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LII: This Week's Batch, April 28, 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to everyone who took last week's survey--over 4,000 people participated! This week learn about flea markets, mothers, motorcycles, the Mercury mission, Mother Goose, Huntington's disease, strawberries, Thailand, patents, and more. In More New This Week bop through yet more flea markets and strawberry fields. Bon appetit from the LII team: librarian-editors Karen, Wendy, Jennifer, Maria, Pat, Tom, Charlotte, and Jerry, and our 100-and-change contributors. http://lii.org/ntw/ http://lii.org?recs=3D020776 Subjects: * New this week Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. AMS Farmers Markets ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Use this site to find a farmer's market in your state and learn more about farmer's markets. Includes fact sheets, regulations, statistics, and more. From the Agricultral Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/ http://lii.org?recs=3D006488 Subjects: * Farmers' markets * LII classic content Created by: cl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Annual Lei Day Celebration ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Information about this Hawaiian celebration that takes place on May 1. It "culminates on Monday, May 2, ... when all leis are taken to the Royal Mausoleum (Mauna `Ala) ... and placed on the tombs of the Ali`i." The site features a history of Lei Day, a photo gallery, a schedule of events, and information about the Lei Day queen and her court. From the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Parks and Recreation. http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/programs/leiday/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025875 Subjects: * Special days * Leis Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Asian American men and women who've made a difference." This site lists Asian Pacific American women authors, journalists, public figures, athletes, and others. Also includes reading suggestions, a section on representation of Asian American women in film, and related material. From GirlPower, a Web site of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/05may/asianmonth.htm http://lii.org?recs=3D025854 Subjects: * Asian American women * Pacific Islander American women * Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Created by: je ****************************************************************** WIFI READ WHAT DAVE RECOMMENDS CAN BE DONE TO GET ALL SCHOOLS WIRED WITHOUT SPENDING ALL THE MONEY THAT WE THE TAX PAYERS ARE SPENDING! http://tinyurl.com/7st5b ****************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Before Victoria: Extraordinary Women of the British Romantic Era ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This online exhibit features essays on some of the intrepid revolutionary women who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when women could not join professions and married women had no rights to property or to their own children. Offers illustrated topical essays on Mary Wollstonecraft and other writers, artists, travelers, and women of the Romantic era. Includes a reading list. From the New York Public Library. http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/victoria/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025836 Subjects: * Romanticism * Women * Great Britain * Women adventurers Created by: smb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. California Strawberry Commission ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Web site for this strawberry industry association features a collection of recipes for dishes using strawberries (including large-quantity recipes for food service), information about strawberry varieties grown in California, interviews with strawberry farmers, fun facts (such as strawberries in literature), lesson plans, and other material on these berries. Searchable. http://www.calstrawberry.com http://lii.org?recs=3D025858 Subjects: * Strawberries * Strawberry industry * Cookery (Berries) Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Candy USA ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Candy recipes, trivia, history, candy holidays, nutritional information, statistics, and company links. If you ever wondered how candy corn came to be, what date National Taffy Day falls on, or how much was spent on candy in the United States last year, this is the site to visit. From the National Confectioners Association and the Chocolate Manufacturers Association. http://www.candyusa.org/ http://lii.org?recs=3D010494 Subjects: * Candy * Confectionery * LII classic content Created by: cl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Cool Works ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to work in the Grand Tetons or on a cruise ship bound for the jungle rivers of South America? This site lists thousands of jobs (paid and volunteer, seasonal and full-time) at national and state parks, ski resorts, summer camps, dude ranches, cruise ships, and more, plus listings for RVers. Free e-mail updates. http://www.coolworks.com/ http://lii.org?recs=3D004998 Subjects: * Job postings * Recreation * LII classic content Created by: cl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Driscoll's Recipes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Collection of recipes using strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and mixed berries. Features pies, shortcakes, jams, frozen desserts, salads, beverages, and other dishes. From a berry grower. http://www.driscolls.com/recipes/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025861 Subjects: * Cookery (Berries) * Blackberries * Raspberries * Strawberries * Blueberries Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Flea Market Finds With the Kovels ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site is a companion to a Home and Garden Television (HGTV) program in which "husband and wife collectible experts Terry and Ralph Kovel travel to flea markets and collectible shows across the globe to discover many treasures." The site features information about each episode, including items viewed (such as fishing baskets, Bakelite jewelry, vintage book ends, and more, all in one program) and flea markets and antique shows visited. Note: images did not display in Firefox. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_fmf http://lii.org?recs=3D025889 Subjects: * Flea markets * Collectors and collecting Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Flea Market How-to ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This article provides "10 tips to help you find what you're looking for, get the best price and more." Includes tips for what to bring along (such as cash and packing materials) and how to behave (such as be prepared to bargain and inspect everything). Also includes links to a Canadian flea market calendar. From Style at Home.com, Canada's online decorating magazine. http://styleathome.mochasofa.ca/StyleAtHome/client/en/Today/DetailNews2.asp? idNews=3D231213&pg=3D1&genhtml=3D1 http://lii.org?recs=3D025887 Subjects: * Flea markets * Shopping Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Home Gardening ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site provides "ecologically sound, science-based practices" for gardening and lawn care. Features illustrated growing guides for specific flowers and vegetables, a tutorial on designing flower gardens, lawn care tips and techniques, and fact sheets on gardening techniques, avoiding pests and diseases, and lawns. From Cornell University. http://www.explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=3Dhome%20gardening http://lii.org?recs=3D019327 Subjects: * Gardening * Lawns * LII classic content Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798 - 2004 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "This report lists hundreds of instances in which the United States has used its armed forces abroad in situations of military conflict or potential conflict or for other than normal peacetime purposes. It was compiled in part from various older lists and is intended primarily to provide a rough survey of past US military ventures abroad, without reference to the magnitude of the given instance noted." An October 2004 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/crs/rl30172.htm http://lii.org?recs=3D025765 Subjects: * United States * War Created by: wh ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Internet Filtering in China in 2004-2005: A Country Study ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "China's Internet filtering regime is the most sophisticated effort of its kind in the world." This paper presents the research of the OpenNet Initiative, which "sought to determine the degree to which China filters sites on topics that the Chinese government finds sensitive." Includes a list of the agencies involved in Internet regulation, accessible and inaccessible sites, and e-mail filtering test results. The OpenNet Initiative (ONI) is a "collaborative partnership between three leading academic institutions." http://www.opennetinitiative.net/studies/china/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025764 Subjects: * Internet Created by: wh ****************************************************************** LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF and help free the world from CENSORSHIP. How to DISABLE YOUR BLOCKING SOFTWARE, Turn your home computer into a Web site that people can access to GET AROUND THEIR BLOCKING SOFTWARE. http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/searchcountry.html ****************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. Japan: Bilateral Relations ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Official information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China about relations between China and Japan. Includes summaries of meetings between officials from both countries, statements from the ministry, and updates on specific issues. Note: Documents section is empty, but documents can easily be browsed through other sections of the site. Searchable. In Chinese and English. http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zzjg/yzs/gjlb/2721/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025796 Subjects: * China * Japan Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. Jonestown Massacre: The Official Story ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Article about a mass suicide at a village built in the jungle in Northwest Guyana. "The community had come to be known as 'Jonestown.' The dead were all members of a group known as 'The People's Temple' which was led by the Reverend Jim Jones." Includes a bibliography. From Court TV's Crime Library. http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial4/jonestown/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025845 Subjects: * Jones, Jim, 1931-1978. * Jonestown Mass Suicide, Jonestown, Guyana, 1978 * Peoples Temple * Cults * People Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. Law Day, May 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Law Day provides an opportunity to "focus on our heritage of liberty under law and how the rule of law makes our democracy possible." The site includes a brief history of Law Day (which was first proclaimed by President Eisenhower in 1958), selected Law Day themes back to 1969, a listing of events throughout the United States, lesson plans, a quiz, and more. Searchable. From the American Bar Association (ABA). http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025878 Subjects: * Law * Special days Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. Literary Mama: A Literary Magazine for the Maternally Inclined ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This "online literary magazine, features writing by mother writers about the complexities and many faces of motherhood. We publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, book reviews, columns, and profiles about mother writers." Also includes a blog. Searchable. http://www.literarymama.com http://lii.org?recs=3D025835 Subjects: * Literature * Motherhood Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. Local Harvest ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Search or browse to find "all the farmers' markets, family farms, locally-grown produce, grass-fed meats, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area." Iincludes farmers' markets, U-Pick farms, farm stands, meat/dairy/egg producers, and more. Listings include locations, contact information, and lists of available products by season. http://www.localharvest.org/ http://lii.org?recs=3D007667 Subjects: * Farm produce * Farmers' markets * Sustainable agriculture * LII classic content Created by: pf ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. Messenger: Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Information about the "NASA Discovery mission to conduct this orbital study of the innermost planet." Messenger launched in August 2004. It should be "in position to enter Mercury orbit in March 2011." The site provides a FAQ, an overview of the mission, status reports, facts about the planet Mercury, information for students and teachers, related links, and more. From John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). http://messenger.jhuapl.edu http://lii.org?recs=3D025864 Subjects: * Mercury (Planet) * Space flight Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. Mother Goose Society ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This group was "founded in 1987 to encourage a love for the warm tradition of Mother Goose rhymes and Mother Goose's comforting embrace and to promote the annual celebration of Mother Goose Day (May 1st)." The site features information about the real Mother Goose, tips for celebrating Mother Goose Day, rhymes and related recipes, costume ideas for portraying Mother Goose, and links to related sites. From an author of a book about Mother Goose. http://www.librarysupport.net/mothergoosesociety/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025872 Subjects: * Nursery rhymes * Mother Goose * Special days Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. Mother Jones: The Woman ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Article from Mother Jones magazine about its namesake Mary Harris Jones (Mother Jones). The article notes that "few remember much about Mother Jones, who battled corporate presidents and politicians, who went to jail repeatedly for organizing workers, and who converted tens of thousands of Americans to the labor movement and the left." Discusses her work as an organizer for the United Mine Workers in the 1890s and related activities. http://www.motherjones.com/news/special_reports/2001/05/motherjones_gorn.htm= l http://lii.org?recs=3D025850 Subjects: * Jones, Mother, 1843?-1930 * Labor leaders * Women labor leaders * United Mine Workers of America * Labor movement * People Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. The Mothers Movement Online (MMO) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The intention of this site "is to promote economic and social justice for mothers and others who do the caring work of our society. The MMO delivers high quality content on mothers' issues, including original features, interviews, essays, reviews, and commentary. We also locate and list other online sources relating to motherhood as a social issue." Also includes a listing of upcoming events and advocacy activities. Searchable. http://www.mothersmovement.org http://lii.org?recs=3D025843 Subjects: * Motherhood * Mothers * Social advocacy Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. NINDS Huntington's Disease Information Page ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Fact sheet on this disease, which "results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain. This degeneration causes uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties, and emotional disturbance." Includes links to related publications and organizations. From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/huntington/huntington.htm http://lii.org?recs=3D025855 Subjects: * Genetic disorders * Huntington's chorea Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. Palaces of the King ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Extensive images of palaces in Thailand, with details about the history and architecture of the buildings. Features virtual tours of the Grand, Vimanmek, Bang Pa-in, Bhubing, and Sanam Chandra palaces. In Thai and English. From the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailand. http://www.palaces.thai.net http://lii.org?recs=3D025876 Subjects: * Palaces Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. Paris Insights: Summer Strawberries ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This article describes varieties of strawberries commonly found in France, such as Gariguette, Mara des bois (intensely sweet berries that are starting to be grown in California), and the famous wild strawberries (fraises des bois). Includes brief history and examples of typical strawberry desserts found in the French p=E2tisseries. From a Paris travel Web site. http://www.discoverparis.net/newsletter.html?insight=3D31741869538676 http://lii.org?recs=3D025869 Subjects: * Strawberries Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. Peterhof ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Information about the palaces and grounds "founded in the very beginning of the eighteenth century by Emperor Peter the Great not far from his new northern capital St. Petersburg," Russia. Provides history of Peterhof from the 18th century to the present, images and virtual tours of the palaces and grounds, and details about the fountains, museums, and parks of Peterhof. http://www.peterhof.org http://lii.org?recs=3D025881 Subjects: * Palaces * Petrodvorets (Russia) Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. The Philosophical Mother ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This online magazine provides "intelligent, thought-provoking, funny, and honest personal essays on motherhood." Includes an archive of issues back to October 2003, and