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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!

NEW THIS WEEK, February 9, 2006

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Arts and Humanities
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Alternatives to the Animal Report
Classroom activity alternatives to the factual animal report often
assigned to elementary school students. Suggestions include writing a
narrative (such as a comic or legend) or creating a visual and oral
presentation (caricature, found object sculpture, or animation).
Offers links to other material on report writing and related websites.
From LEARN NC, a program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill School of Education.
URL: http://www.learnnc.org/articles/reports0503
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20600

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Disney Archives: Characters
Illustrated histories of human and animal Disney characters. Some
entries include brief profiles, and others (such as Mickey Mouse,
Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto) feature more extensive histories. From
the Disney Archives.
URL: http://disney.go.com/vault/archives/characters_ai.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20569

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Helpful Animals and Compassionate Humans in Folklore
This lesson plan focuses on helpful animal tales and folk tales with
human and animal cooperation. Provides three lessons (for grades 3-5)
with suggested readings. Includes a link to a related lesson plan,
"Folklore and Ecology: Animals and Humans in Conflict and
Cooperation." From EDSITEment, a partnership of the National Endowment
for Humanities, National Trust for the Humanities, and the MCI Foundation.
URL: http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=377
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20599

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Style and Status: Imperial Costumes From Ottoman Turkey
Companion to "the first international exhibition devoted to sumptuous
and graphically stunning imperial Turkish robes (kaftans) from the
16th and 17th century." Includes a link to an interactive feature with
detailed views of these garments and links to sites on topics such as
Ottoman women and the visual arts, and the Topkapi Palace. From the
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/current/StyleStatus.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20588

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Western Union Telegraph Company Records, 1820-1995
This listing of Western Union Telegraph Company records begins with a
concise history of the telegraph, including Samuel F.B. Morse's
invention of the early telegraph, the Morse Code system, further
developments that allowed Roman letters to be sent in addition to dots
and dashes, early commercial telegraph services, the 1860 Pacific
Telegraph Act, and the history of Western Union Telegraph Company.
From the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation,
Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://invention.smithsonian.org/resources/fa_wu_index.aspx
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20597

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Business
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Dealing with Workplace Violence: A Guide for Agency Planners
This handbook "is intended to assist those who are responsible for
establishing workplace violence initiatives at their agencies."
Subjects include violence policy statements, prevention strategies,
case studies (such as a shooting, stalking incident, and threats),
investigation, threat assessment, employee relations, workplace
security, and recovery after an incident. From the Office of Personnel
Management, the human resources agency for the federal government.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20575

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NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Traumatic Occupational Injuries:
Occupational Violence
Publications and statistics on topics related to violent crime in the
workplace. Topics include risk factors and prevention strategies,
violence in hospitals, homicides in U.S. post offices, and related
issues. From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/traumaviolence.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20573

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Plastic Loose Fill Council (PLFC)
This organization was founded "to develop, promote and implement the
original use and subsequent recovery, reuse and recycling of
polystyrene loose fill, commonly known as 'packing peanuts.'" The site
features a database of collection centers in the U.S., the phone
number of a packing peanut hot line, and answers to environmental
questions about reuse of plastic loose fill.
URL: http://www.loosefillpackaging.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20579

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Government
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C-SPAN: State of the Union
Transcripts of U.S. presidential State of the Union addresses as given
to a joint session of Congress early each year. Includes transcripts
back to Harry S. Truman's address in 1945, and video back to George
H.W. Bush's address in 1989, plus a video of Nixon's January, 1974
address. From the National Cable Satellite Corporation.
URL: http://www.c-span.org/executive/stateoftheunion.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20551

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Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR)
This February 2006 report, specified by the U.S. Code, reviews the
defense program, policies, and strategy of the United States. Some
topics addressed include homeland security, weapons of mass
destruction, and intelligence and surveillance. Site includes the full
report, news briefs, audio and video briefings related to the report,
and links to related sites. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
URL: http://www.defenselink.mil/qdr/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20556

