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International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA)

http://www.itsa.cn/

“ITSA is the first China-based global academic association on tourism research in the world. As a non-profit organization, the objectives of ITSA are to bridge the gap between West and East in tourism and hospitality research, to provide a forum for exchange of research ideas and good research practices in tourism studies among scholars around the world with a particular focus on the developing countries and to diffuse research findings for the benefits of the tourism industry.”
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Bureau of Social Tourism (BITS)

http://www.bits-int.org/en/

“The International Bureau of Social Tourism (BITS) is an international non-profit association, whose aim is to promote access to tourism for all, and more particularly for low-income population groups. BITS members include associations, trade unions, cooperatives, private organizations, as well as public authorities in charge of tourism.” The website includes further information about the organisation; its structure, partner organisations and relevant documentation. In addition, there are details of relevant news, events and resources. There is also a members only area.
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International Olympic Academy

http://ioa.org.gr/

The International Olympic Academy was established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1949 and officially inaugurated in June 1961 as "the intellectual expression of the Olympic Movement". Its website contains information about the IOA vision and the Olympic Movement, as well as contact details for the individual National Olympic Academies.

There are also details of publications, a link to an archive of video streams and pictures from recent IOA sessions and downloadable reports of the Young Participants sessions from 1961 to 2001, and the Special Sessions from 1997 to 2001 (large PDF files). Each volume contains reports of the session proceedings and papers on Olympic or sports related topics by academics, researchers and sports professionals from around the world. There is a site search facility.
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Cycle sense : skills and confidence on the road

http://www.lcc.org.uk/documents/Cycle%20sense%281%29.pdf

This is a 16 page brochure (PDF, 2007) from the London cycling campaign, which aims to build the confidence of cyclists not used to cycling in busy traffic; especially in London. The brochure deals with issues such as assertiveness, safety, cycle maintenance, visibility, positioning, manoeuvres, the Highway Code and gives advice on training.
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Journal of Economic Literature (JEL)

http://www.aeaweb.org/journal/index.php

The Journal of Economic Literature (JEL) is an academic journal that began publication in 1969 under the auspices of the American Economic Association (AEA) with quarterly issues and continues to this day. It aims "to help economists keep up with the ever-increasing volume of economics research. This goal is effected by publishing survey articles and essays, book reviews, and an extensive bibliographic guide to the contents of current economics periodicals". AEA Members are entitled to receive JEL and e-JEL (an online version) as part of their membership benefits. e-JEL includes the articles and book reviews from the current JEL issue. e-JEL is free to AEA members and is not available to institutional subscribers. Check to see whether your institution is a subscriber.
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British Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (BSCTA)

http://www.bscta.com/

This website provides information about the British Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (BSCTA) and swimming. Categories include membership, regional information, swimming news, coach profiles. There is a separate section for members and it is possible to register for regular updates by email. Links to external related sites are also provided.
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Journal of public economics

http://www.elsevier.com/locate/inca/505578/

The Journal of Public Economics is a peer reviewed academic journal in the field of economics. It aims to encourage original scientific contributions on the problems of public economics, with particular emphasis on the application of modern economic theory and methods of quantitative analysis. It provides a forum for discussion of public policy of interest to an international readership. Users should check to see whether their institution has a subscription to the journal.
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2010 Legacies Now

http://2010legaciesnow.com/

“2010 Legacies Now was created in 2000 to build support for Vancouver’s bid for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and ensure a stronger sport system in BC. They are now dedicated to developing community legacies leading up, during and beyond the 2010 Games. As a not-for-profit organization, 2010 Legacies Now aims to strengthen not just sport and recreation, but also the arts, literacy, healthy living, accessibility and volunteerism.”
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Imperial War Museum: YouTube channel

http://www.youtube.com/ImperialWarMuseum

This is the YouTube Channel of the Imperial war Museum, which covers conflicts in which British troops were involved from 1914 to the present day. Its YouTube channel supplements the main museum website, offering free access to video films relating to its exhibitions and collections. Topics covered by this include the First World War, Second World War, Korean War, Falkland’s war, Gulf war and the impact of war on the home front, on individuals and society. They also include interviews with museum staff and curators and some historic footage from the archives. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website.
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UNM live

