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OS/2 Frequently Asked Questions List
http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/os2/user.html

A collection of various FAQs and other information about the OS/2 operating system. Part of The OS/2 WWW Homepage.

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• Computers & Internet » Platforms » OS/2

The List
http://www.thelist.com/

Searchable directory of over 3000 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) world-wide. Also browsable geographically. Entries include contact and rate information.

This item appears in the following category:
• Computers & Internet » Internet

The LINGUIST List
http://www.linguistlist.org/

Contains extensive information about on- and off-line linguistic resources, a searchable archive of the e-mail discussion list, plus Ask a Linguist, "designed to be a place where anyone interested in language or linguistics can ask a question and get the response of a professional."

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• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » Linguistics

List of Yiddish Words and Expressions
http://www.pass.to/glossary/

This source is a list of Yiddish words and expressions. They are listed by the Yiddish term, and each term supplies an English translation. It does not have a search feature. Users can jump to a specific letter in the dictionary through the appropriate link. Users even have the opportunity to make a hard copy of the glossary.

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• Reference » Dictionaries » Translation » English Translation Dictionaries

List of Anonymous FTP Servers by Subject
http://w2.eff.org/Net_culture/Net_info/EFF_Net_Guide/EEGTTI_...

This page links to descriptions and addresses of 40 anonymous FTP sites listed by subject (from Amiga to Pets to XWindows). Note: This site does not link the user to the FTP site using via the Web; it simply displays the FTP address and a brief description of each site. This page is part of the FTP section of EFF's (Extended) Guide to the Internet.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet » FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Harley Hahn's Master List of Usenet Newsgroups
http://www.harley.com/usenet/

A searchable, browsable, subject-organized listing of Usenet groups.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet » Usenet

The Movies Cliches List
http://www.moviecliches.com/

Lists of movie cliches, organized in alphabetical categories, such as "asteroids", "money", "villains", etc; and of top grossing movies and movies with alternate versions.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
http://www.cyndislist.com/

A massive index of links to genealogy-related resources on the Web. The majority are categorized & cross-referenced in over 180 categories. No annotations and few descriptions, but a very comprehensive index to all sorts of genealogy-related Internet resources. Mailing list and blog are also available.

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• Reference » Genealogy

The History Guy: The War List
http://www.historyguy.com/index.html

"Hello, and welcome to The History Guy Website! Here you will find links and content pages to use in researching politics and history. " Includes sections on American Politics and Government, Historical Personalities, Governments of the World, Military History, and New and Recent Conflicts of the World.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Law, Government & Political Science
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » Military » Military History

List of Statutory Citations of State FOI Laws
http://www.missouri.edu/~foiwww/citelist.html

This collection of web sites from the University of Missouri-Columbia contains basic statutes about open meetings and open records for each state. Many states have multiple statutes that provide exemptions.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » US State & Regional

Uchronia: The Alternate History List
http://www.uchronia.net/

"An annotated bibliography of novels, stories, essays and other material involving the 'what ifs' of history. Such texts may also be called as alternate histories, alternative histories, allohistories, uchronia, counterfeit worlds, counterfactuals, negative histories, etc."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Science Fiction & Fantasy

JobHunt: A Meta-List of On-Line Job-Search Resources and Services
http://www.job-hunt.org/index.html

A large list of links to online jobs, job search sites and sites with more lists related to job hunting. Jobs are not actually listed here but the links are categorized by type of career and are divided into commercial and non-commercial sites. There are also links to companies which provide information about employment opportunities online.

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• Business & Economics » Employment » Job Searching & Employee Recruiting

New Comic Book Releases List
http://www.comiclist.com/

"What will you find at this site? You'll find out which comics came out this week, which ones came out last week, which ones might come out next week, which ones were late, which ones were cancelled, who publishes them, who creates them, where you can buy them, news about comic books... and that's JUST the beginning..."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Comics

CICA Graphics List Image File Formats
http://www.abc.se/~m10145/media_tech/image_formats.html

This site lists the file types of computer image files such as ".gif", ".jpeg", etc. and addresses conversion filters that support those formats.

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• Computers & Internet » Art, Imaging, & Multimedia

The List of Popes
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12272b.htm

Provides a biography of all 265 Popes of the Roman Catholic Church from 32 AD to the present. Includes a detailed entry for Pope John Paul II with links to online speeches and writings.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Christianity » Christian Denominations & Sects » Roman Catholic Church
• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Leading Figures
• Reference » Biographies

Transformation Stories List
http://www.transformationlist.com/

"A list of books and other works, mostly (but not quite exclusively) SF/fantasy/horror, that use unusual physical or mental transformation as a theme or a major plot device."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Grand List of Console Role Playing Game Cliches
http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/73208/

Spending too much time online and in character? Then you'll love this site about role playing cliches. It covers everything from the loss of the peasant village to weird people who always join your party.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games » Role-Playing

Jewish Food Mailing List Archive
http://www.jewishfood-list.com/

This archive site collects kosher recipes from over 1200 members; also included are kitchen anecdotes and some Jewish humor.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Ethnic
• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Recipes & Cookbooks

Folklore Discussion List
http://listserv.tamu.edu/archives/folklore.html

The archives of the folklore discussion list at Texas A&M University. You can join the list, search the archives, or browse by date.

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• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Folklore

Information Economics and Policy - List of Issues
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01676245

This site has links to abstracts and articles from the Information and Economics Policy journal. It provides an interdisciplinary and international forum for publications in economics and policy, addressing issues in telecommunications and information technology, including regulatory issues. It includes research papers, short contributions and surveys of interest for researchers, professionals, expert advisors, professional groups, government institutions and businesses connected with policy making and influencing the area of information.

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• Business & Economics » Economics

The Laws List
http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/

An impressive glossary of physics-related terms and concepts.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Science & Technology » Astronomy
• Science & Technology » Physics

MIT List of Radio Stations on the Internet
http://www.radio-locator.com/

Searchable directory of international radio stations with web sites and/or bitcasters (sites which broadcast on the Web).

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Radio

The Phobia List
http://phobialist.com/

Very long list of names of phobias sorted in order of the phobia and of the thing being feared. Also has some information about phobias, quotations about fear, and a list of phobia resources.

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• Social Sciences » Psychology

The Master List of Comic Book Stores and Trading Card Stores
http://www.the-master-list.com/

"An indexed list of comic book and trading card stores in the United States and Canada." Search for a store, or browse by state/province.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Comics

Sexual Harassment Hotline Resource List
http://www.feminist.org/911/harass.html

The Feminist Majority Foundation has provided information about sexual assault hotlines across the country. You key in the initial of any state and can browse listings of hotlines. The information provided includes the name, address and phone number of the organization as well as the types of assistance provided and the hours staffed. In addition to this useful information, there are facts about sexual assault and links to other sites.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Social Sciences » Gender & Sexuality
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare

Roots Surname List Name Finder
http://rsl.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/rslsql.cgi

The Roots Surname List (RSL) is a list of surnames with associated dates and locations that is intended to help genealogical researchers locate others interested in sharing and comparing data about the same families." This is a searchable front end to the RSL database. Be sure to read the README file first, so you'll understand the output.

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• Reference » Genealogy

The Union List of Artist Names
http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabulari...

The ULAN database is a structured vocabulary of artist names that can be used to increase accessibility for catalogers and researchers. Its scope is global and covers artists from antiquity to present. "For ULAN, artists represent creators who have been involved in the design or production of architecture or visual arts that are of the type collected by art museums." Some entries include biographical articles.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Cataloging
• Reference » Biographies » Artists & Architects

CyberJournalist List -- J-Blogs (Professional journalists’ Weblogs)
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/cyberjournalists.php

List of blogs published on professional news sites. CyberJournalist.net provides resources, commentary, and news in regards to how the Internet, media convergence and new technologies are changing journalism. The entire site, written and published by Jonathon Dube, an award-winning print and online journalist, offers various resources (and other blogs) dealing with journalism, news, news coverage, and blogging.

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• Reference Blogs » Journalism & Mass Media Blogs
• Reference Blogs » Journalism & Mass Media Blogs

Anonymous FTP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) List
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/ftp-list/faq/

This document gives answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about Anonymous FTP.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet » FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Web Sites You Can Trust, The CAPHIS Top 100 List
http://caphis.mlanet.org/consumer/index.html

The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS), an interest section of the Medical Library Association, offers links to websites "CAPHIS members and other librarians with a resource to use in their daily practice and teaching." Topic areas include general, men's, women's, and senior health.

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• Health & Medical Sciences

A List Apart: For People Who Make Websites
http://www.alistapart.com/

This online web magazine covers topics associated with "design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on techniques and benefits of designing with web standards." All of its articles are free and available from the site, and each article has a section to leave comments.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet » World Wide Web

alt.support.asthma FAQ
http://www.radix.net/~mwg/asthma-gen.html

This posting contains a list of frequently asked questions and answers about asthma, including its symptoms, causes, and forms of treatment. It should be of interest to anyone who has asthma or knows someone who does. Please be aware that the information in this FAQ is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for consulting with a doctor. Although every effort is made to keep this information accurate, this FAQ should not be used as an authoritative reference.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Respiratory & Lung Disease » Asthma

The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development
http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/sustvl.html

"A comprehensive list of Internet sites dealing with sustainable development, including organisations, projects and activities, electronic journals, libraries, references and documents, databases, directories or metadatabases " Hosted by the WWW Virtual Library.

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• Science & Technology » Environmental Sciences & Ecology

Louis Kessler's Genealogical Program Links
http://www.lkessler.com/gplinks.shtml

An organized and annotated list of web sites with a comprehensive selection of computer software programs for genealogists. Included is the author's subjective opinion about each program.

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• Reference » Genealogy

Crocodilians
http://crocodilian.com/

A site dedicated to crocodiles. Includes information about crocodile biology (including breeding and behavior), a species list, audio files of crocodile sounds, and bibliography of Internet resources.

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• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Zoology » Reptiles & Amphibians

Search Engine Showdown
http://searchengineshowdown.com/

"Search Engine Showdown, the users' guide to Web searching, compares and evaluates Internet search engines from the searcher's perspective." Detailed comparison of Web search engines and information on how to search the Web effectively. A review and list of features for each of the search engines, search strategies, statistics, and search engine news.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet » World Wide Web » Web Searching Guides

Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
http://www.rgco.org/

"RGC(O) helps individuals and communities address gambling in a healthy and responsible way, through information, awareness/prevention, professional development, research." This site provides users with access to InfoBase, an extensive online library resource for gambling reports, research and news, as well as a list of resources for those affected by gambling. A directory of problem gambling care and treatment providers and links to other gambling-related sites are also provided.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games » Gambling
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Addictions » Process

Living the Legacy: The Women's Rights Movement 1848 - 1998
http://www.legacy98.org/

Living the Legacy contains numerous articles about the history of the women's movement and current issues, a timeline, and list of relevant women's organizations. The website was created by the National Women's History Project, an educational nonprofit organization, for the 150th anniversary of the Women's Rights Movement.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History
• Social Sciences » Gender & Sexuality » Women » Women's History
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Era » 19th Century History

Historical Maps of the Americas
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/history_americas.h...

Over sixty historical maps of various places in the Caribbean and North, South, and Central America with citations and file sizes. Plus a list of links to other historical map websites arranged by region.

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• Regional & Country Information » Caribbean

Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games
http://gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca/

This museum website maintains an online list of games from all over the world with descriptions and pictures. You can find games alphabetically or by geographical region. Also included here are exhibits on different kinds of games or popular themes.

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• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Festivals, Holidays, and Games » Games

Mathematicians of the African Diaspora
http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/

This website is intended to exhibit the accomplishments of the peoples of Africa and the African Diaspora within the Mathematical Sciences.It includes an array of information ranging from famous mathematician profiles, women's history, database of computer scientists, astronomers, and physicists. It also provides educational statistics regarding the number of Ph.d.s granted and percentage of African Americans in science related careers. It also has job postings, links to Black mathematician journals, and a list of recent deaths of prominent scientists.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » African/African-American
• Science and Technology » Mathematics » Mathematicians
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Region » North American History » United States History » African-American History » Science

Freedom to Read -- Censorship in Canada: Challenged Books and Magazines
http://freedomtoread.ca/

Contains information about banned books and censorship in Canada. Provides information about Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Also contains links to Freedom to Read artwork and posters, censorship news, and a list of books and magazines banned in Canada over the past few decades.

This item appears in the following category:
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Issues » Censorship

BPD Sanctuary
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/borderline/

Offers articles about BPD from both doctors and patients; an Ask the Therapist service, discussion forums, and a list of resources for getting help with Borderline Personality Disorder. Also has information about self-injury.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Mental Health » Personality Disorders

American Film Institute's 100 Years...100 Movies
http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/movies.aspx

"This is the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest Movies, selected by AFI's blue-ribbon panel of more than 1,500 leaders of the American movie community. Click on movie titles to find out more" about each film.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies

Art Nouveau World Wide
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/artnouveau/en/

"The site provides an overview of the Art Nouveau movement. It features a sensitive map showing the centres of the Movement in Europe, plus a list by town and country of centres in Europe and America. These link to ideas, artists or buildings of relevance to Art Nouveau in that area. Also included are lists of artists, architects, designers, FAQ¹s, forthcoming related exhibitions, museums, and other links."

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Architecture
• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Graphic Arts & Design

ForeignMBA.com
http://www.foreignmba.com/

ForeignMBA.com is an excellent resource for students from other countries considering pursuing their MBA in the United States. It contains school profiles, lifestyle adjustment advice and much more. Of particular interest is an unofficial list of companies known to hire foreign nationals. For employers, this web site offers information on immigration policies and other considerations when hiring someone from a different country.

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• Business & Economics
• Business & Economics » Employment » Job Searching & Employee Recruiting
• Education » Higher Education » Graduate & Professional

The Internet Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy List
http://sites.google.com/site/sftop100/

List of the Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy books, as rated by anyone who takes the time to send their votes in to the site. The list is updated monthly and books are ranked by their diffused averages.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Science Fiction & Fantasy
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

Positive Atheism
http://www.positiveatheism.org/

"One purpose of Positive Atheism Magazine is to discuss the nature of atheism and to educate the public about atheism." Includes an extensive archive of editorials, news, and book reviews, plus historical atheist writings, several pages of Web links, and the "Big List of Quotations."

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Atheism & Agnosticism

U.S. Immigration: A guide to the visa and green card process
http://www.visa2003.com/

This site provides general information, not legal advice, on applying for a visa, green card, or permanent residency in the U.S. Includes a FAQ list and news about immigration.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » United States » Immigration

Carfax Abbey Horror Film Database
http://www.carfax-abbey.com/

List of horror films from every era. Includes 562 films in a searchable database as well as actor and director bios, video clips, horror wallpaper, a forum, pictures from horror movies and links to books on horror movies.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies » Genres » Horror & Suspense

Lactivism.net
http://www.lactivism.net/index.htm

Lactivism.net contains great information on breastfeeding, including information on "lactation activism," also known as "lactivism." Read position papers on breastfeeding from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, and the American Dietetic Association, among others. You’ll also find a list of suggested books on breastfeeding, including books for adults and books for children that feature breastfeeding.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Women's Health » Breastfeeding

Essential Readings on Chinese Philosophy
http://faculty.vassar.edu/brvannor/bibliography.html

An extensive bibliography of secondary materials in English on Chinese philosophy. Intended for those people with some "training in philosophy," this list touches on selected popular topics and contains many links to books on Amazon.com.

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• Arts & Humanities » Philosophy » Eastern

Employing People with Disabilities
http://business.gov/business-law/employment/hiring/people-wi...

List of resources on the laws governing the employment of people with disabilities, worksite accomodations, and federal tax incentives for employers. Includes information for workers on the Americans with Disabilities Act and on vocational rehabilitation programs.

