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Quiet Times - This amazing site was designed by a San Francisco graphic designer/writer and employs a mixture of prose and visuals to convey a whim or a thought. Photo Journalism - This site raises visual storytelling to new heights. With easily displayed pop-up windows, visitors can enjoy this thoughtful site without multimedia requirements. The Best Medicine - Comedy World is shooting to be a nexus point for broadcasting original comedy 24/7. Offering live radio broadcasts with hosts ranging from Sandra Bernhard to Ken Ober (remember Remote Control?) as well as streaming video, animation and some cool games, this site is a must visit if you need to unwind. SHORT
TAKES: Amusing Dogs - Dateline Kennel is a collection of cute and comic photos of man's best friend from the 50's and 60's. Be sure to check out Future Dog, a time traveling scottish terrier complete with cape and a mock time machine. Librarian's Index - Contains a subject directory of over 7100 online resources that have been evaluated by librarians and researchers. It offers more reliable and efficient results than your average search engine. <><><><><><><><> The Study of Dreams - This site is dedicated to the investigation of dreams and dreaming. Its purpose is to promote an awareness of and to encourage research into the nature, function, and significance of dreaming. The Vanishing Tattoo - Vanishing Tattoo is the creation of Tom Lockhart, owner of the oldest continually operating tattoo studio in Canada. The site contains photo galleries, images of ancient tribal designs, an itinerary of Tom's quest to find the last authentic tribal tattoo and much more. Stock Market for Sports - The Pit is the first sports card exchange complete with ticker and all. You can finally put all those "useless" stats to use, because on-the-field performances largely determine the card values. Prices change daily and sometimes, drastically. Make Mine Wine - If you're looking for some guidance in selecting the appropriate beer, wine or spirits to match your lifestyle and pocketbook, you'll want to bookmark Tastings.com. The Acceleration of Everything - This fascinating website features the work of James Gleick, the acclaimed author of "The Acceleration of Just About Everything", and will have you consider your own role in accepting the acceleration of modern life. Issue # 122 - Sites of the Year THE MOST ENTERTAINING SITE - Soda Constructor Soda Constructor is a hybrid of a video game and an erector set. It is one of the most charming, engaging, and just plain fun sites on the Net. BEST SITE TO VISIT, AND RETURN FROM - Near Death Experiences This site offers hundreds of NDE stories from all walks of life including stories by Peter Sellers and Edgar Cayce. It is easy to get lost in the stories and bathe in the light. MOST ARTSY FARTSY SITE - Art and Culture Art and Culture is an award winning site which offers access to the best in the visual and performing, design, literature, music and film. BEST MEDICAL REFERENCE SITE - Medline MEDLINE Plus contains up-to-date, quality health care information from the world's largest medical library, laid out in a user friendly and intuitive manner. BEST BROWSER ADD ON - Hotbar A free add-on that converts your static browser into a personalized instrument of enhanced functionality and visual appeal. BEST ONLINE HANDYMAN - Fixing Appliances This useful site provides consumers with helpful information for every major household appliance including troubleshooting, maintenance tips, answers to common questions and a diagnostic section. MOST HELPFUL SITE FOR BUYING A DIGITAL CAMERA - Dpreview.com The Digital Photography Review features the latest in digital camera and imaging news including in-depth reviews, lively discussion forums, and the largest database of digital camera specifications we have seen. BEST RESOURCE FOR GETTING YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE IN ORDER - 2020 Green If you're serious about getting your financial life in shape, 2020 Green will give you a great work-out, but don't expect to get toned in 30 minutes. MOST INTERESTING SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION - The T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. Project Are Twinkies really science's perfect food? http://www.twinkiesproject.com/ BEST PLACE TO FIND FELONS MOST LIKELY TO GET CAUGHT - Bozo Criminal of the day The "Bozo Criminal of the Day" site features stories from the AP wire and other news sources about banditos not playing with full decks. http://www.electricferret.com/bozo/ BEST GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL - Celebrate Somebody This unique site produces an actual personalized gift book with individual entries and graphics composed and created by participating family members, friends and associates. http://www.celebratesomebody.com THE COOLEST ODDS N ENDS: BAD BURNS - The Coolest Sideburns http://www.badburns.bizland.com/
BREAKFAST CEREAL CHARACTER GUIDE - Contains a detailed reference for some of the most memorable cereal box characters such as Tony the Tiger, Captain Crunch, Snap Crackle and Pop, and Dig 'Em. http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/3278/cereal-guide.html
SURELY, NOT SCIENCE -The Periodic Tables reflect physical properties of the elements when arranged in order of increasing atomic number. The following versions differ slightly from the ones we were taught in school. PERIOD
