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Wrapping up UNGIWG - (USA)
UNGIWG concluded with another half day of openness. In the morning we heard about the geo activities of our hosts in Vienna .. UN Office of Outer Space Affairs, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, UN Office on Drugs and Crime. The CTBTO presentation was especially fascinating. They conduct one of the most important jobs at the UN, and for monitoring nuclear tests have deployed and leveraged several global sensor networks. The seismic fingerpri
http://brainoff.com/weblog/2008/11/25/1375

1000s of Museums Online : MuseumStuff.com - (USA)
Searchable list of museums websites, virtual museums, online exhibits, museum jobs and employment, educational interactive online museums games and more from this award-winning guide
http://www.museumstuff.com/

Stan Hale: Summer camp truly enriches the children - (USA)
SEP–Children perform during the camp’s closing program. One of the many summer camps held throughout the Roanoke Valley is the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) conducted at the Trinity United Methodist Church located on Mountain Ave. in downtown Roanoke. The day camp recently ended its 4-week run which lasts through the month of July and is designed to accommodate 75 inner city youth ages five through nine. The camp states its mission as being a “program designed to enhance the lives of
http://starcityharbinger.com/2009/08/09/stan-hale-summer-camp-truly-enriches-the-children/

Collection Alliance Survey results - (USA)
In October I posted about a survey by the Natural Science Collections Alliance to see how economic conditions might effect museums and researchers. They have released preliminary results from their survey! 66 percent of survey respondents reported that they “anticipate a budget cut in the coming 12-24 months.” 86 percent of the respondents report receiving philanthropic donations.  Of these, 48 percent expect to see reduced donations in the coming 12 – 24 months. I’ll be very interested in seein
http://membracid.wordpress.com/2008/11/29/collection-alliance-survey-results/

Traveling to Paris the capital city of romance - (USA)
Author : Aneeta Narayan Mention Paris and images of romantic couples walking hand-in-hand on the banks of the river Seine or in the backdrop of the famed magnificient Eiffel Tower come to mind Romance and Paris are inextricably linked since time immemorial This connection draws almost 45 million tourists every year to the romantic capital of the world Situated in northern France, Paris is also known as 'the City of Light' by virtue of it being one of the first cities that adopted the con
http://www.articlebliss.com/Art/303081/85/Traveling-to-Paris-the-capital-city-of-romance.html

The Suburban Aesthetic of John Hughes - (USA)
Did any filmmaker better capture middle class 1980's suburban America in look and feel than director, producer and writer, John Hughes? In memory of his passing today, we look back at some of our favourite films from our childhood era by Hughes, all which perfectly recreated the suburban aesthetic of living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and stores recognizable all across America as suburban America (LA suburban households looked remarkably similar to homes in Weird Science , Pretty in Pink and S
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/look/the-suburban-aesthetic-of-john-hughes-092258

Coudal Partners | The Museum of Online Musems | MoOM - (USA)
http://www.coudal.com/moom/

Parents: Drop Your Pencil And Move Away From The Homework! - (USA)
By Aviva Schwab HOMEWORK. The word fills most kids and their parents with trepidation and fear. Find out how to help your child help himself with the dreaded task - while retaining both his love for you and his love of learning. If you truly want your child to love learning and to be successful in life, then let school be his job. Imagine this: you come home after a long day at work and your husband yells, “YOUR BOSS CALLED TO TELL ME THAT YOU HAVEN’T FINISHED THAT PROJECT YET!!! 
http://www.copypastearticles.com/article/52705/parents-drop-your-pencil-and-move-away-from-the-homework/

Doubt there's science in this exhibit, you will - (USA)
Complete news coverage of Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area and Minnesota, including articles, video, photo galleries, blogs and columns by the Star Tribune's Katherine Kersten and Nick Coleman.
http://www.startribune.com/local/19944759.html?location_refer=Homepage

