This 2007 Webby and People's Voice award-winner includes over 450 podcasts from member radio stations on a wide range of topics - Car Talk, Speaking of Pets, The 90-Second Naturalist, Sports with Frank DeFord, GeekSpeak, and more. Browse by topic, title, or provider.
Who better than the head of the Visual Function/Electrophysiology department at the University Medical Center Frieburg to explain optical illusions and visual phenomena. Professor Michael Bach realizes that the ordinary visitor to his site is not a 'vision scientist,' that this visitor 'might find the explanatory attempts too highbrow.' As he explains, "That is not on purpose, but vision research just is not trivial, like any science. So, if the explanation seems gibberish, simply enjoy the phenomenon.' The images are fascinating, especially when one understands 'these phenomena as bringing out particular good adaptations of our visual system to standard viewing situations.' Come enjoy your own adaptations. The illusions have explanations as to what you are seeing and why, some with movies and interactive sessions. Fascinating; your sense of perception will change after spending time with Dr. Bach! "Ah. . . Bach!"
States are required to implement the Real ID law by May 11, 2008, at considerable uncompensated expense, and some states are resisting. The National Conference of State Legislatures offers the full text of the act here, along with related federal and state legislation, critiques by governors, and news stories about it.
This is a great idea: People in areas hit by tornadoes and other disasters can register here to let people know they're safe; friends and relatives can check the database for word on their loved ones' safety.
If you're an Internet shopper, here's just the site for you. As the introduction states, "Hundreds of well-known online stores . . . have a place within their shopping cart for a "coupon code" that gives a percent or dollar amount off your purchase. If you don't know the code, you can't take advantage of the discount." "Currentcodes.com has a full-time staff of trained individuals whose only job is to find new coupon codes and discount codes and verify the accuracy of the existing database." Come check out the codes before placing your next order. You might be able to save yourself some money. You'll want to bookmark CurrentCodes.com because the database is constantly changing with more deals for you! You can even share codes for others should you have some that are not listed. This is a great resource for consumers!
In addition to videogame reviews, downloads, cheats and demos, for every game platform, this 2007 Webby award finalist offers several useful guides: to family-friendly games, sports games, anime games, and more.
If you're not as computer literate as you'd like to be or just need help in certain areas, Leo Notenboom is the one to ask. He covers everything from the basics, 'Why do I need an ISP' to the really technical, geeky situations (according to Leo), 'How do I keep my web access safe from sniffing.' The article on 'What's a good password' has pointers on how to generate a password; the great passwords are those that are hard to remember, passwords such as 'rAg2imWOIgIf47IM24busml6kpetPF9UGRpPAFBMCoSmSTptbDcOxwcG3aPoa79.' It might not be necessary to go to this extent but Leo presents guidelines to follow that will help you keep your data safe for you online accounts. What a world in which we live!
"Provides access to geographic content from hundreds of organizations around the world. The content ranges from dynamic map services that can be viewed online to static geographic data sets that can be downloaded for use with mapping software." You can specify the location, the type of data needed, and content themes and/or keywords.
National Geographic, in its usual fashion, has put together an excellent feature on Animals, a site dedicated to presenting pictures, facts, habitats and also videos of animals. You can look up your favorite 'Amphibians,' 'Birds', 'Bugs,' 'Fish,' 'Invertebrates,' 'Mammals' and 'Reptiles.' The 'A-to-Z' Animals Directory will help narrow your search. Once you located your 'Animal,’ you can get all the information including a Profile, Fast Facts, Multimedia, some with sights and sounds and possibly a link back to a live 'Crittercam' where you can actually view your subject in its environment. Should you not have a definite critter to research, you can use the 'Features' on the opening page. You'll find descriptions of upcoming shows including a trailer and photos, Live Videos, Podcasts: Wild Chronicles featuring animals, updated weekly. These free podcasts are definitely worth the time and will put you in the 'Wild' with the other researchers.
If you're a practitioner or admirer of glass art, check out the gorgeous galleries, browsable by artist or category - glass beads, jewelry, marbles, stained, painted, and carved glass, etc. Also includes tips and how-tos, links to related resources, and a forum for artists.
"The easiest and most comprehensive way for you to find wholesome, fresh, sustainable food in the US and Canada. Find food in your neighborhood and when you travel that is healthful, humane, better for the environment, and that supports family farmers."
uExpress in the place to get 'national perspectives on life, family and politics.' You'll find an array 'Lifestyle' columnists of which 'Dear Abby' is one. This syndicated column was first written by Pauline Ester Friedman Phillips and more recently by her daughter, Jeanne Philips. You'll get the latest post as well as be able to search the archives to find answers to all of life’s questions. The 'News of the Weird' is also a popular feature in this category. Check out the weird reports, all documented to be true. As a comment on our society, some of the formerly 'weird' stories are becoming so commonplace that they have been declassified from weird to ordinary! The 'Opinion' columnists offer a wide range of viewpoints, presenting you with a wide range of commentaries. With uExpress.com, we don’t have to wait for the paper to be delivered in order to have access to advice and opinions!
No wonder this site won both a 2007 Webby award and a People's Voice award. Besides the gallery of Hubble images and videos, there's info about the discoveries this space-based telescope made possible, astronomy teaching resources, interactive features and podcasts, an FAQ file, and even instructions to kids on building a scale model.
The chatty, clear explanations in this searchable, browsable blog address topics such as Cleaning That Mess, Getting Rid of Stuff, Ms. Fix-It, Pet Problems, Menu Monday, and lots more.
Tabasco has put together a web site that is sure to warm your spirits as well as your body. From recipes, to history where you can visit Avery Island to Music (Zydeco is definitely in vogue here), you’ll find just what the doctor ordered during the cold season. Stop by the Arts Pavillion where you'll find featured artists and photographers. Julia Sims is a favorite here; you might want to click over to her site, juliasims.com, where she welcomes you to her world, a world of mysterious secrets and extraordinary beauty, hidden deep within the swamps and bayous of Louisiana. Be forewarned; if these spectacular photographs don’t warm your heart, an electric blanket is not even a close substitute. All in all, Tabasco Fest is a great way to enjoy a hot and lively ‘Louisiana Saturday Night.'
OK puzzle solvers, Wordsmith.org has a site to help you with your anagrams. "Did you know that parliament is an anagram of partial men? Or, Clint Eastwood an anagram of Old West Action? Someone once said, 'All the life's wisdom can be found in anagrams. Anagrams never lie.' Here is your chance to discover the wisdom of anagrams," and with i,t life's wisdom. All you have to do is 'enter the word or phrase in the form . . . and press button.' Did you realize that 'Internet Anagram Server' is an anagram of 'I Rearrangement Servant!' Neat title for a neat site!
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