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Nag Hammadi archive

http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/col/nha/

The Nag Hammadi Archive, hosted by Claremont Colleges Digital Library, offers a collection of over a thousand digitised photographs relating to the Nag Hammadi codices, a library of ancient Coptic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945. About a fifth of the images depict the codices themselves, which include the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas and other Gnostic scriptures. These images, taken in the 1970s, provide a valuable record of the manuscripts, the condition of which has deteriorated significantly since their discovery (users should note, however, that the photographs are of variable quality, and that the site does not include transcriptions). The rest of the collection features images of the area where the codices were discovered, scholars working on the manuscripts, and so forth.
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Strategic Forum for Research in Education (SFRE)

http://www.sfre.ac.uk/

The Strategic Forum for Research in Education (SFRE) "explores how countries in the UK can improve the creation, mediation and application of evidence about education". It draws on a model of national ‘knowledge management systems’ which was generated by the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) of the OECD. The initiative is being led by the British Educational Research Association (BERA) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The website is a record of SFRE deliberations broken down Forums (the regular meetings of the SFRE), by CERI headings such as capacity, applied research, and knowledge mediation, as well as by country. There's also fiurther information on the work of the SFRE, related links and puiblications.
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The advantages of Initial Teacher Education for schools, trainees and tutors

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education/students/pgce/benefits/advantages-ite/

The advantages of Initial Teacher Education for schools, trainees and tutors is a collection of videos produced as part of a University of Bristol / UWE project. It was filmed with PGCE Partnership schools in the Bristol area, teachers and trainees as part of a TDA (Training and Development Agency for Schools) sponsored project run by the University of Bristol and UWE. It showcases the many benefits of having trainee teachers working in schools. It aims to be a source of information, interest and encouragement to trainees themselves, university tutors, school mentors, and school leadership teams, and to celebrate just what ITT Partnerships can achieve. The videos require a Flash based player and generally last up to ten minutes.
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Online OECD Employment database

http://www.oecd.org/document/34/0,3343,en_2649_33927_40917154_1_1_1_1,00.html

The Online OECD Employment database brings together data and indicators constructed to support the analyses presented in various editions of the OECD Employment Outlook . It contains a number of datasets describing the labour market, that are produced by the OECD. It covers labour market outcomes, the quality of jobs and labour market policies / institutions. Specific indicators covered include: unemployment duration, discouraged workers, working time, temporary employment, union membership etc. Each indicator links to one or more areas of relevant OECD data.
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Height and weight of West Point cadets, 1843-1894

http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/findingData/snDescription.asp?sn=3145

This is a Web page detailing the context, range and availability of the "Height and Weight of West Point Cadets, 1843-1894" dataset hosted by the History Data Service (HDS), based at the UK Data Archive University of Essex (formerly part of the Arts and Humanities Data Service - AHDS). The data is available to order from the HDS as a tab delimited texts and DBF databases. From this Web page you may download a PDF of images of the study documentation. To make use of this dataset you must first register with the HDS, and further information is supplied giving instructions. This data collection was designed to ascertain the nutritional status of mid-nineteenth century Americans. These data supply information on cadet's last name, age, height, weight, place of birth (state), place of appointment (state), and the date of the physical examination. In addition, family background data, such as whether parents were alive, father's occupation, income of parents, head of household, and urban/rural location of family residence, are provided.
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Impact of sport in the UK workplace, The

http://www.sirc.org/publik/sport_and_the_workplace.shtml

The Impact of Sport in the UK Workplace is a major study commissioned by the professional services recruitment and talent management consultancy, Hudson, and conducted by the Social Issues Research Centre (CIRC). The report, published in 2006, assesses the impact of sporting success and failure in the UK workplace. The findings are based on information gathered from detailed qualitative and quantitative research. This consisted of focus groups, one-to-one interviews, and a YouGov national poll of people between 18 and 70. The results show that sport and conversation between staff and customers, managers and staff, men and women, can have a positive effect on boosting morale, and improving mood, motivation and productivity in the working environment. The full-text of the 49 page report can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file.
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Choir and organ magazine

