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1. Yahoo!

Yahoo

is your Online Free Treasure Room! An outstanding search engine (especially

for “official” websites), it also provides a cornucopia of free

services: free email, maps, Yellow Pages, games, shopping, news, finance,

sports, live chat — the list just goes on and on and on! By far (in our

opinion), Yahoo is the best site on the Web!

2

Google

We

believe Google is simply the best tool on the Web for finding just about

anything (except possibly “official” websites). It is screamingly

fast, sleek, streamlined, and as comprehensive as a search tool can be.

3

Amazon.com

Amazon is nothing less than a revolution in how the world shops. It is

a huge step forward in the achievement of an ideal competitive market.

It is user-friendly, vast, and reliable.

4

About.com

About.com breaks up the Web into major subject areas with a volunteer

human host for each of them. It helps you sift out the wheat from the

chaff on an enormous range of subjects.

5

Bartleby.com

Much of the greatest literature in the history of humankind will be found

in full text form (and free of charge) at this amazing site. In addition,

many useful reference tools are here (also free!)

6

Google

Groups

Formerly

“DejaNews”, Google Groups is a glorious experiment in free speech!

This oceanic database of over 800 million posted “Usenet” messages

from people all over the globe constitutes the largest bulletin board

in the history of the world! It’s fully searchable, and you can post your

own messages free of charge. (Tip: don’t use your primary email address

in your posts! To avoid spam, use a temporary email address.)

7

Google

News

A

bold endeavor in online journalism, Google News provides you hundreds

of news sources (typically) for each of the major stories of the day.

Just find the story that interests you on the main page, and you will

see something like “227 related” or “535 related”

just beneath it. Click this to see the extensive range of news sources

available for the story you are after! (Its database of past news is also

searchable.)

8

CNN

For

fast-breaking news and responsible journalism, it’s hard to beat CNN.

And the text content at this site is mostly free!

9

EBay

Ebay

is the world’s biggest, longest-running garage sale, as well as its most

extensive auction house. Buy, sell, browse, bid, and be amazed at what

you find at this wonderful site!

10

Download.com

If

you love software treasure-hunting, Download.com is the site for you!

This massive and well-rounded collection of shareware (try-before-you-buy)

and freeware (totally free software) is fully searchable and sortable.

And there’s no wait for a package in the mail: download it NOW, install

it, and take it for a test drive!

11

Craigslist.org

Craigslist.org is a daring bulletin board system directed toward the major

cities in the US, Canada, the UK, and (soon) other countries. The magical

distinction of Craigslist is its use of anonymous email forwarding: your

email address is invisible to the public. A pointer (which expires afterseveral days) forwards all responses to you. Visit Craigslist if you want

to sell or buy something, if you want to meet new people (romantically

or otherwise), if you want to look for a job, or if you want to share

your ideas. Almost all of its features are totally free, except job listings

for employers.

12

Reference.com

Your inner-librarian will be delighted! Here you will find (free of charge)

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlases, and an assortment of other

helpful resources.

13

Wikipedia.org

One of the most remarkable online encyclopedias on the Web! All the

content is free, in the public domain, and quotable. Wikipedia is

maintained by an army of volunteers. Even so, its content remains of

very high quality. Wikipedia is a good example of how the Web can

function at is best! Be sure to visit whenever you have any question

that an encyclopedia might help you answer. You might be surprised how

often Wikipedia will come through for you!

14

Beliefnet.com

Beliefnet.com

is an online community for people who practice spirituality in just about

any tradition in the world. The emphasis here is on mutual respect and

tolerance. Free inquiry and exchange of ideas is invited. Secular (non-religious)

philosophies and ideas are also welcome. Also, sacred texts from the world’s

great religions will be found referenced at this site.

15

Anywho

Anywho

is a great online phone book and people-finder sponsored by AT&T.

Use the Yellow Pages for businesses, the White Pages for people, and the

Reverse Lookup if all you have is a phone number.

16

Weather.com

Enter

your Zip Code and see the weather predictions for the next ten days (scroll

down), courtesy of The Weather Channel. It’s easy and it’s free!

17

Search.com

Search.com is an outstanding example of a “metasearch engine”:

a web search tool that employs over 1,000 search engines running in parallel

to help you find what you are looking for.

18

Hotmail.com

MSN’s

Hotmail.com provides you with totally free email, pure and simple!

