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Recreation and Leisure Sites
- Antiques
- Birdwatching
- All About Birds This site features the browsable "Online Bird Guide," a "guide for bird species identifications and in-depth information, including sounds, video, and distribution maps." (LII)
- Audubon's Birds of America online version. (LII)
- Avibase-The World Bird Database "this online database may be the largest one available for the general public" (SR)
- Birds, Birds, Birds"Home Page of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Birds Pages, a bureau in the Department of the Interior. Our mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people." Source: El Dorado County Library What's Hot on the Internet, Week of August 2, 2004. (Red Tape)
- Online Guide to Eastern Shorebirds [Flash] lots of information on shorebirds. (SR)
- Bird Central "photos and natural history of 406 of the 600+ species found in the lower
48 states." (LII)
- Bird Checklists of the United States
- Bird Source from the National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Celebrate Urban Birds “Celebrate Urban Birds!” kicks off May 10–13, and continues through the following months with activities such as gardening, bird watching, art, and science. These events will raise awareness about birds in the cityand fuel scientific studies about how birds use urban habitats. The project is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
- Checklist of Michigan Birds from the University of Michigan.
- eBird "visitors can enter their own bird observations, or access the entire historical database to find out what other users of the eBird site have to say about their own bird watching forays." (SR)
- Familiar Birds this website is based on the books "Life Histories of North American Birds". (LII)
- GeoBirds "Billed as “your online birding community”, the site contains sections like “What bird was that?”, “Share”, and “Learn”." Also includes an online field guide. (SR)
- Michigan Birding
- Northern Michigan Birding. information on birding in Northern Michigan.
- Ornithology.com lots of information on all kinds of birds. (LII)
- Ravens facts and folklore on ravens and crows. From PBS. (LII)
- 50states.com/bird: Official State Birds the official bird for each state, with family genus. (LII)
- The Virtual Birder "features images and range maps for dozens of birds, simulated birding tours of North American birding hot spots, photo galleries, and "Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcripts and regional info for North American states and provinces." " (LII)
- World Database of Bird Species "You can search for detailed information on Species, Sites and EBAs, see examples of recent analyses and download subsets of the database." (RB)
- Puzzles
- One Across Help with crossword puzzle clues, also has other word play information. (RB)
- Word Navigator "Solve Word Puzzles and Crosswords with Ease at WordNavigator.com!" (WIL)
- NPR Sunday Puzzles "the weekly on-air quiz from New York Times Crossword Puzzle editor and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz." (LII)
- Crossword Puzzles over 32,000, "divided up into several categories, including large, medium, small, and very small." (RB)
- The New York Times: Crosswords/Games "Free content from The New York Times includes a free weekly crossword puzzle from the online archive (updated every Monday), a daily sudoku puzzle, and articles about crossword puzzles, bridge, and chess. Also includes links to the Learning Network with crosswords for young solvers (with puzzles on topics such as American history, geography, and science), and a daily news quiz. Also includes links to related sites. Additional material is available for a fee." (LII)
- Daily Sudoku 'The object of this puzzle (popular in Japan, and spreading through the UK and the U.S.) is "to insert the numbers in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once." ' (LII)
- Sudoku Classic "Archive of sudoku puzzles, published six days a week, ranging from easy to difficult." (LII)
- Web Sudoku
"The rules of Sudoku are simple. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square." "This site features billions of interactive games with easy, medium, hard, and evil levels of difficulty (users can receive hints). The site also supplies puzzles for newspapers, magazines, and other media for a fee." (LII)
- Crafts
- Building Musical Instruments "Within categories that include flutes, guitars, and keyboard
instruments, visitors can learn how to make wind chimes, banjos, a tinwhistle, and a dulcimer." (SR)
- Counted Cross Stitch, Needlework, and Stitchery Page lots of information on needlework. (LII)
- Craftster.org "users can view completed projects that they may want to try out, ask questions of other craftsters, and offer suggestions to inquiring minds." (SR)
- Crochet Pattern Central a variety of patterns and crochet information. (RB)
- The Fiber Equipment and Barter Page "for the sale, wanted, and barter of used looms, spinning wheels and other fiber equipment related to spinning, weaving and hand knitting, fiber stash reductions, and breeders selling their own fiber." (LII)
- Cross-Stitching.com from Britain, lots of free stuff for cross stitchers. (LII)
- Drying Flowers and Foliage for Arrangements "Detailed instructions for drying and preserving flowers through a variety of methods, such as air-drying, pressing, burying, microwave drying, and preservation with glycerin. Includes lists of flowers suitable for each method. From the University of Missouri Extension." (LII)
- DIY: Do It Yourself Network the place to look for projects that you can do yourself. (LII)
- FabricLink "Some say that the binding relationships between individuals are the fabric of human society, where others are more interested in, well, actual fabric. For those who are interested in the wide world of fabric and related topics, the FabricLink website is a fine place to learn about various fabrics, their care, fabric products, and the latest in fabric industry news and innovation." (SR)
- HGTV: Crafts "a wide variety of “how-to” projects" (SR)
- Knit, Crochet and More: The Internet Site of the Craft Yarn Council of America (CYCA) basics, free patterns, discussion groups, special programs. (LII)
- Knitting for a Better World "Annotated list of organizations and projects focused on knitting and crocheting for
charitable causes." (LII)
- Knitting Help "Although experts say the Continental knitting method (holding the yarn in your left hand) is faster, holding the yarn in your right hand (called English) is the most popular method in the States. English is also the easiest style for kids to learn. Knitting Help showcases both schools with their how-to-knit videos, found in Getting Started, Basic Techniques and Advanced Techniques. They also host a very active discussion forum, a few pages of free patterns, and a glossary of knitting abbreviations." (STN)
- Knitting Pattern Central "Knitting Pattern Central "is an online directory featuring thousands of links to free knitting patterns, currently with over fifty categories from which to choose, including hats, sweaters, afghans, ponchos, mittens and gloves, kitchen items, toys, and much more." Another fun section is Tips ‘n Tricks with over eight pages of reader-submitted knitting tips." (STN)
- Knitty: Little Purls of Wisdom "The web-only knitting magazine for knitters with a fresh attitude." (LII)
- Stef Thornton's Craft Page lots of links to many different crafts, including machine knitting, crocheting, and sewing.
- Make Stuff lots of instructions for making crafts and other stuff. (LII)
- Medieval Knitting "Annotated links to websites about period knitting." (LII)
- Paper Crafts
- Paper Toys ""Paper stuff for kids and grown-ups." Discover the wonderful world of paper folding and construction." (LII)
- Guild of American Papercutters "Organization for this paper craft, in which "a creative artistic design [is] executed from paper with scissors or a knife." Features a gallery of papercutting images, a papercutting FAQ, and a large collection of links representing papercutting traditions from many countries and cultures. Some additional information only available to members." (LII)
- Living With Washi "History of Japanese papermaking, or washi, and the Japanese paper industry. Feature images of Japanese paper products, descriptions of types of paper (such as marbled paper and paper made from bamboo), profiles of "washi villages" in Japan, and brief information about paper folding and wrapping. From the Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office, Japan." (LII)
- The Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking "The Web site for this museum presents an illustrated history of paper and paper technology, covering topics such as the invention of paper, early paper machines, watermarks, modern paper mills, paper recycling, and Japanese papermaking (washi). Includes images of items from the museum's collection, newsletters, and related links. From the Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech." (LII)
- Polymer Clay Central "to promote Polymer Clay in every way, shape and form imaginable, throughout the world, and to do this in a safe, respectful and welcoming environment." (LII)
- RobertSabuda.com: Simple Pop-Ups You Can Make! "This site provides patterns and detailed instructions, illustrated with photographs, for making more than a dozen pop-up cards. Includes cards for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, and Thanksgiving. From a pop-up card engineer and author." (LII)
- Learn Pysanky Ukranian Easter Egg decorating. (LII)
- Quilt Blocks
- Quilt Index aggregates resources from four separate archives: the Michigan State University Museum, the University of Louisville Archives and Records Center, the Illinois State Museum and the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (RB)
- The Home Sewing Association "helpful information about all aspects". (SR)
- Scrapbooking 101 "this website offers some introductory materials on how to get started with the creative process involved in making a scrapbook." (SR)
- Digital Scrapbook Place Free tutorials for a variety of techniques.
