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NEAT NEW STUFF, April 24, 2009

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Still Tasty - Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide
http://www.stilltasty.com/

For thousands of your favorite foods, this site answers the question, "Keep it or toss it?" Search for specific items or browse by category to find its shelf life, how to store it, and what warning signs suggest it should not be consumed. The Shelf Talk section includes useful guides to expiration dates, safe defrosting, and keeping fruits luscious.

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

Sickle Cell Disease
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/sicklecell/

From the site:

“Sickle cell disease is a disorder that affects the red blood cells, which use a protein called hemoglobin to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Normally, red blood cells are round and flexible so they can travel freely through the narrow blood vessels. The hemoglobin molecule has two parts: an alpha and a beta. Patients with sickle cell disease have a mutation in a gene on chromosome 11 that codes for the beta subunit of the hemoglobin protein. As a result, hemoglobin molecules don't form properly, causing red blood cells to be rigid and have a concave shape (like a sickle used to cut wheat). These irregularly shaped cells get stuck in the blood vessels and are unable to transport oxygen effectively, causing pain and damage to the organs.” <<>>

[NOTE: Other pages from http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Smokefree.gov

http://www.smokefree.gov/

Smokefree.gov is intended to help you or someone you care about quit smoking.

Quit Smoking
An online step-by-step cessation guide

Get Expert Help
Talk to a counselor who can help, by phone or instant message

Access Print Resources
Publications, which may be downloaded, printed, or ordered
Materials that have helped other smokers quit

Find Studies
Research studies looking for smokers who are trying to quit

The Web site was created by the Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute

September 2009 Newsletter
Resources about Germs and Disease
http://www.thinkfinity.org/PageHiglights.aspx?showId=Flu_and_Germs

From the site:
“Below are just a few of many outstanding resources to help teach you and your kids about health-related topics such as germs, diseases and how they are spread.”

Newsletter Archives (Featured Resources)
http://www.thinkfinity.org/newsletter.aspx


[NOTE: Home page http://thinkfinity.org/home.aspx previously posted. - Phyllis ]

October is International Dinosaur Month!


Learn all about dinosaurs.
http://content.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=467

From the site:
“The subject of dinosaurs appeals to the natural curiosity of young students, as it blends together a mixture of fact and fantasy, much like the study of medieval castles or whales. This project is designed to offer students a rich environment of standards-based skills steeped in fun technology-based activities.” <<>>

Dinosaurs
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/dinosaurs/index.htm

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November 21-27, 2008

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Credit Card Glossary: Terms and Definitions
http://www.creditcards.com/glossary/

Confused by credit card terms? CreditCards.com’s glossary of credit card definitions will help. From account holder to Regulation Z, we have defined the most-common and most-confusing credit card terms.

Source: CreditCards.com

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Glossary of Teen Slang Around Drugs & Alcohol
http://www.caron.org/teen-slang/

Below are teen slang terms that are popular references for drugs, alcohol and some of the behaviors associated with them. Included are examples of sentences that offer the context in which they can be used.

Source: Caron Treatment Centers

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Online Threats to Youth: Solicitation, Harassment, and Problematic Content
http://www.zephoria.org/isttf/ISTTF-LitReviewDraft.pdf

“While there is little doubt that social media can be beneficial for youth, grave concerns have emerged with respect to the dangers posed by networked technology.…there are serious questions that must be addressed to provide an accurate picture of the online environment: 1. What threats do youth face when going online? 2. Where and when are youth most at risk? 3. Which youth are at risk and what makes some youth more at risk than others? 4. How are different threats interrelated?” <<>>

Source: Internet Safety Technical Task Force

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Pennsylvania State Credit Union Tools - Pennsylvania State Credit Union - Grades 6 to 12

http://www.psecu.com/calculators/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com:

“This site has a multitude of financial calculators such as car payment calculators, credit and/or debt calculators, and mortgage calculators. There are also planning tools to use for general budgeting, paycheck planning, and even retirement. It is part of the PA state credit union members site; however it is completely free of charge. There are a few links to apply for a loan through the credit union but they are not obtrusive.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10182

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 4 - 10, 2009
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NOVA
Darwin's Darkest Hour
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
8 - 10:00 pm

