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120 Years of Electronic Music - Electronic Musical Instrument 1870 - 1990  
URL:http://www.obsolete.com/120_years/
Category:International  Music  Fact Books 

This site charts the development of electronic musical instruments from 1870 to 1990. Each entry provides an overview of the instrument and audio and video files are included. The project is an ongoing one and the site will be updated on a regular basis.

Aboriginal Canada Portal  
URL:http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/index.html
Category:International  Studies in Human Society  General cultural resources 

An entry point to Canadian Aboriginal on-line resources, contacts, information and government programs and services. The portal offers ease of access and navigation to listings of Aboriginal associations, businesses, organisations, bands, communities, groups, news and peoples. Links are provided to topics such as health, housing, treaties, language, employment and economic development.

Administrators of Volunteer Programs in Performing Arts (AVPPA)  
URL:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AVPPA/
Category:International  Culture Occupations  Professional Practice Development 

AVPPA connects administrators of volunteer programs in the performing arts and provides a forum for the discussion of the unique challenges of performing arts volunteerism and the promotion of effective volunteer management practices globally. Debate the topic of the moment, share resources, get answers to your volunteer management questions in the performing arts and find a community of support for those challenges and triumphs unique to volunteer management in the performing arts.

Cambridge Examinations from Flo-Joe  
URL:http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/
Category:International 

This is an online service for teachers and students in Britain preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). The site includes general information about both certificates, practice tests, exam preparation materials, discussion forums and many more resources for teachers and students.

Center for World Indigenous Studies  
URL:http://www.cwis.org/
Category:International  Studies in Human Society  General cultural resources 

An independent, non-profit research and education organisation dedicated to wider understanding and appreciation of the ideas and knowledge of indigenous peoples and the social, economic and political realities of indigenous nations. Features of the site include an overview of the organisation and links to research projects and conferences.

Cultura Italiana: Courses in Italian Language Away From Mass Tourism  
URL:http://www.culturaitaliana.it/newhome/indexeng.asp
Category:Delivered On-Campus  Humanities, Language  International 

Italian culture and Italian language courses for adults, in a real Italian environment at Cultura Italiana, offered at Bologna, Arezzo, Maremma, Italy. Classes are held by professional teachers with experience in teaching Italian as a foreign language. Classes consist of learning the forms of the Italian language, its rules and its communicative use. Particular care is given to the usage of the language, to expression, to a good comprehension and to the ability to use the language in particular situations. Cooking classes are also offered at Bologna.

Deafsign  
URL:http://www.deafsign.com/ds/
Category:Sign languages  International  Language & Literature 

This British Sign Language (BSL) web site offers a range of resources for understanding and learning BSL. Features include a forum, news items and games. Interactive resources allow you to translate from the keyboard into two-handed finger-spelling. The site also covers deaf community issues.

Ebert's Great Movies  
URL:http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/
Category:International 

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times has made available a growing collection of reviews of classic movies covering various genres and time periods.

Europe Culture Portal  
URL:http://ec.europa.eu/culture/portal/index_en.htm
Category:International  Clearinghouses, gateways 

This initiative of the European Union aims to to encourage cultural cooperation and exchange amongst Europeans and to support shared knowledge of cultural production right across the board. The site has been designed to provide access to information and resources on cultural activities, heritage restoration, community action, cultural cooperation, funding for cultural facilities and more.

Explore the Taj-Mahal  
URL:http://www.taj-mahal.net/
Category:Year of Built Environment  International  India 

One of the most instantly recognizable buildings in the entire world, the Taj Mahal is a place that millions of people visit each year from around the world. The building and its grounds were built as a monument to Mumtaz Mahal, the young bride of Shah Jehan, the fifth Mughal emperor. Located in Agra, the complex took 22 years to build and represents the labor of over twenty thousands laborers and craftsmen. For those unable to visit the grounds in person, this virtual tour, provided by the Armchair Travel Company, is an enlightening way to find out more about this lovely building and its history. Along with viewing 360 degree views of the grounds and the various structures located there, visitors can view short films that relate the story of how the Taj Mahal was built and current efforts to preserve the area. The site is available in a number of languages, including English, Hindi, Japanese, and French. Pop ups must be allowed to view the tour.