- National Scrapbooking Association Retailer directory, web hosting layout galleries, etc.
- Scrapbook.com Articles, galleries, classes and more.
- Scrapbooking.Com Articles, bulletin boards, directories, etc.
- Scrapbooking "Material about making scrapbooks and related crafts. Features articles on topics such as scrapbooking basics (supplies, inspirations, and layouts), why people make scrapbooks, and mother-daughter scrapbooking. Also includes a link to a digital scrapbooking community forum with a gallery of designs. From the Kaboose Family Network." (LII)
- The Joy of Handspinning lessons on spinning, use of different spindles and wheels, etc. (LII)
- Annie's Attic The Most Complete Online Stitch Reference. Click on stitching help. (LII)
- Tatting "Here you will find all kinds of information on the art of tatting. It is not dead!!" (LII)
- Weaving information on weaving. (RB)
- Woodworker's Central [QuickTime] "designed to provide a source of online information on a wide array of subjects related to this activity." (SR)
- Yarn Standards Standards and Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting. (LII)
- Pets
- The American Veterinary Medical Association lots of information on pets. (RB)
- Ancient Egyptian Cats from Cats and Kittens magazine. (LII)
- ASPCA Pet Nutrition This series of articles answers common questions about what and how much to feed dogs and cats. Includes tips for puppies and kittens, adult dogs and cats, and older pets; a video clip on choosing the right pet food; a list of top nutrients needed by pets; and a discussion of overweight pets. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). (LII)
- Bow Wow Meow a database of pet names (RB)
- 2,000 Cat Names: Naming Your Kitten (LII)
- The Cat's Voice Cat Name Database a random cat name generator. (LIB)
- Cat Fanciers' Association "information on cat breeds and care, cat shows, and a showcase of top winning cats"
- Cat Talk quotes about cats. (LII)
- Cat Users Manual. humor. (LII)
- The Domestic Cat and the Law: A Guide to Available Resources developed by a librarian, this site has history and current info on cats and the law (LII)
- Dog Toys: You Need Them "This fact sheet provides tips for choosing safe and appropriate toys for dogs. Includes recommended toys and ideas for getting the most out of toys. The cat behavior section of this website includes a similar fact sheet on cat toys (search for "cat toys"). From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)." (LII)
- Exotic Pets guide to the care of exotic pets covers rabbits, ferrets, reptiles amphibians, rodents, pigs, and bugs. (RB)
- Glimmering Goldfish "A hobbyist's site with useful information for goldfish owners." (LII)
- Healthy Pet from the American Animal Hospital (RB)
- The Merck Veterinary Manual complete guide to pet's health. (LII)
- Parrot Chronicles e-zine for parrot owners. (LII)
- Petfinder.com adoptable pets at rescue organizations and shelters around the U. S. (LII)
- Choosing the Right Pet Bird "Brief overview of items to consider when selecting a pet bird. Topics include domesticated strains of wild species (such as canaries, finches, cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds) and species without a long history of domestic breeding (such as conures, parrots, macaws, cockatoos, and toucans). Includes links to information about caring for pet birds and wild animals as pets. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)." (LII)
- Pet Connection "Pet Connection is "the weekly pet-care feature syndicated to newspapers, magazines and Web sites throughout the United States and Canada by Universal Press Syndicate." Topics addressed include the dog and cat food recall (and associated pet deaths) in spring 2007, travel with pets, pet health, and more. The site also includes a blog and links to related sites."
- Best Friends Animal Society: Pocket Pets "Questions and answers about care of "pocket pets" ("rats, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and other small creatures"). Some of the topics include spaying and neutering, habitat, socializing, and diseases. From a veterinarian who specializes in working with small exotic pets." (LII)
- CDC: Pocket Pets "Health advisories about pocket pets, "small animals, often rodents that are kept as pets and could fit in your pocket." Discusses Salmonella and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), both of which can be transmitted from animals to humans. Includes prevention measures and considerations when choosing a pocket pet. From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." (LII)
- VetCentric Lots of information for pet owners.
- USENET Hedgehog FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) information on keeping a Hedgehog as a pet. (LII)
- House Rabbit Society aimed at promoting rabbits as pets
- PetsWelcome "lists hotels, apartments, ski resorts, campgrounds, and even amusement parks that are pet friendly throughout the world." (RB)
- Dogs
- Dog Breed Info
- Puppy Finder This site lets you answer 10 questions about yourself in order to choose the perfect dog
- 2000 Dog Names Lots of names for your special friend.
- Bad Dog Chronicles So, you think your dog is bad!
- Dog Owner's Guide "More than 300 pages of features, breed profiles, training tips, health information, and articles about shelters,
rescue, dogs and the law, and just about everything else you
need to know about living with your dog."
- Dogs Care information on breeds and general dog care.
- Gardens and Lawns
- Aboutflowers.com All about cut flowers. From the Society of American Florists. (LII)
- Butterfly Gardening "a host of original material and websites dealing with the creation and maintenance of butterfly gardens and habitats." (LII)
- National Chrysanthemum Society "primarily for the amateur gardener who enjoys growing chrysanthemums" (LII)
- American Community Gardening Association: Learn "Background about community gardens, "[a]ny piece of land gardened by a group of people." Features profiles of U.S. community gardens (browsable by geographic location), a guide to starting a community garden, audio of gardening teleconferences, a best practices series covering topics such as children's gardening and saving seeds, a FAQ, and other related publications and links. From the American Community Gardening Association." (LII)
- Cucurbit Disorders: A Guide to the Identification of Common Problems "Does your pumpkin have a problem? To find out what's noshing on your squash, click through the images on this pest management "online problem solver" for cucurbits (plants of the gourd family)." (LII)
- Frost Dates Selector average first and last frost dates for the United States. (LII)
- The Helpful Gardener "An abundance of gardening tips are presented in this collection of articles on topics such as bonsai, native plants, roses, perennials, and other gardening subjects. Includes a message board. From a garden designer who specializes in Japanese and native gardens." (LII)
- HGTV: Home and Garden Television information for the home and garden. (LII)
- Home Gardening "ecologically sound, science-based practices". (LII)
- Garden Gate for gardeners and nature lovers
- GardenGuides This site has guide sheets and tips on many types of garden plants.
- The Garden Helper lots of information on gardening. (LII)
- The Garden Watchdog: Guide to Gardening by Mail "The site lists and ranks over 3,000 vendors that sell gardening products by mail and on the Web." (LII)
- Gardening and Health "Collection of fact sheets on gardening health and safety topics, such as plant allergies, power tool safety, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, heat stress, sunburn and skin cancer, and protecting your hands, feet, knees, and back. From the Virginia Cooperative Extension." (LII)
- Gardening Launchpad a subject index to gardening. (RB)
- Gardener's Path gardening on a budget, organic gardening and lots more. (LII)
- Garden Web this site has user forums, directories of gardens and societies, a plant database, glossary, contests, exchanges, articles, etc.
- Horticultural Pictures pictures, commmon names, latin names (RB)
- The Japanese Garden "features interactive tours of gardens in or near Kyoto,
Japan." (LII)
- All About Lawns this is a commercial site that has information about caring for and maintaining lawns. (LII)
- Month by Month Planting Calendar "This site presents lists for each month of flowering plants that may be planted in gardens in the United States." (LII)
- General and Specialty Mail-Order Seed Sources Compiled by the Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (LII)
- Mad About Moss: The Simple Art of Moss Gardening "This article describes one gardener's experience replacing a lawn with a moss carpet. Describes conditions for moss growth, starting and maintaining a moss garden, and related topics. From the newsletter of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden." (LII)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 'This interactive document from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows 10 different minimum temperature zones in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, "each of which represents an area of winter hardiness for the plants of agriculture and our natural landscape. It also introduces zone 11 to represent areas ... that are ... essentially frost free." Also includes information about the creation of the map, and indicator plant examples for selected woody plants.' (LII)
- Plants: Getting Started With Gardening for the Black Thumbed for anyone who feels that they can't grow anything but silk flowers. (LII)
- Plant Swap A completely free site for gardeners to organize community plant swaps (where they trade or give away plants they have propagated in their gardens).
