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Peter Greene's Top 10+ as announced on Tuesday, 9/6/2011
This list is for providing you with easy access to these "useful" Web pages. Please visit my NEW "Tips and Favorite Applications" Page, WEBHITZ® for access to our Web menus!
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Next show is Monday - October 3, 2011
- Wix.com - create your own free "flash" enabled Website - very cool ! Over 13,089,527 sites created. Drag & drop features with no programming required.
- Mintright.com - global ebook distribution platform management; each (Amazon's Kindle, B&N's Nook, etc ...) platform has a unique set of requirements regarding the format of content and associated meta data as well as procedural requirements for content delivery.
- ActualKeyWords.com - maintains a current database (174,000,000+ million phrases) of keyphrases used as search queries in search engines. It is used to aid in Search Engine Optimization strategies for Websites and Webresources; here is "an article to help you understand more about using keywords".
- RoadBikeReview.com - cycling resource that includes reviews (by manufacturer), user forums, classifieds and more. Also visit: "CyclingForums" and "TwoSpoke".
- histio.org - Histiocytosis Association is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the unique needs of patients and families dealing with the effects of histiocytic disorders while leading the search for a cure.
- Calendar-365.com - this website shows every (annual) calendar including 2011, 2012 and 2013. Can be useful if you are looking for a specific date (holiday/vacation). You can also use this site to find out when a particular day or date takes place.
- Habbo.com - is a social networking site aimed at teenagers since 2000; has expanded to include 11 online communities ("hotels") with users in over 150 countries; to-date there are 203,000,000+ registered avatars.
- TheGateway.org - [sponsored by http://www.nea.org/ "National Education Association"] is a Consortium effort to provide educators with quick and easy access to thousands of educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit and commercial Internet sites.The Gateway contains a variety of educational resource types from activities and lesson plans to online projects to assessment items. Materials that are purposed for use in the classroom are appropriate for inclusion in The Gateway.
- SchoolTree.org - free search of 140,000+ public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, and school districts for anyone. Also visit: "K12guides" and "schooldigger".
- AppAppeal.com - searchable directory of Web applications that includes reviews and comparisons.
- Helium.com - a knowledge co-operative where their writers are also their editors who read and rate every article on the site; learn what you need, share what you know. You can also earn money for what you contribute.
- Mozilla's FireFox 5 - the latest version of the FireFox Web browser is available from this site. I personally like the new look!
- Internet Explorer 9 - Microsoft's download site for their latest Internet Explorer 9 Web browser.
*** Below are last month's choices ****
- DiscoveryEducation.com [by the Discovery Channel] - a resource designed to improve student achievement; engage students through dynamic curricular resources like Discovery Education streaming Plus and Discovery Education Science, support teachers through customized professional development and assessment services, and ultimately improve student achievement.
- aza.org Association of Zoos & Aquariums; network of more than 6,000 committed zoo and aquarium professionals, organizations, and suppliers world-wide. Madison "Vilas Zoo" celebrates 100 years!
- Active.com - a searchable directory and guide of sports events; such as triathlons. multi-sport races, sports and summer camps, sports tournaments, running races and more.
- Fightbac.org - features "Bilingual (English-Spanish) specific safe food handling steps and communicates the risk of food poisoning. Produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Ad Council are launching a new public service advertising campaign that encourages parents and caregivers to help protect their families from food poisoning by checking their food safety steps.
- Google+ Project = Google.com/+ - "Facebook" now has some serious competition! What Googles calls "Real-life sharing rethought for the web". Here are some useful things about Google's +.
- BusinessInsider.com [another viewpoint - and there are lots of them!] - this resource covers news and info on a wide variety of topics - including of course the "debt crisis"!
- carbuzz.com - easy to use, well-organized resource about cars, industry news and more.
- Petersons.com - comprehensive guide to colleges and graduate schools. Provides searchable access to info on: admissions (ex. Student Statistics: Average age 28. 34 applicants, 29% accepted, 10 enrolled.), student body, financial aid, programs and degrees, faculty, research and contact info.
- StephenWiltshire.com - is an artist who draws and paints detailed cityscapes. His story was documented on "ABC World News - person of the week". Search "YouTube" or just Google him - his art is pretty amazing!
- EPA.gov - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; been around for 40-years. Also visit their "Superfund" site.
- Mozilla's FireFox 5 - the latest version of the FireFox Web browser is available from this site. I personally like the new look!
- Internet Explorer 9 - Microsoft's download site for their latest Internet Explorer 9 Web browser.
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You can listen to Peter on WPR (Wisconsin Public Radio) - 970AM WHA Radio in Madison, WI
monthly! It is broadcast live over the WPR radio network from the 7th floor of Vilas Hall, and is "Web casted" live via Real Audio - you'll need the "Real Audio player". The show is 90 minutes in length and covers the latest in PC computer technology
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