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* '''09-19''': Talk Like a Pirate Day: [ [http://www.talklikeapirate.com/ site] ] [ {{wikipedia|International Talk Like a Pirate Day}} ] | * '''09-19''': Talk Like a Pirate Day: [ [http://www.talklikeapirate.com/ site] ] [ {{wikipedia|International Talk Like a Pirate Day}} ] | ||
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* [http://gbgm-umc.org/ Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church] | * [http://gbgm-umc.org/ Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church] | ||
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Mostly harmless.
- Satellites:
- Artificial: (inhabited) International Space Station; (other) Hubble Space Telescope, ICESat...
- Natural: Luna
- Near to: Venus, Mars
- Surrounded by: Earth orbit
Countries
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- China
- Germany
- Guatemala
- Hungary
- India
- Israel
- Iraq
- Mexico
- Morocco
- The Netherlands (Holland)
- Nigeria
- Slovenia
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States (USA)
Obscure Countries
These countries are very small, and their internet TLDs are often used for web sites unrelated to the country in question.
- Christmas Island (.cx)
- Norfolk Island (.nf)
- São Tomé (.st)
Displaced Peoples
Tools
- Babelfish: language translator
- Universal Currency Converter
Maps
- Google Earth: image database viewable with software tool (free download, but WinXP/2k only)
- OpenStreetMap: online creative-commons-licensed maps & satellite photos
blogs
Directory
Apparel
- No Sweat Apparel: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free, "open source" apparel; US-based, ships worldwide
Aviation
- Airliners.net: photos, data, and history for civil aircraft
- Landings: databases, aircraft sales, planning, weather, pilot supplies, flight schools...
Disasters
- QuakeHelp wiki
Employment
- guru.com: freelance technical project-oriented placement/collaborative site
Environment
Events
Internet Access
- fon: "the largest wi-fi community in the world"
Religion
Trade
- Alibaba: "global trade starts here". Meeting point & directory for manufacturers and buyers
Travel
- Vacation Cruise Ships