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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, February 23, 2006

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Arts and Humanities
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Artopia
A website for middle school students about the visual and performing
arts. "Students can closely examine important works of art and take
part in activities that teach about styles, principles and processes
of each art form." Topics include dance, theater, media arts, music,
painting, and sculpture. Provides lesson plans and classroom
materials. From the South Carolina Educational Television Commission (ETV).
URL: http://cfmedia.scetv.org/artopia/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20474
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Arts/HOME_Arts.html
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Arts/curriculum.html
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Arts/resources2.html
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James River Plantations: A National Register of Historic Places Travel
Itinerary
This website explores the historic plantations located on the banks of
the James River in Virginia. It offers an interactive map, background
narratives on the Colonial lifestyle, and details about the
architecture and history of the plantations (such as the John Tyler
House and Appomattox Manor). Includes a section for related print and
online resources. From the National Register of Historic Places,
National Park Service.
URL: http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20490
Black History Month
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Culdesac/bhm/bhm.html
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Jewish Mysteries
This site features an annotated bibliography of American Jewish
mystery and detective fiction. The mysteries are divided into three
categories "based on Jewish identity and the role of Judaism in each
mystery": assimilation, acculturation, and affirmation. Also includes
an introductory essay. From a rabbi who is the editor of anthologies
of Jewish mystery stories.
URL: http://www.jewishmysteries.net
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20626

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Business
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PC World: Financial & Tax Software
Collection of reviews of personal finance, tax, and accounting
software packages. Also includes how-to pieces and news items (such as
bugs and fixes) related to financial and tax software. From the
website for PC World magazine.
URL: http://www.pcworld.com/resource/browse/0,cat,1262,sortIdx,1,pg,1,00.as...
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20692

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TVs: Decision Guide
Step-by-step guide to buying a TV. Topics include TV types (such as
LCD, plasma HDTV, rear-projection, and front projectors), image
quality (high definition versus standard definition), screen size,
screen shape (regular or wide screen), connections for devices such as
DVD players and cable boxes, and other features such as flat screens
and aspect ratio controls. Note: product reviews and ratings require
paid subscription. From Consumer Reports.
URL: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/tvs.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20702

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Computers
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Blogossary: The Blogosphere's Dictionary
This informal site includes dozens of definitions for terms used in
the blogosphere ("the entirety of the blogging community"), such as
troll, pingback, permalink, and link love. Updated at least weekly.
From Telian Adlam, a blogger who maintains a variety of blogs.
URL: http://www.blogossary.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20719

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Reports: Online Activities & Pursuits: Growing Numbers Surf the Web
Just for Fun
February 2006 report about how "nearly a third of internet users go
online on a typical day for no particular reason, just for fun or to
pass the time. Two-thirds of all internet users have tried surfing the
Web just to pass the time, according to a survey ... conducted in
December 2005." From the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
URL: http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/175/report_display.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20670

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Rocketboom: Daily Vlog With Amanda Congdon
"Rocketboom is a three minute daily videoblog [vlog, a blog that
primarily uses video for its content]. ... We cover and create a wide
range of information and commentary from top news stories to quirky
internet culture." View on the website, or download to MP3 players,
iPods, and other portable devices.
URL: http://www.rocketboom.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20696

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Searchtools.com: Background Topics: Faceted Metadata Search and Browse
A brief but thorough explanation of faceted search, in which users can
easily switch between searching and browsing "using their own
terminology for search while recognizing the organization and
vocabulary of the data." Includes a comparison with traditional
parametric search engines, examples of faceted search, and key
features of major faceted-search engines. From Searchtools.com, a
website maintained by web search guru and consultant Avi Rappoport.
URL: http://www.searchtools.com/info/faceted-metadata.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20709
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/search.html
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/Home_Teachers6.html

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Tax Software Review
A side-by-side comparison of 10 tax preparation software programs and
electronic filing (e-filing) services. Factors include price, basic
features, e-filing options, tax assistance support, and technical
requirements. Also includes details about ratings for each program.
From a publisher of product reviews for software and web services.
URL: http://tax-software-review.toptenreviews.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20625

