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* [http://rogerdean.com/ Roger Dean]: best known for his album covers for the rock group Yes | * [http://rogerdean.com/ Roger Dean]: best known for his album covers for the rock group Yes | ||
* [http://www.ryanchurch.com/ Ryan Church]: SF/F; did work for ''Star Wars II'' and ''III'' | * [http://www.ryanchurch.com/ Ryan Church]: SF/F; did work for ''Star Wars II'' and ''III'' | ||
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===Aviation=== | ===Aviation=== | ||
* [http://www.airliners.net/ Airliners.net]: photos, data, and history for civil aircraft | * [http://www.airliners.net/ Airliners.net]: photos, data, and history for civil aircraft | ||
* [http://www.landings.com/ Landings]: databases, aircraft sales, planning, weather, pilot supplies, flight schools... | * [http://www.landings.com/ Landings]: databases, aircraft sales, planning, weather, pilot supplies, flight schools... | ||
+ | ==={{faint|Banking}}=== | ||
+ | ''see [[#Microloans]]'' | ||
===Disasters=== | ===Disasters=== | ||
* [http://quakehelp.asiaquake.org/ QuakeHelp] wiki | * [http://quakehelp.asiaquake.org/ QuakeHelp] wiki | ||
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** [http://www.guru.com/ guru.com]: freelance technical project-oriented placement/collaborative site | ** [http://www.guru.com/ guru.com]: freelance technical project-oriented placement/collaborative site | ||
** [http://www.project4hire.com/ Project 4 Hire]: similar | ** [http://www.project4hire.com/ Project 4 Hire]: similar | ||
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===Environment=== | ===Environment=== | ||
* [http://www.wri.org/ World Resources Institute] | * [http://www.wri.org/ World Resources Institute] | ||
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===Internet Access=== | ===Internet Access=== | ||
* [http://en.fon.com/ fon]: "the largest wi-fi community in the world" | * [http://en.fon.com/ fon]: "the largest wi-fi community in the world" | ||
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+ | * [https://www.microplace.com/ MicroPlace]: "Invest wisely. End poverty." (an [[eBay]] company) | ||
===Real Estate=== | ===Real Estate=== | ||
* [http://www.privateislandsonline.com/ Private Islands Online] | * [http://www.privateislandsonline.com/ Private Islands Online] | ||
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* [http://419eater.com/ 419 Eater] | * [http://419eater.com/ 419 Eater] | ||
* [http://thescambaiter.com/ The Scam Baiter] | * [http://thescambaiter.com/ The Scam Baiter] | ||
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===Trade=== | ===Trade=== | ||
* [http://www.alibaba.com/ Alibaba]: "global trade starts here". Meeting point & directory for manufacturers and buyers | * [http://www.alibaba.com/ Alibaba]: "global trade starts here". Meeting point & directory for manufacturers and buyers |
Revision as of 04:08, 22 January 2008
- Satellites:
- Artificial: (inhabited) International Space Station; (other) Hubble Space Telescope, ICESat...
- Natural: Luna
- Near to: Venus, Mars
- Surrounded by: Earth orbit
Overview
Mostly harmless.
Related Pages
Countries
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- China
- Germany
- Guatemala
- Hungary
- India
- Israel
- Iraq
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- The Netherlands (Holland)
- Nigeria
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- 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
- YourStreet: uses Google Maps data service to display a map showing where local news events took place
- 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
Artists
- Roger Dean: best known for his album covers for the rock group Yes
- Ryan Church: SF/F; did work for Star Wars II and III
Aviation
- Airliners.net: photos, data, and history for civil aircraft
- Landings: databases, aircraft sales, planning, weather, pilot supplies, flight schools...
Banking
see #Microloans
Disasters
- QuakeHelp wiki
Employment
- project placement
- guru.com: freelance technical project-oriented placement/collaborative site
- Project 4 Hire: similar
Environment
Events
Internet Access
- fon: "the largest wi-fi community in the world"
Microloans
- MicroPlace: "Invest wisely. End poverty." (an eBay company)
Real Estate
Religion
Scam Baiting
Trade
- Alibaba: "global trade starts here". Meeting point & directory for manufacturers and buyers
Travel
- Vacation Cruise Ships
Urban Exploration
- International Urban Glow: photos from Australia, Canada, Europe, US...
- 2007-11-20 Miru Kim Takes Pictures