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Hotlist American History & Government George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company an Conversation US Historical Documents - Chronology Great! The PBS Kids Democracy Project Elementary school level site that informs kids about America. Constitution - Analysis and Interpretation - GPOAccessSupreme Court cases. Fourteen Essays About Americas Most Beloved Symbols and Customs An Outline of American Geography Discovering Lewis & Clark Follow their trip! Historical Maps of The United States - UT Computers and Technology Ethics in Computing Covers Web ethics. Safekids On-line advice and safety suggestions. Understanding and Comparing Web Search Tools Excellent librarian approach to this subject. Virtual Computer Library - U. of Texas Internet Fraud Complaint Center This group accepts fraud complaints. Identity Theft SSA's information to prevent identity theft. ID Theft more on this subject that is becoming a real problem---guard your identity! How to Recognize a Virus - AARP Also how to respond and avoid them. Government U. S. Politics & Elections Today's scene (The Michigan Electronic Library). U. S. Government Documents Ready Reference Documents - Columbia University Libraries Key subjects are kept current. Official U. S. Time within 3 seconds and more. U. S. Consumer Gateway All types of information and assists from "your link to Federal Consumer Information." ON THESE WALLS Inscriptions and quotations in the buildings of the Library of Congress--some will surprise you! Congressional Research Service Reports These objective reports are done for Congress by scholars that avoid particular political views. U. S. Government and Grant ResourcesRecent comprehensive survey by Dr. S. D. Black, U. of Texas Health Center at Tyler. Federal Commons One stop federal grants assist. Born in Slavery Slave Narratives - Federal Writers' Project Article Alert -USIA Current article abstracts concerning domestic and international affairs. Missing Pet Network - USDA Lost and found listings by state - and much more. Food and Nutrition Pesticides and Food - EPA What we need to know about pesticides and food. Find The Expert Agricultural Research Service suggests that you use their expertise for data on plant and animal diseases, water quality, food safety, human nutrition, etc. Dietary Analysis Program USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion lists 27 nutrients and minerals as well as a database of over 850 foods---they will analyze and graph your daily intake and compare it with a recommended dietary allowances set by the government. National Organic Program - USDA New standards for fresh and processed "organic foods." Home Organic Gardening - USDA Professional advice on organic gardening. Nutrition Navigator Tufts University rated guide to nutrition Websites. Gardening and Plants U.S. USDA, Gateway - National Biological Information Gateway to biological data. At Home and In The Garden What we can do about pollution. Internet Gardening Highly informative location. Novel History Today in History Beautiful presentations of people, events, etc. by the Library of Congress. Built in America Historic American Buildings Survey. African American Odyssey - Library of Congress Rare and unique items from this collection Witness -Millennium "My Century": BBC World Service Each week a different aspect of the century is explained by the people that lived it. A History of American Agriculture - 1776-1990 Holocaust Era Assets Full story to date--covers many dimensions of this sad story. The Story of Taps The melancholy bugle call played at funerals. Aids for Genealogical Research Catalog - NARA Cyber Newseum Interactive museum of news, what being a war correspondent is like, etc, FamilySearch - The Church of Jesus Christ World-Class family history (genealogy) resource. What Makes A Good President "Psychologists Assess the Personality Of Every President in American History." 50 Facts About US Nuclear Weapons International CIA World Factbook Portals To The World - LOC One-stop shopping for international informational needs. Terra - The EOS Flagship Satellite that shows pollution around the world--some project that it will revolutionize climate research. Functional Items How Things Work - UVA Covers a great deal of good science. Federal Forms From agencies, and organizations. Animals - Government and Law Resources About pets and other animals. Global Information Locator Service Terrafly - USGS Pick out and view spots on Earth. Online Transactions and e-Services for Citizens FirstGov service site. _______________________________________ Federal Gateway respects your privacy. |
