Wonder of the Day

Wonderopolis -- "Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease" -- posts a new concept for consideration each day.  Today's theme is "When is Sugar Too Much of a Good Thing?" 

http://wonderopolis.org/

Pinterest

This is a fun site for crafters and those looking for interesting recipes, inspiration or products.  Pinterest collects all sorts of ideas and recommended sites from members, but you don't have to join to enjoy scrolling through.

http://www.pinterest.com

Pool Safely

Pool safety tips for parents, pool operators, etc. "Pool Safely" is a campaign of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

http://www.poolsafely.gov/

Environmental Health News

Environmental news collected from a variety of reliable sources like the New York Times and L. A. Times. You can also subscribe to their free email news update called Above the Fold.

http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/

Travel + Leisure

Check out some of the unusual lists on this site -- such as "World's Greatest Elevator Views" or "Chef's Favorite U.S. Restaurants."

http://www.travelandleisure.com/

AgWeb

A site from the publishers of Farm Journal that may be of interest to many Iowa patrons. All sorts of agriculture news including upcoming workshops and free e-newsletters. It was recently chosen as a"Cool Site of the Day."

http://www.agweb.com/

Theta Music Trainer

Train your ear for pitch and tone and improve your knowledge of music theory.

http://trainer.thetamusic.com/

H.O.B.B.I.T.I.S.H.

Hobbit fans will enjoy this collection of illustrations from various editions of Tolkien's work.

http://pblancho.free.fr/index.html

Money Rules

Follow the link to this video presentation by university instructor Bill Pratt. The 60-minute program explains the basic information that all young adults need to know about managing money.

http://www.educationquest.org/moneyrules.asp

YouTube Copyright School

A fun way to learn about copyright law related to sites like YouTube.

http://lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/new-youtube-copyright-school-04-14-11/

Animal All Stars

"Pig and Pup Find Love" is this week's post on Purina's Animal All Stars -- for animal lovers at http://purinaanimalallstars.yahoo.com/?v=8792935.

Consider Edible Landscaping

Think about these ideas for your garden this year:

http://www.rosalindcreasy.com/edible-landscaping-basics/

Peeps Show

The Washington Post is holding its Peeps Diorama Contest again this year. Check out last year's winners and watch for new winners to be announced soon.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/magazine/peeps2010/index.html

NHLBI Publications

Publications of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Includes recipes. Most publications are printable from the site, others may be ordered. Good stuff for Heart Awareness Month.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pubs/pub_gen.htm

Hands-Only CPR

Learn the latest technique for saving lives from the American Heart Association.

http://handsonlycpr.org/