Useful Links

South Shore Foundation invites you to use this directory of Useful Links to find information you need on the Internet. It's easy -- just click on the name of the site you want to visit.

Using Useful Links, there's no need to type the Web site address in the status bar. No need to save the addresses or create bookmarks. Just come back to Useful Links anytime. From the South Shore Web site Useful Links page, just click once on the site you want to visit ... and you're there.

Web sites on this directory are organized into convenient categories of information.

Each time you visit this South Shore site, you are linked to storehouses of information, from the massive Britannica encyclopedia to sports and news, medical and health, libraries, museums, and much, much more. Visit us often!

Note: If you discover a site that would be a good addition to this Useful Links page, please call Brooks-Jeffrey Marketing at 425-8064 and let us know! 

South Shore Businesses
   Free listing for area businesses on NATCO's Online Yellow Pages.
South Shore Personal Web Pages
   Personal Web sites of area residents.

Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
   Official state tourism site featuring Arkansas state parks,
   attractions, calendar of events, maps, interactive trip planner 
   and much more. 
Arkansas Department of Economic Development
   Official state development site.
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
   Official hunting and fishing sites. Don't miss the 
   "Game Fish" and "Endangered Species" online exhibits.
Arkansas General Assembly
   Follow the workings of Arkansas' legislature online.
Arkansas Home Page
   Find out all about Arkansas government here.
ArkansasKids.com
   Created by the Arkansas State Parks. Kids ages 
   7 to 14 can earn a Junior Naturalist Badge.
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
   Our local university.
Arkansas Supreme Court
   Home site for the state's highest court: many online 
   databases are available here, including a searchable 
   listing of lawyers. There's more here of interest to 
   non-lawyers than you might guess.
Development Information Network of Arkansas
   This site at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock 
   promotes economic development within the state.

Automobiles / Driving

Etak / Metro Networks
   Up to the minute traffic information from 65 cities across the US.
National Traffic and Road Closure Information
   Information from the Federal Highway Administration.

Bird-watching

Adopt-A-Bird
   From Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida.
Birding on the Web
   Birding checklists from around the world, information 
   on seeds to attract birds, links to ornithological societies, 
   bird quizzes and "virtual birding," plus some great links 
   make this a useful site for the amateur ornithologist.
Birdsource: Birding with a Purpose
   Designed and managed by the National Audubon Society
   and Cornell University's Ornithology Lab.
The History of the Feather Trade
   The Smithsonian Institution presents an illustrated history 
   of use of feathers from decorating to collecting and how this
   lead to the development of the conservation movement.

Bookworms

AbeBooks.com
   The world's largest network of independent booksellers.
Alibris
   Search online the inventory of thousands of  independent 
   booksellers, including used paperbacks and expensive 
   medieval folios.
Amazon.com
   Amazon sells books -- and much, much more!
Barnes and Noble
   Enjoy BN Radio while you shop for books, music, posters, etc.
Baxter County Library
   Baxter County Library's catalog of holding can be now be accessed
   via the internet. Information about library hours, how to get a library card,
   library programs and links  to helpful Internet sites are available on the Web
   page which was designed by Mary Carlson, library staff member, and Clell
   Chatman, local high school volunteer.
Powells
   Out-of-print books and more than 2,000 e-books from Portland, Oregon.
The Rocket E-book
   A new way to read - download a free trial for your computer.
SoftBook
   Another way to read electronic books.

Businesses

South Shore Businesses
   Free listings on NATCO's Online Yellow Pages.

Careers

Monster.com
   The most compelling addition to this massive
   job-hunting site is the Talent Market, a place where
   97,000 e-lancers have put their skills up for bids.
HotJobs.com
  This job-hunting site has about 3,000 registered
   recruiters looking over the resumes of more than
   300,000 people who have listed themselves.

