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1
Yahoo!
Yahoo
is your Online Free Treasure Room! An outstanding search engine (especially for
"official" websites), it also provides a cornucopia of free services: free
email, maps, Yellow Pages, games, shopping, news, finance, sports, live chat --
the list just goes on and on and on! By far (in our opinion), Yahoo is the best
site on the Web!
2
Google
We
believe Google is simply the best tool on the Web for finding just about
anything (except possibly "official" websites). It is screamingly fast, sleek,
streamlined, and as comprehensive as a search tool can
be.
3
Amazon.com
Amazon
is nothing less than a revolution in how the world shops. It is a huge step
forward in the achievement of an ideal competitive market. It is user-friendly,
vast, and reliable.
4
About.com
About.com
breaks up the Web into major subject areas with a volunteer human host for each
of them. It helps you sift out the wheat from the chaff on an enormous range of
subjects.
5
Bartleby.com
Much
of the greatest literature in the history of humankind will be found in full
text form (and free of charge) at this amazing site. In addition, many useful
reference tools are here (also free!)
6
Google Groups
Formerly
"DejaNews", Google Groups is a glorious experiment in free speech! This oceanic
database of over 800 million posted "Usenet" messages from people all over the
globe constitutes the largest bulletin board in the history of the world! It's
fully searchable, and you can post your own messages free of charge. (Tip:
don't use your primary email address in your posts! To avoid spam, use a
temporary email address.)
7
Google News
A
bold endeavor in online journalism, Google News provides you hundreds of news
sources (typically) for each of the major stories of the day. Just find the
story that interests you on the main page, and you will see something like "227
related" or "535 related" just beneath it. Click this to see the extensive
range of news sources available for the story you are after! (Its database of
past news is also searchable.)
8
CNN
For
fast-breaking news and responsible journalism, it's hard to beat CNN. And the
text content at this site is mostly free!
9
EBay
Ebay
is the world's biggest, longest-running garage sale, as well as its most
extensive auction house. Buy, sell, browse, bid, and be amazed at what you find
at this wonderful site!
10
Download.com
If
you love software treasure-hunting, Download.com is the site for you! This
massive and well-rounded collection of shareware (try-before-you-buy) and
freeware (totally free software) is fully searchable and sortable. And there's
no wait for a package in the mail: download it NOW, install it, and take it for
a test drive!
11
Craigslist.org
Craigslist.org
is a daring bulletin board system directed toward the major cities in the US,
Canada, the UK, and (soon) other countries. The magical distinction of
Craigslist is its use of anonymous email forwarding: your email address is
invisible to the public. A pointer (which expires after several days) forwards
all responses to you. Visit Craigslist if you want to sell or buy something, if
you want to meet new people (romantically or otherwise), if you want to look
for a job, or if you want to share your ideas. Almost all of its features are
totally free, except job listings for employers.
12
Reference.com
Your
inner-librarian will be delighted! Here you will find (free of charge)
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlases, and an assortment of other
helpful resources.
13
Wikipedia.org
One
of the most remarkable online encyclopedias on the Web! All the content is
free, in the public domain, and quotable. Wikipedia is maintained by an army of
volunteers. Even so, its content remains of very high quality. Wikipedia is a
good example of how the Web can function at is best! Be sure to visit whenever
you have any question that an encyclopedia might help you answer. You might be
surprised how often Wikipedia will come through for you!
14
Beliefnet.com
Beliefnet.com
is an online community for people who practice spirituality in just about any
tradition in the world. The emphasis here is on mutual respect and tolerance.
Free inquiry and exchange of ideas is invited. Secular (non-religious)
philosophies and ideas are also welcome. Also, sacred texts from the world's
great religions will be found referenced at this site.
15
Anywho
Anywho
is a great online phone book and people-finder sponsored by AT&T. Use the
Yellow Pages for businesses, the White Pages for people, and the Reverse Lookup
if all you have is a phone number.
16
Weather.com
Enter
your Zip Code and see the weather predictions for the next ten days (scroll
down), courtesy of The Weather Channel. It's easy and it's
free!
17
Search.com
Search.com
is an outstanding example of a "metasearch engine": a web search tool that
employs over 1,000 search engines running in parallel to help you find what you
are looking for.
18
Hotmail.com
MSN's
Hotmail.com provides you with totally free email, pure and
simple!
19
NIH.gov
The
National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services has created this clearinghouse of information on all matters related
to your physical well-being. You'll find drug information (MEDLINEplus),
disease & symptom documentation, health recommendations, summaries on every
major system of the human body, and much more at this excellent
site.
20
CNET.com
CNET.com
(the parent site of Download.com) is a technophile's oasis! If you are looking
for desktop computers, laptops, printers, peripherals, software cell phones,
cameras, or just about any other kind of gadgetry, be sure to take advantage of
CNET's reviews and price comparison features. This free site can save you
hundred or thousands of dollars, depending on your needs
21
London Books
The
London Review of Books is a respected journal for those who enjoy reading the
best books in the world! At times, the reviews themselves rise to the level of
great literature.
