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Open Question: Where can I find the cost analysis of different items ?
Problem: I need a database(preferred for wide needs of different types) or book genre/type, or location where I can find out the raw cost of varying components. Examples: would be being able to find the the cost of these items at a manufacturers' cost; Raw steel, screws(of different sizes), Shaped plastics, wiring, Ac Adapters of different types, of simple circuit boards that has three variables(off 0, on 1, reverse 10), cost of advanced circuit boards that have many variables (programmable), miniature motors. Or to the more already assembled items such as Displays, "touch screen implementation". Then to fully assembled products like the average manufacturers cost of a chair to a lamp. Known Resources:I know of (not the only I can use) UTSA Library http://ucat.utsa.edu/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.c... and UTSA databases http://lib.utsa.edu/Databases/?utm_sourc... Summary: For book sources, is there a type of book out there that I can get that would list these cost? For example if I wanted to read about Aliens or spaceships I would most likely look under the category "Science Fiction". Is there a similar type of grouping for the type of books I am looking for? For the databases are there databases I have access to that would have a wide selection? Thanks in advance I know this is a lot to ask for, but I want to know the TOOLS of how to find this information, not be given just the information of say a cost of a screw.
Open Question: I'd like to learn Quebec French, are there any online resources that I can access easily to do that?
Basically, I'm looking to find something that will either help teach me Quebec French (I'd accept Parisian, but would much prefer to learn Quebec)... or at least be a resource for me to immerse myself in the language. Perhaps some kind of online language learning tool... or even a good message board that is in Quebec French where I can read and bring myself along. Any ideas folks?