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Post by FlyinGN on Feb 2, 2005 11:26:47 GMT -5
lots of fine sound thoughts Ed.. I applaud your efforts my friend..
Frank
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 2, 2005 13:03:40 GMT -5
Thank you, Frank.
My message is for all people...everyone, everywhere...perhaps, you Philly guys and gals can find a use for it in your neck of the woods. Wildwood is the city of my youth...but the great, great city of Philadelphia is the town of my birth. Since my daughter lives and works in center city, we visit often these days...especially now that IKEA has arrived in town!
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 2, 2005 17:32:23 GMT -5
Your efforts truly deserve to be applauded, Ed!
It is very encouraging to see someone actively working for the good of the community (and the world at large) as you are, seeking out solutions to many of life’s problems... for the good of everyone!
Once again, I want to let you know that I have already learned a lot from you in the short time that this message board has been in existence. I truly appreciate and respect not only your passion in preaching the “inclusion” mantra, but your resolve and willingness to act upon it.
As humans, we are all guilty of, uh, “writing checks that our you-know-what’s never bother to cash,” from time to time. It is quite obvious to me, though, that Ed is a genuine “doer” and not just a “sayer.” There is so much to be said for that.
Ed, you will be pleased to know that I have begun looking at ways to incorporate my new found understanding of “inclusion” into both my everyday life up here in Philly, and at my job. I even presented our recent message board conversation at an all-staff meeting today, as a general example of how the idea can work here at (and branching out from) my place of work.
P.S. – “Kiddie Day” at Hunt’s Pier must have been incredible! I don’t remember such an event from my childhood, so it must have been a little before my time. I’ll have to ask my uncle and/or some of my older cousins to see if they have any memory of the promotion.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 2, 2005 18:34:35 GMT -5
Excellent, Al.
Recently, I have begun saying and writing "the" mantra of inclusion...instead of "my."
Let "Everyone is Included" be my unique (as local judge, Ray Batten, might term it), unselfish gift to the world.
Let it be ours...and our mission.
You know, we must do this, for, if we do not come together as a human family and address the problems we share, then I fear we will lose the Good Earth...this glorious nest.
p.s. Yep...it was a bit before your time. Off of the top of my head...in the early 60's. One year one of my buddies and I rode the Flyer, Hunt's roller coaster, 17 times in a row!
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 3, 2005 8:14:00 GMT -5
Below is something to chew on, research, and, perhaps, apply in the Wildwoods, our county...and Philly.
I do not see it much these days. The discussion seems to have settled mostly on "inclusion," but a few years ago the world identified numerous forms of it.
Here is my list:
Political Inclusion Financial Inclusion Gender Inclusion Social Inclusion Economic Inclusion Corporate Inclusion Special Education Inclusion Technological Inclusion Citizen Inclusion Youth Inclusion Racial Inclusion Multicultural Inclusion Community Inclusion Digital Inclusion World e-Inclusion Educational Inclusion Minority Inclusion Birth Father Inclusion Civilian Inclusion Rainbow Inclusion Hispanic Inclusion Parent Inclusion Transgender Inclusion Disability Inclusion Grandparent Inclusion Intersex Inclusion Family Inclusion Bipartisan Inclusion Universal Inclusion Reverse Inclusion Arts Inclusion Cross-generational Inclusion Cross-inclusion Multi-national Inclusion
Most are self-explanatory. Others you might try to "Google." If you can not find anything, I might be able to help.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 3, 2005 11:53:25 GMT -5
My objective when I started up the "Everyone is Included" series of websites...around six years ago...was to tie all of what I was seeing and reading...and creating through my determined advocacy, I might add, together. As a writer and teacher, I have always believed in brevity and simplicity...so I have simplified this whole thing into the slogan that I have attached to the mantra of inclusion... "All People...All Places...All Ways" www.everyoneisincluded.us
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 3, 2005 12:08:06 GMT -5
"Doo Woppers" and "Don't Woppers" www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/cape/020305DOONEWSFEB3.cfmBring the "Don't Woppers" into the circle. Eliminate the barrier...and potential problems...between the two groups and communicate. Build on your shared interests. Learn from each other. This is what inclusion offers. Good article...nice job.
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 3, 2005 15:42:50 GMT -5
A very good article, indeed.
Trudi Gilfillian always does a great job on the Cape May County beat for the Press of A.C.
As Ed noted, communication is the key. The more the two sides talk, the more they are bound to realize that their interests, hopes and desires for the future of the Wildwoods are intertwined.
Props to Mr. MacElrevey and his pro-Doo Wop partners for working with and attempting to reach out to the so-called “don’t-woppers” on such an interpersonal basis.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 3, 2005 16:50:07 GMT -5
Yes, indeed, Al.
The community-at-large will serve itself well if it learns from this encounter between the Doo Woppers and the Don't Woppers and applies this thinking throughout the island...and beyond.
Doing so, will begin the healing process there. Wildwood has lost a great deal of goodwill and people...both residents and visitors...in its recent past.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 3, 2005 20:02:28 GMT -5
Well, I think I finally have "Doo Wop" straight as far as the spelling goes. I think I spelled it three different ways today.
I just noticed the "modify" option, and I appreciate its presence here. It is good to have the option to correct, add to, or change your postings.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 4, 2005 7:38:04 GMT -5
For those interested, here is another inclusion form to add to my list...one that has popped up the last couple of days:
Student Inclusion...the inclusion of students in the decision-making process within a school community.
Addtionally...I thought of another, very interesting application of inclusion...
Inclusive Design...Designing, altering, adapting products for use by the Disabled Community.
You may also look into Inclusive Playground Design which is something, by the way, I believe should be examined closely by our area's recreational decision-makers. There is much more to an inclusive play area than access for wheelchair users.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 4, 2005 8:35:05 GMT -5
Okay...now Rosenberg is starting to get into the "swing" of things...
The Doo Wop Preservationists should include the Disabled Community in their vision.
We can not have people...
"Unabled To Wop"
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 4, 2005 9:07:02 GMT -5
Come to think of it...Swing may not be a part of Doo Wop.
Nonetheless, its inclusion should be explored.
The oldtimers here may remember Steve Gibson and the Redcaps who performed in Wildwood for many years in the fifties and sixties. I believe they were a big band.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 4, 2005 10:05:39 GMT -5
An update on the affordable housing matter...
This morning I talked to a reporter from the Herald regarding the e-mail that I received from the representative of the New Jersey COAH.
I have also just e-mailed Mr. Cordingley, the author of the e-mail, and others suggesting that the information that he provided to me be somehow incorporated into the COAH's website so that it could be made available to all interested residents of our Garden State.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 4, 2005 10:40:17 GMT -5
Here is another thought relating to "Unable To Woppers:"
Many Doo Wop fans are, or will soon become, senior citizens. I would guess that there is a significant portion of this age group who need or will need to be accommodated in the same manner in which our Disabled Community must.
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