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Journey into Amazonia - This fascinating PBS site offers a virtual look at the swollen rivers, flooded forests and dense canopy of the vast rain forest recognized as one of Earth's natural wonders. Cool Utility - In my opinion, Jeffrey Harrow, writes one of the most informative email newsletters on the net, "The Rapidly Changing Face of Computing". Recently he reviewed, "Go Back", a utility which gives you the power to resolve computer problems immediately. I have reprinted his article in full. The Wonder of It - thewondermat.com is a fun, nostalgic and entertaining site follows the "wonder" theme with games, pinups, puzzles, fortunes, pulp and a love machine calculator. As Lawrence Welk would have said, Wunnerful, Wunnerful! SHORT TAKES: Weather Centric Vacations - If you're planning a vacation and want to know, what the weather will be like, check out Weatherbase.com. The site can be used for advance event planning, finding vacation spots, or simply to satisfy curiosity. Book of Threes - For the past 15 years, Mike Eck has been thinking about how things come in threes. He's trying to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by creating a book with the most contributors! Can you add to the project? <><><><><><><><> Raging
Bull
- Raging Bull provides
investors with access to discussions and information previously reserved
for investing professionals including free real-time stock quotes, news,
and more than 10,000 dynamic discussion boards. International Resource - World Skip presents information in a way that is simple, with intuitive navigation and a multi-lingual presentation. A bookmark special! Mystery Net - Mysterynet is a leading publisher and producer of original online mysteries and offers mystery greats including Agatha Christie, Nancy Drew, and Clue, as well as information about mystery books, TV, games and movies. Frogs @ The Exploritorium - The site features articles on frog biology, the role of frogs in different cultures, a tour of "Frog City USA", and multimedia activities and exhibits on frog camouflage, sounds, and other topics. Lost Worlds - This award winning site is created by Seismic Entertainment Software and offers highly entertaining, enriching, enlightening and enduring digitally-based content that meets and enhances the exploration and adventure interests for people of all ages. COOL UTILITY - 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. Academy Awards - Britannica.com's site about the Academy Awards captures the images, performances, and tall tales surrounding Hollywood's most glamorous party. Explore the ceremony's history year by year with photos and articles on every winner in seven major categories. SHORT TAKES: Domain Name Generator - Having trouble finding that perfect dotcom name for your new business? Enter your keywords and NameBoy will generate hundreds of domain names currently available or available for sale or auction. Raise a Virtual Pig - If you grew up in the city and have never experienced the joy of raising your own pig, this site might be your ticket. Swine Online invites all would-be farmers, and gives them enough pig dollars to feed and care for their adopted pig for one week. <><><><><><><><> Long
Strange Trip - Soulbath
is an experimental outlet for the London based design group hi, Res! The
site values sound and vision on equal levels, with many graphic elements
being sound modules making it an instrument of sorts. Journal E: Real Stories from Planet Earth - Journal E uses multimedia imagery to tell stories with artistry and originality. This online magazine offers cutting edge interactive photo essays about subjects ranging from childbirth to cigar bars to the Watergate decade. Appreciating Architecture - Buildings, Bridges and Tunnels takes visitors on a journey through some of the most spectacular feats of engineering of the twentieth century. View information on everything from the Petronas Towers in Malaysia (the world's tallest building) to the world's longest tunnel, The Seikan, in Japan. Rock Climbing - Rocklist.com is geared to entertain, inform and improve the international community of climbing enthusiasts. The site provides climbing information from all over the world including news, articles, editorial commentary, trip reports, area guides, route information and much more. Stream Search - Stream Search adds convenience by offering a comprehensive and searchable database of the latest videos in news, movies, music, sports and special events. Just type in a keyword and select from your choice of quality and high content videos. A bookmark special! Opt Out - The Internet was recently rocked by rumors and reports that a popular system for creating advertiser-supported software was, in fact, functioning as an Internet "Trojan horse". Many of you have this software on your computers. It operates secretly whenever you browse the Internet, reporting your usage patterns and transmitting user demographic information. Visual Retreat - This entertaining site features java applet artwork and has many mesmerizing diversions. These interactive graphics offer a chance to design a constellation, see what music looks like, strike a visual match or simply "take a shortcut". SHORT TAKES: Medical Test Guide - If your doctor has ordered a medical test and you would like to know more about it, check out this site. The Complete Guide to Medical Tests offers information on more than 400 tests, including its purpose, how to prepare for it, and any potential risks or side effects. eFit Makevoer - If you're planning to go on a diet (who isn't), this site offers inspiration and positive visualization. It is a free online tool that enables you to see your potential for weight-loss success with just a click of your mouse. <><><><><><><><> From Silver to Gold - This content rich, Kodak site lets you explore the making of motion pictures. It gives an overview of the process which turns chemicals and silver into motion picture film and then examines each cinematographer's choices in making their film. Seven Questions Away - Tom Mangan, a Californian journalist, is fascinated by people's responses to the provocative questions he poses. He created the Seven Questions project, which features a series of interviews he has done for the past few years. Bizarre Stuff - This site is a warped semi-scientific cookbook of tricks, gimmicks, and pointless experimentation, concoctions, and devices, using, for the most part, things found around the house. 