http://unmlive.unm.edu/

UNM Live provides free access to audio recordings, podcasts and YouTube videos of events (conferences, lectures and meetings) involving University of New Mexico students, faculty, staff and guests. A wide range of subject areas from the social sciences are covered including politics and current world affairs, business and management and Latin American studies. There is also a large collection of materials relating to Anthropology. Topics covered by these include indigenous Native American Indians. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website. Most items date from 2009 onwards.
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Elecciones generales de la República de Costa Rica - 7 de febrero de 2010

http://www.oas.org/electoralmissions/MisionesElectorales/CostaRica2010/tabid/877

This is the official webvsite of the electoral observation mision of the OAS Organisation of American States (Organización de los Estados Americanos (MOE/OEA) to the 2010 Costa Rican elections. It provides information in Spanish about the aims, mission, methods and findings of the mission. This includes access to press releasses, full text reports and photographs from the misison. Topics covered include the conduct of the elections, stats of the electoral system and democracy in Costa Rica.
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Open government directions: a A resource for federal managers in the age of open government

http://opengovernmentdirections.org/

Open Government Directions is a joint project of AmericaSpeaks and Ascentum. It is seeking to open access to American government information and data online. The website serves as a forum for discussing and analysing new trends and projects. It includes blog entries on new resources, case studies, comment on US government open government initiatives and tools for website developers seeking to increase citizen participation in local and national politics using web 2.0 and the Internet.
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Social networking and constituent communication: member use of Twitter during a two-week period in the 111th Congress

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41066.pdf

This site provides free access to Congressional Research Service report R41066 by Matthew Eric Glassman et al which was published in February 2010. The 17 page report is interesting for those researching the evolution of political communication. It presents the results from a 2 week study of use of Twitter by US Congress members in August/ September 2009. It includes statistics on total number of tweeters, tweets sent, and content of the postings.
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International Skyrunning Federation (ISF)

http://www.skyrunning.com/

The International Skyrunning Federation was founded in 2008 in Canazei, Italy, replacing the Federation for Sport at Altitude (FSA). Skyrunning is defined as "running in the mountains above 2,000 metres altitude where the climbing difficulty does not exceed II degree grade and the incline does not exceed 40 per cent". The main aims of the ISF are "the direction, regulation, promotion, development and furtherance of the sport of skyrunning and similar multisport activities at altitude on a worldwide basis in accordance with the Olympic charter". These include SkyMarathon, Vertical Kilometer, SkySpeed, SkyBike (duathlons) and SkyRaid (team events combining other sports such as cycling, skiing or climbing)

The ISF website contains news; information about the ISF; results, records and rules; a mini guide to suitable shoes and an overview of current research including the Peak Performance Project which investigates athletic performance at high altitudes. There are also video clips and an email newsletter.
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Infinity Journal

http://www.infinityjournal.com/

Infinity Journal is an open access ejournal and social networking site which aims to appeal to young professionals, graduate students and progressive thinkers. It publishes online articles, blogs and opinion pieces all aspects of politics, international affairs and international relations. Materials are available from 2009 onwards.
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New Zealand Tourism Research Institute

http://www.nztri.org/

The New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) at the Auckland University of Technology "brings together experts in the tourism and hospitality arena. Our goal is to develop timely and innovative research solutions for the tourism industry and those who depend on it. Our focus is on helping to develop a profitable and sustainable industry which provides tangible benefits for business, residents and visitors". Programme areas include coastal and marine tourism, cultural heritage tourism, event tourism, health and wellness tourism, hospitality research, indigenous tourism, Pacific Islands tourism, tourism marketing, and tourism and technology.

