The I.A. Richards Web Resource
http://www.btinternet.com/~j1837c/jbc/richards/iar.html
Ivor Armstrong Richards was an influential English literary theorist of the second and third decades of the twentieth century. This site, presented by John Constable, College Lecturer in English at Magdalene College in Cambridge, provides general information about Richards's life, along with a brief photographic biography. Although this site does not contain an expansive amount of information about his background, it does provide a link to the online Literary Encyclopedia, which delves more deeply into the author's history. The site also provides an extensive list of Richards's publications dating from 1919-1978, as well as a list of criticisms on his works. Going beyond the mere task of providing a list of texts and links, this site, which caters to the academic community, also includes information on conferences and lectures relating to the works and legacy of this notable critic. [MG]
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Mergers and Acquisitions Involving UK Companies: 1st Quarter 2002 [.pdf]
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/m&a0502.pdf
Produced by the United Kingdom's Office of Statistics, the Mergers and Acquisitions quarterly report reveals yet another decline in corporate mergers and acquisitions on the part of British companies. Tracking activities both home and abroad, the report discloses its findings in a number of ways, including number of acquisitions abroad by British interests, foreign acquisitions of British interests, and domestic mergers and acquisitions by British businesses. The report follows all actions in both number and in reported prices of acquisitions. On the flipside, the quarterly report tracks demergers and corporate disposals, or sell-offs. To greater facilitate comparison and analysis, the report also presents corresponding yearly figures and statistics for the past decade. [WH]
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National Environmental Directory
http://www.environmentaldirectory.net/
Presented by Harbinger Communications, the National Environmental Directory contains more than 13,000 organizations in the United States "concerned with environmental issues and environmental education." Users can search the entire directory at one time, or can search by geographical area. The site also makes it possible for environmental organizations to add their information to the directory, and it contains a purchasable software program for environmental educators and activists. [MG]
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California Business Portal: Special Fillings Regarding Domestic Partnerships
http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/sf/sf_dp.htm
According to California Law, domestic partners are "two adults who have chosen to share one another's lives in an intimate and committed relationship of mutual caring." Hence, for those individuals who are considering entering into or terminating a domestic partnership, the California Business Portal has made the Declaration of Domestic Partnership Form (DP-1) and the Termination of Domestic Partnership Form (DP-2) available for Internet users. Both forms are available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format and can be viewed, filled in, and printed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader 4.0. Also available on the site is a full copy of the California Family Code. [MG]
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Television Production: A Comprehensive On-line Cybertext in Studio and Field Production
http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp_ind.htm
While it does not grant either degrees or certificates ­- at this point, anyway ­- CyberCollege's Cybertext in Studio and Field Production is a comprehensive course in television production, from the first to the final stages. Featuring seventy separate modules, or lessons, on the various stages in the production process, the cyber course is impressively full bodied and multidimensional -- with full text, audio, and video components. Thus, one can read, listen to, and/or watch all that the course has to offer. Presented by Dr. Ron Whittaker, the modules are accessible in any order and for any length of time, so learners can return to pick up where they left off, or skip over what they already know. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, the course should help send a new generation of TV producers on their way. [WH]
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CensusScope
http://www.censusscope.org/
CensusScope is a tool that makes US Census data freely accessible to the Internet community. Presented by the Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) at the University of Michigan, CensusScope provides census data for states, counties, and metropolitan areas. Represented by charts, maps, and rankings, the data includes information such as multiracial and population growth, population by race, age structure, and family structure. The site is easily navigable, the charts and maps are concise and comprehensive, and the rankings are easy to follow. On the whole, an excellent resource site for anyone interested in national statistics and analysis. [MG]
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The World Cup Archive
http://www.worldcuparchive.com/
Edited by Jan Alsos, World Cup Archive provides just about any information on World Cup issues one can conceive. This archive is a one-stop World Cup site that contains background information on the establishment of the World Cup, information regarding every match in every tournament from 1930 to 1998, player profiles of many of the influential players in history, statistical data, a Q&A section with answers to the most commonly asked questions, and much more. The site also provides a list of the 2002 teams participating in this year's tournament, along with an editorial prediction of the winner. For soccer enthusiasts looking for information regarding World Cup issues, this is definitely the place to start. [MG]
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