************************************************************** K12NewsLetters - From Educational CyberPlayGround http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ ************************************************************** ************************************************************* Educational CyberPlayGround A learning site that celebrates diversity in students' background while highlighting the variety in students' preferred approaches to learning. The site provides opportunities for parents, teachers, and librarians, even with limited online experience, to learn how to use the World Wide Web to provide more effective teaching. http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ ************************************************************** From: "Karen G. Schneider, LII" <kgs@xxxxxxx> To: Multiple recipients of list <liiweek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 11:40:35 -0800 (PST) Subject: [LIIWEEK] January 9, 2003 ********************************************************************** lii.org: Librarians' Index to the Internet NEW THIS WEEK for January 9, 2003 ********************************************************************** To read lii.org New This Week on the Web, go to: http://lii.org/ntw To see MORE resources added this week, go to: http://lii.org/mntw To see over 11,000 other great resources, go to: http://lii.org/ ********************************************************************** INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING OFF OR ON THIS LIST are at: http://lii.org/search/file/mailinglist ********************************************************************** THIS WEEK FROM LIBRARIANS' INDEX TO THE INTERNET... In New This Week (the list below, also at http://lii.org/ntw ), Get your two bits' worth in about the proposed designs for the California quarter, then browse sites related to drinks, hangovers, diets, Harry Potter, peace action, puns, weather, writers, chemistry, Cleopatra, freedom of information, and marine mammals. Resources with a Pacific flavor include a San Francisco commercial property locator, California environmental documents, and a site featuring salmon spawning information for the Puget Sound. More New This Week ( http://lii.org/mntw ) -- Another luscious bumper crop from organizations within the University of California system. Feast your eyes on cathedrals and burlesque entertainers, click your way through a database of Box Brownie cameras, then visit gods, goddesses, and women photographers. Bon appetit! Karen G. Schneider, Coordinator, lii.org Martha Gifford, Wendy Hyman, Pat Fell, & Bill Moseley Tom McGibney & Maria Brandt, Project Editors And over 100 contributors! ********************************************************************** lii.org (Librarians' Index to the Internet) is funded by the Library of California,www.library.ca.gov/loc with additional grant funding from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian, and from the California Digital Library. Web hosting provided by UC Berkeley SunSITE. ********************************************************************** All About Hangovers Before you "experience the self-induced pain of a hangover," examine the causes, symptoms, preventions, and cures presented on this site. Hangover Links raises common questions on drinking and provides helpful answers to eliminate the plight of the "pink elephant" syndrome. http://www.all-about-hangovers.com/ Subjects: Alcohol -- Physiological effect... Created by jh California Quarter Design Concept Finalist Poll See the top twenty designs for the Golden State's quarter, and tell Governor Davis which one you like best. He will select five and send his choices to the U.S. Mint, and the Mint will then "review and revise the five designs to meet the appropriateness and coinability criteria." Suggested designs feature surfers, goldminers, and (in at least ten of the images) the Golden Gate Bridge. http://134.186.46.107/ Subjects: Quarter-dollar... Created by kgs Chemistry-Based QuickTime, Shockwave Flash, GIF Animations, and Streaming Audio A collection of "animations [that] support the teaching of concepts in chemistry in freshman through graduate level courses." Concepts include chemiluminescence, electrophoresis, gas chromatography, spectroscopy, and more. From a professor at Sam Houston State University, Texas. http://www.shsu.edu/~chm_tgc/sounds/sound.html Subjects: Chemistry... Created by dl Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World "An interactive guide to the Ancient Art Collection of The Art Institute of Chicago" that focuses on the three cultures of the ancient Mediterranean: Italy, Egypt, and Greece. Eighteen objects are featured, each with close-up views and related stories in audio. There are also a timeline, glossary which comes with an audio pronunciation guide, maps, and lesson plans for grades 4 through 12. Also available in Spanish, except for the audio files and lesson plans. http://www.artic.edu/cleo/ Subjects: Art, Ancient... Created by dl Computer Science An annotated collection of links arranged by category. Included are dictionaries, encyclopedias, electronic journals, algorithm collections, associations, organization, societies, programming languages, courses, tutorials, employment, and much more. New items and those only accessible through the University of Albany are indicated. From the University at Albany Libraries. http://library.albany.edu/subject/csci.htm Subjects: Computer science -- Directories Created by dl Diets of the World Four global diets are presented to entice Americans towards healthier bodies: Chinese, concentrating on disease-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals foods; French, employing less speed-eating and reducing nonnutritious snacks; Japanese, promoting visual appeal and reverence; and Mediterranean, stressing vegetarian and "greens." Tips on stocking the pantry and recipes are provided "to adapt healthy global cuisines to American tastes." http://webmd.lycos.com/content/pages/7/3234_2038 Subjects: Nutrition... Created by jh Documents A collection of over 2,500 "documents, maps, articles, and reports on the California environment including Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), educational pamphlets, water usage bulletins, and county plans." Browsable, and searchable by keyword, title, author, and document type. From the Digital Library Project, University of California, Berkeley. http://elib.cs.berkeley.edu/docs/ Subjects: California -- Environmental conditions... Created by tm FOIAdvocates This site on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has a guide to state public records laws, sample FOIA request and appeal letters, links to the text of the act and other online resources, a bibliography, and a FAQ. From a legal firm specializing in FOIA issues. http://www.foiadvocates.com/ Subjects: Freedom of information... Created by mg FRAC: Food Research and Action Center "The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is a leading national organization working to improve public policies to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States." Its Web site provides statistics on hunger, information on government programs such as food stamps and WIC, news, and analyses of reports. http://www.frac.org/ Subjects: Hunger... Created by sf International A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) International A.N.S.W.E.R. focuses its efforts on opposing U.S. war with Iraq. Activities include organizing mass demonstrations (such as the January 18, 2003 march and rally in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere). The Web site includes information about local and regional organizing centers, flyers to download, a list of endorsers, and the "scenarios" motivating these activities. http://internationalanswer.org/ Subjects: War on Terrorism, 2001- -- Underground movements... Created by kgs International High IQ Society Puzzles and IQ tests from this group that welcomes "people from all walks of life who have an IQ in the top five percent of the population and who want to be part of our global community" on the Internet. http://www.highiqsociety.org/ Subjects: Puzzles... Created by sf Mascagni: Images from Anatomia Universa Paolo Mascagni (1725-1815) created Anatomia Universa, a series of 88 plates depicting human anatomy in detail. The plates are so large that they have never been bound. The site shows the 44 hand-colored plates, digitized to allow users to view them interactively; there is also information on Mascagni's career and publications. This beautiful resource is from the University of Iowa's Hardin Library. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/mascagni/ Subjects: Mascagni, Paolo, 1755-1815... Created by bb Miscositas.com Developed for both students and teachers, this multicultural site contains a collection of picture books in English, French, and Spanish. There are suggested curricula for each story for the respective languages as well as related links. http://www.miscositas.com/ Subjects: Children's literature... Created by dl Musée Mécanique Online Information and a virtual exhibit for "one of the largest privately owned collections of Antique coin-operated automatic mechanical musical instruments in the world," located at Pier 45 in San Francisco. http://museemecanique.citysearch.com/ Subjects: Mechanical musical instruments... Created by kgs National Network to End the War Against Iraq "A nation-wide coalition of over 140 peace and justice, student and faith-based organizations" united in opposition to U.S. conflict with Iraq. Includes information about current and past actions, positions, members, news links, and more. http://www.endthewar.org/ Subjects: Peace movements... Created by kgs Neurosurgical Diseases and Disorders Includes information on traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, epilepsy, stroke, adult hydrocephalus, movement disorders, neuroendoscopic disorders, pain syndromes, pediatric conditions, peripheral nerve disorders, and spinal disorders. From the Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles. http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/ Subjects: Nervous system -- Diseases... Created by tm Not In Our Name Bay Area The Bay Area chapter for an organization of "people of conscience who cannot stand silent as our government wages war without limits of time and space." The current focus of Not In Our Name is the possibility of conflict with Iraq. Includes an events calendar, history of recent protests, a Statement of Conscience, a Pledge of Resistance, contact information, and other resources. http://www.notinourname.net/~bayarea/ Subjects: War on Terrorism, 2001- ... Created by kgs Puns Galore Those who enjoy plays on words will appreciate this searchable and browsable collection of over 500 puns. There are also a random pun generator and related links. http://www.punsgalore.com/ Subjects: Puns and punning... Created