(1) John Dickinson, Editor in Chief

Car Selections (AOL, keyword: CARS)

For car nuts, the simplest place to start online is this site,where you'll find electronic versions ofCar and Driverand Road & Track magazines. I got enough informationfromCar and Driver's reviews to help me buy two carsthis year.

(2) Chris Shipley, Editor

The Motley Fool (AOL, keyword: MOTLEY)

The investment advice you get from the Gardner brothers, who runthis forum, and the savvy folks who frequent the site can havea very nice impact on your bottom line. The Fool's portfolioconsistently beats the Dow, and its theory of investing giveseven new investors solid ground to stand on.

(3) Sherry Huss, Director of Electronic Publishing

Cool Site of the Day

My all-time favorite online destination provides dailyupdates of cool new sites on the Web. It's my first stopon any Web excursion. It also contains a quick-reference guideto past Cool Sites, a Cool Site of the Day FAQ, and a downloadableanimation.

(4) Beth Cataldo, Managing Editor

Cyber Film School

Although not very graphical, articles like "The Beauty ofNarrow Lighting" keep me thinking about making a movie. Besidesproviding instruction about every aspect of film production, CyberFilm School has links to all the film festivals and Hollywoodhead shots that I'll need to sell and cast my nextindie project.

(5) Alice Hill, Senior Features Editor

Strawberry Pop-Tart Blow-Torches.

After a year of Just Do It projects, I appreciate the step-by-stepscientific methodology used in the Strawberry Pop-Tart Blow-Torchessite. See why Pop Tarts left in the toaster too long make excellentincendiary devices capable of shooting flames a few feet in theair.

(6) Sean Kelly, Senior Buzz Editor

Dive Destinations.em

Once you've gone scuba diving, even hearing about it canbe a thrill. That's why my heart starts pumping when I lookat this electronic diving magazine that includes reviews of theworld's best dive sites, inspiring photos, and fun divinganecdotes.

(7) Michael Penwarden, Senior Reviews Editor

Reuters Money Network
[Reality Inc: (800) 521-2475, (610) 277-7600for interface software and connection information]

Thanks to Reuters Money Network, I'm no longer overwhelmedby investment information--instead I spend time making informeddecisions. This online service poses questions aboutmy investment decisions and what my investment objectives are,sorts through the tons of financial data and news available everyday, delivers a customized investment newspaper, and updates myQuicken portfolio automatically.

(8) V. Long, Associate Technical Editor

Hank Leukart's Homepage

Hank has been a cyberpal of mine ever since the days when I spentlarge chunks of time on channel #doom on the IRC (Internet RelayChat). I visit this site to get the latest news and rumors aboutthe exploding PC shareware game industry.

(9) Donna Meyerson, Staff Reviews Editor

The Electronic Gourmet Guide

This one stop gives you a wide range of interesting cooking information,including new recipes (fabulous Greek salad); the history of cooking the first known cookbook was authored in A.D. 25); and interestingfacts (how olive oil is processed and what makes extra virginso special).

(10) Patty Ames, Staff Features Editor

QuickTime VR

Here you can download a QuickTime VR (virtual reality) Player.Once you do that, click on the samples link to download and viewa virtual eden, a virtual hotel, virtual landscapes, and otherscenes. The player is free for Mac users, and $14.95 for Windowsusers.

(11) Becca Freed, Copy Chief

Feed

When I visit the World Wide Web I'm usually in quick-browsemode, but the Web zine Feed is like browsing in a good bookstore.I can plunk down and carefully read all the essays and ponderthe questions raised by Feed's thoughtful writers.

(12) JoAnne Springer, Assistant Buzz Editor

The English Server at Carnegie Mellon University

It might look like an old-fashioned DOS-style list, but to meit's the beauty of philosophy and poetry, all at the tapof the mouse. I can find anything from Maya Angelou's inauguralpoem to Plato's Republic.

(13) Beth Pielert, Associate Online Editor

Strange Interactions

I love this display of artist John Jacobsen's works in progressof because it gives me insight into his inspirations. It'salso a good example of an artist taking advantage of the Web toget greater visibility.

