two design firms -
IDEO and MetaDesign - in this week's Dream Jobs, made possible by
Dockers Khakis(tm).

     http://www.dreamjobs.com/hf/


Tune in to The Netizen this week as HotWired's most happening Threads
discussions serve up bile, style, and old media on trial. Also get Jon
Katz's Media Rant, Special Reports, and your favorite poll, quote, and
post of the day.

     http://www.netizen.com/hf/


What - or who - do CNN Interactive, Infoseek, and Time Warner have in
common? On Monday, get ready for what could be "the most entertaining
big play so far in this year's thrilling season of Executive
Roulette." Ned Brainard, in Flux.

     http://www.packet.com/packet/flux/hf/


Each day, throughout the day, Wired News brings you a cutting-edge
chronicle of the digital revolution, with original reports on
business, technology, culture, and politics. Wired News is everything
you need to know to stay on top of the digital world.

     http://www.wired.com/hf/


At Churchill Downs on Derby Day they serve 100,000 bad ones; we'll
show you how to make this Southern classic the right way. The Mint
Julep, in Cocktail.

     http://www.cocktailtime.com/hf/


Water, water everywhere.... This week, Dr. Weil reminds us to have
more than just a drop to drink as a measure against jet lag (and a
little melatonin won't hurt, either). Other informative Q&A topics
this week: a prognosis for pinkeye; the hazards of Teflon; relief for
a sprain; and how to mix your own relaxing kava cocktail. Don't
forget: If you have questions, the Doc Weil Database has instant
answers. All day, all night, ad infinitum.

     http://www.drweil.com/hf/


Over the past year, you've watched the Cliffs Notes to the Digital
Revolution lend its derisive brand of humor to the heavy hitters of
the online industry. Now, in a rare bid at self-promotion, watch the
Sucksters take on the Sucksters, in a new media beatdown of shameful
proportions. The exciting conclusion of Netmoguls.

     http://www.netmoguls.com/


Sweet or savory? Don't pick. This week, Fillet offers both in one
dish: Vietnamese spring rolls with fresh mint, carrots, and limes come
to an American porch, in Test Patterns.

     http://www.testpatterns.com/testpatterns/fillet/hf/


Stand up and be counted. Whether you consider yourself a Net veteran
or a Web novice, Georgia Tech is interested in your feedback. The
school's Graphics, Visualization + Usability Center is hosting its 7th
annual Web User Survey through 10 May. Stop by their site to
participate.

     http://www-survey.cc.gatech.edu/h.cgi


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This week's guests in Talk.com:

Sunday in the Beta Lounge: Get high-voltage breakbeats streamed
straight to your brain - live audio and video from the masters of the
mix at the Beta Lounge.

Monday in Electronic Frontiers: Colin Gabriel Hatcher co-founded the
CyberAngels Internet Safety Organization in June 1995, as a project to
extend the Guardian Angels' community safety work into the "electronic
frontier." Join Colin for a session of cyber tough-love and a lesson
in netiquette with host Jon Lebkowsky.

Tuesday in Head Space: Award-winning author Michael Swanwick, one of
the most insightful thinkers in science fiction today, joins host
Martha Soukup to talk about some of the best SF/fantasy of this
generation.

Friday in DocTalk Live: You've made it and we've made it through the 8
Week Program. Congratulations, you are now optimally healthy. We will
be wrapping up the 8 Week program with a special "Week 9 and Beyond"
broadcast. Join Dr. Weil and all the 8-Weekers for a celebration of
health, wellness, and community.

For more detailed descriptions of these and other events, go to:

     http://www.talk.com/hf/


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We know, we know. You have 18 slightly different usernames and
passwords, and you just can't keep track. Don't let an eight-digit
password keep you from posting to Threads, chatting, tuning up your
browser, or changing your preferences. If you've forgotten yours, all
you have to do is reply to this message, change the subject line to
read PASSWORD (that's important), and include a one-sentence note with
your name, email address, and membername (if you remember it).

Or you can call our toll-free support services number: (888) 276 8777. 
Please have your email address ready.


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Jobs at HotWired, WIRED, or HardWired? Point your Web browser to:

     http://www.hotwired.com/jobs/


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