http://www.rhinegold.co.uk/magazines/choir_and_organ/

This is the website for Choir and organ magazine, a journal that is aimed at all those interested in choral and organ music, from professional musicians and instrument builders to amateurs and those who simply enjoy listening to organ and choral music. The magazine is available in print every two months; this website, however, offers supplementary information, sample articles and news. The news section provides brief news items related to organ and choral music, such as news of instrument restoration and performances. The "Features and reviews" section provides further stories, as well as downloadable organ specifications in PDF format for which software is required. Sample articles are also available in PDF format. The website also provides free access to the job listings that are published in the printed journal.
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Guitarmaker

http://www.guitarmaker.org/

This is the website of Guitarmaker, the journal of the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (ASIA). ASIA was founded in 1988, after a group of stringed instrument makers joined together with the idea of creating a not-for-profit organisation that would look after the needs of stringed instrument makers as well as providing them with a community. Through this website it is possible to join ASIA, as well as accessing details of back issues of Guitarmaker itself. The website also includes a forum where members of ASIA can discuss all issues relating to the making and repair of stringed instruments. Although the title of the journal would suggest that the main area of concern for both ASIA and Guitarmaker is the guitar, ASIA covers all types of stringed instruments, a fact that is reflected by the journal.
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e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) : e-Den

http://www.e-lfh.org.uk/projects/dentistry/

Launched in October 2009 to the UK dentistry community, e-Den is a web-based educational resource delivered by the Department of Health's (DH) e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) initiative in partnership with the Royal Colleges of Edinburgh, England and Glasgow and the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK. This site provides information on the project structure, how the e-learning materials are developed, who is responsible for authoring content, and the e-Den curriculum. Materials will be available online in 2010 and currently (November 2009) two sample sessions are freely available, covering the role of special tests and baseline records in formulating a treatment plan for a patient and the principles of intravenous cannulation for conscious sedation in dentistry. There is the facility to sign up for project news and a call for expressions of interest from people who would like to participate on the dentistry project as content authors.
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Leveraging social, cultural and health benefits from London 2012: a research series funded by the Economic and Social Research Council

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/social-applied-sciences/sport-science-tourism-and-le

This research series examines the leveraging of social, cultural and health benefits from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in regions outside London, with a particular focus on opportunities in the period leading up to the Games. The research was carried out by the Centre for Sport, Physical Education and Activity Research (SPEAR) at Canterbury Christ Church University, in conjunction with Bournemouth University and the University of Essex, and was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

The research examined the requirements for leveraging 'Olympic Tourism Flows', 'Sport and Physical Activity' and 'Community Engagement Well-being and Pride' from the 2012 Olympic Games. The findings of the regional roundtables held during 2008 were presented at a one day conference which focused on the regional implications and strategy of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games. The PowerPoint presentations are available from this website, together with a link to a full-text report of the research series in the SPEAR Bulletin.
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Centre for Sport, Physical Education and Activity Research (SPEAR)

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/social-applied-sciences/sport-science-tourism-and-le

The Centre for Sport, Physical Education and Activity Research (SPEAR) is a cross-departmental, cross-faculty research centre at Canterbury Christ Church University. The Centre brings together expertise from both across and outside the university and facilitates collaboration working in the field of sport, physical education and activity research. SPEAR conducts theoretically informed analysis in sport, physical education, physical activity and leisure. The website provides information about the Centre, its staff, events, research priorities and research projects. Current projects include Olympic and Paralympic Research, physical education and physical activity in schools and sport, and physical activity and health in the community. The site includes details of individual SPEAR Projects with links to published reports.
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Evidence-based dentistry tutorial

http://ebp.lib.uic.edu/dentistry/

This evidence-based dentistry tutorial was developed by the Information Services Department of the Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The tutorial consists of five instructional modules covering topics which include an introduction to evidence-based dentistry (EBD), the structure of literature, research design, searching the literature, and evaluating the quality of research. The user has the option to proceed through the modules sequentially or go directly to an individual module. A glossary is provided.
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NHS Information Centre : dentistry

