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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 5, 2006
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Arts and Humanities
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The Guild of Silk Painters
The website for this organization for silk painting artists features a
large gallery with examples of paintings created on silk fabric, tips
and techniques (in the "Workshop" section), and an archive of selected
articles from the group's publication. Also includes a list of silk
painting books (some with reviews) and highlights from past
exhibitions and events.
URL: http://www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20058

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Business
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Small Change: Bonded Child Labor in India's Silk Industry
This 2003 report discusses human rights concerns with children working
as bonded laborers ("bound to their employers in exchange for a loan")
in the silk industry in India. It provides background on the India's
silk industry (including sari weaving) and the conditions under which
children work in the industry, and recommendations for changes and
improvements. From Human Rights Watch, an organization that
investigates and challenges human rights violations.
URL: http://www.hrw.org/reports/2003/india/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20057

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Vegan Society: Silk Worm
This site describes commercial silk production, with a focus on the
silkworms that are killed in the process. Discusses types of silk, and
typical silk production in Thailand, China, and Japan. From an
organization that promotes vegan lifestyles and seeks to exclude "all
forms of exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other purpose."
URL: http://www.vegansociety.com/html/animals/exploitation/silk_worm.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20059

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What Coal Miners Do
Brief, illustrated descriptions of types of coal mines and mining
techniques. Covers room and pillar mining, longwall mining, and
surface mining. From the United Mine Workers of America labor union.
URL: http://www.umwa.org/mining/colminrs.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/14578

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Government
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Fingerprint Identification: An Overview
Information about the use of fingerprint identification in criminal
justice applications. "Taking Legible Fingerprints" discusses
fingerprint pattern and impression types, fingerprinting equipment,
steps for fingerprinting, and special situations (such as amputations
and bandaged fingers). Also includes a fingerprinting overview and
material about the FBI's fingerprint training program. From the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information
Services Division (CJIS).
URL: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/ident.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20225

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The President's DNA Initiative
Find details about U.S. government activities promoting the use of DNA
evidence in the criminal justice system. Includes links to
publications (mostly from government organizations) on DNA topics of
interest to the general public, forensic scientists, law enforcement
and medical personnel, and crime victims and victim advocates. Also
includes links to news and to information about the origins of the
initiative. From the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
URL: http://www.dna.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20255

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Health
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Analyses of Medicare Prescription Drug and Reform Legislation
This collection of documents about the Medicare prescription drug
program includes analysis, congressional testimony, letters, cost
estimates, and other material concerned with potential reform
legislation. Provides documents back to 1996; most are from 2001 to
the present. From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
URL: http://www.cbo.gov/publications/collections/prescriptiondrugs.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19985

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The Autopsy, Medicine, and Mortality Statistics
This 2001 report documents "the value of autopsy in health care and
health statistics and provides educational information about complete
cause-of-death statements." Part of the Vital and Health Statistics
series from the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention; originally from a series of articles
from the Autopsy Committee of the College of American Pathologists.
URL: TOO LONG; SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20259

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National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research
This research center at the University of North Carolina "collects and
disseminates death and permanent disability sports injury data that
involve brain and/or spinal cord injuries." The center's website
features annual reports and data on catastrophic sports injuries, with
an emphasis on football injuries. The center's general annual report
includes a "Special Section on Cheerleading" with samples of
cheerleading injuries.
URL: http://www.unc.edu/depts/nccsi/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20030

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Plastics and the Microwave
This brief article discusses consumer concerns about the safety of
using plastics in microwave ovens. Topics include plastics regulated
by the FDA, diethylhexyl adipate (DEHA, a chemical added to plastic to
make it flexible), use of microwave-safe plastic wrap, and using
plastics for their intended purpose. From the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
URL: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2002/602_plastic.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20237

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U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
This U.S. government website contains background information about
mine safety and health concerns, news, pages for special initiatives
(such as asbestos and hearing loss), data on mining accidents and
fatalities, reports on specific mine accidents, mine rescue resources,
health and safety alerts, and other information on coal, metal, and
nonmetal mining. Also includes information for children.
URL: http://www.msha.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20266

