60 WEBSITES IN 60 MINUTES
Stefanie S. Pearlman & Sandra B. Placzek
Marvin & Virginia Schmid Law Library
Introduction
60 websites . . . in 60 minutes; how helpful can that be? Actually, probably more than many people
realize. Exposure to new and different websites can open doors to information. Have you ever thought –
gee, if only that were available on the Internet? Those are the types of websites we’ve tried to include
here. Bear in mind, however, that these websites are far from inclusive and provide only an introduction
to what we hope are new realms. Other than personal interest and common sense approaches to the
reliability of the information reported, we offer no opinion on how REALLY useful they are – to us they
provided something unique or helpful that we want to share. We hope you find at least a few helpful and
you walk away from this presentation armed with links to useful, practical or just plain fun websites.
ABA COMMISSION ON LAW AND AGING
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.abanet.org/aging
 Notes:
We’ve discussed the ABA website and various commissions and sections affiliated with
the ABA in previous presentations, but wanted to emphasize this particular commission and the
resources available on this page.
- Brochure explaining the relationship between lawyers & elderly or disabled clients for concerned
family members;
- Other online brochures and reports dealing with issues faced by the elderly;
- Menu along the left-hand side of the page to other resources of interest; some include:
o Information about the commission;
o Legislative updates;
o ABA policy on aging issues.
- Useful links (see the left-hand side of page) – some of the groups of links found on this page:
o End-of-Life Care Issues;
o Other National Law & Aging Resources;
o Federal Agencies;
o State Bar Elder Law Sections and Committees;
o National Professional Organizations.
ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/subjectareas/gov/docs_abbrev.html
 Notes:
Okay, so how many times have you been reading a report, an article or ANYTHING and
have run across a bowl of “alphabet soup” – acronyms and abbreviations that make no sense? Well,
here’s a website to help in situations of that nature. This site provides an alphabetical list of federal
government’s abbreviations and acronyms – organized in an easy-to-use format. The site also
includes a link to a Military Acronyms and Glossaries page. From Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis University Library.
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ACRONYM FINDER
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.acronymfinder.com
 Notes:
The previous entry dealt specifically with U.S. Government abbreviations and acronyms
– but what do you do if you run across an acronym that has no relation to the government? This may
be the site for you. According to the information on the homepage, this site hosts the Internet’s most
comprehensive dictionary of acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms about computers, technology,
telecommunications and the military, with over 345,000 definitions.
- Drop down menu provides searching options:
o Exact acronym;
o Acronym begins with;
o Acronym (wildcard);
o Reverse lookup (keywords).
- Search Tips link provided on ABOUT link;
- Can enter acronyms or abbreviations you know the definition of for inclusion in the database.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.aier.org/
 Notes:
This private, independent, scientific, educational organization was found in 1933. In
addition to providing information about the organization and its founder, the website also offers these
resources (listed along the left-hand side of the page):
- Cost-of-Living Calculator;
- Medicare Drug Calculator;
- Business-Cycle Updates;
- Research Reports.
AMORTIZATION CALCULATORS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
Bankrate.com
http://www.bankrate.com/goocalf/rate/calc_home.asp
http://www.bankrate.com/gookeyword/amortization-calculator.asp
Bret Whissel’s Amortization Calculator
http://ray.met.fsu.edu/~bret/amortize.html
Digital Federal Credit Union
http://www.dcu.org/onlineserv/calculators.html
Interest.com
http://mortgages.interest.com/content/calculators/index.asp
Martindale’s Calculators On-Line Center
http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html
Open House America’s Mortgage & Amortization Calculator
http://www.openhouse.net/calculator.html
 Notes:
We found a number of amortization calculators on the Internet and have included a few
here – with no discussions or rankings concerning the quality of the calculators or websites (note:
Martindale’s has no relation to Martindale Hubbell).
BIGCHARTS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com
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Notes:
According to the “About” information, this website is “the world’s most comprehensive
and easy-to-use investment research web site, providing access to professional-level research tools
like interactive charts, quotes, industry analysis, intraday stock screeners, as well as market news &
commentary.” It’s also FREE – support is provided by site sponsors.
- Historical Quotes:
o Coverage dates are unclear, but able to track IBM back to January 1970;
o To search, click on the HISTORICAL QUOTES tab along the top of the page;
o Enter the company symbol of the stock and the date you desire;
o Results will be displayed or you’ll receive notification that the website lacks the
requested information.
- Quotes:
o Click on the QUOTES tab along the top of the page;
o Type in the stock symbol you are interested in and hit enter;
o The information will appear and be “added” to the list of stock quotes already displayed.
- Other Features:
o News section;
o Information about Industries & Markets;
o Charts stock information;
o BigReports tab ranks different stocks and provides information from NYSE, NASDAQ &
AMEX.
