There are 20 messages totalling 649 lines in this issue.
Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] CULTURAL Technology Centers???
2. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] disability initiatives
3. RESOUR> [netsites] Child Alert Foundation
4. MISC> [netsites] Consumer Guide
5. MISC> [netsites] Elections and Electoral Systems
6. MISC> [netsites] Everyday Chemistry
7. K12> RaisingOurKidsFun Newsletter
8. K12> Fear of Physics
9. K12> Today In Science
10. K12> TARGET: U.S. history viewpoints
11. MISC> In Search of Moon Trees
12. MISC> [netsites] van Gogh's letters
13. RESOUR> [netsites] Understanding Thunderstorms
14. K12> [netsites] The World Wide Biome Project
15. RESOUR> [netsites] The PRIME Enclyclopedia
16. MISC> [netsites] Medpix
17. MISC> [netsites] Museum of Broadcast Communications
18. RESOUR> [netsites] Net History
19. MISC> [netsites] NEWS: Human Rabies --- California, 2002
20. MISC> [netsites] NEWS: Serious Environmental Threat in Asia: A Brown Toxic
Haze Envelops South Asia
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:24:57 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] CULTURAL Technology Centers???
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 14:57:23 -0500
From: Mercedes Soto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] CULTURAL Technology Centers???
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
You might want to check out The Uptown Multicultural Center Website
(http://www.art-teez.org/)
Mercedes M. Soto
Project Director, CTC Accelerator
IT Resource Center (http://www.itresourcecenter.org)
29 East Madison Street, Suite 1005
Chicago, IL 60602-4404
voice (312)372-4872 x119; fax (312)372-7962
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IT Resource Center's Community Technology Center (CTC) Accelerator is a
centralized resource to assist nonprofits that provide technology access
and training to low-income community residents. We assist with:
program development, business planning, staff training, program
evaluation and networking.
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:25:16 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] disability initiatives
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 12:55:15 -0700
From: Lyla Bashan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] disability initiatives
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I work Mercy Corps, an international humanitarian relief and aid
organization.
Recently we have started working with Mobility International (MIUSA)
(http://www.miusa.org/). They might be a good resource for you.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Lyla Bashan,
Editorial Assistant
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Global Envision
503-796-6800
www.globalenvision.org
Mercy Corps
3015 SW 1st Ave
Portland, OR
97201
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:25:36 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Child Alert Foundation
From: Sue D. Nym [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 7:05 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Child Alert Foundation
Child Alert Foundation
http://www.childalert.org/
"Provides the most advanced implementation of the Amber Plan or Amber
Alert ever developed. ACA is an automated alert system for the
immediate notification of missing children. System identifies the
target city of an abduction and notifies police, radio and TV
stations as well as other law enforcement agencies within a 100 mile
radius. Provides electronic inkless digital fingerprinting system
for and law enforcement, schools and organizations."
_______________________
Sue D. Nymm
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:25:55 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Consumer Guide
From: Buddy Blue [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 7:10 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Consumer Guide
Consumer Guide
http://app.consumerguide.com/
"For more than 30 years, Consumer Guide has been a trusted resource
helping smart consumers make buying decisions with confidence."
Buddy Blue
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:26:22 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Elections and Electoral Systems
From: Pierre Borochaults [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:47 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Elections and Electoral Systems
Elections and Electoral Systems from around the world
http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/election.htm
"The elections page of Richard Kimber's Political Science Resources:
links to election results from around the world."
Pierre Borochaults
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:26:41 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Everyday Chemistry
From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:07 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Everyday Chemistry
Everyday Chemistry
http://www3.telus.net/everydaychemistry/
"Have you ever wondered why coffee smells the way it does? This site
explains the chemistry behind some food items. Also explained are some
simple chemistry experiments about food that you can do at home or for
science fairs."
Alan
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:28:14 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> RaisingOurKidsFun Newsletter
From: Amy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 9:43 PM
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:28:44 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Fear of Physics
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 9:04 PM
Subject: Resource: Fear of Physics
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Steve)
Newsgroups: misc.education.home-school.misc
This site does what it claims - it takes physics and tries to make it
simple. Some of the (MANY) topics covered include:
Speed and Acceleration: The science behind how something moves.