The extraordinary drama of Darwin's great personal crisis: the
anguishing decision over whether to "go public" with his theory
of evolution. Starring Henry Ian Cusick ("Lost") and Frances
O'Connor ("Mansfield Park"). (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/

[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Finances for Kids
Online
Gr. PreK / K-3 / 3-5

Even if you don't feel confident about your own money
management skills, it's important to start teaching children
the value of a dollar at an early age. Point them toward
prosperity by introducing basic financial terms.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-finance-financialglossary.html

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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From: NOVA Teachers
Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] Darwin's Darkest Hour airs October 6, 2009
Hello Educators,

Next week NOVA premieres "Darwin's Darkest Hour," a two-hour
scripted drama that tells the remarkable story behind the unveiling
of the most influential scientific theory of all time, Charles
Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. (Subjects
covered: life science, evolution)

Regards,
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org

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NOVA presents "Darwin's Darkest Hour"
Broadcast: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

Darwin's Predictions
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/predictions.html
Over 150 years later, science continues to confirm most of Darwin's
conjectures. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Explore the Galapagos
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/galapagos.html
With a multimedia map, see the islands as they are today and learn
how they inspired Darwin.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Open Call: Life Stories
http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/nova/evolution
Students can make 3-minute videos submitted by their teachers that
present their own compelling perspectives or "Life Stories" on the
theme: "What do you see when you look at life?" Selected submissions
may appear online and on air. (Grades 9-12)

Capturing Darwin's Dilemma
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/goldsmith.html
Scriptwriter John Goldsmith discusses the historical research behind
"Darwin's Darkest Hour." (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Being Charles Darwin
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/cusick.html
Stepping into Darwin's shoes changed actor Henry Ian Cusick's views
on the man and evolution. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3605_darwin.html
Within a week of broadcast the site includes a complete narration
for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/preview/i_3605.html
and Links & Books http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/resources.html

National Teen Driver Safety Week October 18-24, 2009

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
http://www.ghsa.org/html/projects/index.html

From the site:

In 2007, Congress passed a joint resolution making the third week in October National Teen Driver Safety Week. Its mission is to bring teens, community leaders, educators, and parents together to take action and increase awareness to help prevent teen crashes, the leading cause of death for American teens.

State Highway Safety Offices are very involved in teen driver safety, and many plan activities specific to NTDSW. Others have year-long programs focusing on teen belt use, graduated licensing and underage drinking. GHSA, primarily through its joint effort with Ford's Driving Skills for Life program, is using the week as a vehicle for promoting safe teen driving.

Coming Soon! 2009 State Activities . . .

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Driving Skills for Life
http://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/

Site includes pages for Students, Parents, and Educators.


Educator’s Tool Kit:
VIDEO: We offer several one-minute safe driving tips that you can either download, view, or embed into your website. The safety tips feature professional driving instructors, and also include car care maintenance tips, and a variety of public service announcements " some of which were created by teen drivers!”

Dictionary Day – October 16
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/October/dictionaryday.htm
From the site:

“Dictionary Day is in honor of Noah Webster, considered the Father of the American Dictionary. Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758. The objective of this day is to emphasize the importance of dictionary skills, and seeks to improve vocabulary.” <<>>

Earth Science Week 2009

http://www.earthsciweek.org/

From the site:

“AGI invites you to take part in Earth Science Week 2009! Being held October 11-17, Earth Science Week 2009 will encourage people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences.”

For Teachers - resources
http://www.earthsciweek.org/forteachers/index.html

From the site:

“During Earth Science Week, we hope that you will bring some aspect of Earth Science into your classroom, and take your classroom outside! Your students will not only learn something new about the world around them, but will have fun discovering why Earth Science is important to society.”

2009 Theme: Understanding Climate
http://www.earthsciweek.org/themebasedresources/index.html

From the site:

“Understanding Climate,” the theme of Earth Science Week 2009, was selected to promote scientific understanding of a timely, vital topic: Earth’s climate. Use these sources as a way to help you plan your Earth Science Week 2009 events.

