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The Scout Report
March 21, 2008
Volume 14, Number 11
The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080321.php
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Ethics Updates
http://ethics.sandiego.edu/
Created in 1994 by Professor Lawrence M. Hinman of the University of San Diego, the Ethics Updates site is designed primarily to be used to ethics instructors and their students. However, the site is rather interesting, so members of the general public may find themselves making a few return visits. Visitors can use the drop-down tabs on the top of the homepage to make their way through sections that cover some of the basic theories of ethics and also learn more about applied ethics in relation to such issues as animal rights, torture, and world hunger. Moving on, the "Resources" area includes case studies for discussion, a glossary of terms, classic texts in ethics, and ethics surveys. The site is rounded out by a search engine and a selection of videos that deal with various topics in ethics. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Body Explained [Windows Media Player]
http://www.bioedonline.org/body-explained/
BioEdOnline from the Baylor College of Medicine has been producing high-quality educational resources for a number of years, so it's nice to learn about their rather fun and informative "The Body Explained" resource. Narrated and hosted by Cassius Bordelon, PhD, this video production answers a number of common questions about how the body works. The segments are quite brief, and they may just spark a new interest in a curious student. Currently, there are around a dozen or so segments offered on the site, and they cover topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and what causes hiccups. Interested parties can also download the short segments for use in their classroom. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.bioedonline.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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National Annenberg Survey of Youth [pdf]
http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/ProjectDetails.aspx?myId=10
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4oaj9u
First conducted in 2002, the National Annenberg Survey of Youth (NASY) looked into youth attitudes towards gambling, the stigma of mental illness, and uses of media for both entertainment and information. Under the direction of Dr. Dan Romer, the NASY has continued to produce a number of thoughtful reports over the past several years. Visitors can view said reports on this site, and also look at some of their datasets and press releases. At the bottom of the homepage, visitors will find a chronological list of all these materials. Additionally, they can also click on over to the "Recent News" area to find out the latest information from NASY. Finally, visitors can also sign up to receive their RSS feed. [KMG]
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National Geographic: Prehistoric Time Line [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/prehistoric-world/prehistoric-time-line.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5f5epa
Humans haven't roamed the earth for long, and our presence on this planet only dates back around 190,000 years. There are approximately 4.3 billion more years of Earth's history to explore, and this interactive and edifying timeline created by National Geographic helps interested persons explore it. First-time visitors can click around within the timeline to read short descriptions of important events and developments in the Earth's history, complete with visual materials. The events covered here include the initial formation of the Earth all the way up to the recent Ice Ages and the birth of modern humans. Along with this timeline, visitors can also view a photo gallery of the Permian Age and learn more about mass extinctions. [KMG]
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Mostly Medieval: Exploring the Middle Ages
http://www.mostly-medieval.com/explore/
Mostly Medieval accurately describes this webpage, and it's a rather fine potpourri of information related to the Middle Ages. The site was created by Susan Wallace as the result of a research for a novel set in 13th century Scotland. Visitors can make their way through sections such as "Ballads," "Beasties," "Book of Days," "God and War," and "Heradlry." The "Ballads" area is a nice place to start; users can read (and perhaps sing) through such ballads as "Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne," "Gude Wallace," and "The Battle of Harlaw." After that bit of warm-up, visitors should take a look inside the "Book of Days" section to learn more about holy days and celebrations throughout the months. Finally, visitors can also use the A-Z index to look up specific topics of interest. [KMG]
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ArtsEdge: Articles & Reports [pdf]
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/connect/rpt.cfm
Located at the Kennedy Center, the National Arts and Education Network (known as ArtsEdge) "supports the placement of the arts at the center of the curriculum and advocates creative use of technology." Along with creating online teaching resources, activities, and exhibits, they also have a substantial research initiative. On this site, visitors can browse over 35 different reports and articles that have been created by ArtsEdge or one of its partners. Visitors can scroll through the list of available documents or also perform a quick keyword search. The titles offered cover everything from arts education to educational technology, and they include "Arts, Artists, and Teaching," "Media Paints Arts Education in Fading Light," and "What Are They Teaching Art Students These Days?" [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ previously
posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Infinite Mind [Real Player]
http://lcmedia.com/mindprgm.htm
Broadcast on National Public Radio, The Infinite Mind program takes a close investigative look into the inner workings of the human mind through interviews with various medical professionals, artists, and those coping with mental illness. Guests of the program have included everyone from comedienne Margaret Cho to left-handed boxers, or "southpaws," as they are known in the business. Recent programs have included shows on the nature of altruism, shoplifting, Tourette's syndrome, and internal body clocks. Visitors can listen to the various shows online here, read about the radio stations that broadcast the program, and learn more about the company that produces it, Lichtenstein Creative Media. [KMG]
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Color Chart: Reinventing Color from 1950 to Today [Macromedia Flash Player] http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/colorchart/flashsite/
This fun exhibit from MOMA uses the commercial color chart as its organizing function, which allows visitors to look at art several ways. Browse artists alphabetically from Bas Jan Ader's "Primary Time" video, featuring red, blue and yellow carnations to Christopher Williams' photographs of bright red, yellow and green plates in dishwashers. Select "by Medium" to see work sorted into categories: a few media, 16 photographs, a handful of sculptures and other installations, 8 drawings and prints, and almost four dozen paintings. You can also view the art work on a timeline by year – beginning with Marcel Duchamp's "Tu m'" as the only 1918 entry and moving to Robert Rauschenberg's "Rebus" from 1955 makes 1962 seem a watershed year for color, with several stripe paintings by Frank Stella, a couple of paint-by-number Andy Warhols, as well as five of his Marilyn Monroes in different color schemes. It's also possible to view online videos of four artworks as they are being installed at the Museum. [DS]
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After an absence of seven decades, the Second Amendment appears again in the Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court wades into gun-rights debates
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/19/america/scotus.php
Nation awaits D.C. handgun ruling
http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080317/METRO/510890365/1004
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rqacp
Statement of Paul Helmke President of the Brady Center on Supreme Court Oral Arguments
http://bradycampaign.org/media/release.php?release=970
Fighting for Our Right to Bear Arms
http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=9285
Guns Out of Control
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803u/gun-control
FindLaw: U.S. Constitution: Second Amendment
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment02/
Massachusetts Militia Roots: A Bibliographic Study
http://www.history.army.mil/Reference/mamil/Mamil.htm
This week, the Supreme Court began to address the complex question of the Second Amendment. The Amendment states that a "well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." The last time the Supreme Court directly addressed the meaning and intent of this amendment was in 1939, when it upheld a law that restricted sawed-off shotguns on the grounds that this type of weapon had no "ordinary military use." The meaning (and wording) of this amendment has been debated at all levels of society and jurisdiction since it came into existence, and if this week's deliberations are any indication, it may take several months before the Supreme Court issues a ruling in this matter. The case came to the Court because a Washington, DC security guard wanted to take his gun home at night, but is currently unable to do so because the city has a handgun ban. The Court's initial discussion on the matter was far-ranging, as justices touched on everything from debates during the writing of the Bill of Rights to an 18th century ordinance in Boston which required individuals to keep gunpowder on the top floors of their homes for safety reasons. Certainly, it's a development that is worth keeping tabs on, as it could have far-reaching ramifications across the country. [KMG]
The first link will take users to an article from this Wednesday's International Herald Tribune which discusses the Supreme Court's recent discussion and debate on the Second Amendment. The second link leads to a news story from this Monday's Washington Times which talks about the potential ramifications for the District of Columbia, which has had a ban on handguns for over thirty years. Moving on, the third link leads to a statement from the president of the Brady Center, Paul Helmke, on the recent arguments heard before the Supreme Court. In the statement, Helmke stated, "Think how much safer we would all be if we made it harder for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons nationwide, not just in a few areas." The fourth link will take users to an editorial on the right to bear arms which appeared in the Boston Globe on Tuesday. The author, Robert A. Levy, comments on how Washington's ban on firearms might coexist with an interpretation of the Second Amendment that secures the right of individuals to own such weapons. The fifth link leads to a "Flashbacks" feature from The Atlantic magazine that contains links to previously published pieces that debate the true intentions behind the Second Amendment. The sixth link contains an annotated version of the Second Amendment, provided courtesy of FindLaw. Finally, the last link leads to an intriguing document authored by Captain Robert K. Wright, Jr. which traces the roots of the Massachusetts Militia all the way back to the late 1620s. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Scout Report
