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The Fun Works: For Careers You Never Knew Existed -------------------------
This website allows students ages 11-15 to explore various careers
in the arts, music, sports, science, technology, medicine, and
engineering suited to their personal interests. It includes
quizzes to focus on aptitudes, games and puzzles to provide a
glimpse of the jobs, and information about necessary education,
typical salaries, and the nature of the work. From the Educational
Development Center.

http://www.thefunworks.org/
http://lii.org?recs=027029
Subjects:
* Occupations
* Vocational guidance
Created by: bb

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History of Flight From Around the World -----------------------------------------------
"Many nations gave birth to aviation. ... To recognize these
contributions, we asked the International Council of Aeronautical
Sciences (ICAS) to have each ICAS country identify its pioneers
and present the story of its national achievements in aerospace."
Features country profiles for nearly two dozen countries and
pioneer profiles for individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci and the
Wright brothers. From the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics (AIAA).

http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=307
http://lii.org?recs=027039
Subjects:
* Aeronautics
* Flight
Created by: mcb

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National Clearinghouse for U.S.-Japan Studies -------------------------------
This site from Indiana University provides information about Japan
for teachers, students, and the general public. It features a
"Japan Digests" section with essays on a "wide variety of topics
... [such] as haiku, kabuki, rice, Japanese education, economics,
and Japanese-American internment," annotated lists of recommended
websites about Japan arranged by topic (such as architecture,
food, pop culture, and women), lesson plans, news headlines, and
more.

http://www.indiana.edu/~japan/
http://lii.org?recs=027042
Subjects:
* Japan
* Area studies
Created by: mcb
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Education World Weekly Newsletter Vol. 9 Issue 32
August 09, 2005

Sites to See: Airplanes
Looking for history, math, and science activities and resources
for your next transportation or aviation unit? Look no farther!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites065.shtml
[NOTE: Some of the sites mentioned have been previously posted.
Don’t miss: Boeing’s Wonder of Flight
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/wonder_of_flight/index.html
Includes two sections: How Things Fly and A Century of Discovery - Phyllis ]

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“Fad to Fundamental: Airmail in America
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/airmail/
Learn how the U.S. Post Office Department created the framework for America's commercial aviation industry. From 1918-1926, a few daredevil pilots and some aging aircraft made history and bound the country together by air.” Includes information on the airplanes, biographies of the pilots, a history timeline, a flight adventure game, and more.


Online Exhibits (scroll down)
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibits/2_exhibits.html
[NOTE: Home page and other pages from http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Virtual Field Trip: Principles of Flight
http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000710/Introduction.html
From the site:
“Travel through air and time to learn the history and science of flight.”

Flight Resources
http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/exhibits/1000710/Resources.html

Other Virtual Field Trips
http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/ali/vft.php
From the site:
“A virtual field trip can quickly transport your students to a national museum or even a dinosaur dig. Bring content experts into your classroom to enrich special units of study. Many of our events have opportunities for students to have live interaction with scientists and content experts.”

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Forces of Flight
http://www.planemath.com/activities/pmenterprises/forces/forces1.html
From the site: “the basics of why planes fly”
[NOTE: Home Page http://www.planemath.com/ previously posted.
“Welcome to PlaneMath, a place to learn cool things about math and aeronautics!” – Phyllis ]

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PBS Teacher Previews: December 4-10, 2005
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Nature
"Flight School" TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, December 4, 2005
8 - 9:00 pm
This episode tells the astonishing story of how an
experimental, artificial breeding and training program, in
which surrogate human "parents" teach chicks how to fly and
migrate, is helping to coax North America's endangered whooping
cranes back from the brink of extinction. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1
year)

Download our teacher's guide in which students learn about the
importance of taking responsibility for nature and protecting
it for future generations.

http://www.pbs.org/nature/flightschool

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NOVA"Mountain of Ice"TV> PBSOL> Middle / High SchoolTuesday, December 6, 20058 - 9:00 pmMountaineers and scientists battle the snowy precipices ofAntarctica's highest peak, the Vinson Massif. The film featuresthe voice of Jon Krakauer, mountaineer and best-selling author.His high-risk expedition to scale the icy peak is interwovenwith the epic story of the race to reach the South Pole in1912. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Download a lesson plan in which students graph and analyzechemical concentrations from ice core data.http://www.pbs.org/nova/vinson/