- PondInfo Lots of information for starting and maintaing a water garden.
- EveryRose: The Rose Reference Database (LII)
- Our Rose Garden "Includes tips for selection, site selection and bed preparation, planting, pruning, and pest and disease protection. Features photos, videos, diagrams, and links to related resources. From the University of Illinois Extension." (LII)
- Saving Seed from the Garden Tips for saving seeds from flowers and vegetable plants for preservation and future planting. (LII)
- Gardening: Small Space Plans and ideas for gardening in small spaces, including containers, small lots and courtyards, side yards, and decks. Some articles include before-and-after photos and specific plant suggestions. From the website for HGTV. (LII)
- SelecTree: A Tree Selection Guide "With information on more than 1,400 trees, this tree selection guide features options for searching, browsing by common and scientific names, and generating a list of trees that match a set of attributes (such as height, fragrance, and water and soil requirements). Tree profiles include photographs, growth habit, pest and disease problems, and more. From the Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, based at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)."
- Vegetable Gardening in Containers This illustrated article provides ideas for growing vegetables in containers such as pots and planter boxes. Discusses crop selection, growing media, fertilization, water, light, and diseases and insects. Includes planting charts and sample vegetable varieties for containers. From the Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University. (LII)
- Weeds on the Web Everything you need to know to combat weeds. (LII)
- Wild Ones Handbook
A Voice for the Natural Landscaping Movement
- Woody Plants "The University of Illinois has created this fine database for use by students, avid gardeners, and just about anyone with an interest in woody plants. The database contains copious amounts of information about woody plants found in the northern portion of eastern North America" (SR)
- Yardcare.com A good basic lawn care site. (LII)
- Photography
- All Things Photo A searchable site of all things photographic.
- Arthur Bleich's Digital PhotoCorner A good place to start for Digital Photography beginners.
- Kodak Tips on taking better pictures along with tutorials.
- Photo.net How-to sections, Equipment reviews, Ads, in short everything a novice needs to get started.
- panoguide.com "This guide aims to reveal the secrets of good panoramic photography and to help amateurs and professionals alike create the very best panoramic images not just for use on websites but also for CD or print too." (LII)
- Short Course in Digital Photography a number of tutorials and informational essays on all aspects of digital photography, camera operation, and editing digital photos
- New York Institute of Photography Monthly photography tips
- Exploring Photography: Photographic Processes "Brief explanations and examples of photographic processes such as albumen print, c-type print, cyanotype, daguerreotype, dye transfer, photogram, photogravure, and platinum print. From the Victoria and Albert (VandA) Museum in London." (LII)
- Shaw Guides Listings of photography workshops.
- Fodor's Focus on Photography Tips on taking pictures.
- Large Format Photography Lessons on how to use the cameras that take large sheets.
- Taking Better Holiday Pictures "This article contains some ideas for taking photos during the holiday season, with an emphasis on portraits and photography of people. Discusses background, lighting, and other tips for composing and taking better photos. From a maker of photo editing software." (LII)
- Other Hobbies
- Aviation Home Page "over 7000 links to aviation links in a variety of categories, including Ground Support, Reference, Training, and Flight Simulation." (RB)
- Beehoo "World's Beekeeping Directory. (LII)
- Botany.com everything you always wanted to know about plants, searchable by common or botanical name, and category
- Arab Gateway: Calligraphy learn about arab calligraphy. (LII)
- The Washington Calligraphers Guild "brief histories of calligraphy and penmanship, an exhibit of calligraphy samples, images of winning calligraphy pieces from the Graceful Envelope contest, and a bibliography of resources on calligraphy technique, Asian and Middle East calligraphy, handwriting and penmanship, and related topics." (LII)
- Chessopolis chess information site (RB)
- Chess Here.com "ChessHere.com is an easy to use online chess server. Chess Here has rich features, is browser-based, multi-lingual, customizable, and free."
- Collectors.org the Official Website of the National Association of Collectors (LII)
- The Drachen Foundation "This organization is "devoted to the increase and diffusion of knowledge of kites worldwide." The "About Kites" section of the website features kite basics (types of kites and how and in what winds they fly), discussion of kite building materials, and kite history resources that describe "the Eastern and Western origins of kites, and highlight significant events during kiting's long history." Also includes reports from research projects, description of archive collections, and related material." (LII)
- FMJD (World Draughts Federation) "Website for this "international sport body uniting national draughts [checkers] federations." Includes links to groups around the world and other resources for this board game that is known as checkers in the U.S. and draughts elsewhere. Also provides international statutes and bylaws, listing of world title winners, results of competitions, and related information. Translations are slightly uneven in some areas, but understandable." (LII)
- Games
- How to do things Articles on how to do a variety of things.
- Pastimes and Paradigms: Games We Play "the evolution of games since 1800 ... includes a wide variety of antique and contemporary games, as well as rare books on rules, strategies, and recreation." (LII)
- Geocaching "Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache."
- Letterboxing North America (LbNA) "explains the origins of letterboxing, gives instructions for beginners, lists clues to letterbox locations in every state and Canadian province, and has links to related sites. Similar to geocaching, but without the use of global positioning system (GPS) tools." (LII)
- Waymarking "This site, which bills itself as "a scavenger hunt for unique and interesting locations in the world," allows users to add photographs and descriptions of locations as designated by a waymark, "a physical location on the planet marked by coordinates (latitude/longitude) and [which] contains unique information defined within its waymark category." Site is browsable by categories or waymarks (and often by postal code). Categories include castle, firehouse, and art museum." (LII)
- Magic Tricks. Com Everything you always wanted to know about Magic.
- allmagicguide [RealPlayer]. "Provided and maintained by Robinson Wizard, Inc. this site is an excellent starting point for all things magic."
- Medieval Names Archive "This collection of articles on medieval and renaissance names is intended to help historical re-creators to choose authentic names." (LII)
- New York Times Book Review
- Fabric Origami Instructions for preparing fabric to make origami boxes and ornaments. Features ideas for embellishing techniques, such as stamping, beading, gold leaf, and laminating. Includes a bibliography and an image gallery. (LII)
- 3-D Papercraft free origami projects from Canon.
- Patent Cafe This site helps inventors get through the patent process.
- International List of Scale Model Related Web sites "In addition to the (over 6000) site listings, the site also offers modeling news headlines, some classified message boards, a mailing list, and a set of pre-formatted search forms at the bottom of the front page." (RB)
- The Skydiver's Enclave among other things, this site has over 1,300 annotated skydiving links (LII)
- The Unicycle Page everything you need to know about unicycles (LII)
- Tasting Wine "Everything about wine tasting: wine terms, vintage charts, food and wine, serving wine, tasting wine, wine glasses, and more." (LII)
- American Woodworker Magazine "selected articles from this woodworking magazine including a collection of building projects (such as a cabinet, garden bench, and table), product reviews and buyer's guides, and workshop tips." (LII)
- Woodnet: The Woodworker's Online Resource "this site contains a number of useful resources for woodworkers."
- Autosite.com Repairs/ Maintenance
- AutoGuide.com information on comparison shopping for cars online.
- AutoByTel "information on pricing and specifications, safety data, manufacturer incentives and vehicle reviews to help you make your buying decision." (RB)
- Autotropolis "dedicated to consumers who are researching and buying new or used vehicles. The site provides interactive tools for car shoppers to complete their research."
