ECP: LII New This Week October 26, 2006
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 26, 2006
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Arts and Humanities
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Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the American Century
"This exhibition is a retrospective look at the man and his
portraiture, whose progressive ideas about social justice,
representative democracy, and America's role as a world leader have
significantly shaped our national character." Features a chronology of
the public career of Roosevelt, and annotated images of artwork of
Roosevelt as a Rough Rider, U.S. president, big game hunter, and in
other situations. From the National Portrait Gallery.
URL: http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/roosevelt/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22808
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The Writer's Almanac
The website for "a daily program of poetry and history hosted by
Garrison Keillor," broadcast on public radio and offered on this site.
Includes an archive of the audio and text for the programs back to
early 2001. Free daily e-mail updates available. "Be well, do good
work, and keep in touch."
URL: http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/3793
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self-publishers and writers
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Business
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United Mine Workers of America (UMWA): A Brief History of the UMWA
Historical account of this labor union for coal miners founded in
1890. Includes discussion of specific events in UMWA history (such as
the Ludlow and Lattimer massacres), profiles of UMWA presidents, and a
gallery of portraits of John L. Lewis (UMWA president from 1920-1960).
From the national website for the UMWA.
URL: http://www.umwa.org/history/hist1.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22791
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Computers
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The iPod at Five
Collection of articles about Apple's iPod digital music player, which
was introduced in October 2001. Stories cover the history of the iPod
and its impact on music listening. Photo galleries show iPod designs
from the past five years, iPod-inspired Halloween costumes, and more.
From CNET.
URL: http://news.com.com/The+iPod+at+5/2009-1040_3-6127241.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22806
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Government
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The Avalon Project at Yale Law School: The Federalist Papers
Complete collection of the 85 articles urging the citizens of New York
to ratify the new United States Constitution. They were written by
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, and were first
published from October 1787 to August 1788. From the Lillian Goldman
Law Library in Memory of Sol Goldman at Yale Law School.
URL: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/federal/fed.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22801
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FedSpending.org
This website is "a free, searchable database of federal government
spending." The data is "largely from two sources: the Federal
Procurement Data System, which contains information about federal
contracts; and the Federal Assistance Award Data System, which
contains information about federal financial assistance such as
grants, loans, insurance, and direct subsidies like Social Security."
Also includes a glossary. From OMB Watch, "a nonprofit research and
advocacy organization dedicated to promoting government accountability."
URL: http://www.fedspending.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22790
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National Contact Center: Locating Individuals
This site lists federal agencies and private organizations that
"assist individuals in locating persons of unknown whereabouts."
Provides guidance for finding active, reserve, and retired military
personnel, and private individuals (including U.S. citizens living or
visiting abroad). From the Federal Citizen Information Center, a
service of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
URL: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/call/locating_individuals.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22782
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The Online NewsHour: Vote 2006
Background, news, and analysis about the November 2006 elections, with
coverage of U.S. House and Senate and state governor races. Features
profiles of candidates, reports related to the candidates and races,
overviews of key issues (such as Iraq and gay marriage) and lesson
plans and other material for students and teachers. From Online
NewsHour, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2006/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22780
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Health
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American Pain Foundation
This nonprofit organization serves "people with pain through
information, advocacy, and support." Its site features fact sheets and
related publications on topics such as facts about pain, pain and end
of life, and prescription, over-the-counter, and nonprescription
medicines. Also includes material about advocacy efforts, clinical
research and trials, and links to related sites.
URL: http://www.painfoundation.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22796
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Spider Bites
Fact sheet about symptoms and treatment for spider bites. Also
features illustrated descriptions of selected types of spiders such as
black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, wolf spiders, and
tarantulas. From the California Poison Control System.
URL: http://www.calpoison.org/public/spiders.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22783
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Home & Housing
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Epicurious: Hallow-Eatin'
Cooking and entertaining ideas for Halloween, including pumpkin
recipes, homemade sweets and snacks, and instructions for making
caramel-dipped apples, decorating a haunted house, choosing wines for
Halloween, and more. From Epicurious.
URL: http://www.epicurious.com/cooking/holiday/halloween/halloween/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22795
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Fire Safety Publications
Consumer safety alerts and fact sheets on home fire safety topics,
such as smoke detectors, safe cooking, chimneys, overheated clothes
dryers and extension cords, and older brass gas connectors. Includes a
home fire safety checklist. From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
URL: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/fire_sfy.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22802
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People
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Emily Post Institute: About Us: Emily Post
Biography of writer and etiquette expert Emily Post. "After
publication in 1922, her book, 'Etiquette,' topped the nonfiction
bestseller list, and the phrase 'according to Emily Post' soon entered
our language as the last word on the subject of social conduct."
Accompanied by photos. From the institute created by Emily Post in 1946.
URL: http://www.emilypost.com/about/emily.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22788
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Sadako and the Paper Cranes
Companion to an exhibit about Sadako Sasaki, who was "born in 1943 and
experienced the [Hiroshima] bombing at age two [and died in 1955]. She
was healthy and athletically gifted growing up, but ten years after
the bombing, she was suddenly hospitalized. The diagnosis was
leukemia. One day, a thousand paper cranes arrived at the hospital.
