[SotD] June 11, 2001 [Pioneer Quest]
Cheery greetings to the faithful List Members of Site of the Day. As you have been informed, the talented and insightful Ben Cooper has found it necessary to step down from his duties at this List. Ben has been masterful at finding fascinating sites that were frequently off the beaten track and has been lauded in the popular press for his contributions to the Internet community. While I can't hope to fill the gap his departure has created, perhaps I may be able to provide some websites with news, information and entertainment to brighten your desktops five days a week. Many of these sites will not have the exotic allure of the esoteric and may already be household names to some members. However, for the time challenged among us, it is often the case that encountering a reference to a website in another medium never gets translated to actually getting to the site. The riveting article complete with URL is buried under a stack of reports at the office or tucked away in a pile of magazines in the family room. Here, then, is the readily available link that requires no hunting. Site of the Day Pioneer Quest - A Year in Life of the Real West Forget Survivor! Think North Dakota. Imagine what life would be like without the comforts or hassles of 20th century technology? From June 2000 to May 2001, virtually cut off from all modern conveniences and equipped only with 1870s tools and methods, four individuals lived these awesome challenges faced by our pioneer ancestors. The story of Alana, Frank, Deanna, and Tim's trials and triumphs of their year in rural Manitoba can be accessed right here online. Check out their journals, monthly budgets and photo album. http://pioneer.history.ca/splash.cfm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] June 13, 2001 [Sightseer's Guide to Engineering]
A Sightseer's Guide to Engineering How many engineers does it take to change a valve? Apparently, 130, if it's a valve on the trans-Alaska pipeline, and weighs 76,000 pounds! If vacation thoughts have begun to swirl in your mind but you're still looking for a focus, this site has a wealth of information and links to modern engineering works all over America. From the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum to the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona to the Cable Car Museum in San Francisco (complete with info on entry fees, hours of operations and maps for the many sites of interest), all can be explored under the heading of Mechanical Engineering. Check out another division of Engineering and be presented with even more. Even if your holiday intentions are to grow roots beside the nearest body of water and soak up some rays, this site is worth a visit for its cool facts and breadth of exposition. http://www.engineeringsights.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] June 14, 2001 [World Wide Words]
Site of the Day World Wide Words History, origins, evolution and idiosyncrasies of English. Investigating international English from a British viewpoint by Michael Quinion - from the website If words and their origins hold any fascination for you, this site should prove riveting. Discover why you're richer if you're a billionaire in England than in America and the origin of the phrase dead as a doornail. From essays BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY! The linguistic legacy of Star Trek to MIND THE GREENS! Creative mishearings of lyrics, there is a wealth of exposition by an author with obvious expertise who clearly loves the language. (Quinion is a consultant for the Oxford English Dictionary.) This site is a judicious blend of entertainment and information which may keep you engaged far longer than you expected. http://www.worldwidewords.org A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] June 29, 2001 [The Onion]
Site of the Day for Friday, June 29, 2001 The Onion Haggar Physicists Develop 'Quantum Slacks' and other whimsies grace this long-running website. If the gloom of real news headlines is getting you down, then it may be time to refresh your spirit with the irreverent stories presented each week by The Onion. Although this witty website is on a well-beaten path, you may not have ambled in this direction before. If you have, perhaps it's time for a return visit. Beware: some articles may offend delicate sensibilities. http://www.theonion.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] July 2, 2001 [Republic of Cascadia]
Site of the Day for Monday, July 2, 2001 - Belated Canada Day Greetings to our Canadian List members! The Republic of Cascadia Just your average totally off-the-wall website! Or some people have nothing better to do with their time than provide amusement for the rest of us. Frustrated by the bureaucratic shenanigans of federalist Easterners, Cascadian separatists are seeking to have British Columbia, Washington and Oregon secede from their respective oppressors to forge a new nation in the Pacific Northwest, amongst the Cascades. - from Grouse Today Now is the time for the citizens of Cascadia to demand their freedom from the oppressive governments of Canada and the United States. For too long have our people put up with indifference and condescendence from distant seats of power. We have been subject to francophonic imperialism and wasteful spending of our tax money. Our entrepreneurs have been attacked by the so-called justice system for merely doing their jobs and growing our economy. When will we say enough is enough? - from the website The Bureau of Sasaquatch Affairs of the Republic of Cascadia offers, among its various services, Lichen and Fungus Abuse Prevention and a Den Improvement Program. Don't miss the small print on the home page. You have been warned. http://www.zapatopi.net/cascadia.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] July 5, 2001 [Intro to Trilobites]
Site of the Day for Thursday, July 5, 2001 Introduction to Trilobites - In the words of Sam Gon III, creator of this over-modestly titled site, trilobites are one of the key signature organisms of the Palaeozoic. Those who don't know their cephalon from pygidium . . . should scurry along to this fabulous educational resource. Pitched at enthusiastic amateurs (of which Dr Gon counts himself one) but equally suitable for advanced students, there's a myriad of trilobite terms, line-drawings and colourful schematic diagrams to explain the ins and outs of these ancient arthropods. Coupled to neat animations of trilobites enrolling and moulting, fact sheets on common families and glorious on-line galleries, there's scarcely a need to glance at the comprehensive links page. - from the New Scientist Online Put these arthropods on your hit list and you will never again confuse them with anthropoids. http://www.aloha.net/~smgon/trilobite.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] July 17, 2001 [Hubble]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, July 17, 2001 Exploratorium Hubble: A View to the Edge of Space Scientists first imagined putting a telescope in space in the 1920s. Hubble, launched into orbit in 1989, is the fruit of many years of experimentation and a whole lot of painstaking engineering. When Hubble looks out into space, it looks back in time. And the images it brings to us of the past have changed the way we think about the origins of the universe. Hubble is many places - The Space Science Telescope Institute, where astronomers do their research, Goddard Space Flight Center, where NASA builds and controls the telescope, and space, where the telescope floats. And scientists from many walks of life lend a unique character to Hubble's earth-based centers. - from the website Hubble orbits Earth at 5 miles per second. If your day is moving even faster than that, take a moment to explore a broader view of the Universe. http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/hubble/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] July 26, 2001 [Word Detective]
Site of the Day for Thursday, July 19, 2001 The Word Detective Flummoxed by Flabbergast? Perplexed by Pandemonium? Nonplussed by ... Nonplussed? Annoyed by Alliteration? The Word Detective on the Web is the online version of The Word Detective, a newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. The Word Detective is written by Evan Morris and appears in finer newspapers in the U.S., Mexico and Japan. - from the website If your local rag is not one of the finer newspapers then you probably don't receive The Word Detective, which would be shame except for the fact that this delightful newspaper column is available online. With archives dating back to 1995, there is a wealth of witty and enlightening information on words, their origins and usage. The site is updated on a monthly basis and deserves a space in everyone's favourite bookmarks. http://www.word-detective.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] July 24,2001 [Typing Injury FAQ]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, July 27, 2001 Typing Injury FAQ The Typing Injury FAQ provides a wide variety of information about repetitive strain injuries (RSI's), resources for dealing with these ailments, and a broad description of assistive products to reduce injury risk and symptoms. While the primarily focus is on computer users at risk of injury, health professionals, researchers, educators, designers, resellers and manufacturers will find a wealth of information of interest. Many of the resources provided here also relate well to other work environments. -from the website If you are beginning to feel at risk for this wide-spread affliction, don't take chances. Check out the site. http://www.tifaq.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] July 30, 2001 [Mensa Workout]
Site of the Day for Monday, July 30, 2001 Mensa Workout On the assumption that subscribers to Site of the Day are indeed among the brightest and the best, the List offers a site for a little mental workout. This quiz is provided for entertainment purposes only, it is not an IQ test. This score will not qualify you for Mensa. The questions on the Mensa Workout are biased for people whose primary language is English. . . You have a half an hour to answer 30 questions. Answers to the questions and discussion of the answers is [sic - just how smart are these folks, with a grammatical clanger like this on their site? ed.] provided. - from the website If your score proves to be less than stellar . . . well it's Monday morning. http://mensa.org/workout.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 1,2001 [Antisurvivor]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, August 1, 2001 Antisurvivor.org Did the Survivor hype leave you cold? Does the ethos of the programme cause you considerable dismay? Antisurvivor.org is a free volunteer matching website dedicated to enriching lives and building communities. While some people may be voting people off the island, or secretly plotting the demise of their supposed friends, you - and thousands of others - can be doing something positive and affirming for those in need within your community. - from the website Rejuvenate your spirit by taking a considered look at 'Antisurvivor.org'. http://www.antisurvivor.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 2, 2001 [Men's Health]
