ArtMuseum.net - http://www.artmuseum.net/
Internet-based art museum experience, includes specialized exhibitions with emphasis on background information not normally available to the public.
About.com: Art History - http://arthistory.about.com/
Online community and resource guide for the artists and art periods of the past.
ArtLex - Art Dictionary - http://www.artlex.com/
Reference material in art, art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and art education. Definitions of thousands of terms, illustrations, quotations, and links to other resources.
World Art Treasures - http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/
Based on the Jacques-Edouard Berger collection of images of art objects and essays devoted to the main civilizations, such as Egypt, China, Japan, India, Europe.
Sister Wendy's American Collection - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/sisterwendy/index.html
From PBS - Sister Wendy Beckett, nun and art commentator, takes viewers on a tour through six of America's greatest art museums.
WebMuseum: Famous Paintings - http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/
Offers images and historical context for artists and art movements ranging from Gothic and Renaissance to Impressionism and Pop.
Resources in Art History for Graduate Students - http://www.efn.org/~acd/resources.html
This newsletter lists grants, fellowships, internships, conferences, publication and study abroad opportunities for graduate students in art history and closely related areas.
ARC International - The Art Renewal Center - http://www.artrenewal.org
Offering biographical information and high-resolution images of many paintings from the great masters of the 19th century.
ArtMagick - http://www.artmagick.com/
Virtual art gallery displaying paintings and poetry from art movements of the 19th and 20th centuries with an emphasis on displaying works of art by artists who have been forgotten or neglected in recent years.
The Getty Provenance Index - http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/provenance_index/
Collects and disseminates information related to the history of collecting and the provenance of individual works of art.
Business
The Banker - http://www.thebanker.com
A banking industry publication that includes coverage of retail finance, investment, and technology issues.
SunGard BancWare - http://www.sungard.com/bancware
Asset liability management solution provider to banks and financial institutions.
Banking Technology - http://www.bankingtech.com/
Based in the UK, this magazine provides technology and financial systems coverage for the banking industry.
Financial Managers Society - http://www.fmsinc.org/
Non-profit professional society serving the financial services industry.
eBankMarketing.com - http://www.ebankmarketing.com
Assists banks in determining online marketing strategies and compiling annual reports.
CITCO Group Limited - http://www.citco.com
A financial services group comprised of international banks, trust and fund companies offering its clients a broad range of corporate, fiduciary, financial, and fund services.
Ruesch International, Inc. - http://www.ruesch.com/
Specializes in worldwide currency payments and related services.
Shop Rate - http://www.shoprate.com
Offers financial institution deposit comparison reports on a weekly basis.
Tempus Consulting - http://www.tempusconsulting.com/
Providers of foreign exchange and risk management services.
MemoCard - http://www.pinreminder.com/
Provides a tool for remembering PIN codes.
Computers
Habbo - http://www.habbohotel.com/
Online community for teens and roleplaying. [Shockwave required]
Whyville - http://www.whyville.net/
A virtual 3-D world for curious minds where you can own land, build your own house, play simulation games, win prizes, chat, and help the community grow.
Buzznet - http://www.buzznet.com/
Users can create communities and share blogs and photographs.
Talk City - http://www.talkcity.com/
Participate in discussions about relationships, hobbies, business, technology, health and other topics. Socialize with friends, or start your own chat group.
The Spoke - http://www.thespoke.net/
Microsoft's digital lifestyle club for students from around the world, with message boards, hubs, blogs and 10 MB of upload space for members.
Chaos Software Group, Inc. - http://www.chaossoftware.com/
Develops applications for Windows, including a contact management program Time and Chaos, Express Plus email client software, legal billing, and digital camera software named Splats HTML to make online photo albums for web sites.
Software602, Inc. - http://www.software602.com/
Products encompasses a PDF conversion, e-mail server with anti-virus, and a PC Suite that is an alternative to Microsoft Office. Software descriptions, screenshots, FAQs, download, and contact details.
Lincoln Beach Software - http://www.lincolnbeach.com/
Internet related software for creating website graphics and other organizational tools. Online evaluation copies of all software available.