COMPLIANCE HEADQUARTERS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.complianceheadquarters.com
 Notes:
This website purports to provide “the most comprehensive compliance knowledge and
solutions for the financial services industry”. A reading of the TERMS & CONDITIONS section of
the site indicates that the contents “are not intended to provide legal, accounting or other professional
advice and should not be relied upon as such.” The information is updated regularly and is maintained
by Bankers Systems, Inc. Features of this site include (see menu along the left-hand side of the
page):
- Legislative Watch:
o Federal Legislative Watch tracks federal initiatives;
o State Legislative Watch tracks bills and regulations as well as caselaw;
o Users can sign up for an email alert service.
- Questions and Answers section on a variety of topics;
- Articles;
- Research Links.
COURTTV
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.courttv.com/people/wills
 Notes:
Okay, there is actually much more information on the CourtTV website (the homepage
can be accessed at http://www.courttv.com), but we’ve focused here on one part of the site – wills of
famous people. In last year’s presentation we included Wills on the Web, and this year we thought
we’d follow it with this site. Why? Just for the fun of it. Some of the “famous wills” included on
this website:
- Chief Justice Warren Burger;
- Diana, Princess of Wales;
- Jerry Garcia;
- John F. Kennedy, Jr.
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CUSIP NUMBERS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
CUSIP Service Bureau
http://www.cusip.com
Fidelity Investments
http://activequote.fidelity.com/mmnet/SymLookup.phtml
 Notes:
One suggestion of websites posed for inclusion in this presentation focused on sites that
provided access to CUSIP numbers. In the endnotes to this presentation, we include thanks to our
law librarian colleagues and all the help they provide; here is a prime example of where their
knowledge was invaluable. Being unfamiliar with these numbers, we posted a query to our
profession’s listserv; relevant results from that query are listed below. For these sites, please note the
disclaimers; we’ve tried to provide as much information as possible, but if you have questions about
the services, please either call or email the website’s host.
- CUSIP Service Bureau:
o Operated by Standard & Poor’s for the American Bankers Association;
o Requires registration & a fee to use this service.
- Fidelity Investments:
o According to the website, the pages on this site are intended for your personal, noncommercial use;
o Can search for Symbols for Stock, Mutual Funds, Indexes or Annuities;
o Good HELP section – click on HELP button in the upper right hand corner for more
information or to use the function;
o A variety of other services available on the site (some require a log on and password),
see: http://personalfidelity.com/accounts/services/index_sitemap.html?refhp=pr
o Note the disclaimer along the bottom of the page;
o Please note the terms of use for this website found at:
http://personalfidelity.com/accounts/services/index_sitemap.html?rdefhp=pr
DICTIONARIES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
Dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com
Merriam-Webster Online
http://www.m-w.com
OneLook
http://www.onelook.com
Webopedia
http://www.pcwebopedia.com
Language Dictionaries & Translators
http://www.word2word.com/dictionary.html
 Notes:
Instead of looking around for a dictionary, trying to piece together the definition of a
word or investing in specialized dictionaries, sometimes it’s nice to have access a quick online source.
These sites are that type of resource. Caveat: for more detailed definitions, it’s best to go to wellknown and well-respected resources, but for quick definitions, these resources can be helpful.
- Dictionary.com
o Produced by Lexico Publishing Group;
o The About link along the bottom provides information about the site, including a list of
dictionaries that appear on the website;
o Easy to use format;
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Includes links to other resources such as Theasurus.com, text translators, language
resources, and subject dictionaries;
o Provides premium service (additional features) for a fee.
Merriam-Webster Online
o Easy to use format – includes both dictionary and thesauruses on one page;
o Has word of the day;
o Links to word games and other features;
o Provides premium service (additional features) for a fee.
OneLook
o Website describes itself as a search engine for words and phrases;
o Indexes more than 5 million words in more than 900 online dictionaries;
o Can define words, translate words or find words.
Webopedia
o Online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology terms;
o Can search for definitions and/or limit search by computer category;
o Can subscribe to a term of the day newsletter;
o Owned by Jupitermedia Corporation.
Language Dictionaries & Translators
o Compilation of online dictionaries and language translators;
o Drop down menu with a variety of interesting language resources available through this
page;
o Lacks an “about us” page to provide more information about the site and the creators.
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EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.eca.eu.int
 Notes:
As we become an ever increasingly global society, the laws, regulations and court
decisions of other countries become more relevant to professionals in the U.S. To that end, we’ve
included a link to the European Court of Auditors. For many it may be a curiosity – for one or two, it
may actually become a useful resource. The Court of Auditors, according to the website, “examines
the accounts of the Union’s revenue and expenditure and checks whether the financial management
has been sound.” Users can do Quick or Advanced Searches for information on the website or use the
drop-down menus on the left-hand side of the page to access information. Some of the areas and
information listed in those menus include:
- European Court of Auditors:
o Mission statement;
o Communication Policy;
o Treaty mandate;
o Organisation Chart;
o Rules of Procedure;
o Operating Budget;
o External Auditor’s Reports.
- Audit Reports & Opinions:
o Complete list of reports;
o Annual Reports;
o Special Reports;
o Opinions.
- Press Room:
o Press releases;
o Speeches.