(14) Reva Basch, Contributing Editor

Private Conferences on The WELL
[The WELL: (415) 332-4335,info@well.com, or http://www.well.com]

It's the relationship quotient that makes an online hangoutspecial for me. I like to spend time in a couple of tiny privateconferences where friends just hang out together, make good conversationand bad puns, and generally share their lives with each other.

(15) Gregg Keizer, Contributing Editor

Netscape

Netscape Navigator--the premier Web browser in my book--changesall the time, but this page stays near the top of my hot list.Beta versions of all kinds of software are regularly postedon several FTP sites accessible from here.

(16) Bill O'Brien, Contributing Editor

F-body Home Pageand Digest

F-bodies, as any testosteronic human is aware, are General Motors'first through fourth generations of Chevrolet Camaros and PontiacFirebird/Trans Ams, which explains why I like this site.

(17) Andy Fischer, Contributor

Who's Who on the Internet

An automatically updated (uh, occasionally), complete (well, semicomplete),and searchable (er, sometimes) compilation of personal home pageson the Web. No commercial sites allowed.

(18) Shane Mooney, Contributor

Happy Puppy Software's Games Onramp

Being an avid gamer, this is the site I check out for all thelatest frequently asked questions (FAQs), patches, and cheatsfor my favorite games. I can also download demos and slide showsof the newest commercial releases, as well as the hottest in sharewaretitles.

(19) Alfred Poor, Freelance Writer

AVSIG+ Forum (CompuServe: GO AVSIG)

AVSIG (Aviation Special Interest Group) is the online airportwhere pilots of all types hang out and talk about flying. Rubelectronic elbows with pilots from major commercial airlines,nationally known aviation columnists, FAA administrators, pilotswho fly for fun, and ground-bound wannabe pilots.

(20) Mitzi Waltz, Freelance Writer

Spunk Press Home Page

I've been involved with this online archiving project forabout a year. The international Spunk crew works to put anarchistand antiauthoritarian texts online in a variety of languages usinga mailing list, a file transfer protocol (FTP) site, and extensiveWeb pages.

Of course, our favorite site is Computer Life Online. Stop byour page to see what the Buzz is and check out new Reviews. Alsoread our cover feature and get the lowdown on do-it-yourself projects.It's like the magazine, but online. The America Online siteoffers even more: chats with writers, auditorium events, and amessage board. See you there.

• News and More News
• Computers
• Reference
• On-Ramps
• Community
• Science and Nature
• Have Web Info, Will Travel
• Time Out
• Get Your Yucks Online
• Special Interests
• Culture (Pop and Classic)
• Do You Have the Time?

News and More News

Our ace reporters give you the scoopon which news sites tell all and where to go for journalisticguidance.

(22) Global Internet News Agency

Use the hotlinks to get to areas of special interest. I checkthe computer industry news first, but for even more informationabout computers, go to the main menu, which includes daily news,technology news, and corporate profiles. --J. D.

(23) News Link

Why be satisfied with one or two newspapers when you can haveaccess to more than 400 of them, not to mention about 350 radioand television stations and 450 magazines? Newslink connects youto loads of Web news and journalism sites. --J. D.

(24) PCWeek Online

The best independent computer news reporting can be found at PCWeekOnline, where you can read Charlie Cooper's scintillatingcommentary in Coop's Corner, and Rumor Central with SpencerF. Katt. --J. D.

(25) Newsstand (AOL, main menu)

Because I'm an information junkie, I head for the Newsstandon AOL. Starting with a shot of daily information from the NewYork Times, I move on to Smithsonian, Car and Driver,and the Congressional Quarterly. And no one tells me tostop loitering and move on. --B. C.

(26) Mercury Center Newshound (San Jose Mercury News)

Why go surfing when the waves will come to you? Dispatch youragents to search the wires and forward just the news you wantvia e-mail ($4.95 per month). --A. F.

(27) Pathfinder

This site links me to Time-Warner magazines such as Time,People , and Entertainment Weekly. I get daily non–computingnews and celebrity gossip as well as reviews of the latest movies,TV shows, and books. --S. M.