TABLE OF FUNK - OLD COMPUTERS = AQUARIUMS -If you have an old computer sitting around, you may be inspired by the art of Jim Lower, who has turned his old Macs and PCs into very cool computer fish tanks. http://www.members.home.com/jlower/aquaria/aquarium.html BEST SCIENTIFIC SITE - Periodic Table The Royal Society of Chemistry has created a fascinating virtual look into the Periodic Table of Elements. http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/page3.html MOST PROVOCATIVE MAGAZINE ARTICLE - Why The Future Doesn'T Need Us. If you're not hip aware of this August Wired Magazine article, and the subsequent stir it caused, you can read it online. http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.04/ BEST MULTIMEDIA SITE - Medium4.com Internet TV network with hundreds of hours of original content. COOLEST PHOTOGRAPHY SITE - Marcus Leatherdale Marcus Leatherdale, a photographer known for his portraits of celebrities done in New York in the 80s, has created one of the best personal online exhibitions to date. http://www.marcusleatherdale.com/home.html MOST FONTASTIC SITE - Principles of Graphic Design Mundi Design Studios' useful, interactive introduction to the art of graphic design. http://www.mundidesign.com/presentation/index2.html BEST SOFTWARE UPDATING UTILITY - My Updates If you find it hard to keep current with all the updates available for the software on your computer, check out this free service from Ziff Davis. BEST COLLABORATIVE MULTIMEDIA PROJECT - Paper Veins Project A multidisciplinary and multicultural group of award-winning artists who create projects about the body, identity, medicine and technology. BEST MARTIAL ARTS SITE - Way of the Warrior Bushido Online explores the history and philosophies behind the martial arts. FUNNIEST COMMERCIAL EXPORTS - Gaijin a go-go American stars shilling for your favorite foreign products. Inside Scoop - You can learn everything you need to know about your favorite stars, and even get personal news alerts and industry specific daily digests via email at this informative new site. Web Copier - WebCopier is a powerful offline browser that records entire sites and stores them locally until you are ready to view them. Capturing The Soul - "Visions of the Sacred" is a unique web site that uses documentary photojournalism and the theme "the sacred" to raise money to feed the homeless. This site isn't just about serving up over 50,000 meals in a month. Visitors who wish to support the Capuchin Soup Kitchen may bid for photos at the online auction or may simply send a donation. SHORT
TAKES: Consumer Search - Consumer Search, dubbed by PC World as the best expert product review site, goes into the nitty-gritty of every new product, reviewing all reviews. It is a great starting place for researching potential purchases. Headline News - 1stHeadlines makes it easy to search headlines and access current news stories from 150 top US and International newspapers, as well as broadcast and online news sources. The site is updated 24/7. <><><><><><><><> Disco, Disco Cow - Milkoland, one of Sweden's largest milk producing dairies, is home to Milko, the touring cow. Help Milko get his groove back on the Music Machine by creating your very own music video. Forgotten Americans - In this companion site to the film, visitors embark on a virtual journey to the colonias where muddy dirt roads lead to rows of "ruddy, crudely constructed shacks that are little more than a patchwork of old boards and cardboard." Rock and Roll Hall of Shame - A hilarious and at times a painful recount of some questionable covers by Hollywood actors of some of the greatest rock and pop songs of all time. American Mile Markers - Taken on the Road is Matt's journey from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge. But unlike your typical road trip, in true engineer fashion, Matt painstakingly plotted out as straight a line as possible for his route while taking photos precisely at each one mile increment. Nifty Kid's Site - Step into the magical world of castles and unicorns. Through the use of computer-generated art, Carol McLean-Carr sets the mood for fairy dreams with beautiful digitally illustrated sketches. Travel
Your Dreams - This site outlines delightful accommodations,
sightseeing highlights and itineraries in regions considered of prime
interest, allowing visitors to explore old towns and friendly villages
with cozy cottages, quaint country inns and ancient castles. MP3
Liquid Burn - MP3 Liquid Burn software, a totally new overhaul
from the last 1.3 version, Secrets of the Ice - Secret's of the Ice focuses on the geography of the continent and its importance as a scientific laboratory by bringing visitors up to date information on current global change research. Interact with the eleven scientists and adventurers as they collect ice cores across the continent and study Antartica's untamed Wilderness. SHORT
TAKES: Dining Out - Menus.com provides useful, reliable online information about restaurants big or small, fancy or inexpensive, in the U.S., the U.K. and beyond. Movie-A-Minute
- With ultra-condensed versions of your favorite movies, you can experience
the breadth of the film in just one minute. <><><><><><><><> Capture
The Moment - Go back in time and travel through sixty years of Pulitzer
