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Ferry Information: Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry provides service between St. George,
Staten Island and Whitehall Street in Manhattan. The site
includes a schedule, a fleet profile, and information about
new ferry terminals. From the New York City Department of
Transportation.
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dot/html/masstran/ferries/statfery.html
Subjects: Staten Island Ferry...
Created by mcb
Staten Island Ferry
This site features information about the New York City ferry
service between Manhattan and Staten Island. Includes
photos, a history of the ferry fleet (from pre-1905 ferries
to future ferry designs), information about special events,
and details about the ferry service. This unofficial site is
not affiliated with the New York Department of
Transportation.
http://www.siferry.com/
Subjects: Staten Island Ferry...
Created by ag
American Diner Museum
This Rhode Island museum is "focused on celebrating and
preserving the cultural and historical significance of the
American diner, a unique American institution." Read about
the history of diners, learn diner slang, and find links to
other diner sites.
http://www.dinermuseum.org/
Subjects: Diners (Restaurants)...
Created by ha
Early Americas Digital Archive
This "is a collection of electronic texts and links to texts
originally written in or about the Americas from 1492 to
approximately 1820." Also includes "'Gateway to Early
American Authors on the Web,' which allows you to browse a
list of early American authors whose texts are available ...
on sites that others have posted on the World Wide Web."
Searchable and browsable. From the Maryland Institute for
Technology in the Humanities.
http://www.mith2.umd.edu/eada/
Subjects: America -- In literature...
Created by dlm
Extreme Cold
Cold weather safety tips and information about cold weather
health conditions from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Features checklists for preparing your
home and car for winter weather, a FAQ on health conditions
such as hypothermia and frostbite, indoor and outdoor safety
pointers, a bibliography, and related links. Some material
available in Spanish.
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/extremecold/
Subjects: Cold -- Physiological effect...
Created by je
Food for the Ancestors
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service
(PBS) program presenting a "culinary-history exploration of
Days of the Dead [Dias de los Muertos]" as celebrated in
Puebla, Mexico. The site includes a description of the
holidays and their altars (ofrendas), the traditional art
depicting skeletons (calaveras), and a few recipes including
one for "Salsa de Gusanos de Maguey (Worm Sauce)" with a
clip of someone eating it. Not for the squeamish.
http://www.pbs.org/foodancestors/
Subjects: All Souls' Day...
Created by mcb
From Windmills to Whirligigs
This site focuses on the "unique science and art connection
to wind" with features and activities centered around
"Vollis Simpson and his windmill-powered whirligigs."
Includes photos, an interactive map, a comic strip, and
activity ideas such as motion machines and pinwheels. From
the Science Museum of Minnesota.
http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/vollis/
Subjects: Whirligigs...
Created by je
Future State: US Department of State for Youth
This U.S. Department of State site features information for
young people about U.S. foreign affairs, diplomatic history,
the Secretary of State, and the operations of the State
Department. Includes news and events, activities, and
information for parents and educators. Searchable.
http://www.future.state.gov/
Subjects: United States. Dept. of State...
Created by sf
Government Views of the Rosenberg Spy Case
"This site concentrates on primary government documents and
information about both the Rosenberg case and the people
involved. Resources include a number of declassified
documents from such Federal agencies as the FBI and the
Central Intelligence Agency, as well as documents obtained
under the Freedom of Information Act." Includes links to
documents about the case and trial, the Cold War, and the
Verona Project. From the Cohen Library of the City College
of New York.
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/library/Divisions/Government/rosenbergs.html
Subjects: Rosenberg, Julius, 1918-1953...
Created by kgs
Illustrated Shakespeare, 1826-1919
"This online collection of selected electronic facsimiles
seeks to share with a wider audience meetings of book art
and Shakespearean text, and suggests the variety of
responses of visual and book artists to the stimulus of
Shakespeare's words. This online collection of 12 works ...
includes images produced by an array of technologies
available in the 19th and early 20th century." Browsable and
searchable. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Libraries.
http://libtext.library.wisc.edu/IllusShake/
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616...
Created by sf
International Comparisons in Education
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), through
the International Activities Program and the Annual Reports
Program, collects, analyzes, and disseminates "statistics
and other data related to education in the United States and
other nations." The site includes education indicators and
trends in mathematics and science, reading, civic education,
and adult literacy. Data also available relating to primary,
secondary, and higher education.
