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AfricaPosted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it provides a wealth of general information about Africa. From Algeria to Zimbabwe, the information and student activities provide an introduction to Africa's rich cultural heritage. Each of the five geographic regions is explored along with African climate, vegetation, wildlife, literature, art and music. A good resource for introducing students in the early elementary grades to Africa.
Citation: Gillespie-Washington, Barbara Publisher: Teacher Created Materials: October 1, 1998
Africa – U.S. Same Scale Map Comparisons (1993)Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because it provides separate outlines of the U.S. and of each African country for photocopies and transparencies. It also includes very useful statistical data for each African country and each U.S. state. This resources is available from World Eagle Publishers .
Africa AccessPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this site provides access to over 1000 recommendations and reviews of African books as well as instructional materials for teaching and learning about Africa. Strength(s) of site: Teachers are able to search for books and materials on different topics (apartheid, history, women, etc.) and time periods (1600s, early 1900s, 1990s). Start by searching for materials by country or topic of interest. Teachers may enroll in the Africana Book Buddies Club, which encourages students to read African literature. Be aware of the fact that many of the reviews and annotations were written by university professors, librarians and teachers who have either lived in Africa or earned degrees in African Studies. An excellent resource for reading reviews on children's literature as it relates to Africa.
Africa and The United States.Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because Africa, a continent of 55 nations is literally defined by dichotomy, a land of famine, human rights abuses and failed nation states but also of untapped wealth and the setting of one of history's greatest nonviolent revolutions, the transition to Black majority rule in South Africa. These dichotomies are reflected in American foreign policy which seems caught between constructive engagement and benign neglect. Carol Lancaster, Dept. Asst. Sec. of State for African Affairs and Susan Rice, Asst. Sec. of State for African Affairs discuss American foreign policy in relation to Africa. Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, 1998. 26 min. Video/C 5822. Reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
Africa Dreaming.Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because this video provides four television shorts produced in four different African countries to be shown on the African television series Africa Dreaming. In Sophia's Homecoming (Namibia) a woman who has worked as a domestic returns home to a terrible discovery: the ruptures caused by apartheid can never be repaired. In Sabriya (Tunisia) a modern woman disrupts the patterned mosaic of male Maghrebi society. So Be It (Senegal), based on a play by Wole Soyinka, follows the destruction of a well intentioned foreign doctor confronting fear, rage and powerlessness in a remote Senegalese village. The Gaze of the Stars (Mozambique) is a story about machismo in Mozambique, so powerful that it drives away whatever it loves. 1997. 112 min. Video/C 5400. Reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
Africa Since IndependencePosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because it provides brief but comprehensive examinations of Africa's development since independence. The author divides his analysis of Africa into four main sections "The Romantic Period" (1939-1970), "The Period of Disillusionment, 19Middle East-1985, "The Period of Realism 1985 – and the "Period of Renaissance". A good source for teaching and learning about Africa since independence.
Citation: C. Legum (1999). Indiana University Press.
Africa TimelinesPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this site provides a good overview of historical time periods in African History. Start by going to the Ancient Africa section. Once here, visitors can access information about human evolution and origins in Africa. In addition, links to literature and film are available and aide in the teaching of each historical period Be aware of the fact that this site is divided into five parts beginning with Ancient Africa and ending with Post-Independence Africa and Contemporary Trends. Embedded within each part are a plethora of links which provide additional resources and information about Africa's rich and diverse history.
Africa Today: An Atlas of Reproducible Pages (1996)Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it is an excellent resource that contains a wide selection of reproducible maps on environmental, demographic, geographic and political issues relevant to the study of Africa. In addition, it includes separate country maps. This product is available from World Eagle Publishers .
Africa Web Links: University of Pennsylvania African StudiesPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this is a mega-site with a plethora of links to annotated resources related to the study of Africa. The site is organized around general topics and or themes. Start by going to the Story of Africa . For novice students of African history, they can access and learn about the events and characters that shaped Africa's history from an African perspective. Also of interest is the K-12 Resource Link . This link provides educators with an annotated listing of online resources useful for teaching and learning about Africa in the classroom. For the more experienced student of African history, Africa Research Central is a good place to start if interested in primary sources relevant to Africa. A searchable database allows visitors to locate primary source repositories in Africa, Europe and North America. Be aware of languages used to execute searches at the African Research Central link. The site is accessible to both English and French speaking patrons.
Africa, (1984)Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because this eight part series by Basil Davidson unfold on location all over Africa, showing life as it is today. Additionally, this series contains archive footage and dramatized reconstructions. Start by viewing Part 5, The Bible and the Gun, which looks at the impact on African society of three different groups; slave traders, missionaries and colonialists. Part 6 explores This Magnificent African Cake as it traces the major developments of African history between the 1800′s and 1945. This part looks at the different ways colonial rule was established and the emergence of nationalist movements, focusing on Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Mozambique. Be aware of the fact that there are two programs per cassette (each program is one hour long.)
African DiasporaPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this site seeks to provide information concerning Black World History, with a particular focus on Black Canadian history and perspectives. The site also contains a search query feature. Typing in "Nigeria" provided access to a brief introduction to the political climate in Nigeria as well as music recordings of famous Nigerian artists and musicians. Other links of interest include Black World Events – a timeline of important events which happened to Black people around the world, and Nature in Africa – provides information about plant and animal life in Africa. Lastly, general information is available about such countries as The Republic of Ghana and The Republic of Gambia. The information includes a brief introduction of the country's history, links to government, tourism, currency etc. Start by visiting the link titled African Diaspora . Once here, visitors are encouraged to think about such questions as What is the African Diaspora? and What is Reparations? Links are provided for video clips and original recordings of former slaves telling in their own words about their life in bondage. Be aware of of the fact that visitors must register and login to access the Reparation Discussion Forum and the Live Webcast.
African HistoryPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because this site serves as an archive to articles and essays on African History. A plethora of topics and resources are available. Examples include links to current event articles on former political leaders in Africa, primary sources, books, museums, military history and the list goes on. Start by visiting the Era: Colonialism link. Visitors can access articles and other resources related to the colonial experience on the continent. In addition, visitors can perform regional searches as well. Each regional link provides a brief introduction to the region with additional links to key countries in that particular region. Other links of interest include slavery of Africans, and timelines in African History. A good resource for obtaining general and country specific information.
African History in DocumentsPosted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it covers five hundred years of history. Volume I: West African History begins with the writings of travelers like Ibn Battuta, Leo Africanus, Mungo Park, Heinrich Barth as well as many others. The Trans-Sahara and Cross Atlantic slave trade are a central concern of the book. The French and British colonial periods are scrutinized. Modern times are examined in the texts of Nnamidi Azikiwe, Leopold Senghor, Sekou Toure, and Kwame Nkrumah. Special emphasis is put on original African texts about political traditions, independence movements after World War II, the law and other themes of social and political history. Volume II: Eastern African History covers three thousand years of African history, beginning with reports about the ancient kingdoms of Ethiopia and Kush, ancient and medieval trade routes, including China's discovery of Africa, the history of the East Coast, the appearance of Indian and white settlers, merchants and colonists. Modern times are considered in the documents of Jomo Kenyatta, Tom Mboya, Milton Obote, and Julius Nyerere. Volume III: Central and South Africa begins with the kingdoms of the Congo in the 14th and 15th centuries, and their histories. This volume analyses the influence and pressures of the Portuguese, the Catholic Church and slave traders on these blossoming African states. The South African section contains documents about indigenous people and the first Dutch settlement in the 17th century, including the introduction of slavery, conflicts between settlers and British missionaries as well as warfare with the indigenous states. The new political era includes the early writings of Nelson Mandela.
Citation: R.O. Collins (2001). Markus Wiener Publishers.
African History in MapsPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because of its combination of historical maps and one page overviews of historical periods. The maps included in the text provide a comprehensive and accurate coverage of the the major themes in African history from AD 1000 to present. Each map is accompanied by a facing page of concise explanatory text. The contents of the text include information about Africa's physical geography, its peoples, North-West and North-East Africa from the 11th to 14th centuries, West African state to about 1600, Empires and kingdoms in Central and Eastern Africa, European explorers and missionaries in West, Central and East Africa. the European Partition, and the New Africa. Be aware of the fact that this text is currently out of print with limited availability.
