Founders Online

The National Archives, with a large assist from the University of Virginia, put up 119,000 documents from the collected papers of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The documents are searchable and they include editorial notations. The collection will continue to grow over time.

The Founders Online is available to the public without charge.

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Unusual U.S. Government Publications, Part Three: Do You Know Oatmeal?

According to United States Food Leaflet No. 6, "you know [oatmeal] is a good breakfast food, but it is even better fixed up for dinner or supper". Learn more here (links to see the other sides of the pamphlet are available on the left side of the Web page).

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25 Greatest Fictional Lawyers

A few years ago, the ABA Journal published an article highlighting the 25 greatest legal movies. The journal compiled the list by asking 12 prominent lawyers who teach film or are con­nected to the business to choose which movies represent the world of lawyers and the law.  Now, they compiled a list of the 25 Greatest Fictional Lawyers. The list includes Frank Galvin, The Verdict, Hans Rolfe, Judgment at Nuremberg, Charles W. Kingsfield Jr., The Paper Chase, Jack McCoy, Law & Order and more.  Many of the movies and television shows from the list are
included in the Library's Feature Films Collection.

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Vine Around the World

For a study breatk, take a look at Vine video snippets from around the world, such as Spain and Italy, here.

If you missed it, Vine is a new app for sharing short video that has become increasingly popular.  So if you see something with a Vine logo, click it and watch. 

Check out Vine here.

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World Database of Happiness

The World Database of Happiness is an archive of research findings on subjective enjoyment of life .
It brings together findings that are scattered throughout many studies and provides a basis for synthetic work.

How does one define happiness and how is it measured?
What goes together with happiness?
Correlational findings on happiness can be compared across nations.
The trends for quality of life in different nations.
 
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Research Resources: Toxics Law Reporter (BNA)

If you are interested in a weekly reporter that provides notification of toxic tort, hazardous waste, and related insurance litigation, from filings to final decisions, try the Toxics Law Reporter. Dates of coverage are from January 24, 1996 to the present.

To access the Toxics Law Reporter (BNA):

• Go to the Library's home page, click "Online Resources"
• Then, click "Environmental Law" link
• Scroll down, click the "Toxics Law Reporter(BNA)" link

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Long Island data

Interested in facts about what is known as Long Island?  Check out Long Island Index which published data on the economy, population, housing and education. The site includes an interactive map of Long Island along with discussions of issues of interest to Long Islanders, such as upgrading the LIRR .

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Unusual U.S. Government Publications, Part Two: Dr. Seuss Fights Malaria

From an NPR article:

“Before he cooked up green eggs or taught us to count colorful fish, Dr. Seuss was a captain in the U.S. Army. And during World War II, the author and illustrator, whose given name was Theodor Geisel, spent a few years creating training films and pamphlets for the troops.

One of Geisel's Army cartoons was aimed at preventing malaria outbreaks among GIs by urging them to use nets and keep covered up.”  Read his malaria prevention pamphlet here.


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OH HAI TWITTR, U SPEEK LOLCATZ NAO?

Are you bored with Twitter in your own language? You can change your Twitter settings to LOLCATZ.

"Twitter quietly added a new (and still experimental language option...one for the Cheezburger cognoscenti.  Under Settings > Language, just between Korean and Malay, you'll find this curious designation: Lolcat - LOLCATZ (beta)."   Read more about it here.

If you want to get crazy with the LOLCATZ language, there is a translator at: http://speaklolcat.com/

KTHXBYE!

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Umbrellas!

Remember that the Law Library lends umbrellas.  You do not need to forgo that much needed lunch break because it is raining and you are not prepared.  The umbrellas are available at the Circulation Desk.

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