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Site of the Week: 2004 Check back each week for a new site! 15 December 2004: Best Buy Drugs Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs project aims to improve the access of prescription drug information to consumers and their doctors. The report provides information based on effectiveness, a drug's track record, safety and price. 8 December 2004: Froogle Shopzilla “Tis the season” and letting your fingers do the shopping has never been easier. Froogle and Shopzilla are online shopping search services that will find a product for you by searching as many as 51,000 stores. 1 December 2004: The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia Britannica Wikipedia Browse the historic 1911 Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica which is considered to be the most thorough reference work ever published. The Wikipedia is a collaborative, open-content encyclopedia. This sounds like a recipe for disaster but the information is monitored and the results impressive. 23 November 2004: www.FoodSafety.gov Your holiday meals will be enjoyable and safe with these tips from Foodsafety.gov. 17 November 2004: Freevibe.com November is “Wipe-Out Smoking Month”. Freevibe is a youth oriented site that has pulled together research concerning all forms of smoking and the harmful life altering effects. 10 November 2004: Veterans History Project The Veterans History Project is a treasure trove of personal recollections of America’s war experiences at home and abroad. 3 November 2004: GovLoans.gov The U.S. Departments of Education, Agriculture, Housing & Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and Small Business Affairs have come together to create this one-stop point of access to Federal loan information. 27 October 2004: Infoplease Campaign 2004 provides boundless election statistics and historical political information. 20 October 2004: National Cancer Institute American Cancer Society In 2003, about 212,600 women and 1,300 men were diagnosed with breast cancer. Visit these sites and talk to your friends and loved ones because sharing knowledge leads to prevention. 13 October 2004: Genetics Home Reference Guide The Genetics Home Reference Guide is a service of the National Library of Medicine. This site provides consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions. The link to Resources provides other relevant sources including the Human Genome Project and how to locate health professionals who provide genetic evaluations. 6 October 2004: Computer Darkroom Photographer Ian Lyons provides a photography gallery, feature articles, tutorials and discussions covering conventional photography and digital imaging. Select the “Photo Galleries” link to access the stunning pictures or browse the tutorials or links. 29 September 2004: Tennessee Department of State There are 34 days left until the November 2nd election, but your Tennessee registration must be postmarked by October 3rd. The Tennessee Department of State provides these informative links to Presidential and local elections. 22 September 2004: Forces of Nature Go inside this virtual 3-D primer provided by National Geographic to uncover the secrets of hurricanes and other natural phenomena. 15 September 2004: American Red Cross Red Cross volunteers have responded to more than 71,647 disasters, trained millions of people in lifesaving skills, exchanged more than a million emergency messages for U.S. military service personnel and their families and supplied more than 3,000 hospitals with blood and blood products. Links to "Services" and the "Museum" are very informative as well. 8 September 2004: Financial Education Resources for College Students Today's college student faces greater financial pressures and responsibilities than students did 15 or 20 years ago. Rising costs of tuition, and other education and living expenses, can create a level of financial stress not experienced by previous generations. This site, sponsored by Citibank, provides a variety of financial education materials to help college students become more financially literate. Faculty and Administrators may find the links to “Student Outreach” and “Catalog of Materials” valuable tools of interest. 1 September 2004: The Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor Day is a tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides current labor economics and statistics. 25 August 2004: Tennessee Career Information Delivery System The Tennessee Career Information Delivery System provides a wealth of information to those researching career and education resources. 18 August 2004: AddAll AddAll is a free service that searches for the best deal in books on-line. AddAll is an independent, impartial site that compares prices and services among 41 on-line bookstores. You can use the “bookstores” link to view the bookstores list or visit a particular bookstore. 11 August 2004: smallstep.gov The Department of Health and Human Resources shares stories of weight loss success stories that don’t involve drastic measures. Follow the list of 118 “Small Steps” for ideas on how to make yourself a bit lighter each day. 28 July 2004: The 9/11 Commission Report Provides an account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness and the immediate response to the attacks and recommendations to guard against future attacks. 21 July 2004: LuxuryLink.com There are many good travel sites on the web looking for bargains, but LuxuryLink provides a searchable database of luxury travel opportunities worldwide. Users may search (fantasize) for tours, cruises, yacht charters, spas and more. 14 July 2004: Road Trip USA Access driving tours along more than 30,000 miles of classic blacktop including mile by mile descriptions, oddities, local history and diners. 