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. Body Art - Body Art, a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, explores the ways in which human beings around the world, past and present, decorate their bodies. Record TV - This site offers a new way to tape TV shows and does most everything your VCR can currently do including rewind, replay, pause and fast forward. Technological Lifestyle - Technocopia, is a consumer-oriented site covering the emerging "digital household infrastructure," with information on smart homes, home networks, smart toys and pet tech. Virtual Laboratory - Virtual Lab is a great place to conduct scientific experiments in fields including thermodynamics, mechanics, energy and environment. SHORT TAKES: Online Calculators - A great selection of calculators for every situation. Coupons and Rebates - E-Save helps you save money with coupons and rebates and promises you'll get your rebate check within two weeks. Poker Pages - Pull up a chair and ante up. If you're a poker player, this site is a full house. <><><><><><><><> 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. Care Giver Zone - Created by a team of senior care professionals and noted experts, and unites people across the country that share care giving questions, fears, needs, and triumphs. The T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. Project - Are Twinkies really science's perfect food? One Demcocracy - Stay informed on issues and connect with like-minded people. MP3 for Writers - Spoken word recordings from many of your favorite authors. Independent Film Showcase - It showcases up and coming filmmakers and features a great selection of cutting-edge short films. Perfect Keyboard - It allows you to create a file of frequently used phrases, paragraphs, e-mail addresses, URLs, macros, clipboard entries or scripts and invoke them in any application just by typing a short abbreviation or hot key. Internet Program Guide - Guide to what's happening in online events including, streaming audio/video, and chats. It lists more than 15,000 web events each week SHORT TAKES: Junk Store Cameras - It contains pictures of old Brownies, Kodak's, and Polaroid's along with useful information about their history and uses. State Stats - This site provides information on the 50 states, their capitals, cities, colleges and universities, constitutions, facts and trivia, state birds and more. AntiqueCast - Targeted searching. If you are a lover of antiques this site is your ticket. <><><><><><><><> Nature Walk - The net's first nature and wildlife portal. The Moonlit Road- Ghost from the back roads of the American South. Adventure Divas - An estrogen-charged, virtual Elks club and feature low-budget travel advice for independently minded women. Earth From Above - The site offers breathtaking photos of deserts, polar lands, coastal regions and cosmopolitan cities. Will you marry me? - Offers thoughts on finding out what she likes, suggestions for proposals, ideas on how to set up a romantic weekend and ways to surprise her. Amateur Video On the Net - SpotLife allows members to post video images to be viewed by family, friends, or wider audiences. Inspirational Journey - Journey with Vincent Lauwers, a paraplegic on a quest to become the first disabled person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. Tech Museum of Innovation - A robust educational resource offering a user-friendly glimpse into topics including genetics, robots, earthquakes and lasers. SHORT TAKES: Netcersize Machine - A high tech treadmill on which you can burn calories, surf the web, watch TV, listen to music CDs, read e-mail, shop, and track workout results. Portable Jukebox - Portable jukebox will hold over 100 hours MP3s and CD-quality audio files. Online Palmistry - This site allows you to read your own palm. <><><><><><><><> Medical Resource - The world's largest medical library, laid out in a user friendly and intuitive manner. It allows search queries by disease, injury, nutrition, poison, surgery, symptoms or test. Space Day 2000 - Using interactive technology to hear, first hand, about living and working in space. Snack Advice - The site allows the virtual experience of eating over a hundred snacks, without fear of weight gain or sugar rushes. Small Mutual Funds - Information on small and new mutual funds which historically have tended to outperform older and larger ones. Net Radio - Music feeds in 22 genres including Big Band, Classical, College Radio, Hard Rock, and Hidden Treasures. Internet Only TV Internet TV network having created hundreds of hours of original content. Online Charity - ishine.com features a guide to more than 650,000 charities and allows you to create a custom page to receive news and information about your favorite charities and causes. New Communication Platform - Zaplets offer a new way to communicate and collaborate by combining email, the web and instant messaging. SHORT TAKES: Bad Burns - Sideburns have been around since the dawn of time and worn buy Pharaohs, civil war generals and of course Elvis. Bad Burns fully explores this fascinating and fashionable subject. Grocery Shopping List - Compile and print a grocery list with a few clicks of your mouse. Oh My Goodness _Unusual, wacky, weird, and out of the ordinary postcards. <><><><><><><> Explore Your World - Catering to adventure travelers by offering a broad selection of quality trips, and supplying