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Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> Fourth of July Quotes
2. BOOK> "Managing & Using MySQL, Second Edition" Released by O'Reilly
3. RESOUR>> [DIGITALDIVIDE] NC Statewide Digital Divide Conference Materials
Now Online
4. K12> [Innovative-Teachers] Information on a Six Traits class online for
college hours
5. RESOUR> [netsites] American Obesity Association
6. MISC> [netsites] Flintknapping
7. MISC> [netsites] Handheld Games Museum
8. MISC> [netsites] PLANetizen
9. MISC> [netsites] Star Wars Blooper Guide
10. MISC> [netsites] Tribute to Wolfman Jack
11. K12> GEN: US Department of Education - New Grant Competition for School
Libraries
12. K12> KidsHealth -- Network Nuggets
13. RESOUR> Online Courses in Computer Science Education and Educational Media
14. K12> The Math Goodies Newsletter
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:32:34 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> Fourth of July Quotes
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 16:24:42 -0700 (PDT)
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:36:01 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: BOOK> "Managing & Using MySQL, Second Edition" Released by O'Reilly
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 13:23:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kathryn Barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
For Immediate Release
May 30, 2002
For more information, a review copy, cover art, or an interview with
the authors, contact:
Kathryn Barrett (707) 827-7094 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MASTER MYSQL WITH O'REILLY'S "MANAGING & USING MYSQL, 2ND EDITION"
Sebastopol, CA--MySQL is a robust, easy-to-use open source database
that powers major web sites including Yahoo! Finance, the U.S. Census
Bureau's FedStats site, and Slashdot. In eWeek Labs' February, 2002,
comprehensive benchmark study of five server databases, they concluded
that "Overall, Oracle9i and MySQL had the best performance and
scalability." And this performance comes cheap--MySQL's GPL-licensed
version is free for internal use, and commercial licenses and support
are quite inexpensive compared to the competition. With this potent mix
of power and affordability, MySQL has become a major player in the
database arena. "Managing & Using MySQL, 2nd Edition" (O'Reilly, US
$39.95) covers MySQL from installation to programming interfaces to
database administration.
With the help of "Managing & Using MySQL, 2nd Edition," you will be
able to create and support complex, high-demand database applications.
Useful for both programmers and database administrators, the book moves
from the basics to advanced material on security, optimization, and
program design. This new edition adds the latest information about
MySQL 4.0.1 and its most important programming language interfaces.
Topics include:
- Database design, with a step-by-step illustration of good
relational techniques
- Optimization, including tricks to improve transaction performance
- Security, plus a reference to the internal MySQL tables
- Using C/C++, Java, Perl, PHP, or Python to write programs that
interact with a MySQL database
- Configuring MySQL for Mac OS X
The book concludes with a 125-page reference section that covers SQL
Syntax for MySQL, MySQL Data Types, Operators and Functions, and
sections on the MySQL PHP API, C, and the Python DB-API.
What the critics said about the first edition (titled "MySQL & mSQL"):
"'MySQL & mSQL' is a superb addition to the Linux and Unix applications
library...Yarger, Reese and King...illustrate the principles and
procedures from installation through applications programming in a
logical order and well-written and readable style. The reference
section furnishes a bonus that will be valued by programmers. 'MySQL &
mSQL' is an excellent and portable guide to the essentials of database
design, its functions, and processes that every administrator,
programmer, and serious user should read and use."
--Elizabeth Zinkann, Sys Admin Magazine, November 1999
"Two powerful, closely-related SQL databases, mSQL and MySQL, are
covered in detail in this excellent guide from O'Reilly...To get great
database performance without paying an arm and a leg for it, download
one of these databases and get your copy of O'Reilly's 'MySQL & mSQL.'"
--Bill Camarda, Editor, barnesandnoble.com
"...a superb reference for both database administrators and programmers
who are working with MySQL and mSQL, or who are interested in using
either of these affordable, yet powerful, relational databases."
--Writers Write, March 2000
"...a good book for someone looking to use one or both of these
products. It has an excellent introduction to the theory behind
relational databases and explains data normalization--in a relatively
clear and concise way...If you are interested in writing applications
that use a database, 'MySQL & mSQL' is a good place to start."
--Reuven M. Lerner, Linux Journal, November 1999
"This book does a great job of illustrating what MySQL and mSQL have to
offer database newbies and old timers alike."
--Ross M. Greenberg, Linux Magazine, February 2001
"Regardless of the experience you have, it is likely that some part of
this book will be useful to you. And, if having started from knowing
nothing, this book will last a long time as its use changes from
instructional text to reference work if you're looking to learn to use
the MySQL/mSQL tools. To learn about relational databases, and
especially if you're looking to develop a database-driven web site,
you're probably not going to find a better book than this. The book is
clear and concise, as always with O'Reilly, and the examples are full
and relevant. If you've ever read an O'Reilly book before, you'll know
what to expect; this is another quality title in the O'Reilly stable.
