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Asian Public Holidays
A listing, by country, of holidays observed in Asia,
Australia, and South Pacific nations. The listings were
"gathered from embassies, consulates, and other
holiday websites" by AsiaSource, an online resource of
the Asia Society.
http://www.asiasource.org/events/asiaholidays.cfm
Subjects: Holidays -- Asia...
Created by mg
Black History Month Resources
A directory of links to sites celebrating Black History
Month, including biographies, articles, almanacs,
associations, historical events, encyclopedias,
periodicals, military and government sources, archives,
research centers, and more.
http://www.tntech.edu/history/bhmonth.html
Subjects: African Americans -- History...
Created by jh
California Garden Clubs, Inc. (CGCI)
This Web site, from an "affiliation of over 250 garden
clubs and plant societies throughout the state," has
Garden Notes, with articles and tips from California
gardeners; archived articles from the organization's
publication Golden Gardens; and a directory of the club's
regional districts and the individual clubs within the
districts. There is also club news, information about
classes, an events calendar, and links to other
gardening resources.
http://www.californiagardenclubs.org/
Subjects: Gardening...
Created by mg
California Thinkers
"A list of scholars, writers, and culture workers
available to speak at or assist with programs at
[California] museums, schools, libraries and other
cultural and educational events. Each thinker's profile
lists their areas of expertise, programming experience,
and ways they might participate." Browsable by last
name, and area of specialization/knowledge. From the
California Studies Association, University of California,
Berkeley.
http://geography.berkeley.edu/ProjectsResources/CaliforniaThinkers/
Subjects: California -- Study and teaching
Created by tm
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural
Resources (CSANR)
"The mission of the CSANR is to develop and foster
agriculture and natural resource management
approaches that are economically viable,
environmentally sound, and socially acceptable." This
site informs visitors about sustainable agriculture and
natural resources and provides information on
agriculture facilitation, networking, funding, and
education programs. Site features also include a
calendar of upcoming events and library of CSANR
publications.
http://csanr.wsu.edu/
Subjects: Sustainable agriculture...
Created by dbc
EMD: Washington Military Department,
Emergency Management Division
This Washington State agency "provides access to
emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and
mitigation government services and information online."
The searchable site provides links and information
about the agency and its programs, policies, news,
facts, events, and contacts.
http://www.wa.gov/wsem/
Subjects: Washington (State). National Guard...
Created by cdt
Fats Waller Forever
"Jazz pianist and organist of extraordinary facile
technique and seemingly limitless invention," Fats
Waller "perfected and expanded the style known as
stride." This site includes essays on Waller's life and
music, a discography, photos, and sheet music. Each
page is ornamented with sound files of his music. From
The Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University
Libraries.
http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/ijs/fw/fatsmain.htm
Subjects: Waller, Fats, 1904-1943...
Created by pf
Iraq Policy Information Project
This organization "exists to spur informed national
debate about Bush administration policy toward Iraq
and to broaden US media coverage of the impending
Iraq policy crisis." It offers resources for those "seeking
credible sources on the consequences of a precipitous
US-led attack on Iraq." There are celebrities'
statements in support of the Win Without War coalition,
Issue Briefs, a list of Expert Sources, and related links.
Sponsored by the Center for International Policy.
http://iraqpolicy.com/
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by dl
Iraq Special Weapons: Nuclear, Biological
Chemical and Missile Proliferation News
"A comprehensive compilation of news sources, news
reports, analysis and official documents on nuclear,
biological and chemical weapons and delivery systems."
Iraq and the United Nations provides in-depth
information, resolutions, documents, and related
resources on the world's core conficts. From The
Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.fas.org/news/iraq/
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by jh
Justice Department Drafts Sweeping
Expansion of Anti-Terrorism Act
"The Bush Administration is preparing a bold,
comprehensive sequel to the USA Patriot Act passed in
the wake of September 11, 2001, which will give the
government broad, sweeping new powers to increase
domestic intelligence-gathering, surveillance and law
enforcement prerogatives, and simultaneously
decrease judicial review and public access to
information." Not officially released, this draft, dated
January 9, 2003, is titled Domestic Security
Enhancement Act of 2003. From the Center for Public
Integrity (CPI).
http://www.publicintegrity.org/dtaweb/report.asp?ReportID=502&L1=10&L2=1
0&L3=0&L4=0&L5=0
Subjects: National security -- United States...
