Web Directory
As wonderful as the Internet has become, an old-fashioned book can still be easier to use. So, in that spirit, we offer the following Web Directory as a way to help you get started on some new Web-surfing adventures. Listed in this directory are nearly a thousand Web sites, divided into about 140 different categories based on subject matter or general content.
Using the Web Directory is easy. If you are searching for something specific, try to think of where you might find that item in your telephone company's yellow pages. We have organized Web sites using a similar logic here, although the categories are tailored specifically to the Internet. To help you find specific topics, you can also refer to the Contents at the front of this book for a complete list of categories. Once you find a site that looks like it will have what you're looking for, type the URL for that site into the address bar of your Web browser. The URL appears above each listing, and usually starts with something like http://www . See Appendix A to learn more about URLs than you ever cared to know.
You'll also find this entire Web Directory on this book's CD-ROM as an HTML document. This means you can click any URL in theHTML version and be instantly transported to the sites youchoose. What could be easier? See Appendix C for more information on the Internet Bible CD-ROM and how to use it.
In addition to Web sites, we also include numerous newsgroups in this directory where we felt they were both appropriate and valuable. See Chapter 31 for more information on how to use a news client.
One caveat we will mention is that the ever-changing nature ofthe Internet means that some URLs in this directory may no longer work when you read this. If you cannot find a Web site listed here, try searching for it at one of the Web sites listed under "Search Engines."
However you choose to take advantage of it, this directory should prove to be both as valuable and entertaining as your journey across the World Wide Web. Happy surfing!
Acting
See also: Celebrities, Movies, Radio
Acting Workshop On-Line
http://www.execpc.com/~blankda/ acting2.html
AWOL, the Acting Workshop On-Line, is an excellent resource for actors of both stage and screen. The site has how-to articles, useful links, and more.
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
http://www.aftra.org/home.html
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is an AFL- CIOaffiliated union for people in news and broadcasting, entertainment, the recording business, commercials, and industrial media.
Film and Television Careers
Film and Television Careers offers a wealth of free information to help break into this exciting field.
Le Centre Du Silence
http://www.indranet.com/lcds.html
Interested in mime? Check out Le Centre Du Silence, a Web site devoted to the art ofmime, including information about training.
Screen Actors Guild
Wanna be in pictures? Better check out theScreen Actors Guild, a union for film actors.
news:alt.acting
This group seems reasonably free of spam, and offers interesting discussion regarding acting, with an emphasis on theater.
Agriculture
See also: Farming, Environment
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Check here to learn more about the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Includes agriculture news, disaster assistance information, links, and agency information.
Disaster assistance information is one service offered on the USDA home page.
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Learn all about sustainable agriculture at the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program from the University of California.
news:alt.sustainable.agriculture
This newsgroup covers sustainable agriculture, and you'll find quite a bit of discussion on organic farming as well.
AIDS
See also: Health
The American Foundation for AIDS Research
The American Foundation for AIDS Research is a leading nonprofit organization that supports AIDS research. Check here for news, conference and event schedules, or learn how to make a donation.
Celebrity AIDS Benefit Inc.
The Celebrity AIDS Benefit is dedicated to fundraising efforts for fighting the AIDS virus.
Community Programs for Clinical Research on AIDS
The Web site for the Community Programs for Clinical Research on AIDS is a great place to learn about research happening inyour community. The site contains research papers and other data, and links to community programs in your area.
Critical Path AIDS Project
The Critical Path AIDS Project is an outstanding resource for people who are doing research into this disease or are looking for other information. The Web site is low on high-tech frills, but high on real, usable information.
The Magic Johnson Foundation
The Magic Johnson Foundation is committed to raising money for AIDS education, prevention, and care, primarily for young people.
Pets Are Wonderful Support
Pets Are Wonderful Support is an organization that helps people with AIDS stay with and care for their pets. Learn more about the organization here.
news:sci.med.aids
This group is very heavy on the scientific content of AIDS-related medicine and practice.
Alcohol
See also: Cooking, Health
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics- anonymous.org
The Alcoholics Anonymous Web site is a starting place to learn more about this organization. The site is available in English, Spanish, and French.
Beers shots: Microscopic Views of Beers From Around the Worl
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/ beershots
The Recipe Exchange
http://pekkel.uthscsa.edu/Beer/Recipe/ recex2.html
Are you a home brewer that needs a new recipe? At the Recipe Exchange you can buy sell, trade, or even steal other recipes from an array of genres.
Stainless In Seattle
Stainless In Seattle offers a complete range of supplies for the home brewer.
Virtual Vineyards
Can't find just the right wine? Try Virtual Vineyards, a place to buy wine, food, gifts, or just learn more about wines. Check out their Wine and Food Trivia!
The Webtender: An On-Line Bartender
Can't remember how to mix that special drink? Try the Webtender: An On- Line Bartender, which has a searchable database of hundreds of drinks.
news:alt.food.wine
This group has some good discussions about wine, and is light on the spam content.
news:rec.food.drink.beer
Do you like beer? Find some interesting conversations about it here, as well as a number of anecdotes and impressions of past and present brews.
Animals
See also: Agriculture, Environment
Allpets.com
Allpets.com is an excellent online magazine and encyclopedia providing information about living with and caring for pets of all shapes and sizes. This is a great learning resource if you want to learn more about a given animal or breed.
Animal Network
Animal Network links to online versions of 14 popular pet magazines, including Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, Horse Illustrated, Bird Talk, Critters USA, and more.
The Arachnology Home Page
http://dns.ufsia.ac.be/Arachnology/ Arachnology.html
The Arachnology Home Page is a good place to start if you're interested in arachnids (spiders, scorpions, and what not). No insects here!
The Aviary
The Aviary is the ultimate online destination for lovers of birds.
The Humane Society of the UnitedStates
The Humane Society of the United States is a great resource for learning more about how you can share the world with animals. The site also contains links to the organization's regional offices across the United States.
Live Keiko Cam
http://www.aquarium.org/keikocam.ht
Check out the Live Keiko Cam to see live images (via spy cam) of the star of the Free Willy movie, who now lives at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
The OMSI Rat Cam
http://www.omsi.edu/sln/rat/cam/ home.html
The OMSI Rat Cam is one of those live spy cams, this one depicting rodentry from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
People for the Ethical Treatment ofAnimals
Serious about animal rights? Maybe you should check out an organization such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
World Wildlife Fund Global Network
If you're interested in learning more about how you can help preserve the world and its wildlife, check out the World Wildlife Fund Global Network page.
Worm World
Worm World is guaranteed to contain more than you ever wanted to know about worms. Learn about the different types of worms, body parts, how they can help as recyclers, and more fun stuff.
Yahoo!
This page in the Yahoo! directory serves as a quick link to animal humane organizations across the world, although most of the listings appear to be in the United States and Canada.
news:alt.binaries.pictures.animals
This newsgroup always has some spectacular animal photos posted. Definitely worth a look!
Anthropology and Archaeology
See also: Science
American Anthropological AssociationHomepage
If your work or research involves anthropology, you might want to check out the American Anthropological Association Homepage. The page covers information about the association, as well as ethics issues and other policies.
ArchNet
http://spirit.lib.uconn.edu/ArchNet
ArchNet is a product of the University of Connecticut, and serves as a sort of "virtual library" for archaeology on the Internet. A great place to start your research.
The Bureau of Applied Research inAnthropology
http://wacky.ccit.arizona.edu/~bara/ new0001.html
The Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology is an excellent place to learn about research, brought to you by the University of Arizona. The site also lists student opportunities in anthropological research.
Internet Archaeology
Internet Archaeology serves as an online journal for archaeological science. This is a good place to go for full-text, in-depth papers and articles.
Worldwide Email Directory ofAnthropologists
http://wings.buffalo.edu/academic/ department/anthropology/WEDA
WEDA is the Worldwide Email Directory of Anthropologists, a searchable database ofcontact information. This is a great resource if you need to talk to experts about your research.
news:alt.archaeology
Alt.archaeology usually has some interesting reading on the subject of archaeology. Most of it is even spelled correctly! The group has a medium level of spam content.
news:sci.anthropology
This group carries a great deal of current discussion on anthropology and the issues surrounding it. Like alt.archaeology, sci.anthropology gets a medium amount ofspam.
Archery
See also: Firearms
Archery Information Service
The Archery Information Service is a greatonline resource. The site contains links, tournament information, and other services.
Archery Mall
Want to shop online for archery products? Try the Archery Mall, which links to various manufacturers and businesses.
Bow-Pro Archery Equipment
http://bow-pro-archery.com/index.html
Bow-Pro Archery Equipment manufactures a variety of archery-related accessories.
International Archery Federation
FITA is the International Archery Federation, the world governing body for this sport. The Web site has news about the federation and sport, articles about events, and listings of current world records.
news:alt.archery
The alt.archery newsgroup is full of great discussions on archery- related topics, and is quite spam-free to boot!
news:rec.sport.archery
This newsgroup is also an excellent discussion venue and, like alt.archery, it doesn't have a huge spam problem.
Architecture
See also: Art
Architecture Through the Ages
http://library.advanced.org/10098
Architecture Through the Ages offers an online tour of architecture in various bygone cultures. Categories include Aztec, Cathedrals, Chinese, Classical, Egyptian, Greek, Mayan, and Roman.
Barn Again
http://www.agriculture.com/contents/ ba!/ba!.html
Do you love barns? Who doesn't? Check out Barn Again, an organization that is helping to preserve and restore historic farm buildings. The Web site contains news, "Barn Talk," and a picture gallery.
Castles of the World
Castles of the World has lots of pictures, links, and such.
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy
http://www.swcp.com/FLW/flw.html
Surf to the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy to learn about the buildings of this architectural master, and about efforts to preserve those that still remain.
The Homepage of Lighthouses
http://www.worldlights.com/world
The Homepage of Lighthouses is an excellent place to surf if you are at all interested in these illuminating structures. The site includes information about lighthouses around the world, a children's lighthouse coloring book, and more.
SPIRO
http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/query_ forms/browse_spiro_form.html
SPIRO is operated by UC Berkeley as an online collection of thousands of images of architecture from a wide variety of periods and genres. You can search by name, location, period, or topic, and view images with brief descriptions.
The World's Tallest Buildings Page
http://www.dcircle.com/wtb.html
The World's Tallest Buildings Page -- don't look down! More interesting than you might think.
news:alt.architecture
Alt.architecture offers discussion on architecture, from both a professional and layman's point of view.
Art
See also: Architecture, Museums, Photography
Aesthetics On-Line
Learn about the philosophy of art, art criticism, and aesthetics at Aesthetics On-Line.
Eyes on Art
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art/ art.html
Pacific Bell (yes, the phone company) has a fascinating Web site devoted to art called Eyes on Art. In addition to exhibiting various works, the site also suggests activities for you to explore and art to create on your own.
Museums.mdmi.com
Museums.mdmi.com may not have the most inventive name in the world, but it is an excellent place to link to other art and natural science museums on the Internet.
Words of Art
http://www.arts.ouc.bc.ca/fiar/ glossary/gloshome.html
Words of Art serves as an online glossary for the visual arts. This is a great place to learn about art, especially if you are just beginning to study art.
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Museums
http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/archive/ other/museums.html
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Museums provides a comprehensive collection of links to online museums throughout the world. The site is low-tech, but that just means you won't fall asleep waiting for it to load!
news:alt.binaries.pictures.fine-art
This newsgroup usually contains hundredsof fine-art images, free for youtodownload!
news:rec.arts.misc
This group has an eclectic mix of art discussion, and very little in the way of nonart spam.
Astrology
See also: Psychics, Unexplained Phenomenon
Asian Astrology
http://users.deltanet.com/~wcassidy/ astro/astroindex.html
Learn about Asian astrology here. The site also includes an Asian astrology bookstore.
Astrology Atlas Database
If you are an astrologer, check out the Astrology Atlas Database, available in English, French, and German. They'll know,of course, that you're coming.
Astrology, Psychic Stuff, and Skepticism
http://pibweb.it.nwu.edu/~pib/ astrol.ht
Are you interested in the history and origins of astrology, but aren't a believer? Check out the Astrology, Psychic Stuff, andSkepticism Web page.
Astrology Spot
Check your daily horoscope online at the Astrology Spot!
Fish in Space
Fish in Space has nothing to do with fish, per se, but among its interesting features is a sort of online magic eight-ball. Actually, it's called a "Magic Infinity-ball" (it's the copyright thing). Just ask yourself a question such as, "Will I finish writing this book before my deadline?" and click Go.
Jonathan Cainer's Zodiac Forecasts
http://stars.metawire.com/index.html
Jonathan Cainer's Zodiac Forecasts is a great place to check your horoscope. Daily and weekly horoscopes are available.
Used Karma
http://www.speakeasy.org/usedkarma
Used Karma is an interesting Web site. It touts itself as a "Planetary Guide to the Post-Modern World."
news:alt.astrology
Alt.astrology has a lot of conversation about astrology, and just enough spam to make things interesting.
Astronomy
See also: Science, Space
Arp's Catalog of Peculiar Galaxies
http://users.aol.com/arpgalaxy/ index.html
Tired of seeing the same old boring galaxies day in and day out? Surf on over to Arp's Catalog of Peculiar Galaxies, an excellent place to get information for research or casual browsing.
The Astronomy Café
http://www2.ari.net/home/odenwald/ cafe.html
The Astronomy Café is another excellent Web site if you're doing research. The site's author, Dr. Stan Odenwald, proclaims it to be "the Web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Includes a Q & A feature to help answer your astronomy and cosmology questions, too.
Astronomy Freeware and Shareware
http://www.cvc.org/astronomy/ freeware.ht
Astronomy Freeware and Shareware is just that. Get software to help you map the sky, learn more about a star's characteristics with the Hertzprung-Russell calculator, and more.
Star Journey
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ features/97/stars
Star Journey from National Geographic is a fun and educational way to explore the stars. Includes a lot of images and data from the Hubble space telescope.
news:sci.astro
Here is a very active newsgroup, full of astronomy and cosmology discussion. It's also a good place to ask your tough astronomy questions.
Automobiles
See also: Collectibles, Maps, Travel
AAA/CAA
At the AAA/CAA Web site you can learn about auto club benefits and services, and link to regional offices throughout the United States and Canada.
The Antique Automobile Club ofAmerica
The Antique Automobile Club of America claims to be the oldest and largest automobile historical society in the world. Learn about club events and activities, link to local clubs, and find other information.
Art Cars in Cyberspace
http://www.artcars.com/home.html
Art Cars in Cyberspace pretty much speaks for itself. Check out the cars, schedule of events, and roadside attractions.
Autoweb.com
Autoweb.com has classifieds, the Kelly Blue Book guide to used-car values, auto recall information, and a good buyers guide to new cars. The classified are not as extensive as Trader Online, but the rest of this site's content is very good.
Carpoint
Carpoint is part of the Microsoft Network, but you need not be an MSN member to take advantage of this huge resource. Find extensive auto- related information here.
Cars & Culture
Cars have become more than simple transportation devices. This phenomenon is celebrated and documented here at Cars & Culture.
ClassicNet
http://www.primenet.com/~komet/ classic/clascars.html
ClassicNet has some nice photos and links to a wide array of other auto sites.
Cosmic Ray Art Cars
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/ 1485/artcar.html
Can't get enough of those wacky art cars? Well, surf on over to Cosmic Ray Art Cars. This site also has an extensive collection of art car links.
National Motorists Association
The National Motorists Association helps you fight for your motorist rights. This organization was instrumental in toppling the 55 mph speed limit on U.S. highways. At this site you can learn about the association and get information about legislative and legal issues.
The Speedtrap Registry
One of the most famous Web sites of recent years has been this one, the Speedtrap Registry. Check here to find out where thetraps may be hidden along your next journey.
Trader Online
Trader Online has a large, easy-to-use database of vehicles for sale, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, aircraft, RVs, and heavy equipment.
Veggie Van
Interested in alternatively fueled cars? Check out the Web site of the Veggie Van, a van powered by vegetable oil that has toured the United States from coast to coast.
news:alt.autos
Literally hundreds of automobile-related newsgroups exist, but this one is as good a place to start as any. Also, some of the other "general interest" auto groups seem to break down into brand-bashing and flame- war venues as often as not.
Aviation
See also: Travel
Aviation: Air Freight
Airborne Express
http://www.airborne-express.com
Check out the Web site of Airborne Express, where you can track shipments and learn more about the company and its services.
DHL
Ship quickly all over the world with DHL. You can track shipments on the Web site, and they also provide a number of service bulletins for the countries DHL serves.
Federal Express
This is the official Federal Express Web site, where you can track packages, find the nearest drop box, or learn how to set up an account.
Guaranteed Mail Service
http://members.aol.com/agms/ jmexprs.ht
Need to send a letter to Russia or another country in the Commonwealth of Indepen-dent States? Check out Guaranteed Mail Service, which offers low-cost mail and courier services to these locations.