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Web 2.0 for Designers
This May 2005 article explores the differences between so-called Web
1.0 (in which "a small number of writers created Web pages for a large
number of readers") and Web 2.0, in which Web users are able to easily
contribute and create content. Includes examples of Web 2.0
technologies, such as Flickr, RSS aggregators, and Google Maps. From
Digital Web Magazine, "an online magazine intended for professional
web designers."
URL: http://www.digital-web.com/articles/web_2_for_designers/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20682

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What is Web 2.0: Design Patterns and Business Models for the Next
Generation of Software
This September 2005 article by some of the pioneers of the term "Web
2.0" attempts to clarify its meaning. The article notes that "in the
year and a half since the term 'Web 2.0' [was coined]. ... there's
still a huge amount of disagreement about just what Web 2.0 means,
with some people decrying it as a meaningless marketing buzzword, and
others accepting it as the new conventional wisdom." From O'Reilly Media.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20679

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Government
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Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers: Mortgage Interest Deduction
This FAQ covers topics related to the mortgage interest federal tax
deduction on personal income tax returns. Topics include home equity
loans, points paid to refinance a home, and mortgage interest and
property tax on a second residence. Includes links to relevant IRS
forms and publications. From the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
URL: http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw122.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20698

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M.A.S.H./Medevac Helicopters
Essay about the use of medevac and mobile Army surgical hospital
(MASH) helicopters to transport wounded troops during wars.
Helicopters discussed include the Bell 47 (which appeared in the
television show M.A.S.H.), the Sikorsky S-51, Bell Model 204 (the
"Huey"), and others. From the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission.
URL: http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Rotary/MASH/HE12.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20678

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The Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH): A Military and Surgical Legacy
A history of the use of the mobile Army surgical hospital (MASH),
during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War,
peacekeeping missions in the Balkans, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Discusses the 212th MASH, which was the final MASH in operation and
was "due to be decommissioned in the latter part of 2006." Opens
directly into a PDF document. From the Journal of the National Medical
Association.
URL: http://www.nmanet.org/JMNA_Journal_Articles/May-JNMA/Hist648.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20677

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Situation of Detainees at Guantánamo Bay
February 2006 report in which "five independent investigators of the
United Nations Commission on Human Rights are calling on the United
States to close immediately the detention centre in Guantánamo Bay and
bring all detainees before an independent and competent tribunal or
release them." Opens directly into a PDF document.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20673

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Health
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FDA Centennial, 1906-2006
Historical articles and other material gathered for the 2006
centennial of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Features
historical images, "This Week in FDA History," a quiz, and event
listings. Includes a link to the FDA Center for Devices and
Radiological Health's centennial page, with a timeline of milestones
in the history of that center.
URL: http://www.fda.gov/centennial/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20683

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kidsnutrition.org
Official website for the federally funded Children's Nutrition
Research Center (CNRC), which conducts research on "the role of
maternal, infant and child nutrition in optimal health, development,
and growth." The site provides an overview of research, and offers
hundreds of articles covering nutrition for children from infancy
through adolescence. Also includes interactive nutrition calculators,
posters, and  links to related sites. From the USDA/ARS Children's
Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
URL: http://www.kidsnutrition.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20447

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WebMD: The Sonoma Diet: Promoting a Lifestyle
January 2006 overview and analysis of a "weight loss plan that
promotes the healthy and flavorful eating style of the Mediterranean
and Sonoma Valley [California]." This diet favors "top 10 power foods:
almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, broccoli, grapes, olive oil,
spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, and whole grains."
URL: http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/118/112845.htm?pagenumber=1
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20624

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Women's Health Initiative: Dietary Modification Trial
February 2006 results from a clinical trial that concluded "following
an eating pattern lower in total fat did not significantly reduce the
incidence of breast cancer, heart disease, or stroke, and did not
reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in healthy postmenopausal women."
Includes a press release and links to reports published in the Journal
of the American Medical Association (JAMA). From the National
Institutes of Health's Women's Health Initiative (WHI).
URL: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/diet_mod.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20622