Created by dl
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
The home of Martin Luther King, Jr., a National Historic
Site in Atlanta's "Sweet Auburn" district, is featured at
this Web site, which is available in a printable travel
version. Included are links to events, Black History
Month activities, concert series calendar, educational
opportunities, Atlanta's historic places, the African
Experience Fund, in-depth focus for children, bookstore,
and volunteer information. From the National Park
Service.
http://www.nps.gov/malu/
Subjects: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968...
Created by sf
Napoleon Series
This extensive, searchable site is "Dedicated to the
study of Napoleon Bonaparte and the era in which he
lived." It contains a FAQ, articles written by amateurs
and professionals, texts of reference works, and book
reviews. There are diplomatic documents, maps, and
battle lists. It is run by volunteers, and has information
covering such details as the Sphinx's nose and in-depth
profile of specific battles, as well as more general
articles.
http://www.napoleonseries.org/
Subjects: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821...
Created by smb
NinthArt
A journal of the comics medium, with a focus on critical
and analytical perspectives. Includes essays, editorials,
interviews, creator profiles, critical reviews, and
thoroughly annotated booklists. Searchable archives.
Updated twice weekly.
http://www.ninthart.com/
Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc....
Created by sd1
Norbert's Bookmarks for a Better World:
Conflict Regions Iraq!
A collection of annotated links about Iraq and the
developing crisis. Links are arranged topically and
include news, background information, US/UK War
Against Iraq, actions and statements against the war,
U.N. inspections, sanctions, exiled Iraqi, and more. Part
of a larger collection of links by a "socially committed
German citizen and physician." Also available in
German.
http://www.betterworldlinks.org/irak.htm
Subjects: Iraq...
Created by dl
OMB Watch
This nonprofit's goal "is to improve access to our
governmental decision-makers and energize citizen
participation"; formed to track activities of the White
House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OMB
Watch now tracks issues reviewed by OMB. Their focus
areas are budget and government performance issues,
regulatory and government accountability, information
for democracy and community, and nonprofit advocacy,
policy, and technology. Includes forums, a newsletter,
and other publications.
http://www.ombwatch.org/
Subjects: United States. Office of Management and Budget...
Created by mrm
Pacific Northwest Newspaper Clippings
Collection
A searchable "selection of over 13,100 newspaper
articles from the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Clippings
Collection. The articles were collected and organized in
the late 1930's by dedicated historians working for the
Works Progress Administration....[from] sources that
describe a period of rapid growth and development in
the history of the Pacific Northwest." Enhanced by
bibliographies and links to related Web sites.
Developed and maintained by the Washington State
University Libraries.
http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/pncc/PNWCC/Res1/PNWCC.html
Subjects: Northwest, Pacific -- History...
Created by jm1
Poets Against the War
A Web site featuring thousands of poems submitted by
poets opposed to the "planned assault on Iraq" by the
United States. Includes news, related links, a form for
submitting poems, and background on the site, which
supports a movement that began "after many of the
nation's finest poets declined [a White House]
invitation" to a poetry symposium.
http://www.poetsagainstthewar.org/
Subjects: Poetry...
Created by kgs
The Elements of Digital Storytelling
The digital frontier is explored at this site with an
in-depth examination of the elements of digital
storytelling and storymaking: media, action, relationship,
context, and communication. The site has innovative
story forms and media examples, a discussion forum, a
clearinghouse of effects research on user responses,
links to related resources, and a taxonomy of digital
storytelling. From the University of Minnesota, School of
Journalism and Mass Communication's Institute for New
Media Studies.
http://www.inms.umn.edu/elements/
Subjects: Digital media
Created by sf
The Inland Northwest Community Access
Network (TINCAN)
This searchable electronic community network serves
Spokane, Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille counties in
Washington State and, through partnership with its
sister network NICON, the counties of North Idaho.
Linked resources include the following areas: arts and
entertainment, business and economic development,
children and youth, education, employment,
government, health, human services, libraries,
neighborhoods and towns, religion, and volunteering.
http://www.tincan.org/
Subjects: Community information services...
Created by mrm
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
In a unique ecosystem of basalt outcrops, channeled
canyons, wetlands, lakes, and pine forests, this
Washington wildlife refuge lies at the eastern edge of
the Columbia Basin. Twenty species of mammals and
more than 200 bird species, including 27 duck species,
have been observed here. The site has information on
Turnbull's educational (including field trip preparation),
biological, volunteer, and fire programs, including
summaries of reports and public comments.
http://turnbull.fws.gov/
Subjects: Wildlife refuges...
