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Residents of New Orleans Reunited in Dallas
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
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Bbc: Lake Faces Aftermath of City Catastrophe
The pollution and environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina is probed by BBC News in this September, 2005, report.
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Diana Womble With Cats
Fascinating look at a New Orleans rescue mission by volunteers who are attempting to help those impacted by the flooding of New Orleans brought on by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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Flooded House in New Orleans
Fascinating look at a New Orleans rescue mission by volunteers who are attempting to help those impacted by the flooding of New Orleans brought on by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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New Orleans Graphic
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Bbc Mundo: El Ano Magico De Einstein
A special feature on Einstein from the BBC, in Spanish. Follow Einstein's life, including his role in the development of the atomic bomb; learn about the impact and practical applications of his work; or watch a speech he gave in 1950...
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Flood Damage in Mozambique
The BBC describes the 2000 flood of Mozambique, impacting over two million people. Find an animation of the flood, as well as a timeline of events.
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Bangladesh: Strategy for Sustained Growth
See the development challenges Bangladesh faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are...
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Bangladesh: Country Environmental Analysis
See the development challenges Bangladesh faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are...
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To the Md Gs and Beyond
See the development challenges Bangladesh faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are...
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The Avro Arrow
This exhibit has comprehensive information on the design, testing, rollout and cancellation of the Avro Arrow. Supported by many primary documents, it provides in-depth analysis of this controversial venture and how it impacted on the...
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Irish Fleeing Aboard Ships
What factors prompted Europeans to come to the United States in the nineteenth century? This article discusses how the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the potato famine in Ireland brought millions of people to the U.S., and...
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Uncle Sam's Lodging House Cartoon
What factors prompted Europeans to come to the United States in the nineteenth century? This article discusses how the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the potato famine in Ireland brought millions of people to the U.S., and...
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Factors Limiting Population Growth of Wolves in Algonquin Park
Information is given on the Eastern Wolf's appearance, migration, food, breeding and predators. Several of the topics are highlighted with video clips. Research questions and answers examine the environmental impact on the wolves in the...
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William Graham Sumner
Two Protestant clergymen discuss the morality of wealth: William Graham Sumner defends it and the practices that create it, while Walter Rauschenbusch questions its impact on society and calls for its Christianization.
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Walter Rauschenbusch
Two Protestant clergymen discuss the morality of wealth: William Graham Sumner defends it and the practices that create it, while Walter Rauschenbusch questions its impact on society and calls for its Christianization.