(28) Columbia Journalism Review

This site is an extension of the bimonthly publication by ColumbiaUniversity's Graduate School of Journalism. A new additionto the Web site is a section devoted to the 1995 Pulitzer Prizewinners that includes excerpts of the winning works and briefbiographies of the talented journalists. --D. M.

(29) Freedom of Expression Links

Being a journalist, I'm naturally an advocate of free speech.This site gives me the lowdown on everything from books that havebeen censored over the centuries to First Amendment rights organizations.--J. S.

Computers

The Computer Life staff lovescomputers, so it's only natural that we hang out in computer-relatedareas like these:

(30) Computer Library Online (CompuServe GO COMPLIB)

The fastest way to check for trends, products, and technical informationabout computers is at CompuServe's Computer Library Online,which gives you searchable full-text copies of articles from hundredsof computer publications. It's like having your own computerexpert a phone call away. You'l pay for this service: 25cents per minute to connect, and $2.50 to view or download full-textarticles. --A. H.

(31) Graphics Forum (CompuServe GO GRAPHICS)

The best part of computing has to be graphics, and CompuServe'sgraphics forum has everything I need. From the latest Windows95 drivers for my graphics accelerator to more than 1,800 imagesselected from the famed Bettmann Archive collection, anythingand everything graphical is packed into this wonderful forum.--A. H.

(32) ZiffNet (CompuServe GO ZIFFNET)

ZiffNet on CompuServe offers instant access to the entire familyof Ziff-Davis magazines, including Computer Life. I liketalking to readers to get instant feedback, as well as chattingwith other ZD editors. Where else can you get free advice on yourIBM XT, catch up on back issues, and download weird screen savers?--A. H.

(33) IBM OS/2 Forum (CompuServe GO IBMOS2)

The year '95 may not mean Microsoft Windows to everyone,and the IBM OS/2 forum on CompuServe is a great reminder thatthere are alternative operating systems out there. Part refuge,part moblike cult (don't ever get Team OS/2 after you), thisarea is worth a cautious peek. --A. H.

(34) ZD Net

For all the current computer news and gossip, I make a point ofchecking in here at least once a day. Not only do I get articlesfrom all the ZD publications, from PC Magazine to ComputerGaming World, I also get features found only online. --S.M.

(35) Executives Online (CompuServe GO EXEC)

When I want the scoop on new Windows software and PC hardware,I head to ZiffNet's Executives Online forum on CompuServe.My fave? Scot Finnie's Gearhead column. --G. K.

(36) c|net

c|net is an excellent source of information on computers, multimedia,and online services. You must register to gain access to the service,but as a registered user, you'll be e-mailed a copy of c|net'sDigital Dispatch biweekly. --S. H.

(37) Black Box On-Line Catalog

Black Box Corporation makes excellent computer communicationsproducts. Its Web site lists items in the company catalog andexplains many basic terms and concepts. If you've got questionsabout 10Base-T network cabling or how to hook up SCSI devices,you'll find the answers here. --A. P.

(38) Computer Gaming World

This is the place for sneak previews, walk-throughs, hints, andplenty of cool screen shots. Plus, you can download the latestpatches and shareware from the archives. --V. L.

(39) Flight Simulation Forum (CompuServe: GO FSFORUM)

If you're serious about computer-based flight, whether you'reinterested in historic and space combat sims or Microsoft FlightSimulator, you'll find more help and add-ons here than anywhereelse. Among other things, this forum has attracted hackers whooffer utilities for modifying Microsoft Flight Simulator sceneryand aircraft. --A. P.

Reference

Unlike reference materials on a libraryshelf, these online resources don't grow old--their valuelies in their timeliness and accessibility.

(40) The U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library U.S.Code

It's the law, and it's searchable. It's also anexperimental site, so you are encouraged to verify your resultsagainst the printed U.S. Code. Enter your search terms, hit search,and witness the abundance of U.S. law. --A. F.

(41) Bible Gateway

Choose the version of the Bible and the language you prefer, thensearch by passage or word. A must for Bibliologists. --A.F.

(42) AT&T Toll-Free 800 Directory

If you're feeling lonely, here are thousands of people (well,companies, actually) that you can call and talk to free. Searchthe contents of this online Yellow Pages by company name, or browsethe product category listing. --A. F.

