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deborahnolan74

MOOCs Directory - 0 views

  • MOOCs: MOOCs are free non-degree online courses with open unlimited global enrollment to anyone who desires to learn, and regardless of their current educational level.
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      MOOCs are free online courses for everyone regardless of their educational level.  For example: www.lynda.com an online educational site that offers free courses pertaining to software coding, web browsing, etc.
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    8. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs):  MOOCs are free non-degree online courses with open unlimited global enrollment to anyone who desires to learn, and regardless of their current educational level. http://www.moocs.co Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): A massive open online course (MOOC) is a free Web-based distance-learning program that is designed for the participation of large numbers of geographically dispersed students. http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/massively-open-online-course-MOOC  
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    Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs):  MOOCs are free non-degree online courses with open unlimited global enrollment to anyone who desires to learn, and regardless of their current educational level. http://www.moocs.com
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    MOOCs Massive Open Online Course Providers
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    MOOCs Massive Open Online Course Providers
LINDA RANDOLPH

15 Free Tools for Web-based Collaboration - 1 views

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    There are many free web-based tools for Web-based collaboration. These are valuable tools especially for distance learners or anyone needing to collaborate on a project with someone in a different geographical location.
Jon Lawson

Creative Commons - 0 views

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    Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that enables the sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools. Our free, easy-to-use copyright licenses provide a simple, standardized way to give the public permission to share and use your creative work - on conditions of your choice. CC licenses let you easily change your copyright terms from the default of "all rights reserved" to "some rights reserved."
Reshunda Pickens

Lance's life: Travel, kids, golf handicap 'down to a 9' - 0 views

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      The score for this article was an 88.7-Good, based off of the criteria provided in the article "Ten C's for evaluating internet resources" by Richmond, Betsy; Everhart, Nancy; Auer, Nicole J. This is why this score was received:  Currency (0 to 15 Points)  The site has the date of last revision posted. Yes  The site has been updated recently. Yes  Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. No  Total: 10  Content (0 to 15 Points)  The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. Yes  This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. N/A  The information on the topic is thorough. Yes  The information is accurate. Yes  The purpose of the page is obvious. Yes  The information is in good taste. Yes  The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Yes  Total: 15  Authority (0 to 10 Points)  The authors are clearly identified. Yes  The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. Yes  There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. Yes  You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Yes  Total: 10  Navigation (0 to 10 Points)  You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. Yes  The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. Yes  The links are easy to identify. Yes, there is an abundance of links referencing topics directly related to the article.  The links are logically grouped. Yes  The layout is consistent from page to page. Yes  There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. Yes  The links are relevant to the subject. Yes  The icons clearly represent what is intended. Yes  Total: 10  Experience (0 to 10 Points)  The page fulfills its intended purpose. Yes  The page is worth the time. Yes  The page's presentation is eye-catching. Yes  The site engages the visitor to spend time there. Yes  Total: 10  Mul
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    Lance Armstrong is the athlete who came out with the shocking news that he cheated for his Tour de France wins. This is the state of his life a year after. The score for this article was an 88.7-Good, based off of the criteria provided in the article "Ten C's for evaluating internet resources" by Richmond, Betsy; Everhart, Nancy; Auer, Nicole J. This is why this score was received: Currency (0 to 15 Points) The site has the date of last revision posted. Yes The site has been updated recently. Yes Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. No Total: 10 Content (0 to 15 Points) The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. Yes This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. N/A The information on the topic is thorough. Yes The information is accurate. Yes The purpose of the page is obvious. Yes The information is in good taste. Yes The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Yes Total: 15 Authority (0 to 10 Points) The authors are clearly identified. Yes The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. Yes There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. Yes You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Yes Total: 10 Navigation (0 to 10 Points) You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. Yes The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. Yes The links are easy to identify. Yes, there is an abundance of links referencing topics directly related to the article. The links are logically grouped. Yes The layout is consistent from page to page. Yes There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. Yes The links are relevant to the subject. Yes The icons clearly represent what is intended. Yes Total: 10 Experience (0 to 10 Points) The page fulfills its intended purpose. Yes The page is worth the time.
Reshunda Pickens