http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/dentistry

The NHS Information Centre for Health and Social Care provides these statistics on dentistry. Information is provided on earnings, expenses, levels and types of activity. Statistics are archived from 2006 and Excel spreadsheets and reports are available for viewing or downloading. Summaries of the key results from the latest dental publications for each strategic health authority (SHA) are available.
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Science comics as tools for science education and communication: a brief exploratory study

http://jcom.sissa.it/archive/08/04/Jcom0804%282009%29A02

A paper based on the author’s dissertation research which examined the use of science comics as tools for science education, scientific literacy and communication. The paper gives an overview of the comics that already communicate science and a literature review shows that comics can be used for encouraging scientific literacy with education and communication as its basis. It also analyses why there is a lack of studies about science comics and suggests potential reasons and questions which could be pursued for future studies on the effects of these comics. The paper was published in the Journal of Science Communication, vol 8, Issue 4, December 2009.
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Dento-alveolar trauma : a desktop guide

http://www.nzda.org.nz/pub/resources/pub_DATguide.pdf

This 34 page desktop guide on dento-alveolar trauma is compiled by Dr Steve Manning for the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA). The guide is designed to be used as an in-surgery desktop guide for the management of the patient who has suffered a traumatic injury involving the mouth. Topics covered in this illustrated guide include injury classification, enamel infarction, enamel fracture, enamel-dentine fracture, complicated crown fracture, crown-root fracture, root fracture, lateral luxation, extrusive and intrusive luxation, avulsion, fracture of alveolar socket wall, fracture of alveolar process, fractures of mandible or maxilla, primary dentition, soft tissue injuries, splinting, root resorption, and assessment of pulp vitality. Last revised in August 2008 and made available on the Web by the NZDA.
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Hammer Circle, The

http://www.hammer-circle.co.uk/

The Hammer Circle is the website for the Association of British Hammer Throwers. The main aims of the Association are to promote the sport of hammer throwing in the United Kingdom, to advise athletic governing bodies on safety and technical issues relating to hammer throwing, and to offer coaching and competitive opportunities in athletics which focus on hammer throwing. The website provides historical information on hammer throwing, the Hammer Circle, information on the sport itself including instructional videos (mpg format), coaching advice, news items, events and links to sites of related interest. Further information is available on Scottish Throwing, Lite Hammer competitions, UK Hammer Throwing Rankings, and recent hammer throwing performances. The site has a discussion forum for members of the Hammer Circle.
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COP15 for journalists: a guide to the UN climate change summit

http://www.iied.org/pubs/pdfs/17074IIED.pdf

This briefing paper is intended for journalists reporting on the COP15 climate change summit which will take place in Copenhagen in December 2009. The briefing discusses the key processes, main actions and potential results of the meeting as well as covering COP15, its build up and aftermath. The briefing has been reviewed by three international lawyers who participate on national delegations during UN negotiations.
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Theological studies.org.uk

http://www.theologicalstudies.org.uk/

Theological Studies.org.uk is part of a collection of interlinked websites providing bibliographic suggestions for students of Christian theology. The site is primarily designed for those training for or in ministry, but is broad enough to also be of use to others. The references are arranged thematically, with sections covering topics such as: applied theology; doctrines; philosophy; theology; theologians; and spirituality. The other linked sites cover biblical studies, the early church, and the medieval church. A significant quantity of material is hosted on the sites themselves; there are also links to works elsewhere on the Web, and details of print resources.
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Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child

http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign83.pdf

This evidence-based national clinical guideline ‘Prevention and management of dental decay in the pre-school child’ was published by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) in November 2005. The guideline considers pathogenesis and diagnosis, epidemiology and impact, predicting caries risk, diet and nutrition, toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste, community based prevention, practice based prevention and management, implementation and audit, and information for parents and carers. Any revisions/updates to this guideline are currently (November 2009) being considered.
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Radiation effects and defects in solids