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FEDERAL RESERVE FINANCIAL SERVICES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.frbservices.org
 Notes:
Delving into this website provided an opportunity to explore the variety of resources
stored here. While we weren’t familiar with many, we quickly earmarked a number as interesting and
potentially useful. Some of those resources include:
- Reference Guides and Operating Circulars:
o An illustration of the types of guides and circulars is OC 9 Federal Tax Payments and
Treasury Tax & Loan Depositories (10.23.00).
- Publications and Press Releases:
- 2004 & 2003 Fee Schedules:
o Account Services
o Cash Services
o Electronic Access
o FedACH
o Fedwire Funds Service
o Fedwire Securities Service
o National Settlement Service
o Collection of Municipal Securities
- Standard Forms:
o Cash Letter Forms
o Cash Services Forms
o Fedwire Service Forms
- Information by District:
o Map and links different districts located throughout the country.
- Fedwire® and FedACHSM Routing Numbers.
GOOGLE
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.google.com
 Notes:
You probably use this site everyday and it was included in a program on Search Engines
presented a few years ago, so why include it again? Well, Google is a site that is more than just an
Internet search tool, and we’ve included it here to expound upon some of the little known or little
used features beyond basic searching.
- Google Dictionary:
o To use Google as a dictionary, type DEFINE in the search box, a space, then the word
you want defined and Google will provide definitions for the word you’ve indicated;
o Also provides a link to the term in context.
- Google Help:
http://www.google.com/help/index.html
o A variety of different search features are listed on this page;
o Search help – including advanced search features – available;
o How to contact Google;
o Services and tools.
- Google Labs:
http://labs.google.com
o Site for ideas that Google is currently working on – it is billed as “Google’s Technology
Playground”;
o Can Beta test a variety of features – works in progress – some of the more interesting are
listed below.
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Google Zeitgeist:
http://www.google.com/press/zeitgeist.html
o As if you already don’t know enough about Google or haven’t heard enough about
Google, take a look at this webpage;
o This page tracks search patterns, trends and surprises – according to Google;
o Regularly updated.
Personalized Google (Beta Testing):
http://labs.google.com/personalized/profile.html
o Create a personalized profile of areas of interest;
o Click on START SEARCHING button;
o Type in your query and Google searches for/limits your results to the categories you have
selected;
o Can edit or delete your profile at any time.
Web Alerts (Beta Testing):
http://www.google.com/webalerts
o Have specific topics of interest? Want to find out about new websites on that topic? Web
Alerts are emails sent to you from Google on new websites that deal topics/subjects of
interest to you;
o Can indicate that you only want news articles in your Web Alerts.
INTERNET ARCHIVE
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://archive.org
 Notes:
Don’t you just hate it when you find a website that you really like – with relevant
information that you use all the time – and it just disappears? Really, how can something that useful
just disappear? Where did it disappear to – an Internet black hole? Say hello to the Internet Archive!
Founded in 1996, this public nonprofit’s mission is to build an Internet Library “with the purpose of
offering permanent access for researchers, historians, and scholars to historical collections that exist
in digital format.” What can you find out the site? There’s more interesting information than we can
name here, but let us just point out a few things for your attention:
- WaybackMachine
o Allows access to archived versions of websites (you know, those sites that have
disappeared);
o Dates back to 1996;
o Can do general or advanced searches;
o FAQs provide information on how to ensure your website gets archived;
o For more information about this free service and the websites archived, as well as other
questions you didn’t know you had about the WaybackMachine, check out the FAQs.
- Live Music Archives;
- Moving Images;
- Menu along left-hand side of page:
o Announcements;
o Information about resources recently archived;
o Recent reviews.
INTERNET SCAMBUSTERS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.scambusters.org
 Notes:
Virus, SPAM and Urban Legends – oh my! Ever wonder about scams on the Internet –
how to find out if you really need to be concerned or how to keep track of all the hooey online? Here
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is one website that strives to identify and educate the public about fraud. This site was reviewed in
the August 27, 2001 (volume 7, no. 1) issue of Cornell’s InSITE service:
(http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/library/Finding_the_Law/default.htm).
- Categories of scams reported on the website (menu along the left-hand side of the page):
o Real Computer Viruses & Worms;
o Anti Virus issue;
o Urban Legends;
o Credit Card Fraud.
- Internet ScamBusters – free online, monthly newsletter:
- Articles/Issues/Archives
o Information about different scams on the Internet;
o Current and Archived issues available online.
“JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT” RESOURCES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
http://bartleyby.com/100
Encarta
http://encarta.msn.com
Hallmark
http://www.hallmark.com
IMBD – The Internet Movie Database
http://imdb.com
 Notes:
Part of what we’ve done (or tried to do) is to provide access to resources of both a general
nature and those geared toward more practical aspects of life or our audience’s profession. This
category of resources falls more into the “general nature” category – resources that may not
necessarily come up on a day-to-day basis, but are good to know about. These resources also don’t fit
as nicely in other areas or categories, so we’ve gathered them together here under the umbrella
heading of “Just for the Fun of it” Resources.
- Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations:
o This online version is the 10th edition, originally published in 1919 – the online edition is
copyrighted 2000;
o Can do general keyword search in the box provided;
o Can also search by browsing through:
 Chronological Index of Authors;
 Alphabetical Index of Authors;
 Concordance Index to Quotations.