22
Refdesk.com
You
could spend tens and tens of hours browsing the huge catalogue of useful
websites at Refdesk.com. You'll find newspapers, photo databases, reference
tools, trivia, quotes, self-help advice, search engines, and much, much more at
this virtual goldmine of the Web.
23
MayoClinic.com
Simply
put, the Mayo Clinic is one of the greatest hospitals and medical research
centers on Planet Earth. In that tradition, the Mayo Clinic provides this
excellent website devoted to the promotion of human
health.
24
GuideStar.org
If
you give some of your time, money, and energy to help the disadvantaged of the
world, you would probably like to know that your contributions are put to good
use. GuideStar.org provides extensive information on nearly all major
charitable organizations. It will help you "heal the world"
responsibly.
25
FirstGov.gov
The
official portal of the Federal Government of the United States, FirstGov.gov
puts you in touch with your elected officials and the agencies and people they
govern. Lots of good information here.
26
BBC.com
The
BBC has long been the standard for international journalism. At this site, you
can watch, listen, and read live and recorded content from the BBC. (Be sure to
catch the hourly World News Update!) But don’t stop with the news! Be sure to
browse the History, Science, Society, and other categories to find rich content
of unusually high quality. You could browse this site for many weeks without
exhausting its abundant resources!
27
IMDB.com
The
Internet Movie Database (IMDB) is a movie-lover's paradise! Discover every
movie your favorite actor/actress has been in, discover every actress/actor in
your favorite movie! All the facts about all the films will be found
here.
28
Expedia.com
Expedia.com
makes travel very easy and about as cheap as it can be. Your one stop shop for
low-cost air travel, hotels, rental cars, and tour
packages!
29
Slate.com
MSN's
Slate is one of the premier online magazines. You'll find news, ideas, reviews,
and much more here.
30
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov
provides authoritative information about health and nutrition. You will also
find the USDA's National Nutrient Database here, which will allow you to
evaluate your diet with more knowledge than ever before!
31
Altmedicine.com
Alternative
medicine has found its voice on the web at Altmedicine.com! Having received
praise from many sources (including the prestigious medical journal "The
Lancet"), Altmedicine.com explores the best information from many sources on
alternative approaches to human health.
32
Citysearch.com
When
you need to get to know a city fast, Citysearch.com should be your first stop!
You'll find information and reviews of restaurants, hotels, places to see,
shopping, services, and much more about major American (and some international)
cities at this site.
33
Monster.com
Need
a job? Visit Monster.com, an enormous database & job listing site for
employers and employees to be!
34
Vote-Smart.org
Enter
your Zip Code and find links to your Congresspersons, your President, and your
state representatives! Project Vote Smart will help you become an informed and
effective voter.
35
Sciam.com
The
online manifestaton of Scientific American magazine, Sciam.com presents clear,
intelligent writing on the most important scientific discoveries, initiatives,
and controversies of our time. Much of the content is free. And you can search
past issues!
36
ESPN.com
If
you love sports, sports history, or sports statistics, ESPN.com is the site for
you!
37
Encarta.com
MSN's
online encyclopedia Encarta gives you fast, free access to an amazing range of
facts. Much of the content is free, but some requires
membership.
38
Findlaw.com
Findlaw.com
provides a fantastic set of tools for anyone interested in American Law. Widely
used by legal professionals, it can also be used profitably by laymen. Learn
the facts about the laws that govern you from this excellent
site!
39
Nature.com
One
of the world's premier scientific journals, Nature, provides much of its
content online (and much of it free!) Check out subject areas on Chemistry,
Physics, Microbiology, Medicine and much more at this fantastic
site!
40
USA Today
local
Though
it's not quite a substitute for your favorite local paper, USA Today's "States"
news will give you a summary of the major events in all 50 states of the
Union.
41
AllPosters.com
Who
would have thought that one of the best selections of fine art prints online
would be available at a poster shop?! Allposters.com is almost like an online
museum: but a museum at which you can buy what you see (at reasonable prices).
Not only fine art, but movie and concert posters and many other things framable
will be found here!
42
Time.com
Time
magazine is one most respected news magazines on earth. And much of its content
is available free here!
43
Mapquest.com
Get
clear, printable maps, driving directions, addresses of businesses, and much
more at Mapquest.com
44
Abebooks.com
Find
your favorite old or out-of-print books at this wonderful
site!
45
Allmusic.com
From
Beethoven to the Beatles and beyond, you'll find Allmusic.com a treasure-trove
of musical knowledge.
46
MedlinePlus.gov
The
National Institutes of Health maintains MedlinePlus for those interested in
reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Even so,
you'll find many other valuable health-related resources
here.
