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Everyone's a Director
Digital filmmaking and streaming web video have become an integral part of the Internet
experience, used for a multitude of purposes including advertising, filmmaking and education.
Young directors who would normally be unable to afford to produce a film now have the
opportunity to create original projects and showcase them on the Web.
'Everyone's a director' at Eveo.com, is where inspired filmmakers find a platform for presenting
original web videos (known as 'Eveo's). There are a bunch of great short movies on the site, on
topics including Sports, Comedy, Twisted, Short Fiction, Travel, and more. The site also holds
contests that reward rookie directors with exposure for their film and money for their next one.
eveo.com
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La Sagrada Familia
One cannot visit Barcelona without noticing the divine influence Anton Gaudi had on the
architectural scope of the city. The Temple of La Sagrada Familia is probably the most famous
Gaudi structure in Barcelona, a symbol of the intense beauty and profound faith of the
Catalonian capital.
SagradaFamilia.org is a website entirely devoted to this landmark, its architecture, history,
symbolism and services. There is an extensive timeline of the building's construction, a
biography of Anton Gaudi, and a virtual tour of the actual temple.
sagradafamilia.org
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World Webcam Map
With Web cams placed in outdoor locations all around the world, net surfers and peeping toms can
stare at street corners from the safety of their own home. This site offers an accessible map of
outdoor Web cams across the globe.
dove.mtx.net.au
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Reverse Phone Look-up
Whether you want to find a long lost friend or the address of someone who owes you money,
Anywho.com can assist you. Powered by AT&T, the site can provide the phone numbers and addresses
of almost any person or business.
anywho.com
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Medical Breakthroughs
If you find it hard keeping up with all the amazing medical advancements taking place worldwide,
you'll want to bookmark this site. Ivanhoe Broadcast News is the country's largest
news-gathering organization currently covering medical breakthroughs, family health and issues
important to women.
Their site is an excellent resource for top-quality and thought-provoking news stories, offering
solutions to problems, tips on staying healthy, and compelling stories. Be the "First to Know"
about the latest medical news by signing up for their free weekly e-mail newsletter highlighting
the new reports on their site each week.
ivanhoe.com
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When Wal-Mart Comes to Town
When Wal-mart executives arrived in a small town in Virginia, their eyes were filled with dreams
of dropping a mega-store right in the middle of Main Street. Their plans created more than just
a little resistance and caused a rift amongst the citizens of Ashland, Virginia, spurning a hot
debate over the effects of big business on small town America.
'Store Wars' is an hour-long documentary produced by PBS that follows this story from its
beginning to the first ruling by the City Council of Ashland. Throughout the website visitors
will find background information on the events, main characters and issues revolving around the
standoff. There is detailed information on Wal-mart (the largest retail chain in the world), an
interview with the director of the documentary, and insight into the many social, economic and
industrial issues that make this argument so interesting.
pbs.org
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Math in our Daily Lives
Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it. Those who don't, are doomed
to pay it. "What is compound interest, and why is it so important?" is but one of the
fascinating topics covered in +Plus ezine.
Created to increase public awareness about the importance of math in everyday life, the current
issue features articles on the secret life of fractions and fractal expressionism. It is one of
the most interesting sites we have recently reviewed.
pass.maths.org
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Investigating English
Language is the fiber of communication, a system of symbols that enables conversation,
storytelling, instruction, and a host of other human interactions to occur. While the English
language has become a word-filled melee of metaphors, expressions, references, sayings, etc.,
many of us who use such statements are unfamiliar with their fascinating origins.
Micheal Quinion, master lexicographer and founder of WorldWideWords.org, has created this
website for the benefit of the English-speaking public. There are interesting articles on odd
topics; from the correct spelling of Aluminum to the distinct vernacular used in British
Lotteries to the highly developed linguistics of the Star Trek universe.
In addition to reading the articles, users can search through an alphabetical list of bizarre
words.
worldwidewords.org
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Stickman Murder Mystery
If you like murder mysteries, video games, and free entertainment, then this is the perfect site
for you. The Stickville Murder Mystery is a 'free online interactive whodunit video game' that
will keep even the cleverest detectives stroking their beards in befuddlement.
Players will assume the role of a Homicide Detective in Stickville whose job it is to gather
information and clues about the murder, develop a theory as to the identity of the killer, and
then report that theory back to the 'Chief'.
