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"Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves,
or we know where we can find information upon it."
- Samuel Johnson
NOVEMBER 2008
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2008 Election Coverage: ABC | CBS | CNN | FOX | MSNBC | NPR | USA Today | Yahoo.
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DATE SITE OF THE DAY
11/1/08
Daylight Saving Time Ends
At 2 a.m. on November 2, 2008, most Americans will turn their clocks back one hour, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). The federal law that established "daylight time" in the United States does not require any area to observe daylight saving time. But if a state chooses to observe DST, it must follow the starting and ending dates set by the law. From 1986 to 2006 this was the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, but starting in 2007, it is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, adding about a month to daylight saving time.
11/2/08
The Encyclopedia of Television
The Encyclopedia of Television includes more than 1,000 original essays from more than 250 contributors and examines specific programs and people, historic moments and trends, major policy disputes and such topics as violence, tabloid television and the quiz show scandal. It also includes histories of major television networks as well as broadcasting systems around the world and is complemented by resource materials, photos and bibliographical information.
11/3/08
Presidential Election 2008 Resources
This site by the Internet Public Library provides election and voting resources for the U.S. Presidential Election of 2008, on November 4, 2008.11/4/08
Presidential Election 2008 Resources
This site by the Internet Public Library provides election and voting resources for the U.S. Presidential Election of 2008, on November 4, 2008.11/5/08
The American Heritage Book of English Usage
With a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social groups and scientific forms, this valuable reference work is ideal for students, writers, academicians and anybody concerned about proper writing style.
11/6/08
Yahoo! Maps
Interactive city maps with point-to-point driving directions, city guides, and SmartView, which displays restaurants, parks, ATMs, and other local features.
11/7/08
WebMD
The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
11/8/08
Thesaurus.com
Each entry includes a brief definition, synonyms, and antonyms (where appropriate). Arranged in easy-to-use dictionary-style format, with more than 18,000 entries. Related site: How to Use a Thesaurus.
11/9/08
ZIP Code Lookup
Look up postal abbreviations, search for ZIP codes, and browse other information about the U.S. Postal Service.
11/10/08
The 2008 Statistical Abstract
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.
11/11/08
Official Veterans Day Web Site
Armistice Day officially became a holiday in the United States in 1926, and a national holiday 12 years later. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans. In 1968, new legislation changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date. Related sites: Census Bureau: Veterans Day 2008.
11/12/08
Mymoney.gov
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better. Throughout the site, you will find important information from 20 federal agencies government wide.
11/13/08
The Why Files: Science Behind the News
The mission of The Why Files is to explore the science, math and technology behind the news of the day, and to present those topics in a clear, accessible and accurate manner. We are based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but The Why Files covers science at all institutions that engage in scientific exploration and discovery.
11/14/08
National Center for U.S. Health Statistics
This site provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, to sources of more data, and to related web pages.
11/15/08
Population Reference Bureau
The Population Reference Bureau informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations.
11/16/08
The Pew Research Center
Polls, public opinion research, national surveys on public attitudes toward press, politics, public policy issues; funded by Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center tracks trends in values, political and social attitudes.
11/17/08
What's the Difference Between Seasonal Flu, Pandemic Flu, and Avian (Bird) Flu?
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by several flu viruses. Flu viruses are classified as types A, B, and C; type A has a number of subtypes. The flu is not the same as the common cold, nor is it related to what is commonly called the "stomach flu." This site is by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a branch of the National Institutes of Health.
11/18/08
The World Factbook, 2008
The U.S. government's complete geographical handbook, featuring full-color maps and flags of all nations and geographical entities. Each country profile tracks such demographics as population, ethnicity and literacy rates, as well as political, geographical and economic data.
11/19/08
The Crash of 1929
The Crash of 1929 offers insights into topics in American history including market mechanics, the history of Wall Street, economic forecasting, the zeitgeist of the 1920s, morality and the market, the effect of economic cycles on political trends, the lifestyles of the American elite, and more. Use the film or this Web site to learn more, either in a classroom or on your own. A PBS production.
11/20/08
WordReference.com: Online French, Italian and Spanish Dictionary
The WordReference Dictionaries are free online translation dictionaries. The most popular dictionaries are the Spanish Dictionary, French Dictionary and the Italian Dictionary.... The Spanish dictionary from Espasa Calpe publishers alone has over 120,000 words with more than 250,000 translations. ... The French and Italian dictionaries are also large and growing. The French dictionary has over 250,000 translations and the Italian dictionary has nearly 200,000.
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