Thursday, July 26, 2007

New Links on our web for the week of July 26, 2007 Books and Reading Open Library "aims to reproduce the experience of reading a book online." All the books at this site are in the public domain. (DS) Open Culture Audiobook Podcast Collection - Free Audiobooks (WIL) Colleges and Careers Campus Explorer Find the perfect school by searching on a variety of different parameters. (DS) Health HIV/STD/Hepatitis in Michigan " information on the public health aspects of the following conditions/infections: HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, and C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Topics such as prevention and care, surveillance and statistics, counseling and testing and HIV related laws, as well as other links are available. You will also find information on training opportunities within the State of Michigan as well as MDCH's policies for ensuring the security of its data". (RT) Holidays Lughnasadh "Background about "the Celtic harvest festival on August 1st [that] takes its name from the Irish god Lugh." Includes a description of the history of the festival and its celebrations, and recipes for dishes inspired by the events, such as bilberry jam and potato griddle cakes. From a company that provides Celtic-related tours and classes." (LII) Leisure Legends of America "This western U.S. "travel site for the nostalgic and historic minded" features illustrated essays on topics such as American history, ghost towns, historic people, roadside attractions, and Route 66. Includes articles (many of them historic) on subjects such as Native Americans (such as Cochise and Sitting Bull), women (such as Ida B. Wells and Calamity Jane), explorers (such as John C. "Grizzly" Adams), the American cowboy, railroad building, and more. Includes links to related sites." (LII) FMJD (World Draughts Federation) "Website for this "international sport body uniting national draughts [checkers] federations." Includes links to groups around the world and other resources for this board game that is known as checkers in the U.S. and draughts elsewhere. Also provides international statutes and bylaws, listing of world title winners, results of competitions, and related information. Translations are slightly uneven in some areas, but understandable." (LII) Reference Desk WalkScore "Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc." (DS) 11:41:14 AM

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