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• Business & Economics » Business Administration & Management » Human Resources
• Business & Economics » Labor & Workplace
• Business & Economics » Businesspeople » Businesspeople with disabilities

LEGO FAQ
http://www.multicon.de/fun/legofaq.html

This is the FAQ list for the newsgroup rec.toys.lego, devoted to LEGO® Brand bricks and toys. Among its many entries are How to wash LEGOs and How to Take Pieces Apart.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies

ISO - International Organization for Standardization
http://www.iso.org/iso/home.htm

Includes the ISO catalog of standards, ISO Technical Committees, ISO member bodies and meeting schedules. An ISO 9000 News Service is provided, along with a section, "What's New at ISO." Also has a list of links to online information from national standards bodies of about 20 countries.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Business & Economics » Industry
• Business & Economics » International Business
• Science & Technology » Engineering
• Business & Economics » Industry
• Business & Economics » International Business
• Science & Technology » Engineering

The Literature & Culture of the American 1950s
http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/home.html

This searchable site features an extensive, alphabetical list of links and readings on the American 1950s and links to Cold War sites.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » United States History by Era » 20th Century United States History
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Literature by Time Period
• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » United States Culture

Sonnet Central
http://www.sonnets.org/

Sonnet Central is "an archive of English sonnets, commentary, pictures, and relevant web links. Sonnets are grouped by period below and can also be accessed quickly via an alphabetical list of authors." The site mainly concentrates on sonnets from Great Britain but other areas are represented as well.

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• Arts and Humanities » Online Texts » English Literature
• Arts and Humanities » Online Texts » Poetry

Civil War Maps
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/cwmhtml/cwmhome.html

"The Civil War Map collection of the Geography and Map Division consists of reconnaissance, sketch, coastal, and theater-of-war maps which depict troop activities and fortifications during the Civil War. Part of this selection contains maps by Major Jedediah Hotchkiss, a topographical engineer in the Confederate Army. Hotchkiss made detailed battle maps that were used by Generals Lee and Jackson. This selection also includes maps that depict General Sherman's military campaigns in Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Most of the items presented here are documented in Civil War Maps: An Annotated List of Maps and Atlases in the Library of Congress compiled by Richard W. Stephenson in 1989."

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » United States Historical Maps
• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » Wars » Civil War

Virtual Acquisition Shelf and News Desk
http://resourceshelf.blogspot.com/

Resources and news for information professionals and researchers compiled by a professionl university librarian. The site provides abstracts and links to articles describing new Internet sources of information and what's new on or about the Internet. Other sections are Fast Facts (resources of factual information), Direct Search (a compilation of links to "Invisible Web" resources not easily found by general search engines), News Center ("one-click access to many news resources"), Price's List of Lists with "information in the form of rankings of different people, organizations, companies, etc.", texts of speeches and transcripts, audio and video access to current events, and a clearinghouse to many Congressional Research reports.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Tips & Tools
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Reference
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Internet for Libraries

Scandinavia Tourist Boards - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
http://www.goscandinavia.com/

Official Website of the Scandinavian Tourist Boards in North America. Has subsites for each country, tour suggestions, a list of travel agents, etc.

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• Regional & Country Information » Europe » Scandinavia

Society of Paper Money Collectors, Inc.
http://www.spmc.org/

The website this organization maintains has a list of recent publications by its members, highlights of the current issue of its magazine Paper Money, and educational links and articles.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Coins & Currencies

Troubleshooting
http://www.trustmymechanic.com/troubleshooting.htm

Provides a list of common car problems and maintenance issues with helpful troubleshooting suggestions.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Automobiles
• Science & Technology » Transportation » Road » Vehicles » Automobiles » Maintenance and Repair
• Business & Economics » Consumer Issues & Services » Automobiles

Making Music Magazine
http://www.makingmusicmag.com/

Making Music Magazine provides a space for adult amateur and recreational musicians with useful resources like a list of music festivals in the USA and tips for playing music.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Performance
• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Performance » Instruments
• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Performing Arts » Music

Know Your Watershed
http://www2.ctic.purdue.edu/KYW/

This site provides a comprehensive list of resources about watershed management. Includes "all the tools needed to start a watershed group and put together a watershed management plan to successfully implement a local, voluntary plan. " Also contains a quiz to test your "watershed IQ."

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• Science & Technology » Earth Sciences
• Science & Technology » Environmental Sciences & Ecology

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials is a project of the U.S. Department of Education which "promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities." The site has online workshops for teachers, an online library, facilitated discussion, links to related sites, video profiles of successful programs and a mailing list.

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• Education » Special Education
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Disabilities

Dinosauria On-Line Dinosaur Omnipedia
http://www.dinosauria.com/dml/dml.htm

"The Dinosauria On-Line Dinosaur Omnipedia is maintained by Dinosauria On-Line on behalf of the Dinosaur Mailing List for use by the list and the public at large." It contains a dictionary of paleontological terms, a translation and pronunciation guide, a writer's guide, an anatomical dictionary, a type dictionary, a genera list, a dinosauria cladogram of the relationships among dinosauria, a list of geological ages, and maps of ancient earth.

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• Science & Technology » Paleontology

Tibetan-English-Dictionary of Buddhist Teaching & Practice
http://www.diamondway-buddhism.org/diction/diction.htm

"The Dharma Dictionary is an ongoing project involved in compiling Buddhist terminology and translation terms to bridge the Tibetan and English languages. Begun in 1979, it has slowly grown to a database of approx 5 megabytes with 65,000 entries. The Dharma Dictionary is a compilation of: verified entries from existing dictionaries, word-lists and glossaries selected on a practical usage basis; terminology used by translators of the present day who have received extensive teachings from living Buddhist masters; selected definitions and clarifications from classical literary works; information of literary personages, sacred places, and names of scriptures. The Dharma Dictionary spans the areas of being an extensive glossary, a list of usage of Buddhist terms in present day works of translation, a massive amount of dictionary entries, a lexicography of places, people and literary works, and an encyclopedic covering of topics of importance to the Buddhist world."

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Buddhism
• Reference » Dictionaries » Glossaries
• Reference » Dictionaries » Translation » English Translation Dictionaries

Food Timeline: Food History Research Tips
http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodfaqa.html

Helpful advice and tips about how to conduct research on particular foods. Includes a list of "Tools of the Trade" and a glossary.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food
• Reference » Experts & How-To

D.C.'s Political Report: Index of All American Political Parties
http://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/IDParties.htm

This comprehensive site tries to list all political parties in the United States, from the Democrats and Republicans to the Monster Raving Looney Party.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science » Politics » Political Parties
• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science » Politics » Political Parties (United States)

Lapidary Journal Step-by-Step Jewelry Making Instructions
http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/stepbystep/

This webpage provides an alphabetical list of jewelry-making projects that users can click on to receive detailed step-by-step instructions.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Arts & Crafts

Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research
http://brownvboard.org/index.htm

The site of the Brown Foundation presents information related to the "Brown v. Board of Education" case. The website contains an online photo and text exhibit, an online tour of Brown family historic sites, timelines, legal case descriptions, research resources, and a bibliography list for further learning.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Region » North American History » United States History » African-American History » Civil Rights
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Region » North American History » United States History » African-American History » Education
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Region » North American History » United States History » African-American History » Legislation

When Books Burn
http://www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/burnedbooks/indexpag...

Explore this web exhibit and learn about book burning and other restrictions on intellectual freedom carried out by the Nazi Party in Germany during the 1930's. The exhibit includes an introduction providing historical context, a detailed timeline of events, transcribed speeches, and lists of banned books. Many of the items featured are primary sources. Lesson plans and an extensive list of references are also provided.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Issues » Censorship » Banned Books

National Association of Counties
http://www.naco.org

"The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the national voice for America's county governments. Since 1935, NACo has represented the interests of counties before Congress and the Administration." This site contains a list of county and corporate members and links to state associations of counties, professional affiliates and other related organizations. It also provides information about member services, legislative issues and news affecting county governments.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » US State & Regional
• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science » Politics » Political Advocacy Groups

Balloon HQ
http://www.balloonhq.com/

A resource for balloon sculpturers and decorators. Includes a photo archive, how-to information, and an archive of the balloon sculpting mailing list. "Also included is information on the manufacture of balloons, health effects of balloons, and environmental issues related to ballooning."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies

Kimball's Biology Pages
http://www.ultranet.com/~jkimball/BiologyPages/

"Kimball's Biology Pages consist of a list of topics, arranged alphabetically, of biological terms. The terms are mostly from the areas of molecular and cellular biology. Each item may include: a definition; underlined links to other definitions; links to 'mini' essays on the topic. The mini-essays are stored as individual pages. Each will often contain 'in-line' graphics that will download with the page; links to pages on related topics."

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• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Cell Biology
• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Molecular Biology

The Muse's Muse
http://www.musesmuse.com/

A resource for songwriters with a monthly newsletter, articles, sample songs, a list of music organizations, and links to related sites.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Performing Arts » Music

Australian Law on the Internet
http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/law.html

A comprehensive list of links to information about Australian law. It's divided into Federal, state, aboriginal, constitutional, and several other types of law, as well as other aspects of Australian law. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » Other National Governments
• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » Non-U.S. & International

LibWeb - Library Worldwide Web Servers
http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/

International library worldwide web servers, including a list of schools of library and information studies, and a list of library-related vendors.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Libraries Around The World

What should I read next?
http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/search

Enter the title and author of a book you've recently read and this search engine suggests other books you might like, as well. Free registration also allows you to build a comprehensive reading list - and to share your suggestions with others.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books

Great Books Lists
http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/greatbks.html

This website compiles "authoritative attempts by noted critics to list the Great Books - whether of the West, of the East, or the whole world; whether from all times or from the 20th century." Examples include: Great Books of the Western World, Harvard Book Store's 100 Favorite Titles, St. John's College Reading List, Approaches to Asian Classics, and Boston Public Library's 100 Most Influential Books of the Century.

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

Looking for Lewis Carroll
http://www.lookingforlewiscarroll.com/

A scholarly website devoted to reexamining the life and words of Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson), author of the Alice and Wonderland books. Includes a brief biography, links to Carroll's texts online, an annotated list of published Carroll biographies, and articles that reinterpret Carroll's biography and writings.

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors

Non-Fiction Booklists
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/reference/suggest/sugg_titles.ht...

A list of non-fiction booklists provided by the Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County, Indiana, Library.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Non-fiction

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA)
http://www.hmbana.org/index.php?mode=home

"The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) is a multidisciplinary group of health care providers that promotes, protects, and supports donor milk banking. This website is designed to provide information on milk banking and how to contact a milk bank to donate milk or to order donor human milk." This site also contains information about donor milk processing, the history of milk banking, and a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about milk banking.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Women's Health » Breastfeeding

Australian Heritage Database
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.pl

A searchable database that "contains information about more than 20,000 natural, historic, and Indigenous places." Includes a shipwreck database and "places in the World Heritage list, the National Heritage list, the Commonwealth Heritage list, the List of Overseas Places of Historic Significance to Australia, and the Register of the National Estate."

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• Arts & Humanities » History » Australian History

Business Resources for Disabled People
http://business.gov/start/disabled-people/

List of web resources that help people with disabilities start, grow and manage a small business. Includes sections on finance and taxes.

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• Business & Economics » Small Business & Entrepreneurship » Entrepreneurs with disabilities

Endangered Species Home Page
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/

Lists officially U.S. recognized endangered species, candidates for the list, and guidelines and qualifications for the list. There's also a section of frequently asked questions.

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• Science & Technology » Environmental Sciences & Ecology
• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Zoology

Wachowicz's Web World: Web Sites for Discerning Finance Students
http://web.utk.edu/~jwachowi/wacho_world.html

Large list of links of interest to finance students assembled by Professor John M. Wachowicz, Jr. The links are divided into 8 categories -- introduction to financial management, valuation, tools of financial analysis and planning, working capital management, investment in capital assets, the costs of capital..., intermediate and long term financing, and special areas of financial management. Most of the links have brief annotations describing their content.

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• Business & Economics » Finance
• Education

Backgammon Galore!
http://www.bkgm.com/

This site is devoted to the fascinating game of backgammon. Included are the complete rules of backgammon, a glossary of backgammon terms, a collection of the best articles from the backgammon newsgroup, a list of sites where you can play online, a directory of backgammon software, annotated matches, and a fun Java game to play against.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games » Board Games

UNESCO World Heritage Centre
http://whc.unesco.org/

The World Heritage center manages the World Heritage List of over 800 sites, monuments, or buildings around the world that have been deemed to be culturally, historically, or ecologically significant. Also contains World Heritage-related news and information.

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• Arts & Humanities » History
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » International Government & Intergovernmental Groups » United Nations
• Reference » Geography
• Science & Technology » Environmental Sciences & Ecology

Who's Alive and Who's Dead
http://www.whosaliveandwhosdead.com/

"The site that helps you keep track of which famous people have died and which are still alive! The people listed in Who's Alive and Who's Dead are grouped according to the accomplishments for which they are best known. That makes it easy to find the cast list of your favorite TV show or rock group. Or, you can easily get a list of famous athletes who played your favorite sport. Politicians are here too, along with authors, cartoonists, astronauts, and a bit of everything else."

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• Reference » Biographies

National Archives and Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/

Includes a comprehensive list of archival information maintained by various branches of the Federal government, as well as online exhibits, educational material, and information about programs and events sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » Historical Documents
• Reference » Census Data & Demographics
• Law, Government and Political Science » Executive Branch » Agencies » Information Services
• Arts & Humanities » Archives & Records Management » Online Catalogs » North America » United States » National Archives

Technorati
http://technorati.com/

"Technorati is the recognized authority on what's going on in the world of weblogs." Provides up to the minute statistics on what bloggers are talking about and what the most popular blogs are in various subject areas based on how often a blog is linked to. You can also keep a list of your favorite blogs here.

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• Reference Blogs » Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
• Reference Blogs » Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines

Frequently Asked Questions from alt.zen
http://www.ibiblio.org/zen/faq.html

Addresses a few of the most frequently asked questions from the alt.zen newsgroup. Subjects include "What is Zen?," sitting meditation (zazen). Also includes a glossary and an introductory reading list.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Buddhism

English-Spanish Dictionary of Common Computing Terms
http://www.css.qmul.ac.uk/foreign/eng-spanish.htm

This site is a list of English common computing terms with Spanish translations supplied for each word. The source is a product of the Queen Mary University of London.

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• Reference » Dictionaries » Translation » English Translation Dictionaries » Spanish-English

A to Zee the Collector's Website: Marbles
http://www.atozee.com/web/toys-games/marbles.html

The Marble section of this site offers useful resources for marble collectors and dealers. It contains a list of reference websites and a list of books for collectors and a list of website sources for dealers.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games
• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Games & Toys

Yahoo! Autos Brake and Repair Maintenance
http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/brakes.html

Search through a list of questions about brake problems and find an answer or suggestion for car maintenance. Questions and answers cover a variety of common car brake issues.

Arachnology
http://www.arachnology.be/pages/Lists.html

Homepage for the Arachnology mailing list. Includes a wealth of information about spiders and their relatives (ticks, scorpions, etc.), including more than 1000 categorized links to arachnological information.

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• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Zoology » Invertebrates

Homes and Communities
http://www.hud.gov/

"For Citizens, we offer tips on home buying, mortgage shopping, and finding affordable rental housing. We list HUD homes for sale and opportunities for you to volunteer to help your community. And you can chat "Over the Back Fence" with your neighbors all over the Nation. For Community and Business Partners, we have information about funding, technical assistance, best practices, contracting opportunities, major HUD initiatives, and more." Searchable.

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• Business & Economics » Real Estate
• Law, Government and Political Science » Executive Branch » Agencies » Health and Environment

WWW Accessible National Libraries of the World
http://www.ifla.org/II/natlibs.htm

This site provides a list of links enabling online access to the national libraries of more than 50 countries.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Libraries Around The World
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Libraries by Type » National Libraries

Homecoming
http://www.pbs.org/itvs/homecoming/

Web site accompanying the PBS program about the decline in the number of Black farmers in the United States. Presents a "chronicle of black farmers from the Civil War to the present." A timeline, bibliography, and list of related resources are available, along with personal stories and a teacher's guide.