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Boat Peoples of Indochina
Profdev>
High School

Gain an insight into the horrific experiences of the "boat
people" through narratives of Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese
survivors and refugees of the Indochina wars.

http://collections.ic.gc.ca/boatpeople/frameset2.html

[NOTE: Other pages from http://collections.ic.gc.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
[See also: INDEPENDENT LENS: "SEOUL TRAIN" airs December 13, 10PM.
"SEOUL TRAIN" (http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/seoultrain/ ) “exposes the complex geopolitics and bureaucracy threatening the East Asian peace process.” – Phyllis ]
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History of Business Journalism
http://www.bizjournalismhistory.org/
"Business journalism is one of the most fascinating aspects of media in recent years as it has documented such well-known corporate scandals as Enron, WorldCom, Adelphia Communications, HealthSouth and Tyco. Browse through this timeline of important events in business journalist history and learn more about the significance of the field."
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Aerial Imagery--United States--Maps
New Imagery Added to National Map
Source: USGS
http://nmviewogc.cr.usgs.gov/viewer.htm
"USGS Digital Orthophoto Quarter Quadrangles with 1-meter ground resolution are now available for most of the United States and its territories. These images, which are available for viewing in The National Map Viewer, are black and white, natural color, or color infrared. Additionally, the images may be downloaded in both native and GeoTIFF formats from the National Center for Earth Resources Observation (EROS)."

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Specialty Databases--Answers.com
Source: Answers.com
Answers.com Makes Educators Toolkit Available
http://www.teachers.answers.com/
Great idea! Will other search tools do the same thing? They should.

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Database of USA Zip Codes
http://www.usazip.info/
Also includes Area Codes and Census Data
Select a state, then a county, and then the town by zip code.

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CPL Internet Gazette
Volume 7, issue 9
September, 2005
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“Another interesting site is gCensus, http://www.gcensus.com/index.php, which combines census data with Google Maps. On the homepage you will see a map of the United States with red bubbles, which you click on to see data for the specific area they cover. Data includes land and water area, population, and housing units. The geographic data levels covered are: entire U.S., region, divisions, states, counties, census tracts, block groups and census blocks. Again, you have to be patient and spend some time playing around the site, but it’s worth the effort. Their Map Instructions and FAQ page will help you.”

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Provided by Hara Cohen from the Commack Public Libraray.

Home Town Locator: Community Profiles
http://www.hometownlocator.com/
This site's profiles include census, demographic and income data, parks, schools, libraries, hospitals, airports, environmental conditions, local newspapers, media outlets, employment, maps, coordinates and aerial photos. Community profiles of 42,500 U.S. cities, towns, and zip codes.

[NOTE: See Also: Home Town Locator: U.S. Gazetteer
http://gazetteer.hometownlocator.com/index.cfm – previously posted. – Phyllis ]

MSCTC Online Writing Lab: Grammar, Syntax, and Diction
http://www.minnesota.edu/resources/online_writing_lab/grammar/index.php
“…a traditional approach to the study of grammar.”

The McGraw-Hill Public Speaking Tutorial
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/comm/pubspeak/prep.html
From the site:
“The McGraw-Hill Public Speaking Tutorial will take you through the speech-making process step-by-step or allow you to select the information you need.”

Allyn & Bacon's Public Speaking Website
http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_public_speaking_2
From the site:
“This website contains six modules that you can use to learn about the process of
public speaking and to help you prepare your talks.”
Contains six modules about the process of public speaking -- Assess, Analyze, Research, Organize, Deliver and Discern. [NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]

Strategies to Succeed in Public Speaking
http://www.school-for-champions.com/speaking.htm
From the site:
“The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your
speaking skills, as well as to overcome the fear of speaking to a group.”
Includes goals, success requirements, preparations, resources, and related information.

American Rhetoric: Online Speech Bank
http://www.americanrhetoric.com
From the site: “Index to and growing database of 5000+ full text, audio and video
(streaming) versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures,
debates, interviews, other recorded media events, and a declaration or two.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Spelling: A Key to Good Communication
http://literacy.kent.edu/Midwest/Materials/ndakota/spelling/toc.html
From the site: “It is appropriate for a wide variety of literacy levels and
can be used as an instruction tool or a self study guide.”