Obama to propose key changes in data collection program - NBC Politics - 0 views

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      The score for this article was an 76 -Average based off of the criteria provided in the article "Ten C's for evaluating internet resources" by Richmond, Betsy; Everhart, Nancy; Auer, Nicole J. This is why this score was received:  Currency (0 to 15 Points)  The site has the date of last revision posted. Yes  The site has been updated recently. Yes  Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. No  Total: 10  Content (0 to 15 Points)  The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. Yes  This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. No  The information on the topic is thorough. No  The information is accurate. Yes  The purpose of the page is obvious. Yes  The information is in good taste. Yes  The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Yes  Total: 10.7  Authority (0 to 10 Points)  The authors are clearly identified. Yes  The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. No  There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. No  You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Yes  Total: 5  Navigation (0 to 10 Points)  You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. Yes  The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. Yes  The links are easy to identify. Yes, on the physical page there are hyperlinks provided that correspond to different topics relating to the article.  The links are logically grouped. Yes  The layout is consistent from page to page. Yes  There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. Yes  The links are relevant to the subject. Yes  The icons clearly represent what is intended. Yes  Total: 10  Experience (0 to 10 Points)  The page fulfills its intended purpose. Yes  The page is worth the time. Yes  The page's presentation is eye-catching. Yes  The site engages the visitor to spend time there. Yes  Total: 10 
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    The score for this article was an 76 -Average based off of the criteria provided in the article "Ten C's for evaluating internet resources" by Richmond, Betsy; Everhart, Nancy; Auer, Nicole J. This is why this score was received: Currency (0 to 15 Points) The site has the date of last revision posted. Yes The site has been updated recently. Yes Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. No Total: 10 Content (0 to 15 Points) The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. Yes This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. No The information on the topic is thorough. No The information is accurate. Yes The purpose of the page is obvious. Yes The information is in good taste. Yes The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Yes Total: 10.7 Authority (0 to 10 Points) The authors are clearly identified. Yes The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. No There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. No You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Yes Total: 5 Navigation (0 to 10 Points) You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. Yes The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. Yes The links are easy to identify. Yes, on the physical page there are hyperlinks provided that correspond to different topics relating to the article. The links are logically grouped. Yes The layout is consistent from page to page. Yes There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. Yes The links are relevant to the subject. Yes The icons clearly represent what is intended. Yes Total: 10 Experience (0 to 10 Points) The page fulfills its intended purpose. Yes The page is worth the time. Yes The page's presentation is eye-catching. Yes The site engages the visitor to spend time there. Yes Total: 10 Multimedia (0 to 10 P
Jazz Hedrick

EBSCOhost: A&M RECORDS, INC. V. NAPSTER INC. - 0 views

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      This is very important. Much of the industry as a whole was against this file sharing system. There were actually more plaintiffs than solely A&M.
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      In essence this software was allowing a place for studio recorded music to be distributed for free over the internet for download.
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      The music companies won the case because Napster had no permission by the companies to allow uncharged distribution of their music.
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    • Jazz Hedrick
       
      This article is reiterating the vast amount of issues that were associated with the free distribution of music that Napster had no rights to.
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      Under Copyright Law, ALL music passed through Napster should have had adequate permissions for distribution and the case extended from the original claims to the Ninth Circuit filing an injunction against Napster.
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      Pursuant to the ruling in the case, Napster became piled with injunctions against them for their copyright infringing activities.
Jose Nieves

Networking Rebellion: Digital Policing and Revolt in the Arab Uprisings | The Abolitionist - 0 views