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• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » African/African-American
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Region » North American History » United States History » African-American History » Economic Conditions

C-18L - Resources for 18th-Century Studies Across the Disciplines
http://www.personal.psu.edu/special/C18/c18-l.htm

"Founded in early 1990, C18-L is an international, interdisciplinary forum for discussing all aspects of 18th-century studies -- that is, the 'long 18th century,' which extends roughly from 1660 to 1830." The Website includes discussion list archives, resource links, and topical bibliographies.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Era » 18th Century History

Kashrut.com
http://www.kashrut.com/

"The premier Kosher information source on the Internet." Provides information on Kosher products for both consumers and commercial establishments, including product alerts, a list of recommended beverages, kosher and non-kosher fish, and even a few recipes.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Ethnic
• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Judaism

Black History: Biographies
http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/index.htm

The Thompson-Gale Group has created a free online resource containing biographies of famous African Americans. Information includes extensive biographical sketches, hypertext links that allow for cross-referencing amongst related individuals, and a short list of further resources to consult.

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• Reference » Biographies
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Region » North American History » United States History » African-American History » Biography

Exiled Writers Ink ! - Writers
http://www.exiledwriters.co.uk/writers.shtml

Browse an extensive list of writers from around the world who are currently living in exile in the UK due to their works. Biographical information about each author is included, as well as excerpts from their work in most cases.

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors

AltSearchEngines
http://www.altsearchengines.com/

Comprehensive, current coverage of alternative search engines. Great site for finding out about search engines for specific purposes or types of media. Reviews, news, debates, and a top 100 list provide a wealth of alternative search engine suggestions.

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• Computers & Internet » Computers & Internet News

Historically Black and Predominantly Black College Listing
http://www.BlackExcel.org/hbc-list.htm

"Includes 143 schools, including not only Historically Black Colleges but those mainstream schools with more than 75% Black Enrollment. The list contains the usual information such as addresses and admissions telephone numbers as well as up-to-date info about average SAT's, majors, percentage of acceptances, etc."

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• Education » Higher Education » Colleges and Universities
• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » African/African-American

LawCrawler
http://lawcrawler.findlaw.com/

"A search tool specifically designed for legal research. The LawCrawler is powered by AltaVista(tm) Search and enables researchers to focus their searches on legal information and within particular domains." Separate search engines are available for USA & World, USA & Circuit Courts, California, Other US States, and Other Countries.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law

Electronic Archives for Teaching the American Literatures
http://www.georgetown.edu/tamlit/tamlit-home.html

Contains essays and other references resources to aid in teaching the literature of the United States, designed to complement the electronic discussion list, T-AMLIT.

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature

The World War I Document Archive
http://www.gwpda.org/

"This archive of primary documents from World War I has been assembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List (WWI-L). The archive is international in focus and intends to present in one location primary documents concerning the Great War." Documents include conventions, treaties, official papers, memorials, personal reminiscences, and images. There's also a WWI biographical dictionary.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » Historical Documents and Sources
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Era » 20th Century History

Australian Newspapers on the Internet
http://www.nla.gov.au/npapers/

Comprehensive list of links to Australian newspapers online. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.

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• Reference » News & Current Events » Periodical Directories

Tools for Serials Catalogers
http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/ercelawn/serials.html

Useful sites and sources for catalogers including cataloging documentation, format integration, national and international serials programs & organizations, electronic journals, newsletters and citation sources, and discussion list archives.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Cataloging

MatWeb: The Online Materials Information Resource
http://www.matweb.com/

"MatWeb's database includes thermoplastic and thermoset polymers such as ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, polyester, and polyolefins; metals such as aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys; ceramics; plus a growing list of semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering materials."

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• Business & Economics » Industry » Manufacturing
• Science & Technology » Engineering

The "Whole" Bible
http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/NT_Hist.htm

Provides a brief history of the New Testament canon and descriptions of the noncanonical writings of early Christianity. The site also provides links to other resources on Christian scriptural history and liberal Biblical interpretation, as well as an annotated reading list.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Christianity
• Arts & Humanities » Classics » By Region » Imperial Rome » Rome & Christianity
• Arts & Humanities » Classics » By Topic » Religion

Residential Colleges Worldwide
http://www.collegiateway.org/colleges/

Interested in residential colleges? This site provides a list of "websites of Oxford/Cambridge-style residential colleges at universities around the world. Residential colleges are small, cross-sectional societies of students and faculty within a larger university."

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• Education » Higher Education » Colleges and Universities

Top Dramas
http://www.phi-phenomenon.org/genre/drama1

A scored, ranked list of the 100 greatest drama films. This list was compiled using a rigorous methodology based on numerous best-of lists from both popular and expert sources. Includes numerous other lists, rankings, articles, and links to film resources.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies » Genres » Drama

Washington State Library
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/

This site introduces the resources provided by the Washington State Library, including a searchable library catalog, Ask a Librarian service, and a list of web resources categorized by subject.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Libraries by Type » State Libraries in the U.S.

Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
http://www.apacc.net/mc/page.do

Offers a list of links for Asian American entrepreneurs and businesses, networking and career resources, and tips for businesses hoping to expand from the U.S. into Asia, or from Asia into the U.S. Some resources require membership for access.

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• Business & Economics » Businesspeople » Asian Americans in business
• Business & Economics » Small Business & Entrepreneurship » Asian American entrepreneurs

CMC Guide
http://www.december.com/cmc/info/

An annotated list of the best sources for: introductions to the Internet, Internet collections, training, navigating, searching, directories, and services. Part of the Information Sources: the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication guide.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet

The Congenital Heart Disease Resource Page
http://www.csun.edu/~hcmth011/heart/

The Congenital Heart Disease Resource Page is a source of information about specific diseases and support groups for parents of children with congenital heart disease . This page contains information about heart diseases, heart transplants, support groups for parents, related print resources, a list of listservs, excerpts from newsletters, and links to other sites on congenital heart disease.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Heart Disease

WE MOVE - Dystonia, Cervical Dystonia, and Pediatric Forms of Dystonia
http://www.wemove.org/dys/

Information about dystonia and its treatment with links to a dystonia FAQ and a list of advocacy/support organizations.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Dystonia

CorporateInformation
http://www.corporateinformation.com/

"Focuses on providing access to Web-based information on companies throughout the world." Searchable by country, company name and industry. Gives recent news and fast facts for each country, links to sources of company information, a list of and definitions of extensions (such as Inc.) found after company names, and research reports for 15,000 companies. Profiles of some companies are also offered in French and Spanish. "A good starting point to find corporate information from around the world."

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• Business & Economics » Finance » Corporate Finance
• Business & Economics » Industry
• Business & Economics » International Business

Chronology of Personal Computers
http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/comphist/

A timeline covering the evolution of computers from 1947-present. "This list is a collection of product announcements and delivery dates from various sources, mainly computer magazines and newspapers. References are indicated in [brackets], which are listed at the end of this document. A [number.number] format gives the page within that reference."

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• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Computers & Internet

UNODC and Terrorism Preventiom
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/terrorism/index.html

This site outlines the role of the UN in global anti-terrorism actions. There are links to specific legislative measures and other organizations concerned with terrorism. There is also an informative list of partnerships of which UNODC is part.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Terrorism

Searching Lexicon
http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/fun/welsh/LexiconForms.html

This source translates English words into Welsh and vice versa. Users have the option of translating whole words or partial words. Also, if a user clicks the "attempt" translations, it will give a list of "the exact translation", or what seem to be other translation possibilities or related words. This option can only be used for Welsh to English translations.

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• Reference » Dictionaries » Translation » English Translation Dictionaries

American Political Items Collectors
http://www.apic.us/

Organized in 1945 to encourage the collection, preservation and study of political Americana, the American Political Items Collectors (APIC) organization serves its 3000 members through many varied activities and publications intended to improve their collections and their understanding of candidates and issues that form our political heritage. Their well organized and extensively researched website contains many facets of the hobby, a list of presidential homes and libraries, other resources, as well as, useful club and contact information.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Popular Culture

Yahoo! Autos Battery & Electrical Repair & Maintenance
http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/battery_electrical....

Find different problems and solutions to car battery problems here. Search through a list of battery and electrical issues to find the answers to your car maintenance queries.

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• Science & Technology » Transportation » Road » Vehicles » Automobiles » Maintenance and Repair

IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals
http://www.iucnredlist.org/

This is a forms searchable database of the world list of threatened animals. It provides a quick and easy interface for obtaining the Latin and vernacular classifications of threatened animals. You can specify by country, level of threat and scientific classification.

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• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Zoology

Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW
http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/micro/

Collection of links to microscopy resources for students, educators, academics and professional scientists. Organized into sections on types of microscopy, history, techniques, digital imaging, and a list of free publications of interest to microscopists.

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• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Cell Biology
• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Microbiology
• Science and Technology » Physics » Light, Waves, and Optics

Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Resources
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html

"Hardin MD is a "list of lists" - Its purpose is to provide easy access to comprehensive resource lists in health-related subjects. It includes subject listings in large "one-stop-shopping" sites, such as MedWeb and Yahoo, and also independent discipline-specific lists. Hardin MD subject pages indicate the length of lists in each subject, making it easy to see at a glance which lists are most comprehensive - These are often not the lists from the"one-stop-shopping" sites, but those developed by people within the field, which are well-known and frequently cited within the field, but not well-known outside it." The site also features links to health news online, the University of Iowa Virtual Hospital and other major index sites.

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• Health & Medical Sciences
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes

PhotoForum on the Internet
http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/photoforum.html

"This is the website for the PhotoForum on the Internet, an active mail list dedicated to photography educators, professionals and students. The site includes access to a large database of schools worldwide that teach photography, an extensive FAQ file, exhibition services, employment opportunities, etc."

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Photography & Film

African Music Encyclopedia
http://africanmusic.org/

A searchable encyclopedia dedicated to African music performed by musicians in Africa and in countries around the world. There are country and artist indexes, along with a glossary of musical styles and terms. A list of links to related sites and information on buying African music are also included.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Genres » World
• Reference » Biographies » Musicians & Composers
• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » African/African-American

The Ariga Glossary of Yiddish Expressions
http://www.ariga.com/yiddish.shtml

A listing of Yiddish words and phrases, along with their English translations. Search the glossary for a Yiddish or English word, or browse the entire list.

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• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » Jewish
• Reference » Dictionaries » Glossaries

The File Room
http://www.cd.sc.ehu.es/FileRoom/documents/index.html

"The File Room is an illustrated archive on censorship that you can browse, as well as add cases to." You can browse the archive by date, location, grounds for censorship, or medium. Each case includes a picture, a description of the artwork, of the incident, and the result. The website also provides a bibliogaphy and list of anti-censorship resources.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Arts & Humanities
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Law, Government & Political Science

Public Participation in Rulemaking
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/public_participatio...

"This list of Federal agency web sites, gathered from Rule or Proposed Rule documents that appeared in the Federal Register, is presented as a guide to electronic rulemaking initiatives. Most of these sites offer the text of Proposed and Final Rules, along with other regulatory information, and some enable the public to comment online."

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » US Federal Government » Legislative Branch » Legislation

The Web of American Transcendentalism
http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/transcendentalism/index.html

This site contains a wealth of information about the roots, influences, and works of the American Transcendentalist writers. Includes a thorough list of links to Transcendentalist authors and their texts, extensive background information and criticism on their ideas and philosophy, and links to additional web resources and bibliographies. From the English Department at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Literature by Time Period

Challenged Children's Books
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/challenged.htm

A list taken from the NCTE and the ALA of the 100 most frequently challenged children's books of 1990-2000. Titles are divided into reading levels. Contact information for other resources is provided as well.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Issues » Censorship » Banned Books

Language Identifier - Xerox Research Centre Europe
http://www.xrce.xerox.com/competencies/content-analysis/tool...

Enter a sentence of 5 or more words and this tool will guess the language from its list of 47 recognized languages.

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• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics

Alpha Ralpha Boulevard
http://www.Catch22.com/SF/ARB/

"A list of authors in the science/speculative fiction field with bibliographies and pointers to other SF sites."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Science Fiction & Fantasy

20 Questions on How the Net Works
http://www.scotsnewsletter.com/20quests/hownet.htm

"A list of the 20 most popular questions about the Web--and the corresponding answers--to help you understand the basic principles of the Internet." Answers are written with the layperson in mind.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet

A Dictionary of English Slang and Colloquialisms of the UK
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/

"A monster online dictionary of the rich colourful language we call slang... all from a British perspective, with new slang added every month." Also includes a search engine, list of web links, and bibliography of printed resources.

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• Reference » Dictionaries » English

Australian Science and Technology on the Internet
http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/sciencew.html

Extensive list of links to Australian science organizations, conference, journals, and libraries; divided into subject disciplines. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.

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• Science & Technology

Neat New Stuff on the Net
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html

Librarian Marylaine Block puts out a weekly list of useful and interesting web sites she has found. Includes archives of previous weeks.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Reference

Bestseller Lists 1900-1995
http://www.caderbooks.com/bestintro.html

"Publisher's Weekly's list of bestselling hardcover books" for the years 1900 to 1995. Lists the Top 10 fiction and non-fiction books for each year.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

Famous Austrians, Germans, and Swiss
http://www.german-way.com/german/famous.html

In English. This site provides an A-Z list of famous Germans, Austrians, and Swiss, including political figures, artists, actors, and others. Each entry includes birth date, death date where applicable, and a short biography.

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• Germany
• Regional & Country Information » Europe
• Regional & Country Information » Europe » Germany » German Social Life & Customs
• Regional & Country Information » Europe » Germany » German History

Gene Therapy
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/...

A guide from the Human Genome Project to the basic issues surrounding gene therapy including: methods, current research status of treatments, news, and ethical issues. Also includes a substantial list of links to scientific, policy, and consumer information.

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• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Biomedicine

Movie Maker Resources: Film Festival Links
http://www.moviemaker.com/festivals/index.php

Extensive list of links to film festival homepages organized by states within the U.S.; however, the site also includes several held in Canada, around the world, and some exclusively held online.

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• Entertainent & Leisure » Movies » Film Festivals

Washington State Digital Library Resources
http://digitalwa.statelib.wa.gov/index.htm

This site contains a ink to the Digital Best Practice Website, and a list of Washington State Digital Collections.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Libraries by Type » Digital Libraries » State Digital Libraries in the U.S.

Endangered Species
http://www.nature.org/

This IPL pathfinder is designed to help you find information about endangered species using Internet and/or print resources. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list; rather, it is intended to be a useful starting point for those wishing to find quality information about animals and plants that are threatened with extinction.

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• Science & Technology » Environmental Sciences & Ecology

United Nations Current Information
gopher://gopher.undp.org/11/uncurr

This level of the United Nations gopher includes the "Daily Journal," a rather tedious list of meeting times and agenda; the "Daily Highlights," often more useful and certainly more brief; as well as texts of security council resolutions, Secretary General Reports, UN press releases and statements; etc.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » International Government & Intergovernmental Groups » United Nations

Disability Etiquette Handbook
http://www.sanantonio.gov/planning/disability_handbook/disab...

The Disability Etiquette Handbook was prepared "to enhance opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue their careers and indivisual lifestyles." This is also an excellent resource for employers looking for information about how to handle hiring a person with a disability. Information includes a Dos and Don'ts list, a glossary of acceptable terms, proper interview techniques, and conversational etiquette. Links to other related sites are also provided.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Disabilities
• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Etiquette, Dress, and Social Customs » Etiquette and Manners

Meals for You
http://www.mealsforyou.com/

Offers many choices to the user for meal and nutrition planning. It is possible to search for a recipe by word, phrase, or ingredient. Search for meal plans according to categories (weight loss, international, vegetarian, gourmet, etc), individual recipes by categories (diabetic, seasonal, breakfast, meat, desserts, etc), the most frequently viewed recipes on the site. Some unique features are that the site groups recipes by nutritional content, by course of the meal, has dietary exchange information, and allows users to make a customized shopping list in accordance with the floorplan of your local supermarket. Users have the option of entering as guests or registering for free membership.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food
• Health & Medical Sciences » Nutrition & Diet

Women's Healthcare Forum: Menopause
http://www.womenshealthcareforum.com/menopause.cfm

An introduction to menopause, which includes a list of frequently asked questions, descriptions of the symptoms, information about health changes after menopause, and discussions of estrogen and progestrogen.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Women's Health » Menopause

All Game Guide
http://www.allgame.com/

Providing a wealth of information on the computer game industry, the All Game Guide allows access to its database via game title, character name, company, person, or platform. Links are provided to breaking stories, a complete list of future releases, 85 system platforms, previews, and game genres. Game ratings are given, too.

