Dear Colleagues,
LII Week is a wonderful research and reference
tool. It comes in the form of a weekly newsletter,
linked to the LII Web site and to the individual
sites and resources presented each week.
I find it a useful tool to stay on top of good
current sites and information resources. In
addition, those working with Web design will
find it a useful guide to outstanding web sites
that are substantial, informative, and user-
friendly.
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Ken Friedman
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In New This Week (the list below, also at http://lii.org/ntw ),
Get your two bits' worth in about the proposed designs for the
California quarter, then browse sites related to drinks, hangovers,
diets, Harry Potter, peace action, puns, weather, writers,
chemistry, Cleopatra, freedom of information, and marine mammals.
Resources with a Pacific flavor include a San Francisco commercial
property locator, California environmental documents, and a site
featuring salmon spawning information for the Puget Sound.
More New This Week ( http://lii.org/mntw ) --
Another luscious bumper crop from organizations within the University
of California system. Feast your eyes on cathedrals and burlesque
entertainers, click your way through a database of Box Brownie
cameras, then visit gods, goddesses, and women photographers.
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Karen G. Schneider, Coordinator, lii.org
Martha Gifford, Wendy Hyman, Pat Fell, & Bill Moseley
Tom McGibney & Maria Brandt, Project Editors
And over 100 contributors!
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All About Hangovers
Before you "experience the self-induced pain of a hangover,"
examine the causes, symptoms, preventions, and cures
presented on this site. Hangover Links raises common
questions on drinking and provides helpful answers to
eliminate the plight of the "pink elephant" syndrome.
http://www.all-about-hangovers.com/
Subjects: Alcohol -- Physiological effect...
Created by jh
California Quarter Design Concept Finalist Poll
See the top twenty designs for the Golden State's quarter,
and tell Governor Davis which one you like best. He will
select five and send his choices to the U.S. Mint, and the
Mint will then "review and revise the five designs to meet
the appropriateness and coinability criteria." Suggested
designs feature surfers, goldminers, and (in at least ten of
the images) the Golden Gate Bridge.
http://134.186.46.107/
Subjects: Quarter-dollar...
Created by kgs
Chemistry-Based QuickTime, Shockwave Flash, GIF
Animations, and Streaming Audio
A collection of "animations [that] support the teaching of
concepts in chemistry in freshman through graduate level
courses." Concepts include chemiluminescence,
electrophoresis, gas chromatography, spectroscopy, and
more. From a professor at Sam Houston State University,
Texas.
http://www.shsu.edu/~chm_tgc/sounds/sound.html
Subjects: Chemistry...
Created by dl
Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World
"An interactive guide to the Ancient Art Collection of The Art
Institute of Chicago" that focuses on the three cultures of
the ancient Mediterranean: Italy, Egypt, and Greece.
Eighteen objects are featured, each with close-up views and
related stories in audio. There are also a timeline, glossary
which comes with an audio pronunciation guide, maps, and
lesson plans for grades 4 through 12. Also available in
Spanish, except for the audio files and lesson plans.
http://www.artic.edu/cleo/
Subjects: Art, Ancient...
Created by dl
Computer Science
An annotated collection of links arranged by category.
Included are dictionaries, encyclopedias, electronic journals,
algorithm collections, associations, organization, societies,
programming languages, courses, tutorials, employment,
and much more. New items and those only accessible
through the University of Albany are indicated. From the
University at Albany Libraries.
http://library.albany.edu/subject/csci.htm
Subjects: Computer science -- Directories
Created by dl
Diets of the World
Four global diets are presented to entice Americans towards
healthier bodies: Chinese, concentrating on disease-fighting
antioxidants and phytochemicals foods; French, employing
less speed-eating and reducing nonnutritious snacks;
Japanese, promoting visual appeal and reverence; and
Mediterranean, stressing vegetarian and "greens." Tips on
stocking the pantry and recipes are provided "to adapt
healthy global cuisines to American tastes."
http://webmd.lycos.com/content/pages/7/3234_2038
Subjects: Nutrition...
Created by jh
Documents
A collection of over 2,500 "documents, maps, articles, and
reports on the California environment including
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), educational
pamphlets, water usage bulletins, and county plans."
