http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://unstats.un.org/unsd/cdb/cdb_help/cdb_quick_start.asp “UNCDB provides selected series from numerous specialized international data sources for all available countries and areas.” admin Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:53:14 +0000 agriculture balance of payments communication construction consumption culture development assistance disabilities distribution of population economics education energy environment financial statistics families fertility fishing forestry geography health health services households housing human settlements impairment income industrial production intellectual property international finance international tourism international trade marital status men migration millennium development goals (mdg) mining national accounts nutrition population composition prices public order quarrying safety science services industries social mobility social security socio-economic groups statistical yearbook (syb) statistics technology transport wealth welfare services women http://www.fedstats.gov/ The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies. admin Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:56:58 +0000 agriculture crime demographics economic education energy environment federal agencies government health income labor law legislation national accounts natural resources politics safety statistics transportation u.s. federal government http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/blowout.htm Safety tips for handling a blowout or flat tire while driving on the highway. Discusses how to get off the roadway safely, precautions on the side of the road, and deciding whether to change the tire or call for help.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:25:03 +0000 automobiles automobiles: safety measures automobiles: tires: maintenance and repair blowouts driving traffic freeway freeways highways safety tires http://www.bikebiz.co.uk/daily-news/article.php?id=4637 Shows how U-locks for bicycles can be opened with part of a plastic pen.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:51:30 +0000 beauty bicycles cleaning tips health safety theft u-locks http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/wntrdriv.htm Seeks to help make mountain driving safe and pleasant. Has information about preparing for the trip, driving tips, chain requirements and installation, mountain pass closures, and snow conditions. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sun, 15 Oct 2006 06:38:53 +0000 automobile driving in winter automobile driving: california chain requirements and installation driving tips: winter highways mountain pass road closures roads closed safe mountain driving safety snow conditions travel winter driving http://www.faa.gov/passengers/ Information for air travelers in the U.S. Includes airport status, flight delays, items that cannot be brought on board (such as liquids, aerosols, and gels), security screening procedures, prohibited items, cell phone use, flying with children, flying with pets, consumer complaints, safety, health, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 13 Oct 2006 05:30:01 +0000 airlines airport status cell phone use consumer complaints cosmetics flight delays flying with children flying with pets health makeup prohibited items safety security screening procedures transportation travel http://www.abcparenting.com/ Advice for parents on issues like health, nutrition, education, discipline, child care, safety, and more. admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:45:53 +0000 child care children discipline education health nutrition parenting safety http://babyparenting.about.com/ Feature articles, links, and discussion forums for parents of babies and toddlers, including baby care, breastfeeding, child development, discipline, nutrition, safety, and more. admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:55:05 +0000 babies baby care breastfeeding child development discipline families nutrition parenting safety toddlers http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_243_,00.html This fact sheet defines terms related to extreme heat, lists precautions to take during heat waves, and discusses signs and treatment of illnesses caused by extreme heat. Covers concepts such as the heat index, heat stroke, and sunstroke. Includes related links. In English and Spanish.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:02:53 +0000 diseases and conditions extreme temperatures heat cramps heat exhaustion heat exposure heat stroke heat: physiological effect outdoor recreation safety sunburn weather http://www.ext.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Docs.woa/wa/getcat?cat=ir-ln-gh Collection of fact sheets on gardening health and safety topics, such as plant allergies, power tool safety, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, heat stress, sunburn and skin cancer, and protecting your hands, feet, knees, and back. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:02:28 +0000 accident prevention gardeners: health and hygiene gardening outdoor recreation public health and safety safety ticks west nile virus http://www.physiotherapy.ca/npmtips.htm This fact sheet provides tips for avoiding injuries while gardening, walking or playing golf. Also covers whiplash, sprains, arthritis, computer ergonomics, preventing falls in seniors, osteoporosis, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:02:20 +0000 accident prevention arthritis computer ergonomics falls: preventing gardeners: health and hygiene gardening golf osteoporosis outdoor recreation preventing falls public health and safety safety sprains walking whiplash