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1. UPDATED> Internet Resources Newsletter: Latest Edition 2. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Gates Takes Aim at Digital Divide (fwd) 3. UPDATED> NetFirst-L Calendar Planner #203 4. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Digital Divide Network Request for Submissions!! 5. K12> NASA KIDS: The Planets Line Up 6. RESOUR> CREN Tech Talk w/resource listing ***************************************** For individual postings, send the message: set net-happenings mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, click and send (no body or subject: required) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Net-happenings mailing list is a service of Classroom Connect - http://www.classroom.com Archives for Net-happenings can be found at: http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=NET-HAPPENINGS Newsgroups: news:comp.internet.net-happenings http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&GROUP;=comp.internet.net-happenings ******************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:40:48 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: UPDATED> Internet Resources Newsletter: Latest Edition From: "Roddy MacLeod" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Recipient list suppressed <> Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:07:34 +0100 Subject: Internet Resources Newsletter: Latest Edition ____________________________________________ Internet Resources Newsletter ____________________________________________ The latest edition of the FREE, monthly, non-subscription newsletter for academics, students, engineers, scientists & social scientists is now available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn92/irn92.html Featured in this issue: Comment: Safari e-books NetLab and Friends Internet Resources Newsletter by email A-Z New & Notable Web Sites About 100 new good quality Web sites: ejournals, directories, academic sites, search engines, institutions, recruitment agencies, publishers, government sites, etexts, booksellers, publishers, portals, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, etc. Nice Web Site Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols and Abbreviations Network News: DNER, BUBL, EEVL, SOSIG, EDINA, CHEST, MIMAS, PSIgate, BIOME, ELDIS, Netskills Biz/ed, AHDS, JISCmail, UK Data Archive, Chemical Database Service, Academic Info, RDN Recent Internet Books in the Library Get a life! Leisure Time Stop Press! How To Find Out: Government Information No subscription or registration is needed to access this free Newsletter at the above site. Published by Heriot-Watt University Library, and edited by Roddy MacLeod ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Catherine Ure and Catherine Ferguson. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 11:54:23 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Gates Takes Aim at Digital Divide (fwd) From: "Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:00:04 -0400 Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Gates Takes Aim at Digital Divide (fwd) >From today's Benton headlines... -ac GATES TAKES AIM AT DIGITAL DIVIDE At the Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH Coalition conference Digital Connections, Bill Gates promised to help usher in the digital age for people of all economic standing. Gates, the keynote speaker, said the high-tech industry needs to keep the cost of technology low in order to bring more minorities on board. Said Gates, "I think the solutions here involve both creating the demand and creating the supply." Gates stated that he wanted to ensure that schools around the country keep up with the rapid growth of his industry. [SOURCE: Daily News, AUTHOR: Ron Harris (Associated Press)] (http://www.dailynews.com/business/articles/0402/26/biz02.asp) *********************************** Andy Carvin Senior Associate Benton Foundation [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.benton.org http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org *********************************** ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 12:28:34 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: UPDATED> NetFirst-L Calendar Planner #203 From: "Myers,Julia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 11:33:39 -0400 Subject: NetFirst-L Calendar Planner #203 The resources here are for holidays, events, and activities approximately 90 days from today. Calendar Planner Issue 203 7/28--8/3 Beatrix Potter: Birth Anniversary (7/28/1866) (Helen) Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) As part of Pegasos, Kuunsankosken Kaupunginkirjasto of Finland presents a biographical sketch about the English writer and illustrator Helen Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). Potter wrote children's books that featured illustrations of animal characters. Some of Potter's works include "A Happy Pair" (1890), "The Tale of Two Bad Mice" (1904), "The Pie and the Patty-pan" (1905), "The Tale of Tom Kitten" (1907), and "Peter Rabbit's Painting Book" (1911). http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/bpotter.htm World of Beatrix Potter Attraction Features