patth@ccnysci.UUCP (Patt Haring) (05/11/89)
This is a posting to discuss the creation of a moderated new group called misc.headlines.unitex. UNITEX now distributes information to over 50 individual systems via a mailing list. This has been an ongoing effort for almost one (1) full year and it appears that the list is growing rapidly due to reader interest. UNITEX disseminates information obtained from original United Nations databases in New York, Geneva and Vienna. The information consists of UN Press Releases, International News from and about developing nations, World Health News, discussions from special committees and the General Assembly, particularly in the areas of international information access, the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE) and Disarmament, News and information from UNICEF, Human Rights Issues, Department of Defense Postings, Special NASA Bulletins, Disaster Relief News (UNDRONET) as well as other related international news. In addition, UNITEX has recently been issuing Press Releases on the Tibet human rights issue. UNITEX has received official sanction from the Tibet government-in-exile to this. A New York Office has been set up by the government-in-exile. Due to the sensitive nature of international issues as it relates to 'diplomacy' and the tactful use of language, it is recommended that this conference be moderated. It is *not* a read-only news group but one should exercise judgement and diplomacy when making statements to the issues raised or making general inquires. Thoughtful discussion on topical material is certainly welcome. The mailing list is maintained with the help of Michael Keyles (Michael.Keyles@rubbs.uucp), and Dr. James Waldron (waldron@newport.rutgers.edu). Patt Haring (patth@ccnysci.UUCP) will act as moderator with Mike and Jim acting as co-moderators. We would like to put this up discussion for all readers for the required two week period of time after which we will CALL FOR VOTES. Please direct any questions to: patth@ccnysci.BITNET (or patth@ccnysci.UUCP) or Michael.Keyles@rubbs.uucp or waldron@newport.rutgers.edu. Thank you for your interest. -- Patt Haring | My other site is a Public Access UN*X rutgers!cmcl2!ccnysci!patth | system: The Big Electric Cat patth@ccnysci.BITNET | 1-212-879-9031 patth@dasys1.UUCP