Research Topics

F

Film, Video |
Finance |
Fire
|
Firearms
(see also Gun Control) |
Fish |
Food and Food Safety |
Forensic Science
(aka Forensics, Forensic Medicine) - see Crime,
Other word choices include: Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensics, Forensic Science, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Evidence, Criminal Investigation, Crime Laboratories |


Film, Video

See Film, Video on the Research Websites page for a complete listing of:


Finance

FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
URL:
http://www.fdic.gov/
"An independent agency of the federal government. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) preserves and promotes public confidence in the U.S. financial system by insuring deposits in banks and thrift institutions for at least $250,000; by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to the deposit insurance funds; and by limiting the effect on the economy and the financial system when a bank or thrift institution fails." [08/10]

Fire

Fire Statistics
URL:http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=951&URL
=Research%20&%20Reports/Fire%20statistics

From NFPA, the National Fire Protection Association, some reports go back to the mid 80's. Statistics on causes of fire, the occupation of firefighting, historical information on fires. [06/10]
NFPA, National Fire Protection Association
URL: http://www.nfpa.org
"The authority on fire, electrical and building safety.
" [06/10]
NFPA Journal
URL: http://www.nfpa.org/journalOnlineArchive.asp?categoryID=1351&src=NFPAJournal
Full-text articles relating to fires, from NFPA,
the National Fire Protection Association. Archives back to September, 2001. [06/10]


Firearms

ATF Online
URL: http://www.atf.gov/
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U. S. Department of Justice. "Its unique responsibilities include protecting the public and reducing violent crime. ATF enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco diversion, firearms, explosives, and arson."
[01/10]
Firearms and Crime Statistics
URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/guns.htm
Statistics on guns and crime with links to additional statistical sites. U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. [02/06]
Firearms Statistics
URL: http://www.atf.gov/statistics/
Statistical information from 1998 to present >> "Annual Firearms Manufacturers and Export Report" and "Firearms Trace Data" from 2006 >> present. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). [01/10]
State Laws and Public Ordinances: Firearms (2008 - 29th edition)
URL: http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/state-laws/29th-edition/
State by state information regarding firearms. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). [Check the library for a print version.]
[06/10]
See also Gun Control

Fish, Fishing

Take me Fishing
URL: http://www.takemefishing.org
State by state information for boating and fishing, how tos, more.
[05/10]

Food and Food Safety

FDA Press Releases and Talk Papers
URL: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/hpnews.html
"The FDA News" and other publications have articles related to food safety, with current issues and searchable archives. U. S. Food and Drug Administration.
[02/06]
foodandhealth.com: Food and Health Communications
URL: http://foodandhealth.com/
Interesting websites that tries to include all things food. All FHC nutrition education products meet the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid (government website) goals. Food and Health Communications has partnered with MyPyramid.
[06/10]
MyPyramid.gov
URL: http://www.mypyramid.gov/
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: 1) Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and 2) Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics. [06/10]
www.FoodSafety.gov: Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
URL: http://www.foodsafety.gov/
"FoodSafety.gov is a gateway website that provides links to selected government food safety-related information." Searchable, browsable website includes news and safety alerts, consumer advice, and sections on industry assistance, illnesses, product complaints, food borne pathogens, national food safety programs, federal, state, and government agencies.
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. [02/06]

See also Nutrition


Forensic Science
Other word choices include: Crime, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensics, Forensic Science, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Evidence, Criminal Investigation, Crime Laboratories


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