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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!

NEW THIS WEEK, March 16, 2006
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[ THE BLURB ]

We shake you up with websites observing the Great Fire and Earthquake
of 1906, then expand your mind with high-quality, often eyecatching
websites about literary prizes, sous-vide cooking, Web TV, women, pet
birds, pocket pets, mushrooms, Gordon Parks, Mildred Wirt Benson (aka
Carolyn Keene), and a wonderful librarian, Clara Breed. Bon appetit
from the LII librarians: Karen, Wendy, Pat, Jennifer, Maria,
Charlotte, Tom, and our University of Washington Information School
spring semester intern, Evan Robb.


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Arts and Humanities
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Jack London and the Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906
Writings and photos by Jack London and his wife from the period
following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. "The journeys on foot,
horseback, and automobile of Jack and Charmian London through the
blackened, twisted debris of earthquake country ... produced both
words and images that help define this country's greatest urban
disaster." Features more than 200 photos from his albums, pages from
Charmian's diary, and a timeline of London's life. From the California
Historical Society.
URL: http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/exhibits/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20843

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Juvenile Series and Sequels
Database of over 20,000 books in series titles for children and young
adults. Browse by series title, book title, author, or series subject
(such as dinosaurs, dragons, horses, and spies), or use the main
search link at the bottom of the page. From Mid-Continent Public
Library, Missouri.
URL: http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20894

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Lambda Literary Foundation
Find lists of winners of these literary awards for books by gay and
lesbian writers and with gay and lesbian themes. Some of the award
categories include fiction, poetry, mysteries, science fiction,
biographies, memoirs, humor, religion, transgender, and titles for
children and young adults. Lists go back to 1988 and include finalists
for the current year.
URL: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20913


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Manga University: Drawing Tutorials
Illustrated instructions by artist Julie Dillon for drawing the
Japanese-style comics known as manga. Includes instructions for anime
style hair, clothing and folds, general anime faces, female figures,
and specific characters (such as those from the animated cartoon
"Dragonball Z," which originated as a Japanese comic). Also includes
material about coloring using various computer programs. From a
company that sells manga drawing books.
URL: http://www.cablenet.ne.jp/%7ejapanime/tutorial/tutorial.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20831

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The Publishing Triangle: The Association of Lesbians and Gay Men in Publishing
This site features booklists and other resources from an organization
whose mission is "to further the publication of books and other
materials written by lesbian and gay authors or with lesbian and gay
themes." Includes lists of the "100 best" lesbian and gay novels and
nonfiction titles, and lists of award winners for fiction, nonfiction,
and poetry by gay and lesbian writers and with gay and lesbian themes.
URL: http://www.publishingtriangle.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20912

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Series and Sequels
"A listing of fiction books for adults which are part of a series, or
are sequels to earlier novels. Can be searched by author, title and
series name or characters." Listings include the titles in the series
with publishing dates; many include additional brief notes about the
setting and themes of the series. Not browsable. From Los Angeles
Public Library.
URL: http://www.lapl.org/resources/indexes/sequels.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20896

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Business
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The Big Mac Index
"[The] Big Mac index is based on the theory of purchasing-power
parity, under which exchange rates should adjust to equalise the cost
of a basket of goods and services. ... Our basket is the Big Mac" (a
hamburger produced by the fast-food chain, McDonald's). Includes
comparisons of recent international Big Mac prices, a "Coca-Cola map
of the world," and articles about McDonald's and fast food. From The Economist.
URL: http://www.economist.com/markets/Bigmac/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20904

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Leather Museum
The website for this British museum contains several resources on the
history of leather-making and leather goods, including an essay on the
history of leather, a gallery of images from the museum (bookbinding,
horse saddles, bags and purses, dog equipment, and other leather
items) and a bibliography. Includes related links.
URL: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/leathermuseum/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20877

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Government
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Department of Transportation Library: Online Digital Special Collections
This site provides the full text of documents "of interest to
Department of Transportation (DOT) researchers and the transportation
community at large." Includes a varied selection of material such as
civil aeronautics manuals from the 1950s, investigations of aircraft
accidents (1934-1965), railroad investigation reports (1911-1994),
materials from conferences on street and highway safety from the 1920s
and 1930s, and U.S. Coast Guard circulars back to the 1960s. Each
category of documents is searchable.
URL: http://specialcollection.dotlibrary.dot.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20871