Browsable, and searchable by keyword, title, author, and
document type. From the Digital Library Project, University
of California, Berkeley.
http://elib.cs.berkeley.edu/docs/
Subjects: California -- Environmental conditions...
Created by tm
FOIAdvocates
This site on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has a
guide to state public records laws, sample FOIA request and
appeal letters, links to the text of the act and other online
resources, a bibliography, and a FAQ. From a legal firm
specializing in FOIA issues.
http://www.foiadvocates.com/
Subjects: Freedom of information...
Created by mg
FRAC: Food Research and Action Center
"The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is a leading
national organization working to improve public policies to
eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States."
Its Web site provides statistics on hunger, information on
government programs such as food stamps and WIC, news,
and analyses of reports.
http://www.frac.org/
Subjects: Hunger...
Created by sf
International A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War
and End Racism)
International A.N.S.W.E.R. focuses its efforts on opposing
U.S. war with Iraq. Activities include organizing mass
demonstrations (such as the January 18, 2003 march and
rally in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere). The Web site
includes information about local and regional organizing
centers, flyers to download, a list of endorsers, and the
"scenarios" motivating these activities.
http://internationalanswer.org/
Subjects: War on Terrorism, 2001- -- Underground movements...
Created by kgs
International High IQ Society
Puzzles and IQ tests from this group that welcomes "people
from all walks of life who have an IQ in the top five percent
of the population and who want to be part of our global
community" on the Internet.
http://www.highiqsociety.org/
Subjects: Puzzles...
Created by sf
Mascagni: Images from Anatomia Universa
Paolo Mascagni (1725-1815) created Anatomia Universa, a
series of 88 plates depicting human anatomy in detail. The
plates are so large that they have never been bound. The
site shows the 44 hand-colored plates, digitized to allow
users to view them interactively; there is also information
on Mascagni's career and publications. This beautiful
resource is from the University of Iowa's Hardin Library.
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/mascagni/
Subjects: Mascagni, Paolo, 1755-1815...
Created by bb
Miscositas.com
Developed for both students and teachers, this multicultural
site contains a collection of picture books in English, French,
and Spanish. There are suggested curricula for each story for
the respective languages as well as related links.
http://www.miscositas.com/
Subjects: Children's literature...
Created by dl
MusÈe MÈcanique Online
Information and a virtual exhibit for "one of the largest
privately owned collections of Antique coin-operated
automatic mechanical musical instruments in the world,"
located at Pier 45 in San Francisco.
http://museemecanique.citysearch.com/
Subjects: Mechanical musical instruments...
Created by kgs
National Network to End the War Against Iraq
"A nation-wide coalition of over 140 peace and justice,
student and faith-based organizations" united in opposition
to U.S. conflict with Iraq. Includes information about current
and past actions, positions, members, news links, and
more.
http://www.endthewar.org/
Subjects: Peace movements...
Created by kgs
Neurosurgical Diseases and Disorders
Includes information on traumatic brain injury, brain tumors,
epilepsy, stroke, adult hydrocephalus, movement disorders,
neuroendoscopic disorders, pain syndromes, pediatric
conditions, peripheral nerve disorders, and spinal disorders.
From the Department of Surgery, University of California,
Los Angeles.
http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/
Subjects: Nervous system -- Diseases...
Created by tm
Not In Our Name Bay Area
The Bay Area chapter for an organization of "people of
conscience who cannot stand silent as our government
wages war without limits of time and space." The current
focus of Not In Our Name is the possibility of conflict with
Iraq. Includes an events calendar, history of recent
protests, a Statement of Conscience, a Pledge of
Resistance, contact information, and other resources.
http://www.notinourname.net/~bayarea/
Subjects: War on Terrorism, 2001- ...
Created by kgs
Puns Galore
Those who enjoy plays on words will appreciate this
searchable and browsable collection of over 500 puns. There
are also a random pun generator and related links.
http://www.punsgalore.com/
Subjects: Puns and punning...
Created by dl
Salmon Spawning in the South Puget Sound Region
Find out what type of salmon spawn when and where in
Washington's South Puget Sound region. Photos of salmon,
peak spawning dates, and driving directions are followed by
links to information on the salmon life cycle and migration
routes. From the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement
Group, whose mission is to increase salmon populations
"through habitat restoration, community education, and fish
production activities."
http://www.ups.edu/faculty/jmelliott/spawnsites.html
Subjects: Salmon...
