Thursday, August 24, 2006

New Links on our web for the week of August 23, 2006 Business Businesses for sale Search thousands of businesses for sale, buy a business for sale, franchise opportunities, and business brokers. Business owners can post an ad to sell their business and business buyers can find businesses for sale. Colleges and Careers Community College Review tools and data to help users compare colleges within their state and learn more about how community colleges work Computers and Internet Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) "The "IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime." You can file a complaint using an online form on this site. Also includes a FAQ, a description of Internet crime schemes, and prevention tips in areas such as auction fraud, identity theft, and investment fraud. A partnership of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center." (LII) Government, Elections, and Law Patent Law Portal a legal directory focusing on Patent Law. (not a Government site) Health Child Health Advice ""These guidelines (topics) are intended to help you determine how sick your child is and if you need to call your child's doctor. Their second purpose is to help you treat your child at home when it is safe to do so." Topics include head lice, eye injury, earache, sore throat, croup, diaper rash, diarrhea, and athlete's foot. From Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington state." (LII) Comprehensive Fibroid Center "Information on fibroids, "round muscle growths that develop within the uterus (womb). Fibroids are almost always benign (non-cancerous)." Covers the different types of fibroids, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment (including myomectomy and hysterectomy). From the Comprehensive Fibroid Center of the University of California, San Francisco, a medical center "devoted to serving the specific needs of women with uterine fibroids." (LII) New Scientist Special Reports: Stem Cells "Collection of news stories about stem cell research, cloning, the ethics of stem cell therapies, and related topics. Includes an overview of stem cells, and a small selection of links to related websites. Some articles are available only to paid subscribers. From the website for New Scientist magazine." (LII) Science The Astronomy Center "Sponsored by the American Astronomical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the National Science Digital Library, the site is a clearinghouse of digital resources that can serve as teaching aids, or as just a way to learn more about the world of astronomy." (SR) What Makes a Planet? "Brief introduction for the layperson about the definition of what is a planet and about the 2006 controversy about whether Pluto is a planet. This site notes "there are many things that make Pluto quite different from the [other eight] planets," so that it is "very hard to classify Pluto with the rest of the major planets." From a professor in the Department of Astronomy at Cornell University." (LII) Teacher Resources The Electronic Hallway "quality teaching cases and other curriculum materials for faculty who teach public administration, public policy, and related subjects" (SR) To see the review sources used see our Review Source Page 12:16:15 PM     Book Reviews from 'Get Your Paws on a Good Book' participants The Isis Papers by Frances Cress Welsing: I absolutely loved this book and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding. This is powerful, yet sensitive subject racism/white supremecy. Whatever Happened to Janie by Caroline Cooney: The final book in 'The Face on the Milk Carton' series. A great ending to the lives of both families affected by this kidnapping. It shows how the children work through all of their emotional ties to Hannah. The Indwelling by Tim LaHaye: riveting, expressive, informative. A great read. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer: Interesting book about life in England with nice interactions betweeen the pilgrims so that one obtains a genuine understanding of their lives even though the text is written in Middle English. The Mark: The beast rules the world by Tim LaHaye: fact filled wonder. Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts: History review giving smart, courageous women who helped create a new country and develop a unique government the credit they deserve. The Secret On Ararat by Tim LaHaye: A great new series by the 'Left Behind' author. This book is about finding Noah's Ark. Exiting and interesting. The Game Of Kings by Dorothy Dunnett: One of the best books I've ever read! Set in historical Scotland when Mary Queen of Scots is 4 years old. France's Crawford of Lymond as the fictional rogue/hero is willing to give his life to protect her and is so well written he seems every bit as real as the authentic entourage surrounding little Mary. Readers interested in languages will find lines in Spanish, French, and Old English as each chapter starts with stanzas ala Chaucer, regarding chess mates. Those into SCA or historical reenactments will love references to acutal battles and medieval weapons. The Rising by Tim LaHaye: It was nice to go back in the lives of people I've gotten so close to. Fast read. The Measure of a Lady by Deanne Gist: An excellant read. This was a great historical romance. It brought the California Gold Rush to life (through the eyes of women in 1848). Dream of Freedom by Michael Phillips: A little slow to get started, but if you keep reading it gets better and better. This book is considered historical fiction and recounts events that are pre-Civil War. The parts about the Underground Railroad were especially intense and spell-binding. An excellant read. Nightmares and Dreamscapes by Stephen King: not good at all. Hated it. Stephen King's worst. Dark Harbor by Stuart Woods: good-fast reading. Dark Assassin by Anne Perry: The latest book by a great mystery writer. I've enjoyed each and every one of Anne Perry's books. Fodor's London (2006 ed) published by Fodor's: A great new travel book! Full of up-to-date information. For those with plenty of money, to those with a limited budget. A must read! You provide a wonderful travel section. 9:24:08 AM

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