Why things fall: What is "the pull" in "the pull of gravity?"
Collisions: What happens when two things crash into each other?
Why Satellites Don't Fall: How is it that they stay up there?
Roller Coasters: Sure they're fun...and loaded with Physics too!
Make your Jump Shot: The science behind making a shot in basketball.
Includes teacher resource materials as well.
Check it out at:
http://www.fearofphysics.com/
Steve
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:29:05 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Today In Science
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 9:05 PM
Subject: Resource: Today In Science
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Steve)
Newsgroups: misc.education.home-school.misc
If your child's education in public schools was anything like
mine, they may have a good grounding in science, but with no idea of
the history of what happened. This site comes in there, with births,
deaths, and important events that happened in science each day.
http://www.todayinsci.com/
Steve
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:29:24 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> TARGET: U.S. history viewpoints
From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of GraceAnne Andreassi
DeCandido
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 7:56 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: TARGET: U.S. history viewpoints
Try the BBC web site. I am often quite enlightened by how
different things look from across the pond.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/
GraceAnne DeCandido
Kim Hollier wrote on 13 Aug 2002, about TARGET: U.S. history viewpoints
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:30:09 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> In Search of Moon Trees
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of NASA
Science News
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 7:12 PM
To: NASA Science News
Subject: In Search of Moon Trees
NASA Science News for August 13, 2002
Scattered around our planet are hundreds of creatures that have been to
the Moon and back again. None of them are human. They outnumber active
astronauts 3:1. And most are missing.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/13aug_moontrees.htm?list63210
Tell a kid you know about NASA Kids Club -- they collect virtual trading
cards, trade them online, have their own e-mail account,
and participate in great learning activities for extra club points.
Go to http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Club/Login/SignUp.asp?sng
for more info.
If you need to get in touch with us directly, please go to
http://science.nasa.gov/comments
Home page: http://science.nasa.gov
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:30:32 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] van Gogh's letters
From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 5:41 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] van Gogh's letters
van Gogh's letters
http://webexhibits.org/vangogh/
Gain insights into the mind of artist Vincent Van Gogh from the many
letters he wrote.
Alan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://ash.partnersinter.net/
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:30:49 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Understanding Thunderstorms
From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 5:48 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Understanding Thunderstorms
Understanding Thunderstorms
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wtsm0.htm
USAToday has a very thorough overview of Thunderstorms, complete with
resources and links for further study. Learn about thunderstorm
predictions; the types of thunderstorms; associated lightning and
thunder, rain and winds; climatology and history; and much more...
Alan
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:31:06 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] The World Wide Biome Project
From: Finders Keepers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 5:50 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] The World Wide Biome Project
The World Wide Biome Project
http://www2.kpr.edu.on.ca/cdciw/biomes/
"An Integrated Biology/Computer Project For Students: Study a Local
Ecosystem; Learn About Your Environment; Read About Biomes in Other
Parts of the World; Tell Others About Where You Live."
Fin der Keepoers
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:31:26 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] The PRIME Enclyclopedia
From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 5:58 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] The PRIME Enclyclopedia
PRIME (Platonic Realms Interactive Mathematics Encyclopedia)
http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/prime/
"Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Mathematics, with articles,
biographies, and translation dictionaries."
Alan
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:32:01 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Medpix
From: Timothy Riage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:36 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Medpix
Medpix
http://medpix.net/medpix/
"Medical Image and Mnemonic Database from the Department of Radiology,
School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University. Bethesda, Maryland."
Timothy Riage
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http://www.triage.net/
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:32:20 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Museum of Broadcast Communications
From: Paul E. Onimuss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 7:03 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum of Broadcast Communications
http://www.museum.tv/
"The Web site for the Museum of Broadcast Communications and the Radio
Hall of Fame at Michigan Avenue at Washington Street in Chicago,
Illinois. The Museum is dedicated to public education and preservation
of radio and television history."
