PubMed Tutorial August 31, 2007
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www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmedtutorial/
In case you ever need a refresher on searching PubMed, this tutorial can take you through it step-by-step. Use the “Previous” and “Next” arrow keys to navigate through the tutorial.
Legal Portraits Online August 31, 2007
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www.law.harvard.edu/library/collections/special/online-collections/portraits/
If a student ever needs a picture of an historical lawyer or judge, this site is going to be your best bet. Harvard Law School owns over 4,000 portraits of legal thinkers and judges from the Middle Ages to the present. Many are available now on their website.
Historical Tornado Database August 30, 2007
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http://climate.engin.umich.edu/tornadopaths/
Use this site to get information on historical tornadoes. Tornadoes can be searched by date or zip code, and users can “fly” the path with Google Earth.
Drink Recipes August 30, 2007
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www.asksam.com/ebooks/drink%2Drecipes/
This is a database of over 11,000 drink recipes. Users can browse or search the database online, or download the database in its entirety.
Startup Search August 29, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Computers, Directories, Investing, Technology.add a comment
From LII:
“Directory tracking ‘new web technology companies at the beginning stages of their growth.’ It collects ‘facts and figures about new web products, startup companies, key startup employees, and the funding dollars powering their growth.’ Profiles include background and rankings (explained in ‘Startup Search Score’ in the About section). Searchable, or browse companies, products, people, investors, or partners. From a Web search and syndication consultant.”
Subprime Mortgage Market Overview August 29, 2007
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www.federalreserve.gov/Boarddocs/speeches/2007/20070517/default.htm
This is the text of a speech given by Chairman Ben S. Bernanke in May, 2007, that gives very good overview of the subprime mortgage market–its development, recent issues, and possible regulatory responses.
SmartExchange for Bond Conversion August 29, 2007
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www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/smartexchangeinfo.htm
This site from TreasuryDirect explains how to use the SmartExchange program to transfer paper savings bonds to electronic securities. Links are provided to the program application and TreasuryDirect accounts.
Summize – A Search Engine for Reviews August 29, 2007
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Finally! A search engine for product reviews! I’ve tried a few searches on it, and I’ve been pretty happy with the results. You can also find reviews for books, movies and music here. This might be a great site for things that Consumer Reports doesn’t cover.
AltLaw August 28, 2007
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Currently in beta testing, AltLaw offers full-text searching of case law from the US Supreme Court and Circuit Appeals Courts. It was created as a free alternative to Lexis and Westlaw.
Business Dictionary August 28, 2007
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This site provides definitions for over 20,000 words and terms from the business world.
Physics To Go August 27, 2007
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A great site from the American Physical Society and the National Science Digital Library. Physics To Go is “a collection of more than 500 websites that you can search or browse to explore physics on your own. It’s also a biweekly online magazine, with archives containing more than 55 selected physics images.”
Life of a Vertebrate Fossil August 27, 2007
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http://paleobiology.si.edu/LVF/#start
This interactive tutorial from the Smithonian’s Museum of Natural History explains how paleobiologists find fossils, collect them, prepare them for display and use them to learn about life. It includes lots of photos and video clips.
Eye Health from EyeCare America August 14, 2007
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From the Foundation of the American Academy of Opthamology, this site covers eye diseases and conditions, vision issues, treatment and care of the eye, and access to services. Eye disease simulators and information on free vision care is also offered.
Agricultural Research Service August 10, 2007
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www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm
The Agricultural Research Service offers publications and reports on numerous topics. This site can also be used to locate an ARS office, submit a question, or search for a particular research project.
Blood Donation Eligibility Requirements August 9, 2007
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www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html
This page from the American Red Cross, outlines the basic guidelines for blood donation as well as specific conditions that may affect donor eligibility.
National Sleep Foundation August 9, 2007
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From Neat New Stuff: “A good place to start exploring any kind of sleep disorder – sleepwalking, drowsy driving, snoring, specific medical conditions and medications affecting sleep patterns, and more.”
Unsolicited Mail, Telemarketers and Email August 6, 2007
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www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt063.shtm
This site, from the Federal Trade Commission, gives consumers the contact information to opt-out of lists for telemarketing, direct mail, pre-approved credit offers, and unsolicited email. The site also explains how to file complaints.
