THE WEEKLY BOOKMARK ISSN 1091-6202 June 28, 1998 - Vol 4, No. 10 IN THIS ISSUE The Weekly Bookmark presents reviews of what's new and newsworthy on the Web in over fifteen categories. Readers submit sites and the editor makes final selections. Your submissions are welcome and are carefully reviewed. Subscribers to this free newsletter will receive each issue first. Issues will subsequently be made available online. http://www.weeklyb.com ON MY END - THE WEEKLY BOOKMARK RECOGNIZED AS TOP 100 E-MAIL NEWSLETTER The Multimedia Marketing Group, http://www.mmgco.com, which publishes the A-List of top 100 e-mail newsletters, just gave The Weekly Bookmark a great honor. Not only were we named to the list, but also The Weekly Bookmark is the only "site announcement" newsletter currently rated A+! Your comments and suggestions on how to improve The Weekly Bookmark are welcome. 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To obtain full details please visit http://www.power2001.com/weeklyb/ or mailto:true_life@pobox.com ********************************************************************** ARTS AND HUMANITIES University of Toronto Hosts Senior Artists' Web Site http://www.dgp.toronto.edu/people/rdowning/ 63 year old Canadian fine artist has learned to use the computer well enough to generate unique digital art, and also design a web site that comes as close as your going to get to an online retrospective exhibition of an artists'life's work. Submitted By: Robert Downing, RCA Neverworlds http://home.istar.ca/~fates/neverworlds/nv.htm Neverworlds is a new bi-monthly, semi-pro, paying e-zine geared toward the publication of original sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. Writers and artists are encouraged to submit their material. Submitted By: Kevin L. McPherson Fogfire - Short Fiction, Poetry and Art for the Web http://fogfire.com/ The current schedule for this publication is to bring you new stories, poetry, and art every two months. Submitted By: Ken Hoffman Free Photography Workshops http://www.photo-seminars.com An on line community dedicated to image makers and those that teach image making. Free workshops and lectures on the art and craft of photography by a world class faculty. Free classified ads, tips, tricks and money making ideas. This campus is a great resource for working photographers or wannabes. June is photojournalism Month. Submitted By: Brian Ratty ArtsFusion http://www.artsfusion.com/ It is the purpose of ArtsFusion to harness these attributes-participation, interactivity and collaboration-in an attempt to defragmentalize the on-line presence of the arts community as a whole. By establishing a common gateway to the thousands of art sites, in connection with a news resource and on-line forum for the creative community, ArtsFusion will truly make use of the resources and potential of this tool. Submitted By: Aaron Norstad -------------------- BOOKS AND MUSIC Akiko - Reviews and Articles on Books, Videos, Music and Comics http://www.akiko.ndirect.co.uk/ We encourage you to submit reviews, gripes, short fiction, artwork, practically anything. Submitted By: editor -------------------- COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Javapowered.com http://www.javapowered.com/ The Java Site for Caffeinating your Web page with over 250 FREE Java Applet Downloads and previews. Submitted By: Elmer Horvath -------------------- EDUCATION Astrolabe: Ethical Navigations through Virtual Realities http://www.cgrg.ohio-state.edu/Astrolabe Should a virtual world consider real world ethics? This is a question that is receiving increased attention as more and more high-technology tasks and creations are undertaken each day. A team of researchers, under the direction of Carol Gigliotti at The Ohio State University and International Advisory Board have developed a web site, CD ROM and Online-Journal project that explores ethical concerns surrounding society's current reliance on virtual technologies. Carol Gigliotti -------------------- ENTERTAINMENT Galaxy eZine - Original Science Fiction http://www.galaxyezine.org/ Online version of famous science fiction magazine Galaxy. Sci-fi at its best. Original Fiction, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Stories, and multi-media titles. Submitted By: editor The Indie Scene on PBS: An Eye on the Best Independent Film and Video http://www.pbs.org/independents/ Offers visitors a guide through the PBS primetime schedule, highlighting upcoming independent programs and extensive complementary information, including credits and behind-the-scenes background on independent productions. In addition, directors and producers of independent films broadcast on PBS will be available for online forums with site visitors. Submitted By: Kevin Dando Art Comics http://www.artcomic.com Daily Underground Comics for the web since March, 1995 - mature audience. Submitted By: Bebe Williams Bollywood Online http://BollywoodOnline.com/ Totally dedicated to the world of the Indian film industry. Submitted By: Sanjay Khare ------------------- HEALTH AND MEDICINE Testosterone - Muscle With Attitude http://www.testosterone.net/ The best renegade muscle-building and fat-burning information available Submitted By: Tim Patterson -------------------- INTERNET AND THE WEB GnuHoo Community Directory http://www.gnuhoo.com/ GnuHoo is a community-maintained hierarchical directory of the web. Submitted By: Rich Skrenta ------------------- GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Voice of a Few Americans http://www.acclaimedmedia.com/ What do Abe Lincoln, Bill Clinton, an Alien in a Coffee Cup, and grass-roots political opinion have in common? They can all be found at the "The Voice of a Few Americans" internet magazine, home of "Norman vs. the Alien", "Loco Politico" and "The Bogus News Network" Submitted By: Chris Rosebrough Russ Feingold for US Senate - Wisconsin http://www.feingold98.org Learn about Russ Feingold, his achievements in the Senate, his work for the people of Wisconsin, how to help the Feingold Senate Committee, and re-elect Russ Feingold into the US Senate. Submitted By: Janet Sailor -------------------- NEWS SERVICES Year 2000 and Information Warfare News Briefs http://iwarfare.com/news.htm A free news service for Journalists and IT Professionals. We provide daily news coverage of Y2K, Information Warfare and Computer Hacking stories and issues direct to your email box. We monitor over 2000 news sources and have agents in over 80% of the worlds countries giving you the most comprehensive coverage available. Submitted By: Andrew Smith Computer Design Online http://www.computer-design.com In-depth Information, Intelligence, and Insight for engineering Submitted By: Barrett Nuzum -------------------- ORGANIZATIONS Aboriginal AIDS Network of Canada http://www.caan.ca Providing leadership, support, and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, regardless of where they reside. National Coalition of Aboriginal people. Submitted By: Darren Greer ------------------- RECREATION AND SPORTS Live Coverage of World Cup for Free http://www.worldsoccernews.com/ World Soccer News Braves Bandwidth Battle. World Soccer News offers live World Cup coverage to all takers. The site is offering live coverage of the World Cup matches to all web site owners for free. Submitted By: Anthony Appleby CheerOnline - Cheerleading Magazine http://www.cheeronline.com/ Welcome to the premier Internet cheerleading magazine. Submitted By: Meg The Way Of Taekwondo http://www.thewayonline.com/ The Way Online is the online edition of The Way of Taekwondo, the quarterly magazine of The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) and the World Traditional Taekwondo Union (WTTU). Submitted By: -------------------- SCIENCE & INDUSTRY SciencePosters - Repository For Science Presentations http://www.scienceposters.org The only online resource designed specifically as a repository for oral and poster presentations made at a scientific meeting of any discipline. Scientific presentations can now be posted online immediately after a meeting, thereby extending not only their life, but also their reach worldwide. Submitted By: Eve Schaefer ------------------- SOCIETY AND CULTURE The Net Vet http://www.thenetvet.com/aaaindex1.htm The Net Vet Virtual Veterinary Clinic and Animal Health Care Center Submitted By: Gerrie Barr, DVM "Working Stiff," A Scrappy Web Site About Working People http://www.pbs.org/WebLab/workingstiff Working Stiff is a webzine for working people, designed to provide a place for employees from around the country and in a variety of jobs to gather and learn from a lively exchange of information and advice. The site includes a combination of hand-written workplace diaries; in-depth feature articles on issues from privacy to office relationships; a weekly advice column; a stress-o-meter; a resource guide; and active bulletin boards. Submitted By: Suzanne Segerman Hopscotch - A Cultural Review http://www.hopscotch.org/ A new quarterly journal published by Duke University Press. Submitted By: Ilan Stavan Chicago Reporter Magazine http://www.chicagoreporter.com/ Investigative reporting on race and poverty in Chicago since 1972 Submitted By: Laura S. Washington FashionClick - Online Fashion and Style Magazine http://www.fashionclick.com/ Find out the latest fashion news from around the world. Submitted By: Tu An Zen Temple http://vinet.vinet.com/~tuanthienduong/ Tu An Zen Temple teaches the method of the Zen Masters under the guidance of Rev. Wei Li Thich Duy Luc. The Tu An Zen Temple website has sutras and translations in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese. The site also feature pictures of the Buddha, the Zen Patriarchs, and audio from recent Dharma talks. Submitted By: Tuan Tran GourmetSpot - An Enticing Menu of Must-See Sites for Food Enthusiasts http://www.gourmetspot.com GourmetSpot is the information sweetspot of the best food and beverage resources on the Web. Find an enticing menu of recipes, restaurants, cookbooks, food news and facts, kitchen toys and tools, cooking schools, professional culinary resources and insightful editorial in one high-utility, user-friendly spot. Submitted By: Lisa Gallegos -------------------- TRAVEL AND REGIONAL Nevada Outpost http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost/ Where to go and what to know in Northern Nevada. Submitted By: staff The Conway Daily Sun - Mount Washington Valley, NH http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com Published by The Conway Daily Sun, a Mount Washington Valley newspaper, covering resorts, attractions, dining, entertainment, tax-free shopping, camping, hiking, skiing, recreational adventures and sports. Submitted By: Adam Hirshan Hotel World http://www.hotelworld.com Hotel guide and booking service featuring over 8000 hotels, of which many are bookable online. 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