Selected Internet Resources M-O
Maps, Medical Care, Military
(U.S.), Motion Pictures, Moving,
Museums, Music, Mythology,
Names, Nuclear Power Plants, Nursing
Homes, Occupations
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- Maps
(See also Atlases,
Geography)
- Yahoo!
Maps
Offers detailed maps based on information given by the user. Can also generate
driving directions between two points and distances. Provides printable versions
of maps and directions
Access/Source: Yahoo!.
- MapQuest
Includes a world-wide "Interactive Atlas" and driving directions in
the U.S. Provides printable versions of maps and directions.
Access/Source: GeoSystems Global Corporation.
- Medical Care
(See also: Health,
Drugs,
Physicians,
Dentists)
- Achoo - On-line Healthcare Services
"Achoo acts as a jump point and information resource for the medical community
and all other Internet users interested in healthcare information." A comprehensive
directory of medical information on the Internet.
Access/Source: Achoo Online Services.
- CBS HealthWatch
"Offers an assortment of featured topics or health channels, including Cancer,
Health and Wellness, Heart Health, Mental Health/Depression, Weight Management
and many more."
Access/Source: Medscape, Inc.
- healthfinder
"Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, databases, web
sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and
not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable health information for the
public."
Also available in Spanish
and for kids.
Access/Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Local Health Resources
A list of health resources available in Clearwater, Pinellas County and surrounding
areas.
Access/Source: Clearwater Public Library System
- MedicineNet
Includes diseases & treatments, pharmacy/drugs, a medical dictionary, first
aid information, and more.
Access/Source: MedicineNet, Inc.
- MEDLINE
Health topics, current health news, drug information, dictionary as well as doctor
search resources and many other resources.
Access/Source: U. S. National Library of Medicine/National
Institute of Health
- MEDLINEplus:
Hispanic American Health Resources
Links to news, resources dealing with prevention/screening, research, specific
conditions, law and policy, organizations and more, including links in Spanish.
U. S. National Library of Medicine/National Institute of
Health
- MedSpeak
A dictionary of medical terms for non-medical people.
Access/Source: Medical Library Association
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and
Therapy
"The Merck Manual is the most widely used medical text in the world. Written
by over 300 experts, it covers all but the most obscure disorders... [It describes]
symptoms, common clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and virtually all the
disorders that a general internist might encounter." Access is free but
registration is required.
Access/Source: Merck & Co., Inc.
- The National Cancer
Institute
National Cancer Institute's information page. Includes links to CancerNet,
cancerTrials, and the
Cancer Information Service.
Access/Source: National Cancer Institute
- Spine Universe
Offers information about many spine-related problems from degenerative disk problems
to arthritis.
Access/Source: SpineUniverse.com
- Stuttering Foundation of America
"free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their
families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering."
Access/Source: Stuttering Foundation of America
- Top
Ten Health Consumers Web Sites
These web sites are evaluated "based on the following criteria: credibility,
sponsorship/authorship, content, audience, currency, disclosure, purpose, links,
design, interactivity, and disclaimers."
Access/Source: Medical Library Association
- Military Information (U.S.)
- Where to find Military
Information
A comprehensive list of links to all sorts of U.S. Military information. Includes:
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Department of Defense information.
Access/Source: Dudley Knox Library
- Motion Pictures/Movies
(See also Theatre,
Plays)
- Internet Movie Database
"The database aims to capture any and all information associated with movies
from across the world, starting with the earliest cinema, going through to the
very latest releases and even movies still in production." Search by film
title, person's name, or use any of several advanced search features. Entries
include plot summaries, character names, ratings, years of release, running times,
movie trivia, and much, much more.
Access/Source: The Internet Movie Database Ltd.
- Based on the Book
A listing of movies that are based on books, short stories, and plays. Searchable
by movie title, book title, movie release year, and book author.
Access/Source: Mid-Continent Public Library
- Moving/Relocation
(See also: Cities
& Towns)
- Moving.com
Information and services for relocation.
Access/Source: Moving.com
- Sperling's Best Places
City compare, cost of living calculator, a survey that finds your "best
place", school statistics, crime rates, climates. U.S. focus with some worldwide
information.
Access/Source: Bert Sperling
- Museums
- MuseumLink - Museum of Museums
Links to museums in the United States and Canada. Also lists virtual museums.
Access/Source: MuseumLink
- Music
(See also: Lyrics)
- All-Music Guide
Comprehensive online music database that can be searched by artist, album title,
or song title. Entries include artist biographical information, album titles,
song titles, release dates, ratings, label information, and more.
Access/Source: AMG.
- Music
for the Nation
"Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music contains more than 62,500 pieces
of historical sheet music registered for copyright: more than 15,000 registered
during the years 1820-1860 and more than 47,000 registered during the years 1870-1885.
Included are popular songs, operatic arias, piano music, sacred and secular choral
music, solo instrumental music, method books and instructional materials, and
music for band and orchestra. The collection documents the attitudes and tastes
of a bygone era with music of many varieties and sources, all of it published
in the United States."
Access/Source: Library of Congress
- Mythology
- Bulfinch's Mythology
"The Age of Fable or Stories of Gods and Heros" by Thomas Bulfinch."
A standard in the field of Greek and Roman mythology.
Access/Source: WebCom.
- Encyclopedia Mythica
"This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, magic, and more. It contains...definitions
of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters
from all over the world."
Access/Source: pantheon.org.
- Names
- Popular Baby Names
U.S. Social Security Administration site of most popular baby names. Searchable
by year, name state, gender.
Access/Source: U.S. Social Security Administration
- Nuclear Power Plants
- U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Information about nuclear power plants and the civilian use of nuclear materials.
Access/Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Nursing Homes
- Guide
to Nursing Home Charges in Florida
A searchable directory of Florida nursing homes. Also includes tips on choosing
a nursing home.
Access/Source: Agency for Health Care Administration.
- Nursing Home Compare
Provides "detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and
Medicaid certified nursing home in the country."
Access/Source: United States Medicare.
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- Occupations
(See also: Job
Hunting, Wage
Surveys)
- O*Net - Occupational Information
Network
"A comprehensive database system for collecting, organizing, describing,
and disseminating data on job characteristics and worker attributes. O*NET replaces
the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and provides a new conceptual framework
that reflects the advanced technologies, adaptable workplace structures, and
wide-ranging skills required by today's changing workplace."
Access/Source: Department of Labor.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
"The Government's premier publication on career guidance, provides essential
information about prospective changes in the world of work and the qualifications
that will be needed by tomorrow's workers." Includes occupation descriptions,
qualifications, employment outlook, and earnings.
Access/Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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