Japan Disaster Information from National Library of Medicine

"Japan Earthquake, Tsunami, and Radiation Event - March 2011"
"Resources on this page may help with understanding the health issues related to the devastating Japan earthquake, tsunami, and possible nuclear power plant disruptions. Resources from the National Library of Medicine, US federal agencies, and other key resources are listed for responders, health professionals, and the general public."

Information Guide on Earthquake in Japan

Info on Earthquake in Japan from University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries

DocuBase Article: Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being

DocuBase Article: Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being from the White House Council on Women and Girls was created by President Obama in early 2009 contains up to date facts on the status of women.
Full Text available via the White House Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being

Use of Social Networking, Cell Phones and Internet Around the World

Computer and Cell Phone Usage Up Around the World
Global Publics Embrace Social Networking
From the Pew Global Attitudes Project, a project of the Pew Research Center

Scientist Say Lake Huron In "Fair" Condition

Scientist Say Lake Huron In "Fair" Condition from Nature Conservacy Lake Huron Biodiversity Conservation Strategy from ConserveOnline "The Sweetwater Sea: An International Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Lake Huron" Full Technical Report and Summary available.

National Lakes Assessment: A Collaborative Survey of the Nation’s Lakes

“I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore” from the Government Book Blog on the first assessment of lakes across the continental United States by the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water.

Vital Signs: Binge Drinking Among High School Students and Adults --- United States, 2009

Vital Signs: Binge Drinking Among High School Students and Adults --- United States, 2009
From Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)October 8, 2010
"Background: Binge drinking was responsible for more than half of the estimated 79,000 deaths and two thirds of the estimated 2.3 million years of potential life lost as a result of excessive drinking each year in the United States during 2001--2005."