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Records Pertaining to Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
Collection of documents released by the National Archives in
connection with the Supreme Court confirmation process for Samuel A.
Alito Jr. Includes links to material from the archives of the Ronald
Reagan and George H.W. Bush presidential libraries. From the U.S.
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
URL: http://www.archives.gov/news/samuel-alito/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20557

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Health
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Canary Database: Animals as Sentinels of Human Environmental Health Hazards
This database is a compilation of curated peer-reviewed research
articles "that explore the use of wildlife, domestic, and companion
animals as 'sentinels' for the effects of chemical, biological, and
physical hazards in the environment that may be a risk to human
health." Includes information about animal species, exposures, health
effects, and location. From the Yale Occupational and Environmental
Medicine Program, Yale University School of Medicine.
URL: http://www.canarydatabase.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20591

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Chikungunya Virus
Compilation of links to material about this mosquito-borne viral
disease that became widespread on the French island of Reunion in
early 2006. Includes links to government sites, news, articles, and
related virology and communicable disease sites. From a doctor in Malaysia.
URL: http://www.vadscorner.com/chikungunya.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20561

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Environmental Working Group: Teflon/Scotchgard (PFCs)
Material about actions to limit the use of perflorinated chemicals
(PFCs), such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which are used in the
production of materials such as non-stick cookware, because of the
chemicals' potential carcinogenic effects. Includes reports, policy
analysis, news releases, and related material. From the Environmental
Working Group, "a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to
using the power of information to protect human health and the environment."
URL: http://www.ewg.org/issues/siteindex/issues.php?issueid=5014
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20547

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Headphones and Hearing Loss
Audio of a January 2006 radio program in which a doctor from the
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School talks
about hearing loss from listening to loud music. Topics addressed
include the use of headphones by portable audio device owners and the
use of earplugs by rock concertgoers. From WBUR, Boston's National
Public Radio (NPR) affiliate.
URL: http://www.here-now.org/shows/2006/01/20060111_10.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20572

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Medical Tourism Growing Worldwide
This 2005 interview with hospitality experts looks at the trend of
patients from Western countries traveling to other countries for
medical procedures. Discusses the reasons for this trend (such as cost
savings and shorter wait time for procedures), major centers for
medical tourism (such as India and Thailand), and related topics. From
UDaily, a publication of the University of Delaware.
URL: http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2005/mar/tourism072505.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20555

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
Describes the causes and symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss
(NIHL). Also reviews current research, the nature of hearing, and who
is susceptible to NIHL. In English and Spanish. From the National
Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National
Institutes of Health (NIH).
URL: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/noise.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20571

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PFOA
This site addresses health safety concerns associated with PFOA
(perfluorooctanoic acid) "an essential processing aid used to produce
fluoropolymer high-performance materials," such as the non-stick
coating Teflon. Includes material about whether PFOA is released when
Teflon in heated to high temperatures (including the effect on pet
birds) and moves to reduce PFOA emissions, news releases, and related
material. From Dupont, the manufacturer of Teflon.
URL: http://www2.dupont.com/PFOA/en_US/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20548

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Home & Housing
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Gardening: Small Space
Plans and ideas for gardening in small spaces, including containers,
small lots and courtyards, side yards, and decks. Some articles
include before-and-after photos and specific plant suggestions. From
the website for HGTV.
URL: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_design_small_space/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20580

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A Heavenly Hammock
Illustrated instructions for weaving your own backyard hammock.
Describes how to tie the required knots (square knot, weaver's knot,
half hitch, lark's head knot, and a plain overhand knot), cast on,
weave the rows (with twine), mount, and hang the hammock. From Mother
Earth News magazine.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20560

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Vegetable Gardening in Containers
This illustrated article provides ideas for growing vegetables in
containers such as pots and planter boxes. Discusses crop selection,
growing media, fertilization, water, light, and diseases and insects.
Includes planting charts and sample vegetable varieties for
containers. From the Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
URL: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/container/container.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20581

