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BBC Gaza Map
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:08:00 +0300
The BBC provides an updated map of the conflict in Gaza showing locations of attacks and ground forces, based on the available information. For additional maps of the region,...
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Historic Preservation
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:58:00 +0300
In an effort to protect buildings of significant historical cultural value, historic preservation laws have been established. Learn all about historic preservation through this great overview from Amanda....
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Most Literate Cities Ranked
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:03:00 +0300
Researchers have developed yet another ranking list of U.S. cities. This list is a list of the "most literate" cities in the United States based on book purchases, newspaper...
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Geography Clip Art
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:52:00 +0300
For those with geographical websites or anyone who needs a cute graphic for a PowerPoint presentation, I present a collection of geographical clip art for your use....
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Swidden (a.k.a. Slash and Burn)
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:58:00 +0300
Some estimate that up to 500 million people on earth rely on the subsistence nature of swidden, also known as slash and burn agriculture, to produce crops. What is...
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The Jet Stream
Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:04:00 +0300
The jet stream has a major impact on the world's weather and on fight times. Did you know that the use of the jet stream by commercial airlines began...
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U.S. Population at 305.5 Million at New Year
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:29:00 +0300
The U.S. Census Bureau is projecting that the population of the United States will be 305,529,237 on January 1, 2009. According to the bureau, "In January 2009, one birth...
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Slowing Earth Requires Leap Second Added to 2008
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:08:00 +0300
The year 2008 will be a second longer than most years as a leap second will be added to 2008 just after 11:59 p.m. and 59 seconds on December 31,...
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Utah Fastest Growing State, Texas Adds Most Residents
Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:55:00 +0300
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Utah was the fastest growing state between July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008 with a 2.5% increase in population. In terms of...
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"Gas Exporting Countries Forum" Organization Formed
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:32:00 +0300
Led by Russia, fourteen natural gas-producing countries have formed an organization like OPEC to help regulate the global economy for natural gas. The member countries of the Gas Exporting...
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