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Frontier House Adventure - Experiential history is a way of exploring a time period by putting yourself under the natural and technological conditions of that era. Internet Boom and Bust - EatTheseWords.com is a collection of personal stories from people of all ages who were involved in the 'Internet Boom and Bust (1995-2000)'. Do You Believe? - The next time someone asks if you believe in ghosts, click over to this site and show them Arthur Conan Doyle's spirit exuding from a medium's nose, caught on film in 1932. SHORT
TAKES: Act Convincingly! - This site attempts to teach young thespians some important tips on how to 'act' convincingly. Black and white video of a wonderfully sarcastic young actor sneezing, endorsing a product, and even 'thinking' is accompanied by written instructions. Copy Kat Recipes - If you have restaurant taste but a microscopic budget, check out CopyKat.com, where your favorite recipes from Boston Market, The Olive Garden, and other popular eateries are ripe for the picking. <><><><><><><><> What should I put on the fence? - Anyone who's ever struggled with petty rules, regulations and cruel landlords will relate to this lighthearted tale of one Englishman's struggle against a fence. Practical Pet Care - The Practical Pet Care website is an online resource for pet owners to learn about the proper care of their animals. Human Body Online - The site uses a 'dummy' to demonstrate the various aspects of the body, such as 'Organ', 'Skeletal', 'Muscles', 'Nervous System', and 'Circulation'. FARK - The biggest complaint people have about the 'news' is that it is sad and depressing. Thanks to the boys at FARK, we can now stay informed about many important issues around the globe and still smile at the same time. Web Awards Scoop - Four men recently got together and created Award Scoop, a 'one-stop location for accurate facts and information' about the various Web awards that are regularly issued by different parties on the Internet. Python Online - Grab your best pair of coconuts and follow Daphne the "All-Nude Tour Guide" through PythOnline, the site that is the Holy Grail for legions of Monty Python fans. Shareware's Greatest Hits - PC World, the magazine of PC computing, has just released its ever-helpful "The Best of …" issue, and on the web site version, visitors can download some of the best shareware and freeware available today, all of them 2001 Shareware Industry Awards nominees. The Peoples Court - Battle it out - with a messy roommate, a cheating lover, a faithless friend - in this imaginary court room, complete with real jurors. SHORT
TAKES: Aircraft Shopper Online - Next time you get bumped from a flight, get even and buy your own 727. You can do it at Aircraft Shopper Online.... whether you want a Learjet for under $1 million or a Boeing 727 for $82 million. Making Celebrities Fat - The site also features swimwear models modified into heavyweights, a custom gallery where visitors can have photos of their friends bulked-up, and a section that tells how it's all done, photo-by-photo. <><><><><><><><> Herbs and Ethnobotany - Straightforward and easy to use, the database offers alphabetical searches by common or Latin name, then delivers the herb's claimed attributes, historical uses by cultures throughout the world, ailments, body area and range of use. Around The World in 80 Clicks - Photographer Alain Schneuwly has shared his marvelous photographs from around the world at Photographic Memories. Nerissa Explains It All - This one is a charmer: Nerissa is a student at the Emily Carr School of Design in Vancouver, BC, by way of the Phillipines, and she's off to a great career start with this pretty site celebrating summer - and Nerissa. The Land of Prisons - Funded by the Foundation for National Progress, the report includes an Incarceration Atlas that lets visitors click on any state to see who's getting locked up where, or join a discussion group on criminal justice. Fruit Portal - The "Mark" of Mark's Fruit Crops is a professor of horticulture at the University of Georgia and a Master Gardener - clearly a man who loves his fruit. Action by Inaction - Trenchmouth Magazine was created by a group of Bay Area twenty-something intellectuals in an attempt to quietly infiltrate the global marketplace with their own ironic, stylish brand of Wei Wu Wei, or "action by inaction." Summer Learning - A gold mine for teachers, Quia offers 600,000 learning games, and the list grows daily -- as visitors create the activities and quizzes themselves. Eat Drink Dine - Master sommelier Evan Goldstein has created this site to guide users through creative wine and food pairings. No hard and fast rules here, just plenty of information. SHORT
TAKES: The Head Shop - Billed as the only head storage facility in the universe, The Head Shop really is all about heads. Comic Strip Artists - Cartoonist Tom Tomorrow's comic strip "This Modern World", pillories the world we live in and somehow tolerate, from the Chandra News Network -- all Chandra all the time! --- to Conservativeland, the happiest place on Earth! <><><><><><><><> The World in 2001 - The site is Pundit Central, with sections including a Diary, listing month-by-month key events that will affect the world; Britain, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific; the World in Figures, with forecasts for 63 countries and 20 industries; Business and Management, Finance and Science. Zoetrope: All-Story - Inspired by the "Coppola heritage," as in Francis Ford, the site presents contemporary short stories that may or may not