Citation: M. Kwamena-Poh, J. Tosh, R. Waller, and M. Tidy, M. (1982). Longman Group Limited.
African Politics and Society: A Mosaic in TransformationPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because of its comprehensive examination of continuity and change in African politics and society from the pre colonial era to the present, with a particular focus on the post Cold War era (1989-present). Each chapter emphasizes the major themes of a topic through illustrative case studies. The range of case studies includes countries from all regions and colonial traditions of the African continent. Examples of topics explored are "Understanding the African Renaissance", "Politics and Economics of the Pre colonial Independence Era (prior to 1884), "Political and Economic Impacts of Colonialism (1884-1951), and "Ethnicity and Class". Each chapter concludes with a list of suggested recommended readings. A good source for understanding Africa's political and economic development.
Citation: P. J. Schraeder (2000). Beford/St. Martin's 2000, 2004
African TimelinesPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this site provides a good overview of historical time periods in African History. The site is divided into five parts beginning with Ancient Africa and ending with Post-Independence Africa and Contemporary Trends. Embedded within each part are a plethora of links which provide additional resources and information about Africa's rich and diverse history. Start by visiting the link titled Anti-Colonialism and Reconstruction . Here, visitors have access to a timeline concerning anti-colonial and reconstruction efforts on the continent. In addition, links to literature and film are available which can aide in the teaching of each historical period.
African VoicesPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because African Voices is a permanent exhibition that examines the diversity and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures over time. Included are historical and contemporary objects from the Museum's collections, as well as commissioned sculptures, textiles, and pottery. Video interactive and sound stations provide selections from contemporary interviews, literature, proverbs, prayers, folk tales, songs, and oral epics. Navigation of the site is easy. Click on any of the scrolling themes located at the far right of the page. Start by clicking on the theme titled "History", which examines Africa's desire to rid itself of its colonial rulers. Also, using a timeline format, click on "Colonialism" to highlight key events during the first half of the 20th century that led to the independence of many African nations from their European colonizers.
Africans and Their HistoryPosted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because this resource provides a concise and readable overview of African history. Chronicles Africa's development from early times and its relationship to the world. This is a good resource for introducing young adult students to African history. Reviewed by Africa Access.
Citation: J.E. Harris (1987), (1998). New American Library/Mentor Books
Afro@digitalPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because this video looks at the information technology revolution which has become a daily reality in many African countries where the Internet, mobile telephones and digital video cameras are being used with extraordinary creativity. Visits a marabout who explains he no longer replies by letter to questions but uses his mobile phone and email to transmit his advice. Another illustration of the digital revolution in Africa is the rise of internet cafes and cyber teahouses. In some towns in Senegal and the Congo, increasing numbers are connecting to internet using a laptop computer with a mobile phone. 2003. 53 min. Video/C 9692. Reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
Akhet Egyptology (Texas)Posted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because it offers interactive access to Egyptian history. Topics and materials include Akhenaten & Amarna, Tutankhamun, mummy masks, art of the afterlife, grave goods, tombs & temples, sculpture, mythology, clickable mummy, the king list, Scottish Egyptology, museums & collections, Akhet bookshop. Start by using the Clickable Mummy link. Click on different parts of the mummy to learn about mummification.
Akhet-Aten Home Page (Texas)Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because it is a good resource for Egyptian history, Amarna period. Re-creation link. Topics and materials include introduction, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Aten, Akhetaten, art, literature, digging, glossary, new & cool, bookshop, discussion, events, postcards, web links, references, for students, for teachers, re-creation, and FAQ. This site also has updates on current events around the country related to Egypt. Start by visiting for students , for teachers , and re-creation links. Be aware of the fact that this site was last updated in 2000.
Ancient Egypt (1971. 52 min. Video/C 5.).Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it shows examples of ancient Egyptian art and architecture while briefly outlining Egypt's history. Traces the development of Egyptology and includes interviews with Egyptologists and archaeologists currently working in Egypt. Originally reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
Antiquarian Maps of AfricaPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because it is a large collection of maps. Strength of site – the map collections are geographically comprehensive and consist of over 200,000 map sheets, 3,000 atlases, and 900 reference books. Items in the Map Collection do not normally circulate. Items from a small collection of wall maps may be checked out for short term or semester use in classrooms. When other materials are needed briefly for classroom presentation, exhibition loan, or similar purposes, special arrangements can often be made with the curator. The Map Collection Library has a photocopy machine capable of making black and white copies of sheet maps up to 36″ x 48″ in size. For color copies of non-rare materials, items may be checked out for reproduction at a local, commercial printing service. Maps in bound volumes may, at the discretion of the curator, be copied on a standard photocopier. Arrangements for photography — prints, slides, etc., — can be made with the Yale Audio Visual Center. Start by clicking on the Maps of Africa link. Here visitors can access an annotated bibliography of maps of Africa. Also, under "what's new", check out past exhibit "Eye of the Beholder:Western Maps of Africa"
At The Tomb of TutankhamenPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because of its well done interactive site on the site of Tutankhamen. Information on the IMAX movie, Mysteries of Egypt, can also be found here. Teacher materials. Topics and materials include background information on the site of Tutankhamen including correspondence and author information. Written in first-person story-form are the first three days of Williams' journey into the tomb. Photos are included. Start by looking at the activity guides(under Links and Resources) which include archaeology, architecture, art, geography, math & science, and writing to learn how you can integrate Egypt across the curriculum.This resource was originally recommended by the University of Texas.
Building Community West African StylePosted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it serves as an introduction to West African culture for both teachers and students who have little to no background knowledge of Africa. The unit provides teachers and students with a conceptual framework for learning more about West Africa. Major themes explored include "Creating Communities", " Geography, History and Community", "How an African Community Works", and African Arts in the Community. The unit consists of eighteen lessons arranged according to the themes above, a description of the slides included with the unit, recommended resources such as books and other materials on Africa.
Citation: B. Stanford (1992). Published by the Center for Teaching International Relations, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado 80208.
California NewsreelPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because This website provides the latest in educational videos related to African American history, African cinema, race relations and diversity training. The Library of African Cinema is a video library arranged by topic. A few of the general topics explored are Gender and Women's Studies, Francophone Africa, Political and Economic Development, Anthropology and Folklore, Health Issues and South Africa. In addition, the site provides a concise annotation of each film/video. Some films/videos are available in French and Portuguese. Information about pricing and policies is available at the site, and high schools qualify for discounts. Start by going to Francophone African Films . Here visitors can read additional information about newly released films which focus on Francophone Africa. Or click on Suitable for High School Use . Be aware of the fact that several of the films/videos are available in other languages – French or Portuguese.
Colonial Africa: Films from British Central Africa, 1940s-1960s.Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because of its practical format of short feature films: comedies and documentary films produced in British Central Africa from the 1940s to 1960. Start by viewing these films in chronological order as they are presented in the contents: l. Lux toilet soap commercial (Container title: Mary's lucky day) (b&w, si. with music, 11 min) — 2. The box / Central African Film Unit (1948, col., si., 22 min.) — 3. New acres / Central African Film Unit ; director, Henry Berriff ; producer, Dick Rayner (b&w, sd., 14 min.) — 4. We were primitive / Southern Rhodesia Information Service (1947, b&w, sd, 19 min.) — 5. Five messengers / Central African Film Unit (1948, col., si., 31 min.) — 6. Freedom from fear / Central African Film Unit (1960, b&w, sd., 15 min.) — 7. Rhodesia and Nyasaland news / Central African Film Unit (b&w, sd., 10 min.). 122 min.