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Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)
EPLS "identifies those parties excluded throughout the U.S. Government
(unless otherwise noted) from receiving Federal contracts or certain
subcontracts and from certain types of Federal financial and
nonfinancial assistance and benefits." Search for excluded parties by
name, government agency, state or country, and several other factors.
Site includes report generation tools, cause and treatment code
descriptions, agency and acronym details, a FAQ, and other references
and tools.
URL: http://epls.arnet.gov
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20873

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Home & Housing
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New Urban Guild
This organization is an agent for traditional architectural designers
and a nonprofit corporation that provides education "to assist in the
design and construction of traditional urbanism and architecture." The
site features details about "Katrina Cottages," which are designed to
be small, temporary homes to replace those lost during Hurricane
Katrina. The "Hurricane Katrina Renewal Tools" section includes a
rebuilding checklist and plans for several Katrina cottages.
URL: http://www.newurbanguild.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20902

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The Slowest Food: Why American Chefs Have Taken Up Sous-Vide Cooking
This 2005 article provides an overview of "sous vide ... the practice
of cooking food at low temperatures in vacuum-packed plastic bags.
('Sous vide' is essentially French for 'vacuum-packed.')" Includes a
discussion of the history of cooking in sealed packets, French chef
Georges Pralus' technique of cooking foie gras in plastic from 1974,
and current developments and concerns (such as food safety). Also
includes links to related material. From the online magazine Slate.
URL: http://www.slate.com/id/2123101/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20884

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Media
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IPTV Poised to Give Cable and Satellite Television a Run for Their Money
This summary of a February 2006 poll explores "consumer awareness and
interest in and the potential impact of IPTV [Internet Protocol
Television], an upcoming digital television service that is delivered
through Internet protocol over a broadband connection." Discusses
interest in IPTV features (such as cost and on-demand options), IPTV
service for home PCs, and potential effect on other television
services. From Harris Interactive.
URL: http://www.harrisinteractive.com/news/allnewsbydate.asp?NewsID=1020
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20891

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IPTV vs. Internet Television: Key Differences
This blog entry discusses the differences between IPTV (Internet
Protocol Television) and television distributed over the Internet. The
entry notes that IPTV is television available over a broadband network
and is generally supported by large media outlets, and that Internet
television is based on the same open publishing model as the rest of
the Internet. Includes links to related material. From a blogger who
is "an online publisher and new media communication expert."
URL: http://www.masternewmedia.org/2005/06/04/iptv_vs_internet_television_k...
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20895

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wwiTV: World Wide Internet TV
This independent guide to Web TV provides links to live and on demand
television broadcasts from over 100 countries. Includes music, sports,
and news outlets. Available in several languages.
URL: http://wwitv.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20890

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People
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Fact Monster: Famous Firsts by American Women
Timeline of major milestones achieved by women throughout American
history, such as Elizabeth Blackwell (1849), the first woman in the
U.S. with a medical degree; Belva Ann Lockwood (1879), the first woman
admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; and Effa Manley
(2006), the first woman elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Includes
links to additional information for selected women. From Information Please.
URL: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/womensfirsts1.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20920

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In Depth: Death of Milosevic
Compilation of news articles and analysis about the life and death (in
March 2006) of Slobodan Milosevic, former president of Serbia and
Yugoslavia, who "was being tried on charges of war crimes and genocide
at the time of his death." Includes his life story and his trial
before the United Nations war crimes tribunal. Also find a video
obituary. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/europe/2001/yugoslavia_after_milos...
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20874

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Legends Online: Gordon Parks: Memories Left Behind
Retrospective about Gordon Parks, best known as an American
photojournalist and filmmaker but also celebrated for "[doing] it all
-- including writing poetry, and composing and performing piano
music." Includes a gallery of his photos, excerpts from an interview,
a brief biography, and video clips of Parks talking about his 50-year
retrospective book from 1997. Parks died in 2006. From Photo District
News (PDN), a magazine for professional photographers.
URL: http://www.pdngallery.com/legends/parks/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20880

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Ohioana Authors: Mildred Wirt Benson
Biography of Mildred Wirt Benson, journalist and writer of juvenile
series books, including 23 of the first Nancy Drew mysteries (under
the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Includes a list of her works, awards and
honors, audio of a radio feature on Benson, and related material. From
WOSU radio in partnership with the Ohioana Library.
URL: http://www.ohioana-authors.org/benson/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20901

