To: ~digs who wrote (161 ) 6/22/2001 9:36:56 PM From: ~digs Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6763 -------------------- The Symphony: An Interactive Guide While classical music is popular all over the world, many listeners are uneducated about the rich processes behind the creation of the music. This is a great site for anyone who loves classical music but often feels lost when it comes to understanding the nature, form and history of the symphonies they listen to. This website offers an interactive tour through the many aspects of the symphony. Visitors will learn about the history of the music, the life and work of many famous and talented composers, and the many components that make up an orchestra. Listen to clips of symphonies listed on the site, take a 'crash course in symphonic form', or go on a 'quick-tour' of the history and development of classical music. library.thinkquest.org ------------------------ State of the Beach Ever wonder just how clean the beaches we love to surf and swim in are? Surfrider.org has done extensive research into the topic, using a Geographical Information System to create maps of local beaches across the country. People who spend a lot of time in the water (surfers, divers, beach bums) will appreciate the ongoing effort to update our knowledge about the state of our beaches. Search by state to find out everything from water quality to beach erosion to designated surfing areas. surfrider.org ------------------- Dive and Discover Underwater diving reveals that the earth is as beautiful below the sea as it is above it, with a unique array of stunning species, rock formations, and natural occurrences. Only a rare few have been fortunate enough to see the wonders of the sea floor, usually scientists and professional divers who have the ability and the means to explore earth's final frontier. Dive and Discover gives visitors the opportunity to discover the wondrous mysteries of the deep. The site contains information on a variety of undersea expeditions across the globe, from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. Users will learn about the mid-ocean ridge, seafloor eruptions, black smokers and the new technology scientists are using to map and explore the ocean's depths. divediscover.whoi.edu --------------------------- Source: tricksandtrinkets.com