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The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #79 3/2/00 |
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In this issue: - Professional
Cartoon Index <><><><><><><><><><> If you enjoy reading the comics, or just can't get enough of political cartoons or "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire" jokes, check out one of the most extensive listings of cartoonists on the net. The site features cartoons from newspapers across the U.S., industry news updates, interviews published in "Hogan's Alley", and a large directory of links related to all aspects of cartooning. Professional Cartoon Index - cagle.com This free program is perfect for cataloging your DVD collection. Just enter the barcode number on your DVD to retrieve graphic images and a wealth of information on thousands of titles. You can also add films to your archive by placing them in your DVD drive, or by selecting from an impressive list of available titles or simply add your own information including a review, place of purchase, and library loan details. Cool DVD Utility - DVD Profiler (free) If you're interested in tracking changes on a website, or broader trends (e.g., tell me when this book is available in paperback at Amazon.com, or alert me when the weather is going to be bad in Chicago) check out Spyonit.com. You can create your own pre-made Spies covering dozens of topics like stock movements, online auctions and current events. Users may receive reports in a number of ways including email, pager, ICQ, AOL IM etc. My Mata Hari - Spyonit.com ~~~~~~~~~SPONSOR'S MESSAGE~~~~~~~~~~ NEW ECOMMERCE MODEL - Group Purchasing Power to the Individual Get major volume discounts on movie tickets (up to 50%), airline vouchers, computer products, long distance and more. Join one of Volumebuy's 1500 buying pools today! ------------ Please Support Our Sponsor ------------- SHORT TAKES: We've
all received emails of outrageous stories and offers that seem to spread
around the internet like wild fire. Now you can create your own Urban
Legend and mail it off to your gullible friends …... and see how long
it takes to get back to you. <><><><><><><><> The founders of LinkExchange recently sold their company to Microsoft for more than $200 million. Having philanthropic spirit, they've decided to give some money away "internet style" and will donate one dollar to the Red Cross for each person that clicks on the "Ribbit" button. It's an easy way to support a good cause. <><><><><><><><> There are no more excuses for failing to register to vote. This user-friendly site will have you registered in no time at all. <><><><><><><><> The Harvard School of Public Health has launched an online cancer-risk assessment tool. Simply answer a few questions and get information on your risk of getting cancer. It also teaches how to lower your risk and where to focus prevention efforts. Cancer Risk Assessment (most accurate results for people over 40) To tell your friends about Tricks and Trinket, click here. DoHistory is a site that shows you how to piece together the past from the fragments of it that have survived. It is an experimental, interactive case study based on the research that went into the book and film, "A Midwife's Tale", which were both based upon the remarkable two hundred year old diary of midwife/healer Martha Ballard. A fascinating site! Pieces of the Past - dohistory.org Here is an interesting idea: a search engine where somebody else does the work. Simply type your query and wait for an online assistant to help you find the best answer. Webhelp claims to be more accurate and faster than the standard search engines. We found them a bit slow, but if you have complex questions or are just looking for a way to connect with people, give them a try. Human Search Engine - webhelp.com (Flash Intro) If you enjoy watching extreme sports, this site is considered by many to be the premier site for viewing action sports videos online. It includes videos on skateboarding, snowboarding, mountain bikes, surfing, body boarding and more. Be sure to check out the top 25 for some really cool rides. Extreme Sports on Demand - sports3.com What do a crying squirrel, a fish with Pac Man-shaped eyes, a bunch of snap rabbits, and a beautiful queen have in common? Enter The Secret Garden of Mutabor and you will find out. While the site is geared towards children, I was taken by the incredible graphics, clues and comments from the Garden's characters. It is easily one of most entertaining sites on the net. The Secret Garden of Mutabor (Flash required) Nearly 54 million Americans have a disability and 26 million have a severe disability. For Americans without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For those with disabilities, technology makes things possible. This site's mission is to offer the widest possible range of services including editorial content, classified advertising, chat, bulletin boards, e-commerce, links and archives designed for the disability community. Making Things Possible - adaptz.com Advertise in Tricks and Trinkets for less than 1 cent per reader. Email for details to info@tricksandtrinkets.com 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. ~ Personal Car Buyer - Online service for taking the mystery out of buying a new or used car. <aornoff@interaccess.com> ~ Doublen's Empire - A man's nostalgic tribute to his beloved. <sarit@zee.net.in> ~ Bored Senseless - Links to many interesting sites and more. <RShah14949@aol.com> ~ dalfollo-daley.com - Collection of free flight training info and eclectic interests. <Stephen.Dalfollo-Daley@wcom.com> ~ HiiHopes' Home In The Zone - Jokes, links, games, trivia and stuff. <hiihopes@jersey.net> ~ Gothic Poetry, Gothic literature and other writings from the pen of Raven. <NiteMaidn@aol.com> ~ The Love Psychic - Readings for soulmates and people in relationships. <LndKay@aol.com> ~ New Orleans Genealogy Research Service <ellencleary@earthlink.net> ~ India
Info - Excellent portal site for information about India. <mushtaq.shiekh@mumbai.indiainfo.com>
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