by dl Salmon Spawning in the South Puget Sound Region Find out what type of salmon spawn when and where in Washington's South Puget Sound region. Photos of salmon, peak spawning dates, and driving directions are followed by links to information on the salmon life cycle and migration routes. From the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, whose mission is to increase salmon populations "through habitat restoration, community education, and fish production activities." http://www.ups.edu/faculty/jmelliott/spawnsites.html Subjects: Salmon... Created by btb Satyajit Ray Film and Study Collection Contains a biography, filmography, articles, quotes from critics, and a list of books by and about Satyajit Ray. Also features artwork of the Indian film director. From the University of California, Santa Cruz. http://arts.ucsc.edu/rayFASC/ Subjects: Ray, Satyajit, 1921-1992... Created by tm SF Prospector Allows users to identify available commercial property in San Francisco by using a geographic information system (GIS) database with interactive maps. Also calculates current demographic/economic statistics and business counts (including business types, names, and addresses) for specific locations and/or geographically by zip code, neighborhood, redevelopment area, or supervisorial district. http://sfgov.org/site/sfprospector_index.asp Subjects: Commercial real estate -- California... Created by dmp Tasting Wine "Everything about wine tasting: wine terms, vintage charts, food and wine, serving wine, tasting wine, wine glasses, and more." http://www.tasting-wine.com/ Subjects: Wine tasting... Created by jh The History of Beer Using simple terms this site explains the history of beer, the brewing process, its various styles, and the growing craft industry, including homemade and specialty beers, brewpubs, and cooking with beer. http://www.history-of-beer.com/ Subjects: Beverages... Created by jh The History of Cider From "sweet cider" to "hard cider," cider production is straightforwardly explained. The site provides information on both its origins and its current popularity, including the cider regions of the world. The "core" of good cider making starts with a good apple. http://www.history-of-cider.com/ Subjects: Beverages... Created by jh The History of Whisky This site outlines the origin of whiskey (whisky, in most of the U.K.), the methods of distillation from blends of grain (barley, corn, maize, wheat, and/or rye), and its enduring popularity from time immemorial to the present. Additionally, it differentiates among the types, varieties, and characters among the American, Irish, and Scottish blends and explains the growing trend of whiskey popularity and production globally. http://www.history-of-whisky.com/ Subjects: Beverages... Created by jh The Marine Mammal Center This Northern California non-profit organization works through rescue, research, and education programs to "recognize human interdependence with marine mammals [and] foster their survival and the conservation of their habitat." Includes news, a FAQ, related links, and a guide, What to do if you find a stranded marine mammal. http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/ Subjects: Marine mammals... Created by lcw The Paleontological Institute of the Russian Academy of Science in Moscow, Russia An exhibit of photographs of the "world's largest paleontological institute." Topics include the architectural motifs of the institute, Mongolian dinosaurs, and Pleistocene and Tertiary mammals. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/pin/pin.html Subjects: Paleontology... Created by tm The Sugar Quill This searchable archive of Harry Potter fan fiction (short stories based on J.K. Rowling's novels, written by devotees of the series) and art has the aim of "encouraging people of all ages to write, and to strive to become better writers, by allowing others to beta-read and make suggestions to help them." Potter enthusiasts are encouraged to "have fun and obsess freely" on several discussion forums relating to the books and the art of writing. http://www.sugarquill.net/ Subjects: Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)... Created by dfs What's Up With the Weather? This site examines "the science and politics of one of the most controversial issues of the 21st century: the truth about global warming." Topics include fossil fuel consumption, the role ice cores play in our global environment, and predictions for "what would happen to the world's coastlines if the West Antarctic Ice Sheet melted." Includes a teacher's guide and a FAQ. A production of Nova and Frontline, programs produced by the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/warming/ Subjects: Climatic changes... Created by sf Writers on America "In what sense do you see yourself as an American writer?" was asked of novelists, critics, historians, and poets: Elmaz Abinader, Julia Alvarez, Robert Olen Butler, Michael Chabon, Billy Collins, Robert Creeley, David Herbert Donald, Richard Ford, Linda Hogan, Mark Jacobs, Charles Johnson, Bharati Mukherjee, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Robert Pinskey. Their responses reflect America's diversity, struggle, laughter, sorrow, and democracy. From the Office of International Information Programs of the U.S. Department of State. http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/writers/ Subjects: Authors, American... 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