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file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm < Home > Combined List of URL for Government Information ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 9/11 Events and Aftermath -- ResearchBuzz -- Resources on the events of 9/11. 11 September 2001: the response -- United Kingdom. House of Commons Library -- Reactions to the attacks; Bin Laden and al-Qaeda; Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Taliban; international legal issues; and military options. PDF file is 1.3 megabytes. 11 September Attacks: European Union's Broad Response -- U.S. The 51st State: The State of Online -- Laura Gordon-Murnane -- Infotoday.com -- Nov.-Dec. 2007 article that provides analysis of how candidates, the media, and voters are using the technology of today. 100 Day Plan -- United States. Director of National Intelligence -- Report detailing short-term goals for progress in Iraq. 100 Day Plan: Follow-Up Report -- United States. Director of National Intelligence 100 Milestone Documents -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) -- The documents chronicle U.S. history from 1776 to 1965. 270 to Win -- 270towin.com -- Interactive electoral college map. Select one of the starting views below the map. Click any state to change its outcome. As you modify a state, the total Electoral Vote counter will update. You'll also see historical election info for that state. Provides Presidential electoral maps of the U.S., 1992 to present. 500 Day Plan -- United States. Director of National Intelligence -- Plan of action for the period following the completion of the 100 Day Plan. 527 Fairness Act of 2005 -- Legislation to level the playing field and restore political parties, federal campaigns/candidates, and legitimate citizens groups to their rightful place in the political system 1918 Influenza Pandemic -- Nature -- Research, background information, and links regarding the 1918 flu outbreak and contemporary issues regarding influenza. 1997 Census of Governments -- United States. Census Bureau file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (1 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 1997 Economic Census -- United States. Census Bureau 2000 Federal Sentencing Guideline Manual: Promoting Prostitution or Prohibited Sexual Conduct -United States. Sentencing Commission -- Federal laws and consequences of prostitution. 2000 Presidential Primary Dates -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- 2000 Presidential Primary Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines for Ballot Access. 2002 Census of Governments -- United States. Census Bureau 2002 Economic Census -- United States. Census Bureau -- This is the preliminary census data for 2002 giving a brief outline of the economy in 2002. See also the 2002 Census of Agriculture and the 2002 Census of Governments. 2002 PROceedings Papers and Abstracts -- American Political Science Association (APSA) 2004 Election Calendar -- USA Today -- Complete listings of every state and presidential primary election in each state of the union for the 2004 election year. Also includes national convention dates and general election information. 2005 Integrated Energy Policy Report -- California Energy Commission -- This web section is for the 2005 Integrated Energy Policy Report, which was adopted by the Energy Commission on November 21, 2005. The Commission held more than 50 public workshops and hearings. It published 80 supporting reports, scores of presentations, and received hundreds of public comments. The final main reports can be downloaded below. 2006 Key Races (MSNBC) -- MSNBC.com -- Interactive map of states listing gubernatorial or Congressional races most likely to change parties. 2006 Tennessee Election Results -- Congress.org - Capitol Advantage 2007 Enacted State Legislation Related to Immigrants and Immigration -- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) -- Survey of state bills on immigration and their status (passed, defeated, vetoed) from January to July 2007. The 2008 Democratic National Convention: How To Become A Delegate -- Democratic National Convention Committee -- Includes a map. Click on your state to find the number of delegates and how many delegates will be pledged to the winning primary candidate and how many are for partyoffice holders. 2008 Election -- Salon.com -- Digital journal for news and opinion. 2008 Election Center -- GovSpot -- Covers candidates and their stands on the issues, state referendums, and third parties. 2008 Elections -- United States. Dept. of State -- Links and articles on the election process: primaries, caucuses, issues, electoral college, public opinion polls. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (2 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2008 Presidential Election: U.S. Electoral College -- United States. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Office of the Federal Register -- How the electoral college works, interactive electoral map, electoral college calculator, and other sources. 2008 U.S. Congressional Elections Portal - Wiki the Vote -- Congresspedia/SourceWatch -- Open encyclopedia on the 2008 election. Edited by the public. The A to Z Guide to Political Interference in Science -- Union of Concerned Scientists -- Documenting government manipulation, suppression, and distortion of scientific work being conducted for or in conjunction with the U.S. government. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety -- "Dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads." Site includes full-text reports on various safety issues. AAA Rating: Open CRS Network: CRS Reports for the People [opencrs] -- Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) -- Provides access to Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports already in the public domain and encourages Congress to provide public access to all CRS Reports. A project of the Center for Democracy & Technology through the cooperation of several organizations and collectors of CRS Reports. Encourages users to submit their own copies to increase the coverage of CRS reports. AARP Policy and Research -- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) -- Non-partisan public policy research focusing on areas such as social security reform legislation, the budget, and aging issues. Includes Social Security Background Briefing. ABA Center on Children and the Law -- American Bar Assoc. -- Extensive site on children's rights. Includes Links of Interest to Child Advocates. ABA Juvenile Justice Center (ABA) -- Works to Improve access to counsel and the quality of representation for children in the Juvenile Justice System. ABA Network -- American Bar Assoc. -- The American Bar Association (ABA) provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government -- Robert A. Hinton, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis University Library The ABC's of ID's for U.S. Immigrants -- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) -- Explains the various state requirements to identify aliens for identity of employment. The ABC's of Web Site Evaluation -- Kathleen Schrock, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, S. Yarmouth, MA Able v. USA -- Carnegie Mellon Univ. -- First court case contesting "Don't ask, Don't Tell" policy. Abolish the Death Penalty -- Amnesty International USA -- Provides news and reports about the abolition of the death penalty worldwide. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (3 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Abortion -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville -- Links to government resources pertaining to abortion. Abortion -- The New York Times -- Collection of information on abortion including articles, archives, and links to reference material. Abortion -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM) -- Information on abortion from MedlinePlus including links to other articles and sources of information. Also see the MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia article on abortion. Abortion -- Public Agenda -- Non-partisan research group offering a general issue overview, public opinion analyses, and other resources on abortion. Abortion -- C. Coppens -- The Catholic Encyclopedia -- Encyclopaedic entry and information on abortion from a Catholic perspective. Abortion -- PollingReport.com -- Compilation of national poll results on abortion and birth control. Abortion -- United States. National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Links to abortion information and related health topics. Abortion Clinics and Medical Abortion Providers -- Abortion.com -- Lists doctors' offices and facilities which offer abortion care nationwide. Also provides general information on abortion prodecures, etc. Abortion & Ethics -- Lawrence M. Hinman -- Univ. of San Diego -- Ethics database. Contains links to internet resources (court decisions, legislative documents, papal documents), online surveys, popular articles, philosophical literature and much more on abortion. Abortion Facts -- Heritage House -- Extensive information on abortion including statistics, pro-life and prochoice arguments, links to pertinent online literature, and more. Sponsored by a pro-life group. Abortion Information -- Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC) -- Links to resources on abortion prodecures, post-abortion care, locating abortion clinics, relevant legislation, personal stories, and much more. Abortion Law Homepage -- AOL Hometown -- Background and links to related legal material. Abortion, Miscarriage, and Breast Cancer Risk -- United States. National Cancer Institute (NCI) -Covers background, current research, risk factors, and sources of information. Abortion News -- Medical News Today (MediLexicon International Ltd.) -- Includes news on post-abortion issues, ethics, laws and more. Abortion (Ohio ESL) -- Ohio Univ. -- Links to terminology, general overviews, pro-choice and pro-life interest groups, and other internet resources on abortion. Abortion Policies: A Global Review -- U.S. Population Division. Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs -Country-by-country examination of national policies concerning induced abortion and the context within file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (4 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm which abortion takes place. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Abortion Procedures -- American Pregnancy Association -- Descriptions of the different methods used in abortions broken down by trimester. Abortion Risks -- Option Line -- Detailed descriptions of abortion procedures and their risks. Abortion Statistics (Statistical Abstract of the United States) -- United States. U.S. Census Bureau -Abortion statistics from government and non-government sources. Abortion Surveillance - United States, 2000 -- United States. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) -Report which summarizes and describes data on the number and characteristics of women obtaining legal induced abortions. About HUD -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- Press releases, priority, annual report, mission, organization, programs, more information. About Libertarianism -- Liberty Activist About Marriage -- Freedom to Marry Foundation -- Examines legal marriage and discusses the legal struggles of same-sex couples. ● Absentee Voting -- Encyclopedia Americana ● Abyz News Links [Iraq Coverage] -- Abyz Web Links -- Links to many news sites about Iraq. ● Abyz News Links [North Korea Coverage] -- Abyz Web Links -- Links to many news sites about Korea. ● Access Information on NAFTA -- Mexico Information Center for North America ● ● ● ● Access to Archival Databases (AAD) -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) -Online access to nearly 50 million historic electronic records from twenty federal agencies Access to Government Information The Post-September 11 -- OMB Watch -- List of changes in public access to government information since the September 11 terrorist attacks. Access World News -- News Bank AccessUN Readex -- U.S. -- Comprehensive source of UN-related publications made by all official bodies of the organization, including the General Assembly, standing and sessional committees, and the Security, Economic, and Social Councils. Some resources are full text; others have voting records. ● Accuracy in Media (AIM) -- Encouraging members of the media to report the news fairly and objectively. ● ACE Electoral Knowledge Network -- Administration and Cost of Elections (ACE) Project ● ACE Electoral Knowledge Network -- User-friendly information on options, detailed procedures, and the file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (5 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm administrative costs associated with organising elections ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Acid Rain -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ACLU: Immigrants' Rights -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) -- Policy statements and other material about the rights of immigrants, refugees and non-citizens in the U.S. Topics include asylum, detention, discrimination, workplace rights, and judicial review and court access. Includes legislative and legal documents, press releases, and position papers. Some documents available in Spanish. ACLU: Is the ACLU good for America? -- ProCon.org -- Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Is the ACLU good for America?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. ACLU Supreme Court Watch -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Acquaintance/Date Rape Resources -- vachss.com -- Articles, commentary and opinion, and contact information for organizations. Acronym Finder -- Mountain Data Systems ACT for Kids -- Lutheran Community Services Northwest -- Resources for the prevention and healing of child sexual abuse and other forms of family trauma. Action Against Hunger -- Delivers emergency aid and longer-term assistance to people in over 40 countries, specializing in emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural disaster. ● Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) -- Fighting for the rights of nonsmokers. ● Active Most Wanted and Criminal Investigations -- Gunny Ragg -- Links to most wanted sites. ● ● Addressing our Global Water Future -- Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) -- Possible solutions towards global water problems. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) -- United States. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) -❍ ❍ ❍ ● The Children's Bureau--Providing welfare for families and their children, educating the public about child welfare opportunities, adoption & foster care, and how to report child abuse. Child Care Bureau--Helping to provide affordable, accessible, and quality child care for all Americans in need. Head Start--Serving the needs of low-income families and their childrens' early development. The Administration on Aging (AOA) -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ Alzheimer's Resource Room For Caregivers Fact Sheets file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (6 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Older Americans Act (OAA) State and Area Agencies on Aging Administration on Aging : Housing -- United States. Dept. of Health & Human Services Administrative Science Quarterly (1) -- EBSCOhost Business Source Premier -- Full-text online since 1956. Administrative Science Quarterly (2) -- Proquest -- Full-text online since 1971. Adult Children of Alcoholics -- Organization promoting 12-step treatment program and support groups for individuals who were raised in alcohol-induced dysfunctional or abusive settings. AdvanceSpace -- A guide for quality scientific space content online for students of space at all levels. Advisory Committee On Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) -- United States. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- The Advisory Committee On Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) serves as a link between the U.S. Government and private voluntary organizations (PVOs) active in international humanitarian assistance and development work. Website contains meeting reports, publications, and recommendations. Advocacy Groups in VIS Report Cards -- Voter Information Service, CongressionalReportCards.org -Links to home page of each advocacy groups that rate members of Congress. Advocacy Organizations -- SpeakOut.com Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety -- Includes information on State and Federal safety legislation, articles, and factsheets on safety issues. Advocates for Youth -- Dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. AEI Legal Center for the Public Interest -- (AEI) Aerobiological Engineering -- Pennsylvania State Univ. -- "Aerobiological Engineering is the art and science of designing buildings and systems for the control of airborne pathogens and reduction of respiratory infections in indoor environments, including commercial buildings, hospitals, and residences. Aerobiology is the study of microorganisms in the air which may be detrimental to human health. Included among these organisms are viruses, bacteria and fungi." AFA Issues: Internet Pornography -- American Family Association -- Articles on internet pornography written from a Christian viewpoint Affirmative Action -- Grace York -- Univ. of Michigan Affirmative Action and Diversity Project -- UC - Santa Barbara -- Provides arguments on both sides of the affirmative action issue. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (7 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Affirmative Action Fact Sheet (Executive Order 11246) -- United States. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Dept. of Labor (DOL) -- Employment Standards Admin. ● Afghan Economy -- Eurasia.net ● Afghan Network -- geography, culture, religion, news channel, and other resources ● The Afghan Women's Mission -- The Afghan Women's Mission ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Afghanistan - A Country Study -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Covers extensively social life, economy, history, government and politics, and national security. Afghanistan and the US: selected internet resources -- Univ. of California, Berkley Afghanistan: Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -- Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries Afghanistan Military Guide -- GlobalSecurity.org -- Organization of army, militia, and air force; facilities: urban areas, militia facilities, and air bases; as well as references and links. Afghanistan Online -- Privately owned, independent web site that provides updated news and information on Afghanistan. Afghanistan Resources (Academicinfo.net) -- Academicinfo.net -- Links to online sources: reconstruction, digital library, other links & resources, news & media sources, organizations, women in Afghanistan, Taliban / bin Laden / Al-Qaeda, and war on terrorism. Afghanistan's Humanitarian Crisis: Is Enough Aid Reaching Afghanistan? Oct. 10 - Nov. 15, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-235) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. Afghanistan (Salon.com) -- Salon.com Afghanistan: The Anatomy of an Ongoing Conflict--Ali A. Jalali -- United States. Army War College (U. S.) Afghanistan, the Harrison Forman image collection and more -- United States. American Geographical Society Afghanistan Unveiled -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- This documentary looks at "the effects on Afghan women of the Taliban's oppressive rule and the United States-sponsored bombing campaign." Includes features on Afghan women's rights, a timeline, video clips, related readings, and educator resources. ● Afghanpedia -- Sabawoon Online ● AFL-CIO Home Page -- Policy statements, press releases, campaigns, and boycotts. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (8 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Africa -- Vanderbilt University -- Links to resources about African politics and economics. ● Africa: Country-Specific Pages -- Univ. of Pennsylvania -- From Algeria to Zimbabwe. ● Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) -- Strives to be a meaningful voice for Africa in U.S. public policy. Sresses issues of human rights and social justice that tie directly into Catholic social teaching. ● Africa News Stand -- Africa Online ● Africa Research Project -- Harvard University ● ● ● ● Africa South of the Sahara -- Stanford Univ. Information and Communication Technology Group, African Studies Assoc. -- . Africa: U.S. Foreign Assistance Issues (2006) -- Congressional Research Service -- Provides background and analysis on U.S. foreign aid to Africa. African Affairs -- United States. Dept. of State -- Statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, and other country/regional information. African Development Bank (AFDB) -- Africa’s premier development finance institution dedicated to combating poverty and improving living conditions across the continent. The ADB is also engaged in mobilizing resources for the economic and social progress of its Regional Member Countries. ● African Governments on the Internet -- U.S. Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) ● African Governments on the WWW -- Gunnar Anzinger ● The African Studies Companion ● African Studies Internet Resources -- Columbia University Library, African Studies Dept. ● ● ● ● ● Africare -- Non-profit specializing in aid to Africa for health and HIV/AIDS as well as food security and agriculture. Afro Barometer -- A series of surveys conducted by a nonpartisan, research group to measure the social, political, and economic atmosphere in Africa. After Abortion -- Elliot Institute -- Information on the aftereffects of abortion and post-abortion healing. Age of Consent Campaign Documents: Gender, Class, and other Social issues -- Binghamton Univ., Dept. of Women's Studies -- Historical background on the campaign for a higher age of consent in the early Twentieth Century. Agencies (executive, legislative, & independent) -- A-E -- Admin. on Aging Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (9 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM Bureau of Alcohol, Bureau of Justice Statistics file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (BJS) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Bureau of the Census Bureau of Transportation Census Bureau Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Centers Statistics (BTS) for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) [Formerly known as Health Care Financing Admin. (HCFA)] Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Civil Rights Division [Formerly known as Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)] Consumer Product Safety Commission Commission on Civil Rights Corporation for National Service Council of Economic Advisers Technical Information Center (DTIC) Service [Agriculture] ● Drug Enforcement Admin. (DEA) Energy Information Admin. (EIA) Economic Research Employment and Environmental Protection Agency Agencies (executive, legislative, & independent) -- F-L -- Federal Aviation Admin. (FAA) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Federal Election Commission (FEC) Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Glass Ceiling Commission (FHWA) Fedstats Forest Service Admin. (GSA) Geological Survey (USGS) Federal Highway Admin. Government Printing Office (GPO) Aeronautics and Space Admin. (NASA) Mental Health Health (NIH) National Clearinghouse for National Criminal Justice National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) National Endowment for National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. (NHTSA) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Library of Medicine (NLM) National Park Service Health Admin. (OSHA) Office of Government Ethics Office of National Drug Control Policy Trademark Office (USPTO) Peace Corps National Institutes of National Security Archive National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) National Weather Service National Institute of National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Technical Information Service (NTIS) National National Center for Education National Council on Disability Alcohol and Drug Information National National Agriculture National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) the Humanities (NEH) Medicare National Agriculture Library (NAL) Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) Reference Service (NCJRS) Internal Justice Statistics Bureau (BJS) Agencies (executive, legislative, & independent) -- M-R -- Medicaid Statistics (NCES) General Services Library of Congress (LC) Labor Statistics Bureau (BLS) Statistical Service (NASS) Federal Food and Drug Government Accountability Office (GAO) International Trade Admin. (ITA) Revenue Service (IRS) (NOAA) Federal Emergency Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Admin. (FDA) Federal Federal Deposit Federal Reserve Board (FRB or "the Fed") / Federal Reserve System Online Trade Commission (FTC) ● Defense Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ● Customs Service Economics and Statistics Admin. (ESA) [Commerce] Training Admin. (ETA) (EPA) Consumer Protection Occupational Safety and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Personnel Management Patent and Postal Service (USPS) Agencies (executive, legislative, & independent) -- S-Z -- Securities and Exchange Commission file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (10 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (SEC) Selective Service System (SSS) Social Security Admin. (SSA) (USPS) ● ● Smithsonian Institution Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin. (SAMHSA) Superintendent of Documents (GPO) Development Agency Small Business Admin. (SBA) Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Transportation Statistics Bureau (BTS) Trade and United States Postal Service Women's Bureau (Labor) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Home Page Aggressive Driving (Road Rage) -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville -Firestone Air Bags ● Aging -- GPO Access, Oklahoma State Univ. ● AgingStats.gov -- Website of the Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Tire Recall, AGRICOLA (AGRICultural OnLine Access) -- United States. National Agricultural Library (NAL) -- See "NAL Catalog" for bliographic database of citations to the agricultural literature created by the National Agricultural Library and others. Records in electronic form began in 1970; some have links to full text. Agricultural Outlook [USDA ERS] -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) Agricultural Statistics [USDA NASS] -- United States. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) -Annual publication on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. See also Highlights. Agriculture Fact Book -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to agencies that produce statistics. AIDS.gov: Access to U.S. Government HIV/AIDS information -- United States. Dept. of Health & Human Services -- Serves as an information gateway to guide users to Federal domestic HIV/AIDS information and resources. Contains links to prevention, testing, treatment, and research programs, policies, and resources. AIDS Initiative -- Harvard School of Public Health -- Researching the AIDS pandemic, specificially in Africa. AIDS Research Alliance of America (ARA) -- Breaking news on drugs, treatments, research, and clinical trials. AIDSinfo -- United States. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Information on medicines, clinical trials, and treatment options for patients with HIV/AIDS and their families. Air Bag and Seat Belt Safety Campaign -- National Safety Council (NSC) -- Homepage of the National Safety Council's "Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign". Includes resources and statistics regarding air bag and seat belt safety. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (11 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Air Bags -- United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. -- Links to testing results, and information on safety problems and issues regarding airbags. Air in Your City: The 50 Worst Cities -- Environmental Defense Air Pollution -- Environment Canada -- Covers acid rain, air quality, greenhouse gases, ozone layer, smog, and related topics. Air Pollution and Health -- envirohealthaction.org -- Activist website providing general pro-conservation resources and information, with a focus on power plant emissions, mercury contamination, and indoor air pollution. Air Pollution and Respiratory Health -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health -- Information and resources about the impact of air pollution on the health of the US, including Air Quality and Asthma. Air War College Gateway to Military History -- United States. Air Force, Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development (CPD) AirData -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- Collection of air quality data for the entire US. Includes Air Quality Systems (AQS) database and National Emissions Inventory (NEI) database. Airline Baggage and Service -- Dept. of Transportation -❍ Phone: 202-366-2220 ❍ Email: [email protected] Al Qa'ida Links -- Air University Library -- Air University Library--links and bibliography Al Qaeda Training Manual -- United States. Department of Justice (DOJ) -- Excerpts from the "Al Qaeda Training Manual." ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) -- American Library Association (ALA) -- Promotes intellectual freedom, especially relative to free access to libraries and library materials. Includes links to major issues such as Censorship, Freedom of Information Act, the Internet, media concentration, privacy, and the USA Patriot Act. Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) -- Non-profit research institution focused on sexual and reproductive health. ● Aland -- [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● ALAWON: ALA Washington Office Electronic Newsline ● Albania -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (12 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● Alcohol-Free Children -- Campaign to end teenage drinking Alcohol Policies Project -- Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) -- BoozeNews -- News alerts, fact sheets, issues, and links. Alcohol: Problems and Solutions -- David J. Hanson -- State Univ. of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam -Critically acclaimed, thorough examination of alcohol abuse and the effects of drinking. Subsection devoted to Drinking and Driving. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms -- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms -❍ Email: [email protected] ● Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) -- Information on staying sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. ● Alcoholism Links -- about.com ● ● ● ● ● ● ALFRED®: ArchivaL Federal Reserve Economic Data -- United States. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Economic Research Division. -- Download historical data (some back to 1947) on business, fiscal issues, consumer and producer price indexes, employment & population, exchange rates, domestic product (GDP) and components, interest rates, reserves and monetary base, U.S. trade & international transactions, U.S. financial data, and regional data. All Available NY Fire Dept. Dispatch Tapes From 9/11 -- The Memory Hole -- Collection of recentlyreleased audio tapes of New York Fire Department (NYFD) response calls to the September 11th, 2001 attacks. Available in downloadable MP3 format. Also includes PDF oral histories of 9/11 from the New York Times. All Stars -- United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- All Stars is a school- or community-based program designed to delay the onset of or prevent high-risk behaviors in middle school-age adolescents. A SAMHSA Model Program. Alliance for BioIntegrity -- Advocating strict monitoring and regulation of genetically engineered foods to safeguard human and enivironmental health. Alliance for Children and Families -- Represents more than 350 child- and family-serving organizations. Alliance for Justice -- (AFJ) -- Interest group concerned with issues such as independent courts and fair judges, court access, and preservation of basic human rights and civil liberties. ● Alliance for Retired Americans -- AFL-CIO affiliated senior issues interest group. ● Alliance for Young Families ● ● Alliance to Save Energy -- Non-governmental organization that provides information about energy efficiency and renewable energy to the public. Focuses on consumers. Alliance Working for Asian Rights and Empowerment (AWARE) -- United States. Dept. Of Justice -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (13 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Incidents of police harrassment of suspected gang members. ● AllPolitics CNN/Time -- News, opinon, and analysis. ● Alphabetical listing of pages on the Heard Library Website ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Alternative Fuels Data Center -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -- Resources on alternative-fueled vehicles (AFVs), research strategies, and government incentives on sustainable energy. Includes Vehicle Buyer's Guide. Alternative Press Index -- Compilation of multi-disciplinary journals with articles covering political science, culture, and social change with "progressive" leanings. Alternative Resources on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict -- International Responsibilities Task Force (IRTF), Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT), American Library Assoc. (ALA) -- Annotated links to analysis, commentary, organizations, and other sources for news about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Alternative Resources on the U.S.- Iraq Conflict -- International Responsibilities Task Force (IRTF), Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT), American Library Assoc. (ALA) Alternative Resources on the U.S. "War on Terrorism" -- International Responsibilities Task Force (IRTF), Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT), American Library Assoc. (ALA) Alternatives to Animal Experimentation -- Americans for Medical Advancement (AFMA) -- On-hold until site is finished construction. AlterNet -- Independent Media Institute -- Award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of hundreds of other independent media sources. AlterNet's aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media, health care issues, and more. America History and Life -- Contains over 450,000 records dealing with American and Canadian history and culture. Includes indexing and abstracts. América Latina en la Prensa Española (1993-) -- Centro de Informacion y Documentacion Cientifica (CINDOC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC) -- [Unavailble 12-7-05] America On the Move -- America On the Move Foundation (AOM) is a national non-profit organization. Their mission is to improve health and quality of life by promoting healthful eating and active living among individuals, families, communities and society. America Responds: A New War -- Military.com -- Daily news on U.S. military action in Afghanistan and the global war on terrorism. America Responds [to Terrorism] - USA.gov -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -- Includes a collection of resources relating to America's response to 9/11. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (14 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being -- United States. Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics -- Provides full report in even-numbered years and brief report in oddnumbered years. America's Debate -- Public forums debating policy issues such as economics, education, social and foreign policy, and much more. America's Debate (2006 election) -- Public forums (discussion boards) debating 2006 Presidential election issues. America's Debate (2008 election) -- Public forums (discussion boards) debating 2008 Presidential election issues. America's Pregnancy Helpline -- Informational site with links about teen pregnancy. America's Promise -- The Alliance for Youth -- Dedicated to buiding the character and competence of America's youth. ● America's Second Harvest -- Domestic hunger relief organization. ● America's War Against Terrorism -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● America Votes 2004 -- Cable News Network (CNN) -- Information about Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates, links to their web sites, polling data, money raised and spent, positions on issues, and Democrats' primary recap. See also Election Results. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) -- Covers more than 250 health topics for patients. American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) -- Trade association site for the coin-operated entertainment industry, which includes arcade games. American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) -- Opposing experimentation on - and any form of cruelty toward - animals. American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) -- Grassroots civil rights organization with focus on Arab-American rights. American Association for Affirmitive Action -- The American Association for Affirmative Action provides resources on federal laws, regulations, agencies, and programs related to affirmative action. American Association for Justice -- (AAJ) -- Formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. American Association of People with Disabilities -- Largest cross-disability member organization in the U.S. Works for full implementation of disability non-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) -- With over 35 million members, the leading nonprofit, file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (15 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) -- A not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization promoting an understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior. American Association of Suicidology -- Non-profit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. American Association of University Women -- Advocates equity and education for all women and girls. American Atheists -- Dedicated to working for the civil rights of Atheists, promoting separation of state and church, and providing information about Atheism. American Bankers Association -- The largest banking trade association in the U.S. Advocates for the banking industry. American Bar Association -- (ABA) American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) -- Seeks to protect the Constitution, religious liberty, life, and the religious rights of Americans. American Chiropractic Association (ACA) American Civil LIberties Union (ACLU) -- Works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Issues: Criminal Justice--includes ACLU "bust card," racial profiling, abuses and reform, due process, equal treatment, and search and seizure Issues: Drug Policy Issues: Free Speech Issues: National Security American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Flag burning -- Agrees with the Supreme Court that flag burning is symbolic speech and opposes a flag-protection amendment. ● American Civil Liberties Union: hate speech on campus ● American Civil LIberties Union - Issues: Death Penalty -- Criticism of capital punishment. ● American Civil Liberties Union - Issues: HIV/AIDS -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ● American Community Survey (ACS) -- United States. Census Bureau -- An annual survey of population and housing designed to provide more up-to-date data throughout the decade. Covers age, race, income, commute time to work, home value, veteran status, and other important data. Surveys about three million housing unit addresses annually. Beginning with the 2005 ACS, gives one-year estimates for geographic file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (16 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm areas with a population of 65,000 or more, including 800 counties and 500 metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● American Conservative Union (ACU) -- "The nation's oldest conservative lobbying organization" American Council of the Blind -- Largest membership organization of blind and visually impaired people in U.S. General information about the ACB, plus recent issues its monthly publication, The Braille Forum. American Council on Alcoholism -- An information and referral service for individuals who suffer from alcohol dependence, their families, treatment professionals and the general public. American Council on Consumer Interests American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) -- Non-governmental organization aiming to popularize renewable energy and provide helpful information to consumers. American Dietetic Association (ADA) -- The nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. American Enterprise Institute (AEI) for Public Policy Research -- "Dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom." Conservative thinktank advocating the free market and smaller government. American Enterprise Intitute (AEI) -- Established and prominent conservative think-tank and research organization, concerning issues such as foreign policy, the free-market, and domestic issues such as social security. American Factfinder -- United States. Census Bureau -- Browse, search, and map data from many Census Bureau sources. Includes extensive help, glossary, and tutorial sections. University of Michigan ratings: largest number of geographies available; map difficulty: medium; complex queries: excellent; speed: medium; other notes: probably the most flexible option when unsure of variables, easy access to Census Bureau glossary; many ways to download information. American Factfinder: Reference Maps & Congressional District Boundaries -- United States. Census Bureau -- For Congressional district boundaries, select "109th Congressional Districts" under boundary grouping. American Family Association (AFA) American Family Association (AFA) -- "Represents and stands for traditional family values, focusing primarily on the influence of television and other media." American Federation of Teachers (AFT) -- Seeks to improve the lives of members and their families, to give voice to their legitimate professional, economic and social aspirations, and to strengthen the institutions in which we work. Opposes school vouchers. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (17 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● American Foundation for the Blind -- National non-profit advocating the interests of people with vision loss. Priorities include improving access to technology; equipping professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss. American Friends and Service Committee (AFSC) -- Includes people of various faith who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. American Friends Service Committee -- American Friends Service Committee American Gaming Association -- Represents the commercial casino entertainment industry, providing the media, elected officials, and the public with information about the gaming industry. ● American Government and Politics Materials -- Louisiana State Univ. ● American Ground Water Trust ● ● ● ● American Housing Survey (AHS) -- United States. Census Bureau and U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) American Immigration Center -- Provides informative, educational, and self-help resources for immigration. American Immigration Control Foundation (AIC) -- Argues for more controlled immigration. Also the nation's largest publisher and distributor of publications on America's immigration crisis. American Immigration Resources on the Internet -- Information Technology Associates -- Various websites in reference to American Immigration issues, data, and statistics. ● American Indian and Alaska Native Populations -- United States. Census Bureau ● American Institute for Full Employment ● ● ● ● ● ● American Insurance Association -- Represents more than 250 property and casualty insurance companies. American Jewish Congress -- Fights against worldwide anti-semitism and terrorism. American Journal of Political Science (1) -- Ebscohost Business Source Premier -- Full-text online since 1975. American Journal of Political Science (2) -- JSTOR Archive -- Full-text online since 1973 - except most recent three years. American Library Association (ALA) American Life League (ALL) -- "Pro-Life - without exception, without compromise, without apology." Catholic organization takes stands on abortion, assisted suicide, bioethics, birth control, cloning, end of life file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (18 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm care, eugenics, and fetal research. ● American Life League: Euthanasia -- American Life League (ALL) -- Provides links to a Catholic, Pro-life perspective on assisted suicide. ● American Lung Association ● American Lung Association (ALA) -- Public health advocacy group concerned with respiratory health. ● American Medical Association (AMA) -- Largest association of medical doctors and students in the U.S. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● American Memory -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- A digital record of written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. Drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas. Includes humanities, social sciences, and sciences. American Memory: A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation, U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873 -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Records, documents, debates, and acts of Congress from the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention through the 43rd Congress, including the first three volumes of the Congressional Record, 1873-75. American Memory: Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789 -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Documents relating to the work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution. American Memory (Elections) -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- The archive presents a highly readable, multimedia overview and firsthand experiences of democracy in action over time. sections related to elections include: ❍ American Leaders Speak: Recordings from W.W. I & the 1920 Election ❍ Presidential Elections & the Electoral College: The Proceedings of the Electoral Commission of 1877 ❍ The Presidential Election of 1920, and ❍ Votes for Women, 1848-1921. American Memory: Government, Law -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- More than 20 collections: oral histories, photographs, broadsides and emphemera, manuscripts, multiformat collections, and papers of Frederock Douglass, Hannah Arendt, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Abraham Lincoln. American Memory: Presidents -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Papers, portraits, photographs, films, and multiformat collections related to one or more Presidents. American National Election Studies (ANES) -- Stanford Univ. and Univ. of Michigan -- ANES compiles data on voting, public opinion, and political participation for analysis of the theoretical and empirical foundations of national election outcomes. American Political Science Association (APSA) -- Departments of Political Science, related organizations, scholarly journals, Political Science conferences, grants and fellowships, plus APSA file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (19 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm membership, governance, publications, & programs. ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● American Political Science Review (1) -- Cambridge Journals Online (CJO) -- Full-text online from 2001. American Political Science Review (2) -- JSTOR Archive -- Full-text online from 1906 - except for most recent three years. American Politics Research / American Politics Quarterly (1) -- Sage -- Full-text online since 1973. American Politics Research / American Politics Quarterly (2) -- OCLC First Search -- Full-text online since 1998. The American Presidency -- United States. Smithsonian Institute (SI), National Museum of American History -- General overview of the histories, biographies, and roles of the presidents of the United States. An educational resource for K-12 students and teachers. American Presidency Project -- Univ. of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) -- Speeches, executive orders, and other primary documents from presidents past and present as well as election data and other statistical resources. Also includes the Public Papers of the Presidents available from 1929-present. American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI) -- National District Attorneys Assoc. (NDAA) -Programs include: ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● Foundations of Political Theory Organized Section of the American Political Science Association--"exists to advance the linkage of political theory and philosophy with political science as a discipline" The Political Methodology Society and the Political Methodology Section of the APSA-gateway to viewing abstacts of conference working papers online and downloading papers for local printing; includes links to The Political Methodologist, to other Political Science journals, to computing sites, other section activities, and useful research sites National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse Violence Against Women American Public Diplomacy and Islam, Feb. 27, 2003 -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations American Public Health Association (APHA) -- Organization of public health professionals whose mission is to prevent disease and promote health. American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) -- An organization of state and local human service agencies and individuals who work in or are interested in public human service programs. American Public Opinion and U.S. Foreign Policy -- Chicago Council on Foreign Relations (CCFR) -Reports on U.S. public and leadership attitudes on international relations and foreign policy. American Public Transit Association (APTA) -- Advocates advancing public transportation by providing file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (20 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm safe, efficient and economical transit services, and by improving those services to meet national energy, environmental, and financial concerns. ● American Red Cross -- American Red Cross -❍ ❍ ● ● ● Terrorism-Preparing for the Unexpected Terrorism-Preparing for the Unexpected [PDF] American Security Council Foundation -- ASCF American Social Health Association (ASHA): Learn About STDs/STIs -- Overview of common sexually transmitted diseases/sexually transmitted infections, STD/STI statistics, prevention, and additional resources. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) -- Advocating welfare issues for companion animals, food animals and livestock, animals in research and education, animals in entertainment, sport and work, and wild animals. ● American Society of International Law (ASIL) ● American States Index -- Global Computing -- Official home page of each of the fifty U.S. states. ● American Studies: Military Response -- Mike Madin, Academic Info -- Mike Madin, Academic Info ● American Studies: Terrorist Attack on the United States -- Mike Madin, Academic Info ● ● American Tort Reform Association -- (ATRA) -- The official site of the only national organization whose sole aim is to repair the civil justice system. American Veterans for Equal Rights -- Organization of military personnel and veterans that works to overturn ban against gays and lesbians in the U.S. military ● American Wilderness Coalition -- American Wilderness Coalition ● American Wilderness Coalition -- American Wilderness Coalition ● ● American Wind Energy Association -- Wind power industry website providing general information, technical data, and news. AmericanCatholic.org -- Discusses the Catholic position and the Pope's comments to President Bush about stem cell research. ● Americans and Online Privacy: The System is Broken -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) ● Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) -- "The Political Voice for Action Oriented Liberals." ● Americans for Immigration Control -- immigrationcontrol.com -- Various articles related to immigration file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (21 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm control and deportation of illegal immigrants from the U.S. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Americans for Medical Progress -- Provides information to the public on the benefits of animal research. Americans for Non-smokers' Rights (ANR) -- Advocating the right of non-smoking citizens to be free of second-hand smoke in public areas and protecting minors from tobacco addiction. Includes The National Smokers' Alliance Exposed. Americans for Religious Liberty (ARL) -- The ARL defends the core constitutional principle of separation of church and state, and seeks to preserve America's historical tradition of religious, intellectual and moral freedom. Website contains information on current news items, publications, and articles. Americans For Tax Reform -- ATR -- Dedicated to simplifying and lowering taxes. Americans United for Life (AUL) -- "Pro-life" group concerned with abortion, euthanasia, and genetic engineering. Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) -- Promotes the principle of church-state separation as an essential constitutional guarantee of religious liberty. See also press releases. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page -- United States. Dept. of Justice Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Hot Links and Document Center -- Job Accomodation Network, West Virginia Univ. -- Links to ADA information. Includes ADA Brief Overview, as well as more detailed material. Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center -- Duncan C. Kinder -- Job Accomodation Network Amerithrax -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) -- Details the federal government's ongoing anthrax investigation. amFAR: The Foundation for AIDS Research -- Dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Amnesty International Documents Library -- Amnesty International (AI) Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) -- Human rights organization dedicated to freeing prisoners of conscience, gaining fair trials for political prisoners, ending torture, political killings and 'disappearances,' and abolishing the death penalty throughout the world. Analysis and Interpretation: Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) ● Ananova -- United Kingdom virtual newscaster ● Andorra -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (22 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The ANES Guide to Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior [American National Election Studies] -University of Michigan, Center for Political Studies -- Compilation of voting data for all American elections since 1948. Angus Reid Gobal Scan: Election Tracker -- Angus Reid Consultants -- Provides coverage on current elections throughout the world, including background information, campaign news, voting trends, and results. Animal Aid -- AnimalAid.org -- The UK's largest animal rights group, Animal Aid campaigns against all forms of animal abuse and promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle. Animal Health: Avian Influenza -- U.S. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Animal Health Institute -- Trade association of manufacturers of animal health care products that help pets live longer, healthier lives. Animal League Defense Fund (ALDF) -- Non-profit animal rights law organization working to protect and advance the interests of animals through the legal system Animal Protection Institute (API) -- Utilizing legislation, public education, litigation, and grassroots networking to prevent cruelty to animals. Also operates the API Primate Sanctuary in Dilley, Texas: home to over 400 primates rescued from abusive situations. Animal Rights -- SpeakOut.com Animal Rights: Activism vs. Criminality -- Committee on the Judiciary Serial No. J-108-76. Hearing to examine problem of alleged harassment and illegal acts committed by animal rights activists against animal research facilities and other companies, and to review Federal law enforcement efforts to prevent and respond to threat posed by animal rights extremists. Supplementary material (p. 23-152) includes submitted statements, witnesses' written statements and written replies to Committee questions, articles, and correspondence. Animal Rights and Welfare -- Univ. of San Diego -- Contains links to internet resources on the "moral status of animals". Animal Rights Resource Site -- EnviroLink Animal Welfare Information Center -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- "Providing information for improved animal care and use in research, teaching, and testing." Animal Welfare Institute -- Goal is to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by humans, including humane treatment of laboratory animals and the development and use of non-animal testing methods, preservation of species, reform of cruel treatment of farm animals, such as intensive confinement in animal factories, and ban on steel jaw leghold traps. Animalconcerns.org -- A project of the EnviroLink Network; serves as a clearinghouse for information on the Internet related to animal rights and welfare. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (23 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -- Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries Annual Average Tables from Employment and Earnings -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Annual Defense Report / Annual Report to the President and the Congress -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD), Office of the Executive Secretary Annual Energy Outlook [EIA] -- United States. Energy Information Admin. (EIA) -- Highlights, key assumptions, energy demand, electricity, oil, gas, coal, other topics. Annual Energy Review [EIA] -- United States. Energy Information Admin. (EIA) -- Includes energy overview and sections on petrpoleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear energy, energy resources and consumption, renewable energy, and financial indicators. Annual Report to Congress on Combating Terrorism -- United States. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) -- Sept. 2003. Covers Executive Branch spending, programmatic initiatives, and priority terrorism-related areas. See also June 2002 ed. and Aug. 2001 ed. ● Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) ● Anthrax and the Anthrax Vaccine -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Anti-Defamation League (ADL) -- Fighting anti-semitism, bigotry, and extremism. ● Anti-Defamation League: Terrorism ● ● ● ● ● ● Anti-Piracy -- Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) -- Summary of legal penalties, types of piracy, educational efforts, and discussion of issues such as freedom of speech and copyright law. Anti-Piracy -- Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) -- General information about movie pirating, its consequences, the law, and its effects on the American film industry. Anti-Terrorism Technology -- University of Wisconsin-Madison/National Science Foundation -- Internet Scout Project Anti-War Movement -- Axis of Logic.com -- Index site with links to anti-war related literature, media, and opinion pieces. Antiwar.com -- Comprehensive news site on multiple war-related subjects, including but not limited to the ongoing fighting in Iraq, with a pacifist slant. APA Citation Style [APA] -- Vanderbilt Univ. Education Library -- Includes a link that provides APA rules ("Basic Rules of APA Citation Style") and a link that provides examples ("Common Formulas of APA Citation Style/Quick Citation Guide"). file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (24 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● APA Style Resources -- Pysch Web APHIS: West Nile Virus -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA). Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) -- Provides the latest information on West Nile Virus surveillance and monitoring. APSA [American Political Science Association] Documentation -- American Political Science Association / Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center APSAnet: The American Political Science Association (APSA) Online -- American Political Science Association (APSA) Aquinas -- Fordham Univ. Internet Medieval Sourcebook -❍ On Being and Essence (c. 1252-1256 CE) ❍ Summa Contra Gentiles (c. 1259-1264 CE) ❍ Summa Theologica (c. 1268-1273 CE) ● Arab American Institute -- AAI ● Arab.net -- Online resource for the Arab world in the Middle East & North Africa. ● ● ● ● ● ● Arab Newspapers and Magazines -- 1001 Arabian Network -- Compiliation of Arab media resources, in both English and Arab. Arab Online Media Directory -- ALIF.com -- Directory of Arab media resources sorted by country. Arabic2000.com -- Alquds Compu-Tech -- Web index of Arabic newspapers and magazines in alphabetic order and grouped by country. Sources are available in Arabic text (some in cp-1256), PDF, and graphics formats. Includes How to Read Arabic on the WWW. Archive of European Integration -- University of Pittsburgh University Library System -- This website serves as an electronic repository for official documents and research materials related to European integration and unification. Archive of Screenshots of Online News Sites on September 11, 2001 -- Interactive Publishing -- Images of most major news sites' index pages on September 11th. Archived Directories: -Smart ● ● ● Open Directory Project/DMOZ/Netscape U.S. Election 2000 Project Vote Yahoo! U.S. 2000 Elections Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness -- United States. FEMA -- Provides a stepby-step approach to disaster preparedness Area Studies -- Richard Kimber Aristophanes -- MIT Internet Classics Archive -❍ The Birds (c. 414 BCE) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (25 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Clouds (c. 419 BCE) Ecclesiazusae (c. 391-392 BCE) Gorgias (c. 390 BCE) Aristotle -- MIT Internet Classics Archive -❍ The Athenian Constitution (c. 350 BCE) ❍ Metaphysics (c. 350 BCE) ❍ Nicomachaen Ethics (c. 350 BCE) ❍ Politics (c. 350 BCE) Armed & Dangerous: Militias Take Aim at the Federal Government -- Ant-Defamation League (ADL) -Fact finding report about militias in America. Arms Control Association -- Non-profit interest group informing the public about developments in arms control and conducting research on how to stop weapons proliferation. Arms Sales Monitoring Project -- Federation of American Scientists -- Data and analsys about the arms trade. Arms Trade -- Globalissues.org -- Compares U.S.' military budget to other nations. Army Fact File -- United States. Dept. of Defense -- Overview of the equipment of the U.S. military, including vehicles, weapons, and aircraft. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) -- United States. -- Includes Biological Defense Related Sites. Army Research Institute -- United States. Army -- Behavioral and social science research conducted by the Army. Army Times -- Army Times Publishing Company -- Extensive Army news, as well as information about careers, pay, benefits, education, and entertainment. Not a U.S. Government publication. Article 15-6 Investigation of the 800th Military Police Brigade -- Major General Antonio M. Taguba -Report about treatment of prisoners in Iraq. See also "Red Cross Report" [Report of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the Treatment by the Coalition Forces of Prisoners of War and Other Protected Persons by the Geneva Conventions in Iraq During Arrest, Internment, and Tnterrogation (February 2004)] -- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Asia -- Vanderbilt University -- Links to resources about Asian politics and economics. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) -- Official website of APEC that covers member states, leader and ministerial declarations, issue topics, publications, and business resources, among other topics. ● Asia & Pacific Government Information -- University of California, Berkeley ● Asia Society -- "Asia Society is the leading global organization working to strengthen relationships and file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (26 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States." ● Asia Source -- "America's Crisis: Asian Perspectives" ● Asian and Pacific Islander Populations -- United States. Census Bureau ● ● Asian Development Bank (ADB) -- ADB is owned and financed by its 67 member countries, of which 48 are from the region and 19 are from other parts of the globe. It contributes low interest loans, guarantees, grants, private sector investments, and knowledge and advice to help build infrastructure and improve essential services such as health and education to boost quality of life, particularly for the nearly 1.9 billion people in the region still living on $2 or less a day. Asian Development Outlook (ADO) -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) -- Annual economic reports (online from 1996) on the developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank. Each annual report provides an assessment of economic trends for the developing economies of Asia and the Pacific; economic profiles, economic management issues, development policy concerns, and economic projections, for the DMCs of ADB; and a theme chapter covering important issues confronting the region. ● Asian Governments on the WWW -- Gunnar Anzinger ● Asian Political Resources -- Roberto Cicciomessere ● Asian Studies -- WWW Virtual Library. Matthew Ciolek, Australian National Univ. ● AsianNet Countries On-Line -- Choose country and then click on "Government Links." ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Ask-An-Earth-Scientist -- Ken Rubin -- University of Hawaii -- Question and answer page on the sources and effects of water pollution, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. Ask Us Reference Service AskERIC / Ask ERIC -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) and Syracuse Univ. -- Education information for teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, and parents; includes keyword searching of ERIC Database Assault Weapon Ban FAQ -- Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence -- Compilation of general information on the now-expired Assault Weapon ban. Assault Weapons Ban Fact Sheet -- Gunowners.org -- Suprising facts about the Assault Weapons Ban by a pro-gun organization. Assessing attitudes toward gay marriage among selected Christian ... Assessment of U.S. Activities to Combat Trafficking in Persons -- United States. Department of State -Addresses the problem of trafficking in persons for illegal labor and prostitution. Assistance for Iraq -- United States. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- Focuses on current file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (27 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm missions of USAID to improve Iraqi education, infrastructure, healthcare, economic opportunities, and government efficiency after the war. Includes Accomplishments and Report: A Year in Iraq. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops -- Includes links to articles, newletter, and statements about euthanasia. Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation -- United States. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Associated Builders and Contractors -- ABC Association of American Universities (AAU) -- An association of research universities in the United States and Canada that focuses on issues of funding for research, research policy issues, and graduate and undergraduate education. Association of Multiethnic Americans, Inc. -- Educates and advocates on behalf of multiethnic individuals and families by collaborating with others to eradicate all forms of discrimination. The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) The Atlantic Council of the United States (ACUS) -- "Promotes constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs." Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections -- Dave Leip -- Provides color-coded atlases of polls and predictions for President, Senators, and Governors. Atmosphere Related Programs -- U.S. Environment Programme -- List of activities funded by the UN that relate to air-pollution and emissions. Attack on America -- GlobalSecurity.org Attack on America -- GlobalSecurity.org -- Includes satellite images, maps, and military backgrounders about: ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom Attack On America, Tuesday 11 Sept 2001 -- Michael Sauers, Bibliographic Center for Research Augustine -- Select Library of Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers -❍ The Confessions (c. 397 CE) ❍ The City of God and Christian Doctrine (c. 410 CE) Australia -- Australian Bureau of Statistics Australia & Oceania -- Vanderbilt University -- Links to resources about Austrialian and Oceanian politics and economics. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (28 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Australian Federal Government ● Austria -- [CIA World Factbook] [EGWW] [Zárate] ● Austria -- Statistik Austria ● ● Auto Dealers -- Fedral Trade Commission -❍ Phone: 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) Automobile - Vehicles and Equipment -- Dept. of Transportation -❍ Phone: 888-DASH-2-DOT (327-4236) ❍ Fax: 202-366-7882 ● Avalon Project -- Yale Law School -- Documents in law, history, and diplomacy. ● Avian Flu: Web Focus -- Nature -- Archive of the latest research articles on avian flu from Nature journal. ● Avoiding Plagiarism -- Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Azzaman in English (Iraq Press) -- Independent press agency of political, economic, cultural & social affairs. Includes news, opinion, and editorials. B'nai B'rith International -- "To unite persons of the Jewish faith and to enhance Jewish identity." Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2005 -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Background Notes -- United States. Dept. of State -- Brief background on people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations, U.S. relations, travel, and business in each country. Baghdad Bulletin -- Non-partisan publication covers issues surrounding the redevelopment of Iraq after Saddam Hussein's rule. Baghdad.com -- World News Network -- Up-to-date news on Iraq. Balance of Payments -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -- Summarizes quarterly economic transactions of the United States with foreign countries and organizations. Balance of Payments [FRED® database] -- United States. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis -- FRED® version The Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States, Oct. 6, 1998 (S. Hrg. 105-847) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. Ballot Access News -- Richard Winger -- Non-partisan newsletter on voting issues within the states, including conflicts over who gets on the ballot.. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (29 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● Ballot Watch -- Initiative and Referendum Institute, Univ. of Southern California -- Lists the state ballot initiatives in annual elections. Banking - All others in the Federal Reserve System -- Customer Complaints Supervision and Regulation Department -❍ Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missippi, Tennessee ❍ Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania ❍ All Others Banking - Federal Savings and Loan and Federal Savings Banks -- Office of Thrift Supervision -❍ Phone: 800-613-6743 ❍ Email: [email protected] Banking - Institutions with National or "NA" in the name -- Customer Assitance Group -❍ Phone: 713-336-4301 ❍ Fax: 800-613-6743 ❍ Email: [email protected] Banking - State Chartered Banks -- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation -❍ Phone: 800-934-3342 ● Banks.com: Online Income Tax Preparation -- IRS.com ● Banned Books Week -- American Library Association (ALA) ● ● ● Baseball's Steroid Era -- Documenting the role of steroids in baseball through news archives and research tools including lists (users, drugs, suspensions), timelines, quotes, rumors, and relevant documents. Basic Depository Library Documents: The Unauthorized HTML Editions -- Thomas Tyler, Univ. of Denver Basic Government Publications about International Relations -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Background Notes--Brief background on people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations, U.S. relations, travel, and business in each country. CIA World Factbook--Basic information about communications, defense, economy, flag and map, geography, government, people, and transportation for each country. Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices-- "Through 2001, provided comparative analysis of the economic policies and trade practices of countries with which the United States had significant economic or trade relationships. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices--Individual, civil, political, and worker rights in each country. Country Studies/Area Handbooks--Covers extensively the social life, economy, history, government and politics, and national security for more than 70 countries. Foreign Relations of the United States - The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Volumes published over the last two decades increasingly contain declassified records from all the foreign affairs agencies. Broad online file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (30 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Basic Government Statistics about International Relations -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● coverage begins with the Kennedy Administration and continues through the Nixon-Ford Administrations. Global Trends--Projections about population, natural resources and the environment, science and technology, the global economy, future conflicts, and the major regions. International Religious Freedom Market Research--Information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business. Includes marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel. Includes Country Commercial Guides. Other Major State Dept. Publications Patterns of Global Terrorism. World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers-- Provides information on annual military expenditures, armed transfers, armed forces, and military-economic data. Balance of Payments [BEA] CIA World Factbook [CIA] Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. [BEA] and site 2 Foreign Exchange Rates (H10) [FRB] / latest Handbook of International Economic Statistics, 1998 [CIA] International [ESBR] International Data Base (IDB) [Census] / Demographic and socio-economic variables by country and year International Price Indexes [BLS] U.S. Direct Investment Abroad [BEA] and site 2 Import & Export Price Indexes [BLS] / [latest/PDF] U.S. International Trade in Goods & Services [BEA] / [latest] World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers 1996-1998 [State] and 1999-2000 Bastard Nation: The Adoptee Rights Organization -- Advocates for the civil and human rights of adult citizens who were adopted as children. The Battle Over School Choice -- Public Broadcasting System (PBS): -- Information on school choice from the PBS special: which aired during the 2000 Presidential Election. Bay Area Sex Worker Advocacy Network (BAYSWAN) -- Seeks to improve working conditions, increase safety and services for workers, and to eliminate discrimination on behalf of individuals working within the sex industry. Includes Prostitutes' Education Network. ● BBC -- (British Broadcasting Company) ● BBC News: Analysis: Who are the Taleban? -- BBC News ● BBC News: Profile: Ex-King Zahir Shah -- BBC News ● BBC News: Who is Osama Bin Laden? file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (31 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Before the Taliban: Genealogies of the Afghan Jihad -- Online Book -- Univ. of California Press -Online Book. Beige Book: Current Economic Conditions -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) -- Economic conditions summarized by Federal Reserve district and by sector. Full title: Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District ● Belarus -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Belgium -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Belgium -- Institut National de Statistique ● The Bell -- Safevote, Inc. -- A bi-monthly publication promoting discussion about Internet voting. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) -- Provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. Teaches how our government works, how to use of the primary source materials of GPO Access, and how to use GPO Access to carry out civic responsibilities. Provides locator services to U.S. Government Web sites developed for kids. Benchmark Assessment Report -- United States. -- A second report compiled in accordance with Section 1314 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110-28) (the “Act”). It evaluates to what degree the goals outlined in the act have been accomplished and if any adjustments need to be made. The first report is entitled "Initial Benchmark Assessment". Benefits for People with Disabilities -- United States. Social Security Administration (SSA) -- Introduces SSA's two main disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, as well as tools to determine eligibility. Best Buy Drugs -- Consumer Reports and Oregon Health and Science Univ. -- Information on the bestrated and best-priced medications available for common conditions such as high-cholesterol, arthritis, depression, etc. Best Practices of Youth Violence Prevention: A Sourcebook for Community Action -- United States. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Better Business Bureau (BBB) -- "Advancing marketplace trust" through five services: Business Reliability Reports, Dispute Resolution; Truth-in-Advertising; Consumer and Business Education; and Charity Review. Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides -- "To serve as a national network committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies which reduce or eliminate a dependency on toxic chemicals." Beyond the Pledge of Allegiance: Hostility to Religious Expression in the Public Square -- Committee on the Judiciary Serial No. J-108-80. Hearing before the Subcom on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Property file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (32 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Rights to examine constitutional issues related to the public exercise of religious speech and expression. ● Beyond Title IX: Gender Equity Issues in Schools -- The Mid-Atlantic Equity Center -- Provides an overview of key gender equity issues currently encountered by primary and secondary schools. ● Bibliography on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, the Middle East, and 9-11 Related Issues -- LLRX.com ● Bibliomania ● Binge Drinking -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bioenergy Information Network -- United States. Oak Ridge National Laboratory -- Government index site on biomass energy, including general and technical information. Bioethics Links -- Univ. or Virginia Health System -- Links to bioethics resources. bioethics.net -- Univ. of Pennsylvania Center of Bioethics / Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) -- Sections on "Bioethics for Beginners," cloning, genetics, stem cells, disabilities, and other hot topics. Biographical Databases -- This page lists databases or static web sites produced by state government or their political subdivisions that provide biographical sketches of authors, state officials, famous state residents, etc. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present -- United States. Congress Biological and Chemical Weapons -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM) -- Latest news, overviews, prevention, and other issues. Biological Resources -- United States. Geological Survey (USGS) -- Strategic plan, national programs, news, partnerships, Kids' Corner, other features. Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) -- Advocating for biotechnology and its member organizations. Core issues include supporting stem cell research and state-level funding for all biotechnology platforms, tax incentives for biotech investment, and support for agricultural and industrial applications. Bioterrorism, 2001, Oct. 28 - Nov 29, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-452) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations Comm. -- Also available in text version. Bioterrorism and Proposals to Combat Bioterrorism, Nov. 15, 2001 (Serial No. 107-72) -- United States. Congress. House. Energy and Commerce Comm. -- Also available in text version. Bioterrorism (directory) -- Yahoo!, Inc. -- See also Yahoo: News: Biological Weapons and Warfare Bioterrorism (I) -- Texas Medical Association -- See also Biological Agents That May Be Used by Terrorists. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (33 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bioterrorism (III) - General Food Safety -- Univ. of Minnesota, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) -- Overview, latest news, selected readings, guidelines, information about specific viruses, and food safety. Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Bioterrorism Resources -- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) The Bioterrorism Threat -- Public Broadcasting System (PBS) -- See also Bioterror (Nova), companion site to the PBS special; includes articles and video clips on the history of biowarfare, a global guide to bioweapons, and a teacher's guide. Bipartisan Support for Eminent Domain Reform -- Greg Simmons -- FOX News Births to Immigrants in America 1970-2002 -- Steven A. Camarota -- Center for Immigration Studies -"New analysis of birth records demonstrates that immigrants (legal & illegal) account for a larger share of births in 2002 than in 1910, during the peak of the last great wave of immigration. The children born to immigrants are arguably the most important long-term legacy of immigration and are a key measure of its magnitude. The new report provides detailed information on births to immigrants for every state and many counties, including estimates for births to illegal aliens." BISNIS Industry Reports -- United States. Dept. of Commerce, International Trade Admin. Bitlaw -- Daniel A. Tysver -- Beck and Tysver -- Comprehensive and comprehensible resource on technology law. Lays out the intricacies of patent, trademark, copyright, and internet legal issues. bitterlemons.org: Palestinian-Israeli Crossfire -- Presents Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints on prominent issues of concern Biz/ed: Data Home Page -- biz/ed -- Includes: time series data from UK Office of National Statistics (ONS), including labour market data, average earnings index data, etc., basic financial accounts for 500 leading companies (3 years of data in most cases), Penn world tables, company reports for 16 UK companies (one year of data), U.S. Bureau of the Census International data base of population statistics, and chronologies of national and international events of significance in the 1970s through the 1990s. Black Population in the United States -- United States. Census Bureau BLS Career Information -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Information about jobs for kids who like music/arts, math, science, P.E./outdoors, social studies, or reading. BLS Statistics on Employment and Unemployment -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -Employment and unemployment datacover the use of of labor, the situations of minorities and women, hours and earnings, state and local area unemployment, labor demand and turnover, gross job gains and losses, and many other topics. BLS Statistics on Inflation and Consumer Spending -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -BLS has various indexes that measure different aspects of inflation (the overall general upward price file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (34 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm movement of goods and services in an economy): Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Indexes (PPIs), Import and Export Prices, and Consumer Expenditure Survey. ● ● ● ● BLS Statistics on Wages, Earnings, and Benefits -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -BLS statistics on wages, earnings, and benefits usually categorized by geographic area (national, regional, State, metropolitan area, or county data) ; occupation (such as teacher or carpenter), or industry (such as manufacturing or retail trade) Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System -- United States. Federal Reserve System (FRS) BOPCRIS (British Official Publications Collaborative Reader Information Service) -- University of Southampton -- Bibliographic records for British Parliamentary and non-Parliamentary papers based upon a selection made by Percy and Grace Ford for the period 1801-1995. The records have been enhanced to contain an abstract and Library of Congress key words. Bibliographic records will be added to extend the period to include 1688 to 1800. Over 1 million pages have been scanned to support these records and will be added to the site during 2008. Born Gay: Nature v. Nurture -- Is sexual orientation determined at birth? -- ProCon.org -- Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Is sexual orientation determined at birth?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. ● Bosnia and Herzegovina -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● BosniaLINK -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DOD), Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) ● Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence -- Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ● ● ● ● ● ● Brazil Bibliographic Index -- Duke University -- Indexes 70 journals in Brazilian Studies including social sciences and history. Breach of Trust: Physician Participation in Executions in the United States -- The American College of Physicians, Human Rights Watch, The National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, and Physicians for Human Rights -- Position paper advocating that physicians should not participate in legally-authorized executions. Bread For the World -- A nationwide Christian movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying the nation's decision makers. Focuses on citizen support of policies that address the root causes of hunger and poverty. Breast Cancer and Abortion -- United States. National Center for Biotechnology Information -- Report on a possible link between breast cancer and abortions. A Brief Citation Guide for Internet Sources in History and the Humanities [Turabian] -- Melvin E. Page, East Tennessee State Univ. -- Alternate Site. Brief Documentary History of the Palestine-Israel Conflict -- MidEast Web -- Collection of noteworthy primary historical documents from many actors in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Available in English, Arab, and Hebrew. Includes, among many other subjects: file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (35 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Document index Conflict Timeline Brief History of Israelis and Palestinians Understanding the Middle East Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications [APA, MLA, Turabian] -- Garner, Diane and Diane H. Smith. The Complete Guide to Citing Goverment Documents: A Manual for Writers and Librarians. Bethesda, MD: Congressional Information Service, 1984. Brief Series -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides the first analysis of Census 2000 population and housing topics; focus on the most important aspects of the topics, the geographic distribution of the subject matter, and change since the 1990 census. Bring Them Home Now -- Association of veterans, military families, and anti-war activists lobbying for the immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. ● British Election Study ● British Election Study -- University of Essex ● British Library of Political and Economic Science -- LSE -- Library services, archives, and archives related to economic and business information ● British National Space Centre (BNSC) -- U.K. Online ● Broadcast Media (2000 Archives) -- BBC (British Broadcasting Company) CNN/AllPolitics U.S. News and World Report Note: some media sites have closed or greatly altered their election sites since the 2000 elections. See Election 2000: An Internet Library to see other 2000 election pages. ● Broadcast Media (2002 Archives) -- BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) - U.S. Mid-Term Elections 2002 • CBS News - Campaign 2002 • CNN / AllPolitics - Elections 2002 • Online NewsHour Vote 2002 *Note: some media sites may have closed or greatly altered their election sites since the 2002 elections ● Broadcast Media (2004 archives) -- ABC News - Vote 2004 News - General Election 2004 Briefing Book FOXNews.com ● CBS News - Campaign 2004 CNN America Votes 2004 MSNBC/Newsweek Campaign 2004 - Politics C-SPAN Election 2007-08 MSNBC/Newsweek - Politics C-SPAN - Vote 2004 PBS Online NewsHour - Vote 2004 Broadcast Media (2008 election) -- ABC News - Decision 2008 Center 2008 CBS CBS News - Politics FOXNews - You Decide 2008 MSNBC/National Journal PBS Online NewsHour - Vote 2008 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (36 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM CNN Election file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Broadcast Media (Iraq Coverage) -- ABC News • CBS News • CNN • C-SPAN • Fox News • MSNBC • NPR Brookings Institution -- Powerful think tank that focuses on the performance of government, the effectiveness of its programs, and the quality of public policy. Includes Foreign Policy Studies. ● The Brookings Institution Iraq Index ● Browse Topic: Scientific Research -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Browse Topics: Air Pollution (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Animal Welfare (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ Browse Topics: Criminal Justice (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Economics (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. -❍ Budget of the U.S. Government ❍ Economic Development ❍ The Economy Browse Topics: Education (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Employment and Occupations (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Environmental Protection (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Healthcare (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Human Rights (GPO Access) -- Ann Roselle -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Occupational Safety and Health (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) and Oklahoma State Univ. Browse Topics: Voting and Elections (GPO Access) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (37 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and Oklahoma State Univ. -- Links to government sites. ● ● ● Budget and Economic Outlook -- United States. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) -- Available in both PDF and HTML. Budget of the U.S. Government (OMB) -- United States. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) -- GPO Access version also available. Budget of the United States Government [via GPO access] -- United States. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) -- Includes citizen's guide, supplements, analytical perspectives, historical tables, and appendix, as well as The Economic Report of the President. Also includes searchable versions of the budget back to 1997 and PDF browse versions to 1996. ● Building Permits -- United States. Census Bureau ● Bulgaria -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) -- United States. Dept. of the Treasury ● ● Bureau of Arms Control (BAC) -- United States. Dept. of State -- Develops policy about conventional, chemical/biological, and nuclear forces; for arms control negotiations; and for related national security issues such as nuclear testing and missile defense. See also U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency [unavailable 4-19-07]. Bureau of Consular Affairs -- United States. Dept. of State -- Travel tips, medical information, drugs, scams, and other topics. See also: ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● Passport Services--application, where to apply, related information. Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets--national conditions that may pose a threat to U.S. citizens; plus information about local U.S. Embassy or Consulate, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties. Foreign Entry Requirements for U.S. citizens traveling as tourists or on business. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -- United States. Department of Commerce -- Provides economic accounts data: gross domestic product, personal income, corporate profits, balance of payments, trade, investment, and annual industry accounts. Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs -- United States. Dept. of State Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs -- United States. -- Bureau mission and contacts, foreign economic policy directions (speeches and testimony), Group of Seven (G-7) economic summits, trade policy, energy policy, transportation policy, investment policy, communication policy, and Economic Reports. Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs -- United States. Dept. of State -- Current issues, NATO, fact sheets, statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, and other file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (38 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm country/regional information. ● ● Bureau of International Organization Affairs -- United States. Dept. of State -- Statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, United Nations (U.N.) reform, U.S. participation in the UN and international organizations, U. N. peacekeeping, and related sites. Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) -- An international trade federation representing the world’s recycling industry, covering in particular ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper and textiles ● Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) ● Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs -- United States. Dept. of State -- Statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, Middle East peace process, Iraq, and other country/regional information. See also archived Clinton Administration pages. Bureau of Reclamation Programs -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -- Managing Water in the American West. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) -- United States. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Burke, Edmund -❍ Burke vs. Hayek Debate: Liberalism and Conservatism--National Humanities Institute ❍ Letter to a Noble Lord (1795)--Our Civilisation ❍ Reclections on the Revolution in France (1790)-- Constitution Society ❍ Speech to the Electors of Bristol (1774)--The Founders' Constitution The Bush Doctrine and War with Iraq -- Jeffrey Record -- United States. Army War College -- Identifies and examines the Bush Doctrine’s major tenets,and then assesses the doctrine’s strengths and weaknesses within the context ofthe Administration’s prospective attack on Iraq. Business-Cycle Conditions -- American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) -- "Work[s] with member companies to help them achieve success whie respecting ethical values, people, communities, and the environment." ● Business Industry Political Action Committee ● Business Industry Political Action Committee -- BIPAC ● Business Resources -- Univ. of North Carolina Charlotte ● Business Roundtable (BRT) -- "Committed to advocating policies that ensure vigorous economic growth, a dynamic global economy, and the well-trained and productive U.S. workforce essential for future competitiveness." file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (39 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Business Travel Coalition -- Business Travel Coalition -- Articles from Travelogue and links to CDC, WHO, and others. Includes fact sheets and case counts. Buying Prescription Medicine Online -- United States. U.S Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) -- Information on purchasing prescription drugs online. By Source -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● By Subject -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Indexes and Directories News Archives Government Agency Publications Executive Branch and Independent Agency Publications Legislative Branch Publications International Responses Educational Sites Research Centers and Specialist Organizations Popular Starting Points Afghanistan and the Taliban Alternative Views Bioterrorism Homeland Security Iraq Law Enforcement Middle Eastern Studies Military Response Osama bin Laden and al Qa'ida Past Terrorist Attacks Relief Efforts and Coping Resources Religion Sept. 11 - World Trade Center and Pentagon Terrorist Organizations By the People: Election 2004 -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Serves as a gateway to all of PBS's 2004 election programming, on-air and online. Includes resources for teachers, historical information, and a section for elementary and high school students. Byting Back: Regaining Information Superiority Against 21st-Century Insurgents -- Martin C. Libiki, et al. -- National Defense Research Institute C-SPAN -- America's Cable Companies -- Covers House and Senate proceedings, legislative issues, and current events. Includes Congressional Information Center--C-SPAN's Online Congressional Directory-- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (40 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm with state and alphabetical listings; key staff contacts; and member of Congress e-mail. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● C-SPAN Online -- National Cable Sattelite Corp. Cable Television Complaints -- FCC, Cable Services Bureau -❍ Phone: 888-CALL-FCC (225-5322) CAFTA Home -- United States. Dept. of Commerce. International Trade Admin. (ITA) -- Arguments in favor of the Central American Free Trade Association (CAFTA-DR) and full text of the document. Calculate Postage -- United States. Postal Service (USPS) -- Postal rates. Includes Domestic Rate Calculator and International Rate Calculator. California Ballot Propositions (1911-present) -- Univ. of California Hastings College of the Law Library -Full text of the propositions, accompanying material contained in the voters' pamphlets, related legal and legislative history, and PDF images of the pamphlets. California Coalition for Immigration Reform (CCIR) -- Anti-illegal immigration site. The California Eminent Domain Handbook -- California Eminent Domain Law Group -- A guide for property and business owners having their property seized under eminent domain. California Prison Focus -- A human rights group that seeks to end human rights abuse and torture. Contains aritcles, essays, a discussion forum, and links to other sitess. California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative -- Coalition for Stem Cell Research and Cures Caltech-MIT Voting Technology Project -- California Institute of Technology / Massachusetts Institute -Evaluates reliability and uniformity of present election system and proposes uniform guidelines to improve reliability. Campaign 2008 -- Political Communication Lab, Stanford University. -- Presidential general-election ads. Look at all recent ads or look for only Obama ads, McCain ads, Democratic Party ads, or Republican ads. Also includes archive of primary-election ads. Searching by topic is not available. Campaign Ads: McCain: Country First--The Official John McCain You Tube Channel -- You Tube -Republican candidate John McCain's Presidential campaign ads. Campaign Ads: Minor Party and Independent Candidates [Barr, Nader, McKinney] -- You Tube -- Find campaign ads and videos from independent candidates: ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Green candidate Cynthia McKinney Independent candidate Ralph Nader Libertarian candidate Bob Barr Campaign Ads: Obama '08 -- You Tube -- Democratic candidate Barack Obama's Presidential campaign ads. Because this You Tube site also contains longer videos, you have to enter "ads" in the search box file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (41 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm halfway down the page on the right to find ads.Or at the main YouTube site, http://www.youtube.com/, you can also search for barack obama ads and your topic (for example, energy). ● Campaign Finance -- Brookings Institution -- Research and commentary on campaign finance and reform. ● Campaign Finance -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Campaign Finance -- Washington Post ● Campaign Finance (2008 Election): Administering and Enforcing Federal Campaign Fincance Laws -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- Contributions to All Candidates by State. Includes information about type of contributor (individual vs PAC) and size of donation ● Campaign Finance - Common Cause -- Common Cause ● Campaign Finance eGuide -- CFI ● Campaign Finance eGuides -- CFI ● Campaign Finance - Hoover Institute -- Hoover Institution ● Campaign Finance in American Politics -- CampaignMoney.com -- Searchable database of campaign contributions for Presidential and Congressional candidates beginning in 2000. Information can be accessed by candidate, political action committee, or 527 organization. Last updated 2-08. ● Campaign Finance Information Center -- Campaign finance data and news stories by state. ● Campaign Finance: Legislative Developments and Policy Issues in Congress -- CRS ● Campaign Finance News -- CQ Moneyline ● Campaign Finance Reform -- National Voting Rights Institute -- An institute founded to promote low to moderate income voters and candidates. ● Campaign Finance Reform - Or Not? -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Campaign FinanceReform: Regulating Political Communications on the Internet -- CRS ● ● ● Campaign for Our Children (CFOC) -- Advocacy group dedicated to reducing the overall number of teenage pregnancies worldwide through education and research. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids -- "Promotes environmental and policy changes that will prevent and reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke." Campaign Junkie: the Election Trail Starts Here -- Slate Magazine -- Includes "Map the Candidates," which shows the geography of the 2008 presidential election by tracking candidate travel. Also links to video and local coverage. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (42 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● The Campaign Legal Center -- Nonpartisan analyses of issues of campaign finance and elections, political communication and government ethics. ● Campaign Media Guide -- Campaign Legal Center ● Campaign Spot -- National Review Online (NRO) -- National Review's election 2008 blog. ● ● ● ● Campaign U -- The Chronicle of Higher Education -- Provides links to articles focusing on the 2008 election and how they affect students, colleges and universities, and higher education in general. Campaigns & Elections -- Campaigns and Elections Magazine -- Articles on campaigns and elections. Many are available only by subscription. Campus Politico -- Capitol News Company -- Election information related to colleges and universities. Can Statutory Rape Laws be Helpful in Preventing Teen Pregnancy? -- Patricia Donovan -- Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) -- Evaluating the purpose and effectiveness of statutory rape laws with regards to issues of confidentiality and privacy of the victim. By a non-profit research institution advocating women's health issues. ● Can Weapon Inspection Avoid the Outbreak of War? -- People's Daily ● Canada -- Vanderbilt University -- Links to resources about Canadian politics and economics. ● Canada -- Statistics Canada ● Canada's Parliament ● ● ● Canada Site -- "Introduction to the Government of Canada Official Website." Includes Departments and Agencies. Canada West Foundation: Publications Canadian Bioethics Society (CBS) -- Promotes teaching, research, publication, and general discourse in the field of bioethics. ● Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) -- Seeks to protect Canadians’ rights and freedoms. ● Canadian Economy Online -- Communication Canada ● Canadian Government Information -- National Library of Canada ● Canadian Information by Subject -- Libraries and Archives Canada ● Canadian Nutrition -- GDSourcing file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (43 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Canadian Parliamentary Publications: A Research Guide -- Sherry Smugler -- University of Toronto -- A guide designed to help researchers use Canadian Parliamentary Papers. Canadian Patents Database -- Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) -- CIPO's Canadian Patent Database lets you access over 75 years of patent descriptions and images. You can search, retrieve, and study more than 1,500,000 patent documents. ● Canadian Politics on the Web -- Nelson Thompson Learning ● CancerNet -- United States. National Cancer Institute (NIH) ● Candidates on the Issues -- USA Today -- Abortion Education ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Environment Gay Rights Guns Death Penalty Healthcare Economy and Taxes Iraq War Trade Cannabis Dependence -- Internet Mental Health -- Anti-legalization site. Cannabis Vault -- Erowid -- History, culture, research studies, traditonal and spiritual use, and research studies of marijuana. Capital Punishment -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Capital Punishment; The Death Penalty -- Bruce A. Robinson -- Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance Captive Animal Protection Society (CAPS) -- Seeks to prevent the use and exploitation of captive and performing animals, and investigates cases of alleged cruelty against captive and performing animals. Career Guide to Industries (CGI), 2008-09 Edition -- United States. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Voyages -- United States. Dept. of Labor and Dept. of Education -- Youth-oriented site for students, career changers, parents, and career adviros Careers and Education - consumer.gov -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) and others -Children, colleges and universities, federal employment opportunities, financial aid, and other education topics. Caribbean Studies Research Papers -- Virtual Institute of Caribbean Studies (VICS) -- Includes working papers in .pdf format and other links pertaining to the study of Caribbean economics and development, politics, and history and culture. Caring Connections -- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) -- Resource addressing end-of-life issues. ● Carnegie Endowment for International Peace ● Carnegie Moscow Center -- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace -- Articles and interviews about file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (44 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Russian politics and foreign affairs. ● Cars and Transportation - Tennessee.gov -- U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and others -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Interstate Construction and Road Conditions Mileage Between Cities Motor vehicle Title and Registration Official Highway Map & Insets Specialty License Plates Tennessee Driver License Information Nashville Traffic Cameras Safety (seat belt and child restraint laws and motorcycle rider education), and other information. The Case Against School Prayer -- Freedom From Religion Foundation The Case for Requiring a Proportionality Test to Assess Compliance with Title IX in High School Athletics -- Patrick N. Findlay -- Northern Illinois Law Review -- Discusses the legal context and societal benefits arising from the participation by girls in high school athletics. Castle Coalition: Citizens Fighting Eminent Domain Abuse -- Castle Coalition -- A coalition of citizens against eminent domain abuse. Includes a FAQ section, news updates, and additional resources. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) -- United States. General Services Administration (GSA) -- Compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public. Catholics Against Capital Punishment (CACP) -- United States. -- Promoting the teachings of the Catholic Church on capital punishment to clergy and laypeople, Catholic and non-Catholic. Catholics for a Free Choice (CFFC) -- "Pro-choice" Catholic group concerned about abortion, contraception, and reproductive health. CATO Institute -- Public policy research foundation focused on limited government, individual liberty, free markets and peace. CATO: The Patriot Act -- Cato Institute -- Research and articles on the Patriot Act by a libertarian-leaning think tank. CBS News Campaign 2000 -- CBS News, Inc. -- Click on state for latest official 2000 Presidential, Governor, and Congressional election counts. CBS Report for Congress -- United States. Library of Congress -- This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considerseach year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittees. It summarizes the current legislative status of the bill, its scope,major issues, funding levels, and related legislative activity. The report lists the key CRS staff relevant to the issues covered and related CRS products. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (45 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● CDD Media Ownership Action -- CDD (Center for Digital Democracy) -- Interest Group committed to preserving the openness and diversity of the Internet in the broadband era, and to realizing the full potential of digital communications through the development and encouragement of noncommercial, public interest programming. CDI Russia Weekly -- Center for Defense Information (CDI) -- Weekly publication of news regarding USRussia relations and Russian politics. Cell Phones, Pagers, Wireless -- FCC, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau -❍ Phone: 888-CALL-FCC or 888-TELL-FCC (TTY) ❍ Fax: 717-338-2694 ● Censorship and the Media -- National Political Index ● Censorship Issues -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● ● ● ● ● CenStats Databases -- United States. Census Bureau -- Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM); Building Permits; Census Tract Street Locator; Consolidated Federal Funds Report (CFFR)--federal expenditures by state and local area; County Business Patterns; International Trade Data; Detailed Occupation by Race, Hispanic Origin and Sex; USA Counties; and ZIP Code Business Patterns. Census 2000 -- The Tennessean Census 2000 Data for the State of Tennessee -- United States. Census -- Links to state demographic profiles, summary tape files, and other Census information. Census 2000 Demographic Profiles -- U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) -- Basic census data on Tennessee cities, counties, SMSAs, and congressional districts. These four-page Demographic Profiles are PDF files: DP-1 covers General Demographic Characteristics (SF 1); DP-2 covers Social Characteristics (SF 3); DP-3 covers Economic Characteristics (SF 3); and DP-4 covers Housing Characteristics (SF 3). Separate table for each county and city. Census 2000 Gateway -- United States. Census Bureau -- One-stop site for data, tables, maps, release schedule, news, FAQs, and more. Includes State and County Quick Facts. For basic Census information, look at one-page demographic profiles - general demographic (DP-1), social (DP-2), economic (DP-3), and housing (DP-4): ❍ ❍ ● ● ● for each state, county, city, and town for each census tract, block group, or block [Enter a Street Address] Census Bureau -- United States. Department of Commerce (DOC) -- Social, demographic, and economic information, including news, access tools, statistics on subjects a-z, and publications. Census Bureau Housing Topics -- United States. Census Bureau Census- Foreign Statistics -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides foreign trade statistics for country and product, state export data, historical data, and more. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (46 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● Census Geography -- United States. Census Bureau -- shows the many geographic types for which data are available and the hierarchical relationships between geographic types. Census Information in the ... Library and on the Web -- Kathy Amen, St. Mary's Univ., San Antonio, TX -- Guide to Decennial and Economic Censuses, including both print and electronic sources. Covers international information, census georgraphy, and comparability of data. Census of Agriculture -- United States. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Census of India -- Office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India -- The official census of India. ● Census State Data Centers -- United States. Census Bureau ● Center for Advanced Space Studies (CASS) -- United States. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Center for Aerospace Information (CASI) Technical Report Server -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Admin. (NASA) -- Bibliographic citations and abstracts for publicly available aerospace documents, journal articles, and conference proceedings. Some recent full-text reports produced by the NASA centers are also included. Center for Air Pollution Impact and Trend Analysis (CAPITA) -- Washington Univ., St. Louis, School of Engineering -- Scientific research institution evaluating the effects of air pollution on climate and human activity. Center for American Progress Center for Arms Control, Energy and Environmental Studies -- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology -- Publications from a Russian non-proliferation organization concerned with preventing the spread of nuclear weapons in conjunction with terrorism. Most available in English. Center for Auto Safety (CAS) -- Advocates for auto safety and quality. Site includes information on recalls, lawsuits, and auto industry fines. Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) -- "Pro-life" group that calls abortion genocide. Includes abortion photos. Center for Biosecurity -- Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) -- Biodefense, "dark winter," and preparing for a biological attack. Center for Business and Economic Research -- Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville Center for Climate Change and Environmental Forecasting -- United States. Dept. of Transportation -Focuses on the creation of comprehensive and multi-modal approaches to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gases and to mitigate the effects of global climate change on the transportation network. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (47 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Center for Contemporary Conflict: Middle East Resources and Links -- United States. U.S. Navy Center for Contemporary Conflict -- Strategic insights, resources, and publications about the Middle East from the Navy's Center for Contemporary Conflict. Center for Defense Information (CDI) -- Center for Defense Information (CDI) -- Seeks to evaluate our defense needs without wasteful spending or compromising national security. Covers arms trade, European security, peacekeeping, military forces and strategy, military spending, and nuclear issues. Demands spending accountablity in the Department of Defense. Includes Military Statistics 2003[PDF]. See also: ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Research Topics for broad overviews of different defense issues. Key Terms Relating to Military Spending--A glossary on spending terminology. Center for Defense Information (CDI) -- Non-partisan, objective non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the defense of the United States by following a policy of multilateralism, prudent spending, and improving conventional military programs. Includes areas such as Eye on Iraq, Middle East, and Terrorism. Center for Demography and Ecology -- Univ. of Wisconsin Madison Center for Education Reform -- Advocates school choice, charter schools, and similar conservative reforms. Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO) -- Promotes colorblind equal opportunity and racial harmony with a pro-assimilation perspective. Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Promotes the participation of faith-based and community-based organizations as valued and essential partners assisting Americans in need. Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research -- Univ. of Iowa -- Maps and references. Center for Human Rights -- Washington College of Law, American Univ. -- Describing the development of human rights worldwide. Includes policy and news analysis, research, and opinion. Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) -- Organization for research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States. Features news, articles, and publications as well as topics that reflect concerns of the U.S. government, such as terrorism and national security, population and the environment, and guest workers. Includes an Employer Sanctions Database. Center for Individual Rights (CIR) -- Conservative public interest law group focusing on individual liberties, broadly understood to encompass both civil and economic rights. Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) -- Stanford Univ. -- Research on nonproliferation issues. Center For Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry (CLGS) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (48 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● Center for Media and Public Affairs -- CMPA -- "To provide and empirical basis for ongoing debates over media fairness and impact through well documented, timely, and readable studies of media content." Center for Middle Eastern Studies -- Harvard Univ. -- Prestigious graduate program with links including outreach programs. Center for Monitoring the Impact of Peace (CMIP) -- Encourages the development and fostering of peaceful relations between Middle Eastern peoples and nations, by establishing a climate of tolerance and mutual respect. Current projects include examining the portrayal of history between Arabs and Israelis in regional grade school textbooks. Center for National Policy -- Public policy organization promoting global security. Center for Nonproliferation Studies: -- Monterey Institute of International Studies -- Assessing the Threat of WMD [weapons of mass destruction] Terrorism, Federal Funding to Combat Terrorism, Including Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction, FY 1998-2001, Major Conventional Terrorist Incidents 1980 to 2000, and WMD Terrorism and Usama Bin Laden Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- Works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance. ● Center for Public Integrity -- Investigative journalism on issues of public concern. ● Center for Public Justice ● Center for Responsive Politics -- Center for Responsive Politics -- Online source for money in politics data. See also Donor Lookup (arranged by name, zip code, state, and recipient), Publications [on Money in Politics] and Contributions from Selected Industries. ● Center for Security Policy -- CSP ● The Center for Space Education (CSE) -- Univ. of California, Berkeley, Space Sciences Laboratory ● The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessment (CSBA) -- CSBA ● ● ● Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) -- Includes Unilateral Economic Sanctions Project. Center for Study of Responsive Law -- (CSRL) -- A nonprofit organization that "supports and conducts a wide variety of research and educational projects to encourage the political, economic and social institutions of this country to be more aware of the needs of the citizen-consumer" and is backed by Ralph Nader (quote taken from website). Center for Terrorism Studies -- United States. Air National Guard, Conflict 21 -- General information about terrorists, their motivations, operations, and counter-terrorism efforts. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (49 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence Univ. of Southern Maine -- Anti-hate-crime organization that offers training and prevention programs to schools, colleges, law enforcement, and other community institutions to eradicate the perpetuation of hate by American citizens. Center for the Prevention of School Violence -- North Carolina Dept. of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections (St. Louis Univ.) -- St. Louis Univ. Center for the Study of Sexual Minorities in the Military -- Univ. of California at Santa Barbara -Academic research center dedicated to examining homosexuals and bisexuals in the military. Center for the Study of the Public Health Impact of Hurricanes -- Louisiana State University -- Features maps indicating where flooding could occur in the case of hurricanes in New Orleans, papers on the impacts of hurricanes and flooding in the area, and related material on hurricanes. Center for the Study of White American Culture -- Supports cultural exploration and self-discovery among white Americans. Encourages dialogue among all racial and cultural groups . Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) -- United States. Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) -- Includes Green Book, the FDA-approved animal drug list. Center for Voting and Democracy -- Advocates "full" representation, usually known as proportional representation (PR). Studies how voting systems affect participation, representation, and governance, with a view to election reform. Covers PR, instant runoff voting (IRV), cumulative voting, campaign finance, redistricting, third parties, voter turnout, women and representation, race and representation, pending legislation, ballot measures, and voting rights. The Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy -- Serves as a catalyst for the participation of women from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds in the political life of the nation. Center for Women Policy Studies (CWPS) Center for Young Women's Health -- Children's Hospital of Boston -- Health information and empowerment for girls ages 12-22. Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS) -- Rutgers Univ. -- Formerly the New Jersey Alcohol/Drug Resource Center and Clearinghouse. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities -- Socially liberal organization working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low-income families and individuals. Focuses include low-income programs and tax areas, social insurance programs and pensions, and trends in poverty and income. The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice -- Provides direct service, technical assistance and policy research in the field of juvenile and criminal justice. Center on Reinventing Public Education -- Univ. of Washington, Evans School of Public Affairs file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (50 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- "The Nation's Prevention Agency." Site covers "about the CDC," what's new, health topics A-Z, health information, publications and products, data and statistics, training and employment, and funding. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● CDC National Prevention Information Network- the nation's largest collection of information and resources on HIV/AIDS, STD and TB prevention, CDC Traveler's Health, and TIPS: CDC's Tobacco Information & Prevention Sourcepage Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- General information for consumers and beneficiaries and specific professional/technical information for researchers and analysts on Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Formerly the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). Centers for Research and Policy Development (Think Tanks) -- Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government -- Links to web sites of think tanks. Central America Today -- Business, organizations, politics, education, society, exchange rates, tourism and entertainment, statistics, news, weather, and other links. Central Budget Office (CBO) -- CBO's mandate is to provide the Congress with: (1) objective, nonpartisan, and timely analyses to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide array of programs covered by the federal budget, and (2) the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process. Central Europe Online -- EIN Inc. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) -- Includes CIA Maps & Publications. See also: ❍ ❍ CIA World Factbook--Basic information about every country in the world: communications, defense, economy, flag and map, geography, government, people, and transportation. Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments--includes the head of the central bank in each country. ● Centre for Crime and Justice Studies ● Centre for Military and Strategic Studies (CMSS) -- Univ. of Calgary, Canada ● ● ● Centre for Russian Studies (CRS) -- Extensive compilation of historical, political, economic, and social data for Russia . Centre for Suicide Prevention -- Canadian Mental Health Assoc. (CMHA) -- Canadian Organization providing information on suicide to researchers and caregivers drawn from their database. The Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) -- University of St. Andrews file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (51 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Centros para el Control y la Prevencion de Enfermedados -- United States. Center for Disease and Control Century Council -- Council funded by America's leading distillers to promote responsible decision-making regarding beverage alcohol and fights alcohol abuse, focusing on drunk driving and underage drinking problems. The Century Foundation -- Liberal think-tank established in 1918, covering many issues and policy areas. Changes in Women's Labor Force Participation in the 20th Century -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Dept. of Labor (DOL) Charities -- Federal Trade Commission -❍ 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) Charters and Choice -- Thomas B. Fordham Foundation -- Articles about charter schools and school choice. Chasing the Sleeper Cell -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- The site features "profiles of the alleged terrorist group and their recruiters," interviews, and a timeline of the investigation on an alleged al-Qaida cell operating in the United States. Chattanooga -- U.S. Chechnya: Renewed Catastrophe -- Human Rights Watch -- News about Russian human rights abuses in Chechnya. Checklist for Evaluating Web Sites -- Steenbock Library, Univ. of Wisconsin -- One-page list of questions. Checklist for Fair Use -- Indiana University and Purdue University. Copyright Management Center -- Lists individual aspects of the four-factor fair use test. Checklist of United States Public Documents, 1789 - 1909 -- Carlos A. Diaz -- Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA -- Use the alphabetical search or the SuDocs number search. Chemical Safety Information -- Vanderbilt Univ., Science and Engineering Lbirary -- Searchable databases that can be used to gather detailed chemical information for research or study: MSDS Searchable Index, ChemInfo Searchable Database, NIOSHTIC Searchable Database, HSELINE Searchable Database, RTECS Searchable Database, TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network) (toxicology, hazardous chemicals, etc.), and Online NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. Available to Vanderbilt users only. Chicago Crime Commission (CCC) -- Organization of civic leaders fighting crime through research, collaboration, programs, publications, and leadership and advocacy in the community. Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) -- Home pages for foreign embassies in the U.S. and selected embassies in other countries. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (52 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Child Abuse Prevention Network -- Extensive site targeted to professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect. Child Custody Protection Act: Protecting Parents' Rights and Childrens' Lives -- Committee Serial No. J-108-78. Hearing to consider S. 851, the Child Custody Protection Act, to establish Federal penalties for transporting a minor across State lines to obtain an abortion in order to circumvent laws in the minor's home State that require parental consent or notification for the procedure. Supplementary material (p. 25-153) includes submitted statements, correspondence, and witnesses' written statements and a witness's written replies to Committee questions. Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section -- United States. Dept. of Justice, Criminal Division. -- Includes How to Report Child Pornography, child exploitation crimes, child support, shild abuse, and international child abduction. Child Maltreatment Reports -- United States. Children's Bureau Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 -- Recommends passage of S. 2507, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and other acts to extend and revise USDA child nutrition programs. Child Pornography Articles and Media Reports -- Andrew Vachss -- Articles written by Vachss and other journalists regarding child pornography. Child Pornography on the Internet -- Richard Wortley and Stephen Smallbone -- United States. Dept. of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) -- Describes the problem of Internet child pornography, reviews factors that increase the risks of Internet child pornography, and presents a series of questions that can assist a law enforcement agency in analyzing its local Internet child pornography problem. ● Child Safe International -- Advocates protective content filtering services on the internet. ● Child Trends Databank -- Statistics about teen pregnancy. ● ● ● ● Child Trends, Inc. (CT) -- Comprehensive data and statistics on America's youth demographic by respected social science research group. Child Welfare Information Gateway -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Provides access to sources on topics including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, search and reunion, and much more. Child Welfare League of America -- Association of approximately 800 public and private non-profit agencies dealing with child abuse and neglect. Childbirth by Choice Trust -- Canadian Health Network -- Educates the public about fertility control issues-- like contraceptive use, unintended pregnancy and abortion-- so that people have the information they need to make up their own minds about these matters. Promotes childbearing that is done willingly, through the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and the availability of options for women who are file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (53 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm unhappily pregnant: abortion or childbirth, parenting or adoption. ● Childhelp USA ● Children -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville -- Child Abuse Support ● ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● Children and the Media -- Children NOW -- Non-governmental organization providing a variety of information and opinion on how to safeguard children from the media and how to use the media as an educational tool. Includes: ❍ ● ● ● ● Internet and Children Internet Filtering Television and Children V-Chip Children and the Media -- Children Now -- Groups working to improve the quality of news and entertainment media both for children and about children's issues. ❍ ● Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Children and Firearms (Facts for Families Series) -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ❍ ● Child Children -- Univ. of Louisville Library -- Index site that includes topics such as: ❍ ● Child Care and Day Care Legislation on Children and the Media Media Policy Publications on Children & the Media Children and TV Violence (Facts for Families Series) -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -- Provides information on how parents can protect children from television violence. Children and Youth Policy -- United States. Dept. of Health & Human Services -- Child care and child development, child welfare, child abuse and neglect, family preservation, foster care and adoption, teen pregnancy, and Trends in Well-Being of America's Children Children Now -- Children's Issues. Children of the Night -- dedicated to assisting children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food and a place to sleep The Children's Bureau -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) The Children's Bureau - Data and Information Systems -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Child welfare data and statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (54 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Children's Defense Fund -- To educate the nation about the needs of children and encourage preventive investment in children, paying particular attention to the needs of poor, minority, and disabled children. Children's Defense Fund -- CDF Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty, Inc. (CHILD, Inc.) -- Protecting children from abusive religious and cultural practices, especially religion-based medical neglect. Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- American Library Association (ALA) Children’s Internet Protection Act: Study of Technology Protection Measures -- United States. Natl. Telecommunications and Information Admin. (NTIA) -- See also Today's Internet Blocking and Filtering Technology Capable of Meeting Needs of Most Educational Institutions, NTIA Report Says (Aug. 18, 2003, press release on report) . Children's Safety Network (CSN) -- CSN works with maternal and child health (MCH), public health, and other injury prevention practitioners; site provides links to other resources and information Children's Safety Project, Greenwich House, Inc. -- Program based in Greenwich Village, Manhatten for children, adolescents and young adults who have suffered psychological trauma from abuse, including domestic violence. Children, Violence, and the Media -- United States. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. -- Report by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) on the effects of media violence on children. Childrens Digital Media Center -- Georgetown Univ. -- Researching the psychological and behavioral effects of "educational" media on children and informing policymakers to create responsible and effective legislation. ChildStats.gov -- United States. Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics -- Includes America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being. Chilling Effects Clearinghouse: Copyright -- Chillingeffects.org Chilling Effects of Anti-Terrorism: "National Security" Toll on Freedom of Expression -- Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) -- Lists websites shut down or information removed by governments, employees terminated or suspended, and related information. Chilling Effects of Anti-Terrorism: "National Security" Toll on Freedom of Expression -- Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) -- Lists websites shut down or information removed by governments, employees terminated or suspended, and related information. China Affairs -- United States. Trade Representative (USTR) -- "Press releases, fact sheets, speeches, opeds and links to relevant resources." China Data Holdings: -- Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) -- You will find a variety of socioeconomic data in this site, including Geographic Information System (GIS) databases that cover the file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (55 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm administrative regions of China, presented at a scale of 1:1,000,000. These databases may be integrated with agricultural, land use, environmental, and socioeconomic data to track China's economic growth, population increases, and environmental change. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● China: Economic Sanctions -- Congressional Research Service [CRS] -- Summarizes current U.S. sanctions against China, including their effect on foreign aid, arms sales, and trade. China Program -- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace -- Research and strategic policy recommendations on the pressing issues surrounding China's evolution, focusing on political and legal reform, and military/security issues. China’s Rising Profile in the Global Market for Fruits and Vegetables -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) China's Trade with the United States and the World -- United States. Congressional Research Service (CRS) Choosing Quality Health Care -- United States. Consumer.gov -- Links to government sites that discuss the health care landscape. Select "choosing quality health care" link. Choosing War: The Decision to Invade Iraq and Its Aftermath -- Joseph J. Collins -- National Defense University Press Christian Broadcasting Network -- Preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth. Christian Coalition of America (CC) -- Founded by Pat Robertson. Christian Life Library: Assisted Suicide and End of Life Issues -- Christian Life Resources, Inc. -- Bible studies, medical directives, and euthanasia Q & A. ● Chronicles Magazine -- Previously known as the Rockford Institute. ● Church and State -- Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) ● Church-State Links -- J.M. Dawson institute of Church-State Studies, Baylor Univ. -- Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● Links to Church-State Websites on Current Issues Links to Primary Source Material on Church-State Relations--Focuses on religious and philosophical thought concerning the proper role of religion in government. State, Federal, and International Links on Church-State Relations--Includes Supreme Court cases. Churches' Commission for Racial Justice (CCRJ) -- Monitors trends and developments in the field of racial justice in Britain and Ireland and in Europe. The CIA's Family Jewels -- The National Security Archive, George Washington Univ. -- Report given by file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (56 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm the CIA under the Freedom of Information Act that details over two decades of misdeeds by the CIA. Actual report is in PDF form. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● CIA World Factbook -- United States. U.S. Central Intelligence Agency -- Basic information about every country in the world: communications, defense, economy, flag and map, geography, government, people, and transportation. See also: Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. CIA World Factbook: Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency -- Includes entries for: Albania Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Estonia Georgia Hungary Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lithuania Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Moldova Poland Romania Russia Serbia and Montenegro Slovakia Slovenia Tajikistan Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan Cicero -- Liberty Fund Online Library of Liberty -❍ Treatise on the Laws (c. 51 BCE) ❍ Treatise on the Commonwealth (c. 54 BCE) CIDRAP: Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy [Bioterrorism] -- Univ. of Minnesota, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) -- Overview, latest news, selected readings, guidelines, information about specific viruses, and food safety. CIDRAP: General Food Safety Information -- Univ. of Minnesota, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) -- Various news articles related to general food and safety information Citas Latinoamericanas en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (CLASE) -- Direccion General de Bibliotecas, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico -- From this site click on "Catálogos en Línea" and then "CLASE." Spanish only. Citation Guides -- Grace York, Documents Center, Univ. of Michigan Library Citing and Evaluation of World Wide Web Resources [MLA, APA, Chicago, CBE] -- Bedford / St. Martins Citing Government Information Sources Using MLA (Modern Language Association) Style [MLA] -Mississippi University for Women ● Citing Internet Sources -- Classroom Connect ● Citing Sources -- Duke Univ. ● Citizen's Handbook -- United States. White House -- Search government web sites by agency or subject. ● ● Citizen Soldier -- Anti-war and GI/Veterans' rights activist group challenging "US militarism" in the 21st Century. Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) -- A private watchdog organization whose mission is to file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (57 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm eliminate waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency in the federal government. ● Citizens' Commission on Civil Rights (CCCR) -- Since 1982, monitors the civil rights policies and practices of the federal government and seeks ways to accelerate change in the area of race relations and on other civil rights issues. ● Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms -- Pro-gun organization ● Citizens' Flag Alliance -- Supports the flag-protection amendment. ● Citizens for Term Limits -- Articles about congressional term limits ● Citizens for World Trade -- News, issues, and resources for pro-globalization, anti-protectionist activists. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Citizens Trade Campaign (CTC) -- Activist issues, resources, and news on globalization from a "fair trade" perspective. Focuses on creating environmentally and socially responsible trade policies. citizentube -- YouTube -- YouTube's Politics Blog. City Directories of the United States of America -- Genealogy Research Associates -- Project with the mission of finding all the city directories in the U.S. The compiled list can be searched to find directories. City governments -- New York City and Washington, D.C. City of Memphis -- U.S. -- Directory page for Memphis, TN, with information such as local government contacts, weather, etc. Citysearch Nashville -- Citysearch Civil Liberties, Intellectual Freedom, and Privacy -- American Library Association (ALA) -- Seeks to uphold deep-rooted principles in support of intellectual freedom. Civil Rights -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville Civil Rights Division -- United States. Dept. of Justice -- Responsible for enforcing federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, handicap, religion, and national origin. See also Special Topics. Claims and evaluations of Iraq's proscribed weapons -- Middle East Reference -- This reference file is an inventory and critical analysis of the claims made about the weapons and programmes that Iraq is proscribed from having under the terms of Security Council Resolutions. Clamen's Political Archives -- Stewart Clamen Claremont Institute, The -- Conservative think-tank dedicated to restoring "the principles of the American Founding to their rightful, preeminent authority in our national life". file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (58 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Clash of Ignorance -- The Nation -- Critic and scholar Edward Said discusses perceptions of Islam, the West, and global politics in the wake of September 11. Class Handouts: Guides for Political Science Classes -- Larry Romans and others -- Vanderbilt University -- Lists of resources tailored to individual Political Science classes and assignments. Classical Political Theory Web Sites -- Charles Helm, Western Illinois Univ. -- Index of websites dealing with ancient political philosophy (Greek to Medieval period). See also Modern Political Theory Web Sites. Clean Air and Energy: Air Pollution -- Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) -- News, issue highlights, and studies performed by a conservation-oriented policy institute evaluating the effects of air pollution on the environment and possible solutions to the problem. Clean Energy -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- General overview of EPA alternative energy programs for the consumer. Clear Skies Act -- United States. Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety -- The Senate's hearing to consider the Clear Skies Act. For the President's remarks announcing the act click here. Clearinghouse on Educational Policy and Management -- Margaret Hadderman, University of Oregon -Research report on school choice by a research analyst from the College of Education, University of Oregon. (Unavailable 2-16-06) Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis -- U.S. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) -- Report by the IPCC on the progression of global warming and the factors causing it. Climate Change and Energy -- World Resources Institute (WRI) -- News, studies, and publications about global climate change. Climate Change Impact on the United States -- U.S. Global Change Research Information Office -- A report about the "potential effects of climate variability and change." The report itself is a PDF file. Climate Change Prediction Program -- United States. Dept. of Energy -- Works to advance climate change science and to improves climate change projections Climate Justice Initiative -- Corporate Watch -- Works with communities affected by the oil industry in the U.S. and internationally to address the connections between local pollution and global warming. Clinton Administration Archived Pages -- United States. Dept. of State -❍ ❍ ❍ Annual Reports to Congress [about the United Nations]--Bureau of International Organization Affairs--includes U.S. Participation in the United Nations and Voting Practices in the United Nations State Dept. Arms Control Annual Reports Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) [unavailable 4-19-07]--agency became part of the U.S. State Department in April 1999. This archive of the old ACDA web site is maintained by the University of Illinois at Chicago file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (59 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Arms Control and International Security--policy, statements and testimony, and publications covering arms control, non-proliferation, political-military affairs, and verification and compliance-Clinton Admin. archive. See also U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency--archive of the web site of former agency Counterterrorism--includes Patterns of Global Terrorism, documents, fact sheets, statements, press releases, speeches, and testimony on terrorism and counterterrorism, and guidelines for Americans traveling and living abroad Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor--Includes Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, fact sheets, statements, speeches, testimony, press releases, and reports on human rights abroad, covering religious freedom, racism, intolerance, slavery, torture, children's rights, and women's rights. Magazine--1990-1999 magazine that covered current issues and treaty actions and provided key speeches and testimony by senior State Department officials. See 1993-1996 issues, 1997-1998 issues, and 1999 issues Hot Topics: Foreign Policy Spotlight--Earth Day, Chemical Weapons Convention, international women's issues, 1996 international narcotics control strategy report, Report to the Congress on the Enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, international affairs budget, Middle East peace process, U.S. policy on Bosnia, Holocaust assets, and "in the news." Policy--hot issues; other topics of international policy by region and issue; remarks, testimony, and briefings; organization; publications; and digital diplomacy for students. Regions--statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, and other country/regional information for African Affairs; East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP); European Affairs; Near Eastern Affairs; New Independent States of the Former USSR; Western Hemisphere Affairs. Related Foreign Affairs Sites Reports [about arms control and military expenditures]--Bureau of Arms Control--includes Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control Agreements and World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers. Treaties in Force ● CLNet Diversity -- General diversity site with links to major areas of interest. ● A Clone in Sheep's Clothing -- Scientific American -- Also see "Cloning Hits the Big Time" ● Cloning -- Roslin Institute, Edinburgh ● Cloning -- Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD) ● The Cloning of Dolly -- Dr. Jamie Love Science Explained -- Less technical explanation of cloning. ● A Closer Look at Global Warming -- National Academies of Science (NAS) -- An examination of the debate on global warming from scientists' perspectives. ● The Club for Growth -- Club for Growth ● CNN: Cold War--Perspective from when Russia invaded Afghanistan -- CNN ● CNN.com Special Reports: Hurricane Season 2005 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (60 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● CNN: Former Afghan King Returns to Kabul -- CNN ● CNN: Osama bin Laden -- Transcript of "The bin Laden Tape" (12-13-01) ● CNN: Science and Space -- Cable News Newtork (CNN) ● ● ● CNN/YouTube Democratic Debate: Complete Video -- For the first time in presidential debate history, user-generated video drove the debate. On July 23, 2007, eight Democratic presidential hopefuls answered questions submitted via YouTube in a debate hosted by the Web site and CNN. CNS Subjects: Terrorism -- Monterey Institute of International Studies, Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) CO2 Science Magazine -- Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change -- Scientific research relating to carbon dioxode and global climate change. ● Coalition for Positive Sexuality (CPS) ● Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) ● Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) -- Homepage for the now-obsolete transitional governing authority that controlled Iraq from the end of major fighting up to the June 30, 2004 turn-over date to the Iraqi Interim Government. Contains many important constitutional and legal documents regarding the foundation of the new Iraqi government. ● Coalition to Stop Gun Violence -- A coalition for gun-free homes. ● Coast Guard History -- United States. Coast Guard ● ● ● ● ● ● Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) -Compilation of federal regulations currently in force arranged by subject (codified). Codes -- United States. Dept. of Commerce. International Trade Admin. (ITA) -- Products, countries, customs districts, tariff, and trade codes. 213 is the general end-use code for computers, peripherals and semiconductors; 21300 for computeres; 21301 for computer accessories, and 21320 for semiconductors. Cold War -- Cable News Network (CNN) -- Perspective from when Russia invaded Afghanistan. College and University Home Pages -- Christina DeMello -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) -- College and University Home Pages--Alphabetical Listing. College Drinking - Changing the Culture -- NIAAA -- Statistics, articles, and information related to the issue of college drinking. The Color of Money -- Public Campaign -- Look up campaign contributions by state, metro area, or zip code for 2000, 2002, and 2004 election cycles. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (61 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) -- United States. Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) -- Includes Final Report (Aug. 26, 2003). Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) -- Includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. Columbia Journalism Review Daily (CJR Daily) -- Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) -- Media-watchdog publication and weblog. Combating Terrorism: A Compendium September 2001 -- Institute for Security Technology Studies (ISTS) Combating Terrorism: Assessing the Threat, Oct. 20, 1999 (Serial 106-109) -- United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -- Also available in text version. Combating Terrorism: Assessing Threats, Risk Management and Establishing Priorities, July 26, 2000 (Serial 106-253) -- United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -- Also available in text version. Combating Terrorism: In Search of a National Strategy, March 27, 2001 (Serial 107-18) -- United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -- Also available in text version. Combating Terrorism: Management of Medical Supplies, March 8, 2000 (Serial 106-159) -- United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -- Also available in text version. ● Comision Economica par America Latina y el Caribe ● Comment on Federal Regulations -- FirstGov ● ● ● ● ● Commerce Business Daily -- United States. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) -- Notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other procurement information; issued every business day. GPO Access version provides keyword and field searching; Loren Data Corp. provides individual daily issues with a backfile to 1995. Commercial Space Transportation Study, 1996 -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Commericial Piracy Report -- International Association of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) -- The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) sponsors debates for the United States presidential and vice presidential candidates. CPD was established in 1987 to ensure that the debates provide the best possible information to viewers and listeners. Includes unofficial transcripts of most presidential and vice presidential debates. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) (U. S. Helsinki Commission) -- United States. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) (U. S. Helsinki Commission) -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (62 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Monitors a commitment to "respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience religion or belief, for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion." News, press releases, hearings, briefings, speaches, and reports on human rights law. See also Citizenship and Political Rights, National Minorities, and Freedom of Speech and Expression, among many other categories. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction -- United States. -- Executive comission report released March 31, 2005, criticizing U.S. intelligence on Iraqi WMD as well as other intelligence failures during the War on Terrorism. Also provides recommendations for comprehensive intelligence reform. Committee for Children -- Develops and publishes curricula for preventing violence, bullying, and sexual abuse among children. Committee on Small Business -- United States. House of Representatives Commodity Price Data: The Pink Sheet -- World Bank -- Annual, quarterly, and monthly averages of commodity prices. Commodity Translation Wizard -- United States. International Trade Commission -- Translate an 8-digit or 10-digit HTS item number into its corresponding SITC or NAIC code number, or translate an SITC or NAIC classification code number into its corresponding 8-digit and 10-digit HTS item numbers. Common Cause -- Works for open, accountable government and the right of all citizens to be involved in shaping our nation's public policies. Common Core of Data (CCD): Information on Public Schools and School Districts in the United States -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Dreams -- "Breaking news and views for the progressive community." Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) -- Website of The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, which aims to promote regional economic integration through trade and investment. The Commonwealth -- Secretariat of the Commonwealth Communicating with Elected Officials -- Capitol Advantage (Congress.Org) -- Tips on telephoning, writing, or e-mailing to Congress. ● Communist Party U.S.A. ● Community Learning Network (CLN) -- Violence in the Media theme page, provides links and information ● The Community Recycling Network (CRN) -- Promotes community-based sustainable waste management as a practical and effective way of tackling the UK's growing waste problem. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (63 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● Companies (including finance, mortgage, credit card, and credit bureau) -- Federal Trade Commission -❍ Phone: 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) Comparative Climatic Data for the United States Through 2005 [weather data] -- United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) -Monthly averages for high and low temperatures, precipitation, snowfall, wind, sunshine, cloudiness, and humidity for various cities, arranged by state. Comparative Democratization -- American Political Science Association (APSA) -- Papers, newsletters, and other resources. Comparative Democratization Project -- Stanford Univ. -- Offers internet resources organized by topic, such as Civil Rights or Rule of Law, or by region. ● Comparative Political Studies (1) -- Sage -- Full-text online from 1968. ● Comparative Political Studies (2) -- Proquest -- Full-text online from 1989. ● Comparative Politics (1) -- Proquest -- Full-text online from 1989. ● Comparative Politics (2) -- JSTOR Archive -- Full-text online from 1968 - except for most recent five years. ● ● Comparative Welfare States Data Set -- Evelyne Huber, Charles Ragin, John D. Stephens, David Brady, Jason Beckfield -- Provides data sets (in Excel format) of indicators for international welfare state development, its causes, and outcomes from 1960-1997. Also provides PDF codebook. Compassion and Choices -- Supports "improved care and expanded options at life's end," including "humane aid-in-dying if suffering is unbearable and cannot be relieved." ● Compendium -- Cultural policies and trends in Europe. ● Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) ● ● ● ● Compilation of the Social Security Laws -- United States. Social Security Admin. (SSA) -- Collection of primary documents consisting of the original social security act, its amendments, and related legislation. Complete Guide to Internet Statistics and Research -- Netfirms -- nternet statistics and research with loads of links to other sites, research papers and results and statistics on Internet demographics and research. Compliance Assistance - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- United States. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standards Admin.,Wage and Hour Div. -- Synopsis of the law, compliance assistance materials, extended "frequently asked questions" FAQs section. Comprehensive Medical Care for Bioterrorism Exposure--Are We Making Evidenced-Based Decisions? Nov. 14, 2001 (Serial 107-45) -- United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (64 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm -- Also available in text version. ● Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty -- United States. Dept. of State -- Speeches, testimonies, fact sheets, and related information. Archived from Clinton Admin. ● Comprehsenive Immigration Reform ● Computer and Video Game Addiction -- National Institute on Media and the Family ● Computer Crime and Intellectual Property -- United States. Department of Justice ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Concerned Citizens Resources -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- Resources for learning about environmental and human health risks caused by pollution and about how people and their communities can protect the environment. Includes contacts for environmental violations and emergencies. Sections on thinking globally and acting locally. Concerned Women of America (CWA) -- Trafficking in Persons Report The Concord Coalition -- A grassroots organization advocating fiscal responsibility while working to ensure Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are secure for all generations. Website provides information on the causes and consequences of federal budget deficits and long-term challenges facing America's entitlement programs. Condition of Education -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -- More policy relevant and problem oriented; focuses on 60 indicators judged to be significant national measures of the condition and progress of education. Includes Supplemental and Standard Error Tables. Conflict Prevention and Resolution -- International Crisis Group (ICG) -- Reports, op-eds, articles, and speeches on the ongoing conflict and peace process between Palestine and Israel. Confronting Crystal Methamphetamine Use in New York City -- Gay Men's Health Crisis -- Public Policy recommendations on New York City's LGBT community, confronting a rapidly growing epidemic among gay men of crytal methamphetamine abuse and addiction. Confucius -- MIT Internet Classics Archive -❍ Analects (c. 500 BCE) Congress -- See also Congress. House. Energy and Commerce Comm. -❍ Bioterrorism and Proposals to Combat Bioterrorism, November 15, 2001 (Serial No. 107-72)(text and PDF) ❍ Cyber Security: Private-Sector Efforts Addressing Cyber Threats, November 15, 2001 (Serial No. 10774)(text and PDF) ❍ A Review of Federal Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs from A Public Health Perspective, October 10, 2001 (Serial No. 107-70)(text and PDF) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (65 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:45 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Congress. House. Financial Services Comm -- Dismantling the Financial Infrastructure of Global Terrorism, October 3, 2001 (Serial No. 107-46)(text and PDF) Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -❍ Combating Terrorism: Assessing the Threat, October 20, 1999 (Serial 106-109)(text and PDF) ❍ Combating Terrorism: Assessing Threats, Risk Management and Establishing Priorities, July 26, 2000 (Serial 106-253)(text and PDF) ❍ Combating Terrorism: In Search of a National Strategy, March 27, 2001 (Serial 107-18)(text and PDF) ❍ Combating Terrorism: Management of Medical Supplies, March 8, 2000 (Serial 106-159)(text and PDF) ❍ Comprehensive Medical Care for Bioterrorism Exposure--Are We Making Evidenced-Based Decisions? November 14, 2001 (Serial 107-45)(text and PDF) ❍ Domestic Preparedness Against Terrorism: How Ready Are We?, March 27, 2000 (Serial 106-175) (text and PDF) ❍ Oversight of the U.S. Postal Service: Ensuring the Safety of Postal Employees and the U.S. Mail, October 30, 2001 (Serial 107-43)(text and PDF) ❍ Preparing for the War on Terrorism, Sept. 20, 2001 (Serial 107-37) (text and PDF) Congress. House. Intelligence Permanent Select Comm. -❍ Joint Inquiry Staff Statement, Part 1--report (Sept. 18, 2002) by Eleanor Hill, Staff Director, examining warnings of the terrorist acts on September 11, 2001. ❍ Counterterrorism Intelligence Capabilities and Performance Prior to 9-11 (July 2002)--Report of the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security ❍ Findings of the Final Report of the Joint Inquiry Into the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 (Dec. 10, 2002). ❍ Recommendation of the Final Report of the Joint Inquiry into the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 (Dec. 10, 2002) Congress: Legislation, Publications, and Home Pages -- United States. Congress -- Thomas (Library of Congress) and Congress (GPO Access) Congress: Official House and Senate Sites -- United States. Congress -- House of Representatives and Senate - members, committees, & legislative activities Congress.org -- Capitol Advantage -- Covers writing to elected officials, candidates and issues, issue areas and action alerts from various organizations, recent Congressional votes, agencies, courts, and local and national media by ZIP code. Congress.org: Elections 2008 -- Capitol Advantage -- Information on individual candidates in the 2008 elections. Congress. Senate. Appropriations Comm. -❍ ❍ Bioterrorism, 2001, October 3, October 28, November 2, November 29, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-452)(text and PDF) Emergency Operations Planning and Response in the Metropolitan Washington Area, November 14, file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (66 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-255) (text and PDF) Homeland Security, April 10-11, 2002 (S. Hrg. 107-410)(text and PDF) North Border Security, October 3, December 5, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-341)(text and PDF) Congress. Senate. Judiciary Comm. -- Hearing on FBI Counterterrorism Efforts, June 6, 2002) ❍ Domestic Response capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction, March 27, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-224) (text and PDF) ❍ Homeland and Defense: Exploring the Hart-Rudman Report, April 3, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-239)(text and PDF) ❍ Improving Our Ability to Fight Cybercrime: Oversight of the National Infrastructure Protection Center, July 25, 2001 (Serial No. J-107-22)(text and PDF) Congressional Budget Office (CBO) -- United States. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) -- Provides Congress with economic and budgetary information--studies, reports, and cost estimates. Congressional Committees Project -- dKosopedia -- The main goal of this wiki is to "facilitate participatory democracy by encouraging an informed citizenry through the advocacy of legislative transparency and the gathering of legislative information." Contributors are asked to organize information on committees, and to share resources and information. Although this is hosted on the wiki section of dailykos, a democratically partisan blog, the project is deliberately *non-partisan* and "does not imply the endorsement of daily kos or its creators." --Freegovinfo.info Congressional Directories -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan -- Includes Congressional districts by zip code, committee assignments (Juan Cabanela), Congressional e-mail addresses, directories of House and Senate members, and web sites for members, committees, and Congressional leadership and party organizations. See also the official Congressional Directory (from 1995)--information on Senators and Representatives, Congressional committees, agencies. Browse the latest edition. Congressional District Maps - 109th Congress - (National Atlas of the United States) -- United States. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Congressional E-mail Addresses and Web Sites -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan -- arranged by state. Congressional E-mail Directory -- Jeffrey Hoffman and WebslingerZ -- Jeffrey Hoffman and WebslingerZ-arranged by state. Congressional Hearings: Main Page -- United States. Govt. Printing Office (GPO) -- A hearing is a meeting or session of a Senate, House, Joint, or Special Committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to obtain information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate/oversee the activities of a government department or the implementation of a Federal law. In addition, hearings may also be purely exploratory in nature, providing testimony and data about topics of current interest. Most Congressional hearings are published two months to two years after they are held. ● Congressional History -- United States. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk ● Congressional Hunger Center -- Discusses creative solutions for ending domestic and international file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (67 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm hunger. ● ● ● ● ● ● Congressional Institute -- Helping members of Congress better serve the nation and to helping the public better understand public policy debates. Congressional Joint Resolutions -- United States. Congress -- House J. R. 61 (PDF) and Senate J. R. 22 (PDF) Congressional Pictoral Directory -- United States. GPO (Government Printing Office) Access Congressional Races: Candidate Profiles -- Center for Responsive Politics / opensecrets.org -- Head-tohead comparisons of the candidates in every U.S. House and Senate race this year. Organized by state or candidate name. Covers 2000 through 2006 elections. Congressional Report Cards -- Voter Information Service -- Ratings of the U.S. Congress: level of support members of Congress give to particular interest groups; includes links to home page of each advocacy group. Congressional Research Service (CRS) -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Terrorism: Automated Lookout Systems and Border Security Options and Issues (June 18, 2001) Terrorism: Near Eastern Groups and State Sponsors, 2001 (Sept. 10, 2001) Terrorism and the Military's Role in Domestic Crisis Management (April 19, 2001) Congressional Research Service [CRS] - North Korea: Economic Sanctions -- Congressional Research Service -- Summarizes current U.S. sanctions against North Korea. Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report Database -- Univ. of North Texas Library, Government Information Service -- Provides "integrated, searchable access to many of the full-text CRS reports that have been available at a variety of different Web sites since 1990." Congressional Research Service [CRS] Reports -- 2 Act.org -- Searches all 'congressional research service' (CRS) reports on the web and only CRS reports. Includes PDFs, HTMLs, DOCs & even some scanned reports. Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs [International Issues] -- United States. Dept. of State Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports [Environment] -- National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), National Library for the Environment (NLE) -- More than 1,000 CRS Reports on environmental and related topics. Congressional Research Service [CRS] Reports: Intelligence and Related Issues [Including Terrorism] -- Federation of American Scientists (FAS), Intelligence Resource Program (IRP) -- Includes many reports on terrorism. Also covers intelligence policy, USA PATRIOT Act, and other topics. Congressional Research Service [CRS] Reports: Nuclear, Chemical and Missile Weapons and file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (68 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Proliferation -- Federation of American Scientists (FAS), Space Policy Project (SPP), Special Weapons Monitor -- Reports on ballistic missile defense, nuclear weapons / arms control, Department of Energy, China, India / Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, and Russia. ● ● ● ● ● Congressional Research Service [CRS] Reports on Military and National Security -- Federation of American Scientists (FAS), Military Analysis Network (MAN) -- Reports on NATO, weapon systems, general national security, and specific regions. Also includes links to collections of CRS reports on intelligence, secrecy and security, weapons, and space and science. Congressional Research Service [CRS]: Secrecy and Security -- Federation of American Scientists (FAS) -- Reports on secrecy and security, homeland security, and continuity of government. Congressional Research Service Reports on the Middle East -- Federation of American Scientists -Collection of Congressional Research Services reports on Middle East countries Congressional Research Service WWW Accessible Reports -- Gary Price -- Virtual Acquisition Shelf Congresspedia -- MediaWiki -- Congresspedia is a not-for-profit, collaborative project of the Center for Media and Democracy and the Sunlight Foundation and is overseen by an editor to help ensure fairness and accuracy. Anyone—including you—can edit citizen's encyclopedia on Congress. ● Conservative News Service -- Cybercast News Service ● Constitution Finder -- Univ. of Richmond ● ● ● ● ● Constitution of the Russian Federation -- International Constitutional Law (ICL) -- English translation of the Russian Constitution of 1993. Constitution of the United States -- United States. Library of Congress (LC), Congressional Research Service (CRS), and U.S.Government Printing Office (GPO) Constitution of the United States (2003) -- United States. Congress, Joint Committee on Printing (JCP), and U.S.Government Printing Office (GPO) -- Includes unratified amendments and analytical index. House Document 108-95. The Constitution Project -- Bi-partisan and non-profit organization that seeks to advance public knowledge and opinion on several different constitution and legal-related issues. Includes the Liberty and Security Initiative, the Death Penalty Initiative, and Mandatory Justice: Eighteen Reforms to the Death Penalty [PDF] among many others. Constitution Society -- The Constitution Society is a private organization dedicated to research and public education on the principles of constitutional republican government. It publishes documentation, engages in litigation, and organizes local citizens groups to work for reform. ● The Constitution: The 19th Amendment -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. ● Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Physical Desecration of U.S. Flag -- Recommends passage of H. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (69 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm J. Res. 10, to propose an amendment to the Constitution to authorize Congress to prohibit physical desecration of the U.S. flag. Resolution responds to Supreme Court rulings in the 1989 case Texas v. Johnson and the 1990 case U.S. v. Eichman that Federal and State laws prohibiting physical desecration of the U.S. flag imposed unconstitutional restrictions on freedom of speech. Contains transcript (p. 12-99) of Committee May 25, 2005, markup session on H.J. Res. 10 (text, p. 13-14; amendments, p. 19-96 passim). Includes additional and dissenting views (p. 100-114). ● Constitutional Law Center -- FindLaw -- Court resources and dockets as well as legal commentaries on Supreme Court cases. ● Constitutions -- Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) ● Constitutions, Treaties, and Official Declarations -- Richard Kimber ● ● ● ● Construction Statistics -- United States. Census Bureau -- Includes number of housing units authorized by permits, started, sold or completed; the dollar value of all construction put in place; residential construction in 30 metropolitan areas, the sales of new one-family houses in those areas; and the dollar value of residential improvement and repair work. each quarter. The Census of Construction Industries, taken every five years, provides the most comprehensive overview of the construction industry available. Consumer Advice -- United States. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition -- Website that gives information on issues and illnesses related to food and product safety. Consumer Advice -- United States. FoodSafety.gov -- Consumer advice related to issues of food handling and other product information. Consumer Advice and Publications on Food Safety, Nutrition, and Cosmetics -- United States. Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) -- Various links to information on food and product safety. ● Consumer Credit -- United States. Federal Reserve Bureau (FRB) -- latest ● Consumer Expenditure Survey -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ● ● ● ● ● Consumer Food Safety Behavior [ERS/USDA Briefing Room] -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- Covers consumer concerns and risks, preparation and handling, and other topics. Consumer Guides and Protection -- United States. USA.gov -- Various links to topics related to consumer safety, guidance, and protection. Consumer Issues and Advocacy -- California State Univ. at Northridge (CSUN) Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - (CPI-U) - U.S. city average - All items [historical data] -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Historical data (1913-present) of the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) [Inflation] -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- A measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (70 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm goods and services. latest news release [PDF] ● ● ● ● ● Consumer Product-Related Statistics -- United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Consumer Product Safety Commission -- United States. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission -Information on various product recalls, product safety news, product safety standards and other CPSC publications. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) -- United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) -- Provides recall information for unsafe products, as well as other information at their Web site, such as an area for kids, and a library. Consumer Products (except cars, food, drugs, cosmetics, and medicine) -❍ Phone: 800-638-2772 Contacting Political Activist Groups -- www.politicalindex.com -- Links to various US political activist groups. ● Contacting Political Activist Groups: Health Care Reform -- National Political Index ● Contacting Political Activist Groups: Women's Issues -- National Political Index ● ● ● ● ● Contacting the Congress -- Juan Cabanela -- Enter your zip code to find e-mail addresses, regular mail addresses, and phone numbers for members of Congress. Contacts List by Subject -- United States. Census Bureau Container Recycling Institute (CRI) -- Non-profit organization conducting research on recycling, influencing policymakers, and educating consumers. Contemporary Political Studies: PSA Annual Conference Papers, 1994- -- UK Political Studies Assoc. -- Papers delivered at the UK Political Studies Association annual conferences from 1994. Contributions of Central Asian Nations to the Campaign Against Terrorism, Dec. 13, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-397) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. ● Contstitutions of the World -- FindLaw ● Convention on the Rights of the Child -- U.S. Children's Fund (UNICEF) ● ● The Cool Spot: Website for Middle Schoolers -- United States. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism -- Information on teenage alcohol consumption, information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure for young teens. Copyright Advisory Network -- American Library Association (ALA). Office of Information Technology Policy. -- Online articles and websites about copyright. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (71 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Copyright (ALA) -- American Library Assocation (ALA) -- Covers "Libraries and Copyright in the Digital Age ," "Copyright Issues Topic Index," and other information. Copyright and Fair Use: Featured Cases -- Stanford University Copyright Basics (Circular 1) -- United States. Copyright Office -- Covers what copyright is, who can claim copyright, what works are protected and works are not protected, how to secure copyright, notice of copyright, how long copyright protection endures, international copyright protection, copyright registration, and other information. ● Copyright (Emory Univ.) -- Emory University Libraries: Reserves at Woodruff Library ● Copyright Essentials -- Indiana University ● Copyright Guidelines -- Northwestern University: Multimedia Learning Center (MMLC) ● Copyright in the Library -- Georgia K. Harper -- University of Texas System. ● ● ● Copyright Information Center -- Cornell Univ. -- Comprehensive site that covers copyright issues, web resources, news, and legislation. Includes a helpful table on Public Domain. Copyright Information for MIT Faculty mounting course material on the Web -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Copyright Infringement Notification [VU] -- Vanderbilt Univ. Information Technology Services (ITS) -Summary of university policy regarding copyright infringement that may be caused by unauthorized sharing of copyrighted material, among other things. Useful for Vanderbilt students only. ● Copyright & Intellectual Property Policies -- Association of Research Libraries (ARL) ● Copyright, Intellectual Property Rights, Fair Use -- Visual Resources Association ● ● ● ● ● Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code (Circular 92) -- United States. Copyright Office -- Covers what copyright is, who can claim copyright, what works are protected and works are not protected, how to secure copyright, notice of copyright, how long copyright protection endures, international copyright protection, copyright registration, and other information. Copyright Links -- Motion Picture Licensing Corporation Copyright Primer: An Interactive Tutorial from Center for Intellectual Property and Copyright -University of Maryland, University College Copyright Quickguide -- Indiana University and Purdue University: Copyright Management Center Copyright Use Tutorial -- North Carolina State University -- The tutorial focuses on common copyright issues found in academic situations, with particular emphasis on the the doctrine of "fair use." file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (72 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Copyright Website -- NC State University CORDIS (Community Research and Development Information Service) -- European Comission -promotes information on research, development, and innovation activities undertaken on a European level Core Documents of U.S. Democracy -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) -- Includes Articles of Confederation, The Constitution of the United States of America and The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, The Federalist Papers, and The Gettysburg Address. Links to Congressional bills, public laws, Supreme Court decisions (1937-1975 and 1992/93present), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Federal Register, American FactFinder, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, and other contemporary government publications. The Corner -- National Review Online (NRO) -- National Review's politics blog. The Coroner's Report -- Steve Nawojczyk -- Information and resources on the gang intervention and prevention. Corporate Watch -- A political interest group concerned with the practices of large corporations in connection with areas like the environment, human rights, globalization, privitization, and executive compensation as well as others. CorpWatch CorpWatch: Environment -- Corporate Watch -- A political interest group concerned with the impact large corporations are having on the environment. CorpWatch: Globalization -- Corporate Watch CorpWatch: Health -- Corporate Watch -- A political interest group concerned with the effects that corporations are having on the public's health through actions like selling tobacco and using pesticides. CorpWatch: Human Rights -- Corporate Watch -- A political interest group concerned with the abuses of human rights committed by big corporations. Site has links to articles about current human rights scandals. CorpWatch: Labor -- Corporate Watch -- A group concerned with the labor practices among big corporations. Site has links to current labor issue articles. Corrections Statistics -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics Correlates of War (COW) Project -- Univ. of Michigan -- Examination of quantitative data in international relations, especially with regards to armed conflict. Cosmetics -- Office of Cosmetics and Colors -❍ Phone: 800-270-8869 (Automated Phone System) ❍ Fax: 202-205-5098 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (73 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● Cost Estimate on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 -- United States. Congressional Budget Office -- Letter about the costs of the bailout. The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Enhanced Base Security Since 9/11 -- United States. Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports via Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Cost of Living -- Relocation Essentials -- Statistics for county, city, or zip code. Can compare two locations, including cost of living indexes and monthly expenses - composite and in six specific categories. Cost-of-Living Calculator -- American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) Costs of Major U.S. Wars -- Stephen Daggett -- United States. Congressional Research Service -Estimates of the costs of major U.S. wars from the American Revolution through conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. It gives figures both in “current year dollars,” that is, in prices in effect at the time of each war, and in inflation-adjusted “constant dollars” updated to the most recently available estimates of FY2008 prices. All estimates are of the costs of military operations only and do not include costs of veterans benefits, interest paid for borrowing money to finance wars, or assistance to allies. The report also provides estimates of the cost of each war as a share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the peak year of each conflict and of overall defense spending as a share of GDP at the peak. ● Council for a Livable World ● Council for a Livable World ● ● ● ● ● Council for Advancement and Support of Education -- Promotes education worldwide by supporting professionals who work in alumni relations, communications, and development. Council for Excellence in Government -- Promotes improvement of government at all levels and elevation of government's place in the lives of American citizens. Council for Responsible Genetics (CRG) -- Promotes public debate about the social, ethical and environmental implications of genetic technologies. Publishes bimonthly magazine, GeneWatch. Council on Adoptable Children -- A non-profit adoption services agency. Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) -- Authoritative nonpartisan foreign affairs organization composed of many former and future members of government. ● Council on Foreign Relations: Pakistan -- Collection of Backgrounders and policy pieces on Pakistan ● Council on Hemispheric Affairs ● ● Countering the Changing Threat of International Terrorism (Bremer Report) -- See also GPO Access version. Countering the Changing Threat of International Terrorism: Report of the National Commission on Terrorism, June 15, 2000 (S. Hrg. 106-867) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (74 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Also available in text version. ● ● ● ● Counterinsurgency in Iraq (2003-2006) Counterterrorism and Terrorism -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) -- The FBI's page on counterterrorism and terrorism. Includes information on past attacks, standard operating procedures, and also pictures and descriptions of the most-wanted terrorists. Counterterrorism Intelligence Capabilities and Performance Prior to 9-11 Attacks, July 2002 -- United States. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence -- Report of the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security. Counterterrorism Office -- United States. Dept. of State -- Office for the Coordinator of Counterterrorism reporting directly to the Secretary of State. Contains many useful documents and policy resources regarding terrorism. ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Country Reports on Terrorism--Annual reports from the Secretary of State about terroristic threats around the world. Countries and Regions -- United States. Dept. of State -- Statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, and other country/regional information. Countries and Regions--Afghanistan -- Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC) Country and Product Trade Data -- United States. Census Bureau. Foreign Trade Division -- See especially END-USE: 5-Years of Imports and Exports. Provides 5-digit trade data statistics by Country. Choose imports or exports, then choose the country, then use the "find on this page" to search for the term (e.g., cosmetics). Country At a Glance Tables -- The World Bank -- Includes poverty and social indicators, key economic ratios and long-term trends, structure of the economy, prices and government finance, trace, balance of payments, external debt and resource flows. Latest data, little historical data. Files available are in PDF format. Country Commercial Guides (CCG) - STAT-USA/Internet: Globus and NTDB [National Trade Data Bank] -- United States. Dept. of Commerce. STAT-USA/Internet: Globus and NTDB [National Trade Data Bank] -- Each report covers general economic trends and outlook, political environment, marketing U.S. products and services, leading sectors for U.S. exports and investments, and trade regulations and standards. Usually 50 or more pages long. Vanderbilt IP addresses only. Password-protected database. Please go to the Govt.Info./Media Services desk to be logged in. Country Information -- IMF (International Monetary Fund) Country Information (IMF Country Page) -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) -- IMF reports and publications arranged by country. See also IMF Regional Reports. Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories -- BBC News file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (75 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices -- United States. Dept. of State -- Information supplied by U.S. Embassies, analyzed and reviewed by the U.S. Dept. of State, submitted annually to Congress. Clinton-era reports are also available. Country Reports On Economic Policy and Trade Practices -- United States. Dept. of State -- Report submitted to foreign affairs committees of Congress. Includes separate report for Russia. Includes basic information on key economic indicators, general policy framework, exchange rate policies, structural policies, debt management policies, significant barriers to U.S. exports, export subsidies policies, protection of U.S. intellectual property, workers rights, and extent of U.S. investment in selected industries. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices -- United States. Dept. of State -- Covers internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights in each foreign country. See also older (1993-1999) reports. Country Reports on Terrorism -- United States. Dept. of State. Office of Counterterrorism. -- Legislative requirements, strategic assessment, safe havens, countering terrorism, country reports, state sponsors, global challenge of WMD terrorism, designated foreign terrorist organizations, other groups of concern, and statistical annex. Country Resources: The Green Boxes -- Univ. of Indiana at Bloomington -- Comprehensive information on each country, including political system, economy, humanities, geography, and much more. Organized alphabetically by country and region. Country Studies/Area Handbooks -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Covers social life, economy, history, government and politics, and national security. Issued for more than 70 countries. Prepared for Dept. of the Army. Country Trade Data - End-Use: 5-Years of Imports and Exports -- United States. Census Bureau. Foreign Trade Division -- U.S. imports from and exports to each country, arranged by five digit End-Use Code. County and City Data Book (CCDB) 2007 -- United States. Census Bureau -- Convenient summary of statistics on the social and economic structure of the counties and cities of the United States. Subjects covered include: age, money and personal income, population, education, health care and human services, housing ownership and value, births, deaths, poverty, local government finance, employment, etc. View each individual section in Adobe Acrobat's Portable Document Format (PDF). County and City Data Books: 1988 and 1994 -- United States. Census Bureau / Univ. of Virginia Census County Business Patterns -- United States. Census Bureau -- County economic data by industry. Excludes data on self-employed individuals, employees of private households, railroad employees, agricultural production employees, and most government employees. County-Level Data -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -State and county data on education, population, poverty, unemployment and median income. County-Level Education Data -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- State and county data on college completion rates. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (76 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● County-Level Population Data -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- State and county population change since 2000. County-Level Poverty Rates -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- State and county poverty rates. County-Level Unemployment and Median Household Income -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- State and county unemployment and median household income. County News -- National Association of Counties County Profiles -- U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) -- Basic statistical information on each county with comparison to entire state: demographics, income and poverty, health and health care, employment, county government finance, public infrastructure needs inventory, adult and college education, public schools, and sources of the information. County Profiles [health] -- U.S. Dept. of Health -- Includes Countdown to Progress, Community Diagnosis Reports, and Picture of the Present. Courage Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability -- Promotes individual accountability when using the Internet. Targets those recovering from an Internet addiction. Covenant House -- Lrgest privately-funded child care agency. CPI (Consumer Price Indexes) Inflation Calculator -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -Compare prices for any two years from 1913 to the present. ● CQ (Congressional Quarterly) Researcher -- Congressional Quarterly (CQ) -- Full-text online since 1991. ● CQ (Congressional Quarterly) Weekly -- Congressional Quarterly (CQ) -- Full-text online since 1983. ● CQ Electronic Library -- Database of all Congressional Quarterly-affiliated journals. ● ● ● CQ MoneyLine ( formerly FECInfo) -- Congressional Quarterly -- Non-partisan federal candidate campaign money page, 1979-80 to date; political-action-committee and individual contributor by candidate: "who gave what to which Federal candidates when." Much of this information available only by subscription. Based on U.S. Federal Election Commission data. CQ Politics -- Congressional Quarterly Inc. -- Has a section on House, Senate and Gubernatorial races to watch in 2008 as well as a section on the presidential race. Also describes the political situation in each of the covered districts. CQ Voting and Elections Collection -- Congressional Quarterly, Inc. -- U.S. presidential and congressional election results from 1789 to today. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (77 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● Crash Course in Copyright -- Univ. of Texas System Crash Worthiness (CW) -- Contains information on various automobile safety features and defects. Sponsored by 'auto defect lawyers'. [Create Your Own] Detailed Tables -- United States. Census Bureau -- Choose the data set, the geographic area, and the tables. Default is Summary File 1 (SF1). To Change to other Census 2000 SFs or to choose other data sets, at the upper right click on "Change Selections" and choose "data sets" from the pull-down menu that appears. You can create a table that compares different localities. Credit Unions -- Office of Public and Congressional Affairs -❍ Phone: 703-518-6330 Crime -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Crime and Justice - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -Links to agencies that produce statistics. ● Crime Reports -- Relocation Essentials -- Statistics for nine crime categories by state, city, or zip code. ● Crime - Social Statistics Briefing Room (SSBR) -- United States. White House ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Crimes Against Children Research Center -- Univ. of New Hamsphire -- "Concerned with research about the nature of crimes including child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, and physical and sexual abuse as well as their impact." Criminal Enforcement Against Terrorists -- Transitional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) -Statistical summary of FBI terrorism investigations (1997-2001). Criminal Justice Links -- Cecil Greek -- Florida State Univ. -- Juvenile delinquency; drug and alcohol info; prisons & the death penalty; obscenity, censorship & the Communications Decency Act; & related topics. Criminal Justice Links -- Cecil Greek -- Florida State Univ., College of Criminology and Criminal Justice -Com prehensive site indexing crime and justice web sites. Covers juveniles, drugs, pornography, the media, and many other topics. Criminal Justice Resources: School Safety and Violence -- Jon Harrison -- Michigan State University Criminal Victimization in the United States -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) -- See also Statistical tables. Critical Criminology Division -- American Society of Criminology (ASC) -- Intended to link students, scholars, and researchers with interests in critical criminology. Includes ❍ Death Penalty and Resources. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (78 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Critical Evaluation Information -- Kathleen Schrock, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, S. Yarmouth, MA -- Comprehensive directory of criteria used to determine the adademic value of any resource, web or otherwise. ● Critical Issues in School Law ● A Critical Look at Animal Experimentation -- Medical Research Modernization Committee ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Criticism of the Kyoto Protocol -- Cato Institute -- Conservative critique of the Kyoto protocol by a libertarian-leaning think-tank. Croatia -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] Cross Agency Portals - USA.gov U.S. General Services Admin. -- Gateways that bring together federal information and services from multiple agencies about a particular topic or for a particular customer group. CRS Reports -- United States. Congressional Research Service (CRS) -- Non-partisan reports (2004 tro present) for members of Congress that define issues in the legislative context. Rports may be general discussions or in-depth analysis, including policy analysis, economic studies, statistical reviews, and legal analyses. Vanderbilt Only. CRS Reports / Congressional Research Service Documents -- Penny Hill Press -- Arranged by broad subject category. CRS Reports: Terrorism and Homeland Security -- Thurgood Marshall Law Library - Univ. of Maryland School of Law -- Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on topics like Al-Qaida, battlefield detainees, bioterrorism, air cargo security, and local preparedness. Reports themselves are PDF files. CSA Worldwide Political Science Abstracts -- Provides citations, abstracts, and indexing of the international serials literature in political science and its complementary fields, including international relations, law, and public administration / policy. Includes merged backfiles of Political Science Abstracts, published by IFI / Plenum, 1975-2000, and ABC POL SCI, published by ABC-CLIO, 1984-2000. ● The Curiae Project -- Yale Law School -- A searchable collection of Supreme Court records and briefs. ● Current Labor Statistics from Monthly Labor Review -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ● Current Population Reports -- United States. Census Bureau ● ● Current Population Survey (CPS) (Household Survey) -- United States. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics -- A monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPS is the primary source of information on the labor force characteristics of the U.S. population. Covers employment, unemployment, earnings, hours of work, and other indicators broken down by age, sex, race, marital status, and educational attainment. They are also available by occupation, industry, and class of worker. Customs and Border Protection -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (79 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism -- United States. DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security: Private-Sector Efforts Addressing Cyber Threats, Nov. 15, 2001 (Serial No. 107-74) -United States. Congress. House. Energy and Commerce Comm. -- Also available in text version. ● Cyprus -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Czech Republic -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Czech Republic -- Czech Statistical Office ● Daily News and Commentary Highlights -- MidEast Web ● ● ● ● Daily Presidential Tracking Poll -- Rasmussen Reports Inc. -- Daily reports on favorite presidential candidates as well as a chart of candidate popularity beginning in 2007. The Danish Election -- Aalborg Data Sets -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- Includes education, population, unemployment, income, and poverty data, as well as state fact sheets, nutrition, and food trade, prices, safety, and markets. DATA2010: the Healthy People 2010 Database - by specific population group -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), WONDER -- Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research -- Contains data for tracking Healthy People 2010 for all the objectives and subgroups identified in the Healthy People 2010: Objectives for Improving Health. Data available by gender, race, income, and other variables. ● Database Comparison Chart -- Peabody Library ● Date & Acquaintance Rape: Overview -- Counseling Services, Univ. of Buffalo ● ● ● ● ● Date Rape: A Hidden Crime -- Laura Russo -- Australian Institute of Criminology -- Provides an overview of date rape, including what is known of its occurrence, the involvement of alcohol and drugs such as rohypnol, why it is a hidden crime, its impact on victims, and responses to it, including prevention strategies. Date Rape and Club Drugs: Links -- Higher Education Center Date Rape Drug Info -- Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems -- Contains articles, resources, and FAQs. Date Rape Drugs -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) -- FAQ answers about the use of date rape drugs and their consequences. Date Rape Drugs -- about.com -- Date rape drugs explained and de-mystified. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (80 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Date-Rape Drugs: Protect Yourself -- CNN.com/Mayo Clinic ● DAU Acquisition Support Center -- United States. Dept. of Defense, Defense Acquisition Univ. (DAU) ● David's Search for Resources from Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) -- David Oldenkamp, Indiana University -Search for Resources from Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) Search (Thanks to David Oldenkamp, Indiana University) ● Davidson Data Center and Network (DDCN) -- DDCN -- The Davidson Data Center and Network (DDCN) is a repository and locator for data from transition and emerging market economies. The primary sources of data made available through the DDCN are individual faculty members and other researchers who study transition and emerging market economies and are willing to share their data for secondary analysis. The DDCN also serves as a portal to data from other research institutes, multilateral organizations, and commercial vendors. ● Davis-Beacon Wage Determinations -- United States. Gov't Printing Office (GPO) ● dd1 ● dd2 ● dd4 ● Deaf World Web - U.S. National Organizations ● Death and Dying -- Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD) -- Links to articles on the topic with a Christian bioethics perspective. ● The Death Penalty -- SpeakOut.com ● Death Penalty Focus of California (DPF) -- Grassroots organization for abolition of death penalty. ● Death Penalty Information Center -- Provides in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue. ● Death Penalty Links -- Derechos Human Rights ● Death Penalty News & Updates -- Lists pending and previous executions throughout the country. ● ● Death with Dignity National Center (DDNC) -- Advocates for the rights of patients in end of life decisions. Site includes links to statistics and personal stories. Debate This! -- Debate This -- An organization aimed at ensuring coverage of under-represented third file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (81 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm parties. ● ● ● ● ● ● Debating the Patriot Act -- National Public Radio (NPR) -- Background, primary documents, and news items regarding the renewal of the Patriot Act. Debt to the Penny and Who Holds It -- United States. Dept. of the Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt -Daily listing of federal deficit down to the penny. Decennial Censuses - Census of Population and Housing -- United States. Census Bureau -- Data ranges from the most recent census to the historical decennial census conducted throughout the decades. Some of the data were scanned as an effort to make historical census information available to the public. Good for browsing, more difficult to find specific information. Data presented in PDF format. Decision 2006: Battleground America (MSNBC) -- MSNBC.com -- News, maps, and analysis of the 2006 Congressional and gubernatiorial election races. Declaraciones del Secretario Gutiérrez sobre el PIB del Cuarto Trimestre -- United States. Departamento de Comercio de los EE.UU. Declaration on the Elimination of All forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief -- United States. Dept. of State ● Deede 2 ● Deede 3 ● Defend America (a) -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD) -- News about the War against terrorism. Additional sites: ❍ ❍ ● Defend America (b) -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD) -- News about the War against terrorism. Additional sites: ❍ ❍ ● ● ● American Forces Information Services: News Articles Countering Terrorism and Protecting Our Forces American Forces Information Services: News Articles Countering Terrorism and Protecting Our Forces Defense Almanac -- United States. American Forces Information Service (AFIS), Dept. of Defense -Information and statistical material about the Dept. of Defense - organization, forces and weapons, and funding and expenditures. Defense and Homeland Security -- GovExec.com -- Provides news, special reports, and resources on the changes taking place in the U.S.'s Homeland Security programs and agencies. Defense and International Relations - USA.gov -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -- Onestop portal to government information on defense and foreign policy. Links to agencies and organizations, defense reports and publications, terrorism, military history, military recruiting, countries and regions, foreign file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (82 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm policy, service abroad, immigration and citizenship, international travel, kid's websites, and trade. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Defense Force Management: DoD's Policy on Homosexuality -- United States. General Accounting Office (GAO) -- Report GAO/NSAID-92-98, June 12, 1992. Information on gays in the military including discharges, costs, attitudes, and other nations' policies. See also the statistical supplement [PDF]. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) -- United States. Dept. of Defense -- Combat support agency and chief intelligence-gathering body of the Dept. of Defense. Defense of Marriage Act -- United States. House of Representatives -- Provides testimony from a hearing before the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Committee on the Judiciary, March 30, 2004. DefenseLINK (Map Sites) -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DOD) -- US Army Topographic Engineering Center National Reconnaissance Office Home Page Defining Democracy Down: Explaining the Campaign to Repeal Term Limits -- Cato Institute -- Policy analysis on U.S. term limits Delphion Research Intellectual Property Network -- Delphion -- Free basic registration of front pages of granted U.S. patents. Democracy -- United States. Dept. of State -- Documents, links, and other resources on the U.S. Dept. of State' s promotion of Democracy abroad. Democracy -- U.S. Education Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Social and Human Sciences -- Outlines UNESCO's activities that promote democracy. Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor -- United States. Dept. of State -- Includes Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, fact sheets, statements, speeches, testimony, press releases, and reports on human rights abroad, covering religious freedom, racism, intolerance, slavery, torture, children's rights, and women's rights. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) -- United States. House of Representatives Democratic Governance -- U.S. Development Programme (UNDP) -- Resources, research, statistics, and description of UNDP's efforts to enhance democratization around the world. Democratic Governance -- U.S. Development Programme (UNDP) -- Helps countries strengthen their electoral and legislative systems, improve access to justice and public administration, and develop a greater capacity to deliver basic services to those most in need. Democratic Leadership Council -- "Idea center, catalyst, and national voice for a reform movement that is...moving beyond the old left-right debate". Democratic National Committee (DNC) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (83 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Democratic Party - 2004 Platform -- Political platform adopted at the 2004 DNC. ● Democratic Party - 2006 Agenda ● Democratic Party Affiliated Sites -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Democratic Leadership Council Democratic National Committee Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee House Democratic Caucus House Democratic Leadership Senate Democratic Policy Committee Women's National Democratic Club Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Democratic Socialists of America -- largest socialist organization in the U.S. & principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International. Democratic Underground -- Liberal news, policy, and activist site. Democratization.org -- Articles on democratization and current events regarding the proliferation of democracy around the world, organized by country. Democrats’ False Claims on Iraq and the Economy -- United States. House Republican Conference Demographic Profiles [Basic One-Page Summaries] -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides for each state, county, city, and town four one-page profiles: general demographic (DP-1), social (DP-2), economic (DP-3), and housing (DP-4). DP-1 is based on 100% (short form) data; the others are based on sample (long form) data. Choose your state. Then type in the locality or enter an asterisk (*) to see a list of localities for which the DPs are available in your state. Demographic Profiles: Nashville / Middle Tennessee -- United States. Census -- Information on age, sex, race, and Hispanic/Latino counts, and on housing, households and families. These four-page Demographic Profiles are PDF files: DP-1 covers General Demographic Characteristics (SF 1); DP-2 covers Social Characteristics (SF 3); DP-3 covers Economic Characteristics (SF 3); and DP-4 covers Housing Characteristics (SF 3). Separate table for each county and city. Click here for UTK Center for Business and Economic Research site for other counties and cities not listed below. ❍ ❍ ❍ Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) (statistics are TN part only) include: Nashville. Middle Tennessee counties: Cannon, Davidson, Dickson, Cheatham, Hickman, Macon, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, Wilson. (Nashville SMSA was enlarged in 2003; counties in bold comprise the 2000 SMSA.) Middle Tennessee cities: Brentwood, Clarksville, Columbia, Franklin, Gallatin, Henderson, La Vergne, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Smyrna, Springfield. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (84 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● Demographic Profiles: Tennessee -- United States. Census Bureau -- Information on age, sex, race, and Hispanic/Latino counts, and on housing, households and families. These four-page Demographic Profiles are PDF files: DP-1 covers General Demographic Characteristics (SF 1); DP-2 covers Social Characteristics (SF 3); DP-3 covers Economic Characteristics (SF 3); and DP-4 covers Housing Characteristics (SF 3). Separate table for each county and city. Click here for the Tennessee. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) site for other counties and cities not listed below. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Other Middle Tennessee Counties: Maury, Montgomery Tennessee Congressional districts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Four-Page State Summary. Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) (statistics are TN part only) include: Chattanooga, Clarksville-Hopkinsville, Jackson, Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville. Largest Tennessee counties: Blount, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Montgomery, Rutherford, Shelby, Sullivan, Sumner, Washington, Williamson. Largest Tennessee cities: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Franklin, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Memphis, Murfreesboro, Nashville. Middle Tennessee counties: Cannon, Davidson, Dickson, Cheatham, Hickman, Macon, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, Wilson. (Nashville SMSA was enlarged in 2003; counties in bold comprise the 2000 SMSA.) Middle Tennessee cities: Brentwood, Clarksville, Columbia, Franklin, Gallatin, Henderson, La Vergne, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Smyrna, Springfield. Tennessee Congressional districts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Demographic Trends in the 20th Century: Census 2000 Special Reports Demographic Trends in the Twentieth Century -- Frank Hobbs and Nicole Stoops -- United States. Census Bureau -- Covers population size and georgraphic distribution, age and sex composition, race and hispanic origin, housing, and households (Issued Nov. 2002). Demographics - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to agencies that produce statistics. ● Demography - Social Statistics Briefing Room (SSBR) -- United States. White House ● Demokratizatsiya -- Comparative journal examining the progress of democracy in post-Soviet Russia. ● Denmark -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Denmark -- Statistics Denmark ● ● Department List - nashville.gov -- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County -Addresses, phone numbers, e-mail contacts, and home pages of Nashville departments and agencies. Department of Agriculture (USDA) -- United States. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (85 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Department of Agriculture (USDA) [Statistics] -- United States. -- Their bureau and agency web sites include Economic Research Service [USDA ERS] and National Agriculture Statistical Service [USDA NASS]. See also USDA Economics and Statistics System with Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University. Nearly 300 reports and datasets from the economics agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that cover U.S. and international agriculture and related topics. Department of Defense: DefenseLINK -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DOD) -- Links to all branches of the military, defense issues, organization and functions, publications, news releases, speeches, and Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Annual Defense Report--Office of the Executive Secretary Defense Almanac--American Forces Information Service National Military Strategy--Joint Chiefs of Staff US Army Topographic Engineering Center National Reconnaissance Office Home Page Department of Defense (DoD): Terrorism -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD) -- Main site: ❍ DefendAmerica--monitors the progress of military action in Afghanistan Additional sites: ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Department of Education -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) -- Priorities, funding opportunities, programs, publications, research, and statistics. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -- DHS has homeland security as its primary mission. to improve protection against today's threats and be flexible enough to help meet the unknown threats of the future. Department of the Interior -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● American Forces Information Services: News Articles Countering Terrorism and Protecting Our Forces Mineral Management Service (MMS)-- Monitors and studies the nation's oil, natural gas, and mineral resources. National Wetlands Inventory (NWI)-- "Providing Wetland Information to the American People." U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)-- Conducts water research and initiates programs for water conservation and management. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)--Earth science information: natural resources and the environment: geology, national mapping, water resources, biology. