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600: Applied Sciences - Inventions, Patents
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Adolescent Health
http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec801e457aFrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a mash-up of fact sheets, data, research and other resources relating to such adolescent health topics such as alcohol and drug use, sexual behaviors, nutrition, skin cancer, and youth violence. Also included is a table of data and statistics organized by state, territory, & locality.
Atlas of the Body: Anatomy and Medical Illustrations
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.htmlThe American Medical Association provides this online human anatomy guide, illustrated with drawings. Be sure to scroll to the right on your screen if you don't see the images immediately.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/Everything you'll ever want to know about diseases in any country of the world, health information for international travelers, and the latest updates on current disease outbreaks.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Index
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/"Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term used to describe a diverse group of healing systems that are not presently considered to be part of mainstream medicine." This site is a helpful introduction to this growing field.
Consumer Health Information
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/A portal site to health-related consumer information from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), offering authoritative information on food and nutrition, weight loss, medicines, medical procedures, even animal health. The site includes special articles on featured topics as well as subscriptions to e-newsletters in various categories of information.
Hosted by the National Library of Medicine, DailyMed provides high quality information about marketed drugs. The site provides health information providers and the public with current, comprehensive, searchable and browsable information on medication content and labeling.
Directory of America's Hospitals
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/hospitals/hosp_home.htmSearch or browse this site for information on over 6,000 hospitals in the United States. A joint project of the American Hospital Association and U.S. News & World Report, this site includes the magazines's annual hospital ranking, America's Best Hospitals.
Drug Information Portal
http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jspLaunched in February 2008, this searchable/browsable database provides information about over 12,000 prescription and non-prescription drugs, dietary supplements, illicit drugs, and drugs pending FDA approval. Also includes news, featured drugs, and related resources. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM); database compiled from NLM and other government sources.
Free Medical Journals Online
http://www.freemedicaljournals.comHosted by Amedeo Medical Literature Service, this site offers free full text access to over 1300 international medical journals, including British Medical Journal, JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine. (Some journals embargo content until a few months after publication.) Access is by journal title, subject, or language.
Gene Almanac - Dolan DNA Learning Center
http://www.dnalc.orgHosted by the Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) - a unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - this site offers access to a rich menu of educational resources relating to genetics and health. Resources include an exhibit on the American eugenics movement, cancer biology, a primer on DNA, genes and heredity, a multimedia guide to genetic disorders, and much more.
Haz-Map (National Library of Medicine)
http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/Haz-Map provides access to NLM's database of occupational-related chemical and biological agents such as metals, gases, mineral dust and pesticides. Haz-Map links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms. From NLM's Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program.
Health Grades
http://www.healthgrades.comComplications and mortality rates for 28 kinds of care at 5,000 hospitals (free); reports on doctors, including board certification and disciplinary actions ($13).
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/Healthfinder is a reliable, comprehensive health information resource on the web produced by the government. Written for the lay person.
Inside Cancer - Multimedia Guide to Cancer Biology
http://www.insidecancer.org/The site, produced by the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, offers an overview of cancer biology through four multimedia presentations: Hallmarks of Cancer, Causes and Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment, and Pathways to Cancer. Each section includes a glossary and multiple pages of illustrative and historical information, including audio and video content.
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/Clear, well-presented medical information from a reliable source. The search feature is easy to use and the resulting articles easy to navigate. Information on healthy living as well as diseases or conditions.
MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
http://www.medlineplus.gov/This consumer-oriented site includes a medical encyclopedia and dictionary, a browsable directory of information on prescription drugs and nonprescription herbs and supplements,a health topics library (including interactive body maps) as well as access to a number of specialized health-related subject areas.
Merck Manual of Medical Information
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/This web version of the Merck Manual provides comprehensive information on all medical topics from "Accidents and Injuries" to "Womens' Disorders." The site includes a trade/generic drug name index, full-color anatomical drawings, and photographs, audio and video content not available in the print version. The site is searchable and browsable.