Homework Help Page - (USA)
End homework hassels with practical suggestions for improving study habits, programs to improve learning skills and the best links to online study tools and subject content.
http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/homework_help_page.htm

Science Museums Teach Children to Seek Truth - (USA)
If science is the language that moves you, and for many of us, it is just that, then you really might want to visit some of the San Francisco museums that focus on science more than art. I find both to be of equal importance but there are those, many in fact, that would disagree with me. Whatever your feelings about it, if you have a child that you want to encourage to pay more attention to science courses in school, it is an excellent idea to take them to a museum such as this in order to fan
http://www.soonizer.com/science-museums-teach-children-to-seek-truth/

Tomorrow Museum - (USA)
http://www.tomorrowmuseum.com/

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Kicked out of the Creationist Museum - (USA)
PZ and the Gang Go to Kentucky, Don’t buy Any T-Shirts Knowing PZ and his followers, I can safely assure that the group with him would not be disruptive nor purposely interfere with others’ enjoyment of the Creationist Museum. ( More to the story at Pharyngula. ) The irony in this is that Ken Ham has in turn encouraged children to be disruptive at real science museums; whenever a guide explains a feature of evolution they are told to shout out “How do you know? Where you there?” It’
http://tuibguy.com/?p=1321

What You Just Have To See In Orlando - (USA)
by John Iseda A favorite destination for many people is Orlando, Florida, with its many theme parks, it has become ‘the’ place to visit but there is much more to an Orlando vacation than this. There are also numerous museums, art galleries, visitor’s flea markets, wildlife sanctuaries and places of historical interest to see in Orlando. The city has been attracting tourists for a long time and justifiably so as it has just about everything the visitor could want. Orlando really is one of the
http://www.tips-and-guides.com/2009/08/08/what-you-just-have-to-see-in-orlando/

Jewelry Tourism: The Nature of Diamonds - (USA)
You can see the show, “The Nature of Diamonds,” at the Royal Ontario Museum, Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall until March 22, 2009. Not in Ontario? These museums helped put the show together, so you might be able to see it if it travels to one of those towns next: The Nature of Diamonds is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto; The Field Museum, Chicago; and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. via Katie at t
http://creativetexturetools.com/news/2008/11/27/jewelry-tourism-ontario/

Five and One-Half Utopias - (USA)
November 29, 2008 Years ago I read an article so stimulating that I copied it and filed it - “Five and a Half Utopias” by physicist Steven Weinberg. In it, he disputes our tendency to idealize our human pursuits, and specifically disassembles five utopian ideals - bad thought habits, I suppose. They are 1)free markets, 2) rule by the best and brightest, 3) religious, 4) green, and 5) technological utopias. (The “half” utopia is one that he himself idealizes, the Civilized Egalitarian Capitalis
http://pieceofmind.wordpress.com/2008/11/29/five-and-one-half-utopias/

There is not anything that makes sense in any of this – - (USA)
From India’s News – August 7, 2009 - US reopens visa window as 25,000 H-2B visas still left Agencies Tags : US jobs, H2B visa, US immigration services Posted: Friday , Aug 07, 2009 at 1037 hrs Washington: Us flag US State dept has issued only 40,640 H-2B visa for the fiscal year 2009. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on that it has reopened its window to accept petitions for H-2B visas with immediate effect for the year 2009. In a statement USCIS said a
http://cricketdiane.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/there-is-not-anything-that-makes-sense-in-any-of-this/

DARWIN ANNIVERSARY - SPECIAL BULLETIN 1 - (USA)
From an email from BSHS's Outreach and Education Committee (2008/11/27): BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE DARWIN ANNIVERSARY - SPECIAL BULLETIN 1 1.) Cambridge Darwin Festival - July 2009 2.) Natural History Museum - Darwin 200 3.) British Council Darwin Now Awards - deadline 5th December 4.) Darwin Correspondence Project Teaching Resources - online now 5.) Wellcome Trust Evolution resources 6.) Darwin's 'Birthday Party' - Birmingham - 7th February 7.
http://thedispersalofdarwin.blogspot.com/2008/11/darwin-anniversary-special-bulletin-1.html

