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.
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.”
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.
National Center for Electronics Recycling April 17, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Computers, Consumer Information, Telecommunications.Tags: ecycling, electronics recycling, used electronics
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www.electronicsrecycling.org/Public/default.aspx
The National Center for Electronic Recycling “is dedicated to the development and enhancement of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used electronics in the U.S.” Sections of particular interest include Ecycling Basics, Laws, Resources and a tool for finding local recyclers.
Science Videos Search Engine September 2, 2008
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Science Hack is a search engine for science videos, which can be very helpful for students working on science projects. Fields covered include: Chemistry, Physics, Space, Psychology, Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, Mathematics, Nature and more. The site states that each video is screened by a scientist to verify accuracy and quality.
Diplodocs August 11, 2008
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Diplodocs is an archive of instruction manuals for electronic equipment, household appliances, tools and much more. Browse by brand or product type or search by model number. Users can view manuals or upload their own.
Customer Feedback Central December 17, 2007
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www.insidecrm.com/features/customer-feedback-central-102507/
This article outlines over 100 sites with customer reviews and feedback on products and services. Areas of interest include: Automobiles; Books & Movies; Food/Dining; Electronics; Apartments and Real Estate; Entertainment and Lifestyle; Clothing and Beauty; Toys and Video Games; Pharmaceuticals; Colleges & Universitites; Travel; and Computers and Accessories.
Website Development Resources November 26, 2007
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This is a great resource site for webmasters or anyone interested in web design. It includes HTML & CSS tutorials, web design tips, free graphics links, and more.
Free Online Tech Books November 20, 2007
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This site provides links to several hundred online books that are provided by publishers and authors at no cost to the user. Subjects covered include: Computer Science, Programming, Mathematics, and Operating Systems.
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
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www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
Startup Search August 29, 2007
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From LII:
“Directory tracking ‘new web technology companies at the beginning stages of their growth.’ It collects ‘facts and figures about new web products, startup companies, key startup employees, and the funding dollars powering their growth.’ Profiles include background and rankings (explained in ‘Startup Search Score’ in the About section). Searchable, or browse companies, products, people, investors, or partners. From a Web search and syndication consultant.”
Free Tutorials for Web Applications July 9, 2007
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The Learn List offers links to free web-based tutorials in Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, ActionScript, PHP, CSS, and XML.
Introduction to C Programming June 11, 2007
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A comprehensive course from the University of Leicester on C Programming. Includes a list of recommended books on the topic.
Academic Resource Links January 27, 2007
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http://staff.southwest.tn.edu/kfoster/links_4.htm?
Created by Ken Foster, a lab technician at Southwest Tennessee Community College. This is a list of online tutorials and resources for students in a variety of subjects. Covers most subjects offered at the school.
Ergonomics Web September 13, 2006
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Created by the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group, this site offers research, news and information on topics such as workplace design, ergonomic tools and checklists, and left-handed user needs.
Learnthat September 13, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Computers, Exams, Finance, Home Repair, Investing, Job & Career, Self Help.add a comment
Learnthat offers hundreds of free online courses and tutorials. Available tutorials are organized in the following categories: Business, Certification, Computers, Finance, House, Internet and Lifestyle.
ICANN-Accredited Registrars September 9, 2006
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www.icann.org/registrars/accredited-list.html
A listing of companies that can be used to register a domain name. It can also be used to check for accreditation.
Science Blogs September 6, 2006
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“The web’s largest conversation about science…” This compendium of science blogs features blogs from an array of disciplines. Users can search all blog entries or browse all available resources.
State Internet Filtering Laws September 6, 2006
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www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/CIP/filterlaws.htm
From the National Conference of State Legislatures, this site includes a handy chart of state laws governing schools and public libraries, along with links to various state codes.
