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User Benefits of Urban Agriculture in Havana, Cuba User Benefits of Urban Agriculture in Havana, Cuba- Complete MSc thesis (McGill University, December 2000) examining the benefits of urban agriculture in Havana. Soil Improvement Project Soil Improvement Project- Highly technical report from a composting study on using biofertilizer, natural minerals, and organic residues to control pollution, recover degraded soi… Cuban Biotechnology Cuban Biotechnology- Includes several abstracts of biotechnology articles written in Cuba in the Publications section. Fat Birder Fat Birder- Birding locations, species lists, and links to clubs. [English/Spanish] Cuba Hotspots Cuba Hotspots- Birding checklist, trip reports, and links to prime birding spots. Cuban Surfriders Association Cuban Surfriders Association- Descriptions of best surfing locations, general travel tips, and membership information. Bicycling Cuba Bicycling Cuba- Photos and impressions from a two-month ride through the country in February and March, 2000, with comments from other cyclists. The Guardian - Cuba The Guardian - Cuba- Ongoing news, commentary and analysis about Cuba. Includes timeline, resources and archived coverage of important historical events and issues. Cuba Headlines Digital Edition Cuba Headlines Digital Edition- News and features, arranged by topic and region, from sources in and out of the country. Radio Cuba Radio Cuba- Links to live radio and television broadcasts. Also includes listing of call letters and frequencies for radio stations on the island. The Gully The Gully- Archive of Cuba-related essays from weekly gay-oriented online magazine. Prensa Latina Prensa Latina- Havana-based news service covering Latin America. [English/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese] Radio Cadena Habana Radio Cadena Habana- National news and reports on cultural, historical and sports events. [English/Spanish] Periodico 26 Online Periodico 26 Online- Las Tunas. Daily newspaper provides local sports, weather, and opinions, with links to community institutions. [English/Spanish] Radio Rebelde 96.70 FM Radio Rebelde 96.70 FM- Provides news summaries concerning events in Cuba, founded by Ernesto Che Guevara. Includes live audio feed in Spanish. [Spanish, English] Radio Habana Cuba Radio Habana Cuba- Offers live broadcasts of both channels, with news stories and photographs. [English/Spanish/French/Portuguese] Vitral Vitral- A sociocultural Catholic magazine from the Diocese of Pinar del Rio. Selections in English, complete publication available in Spanish. The Cuba Free Press Project The Cuba Free Press Project- US-based nonprofit publishes and distributes articles and commentary from writers in Cuba. [English/Spanish/Russian] CubaNet News CubaNet News- US-based. Current non-governmental news articles about and from Cuba. [English/Spanish/French] Union of Journalists of Cuba Union of Journalists of Cuba- Social and professional organization. Gives officers, details of organization and interest groups, and information on publishing and agency services.… Cuba Pictures: Destination Pictures and Information Cuba Pictures: Destination Pictures and Information- Buildings, street scenes and countryside from Havana, Viñales, Veradero, and Trinidad, with brief tourist commentary and links… Cuba-Photo.com Cuba-Photo.com- Documentary-style photographs of people, cities, art, and industries. Cuba Pictures Cuba Pictures- Photos of buildings, people, and landscapes, from all around the island. Hans Rossel Travel Photography Hans Rossel Travel Photography- Photos of western Cuba and the Havana area, including buildings, stores, and transportation. Cuba gallery Cuba gallery- Photos arranged by location, including Trinidad, Pinar del Rio, and Cienfuegos. Cuba Study Tour Cuba Study Tour- Maps, photos, and narrative of a geographer's first visit to the island. Also includes links and information about Cuban-US Sister Cities. ¡Cuba! ¡Cuba!- Photos of Cuban musicians, artists, and ordinary people, with collection of links. Cuba Travel Photo Gallery Cuba Travel Photo Gallery- Images of daily-life by Dutch travel photographer Hans Hendriksen. Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Cuba Maps Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Cuba Maps- Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection a… Keeping Cuba healthy Keeping Cuba healthy- BBC report on the public health care system. Cuban Red Cross Cuban Red Cross- Fact sheet with history, organization, and program areas, international RC appeals by year, and contact information. World Health Organization World Health Organization- Statistics and health indicators, with comparisons to other countries. [English/Spanish/French] The Cuba AIDS Project The Cuba AIDS Project- US nonprofit providing humanitarian medical assistance and educational materials to Cuban NGOs. Background information, travel opportunities, photos, and do… Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba- Offers elective experiences in Cuba for students in the health sciences in the United States and Canada, along with an English language jo… BBC News - Country Profile: Cuba BBC News - Country Profile: Cuba- Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news. NationMaster - Cuba NationMaster - Cuba- Database of information for various aspects of the country, with a special emphasis on statistics and rankings. Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)- University of Texas collection of links to academic research, culture, economy, and history resources. [English/Spanish/Portugue… Wikipedia - Cuba Wikipedia - Cuba- Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the country's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture. Havana Journal Havana Journal- US-based weblog features business, culture, politics and travel news, with forums and directories as well as products for sale. The Boulevards Guide to Havana The Boulevards Guide to Havana- Guide to culture and history, hotels, restaurants and travel. US Department of State - Cuba US Department of State - Cuba- Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, USAID page, press releases, fac… CIA - The World Factbook: Cuba CIA - The World Factbook: Cuba- Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issue… Cuba Web Directory Cuba Web Directory- English- and Spanish-language Cuba-based sites categorized by subject, with brief annotations. CubaSi.cu CubaSi.cu- Online guide and directory for the island that includes news, weather and current local affairs. [English/Spanish] CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Cuba CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Cuba- List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, … ICL - Cuba Index ICL - Cuba Index- Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law. Japan-Cuba Relations Japan-Cuba Relations- Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides overview of relationship between the countries, including VIP visits, trade, and economic assistance. The Cuban Spy Page The Cuban Spy Page- Links to articles on US efforts against espionage by Cuba. Government of the Republic of Cuba Government of the Republic of Cuba- Official site. Information on government structure, official news, foreign policy, and economic and social development. [English/Spanish] AduaCuba AduaCuba- General Customs of the Republic of Cuba. Provides contact information and regulations regarding travelers, mail and parcel post, and commercial imports. In English and S…