The game is interactive, so players should expect to do some thinking. There are five different
cases to solve, so the site should keep users entertained for quite a while.
normandcompany.com
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Art of the Architect
From the Leaning Tower of Pisa to the Sistine Chapel, Italy has long been known for its rich
architectural history. In the tradition of their forefathers, a group of modern architects are
reviving Italy's renowned passion for structural beauty.
ArtofArchitect.com is the website behind an art exhibition at The High Museum of Art in Atlanta,
GA. It features the artistic design work of five modern Italian architects, as well as a short
biography of each designer. Don't miss Arduino Cantafora's 'A New Venice II', a contemporary
interpretation of the ancient city.
artofarchitect.com
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Useless Knowledge
'If it isn't here, it isn't trivia' is the slogan of UselessKnowledge.com, a website that prides
itself as the definitive source of trivia and useless information on the Web. There are enough
bizarre facts on the site to keep you busy for hours, not to mention how popular you'll be at
parties.
There are many cool features including 'Fact of the Day', 'Word of the Day', 'Useless Riddle',
and 'World of Trivia'. Visitors will find answers to some of life's most crucial questions,
like 'Where is the world's only concierge?' and 'What is a booger made of?'
uselessknowledge.com
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Talk Surgery
Despite its many critics, plastic surgery continues to gain popularity both in the United States
and in many countries around the globe. From breast augmentation to liposuction to cosmetic
dentistry, more and more Americans are choosing to spend thousands of dollars in an effort to
make themselves 'more beautiful'.
Talksurgery.com is a great site to visit for anyone who is considering undergoing plastic
surgery. There are 'personal stories' from people who have had a variety of different
procedures, technical information on many types of surgery, and even a 'Doctor Locator' that
will help patients find the right doctor for their needs.
talksurgery.com
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Dictionary of Difficult Words
If you're tired of pompous lexicographers thinking they can outsmart you with esoteric language,
then get revenge with the Dictionary of Difficult Words.
With almost 14,000 entries, you'll easily be able to develop an arsenal of words big enough to
take on any word snob.
lineone.net
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Laughing in Congress
Have you ever wanted to write your local representative or state senator but felt overwhelmed by
the idea of approaching Congress? Thanks to YourCongress.com, this process has become far less
intimidating.
The website is a light-hearted but accurate source of the daily comings and goings of the US
Congress. Visitors will learn about their local representation, where their tax money is being
spent, as well as what bills are currently on the agenda.
More importantly, the website provides easy avenues for people to submit letters to their
representatives or to write their own bills!
yourcongress.com
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Friction Magazine
Friction Magazine was created in the spirit of free thought, an online publication that prides
itself as 'a home for independent culture. The magazine provides interesting, eccentric content
while avoiding the social dogma often found in mainstream media sources.
This ezine covers a wide range of topics, including art, music, politics, and sports. Most of
the contributors are young writers, editors, and artists working on fascinating if not
irreverent projects.
Currently, it features an article about the state of punk music, as well a great piece on a
young magazine publisher in Connecticut who is challenging, well, just about everything.
frictionmagazine.com
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Great Bear Rainforest
Rainforests represent some of the most beautiful expressions of nature on the planet. Most of us
have only dreamed of visiting an environment of such primal beauty, until now.
Thanks to the Greenpeace organization, visitors can now take a virtual tour of one of the
world's most stunning ecosystems, Canada's Great Bear Rainforest. The site is easy to use, with
a map that will guide users through the many different areas of this extremely rare and
magnificent coastal temperate rainforest.
Each area is accompanied by photos of this pristine land, as well as written descriptions of its
history, plant-life, and animal species.
greenpeace.org
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Antique Cameras
When photography was born in 1839, its tools were beautiful. The original cameras were custom
crafted and made of leather, wood, and brass. While we have come a long way in terms of
technology and technique, these cameras live on as antique reminders of the roots of modern
photography.
'Antique and 19th Century Cameras' is a wonderful site for history buffs, camera historians and
nostalgic photographers alike. You will learn all about these old 'picture boxes', including
multi-lens, view, and self-casing cameras. Collectors can also use the website to buy, sell,
and trade with other photographers around the world.
usinternet.com
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