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Media
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The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC)
Find many editorial cartoons on this website for professionals in this
line of work. Browse and search for cartoons by topic (such as
Medicare or homeland security), cartoonist, publication date, or
keyword. "Cartoons for the Classroom" features lesson plans and other
classroom materials. Includes cartoonist profiles and editorial
cartoon news briefs. RSS feed available.
URL: http://editorialcartoonists.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20564

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Editorial Cartoons: The Impact and Issues of an Evolving Craft
This 2004 publication examines the impact and future of political
cartoons in the U.S. Article topics include the decline of editorial
cartooning, freedom of speech, accusations of anti-Americanism, impact
of local cartoons, the shortage of women cartoonists, and the
relationship between editors and cartoonists. Opens directly into a
PDF file. From Neiman Reports, a publication of the Neiman Foundation
for Journalism at Harvard University.
URL: http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reports/04-4NRwinter/V58N4.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20563

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People
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Einstein and Yeshiva University: "Love For the Spiritual and the Moral"
This online exhibit traces Albert Einstein's relationship with Yeshiva
University (New York) from 1933 through 1955. "Einstein agreed in 1953
for the first and only time in his life to lend his name to an
institution of higher education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
the medical school of Yeshiva University." Contains a written history,
photographs, and a timeline. From Yeshiva University Libraries.
URL: http://www.yu.edu/libraries/digital_library/einstein/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20596

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Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole
Images and brief biographical information about Jonah Kuhio
Kalanianaole, "prince of the reigning House of Kalakaua when the
Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown in 1893." He served as a delegate to
the U.S. congress from 1903-1922. March 26, his birthday, is a holiday
in Hawaii. From a Hawaiian travel site.
URL: http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/hawaii/prine+kuhio/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20585

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Wisconsin Bibliographies in Women's Studies
Collection of bibliographies on a variety of topics related to women's
studies, such as women novelists and mystery writers, women in the
performing and visual arts, ecofeminism, Jewish women, "the glass
ceiling," women in higher education, and "Brave, Active & Resourceful
Females in Picture Books." From the Women's Studies Librarian's
Office, University of Wisconsin.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20520

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Ready Reference & Quick Facts
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Bookmobiles in the U.S.
Statistics about the number of public library bookmobiles in the
United States for 1989 through 2003, and for 1950. Data from the
annual report, Public Libraries in the United States, published by the
National Center for Education Statistics.
URL: http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/statsaboutlib/bookmobiles/bookmobiles.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20576

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The Great Lent: A Week by Week Meaning
Greek Orthodox perspective on The Great Lent, the Orthodox observance
of the forty days of fasting and penitence prior to Pascha, or Easter
(held in the Greek Orthodox Church on a different calendar than most
other Christian denominations). Discusses traditions, fasting, Lenten
spring cleaning, and more. From the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
URL: http://www.goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article8126.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20601

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Recreation
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Container Gardening
Brief articles about container gardening and small-space gardening.
Covers topics such as container water gardens, gardening as a renter,
growing lavender and roses in containers, and space-saving ideas. From
the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
URL: http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Plants/contain.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20578

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Vegetable Garden: Intensive Gardening Methods
Describes methods of gardening to make the best use of space and grow
as much produce as possible, using raised beds, vertical gardening
(such as trellises and poles), interplanting, close spacing, and
succession and relay planting. Includes plant spacing recommendations
and discusses "which crops bring the most value per square foot of
garden space." From the Arizona Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona.
URL: http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/intensive.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20583

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Regional: California
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California Office of Privacy Protection
The website for this California state government office contains fact
sheets, announcements, and links to other publications on privacy
issues. Some of the topics include identity theft, phishing, spyware,
financial privacy, privacy policies, health information privacy, and
credit reports. Provides text of state privacy laws and pending and
recently enacted California legislation.
URL: http://www.privacy.ca.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20476