Aviation: Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines is one of the easier-to-use airline Web sites, which you'll appreciate if you need to check fare prices in a hurry.
Continental Airlines
Check out the home page of Continental Airlines to learn about fares or to book a flight. The site also has quite a few articles and travel tips.
Delta Airlines
Check the Web site of Delta Airlines and Delta SkyLinks for trip- planning help, ticket fares, and information about the frequent-flier program.
Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines has a nice looking Web site. Like most other airline sites, it offers online fare prices and online booking.
Southwest Airlines
If you're looking for a low air fare, you might want to check the Southwest Airlines Web site. This is especially important because some travel agents' computers do not check with Southwest when they search for fares.
TWA
Check out the latest from TWA, and keep your eyes peeled for special offers on air fares here.
United Airlines
The United Airlines Web page lets you plan and reserve your flights, and learn more about the company.
US Airways
The US Airways Web site offers travel and frequent-flyer program information, but you will not be able to check fare prices or reserve flights online.
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Virgin Atlantic Airways has a home page that makes checking fares and other travel information simple.
Aviation: Airports
The Airport Search Engine
http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de/~un9v/atm/ ase.html
The Airport Search Engine is a great way to find information on airports throughout the world. You can search for airports by city, country, or the three letter code assigned to most airports. Results return quickly, and then you can link to specific information about that airport, including ground transportation, lodging, a map of the terminal, and even an airport yellow pages.
Airports International
Airports International has links to over 400 airport Web sites around the world.
Aviation Internet Resources
Aviation Internet Resources (AIR) consists of links to aviation-related companies around the globe.
Yahoo!
http://www.yahoo.com/Business_and_ Economy/Companies/Travel/Airports
Most major airports now have Web sites that list information about flight schedules, weather, ground transport and other services, and parking information. Check Yahoo!'s list of airports to find the one where you're headed.
Aviation: Aircraft
The Aircraft Gallery
http://www.geocities.com/ CapeCanaveral/8585
The Aircraft Gallery contains photos, specs, and news on American and foreign military aircraft. You'll even find a chat room here!
Biplanes and Aviation
http://www.inlink.com/~skywolf
Do you like biplanes? If so, you'll probably like the Biplanes and Aviation Web site!
National Air and Space Museum
For a thorough source of information on aviation history, check out the Web page of the National Air and Space Museum, a part of the Smithsonian Institution.
Milestones of Flight is one of the many exhibit areas at the online site of the National Air and Space Museum.
Pegasus Fear of Flying Foundation
http://www.pegasus-fear-fly.com/ index.html
According to Pegasus, one out of every tenAmericans is afraid to fly. For those afflicted millions, Pegasus Fear of Flying Foundation provides support and training to help overcome aerophobia.
Bell Rocket Man
http://www.macronet.com/~rocketman
We're not sure if this really qualifies as aircraft, but the Web site of the Bell Rocket Man is an intriguing look into the history of this man nonetheless. William P. Suitor is the guy who has flown those rocket pack things in movies, the Super Bowl, and the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Ryan Kirk's Ultimate Skunk Works Site
http://www.geocities.com/ CapeCanaveral/Lab/3993
Are you interested in the world's top-secret spy planes? You'll find lots of great photos and information on such exotic aircraft as the SR- 71, U-2, and the F-117 Stealth Fighter at Ryan Kirk's Ultimate Skunk Works Site.
Banking
See also: Business, Finance
Bank Rate Monitor
Check the Bank Rate Monitor for the latest in mortgage, credit card, loan, savings, and other interest rates offered by banks.
BankSite
BankSite is an online banking directory for consumers. It provides information about banking in general, and links to specific bank Web sites throughout the world. The site also has a "One Minute Loan Test" where you can figure out what kind of a loan you are probably eligible for.
The CO-OP ATM Directory
http://www.theco-op.org/index-all.html
The CO-OP ATM Directory helps you locate ATMs in one of 15 states listed.
FDIC
FDIC, the government agency that insures many bank deposits, has a consumer information page located here. It's packed with valuable information..
Federal Reserve Bank
http://www.bog.frb.fed.us/otherfrb.ht
Link from the Federal Reserve Bank to one of the 12 districts throughout the United States.
MasterCard/Cirrus ATM locator
Need to find an automated teller machine nearby? You can find one easily with the MasterCard/Cirrus ATM locator. You can also link to other MasterCard business and consumer resources from this site.
Online Banking Report
http://www.onlinebankingreport.com/ fullserv.html
Are you considering online banking? Read the Online Banking Report to find out which banks provide what services, and then link to those banks. This site also has some useful tips and tricks for successful online banking.
Bed and Breakfasts
See also: Travel
American Bed & Breakfast Association
The Web site of the American Bed & Breakfast Association is a great place to start for finding B&Bs all over the country. All listed inns are rated.
The Bed & Breakfast Encyclopedia
http://homearts.com/affil/ahi/main/ ahihome.ht
The Bed & Breakfast Encyclopedia lists thousands of inns all over the United States and Canada.
The Border to Border Bed & Breakfast Directory
The Border to Border Bed & Breakfast Directory lists B&Bs throughout California, Oregon, and Washington, including descriptive entries, links, and contact information.
Find a romantic getaway at sites such as the Border to Border Bed & Breakfast Directory.
Go Native!
Go Native! is one of the largest online databases available for finding a bed and breakfast. The listings generally only give you contact information, but you'll find over 8,000 listings.
Triple One Travel Directory
Triple One Travel Directory lists a number of B&Bs, vacation rentals, adventure tour operators, and other travel services.
Bicycles
See also: Outdoors, Parks
The BikePlan Source
The BikePlan Source is a place to learn about the efforts of this bicycle advocacy group, and what you can do to be a part ofit.
Exploratorium's Science of Cycling
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling
Want to learn more about the science ofcycling? You'll appreciate the Exploratorium's Science of Cycling page, which is nicely designed and full of great information.
GearHead
GearHead is a "Mountain Bike Cyberzine" with news, product news and reviews, and sports information.
The International Mountain Bicycling Association
http://www.outdoorlink.com/imba
The Web site for The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a good place to find news and club information.
Stolen Bike Registry
http://www.telalink.net/~cycling/ stolen.html
Lost yer bike? Let someone know about it at the Stolen Bike Registry. Even the site owners acknowledge that the likelihood of ever seeing a stolen bike again is slim, but this is a good idea nonetheless, and it's a free service.
Boats
See also: Outdoors
The Accessory Warehouse
The Accessory Warehouse is a complete online shopping source for all your personal watercraft needs.
American Sailing Association
http://www.american-sailing.com
The American Sailing Association concentrates its efforts on sailing education, and provides training throughout North America and the Caribbean.
By-The-Sea
By-The-Sea is an online boating magazine -- and it has an excellent name! The site contains numerous articles, a lot of product information, and other reader services.
The Internet Waterway
The Internet Waterway is a thorough resource for boating and watersports information on the Internet. The site contains links to information about almost every aspect of being on or around the water.
Personal Watercraft Illustrated Online
Personal Watercraft Illustrated Online is afull Web version of this watercraft magazine.
news:rec.boats
This newsgroup discusses everything from personal watercraft to the Titanic. Very little if any spam.
Books
See also: Art
Amazon.com!
Amazon.com! claims to be Earth's biggest bookstore, and we can hardly disagree. If you can't find it here, it probably doesn't exist in print! Or at least, it's not available.
Banned Books Online
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/People/spok/ banned-books.html
Surf to Banned Books Online to learn about banned books in U.S. and world history. Some of the listings might surprise you!
Barnes and Noble
This is the online version of the famous Barnes and Noble bookstores. The site has regular specials, a book search capability, and author information.
Bonfire of Liberties
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/ bonfireindex.html
Bonfire of Liberties is a fascinating site that talks about book burning in history, and the many faces of censorship.
#CB Online Reading Club
http://www.mozzie.com/bookclub.ht
The #CB Online Reading Club chooses monthly reading selections for its members. A mailing list is available where members can communicate and discuss the selections of the month. This is a great concept!
IDG Books Worldwide Online
Surf on over to the Web site for this book's publisher at IDG Books Worldwide Online! See what's new from the leading publisher of computer books in the land!
Visit IDG Books Online to learn about the publisher's latest offerings!
Ingram Book Group
Ingram Book Group is a large book wholesaler. Check out its A-list to see which titles are selling the fastest!
The Libyrinth
http://rpg.net/quail/libyrinth
The Libyrinth is a fascinating site for the lover of literature. Worship the words online here!
news:rec.arts.books
As with many other topics, literally hundreds of newsgroups exist to discuss various aspects of books, from specific authors to whole genres. This group usually has some stimulating conversation about various works, but has a moderate spam content.
Bowling
Bowlersguide.com
Bowlersguide.com serves as an information resource for anyone who is preparing to buy a bowling ball. Check here to learn all about your new ball before you buy.
Bowling Tournaments, The Official Pageof Amateur Bowling
Bowling Tournaments, The Official Page of Amateur Bowling is an invaluable resource for bowlers looking for tournaments to enter. The site also lists a number of useful links, and sponsors a weekly bowling chat.
news:alt.sport.bowling
Find lots of in-depth discussion among bowlers in this low-spam newsgroup.
Business
See also: Banks, Finance
Business Resource Center
The Business Resource Center is a great source for the small-business owner or self-employed person. The site has a heavy emphasis on legislative issues and some useful articles to help you get started.
Business Wire
Business Wire is a wire service for business news, which means that you might hear it here first!
Home Office Association of America
The Home Office Association of America is dedicated to people who work at home full time or telecommute. The site includes their newsletter, ideas, and links to other useful sites.
Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration is an arm of the U.S. government working to help America's small businesses. Look here for more information on what they can do, including legislative information and disaster relief.
Camping
See also: Outdoors
Benz's Campground Directory
http://personal.cfw.com/~benz/camp.ht
Benz's Campground Directory is low-tech but easy to use and full of useful information. The site includes listings for thousands of campgrounds in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Camping-USA!
Camping-USA! offers a searchable database of various campgrounds.
KOA Home Page
The KOA Home Page is the official site of Kampgrounds of America. Find a campground and learn how to make your reservation right away!
National Forest Service Campgrounds
Here's a guide to National Forest Service Campgrounds throughout the United States, courtesy of GORP (The Great Outdoor Recreational Pages).
Songs for Scouts
http://www.macscouter.com/Songs
What to do late at night, sitting by the campfire? Why, sing a campfire song from the Songs for Scouts Web page! Maybe you'll gravitate toward the "Gross Songs."
Candy
See also: Cooking, Food
Bean Tasting
http://www.meddybemps.com/3.3.html
No one laughs at wine connoisseurs, so why should we laugh at jelly bean connoisseurs? Find out about this fine art at Bean Tasting, a Web site devoted to the "Ritual & Romance" surrounding this tasty activity.
The International PEZ Collectors Association
You knew someone had to do it, and they did. The International PEZ Collectors Association supports this Web page, which pays homage to these fun little candy dispensers.
Unofficial Marshmallow Peep Page
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~ejack/ peep.html
If the Unofficial Marshmallow Peep Page is not proof positive that Web pages are devoted to everything, then what is? This page is devoted to the history, literature, peep facts, and images regarding these squishy marshmallow treats.
Celebrities
See also: Acting, Movies
Celebrity Web
Celebrity Web has some truly outstanding celebrity photos in its collection.
The Couch
The Couch is Castboy's Gateway to Hollywood. This site contains strange and bad photos of various celebrities.
The Internet Movie Database
http://us.imdb.com/search.html
The Internet Movie Database lets you search for actors, actresses, directors, and crew in its database.
The Internet Movie Database is a great place to get the scoop on your favorite movie celebs!
news:alt.gossip.celebrities
This newsgroup can actually be a fun place to participate in celeb gossip, and it doesn't have quite as much spam as do most of the other celebrity newsgroups. And you don't even have to be a celebrity to participate!
Cellular Communication
Airtouch Communications
Airtouch Communications is a major provider of cellular services. Its home page contains information about the company and its services, as well as employment opportunities.
America One
America One provides affordable cellular phones and service in various states across the United States.
Cellular One
Check with Cellular One for nationwide cellular service. The site also links you to the company's regional operations.
GTE
GTE offers a wide variety of communications services, including cellular services.
Motorola
Motorola is a leader in cellular communication (and modems, too), and its Web site helps you learn more about the company's products and services. You might even find your next job here!
Chat
See also: Communities
Café Utne
Café Utne celebrates the fine art of conversation. Stimulating conversation is almost always happening here.
The Chat Junkie Headquarters
The Chat Junkie Headquarters doesn't actually have any chat rooms, but it is a great place to find links to places that do.
Chatter's Jargon Dictionary
http://www.tiac.net/users/scg/ jargpge.ht
Confused by all the jargon and weird speech happening in chat rooms? Check out the Chatter's Jargon Dictionary, a useful Web site with a huge listing of words, phrases, and abbreviations.
GeoCities Chat
http://www.geocities.com/features/ chat
This forum has dozens of chat rooms to choose from, covering a wide range of interests.
Parent City
Parent chat rooms here include discussions with experts and fellow parents.
Talk City
Talk City has one of the largest selections of chat rooms on the Internet. Its home page lists the chat rooms, and each listing displays a number indicating how many people are currently logged on to each chat.
Talk City offers a wide variety of chat rooms.
Women's Wire
Women's Wire is part of Women.com, an online community for women. Women's Wire offers a number of fascinating chat rooms to choose from.
Children
See also: Education, Parenting, Schools, Toys
CyberKids
CyberKids is very cool! This online magazine is by and for kids, bur grown-ups will enjoy it too!
Mr. Edible Starchy Tuber Head
http://winnie.acsu.buffalo.edu/ potatoe
Mr. Edible Starchy Tuber Head looks suspiciously like a popular toy patterned after a potato, and acts like him too. Create your own unique Starchy Tuber Head online here!
KIDLINK
KIDLINK is a useful site that links kids (up to age 15) from around the world in online dialog. Communication is facilitated through mailing lists, chats, and art exhibition sites.
KidNews
http://www.vsa.cape.com/~powens
Surf to KidNews to check news and articles by and for -- you guessed it -- kids!
Kids' World
Kids' World is full of entertaining and educational activities. Each section has a suggested age level so that surfers can get the most out of their visit.
Nye Labs Online
Check out the coolest Science Guy on the planet, Bill Nye, at Nye Labs Online! We can't imagine a funner way to learn about science than with Bill Nye, the Science Guy.
Yahooligans!
Yahooligans! is a spin-off of Yahoo!, designed specifically with younger cybersurfers in mind. But best of all, it's not just for kids!
Christmas
Christmas.com
Christmas.com has a wide variety of information about Christmas around the world.
Christmas Haiku
http://www.crew.umich.edu/~brinck/ poetry/xmas-haiku.html
Read any good Christmas haiku lately? Check out Christmas haiku poetry at the Haiku Habitat for many seasonal poems.
Clip Art
See also: Computers: Internet, Desktop Publishing
Barry's Clip Art Server
Barry's Clip Art Server has hundreds of free clip art images for you to download.
ClipArtConnection.com
http://www.ist.net/clipart/index.html
ClipArtConnection.com offers a huge selection of free clip art. Items are arranged in alphabetical categories, and the site also contains some links.
Cool Graphics on the Web
http://little.fishnet.net/~gini/cool
Cool Graphics on the Web claims to have 500,000 free images available for download. Please forgive your humble authors for not counting them more precisely.
news:alt.binaries.clip-art
This newsgroup always has some nice clip art for you to download for free, and you can also use the group to request special images.
Clothing
See also: Shopping
Doughboys!
Doughboys! features camping supplies and military surplus items, including a lot of surplus clothing.
Joe Boxer
The Joe Boxer Web site has the interesting distinction of being the first marketing-type Web site on the Internet. It is, well, interesting, and is sure to either severely entertain or severely frustrate you.
Levi Straus & Co.
If you like jeans (and who doesn't?) you know Levi Straus & Co. Its official Web site includes company history and product information. Replace those worn out dungarees!
L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean offers shopping online at its Web site, with overnight shipping available.
The Ultimate Outlet Home Page
http://www.ultimate-outlet.com/bin/ sct/ultimate/index.html
The Ultimate Outlet Home Page features some great deals on clothing and accessories from the Spiegel catalog.
Coffee
www.coffeefind.com
Can't find just the right coffee hangout in your town? Check out www.coffeefind.com, which helps you search for coffee businesses around the country.
Coffee Talk
Do you really love coffee? Maybe you'll like Coffee Talk, an online magazine devoted to this dark drink.
Extreme Coffee, Inc.
Extreme Coffee, Inc. offers high-caffeine coffees for the terminally tired. Learn more or buy online!
Trojan Room Coffee Machine
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/coffee/coffee.html
Truly a classic of the Web, the Trojan Room Coffee Machine is a spy cam that let's you see the Trojan Room's coffee pot. Rumor has it that this site was developed so that people here could check to see if there was coffee in the pot before they got up from their computers.
