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<HTML><HEAD><TITLE></TITLE></HEAD> <BODY BGCOLOR="#ffffff"><CENTER> <a name="top"><IMG SRC="gifs/govhd.gif" ALIGN="BOTTOM"></a></CENTER> <HR> <CENTER><IMG SRC="gifs/alpha1.gif" ALIGN="TOP" usemap="#alpha" border=0></CENTER> 18th. Airborne Corps <A HREF="http://www.bragg.army.mil">http://www.bragg.army.mil</A> The 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, offers a limited Web site, but one with links to many other related sites. A message from the Commanding General of the 18th Airborne Corps explains its mission--to be a trained force, ready to deploy by air, sea, and land, anywhere in the world. Links lead to more information about the military, Ft. Bragg, and the government. Other Categories: Government Organizations Military Keywords: Army , Fort Bragg <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="a">Against</a> Intellectual Property <A HREF="http://www.duke.edu/~eagle/anarchy/intelprop.html">http://www.duke.edu/~eagle/anarchy/intelprop.html</A> This site's author proposes that no intrinsic rights exist to intellectual property, as they do to physical property, since intellectual property does not diminish when shared. He would do away with copyright law entirely, arguing that Handel's "Messiah," Shakespeare's "Othello," and the Koran were all created before the notion of intellectual property came into being. He provides links to a variety of tracts supporting his viewpoint, as well as a section on censorship. Other Categories: Government Law Law Literature Musicians Politics Keywords: authorship , copyright Air Education and Training Command <A HREF="http://www.aetc.af.mil">http://www.aetc.af.mil</A> In order to promote the human resources and culture of the U.S. Air Force, this site provides online access to the Air Education and Training Command. The command center is responsible for recruiting, training, and educating members of the Air Force. This site links to many other Air Force-related sites, including bases that conduct education and training programs. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Organizations Military Keywords: air bases , Air Force , aviation Air Intelligence Agency <A HREF="http://tecnet2.jcte.jcs.mil:8000/cybrspke/aialink.html">http://tecnet2.jcte.jcs.mil:8000/cybrspke/aialink.html</A> Air University is the center for advanced educational studies in the U.S. Air Force offering bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees. Users will find the Air University Catalogue which provides a history of the institution coupled with information on the staff, admission, policies, library resources, programs, publications, courses, and the schools that comprise Air University. Other resources include links to the Air War College, the Air Force Institute of Technology, and the Air Force Quality Institute. Local information on the Montgomery, Alabama, area also included here. Other Categories: Military Keywords: Army , Navy , Texas Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations <A HREF="http://www.law.vill.edu/legis/ada/arg-toc.htm">http://www.law.vill.edu/legis/ada/arg-toc.htm</A> Businesses and city governments wishing to stay in compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilites Act can refer to the exact text of the Act here. Interested parties can explore topics relevant to their circumstances, for example, Access to Commercial Facilities, or Vehicular Access Requirements. Other Categories: Government Law Government Resources Keywords: employer resources , government regulations , manufacturer resources Arizona Democrats Online <A HREF="http://www.azdem.org">http://www.azdem.org</A> Arizona Democrats can stay in touch with state and federal politics at this site. The visitor can access news releases, a weekly summary of events, Democratic groups and leaders, and the Arizona legislature. Young Democrats will also find a connection here. Links to journals and other political online sites are also available. Other Categories: Politics States Keywords: Young Democrats Army Training Information Management Program <A HREF="http://155.217.20.99/atimp/alogo.htm">http://155.217.20.99/atimp/alogo.htm</A> ATIMP manages all U.S. training information management systems, conforming them to the integrated Army Training Information Architecture (ATIA). This site outlines ATIMP's focus and oversight mission with an Army-wide perspective in establishing a streamlined training management and operational training structure in war and peacetime. The site is a survey of ATIMP's objective to eliminate redundancy and excessive rules, thus reducing the cost of conducting training and training support operations. Other Categories: Government Resources Military Keywords: Army systems management , Army training , government organizations Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University - Comprehensive Government Resource Guide <A HREF="http://www.fsu.edu/~spap/research/govern.html">http://www.fsu.edu/~spap/research/govern.html</A> The School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University offers a valuable guide to information about the U.S. government. The resources are all online, and accessible through friendly categories. The topics include government on the Internet, divisions by level and branch, popular information sources such as the U.S. Census, and publications. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Organizations Internet Resources Politics Universities Web Resources Keywords: Congress , House of Representatives , links to government , politicians , Senate , White House Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Oversight <A HREF="http://www.dtic.dla.mil/defenselink/pubs/ofg/of_astdio.html">http://www.dtic.dla.mil/defenselink/pubs/ofg/of_astdio.html</A> This page explains the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Oversight. The job involves intelligence-related activities for the Department of Defense, including investigations. A link leads to the home page for the Department of Defense. Other Categories: Military Keywords: Department of Defense AVNet <A HREF="http://www.avnet.nisei.com/avnet/document/pointers.htm">http://www.avnet.nisei.com/avnet/document/pointers.htm</A> Aviation buffs and pilots will find links of interest here, however, it may take some searching since the sites are not organized. Some links stand out: the Airshow Index by Month, the FAA Home Page, the Flying Conference on the Well, FAA regulations, and Aircraft Shopper. There are numerous weather links, as well as general aviation links. Other Categories: Government Law Hobbies Keywords: airplanes , aviation , flying <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="b">Blind-</a> and Deaf-Specific Resources <A HREF="http://198.234.201.48/spedpointers.html">http://198.234.201.48/spedpointers.html</A> Visitors to this site will find a wealth of resources targeted to vision- and hearing-impaired persons. A few of these resources include ASB Blind Resources, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Braille Production at UCLA, and a deafness gopher site. There are links to assistive technology sites as well, including the Adaptive Tech Resource Center, Audiodata, and Apple's Disability Solutions Online. Among the general disability Web sites accessible from here are WebABLE, Handsnet, and Disability Net. Other Categories: Government Resources Health Care Health Resources Keywords: disability resources Bureau of Indian Affairs <A HREF="http://info.er.usgs.gov/doi/bureau-indian-affairs.html">http://info.er.usgs.gov/doi/bureau-indian-affairs.html</A> The Bureau of Indian Affairs acts as a liaison between the U.S. government and the individual Indian governments. Serving over 500 tribes, the BIA provides local services, lends support to tribal projects, and manages some 53 million acres of land. There is a list of local offices. Other Categories: Government Organizations Native American Studies Keywords: Cherokee , indian tribes , Navajo <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="c">Census</a> Bureau Data Maps <A HREF="http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/statab/www/profile.html">http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/statab/www/profile.html</A> This site is easy to navigate, and full of factual information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. State profiles, population figures for counties, statistics of U.S. businesses, and state government finances are a few of the topics that are covered here. The facts are reliable, making this a great resource. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Government Resources History Maps Keywords: government finances , population data , state profiles , statistics about the U.S. , U.S. busniness statistics Center for Disease Control <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/cdc.html">http://www.cdc.gov/cdc.html</A> The Center for Disease Control disseminates information about health risks, prevention guidelines, and health. Birth defects, HIV, and tuberculosis are discussed. Parents can learn the effects of lead poisoning on infants and older children. The medical community can also read online publications about the threat of diseases at this informative and educational Web page. Other Categories: Government Organizations Health & Medical Organizations Health Resources Keywords: birth defects , disease prevention , disease threats , health risks , personal health Center for Policy Research on Science and Technology <A HREF="http://edie.cprost.sfu.ca/cprost/cprost-info.html">http://edie.cprost.sfu.ca/cprost/cprost-info.html</A> This Web site is sponsored by the Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology at Simon Fraser University in Canada. Its highlights are current research activities, management of technological change, research fellowships, disaster mitigation and emergency preparation, innovation metrics and policy, and the Flow of Science project. Other Categories: Government Research Science Resources Universities Keywords: Canada , research , Simon Fraser University Citizen Web <A HREF="http://www.speakeasy.org/citizen">http://www.speakeasy.org/citizen</A> Please deposit a token when reaching the Internet Subway, a Seattle-based Web site. At reaching the turnstile, perhaps a Subway Broadcast would be useful because it contains information on Web browsing. Or perhaps, upon reaching the terminal, the Citizen Web Culture page will tittilate the user's fancy in politics, because it contains links to "Wired," "Washington Citizen Action," and various online newsmagazines about electronic communications and media. Other Categories: Politics Publications E-Zines Keywords: Internet culture , political Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation <A HREF="http://commsun.its.csiro.au">http://commsun.its.csiro.au</A> This Australian organization conducts technology research, while encouraging creativity, in an effort to bring about social, economic, and environmental benefits. There are institutes throughout the country of Australia, and browsers will find a list of board members, human resources profiles, and a yearly annual report. Links to the Australasian Legal Information Institute site for Commonwealth Consolidated Acts is also found. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Organizations Science Resources Keywords: Australia , industry , Sydney Communications Decency Act <A HREF="http://www.cdt.org/cda.html">http://www.cdt.org/cda.html</A> Any and all members of the Internet community should visit this important Web site which was designed to provide information about the Communications Decency Act. The bill was crafted to legislate severe restrictions on the language and content on the Internet, and this page offers an opportunity to fight back. Extensive and up-to-the-minute information about the bill, its supporters, contact data, and the means by which to protest are all supplied at this page. Other Categories: Government Law Internet Education Legal Resources Keywords: censorship , Congress , legislation Company C-12 of the National Society of Pershing Rifles <A HREF="http://www.mit.edu:8001/afs/athena/activity/c/c12abn/www/home.html">http://www.mit.edu:8001/afs/athena/activity/c/c12abn/www/home.html</A> This is the home page of a military organization formed to advance the training of selected indivduals in the fields of fitness, leadership, combat, and professionalism. Links to additional military servers are provided, as well as information on the nation's past war efforts. Other Categories: Military Organizations Keywords: combat , fitness Consumer Information / United States Postal Service <A HREF="http://www.usps.gov/consumer/consumer.htm">http://www.usps.gov/consumer/consumer.htm</A> Although not a site one would call up for entertainment, this is the place to sort out the nuances of overnight vs. priority, fourth vs. third class, special vs. certifed mail. There is also information on filing postal complaints, passport applications, and insurance. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Keywords: international mail , mail Contract With America <A HREF="http://www.clark.net/pub/jeffd/contract.html">http://www.clark.net/pub/jeffd/contract.html</A> The full text of the Contract With America, as written by Representative Newt Gingrich, and Representative Dick Armey, is presented on this site by The Right Side of the Web, a conservative Web group. The only links are to The Right Side Front Page, which is a good site for conservative politics, and for Feedback. Other Categories: Government Resources Politics Keywords: Conservative , Contract with America , Republicans Copyright Act of 1976, as Amended <A HREF="http://www.law.cornell.edu/usc/17/overview.html">http://www.law.cornell.edu/usc/17/overview.html</A> This page contains a full, searchable, hyperlinked version of text from the Copyright Act of 1976, as Amended (1994) (including the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984 and the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992) 17 USCS §§ 101 - 1010. Anyone who needs to know the latest in copyright information shoul spend some time here trying to decipher the law. Other Categories: Government Law Legal Resources Keywords: Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 CSPAN's Weekly Radio Journal <A HREF="http://www.c-span.org/audio/wrjscrip.htm?50,58">http://www.c-span.org/audio/wrjscrip.htm?50,58</A> C-SPAN is a cable television network that provides continuous coverage of politicians, political hearings, and Congressional meetings in Washington. The online version of C-SPAN presents several current issues on the home page. Users can choose to listen to any of the topics on C-SPAN's Weekly Radio Journal, broadcast on RealAudio. Other Categories: Government Resources News Media Politics Television Keywords: Congress , government reports , political hearings , Washington <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="d">Daily</a> link to a different political site. <A HREF="http://ross.clendon.com/siteoftheday.html">http://ross.clendon.com/siteoftheday.html</A> The server, Data Line Press, offers a different political site every day. The sites chosen are entertaining, informative, and may relate to a current political issue. An archive of past sites is also listed, for links to all the best online political information. There are links to other daily topic sites, including Web of the Day. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: politicians Democratic National Committee <A HREF="http://www.democrats.org">http://www.democrats.org</A> The Democratic National Committee page offers visitors numerous views, news, and topical events connected with the Democratic Party. Many of the presentations are humorous, while others are made interesting through the use of Real Audio (with President Clinton himself), cartoons, and full color photos. Users can become a member of the Democratic National Committee using an online form, or play a game of Hangman with a New(t) Twist. Llinks to other politically-oriented sites are provided. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Politics Keywords: Democrat , President Clinton , Presidential campaign Democratic Party Activists Home Page <A HREF="http://www.webcom.com/~digitals">http://www.webcom.com/~digitals</A> For dyed-in-the-wool Democrats, political science students, and those who want to know the Democratic positions on the issues, The Democratic Party Activists Home Page provides plenty of information. Join an email list and become a "Digital Democrat." Simply click on the desired Executive or Legislative branch to find pages for Democrats at the federal or state level. Read the Democratic Party Platform, find clubs, committees, plus state and county party organizations as well. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Politics Keywords: elections , political parties Department of State <A HREF="http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/Cabinet/html/Department_of_State.html">http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/Cabinet/html/Department_of_State.html</A> The Department of State is responsible for the providing foreign-affairs information to the President and the U.S. Congress. The department also seeks to disseminate foreign-policy information to the public in a timely fashion. There is a link to the Department of State Foreign Affairs Network, which, if it approves of the information, will publish it over the Internet. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Keywords: foreign affairs , President , the White House Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) <A HREF="http://www.va.gov">http://www.va.gov</A> Veterans can access a vast quantity of VA information online at the VA's Web site. View a summary of available benefits, learn how to find VA facilities, read their complete manual online, discover the latest VA policies, research, legislation, and published articles. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Government Resources Health & Medical Organizations Health Resources Military Desert Storm Art Gallery <A HREF="http://warlord.safb.af.mil/desert.html">http://warlord.safb.af.mil/desert.html</A> The Desert Storm Art Gallery presents an assortment of photographs and artwork taken from America's police keeping mission with the Iraqi government, Desert Storm. Users will find shots of fighter planes such as the F-16, B-52, and F-111. Download these shots and impress your friends. Other Categories: Military Photography Keywords: bombers , figher planes , photos Directorate of Time <A HREF="http://tycho.usno.navy.mil">http://tycho.usno.navy.mil</A> You know that this is an important site from the science fiction-ish name--the Directorate of Time. In fact, the Directorate is the official source of time in the United States. The Navy maintains the Master Clock facility at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington D.C. Children may be interested in how the time is calculated with atomic clocks, as well as the various definitions of time, and the National Earth Orientation Service's job, which keeps track of the earth's wobble! Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Government Resources Keywords: Navy Disability Resources on the Internet <A HREF="http://disability.com/cool.html">http://disability.com/cool.html</A> Users will find a comprehensive clearinghouse for disability resources on the Internet including employment, parenting, and recreational resources. There are also links to schools, universities, nonprofit organizations such as the Center for Independent Living, and Blind and Deaf resources such as the Interactive Braille Guide and the Deaf World Web. Other Categories: Government Resources Health Resources Nonprofit Organizations Universities Keywords: medical resources , support groups <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="e">E-Mail</a> Your Government <A HREF="http://www.destek.net/cybermkt/govemail.htm">http://www.destek.net/cybermkt/govemail.htm</A> Email the President of the United States, the Vice President, or any of your representatives. Click on a state, and then on the representative, to send your message. Users can also access information on house bills and High Court decisions made since 1990. Email addresses are also provided for Senate offices, and committees of the U.S. House of Representatives. Offices and representatives can only be contacted if an email address is available. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Legal Resources Politics Keywords: Congress , House bills , U.S. House of Representatives , U.S. Senate Eisenhower Center <A HREF="http://history.cc.ukans.edu/heritage/abilene/ikectr.html">http://history.cc.ukans.edu/heritage/abilene/ikectr.html</A> The Eisenhower Center is an online source of information about Dwight D. Eisenhower and topics related to his term as President of the United States. The Eisenhower menu includes information about his family, highlights of his presidency, and a selection of quotations. The home page links to information about D-Day, World War II, and Presidential Libraries on the Internet. Other Categories: Government Careers History Libraries Politics Keywords: Eisenhower , presidents , U.S. History , World War II Engineering Duty Officers <A HREF="http://vislab-www.nps.navy.mil/~edo">http://vislab-www.nps.navy.mil/~edo</A> This page is an information resource for Engineering Duty Officers in the Navy. There is pertinent information about various Naval Postgraduate Schools, with an overview of staff, curricula, and research programs. Browsers will also find job listings, the ED newsletter, an online ED directory, and information on career opportunities. Links to other naval sites include the United States Navy home page, Navy Online, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Other Categories: Military Keywords: Army , civil service , Marines Ethics and Law on the Electronic Frontier <A HREF="http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/6095/index.html">http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/6095/index.html</A> Worried about computer crime, copyright, or sexually explicit materials on the Web? This page gives exhaustive coverage of a course offered at MIT in 1995. Requests pouring in from around the country in the wake of a July 3, 1995, "Time" magazine cover story on the subject have kept the readings and other essentials of that course accessible online. Materials are arranged under these headings: Computer Crime, Information and Intellectual Property, Encryption and National Security, Privacy Implications, and Freedom of Expression. It's a fascinating site everyone should visit, and revisit. Other Categories: Government Research Internet Resources Law Legal Resources Keywords: censorship , computer crime , computer law , copyright law , national security Everton's Guide to Genealogy on the World Wide Web <A HREF="http://www.everton.com">http://www.everton.com</A> Amateur genealogists can access detailed genealogical data via Web that once would have required a long journey, or at the very least, a dogged inquiry by letter. Everton's Guide can help a novice genealogist get started. There are tips on how to research a family tree, pitfalls to avoid, FAQs to read, and pointers to government archives. Seasoned researchers can access genealogical libraries all over the world, the Family History Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and comprehensive U.S. resources. Other Categories: Government Resources Hobbies Libraries Keywords: genealogy Executive Office of the President <A HREF="http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/EOP/html/couples.html">http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/EOP/html/couples.html</A> Now users can visit the White House in the convenience of their own home. Visit the offices of the President, the First Lady, and the Vice-President, and the Vice-President's wife. Users can see some of the President's current initiatives, related offices, agencies, and some of his recent public addresses. One can even learn the President's biography. This site is very graphic-intensive and visually appealing. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Organizations Government Resources Politics Keywords: First Lady , Vice-President <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="f">Federal</a> Bureau of Investigation - Home Page <A HREF="http://www.fbi.gov/homepage.htm">http://www.fbi.gov/homepage.htm</A> You know that the world is changing drastically when you come across a FBI Web page. Visitors here will find general information of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including a history, a mission statement, and a FAQ section. Interesting features include access to information about different nation-wide investigations such as the Unabomber, press releases, and a series of crime statistics. There is also a career opportunity section as well as the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Organizations Government Research Keywords: CIA , FBI , law enforcement , secret service Federal Courts <A HREF="http://www.uscourts.gov">http://www.uscourts.gov</A> The home page of the U.S. Federal Court functions as a clearinghouse for information about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government. Included in its lists of hyperlinks are documents giving a description of how the federal courts operate, articles from their monthly newsletter, recent press releases, and access to a directory of U.S. federal court information and records. Though still under construction, this page gives a good sampling of how the judicial system and the courts operate. Other Categories: Government Law Government Organizations Government Resources Keywords: judicial system Federal Government: Executive Branch <A HREF="http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/executive/executive.html">http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/executive/executive.html</A> Although the lack of graphics and information content make this site more of an educational pit-stop than an entertaining detour, there are online presidential speeches, White House publications, federal budget information, and press releases, among many other things. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Politics Keywords: Library of Congress , Presidency , White House Federal Rules of Evidence <A HREF="http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/evidence.html">http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/evidence.html</A> The Federal Rules of Evidence is also known as the Uniform Code of Evidence. Impress your lawyer friends by reciting the entire hypertext versions of legal provisions and articles. This page includes code for witnesses, hearsay, opinions, expert testimony, authentication of evidence, and identification. Study this site and become the next Robert Shapiro. Other Categories: Government Resources Law Legal Resources Keywords: courts , testimony , witnesses Federal Web Locator <A HREF="http://ming.law.vill.edu/Fed-Agency/fedwebloc.html">http://ming.law.vill.edu/Fed-Agency/fedwebloc.html</A> Searching for a federally funded orgainzation on the Internet? If so, the Federal Web Locator is a great resource, listing hundreds of federal organizations, agencies, and foundations. From art organizations like the Smithsonian Institution to service agencies like the Government Printing Office, users will find almost any federal government related site. Other Categories: Government Resources Keywords: Federal agencies , Federal government FedWorld Beta Home Page <A HREF="http://www.fedworld.gov/#top">http://www.fedworld.gov/#top</A> FedWorld is a government clearinghouse for finding and receiving government information. This Web site links to government servers, and lists the servers by subject category. A few of the many categories include Education and Humanities, Environmental Pollution and Control, and Agriculture. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Internet Resources Web Resources Keywords: federal organizations , NTIS Food and Nutrition Information Center <A HREF="http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic.html">http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic.html</A> Consumer will finds lots of useful nutritional information at this Web site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A few of these resources include publications such as "Weight Control," vegetarian recipes, dietary guidelines, information on the new food-labeling requirements and more. Users can access the USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center to get educational materials about the Food Guide Pyramid. The list of links, Electronic Sources of Food and Nutrition Information, is especially useful. Other Categories: Government Research Government Resources Health Resources Keywords: dietary guidelines , FDA , USDA , weight control <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="g">General</a> Colin Powell's Strategy to Defeat the Enemy <A HREF="http://www.powell96.org">http://www.powell96.org</A> "Straighten up, soldier!" begins General Colin Powell's home page, detailing his strategy to defeat "the enemy" (a hyperlink brings visitors to senator Bob Dole's page). This strategy involves the aid of the "59th Armored Spin Doctor Division" and the "102nd 'Pop Quiz' Airborne Pollster Battalion," both of which are fiercely determined to undermine "the enemy." Other Categories: Politics Keywords: elections , Presidential campaign Government Agencies (Government) <A HREF="http://galaxy.einet.net/galaxy/Government/Government-Agencies.html">http://galaxy.einet.net/galaxy/Government/Government-Agencies.html</A> The Net provides access to the world. This site provides access to government organizations and agencies through a list of links. Access the Canada Communication Group, a publication resource. Or the UK Department of Trade and Industry. There is the ability for new sites to be listed. Other Categories: Government Resources Keywords: international Government Databases <A HREF="http://town.hall.org/govt/govt.html">http://town.hall.org/govt/govt.html</A> Here is a wealth of information about the United States government. Citizens may want to read about the Joint Economic Committee's work, access the Congressional Record, and get information on the Security Exchange Commission. The user can also check the U.S. Patents database, get data from the General Services Administration or the Federal Reserve. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Government Resources Keywords: G.S.A. , S.E.C. Green Card Lottery Lawyers Registration Service <A HREF="http://www.xmission.com/~seer/uslawyer/greenlawyer.html">http://www.xmission.com/~seer/uslawyer/greenlawyer.html</A> This Web page provides information about the U.S. Green Card Lottery Program and other immigration programs and services. Users can register for the Lottery online, and will also find a general description of the Lottery, registration information, and FAQs. Articles from the American Immigration Report are also available here. Other Categories: Government Resources Legal Resources Keywords: immigration <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="h">Helms,</a> Jesse <A HREF="http://www.nando.net/sproject/jesse/helms.html">http://www.nando.net/sproject/jesse/helms.html</A> Even Jesse Helms, the senator from North Carolina, has a page dedicated to him. The controversial Helms has been quoted frequently over his career, and these quotes can be read here. This site contains cartoons satiring the senator and a pictoral history illuminating the highlights of his career. Other Categories: Government Careers News Media Politics Keywords: North Carolina , political satire , senators HQ ACC Computer Systems Squadron <A HREF="http://acc-web.acccss.af.mil">http://acc-web.acccss.af.mil</A> Get your Air Force news updates direct from Headquarters Air Combat Command (Langley, Virginia), the U.S. Air Force's largest major command: 235,000 active duty, civilian, Guard/Reserve personnel; 3,000 airplanes; 21 bases. This colorful cavalcade of ACC background, history, and mission carries direct access to Air Force News online services and several home pages for various ACC headquarters, bases, and directories. Other Categories: Military Keywords: Air Force media resources , Air Force news Human Genome Project Information <A HREF="http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/home.html">http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/home.html</A> The Human Genome Project is an effort to map all the DNA structures of every gene, a huge undertaking that will have a tremendous effect on the medical and social constructs of our society. At this Web site, sponsored by the Department of Energy, scientists and citizens can get an overview of the project, as well as in-depth reports about the researchers, as well as where and how the research is conducted.There are listings of available Genome Project post-doctoral fellowships and funding guidelines for researchers interested in participating in the Project. On a more accessible level, the Community Outreach and Education section details educational materials, including bibliographies, DNA primers, and a teacher networking project. In an acknowledgment of the serious ethical concerns raised by the project, there is an extensive section on legal and bioethical issues. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Health & Medical Organizations Science Resources Keywords: DNA , scientific research Human Rights <A HREF="http://www.idt.unit.no/~isfit/human.rights.html">http://www.idt.unit.no/~isfit/human.rights.html</A> This Web server is a powerful tool for those who want to gain a stronger understanding of the evolution of human rights in this and othein the U.S. and other countries. The U.S. State Department maintains this site and offers annual reports for a multitude of countries. Other Categories: Government History Government Organizations Politics Keywords: freedom , social issues , U.S. State Department , United Nations Humanitarian Response Page <A HREF="http://www.info.usaid.gov/resources/hrp.html">http://www.info.usaid.gov/resources/hrp.html</A> Sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development, this site contains links to various organizations and institutions promoting humanitarianism. For example, this site is linked to humanitarian organizations such as the American Red Cross, ReliefNet, CARE USA, the CIA, and many other organizations. Also, it contains links to gopher sites, including those of organizations such as UNICEF and EarthWeb. For links to humanitarian agencies, this is the site to visit. