# Website Summary
Yahoo is your Online Free Treasure Room! An outstanding search engine
(especially for "official" websites), it also provides a cornucopia of free
1 Yahoo! 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!
We believe Google is simply the best tool on the Web for finding just about
2 Google anything (except possibly "official" websites). It is screamingly fast, sleek,
streamlined, and as comprehensive as a search tool can be.
Amazon is nothing less than a revolution in how the world shops. It is a
3 [Link] huge step forward in the achievement of an ideal competitive market. It is
user-friendly, vast, and reliable.
[Link] breaks up the Web into major subject areas with a volunteer
4 [Link] human host for each of them. It helps you sift out the wheat from the chaff
on an enormous range of subjects.
Much of the greatest literature in the history of humankind will be found in
5 [Link] full text form (and free of charge) at this amazing site. In addition, many
useful reference tools are here (also free!)
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
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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.)
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
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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.)
For fast-breaking news and responsible journalism, it's hard to beat CNN.
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And the text content at this site is mostly free!
Ebay is the world's biggest, longest-running garage sale, as well as its most
9 EBay extensive auction house. Buy, sell, browse, bid, and be amazed at what you
find at this wonderful site!
If you love software treasure-hunting, [Link] is the site for you! This
massive and well-rounded collection of shareware (try-before-you-buy) and
10 [Link] 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!
[Link] 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
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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.
Your inner-librarian will be delighted! Here you will find (free of charge)
12 [Link] Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlases, and an assortment of other
helpful resources.
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.
13 [Link] 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!
[Link] 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.
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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.
Anywho is a great online phone book and people-finder sponsored by
15 Anywho 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.
Enter your Zip Code and see the weather predictions for the next ten days
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(scroll down), courtesy of The Weather Channel. It's easy and it's free!
[Link] is an outstanding example of a "metasearch engine": a web
17 [Link] search tool that employs over 1,000 search engines running in parallel to
help you find what you are looking for.
18 [Link] MSN's [Link] provides you with totally free email, pure and simple!
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),
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disease & symptom documentation, health recommendations, summaries
on every major system of the human body, and much more at this excellent
site.
[Link] (the parent site of [Link]) 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
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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
The London Review of Books is a respected journal for those who enjoy
21 London Books reading the best books in the world! At times, the reviews themselves rise to
the level of great literature.
You could spend tens and tens of hours browsing the huge catalogue of
useful websites at [Link]. You'll find newspapers, photo databases,
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reference tools, trivia, quotes, self-help advice, search engines, and much,
much more at this virtual goldmine of the Web.
Simply put, the Mayo Clinic is one of the greatest hospitals and medical
23 [Link] research centers on Planet Earth. In that tradition, the Mayo Clinic provides
this excellent website devoted to the promotion of human health.
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
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to good use. [Link] provides extensive information on nearly all
major charitable organizations. It will help you "heal the world" responsibly.
The official portal of the Federal Government of the United States,
25 [Link] [Link] puts you in touch with your elected officials and the agencies
and people they govern. Lots of good information here.
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
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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!
The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) is a movie-lover's paradise! Discover
every movie your favorite actor/actress has been in, discover every
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actress/actor in your favorite movie! All the facts about all the films will be
found here.
[Link] makes travel very easy and about as cheap as it can be. Your
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one stop shop for low-cost air travel, hotels, rental cars, and tour packages!
MSN's Slate is one of the premier online magazines. You'll find news, ideas,
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reviews, and much more here.
[Link] provides authoritative information about health and nutrition.
30 [Link] 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!
Alternative medicine has found its voice on the web at [Link]!
Having received praise from many sources (including the prestigious
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medical journal "The Lancet"), [Link] explores the best
information from many sources on alternative approaches to human health.
When you need to get to know a city fast, [Link] should be your
first stop! You'll find information and reviews of restaurants, hotels, places to
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see, shopping, services, and much more about major American (and some
international) cities at this site.
Need a job? Visit [Link], an enormous database & job listing site for
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employers and employees to be!
Enter your Zip Code and find links to your Congresspersons, your
34 [Link] President, and your state representatives! Project Vote Smart will help you
become an informed and effective voter.