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• Entertainment And Leisure » Games » Computer/Video/Arcade » Reviews

NED -- The NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database
http://nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu/

"The NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED) is built around a master list of extragalactic objects for which cross-identifications of names have been established, accurate positions and redshifts entered to the extent possible, and some basic data collected.... NED's data and references are being continually updated, with revised versions being put on-line every 2-3 months." Includes a list of frequently asked questions.

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• Science & Technology » Astronomy
• Science & Technology » Astronomy » Galactic
• Science & Technology » Astronomy » Stellar

The History of Computing Project
http://www.thocp.net/index.html

Comprehensive account of computing history. Includes biographies of key figures, and information about computing companies, hardware, software, and a history of video and computer games. You can also view a timeline of computing history, and access a list of historic papers available online in full text.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Computers & Internet
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Science & Technology
• Entertainment And Leisure » Games » Computer/Video/Arcade » History of Video Games

Register of the National Estate
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.pl

The Register of the National Estate is a list of significant natural, historic, and indigenous places in Australia. Use the Advanced Search drop-down menu to choose the Register of the National Estate, or other Australian heritage designations.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » Australian History

Quetzalcoatl - the Man, the Myth, the Legend
http://weber.ucsd.edu/~anthclub/quetzalcoatl/quetzal.htm#hom...

A wealth of information about the Aztec and Mesoamerican deity of Quetzalcoatl. Includes the background history, chronology, and cosmology surrounding the legend of Quetzalcoatl. A list of bibliographical references is provided.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » Central American History
• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » Mexican History

National Poverty Center
http://www.npc.umich.edu/poverty/

The National Poverty Center (NPC) "conducts and promotes multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research on the causes and consequences of poverty." Included in this site are frequently asked questions, news and events, research, publications and a list of links.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Poverty

Transmission Troubleshooting: A Detailed Guide
http://www.aamco.com/main/transmissiontrubleshtng/detailed_t...

FInd answers to common car transmission problems. Click through a list of symptoms to help troubleshoot transmission maintenance issues.

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• Science & Technology » Transportation » Road » Vehicles » Automobiles » Maintenance and Repair

Flat Batteries
http://www.flatbatteries.com/load.html

Dedicated to the joys of modern and classic gaming, and promoting gaming as a legitimate art form. Focus is on "Game Star Heroes," the authors' list of the best games of all time, and info about gaming history. Special features include editorials, list of overrated games, list of cool female game characters, and a great list of links.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games » Computer/Video/Arcade

A Glossary of Political Economy Terms
http://www.auburn.edu/~johnspm/gloss/index

This is an alphabetical list of political economy terms.

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• Business & Economics » Economics
• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science

Book Talk
http://www.booktalk.com/

The inside scoop on publishers and authors in genre and popular fiction. A list of agents and contact information can also be found here.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books

Political Resources on the Net
http://www.politicalresources.net/

Political resources for every country in the world, including government sites, ministries, agencies, political parties, election information, plus links to country info from the CIA World Factbook. Extensive list of related websites. Browsable by country.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science » Politics
• Regional & Country Information

Photography Articles by RIT Faculty Members
http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/articles.html

"This is an eclectic list including some recent as well as "vintage" articles by several current and past members of the faculty of the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences at RIT. They range from topics on infrared photography, ultraviolet, synchroballistic, panoramic, peripheral, schlieren, photofinish, and many other topics."

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Photography & Film

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century
http://www.greatachievements.org/

"The goal of the Greatest Achievements project is to celebrate a remarkable century of technological achievement...Explore our list of the top 20 achievements, and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world." Some of the achievements listed here include electrification, highways, the automobile, computers, the Internet, health technology, and lasers. Each of the 20 entries includes a detailed history and a timeline.

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• Science & Technology
• Science & Technology » Engineering

International Yellow Pages and White Pages
http://www.wayp.com/

"Contains a list of links to online yellow pages and white pages sorted by the country and region."

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• Reference » Telephone and Address

Asatru Basics
http://www.erichshall.com/asanew/newtotru.htm

Provides a set of introductory resources to Asatru, "the modern rebirth of the indigenous, pre-Christian faith of the Nordic/Germanic peoples." Includes definitions, a beginner's reading list, outlines of ritual practices, and links to other resources.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Pagan, Wiccan & New Age
• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Other Faiths

NetWellness: Consumer Health Information
http://www.netwellness.org/

"Netwellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by the faculty at the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, and Case Western University." This site includes a library and a list of clinical trials ongoing in the state of Ohio.

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• Health & Medical Sciences
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes

Institute for Research on Poverty
http://www.irp.wisc.edu/

"IRP is a center for interdisciplinary research into the causes and consequences of poverty and social inequality in the United States. As one of three Area Poverty Research Centers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it has a particular interest in poverty and family welfare in the Midwest." This site contains resources for topics such as news, seminars, training and education, publications and a list of related links.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Poverty

Generic Top Level Domains
http://www.iana.org/gtld/gtld.htm

A list of the generic top level domains such as .edu, .com, and .gov with their meanings.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet

A Brief History of Banned Music in the United States by Eric Nuzum
http://ericnuzum.com/banned/

Chronicles "popular music that has been censored, banned, suppressed, or altered against the wishes of its creators and intended audience." Includes a list of incidents in music censorship arranged by decade, links to other resources and articles, and information about Nuzum's book "Parental Advisory."

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Issues » Censorship

Google Sets
http://labs.google.com/sets

This handy tool generates thematic lists based on the few list items that you enter to get it started.

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• Reference » Thesauruses or Thesauri

Operas and Composers: A Pronunciation Guide
http://patriciagray.net/Operahtmls/works.html

An alphabetical list of major operas and their composers, with brief descriptions and sound recordings that provide their correct pronunciation. Audio files are in AIFF format.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Performing Arts » Music » Opera
• Reference » Biographies » Musicians & Composers

Chronology of Events in the History of Microcomputers
http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/comphist.htm

"This list is a collection of product announcements and delivery dates from various sources, mainly computer magazines and newspapers. References are indicated in [brackets], which are listed at the end of this document. A [number.number] format gives the page within that reference."

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• Computers & Internet » Computer Hardware

Nom de Guerre
http://go.to/realnames

A "definitive" list of the real and/or full names for hundreds of celebrities, historical figures, writers, and fictional characters. Entries are listed alphabetically by pseudonym, and some contain brief biographical information.

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• Arts & Humanities » Culture » Pop Culture
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors
• Reference » Biographies

British Board of Film Classification
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/

The British Board of Film Classification is an independent non-governmental body that decides the ratings for movies and videotapes (and some video games). The site includes a detailed history of the ratings, including examples; a list of recent decisions; details about the classification process; more.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies » Foreign Films (non-U.S.)

Library of Congress Cataloging Resources
http://lcweb.loc.gov/catdir/catdir.html

Library of Congress list of cataloging resources, including conference reports and electronic journals.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Cataloging

The Mathematical Atlas
http://www.math-atlas.org/

"This is a collection of short articles designed to provide an introduction to the areas of modern mathematics and pointers to further information, as well as answers to some common (or not!) questions. The material is arranged in a hierarchy of disciplines, each with its own index page." You can also browse a list of subject headings, or search.

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• Science & Technology » Mathematics

Resources for the Study of Buddhism
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Buddhism/Buddhism.htm

A comprehensive set of links and resources for studying Buddhism online. Includes an introductory reading list, A Short Introductory Reading List on Buddhism, and specific Theravada and Mahanaya Buddhist teachings.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Buddhism

Industry Information Resources
http://valuationresources.com/IndustryReport.htm

"Industry Information Resources is a free resource which covers more than 250 industries. Individual pages for each of these industries list resources available from trade associations, industry publications, and research firms which address subjects such as industry overview, issues, trends and outlook, financial benchmarking, compensation surveys, and valuation resources. Each entry in a category contains the name of the source organization, the name of the particular resource, a hyperlink to the source organization website, a brief description of the resources, and a description of any information that is provided free online." Industries include: Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry, Mining and Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Warehousing, Communications and Utilities, Wholesalers, Retailers, Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, and Personal and Business Services.

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• Business & Economics » Industry

Search Engine Guide from Mamma.com
http://www.mamma.com/info/help/search_engine_guide.html

This guide quickly explains the types of search engines that are out there and has a list to scholarly articles on search engines and on how to use them.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet » World Wide Web » Web Searching Guides

Wheel of the Year: Pagan Holidays
http://www.catanna.com/paganholidays.htm

This site provides brief descriptions of the eight Wiccan Sabbats and an extensive reading list of "pagan holiday books."

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Pagan, Wiccan & New Age
• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Festivals, Holidays, and Games » Festivals and Holidays

Asian Small Businesses & Self Employment
http://www.asian-nation.org/small-business.shtml

Article written by a sociology professor on Asian-American self-employment and issues that confront business owners. Discusses characteristics of Asian-American businesses and their evolution. Includes links to census data and a list of books for further reading on the topic.

Skywatcher's Diary
http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams/Diary.html

A daily list of things to look for in the night sky, with a focus on the Midwestern United States. Updated monthly. Archives for the last several years are also available.

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• Science & Technology » Astronomy » Stargazing

Mormon Today
http://www.mormonstoday.com/index.shtml

"A weekly list of queries, responses, announcements and information on Mormon resources on the Internet." Includes a listing of active Mormon e-mail discussion lists. Past issues are available.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Christianity » Christian Denominations & Sects

Fabric Origami Workshop
http://www.fabricorigami.com/

This site "features detailed instructions, photos, and diagrams to make origami boxes and items just by folding fabric." Other site inclusions are a FAQ and a list of recommended books for those at any level of skill.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Arts & Crafts

OBGYN.net
http://www.obgyn.net/women/conditions/conditions.asp

Information on health conditions that effect women, including cancer, eating disorders, menstruation, menopause, migraines, and sexuality. There's a section on medical procedures, such as hysterectomy and mammograms. An annotated list of other health related links is also available.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes
• Health & Medical Sciences » Women's Health

Rainbow of Gems
http://www.tradeshop.com/gems/rainbow.html

Descriptions of gemstones and their characteristics. This list seems to be more complete than the Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection, although the photographs are not always as good. This is connected to a larger site on Gemology and Lapidary.

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• Science & Technology » Earth Sciences » Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics)

SAWNET: South Asian Women's Network
http://www.sawnet.org/

SAWNET's website provides a comprehensive guide to resources and issues (on and off the Internet) pertaining to South Asian women. Topics range from career information to LGBT issues to a list of children's books to news articles from other sources. The site has several contributors from all over the world and, because of the diverse representation, serves as an excellent source of information.

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• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » Asian & Pacific/Asian-American
• Social Sciences » Gender & Sexuality » Women

Arrhythmia: A Patient Guide
http://www.heartinfo.org/search/display.asp?Id=364&caller=45...

Describes arrhythmia, reasons for occurring, various types of arrhythmia, tests, treatments, and a list of additional information sources. Heartinfo is written by cardiologists and is "dedicated to empowering and encouraging consumers and health care professionals in their effort to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease."

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Heart Disease

LOC’s List of References
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/alcove9/usgov/parties.html

This site contains a brief, annotated list of references to the political parties.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science » Politics » Political Parties (United States) » History

The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy - Folklore and Mythology
http://www.bartleby.com/59/2/

An explanation of folklore and mythology including a long list of related entries. Many common stories, themes, and characters are mentioned here.

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• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Folklore

The Center for the Development of Peace and Well-Being
http://peacecenter.berkeley.edu/

The Center for the Development of Peace and Well-Being seeks to promote peace "by conducting and disseminating scientific research into the nature of peaceful human interactions." Site includes articles, news and events and a list of resources.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Peace
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Peace » Peace Movements

Evaluating a Job Offer
http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20046.htm

Posted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it helps an individual evaluate a job offer by giving helpful advice and a list of questions any job seeker should ask.

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• Business & Economics » Employment

Epistemic Games
http://epistemicgames.org/eg/

Website from the University of Wisconsin devoted to Epistemic games or "computer games that can help players learn to think like engineers, urban planners, journalists, architects, and other innovative professionals." Provides a list of games, as well as webcasts, a blog, and discussion on epistemic games.

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• Entertainment And Leisure » Games » Computer/Video/Arcade » Gaming and Learning

Cat Fanciers
http://www.fanciers.com/

"We offer General Information about Cats and Cat Care, Cat Breed Descriptions from Abyssinian to Turkish Van, a wide selection of Cat Shows, Cat Clubs and Registries, the latest Veterinary Medicine documents and resources, Breed Rescue, Feline Welfare, and Shelter Information, and of course many Links to other Cat Related Sites." Also includes a Fanciers Breeder Referral List.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Pets » Cats

Bizlink
http://www.plcmc.org/bizlink/

"Bizlink is a highly selective list of top quality Internet sites, electronic resources and print business materials. Bizlink is your electronic pathway to the latest business data - from company and industry information to international trade leads to recent mutual fund quotations. Bizlink will guide you in your search for breaking business news, a personal financial plan, a company marketing strategy or a new job. Integrate the Internet into your research on: Companies; Investments & Personal Finance; Industries; Starting a Business; International Business; Business Forms; Marketing & Demographics; Careers; Taxes; Patents & Trademarks."

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• Business & Economics

Publishing/Graphics Arts Glossary
http://www.smartbiz.com/sbs/arts/eyn3.htm

"This glossary contains the technical and business terms from the fields of publishing, photography, computers, graphic design and printing." The list is an excerpt from the book "Editing Your Newsletter - How to Produce an Effective Publication Using Traditional Tools and Computers," by Mark Beach.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Graphic Arts & Design
• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Photography & Film

PD Info: Public Domain Music
http://www.pdinfo.com/index.php

"A reference site to help the ordinary person identify public domain songs and public domain music... royalty free music you can use anywhere and any way you choose... performance, sing-along, film, video, advertising, business, or personal." Includes info on copyright and public domain, an FAQ, and a song list of titles in the public domain.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Performance
• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Performing Arts » Music
• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » United States » Intellectual Property

Glossary of Islamic Terms and Concepts
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/reference/glossary.html

"This glossary had its beginnings from the information contained in the booklet Introducing Islam to Non-Muslims by Hussein Khalid Al-Hussein and Ahmad Hussein Sakr. Other terms not in that booklet are continually being added to this list now."

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Islam

Taoism and the Arts of China
http://www.artic.edu/taoism/

This site provides essays on the Taoist tradition, illustrated by works from the Art Insitute of Chicago's Taoism and the Arts of China exhibit. Glossary links within the text assist the reader in understanding the important terms and concepts associated with Taoism. The site also includes lesson plans and an extensive list of references.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Visual Arts
• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Other Faiths

MedWeb Community
http://www.medweb.emory.edu/SPT--Home.php

This site is a publication of Emory Health Sciences Center Library and offers a comprehensive list of links to information on a huge range of consumer health topics. Topics covered include: specific diseases and conditions, cooking, news, Hispanic American Health, Standards, support groups, herbals, drugs, medical specialties, and many many more.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes

The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy - Proverbs
http://www.bartleby.com/59/3/

A definition and a long list of popular American proverbs.