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Home & Housing
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Backyard Conservation Tip Sheet: Tree Planting
This fact sheet contains points to consider when planting a backyard
tree, including tree choice (size, life expectancy, foliage and fruit,
and other factors), placement, planting (of container grown, balled
and burlapped, and bare root trees), and pruning. From the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
URL: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/TreePtg.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20689

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Digital Home DIY
Collection of do-it-yourself home technology projects, such as
archiving VHS video to DVD, turning a computer monitor into a TV,
choosing an HDTV (high-definition television) provider, setting up a
wireless computer network, and connecting an iPod to speakers.
Includes product reviews, instructional videos, examples, and related
resources. Note: Includes links to product vendors. From CNET.
URL: http://www.cnet.com/4520-7381_1-6222935-1.html?tag=lnav
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20699

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EcoKids: Tree Planting Tips
Tree planting tips and related activities for children. Covers reasons
for planting a tree, the basics of tree planting, planting seedlings,
and tree care. Other projects include papermaking, a forest
fundraiser, and tree adoption. From the website for Earth Day Canada.
URL: http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/tree_planting/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20690

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Florida Tropical Fruits
Brief illustrated descriptions of tropical fruits grown in Florida,
such as the carambola, dragon fruit, guava, jackfruit, lychee, mango,
papaya, and sapote. Includes links to related material on some of the
fruit varieties, such as where the fruits are grown and when they are
in season. From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Service, Division of Marketing and Development.
URL: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/tropical/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20685

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Home Theater
The website for this print magazine features equipment reviews,
shopping tips, news briefs, blogs, and other home theater content. The
shopping tips section provides articles on shopping for a television
(with discussion of HDTV and flat-panel TVs), portable DVD player,
digital video recorder (DVR), and surround-sound speaker system. Note:
"AV Marketplace" section includes commercial content.
URL: http://www.hometheatermag.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20700

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A Houseplant Harvest: Tropical Trees That Really Do Fruit Indoors
Profiles of fruit-bearing tropical trees that can be grown indoors,
including the Natal plum, Surinam cherry, Barbados cherry, rumberry
(or guavaberry), Barbados gooseberry, and dwarf pomegranate. From the
Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
URL: http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/indoor/2004fa_tropical.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20686
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/GuavaberryBooks/Domino/guavaberry.html
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Save Your Pineapple Top
Illustrated instructions for growing a new pineapple plant from a
pineapple top. Discusses conditions for growing the plant indoors and
tips for forcing this tropical plant to bear fruit. From the website
companion to the gardening book "You Grow Girl."
URL: http://www.yougrowgirl.com/grow/save_pineapple.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20687

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What to Cook Now: Tropical Fruit
Collection of recipes for dishes using tropical fruit. Dishes include
sticky rice with mango, papaya salsa, roasted pineapple tartlets, and
tropical fruit compote. Also includes cooking tips for mangoes and
pineapples. From Epicurious.
URL: http://www.epicurious.com/cooking/menus/cooknow/tropicalfruit
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20688

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Law
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Copyright Information & Education: Fair Use
Overview of the fair use doctrine "which allows users of copyrighted
works to exercise some rights under certain circumstances without
seeking permission or paying royalties." It is "probably the most
important exemption to copyright protections for educational settings,
allowing many uses of copyrighted works for the purposes of teaching
and research." Includes a description of the four fair use factors and
tools for evaluating the applicability of the doctrine. From the
University of Minnesota Libraries.
URL: http://www.lib.umn.edu/copyright/fairuse.phtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20628
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/copyrightleft2.html
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/ipteachers.html
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/copyrightlaw.html
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/copyleft.html
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/copyrightleft.html


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People
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The Scholar & Feminist Online
Archive of issues of a "triannual, multimedia, online-only journal of
feminist theories and women's movements." Topics of some of the issues
include feminist television studies, Zora Neale Hurston, feminism and
violence, the legacy of Margaret Mead, and feminist views of the
family. Includes photos, videos of conference proceedings, and other
material from the collection of the Barnard Center for Research on
Women. From Barnard College.
URL: http://www.barnard.edu/sfonline/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20521

