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1. K12> Online Help -FREE- in All school Subjects- for Students, Teachers &
Parents
2. RESOUR> [netsites] Education for Adults
3. MISC> [netsites] Lizzie Borden
4. K12> [netsites] Results National US History Test
5. MISC> [netsites] Punctuation Made Simple
6. MISC> [netsites] Rx List
7. RESOUR> [netsites] Harry Potter Home Page
8. K12> [netsites] School Social Work Association of America
9. MISC> [netsites] Paycheck City
10. CORRECT> [netsites] CORRECTION: Punctuation Made Simple
11. UPDATED> What's News at the Digital Divide Network, 22 May 2002
12. K12> [DIGITALDIVIDE] *CyberFair 2002 "Care & Unite" Winners by Category
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:20:46 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Online Help -FREE- in All school Subjects- for Students,
Teachers & Parents
Sent: Tue, 21 May 2002 20:36:35 -0700
Subject: Online Help -FREE- in All school Subjects- for Students, Teachers & Parents
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Newsgroups: k12.education.math
Free Education Resources for teachers, parents, and students
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==The Education Companion
==Janet Young's Educational Voyage
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:21:05 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Education for Adults
From: "Philip Lomoas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 03:16:36 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Education for Adults
Education for Adults
http://www.educationforadults.com/
"The online resource for adult education and accelerated degree
programs, with a comprehensive directory searchable by degree type."
Philip Lomoas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:21:30 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Lizzie Borden
From: "Samantha Shay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 03:27:09 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden
http://ccbit.cs.umass.edu/lizzie/
A historical investigation into the murders Lizzie Border was accused in committing.
~Sam Shay
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:21:55 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] Results National US History Test
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 03:35:34 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Results National US History Test
NAEP U.S. History -- U.S. History 2001 Major Results
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ushistory/results/
The Nation's Report Card on the 2001 National History test given to 4th
and 8th graders and high school seniors.
Alan
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:22:19 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Punctuation Made Simple
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 03:40:02 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Punctuation Made Simple
Punctuation Made Simple
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fire/
Learning simple punctuation is easier than you think. Follow these
rules to learn to communicate more effectively.
Alan
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:26:43 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Rx List
From: "Timothy Riage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 04:01:09 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Rx List
Rx List
http://www.rxlist.com/
Drug information; health news; drug search engine; top 200 drugs of
2001; humor; conditions listings; and much more...
Timothy Riage
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http://www.triage.org/
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:27:09 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Harry Potter Home Page
From: "The Listateer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 04:04:31 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Harry Potter Home Page
Harry Potter Home Page
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/
"The official site of Harry Potter! Movie trailers, film clips, behind the
scenes at Hogwarts. J.K Rowlings' wizards and witches Harry Potter, Ron
Weasley, Hermione Granger, Hagrid, Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort brought
to life in Warner Bros. feature film Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone.
A treat for magical and muggle alike."
The Listateer
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:27:35 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] School Social Work Association of America
From: "Cherry Trease" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 04:09:46 -0700
Subject: [netsites] School Social Work Association of America
School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA)
http://www.sswaa.org/
News and resources facing the challenges of social workers in the schools.
Cherry Trease
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:27:59 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Paycheck City
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 04:18:50 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Paycheck City
Paycheck City
http://www.paycheckcity.com/
"Check The Accuracy of Your Paycheck With The First, Free, Full Service
Paycheck Calculators on the Web."
Alan
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 08:49:21 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: CORRECT> [netsites] CORRECTION: Punctuation Made Simple
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 06:39:53 -0700
Subject: [netsites] CORRECTION: Punctuation Made Simple
Punctuation Made Simple
http://chuma.cas.usf.edu/~olson/pms/
Learning simple punctuation is easier than you think. Follow these
rules to learn to communicate more effectively.
