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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 12, 2006

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Arts and Humanities
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The American Dialect Society
Find current and archived lists of the Society's "Words of the Year"
("words which most colored the nation's lexicon, or otherwise
dominated the national discourse," such as "truthiness"), discussion
lists, and links to related sites. "Founded more than a century ago,
the American Dialect Society is dedicated to the study of the English
language in North America, and of other languages, or dialects of
other languages, influencing it or influenced by it."
URL: http://www.americandialect.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/9619

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What is the Difference Between a Language and a Dialect?
Find the Experts
<http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/Home_Linguistics.html>

DIALECT SPEAKERS AND LINGUISTICS
Find Resources for African American Black Vernacular,
Creole, Patois, A pidgin is a new language which develops
in situations where speakers of different languages need to
communicate but don't share a common language.
<http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/Home_Linguistics.html>

WHY EBONICS IS A LANGUAGE
Stigmatized and Standardized Varieties in the Classroom:
Interference or Separation? What is among the most serious social
problems that our country faces? The failure of inner-city schools
to teach children to read.
<http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Linguistics/Home_Linguistics.html>

LITERACY FROM HOME LANGUAGE TO THE STANDARD
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Literacy/
Why don't people vote? 50% of all Americans over 65 years old
are functionally illiterate.
60% of the Urban School Children do not graduate High School
of the 40% that do they are only reading at 4th grade level.
Find out more about literacy and approaches to improving it.
Learn how to successfully bridge from  the Dialect Speakers'
home language to the Standard.

LITERACY - Evolution of Language - How the Brain Works
Pedagogy Problems to Solutions
Sync Sense, Social Rhythm Research Experts
Speech, Music, Reading, & Technology
Motivation, Play, Culturally Relevant Content
Using Multiple Intelligences and different learning styles
Literacy Defined: how to read, how to write, how to use
computers, how to find and evaluate information found on the net.
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Literacy/

LITERACY - WHY IS ENGLISH SO HARD TO LEARN?
Integrate literacy (Language Arts), the arts (music) and
technology into the classroom using Interdisciplinary,
thematic, collaborative Online Curriculum, Readability Tools
Resources about American Dialects.
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Literacy/dialect.asp
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Forging a Collection: The Frank W. Tober Collection on Literary
Forgery This online exhibit features information about noted literary
hoaxes, such as 18th century figures James Macpherson (Ossian poems)
and Thomas Chatterton (Rowley forgeries), the 19th century Fortsas
hoax, and Frederic Prokosch and the butterfly books in the 20th
century. Includes images. Material is drawn from the collection of
Frank W. Tober, a "research scientist ... [who] was also fascinated by
the technical processes used to detect forgeries." From Special
Collections, University of Delaware Library.
URL: http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/spec/exhibits/forgery/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20346

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A Sight for Sore Eyes
Critical, though thorough, analysis from July 2005 of the group of
young German artists known as the "New Leipzig School." The article
includes information about the development of this group of
representational painters, images, and links to sites with information
about specific artists, such as Neo Rauch, the leader of the group.
From a website that provides essays related to the arts in Germany.
URL: http://www.signandsight.com/features/287.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20317

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Slavery in New York
This exhibit looks at the history of slavery in New York, spanning
"the period from the 1600s to 1827, when slavery was legally abolished
in New York State." Online galleries, featuring some of the images
from the physical exhibit, explore different aspects of this "largely
unknown chapter of the city's story." Includes maps, biographies,
classroom materials, and a bibliography. From the New York Historical Society.
URL: http://www.slaveryinnewyork.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20347

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Black History Month All Year Long
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Culdesac/Home_culdesac.html
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Top 10 Literary Hoaxes
Article from 2001 describing significant "literary hoaxes from
Shakespearean 'discoveries' to flying saucer frauds." Includes brief
descriptions of these documents and authors, such as the 18th century
Thomas Chatterton, who wrote "faux-medieval poems ... [and] cashed in
on the vogue for literary antiquity by touting his verse as the work
of a 15th-century monk," and the forged Hitler diaries revealed in
1983. From Guardian Unlimited, the website of the British newspaper,
The Guardian.
URL: http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,6109,594060,00.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20345

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Wyoming Memory: A Digital Archive of Wyoming History Annotated links
to digital collections on Wyoming arts, literature, geography,
government and politics, and other aspects of Wyoming history.
Includes links to birth and death records, cemetery indexes, and other
genealogy resources. A project of the Wyoming Statewide Digitization
Committee; resources are from archives, libraries, and museums
throughout the state.
URL: http://www.wyomingmemory.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20320