Colonial HistoryPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this is a mega-site with a large number of links to other sites on African colonial history. Start by visiting the American Colonization Society, Library of Congress Exhibit section. The U.S. Library of Congress holds the records of the American Colonization Society which established Liberia. The exhibit descriptions provide historical background on this period. The Colonization section is part of the African-American Mosaic exhibit. Another interesting link related to the theme of colonialism in Africa is Dangerous Liaisons: Colonial Concubinage in Eritrea (1890-1941). The full text of this paper which is available in PDF format examines the relationship between Italian men and their African concubines during Italy's colonial rule of Eritrea between 1890-1941. Be aware of the fact that some links may not be working.
Democracy and Development in AfricaPosted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it traces the evolution and failure of development policies, including the IMF stabilization programs that have dominated international efforts on the continent. The author maintains that the authoritarian structure the African states inherited from colonial rule created a political environment that was hostile to development. The text explores alternatives that should be considered in an effort to improve economic and political stability on the continent.
Citation: C. Ake, (1996). The Brookings Institution.
Earth PulsePosted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 6, 2012
Recommended because this National Geographic site provides an immense amount of information regarding relationships of human population to world issues. Especially useful for teaching geography (human, land, movement) and global issues. Start with The Human Condition, then explore the menu bar on the left. For primary students, click on the For Kids link. Reviewed by Sara Adducchio 2012.
Egypt Virtual Classroom (Texas)Posted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this site was developed by a middle school geography teacher. Educators can download lesson plans and homework assignments. The link for Ancient Egypt provides access to additional links related to such themes as the Gift of the Nile, Land of the Dead, Pharaoh, Rosetta Stone, Cleopatra, and other relevant links. Start by clicking on the Ancient Egypt link.
Egyptology ResourcesPosted by: globaledadmin on Thursday, December 24, 2009
Recommended because of its resources on Egyptology. Click on "Essential Resources", under "Main Pages" for links to sites on Copts, Byzantine Egypt, Ptolemeic Egypt, an Ancient Egyptian dictionary, and many others. I recommend teaching about Christian Egypt to get away from stereotyping, and provide a fuller picture of the history and culture. Materials include: journals, magazines, organizations, societies, interesting Egypt pages, personal Egypt pages, other resources. This site comes recommended by Education Index, Suite101.com, Excellence in Education, and LookSmart Editor's Choice and the University of Texas.
Electronic Outreach re Africa, Latin America and the Middle EastPosted by: globaledadmin on Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Envisioning African Futures: Dystopian Predictions and Humanitarian Projects. (Emeritus Lecture Series in Anthropology; 1997)Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because anthropologist Liisa Malkki presents "an array of visions of the future in Africa; scenarios and anticipations of the future that are also laden with visions of what the problems are and how they might or might not be solved." Department of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley, Seventh annual emeriti lecture honoring professor emeritus Elizabeth Colson, October 20, 1997. 88 min. Video/C 5386. Reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
EXPLORING AFRICA: Continents of the World Geography SeriesPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because Reproducible readings are accompanied by activity sheets that ask follow-up questions and propose other activities (matching, map identifications, defining terms, and research and writing). In addition to thumbnail country reports, the reproducible readings cover topography, climate, animals, natural resources, industries, culture, and peoples. It is available at www.socialstudies.com.
Citation: Carson-Dellosa. 2002.
Favorite! Rosetta Stone's Site at the Cleveland Museum of ArtPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this online resource provides access to activities good for use with elementary students as it relates to the study of Ancient Egypt. Materials which can be downloaded and used in the classroom include an Egyptian coloring book, students can take a quiz – testing their knowledge about Egypt and students can print out and build a paper model of a Pharaoh's death mask. Start by visiting the Fact or Fiction section. Here students can learn about pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphs, papyrus, Book of the Dead, pharaohs, Ra, and daily life. Be aware of the fact that the print may be difficult to read.
Hopes on the Horizon.Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because this video chronicles the rise of pro-democracy movements in six African countries during the 1990s: Benin: a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy — Nigeria: a human rights movement challenges the military — Rwanda: Historians build a platform for dialogue — Morocco: Women's rights activists reform the traditional religious family code — Mozambique: Agricultural cooperatives advocate economic reform and land rights — South Africa: A township unites to promote quality education. 2001. 115 min. Video/C 7855. Reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
How Big Is Africa? (1998)Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because this map (24″ x 31″) poignantly illustrates the size of the African continent by superimposing the outlines of Europe, the United States, China on a map of Africa. Accompanied by a curriculum guide with five lesson plans for K-12. Developed by Deborah Smith Johnson and Barbara Brown for the African Studies Center, Boston University .
How Europe Underdeveloped AfricaPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because this text analyzes the colonial relations of production — and the economic and political contradictions — that produced Africa's underdevelopment that of which continues to plague Africa today. I highly recommend reading this text. It counters traditional European perspectives for the need to colonize and civilize the "African".
Citation: Rodney, Walter (1981) This text is published by the Howard University Press .
In and Out of Africa, (1992. 59 min)Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because it explores an important phenomenon of the African colonial history. During the colonial period in the 1920′s, European interest in collecting African art stimulated a transnational trade between Africa and the West. Today this multi-million dollar trade lies largely in the hands of Muslim merchants. This is the story about one merchant.
Internet African History SourcebookPosted by: globaledadmin on Thursday, December 24, 2009
Recommended because this site provides links to articles and references for a wide variety of historical eras and topics, relying on both African and non-African historians of all eras, from Herodotus to Edward Morel to Kwame Nkrumah. Be aware of that not all links are working.
Introduction to the History of African Civilization (Precolonial Africa – Vol. 1)Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it explores the major issues dominating African civilization from the earliest recorded period to the eve of colonial conquest. The book begins by introducing the reader to a discussion of the myths and prejudices underlying most analyses of African issues, and moves into a discussion of the origin of humanity, the similarities between the classical Nile Valley Civilizations of Egypt, Nubia, Kush and Axum, early societies in Central and Southern Africa, Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Islam and Political Change, Africa on the Eve of Partition. The text also has a list of recommended readings. Volume II of this text is also available and explores Colonial and Post Colonial Africa. This text is available from University Press of America .
Citation: C.M. Fyle (1999).
LANICPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because LANIC stands for the Latin American Network Information Center, and is an incredible clearinghouse of information. The maps page supplies regional overviews and country maps. This is a VERY large site, however its alphabetized listing make it easy to use. Updated by Sara Adducchio 2012.
Mapping Africa (1994)Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it is a complete teaching unit that teaches students about the basic physical and political geography of Africa. Also can serve as a review of fundamental geographical concepts. Includes all black line masters need for lessons. This source is comprised of five lessons that require approximately five to six class periods. Appropriate for grades 6-10. This product is available from SPICE/Stanford University .
Multimedia Archives (Pennsylvania)Posted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because it provides links to maps of African cities, country-specific maps, flags, and images of/from African countries. Start by clicking on the link relevant to the African country under study. Be aware of the fact that several of the links associated with the maps of individual African countries may not be working.
Outreach WorldPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because of its resources on regions around the world. Affiliated with the National Resource Center network, this website contains peer-reviewed lesson units for educators. Resources are searchable by region, grade level, subject, resource type, instructional strategies, or country. On this website, you will also find news about various outreach activities currently taking place as well as upcoming workshops, conferences and professional development opportunities offered locally, regionally, nationally and overseas. Updated by Sara Adducchio 2012.
Pyramid (1988. 60 min. Video/C 2142).Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because its colorful animation and live-action sequences tell the story of the planning and construction of the pyramid of Giza. Originally reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley . Be aware of the fact that this video is based on the author's book of the same title .
Relief WebPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this website, managed by the U.N. Department of Humanitarian Affairs, provides a wealth of information on regional crises in Africa and elsewhere in the world. The site provides background information and analyses of conflict and humanitarian disasters, funding appeals and professional resources (including job postings). The site has a vast array of maps detailing refugee movements, food and health situations, combattant areas and other variables for affected countries and regions. Start by taking the tour of the site, listed under Headlines, to learn how to best navigate the site.
Rhodes, (1996. 336 min.)Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it is a candid vision of the birth of apartheid, and the bitter wars that divided a country and devastated the people in a part of Africa. This film is a biography of Cecil Rhodes who arrived to Africa at the age of eighteen to join the diamond rush but soon conceived another ambition: to bring the entire land under
British rule. By the time he was thirty, Rhodes was one of the wealthiest men in the world and ten years later, a new country had been created and named for him, Rhodesia.