Collectibles
See also: Hobbies
H.O. Slotcar Collector's Website
http://members.aol.com/hifisapien/ slotcars.ht
Can't get enough of those great little electric slot cars you got for Christmas? Surf on over to the H.O. Slotcar Collector's Website to find out more about collecting and racing these exciting models.
The M & L Collectors Exchange Market
This site is a good place to buy, sell, and trade a wide variety of collectibles. For sale items are broken down into some useful categories and are generally easy touse.
The Toymart
The Toymart has a pretty low-tech Web site, but it has some really neat stuff for sale. Prices on its automotive-related items are very reasonable!
Comics
The Comic Zone
http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics
The Comic Zone features a number of comic strips for your enjoyment, including Peanuts, Dilbert, Robotman, and others.
ComicsWorld
http://www.farrsite.com/cw/index.html
ComicsWorld is an online resource for comics and the comics industry.
Happy Shadows Press
Happy Shadows Press offers comics with strange and often dark humor.
WebComics
WebComics features over 40 online daily and weekly comic strips.
news:rec.arts.comics.strips
This group includes discussion about various comic strips, and has very little spam.
Communities
See also: Chat, Cultures
Angelfire
Angelfire is a newer entry into the online community world. It offers free Web page space, and a number of other resources to help you develop your Web page.
Café Utne
Café Utne celebrates the fine art of conversation. You'll find a heavy emphasis on chat and forums here.
GeoCities
GeoCities offers free Web page space, free e-mail services, chat, community areas, and more. This is one of the largest online communities in existence.
GeoCities is one of the largest online communities.
Parent Soup
Parent Soup is an online community dedicated to parents of kids of all ages. Consult with experts, chat with others, or show off pictures of your kids!
Talk City
Talk City is mainly chat oriented. If you feel like talking, this is the community for you!
Tripod
Another great online community to join is Tripod, which offers free Web page space and other services. Find your own place in one of its "Pods."
The Well
The Well is one of the oldest online communities on the Internet. Chat, conference, or even get Internet access from the Well.
Women.com
Women.com is a community specifically geared for women. Check out Women's Wire, Beatrice's Web Guide, and Healthy Ideas!
Computers
Computers: E-mail
Bigfoot
Bigfoot is both a free e-mail site and a people-search engine. Bigfoot also provides e-mail forwarding. But sorry -- no Sasquatch here!
Eudora
This is the Web site for Eudora, a standalone e-mail client. On the site's main page, you can learn about the client or connect to another page where you can download the version of Eudora you want.
Hotmail
Hotmail offers free Web-based e-mail services. Surf to this Web site to learn how you can sign up.
iForward
Need your mail forwarded? Check out iForward to find out how, as well as learn how to avoid ever having to change your e-mail address again!
Juno
Find out how to get free e-mail from Juno here! It's a very popular service.
MailCity
MailCity is another excellent Web-based free e-mail service. Access it from any Internet connection!
Net@ddress
Get free e-mail via Net@ddress. Check your mail from any Internet connection.
RocketMail
Yahoo! has its own free e-mail service called RocketMail.
Vivian Neou's List of Lists
Vivian Neou's Web site is a no-frills affair, but it contains the "List of Lists," a list of tens of thousands of e-mail lists, searchable by subject and content. Here's a great place to find a list that you're interested in.
Computers: Hardware
56k.com
Has all the confusion about 56 Kbps modems got you spinning? A good place to learn more about this modem technology is here at 56k.com. The site offers news, buyers guides, and some exhaustive primers to help you sort it all out.
AMD
The AMD Web site is the place to start if you want to learn more about AMD's CPUs. The K6 can be an affordable alternative to Intel CPUs.
Byte Runner Technologies
Byte Runner Technologies builds high-speed I/O serial cards for PCs. Its products can quickly expand the number of peripherals you can hook up to your computer.
Crucial Technology
Crucial Technology specializes in PC memory. Buy SIMMs and DIMMs online, learn how the chips are made, and even find some volume discounts!
Dell Computer
Surf to Dell Computer to find your next PC, check the price, and buy it!
Egghead Computer
Egghead Computer is a complete source for buying hardware and software on theWeb!
Epson
The Epson Web site is the place to learn about Epson printers, imaging products, storage devices, and hand-held PCs.
Evergreen Technologies
So you say your old computer is too slow, but you can't afford to deep- six the whole thing and buy a new system? Well, surf on over to Evergreen Technologies and check out its CPU upgrade packages that make speeding up an old PC easy!
Gateway 2000
The Gateway 2000 Web site is another great place to find your next PC. You can also find online tech support for the Gateway PC you already bought!
Global Village Communications
Global Village Communications offers a variety of communications products, including modems, for computers. Learn more about its products here.
Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard is renowned for its outstanding printers, imaging devices, and computers. Surf here for product information, find technical support, or learn more about the company in general.
Hitachi
Surf to Hitachi's Web site to learn about its monitors, imaging devices, and laptops. This Web site does not offer online sales, but it does have quite a bit of product information.
IBM
IBM helped to create the PC revolution. Surf to its Web site to find out what the company is doing now!
Intel
The Intelhome page is a good place to find information about Intel's latest products. The site contains numerous links to technical documents that you can download.
Iomegazine
Iomegazine is the Web site of Iomega, makers of mass storage devices. Check here to learn more about Jaz, Zip, and Ditto disk drives.
Lexmark
Lexmark specializes in printers for business applications. Check here to learn more about what the company has to offer, or even to get online technical support.
Micron
Micron offers a huge assortment of PCs, from powerful servers to compact notebooks. Check here to see what's available, order online, or obtain technical support.
Microtek
Need more information or tech support for Microtek scanners? Check out the company's Web site, which also contains some interesting stories and testimonials from people using Microtek scanners in the real world.
NEC
NEC produces a dizzying array of communications products, as well as monitors, printers, fax machines, and more.
Sun Microsystems
Get support, product and consulting information, learn about Java, and more at the Web site of Sun Microsystems.
UMAX
Surf here to learn about such UMAX products as scanners, digital cameras, network adapters, memory, and even whole computers.
Computers: Internet
See also: Chat, Communities, Search Engines
BrowserWatch
http://browserwatch.internet.com
BrowserWatch provides the latest information and news pertaining to the world of Web browsers, including ActiveX controls, plug-ins, and other emerging technologies.
Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems offers a great variety of products and services to solve tough Internet networking issues.
Developer.com
Developer.com is a source of information for professional Web developers. It includes a reference library, news, useful links, and more.
Electric Minds
Electric Minds is a fascinating site that explores and celebrates the art of conversation on the Internet.
The FCC Access Charge Reform Page
The FCC Access Charge Reform Page is the place to look for information on government activities as they pertain to Internet Service Providers.
HotWired
HotWired is an online version of Wired magazine. The site has a high-tech look (with terrible color choices), yet loads in a reasonable amount of time. Find the cutting edge of the Internet covered here!
HTML Station
Have a question about Web publishing? Surf to the HTML Station, an excellent resource for HTML authors. Full specifications and many useful tips make this site invaluable.
The Internet International Ad Hoc Committee
The Internet International Ad Hoc Committee was responsible for organizing the Internet's domain name system.
MIT Media Lab
The MIT Media Lab is always working on some Internet-related research project.
NetLingo
Are you getting lost in this mess of jargon and scuttlebutt that is the language of the Internet? Bring your questions to the NetLingo site, where you can search for a term and read its definition. NetLingo keeps a list of new terms on its main page, making it easier to keep up with new terms as they surface.
Netscape
Surf to the Netscape home page to learn about this popular Internet browser.
The Palace
The Palace offers Web-based communications clients that can be used for chat, conferencing, and other methods of live conversation. The Palace puts special emphasis on ways that its products can beused for commerce.
W3C
A question we sometimes forget to ask is, "Who is responsible for making the Web what it is today?" The W3C, the World Wide Web Consortium, is responsible. This is the place to learn about standards and tools used on the Web.
Stroud's Consummate Winsock Applications
Need the ultimate resource for Internet Winsock software? Surf to Stroud's Consummate Winsock Applications (Stroud's CWS).
Your Own Personal Net
Your Own Personal Net is part search engine, part news service, and part directory. Find a lot of site reviews and live event listings here.
Computers: News and Reference
CNET.COM
CNET.COM is easily one of the largest news and information sources about computers on the Web. Get the latest technology news, or browse through the many c|net services. This is a good place to come if you need to learn more about PC hardware and software.
Sandy Bay Software's PC Webopaedia
http://www.sandybay.com/pc-web/ index.html
Sandy Bay Software's PC Webopaedia is a great place to go if you don't understand certain terms or concepts related to computers. Each definition also includes links to related Web sites.
SUPPORTHELP.COM
SUPPORTHELP.COM contains a database ofsupport addresses and phone numbers for literally thousands of vendors in the industry.
The USB Home Page
The USB Home Page is the best place to start if you need to find technical information on the Universal Serial Bus and connecting hardware.
Computers: Software
Corel
Learn about software from Corel here, such as WordPerfect, Paradox, CorelDRAW, Quattro Pro, and even some freebies!
Galt Shareware Zone
Surf to the Galt Shareware Zone for thousands of downloadable files. Check out the Software Spotlight!
Intuit, Inc.
Surf to the Web site of Intuit, Inc. to learn about the company's products, including TurboTax, Quicken, Quick Books, and more.
JIAN
JIAN offers a variety of useful software for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Its Web site offers secure online ordering, product information, and technical support.
Microsoft
Microsoft produces a variety of software such as word processors, spreadsheets, games, operating systems . . . perhaps you've heard of them? The Web site contains a great deal of software and utilities that you can download for free, as well as helpful information for Windows and other Microsoft products.
Superkids Educational Software Review
Superkids Educational Software Review provides information and reviews of popular educational software. This is a comprehensive source to help you find the right educational software before you spend your money.
TUCOWS
TUCOWS is one of the largest sites for Internet software. Find it all here!
TUCOWS offers a huge selection of downloadable Internet software.
Tuneup.com
Tuneup.com has thousands of updated drivers and other utilities designed to make your PC run better.
WinSite
WinSite claims to be the planet's largest archive of Windows software. Find games, utilities, and other useful applications.
Cooking
See also: Dieting, Restaurants
Epicurious
Looking for an outstanding collection of recipes? Try Epicurious, with over 6,500 hundred recipes from the pages of Bon Appétit and Gourmet magazines.
Lawrence Wheeler's Favorite MexicanRecipes
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/ 9632/mexican.html
Lawrence Wheeler's Favorite Mexican Recipes Web page has some truly hideous color choices in its layout, but the recipes are great!
Recipe Archive Index
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mjw/recipes
The Recipe Archive Index serves as anarchive for recipes posted to the rec.food.recipes newsgroup. This site hasahuge archive of tasty dishes.
Searchable Online Archive of Recipes
http://soar.berkeley.edu/recipes
SOAR is a Searchable Online Archive of Recipes. The site has almost 40,000 recipes cataloged, and you can either search for a specific dish or browse through its easy-to-use directory.
Virtual Vittles
http://www.netmegs.com/~vittles
Tired of eating the same old thing, week in and week out? Surf on over to Virtual Vittles, which posts new recipes every week!
news:rec.food.recipes
Rec.food.recipes is a great place to pick up new food ideas, ask questions, or post your own favorites. This newsgroup has little or no spam -- including the edible kind.
Crafts
See also: Art, Hobbies
BeadNet
http://www.mcs.net/~simone/ beadnet.html
BeadNet is an amazing resource for anything you've ever wanted to know about beading. The site includes discussion, project ideas, links, history, tips, and more.
Ceramica On Line
http://www.dinamica.it/col/english/ homei.ht
Ceramica On Line is devoted to the many aspects of working with ceramics. Lots of good information here!
Fremlin's Forgery
http://www.siriusweb.com/Fremlin
Fremlin's Forgery contains tutorials, images, and links related to the art of blacksmithing. Download anvil sounds, too!
International Internet Leathercrafter'sGuild
The International Internet Leathercrafter's Guild has a wealth of information regarding the art of working leather. Check it out!
The International Internet Leathercrafter's Guild
The Knapper's Corner
http://www.eskimo.com/~knapper
The Knapper's Corner is dedicated to the art of flint knapping. Surf here to learn how to make your own arrow heads and other tools, and to get information about various "Knap-ins" and other events related to thisart.
National Quilting Association
http://www.his.com/~queenb/nqa/nqa. index.html
If you want information about quilting, check out the National Quilting Association Web site.
Online Origami
http://members.aol.com/stamm/ index.html
If you've ever gotten a thrill out of folding paper, then you ought to check out Online Origami. The site has links, information about various organizations, and patterns for making your own origami designs.
Stamp City
The art of rubber stamping is growing rapidly, and you can learn more about it at Stamp City. This site contains tips, techniques, links, and more!
Credit
See also: Banking, Business, Finance
American Express
http://www.americanexpress.com
American Express offers credit-related information on its Web site, as well as a large online travel service, business services, and financial services.
Credit Chequers
Credit Chequers offers online consumer credit reports, and other credit- related services.
Debt Counselors of America
Debt Counselors of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers deal with debt. Includes counseling information and reports about credit fraud and scams.
Equifax
Equifax is a large credit reporting bureau for businesses. Consumers can also order their own credit reports online.
MasterCard International
Learn more about these credit cards, get personal and business financial information, locate ATMs, and more at the MasterCard International home page.
Trans Union Corporation
Trans Union Corporation is another credit reporting bureau. Consumers can learn about and order credit reports online, and explore a full range of business services.
Visa International
Surf to the official Visa International Web site to find product and service information, news about Visa-sponsored events (which is almost everything), and some valuable consumer tips. This site even includes a helpful ATM locator!
Cultures
See also: Art, Communities, Religion
American Association of Baby Boomers
Were you born between the years 1946 and1964? You might want to check out theAmerican Association of Baby Boomers. Its Web site includes baby- boomer news, interesting facts about the year you were born, and information aboutthe association.
Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library
http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVLAsian/ VLAbout.html
The Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library provides cultural and country information, links, and a variety of other resources.
The Burning Man Project
Burning Man has become something of a counterculture revolution, and you can learn more about it (including upcoming events) at the Burning Man Project. Don't know what the Burning Man Project? Set your surf-sites here.
Central & Eastern European Languages
http://www.cusd.claremont.edu/~tkroll/ EastEur/index.html
Are you heading to Eastern Europe any time soon? Pick up some basic phrases in 14 different languages at the Central & Eastern European Languages Web site.
Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture
The Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture is just that. Surf here to learn about the history, food, music, and traditions of this fascinating culture.
Explore the Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture.
Encyclopedia Polynesia
http://www.nidlink.com/~scribe/ polynese.html
Encyclopedia Polynesia is an information source on Polynesian myths, folklore, and tall tales.
Journal X
Journal X always includes some humorous bits and discussion for anyone who feels like they are part of the Generation X culture.
Native American Resources
The Native American Resources Web page has an excellent collection of links to various tribal home pages, Native American organizations, government and educational resources, and information pertaining to art and culture.
NativeWeb
NativeWeb is dedicated to native peoples around the world. The site includes many links, job listings, event schedules, and more.
NetNoir
NetNoir is the "Black Network," and provides information on entertainment, news, people, business, politics, and more.
NomadNet
http://www.users.interport.net/ ~mmaren/africalist.html
NomadNet contains links to a variety of African resources and Web sites. Link to the African culture that you're studying here.
Dance
See also: Acting, Art, Music
The Ballet Archive
http://www.kuwayama.com/balletarchive
The Ballet Archive provides a database of ballet abstracts and summaries.
The Dance Page
http://www.grin.net/~sae2/dancpart/ dancetop.ht
Love is in the air at the Dance Page, which provides steps for various dances, dance links, and more.
Dancer's Delight
http://www.msu.edu/user/okumurak
Break dancing lives at Dancer's Delight! You can also learn more about Hip-Hop, Popping, House, and Japanese Rap (?!) here.
The Worldwide DancePages Directory
http://emporium.turnpike.net/~dpd/ index.ht
The Worldwide DancePages Directory links to sites all over the world specializing in modern dance. Learn about choreographers, dance companies, and arts festivals here.
Dating
See also: Marriage, Relationships
Brenda's Dating Advice for Geeks
http://home.earthlink.net/~brendar
Brenda's Dating Advice for Geeks is designed specifically for the -- ahem -- computer industry. Very cool and entertaining site, with personals!
The Dating Patterns Analyzer
http://www.cam.org/~jmauld/English/ dateanal.html
The Dating Patterns Analyzer lets you fill out a survey, and then analyzes your dating habits and determines what makes you happy.
Match.com
Match.com offers a complete online matchmaking and dating service for just $9.95, with thousands of new people signing in every week!