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Business
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Safercar.gov: Tires
Consumer safety information related to automobile tires, covering
topics such as understanding and checking tire pressure, tire
maintenance (such as rotation and repair), tire ratings (treadwear,
traction, and temperature), tire labeling for passenger vehicles and
light trucks, and tire defects. From the National Highway Traffic
Safety Association (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
URL: http://www.safercar.gov/Tires/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20313

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What to Do If You Have a Blowout On the Highway Safety tips for
handling a blowout or flat tire while driving on the highway.
Discusses how to get off the roadway safely, precautions on the side
of the road, and deciding whether to change the tire or call for help.
From the National Safety Council (NSC).
URL: http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/blowout.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20315

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Computers
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Computing With Accents, Symbols & Foreign Scripts Extensive
information about using foreign letters and other special characters
in computer-generated documents such as word processing or web pages.
Features characters by language, "Unicode Entity Codes for Phonetic
Symbols" by letter (such as &#269;, "c hachek" and &#373;, "Welsh w
circumflex"), information for configuring browsers to display
character sets, tips for website developers, links to related
information, and more. Some information is specific to Penn State University.
URL: http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20314

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SEARCH THE EDUCATIONAL CYBERPLAYGROUND
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/NAV_Search.html
"Only librarians like to search, everyone else likes to find."
~ Roy Tennant, "Five Easy Pieces," Library Journal, 11/15/04
DOWNLOAD SPECIAL FONTS
Copy and Paste Foreign Language Characters
if you need them and Learn how to
Display International Characters on the Web
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Government
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Public Disclosure
Information from the U.S. House of Representatives about how "members,
officers, and staff ... are required by certain House Rules and
federal statutes to file official documents on travel, income, gifts,
etc. and to make this information available to the public." Also
includes information about House implementation of the Lobbying
Disclosure Act (LDA) of 1995, which "requires lobbying firms and
organizations to register and file reports of their lobbying activities."
URL: http://clerk.house.gov/pd/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20308

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Q&A on Jack Abramoff Case
Questions and answers about appropriate and legal behavior for
lobbyists following the January 2006 guilty plea of lobbyist Jack
Abramoff to fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy to bribe public
officials. Includes a brief discussion of the role of the First
Amendment of the Constitution in guaranteeing lobbying rights and of
the Lobbying Disclosure Act. From the American League of Lobbyists, a
"national professional association dedicated exclusively to lobbying."
URL: http://www.alldc.org/abramoff_qa.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20310

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Special Report: The Jack Abramoff Story
Collection of articles about Jack Abramoff, "the once-powerful
lobbyist at the center of a wide-ranging public corruption
investigation, [who] pleaded guilty Jan. 3 [2006] to fraud, tax
evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials in a deal that
requires him to provide evidence about members of Congress." Includes
articles on topics such as the legality of lobbying, the relationship
between Abramoff and Tom DeLay, and Abramoff's wardrobe. From the
Washington Post.
URL: TRUNCATED DUE TO LENGTH, SEE LII ITEM LII Item:
http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20305

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U.S. Senate: Lobbying
Information from the U.S. Senate about proper lobbying activities.
Includes a history of lobbying before the U.S. Congress (last updated
in 1989), and information about the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) of
1995 that "established criteria for determining whether an
organization or firm should register their employees as lobbyists."
Also includes a list of registered lobbyists and clients (updated
twice a month) and related reports and filings.
URL: TRUNCATED DUE TO LENGTH, SEE LII ITEM LII Item:
http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20307

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Health
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Blood-Thinning Medicines
Basic information about blood thinners, which are "part of a class of
medicines called anticoagulants. Although they are called blood
thinners, these medicines do not really thin your blood. Instead, they
decrease the blood's ability to clot." Includes an overview of drug
interactions and side effects, and a list of items to discuss with
your doctor before taking a blood thinner. Also available in Spanish.
From the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital.
URL: http://www.tmc.edu/thi/blodmeds.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20342

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Familydoctor.org: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines Fact sheets on
over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which are "medicines you can buy
without a prescription from your doctor." Some of the topics covered
include drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergic reactions,
groups at risk for adverse effects (such as children and pregnant
women), active ingredients in OTC medicine, and specific OTC drugs
such as antihistamines and pain relievers. From the American Academy
of Family Physicians (AAFP).
URL: http://familydoctor.org/otc_center.xml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20340