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Home & Housing
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AARP: Reverse Mortgages
This site dedicated to providing information about reverse mortgages
includes a reverse mortgage calculator, basic information about
reverse mortgages, alternatives to reverse mortgages, the booklet
"Home Made Money: A Consumers Guide to Reverse Mortgages," and more. From AARP.
URL: http://www.aarp.org/money/revmort/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20053

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Reverse Mortgages
Clear, unbiased information about reverse mortgages. Explains the role
of life expectancy, provides documents analyzing lender performance,
includes lists of counselors, and offers Q & A's. "This site is
provided by the National Center for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
(NCHEC), a nonprofit organization with no ties to the reverse mortgage
lending industry."
URL: http://www.reverse.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20054

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Reverse Mortgages: Is One Right For You?
"This booklet outlines some of the things you should think about
before applying for a Reverse Mortgage." Explains how reverse
mortgages work, outlines advantages and disadvantages, warns against
scams, and discusses alternatives to drawing down the equity of a home
to supplement income. From the California Department of Real Estate.
URL: http://www.dre.ca.gov/reverse.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20043

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A Short History of Manufactured Fibers
Overview of the development of synthetic fibers from the "first patent
for 'artificial silk' [that] was granted in ... 1855," to the 1992
introduction of lyocell.  Highlights include the development of rayon,
nylon, and polyester. Also includes a brief discussion of safety
(flammability) and energy issues. (By 1973, "the industry was using
but 1% of the Nation's petroleum supply to provide two-thirds of all
fibers used by American textile mills.") Includes a timeline. From the
American Fiber Manufacturers Association.
URL: http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/history.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20071

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Law
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Criminal Law: Proving Guilt or Innocence
Serious of brief articles on topics related to proving guilt or
innocence in criminal trials. Topics include lie detector (polygraph)
tests, fingerprint evidence, DNA evidence, the defendant's mental
condition, common defenses to criminal charges, and accomplices,
accessories, aiders, and abettors. From Nolo, the publisher of a
series of self-help law books.
URL: TOO LONG; SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20254

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FBI History: Famous Cases
Information about bank robberies, gangsters, kidnappings, espionage,
and other famous Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) cases. Covers
people (such as Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde, and John Dillinger) and
specific cases (such as the Brinks robbery, Charles Ross kidnapping,
Lindbergh kidnapping, and the "Atom Spy" case). From the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
URL: http://www.fbi.gov/libref/historic/famcases/famcases.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20229

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Lindbergh Trial
Background information and articles about the 1932 "kidnapping and
murder of the son of world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and the
subsequent trial." Features a trial timeline, biographies, news
articles, photos, a serial cartoon strip that retold the story of the
crime, and other information about the Lindbergh case. From the
Hunterdon County Democrat, a newspaper covering the county where the
Lindbergh trial took place in 1935.
URL: http://www.nj.com/lindbergh/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20230

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People
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Grant Wood (1891-1942)
Brief biographical information about this early to mid-20th century
American regional artist, known for his depictions of the Midwestern
landscape, and best known for his painting "American Gothic." Includes
images of selected paintings from 1919-1941. (Does not include image
of "American Gothic.") From the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Iowa.
URL: http://www.crma.org/collection/wood/wood.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20241

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Patrick Henry
Brief biography of American patriot Patrick Henry. Includes the text
and an audio dramatization of his 1775 speech ("Give me liberty or
give me death"), and an audio of an interview that addresses "the
intensity and passionate character of Patrick Henry." Also find links
to related information on topics such as politics in colonial
Virginia. From the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
URL: http://www.history.org/Almanack/people/bios/biohen.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20240

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Ready Reference & Quick Facts
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Recreation
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Styrofoam Brand Products: Crafts
Dozens of projects using Styrofoam balls, sheets, and other foam
products. Includes home decorations, centerpieces and wreaths,
projects for specific holidays and special occasions, "cuddly
critters," classroom projects, and more. Provides general tips for
using Styrofoam, the brand name for extruded polystyrene foam
products. From Dow Chemical Company, the manufacturer of Styrofoam.
URL: http://craft.dow.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20249

