From NCBI News…. PubMed’s new AbstractPlus display shows the titles of the top five related Articles and is now the default display for single records. The new format provides seamless access to the powerful pre-computed similarities available as Related Articles in the PubMed database. Read More about AbstractPlus
Search grids for effective and comprehensive searches for alternatives to animals used in research and teaching are available on the UC Davis Center for Animal Alternatives Web Site. A description of the grids and how to use them was published in Animal Welfare, volume 14: 287-289, 2005: “Effective searching of the scientific literature for alternatives: … Continued
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The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative program that provides increased access to information on the nation’s biological resources. To learn more about NBII or to access biological information, go to http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt.
Today the bald eagle is expected to be removed from the endangered species list. In 1940 Congress noted the decline of the national bird, passing the Bald Eagle Protection Act making it illegal to harm or sell bald eagles with out a permit. Bald eagles were added to the Endangered Species list in 1967 preceding … Continued
The Map Library has created digital versions of historical Tennessee topographical maps. These out of print maps are in 7.5 minute ratio. Click browse in the left column to explore the collection http://www.lib.utk.edu/cic/tnmap/index.html
Come to Blooms Days 2007 at the UT Gardens. The event will be held on Saturday, June 23rd from 9:00am – 6:00pm and on Sunday, June 24th from 11:00am – 5:00pm. Blooms Days is filled with fun kid activities, vendors, workshops, and live music. You can purchase tickets online and learn more about Blooms Days … Continued
Jackson, Roland. Bonnaroo Music Festival [videorecording] New York, N.Y. Sanctuary Records, BMG Distribution p2002 DVD: M1630.18 .B655 2002 This 2-DVD set presents the 2002 Bonnaroo Festival held in Manchester, Tennessee. Includes performances by Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio, Phil Lesh and Friends, String Cheese Incident, Ben Harper, Ween, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson, Galactic, Gov’t mule, Jurassic 5, … Continued
Jackson, Roland. Performance Practice: A Dictionary Guide for Musicians. New York: Routledge, 2005. Ref. ML100 .J29 2005 This dictionary guide is designed to assist the performer in finding a quick reference to performance practice throughout the history of music. Entries are assigned dates (i.e. 17th-20th c.), and cross references are given whenever appropriate. Articles on topics … Continued
On June 15, 1934, Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially established by The National Park Service (NPS). The park was created to protect the last of the southern Appalachian forest which once covered more than 4 million acres, but was virtually eliminated by logging and fire. Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts nearly 10 … Continued