All Purpose Web Sites

America Online (AOL)
www.aol.com
You can do just about anything on this site. You can sign up for free email and set up your own individualized web page.

CNN
www.cnn.com
Where you can get the latest news and information.

Netscape
www.netscape.com
Similar to the AOL home page. You can do just about anything on this site. You can sign up for free email and set up your own individualized web page as well.

SNAP.COM
www.snap.com
Similar to the AOL home page. You can do just about anything on this site. You can sign up for free email and set up your own individualized web page as well. This site is run by NBC.

Yahoo!
www.yahoo.com
One of the best search sites.

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Arts and Culture

ANTIQUE ALLEY
www.bmark.com/aa
Connections to more than 150 shop catalogs make this online marketplace a great find. In addition, the Shop Guide lists more than 40,000 antiques stores nationwide.

THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
www.photographymuseum.com
This online museum has large, quick-loading images and a clean design. There's interesting text for each exhibit. Resources include a research center, museum shop and photo preservation tips.

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY'S POETRY PAGES
www.theatlantic.com/poetry
Long a bastion of literature and culture, The Atlantic Monthly's poetry section is a gold mine. Join in the Forum, peruse book reviews or listen to audio recordings of modern poets reading works by everyone from Frost to Hardy.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
www.nga.gov
Viewing the vast art collection that belongs to the American people is both easy and informative at this site. Virtual tours display the art treasures, and the accompanying narratives explain the various periods, artists, techniques and styles.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
www.nytimes.com/books
With more than just advice on good reads, this venerable institution also offers critical essays on contemporary writing. Plus, you get an Expanded Bestseller List, editors' picks and past reviews. Requires free registration.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
www.si.edu
Like its physical structure in Washington, D.C., this site is mammoth. Start with Museums and Organizations for a lay of the land. Once inside, you'll be content to view its exhibits for hours.

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Computing

AOL NETHELP
www.aol.com/nethelp
America Online's help section offers everything from technical tidbits on Web publishing to instructions on searching the Net. Learn the art of downloading, decoding error messages and clearing caches.

THE BARE BONES GUIDE TO HTML
www.werbach.com/barebones
The site serves as a quick reference for HTML, and it's available for free in 21 languages. You will find a list of current tags, as well as specifications on positioning, links, graphics and sounds.

MICROSOFT PRODUCT SUPPORT SERVICES
www.microsoft.com/support
Microsoft offers both free and fee-based services on its support site; find the best option by clicking on the product for which you need help. You can also check the FAQ page or the Knowledge Base, a library of helpful articles.

PC MAGAZINE
www.pcmagazine.com
Few sites provide a more thorough and objective survey of new technology than PC Magazine's. It reviews in clear, concise prose hundreds of software, hardware and Internet products, from graphics to smart pagers to streaming audio.

THE SOFTWARE SHAK
www.softwareshak.com
The freeware and shareware here can help you do pretty much anything with Windows, Unix, DOS and Macs. You will find games, Internet tools, desktop applications and programming software.

DR. SOLOMON'S VIRUS CENTRAL
www.drsolomon.com/vircen
The makers of Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus software explain the ins and outs of computer viruses. There's a library of articles, plus a list of known viruses and their antidotes.

WEBMONKEY
www.hotwired.com/webmonkey
This cutting-edge site offers step-by-step courses in every facet of Web development and design. It recently added a new section for "the next generation of Web builders": Webmonkey for Kids.

TRIPOD
www.tripod.com
This is a free internet hosting site. This is where our site is hosted. This a great free service with a great deal of service and help.

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Education

ASK DR. MATH
forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math
Possibly the most complete math site on the Web, this archive is searchable by grade level and covers elementary through college work. E-mail Dr. Math for help.

BACK TO COLLEGE
www.back2college.com
This is an excellent education resource center for older and re-entry students. Get information about internships, online degrees, life experience credit and financial aid. Plus, there are study tips and links to online forums.

CAMPUSTOURS.COM
www.campustours.com
The next best thing to actually visiting a school is taking CampusTours. From maps and photos to campus Webcams, this site lets you be your own tour guide at hundreds of U.S. schools.

EDUCATIONAL WEB ADVENTURES
www.eduweb.com/science.html
Several interactive science and nature adventures depart from this site. For example, visit the Amazon, track a loose tiger or observe a coral reef.

HYPERHISTORY ONLINE
www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
This interactive world history chart covers 3,000 years of people, events and maps. Example: In the People Index, 1500-1996, brings up a color-coded chart with entries on Abraham Lincoln, Leo Tolstoy, Louis Pasteur and Pope Pius IX.