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A Pilot and an Adventurer: Mildred Wirt Benson
This 2002 obituary provides biographical details about Mildred
("Millie") Wirt Benson, "newspaper reporter for more than eight
decades and author of the first 23 Nancy Drew mysteries that inspired
generations of readers." Includes a list of the Nancy Drew books
written by Benson under the pseudonym of Carolyn Keene and a photo of
Benson as an aviator. Note: Benson's columns for the newspaper are no
longer available on this site. From the Toledo Blade, Ohio.
URL: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2002105290069
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20900

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Recreation
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"Tinker to Evers to Chance!"
Small presentation about "Chicago Cubs infielders Joe Tinker, Johnny
Evers, and Frank Chance [who] formed the most memorable double-play
combination in the history of baseball." Includes baseball card images
for all three, and a short poem about the three baseball players
("Baseball's Sad Lexicon"), written in 1910 by a New York newspaper
columnist. Portion of a larger exhibit from the American Memory
Project at the Library of Congress.
URL: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bbhtml/bb1.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20919

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C-J Derby Data Track
Data relating to handicapping for the Kentucky Derby, a 1 1/4-mile
race for 3-year-old thoroughbred horses held on the first Saturday of
May at Churchill Downs racetrack. The site "starts out covering all
426 early Triple Crown nominees. ... It is updated every Tuesday, with
the field being narrowed as the ... Derby takes shape." Includes data
about trainers, sires, and individual horses, and a glossary. From The
Courier-Journal (C-J), Louisville, Kentucky.
URL: http://www.courier-journal.com/cjsports/trackside/database/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20878

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Choosing the Right Pet Bird
Brief overview of items to consider when selecting a pet bird. Topics
include domesticated strains of wild species (such as canaries,
finches, cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds) and species without a
long history of domestic breeding (such as conures, parrots, macaws,
cockatoos, and toucans). Includes links to information about caring
for pet birds and wild animals as pets. From the Humane Society of the
United States (HSUS).
URL: TOO LONG, SEE LII ITEM
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20899

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MovieLens
A movie recommendation website. "You tell us what movies you love and
hate. We use that information to generate personalized recommendations
for other movies you will like and dislike." Registration required to
use all features. Includes a "QuickPick" option in which movies are
recommended based on other film titles. From GroupLens Research
Project, a research group in the Department of Computer Science and
Engineering at the University of Minnesota.
URL: http://movielens.umn.edu
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20796

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The Top Ten Bird Killers
A list of the 10 most common household dangers that can cause the
accidental death of pet birds. Dangers include deprivation of water,
unclipped wings, toxic fumes, heat exposure, and sleeping with birds.
From a veterinarian who specializes in pet birds.
URL: http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/topten.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20897

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World Baseball Classic
Website for this World Cup-style international baseball tournament,
first played in March 2006. The site features details about the 16
national teams, news, statistics, rosters, standings, photo galleries,
and video clips. Material available in several languages. Access to
complete audio and video coverage requires a fee.
URL: http://www.worldbaseballclassic.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20917

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Regional: California
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1906 Earthquake Refugee Shacks
Details about the history and current condition of small cottages
built in western San Francisco to house refugees following the 1906
earthquake and fire. "Of 5,610 shacks built in 1906-1907 only 27
remain." Includes historic photos, addresses for shacks still in
existence, and images and additional material for selected homes. From
the Western Neighborhoods Project, "a nonprofit organization formed to
preserve and share the history and culture of the neighborhoods in
western San Francisco."
URL: http://www.outsidelands.org/shacks.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20903

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The McClatchy Company: Timeline
Brief overview of the history of this California-based newspaper and
Internet publisher, whose holdings include the Sacramento Bee (founded
in 1857), the Fresno Bee, the Star Tribune in Minneapolis-St. Paul,
and the Knight-Ridder company (acquired in 2006). Includes links to
additional material on Pulitzer prizes won by newspapers now with the
McClatchy Company, a list of member newspapers, and news about the
company and its operations.
URL: http://www.mcclatchy.com/about2/timeline/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20872

