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The Enduring Meaning of Bartolomeo Vanzetti and Nicola Sacco Within th
This site features articles written in the 1990s and related material about these two Italian-born American anarchists, who were executed 1927 in Massachusetts for murder and theft. Includes an essay on the historical and legal setting relating to Sacco and Vanzetti's arrest and trial. From a Sacco and Vanzetti scholar. All the World's a Tag
What happens when ubiquitous computing renders us mere searchable, mappable, traceable specks of data? Commentary by Momus. William Saroyan Centennial: 1908-2008
"Fresno, California is leading a statewide celebration honoring their most high-spirited native son, William Saroyan, during the 100th anniversary year of his birth (1908-2008). Saroyan was an internationally renowned Armenian-American novelist and playwright,"known for works such as "The Human Comedy."Features a listing of events throughout 2008, and links to news and supporting organizations. Fact and Fiction in the Mother Load: The Legend of Joaquin Murieta
Background about the California Mother Lode's legendary bandit Joaquin Murieta. "In 1854, a San Francisco journalist who wrote under the pen-name 'Yellow Bird,' published a sensational and highly fictional account of the life of Joaquin Murieta,"and "throughout Gold Country, the Murieta legend grew and flourished."Includes a brief bibliography. From a living history reenactment group. New Tooth Enamel Dating Technique Could Help Identify Disaster Victims
The radioactive carbon-14 produced by above-ground nuclear testing in the 1950s and 1960s is providing forensic scientists with a more precise way to determine a person's age at the time of death. The method could help in the identification of victims of Hurricane Katrina and other large-scale disasters. The Central Database of Shoah Victims' Names
This database is "an international undertaking led by Yad Vashem, from Jerusalem. It is the attempt to reconstruct the names and life stories of all the Jews who perished in the Shoah [Holocaust]."Contains about three million records, based on pages of testimony, historical documentation, and local commemoration projects. Data for the items vary, but may include date and place of birth and death, spouse's name, profession, and other details. Pregnant Women At Higher Risk For HIV, Uganda Study Finds
The risk of acquiring HIV rises during pregnancy, according to a study of women in Uganda's Rakai District led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The increased risk for acquiring HIV remained even after researchers controlled for behavior and other factors that contribute to HIV risk. The findings suggest that the increased risk was likely due to biological changes during pregnancy. Health Care Disparities Start At The Local Pharmacy, Study Shows
Despite years of effort in reaching out to their local communities, the role pharmacists play as health-care providers still remains unclear to the people who need them the most -- elderly Americans with multiple medications for chronic diseases. LII Tip of the Week: The Twelve Days of Eagle-Eyed Librarianship
Last Thursday, Stephanie Brown, Adult Services Librarian at Orange County Public Library, alerted us that the BBC's Web site about the Twelve Days of Christmas, featured in last week's newsletter, was factually incorrect and was based on an oft-repeated urban legend. We contacted the usually-excellent BBC, and they immediately rewrote the entry. This week we are "re-gifting"you with the now-accurate "Twelve Days"Web site as well as "present"-ing some of our favorite tools for verifying urban legends. We tip our elf-hats to Stephanie and the BBC, and wish you all happy holidays! Impact of Youth's Use of the Internet on Youth's Use of the Public Lib
Summary of findings from a 2002 "survey of 4,237 youths in both public and private schools (grades 5 through 12) in the Buffalo-Niagara region of Western New York State."Topics addressed include Internet access from home, race and sex differences in Internet access, and Internet access and library visits. From the Urban Libraries Council (ULC).
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