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"In Thy Map Securely Saile": Maps, Atlases, Charts, and Globes from the Lawrence H. Slaughter Collection view detail comment email this

"Focusing on the New World as it was viewed by the British in the 17th and 18th centuries, this online exhibition examines the ways in which maps and charts were used to provide information on natural resources and settlements in the New World and to reflect the expansion of the British empire across the globe." From the New York Public Library.
http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/epo/mapexhib/
Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Maps, Regions of the World

Last updated Oct 17, 2005


Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Online/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada en Direct view detail comment email this

This organization "provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth" in Canada. The site provides documents about Canadian programs on topics such as food safety and quality, science and innovation, and the environment. Includes links to provincial and territorial sites and to other related sites. In English and French. Searchable.
http://www.agr.gc.ca/
Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety, Regions of the World

Last updated Jun 22, 2004


Alternative Resources on Haiti view detail comment email this

A collection of links to alternative news, analysis, and commentary; special reports and publications; organizations; reference and background material; and resolutions, petitions, and other activities. From the International Responsibilities Task Force of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table.
http://www.pitt.edu/~ttwiss/irtf/haiti.html
Topics: Regions of the World

Last updated Dec 1, 2004


The American Dialect Society view detail comment email this

Find current and archived lists of the Society's "Words of the Year" ("words which most colored the nation's lexicon, or otherwise dominated the national discourse," such as "truthiness"), discussion lists, and links to related sites. "Founded more than a century ago, the American Dialect Society is dedicated to the study of the English language in North America, and of other languages, or dialects of other languages, influencing it or influenced by it."
http://www.americandialect.org/
Topics: English Language, Regions of the World

Last updated Jan 12, 2006


American Journeys view detail comment email this

This site "contains more than 18,000 pages of eyewitness accounts of North American exploration, from the sagas of Vikings in Canada in AD1000 to the diaries of mountain men in the Rockies 800 years later." Searchable, or browse documents by year in the Historical Highlights section. Also includes teacher resources. A collaborative project of the Wisconsin Historical Society and National History Day.
http://www.americanjourneys.org/
Topics: Geography, History, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World

Last updated Apr 27, 2006


Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS-NA) view detail comment email this

Includes organizational information; events; job postings for "art librarians, visual resources professionals, and related positions"; online publications; a discussion list; and related Web sites.
http://www.arlisna.org/
Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Regions of the World

Last updated Apr 25, 2004


Audubon's Birds of America view detail comment email this

"Online version of John James Audubon's Birds of America ... from an 1840 'First Octavo Edition' of Audubon's complete seven volume text." Includes Audubon's images and original text descriptions. "Bird species can be found listed alphabetically, or categorized by family. Audubon's drawings of some species' anatomical features are also included in the 'figures' section." The online edition includes a list of species that have become extinct since Audubon's time and a list of state birds.
http://www.audubon.org/bird/BoA/BOA_index.html
Topics: Animals, Environment, Regions of the World

Last updated May 5, 2005


BirdIQ view detail comment email this

This site provides "information and educational material about birds" of the United States and Canada. It features bird facts, a list of endangered and extinct birds in the U.S., virtual fieldtrips (such as to the Texas Rio Grande Valley), information about International Migratory Bird Day (held the second Sunday in May) and a resource directory with links to materials available to the birding enthusiast. From ConocoPhillips and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
http://www.birdiq.com
Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment

Last updated Jul 27, 2005


Botanique: Portal to Gardens, Arboreta, and Nature Sites view detail comment email this

A directory of more than 2,400 botanical gardens, preserves, parks, and other nature sites in the United States and Canada. Entries include descriptions of collections, location, facilities, and, for many, links. Also features publications, forums, herbaria, a zone map, links to related organizations, and a calendar of garden events. Searchable.
http://www.botanique.com/
Topics: Gardening, Regions of the World

Last updated Jun 13, 2004


Butterflies and Moths of North America view detail comment email this

Includes "species accounts containing information on size, identifying characteristics, life history, flight, caterpillar hosts, adult food, habitat, species range, conservation status, and management needs." Maps show verified sightings of species in the U.S. and Mexico. Most records are accompanied by photos. From the Mountain Prairie Information Node (MPIN) of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) program.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/
Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World

Last updated Dec 21, 2006


Butterflies and Moths of North America: Occurrence Maps, Species Accounts, Checklists, and Photographs view detail comment email this

"A searchable database of verified butterfly and moth records in the United States and Mexico. This site includes dynamic distribution maps, photographs, species accounts, and species checklists for each county in the U.S. and each state in Mexico." From the Big Sky Institute at Montana State University and the NBII Mountain Prairie Information Node.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/
Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World

