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2. ... LII: This Week's Batch, April 22, 2004
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TV Turn-off Week is coming up; why not spend an evening enjoying
some great new Web sites? Read about John O'Neill, muse over
fungus, find a veteran's gravesite, browse reviews of classic
horror films, then ponder the Olympics, a classic murder case, and
the chicken feed additive, lasalocid. In More New This Week, read
about Rembrandt, find other art sites, and see much more. Bon
appetit from the LII team: Karen, Wendy, Jennifer, Maria, Pat,
Tom, Charlotte, and our 100-and-change contributors.
http://lii.org/ntw/
http://lii.org?recs=020776
Subjects:
* New this week
Created by: kgs
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3. 1920s: The Decade That Changed London
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The site is a companion to an exhibit from the Museum of London
that "offers you a panorama of this colourful decade of change and
choice. It also invites you to think about your own life. How did
the 1920s shape the London we know today?" Features annotated
images of selected items in the areas of politics, beliefs,
empire, lifestyle, people, machines, streets, and the future. Also
includes materials for teachers.
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/MOLsite/exhibits/1920s/
http://lii.org?recs=021577
Subjects:
* London (England)
* Nineteen twenties
Created by: mcb
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4. 8-Hour Ground-level Ozone Designations
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In April 2004, "the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named
new areas that will be required to reduce emissions of
ozone-causing pollution." This site features background
information about ozone and the EPA's efforts to reduce ozone
emissions, a map of areas designated by the EPA as violating air
quality standards, designations for all states and tribal areas,
and related information.
http://www.epa.gov/ozonedesignations/
http://lii.org?recs=021560
Subjects:
* Ozone
* Air
* Air quality management
Created by: je
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5. American Volkssport Association (AVA)
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"A volksmarch is a non-competitive 6 mile (10 kilometer) walk.
It's not a pledge walk, it's not a race." The AVA's "network of
350 walking clubs organize more than 3000 walking events per year
in all 50 states, as well as occasional bikes, skis, and swims."
The site provides a list of public events (no membership needed)
by state, a list of clubs, and information about membership.
http://www.ava.org/
http://lii.org?recs=021589
Subjects:
* Walking
* American Volkssport Association
Created by: mcb
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6. BBC Sport: Olympics 2004
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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Sport's coverage of the
Olympic Games planned for Athens, Greece, in August 2004. Includes
Olympics history, athlete profiles, a venue guide, a schedule of
events, news stories, photos, and video and audio clips. Also
covers concerns over security.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics_2004/
http://lii.org?recs=021561
Subjects:
* Olympics
* Olympic Games (28th : 2004 : Athens, Greece)
Created by: je
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7. Behind the Mask: The IRA & Sinn Fein
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Companion to a 1997 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline
program on the Northern Ireland conflicts, the Irish Republican
Army (IRA), and the IRA's political wing, Sinn Fein. Provides a
timeline of Northern Ireland politics, expert commentary,
interviews, a map, readings, poetry and songs, and related
information.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/ira/
http://lii.org?recs=021588
Subjects:
* Northern Ireland
* Sinn Fein
* Irish Republican Army
Created by: je
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8. Classic Horror: Reviewing the History of Terror
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This fan site features reviews of horror films from pre-1930s to
the present. Also includes interviews with the Hollywood actors
who play in the blood-curdling tales. The site's lists of award
winners are a good starting point if you don't know much about the
genre and wish to know the major films. Reviews are browsable by
title, reviewer, year, and "master" (star, director, studio).
Searchable.
http://www.classic-horror.com/
http://lii.org?recs=021538
Subjects:
* Horror films
* Motion pictures
Created by: smb
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9. CODART: Dutch and Flemish Art in Museums
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"CODART is a worldwide network of museum curators of Dutch and
Flemish art. The CODART directory is the best guide to Dutch and
Flemish art on the Internet." The site features a geographical
list of museums throughout the world with Dutch and Flemish art, a
list of museum curators, the CODART newsletter, news, and links to
publications and information about exhibits and related events.