Mix'n Match
Mix'n Match is another online dating resource, with personals, chat rooms, polls, articles, and more.
Swoon
Swoon is not a dating service (although it does have personals). Instead, think of it as a news service that covers "Dating, Mating, and Relating" as they put it. Swoon includes some celebrity gossip as well.
Yahoo! Classifieds
http://classifieds.yahoo.com/ personals.html
Yahoo! Classifieds offers a free place for you to post and view personals. The database is searchable by city or state, and you can even look at nationwide ads!
Death and Dying
The End of Life
http://www.npr.org/programs/death
National Public Radio produced a documentary on "The End of Life," and that program is chronicled here. Includes transcripts and other resources.
Invincible Summer
http://home.earthlink.net/~jimncarol/ ilm.ht
Invincible Summer offers support for people who have lost their one or more oftheir children.
The Preplanning Network
The Preplanning Network helps you prepare ahead of time for the inevitable. Lots of useful info.
Suicide @ rochford.org
http://www.rochford.org/suicide
Suicide @ rochford.org is a valuable resource for information about suicide prevention and education. Check the Web site to find out about emergency help.
Willowgreen
http://www.opn.com/willowgreen
Willowgreen provides information pertaining to bereavement, grief, coping with loss, and personal inspiration in times of sorrow.
Deep Silliness
See also: Silliness
Looney Links
http://www.lunaticlounge.com/ looneylinks
Looney Links is a strong candidate for best compendium of weird sites on the Web. A subpage of the Lunatic Lounge, a great humor site, Looney Links offers an astonishing variety of just plain weirdness.
The Useless Pages
http://www.go2net.com/internet/ useless
The Useless Pages is the granddaddy of time-wasting metasites. Through the Useless Pages you'll find a virtually unlimited melange of strange, wonderful, stupid, offensive, and/or hilarious Web sites for your endless distraction.
Wonders of the Web
http://web.wt.net/~psherr/fun_ sites.ht
This site features a vast host of wacky, weird, or just plain silly sites ranging from the Anticheese Hamster Liberation Alliance to the World Wide Web Ouija.
Desktop Publishing
See also: Clip art
Adobe Territory
http://dtphelp.com/adobe/index.html
Adobe Territory is the place to go with your questions or help needs for the popular Adobe publishing products.
Bright Ideas Magazine
Bright Ideas Magazine is a resource for the desktop publisher. The magazine offers fonts, backgrounds, images, and of course, bright ideas.
The Corel Room
The Corel Room is an excellent resource ifyou use Corel software for desktop publishing.
The Desktop Publishers Journal
The Desktop Publishers Journal is an online version of this print magazine. The site contains selected articles and some useful links from its print magazine.
Ideabook
Ideabook is a great online source of images, artwork, ideas, and news. Worth alook!
Julian Foster's Printing Tips Page
Julian Foster's Printing Tips Page provides pages and pages of helpful tips that help you output your documents to outside printers more effectively.
Paper Direct
Need some cool paper? Of course you do, especially if you plan to do any desktop publishing. Check out Paper Direct to see some of the neat things the company has to offer.
news:comp.text.desktop
This newsgroup is a little quiet compared to some others, but what you will find is very useful.
Dieting
See also: Cooking, Fitness, Health
Ask the Dietitian
You can get answers to a variety of nutrition questions at Ask the Dietitian.
The Calorie Control Council
The Calorie Control Council is an industry group for businesses that help people with dieting needs. This site contains a lot of educational material regarding health and dieting.
Diettalk
Diettalk offers many useful resources, but perhaps the most interesting are the chat rooms they host, where you can talk live with others about dieting issues.
Low Fat Living
Low Fat Living has recipes and other information designed to help you reduce fat and live healthier!
Weight Loss Control Center Home Page
Get daily tips on dieting from the Weight Loss Control Center Home Page.
news:alt.support.diet
This newsgroup is an excellent place to discuss dieting issues and find out what others have to say.
Disabled Services
See also: Health
The Disabilities Awareness WebringNetwork
http://www.users.cts.com/crash/c/ calemont/dawn.html
The Disabilities Awareness Webring Network is a ring of Web sites that promote disability awareness. Includes support groups, companies, organizations, and personal Web pages.
Disability Cool
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/ 7319
The Web site of Disability Cool is, well, cool. Learn about culture, parenting, sex, and more.
Outdoor Resources for People withDisabilities
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/eclectic/ disabled.ht
GORP (Great Outdoor Recreational Pages) hosts the Outdoor Resources for People with Disabilities page, which has a host of information about how enjoying the great outdoors.
Independent Living USA
Independent Living USA helps disabled people live independently through a variety of advocacy and educational roles. The Web site contains links and other useful information.
The Tools For Life Assistive TechnologyCenter
http://www2.gasou.edu/tools/tools.ht
The Tools For Life Assistive Technology Center is committed to raising awareness about assistive technology. The site includes information about the Center, aswell as assistive and adaptive technologies.
Trace Research and DevelopmentCenter
Trace Research and Development Center works toward helping disabled people achieve their goals by making computers and communications technology more accessible. Selected documents are available online.
news:misc.handicap
This newsgroup offers widely varying topics of discussion, and a little bit of spam for good measure.
Diving
See also: Outdoors
DiveBuddy White Pages
If you dive, you know it's not a good idea to dive alone. Find your next partner at the DiveBuddy White Pages. This site is a registry of sorts, where you can register yourself, or hook up with others so you always have a dive buddy!
Divernet
Divernet is an online diving magazine, with articles, travel information and tips, Q & A Forums, and more. You can also learn about various products here and link to other useful scuba sites.
news:rec.scuba
Rec.scuba always has some stimulating conversation about diving.
Divorce
Divorce Central serves as a resource for "the divorced and the divorcing." The site offers support and discussion on the various issues surrounding divorce.
Flying Solo
Flying Solo offers "Life Management Resources" for people dealing with divorce and separation. The site also offers information for the disabled and the elderly.
Single Parents WebSite
http://www.tiac.net/users/satindol/ index.html
Single Parents WebSite offers links and other information in support of single parents.
news:alt.support.divorce
This newsgroup is usually supportive, although flame wars have erupted here from time to time.
Drugs
See also: Health
D.A.R.E.
The Web site of the popular D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program has a number of resources and activities for kids, parents, and educators. It's a nice, very easy-to-use site.
Drug Watch International
Drug Watch International works to create a drug-free culture, and opposes drug legalization efforts. Its Web site has some links and online resources available.
Media Awareness Project
The purpose of the Media Awareness Project (MAP) is to encourage moderation and reform in drug policy. Find out more about the organization here.
The National Drug Strategy Network
The National Drug Strategy Network Web site contains numerous links to information about policy reform, news, treatment, government activities, and more.
Recovery Related Resources
http://members.aol.com/powerless/ RRR.ht
If you're looking for recovery-related resources, check out the Recovery Related Resources Web page. Many, many links take you to regional sites throughout the United States and Canada.
Economics
See also: Banking, Business, Finance
Economist Jokes
http://www.mlinet.com/mle/search1.ht
Been studying economics too long? Well, you could use a good laugh. Surf to Economist Jokes, which the author claims even Adam Smith would enjoy.
Federal Reserve System Beige Book
http://www.bog.frb.fed.us/fomc/ BeigeBook
Read anecdotal reports about the state of the economy from the Federal Reserve System Beige Book, available online.
Get economic information at the Federal Reserve System Beige Book.
Morgan Stanley Global EconomicsForum
The Morgan Stanley Global Economics Forum is an excellent place to learn about current happenings in this field.
The Nobel Prize Internet Archive (Economic Sciences Winners)
http://nobelprizes.com/nobel/ economics/economics.html
The Nobel Prize Internet Archive provide a listing of Nobel Prize Winners in Economic Science from 1969 through the present on this page. Check here to answer your research questions!
U.S. Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov/econ/www
The site includes a lot of news and statistics as they relate to the national and global economy.
The WWW Capitalism Web Site
This site celebrates and defends the capitalist system. Find essays, a library, links, and more. Some of the material here feels like propaganda, but it is interesting nonetheless.
news:sci.econ
Sci.econ is full of in-depth discussion about the current state of the economy.
Education
See also: Schools
Education Free Forum
Education Free Forum is not, despite the name, working to free our society of the burden of education. Nay, it is actually an online Webzine that offers links to free offers for educators, parents, and students.
Global Schoolhouse
Global Schoolhouse provides a wealth of online resources for educators. Among the many resources offered is assistance in creating a Web page for your class or school. This Web site is sponsored by Microsoft.
Integrating the Internet
http://www.indirect.com/www/dhixson
Integrating the Internet is about (surprise) integrating the Internet into daily school activities. This site includes a weekly newsletter and a variety of good ideas for teachers.
Junior Achievement
Interested in helping students learn about business and economics? Surf to the Web page of Junior Achievement to learn how you can get involved with this organization that promotes learning in these areas.
KIDLINK
KIDLINK is a useful site that links kids (up to age 15) from around the world in online dialog. Communication is facilitated through mailing lists, chats, and art exhibition sites.
NASA
NASA provides Online Educational Resources, which is a collection of links to sites that promote or provide information about computers and network technologies used to enhance learning in schools.
School Search Engine
http://www.schools.com/ schoolsearch.html
The School Search Engine lets you search through an online database to find Web sites of thousands of independent schools, and then link to them.
Signet Educational Funding
http://www.signet.com/collegemoney
Need college money? Check out the Signet Educational Funding page, which contains a wealth of information on getting financial aid, grants, and loans.
B>Better Homes and Gardens GardeningHome Page
http://www.bhglive.com/gardening/ index.html
Surf to this Web site to see online information from the popular magazine.
Community Gardens
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ kinder/commun.html
Learn about community gardens at the Community Gardens Web site, including general information about visiting gardens, as well as links to help find gardens in your area.
GardenWeb
Find articles, discussion forums, event schedules, online catalogs, and more here.
Gothic Gardening
Explore the "darker side" of gardening with Gothic Gardener. The motto says it all: "Something Wicked This Way Grows!"
The (no) Problem Garden
http://www.netusa1.net/~lindley
The (no) Problem Garden operates on the principle that there is no such thing as a problem garden. View art, read tips, and learn how to deal with common problems.
Organic Gardener's Web
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/8810/ogweb.html
The Organic Gardener's Web is a place for organic gardeners to get together for discussion and information sharing.
news:rec.gardens
Rec.gardens has discussion of a wide variety of gardening topics.
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual
See also: Communities, Cultures
All Out Arts
http://www.users.interport.net/~clgri
All Out Arts works in educating the gay and lesbian community in the various arts. Surf here to find out about the group's latest programs.
Data Lounge
For daily news, a calendar of events, and an online dating service, surf to Data Lounge.
PlanetOut
PlanetOut is an online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. Find news, books, videos, humor, politics, chat, and more!
Pride Net
Pride Net serves as an online resource for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community around the world. This site has some great info to help you plan your travels.
Queer Arts Resource Home Page
The Queer Arts Resource Home Page is hosted by this organization that promotes and celebrates the contributions of gays and lesbians to art throughout history.
Stonewall Revisited
http://www.stonewallrevisited.com/ index.html
Learn about this pivotal event in the gay rights movement at Stonewall Revisited. The site includes personal stories and articles about current issues.
Genealogy
See also: Families, History, Libraries
Ancestry -- The Genealogy Research HomeTown
Ancestry -- The Genealogy Research HomeTown has a large cache of databases for you to search through and find your ancestors.
Cool Sites for Genealogists
http://www.cogensoc.org/cgs/cgs-cool.ht
The Colorado Genealogical Society sponsors Cool Sites for Genealogists. The site contains useful links to great genealogical resources.
Family Tree Maker
http://www.familytreemaker.com
This site offers product information, as well as helpful tips to aid your genealogical research. You can even post classifieds to request information on the site!
The Genealogy Home Page
Find an extensive set of links to online resources at the Genealogy Home Page.
National Genealogical Society
Learn about genealogy at this site, or just find out what the society is doing now. This site has numerous articles and other resources to help you conduct effective research.
U.S. Census Bureau
Visit the home page of the U.S. Census Bureau for online access to some of the bureau's records.
Research genealogy at the U.S. Census Bureau.
news:alt.genealogy
Check out this newsgroup for discussion and questions from genealogy researchers. Post your own questions, too!
Geography
See also: Geology, Maps
Geo-Globe
http://library.advanced.org/10157
Play interactive online games at Geo-Globe that help you test and refine your knowledge of geography.
The Global Statistics
http://home.worldonline.nl/~quark/ index.html
The Global Statistics site is a simple, easy-to-use resource of basic demographic data for many countries of the world. It includes population, cultural and economic data.
How Far Is It?
At this no-frills Web site, you simply enter two locations and voilà! the air distance is calculated based on latitude and longitude. Some lesser-known places aren't recognized (it knows where Mexico City is, but not Oaxaca), but it is useful nonetheless.
Map Machine
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ resources/ngo/maps
Download some stunning maps from the Map Machine from National Geographic. The site offers political and physical maps in numerous varieties.
Mike's GIS Home Page
http://fox.nstn.ca/~mkostiuk/gispage. html
If you're looking for online Geographic Information System resources, check out Mike's GIS Home Page. This site is "no frills," but the numerous links are truly useful.
Geology
See also: Geography, Science
The ABC's of Plate Tectonics
http://home.earthlink.net/~dlblanc/ tectonic/ptABCs.html
Learn about plate tectonics at the ABC's of Plate Tectonics. This site offers an easy-to-understand explanation of these geological theories.
Geology Link
Geology Link is an outstanding resource for geology information. The site includes educational forums, daily news about geological events, images, and much more.
NPS -- Park Geology
The National Park Service has its own geology resource located online here. The Park Service also hires many geologists to work in the park system, and has job listings online.
Structural Geology on the Web
http://home.earthlink.net/~schimmrich/ structure/structure.html
Get a wealth of information on geology at Structural Geology on the Web. The site has images, links, and more, and is an excellent resource for geology students.
The U.S. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey offers an indispensable source of information on biology, geology, and other science topics. This is a dependable resource for that research paper you're working on!
Volcano World
Volcano World has lots of information on volcanoes on Earth and elsewhere.
Gifts
See also: Flowers
All American Gift Directory & Catalog
Surf to the All American Gift Directory and Catalog for links and gift catalogs online.
American Bridal Registry
The American Bridal Registry serves as an online bridal gift registry. Place your own gift desires here, and let others surf to the registry to get you just the right gift!
American Greetings
http://www.americangreetings.com
Here's a good idea: create a Web site where cybersurfers can create, purchase, and send their own custom greeting cards without leaving the comfort of their desks. Sound good? Well, that's exactly what American Greetings has done; check it out!
Cardmaster
Cardmaster lets you send virtual gifts and greetings via e-mail. Free services include horoscopes, poems, flowers, invitations, and much, much more!
The Original Horse Turd in a Box
http://home.earthlink.net/~inabox/ turd.html
Need the perfect "gift" for that someone special? Why not send them the Original Horse Turd in a Box? Here's an idea whose time has come.
Perfect Present Picker
So you say you need to surprise someone with a gift, but you're all out of ideas? You should check out the Perfect Present Picker, a Web site that helps you with gift ideas by taking you through a "gift wizard." At the end of the wizard you will be presented with a list of items from various companies, and you can link to them to make a purchase!
Golf
See also: Sports
The 19th Hole
The 19th Hole calls itself the "Ultimate Virtual Golf Experience." The site contains a number of links to online resellers, news, and more.
GolfWeb
Get golfing news, and tips, or shop online with GolfWeb. The site also contains a number of discussion group forums, classifieds, and travel information.
Saint Duffer
http://www.st-duffer.com/duffer.html
Receive a blessing on your golf game from Saint Duffer, the patron saint of golf. Learn all about the saint at this humorous Website.
Receive a blessing on your game from Saint Duffer!
news:rec.sport.golf
Discuss golf and read gossip on the rec.sport.golf newsgroup. Most of the spam here is golf-related.
Government
See also: Education, Geography, Geology, Law, Libraries, Military, Space
EUROPARL
EUROPARL is the Web site of the European Parliament, available in numerous languages. Learn about current news and activities here.
Federal Times Online
Federal Times Online is the Web site of thisweekly newspaper serving federal employees.
FedWorld Information Network
Search through hundreds of government Web pages at the FedWorld Information Network, a government-run search engine for its numerous online resources.
Global Computing, Inc. U.S. State HomePages
http://www.globalcomputing.com/ states.html
Link to the Web sites of U.S. states from this list of U.S. State Home Pages.
GovBot
http://ciir.cs.umass.edu/ciirdemo/ Govbot
The U.S. Government hosts hundreds of Web sites, and searching through them all can be quite challenging. GovBot offers a solution by serving as a search engine for government-owned online resources. Search using keywords to find just what you're looking for.
The Jefferson Project
http://www.voxpop.org/jefferson
For a truly outstanding list of online political resources, government and otherwise, surf to the Jefferson Project.
