Tag Archives: web sites

What’s a wiki?

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Barbara

Here’s a very short video explaining wikis, from the clever folks at Common Craft: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY[/youtube] Common Craft has many short videos explaining things like RSS, social bookmarking, twitter, blogs, sharing photos online, and more. You can also get them through … Continue reading →

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Earth Day (April 22)

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Barbara

Every April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. Information about UWW’s Earth Day conference on April 22nd and other campus events is online. The federal government’s earthday.gov web site has suggestions for things you can do at home, at work or … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month (April)

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Barbara

How do you celebrate National Poetry Month? Well, read poetry! Also, on April 17th, carry a poem in your pocket. Seriously. It seems that April 17th is the first national Poem In Your Pocket Day. Carry a poem with you … Continue reading →

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FDA has new home page

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Barbara

The Food and Drug Administration has redone its home page, and it looks good! They have made an effort to listen to their users and make the page understandable. The navigation aids are at the top right: a search box … Continue reading →

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March: Women’s History Month

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Barbara

March is Women’s History Month. If you’re interested in researching a topic related to women’s history, resources are plentiful. The Library of Congress is providing information and resources online in celebration of women, using materials it has collected over the … Continue reading →

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