Children / Teens

Book Adventure
   Areas for children, parents and teachers, this site
   promotes childhood reading.
Brain Pop
   Just for kids, and all about health, science, and technology in
   animation with questions and ways to earn points.
Discovery Kids
   This spin-off of the Discovery Channel will captivate
   any curious child with its supply of projects,
   adventures and articles about the world around us.
Environmental Protection Agency Explorers' Club
   Other kids' art work on earth themes is here. Use online
   coloring books and interactive stories that explain
   ozone depletion and the three Rs of recycling --
   reduce, reuse, recycle. Explorers' Club offers activities.
First Gov for Kids        Hey, kids, does the Federal Highway Administration sound like fun?
   Find that agency's kid's site - and many others. Even adults could 
   learn from the kid's page explaining how and why we pay taxes.
Kid's Search Tools
   Easy-to-use search page includes Britannica.com, the
   Columbia Encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus and
   search engines aimed at children.
National Science Teachers Association
   Find some great science fair projects here! Also try
   www.scifair.org/board and school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral. 
National Wildlife Federation's Kids Zone
  Learn how to spot animal tracks, recognize birdcalls
   and attract butterflies, birds, and chipmunks to your yard.
   Ranger Rick magazine articles included in English and Spanish.
Virtual Schoolhouse
   Set up visually like a school map, this site has links
   for education sites aimed at children.
World Wildlife Federation's Kids Stuff
   A highlight is the Virtual House. Click through the rooms
   to find answers to environmental trivia questions and learn
   interesting facts about ecology along the way.
Yahooligans!
   The editors of Yahooligans!, a kid-friendly subset of
   the massive Yahoo! directory, have created a useful
   window into the Web for children.

Children / Teens: Money Management

Escape from Knab
   Set up as a game, this site is designed to teach
   financial skills to students in middle and high
   school, through a series of decisions made to get off
   the planet Knab.
Kids and Money
   About kids and their parents and money.
Kid Sense
    About earning, spending, investing, and sharing.
Salomon Smith Barney Young Investors Network
   Included on this site are sections about setting
   goals, earning money, savings calculators and stocks,
   with the ability to set up a cyber-portfolio and track
   earnings.

Computers

McAfee
   McAfee is known for its virus-protection tools, and
   also offers Web-based apps to keep your PC tuned up
   and virus-free.
Norton Anti-Virus
   Norton's Anti-Virus software and updates are available here.
Quick Browse
   This free tool collects your frequently visited sites and
   strings them together into one long, scrollable Web page.
QuickTime.com
   Apple's media player works for both Mac and Windows PCs.
Real.com
   Download Real Player or Real Jukebox or access daily
   audio/video highlights called Take5.
WindowsMedia.com
   Download Windows Media Player and link to sites that use it.

Consumers

Better Business Bureau
   Check out any member before you buy or any charity 
   before you donate.
Consumer Information Center
   Hundreds of consumer publications that you can read 
   or order on-line plus consumer alerts.
ConsumerLab.com
   A new independent Web site which tests brand-name
   dietary supplements for potency.
Consumer Product Reviews
   Divided into different sites dealing with specific
   products and services -- such as FlyFishingReview.com
   and GardenReview.com, this site offers near-expert
   advice and "where-to-buy" information.
Deja.com
   This boisterous community allows people to rate their
   favorite things in countless categories, take polls
   and share opinions.
Epinions
   Consumers offer reviews on more than 100,000 products,
   from cell phones to ski resorts.
Federal Trade Commission
   Report a problem or get tips on smart shopping.
National Fraud Information Center
   Learn about the latest scams - online and off - from the
   National Consumers League.
National Association of Attorneys General
   Contact the Attorney General of the merchant with 
   whom you're dealing for more information.
National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators
   Including a link to the Consumer Resource Handbook 
   online.

Dieting 

3 Fat Chicks on a Diet
   Diet support, tips, food reviews, fast food nutrition, 
   lowfat recipes, message boards, chat, etc. Site operated 
   by three overweight sisters that share what they learn 
   along the way.
American Dietetic Association
   Stop at this site to check the tip of the day and read
   nutrition news.
Connecting Connectors
   6,000 people inspired by Oprah Winfrey's book, Make
   the Connection, trade encouragement.
DietTalk.com
   This no-nonsense site offers chat groups and bulletin
   boards, but its most important services is directions
   to other sites via links.
DietWatch
   Lose weight and get fit as a member of this online community
   with a daily diary and interactive tools for managing your diet,
   nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Food and Nutrition Information Center
   The USDA's food-composition database lets you type in
   a food to find out its fat, calories and vitamins.
Prevention 
   Prevention's site features a year-long plan to keep
   you fit and trim, backed by dozens of weight-loss
   tactics and advice from fitness and nutrition editors.