Searchable.
http://www.codart.nl/
http://lii.org?recs=021578
Subjects:
* Art, Flemish
* Art, Dutch
Created by: mcb
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10. Congressional-Research-Service Reports
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"The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is the public policy
research arm of the US Congress. .... [I]t issues about 3,000
briefs, reports, short issue papers and longer position papers per
year. An arm of the Library of Congress, CRS is renowned for its
non-partisanship and in-depth analysis, but it does not make its
reports available to the public." This site provides a search
function to locate online CRS reports by keyword, phrase, or Order
Code.
http://2act.org/p/576.html
http://lii.org?recs=021442
Subjects:
* Legislative reference bureaus
* Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
* Public policy
Created by: saw
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11. Documents of the II Vatican Council
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Includes constitutions, declarations, and decrees relating to the
1962-1965 Vatican II Council. Contains the full text of documents
such as "Die Verbum," "Nostra Aetate," "Inter Mirifica," and
"Christus Dominus." Available in several languages in addition to
English. From the Vatican Archives.
http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/
http://lii.org?recs=021106
Subjects:
* Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965)
* Catholic Church
Created by: jh
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12. The Fungus Among Us
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"Fruit ferments, vegetables rot, feet itch, and mushrooms sprout
overnight on our lawns. These events all have one thing in common
? the unseen mycelia of thousands of species of fungi." The si
from the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, focuses on fungus
of Eastern North America, but it is a good introduction. Includes
facts, descriptions and pictures of dozens of mushrooms, folklore,
activities, and a sampling of a collection of clay models of
mushrooms.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Mushroom/English/
http://lii.org?recs=021464
Subjects:
* Fungi
* Mushrooms
Created by: mg
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13. Gravity Probe B: Testing Einstein's Universe
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Was Einstein's theory of general relativity correct? Gravity Probe
B, a relativity gyroscope experiment co-developed by NASA and
Stanford University scientists, will attempt to answer that
question. This site includes detailed information about the
project, lithographs, a timeline, a FAQ, scientific papers, an
image library, a glossary, classroom materials, and related
information.
http://einstein.stanford.edu/
http://lii.org?recs=021536
Subjects:
* Relativity (Physics)
* Space and time
Created by: nh
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14. John Muir Trail
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Provides information about the trail that runs 211 miles from
Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, encompassing some of the most
spectacular scenery in California. The site includes an overview
of the trail, history, a FAQ, a map and elevation profile, and
links to journals and sites for other parks, forests, and
wilderness areas.
http://www.pcta.org/about_trail/muir/over.asp
http://lii.org?recs=021564
Subjects:
* Trails
* John Muir Trail (Calif.)
* Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
Created by: nh
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15. Lasalocid in Eggs: Your Questions Answered
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Questions and answer about lasalocid, "a feed additive that is
used to prevent and treat a parasitic disease in chickens" in the
United Kingdom and Europe. Features a discussion of the occurrence
of lasalocid residues in eggs and the British Food Service
Agency's advice about the safety of eating eggs.
http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/multimedia/faq/lascaloidfaq/
http://lii.org?recs=021586
Subjects:
* Eggs
* Feed additives
* Chicken feed industry
Created by: je
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16. The Little Prince
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This interactive site is dedicated to this childrenâ??s book by
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Features a virtual exhibit about the
book's 1943 publication, advertising, and reviews; information
about translations; and an animated story about the book's
creation. Also includes games and an opportunity to write to the
Prince himself. Some material only available in French.
http://www.little-prince.org/
http://lii.org?recs=021440
Subjects:
* Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de, 1900-1944. Petit prince
* Fictitious characters
* Children's literature
Created by: mrm
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17. The Man Who Knew
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This site examines the career of John O'Neill, the FBI's leading
expert on Al Qaeda for six years. It analyzes events and
intelligence leading up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks. Features interviews and speeches, an Al Qaeda timeline,
and suggested further readings and links. Originally produced in
2002, the site includes 2004 updates on "John O'Neill and the 9/11
Commission." From the PBS Frontline series.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/knew/
http://lii.org?recs=021528
Subjects:
* O'Neill, John P., 1952-2001
* United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
* Qaida (Organization)
* September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
* Terrorism
* People
Created by: ne
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18. MI5: The Security Service
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Official site for the United Kingdom's defensive security
intelligence agency. Features a brief history of the organization,
information about the governing law, a description of major areas
of work, how it operates, work methods, myths and
misunderstandings, and related topics. Searchable.