Scattered Africa: Faces and Voices of the African Diaspora.Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because this video is a documentary examining the African Diaspora, from the violent scattering of African people away from their continent of origin to their contemporary participation in a global community. The film focuses on the enormous — though largely unknown and unacknowledged — contributions of Africans and their descendants to the wealth and power of the Americans, and portrays elements of African culture that characterize everyday life throughout the Americas today. Dr. Sheila Walker and other scholars and community leaders from such diverse countries as Argentina, Uruguay, Surinam and Brazil discuss their own discovers of their heritage and the scattered transnational community that is the contemporary African Diaspora. 2002. 50 min. Video/C 9315. Reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
SundjataPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because it presents a story of the first King of Mali, born about 1210 A.D. This story is told by a "jali" or "griot" an oral historian of Mali in West Africa. The story of Sundjata is divided into sixteen parts with numerous photos, a map of Mali, and other relevant links. Start by exploring the Part One of the story since this it is told chronologically. Be aware of the fact that this story is an adaption from three written versions of the Epic of Sundjata and is intended for a teenage audience.
Teaching World History: A Resource Book. (1997).Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because it provides lesson plans and ideas that focus on cross-cultural exchange, global themes, and comparative analyses in order to teach historical thinking and inquiry. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 explores approaches to teaching world history and provides world history curricular models; Part 2 explores world history topics and issues (i.e., gender, religion, art, environment, civilizations, political systems, literature, trade, technology, philosophy, etc.); Part 3 provides strategies and lessons for elementary through graduate-level students.
Citation: Roupp, Heidi (editor). Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharp.
The Greatest Pharaohs. (198 min)Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because this four part series examine the lives of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt using expert interviews, computer re-creations, extensive location footage and the latest archaeological and scientific evidence. viewing Part I: Narmer & Hor-Aha: the first pharaohs — Abydos: City of the dead — Saqqara and the Pyramid of Djoser — Bringer of beauty — Kings of the Giza Pyramids. This segment covering 3000 B.C. through 2500 B.C. tells of the master pyramid builder, Imhotep, and the Kings Narmer, Snefru, Hor-Aha and Khafre (Cheops) and others. Includes the building of the Giant Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and other architectural wonders. Part 2: Twilight for the Fourth Dynasty — The boy king — Rebirth — Man of power — The new kingdom — Queen Pharaohs — Revenge. Covers 2500 B.C. through 1500 B.C. tells of the Kings Menkaure (Mycerinus), Userkaf, Pepe I and II, Mentuhotep I, Senusret III, Ahmose I, Tuthmosis I, II and II, and Hatshepsut, the first Queen of Egypt. Also includes the wonders of the ancient cities of Karnak, Luxor and Thebes. Part 3: The heretic — The horizon of the sun — Image of the God of life — Return to ancient Thebes — Dawn of the 19th Dynasty. Covers 1500 B.C. through 1280 B.C. tells of the Kings Amenhotep, Akhenaton and his Queen, Nefertiti, King Tutankhamen, Ay, Horemheb, Ramses I and II, and King Seti I. Part 4: The Great ancestor — The legend of Kadesh — The sea peoples — The Pharaohs from Greece — Til death do us part. Covers 1280 B.C. through 30 B.C. tells of the reigns of Kings Merneptah, Ramses II, and III, Queen Nefertari, Alexander the Great, and the remarkable life and loves of Cleopatra, and her consorts, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Originally reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
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Start by viewing this documentary film on the life of a Khoi Khoi woman who was taken from South Africa in 1810 and exhibited as a freak across Britain. The image and ideas for "The Hottentot Venus" (particularly the interest in her sexual anatomy) swept through British popular culture. A court battle waged by abolitionists to free her from her exhibitors failed. In 1814, a year before her death, she was taken to France and became the object of scientific research that formed the bedrock of European ideas about black female sexuality.
The Story of AfricaPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this online resource can aid both teachers and students in building an accurate historical knowledge base about African History. A major strength of this site is that it validates and encourages the use of African perspectives when studying African History. Start by visiting the Africa and Europe (1800-1914) section, as it relates to the theme of imperialism, colonialism and reconstruction. Here, visitors are provided with a brief overview of Europe's perspectives about Africa. Embedded in this section are additional links to information about the Scramble for Africa, trade wars and religious conversion/resistance. Other related links include Between World Wars (1914-1945) and Independence. The site also links to audio-clips of BBC programming on The Story of Africa.
The Travels of Ibn Battuta — A Virtual Tour with the 14th Century TravelerPosted by: globaledadmin on Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Recommended because of its virtual tour across many countries in the Arab World in medieval times. This site is created by a teacher for the classroom. Topics and materials include Morocco Across North Africa, Cairo, Egypt, On to Syria & Palestine, The Hajj: Medina to Mecca, Persia & Iraq, Further into Persia, The Arabian Sea & East Africa, Anatolia, The Steppe, Return to the Steppes, Delhi, Escape from Delhi, Malaysia & China, Return Home, Andalusia & Morocco, Journey to West Africa, and Writing the Story of Ibn Battuta's Travels — The Rihla. Reviewed originally by April Lukacsko, 4/17/02.
The Treasures of Tutankhamun (29 min. Video/C B 3 969 168 NRLF).Posted by: globaledadmin on Monday, February 8, 2010
Recommended because this program describes the genesis of the exhibition, Treasures of Tutankhamen, which will be seen in six major American cities, including Chicago. The discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen by Howard Carter is portrayed and many of the treasures from the tomb which are included in the exhibition are photographed. Originally reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
Through African EyesPosted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because these texts present African authors on historical and contemporary topics. Selections come from a variety of sources: autobiographies, fiction, poetry, newspaper and magazine articles, radio broadcasts, letters, diaries, speeches, and historical documents. Themes explored in the first volume (The Past: The Road to Independence) include The African Past, The Coming of the European, The Colonial Experience, and the Rise of Nationalism. The second volume (Culture and Society: Continuity and Change) explores such themes as Coming of Age, and Marriage and Family. Through African Eyes is an easy read for the novice teacher or student of African History.
Citation: Clark, Leon. Information about purchasing Through African Eyes Vols. I and II can be obtained by contacting CITE (Center for International Training and Education), The Apex Press, 777 United Nations Plaza, Suite 3C, New York, New York 10017. The phone number is 1-800-316-2739.
Western Sahara, the Last Colony (Africa: Search for Common Ground; 7)Posted by: globaledadmin on
Recommended because it is a part of a series profiling formal efforts by various Sub-Saharan African countries to peacefully resolve contemporary conflicts. The first film deals with the territory of Western Sahara which has been embroiled in conflict, as Morocco has fought the Polisario Front's movement to gain independence in the region. Meanwhile, the future of the Saharawi people, living in exile in refugee camps in Algeria and hoping to return to their homeland, remains unclear. The second film deals with white Afrikaner farm families who are moving north to Niassa, causing fear and suspicion among peasant farmers
in the region. In this film two farmers, one a white Afrikaner, the other a Mozambican villager, meet to discuss how they can live together in an integrated society which benefits both. 1997. 26 min. Video/C 5350. Reviewed by the in the region. In this film two farmers, one a white Afrikaner, the other a Mozambican villager, meet to discuss how they can live together in an integrated society which benefits both. 1997. 26 min. Video/C 5350. Reviewed by the Media Resource Center at the University of Berkley .
Wonders of the African WorldPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Recommended because this website explores the great African civilizations of Nubia, the Great Zimbabwe, Timbuktu, Ethiopia, the Swahili Coast, and the Kingdoms of Dahomey and the Ashanti. The website was constructed by Henry Louis Gates, a Harvard historian, to parallel his PBS/BBC video series exploring these themes. The site works to illuminate the achievements of Africans in these civilizations, and to debunk earlier historical bias or oversight of them. Gates examines this history and the questions it raises from an African-American perspective, in such sections as What Africa Means to Me . Start by reading through the home page and the Wonders page to get a general overview and click on the site map of Africa. Specific to Ghana, go to the Slave Kingdoms . Be sure to visit the sections for kids and classroom for lesson plans.
