A Plain English Handbook: How to Create Clear SEC Disclosure Documents– The Securities and Exchange Commission is now providing an on-line version of "A Plain English Handbook: How to Create Clear SEC Disclosure Documents" in PDF format. This format permits you to read on-line, print, or download a document while retaining the look and feel of the hard copy version.
Your Nation - site that allows you to easily compare the various characteristics of any two countries. Make your choices, select the
comparison (birth rate, exports, total land area, literacy, etc.) and the
site does the rest. Did you know that the birth rate of Cambodia is
1.33 times that of Zimbabwe? Or that the United States has *far more*
unpaved airports than Australia? How about this: while Namibia is over a
thousand times larger (in total land area) than Singapore, the southern
African nation has less than half of Singapore's population.
Berlin Wall - This searchable site contains vast amounts of information
on the Berlin Wall, including a timeline; an extensive
collection of photographs with views of Checkpoint
Charlie, escapes, wall art and the walls demolition; facts
about the wall: and an extensive archive of documents
(most in German) and photographs.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian - This index features answers to frequently asked questions
about the Smithsonian and links to sites about the
Institution's many resources arranged in an A to Z list. An
excellent way to see what's available by topic on the huge
Smithsonian Museums site. From aeronautics to crafts and
flags to violins, this national treasure chest provides an
enormous amount of online information from its
collections.
Hockey Hall of Fame - The official site of hockey's shrine to its past features a
virtual tour of the museum's many exhibits as well as
extensive biographical and statistical information on
hockey's greatest players.
President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion - resources for businesses and consumers on understanding and dealing
with the Year 2000 computer problem. Discusses the
federal government's efforts at preparing its own
computers for the changeover. Has a page on Y2K rumors
and a section on Y2K for Kids.
Telephone History Web Site - collection of information about the telephone
includes its history, a short biography of inventor
Alexander Graham Bell (with many links to other
resources on him), links to histories of phone companies
around the world, links to other Web pages about
telephones, and photographs of many different kinds of
telephones.
Listed at: My Facts Page | Phone Book and Area Code Resources
Philosophy News Service - The latest philosophy news and announcements from around the world,
including searchable listing of jobs, calls for papers, and other
resources and opportunities for philosophers and philosophy students.
U.S. History.org - Welcome to the ushistory.org "Congress of Websites," created and hosted by the Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia. Our mission is to bring American history to life for visitors worldwide on the Internet.
