The State of Children in Memphis and Shelby County: Data Book January 9, 2012
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Children, Health, Memphis, Shelby County, Statistics, Women.Tags: children, demographics, education, family, health, Memphis, shelby county, Statistics, women
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http://www.theurbanchildinstitute.org/key-initiatives/data-book
“The State of Children in Memphis & Shelby County: Data Book” provides statistics about the state of children in Memphis & Shelby County, Tennessee. Written by the Urban Child Institute, information is provided on education, demographics, health, family and home environment for children. Women in abusive relationships by zip code is also shown. Past Data Books going back to 2006 are listed.
Tennessee Fact Sheet December 29, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Business, Economics, Memphis, Statistics, Tennessee.Tags: Business, economics, Memphis, Statistics, Tennessee
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http://www.tn.gov/ecd/pdfs/TN_FactSheet.pdf
Developed by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the Tennessee Fact Sheet is a PDF that lists state of Tennessee statistics. Business and economic conditions for the state and cities within the state are also included.
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific December 13, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Computers, Countries, Economics, Environment, Government Publications, Statistics, world.Tags: Asia, computers, connectivity, demographics, economy, environment, Pacific, Statistics
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http://www.unescap.org/stat/data/syb2011/index.asp
The “Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific” is a new publication from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. This electronic resource provides statistical and demographic information, along with information on the economy, connectivity, and the environment in Asia. It shows key indicators and trends, as well as tables full of statistics on this region.
Audubon’s Birds of America November 28, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Animals, Birds, Images, United States.Tags: animals, audubon, birds, ornithology, United States
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http://digital.library.pitt.edu/a/audubon/
The Digital Research Library within the University Library System at the University of Pittsburgh has digitized Audubon’s Birds of America. The complete double elephant folio, along with his Ornithological Biography, has been included. Browsing by plate name or by thumbnails is shown, and a search box is provided.
World Guide to Covered Bridges Database November 21, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Maps, United States.Tags: covered bridge, covered bridges, database, maps, satellite maps
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http://www.woodcenter.org/CoveredBridges/queryMain.cfm
The World Guide to Covered Bridges is a database produced by the National Center for Wood Transportation Structures at the Iowa State University Institute for Transportation. The database allows searching by bridge name, state, county, and the year the covered bridge was built. The results include if the bridge is private or if public access is allowed. A satellite view shows the location of the bridge on a map. Whether it is on the National Historic Landmarks list is also displayed, along with other field definitions.
Freesound October 19, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Animals, Automobiles, Birds, Computers, Earthquakes, Home Repair, Insects, music.Tags: animals, foley, home repair, noise, people, racket, sounds
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Freesound is a database of 120,000 sounds, not songs. The sounds can include anything from a pipe banging against the wall to water dripping. Many of the sounds have been used in movies and in ccMixter remixes. Keywords and “sounds-like” type of browsing are available for searching. From the site, “Freesound is a collaborative database of Creative Commons Licensed sounds. Browse, download and share sounds.”
Energy Savers October 4, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Consumer Information, Energy.Tags: appliances, cooling, electricity, electronics, energy, energy savings, heating, lighting, remodeling
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Energy savers is a website from the U.S. Department of Energy. It provides energy saving information for remodeling, appliances, electronics, electricity, lighting, heating and cooling, and many other subjects. The website shows how you can get an energy assessment of your own home. There is also a place to get rebates for Energy Star appliances. Other resources include how to calculate your energy costs and a product library that can be perused.
Savings Bond Redemption Tables September 23, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Business, Consumer Information, Economics, Finance, Investing, United States.Tags: consumer information, economics, EE/E bonds, finance, I bonds, investing, savings bonds, Savings Notes
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http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/tools/tools_redemptiontables.htm
From the site – “Redemption tables allow you to find the values and interest earned for EE/E Bonds, I Bonds, and Savings Notes issued from 1941-present.
Spring Test Prep – TCAP September 23, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Colleges, Exams, Memphis.Tags: ACT test, exams, Gateway test, TCAP, tests
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http://www.mcsk12.net/stp/springtestprepparents.asp
This website includes the test prep for the Memphis City Schools. The ACT overview, the Gateway Test, and the TCAP are all shown. Different subjects and grade levels are covered for each test.
Tennessee Divorce Forms September 2, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Law, Self Help, Supreme Court, Tennessee.Tags: divorce, forms, law, self-help, Tennessee
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http://www.tncourts.gov/programs/self-help-center/forms
This website, sponsored by the Administrative Office of the Courts for the state of Tennessee, provides Tennessee divorce forms for married couples without minor children. The state also has other stipulations under the link called “Instructions to Divorce Forms”. These forms are legally sufficient for use in Tennessee courts only. The forms include Request for Divorce, Divorce Agreement, Final Decree of Divorce, Restraining Order for Divorcing Spouses, and others. The forms are available in regular PDF format and also in fillable PDF format. For the fillable PDF format, litigants can fill in the forms online and then print them off.
ifixit – the free manual that you can edit August 30, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Automobiles, Computers, Consumer Information, Home Repair, Repair, Technology.Tags: automobiles, cameras, cell phones, computer, game consoles, household appliances, ipads, ipods, manuals, repair
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This website – ifixit – is a great place to look up repair manuals – and edit them yourself. The site includes step-by-step repair guides for computers, game consoles, cell phones, automobiles, cameras, ipads, ipods, household appliances and other devices. Included in most manuals are pictures and diagrams. Explanations of the pictures are also available. There is also a place to ask questions and get answers to repair issues that you are not able to fix.
Heat Related Illness Prevention July 27, 2011
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http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.asp
These guidelines from the Centers for Disease Contol and Prevention are useful to follow in order to prevent heat related illnesses.
2010 Census Demographic Profile Maps July 26, 2011
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http://2010.census.gov/2010census/popmap/
You can use this interactive map to find demographic information about race, housing status, sex, age, and population for each state.
Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force July 21, 2011
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The Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force’s responsibility is to enforceTennessee’s controlled substances laws, stop the manufacturing and distribution of meth, and provide public awareness. From this site you can search for homes that have been condemned for having meth labs, places where meth labs have been found, and people who have been convicted in the sale or manufacturing of methamphetamine.
Understanding New Light Bulb Labels July 19, 2011
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http://blog.usa.gov/post/7801038316/whats-a-lumen-understanding-new-light-bulb-labels
By the end of this year, light bulb packaging labels will start listing a lighting facts label. Use this website and video to learn how to interpret the new labeling. Find out about lumens and how to compare light bulbs as you shop. You can also see a sample of the new lighting facts label.
Sample Daily Checklist for Powered Industrial Trucks June 29, 2011
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http://www.osha.gov/dte/library/pit/daily_pit_checklist.html
OSHA requires that employers give training to industrial truck operators. This includes forklift operations. OSHA provides this checklist as a guide to help employees and employers maintain a safe working environment.
Newspapermap.com June 20, 2011
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Newspapermap.com is a website that makes searching for over 10,000 newspapers online very easy. It consists of a world map that allows you to seach for newspapers by their locations. You can also use this website to translate newspapers into whatever language you would prefer.
Colleges of Memphis June 14, 2011
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The colleges of Memphis website connects over thirteen universities and colleges that are in the Memphis area. From this website, you will find directories to student life, on-campus housing, venues the city has to offer, and college admissions. There is also an insider’s guide with links to all things Memphis such as places to eat, cultural offerings, and local current news. The purpose of collegesofmemphis.org is to promote Memphis to prospective students.
