NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 15 May 1998 to 18 May 1998 - Special issue
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Topics in this special issue:
1. RESOUR> FBI Uniform Crime Report Data
2. MISC> Special Sinatra Report 'He Did it His Way'
3. MISC> A Cable Car into a World heritage Listed Park???
4. RESOUR> The Crusade Bulletin Board - from A V O N
5. EMAG> The Technology Source
6. RESOUR> Fun Science Gallery
7. RESOUR> Accessible In Web Design
8. RESOUR> Take Wellness To Heart
9. MISC> Australian environment. ed. Free pics and video.
10. MISC > Oklahoma FAQ
11. MISC> Everything a WOMAN Needs!
12. K12> T2T> Think Quest Junior '98 Winners
13. K12> Guest Speaker coming soon - Bonnie Bracey
14. EMAG> Online InfoSeller
15. UPDATED> 5.15.98 PDFzone *EXTRA* - Acrobat PDF Newsweekly
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:39:45 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> FBI Uniform Crime Report Data
From: Computer-assisted Reporting & Research
[mailto:CAR...@ULKYVM.LOUISVILLE.EDU] On Behalf Of David Milliron
Sent: Friday, May 15, 1998 2:04 PM
To: CAR...@ULKYVM.LOUISVILLE.EDU
Subject: FBI Uniform Crime Report Data
As a public service to its readers, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution will
post to its Web site - http://ajc.com -- at 6 p.m. (ET) Sunday the FBI's
preliminary 1997 figures from its nationwide Uniform Crime Reporting
Program, for cities 100,000+ population.
All 1997 figures are preliminary. Final figures and crime rates per 100,000
inhabitants will be published in "Crime in the United States 1997,"
scheduled to be released in the fall of 1998.
In addition to the FBI's 1997 data, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution will
also post 1993 - 1996 data for those cities listed in the agency's embargoed
May 17th press release. The release only contains data for 1996 and 1997.
The FBI plans to post its press release on its Internet site --
http://www.fbi.gov -- after its 6 p.m. (ET) Sunday embargo. Media
representatives can obtain the release in advance of the embargo by
contacting the FBI's press office at 202-324-3691.
David Milliron, Special Projects Database Editor, Innovation Group
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, PO Box 4689, Atlanta, GA 30302
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:39:50 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> Special Sinatra Report 'He Did it His Way'
From: Xpress Press News Service [mailto:ne...@xpresspress.com]
Sent: Friday, May 15, 1998 12:39 PM
Did it His Way Special Report on the Life and Times of Sinatra on
LATimes.com
LOS ANGELES, May 15, 1998 -- Frank Sinatra, the talented, imaginative
and innovative balladeer who dominated popular music longer than any
entertainer before him, died Thursday night of a heart attack at 82.
The Los Angeles Times Web site has put together a unique Special Report
on Frank Sinatra at <http://www.latimes.com/SINATRA>. Sinatra was a
major star in the music and film industry and the Web site contains a
detailed timeline of his professional achievements. There are audio
clips, film clips along with highlights of his best work in the movies
and music.
Yet it was Sinatra's politics and alleged relationships which helped
build his fame and intrigue. His unique expressions, quotes, and life
captured a world audience for over a half a century -- setting Frank
Sinatra apart from the rest. The LATimes.com web site also covers this
aspect of the legendary singer's life at
<http://www.latimes.com/SINATRA>.
Containing the Times Obituary, news coverage and an interactive memorial
for posting comments, the Special Report on Sinatra will be updated
throughout the weekend. Don't miss the LATimes.com Frank Sinatra
Special Report at <http://www.latimes.com/SINATRA>.
Press Contact: Michael Lange, the Los Angeles Times, e-mail:
<mailto:Michae...@latimes.com>.
The Los Angeles Times Web site is located at <http://www.latimes.com>.
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:39:57 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> A Cable Car into a World heritage Listed Park???
From: Steve Davis [mailto:use.anythi...@hahaha.com.au]
Sent: Friday, May 15, 1998 6:29 PM
There is a proposal to build a cable-car into a World Heritage Area at
Springbrook on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
So far there has been a lot of information put out by the proponents and
much effort has been put into preventing any opposition being heard.