Ecology / Environment

Environmental Defense
   This site offers information on issues like
   endangered species, acid rain, and global warming.
Environmental Protection Agency Explorers' Club
   Other kids' art work on earth themes is here. Use online
   coloring books and interactive stories that explain
   ozone depletion and the three Rs of recycling --
   reduce, reuse, recycle. Explorers' Club offers activities.
National Oceanographic Data Center
   Hurricanes, fisheries, coral reefs -- it's all here!
National Wildlife Federation's Kids Zone
  Learn how to spot animal tracks, recognize birdcalls
   and attract butterflies, birds, and chipmunks to your yard.
   Ranger Rick magazine articles included in English and Spanish.
The Rainforest Site
   See how fast the world's rain forest is vanishing, and
   make a donation to save it.
Water Control Data System
    Information regarding lake levels and power generation.
World Wildlife Federation's Kids Stuff
   A highlight is the Virtual House. Click through the rooms
   to find answers to environmental trivia questions and learn
   interesting facts about ecology along the way.

Education / Reference

About.com
   A network of sites about an vast number of subjects 
   led by expert guides.
ACT
   Home site for the ACT testing program, you'll find a 
   financial needs estimator here.
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
   Information about our local university.
Bartleby.com
   Featuring Strunk's Elements of Style, Post's
   Etiquette, Gray's Anatomy and Bartlett's Familiar
   Quotations.
College Board (SAT)
   Get ready online with practice tests and tutorials.
College Locator
   Colleges listed by state, types.
Distance Learning Network Resource
   Directory of distance-learning resources online,
   including international universities.
Education Index
   This site bills itself as a guide to "the best and
   most useful education-related sites on the Web."
Education Week
   The online site for Education Week and Teacher Magazine.
Financial Aid
   Perhaps the most comprehensive site on the Web 
   relating to financial aid for students .
Global Public Videoconferencing Directory
   Offers directory of public videoconferencing sites and
   also offers a videoconferencing connection to the Park
   Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo and the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong
   Kong.
Google
   This search engine has added a new feature. Find a phone
   number if you know the first and last name and state.
   In the search box type firstname,lastname,state
   (i.e. John,Doe,AR).
Internet Public Library
    Links to references, newspapers, magazines and
    academic papers.
Learn2.com
   From learning to appreciate poetry to making 
   decorative soap, this is the place to find a "learnlet" 
   or "2torial" on thousands of subjects.
Medical Dictionary
   Medical terminology used by your doctor defined.
National Geographic
    Interactive site with multimedia features.
Peterson's College Search Guide
   Helps find just the right school for you or your student.
National Association for Continuing Education Association
   Membership association of continuing education.
U.S. Department of Education
   The Federal government's ideas about education.
US News.com
   The Education section of U.S. News Online: lots of 
   interactivity here.

Employment

The Employment Guide's Career Web
   Graduating seniors may search for jobs online in
   specific cities or nationwide, compare living costs 
   from one area to another, and more.

Encyclopedias / Dictionaries

Encyclopedia Britannica.com
   The Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster 
   Dictionary, all online, plus so much more. You won't 
   believe it 'til you spend some time here.
Encyclopedia Mythica
   Including references to mythology, legends and folklore.
Encarta Encyclopedia
   Microsoft's online encyclopedia. This one has an 
   atlas online, too.
Merriam-Webster Online
   The online version of Merriam-Webster's collegiate 
   dictionary and thesaurus.
National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE
    A medical encyclopedia, dictionaries, physician and dentist
    locators -- this site is well worth exploring 

Entertainment 

Atom Films
   View animations, short films and digital media.
CultureFinder.com
    Your ticket to the arts. Museums, orchestras,
    and theaters throughout the nation.
The Greatest Films
   Featuring reviews for hundreds of movies, a film
   quotations quiz and a complete history of the Academy
   Awards.
Hollywood Stock Exchange
   Virtually trade celebrities and movies as though they
   were stocks.
iFilm.com
    Offbeat short works, student projects, political satires, etc.
Internet Movie Database
   Searchable database of films, actors and
   filmographies.
The Movie Spoiler
  Dying to know how the new "Halloween" film ends, but just can't see   spending the time in the theater to find out? Log on to
  TheMovieSpoiler.com to read detailed plot summaries of that and other
  current cinematic releases, as well as older movie fare.
 SonicNet.com
    Two Yahoo! awards for best overall music site.
    Has tunes, news, trivia, Web casts and artist chats.

