https://www.coursera.org/course/basketweave
I understand that a group claiming to be the descendents of the Anasazi
are bringing an intellectual property lawsuit for this technology,
claiming precedence over the Aquacamamatas.
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What western archaeologists have misidentified as ceremonial kivas
in the various Anasazi sites such as Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde
were apparently giant hot tubs where the Anasazi basketmakers
developed the original practices, holding their breath for long
periods of time while weaving nimbly, then bobbing up to the surface
for a bit of fresh air.
A NeoAnasazi group (not to be confused with the NeoNazis) which is
made up of representatives of Tewa, Tiwa, Keresan and Zuni speaking
groups are suing (en absentia) the Aquacamamata (no known descendent
groups) for intellectual property rights to the techniques used in
modern underwater basketweaving, offered throughout North American
Universities.
We tried to reach contemporary representatives of the Tohono O'odham
who also may have a claim to precedence, in their case, using the
larger channels of their sophisticated irrigation systems as
locations for the practice. They declined to answer our requests
for comment.
Enrollment in University Underwater Basketweaving has traditionally
been highest during Freshman pre-enrollment. A second bump in
enrollment happens when the mini-course is offered mid spring
semester, conventionally on or about April 1. Courses in Practical
Snipe Hunting also spike at these times.
Modern internet delivered courses are trying to break into the
business, offering at-home versions. Unfortunately the high number
of electrocutions as exuberent students set up their computers too
close to their hot tub or bath tub has dampened enthusiasm.
Online University Course mediator Coursera's offering includes a
1500 watt hair dryer as a gift upon completion, increasing the
chances that successful students will electrocute themselves while
doing last minute primping for their Skype dates with people they
met during the course.
Coursera class founder Phinneas Dunne refused to comment on the
electrocutions beyond mumbling something about "the Darwin Awards".
I'll have to revise all my earlier posts. Definitely worthy of at
least 3 credits in any program at the best universities. Theory and
practice, what more could one ask for.
Ed
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(ARTS Lab)
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science, University of New Mexico
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Santa Fe, NM 87501
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On Apr 1, 2013, at 11:45 AM, Bruce Sherwood wrote:
Wow! What an awesome course! It would be difficult to duplicate this
intellectual experience in a traditional educational setting.
Owen, thank you so much for bringing this major development to our
attention.
Bruce
On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Owen Densmore <o...@backspaces.net
<mailto:o...@backspaces.net>> wrote:
https://www.coursera.org/course/basketweave
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