http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/cab/index.html

The legacy of the atomic bomb and its development continues to be explored in a number of different settings, and this website from UCLA's Asian American Studies Center is a powerful reminder of the far-reaching effects of this technology. The site was developed by Dr. James N. Yamazaki and the Center, along with funding provided by the Paul I. Terasaki Foundation. Dr. Yamazaki was the lead physician of the U.S. Atomic Bomb Medical Team assigned to Nagasaki to survey the effects of the bomb, and the site contains a variety of his writings and observations, including the complete text of his 1995 book "Children of the Atomic Bomb". On the right hand side of the homepage, visitors can view images and video which discuss various aspects of the atomic bomb's legacy. Moving on, the "Images and Resources" area contains links to sites that deal with the nuclear disarmament and divestment movement both at the University of California and other institutions. Overall, the site is quite moving and may come in handy in a variety of classroom settings. [KMG]

http://www.mediacollege.com/

A multimedia production company in New Zealand has website that offers free tutorials, references, resources, and forums on electronic media production. There are lessons on "Video", "Audio", "Photography", "Graphics", "Computer", "Internet", a "Glossary", and "Equipment" that offer operating manuals from 18 different brands of equipment. There are a number of free downloads, including a "Talent Release Form", "TV Production Application with Budget Summary", and "US Copyright Application Form PA" under Forms, in the "Downloads" link at the top of the page. In the "Misc" at the top of the page are various tutorials, such as "Journalism" and "Employment", which cover various job-hunting skills for film and television, as well as tips on writing press releases, interviewing, and the newsworthiness of stories. Visitors with questions for other electronic media production workers can go to "Forums", at the top of the page, to become involved with a community of like-minded individuals. Almost all of the dozen or so categories have current posts in them, so it appears to be a fairly active forum. [KMG]

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http://www.agrowknow.org/

Based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and housed at Kirkwood Community College, AgrowKnowledge "prepare[s] students for the workforce, ready to use emerging technology in agriculture, food, and natural resources." AgrowKnowledge is a national partnership between community colleges, but is also partnered with "business and industry, leading universities in agriculture education, secondary schools, and professional associations." Users can click on "Strategic Plan", near the top left hand side of the page, to read AgrowKnowledge's mission, vision, beliefs, and importantly, their key strategies, which are Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, and Faculty Development. On the right side of the homepage is a Calendar of Events, along with the latest issue of the "Newsletter". Found on the left side of any page are the "Educator's Corner", "Resource Teams", and "Employment Center". Visitors interested in learning about the career possibilities in agriculture in the 21st century will definitely be interested in clicking on the "Career Clusters" link in the top middle of the homepage. A career cluster "identif[ies] the knowledge and skills learners need as they follow a pathway toward their career goals." When a career cluster is chosen from the graph, an overview, active job openings, credentials, and employment outlook for that cluster opens in a new page. [KMG]

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http://www.wipo.int/tk/en/folklore/culturalheritage/

The World Intellectual Property Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in the 1960s, and "is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property...system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest." This can be a very difficult balance to maintain, thus the need for a special agency. The protection of a culture's heritage is a hot topic right now, and a short video, entitled "Training Programming Video" near the top of the page, shows Kenyans learning how to operate video cameras, and edit their videos for the preservation of Maasai culture. The section entitled "IP and Handicrafts" in the middle of the page, explains how easily traditional handicrafts can be at risk of misappropriation and imitation, and what IP tools exist that can protect them. Additionally, some new intellectual property tools that aim to protect traditional knowledge and cultural expressions that are being employed in protecting handicrafts are addressed in the Resources section at the bottom of the "IP and Handicrafts" page. [KMG]

http://dl.clackamas.cc.or.us/ch104-00/index.htm

New students of chemistry may have trouble keeping their ionic and covalent bonds in order, so they should feel free to consult this helpful site created by Eden Francis, a teacher at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon. The information on this site is divided into ten separate lessons, including "Lab Fundamentals I: Physical Properties", "Nature of Atoms: Atomic Structure", and "Chemical Nomenclature". Each lesson contains accessible explanations of each subtopic, along with useful graphics and illustrations. Each section concludes with a "wrap-up" area that will be helpful to students who wish to gain a sense of the overall thrust and focus of each section. [KMG]

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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/

After the 2003 Columbia tragedy, NASA launched a full-scale investigation into the events that unfolded that February day. Recently, NOVA produced this full-length documentary featuring interviews with a wide range of experts and scientists regarding these events. Visitors to the site can watch a preview of the program, and then make their way through the six sections of the site. The sections include "Force of Impact", "A Space Age Controversy", and "Rescue Scenarios". In "Force of Impact", visitors will learn how a lightweight piece of debris caused catastrophic damage, via a simulation of the shuttle launch. Moving on, John M. Logsdon of the National Air and Space Museum makes a case for retiring the shuttle program. Finally, "The Case to Save the Shuttle Program" presents an argument for retaining the program authored by structural engineer Allen J. Richardson. All in all, these sections provide a host of material related to the original program and will definitely inspire visitors to seek out the complete documentary. [KMG]

http://www.library.umaine.edu/speccoll/fisheries/

A number of institutions have begun to expand their digital collections in order to include lesser-known subjects, and the University of Maine's Raymond H. Fogler Library continues to expand their online offerings with this intriguing collection. Drawing on the holdings of institutions like the Machias Historical Society, the Maine Maritime Museum, and the Maine State Archives, their digital collections team has created this History of Maine Fisheries database. There aren't any subject headings or sample searches on the site, but it is still quite easy to use. Visitors can use the keyword search to locate materials of interest, and they can also set date parameters to look for materials from a given time period. To get started, visitors might try typing in words like "lobster", "fleet", and "Bangor". [KMG]

http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_armstrong_coll_math_1/

A number of educational publishers publish websites to complement their print textbooks, and Prentice Hall maintains this site as a way to highlight some of the materials found in their College Mathematics book. Authored by Bill Armstrong and Don Davis, the site contains eighteen different sections which cover topics like linear models, integral calculus, and game theory. Each section, found by clicking on the "Jump to …" link at the top of the page, contains a brief list of objectives, several interactive quizzes, activities, and a chapter test. It's worth noting that while the website doesn't provide access to the entire print chapter, these activities can be used in conjunction with other courses that might be covering similar materials. Visitors can also search the chapters by using the "Search" button near the top of each page. [KMG]

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