- Buying a car
- CarCare.org: Be Car Care Aware "'Be Car Care Aware' is a consumer education campaign about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair." (LII)
- The Car Connection.Com: The Web's Automotive Authority lots of information on cars. (LII)
- CarInfo provided by consumer advocate and auto expert Mark Eskeldson, lots of information on cars to help you buy, lease, or repair. (LII)
- CARS.Com A comprehensive car information site
- Cartalk Featuring Click and Clack of radio and newspaper fame.
- Carsurvey.org a database of reviews of cars submitted by owners. (LII)
- Consumer Reports Bumper to Bumper for car owners and buyers
- Popular Mechanics: Drive Green "Compilation of articles, video, and blog entries about energy-efficient driving and alternative fuel vehicles. Includes features on new technologies, test drives of new vehicles, analysis, tips, and related material. From the website for Popular Mechanics magazine." (LII)
- Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guide
- The Edmunds Green Car Guide "This buying guide features articles on fuel-efficient cars, alternative fuels and new technologies (such as biodiesel, electric, and compressed natural gas), hybrid vehicles, improving gas mileage (covering "hypermilers," who try to beat the EPA average fuel economy ratings), and oil and gas prices. From Edmunds, producers of consumer automotive information." (LII)
- EPA Fuel Economy Site 2001 Update [.pdf] From the EPA, this site allows users to compare mpg across models, among other nifty things.
- Gold Book "values of classic automobiles from 1886 to 1997." (LII)
- Green Vehicle Guide From the EPA: a site to help find the most fuel efficient vehicles. (SR)
- Hemmings "information about antique, classic, vintage, muscle, street rod, and special interest cars." (RB)
- Jonko Auto Repair Online "a nice way to learn more about auto repair, whether one is a practicing mechanic or mere curious neophyte." (SR)
- Kelley Blue Book Blue Book values on used cars and trucks. (RB)
- NADA Guides guides to used cars.
- SuperCars "showcases sportscars from the last 100 years." (RB)
- Truth about Cars "a comprehensive resource center featuring car reviews on over 40 different makes of cars and includes a price comparison."
- Used Cars Find a used car or truck at CarsDirect.com. Research cars and trucks online to find the right one to meet your needs.
- Two Sites with Automobile Crash Data:
- The African Cookbook: Menus and Recipes from Africa (LII)
- AllRecipes.com You can even print these out on recipe cards.
- Quick Cooking Bread Recipes
- Easy and Quick Cookie Recipes
- Indian Recipes: Cooking Recipes from India "Collection of traditional Indian dishes. Online recalculations
of ingredient quantities required for four to twelve servings."
- All Pasta Recipes
- All Pie Recipes
- All Choked Up "Recipes using baby artichokes, which (unlike the mature artichokes) are "rendered entirely edible with just a little trimming." Includes a roasted artichoke salad, lamb stew with artichokes, and linguine with caramelized artichokes. Note: Use search box on this page to find additional articles about and recipes for artichokes. From Sunset magazine." (LII)
- Barbecue'n on the Internet "Tips and information for cooking outdoors over wood, charcoal, or gas." (LII)
- Beyond Vegetarianism: Transcending Outdated Dogmas information about alternative diets. (LII)
- Blueberry Web Page recipes using blueberries, and lots of other blueberry information. (LII)
- CakeRecipe Lots of recipes for cakes.
- Calorie Counter "free and non-commercial web site that has taken the USDA National Nutrient Database and made it available in the quickest, easiest and most usable format it has ever been in before. A search of any food instantly brings up the full nutrition facts for that food such as calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, cholesterol, vitamins and much more. "
- Cheap Cooking "You'll find frugal tips for cutting back on your grocery bill, cheap recipes and shopping hints, money saving tips and techniques, and a downloadable grocery list and price book." (LII)
- The Chitterling Site soul food and reader provided recipes. (LII)
- Chocolate "your online source for links related to chocolate." (RB)
- Chocolate: The Exhibition "This companion site to an exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History (Chicago) looks at the history of chocolate, the cacao tree and cacao farming, chocolate processing, eating chocolate, and related topics." (BWN)
- Brief History of Chocolate
- Chocolate Drink Recipes
- Chocolate Chemistry: Mix of Chocolate Dessert Recipes
- Cooking Light Online information and recipes about healthier eating. (LII)
- How to Cook Everything: Take on the Recipes "Recipes from "How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes on America's Chefs," a public television series (and related cookbook) in which food writer Mark Bittman "pits his home cooking against the ultra-style of the best known chefs in the country." Provides recipes for dishes such as steak tartare, lobster roll, tuna teriyaki, gazpacho, braised rabbit, and persimmon pudding." (LII)
- Copia Official Web site for the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, located in Napa County, California. (LII)
- Crockery Kitchen Recipes for your crockpot (LII)
- Ethnic/Cultural and Special Audience Food Guide Pyramids learn how the FDA's food guide pyramid works with ethnic/cultural foods. (LII)
- Epicurious Holidays: Hanukkah, Festival of Lights "Collection of recipes and cooking ideas for Hanukkah, including traditional foods such as latkes and sufganiyot (Israeli jelly donuts), vegetarian recipes, seasonal menus, kosher wine suggestions, baking projects such as rugelach and cream cheese Hanukkah stars, and more. From Epicurious." (LII)
- Epicurious: Seasonal Cooking "Collection of resources for seasonal and local cooking, including seasonal ingredients, a peak season ingredient map for the U.S., visual introductions to foods such as peppers and mushrooms, farmer blog, and recipes. From Epicurious." (LII)
- Farm Market and U-Pick Directory from the State of Michigan guide to picking fresh produce in Michigan.
- Five Mushrooms multi-recipe search engine site, to help when you have specific ingredients and need a recipe. (LH)
- Food Reference recipes, articles on food, etc. (SR)
- Food 411 "the ultimate resource for everything on the Web related to online food shopping opportunities; gourmet foods, ingredients, recipes, cooking, and dining, food blogs, unique gift ideas, meals delivered..." (LII)
- Food, Nutrition & Health: Canning & Food Preservation "This collection of documents on canning and food preservation covers foods such as apples, cantaloupe, garlic, nuts, olives, oranges, peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes. Also includes guides to safely cutting and storing venison and safe canning. A few documents are fee-based, but most are available for free download. From University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources." (LII)
- Food Reflections: Ingredient Substitutions "provides substitution suggestions from food professionals for ingredients such as butter, eggs, and flour." (LII)
- Foodspk.com Recipes from around the world. (LII)
- How Do I? ... Freeze "Extensive list of freezing recommendations for specific foods, such as meat, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fresh herbs, and prepared foods. The list includes a step-by-step presentation on freezing strawberries and freezing information for less commonly covered foods, such as chayote squash and mayhaw juice. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation at the University of Georgia." (LII)
- Garlic Central "information about growing garlic, storage tips, a photographic guide to crushing garlic, recipes (many of which are vegetarian), a nonmedical overview of potential health benefits and uses, quotes about garlic, brief garlic lore, a list of garlic festivals, and more." (LII)
- Gateway to Government Food Safety Information consumer information on food safety. (SR)
- Global Gourmet
- Birds Eye recipes customized to your tastes.
- Christmas Recipe.com
- Cookbooks on line
- A Deep Fried Delicacy: The How-To on Deep Frying Turkey ""Deep-fried turkey, a concept that started in the South, is gradually rising in popularity nationwide." This site provides guidelines for deep-frying turkey, including equipment, ingredients (with links to specific recipes), location (outside), preparation, and safety tips. Gives detailed information about selecting, filtering, and storing frying oils. From the National Turkey Federation, a turkey industry organization." (LII)
- _The Dietary Guidelines for Americans_, From the USDA and DHHS.