For those who've never read an O'Reilly title, this is a great place to
start."--Alex Hudson, www.shelflug.co.uk, April 2000
Additional resources:
"Managing & Using MySQL, 2nd Edition" is also available on
Safari Books Online, see: http://safari.oreilly.com/
Chapter 13, "Java," is available free online at:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/msql2/chapter/ch13.html
For more information about the book, including Table of Contents,
index, author bios, and samples, see:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/msql2
For a cover graphic in jpeg format, go to:
ftp://ftp.ora.com/pub/graphics/book_covers/hi-res/0596002114.jpg
Managing & Using MySQL, 2nd Edition
Open Source SQL Databases for Managing Information & Web Sites
By George Reese, Randy Jay Yarger, Tim King, with Hugh E. Williams
0-596-00211-4, 442 pages, $39.95 (US), $61.95 (CAN)
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:36:29 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR>> [DIGITALDIVIDE] NC Statewide Digital Divide Conference
Materials Now Online
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 17:43:19 -0400
From: Judy Hallman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] NC Statewide Digital Divide Conference
Materials Now Online
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
America Connects and Digital Divide lists:
I've posted the news release below at
http://www.rtpnet.org/rtpconf/news.html
Two things:
(1) The presentations, notes, comments, and evaluations might be useful to
others who are planning conferences.
(2) CTCNet plans to put the presentations from the conference in Austin
online too. I encourage speakers to prepare presentation materials NOW and
upload them to the CTCNet Web site. If you need help uploading your
materials, contact Ben Cain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or me -- I'm going to be a
helper.
Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman)
Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/)
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Statewide Digital Divide Conference Materials Now Online
Media and Other Inquiries Contact:
Judy Hallman
RTPnet
(919) 933-3931
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
CHAPEL HILL - Speakers' presentations and attendees' notes and comments
from RTPnet's 3rd Annual Conference, "Bridging North Carolina's
Digital/Human Divide: What's Working, What Must Be Done," are now
available online at www.rtpnet.org/rtpconf, according to Judy Hallman,
Executive Director of RTPnet.
The two presentations on "Ideas/Suggestions for Hardware" were
particularly valued by those who attended: "Acquiring Used
Computers," Cindy Bird, President, Bridge IT, and RTPnet Board of
Directors, is at www.rtpnet.org/rtpconf/cindy and "Connect 2
School: Leveling the Playing Field for All Students," Raymond Reitz, Chief
Technology Officer, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, is at
www.rtpnet.org/rtpconf/ray.
The conference was held May 21, 2002, at the William and Ida Friday Center
for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill. Participants included
representatives of community-based digital learning centers, educators,
economic developers, and individuals interested in ensuring that children
and adults of all economic backgrounds have equal access to computers and
the Internet and how to use them to improve their lives. While most of the
more than 70 attendees came from the Triangle area, many areas of the
state were represented, including, Charlotte, Goldsboro, Morehead City,
Raeford, Smithfield, Whiteville, and Yanceyville, and some people came
from out-of-state, including Alexandria, Virginia, Spartanburg, South
Carolina, and Southfield, Michigan.
Comments on the conference evaluation forms included: "Just great ideas
for all levels of participants," and "I found it very useful and
meaningful!" One person said: "An excellent opportunity to network with
minds working on similar projects and goals. It's always a pleasure to see
how much people are doing with so little money....just goes to show what
can be done with passion and commitment... ."
Hallman says that planning is already underway for next year's
conference. A public forum for planning the conference is at
www.rtpnet.org/phorum/list.php?f=50
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:37:05 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [Innovative-Teachers] Information on a Six Traits class online
for college hours
From: "Ginny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 19:51:45 -0500
Subject: [Innovative-Teachers] Information on a Six Traits class online for
college hours
Dennis is starting a new class soon. Following are some highlights. You can
learn more at
<http://www.geocities.com/ginnyks/onlineclass.html>http://www.geocities.com/ginnyks/onlineclass.html
and there is a link to his site on this page. Because so
many teachers are looking for renewal hours for their certification and also
searching for lessons on Six Traits,
I share this information!
Teaching Writing with the 6-Traits
* No commute time!
* Totally online
* 3 semester hours graduate credit from the University of Northern Iowa
* Next session begins: June 10, 2002 (Special 6-week Summer Program)
* This class is designed for content and language arts teachers in grades
4-12 who want to improve student writing performance, curriculum coordinators,
staff development specialists, and administrators who are responsible for
writing proficiency testing.
* Activities for this special six week intensive course will include:
* Using rubrics to analyze and score student papers using the 6+1 TraitsTM
method;
* Sharing effective strategies for teaching each of the traits;
* In- depth class discussion of how 6-Traits complements the Writing
Process
* Exploring numerous web resources related to writing and he 6-Traits
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:42:08 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] American Obesity Association
From: "Dr. Y U Morostay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] American Obesity Association
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 17:25:41 -0700
American Obesity Association
http://obesity.org/
"Here you will find what we think is the most comprehensive site on
obesity and overweight on the Internet."