Paul E. Onimuss
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:32:43 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Net History
From: Alan S. Harrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:54 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Net History
Net History
http://nethistory.urldir.com/
"Comprehensive directory of links (250+ and counting) to information
about the history of the Internet, World Wide Web, Usenet, as well as
related concepts such as email, browsers, online games and BBSs."
Alan
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:33:23 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] NEWS: Human Rabies --- California, 2002
From: David P. Dillard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 1:24 PM
To: Netsites Discussion Group
Subject: [netsites] NEWS: Human Rabies --- California, 2002
Human Rabies --- California, 2002
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5131a4.htm
On March 18, the patient sought medical care at the emergency department
(ED) of a medical center with symptoms including headache, jaw pain,
photophobia, agitation, dizziness, numbness, nausea, and vomiting. He
was treated for dehydration, administered analgesics, and discharged. On
the
following day, the patient returned to the ED with increasing headache,
pain, agitation, tingling of the head and legs, nausea, and vomiting.
The patient was hospitalized later that evening, and treatment was
initiated
with ceftriaxone. A computerized tomography scan performed on March 19
was unremarkable, except for right-sided ethmoid sinusitis. Lumbar
punctures
were performed on March 19 and March 22 and yielded normal results.
Laboratory results from serum specimens obtained on March 28 indicated
hyponatremia of 131 meq/L (normal: 136--145 meq/L), decreased uric acid
of 1.5 mg/dL (normal: 2.5--8.0 mg/dL), creatine phosphokinase of 236
units/ml (normal: 25--90 units/ml), and a white blood cell count of
11,500/uL
(normal: 3,700--9,400/uL). Blood and cerebrospinal fluid bacterial
cultures were negative. The patient's condition continued to deteriorate
with symptoms of a rapidly progressive encephalopathy. He had fever,
incoherent speech, increased agitation, and copious salivation. The
patient became comatose on March 27 and was placed on ventilatory
support; support was withdrawn on March 31, and the patient died.
On March 27, rabies was suspected, and samples, including serum, corneal
impressions, a nuchal biopsy, and saliva, were collected and sent to the
CDHS Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL). No rabies
virus--specific antibody was detected in the serum, and the direct
fluorescent antibody (DFA) test on corneal impressions was inconclusive.
On March 29, additional samples of serum and corneal impressions were
collected and showed that the corneal impressions were positive for
rabies virus--specific antigen by DFA and that the saliva sample was
positive
for rabies virus RNA by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction
(RT-PCR).
Full Report May be Read at the URL Above.
Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 08:34:03 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] NEWS: Serious Environmental Threat in Asia: A Brown
Toxic Haze Envelops South Asia
From: David P. Dillard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:39 AM
To: Netsites Discussion Group
Subject: [netsites] NEWS: Serious Environmental Threat in Asia: A Brown
Toxic Haze Envelops South Asia
'Asian Brown Cloud' poses global threat
August 12, 2002 Posted: 10:43 PM EDT (0243 GMT)
The lives of millions of people are at risk, both from the toxic haze
and the weather change it brings, the study shows
By CNN's Marianne Bray and wire reports
<http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/asiapcf/south/08/12/asia.haze/index.html>
HONG KONG, China -- A dense blanket of pollution, dubbed the "Asian
Brown Cloud," is hovering over South Asia, with scientists warning it
could
kill millions of people in the region, and pose a global threat.
In the biggest-ever study of the phenomenon, 200 scientists warned that
the cloud, estimated to be two miles (three kilometers) thick, is
responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths a year from respiratory
disease.
By slashing the sunlight that reaches the ground by 10 to 15 percent,
the choking smog has also altered the region's climate, cooling the
ground
while heating the atmosphere, scientists said on Monday.
The potent haze lying over the entire Indian subcontinent -- from Sri
Lanka to Afghanistan -- has led to some erratic weather, sparking
flooding
in Bangladesh, Nepal and northeastern India, but drought in Pakistan and
northwestern India.
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The full story and links to other related articles may be found at the
URL above.
Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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