World History ArchivesPosted by: globaledadmin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Recommended because this site is unique in that it seeks to support the study of world history from different perspectives: some academic, some working-class and some non-Eurocentric. Start by narrowing your search to regional or country specific information. Be aware of the fact that print is very hard to read and visitors may have to click several related links before reaching their final destination.


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Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States and many of the risk factors can be improved by eating right and getting enough exercise. The 100-Day Heart Challenge is a "reality TV"-type experience that gives participants the education and training necessary to make lifestyle changes that will improve their heart health.
The 2014 100-Day Heart Challenge officially begins Thursday, February 6, and goes until Friday, May 16.
Any Utah County woman, age 30 and above, who is not an employee of Intermountain Healthcare and who wants to improve her heart health may apply. Ten participants will be selected and they will each pick a partner.
Each participant goes through testing to assess her current heart health including:
Those same items are tested at the end of 100 days in order to determine the winner of the Challenge. Much of the work in the Challenge is done at home, but the participants attend a weekly nutrition class at Utah Valley Regional and work out in the hospital's Wellness Center where trainers have tailored an individual exercise program for each participant.
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The murder suspect in the case of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar has been linked to a string of attempted kidnappings that occurred three years ago.
According to the San Jose Mercury News, Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, who was charged with Sierra's murder in May, now faces charges in three separate attempted kidnapping and attempted carjacking incidents that occurred at Morgan Hill Safeway parking lots in 2009.
Two of the incidents occurred on March 19, 2009.
According to the report, in the first case, a 36-year-old Morgan Hill woman was leaving the Safeway on Dunne Avenue when a man started walking behind he. When she sped up, so did the follower. She got in her car and locked the door. The man tried to open the door but she drove away.
Later that evening at about 11:30 p.m., a 46-year-old woman was assaulted after walking to her car at the Tennant Station Safeway. A man entered the car through an unlocked door and attacked her with a stun gun. The suspect fled when someone pulled up and heard the victim screaming.
The third case linked to Garcia-Torres occurred just days later on March 26, 2009, according to the Mercury News.
At about 8:40 p.m. an 18-year-old woman parked at the Dunne Avenue Safeway in Morgan Hill when a man snuck into the back seat. The woman was aware of the previous incidents in the area and tried to reach for a pocketknife in her glove compartment. The suspect grabbed her hand, opened the knife and forced the knife to her neck with her own hand. The man got startled when she screamed and ran away, according to the report.
The suspect did not speak during any of the incidents.
Though Garcia-Torres, a former Safeway employee, was 17 at the time of the incidents, he will be charged as an adult, the newspaper reports.
Garcia-Torres was arrested on suspicion of Sierra's murder in May.
Sierra, who grew up in Fremont, disappeared March 16 on her way to a bus stop in rural Morgan Hill.
Though Sierra's body has not been found, Santa Clara County investigators have ruled the case a homicide and said Garcia-Torres' DNA was found on her clothes that were found in a nearby field. As well, Sierra's DNA was found in Garcia-Torres' vehicle.
Garcia-Torres has yet to enter a plea in the case and is scheduled to be arraigned Dec. 10, according to the Mercury News.
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NORMAN — Nothing seems to get U.S. corporations' dander up like a threat to the pay and perks of their chief executives.
That's one explanation for corporate America's superheated, turbocharged, over-the-top reaction to the CEO pay ratio rule recently proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The rule requires most large public companies to calculate the ratio of the pay of their chief executive to the median pay of all their employees. Its general terms were mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act, which imposed numerous regulatory changes on corporate and banking behavior in the wake of the 2008 financial meltdown.
Congress, however, asked the SEC to figure out how to put it into practice. The SEC voted in September to open its proposed version to comments from supporters and opponents for 60 days. Whatever it finally approves won't go into effect until 2015.
Wall Street, big banks and corporate lobbying groups have mustered their troops to fight the most important Dodd-Frank provisions. But the opposition to the CEO rule has a different flavor entirely. It's not unusual for the business community to claim that a new regulation will spell the end of industry. In this case, they're arguing it will threaten the SEC.
It's not hard to see why. Unlike most SEC regulations, the CEO rule isn't really designed to provide information for investors. Rather, it's designed to provide information for the larger community — for society, if you will. Its aim is to provide ammunition for the argument that the share of corporate profits going to top management, and by extension corporate shareholders, has gotten out of control.
That's a sound argument, shared by many management experts and economists who argue that the diversion of corporate resources from workers to executives and shareholders is a major contributor to rising income inequality in the U.S., as well as to other social and economic ills.
For example, British economist Andrew Smithers observes in his new book, "The Road to Recovery," that stock-related bonuses for executives encourage them to make decisions that boost their share prices in the short term, rather than in the long term. The harvest is that they spend corporate capital less on long-term investments, which will set their companies up for future profit, and more on shoveling dividends to investors, which props up their shares quarter by quarter.
The thrust of the business community's attack on the CEO rule is its supposed complexity and cost. The Center on Executive Compensation, a corporate think tank, groused this summer that it's inflexible and "unjustifiably complex." The rule requires companies to calculate the median pay of all employees — that is, the level at which half are paid more and half less — rather than just a simple mean average, which would be easier. Other critics say it will make companies with lots of overseas workers earning Third World wages look especially bad.
Yet these fears may be unfounded. The rule under consideration by the SEC allows companies lots of flexibility in choosing how to calculate median compensation. And they would have more than a year to do so.
It may be true, as some critics say, that the rule doesn't tell investors anything useful — or more precisely, it doesn't tell them anything they don't already know. The salaries of top executives already must be disclosed annually; it doesn't take an advanced computer algorithm for investors in, say, JPMorgan Chase to know that Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon is compensated immensely well ($62.6 million over the last three years).
But it doesn't follow that serving investors should be the limit of the SEC's mandate. Congress thinks that corporate disclosures also can serve a social purpose. Why saddle the SEC with the job of overseeing these rules? It's because the SEC is the only agency with the legal power to mandate corporate disclosures; Congress is simply putting this preexisting authority to use. Nor is this the first time that's happened. As far back as the 1970s, the SEC was ordered to force companies to make environmental disclosures.
But that may be what irks Big Business the most about the CEO pay ratio rule. As Meredith Cross, a corporate lawyer who has walked through the revolving door between the SEC and business world at least four times in her career (two stints at the agency's division of corporate finance, two at the law firm WilmerHale), observed in a recent speech, "requiring companies to post potentially embarrassing information ... can be a very powerful motivator to change corporate behavior. ... There is a significant risk that people will keep pushing for it."
Mary Jo White, the new SEC chair, is also uneasy about "social" disclosures. In a speech this month, she acknowledged concerns that the SEC'Äôs independence could be compromised "by those who seek to effectuate social policy or political change through the SEC'Äôs powers of mandatory disclosure." Those concerns about social agendas, she said, "resonate with me."
But she did vote with the 3-2 majority in September to open the CEO pay rule to public comment.
What corporate managements may not want to admit is that the CEO pay rule may help investors after all. Just as investors have a legitimate interest in whether their companies are big polluters, there's reason to think the ratio of CEO pay to average compensation really is meaningful, as Drucker perceived.


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Donating helps save the earth
As our community prepares to mark Earth Day once again this April 22, the environmental movement has become more and more difficult for everyday people to navigate: a maze of climate change, carbon offsets, emissions guidelines and more.
While these big-picture issues can often seem far removed from everyday life, Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries encourages consumers to remember the widespread impact from one simple act: donating goods.
For 86 years, Wabash Valley Goodwill has been an environmental pioneer of the "reduce, reuse, repurpose" practice, diverting more than 4 million pounds of clothing and household goods from landfills every year. In 2010, Goodwill Industries launched the Donate Movement, a public awareness platform that lets people calculate the social impact of their own clothing and household item donations.
The Donate Movement website also offers consumers a step-by-step guide on how to organize a donation drive at a campus, school or other location, gives bloggers the opportunity to raise awareness by joining the Donate Movement Network, and provides resources on where to bring used goods for donation.
