LII> [LIIWEEK] April 24, 2003
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Iraq 2003: Sources of News
Librarian-selected links to Iraq and war information,
covering both mainstream and alternative press. Includes
links to independent and alternative media, peace movement
organizations, government news releases, mainstream news
coverage (U.S., Canada, and international), military news
sources, think tanks, blogs from embedded journalists, and
many other resources. From the Leddy Library, University of
Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
http://cronus.uwindsor.ca/units/leddy/2002.nsf/HelpSubjectGu idesIraq2003
Subjects: Iraq -- News...
Created by cdt
A Mother's Day Tribute
Several articles describe how Mother's Day (the second
Sunday in May) was founded by Anna Jarvis in tribute to her
mother, Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis, for her tireless
accomplishments and selfless humanitarian services as a
mother. The articles include portraits, photos, the
Birthplace Museum, the International Mother's Day Shrine,
the meaning of carnation symbols, and genealogical data of
the Jarvis family.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvtaylor/jarvis.htm
Subjects: Jarvis, Anna | Mother's Day...
Created by jh
Appliance411.com
This consumer information site offers "general home
appliance information," with sections for purchasing, home
service, repair parts, and links to major home appliance
manufacturers. Highlights include Q?A Forums (for posting
appliance-related questions), a glossary of appliance part
terms, and information about retro appliances. Promotional
materials on the site are clearly marked.
http://www.appliance411.com/
Subjects: Household appliances...
Created by sf
ArabNet: Kuwait
Information on Kuwait, or Dawlat al-Kuwayt, from an Arab
perspective. Provides a quick overview with facts and
statistics, as well as sections on history, geography,
business, culture, transportation, and tourism information.
Includes links to related Web sites. From ArabNet
Technology, Saudi Research and Marketing Group.
http://www.arab.net/kuwait/
Subjects: Kuwait...
Created by cdt
ArabNet: Saudi Arabia
Information on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or Al-Mamlaka
al-Arabiya as-Saudiya, from an Arab perspective. Provides a
quick overview with facts and statistics, as well as
sections on history, geography, business, culture,
transportation, and tourism information. Includes links to
related Web sites. From ArabNet Technology, Saudi Research
and Marketing Group.
http://www.arab.net/saudi/
Subjects: Saudi Arabia...
Created by cdt
ArabNet: Syria
Information on Syria, or the Syrian Arab Republic, from an
Arab perspective. Provides a quick overview with facts and
statistics, as well as sections on history, geography,
business, culture, transportation, and tourism information.
Includes links to related Web sites. From ArabNet
Technology, Saudi Research and Marketing Group.
http://www.arab.net/syria/
Subjects: Syria...
Created by cdt
Arms Sales Monitoring Project
This program "works for restraint in the global production
and trade of weapons." Searchable site includes information
about the project's campaign areas (such as terrorism,
subsidies, small arms, landmines, and ballistic missiles),
as well as numerous publications. Offers arms sales
statistics, and links to related organizations and
information. From the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.fas.org/asmp/
Subjects: Arms control...
Created by dl
Biography.com: Mother's Day
This site celebrates Mother's Day by featuring the
biographies of famous moms--celebrities, rock stars,
athletes, royalty, politicians, supermodels, media
personalities, and more. The site includes the origins of
Mother's Day and a section for submitting tributes to mothers.
http://www.biography.com/features/mother/
Subjects: Mother's Day...
Created by jh
Delaware: "It's Good Being First"
The official tourism Web site of the first of the U.S.
states to sign the Declaration of Independence. There is
information about attractions, events, accommodations,
dining, and more. There are links to related resources,
including one with state facts and emblems. An introduction
with some information for foreign visitors is available in
French, German, Spanish, and Swedish.
http://www.visitdelaware.com/
Subjects: Delaware...
Created by mg
Eggcyclopedia
"Within this volume are facts and figures, definitions and
diagrams, graphs ... related to various aspects of the egg.
