NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 5 May 2000 - Special issue (#2000-256)
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Topics in this special issue:
1. RESOUR> Australian wildlife. Free-use videos,pics. Environm. info
2. MISC> [DUC] INFO/NYT: In Quebec Canada Pressure Grows for Websites to Have
Both English and French Versions
3. MISC> [DUC] ARTICLE: Invasions of Privacy - Essay Consenting Adults by
Safire
4. K12> New Library Finder Tool
5. MISC> Herb Garden
6. MISC> Activity Director.Com
7. MISC> [netsites] WOOF! It's a dog's life
8. MISC> [netsites] Newspaper article: Learn More About Your Pregnancy on the
Net (5/5/00)
9. RESOUR> [netsites] Office of National Drug Control Policy
10. RESOUR> [netsites] Dinosauria On-Line
11. RESOUR> [netsites] LibraryLand
12. K12> [netsites] Kidtastic
13. RESOUR> [netsites] Etymologic
14. K12> Introducing Riptides: New Monthly E-Mail News Digest for Math &
ScienceEducators
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 08:44:45 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> Australian wildlife. Free-use videos,pics. Environm. info
From: info@gullivermedia_NOT_.com.au
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 8:36 AM
Subject: Australian wildlife. Free-use videos,pics. Environm. info
Newsgroup: misc.education.science
Download pics. Free-use. Students and non-commercial use only, please.
http://www.gullivermedia.com.au/wildlife.html
This site features these video clips, and more (RealVideo).
URBAN ECOSYSTEMS
- Winner of the UN Environmental Film Prize
Also
Arid Inland & Dry Sclerophyll Forests. These make up the 2 largest
(by far) of Australia's ecosystems.
Other clips: Rainforests, Rivers and Mangroves, Islands, Koalas, Great
Barrier Reef, etc.
This Australian site features free-use pictures and Real Video clips
and educational info about Australia's unique wildlife and ecosystems.
You MUST have RealPlayer G2 to view the clips. Download the player at:
http://www.real.com/products/player
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 09:00:59 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> [DUC] INFO/NYT: In Quebec Canada Pressure Grows for Websites to
Have Both English and French Versions
From: "David P. Dillard" <jw...@astro.ocis.temple.edu>
To: "Diversity University Collaboratory" <d...@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 8:56 AM
Subject: [DUC] INFO/NYT: In Quebec Canada Pressure Grows for Websites to
Have Both English and French Versions
REGARDING A NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE WITH LINK AND EXCERPT BELOW:
The importance to the French Community in Quebec of their
culture and language has lead to increasing pressure for websites to
conform to the law for print publications by being available in the
French as well as English language. Website owners of small business
websites with a market that is primarily composed of English speaking
customers see the application of a French language requirement for their
webpages as a major imposition. Government enforcers of the language
legislation point out in return that they are only enforcing law that is
in place.
Language is an issue of growing importance for the internet and
multinational business communities. It is an area that a growing number of
people in business and other fields need to know more about and in
increasing amounts. People want to read materials in their own native
language. Therefore, in order to sell them products the message will not
reach those people or influence them as effectively if it is not presented
in their own native language. Consequently, language instruction
materials and information about learning languages is of increasing
importance to the internet and business communities. Languages and
language education are important focuses of the Educational
Cyberplayground where you will find valuable information about and links
to resources in this area of knowledge. Here are some starting points:
Bilingual Education Resources
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Literacy/Bilingual.html
ERIC/CLL LANGUAGE LINK: AN ONLINE NEWSLETTER FROM THE ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE
ON LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/ERICCLL.html
List Serves For ESL
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/LISTSERVS/List_Serves_For_ESL.html
Foreign Language Database
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/flangdatabase.html
Linguistics Home Index Page
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/Home_Linguistics.html
Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204-4584
jw...@astro.temple.edu
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Source: New York Times (NYT)
Author: BARRY BROWN
Title: In Quebec, French-First Policy Riles Small Sites
Source Date: May 5, 2000
Resource Type: News Article
Description/Keywords: Quebec, Canada, Websites, English Language,
French Language Requirements, Pressure, Bilingual Webpages, Office of
the French Language
URL: Listed Below Article Summary
May 5, 2000
In Quebec, French-First Policy Riles
Small Sites
By BARRY BROWN
TORONTO -- With the overwhelming dominance of English on the
Web, it's not surprising that language can be a sore spot in regions
with other primary tongues. But while many officials around the world
have tried to avoid language requirements in cyberspace, the Canadian
province of Quebec has threatened court action against a small number
of local businesses whose Web sites are not accessible to its
French-speaking majority.