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Word Search Fun
http://www.wordsearchfun.com
Word Search Fun is a free site where you can create word-search puzzles or choose from the 19,327 that are listed by categories. The puzzles can be printed out or played online. Free registration is required to create your own word search puzzles.


EdHelper.com WordFind
http://www.edhelper.com/wordfind_free.htm
“Build a Standard Word Search Puzzle Using Your Words!”
Free to non-subscribers. Paid subscribers get more options.

World English:
Test, Learn and Study the English Language Online
http://www.world-english.org/

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Exploring English
http://www.shared-visions.com/explore/english/english.html
“Come explore the wonders and quirks of the English Language including the parts of speech, sentences, style guidelines, usage, punctuation, spelling, and more.”

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The Scout Report
August 12, 2005
Volume 11, Number 32


Two on College Writing:
Dartmouth Writing Program
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/about.shtml

University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

As students begin to return to college campuses across the country, they may
be curious to know that there are a number of fine online resources that
will help them develop their college-level writing skills. The first site
offered here comes from the Dartmouth College Writing Program, and contains
a number of helpful materials, such as some well-written essays that answer
the question "What is an academic paper?" and also provide information on
researching topics for papers. The site also includes information on such
topics as writing about film, writing for sociology courses, and helpful
suggestions on writing from fellow students. The second site is offered by
the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Writing Center and contains material
on how best to cite references and avoiding common grammar and punctuation
mistakes. Taken together, these sites provide a host of materials that will
allow students to become better writers in their various courses during
their time in the world of higher education and beyond. [KMG]


California Academy of Sciences [pdf]
http://www.calacademy.org/

Founded in 1853 as the first scientific institution in the American West,
the California Academy of Sciences is based in San Francisco and is the home
to a number of public exhibits and eight scientific research departments.
The Academy's online presence is quite prodigious, and contains copious
information about its various outreach activities, its lecture series, and
of course, its natural history museum. The homepage allows entry to many of
these features, including the AntWeb, which warrants at least one detailed
visit. The AntWeb serves as a clearinghouse of information on the ant faunas
of both California and Madagascar, and visitors can learn about these
different creatures here. Another nice feature is the "Science Now" area of
the site. Here visitors can learn about the various research projects
underway at the Academy, such as those projects on the dart frogs of
Suriname. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other exhibits from http://www.calacademy.org/ previously posted.
EXHIBITS ARCHIVE: December 1999 to Present
http://www.calacademy.org/naturalhistory/exhibits_archive.cfm
- Phyllis ]


Virginia Historical Society [pdf]
http://www.vahistorical.org/

At its first organizational meeting in 1831, the Virginia Historical Society
elected Chief Justice John Marshall as its first president, and from this
auspicious beginning the Society has grown by leaps and bounds in its
efforts to collect and document the history of the "Old Dominion." While
visitors to the site will enjoy learning about the various outreach programs
of the Society and its fine in situ exhibits and research materials, those
visiting the website itself will find a number of fine online exhibits. One
of the real finds here is "The Story of Virginia: An American Experience,"
which offers a broad and inclusive perspective on the state's history and
development. Complemented by a number of primary documents (such as archival
photographs and maps), each short essay is well-written and concise. [KMG]
[NOTE: Online Exhibitions: http://www.vahistorical.org/exhibits/exhibits_online.htm
- Phyllis ]


Open2.net [Macromedia Flash Player, RealPlayer]
http://www.open2.net/

The Open University and the BBC have teamed up to create this very
informative online learning portal that draws on the strengths of both
organizations. The site contains several primary sections, including those
dedicated to providing online learning content, discussion forums, and
broadcast programs on television and radio. The learning section of the site
includes a section where visitors can learn how to make their own catapult
and find out about the geology of the British Isles. In the "Open2 Today"
area, visitors can learn about the programs featured that day. The moderated
discussion forums also provide access to additional debate and discussion on
topics brought up by some of the primary programs, including those on the
English language and migratory birds. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


Hardy-Boys.com
http://www.hardy-boys.com/

Seemingly ageless, Frank and Joe Hardy have been solving a host of mysteries
since 1927. Despite the rather formulaic nature of their book-length
adventures, they remain immensely popular, a fact that this website makes
quite plain. On the site, visitors can learn much about the history of the
series and its many incarnations in such media formats as LPs, television
series, graphic novels, and so on. The site also contains hundreds of images
of the book covers through the years, including a number of international
editions. Those who remember the different television series based on the
boys' adventures will want to take a look through the television series
section of the site, as they will no doubt enjoy seeing that oh-so popular
1970s teen "squeeze" Shaun Cassidy as Joe Hardy. [KMG]