19

NIH.gov

The

National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health & Human

Services has created this clearinghouse of information on all matters

related to your physical well-being. You’ll find drug information (MEDLINEplus),

disease & symptom documentation, health recommendations, summaries

on every major system of the human body, and much more at this excellent

site.

20

CNET.com

CNET.com

(the parent site of Download.com) is a technophile’s oasis! If you are

looking for desktop computers, laptops, printers, peripherals, software

cell phones, cameras, or just about any other kind of gadgetry, be sure

to take advantage of CNET’s reviews and price comparison features. This

free site can save you hundred or thousands of dollars, depending on your

needs

21

London

Books

The

London Review of Books is a respected journal for those who enjoy reading

the best books in the world! At times, the reviews themselves rise to

the level of great literature.

22

Refdesk.com

You

could spend tens and tens of hours browsing the huge catalogue of useful

websites at Refdesk.com. You’ll find newspapers, photo databases, reference

tools, trivia, quotes, self-help advice, search engines, and much, much

more at this virtual goldmine of the Web.

23

MayoClinic.com

Simply

put, the Mayo Clinic is one of the greatest hospitals and medical research

centers on Planet Earth. In that tradition, the Mayo Clinic provides this

excellent website devoted to the promotion of human health.

24

GuideStar.org

If

you give some of your time, money, and energy to help the disadvantaged

of the world, you would probably like to know that your contributions

are put to good use. GuideStar.org provides extensive information on nearly

all major charitable organizations. It will help you “heal the world”

responsibly.

25

FirstGov.gov

The

official portal of the Federal Government of the United States, FirstGov.gov

puts you in touch with your elected officials and the agencies and people

they govern. Lots of good information here.

26

BBC.com

The

BBC has long been the standard for international journalism. At this site,

you can watch, listen, and read live and recorded content from the BBC.

(Be sure to catch the hourly World News Update!) But don’t stop

with the news! Be sure to browse the History, Science, Society, and other

categories to find rich content of unusually high quality. You could browse

this site for many weeks without exhausting its abundant resources!

27

IMDB.com

The

Internet Movie Database (IMDB) is a movie-lover’s paradise! Discover every

movie your favorite actor/actress has been in, discover every actress/actor

in your favorite movie! All the facts about all the films will be found

here.

28

Expedia.com

Expedia.com

makes travel very easy and about as cheap as it can be. Your one stop

shop for low-cost air travel, hotels, rental cars, and tour packages!

29

Slate.com

MSN’s

Slate is one of the premier online magazines. You’ll find news, ideas,

reviews, and much more here.

30

Nutrition.gov

Nutrition.gov

provides authoritative information about health and nutrition. You will

also find the USDA’s National Nutrient Database here, which will allow

you to evaluate your diet with more knowledge than ever before!

31

Altmedicine.com

Alternative medicine has found its voice on the web at Altmedicine.com!

Having received praise from many sources (including the prestigious medical

journal “The Lancet”), Altmedicine.com explores the best information

from many sources on alternative approaches to human health.

32

Citysearch.com

When

you need to get to know a city fast, Citysearch.com should be your first

stop! You’ll find information and reviews of restaurants, hotels, places

to see, shopping, services, and much more about major American (and some

international) cities at this site.

33

Monster.com

Need

a job? Visit Monster.com, an enormous database & job listing site

for employers and employees to be!

34

Vote-Smart.org

Enter

your Zip Code and find links to your Congresspersons, your President,

and your state representatives! Project Vote Smart will help you become

an informed and effective voter.

35

Sciam.com

The

online manifestaton of Scientific American magazine, Sciam.com presents

clear, intelligent writing on the most important scientific discoveries,

initiatives, and controversies of our time. Much of the content is free.

And you can search past issues!

36

ESPN.com

If

you love sports, sports history, or sports statistics, ESPN.com is the

site for you!

37

Encarta.com

MSN’s

online encyclopedia Encarta gives you fast, free access to an amazing

range of facts. Much of the content is free, but some requires membership.

38

Findlaw.com

Findlaw.com

provides a fantastic set of tools for anyone interested in American Law.

Widely used by legal professionals, it can also be used profitably by

laymen. Learn the facts about the laws that govern you from this excellent

site!

39

Nature.com

One of the world’s premier scientific journals, Nature, provides much

of its content online (and much of it free!) Check out subject areas on

Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Medicine and much more at this fantastic

site!

