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With countries like China, India, and North Korea making the daily headlines, the Asia Observer is quickly becoming a very important research tool.  This interesting site provides extensive background information on each country, as well as links to quality websites covering the latest news in politics, business, health, and society.

Tired of reading the same old headlines?  Looking for news with a different slant?  Why not check out Altweeklies.com for the latest in finance, the environment, government, and the arts.  With over 130 publications, such as "Creative Loafing" and the "San Francisco Bay Guardian," this site is definitely worth a visit.

Affordable health care for everyone?  A lasting peace in the Middle East?  Alternative energy as a source of new job opportunities?  For possible answers, click on the Drudge Report.  This popular site offers links to the latest news in the world of business, science, politics, and entertainment.  An excellent source for staying informed!

Known for its long-range weather forecasts, Farmers' Almanac covers a wide range of interests including astronomy, gardening, cooking, and natural medicine.  Looking for the best days to go fishing, searching for innovative ways to cut your landscaping bills, or a possible cure for the common cold, try this fascinating site.  It will not disappoint!

Looking for a news program in Spanish or German?  Interested in Bluegrass or Jazz?  Look no further, try PublicRadioFan.  With over 1,200 international public radio stations, this site offers easy access to your favorite radio program by name or category.  Whether you're looking for BBC News or a current broadcast of "All Things Considered," this site has it all.

Looking for the latest local, national, and international news, try MPR.  This award-winning site provides the current top stories in the world of business, science, politics, and entertainment.  For a change of pace, tune in to "Car Talk" for sound advice on auto repair with a touch of humor and don't forget the ever popular Garrison Keillor and his "Prairie Home Companion."  Minnesota Public Radio has something for everyone!

The National Weather Service provides timely information on weather conditions throughout the U.S..  Features include warnings and forecasts, national maps, air quality and satellite imagery.  With the severe weather season approaching, check out the section on tornadoes.  This area provides a look at the fascinating world of storm chasers as well as some valuable tips on tornado safety.

Interested in finding news about your old neighborhood?  Finalizing plans for your next vacation?  The Minnesota Newspaper Directory can help by offering access to over 250 online newspapers in Minnesota.  Unique features include a variety of of special interest publications and a growing list of college and university newspapers.

A dramatic shift coming in our foreign policy?  A massive stimulus package that will finally make a difference for the average consumer?  For possible answers check out LexisNexis News.  With over 4,000 news sources, the service provides timely information on such critical issues as foreign policy, immigration, and national health insurance.

Perhaps one of the more popular tools on the internet, refdesk.com provides over 20,000 quality links covering such subjects as business, news, sports, and weather. The addition of comic strips and crossword puzzles make this a heavily used resource.

Relive FAMOUS MINNESOTA WINTER STORMS including the Armistice Day of 1940 and the  Halloween blizzard of 1991 on the Minnesota Climatology Working Group page.  Experience the savage winds, the zero visibility, the dramatic temperature drops, and the two story snow drifts that accompanied many of these storms.

A Rotterdam club  generates electricity for their light show from people jumping and gyrating on the dance floor.  Future growth areas include gyms and fitness clubs.

Get the latest hurricane information at Stormpulse, including Google-like maps and an archive of each hurricane and hurricane season back to 1851.  Best viewed with Firefox.

Project Censored presents the news that didn't make the News.

The Tornado Project Online will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about tornadoes, including myths, oddities, history and statistics.

Newser editors select and deliver the most talked-about stories from 100 top news sources.

The newest entry on the local news scene is MinnPost, an online news site led by former Star Tribune publisher Joel Kramer.

The International Herald Tribune creates, collects and distributes world news, information, entertainment and opinion . Known for it's balanced perspective on all areas of human interest the IHT is trusted and enjoyed by people in all corners of the globe.