The website's research section includes a browsable list of projects back to 1999 and details of research output in the form of journal articles, book chapters, books and conference papers. The website also contains tourism news, tourism blogs, podcasts and details of publications. Some project documentation and reports can be downloaded as PDF files.
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Political Socialization and Education

http://www.politicalsocialization.org/

This is the official website of Research Committee 21 (RC21) Political Socialization and Education of the International Political Science Association (IPSA). This is a specialist body which conducts cutting edge research on political socialisation. Its website provides information on its aims, membership and activities. It includes information on its journal Politics, Culture and Socialization. Users may also download recent copies of the newsletter. Topics covered include citizenship education, civic education, political culture, political socialization.
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Outsiders and insiders: external appointments to the senior civil service

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmpubadm/241/241.pdf

This site provides free access to the full text of the House of Commons Public Administration Select committee which was published as HC 241 session 2009-2010. It examines the recruitment process to higher levels of the British civil service, focussing in particular on the impact of the practise of making senior appointments from the private sector. Topics covered include the recruitment process, competition in recruitment, and the impact on wage levels and performance.
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Anti-Democracy agenda

http://www.anti-democracy.com/

The Anti-Democracy Agenda website is run by the Sussex Centre for the Individual and Society (SCIS). It is designed as a gateway to news events, articles, discussion and publications on issues relating to anti-democratic thought and practice, both modern and historic. This includes discussion of religious anti-democracy, left and right wing movements and authoritarian government. It incorporates political theory, political philosophy and discussions of current political events. Most materials have been posted from 2009 onwards.
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Palace of the Governors Digital Collections

http://econtent.unm.edu/cdm4/indexpg.php

The Palace of the Governors Digital Collections forms part of New Mexico's Digital collections. They comprise the catalogue of the holdings of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library (which preserves historical materials in many formats that document history of the state, the Southwest, and meso-America from pre-European contact to the present) and the photographic archive of the Palace of the Governors. The latter is of value to anthropologists as it contains many online photographs containing historic images of native peoples of the area. These generally date from the 1850s onwards and include photographs of native Indian Life (including Navajo), the history and development of Mexico and the expansion of the West. The database may be searched or browsed. Each record has bibliographic and copyright details.
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London collection digital photographs

http://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=1450

The London Collection forms part of the archive of the Bishopsgate Institute, an independent cultural institution based in Central London. Its website provides free access to a selection of over 1,000 digital images of its (mainly contemporary) photographs of London. These cover a range of topics of interest to sociologists, social, political and economic historians, focusing mainly on the central London locations of Bishopsgate and Spitalfields. Topics include street art (graffiti), images of local businesses and street life; buildings and architecture, political protests and movements (e.g. G20 protests) the site includes advice on searching the online catalogue and a selection of online exhibitions. More materials are being added continuously. Copyright information is displayed on the website.
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Martin Johnes

http://swansea.academia.edu/MartinJohnes

This page in the Academia.edu website is for Martin Johnes from Swansea University. It gives details of his research interests which include the history of twentieth century Wales and sport in modern Britain, information about his publications and forthcoming projects, plus a list of papers, most of which can be viewed online or downloaded as PDF files.

These include general articles on the history of sport in Wales and Britain, the historiography of sport in Britain, a Resource Guide in Sports History (for the Higher Education Academy Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Network) and more specific articles on football, rugby, archery and pigeon racing. Please note that some of these are draft or pre-publication versions.
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Cuba Study Group

http://www.cubastudygroup.org/

The Cuba Study Group is a non-profit, independent organisation, composed of Cuban business and community leaders who wish to create a free and democratic Cuba. Areas of concern include economic, social, political and human rights reform. In addition to basic information about the group, the site also includes many full text papers and reports, plus links to related sites on Cuba. There are large amounts of information on Fidel Casto and political transition in Cuba.
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National Archives Twitter

http://twitter.com/uknatarchives

This is the official Twitter account of the UK National Archives. The National Archives is the official archive of the UK government, and is home to over 1,000 years of historical records. This service can be used to key up to date with the latest releases of declassified UK government documents, events and training opportunities for researchers. Other alerting features include forthcoming conferences, recent publications and podcasts released by the Archives.
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Video Active: creating access to Europe's television heritage