In the past few years, several Quebec-based companies have come
under fire from the Office of the French Language for posting
English-only Web sites.
Most large corporations in Quebec have bilingual French-English Web
sites, in compliance with the province's law that all commercial
brochures, pamphlets and "similar" communications be available in
French. But some small businesses, especially those whose customer
base is strictly English-speaking, say Quebec's attempt to force French
on the language of the Web seems unnecessarily punitive.
Web Sites Related to This Article:
Office of the French Language
http://www.ofqj.gouv.qc.ca/
Center for the Use of Information and Communication
Technologies by French Companies
http://www.cefrio.qc.ca/
Michel Soucy
http://www.michelsoucy.com/
Michaels Photography Studio
http://www.michaelsphoto.com/
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/
Alis Technologies
http://www.alis.com/
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 09:25:37 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> [DUC] ARTICLE: Invasions of Privacy - Essay Consenting Adults
by Safire
From: "Karen Ellis" <guava...@earthlink.net>
To: "DUC" <d...@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 8:44 AM
Subject: [DUC] ARTICLE: Invasions of Privacy - Essay Consenting Adults by
Safire
http://www.nytimes.com/library/opinion/safire/050100safi.html
May 1, 2000
ESSAY / By WILLIAM SAFIRE
Consenting Adults
WASHINGTON -- Politicians of the left and right are finally
beginning to pay attention to the groundswell of resentment
about invasions of privacy.
In the Senate, transportation subcommittee chairman Richard Shelby
leads the way the law he sponsored to prevent states from selling to
private investigators information and pictures required from motorists
seeking a driver's license was upheld by the Supreme Court. He also led
repeal of the ill-advised federal standard for licenses that would have
used Social Security numbers to create an Orwellian national
identification card.
In the House, Texas Representative Ron Paul's bill to prohibit the use of
the Social Security number as an all-purpose identifier is no longer in
limbo. Ways and Means subcommittee chairman Clay Shaw reports that
this action to combat widespread identity theft will be taken up this month.
Chairman Dan Burton's Government Reform Committee will move on
that privacy bill in June, as well as the bill to create a Privacy
Protection
Commission pressed by the G.O.P.'s Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Jim Moran.
Here's evidence that we're getting traction President Clinton and Vice
President Al Gore have detected the growing political appeal of personal
privacy in a time of data rape. To a commencement audience yesterday,
Clinton unveiled his plan to repel the invaders, challenging the Republican
Congress to get on with legislation to stem the tide of snooping.
[...]
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The crisp and clean playground walks technophobic
teachers and parents through crystal-clear instructions.
Provides teachers, parents, librarians, home
schoolers and regular folks a "webliography" with
over 6000 links to pertinent topics and subtopics.
Cool choice of site maps to browse from.
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 11:47:14 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: K12> New Library Finder Tool
From: "Gary Price" <gpr...@GWIS2.CIRC.GWU.EDU>
To: <LM_...@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:52 AM
Subject: New Library Finder Tool
This morning the National Center for Education Statistics placed an
interactive database (aimed at students) to assist in finding info about
public libraries in the U.S.. Statistics, addresses, and other data is
included with each record.
You can find this tool at:
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/library/
Cheers,
Gary Price, MLIS
Remember, more database/search news is the forum section of
Webs...@about.com
http://about.delphi.com/ab-websearch/start/
Gary D. Price, MLIS
George Washington University
Virginia Campus Library
Gelman Library
Ashburn, VA and Washington, D.C.
gpr...@gwu.edu
703-726-8235
703-726-8237 (fax)
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:08:20 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> Herb Garden
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:57 AM
From: schoo...@zdnetmail.com
http://http://www.seatalebooks.com/herbg.htm
The authors of Herbs bring together a variety of ideas and suggestions for
gardening with
herbs, showcasing twenty-five remarkable gardens throughout the world,
detailing the
effects that can be created with herbs, and discussing design,
cultivation...