evolve into film. AskOxford.com - AskOxford appears as the revised edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary hits bookstores, both from Oxford University Press. Not just for grammar wonks, the web site is a vast resource for the English language, as the dictionary is, but it's a lot more fun. A Whole Lotta Shakin' - The official Elvis web site gives fans of The King everything they could want, short of a second-coming: virtual tours of Graceland, Elvisology, audio and video clips of performances - even a chance to sign up for a free @elvis.com e-mail address. Who Wants To Be a Fobionaire - "Many will try. But only a few will win…" warns Fobianaire, an online trivia game that mimics Who Wants To Be a Millionaire. The game tests players' trivial knowledge of American-Asian pop culture. Jelly Web - Jelly Web offers innovative products, from the intriguing bouncing ball menu that challenges visitors as they enter the site, to customized web sites that push the boundaries of web technology. Lab Tests Online - Today consumers must be their own best advocates in the sometimes scary health care marketplace. This site is just what the doctor ordered. Lab Tests Online offers vital info about the most "invisible" yet routine of health care processes, clinical lab tests. Famous Name Changes - This site spills it all, on actors, singers, sport stars, politicians, religious leaders, models, moguls - plus the "Totally Obscure," like the transsexual bank robber who went from Richard to Patricia. SHORT
TAKES: Alternative Dictionaries - Learn to say strange, rude things in languages from Acadian to Yiddish (no entries for Zulu yet). The site offers about 3,000 words in 79 languages to date, and is an experimental "internet collaborative" project; that is, users make all the entries, and most are rarely found in conventional dictionaries. Time Capsules - Enter a date and get a "time capsule," a listing of the top news headlines, songs, toys and books, plus sample prices (like stamps at 2 cents each in 1921) and a list of celebrities born on that day. <><><><><><><><> Home Economics History - The extensive exhibit includes social, political and economic theory that makes a strong, even feminist, case for housekeeping as both an art and a science leading to higher education, social stability and the mental and physical health of the nation. Photocartoonist Extraordinaire - Featuring the portfolio of Kat.Caverly, a greeting card photographer and maven, Photocartoonist is a collection of photos of funny people looking funny, many with funny captions written below the photos to make them even funnier. Cycle Jumpers of the World - Billed as "your e-jumping destination," the site features the jumps, the bikes and the crashes of the world's greatest living and dead daredevil motorcycle jumpers, from America's Evel and Robbie Knievel, to China's Zhu Chaohui, who jumped a Suzuki 250 across the Yellow River before 50,000 spectators. The Victorian Web - A web-based translation of materials for courses in Victorian literature at Brown University, the Victorian Web is an exhaustive resource covering it all. Rare Bob Dylan - This site of previously unreleased live recordings of Bob Dylan in concert includes many rare recordings via RealAudio. Among the gems, two songs intended for the 1964 never-released Bob Dylan In Concert album, "Lay Down Your Weary Tune" and "John Brown" - the latter not released until the 1995 Unplugged album. Octane Games - Go lake fishing, test your quarterback arm, shoot hoops or hit the blackjack tables at Octane Games, where you can play simulated sports, casino, arcade and puzzler games. The Art of the LP - This site celebrates another pleasure of album-dom that has gone missing since CDs took over: album cover art. Brothers Grinn - Need a laugh? Get page after page of nutty humor at the Brothers Grinn. SHORT
TAKES: Lurid Paperback Covers - The site features weekly cover art and compares "lurid" pulp fiction art to that of porn, romance, Gothic and sleaze. Whatever - they've all got blonde bombshells. Finding Sounds Online - FindSounds.com is the leading web search engine for finding sound effects and sample sounds on the Web. <><><><><><><><> Photographer Extraordinaire - The portfolio of New York-based Rosanne Pennella features slide shows, portraits, landscapes, locations and architecture captured in the rich color-soaked images Pennella has found in some of the world's most exotic locations. Smart Cookbook - Dedicated to making shopping, cooking and eating good food easier, Recipezaar's goal is to build the "world's smartest cookbook." Real Workout - Designed as a one-stop site for those who wants to get in shape, the site promises to help you "feel comfortable, find support and discover new challenges" in the process. Our Favorite Things - History Wired is a virtual tour of objects from the vast collection of the National Museum of American History. But it's unlike any other museum site you've visited. Here visitors can look at hundreds of artifacts, most not on exhibit in the real museum. Etiquette For Real Life - Welcome to CourtesyFlush, etiquette for today's real world. Here you won't get tips on which fork to use at dinner, but answers on the stuff we all have to deal with daily in our own clumsy ways. Wild Africa - With help from National Geographic, visitors can relive conservationist Micheal Fay's intrepid expedition of The Green Abyss, a wild swatch of territory situated between The Congo and Gabon in Central Africa. Wood That Works - 'Wood That Works' is an art website dedicated to the displaying David C. Roy's mesmerizing wooden sculptures. Skyscrapers - Located in New York City, the Skyscraper Museum pays tribute to these architectural monoliths, their history, symbolism and construction. The website behind the museum is equally interesting, complete with virtual exhibitions that examine topics such as urbanism, architecture and business. SHORT