The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II : A Collection of Primary
Sources [pdf]
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB162/index.htm

In timely fashion, the National Security Archive has released another of one
of its well-devised electronic briefing books for consideration by the
general public. This particular book is edited by William Burr and contains
77 declassified US government documents on the atomic bomb and the end of
the war in the Pacific theater of operations. As the site notes, "Interested
readers can see for themselves the crucial source material that scholars
have used to shape narrative accounts of the historical developments and to
frame their arguments about the questions that have provoked controversy
over the years." As with previous electronic briefing books, each document
is complemented by a brief statement of its importance and general relevance
to this overall theme. Additionally, there are notes that contain detailed
bibliographic information of external sources used to expand on the details
for each document. [KMG]

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Before and After the Great Fire of London -------------------------------------------
"What did London look like before and after the Great Fire in
[September] 1666? View the animation ... to see etchings of the
London skyline made before and after the event." Highlights
landmarks such as Fleet Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, London
Bridge, and the Tower of London. Also includes links to additional
material about the Great Fire. From the British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/society_culture/society/launch_ani_fire_london.shtml
http://lii.org?recs=026983
Subjects:
* Great Fire, London, England, 1666
* London (England)
Created by: je

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Fire ----------------------------------------------------------------------
"In September 1666, much of London vanished in the Great Fire.
This website tells the story of the fire -- and its legacy -- and
shows how its devastation spread." Includes information about the
effects of the fire on London landmarks, questions and answers
about the fire, images, essays, and links to related websites and
reading. From Great Britain's Channel 4 Television.

http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/fire/
http://lii.org?recs=026982
Subjects:
* Great Fire, London, England, 1666
* London (England)
Created by: je
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.channel4.com/history previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Islam: A Primer ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Text of the February 19, 2003, CRS (Congressional Research
Service) Report for Congress about this religion, which teaches
that "Allah selected Muhammad ... as the last of the prophets."
Includes a brief historical background, tenets of Islam, jihad,
the status of women, and other aspects of Islam. Opens directly
into a PDF document. From the Federation of American Scientists
(FAS). Note: "The Congressional Research Service does not make its
publications directly available online."

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS21432.pdf
http://lii.org?recs=026968
Subjects:
* Islam
Created by: mcb

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Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) -------------------------------
The website for this suicide prevention research organization
provides information with a focus on science-based suicide
prevention initiatives. Includes discussion of the public health
approach to suicide prevention, a glossary, links to government
documents and news articles, and other resources. The library
section features librarian-selected sources for suicide prevention
research.

http://www.sprc.org
http://lii.org?recs=026990
Subjects:
* Suicide
Created by: je

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The Voice of Hibakusha ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hibakusha are survivors of the atomic bomb blasts in Hiroshima and
Nagasaki in 1945. This site presents transcripts of 15 hibakusha
"eyewitness accounts of the bombing of Hiroshima. ... The
individual accounts were input and translated into English by
college students." Part of the Atomic Archive.

http://www.atomicarchive.com/Docs/Hibakusha_index.shtml
http://lii.org?recs=026994
Subjects:
* Hiroshima-shi (Japan)
* Atomic bomb victims
* World War, 1939-1945
Created by: mcb
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.atomicarchive.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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World War II in the Pacific: Japan Capitulates, August – September 1945 ------------------
Images and information from the U.S. Department of the Navy's
Naval Historical Center about Japan's surrender to the Allies in
World War II, on August 14, 1945 (known as V-J Day). Includes
images of victory celebrations, different aspects of the
surrender, and related events in World War II.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/japansur/japansur.htm
http://lii.org?recs=026988
Subjects:
* V-J Day, 1945
* World War, 1939-1945
* Special days
Created by: je
[NOTE: Similar pages on The Battle of Midway and Pearl Harbor previously posted.
Other Events at: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/events.htm
From the site: “The Events section of the Online Library provides access to pictures related to a variety of 19th and 20th Century occurrences.” - Phyllis ]
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The World Almanac E-Newsletter
Volume 05, Number 08 — August 2005
This issue of The World Almanac E-Newsletter can be found online at:
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200508WAE-Newsletter.html