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:08:25 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> Activity Director.Com
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:58 AM
From: p...@iwon.com
http://www.activitydirector.com
An Internet Resource for the Activity and Recreational Therapist. Share Your
Ideas, Your Activities, Get Answers to Activity Related Questions. Get Help
with Your Care Plans,
Newsletters, Certifications, CEUs, Activity Forms, and much more!
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:12:52 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] WOOF! It's a dog's life
From: "Brian L. Johnson" <bl...@blj8.com>
To: <nets...@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 8:57 PM
Subject: [netsites] WOOF! It's a dog's life
For dog lovers and owners alike, there are many questions and few
simple answers -- how to select a dog that suits your lifestyle,
how to train and feed that dog, what to do if your dog seems
aggressive, shy, or anxious? Now the PBS series WOOF! It's a Dog's
Life with Matthew Margolis answers these questions and many more
using Uncle Matty's simple and effective dog training techniques
and his trademark philosophy of "love, praise, and affection."
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/woof/home.html
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:12:58 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Newspaper article: Learn More About Your Pregnancy on
the Net (5/5/00)
From: "South Mississippi Lady" <sms...@netdoor.com>
To: <sms...@netdoor.com>
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 12:05 PM
Subject: [netsites] Newspaper article: Learn More About Your Pregnancy on
the Net (5/5/00)
Learn More About Your Pregnancy
On the Internet!
By Robin Nobles
When you're pregnant, you have so many things on your mind, such as
learning the stages of development of your baby, choosing a perfect
name, and deciding whether or not to breastfeed. While the Internet
will never take the place of advice from your doctor, you can still
learn helpful information about your pregnancy online.
How would you like a day-by-day customized calendar detailing the
development of your baby from before conception to birth? At the
Pregnancy Calendar, members can have a calendar created outlining the
development of their baby, and membership is free. This impressive
site also features a pregnancy calculator, clubs for expectant
mothers, and articles on concerns you might have about your pregnancy.
http://www.pregnancycalendar.com/
Visit the Baby Center for articles such as how to pamper yourself
during your pregnancy to lift your spirits, or join their weekly
development newsletter that's personalized for you and your baby. The
site offers topics such as preconception, fertility problems, fetal
development, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. You can even
visit the online baby store to purchase baby supplies.
http://www.babycenter.com/
If you're experiencing morning sickness, be sure to visit the Morning
Sickness page of the Baby Center.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/254.html
If someone you know is pregnant, give her a Baby Safety Shower, as
outlined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This helpful
site explains in detail how to plan and execute this shower, whose
whole theme is centered around keeping the baby safe at home.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/shower/showertc.html
Pregnancy Today is a comprehensive website where you can post your
pregnancy-related questions and have them answered by experts. Learn
answers to questions like: How can I eat frequently to satisfy my
appetite without gaining a ton of weight? Or, click on related sites
for more information, such as a BirthPlan.com, where you can learn
how to create a birth plan that lists your ideals and preferences for
your birth experience. At BabyDaily.com, you can learn how old your
baby is in days and weeks, and learn tips and ideas for every day of
your baby's first year of life.
http://pregnancytoday.com
Dr. Plain Talk offers advice for expecting parents, new parents,
health information, and living with chronic illness. You can even ask
Dr. Plain Talk a question yourself.
http://www.childrenshc.org/fp/default.asp
At Behind the Name, you can get ideas for naming your baby, and
you'll learn the meaning behind those names.
http://www.behindthename.com/
Finally, visit PedInfo for health-related concerns and questions
about your baby. Under Parenting, you'll find links to areas such as
adoption, nutrition tips, fathering, multiple births, and single parenting.
http://www.pedinfo.org/
Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at
ro...@robinsnest.com. View past articles at
http://www.robinsnest.com.
