The Scout Report - May 18, 2001

The End of the Subject-specific Scout Reports
The Internet Scout Project is sad to announce that we will be discontinuing publication of our subject-specific reports as we have been unable to secure funding for them. The last issue of the Scout Report for Social Sciences & Humanities will be May 29, the last Scout Report for Business & Economics will be May 31, and the last issue of the Scout Report for Science & Engineering will be June 20. We have, however, no immediate plans to cease publishing our flagship report, the Scout Report. Many thanks to our loyal readers.

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Scout Reports for Social Sciences & Humanities and Business & Economics
Scout Report for Social Sciences & Humanities
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/report/socsci/2001/ss-010515.html
Scout Report for Business & Economics
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/report/bus-econ/2001/be-010517.html
The eighteenth issues of the fourth volumes of the Scout Reports for Social Sciences & Humanities and Business & Economics are available. The In the News section of the Social Sciences & Humanities Report annotates eight resources on the Bush administration's first energy policy. The Business & Economics Report's In the News section offers eight resources on Apple's decision to open 25 MAC retail stores.
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Technology Counts 2001: The New Divides -- Education Week
http://www.edweek.org/sreports/tc01/
The latest Education Week special report focuses on the persistent inequities in access to education technology and how it is used in American schools. The report includes a summary, examinations of the primary issues identified (racial disparities, not enough girls, money matters, rural connections, etc.), state data tables, and state profiles. Throughout the report, charts and links to related Education Week articles and other resources are provided. [MD]
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The Marshall Nirenberg Papers [.pdf, QuickTime, RealPlayer]
http://www.profiles.nlm.nih.gov/JJ/
The latest addition to National Library of Medicine (NLM) Profiles in Science series (first reviewed in the September 25, 1998 Scout Report) is the papers of Marshall Nirenberg. In 1968, Nirenberg and two others shared the Nobel Prize for cracking the secrets of the genetic code. This online collection is only a sample of the full Marshall Nirenberg Papers, but it does offer a fair amount of material, including correspondence, manuscripts, laboratory notes, and photos. These may be browsed alphabetically or chronologically by document type. Also included at the site is a biographical exhibit which links to numerous documents and photos, and an internal search engine with multiple options. [MD]
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Sophia Smith Collection
http://www.smith.edu/libraries/ssc/home.html
The Website of the Sophia Smith Collection presents still more of the Smith College holdings of "manuscripts, photographs, periodicals and other primary sources in women's history." The site includes brief descriptions of over 300 manuscript collections, lesson plans for using primary source materials, links to additional women's history resources, and selected digital images. A permanent exhibition, Agents of Social Change, showcases some materials online. The exhibit contains pictures and digitized documents on eight 20th-century women and organizations working for women's rights. Visitors will find items such as a brochure about the National Congress of Neighborhood Women (NCNW), a grassroots feminist organization; a 1980 photo of an NCNW march on New York City Hall; Gloria Steinem photographed at the Ms. office in 1983; and fan mail to Steinem after a TV appearance. [DS]
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Inside Europe: Your Guide To Life Inside the European Union
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/europe/2001/inside_europe/
Created by BBC News, this site is a very useful reference for both students and general readers interested in the European Union and European integration. At the site, visitors will find several reference guides, including a timeline, interactive maps of planned and possible EU enlargement, overviews of key institutions, an explanation of the EU budget, and information on the Euro. Other reference resources include country profiles, in-depth studies, and related links, all accessed via pull-down menus at the bottom of the page. In addition, the site also offers background briefings on current news stories, regular features stories from BBC correspondents, and a glossary. [MD]
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Stanford Securities Class Action Clearinghouse
http://securities.stanford.edu/index.html
The Stanford Law School presents the Stanford Securities Class Action Clearinghouse, a free, full-text database that identifies over 1,000 issuers named in federal class action securities fraud lawsuits since the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 was passed. The site provides "detailed information relating to the prosecution, defense, and settlement of federal class action securities fraud litigation." The site's search engine allows users to search by name of company sued or its ticker symbol, District Court where the case was filed, or by month or year in which the case was filed. [EM]
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The Science of Emotions: Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
http://www.news.wisc.edu/packages/emotion/
This new Website presents news and information about the research and activities of the HealthEmotions Research Institute at the UW-Madison School of Medicine. The Institute is nationally recognized for its cutting edge research into the connections between brain chemistry and human emotional experience. The Website offers a review of current research projects, professional biographies of the researchers, and an archive of news stories related to recent research. This last makes available stories about research suggesting child abuse alters brain development, the links between brain chemistry and impulsive violence, the measurable power of a positive outlook, and many others. There is also a recently-posted feature on the visit this month of the Dalai Lama to the center to participate in discussions about this subject from his perspective as a Buddhist spiritual leader and author of several books on the links between spirituality and the management of emotions. [DC]