Alan
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 09:18:06 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: UPDATED> What's News at the Digital Divide Network, 22 May 2002
From: "Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 09:45:32 -0400
Subject: What's News at the Digital Divide Network, 22 May 2002
What's New at the Digital Divide Network
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
05/22/2002
Last week in New Delhi, India, the Digital Divide Network launched a new
online portal: Digital Opportunity Channel. Published in collaboration with
OneWorld South Asia, the new portal will focus on the use of information and
communication technologies around the world, with a particular interest in
the developing world. For more information, please read the feature story on
the channel below or visit us at http://www.digitalopportunity.org.
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DDN Feature Stories:
British-Irish Council Meets to Discuss Digital Divide
Dr. Edward Sallis, Highlands College, Jersey
05/21/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/stories/index.cfm?key=230
The British-Irish Council, established as part of the Irish Good Friday
Agreement, held its first knowledge economy conference on the isle of Jersey
in April 2002 on the theme of bridging the digital divide.
Digitalopportunity.org: New Initiative to Elevate Voices from Developing
Countries
05/17/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/stories/index.cfm?key=229
Digital Opportunity Channel is a new online community focusing on the use of
information and communications technologies for sustainable development.
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Current DDN Headlines
NCC EDUCATION TO LAUNCH VIRTUAL CAMPUS AT FAIRE
05/20/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=645
BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
05/20/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=644
READING, WRITING, AND VIDEO GAMES?
05/20/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=643
GROUPS, LAWMAKERS PROTEST BUSH PLAN TO CUT PROGRAMS TO BRIDGE DIGITAL DIVIDE
05/16/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=642
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Upcoming Events
Building a Bridge to the Information Superhighway: Solutions for Closing
the Digital Divide
05/22/2002
Washington DC, Washington D.C., United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=153
ICTs and Development : New Opportunities, Perspectives & Challenges
05/29/2002 to 05/31/2002
Bangalore , India
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=84
Digital Inclusion Symposium 2002
05/30/2002
Kissimmee, Florida, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=134
The Institute for the Study of Digital Inclusion Symposium 2002
05/30/2002
Kissimmee, Florida, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=118
Horn Of Africa Regional Conference on Women and ICT
06/03/2002 to 06/07/2022
Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=144
Ohio Community Technology Conference 2002
06/04/2002
Columbus, Ohio, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=154
2002 International Symposium on Technology and Society
06/06/2002 to 06/08/2002
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=82
Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) Annual Conference 2002
06/14/2002 to 06/16/2002
Austin, Texas, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=87
CTCNet 11th Annual Conference: Access and Beyond
06/14/2002 to 06/16/2002
Austin, Texas, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=133
IEEE-USA Workshop on U.S. National Policy for Accelerating Broadband
Deployment
06/17/2002 to 06/18/2002
Washington DC, Washington D.C.
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=155
INET 2002 Conference
06/18/2002 to 06/21/2002
Arlington, Virginia, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=126
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Thanks,
The Digital Divide Network Staff
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http://www.DigitalDivideNetwork.org
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Andy Carvin
Senior Associate
Benton Foundation
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http://www.benton.org
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
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Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 09:48:43 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [DIGITALDIVIDE] *CyberFair 2002 "Care & Unite" Winners by
Category
From: "Yvonne Andres" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:18:19 -0700
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] *CyberFair 2002 "Care & Unite" Winners by Category
[PERMISSION TO RE-POST AS APPROPRIATE]
International Schools CyberFair 2002 Winners (by category)
The following is a complete listing of the winners in each of the eight
CyberFair categories.