Food / Drink

AllTea 
   Along with green, black and oolong teas, this company
   sells a wide variety of herbal teas -- and offers a
   "Tea of the Month" club.
Intemperantia
   This company offers "European Designer Chocolates"
   and ships all over the U.S. and Canada.
Tea.com
   Tea drinkers can find links to sites offering tea
   lore, such as articles about tea ceremonies in foreign lands.
Teas of Green
   This site sells higher-end green, black and oolong
   teas and has good tips on proper storage and
   preparation of tea.

Foundations / Nonprofit Organizations

South Shore Foundation

United Community Resource Council
   This Web site brings together, in a single location, information
   about the various area, regional, state, and national services
   available to residents of north central Arkansas.

Genealogy

Family Search (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
   Searches: Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index,
   Pedigree Resource File, and web sites (by last name only).
Federation of East European Family History Societies
Genealogy Home Page
   More than 4,000 links to genealogy related sites.
German Roots
   Genealogy Resources on the Internet
Hispanic Genealogy
   search for your Hispanic ancestors
Irish ancestors from Ireland.com
   If you're a genealogist with Irish roots, this is well worth a look!
JewishGen
   Tools for Jewish families.
Library of Congress Resources
   Collection of information, links and help for genealogists.
   Genealogy collection started as early as 1815 with the purchase 
   of Thomas Jefferson's library.
National Archives and Records Administration
   The home of the census, military records, immigration records, 
   and more: there's more than just genealogy here!
RootsWeb
   Large collection of searchable databases and links.
Roots Web / Marion County
   Marion County Arkansas' Genealogy spot on the Web,
   providing useful links to various genealogy Web sites.
US GenWeb
   A site for every county in the US, each one kept by volunteers
   who are familiar with the county and its records.

Government

Administration on Aging
   Links to lots of information about the elderly.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (formerly: Health Care Financing Administration - Medicare and Medicaid)
  CMS provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans
   through Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP.
Congressman John Boozman
   Home page for Congressman Boozman, 3rd District.
Consumer Information Center
   Hundreds of consumer publications that you can 
   read or order on-line plus consumer alerts.
Department of Health and Human Services
   Federal department home page.
Federal Consumer Information Center
   Have a question about federal programs, benefits, or services? This site
   has answers to common inquiries and a hotline for unusual ones. Includes
   contact data for federal agencies as well as members of Congress and the 
   White House.
FedWorld
   A searchable database of government reports, Web
   sites, etc.
Flag Day
   Historical facts on the American flag.
First Gov
   All the federal forms and applications you'll ever need, including passport
   applications, student financial aid forms, and oil drilling permits.
Governor Mike Huckabee
   Home page for Arkansas' governor.
Gov Spot
   Register your car, find tax forms request a birth certificate, apply for 
   hunting for marriage licenses, and get information, all through links to state
   and federal sites. Check out the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list while you're at it.
Log Link - Transportation and Statistics
   Federal economic statistics are based upon the Standard
   Industrial Classifications of establishments in the United States.
   Find out what the codes are at this site.
Members of the House of Representatives
The National Society of the  Sons of the American Revolution 
   Historical facts on the American flag and stories of patriotism, courage,
   sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph of the men who achieved the independence
   of the American people.
Employee Benefits Security Administration
   From the Department of Labor.
Social Security Administration
   Lots of information about your projected benefits.
Southwestern Power Administration
   Acquisitions, careers, generation, links and
   publications from the US Department of Energy.
US Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District
   Contains navigation assistance, regulatory permits,
   news, information and links.
U.S. Consumer Gateway
   The gateway for all Federal consumer warnings.
U.S. House of Representatives
   Home page of the House.
U.S. Senate
   Home page of the Senate.
Veterans Affairs Department
   Home page for Veterans Affairs.
White House
   Home page for the White House.

