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[ Top ] [ Table of Contents ]The Internet Mine ..
a website
designed around a simple yet profound concept.
Organize ..
the vast inner world of online knowledge,
differently,
by creating and assembling the world's largest collection
of general and subject-specific Reference Desks
into The Reference Desk Library.
You won't find ..
bells, whistles, fluff,
unnecessary graphics, cookie requests, annoying popup windows,
and countless other gimmicks ... ad nauseum.
Instead ..
you'll discover refreshing, clean, non-intrusive, easy-to-navigate pages,
which load fast,
and provide a pleasant, efficient, thorough, and different means
of exploring the Internet,
using the theme -of- a vast undergound mine.
Exclusively ..
at The Internet Mine
you'll find compelling subjects and reference publications
for inquiring individuals.
All discoveries ..
are free -or- free with a donation.
Your patronage ..
help us continue our research.
The Internet Mine ..
is dedicated
to those who care - for the earth - self - and making a difference.
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Great care and planning
went into
exploring, designing, building, and operating
this underground mining operation.
A vast inner world of tunnels, shafts, crosscuts, caves,
and other excavations
allow visitors to endlessly explore.
Throughout the mine,
various ores of value await your discovery.
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The list below is typical for an explorer in an underground mine.
Imagine being so-equipped as you explore ...
- Open Mind .. to comprehend what you will find.
- Hard Hat .. to protect your head.
- Miner's Lamp .. to see where you're going.
- Lamp Belt .. to carry a light battery, self-rescuer, measuring tape, compass, etc.
- 100 Foot Tape .. to make measurements.
- Brunton Compass .. to determine what direction your traveling.
- Diggers .. coveralls, work shirt, long johns, heavy socks, etc., to dress suitably for the inner world.
- Waterproof Steel Toed Rubber Boots .. to protect your feet from water, rocks, and other objects.
- Water-Resistant Clipboard .. with cover, water-resistant paper, and writing tools to record your observations.
- Safety Glasses .. to protect your eyes.
- Self-Rescuer .. to breathe in polluted air.
- Ear Plugs .. to muffle the sound from mining equipment.
- Small Pipe Wrench .. to open valves on water pipes and compressed air lines.
- Mine Map .. to find your way around.
- Signal Code List .. buzzer/bell codes to inform hoistmen, train engineers, and others where you want to go.
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[ Top ] [ Table of Contents ]Years were spent ..
down below.
In underground mines.
In the West.
Mines with so much to do.
Mines with unforgettable names.
Mines employing mining methods, old, new, and experimental.
Mines containing ores of great value.
Mines now fading into the mists of time.
An underground world
most never see.
Hundreds of miles.
Underground tunnels, shafts, ramps, raises, crosscuts, and stopes.
Thousands of feet below the surface.
Mysterious, dangerous, and enchanting ...
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| 5 MINE CONTACT INFORMATION |
Address:
- The Internet Mine
P.O. Box 6125
Boise, ID 83707
USA
Email:
- Note (Current Website Email Address): ug7x(x)theinternetmine.com
When using the email address be sure to substitute the "@" character for the "(x)" character sequence. The email address information is presented this way in order to help defeat programs which scan for and collect email addresses from web pages. [RD:20041109] - Note (The Email Problem): Most are aware of the serious problem spam email poses. The Internet Mine suffers the same difficulties. In an effort to minimize the problem, we have chosen to change our email policy. It is detailed in the following notes.
- Note (Email Policy): Until further notice, we are restricting the website to one email address. The address will be changed whenever spam becomes a problem. Other websites, pursuing this approach are finding they have to change their email address every couple of months. This approach helps us to better serve those sending legitimate emails by weeding out all the junk.
- Note (Before Sending An Email): If you plan to send an email, be sure to check this section first for the current email address.
- Note (Email Inquiries): We always like hearing from you. Feel free to use the email address for: comments, inquiries, suggestions, testimonials, etc.
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[ Top ] [ Table of Contents ]General news,
concerning The Internet Mine,
can be found at the Mine News page.
Developments
at The Internet Mine
are also covered in the free: The Internet Mine Newsletter.
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The following specifications reflect: formats, terms, and usage at The Internet Mine website.
Definitions:
- The Reference Desk Library: A comprehensive collection of general and subject-specific Reference Desks, located at The Internet Mine. The reference desks are organized into a list of Internet hyperlinks. The library and home page both act as an effective map to the mine.
- Reference Desk: A Reference Desk is a web page, typically containing numerous links to carefully evaluated and valuable reference resources on the Internet. Most cover general reference subjects. Some are subject-specific. Extensive time, investigation, evaluation, and organization goes into creating each one. Reference Desk authors should be commended for their hard work. Serious researchers, students, and libraries know how valuable they are.
Website Format:
- Purpose: A website format was developed to provide consistency in how common information is entered and displayed. The format was described below.
- Links: Links are organized in a consistent way, detailed below.
- Page Organization: Each page is typically organized into the following elements: page header, table of contents, content, page notes. Pages with many parts are typically organized into a table of contents page which provides links to section and sub-section pages. Organizing information by section and sub-section is a precise and long-accepted method commonly used in engineering and scientific circles.