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OSHA Fact Sheet: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Overview of the harms
associated with breathing carbon monoxide (CO), a "poisonous,
colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas." Discusses occupations where
there may be risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, what to do if you
think someone has been poisoned, prevention tips for employers and
employees, applicable OSHA standards, and sources for more
information. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
URL: TRUNCATED DUE TO LENGTH, SEE LII ITEM LII Item:
http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20301

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Over-the-Counter Medicines: What's Right For You?
Guide to understanding and deciding whether to use nonprescription,
over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Subjects include how to read a
label, drug interactions, checking for expired medicine, pregnancy and
breast-feeding, giving OTC medicine to children, child-resistant
packaging, and protecting yourself from tampering. From the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Healthcare Products
Association (CHPA).
URL: http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/WhatsRightForYou.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20339

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Peninsula Library System: Get Answers Online: Medicare Part D and
Medicare Rx A collection of annotated links to sites about "Medicare,
Medicaid, and the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit aka Medicare
Part D and Medicare Rx." From the Peninsula Library System, "a
consortium of 34 public and community college libraries" on the San
Francisco peninsula.
URL: http://www.plsinfo.org/getanswers/webliographies/medicaid.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20327

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Home & Housing
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Sources of Indoor Air Pollution: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Fact sheet on
the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), which is "an odorless, colorless
and toxic gas" that "can kill you before you are aware it is in your
home." Topics include sources of CO (such as leaking chimneys and
furnaces, and backdrafting from wood stoves and fireplaces), health
effects, and guidelines for reducing exposure to CO. From the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
URL: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20300

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Law
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Significant Terrorist Incidents, 1961-2003: A Brief Chronology Brief
summaries of assassinations, kidnappings, hostage abductions,
hijackings, bombings, and other terrorist events around the world from
1961-2003. "This document ... is not intended to be a complete or
comprehensive account of all terrorist incidents during these years,
and it is not an official expression of U.S. policy." From the U.S.
Department of the State, Office of the Historian.
URL: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/pubs/fs/5902.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20344

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Ready Reference & Quick Facts
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Resin Identification Codes: Plastic Recycling Codes This chart lists
the recycling codes (1-7) found on plastics, with descriptions, and
information about properties, packaging applications, and recycled
products. Includes information for polyethylene terephthalate (PET or
PETE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or
PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), and
polystyrene (PS). From the American Plastics Council, an industry group.
URL: TRUNCATED DUE TO LENGTH, SEE LII ITEM LII Item:
http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20242

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Recreation
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About Wyoming
Fast facts and other basic information about the state of Wyoming,
known as the "Cowboy State" and the "Equality State." Topics include
state historic sites, American Indians in Wyoming, the Old West,
economy, wildlife, and women's rights in the state. Includes a
chronology, list of governors, state symbols, and more. From the State
of Wyoming.
URL: http://wyoming.gov/about.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20318

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Be Our Guest: Dude Ranching in Wyoming
The focus of this site is the history of dude ranching, a uniquely
western phenomonon in which working ranches "[entertain] guests with
their hunting and livestock operations." Other topics include maps,
"aesthetics," and the portrayal of dude ranches in popular culture.
From the University of Wyoming (UW) Department of Geography and UW
American Heritage Center.
URL: http://digital.uwyo.edu/webarchive/trgrants/2003/ranch/ranch.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20348

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Regional: California
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California Caviar
This article discusses caviar (sturgeon roe) from sturgeon farms in
California, an increasingly popular alternative to the caviar from the
endangered beluga sturgeon of the Caspian Sea. Includes facts about
the Caspian caviar industry, North American sturgeon and domestic
caviar, and related topics. From California Wild, a magazine of the
California Academy of Sciences.
URL: http://www.calacademy.org/calwild/2004fall/stories/caviar.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20304

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California Creeks
This site is a "whitewater river guide for California boating" with
photos and information about recreational runs down California rivers.
Includes a list with descriptions of recommended runs, links to flow
data, and information about boating and photography equipment. From an
enthusiast who enjoys "gravity-assisted water-based recreational
activities" such as kayaking and rafting.
URL: http://www.cacreeks.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20324