- Encarta:
o Available from MSN, this online encyclopedia contains over 5,000 entries;
o Free version, but can be updated for a fee to Encarta Premium.
- Hallmark:
o Okay, we’ll admit it’s pretty much a commercial site that sells Hallmark products, but the
reason we’ve included it is because it has one great, free feature: e-cards. If you’ve ever
wanted to know where to find e-cards to send to family or friends, this website houses
one of the largest and tasteful e-card libraries on the Internet.
- IMDB:
o MOVIES . . . MOVIES . . . MOVIES . . . really, what more is there to say? Visited by
over 18 million movie lovers a month (that’s a lot of movie lovers), this is THE site for
information about your favorite (or maybe your not so favorite) movies.
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LII.ORG:
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LIBRARIANS’ INDEX TO THE INTERNET
Accessed: 4.27.04
URL:
http://lii.org
Notes:
So what we’re really wondering, at this point, is have you been saturated with the words
“librarian” or “information” – cause here’s a website where those words are going to be thrown
around even more. But if you think about, what a better partnership than librarians – who work to
organize and classify information – and the Internet – perhaps the most unorganized and unclassified
information warehouse to ever exist. Looking at things that way, we figured we couldn’t miss by
including this website.
- Easy to Access, Broad Topical Categories:
o Similar to Yahoo’s directory;
o Broad categories break down into more specific areas or resources;
o Can use the SEARCH box and avoid the directory type listing all together.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.loc.gov
 Notes:
In some respects, this is IT – the mother lode of all sorts of information on one website.
If you ever wanted to lose yourself in the Internet and surf for hours on end, immersing yourself in
the widest range of information, this might just be the website for you. The resources and
information housed on this website are far too numerous to mention, so we won’t even try. What we
will do, however, is scratch the surface and tell you about some of what we found – that interested us:
- Thomas:
o We’ve discussed THOMAS in previous presentations, but want to take this opportunity
to remind you what a fantastic treasure trove of federal legislative resources and
information can be found here. If you haven’t explored or used this site in the past, it is
worth visiting.
- The American Memory Project:
o If you’re interested in history – even just a little bit – you can probably find something in
the American Memory Project to pique your curiosity;
o See what information the TODAY IN HISTORY link imparts;
o Click on the SEARCH EXAMPLE of the day link and see what information is retrieved
with one unassuming word or phrase;
o SEARCH by keyword, browse through the collection list by title or limit your search
based on the parameters offered in the upper right-hand corner.
- Global Gateway:
o Click on the GLOBAL GATEWAY link and explore world culture through libraries and
collections;
o Choose the FEATURED PRESENTATIONS or INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS to
see something or a part of another culture you may be unfamiliar with;
o Click on the RESEARCH GUIDES AND DATABASES link to learn more about/search
among other things, foreign law materials.
- Explore the Links/Categories on the Homepage:
o Find it . . .
o Especially For . . .
o Information & Services
o News & Events
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LLRX
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Accessed: 4.27.04
URL:
http://llrx.com
Notes:
Yes, we discussed this site briefly last in last year’s presentation, but because of the
plethora of information available on this site, we are re-visiting it and bringing other features to your
attention. LLRX (Law Library Resource Xchange) is a website compiled by Sabrina I. Pacifici – she
is also the Founder, Editor & Publisher. The useful features and information found in the issues of
this web journal are almost too numerous to mention. This website was voted one of “10 Best Sites
of the Decade” by Robert J. Ambrogi in LAW TECHNOLOGY NEWS (there is a link to the article
on the LLRX website). If you browse through the ABOUT LLRX page, you find that the website’s
mission, among other things, is to provide legal professionals “with the most up-to-date information
on a wide range of Internet research and technology-related issues, applications, resources and tools.”
Some of the features and resources included in that “range”:
- Historical Stock Quotes article:
o http://www.llrx.com/columns/reference20.htm
- Links to State & Federal Court Rules, Forms & Dockets
o Links to over 1,400 sources for state & federal court rules, forms & dockets;
o Provides both SEARCH and BROWSE capabilities;
o Lists links in outline format by court, type of resource, jurisdiction and individual state.
- LLRX.com Mailing List
o Users who find the website particularly useful or interesting can subscribe to the
LLRX.com mailing list and receive updates on new articles/features posted on the
website.
- Columns
o LLRX also features a number of columns on a variety of topics including grammar,
FOIA and gadgets.
- Search
o Can SEARCH the website and archives topically; a search of ESTATES pulled up 21
results – some more relevant than others; one of the results was a document entitled
“Doing Legal Research in Canada” which provided information on Canadian law-related
resources under 25 topics.
