Hello Cupcake!

Some fun video demonstrations of easy cupcake decorating techniques. (Yes. This is a book, too.)

http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/

Privacy Revolution

From ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom -- http://www.privacyrevolution.org/. Notice that Privacy Week is coming up May 2-8!

Flower Garden

Click anywhere on the blank page to see your flowers sprout up!

http://www.procreo.jp/labo/flower_garden.swf

Name Engine

Ever wonder how to pronounce the name of a celebrity, athlete or other well-known person correctly? This site can help.

http://thenameengine.com/

Haiti Earthquake 2010

An index to information about the recent earthquake and about Haiti in general. From the MCEER (Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research) Center at the University of Buffalo.

http://mceer.buffalo.edu/infoservice/disasters/Haiti-Earthquake-2010.asp

39 Photo Effects and Tools

Tuxpi Picture Editor -- gives you special effects for your jpg png or gif images.

http://www.tuxpi.com/

Academic Earth

Free video courses from leading universities.

http://www.academicearth.org/

All Things Christmas

This site has information about traditions, recipes, games to pass the time until Santa arrives, etc.

http://www.allthingschristmas.com/

Most Over-Looked Tax Deductions

Check this list when you're ready to prepare your income tax returns for 2009!

http://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/article/108262/the-most-overlooked-tax-deductions

Nature Watch

90-second radio clips about wildlife and nature subjects

http://www.naturewatch.com/

"60 Seconds in the Life of . . ."

Video clips of all sorts of things -- birds, crabs, machines, etc. Just for fun!

http://www.ironicsans.com/60_seconds/

United States Global Change Research Program

"Integrating federal research on climate and global change" -- http://www.globalchange.gov/

GreenBiz.com

Business and the green economy -- http://www.greenbiz.com/ -- articles on greener plastics, creating green jobs, America's 10 Greenest Brands, etc.

H1N1 - What To Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms

From the CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm. Also notice the YouTube video link near the bottom of the page.

Academic Info

An extensive list of educational resources including online degrees, education blogs and subject guides for research (examples: environmental organizations, film studies, Russian history, Victorian England).

http://www.academicinfo.net/

Curriki

Learning resources for primary and secondary education. Over 55,000 educators share curricula using wiki technology. Includes ice breakers for the first day, Power Point presentations, and complete lesson plans.

http://www.curriki.org

United We Serve

This website connects volunteers with service opportunities. Get involved!

http://www.serve.gov

WORD! A Glossary of Medical Words for Kids

The KidsHealth site has other health information as well -- and is available in Spanish!

http://kidshealth.org/kid/word/

Rebecca's Pocket: Summer Reading Lists

Lots of reading lists gathered together in one spot at http://www.rebeccablood.net/archive/reading_lists/summer_2009/.

How Products are Made

Fun educational site for kids. Find out how marshmallows and golf balls are made. Includes inventor biographies as well.

http://www.madehow.com/