The online manifestaton of Scientific American magazine, [Link]
presents clear, intelligent writing on the most important scientific
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discoveries, initiatives, and controversies of our time. Much of the content is
free. And you can search past issues!
If you love sports, sports history, or sports statistics, [Link] is the site
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for you!
MSN's online encyclopedia Encarta gives you fast, free access to an
37 [Link] amazing range of facts. Much of the content is free, but some requires
membership.
[Link] provides a fantastic set of tools for anyone interested in
American Law. Widely used by legal professionals, it can also be used
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profitably by laymen. Learn the facts about the laws that govern you from
this excellent site!
One of the world's premier scientific journals, Nature, provides much of its
39 [Link] content online (and much of it free!) Check out subject areas on Chemistry,
Physics, Microbiology, Medicine and much more at this fantastic site!
Though it's not quite a substitute for your favorite local paper, USA Today's
40 USA Today local "States" news will give you a summary of the major events in all 50 states of
the Union.
Who would have thought that one of the best selections of fine art prints
online would be available at a poster shop?! [Link] is almost like an
41 [Link] 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!
Time magazine is one most respected news magazines on earth. And much
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of its content is available free here!
Get clear, printable maps, driving directions, addresses of businesses, and
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much more at [Link]
44 [Link] Find your favorite old or out-of-print books at this wonderful site!
From Beethoven to the Beatles and beyond, you'll find [Link] a
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treasure-trove of musical knowledge.
The National Institutes of Health maintains MedlinePlus for those interested
46 [Link] in reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Even so,
you'll find many other valuable health-related resources here.
As modest as it appears, the Open Directory is a true powerhouse in web-
47 Open Directory 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.
The Library of Congress is gradually making more and more of its collosal
48 [Link] store of resources available on the web. Its website should afford you many
happy hours of browsing.
Online Radio is here, and MSN's Windows Media is one of the finest sites
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available devoted to it!
Your favorite comics may be online, and they may be here! The latest
50 [Link] contributions from Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, Doonesbury, Cathy, Ziggy,
and many others will be found at this easy-to-use site.
A first-rate online almanac, atlas, dictionary, & encylcopedia, all rolled into
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one!
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
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enough. [Link] helps you find the most frequently visited sites in many
categories.
When you're too busy to visit museums in person, you can visit them online!
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This fantastic guide to online museums is a great place to start.
The homepage of the United Nations presents a rich collection of
information about the state of humankind on Planet Earth. Practical
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strategies for making this world a better place are laid out in substantial
detail here.
The Internet Sacred Text Archive presents the scriptures of the world's
great spiritual traditions. You'll find sacred writings from Zoroastrianism,
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Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism,
and many others here (along with a few curious entries!)
Artforum is one of the world's most widely read journals devoted to the fine
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arts. Be sure to check out there "Museum Finder" when you visit!
Get sound medical information and tips on a healthy lifestyle from this
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respected site.
The WWW Virtual Library relies on a consortium of experts around the world
58 [Link] to present the richest content available on the Web in a broad range of
subject areas.
MSN's MoneyCentral will help you make intelligent decisions about
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investing, taxes, loans, retirement, and all things financial.
Wouldn't you love to track down some of your old school friends? Or maybe
60 [Link] 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.
The Hompage of the European Union is home to a vast collection of
61 [Link] information about all aspects of European government. The EU's goals and
strategies for achieving them are discussed in detail.
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
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your special subject humming with lively (and often scrappy) discussion.
Free speech rules!
This foremost literary journal is surprisingly generous with its content:
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access the full content of each edition online. Remarkable.
Not only will you find jokes in abundance here, but each joke has a running
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rating from site visitors! Be forewarned, not all these jokes are in good taste!
Name the price you're willing to pay for airline tickets, hotels, rental cars,
65 [Link] vacations, or cruises. There's no guarantee your offer will be accepted, but
if it is, you will save some serious money!
Which movie should you see this weekend? [Link] lets you
read the opinions of over 100 critics (for most movies) to help you decide.
66 RottenTomatoes 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.
The Internet Public Library, based at the University of Michigan, may be the
67 [Link] next best thing to having a University library attached to your house! In
some ways, it may be even better.