Popcorn! - The Popcorn Board - Grades 1 to 6

October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
http://www.popcorn.org/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Popcorn! offers a bowlful of information on that universally-loved food. Not only does it list the history behind the food, but it provides games, trivia, arts and crafts, printables, reading and math lessons, science and health lessons and a booklist dedicated to the topic of...POPCORN!”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9719

Bill of Rights

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights.html

From the site:
“During the debates on the adoption of the Constitution, its opponents repeatedly charged that the Constitution as drafted would open the way to tyranny by the central government. Fresh in their minds was the memory of the British violation of civil rights before and during the Revolution. They demanded a "bill of rights" that would spell out the immunities of individual citizens. Several state conventions in their formal ratification of the Constitution asked for such amendments; others ratified the Constitution with the understanding that the amendments would be offered.

“On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States therefore proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution that met arguments most frequently advanced against it. The first two proposed amendments, which concerned the number of constituents for each Representative and the compensation of Congressmen, were not ratified. Articles 3 to 12, however, ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures, constitute the first 10 amendments of the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights.”

Additional resources and links listed.

[NOTE: Other online exhibits from http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/index.html
- previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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[EDInfo] Teaching Resources
Date: Dec 2, 2008
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov/

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Great Conversations in Music
presents video interviews with distinguished musicians and
composers. Hosted by Eugene Istomin (1925-2003), one of the
world's most admired classical musicians, the series includes
conversations with Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Milton
Babbitt, and others. Topics include piano performance
technique, modern contemporary music, the essence of the
string quartet, the influence of master teachers, and lessons
from the great virtuosos of the past. (Library of Congress)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2091
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/greatconversations/great-home.html

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Primary Documents in American History: The American Revolution and
The New Nation, 1763-1815
provides images and descriptions of George Washington's
Commission as Commander in Chief (1775), Virginia Declaration
of Rights (1776), Articles of Confederation (1777), Treaty of
Alliance with France (1778), Northwest Ordinance (1787),
Washington's First Inaugural Address (1789), Judiciary Act of
1789 (1789), Jay's Treaty (1794), Alien and Sedition Acts
(1798), Louisiana Purchase (1803), and more. (Library of
Congress)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2093
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/NewNation.html

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Science of Spectroscopy
features a wiki-based effort to tell the story of spectroscopy
-- the use of light to study matter. Find answers to
questions about the basic theory of light, energy, and the
electromagnetic spectrum. What is light? How is it created?
How does it affect matter? What is energy? Learn about
everyday applications of spectroscopy, including CAT scans,
Mars exploration, MRIs, microwaves, sunscreen chemistry, the
chemistry of vision, uses of lasers, and more. (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2096
http://www.scienceofspectroscopy.info/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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view an archive of past messages
http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/

The U.S. Code that Congress Made
http://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind03&L=GOVDOC-L&P=R310153

[NOTE: Previously posted. From GOVDOC-L Listserv Archive. URL updated. - Phyllis ]

By Melody S. Kelly, Associate Dean of Libraries, University of North Texas

Note: "Reps" is intended to denote members of the House and the Senate; "Regs" and "Rules" are interchangeable -

Recited to the cadence of The House that Jack Built -

These are the Reps
Who sponsored the Bills
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made
These are the Committees
Assigned the Bills
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Witnesses
That testified
Before the Committees
Assigned the Bills
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Hearings
Selectively printed
On orders from Chairs
Of Committees
Assigned the Bills
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Reports
From Committees
Assigned the Bills
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

This is the Set
Arranged by Number
Containing the Serials
(Reports and Documents)
Published by Committees
Assigned the Bills
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

This is the Record
Prepared by the Clerks
Transcribing Debate
By the House and the Senate
As they consider the Bills
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Lobbyists
Who reminded all Reps
Of money given
To their Last Campaigns
As they consider a vote
On the Bills
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

This is the President
Who might sign the Bills
Passed by Congress
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the speeches
Published Weekly
When made by the President
Who might sign the Bills
Passed By Congress
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Statutes
Which include the Bills
In sequential order
When signed by the President,
Accompanied by speeches
Published Weekly,
About the Bills
Passed by Congress,
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

This is the U.S. Code
Of current Laws
In Titles 50
Organized by topic &
Taken from Statutes
Which include the Bills
In sequential order
Signed by the President
Accompanied by Speeches
Published Weekly
About the Bills
Passed by Congress
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Agencies
Who Propose the Rules
To enforce the Code
Of current Laws
In Titles 50
Organized by topic &
Taken from Statutes
Which include the Bills
In sequential order
Signed by the President
Accompanied by Speeches
Published Weekly
About the Bills
Passed by Congress
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

