Welcome to the 150th issue of the Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter offering weekly insights into new, cool, useful, fun, unusual and interesting sites on the Internet. 

In this issue:

- British Pop Culture in the 1960s
- Labor Art Splash
- Repeating Third Grade
- Short Takes
- Mel Brooks Humor Site
- Digital Photography Ezine
- The Nobel Channel
- Scribbling Women
- Abandoned Places
- Subscribers' Sites


British Pop Culture in the 1960s

Austin Powers reminded us of the free-spirited energy that embodied England in the 1960's, a pop-culture explosion that stretched from London all the way to America. Fueled by the magical music of The Beatles, this movement took Britain from the gray days of post-war immobility into an international realm of political and musical revolution.

SixtiesPop.com is the self-styled 'definitive website for images and information about the 'swinging decade'. The site discusses the cultural roots of the period, and contains interviews with actors and musicians whose work was well represented during that time. Don't miss the section entitled 'Star Interviews', which includes one-on-one's with members of The Kinks and other legendary English bands.

http://www.sixtiespop.com/

Labor Art Splash

Most buildings, museums, bridges, churches and other urban landmarks were built entirely on the sweat and blood of the working class. These are the men and women who gave their lives to the construction and creation of great cities such as New York, the people who've done all the work and received little of the credit.

The Labor Arts website is a work in progress, a 'virtual museum' dedicated to honoring the cultural history and accomplishments of working people. There are fascinating exhibits such as 'Unseen America', a photography exhibit in which workers use their cameras to give us a closer look into their working lives.

http://beta.laborarts.org/

Repeating Third Grade

Teachers who feel disconnected from their students once the school bell has rung should take a hint from Mrs. Dingman. She has her third grade class wired and ready with a website that includes classroom rules, tips for parents, and interactive learning projects.

Mrs. Dingman's website, while specifically for the students in her class, represents a brand new model for developing teacher-student relationships. Using the Web, she is enabling parents to stay involved in their children's education, as well as developing creative interactive projects for her students to tackle.

http://www.mrsdingman.homestead.com/home.html

SHORT TAKES:

Volcano Live

Founded by brave volcanologist John Seach, this site is entirely focused on the world of volcanoes. 

Visitors will find exciting pictures of lava explosions and erupting volcanoes, information on volcanoes around the world, and even a selection of Volcano Cams. If you happen to live near one, you may want to check out the section 'Breaking News' which gives current updates on volcanoes getting ready to blow.

http://www.volcanolive.com/

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Netizen's Guide to Flame Warriors

Welcome to Mike Reed's Internet guide to 'Flame Warriors', belligerent characters who torment the stability of message boards, bulletins and chat rooms.

According to Mike, the Internet is a 'battlefield' and surfers should be aware of their online 'enemies'. The site contains a glossary of Internet slang and a growing list of 'Flame Warriors' to watch out for.

http://www.winternet.com/~mikelr/flame01.html
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The Carthedral

'The Carthedral' is a 1971 modified Cadillac, a gothic road warrior complete with skeleton heads and gargoyles. Definitely not something you want to cut-off on a dark country road.

The website behind the car is ironically inspiring, with a photo gallery and a travel log documenting everywhere its owner, Rebecca Caldwell, has gone.

http://www.carthedral.com/

Mel Brooks Humor Site

From 'The Producers' to 'Blazing Saddles', Mel Brooks has drummed up some of the most delightful comedy of the twentieth century. Now there's a website for fans to celebrate his legendary brand of wonderful and socially incorrect humor.

The Mel Brooks Humor Site is an all-inclusive look into the man and his comedy including a biography, famous audio clips from some of his most popular films, and a behind-the-scenes look into all twelve of his movies. Be sure to check out the sections entitled 'Filmology', which includes all of Brooks' work as a writer, actor, director, producer and composer.

http://www.tmbhs.com/tmbhs/

Digital Photography Ezine 

Digital cameras allow users to bypass expensive film and laborious darkrooms while still letting them take beautiful pictures. The best part about the process is that photographers can instantly upload, manipulate and send their photos to people all over the world.

Whether you are thinking about buying a digital camera or are an avid enthusiast, Megapixel.net is worth a visit. It is an online magazine that covers a wide range of topics relating to digital photography. Visitors can read articles, view the work of accomplished photographers, or read detailed reviews of digital cameras currently on the market.

http://www.megapixel.net/
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The Nobel Channel

Perhaps the most coveted accolade in the world, The Noble Prize is bestowed upon people who achieve great progress in the fields of Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Literature, Peace and Economics. It is the ultimate form of global recognition, an honor that symbolizes a lifetime of work and achievement.

The NobelChannel.com is the official website of the Nobel Prize. It features information on previous winners, the six different categories of study and a biography of Alfred Nobel, an accomplished businessman and inventor after whom the prizes are named. Don't miss the 'Learning Studio', an interactive classroom that lets visitors learn about different topics (the current subject is 'Superconductivity').

http://www.nobelchannel.com/

Scribbling Women

The nineteenth century revealed a literary movement among female authors in America, producing work from such heralded writers as Willa Cather and Ann Petry. Thanks to The Public Media Foundation, we can now experience dramatizations of these inspired works through national radio broadcasts.

ScribblingWomen.org is the website supporting this dramatic effort. The site features several novels that have been converted into radio plays for the visitors enjoyment. Each play is accompanied by photographs, lesson plans, synopsis' and literary interpretations.

http://www.scribblingwomen.org
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Abandoned Places

Henk Van Rensbergen is an airline pilot who loves to take pictures. When he's not flying 747's across the globe for a well-known Belgian airline, Mr. Rensbergen is building a striking collection of personal photographs.

Abandoned-Places.com is Henk's online portfolio, a compilation of photographs that focus on abandoned hopitals, churches, hotels, buildings and factories. His pictures are poignant examples of the stories he sees in these forgotten places, these 'pyramids of the industrial revolution'. Check ot the 'Photo Gallery' filled with timeless and grave images captured by this talented artist.

http://home2.planetinternet.be/henk/

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SUBSCRIBERS' SITES - Many of our subscribers have fascinating on-line projects. This weekly section will introduce you to some of these sites. Please let me know about your project so that I might mention it in this section. Write me at info@tricksandtrinkets.com

~ Looking For Someone -Located a long lost relative or loved one.

~Love Nectar - Integrating the sensual and the spiritual. 

~Firefighter David Lones - In loving memory.

~Stackomania - Fun new card game.

~Ed's Chronic Pain Site - Resource for those who suffer from chronic pain.

~ Renae's Room - Educator's haven.

~Guerilla Marketing Boot Camp 


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Have a great weekend.
Charles Kessler