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Tuesday, 23rd May 2006

Guide to Elections Around the World 2006; The Global Outsourcing 100

Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full Text
Elections--Worldwide
Source: Parliamentary Library, Australia
Guide to Elections Around the World 2006
"This electronic brief provides links to web-based information and full-text articles relevant to selected countries having national elections in 2006."
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Computers--Statistics
Source: Computer Industry Almanac
New, PCs In-Use Surpassed 900M in 2005. USA Accounts for over 25% of PCs In-Use
Includes list of Top 15 Countries In PCs In-Use.
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Outsourcing--Companies--Lists & Ranking
Source: International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP)
The Global Outsourcing 100
"The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is pleased to announce the following companies have been selected to the first-ever listing of the world's top outsourcing service providers -- The Global Outsourcing 100."
Methodology
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Aging--Web Resources
Source: AARP Policy & Research
Global Aging Program
"AARP was one of the first organizations to recognize aging as a truly worldwide phenomenon that requires global cooperation. We wish to facilitate international understanding and dialogue around the global aging agenda. AARP will work with governments and opinion leaders by participating in international, social and economic policy debates to formulate global responses addressing the challenges associated with world aging." In addition to news, reports and other publications, includes:
+ International Conference Calendar
+ International and Regional Organizations and Networks Concerned With Aging
+ Periodicals for Seniors From Around the World
+ Organizations for Seniors Around the World
+ Aging Everywhere: Intereactive map offering "resources on the 50+ population worldwide."
+ AgeSource Worldwide: Database that "provides links to over 300 major or unique libraries, clearinghouses, databases, directories, bibliographies, and Web metasites around the world that focus on aging or closely allied subjects. Some 30 countries are represented in AgeSource Worldwide."
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Information Technology--Lists & Rankings
Source: Business 2.0
100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies, 2006
Sort by state available. Top 10 are:
1. Celgene
2. Red Hat
3. Apple Computer
4. SanDisk
5. ValueClick
6. Palomar Medical Technologies
7. aQuantive
8. LifeCell
9. Gilead Sciences
10. Clinical Data
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Parks--United StatesLists & Rankings
Source: Center for City Park Excellence
Fast Facts: Parks
+ The 100 Largest City Parks
+ City Park Acreage as a Percentage of the Area of the City
+ Total Spending on Parks and Recreation Per Resident in the Major Cities
+ The Oldest City Parks in the U.S.

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