Iolo Technologies - http://www.iolo.com/
Internet and productivity software developers of Macro Magic a Windows Accelerator, System Mechanic to keep your PC running smooth and error free, and Download Assistant programs. [Win 95/98/Me/NT4/2000]
Briggs Softworks - http://www.briggsoft.com/
A variety of Windows software programs including games, utilities, and graphics applications.
Games
Open Site: Video Games - http://open-site.org/Games/Video_Games/
A volunteer-run encyclopedia categorized by genre. Includes information, review overviews, hints, release dates, and artwork.
PBS - The Video Game Revolution - http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/
Companion site to the PBS program, "The Video Game Revolution." Examines the evolution and history of the video game industry, from the 1950s through today, the impact of video games on society and culture, and the future of electronic gaming.
Computer and Video Games Survey - http://www.video-games-survey.com/
Annual quantitative survey to describe gamers hardware, software and connectivity set-ups.
Genre and the Video Game - http://www.robinlionheart.com/gamedev/genres.xhtml
An analysis of genre categorization as applied to video games in contrast with books and film, with definitions and examples.
Game Config.co.uk - http://www.gameconfig.co.uk/
TCP and UDP port settings for popular online games for Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
Wikipedia Chess - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
Encyclopedia entry provides hyperlinked information about history, playment, literature, computer games.
ChessGames.com - http://www.chessgames.com/
Online PGN chess game database with java viewers, and chat forums.
Chess Corner - http://www.chesscorner.com/
Includes quotes, rules, tactics, chat, and Internet play.
Chessdom - http://www.chessdom.com
A chess site featuring tournaments, games and history as well as many fun stories about chess.
Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/
Provides major support for scientists conducting research aimed at developing better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent the many infectious, immunologic and allergic diseases.
Research and Training in Tropical Diseases - http://www.who.int/tdr/
Co-sponsored by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO). It helps co-ordinate global efforts to combat infectious diseases of the poor and disadvantaged.
ProMED-mail - http://www.promedmail.org/
A global electronic reporting system for outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and toxins.
MSNBC: Infectious Diseases News - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3034551/
Headline news, feature articles, newsletter, and health libraries.
The Bad Bug Book - http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html
This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. Each chapter focuses on either one bacteria, virus, parasite, or natural toxin, providing basic facts.
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infectious_disease
Offers detailed information about infectious disease including classifications, transmission, diagnosing and therapies, immunity, mortality from, and a history.
Center for Infectious Disease Research And Policy (CIDRAP) - http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/
Provides advice, information, and analysis on the prevention, control, and treatment of infectious diseases and in public health preparedness in such areas as bioterrorism and food safety.
Infectious Diseases Society of America - http://www.idsociety.org/
Includes information about the IDSA, a career center, newsroom, practice guidelines, and journals and publications.
Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases - http://www.pkids.org/
PKIDs Online educates the public about infectious diseases and disease prevention, supports families whose children have chronic, viral infectious diseases, and works to eliminate the social stigma borne by the infected.
Revolution Health: Parenting - http://www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/parenting/
Provides articles, forums, medical advice, and consumer reviews.
ParentDish - http://www.parentdish.com/
Provides information and advice for pregnant mothers, new parents and parents of teens.
The Love and Logic Institute, Inc. - http://www.loveandlogic.com/
Provides tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. Articles, video and audio clips, seminar information, and press about the program.
AOL Coaches - Kids and Family - http://coaches.aol.com/kids-and-family
Offers expert kids and family advice and tips.
The Trixie Update - http://www.trixieupdate.com/
First-time parents explore and document the care and development of a human baby.
AOL Food - http://food.aol.com/
Recipes, menus and entertaining ideas.
iVillage.com - Cooking - http://home.ivillage.com/cooking/topics/0,,4thn,00.html
Offers recipes, a menu maker, recipe finder, articles on topics such as healthy eating and entertaining, collection of quick recipes, and message boards.
Betty Crocker - http://www.bettycrocker.com/
Meal planning, award winning recipes, menu suggestions and special occasion tips.
The World's Healthiest Foods - http://www.whfoods.com
Database of healthy ingredients with nutritional information, cooking articles, recipes, and cooking methods.