... This inspired her to begin folding her own." Includes photos. From
the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22798
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World Culinary Institute: Visit With the Masters
Brief biographies of four famous chefs: Fernand Point, Auguste
Escoffier, Julia Child, and James Beard. Includes descriptions of
culinary careers and highlights, such as Escoffier's "revolutionizing
and modernizing the menu, the art of cooking and the organization of
the professional kitchen," and how Beard "appeared in his own segment
on television's first cooking show on NBC in 1946." From the World
Culinary Institute, a site that links to hundreds of cooking schools
and related sites.
URL: http://www.worldculinaryinstitute.com/the_masters.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22805
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Ready Reference & Quick Facts
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Veterans Day: Department of Veterans Affairs
Contains fact sheets, a FAQ, teachers' guides, history, a gallery of
annual commemorative posters, and more. From the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
URL: http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/15984
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Recreation
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Werewolf Bites: How to Kill A Warewolf
Halloween safety tips. Arrows tipped with it or baits laced
with this plant would poison the predators that once prowled
Europe. Naturally it was thought Acontium would destroy
the curse of a wolfman as well.
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/halloween.html
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Halloween: Find Your Perfect Party Theme
Collection of ideas for "eerily elegant Halloween party themes" for
Halloween, such as a masquerade dinner party (with "phantom floating
candles," "ghostly glove placecard holders," and more), a dessert
party, and a Halloween barbecue. Includes many recipes and food ideas.
From HGTV.
URL: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/pac_ctnt_988/text/0,,HGTV_22056_51609,00.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22793
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Make a Paper Crane
Step-by-step instructions for folding a paper crane, "a symbol of
hope." Includes a slide show and printable instructions. From the
website for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program "Reading Rainbow."
URL: http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/heroes_and_hope/crane.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22799
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Party Time: Fun for Halloween
This collection of Halloween activities includes jack-o'-lanterns and
other pumpkin craft ideas, fun foods to make (such as "broomstick
breadsticks" and meringue ghosts), plant decorations, and candy bags.
From Sunset magazine.
URL: http://www.sunset.com/sunset/home/superpackage/0,22336,1449310,00.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22794
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Regional: California
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California Election 2006 Blog and Hot Topics
Background and analysis of the November 2006 elections in California,
covering candidates, ballot measures, and related topics such as
campaign finance and eminent domain. Includes a chart showing
endorsements for specific propositions, and links to news stories
related to the election. From the Institute of Governmental Studies
(IGS) Library, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://www.igs.berkeley.edu/library/election2006/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22770
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Hotspot: California on the Edge
Companion to an exhibit about biodoversity hotspots in California.
"Defining a hotspot requires understanding a regions species'
distributions and endemism (the degree to which species are found only
in a given place)." Features descriptions of species in the hotspot
areas of Central Valley vernal pools, Mediterranean shrublands, the
Sierra Nevada, Cascade range volcanoes, and Klamath-Siskiyou
wilderness. Also describes threats (such as population growth and
global warming) and related topics. From the California Academy of Sciences.
URL: http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/california%5Fhotspot/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22786
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Regions of the World
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RAND Voices of Jihad Database
"This online database is a compilation of speeches, interviews,
statements, and publications of jihadist leaders, foot soldiers, and
sympathizers. Nearly all content is in English translation, and has
been collected from publicly-accessible websites. ... Content is
indexed by date, author, affiliated group, online source, and
keyword." Click on the search key to browse all documents. From the
RAND Corporation.
URL: http://www.rand.org/research_areas/terrorism/database/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22768
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Science
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The American Cranberry
You won't get bogged down as you explore how to plant, harvest, cook,
and market this round red relative of the blueberry. From Steenbock
Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
URL: http://www.library.wisc.edu/guides/agnic/cranberry/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/4568
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How to Build an Invisibility Cloak
This November 2006 feature article reports on the use of new materials
to mask objects from visible light to make them appear to disappear.
It focuses on research at Duke University, and highlights other
attempts at cloaking devices. Includes links to related news stories
and websites. From the website for Discover magazine.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22784
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Iron Ore Statistics and Information
Statistical publications on iron ore, "a mineral substance which, when
heated in the presence of a reductant, will yield metallic iron (Fe).
... Iron ore is the source of primary iron for the world's iron and
steel industries." Includes links to statistics about iron and steel
scrap (recycled into new steel and cast-iron products) and slag
(nonmetallic byproducts of iron and steel manufacturing). From the
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
URL: http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/iron_ore/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22785
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Society & Social Science
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Prisons in the UK
Collection of news and features about the prison system in the United
Kingdom. Includes a timeline of prisons in the U.K., data about prison
populations, and materials about topics such as women's prison
closures, prison overcrowding, and the possibility of prison ships.
Also includes data about prison populations around the world. From the
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/uk/2006/prisons/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22789
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The Wretched Prison Ships
Article about how "more Americans died in British prison ships in New
York Harbor than in all the battles of the Revolutionary War."
Describes conditions on "these floating prisons anchored in Wallabout
Bay on the East River for most of the war, and [how] they were
sinkholes of filth, vermin, infectious disease and despair." From Newsday.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22787
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