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The Top Party School Shoots For A Lower Ranking
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0400
The University of Florida in Gainesville is the No. 1-ranked party school. It's a distinction that surprises some students, and administrators hope new policies will help the school change that reputation.
Pick Of Palin Sets Up Battle For Female Voters
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:41:00 -0400
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman picked for a Republican presidential ticket, appeals to social and economic conservatives — and possibly disgruntled Clinton supporters. But it appears that John McCain will forfeit a chance to question Barack Obama's relative lack of experience.
McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain surprised a lot of people Friday by picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain is in Dayton, Ohio to make the announcement. Madeleine Brands talk to David Schaper who's at the McCain rally in Dayton.

The Talk of the Town

Lauren Collins: The Brooklyn painter Kehinde Wiley.
Lauren Collins Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The painter Kehinde Wiley first travelled to Nigeria in 1997. He was trying to find his father, whom he had never met, or, more crucially for a portraitist, seen. (His mother didn’t have any photographs.) After several weeks in Lagos, he found his dad, who welcomed him. But--like any . . .
James Surowiecki: What drives market volatility?
James Surowiecki Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
American investors are frazzled. True, oil prices have fallen from their most vertiginous highs, the dollar is a bit stronger, and the stock market has actually risen over the past month. But none of those things have happened in a smooth and steady fashion. The stock market’s “ascent,” in particular . . .
Hendrik Hertzberg: What Barack Obama is up against.
Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The week before the week before this week’s scheduled gathering of the delegates and their media camp followers in Denver, the nominee-presumptive of the Democratic Party did something that is strongly recommended, and ought to be mandatory, for anyone who has just logged a year and a half’s worth . . .

 

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Airfields Environment Trust - UK charity sponsoring research and education to promote understanding of the effects of aviation both locally and internationally, and to explore ways in which pollution and other adverse effects can be reduced. Includes databank of resources and information about projects.

Airport Noise Law - A central source of information on airport noise, including regulatory law, bibliographies, links to organizations.
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AirportWatch - UK group working to control and reduce the local, national and global environmental impacts of the air transport industry. Concerns and briefing sheets.

AOPA's Guide to Airport Noise and Compatible Land Use - Resources from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
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Aviation Environment Federation - Deals with the adverse environmental impacts of aviation, including noise, air quality, climate change and sustainability issues. Based in UK.

404 Federal Organization Against Aircraft and Airport Noise - The aviation noise web portal of Germany. Information on airport and aircraft noise and related topics.
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French National Association Against Aircraft Noise And Pollution - News, information, and links to similar groups in Europe, Australia, and the USA. English version of French site.

National Organization to Insure a Sound-controlled Environment - U.S. lobbying organization affiliated with the National League of Cities, committed to reducing the impact of aviation noise on local communities. Includes news and upcoming events; membership and contacts details, and legislative priorities.

No Air Craft Noise - Details of a political party dedicated to solving the problem of aircraft noise in Sydney, Australia.

The Noise Police Are Here - Article in magazine of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association discusses problems for general aviation caused by increasing noise regulations, tips to pilots for keeping noise levels down, and efforts to avoid having local airports shut down.
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US - Citizens Aviation Watch Association - Advocacy group dedicated to protecting the health, safety and welfare of individuals and communities affected by the air transport industry. Activities, studies, monitored airports, and publications.
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