On Earth Day this year, don't forget that small actions can still have a big impact. To find the donation site nearest you visit goodwill.org and join the Donate Movement.
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I have much more experience than I like in cancer treatment facilities. After seeing the cancer-treating mausoleums, the huge payrolls, people rushing to and fro, spending billions of dollars on cancer research, does it make you wonder (maybe a little bit) if the upper medical establishment really wants to cure cancer.
In my lifetime, the only two serious diseases that I know of being cured or prevented is polio and ulcers. Polio was prevented by the research of Dr. Jonas Salk, and a chap from Australia proved that most ulcers were caused by bacterial infection and treatable with antibiotics. These are not billion-dollar foundations, but dedicated persons solving serious illnesses.
Surgery has kept me alive, but the magic pill for all cancers is not even on the horizon, although that has been the monthly headline for over 50 years.
Think about this, If cancer was cured tomorrow, thousands of skilled employees would be unemployed, empty buildings, tons of unusable medical devices, unsold BMWs, and the list goes on and on.
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Africa's mineral wealth and abundant natural resources are no secret. What we also know of much of these commodities is that, in many African countries, the profits yielded from the industries established with the purpose of securing the wealth and inheritance of the citizens of these nations, more often than not, end up in the hands of greedy politicians, easily bribed leaders, and in the pockets of the mostly foreign multinational CEOs and the companies they work for.
For decades, this has been the narrative of a dire situation that only seems to be worsening, and having equally devastating effects in both the lives of those who live in these areas, and the environment surrounding them.
Nigerian photographer, George Osodi, who comes from Nigeria's oil rich southeastern Niger Delta region, has seen firsthand just how disastrous and traumatic the exploitation of these communities and the natural resources in these regions they occupy can be. These images show two specific areas where these distressing conditions have become the norm - in Nigeria's Niger Delta region, and in an illegal gold mine in Ghana.
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A 6,500-square-foot warehouse is under construction in downtown Olympia, the site of a fire more than two years ago that destroyed the building.
The new warehouse is sandwiched between Olympia Fireplace & Spa and the restaurant Ramblin Jack's.
It is set to open in October, said Scott Wall, owner of Scott Wall Construction Inc., the general contractor on the project.
Perhaps most notable about the project to those walking by is that the building's wooden, bowstring trusses have been set in place.
Wall said they won't be visible for long because work will soon begin on the building's facade.
Dick Castle, owner of the building, could not be reached for comment.
The building burned Easter morning in 2011. The warehouse was previously used by Olympia Fireplace & Spa for its vehicle fleet and inventory, but it was not clear whether the business will be moving into the new warehouse. The fire also damaged and temporarily closed the restaurant Ramblin Jack's. Olympia Fireplace's retail storefront was unaffected by the fire.
Downtown Olympia has seen three major fires in recent years, all of them on Fourth Avenue.
An office supply business called Griswold's burned in 2004, followed by the warehouse used by Olympia Fireplace in 2011. Last month, the historic Oyster House restaurant also was destroyed by fire.
Griswold's has yet to be rebuilt, while the owner of Oyster House has said he plans to rebuild.
Meanwhile, Scott Wall Construction has been a local builder in the Olympia area since 1985, Wall said.
Other notable projects for the largely commercial builder include past remodels of the Bayview and Ralph's Thriftway stores; all of the fire stations in Lacey, including the one opposite Saint Martin's University; a remodel of space for South Sound Running in Puyallup; and converting a former auto body shop into a service department for Capitol City Honda.
Although known for its commercial work, the construction company also built eight duplexes at Northwest Pointe, the newest addition to the Panorama retirement community in Lacey.
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Wheels for a vintage Cub Cadet riding tractor mower are what Philip LoPresto hopes to find when he walks into Johnson's Hardware in Groton.
The retired plumbing contractor veers into the adjacent Taylor Rental and Repair Shop and confesses to owner Michael Mattson that he doesn't know the size of the shank.
"If you get the size of the thing, maybe I can look it up in the after-market book," Mattson says.
At 62, restoring the mower helps take LoPresto's mind off the fact that his son, Jeffrey, 31, has lost his job at T-Mobile in Wichita, Kan.
"Imagine looking for a job in this environment," he wonders aloud.
Rising fuel prices, the Wall Street crisis and high consumer prices are taking their toll on the everyday American, LoPresto says. "The average person don't realize how much money they're losing in their 401(k)s and their stocks and stuff like that," he says. "My wife, she goes quilting with some people, her friend there lost, oh, I don't know, maybe $150,000 in the last, you know, when this started."
Store owner Bill Johnson says he completed a remodeling that enabled him to expand his paint and cabinet fixture products last year, "just in time" to avoid the economic downturn.
Retail hardware-store owners facing the current credit crunch are generally holding off on expansions, says Chris Jensen, executive editor of Hardware Retailing, a monthly magazine of the Indianapolis-based North American Retail Hardware's Association.
Otherwise, however, business is healthy because most homeowners are maintaining or repairing their homes instead of buying new or trading up, he says.
The economy still worries Mattson, though.
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Ultimate Linux Box Cooling?
I was impressed by the desire to make a quiet PC—more people should complain to their OEMs/System integrators about this—it is the only way it will be fixed ["Ultimate Linux Box", August 2005]. But I am not sure that removing 100% of the airflow is a positive thing for overall system performance or stability.
I have seen motherboards designed where the processor power supply components can exceed the design rating from the suppliers without airflow. Even if things don't go bad enough to cause system stability issues, it can damage the processor by allowing the CPU voltage to go out of specification. Intel is so concerned about this—they are telling motherboard manufactures to add circuits to the motherboard to monitor the temperature of the processor power supply and modulate the clock of the processor if things get too hot. See Section 9.4 in download.intel.com/design/Pentium4/guides/30235604.pdf.
Thanks—and looking forward to more sub-minute kernel compiles.
Whenever you experiment with any alternate cooling method, always measure and log temperatures. —Ed.
Linux/BSD Confusion
My child is almost two in the picture. The laptop is
running KDE on FreeBSD. He quite plainly CALLED it
"Linux". My wife and I both looked at each other
and at him and he said it again. He has also said
"Ethernet". We are afraid, very afraid.
Thanks for a (decade of a) great publication!
More on the ULB
I'm used to reading the annual Ultimate PC article in Maximum PC magazine each year, and they give a great deal of detail and many more pictures than the Ultimate Linux Box article [August 2005]. However, the big difference between the two articles is that your Ultimate Linux Box does much more customization.
The big question is, if I want to replicate the Ultimate Linux Box, where would I get details on the custom-made power supply cooler modifications?
I went to the Resources page, but many of the things I
would need to access require that I'm a Linux Journal
subscriber. I have subscribed to the Linux Journal
in the past, but for the last year, I simply run out
and purchase Linux Journal.
Articles from that issue will be openly available soon. We'll look for more info on the power supply mods. —Ed.
Ten Years of Progress
The shock has worn off from seeing my name in Linux Journal, and I'm able to write again. [See "Ten Years Ago in Linux Journal", July 2005, page 14.] Has it been ten years since "Novice to Novice" appeared in Linux Journal? It must be. I stopped writing the column after my first child was born and—bless it! —if it's not his tenth birthday already.
And how much has Linux changed (and stayed the same) in ten years. Though I haven't quite made the switch away from Microsoft, I did recently install Fedora Core. In ten years, installation has vastly improved since when I used version 0.99 of Slackware. The Fedora installation was relatively fast and idiot-proof. Everything worked except the modem, and although I'm finally getting DSL installed, I wanted modem access as backup. Turns out I have a PCTel modem, which seems unsupported by the 2.6+ kernel and by the drivers currently out there in Webland.
(Hmmm, could be another "Novice to Novice" here.)
But what's blown me away about Linux are the live CDs. Knoppix and the variations are fantastic not only for emergencies but also just to learn *nix, which is why I got involved with Linux originally.