Kids and Teens
Brain POP - http://www.brainpop.com/
Learn about your body, space, science and health. Have your homework questions answered with a movie, ask for advice, or just browse and learn. Some free sections but full access requires a paid subscription.
ABC Learn Online - http://www.abc.net.au/learn/
ABC's Education gateway for children and youth.
KOL Homework Help - http://kids.aol.com/KOL/1/HomeworkHelp
Elementary school students can search through educational sites for reference materials, tutorials, homework help, and games.
Education Place - http://www.eduplace.com/kids/
Free games, activities, and resources for students studying math, reading, social studies and science.
Enchanted Learning - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
Site for K-3rd grade students includes both online and printable activities for all subject areas.
ABC Teach - http://www.abcteach.com/
Includes dozens of free printable activities, research and report help, project and writing ideas, and diorama themes to print.
MidLink Magazine - http://ncsu.edu/midlink/
Bi-monthly online magazine created for middle and high school students around the world. Contains details of proposed and completed class projects.
Classroom Clipart - http://classroomclipart.com/
Provides educational clipart to be used on projects and reports. Clipart categories include countries, dinosaurs, animals, space, and weather.
KidZone - http://www.kidzone.ws/
Includes animal facts, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, language arts, magic tricks, math, planets, preschool writing skills, and science experiments.
MrNussBaum.com - http://www.mrnussbaum.com/
Offers lots of games on topics such as math, language, science, and social studies.
News
Center for History and New Media - http://chnm.gmu.edu/
Research center at George Mason University focused on combining scholarship and cutting edge multimedia to promote an inclusive and democratic understanding of the past. Includes information on tools, projects and media history resources.
The Media Channel - http://www.mediachannel.org
Daily news, features, commentary and resources about U.S. and international media.
Media Alliance - http://www.media-alliance.org/
Resource center for media workers, political activists and community organizations. Promotes diverse, accountable and ethical media. Includes Media File online magazine of analysis and commentary.
The Media History Project - http://www.mediahistory.umn.edu/
Uses a timeline, graphics, and short articles to follow the history of mediated communication.
Ketupa.net - http://www.ketupa.net/
Provides historical, economic and regulatory analysis of major media groups. Issues covered include convergence, concentration, censorship and copyright. The site features annotated bibliographies, histories, timelines and details of corporate holdings.
Online/More Colour in the Media - http://www.olmcm.org/
Employment, education and broadcasting projects and links on media and minorities.
Yahoo! News Full Coverage: Media Issues - http://news.yahoo.com/fc/World/Media_Watch
News, features and opinion about current media and journalism topics. Includes audio, video, news sources and related web sites.
Partners for Media in Africa - http://www.gret.org/parma/uk2/
The ParMA network was created in 1996 in order to facilitate the exchange of information and experience between donors who support African media.
MediaMatters - http://www.thirteen.org/mediamatters/
PBS: Stories Behind the News
Recreation
Yahoo! Pets - http://pets.yahoo.com/
Find a pet, watch pet videos or browse through dog and cat photos, and learn more about dog and cat health, nutrition, behavior and training information.
Animal Hubbub - http://www.animalhubbub.com/
Your source for pet info about dogs, cats, horses, pet pictures, and pet news.
AOL Pets - http://pets.aol.com
Connect with pet lovers and find cute pet photos, video, info and advice about all kinds of pets, from dogs and cats to hamsters and horses.
ASPCA Animaland - http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kids_home
Games, cartoons, polls, stories, and pet care guides for kids.
Pet of the Day - http://www.petoftheday.com/
Features a new pet story and photo each day. Pet owners may also nominate their pet for consideration.
My Classic Car - http://www.myclassiccar.com/
Resources, entertainment and information. [Flash required]
Reference
The Biography Channel - http://www.biography.com
Features 25,000 very brief biographical notes.
Biographical Dictionary - http://s9.com/
More than 25,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world.
Time 100 - http://www.time.com/time/2006/time100/
Profiles the 100 most influential people of the 20th century (as selected by TIME Magazine) in five fields of endeavor.
Biography Center - http://www.biography-center.com/
Multi-lingual biographical directory.
