RSS Feeds
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based format used to share and distribute Web content, such as news headlines and upcoming events. Using an RSS reader, you can view data feeds from various sources, such as peacecorps.gov.
To view one of the feeds in your RSS reader:
1. Copy the URL/shortcut that corresponds to the topic that interests you.
2. Paste the URL into your reader.
World Wise Schools Update
World Wise Schools Update delivers headlines and links to fresh content based on Peace Corps Volunteers' experiences in the field, all produced by the Peace Corps Coverdell World Wise Schools program. Subscribe below.
World Wise Schools Update
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Volunteer Voices
Volunteer Voices are audio podcasts of Peace Corps Volunteers’ experiences in the field produced by the Peace Corps Coverdell World Wise Schools program. Subscribe to all the stories from Volunteer Voices or subscribe by topic.
Volunteer Voices (All stories)
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Add to: Google, MyAOL, MyYahooTechnology
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Add to: Google, MyAOL, MyYahooFolk Tales
Add to: Google, MyAOL, MyYahooOverseas Phone Calls
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Peace Corps General Information
Includes news releases, photos, and stories from the field:
Peace Corps News Mix
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RSS Readers
RSS readers (also called aggregators) will download and display RSS feeds for you. A number of free and commercial news aggregators are available for download. Many aggregators are separate, "stand-alone" programs; other services will let you add RSS feeds to a web page.
Below, we have listed a few of the common RSS Readers.
Amphetadesk – Windows, Mac, Linux (open source)
Bloglines – Web-based news aggregator
FeedDemon – Windows
Feedreader – Windows (open source)
Google Reader – Web-based news aggregator
My Yahoo! – Web-based news aggregator
NewsFire – Mac OS X
RSS Reader – Windows
Sage RSS Reader – Integrates with the Firefox web browser