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/international/
Subjects: Education -- Statistics
Created by saw
Internet Resources on Aging
"Browse or search AARP's database ... and find more than 500
of the best sites for people over 50." Topics include
genealogy, computers and technology, Medicare and Social
Security information, classic 1950s TV shows, chat rooms,
and more. Also covers statistics, research, and other areas
of interest to gerontology professionals.
http://www.aarp.org/internetresources/
Subjects: Aging...
Created by jh
Kim's Nuclear Gamble
Companion site to an April 2003, Public Broadcasting Service
(PBS) Frontline program that "traces the delicate maneuvers
and clumsy turns that have brought the world to the brink of
a nuclear showdown in East Asia." Includes background
information about North Korea and Kim Jong Il, a look at
North Korea's nuclear weapons programs, a chronology of
U.S.-North Korea relations, interviews and analysis, a
teacher's guide, program transcripts, and video clips.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/kim/
Subjects: United States -- Foreign relations...
Created by je
Looking Beyond SARS
"NPR presents a five-part series on the world after SARS,
examining such issues as the science behind detecting and
treating the disease, to the response by health care workers
on the front lines." Features audio clips of the programs, a
fact sheet and timeline on SARS (severe acute respiratory
syndrome), commentary, and links to related coverage from
National Public Radio (NPR).
http://www.npr.org/news/specials/sars/
Subjects: SARS (Disease)...
Created by je
The New Color of Money
A "source for information about the U.S. government's latest
redesigns to ... currency. The U.S. government has unveiled
the new design for the $20 note -- that includes enhanced
security features and background colors." View a tutorial on
design features of the new bill, report receiving a new bill
on a "money map," and play currency-themed games. Includes a
glossary and educational materials. From the Department of
the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
http://www.moneyfactory.com/newmoney/
Subjects: Paper money -- United States...
Created by je
North Korea: Nuclear Standoff
Collection of news stories and background information on
North Korea and its nuclear programs. Features a map of
North Korea, historical overview, and information about
U.S.-North Korea relations, nuclear research and development
in North Korea, and North Korea's leaders. From the NewsHour
with Jim Lehrer, a program of the Public Broadcasting
Service (PBS).
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/northkorea/
Subjects: Nuclear weapons -- Korea (North)...
Created by je
The Perfect Pearl
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA
program that "travel[s] to exotic locations around the world
where pearls are grown and harvested." Features articles on
the history of pearls, culture of freshwater pearls, and the
mysterious deaths of akoya oysters in Japan. Also includes
activities, a teacher's guide, program transcript, and
related resources.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pearl/
Subjects: Pearls...
Created by sf
SkateboardDirectory.com
A searchable and browsable directory of skateboarding links,
with sections for museums and history, professional skaters
and teams, organizations, news, magazines, and more. Also
features links to sites about snowboarding, surfing, street
luge, and other related sports. Links to commercial content
are clearly marked.
http://skateboarddirectory.com/
Subjects: Skateboarding
Created by nh
Synthesis: Using the Work of Others
This tutorial explains plagiarism and its consequences and
describes techniques for taking notes and quoting sources to
avoid plagiarism. Includes a section on copyright,
information about citing Web sources, and plagiarism and
copyright infringement quizzes. From the University of Maine
at Farmington Writing Center and Mantor Library.
http://www.umf.maine.edu/~library/plagiarism/
Subjects: Plagiarism...
Created by mrm
Take Back Your Time Day
This is "a nationwide initiative to challenge the epidemic
of overwork, over-scheduling, and time famine that now
threatens our health, our families and relationships, our
communities and our environment." The site provides a
handbook, petition forms, reading suggestions, and
information about celebrating the date in October that
"falls nine weeks before the end of the year, symbolizing
the nine full weeks more we work each year compared to our
trans-Atlantic neighbors."
http://www.simpleliving.net/timeday/
Subjects: Quality of life -- United States...
Created by jh
Travels With the Tall Ship Rose
The "HMS" Rose, the "world's largest active wooden sailing
vessel" is "a replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate
that cruised the American coast during the Revolutionary
War." The site features a history of the original ship, a
virtual tour, articles, ship sounds, and related links.
