From: Karen Schneider To: Multiple recipients of list Sent: 8/1/02 12:29 PM Subject: [LIIWEEK] August 1, 2002
********************************************************************** lii.org: Librarians' Index to the Internet NEW THIS WEEK for August 1, 2002 ********************************************************************** 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 10,000 other great resources, go to: http://lii.org/ ********************************************************************** THIS WEEK FROM THE LIBRARIANS' INDEX TO THE INTERNET... In New This Week (the list below, also at http://lii.org/ntw ), Learn more about blogging, inventions, sushi, searching, veggies, cell phone health concerns, fingerplays, graphic novels, panoramic photography, the historical Jesus, and domestic violence. Hobnob with folklorist Alan Lomax and Bishop Rowan Williams. California-oriented sites focus on fishing and fiction. In More New This Week ( http://lii.org/mntw), Find out more about fencing, Scotland, static electricity, and boating safety, then drown yourself in thousands of chocolate recipes. Bon appetit! Karen G. Schneider, Coordinator, lii.org Martha Gifford, Wendy Hyman, Pat Fell, & Bill Moseley And over 130 indexers! ********************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************** aboutproduce.com Recipes, news, nutrition information, selection, and storage tips for vegetables, fruits, nuts, and herbs. Links to articles, "ask the expert" feature, and fun facts included. Searchable. From the Produce Marketing Association. http://www.aboutproduce.com/ Subjects: Fruit... Created by: mlc Alan Lomax Collection Site Noted folklorist and anthropologist Alan Lomax died July 19, 2002. With his father John A. Lomax, Alan developed the Archive of American Folksong at the Library of Congress. The site includes Lomax's biography; bibliographies, filmographies, and discographies; information on the Alan Lomax archives; tools for researching performance styles; and contact information. For the most part, the site describes what is available, but offers no online catalogs. Useful for folklore and folksong researchers. http://www.alan-lomax.com/ Subjects: Lomax, Alan, 1915- ... Created by: sek An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology A searchable dictionary of English words whose derivations are drawn from classical mythology. The appendices list words with mythological influences on astronomy, calendar terms, personal names, phrases and conversation, and pop culture. http://www.kl.oakland.edu/kraemer/edcm/ Subjects: English language -- Dictionaries... Created by: jh aneki.com: Country Information, Regional and World Rankings Country ranking lists of such things as richest, most populous, largest, cleanest, etc. There are links to the CIA World Fact Book for more information about the countries on the lists. There is also a World Almanac for quick facts about countries. http://www.aneki.com/ Subjects: Geography Created by: sf As the WorldCom Turns: A Blog About WorldCom Newsbriefs and commentary on the collapse of the communications giant WorldCom. http://www.dotcomscoop.com/worldcom.html Subjects: Telecommunication... Created by: kgs | Blithe House Quarterly: A Site for Gay Fiction "An online literary magazine featuring a diversity of new short stories by emerging and established gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered authors." Includes current issue and archives back to 1997, plus Books by BHQ authors, a bibliography based on contributors to this journal. Also see Links for a nice collection of related resources. http://www.blithe.com/ Subjects: Short stories... Created by: kgs Blogger A site for creating free blogs (sometimes called Web logs or Weblogs): "instant messages to the web" that are "excellent team/department/company/family communication tools." Learn more about blogging, browse blogs, and see examples of incorporating this online journaling tool into business and personal use. Some blogs may have mature content. http://www.blogger.com/ Subjects: Web publishing Created by: kgs California Fiction This keyword-searchable database is an "index to fiction for adults which takes place in California." Each entry includes a plot summary, list of major characters, locale(s), decade of the story, subject headings, author, title, and publisher. From the Los Angeles Public Library. http://pubindex.lapl.org/pages/ele_nei/calfic-elenei.htm Subjects: Fiction... Created by: cl California Marine Sportfish Information about fish that can be caught off the California coast. Browse alphabetically by species, or by image, fish group, or habitat. Includes images and line drawings, plus information about the range, description, natural history, fishing, largest recorded catch, and habitat. Also offers Record Catches for both angling and diving, and laws for both commercial and sport fishing. From the California Department of Fish and Game. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/msfindx0.html Subjects: Saltwater fishing... Created by: dl Common Internet and Electronic Citations for Genealogy Handy, ready-made Cut and Paste Stylesheets for citing sources commonly used by genealogists. Includes citations for the FamilySearch online database, various Ancestry.com databases, the Google search engine, and more. http://www.progenealogists.com/commoncitations.htm Subjects: Genealogy... Created by: dlm Fresh Fears Over Mobile Phones This site addresses both sides of the debate over cell phone safety and whether mobile phone radiation damages the brain. Researches from both past and current studies are discussed to determine health hazards and to allay cell phone users' fears. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2053565.stm Subjects: Cellular telephones... Created by: jh Help With Hosting "Straightforward, unbiased information on web hosting and related topics" created by "professionals from inside the hosting industry." Article topics include a Beginner's Guide to Hosting, free hosting services, UNIX vs. NT hosting, and dedicated vs. co-location hosting. There are also evaluations of free Web hosting services, sponsored listings of Web hosting companies, and a search feature to help find hosting solutions. http://www.helpwithhosting.com/ Subjects: Web site development Created by: jjk Historic House Architecture: Guide to Historic Houses with Emphasis on Late-Victorian and Craftsman Style Bungalows A written guide only to these American architectural styles, with no pictures or drawings. A fun element is the "architectural police tips" on things to avoid, or beware of, when deciding on the renovation of a historic home. http://www.ragtime.org/arch/ Subjects: Architecture, Domestic... Created by: smb History