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Librarians' Internet Index
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NEW THIS WEEK, December 15, 2005

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Arts and Humanities
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The Chronicles of Narnia
Devoted to Narnia, the imaginary country created by C.S. Lewis in his
seven-book series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Contains information
about Lewis and the illustrators of the books; the birds, beasts,
mythological creatures, and people of Narnia; and a brief description
of each book, with one full-text chapter. From one of the companies
that produced the Narnia movie of 2005.
URL: http://books.narnia.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7320

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Classical and Opera Music Used in Movies
"Have you ever wondered what that music in a movie was?" This site
provides "a listing of classical and opera music used in [selected]
movies and films." Browsable by movie title or composer. Most entries
are for movies from the 1990s to the present. From an opera enthusiast.
URL: http://www.bohemianopera.com/classicmovhome.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19980

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The CyberBass Project: George Frideric Handel: "Messiah"
Practice your part for those sing-alongs! This site has MIDI files for
soprano, alto, tenor, bass, and combined voice parts for the choral
portions of Handel's "Messiah." You'll need your own score to follow
along. From a larger site devoted to choral music and groups, created
by a member of several symphony choirs.
URL: http://www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Handel_GF/Handel_Messiah.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19978

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Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
This exhibit "encourages audiences to examine Mary Shelley's novel,
'Frankenstein,' and its influence on science fiction, monsters and
their place in history, and man playing God." Features images from the
traveling exhibition and additional materials from the exhibit at
Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library. Includes
chapter-by-chapter podcasts of "an unabridged reading of the 1818
edition of ... 'Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus.'" Produced by
the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the American
Library Association.
URL: http://www.library.eiu.edu/exhibits/frankenstein/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20046

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Business
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Baby Boomers' Retirement Prospects: An Overview
This November 2003 report looks at retirement preparedness and
prospects "of the baby-boom generation (people born from 1946 to
1964)." It discusses Social Security, Medicare, private pensions,
retirement saving rates, savings needed for retirement, and more. A
table provides summaries of retirement preparedness studies from the
1990s through 2003. From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
URL: http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=4863&sequence=0
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19987

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Measuring the Economic Impact of Wal-Mart on the U.S. Economy
This study, released in November 2005, provides an analysis of "the
national and region impact of the nation's largest retailer on the
U.S. economy ... [on] the national, city, and county level." The study
focuses on Wal-Mart in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area of Texas.
Includes a summary and the full report. Also includes links to related
articles, some of which come to differing conclusions. From Global
Insight, a financial forecasting company.
URL: Truncated due to length; see LII item.
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19876

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Computers
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43 Things
This social networking site allows registered users to post a list of
43 goals and comment on others' goals. (Registration not required to
browse site.) Browse by user, goal, or geographic area. From the Robot
Co-op, "a privately held start-up based in Seattle" that is "funded by
Amazon.com."
URL: http://www.43things.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20033

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YubNub: A (Social) Command Line For the Web
This website offers "a command-line for the web." Use the commands the
author created (either directly from the website or with the browser
plug-ins) for search shortcuts to popular search engines, commerce
directories, and other websites. Includes a blog and an option to
create your own commands. From a software programmer.
URL: http://www.yubnub.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19981


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Government
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GAO: Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Could Benefit From
Improved Planning and Controls
This November 2005 report from the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) recommends practices for the management of the Federal Air
Marshal Service (FAMS), which has "undergone a number of changes in
recent years, including a 2003 transfer from the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) to the U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), and a 2005 transfer from ICE back to TSA."
Discusses training efforts, career opportunities, internal controls,
and related topics. Opens directly into a PDF file.
URL: http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-06-203
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20008

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Health
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Seasonal Depression Awareness Month: December
The shorter days and decreased light of winter can trigger "symptoms
of depression, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)." This page
explains the symptoms of and treatment options for SAD, and offers
links to information on related mental health topics. From the
National Mental Health Information Center of the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
URL: http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/highlights/December2005/sad/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20002