47
Open Directory
As
modest as it appears, the Open Directory is a true powerhouse in web-searching!
It provides search data to many of the most widely-used search engines, and it
itself is a first rate directory of the best of the Web.
48
LOC.gov
The
Library of Congress is gradually making more and more of its collosal store of
resources available on the web. Its website should afford you many happy hours
of browsing.
49
Windows Media
Online
Radio is here, and MSN's Windows Media is one of the finest sites available
devoted to it!
50
UComics.com
Your
favorite comics may be online, and they may be here! The latest contributions
from Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, Doonesbury, Cathy, Ziggy, and many others
will be found at this easy-to-use site.
51
InfoPlease.com
A
first-rate online almanac, atlas, dictionary, & encylcopedia, all rolled
into one!
52
Alexa.com
What's
good is not always popular, and what's popular is not always good, but on the
Internet, popularity and quality go are found together often enough. Alexa.com
helps you find the most frequently visited sites in many
categories.
53
Museums
When
you're too busy to visit museums in person, you can visit them online! This
fantastic guide to online museums is a great place to
start.
54
UN.org
The
homepage of the United Nations presents a rich collection of information about
the state of humankind on Planet Earth. Practical strategies for making this
world a better place are laid out in substantial detail
here.
55
Sacred Texts
The
Internet Sacred Text Archive presents the scriptures of the world's great
spiritual traditions. You'll find sacred writings from Zoroastrianism,
Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, and
many others here (along with a few curious entries!)
56
ArtForum.com
Artforum
is one of the world's most widely read journals devoted to the fine arts. Be
sure to check out there "Museum Finder" when you visit!
57
WebMD.com
Get
sound medical information and tips on a healthy lifestyle from this respected
site.
58
VLIB.org
The
WWW Virtual Library relies on a consortium of experts around the world to
present the richest content available on the Web in a broad range of subject
areas.
59
MoneyCentral
MSN's
MoneyCentral will help you make intelligent decisions about investing, taxes,
loans, retirement, and all things financial.
60
Classmates.com
Wouldn't
you love to track down some of your old school friends? Or maybe a favorite
teacher who made a difference in your life? This is the place to start. Basic
access is free, premium access is modestly priced.
61
Europa.eu.int
The
Hompage of the European Union is home to a vast collection of information about
all aspects of European government. The EU's goals and strategies for achieving
them are discussed in detail.
62
Yahoo! Groups
Nowhere
is it easier to start your own discussion group or bulletin board about just
about anything! Within minutes and with no cost, you can have your special
subject humming with lively (and often scrappy) discussion. Free speech
rules!
63
NY Rev
Books
This
foremost literary journal is surprisingly generous with its content: access the
full content of each edition online. Remarkable.
64
Jokes.com
Not
only will you find jokes in abundance here, but each joke has a running rating
from site visitors! Be forewarned, not all these jokes are in good
taste!
65
Priceline.com
Name
the price you're willing to pay for airline tickets, hotels, rental cars,
vacations, or cruises. There's no guarantee your offer will be accepted, but if
it is, you will save some serious money!
66
RottenTomatoes
Which
movie should you see this weekend? Rottentomatoes.com lets you read the
opinions of over 100 critics (for most movies) to help you decide. The "Cream
of the Crop" critics list may include your favorite critic. The popular
"TomatoMeter" gives you a running average of the critics ratings for each
film.
67
IPL.org
The
Internet Public Library, based at the University of Michigan, may be the next
best thing to having a University library attached to your house! In some ways,
it may be even better.
68
AceFitness.com
We
all know we should exercise, but what exercises are best for us? The American
Council on Exercise describes exercises that are safe and effective for those
wishing to stay in shape.
69
Quicken.com
The
home of Quicken financial software, this site also provides free tools to help
you plan and manage your assets.
70
Andante.com
This
celebrated classical music magazine is available online, much of the content
free. Paying members will enjoy an extensive collection of additional
resources.
71
Pauling
Nutrition
What
does the latest research say about vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements,
and other nutrients? The Micronutrient Information Center of the Linus Pauling
Institute provides detailed and well-documented information on all these.
(Incidentally, Linus Pauling was the only person in history to win two Nobel
Prizes!)
72
PCmag.com
PC
Magazine has long been a favorite read of computer and technology enthusiasts.
For hardware and software reviews, as well as tips for improving your computing
experience, be sure to visit this site!
73
Times of
London
Yes,
you have to subscribe for access, but it's worth it to read the Times of London
online.
74
Federal
Jobs
The
FedWorld Federal Job Search engine might land you in a new job quicker than you
had thought possible! It's free to use, and
user-friendly.
75
IHT.com
One
of the world's finest newspapers, the International Herald Tribune is also one
of the few online newspapers that doesn't require registration to read, free or
otherwise! (Let's hope it stays that way!)
76
Online Books
Over
20,000 free books on the Web, many of them classics! Search by author, title,
subject, century, or just browse for fun.