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California Department of Water Resources: Drought Preparedness
Maintenance of this informational site "was discontinued in fiscal
year 2003-04. ... However, the content remaining on the site provides
good background and reference information on droughts in California."
Includes a FAQ, background on water conditions in California,
information for private well owners, a "Critical Water Shortage
Contingency Plan," state and national reports, and links to related
information.
URL: http://watersupplyconditions.water.ca.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20265

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California Tire Management
Provides information about the management of waste tires in
California, including regulations, enforcement, and research and
development. The "Waste Tire Facilities" section includes a list of
facilities in the state that accept waste tires, profiles of tire
facilities, and information about tire fires. From the California
Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), which manages the tire
recycling program created by the California Tire Recycling Act of 1989.
URL: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Tires/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20311

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Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Technology Center (RACTC) Information
about the "cooperative effort by the County of Los Angeles, County of
Sacramento and the California Integrated Waste Management Board to
promote the use of crumb rubber from scrap tires in roadway
rehabilitation projects." Features a history of the use of rubberized
asphalt concrete, a diagram of the production process, cost
comparisons with conventional asphalt concrete, lists of producers and
contractors, and technical information.
URL: http://www.rubberizedasphalt.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20312

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Water Quality Service Learning Program
"This Web site is designed to introduce teachers to an innovative
student-centered science investigation focused on California's growing
problem of polluted runoff." Includes fact sheets about how storm
water pollution is created ("when pesticides, trash... and other
contaminants left on the ground are washed directly into local
waterways"), lesson plans for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade levels aligned
to California Content Standards, and related information. From the
California Water Board.
URL: http://www.waterlessons.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20264

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Regional: Washington State
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InDepth: Sound Transit Link Light Rail
Background information and updates about this 14-mile light rail line
that as of 2009 will "allow passengers to travel between Seattle and
SeaTac Airport." Includes an overview and links to other resources
about construction of tunnels and rail stations, videos of board
meetings and press conferences about the project, and links to related
news. From the Seattle Channel, the government access TV station for
the City of Seattle.
URL: http://www.seattlechannel.org/issues/soundTransit.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19488

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Mount Tahoma Trails Association
Describes "North America's largest no fee hut-to-hut [ski] trail
system" near Mount Rainier in the backcountry of Washington state.
Features information about the three huts and one yurt available for
overnight accommodations for a small permit processing fee. Offers
maps, weather conditions, and information about the ski patrol and
other volunteer opportunities.
URL: http://www.skimtta.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20076

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Public Health, Seattle & King County: Pandemic Flu Fact sheet and
other resources on a 2005 potential pandemic flu, "a global outbreak
of disease from a new influenza ... unlike past influenza viruses."
Includes general information about the pandemic influenza A virus,
updates on the Seattle & King County Public Health department's
activities related to the flu, a section on the possible impacts of
the flu on businesses, and links to resources about influenza in general.
URL: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/pandemicflu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19321

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Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) This
Washington state organization "exists to assist member [secondary]
schools in operating student programs that foster achievement,
respect, equity, enthusiasm and excellence in a safe and organized
environment." The site provides background about the nine local
districts, and information about WIAA programs for sports (such as
baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, and
volleyball), for activities (such as forensics, music, and academic
skills), and about tournaments. Also includes information for coaches
and related material.
URL: http://www.wiaa.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19898

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Regions of the World
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Congressional Research Service Reports on the Middle East Collection
of Congressional Research Services (CRS) reports on Middle East
countries. Topics include Iraq elections and post-war Iraq,
Israeli-U.S. relations, Middle East peace talks, the Morocco-U.S. Free
Trade Agreement, and others. From the Federation of American
Scientists (FAS). Note: The Congressional Research Service "does not
make its publications directly available to the public online."
URL: http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20299

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Council on Foreign Relations: Israel
Articles, background information, opinion pieces, interviews, and
other documents on government and politics in Israel. Covers topics
such as Israeli-Palestinian relations, the West Bank and Gaza Strip,
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the Middle East peace process,
U.S.-Middle East policy, and terrorism. From the Council on Foreign
Relations, "an independent, national membership organization,
nonpartisan research center, and publisher."
URL: http://www.cfr.org/region/406/israel.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20298

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The EU's Relations With Israel
Background information and documents on European Union (EU)
involvement with Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and
Israel-Palestine relations and the Middle East peace process. Includes
a FAQ, maps, speeches and remarks, plans and policy documents, and
related material. From the European Commission.
URL: http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/israel/intro/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20297