http://www.videoactive.eu/

Video Active is a project funded by eContentplus programme of the European Commission. It is creating a website to provide access to 10,000 film items from TV archives across Europe. These will be in 10 major European languages, offering a fascinating insight into TV and broadcasting development and the social, economic and political history of European nations. The site includes timelines of key events and a section with clips arranged by topic. Topics available include European integration, women’s rights and the gender revolution, cold war, Second World War, the development of the consumer society, changing forms of broadcasting. Also available are articles and comparative analysis on European TV history. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website.
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Biografias de Lideres Politicos

http://www.cidob.org/es/documentacion/biografias_lideres_politicos

This is a site run by CIDOB (Centro de relaciones internacionales y cooperation internacional) and edited by Roberto Ortiz de Zarate. It contains biographies of world political leaders. These can be searched alphabetically or by country. Individual entries have dates of birth, key career resumes and information on political affiliation. Sates and sources of information are provided. Text is in Spanish.
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VOR Radio (Sri Lanka)

http://radio.voicesofpeace.lk/

VOR Radio is part of the Voices of Reconciliation project led by the Centre for Policy Alternatives. It has created an online archive of radio programmes (interviews and discussion) relating to issues of reconciliation and post conflict reconstruction in Sri Lanka. Topics covered include civil war, democracy, peace and reconciliation. It is possible to search by keyword or browse by date from 2006 onwards. Technical and copyright information is displayed on the website. Some materials are offered in Tamil or Sinhala languages.
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Costa Rica: Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP)

http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/COSTARICABACK

The Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) is based at the Center for the Americas Vanderbilt University. It carries out high quality public opinion surveys of importance to political science researchers and the social sciences in general. Topics covered include: citizen views on political tolerance, citizen participation, local government, political and economic corruption, and views on authoritarianism. This section provides free access to resources relating to politics, political participation, political culture and democracy in Costa Rica. Complete survey data files may be requested.
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Tourism Economics

http://www.tourismeconomics.com

Tourism Economics is a tourism consulting company working in partnership with Oxford Economics, "one of the world's leading providers of economic analysis, forecasts and consulting advice". Its website gives details about its services and the Intelligence section provides access to US case studies on destination strategy, tourism market strategy and the economic impact of tourism, plus selected articles, all downloadable as PDF files. It is also possible to request a free trial of Oxford Economics' Market Reports.
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Home Office’s response to terrorist attacks

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmhaff/117/117i.pdf

This site provides free access to the full text of the report by the Home Affairs Committee which was published in February 2010 HC 117 session 2009-2010. The 35 page report critically reviews the Home Office strategy for dealing with terrorism. Topics covered include counter-terrorism, policing, interception of communications, wire tapping and telephone tapping evidence. Reference is also made to legislation.
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Royal Naval Seamen (1853 - 1923)

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/royal-navy-service.asp?WT.hp=

This site is of great value for family history and naval history researchers. It provides free access to the National Archives (UK) 600,000 service records for most ratings who joined the Royal Navy between 1853 and 1923. The database is taken from the in the Registers of Seamen's Services (ADM 188) and the Continuous Service engagement books (ADM 139). It is possible to search by name. Brief records can be viewed free of charge. Access to most of the full text requires payment. The site also offers background information on researching naval history.
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Expenses and use of corporate credit cards by mayoral appointees

http://www.london.gov.uk/assembly/reports/general/bmac-expenses-report-170909.pd

This site provides free access to the full text of the paper by the London Assembly Business Management and Administration Committee which was published in September 2009 by the Greater London Authority. The 29 page paper considers issues relating to expenses for members of the GLA. It investigates specific matters relating to expenses and the use of corporate credit cards. This paper can also be considered in the broader context of controversies surrounding MPs expenses in 2009.
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Politics of sport

http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~rosenl/sportsyl04.htm

This course on the politics of sport is designed to introduce the student to the concepts and issues related to the study of the politics of sport. It is part of the class materials of Dr William L. Rosenberg, Professor of Political Science at Drexel University. The material comes from a variety of disciplines and schools of thought, covering ethnicity, gender, race, nationalism, globalism, economics and class.

