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In existence for over 25 years, this non-profit organization is dedicated to spreading awareness about the conservation of koalas as well as promoting both research and habitat protection. AKF provides information on koalas, their plight and ways to help. There are also resources for kids, videos and photos.

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National Geographic Kids features fun facts for kids about koalas, a variety of photos and a map that highlights the animal’s natural habitat. This website allows visitors to print out the information or email it to friends.

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Sponsored by the Australian government, this website details the official evidence for adding koalas to the threatened species list. Petitions relating to this ruling along with recovery plans, conservation and management programs are available to view.

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Devoted to showcasing pictures and videos of endangered species, the blog produced by ARKive discusses the recent threats koalas have been facing and the ways in which changes in climate and habitat loss have adversely affected them. Details concerning what steps are being taken to save them can also be found here along with links to photos and videos of the koala captured by ARKive.

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This website provides background information on the koala as well as its habitat. There are additional resources listed that relay the types of projects and programs the Foundation has put in place to save the endangered animal and restore its natural home so it can thrive in the wild.

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NASA has announced the locations where the retired shuttle fleet will be housed. Other parts and equipment from the program will be sent to a number of museums as well.

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This site provides diagrams, images, and videos explaining how many systems on the space shuttle function.

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This site provides links to details about every shuttle mission. Information includes crew, milestones, mission objectives, launches, landings, and mission highlights.

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This site provides a look back at the history of the Space Shuttle program through more than 60 photographs going back to 1972.

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NASA’s official Space Shuttle site is loaded with information about the Space Shuttle and other programs. This resource includes links to images, videos, and official mission reports.

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Cornell University celebrated Edgar Allan Poe with a special exhibit during 2006 and 2007. This web site was intended to provide users with an online version of the exhibition. The site includes both history about Poe’s life and digitalized primary sources of the varieties of works he created (poems, lectures, and editorials). “The Raven,” his most famous poem is also profiled.

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The fascination with Poe has been evident for many decades. The New York Times created an entire site that chronicles the various times Poe has been covered by this legendary paper. Articles from as far back as 1984 up to as recently as two weeks ago are included. There are also slide shows available that detail both the history of Poe and the celebrations of his works.

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The Academy of American Poets maintains this informative web site to provide not only poems, but also poet biographies, recordings of poetry, interviews with poets and essays. Along with biographical information about Poe, sixteen of his poems are available to be read

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Visit the virtual site of this museum that was established in 1922. Visitors may sift through letters, newspaper articles and photographs of Poe and those he was closest to. Samples of his most famous and lesser known works are also available to read.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research provides a comprehensive website with information about risk factors, symptoms, stages and treatments. In addition, the site provides detailed information about life with Alzheimer’s, from legal and financial matters to everyday living. There is also an “Ask the Experts” section for any questions you may have.

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The Alzheimer’s Association’s “Just for Kids” page includes information which helps kids and teens who have family members with Alzheimer’s understand the disease, as well as resources for parents and educators. Information is provided via videos, articles, and an interactive tour.

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The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer’s is an Emmy award-winning documentary which was originally aired by PBS in 2004. This website includes the full documentary as well as stories from people with Alzheimer’s, information about the disease, and information for people who have been recently diagnosed. Most of the information is in video form, making this an excellent website for visual learners.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to helping those with bipolar disorder and their families find support and educational programs in their local area. NAMI also offers online discussion groups so one can easily connect with others.

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This resource is dedicated solely to helping those with this specific mental condition. It details the symptoms of the disorder and also differentiates between the different stages that one can experience. The website also offers help for parents whose children have been diagnosed and provides support on living with the affliction, including how to tell others that one is bipolar.

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This source provides background on bipolar disorder as well as various treatments, such as medicinal, home, and alternative remedies. The Mayo Clinic also discusses how one can best prepare for a doctor's visit if one has recently been diagnosed or suspects he/she may be suffering from the disorder.

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