Prize winning photography. Examine over 100 unforgettable photos that
have been taken The Modern Word - For literary aficionados, The Modern Word is a Mecca. Click on the Libyrinth link and you'll find yourself getting lost in a sea of author sites. Supercalafragalistic.com - If you're used to newspaper and magazine reviews, John Venable's bohemian style with voiceovers, music and animation will keep you coming back for more details on upcoming movies and current releases. How Stuff Works - Have you ever wondered about how caffeine, or chess computers, or guitars, or solar cells work? Not to worry, this award winning site has all the answers. The expression, "content is king", was never more aptly applied. Triviastic - Triviastic is home to over 800 of the most unbelievable, interesting and obscure trivia facts that make you go hmmm. If you have a juicy tidbit of your own, just Register and add it to the database. Classic
Films - The Palace is a site devoted to Hollywood's Golden
era and the great classic films it produced. In operation since 1995,
it is one of the most respected and visited sites of its kind. Alternative Medicine - If you're interested in finding in-depth alternative treatment information for those conditions that conventional medicine doesn't seem able to reverse, check out this University of Pittsburgh Alternative Medicine site. Canadian World Domination - The General Headquarters of the Campaign for Canadian World Domination is a hilarious trip into the world of two Canadian chicks bent on taking over the world and re-designing it to suit their aims. SHORT
TAKES: Paycheck City - Paycheck City has five useful payroll calculators designed to assist you in making sure you're receiving the correct pay as well as verify your withholdings. Toon
Tracker - If you're nostalgic for your favorite cartoon themes, check
out the Toon Tracker. It features many of the cartoons from the 60s complete
with history, pictures, audio, and real player video. <><><><><><><><> Online Reference Desk - Refdesk.com is GREAT information resource for all things Internet. The site is brilliantly organized for finding facts on almost any subject you can imagine. Literary Getaway - Bloomsbury Magazine is the ultimate literary getaway. It contains reading groups, impeccable literary commentary, a bookstore, a handy summation of last year's literary highlights, and much more. Going in Style - Fashion TV has launched a content rich, happening site featuring the latest fashion trends from around the world. The site includes online runway shows, worldwide fashion magazines, a designer database, bios and pictures of the world's top models and much more. Academic Resource - The High School Hub is an excellent resource for students in subjects including english, math, social studies, science, language, arts and technology. It features interactive learning tools and a detailed reference collection. Super Bowl History - If you're interested in catching up with some Super Bowl history including stats, teams, players, game summaries and coaches don't fumble this one. Sundance
Online Festival - The Sundance Festival has fast become one
of the most important venues for independent filmmakers. With the recent
explosion of new digital film Visual Search Engine - You can now see the results of Internet searches thanks to a new search engine called SearchShots.com. Simply, type in keywords and see both text descriptions and thumbnail pictures of each pertinent website. Degree Confluence Project - Founded as a grassroots effort to document the real places where the imaginary latitude and longitude coordinates are said to exist, the Project intends to collect photographs and the stories of each degree intersection in the world. The site contains over 400 official confluences, with 11,650 still to be found. SHORT
TAKES: What's on your Mind? - Check out the Blot Gallery and see what's lurking in your subconscious. Visitors are encouraged to describe what they think an image represents and then see what the rest of the online world thinks about it. Schwarzenegger
Pranks - Arnold Schwarzenegger: actor, champion of health and fitness,
devout republican, Mr. Universe, and....notorious prank caller? (This
one still has us laughing!) <><><><><><><><> Saint
and Sage Convention - Every 12 years Indian Sages, Saints, Sadhus
and Gurus gather together in Allahabad to participate in the Maha Kumbh
Mela festival. Over 30 million Posters American Style - The National Museum of American Art has created an online exhibition using a selection from their traveling exhibition of poster designs. The posters include chemical cure-all ads, propaganda pieces, psychedelic concert announcements, Hitchcock film promos and much more. Each entry features historical context, artist biographies and detailed close-ups. Lord of the Mayan Jungle - The jaguar, once the Lord of the Mayan Jungle, has seen its population die out at a rate in direct proportion to the loss of its native jungle territory. This site was created to help foster a better understanding of the Jaguar and the delicate ecology surrounding it. Online Science Primer - There's nothing like a site meant for kids, that gets the old timers thinking as well. ScienceMaster.com was created for students, parents and teachers in an effort to "excite young minds about the world around us." Tabs on the Tabloids - In true