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Ten amazing databases

November 7, 2011 | Ranald | Comments (0)

or, according to Rena Marie Pacella, "The ten most amazing databases in the world." (PopSci. Popular Science, Oct. 31, 2011. Web. 4 Nov. 2011.) 1. Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), "a computer system that stores DNA profiles created by […] crime laboratories in the United States, with the ability to search the database to assist […]

Gallstones and how to help people who have them

August 8, 2011 | Ranald | Comments (0)

People have gallstones ("Gallstones occur in up to 20 percent of Canadian women and 10 per cent of men by the age of 60." Canadian Liver Foundation) and people who have them want books on them. I was asked for books on gallstones twice last month. But we don't seem to have a lot. If […]

Apples, wheat and potatoes

May 9, 2011 | Ranald | Comments (1)

The other day, I was asked by a grade 7 student, alright, by the mother of one, for apple, wheat and potato production, by weight, in a certain year, in all 10 provinces. I used E-Stat. After "accepting and entering," I clicked on “Table of Contents – Data Tables” under the heading Information for Students […]