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Nonprofit Organizations Keywords: aid , Amnesty International , U.S.A.I.D. <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="i">Index</a> of Libertarian Activism <A HREF="http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/libertarians/libertarians/Activism/TomsTIPS">http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/libertarians/libertarians/Activism/TomsTIPS</A> The Libertarian Activism home page features links to online political debates, bumperstickers geared toward the ultra-libertarians, newsletter information, and letters to the editor. Other Categories: Politics Information Libraries Access Network (ILANET) <A HREF="http://dixson.slnsw.gov.au">http://dixson.slnsw.gov.au</A> Web users interested in learning more about our friends from the Land Down Under can check out the Information Libraries Access Network. Established by the State Library of New South Wales, ILANET's role is to enable a variety of Australia-based organizations to centralize their information-access needs through networking links and services. Included at this site are information resources for the deaf and hearing-impaired, the Public Libraries Internet Gateway, current events, business reports, a link to the Australian Music Web site, plus other interesting links. Other Categories: Government Resources Keywords: Australia , information resources , New South Wales Internet Corruption Ranking <A HREF="http://www.gwdg.de/~uwvw/icr.htm">http://www.gwdg.de/~uwvw/icr.htm</A> Corruption runs rampant throughout the world, or so this Web site posits. Depending upon users' political beliefs, the contents herein will either make perfect sense, or they will be written off as "looney." (Oliver Stone would love it.) In either case, this site takes a look at American politics and business ethics from a European point of view. Countries are ranked according to their corruption factor, and visitors have to opportunity to contribute their evaluations. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: business , ethics , government Internet Users Consortium <A HREF="http://www.indirect.com/www/molsen/index.html">http://www.indirect.com/www/molsen/index.html</A> The Internet Users Consortium is an online grassroots movement to protect the first amendment rights of the Internet user in the United States. Visitors can examine issues of censorship online and voice their opinions on what they have read. Additional features include forms for joining the Internet Users Consortium, forms for starting your own chapter, and forms for the user to submit information they feel should be presented on this page. Other Categories: Government Research Internet Resources Politics Italian Embassy <A HREF="http://sunsite.sut.ac.jp:80/embitaly">http://sunsite.sut.ac.jp:80/embitaly</A> This is the Web site of the Italian embassy in Tokyo, Japan. The categories on its home page will appeal to users who are interested in either Italy or Japan, as general information about both countries is provided. Tips for travelers, a virtual newsstand, and FAQs are also good options. Links lead to Italian embassies in other countries. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Resources Keywords: Italian embassies , Italy , Japan , tips for travellers , Tokyo <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="k">Korean</a> War Project <A HREF="http://www.onramp.net/~hbarker">http://www.onramp.net/~hbarker</A> This site is dedicated to the Korean War, and is an excellent reference and resource for that time period. It has information on general history, veteran groups, maps, government, and links to veterans and newsgroups. Full of photos and well-organized, this site is sensitive to those affected by the war, and can help search for MIA's and POW's. Other Categories: Government Resources History Military Keywords: battles , MIA's , POW's , veterans <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="l">Labour</a> Party, UK <A HREF="http://www.poptel.org.uk/Labour-Party">http://www.poptel.org.uk/Labour-Party</A> Information about the British Labor Party is provided from this page. Visitors are offered details on publications, policy, and party conferences and events along with information on what's going on in Parliament. By joining the Labour Party, users are offered free email access and a library of computing resources. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: Great Britain , Parliament , political party , United Kingdom Lamar Alexander <A HREF="http://www.Nashville.Net:80/~lamar">http://www.Nashville.Net:80/~lamar</A> This 1996 Presidential candidate's home page presents a well-organized introduction to Lamar Alexander and his political stands. Alexander speaks frankly on issues such as abortion, gay rights, immigration, and gun control. Extensive biographical and campaign information is presented. Contact data is provided, as are archives of Alexander's past political career and speeches. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: campaign '96 , presidential candidates LaRouche Exploratory Committee <A HREF="http://www.clark.net/larouche/welcome.html">http://www.clark.net/larouche/welcome.html</A> Visit the LaRouche Exploratory Committee's page for a look at the things Lyndon LaRouche would do as President of the United States. Clicking on links such as Don't Let Gingrich Destroy our Country, The Economy, and Justice Department Corruption leads visitors to further details. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: Democrats , elections , Presidential campaign Lawmarks <A HREF="http://www.iwc.com/entropy/marks/bkmrkjsm.html">http://www.iwc.com/entropy/marks/bkmrkjsm.html</A> Lawmarks is a fabulous government and legal resource page. Features include courtroom rules and etiquette, a listing of law schools and libraries, the latest legal news, and Web access to law journals. Each division links the user to a wealth of additional law sites, and information on state and federal governments is also available. In addition, a complete listing of human rights and civil liberties organizations is presented. Other Categories: Government Resources Law Legal Resources Organizations Keywords: civil liberties , human rights , international law , law libraries , law schools League Of Women Voters of Iowa <A HREF="http://lwvia.cornell-iowa.edu">http://lwvia.cornell-iowa.edu</A> The League of Women Voters of Iowa provides this site for the electronic dissemination of voting and governmental information in the state of Iowa. Information provided includes voter information, calendars, and publications. Also available are links to other State of Iowa information-providers and government sites, as well as those of other states and governments. Other Categories: politics Keywords: elections , voter information , voting Libertarian Party <A HREF="http://www.lp.org/lp">http://www.lp.org/lp</A> Users will find a wealth of information on the Libertarian party at this home page. Read the overview of the party and find out about its philosophy and positions. Included here is information on membership, party history, and current activities. Access official documents available online, such as reports on conventions or bylaws and rules. The directories and lists provide links to affiliates, offices, key people, publications, and events. Other Categories: Government Organizations Politics Keywords: government groups , political party Libertarian Party of California <A HREF="http://www.lp.org/lp/ca/lpc.html">http://www.lp.org/lp/ca/lpc.html</A> This is the home page for the Libertarian Party of California (LPC) LPC news, elections, candidates, and office holders as well as local LPC groups on the Web. Also accessible are links to officers of the State Executive Committee. Find out where the LPC stands on major issues, or read the LPC's platform and bylaws. Other Categories: Government History Government Organizations Politics States Keywords: California , political party <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="m">Massachusetts</a> Access to Government Information Service <A HREF="http://www.magnet.state.ma.us">http://www.magnet.state.ma.us</A> Visitors to the home page for the Massachusetts Access to Government Information Service can access Commonwealth information and links based on interest area , from Consumer Forums to Recreation and Tourism Forums. A hierarchical map illustrates the relationship between branches of Massachusetts government, constitutional offices, and the departments under them. Users will also find information on Commonwealth agencies, as well as an assortment of Commonwealth publications. Other Categories: Government Organizations States Keywords: commonwealths , consumer rights , public information , publications Military Family Institute <A HREF="http://www.marywood.edu">http://www.marywood.edu</A> The Military Family Institute (MFI) is a Department of Defense-sponsored research center with a focus on families. Visitors to the Institute's home page will learn about MFI's current research projects and papers. Details on MFI's administration are also provided. This site further contains a list of hot links to other family-, medical-, and military-related servers, with brief descriptions of each link. Other Categories: Government Organizations Health & Medical Organizations Psychology Sociology Keywords: research centers Military Science Resources <A HREF="http://sosig.esrc.bris.ac.uk/Subjects/mil.html">http://sosig.esrc.bris.ac.uk/Subjects/mil.html</A> The Military Science Resources contains an abundance of links to Army-, Navy-, National Guard-, Air Force-, and Marine Corp.-related organizations. Users will find links to the Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Defense Research and Engineering Network, the Australian Defense Force, the European Space Agency, and many other military institutions and resources. There are mailing lists, space archives, research laboratories, and war studies. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Research Government Resources History Military Science Resources Space Sciences Keywords: Air Force , Army , Marine Corp. , National Guard , Navy , war Militia Watchdog <A HREF="http://www.greyware.com/authors/pitman/militia.htm">http://www.greyware.com/authors/pitman/militia.htm</A> The Militia Watchdog is a site aimed at informing people about the growing, right-wing, neo-militia movement. The Oklahoma City bombing in April, 1995, alerted the nation to the threat of paramilitary activity, and the people who present this site seek to monitor these destructive groups. Extensive history on paramilitary activity, philosophy, law, gun shows, and the most visible individuals around is included. Other Categories: Military Organizations Keywords: neo-militia , Oklahoma City bombing , paramilitary <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="n">NASA</a> Dryden Flight Research Center <A HREF="http://www.dfrf.nasa.gov/dryden.html">http://www.dfrf.nasa.gov/dryden.html</A> The Dryden Center is the primary installation for aeronautical flight research in NASA. Located at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert, it also supports the space shuttle program as a testing and landing site. On its home page, the Center provides the history of DFRC, milestones achieved there, photos and descriptions of the landing sites and aircrafts, links, research descriptions, and tour information. This is a great place to feel part of NASA. Other Categories: Government Resources NASA Resources Keywords: aeronautics , Edwards Air FOrc Base , space shuttle NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory <A HREF="http://www.jpl.nasa.gov:80">http://www.jpl.nasa.gov:80</A> This server provides information on the JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and some of its projects. JPL is the leading U.S. center for robotic exploration of the solar system. JPL spacecraft have visited all known planets except Pluto. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research NASA Resources Space Sciences Keywords: aeronautics , planets , solar system , space exploration NASA, Putting Info on the Web <A HREF="http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/nasa/NewOrg.html">http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/nasa/NewOrg.html</A> The title of this site is Putting your NASA organization/project online. The information on these pages, however, is applicable to all people who are interested in publishing their own site or Web pages on the Internet. It contains links to documents that describe the nature of the Web, and gives advice and general information about the nature of hypertext markup language, uniform resource language, Web browsers, and serving files, and how to get exposure of your Web site to the Internet community. The information contained at this site is practical and useful. Other Categories: Government Organizations Internet Resources Web Resources Keywords: computer , HTML , publishing NASA, Scientific Applications Branch <A HREF="http://cabsparc.larc.nasa.gov:80/SAB">http://cabsparc.larc.nasa.gov:80/SAB</A> This NASA branch oversees the operations of the Geometry Laboratory, the Data Visualization and Animation Laboratory, the High Performance Computing and Communications Program, and other space science laboratories. From this home page, learn about lab personnel, current projects, or link to one of the many sister facilities. Other Categories: Government Research Space Sciences Keywords: parallel computing National Aeronautics and Space Administration <A HREF="http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov:80">http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov:80</A> NASA maintains this resource, where information regarding America's future as explorers, pioneers, and innovators in space may be found. The NASA home page is graphically interesting, and includes features for entertainment as well as education. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Government Resources NASA Resources Space Sciences Keywords: astronauts , space missions National Budget Simulation <A HREF="http://garnet.berkeley.edu:3333/budget/budget.html">http://garnet.berkeley.edu:3333/budget/budget.html</A> The National Budget Simulation site is a project by U.C.-Berkeley's Center for Community Economic Research and is concerned with outlining the sacrifices that policy makers and citizens would need to address in order to balance the national budget. The site discusses the spending patterns and the ramifications of tax expenditures. There are a wealth of links including the Economic Democracy Information Network, the House Democratic Policy Committee, and the Zero Deficit Reduction Plan. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Research Government Resources Universities Keywords: colleges , fiscal deficit , national debt , taxes National Institute on Drug Abuse <A HREF="http://www.nida.nih.gov">http://www.nida.nih.gov</A> This government-sponsored home page is a comprehensive resource for many health and drug abuse issues. Details on such issues such as epidemiology, medication developments, AIDS, and numerous other health concerns are presented. Medical reports and publications are listed, and links to several other related sites are also provided. Other Categories: Government Organizations Health Care Keywords: addictions , epidemiology , medication , prevention National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA) <A HREF="http://www.npca.org/home/npca">http://www.npca.org/home/npca</A> The NPCA is a nonprofit group with the goal of conserving America's National Parks. Visitors can read the latest news and legislation affecting the National Parks. Additional features include listings of NPCA's activities and publications, plus membership information. "National Parks Magazine" can be read online. A recent issue included a interview with Nevada Barr, the National Park Ranger turned mystery writer. Other Categories: Government Resources Nonprofit Organizations Keywords: nature Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Online <A HREF="http://www.nrdc.org/nrdc/field/state.html">http://www.nrdc.org/nrdc/field/state.html</A> Environmental activists who wish to keep informed of threats to our natural resources can read about upcoming federal legislation on the NRDC's State of Nature Web site. Impending bills include clean water, old-growth forests, oil drilling, and public lands. The home page of the NRDC provides action guidelines for making a difference. Visitors can find out how to keep informed, how to read the text of bills before Congress, and how to contact members of Congress. Users can email the President and Congress via online forms. Other Categories: Government Research Keywords: environmental activism Navy Command Control and Ocean Surveillance Center <A HREF="http://www.nosc.mil">http://www.nosc.mil</A> This Web site represents the virtual home of the Navy's warfare center for command, control, and commucations systems, as well as ocean surveillance. An overview of the center, complete with division descriptions, is provided, along with a comprehensive phone directory of relevant resources. Several military links are also provided. Other Categories: Military Keywords: communications , warfare Navy Health Research Center, San Diego <A HREF="http://128.49.52.9">http://128.49.52.9</A> The Navy Health Research Center, which runs this Lab, studies the links between human cognition and psychophysiology, specifically EEG and eye movement activity, to develop neural human-system interface technology for real-time alertness monitoring. Graphs of physiological activity are interpreted, relevant publications and upcoming workshops are listed. This is complex research to aid in acquring accurate information of performance capabilities for individuals operating complex and potentially dangerous technology. Other Categories: Military Science Resources Keywords: alertness monitoring , human cognition , psychophysiology , training & development Navy Online's News And Information Services <A HREF="http://www.ncts.navy.mil/newsinfo/">http://www.ncts.navy.mil/newsinfo/</A> The Navy Online Web site provides a jumping-off place for Navy news and resources, with military and federal resources as well. The Navy News Service publishes NAVNEWS. Current and back issues are available online for downloading in ASCII form. The Navy Public Affairs Library contains news, information and documents pertaining to the Navy. In addition, Navy Online provides a gateway to other military organizations. Some of these include the Army, the Marines, the Air Force, NATO, and defense links. Other Categories: Military Organizations Keywords: Air Force , Army , Marines , NATO Navy Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division <A HREF="http://www.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil">http://www.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil</A> The Crane Division of the Navy Surface Warfare Center provides quality engineering and base support of weapons systems for the Navy. At this Web site, visitors can learn about microelectronic technology, conventional ammunition systems, electronic warfare, and radar engineering concerns. Other links offer information about topics such as public works, automated test equipment, and airborne electronic warfare. Other Categories: Military Keywords: ammunition systems , electronic warfare , radar engineering New Hampshire Primary Monitor <A HREF="http://www.cmonitor.com/primary">http://www.cmonitor.com/primary</A> New Hampshire Primary Monitor is a subscription-based news service offering comprehensive coverage of the New Hampshire Presidential Primaries. Four New Hampshire newspapers and the Associated Press are cooperating to provide news, overviews of the candidates and the issues of the "first-in-the-Nation" Presidential Primary. Some points of interest are, Poll Numbers, Chatter, Today's Events, and Online Forums. Other Categories: Government Resources News Resources Newspapers Politics States Keywords: Democrats , Presidential primaries , Republicans Newton Gingrich Speeches <A HREF="http://dolphin.gulf.net/Gingrich.html">http://dolphin.gulf.net/Gingrich.html</A> The Speaker speaks. This site provides just what it's name indicates: speeches given by Speaker of the House, Newton L. Gingrich. The first speech listed, from November, 1994, adresses the new Republican majority in the House. A link is provided to the "Washington Weekly," a national electronic news magazine which supplies this site. Speeches by other politicians, and updated Gingrich information can be requested by subscription. Other Categories: Government Resources Politics Keywords: House of Representatives NSWC PHD Information Technology Newsletter. <A HREF="http://www.nswses.navy.mil/~lev/net-page/pg-1.html">http://www.nswses.navy.mil/~lev/net-page/pg-1.html</A> The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) has five divisions, each with highly technical capabilities, that must work together to develop integrated surface warfare systems. To assist communication among its divisions, NSWC provides an online newsletter. The newsletter is the focus of this site, offering information about technology, current news, and scheduled events that pertain to warfare systems. Other Categories: Military Keywords: Navy , warfare systems <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="o">Oklahoma</a> WWW Servers <A HREF="http://www.cpb.uokhsc.edu/okwww.html">http://www.cpb.uokhsc.edu/okwww.html</A> There are scores of links at this hot site to hundreds of major home pages, including those of many Oklahoma government agencies and departments, all the state's colleges and universities, military installations, many newspapers, television and radio stations, as well as various corporations and organizations. This site is definitely O.K. Other Categories: Government Resources News Media Universities Web Resources Keywords: higher education , hot links , Oklahoma , state governments On the Road to the White House <A HREF="http://www.ipt.com/vote">http://www.ipt.com/vote</A> In advance of the 1996 presidential voting season, this Web site provides a collection of candidate information and links to Republican, Democratic, and Third Party sites throughout the Web. Visit the Virtual Voting Booth and cast your vote for who you think will win the election. Users can find out how many other visitors to this site voted for a particular candidate. It is also possible to add a candidate to the list. Other Categories: Government Resources Politics Keywords: candidate information , party information , presidential election 1996 , virtual voting Open Net <A HREF="http://www.doe.gov/html/osti/opennet/opennet1.html">http://www.doe.gov/html/osti/opennet/opennet1.html</A> Those interested in the stealthy and clandestine functions performed by the Department of Energy, fear no longer. This Web site is dedicated to the posting of formerly classified documents and articles. Users can search the 250,000 citations in the database of declassified material for topics from nuclear technology to wind power. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Government Resources Keywords: energy , nuclear , power , water Open Virtual Reality Testbed <A HREF="http://nemo.ncsl.nist.gov/~sressler/OVRThome.html">http://nemo.ncsl.nist.gov/~sressler/OVRThome.html</A> This is the site for research and information resources for the newest in Web technology, the Virtual Reality Markup Language, which seeks to bring three-dimensional, virtual-reality qualities to the Internet. This testbed is characterized by virtual-reality graphics and case studies that represent the most state-of-the-art technologies. Visitors can walk through virtual, artificial environments, and listen to different sounds. There are related links to DIVE Laboratories, Virtual Technologies, and the Human Interface Technology Lab. Other Categories: Government Resources Internet Resources Virtual Shops Web Resources Keywords: artificial environment , Boeing , Ford <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="p">PAMNET</a> <A HREF="http://tecnet2.jcte.jcs.mil:8000">http://tecnet2.jcte.jcs.mil:8000</A> The Public Affairs Management Network provides updated news on the Department of Defense. Users will find an extensive Bulletin Board System, an Air Force Fact Sheet, and biographies of Air Force officers. Other associated links include sites related to government institutions, the Department of Defense, colleges and universities, and NASA. Users will find links to a number of search engines for a fast, handy reference. Other Categories: Military Keywords: Army , federal government , Navy Papers of George Washington <A HREF="http://poe.acc.Virginia.EDU/~gwpapers/GWhome.html">http://poe.acc.Virginia.EDU/~gwpapers/GWhome.html</A> Users will find background information on papers and articles written by George Washington at this Web site. These documents are divided by era, such as colonial, confederation, retirement, Revolutionary War, and Presidential. Learn about these 135,000 documents that are housed by the University of Virginia, and recapture some of the glory from America's history. Other Categories: Government History History Keywords: colonial period , confederation , Presidential papers , Presidents , Revolutionary War Pat Buchanan for President Home Page <A HREF="http://iquest.com/~buchanan/index.shtml">http://iquest.com/~buchanan/index.shtml</A> Pat Buchanan wants the U.S. citizens to remember him in the upcoming presidential election. Frequently updated polls regarding Pat's popularity is available. Buchanan's stand on the economy, the legal system, culture, government, and immigration can be read. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: elections , presidential candidates Peace Corps <A HREF="http://www.clark.net/pub/peace/PeaceCorps.html">http://www.clark.net/pub/peace/PeaceCorps.html</A> Since John F. Kennedy created the Peace Corps over thirty years ago they have been fighting hunger, poverty, disease, and the lack of opportunity. This site provides history, information about how to join, locations, and volunteer service information. This page also give the details on the Master's Intern special and the educational opportunities it provides. Other Categories: Government Organizations Keywords: national service , volunteers Phil Gramm <A HREF="http://www.gramm96.org">http://www.gramm96.org</A> Senator Phil Gramm's stand on issues such as abortion, budget and taxation, crime, trade, and welfare are all detailed on this Web page. Opportunities to learn more about the campaign, as well as how to support or participate in the effort are spread liberally throughout the site. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: elections , Presidential campaign , Republicans Planet Earth: World Region One <A HREF="http://www.nosc.mil/planet_earth/world_1.html">http://www.nosc.mil/planet_earth/world_1.html</A> The region explored in this detailed and informative site includes the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Each country is on a grid with Yahoo, EINet Galaxy, CUI Web, and a clickable image map. The scope of this page is truly awe-inspiring. The Caribbean section, for example, cross-references Guadeloupe, Martinique, and the St. John, St. Martin, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. Barths with a variety of search engines. Other Categories: Government Research Maps South America Weather Keywords: Caribbean , China , India , Japan , Korea , Noth America , Pacific Islands , South America Postage Rates <A HREF="http://www.usps.gov/consumer/95rates.htm">http://www.usps.gov/consumer/95rates.htm</A> Here is a handy resource for consumers who want to save a trip to the post office. U.S. postage rates are available online for Express Mail, First Class letters and postcards, as well as Second, Third, and Fourth Class Mail. In addition, find Business-Reply Mail rates. Specialty mailings such as Certified, Restricted, Special Delivery, Bulk Mail, and Bar-Coded mail rates are included as well. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Web Resources Keywords: mail , postal rates , U.S.mail Prime Minister of Japan Home Page <A HREF="http://www.kantei.go.jp">http://www.kantei.go.jp</A> This is an experimental server located in the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan. Policy speeches from the prime minister of Japan are published at this server, along with the 1993 & 1994 Economic Survey of Japan. Documents are available in both Japanese and English. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Resources Politics Keywords: foreign policies , Japanese government , Tokyo Progressive Review Home Page <A HREF="http://www.princeton.edu/~progrev/index.html">http://www.princeton.edu/~progrev/index.html</A> The Progressive Review, subtitled "A Magazine Dedicated to Social Justice," is published by Princeton University. This site contains current articles, an archive of back issues, and full text of selected articles. Readers can send letters to the editor and follow links to other progressive Web sites: publications such as Mother Jones, and organizations including Just Cause and the Women's Resource Directory. Other Categories: Politics Publications Universities Keywords: journals , Princeton University , progressive politics <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="r">REFLAW</a> <A HREF="http://law.wuacc.edu/washlaw/reflaw/reflaw.html">http://law.wuacc.edu/washlaw/reflaw/reflaw.html</A> Washburn University's Virtual Law Library Reference Desk contains a vast database containing legislative, governmental, political, international, business, and Internet references. There are Supreme Court rules, decisions, and news as well as professional and academic news. Legal directories include links to U.S. law schools, law firms, federal depository libraries, and federal agencies. Other Categories: Government Law Law Legal Resources Keywords: judicial , politics Richard Rider for California Governor <A HREF="http://www.lp.org/lp/ca/Rider.html">http://www.lp.org/lp/ca/Rider.html</A> The Libertarian candidate for California governor, Richard Rider, offers information on his campaign at his home page. Read background information on Rider, as well as statements and releases regarding his position on major issues. Also provided are news articles on Rider. Links offer access to Libertarian-related Web sites. Other Categories: politics States Keywords: California , Libertarian Party , political candidates Rome Laboratory Links to Government <A HREF="http://www.rl.af.mil:8001/World/government.html">http://www.rl.af.mil:8001/World/government.html</A> The Rome Laboratory Links to Government is a huge, alphabetized directory of links that relate to the United States Government and various governmental agencies. There are links to the White House, the U.S. Census Bureau, FinanceNet, the U.S. Geologic Survey, the National Weather Service, the U.S. Postal Service, the Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Senate, to name but a few. Other Categories: Government Organizations Military Weather Keywords: Congress , media , meteorology <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="s">Scans</a> of Original U.S. Historic Documents <A HREF="http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/conpict.html">http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/conpict.html</A> Can't get to the Smithsonian or to Philadelphia to view some of America's historic documents in the original? The United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence have all been scanned and posted on this Web site. Be aware, however, that the documents, while interesting to look out, are virtually impossible to read from a monitor. Other Categories: Government History Government Law History Keywords: American history , United States Seattle University ROTC <A HREF="http://www.seattleu.edu/~rotc">http://www.seattleu.edu/~rotc</A> This ROTC page is offered by Seattle University's Department of Military Science. Find out about the University, Financial Aid and ROTC Incentives, and much more. Other places of interest include the University's home page, the Department of Defense, and The Army home page. Other Categories: Military Universities Keywords: D.O.D. , Financial Aid , Washington Self-Directed Income Tax <A HREF="http://www.well.com/www/smendler/sedit.htm">http://www.well.com/www/smendler/sedit.htm</A> As Benjamin Franklin once suggested, all we can be certain of are death and taxes. This site seeks to encourage people to be certain about more than just the payment of taxes, through the specification of where they want their tax dollars go. So, for the user who wants all his tax dollars to be used for education, this site has a form that makes that possible. Users can also participate in a survey, which asks what percentage of their tax dollars individuals want to be spent in various areas of the government's budget. Responses to this survey and links to related resources are available as well. Other Categories: Government Research Government Resources Keywords: government spending , surveys Shanto Iyengar <A HREF="http://www.mousetrap.com/shanto">http://www.mousetrap.com/shanto</A> A political scientist at UCLA, Mr. Iyengar uses this page to present several books he has authored or co-authored. "Going Negative: How Political Advertisements Shrink and Polarize the Electorate" explores the democratic erosion created by the negative advertising in recent political campaigns. Excerpts from the book are provided, along with reviews, a brief biography of the author, and information on his other texts. Other Categories: Politics Television Keywords: advertising , political campaigns Siegel's, Fred: Retired Coast Guard Directory <A HREF="http://www.cris.com/~fsiegel/home.html">http://www.cris.com/~fsiegel/home.html</A> "Fred's Place" is an online network and directory for all members of the U.S. Coast Guard--active duty, retired, reserves, and auxiliary. The features of this site include a registration form, an email directory, and a bulletin board that lists general news and bulletins. This is a great resource for shipmates to stay in touch with each other. Other Categories: Military Organizations Keywords: Coast Guard Smart Bookmarks, Government <A HREF="http://www.firstfloor.com/catalogs/government.htm">http://www.firstfloor.com/catalogs/government.htm</A> This site contains many links and descriptions of programs, departments, and sites related to the government. Included in its list of sites are the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Justice, Housing, Labor, State, Transportation, and others. They also have links to programs related to the executive office, Congress, military, political parties, and independent agencies. The number of links and potential resources that this site has to offer is huge, so, for those interested in the government, this site is not a bad place to start exploring. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Politics Keywords: agencies , Cabinet offices , Congress , executive office , military Space and Missle Systems Center <A HREF="http://www.laafb.af.mil">http://www.laafb.af.mil</A> This Web site is offered as a public service by the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base. When the site is completed, there will be information and resources relating to space and missiles. Links lead to pages of interest that pertain to the Los Angeles Air Force Base, and the U.S. Air Force. Other Categories: Military Space Sciences Keywords: Air Force , Los Angeles Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command SPAWAR <A HREF="http://www.spawar.navy.mil">http://www.spawar.navy.mil</A> SPAWAR is a virtual member of NavyOnLine and provides access to "SPAWAR OnLine," the official publication of SPAWAR; corporate resources; command weather, and Internet utilities and search engines. As with most U.S. government systems, this system is subject to "monitoring." Other Categories: Military Keywords: government , Navy Speak Out! <A HREF="http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/Mail/html/Speak_Out.html">http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/Mail/html/Speak_Out.html</A> Now people can send email to the President and the Vice President of the United States, with this service provided by the government. If users specifiy in what capacity they are writing their messages, some will be selected, and then perhaps the executive office and the President himself may hear the messages. So for those who are political activitsts, this is a great chance to voice an opinion! Other Categories: Government Careers Government Resources Politics Keywords: executive office , President , Vice President State and Local Democratic Party Organizations <A HREF="http://webcom.com/~digitals/pages/s&lparty.html">http://webcom.com/~digitals/pages/s&lparty.html</A> This hot list offers an invaluable resource to the Internet Democrat. Democratic party home pages for each of the 50 states of the Union can be linked to via this liberal hot list. In addition, a link to the Democratic Party Home Page is provided. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: political parties State Library/Root Directory <A HREF="http://hal.dcr.state.nc.us">http://hal.dcr.state.nc.us</A> This site is the root directory for the electronic library system of North Carolina. The list provides access to business, government agencies, N.C. encyclopedia, the state library gopher system, and much more. Written in code, however, the list becomes a guessing game until the language is deciphered. Access to a great many useful resources is available here, even though not all connections are complete. Other Categories: Government Resources Libraries Keywords: North Carolina State of Georgia <A HREF="http://www.State.Ga.US">http://www.State.Ga.US</A> Web users who wish to take an online visit to the land of peaches will want to see this site. The Georgia Online Network includes links to the Georgia's House of Representatives, Departments of Administrative Services, Archives and History, Audists, Corrections, Technical and Adult Education, and Transportation. Additional links to the Atlanta Zoo, Georgia weather information, the 1996 Summer Olympics, the award-winning Virtual Tourist, and a number of Web search engines and services are provided. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Keywords: 1996 Olympics , Atlanta , Georgia , Georgia Government Strategic Planning Documents - Index <A HREF="http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/plans-i.html">http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/EOP/OSTP/NSTC/html/plans-i.html</A> The Strategic Planning Documents were created by the National Science and Technology Council to help focus science and technology resources in order to assist the government's goals of improving the quality of life for all Americans. The topics of the nine documents include education, health, national security, transportation, and others. These documents discuss federally-funded research efforts and planning for future projects. Most of these documents are long, but usually have a shorter abstract available. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Science Resources Keywords: government funding , technology Surface Navy Association, Monterey Bay Chapter <A HREF="http://sm.nps.navy.mil/SNA/sna.html">http://sm.nps.navy.mil/SNA/sna.html</A> Visitors to the Surface Navy Association, Monterey Bay Chapter home page will find a wealth of links to Navy-related sites all across the Web, as well as information on upcoming Surface Navy Association events, a list of Surface Navy Association chapters worldwide, and much more. Also notable is the library of ship images, presented in GIF and JPEG format for downloading, with links to other image libraries available.. Other Categories: military Social Groups Keywords: ships <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="t">The</a> Constitution of the United States of America <A HREF="http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.overview.html">http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.overview.html</A> The United States Constitution and all its amendments can be read and examined by visitors to this Web site. From the table of articles and amendments, users can access any section or a particular amendment. The sections include hypertext which users can click on to go to a related amendment. Also included here is a list of all those who signed the Constitution. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources History Legal Resources Keywords: amendments , historical documents The English Server: Government, Law, and Society <A HREF="http://english.hss.cmu.edu/Govt">http://english.hss.cmu.edu/Govt</A> The Government, Law, and Society home page is a must for anyone looking for anything. Subjects include activism, American studies, Clinton, Congress, courts, economics, education, feminist issues, gender issues, Gulf war, history, humor, international law and legislation, political theory, projects such as Vote Smart and Contract With America, race, U.S. government agencies, and welfare. For each topic, there is an incredibly vast amount of resources, information, and links available. With access to census data, federal government servers, periodicals, and links to organizations, this is one of the best and most comprehensive information sources on the Web. Other Categories: Government Research Government Resources Libraries Keywords: issues , law , politics , research , society The Legislative Process <A HREF="http://www.house.gov/Legproc.html">http://www.house.gov/Legproc.html</A> The Legislative Process page provides access to a plethora of information about the current activities of the U.S. Congress. Constituents can see how individual legislators have voted on particular bills, view the full text of a bill or resolutions that are under consideration, and find out its status. This site contains a thorough overview of the legislative process, including information about parliamentary stages and the various congressional committees. Other Categories: Government Resources Keywords: Congress , laws , voters The Valley of the Shadow: Living in the Civil War in Pennsylvania and Virginia <A HREF="http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vshadow/vshadow.html">http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vshadow/vshadow.html</A> The Valley of the Shadow is a research project that seeks to trace the histories of Pennsylvania and Virginia through the Civil War. It also studies the implications of the war and its impacts on each community. From both states, there are actual newspapers published at the time, Union and Confederate soldier rosters, diaries, and topographical maps with battlefields. This site offers a tale of two states at war, coupled with fine graphics of historical interest. Other Categories: Government History History Military Keywords: Mason-Dixon , Roanoke , underground railroad , University of Virginia Tom Shellenberg for President <A HREF="http://www2.csn.net/~tshellen">http://www2.csn.net/~tshellen</A> Republican Tom Shellenberg's campaign for the Presidency is detailed at this Web site. Visitors have the opportunity to browse through a personal biography, the "Shellenberg Strategy," a personal statement, and more. Related links, such as the US H.S. House of Representatives and the White House home pages, are also provided. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: elections , Presidential campaign , Republicans <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="u">U.S.</a> Air Force Air Combat Command Office <A HREF="http://leav-www.army.mil/usaf/usafacc.htm">http://leav-www.army.mil/usaf/usafacc.htm</A> The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command Office is responsible for overseeing the Joint Programs Office by ensuring air power expertise and field experience. This site provides an overview of the ACC activities and has a number of related military links to the U.S. Air Force home page and the ACC Headquarters. Users can email to the office personnel. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Research Government Resources Military Keywords: Department of Defense , national security U.S. Army Intelligence Center & Fort Huachuca <A HREF="http://huachuca-usaic.army.mil">http://huachuca-usaic.army.mil</A> The goal of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center is to provide interactive informational and educational technologies. Some of its divisions and research centers include the Noncommissioned Officer Academy, the Office of the Deputy Assistant Commandant, and the Directorate of Combat Development. There are a wealth of related military links to the U.S. Army home page, the E-HAWK U.S. Army Services, and the Joint Interoperability Test Command - JITC. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Resources Military Keywords: National Guard , national security U.S. Department of Justice <A HREF="http://justice2.usdoj.gov">http://justice2.usdoj.gov</A> As the largest law firm in the nation, the U.S. Department of Justice represents the citizens of America in an effort to ensure justice and protect the public interest. This site give a comprehensive overview of the DOJ organizations and issues that fall under its supervision. There are press releases, status updates on specific cases, and speeches by the President and other noteworthy figures. Users will find links to other government Web servers such as the White House and the Department of Labor. Other Categories: Government Organizations Law Keywords: judiciary U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Network <A HREF="http://dosfan.lib.uic.edu/dosfan.html">http://dosfan.lib.uic.edu/dosfan.html</A> The U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs is accessable and understandable through their Web site. The site is packed with information about politics, travel, foreign policy, trade issues, and governement. Users can contact individual officers or bureaus through the directory of personnel. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Research Politics Keywords: foreign affairs U.S. Food and Drug Adminisration <A HREF="http://www.fda.gov/fdahomepage.html">http://www.fda.gov/fdahomepage.html</A> Connect to this site for a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a government body that, as the home page reads, "regulates over $1 trillion worth of products which accounts for 25 cents of every dollar spent annually by American consumers." Food, cosmetics, medicines and medical devices, radiation-emitting products, and even pet food and drugs all come under FDA scrutiny. The overview at this site covers inspections, legal sanctions, scientific evidence, and product safety. Other Categories: Government Organizations Health & Medical Organizations Health Care Keywords: consumer protection , cosmetics , food , medications , product safety United Nations <A HREF="http://www.un.org">http://www.un.org</A> This is the online heartbeat of the United Nations. Learn about the U.N. Charter, the International Court of Justice, and the history of the UN. Also available is access to the principal divisions and information centers of the UN, its relations with non-governmental organizations, its peace-keeping operations, and more. It is a comprehensive presentation of the ongoing and developing activities of this global organization. If the user wants to participate in UN events, a calendar of conferences and observances is included. Other Categories: Government Resources Organizations Politics Keywords: global politics United States Agency for International Development <A HREF="http://www.info.usaid.gov">http://www.info.usaid.gov</A> The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent federal government agency that conducts foreign assistance and humanitarian aid to advance the political and economic interests of the United States. The page provides users with sub-pages titled Regional Information, Press Information, Promoting Democracy, Population and Health, Economic Growth, Humanitarian Response, Protecting Environment, Business and Procurement, and more. Links to other related Web sites are also available. Other Categories: Government Organizations Politics Keywords: famine , foreign aid , humanitarian aid , poverty United States House of Representatives <A HREF="http://policy.net/capweb/House/House.html">http://policy.net/capweb/House/House.html</A> Visit the United States House of Representatives by going to this Web site. Information is categorized in a user-friendly index that includes a locator for representatives by name and state, Democrats, Republicans, and House committees. There is a link to the center of government resources on the Internet, the CapWeb home page. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Organizations Politics Keywords: Congress , legislature United States Information Agency <A HREF="http://www.usia.gov">http://www.usia.gov</A> The United States Information Agency (USIA) is an independent foreign-affairs agency within the executive branch of the U.S. government. The USIA explains and supports American foreign policy and promotes U.S. national interests. The agency promotes mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations by conducting educational and cultural activities. The page offers information about its mission, people, budget, exchange activities, broadcasting, information programs, US-NIS exchanges, East European initiatives, research and media reaction, history, and authority. There is also more information about selected programs. Other Categories: Government Organizations Politics Keywords: East European initiatives , foreign affairs , foreign policy , US-NIS exchanges United States International Trade Commission <A HREF="http://www.usitc.gov">http://www.usitc.gov</A> The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) provides objective trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade-practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. The page offers users information about what's new, news releases, investigations, meeting schedules and votes, factfinding reports, International Economic Review, Industry Trade and Technology Review, bibliography, and links to other related trade resources. Other Categories: Government Organizations International Commerce Keywords: imports , Industry Trade and Technology Review , International Economic Review , unfair trade practices , USITC United States Navy Information <A HREF="http://white.nosc.mil/navy.html">http://white.nosc.mil/navy.html</A> Planet Earth presents this United States Navy site, a veritable medley of information on the Navy. Browsers will find information on different Navy centers, laboratories, agencies, technologies, logos, flags, and travel projects. There is a wealth of resources, including links to the Defense Technical Information Web, the United States Naval Academy, the Aircraft Art Gallery, and the Naval Air Warfare Center, among many others. Other Categories: Government Careers Government Resources Military Keywords: Air Force , Army , Marines University of Central Florida, Army ROTC <A HREF="http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~arotc">http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~arotc</A> Students interested in Army ROTC training should visit this site. Although the site is based at the University of Central Florida, links to other Army ROTC colleges, such as Mankato State University, Lehigh University, and Syracuse University, are provided, as well as hints on how to excel in Advanced Camp. Links to related sites, such as the U.S. Army home page and "Soldiers" magazine are also included. Other Categories: Military US Army Pacific <A HREF="http://www.usarpac.army.mil">http://www.usarpac.army.mil</A> The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) commands and supports assigned and attached, active U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve units, installations, and activities in Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, and possessions and territories administered by the United States. The page offers information about its mission, history, the guiding principles that will take USARPAC into the 21st century, its expanded relations, exercises, news releases, general biography, and links to related pages. Other Categories: Government Organizations Military Keywords: Armed Forces , US Pacific Command , USARPAC US Constitution <A HREF="http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/usconst.html">http://www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/usconst.html</A> Students can read the full text of the United States Constitution, including amendments, and proposed amendments which were never passed. The document is first presented in outline form with hyperlinks, making for quick access to the desired portion of text. Other Categories: Government Resources History Keywords: American history , United States US National Information Infrastructure Virtual Library <A HREF="http://nii.nist.gov">http://nii.nist.gov</A> Visitors to this Web site can gain an overview of the Internet and its interconnections with networks, computers, databases, and services. This site addresses the implications of such a huge system, offers suggestions as to where the technology will take us in the future, clarifies terms, and examines public sector support of various projects. Other Categories: Government Research Government Resources Internet Resources Internet Services Telecommunications Keywords: Internet terminology , public support USPS Address Quality & ZIP Code Lookup <A HREF="http://www.usps.gov/ncsc">http://www.usps.gov/ncsc</A> Make this site a one-stop spot for all your postal questions. FAQs, Zip+4 dilemmas, and bar coding mysteries. Handy lookup utilities mean that you'll never have to send a letter without a zip code again. Know the zip code but not the town name? No problem. Forget the official abbreviation for Massachusetts? Or the correct way to abbreviate "alley"? The thoughtful folks at the Post Office list these abbreviations for you. In addition, there are pointers on where to find more information. Other Categories: Government Organizations Government Resources Keywords: mail , postal service <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="v">Vanderbilt</a> University College Republicans <A HREF="http://www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~greenst/vucr">http://www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~greenst/vucr</A> Welcome to the home page of Vandy's College Republicans, a conservative group that wholeheartedly supports the ideologies of the GOP. The group engages in activities that foster those goals, with projects such as campaign volunteering, voting drives, and the organization of road events. There is an online publication called the Vanderbilt Hustler, where students can read the goals of the VUCR, browse a brief history of the organization, and peruse its proposed constitution. Links to The Conservative Corner, the Christian Coalition, the John Birch Society, and the Republican Liberty Caucus also included. Don't forget to sign the guest book on the way out. Other Categories: Government Careers Politics Universities Keywords: abortion , colleges , GOP , pro-life , White House Voice of America <A HREF="http://voa.his.com">http://voa.his.com</A> The international radio broadcast, Voice of America, provides information about computer-aided monitoring at this site. Modern techniques for evaluating news and broadcasts are the topics listed first on the home page. Users who want to hear a VOA broadcast should scroll down the page to the RealAudio selection. Other Categories: Government Organizations News Media Politics Radio Keywords: international broadcasting , RealAudio reports , world news Voter Information system <A HREF="http://www.election.ca.gov">http://www.election.ca.gov</A> The final official canvass results for the 1994 California election are reported at this Web site. Users may access election returns by county from a list of counties or by clicking on a map of California. In addition, a section of voter information lets users read propositions, view photos of candidates, and discover how much campaign financing each candidate had. Other Categories: Government Resources Politics States Keywords: California , elections <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="w">White</a> House Fellowships <A HREF="http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/WH_Fellows/html/fellows1.html">http://www.whitehouse.gov/White_House/WH_Fellows/html/fellows1.html</A> The White House Fellowship program is intended to give bright and gifted young people experience in governing the nation and enhance thier personal leadership skills. From 11 to 19 young people serve for one year as full-time paid employees, acting as assistants to senior White House staff and Cabinet members. The selection process is a stringent one for this prestigious opportunity. For more information about the program, the selection process, work assignments, history, and even an application, stop by this site. Other Categories: Government Resources Politics Keywords: leadership , President , the Cabinet , work experience White House Publications Search <A HREF="http://www1.ai.mit.edu/search/white-house-publications">http://www1.ai.mit.edu/search/white-house-publications</A> The White House Publications Search is not the easiest site to use, but it does have a substantial list of publications. A keyword search is provided on the home page, but it is not based upon subject, so users have to scroll through a long index of keywords to initiate a search. The initial search will then provide several more options in a more specific area. Other Categories: Publications Keywords: Governement , Politics , Publications World War II - "50 Years Ago" Archives <A HREF="http://www.webcom.com/~jbd/ww2.html">http://www.webcom.com/~jbd/ww2.html</A> This Web site contains a wealth of knowledge about World War II and WWII era collectibles. Photographs, articles, speeches, and even old war posters are presented. The page also contains the archives of "50 Years Ago," a daily column written and distributed across the Internet. Links to additional war sites are also provided. Other Categories: Military News Resources Keywords: 1940's , collections , photographs <a href="#top">Top</a> <a name="y">Young</a> Conservatives of Texas <A HREF="http://www.baylor.edu/baylor/StudentOrg/YngConsrvOfTX">http://www.baylor.edu/baylor/StudentOrg/YngConsrvOfTX</A> This online site features newsletters, information on the Texas legislature and state system, the Ronald Reagan home page, and access to many conservative publications such as the Oregon Commentator and National Review. Other Categories: Politics Keywords: Baylor University , conservatives , Republican <a href="#top">Top</a> <hr><CENTER><H9 ALIGN="CENTER">Copyright 1995 by Luckman Interactive, Inc. 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