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The Index on Africa: Tanzania
Directory of links to websites about the African country of Tanzania,
covering topics such as development, education, human rights,
politics, law, government, culture, economy, health, media, and
tourism. Created by the Norwegian Council for Africa as part of the
organization's "efforts to raise awareness about Africa and African affairs."
URL: http://afrika.no/index/Countries/Tanzania/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20176

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Public Information Films
Use this website from the British National Archives to view public
information films. "The first selection of films from 1945 - 1951
features some fascinating events from Britain's [post-World War II
history]." Includes a timeline, background about this period that was
characterized by austerity and financial instability, and short movies
on subjects such as surviving the fuel crisis, using a hankie when
sneezing, the Berlin Airlift, and the Festival of Britain.
URL: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20289

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U.S. Department of State: Middle East Peace Information from the U.S.
government about peace efforts in the Middle East, including efforts
by the Middle East Quartet (U.S., Russian Federation, European Union,
and United Nations) in support of "the goal of a two-state solution to
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Includes press briefings, remarks,
statements, interviews, reports, and other documents. Also include a
map showing key areas (Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and
the Golan Heights), and links to other information about Israel.
URL: http://www.state.gov/p/nea/rt/c2829.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20296

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Astrophysics Science Project: Integrating Research & Education
(ASPIRE) This "interactive science education" website provides
materials for students and teachers, including lessons, information
about science careers (biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics),
and access to quizzes. Topics include cosmic rays, effect of force,
gas particles, kinetic energy, lunar phases, refraction, the
scientific method, scientific notation, seasons, seismic waves, simple
machines, stars, the angle of the sun, tides, and wave basics. From
the University Of Utah.
URL: http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20170

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Census of Marine Life Discoveries and Highlights 2005: "Fish With
Chips": Reporting Around, Across the Pacific Top Highlights at Census
Midpoint "The mid-point findings of the ten-year Census of Marine Life
were made public on December 14th in a release that covered everything
from a coastal fish tracking that is using implanted chips to record
the movement of endangered salmon to carnivorous sponges ... [and]
eerie underwater dead zone at the 2004 Tsunami epicenter. The Census,
which began in 2000 ... has some 1,700 experts." Includes images and
video clips. Opens directly into a PDF document.
URL: TRUNCATED DUE TO LENGTH, SEE LII ITEM LII Item:
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Marine Debris Abatement
Publications and other resources on marine debris (or litter), which
is "defined as any man-made, solid material that enters our waterways
directly (e.g., by dumping) or indirectly (e.g., washed out to sea via
rivers, streams, storm drains, etc.)." The site contains information
about legislation, effects of marine debris (such as harm to marine
animals), an educational guide, letters and drawings from children
about marine litter, and related material. From the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
URL: http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/debris/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20251

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Management of Scrap Tires
Collection of resources about waste management and recycling of scrap
tires in the U.S. Features background information, statistics, a FAQ,
information about scrap tire markets (such as tire-derived fuel, civil
engineering applications, and rubberized asphalt), laws and statutes,
regional resources, a page on tire fires, publications, and related links.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/tires/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20309

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What is Galileo?
Introductory information about Galileo, which will be "Europe's own
global navigation satellite system, providing a highly accurate,
guaranteed global positioning service [GPS] under civilian control."
Includes image and video galleries for this program, the first portion
of which was launched at the end of 2005. From the European Space Agency (ESA).
URL: http://www.esa.int/esaNA/GGGMX650NDC_index_0.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20182

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Aging Out
Companion site to a 2005 Thirteen/WNET documentary that "follows young
people as they exit foster care and become parents, battle drug
addiction, face homelessness, and even end up in jail." The site
includes profiles and words from the film's subjects, a FAQ on foster
care, and links to related resources on foster care.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/agingout/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20329

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Higher Education Opportunities for Foster Youth: A Primer for
Policymakers This report makes policy recommendations focused on
improving opportunities for success of former foster youth entering
the higher education system. Addresses characteristics of foster
youth, adult life skills, mental health, educational attainment, and
related topics. Includes statistics on foster care. From the Institute
for Higher Education Policy, a "non-profit, non-partisan organization
whose mission is to foster access and success in postsecondary
education." Opens directly into a PDF document.
URL: http://www.ihep.com/Pubs/PDF/fosteryouth.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20330

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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: African-American History Month:
February Facts and statistics regarding African-Americans, including
topics such as earnings, business, education, jobs, family, housing,
and the military. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
URL: TRUNCATED DUE TO LENGTH, SEE LII ITEM LII Item:
http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/991

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