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• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Folklore » Proverbs and Sayings

Foundations Associates
http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/

This site from a not for profit 501(c)(3) provides resources on dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder ("affected by both an emotional or psychiatric illness and chemical dependency"), including full text articles, success stories, and a directory to list treatment programs and other resources.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes
• Health & Medical Sciences » Mental Health » Mental Disorders » Dual Diagnosis

OCLC Top 1000: 2005 Banned Books
http://www.oclc.org/research/top1000/banned.htm

The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)is a worldwide library cooperative whose online catalog, WorldCat, contains over one billion items from over 10,000 libraries. Browse this list of banned books that made it onto their list of the top 1000 books held by member libraries in 2005. Interested in reading a book on the list? Click the WorldCat icon to find the library nearest you that owns it.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Issues » Censorship » Banned Books » Banned Book Lists

BISAC Subject Headings, 2008 Edition
http://www.bisg.org/standards/bisac_subject/index.html

Provides a list of standard subject headings used to categorize books by many in the publishing and retail industry.

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• Business & Economics » Industry » Publishing & Media
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Cataloging

Games FAQs
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/games/

A list of game related FAQs, including Backgammon, Go, Chess, Bridge, Pinball, Video Games.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games

Best Buddies
http://www.bestbuddies.org/

Best Buddies is dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become friends. Through their site, you can learn about programs in which you can participate. A list of places on the internet to find more information about intellectual and developmental disabilities is also available.

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• Business & Economics » Non-Profit Organizations
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Disabilities

Biographies of Women Mathematicians
http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm

"These pages are part of an on-going project by students in mathematics classes at Agnes Scott College, in Atlanta, Georgia, to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics. There are brief comments on many of the women mathematicians and some photos (which look best at more than 256 colors). Our goal is for this list to continue to expand, and for more biographies to be completed." Not all entries are complete, but the ones that are include references. There are also links to excellent resources on the topic of women and mathematics.

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• Reference » Biographies » Scientists & Inventors
• Social Sciences » Gender & Sexuality » Women » Careers
• Science and Technology » Mathematics » Mathematicians

Game Theory .net
http://www.gametheory.net/

Provides resource materials for educators, students, professionals and "geeks," including a list of textbooks, lecture notes, Java applets, and online games. Get links to game-theoretic themes in movies, books, and the popular press for those interested in game theory. Great for school or for fun!

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• Business & Economics » Economics
• Education » Teachers & Administrators

Zeno's Forensic Site
http://forensic.to/forensic.html

Well-organized list of links to anything and everything concerning Forensics, from firearms to entomology, audio and anthropology, journals, education, mailing lists, etc.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law Enforcement
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Crime

ErgoLib for Safer Library Computing
http://library.ucr.edu/ergolib/

"Working in a library can be hard, physical work. And working with computers, mice, and monitors requires many of the same skills that successful athletes have. Get informed and start planning your own training program by checking out the following web sites and our list of quick, cheap tips."

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Administration & Management

OSXGuide.com
http://www.osxguide.com/

This site is dedicated to telling Mac users "how to do things in OSX." There is a bulletin board, list of OSX FAQ's, and OSX news. This site is also searchable.

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• Computers & Internet » Platforms » Macintosh

The Pragmatism Cybrary
http://www.pragmatism.org/

This site contains an introduction to Pragmatism, biographical and bibliographical information about famous Pragmatists, a list of publishers of books about Pragmatism, and links to other sites on Pragmatism.

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• Arts & Humanities » Philosophy » Western

Film Festival Source
http://www.filmfestivalsource.com/

A categorized, searchable list of film festivals from around the world. You are able to search the list by title, type (animation, documentary, etc.), and country. There are nearly 600 festivals currently listed and each entry has a weblink, e-mail contact, submission deadlines, and brief description of the festival. Free submissions are accepted and you may add / modify your own film festival listings (web administrators reserve the right to refuse any submission and they are first set to 'pending approval').

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• Entertainent & Leisure » Movies » Film Festivals

L'Edicola Elettronica / The Electronic Newstand
http://www.bibliotecaleonardiana.it/edicola.html

Elenco molto esteso di links ai siti di quotidiani italiani, organizzati in "nazionali" e "locali." Questo sito presenta, inoltre, liste di links anche a riviste, periodici e emittenti televisive e radiofoniche italiane. In italiano.
A very comprehensive list of links to Italian newspapers (quotidiani) organized into "National" and "Local". Links also to Italian magazines, television and radio stations with a short description, per every entry, of the kind of coverage or registration. In Italian.

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• Reference » Italian Ready Reference » Attualità / News & Current Events

Law Dictionary
http://dictionary.law.com/

This site allows individuals to search for definitions of a variety of legal terms. A search may be conducted by use of a term, definition, and by browsing the alphabetical list of terms.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law

NAHHH - Homes that Help and Heal
http://www.nahhh.org/

"The National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc. is a non-profit corporation serving facilities that provide lodging and other supportive services to patients and their families when confronted with medical emergencies." Contains a list of available lodgings for patients and families when treatment is away from home.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Health Care Issues
• Business & Economics » Non-Profit Organizations
• Health & Medical Sciences » Health Care Issues

Chemical Education Resource Shelf
http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/chemistry/books/

"Listings include the authors, title of the book, edition, publisher, year of publication, ISBN, and price. Prices quoted are usually "net" prices (what bookstores are charged), but many "list" prices also are included. If we have been able to locate a review of the textbook, a reference to the review is cited."

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• Science & Technology » Chemical Sciences (Chemistry)

The Volunteer Center of Western Australia
http://www.volunteer.org.au/

Listings of volunteer resource centers in Western Australia as well as in ohter parts of the Continent. Calendar of events including such things as 'volunteer day'; and a list of services and resources provided by this center. The site is not huge but there is some useful information especially for those in Western Australia.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare

Ropers Knots Page
http://www.realknots.com/

A huge site dedicated to the art of knotting, consisting of detailed instruction pages, an alphabetical index to locate and learn the many different types of knots, links to other knotting sites, connection to a knotting newsgroup, and a list of books on this subject.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Arts & Crafts
• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies

The Episode Guides Page
http://epguides.com/

"This site contains Episode Lists for over 1000 TV shows. Each list contains titles and air dates. For some shows there is also a more detailed episode guide containing guest stars and plot summaries."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Television » Episode Guides

The Real Beer Page
http://www.realbeer.com/

This site has extensive information about beer, brewpubs, microbreweries, homebrewing, and the beer industry. It includes a list of upcoming beer festivals and other beer events, publications about beer, and a searchable database of breweries, bars, and brewpubs in the US and Canada.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Drink
• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies

QuiltArt
http://www.quiltart.com/

"Quiltart, the Internet's largest mailing list for contemporary art quilters, was established in 1995 as a means for those interested in innovative, contemporary art quilting to share, learn and grow." The site includes many rotating galleries where users can view very detailed photos of art quilts displayed at QuiltArt shows and functions, as well as descriptions of the quilts, addressing both subject and technique, written by the artists.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Arts & Crafts » Quilting

Canadian Archival Resources on the Internet
http://www.archivescanada.ca/car/menu.html

Provides a list of links to Canadian archives and related resources including archival list servs, associations and educational opportunities.

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• Arts & Humanities » Archives & Records Management » Resources for Archivists
• Arts & Humanities » Archives & Records Management » Online Catalogs » North America » Canada

Federal Citizen Information Center- Privacy Resources
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/privacy_resources.htm

This site contains a list of sites that provide information on financial, internet, medical, and identification privacy. Many of these sites contain information on citizens’ legal rights under the laws, and links to the full texts of privacy laws. While some of these sites are run by the government, others are non-government sites which provide concise explanations of citizen’s legal rights under the law.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » United States » Right of Privacy

Peace Action
http://www.peace-action.org/

This extensive grassroots network organizes write-in campaigns, internet actions, citizens lobbying and direct action. Searchable site resources include press release archive, publications and list of links.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Peace » Peace Movements

Terra Nova
http://terranova.blogs.com/

A blog written by "scholars and practitioners from a variety of disciplines" that focuses on virtual worlds. Includes a list of virtual worlds.

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• Entertainment And Leisure » Games » Computer/Video/Arcade » Social Aspects of Video Games

Constitution of the United States of America
http://www.law.cornell.edu:80/constitution/constitution.over...

Includes Preamble, Articles I-VII (The Legislative Branch, the Presidency, the Judiciary, the States, the Amendment Process, Legal Status of the Constitution, Ratification), and Amendments I-XXVII, as well as list of signers. In this hypertext version of the Constitution, provisions that have been amended or otherwise affected by subsequent amendments are linked to the relevant amendments.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » Historical Documents
• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science » Documents » Constitutions & Treaties in Force

The Randolph Caldecott Medal
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedi...

The Randolph Caldecott Medal is given each year for outstanding illustration of a children's book. This page describes this years winners and links to information about the award, a list of winners and honor books starting in 1930, and to the homepage of the Newberry Medal.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Children's
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

Allergy Discussion Group
http://www.Immune.Com/allergy/index.html

Searchable archive of a free allergy mailing list (listserv), along with subscription information.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Allergies

The Mac Orchard
http://www.macorchard.com/

"The Mac Orchard is a carefully cultivated list of the most vital Internet applications and links for Macintosh Internet users, along with Internet software reviews contributed from The Mac Orchard's audience. These pages represent the most complete, most up-to-date collection of Macintosh Internet applications available anywhere on the Internet."

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• Computers & Internet » Internet
• Computers & Internet » Platforms » Macintosh

YouthPastor.Com
http://YouthPastor.Com/

A resource and community site for youth pastors and others involved in Christian youth ministry. Includes a directory of youth pastors and a list of youth ministry related organizations and addresses on the Internet.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Christianity

Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/

The Arthritis Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding new treatment procedures, funding research for a cure and to improving the quality of life for those afflicted with this disease. The Arthritis Foundation website has information useful to health practicioners, arthritis sufferers and their families, and educators. The site includes articles on legislative advocacy, a FAQ on arthritis, facts and trends of arthritis sufferers, a large collection of news releases related to the disease, research funding and information, a list of helpful resources and information on becoming a member.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Arthritis
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Arthritis

Kay Aboudja
http://www.vodouspirit.com/

Kay Aboudja is a traditional house of Vodou located in New Orleans which "exists to serve the lwa of African Ginea in an authentic fashion, adhering to the strictest orthodoxy in our practice of the Vodou religion thereby maintaining it in its traditional form as it has been handed down to us from West Africa, through Haiti, & into the Diaspora." Their site contains a Vodou FAQ, several articles on Vodou practice and morality, and an annotated reading list (including books not to buy).

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Other Faiths

Beliefnet chooses the best blogs about religion and spirituality -- Beliefnet.com
/News/2004/08/Best-Spiritual-Blogs.aspx

Beliefnet's frequently updated, select list of spritual blogs, which is inclusive of many different religions. There is also a link to BlogHeaven, another part of Beliefnet where posts from the best blogs hosted by Beliefnet are collected.

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• Arts & Humanities Blogs » Religion Blogs
• Reference Blogs » Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
• Arts & Humanities Blogs » Religion Blogs
• Reference Blogs » Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines

Primary Documents in American History
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/PrimDocsHome.html

This site offers a list of some of the most important documents in American history from 1763 to 1877. Each document has a page with background information, links to digital material associated with the documents, and bibliographies for both adult and young readers.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » Historical Documents
• Arts & Humanities » History » Historical Documents and Sources

POPLINE: Your connection to the world's reproductive health literature
http://db.jhuccp.org/ics-wpd/popweb/

"POPLINE is the world's largest bibliographic database of family planning and related health and development issues." Although most of the articles are not for free, more than 13,000 links to full text articles are available, and there is full bibliographic information for all entries. The list of popular topics is provided for instant searches.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Sexuality
• Health & Medical Sciences » Women's Health » Pregnancy & Birth

The Museum of Kitschy Stitches by Stitchy McYarnpants
http://www.stitchymcyarnpants.com/moks06/

Stitchy McYarnpants gathers vintage knitting patterns that are a bit DATED and then adds her own hilarious commentaries. Add to your must-see (and do not knit this at home) list!

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Arts & Crafts » Knitting

Cataloguer's Toolbox
http://staff.library.mun.ca/staff/toolbox/

Complies a list of useful links, tools, and resources for catalogers covering a wide variety of topics, from MARC to cataloging blogs.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Tips & Tools
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Cataloging

Antiques Oronoco
http://www.antiques-oronoco.com/

"This is a list of some of the types of antiques one might collect with links to images and information." Includes tips for new antique collectors.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies
• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Antiques

The International Meteor Organization
http://www.imo.net/

"The International Meteor Organization (IMO) was founded in 1988 and has more than 250 members now. IMO was created in response to an ever growing need for international cooperation of meteor amateur work. The collection of meteor observations by several methods from all around the world ensures the comprehensive study of meteor showers and their relation to comets and interplanetary dust." Site contains "information about meteor observing techniques, analyses and recent results from world-wide data, a list of meteor showers, glossary, meteor-related projects, addresses and more."

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• Science & Technology » Astronomy » Solar System (Planetary)
• Science & Technology » Astronomy » Stargazing

The History of Traditional Games
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/james.masters/TraditionalGames/Tra...

This site is broken up into three main sections; Traditional Board Games from around the World, Traditional English Pub Games, and Traditional English Garden Games. Each section has separate, detailed pages on the history of such games as Billiards, Croquet, and Backgammon, as well as links to other historical type game sites. One added feature is a list of references used for finding the material for each profile.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games
• Entertainment & Leisure » Sports

Allexperts.com
http://www.allexperts.com/

A directory of experts in the areas of television, music, legal, medical, software, cars, sports, love & romance, and miscellaneous subjects who have volunteered to answer e-mail questions in their subject of expertise. Click on a subject area and you'll get a list of volunteers in that area, which includes notes on each person's specific area of interest, along with a link to an e-mail form. Level of expertise will vary since volunteers are only required to have "an above-average level of knowledge of the subject." The site requires a java-enabled browser.

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• Reference » Experts & How-To

The Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States
http://www.tmealf.com/DH/

Pictures, history, and explanations of over 60 Native American flags and the increasing use of flags among Native tribes. Scroll down the page to get to the list of flags available.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » Native American History
• Reference » Geography » Flags

SOL: Spanish in Our Libraries
http://www.quicktopic.com/22/H/BhC64pQyGQy

SOL (Spanish in Our Libraries) strives to be a forum and resource bank for librarians who want to improve their services to Spanish speakers. It does so through a 150-member discussion list, an archived digest of mailings, and its ongoing consolidation of the Public Libraries Using Spanish website.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job » Tips & Tools

Glossary of Marketing terms
http://www.quirks.com/resources/glossary.asp

This web page contains a list of over 650 common and uncommon marketing research words and phrases. This glossary list is created by Geonetric Technologies .

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• Business & Economics » Marketing & Advertising

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Handbook
http://www.usd.edu/cd/publications/fashandbook.cfm

This downloadable booklet includes information about educational needs of FAS children, a glossary of terms, list of websites, bibliographies of articles, videos, and books. PLEASE NOTE: to download this booklet you must have Adobe Acrobat.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco
• Health & Medical Sciences » Disabilities
• Health & Medical Sciences » Pediatrics

People with Online Papers in Philosophy
http://consc.net/people.html

A linked list of individuals who have made available online papers in philosophy and related areas. The list contains mostly academic philosophers, but some scientists and others in related fields are included. Areas of interest of these people include consciousness, perception, mental content, philosophy of mind, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, language, linguistics, philosophy of action and will, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of physics, philosophy of biology, philosophy of science, logic, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of religion, ethics, social and political philosophy, applied ethics, aesthetics, ancient and medieval philosophy, 17th and 18th Century philosophy, and 19th and 20th Century philosophy.

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• Philosophy » General Encyclopedias and Databases

GreenCine - Movies Primers
http://www.greencine.com/static/primers/index.jsp

This site contains descriptive articles on several film primers. It also has an extensive list of movie genres with lists of films that fall under those genres.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies » Genres

Istituti Italiani di Cultura all'Estero / Italian Instituts of Culture Abroad
http://www.italcult.net/

Elenco (in ordine alfabetico per stato) degli indirizzi degli Istituti Italiani di cultura all’estero mantenuto dal Ministero degli Affari Esteri italiano . Questa lista presenta, oltre agli indirizzi postali e numeri di telefono, anche i siti web e gli indirizzi di posta elettronica degli istituti. In italiano e inglese.
List of the Italian Culture Instituts abroad. Organized in alphabetical order by State, this page presents the contact information of those institutes, homepage URL and e-mail address included. In Italian and English.