(43) Federal Express

Instead of hanging on hold waiting for an operator to tell youwhere your missing package wound up, just enter your package trackingnumber and find out instantly on which loading dock, airplane,truck, or--most likely--doorstep or desk your packagelies. --C. S.

(44) LAWLinks

Got a legal itch and no money to hire a lawyer to scratch it foryou? Once again, it's "better living through technology."Point your mouse toward LAWLinks to access extensive databasesof legal archives and source documents, do research, or browsethe vast legal resources of the Internet. --S. F.

On-ramps

Not sure where to go? These startingplaces will send you on your way.

(45) WELL-chosen Sites

For a creative jump start, WELL dwellers have picked out someof the more interesting sites on the WELL's server and providedhotlinks to these spots. Among the highlights are TeleCircus SanFrancisco, which has Web pages for several of the city'snew-media artists, and a fanzine dedicated to Proust called ProustSaid That. --B. C.

(46) Webaholics

This site is dedicated to everyone who spends a significant amountof time on the Web (like me). I use it as a starting point forfinding links to all sorts of other interesting Web sites. RichBarrett keeps his list of Top 50 Links perpetually updated andthoughtfully archives previous picks in his list of LegendaryLinks. --V. L.

(47) Yahoo!

Where do you go when you don't know where to find what youwant on the Web? Yahoo! It's also a great place if you don'tknow what you're looking for. Click on the Cool button andbrowse the COOL links for some truly unusual and interesting nooksand crannies of the Web. --A. P.

(48) The Omnivore

Check out this collection of the best links to instant, worldwidenews from just about any perspective. But first you'll haveto get used to the site's horrible interface. --M.W.

(49) CompuServe's Web Home Page

The CompuServe $1,000,000 Internet Hunt is groovy. Click on thehunt at CompuServe's Web base, and you're taken to avariety of Web pages to find answers to the contest's questions.Prizes are awarded every week, and in November lucky winners willgo to Las Vegas for the big spin. --S. F.

Community

How online life compares to a real communityis subject to hot debate, but there's no doubt it'sout there. Try it for yourself and see what you think.

(50) Carnivorous Plant Listserv (cp@opus.hpl.hp.com.)

In this newsgroup people from as far away as Mannheim, Germany,exchange advice, anecdotes, and horror stories about carnivorousplants. I learned how to save my dying Venus flytrap and get mypitcher plant back on track. A must for folks trying to improvetheir green thumbs. --B. C.

(51) Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

If IRC is available to you (through an Internet provider suchas Netcom), you'll find plenty of people to chat with inreal time about your interests. Of the many different channelsI've frequented, channel #cheers is the friendliest to bothnewcomers and regulars alike. --V. L.

(52) The Berkeley Conference
[The WELL: (415) 332-4335,info@well.com, or http://www.well.com]

This conference has such a strong sense of place, it reallygives you the flavor of what it's like to live in the strangeand wondrous city of Berkeley, complete with its controversiesand colorful characters of all descriptions. --R. B.

(53) WOW (Women on the WELL) Conference
[The WELL: (415)332-4335, info@well.com, or http://www.well.com]

WOW is frequented by some remarkable people I never would havemet any other way, and it's an extraordinarily warm and supportivecommunity. --R. B.

(54) 223 Freedom and Mutual Aid Center

This page keeps me up-to-date on news and events at 223, a collectivebookstore and community center where I work one day a week. Thanksto the Web page and a mailing list, I can avoid long, boring meetings.--B. P.

Science and Nature

Learning never stops, and being onlinemakes it easy to educate yourself and keep up with your interests.One of the most popular sites among CL editors was theDiscovery Channel Online, and we discovered a common interestin frogs.

(55) Discovery Channel Online

Discovery launches new features daily on exploration, science,history, nature, and people. Its stories are as comprehensiveand satisfying as those on its cable-TV sister, thanks to liberaluse of videos, photos, and sound. The site also boasts gobs ofhandy tools and an extremely slick design. --D. M. andS. K.