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CRS Report for Congress: California's San Joaquin Valley: A Region in
Transition
This December 2005 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report looks
at socioeconomic conditions in the San Joaquin Valley, part of
California's Central Valley region. Some of the issues covered include
the role of farmworkers, a comparison of poverty rates and indicators
with Appalachia, federal expenditures in the region, water and air
quality, and transportation. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the
website of a California member of congress.
URL: http://www.nunes.house.gov/documents/San_Joaquin_Valley_CRS_Report.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20288

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Picture This: Family Photographs of Everyday San Francisco
Companion to an exhibit created from "photographs shared with the San
Francisco Public Library by community members from the Western
Addition, Ocean View/Merced/Ingleside (OMI), Mission and Sunset
neighborhoods." The online photo gallery features dozens of photos of
street scenes, celebrations, weddings, friends, people and their cars,
people working, and more. From the San Francisco Public Library.
URL: http://sfpl.lib.ca.us/news/onlineexhibits/shades/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20441

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Reuse: The Heart of Waste Prevention
This website features profiles of reuse government and nonprofit
organizations in California. ("Reuse is ... using an item over again
in its current form without significant processing that alters its
material structure.") Find listings for groups that accept and reuse
art supplies, books, building materials, household and office items,
school supplies, medical supplies, and other resources. Also includes
details about the reuse grant program, and other material on reuse and
waste prevention activities in California.
URL: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/reuse/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20545

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Regional: Washington State
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Washington State Book Award Winners
"The Washington State Book Award (formerly the Governor's Writers
Award) is given annually for 10 outstanding books published by
Washington authors the previous year." This site lists the award
winners from 1987 to the present. Includes fiction and nonfiction
titles. From the Washington Center for the Book at the Seattle Public Library.
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20542

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Washington State Department of Ecology: Dental Office BMPs: Best
Management Practices for Dental Office Wastes
Documents on best management practices to help Washington state dental
offices reduce wastes and "prevent discharging mercury, silver, and
other dangerous wastes into the environment." Provides a FAQ on dental
waste management, discussion of amalgam and X-ray silver, details
about dental office inspections, and related material. Documents,
though written for dental offices, are mostly non-technical, and
useful for general research on medical waste management. From the
Washington State Department of Ecology.
URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/dentalbmps/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20351

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Washington State Department of Revenue
State tax information and tools need for reporting and paying taxes in
Washington state. Site is searchable and includes laws, e-filing,
forms, news, links, publications and reports, and many tax topics.
From the Department of Revenue, State of Washington.
URL: http://dor.wa.gov/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/1802

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Washington State Department of Revenue: Tax Rate Lookup Tool
Geographic Information System
This set of tools covers rates for Washington state sales tax (use,
vehicle, and lodging), forest tax, and property tax. Enter an address
to find tax rates for specific cities and counties, or download GIS
(geographic information system) data "to integrate into your own
accounting system." From the Washington State Department of Revenue.
URL: http://gis.dor.wa.gov/taxratefinder/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20544

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Regions of the World
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Bill Moyers Reports: Earth on Edge
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) report from 2001 that
"presents the findings of scientists who are studying the health of
our world, as well as stories of ordinary people working to restore
the health and well-being of the ecosystems." Includes material about
ecosystems (forest, urban, agricultural, coastal, fresh water, and
grassland), the operation of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, and
suggestions for individuals to protect and restore the environment.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/earthonedge
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20584

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Regions and Territories: Reunion
Profile of this island territory of France located in the Indian Ocean
(near Madagascar). Includes demographic facts, historical overview,
and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. From the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/4469169.stm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20196

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St. Fagans National History Museum: Frequently Asked Questions
This site addresses questions about Welsh history and heritage,
including national dress, national emblems (such as the red dragon,
leek, and daffodil), St. Dwynwen's Day (the January 25 celebration of
the patron saint of friendship and love), St. David's Day (the March 1
celebration of the patron saint of Wales), and Christmas customs (such
as toffee-making). From the St. Fagans National History Museum of the
National Museum Wales.
URL: http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/271/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20559

