Ski Conditions - Weather Underground
Browse by state. Tracks weather forecasts, amount of new snow, surface conditions, number of trails, and, for those not open yet, projected opening date.
The BBC has put together a site to introduce visitors to different languages. French, German, Spanish, Italian and Other languages, including Greek and Portuguese, European and United Kingdom languages, Chinese and Japanese are all featured. You'll find resources for learning these languages as well as 'News Services' presented in 43 different languages. 'Your Say' has entertaining as well as educational articles posted, from Word Oddities to Blunders; submitting your own is always fun as is browsing through other visitors' submissions (do you know that when Bretons 'bones are cooking,' they're merely tired, not roasting their skeleton?). If you're 'Changing Places' or interested in language as the 'main concept in culture,' this site will give you valuable insight and resources for further study. Here's the perfect opportunity to expand your horizon in the language area!
This is a comprehensive guide to living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, the 'number three medical cause of death for Americans age 40-80,' the only one of the top ten causes of death on the rise. This site will help the newly diagnosed patient with understanding his sickness and guide interested persons to other resources; it also provides 'a forum for the community of pulmonary patients to share their stories and experiences.' An ezine including full archives of past issues devoted to COPD is available for keeping everyone updated on the latest developments and techniques. As the site developer, Jane M. Martin, states, "It’s not all about being sick, it’s all about living!"
Materials science explained in this site chosen by Scientific American as a best science site for kids for 2004. Virtually zoom inside stuff, crush it, transform it, or improve it. Includes a family guide and a teacher's guide.
Dog Lady has 'marked her unique territory' in the canine arena. "She offers lighthearted advice and wisdom – with a nip if necessary – on dogs, life and love." Her pages are full of humor and wisdom, from remarks under 'Chewing It Over' to comments in 'Woofs and Wags.' The visitor has an opportunity to 'Ask Dog Lady' his own questions as well as peruse the questions previously addressed by this guru on canine behavior. As Dog Lady believes, "there are no bad dogs, only misguided dog owners." Even if you're not a dog owner, you're sure to enjoy this site. Again, quoting this guru, "Dogs are our guides into all human relationships," so do yourself, your friends and family a favor and brush up on your canine acuity.
"This page is dedicated to the beautiful art of contortion," a beautiful art form brought to life in The Contortion Home Page. These pages 'celebrate those who take their physical abilities to the highest levels.' In addition to resources for the contortion enthusiasts, the visitor can 'learn about the history of contortion as well as how contortionists are trained.' Of course everyone cannot be a contortionist but you certainly can enjoy the sport through the Internet without worrying about developing sore muscles from twisting into positions which we uninitiated are sure our bodies were never intended to be!
For famous people, alive or dead, search, or browse alphabetically, by city, state, or country, or by "today's hottest profiles." Entries give a brief biographical sketch and a few recommended links.
The Biltmore House, America's largest home, 'boasts 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley, priceless art and antiques.' George Vanderbilt and his family spent the first Christmas in their new home in 1895. Now you can take the 'armchair tour of the rich wonders of America's premier estate' and enjoy Christmas as the Vanderbilts did in days of old. Wander through the home, occasionally stopping to view the 360 panoramic movies of some of the rooms. The Banquet Hall is decorated for the holidays with garlands, poinsettias and of course a magnificent Christmas tree. You'll certainly get some ideas for your own home here, provided you have a 70-foot ceiling! Here's the perfect setting for that dream Christmas. Make yourself at home; the library couch in front of the fireplace is most inviting but remember, the preservationists forbid sitting on the furniture!
If you're a pet lover, welcome to PetPlace.com! This site features special articles of interest to the animal lover, sections devoted to Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Small Reptiles, Mammals and Fish (certainly you can find an interesting species in this array!). There's a Medical Center for all your animal questions, questions divided into Behavior, Illness and Wellness categories to aid you in your search. PetPlace is the project of Dr. Jon Rappaport, who 'founded the company in 1999 with the objective of developing an unbiased, authoritative, user-friendly website where pet owners worldwide could go for complete, up-to-date information on all pet issues. ... PetPlace.com is dedicated to increasing your bond with your pet by providing you with the means to help your best friend live a longer, happier and healthier life.' You might want to bookmark this site to have all the information you need at your fingertips when it comes to taking of the pets in your life!