7 July 2004: The National Center for Health Statistics The Nation's principle health statistics agency. This site provides links to vital records nationwide. 30 June 2004: Life Classic Covers 1936-1972 Visit the collection of Life classic covers spanning 1936 to 1972 showcasing major world events and facets of everyday life. Don't overlook the links to special events, particularly the "4th of July". 23 June 2004: Modern Language Association The Modern Lanuguage Association provides interactive maps and compares the distribution of thirty-seven language groups. Select states, zoom in on counties and compare language concentrations. 16 June 2004: Alzheimers Association In 1906, German physician Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described the disease we now know as Alzheimers. Approximately 4.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with this tragic disease. The Alzheimers Association provides this extensive site of resources. 26 May 2004: Government Views of D-Day 1944 With the 60th anniversary of D-Day approaching, enjoy visiting this collection of links to photographs, oral histories, maps, cemeteries, and other information about the Allied landing. 19 May 2004: Brown v Board of Education Fifty years ago in response to Brown v Board of Education, the Supreme Court handed down the decision that struck down the "separate but equal" segregation policy implemented in 1896. This site maintained by the NAACP provides the basics on the decision's context and impact. 12 May 2004 The National Security Archive The NSA is simultaneously a research institute on international affairs, a library and archive of declassified U.S. documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, and is located at The George Washington University. 5 May 2004 Teacher Appreciation Week In honor of "Teacher Appreciation Week", the U.S. Census Bureau provides Facts for Figures about educators in the United States. 28 April 2004 Today in Literature "Today in Literature" provides daily biographical stories featuring literary greats and literary history. You will also find links to reviews, quotes and reference materials to interest readers of all levels. 21 April 2004 Merck Veterinary Manual The Merck Veterinary Manual has served animal health professionals for over 45 years. Merck and Merial provide this comprehensive reference with over 12,000 indexed topics related to animal health care. 14 April 2004 University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service The snow is gone, the taxes are done (?). Hopefully it is safe to complete work in the yard and garden. Visit the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service website to find information about home garden, lawn and landscaping needs. 7 April 2004 Fuel Cost Calculator Are you planning a trip and want to calculate the total price of gas? AAA surveys 60,000 self-serve gas stations every day to maintain this comprehensive "Fuel Gauge Report". 31 March 2004 State & County QuickFacts The Census Bureau provides QuickFacts tables profiling the most frequently requested data from various Census Bureau Programs. Select a state with the pull down menu or just click on a state on the map, and then select county. Thematic maps with additional information is found under the "whats new" link. 24 March 2004 Drugs@FDA Provides official information about all FDA approved brand name and generic drugs. 17 March 2004 Women in Aviation and Space History The National Air and Space Museum presents this site to honor "Women's History Month". Use the pull-now menu on the left to select notable women of aviation. A "must see" aviator pioneer to read about is Tennessee native "Cornelia Fort". 3 march 2004 Dr. Seuss Went to War In celebration of the 100 years of Dr. Seuss, enjoy these political and war-time cartoons provided by the University of California, San Diego, Mandeville Special Collections Library. 25 February 2004 Outdoor Recreation in Tennessee Ignore the weather reports for tomorrow and look beyond to "Spring Break". This site to outdoor recreation in Tennessee provides endless links to activities utilizing tennessee resources. 18 February 2004 National Visionary Leadership Project Provides access to pivotal African American autobiographical narratives, and a whole new understanding of this country's past, and the lessons to be learned from it. "Must see" links include the "visionaries videos", "this week in Black History", and the "newsletter". Camille Cosby is co-founder and President of this extraordinary project. 11 February 2004 American Heart Association Updated information about heart disease risks for women, for a healthy Valentine's Day. 4 February 2004 Alcohol Problems & Solutions A site containing alcohol information, health issues, youth issues, DUI, and many others, maintained by Dr. David J. Hanson of State University of NY. 28 January 2004 Resource Conservation Challenge About a campaign by the EPA to reuse and recycle your old computers, TVs, and other electronic devices. 21 January 2004 GottaQuit.com "The end starts here," a youth friendly site to motivate people to stop smoking, provided by the University of Rochester Medical Center. 14 January 2004 Day of Service Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by helping others. 7 January 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission A site by NASA dedicated to the Mars Rover mission. See Site of the Week for 2005; 2006; 2007 Library Home