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Sociology professor C.N. Le of the State University of New York at Albany has put together a site he describes as "an online version of Asian Americans 101 - something that everyone can learn from and use." His site, "Asian-Nation: The Landscape of Asian America," combines what the instructor describes as in-depth research, statistics, and "a casual, personal style." The professor points out that Asian Americans make up about 5 percent of the U.S. population, but are the fastest-growing population segment. The site aims to educate those who would like to know more about the Asian American community. Le says the site will provide visitors information on topics and issues that affect the Asian American community, and will help users locate other information sources. World Wide Web: http://www.asian-nation.org

When in Seoul, take the subway! Information about Seoul's metropolitan subway system is available online at this Web site. In Korean and English, the online guide provides an overview of the transportation network, timetables and ticket prices. A neat feature lets you work out how to get from one part of the Korean capital to another by subway, by the quickest or most convenient route. World Wide Web: http://www.seoulsubway.co.kr

Here's a political site aimed strictly at Americans of Asian-Pacific descent. Launched in January, PoliticalCircus.com is an award-winning site that has landed some 1,500 weekly subscribers and which says it receives more than 15,000 page views per week. The site says that with the rash of dot-com closings, someone has to maintain a constant, up-to-date Web presence containing political information for Asian-Pacific Americans. So they've chosen themselves. Despite the name, this site is not about lampooning politics, it actually consists of pretty straight-up political coverage. So why the name? "Anyone who knows anything about politics knows it can be a crazy, yet fun-filled endeavor," the site says. "We see politics as entertaining and fun, yet serious and dangerous - kind of like a circus." World Wide Web: http://www.politicalcircus.com

This Japanese E-zine is invariably on a Web designer's list of the "Who's Doing the Cool Stuff Right Now." It has two great archives: past "covers" in Flash and the futuristic Tokyo Cutie Girls Archive. Life's rich pageantry is revealed! World Wide Web: http://www.shift.jp.org

The Hong Kong Observatory has audio Web page. Content is provided by the Observatory's Dial-a-Weather service and Telephone Information Enquiry System, and is specifically targeted at the visually impaired. Weather reports are provided in Web audio - visitors can access local and world cities weather reports, forecasts, tidal and astronomical information. Reports are provided in Chinese, English and Putonghua, and media briefings come online when tropical cyclone warnings are current. The site was developed in consultation with the Hong Kong Blind Union and other non-government organizations. World Wide Web: http://www.weather.gov.hk/audio/index.htm .

The China Experience is an extensive gateway in to Chinese culture. This Web site provides visitors with links to many other sites covering all aspects of Chinese culture and its people's way of life. Find out about the ancient art of calligraphy and the Chinese, discover the history behind Chinese festivals and how they continue today, or visit sites pertaining to ancient relics. Other interesting sections cover folk customs, where you can read about such things as dragon boat racing, camel trains in the desert and deities worshipped by farmers. Each accompanying site is packed full with cultural information. World Wide Web: http://www.chinavista.com/experience/index.html

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