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SCOUT> The Scout Report -- January 31, 2003
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======== The Scout Report ==
======== January 31, 2003 ====
======== Volume 9, Number 4 ======
====== Internet Scout Project ========
==== University of Wisconsin ========
== Department of Computer Sciences ========
== I N T H E S C O U T R E P O R T T H I S W E E K ========
====== NSDL Scout Reports ====
1. NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology
====== Research and Education ====
2. The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
3. Children of a Lesser State: Sustaining Global Inequality through
Citizenship Laws
4. Flags of the World
5. Two Towns of Jasper
6. Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at the University of Washington
7. Florida Center For Environmental Studies
8. Digital Library Technology Trends
9. National Railway Museum
====== General Interest ====
10. History Channel: This Day in History
11. The Chronicles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
12. Science Museum: Antenna Science News
13. Renaissance Secrets
14. Music Library Association
15. Alzheimer's Association
16. Congress for the New Urbanism
====== Network Tools ====
17. SlimBrowser 3.45
18. Speed Download 1.94
====== In The News ====
19. Sundance Film Festival Announces Winners
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====== NSDL Scout Reports ====
1. NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology
The second issue of the second volume of the MET Report is available. Its
Topic in Depth section offers Web sites and comments about Super Bowl
technology.
====== Research and Education ====
2. The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
Despite the relatively high levels of literacy among the general populace of
college students in the United States, many of them have difficulty with
writing clearly and effectively. A new writing primer has been developed by
Michael Harvey (a professor at Washington College in Maryland), and will be
of great help to many students who find themselves grappling with writing
college-level assignments and papers. The homepage for the guide contains
hypertext links to various sections, including those dealing with style,
structure, evidence, and paper mechanics. From the main page, students and
educators can access any of the primer's many sections quickly, such as
those dealing with the use of the historical present, finding a voice, and
nominalizations. All of these sections are complemented by a profuse number
of examples that illustrate the different writing tools and potential
pitfalls that students may encounter. This online guide is a welcome
addition to the Web resources available to students seeking to become more
effective and compelling writers. [KMG]
3. Children of a Lesser State: Sustaining Global Inequality through
Citizenship Laws [.pdf]
http://www.jeanmonnetprogram.org/papers/03/030201.pdf
The Jean Monnet Project at New York University's Law School was established
in 1990 to promote teaching in European integration, particularly in the
fields of law, economics, political science, and history. As part of the
Project's mission, they have an extensive archive of working papers dealing
with these various topics. Written by Ayelet Schachar, a professor of law at
the University of Toronto, this recent 52-page working paper from this
series was released in January 2003. Much of this paper is concerned with a
critical examination of how differing conceptions of citizenship may
perpetuate global inequality across nations. As Professor Schachar notes in
her introduction, "Perhaps the most dramatic consequences for children's
lifelong prospects follow from the basic determination that any political
community must make: defining which children that polity views and protects
as its 'own.'" Throughout the remainder of the paper, Professor Schachar
offers a broad range of material covering conceptions of citizenship, along
with exploring ways in which children become members of their respective
political communities. [KMG]
4. Flags of the World
http://flagspot.net/flags/
Maintained by a staff of editors from around the world, the Flags of the
World Web site contains over 18,000 pages of information about flags and
over 32,000 images of flags. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the site
is the multitude of ways in which users can look for different flags: by
country; page title; date of last page update; and most interestingly,
topic. Some of these topics include oil companies, pirates, signal flags,
weather flags, and flags in movies. Each flag page includes information
about the flag's history, the flag's symbology, and in some cases, different
incarnations of the nation's flag. For users hoping to learn more about the
study of flags (i.e., vexillology), there is a thorough glossary of words
commonly used in the field. The site is rounded out by a section that
answers frequently asked questions, such as "How do you hang a flag at half
mast?" and "Why are these flags similar?" [KMG]
5. Two Towns of Jasper
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2002/twotownsofjasper/index.html
The subject of race and race-relations in the United States is one that is
at times avoided by many persons, but the documentary _Two Towns of Jasper_
and its well-conceived Web site developed by PBS foster meaningful dialogue
about these issues. The documentary deals with the murder of James Byrd (a
black man), who was dragged to his death behind a truck driven by three
white men in Jasper, Texas. On the Web site, visitors can read about what
has happened in Jasper since the events of 1998, including hearing from the
family of Mr. Byrd, the ongoing town-hall meetings, and about the convicted
murderers. The Web site also allows visitors to listen to a series on "Race
in America," hosted by Amy Goodman. Visitors can also ask questions of the
documentary filmmakers, Marco Williams and Whitney Dow, along with browsing
a fine selection of related Web sites and related classroom resources that
will help educators facilitate discussion on race. [KMG]
6. Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at the University of
Washington
http://www.depts.washington.edu/ctpmail/
The Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at the University of
Washington draws on the scholarly work of four different universities,
including Stanford, the University of Michigan, and the University of
Pennsylvania. The purpose of their research is "to identify ways that
leaders, policymakers, teacher developers, and the reform community can
support teachers' work and careers." Researchers will want to look at the
ongoing research projects in progress at the Center, which include
examinations of the role of unions in the teaching environment and a
comparative study on school district investment in the improvement of
teaching. Probably the most valuable aspects of the site are the online
policy briefs, occasional papers published by the center, and working papers
from the past several years. Lastly, visitors have an opportunity to sign up
to receive updates on the Center's work via email. [KMG]
7. Florida Center For Environmental Studies
http://www.ces.fau.edu/
Based at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, the Florida Center for
Environmental Studies collects and disseminates research and educational
materials related to water-dominated ecosystems, especially the Everglades.