National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/From the Centers for Disease Control, comprehensive access to national health statistics and survey findings, as well as special NCHS reports, data tables and conference materials.
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/Information on a variety of mental health topics organized by condition, discussing signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Additional information is provided on medications, clinical trials, suicide prevention and conditions associated with age and gender categories. The site also includes a browsable geographic directory of mental health services and facilities.
Nutrition and Health (University of Illinois)
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/nutrition.htmlA rich bounty of information on nutrition and health from the University of Illinois Extension. This site provides articles about sports nutrition, healthy snacks, shopping for healthy foods at food markets and produce stands, kids and food, and more. Also included is a directory of U-Pick farms in Illinois and NW Indiana.
Swine Flu Information from the National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/swineflu.htmlThe latest information on swine flu; what is it, how does it spread and what to look for.
WHOSIS (WHO Statistical Information System)
http://www.who.int/whosis/en/The World Health Organization Statistical Information System provides access to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from all WHO-affiliated technical programs. Information includes worldwide mortality, life expectancy, health financing, immunization, nutrition statistics and much more.
620: Applied Sciences - EngineeringEngineers (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm
Online entry from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, summarizing the educational requirements, employment outlook, and general nature of work for career engineers in a variety of disciplines. Includes extensive statistical information.
Internet Guide to Engineering, Mathematics and Computing
http://www.eevl.ac.uk/
EEVL provides access to a wide body of engineering, mathematics, and computing information available on the Internet. Resources include e-journals, databases, bibliographic databases, and access to the Engineering E-journal Search Engine (EESE), Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM), Offshore Engineering Information Service and a comprehensive index of UK engineering websites.
Kelley Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com/
Access Kelley Blue Book listings of new and used car prices, plus links to Internet sites for buyers and sellers of new or used vehicles.
NADA Appraisal Guides
http://www.nadaguides.com/
Current National Automobile Dealers Association values for used vehicles (including aquatic vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, RVs, motor homes, campers and vintage automobiles). Start by selecting the type of vehicle, then the name of the manufacturer. After the year, model, and options are entered, the current value is calculated. Also, try the Compare Vehicles feature to compare up to four new or used vehicles simultaneously!
WebCASPAR
http://caspar.nsf.gov
Hosted by the National Science Foundation, the WebCASPAR database provides access to science and engineering resources from a great number of academic sources. WebCASPAR emphasizes S&E, but its data resources also provide information on non-S&E fields and higher education in general. Free registration required.
630: Applied Sciences - Gardening, PetsAmerican Meadows Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/
A searchable and sortable catalog of native wildflower species, providing tools for wildflower identification, wildflower pictures, regional wild flowers, and an index of endangered wild flower species. Includes a glossary.
Chicago Botanic Garden
http://www.chicagobotanic.org
This site offers extensive information on all plant species, plus a very useful database of information on plants that are well-suited for the Illinois climate: bestplants.chicago-botanic.org. Look here for additional information on research and educational programs.
Garden.org
http://www.garden.org/home
The National Gardening Association has lots of how to's and information for the budding or experienced gardener, something for everyone.
Helpful Gardener
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
Spring is officially here and this web site will help jump start your gardening efforts. You will find ads but overall the content is worthwhile and includes organic gardening information.
Horticulture (University of Illinois)
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/hort.html
An information-rich resource for gardeners and landscape designers, this site includes sections on all aspects of gardening (including container and water gardening) plus sections covering houseplants, groundcovers, tree selection, composting, lawn care, garden pests, and much more.
World Animal Net
http://worldanimal.net/
An online version of the print directory of worldwide animal shelters and protective habitats. Includes a browsable and searchable directory to over 17,000 organizations with 10,000 links to Web sites, plus many related resources.