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Trouble in Toyland
This annual survey of toy safety "provides safety guidelines for
parents when purchasing toys for small children and provides examples
of toys currently on store shelves that may pose potential safety
hazards." Discusses choking and strangulation hazards, toys that could
cause hearing loss, and toys that could expose children to hazardous
chemicals. Includes photos illustrating potentially hazardous toys and
information about online toy retailers. From the National Association
of State PIRGs.
URL: http://toysafety.net/toysafety.asp?id2=20594
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/8578

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Home & Housing
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Buying for Equality
A buyer's guide that rates companies according to their "treatment of
GLBT employees, consumers and investors." Guide available in both
screen-friendly and print-friendly versions. Includes explanations for
the scores. From the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
URL: Truncated due to length; see LII item.
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19886

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Reverse Mortgage Calculator
"This calculator provides approximate estimates for two nationally
available reverse mortgage programs." The two loan programs used for
the estimates are the federally-insured Home Equity Conversion
Mortgage (HECM), and the Home Keeper Mortgage from Fannie Mae.
Calculations are based on the age of the homeowner, and the value and
location of the home. Includes links to additional material about
reverse mortgages. From AARP.
URL: http://www.rmaarp.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20041

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Media
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Godzilla Conquers the Globe: Japanese Monster Movies in International Film Art
This website offers a virtual tour of a 2004 exhibit on the Japanese
film genre known as kaijû eiga (monster movies). The exhibit feature
movie posters, film programs, lobby cards, and other materials from
several countries for Godzilla and other monster movies. Include
descriptions of the items and images of related items such as Japanese
bestiaries. From the Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture at
Columbia University.
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/dkc/calendar/godzilla/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20045

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John Lennon
Compilation of materials about singer/songwriter John Lennon, who was
a member of the British rock group the Beatles and who was killed in
December 1980 in New York. Includes a biography, articles, album
reviews, photos, and a discography. From Rolling Stone magazine.
URL: http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/710
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20020

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Religious Themes in the Movies & Television
Videography of movies and a couple of television programs with
religious themes, with an emphasis on Christian themes. Also includes
a bibliography on religion in the movies, and a videography of films
with Jewish themes. From the Media Resources Center of the Moffitt
Library, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/religiousfilms.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20013

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Tuck Professor Uses Statistical Formula to Predict the Academy Award
for Best Picture
This February 2005 news release (with a link to the full report)
describes how a "professor of international economics at the Tuck
School of Business at Dartmouth used a combination of history and
statistics to forecast who will receive the highest honor in
filmmaking." The "formula relies on three variables: a film's total
Oscar nominations, number of Golden Globes won, and whether or not
it's a comedy." From the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
URL: http://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/news/releases/pr20050225_oscars.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20023

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People
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AARP Policy & Research for Professionals in Aging: Boomers
Policy documents and reports on aging and retirement issues concerning
the U.S. baby boomer generation of people born in the period from the
later 1940s through the early 1960s. Topics include older workers,
retirement plan coverage, retirement savings, financial wealth, civic
engagement, travel, and quality-of-life concerns. From AARP.
URL: http://www.aarp.org/research/reference/boomers/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19986

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The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship: About Albert Schweitzer
Biography of Albert Schweitzer, doctor and winner of the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1952. Includes many quotes reflecting his philosophy on war
and peace, nuclear weapons, animal welfare, and other ethical and
spiritual topics. Provides photos, annotated links to organizations
inspired by the work of Schweitzer, and brief annotated bibliography
of selected by and about Schweitzer. From a health fellowship program
focused on underserved communities in the United States and Africa.
URL: http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org/features/about/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20022

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Eugene McCarthy, Who Galvanized a Generation of War Opponents, Dies
Compilation of material about former Democratic Sen. Eugene McCarthy,
who was known for his criticism of the Vietnam War, and who died in
December 2005. Includes a timeline of his life and political career,
audio of speeches (such as the announcement of his entrance into the
1968 presidential race), and photos. Also includes links to sites with
related information. From Minnesota Public Radio (MPR).
URL: Truncated due to length; see LII item.
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20012