Scholars working in the field of ecology will want to read about their
current multi-year research projects, which include working to coordinate
ecological restoration efforts in South Florida and to alleviate the effects
of agriculture on the complex ecosystems in the region. One of the more
valuable features on the Web site is a searchable database of over 600 Web
sites related to water ecosystems. The database is searchable by
organization type, geographic scope, language, and location. The site also
contains a list of upcoming academic conferences around the world and those
sponsored in conjunction with the work of the Center. Educators and students
alike will want to peruse the educational opportunities available for both
groups under the Education and Outreach area of the site, many of which
offer professional development or academic credit. [KMG]
8. Digital Library Technology Trends [.pdf]
http://www.sun.com/products-n-
solutions/edu/whitepapers/pdf/digital_library_trends.pdf
Published in August 2002, the white paper from Sun Microsystems examines
technology trends in digital libraries. It starts with a discussion of the
fundamentals of building a digital collection and how practices have evolved
in the past few years. The paper notes a few pioneering efforts that were
originally intended for the preservation of historical works, and in doing
so, underscores the importance of digital library design. By using several
different sites as examples, the paper describes how digital libraries are
implemented. The document concludes with a look at how future technologies
will impact the creation and organization of digital libraries. This site is
also reviewed in the January 31, 2003 _NSDL MET Report_. [CL]
9. National Railway Museum [Quick Time]
http://www.nrm.org.uk/
The British railway system was one of the first national systems in the
world; so, it is not surprising that they also have the largest railroad
museum in the world. Offering a number of online exhibits, their site is an
excellent resource for anyone, young and old, hoping to learn more about the
history of railroads in Britain. For starters, users may want to look at the
Frequently Asked Questions section, where the Museum's experts answer a
number of queries, such as "How does a steam locomotive work?" and "What is
the world's heaviest train?" From there, users will want to take a virtual
tour of the Museum by navigating to the Panoramas section, where they will
have the ability to look around the Museum's Great Hall, where legendary
British locomotives are kept, as well as viewing the interior of the
Mallard, the world's fastest steam locomotive. The digital exhibits are
located in the Exhibits section, which includes presentations combining
short essays and visual materials on nine different themes, including "The
History of Railway Photography;" "Railway Posters;" and "North by
Northwest," which highlights recent photographic work taken along rail
routes in Scotland. [KMG]
====== General Interest ====
10. History Channel: This Day in History
http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/
For those looking to find out about a variety of important historical events
on a particular day, this site provided by the History Channel will be both
entertaining and informative. This Day in History collects information about
historical events organized around a number of topical sections, such as
Cold War History, Literary History, Old West History, Technology History,
Wall Street History, and Civil War History. Along with brief essays
describing the events of a particular day, some of the more recent events
also have short video clips that users can watch. On one recent day (January
28th), events covered included the tragic explosion of the Challenger space
shuttle in 1986 and the United States' failure to capture Pancho Villa, the
Mexican revolutionary. Visitors can also type in their birthdays to find out
about events that occurred on that day, as well as for a list of well-known
persons who share their birthday. [KMG]
11. The Chronicles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
http://www.siracd.com/
While Sir Arthur Conan Doyle might not have invented the detective story,
certainly his numerous works devoted to the sophisticated observations and
deductions of Sherlock Holmes and his companion John Watson are some of the
most beloved contributions to the genre. Launched several years ago, the Web
site is frequently updated, and offers a nice selection of materials that
relate the story of Doyle's own life and the many adventures of Holmes and
Watson. From the main page, visitors can read about Who's Who in the
elaborate world of Sherlock Holmes, browse a list of the stories featuring
Holmes and Watson, and read about the death of Sherlock Holmes.