http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/grad

The journal "Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids" is a monthly publication from the Taylor and Francis Group. It includes "experimental and theoretical papers of both a fundamental and applied nature that contribute to the understanding of defects and phenomena induced by the interaction of all types of radiation with condensed matter. The range of contributions encompasses: radiation physics; radiochemistry; radiobiology and physical effects of medical irradiation, including research on radiative cell degeneration; optical, electrical and mechanical effects of radiation; and their secondary effects such as diffusion and particle emission from surfaces; plasma techniques and plasma phenomena." The journal's website provides subscription details, contents lists and abstracts. Access to full text is available to subscribers. Students should check whether their university/institution is a subscriber.
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Gypsy poet : journey into the land of freedom

http://www.thegypsypoet.co.uk/

The Gypsy poet is a personal website developed by Ray Wills, who has a lifetime's experience in play provision in the UK. It includes sections on the history of play and recreational provision for children, and the value of play for children's well being, as well as links to articles, videos and related websites. It also includes information about the author's childhood and life, information about Dorset and its history, and a section on travellers and gypsies, with related links. There are images throughout the site plus poems by the author and other poets.
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Widgetbox : Physics widgets for MySpace, Wordpress, TypePad and more

http://www.widgetbox.com/tag/physics

Widgetbox is a self-service Web widget platform providing facilities for users to find and create widgets to enhance their websites, blogs, etc. The physics section provides over 50 widgets ranging from fun applications to science news and resources from academic institutions.
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Lute Society of America

http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~lsa/index.html

This is the website of the Lute Society of America (LSA), an organisation that was founded in 1966 to cater for the needs of all those interested in the lute and its music, from lute scholars and professional lutenists to amateur musicians and those who enjoy listening to lute music. The website provides details on how to join the organisation, as well as information about lutes and lute music: follow the links in the "About LSA" section. Also listed by the site are details of the annual Lute Society of America seminars along with a images from previous seminars. The site also provides details of LSA's publications along with abstracts and information about how to get hold of the publications. Besides this, the website provides a number of free downloads on lute-related matters such as blank tablature templates, instructional material and fingering charts. These downloads are available in PDF format for which software is required. The site also presents an annotated list of LSA's various projects and links to further sources of information.
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Assembly on literature for adolescents (ALAN)

http://www.alan-ya.org/

The website of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) provides information on ALAN and its work, as well as a number of related resources. ALAN, an American organisation, has a membership which consists of: teachers; authors; librarians; publishers; students; and others with an interest in young adult literature. The site provides information on ALAN's annual convention and awards, as well as details of how to join. In addition, the site also gives access to: interviews with authors; book reviews; news; and information on the industry surrounding young adult fiction. Although this site is primarily aimed at an American audience, the author and book information is relevant to anyone with an interest in young adult fiction, including students of: English literature; creative writing; and media.
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Good Practice Framework, SCIE

http://www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/Goodpracticeframework/

"Good practice in care delivers the outcomes that people who use care services, carers & stakeholders require through tried & tested methods." SCIE's Good Practice Framework website enables practitioners to upload examples of good practice in care which has been proven. This can then be shared with staff, carers and the public through the website. The searches available are subject searching by social care online keyword or browsing the social care online topic tree. Browsing is also available by Dignity in Care keywords and by organisation type or name.
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Chemistry and biochemistry departments - worldwide

http://guides.library.ucsb.edu/chemuni2

A site developed by Chuck Huber, Davidson Library at the University of California Santa Barbara. The site consists of a list of links to Web pages of the departments of chemistry and biochemistry worldwide offering equivalent courses to US bachelor's degrees or higher. These links will provide information about faculty, degrees offered, curriculum, courses offered and general contact information.
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High quality care for all : our journey so far

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolic

High quality care for all : our journey so far, was published in June 2009 by the Department of Health. Lord Darzi examines the progress the NHS has made in the year since his previous report, High Quality Care for All : NHS Next Stage Review final report, was published. Progress has been made on all aspects of quality - patient experience, patient safety and clinical effectiveness, with patients already seeing the difference. Proposals for the future include - the refining of targets based on evidence (with the scrapping of the 13 week outpatient and 26 week inpatient performance targets); clinicians ownership of their own budget ; and a peer review accreditation system. The report is in PDF format and requires Adobe acrobat Reader.
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Understanding harmonics