To remedy the situation there is now the official unofficial naturelink
web site at http://www.hahaha.com.au/naturelink
All the best
Steve Davis
mailto:natur...@onthenet.com.au (I am one jump head of them :o))
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:03 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> The Crusade Bulletin Board - from A V O N
From: Molly K. Parsley [mailto:par...@cybernautics.com]
Sent: Friday, May 15, 1998 6:43 PM
The Crusade Bulletin Board - from A V O N
http://www.avon.com/about/women/crusade/bb/bbs.cgi
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dialogues about the many aspects of breast cancer.
Avon's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade is dedicated to educating
women about breast cancer, and to providing more women -- particularly
low-income, minority, and older women -- with access to early detection
services.
Avon's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade, a cause-related marketing
campaign, has made the largest contribution ever to non-profit breast
cancer programs nationwide. Avon Products, Inc., and Avon's Breast
Cancer Awareness Crusade strongly recommend that before you use
or rely on any information provided in this forum, you should discuss
the information with your personal physician.
We look forward to seeing you!
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http://www.avon.com
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:09 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: EMAG> The Technology Source
From: owner-...@ccat.sas.upenn.edu
[mailto:owner-...@ccat.sas.upenn.edu] On Behalf Of News of New
Electronic Journals
Sent: Friday, May 15, 1998 8:48 PM
To: new...@ccat.sas.upenn.edu
Subject: The Technology Source
Vance Bell wrote:
From: vb...@dept.english.upenn.edu (Vance Bell)
Subject: The Technology Source
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 22:55:21 -0400 (EDT)
The Technology Source
http://www.microsoft.com/education/hed
The Technology Source, a free on-line monthly webzine edited by James L.
Morrison, professor of educational leadership at UNC-Chapel Hill, is a
forum for college and university faculty members and administrators to
share their experiences integrating technology on their campuses and into
their curricula. With a current subscription of over 139,000 readers,
every issue features discussions, case studies, relevant research,
articles, surveys and solutions for integrating technology into academic
organizations. You can view an archive containing all the current and past
issues at the Microsoft Higher Education Web site.
The webzine consists of articles in the following sections:
Vision, which focuses on the future, particularly on how information
technology productivity tools are or will be used to facilitate learning
and efficient administration.
Commentary, which includes observations and opinions on integrating
technology issues in higher education.
Case Studies, which focuses on how faculty members and administrators are
using information technology productivity tools in their work.
Featured Products, which focuses on short articles that describe
techniques on using individual Microsoft applications.
Site of the Month, which features a site that constitutes
and important resource for higher education.
Contact:
Editor: James L. Morrison
Email: morr...@unc.edu
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:17 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> Fun Science Gallery
From: owner-g...@ecnet.net [mailto:owner-g...@ecnet.net] On
Behalf Of Michael Schelling
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 5:35 AM
To: gsun...@bgu.edu
Subject: Fun Science Gallery
http://www.best.com:80/~funsci/
A collection of scientific instruments and experiments.
Enjoy,
Michael
Michael Schelling
msche...@radix.net
WebAndStuff Mailing List
http://www.radix.net/~mschelling/webandstuff.html
Queen of Hearts
http://www.radix.net/~mschelling
Health, Education, Travel, Missing Children, Parenting, Homework Helpers,
and more...
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:24 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> Accessible In Web Design
From: owner-g...@ecnet.net [mailto:owner-g...@ecnet.net] On
Behalf Of Michael Schelling
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 5:41 AM
To: gsun...@bgu.edu
Subject: Accessible In Web Design
http://www.adesignabove.com/business/articles/intro.html
There are some articles on Web Accessibility in web design. More and more
physically-challenged people are enjoying the Internet due to both adaptive
technology products, and Accessible web design. These articles are both
informative and descriptive of the issues involved when designing a web
site to be accessible, viewable, and navigatable within all browsers and
compatible with speech readers and other adaptive products geared towards
making the Web an equal and accessible option for the physically-challenged.
http://www.adesignabove.com/business/access/adarated.html
When that Accessible web site has been completed, why not show visitor's to
that site that it is, indeed, Accessible, with this Web Accessibility
Award? This Award can be displayed proudly on your web site, announcing to
the world that you are a concerned and responsible Web Designer. Visit the
submission page, and read through the criteria for qualification. If a web
designer has met all of the listed requirements on their web pages, then
that site is certain to be "Rated A Design Above".
