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Evaluating Internet Research Sources. Robert Harris Version Date: January 21, 2015 Previous: December 27, 2013; November 6, 2013; Nov. 22, 2010 and June 15, 2007 "The central work of life is interpretation.

Evaluating Internet Research Sources

" --Proverb Introduction: The Diversity of Information Adopting a Skeptical Attitude You might have heard of the term information warfare, the use of information as a weapon. Getting Started: Screening Information Source Selection Tip: Try to select sources that offer as much of the following information as possible: Author's Name Author's Title or Position Author's Organizational Affiliation Date of Page Creation or Version Author's Contact Information Some of the Indicators of Information Quality (listed below) Evaluating Information: The Tests of Information Quality The CARS Checklist for Information Quality Summary of The CARS Checklist for Research Source Evaluation Living with Information: The CAFÉ Advice Books you need: POP! The First Human Male Pregnancy - Mr. Lee Mingwei. Save The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus.

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Save The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Rare photo of the elusive tree octopus The Pacific Northwest tree octopus (Octopus paxarbolis) can be found in the temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula on the west coast of North America. Their habitat lies on the Eastern side of the Olympic mountain range, adjacent to Hood Canal. An intelligent and inquisitive being (it has the largest brain-to-body ratio for any mollusk), the tree octopus explores its arboreal world by both touch and sight. Map of estimated tree octopus maximum range, including spawning waters Tree octopuses have eyesight comparable to humans. The reproductive cycle of the tree octopus is still linked to its roots in the waters of the Puget Sound from where it is thought to have originated. Why It's Endangered Tree Octopus hat from 1923(Click to enlarge.) The possibility of Pacific Northwest tree octopus extinction is not an unwarranted fear. How You Can Help.

New Zealand GolfCross. Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division - dihydrogen monoxide info. Baby Cages Product Line. I.Saw - The World's First USB-powered Chainsaw. Global HIV/AIDS at CDC - Global HIV/AIDS. Global HIV/AIDSToday, an estimated 35.3 million people worldwide live with HIV/AIDS, with more than two-thirds living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nearly three-fourths of the 2.3 million new HIV infections in 2012 occurred in these countries. CDC’s RoleCDC provides support to more than 70 countries (see countries where we work) to strengthen their national HIV/AIDS programs and build sustainable public health systems through the U.S.

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) . (updated of November 2013) Public Health Impact CDC uses science to save lives and, through PEPFAR, has helped support:* As the U.S. science-based public health and disease prevention agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plays an essential role in implementing the U.S. . Ensuring global health strengthens U.S. health, economic, and national security. Unmatched scientific and technical expertise Critical leadership for transitioning sustainable programs to country ownership. HIV/AIDS - HIV and AIDS Facts. Considered to be a pandemic, HIV is mainly spread by sexual intercourse, however, can also be spread through blood transfusions, by sharing infected syringes, or even from infected mother to fetus.

The advanced stage of the HIV infection is termed as AIDS. Thus, an HIV infection leads to AIDS. Here's a comprehensive guide about HIV/AIDS, wherein you will find the basic facts about HIV, how it spreads, treatment measures, misconceptions about the disease, etc. Here are some quick facts about HIV/AIDS: What does AIDS stand for? What does HIV stand for? What is the immune system? What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? Can AIDS be cured? What is a STD? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for HIV/AIDS ● Check out Early symptoms of HIV and AIDS for information on the first stage of HIV/AIDS symptoms. ● Check out HIV and AIDS Facts for information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS.

AIDS FACTS.