links to related sites and blogs. http://philosophicalmother.typepad.com http://lii.org?recs=3D025842 Subjects: * Motherhood Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. POxy: Oxyrhynchus Online ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Background information about the Oxyrhynchus papyri, which were excavated from the site of Oxyrhynchus, a regional capital in Hellenistic and Roman Egypt. Features illustrated essays about the city and the documents found there (including letters, tax returns, and government documents). Also includes a glossary, a searchable database and updates on the imaging of the papyri located at the Oxford University libraries, and locations of the rest of the papyri. http://www.papyrology.ox.ac.uk http://lii.org?recs=3D025853 Subjects: * Egypt * Manuscripts (Papyri) * Manuscripts, Greek * Excavations (Archaeology) Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. Return to Flight ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Information about the "Return to Flight mission ... the 114th Space Shuttle flight, and the 31st flight of Discovery," which is due to launch in spring 2005. Includes a mission overview, crew interviews, an image and video gallery, information about the space shuttle system (rocket booster, external tanks, and orbiter), launch and landing information, feature articles, and more. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025868 Subjects: * Space shuttles * Astronauts * Discovery (Spacecraft) * Space flight Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Scone Palace: The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings ---------------------------------------------------------------------- History and background information about the home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield in Scotland. Features images of the palace interior and grounds, history of the palace and the royalty who occupied it, information about collections (such as porcelain and clocks) found at the palace, and details about the crowning site on Moot (or Boot) Hill and visitor attractions. http://www.scone-palace.net http://lii.org?recs=3D025874 Subjects: * Palaces * Scone Palace Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Taming the Wild Strawberry ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This article on strawberries provides history of the berry, literary references, folklore and fun facts (such as place names that include strawberry), and tips for purchasing, freezing, and cooking strawberries. From Vegetarians in Paradise, a vegetarian organization based in Los Angeles. http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch45.html http://lii.org?recs=3D025863 Subjects: * Strawberries Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. TechSoup.org: The Technology Place for Nonprofits ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site offers "free information, resources, and support." It features articles and worksheets on technology issues (such as Internet connections and Web building), a listing of donated and discounted technology products, a directory of individuals and organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofits, discussion boards, and news. Searchable. From a technology assistance agency. http://www.techsoup.org http://lii.org?recs=3D025729 Subjects: * Nonprofit organizations * Technical assistance * Free computer software Created by: rv ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is pleased to present TEAS. ... TEAS allows you to fill out a form, check it for completeness, and then submit the form directly to the USPTO over the internet, making an official filing on-line." The site includes a trademark FAQ, introductory material about the procedure for registering a trademark, filing tips, forms, and related documents. http://www.uspto.gov/teas/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025759 Subjects: * Trademarks * United States. Patent and Trademark Office Created by: mrm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Traditional Values Coalition: Empowering People of Faith Through Knowledge ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This Christian lobbying organization "focuses upon issues such as education, homosexual advocacy, family tax relief, pornography, the right to life and religious freedom." The site features a definition of "traditional values" (including opposition to "all sexual behaviors outside of marriage between one man and one woman"), editorials, and reports on topics such as marriage protection amendments and abortion. Searchable. http://www.traditionalvalues.org http://lii.org?recs=3D025689 Subjects: * Christianity and politics * Pressure groups Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Traffic Safety: Motorcycles ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Reports, data, and other documents on motorcycle safety topics. Features a section on motorcycle helmets, information about Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May), reports on motorcycle crashes, and related materials. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.d7975d55e8abbe089ca8e410= dba046a0/ http://lii.org?recs=3D025857 Subjects: * Motorcycles Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Mother's Day ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Facts and statistics about the holiday and about mothers. Features data on working mothers, single mothers, number of children, flowers, and related topics. Includes photos and an audio clip. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press- Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/004109.htm= l http://lii.org?recs=3D021752 Subjects: * Mother's Day * Motherhood * Holidays * LII classic content Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Suggest a site: suggestions@xxxxxxx Questions/Feedback: feedback@xxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYRIGHT/USAGE NOTICE: PLEASE READ Use of the annotations from this list must be accompanied by: Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII. 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