Thursday, May 22, 2008

week 207 : 22 May 2008

Agriculture
International Rice Research Institute: "the oldest and largest international agricultural research institute in Asia"

Wasted Food: based on the premise that Americans waste more than 40 percent of food
 Attorney General
Church of Free Thought: where to go if you ain't superstitious
 Commerce
UPC Database: a/k/a UCC-12 barcodes
 Defense
California Nurses Association: "a leading national advocate for universal healthcare reform"
 Education
The McClatchy Company: "the third-largest newspaper company in the United States"
 Energy
Carrot Mob: "a non-profit organization that creates incentives for companies to make socially-responsible business decisions by building a network of consumers and leveraging the power of those consumers to give companies financial rewards"
 Health and Human Services
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies: "promoting and publicizing the work of thinkers who examine the social implications of scientific and technological progress"
 Homeland Security
Fade Fast: tattoo removal
 Housing and Urban Development
National Newspaper Publishers Association: "also known as the Black Press of America"
 Interior
Ask The Meatman: "talks about Beef Suet"
 Labor
Courage Campaign: for Californians only - everyone else, close your eyes
 State
Wild Delight: "produces three varieties of wild bird food and wildlife food", in scenic Stephen, Minnesota
 Transportation
Backyard Birding: "a service of the Baltimore, Maryland Bird Club"

DFW freeways: driving in the MetroPlex
 Treasury
Guide Dogs for the Blind: "Pairing blind people with Guide Dogs since 1942"
 Veterans Affairs
Pondarosa Resort: clothing optional!