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November 24, 2009
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The Gas Price Watch website allows users to compare the prices of gas for cities throughout the United States. Interested visitors can help out the project by becoming a gas price spotter for their area. With gas prices on the rise, individuals can’t afford not to visit this site.
Posted March 16, 2005 by RE  Link to entry "GasPriceWatch.com"
Jim Holley’s WebCam Central website offers links to live footage of sports, rivers, construction, museums, sandy beaches, and much more. Users can search the countless webcams from all over the world by location or category.
Posted March 16, 2005 by RE  Link to entry "WebCam Central"
ChildSafe International (CSI) educates and increases pubic awareness about the safety of the internet through internet campaigns, newsletters, brochures, and public announcements. Users can view CSI safe sites, play games, learn about internet solutions, and much more.
Posted February 16, 2005 by RE  Link to entry "ChildSafe Internatio..."
In an effort to promote Australia’s scientific contributions; the Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre offers this expansive database of scientific, technological, and medical institutions, industries, and organizations. Users can also find a searchable bibliography containing works related to Australian science and technology.
Posted January 19, 2005 by RE  Link to entry "Australian Science a..."
“The Climate Action Network (CAN) is worldwide network of over 340 Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working to promote government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels.” The web site presents press releases; reports on climate change trends, risks, and signals; and many other resources illustrating their concern and their achievements.
Posted December 7, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "The Climate Action N..."
Want to reduce waste? Do you have unwanted things that others might find appealing? At this web site, “one person’s trash can truly be another’s treasure.” Freecycling is a worldwide movement to recycle unwanted items. The web site provides a forum for local individuals to give and receive free items.
Posted November 22, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Freecycle"
Are you tired of searching endlessly through web sites in order to find relevant academic writings? This Google web site may provide an answer. The search engine “enables you to search specifically for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from all broad areas of research.”
Posted November 22, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Google Scholar"
Performance-capture data appears to be creating a revolution in the movie business. This MSNBC web site discusses the innovations in computer-generated animation used to create the new movie, Polar Express, which is the first full-length Imax 3 - D feature that began as a 2 – D film.
Posted November 15, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Polar Express takes ..."
Now that the elections are over, various maps of the results are floating all around the internet. One of the best sources for these maps may be this ESRI web site. Visitors can find great animated and 3D maps of U.S. demographics and the county results of the Presidential elections.
Posted November 8, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "GIS for Elections"
On Thursday, October 21, 2004, Mike Horn became the first person to circumnavigate the Artic Circle without motorized transportation. At this web site, users can learn about his twenty seven month solo adventure.
Posted October 22, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Arktos Expedition: M..."
Memphis is celebrating Rock 'n' Roll's 50th anniversary, which officially started with Elvis Presley's recording of "That's All Right" in July 1954. By taking a journey through the timeline, users can discover Memphis's great contributions to Rock 'n' Roll's success and can find out how it is celebrating the anniversary this summer.
Posted May 27, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Memphis Celebrates 5..."
Wondering how clean the air is you breath? Check out the American Lung Association's 2004 report to discover the air quality in your county.
Posted April 29, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "State of the Air 200..."
Confused about what to believe in political ads? Find out the truth at this Annenburg Public Policy Center web site.
Posted April 13, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Annenberg Political ..."
This website features the creations of artist Marco Evaristti. Users can view his newest and probably most challenging work - painting an iceberg red in the frigid sea off the coast of Western Greenland.
Posted March 31, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "The Ice Cube Project..."
Recently, it was discovered that factory workers developed a rare lung disease probably due to exposure to butter flavoring vapors in microwave popcorn. CNN reports on the initiation of EPA studies dealing with the type and amount of chemicals released into the air when a popcorn bag is popped and opened.
Posted March 11, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Microwave popcorn ch..."
In this awe inspiring online article, Mary Curtius at the Los Angeles Times investigates the academic consequences of the new U.S. Treasure’s policy that Americans can not edit works authored in nations under trade embargoes.
Posted March 2, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "U.S. Embargos Extend..."
Need a break from the stresses of work? Take a few minutes to test your ability to see 3D with these stereograms. New images are added each week.
Posted February 17, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Magic Eye Image of t..."
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, the History Channel discusses the theories concerning the mysterious saint and the reasons for celebration.
Posted February 11, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "The History of Valen..."
Here users can find the best places to salsa all around the world as well as dance articles, world events, and entertaining stories.
Posted February 3, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Salsa Web"
Attention superhero fans: BBC provides fascinating information on your favorite characters including Super-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-men.
Posted January 27, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "The Science of Super..."
When needing a break from the monotony of the day, check out the 2000 witty scientific jokes at this website.
Posted January 27, 2004 by RE  Link to entry "Science Jokes"
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