Advice from the feds on getting funding for programs, meeting regulations, planning activities, building community partnerships, finding current news and information resources, and more.
"Discover the origins of your favorite toys and games, from chess and checkers to Barbie and Atari. Find out how many crayons are produced each day, who invented Lincoln Logs (hint: he's the son of a world-famous architect), and which classic toy truck is the brainchild of a group of Minnesota school teachers. Plus: Learn more about the industry's most successful inventors, including Milton Bradley and the Parker brothers. Also, take our special quiz to test your toy smarts!" Here's your opportunity to see that there really is more to toys than just play!
Have you ever dreamed of living in the White House? Now you have the opportunity to see exactly what 'Life in the White House' is all about! This virtual exhibit takes the visitor on tours of various rooms and areas of the White House, some of the presentations with history highlights and interesting tidbits, e.g. Esther Cleveland, the second daughter of President Grover Cleveland, is the only child to have been born in the White House. President Bush personally conducts the grand tour of the Oval Office, Mrs. Bush the tour of the Diplomatic Room, other staff members introduce you to their personal space. The White House curator gives a video presentation of the art and furnishings on the State Floor.
New hope for the clueless, whether shopping for a digital camera, struggling with one, or presented with one for a Christmas present. The site aims to provide information on digital cameras and photography without the technical jargon. Includes step-by-step guides (selecting a camera, shooting, editing, sharing and storing photos, etc.) and product reviews.
Browse through the National Corvette Museum. You can go on a virtual tour of this 68,000 square foot museum dedicated to the Corvette. After your tour, stop by the Archives for the latest Corvette Chronicles and also the timeline that charts the events in the history of Corvettes. The Picture Gallery is always a must for Corvette enthusiasts. You'll find different year models highlighted as well as live pictures from some of the events. Put the top down, turn the radio up and just imagine yourself cruisin' down the highway in one of these classic cars!
Poetry4Kids was developed by Kenn Nesbitt, who most importantly is the father of two, but is also a published children's poet. The visitor will find sections on 'Poems,' 'Books,' 'Contests,' 'Games,' 'News' and outside 'Links,' the entire gambit for starting your child on his way to literary creativity. "It's the biggest collection of hilarious poetry for children anywhere on the net and it's updated every day. Kids: publish your poem and enter poetry-writing contests online here! Poets: use our free online rhyming dictionary and poetry lessons to help you write your own poems.' What better invitation can budding poets have; come try your hand, or rather, fingers on the mouse!
The Garden Helper is your free Internet guide to gardening. You'll find 'gardening help for the beginner as well as for the veteran gardener. This web site was created to help budding gardeners discover the joys of gardening. That's all!!!' (What more could one ask from gardening!) Veteran gardener, Bill Beaurain, presents 'Gardening for Beginners,' 'Garden Guides,' 'Plant Profiles,' 'Plants for Specific Needs,' 'House Plants,' 'Pests and Problems' and even a 'Forum' where you can ask for help from this 'frendly group of gardeners.' Obviously, there's something for every gardener's interest. However, according to Mr. Beaurain, "If gardening isn't what you came for, I'm sure we can find something that fits your interests.
Here's the ultimate resource for locating zoos, aquariums, animal sanctuaries and wildlife parks around the world. You'll find reviews of some of the featured attractions along with zoo cams and a featured 'Animal of the Month,' complete with pictures and links to other resources. The Archives make these individual features accessible long past the posting date and give you an easy way to meet the animals up close and personal. If zoos are your thing, Zoos Worldwide will expand your boundaries to include the entire world and provide access to just about any animal within this boundary!
"I'm off to join the circus!" Who hasn't wanted to utter those words when the lure of the bigtop calls! Well, "Welcome to Simply Circus! Simply Circus is a youth circus program based in Newton, Massachusetts, teaching circus arts to kids from 8 to 108 years old." The Circus Arts Handbook is probably where the budding circus artist can concentrate his attention; there are 'various circus arts handbooks, manuals, papers, handouts and other sources of information for those learning circus arts. It's not a flashy area, but it contains a huge amount of great information.' Here's is a great way to have fun with your kids and teach them some life long skills. Happy Clowning, outside the bigtop as well as inside!
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