77
Pogo.com
Play
Chess, Checkers, card games, or work Crosswords online at Pogo.com, a free
website maintained by Electronic Arts!
78
BizRate.com
BizRate.com
may be "the largest, fastest, and most accurate shopping search engine on the
Web". Save money and find top quality at this site.
79
Billboard.com
Billboard
Magazine has chronicled the world of popular music and entertainment since its
founding in 1894! (Yes, that's 1894, not 1994!) Much of the information at this
site is free.
80
Translation
Translate
the content of an entire website from one language to another simply by
entering the site's web address! Or enter a block of text and translate it from
one language to another! To be sure, the translation is not perfect, but it may
be good enough for what you need. AltaVista's Babel Fish Translations site has
been serving up automatic translations for years, and it's free! (To see Babel
Fish in action, why not translate and display THIS website in any one of 10
languages with a single click of the mouse -- click here to see our "Translation
Bar"!
81
Give.org
Most
of us would like to donate money, time, energy, or ideas to help the least
advantaged people of the world. But it is a challenge to ensure that our
donations are used effectively and responsibly. Give.org, a service of the
Better Business Bureau, evaluates major charities and provides reports on how
responsibly they do their work.
82
Mathworld
"The
Web's most extensive mathematics resource" will help you remember all the
algebra, geometry, trig, statistics, calculus, and diffie-Q that you left
behind years ago! And you'll probably learn a lot you never knew along the
way.
83
WebRing.org
Webrings
are like pearl necklaces of websites on related topics. Webring.org helps you
find the webring that you'd like to browse or insert your own website
into.
84
Career Builder
CareerBuilder.com
employs its network of more than 130 local newspapers to help employ YOU! If
you're looking for work, do stop by!
85
411.com
411.com
is a combined online Yellow Pages, White Pages, People Finder, and
more!
86
Epinions.com
This
site exists to help people make intelligent buying decisions. It is a
compendium of reviews from thousands of people on thousands of different
products. A good site to visit before any major
purchase.
87
Spiritual Journals
The
Religious Studies Web Guide is an enormous collection of links to major
journals in theology and spiritual philosophy.
88
ALdaily.com
Arts
& Letters Daily is a favorite stop for those who love thinking, literature,
and dazzling ideas. It's always fresh and always
relevant.
89
Nolopress.com
The
homepage of Nolo Press, the pioneers of do-it-yourself law, is also a rich
source of free legal information.
90
Classical.net
Classical
music lovers of all different levels of experience and sublety will love this
site devoted to the history and ideas of great western
music.
91
Blogger
Create
your own "blog" to express your ideas to the world and invite responses. This
service is high quality, and it's free!
92
NYTimes.com
The
New York Times online does require (free) registration, but it is well worth
that small investment of time. Keep up on events that shape the world by
visiting often.
93
Earthcam.com
Live
online cameras are all over the world in fascinating and often unlikely places.
Look through many windows on the world LIVE at
Earthcam.com!
94
BBB.org
The
Better Business Bureau is online and ready to help in the continuing struggle
against shoddy business practices.
95
intelihealth
Harvard
Medical School's respository of consumer health information will be found at
this excellent site, along with many user-friendly articles on health, disease,
drugs, and the human body.
96
LiveJournal.com
Keep
a journal online about anything at all! And browse the journals of others.
Livejournal.com is one of the most popular "blogging" sites, and with very good
reason.
97
BBC Faith
The
"Religion & Ethics" site of the BBC sets the world's great spiritual
traditions side by side and provides extensive information on each of
them.
98
ArtsJournal
This
"daily digest of arts, culture, and ideas" is sure to provide stimulation for
aesthetes and intellectuals.
99
TicketMaster
The
purpose of ticketmaster.com is simple: get the tickets you want easily, in
advance, and at a reasonable cost.
100
Gutenberg.net
Project
Gutenberg presents a collection of over 15,000 electronic books ("ebooks")
available for free download! Most are older literary works in the public
domain, many of the considered classics. An amazing and useful monument to the
volunteer labor of thousands of participants!
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2008: Justin Bieber, becoming a star? Blog
2009: Gerianna's cooking kitchen and fun time
2010: So what? I'm a rockstar blog
2011: Nailed to Polish. Yours truly Katie's blog.
2012: (so far) TIE BETWEEN MANY WEBPAGES. (The year only just began!)
SO WHAT? IM A ROCKSTAR BLOG
COOKIES FOR THE SOUL. TERRI'S BLOG
PARTY IT UP! HAPPY NEW YEAR! BLOG
NAILED TO POLISH. NAIL BLOG
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Yahoo!
Yahoo
is your Online Free Treasure Room! An outstanding search engine (especially for
"official" websites), it also provides a cornucopia of free services: free
email, maps, Yellow Pages, games, shopping, news, finance, sports, live chat --
the list just goes on and on and on! By far (in our opinion), Yahoo is the best
site on the Web!