- Food Network.com: Holiday Archives Recipes and menus for major and some minor holidays (including April Fool's Day, Mardi Gras, and Oktoberfest). Cooks will appreciate the sidebar topics that pop up with every recipe: Terms and Tips Encyclopedia, Culinary Q and As, Ingredient Substitutes, and Fat and Calorie Calculator. (LII)
- Home Food Safety find out how to keep your food safe (LII)
- Italian Recipes for Lent many meatless recipes. (LII)
- iVillage Recipes iVillage offers quick and easy recipes and a recipe finder tool.
- The Jewish Food Mailing List Archive recipes, information on menus, preparation, etc. (LII)
- Joyofbaking.com everything you need to know about baking. (LII)
- Lightly Salted "thousands of free recipes - recipe cooking site with recipes for all cooks! Recipes include Pie recipes,bread recipes, indian recipes, pasta recipes. and many more."
- Martha Stewart Recipe Database need a recipe for an exotic dish? Check here.
- Wild About Mushrooms: The Cookbook of the Mycological Society of San Francisco "serves not only as a reference for how to clean, cook, and preserve them, but as a culinary guide to recipes that will bring out their varied flavors to full advantage." (LII)
- NetCooks Check out more recipes here, or submit your own.
- Nutrition Data Nutrition Facts Analyzer.
- Nutrient Data Laboratory from the USDA, this site has detailed nutritional information. (LII)
- Ochef"Questions and answers about food and cooking. Search, or brows by topic such as dairy and eggs, equipment, safety, sauces and dressing, and seafood. Includes material about the history of ingredients and holiday menu ideas. Also includes links to items for sale. "A daily publication of Food News Service, which syndicates food news and articles to newspapers, magazine publishers, and Internet sites." "(LII)
- For the Love of Olives "This fact sheet on olives features descriptions of some olive varieties (such as kalamata, manzanilla, and sevillano), curing methods, classification (green, pink, black, wrinkled black), and fun facts. From a natural foods chain store." (LII)
- Good Enough To Eat: Olives Drab? Grow or Cure Your Own "This article provides detailed instructions for curing olives kalamata-style, using a salt solution, vinegar, and herbs. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer." (LII)
- Pillsbury Bakeoff Recipes (LII)
- Popcorn! recipes, nutrition, arts and crafts, and more! Also available in Spanish. (LII)
- Home Preserving Pumpkins "ideas and safety tips for various methods of preserving pumpkin flesh and seeds, including canning, freezing, drying, and pickling." (LII)
- Recipezaar "a HUGE assortment of recipes and cooking tips provided by surfers ... who love to whip up tasty treats." (LG)
- Safety
- Simply Soups: The Ultimate Comfort Food " "There's something extremely satisfying about a hot, bubbling pot of soup on the stove on a cold winter's night." Use this site to find dozens of recipes for broths and stocks, chilis, chowders, cream and cheese soups, onion soups, and vegetable and meat soups. Also includes recipes for dessert soups, fruit soups, and a listing of cold soups." (LII)
- Snack Attack: Coping With Cravings from Webmd. (LII)
- Super Cook "Supercook is a new recipe search engine that finds recipes you can make with the ingredients you have at home. To begin, simply start adding ingredients you have. The more ingredients you add, the better the results will be." (DS)
- Soul Food Cookbook celebrating the "culinary delights born from the Black/African American, Jamaican and Caribbean cultures." (LII)
- Spice and Herb Encyclopedia Created by the Culinary Café (LII)
- Spices This wonderful site explores the use of spices from the kitchen to the bedroom to the sickroom. (SR)
- The Enspicelopedia
"This spice encyclopedia from a company that sells herbs and spices provides brief
information about these food flavorings. Includes descriptions, uses, history, and folklore for
a selection of herbs and spices, such as allspice, anise, basil, cardamom, cumin, dill,
ginger, mace, nutmeg, saffron, thyme, and vanilla. Also includes a brief history of
spices, and recipes that call for (but do not require) herbs and spices from the company." (LII)
- State Fair Recipes award winning recipes from State Fairs around the country. (LII)
- Sushi Links information on many aspects of Sushi. (LII)
- BBC Food: Tea "Brief overview of tea drinking in the United Kingdom, covering history, traditions, and instructions for preparing tea. Includes recipes for afternoon tea, such as sandwiches, biscuits, and fruit tarts. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)." (LII)
- Tiramisu: Heaven in Your Mouth a comprehensive site on this dessert. (LII)
- Vegetarian Holiday
- VegCooking "If you are looking for a wealth of recipes that include everything from spinach to figs, you’ve come to the right place when you browse on over to the VegCooking site. Developed as a service by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), this very comprehensive site offers up a wide range of vegetarian recipes, products, and even information about worthy vegetarian restaurants around the country. Visitors can start by looking at the VegCooking Blog area, which includes such fun sounding titles as “Isn’t That Just Pumpkin” and “Peace, Love, and Cosmic Oatmeal”. For those seeking a bit of visual stimulation, there is also a link to “VegCooking TV” on the homepage. Here, visitors can learn first-hand about how to make items like spinach-asparagus wraps and kale with portobellos and almonds. Additionally, visitors can look over some vegan recipes and read a piece titled “Intro to Veganism”." (SR)
- Index of Wildgame Recipes "Collection of recipes for dishes using beavers, doves, ducks, opossums, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, turtles, woodchucks, and other wild animals. Sample dishes include "Black Bird Pie," "Muskrat Meatloaf," and "Deep Fried Rattlesnake." From the North Carolina (NC) Cooperative Extension." (LII)
Movies
- AsianAmericanFilm.com learn about Asian-American films. (LII)
- Based on the Book A database of movies made since 1980 that were based on books. (LII)
- Black Film Center/Archive information about films by and about African Americans. (LII)
- Blackfilm.com film reviews from African-American perspectives.
- britfilms.com A database of British films and international film festivals.
- Classical and Opera Music Used in Movies ' "Have you ever wondered what that music in a movie was?" This site provides "a listing of classical and opera music used in [selected] movies and films." Browsable by movie title or composer. Most entries are for movies from the 1990s to the present. From an opera enthusiast.' (LII)
- FlixFind a directory of movie- related sites. (RB)
- Folkstreams.net "Find rare films by independent filmmakers on diverse topics such as music (blues, roots, klezmer, gospel, playground songs, and more), outsider art, folk crafts (such as quilting and basketmaking), folk dance, religious experience, storytelling, and more." (LII)
- Greatest Films
- indieWIRE THE place for information on independent films. (LII)
- The Internet Film Network [RealPlayer G2] Free and complete short films
- Great Monster Movies a listing of monster movies.
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) presenters of the Golden Globes. (LII)
- Movie Mistakes "a really cool Web site dedicated to cataloging all sorts of movie mistakes from every movie imaginable" (RB)
- Internet Movie Database one of the best movie databases on the 'net.
- Metacritic Movie Reviews
- Movie Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes lots of reviews (RB)
- Movie Review Query Engine easy to use search site for movie reviews (LIB)
- Musicals101.com: The Cyber Encyclopedia of Musical Theatre, TV and Film "...educational resource celebrating the history of musical theater, film, and television." (LII)
- National Film Preservation Foundation "the nonprofit organization created by the U.S. Congress to help save America's film heritage." (LII)
- Oddmusic.com: A Source for Unique and Experimental Music, Instruments, Players, and Listeners " resources and information for "anyone interested in unique, unusual, ethnic, or experimental music and instruments." " (LII)
- Westerns.com [Windows Media Player, .mp3] "This site will win the hearts of classic Western lovers, featuring over 60 short films (most 30 to 60 minutes) in their entirety."
- Cartoons
TV and Radio
- Consumer Focus: Moving from Analog to Digital TV "Questions and answers about the digital television transition occurring in February 2009, where "television stations will broadcast using digital signals only, which means your old analog set won't work" (receive broadcasts) without a converter box or subscription to cable or satellite service. Discusses the basics of digital television (DTV), options for owners of analog TV sets, and resources for further reading. From the Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration." (LII)
- TV Converter Box Coupon Program "Details about this federal government program for households wishing to continue using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009, when "all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting." Learn whether you need a converter box, how to obtain coupons to be applied towards the cost of the box, where to purchase one, and related information. Available in several languages." (LII)
- The BBC Guide to Comedy "Info on every TV comedy shown in the UK, from 1936 to today." Find shows (alphabetically or by year), people, "Great Comedy Moments," various lists, video clips, and more. (LII)
- Blinkx Remote "a tool for finding TV programs (and snippets) on the Web." (RB)
- Doctor Who - The Official Site [RealPlayer, Flash] "a superb resource for fans of the television series" (SR)
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity produced by NPR affiliate KUHF-FM, Houston, this radio program explores human creativity.
