Food for Thought - August 2003
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Webgrammar's Food for Thought - ISSN: 1530-034X
Editor and Publisher: Judy Vorfeld
mailto:judyvorfeld@webgrammar.com URL: http://www.webgrammar.com
November - December 2003
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CONTENTS
Note from Judy
Windows Keystroke & Tips - How to change cases using keystrokes
Did you Know - Using "good" and "well"
Recommendations
Arts
Education
Grammar
Reference
Science/Technology
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NOTE FROM JUDY
1. Ever wonder where I find such excellent and interesting web-
sites? I belong to some discussion lists, and often, when reading
them, come across sites that I think you'll like. I also subscribe
to some dandy ezines. Let me recommend one of my favorites: Barbara
J. Feldman's Surfing the Net with Kids. http://www.surfnetkids.com.
2. Thanks for all the interesting emails you-all have sent me this
past year. I appreciate your comments, ideas, and recommended links!
I wish for each of you a beautiful, healthy holiday season, and
I'll be back with you in January.
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WINDOWS KEYSTROKES & TIPS - HOW TO CHANGE CASES USING KEYSTROKES
Microsoft Word: Shift + F3
WordPerfect: Ctrl + K
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DID YOU KNOW - USING GOOD AND WELL
Q. Could you please explain how to use good and well properly?
A. I'm going to call on Professor Paul Brians to help you with
this. First, note that "good" is an adjective and "well" is an
adverb.
Professor Brians says that you do something well, but you give
someone something good. The exception he notes, is verbs of
sensation in phrases such as "the pie smells good," or "I feel
good."
Some people think you should never say "I feel good, but Brians
says, "Despite the arguments of nigglers, this is standard usage.
Saying 'the pie smells well' would imply that the pastry in
question had a nose. Similarly, 'I feel well' is also acceptable,
especially when discussing health; but it is not the only correct
usage."
Source: http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/good.html
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RECOMMENDATIONS
ARTS
CHARLES W. CUSHMAN PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION
Cushman, amateur photographer and Indiana University alumnus,
bequeathed approximately 14,500 Kodachrome color slides to his
alma mater. The photographs in this collection bridge a thirty-
two year span from 1938 to 1969, during which time he extensively
documented the United States as well as other countries.
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/
GREATEST ALBUM COVERS THAT NEVER WERE
One hundred established graphic and fine artists were approached
to create the definitive album cover of their favorite recording
artist. Each chose an iconic musical subject from the 1940s to
the present and from the genres of rock, blues, jazz, country,
and soul music. The result is an original and highly creative
collection of contemporary art.
http://www.theartrocks.com/
THE HEDDA MORRISON PHOTOGRAPHS OF CHINA, 1933-1946
http://hcl.harvard.edu/harvard-yenching/morrison/
TODAY IN LITERATURE
Today in Literature features a new original biographical
story each calendar day about the great writers, books,
and events in literary history.
http://www.todayinliterature.com/
THE USDA PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER
All photographs in the USDA Online Photography Center site are
in the public domain. You may use them as you wish, with their
blessing, however they may not be used to infer or imply USDA
endorsement of any product or position. Neither should they be
used to distort the reality of the image they portray.
http://www.usda.gov/oc/photo/opchomea.htm
EDUCATION
ACTIVITY IDEAS
From Patricia Polacco
http://tinyurl.com/xt2v
ARITHMETIC 24 GAME
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/math-24.htm
BEN'S GUIDE
Ben Franklin was chosen to represent GPO Access since he was
involved in setting up the first public library in America and his
work during the early days of government printing has led some
people to give him the honorary title of "first public printer" of
the United States. Information and interactive activities for
educators, parents, and K-12 students.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/index.html
FACT MONSTER
Atlas, almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia. From Information Please.
http://www.factmonster.com/us.html
JOURNAL IDEAS
Creative writing ideas for different grade levels
http://staff.norman.k12.ok.us/~sandrae/handouts/258journal.html
PICTURE STORY STARTERS
Write your own stories with these printable worksheets. These
writing exercises present a picture and a space for the teacher or
parent to type in a word list for the student to use. Choose either
color or black and white pictures for the student to color with the
clip art worksheets.
http://www.storyit.com/Starters/picstart.htm
POLARHUSKY.COM
Join Arctic Transect 2004 An Educational Exploration of Nunavut.
Setting out to document arctic climate change we will dogsled the
territory of Nunavut, meeting Inuit Elders and students, to explore
traditional ecological knowledge in the remote communities visited
along the trail while gathering scientific data daily from the
field for NASA and Environment Canada.
http://www.polarhusky.com/
RADICALLY REDUCED RADIOLARIANS
It is the year 2015, and you and your research team are experts at
the esteemed Microbiology and Micropaleontology University. You're
fully aware that living organisms are influenced by internal cues
and by external cues, such as change in the environment. You know
that each plant and animal has a different structure that serves
unique functions, and there are millions of species of animals,
plants, and microorganisms today and in the earth's history.