Site of the Day for Thursday, August 2, 2001 Men's Health from HealthTouch While there are many sites that deal with various health issues of particular interest to women, it is more difficult to track down those that deal specifically with men's health. This site, in a plain text format, has links to various problem areas that are a concern for men. From high blood pressure to cholesterol, this site covers the basic issues which affect men's health. This is a serious site with much to offer. http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/SUB_HD.asp?goto_type=2x5-Gridind ex=120307 (The above URL should be entered as one line in your browser.) A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 3, 2001 [MadKane]
Site of the Day for Friday, August 3, 2001 MadKane If the week has worn you down, revive your spirits with the gentle humor of New Yorker Madeleine Begun Kane. Describing herself as a recovering lawyer, Kane atones for her former profession by laughing at the world rather than suing it. I write humor about everything that irks me: computers, marriage, cars, work, family, politics, the Internet, the IRS, money, privacy, web surfing, travel, and President George Dubya Bush. Fortunately, most things irk me, so I never run out of material. Each weekday, you'll find a new entry in my satirical White House diary Dubya's Dayly Diary . . . - Madeleine Begun Kane, from the website Enjoy Kane's mildly jaundiced view of weekend cottage guests, internet privacy policies and the follies of her fellow citizens. http://www.madkane.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 6, 2001 [Amusement Park Physics]
Site of the Day for Monday, August 6, 2001 Amusement Park Physics If there's an amusement park on your holiday itinerary then this site will provide some reassuring information which may allow you to face a roller coaster ride with equanimity. You've bought your ticket and boarded the roller coaster. Now you're barreling down the track at 60 miles per hour, taking hairpin turns and completing death-defying loops. Your heart is in your throat and your stomach is somewhere near your shoes. The only thing separating you from total disaster is a safety harness...but are you really in danger? - from the website This site provides some solid and soothing facts and includes a fascinating history of roller coasters. It also allows the visitor to actually design a roller coaster, with a helpful physics glossary for those who spent too much time wool-gathering during physics class. http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 7, 2001 [Handwriting Repair]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, August 7, 2001 Handwriting Repair So How's Yours? Before you write off this Site of the Day as irrelevant, take a quick tour of the Handwriting Problems link. Although this website is essentially the author's presentation for her Handwriting Course, the tips, links and and details offered make for fascinating reading. Did you know that Each year, up to $95,000,000 in tax refunds [U.S.] cannot be delivered because of unreadable tax-form addresses.? - as quoted at the website Check how your penmanship measures up. http://www.global2000.net/handwritingrepair/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 9, 2001 [Metacritic]
Site of the Day for Thursday, August 9, 2001 Metacritic Is your mind already gearing up for the weekend? Planning to take in a movie? The List has a little site for you. Instead of tracking down what a number of reviewers have written about a particular movie, stroll over to Metacritic, where the work has been done for you. Although at the time [1999] the web offered a wealth of reviews and other movie information, there was no easy way to track down all of the various pages without spending a lot of time and effort searching. Thus, Metacritic was born. We envisioned Metacritic.com as a place where movie fans like us could easily find the most important reviews for each new movie at a glance. Thus, in addition to quotes from reviews from major critics on each movie page on our site, you will find links to each of the full reviews. We also wanted to design a system for comparing reviews between critics and between movies. To accomplish this goal, we developed our Metascore formula. Each movie is assigned a Metascore, which is a weighted average of each of the individual reviews for that film. This number, on a 0-100 scale, lets you know at a glance how each movie is reviewed. - from the website This is how really good ideas blossom on the web. Two minutes on this site will have you heaving a sigh of relief that finally all the critical reviews of a specific movie are lined up ready to peruse, with a numerical rating to indicate the general tenor of the reviews. In addition, the site has added games, video/DVD and music to its areas of coverage. Metacritic is well worth a permanent bookmark in your list of favorites. http://www.metacritic.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 10, 2001 [Retrofuture]
Site of the Day for Friday, August 10, 2001 Retrofuture This site recounts the the glories postulated by science fifty years ago. Explore the way life was going to be lived in the twenty-first century by the scientific dreamers of yesterday. According to the visionaries, life in the year 2001 was supposed to go something like this: you'd get up in the morning, fix a cup of coffee, read the newspaper, watch a little TV, and then go back to bed. . . Social scientists engaged in prolonged debates about this issue: what would happen when people worked less, retired early, and had loads of free time on their hands? Improbable as it now seems=97especially in our time-obsessed age of instant deadlines=97these folks were dead serious. - from the website Leisure 24/7 link If you can recall a few of the starry-eyed dreams of science in the mid twentieth century, this site may make you sigh for that utopian world of the twenty-first century. http://www.retrofuture.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 16, 2001 [Food Safety]
Site of the Day for Thursday, August 16, 2001 Food Safety Warm temperatures heighten the dangers for consumers for foodborne illnesses. Not wanting to see the List's highly regarded members keel over because of something they ate, Site of the Day offers this well-designed and extensive website to keep them upright. Iowa State University Extension believes that resources are needed for consumers, educators and students to access research-based, unbiased information on food safety and quality. The goal of the Food Safety Project is to develop educational materials that give the public the tools they need to minimize their risk of foodborne illness. . . Many people get sick each year from the food they eat. They may have diarrhea, vomiting, an upset stomach, fever, or cramps. They often think they have the flu, but the real problem is foodborne illness caused by bacteria in the food they ate a few hours or several days ago. - from the website Get the facts on foods at high risk for contamination and brush up on food handling procedures from the good folks at Iowa State University. http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/foodsafety/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 20, 2001 [Worstcasesenarios]
Site of the Day for Monday, August 20, 2001 WorstCaseScenarios Danger! It lurks at every corner. Sharks. Quicksand. Terrorists. The pilot of the plane blacks out and it's up to you to land the jet. What do you do? - from the website Now that the List has scared your socks off, take a deep breath and read on, for help is at hand. WorstCaseScenarios.com is here to help: jam-packed with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step, instructions on everything you need to know FAST--from ramming a car to treating a bullet wound. No other site on the Internet provides as much life-saving information in such an interesting way. Trust us, we've checked. All of the the worst-case scenarios here, while perhaps unlikely, are still plausible, and the survival information comes from the experts themselves: skydivers, pilots, Navy SEALS, stunt men, demolition derby drivers, surgeons, and dozens more. - from the website The List would not like to hazard how many of its gentle subscribers are likely to find themselves in situations requiring the knowledge to cope with such untoward situations. However, given the exigencies of modern life, one never knows. Heed the good old Scout motto of Be prepared, and dash over to http://www.worstcasescenarios.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 21, 2001 [A.Word.A.Day]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, August 21, 2001 A.Word.A.Day Do you really need another mailing list? Probably not. However, if you are intrigued by words and their etymology, then you may indeed need this one. The music and magic of words -- that's what A.Word.A.Day is all about. This is the Web site for the mailing list A.Word.A.Day (AWAD), which sends a vocabulary word and its definition to the subscribers every day. Currently, AWAD is subscribed by over 441,000 linguaphiles in more than 203 countries. - from the website A.Word.A.Day will usually arrive promptly every weekday morning with a new word, based on that week's theme. The word is defined, its etymology given and a sentence, usually from a published source, is included. A recent theme of words to describe people included such gems as 'philosophaster', 'satrap' and 'anchorite'. The one thing which always comes shining through is the sheer love of words from the mailing list's owner, Anu Garg. If you are already up to your clavicle in Lists and simply cannot add another, scoot along to the A.Word.A.Day website anyway to check out today's word and simply browse through the archives. http://wordsmith.org/awad/index.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 27, 2001 [Who's Alive and Who's Dead]
