Thursday, April 2, 2009

United Kingdom, A directory.

United Kingdom
Capital: London
Population: 60,441,457 (July 2005)
Location: Western Europe, islands including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, northwest of France

  • BBC News (4)
    Explore BBC News through sites which offer news coverage including business, health, sports, and weather, news archives, information about the presenters, and audio/video clips from the major arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) responsible for the corporation's newsgathering and production of news programs on BBC television.
    dir.yahoo.com/.../News_and_Media/BBC_News
  • Amazon.co.uk
    Online retailer of books, CDs, videos, DVDs, toys and games, electronics, kitchenware, computers, and more.
    www.amazon.co.uk
  • New Scientist
    Daily science news, hot topics on some of the current issues facing our world today, plus selected content from the magazine.
    www.newscientist.com
  • Register, The
    Biting the hand that feeds IT.
    www.theregister.co.uk
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (7)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Departments/Department_for_Environment__Food___Rural_Affairs__DEFRA_
  • Cambridge International Dictionaries
    Search Cambridge's free online dictionaries of English, English for students, French, Spanish, phrasal verbs, or idioms.
    dictionary.cambridge.org
  • Environment Agency of England and Wales
    Exists to provide high quality environmental protection and improvement.
    www.environment-agency.gov.uk
  • Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) (15)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Departments/Department_of_Trade___Industry__DTI_
  • British Medical Journal
    The aims of the electronic version of the BMJ are to publish rigorous accessible information that will help doctors improve their practice and will influence the international debate on health.
    www.bmj.com
  • Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq:COST)
    Stock up on appliances, food, electronics, office supplies, video games, and furniture at Costco, the discount retailer and warehouse club.
    www.costco.com
  • Banksy (10)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Writers_and_Crews/Banksy
  • Houses of Parliament
    Official site featuring bills before Parliament, a directory of MPs, and information on how Parliament works.
    www.parliament.uk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum (3)
    Take a tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum which houses a collection of decorative arts and design including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and photographs. Sites features virtual tour, exhibitions and events, visitors info, pictures, newsletter, and online shop for the museum located at London's Albertopolis.
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Exhibits/Victoria_and_Albert_Museum
  • HM Revenue & Customs (4)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Departments/HM_Revenue___Customs
  • National Gallery London, The
    Collection information and schedule of events.
    www.nationalgallery.org.uk
  • National Statistics
    Offers a comprehensive range of official U.K. statistics and information.
    www.statistics.gov.uk
  • Directgov
    Official United Kingdom government portal and guide to information on central and local services, living in the UK, business resources, public documents, and more.
    www.direct.gov.uk
  • English Heritage (2)
    Explore English Heritage, the U.K. Government's statutory adviser involved in the conservation and enhancement of historical environment and to ensure its past is understood. Sites feature research and conservation, learning and resources, and historic properties under the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Government/English_Heritage

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