Oyez : U. S. Supreme Court Media
“The Oyez Project at Chicago-Kent is a multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States and its work. It aims to be a complete and authoritative source for all audio recorded in the Court since the installation of a recording system in October 1955. The Project also provides authoritative information on all justices and offers a virtual reality Tour of portions of the Supreme Court building, including the chambers of some of the justices.”–from the website.
Near Earth Object Program – NASA
NASA offers its Sentry Risk Table, which “lists potential future Earth impact events that the JPL Sentry System has detected based on currently available observations. Click on the object designation to go to a page with full details on that object.”–From the website.
Census Bureau to Release New Features in American FactFinder
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/miscellaneous/cb13-tps09.html
“The U.S. Census Bureau today released new features for American FactFinder, an online data tool that allows users to access a variety of Census Bureau statistics, including decennial, American Community Survey and economic census statistics. The new features include a simplified main page design, the option for a guided search and an enhanced community facts tool, providing options for both novice and advanced data users.”–From the website. Also, links on the page to web pages that have specific informatin about the new features.
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters – Mount Rushmore National Memorial
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/atb/?local=MountRushmore
“The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the fifth of 2013 and the 20th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.”–From the website.
Census Bureau Releases Latest American Community Survey Estimates, Most Detailed Portrait of Every U. S. Community
This article provides information on the release of the latest American Community Survey estimates, by the U. S. Census, and the articles provides the links to where the estimates can be found.
Free HIV Testing and Free STD Treatments in December, 2012, Memphis-Shelby County Health Department
From a Shelby County Department Press Release:
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the SCHD will offer free confidential HIV counseling and rapid testing in December. Additionally, free STD treatments during December will be offered at the following locations between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.:
Packer Clinic
814 Jefferson Avenue, Room 221
Memphis, TN 38105
Cawthon Public Health Clinic
1000 Haynes Street
Memphis, TN 38114
The Avalon Project : Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/default.asp
“The Avalon Project will mount digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government. We do not intend to mount only static text but rather to add value to the text by linking to supporting documents expressly referred to in the body of the text.”–From the website. Documents are included from ancient times to the present.
National Library of Medicine Announces Update of ClinicalTrials.gov
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/ct_refresh.html
This press release gives information on the update of ClinicalTrials.gov.
The Book of States 2012 (Online Almanac)
http://www.infodocket.com/2012/08/19/reference-the-book-of-states-2012-online-almanac/
“Fast facts and stats about all 50 states in this online almanac. Material is organized into the following chapters. Most info is available in both PDF and XLS formats”-From the site.
Thanks to Christina Barnes, from Business/Sciences, for this entry.
The Entrepreneur’s Reference Guide to Small Business Information
http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/guide2/guide2_main.html
“Becoming a successful entrepreneur, however, is not an easy task. It requires skill, motivation, hard work, and good luck. It also requires information in large measure. The would-be business person stands on the brink of a new future with a thousand questions that need answers. The Entrepreneur’s Reference Guide to Small Business Information was originally compiled by business reference specialists at the Library of Congress to help beginners (and established business owners who keep meeting new problems) find sources that can guide them to the right questions and the best answers. “–From the website.
United States Census — E-Stats
http://www.census.gov/econ/estats/
“Welcome to E-Stats – the U.S. Census Bureau’s Internet site devoted exclusively to “Measuring the Electronic Economy.” This site features recent and upcoming releases, information on methodology, and background papers.”–from the website.
Census of Governments
http://www.census.gov/govs/cog2012/
“The Census of Governments identifies the scope and nature of the nation’s state and local government sector; provides authoritative benchmark figures of public finance and public employment; classifies local government organizations, powers, and activities; and measures federal, state, and local fiscal relationships. The data are available by: level of government (state, local, or state and local combined), type of government (state, county, city, township, special district, school district), and category of governmental activity”–From the website.
The American Time Use Survey
“The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) measures the amount of time people spend doing various activities, such as paid work, childcare, volunteering, and socializing.”–From the website. Published by the U. S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CyberCemetary
http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/
“The CyberCemetery is an archive of government websites that have ceased operation (usually websites of defunct government agencies and commissions that have issued a final report). This collection features a variety of topics indicative of the broad nature of government information. In particular, this collection features websites that cover topics supporting the university’s curriculum and particular program strengths.”–From the website.