640: Applied Sciences - Home Economics, Family LivingBBC Food
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/
This site offers a searchable and browsable directory of recipes from the BBC's cooking shows, including vegetarian and seasonal dishes. It also includes interviews with chefs, feature articles, a glossary, and sections on healthy eating, children's nutrition, and cooking basics.
Consumer Health Information
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/
A portal site to health-related consumer information from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), offering authoritative information on food and nutrition, weight loss, medicines, medical procedures, even animal health. The site includes special articles on featured topics as well as subscriptions to e-newsletters in various categories of information.
Consumer Information Center
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
Maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC), this site offers hundreds of downloadable publications, information about the latest product recalls and scams, updates of consumer news from various Federal agencies, and a calendar of consumer- related events.
Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerrreports.org
Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews and consumer information from Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union. Although the full text of most ratings and buying guides are available only for a fee, there is plenty of good information here for prospective consumers.
Food Network
http://www.foodtv.com/
From cable's Food Network, this web site provides access to a searchable database of over 20,000 recipes, plus articles about cooking techniques, party ideas, quick and easy meals, dinner and dessert recipe collections, sweepstakes, culinary travel, healthy eating and more.
Food Safety
http://www.FoodSafety.gov
This searchable/browsable site from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration serves up timely links to food-related product advisories and health warnings, and offers an abundant menu of tips regarding safe food preparation, cleaning and storage. Referred sites include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture.
Household Products Database
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm
National Institutes of Health (NIH) database on household products that contains consumer toll-free numbers, contents of products, proper use, hazards and treatment, etc. This site could be helpful for science fair projects, too.
MyPyramid.gov
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Hosted by the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, MyPyramid offers information on how to develop and stick with a healthy dietary regime, no matter what your age, gender or activity level. Includes information for adults of all age levels, interactive content for kids, and special content and resources for dietary professionals.
Slow Food
http://www.slowfoodusa.org/
No, it's not waiting in line at a fast food chain...find out about this sensible and growing lifestyle choice.
Thanksgiving Cooking
http://www.chow.com/stories/11386
Chow is a wonderfully entertaining web site for foodies. Be sure to check out the various Thanksgiving recipes as well as selections for vegetarians that you will find on their web site. They even suggest restaurants for Thanksgiving diners!
650: Applied Sciences - BusinessExport.Gov
http://www.export.gov
This site brings together resources to help with business planning. "The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration manages Export.gov as a collaborative effort with the 19 Federal Agencies that offer export assistance programs and services"
Hoovers Online
http://www.hoovers.com/
A searchable version of the well-known directory of American and foreign businesses. Search for specific companies by name or ticker symbol, browse industry directories, identify key individuals and read the latest company news.
Official Meetings Facilities Guide (OMFG)
http://www.omfg.com
Designed for the meeting planner, this directory offers up-to-date property details including contact and pricing information.
United States Trademark Search
http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
Good source to see what company owns a particular brand. Trademarks may be registered on the state level instead. There is no online searching of Illinois trademarks.
670: Applied Sciences - General ManufacturingHow Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com
This site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. .
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
http://www.thomasnet.com/
A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings.
680: Applied Sciences - Specific ManufacturingAtlas of Early Printing
http://atlas.lib.uiowa.edu/index.html
Attention bibliophiles this is an amazing web site that encourages you to explore the development of printing in 15th century Europe through 3d animated material and interactive features.
How Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com
This site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. .
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
http://www.thomasnet.com/
A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings.
690: Applied Sciences - BuildingConsumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/
From the U.S. Department of Energy, this site provides information on how to use the energy in your home, vehicle, and workplace more efficiently. You can also learn how to use renewable energy to generate electricity, heating, cooling, and water heating. Also included is an energy glossary, dozens of free, downloadable publications, and online energy cost calculators.