Created by mrm
Unified Vision: The Architecture and Design of
the Prairie School
Founded by Louis Sullivan and popularized by his
famous pupil, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie School of
architectural design was predominantly middle western.
This site offers a look at elements that define the style,
a virtual tour of Prairie School buildings in Minnesota,
and an online tour of the exemplary Purcell-Cutts
house. From The Minneapolis Institute of Arts and
based on their collections.
http://www.artsmia.org/unified-vision/
Subjects: Architecture -- Minnesota...
Created by pf
Unseen Gulf War
A collection of images of the human consequence of
war. These photographs were taken "along 'the mile of
death' the morning the day the war stopped" during
the First Gulf War. According to the photographer, the
"televised, aerial, and technological version of the
conflict" failed to show the horror of its human realities
as does this collection. From The Digital Journalist.
Warning: Some of the images are very graphic; some
people might find them disturbing.
http://dirckhalstead.org/issue0212/pt_intro.html
Subjects: Persian Gulf War, 1991...
Created by dl
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife:
WildWatchCams
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has
put up nonintrusive Web cameras that enable the
watching of native wildlife native. Eagles, bats, heron,
salmon, and seals can be seen in their natural habitats.
Also included are news and information on each species
and interviews with biologists.
http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/wildwatch/
Subjects: Wildlife...
Created by jmn
Washington Secretary of State: Charitable
Solicitations and Trusts
"The Charitable Solicitations Program registers
individuals, organizations, and commercial fundraisers
that solicit charitable donations from the general
public." In addition to a searchable Charitable
Organizations and Commercial Fundraisers Registration
Database, the Web site provides reports listing
commercial fundraisers and their charity clients, laws
related to charities, a Charity Client Index, and
Consumer Tips and FAQs.
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/charities/
Subjects: Charities...
Created by jm1
Washington State Archives
Site visitors will find information about the state and
regional branch archive holdings, research policies, and
service fees. Under Genealogy, search for names in
county naturalization and census records (minimal
information is retrieved). The holdings of the online
archive catalog can be searched by keyword or
government agency for a description of documents and
their locations. This site also provides information about
retention schedules and other records management
needs.
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/
Subjects: Washington State Archives...
Created by dbc
Washington State Convention and Trade
Center
The Washington State Convention and Trade Center in
Seattle provides everything a visitor needs to know,
such as facts on local lodging, tours, maps, and
restaurants. The trade center information includes a
calendar of events, floor plans, booking information,
and listing of opportunities for contractors and small
businesses.
http://www.wsctc.com/
Subjects: Convention facilities -- Washington (State)...
Created by dbc
Washington State Data Book
This online version of the current edition of this popular
reference book contains frequently requested
information about the State of Washington including
population, economy, education, and local government.
http://www.ofm.wa.gov/databook/index.htm
Subjects: Washington (State) -- Statistics
Created by kb1
Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT)
Provides information on Washington traffic, mountain
passes, ferries, licensing, road conditions, construction
projects, and freight, aviation and public transportation.
Divides the state into six regions for localized
information. Also provides environmental and agency
information, news, links, contacts, views from many
traffic cameras throughout the state, and an excellent
site index.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/
Subjects: Roads -- Washington (State)...
Created by cdt
Washington State Office of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation (OAHP)
As the primary Washington state agency with expertise
in historic preservation, OAHP uses education and
information to advocate for "the preservation of
Washington's irreplaceable historic and cultural
resources--significant buildings, structures, sites,
objects, and districts--as assets for the future." The
site includes information on grants, the Historic
Resources Inventory, the Washington Heritage
Register, Historic Investment Tax Credit, historic places
in Washington, the Historic Preservation Plan,
legislative building rehabilitation, and OAHP e-forms.
http://www.ocd.wa.gov/info/lgd/oahp/
Subjects: Historic sites -- Washington (State)...
Created by mrm
WFEA: Washington Festivals and Events
Association
Find the latest news about WFEA and check the events
calendar by region, date, or activity. You can also
search the member directory by name or city and view
the association's calendar for scheduled seminars or
conferences. Marketplace includes a directory of vendors
of event goods and services.
http://www.wfea.org/
Subjects: Festivals -- Washington (State)
Created by dbc
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