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LibraryLaw Blog: How Does California's New Anti-spyware Law Affect Lib
Brief information about the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act that went into effect in California on January 1, 2005. Includes a link to the text and to objections to the law raised by privacy advocates. From librarian and lawyer Mary Minow. Crystal gas tank
Porous storage for greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide Near Infrared Laser Device Can Measure Brain Oxygen Levels
A new device that uses near-infrared light to non-invasively monitor the oxygenation of the brain during surgery appears to be a promising alternative to the more invasive techniques currently in use, according to a new study by Duke University Medical Center anesthesiologists. Guillotine Headquarters
Information about the guillotine, which was named after Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, who proposed "that mechanical decapitation be used to replace older more crude forms of execution."The site features a timeline of this device, best remembered for its role in the French Revolution. Includes pictures, lists of people associated with this machine, descriptions of the mechanics involved, and animations. From an enthusiast. Injury Toll In U.S. Homes Tops 12 Million Yearly: UNC, Other ExpertsCa
Unintentional injuries at home have become a major public health problem across the country, according to a series of new Home Safety Council-funded studies conducted at the University of North Carolina Injury Prevention Research Center. Augmented Reality Technology May Improve Communication In Poultry Plan
Technology that transfers computer-generated information onto the physical world is being tested for use in poultry plants to improve communication between computers and workers. Using augmented reality (AR) technology, researchers have designed two systems that project graphical instructions from an automated inspection system onto birds on a processing line. These symbols tell workers how to trim or whether to discard defective products. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Scientists Discover That Three Overlapping Signals In Embryo Help Get
A major step in the development of the vertebrate embryo - the establishment of a back that morphs into a brain, spinal cord and muscles - turns out to be so important that the body uses at least three signals to make sure it happens properly. Age-Appropriate Toys for Children
This article describes "the basic characteristics of child development at each stage of growth.Lists of some age-appropriate toys are also included."Covers baby toys, toddler toys, toys for children in preschool, and toys for 6 to 8-year-olds. From a doctor and author. Washington Violence Against Women Network (WAVAWNet)
This site provides information about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; lists of support organizations for counties in Washington state; and links to related information. The "project began in January, 1996 through a partnership between the Department of Social &Health Services, which funds domestic violence programs, and the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, which funds sexual assault programs."
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