Thursday, August 17, 2006

New Links on our web for the week of August 17 Colleges and Careers American Indian College Fund "This organization "provides scholarships and other support for the nation's 32 tribal colleges and universities." The site features a list and links to tribal colleges, details about scholarships available, handbooks that "take students step-by-step through the process of deciding to go to college and, once enrolled, learning about financial aid and money management," and related material." (LII) Computers and Internet Registry Mechanic 5.2 "Registry Mechanic works with computers running Windows to scan, clean, and repair registry problems with relatively little fuss or needless stress." (SR) Health Consumer Reports: Nursing Home Guide "This August 2006 report on the nursing home industry discusses problems with nursing home care, how to find a good nursing home (including tips for visiting and observing nursing homes), who pays for care, how to ensure good care, the difficulties with suing a nursing home, and related topics. Includes a list of the "deficient dozen" homes noted for poor care (three of which are in California). From Consumer Reports." (LII) Stanford University School of Medicine: Center for Narcolepsy "Background about the serious sleep disorder of narcolepsy ("main symptoms of narcolepsy are excessive daytime sleepiness and abnormal REM sleep"), and about research efforts at this center. Features a FAQ, essay about the history of research into this disorder, video clips of narcoleptic dogs, technical publications, material about medicines for treatment, and links to related sites. Also includes information about the "'Brain Donation Program" in which brain tissue is donated for study." (LII) Daily Med "DailyMed provides high quality information about marketed drugs. This information includes FDA approved labels (package inserts). This Web site provides health information providers and the public with a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling as found in medication package inserts." (LIB) Homework Algebasics "Under the motto, "Show me how, now!" Algebasics is a fine online mathematics instructional resource that takes young and old alike through the basics of algebra." (SR) Leisure FabricLink "Some say that the binding relationships between individuals are the fabric of human society, where others are more interested in, well, actual fabric. For those who are interested in the wide world of fabric and related topics, the FabricLink website is a fine place to learn about various fabrics, their care, fabric products, and the latest in fabric industry news and innovation." (SR) Parenting Resources Prepare My Child for School: Helping Your Preschool Child ""This booklet is for families and caregivers who want to help their preschool children to learn and to develop the skills necessary for success in school -- and in life." It includes sections on the education and development of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; tips for preparing a child for kindergarten, selecting TV programming, and choosing child care; and related material. Also available in Spanish. From the U.S. Department of Education." (LII) Teacher Resources ESL Gold "This site's primary materials are thematically organized into categories such as "Speaking," "Reading," "Listening," and "Writing." (BWN) CongressLink "This site is a resource for teachers of American government and civics that "provides information about the U.S. Congress -- how it works, its members and leaders, and the public policies it produces." It includes "lesson plans and historical materials and up-to-the-minute information about Congress." Also find a glossary, and links to related sites. From the Dirksen Congressional Center." (LII) Online Music Theory Tutor "This online music tutor site includes lessons, tutorials, and much more; there is a sheet music generator, too." (BWN} 12:52:40 PM

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