Regular listings | Who's Alive and Who's Dead An information website that helps you figure out which famous people are dead and which are alive. Actors, musical performers, athletes, political figures and more can be found here. The site has more than 2,000 people in its database. http://www.whosaliveandwhosdead.com/ |
| Ciolek.com Asia Pacific Research Online is an information website that provides a variety of research materials (e.g. current news, Buddhist sites, Asian literature, Asian economies etc) about the Asia Pacific Region. The website's special projects section has several research articles on Asian history, cultural practices and other subjects. http://www.ciolek.com/ |
| Bust.com BUST is an American magazine that is focused on the interests of women and dedicated to bringing a feminist perspective to all aspects of popular culture. Visitors to the site can read the current issue online, win interesting merchandise and find women-oriented websites on the site's 'Girl Wide Web.' http://www.bust.com/ |
| BenefitsCheckUp.org A service provided by the National Council on Aging. Resource for elderly Americans curious to find out about the various benefits they are entitled to access. The most useful part of the site is the "Find Benefits" function for finding out just what is available, but there are also news stories on benefit issues. http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ |
| National Coalition of Free Men An American non-profit educational organization that considers how sexual discrimination affects men and boys. Using the website, you can find a chapter of the organization near you if you want to become involved. The site also has research resources if you want to investigate the group's ideas. http://www.ncfm.org/ |
| The WELL An online community of journalists, activists, programmers, authors and others. The WELL has hundreds of conferences (aka forums) on subjects such as computers, health, parenting, politics and sports. There are also news articles on writers and art to keep you informed about what's happening in the world of the culture. Visit the WELL store to purchase gifts certificates, books and apparel. https://www.well.com/ |
| Crime Library Crime Library is a service of TruTV. The site has an extensive database on serial killers, notorious murders and the workings of the criminal mind. You can also find up to date new releases on current crimes here. The site also has profiles of terrorists, spies and assassins. http://www.trutv.com/ |
| The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation A UK charity that seeks to promote closer ties between Britain and Japan. The Foundation offers a range of scholarships to encourage study between the two countries. There is also a listing of cultural events to be found here. http://www.daiwa-foundation.org.uk/ |
| Celeb Fan Mail An online service that helps you write to your favorite celebrity. With more than fifteen thousand celebrity addresses on file, the company offers visitors the chance to get in touch with the famous. To access the addresses, you have to register and pay a fee. http://contactanycelebrity.com/ |
| Independent Women's Forum An American non-profit organization that focuses on rebuilding civil society by encouraging greater economic liberty, personal responsibility and political freedom. The website has a selection of policy papers and a section for scholars to participate in. The IWF is also involved in university and college campuses. http://www.iwf.org/ |
| Men’s Activism A news and political activism website that advocates the interests of men. The site is particularly comprehensive in its coverage of American affairs, including responses to recent news. There is a wiki for men to share their views in common. You can also get pro-men bumper stickers here. http://news.mensactivism.org/ |
| Dr. Warren Farrell Warren Farrell is a writer who writes books on men. His books include: ‘The Myth of Male Power’ and ‘Why Men Earn More.’ The website has information on Farrell’s speaking engagements and where you can purchase his CDs if you prefer that to reading books. You can also find advice on how to communicate as a couple. http://www.warrenfarrell.com/ |
| Minnesota Women's Press Offers a biweekly newspaper, directory, magazine and library all dedicated to the interests of women. You can read articles and commentary from the current issue of the newspaper. You can also find classified and employment ads directed to women. The site's “BookWomen†section has reviews of books on women, women's book clubs and more. http://www.womenspress.com/ |
| Peace Corps The Peace Corps is an American organization that helps Americans volunteer to help people around the world. You can find out how to apply to work for the Corps here and see that the benefits of volunteering are. You can also find jobs with the Peace Corps here. http://www.peacecorps.gov/ |
| China.org.cn This website provides official information and news from China. You can read news articles on China's government, business and sporting events. The site also has a section dedicated to helping you learn more about the Chinese language. http://www.china.org.cn/ |
| Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly A non-profit, volunteer-based organization, that aims to alleviate the isolation and loneliness experienced by the elderly. The site has information on volunteering and a history of the organization. http://www.littlebrothers.org/ |
| Who2.com A biography website that provides information on various famous people. You can read biographies of C.S. Lewis, John F. Kennedy, Mae West and many others. There is also a section of the website dedicated to students doing research. http://www.who2.com/ |
| Women in Technology International (WITI) WITI supports women working in the technology industry. The site has information on career development and networking opportunities to help get women established in their careers. The site also has a list of WITI events where you can meet other members of the organization in person. http://www.witi.com/ |
| Women and Performance A bi-annual journal of feminist theory that publishes essays on performance, dance, film and new media involving women. You can read articles from the current issue, and order back issues of the publication. The site also has submission guidelines for authors who want to submit manuscripts, books and film reviews. http://www.womenandperformance.org/ |
| American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a medical assistance organization. You can donate money to the organization to help fund its activities. You can also find out how to donate blood here. The site also has information on medical training that anybody can learn. American residents can enter their ZIP code to find a branch of the Red Cross near them. http://www.redcross.org |
| Wise Living Journal A blog about a living wisely and focusing on what's important in a consumerist society. http://www.wiselivingjournal.com |
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