http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/harmonics.html

This article by Scott Lehman, written in 1996, aims to provide an explanation of harmonics in music. It discusses the physics of a plucked string, how the string vibrates and playing harmonics. The article is part of the Harmony Central website.
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Music and Science Online

http://www.science.rcm.ac.uk/Science/Home

Produced in collaboration with the Royal College of Music (RCM) and the Institute of Musical Research at the University of London, the Music and Science Online website is an online resource that aims to provide information for those who are researching topics that cross the boundaries between music and science. Visitors to the site are invited to register and contact the website administrators if they feel that any additional information could be added to the resource. Registration is free. The website provides details of forthcoming conference that relate to the study of music and science, with links to the conference websites and along with contact details, an alphabetised list of links to relevant societies and other external sources of information, a list of relevant journals and a list of research groups and departments that may be of interest.
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Impact of foreign multi-national investment in Britain since 1850

http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/findingData/snDescription.asp?sn=3142

This is a Web page detailing the context, range, and availability of the dataset 'Impact of Foreign Multi-National Investment in Britain Since 1850', hosted by the History Data Service (HDS), based at the UK Data Archive, University of Essex (formerly part of the Arts and Humanities Data Service - AHDS). From this Web page you may download PDF and HTML files giving introductory information about the study. The data itself is available to order from the HDS as a set of tab delimited text files, though to make use of this material you must first register with the HDS (further information and instructions are supplied). The research aimed to establish a database of inward investment into Britain between the 1850s and the 1960s. Research on secondary and primary sources was undertaken to collect accurate firm-level data on each foreign direct investment, with the aim of providing for the first time a reliable aggregate picture of the level, timing, industry distribution and nationality of foreign direct investors in Britain before the first official statistics were published in 1962.
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1891 census project, Spitalfields

http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/findingData/snDescription.asp?sn=3139

This is a Web page detailing the context, range, and availability of the dataset '1891 Census Project, Spitalfields', hosted by the History Data Service (HDS), based at the UK Data Archive, University of Essex (formerly part of the Arts and Humanities Data Service - AHDS). From this Web page you may download PDF and HTML files giving introductory information about the study. The data itself is available to order from the HDS as a set of tab delimited text files, though to make use of this material you must first register with the HDS (further information and instructions are supplied). The Census Project was set up by the Jewish Historical Society and the Board of Deputies Community Research Unit. A database was compiled of the population of an area in Spitalfields in the East End of London in 1891, working from photocopies of the microfilm of the enumerators' books. The area was chosen because of its high concentration of Jewish population, as shown on the Russell and Lewis Jewish East London map of 1901. The database contains the complete population of the area.
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Anthropometric data relating to working-class children, 1841

http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/findingData/snDescription.asp?sn=3108

This is a Web page detailing the context, range, and availability of the dataset 'Anthropometric Data Relating to Working-Class Children, 1841', hosted by the History Data Service (HDS), based at the UK Data Archive, University of Essex (formerly part of the Arts and Humanities Data Service - AHDS). From this Web page you may download PDF and HTML files giving introductory information about the study. The data itself is available to order from the HDS as a tab delimited text file, though to make use of this material you must first register with the HDS (further information and instructions are supplied). The purpose of the study was to examine variations in the heights and circumferences of children in different occupations during 1841. Information recorded includes: industry and place where employed; name; sex; age; height; chest circumference; subjective assessment of physical condition; ability to read and write; occupation; and length of employment.
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Stanwick baptisms : 18th century (Northamptonshire)

http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/findingData/snDescription.asp?sn=3041

This is a Web page detailing the context, range, and availability of the dataset 'Stanwick Baptisms, 18th Century (Northamptonshire)', hosted by the History Data Service (HDS), based at the UK Data Archive, University of Essex (formerly part of the Arts and Humanities Data Service - AHDS). From this Web page you may download PDF and HTML files giving introductory information about the study. The data itself is available to order from the HDS as a tab delimited text file, though to make use of this material you must first register with the HDS (further information and instructions are supplied). The data in this study offers details of baptisms taken from the baptismal register for Stanwick in Northamptonshire. The following variables are included: surname; name of the child; name of the father; name of the mother; date of baptism - year, month, day; and whether the vicar conducted the baptism. Each record also contains a notes field for any additional information or notes.
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WebSphere Application Server V6.1 : system management and configuration

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247304.pdf

This IBM Redbook provides system administrators, developers, and architects with the knowledge to configure a WebSphere Application Server V6.1 runtime environment, to package and deploy Web applications, and to perform ongoing management of the WebSphere environment.