the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, a visitor center in the English Lake District of Cumbria, England. Posts contact information via street address, telephone and fax numbers, and online enquiry form. Lists prices and operating hours and describes the shop and tearoom. Notes that the facility includes recreations of her children's stories and a video presentation on the life of English author and illustrator Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). Links to related resources, including the official Peter Rabbit site. http://www.hop-skip-jump.com/homepage.htm World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends Frederick Warne and Co. Ltd. presents the World of Peter Rabbit and His Friends, featuring animal characters created by English writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). Warne includes biographical information on Potter, as well as activities and information for children related to Peter Rabbit and other animal characters. http://212.87.83.205:50102/templates/langchoice/lang_choice.cfm World War I Begins: Anniversary (7/28/1914) Death of an Archduke, 1914 Features eyewitness accounts of the assassination of the Archduke of Austria Francis Ferdinand (1863-1914) on June 28, 1914, compiled by Ibis Communications, Inc. Highlights the accounts of one of the conspirators and one of the Archduke's bodyguards. http://www.ibiscom.com/duke.htm Assassination of Francis Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 Abstract: Describes the assassination of the Archduke of Austria Francis Ferdinand (1863-1914) on June 28, 1914, compiled by Gerhard Rempel. Discusses the unrest in the province of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the organizations and individuals behind the plot to kill the Archduke, and the events leading to the beginning of World War I (1914-1918). http://mars.acnet.wnec.edu/~grempel/courses/world/lectures/assassination.html Archduke Francis Ferdinand Is Assassinated, 1914 Describes the assassination of Archduke of Austria Francis Ferdinand (1863-1914) in 1914, with details compiled by Elizabeth Calando, Steve Novakovsky, and Lydia M. Spruhan. Explains how the Archduke's assassination led to the start of World War I (1914-1918). http://campus.northpark.edu/history/WebChron/EastEurope/FranzFerdinand.html Benito Mussolini: Birth Anniversary (7/29/1883) Benito Mussolini Features a biographical sketch of Italian dictator Benito Amilcare Mussolini (1883-1945), provided by Spartacus Educational. Describes Mussolini's early jobs, political activities, his rise to power, and his death in 1945. Mussolini helped organize the Italian Fascist Party and led Italy into war against the Allies in World War II. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWmussolini.htm Benito Mussolini in Pictures Presents a collection of images of Italian dictator Benito Amilcare Mussolini (1883-1945). Features pictures from the execution of Mussolini, as well as a photograph of when he was alive. Includes a brief biographical sketch of Mussolini. http://www.gvn.net/~lowe/mussolini/ Modern History Sourcebook: Benito Mussolini: What Is Fascism, 1932 Features a 1932 entry for the Italian Encyclopedia on the definition of fascism, which was written in part by Italian dictator Benito Amilcare Mussolini (1883-1945). The entry is provided as part of the Internet Modern History Sourcebook of Paul Halsall. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/mussolini-fascism.html NASA Established: Anniversary (7/29/1958) NASA History Office The Office of Policy and Plans of NASA provides a search engine for the location of articles about the history of the U.S. space agency. Users may search by subject or keyword. Searching tips are available. http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/search.html National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): History Timeline Presents a history time line for aeronautics, astronautics, and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Includes a pre-NASA chronology of aeronautics and astronautics, an early NASA aeronautics and astronautics chronology, and information on NASA aeronautical research. Details the chronology of lunar and planetary exploration, the first 100 human space flights, lunar exploration, and Apollo 13. http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/timeline.html Historical Archive of Space Exploration Presents an historical archive of space exploration. Includes information on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Act of 1958, rocket history, early astronauts, astronautics history, and mission patches. Discusses manned missions, including Project Mercury, Project Gemini, Project Apollo, Project Skylab, the Apollo Soyuz Test Project, and the Space Shuttle. http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/history/history.html Emily Bronte: Birth Anniversary (7/30/1818) Bronte Birthplace Features the house in Thornton, England that was the birthplace of the novelists Charlotte (1816-1855), Patrick Branwell (1817-1848), Emily Jane (1818-1848), and Anne Bronte (1820-1849), with details provided by Eagle Intermedia Publishing Ltd. Notes the hours of operation, fees, and contact information. http://www.eagle.co.uk/Bronte/birthp.html Emily Bronte (1818-1848) Features English author Emily Bronte (1818-1848) as part of an author's calendar site provided by the Kuusankoski Public Library in Finland. Includes biographical information and a list of her works. Links to information on her sisters, Charlotte and Anne. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/ebronte.htm Bronte Sisters Web Presents a compilation of links to Web sites related to the Bronte sisters, Charlotte (1816-1855), Anne (1820-1849), and Emily (1818-1848), who were English authors. Includes information about organizations and societies, mailing lists, and conferences that explore and discuss their lives and books. Links to electronic versions of their work. http://lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/Bronte.html Henry Ford: Birth Anniversary (7/30/1863) Henry Ford: Transmission Mechanism Automobile Presents information about American automobile manufacturer Henry Ford (1863-1947), provided by the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio. Notes that Ford is best known for devising an assembly line approach to car production and that the Ford was inducted into the hall of fame in 1982. http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/60.html Henry Ford Spartacus Educational offers a biographical sketch of American automobile manufacturer Henry Ford (1863-1947). Ford founded the Ford Motor Co. and employed the assembly-line method for the production of his Model T. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAford.htm Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Henry Ford The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and the WGBH Educational Foundation offer a biographical sketch on American automobile manufacturer Henry Ford (1863-1947). Ford was the first to use a moving assembly line in automobile manufacturing with the Model T. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/btford.html Francis Scott Key: Birth Anniversary (8/1/1779) Francis Scott Key Presents information about American lawyer and poet Francis Scott Key (1779-1843), who is best known for writing the words to the U.S. National Anthem. Recounts the events leading up to Key writing the words to the song. Explains that the song was written during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. Notes that original copies of the "Star Spangled Banner" are located at the Maryland Historical Society and the U.S. Library of Congress. http://www.usflag.org/francis.scott.key.html Star Spangled Banner Recounts the history of the "Star Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States, which was a poem written by American lawyer and poet Francis Scott Key (1779-1843). Notes that the poem was inspired by the Battle of Baltimore that was fought on September 12-14, 1814 during the War of 1812. Discusses the history of the poem, the song, and the flag that inspired the poem. http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/E/banner/bannerxx.htm Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812 Presents information about the War of 1812 and the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, a United States flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes, which hung over Fort McHenry during the War, which was fought by Britain and the United States. Explains that the flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words of the U.S. national anthem. Notes that the information is provided by the Smithsonian Institution, a group of national museums and galleries located in Washington, D.C. States that the original Star-Spangled Banner is on display at the Smithsonian. Links to research reports on the restoration of the flag and the home pages of the Smithsonian FAQs and Armed Forces History FAQs sites. http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/starflag.htm Herman Melville: Birth Anniversary (8/1/1819) Herman Melville (1819-1891) Offers a collection of Internet resources on American writer Herman Melville (1819-1891), provided by Donna M. Campbell. Includes sites with information on Melville and his works and the full text of works by Melville. http://www.gonzaga.edu/faculty/campbell/enl311/melville.htm Herman Melville's Arrowhead Features Herman Melville's Arrowhead, a national historic landmark in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, operated by the Berkshire County Historical Society. Notes that Arrowhead was the home of the American author Herman Melville (1819-1891) from 1850-1862. Discusses the restoration of the home and describes volunteer opportunities. http://www.mobydick.org/ Herman Melville (1819-1891) and Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864 Features information about the relationship between the American writers Herman Melville (1819-1891) and Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), presented by Multiverse. Notes that the friendship between Melville and Hawthorne lasted only a little over two years. Links to letters of Melville to Hawthorne. http://www.melville.org/hawthrne.htm James Baldwin: Birth Anniversary (8/2/1924) James Arthur Baldwin (1924-1987) Presents a biographical sketch of African-American writer James Arthur Baldwin (1924-1987), provided by Kuusankosken Kaupunginkirjasto. Notes that Baldwin was known for his commentary on American race relations. Contains a list of selected works. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/jbaldwin.htm James Baldwin and the FBI "James Baldwin and the FBI" is an article written by James Campbell that originally appeared in the Spring 1999 issue of "The Threepenny Review." The article discusses the surveillance of African-American writer James Baldwin (1924-1987) by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.threepennyreview.com/samples/campbell_sp99.html American Writers: James Baldwin The National Cable Satellite Corporation presents a biographical sketch of American writer James Arthur Baldwin (1924-1987) as supplement to the C-SPAN "American Writers" documentary series. The works of Baldwin include "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Nobody Knows My Name," and "Going to Meet the Man." http://www.americanwriters.org/writers/baldwin.asp Iraq Invades Kuwait: Anniversary (8/2/1990) Newsworld Flashback: Invasion of Kuwait The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) recounts the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait as part of Newsworld Flashback. Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990 because of disputes over land, oil, and money. The hostilities eventually led to the Persian Gulf War. http://www.newsworld.cbc.ca/flashback/1991/gulf2.html Kuwait Information Office: Gulf War Archive The Kuwait Information Office (KIO) in Washington, D.C., offers access to a collection of materials about the Iraq-Kuwait Crisis and the Persian Gulf War. The materials include speeches, a chronology, resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), press releases, and bibliographies. http://www.kuwait-info.org/Gulf_War/gulf_war_archive.html Gulf War, Frontline Features interviews and personal stories of those involved in the Gulf War, presented the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and WGBH/Frontline television series. Includes interviews with Colin Powell, Richard Cheney, General Norman Schwarzkopf, and stories of soldiers and pilots. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gulf/thome.html Prepared by: Julia Myers NetFirst Assistant Managing Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] All links were checked on April 29, 2002. Previous issues of the NetFirst Calendar Planner are available here: http://www.oclc.org/oclc/menu/netcalendar.htm Was this forwarded to you by a colleague? Would you like to receive NetFirst-L mailings directly? Click here to sign up: http://www.oclc.org/oclc/forms/listserv.htm ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 12:30:31 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Digital Divide Network Request for Submissions!! From: "Diana Schneider" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:10:41 -0400 Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Digital Divide Network Request for Submissions!! Digital Divide Network Request for Submissions <http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/> The Digital Divide Network (DDN) is one of the nation's leading online resources for information about the gap between those who have access to information technology and the skills to use it effectively, and those who do not. One of DDN's goals is to provide community leaders, policy professionals and practitioners with a public forum to share information and strategies related to bridging the divide. Currently, DDN is particularly interested in articles that address the following topics: -women and information technology -communities of color and information technology -seniors and information technology -community economic development and information technology -broadband applications and deployment -international digital divide issues -culturally relevant content -planning, developing and sustaining community technology centers -strategic partnerships: community based nonprofits, government and industry ----------------------- Submission Guidelines ----------------------- If you are interested in contributing an article to the Digital Divide Network (preferably 700-1500 words), please send queries, via email, to Diana Schneider at the Benton Foundation: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Your article will be highlighted in one of the Digital Divide Network channels (Digital Divide Basics, Access, Literacy & Learning, Content, Economic Development, International Issues). http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org. We will contact only those individuals whose articles are selected for publication. The submission deadline is May 27, 2002. ---------------------------- About the Benton Foundation ---------------------------- Based in Washington DC, the Benton Foundation's mission is to articulate a public interest vision for the digital age and demonstrate the value of communications for solving social problems. ----------------------- Diana Schneider [EMAIL PROTECTED] Benton Foundation 1625 K Street, NW 11th Floor Washington, DC 20006 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 12:31:30 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> NASA