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CYBERSPACE
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The Internet pushes life beyond the old physical barriers of
time and space. Here you can roam around the world without
leaving home. Make new friends. Communicate with astronauts
as they circle the Earth. Exchange the results of laboratory
experiments with a colleague overseas. Read stock quotes.
Virtual travel. Virtual love. A new reality. —Joel L.
Swerdlow,
assistant editor, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine
TRAVELER has provided links to travel sites for each of the 50
Places of a Lifetime. Now our staff offer’s their favorite
destinations in the ever growing world wonder known as
cyberspace.
Other Links :
Autoweb.com
http://www.autoweb.com
Drop in to buy or sell your car online, browse the new car
showroom, find competitive rates, or read car reviews.
Bibliofind
http://www.bibliofind.com
Affiliated with Amazon.com, this site is very helpful when
searching for used and rare books or periodicals.
eBay
http://www.eBay.com
It’s easy to spend your lunch hour or free time browsing the
endless lists of antiques and collectibles on this commercial
trading site. In addition to being able to buy or sell anything
imaginable, you can discuss the collectibles on the message
boards.
Letterpost.com
http://www.letterpost.com
Since not everyone has access to computers and e-mail, this
site makes it quick and easy to send letters anywhere in the
world.
NetGrocer
http://www.netgrocer.com
Shop online and have groceries delivered to your door!
Realtor.com
http://www.realtor.com
The official site of the U.S. National Association of Realtors
provides valuable information about buying and selling a home
and calculating your mortgage.
Drudge Report
http://www.drudgereport.com
Search headlines and link to top news stories from the wires
and other major media releases—everything from the New York
Post’s gossip column to Joe Lockhart’s White House press releases.
Gamesville
http://www.gamesville.com
From the popular Bingozone.com to Celebrity Trivia, this site
allows you to have some honest fun—with or without the high
stakes.
Joke-of-the-day.com
http://www.joke-of-the-day.com
Visit every day or search the archives. You can have these
funnies e-mailed so they greet you in the morning or perk you
up in the afternoon.
RealNetworks
http://www.real.com
Download up-to-the-minute news reports, music, movies, and
more to your computer—no TV or radio necessary.
Salon.com
http://www.salon.com
This collection of fresh literary, political, and social
commentary made almost every staffer’s bookmark list.
BestPlaces.net
http://www.bestplaces.net
Read a collection of rankings of “bests” for cities, see a
side-by-side comparison of the crime statistics for any two
cities, or check out climate charts, crime charts, and related
articles.
BabyCenter
http://www.babycenter.com
This is a great site for new and expectant parents. It has
treats such as lullaby lyrics, electronic baby announcements, a
baby namer, the latest parenting news and advice, a chat
room, and a store.
InfoSpace.com
http://www.infospace.com
This is a great site to find people and businesses in the U.S.
and abroad, but it also provides such goodies as city guides,
financial quotes, an index of government officials, and links to
other searches.
Internet Movie Database
http://www.imdb.com
Trying to figure out what movie to see? Browse this site
arranged by title, award-winners, content, people, and more.
You can also read reviews of recent releases or test your
movie knowledge with a game of trivia.
Learn2.com
http://www.Learn2.com
Are you stumped? Don’t know what to do? Ask Learn2. This
site covers everything from manners to home fix-its to
corporate solutions.
The National Park Service ParkNet
http://www.nps.gov
On this U.S. government site, find maps and loads of
information—historical, environmental, and general—on all of
the United States’ national parks.
Mapquest
http://www.mapquest.com
Headed to an unfamiliar place? Stop by this site to print a map
or get step-by-step directions. Consult the Travel Guide to
help you find lodgings and restaurants along the route.
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