of San Diego A collection of a few articles by students and faculty of the University of San Diego History Department. There are also links to off-campus resources on the history of San Diego, Southern California, and California. http://history.acusd.edu/gen/local/main.html Subjects: San Diego (Calif.) -- History... Created by: mg Kaiser Permanente Community Wellness Library This Web site features a searchable list of over 1000 Kaiser-produced health education videos which may be borrowed at no cost by groups or individuals. Topics include general health issues, specific diseases and conditions, and medical education. Some are available in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Materials may also be purchased; online order forms are available for both loans and purchases. http://www.crewnoble.com/kpwellness/ Subjects: Health education... Created by: lor Medical Reference For Non-Medical Librarians An annotated collection of links to Web sites for consumer health information. In addition to diseases, drugs, and general guides, topics include multilingual sites, information on evaluating online health sites, and much more. From librarians at the Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. http://denison.uchsc.edu/outreach/medbib3.htm Subjects: Medicine... Created by: dl Natural Learning: Fingerplays Over thirty poems and other fingerplay exercises. http://www.naturallearning.com/fingerplays.html Subjects: Finger play Created by: mg New York, New Visions: A Coalition for the Rebuilding of Lower Manhattan This site presents the recommendations of "a coalition of 20 architecture, planning, and design organizations that came together immediately following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. This group, representing over 30,000 individuals, has pooled the collective resources and technical expertise of over 350 professionals and civic group leaders...." http://nynv.aiga.org/ Subjects: Community development... Created by: mg No Flying, No Tights This Web site reviews graphic novels for teens. Browse by genre (superheroes, fantasy, historical fiction, nonfiction, crime and suspense, science fiction, and "realism") or skim the "new sensation" section. Resources particularly appropriate for younger teens are starred. Updates are also available through a free e-mail subscription service. http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/rebrennr/304LE/gn/ Subjects: Graphic novels... Created by: kgs panoguide.com "This guide aims to reveal the secrets of good panoramic photography and to help amateurs and professionals alike create the very best panoramic images not just for use on websites but also for CD or print too." Includes instructions on creating virtual tours, authoring and viewer software, a gallery of eye-pleasing examples, and a glossary. http://www.panoguide.com/ Subjects: Photography, Panoramic Created by: wh Rowan Williams: The Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Monmouth The official site for Bishop Rowan Williams of the Anglican Church (Church of England), Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Monmouth, appointed to be Archbishop of Canterbury. Includes a brief biography, pictures, sermons, key documents, news, and more. Some resources also in Welsh. http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/archbishop/ Subjects: Williams, Rowan, 1950- ... Created by: kgs Search-22: Reference Searches "A directory of Internet searches and more....With one user-friendly form you can start your searches directly from one spot." Includes dictionaries, almanacs, quotation finders, and more. http://www.search-22.com/reference.html Subjects: Electronic reference sources Created by: kgs Sushi Links This site is an informative collection of links on various aspects of sushi, such as sushi etiquette, vocabulary, recipes, and sushi and pregnancy. http://www.sushilinks.com/ Subjects: Cookery, Japanese... Created by: lmr The Greatest Match of the Century An article about the 1938 Pimlico Special race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral. Includes profiles of both horses up to the race, quotes from a contemporary article by an observer, and brief information on the horses' lives after the race. An About.com site. http://horseracing.about.com/library/blseabis.htm Subjects: Horse racing... Created by: wh The Jesus Archive "Dedicated to the study of the historical Jesus, early Christianity and Second Temple Judaism." Offers a well-rounded site that looks at the literature of the Bible and the scholarly writings of today. Find bulletin boards, book reviews, lists of scholars, and a directory of Web sites. The research and scholars portions of the site are searchable. http://www.jesusarchive.com/ Subjects: Jesus Christ... Created by: smb The Produce Patch "A fun place for children to learn about produce." Includes basic facts, nutrition information, recipes, crafts, a learning adventure, expert answers to questions, and coloring activities about fruits, vegetables, nuts, and herbs. From the Produce Marketing Association. http://www.aboutproduce.com/producepatch/ Subjects: Fruit... Created by: mlc Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants Information on "substances or fumes from products such as glue or paint thinner that are sniffed or 'huffed' to cause an immediate high." From the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. http://www.health.org/govpubs/phd631/ Subjects: Substance abuse Created by: mg Universities Worldwide This site lists over 6000 universities in over 150 countries, including the U.S. Search by keyword, country, or state. Entries link to the official college Web sites; individual campuses are listed separately and no additional information about the schools is provided. http://geowww.uibk.ac.at/univ/ Subjects: Universities and colleges... Created by: ta What's That Stuff Essays that look at the chemical composition of over twenty every-day items ranging from self tanners, lipstick, fireworks, cheese whiz, new car smell, toothpaste, and more. From the American Chemical Society. http://pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff.html Subjects: Chemistry... Created by: dl Women's Law Initiative A "nationwide online resource for women and girls living with or escaping domestic violence." It provides clear instructions on laws pertaining to, and procedures necessary to obtain, restraining orders in all 50 states. There are also definitions of domestic violence and related terms, news bulletins, guidelines for personal safety and for leaving an abusive relationship, an Am I Being Abused? checklist, and links to other resources. http://www.womenslaw.org/ Subjects: Family violence... 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