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Freedom of Information Act: John Lennon
Digitized FBI documents from an "investigation conducted when the FBI
learned that John Lennon contributed $75,000 to a group planning to
disrupt the Republican National Convention in 1972." From the Freedom
of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
URL: http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/lennon.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/15755

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Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899)
Biography and information about the works of Horatio Alger Jr.,
"best-selling boys' series writer" of dime-store novels such as the
"Ragged Dick" series. "His moralistic stories ... inspired many
generations of children and taught them the virtues of industry,
thrift, and honor." The site provides a list of pseudonyms, selected
poems and stories, and images of some Alger letters. From the Horatio
Alger Collection of the Northern Illinois University Libraries.
URL: http://www.niulib.niu.edu/rbsc/alger/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20019

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Into the Wardrobe: A C.S. Lewis Web Site
Clive Staples Lewis was the author of the Narnia series, as well as
many other books, both fiction and nonfiction. This site offers
current news, biographies, articles about Lewis and his writings,
links to other websites, and much more. Registration is required to
post in the message forums. This site is considered unofficial, but
does have the endorsement of Lewis's stepson.
URL: http://cslewis.drzeus.net/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/166

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Minnesota Author Biographies Project: Eugene McCarthy
Brief biographical note and list of selected publications by former
U.S. senator Eugene Joseph McCarthy, who was also a "professor,
author, and poet." Includes a list of 10 books by McCarthy, such as
"Ground Fog and Night: Poems," "The Limits of Power; America's Role in
the World," and "A Political Bestiary." Also includes a list of
sources used to prepare the author entry. From the Minnesota
Historical Society.
URL: http://people.mnhs.org/authors/biog_detail.cfm?PersonID=McCa281
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20014

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NORAD Tracks Santa
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa?s trip
around the world on Christmas Eve. The site provides biographical
information about Santa Claus, a sampler of Christmas music, and brief
information about NORAD. The tracker goes live the morning of December
24, but prior to that, test videos made of Santa's earlier activities
in the calendar year are available for viewing. Available in six languages.
URL: http://www.noradsanta.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7488

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Ready Reference & Quick Facts
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The Claus That Refreshes
"Did Coca-Cola create the modern image of Santa Claus?" This site
discredits the legend and produces facts and evidence of his true
origin. From Urban Legends Reference Pages.
URL: http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/santa.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7490

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Federal Aviation Administration: Runway Safety
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents and data on runway
incursions, which are "occurrence[s] in the airport runway environment
involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the ground that
creates a collision hazard or results in a loss of required separation
with an aircraft taking off" or landing. The "2005 Runway Safety
Report" includes detailed information about runways at specific U.S.
airports. Historical runway incursion data is available for 2001 to
the present.
URL: http://www.faa.gov/runwaysafety/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19991

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Solstice Celebrations from A to Z
"Here, in alphabetical order, is a list of the more venerable Solstice
celebrations," from Alban Arthan to Zagmuk, including the more modern
observances of Christmas, Hanukkah, Saturnalia, Yalda, and Yule. The
Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, has produced unique
observances around the world from the earliest agrarian societies to
the present day, to commemorate the rebirth of life. From the December
2001 issue of the online magazine Echoed Voices.
URL: http://www.echoedvoices.org/Dec2001/DecSolstice.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7515

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Recreation
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American Cheerleader: Stunt 101
Illustrated instructions for cheerleading stunts such as extensions,
partner stunts, dismounts, and transitions. Includes images of
step-by-step sequences demonstrated by cheerleading squads. From a
cheerleading magazine.
URL: http://www.americancheerleader.com/communities/stunt101.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20032

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The Games of La Francophonie
Background about this "international cultural and sporting event in
which athletes and artists from States and Governments members of La
Francophonie participate. ... They are the only major international
Games where sports and cultural activities are presented in a
comparable competitive context." Includes overviews of the
competitions (such as judo, soccer, storytelling, and dance) at past
events, which have been held in Morocco, France, Madagascar, Canada,
and Niger. In English and French. From Canadian Heritage.
URL: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jeux2005/jeux/index_e.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20011