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San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection: Great Fire and
Earthquake of 1906
"The San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection contains over
1,700 digitized images of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. These images
depict scenes taken both during and after the three-day event, and
include neighborhoods, buildings, refugee camps, and the process of
reconstruction." Photos are browsable by subject. From the San
Francisco Public Library.
URL: http://sfpl.lib.ca.us/librarylocations/sfhistory/equake-browse.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20915

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Tijuana Estuary
Background on this estuary located in San Diego County near the
California-Mexico border. Features a bird list for the estuary,
descriptions of endangered and threatened species (such as the
California least tern), and material on restoration and research
activities. The education section includes classroom materials, a
glossary, a bibliography, and field guides. A partnership between the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and California State Parks.
URL: http://www.tijuanaestuary.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20808

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Regional: Washington State
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Buy Direct: Washington-Oregon: Harvest Schedule
Charts illustrating what foods are in season and which farms in
Washington state and Oregon grow them. Provides harvest schedules for
animal products, herbs, vegetables, and fruits, nuts, and berries.
From the Washington State University Extension.
URL: http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/farms/harvest_schedule.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19317

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Farmers' Markets in Washington and Oregon
Handy charts listing farmers' markets in Washington state and Oregon.
Includes the market days and hours, dates, location, contact person
for each market, and links to websites for selected markets. Organized
by county. From the Washington State University Extension.
URL: http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/farms/farmers_markets.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20864

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Matchmaker: Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest
"[An] aid to identifying mushrooms. Over 2000 gilled mushrooms of
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia are presented." Search
for types of mushrooms by shape of cap, color, type of surface, and
many other physical features. Includes photos and a glossary. In
English and French. Note from site: "It should never be used as the
sole means of deciding whether a mushroom is edible." From Canadian
Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada.
URL: http://www.pfc.forestry.ca/biodiversity/matchmaker/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20856

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Pacific Northwest Fungi Database
"This database is intended primarily as a tool for researchers,
teachers, and students interested in fungi occurring in the Pacific
Northwest [Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and
Washington]." It provides technical information about names of fungi
and host plants, reported location, and taxonomic authorities. From
the Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University (WSU).
URL: http://pnwfungi.wsu.edu/programs/aboutDatabase.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20854

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Wellington Scrapbook: The 1910 Avalanche Disaster
"On March 1, 1910, an avalanche in the Cascade Mountains swept two
Great Northern trains down the hillsides near Wellington, a small town
near Stevens Pass in Washington state. Ninety-six people lost their
lives, making this the worst train disaster in American history."
Includes an overview of the events, scanned newspaper articles from
papers in Washington state and other areas, and a list of those who
died. The website is hosted by HistoryLink.org.
URL: http://www.historylink.org/wellington/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20722

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Regions of the World
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Regions and Territories: Northern Ireland
Profile of "[this] part of the United Kingdom." Includes demographic
facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media
outlets. Also includes links to related news stories, with a focus on
stories about the IRA (Irish Republican Army). From the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/4172307.stm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20218

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Science
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Best Friends Animal Society: Pocket Pets
Questions and answers about care of "pocket pets" ("rats, guinea pigs,
sugar gliders and other small creatures"). Some of the topics include
spaying and neutering, habitat, socializing, and diseases. From a
veterinarian who specializes in working with small exotic pets.
URL: http://www.bestfriends.com/archives/forums/031405pocket.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20905

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CDC: Pocket Pets
Health advisories about pocket pets, "small animals, often rodents
that are kept as pets and could fit in your pocket." Discusses
Salmonella and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), both of
which can be transmitted from animals to humans. Includes prevention
measures and considerations when choosing a pocket pet. From the
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/animals/pocket_pets.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20906

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LabLit.com: The Culture of Science in Fiction & Fact
This site "is dedicated to real laboratory culture and to the
portrayal and perceptions of that culture ... in fiction, the media
and across popular culture." Features interviews, articles, a message
board, and a list of novels (and other media) that depict "realistic
scientists as central characters and portray fairly realistic
scientific practice or concepts, typically taking place in a realistic
-- as opposed to speculative or future -- world." Edited by a scientist.
URL: http://www.lablit.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20916

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Leather Research Centre: General Interest
Collection of documents on leather manufacturing, including the
leather-making process (liming, pickling, tanning, splitting and
shaving, dyeing, and finishing), small animal tanning at home,
alternative methods for curing animal hides and skins, and production
of "Ugg" boots from woolskins. From CSIRO Textile and Fibre
Technology, an Australian textile, fiber, and leather research center.
URL: http://www.tft.csiro.au/leather/general.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20879