Dr. Yennea U. Morostay
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://morostay.dermdex.net/
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:42:40 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Flintknapping
From: Rowdy Yates <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Flintknapping
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 17:21:52 -0700
Flintknapping
http://www.flintknapping.com/
A site for the art of flint knapping - the shaping of flint rock into
arrow and spear points.
Rowdy Yates
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:43:18 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Handheld Games Museum
From: George Ringo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Handheld Games Museum
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 17:06:04 -0700
Handheld Games Museum
http://www.handheldmuseum.com/
The author's goal with this website "is to document (primarily
photographically) every electronic handheld game made in the late 1970's
to the mid 1980's."
~~George Ringo~~
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:43:41 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] PLANetizen
From: Pierre Borochaults <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] PLANetizen
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 17:30:03 -0700
PLANetizen
http://www.planetizen.com/
"PLANetizen is an information exchange for the urban planning and
development community. PLANetizen features daily news, jobs, events,
editorials, and more."
Pierre Borochaults
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:44:04 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Star Wars Blooper Guide
From: N A Daze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Star Wars Blooper Guide
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 17:13:39 -0700
Star Wars Blooper Guide
http://www.egosystem.com/starwars/bloopers.htm
Enjoy over 200 Bloopers from all the Star Wars movies in this "comprehensive
guide to bloopers, mistakes and interesting bits of trivia that made it
on screen in the Star Wars series of films."
N. A. Daze
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:44:29 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Tribute to Wolfman Jack
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Tribute to Wolfman Jack
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 17:23:52 -0700
Tribute to Wolfman Jack
http://www.stinky.com/wolfman/
A well done, moving biography of Wolfman Jack by Corey Deitz.
Alan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:45:14 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> GEN: US Department of Education - New Grant Competition for
School Libraries
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 14:48:58 -0700
From: Mike Eisenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: GEN: US Department of Education - New Grant Competition for
School Libraries
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
More good news from Washington -
CFDA#: 84.364
Program Name: Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program
Closing Date: July 24, 2002
Program Description: The purpose of this program is to improve student
literacy skills and academic achievement by providing students with
increased access to up-to-date school library materials; a well-equipped,
technologically advanced school library media center; and well-trained,
professionally certified school library media specialists.
Contact Person: Margaret McNeely or Beth Fine, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5C130, FOB-6, Washington, DC 20202-6200.
Telephone: (202) 260-1335 (Margaret McNeely) or (202) 260-1091 (Beth Fine)
or via Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call the
Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
The complete application package is at
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2002-2/052902a.html
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:45:28 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> KidsHealth -- Network Nuggets
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 14:57:39 -0700
Subject: KidsHealth -- Network Nuggets
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: "nuggets ola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*** [[[ Kids Health ]]] ***
http://www.kidshealth.org
Are you looking for health information geared towards
kids and teens? Then, take a look at KidsHealth.
If you enter the kids section, you can choose from
articles in areas such as Dealing with Feelings,
Staying Healthy and Growing Up. The articles are
written in an interesting yet informative way.
Print friendly versions are available for each
article.
In the games closet, students can read interactive
stories from kids who have different illnesses or
look at animations of different parts of the body.
I especially liked the animated digestive system.
http://www.teenshealth.org/teen/index2.html
If you enter the teens section, there are articles
directed towards teens such as Diseases and
Conditions, Drugs and Alcohol and Sexual Health.
There is also a section for parents on this
comprehensive Website.
The site is a project of the Nemours Foundation which
was established in 1936 by philanthropist Alfred duPont
and is dedicated to improving the health and spirit of children.
Thanks to Afsaneh Sharif for sourcing this nugget.
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 07:45:49 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> Online Courses in Computer Science Education and Educational
Media
Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 08:15:50 -0400
From: EDTECH Editor-Beil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Online Courses in Computer Science Education and Educational
Media
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Jan Yates <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Greetings!
For information about online courses in Computer Science Education or
Educational Media that will start in Summer or Fall 2002, and that lead
to K-12 certification, go to http://www.fgse.nova.edu/gtep/ and
http://www.nova.edu/~yates/.
Best wishes.
Jan Yates ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Program Professor, Graduate Teacher Education Program
Fischler Graduate School of Education and Human Services
Nova Southeastern University
1750 NE 167th Street North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
Phone: 954-262-8740, 800-986-3223, ext. 8740
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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 09:01:51 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> The Math Goodies Newsletter
Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 09:49:54 -0400
From: Gisele Glosser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The June 1 issue of The Math Goodies Newsletter went out to
18,665 members today. Get the latest math news, events and
site updates. For more information, and to join, visit:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/newsletter/
Best wishes,
Gisele Glosser
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