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States serves and represents the many nations of North and South America.
THOMAS
THOMAS provides online information on the U.S. Congress. Surf here to check activity on the floor, search the congressional record, read pending bills, or just learn more about the legislative process.
United Nations
Browse the Web site of the United Nations to learn about current activities, news, international law, and other geo-political information.
Visit the Web site of the United Nations.
Gymnastics
See also: Fitness, Sports
GYMN
GYMN is an online gymnastics forum, with event info, links, photos, trivia, and more.
Gymnastics, Acrobatics & Trampoline Page
http://www.thewere.com/gymnastics/ gym.html
Check out a wide variety of links, stories, poems, and other information at the Gymnastics, Acrobatics & Trampoline Page. The site has a special emphasis on Olympic competitions.
USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics is the governing body of gymnastics competition in the United States. Check here for event information, athlete profiles, gym club links, and more!
Health
See also: Dieting, Drugs, First Aid, Fitness, MentalHealth
The Alternative Medicine Homepage
http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html
Locate resources and information for alternative medicine at the Alternative Medicine Homepage.
Centers for Disease Control andPrevention
Worried about disease outbreaks around the world? Have your anxieties soothed (or justified) at the Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Combined Health Information Database
The Combined Health Information Database is an excellent place to visit if you are conducting health-related research. Search the database to find abstracts and titles of various resources on your topic.
Healthfinder
Locate health resources online at Healthfinder. The site contains links, news, and other information for your health research.
Healthy Ideas
Healthy Ideas is brought to you by Women's Wire and Prevention magazine. This is a great place to learn more about current women's health issues.
Visit Healthy Ideas for all the latest on your health.
Internet Health Library
Get health and medical information and tips online at the Internet Health Library. The site works like an Internet search engine, with keyword or directory searches available.
WebDoctor
http://www.gretmar.com/webdoctor/home.html
Practicing physicians have their own online resource at WebDoctor. Link to chats, news, journals, and other important information to assist them in their work.
History
See also: Education, Genealogy, Libraries
The Golden & the Great
heck out The Golden & the Great to learn about golden ages throughout ancient history.
History
http://dorit.ihi.ku.dk/~peterr/ history.html
History is a set of links related to -- are you ready for this? -- history. Sites are arranged into themes based on period, dating from the present all the way back to prehistoric times.
The History Channel
Surf to the History Channel online for a wide variety of history-related information. Check out message boards, travel information, daily historical events, and much more.
History Timelines on the Web
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/ keithco/history.ht
Timelines are an extremely useful tool when studying or teaching history, and you'll find a huge selection of them at History Timelines on the Web.
Rulers
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1058/ rulers.html
Check out Rulers, an index of those people who have shaped the world. The site also contains current news as it applies to world leaders.
Scholar's Guide to WWW
http://members.aol.com/DAnn01/ webguide.html
Teachers and historians can find links to a wealth of information at the Scholar's Guide to WWW.
news:alt.history
Discuss a variety of historical issues and topics at alt.history.
news:alt.history.what-if
Who says learning and discussing history can't be fun? Check out the interesting conversations going on at alt.history.what-if, where participants ask the "What if . . ." question about various historical events and people.
Hobbies
See also: Collectibles, Crafts, Toys
Coin Universe
http://www.coin-universe.com/ index.html
Coin collectors will enjoy spending time at Coin Universe. View the price guide, check out the collector's auction, and link to other coin sites!
Firewalk Extreme
http://www.mastery.net/firewalk/ index.ht
Firewalking a hobby? Learn all about it here, complete with some very hot animation!
Juggling Information Service
Surf to the Juggling Information Service, if you think you can handle it.
kenblackburn's Home Page
http://www.geocities.com/ CapeCanaveral/1817
Learn the finer points of paper airplane construction and flight from former world record holder Ken Blackburn at kenblackburn's Home Page.
The Modeler's Home Page
Learn about all things modeled at the Modeler's Home Page. You name it, it'shere.
National & International RailroadJunction
Check out the National & International Railroad Junction for links to various railroad modeling Web sites around the world.
National Model Car Builders' Museum
http://www.xmission.com/~msgsl/nmcbm
The National Model Car Builders' Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of car models and model building.
Radical & Extreme Hobbies
http://www.voicenet.com/~surge42
And now, for something completely different, check out the Web site of Radical & Extreme Hobbies. Find spud guns, electric go-karts, Howitzers, and more!
Ship Modelers Association
http://www.ship-modelers-assn.org
If you enjoy modeling ships, then you should check out the Ship Modelers Association.
Stamp Universe
http://www.stampworld.com/index.html
Stamp collectors will want to stick with Stamp Universe, a site with links, chat rooms, calendars, a collectors' auction, and more. This site can't be licked!
Train Shack
If you like model or toy trains, check out the Train Shack to see what they have to offer.
Home Improvement
See also: Architecture
500 Plumbing Links
http://edmonton.shaw.wave.ca/~grahamd/ 500plbg.ht
Plumbing can be one of the scariest aspects of home improvement and repair. Link to helpful sites at 500 Plumbing Links to take the mystery out of plumbing.
Better Homes and Gardens Home Improvement Encyclopedia
http://www.bhglive.com/homeimp
This site offers tips, ideas, and instructions for performing home projects.
Home Ideas
Get some great ideas for home projects at Home Ideas. The site includes product information, discussion areas, links, an online store, and more.
Home Time
Visit the Web site of Home Time, a weekly TV show devoted to various home improvement projects. Get detailed information about the projects you see on the show.
Reader's Digest World
You can find almost anything at Reader's Digest World, including some great home improvement tips!
Straw Bale Homes
Straw bale construction is affordable and makes a lot of sense. Learn more about it at Straw Bale Homes. Includes The Last Straw, the journal of straw bale construction.
That Home Site!
That Home Site! is a humorous site dedicated to less-than-perfect homes. The site includes home upkeep, recipes, information about home offices, pets, and more.
This Old House
Surf to the Web site of This Old House, the popular TV show on appreciating and restoring historic homes. The Web site contains information on recent house projects.
Toiletology 101
Learn everything you need to know to keep your potty running smoothly at Toiletology 101. Plunge in!
Yurt Quest
http://user.aol.com/VirtualMu/ YurtQuest/index.html
Learn how to build the traditional Mongolian structure at Yurt Quest: In Search of a Ger. And if you don't even know what it is, learn that here too!
Humor
See also: Comics, Communities, Economics
Comedy Central Online
Visit Comedy Central Online for program information, daily news about comedy, daily comedy about the news, and more.
Comedy.com
Comedy.com lets you search for comedy clubs and comedians, or view its "Joke of the Day."
Hardware Wars
http://www.mwp.com/mwp/Hardwars.html
The Farce is Back when you order the short film classic Hardware Wars. The film is "a space saga of romance, rebellion, and household appliances." Order it online here!
I Hate Computers
http://extlab1.entnem.ufl.edu/IH8PCs/ index.html
I Hate Computers contains numerous articles and other humorous bits. Can you guess what the authors don't like?
Joke Wallpaper
Download images that you can set as wallpaper on your Windows desktop from Windows 95 and Mac Joke Wallpaper. Download "Commander Billy Boy Gates," "Carpal Tunnel This Exit," "High Tech Comes to Easter Island," and many more.
Download this and other great desktop wallpapers from Joke Wallpaper!
©1998 Steven M. Kremer
Live Cam in the Oval Office
http://www.morecrap.com/white/ ovla.ht
Visit this site for subtle political satire. Pictures update every 40 seconds.
Pun of the Day
http://www.escape.ca/~pun/potd.ht
Find a groaner at Pun of the Day. Updated weekly.
Russell & Tate, Attorneys at Law
The motto of Russell & Tate, Attorneys at Law is "We get yo' money!" As seen on Saturday Night Live, this firm specializes in personal injury law.
Scott Pakin's Automatic Complaint-Letter Generator
http://www-csag.cs.uiuc.edu/ individual/pakin/complain
Do you have a serious problem with someone else's behavior? Take your complaints to Scott Pakin's automatic complaint-letter generator.
PythOnline
Your visit to cyberspace simply isn't complete until you've visited one of the Monty Python-inspired Web sites like PythOnline. Join the Spam Club and learn more about the origins of this bit of Internet jargon.
the ONION
Bend back those tulips of the Internet and find the ONION, an outstanding source of satire and wit online. Don't laugh at your computer, laugh with it!
Inventing
See also: Marketing
The Internet Invention Store
http://www.catalog.com/impulse/invent.ht
Check out new inventions at the Internet Invention Store. You can also link to various inventing resources or learn how to get your own inventions listed on the Website.
Inventions Assistance League
Learn how to protect and use your inventions at the Inventions Assistance League.
National Congress of Inventor Organizations
http://www.inventionconvention.com/ ncio/ncio.index.html
The National Congress of Inventor Organizations offers free online assistance and resources for inventors, including scam alerts, government information, and more.
Jewelry
See also: Gifts, Shopping
A Jewelry Mall
Link to jewelry information and online shopping at A Jewelry Mall. The site also contains jewelry jokes, and schedules of gem shows.
Collectible Costume Jewelry
Browse and order antique and collectible costume jewelry here.
JewelryNet
JewelryNet is another excellent online resource for finding jewelry resellers and other information online.
Watchnet
Buy, sell, trade, or just talk about watches at Watchnet. The site hosts a chat room, dealer links, and much more.
news:rec.crafts.jewelry
This newsgroup is an excellent place to talk about jewelry, or even make trades, purchases, and sales!
Language
See also: Cultures, Education
Communication Connections
http://www.widomaker.com/~ldprice
Find an extensive collection of links to various language learning sites around the Internet at Communication Connections.
ESL Home Page
http://www.lang.uiuc.edu/r-li5/esl
Learn English with one of the resources listed here.
International Language Schools
http://www.edunet.com/lsindex.html
Search for a language school at International Language Schools. The site lets you search worldwide resources, or you can choose to search only in the United Kingdom or United States.
Linguanet
The Linguanet page serves as an online magazine and directory for language resources. In addition to links, the site also contains job listings for language-related fields and news.
news:misc.education.language
Check out discussions about language in the misc.education.language newsgroup. Also, check out the questions people are asking to see if you can help!
Law
See also: Government
FindLaw
FindLaw is a search engine of law resources on the Internet. The user interface looks almost exactly like the Yahoo! search engine, with keyword or directory searches, and common links at the top and bottom of the main page.
Global Legal Information Network
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/glin/glinhome.html
Research laws from countries around the world at this site, from the Library of Congress.
Law.Net
Law.Net serves as a resource for legal information on the Internet. The site's information is directed primarily at lay people rather than other lawyers, so it is easier to make sense out of.
Legal Pad Junior
Legal Pad Junior contains law and legal information for kids. It's an excellent resource, with information for kids and teachers.
Mr. Learned's Lawyer Jokes and LegalHumor Page
http://student-www.uchicago.edu/users/ krlearne/humor/humor.ht
Who doesn't love a good lawyer joke? Okay, other than lawyers? Check out this collection of legal humor at Mr. Learned's Lawyer Jokes and Legal Humor Page.
WWLIA Home Page
Search for worldwide legal information here. The site includes hundreds of links, and includes links to new resources on the front page.
news:misc.legal.moderated
The moderated misc.legal newsgroup maintains a good mix of legal discussion, without breaking down into conjecture and current event rants.
Libraries
See also: Education, Genealogy, Government, History
American Library Association
Surf to the Web site of the American Library Association, which offers news, events, information about the organization, and links to library resources.
Library of Congress
Visit the Library of Congress Web site for a wealth of information about American history. The archives contain valuable personal accounts of historical events, important documents, and a huge number of great photographs.
Find a treasure-trove online at the Library of Congress.
Library Resource List
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/www/ lib_res.html
The Library Resource List offers links to numerous library resources around the Internet.
National Archives and Records Administration
Find out what the National Archives and Records Administration can offer for your research into genealogy and other federal records at this Web site.
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
The Smithsonian Institution Libraries hold some of the largest resources of historical information in the world.
Understanding Call Numbers
http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/education/ hcc/library/callno.html
Can't figure out what those call letters mean on library books? Surf to Understanding Call Numbers to learn how the system works.
webCATS
http://library.usask.ca/hywebcat
Check out webCATS for a list of and links to libraries with online catalogs of information.
Magazines
See also: Entertainment, News
Atlantic Unbound
Atlantic Unbound is an online spin-off of the Atlantic Monthly, although the publishers state that this is actually an evolving publication all its own. Unbound deals with politics, society, the arts, and culture.
Beat Generation
http://members.aol.com/beatgeninc/ beatgen/beatgen.html
Beat Generation borrows an old label and pastes it onto this e-zine for people in "Generation X." Sorry, no Kerouac or Ginsberg here!
The Crash Site
The Crash Site states that it means to "blur the lines between fact and fiction." Lots of strange stuff here, you will either be wildly entertained or wildly offended.
e-zine-list
http://www.meer.net/~johnl/ e-zine-list
Search through lists on online magazines at John Labovitz's e-zine list.
Electronic Newsstand
Electronic Newsstand is a magazine that discusses and links to other magazines. A great place to start if you're not sure where to look.
Jam!
Check out entertainment news and commentary at Jam!
People Online
If you enjoy People Magazine, then you'll want to check out People Online. The site includes daily news and gossip on people in the media.
Salon Magazine
The online version of Salon Magazine has many fascinating articles online. Check here for a different, less-sanitized view of news and life in our times.
Maps
See also: Geography, Libraries, Travel
DeLorme: CyberRouter
This is an easy-to-use Web site, thanks to the fact that the Web page does without much unneeded fluff. After the trip is routed, the site makes some maps available to you with your intended route highlighted.
Green Map System
http://www.greenmap.com/index.html
Get maps of ecologically significant cities and sites at the Green Map System.
MapQuest
MapQuest is perhaps the most interactive mapping site on the Internet. It includes complete trip routing service and easily customized maps.
Maps On Us
Maps On Us is another easy-to-use interactive mapping system that provides free map routing on its Web site.
PCL Map Collection
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/ Map_collection/Map_collection.html
Find maps of nearly every area of the world online at the PCL (Perry- Castañeda Library) Map Collection.
Yahoo! Maps
Need to find an address quick? At Yahoo! Maps, you just enter a street address and the site displays a map showing your location, and point-to- point driving instructions. You won't find many options here, but the site serves its intended purpose well.
Marketing
See also: Business, Economics, Inventing
American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association serves marketing professionals and educators in the United States. Surf here to learn more about the Association.
Characteristics of a Telemarketing Fraud Scheme
http://www.usps.gov/websites/depart/ inspect/fonetact.ht
The U.S. Postal Service has some tips at this site to help you recognize scams.
Learn about telemarketing fraud from the United States Postal Service.
International Facts and Statistics
http://www.mightymall.com/sevenseas/ facts.html
If you need GNP and other economic information about various countries around the world, check out International Facts and Statistics.
The Marketing Resource Center
Check out online libraries of marketing information, news, and tips at this site.
MouseTracks
Find Internet-related marketing tips and information at MouseTracks.
The Museum of Public Relations
It is well known that we can learn a lot from the past, and that is certainly true at this site, which studies successful public relations efforts to help marketers decide on good future strategies.
news:misc.business.marketing. moderated
Check out this newsgroup for discussion and marketing ideas. Ironically, this newsgroup has virtually no spam.
Marriage
See also: Children, Cultures, Divorce, Families
African Wedding Guide
http://www.melanet.com/wedding
Learn about African wedding traditions and adaptations at the African Wedding Guide.
Bridal Planner
Get comprehensive wedding planning information at the Bridal Planner. Includes expert advice, worksheets, a bookstore, a chat room, superstitions, and more!
The Bride's Online Guide
http://www.westworld.com/~reina/ bride.html
Check out wedding-related links or "Ask the Bride" at the Bride's Online Guide.
Way Cool Weddings
http://www.waycoolweddings.com
Way Cool Weddings is a Web zine of real wedding Web sites, with a new wedding featured every week!
Wedding Circle
Locate planning resources, view announcements, learn customs and traditions from various cultures, or plan your honeymoon at Wedding Circle.
news:alt.wedding
Alt.wedding contains discussion about various wedding and family issues.
Martial Arts
See also: Fitness, Sports
Barrel's Martial Arts Links
http://www.glondon.com/barrel/ martial-arts
Barrel's Martial Arts Links lists hundreds of links to martial arts Web sites. The listings are broken down by style.
Kun Tao
View weekly physical and mental exercises, or get other information about Huc Chung Kun Tao at Kun Tao, produced by the World Kung Fu Federation.
The Martial Arts Network
http://www.martial-arts-network.com
The Martial Arts Network provides information on a variety of martial arts issues and styles online.
news:rec.martial.ats
Rec.martial.arts contains discussion on all styles of martial arts. The site is used by people speaking many different languages, so don't be surprised if you can't understand everything in the group.