From air cell to yolk with such diverse topics as games and
mythology, cooking tips and nutrient content tucked in
between, the information is all arranged alphabetically by
subject." Some of the "facts" are debatable, such as the
argument that caging chickens "is actually designed for the
welfare of the birds." From the American Egg Board.
http://www.aeb.org/eggcyclopedia/main_frame_page.html
Subjects: Eggs...
Created by jh
How Easter Works
Explains "the origin and significance of the Easter holiday
and of many of the traditions associated with it." Includes
information about religious, commercial, and worldwide
celebrations; an explanation of Easter's date; and links to
related resources. From How Stuff Works.
http://people.howstuffworks.com/easter.htm
Subjects: Easter...
Created by cdt
How Income Taxes Work
A history of the federal income tax and basic explanation of
the tax process. Includes overviews of alternative tax ideas
(flat tax and national sales tax), and links to related
information. From How Stuff Works.
http://people.howstuffworks.com/income-tax.htm
Subjects: Income tax -- United States...
Created by cdt
International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations
This organization provides "a forum for support and the
exchange of information between the worldwide associations"
concerned with the disease known as amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease (MND). Searchable
site includes a directory of international organizations, as
well as news and a chat room. A collection of resource tools
and literature is under construction, and will require
registration when completed.
http://www.alsmndalliance.org
Subjects: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...
Created by ad
Iraq: The Cradle of Civilization at Risk: Cultural Heritage
and Historical Monuments
Directory that "looks from a cultural and historical
perspective at present developments concerning the military
conflict in Iraq." Provides annotated links to international
news articles from 1991 to the present. Includes links to
selected articles and documents, museums and collections
(art and archaeology), and online resources. Available in
English, German, and French. From H-Museum at H-Net, "an
international consortium of scholars and teachers."
http://www.h-museum.net/iraq.html
Subjects: Iraq -- Antiquities...
Created by cdt
Job Shadowing 2003
Nationwide program that provides students with "an up-close
look at the world of work" by matching them with workplace
mentors. Provides materials for employers, educators, and
students; a newsletter and news updates; job shadowing
statistics; and details of state and national Job Shadow Day
activities. A coordinated effort of America's Promise,
Junior Achievement, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the
U.S. Department of Education.
http://www.jobshadow.org/
Subjects: Vocational education...
Created by jh
Mead Made Complicated
This site provides exhaustive information on the making,
tasting, history, and science of mead, a fermented beverage
made of water, honey, malt, and yeast. It includes a
glossary, a quiz for beginners and experienced mead makers,
current news, and mead resources. Available in English and French.
http://www.meadmadecomplicated.org/
Subjects: Mead...
Created by jh
Microbes.info: The Microbiology Information Portal
This searchable directory of microbiology resources includes
links to sites about specific microbiology disciplines
(environmental, food, industrial, medical, veterinary),
education, employment, organizations, companies,
publications, news, events, articles, and FAQs. The
directory, compiled by a microbiologist, includes
information of interest to both scientists and the general public.
http://www.microbes.info/
Subjects: Microbiology...
Created by sf
Mike Johnson Marine Natural History Photography
A collection of over 150 nature photographs taken in
Southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico.
Many of the photographs are underwater ones of whales,
sunfish, crabs, rays, and other marine life. There are also
a few underwater video clips. Students may use the images
for class reports if "they properly credit the source."
http://www.earthwindow.com/
Subjects: Nature photography -- California, Southern...
Created by dl
Mocha Moms: Stay at Home Mothers of Color
"Mocha Moms, Inc. exists to give support and encouragement
to at-home mothers of color whose decision to not work
full-time outside the home puts them at odds with the
majority of women in their culture." The site provides a
list of chapters around the U.S., links, and a number of
message boards about child rearing and other family topics.
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Subjects: Mothers -- Self-help groups...
Created by jh
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
This site offers "articles, standards of practice,
resources, and glossaries" for nonprofit management. Topics
include fundraising and financial stability, governance,
staff development and organizational capacity,
accountability and evaluation, volunteer management,
communications and marketing, management and leadership,
advocacy, and technology. Searchable.
http://www.nonprofitbasics.org/
Subjects: Nonprofit organizations...
