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Welcome to: THE JAMES BURKE FAN COMPANION NEWSLETTER 11 - NOVEMBER 2002:
This newsletter and previous ones are available on-line as web pages at: Please pass this newsletter along to other James Burke enthusiasts you know about, who may be unaware of its existence. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this newsletter comes from a wide variety of sources and is selected for publication solely by the newsletter's editor/creator Tom Palmer. It is the editor's intent to address the common interests of the individuals who appreciate Mr. Burke's public offerings and to supply them with information that relates to any topic Mr. Burke has covered. Please be advised that James Burke does NOT necessarily endorse or associate himself with the information or organizations mentioned in the James Burke Fan Companion website and periodic e-mail news updates. Likewise, the information contained in this publication does NOT necessarily represent the views and opinions of Mr. Burke.
Welcome to the 11th issue of the James Burke Fan Companion news update. It pleases me greatly to see that people are continuing to sign up for this newsletter and that there are subscribers coming from outside the United States. I wish I had more power to bring Mr. Burke's messages to an international audience. This month's issue is a little lighter than usual due to my recent trip to Illinois. Below I am still searching for links that relate to the subject matter in the Connections 2 series of programs. Next month we will probably start on Connections 3. Also, I was fortunate to find a large number of new books on the shelves to bring to your attention. I know that most of you really love the Connections programs and Mr. Burke's various books. Please let me suggest that some of these items would make wonderful Christmas presents. Why not expose your family members and friends to more of Mr. Burke's stimulating information? To order, see the links at the bottom section of this newsletter.
BURKE NEWS I have received several quick notes from Mr. Burke recently explaining that he is deeply involved in editing the manuscript for his new book. Evidently, this, and several speaking engagements are taking up most of his time.
--------- James is conducting a small speaking tour which covers late October and early November. Hopefully some of you will be able to see him in person, which is always a delightful experience. 11/02/02: West Chester University - West Chester, PA 11/04/02: Linfield College - Portland, OR 11/14/02: Visa International EU
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--------- Mr. Burke does have an informational website in place now that begins to describe the Knowledge Web project. You can visit it at: The K-Web site appears to have been recently updated with more information and a demo. Go have a look if you are new to the project or have not been to the site in a while. As always, Mr. Burke would appreciate help from Graduate Students and Academics in researching some of the 2200 biographies for the online Knowledge Web project. If you know anyone who would like to volunteer their time to this fantastic project, please send an e-mail to the K-Web team leader, Patrick McKercher at:
TV SCHEDULE (UPCOMING) Well, the Connections series seems to be an almost permanent fixture on the Science Channel. Let's Hope it stays that way and they keep broadcasting these wonderful episodes forever. You can see Connections 2 & 3 on The (Discovery) Science Channel through November!
Connections 2 - The Science Channel - Now thru at least Nov. 30, 2002
Connections 3 - The Science Channel - Now thru at least Nov. 27, 2002
Note: I do not know if either Connections series will be played in proper sequence or if the eventual final episodes scheduled will be the actual final episode for each series. Therefore, if you are planning to videotape these programs, don't necessarily wait for the beginning episodes to cycle through.
WAYS TO COMMUNICATE Below are the links that James Burke fans can use to communicate with one another. These are starting to be used now on a more regular basis. Let's see if we can increase the traffic. alt.fan.james-burke groups.yahoo.com/group/connectionswithjamesburke/
WEBMASTER NEWS I have just returned from an exciting 10-day trip to Chicago, the Windy City. During my stay I encountered a number of interesting people and took note of various items they exposed me to. Here are some fun links that my trip produced:
Vacationing in a major city? CityPass might be helpful.
For paranormal entertainment: Neal Tobin, magician and necromancer
For great children's music: Ralph's World
For somewhat unusual children's music, check out They Might Be Giant's new album "No!"
Got pet's? Consider "Biologically Appropriate Raw Food".
Interested in underground culture reading materials? Try Quimby's Bookstore.
