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Microsoft Corporation
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Funding for United States Libraries Grants 
 The section of the foundation set up by Bill Gates that is dedicated to "funding programs that evaluate local technology needs, purchase equipment, train library staff, and help libraries build public support for long-term funding." Grant-funding requests in the U.S. Libraries initiative are by invitation only. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/grantseeker/Pages/funding-united-states-libraries.aspx Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Computers, Computers, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Nov 13, 2008 Bill Gates
This official Microsoft website for Bill Gates features a biography, writings, and transcripts (and some webcasts) of his speeches back to 1996. Includes press materials and video on the June 2006 announcement of Gate's transition (effective July 2008) "out of a day-to-day role in the company to spend more time on his global health and education work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation." http://www.microsoft.com/billgates/ Topics: Notable People, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Jun 16, 2006 Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET)
The primary function of CARET is to bridge "educational technology research to practice by offering research-based answers to critical questions." The site features critical reviews of articles and studies related to educational technology. A review may include a link to the full text of the reviewed article. Also provides a suggested reading list, a question-and-answer section, a glossary, and links to related material. Searchable. http://caret.iste.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Apr 12, 2004 Corbis Pictures on the Internet
Bill Gates set up Corbis Corporation to collect and sell digital images, including art reproductions. Has more than 500,000 images (small) available for viewing. It is working to make the archive the most comprehensive digital collection of visual content available anywhere in the world. There is a gallery and subject list of images and now the collection is searchable with the AltaVista search engine. You can view an image and/or send an e-mail picture postcard to a friend. http://www.corbis.com/ Topics: Internet, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science, Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 26, 2006 Global Health Program
Website of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's project concerning diseases and conditions that cause widespread illness and death in developing countries. The program focuses on developing effective and affordable vaccines and medicines. Provides background information on malaria, HIV/AIDS, respiratory illnesses, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/global-health/Pages/overview.aspx Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Library Links @ libraryman.com
Entertaining links and travelogs from "Library Man," also known as Michael Porter, a librarian who in his work as a "Public Access Computing Trainer with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation" has visited hundreds of public libraries. The section gates foundation and me includes a state-by-state history of Library Man's activities. http://www.libraryman.com/librarylinks.htm Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI)
"MVI's mission is to accelerate the development of promising malaria vaccines and ensure their availability and accessibility in the developing world." This site describes the research and projects of this organization, including the October 2004 results of a malaria vaccine efficacy trial conducted on children in Africa. Includes a fact sheet, images from presentations, and related publications. http://www.malariavaccine.org Topics: Drugs, Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Oct 18, 2004 Microsoft Visitor Center
Describes exhibits at the visitor center on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington state. Features a timeline documenting turning points in the company's history and offers information for students, such as biographies of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, "Fast Facts About Microsoft," the company's annual report, and links to instructional resources. http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/visitorcenter/ Topics: Business, Computers, Computers, Washington State: Business, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Feb 12, 2007 Partners for Parasite Control (PPC)
This is the World Health Organization (WHO) site for "schistosomiasis, Soil Transmitted Helminths, and the Partners for Parasite Control (PPC)." It features fact sheets, data, and educational and prevention materials about schistosomiasis ("also known as bilharziasis, ... a parasitic disease that leads to chronic ill health") and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), which "are also known in many places simply as common intestinal worms." Educational materials available in several languages. http://www.who.int/wormcontrol/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Biology, Diseases & Conditions, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Mar 2, 2005 PaulAllen.com
Official website for Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen. Features brief descriptions and links to additional material about his many projects in areas of technology, museums (such as his Experience Music Project in Seattle), aerospace (the Allen-funded SpaceShipOne won the Ansari X-Prize in 2004), performance art, business, science, sports (he is owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers), and charitable activities. http://www.paulallen.com Topics: Washington State: Business, Washington State: People Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Seattle P-I Business: Microsoft Watch
Collection of news stories and opinion pieces about Microsoft. Includes news about new products, stories on Bill Gates and profiles of Microsoft employees, a blog, polls, and other material about this company based in Washington state. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (P-I). http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/microsoft/ Topics: Washington State: Business Last updated Jun 19, 2006 United States of America v. Microsoft Corporation
Memorandum & Order and Final Judgment by Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson, released June 7, 2000. From the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Site also contains announcements, conclusions, and findings of fact. http://www.gpo.gov/usvms-docs/ Topics: Business, Business & Consumer Law, Computers, Computers, Crime, Industries, Judicial Process, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Feb 7, 2008 WebJunction
WebJunction is an "online community of libraries and other agencies sharing knowledge and experience to provide the broadest public access to information technology." WebJunction fosters communication and problem solving for issues specific to libraries and librarianship in the United States and Canada. The site includes sample policies and practices, technology and buying information, access to online courses and lessons, a newsletter, and related discussion forums. Searchable. http://webjunction.org/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Librarianship, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Jan 25, 2006 |
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