Site of the Day for Monday, August 27, 2001 Who's Alive and Who's Dead Even the List indulges in the tacky on occasion. Vacation a distant memory but the bills for it are not? Just heard your mother-in-law is arriving for an extended visit? The dentist said . . . root canal? Today's website addresses none of these things. However, always hoping to lift the spirits of its subscribers, the List offers this site for a gloomy Monday. Welcome to Who's Alive and Who's Dead - the site that helps you keep track of which famous people have died and which are still alive! The people listed in Who's Alive and Who's Dead are grouped according to the accomplishments for which they are best known. That makes it easy to find the cast list of your favorite TV show or rock group. Or, you can easily get a list of famous athletes who played your favorite sport. Politicians are here too, along with authors, cartoonists, astronauts, and a bit of everything else. In short, Who's Alive and Who's Dead is the best source on the internet for finding out which of the noted personalities of our time are still with us. - from the website At least you're still above ground. http://www.whosaliveandwhosdead.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] August 30, 2001 [Naval Historical Center]
Site of the Day for Thursday, August 30, 2001 Naval Historical Center Naval Historical Center Mission: To enhance the Navy's effectiveness by preserving, analyzing and interpreting its hard-earned experience and history for the Navy and the American people. - from the website This is the online site of the Naval Historical Center in the Washington Navy Yard. If D.C. is not on your travel itinerary then this extensive site is certainly worth a virtual tour. Bear in mind that this is the official navy historical site. However, there is much to explore from images (which are available for personal use royalty free) to battle accounts. One notable section is the Navajo Code Talkers Dictionary which has been declassified. During the Second World War, America used the Navajo language for some of its coded messages since the Axis powers would be unable to secure the services of Navajo speakers to decipher the code. Take a look at the dictionary where even the uninitiated can see the endless possibilities for encrypting messages: http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-4.htm In case you were wondering, yes, Hollywood is indeed making a movie about this entitled Windtalkers, starring Nicholas Cage. This is just one tiny corner of this vast site, so grab your wellingtons and splash on over to: http://www.history.navy.mil/index.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 3, 2001 [Bad Meteorology]
Site of the Day for Monday, September 3, 2001 Bad Meteorology It is better to communicate good information than to offer misinformation in the name of good communication. from the website The List is loathe to assume that any of its enlightened members would actually be harboring any of the misapprehensions harpooned at this site. However, in case explorations in meteorology were not at the forefront of your studies, the remedy is at hand. Dr. Alistair B. Fraser, Professor of Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University has a burr under his kilt - the misinformation about weather foisted on an all too gullible public by such villains as TV weather broadcasters. To rectify this dismal situation, Dr. Fraser has constructed a site to dispel the fallacies which have crept into conventional acceptance. Check out the Bad Clouds, the Bad Rain and rest of the good professor's clarifications at: http://www.ems.psu.edu/%7Efraser/BadMeteorology.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 4, 2001 [Organized Home]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, September 4, 2001 Organized Home Are you up to your clavicle in an avalanche of paper, drowning in a tide of laundry, on the verge of declaring a domestic disaster because you can't find anything? Then this site might provide the inspiration and method you may need to reclaim your sanity and your sweat socks. Organize / Declutter / Simplify / Clean - from the website These are the watchwords of this site whose aim is to bring order and method to keeping your castle from falling into chaos. If chaos has become the normal state of affairs in your castle, then the OrganizedHome.com will help you bail out your metaphorical moat, and reorganize the bailey. From analyzing what type of hoarder you may be, to a plan for setting the kitchen to rights, this website offers sensible suggestions and practical procedures. http://organizedhome.com/index.shtml A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 5, 2001 [The Street]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, September 5, 2001 The Street The Street in question, is, of course, Wall Street. The Street.com is the web equivalent of a musical chestnut. However, practically all of the List's gentle members were having far too much fun watching their stocks split to grub around in the hard news of financial analysis. If it is not quite so much fun anymore, it might be time to read some clear-headed reporting. TheStreet.com provides you, individual and professional investors, with timely, to-the-point financial news and analysis you can use to succeed in today's markets. Updated before, during and after the bell by the best independent financial newsroom on the Web, our stories put you on the trading floor with some of the best financial minds in the business. Count on us to always call it like we see it -- with a fresh point of view even if it invites controversy. We're quick to identify when the playing field isn't level, such as reporting the tangled relationships among companies, the underwriters that help fund them and the analysts who rate them. And we have one of the most stringent policies in financial journalism on conflicts and disclosure, so we have no hidden agendas. - from the website The List does not want to speculate if some of the best financial minds watched their own portfolios tank over the past eight months. http://www.thestreet.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 14, 2001 [Emergency Relief and Information]
Site of the Day for Friday, September 14, 2001 Emergency Relief and Information This website from Yahoo contains extensive links to relief agencies working in New York City, as well as emergency contact numbers for airlines, government agencies and several companies which had a major presence in the World Trade Center. There are also links to survivor databases and a family and friends status database. The List wishes to offer its deepest condolences to any of its members who may have been particularly affected by these heinous acts, as well as to all who are suffering from the devastation which has occurred. http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 17, 2001 [Good Quotations]
Site of the Day for Monday, September 17, 2001 Good Quotations by Famous People I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) From Dr. Gabriel Robins of the University of Virginia comes a simple text website with a wonderful collection of aphorisms which the good professor has collected over the years. If you're working on a speech, looking for an interesting 'signature line' for your e-mail or simply in the mood for a bit of mental delight, this site may answer all these. If you are going through hell, keep going. - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) (Quotations from the website) Ramble over to the site and indulge in some of these thought-provoking quotations. http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~robins/quotes.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 20, 2001 [Washington Humane Society]
Site of the Day for Thursday, September 20, 2001 Washington (DC) Humane Society These are extraordinary times and because of this the List would like to divert the minds of its gentle members by suggesting a slightly different focus. The Washington Humane Society has one of the best websites in North America to showcase the animals in its shelter and in the private homes which foster these abandoned animals. Regularly updated and complete with photos of the animals in their care, the Washington Humane Society's website may suggest a few possibilities to the List's perceptive subscribers about the situation in their own communities. Don't miss the link to the Foster page. Although these particular links are directed to our canine friends, a browse through the entire site will reveal similar pages devoted to our feline companions. For inspiration of how ordinary individuals can make a difference to other creatures with which we share this good earth, trot along to http://washhumane.org/adopt/avldogs.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 26, 2001 [Epicurious]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, September 26, 2001 Epicurious Or as they say on the website, As into food as you are. This is surely another Internet chestnut but a fine website nevertheless. Simply run your cursor over the row of little headings for drop-down menus on food and recipe related topics. The List had to stop at that point and troop out for coffee and doughnuts. The site features an excellent search engine for recipes of every kind as well as reviews from correspondents who have actually made these dishes and pull no punches in their comments. A search for a recipe with even as pedestrian an ingredient as ramen noodles produced an interesting result. Those particularly enamored with the site can sign up for a free membership which will allows members to store favorite recipe finds on the site for easy retrieval. Waddle over to the website and find the perfect answer for tonight's dinner. http://www.epicurious.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 1, 2001 [Word for the Wise]