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Entertainment

AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS
www.amctv.com/home.html
This site provides interviews, trivia, star bios and programming schedules for the 24-hour movie network. Film buffs can search the database for descriptions of more than 2,000 movies.

ELECTRONIC POSTCARDS.COM
www.electronicpostcards.com
This site's range of categories--including Fine Art, Sports, Holidays and Trivia--is enormous. Users can customize their free cards with color and music.

THE HOUSE OF CARDS
www.thehouseofcards.com
Self-described as "the best in card games and playing card information," The House of Cards has rules for hundreds of games, links to card history, games for kids and meeting places to play online.

INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE
www.imdb.com
With more than 2 million entries about 200,000 film and TV titles, IMDb can fairly stake its claim as the planet's biggest movie site. The site also has the scoop on upcoming productions.

LIVECONCERTS.COM
www.liveconcerts.com
With a rockin' library of live concerts, users can catch shows from a variety of top artists every day. Replay earlier interviews with musicians or check out clips from behind the scenes.

MR. SHOWBIZ
www.mrshowbiz.com
A virtual who's who of the entertainment industry, this site is packed with celebrity bios, interviews, news and movie reviews. Don't miss Plastic Surgery Lab (under Games), where you can remake stars' faces

MSN GAMING ZONE
www.zone.com
No quarters are needed to try out the free games at this tempting site, but you'll have to pay for premium ones. There are also traditional card and board classics. Game on.

POK MON TRADING CARD GAME
www.wizards.com/pokemon
Learn the finer points of attack damage and drool over the latest card packs. If you are really daring, delve into the virtual community of players, traders and strategists. New players will find rules and instructions for playing this popular card game.

SALON
www.salon.com
Our pick for the Web's best 'zine, Salon serves original content daily with pizzazz, from political commentary to essays on art, relationships and travel. Music, book, and movie news and reviews are also top-notch.

STAR TREK CONTINUUM
www.startrek.com
Paramount's official "Star Trek" site offers episode lists from all four Trek series, interactive games, daily trivia and occasional online chats with cast and crew members.

TICKETMASTER ONLINE
www.ticketmaster.com
As the industry giant, it's no surprise that Ticketmaster's Web site earns high marks. Users can choose musical, sporting, theatrical and family events or find attractions by state.

THE ULTIMATE CAMERA PAGE
www.szym.com/cameras
This picturesque site of Webcam links is one of the best. Users can view the beautiful Chicago skyline or gaze at the peaceful slopes of Japan's Mount Fuji.

YAHOO! BROADCAST
www.broadcast.com
The granddaddy of Internet radio is now owned by Yahoo!, but you can still listen to live news, music and games 24 hours a day. The site also features a CD Jukebox and hundreds of audio books.

ZDTV
www.zdtv.com
ZDTV is the 24-hour cable television network and integrated website about computing, technology, and the Internet. Their shows help viewers improve their computer knowledge and participate more fully in the Digital Age.

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Family and Home

BOB VILA'S HOME SITE
www.bobvila.com
The guru of home remodeling has built a site packed with project planning tips and instructions on specific techniques. The Bulletin Board and FAQ sections are useful, as are the materials calculators.

DOITYOURSELF.COM
www.doityourself.com
From appliances to woodworking, you'll learn how to do an array of home improvement jobs at this site. Post questions on the Community bulletin boards.

FAMILYTREEMAKER.COM
www.familytreemaker.com
You can buy the popular Family Tree Maker genealogy software here, but the site also has a lot of good, free information. There are how-to articles and links to thousands of online resources.

FOR MY GRANDCHILD
www.mygrandchild.com
Learn how to maintain long-distance relationships with your grandchildren and make sure that your house is safe before they visit. Share stories about them in The Grandparent Forum.

HOME AND GARDEN TELEVISION
www.hgtv.com
This massive site encompasses how-tos on decorating, gardening, remodeling, crafts and entertaining. The Library catalogs information from HGTV's shows by episode.

KIDS DOMAIN
www.kidsdomain.com
Kids who want to explore the Net should start here. There are fun games, tips for safe surfing, links and craft ideas. There's good stuff for parents, too.

KIDS ZONE
www.kidszone.com
Another Kids Web site that I came across. It looked pretty good to me, but this was not selected as one of the best web sites in 1999 by Access Magazine.