2
We
believe Google is simply the best tool on the Web for finding just about
anything (except possibly "official" websites). It is screamingly fast, sleek,
streamlined, and as comprehensive as a search tool can
be.
3
Amazon.com
Amazon
is nothing less than a revolution in how the world shops. It is a huge step
forward in the achievement of an ideal competitive market. It is user-friendly,
vast, and reliable.
4
About.com
About.com
breaks up the Web into major subject areas with a volunteer human host for each
of them. It helps you sift out the wheat from the chaff on an enormous range of
subjects.
5
Bartleby.com
Much
of the greatest literature in the history of humankind will be found in full
text form (and free of charge) at this amazing site. In addition, many useful
reference tools are here (also free!)
6
Google Groups
Formerly
"DejaNews", Google Groups is a glorious experiment in free speech! This oceanic
database of over 800 million posted "Usenet" messages from people all over the
globe constitutes the largest bulletin board in the history of the world! It's
fully searchable, and you can post your own messages free of charge. (Tip:
don't use your primary email address in your posts! To avoid spam, use a
temporary email address.)
7
Google News
A
bold endeavor in online journalism, Google News provides you hundreds of news
sources (typically) for each of the major stories of the day. Just find the
story that interests you on the main page, and you will see something like "227
related" or "535 related" just beneath it. Click this to see the extensive
range of news sources available for the story you are after! (Its database of
past news is also searchable.)
8
CNN
For
fast-breaking news and responsible journalism, it's hard to beat CNN. And the
text content at this site is mostly free!
9
EBay
Ebay
is the world's biggest, longest-running garage sale, as well as its most
extensive auction house. Buy, sell, browse, bid, and be amazed at what you find
at this wonderful site!
10
Download.com
If
you love software treasure-hunting, Download.com is the site for you! This
massive and well-rounded collection of shareware (try-before-you-buy) and
freeware (totally free software) is fully searchable and sortable. And there's
no wait for a package in the mail: download it NOW, install it, and take it for
a test drive!
11
Craigslist.org
Craigslist.org
is a daring bulletin board system directed toward the major cities in the US,
Canada, the UK, and (soon) other countries. The magical distinction of
Craigslist is its use of anonymous email forwarding: your email address is
invisible to the public. A pointer (which expires after several days) forwards
all responses to you. Visit Craigslist if you want to sell or buy something, if
you want to meet new people (romantically or otherwise), if you want to look
for a job, or if you want to share your ideas. Almost all of its features are
totally free, except job listings for employers.
12
Reference.com
Your
inner-librarian will be delighted! Here you will find (free of charge)
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlases, and an assortment of other
helpful resources.
13
Wikipedia.org
One
of the most remarkable online encyclopedias on the Web! All the content is
free, in the public domain, and quotable. Wikipedia is maintained by an army of
volunteers. Even so, its content remains of very high quality. Wikipedia is a
good example of how the Web can function at is best! Be sure to visit whenever
you have any question that an encyclopedia might help you answer. You might be
surprised how often Wikipedia will come through for you!
14
Beliefnet.com
Beliefnet.com
is an online community for people who practice spirituality in just about any
tradition in the world. The emphasis here is on mutual respect and tolerance.
Free inquiry and exchange of ideas is invited. Secular (non-religious)
philosophies and ideas are also welcome. Also, sacred texts from the world's
great religions will be found referenced at this site.
15
Anywho
Anywho
is a great online phone book and people-finder sponsored by AT&T. Use the
Yellow Pages for businesses, the White Pages for people, and the Reverse Lookup
if all you have is a phone number.
16
Weather.com
Enter
your Zip Code and see the weather predictions for the next ten days (scroll
down), courtesy of The Weather Channel. It's easy and it's
free!
17
Search.com
Search.com
is an outstanding example of a "metasearch engine": a web search tool that
employs over 1,000 search engines running in parallel to help you find what you
are looking for.
18
Hotmail.com
MSN's
Hotmail.com provides you with totally free email, pure and
simple!
19
NIH.gov
The
National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services has created this clearinghouse of information on all matters related
to your physical well-being. You'll find drug information (MEDLINEplus),
disease & symptom documentation, health recommendations, summaries on every
major system of the human body, and much more at this excellent
site.
20
CNET.com
CNET.com
(the parent site of Download.com) is a technophile's oasis! If you are looking
for desktop computers, laptops, printers, peripherals, software cell phones,
cameras, or just about any other kind of gadgetry, be sure to take advantage of
CNET's reviews and price comparison features. This free site can save you
hundred or thousands of dollars, depending on your needs
21
London Books
The
London Review of Books is a respected journal for those who enjoy reading the
best books in the world! At times, the reviews themselves rise to the level of
great literature.
