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The Scout Report
January 27, 2006
Volume 12, Number 4

==   I N   T H E   S C O U T   R E P O R T   T H I S   W E E K  ========

====== Research and Education ====
1.  Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum
2.  Native Networks
3.  Stateline.org (Last profiled on February 12, 1999)
4.  World Intellectual Property Organization
5.  The Library of Congress: Webcasts
6.  National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

====== General Interest ====
7.  Central Park
8.  The British Library: Listen to Nature
9.  Intelligent Designs on Evolution
10. Brittingham Family Lantern Slide Collection
11. James River Plantations
12. Department of Transportation: Digital Special Collections

====== Network Tools ====
13. WinReminders 1.8.11
14. HTTrack Website Copier 3.40

====== In The News ====
15. Concern Grows over Privacy on the Internet

====== Research and Education ====

1.  Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum [pdf, Real Player]
http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/

Opened in 1980, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum is a bit
different than most Presidential Libraries as the Library is located on the
campus of The University of Michigan, while the museum is in Grand Rapids,
MI. Of course, visitors to the website will not notice this geographical
separation, as they can meander through materials from both locations here.
First-time visitors will want to look through the biographical information
on the President and his wife, Betty, and then perhaps scan through a
selection of the historical photographs that document their childhood and
adult lives. Researchers and academics will appreciate the wide range of
historical documents contained within the site, which include a range of
documents related to the war in Vietnam and campaign documents from Ford?s
1976 presidential bid. From there, visitors will want to click on over to
the Ford Museum area, which contains a number of archived online exhibits,
including a multimedia exploration of the Watergate crisis, complete with
film clips of news coverage. [KMG]


2.  Native Networks [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.nativenetworks.si.edu/frameset_flash.html

Over the past few years, Native Americans have made significant
contributions in a host of different media, including television, radio, and
film. Involved in all aspects of this type of artistic and cultural
expression, many Native Americans have also looked for a way to disseminate
their substantial efforts in this arena. Fortunately, there is the Native
Networks website (first launched in 2001), designed to provide information
about such creations.  The website was created by the Film and Video Center
of the National Museum of the American Indian, and contains information
about upcoming Native American film festivals and ?close-up? profiles of
people actively working in the field. Some of these features include
material on the indigenous video makers in Mexico and an in-depth look at
the film ?House Made of Dawn?, which deals with a young Pueblo man in
crisis. The site is available in both Spanish and English versions. [KMG]


3.  Stateline.org [pdf] (Last profiled on February 12, 1999)
http://www.stateline.org

Online since January 1999, Stateline.org continues to serve as a fine
resource for those with a penchant for state government and various
developments that bear directly on all 50 states. Funded by The Pew
Charitable Trusts, the site has grown significantly since it was last
profiled by the Scout Report, and now includes a host of new and improved
features. From their well-designed homepage, visitors can view a list of top
stories and read original content as well as news reports created by
Stateline.org staff writers. Those persons looking for coverage on specific
topics will want to look through their list of issues, which include
education, elections, homeland security, and transportation. The staff
members have also created an online archive of governors? addresses from
their respective states dating back to 2000. The site is rounded out by the
inclusion of their fine annual report ?State of the States?. [KMG]


4.  World Intellectual Property Organization [pdf]
http://www.wipo.int/portal/index.html.en

As with many forms of international governance, it is difficult to
understand the complex lattice-like structure that protects intellectual
property across the globe. Headquartered in Geneva, the World Intellectual
Property Organization (WIPO) is responsible for administering 23
international treaties that deal with various aspects of intellectual
property protection. For those who may be less familiar with the nuances of
this complex field, the ?About? area is a good place to start. Here users
can learn about the nature of trademarks, industrial designs, and emerging
issues in intellectual property. After consulting this part of the site,
users may wish to continue on to the ?News & Information Resources? area,
which contains access to the WIPO Magazine, the Intellectual Property
Digital Library, and information about upcoming events and conferences.
Finally, the site also contains specific information about the various
treaties that protect the rights of intellectual property across
international borders. [KMG]


5.  The Library of Congress: Webcasts [Real Player]
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/index.php

Perhaps you, gentle user, are looking for an insightful and contemplative
45-minute talk on Beethoven? Maybe you would like to learn more about the
nature of Cold War realpolitik? Fortunately, the Library of Congress?s
Webcasts website has these topics well covered, along with 301 like-minded
talks. Over the past six years, the Library of Congress has documented
several hundred of the talks, discussions, and conferences that have taken
place under its leadership. On this site, visitors have access to all of
these talks in their entirety, along with webcasts from the National Book
Festival. Visitors can scan through a complete list of all 303 webcasts, or
browse a thematic list that organizes the talks into areas such as religion,
government, and education. Some of the webcasts are particularly engaging,
such as John Hope Franklin?s talk on his own life as well as John Irving?s
appearance at the 2005 National Book Festival. [KMG]