- Episode Guides Guide to whats on TV, including history of the shows.
- FootnoteTV "This site discusses and examines the factual bases of issues mentioned in popular television programs (primarily "The West Wing," "Saturday Night Live," "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," and "JAG"), episode by episode through analysis and links. Browse by date or show title. The author is a lawyer and former journalist." (LII)
- Heard on TV "tries to collect all of those lovely song credits and mentions into one place. You can browse by show and you can even listen to little sound clips to make sure that it's the right one. And if they don't have it, you can request that it be found." (LIB)
- Lost and Found Sound: A Special Radio Series For the Millennium -- NPR [RealAudio]
- Masterpiece Theatre Online [Flash]
- Mysteries of the Nile -- NOVA Online [Quicktime 3.0]
- Prairie Home Companion
- Public Radio Fan "a directory to public radio stations in the US and around the world, linking to both the Websites and audio feeds as well as programming schedules."
- Radio Bilinge: Latin Community Radio Network network of 5 Spanish language radio stations in California (LII)
- Radio Locator Locate radio stations around the country, including those that use streaming audio
- TV Acres information on prime time and Saturday morning TV shows from the 1940's to the present. (LII)
- TV Guides by Yahoo regional tv listings. (RB)
- TV Guide's Site the website of the print version. (RB)
- Television without Pity "Each week they reveal exactly what occurred on the episode, all the while providing exceedingly sharp and amusing commentary." (SR)
- The Encyclopedia of TV "How exactly does one create an encyclopedia about television? It's a formidable task, and one that Dr. Horace Newcomb of the University of Texas at Austin took on with great relish. He worked to assemble an advisory committee that would reduce the vast array of topics to around 1000. They did so, and in 1997, The Museum of Broadcast Communications published the fruits of their labor. Visitors to the site can browse through thoughtful and thorough entries alphabetically, and they will find entries that cover specific programs, historic moments and trends, important policy disputes, tabloid television and the quiz show scandal that rocked the industry in the 1950s. Many notable personalities are covered here, including Phil Silvers, Dan Rather, and Hugh Downs." (SR)
Music
- Also see links on our Arts Page
- All But Forgotten Oldies "Listings contain an icon which will play you a song clip, the title of the song, artist, and year. Click on the song title to get information on all songs appearing on the album where the clicked song appears. Click on the artist for a complete list of songs by that artist listed on this site." (SR)
- Alternate Music Press: The Multimedia Journal of New Music news, reviews, interviews. (LII)
- Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music historical sheet music, searchable by author, subject, and song title. (SR)
- AMG's all music guide
- Andante - Lots of information on and about classical music including articles, bibliographies, and discographies. (LII)
- Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics "created and maintained by David Dodd, Branch Manager of the Civic Center Branch of the Marin County Free Library, and co-author of _The Grateful Dead and the Deadheads: An Annotated Bibliography_." Lyrics and what they mean!
- Archive of Misheard Lyrics
- Bach Central Station more links to Bach info. (RB)
- The Beatles.com [QuickTime, Flash, Shockwave, Windows Media Player]
- BMG Online Modern Music for almost everyone
- The British Invasion -- EB [RealPlayer, Quicktime, Shockwave]. Info on the British rock bands of the 1960's
- Charles H. Templeton Sheet Music Collection includes blues, rags, movie tunes, show tunes, Irving Berlin, war songs, and minstrel
songs. (SR)
- The CyberBass Project "devoted to choral music and groups, created by a member of several symphony choirs." (LII)
- Indiana University Sheet Music "This web site allows you to search some of the holdings from the Lilly Library's approximately 150,000 pieces of sheet music, including those for which there are digitized images available." (LII)
- Chiff and Fipple: The PostStructural Tinwhistle Internet Experience
"the ultimate guide to the instrument known as the tinwhistle, pennywhistle, Irish whistle or just plain whistle" (LII)
- Classical Music Directory database and information on classical music. (RB)
- Country Music Hall of Fame "brief biographies of the inductees, country music timelines, and information about educational programs at the museum." (SR)
- 8notes.com 1500 free sheet music pieces and riffs. (LII)
- Go Fish search for media, such as ring tones, audio, video, and video games (RB)
- Gramophone: The World's Best Classical Music Magazine. Search for classical music reviews. (LII)
- Chordbook.com: Guitar Chords "One can't be sure what Duane Eddy or Andres Segovia might think of this interactive guide to guitar chords, but hopefully they would approve. Offered up by Chordbook.com, this online guitar chord primer takes novice and experienced guitar players through all sorts of chord variations and possibilities. Visitors can start by looking over the "Help" below the virtual guitar, as it goes over how to turn the capo on and off, tuning settings, and how to store favorite chords via the "My Chords" feature. The interactive guitar is quite easy to use, and visitors will want to recommend this site to friends, colleagues, and other musicians." (SR)
- Kroes Nest Free music downloads of old time and celtic tunes.
- Classical Music Index Keyword searchable, from the Music Librarian at Duke University
- DW3 Classical Music Resources "hosted by the Duke University Music Library (this) is a sizable and well-organized metasite for classical music resources.
- Essentials of Music [RealPlayer] "This site offers an accessible but not simplistic introduction to classical music."
- Gold and Platinum Database find out who's recordings have gone Gold or Platinum (RB)
- Harmonicas "searchable subject index of over 375 links" (RB)
- Max Hunter Folk Song Collection [RealPlayer, AIFF] "this site is a terrific resource for students and fans of traditional American music."
- Index of All Things Hi-Fi Search for things related to stereo equipment.
- The Jazz Review [RealPlayer] "This site seems to have something for almost every jazz fan."
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- Red Hot Jazz Archive [RealPlayer, VivoActive] "this site is a solid resource for anyone interested in the early history of jazz." (SR)
- Louis Armstrong Discography "access comprehensive information on Armstrong's recordings, sessions, and the composers."
- Lycos Music Search Site "The site features music news, a searchable MP3 database, a concert guide, and more."
- Mel Bay’s Creative Keyboard "monthly online magazine that explores various aspects of piano music." (SR)
- Midomi "Search for music by singing or humming part of a song. All you need is a microphone." (DS)
- mojam "a large and frequently updated database of live music shows all over the world"
- Music find a song when all you know is the song's tune. (LIB)
- Musipedia [Windows Media Player] "Musipedia is a searchable, editable, and expandable collection of tunes, melodies, and musical themes." (SR)
- Mutopia [.pdf, PostScript] "...this volunteer project aims to make copyright-free musical scores available to everyone."
- Musictheory.net [Macromedia Flash Player] "contains over 30 interactive lessons on such topics as the triad inversion, major scales, key changes, and diatonic seventh chords. There are also a number of helpful trainers here as well, including an interval and brass trainer, among others." (SR)
- Music Station News from the world of music.
- The Musical Instrument Makers Forum ' A well-managed hobbyist site, with user forums, for "acoustic guitar building, electric guitar making, archtop guitar building, violin making, dulcimer making, mandolin building, banjo building, or any other type of lutherie; pickup winding and rewinding; drum making; flute and recorder making and repair; brass instrument building and repair; and more." ' (LII)
- Piano world everything you need to know about pianos, including piano tuners, teachers, dealers, movers, restorers, buyers, rentals, tuning schools, and performers and artists
- Interactive Recorder Fingering Chart
- Recorder Home Page from Australia
- Recorder History
- Rocklopedia Fakebandica: The Ultimate Fake Band List fictional rock bands. (LII)
- Sheet Music "This site features free sheet music and lessons for several different instruments, including guitar, piano, trumpet, and flute." (RB)
- Sheet Music Collections links to sheet music collections that are available to the public. (LII)
- Sing Along Music and MIDIs from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (!). Includes hard to find Patriotic songs.