Children and Grandchildren Parents Guide to the Internet - DOEd -ESTEEM DOEnergy--learn how a city works and what it takes to keep it going. FirstGov for Kids Enough for all the ages. Internet Safety (A Parent's Guide) - Hendersonville Police Dept. (Tennessee) Tuffs University Child and Family WebGuide Child development--describes and evaluates sites. Federal and State Information - Uncle Sam for Kids! This patriotic document informs us that this is what our children are supposed to know about America--we wonder how many adults know this material?. Grandparents, Brothers & Sisters Families. Family Relations Pen State student project. Afterschool.gov Various federal kids sites. Learning Web - Kids K-12 Investigates geography, geology, biology, etc. (USGS) NGAkids Adventures with art from the National Gallery. Insure Kids Now Low cost or free insurance. Health Gateway Sites Listing of key health sites. The Alternative Medicine Home Page University of Pittsburgh. Alternative - HierousGamous Vast legal resource. Genomic Revolution First annual assessment of this discovery. National Women's Health Information Center A major HHS effort. National Center for Health Statistics Body Mass Index-for-Age (2 to 20 years) Determines underweight or overweight. Medlineplus Large source of medical articles. Federal Trade Commission They keep an eye out for health scams. Space and the Sciences Astronomy Picture of the Day Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured with a brief explanations written by a professional astronomer (NASA). See a Launch and Launch Schedule Covers all of NASA launches. Information Warfare Cyber war and Information Warfare site. NASA's Visible Earth Hundreds of high-resolution snapshots taken from orbiting satellites--sights include oil spills, smoggy haze in China, etc. National Biological Information Internationally supported science and biological quality gateway. Water Science for Schools All about water (USGS). Ask an Energy Expert Energy-efficiency and renewable energy technologies via E-mail or telephone (DOE). Also, when it comes to energy matters. Science in the Home Utilizes interactive techniques to teach the workings of the atom and other topics. Ask-A-Geologist About rocks, maps, ground water, rivers, etc. (USGS). Math in Daily Life - Annenberg Humans didn't invent math concepts; we discovered them...and more. Business and Money 10 Things To Do In Protecting Your Privacy CBDNet Key publication of federal contract activities---with explanations.. Law/Talk - IU Practical legal subject matters (bounced checks, rent-to-own contracts, etc.). Self-Help Law Center - Nolo Law Small Business Center - HierosGamos Extensive legal help for a startup. Seniors Golden Age Passport Seniors save money on visiting the National Parks. Access To Services For Senior - State of Michigan directed at the citizens of the State of Michigan but there is much here for the rest of us. AARP Guide to Internet Resources Related to Aging Top 10 Ways to beat the clock and prepare for retirement - GSA National Senior Citizens Law Center UFO Reports And The Alike U. S. Air Force - Project Blue Book Victorian U.F.O. Research Society Weather and Natural Happenings Weather Information Superhighway Comprehensive collection of unique weather sites (NOAA). Billion Dollar U. S. Weather Disasters 1980 - 1998 Metropolitan Washington Winter Storm Travel Guide Air quality, snow, etc. Intellicast - Weather For Active Lives Microsoft's extensive site. State of the Weather On The Coasts Of The United States Internet Fancies Investigators Guide to Sources of Information - GAO Highly informative material! Government auctions, surplus property sales, etc. Buy a boat, car, etc. at a discount---get on Finance Net's mail list and keep posted. Political Propaganda and Persuasion - CCMS Private Passions, Public Legacy Reflections in a Silver Spoon." Paul Mellon's art gifts. How Things Work - UVa Write an ask questions--the answers are highly informative. The Newsum 134 newspaper front pages are displayed and more about the news. Aircraft Management Policy Division - GSA Federal agencies that have "air forces." terraserver.com The super secret site (Area 51) is now four grainy black-and-white photos. The Trail Database An international site, with pages in Dutch, German, French, and English. Information - Info Desk Comprehensive. Earth Calendar Celebrate a holiday every day!
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