Health

American Cancer Society
   Information included on this expansive site includes
   types of treatment, as well as complementary and
   alternative methods of treatment, a list of treatment
   centers and a network of cancer survivors.
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Society of Clinical Oncologists
   This site includes a "find-an-oncologist" tool,
   information about cancer health policy and abstracts
   from ASCO members.
Arkansas Caregivers
   Caregiving information for the elderly, local agencies on
   aging, long term home health care, live in caregivers,
   and assistance programs.
Arthritis National Research Foundation   
Ask NOAH About Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
   New York Online Access to Health
   An incredible list of links all about Alzheimer's.
Baxter County Hometown Health Improvement Project
   Baxter County and the AR Department of Health bring
   together a wide range of people and institutions,
   including consumers, business leaders, health care
   providers, elected officials, religious leaders, and
   educators, to help improve the health of the community.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
   Health and health insurance information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
   Data and statistics, traveler's health, more -- it's right here.
Centerwatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
   Information relating to clinical trials is listed
   here, including more than 41,000 clinical trials, new
   drug therapies approved by the FDA and industry news.
ClinicalTrials.gov
   Basic information and directions to relevant clinical trials.
Consumer Lab
   Tests brand-name supplements for potency.
DrKoop.com
   Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D.,
   created this site to help consumers become
   well-informed managers of their own health.
Family Matters
   Provides a resource for those looking for critical facts
   and guidance on child development.
Healthfinder
  "Your free guide to reliable health information" from
   the US Department of Health and Human Services.
InteliHealth
   From Johns Hopkins University: Forums, discussion boards, 
   health news. Winner of the 1999 Webby award for 
   Best Health Site.
The Mayo Clinic
   This expansive site offers information about health,
   first aid, diseases, weight loss, etc.
Medical Dictionary
   Medical terminology used by your doctor defined.
Medterms.com Medical Dictionary
    Readable, concise definitions of medical terms.
Medscape
   Articles galore from the media and health professionals.
MedlinePlus
   Information on hundreds of diseases, conditions and wellness issues.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
   The nations voice in mental illness.
National Aging Information Center
   From the Administration on Aging: Publications, databases,
   information on events.
National Cancer Institute
   On this site, visitors will find basic information
   about kinds of cancer and the latest news about cancer
   research, as well as an area for scientists doing
   research.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
   "Founded in 1986 by and for people with cancer and 
   those who care for them, this is the only patient-led 
   advocacy organization working on behalf of people with 
   all types of cancer and their families to ensure quality 
   cancer care for all Americans by leading and strengthening 
   the survivorship movement, empowering cancer survivors 
   and advocating for policy issues that affect cancer 
   survivors' quality of life."
National Empowerment Center
   Practical information that will help you recover if you have been labeled 
   with a mental illness.
National Institutes of Health
   Health news, science information, press releases.
National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE
   A medical encyclopedia, dictionaries, physician and dentist
   locators -- this site is well worth exploring.
National Mental Health Association
   The country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all 
   aspects of mental health and mental illness.
National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse
   Offering expertise to self-help groups and other peer-run services for 
   mental  health consumers.
National Women's Health Information Center
   Search for more than 100 conditions, and national calendar of events.
P.E.4life
   Promotes physical education in the schools and provides free 
   community-action kits.
Quackwatch
   Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions.
SearchForCures.com
   Many diseases -- cancer, arthritis, MS, osteoporosis,
   and so on -- are listed here, with links to
   information, organizations and pharmaceutical
   companies interested in each disease.
Stanford University Cancer Research and Treatment
   This site includes information about the department,
   cancer-related resources and research being conducted
    at Stanford.
WebMD
   Information on this site is divided into areas for
   consumers, physicians, office managers, health
   teachers and healthy television.
WebMedLit
   Access to prestigious medical journals; e-mail updates on women's
   health issues in the news.
West Nile Virus Basics
   When human pests aren't busy plotting our downfall, Mother Nature is 
   only to happy to step in with a plague or two of her own. This time around
   it's the West Nile virus, courtesy of the summer's bumper crop of
   mosquitoes. Learn everything you'd care to know about the sickness at this
   info-packed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site.

Hobbies

Bird Watching
  The field guide people are on the Internet with help
  in identifying the birds in your backyard.
eHobbies
   This site serves all the needs of those interested in
   model trains, rockets, radio-controlled vehicles, etc.
eHow
   You can find detailed responses to thousands of
   questions here -- for example, how do you set a table?
   Treat a cold? Ask for a raise?
Knot Tying
   Learn how to tie knots from Boy Scouts with animation
   and clear photos of the finished knot. Site is by
   Boy Scout Troop 9 in Billings, Montana.
License Plates
   License plates from all over is the topic of the Automobile
   License Plate Collectors' Association.

Hobbies: Gardening

Butterfly Zone
   Learn which butterflies are indigenous to your area
   and what plants they find irresistible.
GardenWeb
   More than 90 forums cover topics from bonsai to bulbs.
WindowBox.com
   For those with more ambition than yard space, these
   tips on container gardening will inspire a pot in
   every sunny spot.