TAKES: Book of Changes - Offers insight into the millennia-old history of the I Ching, as well as links to related sites all over the Web. Shoot the Breeze - O Pine is a quiet corner where visitors can speak their mind on matters large and small, without interruption … like shooting the breeze with a best friend. <><><><><><><><> Cultures on Edge - A quarterly online magazine whose mission is to preserve and promote awareness of different cultures around the world. . Used Cars Internet Style - The site offers tips for evaluating condition of cars (including its brakes, engine, transmission, etc.), where to look for used cars, and how to look into the car's history. Amateur Film Critic - James Berardinelli has emerged from the anonymous chaos of Internet film reviewers to receive kudos from such seasoned experts as Roger Ebert. Taxi Dreams - An in-depth portrait of five immigrant cabbies trying to 'make it' in the Big Apple. Splash Challenge - Splashchallenge holds a series of online competitions, each one focused on a highly original design concept, complete with an objective jury, a grand prize and a fixed number of entries. Broadband Delights - Founded by seasoned television executives, the FeedRoom aggregates the latest news, business, sports, weather and traffic videos from networks, local TV stations and independent news providers. Browser Panache - If you're tired of looking at the drab shades of your internet browser, check out Hotbar.com. It's a free add-on that instantaneously converts your static browser into a personalized instrument of enhanced functionality and visual appeal. I Should Be Working - Many companies are beginning to monitor employee's working habits and being a slacker is becoming more and more difficult. IShouldBeWorking.com is a great site for free cyberslacking fun and online loafing humor. SHORT
TAKES: The Archive of Misheard Lyrics - Have you ever sang a song and knew you were butchering the words? Or listened to a song over and over and not understood the lyrics? Not anymore. Find Articles - If you're looking for a magazine article you read a few months back, check out FindArticles.com for articles dating back to 1998 from more than 300 magazines and journals. <><><><><><><><> If the Shoe Fits - Whether you're an Air Jordan, Adidas or Reebok aficionado, this site is a knockout. It allows you to design your own skateboard shoes, running shoes, and casual boots by utilizing up to 329 million combinations of materials, colors, graphics and logos. The Right Gift - Unlike gift sites that try to sell you whatever's in stock, this site connects you to top-rated gift ideas found on the web. It is organized in unique categories that help you think creatively about your gift recipient. Parking Lot Videos (Some Adult Content) - Back in 1986, Jeff Krulik took a video camera to the parking lot of a Judas Priest concert. The resultant movie, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, became an instant cult classic. Medical Breakthroughs - Their site is an excellent resource for top-quality and thought-provoking news stories that offer solutions to problems, tips on staying healthy, and compelling stories. Strong Numbers - Many of us have used The Kelley Blue Book to obtain the fair price for a used car we planned to buy or sell. Strong Numbers has taken this concept one step further by creating a site to provide pricing information for the huge commerce market of collectibles and used goods. Immunobiology Animations - View diagrams to discover the elaborate system of responses that enable the body to fend off potentially harmful invasions and, when it goes awry, to create the devastation of such diseases as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. The Color of Money - 2020 Green - A remarkably designed and thoroughly conceived site, 2020 Green guides visitors through every step of becoming financially solvent, starting with getting a job at one of four virtual employers, from a deli to a communications firm. Your Environmental Impact - Airhead.com is an environmentally conscious web site with a focus on preventing and solving problems related to air pollution. SHORT
TAKES: Infamous Names - Visitors can find the original given names of their favorite celebs, searching the almost endless database for famous actors, singers, models, athletes, politicians and historical figures. The Dead People Server - Visitors can search the extensive index by the year of death or by last name. Each entry includes the deceased's name, profession, cause of death and what he or she was best known for -- in this life, anyway. <><><><><><><><> Web Photo School - This pioneering online photo school is an economical and convenient way to learn basic and advanced photography. For $50 per year, students can choose from a variety of courses. Modern Living - Every few weeks, Modern Living offers up new animation from its Neurotica series, called by site creator Han Hoogerbrugge, an "ongoing self-portrait" -- 99 animations reflecting his dreams, fears, conflicts and hopes. Gaudí 2002 - Visitors to the beautiful city of Barcelona are familiar with the brilliant work of Spain's most legendary architect, Anton Gaudi. In his honor, the Spanish government has declared the year 2002 as "International Gaudi