Even we're astounded by the pace at which research science goes mainstream.
Already, several human cloning firms have set up shop and DreamTech
International (DTI), the undisputed leader of the pack, even offers clones
based on DNA licensed from celebrities. Prices range from $95,000 for
quarterback Troy Aikman to $5,300 for a li'l Michael Jackson (plastic
surgery not included). You'll also need a surrogate mother (if not
yourself). Although the US and some other countries have banned human
cloning, DTI gets around this limitation with labs in Costa Rica, Liberia,
and Vanuatu. <http://www.d-b.net/dti/>
By now, you've heard of the San Diego area cult suicide that claimed 39
lives. You may have even tried to claw through the Net traffic jam to get
to the Heaven's Gate cult's Web pages, but in case you haven't, here ya go
belief page. We also came across a page spoofing the cult and the deaths.
While in questionable taste, the spoof page has grown into a forum for
discussion of the media, the Net, and the story.
Business: <http://www.highersource.com/>
Belief: <http://www.heavensgate.com/>
Spoof: <http://www.highersource.org/>
The trial of Timothy McVeigh, accused of murder and conspiracy in blowing
up the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla., almost
two years ago, is about to get underway in Denver with jury selection.
Connect Oklahoma will make transcripts of the trial available on the Web
and promises to update the record twice daily.
<http://www.connectok.com/opub/bombing/>
Burnt or buried, the best of the celebrity animal world are pushing up the
daisies while some stuffed ones catch dust. These detailed histories revive
their careers while they lie still, scattered around the US (except for
RinTinTin, "America's Silent Shame", who sits in France). Follow brief
biographies of your favorite creatures, such as Andy the Footless Goose,
who was born with stumps, wore special shoes, and became a hero to disabled
children. His horrible murderer has never been found.
<http://www.roadsideamerica.com/pet/>
Some of the great battles of World War II took place not on land or in the
skies, but under the seas. U-Web offers a truly astonishing amount of
information on the German U-boat war during WWII. The site features
profiles of all 1,154 U-boats produced; extensive biographies of more than
40 U-boat commanders; information on boat builders; extensive U-boat
bibliographies (in German and English)... you get the idea. If you want
some specific information on U-boats, more than likely you'll find it
within the 700+ well-designed pages of information here. The subject might
be limited, but the resources offered seem limitless. A great site.
<http://rvik.ismennt.is/~gummihe/uboats/>
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CONCERT LIKE?
Follow Suzanne's chaperoned Genesis gig at the Dodger Stadium in 1986, or
find out what Thomas Murphy was on when he said "all the 'straights' doing
their homework were losers", or at what gig Andy Taylor had groovy silver
pants on, or where Andy Shaw heard the words "right on" for the first time.
Post your own tragic experience and see if you can spot the Netsurfer
teenybopper's contribution. <http://www.california.com/~wookie/>
Sorry, all you aspiring Julia Child-types out there. But the Blender Web
site won't give you any helpful hints on making Baked Alaska or on
pulverizing prunes. Instead, its ornate and colorful Web pages contain
features such as "Never Mind the Sex Pistols", "Advice for Image-Conscious
Extraterrestrials", and "Madonna and Child and Me". Wild, wacky, and a lot
of fun, this tasty Web site features bits from Blender's CD-ROM Magazine.
<http://www.blender.com/>
WatchIt Entertainment's Web site lets couch potatoes create and view
customized TV listings. With a database that covers over 400 different
channels and categorized listings that include news, sports, movies, and
soap operas, the WatchIt site is a formidable replacement for the TV
supplements in the weekend newspaper. The customization feature allows
users to select their geographical area or channel provider, and currently
covers the continental United States and Ontario. Netsurfing and channel
surfing - now there's a match made in heaven. <http://www.watchit.com/>
Fish Link Central is reportedly "the Internet's Largest Collection of Fish
Web Sites" - and we don't doubt it. If it's about fish, you'll find it here
ponds? Chiclids giving you a hard time? Stop by and find out more about
your fin-adorned friends and their habitats. You'll also find a discussion
forum, a trading post, and a bookstore. <http://www.fishlinkcentral.com/>
This attractive must-visit site for automobile racing enthusiasts serves up
a wide variety of racing news. You'll find in-depth coverage of the world's
major racing circuits including NASCAR, Formula 1, CART, Indy Car, NHRA,
and IMSA. Along with the news and first-hand reports, you can try your hand
at racing games and message boards. Listen to several RealAudio clips from
pit stops and press conferences, and soon, perhaps, live audio broadcasts
from race events. <http://www.irace.com/>
Scenes of highway havoc on local newscasts attest to the need for sites
such as Drive Safer America! If your livelihood rides on wheels, you need
common sense, and that's here in abundance. Many drivers are familiar with
auto maintenance, but a visit to Safety Checklist will help others,
especially new drivers. A glance at US Driving Stats may make you think
twice about taking that scenic route on a country road. This site is part
of "a national education awareness campaign to help drivers better
understand proper techniques for safer driving", but techniques more
advanced than "drive slowly through water, snow or slush" and "all
passengers should be belted" would prove more interesting. Also, the news
section is almost empty, but there's a good selection of weather links and
the designer's heart is in the right place.