Searchable.
http://www.tallshiprose.org/
Subjects: Rose (Ship) ...
Created by mcb
Truth, War & Consequences
Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Frontline program that "examines why the U.S. went to war in
Iraq, what went wrong in the planning for the postwar
occupation, and what is at stake for both the U.S. and for
Iraqis." Features interviews with "key players in Baghdad
and Washington," reports and commentary, audio clips and
transcript of the show, related links, and a teacher's
guide.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/truth/
Subjects: Iraq War, 2003...
Created by je
United Nations Association of the United States of America
(UNA-USA)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, "UNA-USA's main
objectives are to teach Americans about the U.N., and to
encourage support for strong U.S. leadership in the U.N."
The site includes fact sheets on the United Nations, policy
papers, educational resources, information about United
Nations Day and other outreach activities, news and action
alerts, and related resources. Searchable.
http://www.unausa.org/
Subjects: United Nations associations...
Created by jh
Vietnam: Journeys of Mind, Body & Spirit
This online exhibit provides a "journey through a changing
Vietnam" and an opportunity to "experience the incredible
diversity of its landscape and its people." Themes explored
in the exhibit include religion, ceremonies and traditions,
shamanism, industry, and festivals. Includes educational
resources. "Organized by the American Museum of Natural
History, New York, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,
Hanoi."
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/vietnam/
Subjects: Vietnam...
Created by sf
The Virtual Gramophone: Canadian Historical Sound Recordings
This site is "devoted to the first half-century of recorded
sound in Canada" as produced on 78-rpm recordings. The
searchable database provides details about original
recordings, and selected entries have links to label images
and audio. Also includes biographies of Canadian artists, a
history of recorded sound in Canada, and a bibliography.
From the National Library of Canada. Available in French and
English.
http://www2.nlc-bnc.ca/gramophone/src/home.htm
Subjects: Sound recordings...
Created by mrm
Who's Who in Post-Saddam Iraq
"As Iraq moves into a post-Saddam Hussein era, a wide range
of religious, ethnic and nationalist groups are making
claims to national and local political power. ... BBC News
Online looks at the roles of key individuals and groups in
Iraq's post-war politics. " Include profiles of the Iraqi
Governing Council and Islamic, secular, Kurdish, and other
groups.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/middle_east/03/post_sa
ddam_iraq/html/default.stm
Subjects: Iraq -- Politics and government
Created by je
wiredscholar: The Planning for College Destination
This site from Sallie Mae, a "leading provider of education
funding," presents basic information on preparing for,
selecting, and applying to college, and information about
paying for a college education, with an emphasis on
financing and financial aid. Free registration allows
students to access information relating to more than two
million scholarships, and an "Award Analyzer." Some material
is fee-based. Information available in English and Spanish.
http://www.wiredscholar.com/
Subjects: College choice...
Created by smb
The World Series at 100
National Public Radio (NPR) special feature from fall, 2003,
"Marking the Centennial of the Fall Classic, Remembering the
First." Includes audio clips of "Memorable Moments in World
Series History," an interview with the author of "Autumn
Glory" (an account of the first World Series in 1903), and
related Web links and NPR stories.
http://www.npr.org/display_pages/features/feature_1466981.html
Subjects: World Series (Baseball)...
Created by je
Worldseries.com
This official site from Major League Baseball (MLB)
celebrates the centennial of baseball's World Series with a
collection of articles, statistics, team information,
photos, coverage of the 2003 World Series, and other
resources for fans. Navigation through the extensive
material on this site may be difficult due to a cluttered,
ad-heavy page design.
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/ps/y2003/index.jsp
Subjects: World Series (Baseball)...
Created by sek
¡Soy Unica! ¡Soy Latina!
This site is designed to help Hispanic girls ages 9-14
"build and enhance their own self-esteem, mental health,
decision-making and assertiveness skills, and to prevent the
harmful consequences of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs."
Find information about family history, planning for the
future, and Latina role models. Includes homework tips. The
"Hablemos en Confianza" section provides information for
adults. Available in English and Spanish. Searchable. From
the U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.soyunica.gov/
Subjects: Hispanic American teenage girls...
Created by sf
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