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HerpDigest
http://www.herpdigest.org/
HerpDigest is "the first free, electronic newsletter dedicated only to reptile and amphibian science and conservation." Delivered by email each Monday, HerpDigest offers the latest news from both the scientific and general media, information on new legislation, job notices and professional information, and related resources. Users may view tables of contents and subscribe at the site. The full text of archived issues is available for registered users only. [MD]
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Futbolero: The Academic Soccer Site
http://www.people.ku.edu/~boroboy/futbolero/home.html
Created and maintained by Matt Hayes of the University of Kansas, this site is an excellent starting point for users interested in the academic study of sport and soccer in particular. The heart of the site is the bibliography, divided by articles and books. The articles section is considerably larger and may be browsed alphabetically by author or by subject. Also included are a list of recommended readings, a list of university departments that offer or encourage graduate study of sport, and some related links. [MD]
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Reliable, Affordable, and Environmentally Sound Energy for America's Future -- Report of the National Energy Policy Development Group [.pdf]
http://www.whitehouse.gov/energy/
Released on May 17, this much-anticipated (and much-leaked) report lays out the Bush Administration's proposed national energy policy. The 163-page report contains over 100 recommendations, including the construction of over 1,300 new power plants, new oil and gas exploration and drilling (including in part of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge), and the increased use of nuclear power. Critics of the plan have denounced it for focusing on production rather than conservation. They have pointed out that the committee that drafted the report was dominated by representatives of the energy industry and contained no environmentalists or conservationists. The report has also been criticized by some conservative groups unhappy with its proposals to weaken property rights in order to speed up power line and plant construction. Without a doubt, the plan will be a tough sell in the country and especially in Congress. For more on the new energy policy see the In the News section in this week's Scout Report for Social Sciences & Humanities[MD]
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The Irving Fine Collection, Ca. 1914-1962 -- LOC [.mp3]
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ifhtml/
The latest American Memory installment presents a selection of items from Library of Congress (LOC) Music Division's Irving Fine Collection. Irving Fine (1914-1962) was a "composer, conductor, writer, and academic," and the library holds over 4,350 items related to his career, including manuscript and printed music, sketchbooks, writings, personal and business correspondence, scrapbooks, programs, clippings, and sound recordings. This first installment contains 57 photos, a sketchbook, a manuscript score for the String Quartet (1952), a recorded performance of the Quartet, and the finding aid for the collection. Users can search by keyword or browse by musical sketches or photographs. The String Quartet feature may be found in the special presentations section, along with a timeline, and brief biographical sketch. The finding aid can be accessed at the bottom of the page. [MD]
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Science in Africa
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/
Published since January 2001, this free online monthly magazine covers a wide range of scientific issues concerning Africa. Each issue features a number of short pieces written by scientists with a general audience in mind. For instance, the current issue includes articles on a micronutrient fortified biscuit developed to address nutritional deficiencies, soybean production in Nigeria, and South African fish fossils. Science in Africa additionally includes information on upcoming science events, jobs, funding opportunities, and science education activities and opportunities. A free email newsletter is also available. [MD]
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Center of the Storm: A Case Study of Human Rights Abuses in Hebron District -- HRW [.pdf, MS Word, .rtf]
http://www.hrw.org/reports/2001/israel/
Recently released by Human Rights Watch (HRW), this 82-page report is the product of a five-week investigation in Hebron in November 2000 and February 2001. Human Rights Watch researchers interviewed over 180 victims of and witnesses to abuses, Israeli and Palestinian officials, international observers, medical and educational personnel, and Israeli settler representatives. The report documents the "excessive use of force and unlawful killings by Israeli forces, Palestinian targeting of Israeli civilians, and a systematic policy of Israeli blockades and curfews that amount to collective punishment." It also finds a pattern of violence committed by Jewish settlers against Palestinian civilians in the area, often with the knowledge of Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers. The full text of the report is available in English in HTML and .pdf format. It may also be downloaded in Hebrew in Word and .pdf format and in Arabic in .rtf format. [MD]
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AncientFaces
http://www.ancientfaces.com/
There are countless genealogy resources online, but this site is unique. AncientFaces is a photo exchange, a database of photos submitted by users that enables people tracing their family trees to place faces with names. At present, the site contains over 5,000 photos. These may be searched by keyword, name, date, or location. They can also be browsed alphabetically by surname. There are several special collections here as well, including military photos. Photos are presented as thumbnails with a brief description, location, family, and a link to the email address and homepage (if available) of the person who submitted the photo. A great resource for making family connections or just browsing old photos. [MD]