Robin Nobles
Director of Training
The Academy of Web Specialists
http://www.academywebspecialists.com/
http://www.acws.com/partners.html
Robin's Nest for Writers and Web Surfers
http://www.robinsnest.com
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:13:03 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Office of National Drug Control Policy
From: "Ben Cooper" <acqu...@uswest.net>
To: "NetSites" <nets...@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:35 AM
Subject: [netsites] Office of National Drug Control Policy
"Features White House Drug Policy initiatives, programs, and publications.
Find Drug Czar Barry R. McCaffrey's speeches, testimony and press releases.
Outlines National Drug Control Strategy goals and objectives."
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/
Ben Cooper
< acqu...@uswest.net >
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:13:08 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Dinosauria On-Line
From: "Airy Zona" <azna...@myrealbox.com>
To: "NetSites" <nets...@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:40 AM
Subject: [netsites] Dinosauria On-Line
"Dinosauria On-Line is meant for the serious enthusiast and rank amateur
alike. Discussions are both technical and at a level at which those without
formal education in paleontology can understand and enjoy. Original articles
written specifically for Dinosauria On-Line are intended to clear up certain
issues, such as the meaning of the term "warm-blooded," for those just
starting out in their hobby, and to clarify meaning for those already deeply
enmeshed. Dictionaries, maps, and lists aid enthusiast, amateur, casual
researcher and professional alike by defining important terms, listing known
genera, and clarifying the technical information presented both here and in
publications. Pictures are used where possible to clarify or emphasize
important points."
Airy Zona
< azna...@myrealbox.com >
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:13:13 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] LibraryLand
From: "Ben Cooper" <acqu...@uswest.net>
To: "NetSites" <nets...@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:35 AM
Subject: [netsites] LibraryLand
"LibraryLand's focused search engine allows you to search the contents of
web documents at major sites dedicated to the practice of librarianship."
http://www.librarylandindex.org/
Ben Cooper
< acqu...@uswest.net >
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:13:18 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: K12> [netsites] Kidtastic
From: "Ben Cooper" <acqu...@uswest.net>
To: "NetSites" <nets...@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:37 AM
Subject: [netsites] Kidtastic
"THE Place For Kids! The City offers tons of cool things like Games, Music,
Art, Computer Stuff, the Library, and a bunch more - and it's all free!"
Ben Cooper
< acqu...@uswest.net >
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 12:13:26 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Etymologic
From: "Ben Cooper" <acqu...@uswest.net>
To: "NetSites" <nets...@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 11:38 AM
Subject: [netsites] Etymologic
"If you think you know a lot about word origins and etymology, it's the
perfect time for you to try ETYMOLOGIC, a tough and educational word game
(don't worry, it's fun too!)"
http://www.intuitive.com/cgi-local/etymologic.cgi
Ben Cooper
< acqu...@uswest.net >
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Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 14:30:31 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <gle...@rrnet.com>
Subject: K12> Introducing Riptides: New Monthly E-Mail News Digest for Math &
ScienceEducators
From: don...@rbs.org [mailto:don...@rbs.org]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 1:50 PM
Introducing...
~~~ Riptides ~~~
A Monthly E-Mail News Digest
Bringing the Latest Waves of Resources
for Mathematics and Science Educators
The Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science
Education is pleased to introduce the free e-mail publication Riptides.
Each month Riptides provides you with timely information about several new
products, Web sites, workshops, and other items of interest to mathematics
and science educators. Connect quickly to regional and national resources
through Riptides's one-paragraph summaries and Web site links. This
hands-on-mouse news digest is for anyone concerned with today's mathematics
and science education issues, including standards, systemic reform, and
professional development.
To view Riptides online, go to http://www2.rbs.org/ec.nsf/pages/Riptides.
To subscribe, simply send an e-mail to list...@lists.rbs.org with the
following line in the body of the message: subscribe riptides [firstname
lastname].
Ride the informative waves of Riptides and surf the Internet quickly with
the Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium. For more information, visit the
Consortium's homepage at http://www.rbs.org/eisenhower, e-mail
mat...@rbs.org, or call (215) 574-9300.
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