Last updated Feb 12, 2007


Constitutions/Constituciones Políticas view detail comment email this

Links to the constitutions of the member states of the Organization of American States. Ordered by North and Central America, Caribbean, and South America.
http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/constudies.html
Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World

Last updated Mar 15, 2006


Dendrology at Virginia Tech view detail comment email this

Fact sheets on over 450 species of woody plants and trees are browsable by botanic name and searchable, providing descriptions and photographs of leaves, twigs, flowers, bark, fruit, and form. The leaf and twig identification feature leads to these fact sheets; there is a separate collection of pictures of fall colors of individual species. Questions may be asked of Dr. Dendro . There are related links. From the Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech.
http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm
Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Regions of the World

Last updated Jul 9, 2002


Dialect Survey view detail comment email this

A survey of regional differences in word usage, grammar, and pronunciation in the United States. Provides results for each question,displayed with maps of where the various usages occur. Includes links to articles about the survey. Created for research purposes by an Associate Professor of Linguistics at Harvard University.
http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~golder/dialect/
Topics: English Language, Regions of the World, Social Science

Last updated Jan 27, 2004


eNature view detail comment email this

This site contains thousands of field guides, "ZipGuides" (enter a ZIP code and get a free local wildlife guide), the service "ParkFinder" (national parks and wildlife refuges), birding information, native gardening information, and tips for creating a wildlife list to keep track of plants and animals you see in nature or in your own backyard. From the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
http://www.enature.com/
Topics: Animals, Birds, National Parks & Forests, Plants, Regions of the World, Science

Last updated Jan 2, 2006


ESPN SportsCentury view detail comment email this

This site features articles about outstanding "people and events of sports in North America in the 1900s." It includes biographies of the top 100 athletes of the 20th century as selected and profiled by ESPN, including Olympians and stars such as Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Jesse Owens, Jim Thorpe, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mark Spitz, and Wilma Rudolph. Also includes lists of classics sports moments by month, and greatest coaches and games.
http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/
Topics: Notable People, Regions of the World, Sports, The Olympic Games

Last updated Jan 7, 2005


Familiar Birds: Life Histories of Familiar North American Birds view detail comment email this

This site provides excerpts from "the hundreds of species biographies assembled and written by Arthur Cleveland Bent and his collaborators and published in a twenty-one volume series [entitled 'Life Histories of North American Birds'] between 1919 and 1968 by the United States Government Printing Office." The site includes life histories "of the more than 800 species which currently breed, regularly visit, or are occasionally seen somewhere in North America." Searchable and browsable; does not include images.
http://www.birdsbybent.com
Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World

Last updated May 18, 2005


The Forest History Society view detail comment email this

The purpose of this organization is to explore the "history of interactions between people, forests, and their related resources - timber, water, soil, forage, fish and wildlife, recreation, and scenic or spiritual values. The focus is from a North American perspective." The site features photographs (located in "Research Center"), a list of oral histories, and bibliographies. Also includes teaching materials and a history of the U.S. Forest Service. Searchable. Affiliated with Duke University.
http://www.foresthistory.org/
Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Regions of the World

Last updated Jan 15, 2007


Frost Dates Selector view detail comment email this

This site shows the average first and last frost dates, so important to gardeners, for local areas in the United States and Canada. Defines frost "as a light freeze of temperatures ranging from 29 to 32 degrees F." Includes a temperature calculator for Fahrenheit and Celsius conversions.
http://www.victoryseeds.com/frost/
Topics: Gardening, Regions of the World, Weather

Last updated Apr 8, 2003


Greyhound Bus Lines view detail comment email this

The home page of the largest bus carrier in North America will let you search for routes, schedules, and fares. There is help for first time bus travelers, plus links to Greyhound Canada and Greyhound Mexico. Available in Spanish and English
http://www.greyhound.com/
Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Transportation

Last updated May 8, 2008


Harmonie/Harmony: John James Audubon: The Birds of America view detail comment email this

This visually satisfying site presents the 435 illustrations in the first edition of "The Birds of America" (1827-1838), a brief biography of Audubon, and a nice collection of links on Audubon, birds, and poetry. Use the title-sort feature in the index to quickly locate a picture by name, or browse page by page. In French and English. From the Musée de la Civilisation.
http://www.mcq.org/audubon/
Topics: Animals, Artists, Birds, Environment, Literary Movements and Periods, Regions of the World