Kim Brown
"A Design Above" Web Services http://www.adesignabove.com/
"Designing and Marketing Accessible Web Sites for Maximum Exposure"
Web Accessibility Articles:
http://www.adesignabove.com/business/articles/intro.html
Accessible Design Award:
http://www.adesignabove.com/business/access/adarated.html
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:38 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> Take Wellness To Heart
From: owner-g...@ecnet.net [mailto:owner-g...@ecnet.net] On
Behalf Of Michael Schelling
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 6:11 AM
To: gsun...@bgu.edu
Subject: Take Wellness To Heart
http://www.women.americanheart.org/
The American Heart Association Women's Web site gives women of all ages
everywhere the facts on women's heart disease and stroke. You'll learn what
risks women face for heart disease and stroke and how lifestyle changes can
lower those risks.
Enjoy,
Michael
Michael Schelling
msche...@radix.net
WebAndStuff Mailing List
http://www.radix.net/~mschelling/webandstuff.html
Queen of Hearts
http://www.radix.net/~mschelling
Health, Education, Travel, Missing Children, Parenting, Homework Helpers,
and more...
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:46 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> Australian environment. ed. Free pics and video.
From: in...@gullivermedia.com.au <in...@gullivermedia.com.au>
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 8:17 AM
Newsgroup: alt.education.distance
Please visit:
http://www.gullivermedia.com.au/wildlife.html
This Australian site features free-use pictures and Real Video clips
and educational info about Australia's unique wildlife and ecosystems.
Videos: rainforests, mangroves, Great Barrier Reef, arid inland,
island ecosystems.
This site is operated by an independent wildlife and education video
producer and features extracts from the video series "The Living
Landscape-an Australian Ecosystems Series" coproduced by Gulliver
Media (Aust.) and the Department of Education, Queensland.
************************************
Gulliver Media Australia Pty Ltd
(formally Gulliver Film Productions Pty Ltd)
Film & Video Producers.
POST: PO Box 371, Paddington,
Brisbane, Australia, 4064.
PHONE: +(61 7) 3367 0899
FAX: +(61 7) 3368 2164
URL: http://www.gullivermedia.com.au/
Email: in...@gullivermedia.com.au
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:31 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC > Oklahoma FAQ
From: Lloyd Colston [mailto:col...@viagrafix.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 7:58 AM
The Oklahoma Frequently Asked Questions page is located at
http://www.viagrafix.net/colston/okfaq.htm
If you have questions about Oklahoma that are not answered on the
page, email your question using the link on the page.
Lloyd Colston Excellence is not an accident
Pryor, OK USA social worker, writer, editor
Member: International Small Business Consortium
KC5FM Home page http://www.viagrafix.com/colston/
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Shopping made easy at http://www.spree.com/default.asp?x=kc5fm
Low cost Global Communications at http://ld.net/?kc5fm
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:40:52 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> Everything a WOMAN Needs!
From: Rebecca Game [mailto:bec...@swbell.net]
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 11:45 AM
Everything a woman needs can be found at Digital-Women!
Come join our community. We have tons of resources for you, free things,
and lot's of fun, humor, marketing tips, a business womens
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:41:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: K12> T2T> Think Quest Junior '98 Winners
From: owner-p...@teachnet.com [mailto:owner-p...@teachnet.com]
On Behalf Of Tammy
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 11:51 AM
Subject: T2T> Think Quest Junior '98 Winners
Hi,
Here is a wonderful contest for 4th-6th grade students! Winners will win
thousands of dollars (this includes students, teachers, and school). The
1998 winners have just been announced. This is called Think Quest Junior
and can be found at:
http://io.advanced.org/tq-junior/thinkquestjunior1998winners.html
Bookmark this activity as something that your students and staff can do for
next year!