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Regional: California
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California Department of Water Resources Flood Management: Floodplain
Management
Collection of materials relating to California's floodplain management
program, flood insurance, and flood recovery. Also includes links to
federal material relevant to California, such as Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) flood mapping services. Also includes
information about California's floodplain mapping program, a report
providing "seven recommendations and three proposed actions to
strengthen California's floodplain management program," and related
information.
URL: http://www.fpm.water.ca.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20231

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California Department of Water Resources: Public Safety
Collection of links to information related to potential flooding in
California, covering topics such as weather forecasts, river
conditions, tide forecasts, reservoir releases, floodplain studies,
and dam safety. Includes a section about flood emergency information,
with rainfall summaries, tips for fighting flooding at home, and more.
URL: http://www.water.ca.gov/nav.cfm?topic=Public_Safety
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20232

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California Statewide Fingerprint Imaging System (SFIS)
Find details about this California system that "applies
state-of-the-art fingerprint imaging technology to eliminate duplicate
aid in the State's public assistance programs." The site features
basic information about fingerprinting technology (including images of
fingerprint pattern types), reasons why California uses fingerprinting
in its welfare program (such as eliminating "double-dipper" fraud),
and related information.
URL: http://www.sfis.ca.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20224

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California: Plastics Information and Resources
Details about plastics waste management in California, covering
plastics recycling, plastic trash bags, and rigid plastic packaging
containers. Includes information about regulations, a database of
recycled-content products, a fact sheet on recycled plastic lumber, a
directory of plastic recyclers in the state, and material for
businesses. From the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
URL: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Plastic/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20233

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Natural History of Fire & Flood Cycles
This essay discusses the relationship between forest fires and
mountain flooding caused by heavy rains. Includes information about
causes of forest fires, post-fire debris flows and landslides, and
post-fire mitigation efforts. This material focuses on the "Old
Topanga Firestorm of 1993" in Southern California and the following
floods of 1995. From the California Coastal Commission.
URL: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/web/fire/ucsbfire.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20234

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Regional: Washington State
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KEXP 90.3 FM [University of Washington]
The website for this radio station located at the University of
Washington features program guides, streaming audio (with 14-day
archives), a concert calendar, archived playlists (back to 2001),
archived live music performances, music reviews (back to 1996;
browsable by artist, reviewer, date, or genre), and podcasts of music
by artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
URL: http://kexp.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19994

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Pacific Northwest Stream Survey Photo Collection
"The Pacific Northwest Stream Survey Photo Collection includes over
1000 field images taken between 1934 and 1945. These span 390 streams
in the Columbia River Basin. U.S. Bureau of Fisheries Researchers who
took these photos looked at spawning and rearing habitat for Spring
Chinook Salmon." Includes images from Washington state, Oregon, and
Idaho. From the Valley Library, Oregon State University.
URL: http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/digitalcollections/pacificNWstream/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20263

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SchoolReport.org: Public School Emergency Communications System
[Washington State]
"This site provides a report of school schedule changes due to adverse
weather conditions and other emergency situations for member school
districts, colleges, and private schools" in the Puget Sound area of
Washington state. Includes a list of member schools. From the Puget
Sound Educational Service District.
URL: http://www.schoolreport.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19907

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Does your child's school have an
Emergency Communication Disaster Plan?
Get the Check List and know what to do to get ready
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Technology/disaster.html
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Washington's Top 10 Weather Events of 1900s
Brief descriptions of the "top ten 20th century weather events in
Washington state" as determined by the National Weather Service.
Includes information about 1990 statewide flooding, Seattle's
snowstorm of 1915/1916, the January 1950 blizzard, and the 1962
Columbus Day windstorm. From the National Weather Service Forecast
Office, Portland, Oregon.
URL: http://nimbo.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/paststorms/washington10.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20262