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• Reference » Italian Ready Reference » Italia e Relazioni Internazionali / Italy and International Relations

The Museum of Talking Boards
http://www.museumoftalkingboards.com/

The Museum of Talking Boards is an online museum of antique Ouija boards. It gives the history of Ouija boards, debunks some false histories, and discusses the various theories of how Ouija boards do, don't or might work. Includes anecdotes, illustrations, a list of links, and a bibliography. Also hosts two "virtual" Ouija boards.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Games » Board Games
• Entertainment & Leisure » Paranormal Phenomena

Frequency and Stroke Counts of Chinese Characters
http://technology.chtsai.org/charfreq/

"This is a list of frequency of usage and number of strokes of the 13,060 Chinese characters defined in the BIG-5 coding scheme." With links to other Chinese language and Chinese computing websites.

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• Computers & Internet
• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » Asian & Pacific/Asian-American » Chinese
• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » Chinese

Glossary of Microscopes and Microscopy
http://www.microscopy.info/microscopy/educational/glossary.a...

A basic glossary of techniques and equipment. This glossary has a hierarchical structure, based on specific areas of microscopy; within each of these areas, a list of terms and definitions is included.

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• Science & Technology
• Reference » Dictionaries » Glossaries

American Family Foundation Home Page: Information About Cults and Psychological Manipulations
http://www.csj.org/

"AFF is a secular, not-for-profit, tax-exempt research center and educational organization founded in 1979. AFF's mission is to study psychological manipulation and cultic groups, to educate the public and professionals, and to assist those who have been adversely affected by a cult experience." The site contains periodicals of Cultic Studies, the latest news in Cultic Studies, and resources to help friends and family of cult members, former cult members, clergy, educators, therapists and counselors, and researchers. A list of links is also included.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology
• Social Sciences » Psychology

Old Gas Station Collectibles
http://www.oldgas.com/

"A service bringing gas station antique collectors, dealers, publishers and service providers together for the benefit of all. Here you'll find a list of specialized swap meets and auctions; reports of past such events; images of gas station collectibles; information about petroleum history and collecting petroliana; links to other collectors and petro related sites around the web."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Antiques

The Gate of Heavenly Peace
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gate/

"THE GATE OF HEAVENLY PEACE is a documentary about the protests at Tiananmen in 1989, and the resulting Beijing Massacre of June 4. The film explores the history of the demonstrations and comments on the "deep structure" of political habits and attitudes that have informed public life in China over the past century. The filmmakers present a wide range of Chinese perspectives on a defining moment in China's modern history. In addition to information about the film, this website includes articles, essays, and book excerpts, containing analysis and interpretation of the 1989 protests. Original source documents, video and audio clips, posters, photographs, and artwork are also available. For a complete list of the readings on this site, see the index."

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• Arts & Humanities » History » Asian History

Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects
http://mathforum.org/teachers/mathproject.html

Part of the Math Forum, this website takes an interactive look at math. Included are a "problem of the week," a "student center," and a "teachers' place. The site also provides a useful list of resources.

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• Science & Technology » Mathematics

MyStarsLive.com
http://www.mystarslive.com/

MyStarsLive is a great site for amateur star-gazers; simply select your contry/state, nearest city, the time you wish to view, and which horizon you want to see and the site automatically generates a starmap for your area. The site also includes a list of upcoming events such as eclipses, meteor showers, and asteroid orbits.

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• Science & Technology » Astronomy » Stargazing

Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Online Guide to Privacy Resources
http://epic.org/privacy/privacy_resources_faq.html

This site provides a list of organizations that focus on privacy, a list of links for further online privacy information, and a list of print publications about privacy. The user may search under the category which best serves his or her needs.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » United States » Right of Privacy

The Hasidic Stories Homepage
http://www.hasidicstories.com/

The art of Hasidic Storytelling. A collection of stories from the Hasidic tradition as well as a list of articles and resources.

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• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » Jewish
• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Folklore

Peace Dividend Trust
http://www.peacedividendtrust.org/

"Peace Dividend Trust (PDT) is a non-profit foundation that promotes the growth of private enterprise in post-conflict economies by helping donors, aid agencies, and investors support local labour and entrepreneurs." PDT helps donors, aid agencies and investors support the growth of local business in post-conflict economies. Site gives list of projects, links and ideas of how to help and a photo gallery.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » War » Economic Aspects

37 Signals
http://www.37signals.com/

A web design and application company that focuses on usability. Offers two free web applications: a to-do list and a collaborative editor.

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• Computers & Internet » Internet » Net-Based Emerging Technologies

Dr. Pribut's Running Injuries Page
http://www.drpribut.com/sports/sportframe.html

This page consists of an index of articles written by Dr. Stephen Pribut about all aspects of running. He covers training styles, equipment needs, and related injuries. There is also a list of podiatric links. Users may e-mail Dr. Pribut with specific running questions.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Exercise & Fitness
• Health & Medical Sciences » Injuries
• Health & Medical Sciences » Specializations » Sports Medicine

Kidney Stones in Adults
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stonesadults/ind...

An overview of what causes kidneys stones, who is prone to getting them, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated is given. Procedures such as ESWL (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy) and Percutaneous Nehphrolithotomy are covered. There is also a list of foods to avoid, a bibliography, and foundations listed.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Kidney Diseases

USA Today Books
http://www.usatoday.com/life/enter/books/leb1.htm

USA Today's frequently updated list of the 150 best selling books in the United States.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

HighWire Press
http://highwire.stanford.edu/

"One of the 2 largest free full-text science archives on Earth." Scientific journals are made available online, some free, some by subscription, many searchable with abstracts available. Provides a good start for Web users when seeking past scientific articles and citations of articles. A list of journals with free full-text articles online is available.

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• Science & Technology

Welcome to www.subways.net
http://www.subways.net/

"These pages are a collection of photos, maps and links to transit related sites. Each page in the countries section will have a list of cities plus informaton on their transit systems and any links I've been able to glean."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Travel & Tourism
• Science & Technology » Transportation » Railroad

Anime Web Turnpike
http://www.anipike.com/

This site is a respected, authoritative site among the online anime community. The Anipike will lead you through the world of 'Anime,' or Japanese animation. Included are links to stores specializing in anime merchandise, fan pages, and a "Top Ten" list that ranks interest in anime series by hits to series specific websites. A wonderful resource for both the novice and the addicted.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies » Genres » Animation
• Entertainment & Leisure » Television » Genres » Animation (Cartoons)

Narcotics Anonymous
http://www.na.org/

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a non-profit international organization dedicated to helping men and women recover from narcotic addiction using the basic 12 Steps of Recovery. This website contains an on-line catalog of NA resources, excerpts from the NA newsletter "NA Update", list of local contacts, description of the 12 step recovery program, information on how to become a member, and links to other NA-related sites.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Addictions » Illegal Drugs
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Addictions » Prescription Drugs
• Health & Medical Sciences » Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Addictions » Illegal Drugs
• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Addictions » Prescription Drugs

Negro League Baseball Players Association
http://www.nlbpa.com/

Honors and celebrates the significant contribution of Negro Leagues players to baseball and American history. Includes a player-list containing information on each member for whom it is available and a team directory of many leagues.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Sports » Baseball & Softball » Negro Leagues Baseball
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Region » North American History » United States History » African-American History » Sports

Who Was Blogging the Democratic National Convention (in July 2004)?
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/news/001461.php

Cyberjournalist.net provides a list of people credentialed as bloggers in attendance at the DNC. A good list of important political bloggers.

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• Law, Government & Political Science Blogs » Politics Blogs
• Law, Government & Political Science Blogs » Politics Blogs

Hunger Plus, Inc.
http://www.hungerplus.org/

Not for profit organizations geared toward "providing food and related supplies for emergency use and for longer term projects to improve food security." Includes a newsletter, list of projects currently supported, and success stories of past projects from around the world.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues & Social Welfare » Hunger » Food Relief

Andazas al Web Latino
http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/latino.html

This site from the New Mexico State University library is a comprehensive gateway to the "Latino web." Includes links to more specific portals/pathfinders, and Latin American cultural, political, and environmental sites. Also contains a (somewhat dated) list of various Latin America-oriented listservs.

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• Regional & Country Information » Latin America

EzineUniversity
http://www.ezineuniversity.com/

"EzineUniversity exists to help you become a successful E-Zine Publisher. Several leading online experts share their expertise with you in this educational forum." Available free online courses include: E-Zines and E-mail Marketing, Preparation and Research, Planning and Development, Content Development and Writing, and Publishing and Mailing List Management.

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• Reference » Style and Writing Guides

Soundtrack Collector
http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/

Offers news on new and re-released soundtracks, as well as a vast database of 40,000+ titles and a tool for users to create and keep track of a shareable list of their soundtrack collections. Includes user forums.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Genres » Showtunes & Soundtracks

U.S. National Film Registry -- Titles
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/clamen/misc/movies...

"In 1988, the (United States) Library of Congress established the National Film Registry, to preserve film deemed 'culturally, historically, or esthetically important.' 25 films have been added to the registry each year since. Herein is the complete list of those films so honoured to date."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies

Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
http://www.religioustolerance.org/

The purpose of this site is to "promote understanding and tolerance of minority religions," "expose religious hatred and misinformation," and "supply information on controversial religious topics." The site contains detailed and informative information on the history, beliefs, and practices of dozens of religions, faith groups, and ethical systems including large world religions, small non-Christian religions, Christian denominations and sects, and other ethical groups, religions and spiritual paths. In addition, essays on ethical and spiritual issues, as well as controversial issues such as abortion, homosexuality, sex education, evolution, and euthanasia are included. Annotated list of Ethics and Religious WWW Sites is included.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations

Motherboard HomeWorld
http://www.motherboards.org/

This is a good resource to find information on replacing and upgrading your motherboard. The author provides a section for newbies that gives detailed information about motherboards and where to start. There is a list of manufacturers and vendors to get information on purchasing or asking about your particular piece. There is also an article on chips and chipsets, and the author walks you through building your own PC. There is an FAQ and a search engine for the site.

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• Computers & Internet » Computer Hardware
• Computers & Internet » Platforms » DOS/PC/Windows

Beginner's Guide to Family History Research
http://www.arkansasresearch.com/guide.html

"If you can't even spell the word g-e-n-e-a-l-o-g-y, this is the place for you to start. Everyone has ancestors, and if you're wondering who yours are, it's time to get involved in family history and genealogy research." This resource is divided into 13 short chapters that will take a beginner through the basics of genealogy research. There's a glossary of terms and a list of other genealogy resources.

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• Reference » Genealogy

Encyclopedia of American Military Aircraft
http://www.csd.uwo.ca/Elevon/baugher_us/

Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft is organized by type of airplane, such as attack or cargo. Select the type, then scroll down the list to find your airplane. There is also a section for Aircraft of the World.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » US Federal Government » US Military
• Science & Technology » Transportation » Air

Viruslist.com
http://www.viruslist.com/

Daily news on computer-virus related topics. Daily list of active viruses. Encyclopedia of all known computer viruses arranged by virus family.

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• Computers & Internet

Internet Broadway Database
http://www.ibdb.com/

"IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Details include pertinent people involved as well as interesting facts and production statistics. Get a list of every production of Hamlet on Broadway or a list of your favorite actor's credits. Find out what played at a particular theatre or what shows opened in a specified Broadway season. The pride of IBDB is its accuracy and comprehensiveness. The value of IBDB is its searchability. Enter a key word into the basic search fields on the left to search in Shows, People, Theatres, or Seasons categories. Click on any result for more information. For more complicated or filtered searches, choose Advanced Search."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Theater

Kolb-Proust Archive for Research
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/kolbp/

This project is devoted to the study of Marcel Proust, and contains a bibliography, a list of "basic references" for Proust studies, a chronology of Proust's life, and an archive of his selected writings.

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors

Astro/Space Frequently Seen Acronyms
http://tla.surly.org/

A list of frequently used acronyms in astronomy and space-related information.

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• Science & Technology » Astronomy

WE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network
http://www.litwomen.org/welearn.html

Women-centered literacy and adult education curriculum resources, such as lesson plans, information for literacy workers, resource list, conversation circles and links.

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• Education » Adult Education
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Literacy » Functional Literacy

Ambasciate Estere in Italia / Foreign Embassies in Italy
http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/Rapp...

Elenco di tutte le ambasciate estere in Italia con indirizzi e altre informazioni.
List of all the foreign embassies in Italy with addresses and other contact information.

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• Reference » Italian Ready Reference » Ambasciate e Consolati / Diplomatic and Consular Services

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
http://www.federalreserve.gov/

An official source of information about Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This site provides information about federal reserve system, monetary policy, banking information and regulation,payment systems,economic research and data which include current interest rate statistics, bank prime rates, foreign exchange rates, U.S. government securities rates, conventional mortgage rates. It also provides consumer information for consumers and for community development . It also provides list of publications and websites of various federal agencies related to federal reserve system.

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• Business & Economics » Banking
• Business & Economics » Statistics
• Law, Government and Political Science » Executive Branch » Agencies » Economic

Lakota Wowapi Oti Kin: Lakota Information Home Page
http://puffin.creighton.edu/lakota/

This is a joint project of Martin Broken Leg and Raymond Bucko, S.J.. Comprehensive list of resources related to Lakota people and culture.

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• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » Native American

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Home Page
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/cfshome.htm

This site by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides a definition of chronic fatigue syndrome as well as information on possible causes and diagnosis, a list of patient support groups, updates on research, summaries of CFS publications, and treatment options. The front page also has links to CFS hot topics.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The Glossary of Mathematical Mistakes
http://members.cox.net/mathmistakes/glossary1.htm

"This is a list of mathematical mistakes made over and over by advertisers, the media, reporters, politicians, activists, and in general many non-math people."

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• Science & Technology » Mathematics

VegWeb.com
http://vegweb.com/

Features recipes grouped by category and current and back issues of the VegWeb Newsletter. There is also a section called VegInfo with FAQs, information about vitamins and minerals, books/cookbooks, composting and gardening, and an nutritional analysis tool. You can also join and utilize the Weekly Meal Planner and Grocery List features.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Vegetarian

Alcove 9: Classical and Medieval History
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/alcove9/classics.html

The Library of Congress's annotated list of reference websites for classical and medieval history.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Era » Prehistoric and Ancient History
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Era » Medieval (Middle Ages) History
• Arts & Humanities » Classics

America's Second Harvest
http://www.secondharvest.org/

This site tackles the issue of hunger in America through a three-pronged approach: give help, get informed, and go local. Locations of local food banks, news that affects hunger and poverty in the United States, and ways to make donations can all be found here. On the homepage there is also a "Food Waste Counter" that is a running tally of the amount of food wasted in America. A list of informative related links is also available. Available in English and Spanish.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues & Social Welfare » Hunger » Food Relief

Proverb Resources
http://cogweb.ucla.edu/Discourse/Proverbs/

An extensive list of resources including a large collection of proverbs from all over the world. Also includes links to outside collections, articles, journals, and reference.

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• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Folklore » Proverbs and Sayings

Collecting and Preserving Insects
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/youthdevelopment/D...

Provides a concise illustrated description of the equipment and proper techniques for collecting and displaying insects. It includes a list of sources for supplies and reference materials.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Natural History

History News Network
http://hnn.us/departments/86.html

List of blogs hosted by the History News Network site, which comes out of the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. The entire site is devoted to correcting the historical inaccuracies that come up in the media, but the blogs tend to speak on politics and current events from a historian’s point of view.

