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SiteScan: Great Information Sources
Websites That Enhance Your Learning Curve
http://www.quotationspage.com
Your presentation needs just an extra something, like a nice
quote maybe? This searchable database contains quotes ranging
from the sublime to the cynical. If you're looking for a specific
quote, search by author or keyword. There's even a random
search to get 10 responses at a time.
http://www.yourdictionary.com
Do you spend days in a fruitless search for word meanings?
Everything you would possibly want to know is here. Words,
definitions, synonyms, even translations. There's also pronunciation,
grammar tips, glossaries for medical, legal and sports terms,
language dictionaries, rhyming dictionaries, and a thesaurus.
http://www.eyestorm.com/
If you want to know about happenings in the art world, then
visit Eye Storm. This cultural nexus discusses, analyses and
sells art. Learn what's new and gain insights from feature
articles. Artists profiles and exhibit information from around
the world is available. The Delve section educates you about
different styles of art.
http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/internet.html
Sick of doctors with all the answers but no real solutions?
This alternative medicine index points you to sites that provide
insight into alternative treatments. It is divided into categories
that address everything from diet to disease. Listed sites
help answer your questions about standards of practice, herbal
medicine, mind/body control, practitioners, schools, and anything
you need to know.
http://www.dotcom.com
Have more than a passing interest in the Internet? This site
from Network Solutions will keep you abreast with the latest.
It features articles on broadband, start-up funding, statistics
on Web use, domain name assignments, and even fun facts about
the Net. There are also sections on business and consumer
trends, international markets and Net humour.
http://www.linkpopularity.com
As the number of Web sites expands geometrically, it's difficult
for any one site to rise above rest. One way to stand out
is to have your page linked to other pages. This search engine
answer that question. Enter a URL and the site gives a list
of major search engines and how many sites they show linking
to you. Click this number to go to the search engine. You
can find who's linking to you, who's stealing your ideas and
if their links have been updated.
http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic
Considering a career in currency speculation? Most likely,
you want to know how far your Rupees go abroad. This easy-to-use
currency converter helps you find the value of your own money,
or anybody else's, as measured against the world's other currencies.
You can even personalise the site by language, date format
and bank.
http://www.chickclick.com/
Chick Click is anything but a misogynistic, pleasure-oriented
sites filled with pictures of unclad women. Its a smart, slightly
ironic peek at a range of subjects affecting women. Romance
to politics, shopping to equal rights, the site help today's
women navigate the highly complex world of gender roles. You
can discuss how you feel about body image or shop for the
newest products from Clinique.
http://www.shenetworks.com
What is she thinking? Everything! There's a whole lot here
on what the mysterious female thinks, does, wants and takes.
Also included are She-erotic, She-cooks, She-bytes, She-fits,
She-reads, She-travels. The site full with articles, anecdotes,
recipes and shopping tips.
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