Read a description of the relatively minor Battle of Ball's Bluff and find out the political ramifications of the battle. Included is a battle map.

A good description of the Battle of New Madrid and an explanation of why the course of the Mississippi River affected the battle.

An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.

This is the government health site for the state of South Dakota. Includes news, publications, statistics, etc.

This site is the government health site for the state of Washington. Includees health alerts, health data, publications, etc.

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is an independent agency of the government. This site is their homepage.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Dijon from its history to its tourist attractions to its traditions.

A direct and straight-to-the-point article, written in October 2000, on what a business plan should accomplish. Article includes four reasons for creating a business plan.

Explains what heartburn is, the symptoms, the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Information about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of tennis elbow.

This homepage for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), a government regulatory agency, is an excellent source of information on issues concerning workers health and safety.

An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.

This biographical site includes a link to a United States House of Representatives resolution recognizing Antonio Meucci as the inventor of the telephone. It also includes information on Bell's (1847-1922) later scientific work.

This website lists minerals included in the feldspar group, as well as some synonyms, relationships to other species, and related internet links.

Here's an interesting creative writing challenge. Write a 50,000 word novel between November 1 and November 30. NaNoWriMo has been orchestrating this challenge for several years now and the site has plenty of directions on the process,...

What do you know about Lord Alfred Tennyson? Explore this site featuring a brief but informative summary of his life and work.

Students and teachers will benefit from these examples of quotes from Lord Alfred Tennyson. This site offers only a handful of examples. Don't miss out.

Here you can find a comprehensive travel and living guide to Japan. Content includes a look at Japan's people, culture, and events through the eyes of a tourist. A great place for destination overviews, day-to-day lifestyles, and...

Written by lawyer Aaron Larson, this article provides simple definitions and explanations and is organized into the following sections: "Proximate Cause," "The Elements of Negligence Action," "Gross Negligence," "Children and...

A very detailed description of air masses, how they move and interact, and what weather takes place when this happens.

Wilder muses about writing, drama, patriotism and other topics in this interview. Download the interview as a .pdf document, or read a short excerpt online.

The resource consists of a series of conversations among leading scientists and scholars regarding science and belief in God.

Whether you are looking for an introduction to resistors, volt, and current, or just looking for a reference, this article provides great information for all ability levels. Great videos, diagrams, images, and links to more information...

This resource presents a biography of Carl Linnaeus that covers some of his most important contributions to science.