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LII: This Week's Batch, December 9, 2004 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy your Egyptology with sites related to that happening dude, King Tut, then browse sites related to holidays, Santa, Shinto, curling, digital television, tea, Judaism, journalism, Googling, nice gardens, and mean streets. In More New This Week , see a variety of country studies, and find out what's in an "Animal Style" burger from In-N-Out. Bon appetit from the LII team: librarian-editors Karen, Wendy, Jennifer, Maria, Pat, Tom, and Charlotte, and our 100-and-change contributors. http://lii.org/ntw/ http://lii.org?recs=3D020776 Subjects: * New this week Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. American Garden Museum ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site "is a working archive that celebrates American gardens and their gardeners. The Museum highlights gardens big and small, urban and rural, gentle and outrageous, wildly expensive and affordable." It features images of gardens from throughout the U.S., garden design details, and garden flowers. Also includes changing exhibits relating to garden design and information about showcase gardens. http://www.americangardenmuseum.com http://lii.org?recs=3D024093 Subjects: * Gardens * Gardening * Gardeners Created by: smb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. BBC Science & Nature: Genes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Collection of content from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on topics related to the field of genetics. Covers basic information about human genetics, genetic modification of animals, cloning, "designer babies," genetically modified (GM) food, and DNA as evidence in solving crimes. Includes interactive features and games. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/genes/ http://lii.org?recs=3D024074 Subjects: * Genetics Created by: sf ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Better Googling: Things You Didn't Know Google Does ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Power tips for getting the most from the Google search engine, from toolbars to using Google as a calculator or to look up phone book entries. Includes tips for journalists on using Google to research stories. From Sree Sreenivasan, "Tech Guru" for New York's WABC-TV. http://www.sreetips.com/google.html http://lii.org?recs=3D024154 Subjects: * Web search engines * Internet searching * Google Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CalPERS is the pension system used by over one million California state and local public employees. This site has a retirement planning calculator, a glossary, downloadable publications, statistics, news about benefits and legislation, and information about its investment policies, holdings, and other matters for the program's employees, employers, and business partners. http://www.calpers.ca.gov/ http://lii.org?recs=3D007506 Subjects: * Retirement * California * LII classic content Created by: et ***************************************************************** INTEGRATE FOLKLORE, MUSIC, & TRADITIONAL CULTURE Folk music - sung during the days before there was a music industry when the role of music was about your life - about the life and times that most of us don't experience anymore and when the music was sung because it helped people through it and sustained them. <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/folk.html> ***************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Caribbean Children's Literature: A Select Annotated Bibliography ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Includes descriptions of collections of stories, proverbs, picture books, poetry, and other children's books on the Caribbean. Titles are mostly from publishers from the United States, England, and Canada. Note: List was compiled in 1998. From Annette Wallace of the Trinidad and Tobago National Library. http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Education/BIBLIOGR.htm http://lii.org?recs=3D024126 Subjects: * Children's literature * Caribbean literature (English) * Children's literature, Caribbean Created by: je ************************************************************************** "Domino" - Book and Cassette published by Guavaberry Books Traditional Children's Songs, Proverbs, and Culture From the U.S.V.I. 60 Traditional Children's Songs, Games, Proverbs 45 minute Live Sound Field Recording from the American Virgin Islands Cross Curricular, Interdisciplinary, Multicultural Resource Book and= Cassette http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/GuavaberryBooks/Domino/_DOMINO_.html ************************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. ConsumerReports.org: Holiday Giving Guide ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This collection of Consumer Reports articles covers topics related to holiday shopping, gift giving, and donations. Includes tips for evaluating and selecting products, general price ranges for certain products, holiday tipping advice, safety information, a list of shopping deadlines (for Christmas delivery) for major online retailers, how to return gifts, and related articles. Note: Content beyond this guide (clearly labeled) requires a paid subscription. http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv3.