It includes configuration and administration information for WebSphere Application Server V6.1 and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1 on distributed platforms (excluding iSeries) and WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V6.1
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Introduction to decimal, binary, hexadecimal, octal and converting between bases

http://www.learn-programming.za.net/articles_decbinhexoct.html

This paper provides an introduction to counting in decimal, binary, hexadecimal, octal and converting between these bases.
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Uzbekistan investment laws

http://www.investuzbekistan.uz/eng/laws__statistics/economic_laws/

Collection of online laws focusing on investment and economic issues in Uzbekistan and made freely available on the website of Uzinfoinvest, an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade with responsibility for promoting foreign investment in Uzbekistan. The site includes laws, resolutions and decrees covering subjects such as foreign economic activity, the securities market and protection of foreign investors’ rights. The laws can be viewed in English in full text HTML.
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Grand débat sur l’identité nationale

http://www.debatidentitenationale.fr/

A site launched by the French government, Ministère de l’Immigration, de l’intégration, de l’identité nationale et du développement solidaire in November 2009 to engage the French people and French decision makers in discussion about French national identity and what it means to be French in 21st Century multi-cultural France. It includes access to French government documents on citizenship, immigration. Also available are video films of interviews with philosophers, academics and officials, plusdiscussion forums for members of the public. Topics covered include , attitudes towards Muslim and other ethnic and religious communities in France. Information is offered in French only.
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United States Round Table – the Republican Party and the rise of the new right in American Politics since the 1960s

http://backdoorbroadcasting.net/2009/11/united-states-round-table-the-republican

This site provides free access to a recording of a Royal Holloway History Department Research Seminar Series held on November, 2009. Contributors include John Kirk (Royal Holloway); Joe Merton (Oxford University) Sandra Scalon (London School of Economics); Tim Stanley (Royal Holloway). It is available via the Backdoor Broadcasting Company as a series of podcasts. It can be downloaded as a podcast. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website.
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Psycho-political resistance in Israel-Palestine conference, 15 – 16 October 2009

http://backdoorbroadcasting.net/2009/10/psycho-political-resistance-in-israel-pa

Psycho-Political Resistance in Israel-Palestine was a conference held at Birkbeck Institute for Social Research, Birkbeck College, London from 15 to 16 October 2009. It is available via the Backdoor Broadcasting Company as a series of podcasts. Each paper can be downloaded separately as a podcast using the links given on the website. The lectures cover topics which include non-violence resistance in the Gaza Strip, conflict resolution in the West bank, the politics of apology. There is extensive coverage of mental health projects in the region. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website.
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Cost of the war: Afghan experiences of conflict, 1978–2009

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/resources/policy/conflict_disasters/downloads/the-cost-o

This site provides free access to the full text of a report by Ashley Jackson of Oxfam International which was published in November 2009. Drawing on research from data provided by Afghan Civil Society Forum (ACSF), Afghan Peace and Democracy Act (APDA), Association for the Defence of Women’s Rights (ADWR), Cooperation Centre for Afghanistan (CCA), Education Training Center for Poor Women and Girls of Afghanistan (ECW), Oxfam GB, Organization for Human Welfare (OHW), Sanayee Development Organization (SDO), it critically assessing the human impact of the war against terrorism on the people of Afghanistan during the period 1978-2009.It includes historical background on the conflict and some eye witness accounts. Recommendations for future action are made.
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Ant Lab : University of Bristol

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/research/behaviour/antlab/

The research group known as the Ant Lab, within the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol, has provided this website which gives information about Group members and their research projects. Publications are listed, as well as links to related websites. There is also a page of videos of excavation of an ant nest.
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Spectrum: Concordia University research repository: faculty of arts

http://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/view/divisions/fac=5Fartsscience/