Created by btb
Satyajit Ray Film and Study Collection
Contains a biography, filmography, articles, quotes from
critics, and a list of books by and about Satyajit Ray. Also
features artwork of the Indian film director. From the
University of California, Santa Cruz.
http://arts.ucsc.edu/rayFASC/
Subjects: Ray, Satyajit, 1921-1992...
Created by tm
SF Prospector
Allows users to identify available commercial property in
San Francisco by using a geographic information system
(GIS) database with interactive maps. Also calculates
current demographic/economic statistics and business
counts (including business types, names, and addresses) for
specific locations and/or geographically by zip code,
neighborhood, redevelopment area, or supervisorial district.
http://sfgov.org/site/sfprospector_index.asp
Subjects: Commercial real estate -- California...
Created by dmp
Tasting Wine
"Everything about wine tasting: wine terms, vintage charts,
food and wine, serving wine, tasting wine, wine glasses,
and more."
http://www.tasting-wine.com/
Subjects: Wine tasting...
Created by jh
The History of Beer
Using simple terms this site explains the history of beer,
the brewing process, its various styles, and the growing
craft industry, including homemade and specialty beers,
brewpubs, and cooking with beer.
http://www.history-of-beer.com/
Subjects: Beverages...
Created by jh
The History of Cider
From "sweet cider" to "hard cider," cider production is
straightforwardly explained. The site provides information
on both its origins and its current popularity, including the
cider regions of the world. The "core" of good cider making
starts with a good apple.
http://www.history-of-cider.com/
Subjects: Beverages...
Created by jh
The History of Whisky
This site outlines the origin of whiskey (whisky, in most of
the U.K.), the methods of distillation from blends of grain
(barley, corn, maize, wheat, and/or rye), and its enduring
popularity from time immemorial to the present.
Additionally, it differentiates among the types, varieties,
and characters among the American, Irish, and Scottish
blends and explains the growing trend of whiskey popularity
and production globally.
http://www.history-of-whisky.com/
Subjects: Beverages...
Created by jh
The Marine Mammal Center
This Northern California non-profit organization works
through rescue, research, and education programs to
"recognize human interdependence with marine mammals
[and] foster their survival and the conservation of their
habitat." Includes news, a FAQ, related links, and a guide,
What to do if you find a stranded marine mammal.
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/
Subjects: Marine mammals...
Created by lcw
The Paleontological Institute of the Russian
Academy of Science in Moscow, Russia
An exhibit of photographs of the "world's largest
paleontological institute." Topics include the architectural
motifs of the institute, Mongolian dinosaurs, and
Pleistocene and Tertiary mammals. From the Museum of
Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/pin/pin.html
Subjects: Paleontology...
Created by tm
The Sugar Quill
This searchable archive of Harry Potter fan fiction (short
stories based on J.K. Rowling's novels, written by devotees
of the series) and art has the aim of "encouraging people of
all ages to write, and to strive to become better writers, by
allowing others to beta-read and make suggestions to help
them." Potter enthusiasts are encouraged to "have fun and
obsess freely" on several discussion forums relating to the
books and the art of writing.
http://www.sugarquill.net/
Subjects: Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)...
Created by dfs
What's Up With the Weather?
This site examines "the science and politics of one of the
most controversial issues of the 21st century: the truth
about global warming." Topics include fossil fuel
consumption, the role ice cores play in our global
environment, and predictions for "what would happen to the
world's coastlines if the West Antarctic Ice Sheet melted."
Includes a teacher's guide and a FAQ. A production of Nova
and Frontline, programs produced by the Public Broadcasting
System (PBS).
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/warming/
Subjects: Climatic changes...
Created by sf
Writers on America
"In what sense do you see yourself as an American writer?"
was asked of novelists, critics, historians, and poets: Elmaz
Abinader, Julia Alvarez, Robert Olen Butler, Michael Chabon,
Billy Collins, Robert Creeley, David Herbert Donald, Richard
Ford, Linda Hogan, Mark Jacobs, Charles Johnson, Bharati
Mukherjee, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Robert Pinskey. Their
responses reflect America's diversity, struggle, laughter,
sorrow, and democracy. From the Office of International
Information Programs of the U.S. Department of State.
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/writers/
Subjects: Authors, American...
Created by smb
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