There are 13 messages totalling 614 lines in this issue.
Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [netsites] 2 Morse Code Translators
2. RESOUR> [netsites] Cardiovascular Genetics
3. RESOUR> [netsites] The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
4. RESOUR> [netsites] Office of Security
5. MISC> [netsites] Classic Stars
6. NEWSLTR> [netsites] Freeware Find
7. RESOUR> [netsites] ARTICLE: Verifying Information Online
8. MISC> [netsites] MacMaps
9. MISC> [netsites] Technical Colleges
10. UPDATED> [DIGITALDIVIDE] What's new at the Digital Opportunity Channel, 12
June 2002
11. K12> Re: World's Worst Web Sites
12. K12> Spacelink EXPRESS-Mission Geography Brochure
13. K12> HUMOR: Shoe strip, 6/9/02
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:48:46 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] 2 Morse Code Translators
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] 2 Morse Code Translators
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:29:53 -0700
CGI Morse Code Translator
http://www.soton.ac.uk/~scp93ch/morse/index.html
Java Morse Code Translator
http://www.soton.ac.uk/~scp93ch/morse/jtrans.html
Convert text to Morse code and Morse code to text. You can even listen
to translation.
Alan
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:49:05 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Cardiovascular Genetics
From: "Dr. Y U Morostay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Cardiovascular Genetics
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:39:17 -0700
Cardiovascular Genetics
http://www.geocities.com/anaivette_morales/CVG/Page_1x.html
"This website is about cardiovascular genetics. Our goal is to provide
information and resources for patients and families of patients with
genetic conditions involving congenital heart disease."
Dr. Yennea U. Morostay
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http://morostay.dermdex.net/
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:49:37 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
From: Timothy Riage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:41:18 -0700
The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
http://www.nf.org/
"The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, Inc. (NNFF) is a non-profit
501(c)(3) medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well
being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF)"
Timothy Riage
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http://www.triage.net/
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:49:57 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Office of Security
From: Pierre Borochaults <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Office of Security
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:42:43 -0700
Office of Security
http://www.so.doe.gov/
"The Office of Security in the U.S. Department of Energy develops
strategies and policies governing the protection of national security and other
critical assets entrusted to the Department of Energy."
Pierre Borochaults
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:50:18 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Classic Stars
From: Father Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Classic Stars
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:48:35 -0700
Classic Stars
http://www.classicstars.net/
Family Time radio for fans of old time radio.
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Father Fred
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:51:23 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: NEWSLTR> [netsites] Freeware Find
From: George Ringo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Freeware Find
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:54:45 -0700
Freeware Find
http://www.freewarefind.com/
"FreeWareFind.com is a free weekly newsletter and resource site for
freeware addicts. Our mission is to make FreeWareFind a one-stop repository of
the best freeware applications on the Web."
~~George Ringo~~
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:52:13 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] ARTICLE: Verifying Information Online
From: "David P. Dillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Netsites Discussion Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [netsites] ARTICLE: Verifying Information Online
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 20:43:50 -0700
Research and evalution of information is very important to the members of
this discussion group. Increasingly the internet is a major resource for
finding information. But the internet is hardly a peer reviewed journal.
Quite the opposite, the internet is laden with hoaxes, misinformation and
fraud. Jennifer Ellis has in a very readable style, quite miraculous in
itself for a publication from the legal field, put together a very
excellent article that discusses some of the ways of detecting fraud,
hoaxes and misinformation as well as providing quite a few website
listings for resources that deal with frauds or how to evaluate
information. You may want to keep the URL for this article handy and
refer to it often.
The Internet Lawyer: Legal Resources Online: Verifying Information
Online:
A Lesson Learned From the Great Britney Spears Fiasco: Don't make the
mistake of relying on false or faulty information
by Jennifer Ellis
<http://www.internetlawyer.com/til/research/resource.htm>
Article Section Headings
Who Wrote It and Why?
Does the Design Make Sense? Is It Technologically Sound?
What is the Scope of the Site?
Does the Domain Name Make Sense?
Documentation and Facts
Compare to Traditional Search Methods
Does It Seem Right?
HOAXES & SCAMS
Urban Legends
CSICOP Hoax Watch
VIRUSES
GOVERNMENT EFFORTS
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Education
BIBLIOGRAPHICS & LINKS
[ You can find the Britney Spears story at
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blspears.htm ]
Jennifer Ellis works for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute with this
contact information
Ellis, Jennifer L. - Program Attorney
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I hope members of this list find this resource as valuable as I did.
Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:52:51 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] MacMaps
From: Klaar Von Alle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] MacMaps
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:53:22 -0700
MacMaps
http://www.macmaps.com/
A web portal about geography, maps and the Apple MacInstosh.
Klaar Von Alle
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:50:38 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Technical Colleges
From: Finders Keepers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Technical Colleges
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:51:32 -0700
Technical Colleges
http://www.technical-colleges.org/
"A guide to technical colleges, training, certification, and degree
programs at DeVry University, ITT Tech, and University of Phoenix."
Fin der Keepoers
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:15:42 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: UPDATED> [DIGITALDIVIDE] What's new at the Digital Opportunity
Channel, 12 June 2002
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:32:18 -0400
From: Andy Carvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] What's new at the Digital Opportunity Channel, 12
June 2002
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What's New on Digital Opportunity Channel
http://www.digitalopportunity.org
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News
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/news/
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Experts plead for IT training centres in rural Kenya
http://www.cto.int/frame.php?dir=07&sd=11&id=362
Experts are concerned that the proposal by the Kenyan government for
separate funds to set up IT training centres in districts has not
materialised even after a year.
Remote Ugandan districts get on to the Net and more to follow
http://allafrica.com/stories/200206100612.html
Three of the least developed districts in Karamoja region of Uganda have got
a foothold on the Internet with the launch of a new Web site, the Karamoja
Data Centre. (http://www.karamojadata.org/) The site is part of the
government efforts to connect all of Uganda to the Net.
Award-winning Indian e-government model going places
http://www.propoor.org/news/xar0604.asp#4
A tripartite collaboration between public, private and civil society
organisations is bringing Indian villagers government services to their
doorstep.
Hungary groups protest proposal to hike Internet access rates
http://www.apc.org/english/news/index.shtml?sh_itm=7f9098dfe05878eab2e967043a885e98
The attempt to hike Internet access rates by the leading telecom giant in
Hungary has raised fears that many Hungarians will be left without Internet
access.
Bamako 2002 spells out vision for African information society
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=659
As a key outcome of the Africa Regional Conference on the World Summit on
the Information Society (WSIS) held recently in Bamako, Mali, an African
Regional Bureau has been established to work with the WSIS secretariat. The
Bureau will be chaired by Mali, with membership from Cameroon, Rwanda,
Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia.
Bridging the digital divide and bringing hope
http://allafrica.com/stories/200206050519.html
On the dusty streets of Dikhatole, a township just east of Johannesburg,
it's hard to find hope. The community is marginalised and poverty stricken
with little or no basic service provision. It would likely remain so, were
it not for an innovative initiative driven by the Organisation for
Rehabilitation and Training (ORT), which is equipping the community with
basic computer, Internet and business skills.
Seoul IT declaration highlights digitalizing Asian Culture
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=654
At the first Asia IT Ministers summit, the representatives of 25 Asian IT
ministries adopted the Seoul IT Declaration, which focuses on bridging the
digital divide and forging collaboration in the region. "Information
technology is fast becoming a vital engine of growth for the world economy,
and we have agreed that it is vital for Asian economies to work together on
initiatives to develop IT in this region and globally," the declaration states.
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Analysis
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/features/analysis/
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The need for accountability
http://dfn.org/focus/internet/icann-reform.htm
Last week, a little-known committee quietly released a report calling for
major changes in the governing of the organization that manages the Internet.
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Success Stories
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/features/success_stories/
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E-business to change the lives of Tanzanian farmers
http://www.iicd.org/base/show_news_item?article_id=830
In Tanzania, a pioneering project seeks to empower farmers and strengthen
rural economies through e-business. According to Nicodemus Odhiambo, the
project will help transform the country from an essentially agrarian economy
to a more knowledge-based society.
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Events
http://www.digitalopportunity.org/events/
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Mapping for Community Boards
http://www.communisphere.com
Thu 13 June 2002
New York City, United States
The Mapping for Community Boards meeting will bring forth the experiences
local Community Boards have had with mapping technologies and see
demonstrations of the city's official NYCMap and the OASIS service.
UN General Assembly special meeting on ICT
http://www.unicttaskforce.org/news/assembly.asp
Fri 14 June 2002 - Sat 15 June 2002
the UN General Assembly will hold a meeting devoted to ICT for development.
Many countries will be represented by high-level officials responsible for
communications and for development.
Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) Annual Conference 2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=87
Fri 14 June 2002 - Sun 16 June 2002
Austin, Texas, United States
The focus of this year's conference will be Access and Beyond: Advancing a
Community Technology Agenda. For more information, visit
http://www.ctcnet.org (http://www.ctcnet.org).