6.  National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression [pdf]
http://www.narsad.org/

Founded in 1981, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and
Depression (NARSAD) is a not-for-profit public charity that is primarily
concerned with raising funds for the purpose of researching severe
psychiatric disorders. Since its inception, they have awarded over $180
million in grants to a variety of research institutions. On their well-
designed site, visitors can review information about the research supported
by their generosity and fundraising. For most visitors the most valuable
section of the site will be the ?Disorders & Conditions? area. Here they can
view a number of fact sheets that provide a basic background on a host of
conditions, including bipolar disorder, autism, and suicide. The Research
Center area is quite helpful as well, as it contains information about
applying for grants from NARSAD and also provides profiles of researchers in
the field. The site is rounded out by an archive of their in-house quarterly
newsletter dating back to 2000. [KMG]



====== General Interest ====

7.  Central Park
http://www.centralpark.com/

As one of the world?s greatest urban green spaces, Central Park is loved by
dyed-in-the wool New Yorkers as well as visitors to the city. This
reverential website provides detailed information about this fine public
space and the activities that take place within its confines. On this site,
visitors can look over maps of the park, learn about the park?s many
attractions, and browse a selection of photographs of this fine urban
paradise. The homepage contains much of this material, along with a ?Central
Park News? feature, which provides news updates about goings on throughout
Central Park.  For those planning a visit to the park, the Events area will
be most useful, as it provides information about such pastimes as rock
climbing, ice skating lessons, and yoga. [KMG]


8.  The British Library: Listen to Nature [Real Player]
http://www.bl.uk/listentonature

The British Library's new Listen to Nature web site features 400 recordings
selected from the more than 150,000 animal sounds held by the Library.
Listen to Nature can be browsed by location, animal type, or habitat. Maps
are provided with red dots plotting the locations of recordings; clicking
any dot launches a player and the sound file. Alphabetical lists of animal
sounds also accompany maps from the region. Visitors are invited to search
the Catalogue, in this case the combined catalogue of the British Library
Sound Archive, which includes all types of recorded sound.  It is best to
use the advanced search, limit searches to Wildlife sounds, and look for the
"Electronic access" link. On a recent visit we heard loons, wolves, and a
whip-poor-will recorded in Canada, enjoying the ability to hear sounds
originally captured in North America sent back to us from the UK via the
Internet. [DS]


9.  Intelligent Designs on Evolution [Real Player]
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/

Recently, many interested parties have taken up the debate surrounding
intelligent design and the teaching of evolution in public schools. While it
can be hard to sort through the vast debates surrounding these issues, the
good people at American Radio Works have created this thoughtful and
introspective website that explores some of the issues surrounding this
important topic. Under the careful direction of Mary Beth Kirchner, the
documentary takes a look at some of the people involved in the debates, and
features interviews with high school teachers, intelligent design theorists,
and others. After listening to the documentary, visitors will also want take
a look at the site?s other features, such as an interview with Professor Ted
Peters (a theology professor) and a selection of additional relevant sites,
such as those for the National Center for Science Education and the
Institute for Creation Research. [KMG]


10. Brittingham Family Lantern Slide Collection
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/WI/subcollections/BrittinghamImgsAbout.shtml

For many well-to-do American families in the late 19th century, tours of the
Continent were quite fashionable, and in some quarters, almost expected. The
Brittingham family of Madison, Wisconsin, was no exception, and they spent a
great deal of time documenting their travels (and home life) through a wide
range of photographic images. This collection, created by the University of
Wisconsin Digital Collections Center, brings together over 1600 of these
lantern slides, all of which were created between 1897 and 1922.  In the
collection, visitors will find images of scenic landscapes, street scenes,
and domestic life from 22 states and 32 countries. Here visitors can delight
in seeing the entire clan at their homestead in Wisconsin as well as in Port
Antonio, Jamaica. Overall, the site provides insight into both the life of
the Brittinghams and the social and cultural world they were a part of
during the Gilded Age. [KMG]


11. James River Plantations [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/

Floating down the James River through the Chesapeake Bay, one begins to take
note of the stately plantations that line the banks of this body of water,
particularly around Richmond. As part of their ongoing Travel Itinerary
series, the National Park Service has created this tribute to the cultural
and historic landscape along the James River. What is particularly striking
about the site is its ability to tell the stories of these plantations in a
way that is well rounded in its perspective and its incorporation of
compelling maps and narrative descriptions. To get a better sense of the
history of the region, visitors may want to start by reading one (or all) of
the three essays offered on the site. Of course, the visually inclined may
wish to look at an interactive map offered on the site that will allow them
access to information about a number of the plantations, such as the
ancestral manses of Kittiewan or Westover. [KMG]


12. Department of Transportation: Digital Special Collections [pdf]
http://specialcollection.dotlibrary.dot.gov/

While the design of this site is fairly basic, the information contained
within will be of great interest to those with a penchant for the world of
American transportation history. Created by the Department of
Transportation, the site contains a wide range of transportation-related
documents, ranging from FAA reports to ICC railroad investigative reports
dating from 1911 to 1993. One particularly nice clutch of documents includes
the papers of H.S. Fairbank, Frank Turner, and T.H. MacDonald. All three men
were intimately involved with massive road building and construction
projects both in the United States and abroad, and these documents provide
insights into the initial phases of the construction of the Federal
Interstate Highway System and the even earlier days of the Bureau of Public
Roads. [KMG]