St. Bridgit The Goddess
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/irish.html
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Ready Reference & Quick Facts
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Acronym Finder
Millions of acronyms across a wide range of topics, carefully edited
and maintained by item editors. Thousands of acronyms added monthly.
Includes a blog and free toolbars. Maintained in various forms since
1985 by an entrepreneur specializing in acronyms.
URL: http://www.acronymfinder.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/293

Master Registry of Online Schools
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/schools/

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Recreation
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National Garden Month
"April is National Garden Month, a time to celebrate making our lives
greener." The site features materials to help commemorate this event
in your community. Includes instructions for activities (such as
growing herbs in pots and making plant-based dyes), a calendar of
garden-related events, and articles on topics such as community
gardens, eating well, and security of our food supply. From the
National Gardening Association (NGA).
URL: http://www.nationalgardenmonth.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20675

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National Kite Month
National Kite Month in April is "a month-long celebration of those
things at the end of the strings." The site features a calendar of
events, materials for organizing an event, an overview and timeline of
kite history, materials for teachers (including four simple kite plans
and images of kites from around the world), and games and activities
for children. From a nonprofit venture co-founded by the American
Kitefliers Association and the Kite Trade Association International.
URL: http://www.nationalkitemonth.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20676

Monthly Calendar
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Culdesac/zcullinks.html

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Regional: California
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CalFile
Official material about the free program for California residents in
which personal income tax returns can be filed online. Includes a
description of eligibility requirements, a FAQ, links to California
tax-preparation companies that offer online tax filing, and an option
to begin the California e-file process. From the California Franchise
Tax Board (FTB).
URL: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/calfile/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20619

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California Energy Commission: Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and
High-Efficiency Vehicles
Fact sheets, reports, and other documents about California alternative
fuel vehicle programs and alternative transportation fuels such as
biodiesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas, and hydrogen. Includes
details about California initiatives and programs (such as Drive Clean
California and California Hydrogen Highway) and links to general
material about alternative fuel vehicles.
URL: http://www.energy.ca.gov/afvs/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19902

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California Hunter Education Program
"The State of California requires all first-time resident hunters,
regardless of age, to complete hunter education training or pass a
comprehensive equivalency test before purchasing a hunting license."
This site provides a FAQ about the requirements, a class schedule
(including information about online courses), accident statistics, and
materials for instructors. From the California Department of Fish and
Game (DFG).
URL: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20631
Protect Wildlife - http://www.wildlifeprotection.net

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California Integrated Waste Management Board: Batteries
As of February 2006 "all batteries are considered hazardous waste in
California when they are discarded. ... All batteries must be
recycled, or taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility, a
universal waste handler (e.g., storage facility or broker), or an
authorized recycling facility." Includes links to databases with
battery drop-off locations, country household hazardous waste sites,
and related sites about rechargeable batteries and alternative power products.
URL: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WPIE/Batteries/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20618

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Regional: Washington State
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Information Resources for Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
List of books about gardening in the Pacific Northwest, covering
topics such as native plants, trees, fruits and berries, winter
gardening, landscaping and garden design, and plant choices. Also
includes a few periodicals and websites. Opens directly into a PDF
file. From the Elisabeth C. Miller Library of the University of
Washington Botanic Gardens.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20706

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Washington State Department of Health: Center for Health Statistics:
Abortion/Pregnancy Data
Statistics back to the 1980s from Washington state on general topics
such as abortions, live births, abortion ratios, fetal deaths, and
teenage pregnancy. Also includes more specific data, such as "Repeat
Abortions by Woman's Age and County of Residence," and "Abortions in
Second Trimester or Later by Woman's Age and County of Residence."
From the Washington State Department of Health.
URL: http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehsphl/chs/chs-data/abortion/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20612