There are modules on Sport and Society; Olympics; Ethnicity and Class; Race and Sport; Gender and Sport; Sports and Global Issues; Sport and National Politics; and the Economics of Sport. Each contains links to full-text articles from a variety of sources, which can be downloaded as PDF files. Some of them were produced for the British Council in Poland in 2003.
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United Nations Economic and Social Council Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Nations-Economic-and-Social-Council/1869762

ECOSOC Facebook is the official Facebook website of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It is an interesting example of the use of a social networking site by an international organisation to communicate information. It includes press releases, online films, videos and photographs relating to the latest work of the United Nations in economic and social affairs. Examples of topics covered include gender equality, economic and social development. A useful supplement to the main website.
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Lord Haw Haw: BBC archive

http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/hawhaw/index.shtml

This site provides free access to a collection of online archive films and recordings relating to second world war traitor Lord Haw Haw (William Joyce) which have been taken from the BBC archives. Haw Haw was a notorious broadcast of Pro-German Nazi propaganda during the 1940s. The materials include original radio broadcasts, discussions of his trial and impact from eye witnesses. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website.
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What is wilderness therapy?

http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/wrc/Pdf/jeev24-2.pdf

This ten page article was published in the Journal of Experiential Education in 2001. The article aims to clarify the meaning of the term 'wilderness therapy' by "presenting an integrated and consistent definition of wilderness therapy to guide program design and future research efforts". The article is freely available to download as a PDF file.
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Journal of economics and business

http://www.efri.hr/english/prikaz.asp?txt_id=582

This journal has been published by the Faculty of Economics, University of Rijeka, Croatia, since 1971. Articles deal mainly with economic theory and economic policies. There are also book reviews, conference announcements and invitations to tender. The journal is issued twice a year and contributions are welcomed from any country. Contents lists and full text articles are freely available in PDF (requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader). Articles are in English, with abstracts in Croatian.
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Civil rights Greensboro

http://library.uncg.edu/dp/crg/

Civil Rights Greensboro is an electronic resource which provides free access to archival resources documenting the modern civil rights movement in Greensboro, North Carolina, from the 1940s to the early 1980s. These include photographs, documents, newspapers clippings, speeches, minutes and correspondence. Topics covered include segregation and race relations in the American South, the black African American civil rights movement of the 1960s. The latter includes documents relating to the civil rights protest which took place at the Woolworths lunch counter in 1960s. Also available on the website are timelines, maps of events and lesson plans for teachers. The collection forms part of the State Library of North Carolina. Copyright and technical information is displayed on the website.
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Costa Rican general elections of 6 February 1994

http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/F_Lehoucq_Costa_1995.pdf

This site provides access to the text of a journal article by Fabrice Lehoucq, which was originally published as “The Costa Rican General Elections of 1994,” Electoral Studies, Vol. 14, No. 1 (March 1995): 69-72. It provides an overview of the 1994 Costan Rican elections.
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Elecciones 2010 : Nacion

http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/ESPECIALES/2010/enero/suvoto/

This site was created by newspaper Nacion (Costa Rica) to provide coverage of the 2010 presidential elections in Costa Rica. In additions to news headlines, comment and analysis from the newspaper, it also contains opinion polls, background information on the candidates and electoral system. Other features include online video films clips and interviews and links to reader discussion forums. Technical and copyright information is displayed on the website. Text is in Spanish only.
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Eleccionescr.com

http://www.eleccionescr.com/

Eleccionescr.com is a site maintained by ALPI Solutions. It aims to provide citizens with independent news and information about forthcoming presidential and other elections in Costa Rica. It includes background information on the electoral system, electoral calendars, lists of candidates and free access to some video films in which they explain their policies. All information is offered in Spanish.
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Corruption in Afghanistan : bribery as reported by victims

http://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/Afghanistan/Afghanistan-corrupt