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Regions of the World
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"Love Tyrannises All the Ages": The Decembrists of Siberia
Description of the city of Irkutsk, in Siberia, where young officers
from a secret society were exiled following an unsuccessful December
1825 uprising in St. Petersburg, Russia. Includes a brief overview of
the event, and information about the the wives who followed their
husbands into exile and their legacy on this area in Russia. Includes
recent photos of the area. From the author of a Russian travel book.
URL: http://www.nomadom.net/russia/decembrists.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20270

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Cycles: African Life Through Art
This exhibit presents a "view of life through a selection of art and
rituals from the vibrant peoples of the birthplace of humanity,"
Africa. Features a gallery of African artifacts (browsable by region),
a glossary, and sections on phases of life (such as youth, adulthood,
and ancestors). From the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
URL: http://www.ima-art.org/cycles/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20228

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Middle East & Jewish Studies: Lebanon
Brief list of links to websites on Lebanon, covering politics,
history, economics, environment, languages, and culture. Sources
include journal articles, government publications, university and
organization websites, and others. From Columbia University Libraries.
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Lebanon.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20142

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Science
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Chemical Heritage Foundation: Polymers: Molecular Giants
Introduction to polymers, which "are macromolecules -- in other words,
they are really big molecules. ... Some polymers occur naturally, such
as starch, protein, and cellulose." In the 19th century, "chemists
began to synthesize polymers in the lab. These [synthetic] polymers
... can be found in everything from plastic bags to rubber tires," and
include materials such as "nylon, rayon, vinyl, [and] Teflon." This
site includes a timeline, information about chemists working with
polymers, and links to related resources.
URL: http://www.chemheritage.org/explore/explore-nav5.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20256

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Department of Defense: Biometrics
Features information about the use of biometrics by the U.S.
Department of Defense for national security purposes. "Biometrics can
help provide these security requirements by basing identity on a
physiological characteristic distinctive to an individual." The
"Biometrics 101" section contains terminology, types of biometrics
systems (such as fingerprint, hand, face, and voice), and other basic
information. The site also features references, tutorials, links to
news, and updates on the use of biometrics by the U.S. military.
URL: http://www.biometrics.dod.mil
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20223

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EFF: Biometrics
This document outlines concerns with biometrics, "the automatic
identification or identity verification of living persons using their
enduring physical or behavioral characteristics." Discusses specific
concerns (such as accuracy of the systems and privacy), current
biometrics initiatives, attributes and components of biometrics
systems, types of systems (such as fingerprinting, facial recognition,
and voice verification), and related information. From the Electronic
Frontier Foundation (EFF).
URL: http://www.eff.org/Privacy/Surveillance/biometrics/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20124

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Extra Second Will Be Added to 2005
Article describing how and why "an extra second will be added to 2005
to make up for the slowing down of the Earth's rotation. ... The
once-common 'leap second' is the first in seven years and reflects the
unpredictable nature of the planet's behavior." Includes a list of
previous leap seconds added back to 1972 and links to related
information. From LiveScience.com, an online magazine "focusing on
innovative and intriguing science and technology."
URL: http://www.livescience.com/technology/050705_leap_second.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20173

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Leap Year 2000 Explained
Leap Second Fight
There's a nice summary of the issues
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Technology/leapyear.html
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Forensic Scientists: A Career in the Crime Lab
Occupational outlook brochure from 1999 on careers in the field of
forensic science, which "resolves legal issues by applying scientific
principles to them." Topics include the nature of the work, employment
and working conditions, earnings, and training requirements. Opens
directly into a PDF file. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
URL: www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/1999/Fall/art01.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20260

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The Nylon Drama
This essay describes how "the tension between a pure-science idealist
and a pragmatic corporation resulted in an artificial fiber of
historic importance and the biggest money-maker in the history of Du
Pont." Includes a description of the beginning of the project in the
1920s through the announcement of nylon's invention for the 1939 New
York World's Fair. From the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention
and Innovation, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
URL: TOO LONG; SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20258