This is the Register
Published daily
That includes the Rules
Proposed by Agencies
To enforce the Code
Of current Laws
In Titles 50
Organized by topic &
Taken from Statutes
Which include the Bills
In sequential order
Signed by the President
Accompanied by Speeches
Published Weekly
About the Bills
Passed by Congress
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

This is the CFR
Updated annually
With Final Rules
From the Register
Published daily
To include Proposals
Made by Agencies
To enforce the Code
Of current Laws
In Titles 50
Organized by topic &
Taken from Statutes
Which include the Bills
In sequential order
Signed by the President
Accompanied by Speeches
Published Weekly
About the Bills
Passed by Congress
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Citizens
Who comply with the Regs
In the CFR
Updated Annually
With Final Rules
From the Register
Published daily
To include Proposals
Made by Agencies
To enforce the Code
Of the current Laws
In Titles 50
Organized by topic &
Taken from Statutes
Which include the Bills
In sequential order
Signed by the President
Accompanied by Speeches
Published Weekly
About the Bills
Passed by Congress
Introduced by the Reps
To amend the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

This is the Court
Supreme in the Land
That issues Decisions
About the Laws
Passed by Congress
Signed by the President
As well as the Regs
Issued by Agencies
Enforcing the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Reports
Containing Decisions
Made by the Court
Supreme in the Land
About the Laws
Passed by Congress
Signed by the President
As well as Regs
Issued by Agencies
Enforcing the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Citizens,
The Congress, and President
Bound by Decisions
Made by the Court
Supreme in the Land
About the Laws
Passed by Congress
Signed by the President
As well as Regs
Issued by Agencies
Enforcing the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

These are the Agencies
Who amend their Rules
(Overturned by the Court)
To enforce the Laws
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

And these are the Reps
Who introduce new Bills
To replace or amend the Laws
(Overturned by the Court
Supreme in the Land)
In the U.S. Code that Congress made

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NEAT NEW STUFF, January 9, 2009

100 Awesome YouTube Vids for Librarians
http://www.accrediteddldegrees.com/2008/100-awesome-youtube-vids-for-librarians/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5bxce2

A lot of these are purely informational, but there are some entertaining, image-busting ones as well.

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The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed
http://www.blackpast.org/

Here's a site that anyone preparing for Black History Month will find useful: 2,500 pages of reference materials on African American history in the United States and on the history of people of African ancestry around the world, including an online encyclopedia, full text primary documents, major speeches of black activists and leaders from the 18th Century up, and links to digital archives and other collections.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Civics Quiz - Civic Literacy Report
http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx

The discouraging thing is not how poorly average American citizens performed on this test on US government and political history. It's how poorly college educators and elected officials performed (see a report on it at < http://www.adn.com/opinion/comment/story/627945.html >). How did you do on it?

[NOTE: Quiz previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Press Release: August 25, 2009

ALSC announces exceptional Web sites for children
http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/august2009/gws_alsc.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/noauc8

“Chicago -- The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, has added more recommended Web sites to Great Web Sites for Kids ( http://www.ala.org/greatsites ), its online resource containing hundreds of links to commendable Web sites for children.

“Great Web Sites for Kids (GWS) features links to Web sites of interest to children 14 years of age and younger, organized into diverse subject headings from astronomy and space to zoos and aquariums, from games and entertainment to geography and maps. There is also a special section with sites of interest to parents, caregivers and teachers.

“Members of the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids Committee review potential sites for inclusion and vote on the sites to be included. They also regularly check the entire site to ensure currency and re-evaluate sites when necessary.”

The newly added sites are:
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Source: Association for Library Service to Children/ALA
The complete listing of great sites with annotations and selection criteria
can be found at http://www.ala.org/greatsites.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

What is aspirin?
http://www.aspirin-foundation.com/what/index.htm

From the site:

“How such an old drug can turn out to be so useful in so many crucial diseases makes a fascinating story.”