- Articles and Archive of past Articles
o Publishes articles on a variety of topics;
o Publishes Research Guides, Resource Guides and Bibliographies;
o Browsing the archives topic list found links to articles on email security, encryption,
grammar, product reviews, public records, tax and viruses & hoaxes, just to name a few;
o Articles of note:
 “Search the Web More Efficiently”
http://www.llrx.com/features/efficientsearch.htm
 “Blogging: One Firm’s Experience”
http://www.llrx.com/features/blogsatlawfirm.htm
 “The Fourfold Path to Email Enlightenment”
http://www.llrx.com/features/emailenlighten.htm
 “ Web Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Research”
http://www.llrx.com/features/supremectwebguide.htm
 “Electronic Guide to the Best Mexican Law Websites”
http://www.llrx.com/features/mexlaw.htm
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MEDICAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Gray’s Anatomy & Medical Abbreviation Resources
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
American Board of Medical Specialists
http://abms.org
Denison Memorial Library Outreach: Medical Reference for Non-Medical Librarians
http://denison.uchsc.edu/outreach/medbib3.htm
Gray’s Anatomy, Bartleby.com’s edition available thru Yahoo
http://education.yahoo.com/reference/gray/index.html
Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html
MedicineNet.com
http://www.medterms.com/Script/Main/hp.asp
Medilexicon
http://www.medilexicon.com
National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
 Notes:
Okay, so you’re thinking to yourself – huh? – why would any of these sites ever be
relevant? The answer to that question is “you never know”. Lists like this fall into the category of
perhaps once in a blue, so in case that blue moon ever rises, you’ll some resources to consult
regarding diseases, medicines, medical abbreviations or even Gray’s Anatomy.
MULTISTATE TAX COMMISSION
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.mtc.gov/default.htm
 Notes:
According to the website, this organization is comprised of 45 states (including the
District of Columbia) and “works with taxpayers to administer, equitably and efficiently, tax laws that
apply to multistate and multinational enterprises.” In addition to finding out about the Multistate Tax
Commission, member states and the Multistate Tax Compact, users of this website will find:
- Studies and Reports;
o Federalism at Risk;
o Corporate Tax Sheltering;
o Internet Tax Moratorium Revenue Impact.
- Information about Uniformity:
o Uniformity Process;
o Current Uniform Projects;
o Adopted Regulations, Statutes & Guidelines;
o State Tax Compliance Initiative.
- A variety of other information.
NASDAQ
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.nasdaq.com
 Notes:
From the viewpoint of someone who has had little exposure to financial information, this
website is almost mind-boggling. From the types of information available to the sheer number of
symbols provided, this site has to be one of the most overwhelming for us. Some of the more
interesting things we found on this website:
- Historical Data – NASDAQ-100 Index:
http://www.nasdaq.com/indexshares/historical_data.stm
o Provides data from 1995 to the present;
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Can download the file as a spreadsheet;
Organized in an easy to read, tabular format;
Put a stock symbol in the STOCK QUOTE box in upper right-hand corner and the search
engine will provide a quote.
Investor Tools:
o Click on this link in the toolbar near the upper right-hand corner to find a number of
interesting tools available to users.
News:
o Menu bar running along the left-hand side of the page has link to News – categories
include: Headlines, Moving the Market and Stocks on the Move.
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/
 Notes:
Statistics seem to rule our lives in more ways than one – and the need for certain statistics
often comes up in unique and different circumstances. The National Center for Health Statistics
compiles and “publishes” a variety of statistics on a wide array of topics on its “Fast Stats A to Z”
website. A sampling of those statistics are discussed below:
- Life Expectancy Tables
o Under “L” you will find a link to a page on LIFE EXPECTANCY;
o Includes tables and other data on life expectancy in the U.S.; data is for 2001;
o Under RELATED LINKS is more mortality data – includes a variety of information
including the Leading Causes of Death.
- Deaths/Mortality
o Under “D” you will find a link to a page on DEATHS/MORTALITY;
o Includes a variety of data on death in the U.S., including the leading causes of death.
NEBRASKA BLUE BOOK
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.unicam.state.ne.us/bluebook
 Notes:
Where do you go to find out about Nebraska? Esoteric, unusual, mundane and “just the
facts, Ma’am, just the facts” about Nebraska. This resource – both in paper and online – provides the
answer to almost every question about Nebraska Government, Nebraska History or trivia about the
state of Nebraska. To name just a few bits of information this resource provides:
- General Information:
o State symbols:
 Lyrics to Nebraska’s state song;
 State Name (Nebraska has 2);
 Did you know that the State Rock is the prairie agate? Or that the State Insect is
the honeybee?
o Special Days in Nebraska:
 Arbor Day;
 Other Special Days;
 Legal Holidays in Nebraska.
o Land and Climate;
o Economy;
o People:
 Population, Makeup, Statistics & Trends.
o Recreation & Places of Interest;
o Education & Culture;
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o Government;
o History;
o Top Nebraska News Stories (2001 & 2002);
o Nebraska Hall of Fame;
o Medal of Honor Recipients.
U.S. Government in Nebraska;
Nebraska State Government;
Local Government in Nebraska;
Nebraska Education & Information Resources;
Nebraska Political Parties & Elections.
NEBRASKA JUDICIAL BRANCH
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://court.nol.org/
 Notes:
Why include the Nebraska Court Branch – especially when it has been mentioned in
previous presentations? In addition to the obvious information, The Nebraska Court’s website has
links to some interesting, practical information including:
- Child Support Guidelines
o Click on the FOR THE PUBLIC/FAMILIES link along the left-hand side of the page;
o Click on the CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES link;
o Has instructions, worksheets and tables.
