www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov
(Earth Observatory)
Follow the link to NASA's BlueMarble website which features high-resolution
pictures of earth, taken from space. By selecting the link to news
at the top of the page you will be directed to a page containing the latest
in Earth Science research and meteorological/geological events on earth.
The data and images link takes you to the main database of information.
The information is catalogued according to physical type. There are
links to the atmosphere, oceans, land, life and heat and energy. From
these pages you can build animations of the data you want to see and view
the changes over time. The data chart link archives past physical measurements.
Each bar on the graph is a link to an expanded view of the data. The
Image of the Day archive link catalogues a huge volume of simply stunning
photos taken from space of geological formations, weather patterns and measurements
of various physical parameters. From the main page you can subscribe
to the Earth Observatory and receive a weekly newsletter of the latest images
uploaded to the site. There are also links to pages containing mission
and experimental information.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pmra-arla/english/pdf/fact/fs_pestreg-e.pdf (PMRA
Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet published by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency discusses
the federal role, distribution of principal responsibilities, and the PMRA
registration process. It reviews health, environment, laboratory services,
and value and efficacy assessments. The PMRA makes decisions on new
and registered products and has responsibility for compliance and regional
operations, consultation and communications. This fact sheet lists
the provincial / territorial agencies for questions regarding use permits
and classifications and it contains a glossary of pesticide terminology.
www.johndeere.com (John Deere)
We have reviewed this site before, however there are two significant additions
to the site including a "Compare" link which offers competitive spec comparisons
and a "Build Your Own" link. The "Compare" feature includes a database
with specs for John Deere equipment and comparable competitive models listed
side-by-side, allowing the customer to directly compare the equipment.
The "Build Your Own" section hooks a customer into an online product configuration
that includes all of the engineering build rules, allowing him to build a
piece of equipment exactly the way he wants it, and then send it to the local
dealer electronically for a quote. Each product in the construction
and forestry line-up includes these features.
www.electrotank.com/games/multiuser/games/minigolf/minigolf.swf
(Mini Golf)
Another excellent www game of mini golf created in Flash® animation.
This one is a lot more challenging than last months and features multi-player
functionality.
www.popcan.com (Strategy games)
A collection of simple strategic games written in JavaScript.
www.seethru.co.uk/zine/south_coast/helicopter_game.htm
(Helicopter game)
A challenging game of flight. Simply fly the remote controlled helicopter
through the course and score points for distance.
If you come across any interesting web sites (turf or non-turf related) please
forward this information to:
Dave at dallan@fairviewcollege.com or
Jeff at Jeff.Hoyem@ualberta.net.