22
Refdesk.com
You
could spend tens and tens of hours browsing the huge catalogue of useful
websites at Refdesk.com. You'll find newspapers, photo databases, reference
tools, trivia, quotes, self-help advice, search engines, and much, much more at
this virtual goldmine of the Web.
23
MayoClinic.com
Simply
put, the Mayo Clinic is one of the greatest hospitals and medical research
centers on Planet Earth. In that tradition, the Mayo Clinic provides this
excellent website devoted to the promotion of human
health.
24
GuideStar.org
If
you give some of your time, money, and energy to help the disadvantaged of the
world, you would probably like to know that your contributions are put to good
use. GuideStar.org provides extensive information on nearly all major
charitable organizations. It will help you "heal the world"
responsibly.
25
FirstGov.gov
The
official portal of the Federal Government of the United States, FirstGov.gov
puts you in touch with your elected officials and the agencies and people they
govern. Lots of good information here.
26
BBC.com
The
BBC has long been the standard for international journalism. At this site, you
can watch, listen, and read live and recorded content from the BBC. (Be sure to
catch the hourly World News Update!) But don’t stop with the news! Be sure to
browse the History, Science, Society, and other categories to find rich content
of unusually high quality. You could browse this site for many weeks without
exhausting its abundant resources!
27
IMDB.com
The
Internet Movie Database (IMDB) is a movie-lover's paradise! Discover every
movie your favorite actor/actress has been in, discover every actress/actor in
your favorite movie! All the facts about all the films will be found
here.
28
Expedia.com
Expedia.com
makes travel very easy and about as cheap as it can be. Your one stop shop for
low-cost air travel, hotels, rental cars, and tour
packages!
29
Slate.com
MSN's
Slate is one of the premier online magazines. You'll find news, ideas, reviews,
and much more here.
30
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov
provides authoritative information about health and nutrition. You will also
find the USDA's National Nutrient Database here, which will allow you to
evaluate your diet with more knowledge than ever before!
31
Altmedicine.com
Alternative
medicine has found its voice on the web at Altmedicine.com! Having received
praise from many sources (including the prestigious medical journal "The
Lancet"), Altmedicine.com explores the best information from many sources on
alternative approaches to human health.
32
Citysearch.com
When
you need to get to know a city fast, Citysearch.com should be your first stop!
You'll find information and reviews of restaurants, hotels, places to see,
shopping, services, and much more about major American (and some international)
cities at this site.
33
Monster.com
Need
a job? Visit Monster.com, an enormous database & job listing site for
employers and employees to be!
34
Vote-Smart.org
Enter
your Zip Code and find links to your Congresspersons, your President, and your
state representatives! Project Vote Smart will help you become an informed and
effective voter.
35
Sciam.com
The
online manifestaton of Scientific American magazine, Sciam.com presents clear,
intelligent writing on the most important scientific discoveries, initiatives,
and controversies of our time. Much of the content is free. And you can search
past issues!
36
ESPN.com
If
you love sports, sports history, or sports statistics, ESPN.com is the site for
you!
37
Encarta.com
MSN's
online encyclopedia Encarta gives you fast, free access to an amazing range of
facts. Much of the content is free, but some requires
membership.
38
Findlaw.com
Findlaw.com
provides a fantastic set of tools for anyone interested in American Law. Widely
used by legal professionals, it can also be used profitably by laymen. Learn
the facts about the laws that govern you from this excellent
site!
39
Nature.com
One
of the world's premier scientific journals, Nature, provides much of its
content online (and much of it free!) Check out subject areas on Chemistry,
Physics, Microbiology, Medicine and much more at this fantastic
site!
40
USA Today
local
Though
it's not quite a substitute for your favorite local paper, USA Today's "States"
news will give you a summary of the major events in all 50 states of the
Union.
41
AllPosters.com
Who
would have thought that one of the best selections of fine art prints online
would be available at a poster shop?! Allposters.com is almost like an online
museum: but a museum at which you can buy what you see (at reasonable prices).
Not only fine art, but movie and concert posters and many other things framable
will be found here!
42
Time.com
Time
magazine is one most respected news magazines on earth. And much of its content
is available free here!
43
Mapquest.com
Get
clear, printable maps, driving directions, addresses of businesses, and much
more at Mapquest.com
44
Abebooks.com
Find
your favorite old or out-of-print books at this wonderful
site!
45
Allmusic.com
From
Beethoven to the Beatles and beyond, you'll find Allmusic.com a treasure-trove
of musical knowledge.
46
MedlinePlus.gov
The
National Institutes of Health maintains MedlinePlus for those interested in
reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Even so,
you'll find many other valuable health-related resources
here.
47
Open Directory
As
modest as it appears, the Open Directory is a true powerhouse in web-searching!
It provides search data to many of the most widely-used search engines, and it
itself is a first rate directory of the best of the Web.
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LOC.gov
The
Library of Congress is gradually making more and more of its collosal store of
resources available on the web. Its website should afford you many happy hours
of browsing.