Site of the Day for Monday, October 1, 2001 Word for the Wise Word for the Wise [is] a popular radio program broadcast on public radio stations nationwide. The show offers a daily glimpse into the intriguing world of words and language. You can read transcripts of past shows from the months listed below, and as of August 2001 you can also listen to audio recordings of the program. - from the website The List offers this pleasant site as a soothing commencement to the week. Sponsored by the folks at Merriam-Webster, the website extends the opportunity for those outside the range of National Public Radio to read or listen to its weekday presentations. Stroll over to the website for a bit of gentle elucidation about words. http://www.m-w.com/wftw/wftw.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 2, 2001 [Glory of Chinese Printing]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, October 2, 2001 The Glory of Chinese Printing This website has been composed from an exhibit of ancient Chinese artifacts on loan from the Printing Museum of China. Tracing the development of printing in that civilization, the site is replete with detailed graphical images. The Glory of Chinese Printing provides to western eyes a fascinating view of the evolution of printing from an oriental perspective. For a soothing interlude of cultural enrichment, amble over to: http://www.cgan.com.hk/english/cpg/encontent.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 3, 2001 [GuideStar]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 3, 2001 GuideStar This website for The National Database of Non-profit Organizations (U.S.) can provide the information that many of the List's gentle members need to direct their contributions to worthy charitable agencies. Search GuideStar's database of more than 850,000 U.S. non-profit organizations. Disaster Relief Efforts: In the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, concerned citizens can contact one of more than 200 GuideStar Participants that assist victims of natural and other disasters. - from the website In the vast list of associations participating in the ongoing relief efforts, the List's subscribers may find a suitable charity to make a specific donation, with the assurance that their contribution will be used as they intend. In addition, this site provides the necessary data compiled from IRS records for thousands of non-profit groups so that charitable contributions can be appropriately channelled to legitimate organizations. For information on any American philanthropic agency, visit GuideStar at: http://www.guidestar.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 4, 2001 [IMDB]
Site of the Day for Thursday, October 4, 2001 IMDB.comThe Internet Movie Database IMDB.com - a name to remember. The Internet Movie Database has been around long enough (since 1990) to qualify as another of our Web chestnuts. However, in case some of the List's members have been spending most of their time at the Philosopher's Index, it may be necessary to bring this website to their notice. The core of our site is our search capabilities. We catalog all sorts of information on over 250,000 movies made since the dawn of cinema plus even more on over 900,000 people who helped make them. That 900,000 includes over 500,000 actors and actresses, nearly 50,000 directors, over 70,000 writers and a wide variety of other folks from producers to gaffers and everything in between. Then we take all that information, organize it into a cool structure, and make it possible for you to easily search and browse through it... FOR FREE. - from the website This is the place to go to track down obscure films and English language television broadcasts, as well as the current crop of Hollywood extravaganzas. The excellent search capability may spare you a sleepless night of wondering where you saw a particular actor in the past or what movie was the source of a specific quote. For a site worth a place in your bookmarked favorites, wing your way to the Internet Movie Database. http://www.imdb.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 5, 2001 [UselessKnowledge]
Site of the Day for Friday, October 5, 2001 Useless Knowledge UselessKnowledge.com is the best site on the web for Trivia, Quotes, Quizzes, Imponderables. An online index of more than 25,000 trivia tidbits, 9,000 quotations, tests, and useless facts. If it isn't here - it isn't Trivia. This is also your best spot for famous quotes. Trivia, Quotes, Quizzes, Imponderables. More than 25,000 trivia factoids, 9,000 quotations, tests, and useless facts. If it isn't here - it isn't Trivia. - from the website Since the List's members are such hard-working types, they must be gently persuaded to allow themselves an opportunity to while away a bit of time on a site of no particular socially redeeming content; Useless Knowledge is just fun. If one section fails to amuse, another of their myriad offerings probably will. Mosey along to the site and indulge yourself; you deserve it. http://www.uselessknowledge.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 18, 2001 [Opera Hater's Guide to Opera]
Site of the Day for Thursday, October 18, 2001 Opera Hater's Guide to Opera It is easy to forget that opera is an acquired taste - somewhat like enjoying spinach. Opera is an art form that is so complex that it takes awhile to really understand and appreciate it. One must be eased into opera, not thrust into it without any preparation. - from the website If you have always intended to have a bash at opera but just never got around to it here's a website where you can put up your feet and have an enjoyable read about dipping your toes in this musical pond. Gerald Lively's e-book on opera is a delightful introduction to what may be a challenging topic for some. Neither a purist nor a tyrant, Lively's gentle blandishments will have you humming bits of opera you didn't think you knew before the end of the Introduction. With a helpful audio guide and a list of composers and their best known works, this website is just what you didn't realize you had been looking for. Glide your way to the Opera Hater's Guide for a gentle approach to a compelling subject. http://www.wrkf.org/opera_hater_1.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 19, 2001 [Apostrophe Protection Society]
Site of the Day for Friday, October 19, 2001 The Apostrophe Protection Society The Apostrophe Protection Society was started in 2001 by John Richards, now its Chairman, with the specific aim of preserving the correct use of this currently much abused punctuation mark in all forms of text written in the English language. - from the website This is just the kind of site which delights the List: a website creator with a dark passion - in this case, for apostrophes - some wonderful examples of how to go terribly wrong with said apostrophe and a lively message board peopled with like-minded individuals. It's simply perfect for a Friday but don't blame the List if you find yourself compulsively dashing off messages to the forum at 2:00 am. Giggle your way to the site and take a 'dekko'. http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 22, 2001 [Guess the TV Show or Movie Game]
Site of the Day for Monday, October 22, 2001 Guess the TV Show or Movie Game Not up to much more than twirling your cowlick today? Have a bash at playing this trivial but amusing little game. It's just what it states: one mentally chooses a TV show or movie. The computer opponent tries to guess, through a series of questions, what the show is. The List was frightfully surprised after a very long series of questions (to which one simply responds yes or no - this is not quantum physics) many of which appeared to be way off base, to find itself trumped, so to speak, by the computer. If this is a particularly grim Monday, indulge yourself at this website. You may even find it lightens your day just a bit. http://www.guessthename.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 24, 2001 [Guide to the Quantum World]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 24, 2001 Guide to the Quantum World Once upon a time, Newton prevailed, and the world was a safe place for all of us. Will we ever be able to teleport people to faraway places? It all depends on the strange uncertainties of the quantum world. Can quantum particles really communicate over vast distances in an instant, or are we missing something? Weird quantum connections won't let you break Einstein's ultimate speed limit. But they will help you keep a secret. How do you detect a bomb so sensitive that a single photon will set it off - without blowing yourself up? - from the website These intriguing speculations and more from The New Scientist online make for fascinating reading. Clearly written and lucidly presented, this is a great website for the non-scientist. Don't overlook the link to the article on parallel universes. Leap your way to the site for some startling ideas. http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/quantum/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 25, 2001 [Atlas of Cyberspaces]
Site of the Day for Thursday, October 25, 2001 Atlas of Cyberspaces An interesting and at times visually arresting website with an array of images which may leave the List's gentle members either hopelessly baffled or gratifyingly enlightened. This is an atlas of maps and graphic representations of the geographies of the new electronic territories of the Internet, the World-Wide Web and other emerging Cyberspaces. These maps of Cyberspaces - cybermaps - help us visualise and comprehend the new digital landscapes beyond our computer screen, in the wires of the global communications networks and vast online information resources. The cybermaps, like maps of the real-world, help us navigate the new information landscapes, as well being objects of aesthetic interest. They have been created by 'cyber-explorers' of many different disciplines, and from all corners of the world. - from the website Trek your way to the Atlas; the traceroute page may prove to be a stimulating diversion. http://www.cybergeography.org/atlas/atlas.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 29, 2001 [Polar Bear Fan Club]
Site of the Day for Monday, October 29, 2001 Polar Bear Fan Club Here is a fan club for people who loathe fan clubs, which may include most of the List's discerning members. This website will lead you gently into the week without upsetting your equilibrium. As far as we know, this is the only Polar Bear Fan Club currently on the internet, so come in and have a look around. There are many photos to look at, and this is also the home of the Polar Bear Mailing List. There are some Polar Bear jokes which may make you chuckle, and links to other Polar Bear sites on the net. Put simply - this is the Polar Bear site on the net. - from the website One bit of fascinating information is the data on the annual polar bear migration in the late autumn in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. If you think polar bears are captivating, then this may be the wildlife holiday for you. Lumber your way to the website and don't overlook the polar bear cartoons under the Humour link. http://www.polarbear.org.uk/index.shtml A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] November 5, 2001 [MacOS Rumors]
