MPLIC Reference Highway

Useful Sites & Stuff

Lab Tests Online November 11, 2008

http://www.labtestsonline.org/

“Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient or family caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.”–From the website.  It is non-commerical, patient centered, peer-reviewed, and is a product of the collaboration of a number of professional societies representing the laboratory community who have partnered to be responsible for the content of different areas found on this site.

 

Memphis City Schools Data September 5, 2008

Filed under: All, Education, Tests & Testing — Philip @ 3:25 pm

http://memphisdemo2.extranet.urbanplanet.com/Data.html

Memphis City Schools data, including ACT scores, attendance, the stability index, suspensions and expulsions, TCAP writing assesments and 2007 data files for specific schools are found on the Memphis City Schools GED Testing Center web site.

 

Kids Meals : Obesity on the Menu August 14, 2008

http://cspinet.org/new/pdf/kidsmeals-report.pdf

The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers here the results of their investigation into the nutritional quality of children’s meals at 13 top restaurant chains.

 

Examination Dates and Locations May 2, 2008

Filed under: All, Education, Government, Tests & Testing — Philip @ 5:34 pm

http://www.actstudent.org/regist/centers.html

ACT Test Centers

http://www.actstudent.org/regist/nextdates.html

ACT Test Dates 2008-2009

http://www.petersons.com/testprep/test_info.asp?id=862&sponsor=1&path=ce.pft.asvab

ASVAB Test Dates and Locations

http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/

GRE Computer-Based Testing Centers

http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/GRE/pdf/gre_0708_tclist.pdf

Gre Paper-Based Testing Centers

http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=21a32d3631df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=31025ee3d74f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD

Praxis I Computer-Based Test Examination Dates and Praxis I and II Paper-Based Examination Dates and Locations

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html

SAT Calendar — Dates and Fees

http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_code/codeSearchSatTest.jsp

SAT Test Centers

https://uspsapps.hr-services.org/

United States Postal Service — Apply Online.  Can find dates and locations by Announcement Number or can search by State.  Also, useful information at Work for the U. S. Postal Service.

http://www.jobsfed.com/fjdpaper/Jumps4_11_03/JumpSpec1_4_11.htm

Federal Jobs Digest — Postal Jobs Open Nationwide  — This Federal Jobs Digest article on Postal Jobs contains information on U. S. Postal Service examination dates.

 

 

Tennessee Locksmith Licensing Program April 21, 2008

www.tennessee.gov/commerce/boards/llp/

As of July 1, 2008, all Tennessee locksmiths will need to be licensed by the state.  Use the link above to read details of this new program, get an application, find out about training, or view contact information.

 

Graduated Driver License June 28, 2007

Filed under: All, Community Information, Government, Teens, Tests & Testing — Sarah @ 3:11 pm

Many thanks to Philip Williams (Cordova) for these sites!

Graduated Driver License Procedures

http://state.tn.us/safety/dlhandbook/05chap3.pdf

“Tennessee began issuing a Graduated Driver’s License on July 1, 2001.  This link provides information from the Tennessee Department of Safety on the Graduated Drivers License Procedures.  There is information on the Learner’s Permit, and the three levels of licenses:  First level:  Intermediate Restricted License; Second Level:  Intermediate Unrestricted License; and Final Level:  Regular Drivers License.  The specific procedures as far as obtaining the different kinds of licenses is provided, as well as pictures of the different kinds of licenses.”

Tennessee Graduated Driver License System: Information You Should Know Before You Get on the Road

http://state.tn.us/safety/forms/GDLBroc.pdf

“This is a brochure, from the Tennessee Department of Safety, that provides concise information on the Tennessee Graduated Driver License System, including restrictions and penalties.”

 

Tutorz April 18, 2007

Another from Kevin Dixon (Staff Development):

www.tutorz.com

Tutorz is a search engine for professional tutors.  Users can search for a professional tutor by subject, zip, or city and state.  Each tutor’s profile will list subjects tutored, certification and education information and tutoring methods.  (Many provide online tutoring.)

 

Driver License Practice Tests September 13, 2006

Filed under: All, Education, Tests & Testing — Sarah @ 2:54 pm

www.tennesseeanytime.org/dlpractice/

The Tennessee Department of Safety offers four practice tests to help citizens prepare to take the driver’s license exam.

 

Learnthat September 9, 2006

www.learnthat.com

Learnthat offers hundreds of free online courses and tutorials.  Available tutorials are organized in the following categories: Business, Certification, Computers, Finance, House, Internet and Lifestyle.

 

Tennessee Real Estate Commission August 9, 2006

http://state.tn.us/commerce/boards/trec/

This site provides information on getting a real estate license in Tennessee, from meeting requirements to taking the exam.  Users can also look up a license or file a complaint.

 

New MPLIC Job & Career Center Online! June 8, 2006

Filed under: All, Education, Jobs, Careers & Resumes, Technology, Tests & Testing — Sarah @ 10:44 am

www.memphislibrary.org/ftsbc/Job/

When you have a moment, take a look the new Job & Career page on our site.  It has been updated and reorganized, with sections on Job Searching, Career Information, Education & Schools, Scholarships & Financial Aid, Test Prep, Internships and Teen Jobs.

 

TCAP, Gateway and other Test Preparation March 30, 2006

Filed under: All, Computers, Education, Teens, Tests & Testing — Sarah @ 12:39 am

www.internet4classrooms.com/assistance.htm

This site is a collaborative project that provides assistance to those taking Gateway, TCAP or other assessment tests.  It also offers modules to assist students in learning various subjects and computer applications.