World Biographical Index - K. G. Saur Publishing - http://www.saur-wbi.de/
Free access to a large biographical database containing over 2 million references to persons. Search by name (or part of name) in combination with occupation, year of birth or death, year cited, and biographical archive.
Museum of American Financial History - http://www.financialhistory.org/
An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is the only independent museum dedicated to capitalism, entrepreneurship and free enterprise.
Greenland National Museum and Archives - http://www.natmus.gl
The central institution for research and documentation of the cultural history of Greenland. Mandate, collections, exhibitions, archival work and family history.
Karpeles Manuscript Library - http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/
This is a Museum holding the largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents in the world. Locations in Buffalo, Charleston, Duluth, Jacksonville, Newburgh, Santa Barbara, Tacoma .
National Museum in Accra, Ghana - http://www.geocities.com/gmmbacc/
The largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
National Museum of the Republic of Maldives - http://www.geocities.com/bnaseem/welcome.htm
Preserves the history and culture of the country. Exhibits include both pre-Islamic and Islamic artifacts from the Maldives.
Regional
BBC Country Profiles - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
Provides guide to history, politics and economic background of numerous countries. Also includes audio and video clips from the BBC archives.
CIA World Factbook - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
U.S. government profiles of countries and territories around the world. Information on geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, military, and transnational issues.
Munisource - http://www.munisource.org/
A world-wide directory of municipal, town and city web sites, and resource for elected and municipal officials. Includes chat and a forum. Tenders, policies, bylaws and job postings can be listed here.
NationMaster.com - http://www.nationmaster.com/
Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation.
Island Directory - http://islands.unep.ch/isldir.htm
Basic environmental and geographic information on the significant islands of the world.
City Population - http://www.citypopulation.de/
Statistical tables and maps for the principal cities and agglomerations of the world.
National Geographic: Travel & Cultures - http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/
Includes photos, maps, videos, flags and facts, all indexed by continent and country.
Nations Online - http://www.nationsonline.org/
A comprehensive portal to sites in various countries throughout the world.
World Information - http://www.worldinformation.com
Key facts, indicators, country profiles, news, weather, currencies and comments on every country and territory.
Eldis Country and Region Profiles - http://www.eldis.org/country/
Search for information on economic, political and environmental issues in countries throughout the world.
GlobalTower.com - http://globaltower.com/
Links to news, business, and travel information, for western hemisphere countries.
Webteka - http://www.webteka.com/
Directory of countries with flags, basic information and links to country directories and government sites.
Science
NASA Skywatch Sightings Calculator - http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/
A Java applet that will calculate when spacecraft will be visible in the night sky over the viewer's own location.
European Space Industry Directory - http://www.esidirectory.org
ESID is an ESA database of more than 400 space companies and 1000 products.
Johns Hopkins University - http://sd-www.jhuapl.edu/
Developer of a range of spacecraft and scientific payloads providing project overviews, scientific and engineering articles.
Space Projects and Info - http://www.aerospaceguide.net/
Offers a collection of popularized material on space projects and astronomy. Includes forums and merchandising.
PhysOrg.com - http://www.physorg.com/
Physics news, semiconductor technology news, space news and a scientific forum.
Physics Central - http://www.physicscentral.com
Find out how physics is part of your world. We answer your questions on how things work and keep you informed with daily updates on physics in the news. We describe the latest research and the people who are doing it and show you physics in action.
The Physical World - http://www.newscientist.com/lastword.ns
Answers to simple physics questions, from New Scientist.
Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove of Physics - http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/
Online encyclopedia of physics terms and formulas. Full searchable, and also browsable alphabetically and by topic. Part of Eric's Treasure Troves of Science.
Yahoo! Tech - http://tech.yahoo.com
A guide to gadgets and electronics with product reviews, ratings, photos, prices, comparisons, how-to's and advice, and tech shows.
CNET Help - http://reviews.cnet.com/4002-7600_7-5082864.html
Includes forums on operating systems, software, hardware, general help, digital media and design, electronics and Internet services.
Gizmodo - http://www.gizmodo.com/index.xml
An online review dedicated to gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics.