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service---Responsible for migratory birds, endangered species, marine mammals, fish, the National Wildlife Refuge System, wetlands, protecting habitat, conserving coastal areas, and environmental contaminants. U.S. National Park Service Parknet Department of the Treasury (TREAS) -- United States. Department of the Treasury (TREAS) -- The United file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (86 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm States department of the treasury. ● ● ● ● Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) -- United States. Departments and Agencies - Tennessee.gov -- U.S. -- Addresses, phone numbers, e-mail contacts, and home pages of Tennessee departments and agencies. Depository Library Web Home Pages -- Lily Wai, Univ. of Idaho Depository Library Web Sites on Terrorism and Homeland Security -- Karen Hogenboom, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ● Depository Shipping Lists -- Thomas Tyler, Univ. of Denver ● Depression and Suicide -- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) -- Provide information on youth suicide. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Dept. of National Defence - Canada -- Canada -- Links to armed forces, international organizations, peace and disarmament, and related topics. Dept. of the Treasury -- United States. Derivative Rights, Moral Rights, and Movie Filtering Technology -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary -- Text of a May 20, 2004 hearing before the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. Description of the Vanderbilt Political Science Collection -- Larry Romans -- Vanderbilt University -Collection levels for Political Science, arranged by Library of Congress call numbers. Desert Stream Ministries (DSM) Destination Democracy -- Benton Foundation, Millennium Communications Group, and Communications Development, Inc. -- Money: Democracy's Fuel or Democracy's Roadblock? Detailed Tables: Nashville and Middle Tennessee -- United States. Census Bureau -- Detailed data on age, sex, households, families, and housing units based on answers to the questions common to both the Census 2000 Short-Form and Long-Form Questionnaires. Includes 286 detailed tables from Summary File 1 (SF 1) on age, sex, households, families, and housing units. Provides in-depth figures by race and Hispanic origin. Below Vanderbilt has prepared selected tables for you to access directly or you can choose variables to create your own tables with Summary File 1 (SF 1). ● Middle Tennessee counties ❍ Children and Families: Children, Elderly, Household, Age , Family, Median Age by Race and Sex and Families and Households by Race. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (87 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Education: Educational Attainment and School Enrollment. Housing: Housing and Occupancy Families and Households: size and age variables, and size and relationship variables. Income and Poverty: Income, Poverty, Children, and Families. Maps: Children and Families, Education/School Attainment, Elderly, Health, Households, Housing, and Race/Ethnicity. Place of Work: Place of Work, Commuter Time, and Commuter Vehicle. Race and Ethnicity (Indexes): African American, White, Asian, Hispanic, Other, and Compare. Race and Ethnic Groups: Black or African American Alone, Hispanic or Latino Alone, Two or More Races, White Alone and All Races . Sex by Age: Black (One Race Only), Hispanic, White (One Race Only). Other tables: Asian (by subcategory), Hispanic (by race). Data for All Counties available from UT Center for Business and Economic Research. ● Detailed Tables: Tennessee -- United States. Census Bureau -- Detailed data on age, sex, households, families, and housing units based on answers to the questions common to both the Census 2000 ShortForm and Long-Form Questionnaires. Includes 286 detailed tables from Summary File 1 (SF 1) on age, sex, households, families, and housing units. Provides in-depth figures by race and Hispanic origin. Data for All Counties available from UT Center for Business and Economic Research. ● Development Topics: Globalization -- World Bank (WB) -- General information regarding the development aspect of globalization, as well as publications, statistics, and research conducted by the World Bank. ● DHS: Immigration ● DHS: Immigration Statistics ● ● ● ● ● Dietary Guidelines for Americans -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Published jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) , this publication provides information on healthy dietary habits that can reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. Digest of Education Statistics -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -- The basic compilation of education statistics. Digital Copyright -- Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) -- Interest group and research organization interested in protecting new digital standards of copyrighted material in order to protect freedom of expression on the web. Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) -- University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Online Institute for Cyberspace Law and Policy -- Summary and analysis of the DMCA by an independent think-tank organization. Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) -- United States. Copyright Office -- Summary and text of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, signed into law by President Clinton in 1998. This legislation forms the basis file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (88 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm of much of the law concerning filesharing and downloading. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Dignity USA Diplomatic List -- United States. Dept. of State -- Foreign embassies and officers in the United States; includes contact information. earlier (1997-2000) lists Direct Investment [Foreign] in the U.S. -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -- Provides data on United States direct investment abroad. See site 2 for related articles and presentations. Direct Investment [U.S. Abroad] -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -- See section on Direct Investment. Provides statistics and interactive tables on U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. Directors Guild of America -- Gene Reynolds -- "V-Chipping away at the First Amendment?". Article about society and the V-Chip. Directory of Local Homeless Service Organizations Directory of Political Debates and Issues -- Politics1 -- Links to organizations on the left and right and those concerned with major public policy issues ranging from abortion to women. Directory of Tennessee Government Agencies -- Directory of Tennessee.gov agencies. Directory of U.S. Political Parties -- Ron Gunzburger -- Politics1.com -- Includes links to and short background paragraph for each third party. Disability Benefits Frequently Asked Questions -- Division of Veterans' Affairs, New York State -Questions related to military service connected disability compensation. Disability Discrimination -- United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -Provides overview of disability discrimination law in the United States, including links to the text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other relevant information. Disability Employment 101 -- United States. Dept. of Education -- Guide to hiring employees with disabilities that includes information about how to find and successfully integrate qualified individuals with disabilities into the workforce. Available in .pdf and .txt format. Disability - Main -- United States. Census Bureau -- Data on Americans with disabilities, as well as analysis of the various methodologies and surveys used to collect data on disabled persons in the U.S. Disability Related Organizations -- United States. Access Board -- Relevant links. Disability Resources -- United States. Dept. of Labor -- Links to disability resources at various federal agencies. Organized by subtopic. The Disability Rights Activist -- Information on the rights of the disabled. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (89 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Disability Rights Advocates -- Non profit corporation. DisabilityInfo.gov -- United States. Dept. of Labor. Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). -- Onestop directory of federal programs, services, and resources for Americans with disabilities and their families. Disarming Saddam -- Arms Control Association -- A Chronology of Iraq and UN Weapons Inspections From 2002-2003. Disaster Preparedness Reports -- United States. -- GAO Reports and Testimonies Related to Disaster Preparedness, Response and Reconstruction. Disaster Response: Iraq -- American Council for Voluntary International Action -- Summary of humanitarian and non-governmental organizations involved in the Iraqi reconstruction effort. DisasterHelp -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- Contains information on recent and current disasters as well as information on disaster assistance services and programs. Also see the Hurricane Katrina page. Diseases -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dismantling the Financial Infrastructure of Global Terrorism, Oct. 3, 2001 (Serial No. 107-46) -- United States. Congress. House. Financial Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. Diversity in the United States -- United States. Department of State -- Fact Sheets and information on diversity in the United States & links to additional pages. Diversity Internet Resources -- Univ. of Maryland -- This is a selective listing of diversity web sites and resources, primarily of interest to librarians and information specialists. Diversity Visa Lottery Program -- United States. Citizenship and Immigration Services -- Each year the Diversity Lottery Program make available 50,000 immigrant visas are made available to people from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Contains information on how to participate in this program, who is eligible, the cost, and how winners will be notified. Diversity Visa Program and Its Susceptibility to Fraud and Abuse -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary -- Committee Serial No. 82. Hearing before the Subcom on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims to examine the Department of State diversity visa program, under which individuals from certain countries that are underrepresented among those immigrating to the U.S. for family reunification or employment reasons are chosen by lottery to receive legal resident status in the U.S. DiversityWeb -- Association of American Colleges and Universities and the University of Maryland, College Park -- A "resource hub" with information about diversity in higher education. Division of Air Pollution Control (APC) -- U.S. Dept. of Environment and Conservation -- State government agency dedicated to achieving cleaner air in TN while balancing economic and environmental concerns. Establishes emissions standards, monitoring methods, and enforces regulations set by the state government. Also includes Local Air Program, resources for addressing air pollution by county. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (90 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention -- United States. National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP) -- Basic statistics, HIV/AIDS prevention, conferences, funding opportunities, HIV/AIDS information, media campaigns, other resources. ● dmoz Open Directory: Globalization ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Abortion -- Links to internet resources on abortion. ● dmoz Open Directory Project - Aid and Development ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Air Pollution -- Pollution Prevention and Recycling ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Animal Welfare ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Biological and Chemical Warfare ● dmoz Open Directory Project - Biology: Genetics -- Issues: Cloning. ● dmoz Open Directory Project - Biotechnology: Stem cell research ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Campaign Finance -- See also Campaigns and Elections ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Censorship Debate ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Children -- advocacy groups, charities, child abduction, child abuse, child labor, children's rights, child support, custody, parent's rights. ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Church-State Relations ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Compulsive Gambling ● dmoz Open Directory Project - 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Warfare and Conflict: Iraq. ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Waste and Recycling ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Women ● dmoz Open Directory Project - Women: Politics ● dmoz Open Directory Project: Women's Rights ● dmoz Open Directory - Society: Immigration ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DNA Patent Database -- Georgetown Univ. Kennedy Institute of Ethics / Foundation for Genetic Medicine -Searches the full text of DNA-based patents issued by the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), makes full-text patents available at no cost, and creates a searchable set of patents of interest to those studying genomics, genetics, biotechnology, and other fields. Do No Harm: The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics -- Organization opposing use of embryos in research. DocsCite: Create a Bibliographic Citation [MLA, APA] -- Ken Furuta, Arizona State Univ DocTech-L User Guide -- Elizabeth Johnson, Utah State Univ -- Information on the technical processing of documents. Documenting Votes in the UN General Assembly -- Eric Voeten -- George Washington University Documents and Reports [World Bank Publications] -- World Bank -- Online access to more than 27,000 publications. Search by country, topic, document type, and language. Documents Data Miner 2 -- Wichita State University Libraries -- Provides multiple management tools for use in Federal Depository Libraries. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (94 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Documents in the News -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan -- Provides variety of government information for important social and political issues: administration statements,court decisions, laws, press releases, etc. Documents Relating to the Process of Globalization -- Vincent Ferraro -- Mount Holyoke College -Links to articles and essays on globalization from the Mount Holyoke College (MA) website. DOL WHD: Immigration Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (DAIP) -- Community-based domestic violence intervention program based in Duluth, MN. Domestic Partnerships and Same Sex Marriages -- Scott A. Safier -- Carnegie Mellon Univ. (personal page) Domestic Preparedness Against Terrorism: How Ready Are We?, March 27, 2000 (Serial 106-175) -United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -- Also available in text version. Domestic Preparedness in the Next Millennium, April 20, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-424) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. ● Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 (Patriot Act II) -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) ● Domestic Violence -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville -- Also includes Child Abuse. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Domestic Violence Commission -- American Bar Association (ABA) -- Research and resources about domestic violence. Domestic Violence Handbook -- Oakland County (MI) Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence -Contains information on how to recognize, prevent and seek help for domestic violence. Domestic Violence Resources -- United States. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) -Includes summary, facts and figures, legislation, publications, programs, and related resources. DRCNet -- The Drug Reform Coordination Network Driver Safety -- National Safety Council (NSC) -- Includes statistics, factsheets, newsletters, and articles on various elements of auto safety. Drug Descriptions -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) -- General information about the health effects, usage, and economics of many popular illicit drugs. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) -❍ Drug Trafficking in the United States Report on the trafficking, prices, purity, and seizure of cocaine, crack, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana; and related information on MDMA (Ecstasy), Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Phencyclidine (PCP), Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), GHB file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (95 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● (gamma hydroxybutyrate), and steroids. Drugs and Drug Abuse: Drug Descriptions Legalization Issues--DEA publications about legalization and myths of marijuana The Drug Free Sports Act of 2005 -- United States. House Cmte. on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection -- Hearings conducted on May 18 and 19, 2005 about the prevention of drug use in professional sports. Includes testimony by many professional sport league commissioners. Also available in HTML. ● Drug Sense -- Organization working for sensible drug control policies ● Drug Use Health Facts -- National Center for Disease Statistics -- Therapeutic drug use statistics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Drug War Facts -- Seeks to provide accurate information about drugs. Criticizes the ineffectiveness of government drug policies. Drug War Facts: Adolescents -- Information focusing on adolescents and the education and prevention of substance abuse. Drugs and Crime -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Drugs and Crime Publications -- United States. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) -See also Drugs and Crime — Additional Resources. Drugs and Drug Abuse -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville Drugs and Sport: the Inside Dope -- CBC Sports Online -- Feature articles, news stories, and other resources including a drug dictionary. Drugs and Sports -- United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) -- Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● News and Public Affairs Policy Drug Facts Publications Prevention Treatment Drugs and Sports -- Thinkquest.org -- Informative guide to the most popular drugs used in sports and their effects on the athletes who use them. Also includes a wealth of information about illicit drug use in general. Drugs@FDA -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) -Database on FDA-approved drugs, as well as information on recently approved medications. Drugs in Sport -- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) -- Basic overview of drugs in sport, including sections on "definitions of illegal substances", "risks of taking drugs", "complications in testing". file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (96 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Drugs in Sports: Designer Drugs -- ESPN.com -- An eight part series detailing the drugs used in sports as well as their effects on drug users and the actions being taken by sports leagues. See also: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Anabolic Steroids Marijuana Cocaine Barbiturates Amphetamines Alcohol Inhalents Drugs & Supplements -- MedlinePlus -- Database search for any prescription drug or supplement Drunk Driving -- National Safety Council (NSC) -- Very basic overview of drunk driving statistics. Provides some relevant links. Drunk Driving -- Insurance Information Institute (III) -- Overview of the issues and facts of drunk driving, including statistics on alcohol-related accidents, state laws regarding drinking and driving, and alcohol server liability by state. Drunk Driving - Drunk Driving Facts Dutch Parliamentary Election Studies -- This site offers information about electoral research in the Netherlands. On this site, political scientists, journalists, students and others can find information about electoral research in the Netherlands. E-Commerce E-Databases in Political Science -- Vanderbilt University -- Online research databases related to Political Science. (Vanderbilt IP addresses only.) E-Democracy.org -- Minnesota E-Democracy E-Learning -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) -- The U.S. Department of Education provides the strategic review of The National Educational Technology Plan along with five new goals for technology in education. E-Print Archive from the Los Alamos National Laboratory -- United States. -- Access to a fully automated electronic archive and distribution server for research papers beginning in August 1991. Covers physics and related disciplines, mathematics, nonlinear sciences, computational linguistics, and neuroscience. Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans Earmarks Database -- United States. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) -- "Includes aggregate data on the number and cost of earmarks and displays that information by agency and State. In addition, the database provides details on individual earmarks." (taken from the OMB site) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (97 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Earnings, Real -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- [latest] ● Earnings, Usual Weekly -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- [latest] ● Earth and Space Foundation ● Earth Observatory: Global Warming -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Admin. (NASA) ● East Asia -- WWW Virtual Library -- John Goulde, Sweet Briar College ● ● East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) -- United States. Dept. of State -- statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, country home pages, and other country/regional information Eastern Europe and Russia Transitions Online (TOL) -- Articles about Russia and the countries of the Former Soviet Union. ● Easy Money! -- PBS Frontline -- Report on Gambling. ● ECAI Iraq -- Electronic Cultural Atlas Initiative (ECAI) ● ● ● ● ● ● Ecology and the Environment -- National Political Index -- "Contacting Political Activist Groups"--Ecology and the Environment. Economagic -- Ted Bos -- A comprehensive site of economic time series data useful for economic research, in particular economic forecasting. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) -- U.S. Economic and Social Progress in Latin America -- Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) -- Regional overview covering integration, development financing, and other topics. Also includes short reports about each country and a statistical appendix. Economic and Trade Sanctions -- United States. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Foreign Agricultural Service -Provides information about the effect of trade sanctions on agricultural exports to Cuba and other countries. Economic Census -- United States. Census Bureau -- The Economic Census provides a detailed portrait of the Nation's economy once every five years, from the national to the local level. The Economic Census is conducted every five years, in years ending in '2' and '7.' Data from the 2002 and 1997 Economic Censuses have been released. Data from the 2007 Economic Census will be available as released. The Census provides information on business operating at more than 21 million locations, giving key information on the number of businesses and employees, the value of shipments, sales, receipts, revenue and payroll. There are several related programs, including Surveys of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. The Census of Agriculture and Census of Governments are conducted at the same time. ● Economic Commission for Africa -- U.S. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (98 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) -- U.S. -- General information; recent reports and resolutions, meetings, projects, data bases, and news. Also includes links to major publications, such as: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean Foreign Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean Latin America and the Caribbean in the World Economy Social Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Economic Democracy Information Network -- Univ. of California, Berkeley -- Promotes expanding the voice of community organizations on the internet. ● Economic Development Admin. -- United States. Dept. of Commerce ● Economic Indicators -- United States. Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) ● Economic Indicators -- Economic-Indicators.com -- Website providing information and statistics for tracking the U.S. economy. ● Economic Indicators -- Univ. of Louisville -- Links to U.S. government web sites for statistics. ● Economic Indicators (1995-) -- United States. Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) -- [latest] ● ● ● ● ● Economic Indicators (formerly Census Economic Briefing Room) -- United States. Census Bureau -Monthyly or quarterly data on manufacturing shipments, inventories, orders, and sales; construction spending; durable goods; home ownership and new home sales; housing starts/building permits; services survey; wholesale and retail trade; and U.S. international trade in goods and services. Economic Indicators [via GPO access] -- United States. Prepared and published monthly for the Joint Economic Committee, by the Council of Academic Advisers Economic Relationships Between the United States and China -- United States. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Economic Report of the President -- United States. Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) -- Enter (with quotation marks) either "Economic Report of the President" or "table of contents" to see list of chapters. An Economic Report To the Governor of the State of Tennessee on the State's Economic Outlook and Revenue Prospects -- U.S. Univ. of Tennessee, Center for Business and Economic Research, in cooperation with the Tennessee State Planning Office ● Economic Research Service (ERS) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) ● Economic Research Service - Food Safety -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture - ERS -- ERS provides file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (99 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm analyses of economic issues that affect the safety of the U.S. food supply, including the effectiveness and equity of alternative policies and programs designed to protect consumers from unsafe food. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Economic Sanctions, Oil, and Iran -- Jeffrey J. Schott - Institute for International Economics -- This testimony from the congressional hearing "Energy and the Iranian Economy" (July 25,2006) provides a summary of Iran's nuclear threat and the economic sanctions taken in response. Economic Sanctions Policy -- United States. Dept. of State -- See also Sanctions under the Clinton Admin. (archived). Economic Statistics Briefing Room (ESBR) -- United States. White House -- Current statistics about output; income; employment, unemployment, and earnings; production and business activity; prices; money, credit, and securities markets; transportation; and international statistics. Economic Stimulus Payment Q&As: Eligibility -- United States. Internal Revenue Service -- Answers to commonly asked questions . Economic Studies -- Brookings Institution -- Monitors the global economy and seeks answers to economic policy issues in the U.S. and around the world. Aims to increase the public's understanding of how the economy works and how to make it better. Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean -- U.S. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) -- Economic trends for the entire area and for individual countries. Includes narrative and statistics on economic policy, structural reforms, financial systems, growth and inflation, investment and savings, employment and wages, and the external sector. Economics and Inequality -- The Century Foundation (TCF) -- Liberal think-tank that Includes publications Building a Real Ownership Society and Poor Excuses: How Neglecting Poverty Hurts All Americans. Economics of Climate Change: A Primer -- United States. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) -Presents an overview of issues related to climate change, focusing primarily on its economic aspects. Economy at a Glance -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Information about region, state, and metropolitan area economies. ECPAT-USA -- ECPAT works for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and trafficking of children for sexual purposes EDGAR -- United States. Securities and Exchange Commission -- Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system which performs automated collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EDGAR Database of Corporate Information -- United States. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Editorials about the Flag Amendment -- American Society of Newspaper Editors -- Collection of newspaper editorials organized by state. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (100 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Education -- SpeakOut.com ● Education -- SpeakOut.com ● ● ● Education - FedStats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to agencies that produce statistics. Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC) -- Anti-sanctions group dedicated to improving humanitarian conditions in Iraq and defending the human rights of the Iraqi people through education and advocacy in the U.S. Education Next -- Stanford Univ., Hoover Institute -- Provides searchable, full-text access to selected articles on topics related to K-12 school reform. ● Education - Social Statistics Briefing Room (SSBR) -- United States. White House ● Education, Training, and Research Associates (ETR) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Education Vouchers: Constitutional Issues and Cases -- David M. Ackerman -- United States. Congressional Research Service (CRS) The Educational Case Against Vouchers -- National Education Association (NEA) -- Provides research concerning the relationship between vouchers and student achievement, and argues that a pure voucher system would only encourage economic, racial, ethnic, and religious stratification in our society. An Educators' Guide to Credibility and Web Evaluation -- Toni Greer, Donna Holinga, Christy Kindel and Melissa Netznik, Springfield (IL) Public Schools EEK! - Recycling and Beyond -- Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources -- Environmental education for kids. EERE Fleets Guide -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -- "This fleet portal is a one-stop-shop for fleets interested in making green vehicle and fuel decisions. The information in this section is arranged by fleet application and includes clean fleet strategies that can be implemented to help reduce petroleum consumption." Effect of Television Violence on Children: What Policymakers Need to Know -- Committee on Energy and Commerce Serial No. 108-116. Hearing in Chicago, Ill., before the Subcom on Telecommunications and the Internet to examine impact on children and youth of TV and media violence, and to review options for controlling child exposure to violent programming. Effective Responses to the Threat of Bioterrorism, October 9, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-440) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Comm. -- Also available in text version. Effects of Reserve Call-Ups on Civilian Employers -- United States. Congressional Budget Office -Examines the current trend toward longer, more frequent reserve deployments and the ability of civilian employers to absorb the costs they experience when their reservist employees are called up. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (101 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Effects Of Video Game Playing On Children -- National Institute on Media and the Family Egypt Air Flight 990 -- United States. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) -- Final Report from NTSB on Egypt Air Flight 990 EIA Petroleum information Eighteen Nation Committee on Disarmament -- Univ. of Michigan Digital Library -- Transcripts of the committee from 1962 to 1969, when it was replaced by the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament. EIU CountryData -- Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) -- This database contains annual, quarterly, and monthly economic indicators and forecasts: 278 series on 117 countries or 40 regional aggregates. You can display information by country, series, or year; you can also choose one of the predefined sets of key forecasts, economic snapshots, or latest data. There are several display options, as well as the option of downloading into Excel spreadsheets. [Available on campus only; no remote access] elaws - Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor -- United States. Dept. of Labor -- To determine your FMLA rights and responsibilities as an employee or employers, provides extended "frequently asked questions" FAQs section. Eldercare Locator: Community Assistance for Seniors -- United States. Administration on Aging (AOA), Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Provides information for senior citizens about senior care, senior communities, organizations that provide services to seniors, etc. Elected Officials -- Capitol Advantage (Congress.org) -- Contact information for and other information about elected officials, including the president, members of Congress, governors, state legislators, and local officials. Provides postal address, e-mail address, and phone and fax numbers. See also Communicating with Elected Officials for tips on telephoning, writing, or e-mailing members of Congress. Election '08 -- Pew Research Center -- Polling and survey information relevant to the 2008 election. Election 2000 -- Stanford Law School Library -- Over 600 documents from various court cases in the 2000 presidential election dispute. ● Election 2000 -- PollingReport.com -- Results from many polling groups. ● Election 2000 Candidate Sites -- Bill Bradley (Democrat) Bush (Republican) John Hagelin (Natural Law/Reform) Harry Browne (Libertarian) George W. John McCain (Republican) Note: some candidates have closed or greatly altered their sites since the elections. See Election 2000: An Internet Library to see candidate official pages at election day. ● ● Election 2002 -- PollingReport.com -- Results from many polling groups. Election 2002 Web Archive (MINERVA) -- United States. Library of Congress, Minerva Web Archiving and Preservation Project -- A selective collection of nearly 4,000 sites archived between July 1, 2002 and file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (102 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm November 30, 2002. Includes citizen, civic and advocacy, government, political party, press, public opinion, etc. ● Election 2004 -- FindLaw -- Election news with a focus on legal-related issues as well as politics. Includes special "Newsmaker coverage," of the legal histories of applicable individuals such as Sen. John Edwards, Sen. John Kerry, and John Ashcroft. ● Election 2004 -- PollingReport.com -- Results from many polling groups. ● Election 2004 Candidate Sites -Democrats: John Kerry (MA) Dennis J. Kucinich (OH) Wesley Clark (AR) Howard Dean (VT) John Edwards (NC)* Joseph I. Lieberman (CT) Republicans: George W. Bush (TX) Third Party Candidates: Michael Badnarik (Libertarian)* (Green Party) (Reform)* Ralph Nader (Independent) Walt Brown (Socialist)* Michael Peroutka (Constitution) David Cobb Ted Weill *Note: Many of these sites have been removed or have changed since the 2004 Presidential election. ● ● Election 2004 Polls -- PollingReport.com -- Access to election-related public opinion surveys from a variety of sources. See also Election 2004: White House - National Multicandidate Trial Heat Chart. Election 2004 Results -- Robert J. vanderbei -- Graphically depicted, county-by-county, U.S. Presidential election data. Color-coded maps of the U.S. ● Election 2006 -- PollingReport.com -- Up-to-date polling results from many polling groups. ● Election 2008 -- PollingReport.com -- Up-to-date polling results from many polling groups. ● Election 2008 Candidate Sites -Major Party Candidates: John McCain (AZ) (Republican) Barack Obama (IL) (Democrat) Top Third Party Candidates: Bob Barr (GA) (Libertarian) Cynthia McKinney (GA) site 1, site 2 (Green) Ralph Nader (Independent) Other Third Party Candidates: Donald Allen (Independent) Chuck Baldwin (Constitution) ● James McCall (Independent) Brian Moore (Socialist Party USA ) Election 2008: Candidates and Information (C-SPAN) -- C-SPAN and Capitol Advantage -- Provides bigraphical information on 2008 Presidential candidates. Enter your zip code for information on 2008 candidates for state and national elections. Uses same database as Congress.org. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (103 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Election 2008: Candidates and Information (Congress.org) -- Capitol Advantage (Congress.org) -- Enter your zip code to find out who's running for local and national offices on your ballot and where the Presidential candidates stand on issues. Uses same database as C-SPAN. Election 2008 - Crime -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Economy -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Education -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Energy and the Environment -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) John Election 2008 - Ethics -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Family Values and Abortion -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Foreign Policy -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) John McCain Election 2008 Former Candidate Sites -Former Democratic candidates: Joe Biden (DE) Dennis Kucinich (OH) Mike Gravel (AK) Chris Dodd (CT) Bill Richardson (NM) Former Republican candidates: Sam Brownback (KS) Rudy Giuliani (NY) Romney (MA) Mike Huckabee (AR) Tom Tancredo (CO) John Cox (IL) Duncan Hunter (CA) Fred Thompson (TN) Former Third Party Candidates: Bob Jackson (Libertarian) Steve Kubby (Libertarian) John Edwards (NC) Michael Peroutka (Constitution) Jim Gilmore (VA) Ron Paul (TX) Mitt Tom Vilsack (IA) Mike Jingozian (Libertarian) George Phillies (Libertarian) Christine Smith (Libertarian) ● Election 2008 - Gun Control and Second Amendment Rights -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (104 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Bob Barr (Libertarian) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Health Care -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) John McCain Election 2008 - Immigration -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) John McCain Election 2008 - Iraq and the Middle East -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Judiciary -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Cynthia McKinney (Green) John John McCain (Republican) Election 2008 - Poverty -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Seniors and Social Security -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Taxes and Fiscal Policy -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) John John Election 2008 - Veterans -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election 2008 - Women -- Candidate statements: Barack Obama (Democrat) John McCain (Republican) Bob Barr (Libertarian) Ralph Nader (Independent) Cynthia McKinney (Green) Election Assistance Commission (EAC) -- United States. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) -- The Commission serves as a national clearinghouse and resource for information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of Federal elections. Register to vote, become a poll worker, file a complaint. Election Center -- International service association of election and voter registration officials. Election Collection 2000: An Internet Library -- Internet Archive Wayback Machine -- Election-related information gathered between August 1, 2000 and January 14, 2001, including what was published on the candidates’ web sites, political party sites, and major news sites. Commissioned by the Library of Congress. Election Day 2008 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (105 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● Election Law -- Edward Still -- Includes links to redistricting, campaign finance, voting rights, election reform, and alternative election systems. Election Resources on the Internet -- Manuel Álvarez-Rivera -- Comprehensive database of links to national and local election statistics from around the world, as well as other election resources. Election Security -- GAO Election Statistics 1920-2004 -- United States. Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives -- Official vote counts for 1920 to date for federal elections from the official sources of the states and territories. Federal Elections and Voting Statistics--official 1996 Presidential primary and general election results, voter registration and turnout. ● Election World -- Wilfried Derksen, Ed. ● ElectionGuide.Org -- International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) -- Upcoming foreign elections. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● electionline.org -- Pew Center on the States -- Nonpartisan, non-advocacy Web site providing up-to-theminute news and analysis on election reform. Electionline.org -- Pew Center on the States -- News, reports, and analysis regarding election reform in the U.S. Elections -- The Brookings Institution -- Election analysis articles from an independent, non-partisan research institution. Elections -- Univ. of Massachusetts Library -- Links to internet resources on U.S. Presidential, Congressional, and local elections, including campaigns, candidates, and the election process. Elections -- Cornell Univ. Law School. Legal Information Institute (LII). -- An overview of election law according to Wex: a public-access law dictionary and encyclopedia hosted on the Cornell Univ. Law School's web page. Elections 2004 -- Washington Post -- Latest news, candidate profiles, transcripts of talks with Presidential candidates, primary schedule, links to 2000 and 2002 elections. Free registration required. Elections 2004 -- United States. State Dept., Foreign Press Center -- Briefings, news items, and background information on the 2004 U.S. presidential election as well as American election polictics in general. Elections 2006 -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan -- Links to hundreds of web sites on candidates, campaigns, policy issues, voting and results, and history. Elections 2008: Presidential, Senate, and House Races -- VoteFromAbroad.com -- Maps for Presidential and Congressional 2008 election races, showing whether state is solid or weakly in favor of one party or is a toss-up. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (106 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Elections and Electoral Systems Around the World -- Richard Kimber Elections Around the World -- electionworld.org -- Election results, including information on political parties and parliaments. Elections Information Center -- WantToKnow.info -- Links to a variety of sources of reliable, verifiable information dealing with major elections cover-ups. Elections the American Way -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) Elections...the American Way -- United States. Library of Congress -- Teacher resources on the American election system: candidates, voters, party system, election process, and issues. Electionworld.org's Parliaments around the world -- Electionworld.org / Elections around the world -Links to international and national parliaments. Electionworld.org's Parties on the Web -- Wilfried Derksen -- Electionworld.org -- Provides " lists of the main parties in each country and contains links to these and other political parties." Electoral College 2004 Allocation -- The Green Papers -- Information regarding the Electoral College system for the 2004 presidential election, including state-by-state statistics. The Electoral College Vote Calculator -- Bobby Williams -- Electoral college vote calculator. Electoral Processes -- International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) -International IDEA provides support for making electoral administration more professional. It supports the design of professionally managed independent electoral processes which are tailored to local circumstances and engender public confidence in legitimate and credible elections and referendums. Electoral Web Zine -- Avagara -- Broad range of undocumented information from "the only Electoral College fanzine on the web." ● Electronic Books page ● Electronic Data Dissemination of Census Publications -- Larry Schankman, Mansfield Univ ● Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) -- Works to protect digital rights. ● ● ● Electronic Intifada -- News, commentary, and opinion on the Arab-Israeli conflict from a Palestinian perspective. Electronic Newsletter European Interests -- Sozialarbeit in Europe Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) -- "EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values." file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (107 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Electronic Reference Formats -- American Psychological Association (APA) Embassies -- RETANET (Resources for Teaching About the Americas) -- Contact information of Latin American embassies [not available 10-2-08] Embassies Worldwide -- Tagish Ltd -- Embassies arranged by home and host country, as well as embassy websites and e-mail addresses. Embassy of France -- French action plan for Afghanistan Embassy of India -- special report on Indians killed in the Sept. 11 attacks, plus India's response to world terrorism Embassy of Jordan -- includes articles on Jordan's response to world terrorism and the attack on Afghanistan The Embassy Page -- GlobeScope Internet Services -- Home pages for foreign embassies in the U.S. and selected embassies in other countries. Embassyworld.com: Maps -- Maps Emerge: Counseling and Education to Stop Male Violence -- Counseling and education programs to end domestic violence. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 -- United States. Congress. House. Financial Services Committee -- Links to documents about the bailout. Emergency Operations Planning and Response in the Metropolitan Washington Area, Nov. 14, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-255) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations Comm. -- Also available in text version. Emergency Preparedness Manual -- United States. Dept. of Justice Emergency Preparedness & Response: Floods -- United States. CDC -- Contains key facts about flood readiness and flood recovery Emergency Preparedness & Response: Hurricanes -- United States. CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response Site -- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) -- Also see Communicating in the First Hours: Initial Communication With the Public During a Potential Terrorism Event. Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Special issue dealing with bioterrorism. EMILY's List -- Early Money Is Like Yeast -- A grassroots political network raising money for underrepresented candidates. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (108 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Eminent Domain -- Aaron Larson -- Basic information on eminent domain from a real estate lawyer. Eminent Domain -- National Conference of State Legislatures -- Information on current eminent domain laws at the state level. Eminent Domain -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Eminent Domain -- Missouri Bar Center -- Findlaw -- Information on the formalities involved in invoking eminent domain and the following legal proceedings. Eminent Domain -- National League of Cities -- Site that advocates the correct use of eminent domain. Includes articles and information about eminent domain laws. Eminent Domain -- Legal Information Institute - Cornell Law School -- Wex entry on eminent domain including information on major eminent domain cases. Eminent Domain and Private Gain -- Alexandra Marks -- Christian Science Monitor Eminent Domain: Being Abused? -- CBS News -- Companion article to a 60 Minutes program about eminent domain issues. Eminent Domain Resource Center -- Reason Foundation -- Collection of articles, studies, and commentaries on eminent domain mostly focusing on the Supreme Court's Kelo decision. Eminent Domain: Still A Useful Tool Despite Its Recent Thrashing -- David M. Lewis -- Planetizen -Article that advocates the correct implementation eminent domain. Eminent Domain: Taking Property for Public Use -- FindLaw -- FindLaw entry on eminent domain. Includes information on the history of eminent domain, relation to the Fifth Amendment, and the legal proceedings involved. ● Employee Benefits Securities Admin. -- United States. Dept. of Labor ● Employment and Training Admin. (ETA) -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL) ● Employment and Training Institute -- Univ. of Wisconsin at Milwaukee ● ● ● Employment and Unemployment -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Statistics on; the situations of minorities, women, and other demographic groups; contingent and displaced workers; hours and earnings in industries; State and local area unemployment; mass layoffs; occupational employment and wages; labor market experiences measured for the same workers at multiple points in time,; workers covered by unemployment insurance; labor demand and turnover. Employment Cost Index -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- [latest/PDF] Employment Discrimination Based on Religion, Ethnicity, or Country of Origin -- United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (109 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Employment - Economic Statistics Briefing Room (ESBR) -- United States. White House Employment, Hours, and Earnings from the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- See also [latest/PDF] ● Employment Outlook -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics ● Employment Projections -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ● Employment Standards Administration (ESA) -- United States. Dept. of Labor -- Works to enhance the welfare and protect the rights of American workers. ● End Eminent Domain Abuse -- Dana Berliner and Scott Bullock -- The Heartland Institute ● End of Life -- Online companion to NPR's year long look at Death and Dying in America. ● End The Occupation ● ● ● ● ● ● EndAbuse.org -- Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) -- Focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform. Ending the Abusive Treatment of Prisioners -- Humans Rights Watch Energy Balance: Weight and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet -- United States. National Cancer Institute -- Information, links, and articles related to the issues of diet, nutrition, and cancer. Energy Citations Database (ECD) -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Govt. Printing Office -- Citations to report literature, conference papers, journal articles, books, dissertations, and patents for energy and energy-related scientific and technical information from the Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies. Covers chemistry, physics, materials, environmental science, geology, engineering, mathematics, climatology, oceanography, computer science and related disciplines. 1948 - Present. Energy - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to agencies that produce statistics. Energy.gov - U.S. Department of Energy -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -- Mission, organization, news, and hot topics. Includes ❍ ❍ ❍ Energy Information Admin.--Provides energy statistics, such as Annual Energy Review, International Energy Annual, International Energy Outlook, and Monthly Energy Review. DOE Information Bridge--DOE and U.S. Govt. Printing Office--Access to full-text DOE research and development reports in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental cleanup, energy technologies, and other topics. DOE Reports Bibliographic Database--DOE and U.S. Govt. Printing Office--Citations for DOEsponsored scientific and technical reports covering Jan. 1, 1994 to present. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (110 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Energy Information Administration (EIA) -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -- Annual Energy Outlook Projections, Annual Energy Review, and other statistical information on petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, renewable energy, electricity, international, multi-fuel, end-use consumption, financial information & forecasts--may require Adobe's Acrobat Reader. Energy Policy Act -- U.S. Department of Energy -- On August 8, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the National Energy Policy Act of 2005 into law. This comprehensive energy legislation contains several electricity-related provisions found in this website. Energy Policy Act of 2005 -- Recommends passage of S. 10, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and numerous other acts to revise energy policies and programs to promote increased energy conservation and increase the availability and security of energy supplies Energy Savers Consumer Information Factsheets -- United States. Dept. of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy -- General information on energy saving and renewable energy sources for the consumer, organized alphabetically by subject. Excellent variety of material and depth of coverage. EngNet Base ENN Climate Channel -- Environmental News Network -- Supports the theory of global warming and gives evidence as well as methods of prevention. Ensuring Domestic Security: Issues and Potential Costs, Nov. 7, 2001 -- United States. Congress. House. Budget Comm. -Also available in text version. Enter a Street Address -- United States. Census Bureau -- Find Census 2000 data from your state to your block. Most useful for finding Demographic Profile (DP) and other information about your Census Tract, Block Group, or Block. Enter your street address and either the city and state or the ZIP code. In the geographic area box, choose which area you want - state, country, census tract, block, etc. You may want to click on "map it" to see a map of the area you've chosen to insure that the database is accurate. Usually, if there is conflict about tracts, block groups, or blocks, the map is correct, rather than the geographic area box. After closing the "map it" screen, click on "go." You will find a list of demographic profiles (DPs) and quick tables (QTs) for each summary file (SF). Click on "more" to see the complete options for a given SF. Only QT (mostly housing and race) information is available for blocks and block groups. When you return from a table to the selection page, the geographic area you selected may clear and you may have to select it again. Entertainment Ratings Guide -- United States. Federal Trade Comission (FTC) -- A basic overview of the official ratings guide for all types of media. Entertainment Software Rating Board -- Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) -- This board rates all software coming onto the market, rating them according to adult content for different age groups. Enumeration Forms: Census Questions 1850-2000 -- United States. Integrated Public Use Microdata Series, Univ. of Minnesota Envirofacts Warehouse -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (111 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● EnviroInfo -- Univ. of Minho, Portugal -- Compilation of links to environment sites: air and water pollution, ecology, law, wastes, related topics. EnviroInfo: Air Pollution -- Univ. of Minho, Portugal -- Directory of air pollution resources, including many international and national government sites. Environment -- SpeakOut.com Environment and Energy -- Senator Hillary Clinton Website -- Website discussing issues related to environment and energy. Environment - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to agencies that produce statistics. Environmental and Energy Study Institute -- Research institute that provides general information, policy analysis, and original research on many areas concerning both renewable energy resources and environmental problems. Environmental Contaminants Encyclopedia -- United States. National Parks Service -- The U.S. National Parks Service provides information on the effects of thousands of chemical compounds on fish and other aquatic life. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Worldwide Environmental Justice: Hazardous Waste Sites, Local Communities, and Census Data -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center -- General web guide to research on environmental hazards using data from the Census Bureau. Dated 1999. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- United States. -- EPA organization, programs, & initiatives; contracts & grants; regulations & legislation; & publications; statistics, & media releases. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Air Pollution--Air quality, specific pollutants, and legal aspects. Environmental Websites--Search by state, full text, information type, or keyword. Envirosense--Resources on the intersection of the environment and economics for both businesses and consumers. Includes regulation compliance and enforcement information. Global Warming--Explains global warning and gives trends and evidence for the greenhouse effect. Office of Air and Radiation--Monitoring and reducing emissions and enforcing compliance with regards to air pollution regulations. Office of Water--Water programs and issues at the EPA. Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds--Protecting marine environments and water resources. Recycling--Municipal solid waste (MSW) recovery information. Water Pollution--Water resoureces, aquatic ecosystems, drinking water & water quality, Clean Water Act, etc. Acid Rain--Causes and effects of acid rain, measuring acid rain, what society and individuals can do to reduce acid rain file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (112 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Water -- United States. -- EPA organization, programs, & initiatives; contracts & grants; regulations & legislation; & publications; statistics, & media releases. ❍ ❍ ❍ Office of Water--Water programs and issues at the EPA. Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds--Protecting marine environments and water resources. Water Pollution--Water resoureces, aquatic ecosystems, drinking water & water quality, Clean Water Act, etc. ● Environmental Quality -- United States. Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) ● Environmental Scorecard: Compare Selected Communities -- Environmental Defense ● EnviroSense ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● EPA Global Warming Site -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -- Emissions, climate change, and impact on environment. EPA Recycling Site -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dept. of Interior (DOI) -Recycling is an essential part of EPA's plan for reducing waste and recycling turns materials that would become waste into valuable resources and generates a host of environmental, financial, and social benefits. EPIC: The USA PATRIOT Act -- Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) -- See also The USA PATRIOT ACT: A Legal Analysis [PDF] and Privacy. EPIC: The USA PATRIOT Act -- Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) -- See also The USA PATRIOT ACT: A Legal Analysis [PDF] and Privacy. Epidemiological Information on Bioterrorism -- United States. Univ. of California, Los Angeles Episcopal Migration Ministries -- The Episcopal Church -- Offers assistance in resettling refugees throughout the United States in church dioceses. Equal Rights Advocates -- Women's law center protecting and securing equal rights and economic opportunities for women. Equality California -- Equality California Institute -- State interest group lobbying for the right of same-sex marriage. See also the related site Californians for Same-Sex Marriage. Equality Now Eradicating Steroid Use, Part IV: Examining the Use of Steroids by Young Women to Enhance Performance and Body Image -- United States. House Cmte. on Government Reform -- Hearing conducted on June 15, 2005. Includes testimonies from many medical professionals and several professional women athletes. Also available in text. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (113 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management: School Safety and Violence Prevention -- Univ. of Oregon -- Unavailable 2-16-06. ERIC: Educational Resources Information Center -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED), Educational Resources Information Center -- Provides access to education literature and resources. Includes (1) a database that indexes articles, reports, papers, books, etc., (2) a clearinghouse for publications, directories, and links, and (3) resources such as digests and an online answer service. ERRI Counter-Terrorism Archive -- Emergency Response and Research Institute (ERRI) ERS/USDA Briefing Rooms -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- Each Briefing Room offers an indepth discussion synthesizing ERS research and the economic issues that frame the analysis. Escalating to Nowhere: The Israeli Palestinian War -- Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) -- Upcoming book on the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine, available in PDF format. See also the CSIS Middle East Program and Arab-Israeli Military Balance. Espacenet -- European Patent Office -- Abstracts (in English) and full text (in the original language) of patent applications from most of the countries of western Europe plus the United States. English abstracts are available also for applications from China and Japan. Estimated Costs of U.S. Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and of Other Activities Related to theWar on Terrorism -- Peter Orszag -- United States. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Estonia -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] Ethical Globalization Initiative -- Realizing Rights -- We harness civil society, government, business, and economic forums to build awareness for our select issues of concern. We facilitate dialogues and relationships between decision makers and key stakeholders, particularly those most marginalized, to arrive at more transparent, ethical and responsible policies and joint actions to achieve change. We develop specific policy recommendations and seek to communicate our findings to key decision makers and the wider public. The Ethics of Genetics -- Guardian Unlimited (UK) Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) -- Resettles refugees and promotes the development of the refugee and immigrant community in the United States. Also conducts humanitarian and development programs in the Horn of Africa. Ethnic Cleansing and the Kurds The EU and the Middle East Peace Process -- U.S. European Commission, Directorate General of External Relations -- Policy initiatives, past history and background information regarding the EU's involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Includes Relations with Israel and Relations with West Bank and Gaza Strip. The EU's Relations With Iraq -- U.S. European Commission -- Overview of EU foreign policy in Iraq file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (114 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm including reconstruction roles and humanitarian aid. ● ● ● ● ● The EU's Relations with Israel -- European Commission -- Background information and documents on European Union involvement with Israel Eurobarometer -- U.S. DG for Education and Culture (DG X) -- In-depth studies on different current affairs topics. Eurodoc -- List-serv and archive for those involved with European Documentation Centres (EDCs). Eurodocs: Primary Historical Documents From Western Europe -- Richard Hacken, European Studies Bibliographer, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University EUROPA -- U.S. -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● Amsterdam--A New Treaty for Europe--Treaty text, a Citizen's Guide, common questions and answers, and other background information The Directorates-General and Services Economic and Financial Affairs--maintained by DG for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG II) Education and Cultural Activity--maintained by DG for Education and Culture (DG X) Employment and Social Affairs--maintained by DG for Employment and Social Affairs (DG V) The Euro: Our Currency--European Union site dedicated exclusively to the euro The European Commission Eurobarometer--in-depth studies on different current affairs topics Public Opinion--Eurobarometer and other links Treaty on European Union (Maastricht Treaty) EUROPA: Climate Change -- U.S. European Commission (EC) -- Summary of the EU's effort to curb the effects of global warming at home and abroad. EUROPARL: European Parliament -- state and development of the Union, press releases, Parliamentary dossiers and procedures, members, documentation and studies, political groups, other resources. Includes Access to Documents. Europe and European countries -- Vanderbilt University -- Links to resources about European politics and economics. Europe Resources -- Click here to access our resources for Europe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) -- "exists to foster the transition towards open market-oriented economies and to promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) committed to and applying the principles of multiparty democracy, pluralism and market economics." ● European Central Bank ● European Convention on Human Rights and its Protocols -- European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (115 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Council of Europe (COE) ● ● ● ● European Election Studies (EES) -- EES -- The European Election Studies (EES) are about electoral participation and voting behaviour in European Parliament elections, but more than that. They are also concerned with the evolution of an EU political community and a European public sphere, with citizens' perceptions of and preferences about the EU political regime, and with their evaluations of EU political performance. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) -- U.S. -- Provides scientific advice on nutrition in relation to community legislation in addition to scientific advice on all matters linked to food and feed safety. European Government Information -- Jim Church -- Univ. of California at Berkeley European Governments On-Line -- U.S. -- Citizen-oriented information disseminated by governments and other official institutions of European Union member states. ● European Governments on the WWW -- Gunnar Anzinger ● The European International Model United Nations -- TEIMUN -- Simulate the United Nations. ● European News Sources ● European Newspapers -- AJR NewsLink -- American Journalism Review ● European Pages Online -- Nikos Markovits ● European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) ● European Union ● European Union: A Research Guide -- Univ. of California at Berkeley ● European Union Documents Research Guide -- Princeton Univ. ● European Union in the U.S. -- Delegation of the European Commission to the United States ● ● European Union Internet Resources -- Jim Church -- Univ. of California at Berkeley -- EU servers & institutions, EU documents, press releases & news, other internet resources. European Union Lists of Publications -- U.S. -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ The European Union's Publisher--The EU's Office of Official Publications Eurostat--The Statistical Office of the European Communities Publications--The European Union Bookshop Public Opinion--Public Opinion Analysis sector of the European Commission (DG for Education and Culture [DG X])--Eurobarometer and other links file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (116 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Eurostat: Euro-Indicators -- U.S. -- Provides monthly principal economic indicators for the European Union. Eurostat: Regio Database -- U.S. Eurostat: The Statistical Office of the European Communities -- U.S. -- Comprehensive statistics for the EU in many fields. Includes News Releases (latest statistics) and Catalogues. ● Euthanasia -- National Right to Life -- Pro-life information about assisted suicide. ● Euthanasia and Physican Assisted Suicide -- ReligiousTolerance.org -- Presents "all sides of the issue." ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Euthanasia Prevention Coalition BC -- Opposes the promotion or legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Euthanasia Research and Guidance Organization (ERGO) -- Right-to-die society listing, essays, and answers to questions frequently asked about the right to die. Euthanasia: Should euthanasia be legal? -- ProCon.org -- Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should euthanasia be legal?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. Evaluating and Citing Web Sources -- Vanderbilt University Library -- Includes (1) Evaluating web sources and (2) Citing sources: online style sheets. Evaluating Web Information -- Internet Detective Evaluating Web Pages: Why and How -- Joe Barker, UC Berkeley Library -- From Critical Evaluation of Resources (Margaret Phillips, UC Berkeley Library), which also covers scholarly vs. popular sources. Evaluating Web Resources -- Jan Alexander and Marsha Ann Tate, Widener Univ. Exchange Rates, Balance of Payments and Trade Data [FRED® database] -- United States. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis ● Excite Travel: Africa -- Excite ● Excite Travel: Asia -- Excite ● Excite Travel: Australia and Oceania -- Excite ● Excite Travel: Caribbean -- Excite ● Excite Travel: Central America -- Excite ● Excite Travel: Middle East -- Excite file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (117 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Excite Travel: Regions -- Excite Executive Branch Resources on GPO Access -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) -Search and retrieve full-text from online databases: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Proposed, new, and amended regulations issued by federal agencies are first published in the Federal Register (available from 1994). The new regulations later are arranged by subject (codified) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (available from 1996), a compilation of regulations currently in force. ■ The List of CFR Sections Affected (LSA) (available from 1997) is an index of updates to regulations. ■ Unified Agenda (available from 1994) is summarizes the rules and proposed rules that each Federal agency expects to issue during the next six months. ■ At Regulations.gov you can find, review, and submit comments on Federal rules open for comment. All are produced by the National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA). Budget of the United States Government (available from 1996) -- U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Economic Report of the President (available from 1995)-- U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States (available from 1992)--U.S. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) State of the Union Addresses (available from 2000) Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (available from 1993)--U.S. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) Constitution of the United States--searchable database of analysis and interpretation Core Documents of U.S. Democracy Executive Responses - Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -- Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries Executive Summary: Sex Offenses Against Children: Findings and Recommendations Regarding Federal Penalties -- United States. Sentencing Commission Export Administration Regulations Database -- United States. Gov't Printing Office (GPO) Export.gov -- United States. Dept. of Commerce. International Trade Admin. (ITA) -- The U.S. Government’s Export Portal. Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace. Includes Export Basics section, market research, and trade leads. Extremist Movements and Their Threat to the United States, Nov. 2, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-297) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. Fact Sheet on H.R. 669: Protect Children From Video Game Sex & Violence Act of 2003 -- Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA) -- Inspiration behind proposed legislation regulating video game industry. Fact Sheet - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome -- U.S. Dept. of Health -- Summary of SARS file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (118 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:46 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm symptoms, prevention tips, and the status of the outbreak in Tennessee. ● ● FactCheck.org -- University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg Public Policy Center -- Monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major candidates and their supporters in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases. Facts for Families -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -- "Provides concise and upto-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families." ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Child Abuse--The Hidden Bruises Child Sexual Abuse Responding to Child Sexual Abuse Facts on Induced Abortion in the United States -- Guttmacher Institute -- Statistical overview of induced abortions in the United States. Published May 2006. A Failure of Initiative: The Final Report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina -- United States. House of Representatives -- Feb. 15, 2006, report says that local, state, and federal governments failed to meet the needs of citizens. Includes reasons why and planning for the future. Fair Elections -- FairElections.us -- Non-profit advocating campaign finance reform in the form of full public funding for elections. A Fair Globalization: Creating Opportunties for All -- World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization -- Analyzes the impacts of the globalized world with the focus on people. A Fair Globalization - Making It Happen -- ILO -- This website is geared to facilitate the follow-up to the World Commission's Report by the myriad State and non-State actors that can help shape national and international governance processes towards a fair globalization-where rules and policies are centred on universally accepted values and around the needs and aspirations of ordinary people. Fair Labor Standards Act -- United States. Dept. of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Fair Trade -- Anup Shah -- Global Issues -- Article on fair trade with specific sections on child labor and the banana market. Includes links to related sites. Fair Use and Copyright Guidelines and Policies -- Stanford University -- Links to (1) college and university and (2) association and organization web sites on fair use. Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) -- National media watch group advocating for the First Amendment by fighting media source concentration and censorship. Includes Terrorism Faithless Electors -- The Center for Voting and Democracy -- List and brief biographies of the 156 electors who did not vote for president as indicated by their state's electoral vote. FaithTrust Institute -- Educational resource on abuse and religion. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (119 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Families USA -- A non-profit organization with the goal of gaining "high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans." Family and Corrections Network -- Gateway to practice, policy and research on families of prisoners, including training and technical assistance on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, keeping in touch, the impact of the justice system on families, and prison marriage. Family Friendly Programming Forum -- Association of National Advertisers (ANA) -- Focusing on the development and scheduling of TV programming in the evenings that can be watched, enjoyed, and appreciated by the whole family. Family Movie Act of 2004 -- Committee Serial No. 94. Hearing before the Subcom on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property to consider H.R. 4586, the Family Movie Act of 2004, to amend the Copyright Act to to clarify that use of certain technologies to filter content out of movies for private viewing is not a violation of copyright or trademark law. Bill is intended to allow parents to protect their children from violent or sexually explicit content on digital video discs. Family Planning Prevents Abortion -- United States. Agency for International Development (AID) -- Flyer on family planning published by USAID. Family Research Council (FRC) -- Christian site that debates and formulates policies that value human life and uphold traditional understandings of marriage and the family. For a state-by-state breakdown of gay marriage laws go here. Family Research Institute (FRI) -- Conservative family-values research organization promoting socially conservative viewpoints on issues such as homosexuality, sodomy, human sexuality, and gay marriage. Family Research Laboratory (FRL) -- Univ. of New Hampshire -- Devoted to understanding family violence and the impact of violence in families and society. Famine and Malnutrition -- EuropaWorld FAOSTAT: FAO Statistical Databases -- U.S. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) -- As part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAOSTAT is an online multilingual database with over 1 million time-series records covering international statistics in areas such as production, trade, land use, and population, as well as balance sheets, fertilizer and pesticides, irrigation, forest products, fishery products, population, agricultural machinery and food aid shipments. Search for commodity and country at the FAO home page (http://www.fao.org/). Faroes -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] FCC Parents' Place -- United States. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) -- Federal website offering information to parents on how to protect their children from harmful aspects of the media. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Childrens' Television Rules Obscenity and Indecency TV Channel Blocking [V-chip] TV Ratings file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (120 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● FCC Votes to Ease Key Limits on Media Ownership -- Online NewsHour -- The FCC's new rules lift the decades-old ban on the dual ownership of a newspaper and a television or radio station in the same market. FCIC National Contact Center (info.gov) -- United States. Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC), General Services Admin. (GSA) -- Answers to questions about Federal programs, benefits, or services. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition -- United States. Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) -Consumer advice, cosmetics, food additives, food labeling and nutrition, pesticides, women's health, etc. FDA's Decision Regarding Plan B: Questions and Answers -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Admin. -- Description of the events leading to the FDA's rejection of the Plan B emergency contraception as an over-the-counter drug. FDLP Desktop [Federal Depository Library Program] U.S. Govt. Printing Office -- News, information, and communication for and about the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). ● Federal Agencies and Commissions -- United States. White House ● Federal Agencies FOIA Web Sites -- United States. Dept. of Justice ● Federal Agency Information -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) ● Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ● Federal Bureau of Prisons -- United States. Dept. of Justice ● Federal Bureau of Prisons National Institute of Corrections -- United States. Department of Justice ● Federal Business Opportunities -- United States. FedBizOpps ● Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) -- United States. General Services Administration (GSA) -Known as "Pueblo"; formerly called "Consumer Information Center, Pueblo CO 81009." Consumer information on cars, computers, education, employment, family, federal programs, food, health, housing, money, small business, travel, and more. ❍ ❍ ● ● The Consumer Action Website covers "before you buy," "after you buy," and "filing a complaint." Select "Consumer Topics" from the menu on the left and then "General Buying Tips" or "Resolve Consumer Problems". National Contact Center answers to questions about federal programs, benefits, or services. Federal Communications Commission Hompage -- United States. FCC -- An indepenedent government agency in charge of regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The Federal Court Locator -- Villanova Center for Information Law and Policy file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (121 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2005 -- United States. Senate -- A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Feingold in January, 2005. Also available in text. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) -- United States. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) -- An independent agency founded to supervise banks and insure deposits. Federal Depository Library Directory (FDLD) U.S. Govt. Printing Office -- List of libraries in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) arranged by state. Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- Campaign Finance Reports and Data for candidates, parties, and political action committees and About Elections and Voting, including primary schedule, recent election results, voter registration, and turnout. Also see FEC Electronic Publication List, which includes National Mail Voter Registration Form. Federal Election Reform -- The Century Foundation -- Formerly known as the National Commission on Election Reform. Provides overview of equipment and technologies used and issues raised, including characteristics of the different methods, the design of ballots, kinds and sources of voter error, vote counting, and standards. Discusses whether changes are needed. Federal Elections 98: Election Results for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives -United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) Federal Elections 2000 -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) Federal Elections 2002: Election Results for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) Federal Elections 2004: Election Results for the U.S. President, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- Results, maps, and summary tables and appendices. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security -Provides information for planning for and response to disaster and emergency situations. ❍ Are You Ready?--An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness. Also see the Terrorism Section. ❍ A Guide To The Disaster Declaration Process And Federal Disaster Assistance Federal Employment of People with Disabilities -- United States. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) -- Resources for applicants and employees, HR professionals, and managers on recruiting and hiring persons with disabilities. Federal Employment Statistics -- United States. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) -- Statistical information on the size, composition, and compensation of the Federal civilian workforce. Includes demographics, trends, and geographic breakdown. ● Federal Glass Ceiling Commission -- Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School ● Federal government agencies and executive branch departments -- Larry Romans, Vanderbilt Univ. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (122 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Federal Highway Administration -- United States. Dept. of Transportation -- Includes Highway Safety. ● Federal Housing Finance Board -- United States. Federal Housing Finance Board ● ● ● ● ● Federal Jobs -- United States. Fedworld, Dept. of Commerce -- Search by state or by Atlantic or Pacific coast; also summer jobs listings. Federal Judicial Center -- United States. -- The research and education agency of the federal judicial system. Federal Justice Statistics Resource Center Federal Loans, Grants, and Assistance -- United States. Federal Consumer Information Center (FCIC), General Services Administration. (GSA) Federal Marriage Amendment (the Musgrave Amendment) -- United States. House of Representatives -Testimony from a hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, May 13, 2004. ● Federal Minimum Wage Rates, 1955-2006 -- Infoplease.com ● Federal Minimum Wage Rates, 1955-2006 -- Infoplease.com ● Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) -- United States. Dept. of Transportation ● ● ● ● ● ● Federal Register -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) -- Contains federal agency regulations; proposed rules and notices; and Executive orders, proclamations and other Presidential documents. Federal Reserve Board (releases) -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Federal Reserve System [the Fed] Online -- United States. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) -- See Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) and Statistics: Releases and Historical Data. Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) -Coalition of more than 30 federal agencies working to make federally-supported teaching and learning resources easier to find. The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned -- United States. White House -- Federal executive branch report detailing the government's response to Hurricane Katrina, problems that occurred, and how disaster response and preparedness can be improved. Also available in PDF format. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) -- United States. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) -- Enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws; consumer protection section covers consumer credit, real estate, telemarketing, online commerce, and other topics. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (123 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) -- United States. Department of Defense (DOD) -- Includes links to State Election Sites. Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) -- Seeks to improve border security, to stop illegal immigration, and to promote immigration levels of about 300,000 a year. ● Federation of American Scientists: al Qa'ida -- short history of bin Laden's al Qa'ida network ● Federation of American Scientists (FAS) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Federation of American Scientists (FAS): Intelligence Threat Assessment -- Including Terrorism: Background and Threat Assessment FedLaw -- Center for Regulatory Effectiveness (CRE) Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Easy access to statistics and information from more than 70 federal agencies. Access statistics through topic list (A to Z) or by geographical area. Access statistical agencies through alphabetical list or by subject. Broad topics include: Agriculture, Crime, Demographic, Economic, Education, Energy, Environment, Health, Income, Labor, National Accounts, Natural Resources, Safety, and Transportation. FedWorld Information Network -- United States. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) -Comprehensive central access point ("one-stop shopping") for locating and ordering federal government information, including job announcements and tax forms; access to WWW sites, more than 130 government dial-up bulletin boards, and other U.S. government information sources. FedWorld's Tax Forum Search -- United States. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) -- 19921999 forms. Felon Voting: Should felons be allowed to vote? -- ProCon.org -- Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should felons be allowed to vote?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. Feminism at Feminist Utopia -- Colleen McEneany -- Feminist community site. Lots of pop-up ads. Feminist Gateway -- Feminist Majority Foundation -- List of resources related to domestic abuse and violence against women. Feminist Internet Gateway: Domestic Violence -- Feminist Majority Foundation -- Resource for hotlines, clinics, help organizations and more. ● Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) ● Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC) ● Fetal Tissue and Embryo Stem Cell Research: The March of Dimes, NIH, and Alleged Moral Neutrality -- Scott Klusendorf -- Stand to Reason -- Essay written against stem cell research. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (124 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Fifty States of the United States -- Pike Street Industries -- State bird, state flower, state motto, state nickname, state capital city, state song, and state tree; coastline in miles, land area, inland water area, highest point, lowest point; population; date of statehood; maps; other information and links. The Fifty States of the United States: Tennessee -- Pike Street Industries -- State bird, state flower, state motto, state nickname, state capital city, state song, and state tree; coastline in miles, land area, inland water area, highest point, lowest point; population; date of statehood; maps; other information and links. Fighting Drunk Driving -- Century Council -- Fighting alcohol abuse such as drunk driving and underage drinking problems. Funded by major U.S. distilleries. Filesharing: Let the Music Play -- Electronic Freedom Foundation -- Pro-filesharing interest group that is concerned with protecting individual internet users from government scrutiny, reforming copyright law, and ensuring that artists get sufficiently compensated. Final Reports of the Federal Building and Fire Building and File Investigation of the World Trade Center Disaster -- United States. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) -- Extensive details on how the World Trade Center towers collapsed after being hit by fuel-laden aircraft and recommendations on how to improve safety of future buildings. Financial Market Trends (OECD, SourceOECD) -- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- Analyses of, and statistics on, financial matters of topical interest or longer-term developments in specific financial sectors. It appears twice a year with each issue providing a brief update of trends and prospects in the international and major domestic financial markets.Among the topics that feature regularly in this publication are: Structural and regulatory developments in OECD financial systems; Trends in foreign direct investment; Trends in privatisation; Financial sector statistics covering areas such as bank profitability, insurance and institutional investors. Financing Campaigns -- America.gov Find It! By Audience - Workers -- United States. Dept. of Labor -- Compilation of useful government information sites, publications, and statistics related to employment. Find Statistics for an Area: -- nationalSTATISTICS -- This search allows you to find detailed statistics within specific geographic areas. Find Your Candidate for the 2008 Election -- VAJoe.com -- Tells what presidential candidate most closely matches your opinions on 23 specific issues that are pertinent to the upcoming election. ● Finding Government Documents on the Shelf -- Peabody Library ● Findlaw -- Text of U.S. federal and state cases, codes, statutes and regulations. ● FindLaw Cases and Codes: Supreme Court Opinions -- Findlaw Legal Resources -- U.S. Reports 150-, 1893-, browsable by year or volume, and U.S. Reports volume number and searchable by citation, party name, and full text. Also Federal Circuit Court Opinions, 1995-. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (125 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Findlaw: Drugs and Sports -- Legal news and information about drug use by athletes. See also Drugs in Sports Resources and Drug Policies for most major professional sports leagues. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Major League Baseball (MLB) National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) National Football League (NFL) National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) FindLaw Legal News: Immigration Law -- FindLaw -- This site is here to help you find solutions to your legal issues. Findlaw's Writ: Legal Commentary -- Covers current issues and contains an archive of columns. Findlaw: War on Terrorism -- FindLaw, Inc. -- Documents and background information regarding the global war on terror with a focus on legal issues. ● Finland -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Finland -- Statistics Finland ● Firearms and Gun Control -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Firearms and Liberty -- Historical and Contemporary online documents and many links. View that the Second Amendment secures all other rights retained by the individual and the states. First Amendment Center, Vanderbilt Univ. -- Charles Haynes -- Columns dealing with religion and public education. First Amendment Handbook -- Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press -- Legal information on the first amendment. FIRST: Facts on International Relations and Security Trends FIRST (Facts on International Relations and Security Trends) Reference Database -- International Relations and Security Network (ISN), Center for Security Studies and Conflict Research -- select a country and find infformation on conflicts, military expenditures, armed forces, government and political and other indicators. Log-in (free) required. First Gov for Kids -- Federal Citizen Information Center Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -- Responsible for migratory birds, endangered species, certain marine mammals, freshwater and anadromous fish, the National Wildlife Refuge System, wetlands, conserving habitat, and environmental contaminants. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ Coastal Conservation Programs Endangered Species Habitats file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (126 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Wetlands Inventory FWS Office Directory [by state]. Flag Desecration/Burning -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville Flag Desecration Chronology -- United States. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, Democratic Members Flag of the United States of America -- Duane Streufert -- History and facts about the flag, a selection of patriotic writings, and opinions on the proposed constitutional amendment. Focus on the Family -- family.org -- Conservative organization dedicated to strengthening the family. [Unavailable 1-17-06] Follow the Money -- National Institute on Money in State Politics -- Database tracking political contributions in all 50 states. Executive branch departments -- Agriculture [its agencies] Commerce [its agencies] Defense [its agencies] Education [its agencies] Energy [its agencies] Health and Human Services [click on its agencies] Homeland Security [its agencies] Housing and Urban Development [its agencies] Interior [its agencies] Justice [its agencies] Labor [its agencies] State [its agencies] Transportation [its agencies] Treasury [its agencies] Veterans Affairs [its agencies] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) -- U.S. -- Attempts to eliminate hunger and raise living conditions through agricultural improvements, resource conservation and management, and establishing reliable supplylines. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Covers foodborne illness, nutrition, dietary supplements; prescription, generic, and over-the-counter drugs; pacemakers, contact lenses, Lasik surgery, and hearing aids; and much more. Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- Provides a directory to credible, accurate, and practical resources for consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government personnel. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- Provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Covers food facts, lifecycle issues, health management, food assistence, research, statistics, and other resources. Food Consumption -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -Covers food supply and use, food expenditures and consumptions, food pyramid, and other topics. Food Consumption [ERS/USDA Briefing Room] -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- Covers food supply and use, food expenditures and consumption, food pyramid, and other topics. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (127 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Food Consumption, Prices, and Expenditures -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) Food Defense and Terrorism -- United States. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Food (except meat and poultry) -- Food and Drug Administration -❍ Phone: 301-443-1240 (Emergency Only) Food, Globalization, and Politics -- Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. We are the only organization in the US focused exclusively on promoting the views and interests of the nation's estimated 50 million organic and socially responsible consumers. Food Labeling & Nutrition -- United States. Food and Drug Admin. (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) -- Report on food labeling and disclosure of nutrition and dietary information on food. Food Safety Education -- Partnership for Food Safety and Education -- The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) is a not-for-profit organization that unites industry associations, professional societies in food science, nutrition and health, consumer groups, and the U.S. government to educate the public about safe food handling. Food Safety Education and Consumer Information -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Stamp Program Data -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Food Stamp Studies -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Food - USA.gov for Consumers (consumer.gov) -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) and others -- Fruits and vegetables, labeling, meat and poultry, nutrition, product recalls, safety, seafood information, and other education topics. Footnote and Citation Style Guides [MLA, APA] -- Lehigh Univ. Libraries FORCES International -- Consumer rights non-profit organization advocating the education of the individual citizen to make his/her own choice regarding smoking. ● Foreign Affairs (1) -- EBSCOhost Business Source Premier -- Full-text online since 1964. ● Foreign Affairs (2) -- Proquest -- Full-text online since 1987. ● Foreign Affairs - The Terrorist Attack on America -- Council on Foreign Relations -- Articles and essays about the attacks of Sept. 11. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (128 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Trade of the United States (FATUS) [ERS/USDA Data] -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -- Calendar year, fiscal year, year-to-date, and monthly value of U.S. farm exports, imports, and trade balance.Aggregates several thousand HTS codes into 213 agricultural groups most used by the public. Foreign Aid in the National Interest -- United States. Agency for International Development (USAID) -Reports on the last five decades, as well as future challenges, of international development assistance and its influence on national security. Foreign and International Law Resources on the Internet: Annotated -- Univ. of Cornell Law Library Foreign and International Materials -- Louisiana State Univ. -- Includes general resources, international organizations, and information arranged by country or region. Foreign Commerce and Aid (Statistical Abstract of the United States) -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides data on the exchange of goods, services, and capital between the United States and other countries; international investments; and foreign assistance programs. Foreign Consular Offices in the United States -- United States. Dept. of State -- Foreign consular offices and officers in the United States; includes contact information. earlier (1999) ed.. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Country Profiles -- U.S. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) -- Summary of foreign direct investment data organized by country. Foreign Entry Requirements -- United States. Dept. of State -- For U.S. citizens traveling as tourists or on business. Foreign Exchange Rates (G.5) (Monthly) [FRB] -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) -Historical information up to the latest month. Click here for latest release. Foreign Exchange Rates (H.10) (Weekly/Daily) [FRB] -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) -Issued weekly; contain daily information. Also provides historical information. ● Foreign Exchange Rates (H10) [FRB]/latest -- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ● Foreign Government Links -- Jim Ronningen -- Univ. of California at Berkeley ● Foreign Government Resources on the Web -- John Downey -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Foreign Government Resources on the Web: Europe -- John Downey -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Foreign Governments -- Northwestern Univ. ● Foreign Governments: Asia and the Pacific -- John Downey, Univ. of Michigan file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (129 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Foreign Governments: Central and South America and the Caribbean -- John Downey, Univ. of Michigan ● Foreign Governments: Constitutions, Laws, and Treaties -- Univ. of Michigan ● Foreign Governments: Middle East and North Africa John Downey, Univ. of Michigan ● ● ● ● Foreign Governments: North America - Canada -- Univ. of Michigan Library -- Collection of links about Canadian government. Foreign Governments: Sub-Saharan Africa -- John Downey, Univ. of Michigan Foreign Investment in Latin America and the Carribean -- U.S. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Carribean Foreign Labor Trends -- United States. Dept. of Labor. Bureau of International Labor Affairs. -- Information on labor institutions, practices, and recent key developments in the countries reported. Covers about 20 individual countries. Issued 2002-2004. ● Foreign Per Diem Rates -- United States. Dept. of State ● Foreign Policy (1) -- Proquest -- Full-text online since 1986. ● Foreign Policy (2) -- JSTOR Archive -- Full-text online since 1970 - except most recent three years. ● Foreign Policy Association ● ● ● ● Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) -- Features articles, publications, transcipts, and testimonies on issues of U.S. foreign policy. Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), 1861-1976 (HeinOnline) -- United States. Dept. of State -- The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Volumes published over the last two decades increasingly contain declassified records from all the foreign affairs agencies. Full text covers 1861-1976. (Vanderbilt IP addresses only) Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), [1863-1958] -- United States. Dept. of State via Univ. of Wisconsin -- The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Covers 1863 to 1958 of with missing volumes being added by Univ. of WisconsinMadison as they are acquired and processed. Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), 1961- -- United States. Dept. of State -- The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Volumes published over the last two decades increasingly contain declassified records from all the foreign affairs agencies. Broad online coverage begins with the Kennedy Administration and continues through the Nixon-Ford Administrations. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (130 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Foreign Relations & the Department of State -- Cindi Wolff -- Univ. of California at Berkeley -- Covers major publications, oral histories, declassified documents, records from the National Archives, and selected Internet resources. Foreign Service Links -- United States. Dept. of State -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Diplomatic List-- Foreign embassies and officers in the United States; includes contact information. See also Foreign Consular List (1999). Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts--U.S. embassy and consular offices and officers in other countries; includes contact information.[PDF] Foreign Per Diem Rates U.S. Embassies and Other Diplomatic Embassies--Home pages for U.S. embassies in other countries. Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) - Country Reports on Terrorism 2005, Chapter 8 -- United States. Dept. of State. Office of Counterterrorism. -- List of foreign organizations that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended. Also available in PDF format. Foreign Trade Information System -- Organization of American States (OAS) -- Regulations, trade agreements, and statistics. Foreign Trade Statistics Foreign Trade Statistics -- United States. Census Bureau -- Includes press releases, trade highlights, country/product trade data, state export data, historical series, and other information. Forms and Applications -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -- Extensive A-to-Z list of online government forms, applications, and services. Forms and Publications (IRS) -- United States. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -- See also the main IRS site. Forms from the Feds -- Saundra Williams -- Forms for copyright, IRS, passports, patents and trademarks, immigration, veterans, federal acquisitions regulation, DOE, HHS, FDA, FCC, Health Care Financing Admin., National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and others. Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) -- Non-profit non-governmental organization dedicated to educating Americans about the Arab-Israeli conflict and the issues that it presents. Foundations of Political Theory -- American Political Science Association (APSA) -- Links to political philosophy journals and texts. (Unavailable 2-16-06) Fractured Fundamentalisms -- Beliefnet -- Article discussing the nature of relgious fundamentalism and offering a comparison of the beliefs of Osama bin Laden and traditional Islam. Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) -- U.S. -- International treaty addressing the concern of emissions and global warming through multilateral and cooperative action. Author of Kyoto Protocol. See file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (131 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm also the entire text of the Kyoto Protocol. ● France -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● France -- National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Complaints -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- Offers consumer information for homeowners and tenants: know your rights, file a complaint, healthy homes for healthy children, deceptive home improvement contractors, mortgage interest and fee overcharges, paying for information on reverse mortgages for seniors, paying to get your HUD refunds, bad landlords in federal housing, and more. FRB Statistics: Releases and Historical Data -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) -"Statistics: Releases and Historical Data." FRED®: Federal Reserve Economic Data -- United States. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Economic Research Division. -- A database of over 3000 U.S. economic time series. You can download data in Microsoft Excel and text formats and view charts of data series. Frederick K. Cox International Law Center War Crimes Research Portal -- Case Western Reserve University School of Law -- Contains weblinks and articles related to international humanitarian law. Free Congress Foundation -- Conservative think tank focused on the "cultural and moral decay of political correctness". Free Data -- Gene Shackman Free Expression After September 11th -- National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) -- This site "catalogs the various incidents of censorship and suppression of speech that are a direct result of the events of September 11th." Free Speech Coalition (FSC) -- Advocating First Amendment protections and freedom of speech for the adult entertainment industry. Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) -- Third Draft of the FTAA as well as information on key issues of the treaty for many sectors of civil society. Freedom Forum -- Focused exclusively on fostering First Amendment freedoms--free speech & free press. See also its First Amendment page. Freedom From Hunger -- Promotes self-help programs to build the capacity of individuals and communities to overcome root causes of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. Freedom from Religion Foundation -- Organization of "Freethinkers"--secularists, agnostics, atheists, humanists, rationalists. Freedom House -- Non-governmental organization that promotes the advance of freedom around the file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (132 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm globe. Includes publications such as Nations in Transit, Freedom in the World, and Freedom of the Press. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Freedom of Expression -- Julia Van Camp -- California State Univ., Long Beach -- Controversy over the National Endowment for the Arts. Frequently Asked Film and Video Copyright Questions -- Univ. of California - Berkeley Frequently Asked Questions: Engineer Support to Operation Iraqi Freedom -- United States. United States Army Corps of Engineers Frequently Asked Questions of the U.S. Government -- FirstGov.gov -- A-to-Z list of popular government related questions. Also provides a list of topics by department and agency. Frequently Used Sites Related to U.S. Federal Government Information -- Larry Romans, Kevin Reynolds, and Jennifer McMullen, Federal Documents Task Force (FDTF) Fresh Water Website: Water Pollution -- Environment Canada (EC) -- Water pollution policy and legislation in Canada. Freshwater Related Programs -- U.S. Environment Programme -- UN-affiliated programs, departments, and activities that address water resource issues such as groundwater pollution. See also Marine and Coastal Area Programs. Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) -- Quaker views on public policy. Includes Issues We Work On. Friends of the Earth -- Dedicated to protecting the planet from environmental degradation; preserving biological, cultural, & ethnic diversity; and empowering citizens to have an influential voice in decisions affecting the quality of their environment & their lives. From Automobiles to Zip Codes: Online Government Information for Library Staff Members -- Larry Romans, Kevin Reynolds, and Amy Stewart-Mailhiot -- Designed as an introduction to library staff members who do not have much experience using government information. ● Frontline -- PBS and WGBH -- "So You Want to Buy a President?" ● frontline: beyond baghdad: map: iraq's people and politics| PBS ● ● ● Frontline: Target America -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Includes a timeline covering attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with officials such as Caspar Weinberger and Bud McFarlane, and an overview of the evolution of Islamic terrorism, starting from 1968. Fruits & Veggies Matter -- United States. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) -- Information, links, and publications related to diet and nutrition and fruits and vegetables. FTC Releases Report on the Marketing of Violent Entertainment to Children -- Federal Trade file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (133 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Commission (FTC) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fuel Economy -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) -- Information for the consumer about conserving fuel used by motor vehicles. Includes Fuel Economy Guide, which has statistics on fuel economy by car model for years 2000-2006. Fund for Animals -- Animal protection organization. Fur Commission USA -- Represents 420 mink-farming families on 330 farms in 28 states, and advocates for fur-farming in general. Future of Iraq -- Alan P. Larson -- U.S. Department of State Future of Iraq Portal -- Justin Alexander -- General index site with a collection of links about the Iraqi war, culture, civil society, government, and the reconstruction effort. Future of Music Coalition -- Organization of like-minded artists and workers for the music industry that are interested in developing and promoting new technologies (such as "pay" filesharing sites) to decentralize control over the music industry and make it easier for independent artists to succeed. FXConverter Currency Converter -- OANDA.com -- Includes FXHistory--historical currency exchange rates. G8 Information Centre -- Univ. of Toronto -- Research, scholarly articles, general information, and web resources on the Group of 8. Galaxy Directory: Military -- LOGIKA Corp. -- General compilation of U.S. military-related links, including history, tactics, equipment, etc. ● Gallup Poll -- Gallup Organization ● Gallup's Top 10 -- Synopses of the top 10 policy issues identified by the American public in Gallup polls. ● Gambling -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Gambling and Crime Among Arrestees: Exploring the Link -- United States. National Institute of Justice ● Game Ratings & Descriptor Guide (ESRB) -- Entertainment Software Rating Board ● Gaming: Selected Internet Resources -- Univ. of Nevada Library ● Gaming Studies Research Center -- Univ. of Nevada-Las Vegas ● Gangs -- Robert Walker -- Gang-related pages. ● Gangs -- United States. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) -- Includes summary, facts file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (134 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and figures, legislation, publications, programs, and related resources. ● ● ● ● ● ● Gas Mileage Guide -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -Fuel efficiency ratings for most comercially available motor vehicles. Gay and Lesbian Adolescents (Facts for Families Series) -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Gay & Bisexual Male Youth Suicidality Studies -- Pierre J. Tremblay -- A general overview of the causes and consequences of GBLT-youth suicide, including links to research and other related resources. Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) -- Largest national network of parents, students, educators and others. Safe K-12 schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and tansgender people. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,& Transgendered Disabled Veterans of America (GLBTDVA) -- Sgt. Sharon Fitzpatrick Smith (Ret.) Gay Marriage Opinion Polls -- PollingReport.com -- A collection of polls on public opinions on gay marriage conducted by different sources. ● Gay marriage, same-sex parenting, and America's children. ● Gay Parent Magazine -- On-line magazine for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender parenting. ● ● GDP and the National Income and Product Account (NIPA) Historical Tables -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis -- Interactive access to National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA) tables. Some tables give data from 1929. Gender Equity/Title IX -- Good Sports Inc. -- Discusses the important facts of Title IX and also provides web links to other Title IX resources. ● Gender Issues -- Galaxy ● General Foreign Government Resources -- Jim Church -- Univ. of California at Berkeley ● ● ● ● General International Resources -- Jim Church -- Univ. of California at Berkeley -- Index of International Government Organization (IGO) web directories and research guides. General Services Administration (GSA) -- United States. Genetic Non-Discrimination: Examining the Implications for Workers and Employers -- Committee on Education and the Workforce Serial No. 108-71. Hearing before the Subcom on Employer-Employee Relations to examine proposals to prevent workplace discrimination based on genetic testing, which predicts an individual's hereditary predisposition to certain diseases. Genetic Science Learning Center (GSLC) -- Genetic Science Learning Center (GSLC) -- Covers basic genetics, genetic disorders, genetics in society, and genetic thematic units. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (135 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Genetics -- Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD) Geneva International -- Inter-Survey Consultants -- Very basic information about international organizations. GeneWatch UK -- "GeneWatch UK is a not-for-profit group that monitors developments in genetic technologies from a public interest, environmental protection and animal welfare perspective." Genocide Studies Program -- Yale University -- The Genocide Studies Program at Yale University's MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies conducts research, seminars and conferences on comparative, interdisciplinary, and policy issues relating to the phenomenon of genocide, and has provided training to researchers from afflicted regions, including Cambodia, Rwanda, and East Timor. The GSP also maintains research projects on those catastrophes, on the Nazi Holocaust, the genocide in Bosnia, and on colonial and indigenous genocides. The Program is an affiliate of the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies and is sponsored by the Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School Geographic Comparison Tables -- United States. Census Bureau -- 2000 Summary Files 1 through 4 and redistricting (PL 94-171) Summary File, 108th Congress District Summary File, and 1990 Summary Tape File 1. Select data set, geographic area, and tables. The Geographic Learning Site -- United States. Dept. of State -- Designed to assist teaching of geography and foreign affairs to students in grades K-12. Geographic Names -❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● U.S. Gazetteer--U.S. Census Bureau Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)--U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)--domestic geographic feature names GEOnet Names Server--National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA)--foreign geographic feature names Geologic Hazards -- United States. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) -- Site links to information about geologic hazards such as landslides and earthquakes. George W. Bush's Decision on Stem Cell Research -- United States. The White House GEOS Open-File Reports -- United States. Geological Survey (USGS), General Earthquake Observation System (GEOS) -- Open-File Reports of earthquake and aftershock data collected by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) General Earthquake Observation System (GEOS) project in Menlo Park, California. ● Germany -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Germany -- Statistiche Bundesamt ● Get IPDL -- Ujihara Kazuya -- Download (Windows only) patent documents from the USPTO (U.S.), JPO (Japan), esp@cenet (Europe), DEPATISnet (Germany), and other free patent document delivery sites. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (136 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names -- J. Paul Getty Trust GI/MS Staff Blog -- A communication and training tool for the Government Information & Media Services staff of Vanderbilt University's Central Library. Gibraltar -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] Gilmore Commission Reports -- RAND organization -- Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction GISc Resources for Hurricane Katrina -- This website collects resources related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in response to Hurricane Katrina and in disaster recovery. Includes articles, maps, satellite images, GIS data, and news about research opportunities related to the hurricane. From the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science. GLAAD: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation -- Promoting fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a mean of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation. GLBT Historical Society -- Collects, preserves, and exhibits a variety of historical, cultural, and artistic materials relating to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender communities, identities, and practices. Also includes other sexual minorities. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) -- Committed to ending vitamin and mineral deficiencies in developing world through food fortification projects. Receives funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and other sources. The Global Century: Globalization and National Security -- United States. Institute for National Strategic Studies (National Defense Univ) Global Change Research -- United States. Geological Survey -- Includes research data and reports on the processes involved in environmental change and the impacts of these changes. Global Connections: The Middle East -- PBS Global Distribution of Poverty -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Columbia University -- Global, national, and subnational datasets and maps. Global Employment Trends for Women, 2004 -- U.S. Global Health: The Middle East -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of Global Health Affairs -- News and country information related to health in the Middle East. Global Issues - Global Warming -- Provides background information as well as information on international conferences relating to global warming. Global Legal Information Network file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (137 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) -- United States. Library of Congress -- Provides a database of national laws from countries around the world. Global Legal Monitor -- United States. Law Library of Congress -- This electronic resource, provided by the Law Library of Congress, provides frequent updates of new legal developments around the world. Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space Global Policy Forum -- Non-governmental organization that monitors UN activities and provides news, analysis, research, and general information about international relations and globalization. Includes section devoted to globalization. The Global Politics of Abortion -- Worldwatch Institute -- Report focusing on the issue of abortion in a global public policy context, particularly in the areas of public health, human rights, and social questions. Global Programme against Terrorism -- U.S. Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention (ODCCP) -Includes Definitions of Terrorism. The Global Reach of Al-Qaeda, Dec. 18, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-390) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. Global Terrorism Database (GTD) -- United States. National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) -- Open-source database including information on terrorist events around the world since 1970. For each GTD incident, information is available on the date and location of the incident, the weapons used and nature of the target, the number of casualties, and -- when identifiable -- the identity of the perpetrator. Global Trade Watch -- Public Citizen -- Non-profit activist group that fights against corporate globalization and "unfair" trade. Global Trends 2015: A Dialogue About the Future With Nongovernment Experts -- United States. National Intelligence Council (NIC) -- Projections about population, natural resources and the environment, science and technology, the global economy, future conflicts, and the major regions. See also mirror site: http://infowar.net/cia/publications/globaltrends2015/ Global War on Terrorism -- United States. Air Force Counterproliferation Center -- Comprehensive index site with a focus on military issues. Global Warming -- Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) -- Examines effects of global warming and discusses legislation. Global Warming & Energy -- Sierra Club -- Environmental group discusses the impact of global warming and politics involved. Global Warming FAQ -- United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin. (NOAA) -- Explians global warning and gives trends and evidence for the greenhouse effect. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (138 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Global Warming International Center -- Global Warming International Center (GWIC) -- Disseminates information on global warming science and policy in more than 120 countries. Sponsors unbiased research supporting the understanding of global warming and its mitigation. Global Warming Related Grantee Reports -- Pew Charitable Trusts -- Contains full-text reports on various aspects of climate change, including Danger in the Air: Unhealthy Levels of Air Pollution in 2003. globalchange.gov -- United States. Global Change Data and Information System (GCDIS) -- Covers atmospheric systems, ecological and biological systems, human dimensions of global change, ocean systems, solar influences, aquatic systems, and related topics. Includes data sets and statistics. [not available 9-2-08] Globalization -- Athabasca Univ. -- Peer-reviewed journal published by the International Consortium for Alternative Academic Publication (ICAAP). Current and archived issues available with no registration or fee. Globalization -- YaleGlobal Online Magazine -- Flagship publication of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. Includes database of articles on globalization by various reputable newspapers and periodicals. Globalization 101: A Student's Guide to Globalization -- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace -News and issue briefs for students from a reputable non-partisan, non-governmental research institution. Globalization - Business and Human Rights -- U.S. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights -International human rights standards have traditionally been the responsibility of governments, aimed at regulating relations between the state and individuals/groups. In view of the increased role played by corporate actors at both the national and international level, the United Nations human rights machinery is considering the scope of business' human rights responsibilities and exploring ways for corporate actors to be accountable for the impact of their activities on human rights. However, the practical meaning of the link between business and human rights remains unclear for many and there remains substantial debate over which human rights can and should apply to business, and in what way. Globalization (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) -- Stanford Univ. Metaphysics Research Lab. -Entry in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Sections include "Globalization in the History of Ideas", "Globalization in Contemporary Social Theory", and "The Normative Challenges of Globalization". The Globalization Website -- Emory Univ. -- Excellent starting point for general information for the interested student, citizen, or educator. Covers topics such as theories, issues, news, organizations and people, as well as a glossary. Also includes links to other websites related to globalization. Globalization White Papers -- The American Prospect -- Articles and additional resources on globalization from a Liberal think-tank. GlobalResearch.ca -- Centre for Research on Globalisation -- Montreal-based independent research and media group of writers, scholars, journalists and activists that publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on global processes and issues. Globalwarming.org -- National Consumer Coalition (NCC) -- Information about the science behind global warming and discussion about the economic impact of reducing emissions. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (139 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Globus and NTDB [National Trade Data Bank] -- STAT-USA -- GLOBUS (Global Business Opportunities) provides daily trade leads and procurement leads. NTDB (National Trade Data Bank) provides access to Country Commercial Guides, Market Research Reports, and Best Market Reports; export opportunities by industry, country, and product; import and export statistics; and demographic, political, and socio-economic conditions in over 200 countries. The International Trade Library contains more than 40,000 documents related to international trade that are full-text searchable and searchable by country or product. GLOBUS and NTDB also provide daily foreign exchange rates. Vanderbilt IP addresses only. Glossary -- United States. Census Bureau -- shows the many geographic types for which data are available and the hierarchical relationships between geographic types. ● A Glossary of Political Economy Terms -- Dr. Paul M. Johnson -- Auburn University ● Go Ask Alice -- Columbia University ● ● ● ● ● ● Go Vote -- Working Assets and Mobile Voter -- Access to registering vote online and advice regarding where to go for additional election information needed to make an informed choice this election year. Gobierno USA Informaccion en Espanol -- United States. GobiernoUSA.gov GODORT Handout Exchange -- Larry Romans and Grace York, American Library Association Government Documents Round Table -- Government information bibliographies, finding aids, and other library resources. GODORT International Organizations -- American Library Association: Government Documents Round Table -- SB 11-29-07; DA 5-13-08; MS 10-02-08 The Golden Door: Immigration Images from the Keystone-Mast Collection -- UCR/California Museum of Photography -- Provides information on 22 million immigrants and ship's crews who arrived at Ellis Island and the Port of New York between 1898 and 1924. Searchable by name. Information on ships and ship manifests available. Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health -- FindLaw.com -- An unofficial synopsis of the case in which the Massachusetts Supreme Court required the state to allow gay marriage. ● Google. Abuse -- Google ● Google. Campaigns and Elections -- Google -- Directory by category (subject or country) and web page. ● Google. Climate Change. -- Google ● Google. Democracy -- Google Directory ● Google Directory: Advocacy -- Google -- Link to web pages of advocacy organizations. ● Google Directory. Election 2008 -- Google ● Google Directory. Embassies and Consulates. By Country of Origin -- Google -- Embassies arranged file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (140 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm by country represented, ● Google Directory. Embassies and Consulates. By Location -- Google -- Embassies arranged by country in which located, ● Google Directory. Flag Desecration -- Google ● Google Directory: Globalization -- Google ● Google Directory: Government by Country -- Google ● Google Directory: Military Spending -- Google ● Google Directory. Terrorism -- Google -- Links to websites arranged by topic. ● Google Directory. Terrorism. Terrorist Organizations -- Google -- Links to websites arranged by organization. ● Google. School Choice -- Google ● Google. Stem Cells -- Google ● Google. U.S. Elections -- Google ● ● ● ● Google U.S. Government Search (formerly Uncle Sam) -- Google -- Searches all U.S. federal, state and local government .gov and .mil sites, as well as select government sites with .com, .us, and .edu domains (e. g., .usps.com, .ca.us, and ndu.edu). GOP.gov -- Hot topics, newsroom, floor info, mutlimedia archives, govt websites, issue focus. Gorbachev Foundation -- International research institute that tackles issues within Russia as well as other countries around the world. GovBenefits.gov: Your Benefits Connection -- United States. FirstGov -- Provides information on government benefits. Find applicable benefits by state, category, life event, or by completing a questionaire. ● GovCon.com: Government Contracts & Contractors -- VertMarkets, Inc. ● GOVDOC-L User Guide -- Including a searchable Archive: (1990-1991/1994-2000) or (2001-2002). ● ● GOVERNMENT 101: Introduction -- Project Vote Smart -- Basic tutorial on American politics, including information on Congress, political parties, campaign finance, the Constitution, elections, state government and more. Government Databases Available on the Web -- St. Mary's Univ., San Antonio, TX file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (141 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Government Documents for Business -- New Orleans Public Library via Univ. of Michigan Library -- List of the most important government documents, with descriptions, in alphabetical order. Also includes applicable websites and call numbers. ● Government Documents: Internet Library for Librarians -- Vianne Tang Sha, InfoWorks Technology Co. ● Government Documents on Energy -- Purdue Univ. Library ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Government Documents on the Environment -- Purdue Univ. Library -- Web index covering environmental laws, agencies concerned with the environment, congressional documents, and many additional resources. Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) -- Lesley Pease, Syracuse Univ. Government Documents Round Table of Tennessee (GODORT-TN) -- Tennessee Library Association (TLA) Government Information Government Information, Microforms, and Statistical Services (GIMSS) -- Lou Malcomb, Indiana Univ -- Indiana University at Bloomington Library's government documents office, with links to many regional, national, and international topics, as well as a detailed statistics section. Government Information on World Terrorism -- Luke Griffin, Illinois Institute of Technology Government Information Web Page Template -- Government Information Technology Committee (GITCO) of the American Library Association -- Web page template for government information prepared to help the small- or medium-sized library to design and maintain a web page for government information. ● Government Information--What's New: Recently Added Sites -- Infomine. Univ. of California, Riverside. ● Government: Judicial Branch -- Yahoo!, Inc. ● Government, Law and Society -- English Server (e-server) ● Government, Law and Society: Political Theory -- Iowa State Univ., English Server -- Primary documents of political theory. ● Government of Canada ● Government of Ireland ● Government Periodicals -- Univ. of Kentucky, Louisville ● Government & Politics of South Asia -- South & Southeast Asian Studies Dept., Columbia Univ. ● Government Printing Office (GPO) Catalog -- Access to 1,500 US Government information databases file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (142 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm regarding government documents with full text. Available to all users. ● Government Procurement Standards -❍ ASSIST-Quick Search--Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) Free direct access to nearly 100,000 full text DoD Specifications and Standards. ❍ Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (Fedspecs)--U. S. General Services Admin. (GSA). ❍ Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS)--STINET, Dept. of Defense ● Government Publications Network -- Bernan ● Government Resources: New Additions This Week -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Government Resources on the Web -- Univ. of Michigan Document Center -- U.S. and foreign governments and international organizations. Government Views of Iraq -- Grace-Ellen McCrann -- City College of New York -- Mostly primary sources: Central Command briefings, Congressional Research Service reports, Congressional resolutions and legislation, crisis in Iraq 2003, embedding journalists, energy resources, general background, Geneva Conventions and Protocols, human rights, inspection reports to the United Nations, maps, Presidential communications, reconstruction, religious freedom, sanctions and the oil-for-food programme, U.S. Policy towards Iraq, weapons of mass destruction. Governments on the WWW -- Gunnar Anzinger -- Links by world region and by institution (head of state, parliament, or political party, for example). For a complete list arranged by country, see Worldwide Governments on the WWW. Governors' Races -- National Governors Association -- State-by-state list of governors running for election. GovInfo: Government on the Web -- University of British Columbia Library -- Provides links to international government information on the web. Includes government databases, directories, reports, statistics, and statutes. Allows searching by region, level of government, content, format, and topic. GovStats: Census of Agriculture -- Oregon State Univ. -- Formerly Government Information Sharing Project. GovTrack.us -- Legislation and Congressmember activity tracker created by Josh Tauberer, a first-year grad student at the University of Pennsylvania. Tracking reports can be put into e-mails or into RSS feeds. GovTrack draws information from THOMAS, House and Senate pages, Congressional Budget Office, and Federal Election Commission (indirectly) GPO Access -- United States. Govt. Printing Office (GPO) -- Most popular government site. Search by branch or topic for offical government versions of executive, legislation, and judicial information. Search and retrieve full-text from more than 50 official online databases arranged in an alphabetical list and by branch of government. See also Help Tools. ❍ Federal Resources Organized by Topic ("Browse Topics")--government information arranged by subject--in partnership with Oklahoma State University Edmon Low Library and volunteers around the file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (143 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● GPO Access [Librarians] -- United States. Govt. Printing Office (GPO) -- Most popular government site. Search by branch or topic for offical government versions of executive, legislation, and judicial information. Search and retrieve full-text from more than 50 official online databases arranged in an alphabetical list and by branch of government. See also Help Tools. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● country. Search the Federal Government through the USA.gov search engine Statistics--for each broad topic (agriculture, energy, etc.) links to major federal Internet sites for statistics on that topic Browse Topics--topical pathfinders based upon The Subject Bibliography Index--in partnership with Oklahoma State University Edmon Low Library and volunteers around the country. FDLP Desktop--news, information, and communication for and about the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) Government Information Locator Service (GILS). GILS records identify public information resources within the federal government, describe the information available in these resources, and assist in obtaining the information. Browse GILS records by agency. Locator Tools and Services--links to government information in the the Federal Depository Library Program Electronic Collection (FDLP/EC) and at other Federal government agency sites. Search the Federal Government through the USA.gov search engine Statistics--for each broad topic (agriculture, energy, etc.) links to major federal Internet sites for statistics on that topic See also What's New, What's New at the GPO Web Site, and New Electronic Titles--new additions to the Federal Depository Library Program Electronic Collection (FDLP/EC) during the most recent four weeks. GPO Publication Reference File (PRF) Master Index -- Claitor's Law Books and Publishing Division -Lists about 15,000 in-stock and 15,000 out-of-print titles issued by the U.S.Government Printing Office (GPO). Graduated Driver's Licensing - Issue Brief -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) -- This article discusses the policy of graduated driver's licensing, including links to related resources on the issue. Graduated Licensing Laws -- Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) -- Provides the current state provisions for each stage of graduated licensure for young drivers. Grandfather Economic Report Series -- Conservative website lobbying to increase military spending and decrease social expenditures. GrantsNet -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Graphical Census Overlays -❍ A set of census overlays for google earth are available to download here. ❍ Google Earth can be found here. Grassroots Recycling Network (GRRN) -- Seeks to eliminate the waste of natural and human resources -to achieve Zero Waste. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (144 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Great Britian and Northern Ireland -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Great Iraq Conflict Coverage -- CYBERJOURNALIST.NET ● The Great Steroids Debate: How have drugs changed baseball? -- Los Angeles Times -- LA Times oped column and response debating the role of steroids in baseball's offensive explosion in the 90's. ● greatschools.net -- School information for public, private and charter schools nationwide. ● Greece -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Greece -- National Statistical Service of Greece ● ● ● ● Green Book: Overview of Entitlement Programs -- United States. House. Committee on Ways and Means -- Provides program descriptions and historical and current data on Medicare, health care expenditures, health insurance, the elderly, families with children, and other health topics. From the House Committee on Ways and Means. To search for documents in the 2004 Green Book, select "WMCP: 108-6 -2004 Green Book" before entering your search. Green-e: Renewable Energy Certification Program -- Information about renewable energy choices for the consumer. Includes Pick Your Power. For those living in TN, see also TVA Green Power Switch. The Green Papers: 2008 Primary, Runoff, and General Elections -- Richard E. Berg-Andersson & Tony Roza -- TheGreenPapers.com -- Information regarding the 2008 elections, including state-by-state statistics. The Green Papers: Election 2008: Primary, Caucus, and Convention Phase - January 2008 thru September 2008 -- TheGreenPapers.com -- Covers the allocation of delegates for the Democratic and Republican parties. "Delegate Selection and Voter Eligibility" gives for each state whether it has a closed or open primary, a caucus or convention, and whether votes are awarded proportionately or winner-take-all. The Democratic Party refers to PLEO delegates, which are "Party Leaders and Elected Officials." ● Green Parties of North America ● Green Parties World Wide -- Global Greens ● Green Party - 2004 Platform ● ● ● Green Power Network -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy -- Collection of information about commercially-available "green" power opportunities and how companies pursue them. Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- U.S. Environment Program (UNEP), GRID-Arendal -- Interactive map displaying the current and projected emissions of parties to the Kyoto protocol, as well as the net change in emissions. Greenpeace International -- Action-oriented environmentalist group covering many issues, including: file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (145 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Stop climate change Defending Our Oceans Protect ancient forests Say no to genetic engineering Eliminate toxic chemicals Greenpeace - Ozone Crisis -- Greenpeace Ozone Internet Project -- Focuses on global warming and stratospheric ozone depletion in local and national areas. Contains several resources on air pollution in general. ● The Greens -- Green Party USA ● Gross Domestic Product -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) ● Gross State Product -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) ● Groups that promote hatred & homophobia under the guise of "family values" -- The Bibble Pages ● Guardian Unlimited: What the papers say in the Middle East -- United States. Guardian Unlimited ● Guernsey -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] ● Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Elementary ... ● ● A Guide for Writing Research Papers (APA) -- Capital Community College, Hartford, CT -- Based on Styles Recommended by The American Psychological Association (APA). A Guide to Disability Rights Laws -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ). Civil Rights Division. -Overview of U.S. federal civil rights laws that target the issue of equal opportunity for people with disabilities. PDF version also available. ● A Guide to Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Disaster Assistance -- United States. FEMA ● Guide to Foreign and International Legal Databases -- New York Univ. Law School ● ● ● Guide to Foreign Statistical Abstracts [National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks] -- United States. Census Bureau -- URLs for recent statistical abstracts for member nations of the Organizationfor Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Russia. All sources contain statistical tables on a variety of subjects for the individual countries. Many provide text in English as well as in the national language(s). Guide to Freely Available International Data Resources -- Economic and Social Data Service (ESDS) -Provides links to selected sources of freely available international data. Also includes links to national data archives, national statistics institutes, international and regional organizations, and resources on methodology, standards and good practice in international data. Guide to Impeachment and Censure Materials Online -- JURIST: The Law Professors' Network -Impeachment primers, Constitutional and statutory provisions, Andrew Johnson and Watergate, file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (146 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm impeachment procedures, Supreme Court cases, censure: Clinton, academic opinion and public opinion polls, and recommended books and articles. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Guide to Latin American Reference Sources -- New York University Guide to Law Online: Nations -- United States. Law Library of Congress -- Has an annotated list of servers, Gophers and other online sources that provide free access to legal information and/or information on the governmental systems of nearly all the world's nations. Useful for finding information on major officials, basic facts and statistics, human rights reports, and legal documents like constitutions. Available information varies by country. Guide to Law Online: Terrorism Law -- United States. Law Library of Congress Guide to Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior -- Stanford Univ. and Univ. of Michigan. American National Election Studies (ANES). -- Index of ANES statistical tables on public opinion and electoral behavior. Guide to State Statistical Abstracts -- United States. Census Bureau -- For each state lists information and links about most recent statistical abstract or equivalent. A Guide to the NSA Eavesdropping Debate -- National Public Radio (NPR) -- General information, frequently asked questions, history of electronic wiretapping, and legal arguments about the question of domestic surveillance. Guide to the Patriot Act -- Univ. of California at Santa Barbara Guide to U.S. Elections and Voting -- Gerri Foudy and Lisa Russell, Univ. of Maryland, College Park -Lists non-partisan and partisan sources of information on U.S. elections, voting, and political parties, including sources of voting records, campaign finance and polling data. Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals -- APA Online -- Provides guidelines that were developed by the American Psychological Association (APA) for use by psychologists working with nonhuman animals. Gulf/2000 project -- Columbia University Gulf Coast Recovery Office -- United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -Information on the recovery effort taking place along the Gulf Coast. Gun Control -- SpeakOut.com Gun Control and Terrorism: FBI Could Better Manage Firearm-Related Background Checks Involving Terrorist Watch List Records -- Report examining issues related to use of terrorist watch list records in conjunction with criminal background checks for prospective firearms purchasers, including extent to which criminal background checks have resulted in valid matches with terrorist watch list records, procedures for providing Federal counterterrorism officials with relevant information from valid-match background checks, and extent to which FBI monitors handling of such background checks by States. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (147 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Gun Control Legislation -- Grace York -- Univ. of Michigan Gun Control Legislation in the 108th Congress -- William J. Krouse -- United States. Congressional Research Service Gun Laws, Gun Control & Gun Rights -- Bernard J. Hibbitts, Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Law -- JURIST: The Legal Education Network -- "A resource for individuals on all sides in the ongoing controversy over the legal status of guns in the United States." ● Gun Owners of America -- No compromise gun Lobby. ● Guns in School -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) ● Gutenberg ● Habitat for Humanity International -- Organization dedicated to building houses for families in need. ● HALT--An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform -- HALT ● Handbook of Latin American Studies (HLAS) Online -- United States. Library of Congress (LOC) ● ● ● Handbook of Statutory Rape Issues -- Noy S. Davis and Jeffiner Twombly -- United States. Dept. of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), American Bar Assoc. (ABA) Center on Children and the Law -- A framework for analyzing and interpreting state statutory rape legislation and its development over time. HAPA Issues Forum -- Dedicated to enriching the lives of Asian Pacific Islanders of mixed heritage and developing communities that value diversity. HAPI Online -- Hispanic American Periodicals Index -- Provides information about Latin America since 1970 and offers analysis of current political, economic, and social issues. ● Harmony Helps: A Progress Report on State Government Internet Presence -- NASCIO ● Harris Poll Online -- HarrisPollOnline.com ● ● ● Hastings Center, The (HC) -- Bioethics research institute focused on issues of care and decision making at the end of life, public health priorities, and new and emerging technologies. Hate Crime Statistics -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Hate Crime: The Violence of Intolerance -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Community Relations Service (CRS) -- Publication detailing DOJ efforts to mediate and prevent the commission of hate crimes in communities around the country. ● Hate Crimes -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Hate Crimes -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) -- See also the FBI's Hate Crime file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (148 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Statistics. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hate Crimes Information -- Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) -- News, reports, resources, and links by an anti-hate-crime organization. Hate Crimes Legislation: Unequal Treatment under the Law -- TraditionalValue.org -- Opposes hate crime legislation. Hate Crimes on Campus: The Problem and Efforts fo Confront It -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance -- Publication about reducing hate-crime occurence on college campuses. Hate Crimes Research Network -- Portland State University -- Based at the Department of Sociology of Portland State University in Oregon, the Hate Crimes Research Network is designed to link academic research that is being done on the topic of bias motivated crime. Hate Crimes - Statistics, Legislation, Publications, and Related Resources -- United States. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) -- Includes summary, facts and figures, legislation, publications, programs, and related resources. Hate Speech -- TheFreeDictionary.com -- Discusses the controversy of hate speech, legal aspects in the United States, and arguments against legal restrictions, plus much more. Hate Speech -- Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia -- Wikipedia, an online user-edited encyclopedia, provides this entry on hate speech. Defines hate speech and discusses related controversy and legislation. Hate Speech on Campus -- American Civil LIberties Union (ACLU) -- This Q & A article by the ACLU examines the issue of policies related to hate speech versus First Ammendment rights on college campuses. Dated 1994, but still applicable today. Hate Speech on the Internet -- Cyber-Rights and Cyber-Liberties -- Covers the laws of the UK, EU, US, and Canada that regulate the availablilty of hate related materials on the internet. Hazara.net -- Hazara.net -- Details religious persection of Hazara men, women, and children during the 19th through 21st centuries in Afghanistan, Pakistan and elsewhere. ● Heads We Win -- National Defense Research Institute ● Health: Addictions: Substance Abuse: Alcoholism ● ● ● Health and Nutrition Links -- Subway.com -- Various links to credible research and information sites related to issues on health and nutrition. Health and the Environment -- National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) -- Major environmental health threats to public health and how they can be prevented. Health Care -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DoL). Bureau of Statistics. -- Extensive information on the file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (149 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm health care industry from the Department of Labor's Career Guide to Industries. ● ● ● Health Care -- United States. Whitehouse.gov -- News, speeches, and information pertaining to President Bush's health care policies. Health Care -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DoL) -- Various fact sheets on health care coverage, as well as results of compliance surveys for nursing homes. Health Care -- Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) -- Barack Obama's issue page on health care from his Senate website. ● Health Care and Clinical Ethics -- Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD) ● Health Care Costs -- United States. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Health Care Financing Review - Overview -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -The subscription journal of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It presents information and analyses on a broad range of health care financing and delivery issues. Health Care - healthfinder.gov -- United States. Dep. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Consumer guides to health insurance. Health Care Links -- United States. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) -- Links to various health care resources on the VA website, including "Health Benefits & Services", "National Center for Patient Safety", and "Facility Locator". Health Care Professionals and Relief Personnel Worker Page -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Topics include "Individual Healthcare Personnel", "Groups of Healthcare Personnel", "Information for Those About to be Deployed", "Health and Safety Information on Hurricane Katrina". Health Care Report Card Compendium -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Directory of health care "report cards" which provide comparative information on the quality of health plans, hospitals, medical groups, individual physicians, nursing homes, and other providers of care. Health Care: Topics -- United States. Science.gov (Dept. of Energy) -- Links to relevant government websites. Health Care — Veterans Health Administration -- United States. Dept. of Veteran Affairs (VA) -- VA healthcare frontpage. Includes links to information on health care benefits, health care plans, and much more. Health Clubs and Exercise Equipment -- Federal Trade Commission -❍ Phone: 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) Health Consequences of Underage Alcohol Use in North Carolina -- United States. North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics (SCHS) -- Statistical study in 1998 concluding that available sources of health statistics are insufficient to fully describe the negative impact of underage drinking on public health. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (150 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Health Effects of Air Pollution -- World Resources Institute The Health Effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke -- Smoke-Free Environments Law Project -- Index of studies supporting the conclusion that second-hand smoke is a threat to public health. Health - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to agencies that produce statistics. Health Information -- United States. National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Browse alphabetically or by category, enter search terms, or look at popular topics. Health Information Tennessee (HIT) -- U.S. Department of Health -- Includes alphabetical, data year, and topic indexes, publicatios by title and by year, vital statistics data sheets, and other information. Health Insurance Information -- United States. Census Bureau -- Reports and data on health insurance as well as a section with specific definitions. Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu -- National Public Radio (NPR) -- Collection of NPR news reports describing the spread of a new strain of avian influenza in Southeast Asia. ● [Health] Online Newsletter -- Healthfinder ● Health - Social Statistics Briefing Room (SSBR) -- United States. White House ● ● ● ● Health Statistics - Tennessee -- U.S. Department of Health -- Includes alphabetical, data year, and topic indexes, publicatios by title and by year, vital statistics data sheets, and other information. Health, United States -- United States. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) -- Annual report on trends in health statistics, includes a chartbook with text and figures and a trend tables section with detailed data tables. Health - USA.gov for Consumers (consumer.gov) -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) and others -- Aging/elder care, dieting/weight control, disease (AIDS, alcohol, cancer, heart, etc.), drugs, exercise/fitness, medical procedures, product recalls, safety/accident prevention, smoking, and other health topics. Healthfinder -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Consumer access to dozens of sites and groups on topics such as AIDS, allergies, cancer, diabetes, drug information, heart disease and stroke, mental health, and substance abuse. ❍ ❍ ❍ Health Library--Includes five major sections -- all topics; prevention & wellness; diseases and conditions; alternative medicine; and featured topics--as well as medical databases, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. Within each section except featured topics, click on the initial letter of the topic you want. Just For You--Health information by age, ethnicity, gender, and ability Health Care Consumer Information--Background on health care providers, ratings of hospitals and nursing homes, guides to health insurance, how to report fraud or make a complaint, and privacy file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (151 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● issues. Directory of Healthfinder Organizations--Enter any part of a name or an acronym. Healthfinder by Topic -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- A gateway consumer health information web site--selected online publications, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable health information for the public. Healthfinder - Euthanasia -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Healthy Competition Campaign -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association -- Educates parents, teens, and coaches about performance enhancing drugs. A Healthy Diet -- WomensHealth.gov -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health -- Questions and answers about a healthy diet. Healthy People -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) healthywomen.org -- National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) -- National clearinghouse for women's health information. Hearing: A New Initiative to Combat Child Hunger. September 26, 2006. S.Hrg.109-934. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations Hearing: A Review of the Tools to Fight Terrorism Act. September 13, 2004. S.Hrg. 108-918. Serial No. J-104-94. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Adding Hezbollah to the EU Terrorist List. June 20, 2007. Serial No. 110-79. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Addressing the Problem of African-American Male Unemployment. March 8, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-107. -- United States. Congress. House. Joint Economic Committee Hearing: Agroterrorisms Perfect Storm: Where Human Animal Disease Collide. June 21, 2006. Serial No. 109-97. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security Hearing: American Innovation at Risk: The Case for Patent Reform. February 15, 2007. Serial No. 1108. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: An Update: Piracy on University Networks. March 8, 2007. Serial No. 110-29. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Armed and Dangerous: Confronting the Problem of Border Incursions. February 7, 2006. Serial No. 109-60. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security Hearing: Assessment of Risks at the Northern Border and the Infrastructure Necessary to Address file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (152 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Those Risks, Joint Hearing. August 8, 2006. Serial No. 109-95 -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: Best Practices for Making College Campuses Safe. May 15, 2007. Serial No. 110-36. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor Hearing: Beyond Iraq: Envisioning a New U.S. Policy in the Middle East. July 19, 2007. Serial No. 110101. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Beyond the September Report: What's Next for Iraq?, Joint Hearing. September 6, 2007. Serial No. 110-109 (Foreign Affairs); Serial No. 110-87 (Armed Services). -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Hearing: Breaking the Methamphetamine Supply Chain: Law Enforcement Challenges. September -United States. Congress. Senate. Commitee on Senate Finance Hearing: Calling on the League of Arab States to Acknowledge the Genocide in the Darfur Region of Sudan and to Step up Their Efforts to Stop the Genocide in Darfur; Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Immediately and Unconditionally Release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, and Other Political Prisoners and Prisoners of Conscience, and for Other Purposes; and Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Markup on H. Con. Res. 7, H. Res. 243 and H. Res. 272, April 19, 2007. Serial No. 110-52. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Central and Eastern Europe: Assessing the Democratic Transition. July 25, 2007. Serial No. 110-102. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Climate Change and Water Supply, to Receive Testimony on the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Supply and Availability in the United States, and Related Issues From a Water Use Perspective. June 6, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-130. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Becoming Americans: U.S. Immigrant Integration (Continued). May 23, 2007. Serial No. 110-39. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Becoming Americans, U.S. Immigrant Integration. May 16, 2007. Serial No. 110-27. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Business Community Perspectives. June 6, 2007. Serial No. 110-41. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform. February 28, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-110. Serial No. J-110-13. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Commitee on Judiciary Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Government Perspectives on Immigration Statistics (Continued). June 19, 2007. Serial No. 110-43. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (153 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Government Perspectives on Immigration Statistics. June 6, 2007. Serial No. 110-42. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Impact of Immigration on States and Localities. May 17, 2007. Serial No. 110-28. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Perspectives From Faith-Based and Immigrant Communities. May 22, 2007. Serial No. 110-37. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: The Future of Undocumented Immigrant Students. May 18, 2007. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Constitutional Limitations on Domestic Surveillance. June 7, 2007. Serial No. 110-45. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Credit Card Practices: Fees, Interest Charges, and Grace Periods. March 7, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-76. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing: Dangerous Exposure: The Impact of Global Warming on Private and Federal Insurance. April 19, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-147. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing: Do the United States and Europe Need a Missile Defense System?, Joint Hearing. May 3, 2007. Serial No. 110-54. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Economic Opportunity and Poverty in America. February 13, 2007. Serial No. 110-11. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means Hearing: Election Reform: Auditing the Vote. March 20, 2007. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration Hearing: Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, Joint Hearing on H.R. 923, June 12, 2007. Serial No. 110-31. -- United States. Congress. House. Commitee on Judiciary Hearing: Empowering Local Law Enforcement to Combat Illegal Immigration. August 25, 2006. Serial No. 109-243. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform Hearing: Empowering Shareholders on Executive Compensation: H.R. 1257, the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act. March 8, 2007. Serial No. 110-10. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services Hearing: Ensuring Artists Fair Compensation: Updating the Performance Right and Platform Parity for the 21st Century. April 19, 2007. Serial No. 110-49. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (154 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: Ensuring Executive Branch Accountability. March 29, 2007. Serial No. 110-12. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Ensuring Fairness and Accuracy in Elections Involving Electronic Voting Systems. April 18, 2007. Serial No. 110-5. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing: Ensuring Our Economic Future By Promoting Middle-Class Prosperity. January 31, 2007. S. Hrg. 110-102 -- United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee Hearing: Examine the Current Pet Food Recall, Special Hearing. April 12, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-172. -United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Apropriations Hearing: Examining Innovative Approaches to Covering the Uninsured Through Employer-Provided Health Benefits. March 15, 2007. Serial No. 110-10. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Education and Labor Hearing: Extremist Madrassas, Ghost Schools, and U.S. Aid to Pakistan: Are We Making the Grade on the 9/11 Commission Report Card? May 9, 2007. Serial No. 110-17. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing: Federal Funding for the No Child Left Behind Act, Special Hearing. March 14, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-28. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations Hearing: Gasoline Prices, Oil Company Profits, and the American Consumer. May 22, 2007. Serial No. 110-51. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing: H.R. 900, Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007; and H.R. 1230, Puerto Rico SelfDetermination Act of 2007, Legislative Hearings. March 22, 2007 and April 25, 2007. Serial No. 110-8. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources Hearing: Halliburton and U.S. Business Ties to Iran. April 30, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-101. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation Hearing: HIV Prevention: How Effective is the Presidents Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR). September 6, 2006. Serial No. 109-239. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform Hearing: Hurricane Katrina: Stopping the Flood of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. December 6, 2006. S. Hrg. 109-930. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing: Hybrid Cars: Increasing Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Oil Dependence. July 20, 2006. Serial No. 109-233. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform -- HOUSE GOVERNMENT REFORM Hearing: Hybrid Cars:Increasing Fuel Efficiency and Reducing OilDependence. July 20, 2006. Serial No. 109-233. GPOStock No. 552-070-36226-6. $12.00. GPO AccessDependence. July 20, 2006. Serial No. 109-233. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (155 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: Identity Theft: Innovative Solutions for an Evolving Problem. March 21, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-62. Serial No. J-110-22. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Impact of Ledbetter v. Goodyear on the Effective Enforcement of Civil Rights Laws. June 28, 2007. Serial No. 110-38. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Impact of No Child Left Behind on English Language Learners. March 23, 2007. Serial No. 110-14. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor Hearing: Importing Success: Why Work-Family Policies from Abroad Make Economic Sense for the United States. June 14, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-168. -- United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee Hearing: International Food Aid Programs: Options to Enhance Effectiveness. May 24, 2007. Serial no. 110-67. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: International Trafficking in Persons: Taking Action to Eliminate Modern Day Slavery. October 18, 2007. Serial No. 110-119. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Iran's Nuclear Impasse: Next Steps. July 20, 2006. S.Hrg. 109-666. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security Hearing: IRAQ: DEMOCRACY OR CIVIL WAR? September 11, 2006. Serial No. 109-247. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform Hearing: Iraq: Is Reconstruction Failing? May 22, 2007. Serial No. 110-75. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Iraqi Benchmarks: An Objective Assessment. September 5, 2007. Serial No. 110-108. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Iraqi Reconstruction: Reliance on Private Military Contractors and Status Report. February 7, 2007. Serial No. 110-11. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing: Is OSHA Working for Working People?, on Examining the Effectiveness of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). April 26, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-40. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health Education Labor and Pensions Hearing: Is There a Human Rights Double Standard?: U.S. Policy Toward Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Uzbekistan. June 14, 2007. Serial No. 110-62 -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Is This Any Way to Treat Our Troops? Part II: Follow-Up on Corrective Measures Taken at Walter Reed and Other Medical Facilities Caring for Wounded Soldiers. May 17, 2007. Serial No. 11016. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (156 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: Islam and the West: Searching for Common Ground. July 18, 2006. Serial No. 109-948 -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Isolating Proliferators and Sponsors of Terror: The Use of Sanctions and the International Financial System to Change Regime Behavior, Joint Hearing. April 18, 2007. Serial No. 110-55 (Committee on Foreign Affairs). Serial No. 110-22 (Committee on Financial Services). -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs Hearing: Legal Options to Stop Human Trafficking. March 26, 2007. S.Hrg. 109-142. Serial No. J-11024. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Making Communities Safer: Youth Violence and Gang Interventions That Work. February 15, 2007. Serial No. 110-14. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Military Power of the People's Republic of China. June 22, 2006. H.A.S.C. 109-112. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services Hearing: National Flood Insurance Program: Issues Exposed by the 2005 Hurricanes, Joint Hearing. June 12, 2007. Serial No. 110-39 (Committee on Financial Services). Serial No. 110-46 (Committee on Homeland Security). Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services and Homeland Security Hearing: Nigeria at a Crossroads: Elections, Legitimacy and a Way Forward. June 7, 2007. Serial No. 110-80. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Oil Dependence and Economic Risk. June 7, 2006. S.Hrg. 109-950. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations Hearing on FBI Counterterrorism Efforts, June 6, 2002 -- United States. Congress. Senate. Judiciary Comm. -- Also available in text version. Hearing: Our Business Tax System: Objectives, Deficiencies, and Options for Reform. September 20, 2006. S.Hrg. 109-953. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Commitee on Finance Hearing: Paying for a College Education: Barriers and Solutions for Students and Families. May 1, 2007. Serial No. 110-29. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor Hearing: PEPFAR: An Assessment of Progress and Challenges. April 24, 2007. Serial No. 110-58. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Perspectives on Climate Change. March 21, 2007. Serial No. 110-23 (Energy and Commerce); Serial No. 110-14 (Science and Technology) -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy, Commerce, Science, and Technology Hearing: Perspectives on Natural Disaster Insurance. March 27, 2007. Serial No. 110-19. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (157 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: Piracy of Intellectual Property. May 25, 2005. S.Hrg. 109-989. Serial No. J-109-22. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Prescription Drug Abuse: What Is Being Done to Address this New Drug Epidemic? July 26, 2006. Serial No. 109-237. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform Hearing: Preserving Prosecutorial Independence: Is the Department of Justice Politicizing the Hiring and Firing of U.S. Attorneys? February 6, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-61. Serial J-110-10. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Preserving the Rule of Law in the Fight Against Terrorism. October 2, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-200. Serial No. J-110-34. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Presidential Signing Statements under the Bush Administration: A Threat to Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law? January 31, 2007. Serial No. 110-6. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Private Health Records: Privacy Implications of the Federal Government's Health Information Technology Initiative. February 1, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-114. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing: Proposed Legislation on Iraq. March 20, 2007. Serial No. 110-57. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Protecting the Right to Vote: Election Deception and Irregularities in Recent Federal Elections. March 7, 2007. Serial No. 110-9 -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Public Diplomacy in the Middle East and South Asia: Is the Message Getting Through? May 16, 2007. Serial No. 110-69. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Reforming Section 115 of the Copyright Act for the Digital Age. March 22, 2007. Serial No. 110-33. -- United States. Congress. House. Commitee on the Judiciary. Hearing: Restoring Checks and Balances in the Confirmation Process of United States Attorneys, on H.R. 580, March 6, 2007. Serial No. 110-22. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Role of Family-Based Immigration in the U.S. Immigration System. May 1, 2007. Serial No. 110-26. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Russia on the Eve of National Elections. October 30, 2007. Serial No. 110-120. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Shaping the Message, Distorting the Science: Media Strategies to Influence Science Policy. March 28, 2007. Serial No. 110-17. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (158 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: Shortfalls of the 1986 Immigration Reform Legislation. April 19, 2007. Serial No. 110-16. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Shortfalls of the 1996 Immigration Reform Legislation. April 20, 2007. Serial No. 110-25. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: South America and the United States: How to Fix a Broken Relationship. June 19, 2007. Serial No. 110-85. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Strengthening the Middle Class: Ensuring Equal Pay for Women. April 24, 2007. Serial No. 110-24. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor Hearing: Subprime and Predatory Lending: New Regulatory Guidance, Current Market Conditions, and Effects on Regulated Financial Institutions. March 27, 2007. Serial No. 110-18. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial Services Hearing: Terrorism Risk Assessment at the Department of Homeland Security. November 17, 2005. Serial No. 109-58. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on homeland Security Hearing: The 2007 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and the Promotion of Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy. March 29, 2007. Serial No. 110-56. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: The Aging Workforce: What Does it Mean for Businesses and the Economy? February 28, 2007. S.Hrg. 110-68. Serial No. 110-3. -- United States. Senate. House. Committee on Aging Hearing: The Authority to Prosecute Terrorists Under the War Crimes Provisions of Title 18. August 2, 2006. S.Hrg. 109-949. Serial No. J-109-103. -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: The Current Situation and Military Operations in Iraq. November 15, 2006. H.A.S.C. 109-92. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services Hearing: The Food and Drug Administration's Critical Mission and Challenges for the Future. May 1, 2007. Serial No. 110-24. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing: The Future of TSA's Registered Traveler Program. November 3, 2005. Serial No. 109-54. -United States. Congress. House. Commitee on homeland Security Hearing: The Quadrennial Defense Review: Goals and Principles. September 14, 2005. H.A.S.C. No. 109-82. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services Hearing: Trafficking in Persons, Joint Hearing. June 21, 2006. Serial No. 109-90. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations Hearing: U.S. Assistance to the Palestinians. May 23, 2007. Serial No. 110-70. -- United States. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (159 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hearing: U.S. Military Transition Teams in Iraq. December 7, 2006. H.A.S.C. No. 109-97. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services Hearing: U.S. Policy Challenges in North Africa. June 6, 2007. Serial No. 110-76. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: U.S. Policy Options in the Iraq Crisis. July 17, 207. Serial No. 110-99. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: U.S. Re-Engagement in the Global Effort to Fight Climate Change. May 15, 2007. Serial No. 110-68. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Update on the Use of Combat Helmets, Vehicle Armor and Body Armor by Ground Forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. June 15, 2006. H.A.S.C. No. 109-122. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services Hearing: Violence in Central America: Briefing and Hearing. June 26, 2007. Serial No. 110-78. -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Weaponizing Space: Is Current U.S. Policy Protecting Our National Security? May 23, 2007. Serial No. 110-18. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform Hearing: Welfare and Work Data. July 14, 2005. Serial No. 109-25. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means Hearing: Will Real ID Actually Make Us Safer? An Examination of Privacy and Civil Liberties Concerns. S.Hrg. 110-113. Serial No. J-110-33. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Hearing: Working in a War Zone: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Civilians Returning From Iraq -United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foriegn Affairs Hearing: World Refugee Day: Addressing the Needs of African Refugees. June 20, 2007. Serial No. 110-81. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearings -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -❍ Afghanistan's Humanitarian Crisis: Is Enough Aid Reaching Afghanistan? October 10 and November 15, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-235) (text and PDF) ❍ The Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States, October 6, 1998 (S. Hrg. 105-847) (text and PDF) ❍ Contributions of Central Asian Nations to the Campaign Against Terrorism, December 13, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-397) (text and PDF) ❍ Countering the Changing Threat of International Terrorism: Report of the National Commission on Terrorism, June 15, 2000 (S. Hrg. 106-867) (text and PDF) ❍ Domestic Preparedness in the Next Millennium, April 20, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-424) (text and PDF) ❍ Extremist Movements and Their Threat to the United States, November 2, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-297) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (160 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● (text and PDF) The Global Reach of Al-Qaeda, December 18, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-390) (text and PDF) The International Campaign Against Terrorism, October 25, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-234) (text and PDF) An Overview of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy and President Clinton's Decision to Grant Clemency to FALN Terrorists, September 14, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-259) (text and PDF) Sudan and Terrorism, May 5, 1997 (S. Hrg. 105-223) (text and PDF) The Taliban: Engagement or Confrontation?, July 20, 2000 (S. Hrg. 106-868) (text and PDF) Terrorism Preparedness: Medical First Response, September 22, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-100) (PDF) The Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Diseases, September 5, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107124) (text and PDF) U.S. Military's Capabilities to Respond to Domestic Terrorist Attacks Involving the Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction, May 1, 2001 (text) What's Next in the War on Terrorism, February 7, 2002 (S. Hrg. 107-417) (text and PDF) Heartland Institute -- Supports parental choice in education, choice and personal responsibility in health care, market-based approaches to environmental protection, and privatization of public services. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) -- Seeks the rescue, reunion, and resettlement of threatened Jews. Also responds to the migration needs of other people who are threatened and oppressed. Height & Weight Tables -- Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. -- Choose "Fitness and Exercise" and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Help America Vote Act of 2002 -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- Details an act passed in 2002 to assist states in migrating from punch card systems. Help America Vote Act of 2002 Help for Victims of Drunk Driving -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ). Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC). -- Links to resources on drunk driving, victim services, prevention programs, and support. Help or Hindrance: Can Foreign Aid Prevent International Crises? -- CATO Institute Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive (HIPS) -- Strives to address the impact that HIV/AIDS, STIs, discrimination, poverty, violence and drug use have on the lives of individuals engaging in sex work. Hemp.Net -- A variety of Internet services for the "hemp community," especially dealing with hemp legislation. The Heritage Foundation -- Well-known conservative think-tank, with policy information on many different subjects. The Heritage Foundation: Budget -- Election issue information (budget) by a conservative policy analysis organization. The Heritage Foundation: Crime -- Election issue information (crime) by a conservative policy research and analysis organization. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (161 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● The Heritage Foundation: Education -- Description and analysis of education issues from a conservative policy research organization. The Heritage Foundation: Election Issues -- Election issue information by a conservative policy research and analysis organization. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Budget Crime Education Energy and Environment Labor Urban Issues The Heritage Foundation: Energy and Environment -- Environmental policy opinion and analysis from a conservative political research organization. The Heritage Foundation: Labor -- Labor-related information from a conservative policy research and analysis organization. The Heritage Foundation: School Choice -- Conservative policy organization's website containing information on school choice, including information on each state, national and international research, and breaking news. The Heritage Foundation: Urban Issues -- Issues on urban reform and renewal from a conservative policy research and analysis organization. HHS Organizational Chart -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Click on agency names to connect to agency web page. HHS Pages for Parents -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) 'Hidden Costs' Double Price Of Two Wars, Democrats Say -- Josh White -- Democratic Caucus Washington Post The High Price of Cheap Drugs -- John E. Calfee -- American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention -- Education Development Center -- Helps "college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence." Higher Education Research Links -- Univ. of Texas - Pan American. Office of Institutional Effectiveness -Links to federal, state and higher education resources. Highlights of the Libertarian Party's "Ending the Welfare State" Proposal -- National Libertarian Commitee -- Outline of the Libertarian Party's proposal for eliminating welfare in the U.S. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (162 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● Highway Safety Research Center -- Univ. of North Carolina Highway Statistics -- United States. Federal Highway Admin. (FHWA) -- Includes Archives for annual editions from 1945. Summary to 1995 contains state-by-state information, some of which goes back to 1900. Hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 -- Embassy of India -- Information about the hijacking, terrorists involved, chronology of event, etc. Hispanic American Periodicals Index (HAPI) -- Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) -- Indexes journal articles published throughout the world on Latin America. ● Hispanic Population of the United States -- United States. Census Bureau ● Historic Party Platforms (from 1840 to present) -- American Presidency Project ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Historical Abstracts -- 500,000 records of writings on the history of all areas of the world except the United States and Canada. Contains indexing and abstracts. Historical Atlas of the Twentieth Century -- Matthew White Historical Global Financial Data -- Global Financial Data -- Global Financial Data offers several Sample Data series, to allow you to interactively experience the charting and graphing capabilities of the Global Financial Database. Although the source files contain daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual data, these sample data series only provide you with annual data. Historical Media Databases -- This page lists databases produced by states or their political subdivisions that provide online access to historical photographs, video, or audio. Historical Newspaper and Media Databases -- GODORT -- This page lists databases produced by states or their political subdivisions that index articles in newspapers, journals and magazines that may be historical or genealogical resources. In most cases the full article will not be online. In many cases the article will be available through Interlibrary Loan at your local library. Historical Newspaper Holdings -- Vanderbilt University Central Library -- Print sources of historical Latin American newspapers available at the Vanderbilt Univ. Central Library. Historical Patents and British Patent Numbers -- British Library Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970 -- Available in Central Library only. Please contact the Reference desk. History in the News: The Middle East -- SUNY-Albany -- Provides links to resources for the study of the Middle East The History of Eminent Domain -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Provides a brief history of eminent domain with links to sites about Kelo v. New London, laws, and the current debates over eminent file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (163 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm domain. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● History of UN Weapons Inspections in Iraq -- This paper draws on a number of different published and intelligencesources, including reports by UN personnel and non-Governmentalorganisations in its report of weapons inspections in Iraq. HIV/AIDS -- Yahoo! Health Directory -- Comprehensive collection of links to HIV/AIDS organizations, activist groups, support resources, and other related topics. HIV/AIDS Anonymous -- Outreach organization that helps HIV positive individuals or those with AIDS to make healthy lifestyle choices and provide support resources. HIV/AIDS Bureau -- United States. Health Resources and Services Admin., Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Information about government programs and services for HIV/AIDS patients. HIV/AIDS Health Center -- WebMD -- General resource focusing on health topics, including many links for support and treatment. HIV/AIDS Information -- United States. Specialized Information Services (SIS), National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- General index site about HIV/AIDS containing consumer health information, treatment options, drug overviews, clinical trial news, and outreach opportunities. HIV/AIDS Resource Center -- YourMedicalSource.com, Yahoo! Health -- General compilation of HIV/AIDS information. HIV/AIDS Surveillance -- United States. Center for Disease Control (CDC) -- Statistics on populations with HIV/AIDS, such as transmission type, life expectancy, estimated undiagnosed cases, etc. HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base -- United States. Bureau of the Census -- Information on the AIDS pandemic and on HIV infection in developing countries. HIV/AIDS Survey Indicators Databse -- The HIV/AIDS Survey Indicators Database provides an easily accessible comprehensive source of information on HIV/AIDS indicators derived from sample surveys. The database allows the user to produce tables for specific countries by select background characteristics, as well as country reports. Hobbes, Thomas -❍ Leviathan(1660)--Oregon State Univ. ❍ The Works of Thomas Hobbes--McMaster Univ. Includes: ■ De Cive (1651) ■ Elements of Law Natural and Politic (1640) Home Health Care -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville -❍ ❍ Health Insurance Nursing Homes and Long Term Health Care file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (164 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● Home Office| Security -- The UK's Home Office -- Site detailing current terrorist threats and preventative measures for the UK. Home Recording Rights Coalition -- "Dedicated to preserving your right to purchase and use home audio and video recording products for noncommercial purposes." Homeland and Defense: Exploring the Hart-Rudman Report, April 3, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-239) -- Also available in text version. Homeland Security -- United States. White House Homeland Security, April 10/11, 2002 (S. Hrg. 107-410) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations Comm. -- Also available in text version. Homeland Security Information Center -- United States. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) -General government resource for homeland security issuse such as health, chemical and biological attacks, emergency response and preparedness, and safety training. ● Homeless People’s Network ● Homes for the Homeless (HFH) ● ● ● ● Homosexuality Factor in the Youth Suicide Problem -- Pierre J. Tremblay -- A paper presented at the Sixth Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Banff, Alberta, October 11-14, 1995 on homosexual suicide. Homosexuality in America: Exposing the Myths American Family Association -- Christian group focusing on traditional family values. Hospital Compare -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Service (HHS) -- Information regarding hospitals throughout the country and the evaluation of their resources. Hot Topics and Issues Debates: Teen Drivers -- Insurance Information Institute -- This article discusses facts on automobile accidents involving teens, including statistics on fatalities, graduated driver's licenses, and state policies. ● Hot Topics: Terrorism on the U.S., Sept. 11, 2001 -- Carlos A. Diaz, Evergreen State College ● Hot Topics - U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leadership ● Hot Topics: Welfare -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● ● House Committee on Ways and Means -- United States. House of Representatives -- Official site of the chief tax-writing committee in the House. House Democratic Caucus file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (165 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● House Democratic Leadership ● HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 17 - School prayer, U.S. constitution ● House Judiciary Committee -- United States. House of Representatives ● ● ● ● [House] Judiciary Committee Report on Impeachment -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary via The Washington Post -- With supporting and dissenting views, with appendices, and resolution and articles of impeachment. House Prescription Drug Task Force -- United States. House of Representatives -- Reports and studies on prescription drug prices in the U.S. versus other countries, drug company profits, and other topics. House Republican Policy Committee Housing and Civil Enforcement Section Home Page -- United States. Dept. of Justice, Civil Rights Division ● Housing and Household Economic Statistics -- United States. Census Bureau ● Housing for Seniors -- United States. Admin. on Aging ● Housing Stats -- United States. Census Bureau ● ● ● ● ● ● ● How Can We Prevent the Damaging Effects of Air Pollution? -- Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues (ELSI) in Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory How E-Voting Will Work -- Kevin Bonsor -- Howstuffworks -- An article explaining how the new e-voting will work when it is implemented. How Eminent Domain Ran Amok -- Carla T. Main -- Policy Review -- Article about the abuse of eminent domain. How Far Is It? -- Bali Online How Presidential Debates Work -- Marshall Brain -- Howstuffworks -- An article explaining how the presidential debates work. How the 2008 U.S. Elections Will Be Financed -- United States. USInfo.State.Gov How the Electoral College Works -- Howstuffworks.com -- An article about how the electoral college works. ● How the Electoral College Works -- And Why It Works Well -- Cato Institute ● How Title IX is holding us back in Athens -- Phyllis Schlafly -- townhall.com file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (166 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● How to Effectively Locate Federal Government Information on the Web -- Patricia Cruse and Sherry DeDecker -- Covers governmental structure; search engines and subject indexes; laws, statistics, demographics and other useful data; major issues to consider. How to Find Standards -- Kresge Engineering Library. Univ. of California, Berkeley How to Find the Latest Business Data -- United States. Census Bureau -- Includes the statistics for the latest edition of these programs: Economic Census, County Business Patterns, Annual Survey of Manufactures, Foreign Trade: State Exports, and other data programs. Indicates whether data for each program is available for the U.S., States, Metro areas, Counties, Places, and ZIP codes. If you click on the name of the program, you may find links to earlier editions of the program. ● Howard Dean - Democracy for America ● HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care Official Home Page ● HUD's Homes and Communities Page -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- Community plans, resources, & ideas; buying, improving, & renting homes; fair housing laws; doing business with HUD; reports, analyses, & data on housing & community trends, issues, & programs; HUD's organization & programs; & FAQs. ● HUD User -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development ● Human Genetics Commission (UK) -- Human Genetics Commission (UK) ● Human Life International (HLI) -- International Pro-life organization. ● ● ● ● ● ● Human Life Review -- Human Life Foundation, Inc. (HLF) -- Archives of this Pro-life publication cover topics including abortion, euthanasia, and cloning. Human Rights -- The Fletcher School, Edwin Ginn Library, Tufts University -- Index of international and national governmental documents covering the topic of human rights. Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs - The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources -- Wayne A. Selcher -- Elizabethtown College -- Directory of web links. Human Rights Campaign Human Rights Campaign (HRC) -- Human Rights Campaign (HRC) -- HRC lobbies the federal government on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendeer and AIDS issues and educates the general public. See What's Happening in Your State & in Your Community for a state-by-state breakdown of marriage prohibition laws, relationship recognition in the U.S., statewide employment laws & policies, statewide hate crimes laws, parenting laws in the U.S., and statewide laws or policies affecting schools & educational institutions. Human Rights First -- Formerly known as the Lawyers Committee on Human Rights. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (167 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Human Rights First (HRF) -- Works in the United States and abroad to create a secure and humane world by advancing justice, human dignity and respect for the rule of law. Formerly the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights. Human rights information on the Internet, including relief and humanitarian aid efforts -- Institute for Global Communication (IGC) Human Rights Interactive Network -- "Your gateway to international human rights and humanitarian assistance." Human Rights Library -- Wayne A. Selcher -- Univ. of Minnesota -- Directory of human rights documents and materials. Includes search engine. Human Rights Watch (HRW) -- Group whose aims are protecting victims from discrimination, inhumane treatment, wartime abuses, and protecting political freedom worldwide. Investigates and exposes human rights violations. Includes Shielded from Justice : Police Brutality and Accountability in the United States, which examines common obstacles to accountability for police abuse in fourteen large cities representing most regions of the nation. Human Rights Watch on Israel and the Palestinian Authority -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) -- Briefing papers, publications, news releases, and opinions on Israeli and Palestinian human rights issues. Human Rights Web -- General overview of human rights, the legal basis for human rights, and how one can promote human rights. Human Sexuality -- Family Research Council (FRC) Human Stem Cell Research: All Viewpoints -- B.A. Robinson -- Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance -- Provides background information, possible proposals for the future, recent news, and links to essays and other stem cell research sites ● Humane Society of the United States -- The largest animal protection organization in the U.S. ● Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: Internet Resources -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Darfur's Displaced at Risk--United Nations Q&A: Sudan's Darfur Conflict-- BBC Sudanese Media Center Sudan: Conflict in Darfur [pdf]-- UK Parliament ● Humanities Text Initiative ● Hungary -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Hungary -- Hungarian Central Statistical Office ● Hunger Notes -- World Hunger Education Service -- Online magazine about hunger and poverty file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (168 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hurricane Katrina -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Contains information about governmental actions that have been taken in response to Hurricane Katrina as well as information for those looking to volunteer or donate to relief efforts. Hurricane Katrina: A Nation Still Unprepared; S. Rpt. 109-322, 2006 -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hurricane Katrina Disaster Information -- United States. Small Business Administration (SBA) -- Fact sheets and related information about disaster loans available to individuals and small businesses following Hurricane Katrina. Includes disaster notices detailing covered parishes and counties, load information with terms and amounts, and a list of SBA disaster recovery centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Hurricane Katrina Fraud Task Force -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) -- A task force established "to deter, detect, and prosecute instances of fraud related to the Hurricane Katrina disaster." Hurricane Katrina Home Page -- United States. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -Information on Hurricane Katrina featuring satellite images, aftermath photos, aerial images, and photos of the eye of the storm. Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana.gov -- "The State of Louisiana's official website for dissemination of information concerning hurricane Katrina. This website has been established to provide the latest information and resources regarding relief and assistance provided by the state government for citizens imapcted by Hurricane Katrina." Includes links to information about education, missing people, shelter and housing, animals and pets, financial assistance, road closures, and more. Hurricane Katrina Relief Information -- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- "Information for Food and Housing Assistance, Disaster Cleanup, Agency Resources, Recovery, Consumers, and for USDA personnel In the affected areas." This site provides news and information about USDA activites following Hurricane Katrina, such as relief programs for farmers, emergency food assistance, the Food Stamp and child nutrition programs, and the Rural Development program. Also includes links to related U.S. government sites. Hurricane Katrina: What Government Is Doing -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Hurricane Recovery -- USA.gov -- Information on government services and plans of action useful following hurricanes. Hurricane Recovery Resources -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -Recovery resources for citizens and HUD partners as well as ways citizens and businesses can help in the effort. Hurricane Response -- United States. National Institute of Health (NIH), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) -- "This site is targeted to provide useful and readily accessible environmental health information to public health, environmental health, and public safety workers and volunteers deployed to impacted communities." It features documents, Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, and links to information about chemical and biological pollutants, chemical exposure in humans, worker safety during flood cleanup, and other environmental health and emergency response topics related to hurricanes. Husband Abuse: An Overview of Research and Perspectives -- Leslie Tutty -- Health Canada file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (169 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Hydro Research Foundation -- Research institute educating the public about hydroelectric power and developments in the water power industry. IAEA & Iraq -- International Atomic Energy Agency -- Information about the weapons inspections regime, weapons of mass destruction, and nuclear proliferation concerning Iraq. ● Iceland -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Iceland -- Statistics Iceland ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ICRC in Iraq -- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) -- Humanitarian activities of the Red Cross in post-war Iraq. The ICYouSee Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web -- John R. Henderson, Ithaca College Library Idea Central: Health Policy -- Analysis of policy prescriptions that improve national healthcare and decrease healthcare costs. Idea Central: Welfare and Families -- The Electronic Policy Network -- Discussion of family issues, welfare reform, politics and policy from liberal and progressive authors. IDRC Library -- International Development Research Centre (IDRC) IDTF Professional Development Page -- GODORT International Documents Task Force (IDTF) -- Links to professional associations, collection development, IDTF programs, listservs, UN processing manual, and commercial vendor web sites. IFES -- International non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes the development of democratic societies. Provides research and news briefs on democratization issues, as well as a magazine, Democracy at Large. ● IMF Country Data -- U.S. International Monetary Fund ● IMF Publications (International Monetary Fund) ● Immigrants' Rights -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ● Immigration -- PollingReport.com -- Public opinion polls on immigration from various polling organizations. ● Immigration| Cato's Center for Trade Policy Studies ● Immigration and Customs Enforcement ● Immigration and Naturalization Fundamentals -- Ruth Ellen Wasem -- United States. Congressional Research Service (CRS) -- " Provides an introduction to immigration and naturalization policy, concepts, file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (170 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and statistical trends." ● ● Immigration and Refugees -- New York Times -- Various newspaper and journal articles related to issues on immigration. Immigration Bill| Illegal Immigration - FOXNews.com - FOXNews.com -- FOXNews -- Various articles related to immigration from FOX News website. ● Immigration, by George J. Borjas: The Concise Encyclopedia of ... ● Immigration Data ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Immigration Debate -- National Public Radio -- Features questions and answers about immigration debates (immigration policy in general, illegal immigrants and the U.S. economy, and the U.S.-Mexico border), and opinions about immigration from politicians and other leaders. Includes stories on guest workers, border control, public opinion of immigration laws, immigration rights protests, and related topics. The Immigration Debate in the Classroom 2006 -- SCORE (Schools of California Online Resources for Education) History/Social Science, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools -- Annotated links to classroom materials for learning about "the highly charged national debate on the issues of immigration reform and border security." Includes background documents, lesson plans, ideas for teaching controversial topics, and classroom activities (such as debates and letter-writing). Immigration Debate Resources -- The information collected here is intended to help teachers and discussion leaders who plan to address the immigration debate in the classroom or in community venues. Immigration Enforcement Within the United States -- April 2006 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report about "the regulation of those who violate [civil and criminal] provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)." Topics include types of immigration enforcement (such as deportation, detention, alien smuggling and trafficking, and immigration fraud), and resource allocation for interior and border enforcement. Includes data and charts. Opens directly into a PDF document. Provided by the Foreign Press Centers of the U.S. Department of State. Immigration FAQ Central -- Murthy Law Firm -- Q&A format. Immigration attorney provides detailed answers to many common questions about immigration. Also included are immigration bulletins and updates which contain recent developments and changes in immigration law. A comprehensive and easy to use resource. Immigration Forms and Fees -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Immigration Full Coverage on Yahoo! News -- Yahoo!News -- News, articles, and various links on the topic of immigration. Immigration History Research Center -- Regents of the University of Minnesota -- An interdisciplinary research center in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota. Founded in 1965, the IHRC promotes research on international migration with a special emphasis on immigrant and refugee life in the U. S. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (171 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Immigration... Introduction Immigration Issues -- Jennifer & Peter Wipf -- About.com -- Immigration information--your guide to immigration issues. Immigration Law Immigration Law & You -- American Immigration Lawyers Association -- Resources about immigration law for the general public, including reports, studies, and guides. Documents cover immigration basics, immigration lawyers, visas, voter registration, immigration reform, border control, and related topics. From the American Immigration Lawyers Association, an association of "attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law." Note: Access to some material is limited to members. Immigration-Related Detention: Current Legislative Issues -- Alison Siskin -- Congressional Research Service (CRS) Immigration Research Guide - Find Articles -- FindArticles -- Most recent articles on immigration from various publications. Immigration: The Demographic and Economic Facts Impact of a Smoking Ban on Restaurant and Bar Revenues -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Research article detailing the case study on revenues of restaurants and bars in El Paso, Texas, after the passage of Texas' most stringent public smoking ban. The study concludes that the smoking ban did not affect revenues of the establishments examined. Impact of Media Violence on Children -- United States. -- Transcript of June 26, 2007 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing. The Impact of the USA PATRIOT Act: An Update -- Free Expression Policy Project Impacts of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban: 1994-1996 -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice -- Research report detailing the effects of the assault weapons ban on crime, gun sales, etc. Impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. Energy Markets and Economic Activity -- United States. Energy Information Admin. (EIA) -- Economic analysis of the Kyoto Protocol and its effects on the US. Impaired Driving -- United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin., Impaired Driving Division Impaired Driving -- United States. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) -- Statistics on impaired driving, including occurrence, cost, at-risk groups, and an analysis of prevention strategies. Impeachment of President William Jefferson Clinton -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center -- Senate trial, House committee documents and floor debates, independent counsel reports, grand jury documents, historical materials, and other information. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (172 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Implementing the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan -- Transportation Research Board's National Cooperative Highway Research Program -- The Strategic Highway Safety Plan identifies key areas that affect highway safety and provides strategies to assist state departments of transportation in their safety efforts. This page discusses instituting graduated licensing for young drivers. Improving Our Ability to Fight Cybercrime: Oversight of the National Infrastructure Protection Center, July 25, 2001 (Serial No. J-107-22) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Judiciary Comm. -- Also available in text version. Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Links to other websites related to issues focusing on health, diet, and nutrition. ● In Defense of Animals -- Organization that works to protect the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals. ● In Defense of the Electoral College -- Cato Institute ● In Harm's Way: Suicide in America -- United States. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) ● In the Shadow of the Iraq War: America in Arab Eyes ● Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States -- Bartleby.com ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Income -- United States. Census Bureau -- Current and historical U.S. data on income, poverty, health insurance coverage, and more. Income - Economic Statistics Briefing Room (ESBR) -- United States. White House Income - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to agencies that produce statistics. Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States, 2004 -- United States. Census Bureau An Inconvenient Truth -- Paramount Classics -- Official website of the movie with information behind the claims from the movie and current trends in global warming. Also has a free, downloadable educational guide. Indecision 2008 -- Comedy Central -- Video clips, interviews, a news blog, and other humorous resources from Comedy Central featuring "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report". Independence Institute Independent Counsel Report (the Starr Report) and Responses -- United States. Office of the Independent Counsel and others -❍ Independent Counsel's Report to the United States House of Representatives--Kenneth Starr. Includes the Appendices and the Supplemental Material file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (173 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ Preliminary Memorandum Concerning Referral of Office of Independent Counsel --David E. Kendall, et al., Sept. 11, 1998 ● Independent Institute -- Promotes nonpartisan public policy research and debate. ● Independent Women's Forum (IWF) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Index of Congressional Research Service Reports - Chris Shays -- United States. Library of Congress (LC). Congressional Research Service (CRS) Index of Native American Resources on Internet Index to Legal Periodicals -- Index to Legal Periodicals & Books is a bibliographic database that cites articles from more than 615 legal periodicals and indexes some 2000 law books. Periodical coverage includes law reviews, bar association journals, university publications, yearbooks, institutes, and government publications. ILP covers all areas of jurisprudence, including recent court decisions, new legislation, and original scholarship. Indicators of School Crime and Safety -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Indicators of School Crime and Safety -Executive Summary -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -- Provides overview of the annual report on Indicators of School Crime. Includes statistics and link to complete report. Individual Countries and Governments Indonesia: Society and Culture -- WWW Virtual Library -- Dr T. Matthew Ciolek, Australian National University Indoor Air Pollution -- Mayo Clinic -- Article about radon, carbon monoxide, and tobacco smoke in the home. The Inducing Infringements of Copyrights Act of 2004 (Formerly known as the INDUCE Act) -- Public Knowledge -- Summary and analysis of an important and controversial bill proposed by Sen. Orrin Hatch (RUtah) in 2004 implicating Grokster and other filesharing networks, among many other possible targets, in inducing customers to commiting copyright infringement. ● Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) -- latest ● Industry Canada -- Strategis ● ● Industry Sector Analysis (ISA) Reports - US&FCS Market Research Reports -- U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) -- Each report covers cover a specific industry (e.g., toys and dolls). Choose country and choose "Industry Sector Analysis" as report type. Results include separate file for each chapter. Vanderbilt IP addresses only for first site, but not for second site. Industry Trade Policy -- United States. International Trade Admin. -- Provides a variety of reports, analyses and resources related to market access, trade agreements, trade disputes, and and the file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (174 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm implementation of trade law. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Influenza 1918 -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- General information regarding the 1918 influenza pandemic. Infoplease: Water Pollution -- Encyclopedia: Columbia University Press -- Definition of water pollution, along with indepth details of industrial pollution, other sources of water pollution, ocean pollution, the dangers of water pollution, and legislation and control. Information Circulars and Factsheets -- United States. Copyright Office. -- The circulars and factsheets provide basic information about registration, fees, compulsory licenses, law and regulations, and other aspects of the copyright process. Information for Women on Food Safety, Nutrition and Cosmetics -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) Information Quality WWW Virtual Library -- T. Matthew Ciolek and Irena M. Goltz -- List of online resources relevant for evaluation, development and administration of high quality scholarly networked information systems. Information Regarding Israel's Security (IRIS) -- Right-of-center non-governmental institution that educates the public about Israeli security issues and problems. Information Service Latin America (ISLA) Institute for Global Communications (IGC) -- (British and US Press of LA Events: Also in Central Library Ref. F 1401 .I536 or on Lexis). Information to Act -- 2act.org -- "Strategies, policies, action: a resource for the progressive community." Information USA (infoUSA) -- United States. Dept. of State -- Basic information for foreign audiences seeking information about American society, political processes, official policies, and culture. Initial Benchmark Assessment -- United States. White House -- A report compiled in accordance with Section 1314 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110-28) (the “Act”). It evaluates to what degree the goals outlined in the act have been accomplished and if any adjustments need to be made. Innovation on the Web: Everything Old Is New Again -- Saundra Williams, Univ. of Memphis -- Librarian Web activities. ● INS and the International Religious Freedom Act -- United States. Dept. of State ● InSITE -- Cornell Law Library -- Annotated list of useful law, politics, and government Web. ● ● The Inspector General's Independent Report on the FBI's Use of National Security Letters. March 20, 2007. Serial No. 110-21. -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Judiciary Instapundit.com -- Glenn Reynolds -- Political blog from Univ. of Tennessee law professor. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (175 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) ● Institute for Female Alternative Medicine (IFAM) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies -- The Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies -- An independent think tank addressing issues that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Institute for Global Communication (IGC) -- Includes PeaceNet, EcoNet, WomensNet, and AntiracismNet. Institute for Global Communications -- IGC Institute for International Economics (IIE): Globalization -- Research institute focusing on the economic implications of globalization. Includes various publications and reports published by its members. Institute for Justice -- Libertarian public interest law firm that works to uphold freedom of opportunity and the right to privacy. The Institute for National Security Studies -- Conducts basic research that meets the highest academic standards on matters related to Israel's national security as well as Middle East regional and international security affairs Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) -- "The nation's oldest multi-issue progressive think-tank." Institute for Politics Democracy and the Internet (IPDI) (formerly Democracy Online Project) -George Washington Univ. -- Formerly Democracy Online Project. Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) -- Univ. of Wisconsin Institute for Science and International Security -- "Dedicated to informing the public about science and policy issues affecting international security. " Institute for the Study of Aging -- Researching biomedical technology to improve the quality of life for millions of elderly Americans, including the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. ● Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) ● Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) -- Univ. of California, Los Angeles ● Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) -- Including traffic calming. ● Institute on global conflict and cooperation -- University of California ● The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) -- Alliant International Univ. -- Dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals by promoting violence-free living. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (176 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) / Highway Loss Data Institute -- Dedicated to reducing highway crash deaths, injuries and property losses. Includes Highway Safety Topics such as airbags, alcohol, safety belts, speed, teenagers, and other topics. Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -Authoritative biological names and taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world. Intellectual Property -- Cornell Law School. Legal Information Institute -- Overview and key Internet sources for copyright, patent, trademark, and related state law. Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Fair Use Resources -- University at Albany, State University of New York Intelligence and Security Documents Index -- Congressional Research Service (CRS), Federation of American Scientists (FAS) -- Compilation of recent government documents regarding intelligence issues such as the "U.S.A. Patriot Act," and the creation of a national intelligence directorate. Intelligence Authorization Act of 2006 -- United States. Senate Committee on Intelligence. Via Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Intelligence Community Links -- United States. Dept. of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) -Directory of various intelligence organizations of the U.S. government and military branches Intelligence Project -- Southern Poverty Law Center -- Monitors hate crimes and extremist activities. Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (H.Rpt. 108-796) -- United States. Congress. House. -- House Report 108-796, Conference Report to Accompany S. 2845, 108th Congress, 2d Session Intelligence Related Publications [via GPO Access] -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) -- From the Commission on the Roles and Capabilities of the United States Intelligence Community, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy. ● Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) ● Inter-Parliamentary Union -❍ ❍ ● ● PARLINE Database--Provides general information on each of the parliament's chambers; links at bottom of document for each chamber give a description of the electoral system, the results of the most recent elections, as well as information on the working of the presidency of each chamber. Web Sites of National Parliaments Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) -- Social Science MachineReadable Datafiles Interactive Data Resources -- Univ. of Virginia Geospatial and Statistical Data Center (Geostat) -- Includes file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (177 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm demographic, domestic economic, education, historical, international, and social, health, and behavioral data, as well as maps. Sample offerings: County and City Data Books (1988 and 1994); County Business Patterns (1977- ); Regional Economic Information System (REIS) (1969- ); U.S. Imports and Exports of Merchandise (1989- ); and Uniform Crime Report County Data (1990- ). ● ● ● ● ● ● Interest Rates -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) -- latest The Interfaith Alliance -- Promotes democratic values, defends religious liberty, challenges hatred and religious bigotry, and reinvigorates informed civic participation. Interfaith Working Group Online (IWG) -- Opinions, newsletters, and debates about religious diversity and social issues. Interfax News Agency -- News and information on the Former Soviet Union (FSU); today's FSU news and links; must subscribe to weekly reports-- this is just a small sample of their daily constent. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) -- U.S. Environment Programme (UNEP), World Meteorological Society (WMS) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -- United States. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● IRS Forms and Publications, including Forms and Instructions and Publications and Notices Frequently Asked Questions. Internal Revenue Bulletins: Businesses. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Statistics of Income -- United States. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) International Accounts Data [BEA] -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -- Covers balance of payments, goods and services, investment position, and U.S. direct investment abroad, and foreign direct investment International Affairs -- Nathan Gilliatt International Affairs (Royal Institute of International Affairs) (1) -- Proquest -- Full-text online since 1997. International Affairs (Royal Institute of International Affairs) (2) -- JSTOR Archive -- Full-text online since 1944 - except most recent five years. International Affairs (Royal Institute of International Affairs) (3) -- JSTOR Archive -- Full-text online for 1931-1939. International Agencies and Information on the Web -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center International and Area Studies -- Larry Schankman -- Mansfield Univ. of Pennsylvania -- Lists top regional studies websites. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (178 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● International and National Statistical Agencies Active in the ECE Region [National Statistics Agencies] -- U.S. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Statistical Division -- Links to statistics from the UN, EU, and other international organizations and from national statistical agencies. International Anti-Euthanasia Task Force (IAETF) -- "Addresses euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-oflife issues from a public policy perspective." ● International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals (IACSP) ● International Bioethics Committee -- U.S. Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ● ● ● ● International Bulletin of Political Psychology (IBPP) -- Electronic weekly bulletin designed to sensitize social scientists, public officials, mass media representatives, informed citizenry, and social activists to the psychology of politics and the politics of psychology; encompasses that which is scientific, formalistic, and analytic, as well as that which is intuitive, experiential, and synthetic The International Campaign Against Terrorism, Oct. 25, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-234) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. International Campaign to Ban Landmines -- Contains text of 1997 Mine Ban Treaty (alias Ottawa Convention) and other resources on the status of land mine usage around the world. International Center for Alcohol Policies -- Think tank sponsored by the alcohol industry. Provides statistics and research on international issues of binge drinking, drinking and driving, drinking guidelines, marketing, moonshine, violence, and young people's drinking, among others. ● International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) ● International Center for Technology Assessment (CTA) ● International Court of Justice -- U.S. -- Handles disputes among UN member states. Includes Decisions. ● International Data Base (IDB) -- United States. Census Bureau -- World population data from the International Programs Center (IPC). ● International Database (IDB) -- United States. Census Bureau ● International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer -- U.S. Environmental Programme ● ● ● International Economic Review -- United States. International Trade Commission (ITC) -- Reports significant developments in international economics and trade. International - Economic Statistics Briefing Room (ESBR) -- United States. White House International Economic Trends [FRED® database] - Annual -- United States. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis -- Economic and monetary indicators for many countries. Annual data for last ten to fifteen years. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (179 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● International Economic Trends [FRED® database] - Monthly -- United States. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis -- Economic and monetary indicators for Canada, Euro area, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and United States. ● International Energy Annual -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Agency (EIA) ● International Energy Outlook [EIA] -- United States. Energy Information Admin. (EIA) ● ● ● ● ● International Energy Price Information -- United States. Energy Information Administration (EIA) -International energy price information from the Department of Energy International [ESBR] -- United States. International Financial Statistics (IFS) -- [Available in the Central Library only] -- International Monetary Fund (IMF)--Provides users with time-series data covering approximately 26,000 economic concepts that show major economic aggregates used in the analysis of economic developments. Includes: all series appearing on the IFS country pages; all series published in the IFS world tables, except for the daily exchange rates appearing in the Exchange Rate tables; selected series on exchanges rates, money index, export/imports (plus unit value index), balance of payments. Data can be downloaded in various ascii and spreadsheet formats. International Forum for Genetic Engineering (IfGene) -- Promoting dialogue about genetic engineering (biotechnology) and its moral and spiritual implications. Includes links to other internet sites on biotechnology and bioethics International Forum on Globalization -- San Francisco-based North-South research and educational institution critiquing the cultural, social, political, and environmental impacts of economic globalization. ● International Forum on Prescription Drug Policy -- Kaiser Network ● International Freedom of Expression Exchange -- IFEX ● International Global War on Terrorism -- United States. Air Force Counterproliferation Center ● International Governmental Organizations -- Northwestern Univ. ● ● International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) A-E -- African Development Bank Asian Development Bank (ADB) Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council of Europe Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) European Union International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) F-L -- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) G8 Information Centre Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD/World Bank) International Court of Justice International Labour Organization (ILO) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (180 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) M-R -- Nordic Council North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) African Union [formerly known as Organization of African Unity (OAU)] Organization of American States (OAS) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) S-Z -- Secretariat of the Pacific Community United Nations I United Nations II United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) U N Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) U N Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) U N Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) U N Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) U N High Commissioner for Refugees United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) World Bank (IRBD) World Health Organization (WHO) World Trade Organization (WTO) ● International Governments -- Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) ● International Herald Tribune -- "The World's Daily Newspaper" ● ● ● ● ● ● International Information Programs -- United States. Dept. of State -- Provides information for key international audiences, such as the media, government officials, opinion leaders, and the general public in countries around the world. International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) -- International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources, expertise and a platform for debate on democracy issues. It works together with policy makers, donor governments, UN organizations and agencies, regional organizations and others engaged in democracy building. International Institute for Environment and Development -- IIED is a policy research institute working for sustainable global development in partnership with national governments and non-governmental agencies. Their website provides information on their efforts in areas such as climate change, human settlements, natural resources, and governance. International Internet Preservation Consortium -- International Internet Preservation Consortium -- In July 2003 the national libraries of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, The British Library (UK), The Library of Congress (USA) and the Internet Archive (USA) acknowledged the importance of international collaboration for preserving Internet content for future generations. This group of 12 institutions chartered the IIPC to fund and participate in projects and working groups to accomplish the Consortium’s goals. The initial agreement was in effect for three years, during which time the membership was limited to the charter institutions. Since then, membership has expanded to include additional libraries, archives, museums and cultural heritage institutions involved in Web archiving. International Labor Organization International League for Human Rights (ILHR) -- Focused on defending human rights advocates. Includes reports on various regional human rights issues. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (181 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● International Media (Iraq Coverage) -- Al-Jazeera •BBC (British Broadcasting Company) • France Daily • German Times • The Guardian Unlimited • International Herald Tribune • Iraq Daily • Pakistan Tribune • Moscow Times International Monetary Fund (IMF) -- See also Globalization: Threat or Opportunity? An IMF Issues Brief, an overview of globalization issues and additional resources. International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, Inc. (INEOA) -- Advises ways and means of improving international, national, state and local narcotics laws and their enforcement. International Network Information Centers -- University of Texas at Austin -- Asian, Latin American, Middle East, and Russian & East European Network Information Centers International Organization (1) -- EBSCOhost Business Source Premier -- Full-text online since 1965. International Organization (2) -- JSTOR Archive -- Full-text issues since 1947 - except most recent three years. International Organization for Migration (IOM) -- International Organization for Migration -- This organization seeks to "meet the growing operational challenges of migration management, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants." The site features research materials, publications, and other content on human trafficking, migrant relations, migrant health, and other migration topics. Searchable. ● International Organizations -- U.N. ● International Organizations - Publications Catalogs -❍ ❍ ● ● ● European Union IMF NATO World Bank Eurostat: The Statistical Office of the European Communities--European Union--includes News Releases (latest statistics) and Online Catalogues United Nations Publications--Sales, Publications Catalogue Update, and UN Online Publications International Political Science Association (IPSA) -- "The International Political Science Association (IPSA), founded under the auspices of UNESCO in 1949, is an international scholarly association. Its objectives are to promote the advancement of political science through the collaboration of scholars in different parts of the world. It has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and with UNESCO." International Population, Vital Statistics, and Socio-Economic Estimates and Projections -- University of Wisconsin Center for Demography and Ecology International Prescription Drug Parity: Are Americans Being Protected or Gouged? -- William K. Hubbard -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (182 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● International Price Indexes -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) International Programs Center (IPC) -- United States. Census Bureau -- "Conducts demographic and socioeconomic studies and strengthens statistical development around the world through technical assistance, training, and software products." ● International Pronunciation Guide -- Voice of America (VOA) ● International Relations and Other Countries ● International Relations and Security Network (ISN) -- International Relations and Security Network (ISN) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● International Relations and Security Network (ISN) -- Center for Security Studies and Conflict Research -- "One-stop information network for security and defense studies, peace and conflict research, and international relations." International Religious Freedom / Religious Freedom Report -- United States. Dept. of State -- Click here for earlier reports. Then scroll down the page to "Religious Freedom Report." International Resources -- Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School -- Information about international law, including the UN International Court of Justice. International Review of Administrative Sciences -- OCLC First Search -- Full-text since 1999. International Security Policy and Military Affairs -- Lehman Library, Columbia University Libraries -General directory of international security resources. International Simulations -- Univ. of Michigan Document Center -- Provides source information about countries of the world and international organizations for use in debate and political science courses. International Society for Individual Liberty (Freedom Network) -- Organization which supports libertarian ideas, including individual freedom, voluntary cooperation, and free enterprise. Online resource directories, opinion articles, and more. See also libertarian viewpoints on Term Limits. ● International Space Univ. ● International Statistics -- Univ. of Texas at Austin -- Provides links to international statistic sites. ● International Terrorism News from Around the World -- MSNBC ● ● International Topics and Issues -- United States. Dept. of State -- See also earlier (Clinton Admin.) State Dept. Policy site and Hot Topics in U.S. Foreign Policy. International Trade -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides the latest information on U.S. international trade in goods and services. See also highlights. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (183 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● International Trade Admin. -- United States. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) -- Statistics about U.S. imports and exports with other nations. International Trade and Tariff Data -- World Trade Organization -- Stastics related to international trade issues. Internet Citation Guides: Citing Electronic Sources in Research Papers and Bibliographies -- Susan Barribeau and Jessica Baumgart, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Internet Content Rating Association -- Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA) -- Contains all of the pertinent information about online safety for children and how to label different websites. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy -- Jim Fieser, Univ. of Tennessee at Martin -- Includes Political Philosophy as well as: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Aristotle Hobbes, Thomas Locke, John Mill, John Stuart Plato Internet Gambling: An Overview of the Issues -- United States. General Accounting Office (GAO) Internet Guide for China Studies -- WWW Virtual Library -- Institute of Chinese Studies, University of Heidelberg Internet Law Library -- Law Moose World Legal Resource Center -- Includes U.S. State and Territorial Laws and Treaties and International Law, plus links for these Intellectual Property topics: General, Copyrights, and Patents, Trademarks. Internet Law Library: Election Law -- LawGuru.com -- Compilation of legal materials related to election, qualification, removal, and lobbying of political candidates. Internet Links: 100 WWW sites dealing with Latin America and the Caribbean -- Univ. of New Mexico, Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) Internet Modern History Sourcebook: US Immigration Internet Pornography Statistics -- Internet Filter Review/TopTenREVIEWS -- Gives various statistics concerning Internet pornography. Internet Public Library -- IPL Internet Publications [from the Federal Government] -- Aric Ahrens, Illinois Institute of Technology -More than 1,600 full-text publications. Internet Resources for Latin American Studies -- Molly Molloy, New Mexico State Univ. Library file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (184 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Internet Sources: Downloadable Data by Subject -- The University of Edinburgh, Information Services -Along with the Data Library's locally held dataset collection, web-based data sources are arranged and annotated according to the following subject classification. Within each section, items are ordered alphabetically under headings for Scotland, United Kingdom, then International. ● Internet Speech/Privacy -- Public Agenda -- Guide to the issue of privacy and the internet. ● Interpol -- Information about the international law enforcement agency ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Interracial Voice (IV) -- Independent newsjournal serving the mixed-race/interracial community. Advocates universal recognition of mixed-race individuals as constituting a separate "racial" entity. Intimate Partner Violence -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) -- Reports on trends in intimate partner violence of persons age 12 or older in the United States. INTL-DOC -- Publication and dissemination policies of IGOs. Into the Abyss: A Personal Journey Into the World of Street Gangs -- Missouri State Univ. -- Webbased book and web-resources by a sociologist who studies gang violence. An Introduction of the Taliban -- Kawun Kakar -- Institute for Afghan Studies -- Information on the rise of the Taliban and their goals, policies, and practices. Introduction to Census 2000 Data Products -- United States. Census Bureau -- See also Census 2000 Data Products at a Glance, which includes a schedule of release dates. Introduction to Voting Rights Law -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Div., Voting Section -- See also the DOJ's main page on the Voting Section. Intute: Elections in South America -- UK Resource Discovery Network -- Data, results, articles, journals, and news on elections in Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Intute: Social Sciences -- Intute -- Database of more than 250,000 social science-oriented websites, including a detailed web resource catalogue and news service. ● The Invasion of Iraq -- PBS Frontline ● Investigating the President -- CNN (Cable News Network) Interactive ● ● Investigation into the Attack on the U.S.S. Cole -- United States. Congress. House. Armed Services Committee -- Report of the Committee staff. [not available 10-2-08] Investments -- Securities and Exchange Commission -❍ Phone: 202-942-7040 ❍ Fax: 202-942-9634 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (185 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Iowa State University Office of Biotechnology -- Iowa State Univ. -- Includes links to bioethics topics such as outreach, education, industry, and research. IPSA Online: The Portal of Political Science -- International Political Science Assoc. -- Links to data centers, political science associations, research bodies, journals, online learning materials, and bibliographic indexes. [unavailable 4-19-07] Iranian Hostage Crisis, 1979 -- PBS -- Information on the relationship between Iran and the United States, Iranian Revolution, hostage crisis, and Carter's response. ● Iraq -- Larry Romans -- Vanderbilt Univ. ● Iraq -- WWW Virtual Library - Middle East and Jewish Studies, Columbia Univ. ● Iraq: 3 ethnic sectarian states? -- Richard Boyd Barrett Socialist Workers Party, Ireland ● ● ● ● ● Iraq - A Country Study -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- information on the country's history, society, economy, political structure and a summary of the U.S.' concern about security and Iraq. Iraq: A Reading List -- New York Times -- Includes books about Iraq, the 1991 war, and recent events in the Persian Gulf, with links to their original New York Times reviews. The books are arranged with the most recent first.. Iraq Action Coalition -- Online media and activists' resource center for groups and activists who are working to end the war against Iraq. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) -- Non-profit, non-partisan organization that seeks to educate the American public about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan through the eyes of veterans as well as lobby for policies that support our troops and veterans and bolster national security. Iraq: Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -- Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries ● Iraq Archives - Weapon Inspections -- Commonwealth Institute ● Iraq Briefing Book: War and Postwar Analysis -- Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) ● ● Iraq Coalition Casualty Count -- Pat Kneisler -- This site is the work of a single individual who gets data from official government sources (US Central Command, DoD news releases and others) and compiles them in a way that the government does not. Iraq - Country Information -- United States. Dept. of State -❍ ❍ ❍ Background Note: Iraq--geography, population, history, and governmental relations with U.S. Iraq Quick Reference Set--U.S. policy statements, Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, U.N. inspection reports, and other articles and documents. Iraq: Liberated--U.S. Dept. of State International Information Programs. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (186 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Iraq Updated--U.S. Dept. of State--Weblinks, Foreign Press Center (FPC) Briefings, and Congressional Research Service (CRS) and other reports. Links to Reports on Iraq--Human Rights Reports and International Religious Freedom Reports. Press Releases--press releases concerning Iraq controversy. Organized by date from July 2001. Remarks--U.S. officials' public remarks pertaining to Iraq controversy. Organized by month from Sept. 2002. Special Reports--history and current report on Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction. Web Sites on Iraq--U.S., U.N., non-governmental organizations, general information and news, and Arabic language web sites. ● Iraq Crisis -- Glenda Armstrong -- Air University Library ● Iraq Economic Data (1989-2003) -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency ● Iraq Election Scenarios: Anticipating Alternative Futures -- Alan Schwartz -- United States Institute of Peace -- Results of scenario-planning workshops with Iraq experts that were designed to anticipate Iraq election outcomes. Scenario planning includes an assessment of uncertain forces and factors, and of how they might shape the future. ● Iraq Energy Data, Statistics and Analysis - Oil, Gas, Electricity -- Energy Information Administration ● The Iraq Foundation -- Organization working for human rights and democracy in Iraq. ● Iraq in Transition -- BBC News ● ● Iraq Index: Tracking Variables of Reconstruction and Security in Post-Saddam Iraq -- Brookings Institution, Saban Center for Middle East Policy -- Statistical compilation of economic and security data. Provides updated information on crime, telephone and water service, troop fatalities, unemployment, Iraqi security forces, oil production, and coalition troop strength. Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force (IIRTF) -- United States. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) -Pursues economic growth in Iraq by exploring new business opportunities. Contains resources for companies interested in aiding reconstruction efforts such as legal documents and FAQ answers.Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Awarded Contracts and Grants Doing Business in Iraq FAQ and Business Guide for Iraq Reconstruction Milestones (9/8/04) Traveling to Iraq FAQ ● Iraq is disintegrating as ethnic cleansing takes hold -- Patrick Cockburn ● Iraq Maps - Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection -- Univ. of Texas at Austin ● IRAQ: Militia Groups - Council on Foreign Relations ● Iraq Net -- Iraq's Online News Resource file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (187 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● Iraq Newspapers -- onlinenewspapers.com Iraq Occupation and Reconstruction -- GlobalSecurity.org -- General index site with links to government and international government agencies involved in the reconstruction effort, related media resources, military operations, and relevent non-governmental organizations. Includes Hot Documents and Reconstruction Overview. Iraq: Oil-For-Food Program, International Sanctions, and Illicit Trade -- Congressional Research Service [CRS] -- This report provides information on the Oil-for-Food program (OFFP), including updates stemming from allegations and investigations of corruption within the program. Iraq Oil: Reserves, Production, and Potential Revenues -- Lawrence Kumins -- United States. Congressional Research Service -- The existence of vast oil resources in Iraq suggests easy exploitationand lucrative export earnings that could help fund Iraq’s redevelopment. But the sheer resource size masks the difficulty of generating export revenues that could fund reconstruction and development and offset several appropriationsapproved by Congress. Iraq Project and Contracting Office (PCO) -- United States. -- Independent organization created by Congress to manage the $18.4 billion Iraqi reconstruction fund. Dedicated to improving infrastructure, providing Iraqi jobs, and building a foundation for the economy of Iraq to prosper. ● Iraq Radio Stations ● Iraq: Religious and Ethnic Divisions ● Iraq Resources -- Click here to access our resources for Iraq ● Iraq’s New Security Forces: The Challenge of Sectarian and Ethnic Influences -- Jeremy M. Sharp ● Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ● ● ● ● Iraq Study Group -- United States Institute of Peace -- In light of the importance of Iraq to United States interests and the future of the region, there is urgent need for a bipartisan, forward-looking assessment of the situation in Iraq. Full text of the Report: GPO Access site and United States Institute of Peace download site. Other: CNN article Iraq Study Group II -- United States Institute of Peace -- In light of the importance of Iraq to United States interests and the future of the region, there is urgent need for a bipartisan, forward-looking assessment of the situation in Iraq. Full text of the Report: GPO Access site and United States Institute of Peace download site. Other: CNN article Iraq Study Group Report -- United States Institute of Peace -- Report calls for a "diplomatic offensive" and states that U.S. troop combat role should end by '08; U.S. troop mission should evolve to role of supporting Iraqi Army; military units are "under significant strain," and equipment wearing out quickly; and President and Congress must cooperate or "policy is doomed to failure." Iraq: U.N. Inspections for Weapons of Mass Destruction -- Sharon A. Squassoni -- United States. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (188 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Congressional Research Service -- This report analyzes the inspections, their outcome, and possible future tasks of the UN weapons inspectors in Iraq. ● ● ● ● ● ● Iraq: U.S. Military Operations - CRS Report for Congress. Updated May 9, 2006. -- Steve Bowman -United States. Congressional Research Service -- The major challenges to coalition forces are now quelling a persistent Iraqiresistance movement and training sufficient Iraqi forces to assume responsibility for the nations domestic security. Iraq - United Nations Documents -- Global Security -- Index of United Nations Documents on Iraq. Iraq War Debate, 2002/2004 -- University of Michigan -- Covers threat assessments, containment strategies, military issues, war, political aftermath, U.S. occupation, tramsitonal government, Saddam Hussein capture, interst groups, and primary players. Iraq Watch -- Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control -- Monitors weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Includes Government Documents -- U.S. and foreign official publications. Iraq Weapons Dossier at-a-glance -- BBC News Iraq Weapons Inspections Database -- VERTIC -- This database provides a detailed record of each weapons inspection of Iraq, as both a historical record of the inspections regime and to allow for quantitative and qualitative analyses of the inspections. ● Iraqi Draft Constitution -- BBC News ● Iraqi Government Links -Iraqi Embassy, Washington D.C. Construction & Housing [Arabic only] Oil Ministry of Agriculture [Arabic only] Ministry of Displacement & Migration Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Trade Ireland -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Ireland -- Central Statistics Office ● Ireland.com: Irish Times ● ● Ministry of Education Ministry of Industry and minerals Ministry of Ministry of Water Resources ● ● Ministry of Is Intellectual Diversity an Endangered Species on America's College Campuses -- Hearing to examine concerns about alleged ideological bias and restrictive speech policies at U.S. colleges and universities. Is Iraq a True Threat to the US? -- Scott Ritter -- Common Dreams Is It Protected by Copyright? - PDTool -- American Library Association. Office for Information Technology Policy -- Slide the arrow to the correct date to determine if permission is needed and what the copyright status/term is. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (189 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Islamic Studies, Islam, Arabic, and Religion -- Univ. of Georgia -- Alan Godlas, Dept. of Religion, Univ. of Georgia Israel -- Council on Foreign Relations -- Articles, background information, opinion pieces, interviews, and other documents on government and politics in Israel Israel: A Country Study -- United States. Library of Congress (LOC), Federal Research Division (FRD) -General background information on Israel's history, politics, geography, economics, etc. Israel/Arab Relations and the Middle East Peace Process -- Columbia Univ., Dept. of Middle East and Jewish Studies -- Directory of links related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Israel Insider -- Israel's daily online news magazine Israel's Security Fence -- Israel Ministry of Defense -- Official site from the State of Israel about the security fence between certain sections of Israel and the areas controlled by the Palestinian authority Israeli Government Sites -- Israel Government Portal Defense Forces (IDF) Presidency ● ● ● Ministry of Defense Central Bureau of Statistics Ministry of Foreign Affairs Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories -- B'Tselem -- Israeli nongovernmental organization that lobbies for improved human rights conditions for Palestinian citizens. Israeli-Palestinian Center for Research and Information (ICPRI) -- The only joint Israeli-Palestinian thinktank organization in the world. Studies, reports, and analysis of all aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict, including policy recommendations. Israeli - Palestinian: What are the solutions to the Israeli - Palestinian conflict? -- ProCon.org -Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "What are the solutions to the IsraeliPalestinian conflict?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. Issue: Abortion -- Politics1 -- Links to pro-choice and pro-life web sites. ● Issue: Affirmative Action -- Politics1 ● Mission to the UN Parliament (Knesset) ● ● Israeli Issue Area: Elections/2008 -- Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) -- One of the most important functions of the U.S. media is to give voters the tools to make informed decisions at the ballot box. But instead of open forums where qualified candidates debate issues of national significance, we see a contest warped by candidate mudslinging, dubious fact-checking and skewed issue coverage that obsesses on the irrelevant and trivial. Judging media coverage of elections is often reduced to asking whether the press is fair to this candidate or that. FAIR's media critics go further to explore the better question - whether the press is fair to the American voters. National media watch group. Issue Area: Terrorism -- Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) -- National media watch group. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (190 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Issue: Budget and Taxes -- Politics1 ● Issue: Campaign and Political Reform -- Politics1 ● Issue: Crime and Drugs -- Politics1 -- Links to websites about crime, the death penalty and drugs. ● Issue: Education -- Politics1 ● Issue: Environment -- Politics1 ● Issue: Euthanasia -- Politics1 ● Issue: First Amendment, Free Speech, & the Internet -- Politics1 -- The first amendment, free speech, and the internet ● Issue: Foreign Affairs -- Politics1 -- The first amendment, free speech, and the internet ● Issue: Gay Rights -- Politics1 ● Issue: Guns -- Politics1 -- Politic1 ● Issue: Health Care -- Politics1 ● Issue: Immigration -- Politics1 -- Politic1 ● ● Issue: International Trade -- Politics1 -- Websites for the conservative fair trade organization, think tank, and FTAA Issue Organizations -- Project Vote Smart: The Voter's Self-Defense System -- Choose an issue and links to relevant organizations appear toward the bottom of the page. ● Issue: Social Security & Seniors -- Politics1 -- Websites for social security, think tank, and cleaninghouse ● Issue: Women and Gender -- Politics1 -- Politics1 ● ● ● ● Issues and Advocacy - Elected Officials [Contact Congress and the President] -- American Library Association (ALA) and Capitol Advantage -- Click on the state or enter name of member of Congress or enter 5- or 9-digit ZIP code. Second site. Issues Directory -- Policy.com -- Policy community online - news & events, issue of the week, issues analysis, interact, & feature event. Issues: HIV/AIDS -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) -- Discussion of anti-discrimination laws, privacy laws, and other legislation affecting those with HIV or AIDS. Issues in Focus: School Prayer -- Religious Action Center of Reformed Judaism file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (191 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Issues: Labor Unions, Jobs, and Business -- Politics1 -- Websites for unions, think tanks, and other labor organizations ● Issues: Women's Rights -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ● Italy -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Italy -- Istituto Centrale di Statistica (ISTAT) ● iwannaknow -- American Social Health Association (ASHA) -- Answers to questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. ● Iwv.org -- Iwv.org ● J-Guide: [Japanese] Government & Politics -- Stanford [Univ.] Guide to Japan Information Sources ● Jane's Information Group -- Resource for defense, intelligence, and aerospace. ● Japan -- Statistics Bureau ● ● ● Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) -- Seeks to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans of Japanese ancestry and others victimized by injustice. Jersey -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] Jewish Virtual Library -- American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise -- Immense collection of information about Israel, Jewish culture, history, and the conflict in the Middle East. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Myths & Facts: A Guide to the Arab-Israeli Conflict 2004 Presidential Candidates' Views on the Middle East The Peace Process-- Links to documents & resources on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO) Jillene's Disabilities Resource Page -- Jillene Haas -- A list of (primarily educational) resources for learning-disabled children, compiled by a teacher of students with disabilities. Job Tracker -- WorkingAmerica -- The AFL-CIO affiliate organization, Working America, has a web site that pulls together data from government and other information sources in order to help non-unionized workers. The online database has information on more than 60,000 companies, listing information about their executive compensation, overseas job outsourcing, and violations of labor, safety and health standards. It includes information from many sources, including: the Case Activity Tracking System (CATS) maintained by the federal National Labor Relations Board (the AFL-CIO filed Freedom of Information Act requests to gain access to these data, most of which are not otherwise publicly available; The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (data obtained with FOIA requests); OSHA inspections; Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Notices; SEC 10-K reports. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (192 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● Jobs, Immigration, and Outsourcing -- Cato Institute -- News and commentary on outsourcing issues from a libertarian-leaning research institution that supports the free market. See also Center for Trade Policy Studies, a related research institution focusing on similar issues and perspectives. The John Birch Society Johns Hopkins AIDS Service -- Division of Infectious Diseases and AIDS Services, Johns Hopkins University -- Research institution providing breaking medical news on treatment options, drugs, and biological information on the HIV/AIDS virus. Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 -- United States. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence -- Findings and conclusions, an accompanying narrative, and a series of recommendations resulting from a Joint Inquiry into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the terrorist attacks perpetrated against our nation on September 11, 2001. Joint Urban Operations Joint Integrating Concept -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD) -- "This concept provides an operational-level description of how a joint force might conduct urban operations circa 2015-2027." JOLIS: IMF and World Bank Index -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) -Resources primarily on international economics and the international political economy, focusing on topics such as finance, energy, trade, etc. ● Jon Erickson, Vanderbilt University, has made major contributions to this category. ● Journal of Church and State -- J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies, Baylor Univ. ● ● ● ● ● ● Journal of Democracy -- Scholarly journal that examines the problems and prospects of democracy around the world. Journal of International Affairs -- Proquest JSTOR Scholarly Journal Archive -- Immense archive of scholarly journals in many social science-related disciplines. Does not include recent articles since 2000. Judicial Activism Reconsidered -- Thomas Sowell -- Harvard scholar and Hoover Institute senior research fellow clarifies the confusing language of "judicial activism." Judicial Activism vs. Democracy: What are the National Implications of the Massachusetts Goodridge Decision and the Judicial Invalidation of Traditional Marriage Laws? -- United States. Senate Cmte. on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights -Senate hearing concerning the recent decision by the Massachusetts state supreme court to uphold samesex marriage. Judicial Branch Resources on GPO Access -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) -Includes decisions 1937-1975, 1992-. Also includes oral arguments, 2006- and other information file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (193 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● Judicial Watch -- Judicial Watch, Inc. -- A non-partisan conservative site seeking to promote integrity and morality in public life and politicians through "litigation, investigations and public outreach." Judiciary Subjects JURIST: The Legal Education Network: Terrorism Law & Policy -- Univ. of Pittsburgh, School of Law -Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Law--news, briefings, legislation, hearings, other links. Just Detention International -- A national human rights organization that seeks to end sexual violence against men, women, and youth in all forms of detention. Just Peace -- Univ. of Sussex (UK) -- Univ. of Sussex (UK)--the global site Just Say Know -- Jerome E. Beck -- Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD) -- Article rejecting "no-use" drug education in favor of "informed choice" educational models. ● Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court -- Legal Information Institute (LII), Cournell Law School ● Justification for Denying Marriage to Gay and Lesbian Couples ● Juvenile and School Crime and Safety -- A directory of resources pertaining to juvenile crime and safety. ● Juvenile Crime -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) -- Facts about the juvenile justice system. ● Juvenile Justice and Crime -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● ● ● Juvenile Justice: Gangs -- United States. Justice Information Center -- 1995 National Youth Gang Survey and other files. Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2006 National Report (OJJDP) -- United States. Department of Justice -- A comprehensive view of juvenile crime across the nation. Juveniles and Drugs -- United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy -❍ ❍ ● ● ● Drug Facts--Statistics and information on extent of use, health effects, treatment, and arrests and sentencing of juvenile drug users. Provides other links concerned with juveniles and drug use. National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign--White House Office of National Drug Control Policy's National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign's initiatives, publications, and overview. Kaiser Polls -- Kaiser Family Foundation -- Surveys on American values, sex, health care issues, politics, and morals. Most files are in PDF form. The Keele Guide to Internet Sources on The Iraq Conflict and After (a) -- Keele Univ., School of Politics, International Relations & the Environment The Keele Guide to Internet Sources on The Iraq Conflict and After (b) -- Keele Univ., School of file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (194 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Politics, International Relations & the Environment ● ● ● ● ● ● Kennedy Institute of Ethics -- Georgetown Univ. -- Academic bioethics center and library at Georgetown University. Key Indicators of Developing Asian and Pacific Countries -- Asian Development Bank -- Full text of annual statistical publication on socio-economic and financial indicators for developing Asian and Pacific countries. Available from 1999- current. Each issue has a chapter devoted to a speical sociological focus. Key International Web Resources - International Documents Collection -- Northwestern University Library -- Provides links to key international web resources. Also includes regional web resources and links to international government organizations (IGOs). Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts -- United States. Dept. of State -- U.S. embassy and consular offices and officers in other countries; includes contact information. Kids Count 2006 Data Book Online -- Annie E. Casey Foundation -- [unavailable 4-30-07] KidsRisk Project -- Harvard University -- A Harvard research site containing information regarding a number of different issues that are of risk to kids, with links to pertinent current events. ● Know Your Copyrights -- Association of Research Libraries ● Knoxville -- U.S. ● ● ● Kohl, Lieberman Commend New Voluntary Computer and Video Game Ratings Improvements -lieberman.senate.gov Kosovo Crisis Center Kosovo: Documents in the News (1999) -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan -- Listed Alphabetically. Scroll down to "Kosovo" for the full index on that subject. ● Kosovo Fact Files -- British Broadcasting Company (BBC) ● The Kyoto Protocol - A Brief Summary -- U.S. EUROPA and European Commission (EC) ● ● ● ● Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey (CPS) -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Labor Statistics - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) -- Links to statistics and information produced by federal agencies. Labor Unions Directory -- Includes a database of unions across the country as well as a forum for union members and daily news. LABORSTA: The Labour Statistics Database -- International Labour Organization (ILO) -- Database on file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (195 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm labour statistics covering economically active population (data since 1945) employment, unemployment, hours of work, wages, labour cost, consumer prices, occupational injuries occupational accidents, and strikes and lockouts (data since 1969). ● Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund -- Gay rights organization that examines injustices with prohibiting same-sex marriages. ● Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund ● Landmark School Supreme Court Cases About Students - U.S. Courts ... ● ● ● ● ● ● LANIC: Latin American Network Information Center -- LANIC: Latin American Network Information Center, Univ. of Texas at Austin -- One-stop search site that covers countries, economy, education, government, humanities, media, regions, society and culture, sustainable development, and other topics. LANIC: Media & Communication in Latin America -- LANIC: Latin American Network Information Center, Univ. of Texas at Austin LANIC: Newspapers in Latin America -- LANIC: Latin American Network Information Center, Univ. of Texas at Austin -- Arranged by country. LANIC: Statistics in Latin America -- LANIC: Latin American Network Information Center, Univ. of Texas at Austin -- Contains links to statistical publications, databases, and websites for Latin America. The largest cities in the world by -- CityMayors Statistics Lasting Peace in Iraq? Divide Iraq along Ethnic and Religious Lines - Reader Comments at Danielpipes.org ● Latest News in RAND Research -- RAND Corp. ● Latest News Releases -- United States. Census Bureau ● Latin America and the Caribbean -- U.S. The World Bank Group ● ● ● ● ● Latin America and the Caribbean -- Vanderbilt University -- Links to general resources about Latin American and Caribbean politics and economics. Latin America and the Caribbean in the World Economy -- U.S. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) -- Annual ECLAC report from 1998 to present. Latin America Resources -- Click here to access our resources for Latin America. Latin America South East Region (LASER) Newspaper Union List Tulane University, Latin American Library (LAL) -- Latin American newspapers available in print in various south-eastern US libraries. Latin American, Caribbean, & Latino Studies -- Duke University -- Research guides, databases, and file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (196 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm internet resources ● Latin American Databank -- University of Connecticut ● Latin American Economy -- Vanderbilt University ● Latin American Election Statistics: A Guide to Sources -- Karen Lindvall-Larson -- Univ. of California, San Diego. Social Sciences and Humanities Library. -- Covers elections in selected Latin American countries - Mexico, Colombia, and selected Central American and Caribbean countries. Provides chronologies of elections since independence at the municipal, state, and national levels and list sources of statistics for each election.Includes glossary of Spanish election terms. ● Latin American Government Information -- The Univesity of California, Berkeley ● Latin American History -- Vanderbilt University -- Index of Latin American history sites. ● Latin American Periodicals Tables of Contents (LAPTOC) -- Latin Americanist Research Resources Project -- Table of Contents of 500 Latin American journals ● Latin American Statistical Sources -- Cornell Univ. Library ● Latin American Studies -- University of Texas -- Index of sites about Latin America by subject. ● Latin American Studies Research Guide -- Bobst Library, New York Univ. -- Bibliography of reference sources. ● LatinFocus -- Provides reliable information on Latin American economies ● Latinnews.com ● Latinobarometer: Opinion Publica Latinoamericana -- Latinobarometro ● LatinWorld -- Netpoint Communications -- "The Premier Search Engine for Iberoamerica and the Caribbean." ● Latvia -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Law and Politics Book Review -- Dept. of Government and Politics, U. of Maryland ● Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) ● Law, Government & Political Science -- Internet Public Library (IPL) ● Law: State Government -- World Wide Web Virtual Library ● LAWlink--ABA Legal Research Selected Starting Points -- American Bar Assoc. (ABA) -- Links to file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (197 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, state courts, and other legal areas. ● ● ● ● Lawrence v. Texas -- United States. Supreme Court -- Supreme Court decision abolishing the ban on sodomy in Texas. Lawyers for Civil Justice -- (LFCJ) Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund -- A political interest group with the goal "to serve as the site of record for relevant and up-to-the minute civil rights news and information." Leadership Offices [including political party groups] -- United States. House of Representatives -House Democratic Leader; House Republican Conference; Senate Democratic Policy Committee; and Senate Republican Policy Committee. ● Leading, Coincident & Lagging Indicators -- The Conference Board ● League of Arab States Member Information -- Ed Haynes -- Winthrop Univ. -- [not available 10-2-08] ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● League of Conservation Voters (LCV) -- A political interest group whose goal is to promote the election of pro-environmental candidates and see "sound environmental policies" passed. League of Private Property Voters League of Women Voters -- Voter information, election reform, campaign finance reform, and other issues. Contacts for elected officials and media representatives. Sponsors DemocracyNet--Enter your zip code to find out who's running for offices on your ballot and where the candidates stand on issues you care about. Learning, Education and Training -- United States. White House -- Provides links to governmental resources. Left Index -- Database of 260 liberal journals since 1982. Legacy Tobacco Documents Library -- Univ. of California, San Francisco (UCSF) -- Provides access to over 7 million documents from the Tobacco industry covering subjects such as advertising, marketing, manufacturing, sales, and product research. Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory -International Court of Justice -- July 2004 advisory opinion relating to the international Court of Justice hearings about Israel's construction of a security fence between Israel and areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority. Legal information Institute (LII) -- Cornell Law School -- Includes legal issues in the spotlight, court opinions, and: ❍ ❍ Wex Introduction [formerly "Law About" Topics] U. S. Code-- Search by code heading, title, popular name, and full text file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (198 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm . ● ● ● ● Legal Threats to Traditional Marriage: Implications for Public Policy -- United States. House of Representatives -- Provides testimony for a hearing before the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Committee on the Judiciary, April 22, 2004. LegalTrac Legal Database -- Access to law resources in many publications, including all major law reviews, legal organizations, and legal newspapers. Legislation - Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -- Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries Legislative Branch Resources on GPO Access -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) -Search and retrieve full-text from online databases: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● Legislative proposals begin as Bills (available from 1993). See also History of Bills (from 1983). New federal laws are first issued individually as Public and Private Laws (available from 1995). Laws currently in force are arranged by subject (codified) in the United States Code (USC) (available from 1994). Full text of selected Congressional Hearings (from 1997)--transcripts of testimony before House and Senate Committees--and Congressional Committee Prints (from 1997). Congressional Record (from 1994)--transcripts of House and Senate floor debates, Congressional Record Index (from 1983), and House Journal. Congressional Directory--Biographies and contact information (including Web addresses) for Members of Congress. Legislative Research: A Web-Based Bibliographic Instruction Program -- Michael Seadle, Univ. of Michigan -- Tutorial for legislative histories. Legislative Term Limits: An Overview -- National Conference of State Legislatures -- Provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on term limits. ● Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns -- APA Online ● Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies -- Yahoo! ● ● ● LexisNexis Academic (News) -- Large collection of full-text resources about current events in many areas, including politics, economics, and government information. LexisNexis Congressional CIS Index of Congressional Publications -- Includes text and status of Congressional Bills; information about members of Congress and their districts, text of prepared statements before Congressional hearings, text of National Journal articles, and text of Congressional Record and Federal Register. Analysis of appropriate bills gives information about relevant public policies. Click on "Publications" button to get online version of CIS/Index.Index, abstracts, and some full text. LexisNexis Statistical Search (Stat-Universe) -- LexisNexis -- LexisNexis Statistical indexes and statistical publications issued by the U.S. government and by some 100 international intergovernmental file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (199 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm organizations since 1983. ● ● ● Liber8 -- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis -- Provides economic information at the regional, national, and international level, and also contains articles concerning specific economic issues. Services provided by the Research Library of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Liberal International -- Links to international, regional and national liberal organizations. Liberation Movements, Terrorist Organizations, Substance Cartels, and Other Para-State Entities -Federation of American Scientists (FAS) -- "This directory of para-states is not a list of terrorist organizations, and is not constructed to supplement or complement the list of terrorist organizations of the US Department of State. The guide intentionally casts a wide net, and includes both the nasty and nice." ● Libertarian Party -- Official website. ● Libertarian Party - 2006 Platform ● Libertarian Party Program On Crime -- Libertarian National Committee -- This site outlines the Libertarian Party's stance on crime in the U.S. and what should be done about it. ● Libertarian Related Bibliography ● Libertarianism.org -- Cato Institute -- Introduction to the Libertarian political philosophy. ● ● ● ● Liberty Library of Constitutional Classics -- Jon Roland -- Constitution.org -- A list of classic books and other works on constitutional governments. Actual documents are available in various formats like html, pdf, and Microsoft Word. Liberty Point Institute -- Examining religious liberty, the separation of church and state, the establishment clause, school prayer and other issues. Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) -- Comprehensive portal of resources for, but not limited to, librarians. Library and Information Science: Citation Guides for Electronic Documents -- International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) ● Library Law: Copyright and Websites ● Library Law: Copyright and Websites -- Librarylaw.com ● ● Library of Congress -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Covers legislative information, exhibitions, information about the collections, and U.S. and world history and culture. Features "American Memory," which includes more than seven million digital images. Library of Congress Country Studies/Area Handbook Program -- Covers social life, economy, history, government and politics, and national security. Issued for more than 70 countries; prepared for U.S. Dept. of file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (200 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm the Army ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Library Terms That Users Understand -- John Kupersmith, Univ. of California, Berkeley -- "The purpose of this site is to help library web developers decide how to label key resources and services in such a way that most users can understand them well enough to make productive choices. It serves as a clearinghouse of usability test data evaluating terminology used on library web sites, listing terms that tests show are effective or ineffective labels. It presents alternatives by documenting terms that are actually used by libraries. It also suggests "best practices" for reducing cognitive barriers caused by terminology." Liechtenstein -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] Life Issues & Abortion -- United States. Republican Study Committee -- Conservative perspective/agenda on stem cell research, abortion, and more. LII Backgrounder on Impeachment -- Legal Information Institute (LII), Cornell Law School LII Hermes -- Legal Information Institute (LII), Cornell Law School -- Since 1990, with selected earlier cases; indexed by topic and party name. Lijphart Elections Archive -- Univ. of California, San Diego -- District-level election results for 350 national legislative elections in 26 countries. Links [Intelligence Community and Other Government Agencies] -- United States. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) -- Links to CIA, National Security Agency, and other agencies. Links to Current Issues on Church-State Links to IGOs - International Documents Collection -- Northwestern University Library -- Provides links to international government organizations. Links to International Organizations Selected from Yearbook of International Organizations -- Union of International Associations (UIA) -- Most comprehensive list of IGOs available on the web. Links to international organizations by name, by subject area, and by regional groupings and IGO list; selected from the Yearbook of International Organizations. ● Links to National Parliaments Web Sites -- EUROPARL ● Links to Other Sites on International Relations -- Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA) ● Links to Prison-Related Sites -- PrisonerLife.com ● Links to the world - minorities ● ● List of Classes of United States Government Publications Available for Selection by Depository Libraries -- Thomas Tyler, Univ. of Denver The List of Russian Web Servers -- Mark-ITT file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (201 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● List of U.S. Federal Prisons -- Wilkipedia -- Wikipedia, an online user-edited encyclopedia, provides this list of federal prisons. It does not include state prisons or county jails. Lithuania -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] The Living Room Candidate -- American Museum of the Moving Image -- Online collection of presidential election ads, in streaming video format, run from 1952 to present. Local Area Personal Income -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis -- Personal income, compensation, employment, and wages. National region, state, MSA, and county statistics from 1969 to latest. Local Area Unemployment Statistics -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, States, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, 1998 to date. Local [County] Health Departments - Tennessee -- U.S. Department of Health -- Click on the county you want and then click on their website near the bottom of the page. Counties vary greatly in how much information and data they provide. Locate Federal Agencies/Departments -- GovSpot.com -- Connects to web sites for popular government agencies and departments. Looking for a particular agency? Click on the initial letter of the agency or type control-F to search for a word on this page. Locke, John -❍ Biography and Summary of Locke's Philosophy--Stanford Univ. Encyclopedia of Philosophy ❍ A Letter on Toleration (1689)--Jim.com ❍ John Locke--PhilosophyPages.com--Biography and general overview of the philosopher with excerpts from his works. ❍ Second Treatise on Government (1690)--Jim.com ● London Attacks -- BBC -- Up-to-date information on the terrorist attacks in London ● The [London] Times and The Sunday Times ● Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics -- United States. Census Bureau ● Looking for Answers - Frontline -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Analyzes the roots of hatred in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, two crucial U.S. allies. Includes a look at why U.S. intelligence missed the September 11 plot, an overview of radical Islamic terrorism, a transcript of the program, and a discussion area. ● Los Angeles Times Poll -- LA Times ● Los Sitios Web Federales en Español -- Oklahoma Department of Libraries ● Losing Health Insurance: Unintended Consequences of Welfare Reform -- Families USA -- An file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (202 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm investigative report on the effects welfare reform has had on health insurance. ● ● Love in Action: Finding Freedom in Jesus Christ -- Love in Action International -- Includes "The Homosexual Myth," Rev. John J. Smid's article on the nature and origins of same-sex attraction. Low Wage America -- Electronic Policy Network (EPN) -- Exploring aspects of the minimum wage debate such as the decline of real wages since the recent recession, the creation of better-paying jobs, and an increase in the federally-mandated national minimum wage. ● Luxembourg -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Luxembourg -- STATEC ● A & M Records v. Napster, Inc. -- United States. Department of Justice ● Macedonia -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● ● ● Machiavelli, Niccolo -❍ Discourses on Livy (1531)--Constitution Society ❍ The Prince [Il Princpe] (1505)--Constitution Society Madre Madrid Train Attacks -- BBC News -- Analysis about the 10 bombs that exploded on four trains in three stations in Madrid during rush hour on March 11, 2004. Features a timeline, map, eyewitness accounts, and a video. Also provides links to related stories, including information about al-Qaida and the Euskadi Ta Azkatasuna party. ● Main Economic Indicators -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ● Major International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) of Which the U.S. Is a Member -■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ African Development Bank Asian Development Bank (ADB) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) G8 Information Centre Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD/World Bank) International Court of Justice International Labour Organization (ILO) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Organization of American States (OAS) United Nations I United Nations II United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (203 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ■ ■ ■ ■ ● ■ ■ ■ (UNESCO) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) World Bank (IRBD) World Health Organization (WHO) Major League Baseball (MLB) Drug Policy -- MLB.com -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● International Monetary Fund (IMF) Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Drug Testing Works-- To an Extent--MLB MLB and Players Association Reach Tentative Agreement on New Steroid Policy--MLB Players Association Report: New Policy Starts Thursday--MLB Steroid Use Decreased in 2004--MLB Major State Department Publications -- United States. Dept. of State -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Background Notes--brief background people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations, U.S. relations, travel, and business information. Countries and Regions--statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, and other country/regional information for African Affairs; East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP); European and Eurasian Affairs, including New Independent States of the Former USSR; Near Eastern Affairs; South Asian Affairs; Western Hemisphere Affairs. Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices Country Reports on Human Rights Practices--covers internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights in each foreign country. 1993-1999 reports. Dispatch Magazine--1990-1999 magazine that covered current issues and treaty actions and provided key speeches and testimony by senior State Department officials. See 1993-1996 issues [unavailable 4-19-07], 1997-1998 issues, and 1999 issues Foreign Media Reaction--U.S. Dept. of State, International Information Programs--daily digest of foreign media reaction Foreign Relations of the United States International Religious Freedom International Topics and Issues. See also earlier (Clinton Admin.) State Dept. Policy site and Hot Topics in U.S. Foreign Policy. Office of the Legal Advisor. Patterns of Global Terrorism. See also earlier (Clinton Admin.) State Dept. annual reports. Scroll down the page for "Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations" and "Significant Incidents of Political Violence Against Americans" Response to Terrorism--regularly updated with government statements and briefings, with links to key documents and policy texts. See also Bureau of Consular Affairs for travel warnings, Counterterrorism Office, and the annual report Patterns of Global Terrorism file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (204 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers ● Major State Dept. Publications -- United States. Dept. of State ● Major U. S. Government Agencies - International Affairs -- Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau of Arms Control and [ACDA archive] of Defense (DoD) Dept. of State ● Agency) International Trade Admin. (ITA) (USITC) Library of Congress Country Studies/Area Handbook Program United States International Trade Commission Library of Congress United States Trade Representative Voice of America Major U. S. Government International Relations Sites (old) -■ Agency for International ■ International Trade Admin. (ITA) Development (USAID) ■ United States International Trade ■ Bureau of Arms Control and Commission (USITC) [ACDA archive] ■ Library of Congress Country Studies/ ■ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Area Handbook Program ■ Dept. of Defense (DoD) ■ Library of Congress Global Legal ■ Dept. of State Information Network (GLIN) ■ International Information ■ United States Trade Representative Programs (formerly U.S. ■ Voice of America (VOA) Information Agency) Major U.S. Government Statistical Agencies -Bureau of Economic Analysis [BEA] Bureau of Justice Statistics [BJS] Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] Bureau of Transportation Statistics [BTS] Census Bureau Economic Research Service [USDA ERS] Economics and Statistics Admin. [ESA] [Commerce] Energy Information Administration [EIA] Federal Election Commission [FEC] ● Dept. 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Making Healthcare Safe and Affordable -- National Libertarian Committee -- The Libertarian view on the problems of healthcare in the U.S. and ways to improve it. Making of America (MOA) Making the Nation Safer: The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism -- National Research Council (NRC) -- PDFs for each chapter. Malnutrition Matters: Food Technology Solutions -- Canadian-registered, non-profit organization, dedicated to providing sustainable low cost food technology solutions for malnutrition, primarily by using soya, but also cereals, grains, fruits and vegetables. ● Malnutrition Statistics -- UNICEF ● Malta -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Man, Isle of -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● ● Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides monthly data on economic statistics in the domestic manufacturing sector. Manufacturing and Mining; Reference Series; Numerical List of Manufactured and Mineral Products (NAICS Codes) -- United States. Census Bureau, Manufacturing and Construction Division -- Numerical codes for approximately 6,100 products (ten-digit codes) in the manufacturing and mining sectors for which information is published. ● Manufacturing Central -- National Association of Manufacturers ● Map Collections: 1544-1999 -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Online Maps. ● Map Stats -- United States. Census Bureau -- click on your state, your region in your state, and your county file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (206 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm to get a map, and demographic and business information about your county. ● ● Mapping Census 2000: The Geography of U.S. Diversity -- United States. Census Bureau Mapping the Global Future: Report of the National Intelligence Council's 2020 Project [Global Trends 2020] -- United States. National Intelligence Council (NIC) -- A view of how world developments could evolve, identifying opportunities and potentially negative developments that might warrant policy action. ● Maps -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI) ● Maps of the Terrorist Networks -❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Mapping Networks of Terrorist Cells--orgnet.com Social Network Analysis of 19 Hijackers and Associates--orgnet.com Marijuana as Medicine -- CNN Interactive -- Debate over legalization. Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp -- Cannabis.com -- Site devoted to providing accurate information about marijuana use to the public. Marijuana Policy Project -- Organization dedicated to the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana Website -- Marijuana.com Freedom Coalition -- News, discussions, fact sheets. Includes Marijuananews.com--Richard Cowan. Market Information and Statistics International Telecommunications Union -- Key market informationa and statistics. Market Research - Export.gov -- United States. International Trade Admin. (ITA) and U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) -- Information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business. Covers marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel. Includes Country Commercial Guides (CCG) and Industry Sector Analysis (ISA) Reports. Market Research Library (U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service [US&FCS]) -- The business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business. Covers marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel. ● Marketing of Violent Entertainment to Children -- United States. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ● Marriage for all ● ● Marx, Karl -❍ Marx and Engels' Writings--Iowa State Univ., English Server ❍ Marxists Internet Archive Massachusetts Law About Same-Sex Marriage file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (207 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Master Index of Army Records -- United States. Army Center of Military History (CMH) ● MAVIN Foundation -- Magazine celebrating the multiracial experience. ● Maximov Online -- "Your window on Russia & the new independent states." Major publisher of Russian government and political news and information. Includes recent news and latest news archive. ● Mayo Clinic Health Oasis -- General Health Information for the consumer. ● Mayoral Elections Center -- USmayors.org ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Mayoral Elections Database -- United States Conference of Mayors -- Searchable database of mayoral election winners by city and date of inauguration from 1999-2007. Scedule of mayoral elections for 2008. Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000 -- United States. Census Bureau Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq -- United States. Defenselink, Dept. of Defense (DOD) -Quarterly reports on Iraq that include specific performance indicators and measures of progress toward political, economic, and security stability in Iraq. Meat and Poultry -- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture -❍ Phone: 800-535-4555 (Voice) ❍ Phone: 202-720-3333 (Washington, DC area) ❍ Phone: 800-256-7072 (TDD/TTY) Media Access Project -- Non-profit law firm promoting the first amendment within electronic media. Media Conglomerates, Mergers, Concentration of Ownership -- Anup Shah -- globalissues.org -Discusses the problems with large media mergers. Media -- Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence -- United States. Dept. of Education -Resources designed to help parents answer the question "What can I do to keep the media from being a bad influence on my child?" Media Ownership -- CQ Researcher Media Ownership and Democracy in the Digital Information Age -- Mark Cooper -- Center for Internet and Society Stanford Law School Media Ratings for Violence and Sex: Implications for Policy Makers and Parents -- Brad J. Bushman and Joanne Cantor -- Iowa State University/University of Wisconsin -- This article reviews research on the implementation of media-rating systems, parents’ use and evaluation of them, and the impact of ratings on children. Media ratings for violence and sex. Implications for policymakers and parents -- Bushman BJ, Cantor J. -- United States. PubMed.gov -- A 2003 article from the American Psychologist publication. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (208 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Media Wise Columns: Videogames -- National Institute on Media and the Family -Tame Video Games Video Game Addiction Effects of Video Games mediachannel.org -- Media issues supersite, featuring criticism, breaking news, and investigative reporting from hundreds of organizations worldwide. Mediawise -- National Institute on Media and the Family -- Provides reliable information through research, education, and advocacy. Includes resources on media violence, viewing habits, and media ratings. Medical Marijuana: Should marijuana be a medical option? -- ProCon.org -- Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should marijuana be a medical option?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. Medical References: Teenage Pregnancy Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator -- Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation -- Simple calculator that outlines out-of-pocket costs to consumers enrolled in the Medicare drug benefit program signed into law by President Bush on December 8, 2003. ● Medicare - Publications -- Eligibility, managed care, benefits, parts A & B, glossary, and medical briefs. ● Medicare Rights Center ● ● ● ● ● ● Medicines, Drugs, Medical Devices, Medical Drugs, and Products Sold Online -- Food and Drug Administration -❍ Phone: 301-443-1240 (Emergency only) ❍ Phone: 800-FDA-1088 (To request a complaint form) ❍ Fax: 800-FDA-0178 (To fax a complaint form) MedlinePlus -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) -Directs you to resources containing information that will help you answer your health questions. Provides links to information on common diseases and conditions, definitions of medical terms, links to organizations providing medical information, information for reading online, hospital and physician directories, and other medical information. MedlinePlus: Air Pollution -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Articles, reports, organizations, and news related to the health effects of air pollution. MedlinePlus: Flu -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) MedlinePlus: Malnutrition -- National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) -Definition, symptoms, prevention, and treatment MedlinePlus: Nutrition -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Information and resources on nutrition and health. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (209 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● MedlinePlus: Rape -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Includes latest news, overviews, prevention, coping, and statistics on rape. MedlinePlus: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM). National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Government health information page offering a general overview of the SARS outbreak, as well as news, possible causes, treatments, and prevention. MedlinePlus: Smoking -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Recent news, medical research, and general information about the risks of smoking, smoking prevention, and quitting smoking. MedlinePlus: Suicide -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Index of suicide information including health resources, coping resources, and statistics. MedlinePlus: West Nile Virus -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM). National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- Government health information page offering a general overview of the SARS outbreak, as well as news, possible causes, treatments, and prevention. Member Statements on Filesharing -- United States. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. -- Collection of statements by Senators in the Committe on the Judiciary, which oversees issues such as intellectual property on the internet. Also includes Witness Testimonies. ● Memphis Resources -- "Uncle Sam," Univ. of Memphis ● Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General -- United States. Public Health Service (PHS) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Mental Health, United States -- United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration MEPS Household Component -- United States. Health and Human Services (HHS). Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) -- Information and annual tables for household medical expenditures and household health insurance coverage. For tables scroll down to "Summary Data Tables" link in Online Data section. Meta-analysis of State Polls -- Princeton Univ. -- Poll analysis site using a unique statistical method to predict the outcome of the 2004 Presidential Election. Meta-Index for US Legal Research -- Georgia State Univ. (GSU) Law School Meta Subject Index to Government Information -- Stephen J. Woods, Idaho State Univ -- Links to subject categories on various depositories' web pages. Metro Historical Commission -- Includes links to individual neighborhoods. Metro Nashville Public School Profiles and Improvement Plans -- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) MetroMap: Online Property Maps -- Enter owner name, address, parcel, or other variable. Get location file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (210 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and outline of the property, the outline of the home or building, and the latest property assessment. You can also choose owner, zoning, and permit history, among others. ● ● ● ● Metropolitan Action Committee on Public Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) -Community-based safety, justice, and outreach programs for women and children who are victims of violence. Based in Toronto. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Metropolitan Nashville - Metro Council -- Nashville.gov -- Includes a map so you can identify which Council District you live in (with contact information for the council member for each district) and a Council Member Feedback Form to e-mail your views to a council member. Metropolitan Nashville - Residential Resources -- Nashville.gov -- ❍ Online Property Maps - Nashville.gov Property Appraisal and Assessment Data - Davidson County - Nashville, TN ❍ Mexico -- INEGI ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Michigan Quaker Peace Forum: Candidate Information -- University of Michigan -- Includes the positions of ten 2004 Presidential candidates in ten important areas. Michigan's Informed Consent for Abortion Law -- Michigan Dept. of Community Health -- Legal, educational documents which must be provided to women seeking abortions in Michigan. Middle East -- BBC News Middle East -- United States. Air Force. Air University -- Bibliographies on issues relating to the Middle East. Middle East and North Africa -- Vanderbilt University -- Links to resources about Middle Eastern and North African politics and economics. Middle East and North Africa Business Information Center -- United States. Government Export Portal -- Country and business information, trade leads and events, press releases, and success stories related to the Middle East and North Africa. Middle East and North Africa: Strategic Studies Institute -- United States. Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College -- Strategic studies including research and publications about the Middle East and North Africa. Middle East and North Africa/Trade Information Center (TIC) -- United States. Dept. of Commerce, International Trade Administration -- U.S. trade promotion programs, projects, regional trade institutions, country information, and trade related resources. Middle East and South Asia -- United States. House of Representatives. House Committee on file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (211 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Foreign Affairs -- Schedules, testimony and transcripts, news, and legislative information from the House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia. ❍ Middle East, Armenian, and Central Asian Studies -- Univ. of California, Los Angeles ❍ Middle East Bibliography - Searchable Database of Middle East Books -- Mid-East Web ❍ Middle East Crisis -- BBC News -- Up to date news on Middle East nations ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Middle East Information Center -- A site dedicated to collect information that could help us better understand the conflicts in the Middle East Middle East Information Network -- Non-partisan group dedicated to providing accurate and comprehensive information about the Middle East. Middle East Institute -- Columbia University -- Works to develop an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Middle East Middle East Institute (MEI) -- Serves as a conduit of information between Middle Eastern nations and American policy makers. Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) -- Archive of recent Middle Eastern articles, news, etc. translated into English. Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC) -- University of Texas at Austin, WWW Virtual Library ❍ Middle East News and Views -- MidEast Web ❍ Middle East North Africa Internet Resource Guide -- University of Utah ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Middle East Partnership Initiative -- United States. Dept. of State. Middle East Partnership Initiative -- History, news updates, stories, and programs about the Middle East Partnership Initiative. Middle East Peace -- United States. Dept. of State. Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs -- Recent news, key documents, and statements about Middle East Peace. Middle East Regional and Country Resources -- Middle East and Jewish Studies, Columbia Univ. Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) -- Non-governmental, non-profit organization based in Washington D.C. that provides information and analysis on the Middle East Middle East Studies Internet Resources - World-Wide Web Virtual Library -- Middle East and Jewish Studies, Columbia Univ. Middle East Times -- Weekly source for news and independent analysis of politics, business, religion and culture in the Middle East file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (212 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Middle East Virtual Library -- Univ. Library of Saxony-Anhault, Germany Mideast Conflict: Latest Developments -- Yahoo!, Inc. -- Index of recent news articles and op-ed pieces about the Arab-Israeli conflict. MidEast Web Maps Midstate Economic Indicators -- Albert E. DePrince, Jr. -- Middle Tennessee State Univ. (MTSU) -"Monitors and analyzes the economy of Middle Tennessee. It features a detailed table of leading and coincident indicators useful for following and forecasting economic trends in the region." Migrating Government Publications -- "Uncle Sam," Univ. of Memphis -- List of electronic-format only and print serial and periodical publications converted to electronic format, with URLs, arranged by SuDocs number and by title. Migration Information Source -- Migration Policy Institute -- This site offers "fresh thought, authoritative data, and global analysis of international migration and refugee trends" and chronicles global migration movements. Global Data contains charts and tables for several countries dating back to 1990 and Country Profiles contains articles on various countries' immigration and emigration policies, experience, patterns, and forecasts. There are also U.S. Historical Trends, related links, and a glossary. Migration Policy Institute (MPI) -- MPI -- An independent, non-partisan group dedicated to the research, analysis, and evaluation of migration and refugee policies worldwide. The website provides reports and publications on current issues of immigration policy debate, Including a wealth of information on U.S. immigration policy and security. The Military Health System -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD) -- The Department of Defense's military medical system. Serves over 9 million Americans – active duty and Reserve Component service members; military families; retirees, survivors and their families. Military Personnel Manual: 3630400 - Separation of Enlisted Personnel by Reason of Homosexual Conduct -- Sgt. Sharon Fitzpatrick Smith (Ret.) Military Power of the People's Republic of China -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD) -Annual congressional reports on the military strength of China that are submitted in response to the FY2000 National Defense Authorization Act. Reports are available from 2002 and are in PDF form. Military Resources: War in Iraq, 2003 -- United States. National Archives The Military Response -- Cato Institute -- Articles detailing the American military response to September 11, from a libertarian perspective. Military Specifications and Standards -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DOD), Defense Standardization Program Military Spending -- Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) -- Quaker lobbying group file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (213 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm that explains where the money is spent in the military and where such funding would be put to better use. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Militia and Patriot Movements -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville The Militia Movement in the United States -- Essay supporting the militia movement in the United States. Militia of Montana -- Dedicated to the preservation of the freedoms of all Citizens of the State of Montana and of the United States of America. Militia Watchdog -- Links site devoted to monitoring far right extremism in the United States. Mill, John Stuart -■ Biography and Important Works--Utilitarianism Resources ■ Utilitarianism ■ On Liberty Millenium Development Goals Indicators -- U.S. Statistics Division -- Presents data , methodologies, and sources for indicators that measure progress towards Millenium Development Goals. Also provides progress reports and other related documents. ❍ The Minimum Wage -- United States. Dept. of Labor ❍ Minimum Wage Issue Guide -- Economic Policy Institute (EPI) ❍ Minimum Wage Issue Guide -- Economic Policy Institute (EPI) ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Minimum Wage Laws in the States -- United States. Dept. of Labor, Wage and Hour Division -Map comparing state and federal minimum wages. Minimum Wage Laws in the States -- United States. Dept. of Labor, Wage and Hour Division -Map comparing state and federal minimum wages. Ministries of Foreign Affairs Online -- Stefano Baldi Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse -- Univ. of Minnesota -- Links to various topics on violence including gun violence, hate crimes military violence, terrorism etc. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) -- United States. Dept. Of Commerce Minority Links -- United States. Census Bureau -- Quick and easy links to the latest data on racial and ethnic populations in the United States. Includes ■ American Indian and Alaskan Native Population ■ Asian,Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations ■ Blackor African American Population ■ Hispanic or Latino Population file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (214 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Minority Links - Current Population Survey (CPS) Reports and Census Briefs -- United States. Census Bureau -- Short reports (usually 8 to 12 pages) on the latest data on racial and ethnic populations in the United States. Includes ■ Black Population: Current Population Survey / 2000 Census Brief ■ Hispanic Population: Current Population Survey / 2000 Census Brief ■ Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: Current Population Survey / 2000 Asian Census Brief / 2000 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Census Brief ■ American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: Current Population Survey / 2000 Census Brief ■ Arab Population: 2000 Census Brief ■ White Population: 2000 Census Brief Minority Rights Group International -- Minority Rights Group International -- Works to secure the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples and to promote cooperation and understanding among communities Minority University Research and Education Programs (MUREP) -- United States. NASA: Office of Education -- Seeks to include historically black universities and other minority universities within NASA's mission. Misconceptions over Eminent Domain -- Rox Laird -- National Public Radio (NPR) -- Recording of an editorial broadcast arguing that rulings on eminent domain have been more conservative than radical. Includes links to related stories. Mixed Messages: Tracking Political Advertising -- Washington Post -- Database of 2006 Congressional and gubernatorial ads. Search by candidate, party, gender of narrator, dissemination method, etc. MixedFolks.com -- Online community site with extensive lists of famous multiracial individuals. Moderation Management (MM) -- Program encouraging the responsible consumption of alcohol in moderation. Modern Political Theory Web Sites -- Charles Helm, Western Illinois Univ. -- Index to political philosophy from 1450 to present. ❍ Moldova -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ❍ Monaco -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ❍ Money - Economic Statistics Briefing Room (ESBR) -- United States. White House ❍ Money in the Bank -- Angela Rabasa, et al. -- National Defense Research Institute ❍ Money Stock -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (215 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ Monitoring Stem Cell Research -- United States. The President's Council on Bioethics -- Provides stem cell background information and current developments in research and the stem cell debate [Monthly] Catalog of United States Government Publications (MOCAT) [via GPO Access] -United States. Govt. Printing Office (GPO) -- The most comprehensive finding aid for U.S. government documents; a catalog of all documents received by GPO. Includes author, title, subject, and keyword title indexes; uses LC subject headings; covers 1994 to present. Monthly Energy Chronology -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Agency (EIA) -- Summary of daily worldwide and international news pertaining to energy available for the current year. ❍ Monthly Energy Review -- United States. Energy Information Administration (EIA) ❍ Monthly Labor Review -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Monthly Retail Trade Survey -- United States. Census Bureau -- Monthly trade and food service sales and inventories back to 1992. See also Latest advance report [PDF]. Monthly Statistics of International Trade (OECD, SourceOECD) -- Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) -- Provides detailed insight into the most recent trends in trading patterns among OECD countries and with the rest of the world. Data are broken down by economic groupings, by country and by region and include seasonally adjusted series as well as calculated indicators. The series shown cover data for the last eight months, four quarters, and two years available. Divided into four parts: Aggregate trade indicators; Volume and average value indices; Trade by Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) sections; Foreign trade of OECD countries by partner country. Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides monthly estimates of sales and inventories of wholesale trade industries. Morality in Media (MIM) -- interfaith organization established to combat obscenity and uphold decency standards in the media. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - MMWR -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) A More Secure World, Our Shared Responsibility -- U.S. Secretary General's High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges, and Change -- Covers collective security and the use of force. Offers recommendations for appropriate international community response to six major security threats: from terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, poverty-environmental degradation, civil wars, conflicts between states, and international crime. Also makes numerous recommendations for reform of major UN organs. The Mother Jones 400 -- Foundation for National Progress -- Searchable profiles of top contributors to political parties. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) -- Focus on finding effective solutions to drunk driving and file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (216 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm underage drinking problems. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ MoveOn -- "Democracy in action." Movie Ratings -- Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) -- Explanation of movie ratings and movie rating database of released films. MovingIdeas.org -- Liberal index site with links to many think-tanks, opinion sites, issue information, and action-oriented programs. Multinational Force and Observers -- Supervises the implementation of the security provisions of the Egyptian-Israeli Treaty of Peace and employs best efforts to prvent any violation of its terms The Multiracial Activist -- Libertarian journal covering social and civil liberties issues of interest to biracial and multiracial individuals. [UNAVAILABLE 7-14-06] Municipal Codes -- Seattle Public Library -- Links to United States city and county codes of laws for selected municipalities. Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation (MVFR) -- Families of victims of murder and/or execution who oppose capital punishment. Museum Collection Databases -- GODORT -- This page lists databases produced by states or their political subdivisions that provide access to museum collections. These databases often have historical notes and images of items in their collections. Music Copyrights -- Yahoo Directory Music Downloading -- JURIST Legal News & Research, Univ. of Pittsburgh -- Collection of recent legal news and articles regarding illegal file-sharing and music copyright abuse. Music on the Internet: Is There an Upside to Downloading? -- United States. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. -- Official Senate committee transcript describing witness testimonies from both sides of the debate, including Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Hank Barry, CEO of Napster. Music Piracy and the Audio Home Recording Act -- Duke University Law and Technology Review MusicUnited.org -- Coalition of music industry trade groups informing consumers about the law concerning illegal music sharing, the penalties, alternatives, and why the music fan should care. Muslim Life in America -- United States. Dept. of State Muslim Students Association at USC -- Shattering Ten Misconceptions About Islam and The Noble Qur'an My Smokers Rights -- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company -- State-by-state analysis of tobacco taxes, tobacco-related legislation, class action lawsuits, and other information. Additonal features available file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (217 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm to registered members. ❍ MyPyramid.gov -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- Provides a personalized food pyramid based on age, gender, and physical attributes submitted by the user. ❍ mysocialsecurity.org -- A collection of tracts and debates on topics dealing with social security. ❍ NAFTA and Agricultural Trade -- Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ NAFTA Resources -- University of Texas at Austin, Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) The NAFTA Secretariat NARAL Pro-Choice America -- A "pro-choice" group. Leading political force dedicated to securing the freedom to choose. NASA Human Space Flight - Shuttle -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) -- Includes STS-107 Investigation Reference Page NASA New Start Index Inflation Calculator -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) -- A weighted average of commercially available inflation indices that represent the "market basket" of goods and services that NASA purchases. As such, it is meant to reflect price changes for the composite group of contractors, vendors and suppliers with whom NASA deals. The out-years portion of the index uses OMB projections of future inflation. ❍ NASA Watch -- Reston Communications ❍ Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce -- U.S. NACC ❍ Nashville.net -- Butler Networks, LLC ❍ ❍ ❍ NASS Reports Arranged by Title -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) NASS State-by-State Election Reform Reports -- National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) -- Review of existing and proposed laws and list of state election office contacts. The Nation's Report Card - National Assessment of Educational Progress -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) ❍ National Abortion Federation -- The Voice of Abortion Providers. ❍ National Accounts Data -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) ❍ National Accounts - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (218 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) -- United States. -Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew (NASA) and Columbia STS-107 (NASA Kennedy Space Center) ■ Today at NASA ■ Center for Aerospace Information (CASI) Technical Report Server--Bibliographic citations and abstracts for publicly available aerospace documents, journal articles, and conference proceedings, with some recent full-text reports from NASA Centers. ■ Education Program ■ Jet Propulsion Laboratory ■ Kennedy Space Center ■ Mars Exploration ■ Marshall Space Flight Center ■ NASA's Planetary Photojournal --Easy access to the publicly released images from various Solar System exploration programs. ■ The Observatorium Planetary Image Finders--Listing the best sources of high-resolution, often unprocessed images, for each planet or moon. Scientific and Technical Information (STI)--National Aeronautics and Space Admin. (NASA)-Provides ready access to over three million aerospace and related citations. Powerful search capabilities offer access to both the latest and most important historical information about aerospace, aeronautics and related topics. Space Physics--National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) ■ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● National Agricultural Library (NAL) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) ● National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) ● National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP) -- Resources on the latest treatments, therapies, studies, and other medical information. ● National Air Pollutant Emission Trends -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ● National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) ● ● ● ● National and International Data Sources and Links -- U.S. Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, Statistics Division -- Links to national statistics offices for countries around the world. National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) -- Association of business, agricultural, scientific, and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare. National Annenberg Election Survey -- Annenberg Public Policy Center, Univ. of Pennsylvania -- Weekly reserves provide public opinion on election issues such as stem cell research, veteran service, assault weapons, candidate personalities, and the war in Iraq. National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD) -- Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) and U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) -- Browsing and downloading access to most file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (219 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm of 500 data collections relating to criminal justice. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Assoc. of Child Advocates (NACA) National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) -- Advocates sound public policy that recognizes the vital role of humane animal use in biomedical research, higher education and product safety testing. National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) -- Advocating for children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) -- Works to protect and enhance the civil rights of African Americans and other minorities. National Association of Air Traffic Specialists (NAATS) -- "Aviation safety is our business." National Association of Counties -- Wide range of information on county demographics and officials, including such data as cities in each county and list of largest and richest counties. National Association of Manufacturers -- NAM -- Dedicated to enhancing competativeness of manufacturers to improve American living standards. National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) -- Advocacy of HIV/AIDS patients and related issues. National Association of Scholars (NAS) -- Addressing issues in higher education such as: academic standards, politicization of scholarship and teaching, and use of diversity criteria unrelated to merit in hiring, in promotion, and in student recruitment. National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) -- Focuses on providing sound training for School Resource Officers, allowing them to better perform their jobs. Site includes link to the annual National School-Based Law Enforcement Survey. National Association of Secretaries of State: Our Members -- National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) -- Contact information for the chief election official in each state. National Association of the Deaf (NAD) -- Largest constituency organization promoting the accessibility and civil rights of deaf and hard of hearing Americans. Focuses include grassroots advocacy and empowerment, captioned media, certification of American Sign Language professionals; legal assistance, public awareness, and much more. National Atlas of the United States of America -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI). U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Audubon Society file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (220 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) -- United States. -- Includes publications such as: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Human Cloning and Human Dignity: An Ethical Inquiry (2002) Monitoring Stem Cell Research (2004) Reproduction and Responsibility: The Regulation of New Biotechnologies (2004) White Paper: Alternative Sources of Pluripotent Stem Cells (2005) National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) [Archive] -- United States. National Bioethics Advisory Commission / Georgetown Univ. -- Archived website of the defunct NBAC (1995-2001), including reports, meeting minutes, news, and other links. The National Bureau of Asian Research -- "A nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution dedicated to informing and strengthening policy in the Asia-Pacific." Conducts research on issues affecting relations between the U.S. and Asia. National Cable & Television Association (NCTA) -- Industry association website providing, among other things, information about how to monitor broadcast media use by children. Includes TV Viewing Tips for Parents. ● National Campaign to Prevent School Violence -- Ribbon of Promise ● National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) -- Columbia Univ. -- Identifying and promoting strategies that reduce the incidence of young child poverty in the United States. National Center for Drug Free Sport -- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) -- Catalogue of various illicit substances used in sports and the consequences of their use. The National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc. -- Drug Free Sport has developed a number of programs to help institutions evaluate and create effective policies concerning answer athletes’ questions about dietary supplements and banned substances. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) -- Collects and analyzes statistics on U.S. education and international comparisons. Products by Compendium includes major NCES publications such as The Condition of Education, Digest of Education Statistics, and Projections of Education Statistics to 2016. National Center for Health Statistics: Illegal Drugs -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Statistics, data, and links concerning illegal drug use. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) -- Univ. of North Carolina at Greensboro, SERVE Center -- Research, resources, and information for communities to address the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness. Funded by U.S. Dept. of Education. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (221 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● National Center for Juvenile Justice -- A resource for independent and original research on topics related directly and indirectly to the field of juvenile justice. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children -- Fighting child abduction and sexual exploitation. National Center for Policy Analysis -- Nonpartisan public policy research group promoting private alternatives to government regulation and control. National Center for Public Policy Research -- Conservative think-tank with a focus on national defense, free markets, and limited government. Includes: ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● What Conservatives Think - directory of conservative thoughts on current issues Environmental Policy Task Force - "helps arm conservatives with tools concerning environmental policy debates" National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing -- Univ. of California, Los Angeles -- The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST), based at UCLA, conducts research and development to improve assessment and accountability systems for K-12 and adult education. National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) -- "Devoted exclusively to funding independent, peerreviewed scientific research on pathological and youth gambling." National Center for Statistics and Analysis -- United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Center on Accessibility -- Designing accessible areas for the disabled. National Center on Addiction and Drug Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) -- Research center devoted to the interdisciplinary study of substances and addiction. National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA) -- seeks to create a society in which all persons who come into contact with human service or correctional systems are provided an environment of individual care, concern and treatment. National Child Care Information Center -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Admin. for Children and Family (ACF) National Child Support Enforcement Assoc. (NCSEA) -- Representing professionals and organizations within the child-support community through advocacy, etc. National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) -- Advocates elimination of substandard care in nursing homes. National Climatic Data Center -- United States. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -Provides data, reports, and publications. Includes Global Warming FAQ file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (222 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Coalition Against Censorship National Coalition Against Domestic Violence -- National organization of grassroots shelter and service programs for battered women. National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling (NCALG) National Coalition for Child Protection Reform (NCCPR) -- Advocating reform to streamline America's child welfare system, particularly concerning use of foster care. National Coalition for the Homeless -- A national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to the mission of ending homelessness. National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) -- National advocacy network of homeless persons, activists, service providers, and others committed to ending homelessness. National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families (NCPCF) -- Religious site seeking to embrace, live out and defend the biblical truth of sexuality. National Coalition on Health Care National Commission on Terrorist Attacks on the United States -- The official site of the 9/11 Commission. The site was frozen and archived on August 21, 2004. National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (The 9-11 Commission) -- United States. National Commission on Terrorist Attacks -- Covers public hearings, staff statements, press releases, and archives. ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● Hearings - Held to offer a public dialogue about the Commission's goals and priorities and to identify the most important issues and questions requiring further investigation. Report [PDF] - July 2004. Staff Monographs on Terrorist Financing and Terrorist Travel and Statements - Covers situation prior to 9/11, hijackers, national policy cooperation, crisis management, homeland decison, and other topics. National Committee for an Effective Congress -- Supports progressive candidates with emphases on freedom of choice, separation of church and state, gun control, equal rights, and environmental protection. National Compensation Survey -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Provides occupational earnings; compensation cost trends, benefit incidence, and detailed plan provisions. Detailed occupational earnings are available for metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, broad geographic regions, and on a national basis. National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Committee for Pro-Life Activities -- News, issues, church documents, etc. pertaining to abortion. National Conference of State Legislatures -- NCSL advocates the interests and issues of state file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (223 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm governments, including taxes, budgets, health care, energy, and the environment. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Constitution Center -- Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach -- An independent, nonpartisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance. National Council for Research on Women (NCRW) National Council of La Raza (NCLR) -- Seeks to improve life opportunities for Hispanic Americans by reducing poverty and discrimination. National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) -- Promoting English language arts education. Includes position statements on censorship and intellectual freedom. National Council of the Churches in the USA (NCC) -- Works to be a force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States. National Council on Aging -- Advocacy and research dedicated to "[improving] the lives of older Americans." National Council on Aging -- Covers aging organizations, agencies on aging, think tanks and policy websites, health and medicine, personal finance, social security, and other links. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) -- Facts, treatment programs, and referals. National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence (NCCAFV) -- Resource center on intergenerational family violence prevention in America. National Council on Disability (NCD) -- United States. -- Federal agency charged with protecting equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities and facilitating independence and integration into society. National Council on Public Polls National Council on Public Polls -- An association of polling organizations promoting standards among public opinion pollsters and how to interpret poll results. National Crime Prevention Council -- National Crime Prevention Council -- National Crime Prevention Council homepage. National Criminal Justice Reference Service: Juvenile Justice -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) -- Covers corrections, courts, crime prevention, criminal justice statistics, drugs, drug policy, gangs, international resources, juvenile justice, law enforcement, research & evaluation, & victims. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (224 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Juvenile Justice Publications Juvenile Substance Abuse Publications National Current Employment Statistics (Establishment Survey) -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) National Death Penalty Moratorium Act of 2001 -- United States. Senate -- A bill introduced in January, 2001, by Senator Feingold and others to impose a moratorium on all federal executions until Congress fully evaluates the consequences of the death penalty. Also available in text. National Defense University -- United States. Department of Defense -- Includes: ❍ Strategic Forum (Institute for National Strategic Studies) ❍ The Global Century: Globalization and National Security (text and PDF )--Report of the Project on Globalization and National Security National Disaster Assistance Programs -- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) -- Information about services and programs available to workers following a natural disaster. Includes fact sheets about Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), Natural Emergency Grants (NEG), and related disaster unemployment assistance available to Hurricane Katrina victims. Press releases provide news about the DOL response to Hurricane Katrina. National Domestic Violence Hotline -- Texas Council on Family Violence -- Nationwide, 24-hour toll-free domestic violence hotline and other informative resources. National Drug Control Strategy (2003) -- United States. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) -Establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program. Seeks to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences. National Drug Information and Treatment Hotline -- United States. National Institute of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Eating Disorders Association -- Formerly the American Anorexia and Bulimia Association. National Education Association (NEA) -- Covers such issues as Charter Schools, Class Size, Safe Schools, and Vouchers. National Education Reform Issues -- Thomas B. Fordham Foundation -- Charter schools, curriculum, class size, federal role, school choice, standards, teachers' unions, and other topics. National Election Studies -- Univ. of Michigican, Institute for Social Research -- "NES conducts national surveys of the American electorate in presidential and midterm election years and carries out research and development work through pilot studies in odd-numbered years. The NES time-series now encompasses 23 biennial election studies spanning five decades." National Employment Law Project (NELP) -- "Advocating for the working poor and the unemployed." file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (225 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● National Energy Policy -- United States. White House -- Information, speeches, links, and topics related to energy policy in the U.S. National Energy Policy -- Department of Energy -- This site contains many solid articles related to national energy policy in the U.S. and many related links to other websites National Energy Policy -- National Energy Policy Development Group -- Detailed report outlining issues and structure of the U.S. National Energy Policy. ● National Families in Action (NFIA) -- Drug-abuse and anti-legalization site. ● National Federation of Independent Business -- NFIB ● National Federation of the Blind ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Fish and Wildlife Federation (NFWF) -- A private organization dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, plants, and their respective habitats. National Football League (NFL) Drug Policy -- National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC) -- United States. -- Contains archival reports and research focusing onthe social and economic impacts of gambling. National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) -- Latest news on gay marriages, discusses the issue of same-sex marriages and other issues. Includes Marriage/Partner Recognition National Head Start Assoc. (NHSA) -- Advocacy, training, and research in support of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services' Head Start program for children of low-income families. National Health Care Surveys -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). National Center for Health Statistics. -- Provider-based surveys offering objective information about the organizations and providers that supply health care, the services rendered, and the patients they serve. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) -- United States. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) -- United States. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) -- Includes information on air bags, Child Passenger Safety, and Cellular Phones (Safety Implications). Also provides information about vehicles and their safety, including recall and crash test information. National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) -- Univ. of Minnesota, Minnesota Population Center -- Covers 1790-2000; only has US, state, and county geographies available until 1910-after 1910 there are more geographies available; map difficulty: hard; complex queries: very good; speed: slow; notes: service can be slow or disrupted at times, many ways to download information, must have an account (free). (University of Michigan ratings) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (226 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● National HIV Testing Resources -- United States. National Prevention Information Network (NPIN), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- HIV frequently asked questions, information about testing, and testing center locations for your area. National Human Genome Research Institute, The (NHGRI) -- United States. National Institute of Health National Immigration Forum -- Advocates American public policies that support and welcome immigrants and refugees. ● National Immigration Forum ● National Immigration Law Center ● ● ● ● ● National Immigration Law Center (NILC) -- National Immigration Law Center -- Find issue briefs, articles, and other material about "immigration, public benefits, and employment laws affecting immigrants and refugees." Also provides analysis of pending immigration reform legislation, which includes topics such as guest workers, driver's licenses, and border controls. Other features include links to related federal and California sites and information for Hurricane Katrina survivors. From an organization "dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of low income immigrants and their family members." National Income and Product Accounts Tables -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) National Indian Gaming Commission -- United States. National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) -- An independent federal regulatory agency of the United States. Site contains information on laws & regulations, statistics, and annual reports. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) -- United States. U.S. National Institutes of Health ● National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) -- United States. National Institutes of Health (NIH) ● National Institute on Aging -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services ● ● ● ● National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) -- United States. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) -- United States. National Institute of Health (NIH) National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) -- United States. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) -- United States. National Institutes of Health (NIH) -Information on drugs of abuse, community guide and other publications. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (227 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Overview--Seeks to bring the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Includes info about teen drug use. Information for Students--Includes research information about the effects of drug abuse on the brain and interactive activities to help young students learn more about drugs and how they affect how the brain works. NIDA for Teens Anabolic Steroid Abuse (Steroidabuse.gov) Steroid Prevention Program Scores With High School Athletes ● National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) ● National Journal -- Government Research Corporation ● National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) -- United States. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ● National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP) -- Strives to prevent and end homelessness by serving as the legal arm of the nationwide movement to end homelessness. ● National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) ● National Major Gang Task Force (NMGTF) ● ● ● ● ● National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) -- Information on the social and political causes and effects of terrorism. Seeks the development of technologies to counter terrorism. See also MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base. National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism- MIPT -- MIPT is a non-profit corporation providing information on research, prevention, and response to terrorism. It was originally formed in response to the Murrah Federal Building bombing of April 19, 1995. National Military Strategy -- United States. Department of Defense. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) -- Seeks to defend and expand the rights of all immigrants and refugees in the U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin. (NOAA) -- United States. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin. (NOAA) -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Air Quality--Resources, scientific data, and research laboratories for air quality in the US. Climate--National weather data, climate modeling, and national climate research centers. Coasts--Resources on the nation's coastal environment, their resources, and their environmental problems. Fisheries--"Protecting our nation's marine resources through research, management, enforcement, and conservation." Hurricanes--General information and emergency resources. National Geodetic Survey--Improving surveying capabilities nation-wide. National Weather Service (NWS)--Warnings, forecasts, hurricanes, weather safety, glossary, and file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (228 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin. (NOAA) - Water -- United States. -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● other features. Ocean Service--Observing, researching, and managing the nation's coastal and oceanic resources. Office of Coast Survey--The Nation's official chartmaker. Coasts--Resources on the nation's coastal environment, their resources, and their environmental problems. Fisheries--"Protecting our nation's marine resources through research, management, enforcement, and conservation." Ocean Service--Observing, researching, and managing the nation's coastal and oceanic resources. Office of Coast Survey--The Nation's official chartmaker. National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) -- Advocates reforming marijuana laws. National Organization for Women (NOW) -- See also NOW's Women-Friendly Workplace Campaign. National Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting, and Preventing (NOAPPP) -- Provides general leadership, education, training, information, advocacy, resources and support to individuals and organizations in the field of adolescent pregnancy, parenting and prevention. National Organization on Disability -- United States. -- Empowering disabled Americans to participate and contribute in all aspects of life. Contains links to resources encouraging Community Involvement, Economic Participation, and Access to Independence. National Park Services (NPS) -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -- Resources on national parks, historical areas, natural sciences, and nature education. National Personnel Records Center -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. National Political Index -- Information on and contacts for candidates, officials, groups, and agencies. Includes many other political links. National Political Index - Firearms -- "Contacting Political Activist Groups" National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Formerly known as the National AIDS Clearinghouse. National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Clearinghouse of information on the prevention and treatment of HIV, AIDS, Tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted diseases. National Priorities Project (NPP) -- Shows how tax money is spent in U.S., explains impact on states, and compares what could be bought instead of military funding or tax cuts. Includes Interactive Income Tax Chart--How your tax dollars are spent by the federal government--and Federal Budget Trade-Offs--Could your tax dollars be better spent? Select your state or congressional district and a program, and find out what file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (229 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm else your tax dollars could provide. ● ● ● ● ● National Priorities Project (NPP) Database -- Create customized tables, graphs and reports using data on socio-economic needs and federal expenditures. Free registration. National PTA -- The largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States--speaks on behalf of children and youth in the schools and encourages parent and public involvement in public schools. National Recycling Coalition (NRC) -- NRC represents the interests committed to maximizing recycling to achieve resource conservation, solid waste reduction, environmental protection, energy conservation and social and economic development National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) -- United States. Dept of Energy (DOE) -- Research agency specializing in alternative energy sources. National Report Card on Higher Education Measuring Up -- Measuring Up 2006 consists of the national report card for higher education and fifty state report cards. Its purpose is to provide the public and policymakers with information to assess and improve postsecondary education in each state. Measuring Up 2006 is the fourth in a series of biennial report cards. ● National Republican Congressional Committee ● National Rifle Association (NRA) -- Includes Institute for Legislative Action News. ● ● ● ● ● National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) -- Homepage of the National Right to Life Committee, a pro-life lobby group. National School Boards Association -- NSBA, which opposes school vouchers, is committed to defeating legislation and initiatives which create voucher programs. National School Safety and Security Services -- National consulting firm specializing in school security and crisis preparedness training. National School Safety Center (NSSC) -- Resources, strategies, and products devoted to preventing school crime and violence. National Science Foundation's Documents Online (NSF) -- United States. National Science Foundation (NSF) -- Database of NSF publications can be browsed or searched by keyword or document number. ● National Security -- United States. White House ● National Security -- Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) ● National Security Policy and Military Strategy -- United States. Army. Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) -Reports on the strategic effects of the conflict with Iraq on various world areas and studies on other national security issues. (unavailable 8-29-05) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (230 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● The National Security Strategy of the United States of America -- United States. White House. National Security Council (NSC) -- Overview of America's international strategy: champion human dignity, strengthen alliances to defeat global terrorism, work with others to defuse regional conflicts, prevent threats by our enemies of weapons of mass destruction, promote global economic growth and building the infrastructure of democracy, cooperate with other global powers, and transform America's national security Institutions to meet new challenges and opportunities. National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- Catalog of over 5000 EPA publications available in hardcopy and multimedia product. National Sexuality Resource Center -- San Fransisco State Univ -- Gathers and disseminates the latest accurate information and research on sexual health, education, and rights. National Sites with Environmental Data -- U.S. Statistics Division -- Alphabetical list of countries with websites concerning national environmental statistics. National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Africa -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Algeria: agency Benin: agency (French only) Botswana: agency Burkina Faso: agency, yearbook (French only) Burundi: agency (French only) Cameroon: agency, yearbook (French only) Canary Islands: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Cape Verde: agency (Portuguese only) Central African Republic: agency (French only) Chad: agency (French only) Dijibouti: agency, yearbook (French only) Egypt: agency, yearbook Equatorial Guinea: agency (Spanish or French) Ethiopia: agency Gabon: agency (French only) Gambia: agency Ghana: agency, pocketbook Guinea: agency (French only) Guinea-Bissau: agency (Portuguese only) Ivory Coast: agency (French only) Kenya: agency Lesotho: agency Madagascar: agency, yearbook (French only) Malawi: agency, yearbook Mali: agency Mauritania: agency, yearbook (French only) Mauritius: agency, yearbook Morocco: agency, pocketbook (French only) (Under Thémes select "2", then select "Statistiques file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (231 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Generales" > "Maroc en chiffres") Mozambique: agency Namibia: agency Niger: agency, yearbook (French only) Nigeria: agency, yearbook Republic of the Congo: agency, yearbook (French only) Rwanda: agency São Tome and Principe: agency, pocketbook (Portuguese and French) Senegal: agency (French only) Seychelles: agency, pocketbook Sierra Leone: agency, pocketbook South Africa: agency, yearbook Sudan: agency, yearbook Swaziland: agency Tanzania: agency, pocketbook Togo: agency Tunisia: agency, yearbook (Arabic and French) Uganda: agency, yearbook Zambia: agency National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Asia -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Afghanistan: agency Bangladesh: agency, yearbook Bhutan: agency, yearbook Cambodia: agency China: agency, yearbook (At "General Survey", pull down menu to required year) East Timor: agency India: agency, yearbook Indonesia: agency Japan: agency, yearbook Laos: agency Malaysia: agency Maldives: agency, yearbook Mongolia: agency, yearbook Myanmar: agency Nepal: agency, yearbook Pakistan: agency, yearbook Philippines: agency Singapore: agency, yearbook South Korea: agency Sri Lanka: agency, yearbook Taiwan: agency, yearbook Thailand: agency, yearbook Vietnam: agency, yearbook file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (232 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Australia and Oceania -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Canada -❍ ● Australia: agency, yearbook Cook Islands: agency, yearbook Federated States of Micronesia: agency, yearbook Fiji Islands: agency, pocketbook (Under "Quick Reference") French Polynesia: agency Kiribati: agency Marshall Islands: agency, yearbook New Caledonia: agency New Zealand: agency Niue: agency, yearbook Palau: agency, yearbook Papua New Guinea: agency Samoa: agency, yearbook Solomon Islands: agency Tokelau: agency Tonga: agency, yearbook Tuvalu: agency, pocketbook Vanuatu: agency Wallis and Futuna: agency (French only) Canada: agency, yearbook National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Europe -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Albania: agency Andorra: agency, yearbook Austria: agency, yearbook (includes English headings) Belgium: agency, pocketbook (French only) Bosnia and Herzegovina: agency, yearbook Bulgaria: agency Croatia: agency, yearbook (Select "Released Data") Cyprus: agency, yearbook Czech Republic: agency, yearbook Denmark: agency, yearbook Faroe Islands: agency, pocketbook Finland: agency France: agency, pocketbook Germany: agency (includes English), yearbook (German only) Gilbraltar: agency, yearbook Greece: agency, yearbook Greenland: agency, yearbook Hungary: agency, yearbook file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (233 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Iceland: agency, yearbook Ireland: agency, yearbook Italy: agency, yearbook (Italian only) Liechtenstein: agency, yearbook (German only) Luxembourg: agency, yearbook Macedonia: agency Malta: agency, yearbook Monaco: agency, pocketbook (headings in English) Montenegro: agency, yearbook Netherlands: agency, yearbook Norway: agency, yearbook Poland: agency, yearbook Portugal: agency, yearbook (from "Themes" pull down to "Multithemes > Statistical Yearbook of Portugal") Romania: agency, yearbook San Marino: agency, yearbook (Italian only) Serbia: agency, yearbook Slovak Republic: agency Slovenia: agency, yearbook Spain: agency, yearbook (includes English headings) Sweden: agency, yearbook Switzerland: agency, yearbook United Kingdom: agency, yearbook Wales: agency, yearbook National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Latin America -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Anguilla: agency Argentina: agency (bilingual) Aruba: agency, yearbook (Select "Population and Society" > "Ha. Statistical Yearbook") Bahamas: agency Barbados: agency Belize: agency Bermuda: agency Bolivia: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Brazil: agency (English), yearbook (Portuguese only) British Virgin Islands: agency Cayman Islands: agency Chile: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Colombia: agency (Spanish only) Costa Rica: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Cuba: agency (Spanish only), yearbook (bilingual) Dominican Republic: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Ecuador: agency (Spanish only) El Salvador: agency (Spanish only) Guatemala: agency (Spanish only) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (234 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Guyana: agency Haiti: agency (French only) Honduras: agency (Spanish only) Jamaica: agency Mexico: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Netherlands Antilles: agency Nicaragua: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Panama: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Paraguay: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Peru: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) (from "Buscar Por" pull down "Por Orden Alfabético"; Select "P" > "Perú: Compendio Estadístico") Saint Lucia: agency, yearbook Suriname: agency (primarilly in Dutch) Trinidad and Tobago: agency Uruguay: agency, yearbook (Spanish only) Venezuela: agency (Spanish only) For these and other countries, see Statistics Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) ● National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Middle East -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Bahrain: agency, yearbook Iran: agency, yearbook (2005-2006) Iraq: agency, yearbook Israel: agency, yearbook Jordan: agency Kuwait: agency (Arabic only) Lebanon: agency, yearbook Oman: agency, yearbook Palestinian National Authority: agency, yearbook (from "All Publications" pull down "Population & Social > Statistical Abstract of Palestine") Qatar: agency, yearbook Saudi Arabia: agency, yearbook Turkey: agency, yearbook (near bottom) United Arab Emirates: agency National Statistics - Agencies and Yearbooks: Russia and the former Soviet Socialist Republics -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Armenia: agency, yearbook Azerbaijan: agency, pocketbook Belarus: agency Estonia: agency Georgia: agency, yearbook Kazakhstan: agency Kyrgyz Republic: agency Latvia: agency file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (235 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Lithuania: agency, yearbook Moldova: agency, yearbook Russia: agency Tajikistan: agency Ukraine: agency, yearbook Uzbekistan: agency A National Strategy Against Terrorism Using Weapons of Mass Destruction [Counterterrorism] -Dennis Imbro -- United States. Dept. of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ● National Strategy for Combating Terrorism -- United States. White House -- Also available in PDF form. ● National Strategy for Homeland Security -- United States. White House ● ● ● National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza -- United States. Homeland Security Council -- Full-text of the November 2005 National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, issued by the Homeland Security Council. Provides background information on the pandemic influenza threat and details of the federal government's strategy. National Strategy for Suicide Prevention -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Joint government agency site. National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness (NSCAHH) -- Network of student volunteers fighting to end hunger and homelessness in America. ● National Task Force on Violence Against Health Care Providers ● National Technical Information Service (NTIS) -- United States. Dept. of Commerce ● ● ● ● ● ● National Telecommunications and Information Administration -- United States. -- Organization that serves as principal advisor to the president on telecommunication and information policies National Traffic and Road Closure Information -- United States. Dept. of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Transportation Statistics -- United States. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Trust for Historic Preservation: Hurricane Katrina Resources -- Collection of links to resources relating to rebuilding and repairing historic sites in New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. Includes links to news, a guide to treatment of flood-damaged older and historic buildings, volunteering and donating opportunities, and links to related sites. National Urban League -- A premier social service and civil rights organization. National Vaccine Program Office: Pandemic Influenza -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (236 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) -- "NVOAD coordinates planning eforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. ... Once disasters occur, NVOAD or an affiliated state VOAD encourages members and other voluntary agencies to convene on the site." The site includes news about current efforts, archived news back to 2001, a lengthy guide to emotional and spiritual care of victims (in the documents section), and links to news and disaster recovery and relief agencies. National Voter Turnout in Federal Elections -- United States. Federal Election Commission (FEC) -- See also Turnout in the 2000 Election. National Weather Service -- United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -Warnings, forecasts, hurricanes, weather safety, glossary, and other features. National Weather Service Forecast Office - Nashville, TN -- United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Southern Region Headquarters (SRH) -- Current conditions and hazards, forecasts, and other climatological date for Nashville. National Weather Service Forecast Office - Nashville, TN: Local Data/Records -- United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -- Includes historical records:Nashville's Top Ten (Wettest, Driest, Warmest, and Coolest Months); Monthly Average Mean Temperatures at Nashville (1871Present); Monthly Average Maximum Temperatures at Nashville (1871-Present); Monthly Average Minimum Temperatures at Nashville (1871-Present); Monthly Precipitation at Nashville (1871-Present); Monthly Snowfall at Nashville (1884-Present). National Whistleblower Center -- National Whistleblower Center & NWLDEF National Wildlife Foundation (NFW) -- The nation's largest and oldest protector of wildlife; committed to educating and empowering people from all walks of life to protect wildlife and habitat for future generations. National Women's Business Council -- United States. Small Business Admin. (SBA) National Women's Political Caucus -- NWPC -- "Dedicated to increase women's participation in the political process and to identify, recruit, train and support pro-choice women for election and appointment to public office." National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) -- Provides community- based services for troubled and needy youth who would otherwise have been institutionalized or incarcerated and for their families. National Youth Gang Center (NYGC) -- United States. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) -- Data collection and analysis, gang-related legislation, gang literature review, promising gang program strategies, and youth gang consortium coordination. National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center -- Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with 10 other Federal partners, the Resource Center provides current information developed by Federal agencies and the private sector pertaining to youth violence; provides links to information on television violence file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (237 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NationalIssues.com -- Sponsored links for political news, presidential elections, political commentary, and more. NationMaster - World Statistics, Country Comparisons -- nationmaster.com -- Provides a compilation of international data from sources such as CIA World Factbook, United Nations, and OECD. Allows you to generate graphs and maps on your chosen topic. Native American Resources -- A listing of nation-wide events, organizations, and homepages for many tribes, on Cowboy.net. The Native American Rights Fund -- Works to protect, preserve, and promote the rights of Native Americans. NATO and the Fight Against Terrorism -- North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) -- Official documents and news updates concerning NATO's involvement fighting terrorism. Natural Law Party Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) -- Pro-environment think-tank covering many aspects of environmental policy. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Clean Air and Energy Global Warming Clean Water and Oceans Health and the Environment Cities and Green Living U.S. Law and Policy Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) -- Sections include air/energy, global warming, water, wildlife and fish, parks, toxic chemicals, nuclear weapons and waste, cities and green living, and legislation. See also Clean Water & Oceans. Nature & Science: Water Resources -- United States. National Park Service (NPS), Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -- Information from the NPS on water quality, marine conservation, water resources, laws & regulations, publications, policies, and more. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) -- United States. Dept. of the Navy -- Law enforcement and counterintelligence arm of the United States Department of the Navy. ● Navy Historical Center -- United States. Dept. of the Navy ● Nazi Euthanasia -- The History Place -- Part of the Holocaust Timeline. ● NBC Universal -- Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia ● NCAA Drug Testing Program -- National College Athletics Association file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (238 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● NCSLnet: No Child Left Behind -- National Conference Of State Legislatures -- State accountability plans and recommendations for improvement of No Child Left Behind. Near East Collection at Yale University -- Yale Univ. -- Includes News Resources for Current Events, Women in the Middle East, and Facts & Figures on Near Eastern Countries. ● Netherlands -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Netherlands -- Statistics Netherlands ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Network For Good -- Network For Good -- Donation links, survivor reports, coping resources for adults and children. Networks of Influence -- The Center for Public Integrity -- A brief look at campaign contributions by the communications industry New Home Sales -- United States. Census Bureau A New Nation Votes -- American Antiquarian Society (AAS) -- A searchable collection of American election returns from 1787-1825. New Voting Technology: Problem or Solution? -- United States. USInfo.State.Gov New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) -- The nation's largest crime-victim service agency for the lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and HIV-affected (LGTBH) communities; publications include media releases and reports on hate crimes and domestic violence. New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) -- Bilingual health information site, dedicated to underserved populations of health consumers, many of whom are also Spanish speaking. ● New York's World Trade Center -- Eric Darton -- Illustrations and anecdotes. ● New York State -- New York State -- World Trade Center information, press releases, useful links ● New Zealand -- Department of Statistics ● New Zealand Federal Government ● News -- United States. Department of the Treasury -- Links to statements and testimony about the bailout. ● News and Opinion Magazines -- American Journalism Review (AJR) Newslink ● News Magazines (Iraq Coverage) -- Newsweek • Time • U.S. News and World Report ● NewsBank.com file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (239 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Newseum: War in Iraq -- Freedom Forum -- How the world reacted to the U.S. missile strikes that launched the war in Iraq and to later developments in Iraq, featuring more than 200 national and international newspaper front pages from March 20, 2003. Newspapers -- American Journalism Review (AJR) Newslink -- Links to websites for U.S. newspapers divided by category. Searchable by state. Newspapers and Newsmagazines (2002 Archives) -- New York Times • USA Today - Election 2002 Recap • Washington Post* - Election (results arranged by state) Note: some media sites may have closed or greatly altered their election sites since the 2002 elections * - Free registration required. ● Newspapers and Newsmagazines (2006 Elections) -- American Prospect • Christian Science Monitor - Politics • [Nashville] Tennessean - Government • New York Times - 2006 Election Guide • U.S. News and World Report - Washington Whispers • USA Today - Washington • Washington Post* - Elections * - Free registration required. ● ● Newspapers and Newsmagazines (2008 Elections) -- Christian Science Monitor - Domestic Politics • [Nashville] Tennessean - Government • New York Times - Presidential Election of 2008 • U.S. News and World Report - Politics • USA Today - Washington • Washington Post* - Elections * - Free registration required. Newspapers (Iraq Coverage) -- Chicago Tribune • Christian Science Monitor • International Herald Tribune • Iraq Daily • Los Angeles Times • New York Times • [London] Times and Sunday Times • USA Today • Washington Post* * - Free registration required. ● ● ● ● ● NHL, NHLPA Team Up Against Performance-Enhancing Substances -- National Hockey League (NHL) -- Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) details on NHL drug testing policy. Nick Berg's Killing -- Kuro5hin Ninety Years of Individual Income and Tax Statistics, 1916-2005 -- Scott Hollenbeck and Maureen Keenan Kahr -- United States. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) No Child Left Behind -- Answers to questions about Pres. Bush's education program. No Child Left Behind -- Education Commission of the States -- A database with state plans for executing the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. ● No Child Left Behind Act ● No Land Grab -- Organization protesting a proposed plan for Brooklyn that would create the densest file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (240 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm housing tract in the nation and would be the largest single-source development in NYC history. ● ● ● No Safe Place -- Public Broadcasting Corp. (PBS) -- Interviews conducted for the PBS television program, a teachers' study guide, and a checklist for identifying potentially dangerous relationships. The Noam Chomsky Website -- Chomsky.Info Non-governmental Organizations Search -- James R. Jacobs -- Stanford University -- Google custom search of over 1,000 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) websites. Sites were chosen based on their consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and also collated from University of Minnesota Human Rights Library, Duke University Libraries' NGO Research Guide, and the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO). ● NORML -- National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws ● North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● North American Free Trade Agreement (Full-text) -- Organization of American States (OAS), SICE (Foreign Trade Information System) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) -- Public Citizen North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -- United States. Census Bureau -- NAICS is an industry and product classification system for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It is "production-oriented" system means that statistical agencies in the United States will produce data that can be used for measuring productivity, unit labor costs, and the capital intensity of production; constructing input-output relationships; and estimating employment-output relationships and other such statistics that require that inputs and outputs be used together. North American Plan For Avian & Pandemic Influenza -- Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) -- Information about the organization and member countries. Also includes Operation Joint Endeavour (IFOR)--NATO in Bosnia. North Border Security, Oct. 3, Dec. 5, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-341) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations Comm. -- Also available in text version. North Korea - A Country Study -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Information on the country's history, society, economy, political structure and a summary of the U.S.' concern about security and North Korea. North Korea and Nuclear Weapons: The Declassified U.S. Record -- National Security Archive (George Washington Univ.) -- Essay and documents on North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons. North Korea - Country Information -- United States. Department of State -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (241 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● Background Note: North Korea--geography, population, history, and governmental relations with U. S. U.S. Policy Toward North Korea--International Information Programs (IIP) Human Rights Report (2002) (Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ) International Religious Freedom Reports (2002) (Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ) North Korea Special Collection -- Monterey Institute of International Studies, Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) -- Issues and analysis, background information, and the nuclear controversy. Northeast-Midwest Institute -- Advocating economic vitality, environmental quality, and regional equity for Northeast and Midwest states. Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) -- Seeks to advance an environmentally sustainable economy in the Northeast U.S. The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans and Lesbian Survivors of Abuse -- Community-based support and advocacy for LBGT victims of abuse in the Pacific Northwest. ● Norway -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Norway -- Statistics Norway ● Not Dead Yet -- Disability Rights group opposed to euthanasia. ● ● ● ● ● ● Not Me, Not Now -- Campaign against teen pregnancy advocating values such as abstinence through education, outreach programs, and advertising. NOW and Abortion Rights/Reproductive Issues -- National Organization for Women (NOW) -- Reports and actions on abortion issues. NPR Election 2006 -- National Public Radio -- National Public Radio's homepage and map covering the 2006 domestic elections. NRA Home Page -- National Rifle Association NSSN: A National Resource for Global Standards. -- American National Standards Institute -- Formerly National Standards Systems Network. Gateway for standards information from many sources. Search for industry-approved, internationalapproved, and U.S. government-approved standards. NTIS OrderNow(r) Online -- United States. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) -- Database of information products added to the NTIS Collection within the last 90 days. Items available include technical reports, CD-ROMs, datafiles, videotapes, and audiocassettes. ● Nuclear Energy -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Nuclear Energy Policy -- Mark Holt and Carl E. Behrens -- The Library of Congress -- Summary, overview, file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (242 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and details of the nulear energy policy in the U.S. ● Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) -- United States. -- Regulates non-military nuclear use, including commercial nuclear power reactors. Counterpart to the Dept. of Energy. ● Nursing World -- American Nursing Assoc. -- Home Page. ● Nutrition and Health Trends and Statistics -- University of Missouri ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Nutrition.gov -- United States. Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) -- Nutrition.gov provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers. Nutrition.org -- American Society for Nutritional Sciences The Nutrition Source -- Harvard School of Public Health -- Explores the latest science about healthy eating for adults, answering key questions about what you should eat. Nutrition Topics -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Information on nutritionrelated topics like proper diet maintenance and obesity. Provides links to specific sites for, among others, children, young women, and health professionals. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) -- United States. Dept of Energy (DOE) -- Government-funded research agency dedicated to pursuing cleaner and more efficient energy sources, national security issues, and American scientific innovation. Obama Fact Check -- Obama for America -- Barack Obama was so concerned about inaccurate ads and statements that he set up his own site to combat what he feels are inaccurate statements. Occupational Outlook Handbook -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- For each occupation lists the nature of the work, working conditions, number of jobs in what industries and what areas, training, other qualifications, advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information. ● Occupational Safety and Health Admin. (OSHA) -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL) ● Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) -- United States. ● Oceanian Governments on the WWW -- Gunnar Anzinger ● ● Odden's Bookmarks - The Fascinating World of Maps and Mapping -- Links to more than 10,000 online maps and cartographic resources. OECD Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics -- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (243 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● OECD Economic Observer -- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -Concise, up-to-date and authoritative analysis of crucial world economic and social issues. OECD Economic Surveys (SourceOECD) -- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- In-depth reviews of Member countries' economies and selected non-Member countries. A minimum eighteen surveys are issued during a calendar year. Each issue provides a solid analysis of developments in the subject country, special reports on topics of current interest, and extensive statistical information. OECD Family Database -- Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs -- The database brings together information from different OECD databases (for example, the OECD Social Expenditure database, the OECD Benefits and Wages database, or the OECD Education database, and databases maintained by other (international) organisations. OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) -- Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) -- Forum for governments of the industrialized democracies to develop cooperative economic and social policies. OECD Science, Technology, and Industry Outlook -- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- A comprehensive review of key trends in science, technology and innovation policy, and reviewing recent policy developments in OECD countries. A statistical annex provides up-to-date statistics on R&D funding, patents, researchers and other indicators of innovative performance.Publication of the OECD STI Outlook alternates every year with the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard, which provides a comprehensive picture of countries' performance in science, technology and innovation, bringing together over 200 graphs. OECD Science, Technology, and Industry Scoreboard -- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- Provides a comprehensive picture of countries' performance in science, technology and innovation, bringing together over 200 graphs. Publication of the OECD STI Scoreboard alternates every year with the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook, a comprehensive review of key trends in science, technology and innovation policy, as well as a review of recent policy developments in OECD countries. OECD Statistical Profile of the United States of America -- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- Provides data for over 100 indicators, covering a wide range of topics. Allows for comparison with other OECD countries, including tables and charts. Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) -- United States. Dept. of Justice -- Contains statistics and full-text publications on the following topics: ❍ ❍ ❍ Child Abuse Domestic & Family Violence Victims of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, Rape, Robbery, Assault, and Violent Death: A Manual for Clergy and Congregations ● Office of Advocacy: Economic Statistics and Research -- United States. Small Business Admin. (SBA) ● Office of Applied Studies -- United States. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (244 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Contains statistics, factsheets, and reports on drug use, treatment facilities, and mental health topics. Data available at the state level and by specific drug. ● ● ● Office of Child Support Enforcement -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Admin. for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Disability Employment Policy -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL) -- Official website for the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. Provides research and information for employers. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -Government portal for renewable energy links, specialized DOE programs, and news. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Biomass Program--Government funding for biomass energy research. FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program--Advancing motor vehicle fuel technology through government cooperation with automakers. Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program--Researching and developing reliable means of hydrogen power. Solar Energy Technologies Program--Researching advanced solar power technologies to provide renewable energy. Wind and Hydropower Energy Program--Furthering knowledge on renewable energy provided by advanced water power. Office of Environment, Safety, and Health -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -- Government agency providing environment-related job safety and health information to workers of all fields. Office of Environmental Management -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -- Details on environmental cleanup activities due to energy production by state. Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Office of Foreign Assets Control -- United States. U.S. Dept. of Treasury -- Provides information about U.S. sanctions programs by country and by specific issue, such as terrorism. Office of Immigration Statistics -- United States. -- Publications from this federal office "responsible for developing, analyzing, and disseminating statistical information needed to assess the effects of immigration in the United States." Includes the Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, demographic profiles on legal permanent residents (LPR) and naturalized citizens, population estimates, maps, and working papers and special reports. This office is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ❍ Office of International Women's Issues -- United States. Dept. of State ❍ Office of Justice Programs -- United States. Dept. of Justice ❍ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) -- Collaborates with professionals from diverse disciplines to improve juvenile justice policies file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (245 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and practices. ■ ■ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Statistics--Gives links to the Statistical Briefing Book of the OJJDP. Publications--Provides publications from the UJJDP. Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare -- United States. U.S. National Institutes of Health -- Oversight of Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals involved in research conducted or supported by any component of the Public Health Service. The Office of Minority Health - Content Browser Office of Minority Health Resource Center -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Includes Initiative to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Health--effort to eliminate by 2010 disparities in health access and outcomes in infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, and child and adult immunizations. Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) -- United States. White House -- Includes Presidential Initiatives on HIV/AIDS and Prevention and Education. Office of National Drug Control Policy -- United States. White House -- Drug abuse treatment and prevention, domestic law, interdiction, and international drug trade. Office of Personnel Management -- United States. Office of Personnel Mgmt. Office of Policy and International Affairs -- Department of Energy -- The Office of Policy and International Affairs' role is to deliver unbiased advice to the Department of Energy's leadership on existing and prospective energy-related policies, based on integrated and well-founded data and analysis. The Office of Policy and International Affairs has primary responsibility for the Department of Energy's international energy activities including international emergency management, national security, and international cooperation in science and technology. Office of Scientific and Technological Information (OSTI) Bridge -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Govt. Printing Office (GPO) -- Access to full-text DOE research and development reports in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental cleanup, energy technologies, and other topics. Office of Technology Assessment Reports -- Princeton University Office of the Legal Advisor -- United States. Dept. of State -- Includes Treaties in Force and Treaty Actions. ● Office of the United States Trade Representative -- United States. Trade Representative ● Office of Women's Health -- United States. Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) ● Office on Violence Against Women -- United States. Dept. of Justice -- Contains full text of Federal legislation on the topic including the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (246 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Office on Women's Health -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women's Health: Violence Against Women -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) ● Official Government Reports on the War in Iraq -- United States. Government Bookstore ● The Official Home of Corrections ● Official Presidential Candidate Page -- John Kerry (MA) / John Edwards (NC). ● Official Presidential Candidate Page -- George W. Bush (TX) / Dick Cheney (WY) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Official Records Databases -- GODORT -- This is a listing of databases of records, mostly official, kept by states and their political subdivisions that provide historical information on individuals. Some of the types of information you'll find here include birth and death records, war pensions, cemetery markers, etc. Official Statistics of the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) -- [Available in the Central Library only] -- Statistical indicators of the former USSR republics, some from 1980 to the present. Annual data, with some quarterly and monthly data. Some indicators are in the local national currency, others in Russian rubles, still others in U.S. dollars. Choose indicators, countries, and time periods to create customized tables. Official Web Site Locator for the United Nations System of Organizations and other related International Organizations -- U.S. -- Search by agency or official UN classification; also covers frequently requested information and what's new. OFFSTATS: Official Statistics on the Web -- University of Auckland Library -- Provides a collection of links to international statistical information on the web. Displays resources by country, region, or topic. OIG Report on CIA Accountability with Respect to the 9/11 Attacks -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Inspector General -- June 2005 Report (released August 21, 2007). Oil for Food -- U.S. Office of the Iraq Programme -- information on the humanitarian program that allows Iraq to exchange oil for food. Oil Prices and the Iraq War: Market Interpretations of Military Developments -- Robert Looney -Center for Contemporary Conflict (CCC) OMB Watch -- A watchdog organization which monitors the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and advocates open government, accountability, and citizen participation. OMB Watch -- A watchdog organization which monitors the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and advocates open government, accountability, and citizen participation. OMB Watch: Access to Government Information Post-September 11 -- OMB Watch -- List of changes in public access to government information since the September 11 terrorist attacks. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (247 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● On Politics -- Washington Post -- Campaigns, special reports, government news, public opinion polls, opinion columns, and index. Free registration required. On Politics: The News, the People, the Road to Election Day -- USA Today -- Breaking news, election 2008, and the candidates. Online Child Pornography: Innocent Images National Initiative -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Online dictionary of Iraq war: ethnic group Online NewsHour: Iraq in Transition -- Public Broadcasting System -- Coverage of news from the Iraqi occupation and reconstruction. Online NewsHour: Stem Cell Research -- PBS -- Current news and interviews Online Service, Auctions, Websites, E-commerce -- Federal Trade Commission -❍ Phone: 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) Online Services - Tennessee.gov -- U.S. -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ File a Complaint Sign Up for Telemarketer "Do Not Call" List Renew Driver License Birth, death, marriage records Restaurant Inspection Scores Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance -- "Capital Punishment: The Death Penalty"--religious views on the subject. OntheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues -- Near the top of the page, look for Candidates: 2008 Speculation: McCain, Obama, Biden, Palin, Nader, McKinney, Barr, and others. Click on a candidate to find quotations from the candidate and his voting record. For House, Senate, and Governor candidates, find similar information by clicking on the apprpriate tab. Choose an issue and a candidate. Extensive analysis of voting records of gubernatorial, senatorial, and congressional candidates and incumbents on major campaign issues. Open-File Reports -- United States. Geological Survey (USGS) -- Selected open-file reports from 1970 to present. Select "Open-File Report" from the "Select USGS publication series" menu. Open Secrets Publications -- Center for Responsive Politics / opensecrets.org -- Head-to-head comparisons of the candidates in every U.S. House 1994 through 2000 elections. Open the Government -- "Americans for less secrecy, more democracy." A coalition of journalists, consumer and government groups, environmentalists, library groups, labor and others advocating transparency in the federal government. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (248 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ OpenSecrets.org - Money in Politics - See Who Giving and Who's Getting -- Center for Responsive Politics / opensecrets.org -- Non-partisan group keeping track of campaign reforms. Site has listings of campaign finance filings. Includes Congressional Races, 2008 Presidential Election for the latest information. Operation Iraqi Freedom -- United States. Army -- News, maps, frequently asked questions, and related links. Operation Joint Endeavour (IFOR) -- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) -- NATO in Bosnia. Operation Liberty Shield -- United States. Dept. of Defense -- The website of a national security plan developed by the office of the United States Homeland Security to protect against terrorist attacks on the U.S. "while maintaining the free flow of goods and people across our border with minimal disruption to our economy and way of life." Operation Veritas -- Ministry of Defence (UK) -- Details on Great Britain's military involvement in Afghanistan. Opinions [2001- ] -- United States. Supreme Court of the United States Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center -- Access to "Pro/Con"-style arguments for many public policy, political, and social issues. Oregon’s Death with Dignity Law and Euthanasia in the Netherlands: Factual Disputes -- Robin Lunge, Maria Royle, Michael Slater -- Vermont State Legislature -- Focuses on the debate surrounding the laws in Oregon and in the Netherlands. ❍ Organization of American States (OAS) ❍ Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) ❍ Organizing Your Research -- Peabody Library ❍ ❍ ❍ The Origin and Current Meanings of 'Judicial Activism' -- Kmeic, Keenan D. California Law Review 2004. Via Constitution.org -- Historical and legal analysis of the terminology of 'judicial activism' from a well-respected legal journal. Osama Bin Laden Bibliography -- extensive listing of books and articles dealing with bin Laden and international terrorism Osama Bin Laden on Tape: -■ ■ ❍ defenseLINK CNN Other Bureau and Agency Web Sites -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (249 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ Other Databases About Latin American Studies -- Vanderbilt University Other Election Studies -- American National Election Studies (ANES), Stanford Univ. and Univ. of Michigan -- Links to national election studies of other countries, comparative studies, and macro data collections specific to the study of elections, and the National Annenberg Election Survey (NAES). ❍ Other European International Organizations ❍ Other European links ❍ Other U.S. Government Agencies: Terrorism -- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Aviation Admin. (FAA) Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) ❍ National Other U.S. Government Agencies that Develop and Issue Standards and Specifications -■ Dept. of Energy (DOE) Technical Standards ■ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ■ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ■ U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Admin (OSHA) ❍ Our Schools Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) ❍ Output - Economic Statistics Briefing Room (ESBR) -- United States. White House ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Federal OVC Handbook for Coping After Terrorism: A Guide to Healing and Recovery -- United States. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime Oversight of the U.S. Postal Service: Ensuring the Safety of Postal Employees and the U.S. Mail, Oct. 30, 2001 (Serial 107-43) -- United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -- Also available in text version. Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin 2000 -- Elizabeth M Grieco and Rachel C. Cassidy -- United States. Census Bureau -- March 2001. Overview of the Economy -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -- This collection of the most closely watched economic statistics provides a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U. S. economy. Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974 -- United States. Dept. of Justice -- Outline and explanation of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Freedom of Information Act). Full text of the act is available here. An Overview of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy and President Clinton's Decision to Grant Clemency to FALN Terrorists, Sept. 14, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-259) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Comm. on Foreign Relations. -- Also available in text version. The Pain of Eminent Domain -- Timothy Sandefur -- CATO Institute -- Article about current eminent file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (250 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm domain legislations being passed and the drawbacks to those already in place. Site also has a video of a debate about eminent domain: Eminent Domain: Its Uses and Abuses. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Paine, Thomas -■ Common Sense (1776) ■ Rights of Man (1791-72) PAIS: Public Affairs Information Service -- Covers current events, public policy issues, and the social sciences in general from 1976--including economic and social conditions, government and politics, and international relations. Indexes a broad range of materials--books, pamphlets, and publications of the U.S. government and of international organizations, in addition to selected articles in 1400 periodicals, including Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report and National Journal, scholarly journals like The American Political Science Review, and opinion magazines like National Review and New Republic. Index and short abstracts. See also the PAIS Archive (1956-1976). Pakistan -- WWW Virtual Library -- Gene R. Thursby, Ph. D., University of Florida Palestine -- Columbia University -- Directory of links to sites covering a variety of perspectives on Palestinian history and culture, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and related Middle East topics Palestine Liberation Organization Negotiations Affairs Department -- Issues from a Palestinian viewpoint, with further links to departments of the Palestinian authority Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR) -- Economic effects of the Arab-Israeli conflict on the people of Palestine as well as other studies, reports, and publications on developing and rebuilding the economy of the occupied territories. Palestinian Society for the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment -- Partisan nongovernmental organization watchdog group with a focus on improving humanitarian conditions in Palestinian areas. PandemicFlu.gov -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Firstgov Pandora’s Box: Iraqi Federalism, Separatism, “Hard” Partitioning, and US Policy -- Center for Strategic and International Studies -- Report on the ethnicity-based conflicts that could arise in Iraq. Pandora’s Box: Iraqi Federalism, Separatism, "Hard" Paritioning, and US Policy -- Center for Strategic and International Studies Parental Advisory Labels for CDs -- Washington. Office of the Attorney General. -- Overview of the controversial music industry issue of parental advisory labels. Parental Media Guide -- Index site offering links to many media content rating websites. Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) -- Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families and friends. Parents Television Council -- Offers private sector solutions to restore television to its roots as an file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (251 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm independent and socially responsible entertainment medium. ❍ Parliamentary Procedure: Toward the Good Order of the University -- John A. Cagle ❍ Parliamentary WWW sites in other countries -- Hungarian National Assembly ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ PARLINE Database -- Inter-Parliamentary Union -- Provides general information on each of the parliament's chambers, a description of the electoral system, the results of the most recent elections, as well as information on the working of the presidency of each chamber. Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 -- Conference report on S. 3, the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, to establish criminal penalties and civil liability for persons who perform so-called partialbirth abortions, involving the extraction of intact late-term fetuses, unless the procedure is necessary to prevent maternal death. Partners Against Hate -- Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCREF) -- Youthoriented organization that provides hate-crime education and conflict-resolution strategies to citizens under the age of 30. Partners Against Violence Network Online (PAVNET) -- Database of information about violence in the United States from seven different Federal agencies. Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples -- More than 400 essays, surveys, legal articles and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration. Partnership For Prescription Assistance -- Coalition of pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and patient advocacy organizations dedicated to increasing the awareness of available public and private cost-sharing, patient assistance programs, and prescription drug programs. Passport Services -- United States. Dept. of State -- Application, where to apply, related information. Patent Primer -- Jon Erickson -- Vanderbilt Univ. -- Discusses issues to be considered by rookie inventors: whether an idea is worth patenting, whether to perform a patent search, assessing the commercial value of an invention, and the predatory nature of some invention promotion and licensing firms. PatentCafe -- PatentCafe.com -- Free tips for inventors, scam warnings, help articles, directory, and glossary of patent terms, as well as links to products you can buy, such as patent books and software, search services, and evaluations. The Patriot Act and Related Resources: The Heritage Foundation's Research -- Heritage Foundation -- Articles and research from a prominant conservative think tank. The Patriot Act on Trial -- The Nation -- Article concerning the case of Brandon Mayfield, an innocent man negatively affected by certain provisions of the Patriot Act, and how his situation could impact legislation. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (252 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ The Patriot Act on Trial -- The Nation -- Article concerning the case of Brandon Mayfield, an innocent man negatively affected by certain provisions of the Patriot Act, and how his situation could impact legislation. Patriot Act Oversight: Investigating Patterns of Terrorist Financing -- United States. House Comm. on Financial Services, Subcomm. on Oversight and Investigations -- Hearing conducted on February 12, 2002. Patriot Act Under Fire -- John Yoo and Eric Posner -- American Enterprise Institute (AEI) -- 2003 conservative-think-tank essay in favor of the Patriot Act . [Patriot] Publications -- The Constitution Society -- E-mail lists, book reviews, reading lists, periodicals, and newspapers from a "patriot" perspective. Patterns of Global Terrorism -- United States. Dept. of State -- See also earlier (Clinton Admin.) State Dept. annual reports. Scroll down the page for "Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations" and "Significant Incidents of Political Violence Against Americans" Paul Hensel's International Relations Data Site -- Paul R. Hensel -- This site includes seven pages of links to on-line data resources for the serious international relations scholar, as well as the introduction page that you are currently reading. These pages are meant to include the most useful data sources on processes of international conflict and cooperation, as well as data covering international economic, environmental, political, and social data and data on similar topics for the United States. PDA (Project on Defense Alternatives) homepage PDF Publications -- United States. Census Bureau -- all recent Census publications that are available for free in Adobe Acrobat's Portable Document Format (PDF). ❍ [PDF] Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues ❍ [PDF] Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues ❍ [PDF] Section 2. Vital Statistics ❍ [PDF] The Threat to Marriage from the Courts ❍ [PDF] U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs ❍ Peace-Action.org -- Peace-Action.org ❍ ❍ Peace and Securty Through Disarmament -- U.S. Dept. for Disarmament Affairs -- Promoting global norms of non-proliferation through international law and dialogue. Peace in the Middle East -- United States. White House -- Speeches, news releases, and factsheets about the Middle East peace process. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (253 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ Peace Majority Report -- PeaceMajority.US ❍ Peace Related Links -- International Studies Assoc. (ISA), McDaniel College ❍ PEN American Center (PEN) -- Supports freedom of expression by defending writers threatened or imprisoned for their work, and promotes advancement of literature in general. ❍ Pending Copyright Legislation ❍ Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation -- United States. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ The Pentagon: Headquarters of the United States Department of Defense -- DefenseLink -General information and history of the Pentagon. Pentagon Watch -- Third World Traveler -- Provides links to facts on military spending and links to articles denouncing high military spending. People for the American Way (PFAW) -- Advocates for the values and institutions that sustain a diverse democratic society. People in Harmony -- Promotes the positive experience of interracial life in Britain today and challenges the racism, prejudice and ignorance in society. People with Disabilities Foundation -- Advocating for the integration of people with mental disabilities into the whole of society. Peopling North America: Population Movements & Migration -- Migration Policy Institute -Analyses of "migration and refugee policies at the local, national, and international levels" from an "independent, non-partisan, non-profit think-tank." Find publications on U.S. immigration policy, U.S.Mexico relations, European migration, temporary worker programs, refugees, border security, and other migration topics. Includes news releases and links to news stories. Peopling North America: Population Movements & Migration -- the Applied History Research Group -- A historical overview of migration to and within Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean from Europe, Asia and Africa. The "demographic, economic, cultural, and political nature of major movements" are examined. The glossary (under Sources ) has very detailed definitions. Produced by the Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary. Per Capita Income -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Performing Animals Welfare Society (PAWS) -- Advocates for the rescue of performing and exotic animals from cruel confinement, and operates three sanctuaries for abused, abandoned or retired performing animals and victims of the exotic animal trade. ❍ Permanent Missions to the United Nations -- United Nations ❍ Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations -- Contains information on file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (254 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm important issues related to Palestine and the United Nations ❍ Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection -- Univ. of Texas at Austin ❍ Personal Income and Outlays -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Perspectives on the Kyoto Protocol -- International Institute for Sustainable Development -- Index site with links to many relevent scholarly articles on the political feasibility and the environmental effectiveness of the Kyoto Protocol. PETA Online -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Pew Center on Global Climate Change -- Pew Center on Global Climate Change -- Provides credible information, answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. Pew Research Center for the People and the Press -- An independent opinion research group that studies attitudes toward the press, politics and public policy issues. ❍ Pharmaceutical Policy -- The Fraser Institute ❍ Pharmaceuticals: State Policy Overview, 2004 -- National Conference of State Legislatures ❍ ❍ Philippines -- WWW Virtual Library -- From the International Institute for Asian Studies, this virtual library offers a directory of resources related to the Philippines. Philosophers: Alphabetical Index -- Peter J. King -- Oxford Univ. -- A-to-Z collection of notable philosophers and related links. Includes, among many other political philosophers: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ❍ ❍ ❍ Burke, Edmund Hegel, Georg Hobbes, Thomas Locke, John Machiavelli, Niccolo' Mill, John Stuart Rousseau, Jean-Jacques Physician-Assisted Suicide -- Oregon Dept. of Human Services -- Links to Annual Report on Oregon's Death with Dignity Act which contains demographic information about patients choosing physician-assisted suicide. Physician-Assisted Suicide -- Valerie J. Vollmar -- Willamette Univ. -- Contains three reports per year focusing on "litigation, legislation, medical developments, international developments, and other national developments." Physician-Assisted Suicide -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) -- Policy statement from organization opposes the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (255 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Physician-Assisted Suicide Policy Guide -- Americans United for Life (AUL) Physician-Assisted Suicide: The Legal Slippery Slope -- Robert M. Walker, MD -- Univ. of South Florida Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine -- Includes Research Controversies and Issues about animal experimentation and related issues. Piracy Online Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Place Name Servers on the Internet -- Linda Zellmer, Arizona State Univ. -- Links to gazetteers of United States and Non-U.S. place names and "Out of This World (Planetary)" place names. PLAGAL.org -- Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians Planetary Exploration System from NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Planned Parenthood -- Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., is the world's largest and most trusted voluntary reproductive health care organization. Plato -- MIT Internet Classics Archive -■ Apology ■ Gorgias (c. 380 BCE) ■ The Laws (c. 360 BCE) ■ Phaedo (c. 360 BC)E ■ Protagora (c. 380 BCE) ■ The Republic (c. 360 BCE) ❍ Poland -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ❍ Poland -- Central Statistical Office ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Policy Agendas Project -- University of Washington, Penn State University, Center for American Politics and Public Policy -- Maps Congressional legislative priorities from 1946 to present. Policy and Advocacy Priorities - Prescription Drug Pricing -- Medicare Rights Center Political Advocacy Groups: A Directory of United States Lobbyists -- Kathi Carlisle Fountain -Washington State University. Vancouver Library. -- Includes advocacy groups lobby that personally contact, pressure, and/or "educate" representatives; conduct and disseminate policy-oriented research; organize grassroots citizen activism; and provide financial resources to Congressional candidates. Political Database of the Americas -- Georgetown University Center for Latin American Studies / Organization of American States (OAS) -- Country summaries, constitutions, laws, government, elections, parties, & groups. Includes reference materials, primary documents, comparative studies file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (256 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and statistical data for countries in the Western Hemisphere. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Political Forecasting -- Formulates projections of presidential and congressional election outcomes based on various polls and econometric models. Political Glossary -- Thomas Nelson Political Science Research Center -- Use Ctrl+F to find a specific term. Political Handbook of the World (PHW) -- Congressional Quarterly (CQ) -- Covers major aspects of each country's government and political party system. Political Information.com -- General search engine that allows the user to search political sites and news sites, in addition to finding today's headlines and top political news. Political, Military, and Economic Dynamics in Iraq: A Graphic Overview -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies -- Report detailing what needs to be done to stabilize Iraq and also what could happen to complicate the situation. Political, Military, and Economic Dynamics in Irq: A Graphic Overview -- Anthony H. Cordesman and Arleigh A. Burke Chair -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies ❍ Political Organization Disclosure -- United States. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ❍ Political Parties -- Grace York -- Univ. of Michigan -- Links to political party websites. ❍ ❍ Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Other Social Movements -- Richard Kimber's Political Science Resources Political Party Sites -- Democratic Party (Ralph Nader) ● ● ● ● ● Libertarian Party Republican Party Reform Party Green Party Independents Socialist Party USA Political Resources.com - Tools for Candidate, Issues, and Corporate Campaigns -- Collection of products and applications for use by candidates, activists, and campaigns. Political Resources on the Net -- Roberto Cicciomessere (Editor) -- listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to parties, organizations, governments, & more from all around the world Political Resources on the Net: Russian Federation -- Roberto Cicciomessere, PoliticalResources.net -Links to government, politics, political parties, elections, and related sites. Political Resources Online -- Political Resource, Inc. -- Lists of 2006 candidates and state primary dates as well as a directory of "over 3,300 political products and services providers", links to the sites of local, state, national, and presidential candidates. Political ReviewNet -- Blackwell Publishing -- Covers reviews in 18 journals. Includes all subdisciplines and is international in scope. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (257 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Political Science: A Net Station -- Iza Laponce -- Univ. of British Columbia Library ● Political Science and Politics Links -- Yahoo! Geocities ● ● ● Political Science and Sociology Online Publications -- Univ. of Colorado at Boulder -- List of journals, magazines, and news sources. Political Science Courses -- World Lecture Hall -- Click on "Browse by Area" and then on "Political Science" Political Science — Public Opinion & Polling, Worldwide -- Lucy E. Lyons -- Northwestern University Library -- Links to foreign & multinational polls, major U.S. media polls, public opinion in the U.S., public opinion studies in scholarly journals, survey research: learning & teaching. ● Political Science Resources: Area Studies -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Political Science Resources: Foreign Politics -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Political Science Resources: International Relations -- Grace York -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Political Science Resources on the Web -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Political Science Resources: Political Theory -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● Political Science Resources: Profession and Education -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center ● ● Political Science Resources: United States Politics -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan Documents Center -- General resource for elections, political issues, news, political parties, state and federal government, and much more. Political Science Virtual Library--Political Science -- Univ. of Connecticut -- Depts. of Pol Sci, libraries, journals & collections of papers, research institutions, non-profit organizations and government agencies, FTP servers, news groups & listservs ● Political Theory -- Yahoo! Inc. ● Political Theory -- Richard Kimber ● Political Theory -- Electronic Collections Online (ECO) ● Political Theory -- JSTOR Archive -- Provides archive of full-text issues from 1973-2002. ● Politics -- Galaxy Directory -- Links to sources arranged by region, U.S. politics, activism resources, elections, lobbying (61), organizations, parties, political issues, political opinion, political theory, regional conflicts, women, and other categories. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (258 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Politics 1: The 50 State Pages -- Politics1.com -- State and Congressional candidates, campaigns, elections, state parties, local news sources, and more. Politics / Campaign 2004 Election Results -- USA Today -- Includes latest news, Presidential-candidate profile and position on issues, polls and finances, and election results from Nov. 2. ● Politics & Our Environment -- Sierra Club -- Includes W Watch and Congressional Vote Watch. ● Politics & Science - Investigating the State of Science Under the ... ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Politics & Social Sciences - Oxford Reference Online [VU users only] -- Oxford University Press -- Look up your country in A Guide to Countries of the World and in The Oxford Companion to the Politics of the World. Politics West -- The Denver Post -- Political news and issues information related to the western U.S. Politics1 -- Ron Gunzburger -- Covers the Presidency; 2004 election; state and federal candidates; political parties; and many other political topics. Hundreds of links to web sites. Politics1: Abortion -- Ron Gunzburger -- Links to pro-choice and pro-life websites. Politics1: American Politics, Elections, Candidates, and Campaigns -- Ron Gunzburger -- News updates, links to candidates, Presidential campaigns, issues, left and right blogs, and political parties, Politifact.com -- St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly (CQ) -- Check out the "truth-o-meter" and "attack files" tabs. You can choose the "candidates" tab to see the overall truthfulness score for major candidates. You can also enter an issue (for example, abortion) in the search box hidden in the bottom right of the page. Politika -- Cityline.ru, Grigory Belonuchkin -- General information about Russian politics. More detailed information available in Russian only. PollingReport.com -- Up-to-date polling results from many polling groups covers head-to-head match-ups and ratings of individual candidates. ● Pollster.com -- Various polling, survey, and statistical information on the 2008 election. ● Pollution Prevention and Recycling -- Google ● ● Poly-Cy: Internet Resources in Political Science -- Bob Duval, West Virginia Univ. Dept. of Political Science -- Includes links to resources for Area Studies, General Comparative Politics Resources, and International Politics and Foreign Policy. Poly-Cy: Internet Resources in Political Science - Political Theory -- Bob Duval, West Virginia Univ. Dept. of Political Science file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (259 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Popular Names of United States Government Reports -- Indiana Univ. Libraries -- Search popular names of U.S. Government reports. Population Action International (PAI) Population and Health Data Search -- Population Reference Bureau -- This database contains data on 133 population, health, and environment variables for more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and subregions, and the world as a whole. (Not all countries have data on all variables.) Population Connection Population Data - Tennessee State Data -- Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) -- 2000 Census data for Tennessee - state, county, place, MSA, census tract, and Congressional district. Population & Household Economic Topics -- United States. Census Population Tables and Reports -- United States. Census Bureau -- Rankings and 1990-2000 population change for the United States, states, counties, metropolitan areas, and large places. Pornography and the Internet in the United States -- Charles Hogg -- General information on internet pornography with links to sites with additional information. Portals to the World -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) Portals to the World -- United States. Library of Congress -- Selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world. Portrait of the USA: Separating Church and State -- United States. United States Information Agency -Chapter Eight of the United States Information Agency's Portrait of the USA provides an overview of the debate on separation of church and state in the U.S., particularly pertaining to religious issues in schools. ● Portugal -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Portugal -- Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (INE) ● Postal Rate Calculator -- United States. Postal Service ● The Potential Budgetary Impact of Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages -- United States. Congressional Budget Office ● The Potential Budgetary Impact of Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages ● Poverty -- United States. Census Bureau -- Statistics and surveys on poverty in America. ● Poverty Books and Articles -- Questia Online Library, Questia Media America file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (260 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) ● PovertyNet -- World Bank -- Poverty assesments, country documents, and impact evaluation by country. ● Practical Solutions to Global Warming -- Climate Solutions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Prejudice Institute/Center for the Applied Study of Ethnoviolence -- Devoted to policy research and education on all dimensions of prejudice, discrimination, and ethnoviolence. Preparing for the Next Pandemic -- Foreign Affairs, Michael T. Osterholm Preparing for the War on Terrorism, Sept. 20, 2001 (Serial 107-37) -- United States. Congress. House. Government Reform Comm. -- Also available in text version. Prescription Drug Abuse -- MedlinePlus -- Information regarding issues of prescription drug abuse and links to statistics, articles, etc. Prescription Drug Abuse -- NIDA -- Information on prescription drug abuser and other related topics. Prescription Drug Abuse -- Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) -- This website explores the quantitative data related to precription drug abuse. Prescription Drug Abuse -- NIH -- Various articles published by the NIH related to prescription drug abuse among other issues. Prescription Drug Abuse Chart -- NIDA -- Chart summarizing information on the most widely abused prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Coverage -- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services -- Overview of medicare program regarding prescription drug coverage Prescription Drug Coverage The White House -- Fact sheet report, presenting the detailed analysis of the major improvements in prescription drug coverage. Prescription Drug Importation -- FDA -- Information on drug imports from various sources. Issues related to regulatory actions/policies, and specific testimony. Prescription Drug Importation -- FDA -- Information on drug imports from various sources. Issues related to regulatory actions/policies, and specific testimony. Prescription Drug Information -- Various articles on prescription drug coverage, spending, utilization, and pricing--statistics on prescription drugs related to these topics as well. Prescription Drug Investigations -- COGR -- The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (COGR) provides various hearings and latest news on prescription drug current and past investigations file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (261 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Prescription-Drug Prices -- Richard G. Frank, Ph.D. -- The New England Journal of Medicine ● Prescription Drug Prices in Canada -- David Gross -- AARP Public Policy Institute ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Prescription Drug Pricing -- GAO -- Oversight of Drg pricing in Federal programs, implications for future congressional policies and federal spending. Prescription Drug Search -- FDA -- FDA drug search database for information such as manufacturers, date released onto the market, etc. Prescription Drugs -- AARP -- Information on prescription drugs and Medicare as well as new policies concerning prescription drugs. Prescription Drugs -- Families USA -- Information on prescription drug policies and prices, the industry, and Medicare and Medicaid. Prescription Drugs -- National Health Information Center -- Articles and links to various issues related to prescription drugs such as, medicare, understanding your medicine, purchasing medications, etc. Prescription Drugs Fast Facts -- National Drug Intelligence Center -- Article exploring quick facts about prescription drugs: drug types, abuses, risks, classifications, etc. Prescription Drugs: Oxycontin Abuse -- U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) -- Article related to the abuse of the prescription drug Oxycontin--an addictive, potent pain reliever. This study covers issues related to manufacturing, economics, and abuse topics. Presidency 2004 -- Politics1.com -- An in-depth look at the candidates and issues of the 2004 presidential election. Presidency 2004 -- Ron Gunzburger -- Politics1 -- "P2004 Race" provides basic information about 2004 Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates and provides links to other 2004 election sites. Presidency 2008 -- Ron Gunzburger -- Politics1 -- Provides basic information about 2008 Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates and provides links to other 2008 election sites. President 2008 -- e-Democracy -- Wiki site for the U.S. Presidential election in 2008. Covers Presidential candidates websites, election 2008 websites, U.S. non-profit non-partisan election information websites, and links to major media political news sections. President Bush's Statement on Gay Marriage The President on Kyoto -- United States. White House, Office of Press Secretary -- Concise articulation of the Bush administration's policy on global climate change and the Kyoto protocol. The President's Budget: Impact on the States -- National Priorities Project (NPP) -- The FY2008 budget proposes cuts in domestic spending. At the same time, the budget proposes more war-related and military spending, and making permanent the tax cuts for the wealthy. Provides factsheets for the effect on individual states and individual congressional districts. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (262 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security (CSSA) -- United States. President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security (CSSA) President's Plan for ‘Korea-Like’ Presence in Iraq Will Cost Trillions -- United States. Senate Budget Committee Presidential Debate History -- CNN -- Contains information on the first and second presidential debates between 1960 and 1996. ● The Presidential Election Campaign Fund and Tax Checkoff -- CRS ● Presidential Elections and the Electoral College -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) ● Presidential Elections in the United States: A Primer - CRS -- CRS ● Presidential Elections: requirements for candidates -- America.gov ● Presidential Libraries -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. ● Presidential Market 2004 -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Free internet-based simulation/game of the 2004 election using a stock-market analogy. Players trade presidential candidate futures online and try to accumulate the most virtual dollars by predicting who succeeds where and when. Purpose is to increase voter interest in the race. ● Presidential Nominating Process: Current Issues ● Press Release - Boehner Praises Education Department for ... ● ● ● ● ● Press Release: Nighttime and Passenger Restrictions for Teen Drivers -- AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety -- Reports the results of a study showing the effectiveness of nighttime and passenger restrictions for reducing death and injury crash rates in teen drivers. Press Room (Press Releases) -- United States. Department of the Trreasury -- Includes press releases about the bailout. Preventing Underage Drinking: What Works -- Committee Serial No. 108-42. Hearing before the Subcom on Education Reform to review strategies to reduce and prevent underage alcohol use. Preventing Youth Hate Crime -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) -- Archived but useful publication outlining the problems of hate crimes in schools and how to deal with them as a parent, educator, or policymaker. Prevention Online (Prevline): National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) -United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin. (SAMHSA) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (263 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Prevline (Prevention Online) -- United States. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) (HHS SAMHSA) The Price of Freedom: Americans at War -- Smithsonian National Museum of American History -Features a timeline of America's wars, from the Revolution to Iraq. Watch an interactive presentation on each war -- slideshows and movies, text and photos, and dozens of artifacts (firearms, flags, uniforms). Read an overview of each conflict; learn about its causes, major events, and consequences. Gain a sense of how wars have shaped our history. ● Prices -- United States. ESBR ● Primary Source Material in Religion and Politics ● Primate Freedom Project ● ● ● Primer: Children, The Internet and Pornography -- Robert MacMillan -- WashingtonPost.com -Information on internet pornography regulatory measures passed by Congress Principal U.S. Federal Statistical Agencies -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Prison Activist Resource Center -- A source for progressive and radical information on prisons and the criminal prosecution system ● Prison Activist Resource Center (PARC) ● Prison Policy Initiative -- Reports, articles, and statistics on prisons in the United States ● ● ● ● Prison Reform -- Steve Schoenherr -- Information on prison reforms and additional research links by a University of San Diego History Professor. [unavailable 10-30-06] Prison Statistics -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) -- Statistical and BJS publication information Prisoner Rights Web Sites -- American Association of Law Libraries Prisoner's Rights and Information Sites -- Appellate Defenders (ADI) -- List of links including information on correctional center boards and prisoner's rights. ● PrisonSucks.com -- Prison Policy Initiative -- A biased look at prison statistics and research ● Privacy Initiatives -- United States. Federal Trade Commission ● ● Privacy International -- Privacy International is a human rights group formed in 1990 as a watchdog on surveillance and privacy invasions by governments and corporations. Privacy.org -- The Electronic Privacy Information Center and Privacy International -- Site has daily news, information, and initiatives on privacy. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (264 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Privacy Resources -- Carnegie Mellon University Privacy Rights Clearinghouse -- A non-profit consumer education and advocacy project. Includes fact sheets on privacy issues available in English and Spanish. ● Private Enterprise Research Center (PERC) ● Pro-Life Action League -- Advocates non-violent direct action. ● Pro-Life Action Ministries -- Interdenominational, conservative Christian organization. ● Pro Music -- Pro Music ● ● ● ● ● ● PROceedings: Political Research Online -- All Academic Inc, American Political Science Association -Provides access to papers from 2002 to 2005. Prodeathpenalty.com -- Internet database for pro-capital punishment resources including DP issues (such as deterrence), legislation, news and polls, articles, and scheduled executions. Producer Price Indexes (PPI) -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- [latest/PDF] Product Recalls -- United States. Recalls.gov -- Search for recent and past products that have been recalled. Product Safety -- United States. CONSUMER.gov -- Links to various government websites containing information on consumer product info. for automobiles, cosmetics, household, product recalls, etc. Product Safety - USA.gov for Consumers (consumer.gov) -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) and others -- Automobiles, children, cosmetics, health, households, poison safety, product recalls, and other product safety topics. ● Production, Sales, Orders & Inventories -- United States. [ESBR] ● Productivity and Costs -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] -- [latest/PDF] ● Professional associations that offer coping information: -❍ ❍ ● American Psychological Association National Mental Health Association Professional associations that offer coping information especially for children: -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Connect for Kids Federal Emergency Management Agency National Mental Health Association file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (265 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● National Organization of School Psychologists YMCA Professional Resources / Resources of Use to Government Documents Librarians -- Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) -- See also GODORT Created Resources. Program on Education Policy and Governance -- Harvard University -- Contains articles, research papers, and other resources. Includes "Results of a School Voucher Experiment, Washington, DC." Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) -- U.S. Development Programme (UNDP) -UN-led mission of humanitarian aid to improve the Palestinian quality of life and improve conditions for economic, social, and political development in the midst of conflict. The Progressive -- United States. The Progressive -- Magazine's mission is to be a journalistic voice for peace and social justice at home and abroad; opposes militarism, the concentration of power in corporate hands, the disenfranchisement of the citizenry, poverty, and prejudice. The Progressive -- The Progressive -- magazine's mission is to be a journalistic voice for peace and social justice at home and abroad; opposes militarism, the concentration of power in corporate hands, the disenfranchisement of the citizenry, poverty, and prejudice ● Project Alert -- Project ALERT is a school-based drug prevention programfor middle grade youth. ● Project MUSE -- Johns Hopkins Univ. -- Full-text articles to social-science journals. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Project on Defense Alternatives -- The Commonwealth Institute -- Organization that proposes changes in U.S. defense policy to better adapt the U.S. armed forces to the post-Cold War security environment. Project on Government Secrecy -- Federation of American Scientists (FAS) -- Various publications on Government Secrecy. It provides informal coverage of new developments in secrecy, security and intelligence policies, as well as links to new acquisitions on our web site. It is published 2 to 3 times a week, or as events warrant. Project on Social Security Choice -- CATO Institute -- An Institute which examines the problems facing the current social security system and what methods can be used to move towards a better system of personal retirement accounts. Project Vote Smart -- Biographies, campaign finances, issues positions, performance evaluations, and voting records for federal and state elections. Project Vote Smart -- Vote-smart.org Projections of Education Statistics -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -Ten-year projections of statistics on enrollment, graduates, classroom teachers, and expenditures in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education. The Promise of Stem Cell Research -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (266 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Property Appraisal and Assessment Data - Davidson County - Nashville, TN -- Office of the Property Assesor -- Enter street name to see a list of addresses on that street. Click on an address to see a picture of the property, a general floor plan, and the latest property assessment. You can also choose parcel or owner from pull-down menu. Proportional Representation -- World Policy Institute ProQuest -- Abstracts and many full-text articles covering a variety of subjects such as political science and economics. ProQuest Newspapers -- Collection of full-text articles covering current events in many fields of study. ProSpace: The Citizens' Space Lobby -- Information about the current status of bills and programs, from background issues on space policy to legislative alerts. Prospects for Iraq's Stability: A Challenging Road Ahead -- United States. National Intelligence Council Prospects for Iraq's Stability: Some Security Progress but Political Reconciliation Elusive -- United States. National Intelligence Council -- Analysis of critical factors in Iraq's security and political future. Prostitution Research and Education -- San Francisco Women's Centers -- Organizes against the institution of prostitution and advocates for alternatives to prostitution. Seeks to help prostituted women and children. Prostitution Resources -- Charles L. Dreveskracht -- Information on the issues of prostitution, child prostitution, prostitutes, sex work, sex workers & trafficking. Prostitution: Should prostitution be legal? -- ProCon.org -- Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should prostitution be legal?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. Protecting Children -- American Humane Association (AHA) -- "A national leader in developing programs, policies, and services to prevent the abuse and neglect of children." Protecting Intellectual Property Rights: Copyrights, Trademarks and Trade Secrets -- United States. Dept. of Justice, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) -- Collection of information concerning computer intellectual property law, individual cases, DOJ programs, and related documents. Protection of the White House Complex in the Twentieth Century -- Proposition 1 Committee -- history of assaults on the White House since 1917 ProtectKids.com -- Covers Internet dangers, parent and youth safety guides, child sexual abuse, safety tools, age-appropriate sites, and how to report a cybercrime. Provinces and Territories -- Government of Cananda Psephos: Adam Carr's Election Archive -- Adam Carr -- Complete collection of international electoral information including data from 174 countries. Provides electoral maps, news, statistics, data on historical file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (267 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm elections, and information on national legislatures. One can search the archive alphabetically by country. ● ● Psychological Sequelae of Elective Abortion -- United States. National Institute of Health (NIH), Western Journal of Medicine -- Report on the psychological effects that can occur before and after an abortion. Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) -- United States. Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts -- The Federal Judiciary's centralized registration center. Provides electronic access to case and docket information for U.S. District, Bankruptcy and Appellate court records. ● Public Administration -- Ingenta ● Public Administration Review -- Proquest ● ● ● ● ● ● Public Agenda Issue Guide: Immigration -- Public Agenda -- Public opinion and arguments for and against different aspects of U.S. immigration policy. Features public views about immigration (from opinion polls), discussion guides with discussions of three perspectives (honoring commitment to newcomers, and cutting back because of security or economics), government immigration statistics, a "behind the headlines" feature, descriptions of agencies and organizations concerned with immigration, and related resources. From Public Agenda, "a nonpartisan opinion research and civic engagement organization." Public Agenda Online -- Nonpartisan public opinion organization that examines citizens' opinions on different aspects of public policy. Public Agenda Special Report: Terrorism -- Public Agenda -- A collection of polls pertaining to how Americans feel about the war on terrorism. Public and Private Laws -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) -- Laws enacted from 104th Congress (1995-1996) to the present. Public Broadcasting System -- Public Broadcasting System (PBS) -- Provider of such children's programs as Sesame Street also promotes innovative and educational programming at all levels, from children to adults. Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Frontline: -❍ ❍ ● ● Hunting bin Laden--who he is and what he wants, his network, and his role in terrorist attacks. Inside the Terror Network--story of three terrorists. Public Campaign -- Non-profit organization geared toward eliminating the influence of special interest money. Public Citizen (Ralph Nader) -- A national consumer advocacy organization representing consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts. ● Public Health Assistance to Sub-Sharan Africa -- University of Michigan Documents Center ● Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response -- United States. Centers for Disease Control file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (268 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm and Prevention (CDC) -- Anthrax and Bioterrorism topics include: Anthrax, and Chemical Terrorism: Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response (PDF).See also Anthrax--CDC Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases--Transmission, symptoms, treatment, and vaccination. ● Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) -- U.S. PIRGs -- U.S. PIRG, the federation of state Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs), takes on powerful interests on behalf of the American public, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being. With a strong network of researchers, advocates, organizers and students in state capitols across the country, we stand up to powerful special interests on issues where powerful special interests stand in the way of reform, like product safety, identity theft, political corruption, prescription drugs, and voting rights. ● Public Library of Nashville and Davidson County -- U.S. Nashville Public Library ● Public Opinion Poll Question Database -- Howard M. Odum Institute for Research in Social Science ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States -- Univ. of Michigan Digital Library -- Provides access to documents and speeches of all presidents from the Hoover administration to the Clinton administration. Public Records: Access, Privacy, and Public Policy -- Robert Gellman -- Center for Democracy and Technology -- A paper about access to public records. Public Safety and Terrorism -- Interpol Publications on Port Security -- United States. Counter-Terrorism Training and Resources for Law Enforcement -- Compilation of government documents on security threats faced by U.S. ports and potential solutions. Publius -- Proquest PubMed -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM) -- access to over 11 million citations from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) -- Organization seeking equality for Latinos in education, employment, voting, and housing rights. They also seek basic rights for migrants and immigrants and a more diverse legal system. Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) -- United States. Institute for Supply Management -- Overview of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Q & A: Putting Saddam on Trial -- BBC News -- October 2005 article answering questions about the trial of Saddam Hussein by Iraq's Special Tribunal Q & A: Teenagers and Underage Drinking -- Insurance Institute for Highway Saftey (IIHS), Highway Loss Data Institute -- Information on teenage drinking and driving, ways to reduce it, and additional references for further research. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (269 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm -- Quarterly count of employment and wages reported by employers covering 98 percent of U.S. jobs, available at the county, MSA, state and national levels by industry. ● ● ● ● Questions and Answers About Anthrax Prevention and Treatment, Oct. 10, 2001 -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) "Cloning Report" -- Washington Post -- Free registration required. "Defending Hate Crimes: No Longer a Black and White Issue" -- Family Education Network -- Definition, evolution of problem, understanding perpetrators and victims, other resources. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Revisited -- Prof. Gregory M. Herek -- Univ. of California, Davis -- Collection of resources and studies related to the military policy on sexual orientation. ● "Illegal Music Sites 'here to stay'" -- Darren Waters British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) News ● "Music Downloading Lawsuits don't faze many teens" USA Today ● "Online Piracy Plummeted in 2003" -- David McGuire -- Washington Post ● "Political Hate Speech": A Case Study in the Use of Language as a Political Weapon -- Spinsanity ● "School Vouchers: The Wrong Choice for Public Education" -- Anti-Defamation League ● "Songwriters lobby lawmakers to stop online music piracy USA Today ● The "Unofficial" Bill Clinton -- Z Publishing -- An irreverant guide. ● "Web Music Piracy Fight 'Working'" British Broadcasting Corporation ● ● ● ● ● Race and Ethnic Diversity in the United States -- United States. Department of State -- Links to facts and policy information concerning race and ethnicity in the United States. Race for the White House: 2008 Presidential Election -- Center for Responsive Politics -- Online source for money in politics data. Includes money raised, money spent, cash on hand, and debt. See also Donor Lookup--arranged by name, zip code, state, and recipient--and Contributions from Selected Industries. Race, Gender, and Affirmative Action -- Elizabeth Anderson -- Univ. of Michigan -- A teaching resource which consists of a comprehensive annotated bibliography on race, gender, and social groups, as well as arguments and legal cases for and against affirmative action. Racial Profiling -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty -- News from Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. See also RFE/RL Newsline--Friends and Partners--1991/1999 archive; includes Open Media Research Institute (OMRI) Daily Digest. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (270 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Radio Free IRAQ Service -- Broadcasts in Arabic, analysis and news in English, links about Iraq. ● Radio Jugoslavija -- Text and RealAudio news presentations from the capital of Yugoslavia. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● RadWaste.org -- Radwaste.org -- "This guide to radioactive waste-related material on the Internet is an extensive reference source for radioactive waste management professionals and others who are interested in the topic. The award winning WasteLink directory includes more than 2400 links to radwaste, nuclear, and radiation related companies, research centres, regulatory agencies, government organizations, nongovernmental organizations, etc." Rand Corporation -- Commission reports, research, and assorted commentaries on various public policy issues. See also Terrorism and Homeland Security. Rankings and Comparisons: Population and Housing Tables (PHC-T Series) -- United States. Census Bureau Rape -- Health-Nexus -- Includes acquaintance/date rape resources : ❍ Acquaintance/Date Rape Resources ❍ Drug-Facilitated Rape and Date Rape Drugs Resources. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) -- Anti-sexual assault organization, RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Rating the TV Ratings: One Year Out. An Assessment of the Television Industry's Use of V-Chip Ratings -- Kunkel, Dale; Farinola, Wendy Jo Maynard; Cope, Kirstie M.; Donnerstein, Edward; Biely, Erica; Zwarun, Lara -- Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation -- For full text of report, click on "ERIC Full Text" .pdf link near top. Ready.gov -- United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Covers preparations needed to deal with terrorism. Covers making a kit of emergency supplies, making a plan about what you will do in an emergency, and being informed about what might happen. ● Real Clear Politics -- Political opinion, news, polls and analysis. ● Real Earnings -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dept. of Labor ● ● Realclimate.org -- "RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. We aim to provide a quick response to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream commentary. The discussion here is restricted to scientfic topics and will not get involved in any political or economic implications of the science." Google-based translations available for several other languages. Reason Foundation: free minds and free markets -- Reason Foundation -- Reason Foundation's nonpartisan public policy research promotes choice, competition, and a dynamic market economy as the foundation for human dignity and progress. Reason produces rigorous, peer reviewed research and directly file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (271 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm engages the policy process, seeking strategies that emphasize cooperation, flexibility, local knowledge, and results. Through practical and innovative approaches to complex problems, Reason seeks to change the way people think about issues, and promote policies that allow and encourage individuals and voluntary institutions to flourish. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Reason Foundation (RF) -- Libertarian, market-based approach to welfare reform. Reasons for Movie Ratings -- Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA) -- Movie ratings guides, frequently asked questions, and search for movie ratings by film title. Rebuilding Agriculture and Food Security in Iraq -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) -- Information about the Iraqi agricultural reconstruction programs in which the US participates. Recall Governor Election 2003 -- League of Women Voters of California Education Fund -- Voter registration, election calendar, and basics, including how the winner is determined and definitions of key terms such as "recall." Recall in California (Hot Topic) -- Institute of Governmental Studies, Univ. of California -- Covers the recall mechanism, constitutional & statutory basis, history, and the 2003 gubernatorial recall election Recent Changes to Retirement Benefits Made by Congress -- United States. Office of Personal Management Recent Terrorism Events: Background and Context -- CQ Press -- free access to CQ magazine and encyclopedia articles on religion and religious concepts, regional politics, terrorism, and U.S. intelligence Record of American Democracy (ROAD) -- Harvard-MIT Data Center (HMDC) Recreation.gov -- United States. National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -- Interagency onestop resource for information about recreation on federal lands. Offers information from all of the federal land management agencies and allows searching for recreation sites by State, by agency, or by recreational activity. Recycling -- Yahoo Recycling and the New York Times -- David Morris -- "Recycling may be the most wasteful activity in modern America..." Thus wrote John Tierney, a staff writer for the New York Times in a recent Sunday magazine cover story. The article generated more mail than any piece the magazine has ever published. The Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) -- Non-profit organization aimed at minimizing waste production through education of recycling. Recyling -- National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) -- Uses law, science and the support of more than 1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places. The Red Book: A Summary Guide to Employment Support for Individuals with Disabilities under the file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (272 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Programs -United States. Social Security Admin. -- General reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs. ● ● ● ● Redistricting (PL 94-171) Summary File -- United States. Census Bureau -- Apportionment of the U.S. House of Representatives Reducing Vulnerabilities to Weapons of Mass Destruction -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD), Defense Science Board REENIC: Russian and East European Network Information Center -- Univ. of Texas at Austin Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies REESweb: Russian and East European Studies Internet Government and Public Affairs Resources -WWW Virtual Library, Univ. of Pittsburgh ● Reform Party -- Official website of the U.S. Reform Party of which Ross Perot was a member. ● Refuse and Resist -- Abortion on Demand and Without Apology. ● Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright & Educational Fair Use -- University System of Georgia ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Regional Air Pollution in Developing Countries (RAPIDC) -- Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) -Studies and modeling of atmospheric data in developing countries regarding air pollution and its effects on climate, the environment, and humanity. Registered Traveler Pilot (Private Sector Subpilot): Privacy Impact Assessment -- Dept. of Homeland Security -- June 2005 report about the privacy implications of private company involvement in the Registered Traveler program. Registering to Vote -- RegisterVote.com Registering to Vote and Voting -- United States. General Services Admin. - USA.gov -- Covers absentee ballots in the United States and for uniformed and overseas citizens, registering to vote by mail, state election offices, state voter registration deadlines, voting rights and discrimination, and when to vote with polling hours by state. Reinventing Government Online: Vice-President Al Gore's National Performance Review [archive] -Valerie Glenn, Univ. of North Texas Libraries, and the U.S. Government Printing Office Related Foreign Affairs Sites -- United States. Dept. of State -- Archived links from the Clinton Administration (2001 and earlier). Related Links: Pro-Choice -- California Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League -Comprehensive index to links to both sides of the issue. Related Websites -- United States. Supreme Court -- Administrative Office of the United States Courts; file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (273 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Federal Judicial Center; United States Sentencing Commission; Dept. of Justice; National Center for State Courts; National Association of Attorneys General, other sites. ● ● ● ● ● ● Relationship between personal prayer and school-related attitudes ... Release of Generation M: Media in the Lives of Kids 8 to 18 -- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) -- A 2005 speech to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Reliefs and Re-elections -- Roberto Ortiz de Zarate -- Changes and confirmations in top worldwide leadership. Reliefs and Re-elections -- Roberto Ortiz de Zarate -- Click on "collections"; then on "Reliefs and Reelections." ReliefWeb -- The world’s leading on-line gateway to information (documents and maps) on humanitarian emergencies and disasters. Religion and Politics -- Articles and information on the issue of religion vs. politics related to the 2008 election. ● Religion and Public Schools -- United States. Dept. of Education ● Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) -- Coalition of religiously affiliated groups defending Roe v. Wade and the right to choose. Religious Organizing Against the Death Penalty Project -- Tapping official religious bodies to develop strategies and to promote anti-death penalty activism within each faith tradition. Remarks By The President on Religious Liberty in America Remarks of U.S. Senator Barack Obama regarding the "Sex on TV 4" Report -- Sen. Barack Obama (DIL) -- Speech given by Barack Obama in November of 2005 at the Kaiser Family Foundation. Renewable Energy Annual 2002 -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Agency (EIA) -- Summary of data collected on the renewable energy industry, including usage rates, growth, etc. Renewable Fuels Association -- Ethanol industry trade assoc. website that provides data on ethanol power use and informs consumers about the possibilities of ethanol as an alternative fuel. Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC) -- United States. Dept of Energy (DOE) -- Information on renewable energy initiatives in the United States. Renewal in Iraq -- United States. White House -- See also ❍ Fact Sheet: Achieving Political and Economic Progress in Iraq, March 27, 2008 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (274 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fact Sheet: Five Years Later: New Strategy Improving Security In Iraq, March 19, 2008 Apparatus of Lies: Saddam's Disinformation and Propaganda, 1990-2003 News Release: Saddam Hussein's Deception and Defiance, Sept. 19, 2002) News Release: President Bush Outlines Iraqi Threat, Oct. 7, 2002. Renweable Energy Policy Project (REPP) -- Research institution providing data and policy analysis to the government and the public. The Report of the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq -- United States. Senate Armed Services Committee -- Report made under Public Law 110-28 which required an "independentprivate entity made up of individuals with credentials and expertise in military and lawenforcement matters to conduct an independent assessment of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF)." Report of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the Treatment by the Coalition Forces of Prisoners of War and Other Protected Persons by the Geneva Conventions in Iraq During Arrest, Internment, and Interrogation (February 2004) -- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) -- Report about treatment of prisoners in Iraq. See also "Taguba Report" [Article 15-6 Investigation of the 800th Military Police Brigade] - Major General Antonio M. Taguba. Report on International Educational Exchange -- IIENetwork.org -- Open Doors is a comprehensive information resource on the more than half million international students in the United States and on the over 200,000 U.S. students who sojourn abroad as part of their academic experience. The printed book provides over 100 pages of data on place of origin, sources of financial support, fields of study, host institutions, academic level, and rates of growth of the international student population in the United States, as well as on the economic impact of international students to the host state and national economies. Report on International Educational Exchange -- IIENetwork.org -- Open Doors is a comprehensive information resource on the more than half million international students in the United States and on the over 200,000 U.S. students who sojourn abroad as part of their academic experience. The printed book provides over 100 pages of data on place of origin, sources of financial support, fields of study, host institutions, academic level, and rates of growth of the international student population in the United States, as well as on the economic impact of international students to the host state and national economies. Report on International Educational Exchange -- IIENetwork.org -- Open Doors is a comprehensive information resource on the more than half million international students in the United States and on the over 200,000 U.S. students who sojourn abroad as part of their academic experience. The printed book provides over 100 pages of data on place of origin, sources of financial support, fields of study, host institutions, academic level, and rates of growth of the international student population in the United States, as well as on the economic impact of international students to the host state and national economies. Report on the U.S. Intelligence Community's Prewar Intelligence Assessments on Iraq, July 7, 2004 (record 1) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Intelligence -- Provides PDF documents of complete report and conclusions. Report on the U.S. Intelligence Community's Prewar Intelligence Assessments on Iraq, July 7, 2004 (record 2) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Intelligence -- Provides PDF documents of complete report and conclusions. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (275 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Report on U.S. Trade Sanctions Against Burma -- United States. U.S. Dept. of State -- Assesses the effectiveness of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, as well as other measures aimed at improving the human rights situation in Burma. Report to Congress on the Situation in Iraq -- General David H. Petraeus -- Multi-National Force-Iraq -To view the accompanying slides for this report click here. Reports -- United States. President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security (CSSS) Reports -- United States. Government Accountability Office (GAO) -- Including Combating Terrorism : How Five Foreign Countries Are Organized to Combat Terrorism and Combating Terrorism: FEMA Continues to Make Progress Representative Offices -- United States. House of Representatives -- Listing of all the websites and offices of each representative in the House. Reproductive Ethics -- Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD) Reproductive Health Information Source -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ● Republic of Serbia: Government Homepage -- Serbia -- The official web site of the Serbian government. ● Republican National Committee (GOP.com) ● Republican National Committee (RNC) ● Republican Party - 2004 Platform ● Republican Party Affiliated Sites -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● House Republican Policy Committee National Republican Congressional Committee Republican National Committee Senate Republican Conference Senate Republican Policy Committee Speaker of the House Research: Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights -- U.S. Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) -- Research, papers, and policy briefs. ● Research, Education and Economics (REE) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) ● Research Group on Alternative Space Flight Concepts (FAR) ● Research & Reference Resources -- Gary Price -- Virtual Reference Shelf file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (276 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Research Society on Alcoholism (RSA) -- A forum for communication among researchers in the broad areas of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems ● Reserve for Faculty -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Northwestern University Library ● A Resource on Military History, World Conflicts, American Politics, and Biography. -- The History Guy ● Resources for Government Documents Librarians -- Indiana University/Purdue University - Indianapolis ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Resources for Methods in Evaluation and Social Research -- International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication (ICAAP) Resources for Pandemic Flu -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources for Teaching about the Americas (RETAnet) -- University of New Mexico -- See also Latin American and Caribbean Embassies. Resources for the Study of International Relations and Foreign Policy -- Vincent Ferraro, Mount Holyoke College Resources for the Study of Political Science Dept. of Political Science, Univ. of Michigan Resources on Elections and Political Parties -- United States. Congress. Senate. -- Bibliography of reference books. Resources on Minnesota Issues: Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota The ResourceShelf/The Virtual Acquisition Shelf & News Desk -- Gary Price, The ResourceShelf -- See also its sister publication, DocuTicker, which focuses specifically on government and NGO documents. Responding to Homeland Threats: Is Our Goverment Organized for the Challenge? Sept. 21, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-207) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Governmental Affairs Comm. -- Also available in text version. Responding to Terrorism Victims: Oklahoma City and Beyond -- United States. Dept. of Justice -- Oct. 2000 (PDF). Response and Recovery--Federal Response Plan -- United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Responsibilities for the Terrorist Atrocities in the United States -- 10 Downing Street Newsroom -Declassified files. Restoring Faith in America's Pastime: Evaluating Major League Baseball's Efforts to Eradicate Steroid Use -- United States. House Cmte. on Government Reform -- Hearing conducted on March 17, 2005. First in a series of four House hearings on the issue of drugs in sports. Includes testimony from Jose file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (277 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Canseco, Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, Bud Sielig, and other athletes, doctors, and managers. Also available in HTML. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Restructuring Government for Homeland Security, Dec. 5, 2001 (Serial No. 107-19) -- United States. Congress. House. Budget Comm. -- Also available in text version. Restructuring U.S. Foreign Aid -- Congressional Research Service (CRS) -- Discusses the role of the Director of Foreign Assistance in the restructuring of foreign assistance programs, as part of Secretary Rice's "transformational development" initiative. RESULTS - Responsibility for Ending Starvation Using Legislation, Trimtabbing, and Support -- An international grassroots citizens lobby, creating the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty, and empowering people to realize their own personal and political power. Retail Stores -- Federal Trade Commission -❍ Phone: 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) Rethinking President Bush's Iraq Policies: Alternative Strategies To Advance -- Democratic Policy Committee Retirement Security -- The Century Foundation -- General information, policy analysis, and policy recommendations by a progressive organization on the subject of social security reform. Includes The Basics of Social Security. A Review of Federal Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs from A Public Health Perspective, Oct. 10, 2001 (Serial No. 107-70) -- United States. Congress. House. Energy and Commerce Comm. -- Also available in text version. Review of the Effectiveness of the Application and Enforcement of the Department's Policy on Homosexual Conduct in the Military -- United States. Dept. of Defense (DoD). Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) -- Statistics and policies regarding gays in the military. Issued April 1998. Review of the Estimates for the Impact of the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks on New York Tax Revenues -- United States. General Accounting Office (GAO) Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) RIA-Novosti -- Russian Information Agency -- Hot line, daily review, privatization in Russia, military news bulletin, economics and business, Russian executive and legislative newsletter, and other resources. Right March -- Political action committee formed in response to the "Virtual March on Washington" with the goal of "counter[ing] the well-financed antics of radical left-wing groups like MoveOn.org, by appealing to the grassroots 'silent majority' to take action." Right to Marry Resource -- News, legislation, and breakdown of each state's policy on gay marriages. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (278 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● The Rise and Fall of UN Weapons Inspections in Iraq -- Alexander Thompson -- Analysis of the success of UN weapons inspections in Iraq, performed by UNSCOM and then UNMOVIC. This variation of succeed analysed in terms of their independence, and their resources. Rise, Peak, and Decline: Trends in U.S. Immigration From 1992-2004 -- Pew Hispanic Center -- Report detailing overall characteristics of recent immigration in the US. The River Basins Research Initiative -- Furman Univ., Dept. of Earth and Environmental Science -Interdisciplinary (geological, chemical, biological, etc.) studies on the Enoree and Saluda basins that can be applied to many evaluations of water resources. ● The Road to the 2008 Elections -- VOA News ● The Road to the 2008 Elections -- VOA News ● The Role of Political Parties -- America.gov ● Roll Call -- News and opinion about politics and campaigns. ● Romania -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● The Roper Center -- Includes Presidential Job Performance. ● ● ● Roster of States - National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) -- National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) -- Links to state election pages. Group formed in 1989 because of concern that national networks were releasing presidential election results before all polls had closed. Rousseau, Jean-Jacques -❍ Biography and Works--Philosophypages.com--Includes: ❍ Discourse on the Origins of Inequality (1755)--Constitution Society ❍ Discourse on Political Economy (1755)--Constitution Society ❍ On the Social Contract (1762)--Constitution Society Rulers.org -- B. Schemmel -- Heads of state and government and of international organizations; foreign ministers. ● Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprize Communities ● Rural Housing Service -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture ● Russia ● Russia -- State Committee of Statistics of Russia ● Russia and Eurasia Program -- Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) -- Issues in East European and Russian politics, reports, and analysis. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (279 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Russia on the Net -- Dmitry Altukhov, Demos Co. -- Links to over 1,000 sites: arts & culture, business, entertainment & recreation, government & legislation, news & media, science & education, and personal home pages by Russians or about Russia. Russia on the Web -- The Transnational Institute -- Links to information & news, business & economy, culture & art, education, history, language & literature, philosophy, religion, and society & politics. ● Russia Resources -- Click here to access our resources for Russia. ● Russia Today -- European Internet Network -- Covers Russia and former Soviet bloc countries. ● ● Russian Analytical Digest -- Covers political, economic and social developments in Russia and its regions, and looks at Russia 's role in international relations. Russian and East European Network Information Center -- Univ. of Texas at Austin -- Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies ● Russian Federation -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● The Rutherford Institute ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The S&L Crisis: A Chrono-Bibliography -- United States. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) -- Information about the 1989 bailout. Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment -- NPR -- Collection of audio files of news programs on the first Saddam Hussein trial. Saddam Hussein's Defiance of United Nations Resolutions -- United States. White House -- List of United Nations Resolutions violated by Saddam Hussein. Saddam Hussein (selected resources) -- Questia Saddam's Ultimate Solution -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Are Iraq's chemical and biological weapons attacks on Kurdistan part of a larger agenda of terror? The SAF Website -- Second Amendment Foundation -- A pro-gun-rights organization. Safe Communities - Safe Schools -- Center for the Study & Prevention of Violence (CSPV), Univ. of Colorado -- Includes fact sheets, statistics, and links to additional resources on school violence. Safercar.gov -- United States. Highway Traffic Safety Admin. -- Includes crash test and rollover ratings as well as defects and recalls. ● SafeSurf -- The original internet rating system. ● Safety and Health Statistics -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (280 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Safety - Fedstats -- United States. Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (FIC) SafeUSA -- Resources for being safe at home from injuries resulting from fires, falls, poisonings, drownings, and violence ● Salon.com: Osama bin Laden ● Same-Sex Marriage: A History of the Law -- FindLaw and USA Today ● ● ● Same Sex Marriage: A Selective Bibliography of the Legal Literature -- Paul Axel-Lute -- Rutgers School of Law-Newark -- Compilation of legal resources and other sources of information on the issue of gay marriage. Same-Sex Marriages and Civil Unions -- ReligiousTolerance.org -- Examines both sides of the issue with news updates from around the world. Same Sex Marriages, What Does the Bible Say? -- John Edmiston -- Christian Answers Network -Testimonies from the Bible covering homosexuality and homosexual activities, with a focus on conservative Christian values and teachings. ● San Marino -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Sanctions -- Global Policy Forum -- Includes detailed information on currently sanctioned countries. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Sanctions and Security -- Fourth Freedom Forum -- Details the use of a "carrot and stick approach," to resolve international disputes and prevent war. SARS Outbreak -- Toronto Star -- Information from the hardest hit North American city. SARS: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome -- Health Canada -- Updates, Canadian government response, travel advisories, health alerts, and other information SARS: the Mystery Illness -- Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) -- Quick facts and recent news on SARS. Provides comprehensive "Backgrounders" including Questions & Answers and Timeline. Includes video and audio features of interviews and statements, a discussion forum, and links to key resources. Save a Life, Save All Humanity--Take a Life, Kill All Humanity -- Beliefnet -- What the Islamic scriptures really say about jihad and violence. Save Title IX -- NOW (National Organization for Women) Save Title IX -- National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE) -- National education campaign to educate the public and Congressional representatives about the importance of keeping Title IX policies unchanged. Saving Lives: The Deadly Intersection of AIDS and Hunger -- Hearing to examine the relation between HIV/AIDS epidemic and world hunger, and to review U.S. and international efforts to address world file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (281 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm humanitarian food needs and combat HIV/AIDS spread, focusing on problem in Africa. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Savvy Voter -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Database of links dedicated to educating the American voting public. Includes links to ads, debates, polls, platforms, and other websites pertaining to the 2004 Presidential election. Sayfie News: Your Morning Cup of Coffee -- Sayfie Media -- Links to editorials, columnists, current newspapers, magazines, media, and press releases from Government cabinet departments. Also includes election news and Presidential candidate news releases. Scenarios for the Insurgency in Iraq -- Alan Schwartz -- United States Institute of Peace -- Identifies several possibly outcomes of the insurgency in Iraq, and recommends to U.S. policymakers the best strategies to deal with the current situation and the unfolding futures. Special Report No. 174, October 2006. Schedule B Export Codes -- United States. Census Bureau. -- Find the U.S. export code for a commodity. See also: What's the difference between the Schedule B codes for exports and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for imports? Scholars of Islam and the Tragedy of September 11th -- Omid Safi -- Colgate University -- Includes information about the Islamic position on terrorism, strong statements condemning terrorism, and resources related to hate crimes, Afghanistan, and more. School Board Members' Opinions and Awareness of Legal Parameters ... School Choice Info -- Website in support of school choice, sponsored by School Choice Wisconsin. Provides facts, research & publications, news, hot topics, and more. School Choice - Questia Online Library -- Provides links to articles and books concerning school choice, representing all sides of the issue. ● School List -- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) ● School Prayer debate and poll -- You Debate ● School Prayer pro and con -- Internet Infidels ● School Report Card -- Relocation Essentials -- Statistics for state, county, city, school, or zip code and by public or private school. Except for overview, you must register to obtain more information. ● School Safety -- National Education Association (NEA) ● School Safety -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● ● School Safety -- United States. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) -- Includes summary, facts and figures, legislation, publications, programs, and related resources. School Violence - links -- Education Library, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University -- Links and citations file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (282 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm to resources on school violence. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● School Vouchers -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville Schoolchoices.org -- Andrew J. Coulson -- Supports free educational markets over government-run school systems. Schools and Terrorism: A Supplement to the National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism Recommendations to the Secretary -- United States. National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism -- Report detailing the impact that terrorism could have on schools both directly and indirectly. Science and Engineering Indicators 2006 -- United States. National Science Foundation (NSF) -- Report of key trends science and engineering research and education. Science.gov -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE), Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) & Geological Survey (USGS) -- Allows for searching by agency or topic. Also includes searching to R&D technical reports. Science.gov -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) -- "Gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results." Enter search terms or select from directory of topics. Science Tracer Bullets Online -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Bibliographic guides to locating published materials on particular subjects in the field of science and technology. Scientific and Technical Information (STI) -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Admin. (NASA) -- Provides ready access to over three million aerospace and related citations. Powerful search capabilities offer access to both the latest and most important historical information about aerospace, aeronautics and related topics. Scout Report -- Internet Scout Project, Univ. of Wisconsin--Madison -- New and newly discovered Internet resources and network tools, especially those of interest to researchers and educators. Search and View Full Text of Supreme Court Decisions Issued between 1937 and 1975 -- United States. National Technical Information Service (NTIS). FLITE (Federal Legal Information Through Electronics)/FedWorld -- By case, name, or by full-text keyword. U.S. Reports, 300-422 (1937-1975). Search Engine Colossus -- International Directory of Search Engines Search ERIC Database -- United States. ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology / Syracuse Univ. -- Databases cover from 1966. Search for a Federal Government Job - FedWorld Information Network -- United States. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) -- abstracts of open U.S. federal government jobs. ● The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute ● Search Full-Text U.S. Internet Government Periodicals -- Paul A. Arrigo and Dee Barker, Washburn file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (283 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Univ. School of Law -- Comprehensive finding aid for U.S. government online periodicals, many available from 1995 to the present. ● Search Heard Library Website ● Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress) ● SearchGov.com -- Links to executive departments, Congress, independent agencies, and the Library of Congress' individual state pages, but not to the courts. Apparently sponsored by gambling interests; gives direct links in an easy format. ● SearchMil.com -- Over 1 million military pages indexed and ranked in order of popularity. ● Secretary of State Offices -- National Association of Secretaries of State ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Secretary of State Offices -- National Association of Secretaries of State -- This site has links to each state's Secretary of State office. Securities and Stocks -- Securities and Exchange Commission -❍ Phone: 202-942-7040 Security Council Resolutions Concerning Iraq -- United States. Department of State -- List of United nations resolutions that Saddam Hussein has violated. See You in the USA -- United States. Dept. of State -- Electronic journal published by the Dept. of State directed to foreign nationals desiring to travel to, or immigrate to, the US. Includes information about Visas, tourism, education, and business travel. Selected Congressional Research Service [CRS] Reports -- Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. -- Links to many other sites for CRS reports. Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Counts -- United States. Census Bureau Selected Statistics on African Countries 2008 -- African Development Bank -- Annual publication of the African Development Bank, presenting data on major development indicators of African economies. Part one gives cross-country statistics on selected indicators. Part two provides country-specific time series data on all the countries in the continent. Sen. Hatch's Remarks on Inducing Infringement of Copyright Act (2004) -- United States. Senate. -News release and speech text by Senator Hatch (R-Utah), primary proponent of the controversial legislation. Senate Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1996 -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) Access -- Full-text copy of the above bill. Also available in text. Senate Democratic Leadership Committees file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (284 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Senate Judiciary Committee -- United States. Senate Senate Republican Conference -- Includes republican agenda, television and radio clips, graphics, committee assignments, and calendar of events. ● Senate Republican Policy Committee ● Senate to vote on Iraq division plan ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Senatorial Predictions (Dave Leip's Election Atlas) -- David Leip -- Map with predictions for 2006 Senate races. Seniors Coalition, The (TSC) The Sentencing Project -- A national leader in developing alternative sentencing programs and in the reform of criminal justice policy. Includes policy report summaries and publications; briefing/fact sheets (with statistics about prisons and prisoners); and current related news articles. Separating the Wheat from the Chaff: How to Tell the Good Sites from the Bad -- Kathleen Schrock, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, S. Yarmouth, MA Sepsis and Medical Abortion Update -- United States. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- Report on abortion-related deaths caused by Mifeprex, an orally taken pill used in abortions where conception occurred less than 49 days prior. The September 11 Detainees: A review of the Treatment of Aliens Held on Immigration Charges in Connection with the Investigation of the September 11 Attacks -- United States. Dept. of Justice, Office of the Inspector General September 11 Digital Archive -- City Univ. of New York Graduate Center / Center for History and New Media, George Mason Univ. September 11: International Newspapers -- 911digitalarchive.org -- Archive of images, links, documents, and international print media resources for the week of September 11, 2001. Useful for viewing the international reaction to the WTC/Pentagon attacks. September 11 Web Archive -- United States. Library of Congress (LC), Internet Archive Wayback Machine, and webArchivist.org September 11th & Beyond -- Librarian's Index to the Internet (LII) -- General index site on the attacks, the aftermath, and the people involved. The September 11th Sourcebooks -- National Security Archive, George Washington Univ. -- Primary documents concerning the September 11th attacks compiled into a series of comprehensive volumes, or "sourcebooks." The September 11th Sourcebooks: Vol. II: Afghanistan: Lessons from the Last War -- National file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (285 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Security Archive, George Washington Univ. -- Essay and documents on Soviet policymaking, military operations, and lessons learned from the 1979-1988 war in Afghanistan between Soviet military forces and CIA-backed Afghan rebels. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Serbia Info News Servicemembers Legal Defense Network -- Legal organization dedicated to protecting the rights of gays in the military. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network -- Legal organization dedicated to protecting the rights of gays in the military. Setting the Record Straight: An Analysis of the Justice Department's PATRIOT Act Website -- United States. Center for Democracy and Technology Setting the Record Straight: An Analysis of the Justice Department's PATRIOT Act Website -- Center for Democracy and Technology -- Includes Legislative History of the Patriot Act. Seven Myths Impeding Prescription Drug Reform in the United States -- Alan Sager, Ph.D. -- Boston University School of Public Health Seven Steps to the Research Process -- Olin & Uris Libraries, Cornell University Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (CDC) -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Comprehensive list of government links related to SARS, including guidelines, recommendations, and travel advisories. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) -- China. Dept. of Health, Hong Kong SAR -- Links to health advice, treatment information, and frequently asked questions about SARS from the first organization to address and treat the outbreak in Asia. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (WHO) -- U.S. World Health Organization (WHO), Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response (CSR) -- Index of international links to United Nations sites related to SARS, covering such topics as infection statistics and travel recommendations. Sex Education -- Google Sex Education and Censorship -- National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) -- Provides information on the controversial issue of sexual education in school as it relates to censorship. Sex Etc. -- Network for Family Life Education, Rutgers University -- Provides information by teens, for teens, on teen sexual health issues. ● Sex Laws: Statutory Rape Laws -- SexLaws.org -- General description of statutory rape, FAQs, and links. ● Sexology -- Yahoo! file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (286 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Sexual Harassment Resources -- United States. Department of Education (ED), Office of Civil Rights (OCR) -- FAQ, checklist for addressing harassment, sexual harassment guidance, and pamphlet, Sexual Harrassment: Its Not Academic. Sexual Health -- Planned Parenthood Federation of America -- Targeted to educators, this site includes articles, classroom activities, and program guides reflecting Planned Parenthood's philosophy. ● Sexual Orientation -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Sexual Orientation: Science, Education, and Policy -- Gregory Herek -- Univ. of California, Davis ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Sexual Violence/Assault Resources -- United States. Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Dept. of Justice -Compilation of government resources, including publications and briefs, regarding victims of sexual abuse and statutory rape and their paths to recovery. SexualHealth.com -- Articles and Q&As about men's and women's sexual health, love and relationships, sexuality education, disability and chronic conditions, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual health resources. Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) -- Interest group that suports comprehensive sexuality eduation, including the provision of complete and accurate information to students in public schools. Also provides public policy links as well as a "controversies" newsletter. Shaping the Future, Vol. II: Perspectives on Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology -- United States. National Science Foundation (NSF) -- Document available in MSWord, text, and pdf formats. Sharm El-Sheikh Fact-Finding Committee Report -- US Dept. of State -- Report of a committee created after the October 2000 Middle East Peace Summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to investigate the problem of increased vilence in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank A Short History of Neo-liberalism -- Global Exchange Should Same-Sex Marriages be Legalized? -- Joe Messerli -- BalancedPolitics.org -- Pro and con analysis of the issue with links to additional resources on the gay marriage debate. Sierra Club -- Promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions. Significant Terrorist Incidents -- United States. Department of State -- List of terrorist attacks from 19612003 Singapore -- WWW Virtual Library -- Suzanne McMahon, University of California Situation in Kosovo -- United States. Dept. of State -- Archived Clinton Admin. page from the Dept. of State about the Kosovo conflict. Size and Characteristics of the Unauthorized Migrant Population in the U.S. -- Pew Hispanic Center -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (287 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm This March 2006 report (based on a March 2005 population survey) evaluates the number and origin of the illegal immigrant population in the U.S. Topics include gender and family composition, families with children, workforce gender, occupations, and industries. Also include data on topics such as trends for 1980-2005 and legal status of foreign-born individuals, and links to related reports. From the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. ● Slavic Research Center -- Hokkaido Univ., Japan -- Includes Internet Resources for Russian and East European Studies. ● Slovakia -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Slovakia -- Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic ● Slovenia -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates: Model-based Estimates for States, Counties, & School Districts -- United States. Census Bureau. Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division. -- School district data on children ages 5 - 17 and related children ages 5 - 17 in families in poverty; county and state data on related children ages 5 - 17 in families in poverty, children under age 18 in poverty, all people in poverty; and median household income. ● Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) -- United States. Small Business Admin. ● Small Business Economic Indicators -- United States. Small Business Admin. (SBA) ● Small Business Economy 2004 -- United States. Small Business Admin. (SBA) ● Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) -- United States. Small Business Admin. ● ● ● ● ● Smart Communities Network -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE) -- Resources for creating greenfriendly communities built on the notion of sustainable development. Smart Sanctions -- Swiss Federal Office of Foreign Economic Affairs -- Policy information on making multilateral sanctions more effective. Smart Voter -- League of Women Voters of California Education Fund -- Nonpartisan voter information on current elections in California. Polling information, FAQs about candidates and issues, information for new voters, etc. Smithsonian Institution -- United States. -- Interesting features on art, culture, history, science, and technology. Smoke Free USA: State Laws Limiting Smoking -- Smoke Free World -- Detailed list of all 50 states and any laws that may limit or ban smoking in certain public areas. Each state has a link that describes the effectiveness of these regulations and what establishments may be enjoyed by consumers looking to avoid second-hand smoke. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (288 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● SmokeFree.gov -- United States. National Cancer Institute, Tobacco Control Research Branch -Government site providing resources for those who desire to quit smoking, or citizens helping someone else to quit smoking. The Smoker's Club, Inc. -- Pro-smoker's rights group that opposes restrictions on smoking in public areas. Contains news regarding issues affecting smokers for every state. SNES Program -- Göteborg University -- At this website, you find information about SNES research, activities, studies, field work, questionnaires, data, analyses, scholars and publications. So You Want to Buy a President? -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Social Explorer -- Queens College CUNY -- Decades covered: 1940-2000; geographies available: US, State, County, Census Tract, Congressional District (2000 only); map difficulty: easy; complex queries: poor; speed: quick; notes: public version has large gaps in coverage, variables are predefined and don't always stay consistent over decades, very limited data, only downloadable in MS Excel. (University of Michigan ratings) Social Indicators -- United Nations Statistical Division -- Social indicators covering a wide range of subjectmatter fields are compiled by the Statistics Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat, from many national and international sources.The indicators presented here consist mainly of the minimum list which has been proposed for follow-up and monitoring implementation of major United Nations conferences on children, population and development, social development and women. Social Panorama of Latin America -- U.S. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) -- Labor market, household income, poverty, government social spending, teacher pay, and other variables. Social Science and Government Data Library -- Univ. of Calif., Berkeley -- Includes 2000 Census of Population and Housing Summary File 1 (SF1) (questions asked every household) as well as 1990 Census of Population and Housing Summary Tape Files (STFs) 1 (questions asked every household) & 3 (questions asked of 1 in 7 households weighted to represent the total population). Also includes Subject Summary Tape Files (SSTFs) 2, 3, and 5. Social Science Data on the Internet/Data on the Net -- Univ. of California at San Diego -- Search or browse a listing of 850 Internet sites of numeric Social Science statistical data, data catalogs, data libraries, social science gateways, addresses and more. Social Security -- National Center for Policy Analysis -- Pro-GOP policy analysis site criticizing the current social security situation and advocating Pres. Bush's privitization plan. Social Security -- American Prospect Online -- Collection of progressive articles disagreeing with the Bush privatization plan and offering alternative visions for social security reform. Social Security -- DMOZ Open Directory Project, Netscape -- Extremely comprehensive listing of many organizations and articles related to social security research and reform. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (289 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Social Security Administration's Response to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks, Nov. 1, 2001 (Serial No. 107-50) -- United States. Congress. House. Ways and Means Comm. -- Also available in text version. Social Security Advisory Board -- United States. -- Independent government commission created by Congress to advise legislators, the President, and the Commissioner of Social Security on issues concerning social security. ● Social Security and Seniors -- Politics1.com ● Social Security Annual Statistical Supplement -- United States. Social Security Admin (SSA). ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Social Security Choice -- Club for Growth -- Sponsored by Club for Growth, an organization supporting social security privatization. Social Security & Entering the United States of America Social Security Handbook -- United States. Social Security Admin. (SSA) -- Comprehensive collection of basic information on social security programs offered by the government. Highly recommended. Social Security Information for Women -- United States. Social Security Admin. (SSA) Social Security Issues -- American Academy of Actuaries -- An index of all the social security issues in the past until 2004. Social Security & Medicare Policy Research -- Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) -- Nonpartisan source provides recent news articles, publications, and policy briefs about social security programs and possibile options for reform. The Social Security Network -- An organization based around the reforms that have to be made to the current social security system and other options that are available. Social Security Publications -- United States. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) -- Non-partisan government analysis of social security inflows and outflows, projections of future payments and benefits, and other information about the current state and future of social security. Social Security reform: A guide -- CNN Money -- An article detailing the current social security situation and how privatization would affect it. Social Security Reform Center -- An online organization aimed at giving further understanding of the social security crisis and the reform that has been proposed. Social Statistics Briefing Room (SSBR) -- United States. White House -- Current statistics about crime, demography, education, and health. Socialist Republic of Viet Nam -- WWW Virtual Library -- Australian National University file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (290 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Society and Animals Forum -- Publishes journals, designs educational programs, and promotes research "to reduce violence against human and non-human animals". Formerly Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Society for Animal Protective Legislation -- Advocating the passage and promotion of federal, international and local legislation aimed at protecting animal welfare. Legislative lobby division of the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). Society for Human Sexuality -- Sexuality.org -- Social and educational organization whose purpose is to promote understanding and appreciation for the many forms of adult intimate relationships and consensual sexual expression. Society for Political Methodology and the Political Methodology Section of the APSA -- American Political Science Assoc.(APSA) -- Abstracts and full-text papers from political science researchers and professors. Society of Environmental Journalists -- Advancing public understanding of issues such as acid rain, air pollution, biodiversity, endangered speciers, nuclear energy, nuclear waste, pesticides, and other topics. Sojourners: Christians for Justice and Peace -- Christian activist group that often focuses on the themes of poverty and disadvantaged Americans. Produces Sojourner Magazine. Solar Electric Power Association -- General overview, policy issues, and business information about solar energy from a solar power trade association. The Source -- U.S. Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development -- Information and statistical data on Tennessee employment issues related to individuals seeking employment, employers, and job market analysis. Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics -- United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) / Univ. at Albany (SUNY) -- Characteristics of the criminal justice systems, public attitudes toward crime and criminal justice-related topics, nature and distribution of known offenses, characteristics and distribution of persons arrested, judicial processing of defendants, and persons under correctional supervision. Sources: Their Use and Acknowledgement [APA, MLA, Science, "Note Style"] -- Dartmouth College South Asia Resource Access on the Internet -- WWW Virtual Library -- South and Southeast Asian Studies, Columbia University South Asia Terrorism Portal -- Daily news updates, commentary, research, and analysis of terrorist activities in South Asia. South Korea -- National Statistical Office Southeast Asia -- Harlan Hatcher Library, Univ. of Michigan -- Collection of information on Southeast Asia focusing mainly on Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Southeast Asian Studies -- WWW Virtual Library -- Provides a directory of resources on Southeastern file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (291 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Asia. ● Southern African Development Community (SADC) ● Southern Poverty Law Center ● Space Agency Project (FAS) ● Space.com -- Space Holdings Corp. ● The Space Foundation ● Space News -- NBC News/Microsoft Corp. (MSNBC) ● Space Physics Research Laboratory -- Univ. of Michigan ● Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew -- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) -- See also Columbia STS-107 (NASA Kennedy Space Center) and Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) Final Report. ● Space Studies Board (SSB) -- National Academy of Sciences ● Space Studies Institute -- Princeton Univ. ● Space Today Online -- Anthony R. Curtis ● SpaceDaily.com ● Spaceflight Now -- Pole Star Publications ● SpaceKids -- Space Holdings Corp. ● SpaceRef -- Spaceref Interactive ● Spain -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Spain -- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE) ● Spam or Junk Email -- Federal Trade Commission -❍ Phone: 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) ❍ Forward junk or spam email to [email protected] ● Spanish Language Newspapers -- Prensa Escrita -- Arranged by country. Spanish only. ● Speaker of the House -- Dennis Hastert (IL) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (292 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Speaking to Your Children About Death -- CT Parents Plus -- For parents and teachers/professionals. ● Speakout.com -- Non-partisan think-tank, citizen advocacy, government information, and political news. ● Special Briefing: The Terrorist Attack on America: Background -- United States. Council on Foreign Relations -- Articles on terrorism, the Middle East, and radical Islam. ● Special Committee on Aging -- United States. Senate -- Legislative news and information. ● Special Coverage: War on Terrorism -- FindLaw Legal News ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Special Recall Election Voter Guide -- California Voter Foundation -- Summary and basics, news, and pro- and anti-recall organizations. Special Report: Cloning and Stem Cells -- New Scientist Special Reports -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) -- Reports on issues that question the effectiveness or ethical conduct of the DOJ. Includes: The September 11 Detainees: A Review of the Treatment of Aliens Held on Immigration Charges in Connection with the Investigation of the September 11 Attacks (June 2003) Report to Congress on Implementation of Section 1001 of the USA PATRIOT Act (January 22, 2003) Report to Congress on Implementation of Section 1001 of the USA PATRIOT Act (July 15, 2002) The Immigration and Naturalization Service's Contacts With Two September 11 Terrorists: A Review of the INS's Admissions of Mohamed Atta and Marwan Alshehhi, its Processing of their Change of Status Applications, and its Efforts to Track Foreign Students in the United States (May 20, 2002) An Investigation of the Belated Production of Documents in the Oklahoma City Bombing Case (March 19, 2002) Speech & Transcript Center -- Gary Price Research and Library Consulting -- Links for Real Audio and text transcripts of speeches and TV and radio programs. Speakers include politicians and world leaders (present and historical), government representatives, business executives, and representatives of professional, trade, and social justice associations. Spotlight on Books in the News: Understanding the Events of Sept. 11, 2001 -- Association of American University Presses (AAUP) -- Includes some online books and reports. ● Spotlight on Iraq -- IslamOnline.net ● Sri Lanka -- WWW Virtual Library -- lankalibrary.com ● The St. Petersburg Times -- English-language newspaper. ● ● The Stakes Are a Bit Higher For Us -- Interview with NAACP's Washington Bureau Chief on the introduction of the multiracial category in Census 2000. Stand Up and Be Counted: The Continuing Challenge of Building the Iraqi Security Forces -- United States. House Armed Services Committee -- Report on the developmental progress of the Iraqi Security file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (293 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Forces (ISF). ● ● Standard Development Organizations -❍ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ❍ American Society For Testing and Materials (ASTM) ❍ International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Admin. (OSHA) -- The United States government system for classifying industries and products by a four-digit code. Dominant industry classification system, 1937-1997. ● Standards -- Margaret M. Jobe, Univ. of Colorado at Boulder ● Standards and Regulations -- United States. Los Alamos National Labratory ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● STAT-USA/Internet -- United States. Economics and Statistics Admin. (ESA) -- State of the Nation includes the "top 50" economic indicator releases and foreign exchange rates. Globus and NTDB (National Trade Data Bank) covers demographic, political, and socio-economic conditions in over 200 countries, including Market Research Reports: for each country a general Country Commercial Guides (CCGs) and Industry Sector Analysis (ISA) reports that cover a specific industry. Vanderbilt IP addresses only. Password-protected database. Please go to the Govt.Info./Media Services desk to be logged in. State Agency Databases -- American Library Association (ALA). Government Documents Round Table (GODORT). -- In every US State and the District of Columbia, agencies create databases of useful information - on businesses, licensed professionals, plots of land, even dates of fish stocking. This wiki attempts to start pulling together all publicly accessible state agency databases. State and County QuickFacts -- United States. Census Bureau -- summary profiles showing frequently requested data State and Local Employees - USA.gov -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -- Provides resources for state and local government employees. State and Local Government on the Net -- Piper Resources -- Select state or topic (legislature, education, health, and so forth). State and Local Government on the Net -- www.statelocalgov.net -- A directory of official state, county, and city government websites. State and Local Governments -- Larry Romans, Vanderbilt University State and Local Governments -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Meta-indexes, state maps, and state government information, with links to each state, to other organizations, and to other lists. ● State and Local Tax -- Taxsites.com ● State and Metropolitan Area Data Book -- United States. Census Bureau file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (294 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● State Blue Books -- Dan Cornwall, Alaska State Library, and Denise Johnson, Bradley Univ -- Arranged by state. Information includes whether there is an online "blue book" (almanac about the state government), what part of it is available online, or what is the website that provides similar information. ● State Blue Books -- WikiMedia ● State-by-State: Ballot Issues and Campaign Finance -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) ● State Commercial Information -- United States. Commercial Service ● ● ● ● ● ● State Drunk Driving Laws -- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) -- Comprehensive database of drunk driving laws, penalties, and links to other resources. State Facts About Abortion -- Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) -- Latest abortion statistics. State Health Departments - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Choose a state and click on "go" to get the health department for your state. State Homicide Laws (National Right to Life) -- State homicide laws that recognize unborn victims. State Job Bank -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL) and state-operated public employment services -Database of state job banks. State Legislators' Handbook for Statutory Rape Issues -- United States. Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Dept. of Justice (DOJ) -- Publication describing recent developments in statutory rape law, including recent state amendments, the purpose of statutory rape laws, their effectiveness, and what the age of consent should be. ● State Libraries and Archives -- Publiclibraries.com ● The State Library of Massachusetts - Resource Guides - Same-Sex ● State Library Websites -- Wisconsin.gov ● ● ● The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) -- Provides data and analysis on land use, soil erosion, water quality,wetlands, and other issues regarding the conservation and use of natural resources. State of the Land -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) -- Data and analysis on land use, soil erosion, water quality, wetlands, and other issues regarding the conservation and use of natural resources. Includes many maps. State of the World Population Reports -- U.S. Population Fund (UNFPA) -- Provides full text of this annual report from 1996-current, availabe in both PDF and HTML format. Each edition focuses on a special topic involving current issues related to the world population. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (295 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● The State of the World's Refugees 2006: Human Displacement in the New Millennium -- U.S. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) -- Full text of the United Nations 2006 publication on the state of the world's refugees. Discusses current dynamics of displaced persons and related issues such as protection of human rights, refugee security, emergency situations, and forming solutions for the future. State Political Parties -- National Political Index State Profiles -- United States. Census Bureau -- information from One-Page Summaries (Demographic Profiles - DP1), Detailed Data Tables (Summary File 1 - SF 1), and other sources State Quick Facts: Tennessee -- United States. Census Bureau -- You can also get County Quick Facts if you click on a map or by enter a zip code or local place name. State Races -- Stateline -- Map with each states' candidates for governor, secretary of state, and attorneys general. State Supreme Court Data Project -- Rice Univ. and Michigan State Univ. -- A database containing information on State Supreme Court decisions in all fifty states. ● State Tax Forms -- Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) -- See also State Tax Agency Homepages ● StateList: The Electronic Source for State Publication Lists -- University of Illinois ● Statement of Principles -- Libertarian Party ● StateVote 2002 -- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) ● ● ● ● ● ● Statistical Abstract of the United States (SAUS) -- United States. Census Bureau -- The basic annual compendium of federal statistics; includes almost 1,600 tables, of social, economic, and political statistics, and a guide to other statistical publications and sources. View each individual section in Portable Document Format (PDF) or in Excel Format. Also see earlier editions from 1878. Statistical Agencies (International) (Census) Statistical Briefing Book (OJJDP) -- United States. Dept. of Justice -- Basic statistical information on juvenile offending, victimization of juveniles, and involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system. Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC) -SESRTCIC -- Provides a statistical database of socio-economic indicators for Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) countries dating back to 1970. Also includes special reports on selected indicators. Statistical Resources on the Web -- Grace York -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center Statistical Resources on the Web: Business and Industry -- Grace York -- Univ. of Michigan Documents Center file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (296 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● Statistical Resources on the Web: Political Science -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan Documents Center -- Comprehensive sources, campaign finance, elections, military, and public opinion. Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Principal U. S. federal statistical agencies and international statistical agencies. Statistical Sources in Education -- Unversity of California, Berkeley -- Statistical resource on various topics such as education, mental health, international, etc. Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean -- U.S. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) -- Statistical indicators of social development and welfare, economic growth, capital formation and financing, national accounts, prices, balance of payments, external financing and debt, external trade, production of goods, employment, and other subjects. Statistical Yearbook of the League of Nations -- Northwestern University Library -- Provides full text of this annual, statistical publication from 1926-1944. ● Statistics and Demographics -- Univ. of Texas at Austin ● Statistics and Government Documents -- Cornell University ● ● ● ● ● Statistics (Browse Topic) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) / Oklahoma State Univ. -For each broad topic (agriculture, energy, etc.) links to major federal Internet sites for statistics on that topic. Statistics Canada Statistics Compiled by the UIA Union of International Associations (UIA) -- Statistics on international organizations, meetings, problems, strategies Statistics (NCJRS) -- United States. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Statistics of U.S. Businesses -- United States. Census Bureau -- Includes information from County Business Patterns and economic censuses and by state and SMSA. ● Statistics on Singapore -- National University of Singapore Libraries ● Statistics: Releases and Historical Data (FRB) -- United States. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) ● ● ● Statistics Sources - Key Starting Points -- Rhodes-Blakeman Associates (RBA) -- Provides links to key sources on the web for finding international statistics. Statutory Rape Reporting and Family Planning Programs: Moving Beyond Conflict -- Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) -- Article concerning the problems of minors reporting statutory rape due to tougher enforcement mechanisms by a non-profit research institution advocating women's health issues. Steel Recycling Institute -- Promotes and sustains the recycling of all steel products. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (297 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Stem Cell -- Wikipedia -- This article from Wikipedia, an online user-edited encyclopedia, provides Information on stem cells, stem cell treatment, and the surrounding controversy. ● Stem Cell Research -- Cable News Network (CNN) -- Links to articles about the stem cell research debate. ● Stem Cell Research -- BNET ● Stem Cell Research -- Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD) ● Stem Cell Research -- Judith A. Johnson and Erin Williams -- United States. Congressional Research Service ● Stem Cell Research Books and Articles -- Questia Media America ● Stem Cell Research Foundation -- History of research, past studies, current news and updates. ● ● Stem Cell Research - Report -- The United Kingdom Parliament - House of Lords -- House of Lords report with information on what stem cells are and their potential uses Stem Cells -- National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- What stem cells are, how they are used and possible alternatives to using embryos. ● Stem Cells in the Spotlight -- The University of Utah -- Information on stem cells and the stem cell debate ● StemCellAction.org ● ● ● ● ● Steroid Use in Sports -- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform -- Archive of statements and reports from the committee's investigation into steroid use in professional sports and the adequacy of efforts by the Major League Baseball, the NFL, and other professional sports leagues to eliminate their use. Steroid Use in Sports, Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances -- United States. House Cmte. on Government Reform -- Hearing conducted on April 27, 2005 concerning drug use in the NFL. Includes testimonites from coaches, players, and medical professionals. Also available in text. Steroid Use in Sports Part III: Examining the National Basketball Association's Steroid Testing Program -- United States. House Cmte. on Government Reform -- Hearing conducted on May 19, 2005. Includes testimony by David J. Stern, commissioner of the league, G. William Hunter, executive director of the National Basketball Association Players Association, and several current and former NBA athletes, coaches, and trainers. Also available in text. Steroids and sports: A dangerous mix? -- MayoClinic.com / Special to CNN.com -- Sober medical evaluation of the athletic benefits versus health risks and unknowns regarding many performanceenhancing drugs. Steroids in Baseball| BaseballLibrary.com file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (298 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Steroids in Sports -- Steroid.com -- Brief history of the origins of steroids in sport, with further discussion detailing usage in various specific sports (baseball, football, high school, etc). Still Separate and Unequal - Public Education Case -- Rose Sanders and Wythe Holt -- In Motion Magazine Stop CAFTA -- "An activist's guide to stopping CAFTA." Informational site for groups and individuals opposing the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Stop Climate Change -- Greenpeace International -- Information on the causes and effects of climate change, and why the consumer should be concerned about global warming. Stop the Hate -- Assoc. of College Unions International (ACUI) -- Student-led organization fighting bias and hate crimes on college campus. StopGlobalWarming.org -- Stop Global Warming Storm Watch -- United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- Storm outlooks and updates, forecasting, preparedness, disaster assistance, list of hurricane storm names for the year, and much more. Strategic Forum -- United States. Institute for National Strategic Studies (National Defense University) -Includes: ❍ No. 191, May 2002--Terrorism's Financial Lifeline: Can It be Severed? ❍ No. 189, February 2002--Homeland Seurity: The New Role for Defense ❍ No. 137, April 1998--Security of the Western Hemisphere, International Terrorism and Organized Crime ❍ No. 127, Sept. 1997--The Threat of Bioterrorism ❍ No. 104, Feb. 1997--Islamic Radicalism: Shifting Approaches to Power but Not to Islamic Goals ❍ No. 67, April 1998--Islamic Radicalism in the Arabian Peninsula: Growing Risks ❍ No. 35, July 1995--The Next Enemy The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectves, and Issues -- Robert Bamberger -- United States. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress -- April 2006 Congressional Research Report on the establishment of the Strategic Patroleum Reserve (SPR), part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. SPR is designed to prevent repetition of the economic consequences caused by the Arab oil embargo in the early 1970s. Strategy and Cost: A Gap in Our Military Decision-Making Process -- Lt Col Lawrence Spinetta United States Air Force Strengthening Social Security -- United States. White House -- Outlines President Bush's recent proposals to reform social security for his second term. Strong Opposition to Media-Cross Ownership Begins -- The Pew Researfh center file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (299 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Student Financial Assistance -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED), Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) -❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Dept. of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Title IV School Codes The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education -- United States. Dept. of Education Studentjobs.gov -- United States. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Dept. of Education -Students can search for jobs, create and store a resume, and receive job alerts. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) -- Formerly "Students against Drunk Driving". Now expanded to encompass intervention and prevention of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, teen violence and teen depression and suicide. students.gov - Student Gateway to the U.S. Government -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -- Government website for students with links for federal assistance, education planning, career planning, military service and more. The Stump: Obsessive Coverage of the '08 Race -- Michael Crowley, Eve Fairbanks, and Noam Scheiber -- The New Republic Sub-Saharan Africa Government Information -- University of California, Berkeley Substance Abuse and Addiction -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -❍ National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) ❍ National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)--National Institutes of Health (NIH) ❍ Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin. (SAMHSA) -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Includes a family guide on teens and illicit drug use and Substance Abuse Treatment Centers. Subversion and Insurgency -- National Defense Research Institute Successful Library Research -- Peabody Library -❍ Selecting a Research Topic ❍ Finding Background Information ❍ Locating Books ❍ Preparing for a Database Search ❍ Locating Articles ❍ Citing Sources (Duke University) Sudan and Terrorism, May 5, 1997 (S. Hrg. 105-223) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (300 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● Suicide -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) -- Resources for suicide prevention and depression treatment. Suicide: Fact Sheet -- United States. Natural Center for Injury Prevention and Control -- Information on suicide occurrences, groups at risk, risk factors, protective factors, and references for additional information. Suicide in the United States -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network USA (SPANUSA) -- Goal of significantly reducing the national rate of suicide. ● Suicide: Read This First -- Martha Ainsworth -- Suicide crisis resources for those in need. ● SuicideHotlines.com -- Melody Clark -- Suicide hotline numbers by state. ● ● ● ● Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions April 23, 2003 -- Federal Reserve District -United States. Federal Reserve Board Supreme Court Decisions (1937-1975) -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) Access -Search by full-text keyword, case name, or case number. U.S. Reports, v. 300-422, 1937-1975. Supreme Court Decisions Overruled by Subsequent Decision -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) -- List of Supreme Court cases that have been overruled and the overruling cases. Supreme Court Nominations -- United States. Library of Congress (LOC) -- Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● John G. Roberts Collection Nominees Confirmed/Not Confirmed Web Resources Relating to Supreme Court Nominations Supreme Court of the United States -- United States. Supreme Court -- Docket, schedule, rules, opinions, orders, and related web sites. Surface Transportation Safety Reauthorization Act of 2003 -- Recommends passage of S. 1978, the Surface Transportation Safety Reauthorization Act of 2003, to amend the Homeland Security Act and other acts to extend and revise highway and other surface transportation safety programs. ● Surgeon General's Reports on Tobacco and Smoking -- History of 1964 report and list of later reports. ● Survey of Employer Businesses by Gender Ownership -- United States. Census Bureau ● Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) -- United States. Census Bureau ● Survey of the Federal Death Penalty System -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (301 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Surveys of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (Economic Census) -- United States. Census Bureau Surviving the English Only Assault: Public Attitudes and The Future of Language Education -James Crawford ● Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) -- Dignity/USA ● Sweden -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Sweden -- Statistics Sweden ● The Swiss Electoral Studies Selects -- Swiss National Science Foundation -- Selects is an electoral research project of several political science departments of Swiss universities that started in 1995. Thanks to Selects electoral studies in Switzerland have has reached a high level of continuity. It has also been possible to constantly include innovative new research questions. Selects participates in two international comparative networks. The modules of the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES) have been included in the Selects studies since the 1990s and the CSES project is in its third round. In addition Selects has participated in the Comparative Candidate Survey (CCS) which included a survey among all the candidates for the 2007 national elections. ● Switzerland -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Switzerland -- Swiss Federal Statistical Office ● ● Taking Back America: USA Patriot Act and Civil Liberties -- Univ. of Washington -- General information and links about the Patriot Act. The Taliban: Engagement or Confrontation?, July 20, 2000 (S. Hrg. 106-868) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. ● Talking to Your Children about Downloading Wired Safety ● Talking to Your Kids About War and Violence -- PBS ● Taming the Video Game Tiger -- National Institute on Media and the Family ● Tax Info for Business -- United States. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ● Tax Statistics -- United States. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ● ● The TEACH Toolkit: An Online Resource for Understanding Copyright and Distance Education -North Carolina State University (NCSU) Libraries Teamsters -- International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (302 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● TechPresident -- Personal Democracy Forum -- Site that focuses on the use of the Internet in presidential campaigns.How the candidates are using the web and how the web is using the candidates. Teen Development -- United States. National Library of Medicine Teen Driving -- National Safety Council -- Provides resources on the National Safety Council's strategies for reducing the risk of teenage drivers. Includes links to research literature on graduated driver licensing. Teen Health: Drugs and Alcohol -- Google Teen Pregnancy -- National Organization for Women (NOW) -- NOW information about teen pregnancy, studies, and information on policy changes. Teen Sex -- Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Researcher -- Detailed and informative analysis of the debate between abstinance-only sex education advocates and those who support comprehensive sex education. Includes articles on history, current situation, future outlook, pro-con debates, and many other categories. Teen Sexual Health -- United States. National Library of Medicine Teen Substance Abuse -- Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse -- Information on various drug abuses ranging from alcohol to tobacco. Teen Suicide -- American Psychiatric Association Online Public Information -- General overview of teenage depression/suicide, its symptoms, causes, and possible treatments. Teen Suicide (Facts for Families Series) -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) -- General resources and overview of youth suicide and its causes with a focus on mental health. The Teenage Driver: Additional Resources -- American Academy of Pediatrics -- Provides the American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on teenage driving, which includes recommendations for pediatricians, legislators, educators, and other child advocates. Also provides links to other related resources. ● Teenage Pregnancy -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● TeenHealthFX -- Atlantic Health System -- Online resource for teen health. ● Teens Against Gang Violence (TAGV) ● Teens and Drinking -- Vanderbilt Univ. Online Wellness Center -- Information on teenage drinking facts, what parents can do, and additional links for further research. ● Teenwire -- Planned Parenthood Federation of America -- Sexuality resources for teenagers. ● telegraph.co.uk -- Telegraph in London (free but requires registration) ● Telephone Service (Billing, Access, Service, Long Distance) -- FCC, Consumer Information Bureau -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (303 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● Phone: 888-CALL-FCC Phone: 888-TELL-FCC (TTY) Televised Legislatures Around the World -- C-SPAN Television and Adolescent Aggresiveness -- United States. United States Public Health Service (USPHS) -- Chapter selection in "Television and Growing Up: The Impact of Televised Violence. Report to the Surgeon General." Television and Children -- Child Development Institute -- Information on child development, psychology, parenting, learning, health and safety as well as childhood disorders such as attention deficit disorder, dyslexia and autism. Provides comprehensive resources and practical suggestions for parents covering toddlers to teens. Television and the Family -- American Academy of Pediatrics -- Television viewing habits for children and teenagers. See also Entertainment Ratings Systems and Impact of Media on Children and Teenagers. Television Violence Monitoring Reports -- Reports on television violence that are highly readable and intended to serve the television, government, journalistic and parental communities. ● Ten Commandments in Schools -- Grace York -- Univ. of Michigan ● Tennessee 211 -- United Way - AIRS ● ● ● ● Tennessee Blue Book -- U.S. Dept. of State -- Official manual of Tennessee state government, with information on elected officials, branches and agencies of state government, historic and statistical data, and election returns. Tennessee Career Service Employment Information -- U.S. Dept. of Personnel -- Search by job title or class, occupational group, salary, location, and other variables. Tennessee Code -- LexisNexis Tennessee Congressional District Map -- U.S. -- Links to web pages of U.S. representatives and Senators for Tennessee. Also links to the Comptroller's Voting Precinct Maps. ● Tennessee Department of Homeland Security -- U.S. ● Tennessee Depository Libraries -- "Uncle Sam," Univ. of Memphis ● ● Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs -- U.S. Department of Commerce and Insurance -- Offers consumer news, consumer education, and the capability to file a complaint at their Web site. Tennessee General Assembly -- U.S. -❍ Tennessee House District Map--Interactive map of the Tennessee House districts with representative's names and links to their home pages. Also contains a link to the Comptroller's Voting file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (304 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ● Tennessee.gov -- U.S. -- Offical state web site. Formerly called "Tennessee: Sounds Good to Me." See also Governor, executive sites ("State Government"), legislative and constitutional sites, and judicial sites ("Laws and Justice"). ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Precinct Maps. Tennessee Senate District Map--Interactive map of the Tennessee Senate districts with senator's names and links to their home pages. Also contains a link to the Comptroller's Voting Precinct Maps. Tennessee Communities--Provides links to city and county web sites. Cars and Transportation Online Services--File a complaint, telemarketers "do not call" list, restaurant scores. Election Results--Tenn. Dept. of State Mail in Application for Voter Registration--Tenn. Dept. of State Tennessee Interstate Construction -- U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) -- Map and description of Interstate construction sites. Tennessee Library Association (TLA) -- Official website for the TLA. Tennessee Maps -- U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and others -- Regions of Tennessee, voting and Congressional maps, geospatial information on wildlife, interstate construction, official road map, greenways, and weather maps. ● Tennessee Political Science Association ● Tennessee Publications by Division -- U.S. Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development ● ● ● ● Tennessee Restaurant Inspection Scores -- U.S. Dept. of Health -- Search by restaurant name and city to find restaurant inspection score. Tennessee Statistical Abstract, 2003 edition -- Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, Center for Business and Economic Research Tennessee Trademark Internet Database -- U.S. Secretary of State -- Contains all active or pending trademarks on file with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home -- Treatment center for abused and neglected children. Located in Denver. ● Term Limits -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Term Limits -- Cato institute -- Provides links to additional research information about term limits. ● Term Limits For Congress -- Term Limits Now -- Tips and assistance on writing letters to Congress ● Term Limits Take Effect -- Susan Heavey -- Washington Post -- An article talking about term limits and career polititians. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (305 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Terms of Environment -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dept. of Interior (DOI) -Defines in non-technical language the more commonly used environmental terms appearing in EPA publications. Terrorism -- Karen Hogenboom, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign -- Various links and information on Terrorism Terrorism -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● Afghanistan Al Qaida Armed Commercial Pilots Aviation Security Bin Laden, Usuma Chemical and Biological Weapons Food Safety and Terrorism Middle East Conflict National Security Security Clearance Terrorist Attack, September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack, September 11, 2001: Casualties USA Patriot Act of 2001 (Anti-Terrorism Legislation) USS Cole Attack Terrorism -- United States. FEMA Terrorism -- CATO Institute -- Information on terrorism as well as related topics like bioterrorism and homeland security. ● Terrorism -- U.S. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights ● Terrorism -- Islam 101 -- Basic information on how the Islamic faith views terrorism and other violent acts. ● ● ● Terrorism 2004 -- Glenda Armstrong -- Air University Library -- Compilation of resources providing information on most aspects of terrorism. Also see the Terrorism Today site. Terrorism: A Navy Department Library Research Guide -- United States. Navy Terrorism: A Select Guide to Information -- United States. Terrorism and Edward Herman, Univ. at Buffalo ● Terrorism and Children -- Purdue University, Extension program -- "Parenting in the Wake of Terrorism." ● Terrorism (CDI) -- Center for Defense Information (CDI) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (306 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Terrorism in the United States -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Terrorism Knowledge Base -- National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) -Comprehensive and detailed database of information regarding terrorist groups around the world. Terrorism Laws -- FindLaw -- U.S. laws and regulations concerning domestic and international terrorism. Terrorism Preparedness: Medical First Response, Sept. 22, 1999 (S. Hrg. 106-100) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. Terrorism Project: Legislation -- Center for Defense Information Terrorism: Questions and Answers -- Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) -- Covers Afghanistan, what is terrorism?, terrorist groups, state sponsors of terrorism, havens for terrorism, coalition states, weapons of mass destruction, homeland security, causes of 9/11, responses to 9/11, and policy after 9/11. Terrorism: Radical Islamic Influence of Chaplaincy of the U.S. Military and Prisons -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. -- Committee Serial No. J-108-44. Hearing before the Subcom on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security to examine issues related to radical Islamic recruiting efforts in the U.S., focusing on alleged role of Muslim chaplains in the U.S. military and in the Federal prison system in building terrorist support networks. Hearing was held in response to allegations that the organizations that endorse military and prison chaplains have ties to Wahhabism, an Islamic sect alleged to promote Muslim extremist movements and provide terrorist financing. Terrorism Research Center -- Terrorism and information warfare; essays and thought pieces on current issues, and terrorism documents, research and resources. Terrorism Research Center -- Terrorism and information warfare; essays and thought pieces on current issues, and terrorism documents, research and resources. Terrorism Resources for the Health Care Community -- Univ. of Maryland, Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HS/HSL) Terrorism Risk Insurance Program -- United States. Dept. of the Treasury -- Provides up-to-date information on the program. Terrorism: Selected Resources -- United States. Library of Congress (LOC) -- General compendium of terrorism-related links. The Terrorism Threat and U.S. Government Response: Operational and Organizational Factors -United States. Air Force (USAF) -- United States Air Force (USAF) Institute for National Security Studies Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL) -- United States. Dept. of State. Office of Counterterrorism. -- The Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL) designates terrorist organizations for immigration purposes. This authority is facilitates excluding aliens associated with these groups from entering the United States. Terrorist Groups / Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) - Country Reports on Terrorism 2006, Chapter 6 -- United States. Dept. of State. Office of Counterterrorism. -- Description and information on file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (307 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm activities, strength, area of operation, and external aid of foreign organizations that are designated as terrorist groups. Also available in PDF format. ● ● ● ● Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2004 -- United States. Congress. House. -- Committee Serial No. 87. Hearing before the Subcom on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security to consider H.R. 2934, the Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2003, to strengthen penalties for terrorist offenses. Includes provisions to: a. Allow courts to impose the death penalty for terrorist offenses resulting in the death of an individual. b. Deny Federal benefits to individuals convicted of terrorist offenses. The Terrorist Threat to the U.S. Homeland -- United States. National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) -- Report detailing the terrorist threat posed in the coming years. Also available in PDF form here. Texas Militia Papers -- Documents on militia organization, drugs, shortwave radio and other relevant issues. Texas v. Johnson -- Landmark Supreme Court Cases -- Ground-breaking ruling that protected flag-burning under the First Amendment. ● Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources -- Esther Grassian, UCLA College Library ● Third Party Official Sites (A-E) -- American Heritage Party Party ● Communist Party USA ● ● ● ● ● New Party Peace and Freedom Party Reform Party Third Party Official Sites (S-Z) -- Socialist Equality Party USA Green Party of the United States Libertarian Party Third Party Official Sites (M-R) -- Natural Law Party Prohibition Party ● Labor Party American Reform Democratic Socialists of America Third Party Official Sites (F-L) -- Freedom Socialist Party Independent American Party ● Constitution Party American Party Socialist Workers Party Socialist Labor Party Southern Independence Party Socialist Party Workers World Party Third Wave Foundation Thomas -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Congressional bills, laws, and reports; Congressional Record; how bills become law; C-SPAN; and House & Senate Web services. The Threat of Bioterrorism -- United States. National Defense Univ. Strategic Forum (Institute for National Strategic Studies), No. 127, Sept. 1997 The Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Diseases, Sept. 5, 2001 (S. Hrg. 107-124) -United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. Threat of Global Warming/Climate Change: 2006 Statement of Conscience -- Unitarian Universalist Association file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (308 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● Thucydides -- MIT Internet Classics Archive -❍ The History of the Peloponnesian War (c. 431 BCE) TIC Tariff and Tax Information -- United States. Dept. of Commerce -- Tariff information on exports and imports for the United States. Time.com - Election 2004 -- Time Magazine -- Broad overview of U.S. election issues with a focus on detailed articles and opinion pieces. Includes election results and analysis. Free registration required. Time: The Official U.S. Time -- United States. Dept. of Commerce; National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) Timeline: Iraq Weapons Inspections -- British Broadcasting Company -- BBC examines key moments in the relationship between UN weapons inspectors and Iraq's leadership. ● Timeline of Terrorism -- United States. Army ● Times Online: the best of The Times and The Sunday Times, in real time ● Tipsheet for Reporters, Editors & News Directors -- United States. Census Bureau ● Tire Safety -- United States. -- Consumer safety information related to all aspects of automobile tires. ● Title 17: Copyright - US Code Collection -- Cornell Law School. Legal Information Institute (LII) ● Title 35: Patents - US Code Collection -- Cornell Law School. Legal Information Institute ● Title IX -- American Association of University Women -- General information and history of the Title IX education amendment. ● Title IX -- National Association for Girls and Women in Sports (NAGWS) ● Title IX -- Eagle Forum ● Title IX: 25 Years of Progress -- United States. Dept. of Education ● ● ● ● Title IX and Intercollegiate Athletics -- Chronicle of Higher Education -- Contains background articles, stories on institutions, data, and other documents of opinion. Title IX at 30 -- National Coalition for Women and GIrls in Education (NCWGE) -- A 2002 report card on gender equity Title IX at 30: Still under fire -- USA Today Title IX: Building on 30 Years of Progress -- Hearing to examine progress in implementation of Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX provisions prohibiting sex discrimination in athletic programs at colleges and file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (309 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm universities receiving Federal financial assistance. ● ● Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 -- United States. Department of Labor -- Details of Title IX Title IX Educational Amendments -- Feminists Majortiy Foundation -- Discusses short falls of Title IX and impediments that have limited its success. ● Title IX Minority Pushes Enforcement, Not Change -- AP (Associated Press) via CNN ● Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 -- United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ● TN Political Parties -- Tennessee Democratic Party ● Tobacco -- Google ● Tobacco -- DMOZ Open Directory Project ● ● ● ● Tennessee Republican Party The Tobacco Atlas -- World Health Organization (WHO) -- Detailed research report including information about world smoking demographics, health effects, costs, the tobacco industry, and taking action. Tobacco Control Online -- BMJ Publishing Group -- "International peer review journal for health professionals and others in tobacco control." Tobacco Information and Prevention Service (TIPS) -- United States. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Provides educational materials, research facts and information, and support for those quitting smoking. Tobacco.org -- General news and information about tobacco products and the effects of tobacco. Includes links and news briefs. ● Today's Front Pages -- Newseum.org -- More than 500 of today's front pages from more than 50 countries. ● Tolerance in the News: What is Islam? -- Tolerance.org, Southern Poverty Law Center ● ● ● ● Toolkit to End Violence Against Women -- United States. National Advisory Council on Violence Against Women -- Chapters provide concrete guidance to communities, policy leaders, and individuals engaged in activities to end violence against women. Tools For Parents -- Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) -- Includes blurb on television violence at bottom. Tools for Parents and Educators -- Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) -- General information about the parental advisory labels on music. The Top 10 Myths About Social Security Reform -- The Heritage Foundation -- Conservative policy organization describing a list of the top ten myths associated with President Bush's proposed social security reform. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (310 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Top 200 Contractors -- GovernmentExecutive.com TownHall.com -- Salem Web Network -- The "first conservative web community" with the goal to "inform, empower and mobilize citizens for political change." TOXNET: Toxicology Data Network -- United States. National Library of Medicine (NLM) -- Toxicology database collection. TR News: Graduated Driver Licensing -- Transportation Research Board -- This article from the Nov.Dec. 2003 issue of "TR News" discusses the development of the graduated driver licensing policy and the research studies that have validated its success. TRAC DEA: Drug Enforcement Statistics -- Syracuse Univ. -- Comprehensive, independent, and nonpartisan information about the Drug Enforcement Administration. TRAC DHS -- Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), Syracuse University -- This site provides easily accessible statistics and data on the responsibilities; history, trends, patterns, policies, practices, and the size increase in the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and examines its criminal enforcement activities. These facts, which "differ substantially from those of other federal agencies," are highlighted by graphical illustrations, essays, and other searchable data from the 90 federal U.S. judicial districts. From the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), Syracuse University. TRAC Immigration -- Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), Syracuse University -Collection of "independent and nonpartisan information about U.S. federal immigration enforcement." Includes government studies, reports and bulletins, statistics, and other publications about immigration policy, border security, visas, and related immigration topics. Also provides a glossary of immigration-related terms. From the . trade.gov -- United States. Dept. of Commerce. International Trade Admin. (ITA) -- Goals are strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. Trade Issues -- National Center for Policy Analysis -- Collection of articles on tariffs and trade barriers in the United States Trade Statistics -- United States. International Trade Admin. Trade Union Links (ETUC) -- European Trade Union Confederation -- Includes links to European employers' organizations and international trade unions. Traffic Safety Facts -- United States. Dept. of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Transportation Statistics -For the year 2003. Transitions Online -- Magazine covering Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the former Soviet Union. Includes Open Media Research Institute (OMRI) reports. Transportation -- United States. Fedstats file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (311 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Transportation and Air Quality -- United States. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Transportation and Air Quality -- Collection of information regarding the emissions of motor vehicles, the evaluation of current methods to control them, and other related topics. ● Transportation Statistics Annual Report -- United States. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) ● Travel Publications -- United States. Dept. of State -❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets Passport Services--Applications, where to apply, and related information. Document Requirements--For U.S. citzens traveling abroad. Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets -- United States. Dept. of State -- Foreign entry requirements, travel tips, medical information, drugs, scams, and other topics. Traveler's Health -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Health information for international travelers. Travelers' Health (CDC) -- United States. National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Health information for travelers: outbreaks, diesease, vacinnations, safe food and water, traveling with children, and more. Treasures of Congress -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) -- Includes the virtual exhibits: ❍ The House Selects a President (presidential election of 1800) ❍ Progressive Reform: Votes for Women, and ❍ Progressive Reform: The Direct Election of Senators. ● Treaties -- Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) ● Treaties and International Law -- Internet Law Library ● ● ● ● Trends in Europe and North America -- U.S. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) -- Provides data for Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) countries by providing economic and social country profiles, as well as statistical overviews comparing data between countries on a wide range of topics. Includes tables, charts, and maps. Trends in Terrorism: 2006 -- Raphael Perl -- United States. Dept. of State -- This report surveys trends in terrorism, including more "micro-actors", increased sophistication, and an overlap of terrorism with international crime. Trends in the Use of School Choice -- United States. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -- A comprehensive set of information that may be used to estimate the use of school choice in the United States. Trends & Statistics -- United States. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (312 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Trial of Saddam Hussein -- Law Library of Congress -- Provides viewer with essential information related to the trial of Saddam Hussein Truly a Worldwide Web -- Pew Global Attitudes Project -- Summary of a survey describing computer use across the world, including disparities between men and women. The Truth -- Anti-smoking campaign aimed at adolescents and young adults recently featured in several advertising campaigns. Truth, War, and Consequences -- Public Broadcasting System (PBS) -- Evaluation of the justification for war in Iraq, strategies for reconstruction, and possible consequences of failure. TUC Online -- The Trades Union Congress (TUC)(UK) Turabian-Style, Chicago Manual of Style: Citation Guide for History and the Humanities -- Lehigh Univ. Libraries The Turbulent Middle East and the Arab-Israeli Peace Process - Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries ● Turkey -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Turkey -- Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) ● Turn Left -- "The home of liberalism on the web." ● The TV Parental Guidelines -- TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board -- General information site describing the TV ratings in detail and advising parents on how to monitor their childrens' TV viewing habits in a positive and constructive fashion. Includes a brochure, Navigating Your Way Through the TV Parental Guidelines and V-Chip [PDF]. ● TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board -- TV Parental Guidelines--TV rating system. ● TV Ratings and the V-Chip -- TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board ● ● ● ● U.N. Assistance Mission in Iraq -- General index site for all UN agencies and non-governmental organizations working on the Iraqi reconstruction. U.N. Inspector Says Iraq Falls Short on Cooperation -- Julia Preston -- New York Times U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix faults Bush administration for lack of "critical thinking" in Iraq -Bonnie Azab Powell -- University of California, Berkely U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- Administers international economic and humanitarian foreign aid, including famine relief, medicines, energy development, literacy training, and small business assistance to developing countries. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (313 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● U.S. Army Center for Military History -- United States. Army Center of Military History (CMH) ● U.S. Army Women's Museum -- United States. Army ● U.S. Attacks on Afghanistan -- Yahoo! News -- Full coverage of the conflict in Afghanistan. ● ● ● ● ● U.S. Border Control -- Private group established to stop illegal immigration by reforming our border and immigration policies. U.S. Business Advisor -- United States. NTIS/Fedworld -- Provides business with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions. U.S. Census Bureau -- Univ. of Louisville -- Links to Census Bureau web pages. U.S. Census Resources on the Web: Introduction to the 2000 Census -- Beth Harper -- Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- Advocates free enterprise and business interests before the U.S. government. The world’s largest business federation. ● U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- Chamber of Commerce ● U.S.-China Economic and Review Committee -- USCC ● U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) ● ● U.S.-China Trade: The United States Has Not Restricted Imports under the China Safeguard -- United States. Government Accountability Office (GAO) -- Report to Congressional committees from September of 2005 concerning the China Safeguard. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security -Formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● Office of Citizenship--Information on citizen rights and responsibilities for those seeking citizenship. Immigration Forms, Fees, and Fingerprints--Official CIS forms. Immigration Services and Benefits--Outlines the services offered by the CIS to the general public, which include Citizenship and Green Cards. Immigration Laws--Provides access to immigration-related legal documents and analyses. U.S. Code -- United States. House of Representatives, Law Revision Counsel -- The general and permanent laws of the United States currently in force arranged by subject (codified). See also GPO Access version. U.S. Code (II) -- United States. Code and Legal Information Institute (LII), Cornell Law School file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (314 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● U. S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) -- Seeks to discourage discrimination or denial of equal protection of the laws. Investigates complaints and collects info about discrimination, appraises federal laws about equal rights, and issues public service announcements. ● U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops -- Also try this link. ● U.S. Congress -- United States. Govt. Printing Office (GPO) -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● U.S. Congressional Bibliographies : A Comprehensive Listing of Hearings, Prints, and Publications. -- John A. McGeachy U.S. Copyright Office -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Covers copyright basics, searching of copyright records, publications, licensing, how to register a work, how to record a document, law and policy, and related links. ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Congressional Bills (from 1993) and History of Bills (from 1983) Congressional Directory (from 1995)--information on Senators and Representatives, Congressional committees, agencies. Browse the latest edition--each section is available in ASCII text and PDF files. Congressional Hearings (from 1997)--limited selection Congressional Record (from 1995) and its Index (from 1983)--transcript of House and Senate debates. General Accounting Office (GAO) Reports--GAO's findings and recommendations that result from its audits, surveys, investigations, and evaluations of federal programs; reports are prepared at the request of congressional committees or members or to fulfill GAO specifically mandated or basic legislative requirements; includes reports issued since from Oct. 1, 1994 Public Laws (from 1995) Senate Calendar of Business and Calendars of the U.S. House of Representatives and History of Legislation (both from 1995) Senate, House and Executive Reports (from 1995) Senate, House and Treaty Documents (from 1995) Search Copyright Records: Registrations and Documents--Records of registrations and ownership documents since 1978. Covers books, music, films, sound recordings, maps, software, photos, art, and multimedia. Also covers periodicals, magazines, journals, and newspapers. Includes PDF files for Copyright Basics, Forms, Information Circulars and Form Letters, and Registration Procedures. U.S. Courts -- The Federal Judiciary -- Access to and information on the U.S. courts. U.S. Courts -- United States. Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts -- Has links to all circuit courts of appeal, including D.C. and U.S. Bankruptcy courts of appeal, as well as state District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts within each circuit. U.S. Decennial Census -- United States. Census Bureau -- The decennial census occurs every 10 years in the years ending in "0," to count the population and housing units for the entire United States. Population counts determine how seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are apportioned. Census figures also are required to draw congressional and state legislative district boundaries, to allocate federal and state funds, file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (315 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm to formulate public policy, and to assist with planning and decision-making in the private sector. Click here for more information about the Decennial Census and its questionnaires. ● U.S. Democratization Assistance -- Elizabeth Cohn -- Analysis of past American efforts at democratization through 1999 and proposals for future foreign policy focusing on promoting democracy. Includes bibliography and additional resources. ● U.S. Department of Energy: Hydropower Technologies ● U.S. Department of Energy: Wind Energy Technologies ● U.S. Department of Labor -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL) -- Organization & agencies, information locator service (GILS), media releases, statutes & regulations, dept. programs & activities, statistics, & grant & contract information. Their bureau and agency web sites include Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment and Training Admin., Occupational Safety and Health Admin. (OSHA), and Women's Bureau. ● U.S. Department of State -- United States. Dept. of State -- Covers department organization, press releases and briefings, major publications, travel and living abroad, countries and regions of the world, international topics and issues, and other information related to foreign policy. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Background Notes Bureau of Arms Control--Biological and chemical weapons, missile defense, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and treaties. Countries and Regions--Statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, and other country/regional information. Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor--Includes Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, fact sheets, statements, speeches, testimony, press releases, and reports on human rights abroad, covering religious freedom, racism, intolerance, slavery, torture, children's rights, and women's rights. Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB)--Bureau mission and contacts, foreign economic policy directions (speeches and testimony), Group of Seven (G-7) economic summits, trade policy, energy policy, transportation policy, investment policy, communication policy, and Economic Reports. International Topics and Issues--Arranged in alphabetical list. Office of the Legal Advisor--Includes Treaties in Force and Treaty Actions Response to Terrorism--Regularly updated with government statements and briefings, with links to key documents and policy texts. See also Bureau of Consular Affairs for travel warnings, Counterterrorism Office, and the annual report Patterns of Global Terrorism. U.S. Embassies and Other Diplomatic Missions. U.S. Department of State: Afghanistan -- United States. Dept. of State -- Afghanistan and the Taliban: Covers basic information, reconstruction, women in Afghanistan, human rights, humanitarian assistance, background notes, and LC Country Study. See ❍ Background Note: Afghanistan file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (316 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Report on the Taliban's War Against Women ❍ Resources on Women in Afghanistan ❍ Strikes on Terrorist-Related Facilities in Afghanistan and Sudan, August 20, 1998--scroll down the page ❍ Women and Girls in Afghanistan Clinton Administration Reports: ❍ Advisory Panel on Overseas Security (Inman Report)--scroll down the page ❍ Annual Report on Military Expenditures and World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers-scroll down the pages ❍ Patterns of Global Terrorism. See also earlier State Dept. annual reports. Scroll down the page for "Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations" and "Significant Incidents of Political Violence Against Americans" ❍ Report of the Accountability Review Boards on the Embassy Bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam on August 7, 1998--scroll down the page ❍ Strikes on Terrorist-Related Facilities in Afghanistan and Sudan, August 20, 1998--scroll down the page ❍ ● U.S. Department of State: Terrorism -- United States. Dept. of State -❍ Response to Terrorism--regularly updated with government statements and briefings, with links to key documents and policy texts. ❍ Counterterrorism Office--Covers current events, legislation annual reports, list of terrorist organizations, money laundering, international efforts, and related sites. ❍ Diplomacy and the Global Coalition Against Terrorism--Includes "Information from the White House" and "Legislation." ❍ Patterns of Global Terrorism. See also Clinton Admin. reports. Scroll down the page for "Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations" and "Significant Incidents of Political Violence Against Americans." ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Other reports include: Advisory Panel on Overseas Security (Inman Report)--scroll down the page The Network of Terrorism Report of the Accountability Review Boards on the Embassy Bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam on August 7, 1998--scroll down the page Strikes on Terrorist-Related Facilities in Afghanistan and Sudan, August 20, 1998--scroll down the page World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers, including 1996-1998 reports and Annual Report on Military Expenditures (1998 and 1999) U.S. Department of State Web Page Archives, 1995-mid-January 2001 [Clinton Administration] -United States. Dept. of State U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) -- United States. -- Their bureau and agency web sites include Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Economics and Statistics Admin., and International Trade Admin. U.S. Dept of Education -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) -❍ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ❍ Goals 2000 Legislation and Related Items--U.S. Department of Education file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (317 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● U.S. Dept of Education - School Choice -- United States. Dept of Education (ED) -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● Office of Innovation and Improvement --Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services. Voluntary Public School Choice--The Voluntary Public School Choice program supports States and school districts in efforts to establish or expand a public school choice program. Press Releases--Current press releases available when searching under "school choice." Choice and Supplemental Educational Services--Frequently asked questions concerning school choice, a guide for parents. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -❍ ● The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1995 (proposed) A Nation At Risk: The Imperative For Educational Reform (April 1983)--National Commission on Excellence in Education--An Open Letter to the American People U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)-- View PDF files of the latest versions of major NCES compendia, includingThe Condition of Education, Digest of Education Statistics, and Projections of Education Statistics Partnership for Family Involvement in Education --U.S. Department of Education Programs and Services--U.S. Dept. of Education National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)--Prevline (Prevention Online) (HHS SAMHSA) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (HHS NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (HHS NIH) Information on drugs of abuse, community guide and other publications, Marijuana Facts, teaching material. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin. (SAMHSA) Children and Youth--Resources on early childhood care, child welfare, and teen pregnancy. Income and Poverty--Statistics, reports, and research on poverty and welfare. Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement--Statistics of poverty in America, detailing the statistical income threshold of poverty. U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development -- United States. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- Includes Poverty and Homelessness. U.S. Dept. of Justice -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Bureau of Justice Statistics--statistics about crime, offenders and victims, the justice system, special topics. See list of Publications, including Capital Punishment, Criminal Victimization, and Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics. Civil Rights Division Drug Enforcement Admin. (DEA)--drug data, programs, publications, etc. Includes Drug Trafficking in the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)--history, employment opportunities, investigations and mostwanted, testimony before Congress, law enforcement support; Uniform Crime Reports and Hate Crime Statistics file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (318 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:47 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ DOJ: Publications and Documents--arranged by agency; reports on violence against women, FBI information, Attorney-General's annual report, child support, civil rights, violent crime, disabilities (ADA), affirmative action, other information. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) ● U.S. Direct Investment Abroad [BEA] -- United States. ● U.S. Economy at a Glance -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Dept. of Commerce ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● U.S. Electoral College -- United States. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Office of the Federal Register -- Electoral vote totals, popular vote totals, electoral college members, certificates of ascertainment, certificates of vote, state laws and requirements (are your state electors bound by the popular vote?), past electoral results, 1789 - 2000, procedural guide to the electoral college, relevant provisions of the u.s. constitution and federal law. U.S. Embassies and other Diplomatic Missions -- United States. Dept. of State -- Home pages for U.S. embassies in other countries. U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq -- United States. Dept. of State -- New American diplomatic mission to the Interim Iraqi Government dedicated to furthering reconstruction efforts and building a new democratic Iraq. U.S. Energy Information Administration - Middle East -- United States. Energy Information Administration -- Analysis briefs of energy information about countries in the Middle East. U.S. English, Inc. -- Interest group trying to make English the official language of the U.S. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -- Enforces laws that prohibit job discrimination. Provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. U.S. Federal Courts Finder -- Emory Univ. -- Supreme Court and federal District Courts. U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory -- Maureen Olle, Louisiana State Univ. -- Links to executive, judicial, legislative, independent, and quasi-official agencies, and to boards, commissions, and committees. Provides both hierarchical and alphabetical searches. Search Federal Agency Internet Sites by Keyword. U.S. Foreign Trade Highlights -- United States. International Trade Administration (ITA) -- Data on U.S. international trade in goods and services. Emphasis on goods trade: aggregate exports and imports, U.S. commodity and country/regional trade balances, and shifts in the commodity composition of U.S. exports and imports with with major trading partners and regions. ● U.S. (GAO) Topic Collection: Iraq and Afghanistan -- United States. Government Accountability Office ● U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Home Page -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -- file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (319 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) -- United States. -- Supports research on the interactions of natural and human-induced changes in the global environment and their implications for society. Includes Our Changing Planet and other full-text reports. U.S. Government Accountability Office -- United States. Government Accountability Office (GAO) -Reports and testimony, decisions and opinions, and policy and publications. See also Government Accountability Office (GAO) Reports Online via GPO Access--GAO's findings and recommendations that result from its audits, surveys, investigations, and evaluations of federal programs; reports are prepared at the request of congressional committees or members or to fulfill GAO specifically mandated or basic legislative requirements; includes reports issued since from Oct. 1, 1994. U.S. Government Agencies Related to International Relations -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● Elevations and Distances in the United States Finding and Ordering USGS Topographic Maps Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)--domestic geographic feature names National Geologic Map Database National Mapping Information National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA)--Data on water quality from over 50 watersheds from coast to coast. Water Resources of the United States--Summary of US ground and surface water statistics, including water quality, contaminants, and regional studies. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau of Arms Control and [ACDA archive] Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Dept. of Defense (DoD) Dept. of State International Information Programs (formerly U.S. Information Agency) International Trade Admin. (ITA) United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Library of Congress Country Studies/Area Handbook Program Library of Congress Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) United States Trade Representative Voice of America (VOA) U.S. Government Fights Hate Crimes in September 11 Aftermath -- United States. Dept. of State, International Information Programs (IIP) -- Article detailing US activities to protect American Muslims from hate crimes since 9/11. U.S. Government Information: Standards and Specifications -- Yale Univ. Social Science Libraries U.S. Government Manual Online -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) / U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) -- Official handbook of federal government agencies, for each of which it gives a list of principal officials, a statement of purpose and role in the government, a brief history, legislative or executive authority, and a description of its programs and activities. Search by keyword within each publication or browse through a list of sections, each with text and PDF files. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (320 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security U.S. immigration Handbook -- Henry J. Chang -- This site explains a number of aspects of immigration to the U.S., including permanent & temporary visas, citizenship, naturalization, applying for a social security card, and more. Provided by a law firm. U.S. Import & Export Price Indexes -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- [latest/PDF] U.S. Interests, Policies and Relations in the Greater Middle East - Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries U.S. International Trade in Goods & Services -- United States. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -See section on Trade in Goods & Services. Provides monthly estimates on exports and imports. U.S. International Trade Statistics (NAICS) -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides both 3-digit and 6-digit NAICS data by country and country data by 3-digit and 6-digit NAICS code. U.S. International Trade Statistics (SITC) -- United States. Census Bureau -- Provides both 1-digit, 2-digit and 3-digit SITC data by country and country data by 1-digit, 2-digit and 3-digit SITC code. U.S.-Iraq: Should the U.S. have attacked Iraq? -- ProCon.org -- Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should the U.S. have attacked Iraq?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. U.S. Military's Capabilities to Respond to Domestic Terrorist Attacks Involving the Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction, May 1, 2001 -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. U.S. Military Services and the Use of Force - Annotated Bibliography of Government Documents Related to the Threat of Terrorism & the Attacks of September 11, 2001 -- Kevin D. Motes -- Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries U.S. National Information Information Infrastructure Virtual Library -- United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) -- Includes the U.S. component of the Global Inventory Project (GIP) and the international registry for the G8 Global Marketplace SME Testbeds. U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) -- United States. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) -- United States. Dept. of Commerce -- Conduct patent and trademark searches, download application forms, purchase copies of U.S. and international patents. Look up current PTO fees and announcements. Most of the PTO's print publications are available here to view or download. See ❍ ❍ ● Patents, including the Patent Full-Text and Full-Page Image Databases Trademarks, including the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) U.S. Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information -- Thomas G. Field, Jr. , and others -- Franklin Pierce file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (321 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Law Center -- Basic patent, trademark, and copyright information - aimed at first-time inventors and smallbusiness owners. ● U.S. Patents -- Community of Science, Inc. -- Citation data, abstracts, and references for patents issued since 1975. Tracks the "lineage" of each patent--how each patent cites previous patents or is cited by subsequent ones. Technologically significant patents tend to be cited more frequently than those of lesser impact. ● U.S. Power Grids -- United States. Dept. of Energy (DOE). Office of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) ● U.S. Report on the Middle East -- USROM ● U.S.S. Cole Investigating Officers Report -- United States. Dept. of the Navy -- [Unavailable 2-17-05] ● ● ● U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] -- Includes investor assistance and complaints, where you can submit questions, read SEC publications and investor alerts, and more. Also includes the EDGAR Database of Corporate Information and Investor Education and Assistance. U.S. Small Business Admin. -- United States. -- Starting, financing, and expanding your business; about the SBA; business links. U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) -- Advancing "the economic security of the nation’s people". ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● Annual Statistical Supplement to the Social Security Bulletin Disability and Supplemental Security Income Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security Forms and Publications Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security's Future Office of Policy Online Services--"What you can do online." President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security and its reports Retirement Planner Social Security Programs throughout the World Social Security Web Sites around the World U.S. State Fact Sheets -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS) -For each state provides information on, population, per-capita income, earnings per job, poverty rate, total number of jobs, unemployment rate, percent employment change, farm and farm related jobs, top agriculture commodities, top export commodities, top agriculture counties, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators. U.S. States and Communities -- Galaxy.com U.S. Supreme Court -- Willamette Law Online -- Provides same-day summaries of certiorari granted, oral arguments, and decisions published by the United States Supreme Court. U.S. Supreme Court Opinions -- United States. Government Printing Office (GPO) Access -- 1992-1993 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (322 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm through 1999-2000 sessions. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● U.S. Tax Code On-Line -- John Walker U.S. Teenage Pregnancy Statistics -- Alan Guttmacher Institute -- Breakdown of teen pregnancies in U.S. by age and outcome (births, abortions, miscarriages). U.S. Term Limits -- Organization whose purpose is to rally Americans to restore citizen control of government by limiting the terms of politicians at the local, state and congressional levels. U.S. Term Limits, Inc. vs. Thornton -- Legal Information Institute (LII) -- Supreme Court hearing: "U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton (93-1456), 514 U.S. 779 (May 1995)." U.S. Trade and Financial Sanctions Against Syria -- United States. Embassy of the United States (Damascus, Syria) -- Provides a summary of current U.S. sanctions against Syria. U.S. Trade & Development Agency -- United States. U.S. Trade Internet System (FASonline) -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) -- US exports, imports, and re-exports of agricultural, fish, forest, and textile products. ● U.S. v. John Walker -- FindLaw -- U.S. criminal complaint against John Walker. ● UAW International Union -- United Auto Workers ● UC Atlas of Global Inequality -- Univ. of California, Santa Cruz, Center for Global, International and Regional Studies (CGIRS) -- Explores the interaction between global integration (globalization) and inequality, and provides maps, graphics and data. ● UCLA Asia Institute -- UCLA -- Collection of links to information on Asia. ● UCR Crime Statistics -- Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ● UCS Clean Energy Program -- Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) -- General overviews, policy information, and news about renewable energy from a non-governmental organization that advocates an increased reliance on alternative energy sources. ● UK Defense Statistics -- Defense Analytical Services Agency, Ministry of Defense, United Kingdom ● Ukraine -- [CIA World Factbook] [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● ● The Ultimate Pro-Life Resource List - Women and Children First -- prolifeinfo.org -- Links to issues and to organizations that oppose abortion. UN Action Against Terrorism -- U.S. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (323 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● UN News Centre -- U.S. UN-related Databases -- U.S. -- Index of the many UN databases open to the public covering topics such as humanitarian efforts, international and non-governmental organizations, social statistics, international treaties, important speeches, and several regional issues such as ECLAC and the Middle East peace process. ● UN Security Council resolutions relating to Iraq -- Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq (CASI) ● Uncle Sam: Government Publications -- Univ. of Memphis -❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● Forms from the Feds--electronic forms of copyright, IRS, passports, immigration, and others Migrating Government Publications--tracks printed government publications converted to electronic format on the Internet; provides URLs and links them directly to the electronic documents; arranged by SuDocs number and by title UNdata/ UN data/ U N data -- U.S. Statistics Division -- Comprehensive statistical site that covers agriculture, education, employment, energy, environment, health, human development and industry, information and communication technology, national accounts, population refugees, trade, and tourism. Includes statistics from many UN-related agencies, including FAO, ILO, UNDP, UNESCO, WHO, and WTO. Under God: Should the words "under God" be in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance? -- ProCon.org -Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should the words 'under God' be in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. Under New FCC Ownership Rules, Approval of News Corp/FOX and DirecTV Merger Destroys Media Diversity Consumers Suffer Another Blow to Media Choice, Localism and Diversity -ConsumersUnion.org Under the Microscope: Looking at Stem Cell Research -- National Academy of Science (NAS) -Evaluating the debate over stem cell research from a scientific perspective, focusing on possible medical benefits and exploring public funding of research efforts. Underage Drinking: Research and Recommendations -- Hearing before the Subcom on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services to review findings of Institute of Medicine (IOM) Sept. 2003 report on strategies to reduce and prevent underage alcohol use, and to review impact of underage drinking on youth. Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis -- National Geographic. -- Includes news, background, and maps. ● Understanding Iraq's Ethnic and Religious Divisions -- Tony Karon ● Understanding Proto-Insurgencies -- Daniel Byman -- National Science Research Institute ● UNECE Statistics -- U.S. Economic Commission for Europe -- Economic Commission for Europe. Statistical Division. Includes links to Statistical Agencies in the UN/ECE Region. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (324 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Unemployment -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- latest tables ● UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre -- U.S. Environment Programme ● ● ● ● UNESCO Statistical Database -- U.S. Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) -Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture, and communication. UNICEF -- U.S. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Uniform Crime Reports (Crime in the U.S.) -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigsation (FBI) -Provides data down to county level and towns over 10,000 on known offenses and arrests for murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, auto theft, arson, forgery, fraud, embezzlement, vandalism, weapons violations, sex offenses, drug and alcohol abuse violations, gambling, vagrancy, curfew violations, and runaways. Requires Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view in Portable Document Format (PDF). See also Uniform Crime Reports County Data, 1990-1998--Univ. of Virginia library. The Uninsured in America -- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) -- Information on people in the U.S. without health insurance and information on how the public views health insurance and its problems in the U. S. ● United Farm Workers -- Advocating farm workers' rights. ● United Kingdom -❍ House of Commons Library Research Papers: ■ ■ ■ ❍ ● The Anti-Terrorism, Crime, and Security Bill: Introduction and Summary (PDF), Nov. 19, 2001 11 September 2001: the response (PDF), Oct. 3, 2001--reactions to the attacks; Bin Laden and al-Qaeda; Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Taliban; international legal issues; and military options The Campaign Against International Terrorism: Prospects After the Fall of the Taliban (PDF), Dec. 11, 2001 Prime Minister: Responsibility for the Terrorist Atrocities in the United States, 11 September 2001--concludes that attacks were planned and carried out by Usama Bin Laden's Al Qaida organisation; United Kingdom -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Directory of Information Sources in the UK--Tagish Ltd FCO On-line--United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office National Statistics--United Kingdom--Official UK statistics site. Direct.Gov.uk--Includes organizational and topic indexes, what's new, and government pathfinders. The Stationery Office, formerly known as Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO). United Kingdom--Richard Kimber--Links to sites about British government and politics. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (325 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● United Kingdom -- National Statistics Online United Nations Common Database (UNCDB) -- U.S. Statistics Division -- Provides selected series from numerous specialized international data sources for all available countries and areas. Find data by topic, series, publication source, or country. United Nations CyberSchoolBus -- U.S. Global Teaching and Learning Project -- Projects and resources about the United Nations, including data for all member states, model U.N. discussion area, and curriculum corner. United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) -- U.S. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) -- U.S. -- Advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. Works with 166 countries on their own solutions to global and national developement challenges. United Nations Economic and Social Development -- U.S. Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs -Environment, human settlements, population, social development, sustainable development, human rights, narcotic drugs, prevention of crime, statistics, and trade. United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) -- U.S. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- U.S. -- The Convention on Climate Change is an international treaty to begin to consider what can be done to reduce global warming and to cope with whatever temperature increases are inevitable. It sets an overall framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change. It recognizes that the climate system is a shared resource whose stability can be affected by industrial and other emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The Convention enjoys near universal membership, with 189 countries having ratified. The Convention entered into force on 21 March 1994. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) -- U.S. United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine (UNISPAL) -- U.S. Division for Palestinian Rights -- Directory of UN-related information on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict covering subjects such as primary documents, UN resolutions, maps, and multimedia. United Nations International Drug Control Programme -- U.S. United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) -- U.S. -- weapons inspection program that replaced UNSCOM: United Nations Special Commission in 1999. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) -- U.S. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) -Provides statistical information, news releases, and reports on illicit drug use and international crime. ● The United Nations Scholars' Workstation at Yale Univ. -- Yale Univ. ● United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) Documents (record 1) -- U.S. United Nations file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (326 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) ● ● ● ● ● United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) Documents (record 2) -- U.S. United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) United Nations Sustainable Development Web Site -- U.S. Division for Sustainable Development -Commission on Sustainable Development, related UN bodies, major groups, global agreements and commitments, national information, and indicators of sustainable development. United Nations Treaty Collection - Conventions on Terrorism -- U.S. -- Links to U.N. conventions on terrorism. United Nations (UN) -- U.S. Dept. of Public Information -- Overview of the work of the UN, issues on the agenda, member states, main bodies, news, and publications. The UN Documentation Centre has links to the General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, in addition to other publications and reports from the main bodies. United Nations (UN): Issues Concerning Globalization -❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● International Finance Labor Least-Developed Countries International Law Trade The United States Army| Middle East News -- United States. Army -- News related to the United States Army in the Middle East. United States Code -- Legal Information Institute (LII), Cornell Univ. Law School United States Code of Federal Regulations: Flag & Seal -- Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School -- Flag Regulations. ● United States Constitution ● United States Copyright Office -- United States. ● ● United States Department of Justice: Executive Office for Immigration Review -- United States. -Background, fact sheets, news releases, statistics, and other material from this federal office that "interprets and administers federal immigration laws by conducting immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings." Find asylum statistics back to 1997, forms, procedure and ethics manuals, and details about offices and programs (such as the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Pro Bono Legal Access Program). United States Foreign-Born Population -- United States. Census Bureau -- Statistical data and reports provide estimates of net international migration for the nation, states, and counties in the United States. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (327 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● United States Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations Plan (CONPLAN), January 2001 -- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions [The Plum Book] -- United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. / U.S. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform -- Lists more than 7,000 federal executive- and legislative-branch leadership and top support "political" positions not subject to a competitive appointment process. United States Historical Census Data Browser -- United States. Census Bureau / Univ. of Virginia -- Data on the people and the economy of the U.S. for each state and county from 1790 to 1970. Produced by the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) from U.S. Bureau of the Census data. Map difficulty: easy; complex queries: mediocre; speed: quick; notes: quick comparison over decades. (Univ. Michigan ratings) United States House of Representatives -- United States. Congress. House of Representatives -Member, committee, and leadership directory; floor and committee hearings schedules; roll-call votes; the legislative process; includes committee web sites. ● United States Institute of Peace -- United States. ● United States International Trade Commission [USITC] -- United States. ● The United States Policy towards China: A Dossier -- Embassy of the United States, Belgium ● ● ● ● ● United States Population and Housing Unit Counts: 1990 Census of Population and Housing -United States. Census Bureau United States Prescription Drug Pricing and Reimbursement Policies -- John Hansen -- United States General Accounting Office United States Reports: Bound Volumes -- United States. Supreme Courts of the United States -- The final version of the Court's opinions, covering from 1991-present online. Provides full text, from cover to index, of the bound volumes, starting with vol. 502. United States Secret Service -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security United States Senate -- United States. Congress. Senate. -- Information on Senators and leadership; committees; legislative activities; Senate history, procedures, and terminology; includes committee web sites. ● United States Space Foundation ● United States State, U.S., and Foreign Judicial Decisions ● United Steelworkers of America -- Issues include unfair trade, retirement, health care, job security, work and family, public policy, and congressional letters file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (328 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● United We Stand America (UWSA) - The Grass Roots -- Activist organization that supported the Ross Perot's Reform Party in the 1990's. ● Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- U.S. General Assembly -- 1948. ● Universe Today -- Fraser Cain -- Dedicated to news about astronomy and space exploration. ● Universities Space Research Association (USRA) ● University of Michigan Government Documents Center -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan ● ● ● University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) -- Provides interdisciplinary transportation-related research, including a searchable database of full-text reports. University of Minnesota Human Rights Library -- University of Minnesota University of Virginia Geospatial and Statistical Data Center -- data collections, interactive resources, hypertext documents. ● UNSCOM: United Nations Special Commission -- U.S. -- Monitors weapons in Iraq. ● UNT Libraries: Government Information Connection: Law -- Univ. of North Texas ● Urban Development / Good Neighbor Program -- United States. General Services Admin. ● Urban Development Program Overview -- United States. General Services Admin. ● Urban Statistics -- CityMayors Statistics ● US Anti-Doping Agency -- Organization responsible for setting and enforcing Olympic drug policies. ● US Constitution: Article III (The Supreme Court) -- via the Cornell Univ. Legal Information Institute (LII) -Copy of Article III of the US Constitution detailing the powers of the Judiciary branch. ● US Foreign Policy Resources -- Columbia Univ. Libraries ● US Geological Survey (USGS) -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI) -❍ ❍ National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA)--Data on water quality from over 50 watersheds from coast to coast. Water Resources of the United States--Summary of US ground and surface water statistics, including water quality, contaminants, and regional studies. ● US Politics -- About.com -- Information related to political issues. ● US Presidential Speeches Tag Cloud -- Chirag Mehta -- Much of the work of the U.S. Congress occurs in file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (329 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm committees. The daily Congressional Record briefly notes meetings held by Senate, House, and Joint committees in a section called the "Daily Digest." The NCSU Libraries takes that information, reformats the entries into XML records; indexes them; and makes them available via this interface. Coverage begins with the 99th Congress (1985) and continues to the present and is updated monthly. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● US-Visit Program -- United States. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) -- Use biometric identifiers (fingerprinting, etc.) to identify visitors to the U.S., whether they should be allowed to enter, should have the immigrant status changed, or need special attention (e.g., refugees) USA CityLink -- ABLAZE Productions -- Arranged by state. USA Election Polls -- USAElectionPolls.com -- See latest polls by candidate, by polling source, or by state. Also provides Presidential approval scores by state. USA Engage -- USA Engage is a coalition concerned about the proliferation of unilateral foreign policy sanctions at the federal, state, and local level. USA.gov for Consumers (consumer.gov) -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) and others -One-stop shopping for consumer information. Covers buying smart, children, education, food, health, home, product safety, money, transportation, and other topics. USA.gov for Seniors -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -- One-stop access to U.S. government information for seniors arranged by broad topic: consumer protection, education, jobs and volunteerism, federal and state agencies, health, laws and regulations, retirement and money, taxes, travel and leisure. USA.gov for Students -- United States. Dept. of Education (ED) -- One-stop shop for government information for students; links to financial aid, education planning, career planning, passports, Selective Service, taxes, travel, and more. USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -One-stop access to U.S. government information arranged by broad topic: online e-services, locate inperson services, facts/figures about your community, federal benefits, health and safety, government news, recalls, scams and frauds, government sales, and much more. USA Jobs -- United States. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) -- U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information. USA PATRIOT Act -- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) -- This American Civil Liberties Union website provides publications, resources, and analysis related to the USA Patriot Act. USA Patriot Act -- Univ. of Massachusetts at Amhurst USA PATRIOT Act and Intellectual Freedom -- American Library Association, Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) -- Frequently requested and additional sources, resultions oppsing the act, and contacts. USA PATRIOT Act and Intellectual Freedom -- American Library Association (ALA), Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) -- Frequently requested and additional sources, resultions oppsing the act, and contacts. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (330 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● USA PATRIOT Act: Books and Academic Articles -- Evergreen State College The USA Patriot Act in the Library -- American Library Association, Washington Office (ALA-WO) -Analysis of the Patriot Act with a focus on its effects on civil liberties and libraries. The USA Patriot Act & Libraries -- American Library Association, Washington Office (ALA-WO) -- Analysis of the Patriot Act with a focus on its effects on civil liberties and libraries. The USA PATRIOT Act: Preserving Life and Liberty -- United States. Dept. of Justice -- Includes Text of the Patriot Act [PDF]. ● The USA PATRIOT Act: Preserving Life and Liberty -- United States. Dept. of Justice ● The USA PATRIOT Act: Preserving Life and Liberty -- United States. Dept. of Justice ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● USA PATRIOT Act Resources -- Government Documents Library, Evergreen State College, WA. -Compilation of links and primary documents regarding interpretations and consequences of the USA PATRIOT Act, as well as its effects on intellectual freedom and civil liberties. USA Patriot Act Sunset: Provisions that Expire on December 31, 2005 -- United States. Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports via U.S. Dept. of State USA Patriot Act: The Good, the Bad, and the Sunset -- Human Rights Magazine via American Bar Association (ABA) -- Examination of specific sections of the Patriot Act and their effects on all citizens. USA Patriot Act: The Good, the Bad, and the Sunset -- Human Rights Magazine via American Bar Association (ABA) -- Examination of specific sections of the Patriot Act and their effects on all citizens. USA Travel Information -- USAcitylink USAID Awards $2.5 Million to the Global Alliance for Improved Nurtrition -- United States. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- Press release regarding U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID)$2.5 million contribution to The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), established to improve the nutritional status of people developing countries. USAID: Democracy and Governance -- United States. Agency for International Development (USAID) USAID: Middle East Regional: Budget -- United States. USAID -- Budget information including special interests, account narratives, and central programs of USAID's Middle East Regional. Usama bin Laden and Al Qaida -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville -- Al Qaida and Bin Laden, Usuma "Usama bin Ladin and Al-Qa'ida: Origins and Doctrines" -- Middle East Review of International Affairs, December 2001 issue file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (331 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● USDA Economics and Statistics Sytem -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) / Mann Library, Cornell Univ. -- Nearly 300 reports and datasets from the economics agencies of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture that cover U.S. and international agriculture and related topics. USDA Forest Service -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- Covers forests, people, and sustainable multiple-use land management. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) -- Search for nutrient content of over 5,600 foods. USDA Rural Development Online -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture Use of Sanctions Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter -- U.S. Office of the Spokesman for the SecretaryGeneral -- [Unavailable 3-21-07] A User's Guide To Economic Sanctions -- Robert P. O'Quinn, The Heritage Foundation USGS Responds to Hurricanes (Katrina, Rita, and Wilma) -- United States. Geolocial Survey (USGS) -The USGS response to hurricanes with scientific data, news, and other information. ● Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format -- Purdue Univ. Writing Lab ● Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format -- Purdue Univ. Writing Lab ● ● ● ● ● ● ● USITC Interactive Tariff and Trade DataWeb / Database -- United States. International Trade Commission (ITC) -- Requires free registration. Select export or import trade type, classification system, and years. USMC History & Museums Division -- United States. Marine Corps V-Chip -- United States. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) -- Information on the V-chip and TV censorship. V-Chip and TV Ratings: Monitoring Children's Access to TV Programming -- Patricia Moloney Figliola -- Congressional Research Service (CRS) Web -- A 2005 report for Congress. V-Chipping Away at the First Amendment? -- Directors Guild of America -- Assessing television violence and its impact on society, and whether these effects merit the adoption of a TV-ratings system based on the V-chip. Vaccines -❍ Phone: 800-822-7967 ❍ Phone: 301-217-9660 Value-driven Health Care -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Devoted to increasing transparency of health care industry. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (332 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Value of Construction Put in Place -- United States. Census Bureau ● Vanderbilt Alumni Publications ● Vanderbilt Central Library's Current News website -- Links to many news resources, including: Associated Press U.S. News Sources: ABC News York Times Newsweek NPR PBS Reuters CBS News Time CNN C-SPAN MSNBC U.S. News and World Report New USA Today Washington Post International News Sources: Africa News Online BBC (British Broadcasting Company) [Lebanon] Dawn [Pakistan] Sunday Times ● ● Al-Ahram Weekly [Egypt] CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) International Herald Tribune Outlook India Jerusalem Post Vanderbilt University Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Prevention Programs -- Vanderbilt Univ. -General links to sites concerning date rape, date rape prevention, and date rape drugs. ● Vanishing Voter -- Harvard Univ. ● Vatican -- [Anzinger] [Zárate] ● Vatican City: Pope John Paul II General Audience -- delivered on Sept. 12 ● Vatican Remarks on Gay Priests, Sexual Abuse Condemned -- Dignity/USA ● ● ● [London] Times and Vanderbilt Government Information Elections Page Vanderbilt University Department of Political Science ● Daily Star Times of India ● ● AsiaOne News Stand Verified Voting -- VerifiedVoting.org -- Non-profit lobby advocating reliable and publicly verifiable elections in the United States and critiquing the use of electronic voting systems. The Vermont Guide to Civil Unions -- Vermont Secretary of State -- A guide to applying for civil unions in Vermont. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) -- The VFW Foundation supports programs to increase awareness of the sacrifices of America’s veterans; promotes citizenship education, volunteerism and positive youth programs; and facilitates medical, rehabilitative, educational and employment services and needs for veterans and their families. Vice President of the United States (President of the Senate) -- United States. Senate. Historical Office. -- Covers constitutional origins and structural changes of the Vice Presidency and Complete List of Vice Presidents with links to sites about each. Victim-Oriented Multidisciplinary Responses to Statutory Rape Training Guide -- United States. 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Dept. of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime ● Victims of Pornography.Org -- Seeks to assist persons afflicted by pornography. ● Video and Copyright: ALA Library Fact Sheet Number 7 -- American Library Association (ALA) ● Video Copyright Information -- Mount Holyoke College ● Video, Copyright & The College Professor -- Chattanooga State Univ. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Video Game Ratings Accuracy: Evaluating the Entertainment Software Review Board (ESRB) videogame rating -- Sheri Klein -- American University Video Game Ratings Not Always Accurate -- Carla Kemp -- American Academy of Pediatrics Video games ratings face overhaul -- Darren Waters -- British Broadcasting Channel (BBC) -- Video game ratings need to be overhauled to make them easier for parents and children to understand, a UK government-backed review has said. Videogame Violence, Sex, and Effects Studies (PTC) -- Parents Television Council Vietnam Veterans of America -- The VVA is dedicated to promoting and supporting the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to creating a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to changing public perception of Vietnam veterans. Viewing Movies and Other Audio-Visual Works at the University: Public Perfromances to Meet Educational Needs -- Indiana University and Purdue University: Copyright Management Center Views of the Solar System -- Created as an educational tour of the solar system, it contains images and information about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids found within the solar system. It contains over 200 pages of information, over 970 high-resolution images and animations, and over 840 megabytes of data. Violations of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law in the Chechen Republic -- Amnesty International -- Report detailing alleged human rights abuses by Russians in the Chechen Republic. ● Violence Against Women -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville ● Violence Against Women -- feminist.com -- An FAQ page regarding violence against women. ● Violence Against Women: Identifying Risk Factors -- United States. National Institute of Justice -Presents results from two studies looking at possible links between abuse in childhood and becoming a file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (334 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm victim of violence against women as an adult. ● ● ● ● Violence on Television - What do Children Learn? What Can Parents Do? -- American Psychological Association (APA) -- discusses current research on the effect of television violence on children including additional information for further research. Violence Policy Center (VPC) Violence Prevention and Criminal Justice -- Education Center Develpoment -- Topics by keyword or search. Violence, Sex, and Profanity in Films: Correlation of Movie Ratings With Content -- Kimberly M Thompson, ScD and Fumie Yokota, PhD -- PubMed Central -- Scholarly paper on research funded by the Harvard School of Public Health. ● Violent Video Game Campaign (PTC) -- Parents Television Council ● Violent video game ratings 'should be streamlined' -- Jonathan Richards -- Times Online ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● VIrtual Congress: Partial Birth Abortion Ban -- SpeakOut.com -- Non-partisan think-tank, citizen advocacy, government information, and political news. Virtual Data Center Network -- United States. Virtual Reference Desk -- United States. Senate -- Information on Senators and leadership; committees; legislative activities; history, procedures, and terminology; and more. Virtual Reference Desk: Elections -- United States. Senate -- Information on Senate and House elections since 1998, as well as on Senate appointments and Senate election history. Visa Services -- United States. Dept. of State Visas -- United States. Dept. of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs -- U.S. Visa policies and procedures for foreign visitors. Visit Your National Parks -- United States. National Park Service (NPS) -- Preparing for your trip, phone numbers, fees and reservations, "Find a Park." Vital Statistics -- United States. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Vital Statistics Annual Reports [health] - Texas -- Texas. Department of State Health Services -Includes data most frequently requested by users of Texas vital statistics: births, deaths, abortions, marriages, and divorces. Vital Statistics of California [health] -- California. Center for Health Statistics -- Statistics on births and deaths in California. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (335 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● Vital Statistics Reports (VSR) [health] - Georgia -- Georgia. Dept. of Human Resources, Div. of Public Health -- Pre-formatted health date: natality, mortality and population. Data are broken down by race and are available from 1997 to latest available. Vital Statistics Summary, Resident Data [health] - Tennessee -- Tennessee. Department of Health, Division of Health Statistics -- Statistics on births and deaths in Tennessee. ● Voice of America Pronunciation Guide ● Voice of America (VOA) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● VOTE411.org -- League of Women Voters -- Includes links to local candidate information, information on how to register to vote, and more. Voter Information Center -- US Election Assistance Commission Voter Information Services (VIS) -- Non-partisan, non-governmental organization dedicating to educating voters about political issues that affect their everyday lives, including legislative and congressional news. Includes "report cards" of individual members of congress, comparing their voting records to the personalized issues of the user. Votes Database -- Washington Post -- This site lets you browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. The data comes from several sources: the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Women in Congress site and the Women in the Senate page, THOMAS, and the Web sites of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Voting and Elections - USA.gov -- United States. General Services Admin. (GSA) -- Topics include the basics, contact elected officials, electoral college, history, learn about candidates, legislation and reform, "Register to Vote and Go Vote," volunteering and contributions. Voting and Registration -- United States. Census Bureau -- Information on reported voting and registration by various demographic and socioeconomic characteristics is collected for the nation in November of congressional and presidential election years in the Current Population Survey (CPS). Includes historical tables, some going back to 1964. Voting Irregularities in Florida during the 2000 Presidential Election -- A report issued by the U.S. Commision on Civil Rights in June 2001 Voting Machines: Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process? -- ProCon.org -Nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?" Questions about the topic are divided into specific issues. Voting Section Home Page -- United States. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division -- Introduction to federal voting rights laws, statutes the agency enforces, litigation, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ● W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research ● Wahington Legal Foundation -- (WLF) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (336 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Wal-Mart, the Abuse of Eminent Domain and Corporate Welfare -- Stacy Mitchell -- ReclaimDemocracy. org -- Article about the seizure of small businesses to make room for larger chain stores. ● War Against Terrorism: Retaliation -- Cable News Network (CNN) ● War and Peace: Resources Related to the Current Iraq Crisis -- Librarians' Index to the Internet (LII) ● War by other Means -- National Defense Research Institute ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The War in Iraq -- Democratic Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer -- Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader The War on Terrorism -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) -- Official CIA site with information on the war and related topics like biological weapons. The War on Terrorism: Post-Saddam Iraq -- Joyner Library, East Carolina Univ. -- Links to selected resources on the political, economic, security, and other aspects of Iraq since the fall of the Ba'athist regime of Saddam Hussein in April 2003. War on Terrorism Resource Guides -- David Durant, East Carolina Univ -- Covers 9/11 Attack, Osama bin Laden and al-Qa'ida, Saddam Hussein and Iraq, Afghanistan and the Taliban, and Post-Saddam Iraq. Includes news, commentary, and analysis. Formerly: Attack on America: Osama bin Laden, the Taliban and Terrorism War on Terrorism Resource Guides (Iraq) -- David Durant, East Carolina Univ -- Covers 9/11 Attack, Osama bin Laden and al-Qa'ida, Saddam Hussein and Iraq, Afghanistan and the Taliban, and Post-Saddam Iraq. Includes news, commentary, and analysis. Formerly: Attack on America: Osama bin Laden, the Taliban and Terrorism The War on Terrorism: Saddam Hussein and Iraq -- David Durant, East Carolina Univ. -- Links to selected resources on the March-April 2003 US led military campaign against Saddam Hussein's Iraq, and the broader context in which it occurred. The War on Terrorism: Saddam Hussein and Iraq -- David Durant, East Carolina Univ. -- Links to selected resources on the March-April 2003 US led military campaign against Saddam Hussein's Iraq, and the broader context in which it occurred. War, Peace and Security Guide -- Dept. of National Defence (Canada) -- Links to armed forces, international organizations, peace and disarmament, and related topics. War Resisters League -- War Resisters League -- events, statements, talking points, and other resources Washington Report on Middle East Affairs -- A 100 page magazine published 10 times per year in Washington D.C. that focuses on news and analysis from and about the Middle East. Washingtonpost.com: Polls -- Washington Post -- National polls on election and other political issues. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (337 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● WashLaw WEB -- Washburn Univ. School of Law (Topeka, KS) -- Links to law-related resources, including federal and state legislative and judicial information. Also hosts a large number of law-related discussion groups. Water and Storm Management in New Orleans: A Selection of Historical Documents -- Transcriptions of documents about the water system in New Orleans. Features a pamphlet of a paper read by the mayor of New Orleans in 1914 about the history of the water systems, with information about the inception of a drainage system (including the canals and pumping stations), the water purification system, and sewer construction. Also includes images from 1901 of the system and information about a 1915 hurricane. Water Pollution -- Wikipedia Internet Encyclopedia -- This article from Wikipedia, an online user-edited encyclopedia, offers information on the causes and effects of water pollution. Water Pollution and Society -- David Krantz and Brad Kifferstein -- University of Michigan -- An explanation of water pollution and its effect on the Earth by researchers at the University of Michigan. Water Pollution Control -- United States. -- Website of Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) WayBackMachine -- Archives.org -- Browse through 85 billion web pages archived from 1996 to a few months ago. To start surfing the Wayback, type in the web address of a site or page where you would like to start, and press enter. Then select from the archived dates available. The resulting pages point to other archived pages at as close a date as possible. Keyword searching is not currently supported. Weapons Inspection Program -- Global Policy Forum -- Articles on UN inspectors and relevant issues by year from 1999 to 2007. Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams -- United States. Air National Guard, Conflict 21 -Resources for first-response to a WMD attack or terrorist event. Includes many legal resources and supporting documents from applicable military and civilian agencies. The Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission -- Created by the government of Sweden in 2003, this coalition of WMD experts educates the public and raises international awareness about threats to international security incurred by the development or spread of chemical, nuclear, or biological weapons. Chaired by Dr. Hans Blix, former head of UNMOVIC and the IAEA. ● Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East -- Monterey Insititute of International Studies ● Weapons of Mass Destruction Intelligence Threat Assessments -- Federation of American Scientists ● ● ● The Web for Documents Librarians -- Jerry Breeze, Jane Cramer, and David Hellman -- Includes principles for creating a Web site. Web Links -- International Documents Task Force (IDTF), Government Documents Round Table (GODORT), American Library Association (ALA) -- Links to Foreign National Governments, International Governmental Organizations (IGO's), and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO's). Web Links -- International Documents Task Force (IDTF), Government Documents Round Table file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (338 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (GODORT), American Library Association -- Links to Foreign National Governments, International Governmental Organizations (IGO's), and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO's). ● ● ● ● Web of Science: Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) -Contains complete bibliographic data as well as author abstracts for approximately 70% of the articles in the sciences and 65% of the articles in the social sciences since 1992. Each citation also includes a list of references cited in the source article. It is possible to retrieve a list of works that have cited a specific author or a specific earlier work. SCI Expanded covers over 5,800 major science and technical journals and SSCI covers 1,730 leading social sciences journals across a wide range of disciplines. Web Servers of National Parliaments -- Inter-Parliamentary Union The Web--Teaching Zack to Think -- Alan November, Educational Renaissance Planners -- Demonstrates how to encourage critical thinking of students in the evaluation of web site sources. Web White and Blue -- Markle Foundation -- Includes Oct. 1-Nov. 7, 2000, Presidential cyberdebate archive (click on "Issue/Date" for specific debate topics) and archive of nonprofit sites. ● Website Evaluation Criteria -- Diane Prorak, Univ. of Idaho Library ● Websute Listing -- Nancy Kranich -- Free Expression ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents -- United States. National Archives and Records Admin. (NARA) / U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) -- Statements, messages, and other Presidential material. The Welfare Information Network (WIN) -- The Finance Project -- A clearinghouse for policy information, analysis, and research about welfare. Welfare Law Center Welfare Reform -- National Conference of State Legislatures -- Information for legislators on welfare reform news, statistics, research, and current legislation. Includes publications such as Highlights of 2004 Legislation Regarding Public Assistance Programs Welfare Reform: An Analysis of the Issues -- Urban Institute -- Overview and analysis of today's major welfare problems and potential solutions. See also Databases. Wellplace -- Pioneer Behavioral Health -- Provides support to those affected with substance abuse disorders and their families, including referals to local treatment options. WESSWeb -- American of College and Research Libraries -- Information on Western Europe arranged by region and historical time periods. West Nile Virus (CDC) -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) West Nile Virus Maps -- United States. Geological Survey (USGS). Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information (CINDI) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (339 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● West Nile Virus (NBII) -- United States. Geological Survey (USGS). National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) The Western Democratic Tradition -- Analysis of values, institutions, and ideologies underlying Westernstyle democracy. Western Hemisphere Affairs -- United States. Dept. of State -- Policy statements, fact sheets, country information, statements, communiques, speeches, and testimony, related sites, embassy contacts, and other country/regional information. Western Hemisphere: Country Information -- United States. Dept. of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs -- Includes these and other useful sources. ❍ BackGround Notes: Includes for each country basic information on the economy, government, and political conditions, people, history, foreign relations, and travel. ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices: A 10-15 page report for each country that includes key economic indicators, general macroeconomic trends, exchange rate policies, structural policies, debt management policies, barriers to U.S. exports and investment, export subsidies policies, protection of U.S. intellectual property, and workers' rights. Country Studies: Covers history, economics, politics, demographics, and other information. Western States Center Publications -- Western State Center -- Western States Center's mission is to build a progressive movement for social, economic, racial and environmental justice in the eight Western states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and Alaska. Wex -- Cornell Univ. Law School, Legal Information Institute (LII) -- Successor to the popular online legal resource provided by LII, "Law About..." General online law dictionary and encyclopedia. Wex: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances -- Legal Information Institute (LII) -- General overview of law about controlled substances and additional legal resources. Wex: Death Penalty -- Legal Information Institute (LII), Cornell University -- Provide brief summaries of law topics related to capital punishment with links to key primary source material, other Internet resources, and useful offnet references. Wex: Social Security -- Legal Information Institute (LII), Cornell Univ. -- Overview of social security law and links to additional legal information. What are the ethnic groups of iraq? What do Parents Need to Know About Children's Television Viewing? -- Kid Source Online -- Summary of the psychological and behavioral affects of television on children and how viewing habits may affect school performance, creativity, etc. What Exactly Is Judicial Activism? -- FindLaw -- Column defining the vague term of "judicial activism" as used by both liberals and conservatives. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (340 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● What is Copyright Protection? -- WhatisCopyright.org ● What is Terrorism? -- Terrorism Research ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● What is Your Child Reading in School? How Standards and Textbooks Influence Education -Hearing to examine elementary and secondary education curricula and State standards relating to teaching and study of U.S. history and civics, including concerns about comprehensiveness and quality of history textbook content. What Makes a Good President? -- American Psychological Assoc. What’s in a Game? State Regulation of Violent Video Games and the First Amendment -- Dr. Elizabeth Carll, Chair Interactive Media Committee, American Psychological Association -- March 2006 testimony by Dr. Elizabeth Carll before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. What's New -- ELECTRONICIRAQ.NET What's Next in the War on Terrorism, Feb. 7, 2002 (S. Hrg. 107-417) -- United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services Comm. -- Also available in text version. What's the Controversy? What's the Download.com -- Describes how and why filesharing can be an illegal activity, with additional information about the basics of the law concerning this issue, who it effects, and how to avoid being sued by the RIAA or a similar firm. Also includes Frequently Asked Questions about music downloading and music copyright law from an average consumer point of view. What Term Limits Do That Ordinary Voting Cannot -- Einer Elhauge -- CATO Institute -- An analysis of term limits by Einer Elhauge, a law professor at Harvard University. What Would a School Voucher Buy? The Real Cost of Private Schools -- David Boaz and R. Morris Barrett -- Cato Institute What You Need to Know About Political Advertising -- Sherrie Marshall and Trevor Potter -- Campaign and Media Legal Center -- "A Practical Guide for Candidates and Citizens to Enforcing Broadcast Rights and Obligations." whatsthedownload.com -- National Academy of Arts & Sciences(NARAS)/The Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards) When Death is Sought: Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in the Medical Context -- New York State Dept. of Health When Works Pass into Public Domain -- Univ. of North Carolina Where Did All the Weapons Go?: Before the War, Media Overlooked a Key Story -- Seth Ackerman -Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) -- If the media seem surprised by the U.S. military's failure, as of this writing, to find any hidden chemical or biological weapons in Iraq, maybe it's because they virtually file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (341 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ignored a critical story that was lost in a flood of stories about the dangers of a chemically armed Saddam Hussein. Type Iraq in the search box to see other stories about Iraq. ● ● ● Where to Obtain Supreme Court Opinions -- United States. The Supreme Court of the United States -Document telling where to find Supreme Court opinions on the web, in print format, and microfilm. Updated annually by Supreme Court staff Where to Write for Vital Records -- United States. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) White House -- United States. White House -- Includes Citizens' Handbook: Your Guide to the U.S. Government; virtual library of documents, speeches, and press releases; and briefing room of latest news and statistics. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The President of the United States Executive Office of the President {Agencies] President's Cabinet--links to the fourteen Departments' home pages. [Independent] Federal Agencies and Commissions Whitehouse '04 -- Avi Bass, North Illinois Univ. -- Collection of information regarding the upcoming 2004 presidential election, including facts about candidates and important political issues. WHO: Avian Influenza -- U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Library and Information Networks for Knowledge (LINK) Visual Reference Desk -- World Health Organization (WHO) Who Owns the Media? -- Take Back the Media -- A cooperative project by progressive American citizens who are dismayed at the pro-government, pro-corporate bias shown by American media Who Owns What -- Columbia Journalism Review -- Online guide of major media companies. Who Really Cares About Illegal Downloading? -- musicunited.org/Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Why Libertarians Support Equal Rights for America's Gun Owners -- Libertarian National Committee -The Libertarian stance on gun control. Why the Towers Fell -- PBS -- Tower innovations, engineering perspective, firefighters' outfitting, other resources. Wide Scope, Questionable Quality: Three Reports from the Study on School Violence and Prevention -- United States. Dept. of Education -- Focuses on aspects of school violence and prevention. Titles of the three reports are: ❍ ❍ ❍ Wide Scope, Questionable Quality: Drug and Violence Prevention Efforts in American Schools A Closer Look at Drug and Violence Prevention Efforts in American Schools . School Crime Patterns: A National Profile of U.S. Public Schools Using Rates of Crime file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (342 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm Reported to Police ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) Wikipedia: Judicial Activism -- Wikipedia, an online user-edited encyclopedia, provides this entry on judicial activism. Discusses the debate over what judicial activism is and provides case examples. Wilderness Information Network (wilderness.net) -- United States. Dept. of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) -- Non-profit source of wilderness information on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and the the National Park Service. Wilderness Society -- Bringing to bear scientific expertise, analysis and bold advocacy at the highest levels to save, protect and restore America's wilderness areas. The Williams Project -- University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law -- Essays about the legal recognition of gay marriage and legal research on sexual orientation law and public policy. Windfalls of War: U.S. Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan -- Center for Public Integrity -- News, documents, and statistics on the contracting companies involved in the Iraqi reconstruction. Windows to the Universe -- University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) -- Covers general topics related to Earth, Space, and Science. Includes an array of documents, images, movie clips, animations, etc. ● Wisconsin State Law Library - Marriage ● WMD in Iraq Evidence and Implications -- Carnegie Endowment ● WMD Terrorism and Osama Bin Laden -- Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies -- Describes Al'Qaeda's efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction. Includes primary documents such as testimony from suspected terrorists. ● Women Against Rape (WAR) ● Women and Gender Research -- United States. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) ● Women and the Draft -- United States. Selective Service System ● Women for Women ● ● Women Immigrants 1945 to the Present: A Bibliography -- "A supplement and update of the publication, Women in Global Migration, 1945-2000: A Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Bibliography that is available from Greenwood Press. The books, journals, essays, government reports and doctoral dissertations listed here treat all aspects of the lives and issues concerning women who are living permanently or for long periods outside their country of origin or who have migrated for fixed periods of time on work contracts." Women in Agriculture -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (343 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Women in Agriculture and Rural Life: An International Bibliography ● Women in Congress -- United States. Congress, Office of the Clerk ● Women in Politics -- Assortment of bibliographical information in article and book form about important women in politics. Sorted by issue, region, country, and theme. ● Women in the Labor Force -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Dept. of Labor ● Women in the United States -- United States. Census Bureau ● Women in the United States -- United States. Dept. of State ● ● ● ● Women, Infants, and Children Program -- United States. Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Women Marines Association -- Women Marines Association -- Homepage of the Women Marines Association, a civilian non-profit veterans association comprised of women who have served or are serving in the United States Marine Corps. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering -- United States. National Science Foundation Women's Bureau -- United States. Dept. of Labor (DOL) -- Improving the working conditions of women and increasing their employment opportunities. Includes: ❍ ❍ ❍ Press releases Publications Statistics ● Women's Business Ownership -- United States. Small Business Admin. ● Women's Freedom Network (WFN) ● Women's Health -- United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ● ● ● ● Women's Health and Aging Study -- United States. National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Women's Health and Human Rights in Afghanistan -- United States. Journal of the American Medical Association -- Aug. 5, 1998. Women's Health Initiative -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health Women's History -- United States. Library of Congress file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (344 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) ● Women's Research and Education Institute (WREI) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Women's Sexual Health Foundation (WSHF) -- Provides educational information on the causes, treatments, and latest research in women's sexual health issues. Women's Studies Resources -- University of Maryland Diversity Database Women Working, 1800-1930 -- Open Collections Program, Harvard Univ. Library -- Provides electronic copies of thousands of manuscripts, books, photographs, and pamphlets on women in the workplace. womenshealth.gov -- United States. National Women's Health Information Center (HHS) -- Health information on women's health research, services, and education. Working in the 21st Century -- United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Portrait of the U.S. workforce in the new millennium. Working Paper Sites of Political Science -- Patrick Fagan -- Extensive database of political science working papers linked by topic, author, or school/institution. WorkPlace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics -- United States. Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) -- Uniting international sports agencies in banning the use of prohibited and illicit drugs in sports. See also The World Anti-Doping Code. World Bank e-Library [Database] -- World Bank -- World Bank publications (books, reports, and other documents) in full-text, as well as Policy research Working Papers. Selected titles from the 1980's and 1990's, and all publications since 2000. The World Bank Group -- The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It is not a bank in the common sense. Instead, it is made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 member countries—the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). World Development Indicators (WDI) [Available in the Central Library only] -- 500 time-series indicators, including most of the content of the print version of the World Development Indicators, including additional indicators. It also includes material from the World Bank Atlas. World Energy Sanctions -- United States. Energy Information Administration -- Summarizes the background of current sanctions placed on significant oil-producing countries. World Factbook -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) -- Basic information about communications, defense, economy, flag and map, geography, government, people, and transportation for each country. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (345 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● World Factbook: Afghanistan -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook: Iraq -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) -- General information about the country of Iraq, including its economy, its government, and its people. World Factbook: North Korea -- United States. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) -- General information, including economy, government, and people. World Federation of Right to Die Societies -- 38 right to die organizations from 23 countries, working to secure or protect the right of self-determination. World Health Organization Statistical Information System (WHOSIS) -- U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) -- International health-related statistics, including epidemiological data. World Health Organization (WHO) -- U.S. World Hunger Year (WHY) -- Believes hunger and poverty in a world of abundance are unacceptable. Supports and promotes innovative, long term solutions to hunger through self-reliance, economic justice, community building and food security. World Law -- Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) -- Worldlii catalog search World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers -- United States. Dept. of State -- See also 1996-98 reports. World Neighbors, Inc. -- Strengthens the capacity of marginalized communities worldwide to meet their basic needs. World News Connection -- United States. National Technical Information Service (NTIS)/ Open Source Center (OSC)/Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) -- Offers full text and summaries of foreign newspaper articles, speeches, TV and radio broadcasts, books, and reports translated into English, especially covering local media sources from around the world, Compiled from thousands of non-U.S. media sources, WNC covers significant socioeconomic, political, scientific, technical, and environmental issues and events. Updated each U.S. government work day, the WNC file contains data back to 1995. (Vanderbilt IP addresses only). ● World Politics -- Project Muse ● World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC) ● ● ● World Prison Population List -- Roy Walmsley -- U.S. Home Office -- Provided by the UK Research, Development, and Statistics Directorate office, this is a list of total prison populations in 205 countries and territories. Provides an estimate of the world prision population total. World Public Opinion -- Provides information and polls on international public opinion on various international issues. Includes poll methodologies and questionnaires. World Resources Institute (WRI) -- Includes publications, news articles, and statistical data related to file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (346 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm climate change and energy. ● The World's Largest Cities and Urban Areas -- CityMayor's Statistics ● World Statesmen -- Benjamin Cahoon ● The World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks -- Salon.com ● The World Trade Center Bombing [1993]: Report and Analysis -- United States. Fire Admin (USFA) ● ● ● World Trade Center - Minoru Yamasaki -- Great Buildings Online -- Pictures, architectural information, and articles. 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WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources -- Elizabethtown College -- By source and by subject--area studies; country, government, & statistical information; foreign policy; conflict resolution; file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (347 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm human rights; international economy & security; & peacekeeping ● Yahoo! Air Pollution -- Yahoo! -- See also World Full Coverage: Climate Change. ● Yahoo! Animal Rights -- Yahoo! ● Yahoo! Biracial and Multiracial -- Yahoo! -- Yahoo: Interracial Relationships ● Yahoo! Business and Economy: Labor -- Yahoo! -- See also Business Full Coverage: Labor and Union news. ● Yahoo! Business and the Economy: Trade -- Yahoo! Inc. ● Yahoo! Business and the Economy: Trade: International Trade -- Yahoo! Inc. ● Yahoo! Child Abuse -- Yahoo! -- See also Domestic Violence. ● Yahoo! 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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Southern Region Headquarters (SRH) -- Warnings, forecasts, hurricanes, weather safety, glossary, and other features. Youth and Underage Drinking: An Overview -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) and SAMHSAs National Clearinghouse -- Provides statistical information on underage drinking and risk factors for teenage drinking. Youth Development -- Children's Defense Fund (CDF) -- CDF is a private, non-profit organization that educates communities about factors that contribute to violence and offers strategies to help keep children from harm. Includes links to information on gun violence and violence prevention. Youth Suicide League -- UNICEF -- Index of youth suicide for various countries, 1991-1993 Youth Suicide Prevention Programs: A Resource Guide -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control -- Dated but useful overview of federal government programs related to understanding and preventing youth suicide. Youth Violence -- Barbara Whitener -- Univ. of Louisville file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (353 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm ● ● ● Youth Violence: A Report of the Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General -- United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) -- Index to Surgeon General's report on youth violence. Chapter 4 contains information on "Major Behavioral Effects of Media Violence". YouThink!: Globalization -- World Bank -- General overview of globalization designed to encourage reader action and activism. ● Yugoslavia -- Anzinger ● Yugoslavia and Kosovo ● Yugoslavia: Kosovo -- Grace York, Univ. of Michigan ● ● ● ● Z39.50 Gateway -- United States. Library of Congress (LC) -- Search the Library of Congress catalog and other catalogs; retrieve information from other computer systems (that have also implemented Z39.50) without knowing their search syntax. Zarate's Datasets--Related Websites Zarate's Political Collections: Dates and Figures of the Worldwide Leadership Since 1945 -- Roberto Ortiz de Zárate -- Includes these databases: world political leaders,1945-2004; women world leaders; current rulers longest-time in office; European governments; Spanish governments, 1931-2004; first African rulers; biographies of political leaders; political obituary, 1990-2004; and rulers of all countries up-to-date. Zárate's Political Collections (ZPC) -- Roberto Ortiz de Zarate -- Choose "Collections," then choose "European Governments"; brief descriptions of European governments since 1990: prime minister, ruling term, cabinet composition, and date of the general elections held. See also Political Leaders (1945-). ● ZIP+4 Code Lookup (ZIP Codes) -- United States. Postal Service (USPS) ● ZIP Code Statistics (SF 3) [ZIP Codes] -- United States. Census Bureau ● ● ZIPskinny -- Website that provides general census data by ZIP code and also compares those statistics with neighboring areas. ZNet -- Z Magazine -- Alternative views, including original ZNet essays. Sections on terror/war, Mideast, and Iraq. 5058 Links to related pages Vanderbilt University • Heard Library • Central Library • Vanderbilt Library Subject Guides file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Katie/Desktop/in%20the%20classroom/vand.htm (354 of 354)10/10/2008 11:49:48 AM