Wind Force Scale - In 1806, Sir Francis Beaufort developed a rating system for accurate recording of wind speed. This system was developed for sailors, but has since been modified for use on land.
CrimeNews 2000 - "True crime and criminal justice news stories from around the world updated throughout the day. Includes an index to earlier news and key word archive search capability."
Homicide Trends in the United States - This site contains a series of charts that describe homicide patterns and trends in the United States since 1976. Homicide is of interest not only because of its severity but also because it is a fairly reliable barometer of all violent crime. At a national level, no other crime is measured as accurately and precisely.
Journalism UK - "Journalism UK is aimed at print journalists writing for UK magazines or based in the UK, although broadcasters may find the news and other resources useful."
4Literature - Read any one of thousands of classic books free at this site. The archives include the works of Shakespeare, religious and historical documents, children's fairy tales, Greek and Roman classics, and books by famous American authors of the 19th century.
Safe Cars - Site allows you to check on latest safety risks, reports, and ratings of your favorite car. Drop down menus let you choose makes and models.
Who's Who in the Federal Gov't - Site provides lists of: Cabinet members, Congressional leadership, Congressional committee chairs, and Administrators of selected federal agencies. There are also links to biographical information about each listed official.
Earth from Space - Site presents the NASA Space Shuttle Earth Observations Photography database of over 375,000 images. A clickable map allows you to view landscapes, hurricanes and weather, water habitats, and other geographic features.