Year," during which the Catalonian city will celebrate the many contributions of this technical magician. Interactive Color Experience - Based on the 1992 book Color, Contrast, and Dimension in News Design, this site explores the power, physiology and theory behind color. Centre for the Easily Amused - Visitors to the Centre will find a variety of amusements, from interactive renditions of legendary game shows and irreverent animation to every imaginable card and board game. The Frank & Fritzy Show - Part "Seinfeld," and part "The Sopranos," the Frank & Fritzy Show is an authentic series of conversations captured from wiretaps recorded by the FBI between 1985 and 1986. . Pop-Up Stopper - Pop-Up Stopper 2.4 is a free, easy to use utility that lets you selectively control pop-up windows or block them completely without complicated adjustments or filters that can slow surfing. Himalayan Art Project - The purpose of this lovely site is to exhibit and catalog Himalayan and Tibetan art from world-wide collections and ultimately create a comprehensive archive. SHORT
TAKES: Everything About Bees - There are 20,000 species of bees worldwide, and this site explains a lot of them: from Africanized Honey (killer) bees to the Sweat Bee, so named because it's attracted to the salts in human perspiration. Get It off Your Chest - Want to send a compliment or a criticism but too shy (or chicken) to confess it's from you? Whether you love someone's bikini line -- or hate their detectable toupee -- you can let them know by anonymous e-mail. <><><><><><><><> Genomic Revolution - Created by the American Museum of Natural History, the site explains a vast, complex subject in simple but not simplistic terms. Learn what the Human Genome means to you, your family and the future. Create-A-Masterpiece - With truly interactive tools, users can dig deeply into the lives and works of impressionist masters like Degas, Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and others. Star Chefs - Star Chefs is devoted to the culinary arts as a career, with a variety of celebrity chefs: from the super-famous Julia Childs to cookbook authors like Jacque Pépin and those who shine at toney restaurants like Mario Batali of Babbo. California Academy of Sciences - San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences includes the Steinhart Aquarium, Natural History Museum and Morrison Planetarium and is the oldest scientific institution in the West and one of the 10 largest natural history museums in the world. Advertising Icons - Virtual museum of advertising icon toys, cataloguing in 650 images and 700 text descriptions household icons from the Jolly Green Giant to Farfel the floppy-eared hound dog puppet featured in Nestle Quik chocolate commercials from 1953-65. Fear of Physics - This site offers a friendly, non-technical place to play with the laws of physics. Headings like "What happens when you move very very fast? and "Sometimes we don't hear what we're supposed to" draw users into fun - and learning -- with roller coasters, pendulums and earthquakes. Episode Guides - This massive database site contains Episode Lists - titles and air dates -- for over 1,800 TV shows and more detailed guides with guest stars and plot summaries for over 500 shows. You can't watch the programs here, though site creators have provided search tools and links to send you to the source. Andante - Rich with both commentary and performances of the works, Andante.com is dedicated to preserving recorded classical music for both sophisticated and beginning fans of the art. SHORT
TAKES: Journey Woman - Women are different - even when they travel - and this resource for the female traveler acknowledges the difference with subscriptions to its quarterly online newsletter, tips, ideas and info for sojourning in various cities - all for girls (of any age) only. Upholster This! - What's uglier than an ugly couch ? Someone else's. If you think you have the ugliest couch in the world, test it against the other gruesome contestants in Sure Fit's Ugly Couch Contest. A multitude of couches vie for the title -- and a $2,000 Grand Prize. <><><><><><><><> Virtual Africa - A joint venture between public television's WNET New York and National Geographic Television, Africa is the web site of an eight-part series, shot in wide-screen, super 16mm format, that takes viewers on a kaleidoscopic adventure through Africa's vastness and into the homes of its people. Brain Power - This mental-fitness site is designed for people who are interested in evaluating, understanding and improving the performance potential of their own brain. SmokeymonkeyS - SmokeymonkeyS is from two Japanese gamers/designers who wanted to create online games, but whose starting point is clearly graphic design - or rather, image creation. Those here are remarkable: start in the Gallery to sample the ethereal, detailed characters created in a ghostly Eastern - but definitely not anime - style. Mos Eisley Multiplex - Devoted to mining the Star Wars universe for new story lines, parodies and versions of existing tales, this site features low-budget films produced by groups of fans, who use both new and old characters to create their own tales, called fan films, of the classic space epic. Manhole Mania - Part of a global mail art project called Sewers of the World, Unite!, this site is the exhibition page of a collection of photographic images of manhole and other access covers to water and gas pipes, electrical and telecommunication cables, gutters and grillwork related to sewers of all kinds.
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