| Bio_Links Biozone's Bio Links contains over five hundred links covering such topics as biology, biotechnology, diseases, evolution, and microbiology. |
| Biochemie Searchable database for life science topics, such as biochemistry, cell biology, related companies, databases, journals, methods and associations. |
| Bioexplorer_net Features 20 sub categories of biological sciences sites. Includes options to add sites, and view the most popular. |
| Biologist\'s_Assistant Range of biology sites categorised into biochemistry, bioinformatics, ecology, and evolution groups. |
| Biology,_The_Study_of_Life Information on the various fields of biology with links to resources and tools for each field. |
| BiologyBrowser Gateway for organisms, topics, and geographical information. Includes search function, recent news, and contact details. |
| BIOME A collection of gateways which provide access to evaluated, quality Internet resources in the health and life sciences, aimed at students, researchers, academics and practitioners, co-ordinated by the |
| Biomedical_Portal A collection of links to biological and medical Internet resources - anatomy, physiology, pathology, and histology. |
| Biopartnering_com Database of European and North American company and personal profiles in the biosciences area, allowing a proactive user to prepare for private meetings with potential partners before attending a conf |
| BioResearch Gateway for information on biological and biomedical sciences. Includes search function and survey. |
| Bioscience_Arena Directory of biochemistry, food science, pharmacology, and molecular biology journals. |
| Biosciences_Virtual_Library_Index Comprehensive catalog of bioscience links from Harvard University. |
| Bio_sk_Directory Comprehensive directory of biological related subjects. Includes search function and submission link. |
| BioTech_Science_Resources Directory of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, medicine, ecology, and evolution. Maintained by Indiana University. |
| Faculty_of_1000 Database of published papers in biology, based on peer review. |
| Genamics Comprehensive resources for biology, including searchable software, journal, and genome databases. |
| LabVelocity Locate scientific products, protocols, literature, and news. |
| National_Biological_Information_Infrastructure Electronic gateway to biological data and information maintained by federal, state, and local government agencies, and private sector organizations. |
| Natural_History_Museums_&_Collections Collection of botanical gardens, arboretums, herbaria, zoos, and aquarium links from the University of Washington. |
| Reactome_-_a_knowledgebase_of_biological_processes Curated database of biological processes in humans. |
| TheLabRat_com A site designed for the life scientist (aka The Lab Rat). Sections dedicated to career, news, message boards, chat room, and protocols and reagents. |
| Top20Biology_com Online directory for biology education including algae, fungi, botany, zoology, insects and spiders, reptiles, birds, and amphibians. |
| A_N__Daly\'s_Guide_to_Tobacco A.N. Daly's Expert guide and tips on tobacco cultivation, harvesting and processing. |
| International_Tobacco_Growers\'_Association Trade organization open to all national growers' associations. Includes membership list, news, and papers on issues. |
| Kentucky_Blue_Mold_Warning_System An advisory system on tobacco blue mold. |
| Plantation_House_Tobacco_Seeds Certified virus free Virginia and Havana tobacco seed for cigarettes and cigars. UK. |
| Tobacco_Disease_Control From the University of Georgia, brief and fairly technical presentation on blue mold, black shank, brown spot, fusarium wilt, and other diseases of the tobacco plant, and control of those diseases. |
| Tobacco_Farming_and_Public_Health Set of reports on tobacco farming, tobacco communities, and tobacco industry buying of foreign tobacco and moving their operations overseas. |
| Tobacco_Information_Site Site with information on subjects including tobacco history, cultivation, aging, curing, US tobacco industry. |
| The_Tobacco_Reference_Guide__Tobacco_Farmers Factsheets on tobacco farming, economics and statistics, and breakdowns by state. |
| Tobacco_World_Markets_and_Trade USDA circular, May 1998. |
| Tobacco-Related_Programs_and_Activities_of_the_U_S__Department_of_Agriculture__Operation_and_Cost Price support program, crop insurance, tobacco inspection and grading, and market news services. |
| Biogeography Lectures notes on Biogeography by David A. Fitch of New York University. |
| Biogeography_Specialty_Group Formed to promote interaction among biogeographers, stimulate active research and teaching development in biogeography, and facilitate the exchange of ideas. |
| Early_Classics_in_Biogeography,_Distribution,_and_Diversity_Studies__To_1950 A bibliography of historical sources in biogeography and related fields, with links to biographical information and the full text of many of the sources. |
| Nearctica_-_Biogeography Introduction to Biogeography with extensive links. |
| UCSB_Biogeography_Lab Established to conduct basic and applied research on the ecology, distribution and conservation status of species and ecosystems with the aid of geographic information systems and remote sensing. |
| World_Biomes About the hierarchical organization of the world's environments. |
| BrainSource Informational site about the brain and neuropsychology. |
| Neuroguide_com_-_Neurosciences_on_the_Internet Neurosciences on the Internet contains a searchable and browsable index of neuroscience resources available on the World Wide Web and other parts of the Internet. Neurobiology, neurology, neurosurger |
RDI Studies
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Publications and Reports
Traditionally, small towns have served as the cultural and socioeconomic hub for Iowa's residents. In recent years, due to a variety of circumstances, the survival of many of Iowa's rural communities is in question. Declines in the number of farms and businesses have contributed to a steady out-migration of residents, leaving fewer individuals to address an increasing number of problems. Recognizing the significance of small towns to Iowa's past and present, a major research effort was initiated in 1994 to assess the social conditions in Iowa's small towns. The purpose of this project, called the Rural Development Initiative (RDI), was to provide data that would improve the basis for policy decisions to stimulate rural development and community vitality. This research focused on three main areas: community quality of life, the local social environment, and community involvement.
The 1994 study provided a baseline assessment of the social conditions in Iowa's small towns. Since that time, a variety of other projects have been initiated, all supporting the RDI mission. Researchers have studied small town businesses, community development efforts, the impact of technology on community development, and housing needs, to name a few. Use the links above to find out more information about the baseline study and related RDI research. Copies of our technical reports are available in PDF format in the Reports and Publications section.
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