Site of the Day for Friday, November 9, 2001 GoodThings ... [W]e believe that by celebrating and supporting goodthings we inspire more of them. We started GoodThings as a virtual sandbox for people wanting to get together to create things that make a difference, a virtual front porch for people wanting to get together to share positive, constructive, creative ideas . Imagine an ongoing conversation about the goodthings going on in the world. That's what gets us out of bed every morning, and we're glad you're here. Each week, we give you access to the life's goodthings through inspiring, refreshing stories and tips on what you can do to make a difference. But what's a goodthing? We've covered everything from progressive workplaces and community organizations bridging the digital divide to mother-daughter bonding adventures, extraordinary animal shelters, and personal heroes. - from the website This is a website that's just darn nice, one which will cast a bit of sunlight on an otherwise dreary day. If you are feeling dismayed by the stygian gloom of current events, GoodThings may help you alter your perspective. Bounce your way to: http://www.goodthings.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] November 21, 2001 [EarthEasy]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, November 21, 2001 EarthEasy The List offers a site which may make most of us feel guilty, in one way or another. Are you a devotee of natural fiber clothing? Modern cotton farming uses more pesticides than any other non-food crop. Using disposable diapers for your wee ones? 10,000 tons of disposable diapers go into landfills each day and can take up to 500 years to decompose. Enjoying a hamburger for lunch? Almost half the grain grown in the U.S. is used for livestock, which also uses half the water consumption in the country. Just having a cup of coffee? Sun grown coffee has accounted for a 20% decline in migratory bird populations in the last ten years, due to habitat loss. (all data from the website) Don't despair; EarthEasy has alternative suggestions. This visually pleasing and thoughtfully designed site from author Greg Seaman strives to help us reduce our impact on the earth's resources; bring more simplicity to our lives; help us spend less and enjoy more; bring us closer to nature. - from the website With practical suggestions for saving energy, for family and earth friendly recreation, recipes of benefit to your health as well as the earth's, there is much to be learned from this website which conveys the knowledge of someone who has cheerfully lived in an earth friendly way for twenty years. Actually, that's the operative word for this site - it's cheerful. So chirp your way over to the website, collect a few facts and perhaps even make a few changes. Shade coffee, anyone? http://eartheasy.com/homepage.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] September 28, 2001 [Winkey]
Site of the Day for Friday, September 28, 2001 Software of the Month WinKey You thought the Windows key was useless? The List would like to suggest to its tired members a small but practical utility program to reduce arm stress caused by extensive mouse use. Start your favorite applications, folders and Web pages instantly by using your own Windows key shortcuts with WinKey! This FREE shell extension allows you to define keyboard shortcuts with the Windows key. You can use almost any key combination and create shortcuts to system folders such as My Computer, Network Neighborhood, Dial-Up Networking, Control Panel and Recycle Bin. - from the website Naturally, WinKey can be set up to access favorite applications as well. The List relies on WinKey + n to open Netscape for its rambles round the Net and Winkey + 8 to open its favorite text editor for stripping HTML code. The program is neither adware nor spyware but a straightforward freeware utility. The website offers handy screenshots of the application so potential users can have a look at the interface without having to download it first. Do your arm a favor and check it out at: http://www.copernic.com/winkey/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] November 29, 2001 [Amazing Race Forum]
Site of the Day for Thursday, November 29, 2001 The Amazing Race Forum Confess! Many of the List's gentle members have disdained reality TV programs like Survivor and Temptation Island. However, The Amazing Race, with its whirlwind dash across the globe, requiring ordinary people to bungee jump into an African ravine and creep through a tiger enclosure in Thailand has caught your fancy. You have secretly been watching The Amazing Race. Because you have kept that shocking little fact closely hidden from your nearest and dearest, you have no one to discuss it with. The List quite understands and has ferreted out to find the very best forum for The Amazing Race on the web. While there are quite a few message boards for this TV program, the posters on the RealityTVfans.com - Amazing Race forum are generally both civil and interesting. Think of it as a virtual water cooler. (However, the List has been caught out before in recommending polite message boards which promptly degenerated into belligerent free-for-alls.) With that caveat in mind, sprint over to The Amazing Race Forum and see what others are saying about last night's episode. http://forums.realitytvfans.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=listforum=DC ForumID74conf=DCConfID2 If the above URL wraps in your e-mail program, enter it all on ONE line in your browser. A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] November 30, 2001 [Mozilla]
Site of the Day for Friday, November 30, 2001 Software of the Month - Mozilla Many of the List's gentle members using Internet Explorer have become increasingly irate with its shortcomings but have felt there was not much in the way of alternatives. Some have turned to Opera which has its own detractors. Netscape is often considered an option until one is confronted with the 18+ MB download. The List has another suggestion - Mozilla. Based on the same Gecko rendering engine used by Netscape, this open source browser can do it all, from e-mail to Usenet groups to browsing with all the attendant bells and whistles. There's even a choice of user interfaces - modern or classic. Currently at version 0.9.6, it's rapidly moving up to the holy grail of version 1.0. Its superior bookmark editing capabilities make organizing your favorite sites much easier than with either Internet Explorer or Netscape. In addition, the hunt for elusive cookies buried somewhere in the subterranean depths of your hard drive is a thing of the past with Mozilla. Cookies are easily user controlled by the Cookie Manager under the Tasks Menu. The download size is just over 9 MB or half the size of Netscape Communicator and is available for Windows, Linux and the Mac. Think of it as a better Netscape, without the bloat. Stomp your way to the website and check out this alternative for breezing round the net. http://www.mozilla.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 8, 2001 [Andante]
Site of the Day for Monday, October 8, 2001 Andante A special greeting to all the Canadians on the list who are celebrating Thanksgiving today - may your holiday be filled with much warmth and happiness. This rich and rewarding site offers classical music lovers not only streaming audio but a truly amazing wealth of reference material as well. A mere sampling of the sources include The Concise Grove Dictionary of Music, The New Kobbe's Opera Book as well as the New York Review of Books classical music coverage from 1963 onwards. However, Andante presents its visitors with far more than simply reference sources. Current concerts from a musical calendar that covers the world, as well as a magazine section of articles on the varied facets of the world of classical music may be explored at the site. This website has further ambitions; it hopes ultimately to become the definitive online reference for classical music worldwide, combining rich educational content with topic-specific search and navigation tools, [bringing] together the existing educational resources of the world=92s greatest music organizations, allowing them to coordinate their efforts using the Andante site, [and to] fulfill the needs of educators and parents by providing free downloads, directories of music education resources and standards, listings of educational events and programs, personalized research assistance, continuous joint curriculum development, and much more. - from the website The List enjoyed a charming Hayden Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Hob. VIIb:1 while perusing the site - it is always a relief to know precisely what is being broadcast, so the inclusion of the record label and catalogue number as well as the performer and composition is a great boon. Soar over to Andante.com for an eminently satisfying musical experience. http://www.andante.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 9, 2001 [Leaking Electricity]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, October 9, 2001 Leaking Electricity Don't be alarmed! The leaking electricity term, although now considered to be technically incorrect, refers to energy consumed by appliances when they are switched off or not performing their principal functions. - from the website In other words, this is electrical wastage caused by many common household appliances which rely on standby electricity for some facet of their operation, such as the use of LED displays and instant on capabilities and which consume about 5 % of residential electricity consumption in the U.S. Now the List's energy-conscious members can be alarmed. This website contains the text of the results from the investigations on leaking electricity or standby power in the USA presented at a symposium in Italy, by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Plug yourself into the presentation at: http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/reports/40909/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 10, 2001 [Epinions]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 10, 2001 Epinions It's time for another Internet chestnut. If you haven't encountered Epinions.com yet you may be in for a bit of a surprise. This is the ultimate review site. Are you in the market for a new printer, a snow blower, dishwasher, anything? Dissatisfied with your baby stroller, ISP or lawn mower? Discover if others love or hate this item too. This is the place where ordinary folks write the reviews of products they own and use, or possibly used to own, before they tossed that lemon into the trash. There are reviews of simply thousands of products. If some of the List's gentle members feel strongly about consumer items making their lives blissful or nightmarish, they may register at the site and become an Epinions contributor as well. A reviewer may be from any country and Epinions will actually pay for these efforts. Become a more informed consumer and get the over the fence word on products and services at: http://www.epinions.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] October 11, 2001 [AmeriStat]
