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e-Learning for Educators - Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools: In this workshop, participants will be exposed to many of the tools of the Read/Write Web and will get the chance to experiment with new tools each week.; Take this course: Begins January 26.

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Hanuman's revenge: In The Ramayana, page 3.11; Hanuman burns Ravana's city in a danced stage performance at held at Prambanan Temple in Java in July 1986. To enact Hanuman's burning of Ravana's city in performance, a bonfire was built behind a columned fence on a stone promontory near the Prabanan temple....; By Lorraine Aragon.

A bridge of stone: In The Ramayana, page 4.8; A carved stone stele at Prambanan Temple shows monkeys helping Rama by bringing stones for the bridge he wants to build to Ravana's demon island of Lanka. Realistically portrayed, the naked monkeys in this carved bas relief walk together in line carrying rounded...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Man working for UNESCO paints carving on an Imperial City building at Hue: A man in a uniform working for UNESCO paints a carving above a red and gold column of an Imperial City building at Hué. Although many buildings in the Imperial City were damaged in 1968 by U.S. bombing during the Vietnam War, restoration is underway. The...; Format: image/photograph

Hanuman burns Ravana's city in a Ramayana dance performance at Prambanan Temple: Hanuman burns Ravana's city in a danced stage performance at held at Prambanan Temple in July 1986. To enact Hanuman's burning of Ravana's city in performance, a bonfire was built behind a columned fence on a stone promontory near the Prabanan temple. The...; Format: image/photograph

Stone stele at Prambanan shows monkeys bringing stones for Rama's bridge: A carved stone stele at Prambanan Temple shows monkeys helping Rama by bringing stones for the bridge he wants to build to Ravana's demon island of Lanka. Realistically portrayed, the naked monkeys in this carved bas relief walk together in line carrying rounded...; Format: image/photograph

Stone stele at Prambanan shows fish removing stones from Rama's bridge to Lanka: A stone stele from the Ramayana wall carvings at Prambanan Temple shows fish and other sea creatures removing stones from Rama's bridge to Lanka. Large fish and serpents, all carved with large overlapping heads facing to the left, are depicted carrying the...; Format: image/photograph

Stone stele at Prambanan Temple shows Rama walking with monkey allies: A stone stele at Prambanan Temple shows Rama walking with monkey allies. Realistically portrayed, the monkeys and people in this carved bas relief walk together in line to the right of the image. Wearing tall Javanese-style crowns and waistcloths, the monkey...; Format: image/photograph

Stone stele at Prambanan Temple shows Sita sitting with monkey: A stone stele at Prambanan Temple shows Sita sitting and talking with a monkey. Realistically portrayed, the monkey at left in this carved bas relief sits cross-legged and gestures his hands forward with the palms turned up. Sita also sits cross-legged facing...; Format: image/photograph

Populated hillside in Quito, Ecuador: A densely-populated hillside is seen through the framing of sparse trees. Quito is the capital of Ecuador, though with a population of 1,865,541 (2005) it is the second-largest city in Ecuador behind Guayaquil. The urban center of Quito encompasses 112 square...; Format: image/photograph

Church in Independence Plaza, Quito, Ecuador: A white stone church in colonial architecture stands in Quito's main square, Independence Plaza. Tourists can be seen in the foreground entering the church. Independence Plaza is home to most of Quito's main administrative buildings, including Ecuador’s...; Format: image/photograph

Quito's Old City with a view of the statue of the Virgin: The steep streets of Old City Quito lead up to the hill of El Panecillo. The statue of the Virgin of Quito sits atop the hill. Numerous cars and pedestrians are visible on the streets. The hill of El Panecillo rises to 9,895 feet above sea level and commands...; Format: image/photograph

Quito's Old City, with a view of the Cathedral: Numerous cars, buses, and pedestrians fill the foreground while the Quito's main cathedral, the Basílica del Voto Nacional, can be seen in the background. The Basílica is a good example of Quito's new-gothic architecture. It is often compared with Saint...; Format: image/photograph

Independence Plaza, Quito: Colonial buildings ring Independence Plaza in Quito. Numerous cars and pedestrians are visible in the foreground. Independence Plaza is home to most of Quito's main administrative buildings, including Ecuador’s Presidential Palace. It is a pedestrian-only...; Format: image/photograph

Colonial building in Independence Plaza, Quito: A colonial building with a massive arched entryway sits behind a ring of stone stone steps. The building is adorned with sculptures at the corners and several small domes sit atop the peaks. Independence Plaza is home to most of Quito's main administrative...; Format: image/photograph

Art store in Quito, Ecuador: A colonial-style home sits on a street corner in Quito, Ecuador. The home has a tiled roof and several decorative accents made of wrought iron. Several outdoor umbrellas are visible, possibly denoting a cafe. Quito is the capital of Ecuador, though with a...; Format: image/photograph

A carved gourd from Quito, Ecuador: A gourd is decorated with a colonial scene. The highly-detailed scene is carved into the gourd. Quito is the capital of Ecuador, though with a population of 1,865,541 (2005) it is the second-largest city in Ecuador behind Guayaquil. The urban center of Quito...; Format: image/photograph

A weaver in Quito, Ecuador: A man sits in front of a foot-powered loom. He appears to be weaving a wool blanket or shawl. Quito is the capital of Ecuador, though with a population of 1,865,541 (2005) it is the second-largest city in Ecuador behind Guayaquil. The urban center of Quito...; Format: image/photograph

A foot-powered loom in Quito, Ecuador: A large, foot-powered loom is laden with several skeins of wool. In the highlands of Ecuador, Quechua-speaking peoples continue to use the more traditional, but more time consuming, hand loom. This is a photo of a more modern, but still not mechanized, foot-powered...; Format: image/photograph

Cafe in Quito, Ecuador: A table with a blue umbrella sits outside a two-story whitewashed building. Quito is the capital of Ecuador, though with a population of 1,865,541 (2005) it is the second-largest city in Ecuador behind Guayaquil. The urban center of Quito encompasses 112 square...; Format: image/photograph

Independence plaza in Quito, Ecuador: Workers set up a grandstand in Quito's Independence plaza. Two administrative buildings sit in the background. Independence Plaza is home to most of Quito’s main administrative buildings, including Ecuador’s Presidential Palace. It is a pedestrian-only...; Format: image/photograph

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