Interestingly enough, Doyle's decision to end the storied life of Holmes led
20,000 people to the magazine in which his final story appeared to cancel
their subscriptions. The site is rounded out by an essay that describes
Doyle's intense belief in spiritualism and some brief discussion of his
other works of fiction, most notably _The Lost World_. [KMG]
12. Science Museum: Antenna Science News [Windows Media Player]
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/wellcome-wing/antenna/
The Web site of the London's Science Museum (last mentioned in the April 21,
2000 _Scout Report_) now offers Antenna, a section of frequently updated
popular science news delivered with a decidedly British sense of humor.
Antenna offers both short (about 3 screens of information) and longer
features (6 or more pages), some with video. Recent short features are
"First human clone - or is it?"; "Bond robot," examining real world uses of
James Bond technology; and "Cod and chips at risk," a look at the causes of
reduced availability of fish and chips as cod is overfished. An example of a
longer feature is "Tiny tickers fixed before birth," an offering about heart
surgery performed while Baby is still safe inside Mum. Be sure to check the
archives for past articles, both long and short. [DS]
13. Renaissance Secrets
http://www.open2.net/renaissance2/index.html
Developed as part of a partnership between the Open University and the BBC,
the Renaissance Secrets (based in part on a television series) addresses
four different historical questions dealing with various aspects of the late
Middle Ages and the Renaissance, along with providing helpful material on
the practice and art of writing about and understanding history. The four
topics include a discussion of the many faces of Venice during the
Renaissance, medical care and hospitals during the Renaissance, the
conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, and Johannes Gutenberg. Within
each of these four topic areas, visitors can read short thematic essays
about related topics and find out more about the evidence and historical
knowledge that informs each related topic. By doing so, visitors
(particularly students) will be able to better understand how historians
"do" history. Finally, from the site's home page, visitors can also read
essays from practicing historians about their own work and how they begin to
collect evidence and interpret the past. [KMG]
14. Music Library Association
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/
Founded in 1931, the Music Library Association is a professional
organization devoted to music librarianship and to various aspects of music
materials from a wide range of institutional, educational, and public
libraries. Persons interested in a career in music librarianship will want
to read the section titled Music Librarianship-Is It For You?, as well as
continuing on to read about joining the organization. For persons seeking to
learn more about the Association's activities, they will not be
disappointed. Visitors to the site can read the group's bimonthly
newsletter, along with viewing a complete list of their publications and
monographs. Along with these materials, the site features a complete list of
the Association's standing committees, interest groups, email discussion
groups, and grants for which members can apply. [KMG]
15. Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/
Located in Chicago, the Alzheimer's Association is a national voluntary
health organization that is dedicated to advancing research for the causes,
treatments, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. The introduction section
of the site contains materials that discuss the history of the organization,
their accomplishments, and local chapters of the Association. Persons hoping
to learn more about the disease will want to examine the About Alzheimer's
section, which contains helpful materials about the medical nature of the
disease, ten warning signs for detecting Alzheimer's, treatment options, and
myths commonly associated with the disease. For those with Alzheimer's, a
section that addresses ways in which they may cope with the condition will
be very helpful. Finally, researchers will want to take a look at the area
devoted to current research on the disease, along with a media section that
highlights news about fighting the disease from around the world. [KMG]
16. Congress for the New Urbanism
http://www.cnu.org/
The New Urbanist movement in architecture and town planning began in the
United States as an effort to alleviate the pattern of urban and suburban
sprawl that was a common element of post-World War II development around the
country. The first place new visitors will want to start is by reading the
charter statement of the group, along with a brief history of the
organization, which was begun in 1993. The bulk of the substantive materials
on the site are located in the Resources section of the site, which contains
reports on different planning projects undertaken by New Urbanists, a
bibliography of suggested readings organized around different topics (such
as housing, policy, and retail), and an image bank containing visual
materials from a host of different design sites. Additionally, users seeking
the latest news and information about New Urbanist projects can access a
frequently updated In The News area. [KMG]
====== Network Tools ====
17. SlimBrowser 3.45
http://www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/sbrowser.htm
SlimBrowser 3.45 is the latest version of a rather novel and helpful
multiple-site browser based on a tab-page interface. Some of its many
features include built-in Web page translation, a pop-up ad removal
interface (with the option to recall windows blocked accidentally), and a
automated form for filling out Web forms. Additionally, SlimBrowser has the