“One of the most influential First Ladies in U.S. history, Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was the niece of one president (Theodore Roosevelt), besides being the wife of another (Franklin D. Roosevelt). As First Lady she traveled the world as the presidents "eyes and ears," wrote a daily column, fought discrimination, and was a powerful representative for women. To learn more about Roosevelt visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/

To learn about Hiroshima and the Peace Memorial in that city, visit
http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/top_e.html

Japan’s point of view…
“The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) has a website which summarizes the
atomic age, and the resulting efforts for peace at
http://www.nhk.or.jp/peace/english/chrono/index.html
http://www.nhk.or.jp/peace/english/chrono/history/his_p04.html

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© World Almanac Education Group

National Geographic Society
Countdown to Detonation – Multimedia – 1946 Bomb Test
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0508/feature6/multimedia.html
[Select: Launch Video]

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San Francisco Opera: Doctor Atomic
http://www.sfopera.com/operaspotlight.asp?operaseasonid=233
Overview: “July 1945. The war is in its final, terrible phase. Germany has surrendered but Japan will fight to the bitter end, costing possibly a half million casualties. In the New Mexico desert a group of young physicists, handpicked and led by the brilliant, complex J. Robert Oppenheimer, have labored furiously in a race against Hitler to develop the world's first atomic bomb. Now, in the hours before the first test explosion, they are confronted with the moral crisis of its inevitable use on Japanese citizens.”

Doctor Atomic: Commentary on an Opera
http://www.exploratorium.edu/doctoratomic/
From the site: “In this Web site we’ve annotated the opera’s synopsis and selections from its libretto with in-depth historical
and scientific information, period images, and some of our own thoughts and observations.”

Doctor Atomic Overview
http://www.doctor-atomic.com/index.html
“The Doctor Atomic site chronicles the making of this production and the history surrounding the creation of the first atomic bomb. It also features a wealth of timelines, images, video and audio clips, suggested reading lists, and more.”

Online Resources
http://www.doctor-atomic.com/resources.html
“a sample of the many Web sites and other online resources
available on a variety of topics related to the Manhattan Project”

A History of John Wilkes Booth
http://www.nps.gov/foth/booth.htm
Five days after General Lee's surrender, John Wilkes Booth assassinated
President Abraham Lincoln inside Ford's Theatre.

The Capture of John Wilkes Booth
http://home.att.net/~rjnorton/Lincoln73.html

[NOTE: Both sites previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Full Text of Supreme Court Cases
http://www.tourolaw.edu/patch/SupremeCourtCases.asp
Cases listed in chronological order

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Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:36:49 -0500
From: Laura Gottesman

CONGRESSIONAL INFORMATION WEB SITE RECEIVES UPGRADE:

THOMAS Web Site Offers New Look and Easier Navigation

Beginning today, the THOMAS congressional-information Web site
(www.thomas.gov) (http://thomas.loc.gov/ ) available free from the Library
of Congress, has a new look, with features that improve site navigation and
make it easier for users to quickly find the information they are looking for.
"The success of the Library of Congress' THOMAS Web site owes much to
the vision of its founders - the leadership of the U.S. Congress," said Librarian
of Congress James H. Billington. "We look forward to continuing to make this
Web site a vital resource for all Americans who want the latest information on
the workings of the national legislature."