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Pale Male
Large collection of photographs chronicling the life of a red-tailed
hawk named Pale Male, who made national headlines in 2004 when the
owners of the building where his nest was located (across from Central
Park in New York City) attempted to remove the nest. Includes detailed
notes and observations about Pale Male and images of other hawks and
wildlife in the area.
URL: http://www.palemale.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/2871

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Society & Social Science
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65+ in the United States: 2005
This U.S. Census Bureau report "[provides] a picture of the health and
socioeconomic status of the aging population." It features data on
population size and growth, changes in age composition, housing,
income, poverty rates, life expectancy, diseases, states with the
highest aging population, patterns of migration, and many other
topics. Opens directly into a PDF file. Commissioned by the National
Institute on Aging (NIA).
URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/p23-209.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20865

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Archaeological Leather Group Bibliography
Collection of bibliographies on topics related to leather archaeology,
including specific time periods (prehistoric, Roman, medieval),
structure and analysis of leather, conservation, and the history of
leather manufacturing. Bibliographies include a few non-English
language publications. From a UK-based organization that "promotes the
study of leather and leather objects from archaeological and other contexts."
URL: http://www.archleathgrp.org.uk/biblio/algbibliog.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20875

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Biblical Manuscripts Project
This project provides access to "images and transcriptions of
important Bible manuscripts and early printed editions freely
available through the Internet." Materials include Hebrew Bible
manuscripts and New Testament manuscripts. Also includes a
bibliography and links to related sites. From the Religion and
Technology Center, a nonprofit organization "devoted to the creation
of high quality scholarly resources in religion."
URL: http://alpha.reltech.org:8080
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20870

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Cowsarecool.com
This site discusses animal rights concerns related to leather, and
offers resources for locating alternatives to clothing, shoes, and
other items made from leather. Includes a FAQ, news, shopping tips,
and other material about cows and the leather industry. From the
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
URL: http://www.cowsarecool.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20883

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Dear Miss Breed: Letters from Camp
A retrospective of San Diego Public Library children's librarian Clara
Breed, who became "a lifeline to the outside world" for Japanese
American children relocated during World War II to internment camps.
Breed "distributed stamped and addressed postcards to her young
friends, asking them to write to her and describe their life in camp."
The site documents life in the camps with letters, photographs, and
audio and video files. From the Japanese American National Museum.
URL: http://www.janm.org/exhibits/breed/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20740

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MuslimHeritage.com
"This website is a community effort to provide an educational forum to
present and discuss Muslim heritage" in the areas of science,
technology, arts, and civilization. Find a timeline (0-2002), feature
articles (on topics such as architecture, education, engineering, and
law), material about Muslim scholars, and details about significant
individuals, cities, institutions, discoveries, and monuments. From
the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilization (FSTC), London.
URL: http://www.muslimheritage.com
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20888

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Polygamy
This essay discusses the origins and practice of polygamy (the
practice of having more than one spouse at a time) in the Mormon
Church. Discusses relevant legislation (including the Morrill Act and
the Edmunds Act), and the changes to Mormon Church policy to
discourage polygamous marriages. Includes references and two
historical images. From the online version of the Utah History
Encyclopedia, University of Utah Press.
URL: http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/p/POLYGAMY.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20889

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Polygamy: Latter-day Saints and the Practice of Plural Marriage
This article discusses "polygamy -- or more correctly polygyny, the
marriage of more than one woman to the same man [which] was an
important part of the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints for a half century [in the 1800s]." Addresses the
origins of plural marriage in the Mormon Church, and the reasons why
the church outlawed it. From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
URL: http://www.lds.org/newsroom/showpackage/0,15367,3899-1---2-539,00.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20887

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The Salt Lake Tribune: Polygamy
News stories and features on polygamy (the practice of having more
than one spouse at the same time), particularly in the state of Utah.
Provides a timeline of polygamy in the state (starting with origins in
the Mormon Church in the 1830s), statistics on modern polygamist
communities, discussion of the cable TV series "Big Love," historical
images, and more. From the website for the Salt Lake Tribune.
URL: http://www.sltrib.com/polygamy
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20892

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