Bluefly, Inc. - http://www.bluefly.com/
Providing apparel for men and women, as well as handbags, shoes and accessories. Features a variety of name brand designers.
Net-a-porter.com - http://www.net-a-porter.com/
Retail and online sales of cutting edge designer clothing and accessories.
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. - http://www.kennethcole.com/
Featuring apparel, shoes, footwear and accessories for men and women. Includes the designer's history, as well as a store locator.
Brooks Brothers - http://www.brooksbrothers.com/
Men's and women's clothing.
Karan, Donna - DKNY - http://www.dkny.com
Men's and women's clothing and accessories. Features store locator and company information.
Society
Belief System Selector - http://www.selectsmart.com/RELIGION/
Online questionnaire that rates religions by their compatibility with your beliefs.
World Religions and 101 Cults - http://www.religion-cults.com/
Contains descriptions and personal commentary of religions, cults, sects, denominations, the occult, Freemasonry, and the New Age.
Center for Defense Information (CDI) - http://www.cdi.org/
Independent military research organization. Many research topics including nuclear weapons and proliferation. Nuclear weapons database.
Royal United Services Institute - http://www.rusi.org/
Studies geopolitics, strategy, operational matters, the causes, prevention and resolution of regional conflicts, the balancing of resources and commitments, defence technology and procurement.
British American Security Information Council (BASIC) - http://www.basicint.org/
Independent research organization that analyzes international security issues. Analysis and updates on all key international nuclear related events.
Jane's International Defense Review - http://idr.janes.com/
Publication offering authoritative and encyclopedic analysis of weapons, systems, and defence technology.
Beyond the Fire - http://www.itvs.org/beyondthefire/
Introduces the real-life stories of 15 teenagers, now living in the U.S., who have survived war in seven war zones.
Correlates of War (COW) Project - http://www.umich.edu/~cowproj/
Ongoing effort at the University of Michigan to study the conditions associated with the outbreak of war, as well as with the conditions surrounding militarized disputes. With history, bibliography, and links.
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments - http://www.csbaonline.org
An independent policy research institute providing news and publications on military strategy, defense budgets and programs, weapon systems and critical technologies, personnel issues, force readiness, future warfare, and defense industries. Links to related materials.
Sports
NCAAFootball.net - http://www.ncaafootball.com/
Official home of NCAA Football.
International Rugby Board (IRB) - http://www.irb.com/
With its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, the IRB is the World Governing and Law-making body for the Game of Rugby Union.
FIRA-A.E.R - http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com
The official web site of the FIRA-Association Europeenne de Rugby European Rugby Union, with the latest news, information, results, and events.
North America West Indies Rugby Association (NAWIRA) - http://www.nawira.com/
Official regional association of FIRA provides news and information on rugby in the North America and West Indies region, including Mexico. Includes member unions, calendar of events, officials, development and online shop.
The Arabian Gulf Rugby Football Union - http://www.agrfu.com/
Official governing body for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, with associate members in Cairo, Beirut and Jordan. Includes news, profile, history, developmental initiatives and referees.
Opportunity Rugby - http://www.opportunityrugby.com
Interactive rugby agency in the UK. Offers information on services provided, message board, testimonials, and news and events.
International Cricket Council (ICC) - http://icc-cricket.yahoo.com/
The official site of cricket's world governing body. Includes ICC members, rules and regulations, press releases and development programmes.
Lord's - http://www.lords.org/
ICC and ECB home of cricket at Marylebone Cricket Club, founded in 1787. Includes news, virtual tour of the Long Room, history and official laws of cricket, online shopping and ticket sales.
European Cricket Council - http://www.cricketeurope.net/ECC/
Official site offers news plus information about tournaments, coaching, umpiring, Young Cricketers and resources.
International Olympic Committee - http://www.olympic.org/
[Official site] A variety of information involving the candidate and host cities, events, IOC policies, international sports federations, national Olympic committees, and Olympic museum. [Site in French and English]
Wikipedia: Olympic Games - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympics
Encyclopedia article with history and current events.
World Anti-Doping Agency - http://www.wada-ama.org/
Promotes, coordinates, and monitors at the international level the fight against doping in sports in all its forms.