Created by sf
North Carolina
This official tourism Web site has information about
attractions, events, lodging, and dining; maps; suggested
itineraries; and more. Among the many articles are features
on regions, towns, golf, food, the Wright brothers and their
flight, and three North Carolina authors: journalist Charles
Kuralt, mystery writer Margaret Maron, and novelist Jan
Karon. Site is searchable and has links to related resources.
http://www.visitnc.com/
Subjects: North Carolina...
Created by mg
Painted from Nature: Engravings and Lithographs by Women
Botanical Illustrators of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
Brief biographies of fifteen artists, with a representative
work of each. There is a brief essay on botanical
illustration at the beginning of the tour (access from
bottom of Introduction page). The artists are Maria Merian,
Elizabeth Blackwell, Clara Pope, Magdalena Bouchard, Augusta
Withers, Mary Lawrence, Mrs. Priscilla Susan Bury, the
Misses Maund, Augustine Dufour, Miss S.A. Drake, Elizabeth
Twining, Anne Pratt, Mrs. Clarissa W. Munger Badger, and
Jane Loudon.
http://www.haleysteele.com/exhibition/wbi/
Subjects: Botanical illustration...
Created by mg
PolishRootsR: The Polish Genealogy Source
Searchable directory of "materials of interest to those
researching their Polish ancestry." Although the site
focuses on genealogical resources (for example, surname
search, online forum, databases), it will be of interest to
anyone looking for information about Polish history,
customs, geography, and heraldry. Includes links to
information in both English and Polish.
http://www.polishroots.org
Subjects: Poland...
Created by ad
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Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
The purpose of this nonprofit organization is "to establish
and maintain a society of Deaf Gays and Lesbians to
encourage and promote educational, economical, and social
welfare; to foster fellowship; to defend our rights; and
advance our interests as Deaf Gay and Lesbian citizens
concerning social justice." Site offers fact sheets, chapter
and event information, a necrology, and a discussion group.
http://www.rad.org/
Subjects: Deaf -- North America -- Societies, etc....
Created by mrm
Secret of Photo 51
This companion site to a PBS NOVA episode "investigates the
seminal role that Rosalind Franklin and her remarkable X-ray
photograph played" in the discovery of the double helix
structure of DNA. Includes background materials, program
transcript, images, a slide show, and related resources.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/photo51/
Subjects: Franklin, Rosalind, 1920-1958...
Created by sf
STS-107 Investigation Reference Page
Documents and images related to the accident investigation
of the space shuttle Columbia's flight STS-107. Offers
photos of debris, diagrams of recovered components, and
other shuttle and accident imagery. Documents include mishap
response status reports, press releases, public meeting and
press briefing transcripts, e-mail exchanges, and
investigation updates. An acronym list is included for
interpretation of timelines and technical reports. From NASA
Human Spaceflight.
http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/investigation/
Subjects: Columbia (Spacecraft) -- Accidents...
Created by cdt
The World Factbook: Syria
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell
history of Syria. From The World Factbook, published
annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sy.html
Subjects: Syria...
Created by cdt
The World Factbook: Turkey
Key facts, maps, statistics, demographics, and a nutshell
history of Turkey. From The World Factbook, published
annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/tu.html
Subjects: Turkey...
Created by cdt
Welfare Information Network (WIN)
WIN is a "clearinghouse for information, policy analysis,
and technical assistance related to welfare, workforce
development, and other human and community services,"
created to serve "policy makers, program developers and
community leaders, including state and local officials,
foundation executives, academic researchers, service
providers and advocates." The dozens of welfare issues
include rural, tribal, family, housing, work, and research
and management topics, each with WIN documents and links to
related sites. From The Finance Project.
http://www.financeprojectinfo.org/win/
Subjects: Public welfare -- United States...
Created by saw
The official tourism Web site for Pennsylvania. It has
information about nature and outdoor activities, arts and
entertainment (includes shopping), historic sites, and
accommodations and dining. A special section for children
includes tips for family travel, state emblem information,
interactive games and activities, and a few lesson plans for
teachers. Searchable.
http://www.experiencepa.com/
Subjects: Pennsylvania...
Created by mg
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