There are 19 messages totalling 630 lines in this issue. Topics in this special issue:
1. K12> Invitation to Mentor a 5th Grader 2. K12> projects that need moderators 3. MISC> Re: Junk e-mail 4. K12> Teacher Salaries 5. MISC> [netsites] Global Positioning System 6. MISC> [netsites] The American 1950's 7. RESOUR> [netsites] American Flags 8. K12> [netsites] National Geographic Education Guide 9. MISC> [netsites] Jewish Holidays Guide 10. MISC> [netsites] Eclipse 11. RESOUR> 9/11 Stories at www.journaliststoolbox.com 12. MISC> [netsites] ARTICLE: Dyslexia can be overcome with early detection 13. RESOUR> [DIGITALDIVIDE] very impressive - Development Gateway 14. MISC> [netsites] ReproLine 15. RESOUR> [netsites] Down Syndrome 16. MISC> [netsites] Electronic Voting Hotlist 17. RESOUR> [netsites] Statements by CEOs and CFOs 18. MISC> [netsites] NetLingo Dictionary 19. K12> Resources: Teaching 9/11 ***************************************** 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: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Invitation to Mentor a 5th Grader Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:23:34 -0400 From: EDTECH Editor-Eiffert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Invitation to Mentor a 5th Grader To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Art Wolinsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Folks, For the past four or five years, I've been a mentor in Barbara Sotos' GeoPals program. The programs is designed to help foster communication skills in 5th graders in Tucson, AZ. Barbara pairs each 5th grader with an adult GeoPal in a carefully crafted program of casual correspondence and specific weekly and bi-weekly assignments. Barbara works tirelessly with the program and the payoff is the growth and appreciation she and the mentors see in the students as the year progresses. As you can imagine, this one-to-one pairing of students and adults is a tough, time consuming process, but each year Barbara manages to grow the program a little more and help more students. This year she is a few mentors short of her goal. If you think you can donate about an hour a week to help a 5th grader and reap the benefits of knowing you made a difference, please drop her a line. I'm sure she will fill you in with the details and you can then make a final decision about participating. Her address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell her Art sent you. <grin> Take care, Art ****************************************************************** Art Wolinsky OII Technology Director Big6 Associate http://oii.org http://www.big6.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web-and-Flow Team (609) 597-9481 ext337 http://www.web-and-flow.com ****************************************************************** I am perfectly capable of learning from my mistakes. I will surely learn a great deal today. **************************************************************** --- Edtech Archives, posting guidelines and other information are at: http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~edweb Please include your name, email address, and school or professional affiliation in each posting. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> projects that need moderators Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:18:37 -0400 From: Patti Weeg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: projects that need moderators To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Friends, We have several projects that have already been developed but need moderators this year to guide the students as they participate in these projects. If you have any minutes to volunteer to Kidlink, please send me a note. :-) Hooked on Books: http://www.edu-continuum.org/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=898 Math Around Us: http://www.edu-continuum.org/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=913 What's My Number? http://www.edu-continuum.org/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=899 Hunt for Famous Explorers: http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/explorers00/ All the best, Patti [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.globalclassroom.org/vitae.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> Re: Junk e-mail Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:43:18 -0400 From: EDTECH Editor-Beil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Junk e-mail To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Randy Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Regarding this topic of junk e-mail (spam), Ziff-Davis is running an interesting article on spam: <http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1106-955842.html> The article's catchy headline is that spam makes up 36% of all e-mail. My own thought is that percentage is pretty high; my primary public e-mail account catches probably about 25% spam. Still, it's a scary figure. What's worse is the article's prediction that it's going to get worse. :-( -- <--------------10001001 | Regards, | . | Randy +---syn---syn/ack---ack --- Edtech Archives, posting guidelines and other information are at: http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~edweb Please include your name, email address, and school or professional affiliation in each posting. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Teacher Salaries Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:57:36 EDT From: Jerry Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Teacher Salaries To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's a web page filled with facts and articles about teacher salaries. I thought some of you might find it interesting. http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-15349.html?wtlAC=gs080202,ema Jerry Taylor Technology Integration Teacher Greece, NY School District Web page: http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/taylor TASK page: http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/task/ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Global Positioning System From: Ray Shiner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Global Positioning System Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:11:37 -0700 The Global Positioning System http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/gps/gps_f.html GPS is a Satellite Navigation System and these pages give you an overview of the various segments employed and the satellite system used for this purpose as well as numerous resources and links to learn more. Ray Shiner [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] The American 1950's From: William Borders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] The American 1950's Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:13:27 -0700 The American 1950's http://www.english.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/home.html The literature and culture of the 1950's. ~~~~~~~~Bill Borders [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:45:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] American Flags From: "Paul E. Onimuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] American Flags Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:18:45 -0700 National/Historical American Flags http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/fedflag.shtml Image displays of The Stars and Stripes; Other Federal Flags; Flags of the Revolution; and Flags of the Confederate States of America...along with links to state and territory flags and more... Paul E. Onimuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:49:51 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] National Geographic Education Guide From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] National Geographic Education Guide Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:21:06 -0700 National Geographic Education Guide http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/ A vortal for teachers and students to search for online adventures, maps and geography, lesson plans, history activities and more. Site includes a teacher's store. Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:49:51 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Jewish Holidays Guide From: "Flim T. Irsty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Jewish Holidays Guide Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:23:57 -0700 Jewish Holidays Guide http://www.sfjcf.org/jholidays/ Find information about Jewish Holidays; find a holiday event or activity; send an e-card; kids section; ask a question; and more... flim ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:49:51 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Eclipse From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Eclipse Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:25:24 -0700 Espenak's Eclipse Home Page http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/ "This is Fred Espenak's official eclipse home page. It contains maps and tables for 7,000 years of eclipses and includes eclipse photographs, observing tips and eye safety information." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:55:17 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> 9/11 Stories at www.journaliststoolbox.com Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:09:06 -0400 From: Elliott Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fwd: 9/11 Stories at www.journaliststoolbox.com To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =======================Forwarded Message======================== Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:41:38 -0500 Sender: General Journalism Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Mike Reilley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 9/11 Stories at www.journaliststoolbox.com Comments: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I just wanted to pass along a note to all of you about new features at <http://www.journaliststoolbox.com> We've built a large section for people researching 9/11 anniversary stories, as well as some original content: a first-person account on the WTC collapses and a piece on how a mother helped her young sons deal with the tragedy. The stories are available for publication free of charge, but you must first contact Allison Salerno at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Also, the sale of the site is moving along. We have a few bids in and will be accepting all bids until Sept. 30. Don't worry -- the site will keep publishing. By all means check out the site and spread the word to your colleagues. Thank you, Mike Reilley <http://www.journaliststoolbox.com> [EMAIL PROTECTED] ================================= Forwarded by List Owner: Elliott Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Journalism Dept. Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:56:33 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] ARTICLE: Dyslexia can be overcome with early detection From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] ARTICLE: Dyslexia can be overcome with early detection Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 05:37:28 -0700 Dyslexia can be overcome with early detection Tom Cruise, Pablo Picasso, Albert Einstein rose above it August 29, 2002 Posted: 3:48 PM EDT (1948 GMT) (CNN) -- Davis King is like many other kids. He loves football, being in the kitchen and avoiding books. It's not that Davis dislikes reading: He has dyslexia, one of the most common learning disabilities today. "It's a neurological disorder that affects the way a student's brain processes info," according to Dr. Lisa Guy of the Marcus Institute in Atlanta. "So it could have an impact on the way a student hears information, the way they express themselves orally. It may have an impact on the way they read, write or do math problems." [...snip for copyright...] Read the full article at CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/parenting/08/29/learning.disabilities/ Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:56:52 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [DIGITALDIVIDE] very impressive - Development Gateway Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:23:13 +0200 From: Jayne Cravens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] very impressive - Development Gateway To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just checked this out extensively for the first time -- it's very impressive, particularly the section on ICT for Development: -------------------------------- The Development Gateway [http://www.developmentgateway.org] is an interactive portal for information and knowledge sharing on sustainable development and poverty reduction. It offers users access to development information, resources, and tools, providing a space to contribute knowledge and share experiences. The Gateway helps users navigate the growing amount of information available online, and empowers virtual communities of learning to address key development issues. The Gateway offers a comprehensive database of development projects, knowledge sharing on key development topics, and much more. Below are areas where the Development Gateway currently concentrates its knowledge-sharing efforts [http://www.developmentgateway.org/all-topics]. You can browse the contents of topics that are of interest to you, read the contributions of others, contribute resources, and become a member of a topic community. The free membership allows you to receive updates, and to participate fully in this part of the Gateway. --------------------------------- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jayne Cravens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Online Volunteering Specialist United Nations Volunteers http://www.unvolunteers.org Bonn, Germany UNITeS http://www.unites.org Netaid http://www.netaid.org/OV Global portal to volunteering: http://www.iyv2001.org -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:17:43 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] ReproLine From: "Dr. Y U Morostay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] ReproLine Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:39:39 -0700 ReproLine http://www.reproline.jhu.edu/ "ReproLine contains reproductive health, family planning, cervical cancer, maternal and neonatal health, and training." Dr. Yennea U. Morostay [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://morostay.dermdex.net/ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:18:02 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Down Syndrome From: Cherry Trease <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Down Syndrome Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:42:59 -0700 Down Syndrome http://www.yourgenesyourhealth.org/ygyh/mason/ygyh.html?syndrome=ds Learn about Down Syndrome - symptoms, treatments, causes and incidence and more... Cherry Trease [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:18:19 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Electronic Voting Hotlist From: Pierre Borochaults <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Electronic Voting Hotlist Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:46:38 -0700 Electronic Voting Hotlist http://lorrie.cranor.org/voting/hotlist.html "List of Internet sites with information about electronic voting-- includes links to information about systems, protocols and risks; also includes links to information about direct democracy, vote-by-phone, and vote-by-mail." Pierre Borochaults [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:18:38 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Statements by CEOs and CFOs From: E N Compass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Statements by CEOs and CFOs Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:51:49 -0700 Statements by Company CEOs and CFOs http://www.sec.gov/rules/extra/ceocfo.htm Database of publicly accessible sworn statements by Company CFOs and CEO's certifying the accuracy of financial reports as required now by the SEC. E.N. Compass [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:19:03 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] NetLingo Dictionary From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] NetLingo Dictionary Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:56:16 -0700 NetLingo Dictionary http://www.netlingo.com/ "Dictionary of Internet jargon: a glossary with definitions of online terminology and words. NetLingo has thousands of Web definitions and online jargon terms! Look up whatever you need to know about cyberspace." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:17:57 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Resources: Teaching 9/11 Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:05:10 -0400 From: gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Resources: Teaching 9/11 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Morning from D.C. Friday's edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education has an article about a large source of material/links for k-12 and college educators who plan to teach/discuss 9/11. Sections of this webliography include: Syllabi & Lesson Plans Resources Issues Media, Culture, and the Arts Biographies Memorials Direct to the site at: http://www.teaching9-11.org/ Learn more about it here: http://chronicle.com/free/2002/08/2002083002t.htm cheers, gary More Resources at: The Virtual Acquisition Shelf and News Desk http://resourceshelf.freepint.com -- Gary D. Price, MLIS Librarian Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. 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