LEED for Homes-Rating System
http://www.greenhomeguide.org/index.html
LEED For Homes
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED) for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban low-rise apartments, urban high-rise apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings
Engineers (Bureau of Labor Statistics) |
Online entry from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, summarizing the educational requirements, employment outlook, and general nature of work for career engineers in a variety of disciplines. Includes extensive statistical information. |
Internet Guide to Engineering, Mathematics and Computing |
EEVL provides access to a wide body of engineering, mathematics, and computing information available on the Internet. Resources include e-journals, databases, bibliographic databases, and access to the Engineering E-journal Search Engine (EESE), Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM), Offshore Engineering Information Service and a comprehensive index of UK engineering websites. |
Kelley Blue Book |
Access Kelley Blue Book listings of new and used car prices, plus links to Internet sites for buyers and sellers of new or used vehicles. |
NADA Appraisal Guides |
Current National Automobile Dealers Association values for used vehicles (including aquatic vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, RVs, motor homes, campers and vintage automobiles). Start by selecting the type of vehicle, then the name of the manufacturer. After the year, model, and options are entered, the current value is calculated. Also, try the Compare Vehicles feature to compare up to four new or used vehicles simultaneously! |
WebCASPAR |
Hosted by the National Science Foundation, the WebCASPAR database provides access to science and engineering resources from a great number of academic sources. WebCASPAR emphasizes S&E, but its data resources also provide information on non-S&E fields and higher education in general. Free registration required. |
American Meadows Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/A searchable and sortable catalog of native wildflower species, providing tools for wildflower identification, wildflower pictures, regional wild flowers, and an index of endangered wild flower species. Includes a glossary.
Chicago Botanic Garden
http://www.chicagobotanic.orgThis site offers extensive information on all plant species, plus a very useful database of information on plants that are well-suited for the Illinois climate: bestplants.chicago-botanic.org. Look here for additional information on research and educational programs.
Garden.org
http://www.garden.org/homeThe National Gardening Association has lots of how to's and information for the budding or experienced gardener, something for everyone.
Helpful Gardener
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/Spring is officially here and this web site will help jump start your gardening efforts. You will find ads but overall the content is worthwhile and includes organic gardening information.
Horticulture (University of Illinois)
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/hort.htmlAn information-rich resource for gardeners and landscape designers, this site includes sections on all aspects of gardening (including container and water gardening) plus sections covering houseplants, groundcovers, tree selection, composting, lawn care, garden pests, and much more.
World Animal Net
http://worldanimal.net/An online version of the print directory of worldwide animal shelters and protective habitats. Includes a browsable and searchable directory to over 17,000 organizations with 10,000 links to Web sites, plus many related resources.
640: Applied Sciences - Home Economics, Family LivingBBC Food
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/
This site offers a searchable and browsable directory of recipes from the BBC's cooking shows, including vegetarian and seasonal dishes. It also includes interviews with chefs, feature articles, a glossary, and sections on healthy eating, children's nutrition, and cooking basics.
Consumer Health Information
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/
A portal site to health-related consumer information from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), offering authoritative information on food and nutrition, weight loss, medicines, medical procedures, even animal health. The site includes special articles on featured topics as well as subscriptions to e-newsletters in various categories of information.
Consumer Information Center
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
Maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC), this site offers hundreds of downloadable publications, information about the latest product recalls and scams, updates of consumer news from various Federal agencies, and a calendar of consumer- related events.
Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerrreports.org
Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews and consumer information from Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union. Although the full text of most ratings and buying guides are available only for a fee, there is plenty of good information here for prospective consumers.
Food Network
http://www.foodtv.com/
From cable's Food Network, this web site provides access to a searchable database of over 20,000 recipes, plus articles about cooking techniques, party ideas, quick and easy meals, dinner and dessert recipe collections, sweepstakes, culinary travel, healthy eating and more.
Food Safety
http://www.FoodSafety.gov
This searchable/browsable site from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration serves up timely links to food-related product advisories and health warnings, and offers an abundant menu of tips regarding safe food preparation, cleaning and storage. Referred sites include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture.