Home Improvement

Home Depot
   Order online, locate nearby stores, use their
   calculators and get helpful hints for home repairs.
Terry Love's Free Advice 
   Free plumbing advice from Washington state plumber
   Terry Love -- send him a question or read his
   opinions.

Horse Racing Information

JockeyClub.com
   For official records on racing and horse ownership.
NTRA Racing
   National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
Oaklawn Park
   Take a virtual visit to Arkansas' Oaklawn Park at Hot Springs.
TOBA
   The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

Humor

David Letterman's Top 10 Lists
   Take part in the weekly Top Ten Contest by writing
    jokes on the topic of the week and submitting them
    to the CBS Late Show with David Letterman.
MessageMates.com
   Humorous greeting cards for all occasions that can be 
   sent by e-mail to friends and relatives. Add your own
   message and use the provided art work.

Libraries

Arkansas State Library
   Includes links to all libraries in the state with online catalogues.
ASU Mountain Home Norma Wood Library
   Information on using the University library.
Library of Congress
   Don't miss the American Memory project and the Library's
   online exhibitions.
Public Libraries
   Links to public libraries all over the country as well as university 
   libraries and special libraries, such as the National Library of
   Medicine, the Library of Congress, and national libraries of
   countries throughout the world.

Medical Schools

Medical Student Resource Guide
   Another guide for medical students -- "Getting students to and
   through medical school."
US News Guide: Find the right medical school
   Comprehensive information about colleges and universities.

Moving Help

Auto Relocation Plus
   Moves your motor vehicles, pets, and other difficult items.
SpringStreet
   Information and help on moving into a new apartment or new area.
VirtualRelocation.com
   A national relocation site -- lots of information here!

Museum Sites
Spend a day at one of these wonderful museums 
without leaving home.

Baltimore Museum of Art
British Museum's Online Tour of Ancient Egypt
Chicago Historical Society
Cleveland Museum of Art
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Dallas Museum of Art
Detroit Institute of Arts
High Museum of Art
Kimball Art Museum
Library of Congress Exhibitions
Louvre in Paris
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY)
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Musee des Beaux Arts
Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago, IL)
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA)
Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, TX)
Museum of Modern Art New York
National Civil Rights Museum
National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.)
New Orleans Museum of Art
Newseum: The Interactive Museum of News
Norman Rockwell Museum
Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, Massachusetts)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Phillips Collection: America's First Museum of Modern Art
Portland Art Museum
San Diego Museum of Art
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (Broadband Online Feature)
Smithsonian Institution

Music Lovers

Besonic.com: Music website representing five countries
Crutchfield
Get Lyrical
  Few things are as likely to drive you around the bend as a song stubbornly
  lodged in your head, the lyrics of which remain even more stubbornly 
  elusive. Thank heaven for Get Lyrical, a search engine that allows you to
  find a song, artist and complete words to many songs, based solely on
  those lyrics you can remember.
Second Spin
Ticketmaster

News

ABC News
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas Times
Baxter Bulletin
CBS News
CNN
Drudge Report
Fox News
MSNBC
NBC News
New York Times
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Yahoo! Full Coverage

Pet Owners

Alternative, Complementary and Holistic Veterinary Medicine
   Information on Complementary and Alternative Therapies 
     in Veterinary Medicine.
Companimalz
   Before you bundle your pet in the car; read up on pit stops,
   safety, and ways to acclimate a pet to car travel.
Pets on the Go for the Jet Set Pet
   Extensive database of pet-friendly hotels in the United States,
   with reviews and a guide to pet fees and deposits. The site
   also offers tips for on-the-road emergencies such as a lost pet.
Pet Friendly Travel
   Pet-friendly inns, cabins, resorts, and bed and breakfasts.
   Check out "charming casitas" in Taos, NM, or a Montana
   farmhouse with a kennel ("nice for hunting dogs").
Pets Welcome
   Enter your driving route to find places to stay with your
   pet along the way.
Travel Pets
   Bone up on Trevor the dog's travel wisdom, such as "Do not
   take me swimming in the public pool." Find an accommodating
   hotel in the United States, Canada, or abroad -- mostly Holiday
   Inns, Comfort Inns, and Quality Inns.
TravelDog
   Resorts that promise fun for you and Rover, links to
   pet-friendly campgrounds, and tips on hiking with
   your dog.

Politics

Enemies of the Press 2001
   The Committee to Protect Journalists casts a public spotlight on the
   10 Worst Enemies of the Press in 2001.
Political Insider
   There's enough news, gossip, and humor here to satisfy
   a political junkie of any stripe!