- Examples of Forms
o Click on the FORMS link on the left-hand side of the page;
o Under the heading of FORMS USED IN COUNTY COURT/SEPARATE JUVENILE
COURT, will fine a link to an GUARDIANSHIPS/CONSERVATORSHIPS;
o Lists examples of:
Address Information Sheet (Form No. 16:8); Annual
Accounting/Statement of Assets (Form No. 16:4); Annual Report of Guardian on
Condition of Ward (Form No. 16:10); Application, Order and Notice for Approval of
Accounting and Fees (Form No. 16:7) and Inventory (Form No. 16:2).
NEBRASKA LIBRARY COMMISSION
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us
 Notes:
Many citizens in Nebraska don’t realize what a great resource and what great work the
Nebraska Library Commission does; we want to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Library
Commission’s website and encourage you to explore it and the information stored on it. Like all the
other websites we’ve mentioned (and will mention in this presentation), there is too much information
to take the time to go through everything, so here is a sampling from the website:
- Electronic Library:
o Topical collections of websites selected by librarians;
o Use SEARCH to narrow your quest even further.
- Commission Services Index:
o What the Nebraska Library Commission can do for you;
o Organized in an alphabetical arrangement with links to relevant policies, documents or
information.
- Nebraska Access:
o Free online access to current full-text magazines, journals, newspapers and other
resources.
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NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books
 Notes:
Love to read? Looking for a way to find out about new and interesting books?
Fascinated by the New York Book Reviews but never have the time to sit down and read through the
Sunday review or always seem to miss the daily reviews? Here’s the website for you. This free site
allows users to search through the New York Times Book Reviews all the way back to 1996.
- Browse through the current listings;
- Utilize the Categories along the right-hand side of the page:
o Sunday Book Review;
o Complete Sunday Book Review;
o Read First Chapters;
o Best Sellers;
o Browsing Books.
- Search the Book Reviews back to 1996;
- Limit searching to:
o Today’s News;
o Past Week;
o Past 30 Days;
o Past 90 Days;
o Past Year;
o Since 1996.
- Keyword Searching;
- Try GO TO ADVANCE SEARCHING/ARCHIVES link above the SEARCH box to do more
sophisticated searches.
PET TRUSTS
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.keln.org/bibs/shipley.html
 Notes:
Pets have always held a special place in the lives of humans – and that special
relationship is becoming more and more evident. Responding to those special relationships and
recognizing pet owners’ desires to provide for their companions after death, Pet Trusts are becoming
more and more common. This bibliography, hosted by KELN (the Kansas Elder Law Network),
offers a variety of information on Pet Trusts, including:
- Overview – “The Pet Trust”:
o Reasons for creating pet trusts;
o Historical considerations;
o References applicable sections of the Uniform Probate Code.
- Planning and Drafting Considerations;
- Sample Language;
- State Statutes and Case references;
- References to articles and books discussing pet trusts;
- NOTE: this website was last updated in 2001.
RESOURCESHELF
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.resourceshelf.com
 Notes:
Compiled by Gary Price (librarian, information research consultant, and writer from
Washington, D.C.), this free, daily electronic newsletter and website provides information on
interesting online resources.
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Articles:
o Variety of topics and resources reported;
o Search for articles topically by entering keywords in the search box located along the lefthand side of the page;
o Browse through the Archives – located just below the search box on the left-hand side of
the page.
Online Newsletter:
o To subscribe, fill out the form available on the webpage or go to:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/update
RSA: ROSS, SINCLAIRE & ASSOCIATES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.rsanet.com/index.html
 Notes:
RSA is a regional, full-service securities brokerage and investment firm. Why include it
here? Because one of the features hosted on this sited is a GLOSSARY OF TERMS (see the link
along the bottom of the page).
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.sec.gov
 Notes:
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website houses a
plethora of information. Some of it may not be too easy to locate, but determined individuals can find
a variety of useful information. One of the more interesting, historical based resources on this
website permits users to search back to 1993 for company prospectuses. Users can find:
- Mutual Fund Prospectus Database:
o Click on FILINGS & FORMS (EDGAR) link;
o Click on the SEARCH FOR COMPANY FILINGS link;
o From this page, search for both the latest SEC filings as well as the HISTORICAL
EDGAR ARCHIVES for historical prospectus information. The historical link permits
searching back to 1993.
o Searchers can also access mutual fund prospectuses, look up CIK numbers for
companies, access current filing information, and find company and associated filings
from links on this page.
- SIC Code List;
- SEC Rules of Practice;
- Forms;
- Regulatory Actions:
o Information about, and links to, SEC regulatory actions including regulations, proposed
regulations and interpretive releases (amongst other information) can be found on this
page.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.ssa.gov
 Notes:
The Social Security Administration’s website houses a variety of unique information,
including:
- The Annual Report of the Social Security Trustees;
- Fiscal Year 2005 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and the Revised Final Fiscal Year 2004 APP;
- Benefit Calculator:
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Three calculator options are available from this page, and links as well as explanations,
are provided on the initial benefit calculator page.