Last updated Nov 26, 2003


The Illustrating Traveler: Adventure and Illustration in North America and the Caribbean, 1760-1895 view detail comment email this

This Yale Library exhibit "displays illustrated traveler's narratives and original art by travelers from the later 18th to the late 19th century." Find encounters with Native Americans, customs of the country, hardships due to exploration or war, illustrations from exploratory voyages or scientific surveys, and picturesque landscapes.
http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke/illus.htm
Topics: Arts and Humanities, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Travel

Last updated Jul 7, 2004


MEXonline.com view detail comment email this

Travel information about Mexico for tourists: accommodations, tours and recreational activities, language schools, historical facts at a glance, maps, shopping, transportation, a FAQ about traveling in Mexico, and much more. Also includes a business directory and information about buying real estate in Mexico as well as NAFTA resources and related trade information. Searchable.
http://www.mexonline.com/
Topics: Business, Business, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World

Last updated May 7, 2006


Monsoon Information Index view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about the Mexican monsoon, "a regional-scale circulation that develops over southwest North America during the months of July through September. It is associated with a dramatic increase in rainfall that occurs over what is normally an arid region of North America." Discusses the Gulf of California moisture surge, severe thunderstorms, monsoon thunderstorms, and related concepts. From the National Weather Service, Tucson, Arizona, Weather Forecast Office.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/twc/monsoon/monsoon_info.php
Topics: Regions of the World, Weather

Last updated Aug 25, 2005


National Respite Locator Service view detail comment email this

"Respite ... is a service [that provides] temporary care to a child or adult with disabilities, or chronic or terminal illnesses, and to persons at risk of abuse and neglect." The service "helps parents, caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area." Browse by state, or complete an online search form by checking the boxes listing the condition(s) that afflict the person requiring respite care.
http://www.respitelocator.org/
Topics: Death & Dying, Diseases & Conditions, Long-term Care, Regions of the World, Senior Health

Last updated Dec 18, 2004


Native American Authors view detail comment email this

"This website provides information on Native North American authors with bibliographies of their published works, biographical information, and links to online resources including interviews, online texts and tribal websites. Currently the website primarily contains information on contemporary Native American authors, although some historical authors are represented." Browsable by author, title of work, or tribe. From the Internet Public Library.
http://www.ipl.org/div/natam/
Topics: Authors by Region, Authors by Region: United States, Literature by Place, Native Americans, Regions of the World

Last updated Oct 2, 2008


NativeTech: Native American Technology and Art view detail comment email this

Organized into categories of traditional Native uses of beads, birchbark, cattails, clay, cornhusks, feathers, metalwork, leather, plants, porcupine quills, pottery, stone, and other materials. Most files are illustrated and many include instructions. Other areas covered on this large site include: food and recipes; games and toys; poems and stories; and articles on contemporary art issues. Extensive list of categorized links to related resources and to message boards and discussion lists.
http://www.nativetech.org/
Topics: Crafts, Native Americans, Poetry, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Regions of the World

Last updated Oct 8, 2004


NatureServe view detail comment email this

This searchable site contains "conservation status, taxonomic, and distribution information" for tens of thousands of plants, animals, and ecological communities in the United States and Canada. Includes information for rare and endangered species as well as common plants and animals. Search by scientific name, common name, or ecological community. Also find a glossary of terms. From the Association for Biodiversity Information (ABI).
http://www.natureserve.org/
Topics: Animals, Biology, Regions of the World

Last updated Jul 5, 2004


Nomina Insecta Nearctica: A Checklist of the Insects of North America view detail comment email this

Features approximately 90,000 species of insects of North America north of Mexico, taken from the four-volume work published by Entomological Information Services (c. 1996 and 1997). Browse by class or order.
http://www.nearctica.com/nomina/main.htm
Topics: Biology, Regions of the World

Last updated Jul 5, 2004


North American Bear Center view detail comment email this

Take a virtual tour of a bear's den, sample the actual sounds of a bear and learn all about black, grizzly/brown, and polar bears at this site. Features slide shows, original bear stories, and a bibliography. The North American Bear Center is a nonprofit organization based in Ely, Minn.
http://www.bear.org
Topics: Mammals, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World

Last updated Aug 26, 2006


North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) view detail comment email this

"A long-term, large-scale, international avian monitoring program initiated ... to track the status and trends of North American bird populations. ... Following a rigorous protocol, BBS data are collected by thousands of dedicated participants along thousands of randomly established roadside routes throughout the continent." Coordinated by the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Wildlife Research Center of the Canadian Wildlife Service.
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/
Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Social Science, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment

Last updated Jun 25, 2005


North American Butterfly Association view detail comment email this

A non-profit organization "formed in 1992 to educate the public about the joys of non-consumptive, recreational butterflying including listing, gardening, observation, photography, rearing and conservation." The site includes articles on Butterflies at Weddings , Binoculars for Butterflying , butterfly counts and recent sightings, and an extensive and useful page of butterfly questions and answers.
http://www.naba.org/
Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World

Last updated Mar 11, 2003


North American Drought: A Paleo Perspective view detail comment email this

Information "to explain how paleoclimatic data can provide information about past droughts and about the natural variability of drought over timescales of decades to millennia." Includes maps that display droughts of the 20th century (including the Dust Bowl); data for the past 500 and 2,000 years; and even earlier information derived from pollen, charcoal, and lake level changes. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/paleo/drought/
Topics: Agriculture, Regions of the World, Weather

Last updated Mar 16, 2005


North American Mammals view detail comment email this

"A searchable database of all living mammals of North America." Based on the Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals and Mammals of North America, the database is searchable by species name and conservation status, and browsable through a map of North America and a family tree. Also includes a glossary and searchable collections of skull and bone and teeth images. Also available in Spanish. From the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/
Topics: Animals, Regions of the World

Last updated Nov 30, 2007


North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA) view detail comment email this

The mission of this nonprofit organization is "to increase and disseminate knowledge about North America's native fishes and their habitats." The site features a checklist of freshwater fishes native to North America, and detailed information and images for more than a dozen fish species. The site also includes selected articles from American Currents magazine, a description of grant opportunities, a bibliography, and links to related sites.
http://www.nanfa.org
Topics: Animals, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Regions of the World

Last updated Feb 5, 2007


On the Prairie view detail comment email this

"Over 98% of the [North American] prairie has been lost in the past 150 years." This site focuses on ecology and environmental education about the prairie. The interactive "Build-a-Prairie" section allows users to visualize the restoration of a North American prairie ecosystem employing a field guide to help in selecting appropriate plants and animals. Also includes images, suggested activities, information about prairie researchers, and links to related sites. From the University of Minnesota.
http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/prairie/
Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Regions of the World

Last updated Jul 1, 2004


Operation Migration (OM) view detail comment email this

Orphaned and captive birds do not know how to migrate. Flying light airplanes, OM pilots act "as surrogate parents, helping the birds imprint on the aircraft and conditioning them to fly with it. Later, when the birds are mature, they are led south by the OM team on a pre-determined route to a safe wintering site." Includes photo and field journals and video clips of their work with Canada geese, Sandhill cranes, and whooping cranes.
http://www.operationmigration.org/
Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Transportation

Last updated Jan 2, 2002


Other People's Wars: A Review of Overseas Terrorism in Canada view detail comment email this

A brief history of terrorists in Canada, a discussion of potential terrorist activities, and a list of terrorists and supporters "who have lived in Canada while on the run for terrorist actions in a homeland conflict, or who have acted on behalf of an overseas terrorist organization after establishing a Canadian residence." A 2003 article from the Mackenzie Institute, "an independent non-profit organization concerned with issues related to political instability and organized violence."
http://www.mackenzieinstitute.com/2003/other_peoples_wars.htm
Topics: Regions of the World, Terrorism

Last updated Jun 8, 2006


Passages: A Treasure Trove of North American Exploration view detail comment email this

Features information on European voyages and explorations in North America, from Columbus's Atlantic crossing in 1492 to Roald Amundsen's exploration of the Northwest Passage in 1905. Browsable by name of explorer, or chronological outline. Available in English and French. From the National Archives of Canada and National Library of Canada.
http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/206/301/lac-bac/passages-ef/passages/index-e.html
Topics: Geography, History, Regions of the World

Last updated Jun 13, 2008


Peopling North America: Population Movements & Migration view detail comment email this

A historical overview of migration to and within Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean from Europe, Asia and Africa. The "demographic, economic, cultural, and political nature of major movements" are examined. The glossary (under Sources ) has very detailed definitions. Produced by the Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/migrations/
Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Regions of the World, Social Science

Last updated Oct 14, 2002


Perspectives: Women Artists in North America view detail comment email this

This exhibit "celebrates the important contributions of women in the arts from Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America. The Web exhibit features historical, modern, and contemporary art." From the Virtual Museum of Canada. Available in English, French, and Spanish.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Perspectives/
Topics: Artists, Regions of the World