<http://www.ittautomotive.com/drivesafer/>
Check out Boystown or the Lesbian page and share your experiences of love,
sex, and finding Mr./Ms. Right. Learn the best queer filmmakers' top ten
films (John Waters likes "The Wizard of Oz" and "Faster Pussycat, Kill
Kill") and wonder why Andy Warhol's "Chelsea Girls" keeps cropping up. View
daily news and features, NetQueery (queer stuff on line), and meet
like-minded friends. And don't forget, "whether you're pre-op, post op, or
no-op, you're bound to have a trans-cendental experience" in Transland.
<http://www.planetout.com/>
Hair loss gets interactive at the Hair Today Web site, an e-zine-like
entity dedicated to helping men and women select the best option for
restoring their hairlines. There are some interesting articles and
interviews regarding baldness and thinning of hair, a live chat room, and
best of all, the "Do It Yourself Transplant" game. What a fun and friendly
way to approach what can be a sensitive topic. <http://www.hairtoday.com/>
The Executive Survival Guide was designed to provide international
corporate executives with the tools they need to conduct operations safely
in unfamiliar territory. An overview of information is available on violent
personalities, telephone threats, bomb detection, and more. There's just a
taste here - if you'd like more information, you must pay for the complete
program. <http://www.survivalguide.com/>
Curtain Up offers intelligent, chatty reviews of a slew of on- and
off-Broadway theatrical productions in New York. Publisher and reviewer
Elyse Sommer, an obvious fan and student of New York theater, writes with
authority and isn't afraid to allow that her opinions may not always be
shared by Broadway audiences. Curtain Up also offers critiques of theater
books and musical events, and proffers some wise advice on enjoying New
York theater on a budget. Only Curtain Up's puzzling organization threatens
to bring the curtain down. Reviews don't tell you where a play is currently
running. For that, you have to go to an "annotated address book" which
links to reviews, but on occasion only indirectly. Aside from this needed
bit of blocking, Curtain Up shines nearly as brightly as the Great White
Way itself. <http://www.geocities.com/~curtainup/>
Get on your bike and see the Welsh delights through sweat-stung eyes. Tips
like "put your Listerine bottle in your boots", and "your modem cables in
your shoes" will help you keep your sweet breath, your WWW connection, and
your pack a manageable size. Along with stacks of information on traveling
around the rest of the UK and the world, you get personal descriptions of
nifty places to visit and tips on how to stay healthy.
<http://www.kc3.co.uk/~bicycle/sideways/index.html>
FOR SNOWBIRDS AND SUN WORSHIPPERS
Don't you hate it when you find a Web site devoted to a subject so
naturally attractive that you wonder what the heck you're doing with your
life and what it's all about? Meet the "Surf and Sun Worldwide Beach
Guide", where you can get information on beaches around the world,
including recreation, travel and vacation guides, marine reports, and small
but tempting photos. You can submit your own beach photos for the Photo
Album. This gateway has a few games and hundreds of links - just the thing
to seek out when you're at school or work and have a moment to surf. Bums
and bunnies lucky enough to live near a beach may find this trove a yawner,
but only because they have so much else to do and enjoy.
<http://www.surf-sun.com/>
GO JAMAICAN WITH THE JAMAICA GLEANER ONLINE
The Jamaica Gleaner newspaper's site follows the news format. You will find
well designed navigation, beautiful photographs, tourist information, and
general news about Jamaica. The site provides in-depth information on the
culture, history, geography, and society to help visitors decide upon
destinations and things to see. There is also business news, investor
information, and a special section for returning residents. Even if you
cannot travel to the island, you can experience a little of Jamaica.
