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To: Ahda who wrote (74655)	8/8/2001 12:11:56 AM
From: Rarebird	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116825

These are a few of the benefits of the Information Age: 1. It inspires people to explore and represent information dynamically and in many forms. 2. Become socially aware and more confident. 3. Communicate effectively about complex processes. 4. Became independent learners and self-starters. 5. Work well collaboratively. 6. Know their areas of expertise and shared expertise spontaneously. 7. Use technology routinely and appropriately. 8. Increase writing skills. 9. Achieve a better understanding and broader view of math. 10. The ability to teach others. 11. Greater problem solving and critical thinking skills.

To: Ahda who wrote (74655)	8/8/2001 12:26:01 AM
From: Rarebird	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116825

<Crime has gone up in my daughters area and apparently they are reducing the police force by five hundred so response time is slow, solution is get your own gun.> The situation is actually the opposite in NYC. Violent Crimes have gone down dramatically over the past 8 years here. The police force has increased dramatically too. Prospective applicants need a college education if they want to be hired as a police officer. In short, you gotta have some book smarts and communication skills now if you want to become a NYC cop. NYC is not the Wild Wild West. Moreover, stricter gun control laws have gone into effect here over the past 8 years, which has helped reduce violent crimes. So, the cup of life is half full here and it even over flows sometimes.