comprehensive research and expert consulting services. The New Americans - Site created to foster understanding and correct misconceptions often held by native-born U.S. citizens. Cinematic Happenings under Development - Offbeat site offering the latest movie news and gossip. Investment Research - Dedicated to helping investors by offering free and immediate access to high quality investment research information including: quotes, analyst recommendations, stock valuation, charts, news, and much more. Paintings in the Sky - This Exploratorium site shows you what auroras borealis look like from space and on Earth. Virtual Museum Tour - The exhibitions include the history of flight, 50 years of fighting infection, living in a material world, learning things about your vision and more. Copernic 2000 - Award-winning web search solution that queries the top Internet search engines and returns high quality results in a flash. Getting Paid your Worth - Their searchable compensation database contains salary information on thousands of jobs and calculates wages based on job title and geographic location. SHORT TAKES: Auto Wraps - Autowraps.com will pay you $300-$400 per month to wrap your vehicle with an advertisement while GPS technology will make certain your car is out and about. Fast Flight Info - Real time arrival/departure/delay and cancellation information for all commercial airline flights operating to/from/within the United States. Prospecting for Gold - Tells you where to find gold in every state and contains comprehensive information about metal detectors, gold mining and treasure hunting. <><><><><><><> Critiquing the Critics - Sumarizes the opinions of several top film critics, and then critiques the critics by pointing out mistakes, bias and other goofs in their reviews. Upside Down Auction - Buyers place an ad specifying the items they want, the type, the color, the condition, etc. Then sellers submit offers to them. Inventor's Mill-Shop - This fun site features odd inventions, stories, jokes, and resources for inventors. Animal, Vegetable or Mineral? - The game is an experiment in artificial intelligence, and the more it is played, the better it gets. Internet Theme Park - Yesterland is a nostalgic tribute to Disneyland's discontinued attractions and includes descriptions, photos and the history of the rides and exhibits that made it the world's premier theme park. Unexpected Everest - This awesome site chronicles prior attempts to scale Everest, and the current climbing expedition of Olaf Jones, a Discovery Online correspondent. The Great Illusion - Metaphysical personal site which invites you to experience another reality and unlock the secrets that are hidden inside. No Business Like Show Business - Broadway.com is a one-stop theatre resource that features complete production information from Broadway to Regional and Local productions including theater listings, showtimes, news and reviews, online theater ticketing, showtunes, and more. SHORT TAKES: Return receipt mail - Autowraps.com will pay you $300-$400 per month to wrap your vehicle with an advertisement while GPS technology will make certain your car is out and about. Email Folklore - We've all had our share of forwarded email including jokes, virus warnings, chain letters, get rich schemes and the like. This fun site collects and categorizes them in case you have missed any. WWW for Cats - Offers free email, arcade games, Morning Hairball newsletter, virtual cat toys, and cat-related items for sale. <><><><><><><> Online Purchase Protection - ConsumerSpot is an online provider of post-sale services for consumers buying electronics, computer products, and home appliances. Buying a Digital Camera - 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. Tell Them Now - TellThemNow.com you can email virtually any celebrity or world leader and share your thoughts or comments, and get it off your chest. Being Romantic - TheRomantic.com offers a huge collection of the world's most creative ideas on romance, dating tips, gift giving, date celebrations, marriage proposal stories, valentine's cards, and free help on how to impress the opposite sex. Satire Wire - Satire Wire offers a lighthearted view of the new economy and is up to giving business, the business.
Video Artistry - Bill Viola's online exhibition, presented by the San Francisco MOMA, features 15 short videotapes on how technology has influenced our perception of the world. All About Allergies - If you're one of the 40 to 50 million people in the US that suffers from allergies, this site may offer some relief. Information Pollution - The site features philosophical articles and commentary on issues ranging from genetically modified foods to media concentration. SHORT TAKES: 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. Breakfast Cereal Character Guide - The Breakfast Cereal Character guide contains a detailed reference for some of the most memorable cereal box characters from the early 1900's to the present. Currency to Go - Purchase up to $1000 in currency (in 75 countries) and they will deliver your order by the next business day. <><><><><><><> Georgia Revealed - This fascinating site depicts the rich and deep culture between the borders of this country, reflected in every aspect of life with digital photography, audio, video clips and daily updates. Strange Stuff Explained - PBS site based on the theories of Stephen Hawking, it offers simple, straight-forward descriptions of seemingly cryptic things like antimatter, quasars, quarks, singularity and wormholes. Consumer Search - Provides fast answers on top-rated products and provides an intelligent search engine to the best articles on any given product or service. Way Too Personal - A collection of actual e-mails received from internet personal ads, and offers internet dating advice and help. Patron Saints Index - If you are looking for some divine intervention, visit this site.
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