We all know we should exercise, but what exercises are best for us? The
68 [Link] American Council on Exercise describes exercises that are safe and
effective for those wishing to stay in shape.
The home of Quicken financial software, this site also provides free tools to
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help you plan and manage your assets.
This celebrated classical music magazine is available online, much of the
70 [Link] content free. Paying members will enjoy an extensive collection of additional
resources.
What does the latest research say about vitamins, minerals, nutritional
supplements, and other nutrients? The Micronutrient Information Center of
Pauling
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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!)
PC Magazine has long been a favorite read of computer and technology
72 [Link] enthusiasts. For hardware and software reviews, as well as tips for
improving your computing experience, be sure to visit this site!
Times of Yes, you have to subscribe for access, but it's worth it to read the Times of
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The FedWorld Federal Job Search engine might land you in a new job
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quicker than you had thought possible! It's free to use, and user-friendly.
One of the world's finest newspapers, the International Herald Tribune is
75 [Link] also one of the few online newspapers that doesn't require registration to
read, free or otherwise! (Let's hope it stays that way!)
Over 20,000 free books on the Web, many of them classics! Search by
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author, title, subject, century, or just browse for fun.
Play Chess, Checkers, card games, or work Crosswords online at
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[Link], a free website maintained by Electronic Arts!
[Link] may be "the largest, fastest, and most accurate shopping
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search engine on the Web". Save money and find top quality at this site.
Billboard Magazine has chronicled the world of popular music and
79 [Link] entertainment since its founding in 1894! (Yes, that's 1894, not 1994!) Much
of the information at this site is free.
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
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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"!
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
81 [Link] donations are used effectively and responsibly. [Link], a service of the
Better Business Bureau, evaluates major charities and provides reports on
how responsibly they do their work.
"The Web's most extensive mathematics resource" will help you remember
all the algebra, geometry, trig, statistics, calculus, and diffie-Q that you left
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behind years ago! And you'll probably learn a lot you never knew along the
way.
Webrings are like pearl necklaces of websites on related topics.
83 [Link] [Link] helps you find the webring that you'd like to browse or insert
your own website into.
[Link] employs its network of more than 130 local newspapers
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to help employ YOU! If you're looking for work, do stop by!
[Link] is a combined online Yellow Pages, White Pages, People Finder,
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and more!
This site exists to help people make intelligent buying decisions. It is a
86 [Link] compendium of reviews from thousands of people on thousands of different
products. A good site to visit before any major purchase.
Spiritual The Religious Studies Web Guide is an enormous collection of links to
87 Journals major journals in theology and spiritual philosophy.
Arts & Letters Daily is a favorite stop for those who love thinking, literature,
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and dazzling ideas. It's always fresh and always relevant.
The homepage of Nolo Press, the pioneers of do-it-yourself law, is also a
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rich source of free legal information.
Classical music lovers of all different levels of experience and sublety will
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love this site devoted to the history and ideas of great western music.
Create your own "blog" to express your ideas to the world and invite
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responses. This service is high quality, and it's free!
The New York Times online does require (free) registration, but it is well
92 [Link] worth that small investment of time. Keep up on events that shape the world
by visiting often.
Live online cameras are all over the world in fascinating and often unlikely
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places. Look through many windows on the world LIVE at [Link]!
The Better Business Bureau is online and ready to help in the continuing
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struggle against shoddy business practices.
Harvard Medical School's respository of consumer health information will be
95 intelihealth found at this excellent site, along with many user-friendly articles on health,
disease, drugs, and the human body.
Keep a journal online about anything at all! And browse the journals of
96 [Link] others. [Link] is one of the most popular "blogging" sites, and with
very good reason.
The "Religion & Ethics" site of the BBC sets the world's great spiritual
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traditions side by side and provides extensive information on each of them.
This "daily digest of arts, culture, and ideas" is sure to provide stimulation
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for aesthetes and intellectuals.
The purpose of [Link] is simple: get the tickets you want easily,
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in advance, and at a reasonable cost.
Project Gutenberg presents a collection of over 15,000 electronic books
("ebooks") available for free download! Most are older literary works in the
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public domain, many of the considered classics. An amazing and useful
monument to the volunteer labor of thousands of participants!
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