From: Karen Schneider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [LIIWEEK] August 29, 2002 Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:40:23 -0700
********************************************************************** lii.org: Librarians' Index to the Internet NEW THIS WEEK for August 29, 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 ), Sound the shofar for several sites related to Jewish holidays, then learn about agriculture, abstinence, assistive devices, eclipses, endometriosis, geography, grandparents, hormones, and white collar crime. Visit the past via a timeline for medieval Europe, a site devoted to baseball leagues of past, and a site devoted to an even older ballgame. More New This Week ( http://lii.org/mntw ) -- This is going out separately as a special mailing providing new additions to lii.org related to September 11. 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. ********************************************************************** Place Names A searchable database of New Zealand place and street names. Information includes brief description, district, latitude and longitude, and place names for surrounding areas within a specified radius. There is also information on how to place names are assigned. http://www.linz.govt.nz/rcs/linz/pub/web/root/core/placenames/ Subjects: Names, Geographical -- New Zealand... Created by: dl A Profile of the Working Poor, 2000 "This report presents data on the relationships between labor force activity and poverty in 2000 for individual workers and their families." It explains the concepts and definitions of poverty and provides related links to the Current Population Survey (CPS), a comprehensive body of data on the labor force conducted monthly by the Bureau of Census. http://www.bls.gov/cps/cpswp2000.htm Subjects: Labor -- United States -- Statistics... Created by: jh AbilityHub: Assistive Technology Solutions "Assistive technology is for people with disabilities who find it difficult to operate a computer. The site directs you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods for accessing computers." The section Computer Access Solutions provides information about a wide range of technologies addressing sight, sound, and physical interaction with computers and related equipment, such as keyboards and other input devices. Includes essays and a FAQ. http://www.abilityhub.com/ Subjects: Computers and people with disabilities... Created by: sf Abstinence Clearinghouse "The Abstinence Clearinghouse is a non-profit national educational organization that promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence." Sections for teens, teachers, and parents, and links to articles are presented. http://www.abstinence.net/ Subjects: Sex instruction for teenagers... Created by: mlc Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks, Minerals, and Textures Images of rocks and minerals in thin section. Entries include rock type, locality, and brief descriptions. Some samples are displayed with various degrees of polarized light. http://www.geolab.unc.edu/Petunia/IgMetAtlas/mainmenu.html Subjects: Geology... Created by: dl California Agriculture "A peer-reviewed journal reporting research, reviews and news from the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of California." The Web site has a searchable archive of full-text of articles published from 1996 to the current issue. http://danr.ucop.edu/calag/ Subjects: Agriculture -- California... Created by: mg Chabad.org: Holidays Provides information about preparing for and observing Jewish holidays. In addition to the holiday calendar, offers information about religious observance, cooking, fasts, activities for children, and more. Includes a link to an international Shabbat candle-lighting schedule. From the Jewish organization Chabad-Lubavitch. http://www.chabad.org/holidays/ Subjects: Fasts and feasts -- Judaism... Created by: kgs Eclipse Home Page This site has detailed information on forthcoming solar and lunar eclipses and charts, maps, and other information about past eclipses. There is a 5,000 year catalog of solar eclipses (-1900 to +3000). There is also an extensive list of links to other eclipse resources. From the Planetary Systems Branch, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/ Subjects: Eclipses Created by: mg Endo-Online: The Voice of the Endometriosis Association The Endometriosis Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "finding a cure for the disease as well as providing education, support, and research." The Web site offers a directory of support groups as well as background information on the disease, treatments, and current research. Some of the information is also available in Spanish. http://www.endo-online.org/ Subjects: Endometriosis... Created by: ad GeographyIQ "An online world atlas packed with geographic, economic, political, historical and cultural information. In addition, GeographyIQ brings together a number of other resources including maps, flags, currency conversion as well as climate and time zone information." This site provides no sources for its data. http://www.geographyiq.com/ Subjects: Geography Created by: sf Grandparents and Grandparenting Tips and links to sites to help with enjoying time with grandchildren. An About.com site. http://seniorliving.about.com/cs/grandparenting/ Subjects: Grandparenting... Created by: mg Historic Baseball Focusing on its "mission of preserving the history of baseball through stories, profiles and features on players, teams and events," this searchable site includes the Negro and Federal Leagues. Site readers can submit articles of interest. Links to other Web sites and a newsletter are offered. http://www.historicbaseball.com/ Subjects: Baseball... Created by: mlc Image Gallery for Geology A collection of images of geologic phenomena designed to "to supplement introductory geology classes." Photographs of volcanic and sedimentary rocks, folds and faults, weathering, and coastlines are included. Each entry has a brief explanation. http://www.geosci.unc.edu/faculty/glazner/Images/gallery.html Subjects: Geology... Created by: dl Jewish Encyclopedia.com This site "contains the complete [unedited] contents of the 12-volume Jewish Encyclopedia, which was originally published between 1901-1906." It has over 15,000 articles and illustrations and is searchable. Topics covered include Jewish history, law, theology, philosophy, literature, biography, and traditions. Some pages may not fully load in older browsers. http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/ Subjects: Judaism... Created by: bb Jewish Holidays "Learn about the Jewish holidays and explore the customs and traditions of Reform Jews throughout North America." Every description has dates, a brief annotation, and a good selection of related links. Includes a holiday calendar. From the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC). http://uahc.org/holidays/ Subjects: Fasts and feasts -- Judaism... Created by: kgs JewishHolidays.org This resource features the current upcoming Jewish holiday on the main page, and has a nifty rolling calendar of dozens of other holidays, presented chronologically. Each entry has dates, a brief description, and related links. The section For Kids features games and other fun activities. Includes locators for Jewish religious services and holiday events in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.sfjcf.org/jholidays/ Subjects: Fasts and feasts -- Judaism... Created by: kgs KingTutOne.com Good introductory Web site on ancient Egypt, including pharaohs, clip art, pyramids, queens, King Tut, mummies, art, religion, gods, hieroglyphs, societies, and the Sphinx. Each topic has extended essays and further links. Searchable and browsable, with a mailing list for new and updated scripts, a message board, and a virtual postcard link. http://www.kingtutone.com/ Subjects: Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C.... Created by: re National Geographic Education Guide A searchable collection of National Geographic sites with lesson plans, projects, photographs, printer-friendly maps, and a Teacher Community. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/ Subjects: Geography -- Study and teaching... Created by: mlc Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center Museum This site has photographs of the Symbolic Memorial to the victims of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The site also has a profile of the designers of the memorial, a small exhibit of memorial items sent to Okalahoma City, and visitor information. http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/ Subjects: Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing... Created by: mg Popular Baby Names A compilation of lists of the most popular baby names, created by the Social Security Administration (SSA) based on samples of Social Security number applications. Categories include Top names in recent years, Top 10 names by year of birth for years 1880 through 1997, and Top 1000 names by decade. http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/ Subjects: Names... Created by: jh SheGotGame.com A Web site for the half-hour weekly public radio magazine which features stories, profiles, and interviews relating to women in all aspects of sports. Also includes audio files and links to specific athletic events and camps. http://www.shegotgame.com/ Subjects: Sports for women... New this week Created by: mlc Stakeholder Alliance The primary object of this organization is to make corporations accountable "to all stakeholders, instead of only to stockholders" through public disclosure. Find research, reports, and statements, mostly written by founder Ralph Estes, plus The Sunshine Standards for reporting. Sometimes combative in attitude, this site stresses the importance of pleasing one's employees and stockholders, as well as the general public. http://www.stakeholderalliance.org/ Subjects: Social responsibility of business... Created by: smb StopViolence.com "StopViolence collects resources about non-repressive responses to a variety of violence, including school shootings, sexual assault, and hate crimes. The underlying belief of StopViolence is that punishment after a crime is not effective crime prevention." Specific topics in this directory include rape, domestic violence, mediation, and restorative justice. http://www.stopviolence.com/ Subjects: Violence -- Prevention Created by: bpr The Hormone Foundation The Endocrine Society, an international organization of endocrinologists, publishes this site for lay readers. It has current news, information about specific endocrine diseases, links to relevant Web sites and clinical trials, and fact sheets. The information is easy to understand and coverage of important issues such as anabolic steroid abuse and hormone replacement therapy is very useful. http://www.hormone.org/ Subjects: Endocrinology... Created by: bb The Origins of Labor Day "Read about the turbulent circumstances of Labor Day's birth, browse NewsHour segments on labor and the economy, and explore labor-related resources on the Internet." From the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/september96/labor_day_9-2.html Subjects: Labor Day -- United States... Created by: kgs The Plant Pathology Internet Guidebook A searchable, annotated, "subject oriented internet resource guide for plant pathology, applied entomology, and all related fields." Topics include: bacteriology, entomology, mycology, nematology, virology, weeds, and parasitic plants. There are also categories for organizations, companies, departments and institutes, journals and books, glossaries and dictionaries, meetings and events, and more. From the Institute for Plant Diseases, University of Bonn, Germany. http://www.pk.uni-bonn.de/ppigb/ Subjects: Plant diseases Created by: dl The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame Explore the Mesoamerican world and the history of this ancient ball game from over 3000 years ago. Learn about the culture, artwork, game in nine cultures including the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec. There is a timeline displaying what was simultaneously occurring around the world. There is also information about the game, uniform, court, and ball as well as an opportunity to experience the game either by watching or playing. http://www.ballgame.org/ Subjects: Sports... Created by: dl TimeRef This searchable site features timelines of events in Great Britain from 800 to 1499. "Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys, and cathedrals in England, Scotland, and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects." Includes a glossary of terms, information on architectural styles, and three-dimensional images of buildings. Parts of the site do not display properly in Netscape. http://www.timeref.org/ Subjects: Great Britain -- History... Created by: ml White-Collar Crime: An Overview Provides a broad array of primary law sources, including statutes, judicial decisions, and Internet resources. Part of the Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute site (LII). http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/white_collar.html Subjects: White collar crimes... Created by: br Zut!: Interactive Activities for French Teachers and Learners "This site will provide some help for teachers trying to motivate their pupils, and for pupils looking at a way to revise for tests or exams, or for anybody wanting to have some fun playing French games. In this site, you will find a list of topics for each year, and for each topic at least a couple of exercises for each skill, reading, writing and listening." http://www.zut.org.uk/ Subjects: French language -- Study and teaching... 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