Mental Health
See also: Drugs, Health
Behavior OnLine
Behavior OnLine is designed specifically as a resource for mental health and applied behavioral science professionals.
Internet Mental Health
Internet Mental Health provides information and assistance for various mental health issues, and is a great resource for your research, or even for mental health professionals.
Mental Health Net
Read daily news and information at Mental Health Net, or link to one of thousands of mental health Web sites listed here.
Psych Central
Check in with Dr. John Grohol to find information about psychology, mental health, and weekly live chats with the doctor at Psych Central.
news:alt.society.mental-health
Read or participate in mental health and behavioral science discussion, although you will have to tolerate a little spam along the way.
Missing Persons
BirthNet
http://home.birthnet.com/BirthNet
BirthNet is a "Worldwide Family Registry" that helps parents avoid potential tragedy by retaining critical identification information on kids.
Child CyberSEARCH Canada
http://www.childcybersearch.org
Search online for missing kids in Canada at Child CyberSEARCH Canada.
Child Quest International
Find a wealth of missing child resources at the Child Quest International Web site. The site contains children's listings, prevention resources, and more.
ChildAlert.com
ChildAlert.com offers resources for finding missing children, abductees, and runaways.
Missing Persons Magazine
Locate missing persons or long lost friends at Missing Persons Magazine. The site contains classifieds, reunion announcements, and many other useful links.
Missing Persons Pages
http://missing.inthe.net/index.as
Check out this free service offered to help you find someone who's missing.
news:alt.binaries.missing-adults
Search or help others search for missing or estranged adults in this newsgroup.
news:alt.binaries.missing-kids
This newsgroup lets people share information about missing children, but you'll also have to contend with some amount of spam.
Military
See also: Firearms, Government
Air Force Link
Air Force Link is the official Web site of the U.S. Air Force, and is a great place to start if you want to learn more about the service or its operations.
Armed Forces.Com
Armed Forces.Com contains hundreds of links to Web sites from, for, and about the U.S. military.
DefenseLINK
Search through military and government Web sites for specific keywords or topics at DefenseLINK, a service of the U.S. Defense Department.
International Military Sales Plus
http://www.imsplus.com/ims.html
International Military Sales Plus is an excellent online store with thousands of military surplus items.
MarineLINK
Start your journey with the U.S. Marine Corps at this official Web site of the Corps.
Rongstad's Worldwide Military Links Index
http://members.aol.com/rhrongstad/ private/milinksr.ht
Link to Web sites of military forces and organizations around the world, including citizen militias and related groups, from Rongstad's Worldwide Military Links Index.
Space Available Travel
http://www.ee.umd.edu/medlab/spacea/ spacea.html
If you are a service member, check out this low-tech but informative Web site to learn more about this cheap way to travel the world.
The U.S. Navy Welcome Aboard
This site is a good jumping-off point with lots of links and public affairs stuff. One of the neatest things here is the capability to send e-mail to sailors aboard ship. "All I need is a tall ship, a wind to sail her by, and a laptop to read my e-mail . . ."
Anchors away!
Money
See also: Banking, Business, Credit, Finance
Euro 2002
Surf to the Euro 2002 Web site to learn about the European single- currency project. Available in German, French, and English.
History of Money from Ancient Times tothe Present Day
http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/ llyfr.html
Learn about the background of money and currency at this site.
United States Treasury Currency Information
Learn about U.S. currency, including how it is made and the concepts of its use, at the United States Treasury Currency Information Page. Do you know who's face was on the $100,000 bill? Find out here!
Universal Currency Converter
Need to convert your cash? Check exchange rates quickly and easily here!
Motorcycles
See also: Autos, Maps, Outdoors, Travel
American Motorcyclist Association
Learn about the American Motorcyclist Association at its official Web site. Get racing news, membership information, and the latest news on the AMA's legislative activities.
Corbin Motorcycle Saddles
Corbin Motorcycle Saddles has a good place to do some online shopping and find that special seat for your bike.
Independent Biker
http://www.independentbiker.com
Independent Biker is geared toward the Harley-Davidson enthusiast. Cycle Lords of the High Truth is a must- read!
The Iron Butt Association
The Iron Butt Association home page is something interesting and unusual in the world of motorcycling.
Motorcycle-USA
Motorcycle-USA has the biggest collection of moto-related links out there. The site also contains news, chat rooms, and a "Fantasy Racing" game.
Street Bike Magazine
This is the online version of Street Bike Magazine, a west-coast publication for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Ride the 'net with Street Bike online!
news:rec.motorcycles
Rec.motorcycles is usually quite active with motorcycle-related discussion, plus a little bit of spam for good measure.
Mountain Climbing
See also: Geology, Outdoors, Parks, Sports
CragLink
CragLink lists numerous climbing-related Web sites, including clubs, gear retailers, discussion groups, classifieds, and more.
Rock 'N Road
Surf to Rock 'N Road for a complete list of climbing areas in North America. The comprehensive site includes information about thousands of sites, including descriptions, access information, directions, and more.
World Climbing Association
Check out the Web site of the World Climbing Association for information about the association, the sport, links, and more. Join and get free rope!
news:rec.climbing
The people in the rec.climbing newsgroup discuss a variety of climbing issues, including gear, tips, and more.
Movies and Film
See also: Acting, Celebrities, Entertainment, Television
Cinemania
http://cinemania.msn.com/Default/Hom
Cinemania from Microsoft is an online news and entertainment source for movies and film. Read articles and reviews about new releases on screen and video, or look up movie times for your area.
Film.com
http://www.film.com/Default.ht
Film.com is an excellent movie site, but with a greater emphasis on reviews, film festivals, and even some downloadable filmclips.
Film Scouts
Check out Film Scouts for all the latest on new films. This site also has an emphasis on independent films.
Hollywood Online
Hollywood Online has news, reviews, movie guides, and more. A must for themovie buff.
The Internet Movie Database
The Internet Movie Database has over 120,000 movies on file in a searchable database.
Search for your favorite films at The Internet Movie Database.
MovieLink
MovieLink offers online reviews, a movie search feature, and downloadable trailers!
Mr. Cranky
http://www.internet-plaza.net/zone/ mrcranky/index.html
If movie critics are supposed to hate everything, then the glass is always half empty with Mr. Cranky. Check out this excellent movie guide, where films are rated depending on how bad they are, not how good they are.
ProducerLink
Find hundreds of links laid out specifically for film professionals at ProducerLink.
Reel
Reel claims to be the planet's biggest movie store. The site includes trailers, movie news, 85,000 movies for sale, and 35,000 movies for rent.
Screenscribe
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/ 4486
Fancy yourself a screen writer? Surf to Screenscribe, which includes some links that might interest you.
news:alt.cult-movies
Alt.cult-movies contains discussion from fans of cult movies, and there also appear to be a lot of folks here who like to argue about the "Worst Movie Ever Made."
news:alt.movies
Alt.movies contains movie discussion of a more general nature, including a lot of talk about new releases.
Museums
See also: Art, History, Libraries
Art Museum Network
Link to art museums around the world at the Art Museum Network.
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a hands-on science museum in San Francisco, and always has an array of online exhibits at its Web site for viewing.
Gallery Walk
http://www.ecnet.net/users/mfjfg/ galwalk.html
View exhibits from some of the finest art museums in the world at the Gallery Walk.
The Louvre
http://mistral.culture.fr/louvre/ louvrea.ht
Visit the online presence of the world's most famous art museum, the Louvre in Paris, France. The Web site is simply outstanding!
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Museums
http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/archive/ other/museums.html
Visit this site to find links to online science museums around the world.
Music
See also: Entertainment, Shopping
CDnow
CDnow calls itself the world's largest music store. You can find a wealth of information about music recordings (and movies, too); the prices are very reasonable.
Columbia House
You've seen the Columbia House ads in magazines and mailboxes for years, and now they're on the Web. Purchase music, movies, and CD-ROMs for pennies on the dollar!
Harmony Central
http://www.harmony-central.com/MIDI
MIDI enthusiasts and artists will find a huge resource of information, news, links, and more at Harmony Central.
Rocktropolis
Find a total source of music news and information on the latest bands at Rocktropolis.
Tunes.com
Tunes.com is another great place to shop online and sample complete tracks using RealAudio.
Yamaha
Check out the official Yamaha Web site for information about its many music-related products, including instruments, electronics, and educational programs. This is one of the most information-packed corporate Web sites anywhere.
news:alt.music
Hundreds of music-related newsgroups inhabit the Internet, but this one might be a good place for you to start. Find general discussion on music topics, although the group has a slant more toward fans and collectors rather than the musicians themselves.
News
See also: Communities, Magazines, Weather
ABCNEWS.com
ABCNEWS.com offers up-to-the-minute news on current events. The site also contains links for local news, and also has a non-Java site for the bandwidth challenged.
CNN Interactive
CNN is a major cable TV network providing round-the-clock news. Perhaps you've heard of it? Check out CNN Interactive, the network's complete news Web site.
The Electronic Telegraph
The Electronic Telegraph is a great news source. This U.K. site has a thorough emphasis on international news.
Los Angeles Times
Get up-to-the-minute news stories from the Los Angeles Times. Although this is a local newspaper, it offers significant national and international news coverage.
MSNBC
MSNBC is a collaboration between Microsoft and the TV network NBC. It provides complete national and international news, but the first time you go there you will have to go through a "setup" procedure that takes several minutes.
The NACEC
The NACEC (North American Center For Emergency Communications) offers emergency communication services in times of disaster or crisis. It also provides a good means of emergency communication between military members and their families.
New York Times
The Web site of the New York Times has a unique look -- it's designed to actually look like a newspaper. That is, if newspapers had high-resolution .GIFs and Java applets!
The Red Herring
This Web site is the online version of The Red Herring, a magazine that covers, as they put it, "The business of technology." There seems to be a heavy emphasis on computer and Internet technology issues discussed here.
Salon Magazine
Salon Magazine offers news with a definite twist. This is not the usual, sanitized stuff from the "official" news agencies. Salon reporters have some strong voices that really come out in the articles.
U.S. News & World Report Online
At this site, you can link to the U.S. News site or .EDU, a news site devoted to college ratings and career information. U.S. News concentrates more on in-depth reporting rather than up-to-the-minute coverage.
The Wall Street Journal InteractiveEdition
The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition is like its hard-copy cousin in that it focuses on the financial world.
washingtonpost.com
Surf to washingtonpost.com for news from this sometimes controversial but oft-quoted Washington, D.C. newspaper.
Outdoors
See also: Bicycling, Camping, Fishing, Mountain Climbing, Parks, Travel
Adventure Sports Online
http://www.adventuresports.com
Link to information about adventurous travel and recreation at Adventure Sports Online.
First Aid on the Trail
http://www.llbean.com/aos/guide/ firstaid.html
When you are exploring the great outdoors, things can happen. Surf here to learn about First Aid on the Trail, hosted by L.L. Bean. Contains treatment tips, as well as a shopping list for stocking a good first aid kit.
GORP -- Great Outdoor RecreationPages
If you can't find it at GORP -- Great Outdoor Recreation Pages, it probably can't be done outside. Link to a huge variety of topic-specific sites within the GORP network, check out news and weather reports, and check out travel information at this outstanding Web site.
Outdoor Resources Online
http://www.azstarnet.com/~goclimb
Check out the Web site of Outdoor Resources Online, which lists more than 1,500 outdoor-related Web sites, broken down by category.
Outdoors OnLine
http://www.ool.com/index2.shtml
Outdoors OnLine is a Webzine for the outdoors and hunting enthusiast. You'll find a lot of interesting things here, ranging from hunting news to wild game recipes.
Outside Expeditions
Outside Expeditions offers some unique kayaking, biking, and walking adventures along Canada's East Coast.
Wilderness Resource List
http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/smit/ wilderness
The Wilderness Resource List links to various Web sites to help you learn about traveling and surviving in the wilderness.
Parks
See also: Mountain Climbing, Outdoors
Jobs in National Parks, Preserves, Monuments & Wilderness Areas
http://www.coolworks.com/showme/ natprk.ht
How would you like the world to be your office? Find out how at Jobs in National Parks, Preserves, Monuments & Wilderness Areas.
National Park Service
This site is a good starting point for information on national parks in the United States, including links to information on specific parks across the country.
Visit your national parks online!
National Parks Worldwide
http://hum.amu.edu.pl/~zbzw/ph/pnp/ swiat.ht
Link to information about thousands of national parks around the world at National Parks Worldwide. This Web site is hosted by Polish National Parks, and lists parks by country.
The Parks Project
http://www.citiscape.com/parks/ index.html
The Parks Project is a nonprofit organization devoted to preservation of parks around the world. Find out more, including how to donate, here.
State Parks Online
http://www.mindspring.com/~wxrnot/ parks.html
Link to information and Web sites for U.S. state parks in all 50 states at this site.
The Total Yellowstone Page
http://www.yellowstone-natl-park.com
The Total Yellowstone Page is a celebration of America's greatest and oldest national park. Lots of good, detailed information and links.
Yosemite Home Page
http://www.sierranet.net/yosemite
Learn more about one of the most visited national parks in the United States at the Yosemite Home Page. The site offers a complete resource for information about the park, travel advisories and planning information, and more.
news:rec.parks
Rec.parks is a low-volume list, but it sticks to discussion related to parks, and has little in the way of spam.
Photography
See also: Art
The Aperture Gallery
The Aperture Gallery has some truly fine images on display and for sale. Check for periodic news about its awards!
Casio
Can't decide if you're ready to shell out the big bucks for a digital camera? Check out some product information first at the Casio home page. This site focuses on Casio digital cameras.
Eastman Kodak
The Eastman Kodak Web site is the place to go to learn about its many photographic products. Don't forget to check out Kodak's digital cameras and other PC products!
Focus on Photography
http://www.goldcanyon.com/photography/ index.html
Read introductory material to the art of photography, and then link to various Web sites around the Internet at Focus on Photography.
The Photo Page
http://www.generation.net/~gjones
Link to hundreds of photography-related Web sites from the Photo Page, an extensive collection of links.
Photographers on the 'Net
http://www.mindspring.com/~jdsmith/ plist/plframe.html
Search through listings and link to photographers with Web sites around the Internet from Photographers on the 'Net. Artists are listed by geographical location and specialty.
Photoshopper
Buy, sell, or trade used and collectible camera equipment online at Photoshopper.
Shutterbug
Check out the online version of Shutterbug, a print magazine devoted to photography. The Web site contains classifieds, featured articles, product reviews, and more.
news:rec.photo
Locate eateries that are out of the ordinary or otherwise unique at this site.
Fast Food Facts
Search through a database of nutritional information on fast food at Fast Food Facts.
Fodor's Restaurant Index
Search for restaurants by city and read recommendations at Fodor's Restaurant Index.
Restaurant Home Pages
http://www.restaurant-pages.com
Check out the Restaurant Home Pages for a great selection of links to, well, restaurant home pages. You can search by name, food type, or location.
The Zagat Restaurant Survey
http://www.pathfinder.com/travel/ Zagat/Dine/index.html
The Zagat Restaurant Survey lets you search through their listings of thousands of eateries throughout the United States, and gives impressions of each.
news:alt.restaurants
Discuss restaurants, ask about an area you are traveling to, or even find restaurants for sale at the alt.restaurants newsgroup.
Retirement
See also: Finance
IRA Corner
http://www.frontier-news.com/retire/ home.ht
Learn more about Individual Retirement Accounts at the IRA Corner.
LivOn
LivOn is the Senior Living Online Network, and helps you search for senior housing and retirement communities across the United States.
The Retire Early Home Page
http://www.geocities.com/WallStreet/ 8257/reindex.html
Retiring early is everyone's dream, and at the Retire Early Home Page you can learn how to make that dream a reality.
Schools
See also: Education, Libraries
American School Directory
Link to Web sites and information about 106,000 K-12 schools throughout the United States at the American School Directory.
The Education & Career Center
The Education & Career Center provides information about educational institutions of all types. The site is hosted by Petersons, publishers of college guides and other related materials.
Education Programs in TechnologyTransfer
http://www.nalusda.gov/ttic/test1.ht
The Education Programs in Technology Transfer Web site provides links and information on degree and nondegree technology programs.
Internet Resources for InstitutionalResearch
http://apollo.gmu.edu/~jmilam/ air95.html
The Internet Resources for Institutional Research provides a host of links, news, and even live chat on issues of higher education and research.
Internet University
Internet University is a guide to thousands of courses offered online.
InterNIC Guide to U.S. Universities
http://www.internic.net/aldeau/ attframes3.html
Search for information on universities throughout the United States at InterNIC Guide to U.S. universities.
School Search Engine
http://www.schools.com/ schoolsearch.html
Need to find the Web site of a specific school? Try the School Search Engine, which lets you search through Web sites of thousands of independent schools, and then link to them.
Study in the USA
International students wishing to study in the United States can get useful information, tips, and links at the Study in the USA Web site.