Option 1, QUICK, provides a simple, rough estimate;
Option 2, ONLINE, provides information similar to what is shown on Social Security
Statements;
Option 3, DETAILED, provides the most precise estimate and must be downloaded and
installed on your computer.
Forms;
Actuarial Resources including links to:
o Actuarial Tables Based on the U.S. Life Tables: 1989-91 (Actuarial Study No. 113, by
Felicitie C. bell & Alice H. Wade, A.S.A.) –
http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/NOTES/as113/study113LOT.html
o Actuarial Publications
o Beneficiary Data
o Trust Fund Data – this page includes links back to 1937.
TAX HISTORY PROJECT
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://taxhistory.tax.org
 Notes:
This website was established in 1995 by Tax Analysts. The site provides information on
the history of U.S. public finance. Some of the more interesting features include:
- Tax History Museum:
o A virtual history of U.S. tax history.
- Presidential Tax Returns:
o Copies of selected presidential tax returns;
o Copies of Vice President Cheney and presidential candidate John Kerry’s returns.
- Newsletter:
o Tax history buffs can also subscribe to a free, online newsletter.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
AT&T
http://www.att.com/directory
WhitePages.com
http://www.whitepages.com
 Notes:
This is one area where the Internet is hit or miss. We’ve tried to include websites that
can get you the contact information you need – and they all seem to work relatively well with the
numbers we tried.
- AT&T Directory Assistance:
o Find a Business by Category:
 Can search by type of business (we followed one of the suggestions and searched
for FLORISTS in Lincoln, Nebraska – got 48 hits, with addresses, telephone
numbers and even maps & driving directions in some circumstances).
o Find a Person:
 Last name, city and state are required fields;
 Provides basic information – address, telephone number as well as maps &
driving directions;
 For a fee, can find more information about the person you’ve looked up.
o Find a Business by Name:
 Business Name, city and state are required fields;
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Did a search for RUNZA in Lincoln, NE and had 14 hits – again the results
provided addresses, telephone numbers and maps/driving directions.
o Other Features include:
 Find a Business by Person or Phone Number;
 Listing of Area Codes;
 Dialing Instructions & Access Codes;
 Country & City Codes;
 Search box along the upper right-hand corner of the page to allow searching of
the entire website.
WhitePages.com
o Find a Person:
 Last Name is the only required field;
 Used the same search (searched for the same person) on this website as did in
AT&T and got the same results.
o Find a Business:
 Can search by Business Name or Type;
 Required fields are Business and State.
o Menu bar along the top of the page also permits searches:
 Reverse Phone;
 Reverse Address;
 Area & Zip Codes.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE – WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.state.gov/s/l/c3562.htm
 Notes:
The U.S. Department of State’s website has a page dedicated to information about Wills,
Trusts and Estates. Users will find links to 3 documents on this page:
- Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Trusts and on their Recognition (1985);
- Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Succession to the Estates of Deceased Persons
(1989);
- UNIDROIT Convention Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will
(Washington, 1973).
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://mapping.usgs.gov/partners/viewonline.html
 Notes:
Okay, okay, okay. Even if you think you would never, ever use it for anything relevant –
you have to check out this website. It just begs to be surfed – at least once. What will you find?
- TerraServer:
o Online access to USGS digital aerial photographs and digital topographic maps;
o Click on the green area and then narrow your search even further to a specific place on
the map;
o Choose one of the famous places listed along the bottom of the page.
- MapMart.com;
o Most of the resources on this site are available for a fee, but users can view samples of a
variety of types of aerial photographs.
- Maptech:
o Users can view Free USGS Topo Maps, NOAA Nautical Charts and Aerial Photos;
o Easy to use drop down menus to search;
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Results can be viewed (and toggled between) Topo Map, Nautical Chart, Aeronautical
Chart or Nav Photo.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.usps.com
 Notes:
Practical . . . solid . . . stable . . . dependable . . . just like the post office, right? Not
necessarily all of those adjectives, but for the most part it is dependable and familiar – and that’s what
makes the website so helpful. Just some practical, easy to access information in a logical place and
organized in a logical, easy-to-use, easy-to-access format. What can you find? Among other things,
the website provides information about:
- Zip Codes:
o Need to send something, but not quite sure if you have the right zip code – or your local
phone book has zip codes, but you’re still have a difficult time figuring out the zip code?
Just click on the FIND A ZIP CODE LINK to track down the correct digits;
o Ever wonder what a ZIP CODE actually is? Or what a CARRIER ROUTE is? Why do
zip codes have those 4 extra digits? Check out the ZIP CODE FAQs link and find out the
answers to these (and other) mail related questions.
- Locating Your Nearest Post Office;
- Calculating Postage;
- Tracking & Confirming Mail;
- Change of Address:
o Allows you to change your address online instead of going to the local post office;
o Provides information about other moving related chores (e.g., connecting your utilities).
- Find a Form:
o Provides a number of postal service forms online – including: applications, change of
address, and authorization to hold mail forms, just to name a few.