Site of the Day for Thursday, October 11, 2001 AmeriStat One stop source for U.S. population data. - from the website Writing a paper? Curious about American population trends? In need of a reference for U.S. population data? This website may provide you with all the information you need. The most recent census data is being made available at the site and contains such interesting nuggets as: During the 1990s, the combined minority population in the United States grew at 13 times the rate of the non-Hispanic white population. Some say that this signals an impending power shift and the transition to a truly multicultural nation. But growth rates are only part of the story. Only 7 percent of U.S. households reflect prime time families like the Cleavers or the Simpsons: Married couples with children, in which only the husband works. - from the website This is both an interesting site and a valuable resource; it's well worth a bookmark. Discover the site at: http://www.ameristat.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 5, 2001 [Ghostsites]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, December 5, 2001 Ghostsites This exhibit - The Museum of E-Failure - is an attempt to actively preserve the home pages of sites that will probably disappear in the next few months. Our goal is not to laugh at these failed enterprises, but to preserve documentary images - as many as possible - before all traces of their existence are deleted from history's view. It is my hope that these screenshots may serve as a reminder of the glory, folly, and historically unique design sensibilities of the Web's Great Gilded Age (1995-2001). - from the website With almost 900 sites in its collection, website author Steve Baldwin is making a valiant effort to record the dot.com images which once beckoned us to these former sites. From the well-known Garden.com to the obscure Metricom.com, this web project is a sad reminder of more heady days on the Internet, when chimerical visions of easy fortunes lured the adventurous to set up shop on the web. Wander through the images of this modern day online gold rush at: http://www.disobey.com/ghostsites/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 6, 2001 [SuperCroc]
Site of the Day for Thursday, December 6, 2001 SuperCroc Did you miss the announcement of its discovery? The List features many worthy sites but often times worthy becomes synonymous with dreary. Today's website may not exactly be worthy but it is the antithesis of lackluster. This great site, with a terrific design, displays a true enthusiasm for its subject. Beginning with a skipable Flash introduction, it transports the visitor to the world of SuperCroc, as it is familiarly known, although the List's knowledgeable members may refer to it by its more formal title, sarcosuchus imperator. Hop over to the website to get the details on this 40 foot, 17,000 pound (no, that's not a typo) prehistoric crocodile who prowled the earth 110 million years ago. http://www.supercroc.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 7, 2001 [Pearl Harbor]
Site of the Day for Friday, December 7, 2001 Pearl Harbor: The 60th Anniversary December 7th this year marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most poignant and somber days in our history, a date President Roosevelt declared at the time to be one that would forever live in infamy. Sadly, this is a phrase that has also found itself in the headlines again, 60 years later. It was of course the date of Japan=92s devastating and deadly attack on Pearl Harbor. 60 years later ceremonies of remembrance will take place across the United States. The President and U.S. military chiefs will gather to honor the Americans who died in the attack. - from the website This website offers an overview of the Pearl Harbor attack, as well as a more detailed historical account of the circumstances leading to December 7th. Photos are interspersed throughout the website. Also included is the text of Franklin Roosevelt's Infamy speech, as well as links to other Pearl Harbor websites. Brush up your history on this day of remembrance at: http://www.aviation100.com/web04/pearlharbor/index2.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 10, 2001 [NutriWatch]
Site of the Day for Monday, December 10, 2001 NutriWatch Your Guide to Sensible Nutrition Contrary to accepted practices, the List would like to direct its gentle members to a nutrition site before the holiday gourmandizing begins. This website, under the aegis of Quackwatch.com., will provide comprehensive information about nutrition and food safety, including full-text copies or links to source documents that are important to educators, students, and journalists. Our other activities will include: Analysis of health claims made for nutrition-related products; warning about inappropriate claims; reporting illegal claims for products to regulatory agencies; helping people seek legal redress against dietary supplement companies. - from the website This text website really does have the straight goods on nutrition and pulls no punches. After reading such essays as Confessions of a Former Women's Magazine Writer, you may want to consign most media food articles to the category of Junk Science. However, if you are determined to stay on the cusp of scientific nutrition data, this site is a valuable resource. If you can bear the weight of yet another mailing list, NutriWatch will be happy to add you to its list of subscribers for its weekly newsletter. Prowl over to NutriWatch for a wealth of material which cuts through the nutrition myths. http://www.nutriwatch.org/index.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 11, 2001 [For the Love of LEDS]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, December 11, 2001 For the Love of LEDS What comes to your mind when you hear somebody talking about LEDs? If you're like most people, you probably think of those dim red or yellowish-green lights on the fronts of stereos and the red digits in alarm clocks. This website was put here to hopefully change your mind about these small miracles of quantum technology. For no longer is the LED some dim little indicator light - and no longer do they only come in red or puke green. Today's LEDs can be found in just about every color of the spectrum, and in the invisible regions at each end too. They even come in white, plus they last 100,000 hours or more before they need to be replaced! Today's LEDs are bright enough to illuminate an entire room, and are no longer just a dim red light on a stereo. - from the website This is the kind of site which leaves the List in wide-eyed amazement. Craig Johnson's LED site demonstrates once again how the web provides a medium for an ordinary individual with a passion and a purpose to reach vast numbers in order to inform and enlighten. Is this a mere technological chestnut to many of the List's gentle members? Perhaps the developments in Light Emitting Diodes has passed under your radar. If that is the case, you are in for a bit of a surprise. Slide over to the website for an intriguing display. http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 12, 2001 [Everything about Kwanzaa]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, December 12, 2001 Everything about Kwanzaa During the holiday month of December, the List presents another event looming large on some calendars - Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. - from the website This website presents a concise overview of the Kwanzaa holiday, including its origins, special symbols used during its celebration and suggestions for incorporating traditional items and colours to enhance the festival. In addition, this site is eminently suitable for older children in the family. Wend your way to the website for information about a holiday celebrated by millions - Kwanzaa. http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 14, 2001 [David's World of the Useless]
Site of the Day for Friday, December 14, 2001 David's World of the Useless It's Friday; lighten up. No, this site would never be included in a list of worthy websites. However, that doesn't stop the List from adding this entirely trivial page to its inimitable collection of Websites from People With Too Much Time on Their Hands where some of the very best sites reside. The first major category at this site appears to be the Top Ten Useless Words but the List is merely guessing on this one, since it is implied but not stated. However the category is thought of by its creator, it does feature an ongoing ranking of words, including such delights as gusset and jujube. Further along is an intriguing list of words not found in the dictionary according to dict.org. Not content with words alone, the site features a Virtual WeightLoss Plan and a fortune teller by the name of Mystic Morag. Leap to the lighter side at: http://www.personal.u-net.com/~westwood/david/david.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 18, 2001 [Tropical Slide Show]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, December 18, 2001 Tropical Slide Show These are the Halcyon Days, the seven days before and after the Winter Solstice, a time of such tranquillity that the mythical bird, the halcyon, was said to nest upon the seas. If the week before Christmas is not even in the same neighborhood as halcyon for the List's gentle members, then take a breather at The Tropical Slide Show, where you will not only be able to luxuriate in wonderful photos of tropical beaches but where you can download some of the best tropical beach wallpaper online. The List highly recommends this site for its winter weary members and relies on it to get through the gloom of northern winters, by using some of its serene photos as desktop wallpaper. This website offers an array of scenes from Caribbean beaches stretching from Aruba to Saint Lucia guaranteed to soothe even the most frayed of pre-holiday nerves. Swan over the site and just breathe deeply: http://uweb.superlink.net/rwilmott/slide.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 19, 2001 [EurekAlert!]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, December 19, 2001 EurekAlert! The List has received a request from one of its gentle members for a Junk Science site - no, not a site where they get it terribly wrong but rather a site featuring the latest in scientific news, which all too frequently has to be suitably revised a few years down the road. EurekAlert! seems to fulfill these requirements to a nicety. EurekAlert! is an online press service created by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The primary goal of EurekAlert! is to provide a forum where research institutions, universities, government agencies, corporations and the like can distribute science-related news to reporters and news media. The secondary goal of EurekAlert! is to archive these press releases and make them available to the public in an easily retrievable system. - from the website This is a excellent resource for popular science discoveries. It's so good, in fact, that the List recommends to its gentle members with an interest in such topics to bookmark it as stop on the daily web round. Clicking on one of the topic links brings up all the recent news releases in precis form, with a clickable link to expanded information at an external site. Leap over to the website for your daily Eureka. http://www.eurekalert.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 20, 2001 [Origins of the Compass Rose]
