Another 2010 Census site February 28, 2012
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http://mcdc1.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/applinks/menu.py
This site from the Missouri Census Data Center, is another way to look up 2010, 2000, and 1990 Census information. On the opening page, click on what state you are looking for on the left side. Then choose your county, place (city), census tract, or zip code to look up on the right side. Choose which census demographic table you would like to use (1990, 2000, 2010). The table will come up with comparison figures and provide lots of demographic information. A wealth of information is included on the site.
Consumer Price Index February 22, 2012
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http://www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi/statistics/cpi-data.htm
A site from the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security that also provides the U.S. Consumer Price Index. The figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics official Consumer Price Index site. The figures have been manipulated in Excel to provide a table from 1990 until now, both monthly and annually.
Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific December 13, 2011
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http://www.unescap.org/stat/data/syb2011/index.asp
The “Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific” is a new publication from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. This electronic resource provides statistical and demographic information, along with information on the economy, connectivity, and the environment in Asia. It shows key indicators and trends, as well as tables full of statistics on this region.
Heat Related Illness Prevention July 27, 2011
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http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.asp
These guidelines from the Centers for Disease Contol and Prevention are useful to follow in order to prevent heat related illnesses.
Understanding New Light Bulb Labels July 19, 2011
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http://blog.usa.gov/post/7801038316/whats-a-lumen-understanding-new-light-bulb-labels
By the end of this year, light bulb packaging labels will start listing a lighting facts label. Use this website and video to learn how to interpret the new labeling. Find out about lumens and how to compare light bulbs as you shop. You can also see a sample of the new lighting facts label.
Prices and Spending in the U.S. June 7, 2011
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http://www.bls.gov/opub/focus/
Focus on Prices and Spending is a sequence of reports from the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. From these quarterly reports you can see the trends in spending and inflation in the ecomony of the United States. The reports use information from the Consumer Expenditure Survey, the Consumer Price Index, and the Producer Price Index.
Migration Information Source April 19, 2011
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http://www.migrationinformation.org/USfocus/display.cfm?id=818
This website’s purpose is to answer frequently asked questions about immigrants and immigration. The Source offers vital data, uselful tools, and integral facts on the migration of people all over the world.
From the website: “Where are immigrants primarily from? How many immigrants come each year? How many are already here? How many became US citizens last year? Do they have health insurance? Where do they live? How many children live in immigrant families? How large are illegal immigration flows, and how has the government responded? “
Guide to State and Local Workforce Data April 15, 2011
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The Guide to State and Local Workforce Data provides links to both state and local information about employment, poverty, economics, and population. This information has been organized by topic to make it easy to find what you are searching for.
New Dietary Guidelines February 2, 2011
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http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/
Did you know that the dietary guidelines was recently updated by the federal government? The guidelines are revised every 5 years to promote good health and reduce the risks of chronic diseseaes in those who are over the age of two. Go to this link to read the complete updated version of Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Federal Digital System January 25, 2011
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from the website :
Federal Digital System – America’s Authentic Government Information
From this website you can search, browse and download government publications such as the Code of Federal Regulations, Congressional Reports, and the Federal Register.
NPR Nursing Home Database January 19, 2011
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http://www.npr.org/2010/11/08/131070921/npr-nursing-home-database
The NPR Nursing Home Database is an interactive database that provides ratings on 16,000 nursing homes. First, select the state of the nursing home that is being looked for, then select the county, and finally the individual facility. From here, details about the nursing home will be listed including whether a resident can feed, bathe, eat, or walk, along with the independence level of the residents. The overall quality of the facility is given as well. The ratings come from the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Address, phone number, and number of residents is also included.
science.gov October 26, 2010
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From the site, “Science.gov searches over 42 databases and over 2000 selected websites from 14 federal agencies, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information including research and development results. Science.gov is governed by the interagency Science.gov Alliance“.
Searches can be done by keyword or topic. A link to ‘science in the news’ is also provided.
HathiTrust Digital Library August 4, 2010
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Books, Government Publications, Materials.Tags: books, fiction, hathitrust, non-fiction, university
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HathiTrust Digital Library is a consortium of universities that have released a shared digitized collection of books. The catalog allows a search of the synopsis or full text of books. A look into the public collections is also allowed. Both fiction and non-fiction books are included.
GovTrack August 3, 2010
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Government Publications, Law, United States.Tags: bills, congress, govtrack, legislation, resolutions, United States, voting record
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GovTrack.us is another way besides the THOMAS website to find out the status of a bill or resolution. You can search by subject, keyword, or the number of the bill. Once a bill is brought up, a simple explanation is given as to the status of the bill and what it means. Members of Congress and their voting records can be found on the site. You can also sign up using e-mail updates or rss feeds as to the latest legislative activity.
Congressional Hearings October 31, 2008
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www.loc.gov/law/find/hearings.html
Google and The Library of Congress have teamed up to digitize the library’s Congressional Hearings holdings. They have only begun, but three collections are currently available for browsing: U.S. Census, Freedom of Information/Privacy, and Immigration. Others will be added as they become available.
County Business Patterns March 26, 2008
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“County Business Patterns is an annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry.” Click on “Hypertext Tables” to search by county, zip code or MSA.
Deciphering Food Expiration Dates February 21, 2008
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http://blog.usa.gov/roller/govgab/entry/deciphering_food_expiration_dates
This post from the GovGab Blog explains how consumers can decode the language of food expiration dates. “Sell by,” “Best if used by,” and “expiration date” are all explained. Links are also provided to food storage information.
United States Reports February 19, 2008
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http://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov/c/US/
This is an online depository of federal case law, with decisions dating back to 1754. This is a fairly new resource, so be patient. It will certainly become more user-friendly in the future. Currently, opinions can be accessed by date and citation, although as it grows its functionality should improve.
