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National Forensic DNA Study Report: Final Report
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In April 2004, the U.S. Attorney General submitted a report to Congress that found approximately 542,700 criminal cases with biological evidence were awaiting DNA testing. This study discusses the DNA backlog problem, the role of law enforcement agen ...
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http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/203970.pdf |
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Jefferson Lab: Science Education
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Activities for K-12 children to explain how scientists measure the size of an atom, what fabrics will keep you the warmest, how to build a boat so that it carries the most cargo, the periodic table of elements, and other science matters. Includes tea ...
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http://education.jlab.org/ |
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The Center For Public Integrity: Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest
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This nonprofit organization "conducts investigative research and reporting on public policy issues in the United States and around the world." The site features special reports on topics such as Hurricane Katrina cleanup contracts, U.S. con ...
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http://www.publicintegrity.org/ |
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Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE)
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This site's purpose is to provide "educational services to reporters, editors and others interested in investigative journalism." Visitors have access to a linked government database collection, story abstracts, state-by-state campaign cont ...
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http://www.ire.org/ |
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The Food Reference Website
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"Culinary history, facts, trivia, quotes, humor, poetry, crossword puzzles, recipes, newsletter," a Who's Who of Culinary Personalities , and a hotchpotch of interesting general and specialized food links are the ingredients in this Web sit ...
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http://www.foodreference.com/ |
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DNA Interactive
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"This site is dedicated to the moment on February 28, 1953 when Jim Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double-helix structure of DNA — and to the scientists who breathed life into that structure." The site features a chronology th ...
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http://www.dnai.org/ |
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Creative Chemistry
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This site from a British author and high school chemistry teacher provides detailed descriptions of a few chemistry activities for students and teachers. Also includes selected molecule animations, puzzles, and games. Some materials are specific to B ...
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http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/ |
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Drought for Kids
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Describes what drought is ("not just a lack of rainfall"), and explains how droughts are tracked, the damage they can cause, and how to plan ahead and conserve water. Offers career information about people who study droughts and climate. In ...
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http://drought.unl.edu/kids/ |
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The Real Da Vinci Code
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Companion to a 2005 television program that considered historical plot elements in Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code." Topics include the legend of the Holy Grail, the Priory of Sion, the Knights Templar, Jesus and Mary Magdalene, and Op ...
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http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/W/weirdworlds/da_vinci_code/ |
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The Da Vinci Code, The Catholic Church and Opus Dei
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May 2006 response to Dan Brown's fictional work "The Da Vinci Code" from the Prelature of Opus Dei in the United States. Fictional members of Opus Dei are prominent characters in the novel. Topics addressed include Opus Dei and monks, crime ...
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http://www.opusdei.org/art.php?w=32&p=7017 |
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