The new THOMAS features include:
* A revised home page to increase visual appeal. This new interface has the look
and feel of several others that have recently been upgraded, such as the overall
Library of Congress Web site home page at www.loc.gov and American Memory,
the multimedia Web site that presents more than 10 million items of American
history and culture. The revised look incorporates such persistent features as
consistent headers and footers, as well as "breadcrumbs" that help users easily
determine the path that leads from the home page to a page they are viewing.
* A left-side menu for quick access to major sections of the site. This menu
provides direct links to "Bills, Resolutions," "Congressional Record,"
"Government Resources" and information "For Teachers," among others.
The new "For Teachers" link takes educators to lesson plans, classroom
activities and primary sources that have been designed and chosen by
Library of Congress educational specialists. These resources are age-appropriate
and have been tested and used by teachers across the country.
* The ability to "browse" legislation by sponsor from the THOMAS home page.
* Links in presidential nomination records to Senate hearings.
* Links to related Library of Congress resources, such as the Law Library and
Webcasts of public-affairs lectures and other events held at the Library.
* Links to the full text of treaties from treaty records. It is also possible to search
multiple Congresses simultaneously by clicking on a link from the main home page.
This popular feature, available in the previous version of THOMAS, is now much
easier to find on the THOMAS home page. In addition, THOMAS offers historical
information on previous congressional sessions.
The Library's Web specialists have made every effort to ensure that the
new design is compliant with Section 508 and W3C accessibility guidelines.
Older, legacy pages that the site may link to are in the process of being
upgraded for compliance.
THOMAS was initially launched on Jan. 5, 1995. The leadership of the
104th Congress directed the Library of Congress to make federal legislative
information freely available to the public. Since that time, THOMAS has
expanded the scope of its offerings to include the features and content
requested by Congress on behalf of their constituents. This upgrade is
part of the Library's continuing effort to add features to THOMAS that
improve usability and offer new types of information.
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Laura Gottesman
Reference Specialist
Library of Congress

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Rivers, Edens and Empires
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/lewisandclark/virtualtour/
Rivers, Edens and Empires: Experience this virtual tour on Lewis and Clark and exploration material documenting the quest to connect the East and the West by means of a waterway passage.

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Thursday, July 28, 2005
Resource of the Week
by Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor

Digital Libraries--Databases
Source: Grainger Engineering Library, University of Illinois/Institute of Museum and Library Services
IMLS Digital Collections Registry
http://imlsdcc.grainger.uiuc.edu/collections/GEMTopPlusSubs.asp
We gave this one a brief mention on ResourceShelf a week or so ago, but we felt it warranted a closer look. "The IMLS Digital Collections Registry includes digital collections created or developed as part of one or more National Leadership Grant projects. These collections include both traditional digital library collections of digitized content and "born-digital" resources and non-traditional collections such as learning modules designed for online use. The collections have been created both through innovative collaborations among large numbers of institutions and through the work of a single institution. In many cases the digital content is an important by-product of other foci of the NLG project such as training, research, or education."

More than 130 digital collections are featured here now, each fully described via the IMLS DCC Collection Description Metadata Scheme, based on the UKOLN RSLP Collection Description Metadata Scheme and the Dublin Core Collection Description Application Profile.

Now that we've gotten the geeky stuff out of the way, let's take a look at the content. The home page is pretty self-explanatory; you can browse the collections by:
+ Subject (Arts, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages, Health, Language Arts, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physical Education, Religion, Science, Social Studies, Vocational Education)
+ Object (Dataset, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physical Object, Sound, Text)
+ Place (countries, cities, states)
+ Collection Title (alphabetical)
If you're so inclined, you can also browse by National Leadership Grant Project (alphabetical) or Hosting Institution (alphabetical by state).

There's a simple keyword search form on the home page. An advanced search form allows you to restrict your keyword search to a particular type of object. (More than one type may be selected via checkboxes.) The search results include collections and hosting institutions.

For each collection, there is a link to its home page, a brief annotation and a link to a full record containing the title, URL, description, GEM subjects, standard subject entries, geographic coverage, time period, objects included, format, intended audience, interaction with collection (e.g., search, browse), size, frequency of additions, metadata schema used, supplementary materials, hosting institution and more.

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New Mexico--History
Source: AP
State launches Historical Web site
http://www.newmexicohistory.org/

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Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full Text Documents
U.S. Supreme Court--Justices
Source: University of Michigan Documents Center
United States Supreme Court Justices for the Past 100 Years (.xls)
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/supremecourt.xls
"Spreadsheet showing presidents since Teddy Roosevelt, their years in office, and the names of their appointments to the Supreme Court. Justices are also identified by their status (chief/associate) and the years they held office." Handy.
[NOTE: Last updated on July 25, 2005. – Phyllis ]

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ERIC Users Information Exchange
http://blog.lib.msu.edu/ericusers/
A new site from Kate Corby at Michigan State University. "Tips, techniques and current information about the ERIC index."