(56) Dr. Duey Neadum's Experiments With Fun

Finally, I've found a home page that's dedicated toeducating kids, and even me. For kids at heart, interesting hypotheticalpuzzles abound at this site. --B. P.

(57) Virtual Frog Dissection Kit

I never minded dissection, and this Lawrence Berkeley NationalLaboratory site is better than high-school biology ever was. Morelike a colorful and interactive puzzle, it's the ultimateinside scoop on frogs. --B. P.

(58) The Froggy Page

The imminent extinction of frogs draws me to these versatile amphibiouscreatures, and what better way to reach them than through theWeb? The Froggy Page provides me with endless pictures so I cancroak away in froggy heaven. --J. S.

Have Web Info, Will Travel

Not only is information about destinations available, but youcan also plan an entire trip online (See "Be Your Own TravelAgent," October).

(59) The Resort

Make plans to visit The Resort, a self-proclaimed "Geek House"located in the Santa Cruz mountains. While visiting, be sure topose a question to the Magic 8-Ball. (Remember those large, black,plastic 8 balls with fortunes that would float to the top?They're back in an electronic version.) --S.H.

(60) Travelers Corner (AOL, keyword: TRAVELERS CORNER)

This is the place to find suggestions for exotic destinationsas well as travel deals. When I need a bit of humor, I go to theTop 10 Picks, where onliners send their travel stories. Top TenFlights to Hell reminds me that sometimes I'm betteroff at home. --B. C.

(61) Outside Online

Whether I'm planning a trip to the great outdoors or justlooking for ideas for my next sport or adventure, Outside On-Lineis a great place to start. It's filled with everything fromtips on gear to weather reports and maps. --M. P.

(62) Outdoor Adventure Online (AOL, keyword: OUTDOOR)

Like lots of people, I like to dream about exotic vacations, butusually only get as far as the armchair. This site's touringinformation makes the hiking trip in Peru that's been lodgedin the back of my mind for five years seem much more feasible.Now will someone give me a hand out of this La-Z-Boy? --P.A.

(63) The Amsterdam Channel

The Amsterdam Channel home page offers an outstanding virtualtour of the Dutch city. Traveling by tram and taxi, I like tovisit the famous Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum, frequent trendy shopsand restaurants, and end with an obligatory cruise through thesleazy red-light district. --Alexei Oreskovic, Intern

(64) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's Web site is a great resource for cybertravelersas well as for people planning a real trip. Click on any countryon a map of the world and get instant travel information, plusbeautiful, quick-to-download photos. --A. O.

(65) Global Network Navigator Travelers' Center

Here you'll find a thorough and well-organized resource forlocating everything from the Round-the-World-Travel Guide to alink to Russian youth hostels. There are also connections to onlinetravel magazines, books, and travel stories. --MarleneGoldman, Freelance Writer

(66) The World Factbook 1995

If you're entering foreign soil, stop at this archive first.Not all places are covered, but there are detailed fact sheetsabout many countries and regions. --M. G.

Time Out

Considering that our staff submittedseveral votes for the SportsZone, it's clear that we havemore than computers on our minds.

(67) SportsZone

Baseball games may have seats to spare this year, but I'veput my butt in the chair at ESPNet SportZone's Major LeagueBaseball section almost every day. From columns and stats to schedulesand slated starting pitchers, this Web page is invaluable to baseballnuts. --G. K.

(68) The Bicycle Network (AOL, keyword: BIKENET)

Cycling is the one thing I do almost every weekend. To fill outmy weekend ride calendar I sometimes go to BikeNet's CenturyChallenge Rides to see if any organized rides are happening inthe Bay Area, and I like to hang out at the women's chaton Tuesday nights. --P. A.

(69) The Sailing Forum (CompuServe GO SAILING)

These days, life's too busy for me to go sailing as oftenas I'd like. Thanks to CompuServe's sailing forum, however,I can GO SAILING any time I'm logged on. I live vicariouslythrough the adventures of other sailors and get advice on everythingfrom racing strategies to tips on finding secluded moorings inthe Virgin Islands. --M. P.

(70) Balance

From exercise to diet and nutrition to dealing with stress, Balancemagazine is a great source of information on how to live a healthierlife. Readers' e-mailed questions are answered by the pros.--M. P.