Ah well! Thanks for remembering me after all these years. Yes, I still
have the 0.99 Slackware CD with the grinning Bob. It just seems right to
keep it.
Become Boring and Pigeonholed, Please
Hi. I've been a subscriber to LJ for several years, and I've never figured out your niche. Servers, or desktops? Sysadmins, application programmers, system developers or home users? Your intention seems to be: appeal to everyone. Unfortunately for me, you cover so many different topics that there is very little in each issue for me.
If you can't figure out your niche, I'll let my
subscription expire in January.
When different areas of information technology can stop learning from each other, we'll pick a "niche". —Ed.
Ergonomic Comments on Ultimate Linux Box
The case on the cover for your Ultimate Linux Box is gorgeous [August 2005]. Beautiful. Amazing.
It also blows. It's a terrible design. Ghastly. Ideal for a computer show, but awful to use. There's no legroom on the box. For many folks, that would mean sitting obliquely or too far from the keyboard—both would cause strain.
Tactile response acts as a brake reducing the amount of impact on the end of the fingers (while, agreed, increasing the finger travel) so the keyboard used may actually increase hand-stress for some. Its placement isn't adjustable for height, and that can be catastrophic for arm stress.
On a much less important note, I'd point out that
the case puts the cooling up very high indeed, into
airspace often several degrees hotter than the rest
of the room.
Paul Pomerleau
The coolant loops need to run well above the motherboard in order to get adequate convective cooling. For daily use, you can build a tall case without the monitor mounts or keyboard shelf. —Ed.
Another Happy Reader
Here's a photo of my son Merit (about 26-months
old) sitting on his trusty fire truck checking out
my July 2005 issue of LJ. When he was done, he went
back into the office and picked up an Advanced C
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Pipe Tip
"Text Manipulation with sed" by Larry Richardson had some useful hints [July 2005]. For instance, I wasn't aware of the ! modification to the range field.
But writing to a file at the same time you are reading it is decidedly dangerous. You are depending on the pipe buffer between cat and sed to hold the entire contents of the file. You are also banking on the assumption that cat will be started and allowed to fill its buffer before the file is written and, therefore, truncated at zero length. A far better way to do this is in two steps:
sed -e 's/$/ mycomputer/' < /etc/exports > tempfile \ && mv tempfile /etc/exports
The mv command is executed only if sed returns
without problems. You don't want to be overwriting important
files with the wrong data!
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Her First Computer T-Shirt
My daughter (2.2-years old) made the transition.
She was introduced to Potato Guy and Tux Paint on my
Linux box. On this day, she learned everything she
needed to know about the mouse operations. A very
proud moment for me, she is on road to becoming
a geek just like her daddy. Elizabeth Su WOHID
Certified (Wireless Optical Human Interface Device),
T-shirt awarded shortly after. You can't start them
too young. This is only the beginning for them.
I am just happy to be there.
Jesse Apple
sed Tip
I read with great interest the article by Larry Richardson entitled "Text Manipulation with sed" [July 2005]. We're in the early stages of porting a MS Access application to Linux using MySQL and Qt to build the GUI. I've recently been working with sed, so the article hit the spot, so to speak.
One thing I noted missing from the article is the fact that when writing commands that substitute one string with another, for example, using slashes to separate the from string and the to string is only one option. Actually, any unique character could be used as a separator. In the example on page 81 (first column, second example), which reads:
cat customer.txt \ sed -e 's/Sam Jones/Samuel Jones/' > customer.txt
The slashes could be replaced by the plus (+) sign (or most any other unique character) as in:
cat customer.txt \ sed -e 's+Sam Jones+Samuel Jones+' > customer.txt
I've found this useful when I'm editing a file containing paths, such as /etc/exports. In this case, the command:
cat /etc/exports | sed -e 's/\/windows/\/winNT/' >/etc/exports
reduces to:
cat /etc/exports | sed -e 's+/windows+/winNT+' >/etc/exports
Bill Lugg
Patent Searching
I've liked open software since the time it had no name yet, when you were nearly a hacker because you had a 1,200-baud modem and a dial-up connection to some friend's BBS.
I'm writing from the old continent, where a battle is being played between software companies who want the ratification by the EU of the right for software patents and developers who don't want to have their mind and ideas limited.
And now the question:
I suppose that any person should be granted the same
rights as anyone else, but in the fight between open
software and non-open software there is a disparity.
Any company developing non-open software can check
any open software to look for similar, copyright
infringing, code. The same right is not granted to
the counterpart. How can we be sure that Microsoft,
Oracle, SAP or anyone else, is not importing code
and concepts from open-source software?
Maybe this issue has been discussed many times,
but I couldn't find a definitive answer to it.
Andrea Rui
GPL violators do sometimes get caught. See gpl-violations.org for examples. —Ed.
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I had a great father's day and hope all
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Of course, the best gift was Paige, my going-to-be-seven-in-September
daughter—and you will see she painted Tux on a rock for me this
father's day. She always has been a good drawer, and her favorite
program is Tux Paint with Tux Racer a close second.
James M. Susanka
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LDAP Question
I just found your OpenLDAP article on
www.linuxjournal.com [July 2005]. I notice you include the
nis.schema, but you don't use NIS at all, correct?
Thanks for any clarification.
Jiann-Ming Su
Craig Swanson replies: thank you for your interest in "OpenLDAP Everywhere Revisited". You are correct that we are not using Network Information System (NIS). The nis.schema provides several essential attribute types that are used in our LDAP directory. For example, nis.schema defines the LDAP entries that take the place of fields in /etc/passwd. For background information on the history of NIS and LDAP, see the IETF RFC2307, "An Approach for Using LDAP as a Network Information Service".
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McALESTER —
A Talihina man died Wednesday from a possible heart attack after a car wreck in Latimer County, according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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Vickery Eckhoff, Subscriber
Uncovering the underground horse meat trade since 2011.
Sorry to interrupt the mood, but have you checked out K-Y Jelly, lately? Forget the advertising copy about its tingly new ingredients—it's tested on animals. Cruelty-free it ain't.
Same goes for Swiffer, Axe deodorant, Dove body wash, Fresh Step and Iams, to name a few.
Feel guilty? Good. That's your inner idealist colliding with your outer mindless consumer—and it's a great time to peek inside your bathroom and kitchen cabinets, your make-up or shaving kit, and see what other animal-unfriendly items await.
Any Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal or Unilever brands in there? Of course. And they're not the only CPG companies that test on animals, either. According to PETA, 219 animals die every minute in a U.S. lab, including mice, rats, cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, monkeys and other creatures. The tests range from Draize eye and skin irritation tests to force-feeding animals toxic substances.
If this is at odds with your values, there's something you can do to stop it. Nothing radical, just a little brand switching—and you don't have to forgo shiny hair, lips and floors to do it.
It's Time To Stop Trusting The World's Most Trusted Brands
What is it with trusted brands being frequent animal testers? Sure, no company wants to admit to it. Years ago, when animal testing was a legal requirement, keeping quiet about it was standard industry practice, so consumers were kept in the dark. But animal testing is no longer required. Many companies now use cruelty-free testing methods, whose results are just as effective, and in many cases, superior.
The market leaders could switch over, sparing animals, improving their products and gaining a new level of consumer confidence. That they don't is a tip-off: they expect your blind trust and your dollars. But you don't have to hand them over, not any more.
This is a more effective form of protest than signing e-petitions in my view. Sure, those are important, but what is it that the world's best-known cruelty-free consumer advocate, Mahatma Ghandi, famously said? Oh yes: be the change you seek. Here's an easy way to do it.
If PETA gets to make up their certification category, do I one, too? Mine will be a certification of certifications,"Stupid ideological manipulation free", and the PETA "cruelty free" fluffy bunny logo won't get it.
But you asked a yes/no question, and I'll answer it: yes…but with the following caveats:
1) it's so so very manipulative and lacking in actual helpful information.
2) PETA is not a credible certifying agency.
Because PETA, like their fluffy bunny certification can only see in shades of black and white, they are unable to see that some animal testing is justified and as such they hurt actual people (yes, people are more important than animals), but getting in the way of medical research.