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Remembering Pearl Harbor -- National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor/
Capitalizing on the buzz surrounding the upcoming summer blockbuster, this new feature-rich site from National Geographic offers a range of facts and figures on the Japanese attack on Pearl harbor. The main attraction is a very interactive map/ timeline which relates the story of the attack and offers numerous opportunities to find out more about specific events and ships. This section includes a number of excellent photos and rare movie clips. Also at the site are a bulletin board with user-submitted memories of Pearl Harbor, fact sheets on ships and planes, Pearl Harbor and WWII timelines, and a collection of related links. [MD]
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Better Homes and Gardens [Print-o-Matic plug-in for Shockwave]
http://www.bhg.com/
This World Wide Web tie-in with the popular magazine and book series offers how-to advice and ideas on all aspects home life. In addition to the helpful articles and animated instructions on Food, Garden, House, Entertaining, Crafts, Family, and Shopping, you'll find discussion lists and useful resources, such as the recently posted Shockwave tool to arrange furniture for any room of your home. A good resource for the curious, serious do-it-yourselfer, or anyone looking for reasonable, easily readable advice. [DJS]
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Windows ME Boosters -- CNet
http://www.cnet.com/software/0-3923247-8-5788833-1.html?tag=sd
If you bought a Pentium or AMD computer in the last year, it is very likely that you are running Windows ME. CNet has gathered together a collection of free and commercial software to help you get the most out of this operating system. The patches, fixes, and utilities are grouped in four sections: Internet add-ons, Multimedia goodies, Productivity boosters, and Troubleshoot Windows Me. Each item includes a one-paragraph description and a link to download it from CNet's Download.com. [MD]
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eFashion
http://www.efashion.com/
With over 1,000,000 indexed fashion pages and browseable stories collected from a wealth of Websites and publications, eFashion is loads of fun for the sartorially inclined and a potentially useful reference for Cultural Anthropologists/ Cultural Studies scholars. Browseable news stories are collected into seven broad categories -- shopping, beauty, celebs, body/mind, lifestyle, industry, and couture -- or readers can keyword-search content. An advanced search would certainly be helpful, as it seems easier to shop from the site (where you can search by brand or store) than to find other materials, but anyone with an interest in stars, trends, or the like will enjoy an amble here. [TK]
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Car Fuel Economy at Low
"The Standards: Fuel Economy for New Cars Is at Lowest Level Since '80" -- New York Times (free registration required)
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/18/politics/18FUEL.html
"Fuel rules take back seat now" -- Detroit News
http://www.detroitnews.com/2001/autos/0105/18/a05-225563.htm
"Fuel gains come slow for SUVs" -- Automotive News
http://www.autonews.com/html/main/stories/suv514.htm
"Energy Crunch Reshaping Americans" -- AP
http://news.excite.com/news/ap/010518/02/energy-americans-talk
"Energy crisis may not be such a bad thing" -- Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48847-2001Mar23.html
"Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update" -- Energy Information Administration
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/special/gasoline_update/market_summary.html
"The Truth About Gasoline" -- Cars.com
http://www.cars.com/carsapp/national/?srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/truthabout/gas/gas_index.tmpl
"Bigger, Faster And, Yeah, They Burn More Gas" -- Forbes.com
http://www.forbes.com/2001/05/18/0518flint.html
"Road Sows: Why do women drive SUVs?" -- Salon.com
http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/05/24/road_sow/index.html
A new report issued by the Department of Transportation found that overall fuel economy for new passenger cars and trucks has dropped to an average of 24.7 miles per gallon. This is the lowest average gas mileage since 1980; in 1987, gas mileage peaked at 26.2 mpg. The blame for the US' poor fuel economy has been placed on Americans' love of gas-thirsty sport utility vehicles including the seven-ton Ford Excursion, the largest SUV manufactured, which averages only 10 mpg. The timely DOT report has been released as prices for gasoline have quickly risen to an average of over $1.70 per gallon, meaning that many consumers are paying over $30 to fill their tanks. In light of President Bush's new energy plan and the skyrocketing costs at the gas pumps, automobile companies are offering duel-fuel vehicles, which burn ethanol and gas/ electric hybrid cars. However, as one writer for Forbes.com points out, " [T]hese hybrids won't do as well in winter and won't tow as much."

The New York Times and the Detroit News offer basic information about the new Department of Transportation report. An article from Automotive News considers the cost of fueling SUVs along with automobile manufactures' response to consumers' needs for better fuel economy. Associated Press and the Washington Post examine the effects of the current energy crunch from a variety of aspects, including Americans' relationships with their cars and trucks. The EIA's Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update offers up-to-date prices for these two fuels as well as helpful articles explaining the elements that drive fuel prices, and "The Truth About Gasoline" from Cars.com is an excellent primer for understanding the price of gas. Two articles, from Forbes.com and Salon.com, defend those men and women who have chosen to drive SUVs and offer some of their reasons why enormous vehicles are important. [EM]
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