49
Windows Media
Online
Radio is here, and MSN's Windows Media is one of the finest sites available
devoted to it!
50
UComics.com
Your
favorite comics may be online, and they may be here! The latest contributions
from Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, Doonesbury, Cathy, Ziggy, and many others
will be found at this easy-to-use site.
51
InfoPlease.com
A
first-rate online almanac, atlas, dictionary, & encylcopedia, all rolled
into one!
52
Alexa.com
What's
good is not always popular, and what's popular is not always good, but on the
Internet, popularity and quality go are found together often enough. Alexa.com
helps you find the most frequently visited sites in many
categories.
53
Museums
When
you're too busy to visit museums in person, you can visit them online! This
fantastic guide to online museums is a great place to
start.
54
UN.org
The
homepage of the United Nations presents a rich collection of information about
the state of humankind on Planet Earth. Practical strategies for making this
world a better place are laid out in substantial detail
here.
55
Sacred Texts
The
Internet Sacred Text Archive presents the scriptures of the world's great
spiritual traditions. You'll find sacred writings from Zoroastrianism,
Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, and
many others here (along with a few curious entries!)
56
ArtForum.com
Artforum
is one of the world's most widely read journals devoted to the fine arts. Be
sure to check out there "Museum Finder" when you visit!
57
WebMD.com
Get
sound medical information and tips on a healthy lifestyle from this respected
site.
58
VLIB.org
The
WWW Virtual Library relies on a consortium of experts around the world to
present the richest content available on the Web in a broad range of subject
areas.
59
MoneyCentral
MSN's
MoneyCentral will help you make intelligent decisions about investing, taxes,
loans, retirement, and all things financial.
60
Classmates.com
Wouldn't
you love to track down some of your old school friends? Or maybe a favorite
teacher who made a difference in your life? This is the place to start. Basic
access is free, premium access is modestly priced.
61
Europa.eu.int
The
Hompage of the European Union is home to a vast collection of information about
all aspects of European government. The EU's goals and strategies for achieving
them are discussed in detail.
62
Yahoo! Groups
Nowhere
is it easier to start your own discussion group or bulletin board about just
about anything! Within minutes and with no cost, you can have your special
subject humming with lively (and often scrappy) discussion. Free speech
rules!
63
NY Rev
Books
This
foremost literary journal is surprisingly generous with its content: access the
full content of each edition online. Remarkable.
64
Jokes.com
Not
only will you find jokes in abundance here, but each joke has a running rating
from site visitors! Be forewarned, not all these jokes are in good
taste!
65
Priceline.com
Name
the price you're willing to pay for airline tickets, hotels, rental cars,
vacations, or cruises. There's no guarantee your offer will be accepted, but if
it is, you will save some serious money!
66
RottenTomatoes
Which
movie should you see this weekend? Rottentomatoes.com lets you read the
opinions of over 100 critics (for most movies) to help you decide. The "Cream
of the Crop" critics list may include your favorite critic. The popular
"TomatoMeter" gives you a running average of the critics ratings for each
film.
67
IPL.org
The
Internet Public Library, based at the University of Michigan, may be the next
best thing to having a University library attached to your house! In some ways,
it may be even better.
68
AceFitness.com
We
all know we should exercise, but what exercises are best for us? The American
Council on Exercise describes exercises that are safe and effective for those
wishing to stay in shape.
69
Quicken.com
The
home of Quicken financial software, this site also provides free tools to help
you plan and manage your assets.
70
Andante.com
This
celebrated classical music magazine is available online, much of the content
free. Paying members will enjoy an extensive collection of additional
resources.
71
Pauling
Nutrition
What
does the latest research say about vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements,
and other nutrients? The Micronutrient Information Center of the Linus Pauling
Institute provides detailed and well-documented information on all these.
(Incidentally, Linus Pauling was the only person in history to win two Nobel
Prizes!)
72
PCmag.com
PC
Magazine has long been a favorite read of computer and technology enthusiasts.
For hardware and software reviews, as well as tips for improving your computing
experience, be sure to visit this site!
73
Times of
London
Yes,
you have to subscribe for access, but it's worth it to read the Times of London
online.
74
Federal
Jobs
The
FedWorld Federal Job Search engine might land you in a new job quicker than you
had thought possible! It's free to use, and
user-friendly.
75
IHT.com
One
of the world's finest newspapers, the International Herald Tribune is also one
of the few online newspapers that doesn't require registration to read, free or
otherwise! (Let's hope it stays that way!)
76
Online Books
Over
20,000 free books on the Web, many of them classics! Search by author, title,
subject, century, or just browse for fun.
77
Pogo.com
Play
Chess, Checkers, card games, or work Crosswords online at Pogo.com, a free
website maintained by Electronic Arts!
78
BizRate.com
BizRate.com
may be "the largest, fastest, and most accurate shopping search engine on the
Web". Save money and find top quality at this site.