In my opinion, PETA's dishonesty comes in the form of shading an interpretation. That "219 animals dying every minute" stat that you shared in your article is a good example. My starting suspicion is that this is inflated just as much as they can, with extrapolation, worst-case estimation, and overly broad categorization. From the wording, it is clearly inclusive of everything from pharmaceutical toxicology testing, to academic animal behavioral testing, to industrial toxicology,etc…and just a bit of consumer product testing. Most of this is undoubtedly rats and mice, the mainstay of research, though the picture painted is of bunnies and monkeys (which DO get used in toxicology research…but by law and scientific necessity). Once examined, this stat really doesn't have all that much to do with consumer product testing.
But seriously, should anyone take statisics from PETA and accept them without examination? With their obvious biases and history of hyperbole an clear lack of understanding of the practices that they are criticizing?
"Sorry to interrupt the mood, but have you checked out K-Y Jelly, lately? Forget the advertising copy about its tingly new ingredients—it's tested on animals. Cruelty-free it ain't.
Feel guilty? Good. That's your inner idealist colliding with your outer mindless consumer—and it's a great time to peek inside your bathroom and kitchen cabinets, your make-up or shaving kit, and see what other animal-unfriendly items await."
I think most people would call this a discussion about animal rights.
No wonder you are protecting the use of animals in laboratories. Well nelsoner… yur welcome… Yur welcome for the money you bring home on the backs of animals like me. Do your children know what you do? I came from a laboratory along with 119 other beagles. We all suffered from some type of PTSD because of our imprisonment.
Your science is junk science and you know it otherwise you would not be on here defending your naughty practices. It's okay cause someday you will be out of a job when the rest of the world realizes what you are doing. This little beagle is going to go to the ends of the earth to tell everyone what you are doing and to stop donating to charities who give money to people like you. Can't you find a more honest way to make a living other than at the cost of millions of innocent animals who die at the hands of people like you every year?
The reason animal testing has been phased out of the cosmetics and household markets is because it is inconclusive and cruel. In vitro testing is a much more viable option and maybe you better think about going back to school to learn how to do that so you can stop killing animals.
Today you get the Juno maddest eyes award, not something to be proud of… grrrr
Sorry, am I allowed to talk now?
Actually, I have nothing to offer other than what I have said above. I'm not aware of anyone other than PETA compiling a statistic of animals killed in lab tests of all types.
Total lab testing comes from a number of sources, and pharma, though major, is just one of these. Each new drug in development requires animal toxicology studies, but to different degrees, depending on the details. Translating this to numbers of animals is not at all transparent. Much of the details of what each company is doing is proprietary, as is where it gets done, and most drug development is global these days. What can be said for certain, though, is that most of these will be rats and mice. I suspect that this is even a much stronger trend for toxicity studies in the chemical industry.


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Program overview
Graduate Portfolio programs are opportunities for students to obtain credentials in a cross-disciplinary academic area of inquiry while they are completing the requirements for a masters or doctoral degree. The Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies offers courses focused on philanthropy, volunteerism, nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship. Students who complete the coursework and other requirements receive official certification in Nonprofit Studies as a complement to their advanced degree.
From the Nonprofit Portfolio program, students may expect:
- Community and Professional Development Opportunities: students attend social events with graduate colleagues and alumni who share a passion for the nonprofit sector, including colloquia, lectures, workshops, and other opportunities for networking and developing professional skills.
- Cross-disciplinary Learning with a focus in Nonprofit Studies: students may take courses outside their home department on the approved course list, such as in Social Work, Business, Communication, Community and Regional Planning, Sociology and Information.
- Academic Recognition: completion of the Nonprofit Portfolio Program is certified on students' official UT transcripts.
- Career Advancement: students receive notice of volunteer, internship and job opportunities as members of the listserv.
Program Requirements
With planning and the use of electives, students typically fulfill the requirements of the Portfolio Program without extending the time necessary to complete their graduate degree program.
- Complete 4 courses (12 credit hours) from the list of approved courses, including:
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DURHAM — Duke redshirt junior linebacker Kelby Brown and sophomore placekicker Ross Martin were named ACC Players of the Week following Dukes 13-10 win at No. 16 Virginia Tech.
Duke: Outside hitter Emily Sklar earned ACC Player of the Week accolades Monday after leading the Blue Devils to victories over No. 18 Florida and Miami this past weekend. The citation is Sklars second of the season after the 6-3 sophomore also took home conference player of the week honors earlier this month.
• Following a pair of key ACC wins in Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Duke volleyball team climbed five spots to No. 18 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll. Mondays poll marks the first time the Blue Devils have been ranked in the top 20 since Duke held the No. 17 spot to being the 2011 campaign.
Duke (18-3, 9-1) has been on a tear as of late, winning 14 of its past 15 matches. The Blue Devils are currently tied with No. 12 North Carolina atop the ACC standings after wins over then-No. 18 Florida State and Miami this past weekend.
The Blue Devils return to action this weekend as Duke plays host to Syracuse Friday and Boston College Saturday.
Duke: Mens tennis head coach Ramsey Smith announced Monday the programs spring dual match schedule, which includes 18 matchups against teams listed in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings last year.
The Blue Devils kick off the 2014 slate with a six-match homestand, hosting in-state opponent Elon at the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center in the opener Friday, Jan. 17.
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Grab your school colors, blue and red, or any school image, because Angela wants us to celebrate the kids and teacher's going "Back to School" for this week's Ribbon Carousel Challenge (RCC17).
This week, we're giving a $10 gift certificate to RibbonCarousel.com to one lucky participant!
AND as an added bonus here's an additional challenge:My DD, age 11, came up with this joke to include in this week's challenge.
Q: How did the little ribbons get to school?
A: On the "SPOOL" Bus!
Tell this joke to any child and let us know what they said or how they reacted. It is super cute and corny and I promised her I'd put it on the challenge this week. Up for grabs is a $10 gift certificate to RibbonCarousel.com store!
Your creation can be anything from cards, quilts, sewn items, paper crafts, paintings, anything will work! *** Please remember that your creation must have ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace, thread (basically anything that comes on a spool). ***
Here's some inspiration from the Carousel Crew:
Jessica (made for my kindergartener on her 1st day of school :)
We'd love for you to join us this week! Here are the details:
- Make your creation following the ribbon carousel challenge of the week. Be sure to include some type of ribbon, twine, hemp, lace....basically, anything that comes on a spool.
- Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like SplitcoastStampers, (use the keyword RCC17) with a direct link back to THIS post. Including the challenge graphic isn't a requirement, but sure is appreciated! (A participant of our very first challenge didn't link back or mention our challenge and couldn't be named Top Spool, so don't let that happen to you!)
- Link up your creation using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this post. Your image may take a little while to pop up, but don't worry, it will appear shortly.
- Be sure to come back the Friday after the challenge ends to see if YOU are a Top Spool! :D


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Beautiful scrolls and intricate detailing give this comb the look of a tiara!!
Imagine a princess… a tiara is a jeweled or beaded semi-circle headpiece that can be worn alone or with a veil.
A decorative headpiece that is held in place with comb teeth. It can be worn alone or with a veil attached.
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Perfect look for the price I was about to spend over $150 on a headpiece similar to this one when one of my bridesmaids came around the corner with this in her hand. I wanted the tiara look, without being obnoxious and didn't want the metal headbands hurting my head behind my ears. This piece is perfect and for an awesome price, just enough height to give the tiarra look without going over board. cant wait to wear it!! July 30, 2013
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July 31, 2014
For the last two days our big topic has been the welcomed rain that moved into the area...
Tonight the showers and clouds are blocking our view of the biggest full moon this year. In fact, the moon is 14% bigger and 30% brighter! So why is this? It has to do with the moon's orbit. The moon's orbit is in the shape of an ellipse, meaning on one side of the ellipse it is 30,000 miles closer to the Earth. The two ends of the moon's orbit are called apogee and perigee. Apogee is the farthest point and perigee is the nearest. This weeks full moon is a "perigee moon" located on the near side of the ellipse making the moon appear bigger and brighter.
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