Scientists have noticed a sharp decline in the population of
radiolarians, a kind of microscopic ocean organism, and are asking
the U.S. Congress for funds to study this phenomenon. Your expertise
is about to be called upon for a task of international importance.
http://teacherweb.com/NY/ToddSchool/MrsPhethean/index.html
GRAMMAR
COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH: PROFESSOR PAUL BRIANS' SITE
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html
DAILY GRAMMAR
A great way to check grammar knowledge. Use the archives or sign up
twice a year for daily e-mail lessons. Quizzes take four minutes
http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html
GRAMMAR CENTRAL
Links to both a teacher's notes on grammar lessons and copies of
the lessons themselves. Be sure to check the index, which is an
alphabetized list of definitions.
http://www.longview.k12.wa.us/mmhs/wyatt/homework/grammar/gramm.html
MRS. BLUEZETTE'S GRAMMAR CORNER
"A PBS mind in an MTV world." Delightful, highly educational articles
by a wonderful English language wizard (umm...wizette).
http://www.newsblues.com/grammar.htm
PROFESSOR CHARLES DARLING'S GRAMMAR SITE
Outstanding to use as a quick reference for your grammar questions.
http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm
REFERENCE-GENERAL
BIBLIOPOLY
Database of rare and antiquarian books for sale. Five languages.
http://www.bibliopoly.com/
BOOKFINDER4U
A book search and price comparison service
http://www.bookfinder4u.com
CAREER VOYAGE
Start exploring career options: whether you are in high school,
have graduated, have a vocational certificate, have a 2- or 4-year
college degree, or have knowledge and skills acquired through
training centers, on-the-job training, or work experience. Be in
demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a
brighter future. View the hottest occupations in the U.S. with the
fastest growth rate and the most job openings.
http://www.careervoyages.gov/
CONSCIOUS CONSUMER
Center for a New American Dream's Conscious Consumer Marketplace,
where it's easier for you to buy environmentally and socially
responsible versions of everyday items-from coffee to paper to
energy for your home.
http://www.newdream.org/consumer/marketplace.html
DECLARE YOURSELF
A national nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign to energize and empower
a new movement of young voters to participate in the 2004 presi-
dential election.
http://www.declareyourself.com/
DRUCKER ARCHIVES
As a writer, teacher, and consultant for more than sixty years,
Peter Drucker has created and articulated the concepts that have
made management a field of legitimate academic inquiry and
professional practice. The Drucker Archive contains Drucker's life
works, and will serve students, managers, scholars, and researchers.
http://drucker.cgu.edu/DruckerArchives/data/index.htm
EASY BIB
Two subscription citation services and one free one: MyBib.
MyBib creates bibliographic citations based on Modern Language
Association (MLA) style.
http://www.easybib.com/
HomeTownLocator GAZETTEER
U.S. Gazetteer of Physical Features, Cultural Features and Census
2000 Information Location information for 1.8 million physical and
cultural features with links to maps and aerial photos: search by
city, town, county, state or zip code.
http://Gazetteer.HomeTownLocator.com
NEW DICTIONARY OF CULTURAL LITERACY, 3RD ED.
Available from Bartleby. The manifestation of one of the most
influential modern educational theories, the 6,900 entries in this
major new reference work form the touchstone of what it means to be
not only just a literate American but an active citizen in our
multicultural democracy.
http://www.bartleby.com/59/
NOODLETOOLS QUICK CITE
Quick Cite, from NoodleTools.com, is an MLA citation creator.
http://www.noodletools.com/quickcite/
RECALLS.GOV
To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe,
hazardous, or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly
different jurisdictions have joined together to create a one-stop
shop for U.S. Government recalls.
www.recalls.gov
VITAL COMMUNITIES
Cities and towns throughout the U. S. struggle with urban sprawl,
declining neighborhoods, and deserted downtowns, but a new wave of
interest in revitalizing our communities is sweeping the country.
The resources on this site attempt to document the work being done
in some cities and towns and to provide information that can inspire
and assist other communities in reinventing their surroundings.
http://www.vitalcommunities.com/
WORLD AIRPORT CODES
http://www.world-airport-codes.com
WORLD MAPS AND ATLASES
Most of the map sites also have extensive country and regional maps
http://www.mapsarea.com/
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
ATOMS FAMILY
Educational activities dealing with energy and are being presented
by famous gothic horror characters.
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
The site is edited by F. Scott Robert, a pseudonym for an enthusiastic
lackey at an Antarctic station who enjoys his or her job and has an
excellent work record. Written from McMurdo Station.
http://www.bigdeadplace.com/
BIOMED CENTRAL
An independent publishing house committed to providing immediate free
access to peer-reviewed biomedical research
http://www.biomedcentral.com/
HANGING TEN (SCIENCE WIRE)
Topics include: basics behind the formation of ocean wave; physics
of surfing; how tides affect surf; forecasting surf; the earth's
hydrosphere; weather information and background on wave formation
and other things surfers care about. Mainly text with a few graphics,
videos, and some offline activities.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/theworld/surfing/index.html
NASA Future Computing and Communications Technologies [Windows Media
Player, RealOne Player, Microsoft PowerPoint]
http://cictedu.arc.nasa.gov/courses/spring2003/broadcast.html
SEEING, HEARING, AND SMELLING THE WORLD
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Fascinating articles with visual
examples.
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/
VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY.NET
http://www.visualanthropology.net/
EXTENSIVE LIST OF MATHEMATICIANS
Biographies from the University of St Andrews, Scotland
http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html
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