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=3D35629= 3&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=3D356261 http://lii.org?recs=3D024084 Subjects: * Gifts * Holidays * Christmas shopping Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Curling Fan Guide ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Prepared for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, this animated site presents the basics of curling, an ancient winter sport played on ice. Describes the four-person teams, the order of play, and equipment such as the hack, brush, and stone. Includes explanations of scoring, delivery, and techniques such as the draw, guard, freeze, raise, and come around. From ESPN. http://www.espn.go.com/oly/winter02/fanguide/xhair_curling.html http://lii.org?recs=3D024102 Subjects: * Curling Created by: mrm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Digital Television (DTV) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn about DTV, HDTV (high definition television, one type of DTV), the estimated timeline for phase-out of analog television, converter boxes for older analog television sets, and more. Includes information to help consumers distinguish among the most common varieties of DTV. Also find a FAQ, a glossary, and a five-minute video interview with FCC Chairman Michael Powell, who discusses the recent evolution in TV technology. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). http://www.dtv.gov http://lii.org?recs=3D024150 Subjects: * Television broadcasting * Digital television * High definition television Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Digital Television: Recent Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Track which television stations are now offering DTV (digital television), and read press releases, court opinions, and industry position papers. From the National Association of Broadcasters. http://www.nab.org/newsroom/issues/digitaltv/ http://lii.org?recs=3D024152 Subjects: * Television broadcasting * Digital television * Television stations Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Egypt's Golden Empire ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series about Egypt's New Kingdom (1550-1212 B.C.). It features a timeline and information about pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Akhenaten, Tutankhamen, and Nefertiti. Also includes interactive features about ancient Egyptian life and hieroglyphic writing, and resources for teachers. http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/ http://lii.org?recs=3D024157 Subjects: * Egypt * Pharaohs Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Equal Marriage for Same Sex Couples ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Information about the "issue of full and equal marriage for gays and lesbians" primarily in Canada. Documents a Canadian couple seeking legal recognition of their right, as a same-sex couple, to marry. Includes news and law summaries, information about registered domestic partnerships (RDPs), a Canadian marriage timeline, and links to news, media coverage, information on court decisions, and more. http://www.samesexmarriage.ca/ http://lii.org?recs=3D019776 Subjects: * Same-sex marriage * Marriage law * Domestic partner benefits * LII classic content Created by: cdt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Federal Highway Administration: Pedestrian & Bicycle Research ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) site features guidance and resources for transportation planning and design that accommodates pedestrian and bicycle travel. Topics covered include sidewalks, street crossings and intersections, accessibility, multiple-use trails, traffic calming, safety of children and older adults, and related issues. Includes links to other USDOT divisions concerned with bicycle and pedestrian safety. http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbike/pedbike.htm http://lii.org?recs=3D024145 Subjects: * Traffic safety * Cycling * Walking Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. International Shinto Foundation (ISF) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site provides an explanation of this religion indigenous to Japan, information about Shinto events and activities, and a FAQ discussing such items as how to become a Shinto priest. This Tokyo-based organization's mission is to "introduce ... [Shinto's] qualities as one of the most liberal and broad-minded religions on the planet." Searchable. Also available in Japanese. http://www.shinto.org/eng/top-e.html http://lii.org?recs=3D024125 Subjects: * Shinto * Religion and state Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. The Jewish Guide to the Internet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A searchable, browsable portal to Internet resources related to Judaism. Covers academic Jewish studies, Hebrew, history, Israel, kosher food, and many other topics. Companion to a book by the same title. Maintained by librarian Diane Romm. http://www.jewishinternetguide.com http://lii.org?recs=3D024146 Subjects: * Judaism * Jews Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. LibyaOnline.