Top Overall Donors
http://www.opensecrets.org/overview/topcontribs.asp?cycle=2006 Where does all that campaign money come from? Why, Corporate America, of course. http://www.opensecrets.org/overview/topcontribs.asp?cycle=2006
Aon Celtic Art
http://www.aon-celtic.com/trade_history_meanings.html I’ve been doing some research on Celtic knotwork for a piece I’m currently working on. This site had some great information!
http://librarianchick.pbwiki.com/BookSearch Search for FREE audio books, text books, and eBooks online! Get results from literally dozens of the biggest and most complete libraries that host free resources!
Librarian Chick – Free Learning Resources
Here's a little something I'm working on… I think it should be ready to go by the end of this week. I just have a little more content I want to put up but you all get a geek-sneak-peak! Introducing Librarian Chick, a wiki that organizes a large collection of links to free educational resources and reference sites for those
Stacy’s Weekly Mashup – PollDaddy, DailyLit, Gradefix, Qnext, Cute Overload
http://www.tucows.com/article/1231 Web 2.0 sites, tech news, blog picks and more all mashed up like potatahs.
On Compression
Someone recently asked me to explain image compression. Here's an article I wrote in a series for Tucows called Digital Imaging Part 2 – Lossy Vs. Lossless More Digital Imaging articles: Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 Also, check out the Wikipedia entry for Fractal Compression… that Michael Barnsley sure is an interesting guy. You might have seen him
Fractal Terrains in Bryce 2
http://www.digitalproducer.com/pages/fractal_terrains_in_bryce_2.htm An easy to follow guide on how to create 3D terrains in Bryce using fractal bitmaps.
Easy to Make Science Toys
This little easy-to-make paper sculpture can be turned inside-out over and over while you watch it change colors. You can find free detailed instructions on how to fold this printout at Simon Quellon Field's site called Science Toys You Can Make With Your Kids. It was designed years ago by a bored mathematics student. The toy is called a Kaleidocycle,
Web-Based Tools Teach Math to Students
“Troy, N.Y.— A researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has uncovered mathematics embedded in the designs of various aspects of native and contemporary culture, from traditional beadwork and basket weaving to modern hairstyles and music. Using the discovery, he’s developed a series of interactive, Web-based teaching tools that are capturing the interest – and imagination – of students in math classes
How Did the Romans Multiply?
Sometimes I lay in bed at night and ponder the wonders of the universe. Who decided that the long yellow fruit should be called a banana, and how did he convince everyone else to call it that as well? What was the force that seperated matter from antimatter? How on earth did they multiply roman numerals? Then I literally StumbeUponed
deviantART: dmschenk’s Ray of Light Script
http://dmschenk.deviantart.com/journal/8539604 This is a cool Apophysis script with a guide written by David Schenk
Software Marketing Resource
http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com/ A site dedicated to helping developers market their software.
Web 2.0 Generator
Now you too can jump on the Web 2.0 bandwagon and create a nifty site of your very own! The free Web 2.0 Generator will automatically generate the XHTML/CSS layout for your new Web 2.0 site in a matter of mere seconds. Finding a way to make a profit from your new site? Well, that's entirely up to you! I
Artnatomy
Artnanomy is an educational site that shows artists how the muscles in the face work using digital animation. Expressions can be hard to capture for some artists so this is a wonderful tool for learning which muscles are at work when a person is surprised, happy, or angry. The interface provides an excellent hands-on atmosphere and encourages user interaction. Consider
ArtServe
http://www.artservemichigan.org/ Arts Education Advocacy