Site Contents:
The Story of Aspirin: Introduction
100 Years of Aspirin
Aspirin Timeline
The Chemistry of Aspirin
Reactions
Products Containing Aspirin
Useful links

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Ask Nature: the Biomimicry Portal
http://www.asknature.org/

"Nature, imaginative by necessity, has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with: energy, food production, climate control, non-toxic chemistry, transportation, packaging, and a whole lot more." Use the search engine to ask how Nature would deal with the problem that interests you.

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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
http://www.kff.org/

The premier provider of original research on health policy, media coverage of health issues, and public health education will assume an even more prominent role as Congress takes on Obama's challenge to improve access to health care. Search or browse by topic (uninsured/coverage, minority health, Medicare, etc.) or report type
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Why We Immunize
http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/archives/010978.html

Those who can't remember the past may inflict it on their children. As one who lived when polio was a serious threat, I'm appalled that attacks on childhood immunizations have resulted in renewed threats to children's lives from diseases we once had vanquished - diphtheria, polio, whooping cough, measles, and more. Jim McDonald reminds us of how horrific those diseases are.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.

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Resources of the Week: Cold or Flu?
October 20th, 2008
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor

It seems like whenever the seasons are in transition, more people get sick. In some cases, it may be allergy. The weather patterns change and new particles of whatever are floating around in the air where you live. If you’ve lived in one place for awhile and you do have allergies, you’re well aware of those times of the year that are most troublesome for you.

But as we move on into the colder weather (here in the Northern Hemisphere), flu season also approaches. And we start seeing more information about who/what/where/when/why/how to get a flu shot. Should you get one? All the information you need is here in the CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) document.: Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/vax-summary.htm

Though it’s “for Clinicians,” this summary is written largely in non-technical language and tells you pretty much everything most people need to know about flu shots. (Always check with your own health care provider, however. Remember that we are information professionals, not medical professionals.) <<>>

[NOTE: This document was updated August 1, 2009. – Phyllis ]

For full review, list of resources and links:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/10/20/resources-of-the-week-cold-or-flu/



SEE ALSO:
2009-2010 Flu Season
The following links contain information about flu activity during this season.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/index.htm

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Darwin’s Footsteps - Rolls Royce plc - Grades 2 to 6

http://www.rolls-royce.com/interactive_games/darwin/darwin.htm

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“Follow Charles Darwin's voyage with animated friends while you discover information and solve problems along the way. Click Start Game and then Play to begin. Choose a character to come along, and start to learn about Darwin, his journeys, and his discoveries. Read about the details of the game by downloading the teachers' notes.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10279


[NOTE: Previously posted: Journey Through a Jet Engine
http://www.rolls-royce.com/interactive_games/journey02/flash.html
    - Phyllis ]

McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience

Darwin
http://mhest.com/spotlight_darwin.php

From the site:
“SPOTLIGHT 13: DARWIN

"Charles Robert Darwin is one of the most celebrated and eminent scientists of the past few centuries, with his broadest and most notable influence arising from his theory of evolution and natural selection. In commemoration of the bicentennial of Darwin's birth as well as the 150th anniversary of his groundbreaking On the Origin of Species (originally published on November 24, 1859), this Spotlight feature seeks to explore the life, accomplishments, and works of this distinguished naturalist.”

Contents:
History
Biography
Image Gallery
Q&A (Quiz)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Related Reading

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From: NOVA scienceNOW
Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 4:00 PM

THIS WEEK ON NOVA'S WEB-ONLY SERIES
The Secret Life of Scientists
Eva Vertes: Cancer Researcher

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlife
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlife/scientists/eva-vertes/

What she studies: How cancer moves through the body and resists
treatment

Her age when she began research in a university lab: 14

Her inspiration: Her grandmother, also named Eva Vertes, who was a
chemist and died at 44 from cancer

Her Secret: Long-Distance Runner
How much she runs: 30-35 miles per week

Who she competes against when she runs: Herself

How she started running: Her 9th grade geography teacher made her
go to cross-country practice because she laughed too much in class

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PBS: Channel 13
Tuesday, September 29 at 10pm

Forgotten Ellis Island
http://www.pbs.org/forgottenellisisland/

“As immigrants flocked to America, Ellis Island Hospital took in tens of thousands too ill to enter the country. Watch this rare glimpse of history."

“Watch a preview and view our collection of Ellis Island online resources”

Forgotten Ellis Island
http://www.forgottenellisisland.com/