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site provides information about various aspects of Libya and its culture. It features a travel guide, photos galleries (of ancient and modern Libya, food, ruins, and more), and a guide to over a dozen cities (including the capital, Tripoli). Includes information about arts, sports, music, and technology. Also provides audio and an English translation of the Quran. http://www.libyaonline.com http://lii.org?recs=3D024117 Subjects: * Libya Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. LII Tip of the Week: Judaism Collection ---------------------------------------------------------------------- As a little Chanukah gift to our readers, we are proud to announce our new page on Judaism. Topics include food, genealogy, history, Holocaust, holidays, and much more. Bon appetit! http://lii.org/search/file/judaism http://lii.org?recs=3D024171 Subjects: * Electronic newspapers Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. Mean Streets 2004 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This December 2004 report "reveals that walking remains the most dangerous mode of transportation, and some areas of the country are becoming markedly more dangerous." The report contains statistics on pedestrian fatalities for U.S. states and metropolitan areas, other data, analysis, suggestions for pedestrian safety improvements, and related resources. More pedestrian safety reports can be found on this Web site under the "Health and Safety" section. From the Surface Transportation Policy Project. http://www.transact.org/report.asp?id=3D235 http://lii.org?recs=3D024140 Subjects: * Traffic safety * Walking * Pedestrian accidents Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. Monarchies of Europe ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Genealogical tables for European royalty, including royalty from Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Spain, France, Greece, and more. Also includes supplemental information on topics such as hemophilia and intermarriage in Queen Victoria's descendents, and links to related sites. From a European royalty genealogy enthusiast. http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_raymond/Monarchies_of_Europe.htm http://lii.org?recs=3D024115 Subjects: * Royal houses * Europe Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This organization "works from within the journalism industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues." Highlights of the site's resources include the Stylebook Supplement on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Terminology; a directory of media companies with domestic partner benefits; and a journalist's toolbox with guidelines for covering topics such as gay marriage, hate crimes, pride events, and religion and homosexuality. http://www.nlgja.org http://lii.org?recs=3D024121 Subjects: * Journalism * Gay journalists * Lesbians * Transsexuals * Bisexuals Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "NCC is Canada's only national charity dedicated to preserving ecologically significant areas through outright purchase, donations and conservation easements." The site features images and descriptions of projects throughout Canada, a newsletter, information about conservation science, and a glossary. In English and French. http://www.natureconservancy.ca/files/ http://lii.org?recs=3D024114 Subjects: * Conservation of natural resources * Natural resources Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. Old Tijuana Virtual Postcard Tour ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site provides a "historical look back at Tijuana, Mexico viewed from the last century, during which it grew considerably on the flow of tourist visitor's dollars." The site features dozens of images of historical postcards and a brief history of Tijuana. http://www.digthatcrazyfarout.com/oldtj/ http://lii.org?recs=3D024142 Subjects: * Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) * Postcards Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. Panama Pacific International Exposition in 3D ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dozens of stereographic (three-dimensional) images first published to advertise the 1915 World's Fair in San Francisco, known formally as the Panama Pacific International Exposition. "Viewing the Stereographs" includes instructions for making or purchasing the 3-D lenses required to fully appreciate the special effects. Digitized for the San Francisco Exploratorium from a collection held by librarian Bess Moffitt. http://www.exploratorium.edu/history/PPIE-3D/ http://lii.org?recs=3D024085 Subjects: * Exhibitions * Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco,= Calif.) * Stereoscopic views Created by: kgs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site "is a clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility." The "Resources/Programs" section contains links to the Web sites managed by the PBIC, including a searchable image collection, sites devoted to walking and pedestrian safety, walk-to-school programs, and a database of pedestrian and bicycle crash data. PBC is made up of staff from the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center. http://www.pedbikeinfo.org http://lii.org?recs=3D024148 Subjects: * Traffic safety * Walking * Cycling Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Provides "suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze." Also discusses what not to do, such as using a blowtorch to thaw frozen pipes. From the American Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_579_,00.html http://lii.org?recs=3D024120 Subjects: * Plumbing * Dwellings * Water-pipes Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. Santa Claus: It's Business as Usual for This Merrymaker ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This interview with the founder of a company that books Santa Claus appearances at private events provides opinions about what it takes to be a good Santa: education and skills, dress code, and related information. Includes personal experiences and job challenges. From the weekly Atlanta-based newspaper Creative