79
Billboard.com
Billboard
Magazine has chronicled the world of popular music and entertainment since its
founding in 1894! (Yes, that's 1894, not 1994!) Much of the information at this
site is free.
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Translation
Translate
the content of an entire website from one language to another simply by
entering the site's web address! Or enter a block of text and translate it from
one language to another! To be sure, the translation is not perfect, but it may
be good enough for what you need. AltaVista's Babel Fish Translations site has
been serving up automatic translations for years, and it's free! (To see Babel
Fish in action, why not translate and display THIS website in any one of 10
languages with a single click of the mouse -- click here to see our "Translation
Bar"!
81
Give.org
Most
of us would like to donate money, time, energy, or ideas to help the least
advantaged people of the world. But it is a challenge to ensure that our
donations are used effectively and responsibly. Give.org, a service of the
Better Business Bureau, evaluates major charities and provides reports on how
responsibly they do their work.
82
Mathworld
"The
Web's most extensive mathematics resource" will help you remember all the
algebra, geometry, trig, statistics, calculus, and diffie-Q that you left
behind years ago! And you'll probably learn a lot you never knew along the
way.
83
WebRing.org
Webrings
are like pearl necklaces of websites on related topics. Webring.org helps you
find the webring that you'd like to browse or insert your own website
into.
84
Career Builder
CareerBuilder.com
employs its network of more than 130 local newspapers to help employ YOU! If
you're looking for work, do stop by!
85
411.com
411.com
is a combined online Yellow Pages, White Pages, People Finder, and
more!
86
Epinions.com
This
site exists to help people make intelligent buying decisions. It is a
compendium of reviews from thousands of people on thousands of different
products. A good site to visit before any major
purchase.
87
Spiritual Journals
The
Religious Studies Web Guide is an enormous collection of links to major
journals in theology and spiritual philosophy.
88
ALdaily.com
Arts
& Letters Daily is a favorite stop for those who love thinking, literature,
and dazzling ideas. It's always fresh and always
relevant.
89
Nolopress.com
The
homepage of Nolo Press, the pioneers of do-it-yourself law, is also a rich
source of free legal information.
90
Classical.net
Classical
music lovers of all different levels of experience and sublety will love this
site devoted to the history and ideas of great western
music.
91
Blogger
Create
your own "blog" to express your ideas to the world and invite responses. This
service is high quality, and it's free!
92
NYTimes.com
The
New York Times online does require (free) registration, but it is well worth
that small investment of time. Keep up on events that shape the world by
visiting often.
93
Earthcam.com
Live
online cameras are all over the world in fascinating and often unlikely places.
Look through many windows on the world LIVE at
Earthcam.com!
94
BBB.org
The
Better Business Bureau is online and ready to help in the continuing struggle
against shoddy business practices.
95
intelihealth
Harvard
Medical School's respository of consumer health information will be found at
this excellent site, along with many user-friendly articles on health, disease,
drugs, and the human body.
96
LiveJournal.com
Keep
a journal online about anything at all! And browse the journals of others.
Livejournal.com is one of the most popular "blogging" sites, and with very good
reason.
97
BBC Faith
The
"Religion & Ethics" site of the BBC sets the world's great spiritual
traditions side by side and provides extensive information on each of
them.
98
ArtsJournal
This
"daily digest of arts, culture, and ideas" is sure to provide stimulation for
aesthetes and intellectuals.
99
TicketMaster
The
purpose of ticketmaster.com is simple: get the tickets you want easily, in
advance, and at a reasonable cost.
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Gutenberg.net
Project
Gutenberg presents a collection of over 15,000 electronic books ("ebooks")
available for free download! Most are older literary works in the public
domain, many of the considered classics. An amazing and useful monument to the
volunteer labor of thousands of participants!
AND LASTLY, THE MOST SKYROCKETTING WEEEBLY WEBSITE AWARD OF THE YEARS:
2005: Jemma, Jewel, Jessie, and Jessinta's Justice blog
2006: We don't back down, Andrew Craiger guitar lessons
2007: Artsy Fartsy and Miss Muffsy's craft blog
2008: Justin Bieber, becoming a star? Blog
2009: Gerianna's cooking kitchen and fun time
2010: So what? I'm a rockstar blog
2011: Nailed to Polish. Yours truly Katie's blog.
2012: (so far) TIE BETWEEN MANY WEBPAGES. (The year only just began!)
SO WHAT? IM A ROCKSTAR BLOG
COOKIES FOR THE SOUL. TERRI'S BLOG
PARTY IT UP! HAPPY NEW YEAR! BLOG
NAILED TO POLISH. NAIL BLOG
VALERIE KNOWS (HAHA I AUTO MAKE IT)
MAKE DOWN IN MAKE UP. NATALIE'S BLOG
FINGERS CROSSED! TATTOO BLOG
LOVE DOVES, BLOG TO END THE CANCERS!