The Cyber City Diner goes on-line with Jones Computer Network; Fall pilot program connects viewers to what's new and unusual on the internet.ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 1995--Offering more than your average "greasy spoon greasy spoon n. Slang A small, inexpensive, often unsanitary restaurant. Noun 1. greasy spoon - a small restaurant specializing in short-order fried foods ," The Cyber City Diner diner, restaurant resembling the railroad dining car that is its source. In the mid-19th cent., the first dining cars that appeared on trains were nothing more than an empty car with a fastened-down table. George M. , a new pilot program from Jones Computer Network (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ), will deliver the diversity of the internet's content and its users. A cast of "virtual characters" (puppets) serve up the digital cuisine at The Cyber City Diner, dishing out the most interesting and intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. web sites on the internet. The Cyber City Diner Crew: -- Chef Net: This moody French chef (who insists his name is pronounced "Chef Ney") can cook up the culinary metaphor like no one else. -- Goffer gof·fer also gauf·fer tr.v. gof·fered, gof·fer·ing, gof·fers To press ridges or narrow pleats into (a frill, for example). n. 1. An iron used for pressing ridges or narrow pleats. 2. : The Cyber City Diner's maitre d'. Goffer graciously gra·cious adj. 1. Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy. 2. Characterized by tact and propriety: responded to the insult with gracious humor. 3. helps visitors find the most helpful and interesting web sites the internet has to offer. -- Ima Browser: To help viewers Help Viewer is a WebCore based HTML viewer aimed at displaying help files and other documentation. It is found in /System/Library/CoreServices/Help Viewer.app. The default file extension is ".help". Help index files are generated with Help Indexer. get where they need to go, Ima Browser spins amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. graphics to help them navigate the World Wide Web. -- Sadie Rom: Everyone is amazed a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. at the number of dishes she can carry while serving it up with the kind of speed and style that keeps everyone coming back. These interesting characters host the show and take viewers on a journey through cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. . Chef Net and friends also visit a real cyber cafe, a type of diner complete with computer terminals that allow customers to surf the internet while they sip a cup of joe. "The Cyber City Diner will give our viewers the opportunity to see what the internet offers in a fun and non-threatening way," said Bob Jones, vice president, programming, Jones Computer Network. "To some, just the word "Internet" is threatening. Our unique look at the Internet, with a cast of puppets, will demonstrate how the Internet can be used for entertainment and education. It's a program all ages will enjoy." The Cyber City Diner wil air on Jones Computer Network (JCN) and Mind Extension University (ME/U) during a special viewer feedback programming block. Viewers are encouraged to provide their feedback via the JCN Web site (http://www.meu.edu). The Cyber City Diner airs: On JCN: Thursday, Oct. 19, at 12:30 a.m. (ET) Thursday, Nov. 23, at 12:30 a.m. (ET) Thursday, Dec. 21, at 12:30 a.m. (ET) On ME/U: Saturday, Oct. 21, at 8:30 p.m. (ET) Saturday, Nov. 25, at 8:30 p.m. (ET) Saturday, Dec. 23, at 8:30 p.m. (ET) Jones Computer Network (JCN), a subsidiary of Jones Education Networks Inc., is a cable and satellite television channel devoted to providing entertaining and educational programs about computers and other forms of information technology. JCN, launched in May of 1993 as a prime-time programming segment on ME/U, launched as a full-time network in September 1994, and currently reaches approximately 1.5 million television households. JCN programming is also featured from 8 p.m. - midnight (ET) on its sister network Mind Extension University (ME/U), which currently reaches approximately 26 million households. ME/U works in conjunction with universities and the nation's leading educational organizations to offer its viewers a broad range of programming for personal enrichment, professional development and academic achievement. Jones Education Networks (JEN), a subsidiary of Jones International Ltd., operates Jones Computer Network and Mind Extension University. The JEN networks, which will include additional channels addressing health care and languages/cultural topics, are dedicated to increasing educational and learning opportunities. CONTACT: Jones Computer Network, Englewood Jeff Baumgartner, 303/784-8715 meupr@meu.edu http://www.meu.edu |
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