Loafing. http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/2000-12-23/workedup.html http://lii.org?recs=3D024123 Subjects: * Santa Claus Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. Shin Dharma Net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "The purpose and mission of this website is to share information concerning Shin Buddhist tradition and Pure Land Buddhism as it is presently practiced and interpreted by Shin communities in the West and Japan." Features an introduction to Shin Buddhism, the online course "Shin Buddhism in Modern Culture," documents, and related resources. Portions of the site are also available in Japanese and Spanish. From a University of Hawaii religion professor and author of a book on Shin Buddhism. http://www.shindharmanet.com http://lii.org?recs=3D024124 Subjects: * Buddhism * Shin Buddhists * Pure Land Buddhists Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the official site for the Tijuana Tourism Board. It features maps, information about hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, cultural attractions, and more. Also includes video tours and images of the city. In English and Spanish. http://www.seetijuana.com http://lii.org?recs=3D024147 Subjects: * Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. Torture, American Style ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "A series of articles that seek to broaden the discussion of the use of torture as an instrument of U.S. policy." It contains articles about the normalization of torture in American prisons, torture in Nicaragua, the tiger cages in Con Son, Vietnam, and torture at Guant=E1namo Prison and Abu Ghraib. Produced by Historians Against the War. http://www.historiansagainstwar.org/resources/torture/ http://lii.org?recs=3D024087 Subjects: * Torture Created by: dl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. Toys for Tots ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A database of toy drives by state (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) lets users know where to donate to this venerable project of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. The Reserve collects "new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year ... [to provide] Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted." The site has a history of the charity, and information on its corporate sponsorship program. http://www.toysfortots.org/ http://lii.org?recs=3D019838 Subjects: * Charities * Poor children * Christmas * Toys * LII classic content Created by: wh ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A companion to an "exhibition of more than 130 treasures from the tomb of the celebrated pharaoh Tutankhamun (King Tut), other Valley of the Kings tombs and additional ancient sites," which will tour the United States in 2005-2006. The site features a timeline, information about Thebes (modern day Luxor, called the Valley of the Kings), King Tut, the discovery of his tomb in 1922, and the alleged curse. Also includes a bibliography and selected images. http://www.kingtut.org http://lii.org?recs=3D024108 Subjects: * Tutankhamen, King of Egypt * Egypt * Pharaohs * People Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. The Twelve Days of Christmas ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Every year since 1984, PNC Advisors has provided a tongue-in-cheek economic analysis, based on the cost of goods and services purchased by the True Love in the holiday classic [song], 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.'" This "Christmas Price Index" features prices for one partridge in a pear tree, five gold rings, nine ladies dancing, and more. Also includes prices for 1984, a price comparison with the previous year, and a video presentation. http://www.pncbank.com/12days http://lii.org?recs=3D024127 Subjects: * Christmas * Consumer price indexes * Gifts * Wit and humor Created by: mcb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. Using Field Identification to Hire Santa Claus (Or Other Customer Service Talent) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This article provides an explanation of the use of the field identification (FI) recruiting strategy and its applications for hiring Santa Claus and other talent for retail settings. Discusses methods for identifying customer service talent beyond the classified ad approach. From a human resources specialist. http://www.erexchange.com/Articles/default.asp?CID=3D{D00A474A-CF54-11D4-82E= E-00105A12D660} http://lii.org?recs=3D024122 Subjects: * Santa Claus * Retail trade * Employee selection Created by: je ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Virtual Nuclear Tourist: Nuclear Power Plants Around the World ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This site describes nuclear energy safety systems, locations of power plants around the world, terrorism and security, types of nuclear plants and an overview of their workings, the environmental effects of producing nuclear power, how nuclear energy compares to other ways of generating electricity, and where to find more information. Produced by a veteran mechanical and nuclear power engineer. http://www.nucleartourist.com/ http://lii.org?recs=3D003789 Subjects: * Nuclear energy * Nuclear power plants * LII classic content Created by: cl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Yahoo Images ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Search for "photos and illustrations from all over the Web." Yahoo claims it provides access to over one billion pictures. 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