The Web66 Home Page
This page provides links to thousands of schools that have Web sites or are otherwise online. This is also a great resource to help teachers get the most out of the Internet.
The World Lecture Hall
http://www.utexas.edu/world/lecture
Want to find out if anyone offers a specific college course on the Web? Look no further than the World Lecture Hall, which serves as a link to thousands of online courses.
Science
See also: Animals, Astronomy, Geography, Geology, Heath, Plants, Seismology
Ask Dr. Science
Ask Dr. Science. Why? Because he knows more than you do! Read daily questions, or submit your own!
The National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation, largely responsible for what we now know as the Internet, has a vast array of online scientific resources. Start here to begin your research.
Start your research at the National Science Foundation.
The NeoScience Institute
http://www.necrobones.com/neosci
Mad scientists have their own home on the Web right here. Check it out!
Nye Labs Online
Bill Nye the Science Guy have proven that science can be fun and easy to learn. Visit Nye Labs Online to learn more about the popular show on PBS.
Science Online
Science Online also has many full-text articles available online, making it a good place to conduct your research.
Scientific American
Visit the online version of Scientific American to view feature articles, ask questions, and read the latest science news.
Science Fiction
See also: Books, Communities, Entertainment, Movies, Television
Alien Hive
http://ns1.ktc.com/personal/dancer
It has been said that everyone in LA is working on a screenplay. If that's true, then you might also argue that everyone on the Internet is working on a script for Terminator 3 or Alien 5. Visit the Alien Hive to get the latest scoop on those wacky extra terrestrials who never seem to get enough to eat.
Borg Collective
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/ Cavern/9452/collective.html
Be assimilated into the Borg Collective. The Star Trekrelated site contains images, a history of the Borg, and a nifty screen saver!
The Klingon Language Institute
The Klingon Language Institute is dedicated to bringing the Klingon language to earthlings. Hold conversations, ask for a bathroom, or insult someone's honor in this obscure yet firm dialect.
The Starfleet Headquarters Experience
http://members.aol.com/wwwgeo/trek.ht
Interested in Star Trek, but just don't know where to start? Try this site.
The I Hate Star Trek Page
http://members.tripod.com/ ~Desslok/trkstink.ht
Less than enamored by Star Trek? Maybe you'll find something of interest at the I Hate Star Trek Page. The parodies are sure to make you LOL.
The Official Star Wars Web Site
The Official Star Wars Web Site is as good a place as any to start for stuff about these sci-fi classics. Literally thousands of sites on the Web are related to Star Wars, so consider this a first step!
Search Engines
See also: Computers: Internet, Yellow Pages
Alta Vista
http://www.altavista.digital.com
Alta Vista is run by the Digital Equipment Corporation, and offers a nice, easy-to-use search interface.
Beatrice's Web Guide
Beatrice's Web Guide is actually the result of a collaboration between Women.com and Yahoo!. It is nicely laid out, but because of the high content emphasis, power users may prefer one of the more traditional search engines.
Search the Internet with Beatrice's Web Guide.
Bigfoot
Can't find that long-lost special someone? Try looking for them with the resources available at Bigfoot! The site also has information about the new Web browser NeoPlanet.
Deja News
Deja News specializes in Newsgroup searches. This is a good way to find out what people are saying about your company, or to find discussion groups for your favorite topics.
Excite
Excite has one of the more attractive interfaces, and an outstanding system of channels.
Four11
Search for people online at Four11, a service of Yahoo!
HotBot
HotBot is renowned for having one of the most accurate and thorough keyword search engines, and fine-tuning your search is a piece of cake. The price for all this searching power is a ho-hum directory, but the payoff is worth it!
Infoseek
Infoseek has a good search feature, and a user-friendly system of channels. Each channel contains links to related sites, as well as special content related to the channel's subject.
InfoSpace
Find almost everything, including people, businesses, Web sites, classifieds, and more at InfoSpace. This site would make an excellent home page from which to begin your browsing every day!
LookSmart
LookSmart contains an easy-to-use directory system, as well as keyword searches and current new items on its front page.
Lycos
Lycos offers customizable keyword searches, along with a system of Web Guides that are similar in concept to Infoseek's channels.
The Mining Company
The Mining Company isn't really a search engine, but it does have thousands of Web sites and other resources organized into more than 500 specific topics. If you are looking for something that is covered by one of its topic areas, this site should prove quite valuable.
Northern Light Search
Northern Light Search is a newer search engine, and it contains a number of features to help you customize your search a bit more effectively.
Nerd World
Nerd World is a great place for detailed searches. Some people will really appreciate what you can do here, and some, well, won't.
Search Engine Watch
http://www.searchenginewatch.com
Search Engine Watch is not a search engine. But it is an excellent place to go if you need to understand search engines better. Are you a Web surfer who wants to know how to make your searches more effective? Or are you a Webmaster who can't figure out why your site isn't listed by some search engines? Look here for answers.
Switchboard
Switchboard is primarily an online yellow pages, but also contains extensive people-search capabilities and Web searching.
Webcrawler
Webcrawler is actually owned by Excite, but offers a unique interface. This site is very news intensive, making it a good stop if you want to find out what is going on in the world.
WhoWhere?
Need to find someone in a flash, without a lot of extraneous content? Check WhoWhere?and begin your search.
Yahoo!
Yahoo! is lauded as the world's most frequently visited Web site. It offers keyword searches and the most extensive directory on the Internet.
Yahooligans!
Yahooligans! is a spin-off of Yahoo!, designed specifically with younger cybersurfers in mind. But best of all, it's not just for kids!
Security
See also: Computers: Internet, Law
BelSign NV-SA
http://www.belsign.be/en/dcc/user/ index.html
The BelSign NV-SA specializes in authenticating procedures and digital IDs. You sign up online and choose the level of certification you want.
CypherNet
CypherNet is dedicated to protecting individual privacy rights in communication, banking, medical records, and more. CypherNet provides a range of information and products to help you maintain the security of your personal information.
Information Security
Information Security is a comprehensive Web site that discusses all aspects of information security, including cryptography, viruses, Internet security, live chat, and more.
RSA Data Security, Inc.
RSA Data Security, Inc. offers a complete range of cryptography and authentication technologies. The company also has an informative FAQ to help you learn more about online security.
VeriSign
VeriSign specializes in digital IDs, helping you to prove to other Internet users that you are who you say you are by adding a digital ID to your e-mail messages. Microsoft includes a link to VeriSign on its own Web site, although you can use other vendors for digital IDs if you prefer.
news:alt.security
The alt.security newsgroup primarily discusses computer-related security issues, although you'll inevitably find discussions of pepper spray and locksmithing, as well.
Seismology
See also: Geology, Science
Earthquake Damage Estimation Manual
http://www.nla.go.jp/boushi/manual/ eindex.ht
Calculate estimated damage at the Earthquake Damage Estimation Manual.
Earthquake Information from the USGS
Try this site for a comprehensive, reliable source of information on earthquakes. Find out when and where the latest earthquakes occurred, or link to other data collection sites.
Learn more about earthquakes from the United States GeologicalSurvey.
The Strong Motion Database
Research using records of hundreds of earthquakes filed here.
news:sci.geo.earthquakes
Discuss earthquakes and various seismology issues in the sci.geo.earthquakes newsgroup.
Shopping
See also: Books, Clothing, Computers, Music, Security
1 Mother of a Mall
The name says it all -- this is truly 1 Mother of a Mall! Shop online in the many stores, which are divided up on nine different "floors."
Bloomingdales
Discuss techniques and equipment at rec.photo. This newsgroup sticks to photography, with occasional spam.
Plants
See also: Agriculture, Environment, Farms
Carnivorous Plant Database
http://www.hpl.hp.com/bot/cp_hom
Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about those wacky carnivorous plants at the Carnivorous Plant Database.
Center for Aquatic Plants
Satisfy your growing interest in aquatic plants at the Center for Aquatic Plants. This site has some great resources for research projects!
Chia Pet Zoo
http://www.accessone.com/~jonathin
Do you love Chia Pets? If so, surf to the Chia Pet Zoo, which includes an online "zoo" as well as Chia Pet tech support.
Medicinal and Poisonous PlantDatabase
Learn the medicinal and poisonous properties of various plants here.
Native Plant Organizations
http://www.wildflower.org/native1.html
Find out how to get in touch with local native plant resources at this site.
news:bionet.plants
Check out discussion of botany and plant issues from botanists and lay people alike in this newsgroup.
Poetry
The Academy of American Poets
For anyone interested in poetry, this site is a great place to start. The Academy of American Poets sponsors the National Poetry Month every April -- find out about it online.
Haiku Society of America
Want to learn about haiku? The Haiku Society of America is a nonprofit organization founded in New York in 1968 to promote the writing and appreciation of haiku in English. You can learn about the society's publications, contests, and regional events at this site.
Poets & Writers
Poets & Writers is a nonprofit organization that provides support and exposure to poets and writers by assisting them in their search for career-related information, outlets for their work, opportunities for professional advancement, and community with other writers. This site gets you connected!
news:rec.arts.poetry
A newsgroup dedicated to the sharing and discussion of -- you guessed it -- poetry. Some spam here, but some fine discussion, too.
Psychics
See also: Astrology, Unexplained Phenomenon
The Cyber Psychic
http://www.hollys.com/cyber-psychic
Have your past, present, and future read online at the Cyber Psychic.
New Vision Psychic Services
http://www.newvision-psychic.com/ index.html
Read articles and other information in New Vision Psychic Services, an online magazine for the psychic community.
Psychic Chicken
Is the Psychic Chicken really psychic, or just psychotic? You be the judge at this site where the chicken answers all of life's questions for you. But be careful, you might not always like the answer!
Roshina's Rune Readings
Get your free rune readings, rune of the day, "Random Bible Quotes," and more at Roshina's Rune Readings.
Radio
See also: Acting, Entertainment, Television
AudioNet
The site lets you listen to broadcasts from more than 260 radio and television stations, thousands of sporting events, and other broadcast services. It even has an online juke box of CDs for users with ISDN or better connections!
Federal Communications Commission
If you want to have anything to do with radio broadcasting in the United States, you'll want to learn a thing or two about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Get into the radio business with the FCC!
National Public Radio
Get the latest news, or find out what's happening on National Public Radio at this Web site. You can also hear live audio of current news on the hour, link to member stations, or search through some of the outstanding special programs NPR has hosted.
Radio 411
Find links to Web sites that contain information about almost anything that has to do with radio at Radio 411.
Virtual Radio
http://www.microserve.net/vradio
Download songs or leave messages about music subjects at Virtual Radio, which serves as a virtual radio station.
Railroads
See also: Hobbies
The European Railway Server
http://mercurio.iet.unipi.it/home.html
Visit the European Railway Server for information on railroads in Europe. The Information here is arranged for both rail fans and travelers alike.
Railroad Timetables
http://www-cse.ucsd.edu/users/ bowdidge/railroad/rail-gopher.html
What time should you catch the train? Find out at Railroad Timetables, a low-tech site providing links to online timetables for railroads around the world.
The Subway Page
http://www.reed.edu/~reyn/ transport.html
Link to subway information in major cities throughout the world from the Subway Page. Download maps of systems to help you know where you're going in strange cities!
Real Estate
See also: Architecture, Finance
Acreage.com
View online listings of acreage properties around the United States at Acreage.com.
Consumer Information Catalog
http://www.gsa.gov/staff/pa/cic/ housing.ht
The U.S. Government's General Services Administration offers a number of free and low-cost booklets to help prospective homebuyers prepare for their purchase. View a selection of these publications online at the Consumer Information Catalog.
HomeScout
Frustrated with real estate searches on the Internet? HomeScout comes highly recommended, providing a thorough, unified database of properties for sale. After you perform a search, you can usually link to the Web sites of local agents for further property information.
International Real Estate Digest
IRED (International Real Estate Digest) provides worldwide real estate information, including consumer help, professional sites, mortgage news and information, and more.
New Homes Search
Find just the right home and builder for your new dream home at New Homes Search, a database of new home builders and services across the United States.
Property Line On-Line
Search for and view property listings online at Property Line On-Line. The site also contains links to various other resources of interest to the home buyer.
Rent.Net
Rent.Net is an online home and property rental guide, with thousands of listings for the United States, Canada, and some overseas locations.
Recycling
See also: Environment
The Compost Resource Page
http://www.oldgrowth.org/compost
Learn all about composting and link to other useful sites at the Compost Resource Page.
The Environmental Hotline
Get recycling tips or link to local recycling centers and resources at this site.
Operation Landfill Elimination
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/ 5002/index.html
Operation Landfill Elimination lists some truly creative uses of seemingly useless items, in an effort to help you reuse worn-out items rather than throw them away.
Recycle City
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosts Recycle City, a site with interactive recycling-related activities to help people learn about recycling.
Recycler's World
http://www.recycle.net/recycle
Surf to Recycler's World for a complete selection of links to recycling companies and other related Web sites. Links are divided into categories based on materials.
Regions
See also: Geography, Government, Maps, News, Search Engines, Travel
CitySearch
CitySearch is a jumping-off point for various city-specific pages in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Each city page lists local news, happenings, and links to entertainment and other relevant information.
National Pages
http://info.fuw.edu.pl/national.html
This simple page links to the national pages of several countries of the world.
Sidewalk
Sidewalk is primarily an entertainment guide for the cities that it lists. Listings help you find movies, restaurants, special events, arts and music, and more.
Small Islands Information Network
Link to information about small islands of the world at this site.
Virtual Tourist
The Virtual Tourist catalogs World Wide Web servers throughout the world by geographical location.
The World Fact Book
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/ nsolo/wfb-all.ht
Our nosy friends at the CIA have prepared the World Fact Book, which is actually an excellent online resource for cultural, political, economic, and geographic information on the nations of the world.
Relationships
See also: Communities, Dating, Families, Horoscopes, Marriage
Blender of Love
http://www.alienbill.com/romance
Read poems and stories about romance at the Blender of Love.
Breakup Girl
The very cool Breakup Girl Web site offers discussion, support, and various articles designed for people (mainly women) involved in breakups.
Flirt Online
http://www.flirt.com/cgi-bin/ frontdoor.cg
Flirt Online hosts ongoing live chat, with a five-day free trial period. Guess what the topic of discussion is in the chat room?
Mark's Apology Note Generator
http://net.indra.com/~karma/ formletter.html
Can't find the right words to say "I'm sorry?" Get a nudge in the right direction from Mark's Apology Note Generator. The site now has a female version, as well!
Relationship Growth Online
http://www.relationship-growth.com
Get information about how to improve your relationships at this site.
Spouses and Partners
http://www.nolo.com/ChunkSP/ SP.index.html
Nolo's Legal Encyclopedia offers Spouses and Partners, a Web site that offers information about the legal aspects of marriage and relationships.
news:alt.romance
One of the best ways to learn about relationships is to talk to others that are involved in them. Alt.romance is a newsgroup with romance and relationship discussion on a wide variety of topics and issues.
Religion
See also: Communities, Families, Marriage
Ages Software
Ages Software provides hundreds of important Bible commentaries and historical documents affordably by publishing them on CD-ROM.
Atheist Nation
The online version of Atheist Nation magazine offers articles and subscription information for atheists.
Bible Magazine Internet Edition
http://members.pgonline.com/~biblemag
Visit this site for news and information for the Christian world.
Comparative Religion & Religious Studies
http://www.academicinfo.net/ religindex.html
Search for links to Web sites containing academic information on most major religions of the world at Comparative Religion & Religious Studies.
Hinduism's Electronic Ashram
http://www.hinduismtoday.kauai.hi.us/ ashram
Visit this site for news, cultural, and spiritual information for Hindus.
The Jewish Magazine
Read articles and news about Judaism, Israel, and Jewish life at The Jewish Magazine.
Library of God
http://sites.goshen.net/LibraryOfGod
The Library of God is an online theological resource, for both researchers and theologians alike.
Nida'ul Islam
Read about Islam and Islamic issues at Nida'ul Islam, a bimonthly magazine for the Islamic faith.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
http://www.religioustolerance.org
Learn about various religions and tolerance at this Web site.
Religion and Philosophy Resources onthe Internet
http://web.bu.edu/STH/Library/ contents.html
Link to numerous religious and philosophical resources at this site.
Shambhala Sun
The Shambhala Sun is an alternative print magazine for Buddhists. The Web site contains featured articles from back issues, and information about the current issue.
Shoot the Messenger
http://www.shootthemessenger.com.au
View popular culture and news from a Christian point of view at this Webzine.
news:alt.religion
The alt.religion newsgroup contains diverse discussion on many religious issues.
Restaurants
See also: Cooking, Regions, Travel
Chef Smiler's Restaurant Resources
http://www.poky.srv.net/~smiler/ rest.html
Those in the restaurant business are sure to find something of interest at this site.