- Sound Junction "Through interactive games, musical excerpts, interviews, and other such
devices, the SoundJunction site is a great way for anyone to learn about
music." (SR)
- UCLA Digital Library Sheet Music Project "browse the collection by keyword, selected fields (such as composer or title), and date" (SR)
- WesternSwing.com information about western swing. (LII)
- American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC): Boater Information "This compilation of consumer resources for boaters includes a FAQ on standards and technical topics, a pre-launch boat checklist, a publication about carbon monoxide, a boating and marine business directory, and boating safety links. Other technical reports are only available for purchase. From a "not-for-profit membership organization that ... [develops and updates] the safety standards for boat building and repair." (LII)
- International Sailing Federation (ISAF) "Website for this sailing organization based in the U.K. that celebrates its centennial in
2007. The site furnishes news and event website links for international regattas, and provides details about competitive rankings (in areas such as women's windsurfer, men's one person dinghy, and keelboat), rules and regulations, and race officials. (SR)
- College Basketball
- Baseball
- Major League Baseball Official Site [RealPlayer]
- ESPN.com Major League Baseball
- Baseball Almanac "contains rather helpful information on the game, organized into a host of helpful areas such as those on the All-Star game, player stats, quotations, and humor and jokes." (SR)
- BaseballLibrary.com biographies, information about the game, etc. (LII)
- Baseball Links "over 10,000 baseball-related links here in many, many categories." (RB)
- Baseball Primer "opinions on baseball news, analysis, discussion groups, blogs, articles, workbooks on deadball and pitcher usage, biweekly reviews, "Today in Baseball History," and other regular features." (LII)
- Baseball Scorecard a glossary of baseball terms, a tutorial on keeping score and more. (LII)
- Squeeze Play: Do Baseball Stadiums Need Our Bucks to Get Built?
- Minor League Baseball.com The official home of Minor League
Baseball on the Web
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Ballparks by Munsey and Suppes
- Baseball Heckle Depot Need to heckle someone during a baseball game? Check here for the snappiest one-liners related to baseball that you will find anywhere.
- Negro League Baseball "Negro league baseball's home on the net." (LII)
- _The Sporting News_: Baseball
- Spalding Base Ball Guides, 1889-1939 "The guides here can be searched by keywords, or by browsing the table of contents, and include such sections as How to Become a Base Runner and Indoor Baseball in Canada." (SR)
- Curling Guide presents the basics of curling, an ancient winter sport played on ice. (LII)
- Football
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National Football League
- Official College Bowl Websites "This site provides "a collection of links to the official websites of all the college
bowl games," which are played in December and January. Includes sites for the Rose Bowl,
Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Sun Bowl, and more. An About.com site."(LII)
- History of the Super Bowl "These articles discuss each game that has been played in this National Football League (NFL) annual event, which began in 1967, and which pits the winner of the American Football Conference (AFC) against the National Football Conference (NFC) winner. Also includes a list of games, with teams and scores. From the website for Sporting News magazine." (LII)
- Olympics
- International Rugby Board official website. (LII)
- United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) This organization (founded in 1904) "is the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding." Its site features news and athlete rankings for snowboarding, ski jumping and aerials, and alpine, cross-country, and disabled skiing. Also includes material about international and domestic competitions, rules for each sport, team eligibility requirements, television schedules, links to the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboard Team sites, and more. (LII)
- Snowboarding intro to snowboarding, tips, tricks, and where to do it. (LII)
- U.S. Figure Skating Online Official site. (LII)
- Tennis
- Women's Sports
- A to Z Encyclopaedia of Ice Hockey "This site is a seemingly bottomless well of hockey
trivia and lore." (SR)
- United States ArmSports "ArmSports is a relatively new term encompassing the ancient sport known as Armwrestling, Arm Wrestling, Arm-Wrestling, Wristwrestling, Indian wrestling etc." (LII)
- BallParks.com Everything you always wanted to know about ball parks.
- A Good Bike Fit for You "Interactive guide to the elements of a proper bicycle fit that "minimizes discomfort,
increases efficiency, and helps prevent pain or injury." Demonstrates proper shoulder and trunk angles and knee and foot position for recreational and road cyclists. Includes links to other material related to cycling and proper bike fit, which is the focus of the 2006 American Physical Therapy Month (October). From the American Physical Therapy Association." (LII)
- Beach Volleyball men's and women's beach volleyball. (RB)
- MBC On-Line Bowling
search links to bowling sites (RB)
- Bowling Zone a searchable subject index with over 1150 links related to bowling
- International Sports Calendar "Use this site to locate "the key dates of international sporting events" for sports such
as aquatics, baseball, Basque pelota, bowling, cricket, orienteering, rowing, and wushu. Browsable by date, sport, and country. In English and French. From the International Olympic Committee (IOC)." (LII)
- Chicago Sports
- Cricket information on the international cricket world (LII)
- Divers Alert Network (DAN) "Non-profit medical and research organization dedicated to the safety and health of recreational scuba divers and associated with Duke University Medical Center." (LII)
- US Disc Dog Nationals (USDDN) "Website for organization that supervises competitions in which dogs catch flying discs thrown by humans. Includes a list of international events, judging criteria for "toss and fetch" and "freestyle" competitions, and training material. Also includes links to local disc dog groups in the U.S." (LII)
- Dogsled.com lots of information on dogsled racing. (LII)
- Fish Hoo "This searchable subject index contains almost 3500 links on the subject of fishing" (RB)
- Fly Fishing Connection this site has Lake reports, photo gallery, message boards, and fly tying archives among other things. (RB)
- A History of Fly Fishing
"developed by Dr. Andrew Herd, the Associate Editor of Waterlog Magazine and a member of the Flyfisher’s Club in London." (SR)
- The Ice Fishing Home Page directory of resources. (LII)
- Footbag WorldWide Information Service otherwise known as Hacky Sack, this site "Provides an overview of the sport, a FAQ, an international directory of clubs, event listings, results from tournaments, photos, instructions and tips for footbag freestyle and footbag net, a forum, official rules, and related resources." (LII)
- Golf Search Engine Find Golf related sites here.
- PGA.comHome of the PGA. (LII)
- All Golf links directory of golf courses in the US, and what are described as "carefully reviewed and hand picked Golf only web sites." (RB)
- US Open Official site for the U.S. Open golf championship. (LII)
- Women's Online Golf "This site has information about the activities of several women's golf associations." (LII)
- Report of The Special Bid Oversight Commission and USOC Response [MS Word]
- Bloodhorse.com
"Online edition of the publication for international Thoroughbred racing and breeding" (LII)
- Triple Crown History "including entries in the component races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes), post positions, results, photographs, winners, jockeys, and related links." (LII)
- ChasinRacin Race Track Locator "find race tracks by map, city, or by type." (RB)
- Haynet a directory of links relating to horses. (RB)
- Equine Info
"collection of articles and links to any site related to horses, cataloged by subject and annotated with descriptions." (LII)
- MarathonGuide.com information about marathons around the world. (LII)
- Database of NCAA Records sports championship records from the NCAA. (RB)
- Mega Soccer "has tons of soccer stuff -- soccer information on 45 countries, over 80 leagues, and over 1000 teams." (RB)
- World Cup Soccer
- Sumo: East and West [RealOne Player] "learn about the different wrestlers profiled in the film, the transformation of the sport as bigger, heavier American sumo wrestlers from Hawaii have entered the field, and the promotion of sumo wrestling in the United States. One particularly nice feature of the site is an area entitled Sumo Style which allows users to learn more about the sumo wrestler, his garb, and his movements. The site is rounded out by a trailer for the film and a good selection of related websites, such as the American Sumo Association." (SR)
- Sports Pork: The Costly Relationship between Major League Sports and Government
- Sport Quest
- CNN/Sports Illustrated--Statitudes "Statitudes provides a "stat of the day," context behind sports stats, and stats for many different sports."
