Minneapolis Public Library - Our Selected WebLinks http://www.mplib.org/listnew.asp What's new in Our Selected WebLinks at the Minneapolis Public Library. en-us Minneapolis Public Library - Our Selected WebLinks http://www.mplib.org/images/rsslogo.jpg http://www.mplib.org/list.asp 2007 Breakthrough Awards http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5060 Popular Mechanics Magazine sponsors the Breakthrough Awards. They are given for simple, low-cost, technological innovations that solve common problems for people living in impoverished communities around the world. Links to videos and articles that demostrate inventions that have won the award. 60second science http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5062 Scientific American Magazine creates these 60 second podcasts, videos, and articles to inform, entertain and inspire its readers.They feature news and commentary on hot topics in science and technology. Autotropolis http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5055 New and used car research, including a Green Car Buying Guide, and Car Dealership Locator. Energy Bulletin http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5053 A clearinghouse for information regarding the peak in global energy supply. Includes a peak oil primer and links. Housing + Transportation Affordability Index http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5052 Analyzes such variables as household income, transit use, and residential density – to determine the cost of transportation as percent of income. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5057 Detailed crash test results for vehicles, plus news releases on auto safety, consumer brochures and videos. Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5064 Brush up on word problems or sharpen your wits, here are math games and puzzles from algebra, arithmetic, geoometry, fractals and more. Less Lawn http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5059 Tired of mowing a lawn? Here are many ideas for replacing grass with low maintenance garden features. Minnesota Home Ownership Center http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5056 A resource for preventing home foreclosure in Minnesota. Ollie Saves the Planet http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5050 Explore environmental activities with Ollie and friends through games, puzzles and projects. Periodic Table of Comic Books http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5063 Learn about the chemical elements through classic comic book adventures. Post Carbon Institute http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5054 Research, project tools, education and information to implement proactive strategies to adapt to an energy constrained world. Recycle MORE Minnesota http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5049 A joint effort between the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Recycling Association of Minnesota to help increase awareness about recycling throughout the state. Right-to-Know Network http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5065 A collection of environmental databases are accessible from this site, provided by OMB Watch. ROTOWIRE http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5048 Website devoted to a broad range of fantasy sports and games. Small Business Ratio Calculators http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5066 These calculators help measure the financial health of a company for owners, managers, and investors. Solar Decathlon http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5061 The U.S. Dept. of Energy sponsors this competition for university teams to design houses in which everything is powered by solar energy. Recent winning designs are showcased here along with descriptions of all the products used to create them. Twin Cities Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Toolkit http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5051 Detailed presentations on efforts to date in the Twin Cities to develop TOD projects. Vampire Energy http://www.mplib.org/urlcount.asp?URL=5058 Find out how much household appliances add to your energy bill when they are in passive standby mode.