This site provides free access to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime which was published in January 2010. The 46 page report was based on interviews with 7,600 people in Afghanistan. It records experiences and perceptions of bribery and corruption during the period autumn 2008 - autumn 2009. Topics covered include embezzlement by government officials, political corruption and nepotism. Reference is made to the impact on international security in the region.
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Counterterrorism cooperation in South Asia: history and prospects

http://www.nbr.org/publications/specialreport/pdf/sr21.pdf

This special report by Sumit Ganguly which was published by NBR National Bureau of Asian Research in December 2009. It examines the prospects and challenges of cooperation between Asian nations to counter terrorism. These include relations between India and Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. Historical overviews are also offered as well as emerging threats from Al-Qaeda.
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Mullahs, guards, and Bonyads : an exploration of Iranian leadership dynamics

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2009/RAND_MG878.pdf

This site provides free access to the full text of a book by David E. Thaler, et al which was published by RAND in 2010. ISBN 978-0-8330-4773-1. The 170 page book discusses issues relating to politics in Iran. It provides a grounding in the intricacies of the leadership structure, the system of policy making, power and politics in general. This includes background information on Islam and politics, radical Islam and the Iranian nuclear weapons policy.
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Graphic design from the 1920s and 1930s in travel ephemera

http://www.travelbrochuregraphics.com/

This virtual online gallery is provided by an individual collector of 1920s and 1930s travel-related ephemera; everything on the website is original and not a reproduction. Images include paper items such as travel brochures, airline and ocean liner time-tables, auto road maps, luggage labels, advertising materials and posters, as well as other graphic design publications from the 1920s and 1930s. The collection covers mainly Europe, but also Asia and a small amount from the USA, and is ordered by country or subject. The website also includes links to other travel ephemera and similar sites, information on the collection and its owner, and a guestbook.
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Sri Lanka elections: ANFREL

http://www.anfrel.org/see_mission.asp?place_id=3

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) was established in 1997, as Asia’s first regional network of civil society organizations. It strives to promote and support democratization at national and regional levels in Asia. This includes assessments and observations of elections in the region. This section of the website provides information on the work it has undertaken in Sri Lanka. This includes press releases, reports and findings on parliamentary and presidential elections from 2005 onwards.
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RUSI podcasts

http://podcasts.rusi.org/

RUSI (The Royal United Services Institute) is an independent British think tank engaged in cutting edge defence and security research. This section of its website provides free access to a selection of podcasts. These include recordings from its events, conferences and public lectures. Materials cover a wide range of topic areas relating to British defence, foreign policy, world events and international security. They include coverage of British engagement in current conflicts such as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. Most materials date from 2009 onwards. Technical and copyright information is displayed on the website.
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Transición política y electoral en Costa Rica (1998-2006)

http://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/10/38/61/PDF/Raventos_y_Ramirez.pdf

This site provides free access to a working paper by Ciska Raventós Vorst Olman Ramírez Moreira of the Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales, Universidad de Costa Rica which was completed in 2006 and made available on open access via halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr. The 29 page paper discusses transformation in politics in Costa Rica during the period 1998-2006. It includes discussion of political parties and elections. All text is offered in Spanish only.
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Desalineación electoral y nuevos escenarios políticos. Un estudio comparado sobre los casos de Colombia, Costa Rica y Uruguay

http://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/10/30/81/PDF/EnricoGiacometti.pdf

This site provides access to the full text of an article by Enrico Giacometti Sarthou which was completed in 2006 and is made available on the Internet via halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr. The 10 page article takes 3 case studies of Costa Rica, Colombia and Uruguay, analysing changes in the political system and the impact on voting. Information is offered in Spanish.
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Europe of Freedom and Democracy Group in the European Parliament

http://www.efdgroup.eu/

EFD - Europe of Freedom and Democracy Group is a political grouping which operates in the European Parliament. It was founded in 2009 and is composed of many right-wing or 'eurosceptic groups'. These include UKIP. The website provides information on the aims of the group, its membership and activities in the website. It includes press releases, statements, policy documents and manifestos from members. Many of these are critical of the Lisbon Treaty. They include materials from European Parliament elections.
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