[ECP] [LII New This Week] November 9, 2006
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, November 9, 2006
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Arts and Humanities
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Kristallnacht: The November 1938 Pogroms
"On November 9, 1938, the Nazis unleashed a wave of pogroms against
Germany's Jews. In the space of a few hours, thousands of synagogues
and Jewish businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed. This event
came to be called Kristallnacht ('Night of Broken Glass') for the
shattered store windowpanes." This site features an exhibition with a
historical overview and details about what was destroyed. From the
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
URL: http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/focus/kristallnacht_02/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22852
Hate Sites on the net now.
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Technology/hate.html
Prejudice, TEACH CHARACTER EDUCATION
THERE WERE MANY WARS ON TERROR INSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
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Temperance & Prohibition
Collection of essays, images, and other material on the history of
prohibition in the U.S., "a measure designed to reduce drinking by
eliminating the businesses that manufactured, distributed, and sold
alcoholic beverages." Covers the U.S. brewing industry, the Woman's
Crusade of 1873-74, the Anti-Saloon League, the Prohibition Party, and
related topics. From The Ohio State University Department of History
and the Goldberg Program for Excellence in Teaching.
URL: http://prohibition.osu.edu
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22866
The Oral Tradition and the Teaching of History
moves from a liner writing process to pictures.
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Arts/Folktales.html
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Computers
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Amazon Mechanical Turk: Artificial Artificial Intelligence
This online service allows computer software designers to pose "Human
Intelligence Tasks" (HITs) for people to answer. Those who answer are
paid a nominal fee, and the designers incorporate the answers into
their programs. Includes a FAQ and list of HITs. (The name for the
service is based on an 18th century hoax in which a "mechanical
chess-playing automaton" beat almost all opponents.) From Amazon.com.
URL: http://www.mturk.com/mturk/welcome
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22867
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Chess: The Mechanical Turk
This 2005 article discusses how "during the 18th century, a
chess-playing automaton held audiences in Europe and America in
thrall" and how the machine was found to be a hoax in that "the Turk
was actually manipulated by someone hidden in the cabinet during the
performance." Includes details about how the Mechanical Turk operated
and how Edgar Allan Poe almost discovered the truth. From the Credit
Suisse online magazine.
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LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22865
The Early Computers
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/history_internet.html
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Government
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Bush Approval Rating Tracker
This site graphs approval ratings for President George W. Bush back to
his inauguration in January 2001. The data comes from three U.S.
opinion polls. Also includes brief descriptions of key events that may
have had an influence on the approval ratings. From the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/6038436.stm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22862
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The History of Veteran's Day
A timeline about the history of Veteran's Day. Topics include the
first Armistice Day in 1919 (which followed the "implementation of an
armistice ... between the Allies and Germany at the eleventh hour of
the eleventh day of November, 1918)," the changing of the name of the
holiday to Veteran's Day in 1954, and how this holiday was designated
by the federal government as the first Monday in October from
1971-1977. From the U.S. Army.
URL: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/faq/vetsday/vetshist.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22854
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United States Army Junior ROTC
"The United States Army's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or
JROTC, is designed to teach high school students the value of
citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal
responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in
them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline." This site provides a
brief history of the program, an overview of the curriculum, a list of
high schools with JROTC programs, and related material.
URL: http://gateway.usarmyjrotc.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22870
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Health
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Policy Issues: Moonshine
Policy publication about "moonshine" (or "non-commercial alcohol"),
"beverages [that] are generally not taxed or regulated, and their sale
and purchase cannot be easily monitored or quantified." Provides a
fact sheet and blue book module highlighting traditional
non-commercial beverages, public health considerations, and policy
implications. From the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).
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LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22864
Ever wonder why it is called Moonshine?
Ever wonder about the history of Moonshine?
Ever hear of the Whiskey Rebellion?
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/IEC/iecmusic2.html
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Law
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Capital Punishment: All Points of View on the Death Penalty
This site "deals with the execution of criminals found guilty of
having committed serious crimes. ... Most democracies in the world
have abandoned the death penalty. The U.S. and Japan and South Korea
are the only exceptions." Features data, a description of methods
(such as hanging, electric chair, firing squad, and lethal injection),
material about the status of the death penalty worldwide, and links to
related sites. From the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance.
URL: http://www.religioustolerance.org/execute.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22858
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People
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A Sad Flower in the Sand
Companion website to a film about John Fante, "the renegade author
whose highly autobiographical novels illustrate his deep-rooted love
of Los Angeles and his struggles working through poverty and
prejudice." Features a biographical essay, brief profiles of selected
works (including "Ask the Dust" and "Full of Life"), clips from the
film, and links to related websites. From Independent Television
Service (ITVS).
