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Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark, the Quivira Co
Companion to an exhibition of "maps, books and illustrations, dated 1544 through 1802, of the west coast of North America."View annotated map images (some with audio clips) on topics such as early explorers, California as an island, secret Russian exploration in the Pacific, Captain James Cook's voyages to the north Pacific, and overland to the Pacific in the late 1700s. From the Sonoma County (California) Museum and a California winery. New Heart Test To Save Time, Money And Lives
A new test could give doctors a head start in diagnosing those patients most likely to suffer a heart attack. The test could result in fewer patients needlessly admitted to hospital -- enabling medics to concentrate on those most needing their help. History Explorer: A Timeline of Stories From Our Exhibits, Collections
This interactive timeline from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History allows users to browse events by historical era or trace historical developments by themes such as "Art and Culture,""Politics and Reform,""Home, Family, and Community,"and "Science, Medicine, and Technology."Images of objects from the museum's online collections and links to online exhibits entice the user to learn more about the shaping of America. Who Votes, Who Doesn't, and Why: Regular Voters, Intermittent Voters,
This October 2006 report of survey results about American voting habits and views provides data on topics such as factors affecting whether people vote, views of country and community, and demographics of voters and non-voters (both registered and not registered). Includes a summary of findings and the full report. From the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. California Poison Control System: Mushrooms
This fact sheet features health and safety material about mushroom identification and mushroom poisoning. Provides facts and fiction about mushroom identification, symptoms of mushroom poisoning, and what to do and not do in cases of mushroom poisoning. From the California Poison Control System, a service administered by the University of California San Francisco, School of Pharmacy, providing emergency information on poisons to California residents. Captive Passage: The Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Making of the A
"The transatlantic slave trade was the second leg of a triangular economic route between Europe, Africa, and the Americas."This online exhibit examines this slave trade and "seeks to increase understanding of this maritime epic and its legacies in the modern world."Topics addressed include departure, middle passage, arrival, abolition, and legacy (such as food, education, religion, and music). Also includes images, a quiz, and a bibliography. From The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia. Highly Concentrated Botulinum Preparation For Cosmetic Injections Can
An examination of four cases of botulism following cosmetic injections to the face indicates that the adults received a highly concentrated, unlicensed preparation that resulted in toxin levels up to 40 times the estimated human lethal dose, according to a report in the Nov. 22/29 issue of JAMA. Physical Fitness Cuts Men's Heart Disease Risk In Half, New Queen's St
Being physically fit can dramatically reduce men's deaths from heart disease -- even when their cholesterol rates are high, says Queen's researcher Peter Katzmarzyk. [Funny] Farmers spike cattle feed with beer
December 22, 2004 (Norway, Iowa) — This brewski's for Bessie. Eastern Iowa farmers are spiking their cattle feed with beer... Visual Field Loss Primary Component In Risk Of Falls For Older Adults
Visual field loss (specifically peripheral visual fields) is the primary vision component that increases the riskof falls, according to a new study. People with visual field loss may benefit from mobility training to navigate the environment more safely.
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