General
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/spermwhales/
Many people have heard of Herman Melville's famous character Moby Dick, but the real-life experiences of sperm whales are less commonly known. This PBS website explores the world of sperm whales, and provides visitors with an introductory look at these amazing animals. The site features an interview with whale researcher Jonathan Gordon and a multimedia presentation that briefly discusses the biology, social structure, and habits of sperm whales. Other online and print resources are listed, as well as information about ordering the companion video. This site also links to the NATURE Puzzles & Fun page with multimedia games centered on a variety of different animals. [NL]
http://www.geog.ubc.ca/richmond/city/nat_history.html
This extensive website covering the biodiversity of Richmond, British Columbia, was created by geographer Dr. Brian Klinkenberg of the University of British Columbia. The site addresses a wide variety of topics including vascular flora, invasive plants, herpetofauna, birds, earthworms, and much more. Site visitors are also treated to a wealth of exquisite images depicting the diverse plant and animal life in the Richmond area. Reflecting Dr. Klinkenberg's background in geography, the site includes a nice collection of maps, as well as sections that address biogeography, and environmental history. A collection of links will lead curious visitors on to related organizations and resources. [NL]
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) is an umbrella group of 66 Alzheimer associations throughout the world. The ADI website provides contact information for numerous Alzheimer associations located in such nations as Brazil, Iceland, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and many more. The site also provides dates and contacts for numerous upcoming conferences and other events, as well as information regarding the 2004 ADI conference in Kyoto, Japan. Site visitors will also find basic information about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Notably, this site links to Alzheimer's disease information in many languages including Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, and Spanish--just to name a few. [NL]
http://www.garlic-central.com/
Can garlic help repel mosquitoes? Find out the answer to this question and more at Garlic Central, an all-about-garlic website created by aficionado Trevor Mendham. The site contains an introductory section--titled Garlic 101--and sections that address culinary uses, medicinal benefits, and cultivation. The site's Cooking section includes a collection of recipes; and information about storing, freezing, and crushing garlic. The site also features a brief how-to guide for planting, growing, and harvesting garlic. Garlic Central even hosts a virtual shopping mall that connects site visitors to a wide range of garlic-related websites peddling foodstuffs, kitchen implements, posters, books, and garden supplies. [NL]
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/roses/
Believed to be approximately 35 million years old, roses have long been admired by humans. Responding to a renaissance in rose-growing popularity, horticulturist Greg Stack of University of Illinois Extension created this brief online guide to rose gardening in the Midwest. The guide includes sections on Planting, Pruning, Site Selection & Bed Preparation, Winter Protection, and more. The guide also addresses rose plant selection, diseases and pests, rose history, and rose varieties. Selected references, instructional online videos, and mail order sources are included as well. [NL]
Founded in 1985, the "Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity." Online services provided by SCB include a great conservation jobs database; a bulletin board for conservation-related postings; listings for educational resources, and academic programs in the field of Conservation Biology. Site visitors can also peruse SCB annual reports, archived online newsletters, and information about local chapters, committees, membership, and meetings. [NL]