(71) Roda Capoeira

The martial art capoeira blends art, discipline, fun, and a senseof community. This Web page does the same, addressing the philosophyand history of the art and including music, photos of the mastersin action, a glossary of terms, and links to related sites. --MickKhavari, CD-ROM Art Director

Get Your Yucks Online

Several of our good-humored writers and editors gave an especiallyapproving chuckle to these humor newsgroup sites.

(72) rec.humor.funny

Newsgroups usually leave me wishing for a real conversation, butthis moderated (prescreened) group is a riot. Its jokes, "true"stories, and anecdotes are as funny as most stand-up acts. --G.K.

(73) The Mother of All Humor Archives

Need to put a smile on someone's face--maybe even yourown? Take a look at this humongous collection of humor. And whileyou're here, check out the links to many humorous Web pages.--V. L.

(74) Wrecked Humor Collection

This is the source for every kind of joke you could possibly want,and plenty you wouldn't. Lawyer jokes, lightbulb jokes. Onlybummer: no rubber chicken. --Scott Fagan, Intern

(75) The Dilbert Zone

This site, packed to the gills with history of the Dilbert comicstrip, pre-Dilbert history, and trivia about creator Scott Adams,is guaranteed to lift your spirits as you waste away in your cubiclewondering how you were ever seduced by the dark forces of thecorporate establishment. --S. F.

Special Interests

Special interests among Computer Lifeeditors and writers amount to . . . cars. Of course, a few peoplehave other interests (aviation, for example). But in this group,the non-car-related sites were eclipsed by the shine on that newCamaro.

(76) rec.autos.antique

If you want to really get into classic cars, check out this site,where you'll find lots of cars and parts for sale, and willingbuyers and sellers, and people with car-related questions. --J.D.

(77) Automobile Pictures Archive

Classic-car buffs will also like the Automobile Pictures Archive,where you'll find great GIFs of great cars. Once you'vegotten warmed up on this page, keep your motor running by checkingout its miles of links. --J. D.

(78) National Firebird Club

As a car freak of sorts, one of my favorite drive-throughs isthe Firebird page. I burn a lot of bytes at this site, and wonderif that's why the cars in my garage have so little mileagebut I have to change the phone cable on my modem every three monthsor 3,000 minutes. --B. O'B.

(79) General Aviation Information

This Web site has links to dozens of other sites, including theSmithsonian's Air and Space Museum and NASA. Whether you'relooking for a photograph of a Piper Cub, a portion of the FederalAviation Regulations, or an aviation newsgroup, this is the placeto start. --A. P.

(80) Fibercrafts Forum (CompuServe: GO FIBERCRAFTS)

After looking at the computer screen all day (and sometimes longer)I like to create something with my hands when I get home. Thecrafts forum on CompuServe connects me with other crafts-mindedfolk, inspiring me to pursue bigger and better creations. --J.S.

Culture (Pop and Classic)

Lowbrow and highbrow meet online. Here'swhere:

(81) BayWeb

This is a great place for information on products related to multimedia,music, and technology. I usually check out what's happeningat George Coates Performance Works, when the next MuSIG meetingis, and what's new at Imaja Software. --S. H.

(82) Travels with Samantha

Samantha is the Macintosh PowerBook 170 that accompanied writerPhilip Greenspun on his epic road trip across North America. Withit, Greenspun captured his thoughts, experiences, and adventures,as well as his struggles with loneliness, women, and the lossof his best friend, and turned them into one of the most profound,literary, and moving sites I've discovered on the Web. --M.P.

(83) BookWeb

Bookworm that I am, I'm always looking for a book worth reading.At the BookWeb I can satisfy my cravings and get suggestions onwhat to bring to my reading group. --J. S.

(84) Addicted to Noise

This exclusively online music magazine features music news ofthe world, great interviews, and detailed reviews (with downloadablesound bytes) written by respected music journalists and specialcorrespondents such as Joey Ramone. --D. M.

(85) Internet Underground Music Archive

IUMA has ultracool graphics and lets me eavesdrop on what thekids are listening to these days without actually having to goto a smoky, crowded nightclub. Not only that, it has links toseveral music-related electronic magazines. --B. F.