- Page Notes: Each webpage contains general page notes located at the bottom of the page. Information includes: last update, website URL, document URL and title, document description, trademarks, copyright, distribution, and mine contact information link.
Link Format:
- Purpose: A link format was developed to provide consistency in how link information is displayed. The general format and format components are described below. The number of components which appear depend on the subject matter.
- General Format 1: subject (secondary subject - tertiary subject - ..) .. [Site]: website name. Other format components here.
- General Format 2: last name, first name .. [Site]: website name. Other format components here.
- Format Components: are described below. They are not necessarily listed in the order shown.
[1][Site]: Name of the website. If there is no name, the URL is used.
[2][Abstract]: Brief summary of a publication.
[3][Animals]: Animal information.
[4][Background]: Background information.
[5][Buy]: Purchasing information.
[6][Citation]: Publication description information. Typically includes: author, copyright date, illustration presence, title, total page count, publisher, etc.
[7][Contact]: Contact information.
[8][Details]: Details about link subject.
[9][Interests]: Interest information.
[10][Location]: Physical location of the website organization. A plural form of this format component is used when multiple locations exist.
[11][Note]: Specific information providing further insight.
[12][Publications]: Publications produced by the website or website owner. They may include: articles, audio cassettes, books, CD-ROMs, DVDs, ebooks, reports, videos, etc.
[13][RD:Revise Date]: Date when the link was last updated. Date format is: [RD:YYYYMMDD]. RD: is an abbreviation for revise date. YYYY is the year (i.e., 1969). MM is the month (i.e., 11). DD is the day of the month (i.e., 24).
[14][Related Websites]: Websites related to the entry.
[15][Relationships]: Relationship information. Usually refers to organizations, associations, etc., that the website is associated with.
[16][Sell]: Selling information.
[17][Profile]: Overview of website or website author.
[18][Topics]: List of topics pertaining to the entry. This category is typically used to organize and list a number of topics. Topics are usually arranged alphabetically.
- Format Component Notes: These notes detail additional information relevant to the previous format components.
[1][Information Items Format 1]: Multiple brief information items within a format component are usually separated with the character: ";". In some cases, longer items are separated by the character: ".".
[2][Information Items Format 2]: In some cases, a format component contains several discrete and/or lengthy information items. In such cases, the items are numbered as follows: [1][Item 1]: Item 1 info here. [2][Item 2]: Item 2 info here. And so on.
Terminology Format:
- Purpose: A terminology format was developed to provide consistency in how terms are entered and displayed. The general format and format components are described below.
- General Format: primary subject (secondary subject - tertiary subject - number): Definition. See: term. See Also: term1, term2, etc.
- Format Components: are described below.
[1][Primary Subject]: The main subject of the term. It may be further broken down into sub-subjects (secondary and tertiary subjects) in order to more precisely categorize the term.
[2][RD:Revise Date]: Date when the term was last updated. Date format is: [RD:YYYYMMDD]. RD: is an abbreviation for revise date. YYYY is the year (i.e., 1969). MM is the month (i.e., 11). DD is the day of the month (i.e., 24).
[3][Secondary Subject]: A more detailed description of the primary subject.
[4][Tertiary Subject]: A more detailed description of the secondary subject.
[5][Number]: When a term has more than one meaning, each different meaning is a separate entry, assigned a different sequential number.
[6][Definition]: A description of the term's meaning.
[7][See]: This cross reference designator lists a more common term having the same meaning. Format is: [See]: term.
[8][See Also]: This cross reference designator lists related terms. Format is: [See Also]: term1, term2, etc.
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[ Top ] [ Table of Contents ]When The Internet Mine was originally launched, a great deal of effort was made finding, encouraging, and making appropriate link exchanges. In time, it became apparent the process was very time consuming. Many websites, requesting link exchanges, were not as they presented themselves. Others would appear and disappear from the Internet like a revolving door. So, it was time to change course.
The following is our current link policy.
- Desired Links: The Internet Mine is a reference website. We are only interested in links, providing valuable information. If a site's primary objective is selling products with little relevant content, it would not be of interest to us.
- Current Links: We are continually reviewing the links found within our reference desks. Some may stay. Some may go.
- Link Submission: If you feel your website falls within our link policy and would be of benefit to explorers at The Internet Mine, send us an email. Briefly explain the merits of your website from a reference point of view. Let us know what reference desk you think would be an appropriate home. We will look into it. If your website fits, we post a link and let you know.
- Placing Links From The Internet Mine: If you find one of our page links would be beneficial on your website, feel free to post the link. We ask that you keep the page title, and subtitle the same. A complete list of links to The Internet Mine along with their respective link codes and descriptions can be found here.
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[ Top ][1][Last Update]: January 22, 2005
[2][Web Site]: theinternetmine.com
[3][Document]: t8.htm; The Internet Mine, Mine Information
[4][Description]: Contains background and contact information on The Internet Mine.
[5][Trademarks]:
[6][Copyright]: © 2002-2005; The Internet Mine; All Rights Reserved
[7][Distribution]: For personal use only. Document must remain unchanged.
[8][Inquiries]: See Mine Contact information.