  • Because Egyptian television and radio were state-controlled, the internet became a means to publicize the demonstrations and evade state censorship. As a result, the Egyptian and other Arab uprisings have largely been described as a series of “Twitter” or “Facebook” revolutions.
  • global democracy, allowing repressed peoples to find each other and network in ways which were previously impossible or too dangerous under authoritarian regimes.
  • nternet and cellphone services were cut in a desperate attempt to stop the escalating protests.
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  • consequences of this action actually increased mobilizations.
  • The disruption of cellphone [sic] coverage and Internet on the 28th exacerbated the unrest in at least three major ways. It implicated many apolitical citizens unaware of or uninterested in the unrest; it forced more face-to-face communication, i.e., more physical presence in streets; and finally it effectively decentralized the rebellion on the 28th through new hybrid communication tactics, producing a quagmire much harder to control and repress than one massive gathering in Tahrir
  • While the Egyptian government attempted to use digital technologies as a way to repress the uprisings, networks of activists from around the world quickly mobilized in solidarity with the pro-democracy movement.
  • Telecomix, a decentralized organization of Internet activists, quickly organized to provide free fax numbers and dial-up internet access to activists in Egypt so they could publicize the events and demonstrations occurring across the country.
  • echnologies still remain an important tool in transmitting information and spreading news of repression.
  • The Tor Project, a free piece of software that allows users to anonymously connect to the internet and evade state surveillance, has been critically important in allowing activists to avoid identification and repression.
  • digital-information technologies both provide activists with opportunities to communicate and network while also enabling new modes of repression, censorship, and surveillance.
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      gave me good insight on how technology helped them
  • Navid Hassanpour wrote in his study, “Media Disruption Exacerbates Revolutionary Unrest”:
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    helps with how the used tec to fight back
Maliq Singleton

About MOOCs - 0 views

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    These courses can be fully taken online. They are 'open' in the sense that they can be accessed by anyone anywhere as long as you have an internet connection, and that they are free of charge. And they are called 'massive' because generally they go for large target groups.
troy seaton

Wireless electricity? It's here - CNN.com - 0 views

  • What's the trick?
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      This talks about how the wireless energy works.
  • Wireless homes Don't worry about getting zapped: Hall assures that the magnetic fields used to transfer energy are "perfectly safe" -- in fact, they are the same kind of fields used in Wi-Fi routers.
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      Plans for use in future homes, a wire-free energy tranfer throughout the homes.
  • In the house of the future, wire-free energy transfer could be as easy as wireless internet. If all goes to WiTricity's plans, smartphones will charge in your pocket as you wander around, televisions will flicker with no wires attached, and electric cars will refuel while sitting on the driveway.
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  • WiTricity have already demonstrated their ability to power laptops, cell-phones, and TVs by attaching resonator coils to batteries -- and an electric car refueller is reportedly in the works.
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      Other ways that this tech has been used.
  • When Hall first saw the wireless bulb, she immediately thought of medical technology -- seeing that devices transplanted beneath the skin could be charged non-intrusively.
  • WiTricity is now working with a medical company to recharge a left-ventricular assist device -- "a heart-pump essentially." The technology opens the door to any number of mobile electronic devices which have so far been held back by limited battery lives.
  • What's next? The challenge now is increasing the distance that power can be transferred efficiently. This distance -- Hall explains -- is linked to the size of the coil, and WiTricity wants to perfect the same long-distance transfers to today's small-scale devices. For this reason, the team have high hopes for their new creation: AA-sized wirelessly rechargeable batteries. For Hall, the applications are endless: "I always say kids will say: 'Why is it called wireless?'" "The kids that are growing up in a couple of years will never have to plug anything in again to charge it."
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      Future products in development.
  • Dr Katie Hall is developing ways to transfer power without wires In the home of the future, wireless energy will be as common as Wi-Fi Internet, she believes The technology could lead to new and revolutionary medical devices
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      Summary of the artical
  • Katie Hall
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      the person being interviewed
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  • It's great to see so much discussion of this technology on social media and the comments thread. There seems to be a lot of interest in the contribution of Nikola Tesla's experiments to the development of this technology. Dr Hall discussed Tesla briefly in her interview with Nick Glass: Nick Glass: Given that Tesla and others realized all this over a Century ago, why's it taken so long? Dr Hall: I don't think they realized exactly what we've done. They were certainly dreaming of wireless power -- there's no question about that. In those days, it was a different problem, because they were really thinking about: how do they get the power from where it's generated to where it's used. And in that case they might have been thinking about Niagara Falls generating the power and getting it to New York City -- and that's a long distance. We're not proposing that the technology we have here at WiTricity would be used for that kind of application. When we came around, power's already being transferred by wires to homes and rooms and things of that nature, so we had a much different problem, which was really just this much shorter distance. As WiTricity have mentioned on their website the Highly Resonant Wireless Power Transfer technology they have developed is also distinct from Tesla's creations -- and, crucially, is efficient enough to be economically viable.
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      New update - reliable source
Eugene Stewart

