National Information Center (NIC) June 26, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Consumer Information, Finance.Tags: bank histories, banks, Federal Reserve, National Information Center, NIC
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www.ffiec.gov/nicpubweb/nicweb/nichome.aspx
From the site: “The National Information Center (NIC) is a central repository of data about banks and other institutions for which the Federal Reserve has a supervisory, regulatory, or research interest, including both domestic and foreign banking organizations operating in the United States. This web site provides access to NIC data, allowing the public to search for detailed information about banking organizations.”
What Happened to…? June 26, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Consumer Information, Finance.Tags: bank histories, bank mergers, banks, St. Louis Fed, TN banks
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http://stlouisfed.org/banking/structure/what_happened_to.cfm
This site, from the St. Louis Fed, tracks bank mergers and histories for selected banks in the Eighth District (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee).
Historical Stock Quotes from WSJ June 10, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Finance, Investing.Tags: historical stock quotes, stock quotes, WSJ
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http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-financial-markets-stock.html
Exciting news! The Wall Street Journal has historical stock quotes back to 1970.
Putting Meat on the Table June 9, 2009
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, Animals, Food.Tags: farm animal production, farm animals, industrial animal production, Pew
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www.pewtrusts.org/uploadedFiles/wwwpewtrustsorg/Reports/Industrial_Agriculture/PCIFAP_FINAL.pdf
Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America – A report from the Pew Commission on industrial farm animal production. (.pdf, 124 pages.)
Science & Engineering Statistics June 8, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Engineering, Science, Statistics.Tags: engineering statistics, NSF, science education, science statistics, Statistics
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http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/
From the National Science Foundation. Main areas of coverage include: Education, Federal Government, Industry, International, Research & Development, Social Dimensions, State and Workforce.
Trans-Lex May 19, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Law.Tags: International Business, International Law, Legal Tools, Trans-Lex, Transnational Law
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http://trans-lex.org/index.php
From the Scout Report: Researchers, professors, students and lawyers involved in transnational law and international business law will find Trans-Lex to be a valuable legal research tool. The “How to Use the Site” link at the bottom of any page gives detailed instructions on using this site, with its abundance of information. “The Materials” tab lists “National Legislation”, “Conventions”, “Principles/Restatements/Model Laws”, “Arbitration Rules” and “Mediation Rules”. Many countries are covered, including South Africa, Japan, and the United States, but the majority of the countries covered here are located in the European Union. Although visitors interested in the “Dutch Code of Civil Procedure”, in the “National Legislation” section, can simply click on that title to be taken to the Dutch version of it, English speakers can scroll to the bottom of the page for an English version. The “Links” section of the website has an incredible array of resources, including topics and subtopics on “International Trade/Commercial Law”, “Private International Law”, and “International Commercial Arbitration”.
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Orphanet: The Portal for Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs May 14, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Diseases, Drugs, Health.Tags: clinical trials, medical conditions, medications, orphan drugs, rare diseases
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www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/index.php?lng=EN
Orphan drugs are drugs that treat rare diseases (diseases affecting <200,000 Americans), and this portal is a great place for information on these drugs, clinical trials and rare diseases.
AgeSource / AgeStats Worldwide May 9, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Senior Citizens, Statistics.Tags: AARP data, AgeSource, AgeStats, aging statistics, international aging statistics
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www.aarpinternational.org/database/
From the site: “These two databases have been created by AARP to facilitate the international exchange of policy and program-relevant information in aging...
“AgeSource Worldwide identifies several hundred information resources in some 25 countries which are significant either in size or in their unique coverage of particular aging-related issues. The resources include, among others, clearinghouses, libraries, databases, training modules, major reports, and Web metasites.
“AgeStats Worldwide provides access to comparative statistical data that compare the situation of older adults across countries or regions around a variety of issues areas. The most recent data and projections as far ahead as 2050 are provided where available.”
Math Videos May 5, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Mathematics.Tags: math help, math instruction, math videos, Math Vids, Mathematics
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Math Vids provides an archive of free math videos on topics ranging from basic math to calculus and discrete math. Users must complete a free registration to gain full access to the holdings.
National Center for Electronics Recycling April 17, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Computers, Consumer Information, Telecommunications.Tags: ecycling, electronics recycling, used electronics
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www.electronicsrecycling.org/Public/default.aspx
The National Center for Electronic Recycling “is dedicated to the development and enhancement of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used electronics in the U.S.” Sections of particular interest include Ecycling Basics, Laws, Resources and a tool for finding local recyclers.