KIDS: The Planets Line Up From: "NASA KIDS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:26:08 -0700 NASAKIDS by Liftoff to Space Exploration Be sure to go outside just after sunset during the next two weeks. Five planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter are all in the same part of the sky! Just look above the spot where the sun sets, and you'll see them. This week's story on NASA Kids tells you more, and how to locate them. Come read more at - NASA KIDS http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/news/2002/news-planetsalign.asp?list10727-142 If you want, click here to http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/WriteUs.asp write us. http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/WriteUs.asp ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:57:05 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> CREN Tech Talk w/resource listing From: "Terry Calhoun" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:34:51 -0400 CREN is the Corporation for Research and Educational Networking http://www.cren.net USING DIGITAL CERTIFICATES TO AUTHORIZE CAMPUS AND RESOURCE SERVICES http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html CREN'S "TECH TALK WITH THE EXPERTS" Listen and ask them questions - right from your desktop! http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/index.html --> Thursday, April 18 at 4 pm Eastern time --> http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html --> USING DIGITAL CERTIFICATES --> TO AUTHORIZE CAMPUS AND RESOURCE SERVICES --> http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html --> BILL WEEMS of the University of Texas --> Health Science Center at Houston --> You can email questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- THE TOPIC & ISSUES -- http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html CREN's long had an interest in digital certificates, as evinced by the resources available on its Certificate Authority site - http://www.cren.net/crenca/ - and by the long list of previous Tech Talks (further below) on this topic. BILL WEEMS joins us to explain what he's learned in Texas about actually implementing some of this technology. Plan now to send in your questions, or just share your perspective email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and join visiting Technology Anchor Howard Strauss of Princeton University and Co-Host Judith Boettcher of CREN on Thursday, April 18 (this week!) at 4:00 pm Eastern. -- OUR GUEST EXPERT -- http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html http://www.uth.tmc.edu/bios/wa_weems.html BILL WEEMS is the Assistant Vice President of Academic Computing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Associate Dean of Information Technology for the U. T. Houston Medical School and an associate professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, U.T. Houston Medical School. His research interests include the neurophysiology of sympathetic, prevertebral ganglia, production and control of intestinal motility and propulsion, and informatics as a research tool in the study, characterization and management of complex systems. Useful computational solutions suitable for biomedical applications require an integrated set of information systems. This recognition has led to his involvement in the development of the Texas Medical Center open systems network, participation in electronic publishing, the integration of academic and health care information systems at the application layer and the establishment of the U. T. System Public Key Infrastructure. -- OUR SPONSOR IS SAINT CORPORATION -- http://www.saintcorporation.com SAINT Corporation takes a proactive approach to network security. Its renowned SAINT tool suite is one the most economical and comprehensive ways to assess the vulnerability of computer networks. Colleges and universities across the globe find SAINT products indispensable for identifying trouble spots that can compromise information. The SAINT tool suite includes: - SAINTwriter, easy-to-use software that provides sophisticated and configurable reports detailing your network's vulnerabilities; - SAINTexpress, an automatic update service for the SAINTTM scanning engine that ensures you're always on top of the latest threats; and - WebSAINT, a Web-based scanning service that does it all instantly from our secure server, eliminating the need to download and configure software. SAINT tools are available at http://www.saintcorporation.com - where you also can find interactive tutorials, industry news, and details on the latest security threats to your networks. Come see why educational institutions around the world trust SAINT for their network-security needs. -- SOME RESOURCES AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION -- http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html http://www.cren.net/crenca/ Your best resource is right here on CREN's website. If you do nothing else, follow this link to the CREN Certificate Authority site where you can find out about PKI-LITE and more! http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/archives.html The next-best background to use in preparing for