Religion

Big Myth
   Rare is the culture that hasn't created a rich story concerning how life
   began on this world. Through simple-but-appealing Flash animations,
   BigMyth.com offers an entertaining and enlightening look  
   at the creation stories of many of the world's cultures.
HTI Resources
   The University of Michigan's Humanities Text
   Initiative site includes numerous religious texts,
   including the Bible, Book of Mormon and Koran,
   searchable and in full-text.

Science

Biointeractive
   A gallery of interactive biology and medicine exhibits lets you
   listen to a faulty heart or watch a salmonella bacterium invade
   the intestines.
Science And Math - Measurement, Time And Money
   Conversion tables for measurements such as Fahrenheit/Kelvin,
   miles/kilometers.
The Exploratorium
   Learn the physics of skateboarding and mountain biking, or swing at
   virtual fast balls in the baseball demo.
Mad Science Network
   The laboratory that never sleeps, answering questions and providing
   ideas for science projects.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
   Web site of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Web site has sections
   especially for children, families, and teachers, plus games. Readers
   can look up many sea life topics.
National Oceanographic Data Center
   Hurricanes, fisheries, coral reefs -- it's all here!
Smithsonian National Zoo's Pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian
   Many people delight in seeing the two pandas at the
   Smithsonian National Zoo. This site offers a pandacam
   and introductory information about Mei Xiang and Tian Tian.

Seniors / Retirement

Administration on Aging
   Information on older persons and services for the 
   elderly from the Federal government.
Age of Reason
   Over 5,000 links to sites of interest to the over 50 age group.
American Association of Retired Persons 
   Web site for the AARP.
ASAGING
   A section of the American Society on Aging's Web site that hosts
   the Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network.
Ask NOAH About Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
   New York Online Access to Health
  An incredible list of links all about Alzheimer's.
Bank Rate
   Calculators help you run the numbers before deciding to refinance
   a mortgage, set up a savings plan, or move to a new city with a different
   cost of living.
Benefits Check Up
   This interactive site helps eligible elders to find programs to assist
   with finances, housing, and other needs.
Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement
   "to build, promote, and utilize the environmental ethic, 
   expertise, and commitment of older persons to expand 
   citizen involvement in protecting and caring for our 
   environment"
Elderhostel
   Lifelong learning adventures in exciting places -- 
   learning for the sheer joy of it!
Grands Place
   Nearly 2.4 million grandparents are raising grandchildren.
   This support site includes guidance on  legal rights and 
   government aid.   
Health Finder
   Links to health information from government and other sources.
   Among the subjects: air pollution, hearing loss, and medical quackery.
   You can search for a doctor or details on a specific ailment.
National Aging Information Center
   From the Administration on Aging: Publications, data bases,
   information on events.
National Institute on Aging
   Another Federal government site on aging.
The Old Timer Page
   "The way we used to do it."
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.
   Information on your pension.
Professor Beyer
   What happens to the dog or cat? Prof. Gerry Beyer of  St. Mary's
   University School of Law in San Antonio provides an expert overview 
   of estate planning that includes care for pets.
Senior Sites
   This source is dedicated to not-for-profit living options for seniors.
Senior.Com
   Fun and forums on themes of interest to seniors.
SeniorNet
   This nonprofit "provides adults 50+ access to and education 
   about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their 
   lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom."
SSA
   You can apply for Social Security or estimate your future check.
   Among the answers to common questions - yes, your ex may be
   to collect based on your account. You can connect to a special
   site for Medicare.
Third Age
   Wide variety of subjects to interest those in the "third age."
Volunteer Match
   Put spare time to good use with a data base of local projects
    needing help. Among recent efforts: driving kids to camp
   and assisting with home fix ups. 

Shopping Online
USA Weekend recently reported that more and more people -- mostly men 45 and under -- and parents of minor children are shopping for nearly everything online at sites such as those below.

