ΓÇó The Ultimate Band List (www.american.recordings.com)ΓÇöa listing of all the band websites on the internet with their hot buttons, newsgroups, etc.
ΓÇó Ice Magazine (www.icemagazine.com)ΓÇöRecord release dates, the latest cd news, etc.
ΓÇó Firefly (www.ffly.com)ΓÇöA music recommendation site boasting over 20,000 members. Rate your favorite movies and music on a scale of one (ΓÇ£Hate It!ΓÇ¥) to seven (ΓÇ£The bestΓÇ¥). The Firefly server crunches out a picture of your tastes and compares them to those of everyone else in the system. It also points you to other artists and albums based on what people with similar preferences enjoy. Also features Rolling Stone cd reviews, and unusually active chat rooms.
ΓÇó CD Now (www.cdnow.com)ΓÇöThe best service and most timely delivery. For an extra $5.48 and your encrypted American Express number, it arrives at your door the next day.
ΓÇó The Discovery Channel On-line (www.discovery.com)ΓÇöEvery day youΓÇÖll learn something newΓÇöHistory Monday, Nature Tuesday, Science Wednesday, People Thursday, Exploration Friday, Technology Saturday, Your Story SundayΓÇöand each story is stored in a database in case you missed it. YouΓÇÖll also find videos to download, educational resources, and program schedules for DSC and the Learning Channel. A site rich with information that makes learning fun.
ΓÇó The Weather Channel On-line (www.weather.com)ΓÇöIf youΓÇÖre not a weather junkie be forewarnedΓÇöthis site will turn you into one. Use the quick weather finder to locate your state and cityΓÇÖs weather forecast, test your weather knowledge with weather trivia, and check out the various topic areas that include gardening information, allergy reports, boat and beach updates, aviation reports, teacher resources and many more.
ΓÇó Culture Zone (www.culturezone.com)ΓÇöPut on your cool shades for this searing assault on your fashion and social senses. A great site for those who have an interest in the hippest of the hip. Incredible Shockwave graphics and music await those who want to see whoΓÇÖs been picked up by the fashion police for clothing violations. Also, download B-movie and cult classic clips, view the latest cyber art and read an interview with the creator, then find out who ErasureΓÇÖs Andy Bell recommends you listen to and much more.
ΓÇó The History Channel (www.historychannel.com)ΓÇöWho was born on your birthday? What historic events occurred on July 4th besides the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Find out by inputting any day of the year. YouΓÇÖll also find a viewing guide and resources for students and teachers.
ΓÇó NASA Homepage (www.nasa.gov)ΓÇöThis is the place to go for high altitude news about the U.S. Space Program and everything related to itΓÇöthe most recent Hubble Space Telescope Images, the latest news releases, video, audio clips and still images for downloading, overviews of NASA's aeronautics research, planetary exploration, astronomy and research into the origins of life, and links to the Office of Space Flight, including the Space Shuttle and Space Station Home Pages. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride.
ΓÇó Vote Smart (www.vote-smart.org)ΓÇöWant to know what your elected officials are up to? This scrupulously non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization focuses on providing citizens/voters with information about the political system, issues, candidates and elected officialsΓÇöaccess to campaign finance data, voting records, performance evaluations by competing special interest organizations, campaign issue positions, biographical background, and other information on members of Congress and candidates for federal and gubernatorial office, and legislative officials and candidates as well. During off-election years, the focus changes to offering citizens a way to track voting records, performance evaluations, campaign finances, key legislation and other legislation on a daily basis over the Hotline. The entire effort is aimed at providing tools to insure public accountability by elected officials to those they represent. This non-partisan organization is headed by former presidents Carter and Ford, is carefully balanced, and does not lobby, support or oppose any candidate, issue or cause.-
ΓÇó React Webzine (www.react.com)ΓÇöAn exuberantly fun digital magazine featuring articles and information on current films, TV, music, books and more. Chuckle or grimace with the ΓÇ£Joke of the DayΓÇ¥, then get a second opinion on your love life from the advice doctor. Discover the mind of the digital teen with the daily poll question. Espouse your views in the teen chat room or stay updated on the latest popular trends and activities of interest to teens.
ΓÇó Cyber Teens (www.cyberteens.com)ΓÇöA collection of news, assorted web pages and general information in a lively and colorful website targeted towards young adults. Stories, poems and artwork are created by the readers and displayed on the ΓÇ£b-boardΓÇ¥. Modem your digital self-portrait, connect with people your age and interest in the chat room or simply enjoy the creativity of your peers.
ΓÇó Animation World Network (www.awn.com)ΓÇöThe wonderful world of animation featured on the web. An extraordinary conglomeration of news, ideas, career connections and events involving a brilliant array of cartoon oriented issues. Accented with delightful graphics and featuring popular and famous animators, this site promises light hearted visual stimulation for nearly everyone.
ΓÇó Writes of Passage (www.writes.org.)ΓÇöFor young writers and readers alike, the creators claim it to be the largest teen web site on the net. Loaded with over 300 pages of original poems and short stories exclusively penned by teens. Link with more than 2,500 related educational resources for aspiring authors and students. Produced by Writes of Passage USA Inc., a national non-profit, educational organization designed to encourage teenagers to read and write. Tune in and browse the pages or submit your own story and you could be the next Steinbeck or Fitzgerald.
Movie Studios
Get the inside story direct from Hollywood. Each studio website allows you to access the homepages of their assorted movies and TV shows. Read the cast bios, win prizes, shop at the studio store or discover what happened behind the scenes. As a bonus, you can even download scenes or photos from the movies. Hoorah for Tinseltown!