CCCCCCC.CCC (ten Cs) for evaluating Internet resources: EBSCOhost - 0 views

  • 1. ContentWhat is the intent of the content? Are the title and author identified? Is the content "juried"? Is the content "popular" or "scholarly", satiric or serious? What is the date of the document or article? Is the "edition" current? Do you have the latest version? (Is this important?) How do you know?
  • 2. CredibilityIs the author identifiable and reliable? Is the content credible? Authoritative? Should it be? What is the purpose of the information, that is, is it serious, satiric, humorous? Is the URL extension .edu, .com, .gov or .org? What does this tell you about the "publisher"?
  • 3. Critical ThinkingHow can you apply critical thinking skills, including previous knowledge and experience, to evaluate Internet resources? Can you identify the author, publisher, edition, etc. as you would with a "traditionally" published resource? What criteria do you use to evaluate Internet resources?
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  • 4. CopyrightEven if the copyright notice does not appear prominently, someone wrote, or is responsible for, the creation of a document, graphic, sound or image, and the material falls under the copyright conventions. "Fair use" applies to short, cited excerpts, usually as an example for commentary or research. Materials are in the "public domain" if this is explicitly stated. Internet users, as users of print media, must respect copyright.
  • 5. CitationInternet resources should be cited to identify sources used, both to give credit to the author and to provide the reader with avenues for further research. Standard style manuals (print and online) provide some examples of how to cite Internet documents, although standards have not vet been formally established.
  • 6. ContinuityWill the Internet site be maintained and updated? Is it now and will it continue to be free? Can you rely on this source over time to provide up-to-date information? Some good .edu sites have moved to .com, with possible cost implications. Other sites offer partial use for free, and charge fees for continued or in-depth use
  • Is your discussion list "moderated"? What does this mean? Does your search engine or index look for all words or are some words excluded? Is this censorship? Does your institution, based on its mission, parent organization or space limitations, apply some restrictions to Internet use? Consider censorship and privacy issues when using the Internet.
  • If more than one user will need to access a site, consider each user's access and "functionality". How do users connect to the Internet and what kind of connection does the assigned resource require? Does access to the resource require a graphical user interface? If it is a popular (busy) resource, will it be accessible in the time frame needed? Is it accessible by more than one Internet tool? Do users have access to the same Internet tools and applications? Are users familiar with the tools and applications? Is the site "viewable" by all Web browsers?
  • Does the Internet resource have an identified comparable print or CD ROM data set or source? Does the Internet site contain comparable and complete information? (For example, some newspapers have partial but not full text information on the Internet.) Do you need to compare data or statistics over time? Can you identify sources for comparable earlier or later data? Comparability of data may or may not be important, depending on your project.
  • What is the context for your research? Can you find "anything" on your topic, that is, commentary, opinion, narrative, statistics and your quest will be satisfied? Are you looking for current or historical information? Definitions? Research studies or articles? How does Internet information fit in the overall information context of your subject? Before you start searching, define the research context and research needs and decide what sources might be best to use to successfully fill information needs without data overload.
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    the 10 C's
anthony chaney