40

USA

Today local

Though

it’s not quite a substitute for your favorite local paper, USA Today’s

“States” news will give you a summary of the major events in

all 50 states of the Union.

41

AllPosters.com

Who

would have thought that one of the best selections of fine art prints

online would be available at a poster shop?! Allposters.com is almost

like an online museum: but a museum at which you can buy what you see

(at reasonable prices). Not only fine art, but movie and concert posters

and many other things framable will be found here!

42

Time.com

Time

magazine is one most respected news magazines on earth. And much of its

content is available free here!

43

Mapquest.com

Get

clear, printable maps, driving directions, addresses of businesses, and

much more at Mapquest.com

44

Abebooks.com

Find your favorite old or out-of-print books at this wonderful site!

45

Allmusic.com

From

Beethoven to the Beatles and beyond, you’ll find Allmusic.com a treasure-trove

of musical knowledge.

46

MedlinePlus.gov

The

National Institutes of Health maintains MedlinePlus for those interested

in reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Even

so, you’ll find many other valuable health-related resources here.

47

Open

Directory

As

modest as it appears, the Open Directory is a true powerhouse in web-searching!

It provides search data to many of the most widely-used search engines,

and it itself is a first rate directory of the best of the Web.

48

LOC.gov

The Library of Congress is gradually making more and more of its collosal

store of resources available on the web. Its website should afford you

many happy hours of browsing.

49

Windows

Media

Online

Radio is here, and MSN’s Windows Media is one of the finest sites available

devoted to it!

50

UComics.com

Your favorite comics may be online, and they may be here! The latest contributions

from Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, Doonesbury, Cathy, Ziggy, and many

others will be found at this easy-to-use site.

51

InfoPlease.com

A

first-rate online almanac, atlas, dictionary, & encylcopedia, all

rolled into one!

52

Alexa.com

What’s good is not always popular, and what’s popular is not always good,

but on the Internet, popularity and quality go are found together often

enough. Alexa.com helps you find the most frequently visited sites in

many categories.

53

Museums

When

you’re too busy to visit museums in person, you can visit them online!

This fantastic guide to online museums is a great place to start.

54

UN.org

The

homepage of the United Nations presents a rich collection of information

about the state of humankind on Planet Earth. Practical strategies for

making this world a better place are laid out in substantial detail here.

55

Sacred

Texts

The

Internet Sacred Text Archive presents the scriptures of the world’s great

spiritual traditions. You’ll find sacred writings from Zoroastrianism,

Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism,

and many others here (along with a few curious entries!)

56

ArtForum.com

Artforum

is one of the world’s most widely read journals devoted to the fine arts.

Be sure to check out there “Museum Finder” when you visit!

57

WebMD.com

Get

sound medical information and tips on a healthy lifestyle from this respected

site.

58

VLIB.org

The

WWW Virtual Library relies on a consortium of experts around the world

to present the richest content available on the Web in a broad range of

subject areas.

59

MoneyCentral

MSN’s

MoneyCentral will help you make intelligent decisions about investing,

taxes, loans, retirement, and all things financial.

60

Classmates.com

Wouldn’t

you love to track down some of your old school friends? Or maybe a favorite

teacher who made a difference in your life? This is the place to start.

Basic access is free, premium access is modestly priced.

61

Europa.eu.int

The Hompage of the European Union is home to a vast collection of information

about all aspects of European government. The EU’s goals and strategies

for achieving them are discussed in detail.

62

Yahoo!

Groups

Nowhere

is it easier to start your own discussion group or bulletin board about

just about anything! Within minutes and with no cost, you can have your

special subject humming with lively (and often scrappy) discussion. Free

speech rules!

63

NY

Rev Books

This foremost literary journal is surprisingly generous with its content:

access the full content of each edition online. Remarkable.

64

Jokes.com

Not

only will you find jokes in abundance here, but each joke has a running

rating from site visitors! Be forewarned, not all these jokes are in good

taste!

65

Priceline.com

Name the price you’re willing to pay for airline tickets, hotels, rental

cars, vacations, or cruises. There’s no guarantee your offer will be accepted,

but if it is, you will save some serious money!

66

RottenTomatoes

Which

movie should you see this weekend? Rottentomatoes.com lets you read the

opinions of over 100 critics (for most movies) to help you decide. The

“Cream of the Crop” critics list may include your favorite critic.