THE KNOT
www.theknot.com
Buy a dress, find a photographer, register for gifts and pose your etiquette questions here. Plus, there's advice for every step of the process and every wedding party member.

PARENTS.COM
www.parents.com
With toy reviews, product recall lists, parenting advice and craft ideas for all ages and abilities, the whole family will benefit from a visit to this site. Requires free registration.

PARENT SOUP
www.parentsoup.com
Parents congregate at Parent Soup to talk about their kids, ask questions and support each other from conception through the teen years. There's also plenty of input from experts and links to parenting resources.

PBS ONLINE and PBS KIDS
www.pbs.org
www.pbskids.org
The online companion to PBS television. These sites have great content that will provide a great deal of information and enjoyment. For example, you can listen to all of your kids favorite Barney songs at the PBS Kids site.

RADIO DISNEY
disney.go.com
Sometimes a kid has to hear the PokÚmon theme a few (hundred) more times. If so, tune in to Radio Disney. Listeners with RealPlayer can request a song or hear TV shows.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR KIDS
www.sikids.com
This is a fun, colorful arena for young sports fans. Kids can play Shockwave games, read the Shorter Reporter for news updates, or help other kids solve their personal dilemmas in Sports Advice.

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Government

CAPWEB
www.capweb.net
This is your direct link to Capitol Hill. Find out how to contact your representatives, get the scoop on campaign contributions and see roll call votes for each congressional session.

CIA: THE WORLD FACTBOOK
www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook
OK spy junkies, your mission is to gather intelligence on every nation on earth. Start here. The Factbook opens simply, but it packs the informational wallop of an almanac on steroids.

POLICY.COM
www.policy.com
A gatherer of data from a variety of sources, this site offers straight-ahead news on public policy. Opinions are kept to a minimum, allowing readers to quickly get to the heart of the debate.

POLITICS1.COM
www.politics1.com
Here you will find extensive coverage of federal and state politics, but the best feature is the Presidency 2000 page. This political page is easy to use, nonpartisan and easy to digest.

PROJECT VOTE SMART
www.vote-smart.org
This is a great political site to find out how your legislators voted. It's also a real cheat sheet: Find out how their votes corresponded to the desires of special interest groups.

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Health

ALLERGY LEARNING LAB
www.allergylearninglab.com
A free membership opens the door to color-coded, information-packed floors. You'll find basic questions on the Blue Floor, treatment options on Red and advice about doctors on Purple.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH NEWS ONLINE
www.altmedicine.com
This virtual newsletter provides a thorough road map to the Web's extensive collection of alternative medicine sites. It does a great job of balancing diverse disciplines with a dose of caution.

WEBMD
www.webmd.com
This largest medical web site that has a wealth of information.

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History

THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: VIETNAM ONLINE
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/amex/vietnam
This is a vivid historical resource with an easy-to-follow timeline that escorts you through the Vietnam War. The highlights include essays by the conflict's participants.

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: LIFE PORTRAITS
www.americanpresidents.org
Originally a tie-in to C-SPAN's "Life Portraits" cable TV series, this site remains as an excellent lesson-plan guide for teachers. It includes basic lists of presidential facts, as well as video clips from the series.

LIBERTY! THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty
Another PBS television project, this is a great site for any American history buff. There are simulated newspaper reports of the revolution, a section about daily life, military perspectives, a timeline of events and global views.

MARTIN LUTHERKING JR. PAPERS PROJECT AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY
www.stanford.edu/group/king
This site was created by Stanford historian Clayborne Carson and inspired by Corretta Scott King. It features thousands of documents, including full-text versions of the civil rights leader's best-known speeches.

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Lifestyle

AARP WEBPLACE
www.aarp.org
Older Americans will find many resources and a healthy dose of politics at this site. There's news, advice and a guide to community groups.

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Money and Business

ALLSTATE: CALCULATORS AND TOOLS
www.allstate.com/tools
The Auto, Home and Life & Estate Planning calculators here will figure monthly payments, but they also serve as guides. They'll help you decide how much to save to buy a car, for retirement or for emergencies.

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Reference

BIOGRAPHY.COM
www.biography.com
The A&E cable channel developed this site as a companion to its popular series and Biography magazine. It spotlights a celebrity each day and has profiles of more than 20,000 people.

LEARN2.COM
www.learn2.com
Whether you want to use chopsticks or repair a doorknob, you'll find step-by-step instructions with helpful illustrations at Learn2.com. Read up to improve your accent, change a flat tire or write a romance novel.

