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NOV 2019
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DATE
SITE OF THE DAY
11/1/19
InnerBody: Human Anatomy Online
"Welcome to InnerBody.com, your online guide to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Study diagrams, internal organs, body parts and systems."
11/2/19
The New York Times: The Most Detailed Map of Auto Emissions in America
"Transportation is the largest source of planet-warming greenhouse gases in the United States today and the bulk of those emissions come from driving in our cities and suburbs.
11/3/19
Portico
"Portico helps you save, plan, organize, and share amazing adventures. Get ready to be inspired and have some fun, even before you depart."
11/4/19
Wikispecies
"Wikispecies aim is to create a comprehensive free content catalogue of all species"
11/5/19
LitCharts
"LitCharts take a completely new approach to analyzing and explaining literature. LitCharts break mold in several ways. LitCharts present a bulleted-list-style summary of every single plot point in the book side-by-side with analysis and color-coded themes for each point. Every LitChart includes a color-coded Themes Key, which assigns a specific color to each theme. Readers can then trace the prevalence of themes as they develop throughout the book."
11/6/19
ManualsLib
"Looking for a manual online? ManualsLib is here to help you save time spent on searching.
11/7/19
Top-rated.online
"When you travel or move to next city, it takes time till you find your new favorite place. The most reviewed places are usually the ones you might want to try first."
11/8/19
The Why Files: Science Behind the News
"The mission of The Why Files, based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is to explore the science, math and technology behind the news of the day, and to present those topics in a clear, accessible and accurate manner."
11/9/19
UN Index Rates Life Best in Norway, Worst in Niger
Un ranks the wide disparities in well-being between rich and poor countries. The annual Human Development Index, unveiled in Bangkok by the United Nations Development Program, takes into account life expectancy, literacy, school enrollment and per capita gross domestic product in 182 countries.
11/10/19
Google Finance
"Google Finance offers a broad range of information about stocks, mutual funds, public and private companies. In addition, Google Finance offers interactive charts, news and fundamental data."
11/11/19
Mathway
"Free step-by-step math solver answers your pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus homework problems"
11/12/19
PandemicFlu.gov
"The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza. PandemicFlu.gov is intended to provide comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza. In the event of a pandemic, this will be the authoritative site for U.S. government information on the pandemic. This Web site is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Risk Communication and Public Engagement Strategy for Pandemic Influenza."
11/13/19
EarthCam
"This site provides links to live cameras worldwide. Related site: WebCam Central."
11/14/19
National Library of Medicine
"This site by the National Institutes of Health provides access to MedlinePlus. Use MedlinePlus to find topics on conditions, diseases and wellness, hospitals and physicians, and drug information. Current health news and online health exhibitions are also available."
11/15/19
Emile Berliner and the Birth of the Recording Industry
"This site is a selection of more than 400 items from the Emile Berliner Papers and 108 Berliner sound recordings from the Library of Congress's Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division. Berliner, an immigrant and a largely self-educated man, was responsible for the development of the microphone and the flat recording disc and gramophone player."
11/16/19
Fact Monster: Online Almanac, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, and Homework Help
Fact Monster is the largest free reference site just for kids! Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects, including sports, entertainment, geography, history, biography, education and health.
11/17/19
Body Mass Index Calculator
"BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a number that shows body weight adjusted for height. BMI can be calculated with simple math using inches and pounds, or meters and kilograms. For adults aged 20 years or older, BMI falls into one of these categories: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. BMI is not the only indicator of health risk. BMI is just one of many factors related to developing a chronic disease (such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes). Other factors that may be important to look at when assessing your risk for chronic disease include: diet, physical activity, waist circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar level, cholesterol level, and family history of disease."
11/18/19
Google Sightseeing
This site features the best tourist spots in the world via Google Maps' satellite imagery.
11/19/19
NASA World Wind
World Wind lets you zoom from satellite altitude into any place on Earth. Leveraging Landsat satellite imagery and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission data, World Wind lets you experience Earth terrain in visually rich 3D, just as if you were really there. Virtually visit any place in the world. Look across the Andes, into the Grand Canyon, over the Alps, or along the African Sahara.
11/20/19
Social Security Online
This is the official Website of the U. S. Social Security Administration.
11/21/19
Your Access to Free Credit Reports
Free reports are accessible to all Americans, regardless of where they live. An amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The FCRA promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in the files of the nation's consumer reporting companies. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the FCRA with respect to consumer reporting companies.
11/22/19
Recall Warnings
This Website by Nolo Press provides Free Recall Warnings and Alerts, Consumer Product Recalls, Baby Product Recalls, Food Recalls, Car and Auto Recalls, Drug Recalls and Tire Recalls.
11/23/19
Around the World in 72 Days
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service American Experience program about the 1889-1890 around-the-world journey of pioneering woman journalist Nellie Bly. The site includes a map of the journey, excerpts from her writings, and biographical information. Also includes a transcript of the program and a teacher's guide.
11/24/19
Space Telescope Science Institute
This web site has six major sections. All information on STScI's web is accessible through at least one of these sections: Astronomy Resourcs, Data Archive, Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope.
11/25/19
Alcohol and You
In this interactive online course, you will be introduced to: Ethyl alcohol and its place among organic substances; Industrial and fermentation synthesis of alcohol; How and where alcohol goes in the body; Chemistry of alcohol metabolism; Effect of alcohol on organ function; Alcohol abuse and addiction.
11/26/19
The USGenWeb Project
The USGenWeb Project consists of a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. The Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone. Organization is by county and state, and this website provides you with links to all the state websites which, in turn, provide gateways to the counties. The USGenWeb Project also sponsors important Special Projects at the national level and this website provides an entry point to all of those pages, as well.
11/27/19
50states.com
Useful facts and information specific to each of the 50 United States of America: State homepage, capitol tours, cams, constitution, driving rules, election links, genealogical resources, newspapers, maps, political representatives, state symbols, tax forms, topography, tourism, veteran affairs, weather, and more.
11/28/19
How Thanksgiving Works
11/29/19
The National Science Digital Library
The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. NSDL is the Nation's free online library for education and research in: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
11/30/19
Audubon's Birds of America
Audubon would like to thank Richard Buonanno for compiling the content for this online version of John James Audubon's Birds of America, now available for display on Audubon.org. It is from an 1840 'First Octavo Edition' of Audubon's complete seven volume text, and presents Audubon's images and original text descriptions. Bird species can be found listed alphabetically, or categorized by family. Audubon's drawings of some species' anatomical features are also included in the 'Figures' section. The list of species that have gone extinct since Audubon's time was provided by Mr. Buonanno, as was the list of State Birds.
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