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Science
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AgMRC: Biomass
"Biomass refers to organic matter that can be converted to energy.
Some of the most common biomass fuels are wood, agricultural residues
and crops grown specifically for energy." Discusses uses of biomass
materials such as hay, industrial hemp, meadowfoam, switchgrass, and
sawdust and wood shavings. Includes links to related sites. From the
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University.
URL: http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/commodity/biomass/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20549

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Biomass Research & Development Initiative
"The Biomass Initiative is the multi-agency effort to coordinate and
accelerate all Federal biobased products and bioenergy research and
development." "Biobased products" are fuels and similar commodities
produced from biological products or renewable agricultural or
forestry materials. The site features fact sheets for each state,
reports and presentations, a list of pending legislation, a newsletter
back to 2002, and links to related sites. From the National Biomass
Initiative, U.S. Department of Energy.
URL: http://www.bioproducts-bioenergy.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20550

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How Hypnosis Works
This site describes the history and uses of hypnosis (such as
habit-control related to smoking) and debunks misconceptions. Includes
links to related sites. From How Stuff Works.
URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/hypnosis.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20587

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Society & Social Science
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ASPCA AnimaLessons: Lesson Plans
Collection of K-8 lesson plans that address "a variety of
animal-related themes, from pet overpopulation to debunking common
misconceptions about spiders and snakes." Includes lessons related to
animal careers, caring for a pet, and understanding wildlife. Some
lesson plans are available in Spanish. From the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
URL: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=al_lessonplans
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20602

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WILDLIFE PROTECTION NETWORK
http://www.wildlifeprotection.net/
The Wildlife Protection Network is dedicated to educating
the public about wildlife, and the environment. The W.P.N.
endorses the use of nonlethal and humane methods for the
control of wildlife populations when deemed ecologically
necessary based on scientific evidence. The W.P.N. opposes
all lethal methods of wildlife population control. The W.P.N.
endorses only humane options for resolving wildlife-human conflict.
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The First Measured Century: Betty Friedan and "The Feminine Mystique"
Interviews with and about Betty Friedan, "the Founder of the National
Organization for Women, the National Women's Caucus, and the National
Abortion Rights Action League" and author of books such as "The
Feminine Mystique." From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
program, "The First Measured Century."
URL: http://www.pbs.org/fmc/interviews/3seg1.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20562

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History of Mobile Libraries
This set of photographs provides a visual timeline of the development
of library bookmobiles from the early 20th century into the 21st
century. Includes photos of a book wagon pulled by horses in 1905, a
bookmobile on a donkey, a railroad library, military library
jeepmobiles, and a "state-of-the-art specialty vehicle mobile library
offering both traditional and online library resources." From the
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
URL: http://www.ifla.org/VII/s38/news/mobpos.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20582

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Kenya National Library Service (KNLS): Camel Mobile Library Service in Kenya
Very brief article describing this mobile library service launched in
1996 in which camels are used to transport materials "[to] people who
are unable to use the static libraries in marginal areas in the
country." Describes the method of operation, in which boxes of books
and other materials "[are] loaded onto the 3 camels together with a
tent, 2 chairs, a table and umbrellas." From the Kenya National
Library Service.
URL: http://www.knls.or.ke/camel.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20491

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Little by Little
Multimedia account of a summer 2005 trip by American school children
to a Tanzanian village in which the U.S. children brought supplies and
aid to a schoolhouse and its students. The site features a video,
audio clips, music, photos, and essays about the children's
experiences.  Includes links to related sites. A production of 49th
Parallel Productions and The Oakland Tribune.
URL: http://www.ibabuzz.com/africa/main.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20592

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U.S. Women Without Borders
This site features educational materials on issues affecting women,
such as trafficking in women and girls, honor killings, and the war in
Sudan. Find articles about current events, discussion groups, and
details about legislation and opportunities to help improve the
situation of women. A project of the Women's Funding Network, "an
international organization ... committed to improving the status of
women and girls locally, nationally and globally."
URL: http://www.uswomenwithoutborders.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20595


Karen G. Schneider, kgs@xxxxxxx
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
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