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
www.loc.gov
Only a portion of the Library of Congress' 17 million books and 95 million images are available online, but even that small slice is mind-boggling. Enjoy books, maps, exhibits and audio files.

LIBRARYSPOT
www.libraryspot.com
This compact, efficient site offers a plethora of links to the best library and reference sites. Research everything from music and maps to genealogy and grant writing.

MICROSOFT EXPEDIA MAPS
www.expediamaps.com
Get quick driving directions or road maps for anywhere in North America or Europe. Just enter an address or a place, such as "Fenway Park," for a detailed, printable map. My Maps saves maps you need often.

QUOTELAND.COM
www.quoteland.com
Find the right words for any occasion at this site. Don't miss Humorous Quotes for memorable movie, TV and song lines, as well as stupid things said by famous people

A WEB OF ON-LINE DICTIONARIES
www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/rbeard/diction.html
This site has links to more than 800 dictionaries and thesauri in more than 160 languages, from Afrikaans to Yiddish. Specialized dictionaries cover topics such as law, medicine and slang.

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Science

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
www.amnh.org
The AMNH is packed with educational activities, photographs and virtual exhibit tours. It also offers a special sneak peek at the new Hayden Planetarium, opening in February.

BUGBIOS
www.insects.org
Explore a dazzling collection of insect macrophotography at this site, including up-close images of lepidoptera (butterflies), cockroaches and mantodea (mantids). The Cultural Entomology Digest Online examines how insects affect our everyday life and speech.

HOW STUFF WORKS
www.howstuffworks.com
Marshall Brain, the creator of this impressive site, explains the inner workings of everything from rocket engines to root canals. His articles are illustrated with helpful diagrams and provide links for further reading.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
www.ksc.nasa.gov
Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of the accessibility and abundance of space flight information here. Flight archives, live video feeds, vehicle specifications and upcoming events are laid out in easy-to-navigate menus.

THE WEATHER CHANNEL
www.weather.com
This cable network's site is a great place to turn for breaking weather news. Its ticker offers the latest updates on storms and snowfall, and you can look up forecasts for any city.

ZOO IN THE WILD
www.naturalia.org/zoo/welcome.html
This "zoo without bars" offers an enormous number of images and sounds. There is a special emphasis on African birds and animals, as well as a variety of reptiles and amphibians.

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Shopping

1-800-FLOWERS.COM
www.1800flowers.com
In addition to a lovely selection of arrangements, this site features a garden section with perennials, vines, bulbs and seeds. The reminder service sends you an e-mail before important birthdays or anniversaries.

AMAZON.COM
www.amazon.com
Very large and well known site that sells books, CDs, and also has an online aution.

CDNOW
www.cdnow.com
Thousands of titles in just about every genre makes this an excellent music resource. The best part is that you can sample some of the music with RealAudio clips before you buy.

DRUGSTORE.COM
www.drugstore.com
This comprehensive online pharmacy sells health, beauty, personal care and pharmacy products. The pharmacy displays clear directions for each drug and requires a medical history before filling prescriptions.

ELECTRONICS.NET
www.electronics.net
If it plugs in or takes batteries, you'll probably find it here. This superstore features thousands of electronic products, including microwaves, televisions, large kitchen appliances, phones, cameras and radios.

ETOYS
www.etoys.com
Buy a gift here, and eToys will gift-wrap it, enclose a card and ship it to the lucky child. You can shop for toys according to popularity, by age, brand or category (including software and videos).

FOGDOG SPORTS
www.fogdog.com
For the latest gear--from footballs to snowboards to soccer jerseys--visit Fogdog. You'll find equipment tips and an excellent section for women. Shop by sport or brand.

KBKIDS.COM: SOFTWARE
www.kbkids.com
Offering an excellent selection of children's software, toys and videos, KBkids.com lets you shop by brand, character or subject. The site offers good reviews and descriptions of each product.

LIVING.COM
www.living.com
There's a lot of cool furniture here--retro velvet couches, leather chairs, Oriental rugs and Shaker beds. Browse by item or room, and check out decorator tips in the site's magazine.

PRICELINE.COM
www.priceline.com
This is similar to a silent auction: You name your price, and Priceline searches for a match. Airline tickets are the main action here, although you can also bid on hotel rooms. If you bid, be prepared to buy.

REEL.COM
www.reel.com
This rising star in online video and DVD sales has jaw-dropping prices and a deep catalog of titles. It's well organized and has treats like a $4.99 used video sale, movie reviews and hard-to-find flicks.