URBAN LEGENDS & ONLINE HOAXES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
AFI & Urban Legends Archive
http://urbanlegends.com
HoaxKill
http://www.hoaxkill.com
Urban Legends and Folklore
http://urbanlegends.about.com
Urban Legends Reference Pages
http://www.snopes.com
 Notes:
Okay, it’s happened again. You’re received a email from a friend or a colleague about a
new email virus or gang members driving with headlights off and killing other drivers who flash their
headlights at them. How do you know if the information you’ve heard is real or a hoax – an urban
legend? To help in that quest, we’ve included a few websites that talk about urban legends. If
nothing else, they provide an interesting read for a break during the day.
VIRTUAL CHASE
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.virtualchase.com
 Notes:
According to the website, the purpose of this site is to inform users “about Web sites and
research strategies for finding the law. Founded in 1996, this easy to navigate website is now owned
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by the law firm Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, and offers a variety of information (focused
particularly on research tips and websites).
- Features:
o Articles, guides and teaching materials;
o Internet Research menu along the left-hand side of the page;
o Research Guides menu along the left-hand side of the page.
- Newsletter:
o Free newsletter providing updates on Internet research strategies and resources;
o Subscription information available on the website under the FREE NEWSLETTER link.
- Search:
o Search topically in RESEARCH NEWS or the entire site;
o Browse monthly RESEARCH NEWS Archives.
WORLD CLOCK – TIME ZONES
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock
 Notes:
Hey - want to know what time it is in Paris . . . or Abu Dhabi . . . or how about Kuala
Lumpur? This is the site for you! Not only does time and date.com provide access to a page built on
the World Clock, it also provides links to other interesting tidbits of information:
- World Clock – Time Zones:
o Table listing a number of cities (can sort by city name, by country or by time zone) along
with the current day and time;
o Indicates those cities observing daylight savings time by an asterisk;
o Click on a particular city and more information is provided.
- Provides more information on:
o Other features and related links;
o What if the site is showing the wrong time;
o The World Clock;
o Time Zone abbreviations.
- Related links to:
o Personal World Clock;
o Meeting Planner;
o Fixed Time Calculator.
WORLD FACTBOOK
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook
 Notes:
Sometimes you just never know what information you are going to need – or where to
find it. Sublime, esoteric information that can make you scratch your head (or maybe want to beat
your head against a wall). And YEP, just as the URL suggests, this publication is put out by the CIA
– we’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions about that. A few of the more interesting features
include:
- Select a Country:
o Use the drop down menu to select a country and find out a variety of information about
the country including:
 What the flag looks like;
 The geography of the country;
 Information about the country including its people, the government, the economy
and the military;
 Issues currently important in the country;
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Notes & Definitions
o Provides notes and definitions about certain topics with links to those topics for more
detailed information.
Search
o Not quite sure what you are looking for – or where it would be found if the information
were available on this website? Click on SEARCH THE WORLD FACTBOOK and a
search box appears to permit searching throughout the website.
YAHOO
 Accessed: 4.27.04
 URL:
http://yahoo.com
 Notes:
For less obvious reasons, Yahoo, like Google, is a site that needs to be revisited. We’ve
talk about it in the past because of its search capabilities, but we want to focus here on the directory
side of the website and a smidgeon of the information available on this website.
- Shop Find Connect:
o Categories along the top half of the page; click on REAL ESTATE;
o From there, choose the MORTGAGE AND INSURANCE tab;
o Along the left-hand side of this page, note the FEATURES, particularly the calculators.
- Reference Categories:
o Phone numbers and addresses;
o Quotations;
o Dictionaries;
o Thesauri;
o Encyclopedias;
o Almanacs;
o Statistics.
- Government Categories:
o Documents;
o Ethics;
o Statistics;
o Taxes.
- New Editions along the bottom of the website:
o Daily updates on new information available on Yahoo;
o New & Notable sites;
o Directory Editions;
o Easy access to Yahoo Archives for the previous week.
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Bibliography/Credits/Resources
While many of these sites were “stumbled” upon (or found serendipitously), there are some resources that
need to be recognized as helpful aids in finding others and providing information about those websites.
Those resources are listed below:
InSITE
A current awareness service (listserv) – an annotated publication created and distributed by the Law
Librarians at Cornell Law Library.
 Searchable database as well as current/archived issues found at (click InSITE at webpage):
http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/library
 To subscribe to the email subscription service send the following request [SUBSCRIBE InSITEL <YourFirstName> <YourLastName> to: listproc@cornell.edu
Law-Lib
A listserv for law librarians hosted by the University of California Davis. Without the curiosity and help
of our colleagues and the archives of this listserv, some of these resources would have remained
unexplored and unreported by us. The colleagues who have contributed are too numerous to mention
individually, but their help brings information to our view daily.
LLRX.com
This website is listed above in the resources list, but also needs to be given credit in the Bibliography.
The newsletter/listserv service provided a variety of helpful information and links to resources.
 Website at http://llrx.com;
 To subscribe to the email listserv, click on the SUBSCRIBE tab along the top of the page.
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