Category 1: LOCAL LEADERS
PLATINUM
AI-LAN Primary School
Taiwan, Nantao County, PULI
GOLD
De Wadden
Netherlands, Noord Holland, Haarlem
Enchanted Lake Elementary
United States, Hawaii, Kailua
SILVER
Dayu elementary school
Taiwan, Hualien
Yingming junior hogh school
Taiwan, Kaoshiung
HONORABLE MENTION
Victoria School
Singapore
HSINYI Elementary School
Taiwan, Taoyuan,Chungli City
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
United States, Massachusetts, Lawrence
Vermont Institute for Science Math and Technology
United States, Vermont, Montpelier
Category 2: COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS
PLATINUM
Cannelton Elementary School
United States, Indiana, Cannelton
GOLD
Creekside Elementary
United States, California, San Diego
Georgetown Central School
United States, Maine, Georgetown
SILVER
Dakota Meadows Middle School
United States, Minnesota, North Mankato
Singapore Chinese Girls' School
Singapore
HONORABLE MENTION
Alta Elementary, W. Carthage Elementary
United States, California, Reedley
St. Joseph's Episcopal School
United States, Florida, Boynton Beach
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
United States, Hawaii, Lihue
Bancroft School
United States, New Jersey, Haddonfield
Category 3: BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
PLATINUM
Tashkent International School
Uzbekistan, TASHKENT
GOLD
Immaculate Conception School
United States, Louisiana, Marrero
Ming Yie Primary School
Taiwan, Taiwan, Hualien City
SILVER
Tzu Chang Primary School
Taiwan, Hualien
Yungchi Municipal Junior high school
Taiwan, Taipei
HONORABLE MENTION
St. Andrew's Junior High School
Canada, Ontario, Toronto
SJK (C) Choong Wen
Malaysia, W.P, Kuala Lumpur
Saint Joseph's Institution
Singapore
Mendocino Middle School
United States, California, Mendocino
Category 4: LOCAL SPECIALTIES
PLATINUM
Martel Elementary
United States, Maine, Lewiston
GOLD
Taipei Municipal Shihlin Elementary School
Taiwan, Taipei.
Shih-Men Junior High School
Taiwan, Taoyuan
SILVER
St.Edward's College
Malta, Cottonera
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kepong Baru
Malaysia, W.P., Kuala Lumpur
HONORABLE MENTION
Fu-Hsing Middle School
Taiwan, Taipei
Hsieh Ho Vocational High School
Taiwan, Taipei
Taipei Private Fu-Hsing Junior high school
Taiwan, Taipei
TA TUNG senior high school
Taiwan, Taipei
Category 5: LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
PLATINUM
Battle Ground Elementary
United States, Indiana, Battle Ground
GOLD
Colegio 2 Armada Argentina
Argentina, Jujuy, S.S. de Jujuy – 4600
Anderson's Creek Primary School
Australia, Victoria, Warrandyte
SILVER
Taipei Municipal Ta Li Senior High
Taiwan, Taiwan, Taipei
Carlinville Middle School
United States, Illinois, Carlinville
HONORABLE MENTION
River Valley High School
Singapore
Kaohsiung Municipal Hsin Chuang Senior High School
Taiwan, Kaohsiung
Chungho Senior High School
Taiwan, Taipei
Curepe Presbyterian School
Trinidad and Tobago, Curepe
Category 6: HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
PLATINUM
St. Ignatius Junior High School
Taiwan, Lujou City, Taipei County
GOLD
Jubilee Christian Academy
Philippines, Quezon City
Millennium Middle School
United States, Florida, Sanford
SILVER
San Andrea Senior School
Malta, Mgarr
Susquehanna Community Schools
United States, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna
HONORABLE MENTION
MSC High School
Philippines, Laguna, San Pablo City
Chiang Tsui Junior School
Taiwan, Taipei
Pei-Man Senior High School
Taiwan, Tainan County
Metropolitan School District of Wabash County
United States, Indiana, Wabash
Category 7: ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
PLATINUM
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
Singapore
GOLD
Mokapu Elementary School
United States, Hawaii, Kailua
Jordan Road School
United States, New Jersey, Somers Point
SILVER
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School
Singapore
Main Elementary
United States, California, Carpinteria
HONORABLE MENTION
Flagstone State Community College
Australia, Flagstone
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa
Catanduanes State Colleges
Philippines, Catanduanes, Virac
Raffles Institution
Singapore
Category 8: LOCAL MUSIC & ART FORMS
PLATINUM
Hsin-Ya Primary School
Taiwan, Taipei
GOLD
Tai-Shan Elementary School
Taiwan, Taipei
St. John Chrysostom
United States, California, Inglewood
SILVER
Leyte National High School
Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban City
Buck Lake Elementary School
United States, Florida, Tallahassee
HONORABLE MENTION
St. Benedict College
Philippines, Manila
Colegiul National
Romania, Sibiu
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