====== Network Tools ====

13. WinReminders 1.8.11
http://www.winreminders.com/

These days, one can hardly be expected to remember the litany of events
(important or otherwise) that seem to cascade through the weeks and months
like the countless millions of drops of water in a swift-moving stream.
Fortunately, this application can help users do just that. WinReminders is a
tool that can help users stay on top of birthdays, upcoming work events, and
bill payments through their automatic event reminder system. The application
also features an integrated calendar for reviewing and editing such
reminders and network support in order to facilitate the sharing of data
between users. This version is compatible with all computers running Windows
98 or newer. [KMG]


14. HTTrack Website Copier 3.40
http://www.httrack.com/

While it is getting easier to find free wireless Internet access around the
country, there are still some areas in which it is still difficult to obtain
such an amenity. For those who need to work or browse on websites while
offline, HTTrack Website Copier 3.40 will be a most welcome find. With this
application, users can download a site straight from the Internet to a local
directory. The application stores all of the HTML and images from the site,
which makes viewing the site quite simple. This version of HTTrack Website
Copier is compatible with all computers running Windows 98 or newer. [KMG]



====== In The News ====

15. Concern Grows over Privacy on the Internet
Search Engines and Privacy Rights on the Web [Real Player]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5168456

Why Google Won?t Give In
http://www.forbes.com/technology/ebusiness/2006/01/24/internet-search-
porn_cx_ckrr_0124google.html

Google censors itself for China
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4645596.stm

I?m not nuts: they really are out to get you
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,1072-2006482,00.html

The Coming Tug of War Over The Internet
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-
dyn/content/article/2006/01/21/AR2006012100094.html

Survey Finds Solid Opposition to Release of Google Data to Feds
http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/privacy/story/0,10801,107993,00.html

Last week, the Justice Department announced that in an effort to uphold an
online pornography law, it would begin to ask a number of companies,
including Yahoo and Google, to turn over users? search queries. While some
companies acquiesced with their request, Google continues to resist, and the
resulting media attention and public concern has continued to make many
anxious. This week, a number of developments have continued to unfold, as a
number of commentators have publicly chastised those companies that
submitted to the Justice Department?s request. In another intriguing
development, Google has acquiesced to a request from the Chinese government
to censor access to thousands of sensitive terms and sites for those persons
using their search engine. In a statement to the press, Google remarked,
?While removing search results is inconsistent with Google?s mission,
providing no information?is more inconsistent with our mission?. This
decision upset a number of groups as well, including the group Reporters
Without Borders, who remarked that this form of self-censorship was ?a real
shame?. [KMG]

The first link will take users to an audio feature from NPR that includes a
number of guests discussing the recent action taken by the Justice
Department. Those featured include Professor Tom Lee of Brigham Young
University and Xeni Jardin, a NPR technology reporter. The second link will
take users to a news piece from Forbes.com that talks about the implications
this recent action will have for a number of different companies, including
Microsoft and America Online. The third link leads to a nice piece of
reporting from the BBC that offers additional information about Google?s
decision to censor its search services in China. The fourth link whisks
users away to an impassioned editorial piece in the Times by David Rowan
about this recent bit of unpleasantness. The fifth link leads to a well-
written piece by Christopher Stern (writing for the Washington Times) about
the continuing ?tug of war? over the nature of access to the Internet. The
final link leads to a piece from Computer World that shows significant
support for Google?s refusal to turn over web search results to the Justice
Department. [KMG]




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==   Index for January 27, 2006   ==
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1.  Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum [pdf, Real Player]
http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/

2.  Native Networks [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.nativenetworks.si.edu/frameset_flash.html

3.  Stateline.org [pdf] (Last profiled on February 12, 1999)
http://www.stateline.org

4.  World Intellectual Property Organization [pdf]
http://www.wipo.int/portal/index.html.en

5.  The Library of Congress: Webcasts [Real Player]
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/index.php

6.  National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression [pdf]
http://www.narsad.org/

7.  Central Park
http://www.centralpark.com/

8.  The British Library: Listen to Nature [Real Player]
http://www.bl.uk/listentonature

9.  Intelligent Designs on Evolution [Real Player]
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/

10. Brittingham Family Lantern Slide Collection
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/WI/subcollections/BrittinghamImgsAbout.shtml

11. James River Plantations [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/

12. Department of Transportation: Digital Special Collections [pdf]
http://specialcollection.dotlibrary.dot.gov/

13. WinReminders 1.8.11
http://www.winreminders.com/

14. HTTrack Website Copier 3.40
http://www.httrack.com/

15. Concern Grows over Privacy on the Internet
Search Engines and Privacy Rights on the Web [Real Player]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5168456


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