   Automobiles
   Autoweb.com

   Baby Needs
   BabyCenter Store

   Books
   Alibris
   Amazon.com
   Barnes & Noble

   Bots - Robot shoppers seek specific items on Web pages
   DealTime.com
   Productopia

   Candy
   Candy Direct
   Godiva

   Consumer Electronics
   Buy.com
   Best Buy
   Point.com

   Consumer Tips
   Consumer Information Center
   U.S. Consumer Gateway
   Consumer World - Everything Consumer

   Computers
   Computer Shopper
   Egghead.com
   IBM

   Cosmetics
   Beauty.com

   Discounts
   BizRate.com
   Bottom Dollar Comparison Shopping
   UltimateCoupons.com

   Department Stores
   Bloomingdale's
   J.C. Penney
   Macy's

   Fashions
   Bluefly
   Delias.com
   Eddie Bauer
   FashionMall.com
   FragranceNet.com
   The Gap
   J. Crew
   L. L. Bean
   Ranger Wear
   ShoppingTheWorld.com
   Victoria's Secret

   Flowers
   1-800-flowers.com
   Flowerbud.com
   FTD.com

   Gardening
   Burpee Gardens Vegetable and Flower Seeds
   Rodale's Organic Gardening

  Gifts
   Hammacher Schlemmer

   Gourmet Foods
   Dean & Deluca

   Greetings
   Egreetings.com

  Groceries
   Ethnic Grocer
   Netgrocer.com
   OmahaSteaks.com
   Peapod

   Home Decor
   Bed, Bath & Beyond
   Crate & Barrel
   Linens 'n Things

   Jewelry
   Avo's & Co.
   Jewelry at Blue Nile

   Luggage
   eBags

   Movies
      Reel.com

   Music
   CDNow.com

   Office Needs
   Levenger
   OfficeMax.com

   Parents
   Parenting.com
   Parents.com

   Pets
   AllPets.com
   PetQuarters.com
   Pets.com

   Photos
   iPrint.com

   Sales
   SalesHound.com
   ShoppingList.com

   Sports
   CBS SportsLine
   Fogdog Sports

   Toys
   DisneyStore.com
   eToys
   SmarterKids.com
   Toys "R" Us

   Travel
   Expedia
   Lowest Fare
   Priceline
   WebFlyer

   Unclaimed Cash
   Missing Money
   Unclaimed.org

   Wines
   Virtual Vineyards
   Wine.com

Sports

College Hoops
   Fantasy sports stock market.
ESPN.com
   Scores, articles, shopping, and more.
National Association of Basketball Coaches
   Where the college coaches hang out.
Sportsco
   Fantasy sports challenges of all kinds.

Stock Market

Big Charts
   Investment charting and research from CBS' Market Watch.
Yahoo! Finance
   Market news, build your own portfolio, much more!
The Investment Company Institute
      This mutual fund trade group offers information and education.
CBS Market Watch
   Business and investors news.
EDGAR Database Search
   Securities and Exchange Commission database 
   of company information.
FreeEDGAR
   Free real-time SEC EDGAR filings.
Market Guide
   General market information, free reports with free registration.
The Securities and Exchange Commission
   How-to section, fraud alerts, online trading tips from the 
   Office of Investor Education and Assistance.

Tourism

Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
   Official state tourism site featuring Arkansas state parks,
   attractions, calendar of events, maps, interactive trip planner 
   and much more.
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission     
   Official hunting and fishing sites. Don't miss the 
   "Game Fish" and "Endangered Species" online exhibits.
Bull Shoals Lake - White River Area Chamber of Commerce
Flippin Chamber of Commerce
Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce
Ozark Mountain Region

Travel

AccuTraffic
   If you are planning a driving vacation, check for road
   and highway conditions along your route.
ArkansasTravel.com
   Information on destinations and events in Arkansas.
Art & Craft Shows
   Thousands of festivals in North America are searchable
   by date and place.
BizTravel
   Business travelers will find an automated upgrade
   system to help them fly first-class more often, flight
   status updates that can be sent to pagers, exclusive
   travel deals and frequent-flier mileage tracking.
Expedia
Festivals.com
   Festivals are staged to honor everything from
   asparagus to poetry. Find them on this Web site
   which also offers up a daily Greatest Event on Earth.
Lonely Planet
   Offers a world guide chock full of information on
   international destinations and worldwide travel news
   updates.
Lowest Fare
The People's Paths
   Find pow-wows, lectures, plays, and other celebrations
   of American Indian culture across the nation.
Priceline
Travelocity
   This travel site has a slight edge over competitors:
   It's owned by the Sabre Group, which maintains the
   world's largest reservation system. Find deals here on
   airfares, lodging, rentals, cruises and vacation
   packages and sort by price or to fit your exact schedule.
U.S. Department of State
   Check the State Department Web site for international
   travel advisories, warnings, and health information.
WebFlyer

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