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05 Nov 2009 22:28
Social Care TV
http://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/
Social Care TV is an online television channel maintained by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). It was launched in 2009 with the aim of highlighting the daily lives and work of individuals involved in the social care sector (with the main emphasis on the UK). It comprises short films with associated fact sheets, advice and learning materials suitable for social workers, students, researchers and members of the public. All aspects of social care are covered including: personalisation, dementia and old age; safeguarding children, safeguarding adults, nutrition, children of prisoners and social care for vulnerable groups. Material is being continuously added. Technical and copyright information is displayed on the website. Added: 2009-11-05
Open Images
http://openimages.eu/
Open Images is an open access collection which is being created by the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision and Knowledgeland. It aims to provide free online access to historic audiovisual and film materials from Dutch archives. These include many news reel clips. from the 20th Century onwards. It is possible to search or browse the site. All subject areas are covered with a particular emphasis on the social and political history of the Netherlands. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website. Some information is offered in Dutch only. Added: 2009-11-05
Public Comment Analysis Toolkit (PCAT)
http://pcat.qdap.net/
The Public Comment Analysis Toolkit (PCAT) has been created by researchers in the Qualitative Data Analysis Program (QDAP) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of Pittsburgh. It is a free software designed to allow government departments to create websites where citizens can engage and communicate with officials. It therefore aims to increase political openness and, accountability and transparency. The website provides information about the software and its possible uses and a registration form. Added: 2009-11-05
Council of Food Policy Advisers. Report 2009
http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/food/policy/council/pdf/cfpa-rpt-090914.pdf
The Council of Food Policy Advisers was established in 2008 to advise the government on a wide range of food policy and production issues in the UK. In its first report, the council outlines areas for priority action : further promotion of the 5-a-day message for fruit and vegetables to increase healty eating; encouraging increased local fruit and vegetable production and consumption through a UK fruit and vegetable strategy. The report also highlights the need to increase the profile of food production as part of the climate change debate. Added: 2009-11-05
Claude Levi-Strauss (1908-2009): lAcadémie Française
http://www.academie-francaise.fr/immortels/base/academiciens/fiche.asp?param=647
This site is maintained by lAcadémie Française. It provides free access to information about leading former member French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss. This includes a brief biography, bibliography of his books and the transcript of some of its speeches to the Academie. All information is offered in French only. Added: 2009-11-05
Science blog : science news straight from the source
http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/index.php
This blog, which commenced publication in 2002, mainly comprises postings from scientific press releases supplemented with reader posts and comments. It covers all areas of the sciences and its archive can be searched Added: 2009-11-05
TheoFantastique : a meeting place for myth, imagination and mystery on pop culture
http://www.theofantastique.com/
This website, entitled Theo Fantastique, is in a blog format and is written and maintained by John Morehead. The website explores the academic side of the fantastic in pop culture by looking at science fiction, fantasy and horror films, television programmes and other pop culture artefacts. Posts included range from observations, events, film releases, book reviews to interviews. One can search for posts or browse the archive which goes as far back as January 2007. There is also a links section with relevant links to other websites both commercial and academic. Added: 2009-11-05
A stage kindly
http://www.astagekindly.com/
This is the website of A Stage Kindly, a new musical theatre initiative. The organisation was founded in 2008 to encourage and develop the present and future of new musicals. Their main aim is to offer a platform to bring independent works to audiences. The website contains further information about the organisation and its projects. There is a section on productions with a list of past, present and future performances. Under opportunities one can keep up to date with auditions, read more about services to writers and performers such as workshops. Multimedia enables users to download or stream recordings, view images and videos from productions. Added: 2009-11-05
South African Government Information: documents
http://www.info.gov.za/view/DynamicAction?pageid=528
This part of the South African Government Information website provides access to government publications including legislation, policy documents and documentation provided on provincial government websites. The site offers full text legislation including a copy of the Constitution. There are government notices, documents open for public comment, annual reports of government departments and agencies and downloadable forms. Links are given to other websites providing access to official statistics, to parliamentary publications (including Hansard), to provincial documents and international reports containing information on South Africa. Documents on the site can be browsed by year or subject or searched by keyword, date and document type. All materials are provided in full text. Added: 2009-11-05
Human rights in the 21st Century- Noam Chomsky lecture October 2009
http://richmedia.lse.ac.uk/publicLecturesAndEvents/20091029_1830_humanRightsInTh
This site provides free access to a recording of a public lecture by Professor Noam Chomsky which took place at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on 20th October 2009. In the 94 minute lecture Chomsky discusses the current state of human rights and future challenges in the 21st Century. It is possible to download a podcast and view a recoding of the event. In order to see the webcast users must (from the LSE podcast channel url) scroll down the list of events and click on the correct date. Technical and copyright information is displayed on the website. Added: 2009-11-05
NYS-OMRDD : dentistry training material
http://www.omr.state.ny.us/hp_dentistry_training.jsp
This series of eight evidence-based dental training PowerPoint presentations focus on dental treatment for people with special needs and are published on the Web by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities (NYS OMRDD). Each special care dentistry presentation is accompanied by teacher's notes which are visible in each slide presentation. Topics covered include seizures, autism, an introduction to special care dentistry, legal/ethical issues, treatment planning, neuromuscular disorders, Down's Syndrome, and oral manifestations of genetic & congenital disorders. Added: 2009-11-05
Higher ambitions: the future for universities in a global economy
http://www.bis.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/publications/Higher-Ambitions.pdf
This site provides free access to the major strategy paper published in November 2009 by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The 120 page report sets out proposals for how British universities can remain high quality and competitive in the 21st Century global economy. Topics covered include widening access to universities, the role of universities in the economy, research and improving the student experience of higher education. Added: 2009-11-05
Astronomy LookUP
http://www.jodcast.net/lookUP/
Astronomy LookUP provides an interface to a variety of astronomical name services that enable the user to retrieve information about a specified astronomical object, e.g. planets, moons, comets. Spacecraft are not included. Astronomy LookUP was created by Stuart Lowe of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, The University of Manchester. Twitter, iPhone and other mobile phone applications are also available. A widget is available to embed Astronomy LookUP on a remote website. Added: 2009-11-05
Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
http://www.chfca.ca/
The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) was formed in January 2009 as a result of a merger between the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) and Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Canada (H2FCC). CHFCA is a national, non-profit association providing services and support to Canadian corporations, governments and educational institutions promoting, developing, demonstrating and deploying hydrogen and fuel cell products and services in Canada. The Association's website provides details of its membership and activities, information on fuel cell science and technology, details of the Canadian fuel cell industry sector, news and events listings, publications and links to related sites. The website is also available in French. Added: 2009-11-05
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