The Organic Center April 17, 2009
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Consumer Information, Environment, Food, Health, Plants, Science.Tags: Organic Center, organic farming, organic foods
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“The Organic Center is a great website that focuses on the science behind organic agricultural production. Their mission is ‘to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society.’ Under the ‘State of Science’ tab at the top of the page visitors should check out the ‘Hot Science’ section. The articles listed here will give the visitor an idea of all the aspects of organic production there are, and why they are important. For instance, articles such as ‘Common Insecticide Causes Neurological Deficits in Children’, ‘Soil Quality from Long-term Organic Management Nearly Doubles Flavonoids in Organic Tomatoes’ and ‘Hormone Growth Promoters Feed to Beef Cattle Linked to Adverse Impacts on Male Sexual Development’. The ‘Organic Resources’ tab at the top of the homepage has links to ‘Consumer Resources’ and ‘Science Resources’, which are loaded with links to websites regarding all aspects of organic agriculture. The ‘Leaders in Organics’ link, also under the ‘Organic Resources’ tab, has articles by a food scientist and by the chief marketing executive of an organic food company. Visitors interested in receiving the Organic Center’s monthly e-newsletter, The Scoop, can sign up by clicking on the ‘News & Media’ tab, and then clicking on the ‘Newsletter Archive’ link. After signing up, visitors should browse the archives of the newsletter, which go back to the beginning of 2007.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Making Home Affordable March 20, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Credit, Finance, Real Estate, United States.Tags: Financial Crisis, Mortgages
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http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/
The Obama Administration launched this site yesterday to provide a starting point for homeowners who have questions about their mortgages and their financial future. Users should start with the self-assessment tools to determine their eligibility for various options. Detailed information is available on refinancing and loan modification, or users can start with the FAQ.
On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences March 19, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Mathematics.Tags: calculus, integers, numeric sequences, numerical sequences
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www.research.att.com/~njas/sequences/index.html
This is a fantastic tool should you need to know the next number in a numerical sequence or if you need more information (formula, additional integers, available resources) about a known sequence (ex. Fibonacci).
Freshwater Resources March 19, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Images, Statistics, Water.Tags: freshwater resources, UNEP, water cycle
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www.unep.org/dewa/assessments/ecosystems/water/vitalwater/freshwater.htm
From the United Nations Environmental Programme, this page houses extensive data about the world’s freshwater use, storage and distribution. As part of the vital water graphics collection, most topics are graphically enhanced. There are great visual depictions of the water cycle, groundwater flow and wastewater disposal.
Legal Research Engine March 13, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Law.Tags: Blawgs, Cornell Law, Legal Research, Research Guides
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http://library.lawschool.cornell.edu/WhatWeDo/ResearchGuides/Legal-Research-Engine.cfm
This is a handy tool from the Cornell Law Library. You can search Legal Research Guides, the Legal Internet, or Academic Blawgs, independently or collectively, using a Google-powered search.
Mathematician Biographies March 4, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Biographies, Mathematics.Tags: biographical information, math bios, math history
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www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/BiogIndex.html
This page is part of the much larger MacTutor History of Mathematics archive from the University of St. Andrews. Users can search alphabetically or chronologically.
CAM Use in the US March 4, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Statistics.Tags: alternative medicine, CAM, CAM statistics, complementary medicine
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http://nccam.nih.gov/news/camstats/2007/
From the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this site presents the 2007 statistics on CAM use in the US. Links are available to the full report, a fact sheet and graphics.
Traffic Volume Trends March 4, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Statistics, Transportation.Tags: infrastructure, traffic, traffic statistics, TVT
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www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohim/tvtw/tvtpage.cfm
From the site: “Traffic Volume Trends is a monthly report based on hourly traffic count data reported by the States. These data are collected at approximately 4,000 continuous traffic counting locations nationwide and are used to estimate the percent change in traffic for the current month compared with the same month in the previous year.”
BLS Data on Unions February 26, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Job & Career, Salaries, Statistics.Tags: BLS, employment statistics, union members, unions
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www.bls.gov/bls/blsuniondata.htm
One-stop shopping for all of your union data and statistics needs. Includes information on collective bargaining, work stoppages, union affiliations, employment and wages.
Keep It or Toss it? February 20, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Food, Safety.Tags: Food, food expiration dates, food preservation, food safety, food storage
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There are a number of good sites that provide information on food storage and safety, but I like this one because it is so easy to use. Simply type the food or beverage into the search blank and choose one of the options given to find out more about the expiration dates. (I haven’t had any luck with brand names, so stick to the basics–”eggs,” etc…) According to the site, the information comes from the FDA, universities, nonprofits involved in food safety and food manufacturers.