http://www.mi5.gov.uk/
http://lii.org?recs=021582
Subjects:
* Great Britain. MI5
* Intelligence service
* Internal security
Created by: mcb
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19. Murder at Harvard
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Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American
Experience program on "one of the most notorious American crimes
of the 19th century," involving the disappearance of a prominent
Harvard physician and the events leading up to the trial for his
murder. Includes a program transcript, brief timeline of Western
medical history, image gallery of medical instruments and teaching
aids from the 19th century, a teacher's guide, and related
features.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/murder/
http://lii.org?recs=021550
Subjects:
* Parkman, George, 1790-1849
* Webster, John White, 1793-1850
* Evidence, Circumstantial
* Trials (Murder)
Created by: sf
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20. National Library Week/School Library Media Month
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Information about National Library Week, celebrated in April,
including a list of the celebration dates for upcoming years.
Provides the history of the celebration and links to library
promotional events. From the American Library Association (ALA).
http://www.ala.org/ala/pio/factsheets/nationallibrary.htm
http://lii.org?recs=016692
Subjects:
* National Library Week
* Special weeks
* LII classic content
Created by: cdt
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21. Nationwide Gravesite Locator
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This searchable database from the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs "contains more than three million records of veterans and
dependents buried in VA's 120 cemeteries since the Civil War. It
also has records of some burials in state veteran's cemeteries and
burials in Arlington National Cemetery from 1999 to the present."
Search results include military branch and rank, service dates,
and location of the gravesite.
http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/
http://lii.org?recs=021535
Subjects:
* Cemeteries
* National cemeteries
* Veterans
Created by: ksb
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22. Orbital Debris Frequently Asked Questions
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A FAQ on orbital debris, which is defined as "any man-made object
in orbit about the Earth which no longer serves a useful purpose."
Discusses sources and amount of debris in Earth's orbit, its
effect on spacecraft, and U.S. policy and guidelines on orbital
debris. From the NASA Orbital Debris Program Office.
http://www.orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/faqs.html
http://lii.org?recs=021565
Subjects:
* Space debris
* Space environment
Created by: je
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23. Picturing Modern America 1880-1920: Historical Thinking Exercises for
Middle and High School Students
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This site offers interactive activities aimed at deepening
"students' understanding of common topics in the study of modern
America 1880-1920" and building "students' skills in analyzing
primary sources, especially visual sources." Critical thinking
exercises cover topics such as women's history, child labor,
prairie life, industrialization, and social customs. From
Educational Development Center's Center for Children and
Technology.
http://www.edc.org/CCT/PMA/
http://lii.org?recs=021552
Subjects:
* History
* United States
Created by: sf
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24. poets.org
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Use this site from The Academy of American Poets to search for
poets and poetry, hear poems in the "Listening Booth," and locate
information about National Poetry Month, celebrated every April.
Includes news; an index of major poetry publishers, periodicals,
and distributors; an events calendar; and tip sheets on setting up
programs, events, and classes. "Poetry Awards" is a list of major
American poetry awards with recent recipients.
http://www.poets.org/
http://lii.org?recs=001794
Subjects:
* Poetry
* Poets
* LII classic content
Created by: cl
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25. Porgy & Bess: An American Voice
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Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Great
Performances program about the creation and early performances of
this George Gershwin opera. Includes essays, interviews, video
clips, and links to related sites.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/porgy/
http://lii.org?recs=021543
Subjects:
* Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess
* Opera
* Musical theater
Created by: sf
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26. Preliminary Report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy: Governors'
Draft
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"Released by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy on April 20,
2004, this document presents the Commission's preliminary findings
and recommendations for a new, coordinated, and comprehensive
national ocean policy." Includes an archive of related documents.