LINKS OF INTEREST TO BURKE FANS This month's search engine finds are a continuation of the inventions, discoveries and other topics mentioned in the Connections 2 programs. These were found with Google. I would like to comment that it is still pretty difficult to find meaningful information of the kind that Mr. Burke presents, or that which might be found in history books, textbooks or encyclopedias. The web still has a long way to go. I can only assume that publishers want to keep this information in a form that has to be sold. Of course, I can't blame them, but it certainly makes it hard for anyone doing research via the internet. Libraries are still your best bet. Brief Biography of Karl Jansky Karl Jansky and the Discovery of Cosmic Radio Waves Grote Reber and His Radio Telescope Early History of Radio Astronomy Nutshell History of Radio Astronomy The History of Radio Astronomy National Radio Astronomy Observatory Image Gallery Dry, transparent, and flexible photographic films The History of Kodak - Rolled Photgraphic Film Eastman's Development of the Kodak Camera The Brownie Camera @ 100: A Celebration Schlieren and Shadowgraph Imaging in the Great Outdoors A Brief History of High Speed Photography
(just for fun) NASA: Beginners Guide To Aerodynamics Airship Resources For Students An Introduction to the History of Plastics Accelerators and Reversion Modifiers for Natural Rubber The Industrial Revolution Timeline The Science and Technology Timeline History of Cable-Stayed Bridges A Short Brooklyn Bridge History Brooklyn Bridge Facts and Information Bridges: Suspension Bridge: Cable-Stayed Bridge Links To Bridge Photo Galleries History of the Atlantic Cable & Submarine Telegraphy Zinc And Its Danger To Parrots Glidden's Patent Application for Barbed Wire Barbed Wire, The Thorny Fence that Transformed the West A Short History of Processed Foods All The Information On Cadmium Cool Uses of Plastics in the Water Vintage Bakelite and Plastic Objects Conservation of Plastics Collections Bakelite: A Revolutionary Early Plastic Books on Vintage Plastic Collectibles Detergent Chemistry: Surfactants The Art and Science of Bubbles A Short History of the Microscope Microscope History, Science Technology Will the Quinine in Tonic Water Prevent Malaria? Measuring the Properties of Stars The Discovery Of Cepheid Variables And The Period-Luminosity Relation Cepheid Variables as Cosmic Yardsticks Cepheid Variable Stars as Distance Indicators A Technical History of the Laser National Ignition Facility is Mammoth in Measure and Goals A Short History of Postage Stamps and Philatelic Activities
A TRIP TO THE BOOKSTORE While in Chicago, I visited the Borders bookstore on Michigan Avenue (where I originally met Mr. Burke at a book-signing). Here are some of the latest finds that you might enjoy. Chasing Science: Science As a Spectator Sport - Frederik Pohl Speaking of Science: Notable Quotes on Science - Jon Fripp The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time - Will Durant The Greatest Inventions of the Past 2,000 Years - John Brockman A History of Invention: From Stone Axes to Silicon Chips - Trevor I. Williams Great Discoveries : An Amazing Journey Through Space and Time - Time Magazine Lost Discoveries: The Ancient Roots of Modern Science - Dick Teresi The Science of Conjecture: Evidence and Probability Before Pascal - James Franklin Landmarks in Western Science: From Prehistory to the Atomic Age - Peter Whitfield Milestones of Science - Curt Suplee A Brief History of Science: Development of Scientific Instruments - Thomas Crump Scientific American's The Big Idea - David H. Levy The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology - James S. Trefil It Started With Copernicus: Turning the World Inside Out - Howard Margolis The Lunar Men: Five Friends Whose Curiosity Changed the World - Jenny Uglow Acid Tongues and Tranquil Dreamers: Rivalry That Fueled Science - Michael White Science's Most Wanted: Outrageous Innovators, Shocking Discoveries - Susan Conner The Fantastic Inventions of Nikola Tesla - Nikola Tesla E=MC2 - Pete Moore The Whole Shebang : A State-Of-The-Universe(s) Report - Timothy Ferris The Emergence of Everything: How the World Became Complex - Harold J. Morowitz The Creation Hypothesis: Scientific Evidence for an Intelligent Designer - J. P. Moreland Mere Creation; Science, Faith & Intelligent Design - William A. Dembski Origins of Existence: How Life Emerged in the Universe - Fred Adams Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea - Carl Zimmer Evolution and the Myth of Creationism: Facts in the Evolution Debate - Tim M. Berra Evolution, Creationism, and Other Modern Myths: A Critical Inquiry - Vine Deloria The Cooperative Gene: Mendel Explains the Evolution of Complex Beings - Mark Ridley Acquiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species - Lynn Margulis Guide to Wild Dinosaurs - Adam Yates Redesigning Humans: Our Inevitable Genetic Future - Gregory Stock Virtual Organisms: The Startling World of Artificial Life - Mark Ward Something New Under the Sun: An Environmental History - J. R. McNeill AAAS Atlas of Population and Environment - Paul Harrison Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things - William McDonough TechTV's Catalog of Tomorrow - Andrew Zolli Robots: Bringing Intelligent Machines to Life - Ruth Aylett 2001: Building For Space Travel - Art Institute of Chicago Architecture (Dk Annotated Guides) - Neil Stevenson Heaven & Earth: Unseen by the Naked Eye - D. Mallin The Planiverse: Computer Contact With a Two-Dimensional World - A. K. Dewdney Terrorism and the Constitution: Sacrificing Civil Liberties - David Cole Dilbert and the Way of the Weasel - Scott Adams
EBAY LISTINGS (CURRENTLY UP FOR SALE) As found on eBay Nov. 06, 2002 www.ebay.com --------- BOOKS
Connections - 1 copy
--------- Connections 1 - 1 copy
--------- Connections: A Mind Game - 5 copies
DVD, VIDEO, BOOK, AUDIOBOOK LIST (ORDER ON-LINE) --------- DVDS
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--------- The Axemaker's Gift: Technology's Capture and Control of Our Minds and Culture Circles: Fifty Round-Trips Through History, Technology, Science, Culture Twin Tracks: The Unexpected Origins of the Modern World
--------- The Axemaker's Gift: A Double -Edged History of Human Culture
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