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American Fact Finder

Index of data provided by the US Census Bureau, including population, ethnic, divorce, economic, poverty, and migration statistics, as well as the procedures that generate them.

http://factfinder.census.gov/

America's Safest and Most Dangerous Cities

An alphabetical listing of the top and bottom 25 cities in which to live based on safety and danger. Rankings for previous years are available back to 1995.

http://www.morganquitno.com/safecity.htm

CensusScope

Provides trend charts and data, demographic maps, and rankings for states, counties and metropolitan areas. Uses Census 2000 and historical data.

http://www.censusscope.org/

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Current Population Survey (CPS)

A hub for joint technical papers on the current population survey between the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

http://www.bls.census.gov/cps/cpsmain.htm

H-Amstdy: American Studies

H-Net discussion group dedicated to the cultures of North America and the United States. Features archive, reviews, charter, links to related lists, and subscription information.

http://www.h-net.org/~amstdy/

The Historical Marker Database

A database containing historical markers and commemorative plaques from across the United States. Categorized marker access and an area where members can collect markers they have visited.

http://www.hmdb.org/

Metropolitan Areas Definitions

Official U.S. definitions of metropolitan areas, including metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), consolidated metropolitan statistical areas (CMSAs), and primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSAs).

http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metrodef.html

North American Pt-to-Pt Association

Provides fox hunting and steeplechasing racing competitions. Page includes events calendar and photos.

http://www.naptp.com/

Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN)

University-based organization that creates demographic media, such as user guides, web sites, and hands-on classroom computer materials that make US census data accessible to educators, policymakers, and citizens. Features publications, a data center, and sponsored websites.

http://www.ssdan.net/

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news.bbc.co.uk

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Portsmouth exit the Uefa Cup after they lose to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

news.bbc.co.uk

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

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news.bbc.co.uk

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news.bbc.co.uk

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news.bbc.co.uk

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