this Tech Talk is the resource provided by what can be found in the Tech Talk Archives about former, related Tech Talks. Authentication,certificates, directories and related topics have been a focus of CREN's Tech Talks for several years. Here are a few former events somewhat on topic: - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/directess.html Building a Directory: What Are the Essentials? with Frank Grewe and Steve Kunz - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/cca2000.html Certificate Authorities on Campus with Jeff Schiller - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/directauthen.html Building Directories: The Fundamentals with Ken Klingenstein and Keith Hazelton - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/directories.html Campus Directories with Frank Grewe and Jeff Hodges - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digicerts.html Digital Certificates and Identification of Users on Campuses with David Wasley - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/authenticating.html Authenticating Users? What are the Issues? with Greg Jackson - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/caservices.html Certificate Authority Services with Jeff Schiller - http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/middleware.html Middleware - Authentication, Authorization, and Directory Issues with Ken Klingenstein http://www.constructionweblinks.com/Resources/Industry_Reports__Newsletters/July_17_2000/e_signature.htm Here's some background on the Electronic Signature Act. http://www.rainbow.com/ikey/index.html You'll hear Bill refer to USB Smart Tokens. Here's information on the specific product his campus is using, including a photo. http://www.ethentica.com/product.html He'll also refer to various smart cards, including these - which include thumbprint scanning technology. http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0203.pdf Here's a very recent EDUCAUSE Review article by Mark Luker that's on target: "A 'Bridge' for Trusted Electronic Communications in Higher Education and the Federal Government." http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eqm0147.pdf And an interesting EDUCAUSE Quarterly article by John C. Ittelson that illustrates some of the trends in new higher education products and services that will be mandating much better authentication and identification techniques: "Building an E-dentity for Each Student." The EDUCAUSE Information Resources Library is becoming a tremendously useful resource. The following are just a few items that can be found there using its search functionality: - http://www.educause.edu/asp/doclib/abstract.asp?id=pki0110 "The CREN CA - Inside the PKI Framework: Activating the Puzzle Pieces" by Tech Talk Co-Host Judith Boettcher - http://www.educause.edu/asp/doclib/abstract.asp?id=ser0133 A paper presented by Art Vandenberg of Georgia State University, "Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - http://www.educause.edu/asp/doclib/abstract.asp?id=pub2102 A document that "encapsulates and organizes the most salient points of the NSF/EDUCAUSE "PKI and Security for Higher Education" meeting held in August 1999 at Snowmass, Colorado, "PKI and Security for Higher Education" - http://www.educause.edu/asp/doclib/abstract.asp?id=dec0103 "What is a Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI?" by Mark Luker - http://www.educause.edu/asp/doclib/abstract.asp?id=csd1352 The UCLA Campus-Wide Authentication Project is interesting. And it's been around a while, lots of good stuff to be learned there. - http://www.educause.edu/asp/doclib/abstract.asp?id=erm0056 "Digital Certificates: How, Why, What to Do Next?" by Gergory A. Jackson -- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS EVENT Topic: USING DIGITAL CERTIFICATES TO AUTHORIZE CAMPUS AND RESOURCE SERVICES http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html Who: Guest: BILL WEEMS of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Technology Anchor: HOWARD STRAUSS of Princeton University Co-Host: JUDITH BOETTCHER of CREN When: Thursday, April 18, from 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm Eastern Where: http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/events/digcert.html To join the webcast, just go to this URL, and then select the highlighted "Audio Event" link. That link becomes active at 4:00 pm Eastern time on April 18. How: At your desktop work station, listening to the live Audiocast using RealAudio. -- TECH TALK SERIES COMMUNICATIONS INDEX CREN'S home page http://www.cren.net General Tech Talk Info http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/index.html Spring 2002 Calendar of Events http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/calendar.html Sign Up to Receive Reminders by Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ask Questions During the Event [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives of Earlier Events http://www.cren.net/know/techtalk/archives.html ------------------------------ End of NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 29 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-282) **********************************************************************