capability to open a number of sites at the same time and the ability to
hide sites. SlimBrowser is compatible with all systems running Windows 95
and above. [KMG]
18. Speed Download 1.94
http://www.yazsoft.com/
Fully customizable for different user needs, Speed Download is an Internet
utility that allows for rapidly increased downloading of large files from
the Internet. Also, the application allows users to drag and drop any file
to any location on their hard drive. Users have access to a helpful online
manual and a frequently asked question section that will answer many queries
about the application. This version of Speed Download can be used for 14
days for no charge, at which point users will have to pay a fee for the
application. Speed Download is compatible with all systems running Mac OS X
10.1.5 or higher. [KMG]
====== In The News ====
19. Sundance Film Festival Announces Winners
2003 Sundance Film Festival [Flash]
http://festival.sundance.org/
"Splendor," "Friedmans" Win Sundance Awards
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44648-2003Jan26.html
Sundance Update: Friedmans Captured in Park City
http://www.filmstew.com/Content/DailyNews/Details.asp?ContentID=5055&Pg=1
Darkhorse.com: Interview with Harvey Pekar
http://www.darkhorse.com/news/features/pg_feview/sku_00448/item_00448b/
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
http://www.fullframefest.org/
Film Festivals.com
http://filmfestivals.com/
Film festivals have become immensely popular during the last few decades,
and it seems like almost every city or state now has some type of festival
to showcase the work of local, national, and in some cases, international
filmmakers, both young and old. Started by Robert Redford in 1981, the
Sundance Film Festival (held annually in Park City, Utah) has quickly grown
into one of the most prestigious celebrations of filmmaking in the world.
Earlier this week, the Sundance Film Festival announced its awards in the
Independent Feature Film Competition. Among the winners were "Capturing the
Friedmans" (which won the Documentary Grand Jury Prize), "American Splendor"
(which received the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize), and "My Flesh and Blood"
(which received the Documentary Audience Award).
The first site leads to the official 2003 Sundance Film Festival site that
contains a wealth of material, including lists of all films shown at the
festival and detailed information about the juries for the different
competitions. The second link is to a news article from the Washington Post
that reports on various award recipients of this year's Sundance Film
Festival competition. The third link is to an online article that discusses
the making of the film "Capturing the Friedmans" with the director, Andrew
Jarecki. The fourth site leads to an interview with the noted comic book
author Harvey Pekar, whose life was chronicled by director Shari Springer
for her 2003 Sundance Festival award-winning film, "American Splendor." The
fifth site leads to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival home page,
which was founded in 1998 to showcase the work of documentary filmmakers
solely. The final site, Filmfestivals.com, is the clearinghouse for
information about almost every single film festival in the world, and
contains a search engine, detailed calendars of upcoming events, and
frequently updated information about upcoming releases. [KMG]
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== Index for January 31, 2003 ==
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1. NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology
The second issue of the second volume of the MET Report is available. Its
Topic in Depth section offers Web sites and comments about Super Bowl
technology.
2. The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
3. Children of a Lesser State: Sustaining Global Inequality through
Citizenship Laws [.pdf]
http://www.jeanmonnetprogram.org/papers/03/030201.pdf
4. Flags of the World
http://flagspot.net/flags/
5. Two Towns of Jasper
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2002/twotownsofjasper/index.html
6. Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at the University of
Washington
http://www.depts.washington.edu/ctpmail/
7. Florida Center For Environmental Studies
http://www.ces.fau.edu/
8. Digital Library Technology Trends [.pdf]
http://www.sun.com/products-n-
solutions/edu/whitepapers/pdf/digital_library_trends.pdf
9. National Railway Museum [Quick Time]
http://www.nrm.org.uk/
10. History Channel: This Day in History
http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/
11. The Chronicles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
http://www.siracd.com/
12. Science Museum: Antenna Science News [Windows Media Player]
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/wellcome-wing/antenna/
13. Renaissance Secrets
http://www.open2.net/renaissance2/index.html
14. Music Library Association
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/
15. Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/
16. Congress for the New Urbanism
http://www.cnu.org/
17. SlimBrowser 3.45
http://www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/sbrowser.htm
18. Speed Download 1.94
http://www.yazsoft.com/
19. Sundance Film Festival Announces Winners
2003 Sundance Film Festival [Flash]
http://festival.sundance.org/
"Splendor," "Friedmans" Win Sundance Awards
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44648-2003Jan26.html
Sundance Update: Friedmans Captured in Park City
http://www.filmstew.com/Content/DailyNews/Details.asp?ContentID=5055&Pg=1
Darkhorse.com: Interview with Harvey Pekar
http://www.darkhorse.com/news/features/pg_feview/sku_00448/item_00448b/
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
http://www.fullframefest.org/
Film Festivals.com
http://filmfestivals.com/
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