NECC 2002
http://www.neccsite.org
Mon 17 June 2002 - Wed 19 June 2002
San Antonio, Texas, United States
NECC, the National Educational Computing Conference, is the largest
gathering of education technology professionals in the United States.
Internet Society Conference 2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=126
Tue 18 June 2002 - Fri 21 June 2002
Washington, DC, United States
This year's theme is "Internet Crossroads: Where Technology and Policy
Intersect." What are the most outstanding technological innovations that
will have a far-reaching effect on the Internet? What are the policy
implications of new Internet technologies? For more information, visit
http://www.inet2002.org (http://www.inet2002.org).
G8 Summit
http://www.g8.gc.ca/menu-e.asp
Wed 26 June 2002 - Fri 28 June 2002
Kananaskis, Canada
As has been the case at recent summits, the latest G8 summit will feature
discussions on digital divide issues and host the annual meeting of the
Digital Opportunity Task Force.
Electronic Networks - Building Community - 5th Community Networking
Conference, Australia
http://www.ccnr.net/2002/
Wed 3 July 2002 - Fri 5 July 2002
Monash University Caulfield Campus, Melbourne, Australia
Useful for those interested in enriching communities through accessible
electronic networking. Addresses themes like advocacy and political action;
ageing; community building, education, learning, and community networking;
disability, and indigenous and minority networking. More details
(http://www.ccnr.net/2002/)
Education Technology 2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=116
Wed 24 July 2002 - Fri 26 July 2002
Arlington, Virginia, United States
The conference will focus on new technologies as well as existing
applications which have been successfully utilized for some years. For more
information, visit http://www.salt.org (http://www.salt.org).
2nd Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning
http://www.mweb.co.za/learning/colforum/
Mon 29 July 2002 - Fri 2 August 2002
Durban, South Africa
The forum will examine open and distance learning in a broad range of
applications. It will showcase what is achievable with vision, concern for
the learner, effective learning and learning facilitation, and utilising and
increasing appropriate use of technology. Agendas ranging from the
eradication of illiteracy (the scourge of the under-developed) to
postgraduate and professional education will again be aired. Keynote and
plenary presentations will set the context for the Forum and the agenda for
the doorway to the new millennium of open and distance learning in the
Commonwealth.
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:17:38 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Re: World's Worst Web Sites
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:22:54 -0400
From: EDTECH Editor-Eiffert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: World's Worst Web Sites
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Evan Russo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hmm... bad designed sites.Well... I would have to say the first time I
designed a web site (3rd grade)... things blinked, spun, and all kinds of
annoying things. But for my audience (just me) - it was a great site!
After a quick searching around, http://www.webpagesthatsuck.com/ seems to
keep a nice website, showing "worst" web sites. Its very intersting to look
at because when you take the "tour" you see many sites, and the author
points out what is wrong with them - giving you design suggestions.
Happy "worst site" hunting!
--Evan Russo
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Evan Russo
Rising 10th Grade Student
Out2Teach.com Headmaster
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:18:35 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Spacelink EXPRESS-Mission Geography Brochure
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:12:10 -0500 (CDT)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Spacelink EXPRESS-Mission Geography Brochure
Mission Geography Brochure
The brochure "Mission Geography" is available on NASA Spacelink. Mission
Geography is curriculum support material that uses NASA data and images to
engage students in active, hands-on inquiry. The brochure has information
about the K-12 modules, their format, and how to obtain the training and
product. Access the "Mission Geography" brochure at the following
Internet location:
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/Mission.Geography.Brochure/
Related NASA Resources:
NASA Spacelink page: Geography
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/Instructional.Materials/Curriculum.Support/Earth.Science/Geography/
NASA Television: Geography from Space
Broadcast date-June 19, 2002
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/NASA.News/NASA.Television.Schedules/Education.Schedule
/June.Education.Schedule
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Spacelink Staff
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:47:33 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> HUMOR: Shoe strip, 6/9/02
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 09:34:37 -0500
From: Diane Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: HUMOR: Shoe strip, 6/9/02
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A fellow grad student shared the 6/9/02 Shoe comic strip with me which
featured a humorous, library-related message. It's very cute! I hope you
will enjoy it, too.
http://www.macnelly.com/shoe_images0602/shoe_sunday060902.jpg
If this doesn't work for you, go to the archive site and select the
date, 6/9/02.
Archive site:
http://www.macnelly.com/shoefolder/shoe_archive.asp
Diane Strickland
MLS student
University of North Texas
Soon-to-be Librarian
Tennyson Middle School
Waco, Texas
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