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Penn State Center for Plasticulture
This website contains information about plasticulture, the use of
plastics in agricultural applications. Topics include plastic mulch,
drip irrigation, row covers, high tunnels ("a crop growing system that
fits somewhere between row covers and greenhouses"), windbreaks, and
waste plastic. Includes images, results of experiments, and other
publications. From the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State
University.
URL: http://plasticulture.cas.psu.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20244

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Plastiquarian.com
Information about inventors, plastic materials, and companies involved
with the discovery and production of polymer materials. Includes
images of items made from materials such as celluloid, casein,
melamine, vulcanite, and xylonite. Also includes an online museum
"devoted to the story of viscose artificial silk [rayon]." From the
Plastics Historical Society, a British society affiliated with the
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
URL: http://www.plastiquarian.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20072

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Questions About Your Community: Shopping Bags: Paper or Plastic or ... ?
Discussion of the "debate over whether plastic or paper bags are
better for the environment." Contains statistics on energy used and
waste generated for both types of bags. The article concludes that
neither type of bag is a good choice, and reusable bags are a better
option. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
URL: http://www.epa.gov/region1/communities/shopbags.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20235

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Society & Social Science
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The Biometric Consortium
Find background information about biometrics, which are "automated
methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral
characteristics ... [such as] face, fingerprints, hand geometry,
handwriting, iris, retinal, vein, and voice." Includes publications,
research, and links to other resources on biometrics. From a group
providing the U.S. government with "research, development, test,
evaluation, and application of biometric-based personal
identification/authentication technology."
URL: http://www.biometrics.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20077

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The Factbook: Eye-opening Memos on Everything Family
The Factbook is "an organized collection of research on family"
created as a website companion for Po Bronson's book, "Why Do I Love
These People?" Find approximately one hundred well-documented short
articles and memos about family life, including facts, statistical
data, and opinions. Topics include parenting, family roles and
responsibilities, marriage, children, work, and more.
URL: http://www.pobronson.com/factbook/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20271

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Generation X Speaks Out on Civil Engagement and the Decennial Census:
An Ethnographic Approach
This 2003 study provides information and data based on 2000 census
questions related to civic involvement addressed to blacks,
Afro-Caribbean immigrants from Haiti and Jamaica, American Indians,
Southeast Asians, Hispanics, and non-Hispanic white Americans, all of
whom were born between 1966 and 1980. Includes information about
education, income, core values and issues, involvement in the
community, and related matters. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
URL: TOO LONG; SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20268

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Hancock Shaker Village
This village is run by a nonprofit organization "that preserves and
presents to the public the Shakers' legacy at their community in
Hancock, Massachusetts. The Shaker Central Ministry closed the
community in 1960." The site features a virtual tour of the grounds, a
history of the Shaker social and religious movement in America, a
bibliography (from 2001), a Hancock community census, and related information.
URL: http://www.hancockshakervillage.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20248

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Ken Burns American Stories: The Shakers
Companion to a 1984 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary
about "the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing,
... [who] because of their ecstatic dancing ... [were called] Shakers.
Though they were celibate, they are the most enduring religious
experiment in American history. They believed in pacifism, natural
health and hygiene." Includes a timeline (1736-2002), background
information about this religious and social movement, and video clips.
Also includes material for educators.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/shakers/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20250

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Lingering Myths About Generation X: Dispelling Myths About the "Lost"
Generation
2005 discussion from the perspective of a home-buying magazine about
assumptions concerning the generation born during the 1960s and 1970s.
"The conversation began in 1991 with Douglas Coupland's book,
'Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture,' which profiles a
group of 'underemployed, overeducated, intensely private and
unpredictable' twenty-somethings." Topics include numbers in the
group, education and employment ("slackers"), and rejection of
material wealth. From a magazine published by Reed Business Information.
URL: http://www.housingzone.com/article/CA503868.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20269

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Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
Information about the Sabbathday Lake Shaker community in Maine, which
was founded in 1783 and "is the only active Shaker Community." The
site features historical background, an overview of basic Shaker
principles and beliefs, and exhibit brochures.
URL: http://www.shaker.lib.me.us
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20245


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