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Regional: California
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California Climate Change Portal
"This website combines information [from state government agencies and
commissions] on the impacts of climate change on California and the
state's policies relating to global warming" It provides background
information, policy papers, reports, legislation, and other materials
on California strategy related to global warming, greenhouse gas
emissions, and climate change in the state. Maintained by the
California Energy Commission.
URL: http://www.climatechange.ca.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19990

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Hot Topic: Medical Marijuana in California
Background information and links to resources (some broken) about the
use of marijuana for medical purposes under federal law and under
California's "Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act, ... [which
legalized] marijuana for medical use." Includes links to organizations
and reports. Compiled in 2003 by the Institute of Governmental Studies
(IGS) Library, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://www.igs.berkeley.edu/library/htMedicalMarijuana2003.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20025

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Outlook for a Small Farm Meat Goat Industry for California
This January 2005 research report looks at topics related to the
status of the goat meat industry in California, including factors
affecting consumption, goat meat production outlook, estimated
potential demand, conditions in the state promoting goat meat
consumption, and challenges to growth. Includes data on the goat
industry and goat consumption in California and the U.S. Opens
directly into a PDF file. From the University of California Small Farm
Center, University of California, Davis.
URL: http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/goatmeatpub.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20015

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Toyon: Heteromeles Arbutifolia
Description of this California native plant, which is also known as
Christmas berry or California holly. Discusses locations found in
California, history of the shrub, growing the plant, and historical
food uses of the toyon berry. From the newsletter of the California
Native Plant Society.
URL: http://www.lacnps.org/toyon.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19992

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Regional: Washington State
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Christmas Across America: Pacific Northwest
Presents a regional holiday dinner menu featuring items from the
Pacific Northwest, including a salad with cranberry vinaigrette,
"Dijon Garlic Salmon," a butternut squash casserole, "Eggplant and
Wild Mushrooms with Wild Rice," and "Washington Apple Cake." A sidebar
offers additional recipes. From Allrecipes.com
URL: Truncated due to length; see LII item.
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19998

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HistoryLink: Seattle's First Christmas
Essay "gleaned from much reading of local history" about the
celebration of Christmas in New York Alki (the first settlement that
become Seattle) in 1851, which took place "only six short weeks ...
since the Arthur Denny party had made their historic landing."
Includes a description of the participants and of the celebration,
which included two wild geese, "a small amount of tea for the elders,
and ... clam juice" for the children.
URL: http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=4138
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19914

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Tree-Cycling
"King County [Washington state] encourages you to take advantage of
the many options for recycling your Christmas tree." Includes links to
curbside pick-up services, and information about "tree-cycling events,
during which residents can drop off their trees for recycling," and
"several private yard waste facilities in King County that will accept
Christmas trees for recycling." From the King County Solid Waste Division.
URL: http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/composting-soils/treecycling.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19913

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Regions of the World
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The Festival of "Yalda"
Brief information about the celebration of the winter solstice in Iran
(formally Persia) with the festival of Shab-e yalda, "which refers to
the birthday or rebirth of the sun." This site presents a brief
history, and description of the traditions of the Yalda festival,
including bonfires, holiday foods, and prayers. Includes a list of
similarities with the celebration of Christmas. From a website by two
Iranian writers.
URL: http://www.artarena.force9.co.uk/yalda.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19979

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G.I. Jones Photographic Archive of Southeastern Nigerian Art and Culture
Collection of photos from the 1930s by photographer G.I. Jones, who
researched and studied "the peoples of southeastern Nigeria --
particularly the Igbo people." Images depict festivals, masks, drums,
shrines, wood figures, and other cultural artifacts. Includes a
biography of the photographer and a brief bibliography. From Southern
Illinois University Carbondale.
URL: http://mccoy.lib.siu.edu/jmccall/jones/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20024

