Librarians' Internet Index: New This Week New and newly-discovered Web sites for librarians and everyone else, updated every Thursday morning. See more resources on our site, http://lii.org/. en-us http://lii.org/ Copyright 2005, lii.org The Blurb http://lii.org Enjoy timely sites related to Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, American Indian Heritage Month, John F. Kennedy (died November 22, 1963), Mark Twain (born November 30, 1835), and the Leonid meteor showers. On the health front, find resources on American Diabetes Month, the Great American Smokeout (November 19), and the flu. Tip of the Week http://lii.org This Fall, LII's newsletter will be published on the first Thursday of the month, and will focus on websites related to holidays and observances, seasonal topics, and current events. Look for the next edition on December 3. <p> In 2010, the Internet Public Library (IPL) will merge with the Librarians' Internet Index (LII) to create <a href="http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/htdocs/lii_ipl_merger.htm">ipl²: Information You Can Trust</a>. Turkey for the Holidays http://urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey/ This guide includes information on turkey cooking techniques, selection, carving, side dishes, nutrition, food safety, and using leftovers. Also features interesting trivia and facts about turkey and Thanksgiving, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. google.org: Flu Trends http://www.google.org/flutrends/ This tool "uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity." View data for the U.S. (national and states) and several other countries, and download raw data for current and historical estimates. Provides an overview of the tool and a FAQ. From Google. MedlinePlus: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/h1n1fluswineflu.html Compilation of links to publications and websites about swine flu, which is "named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen." Includes links to fact sheets, news, travel advisories, clinical trials, and other resources from government and health agencies. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Leonids: Leonid Multi-Instrument Aircraft Campaign (Leonid MAC) http://leonid.arc.nasa.gov/ Find forecasts, results, and images of Leonid meteor showers. Also includes background, news, biographies, and other material from 1998-2002 Leonid Multi-Instrument Aircraft Campaign (MAC) missions and more recent Leonid storm research. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum http://www.marktwainmuseum.org This museum in Hannibal, Missouri, includes author Mark Twain's boyhood home, the home of the girl who was the model for the Becky Thatcher character in "Tom Sawyer," and his father's office and courtroom, which was the model for the courtroom in "Tom Sawyer." The site features images of the buildings, a chronology and genealogy, a book publishing history, a large collection of lesson plans, and a section for children. National American Indian Heritage Month http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/indian/ "To promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month," this National Park Service site presents monuments, buildings, and other places associated with the prehistory and history of Native Americans. Includes lesson plans and travel itineraries. FDA 2009 H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm150305.htm This page compiles news, advisories, and fact sheets for consumers and health professionals about 2009 H1N1 flu (swine flu) virus. It includes a fraud alert about websites claiming to sell prevention and treatment products, information about antiviral drugs and influenza medications, and updates about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) involvement with and response to the H1N1 flu virus threat. Also includes information about personal protective equipment (such as face masks). From the FDA. The Great American Smokeout Challenge http://www.cancer.org/docroot/subsite/greatamericans/Smokeout.asp Held each November "to help smokers quit cigarettes for at least one day, in hopes they will quit forever." The site includes information to help smokers prepare and follow through with the decision to quit, and outlines the benefits of quitting. From the American Cancer Society. National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) http://www.nmai.si.edu This portion of the Smithsonian Institution located in New York and Washington, D.C., "is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans." The site features numerous online exhibitions on subjects such as ancient Mexican art, basketry, and works of contemporary artists. Also includes classroom materials and information about the collection and the NMAI outreach and education programs. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Easy-to-Read Publications http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/HealthEducation/HealthEzToRead Collection of easy-to-understand publications on diabetes, digestive diseases (such as peptic ulcers and celiac disease), kidney diseases, and urological diseases (such as bedwetting and urinary tract infections). Publications include many simple diagrams and illustrations. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Nationwide Gravesite Locator http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ This searchable database from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs "contains more than three million records of veterans and dependents buried in VA's 120 cemeteries since the Civil War. It also has records of some burials in state veteran's cemeteries and burials in Arlington National Cemetery from 1999 to the present." Search results include military branch and rank, birth and death dates, and location of the gravesite. Puerto Rico and the Dawn of the Modern Age: Nineteenth- and Early-Twentieth-Century Perspectives http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/puertorico/ "Portrays the early history of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico through first-person accounts, political writings, and histories." Topics include "the land and its resources, relations with Spain, the competition among political parties, reform efforts, and recollections by veterans of the Spanish-American War." Materials date from 1831 through 1929, and most are in Spanish. Includes background essays. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. Thanksgiving Recipes From America's Past http://www.pilgrimhall.org/thanksrec.htm Find recipes for mince pie (1832), chestnut stuffing (1891), roast turkey with truffle gravy (1905), and a variety of pies and other holiday dishes. Recipes are accompanied by vintage illustrations. From the Pilgrim Hall Museum (Plymouth, Massachusetts). FoodSafety.gov: Holidays http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/events/holidays/ This site presents links to holiday food safety information from federal and state government agencies. Covers topics such as safe food handling and storage to prevent foodborne illness. Listen to podcasts on topics such as safe preparation of eggnog and preventing foodborne illness from food on the buffet table. Website maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Oswald's Ghost http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oswald/ Website companion to a January 2008 documentary that "takes a fresh look at [John F.] Kennedy's assassination, the public's reaction to the tragedy, and the government investigations that instead of calming fears lead to a widespread loss of trust in the institutions that govern our society." Documents discuss media coverage of the assassination, the Warren Commission, frequently asked questions about the assassination, and related topics. Includes a teacher's guide, program transcript, and links. From WGBH.