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1. K12> Forum to feature NewsHour EXTRA 2. K12> K12 Art Projects 3. MISC> WorldComNews.com is Launched 4. K12> [netsites] Water Science for Schools 5. RESOUR> [netsites] Hand Speak 6. RESOUR> [netsites] Canadian Confederation 7. RESOUR> [netsites] National Child Care Information 8. EZINE> [netsites] Jewish Woman Magazine 9. K12> [netsites] Muppets 10. MISC> [netsites] 2002 Commonwealth Games 11. MISC> [netsites] Blue Angels 12. CORRECT> [netsites] CORRECTION: Hand Speak 13. RESOUR> The Jewish Wisdom Database 14. MISC> [netsites] Historic Naval Ships 15. RESOUR> [netsites] State and Local Government on the Net 16. MISC> [netsites] Internet Reference 17. MISC> [netsites] Women's Health Initiative 18. MISC> [netsites] Wild Whales ***************************************** 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, 22 Jul 2002 08:36:55 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Forum to feature NewsHour EXTRA From: Michael Hutchison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 6:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Forum to feature NewsHour EXTRA Interested in incorporating current events in your classroom next year? Are you already doing this, but want better ideas and resources to enhance what you're already doing? This week's Social Studies forum is for YOU! This week, we'll be looking in depth at PBS NewsHour EXTRA (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/). The forum is set for 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific) Wednesday, July 24, in TAPPED IN (http://www.tappedin.org). Joining us will be representatives from NewsHour EXTRA who will demonstrate the site, as well as sharing resources to use in the classroom. As always, educators and education professionals are invited to attend. TAPPED IN help desk personnel will also be onhand to assist new users. It's suggested that persons logging in for the first time log in about 10 minutes prior to the session in case they need assistance. Persons attending the session (and any other education professional) can either become members of TAPPED IN (it's easy and free), or log in as a guest. Please feel free to join us for this interesting and exciting session! Persons wishing more information, or anyone with questions, are invited to e-mail me offlist. Sincerely, Michael Hutchison -- Michael Hutchison 2002 ISTE Outstanding Technology-Using Educator Award winner 2002 Indiana Computer Educators Teacher of the Year Social Studies teacher Lincoln High School, Vincennes, Indiana home e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] school e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/staff/mhutch/ice2000/default.htm ________________________________________________________________________ To post a message to the list, send your email to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To read the online archives for this list, visit: <http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=INDIANA-EDUC ATORS> Tell your friends about the INDIANA-EDUCATORS list! To subscribe or unsubscribe from our mailing list, please visit: <http://www.classroom.com/community/email> The INDIANA-EDUCATORS list is brought to you by Classroom Connect <www.classroom.com>, your place for Internet-based curriculum and professional development for K-12 education. ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:37:17 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> K12 Art Projects From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 6:10 PM http://www.crayonbynumber.com This web site offers a CD-ROM which enables you to scan in children's photos to create personalized Crayon-by-numbers for them to create life-like self portraits. This is actually an excellent December activity; kids will get a chance to ceate a nifty holiday present for mom and dad! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:37:34 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> WorldComNews.com is Launched From: Computer-assisted Reporting & Research [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Elliott Parker Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 7:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fwd: WorldComNews.com is Launched ==========================Forwarded Message===================== >Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 11:18:25 -0400 >From: Pete Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: WorldComNews.com is Launched > >http://www.thedigest.com/more/142/142-031.html > >WorldComNews.com is Launched > > >Birmingham, AL, July 19, 2002 (The Digest) - WorldCom, one of the nation's >largest companies and former Wall Street favorite, is on the verge of a >massive bankruptcy, which would be the largest in United States history. >Millions of people - long distance consumers, Internet users, investors >and employees - would be impacted by the WorldCom fallout. The scandal has >provoked outrage from the President and Congress and will likely result in >widespread government regulations and accounting reform. > >SaveOnPhone, a telecommunications resource used by over one million people >and numerous media outlets during the past four years, has created ><http://www.worldcomnews.com>www.WorldComNews.com to help explain the >complexities of the WorldCom situation. > >WorldComNews.com helps the public understand what is happening with >WorldCom and how it affects them. ><http://www.worldcomnews.com>www.WorldComNews.com provides a history of >WorldCom, its financial situation, the investigations, and the possible >effects on WorldCom investors and long distance customers. > >It also provides updates and the latest news stories, making it an ideal >resource for the media. > >WorldComNews.com joins <http://www.saveonphone.com>www.SaveOnPhone.com as >a long distance resource for consumers. SaveOnPhone.com constantly >analyzes the 350 different long distance plans in the country and ranks >them on an unbiased Savings Score system. This results in a listing of the >Top 10 plans with the lowest long distance rates in the nation. Due to >this objectivity, <http://www.saveonphone.com>www.SaveOnPhone.com has been >rated as the number one long distance site by ConsumerSearch.com and has >been cited in numerous articles and television stories. > >Contact: > > >Company: SaveOnPhone >Contact: Bill Hardekopf >Phone: 800.388.1910 >Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Source: SaveOnPhone > > >Opinions expressed above are those of the Source, and not necessarily >those of The Digest. >Absolutely all content and code on this website is (c) copyright 2002 Vantek >Communications. ================================= Forwarded by List Owner: Elliott Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Journalism Dept. Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:37:55 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Water Science for Schools From: Philip Lomoas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Water Science for Schools Water Science for Schools http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/ "Information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge." Philip Lomoas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:38:18 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Hand Speak From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Hand Speak Hand Speak "HandSpeak is a graphic dictionary of Sign Languages on the Internet. SL, a native and legitimate sign language, is used by Deaf people. It is as natural as any spoken languages. Sign Language Dictionary is provided free for anyone to learn to communicate with Deaf people." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:38:37 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Canadian Confederation From: Baskin O. Tenninger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Canadian Confederation Canadian Confederation http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/confederation/ "Welcome to the National Library's newly expanded and redesigned Canadian Confederation website, which tells the story of how Canada came to be, from the original four provinces in 1867 to the present. Historical essays showcase documents, articles and photographs of the people, places and events that have shaped our country. The site features material from the collection of the National Library of Canada, including a number of rare items that would otherwise be difficult to access." B A S K I N [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:39:05 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] National Child Care Information From: Cherry Trease [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] National Child Care Information National Child Care Information http://www.nccic.org/ "The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) is a national resource that links information and people to complement, enhance, and promote the child care delivery system, working to ensure that all children and families have access to high-quality comprehensive services." Cherry Trease [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:41:11 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: EZINE> [netsites] Jewish Woman Magazine From: Sue D. Nym [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:27 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Jewish Woman Magazine Jewish Woman Magazine http://www.jwmag.org/ "Jewish women have a unique perspective on the world. For more than a century Jewish Women International has been a gathering place for women to express their commitment to family and community, service and philanthropy. Jewish Woman magazine, a project of Jewish Woman International, grows out of the organization's mandate to serve as a resource for all Jewish women, regardless of age, geography, or affiliation; bringing the issues they care about to center stage." _______________________ Sue D. Nymm [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:43:30 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Muppets From: N A Daze [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Muppets Muppets http://www.muppets.com/ Enter into Muppet World and enjoy all the antics of the Muppets, plus enjoy fun learning and games activities. N. A. Daze [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:43:51 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] 2002 Commonwealth Games From: Percy Veer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 8:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] 2002 Commonwealth Games 2002 Commonwealth Games http://www.commonwealthgames2002.org.uk/Home/ Full information on the 2002 Commonwealth Games, including Spectator and Community information; email notifications; feature articles; educational aids; kids site; and much more... Percy Veer --> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:44:06 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Blue Angels From: Rowdy Yates [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 8:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Blue Angels Blue Angels http://www.blueangels.com/ "U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron." Check the 2002 schedules for air shows coming to your area. Rowdy Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:44:36 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: CORRECT> [netsites] CORRECTION: Hand Speak From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 8:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] CORRECTION: Hand Speak Hand Speak http://dww.deafworldweb.org/asl/ "HandSpeak is a graphic dictionary of Sign Languages on the Internet. SL, a native and legitimate sign language, is used by Deaf people. It is as natural as any spoken languages. Sign Language Dictionary is provided free for anyone to learn to communicate with Deaf people." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:45:53 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> The Jewish Wisdom Database From: Jacob Richman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:41 PM Hi Everyone! "A quotation at the right moment is like bread to the hungry." A new educational resource is now available on the Internet: The Jewish Wisdom Database The new database is located on The J Site at: <a href="http://www.J.co.il";> http://www.J.co.il </a> The Jewish Wisdom Database contains over 3,000 Jewish proverbs, quotations, sayings and wit that will educate and entertain you. The database has proverbs from the Bible and Talmud, quotations from famous rabbis, humorous wit from Jewish entertainers and more. The search menu is easy to use and you can search by topic and open text. Your feedback and comments about the database are very welcome. Enjoy your visit to the site! Please forward this message to relatives, friends and contacts that would benefit from the knowledge. Have a good day, Jacob Richman ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:46:15 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Historic Naval Ships From: Ray Shiner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 6:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Historic Naval Ships Historic Naval Ships Association http://www.maritime.org/hnsa-guide.htm An thorough informational guide for historic Naval Ships. Ray Shiner [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:46:52 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] State and Local Government on the Net From: Pierre Borochaults [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 6:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] State and Local Government on the Net State and Local Government on the Net http://www.piperinfo.com/state/index.cfm Gateway site to State and Local Government sites on the Web. Pierre Borochaults [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:47:13 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Internet Reference From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 6:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Internet Reference Internet Reference http://library.albany.edu/internet/reference/ "A wide range of informational resources about the Internet." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:48:27 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Women's Health Initiative From: Sue D. Nym [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 6:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Women's Health Initiative Women's Health Initiative http://www.whi.org/ Women's Health Issues with updates on the recent controversy of hormone therapies for menopausal women. _______________________ Sue D. Nymm [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:48:58 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Wild Whales From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 5:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Wild Whales Wild Whales http://www.wildwhales.org/ "Wildwhales is a resource web site for the cetaceans, otherwise known as whales, dolphins, and porpoises, of British Columbia. It focuses on humpback and killer whale research, conservation and habitat stewardship." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ End of NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 22 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-453) **********************************************************************