Site of the Day for Thursday, December 20, 2001 Origins of the Compass Rose The List knows some of its gentle members will be heaving a small sigh of contentment not to be reminded of the upcoming holiday by another website. This single web page is a brief but thorough explanation of how the familiar compass rose came into being. The compass rose has appeared on charts and maps since the 1300's when the portolan ['port to land' ed.] charts first made their appearance. - from the website Discover the origins of the terms compass rose and boxing the compass and don't miss the truly helpful listing of all 32 compass points at the very bottom of the page. Navigate your way to the website while considering the gift of a small compass for that annoying 'person who has everything' on your gift list. http://www.gisnet.com/notebook/comprose.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 21, 2001 [Solstice]
Site of the Day for Friday, December 21, 2001 Solstice Happy Winter Solstice! Today marks the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere. To illuminate this date on both scientific and historical levels, the List presents an exceptional website to bring its gentle members up to speed. Candlegrove's light first glimmered on the Internet in 1995, when information about winter solstice was very limited on the Web. Since then, it has become one of the definitive Web resources about the ancient origins of the winter holiday season. . . Five thousand years of human history--maybe more--have enfolded this season in rich garb--many layers of celebration, folklore and tradition. Here's where you get to unwrap the gift. - from the website This delightful and enlightening site presents engrossing material about the solstice, including a lucid scientific explanation of how ancient peoples were able to determine the solstice, from a visitor from the Physics Department of Brown University. Not to be missed is a link to Newgrange, a megalithic Irish burial mound, which predates the pyramids, and its fascinating relationship to the solstice. In addition, the site includes ancient solstice customs from cultures around the world. Expand your horizons and enjoy the Solstice at: http://www.candlegrove.com/solstice.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 24, 2001 [A Victorian Christmas]
Site of the Day for Monday, December 24, 2001 A Victorian Christmas The List is not going to babble about simpler times, in suggesting this charming website. Christmas for the Victorians had its own complications. When so many elements of the holiday were made at home, they must have had a fairly hectic schedule in getting so many essentials ready in time. If they ran out of glue for the walnut shell tree ornaments late at night, there were no stores with handy extended shopping hours. However the reality may have been, the cozy images presented at this delightful website do suggest a Christmas created by the family. With wonderful 19th century tree decorations and great Christmas desserts, along with gift suggestions for the 19th century man and toys for the children, this website is memorable holiday diversion. Revel in a Christmas of another age at: http://www.victoriana.com/christmas/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 25, 2001 [Wassail Page]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, December 25, 2001 The Wassail Page - Christmas Day I have created these pages to aid in my yearly celebration of a festive Wassail and to spread the good news of these customs. We hold this event the weekend or so before Christmas when all can gather- in any case - Mid December or so. We do it a second time to wave good bye to Christmas on January 6: Epiphany. We do this to give our credit cards a rest, get away from the malls and shops, and search, seek out and find the true celebration. Perhaps we should call this a Credit Card Wassail! and dip them in the drink to give us luck in paying them off in the next year! We also seek the true revelry and rant so absent from modern celebration. We seek an older time when the human spirit shouted for joy in the winter creating a festive gift which could not be purchased and could hardly be wrapped. - from the website Conjure up your own version of the Wassail tradition with the assistance of the extensive resources from this spirited website. With food and drink recipes suitable for the occasion, along with a repertoire of traditional songs, as well information on every conceivable element needed for your own Wassail, this jolly website is a huge repository of material. Stroll your way to the site for a view of a tradition worth rekindling. http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5567/wassail.html The List wishes all its gentle members a happy Christmas season. A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 27, 2001 [National Gallery]
Site of the Day for Thursday, December 27, 2001 National Gallery Enjoying Christmas vacation this week? The List has places for you to go. The National Gallery's permanent collection spans the period from about 1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings. The collection contains over 2,300 paintings by many of the world's most famous artists. The National Gallery's permanent collection and current long-term loans are all illustrated and described in the Collection On-line. The National Gallery's permanent collection and current long-term loans are all illustrated and described in the Collection On-line. - from the website If the List's gentle members were on a package tour to London right now, the first stop might be the National Gallery, home to one of the world's great art collections. Forget about aching feet; sit back and view the masterpieces online. Just as trying to 'do' the National Gallery in one trip is a fruitless quest, so too is a single visit to its website. With the entire collection online and nicely organized, this website is worth more than a single visit. Put your feet up and soak up a century or two of outstanding art at http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/collection/default.htm A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] December 31, 2001 [Software of the Month]
Site of the Day for Monday, December 31, 2001 Software of the Month - Clipomatic This month's software is a teeny-tiny program - 96 Kb zipped (why did they bother?) which may prove as indispensable to the List's gentle members as it is to the List. Relying heavily on copy/paste operations to move text between applications, the List had worked its way through a virtual forest of freeware to find a single application which would allow it to do one simple thing - copy a number of different selections to the clipboard in one program and then paste these selections individually in another one. There was one caveat; these operations had to be accessible from the keyboard, without employing the mouse. There are a legion of freeware clipboard utilities available but some are large and unnecessarily complicated while others require 'mousing' to get them in gear. The List was about to abandon the hunt as fruitless, when it chanced upon exactly what it had been looking for - Clipomatic. It offers 10 or more clipboards and uses the Windows keyboard shortcut of 'Control C' for copying, while another keyboard shortcut brings up the list of stored items. From there it's a simple matter of a single keyboard number or letter to paste the selection. Remarkably, for such a small program, it has a few other features as well, like the ability to retain what was placed on the clipboards either between sessions or permanently, the latter coming in handy for boilerplate text. It can also be programmed by the user to display the current date in whatever format you fancy. It can also store a group of selections as a set which can be called up for later use, such as HTML codes. If you are in the market for a handy and useful substitute for the woefully limited Windows Clipboard, then Clipomatic may just the thing. See for yourself at: http://www.mlin.net/Clipomatic.shtml A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 1, 2002 [Calendar]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, January 1, 2002 Calendar No, the List is not about to send its gentle members willy-nilly to a do-it-yourself calendar creation site. Instead, ever mindful of possible hangovers from Hogmanay celebrations, the List offers a straightforward text website which presents an excellent, albeit somewhat technical, overview of the development of calendars from around the world, or quite possibly, more than you ever wanted to know about calendars. This information is reprinted from the Explanatory Supplement to the Astronomical Almanac, P. Kenneth Seidelmann, editor, with permission from University Science Books, Sausalito, CA. - reference for this material from the website Since it is only the West and the far-flung Antipodes which are celebrating the New Year today, it is of some interest to note that billions of the planet's inhabitants are blithely ignoring these festivities because their calendars march to a different drum. Discover how our own calendar developed as well as calendars followed by other cultures; with this in-depth examination, you may never look at a calendar in the same way again. http://astro.nmsu.edu/~lhuber/leaphist.html The List wishes all its members a serene and healthy New Year. A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 2, 2002 [The Euro]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 2, 2002 The Euro On 1 January 2002 the euro banknotes and coins [were] put into circulation. This official website offers you all the information related to this momentous occasion . . . the largest monetary changeover the world has ever seen. - from the website This extensive website offers an extensive array of information about the introduction of Europe's new currency, which will be used at the outset, in twelve member states, including a map and listing of the participating countries. If you are planning a European junket or are a resident of one the adopting countries, this site provides helpful material about the transition period, currency conversion tables as well as a history of how the Euro came into being. It also provides material on how the various countries will be handling issues with respect to their old currencies. Discover the facts about this historic event, affecting the daily lives of millions at: http://www.euro.ecb.int/en.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 3, 2002 [Quit Smoking, Control Weight]