March 21, 2008
Volume 14, Number 11
The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080321.php
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Ethics Updates
http://ethics.sandiego.edu/
Created in 1994 by Professor Lawrence M. Hinman of the University of San Diego, the Ethics Updates site is designed primarily to be used to ethics instructors and their students. However, the site is rather interesting, so members of the general public may find themselves making a few return visits. Visitors can use the drop-down tabs on the top of the homepage to make their way through sections that cover some of the basic theories of ethics and also learn more about applied ethics in relation to such issues as animal rights, torture, and world hunger. Moving on, the "Resources" area includes case studies for discussion, a glossary of terms, classic texts in ethics, and ethics surveys. The site is rounded out by a search engine and a selection of videos that deal with various topics in ethics. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Body Explained [Windows Media Player]
http://www.bioedonline.org/body-explained/
BioEdOnline from the Baylor College of Medicine has been producing high-quality educational resources for a number of years, so it's nice to learn about their rather fun and informative "The Body Explained" resource. Narrated and hosted by Cassius Bordelon, PhD, this video production answers a number of common questions about how the body works. The segments are quite brief, and they may just spark a new interest in a curious student. Currently, there are around a dozen or so segments offered on the site, and they cover topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and what causes hiccups. Interested parties can also download the short segments for use in their classroom. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.bioedonline.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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National Annenberg Survey of Youth [pdf]
http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/ProjectDetails.aspx?myId=10
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4oaj9u
First conducted in 2002, the National Annenberg Survey of Youth (NASY) looked into youth attitudes towards gambling, the stigma of mental illness, and uses of media for both entertainment and information. Under the direction of Dr. Dan Romer, the NASY has continued to produce a number of thoughtful reports over the past several years. Visitors can view said reports on this site, and also look at some of their datasets and press releases. At the bottom of the homepage, visitors will find a chronological list of all these materials. Additionally, they can also click on over to the "Recent News" area to find out the latest information from NASY. Finally, visitors can also sign up to receive their RSS feed. [KMG]
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National Geographic: Prehistoric Time Line [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/prehistoric-world/prehistoric-time-line.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5f5epa
Humans haven't roamed the earth for long, and our presence on this planet only dates back around 190,000 years. There are approximately 4.3 billion more years of Earth's history to explore, and this interactive and edifying timeline created by National Geographic helps interested persons explore it. First-time visitors can click around within the timeline to read short descriptions of important events and developments in the Earth's history, complete with visual materials. The events covered here include the initial formation of the Earth all the way up to the recent Ice Ages and the birth of modern humans. Along with this timeline, visitors can also view a photo gallery of the Permian Age and learn more about mass extinctions. [KMG]
------
Mostly Medieval: Exploring the Middle Ages
http://www.mostly-medieval.com/explore/
Mostly Medieval accurately describes this webpage, and it's a rather fine potpourri of information related to the Middle Ages. The site was created by Susan Wallace as the result of a research for a novel set in 13th century Scotland. Visitors can make their way through sections such as "Ballads," "Beasties," "Book of Days," "God and War," and "Heradlry." The "Ballads" area is a nice place to start; users can read (and perhaps sing) through such ballads as "Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne," "Gude Wallace," and "The Battle of Harlaw." After that bit of warm-up, visitors should take a look inside the "Book of Days" section to learn more about holy days and celebrations throughout the months. Finally, visitors can also use the A-Z index to look up specific topics of interest. [KMG]
--------
ArtsEdge: Articles & Reports [pdf]
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/connect/rpt.cfm
Located at the Kennedy Center, the National Arts and Education Network (known as ArtsEdge) "supports the placement of the arts at the center of the curriculum and advocates creative use of technology." Along with creating online teaching resources, activities, and exhibits, they also have a substantial research initiative. On this site, visitors can browse over 35 different reports and articles that have been created by ArtsEdge or one of its partners. Visitors can scroll through the list of available documents or also perform a quick keyword search. The titles offered cover everything from arts education to educational technology, and they include "Arts, Artists, and Teaching," "Media Paints Arts Education in Fading Light," and "What Are They Teaching Art Students These Days?" [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ previously
posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Infinite Mind [Real Player]
http://lcmedia.com/mindprgm.htm
Broadcast on National Public Radio, The Infinite Mind program takes a close investigative look into the inner workings of the human mind through interviews with various medical professionals, artists, and those coping with mental illness. Guests of the program have included everyone from comedienne Margaret Cho to left-handed boxers, or "southpaws," as they are known in the business. Recent programs have included shows on the nature of altruism, shoplifting, Tourette's syndrome, and internal body clocks. Visitors can listen to the various shows online here, read about the radio stations that broadcast the program, and learn more about the company that produces it, Lichtenstein Creative Media. [KMG]
------
Color Chart: Reinventing Color from 1950 to Today [Macromedia Flash Player] http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/colorchart/flashsite/
This fun exhibit from MOMA uses the commercial color chart as its organizing function, which allows visitors to look at art several ways. Browse artists alphabetically from Bas Jan Ader's "Primary Time" video, featuring red, blue and yellow carnations to Christopher Williams' photographs of bright red, yellow and green plates in dishwashers. Select "by Medium" to see work sorted into categories: a few media, 16 photographs, a handful of sculptures and other installations, 8 drawings and prints, and almost four dozen paintings. You can also view the art work on a timeline by year – beginning with Marcel Duchamp's "Tu m'" as the only 1918 entry and moving to Robert Rauschenberg's "Rebus" from 1955 makes 1962 seem a watershed year for color, with several stripe paintings by Frank Stella, a couple of paint-by-number Andy Warhols, as well as five of his Marilyn Monroes in different color schemes. It's also possible to view online videos of four artworks as they are being installed at the Museum. [DS]
-----
After an absence of seven decades, the Second Amendment appears again in the Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court wades into gun-rights debates
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/19/america/scotus.php
Nation awaits D.C. handgun ruling
http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080317/METRO/510890365/1004
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rqacp
Statement of Paul Helmke President of the Brady Center on Supreme Court Oral Arguments
http://bradycampaign.org/media/release.php?release=970
Fighting for Our Right to Bear Arms
http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=9285
Guns Out of Control
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803u/gun-control
FindLaw: U.S. Constitution: Second Amendment
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment02/
Massachusetts Militia Roots: A Bibliographic Study
http://www.history.army.mil/Reference/mamil/Mamil.htm
This week, the Supreme Court began to address the complex question of the Second Amendment. The Amendment states that a "well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." The last time the Supreme Court directly addressed the meaning and intent of this amendment was in 1939, when it upheld a law that restricted sawed-off shotguns on the grounds that this type of weapon had no "ordinary military use." The meaning (and wording) of this amendment has been debated at all levels of society and jurisdiction since it came into existence, and if this week's deliberations are any indication, it may take several months before the Supreme Court issues a ruling in this matter. The case came to the Court because a Washington, DC security guard wanted to take his gun home at night, but is currently unable to do so because the city has a handgun ban. The Court's initial discussion on the matter was far-ranging, as justices touched on everything from debates during the writing of the Bill of Rights to an 18th century ordinance in Boston which required individuals to keep gunpowder on the top floors of their homes for safety reasons. Certainly, it's a development that is worth keeping tabs on, as it could have far-reaching ramifications across the country. [KMG]
The first link will take users to an article from this Wednesday's International Herald Tribune which discusses the Supreme Court's recent discussion and debate on the Second Amendment. The second link leads to a news story from this Monday's Washington Times which talks about the potential ramifications for the District of Columbia, which has had a ban on handguns for over thirty years. Moving on, the third link leads to a statement from the president of the Brady Center, Paul Helmke, on the recent arguments heard before the Supreme Court. In the statement, Helmke stated, "Think how much safer we would all be if we made it harder for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons nationwide, not just in a few areas." The fourth link will take users to an editorial on the right to bear arms which appeared in the Boston Globe on Tuesday. The author, Robert A. Levy, comments on how Washington's ban on firearms might coexist with an interpretation of the Second Amendment that secures the right of individuals to own such weapons. The fifth link leads to a "Flashbacks" feature from The Atlantic magazine that contains links to previously published pieces that debate the true intentions behind the Second Amendment. The sixth link contains an annotated version of the Second Amendment, provided courtesy of FindLaw. Finally, the last link leads to an intriguing document authored by Captain Robert K. Wright, Jr. which traces the roots of the Massachusetts Militia all the way back to the late 1620s. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