(86) Urban Desires.

A hip, attitudinal e-zine. Stop by for information on what smartyoung New Yorkers eat, listen to, watch, and wear. --B.F.

(87) Geekgirl, (or e-mailspyfood@next.com.au)

My favorite online zine. Based in Australia, Geekgirl always hasexcellent articles on music, technology, and other e-zines. Italso contains interviews with women and excerpts from speechesand papers by women. --M. W.

(88) Powell's Technical Books

For book junkies only. I use this online database from one ofthe West's largest new and used bookstores to find the latesttitles, as well as books about obscure subjects. --M. W.

(89) New World Media Presents Noam Chomsky & the Web

Chomskyites will revel in this Web page. It includes an interactiveversion of the book Manufacturing Consent, the collectedarchives of Noam Chomsky, and chat rooms. Browsable catalogs fromalternative publishers will be available soon. --LaurenGuzak, CD Coordinator

(90) BluePlanet

The most comprehensive guide to music entertainment in the UnitedKingdom, BluePlanet includes reviews of all the hot dance spotsin London and the rest of the U.K. Find out who is on the risein the world of alternative music before the record companiesdo. --Laura Rohde, Intern

(91) SW Networks

This site hosts radio/online talk shows with the likes of MarioCuomo and Alan Dershowitz, plus a section called The Funhouse,which offers entertainment news, satiric commentary on currentevents, editorial pieces, and political cartoons. It's NewYork City on the Net. --L. R.

(92) Camper Van Beethoven Home Page

Want a laugh and a tune? Check out the Web page of the classicalternative band Camper Van Beethoven. With its discography, lyrics,song chords, and FAQs, there's a little something for everyone.--L. R.

(93) Muppet Songs

Lyrics to many Muppet favorites are available here. Instead ofhumming that tune, now you can belt it out. --L. G.

(94) The Atlantic Monthly (AOL, keyword: ATLANTIC).

The Atlantic's stories and message boards, especially the Flashbacks& Followups feature, help provide thoughtful analysis andhistorical perspective on white-hot social issues. --B.F.

(95) The Grateful Dead

"Dedicated to the memory of Jerry Garcia," this pageis overflowing with links to tributes to Jerry and Grateful Deadphotos, FAQs, sounds, screen savers, and chat rooms. There'ssomething here for the Deadhead in all of us. --P. A.

Do You Have the Time?

To some extent, all sites are time wasters.Extraneous information and links to other sites can sidetrackeven the most dedicated researcher. But if you're lookingto goof off, head straight for these sites.

(96) Top Ten List of Impending Dead Celebrities

"The object of this game is to predict which celebrity willbe next to join the spirit in the sky or retire to the Lava Jamboreedown below." Audience participation is encouraged. Leaveyour respect for the dead at the blinking cursor. --A.F.

(97) Mr. Edible Starchy Tuber Head Home Page

Who can resist Mr. Potato Head, even if his new name is a bithard to swallow? Despite the new moniker, the game's stillmore fun than a barrel of monkeys. --S. H.

(98) DADA Server

When life is getting a little surreal, head for the experimentalDada Server, which is no longer experimental. Nonetheless, a disclaimersays it "may still start to smoke and/or make strange whirringnoises." Just log on and type in your name and birthday .. . and look out. --S. H.

(99) Mama's Cucina

Sit up straight, mind your manners, and eat! This site is a come-onfor Ragu products, but the personality of Mama makes it feel likea little restaurant tucked away in Boston's North End. Discovergreat pasta recipes, take a virtual tour of Little Italy and maybeeven learn a little bit of the language. --C. S.

(100) Hot Hot Hot

If the heat don't kill ya, the names'll make ya laugh.At Hot Hot Hot there's no shortage of hot pepper sauces likeDave's Insanity Sauce and Hot Bitch at the Beach. You canbuy them or try them (virtually, of course), but beware: At thisWeb page there's not a drop of water to be found. --S.K.

(101) Gorilla Suits

This site is an example of the bizarre information you can findonline. I use it as a reminder that I'm not the only onewith a gorilla suit in my closet. --B. P.

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