The popular “TomatoMeter” gives you a running average of the

critics ratings for each film.

67

IPL.org

The

Internet Public Library, based at the University of Michigan, may be the

next best thing to having a University library attached to your house!

In some ways, it may be even better.

68

AceFitness.com

We

all know we should exercise, but what exercises are best for us? The American

Council on Exercise describes exercises that are safe and effective for

those wishing to stay in shape.

69

Quicken.com

The

home of Quicken financial software, this site also provides free tools

to help you plan and manage your assets.

70

Andante.com

This

celebrated classical music magazine is available online, much of the content

free. Paying members will enjoy an extensive collection of additional

resources.

71

Pauling

Nutrition

What

does the latest research say about vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements,

and other nutrients? The Micronutrient Information Center of the Linus

Pauling Institute provides detailed and well-documented information on

all these. (Incidentally, Linus Pauling was the only person in history

to win two Nobel Prizes!)

72

PCmag.com

PC

Magazine has long been a favorite read of computer and technology enthusiasts.

For hardware and software reviews, as well as tips for improving your

computing experience, be sure to visit this site!

73

Times

of London

Yes,

you have to subscribe for access, but it’s worth it to read the Times

of London online.

74

Federal

Jobs

The

FedWorld Federal Job Search engine might land you in a new job quicker

than you had thought possible! It’s free to use, and user-friendly.

75

IHT.com

One

of the world’s finest newspapers, the International Herald Tribune is

also one of the few online newspapers that doesn’t require registration

to read, free or otherwise! (Let’s hope it stays that way!)

76

Online

Books

Over

20,000 free books on the Web, many of them classics! Search by author,

title, subject, century, or just browse for fun.

77

Pogo.com

Play

Chess, Checkers, card games, or work Crosswords online at Pogo.com, a

free website maintained by Electronic Arts!

78

BizRate.com

BizRate.com

may be “the largest, fastest, and most accurate shopping search engine

on the Web”. Save money and find top quality at this site.

79

Billboard.com

Billboard Magazine has chronicled the world of popular music and entertainment

since its founding in 1894! (Yes, that’s 1894, not 1994!) Much of the

information at this site is free.

80

Translation

Translate

the content of an entire website from one language to another simply by

entering the site’s web address! Or enter a block of text and translate

it from one language to another! To be sure, the translation is not perfect,

but it may be good enough for what you need. AltaVista’s Babel Fish Translations

site has been serving up automatic translations for years, and it’s free! (To see Babel Fish in action,

why not translate and display THIS website in any one of 10 languages with a single click of the mouse — click here

to see our “Translation Bar”!

81

Give.org

Most of us would like to donate money, time, energy, or ideas to help

the least advantaged people of the world. But it is a challenge to ensure

that our donations are used effectively and responsibly. Give.org, a service

of the Better Business Bureau, evaluates major charities and provides

reports on how responsibly they do their work.

82

Mathworld

“The Web’s most extensive mathematics resource” will help you

remember all the algebra, geometry, trig, statistics, calculus, and diffie-Q

that you left behind years ago! And you’ll probably learn a lot you never

knew along the way.

83

WebRing.org

Webrings

are like pearl necklaces of websites on related topics. Webring.org helps

you find the webring that you’d like to browse or insert your own website

into.

84

Career

Builder

CareerBuilder.com employs its network of more than 130 local newspapers

to help employ YOU! If you’re looking for work, do stop by!

85

411.com

411.com is a combined online Yellow Pages, White Pages, People Finder,

and more!

86

Epinions.com

This

site exists to help people make intelligent buying decisions. It is a

compendium of reviews from thousands of people on thousands of different

products. A good site to visit before any major purchase.

87

Spiritual

Journals

The Religious Studies Web Guide is an enormous collection of links to

major journals in theology and spiritual philosophy.

88

ALdaily.com

Arts

& Letters Daily is a favorite stop for those who love thinking, literature,

and dazzling ideas. It’s always fresh and always relevant.

89

Nolopress.com

The

homepage of Nolo Press, the pioneers of do-it-yourself law, is also a

rich source of free legal information.

90

Classical.net

Classical music lovers of all different levels of experience and sublety

will love this site devoted to the history and ideas of great western

music.

91

Blogger

Create your own “blog” to express your ideas to the world and

invite responses. This service is high quality, and it’s free!

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