Site of the Day for Thursday, January 3, 2002 You Can Control Your Weight as You Quite Smoking Just in case a few of the List's gentle members have Quit Smoking on their list of New Year's Resolutions, here is a useful site to answer some common concerns. If you want to stop smoking but are worried about gaining weight, this brochure may help you. Many ex-smokers do gain a few pounds, but only a few gain a lot of weight. The best action you can take to improve your health is to quit smoking. Smoking is much more harmful to your health than gaining a few pounds. Making some simple changes, like developing healthier eating and physical activity habits, should help you control your weight gain when you quit smoking. - from the website This site will arm you with a multitude of facts about both food and cigarettes and offers helpful and encouraging suggestions on both topics. For example, according to the site, the craving for a cigarette lasts only five minutes, which might be handy to know if you're having a really bad day. If you're taking the plunge, check out the website; if you don't need it, recommend it to a gasping friend. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/quitsmok/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 3, 2002 [The Why Files]
Site of the Day for Friday, January 4, 2002 The Why Files or Fun with Science First published on the World Wide Web in February of 1996, The Why Files blazed an early path to web popularity by providing cogent, accurate and often droll explanations of the science and technology that underlie the news of the day. From the how-to of cloning to the hidden secrets of mosquitoes, The Why Files has successfully made science more available to the public through in-depth but accessible articles about science and how it affects everyday life. Produced at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, . . .The Why Files format consists of alternating weekly features that key off developments that make headlines. Features are cataloged in an easily searchable archive and are regularly updated to keep pace with new developments in science. The site also offers a Cool Science Image feature and gallery with pictures obtained from the front lines of science, images infrequently or rarely seen in traditional popular media. - from the website Glide over to this engaging site, suitable for one of your permanent stops on a weekly circuit round the web. http://whyfiles.org A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 7, 2002 [Starmatt Astrophotography]
Site of the Day for Monday, January 07, 2002 Starmatt Astrophotography Matt BenDaniel's stunningly beautiful Astrophotography site is just what the List ordered for its world-weary members. If the trials and terrors of terra firma are weighing heavily on your spirit, take a refreshing look towards the heavens from this spectacular website. BenDaniel's photography has been featured on NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day and has found its way to astronomy textbooks as well. The Gallery of images is breathtaking. A particularly useful feature on some of the webpages is the superimposed star chart which appears if you do a mouseover across the image. For serious photographers on the List, equipment and technical specifications are listed to the right of each image, which can make interesting reading for non-photographers, as well, since BenDaniel includes such data as distance (in light years, naturally), exposure time, location, weather conditions and equipment used for the shot, including the telescope. Linger for a while at a website which brings visions from light years away and luxuriate in the wonder and awe of the universe at: http://people.ne.mediaone.net/mbendaniel/index.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 8, 2002 [UN Wire]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, January 8, 2002 Site of the Day UN Wire UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation and its sister organization, the Better World Fund, which are dedicated to supporting United Nations efforts on behalf of the environment, population stabilization and children's health. . . [O]ur primary mission is to provide a concise summary of UN-related news appearing around the world. . . UN Wire is produced independently by National Journal Group, [of] Washington, DC. - from the website Keep informed of the involvement and concerns of the United Nations at this site, which is updated daily. If you want the facts about UN intervention in any global crisis, UN Wire will keep you au courant with the news. Journey to the United Nations Wire for global information. http://www.unwire.org/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 9, 2002 [American Veterinary Assoc]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 9, 2002 American Veterinary Association Fido misbehaving? Fluffy not himself? This informative website, from the folks you rely on in an emergency, is replete with advice about the common concerns experienced by many pet owners. From how to select a new animal companion to advice on dealing with the loss of a beloved pet, this site provides helpful information. In addition, it also includes guidelines to help chose a veterinarian as well as material on a career in veterinary science. Naturally, in a site from the American Veterinary Association, there is accurate information about a number of preventable infectious diseases. Don't miss the Paws for Pets link which has pertinent material on seasonal considerations if you and your animal companion live in a cold climate. Bound over to the website for valuable guidance about caring for your pet. http://www.avma.org/care4pets/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 16, 2002 [National Disaster Search Dog Foundation]
Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 16, 2002 The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation The List confesses its helpless devotion to dogs. With that in mind the List's gentle members may forgive another canine site with a broader purpose. Disasters happen. Earthquakes shake down homes and apartments, tornadoes knock down buildings, and bombs reduce huge office buildings to rubble. The dogs who search out victims in these collapsed structures are called Disaster Search Dogs.Disaster Search Dogs, of all the fine dogs who are a service to humankind, are the only ones at this time who are trained to and test at rigorous national certification standards. Because of anticipated earthquakes, this type of training began in California, patterned after previously developed Swiss methods. - from the website Discover more about the dogs and their handlers whose presence and untiring efforts at scenes of devastation remain so vividly in our minds. Stride over to the website for an overview of the organization which helps train these courageous canines. http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/ps/nelpag.html A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] Administrative Notice
Administrative Notice Site of the Day has been hosted through the kind offices of Alan S. Harrell, to whom we offer our thanks. However, it has become necessary to find a new host for the List. The kindly folks at FreeLists.org have accepted Site of the Day for inclusion among the excellent mailing lists hosted by their organization. During the course of this coming weekend, therefore, the Site of the Day will be moving to its new home. Naturally, the List hopes this will go smoothly but expects to encounter the inevitable techno glitches. If all does go well, the List members should receive their usual List post on Monday, January 21, 2002. All details regarding the transition to the new hosting service will be handled by the List Administration. Its gentle members need do nothing. However - **IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE SITE OF THE DAY ON MONDAY** please send an e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and your subscription difficulty will be taken care of immediately. Our new host offers the usual offices of being able to manage subscription services either by e-mail or at the website: http://www.freelists.org/sotd This website information will be included in each Site of the Day post. In addition, Freelists.org offers the option of vacation mode, which may prove a convenience to some of the List's subscribers. Any questions regarding this change may be sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tomorrow will be the last regular post under the generous auspices of Alan S. Harrell. The List looks forward to greeting all subscribers with its Site of the Day offering on Monday from its new host, FreeLists.org. A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
[SotD] January 18, 2002 [Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest]
Site of the Day for Friday, January 18, 2002 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest The List has found the very thing to enliven the winter blahs which some of its gentle members may be experiencing - a fiction writing contest, sponsored by an august institution of higher learning. This is no ordinary contest however. At the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest . . . www. means Wretched Writers Welcome. Since 1982 the English Department at San Jose State University has sponsored the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, a whimsical literary competition that challenges entrants to compose the opening sentence to the worst of all possible novels. The contest (hereafter referred to as the BLFC) was the brainchild (or Rosemary's baby) of Professor Scott Rice, whose graduate school excavations unearthed the source of the line It was a dark and stormy night. Sentenced to write a seminar paper on a minor Victorian novelist, he chose the man with the funny hyphenated name, Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, who was best known for perpetrating The Last Days of Pompeii, . . . and--not least--Paul Clifford, whose famous opener has been plagiarized repeatedly by the cartoon beagle Snoopy. - from the website The website itself is no mere recitation of the contest rules, although it does contain all the pertinent data. There is a carillon of delightful trivia, with attendant links to relevant sites. You may feel so chuffed after spending some time there that you, too, may become one of the entrants. Scrawl your way to this witty and beguiling website for an upbeat to your Friday. http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/ A.M. Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] SotD Ashlists archives - http://www.mail-archive.com/site-of-the-day@ashlists.org/ SotD Website - http://www.ashlists.org/sotd/ To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the BODY type: unsubscribe site-of-the-day