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Washington State Office of the Attorney General: Seniors
Consumer alerts and other publications about issues of concern to
seniors in Washington state. Some topics covered include "con games
that target older adults," making decisions before and after a death,
Medicaid fraud, and prescription drug prices. From the Washington
State Office of the Attorney General.
URL: http://www.atg.wa.gov/seniors/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20705

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WSU Extension Bamboo Research
Collection of publications on "bamboo varieties for shoot and pole
production in the maritime Pacific Northwest." Features a list of
Pacific Northwest bamboo nurseries, brochures on bamboo shoots, a
bamboo research report, photos, and related resources. From Washington
State University (WSU) Extension.
URL: http://agsyst.wsu.edu/bamboo.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20707

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Acropolis Restoration Project
This website describes efforts to preserve the monuments of the
Athenian Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Propylaia, Erechtheion,
and temple of Athena Nike. Discussions include the causes for the need
for restoration history of and earlier interventions. Also find photos
and reports about current restoration activities. The project is
financed by the European Union and the Greek State. In English and Greek.
URL: http://ysma.culture.gr/english/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20419

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Science
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Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body
Companion to a 2006-2008 exhibition that teaches about the history of
forensic medicine, items in a forensic laboratory, and recent
developments in forensic science. Features galleries of significant
cases (such as the autopsy of President Lincoln), technologies,
biographies of prominent scientists, and artifacts. Also includes
lesson plans and other material for educators. Many of the
descriptions are not for the faint-hearted. From the National Library
of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/visibleproofs/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20697

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Wired: Gadget Lab
Weekly reviews of new "tech toys," such as game controllers, iPod
accessories, MP3 players, PDAs (personal digital assistants), cell
phones, DVD burners, headphones, and digital cameras. Includes unique
items such as a home weather station and a "spot-free" car wash
system. Archives go back to 2003. From Wired Magazine.
URL: http://wired.com/wired/archive/gadgetlab/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20703

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Society & Social Science
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The Face of the Prophet: Cartoon & Chasm
This February 2006 public radio show features an interview with Dr.
Vincent Cornell about the unrest that followed the publication in
Danish newspapers of editorial cartoons critical of the Prophet
Muhammad. Includes an annotated guide to the radio program, program
transcript, audio (available as streaming audio and a podcast), and
related links. From "Speaking of Faith," a radio program produced by
American Public Media.
URL: http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/faceoftheprophet/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20695

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Intelligent Designs on Evolution
This 2006 documentary looks at the concept of intelligent design,
"which argues certain aspects of the natural world are so complex they
must have been the work of a designer." The companion website features
articles on intelligent design in the classroom and religion in
schools, interviews, audio and transcript of the program, and related
links and readings on evolution and creationism. From American RadioWorks.
URL: http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20285
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/newteacherevolution.html
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Rethinking How We Provide Bibliographic Services for the University of
California
This 80-page report should be required reading for every librarian.
After making the case that "the current Library catalog is poorly
designed for the tasks of finding, discovering, and selecting the
growing set of resources available in our libraries," the report
points out areas where libraries over-invest money and time, and
describes lost opportunities to make our databases easier to use.
Includes a concise but thorough executive summary. From the University
of California Libraries.
URL: http://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/sopag/BSTF/Final.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20710

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The Ritchie Boys
This site is a companion to a film and a 2005 book about a group of
young men known as The Ritchie Boys, "who fled Nazi Germany and
returned to Europe [during World War II] as soldiers in US-uniforms.
... In Camp Ritchie, Maryland, they were trained in intelligence and
psychological warfare." Includes brief biographies of the men
involved, vintage postcards of the camp, and a discussion forum. In
English and German.
URL: http://www.ritchieboys.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19873

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Speaking of Faith
"'Speaking of Faith,' hosted by Krista Tippett, is public radio's
weekly conversation about religion, meaning, ethics, and ideas. ...
[It] does not always have 'religion' itself as a subject. Week after
week, it grapples with themes of American life -- asking how
perspectives of faith might distinctively inform and illuminate our
public reflection." Archive goes back to 2001. Listen online or
download podcasts. RSS feed available. From American Public Media.
URL: http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20694


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