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God Jul! [Merry Christmas!]
This page contains an overview of Christmas activities in Sweden,
including Advent, St. Lucia's Day (the oldest daughter wears a wreath
and candles on her head while serving saffron buns and coffee),
Christmas Eve (children set out porridge for the Jultomten, the
Christmas gnome, who leaves them presents), Christmas Day, and St.
Stephen's Day (for the patron saint of animals). Includes directions
for making a St. Lucia wreath.
URL: http://www.bry-backmanor.org/holidayfun/sweden.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/6561

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Marriage, Cohabitation, Civil Partnerships and Divorce
Overview of laws about "getting married, living together, civil
partnerships (for same-sex couples) and getting divorced" in the
United Kingdom. Includes links to more detailed information for these
topics, including for civil partnerships, which went into effect in
December 2005. Part of Directgov, from the government of the UK.
URL: http://www.direct.gov.uk/RightsAndResponsibilities/RightsAndResponsibi...
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20009

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Science
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Depleted Uranium: PSR Publications and Related Links on Depleted Uranium
Commentary and links to information about depleted uranium (DU),
"uranium from which the more highly radioactive isotopes have been
removed for use in weapons or reactor fuel." Publications discuss the
health and environmental effects of DU. Links to websites provide
other viewpoints; "PSR does not necessarily endorse the content or
opinions contained on these sites." From Physicians for Social
Responsibility (PSR).
URL: http://www.psr.org/home.cfm?id=depleted_uranium
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20031

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ToxFAQs For Vinyl Chloride
Toxicological profile for vinyl chloride, a colorless gas that "is
used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is used to make a variety
of plastic products." Questions and answers discuss topics related to
the health effects of vinyl chloride, which is a carcinogen. Also in
Spanish. From the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts20.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20027

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Society & Social Science
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Phonemic Awareness
Articles that provide an overview about this method for teaching
beginning reading that involves the "use of the sound structure of
oral language in learning to read." Includes information about the
stages of phonological development, the roles of rhyme and
alliteration, and the relationship between phonics and phonemic
awareness. From EducationNews.org.
URL: http://www.educationnews.org/phonemic_awareness_what_does_it_.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20049

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Phonics and Whole Language Learning: A Balanced Approach to Beginning Reading
This article discusses methods that adults can use to help young
children learn to read, given that "the question in early childhood
programs is not whether to teach 'phonics' or 'whole language
learning,' but how to teach phonics in context ... so that children
make connections between letters, sounds, and meaning." Includes
activities to do with infants, toddlers, and pre-school and school-age
children. From the National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC).
URL: http://www.naeyc.org/ece/1996/13.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20048

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A Public Trust at Risk: The Heritage Health Index Report on the State
of America's Collections
The report from a survey in December 2005 that concluded "immediate
action is needed to prevent the loss of millions of irreplaceable
artifacts" in libraries and museums. Areas of concern included
permanent damage to items, lack of emergency planning, and
conservation staffing. Also includes links to related information.
From the Heritage Preservation and the Institute of Museum and Library
Services.
URL: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/HHI/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19963

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Reinventing Aging: Baby Boomers and Civic Engagement
This 162-page report examines volunteering, community-based efforts,
and other civic engagement opportunities for the baby boom generation
(people born in the United States during the later 1940s through the
early 1960s). "The main message of the Report is that there is an
opportunity to help boomers create a social legacy of profound
importance." Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Harvard School
of Public Health-MetLife Foundation Initiative on Retirement and Civic
Engagement.
URL: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/chc/reinventingaging/Report.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19989

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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features Special Edition: Oldest Baby
Boomers Turn 60!
Facts and statistics about aging baby boomers. "In 2006, the oldest of
the baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, will turn
60 years old." Includes demographics of the Boomers, geographic
distribution, the most popular baby names in 1946, social behavior of
Boomers, and more. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
URL: Truncated due to length; see LII item.
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20038


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