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• Arts & Humanities Blogs » History Blogs
• Arts & Humanities Blogs » History Blogs

Library and Archival Exhibitions on the Web
http://www.sil.si.edu/SILPublications/Online-Exhibitions/

Features a searchable list of links to online exhibitions created by archives, historical societies, libraries and museums worldwide. Managed by the Smithsonian Institution.

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• Arts & Humanities » History
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries
• Arts & Humanities » Archives & Records Management » Online Exhibitions

Planetary Image Finders
http://ti.arc.nasa.gov/projects/bayes-group/Atlas/index.html

"Provides a list of various sites which contain high resolution images of the planets of the solar system. Many are unprocessed photographs and transmissions from various probes. Some sites (Mars, for example) provide a complete mapping of the planet's surface."

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• Science & Technology » Astronomy » Solar System (Planetary)

The Creole and Cajun Recipe page
http://www.gumbopages.com/recipe-page.html

This website contains Cajun and Creole recipes from New Orleans, Southern Louisiana, and Acadiana or 'Cajun country'. In addition to recipes this website provides a glossary of ingredients, measurement and temperature equivalents, and a list of places to purchase ingredients. This website also offers a search engine which allows users to enter an ingredient or a name of dish to find a corresponding recipe.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Ethnic
• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Recipes & Cookbooks
• Regional & Country Information » North America » United States » Southwest (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas)

alt.talk.royalty FAQ: British Royalty and Nobility
http://www.heraldica.org/faqs/britfaq.html

"This regular posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and their answers and other useful information about the British Royal Family and British nobility. (The Royal & Noble Families of the World FAQ can be found at http://www.heraldica.org/faqs/atrfaq.htm)."

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » Other National Governments » United Kingdom
• Reference » Biographies » Politicians & Rulers

The Alzheimer List
http://alzheimer.wustl.edu/adrc2/alzheimerlist/

"The Alzheimer List Homepage is the Internet Gateway for the Alzheimer List (AL), an e-mail based support group for family caregivers, persons with memory loss, and the professionals that serve them."

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Alzheimer's

University of Michigan Jains
http://www.umich.edu/~umjains/

Web page for the Jain student group at the University of Michigan. Contains a brief overview of Jainism, explanations of Jain concepts, an interactive guide to Jain sacred geography, a Jain reading list with reviews, and links to other Jain resources.

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Other Faiths

Who Was Blogging the GOP Convention (in August 2004)?
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/news/001580.php

Cyberjournalist.net provides a list of people credentialed as bloggers in attendance at the RNC. A good list of important political bloggers.

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• Law, Government & Political Science Blogs » Politics Blogs
• Law, Government & Political Science Blogs » Politics Blogs

The Modern Library 100 Best Nonfiction
http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100bestnonfiction.h...

A listing provided by Random House of the 100 best non-fiction books - includes a "Reader's List" and a "Board's List"

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books » Non-fiction

Study in Taiwan
http://www.studyintaiwan.org/why_studying_in_taiwan/why-stud...

This site provides information especially about education system in Taiwan and a list of websites of colleges and universities, given a good organization. It also presents information about background of Taiwan and living in Taiwan.

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• Education » International Education
• Regional & Country Information » Asia » Taiwan

NebraskAccess
http://nebraskaccess.ne.gov/

Contains a list of websites recommended by the Nebraska Library Commission. Topics include Business and Finance, Education, Health and Medical, Nebraska Information, Science and Technology, and more.

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• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Libraries by Type » Digital Libraries » State Digital Libraries in the U.S.
• Reference » Web Directories

Ambient Music Guide: A Guide to Essential Ambient & Downtempo Albums
http://www.ambientmusicguide.com/

Although this page won't be updated any longer, it offers a guide to 40+ years of ambient and downtempo music. Includes a history of ambient music, essential releases, recent releases, and a large list of links to other great sources.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Genres » New Age/Ambient

UBL: The Ultimate Band List
http://www.ubl.com/

A large list of artists, reviews, and charts; very well indexed. Focuses mainly on popular music, but also has listings for classical, jazz, country, etc. Also contains a calendar of events and browsable lists of bands and music samples.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Music

Tom's Hardware Guide
http://www.tomshardware.com/

The site provides detailed information about such things as motherboards, video cards, BIOS, CPU's, overclocking, RAM, and technology among other things. The author gives advice on how to go about making such purchases as well as giving reviews of various hardware products. There is also a list of links to other hardware sites.

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• Computers & Internet » Computer Hardware

Meals.Com
http://www.my-meals.com/Index/Index.aspx

"Meals.Com offers access to an ever-growing collection of over 10,000 recipes, menu suggestions and drink ideas. There is something for everyone to enjoy --- from the cordon bleu chef to the complete kitchen novice. Meals.Com gives you more than just recipes. You can email questions to The Chef, chat about food, select one course, build an entire menu or plan your meals by the week, and print a shopping list that includes all the ingredients from all the recipes you select." Registration required for customized features.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Recipes & Cookbooks

Ultimate Rollercoaster - Roller Coasters, Theme Parks, and Thrill Rides
http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/

"The mission of the Ultimate Rollercoaster is to provide every guest with informative and entertaining information on the topics of roller coasters, theme parks and thrill rides, in an easy to navigate and eye pleasing manner." It includes the "Roller Coaster Yellowpages," a comprehensive list of coasters and theme parks with ride specifications and theme park information. It is "one of the most popular web sites on roller coasters, theme parks and thrill rides."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Outdoor Recreation » Amusement Parks

The DiCammilo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses
http://www.dicamillocompanion.com/

"The Database of Houses is a continuing effort to list every country house built in Britain and Ireland, standing or demolished. The Database is updated daily and currently lists over 6,500 houses. This undertaking will compile as many details as can be found about the houses, families who occupied them, and their estates, in a standardized format."

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Architecture
• Reference » Genealogy
• Regional & Country Information » Europe » United Kingdom » History

Don Busca
http://www.donbusca.com/

Doc Busca searches other search engines (such as 7search, About, AOL, Ask, Dmoz, Epilot, FindWhat, MSN, Netscape, Overture, Wisenut, and Yahoo) and provides clustered results, a list of the most relevant results, and a list of related categories in its own directory.

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• Reference » Search Engines » Metasearch Engines
• Reference » Search Engines » Clustered Results Search Engines

Malaspina Database Index
http://www.mala.bc.ca/%7Emcneil/index1.htx

German database in English listing online versions of books and information (biography, list of works, and more) about famous American and European authors, artists, and actors.

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• Germany
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors
• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » German » Literature

Carnivorous Plant FAQ
http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html

This page, maintained by the International Carnivorous Plant Society, provides an exhaustive list of frequently asked questions about Venus flytraps, sundews, and other carnivorous plants, accompanied by thorough (and often witty) answers. Categories include: general questions, Venus flytraps, growing carnivorous plants, carnivorous plants and conservation, and links to other resources.

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• Science & Technology » Life Sciences » Plant Biology (Botany)

Mid-West Tool Collectors Association
http://www.mwtca.org/

"The Mid-West Tool Collectors Association is a non-profit international organization whose purpose is the study, preservation and understanding of the early tools, implements and devices used by our ancestors in their homes, shops, farms, and on the seas." Founded in 1968 by 16 Chicago area tool collectors, M-WTCA now has a large international membership. The site includes a list of articles, special projects the Association is involved with, and a list of FAQs, along with a calendar of chapter meetings held throughout the year.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Antiques

Ambasciate e Consolati Italiani all'Estero / Italian Embassies and Consulates Abroad
http://www.esteri.it/ita/2_11_6.asp

Elenco di tutte le ambasciate e consolati italiani all'estero con indirizzi, e-mail e links.
List of all the Italian embassies in the World with addresses, e-mail and links.

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• Reference » Italian Ready Reference » Ambasciate e Consolati / Diplomatic and Consular Services

The 100 Most Influential People in the History of the Movies by Film 100
http://www.filmsite.org/film100.html

Ranks the 100 "most influential people in the history of the movies" according to the authors of "Film 100". The list also contains recommended films related to each person, some of which are linked to reviews.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies
• Reference » Biographies » Entertainers

The History of the Cherokee
http://cherokeehistory.com/index.html

Here you can find historical information, images, maps, and genealogy relating to the Cherokee Nation. It also has a comprehensive list of books, newspapers, and Internet links concerning Cherokee History.

The Russian Revolution
http://www.barnsdle.demon.co.uk/russ/rusrev.html

Browsable list of links to a large number of online texts and articles, primary documents, maps, and images dealing with the Russian Revolution.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » European History
• Regional & Country Information » Europe » Russia » History

Nordic Underwater Archaeology
http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/

"This website aims to be a reference and contact list for anybody involved in underwater archaeology, particularly in Northern Europe, and to inform about our maritime heritage, and how to take care of it." Resources available here include a glossary; pointers to archives, literature, journals, and conferences; information on search and investigative tools and techniques; and information on current projects.

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• Social Sciences » Archaeology

Planning and Building Libraries
http://www.slais.ubc.ca/RESOURCES/architecture/index.htm

This excellent site includes not only considerations and tips for librarians planning their own renovations, expansions, or new buildings, but also provides library standards, hints for barrier-free design, resources for library automation, and a list of famous libraries with links to many images of award-winning designs.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Architecture
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » On the Job

Links: Anglistik, Romanistik, Klassische Philologie
http://www.fingerhut.de/geisteswissenschaften/diverseliterat...

A link-list page in German, for English, Romance-language, and classical language and literary studies.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Arts & Humanities » Literature
• Arts & Humanities » Classics » By Topic » Classical Literature

USDA: Food and Nutrition
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=...

The United States Department of Agriculture provides a list of online food assistance links. According to their site, "food assistance programs increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition."

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues & Social Welfare » Hunger » Nutrition

Superstitions
http://www.urbanlegendsonline.com/superstitions.html

A large list of popular superstitions.

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• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Folklore » Superstitions

Art-Collecting.com
http://www.art-collecting.com/

This site was created by Dan Fear, owner of The Silver Image Gallery, a well respected Seattle art gallery from 1973 to 1993, to assist artists, art galleries and art collectors, and to share information about selling and collecting fine art. It has a wealth of information on art collecting and describes some specialty areas to consider collecting in. You will also find an extensive list of art galleries and museums, a calendar of international art fairs and auctions, as well as resources for framing and protecting your collection.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Collectors & Collecting

How to Find an Obituary
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bkinnon/find_obits.htm

Lists steps, suggestions and hints, and provides resources for anyone searching for an obituary that is not online. The author also provides a list of links to sites that offer free obituaries online.

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• Reference » Genealogy

Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.rhymezone.com/

Enter a word and the server will return a list of words with which your word rhymes, along with synonyms, homophones, and other similar or related words. Also find definitions, quotes, and Shakespearian works containing the word.

This item appears in the following category:
• Reference » Dictionaries » English

Investment Resources for the Independent Investor
http://www.peopleconnectionblog.com/2008/11/06/hometown-has-...

"A website whose primary purpose is to help investors do their own stock research on the Internet, by providing links to specific information located on other investment related sites. Its intent is to provide an "edited" website containing the most useful parts of the best investment sites out there, not to provide a comprehensive list of links to every investment site. Investors have access to company research, screens, quotes, charts, online brokers, instructional texts, software, books, magazines, newsletters, chat rooms, industry news and economic news, all located in one place and virtually all of it free."

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• Business & Economics » Finance » Investments

alt.talk.royalty FAQ: Royal and Noble Families of the World
http://www.heraldica.org/faqs/atrfaq.htm

"This regular posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and their answers and other useful information about royal and noble families of the world, excluding Britain's royal and noble families. (The British Royal & Noble Families FAQ can be found at http://www.heraldica.org/faqs/britfaq.html)"

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• Reference » Biographies » Politicians & Rulers

EDUTECH
http://tecfa.unige.ch/welcome.html

This site was created by TECFA at the University of Geneva, Switzerland Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences (FPSE). This site offers a variety of options including: the Tecfa Community Portal Portal , a list of ongoing projects, and the ability to use either a French or English interface. Several pages on this site are still under construction.

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• Education

Sake World
http://www.sake-world.com/

"Welcome to John Gauntner's Sake World, a site devoted to Japanese sake." The site includes a newsletter, tasting tips, a glossary of sake-related terms, explanations of sake's history and regional variations, and a list of top 100 sake picks. Gautner is the author of the Sake Handbook and coauthor of Sake: Pure & Simple.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Drink
• Regional & Country Information » Asia » Japan

HerbMed
http://www.herbmed.org/

HerbMed is an interactive, electronic herbal database available for professionals, researchers, and the general public, providing links to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. Search for information or browse through an alphabetical list of herbs.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Health & Medical Sciences » Alternative Medicine
• Health & Medical Sciences » Medications & Pharmaceuticals

Guide to the History of Science
http://www.hssonline.org/guide/

"Search the Guide to learn about people, institutions, organizations, and publications pursuing science history. Learn about history of science graduate programs. Contact more than 5000 scholars of science around the world. Discover a list of good places to start reading about the history of science." The Guide is easy to navigate and search. It is updated biennially.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Science & Technology

Collected Miscellany
http://www.collectedmiscellany.com/

The blog is maintained by Kevin Holtsberry, a freelance writer in Ohio. Along with other contributors, the blog provides opinions and musings about books and writing. It also has long list of other blogs on art and culture.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Arts & Humanities Blogs » Literary Criticism Blogs
• Entertainment & Leisure Blogs » Books & Reading Blogs
• Arts & Humanities Blogs » Literary Criticism Blogs
• Entertainment & Leisure Blogs » Books & Reading Blogs

IMDb Genre Browser
http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Genres/

This database lists many film genres and has collected films by type. There is also a list of the top 10 films by genre according to Internet Movie Database (IMDb) users.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies » Genres

A Guide to World War I Materials
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/wwi/wwi.html

This site is an excellent resource for students and researchers interested in the history of World War I. The Library of Congress provides a list of links to materials that appear on their website that pertain to this historic event. There are links to photos, recordings, newspaper articles, online exhibitions and a bibliography for further reading.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History » Wars » World War I
• Arts & Humanities » History » Historical Documents and Sources
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » Military » Military History

Best of the Best Business Web Sites
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/sections/brass/brassp...

A subject classified list of content-rich websites providing company and industry research resources, and other business information.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Business & Economics
• Reference
• Arts & Humanities » Libraries » Libraries by Type » Special Libraries » Corporate Libraries and Information Centers
• Reference » Web Directories

Accumulated Accordion Annotations
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/user/phoebe/mosaic/accordion.ht...

Links to all sorts of information about accordions, including general information, and a bibliography of accordion related works. Distilled from the FAQ of an accordion-related mailing list.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Performance » Instruments

A Sociology Timeline from 1600
http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~stephan/timeline.html

A clickable time line of events in the history of sociology. You can click on people, events, names of essays or dates to find information and links. You can, for example, scroll to the list and see that Adam Smith was born on June 5, 1723 then click on his name to get information about him and his role in the history of sociology. Spans from 1600 to 1995.

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• Social Sciences » Sociology

Glossary of Literary Theory
http://www.library.utoronto.ca/utel/glossary/Index.html

Glossary of common terminology used in literary theory with a browsable list alphabetically indexed by main entry.

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature

USA.gov
http://www.usa.gov/index.shtml

The U.S. Government's official web portal providing links to key information for citizens, businesses and nonprofits, government employees and visitors to the U.S. Includes a government agency index and topical list of available resources.

