Indiana County Is A Presidential Election Oracle Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:45:00 -0400 Residents of Vigo County, Ind., have picked the winner in nearly every presidential election since 1892. When it comes to such elections, the nation has no better bellwether. But this year's contest is anything but clear-cut. McCain Campaign Used To Being The Underdog Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0400 There is a little more than three weeks to go before the presidential election. The latest polls show Republican John McCain is well behind Democrat Barack Obama. Steve Schmidt, McCain's chief operating officer, tells Renee Montagne what the McCain camp will have to do over these next few weeks to close the gap. Clintons Campaign For Obama In Scranton Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0400 Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) joined Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden in Scranton, Penn. Sunday. The plan was to rally votes for Barack Obama but much of the Clintons speeches reminisced of Hillary's bid for the White House.
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Nick Paumgarten: Facing down the credit crunch. Nick Paumgarten Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 At ten o’clock Wednesday night, the banker lingered in his office. He was a top-ranking executive at a major global financial institution (he did not want to be identified, because, well, he did not want to be identified), and he had been at work for sixteen hours, monitoring the . . . Lillian Ross: Matt Sax's one-man hip hop show at the Duke. Lillian Ross Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 Lincoln Center Theatre has never had a rapper on its boards, but this month, as part of a new program to encourage emerging playwrights, it is taking under its wing--and stashing twenty blocks south, at its new two-hundred-seat Duke--the one-man hip-hop show “Clay.” Matt . . . Dana Goodyear: Campaign ’08 Abroad Dana Goodyear Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 Fukui is a prefecture divided. On the one hand, it is home to Obama, a rustic fishing village on the Sea of Japan. (Obama means “little beach.”) On the other, its capital city--two hours from Obama on the commuter train--is a Republican stronghold: Fukui City, where Sarah Palin’s . . .
International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) - A non-profit member organization that teaches others how to preserve the night sky through factsheets, law references, pictures, and web resources.
Meta Description: [ Remember when the stars were bright? Light pollution spoils the night. Light the ground, not the sky! ]
Atlas of World Light Pollution - A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe.
Meta Description: [ Scientific data, informations, atlases and other on light pollution,night sky brightness,sky glow, nightime lights,naked eye visible stars,limiting magnitude,night-time stellar visibility,measurements from DMSP satellites, light pollution science and technology institute, Dati scientifici, inform... ]
Cherry Springs State Park - Information and links on stargazing in one of the darkest sky sites in Eastern USA
Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL) - Information about the international non-profit organization and why they are campaigning for better lighting, a golssary of lighting terms, technical information, links to related publications and standards.
Dark Skies for Northern Ireland - Explains the problem in Northern Ireland with photographs; maps of its extent, and information on its effect on residents and crime. Includes a message board, help on installing friendlier lighting fixtures, links and correspondence on regulation with a local MP.
Meta Description: [ Promoting the proper use of exterior public and private lighting in the British Isles to reduce light pollution ]
Dark Skies for the Adirondacks - Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources.
Dark Skies Locator - Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world.
Meta Description: [ Use this site to find a light pollution free location near you. View conditions from various city around the world. ]
500Dark Skies Northwest - News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information.
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Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness and Abatement - Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQ's and personal stories from this region of Canada.
Meta Description: [ Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness &
Abatement ]
500Effective Outdoor Lighting Council of Texas (EOLC) - Latest news on the abatement of light pollution in Texas and how anyone can help.
Meta Description: [ The EOLC is a non-profit organization
dedicated to providing education on Texas outdoor light pollution, cost and
safety issues, and performing advocacy functions on related legislation. ]
European Southern Observatory (ESO) - Contains technical information on the subject.
Meta Description: [ ESO is the European Organisation for
Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere. It operates the La Silla
Paranal Observatory in Chile and has its headquarters in Garching, near
Munich, Germany. ]
Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) - Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting.
Meta Description: [ Bird Collisions, Light Pollution, Bird Migration, FLAP ]
IDA Youth Working Group - Provides information about light pollution for young people.
Meta Description: [ The Official Homepage of the International Dark-Sky Association's Youth Working Group ]
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America - The IESNA is the authority on the lighting industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico and one of the forerunners in the control of this form of pollution. Information available on manufacturers, acceptable designs and lighting codes.
Meta Description: [ IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) - The Lighting Authority - Publisher of lighting design and illumination standards and National Electric Code for designers, manufacturers, and illumination professionals. Lighting information, lighting guides, lighting standards, lighting... ]
Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK - Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal.
Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign - Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
Meta Description: [ Promoting better lighting in Ireland. ]
404Light Pollution and Boating Safety - Presentation explaining the problem that unshielded lighting presents to boat crews and how it can cause boating accidents. [Requires Microsoft Powerpoint]
Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), Malta - Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta.
Light Pollution Awareness Website - Includes lighting pictures, satellite images, the latest news, lots of links and information about how to shield lighting.
Light Pollution Fact Sheet - A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
Meta Description: [ The Prairie Astronomy Club, Lincoln, Nebraska USA ]
Light Pollution in Italy - Extensive maps and data charting the extent of light pollution in Italy and the effectiveness of its control using lighting codes.
Meta Description: [ Scientific data, informations, atlases and other on light pollution,night sky brightness,sky glow, nightime lights,naked eye visible stars,limiting magnitude,night-time stellar visibility in Italy,measurements from DMSP satellites,by Pierantonio Cinzano. ]
Light Pollution Information - Learn how glare can affect anyone with this concise information page collated by the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. Includes lots of links.
Meta Description: [ Learn about the scourge of the new millennium known as Light Pollution. Light pollution occurs when too much light shines into the sky. Light Trespass occurs when illumination crosses property lines. Make it stop by writing to representatives in Washington requesting an improved quality of lif... ]
404Light Pollution: Measurements and Means of Intervention - Webpage detailing conclusions of a meeting held in Asiago, Italy on the issue.
Meta Description: [ Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG), a 3.58m optical/infrared telescope located in the Island of San Miguel de La Palma ]
Outdoor Lighting Resources - good and bad lighting images with explanations, a local survey with results, a local lighting ordinance, and local news articles by an astronomer from Michigan, United States.
Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC) - Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, and guidance on how anyone can help. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA).
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Light Pollution Abatement Program (LPAP) - Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the LPAP. Contains helpful Canadian information.
Meta Description: [ The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and allied sciences.
Research and observing of planets, stars, stellar phenomena, galaxies, and other celestial bodies and the abatement of light pollution are
key activities. The RASC publishes the Observer's h... ]
500Santa Clara Valley Lighting and the Lick Observatory - Lick Observatory is exploring ways in which the lighting needs of the growing Santa Clara Valley can be met while still preserving Lick's position at the forefront of astronomical research. Also includes relevant links.
Meta Description: [ Lick Observatory is exploring ways in which the
lighting needs of the growing Santa Clara Valley can be met while still preserving
Lick's position at the forefront of astronomical research. ]
Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Night-time Environment (SELENE), New York - SELENE is working to eliminate inappropriate lighting in New York. Extensive website with facts and information about helping to fight for better lighting legislation in the city.
Meta Description: [ SELENE of NY, helping to bring sensible lighting practices to NY State. ]
Sky and Telescope - Saving Dark Skies - Various articles about light pollution including one on the history of the problem, one on rating the darkness of your sky, one on how astronomers can do more to help reduce light pollution and one on good lighting fixtures.
Meta Description: [ Sky & Telescope, the Essential Magazine of Astronomy. News, observing tips, how-to advice, and more! ]
Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society [SOLIS] - Includes a range of general information about how anyone can improve their lighting as well as information on how the group is combating the problem in Sydney.
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404Ted's Astropix: Light Pollution Scourge - Personal sermon on light pollution by a Ohio resident with various bits of information on the topic.
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The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society - A local astronomy site with comprehensive information about the local darksky park including directions; as well as videos on the problem, and information about its effects on health and astronomy.
Meta Description: [ A Dedicated and Active Astronomy Club, which prides itself on Education, Telescope Making, Mirror Making, and preserving the Night Sky. ]
University Lowbrow Astronomers: Light Pollution Issues - Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation.
Meta Description: [ Southeast Michigan Light Pollution Issues - light pollution issues involving the Peach Mountain Observatory located near Dexter Michigan. ]
Utah Skies: Light Pollution - Includes information on good bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links.
Meta Description: [ A valuable resource those interested in good quality outdoor lighting and the light pollution that is created when good lighting policies are not implemented and followed. ]
Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT) - Promotes the use of safe and efficient outdoor lighting. Comprehensive website with everything there is to know on the problem in Virginia and the latest on VOLT's campaign for better lighting ordinances.
Meta Description: [ The Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT) - promotes the use of safe and efficient outdoor lighting ]
Yerkes Observatory and Light Pollution - Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures, ordinances, presentations and links.
