Digital Digest June 2006

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The Monthly Newsletter of DigitalEVE Japan.

Promoting women's digital lifestyles by offering a
supportive community and programs tuned to women using IT in
their workplace and in their everyday lives.

http://www.digitalevejapan.org

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1 June 2006

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This monthly newsletter is a membership benefit of
DigitalEVE Japan and is sent through our mailing list,
de-japan. If you wish to cancel your membership with
DigitalEve Japan, please follow the unsubscribe instructions
at the end of this issue.

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IN THIS ISSUE
-> From the Editor
-> Rota Leader Report
-> Media Team News
-> Membership Team News
-> Web Content Team News
-> Tech Team News
-> Upcoming Events
-> Interview With A DEva


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FROM THE EDITOR
Ko Iwata, Japanese Newsletter Editor
<newsletter@digitalevejapan.org>

Just as I was about to start editing this month's
newsletter, my internet connection was cut. After pleading
with my ISP I was finally reconnected. I apologize for the
delay.

In this month's edition, we have an interview about Indian
food for you. Also in June, the Roland Garros French Open
Tennis tournament means that the number of people suffering
from sleepless nights is going to increase. So, let's take
afternoon naps instead!

(Translated by Ailsa Wylie)

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NOTES FROM THE STEERING COMMITTEE

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ROTA LEADER
Chiharu Kawai
Leader's Report

Summer is beginning, and we will soon be in the rainy
season. We hope you are all doing fine. Another big
earthquake hit Indonesia recently. We would like to express
our deepest condolences for the loss of thousands of lives
and hope that the area will recover soon.

DigitalEve Japan is constantly growing. However, it is a
pity that our online communication has not been very active
lately. Nowadays, many people know how to use search engines
and find the information they want on the Internet fairly
easily and may not have to post questions to our list.
However, please do not stay reserved. Don't be afraid of
asking "simple" questions or bringing up some topics for
discussion. Remember, we are here to help one another. We
hope you will take advantage of it more often!


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MEDIA TEAM NEWS

Chiharu Kawai, Media Coordinator
<media-j@digitalevejapan.org>

The World Cup Football matches are starting!! I'm not a huge
soccer fan, but this event is special! The official site is
as follows: http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/splash.html. It's a very
large site with a whole lot of contents in nine different
languages. Once the games begin, I wonder how many people
will be working constantly behind the website to keep it up
to date. It must be intense work! By the way, I hear that
the official mascot, Goleo VI
(http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/e/mascot.html), is so unpopular
in Japan that the licensed manufacturer is facing a serious
financial problem. It may be because of cultural
differences. Japanese people in general like cute and simple
characters, while Goleo VI is...well...not. In addition, the
lion is in a T-shirt but his (male?) lower body is fully
exposed!!

So, the T-shirt season is here! DEJ T-shirts are available
in black and white in sizes S, M and L. They are sold at
events and by mail (+ 250 yen for shipping). For more
information, please access:
http://www.digitalevejapan.org/merchandise/index_html?set_language=en.


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MEMBERSHIP TEAM NEWS

Misao Kajiro, Membership Coordinator.
<membership@digitalevejapan.org>

Total membership is 704 as of May 27th, 2006.

We had three new members join us in May. Marie, Junko and
Yuriko, welcome to DEJ!

As I wrote in the last issue we are going to have a unique
Meet the DEvas event this month. Check out the details in
the "Upcoming Events" section of this newsletter.

Also, Jen's second Design Workshop will be held in July. We
are very happy about her continuous assistance to DEJ.


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WEB CONTENT TEAM NEWS
Ladawan Lhuang-on, Web Content Coordinator
<web@digitalevejapan.org>

Nothing to report.


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TECH TEAM NEWS
Smita Deshpande, Technical Coordinator
<tech@digitalevejapan.org>

The month of Golden Week has ended and we all are suffering
from Soccer Fever!

The coming month brings an opportunity for new members to
get together at the MEET THE DEVAS event. I hope all of us
will enjoy it.

There is no big news related to technology this month. I
will try to bring interesting technical news for DEvas next
month.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

**Meet the DEvas for DEJ New Members**

DEJ would like to invite members, especially those who
joined in 2006 to a "Meet the DEvas" party to be held in the
home of one of our members. Numbers are limited by the
available space so preference will be given to new members
and DEJ volunteers.

BGM will be a new CD by Julianne, DEJ member.

Date: Saturday, June 24th
Time: 4:00 pm start
Venue: Minami Aoyama Terrace
- Map will be sent to participants
Fee: No charge but please bring some food to share (Potluck
party)
RSVP: membership@digitalevejapan.org

*Kindly reply by Monday, June 19th.*


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INTERVIEW WITH A DEVA
This month's interview is with Mira Mehta, the manager of an
Indian cooking school. If you're interested in learning more
about Indian food, information about the school follows this
article.

1) If you are not from Tokyo, where are you from originally
and when and why did you relocate to Tokyo?

I am from Mumbai (Bombay) in India. I have been living in
Tokyo for 32 years.

2) How long have you been a member of DigitalEve Japan?

I have been a member for just one month.

3) How did you find out about DigitalEve Japan and why did
you decide to join?

I heard about DigitalEve Japan from Misao Kajiro when she
came to my restaurant. I use the computer quite a bit but I
do not know how to use various software and I want to learn
a lot more.

4) What DE-J activities/resources have you participated in?
Of these, which do you find the most advantageous and why?

I haven't yet participated in any activities but I would
like to be more creative and be able to meet like-minded
people.

5) Are there any other activities and resources you would
like to see offered by DigitalEve Japan?

Since I am new I don't yet know the full extent of
activities and resources but I would first like to attend
various meetings.

6) What are your interests in digital technology?

I write books, edit newspapers and would like to make my own
homepage. So I want to learn about Photoshop, Illustrator,
etc.

7) What kind of computer do you use?

I use a Mackintosh PowerBook G3.

8) Are you a member of any other technology-related groups
and if so, which ones?

No, I am not a member of any other group.
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9) Please tell me a little bit about where you work and what
your responsibilities are.

I am an Indian Cooking Instructor since 25 years. I used to
own an Indian Restaurant for 21 years but last year I closed
it due to health reasons. At present I run my own cooking
classes. [See below for more information. -Ed.]

10) Do you have any favourite software programs? If so, why?

I use Power Point for my presentation. It is easy to handle.

11) What is your favorite computer-related activity? (for
example, games, email, surfing the net, etc.) Do you have
any other hobbies?

Email, surfing the net, sometimes games.

12) What is your favourite website and why?

Health, food and cooking sites on Yahoo and Google.

13) Name three things you will always find near your
computer.

English-Japanese/Japanese-English Dictionary, mouse, memo-pad.


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If you're interested in joining Mira's cooking lessons, here
is the information from her brochure:

Indian Cooking Class
Healthy Home-Style Cooking

-Learn authentic Indian cooking in a small and friendly
environment
-Explanation of spices and their usage, basics of Indian
cooking
-Indian food is basically not very hot and is good for all
ages. It is healthy and suits most people.
-Classes are held at the convenience of the students.
-Taught  in groups of 4-6 students per class.
-Lessons can be selected from any of the following days.
Monday, Wednesday or Thursday  (in English)
 11am to 2pm
-You can  make your own group or join a group!
-Mrs. MIRA MEHTA has been residing in Tokyo since 30 years
and has authored many books.

Registration Fee ¥5,000
One course (4 lessons) ¥20,000

Tel: 090-5425-7896 Email: miramehta25@hotmail.com