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Virtual Caves
Stalagmites, Stalactites and Splattermites... These terms are enough to
make you want to crawl into a cave and well, explore. While the common
lore behind caves revolves around bears, bats, witches and hermits, this
site reveals that the real story of what lurks in those tunnels of hidden
darkness is far more intriguing than the folklore.
Virtual Caves is a fascinating site devoted to the scientific intricacies
of cave exploration. Divided into four sections, 'Lava Tubes', 'Sea
Caves', Erosional Caves' and 'Solution Caves', visitors may browse through
detailed pictures and descriptions of such cave "dwellers" as Aragonites,
Rims, Columns and Moon milks. The site also features a state-by-state
guide to caves that are open for public exploration. Bring a friend and a
torch; cause its dark in there.
goodearthgraphics.com
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Star Wars Online
Many devoted 'Star Wars' fans experienced a sense of mortal disappointment
after seeing 'The Phantom Menace', a movie that many felt blasted the
legendary space adventure series straight to 'Hollywood'. This website
will definitely revive your lost faith in Star Wars and its noble spirit.
The Star Wars Interactive guide is a highly entertaining experience that
engulfs its visitors in the wondrous world of 'Star Wars'. Test your
knowledge of the universe with 'Star Wars Trivia', practice killing storm
troopers in 'The Rebel Training Facility', or just browse through the
'Flash Timeline' of the original trilogy. The Force is strong with this site.
starwars.brainerddispatch.com
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Glimpses of India
Many people consider India to be the holiest place on earth, a land of
mystery and spirituality that holds a key to the universal secrets of Life
and Death. At the very least India is a wondrous nation, filled with a
sense of divine humanity that far outweighs any devotion to the world of
government and politics. As this website reveals, India's history and
geography are as rich as the magical culture that inhabits it.
Harappa.com focuses on a specific part of the region, the Indus Valley,
home to one of the world's first cities, and was developed in an attempt to
revive interest in a culture that has been previously buried in historical
obscurity. Visitors to the site can capture a glimpse of this ancient
civilization through lithographs, photos, archeological finds, and even
short movies that were filmed in the 1930's and 1940's. There are also
fascinating images from other areas such as Pakistan predating 1947, the
year in which these two nations won their independence. Don't forget to
check out the Harappa Bazaar, where a credit card can buy you three
thousand year old jewelry, pottery and other 'ancient Indus goods'.
harappa.com
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Graphics Converter
For those of us that rank in as amateurs of the computer world, some of the
simplest tasks can be frustrating. Formatting text, using zip disks, and
downloading photos properly can prove daunting to the PC freshman. The
Graphic Converter software will instantly solve at least one of your
computer confusions by correctly formatting your incoming images.
With the ability to import over one hundred graphic formats, this program
can easily convert photos with unfamiliar extensions (.fpx, .pcd) into more
easily recognizable extension (.gif, jpeg). It is shareware that, in
addition to its conversion abilities, is outfitted with other useful
features such as basic image manipulation, graphic enhancement for the Net,
and a Slide Show Browser. It'll set you back $30 to register, but it is
easily worth every penny.
lemkesoft.de
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Masters of Photography
There are good photographers and there are legendary photographers. The
word 'legendary' can be ascribed to that cadre of lens-men who capture
images that strike an emotional chord in entire societies. Artists like
Ansel Adams and Robert Doisneau are popular examples of photographers whose
work has had a deep, almost universal impact on their audiences.
The 'Masters of Photography' website displays the work of over fifty great
photographers. These visual geniuses are listed alphabetically, and in
case you are not familiar with all of them, check out the complete
'Summaries' of their life and work. Be sure to look through the pictures
of such lesser-known legends as Steichen, DeCarava and Evans, in addition
to the more famous 'stars' of the site.
masters-of-photography.com
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