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Sports

BICYCLING MAGAZINE
www.bicyclingmagazine.com
This site is a cyclist's nirvana, with training tips, message boards and a cycling events calendar. Easy riding: Fill out a questionnaire, and the BikeFinder will suggest the perfect two-wheeler for you.

ESPN SPORTSZONE
www.espn.com
This is one of the Web's premier sports sites from one of the world's top sports news sources. Start with up-to-the-minute news and move seamlessly to specific sports, scores and special features.

FASTBALL
www.fastball.com
With a solid mix of news, stats and features, this site offers quality Major League Baseball coverage year-round. For some classic baseball lines, check out the treasure chest of quotes in Foul Pole.

FIELD & STREAM AND OUTDOOR LIFE: FISHING
www.fieldandstream.com/fishing
With features on saltwater, freshwater and fly-fishing, this site is an angler's paradise. Best catch: The Fish Finder tells users where to spot popular game fish and lends tips on how to reel them in.

GOLFONLINE
www.golfonline.com
This site from Golf Magazine includes complete tournament TV schedules and insightful reviews of new clubs and equipment. The instructional tips are ideal for amateurs, while the golf course reviews will help travelers plan their next golf vacation.

GRAVITY GAMES
www.gravitygames.com
With photos and videos of everything related to freestyle skiing, skateboarding, street luge and wakeboarding, this site treats visitors to a visual bonanza. A high-flying feature is the Real to Reel Film Festival, which you'll find in the Festival Village under Summer Games.

MLSNET.COM
www.mlsnet.com
The official Major League Soccer site is the total package, offering in-depth player bios, standings, schedules and records. Fan chat rooms and links to MLS team pages round out a site that shoots and scores.

NASCAR
www.nascar.com
The official site of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing includes racing news and results,Winston Cup and Busch Series standings, schedules, reports from racing teams and tracks, and a well-trafficked fan forum.

NBA.COM
www.nba.com
The National Basketball Association's official site combines the league's commercial interests with straight-ahead news, results and player profiles. A treasure chest of audio and video clips lets you relive classic moments in NBA history.

NFL.COM
www.nfl.com
Yard for yard, there's no better place to keep up with gridiron match-ups, injuries and trades than the NFL's official Web site. Die-hard fans will enjoy hard-hitting profiles on all 31 teams.

NHL.COM
www.nhl.com
The National Hockey League's official site is loaded with interactive features, including live audio broadcasts, player Q&As and daily video highlights. For NHL stats, schedules and overall coverage, the puck stops here.

SCOOPS WRESTLING
www.scoopswrestling.com
This impressive site offers daily news and columns on the madly popular extravaganza that is pro wrestling. Features include interactive forums, wrestler profiles, interviews and fantasy-wrestling games.

TENNISONE
www.tennisone.com
This site is an ace for tennis fans and players alike. Users can check out the latest tour news and rankings, find out about local tennis clubs or pick up instructional tips.

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Travel

ARTHUR FROMMER'S BUDGET TRAVEL ONLINE
www.frommers.com
You'll get sage advice at this site about how to travel cheaply. The Budget Travel section suggests ways to save on food, lodging and airfare. Subscribe to the daily newsletter to fill your e-mail inbox with travel tips.

BIZTRAVEL.COM
www.biztravel.com
Frequent travelers can use Biztravel.com to make reservations, get flight information and track points for multiple frequent flyer programs. Fly high with tips in the weekly travel 'zine and have flight updates sent to your pager.

FAMILY.COM: TRAVEL
family.go.com/Categories/Travel
Traveling with kids just got easier. Disney has stocked this site with articles about family-friendly destinations--the Magic Kingdom included--and travel tips to keep the kids happy. Don't miss the Family-Friendly City Guides.

NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM: TRAVELER
www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler
As expected from National Geographic, this site features stunning photos and beautifully written articles about destinations around the world from its Traveler magazine. The Travel Toolbox has great links for trip planning.

TRAVELOCITY
www.travelocity.com
Type your destination, departure and arrival dates and this incredible site s search engine generates in moments a list of flight options. The Fare Watcher will e-mail you with special deals to your favorite destinations.

LANGUAGES FOR TRAVELERS
www.travlang.com/languages
Before you head off to a foreign land, visit this site to learn basic words and phrases that will help you break through language barriers. There are translation dictionaries and tutorials for more than 60 languages, as well as a calculator for foreign currency exchange rates

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Last updated on ... June 5, 2002