<http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/>
The National Caves Association recently launched a state-by-state guide to
American caves and caverns with info phone numbers. Post any specific
caving questions or comments in a discussion area. Several caves are
spotlighted each month with photos. <http://www.cavern.com/>
The Gameshows Web site currently features a word-matching game called
Strike a Match. (Real catchy title, huh?) You get to play in real-time,
which is fun for competitive souls. Not exactly on the order of Jeopardy,
but fairly amusing. <http://www.gameshows.com/>
ALL THE NEWS (AND WE MEAN THAT) THAT'S FIT TO LINK
News Central offers links to more than 2,700 newspapers, the largest such
index on the Web, or so its publishers tell us. Search for a specific
newspaper or browse through a geographical list. You'll find everything
from the New York Times to the Haveeru Daily (the newspaper of record for
the Maldives). <http://www.everest.simplenet.com/newscentral/>
JOJO WAS A MAN WHO LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA, BUT HE LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
This lyrics database comes with a simple but flexible search feature. If
you can't find the answer one way, try another; it took us two tries to
confirm that JoJo thought he was a loner. We'll never mumble through
karaoke night again. <http://www.lyrics.ch/search.html>
Every roto geek's fave pub is online at FanLink with a smattering of
articles, but no stats. FanLink also specializes in official minor league
baseball pages. See you at Waste Oil Container Night, April 21 in Rancho
Cucamonga, Calif. <http://www.fanlink.com/>
This Web-based survey site offers entries in a $1000 monthly sweepstakes
and prize purchase points for your opinions. It takes just a few minutes to
register and a few more to answer the personality survey. The graphics are
pretty ugly, though. <http://www.questions.net>
Statistics Canada is the governmental body responsible for maintaining the
whos, wheres and whats on the Great White North. Besides selling reports,
their site has some freebie info. Did you realize more Canadian kids either
swim or play baseball than play hockey? <http://www.statcan.ca/>
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
NotifyMe offers free e-mail detailing the latest consumer product
offerings. Provide your shopping profile, and real humans sift through new
products and services to compile a personalized and private listing just
for you. <http://www.notifyme.com/>
This site's mission is to improve the quality of sound you get from your
turntable. That's right, turntable. Go ask your mom or dad. A variety of
products is available for your listening pleasure.
<http://www.vinylrevival.com/>
DIGITAL BINDERY PROVIDES AUTOMATIC UPDATE SERVICE
Using this free service, you surf the Net and select the Web pages that are
important to you. Digital Bindery records your picks and delivers them to
you in a compressed attachment via e-mail each time they are updated. This
cool service is relatively easy to set up and use. You can choose to
receive updated pages with or without the associated images, but watch out
if you select to have the images included and you have several Web pages in
your subscription list. You could receive some large e-mail.
<http://www.bindery.com/>
ICQ ("I seek you", get it?) can determine when your registered friends or
associates sign online. Based on the ICQ server, this can be a convenience
in setting up Net phone or video calls, or for meeting in pre-determined
chat rooms. It's free, and right now for Windows 95/NT only.
<http://www.mirabilis.com/index.html>
The "A Beta Tomorrow" Web site offers Windows 95 beta software for users to
download - and it's almost all free. In addition to downloading software,
users can request e-mail updates on new software in their specific area of
interest. However, you do need to sign up for the beta program and agree to
complete a full sign-up process when the site is fully open (it's in
pre-registration mode right now) and you agree to receive e-mail updates.
You also have to wait a few days after sending your initial registration
before you can start getting the goods. <http://www.igoldrush.com/beta/>
Lynne Roberts is a psychology grad student at Curtin University of
Technology in Perth who wants to study the relationship between personality
characteristics and Internet use. As part of her PhD research, she will
follow new Internet users for their first six months online. She wants to
sign up people who have been online for one month or less. If you're
interested, check out the info at the following URL.
<http://psych.curtin.edu.au/people/robertsl/newbiein.htm>
TOP TEN WINSOCK APPS EXPANDS TO TOP 50
A few months ago, we wrote a blurb about a page with the top ten Winsock
applications. The site has expanded to become the Top 50 Winsock Apps, with
the five best apps in ten different categories.
<http://www.deerfield.net/top50/>
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