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Lewis and Clark
Explorers--United States
Source: USGS
The Voyage of Discovery Continues: A Satellite View of the Journey of Lewis and Clark
http://edc.usgs.gov/LewisandClark/

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July 22-28, 2005

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Thursday, July 28, 2005
Resource of the Week
by Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor

Digital Libraries--Databases
Source: Grainger Engineering Library, University of Illinois/Institute of Museum and Library Services
IMLS Digital Collections Registry
http://imlsdcc.grainger.uiuc.edu/collections/GEMTopPlusSubs.asp
We gave this one a brief mention on ResourceShelf a week or so ago, but we felt it warranted a closer look. "The IMLS Digital Collections Registry includes digital collections created or developed as part of one or more National Leadership Grant projects. These collections include both traditional digital library collections of digitized content and "born-digital" resources and non-traditional collections such as learning modules designed for online use. The collections have been created both through innovative collaborations among large numbers of institutions and through the work of a single institution. In many cases the digital content is an important by-product of other foci of the NLG project such as training, research, or education."

More than 130 digital collections are featured here now, each fully described via the IMLS DCC Collection Description Metadata Scheme, based on the UKOLN RSLP Collection Description Metadata Scheme and the Dublin Core Collection Description Application Profile.

Now that we've gotten the geeky stuff out of the way, let's take a look at the content. The home page is pretty self-explanatory; you can browse the collections by:
+ Subject (Arts, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages, Health, Language Arts, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physical Education, Religion, Science, Social Studies, Vocational Education)
+ Object (Dataset, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physical Object, Sound, Text)
+ Place (countries, cities, states)
+ Collection Title (alphabetical)
If you're so inclined, you can also browse by National Leadership Grant Project (alphabetical) or Hosting Institution (alphabetical by state).

There's a simple keyword search form on the home page. An advanced search form allows you to restrict your keyword search to a particular type of object. (More than one type may be selected via checkboxes.) The search results include collections and hosting institutions.

For each collection, there is a link to its home page, a brief annotation and a link to a full record containing the title, URL, description, GEM subjects, standard subject entries, geographic coverage, time period, objects included, format, intended audience, interaction with collection (e.g., search, browse), size, frequency of additions, metadata schema used, supplementary materials, hosting institution and more.

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New Mexico--History
Source: AP
State launches Historical Web site
http://www.newmexicohistory.org/

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Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full Text Documents
U.S. Supreme Court--Justices
Source: University of Michigan Documents Center
United States Supreme Court Justices for the Past 100 Years (.xls)
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/supremecourt.xls
"Spreadsheet showing presidents since Teddy Roosevelt, their years in office, and the names of their appointments to the Supreme Court. Justices are also identified by their status (chief/associate) and the years they held office." Handy.
[NOTE: Last updated on July 25, 2005. – Phyllis ]

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ERIC Users Information Exchange
http://blog.lib.msu.edu/ericusers/
A new site from Kate Corby at Michigan State University. "Tips, techniques and current information about the ERIC index."

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Lewis and Clark
Explorers--United States
Source: USGS
The Voyage of Discovery Continues: A Satellite View of the Journey of Lewis and Clark
http://edc.usgs.gov/LewisandClark/

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Canadian Encyclopedia
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/
Search or browse by broad topic for almost any aspect of Canadian history and culture. You can also explore a timeline of Canadian history, the 100 greatest events in Canadian history, interactive resources, or quizzes that test your knowledge of Canada. The site also includes the full text of the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Digital Library Projects - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_digital_library_projects
A directory to general and topical digital collections.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles: HEV Cost Calculator Tool
http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/hev/cost_calc.html
Helps businesses and individuals compare the full costs and benefits of hybrids to conventional vehicles. "The tool assesses both capital and operating costs, over the lifetime of use, as well as greenhouse gases and other air emissions. Outputs are provided per vehicle, per year, and per mile."
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eere.energy.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

In the First Person
http://www.alexanderstreet7.com/firp/
"provides in-depth indexing of more than 2,500 collections of oral history in English from around the world. With future releases, the index will broaden to identify other first-person content, including letters, diaries, memoirs, and autobiographies, and other personal narratives." Searching "hurricane Camille," I got some interesting accounts of living through what was previously the worst hurricane to strike the Gulf coast. (Access to some texts requires subscriptions.)

