Learn the Net News--another service from Learn the Net.com http://www.learnthenet.com

Vol. 4, No. 37 -- Week of November 3, 2002

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Our friendly guidebook, "The Portable Learn the Net," is an easy way to help a friend or relative get connected. And it’s economical—only US $9.95. Place your order at http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm .

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If it feels like air travel is getting more uncomfortable, you’re right. Seat sizes have been shrinking. But not all seats are created equal. Some, like bulkhead seats, have more legroom than others. To find the right fit, visit SeatGuru, a site that analyzes seating by airline and aircraft: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Recently we received an email from India, informing us that President A P J Abdul Kalam used Learn the Net as part of a lesson for aspiring Indian technology students in Bangalore. To be chosen as a resource by such a distinguished educator is a great honor: http://news.indiainfo.com/2002/10/28/28kalam1.html

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tenthings.htm

 

1. Ask a librarian: http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/

2. Find classic cartoons: http://www.bcdb.com/

3. Simulate the solar system: http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/

4. Explore abandoned places: http://www.abandoned-places.com/

5. See what you still believe: http://www.iusedtobelieve.com/

6. Take an animated trip through the human body: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_gallery.html

7. Visit the Museum of Useful Things: http://www.themut.com/site/

8. Discover the amazing history of the toilet: http://www.plumbingworld.com/toilethistoryindia.html

9. Learn about the comedic career of Bob Hope: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/bobhope/

10. Browse through found photographs: http://moderna.org/lookatme/pages/index/151-180.html

 

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Michael Lerner

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