CCCCCCC.CCC (ten Cs) for evaluating Internet resources: EBSCOhost - 0 views

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    "Directions: Use your judgment in allotting points for the various categories. Total the points for score. Currency (0 to 15 Points) The site has the date of last revision posted. The site has been updated recently. Frequency of planned updates and revisions is stated. Content (0 to 15 Points) The information will be useful to our curriculum and/or student interest. This information is not available in any other format elsewhere in my library. The information on the topic is thorough. The information is accurate. The purpose of the page is obvious. The information is in good taste. The page uses correct spelling and grammar. Authority (0 to 10 Points) The authors are clearly identified. The authors and/or maintainers of the site are authorities in their field. There is a way to contact the author (s) via e-mail or traditional mail. You can easily tell from the domain name where the page originates. Navigation (0 to 10 Points) You can tell from the first page how the site is organized and what options are available. The type styles and background make the page clear and readable. The links are easy to identify. The links are logically grouped. The layout is consistent from page to page. There is a link back to the home page on each supporting page. The links are relevant to the subject. The icons clearly represent what is intended. Experience (0 to 10 Points) The page fulfills its intended purpose. The page is worth the time. The page's presentation is eye-catching. The site engages the visitor to spend time there. Multimedia (0 to 10 Points) Sound, graphics or video enhance the site's message. Treatment (0 to 10 Points) Any biases towards the subject matter can be easily identified. The page is free from stereotyping. The page is age appropriate for content and vocabulary for its intended audience. Access (0 to 5 Points) You can connect quickly to the page. The page is available through search engines. The page loads quickly. You can choose whether to download small
dmschool

How to Do Keyword Analysis | Keyword Research Tools - 0 views

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    Digital Marketing School provides professional training in how to conduct research and keyword research tools. Learn about free keyword research, SEO research tools and research tips.
Cameron Browne

What is malware and how can we prevent it? | Security News - 1 views

  • Malware is an abbreviated term meaning “malicious software.” This is software that is specifically designed to gain access or damage a computer without the knowledge of the owner.
  • There are various types of malware including spyware, keyloggers, true viruses, worms, or any type of malicious code that infiltrates a computer.
  • The best protection from malware continues to be the usual advice: be careful about what email attachments you open, be cautious when surfing and stay away from suspicious websites, and install and maintain an updated, quality antivirus program.
DGL Diigo

PD Info - 1 views

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    Do you want to find music that is in the Public Domain? Consider using this site to find the resources you need.
dmbzdot

Royalty Free Music - Stock Music Library | Jamendo PRO - Jamendo PRO - 3 views

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    Thanks for posting these helpful links!
Dre Adams

digital identity definition of digital identity in the Free Online Encyclopedia. - 0 views

  • Refers to identity systems used online. The term is used to contrast computer-based systems with manual systems.
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      Digital identity definition (2)
Dre Adams

Digital Literacy - definition of Digital Literacy in the Medical dictionary - by the Fr... - 0 views

  • The ability to understand computer-based information
    • Dre Adams
       
      Digital literacy definition (3)
Dre Adams

Copyright - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary - 0 views

  • the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (as a literary, musical, or artistic work)
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      Favorite definition of copyright! Copyright definition (2)
Jazz Hedrick

Project Look Sharp :: K-12 & Higher Ed. Media Literacy Lesson Plans :: Ithaca College - 0 views

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      Fact #5
  • Media Literacy Summer Institute Each year Project Look Sharp conducts an intensive media literacy institute for teachers, support staff, college faculty and other professionals working with students in an educational setting.
  • Workshops and Speakers Project Look Sharp personnel are available for large or small group presentations and workshops on a variety of media literacy topics. These range from a general introductory presentation on the use of media literacy in the classroom to topical workshops (e.g., Youth Culture and New Technologies) and trainings for current Project Look Sharp teaching kits.
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  • WEBSITE AND PUBLICATIONS: Project Look Sharp publishes curriculum kits and other media literacy materials for national distribution, each using media literacy as a pedagogical approach for teaching core content in a variety of curriculum areas. The kits and materials are free and available on the website. Print copies may be ordered from our website links which direct you to the Ithaca College Bookstore.
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