The Science Museum: not Just a Tourist Hotspot - (USA)
Sir William Bragg, the eminent physicist, once stated, “The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them.” The profundity and truthfulness of this statement seems nowhere more relevant than in the National Science Museum in London – one of the country’s most loved historical institutions. As part of the National Museum of Science and Industry, the Science Museum is more than a tourist attraction for London’s many visitors: it preser
http://www.mygr8blog.com/business/the-science-museum-not-just-a-tourist-hotspot/

Raising The Dead - (USA)
If, as I did, you spent much of your youth reading about creatures of the past, and especially if you had a chance to frequent museums, as I did the Page Museum at Los Angeles' La Brea Tar Pits, the idea of seeing some of the large land mammals which went extinct within the last 50,000 years brought back to life can't help seeming a bit attractive. Who could resist the chance to see an American Mastodon (above) or a Smilodon, or "saber-toothed cat" (below) alive again? Scientists are increas
http://darwincatholic.blogspot.com/2008/11/raising-dead.html

Computer Programming Courses in New York City - (USA)
Although New York City is more famous for its museums, parks, theaters and businesses, it is also a great location for schools offering computer programming courses. New York has always been pioneering in many ways and it offers plenty of opportunities for highly in-demand courses related to computer science. Here are some resources that can help you look for computer programming courses in New York City:New York UniversityNYU is a recognized leader in the field of education and is acknowledg
http://www.9dom.com/computer-programming-courses-in-new-york-city/

Where I'm Coming From - (USA)
Why do you care about and or work in museums? This post tells my (weird) story. I hope you'll share yours in the comments below (or on your own blog). And check out the comments. They are active and awesome.My story is about radical educational philosophy. I don't work in museums because I love them. I didn't grow up staring open-mouthed at natural history dioramas or wandering through art galleries. When I visit a new city, I don't clamor to visit museums. I go on hikes. I go to farmer's
http://museumtwo.blogspot.com/2008/11/where-im-coming-from.html

Dating in London How to Match the Right Dating Location with your Special Date - (USA)
Author : Emily Heart Sometimes, even a really great dating venue just isn't good enough if it doesn't fit with your date's personality Here are some top tips for matching your love interest with their ideal first date in the Capital Personality Type: Friendly Ideal Dating Location: Brick Lane Packed with chattering media, fashion and art student types of all ages, along with the kinds of shops, bars and restaurants to keep them all happy, Brick Lane is a brilliant dating site for people
http://idol-sex.com/2009/08/dating-in-london-how-to-match-the-right-dating-location-with-your-special-date/

NWF - Nature Event Finder and Observation Reports - (USA)
The National Wildlife Federation wants to see people get outside. To that end, they have a couple of web elements to encourage people to get outside. The Nature Event Finder is a search engine for finding outdoor activities, nature museums, and other nature-related events near you. To use the Nature Event Finder simply enter your zip code and select the type of activity or event for which you're looking. The results of your search are displayed on a Google Map. The Wildlife Watch is the
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/08/nwf-nature-event-finder-and-observation.html

BlogBacks: Readers Respond to Comments by MacGregor and Serota - (USA)
Remarks by two leading British museum directors--- Neil MacGregor and Nicholas Serota ---during a recent public conversation (scroll to July 7) at the London School of Economics and Political Science, elicited notable comments from two CultureGrrl readers: Alan Wallach , Professor of Art. Art History and American Studies at the College of William and Mary, reponds to Serota and MacGregor: Why They Don't Want to Direct U.S. Museums : England has a social-democratic political culture
http://www.artsjournal.com/culturegrrl/2009/08/blogbacks_readers_speak_out_on_1.html