KnowThis: For Marketing, Market Research, Internet Marketing
http://www.knowthis.com/
A virtual library for marketing. Includes articles, tutorials, and more on every aspect of marketing -- plans, research, global, internet-based, legal issues, etc. Theoretically it's searchable, but I had problems retrieving anything.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005

Found on:
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Featured Document - August 09, 2005

Two Letters by Herbert Hoover Regarding the Great Depression
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_hoover.html
“On Thursday October 24th, 1929, less than eight months into Herbert Hoover's presidency and less than a year since he had been elected by the widest margin ever, the stock market crashed, heralding the Great Depression. These two brief private letters provide an intimate look at the reasoning behind Hoover's response to the crisis.”

Archive of past documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html

Found on:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
July 8-14, 2005


Business Information
Source: Information Today
Hoover's Enhances Free Site
http://www.infotoday.com/newsbreaks/wnd050711.shtml
"Hoover's is also making the content on its free site broader and deeper. Users of the site can now access a selection of Hoover's most-used subscriber tools, including Download to Excel, Build A Report, Build Company List (limited to the first 10 results), and Build Executive List. The company said that the new site more effectively showcases the value of Hoover's and also offers more opportunities for its advertisers and e-commerce partners. Hoover's covers 13 million companies, more than 14 million corporate executives, and 600 industries." [http://www.hoovers.com/free/ ]

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Finance Glossary
http://www.finance-glossary.com/pages/home.htm
A fully cross-referenced glossary of over 2,000 finance and investment terms.

500 of the Most Witty, Acerbic and Erudite Things Ever Said About Money
http://www.global-investor.com/quotes/index.htm
Searchable or view quotes by person

Found in:
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, JULY 22, 2005

SmartEconomist.com - Time-Saving Reports on Business, Finance and Economic Research
http://www.smarteconomist.com/
"Our economists select and review the best, most relevant Working Papers in economics, finance and business. Each Report is brief, unbiased and jargon-free, with practical highlights and a detailed review - new Reports are constantly added to our Report Archive." Free registration is required to read the reports in the searchable archive and/or get notification of new reports.

NeatNew. Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005

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*** NEAT NEW STUFF, August 12, 2005

Archive for the History of Economic Thought
http://socserv2.socsci.mcmaster.ca/~econ/ugcm/3ll3/
"This archive is an attempt to collect in one place a large number of significant texts in the history of economic thought... including representative texts of all of the major thinkers and schools of thought; and most of the sub-fields of economics."


Cartoon Books Photo Gallery
http://www.pbase.com/csw62/cartoons
Cartoonists are known for their works, not their personal lives, so I bet you'll be surprised to see what they look(ed) like. Such bizarre minds hiding behind such innocuous faces -- Charles Addams, Gary Larson, Matt Groening, et al. look deceptively normal.

Common Content
http://commoncontent.org/
A searchable catalog of 3600+ images, texts, movies, audios and websites "available to anyone for copying or creative re-use."

Psychology Matters: Glossary
http://www.psychologymatters.org/glossary.html
Glossary of Psychological Terms

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.

Time Warp Trio
http://www.timewarptrio.com/teachers-parents/books-links/
Select a theme for a list of related books and web sites.

Found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 360 7/21/05

Great Questions of History
http://www.greatquestionsofhistory.com/
American History buffs will enjoy this fascinating list of "Great" historical questions. There are particularly interesting queries on Malcolm X, JFK, FDR, and Joseph McCarthy.
From the site: “…a web site dedicated to determining what Americans think about important issues in their history.”

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Native American Rhymes
http://nativeamericanrhymes.com/index.htm

“At Native American Rhymes we have created books that teach Native American history…We have also created a web site that is full of information.”

Found in:
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Featured Documents

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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Andrew Jackson Learns of the Chehaw Affair
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_Chehaw.html
This week's featured document is a letter from Brigadier General Thomas Glascock to his superior officer, General Andrew Jackson. Written a week after the incident, this account of the Chehaw Affair is important for both its description of how 230 militiamen killed "seven men…one woman and two children" and its role in shaping Jackson's response to the massacre.
Examine the document and read about Jackson's response to the massacre on our featured documents page.


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Letter by Theodore Roosevelt Regarding Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines
This featured document takes a look at Theodore Roosevelt. This letter to William H. Hunt, Governor of the recently annexed island of Puerto Rico, illuminates turn-of-the-century internal party politics while highlighting the new president’s struggle to develop his own foreign policy. Check out this featured document at:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_cuba.html
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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