Searchable.
http://oceancommission.gov/documents/prelimreport/
http://lii.org?recs=021590
Subjects:
* Marine resources
* Oceanography and state
Created by: je
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27. Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi
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Profile of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi, the "pro-democracy campaigner
and leader of the opposition National League for Democracy party
(NLD) ... [who] has spend nine of the past 15 years in some form
of detention under Burma's military regime." Includes details of
the life of this 1991 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, photos, and
related news stories and information about Burma. From the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1950505.stm
http://lii.org?recs=021559
Subjects:
* Aung San Suu Kyi
* Women in politics
* Political activists
* Political prisoners
* Burma
* People
Created by: je
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28. Quirkyalone
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A Web site dedicated to so-called quirkyalones, quota community
[of people with] ... independent thought on singledom, life, and
love." These people are "romantics who resist the tyranny of
coupledom." This site provides the 2000 essay that sparked the
movement, a quiz to determine if you are a member, online
discussions forums, and information about International
Quirkyalone Day, February 14.
http://quirkyalone.net/qa/
http://lii.org?recs=021513
Subjects:
* Single people
Created by: mlc
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29. Rocky Mountain Arsenal: Turning Vision Into Action
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Official U.S. Army information about the land that "will become
the largest urban national wildlife refuge upon completion of the
final environmental cleanup program." Provides a history of the
Army land (located near Commerce City, Colorado) used to
manufacture chemical weapons, progress of the cleanup of the land,
information about public involvement in the project, and a photo
gallery.
http://www.pmrma.army.mil/
http://lii.org?recs=021558
Subjects:
* Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (Colo.)
* Hazardous waste site remediation
* Restoration ecology
* Wildlife refuges
Created by: je
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30. TV Turnoff
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Information about TV Turnoff Week, usually held the last week of
April. Includes tips and ideas for organizing, downloadable
posters, archives since 1999, and related links. From the
nonprofit organization Adbusters Media Foundation.
http://www.adbusters.org/metas/psycho/tvturnoff/
http://lii.org?recs=016768
Subjects:
* Television
* Television and children
* Television broadcasting
* LII classic content
Created by: cdt
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31. The UK's Intelligence Agencies
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An overview of the structure of British intelligence agencies:
Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) for external threats, Government
Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) ("set up in 1946, was born out
of the wartime code-breakers based in Bletchley Park"), and
Security Service (MI5) for internal threats. Also discusses the
Defence Intelligence Staff (DIS) and the Joint Intelligence
Committee (JIC). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3460275.stm
http://lii.org?recs=021580
Subjects:
* Intelligence service
* National security
Created by: mcb
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32. Vocational Information Center: Apprenticeship Training Resources
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A directory of resources relating to job apprenticeships,
including information for the United States, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and for specific trades.
http://www.khake.com/page58.html
http://lii.org?recs=021584
Subjects:
* Apprenticeship programs
* Occupational training
Created by: mcb
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33. Water for Profit: How Multinationals Are Taking Control of a Private
Resource
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"CBC Radio's special series on the privatization of water"
throughout the world. Includes transcripts and audio, statistics,
and information on bottled water, water treatment, water testing,
well water, and related topics. From the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBC).
http://www.cbc.ca/news/features/water/
http://lii.org?recs=021591
Subjects:
* Water utilities
* Privatization
* Water-supply
Created by: je
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34. Women's Rights and Democracy in the Arab World
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This paper reviews the political and educational rights of Arab
women, family law, and the impact of women's rights and democracy
in the Arab world. Provides an overview of issues facing Arab
women, and notes progress and pitfalls the United States faces in
encouraging women's equality in the Middle East. Opens directly
into a PDF file. From the Carnegie Endowment for International
Peace, Democracy and Rule of Law Project.
http://www.ceip.org/files/pdf/CarnegiePaper42.pdf
http://lii.org?recs=021530
Subjects:
* Women's rights
* United States
Created by: sek
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35. Zachor: Faith During the Holocaust
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This site documents Jewish faith during the Holocaust. It provides
information about Jewish communities affected, testimony from
adults and hidden children, and information about how observant
Jews managed to keep their faith and follow Jewish law during the
Holocaust. Site contains images of archival documents, abstracts
of books, photographs, and video. Available in English and Hebrew.
http://www.zachor.org.il/english/
http://lii.org?recs=021517
Subjects:
* Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
* Judaism
* Jewish way of life
Created by: bb
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