Last updated Jan 18, 2006


Plants National Database - USDA view detail comment email this

This site from the United States Department of Agriculture provides standardized plant names, symbols and other plant attribute information. PND can be searched by common or scientific name, family or genus and limited by state. In addition, there is a browsable and searchable image gallery of over 1,000 plants; Fact Sheets and Plant Guides , which provide more detailed information on over 130 species of plants; lists of invasive and noxious weeds and threatened and endangered plants; and wetland indicator status for vascular plants, by genus, family, and/or wetland region.
http://plants.usda.gov/
Topics: Agriculture, Plants, Regions of the World

Last updated May 12, 2004


Political Database of the Americas view detail comment email this

Documentary and statistical political information on North America, Central America, and South America, including constitutions, electoral laws, legislative and executive branch information, and election data. From Georgetown University.
http://pdba.georgetown.edu/
Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World

Last updated Aug 24, 2006


Public Safety [Canada] view detail comment email this

This official government site describes Canadian actions to improve safety and security for Canadians from outside threats such as terrorism. Features press releases about national security initiatives, updates about the International Campaign Against Terrorism, and details about responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. Also includes travel tips and material about border crossing wait times. In English and French.
http://www.safecanada.ca/
Topics: Regions of the World, Terrorism

Last updated Nov 14, 2006


Review of Variability in the North American Monsoon view detail comment email this

Basic information about the "North American monsoon (NA monsoon), variously known as the Southwest United States monsoon, the Mexican monsoon, or the Arizona monsoon [which is] ... a pronounced increase in rainfall from an extremely dry June to a rainy July over large areas of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico." From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
http://geochange.er.usgs.gov/sw/changes/natural/monsoon/
Topics: Regions of the World, Weather

Last updated Aug 23, 2005


Señorita Extraviada view detail comment email this

This companion to a 2002 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program "wades into the chaos of a booming border town to ask questions the authorities would rather ignore" about the "over 270 woman [who] have been raped and murdered" in Juárez, Mexico, since 1993. Includes articles about Juárez and about maquiladoras ("foreign-owned assembly plants operated along the U.S.-Mexico border"), a list of "border lingo" with audio pronunciation guides, and related resources.
http://www.pbs.org/pov/senoritaextraviada/
Topics: Business, Crime, Regions of the World, Women

Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Special Report: The New Frontier/La Nueva Frontera view detail comment email this

Collection of articles from 2001 about economic, cultural, and political issues along the U.S.-Mexico border. Article topics include immigrants' use of "coyotes" for illegal border crossings, the impact of NAFTA on border cities, crime and drugs, and "nortec [music], a hot mix of tradition and techno." Also includes photo essays and music clips. From Time magazine. Note: Video clips from CNN are not available.
http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101010611/
Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Regions of the World

Last updated May 2, 2006


University Libraries: Foreign Information by Country view detail comment email this

Collections of links to information about countries and territories of the world. Find guides from individual countries, portals to country information, and country profiles by governments and by international organizations. Some of the country sites are only in native languages. Includes links to related topics such as treaties and travel. From the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries.
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/foreigngovt.htm
Topics: Regions of the World

Last updated May 4, 2009


The Virtual Birder view detail comment email this

This site for wild-bird watchers in the United States and Canada features images and range maps for dozens of birds, simulated birding tours of North American birding hot spots, photo galleries, and "Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcripts and regional info for North American states and provinces." Some material requires a paid subscription.
http://www.virtualbirder.com/
Topics: Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment

Last updated Apr 15, 2004


Wafin: A Resource for Moroccans in North America view detail comment email this

News, articles, events, a Moroccan of the Month profile (archived), consulate information, cultural and business links, and more. Chat room, forums, and room mate and friend searches require a free membership. In English, with a few articles in French only. ("Wafin" may mean "what's up" or "where have you been?" or "what's new?" or simply "hi.")
http://www.wafin.com/
Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World

Last updated Sep 24, 2002


Well Known People Who Happen to be Canadian view detail comment email this

Linked list of "actors, actresses, artists, athletes, authors, comedians, directors, musicians, scientists, and assorted others, who are Canadian and have some claim to fame outside of Canada."
http://particle.physics.ucdavis.edu/Canadians/
Topics: Notable People, Regions of the World

Last updated Jan 5, 2005


West Coast & Alaska Tsunami Warning Center view detail comment email this

This site provides "accurate and timely tsunami bulletins for coastal populations of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska." Bulletins are issued when earthquakes of a certain magnitude activate the warning system. Includes links to other warning centers, historical data, and a "virtual earthquake." From the National Weather Service.
http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/
Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Water, Weather

Last updated Oct 23, 2005




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