URL: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sadflowerinthesand/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22779
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Regional: California
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California Museum: Hall of Fame
Biographies of individuals inducted into this hall of fame established
in 2006 for "extraordinary Californians who have made their mark on
the state, the nation and the world." Some of the individuals profiled
include Cesar Chavez, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, Frank Gehry, Bille
Jean King, John Muir, Sally Ride, and Alice Walker. From the
California Museum for History, Women & the Arts (formerly the
California State History Museum).
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LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22876
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Pier 70 San Francisco: Historic Shipyard at Potrero Point
Background and historic and modern photos of "Potrero Point ...
[which] was the most important center of western U.S. heavy industry
for well over 100 years." Also provides material about "Dogpatch," a
neighborhood on the eastern edge of Potrero Hill, which "includes the
city's largest collection of 19th and early 20th Century workers
cottages." Also includes details about current uses and future
development. From a member of the Citizens Advisory Group for Pier 70.
URL: http://pier70sf.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19612
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Regions of the World
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Japan In-Depth: History & Culture: Traditional Annual Events
Collection of descriptions of traditional annual festivals and events
in Japan, such as the Sapporo Snow Festival, Setsubun (bean-throwing
festival), Soma-Nomaoi (wild horse racing), Dai-Chochin Matsuri (giant
lantern festival), Shichi-Go-San (children's shrine-visiting day), and
Tori-no-Ichi (rake fair). From the Japan National Tourist Organization.
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LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22873
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On This Day, 29 October: 1998: Apartheid Report Accuses South Africa Leaders
Historical essay related to the publication in 1998 of the report of
South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that "accused
leading figures from across the political spectrum of human rights
violations." Includes a timeline, audio clips, and a link to 1998-99
coverage of the report, the hearings, and key figures mentioned in the
report (such as P.W. Botha and Mangosuthu Buthelezi). From the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
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LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22863
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Voices From the Wall: Personal Stories About the Fall of the Berlin Wall
This site from 2006 celebrates the 16th anniversary of the
reunification of Germany (October 3, 1990) and how the Berlin Wall
came down starting on November 9, 1989. Features a timeline with video
clips about the Berlin Wall, personal accounts, and material about how
the wall has been "dismantled, destroyed, and commemorated." Includes
links to related sites. From the German Embassy, Washington, D.C.
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LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22851
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Science
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Milestones of Flight
Companion to an exhibition highlighting "some of the major 'firsts' in
aviation and space history." Features illustrated descriptions of the
1903 Wright Flyer (first successful airplane), Ryan NYP "Spirit of St.
Louis" (first solo transatlantic flight), Sputnik I (first artificial
satellite), Gemini IV (first American spacewalk), Breitling Orbiter 3
Gondola (first nonstop around-the-world balloon flight), and others.
From the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal100/gal100.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22875
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Special of the Month: Aviation Month
This annotated collection of links celebrates Aviation History Month
in November. Topics include aviation and flight history, biographies,
museums, women in aviation, and World War II. Includes a section on
aviator Adela Riek Scharr ("the first women licensed to fly
commercially in St. Louis and one of the first women to serve as a
pilot with the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron") and aviation
activities for children. From the St. Louis Public Library.
URL: http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/netsrc/avi.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22874
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The World Conservation Union (IUCN): Global Marine Programme
Background and publications from this program focusing on marine
issues such as "integrated coastal and marine management, fisheries,
marine protected areas, larger marine ecosystems, as well as coral
reef rehabilitation, and the effects of coral bleaching and climate
change." Features reports, photos, press releases, and links to
related websites. From the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
URL: http://www.iucn.org/themes/marine/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22860
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Society & Social Science
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American Indian Heritage Month
This site commemorates the historical participation of Native
Americans in the U.S. armed forces. Topics include American Indian
Medal of Honor Recipients, Native American women veterans, and Native
Americans in World War II and the Korean War. Includes links to
related sites. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
URL: http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/nativeamerican01/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22853
Learn About Navajo Codetalkers Dictionary
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/IEC/iecFirstNation2.html
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Finding Exurbia: America's Fast-Growing Communities at the Metropolitan Fringe
This October 2006 policy study "details a new effort to locate and
describe the exurbs of large metropolitan areas in the United States.
It defines exurbs as communities located on the urban fringe that have
at least 20 percent of their workers commuting to jobs in an urbanized
area, exhibit low housing density, and have relatively high population
growth." Provides highlights from the findings and the full report.
From the Brookings Institution.
URL: http://www.brookings.edu/metro/pubs/20061017_exurbia.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22823
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Why Question the Military's JROTC Program?
This site provides a critical evaluation of the Junior Reserve
Officers Training Program (JROTC) in high schools. Topics include
JROTC and violence, costs, military recruitment, local control of
education, and potential discrimination. Also includes a list of
alternatives to joining the JROTC. From the Central Committee for
Conscientious Objectors (CCCO).
URL: http://www.objector.org/jrotc/why.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22871
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