Household Products Database
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm
National Institutes of Health (NIH) database on household products that contains consumer toll-free numbers, contents of products, proper use, hazards and treatment, etc. This site could be helpful for science fair projects, too.
MyPyramid.gov
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Hosted by the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, MyPyramid offers information on how to develop and stick with a healthy dietary regime, no matter what your age, gender or activity level. Includes information for adults of all age levels, interactive content for kids, and special content and resources for dietary professionals.
Slow Food
http://www.slowfoodusa.org/
No, it's not waiting in line at a fast food chain...find out about this sensible and growing lifestyle choice.
Thanksgiving Cooking
http://www.chow.com/stories/11386
Chow is a wonderfully entertaining web site for foodies. Be sure to check out the various Thanksgiving recipes as well as selections for vegetarians that you will find on their web site. They even suggest restaurants for Thanksgiving diners!
650: Applied Sciences - BusinessExport.Gov
http://www.export.gov
This site brings together resources to help with business planning. "The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration manages Export.gov as a collaborative effort with the 19 Federal Agencies that offer export assistance programs and services"
Hoovers Online
http://www.hoovers.com/
A searchable version of the well-known directory of American and foreign businesses. Search for specific companies by name or ticker symbol, browse industry directories, identify key individuals and read the latest company news.
Official Meetings Facilities Guide (OMFG)
http://www.omfg.com
Designed for the meeting planner, this directory offers up-to-date property details including contact and pricing information.
United States Trademark Search
http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
Good source to see what company owns a particular brand. Trademarks may be registered on the state level instead. There is no online searching of Illinois trademarks.
670: Applied Sciences - General ManufacturingHow Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com
This site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. .
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
http://www.thomasnet.com/
A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings.
680: Applied Sciences - Specific ManufacturingAtlas of Early Printing
http://atlas.lib.uiowa.edu/index.html
Attention bibliophiles this is an amazing web site that encourages you to explore the development of printing in 15th century Europe through 3d animated material and interactive features.
How Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com
This site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. .
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
http://www.thomasnet.com/
A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings.
690: Applied Sciences - BuildingConsumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/
From the U.S. Department of Energy, this site provides information on how to use the energy in your home, vehicle, and workplace more efficiently. You can also learn how to use renewable energy to generate electricity, heating, cooling, and water heating. Also included is an energy glossary, dozens of free, downloadable publications, and online energy cost calculators.
LEED for Homes-Rating System
http://www.greenhomeguide.org/index.html
LEED For Homes
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED) for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban low-rise apartments, urban high-rise apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings
BBC Food |
This site offers a searchable and browsable directory of recipes from the BBC's cooking shows, including vegetarian and seasonal dishes. It also includes interviews with chefs, feature articles, a glossary, and sections on healthy eating, children's nutrition, and cooking basics. |
Consumer Health Information |
A portal site to health-related consumer information from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), offering authoritative information on food and nutrition, weight loss, medicines, medical procedures, even animal health. The site includes special articles on featured topics as well as subscriptions to e-newsletters in various categories of information. |
Consumer Information Center |
Maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC), this site offers hundreds of downloadable publications, information about the latest product recalls and scams, updates of consumer news from various Federal agencies, and a calendar of consumer- related events. |
Consumer Reports |
Provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews and consumer information from Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union. Although the full text of most ratings and buying guides are available only for a fee, there is plenty of good information here for prospective consumers. |
Food Network |
From cable's Food Network, this web site provides access to a searchable database of over 20,000 recipes, plus articles about cooking techniques, party ideas, quick and easy meals, dinner and dessert recipe collections, sweepstakes, culinary travel, healthy eating and more. |
Food Safety |
This searchable/browsable site from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration serves up timely links to food-related product advisories and health warnings, and offers an abundant menu of tips regarding safe food preparation, cleaning and storage. Referred sites include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. |
Household Products Database |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) database on household products that contains consumer toll-free numbers, contents of products, proper use, hazards and treatment, etc. This site could be helpful for science fair projects, too. |
MyPyramid.gov |
Hosted by the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, MyPyramid offers information on how to develop and stick with a healthy dietary regime, no matter what your age, gender or activity level. Includes information for adults of all age levels, interactive content for kids, and special content and resources for dietary professionals. |
Slow Food |
No, it's not waiting in line at a fast food chain...find out about this sensible and growing lifestyle choice. |
Thanksgiving Cooking |
Chow is a wonderfully entertaining web site for foodies. Be sure to check out the various Thanksgiving recipes as well as selections for vegetarians that you will find on their web site. They even suggest restaurants for Thanksgiving diners! |
Export.Gov
http://www.export.govThis site brings together resources to help with business planning. "The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration manages Export.gov as a collaborative effort with the 19 Federal Agencies that offer export assistance programs and services"
Hoovers Online
http://www.hoovers.com/A searchable version of the well-known directory of American and foreign businesses. Search for specific companies by name or ticker symbol, browse industry directories, identify key individuals and read the latest company news.