;-) Tammy
<*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*>
Tammy Payton
First Grade Teacher and Web Editor for
Loogootee Elementary West
Loogootee, Indiana 47553
mailto:tpa...@dmrtc.net
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:41:08 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: K12> Guest Speaker coming soon - Bonnie Bracey
From: owner...@lists.umass.edu [mailto:owner...@lists.umass.edu]
On Behalf Of Rob Reilly
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 12:58 PM
To: ed...@dhcp-srv2.oit.umass.edu
Subject: Guest Speaker coming soon
Hello EdNetters,
I have spoken with Bonnie Bracey and she has agreed to be a Guest Speaker
on EdNet.
Bonnie Bracey is a member of the National Information Infrastructure
committee. The NII is the committee that establishes all sorts of policy
recommendations and such for the Internet. I'll let Bonnie clarify or
correct what the NII is about when she begins her talk.
Bonnie has agreed to speak but we have not settled on a date and time.
But plan on her appearing here in the next few weeks.
Next, I think I need to explain what an EdNet "Guest Speaker" is. As a
matter of course here on EdNet, I contact people who have or may have an
impact on education and/or educational technology. The 'Guest Speaker'
will subscribe to EdNet and I will announce them. Then the 'Guest
Speaker' will make their presentation. When that is done there will be a
'question and answer session.' Then the Guest will depart, or stay
subscribed because it's such a great place to be.
I have other terrific events planned for the months to come. For example,
we will have a group guided tour of the MicroMUSE. The MicroMUSE is an
online multiuser simulation of what 24th century life may be like. The
MicroMUSE began at MIT and has since spread out to use resources at BBN
Labs (an orginal contractor for the building of the Internet). This tour
will be in real-time. We may have two tours to accomodate those who may
not want to be stay awake until 3am (their local time) to take the tour.
-Rob-
EdNet Management Team
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:41:16 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: EMAG> Online InfoSeller
From: NEW-LIST - New List Announcements
[mailto:NEW-...@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU] On Behalf Of Monique Harris
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 1:34 PM
To: NEW-...@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU
Subject: NEW: Online InfoSeller
Online InfoSeller via cas...@cas-online.org
Online InfoSeller is the only e-zine dedicated to providing
strategic promotional solutions for speakers, speakers bur-
eaus, authors, freelance writers, publishers, online bookstore
owners, consultants and trainers.
Sponsored by the Association of Consultants, Authors &
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jam-packed with articles, tips and techniques for creating,
marketing, and selling your knowledge products and services
over the Internet.
Here's a sampling of a few revenue-enhancing ideas that you'll
see in upcoming issues--
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Learn how to negotiate deals directly with publishers to REALLY
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+ AUTHORS/FREELANCE WRITERS... Find out where and how you can
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+ Who's hiring for what online? Every week you'll get a listing
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Get your application and start receiving Online InfoSeller
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with the command APPLICATION in the Subject line.
Editor: Monique Harris mon...@cas-online.org
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:41:23 -0500
From: Gleason Sackman <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: UPDATED> 5.15.98 PDFzone *EXTRA* - Acrobat PDF Newsweekly
From: Kurt Foss [mailto:kf...@pdfzone.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 1998 5:38 PM
To: Gleason Sackman
Subject: 5.15.98 PDFzone *EXTRA* - Acrobat PDF Newsweekly
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V.03, N.014 ***PDFzone EXTRA*** is now available on the Web:
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The current issue of our Acrobat PDF newsweekly features:
+ Frank Sinatra Tributes Go Online, Get Interactive
* PDF among the media tools remembering Ol' Blue Eyes 60 years
+ 'The PDFzone' Emerges as Portal to the World of Portable Documents
* Steady growth in discussion lists, zine, forums; more in the works
+ Tibet's Struggles for Autonomy Spread by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
* PDF-based interview &Tibet art works gallery showcase Buddhism
+ May 17 - A Proud Day for Norwegians (and 'Norsk' Wanna-Be's)
* Sons of Norway offers viking-sized cache of heritage info on line
+ Article Summary - 'PDF: Not Just for Publishing Anymore'
* Andrew Young, Emerge CEO, shares his thoughts on PDF's future
+ If the Demons are Winning, Equip Yourself for the Final Battle
* Reader-equipped can utilize PDF to become certified Ghostbusters
+ Recent Reader Feedback
* PDFzone visitor expresses thanks for Acrobat Capture v.2.01 info
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