Cuisine Net's Menus Online
Cuisine Net's Menus Online is more than just a listing of great restaurants in selected cities -- it also lists complete menus!
Dine.com
Dine.com offers restaurant listings for many major U.S. cities. Most of the entries have been submitted by readers.
Eric's Idiosyncratic Restaurant andFoodGuide
http://www.mapville.com/riback/ eats.ht Shop Bloomingdales online at its Web site. The site also has store and other company information.
Classifieds2000
http://www.classifieds2000.com
Classifieds2000 has thousands of ads for almost everything under the sun, including cars, employment, general merchandise, personals, and even roommates.
The Internet Mall
The Internet Mall claims to be the largest online shopping mall in the world. "Stores" are categorized into topic areas similar to a directory tree used at some Internet search engines. This makes the Internet Mall easy to use.
JCPenney
Shopping out of the JCPenney catalog is a time-honored American tradition, and the department and catalog store now brings that tradition into cyberspace with its new home page.
NetGrocer
NetGrocer has an interesting idea: buy your groceries online! Actually, most of its items are dry goods and other general supplies.
ONSALE
ONSALE calls itself the Online Auction Supersite, and we can't argue. Keep an eye on this site for super deals on computer products, sports and leisure equipment, and consumer electronics.
The Shopper
The Shopper lists thousands of online shopping Web sites, with reviews and star ratings assigned to each one.
Web Warehouse
Link to various consumer goods stores online at the Web Warehouse.
Silliness
See: Deep Silliness
Skateboarding
See also: Outdoors, Sports
Concussion
http://www.etheria.com/concussion
Concussion is a very cool Web site devoted to skateboarding, as well as surfing and rock 'n' roll.
sKATEBOARD.com
http://www.skateboard.com/tydu/ skatebrd/skate.html
Roll into sKATEBOARD.com for news, images, events, a Skate Park Index, and much more.
Skateworld
Check out event information, music, ramp plans, pictures, and more at Skateworld.
news:alt.skate-board
This newsgroup (make sure you include the hyphen) pretty much sticks to skateboard talk, without wasting too much time on fashion and other unrelated items.
Skiing and Snowboarding
See also: Outdoors, Sports, Weather
Board the World
http://www.boardtheworld.com.au
Follow a team of snowboarders as they travel the world in search of the best boarding locations at Board the World.
Colorado Ski Museum
http://www.vailsoft.com/museum
Learn about skiing history and the Ski Hall of Fame at the Colorado Ski Museum.
Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center
Find out the latest information on avalanche conditions and weather at this site.
iSKI.COM
Find complete news, product evaluations, chat, and more at iSKI.COM. The site is a great place to find out what is happening today in the world of winter sports.
The Mountain Zone
The Mountain Zone is an online magazine for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and more. Find lots of information here, including weather and expedition reports.
SkiNet
SkiNet indexes links to sites with information about travel, gear, snow reports, technique, magazines, and classifieds.
TWSNOW.COM
Read news and snow info designed specifically for snowboarders at this site.
news:rec.skiing
Discuss general skiing topics at rec.skiing, and endure just a little bit of spam.
news:rec.sport.snowboarding
Rec.sport.snowboarding covers various snowboarding topics, from snow reports and travel tips to equipment-for-sale ads.
Skydiving
See also: Aviation, Sports
Adventure Living
http://www.adventureliving.com
Adventure Living is devoted to numerous adventure sports, including skydiving. The site includes skydiving stories, photos, andtips.
Freeflyers.com
Visit Freeflyers.com for another look at skydiving (in this case, a "head first" look). The site offers videos, tips, and photos.
United States Parachute Association
The United States Parachute Association is the official voice for skydiving enthusiasts in the United States. Learn more about this organization and the sport in general at this Web site.
news:rec.skydiving
This newsgroup discusses the sport of skydiving, with many stories and items for sale.
Sports
See also: News, Outdoors
The Clubhouse
http://www.netspace.org/users/david/sports.html
The Clubhouse contains an extensive list of links to various sports- related Web sites. Listings are broken down by sport, and list many fan, team, and news sites.
CNN/SI
CNN/SI is a collaborative effort of Cable News Network and Sports Illustrated. The site provides extensive sporting news and commentary.
ESPN SportsZone
Looking for total sports news? You can't go wrong at the ESPN SportsZone, which contains outstanding coverage of sporting events, articles, stats, and scores.
Interactive Internet Sports
Test your sports trivia knowledge, make predictions, or "mouth off" to your favorite (or least favorite) team at Interactive Internet Sports.
The Official Site of the National Basketball Association
Basketball buffs will feel right at home at the Official Site of the National Basketball Association. Includes daily live chats with your favorite stars!
NFL.COM
Get your football fix at NFL.COM, the official site of the National Football League. Follow your team's road to the Superbowl right here!
SportsZine UK
SportsZine UK contains links, chat, and news for sports in the United Kingdom.
Space
See also: Astronomy, Government, Science, Science Fiction
International Space Station
See what's happening with the International Space Station project at this site, hosted by NASA.
NASA
What better way is there to travel into space than with NASA? Its home page has lots of cool images, information about upcoming projects and missions, and more.
Learn more about the International Space Station here.
Space Exploration
http://people.clarkson.edu/~abramovo/ space.ht
Learn about the history, present, and future of manned and unmanned space exploration at this Web site.
Space News Online
Check out news about the International space community at Space News Online, an independent weekly newspaper.
Space Today Online
http://www.tui.edu/STO/STO.html
Space Today Online is another excellent news source, including info on present and future U.S., European, and Russian space flight projects.
Views of the Solar System
http://www.hawastsoc.org/solar/ homepage.ht
Views of the Solar System is truly one of the gems of the Internet. The site contains information about the planets and other objects in our solar system, including stunning images of each planet, physical data, links, and complete descriptions.
Windows to the Universe
Windows to the Universe is a graphically oriented learning project designed to let the public learn more about the universe where we live.
Surfing
See also: Outdoors, Sports
Adventure Surf
Adventure Surf provides information about taking surfing adventures all over the world. The site provides surf maps, a world review, board information, and more.
Crazy Joe's Sunset Lounge
http://www.thegrid.net/fleming
View daily sunset images of California beaches and world surf reports at Crazy Joe's Sunset Lounge.
OceanBlue
Ocean Blue is dedicated to beaches, surfing, and ocean sports. Find the best beaches here!
The Wet Surfing Page
Download a 3D surfing game, or just learn more about surfing at the Wet Surfing Page.
Taxes
See also: Finance, Government, Money
1040.com
Get tax preparation and legal information at 1040.com. The site also lets you download common U.S. and State tax forms.
The Digital Daily
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/ cover.html
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service produces The Digital Daily, a daily news Webzine covering various tax-related issues.
Tax Analysts
Tax Analysts provides news and other services for U.S., state, and international tax law.
Tax Help Online
Tax Help Online helps you deal with audits, tax collection problems, and even provides some tips to let you lower your taxes as much as possible.
Tax Problems
http://www.nolo.com/ChunkTAX/ TAX.index.html
Learn how to deal with your tax problems more effectively at this site.
news:misc.taxes
Read questions about taxes or ask your own in the misc.taxes newsgroup.
Television
See also: Acting, Entertainment, Movies, News, Radio
Couch Potato TV Page
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/ Set/3362/couch-potato.html
Lurk to numerous Web sites related to current TV shows at the Couch Potato TV Page.
PBS
Check out program guides, see previews, and obtain useful companion material for shows on PBS here. You can also link to other affiliates with Web sites from the PBS home page.
Television on the Web
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/1264/ tv.ht
Television on the Web provides links to the Web sites of TV stations and networks across the United States.
TV-Free America
http://www.essential.org/orgs/tvfa
Learn about National TV-Turnoff Week, and other antitelevision efforts at TV-Free America.
TV Guide
This Web site is an online version of TV Guide. Link to TV listings for your area, or just read up on entertainment news.
Theater
See also: Acting, Entertainment, Regions
Acting Workshop OnLine
http://www.execpc.com/~blankda/ acting1.html
Link to hundreds of Web sites with resources for actors and actresses from this site.
Jam! Theater
Jam! Theater is a complete guide to theater and stage performance in Canada.
Playbill Online
Playbill Online has complete news and information about theater, including both the people and the performances. The site also hosts live chat.
Shakespeare and the Globe
Learn about William Shakespeare, his theater, and the reconstruction of the Globe at Shakespeare and the Globe.
Theaters Online
Link to theaters and shows around the United States from Theaters Online.
news:rec.arts.theater
The rec.arts.theater newsgroup discusses theater, but much of the content is geared toward acting professionals who are looking for work or have other questions.
Tobacco
See also: Health
CDC's Tips: Tobacco Information andPrevention Source
The Centers for Disease Control hosts CDC's Tips: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source, for providing health and research information on tobacco products.
Learn more about tobacco research from the Centers for Disease Control.
The Master Anti-Smoking Page
http://www.autonomy.com/smoke.ht
The Master Anti-Smoking Page links to various antismoking resources, including tips on how to quit, research information, and more.
Smokers.com
Smoking is always welcome at Smokers.com, a Web site devoted to communication and community between avid smokers.
Toys
See also: Children, Collectibles, Hobbies
Dr. Toy's Guide
Find out the best toys for your kids at Dr. Toy's Guide. The site rates toys based on their suitability for various age groups.
F.A.O. Schwarz
So you don't live anywhere near an F.A.O. Schwarz store? That's really too bad, but now you have less reason to despair: the world of toys is on the Web! Check out the cool daily factoids.
The Official Lego Page
The Official Lego Page is a good jumping-off point for every serious plastic brick-building maniac!
Raving Toy Maniac
If you love action figures and other great toys, you'll go bonkers over this site.
Trouble in Toyland
http://www.pirg.org/pirg/consumer/ products/toy/97/index.ht
Trouble in Toyland survey dangerous toys, and posts warnings on its Web site. Learn more about the organization and toys it says are dangerous here.
news:rec.toys
Discuss your love of toys, or find neat stuff for sale on the rec.toys newsgroup.
Travel
See also: Aviation: Airlines, Bed and Breakfasts, Maps, Restaurants
American Express Travel
http://www.americanexpress.com/travel
American Express Travel can serve as a kind of virtual travel agent, while it lets you reserve flights, hotels, and rental cars, and gather vacation tips.
Atevo! Travel
This is a great place to plan your next holiday or business trip. In addition to traditional travel agencylike services, Atevo! also contains some intriguing travel articles and photos of exotic destinations.
Biztravel
Biztravel offers trip planning information tailored to the business traveler. It's also a great place to learn more about the next city that you're traveling to, and you can also check to see if your flight is on time before you even get to the airport!
Epicurious
Epicurious has a great collection of travel information, including Condé Nast Traveler.
Excite Travel
Excite Travel from City.Net provides a host of travel services, including air, hotel, and rental car reservations, and air fare tracking. You can also browse through the site to find out more about your destination. Learn where to eat, what to see, and even how to act.
Flifo
Flifo is an online travel service oriented toward business travelers. Look for low air fares, check to see if your flight is on time, or reserve rental cars and hotel rooms.
Global Online Travel
Global Online Travel lets you make all your reservations online, without making you wait for a lot of other fluff to download.
Greyhound Bus Lines
The Web site of Greyhound Bus Lines has information about the company, discounts, fares, and bus schedules.
The Internet Travel Network
The Internet Travel Network offers a well-rounded selection of travel information and services. Besides the basic reservation capabilities, you can get driving directions, check weather, and participate in travel-related discussions.
Kids Travel
http://pathfinder.com/travel/klutz
Kids Travel helps you and your kids learn how to enjoy traveling. The site includes information about getting around, and on traveling in the United States and abroad.
Microsoft Expedia
http://www.expedia.msn.com/daily/home/ default.ht
The folks in Redmond have their own travel information service, and they call it Microsoft Expedia. Find special deals and use the online travel agent to plan your trip.
Find travel info at Microsoft Expedia.
Mungo Park
Mungo Park shares monthly adventures with its readers by traveling to places all over the world. This site, which lets you "virtually" travel around the globe with its celebrity correspondents, introduces you to exciting new places and fascinating people.
Tackiest Place in America
http://www.thepoint.net/~usul/text/ tacky.html
A Web site devoted to finding the Tackiest Place in America? You'll find it here, with many excellent photos of the defiled destinations. The site calls itself a "contest," but do we really want to know what the "prize" would actually be?
The Travel Channel
The Travel Channel is an online version of that cable television network, and has some fascinating travel articles, photography, and travel spotlights. The site has a number of links to other travel- related Web pages as well.
Travelocity
Want to plan your trip all in one place? Try Travelocity, which has information on vacations and cruises, destination guides, reservations services, and last-minute deals. You can also check for the lowest air fares here.
U.S. State Department
If your travel will take you out of the United States, check out the Web site of the U.S. State Department. The site tells you what documents you will need, and don't forget to check any travel advisories the department might have issued for Americans traveling abroad.
Unexplained Phenomena
See also: Horoscopes, Psychics, Science Fiction
Art Bell
Art Bell is a late-night radio talk show host whose main interest is in science fiction, UFOs, and unexplained mysteries. This Web site has a lot of cool things; our favorite is the Chupacabra photo gallery!
The Bermuda Triangle
http://icarus.cc.uic.edu/~jdrege1/ toby/triangle/tri.html
Learn everything you could ever hope to know about infamous disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.
The Legend of Nessie
http://www.nessie.co.uk/index.html
The Legend of Nessie is an information resource for the Loch Ness Monster, as well as tourist information for the highland country of Scotland! Best viewed with Nesscape (yuk, yuk).
Northwest Mysteries
http://www.pacificharbor.com/nwmyst
Northwest Mysteries has some fascinating bigfoot, UFO, and other related stories.
Explore mysteries unknown at Northwest Mysteries.
Paranormal Parlor
http://www2.clearlight.com/~oddsend/ paranorm.ht
Link to all things unexplainable at the Paranormal Parlor. Lots of great links here!
Veterans
See also: Employment, Government, Military
Defense POW Personnel Office
The Defense POW Personnel Office serves as a starting point for information on POW/MIA personnel of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Surf to this site to learn about news andveterans programs offered by the department.
Lest We Forget
http://home.earthlink.net/~tindle/ 1.html
Lest We Forget is dedicated to people who have served in the armed forces, with numerous links to service organizations and other sites of interest to veterans.
Veteran.Net
Veteran.Net provides a complete source of job search information to help U.S. military veterans plan their careers and keep them on track. The site also includes links to state and local government resources.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Visit this site for information, services, and support for Vietnam War veterans.
news:soc.veterans
Soc.veterans is a newsgroup to discuss veterans issues, although there also appears to be a lot of political discussion as well.
Weather
See also: News, Travel
Intellicast
Intellicast has the look and feel of a large news service, but it specializes in world and national weather. Special features include travel information, ski reports, and health information.
National Weather Service
The official Web site of the National Weather Service has current weather, climatic data, and an extensive listing of storm and foul- weather conditions.
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel is a great source for weather and travel news. Included are forecasts, satellite weather maps, travel conditions, and more!
WeatherNet
http://cirrus.sprl.umich.edu/wxnet
WeatherNet is a comprehensive source for linking to weather information worldwide. The site includes links to forecasts, satellite images, weather cams, and more.
Web Page Design
See also: Computers: Internet
The Bandwidth Conservation Society
http://www.infohiway.com/faster/index.html
Learn how you too can prevent monotony at the Bandwidth Conservation Society. The site contains tips and information on how to reduce bandwidth use on your Web pages.
HTML Hut
http://www.jwp.bc.ca/saulm/html
Link to resources of free graphics, script advice, animations, and more from this site.
Java
http://www.developer.com/directories/ pages/dir.java.html
Need to learn Java? This is about the best place to start. The site has a reference section, and also offers numerous Java applets for use in your own Web site.
MediaBuilder
MediaBuilder offers free images, animations, and links to other resources to help you beautify your Web site.
Mega Web Tools
http://protect.simplenet.com/tools.ht
Another great source for free images, animations, and backgrounds is Mega Web Tools.
Web Pages That Suck
http://www.webpagesthatsuck.com
Web Pages That Suck is still, in my humble opinion (IMHO, in netspeak), the best resource for learning effective (and defective) Web page design. Learn what not to do before it's too late!
WebReference.com
WebReference.com is a great resource for answering those tough questions you have as a Webmaster.
Yale C/AIM Web Style Guide
http://info.med.yale.edu/caim/manual
See what the folks at Yale have to say about nice Web pages at this site.
Yellow Pages
See also: Search Engines
BigBook
BigBook is an extensive, easy-to-use directory to millions of U.S. businesses. The site also includes links to maps and driving directions, a useful feature once you find a business in BigBook that you want to visit.
BigYellow
BigYellow is another excellent online yellow pages that contains listings for both businesses and individuals.
The Global Yellow Pages
http://www.globalyp.com/world.ht
Link to phone book listings all over the world at the Global Yellow Pages.
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