This item appears in the following categories:
• Business & Economics » Non-Profit Organizations
• Education » Higher Education » Financial Aid, Scholarships & Fellowships
• Entertainment & Leisure » Travel & Tourism » North America » United States Travel & Tourism
• Health & Medical Sciences
• Arts & Humanities » History » North American History » United States History
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » US State & Regional
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » US Federal Government
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » Military
• Law, Government & Political Science » Political Science » Politics » US Elections
• Science & Technology
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Seniors
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Philanthropy & Social Service
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » Statistics
• Law, Government and Political Science » Executive Branch » Agencies » Economic

National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
http://www.nlchp.org/

The Center advocates to protect the rights of homeless people and to implement solutions to end homelessness in America. It pursues three main strategies: impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. The Center relies on interns, volunteers, and the pro bono assistance of the private bar. The site contains general information about homelessness, vacant federal property acquisition publication list, legal and civil rights of homeless persons, education of homeless children, recent legal developments, food stamp information, recent legislative development, and links to related sites.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » United States
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Poverty
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Poverty » Homelessness

Sci-Philately
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/exhibits/stamps/

"A Selective History of Science on Stamps." The author of this site has created this resource from a personal collection of science-related stamps from all over the world. Organized into topical categories, the stamps are pictured, along with background information about the idea, discovery, or scientist featured on each stamp. A list of resources related to philately and science is also included.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Stamps
• Reference » Biographies » Scientists & Inventors
• Science & Technology

Africa: History
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/About_African/ww_hist.html

A list of links on African history from University of Pennsylvania.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » African History

Reel Life Stories
http://library.berkeley.edu/MRC/reellife/

This website profiles a documentary film exhibit displayed April - July, 2003, at the Doe Library, University of California, Berkeley, and traces the evolution of documentary film and filmmaking over the past century. It includes a list of print resources about documentary film and a video tour of the exhibit.

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• Entertainent & Leisure » Movies » Documentary Films

(British) English Translated for Americans
http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US1/REF/engtran.html

Alphabetical list of British terms with their North American English equivalents.

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• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » English
• Reference » Dictionaries » Glossaries
• Reference » Dictionaries » Translation » English Translation Dictionaries » American-British

Guide to Rare and Old Book Values
http://www.fadedgiant.net/

This site was created to answer the question "How much is my book worth?" Here you can search by titles and authors to perform your very own book appraisals based on current auction prices. Site provides an online database of over 45,000 antique book prices. You can review a list of recommended books to collect, find out what makes some books more valuable than others, view author autographs, and learn about book condition and grading terms.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Books, Magazines & Maps

Filmlot - Sources for New and Independent Filmmakers
http://www.thefilmlot.com/

This resource for independent filmmakers provides links to support a film in every stage of development, a networking page to connect directors and crews and a list of upcoming film festivals. The site also features articles, interviews and recent entertainment news.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies

Download Shareware
http://www.downloadshareware.com/

This site compiles a list of free software downloads available on the Internet. Categories include financial, health, games, graphics, health, among others.

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• Computers & Internet » Computer Software

ROOTS-L Home Page
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/roots-l/

"ROOTS-L is a LISTSERV mailing list for people who are interested in genealogy." Besides information about the listserv, there is a searchable archive of list traffic, and a large collection of files and databases, including the impressive ROOTS-L library.

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• Reference » Genealogy

Aesthetics On-Line: American Society for Aesthetics/British Society of Aesthetics
http://aesthetics-online.org/

"The American Society for Aesthetics was founded in 1942 to promote study, research, discussion, and publication in aesthetics." The aim of the British Society of Aesthetics, founded in 1960, "is to promote study, research and discussion of the fine arts and related types of experience from a philosophical, psychological, sociological, scientific, historical, critical and educational standpoint." The contents include "articles about philosophy and the arts, information about aesthetics events worldwide, and links to other arts, philosophy and aesthetics-related resources on the internet (including the aesthetics email list)." There are also book lists, news, and a direct link to the journal site.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts
• Arts & Humanities » Philosophy » Western

disABILITY Information and Resources
http://www.makoa.org/index.html

A long list of articles about disability and links to disability resources on the Web, including databases, resource sites, events, products, services. Special page with numerous links to sources for information on accessible web page design.

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• Education » Special Education
• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Disabilities

The Middle Ages
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/

An online exhibit discussing the nature of daily life in the Middle Ages. Includes both a list of related Web sites and a brief bibliography. An excellent resource for students.

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• Arts & Humanities » History » European History » Middle Ages (Medieval)

AsiaRecipe.Com
http://www.asiarecipe.com/

An "everything you wanted to know" resource about Asian recipes and cooking. The highlights of the site are the country-specific areas, which provide a historical and cultural profile of each of 2 dozen Asian nations, followed by recipes for main dishes, vegetarian dishes, sauces, and desserts from each country. The site also includes general information on ingredients and cooking techniques and equipment. A separate section of site deals with herbs and contains a list of herbs, an herb glossary, herbal remedies and folklore.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Food » Ethnic
• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » Asian & Pacific/Asian-American

Architecture on the Web
http://www.vitruvio.ch/

Highly extensive resource for all things architecture on the Web. Contains information on competitions, historic periods and styles (with images), CAD drawings and models, a list of Pritzker Prize winners, biographies of "the masters", educational resources, and links to significant architectural monuments alphabetically by city. A very good starting point for architectural research.

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• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Architecture
• Arts & Humanities » History » History by Topic » History of Arts & Humanities

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome Network
http://www.hgps.net/

This site contains a daily news feed of articles about Progeria. It also has an extensive list of links to authoritative resources for families of someone with Progeria.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes » Genetic Disorders

German and German-American Customs, Traditions, and Origins of Holidays
http://www.serve.com/shea/germusa/customs.htm

A list of German holidays including religious, national, seasonal, and traditional holidays.

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• Germany
• Social Sciences » Social Customs, Traditions, and Folklore » Festivals, Holidays, and Games » Festivals and Holidays

The Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc.
http://www.paperweight.org/

"The Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. (PCA, Inc) is a non-profit organization dedicated to appreciating and collecting glass paperweights. For a half-century, the PCA, Inc has championed the study and collecting of antique, vintage, and contemporary glass paperweights. The mission of the PCA, Inc is to promote education: to increase knowledge about paperweights, their creators, and the astounding glass medium from which they are created." On their official website you can learn about the history of paperweights, view galleries of images, find a list of registered artists & dealers, print or download a recommended book list, and locate regional clubs and museum collections.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting

Ed’s Gone South
http://www.edsgonesouth.com/blog/

Ed Sullivan traveled throughout South America on 1997 BMW F650 motorcycle. His trip ended in April, 2004, but the site is still up, offering lots of photographs (some admittedly fuzzy) and fun, plus a list of what he packed for his year-long trip.

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• Entertainment & Leisure Blogs » Travel & Tourism Blogs
• Entertainment & Leisure Blogs » Travel & Tourism Blogs

Ask NOAH About Pregnancy
http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/

Ask Noah About: Pregnancy provides a complete list of links about pregnancy including family planning, pre- and post-natal care and resources for teen pregnancy issues. New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) "seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. NOAH currently supports English and Spanish."

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Women's Health » Pregnancy & Birth

Kelley Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com/

New and used car pricing information. Browse through a hierarchical list to find the make and model in which you are interested.

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• Science & Technology » Transportation » Road » Vehicles » Automobiles
• Business & Economics » Consumer Issues & Services » Automobiles

US Patent and Trademark Office Home Page
http://www.uspto.gov/

"Home page for the United States Patent & Trademark Office. A resource for all those seeking information about submitting patent or trademark applications, and searching for patents or trademarks. Includes links to other industrial offices around the world. Includes a catalog of information products and services and a list of the 80 Patent & Trademark Depository Libraries in the U.S.which have extensive collections of patents and trademarks as well as staff trained in patent and trademark searching."

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » United States » Intellectual Property
• Law, Government & Political Science » Government » US Federal Government » Executive Branch » Agencies
• Law, Government and Political Science » Law » United States » Patents

Fortune 500
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/

This site lists almost all you ever wanted to know about the Fortune 500 including the current list of companies, lists of the CEO's, Industry Medians, and Top Performers.

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• Business & Economics » Industry

Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design
http://www.si.edu/opa/accessibility/exdesign/start.htm

"This web site is the online version of a Smithsonian Institution publication about access for disabled people in museums. It gives extensive guidelines and examples, with illustrations, covering all aspects of museum exhibition design. It includes a resource list and glossary."

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• Arts & Humanities » Museum Studies

National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse
http://www.recruitingteachers.org/

"The Clearinghouse serves as a gateway to job banks that list openings for teachers. It also provides resources for certified teachers seeking jobs and for school districts seeking qualified teachers. In addition, the Clearinghouse provides resources for individuals interested in becoming teachers and offers school districts and states strategies for improving teacher recruitment and retention."

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• Business & Economics » Employment » Job Searching & Employee Recruiting
• Education » Teachers & Administrators

TV Tome
http://www.tvtome.com/

"TV Tome has over 550 complete guides covering almost all the current shows and many of your favorite classics. There's also an additional 1100+ guides that are partially complete or under development. TV Tome is more than just a collection of episode guides. The site also features over 70,000 people associated with TV. Actors, writers, directors and producers can all be found here. With each person is at least a partial list of their credits and many have biographies and additional information."

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Television » Episode Guides

Devi: The Great Goddess
http://www.asia.si.edu/devi/

"[T]his web site looks at the six aspects of the Indian goddess Devi. The site offers additional information on the contemporary and historical worship of Devi, activities for children and families, and a list of resources on South Asian arts and cultures."

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• Arts & Humanities » Religion & Theology » Faiths & Denominations » Hinduism
• Social Sciences » Ethnicity, Culture, and Race » Asian & Pacific/Asian-American » Indian

Popdex - the website popularity index
http://www.popdex.com/

This site searches through 14,000 sites daily to find the most popular links. The generated list is not limited to blogs but often lists them and/or what bloggers are blogging about.

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• Reference Blogs » Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines
• Reference Blogs » Blog Lists, Directories & Search Engines

Top Rated Drama Titles
http://us.imdb.com/chart/drama

List of the top 50 drama titles in the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), based on the votes and rankings of IMDB users. Also includes the ten lowest-ranked drama titles.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Movies » Genres » Drama

Oxford IP Centre
http://www.oiprc.ox.ac.uk/

Center devoted to advanced research in intellectual property law. Click on "links" to see a list of numerous links realted to intellectual property sites of interest to those working with or studying intellectual property laws. Also read papers and learn about events and seminars sponsored by the center.

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• Law, Government & Political Science » Law » Non-U.S. & International

Native American Banking Resource Directory
http://www.occ.treas.gov/Cdd/Nativeam.htm

List of websites and contact information for organizations interested in lending, investing, or providing retail financial services in Native American communities. Topics include commercial and family lending, financial literacy, and Native American financial institutions.

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• Business & Economics » Banking
• Business & Economics » Businesspeople » Native Americans in business
• Business & Economics » Small Business & Entrepreneurship » Native American entrepreneurs

Classical Music Home Page
http://www.classical.net/music/

"The purpose of this home page is to provide a point-of-entry into various informational files about classical music, as well as links to other interesting web sites." Sections include: Basic Repertoire List, Classical CD Buying Guide, Recommended Recordings, and Composer Data. Searchable.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Music » Genres » Classical
• Arts & Humanities » Fine Arts » Performing Arts » Music

Alta Plana: International Economics Gateway
http://www.altaplana.com/gate.html

Long list of links to online sites of interest to economists, including international organizations such as the U.N. International Trade Center and the World Trade Organization, national government pages for several dozen countries and corporate servers with international economic information.

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• Business & Economics » Economics
• Business & Economics » International Business

A Short Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
http://naturalscience.com/dsqhome.html

Published by naturalSCIENCE, an independent online journal, this is a list of famous science-related quotations, in order by the name of the person to whom the quote is attributed.

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• Reference » Quotations
• Science & Technology

The Phrase Finder
http://www.phrases.org.uk/

This "phrase thesaurus and searchable database of a large collection of English phrases and sayings" can be used to find phrases related to a particular word, learn the meaning of a phrase, or determine the origin of a phrase. Also includes a book list of dictionaries, thesauri, and word phrase and origin books.

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• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » English
• Reference » Dictionaries » English
• Reference » Thesauruses or Thesauri

SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.org/

"Bringing technology access and education to adults 50+ to enhance their lives and enable them to share their wisdom." This site has a list of Internet resources that seniors may find useful, as well as links to an discussion board to which anyone can register and post.

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• Social Sciences » Social Issues and Social Welfare » Seniors

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/index.htm

The Planned Parenthood health site provides information on sexual and reproductive health, resources about the Planned Parenthood organizational activities, and a list of Frequently Asked Questions about health. They also offer a version of their site, including health information, in Spanish.

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• Health & Medical Sciences » Sexuality
• Health & Medical Sciences » Sexuality » Contraception
• Health & Medical Sciences » Women's Health » Pregnancy & Birth

Biografie / Biographies
http://www.cronologia.it/storia/biografie/biograf1.htm

Elenco di biografie dei più noti personaggi italiani organizzato per periodo cronologico e per professione (comprende biografie di papi, dogi, personaggi politici e filosofi - letterati). In italiano.
Long list of extensive biographies of well-known Italian people. This site is organized in chronological order and by profession (it includes biographies of popes, "dogi," politicians, philosophers and literates). In Italian.

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• Reference » Italian Ready Reference » Biografie e Scrittori / Biographies and Writers

Comparative CyberLexicon: English-Spanish
http://www.fundacion.telefonica.com/at/elex.html

Contains alphabetical list of computer terminology in English to Spanish, there are no definitions provided however it does link to glossaries and dictionaries.

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• Computers & Internet » Cyberculture
• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » Spanish
• Reference » Dictionaries » Translation » English Translation Dictionaries » Spanish-English

Small Dictionary: English - Galego
http://www.galego.org/english/dictionary.html

This is a Galego-English dictionary. It is not searchable. It is merely a list of words in both languages that you can browse.

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• Reference » Dictionaries » Translation » English Translation Dictionaries

Telephone Collectors International
http://www.telephonecollectors.org/

Telephone Collectors International (TCI), founded in 1986, is an organization of telephone collectors, hobbyists and historians who are helping to preserve the history of the telecommunications industry through the collection of telephones and telephone related material. Its collections represent all aspects of the industry, from the very first wooden prototypes that started the industry to the technological marvels that made the automatic telephone exchange possible. Their site includes a list of upcoming events, listserv subscription and membership information, and highlights from its publication, Singing Wires.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Hobbies » Collecting » Antiques

LangCanada
http://www.langcanada.ca/public/index.html

Educational resources aimed at teaching English and French as second languages. The site is available in both English and French and provides teaching and learning materials, research on bilingualism and a list of accredited training organizations.

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• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » English
• Arts & Humanities » Language & Linguistics » French

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

Part of Discovery.com, this website provides a categorized list of sites "useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth" within the teaching field. The list is organized by subject, is searchable, and also provides links to related articles and picks of the day.

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• Education » K-12 Education
• Education » Teachers & Administrators » Training

The "Classics" of Literature
http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/classicsFARQ.html

What books are considered to be "classics"?

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• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

The New York Times Books
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/

Thousands and thousands of book reviews from the famed New York Times Book Review are archived along with reviews of current writing, plus special Web-only features. Registration is free.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Criticism

About.com
http://www.about.com/

About.com hosts websites whose content and links are created and/or selected by hundreds of "Guides," experts who provide articles, advice, and resources on a particular subject. Search by broad channels or more specific topics.

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• Business & Economics
• Computers & Internet
• Education
• Entertainment & Leisure
• Health & Medical Sciences
• Arts & Humanities
• Law, Government & Political Science
• Regional & Country Information
• Reference » Experts & How-To
• Science & Technology
• Social Sciences

Celebrating African American Business Leaders: Past, Present and Future
http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/black/aahhd101.html

An partially annotated bibliography on black business leaders, compiled by the Library of Congress in conjunction with Black History Month.

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• Business & Economics » Businesspeople » African Americans in business
• Business & Economics » Small Business & Entrepreneurship » African American entrepreneurs

AwardWeb: Literary Award Information and Photos
http://dpsinfo.com/awardweb/

Award Web specializes in Science Fiction awards, but there are many other literary awards listed here as well. Click on the award name and find information about the award and the winners.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

Author Bibliographies
http://www.myunicorn.com/biblios.html

A collection of thousands of author bibliographies, organized alphabetically by author. After a month long free trial this site requires a paid registration to access the full lists.

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• Entertainment & Leisure » Books
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Authors
• Arts & Humanities » Literature » Book Lists & Awards

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