Brit fashion, this site pokes fun at the local and national newspapers and tabloids offering brief reviews of recent news items, often accompanied by news photos with hilarious captions. Interactive Sound Lab - The Soundry is an exciting, interactive, and educational web site about sound. Covering everything from the most basic concepts of what sound actually is, to the specifics of how humans perceive it, it aims to promote enthusiasm and knowledge about sound. Taquitos.net - Your one-stop source for information on your favorite munchies including snack foods, barbecue, doughnuts and chocolate milk. Fast Food Facts - If you're in overload just thinking about all those calories and the damage they might do, check out the Interactive Food Finder site. Just select the fast food you crave and the restaurant that serves it, to find out how nutritional <grin> this food really is. The Commissar Vanishes - A collection of photographs taken during Stalin's regime. It provides a sobering vision of Communist Russia's propaganda machine. Watch closely as "enemies of the people" magically disappear from photographs, or as advertisements are replaced with propaganda messages in urban snapshots, SHORT
TAKES: Squirrel Fishing - What do you get when you cross a squirrel, a peanut, some twine and a pair of Harvard "Researchers" with too much time on their hands? Squirrel Fishing, what else? DotComm
Auctions - Bid4Assets.com has established an auction marketplace for
buying and selling the distressed assets from bankruptcies and private
industry. <><><><><><><><> The Balcony is Closed - Created by a few movie junkies in 1999, Metacritic contains a vast collection of reviews, making it possible for visitors to get a wide variety of feedback on a particular movie in one place. Read the full reviews or just scroll through the briefs. Check out the Metascore for a numeric average of a particular film's reviews. Escape From Hollywood - Webflicks is an online showcase for the non-profit 911 Media Arts Center in Seattle. Designed to create a non-competitive environment for digital video artists, this site endeavors to explore the potentials of media art. Outrageous Architecture - Bart Prince is an internationally renowned architect known for designing buildings that are as much a reflection of the client as they are of his own unique artistic style. Visitors to his site can thumb through his impressive projects, complete with models and line drawings to help get some insight into one of the most impressive modern architects around. Your Trip Advisor - TripAdvisor is a new type of service built especially for the travel industry. They mine the web for the most relevant travel information on popular destinations and present it in an easy to use and intuitive format. Surfing
by Personality - The site works just like the employee picks' shelves
at a video store. Like Television - Avirtual warehouse of footage containing films, music videos, television shows, documentaries and just about anything else you've ever seen on the boob tube. Tools for Extraordinary Living - Founded by modern guru Deepak Chopra and friends, this site is an online sanctuary dedicated to enhancing the lives of all its visitors. With a world-class staff of doctors, experts and thinkers at your disposal, it is the perfect place to find information and inspiration relating to all matters of the mind, body and spirit. From Swastika to Jim Crow - "From Swastika to Jim Crow" is a new PBS series that takes a deeper look into the lives of these men and women, their brutal transition from Nazi Germany to the American South, and some of the wonderful, life-affirming stories that emerged from their struggle. SHORT
TAKES: Courting the Unabomber - An absurd behind-the-scenes look at the personal letter writing of 'respected' media personalities in their attempt to grab a one-on-one interview with the Unabomber himself. The highly secretive criminal is courted, coddled and welcome to call Katie Couric collect anytime. Tongue-Tied
- This website contains an impressive collection of nearly 2000 tongue
twisters, replete with amusing translations. With twisters from over 77
languages, the site covers everything from Afrikaans to Zulu and back.. <><><><><><><><> Super Bowl Ads - Ad Critic has created a detailed archive to browse through the ads, which are listed by product, advertiser, and quarter in which they aired. You can even see the commercials that were banned by CBS as well as cast your vote for your favorite picks. Untimely Advice - Miss Abigail will quell all of your modern concerns about, etiquette, relationships, puberty, parenting, vegetables, etc. with good old-fashioned advice. Drawing from a library of nineteenth and twentieth century advice books, she is armed with some of the same sound wisdom that your grandparents grew up with. Wild World of Weird - Missioncreep.com is a forum for artists of all types whose subject matter falls a little to the left of the traditional love poem or nature painting. Although most of the art at this site focuses on the macabre, there is a lot of creative work to be uncovered and enjoyed. B Minus Movie King - This site is devoted entirely to the life and work of B movie prodigy William Girdler. The eye that envisioned such dubious creations as "Grizzly" and "Asylum of Satan" was known for his unwavering passion for filmmaking. Pseudo Dictionary - If the Oxford Dictionary is a little too stuffy for you, check out the only online 'pseudo-dictionary', a growing reference guide to everything slang. All the words and phrases we love to invent, use and sneak into our daily conversation now have a legitimate home. Space Arcade - An impressive collection of original online video games that will have visitors hooked in no time. With games ranging from the educational "Gravity Slingshot" to the just plain fun "Sluggee Shootout", there's plenty of entertainment to go around. The History of Money - This site, created by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco explores the history of American Currency and examines how changes in our currency are closely aligned with our country's history. Postal Experiments - The United States Postal Service (USPS) is known for its amazingly reliable service, especially when compared with many other countries worldwide. In order to confirm this, this site sent a team of investigators to test the delivery limits of this immense system. SHORT
TAKES: Skip the Intro - In the online world, many firms believe that their site is only as good as the splash page. The longer and more involved it is, the more successful the company must be. The creator of SkipIntro.com respectfully disagrees. See if you can skip this intro! Great
Movies to Rent - Looking for a great video to rent tonight? Check
out the National Film Preservation Board's site for a suggestion. Each
year, the board selects the 25 best films, to add to the National Film
Registry. <><><><><><><><> Breakthrough Books - If you're looking for a good book to get cozy with, bookmark this site. In every issue, Lingua Franca asks their experts (in a particular field of study) to recommend breakthrough books, those books that have defined a particular area of thought. Politically Correct? - Cross Circuit contains a number of outlandish flash animated cartoons that feature the likenesses of everyone from former President Clinton, to Jesse Jackson, to President Bush. Between the recounts, pardons, and all the bad blood, maybe it's time we as a nation took a moment out to have a good laugh. Understanding Barcodes - When Scott Blake was a child, he stumbled upon a simple diagram that explained some of the elements found in a basic supermarket bar code. He was fascinated by its complexity and at the same time he couldn't believe how easy it was to understand. A Man and His Toys - If you're looking to find the latest high quality gadgets, games and 'boy toys', check out Firebox.com. They're always on the lookout for the next must-have gadget, as well as the most desirable classic products in a wide variety of categories. The Hidden Forest - A personal collection of detailed information on everything from Lichens to Fungi to Slime Moulds, and many other organisms you might find in your backyard. Complete with helpful mouse-overs, fascinating information, photographs, and an intuitive format, visitors can experience the lush surroundings of the Auckland region of New Zealand from a truly unique perspective. One Cosmos - The simple design and layout, allow for easy navigation through its fascinating content. With categories ranging from "Human" to the "Milky Way and Beyond" to "Life", there is little room for boredom. Workspheres - This online exhibition presents a selection of prototypes and available products designed with sensible and sensitive attention to the way we really want to work. Of special interest is the homepage layout which allows viewing all the components of the site from one place Flashy Fashion - SoWear is fashion collective which features emerging talent in fashion. The site allows designers, stylists, photographers and hair and makeup artists to connect, collaborate, and explore available resources. SHORT
TAKES: Best Cars 2001 - Money.com has compiled a list of the "Best Cars of 2001". With categories ranging from best Minivan to Mid-Sized Car to Luxury Car, you're bound to find something that will grind your gears. Almanac
Days - The Old Farmer's Almanac has been given an online face at Almanac.com.
It offers insight as to why each day is special, (today it is 27 days
until spring) and includes long-range weather forecasts and time honored
wisdom and advice. <><><><><><><><> Sacred Rocks and Buddhist Caves - Although this site is designed to be a mere introduction to the accompanying book, there is more than enough content for visitors to fully experience the beauty and signigicance of the caves. Toonopedia - Don Markstein's, Toonopedia dubs itself as "...the world's first hypertext encyclopedia of toons". It may or may not be, but it's certainly the deepest and most detailed account on the subject we have come across to date. Wild World - Created by National Geographic, is more than your average educational site. Its main attractions are the two interactive maps, which visitors can use to explore the world's eco-regions and see the Earth in terms of its plants, animals and climates. Body Parts Online Fan Film Exchange - A collection of original films created by hardcore fans with overactive imaginations. By combining all types of films including parodies of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-Files, Spider-man, the Matrix and lest we forget, Star Trek, there is plenty of fun to be had by both the fanatic and the unsuspecting onlooker. |