- Swimming Lessons find swimming instructors in your zip code (RB)
- Swim Healthy, Swim Safely "Collection of fact sheets and related material about safety when swimming, wading, and boating. Topics include recreational water illness (RWI), skin cancer (and sunscreen), swimmer's ear, swimmer's itch, and water-related injuries. Some material available in Spanish. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)." (LII)
- Le Tour de France index to non French pages.
- Tour de France Stage Guide maintained by the BBC. (LII)
- Fencing search for fencing information. (RB)
- Build a Trip
- Air Travel
- Airport Codes
- Airport Information including terminal maps
- Airport Wireless Info "TravelPost.com's definitive, comprehensive* guide to airport wireless connections in the USA. From top US airports like Atlanta Hartsfield International to smaller airports like El Paso International, we provide the most complete listing of wireless Internet access, service providers, airport coverage areas, wifi in airline clubs and lounges, and Internet subscription pricing plans available." (WIL)
- Air Travel: Transportation Security Administration "Security tips for air travel in the United States, including information about how to pack, whether to lock suitcases, and what to leave at home." (LII)
- Air Travel from USA.Gov: up-to-date information on traveling by air.
- Air Travel: Your Summer Survival Guide "This 2007 feature provides tips for air travelers. Includes lists of the most crowded airports (large and regional), planning your trip (getting better airfares and deciding whether to fly or drive), and advice for surviving the lines and hassles and airports. Also includes flight attendant secrets, such as underpacking, using the bathroom before you board, and dressing in layers. From U.S. News & World Report." (LII)
- Airline Quality Rating "The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline quality on combined multiple performance criteria." (LII)
- The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping in Airports "Brief stories from thousands of people who have slept in airports throughout the world. Includes ratings, best and worst lists, photographs, and an airport survey with opinions about airport bathrooms, gyms at airports, showers at airports, and more. Browsable by location. Also includes a discussion forum and airport sleeping tips. From the founder of the Cheap Like Me Travel Society." (LII)
- Children Flying Solo "Information about "unaccompanied minors," children between 5 and 12 who travel on airplanes without a parent or guardian. Includes information about forms, airlines services, escort fees for major domestic airlines, general age guidelines, and safety tips. From a Web site for travelers who enjoy the fun of planning their own trips." (LII)
- The Compleat Carry-On Traveler Info and opinions on how to travel light. (LII)
- Delay Cast "Will your flight be on time? Use our on-time prediction engine to help you book your flights. We’ve built mathematical models of the U.S. air transportation system to predict delays and cancellations. If you need to make that meeting on time or are afraid of missing a connection, don’t book until you check out the predictions here!" (LH)
- DoHop "a travel search
engine that compares 667 airlines". (RB)
- FareChase from Yahoo. Searches across multiple airlines to find the best price.
- Flight Arrivals check on arrivals and departures.
- Flight Aware near real time flight information. (FGI)
- Flight Stats "Flight Status by Route, Flight, Airport, Alerts" (FGI)
- Real-Time Airport Status from the Air Traffic Control System Command Center
- SeatGURU.com learn all about the seat you will be flying in. (LII)
- Transportation Security Administration Check here for up-to-date restrictions and information.
- Coalition for Airline Passengers Bill of Rights "This group that promotes legal rights for airplane passengers (with an emphasis on rules for airlines when flights are delayed or canceled) was "formed by hundreds of passengers who were stranded on several American Airlines planes for up to 9 hours at Austin International Airport, December 2006." Includes a list of rights, links to federal legislation introduced on this topic, a discussion forum, and a summary of general complaints about airlines." (LII)
- 3-1-1 for Carry-ons "Background about this Transportation Security Administration (TSA) campaign to remind airline travelers of the liquid and gel carry-on luggage requirements: "3 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin." Includes downloadable promotional materials (in several languages), tips, and links to related information. From the TSA." (LII)
- Car/Bus/RV Travel
- AAA MichiganLots of information about traveling in Michigan
- AAA Fuel Cost Calculator This site presents gasoline price averages for eight regions of the United States: New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, Southwest, Midwest, Mountain West, and the Pacific Coast. Offers an online calculator that allows users to enter their starting city, destination, and vehicle information (for newer car models) to determine fuel cost, miles, and gallons used. Fuel price data is provided by the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). From the American Automobile Association (AAA). (LII)
- BusWeb - Buses on the Web Links to charter and tour bus companies and group travel, tourist, discount hotel, ferry, and traffic information (Europe) (LII)
- Fun Roads " resources for recreational vehicle (RV) travel in the United States". (LII)
- National Traffic and Road Closure Information "A directory of highway information for travelers. Road closures, construction delays, and weather-related driving problems are listed by state with links to information for major U.S. cities and highways. From the Federal Highway Administration." (LII)
- Google Maps Get driving directions. This site also lets you tweak your route. (DS)
- MapQuest Get driving directions.
- Michigan Driving Conditions this site has links to a number of different sites that deal with traffic conditions in Michigan, including winter road conditions. (RT)
- National Register Travel Itineraries "It's a long and winding road from Indianapolis to Little Rock (and all the stops between), but if one is hoping to learn about the very diverse cultural traditions and history across the United States, the National Register Travel Itineraries are a stellar way to do so. Currently, the site contains over three dozen itineraries which highlight different geographic regions or important themes in American history. Visitors can browse the itineraries alphabetically or by state. Each tour contains a list of the sites covered, accompanied by a map, photographs, and usually a list of additional external sites and readings. While all of the itineraries are well-done, visitors should definitely start by looking over the Indian Mounds of Mississippi tour and the tour of World War II sites in the San Francisco Bay area." (SR)
- Pump Guide "The Pump Guide is an online directory of gas stations statewide that offer travelers with disabilities full service at self-service prices. Created by the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America." (RT)
- Rand McNally Road Construction Site Traveling by car and need to know where the road construction is in the US? This is the site for you.
- Via Michelin "Driving directions, route planner, and maps for over forty European countries; hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions for twenty-five countries; and more from Michelin, publisher of maps and the Red and Green guides." (LII)
- Train Travel
- Amtrak
- Amtrak Train Status near real time train info: Enter a city pair OR a city an train number. A page with one or more trains will appear. Select the train of interest and click "resubmit." Another page, with departure/arrival info will appear along with any info about delays and estimated departure/arrival info. Btw, don't worry about the potential error message at the top of the page. (FGI)
- Outdoor Travel/Hiking/National Parks
- American Discovery Trail (ADT) "Stretching across more than 6,800 miles and 15 states, the ADT is the only coast-to-coast, non-motorized recreation trail." (LII)
- American Park Network (APN) Information on 30 of the most popular National Parks. (LII)
- National Park Service Data Information lots of information about the National Park system. (SR)
- British Columbia Outdoor Guide "regional travel and tourism information, such as city guides, itineraries for circle tours, and descriptions of recreation activities." (LII)
- American Hiking Society National Trails Day events database (RB)
- Pick A Trail "Developed by the Wilderness Society, the Pick a Trail Web site offers general information about backpacking and hiking in the United States and different trails in other countries, such as the United Kingdom." (SR)
- Trail Database "world's largest hiking trail database." (SR)
- Bay Area Hiker A guide to hiking in the San Francisco area (LII)
- BUG - the Backpacker's Ultimate Guide information on backpacking in Europe, the Pacific, and Australia (LII)
- Leave No Trace Learn all about environmentally friendly traveling, especially camping and hiking. (LII)
- Park Search Look for state and national parks courtesy of LL Bean.
- Traveling with Special Needs:
- Traveling with Kids and Pets
- Dog Friendly Travel when you want to take your dog with you on vacation, search here to find dog-friendly places to visit