Spectrum is the institutional repository of Concordia University, Canada. It provides free open access, where copyright allows, to research outputs from staff and researchers of the university. These cover a wide range of subject areas from the humanities, sciences and social sciences. This section from the faculty of arts and sciences includes references to journal articles, eprints, pre-prints, conference papers, these and dissertations covering a wide range of social science subject areas including anthropology and sociology, psychology, politics. They include materials relating to Canadian history, politics, culture and the culture history and politics of Quebec. Many items are in full text. Copyright information is displayed on the website. Some items are in French.
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Center for Behavioural Biology : University of Bristol

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/research/behaviour/centre/

The Centre for Behavioural Biology at the University of Bristol has provided this website which outlines the various areas of reseach covered, as well as giving details of the staff and publications. The core area of research is behavioural ecology, but spans physiology and population ecology. Sections are given on Sexual strategies, Foraging, Social insects, Life histories, Underpinning theory, and Animal welfare.
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Mammal Research Unit : University of Bristol

http://www.bio.bris.ac.uk/research/mammal/

The Mammal Research Unit at the University of Bristol, founded in the late 1970s, is dedicated to the study of mammalian conservation, ecology, population biology and sociobiology. The Unit has made long-term and intensive studies of the urban fox, but details are also given of other research projects on bats, various African mammals, large carnivores in Greece, and hedgehogs. The site also gives lists of publications and of related websites.
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After the hunt : the future for foxes in Britain

http://www.thefoxwebsite.org/After-the-Hunt.pdf

This 36 page PDF document, published by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, is written by academics from the Universities of Bristol and York. The report looks at fox numbers and what limits them in Britain, the economic value of foxes and their relationship to agriculture, as well as the likely effects of the ban on hunting.
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Kennan Institute-National Public Radio Russian History Audio Archive

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?topic_id=1424&fuseaction=topics.media&grou

The Kennan Institute and National Public Radio is based in the Woodrow Wilson Center. It provides free online access to a collection of English and Russian radio programmes relating to Soviet and Russian history from the Russian revolution to the end of the Cold war in 1991. These they include recording s of famous people such as Lenin, Kerensky, Kirov, Beria, Stalin, Gorbachev, and others. There is also on-the-scene recorded sound of many events in Soviet history, including: the Russian and American armies meeting at the Elbe; Stalin's funeral; the August 1991 coup against Gorbachev and the Siege of Leningrad. The material comes from Soviet and Russian sources, the NPR archives, the archives of the BBC, and individual donors. Some of the material is in Russian, some in English. Technical and copyright information is displayed on the website.
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Fox website

http://www.thefoxwebsite.org/

The fox website is maintained by the Mammal Group at the University of Bristol. It is well illustrated with numerous photographs of foxes and has sections on Ecology, Populations, Urban foxes, Disease, Foxes and agriculture, Foxhunting, Attitudes to foxes, and FAQs. There is also a search facility and a News section.
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Biology Department, Uni versity of Leicester : research

http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/biology/research

This web page details the research carried out by the Biology Department of Leicester University, which is focused in four main areas: Neuroscience and behaviour, Plant cell and molecular genetics, Evolutionary biology, and Biodiversity. Under each heading details are given of the various research groups, staff and projects ongoing.
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Nurse prescribers' formulary for community practitioners 2009-2011

http://bnf.org/bnf/extra/current/450057.htm

This site provides access to the download of the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary for Community Practitioners which was published in 2009 by the British Medical Association and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain in association with the Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association and the Royal College of Nursing. The formulary is for use by District Nurses and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (including Health Visitors) who have received nurse prescriber training. Issued every two years, it is designed for use with the British National Formulary (BNF).
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ZooKeys

http://pensoftonline.net/zookeys/index.php/journal/index

ZooKeys - launched to accelerate biodiversity research - is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal designed to facilitate the free exchange of ideas and information in systematic zoology. The journal has been published since 2008 and all papers are available in PDF format and may be freely copied, downloaded, printed and distributed. The website provides a search facility and registered users can submit manuscripts.
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