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1. MISC> [netsites] icontext...draw your own ascii art 2. RESOUR> [netsites] RESOURCES: Website Helps Provided Understanding of the Issues in the Conflict Between India and Pakistan 3. RESOUR> [netsites] The Aztecs 4. MISC> [netsites] Gorilla Foundation 5. MISC> [netsites] Distribution of Forests 6. RESOUR> [netsites] Phonlogical Awareness Resources and Links 7. MISC> [netsites] Bathroom Readers Institute 8. MISC> [netsites] Birth Control Methods 9. RESOUR> [netsites] Coordinated Care 10. RESOUR> [netsites] Child Labor Links 11. MISC> [netsites] Spamvertised 12. MISC> [netsites] a little about you 13. MISC> [netsites] INTERNET: RESOURCES : REFERENCE: RESOURCES : RESEARCH: RESOURCES: List of Lists and Other Gary Price Web Resources Change Web U RL and Server 14. RESOUR> PLO, Yasir Arafat, and the Palestinian National Authority ***************************************** 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: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:34:29 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] icontext...draw your own ascii art From: helen katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] icontext...draw your own ascii art Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 11:00:02 -0700 icontext http://artcontext.net/icontext/ Icontext is a free space on the Web that presents visitors with an open-ended interplay of words and pictures. What you do with your keyboard and mouse determines what appears on the screen and what subsequent visitors see and read. At its most basic level, Icontext is a hybrid of telecommunication, drawing, and word processing software. It sets up a fluid correspondence between keystrokes and blocks of color. For example, when you type "dog," the word "dog" appears, and so does a series of three color blocks. Icontext also works on other levels, allowing visitors to collaborate with each other and to upload, archive, and reconfigure "icontexts." IN OTHER WORDS...it's a way to draw ASCII art! katlady ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:34:29 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] RESOURCES: Website Helps Provided Understanding of the Issues in the Conflict Between India and Pakistan From: "David P. Dillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Netsites Discussion Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [netsites] RESOURCES: Website Helps Provided Understanding of the Issues in the Conflict Between India and Pakistan Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:50:21 -0700 The South Asian Journalist's Association (SAJA) as part of its Reporting Tips on South Asia has put together a web page of links to resources that provide information and discussion of what is involved in the disagreements and conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. South Asian Journalist's Association (SAJA) Reporting Tips on South Asia India Pakistan Tension <http://www.saja.org/tipsindopak.html> Website Subject Resources and Link Organization On this page: Background, story ideas, news sources, journalists available in India, Pakistan and more Compiled by Sreenath Sreenivasan, SAJA co-founder & input from around the globe Also see: SAJA Stylebook for Covering South Asia & South Asian Diaspora http://www.saja.org/stylebook SAJA South Asia Self-Study Guide http://www.saja.org/guide.html Daniel Pearl site Embassy of India in Washington: Navtej Singh Sarna, press counselor 202-939-7041 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.indianembassy.org Embassy of Pakistan in Pakistan Asad Hayauddin, press attache 202-939-6200 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pakistan-embassy.com Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204 - 4584 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:34:29 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] The Aztecs From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] The Aztecs Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:25:03 -0700 The Aztecs http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/aztecs.htm "This is the story of a wandering tribe from Northern Mexico who through bravery, trickery, cruelty, genius became a great civilization." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:35:47 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Gorilla Foundation From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Gorilla Foundation Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:25:57 -0700 Gorilla Foundation http://www.gorilla.org/ "The Gorilla Foundation, home of Koko the gorilla famous for her sign language skills, is bringing interspecies communication to the public. Help save Koko and other endangered great apes." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:40:17 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Distribution of Forests From: Margaret Christopher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Distribution of Forests Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:28:59 -0700 Distribution of Forests http://www.fao.org/forestry/fo/country/nav_world.jsp World forestations. Margie Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Australia at Kalgoorlie ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:40:53 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Phonlogical Awareness Resources and Links From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Phonlogical Awareness Resources and Links Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:35:20 -0700 Phonlogical Awareness Resources and Links http://ca.geocities.com/phonological/index.htm "The Phonlogical Awareness Resources and Links website contains information about phonological awareness tests, resources and links for academics, parents and educators." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ashlists.org/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:41:34 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Bathroom Readers Institute From: The Listateer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Bathroom Readers Institute Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:50:40 -0700 Bathroom Readers Institute http://www.bathroomreader.com/home.html There is nothing worse in this world than being stuck on a john with absolutely nothing to read! From this need came the "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader" series of books. The Listateer [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:42:05 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Birth Control Methods From: "Sue D. Nym" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Birth Control Methods Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:58:00 -0700 Birth Control Methods http://www.4woman.gov/faq/birthcont.htm The National Women's Health Information Center presents a FAQ explaining various birth control methods - pros and cons. _______________________ Sue D. Nymm [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:42:31 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Coordinated Care From: "Dr. Y U Morostay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Coordinated Care Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 17:02:04 -0700 The Center for Advanced Illness Coordinated Care http://www.coordinatedcare.net/ For those involved with caring for the terminally or seriously ill or for those who have family or friends in need of coordinated, specialized health care. Dr. Yennea U. Morostay [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://morostay.dermdex.net/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:43:08 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Child Labor Links From: Pierre Borochaults <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Child Labor Links Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 17:03:50 -0700 Child Labor Links http://www.dol.gov/ilab/programs/iclp/links.htm "The following Web sites offer important information on Child Labor from other organizations or agencies. They offer a good starting point for researchers looking for more information on child labor and what is happening in the area." Pierre Borochaults [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:43:33 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Spamvertised From: Phast Byder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Spamvertised Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 17:08:24 -0700 Spamvertised http://www.spamvertised.com/ Anti-spam resources, tips and news. Phast Byder [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:43:56 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] a little about you From: helen katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] a little about you Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 17:44:31 -0700 A Little About You http://www.youinthenews.com/youinthenews.html have you always wanted to be in the news? here's your chance. katlady ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 07:45:59 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] INTERNET: RESOURCES : REFERENCE: RESOURCES : RESEARCH: RESOURCES: List of Lists and Other Gary Price Web Resources Change Web U RL and Server From: "David P. Dillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Netsites Discussion Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [netsites] INTERNET: RESOURCES : REFERENCE: RESOURCES : RESEARCH: RESOURCES: List of Lists and Other Gary Price Web Resources Change Web U RL and Server Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 23:40:02 -0700 Subject: INTERNET: RESOURCES : REFERENCE: RESOURCES : RESEARCH: RESOURCES: List of Lists and Other Gary Price Web Resources Change Web URL and Server From time to time, various of the very valuable resources provided by Gary Price have been featured on Netsites. These have been found on the George Washington University website server. These resources are now no longer there. George Washington University has shut down the Server that included the web pages of Gary Price. GWIS2 Shutdown and Transition Information GWIS2 will be shutdown in June of 2002. In order to facilitate your transition, we have created the following: GWIS2 Shutdown in June GWIS2 Shutdown Timetable Transtioning From GWIS2 to Acad <http://helpdesk.gwu.edu/helpdesk/whatsnew/sp02/gwis2_041002.html> The Gary Price resources have been moved to the FreePint server in England. The Virtual Acquisition Shelf & News Desk (aka "ResourceShelf") http://resourceshelf.blogspot.com/ Wednesday, June 05, 2002 We've Moved The Official URL of The Virtual Acquisition Shelf & News Desk Has Changed Beginning on May 2, 2002 the Official URL for the Weblog is http://resourceshelf.freepint.com Note: For the next few weeks I'll continue to place the weblog at both the new freepint.com and the old blogspot.com addresses. Please begin updating your web pages and bookmark files. Thank You! 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Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204-4584 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 09:31:48 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> PLO, Yasir Arafat, and the Palestinian National Authority Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 09:24:29 -0400 From: "Myers,Julia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PLO, Yasir Arafat, and the Palestinian National Authority To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PLO, Yasir Arafat, and the Palestinian National Authority Palestinian Vision of Peace The Negotiations Affairs Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) provides the full text of the article entitled "Palestinian Vision of Peace," written by Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat (1929- ). The article was originally published in the February 3, 2002 issue of the "New York Times." Despite the recent cycle of violence amongst the Israelis and Palestinians, Arafat expresses the desire of the Palestinians for peace. http://www.nad-plo.org/eye/opeds16.html Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) As part of Palestine--Home of History, Esam Shashaa presents information about the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), which has been lead by Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat (1929- ) since 1969. The PLO was formed to unite Palestinian Arab groups in opposition to the Israeli presence in Palestine. The organization renounced terrorism in 1993 as part of a peace agreement with Israel. http://www.palestinehistory.com/palbio01.htm Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) The Terrorism Research Center, Inc. presents a profile about the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). This alleged terrorist group is run by Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat (1929- ). The PLO originally conducted terrorist attacks against Israelis and denounced the state of Israel. In 1988, Arafat announced the right of the state of Israel to exist. The PLO has umbrella organizations that include the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). http://www.terrorism.com/terrorism/PLO.shtml Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-government Arrangements The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents the text of the September 13, 1993 document entitled "Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-government Arrangements." The Israeli government and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) agreed to establish a Palestinian Interim Self-Government Authority, for a transitional period no longer than five years. This authority would govern the Palestinian people in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00q00 Israel-Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Recognition The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents the text of correspondence between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Israeli government in which both entities recognized one another. The letters are from Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (1929- ) to Israeli Prime Minster Itzhak Rabin (1922-1995), from Arafat to the Norwegian foreign minister, and from Rabin to Arafat. http://www.israel.org/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00pz0 PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat's First Appearance at the United Nations The American Educational Trust, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., presents the full text of the article entitled "PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat's First Appearance at the United Nations," written by Donald Neff. The article was originally published in the November/December 1994 issue of "Washington Report on Middle East Affairs." On November 13, 1974, Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat (1929- ) made his first appearance before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Arafat's appearance helped establish the legal and moral framework of a separate Palestinian people. http://www.washington-report.org/backissues/1194/9411070.htm Palestinian National Charter: Resolutions of the Palestine National Council July 1-17, 1968 The Avalon Project of the Yale University Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, presents the full text of the Palestinian National Charter: Resolutions of the Palestine National Council, dated July 1-17, 1968. The document is the official charter of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/mideast/plocov.htm Israel-Palestine Liberation Organization Agreement: 1993 The Avalon Project of the Yale University Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, presents the full text of the Israel-Palestine Liberation Organization Agreement of 1993. In the agreement, Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) agreed to recognize one another's legitimacy. The agreement also allowed for the establishment of Palestinian self-government in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/mideast/isrplo.htm Yasir Arafat (1929- ) Palestinian Nationalist As part of HistoryCentral.com, MultiEducator, Inc., located in New Rochelle, New York, provides a short biography on the Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat (1929- ). Arafat became the leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1968. While he advocated the use of terrorist activities in the 1960s, Arafat has recently held peace talks with Israel, which led to the signing of a peace agreement. A brief bibliography is included. http://www.multied.com/bio/people/arafat.html Newsmakers: Yasser Arafat: President of Palestinian Council ABC News Internet Ventures presents a biographical sketch of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (1929- ). The sketch highlights Arafat's dedication to the Palestinian cause and his transformation from alleged terrorist to diplomat. Arafat became leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1968. http://www.abcnews.go.com/reference/bios/arafat.html Yassir Arafat LexicOrient.com presents a biography of Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat (1929- ), compiled by Tore Kjeilen. The information is provided as part of the Encyclopaedia of the Orient. Arafat was named head of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1969 and elected president of the Palestinian National Authority in 1996. Arafat gained more support from the West in the 1980s, due to a change in politics. A timeline of important events in Arafat's life is available, as well as an image of Arafat. http://i-cias.com/e.o/arafat.htm Terrorism: Questions and Answers: Palestinian Authority As part of Terrorism: Questions and Answers, the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. and the Markle Foundation provide a set of questions and answers about the Palestinian National Authority (PA). The PA is headed by Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat (1929- ). The PA is an autonomous government that rules over most of the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. http://www.cfrterrorism.org/havens/palestine_print.html Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC): Palestinian Authority As part of the Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC), the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin presents a collection of Internet resources related to Palestinian Authority. The collection focuses on the arts and the humanities, the economy, the government, news and media, and women in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. http://menic.utexas.edu/menic/Countries_and_Regions/Palestinian_Authority/ Palestinian National Authority As part of Political Resources on the Net, Agora Telematica provides a collection of Internet resources related to the Palestinian National Authority. The collection includes sites on law, elections, tourism, associations, political organizations, and more. http://www.politicalresources.net/palestine.htm World Statesmen: Middle East: Palestinian National Authority As part of World Statesmen, Ben M. Cahoon presents information about the heads of state and rulers of Palestine since 1996. Cahoon includes images of the national flag, links to a country map, a sound file of the national anthem, and the full text of the Palestinian National Charter, which was adopted on July 17, 1968. A timeline of presidents and chairmen of the executive committee of Palestine is available. http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Senate/2785/Palestinian_National_Author ity.htm Palestinian Economic Council For Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR) The Palestinian Economic Council For Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR) is part of the Palestinian National Authority, which is dedicated to the creation of a democratic, sovereign, and independent Palestinian state. PECDAR offers access to reports, publications, and information about campaigns. http://www.pecdar.org/ Gaza Strip Geography 200 The Gaza Strip borders the Mediterranean Sea between Egypt and Israel. The permanent status of the Gaza Strip is to be determined through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian National Authority. Photius Coutsoukis profiles the geography, population, and economy of the area as a service of Information Technology Associates. Coutsoukis notes that the 2000 CIA World Factbook is the source of the information. http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/gaza_strip/gaza_strip_geography.htm l West Bank Geography 2000 The West Bank is an area of the Middle East located between Israel and Jordan. The permanent status of the West Bank is to be determined by negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian National Authority. Photius Coutsoukis profiles the West Bank's geography, population, economy, communications systems, and transportation system as a service of Information Technology Associates. The profile includes a map of the area. Coutsoukis notes that the 2000 CIA World Factbook is the source of the information. http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/west_bank/west_bank_geography.html Prepared by: Julia Myers NetFirst Assistant Managing Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] All links were checked on June 6, 2002. Was this forwarded to you by a colleague? Would you like to receive NetFirst-L mailings directly? 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