Official Meetings Facilities Guide (OMFG)
http://www.omfg.comDesigned for the meeting planner, this directory offers up-to-date property details including contact and pricing information.
United States Trademark Search
http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htmGood source to see what company owns a particular brand. Trademarks may be registered on the state level instead. There is no online searching of Illinois trademarks.
670: Applied Sciences - General ManufacturingHow Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com
This site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. .
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
http://www.thomasnet.com/
A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings.
680: Applied Sciences - Specific ManufacturingAtlas of Early Printing
http://atlas.lib.uiowa.edu/index.html
Attention bibliophiles this is an amazing web site that encourages you to explore the development of printing in 15th century Europe through 3d animated material and interactive features.
How Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com
This site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. .
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
http://www.thomasnet.com/
A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings.
690: Applied Sciences - BuildingConsumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/
From the U.S. Department of Energy, this site provides information on how to use the energy in your home, vehicle, and workplace more efficiently. You can also learn how to use renewable energy to generate electricity, heating, cooling, and water heating. Also included is an energy glossary, dozens of free, downloadable publications, and online energy cost calculators.
LEED for Homes-Rating System
http://www.greenhomeguide.org/index.html
LEED For Homes
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED) for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban low-rise apartments, urban high-rise apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings
How Products Are Made |
This site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. . |
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers) |
A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings. |
Atlas of Early Printing
http://atlas.lib.uiowa.edu/index.htmlAttention bibliophiles this is an amazing web site that encourages you to explore the development of printing in 15th century Europe through 3d animated material and interactive features.
How Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.comThis site (the online edition of the 7-volume How Products Are Made published by Gale Thompson) describes the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. Users can browse through alphabetical lists of products, or search by keyword. .
ThomasNet (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers)
http://www.thomasnet.com/A comprehensive resource for information on suppliers of industrial products and services in North America. This site provides searchable/browsable access to industrial manufacturers and suppliers, product news, and a directory of downloadable CAD drawings.
690: Applied Sciences - BuildingConsumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/
From the U.S. Department of Energy, this site provides information on how to use the energy in your home, vehicle, and workplace more efficiently. You can also learn how to use renewable energy to generate electricity, heating, cooling, and water heating. Also included is an energy glossary, dozens of free, downloadable publications, and online energy cost calculators.
LEED for Homes-Rating System
http://www.greenhomeguide.org/index.html
LEED For Homes
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED) for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban low-rise apartments, urban high-rise apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings
Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |
From the U.S. Department of Energy, this site provides information on how to use the energy in your home, vehicle, and workplace more efficiently. You can also learn how to use renewable energy to generate electricity, heating, cooling, and water heating. Also included is an energy glossary, dozens of free, downloadable publications, and online energy cost calculators. |
LEED for Homes-Rating System |
LEED For Homes Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED) for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban low-rise apartments, urban high-rise apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings |
