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World Wide Web: History
First U.S. Web Site: Documentation of the Early Web at SLAC (1991-1994)This collection documents the installation of the first United States Web server at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). Features a chronology, images of the first SLAC Web pages, a list of some of the people involved in Web activities at SLAC (along with publications such as "The Virtual Library in Action"), and other related documents. From Archivist Jean Marie Deken of the SLAC Archives and History Office. more Rethinking School Lunch
Revolution and Commerce: The Legacy of Korda's Portrait of Che Guevara
The Fortunate 50
An Inconvenient Truth: Take Action
This companion to the 2006 documentary about global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth," features suggestions for individuals to reduce harmful emissions at home and traveling and to advocate for changes locally, nationally, and internationally. Also includes an interactive tool to calculate your personal impact, 10 simple tips to reduce your impact, and links to related materials. Also includes links to details about the documentary. more The Alaska Pipeline
Companion to an April 2006 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience documentary about the impact on the "culture and society in Alaska as well as the environment" of the pipeline that carries gas from Prudhoe Bay in the Arctic Circle to Valdez on Alaska's south coast. Features a timeline, map, details about significant events, and an interactive pipeline safety activity. Also includes a transcript, a bibliography, teacher's guide, and links to related sites. more American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Information for Consumers
U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: 300 Million
To spotlight the occasion of the U.S. population reaching 300 million in 2006, "the Census Bureau steps back in time by comparing contemporary life and statistics to those in the time periods in which the nation reached other noteworthy population milestones in 1967 ... and in the year 1915." Includes comparisons of population, education, life expectancy, prices (gasoline, milk, postage stamps, and more), earnings, and other data. From the U.S. Census Bureau. more Tide Predictions and Data: Frequently Asked Questions
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Wednesday, September 13, 6:15pm
A new reading club is forming in the Stone Ridge Library for fans of the mystery genre. The group will meet regularly (every 6-8 weeks) to discuss mystery books of all types-classics, cozies, hard-boiled, gothic, historical, courtroom, etc. An organizational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20 at 6:45 in the library reference room. If you’d like to share your interest in reading mysteries with other mystery enthusiasts, please join us on the 20th. Call Diane at the Stone Ridge Library 687-8726 for more information.
Wednesday, September 27, 6:30pm
Saturday, October 7, 10am-2pm
One of the very best books to read about understanding comics is Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud. This classic, first published in 1993 and still on library and bookstore shelves, has inspired many writers, artists and writer/artists. McCloud's latest how-to, "Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels," is due on the shelves in September.
Graphic Novels: Everything You Need to Know by Paul Gravett; Collins Design. Paul Gravett selects 30 classic graphic novels and discusses them in chapters organized by theme, for example: "The Superhuman Condition: What Are Your Heroic Ideals?" "In Focus" sections provide samples of famous graphic novels, "Following On" pages provide examples from stories with similar themes. "Reading On" notes provide thematic keywords to encourage exploration of the theme through further reading. Some of the "stories to change your life" include: "Maus" by Art Spiegelman, Chris Ware's "Jimmy Corrigan" and "Gemma Bovery" by Posy Simmonds. This is a well-organized and attractive introduction to the form.
Writing for Comics with Peter David by Peter David; Impact Books. Peter David has written for Hulk, Spider-Man, Supergirl, and other comics. He places the role of the comic book writer in context in the comic book production process, from character development forward. The book includes examples from major fantasy and science fiction comic book publishers and includes creative exercises for the interested writer, and for interested readers.
The Making of a Graphic Novel/The Resonator by Prentis Rollins; Watson-Guptill Publications. Comic book artist and writer Prentis Rollins uses a different method to explain his medium. This double-sided book presents his previously unpublished science fiction graphic novel, "The Resonator." You don't have to like science fiction to love "The Resonator." Read the novel, then turn the book over to find a fascinating stage-by-stage guide to its creation. Or read "The Making of a Graphic Novel" first. The book is fine edutainment, wherever the reader chooses to begin.
This site provides estimated market values for homes in the U.S. (called "Zestimates"), which are computed by using data mainly from public records, "and entering them in a formula." According to the site, "the majority of our Zestimates are within 10% of the selling price of the home." Searchable by address or through interactive maps. Created by Expedia founders Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink. 
History of the creation of the Web in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee and of the origins of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), founded in 1994. Highlights include Berners-Lee's original proposal for the Web, a biography and FAQ from Berners-Lee, and archival documents about the organization and uses of the Web. From W3C. 
Collection of resources for developing school lunch programs "to address the crisis in childhood obesity, provide nutrition education, and teach ecological knowledge." The "Rethinking School Lunch Guide" addresses food policy, curriculum integration, finances, facility design, waste management, and other school lunch topics. Site also includes "A Visual Guide to Integrated School Lunch Curriculum," a model wellness policy guide, and a food policy essay series. From the Center for Ecoliteracy, a grantmaking foundation. 
Companion to an exhibit about "the portrait of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara', Guerrillo Heroico, photographed by Alberto D'az Korda on March 5, 1960, [which] is considered to be the most reproduced image in the history of photography." Features selected images from the exhibit, such as the contact sheet that includes the famous photo and artistic interpretations of the portrait, and links to related sites. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. 
Profiles, compiled annually, of the 50 top-earning U.S. athletes. The "figures include salary, bonuses, winnings, endorsement money and appearance fees." Also includes a list of the 20 top-earning athletes from outside the U.S., and predictions of athletes who might make the top-50 list in the future. From Sports Illustrated. 
Consumer educational materials about the role of physical therapists, "health care professionals who diagnose and treat people of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives." Includes tips for choosing a physical therapist, a database of physical therapists, articles (on topics such as arthritis, back care, and fitness), and more. APTA is a professional organization for physical therapists. 
This FAQ covers topics related to tidal prediction, such as the highest tides, the difference between tide charts and tide tables, the accuracy of predictions, and whether coastal flooding is caused by "perigean spring tide" (when the occurrence of a new or full moon coincides with the moon reaching its closest point of approach to the earth). From the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 
This bright, hip news site "chronicles the daily advances and innovations made in science and technology" with original stories and news feeds, images, and video clips. Topics include animals, health, technology, environment, "science of fiction," history, and strange news. From Imaginova, a publisher of several print and online science publications.