 | Our Favorite Web Sitesas rated by our staff |
| CATEGORY | WEB SITE | NOTES | |
| Automotive | cars.com | "The simple way to buy a new or used car." | |
| Edmunds.com | Reviews, photos, and more. Forget "invoice" -- find out what the dealer really pays (holdbacks). | ||
| Autoweb.com | Puts you in control of the car-buying process by providing unbiased research to help you find and purchase a car on your own terms. | ||
| Genealogy | Ancestry.com | The most comprehensive commercial family-history site, with plenty of free information. | |
| FamilySearch | The Church of Latter-day Saints has over 100 million records you can search. | ||
| The Southern Edge Genealogy | This site offers a variety of links to take the next step in your search. | ||
| News and Sports | NPR Online | National Public Radio offers information about all your favorite NPR shows, plus a summary of top stories and breaking news. | |
| Fox News | Fox News offers the latest news, polls and links to Fox Sports and other Fox News programs. | ||
| CNN.com | CNN online offers breaking news as well as in-depth coverage of regional, national and world news and politics. | ||
| ESPN.com | ESPN offers the latest in sports news from team stats and rosters to scores and highlights. | ||
| Time.com | The weekly news magazine's home page offers articles from the latest issue as well as a comprehensive selection of packaged editorial content. | ||
| latimes.com | The Los Angeles Times' Web site offers the latest local and regional news as well as entertainment, dining and recreation guides for the Los Angeles area. | ||
| CNET.com | CNET offers the latest news and trends in computers and technology. | ||
| ZDNet | Offers Internet and e-commerce news as well as tips and links from Ziff-Davis publications such as PC Magazine, Inter@ctive Week, Macworld, etc. | ||
| NFL.com | NFL.com offers scores and highlights from the previous week and match-ups and predictions for the coming week, as well as injury reports, stats, films, rosters and team standings. | ||
| USGS Pasadena Earthquake Information | The U.S. Geological Survey's Pasadena, Calif., office presents news on current California earthquakes, earthquake commentary and other sources for seismic information. | ||
| Financial News and Consumer Guides | TheStreet.com | TheStreet.com offers investment strategies and financial reporting and analysis. | |
| Quotesmith.com | Offers instant insurance quotes from over 300 companies as well as coverage and company information. | ||
| The National Fraud Information Center | Learn how to protect yourself from scams and how to report fraud. | ||
| BizRate.com | Rates e-commerce companies based on product, delivery time, customer service, etc., through customer feedback and reviews by the BizRate.com staff. A good starting point for first-time online shoppers. | ||
| National Foundation for Consumer Credit | Resources to help you deal with debt, improve your credit rating and establish a budget. | ||
| womenCONNECT.com | "The source for women in business" offers everything from career advice to information on women's health issues. | ||
| Homefair.com | If you're looking to buy a home, sell a home or relocate, this site has many resources and interactive tools to help you make informed decisions. | ||
| Employment | Monster.com | Monster.com offers a searchable database of classified employment ads, career resources and research on participating companies. | |
| HotJobs.com | HotJobs.com offers online job searches, employment resources and company profiles. | ||
| Politics and Entertainment | Salon.com | A Web magazine featuring a variety of columnists and many different viewpoints, covering everything from politics to health care to working mothers. | |
| Slate | A Web magazine featuring politics, news and commentary, presented by the Microsoft Network. | ||
| E! Online | E! Entertainment television's online source for entertainment industry news. | ||
| Mr. Showbiz | This Go Network site provides a daily dose of celebrity dish and entertainment industry gossip. | ||
| Project Vote Smart | Provides nonpartisan, relevant information on political candidates from across the nation. PVS is the sole program of the Center for National Independence in Politics and is funded by its members and nonpartisan organizations. | ||
| The Democracy Network | The Democracy Network is a joint project of the League of Women Voters. Its purpose is to increase political participation at all levels by providing a forum for citizens to debate issues, the means to contact elected officials as well as other resources. | ||
| Freedom Channel | Provides candidate opinions and positions on a limited number of issues. | ||
| Amnesty International USA | The international human rights organization sponsors this site for its activities in the United States. | ||
| Film.com | Provides information on where to find the latest films and film festivals, as well as reviews, calendars and interviews. | ||
| Hollywood.com | Offers extensive coverage of premiers and parties, as well as interviews, upcoming releases, trailers and industry news. | ||
| Reference and Information Sources | Dictionary.com | Provides definitions for any word in the English language. | |
| About.com | Need information on a particular subject? You can probably find it here. | ||
| Encyclopedia.com | A good reference for general information. | ||
| MapQuest.com | Offers online maps, interactive driving directions, city guides and more! | ||
| The Internet Movie Database | The Internet Movie Database has great search capabilities if you're seeking the name of an obscure actor or an obscure film. Also provided are film reviews, information on upcoming releases and other industry news. | ||
| OnHealth | On Health is an independent service that provides information about wellness, health and medicine. | ||
| Ask Jeeves | Searches the Web to provide an answer to almost any question. | ||
| WebMD | Offers a medical dictionary, drug database, "Find a Physician" and more. | ||
| Patent Law Web Server | A public-service page with information on patents and intellectual property issues. | ||
| weather.com | Current climate information from around the globe, provided by The Weather Channel. | ||
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | FEMA's site offers information and resources on disasters such as earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and fires. | ||
| Society and Culture | Women.com | "The Smart Way to Get Things Done." | |
| chickclick | This is not your average women's sites; it's part of a network of "Girl Sites That Don't Fake It." | ||
| iVillage.com | "The Women's Network" is a resource for all women on the Web. | ||
| WeddingNetwork.com | Offers a bridal registry, wedding planning advice and online resources to help you prepare for the big day. | ||
| theknot.com | Offers a variety of wedding planning tools, an online registry, a directory of local services, your personal profile and more. | ||
| Student.Com | Here's an interactive site for college students that provides information and resources on schools, health and entertainment. | ||
| International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | The home page for the international humanitarian organization. | ||
| Humor and Hobbies | Jokes.com | Need a laugh? Check out this site for jokes, humorous news stories and more. | |
| MagicTricks.Com | Learn about your favorite magicians and shop for magic tricks! | ||
| The Smoking Gun | This site offers documents made available through Freedom of Information requests -- material that is otherwise difficult to locate online. | ||
| RinkWorks | Check out the dialectizer for a good laugh among the many entertainment-related features offered here. | ||
| LaughingLynx | Contains cartoons, sounds, jokes and other amusements. | ||
| Yahoo! | "Do you Yahoo?" This extensive Web portal can help you find just about anything online. | ||
| AltaVista Translations | Translate phrases into many European languages at this service of the popular search engine. | ||
| Etc., Etc., Etc. | Yahoo! Broadcast | Offers live radio and television broadcasts, as well as a variety of other entertainment. | |
| iWon | A search engine as well as a lottery of sorts. | ||
| Spinner.com | "Where music lives online." You can download (for free!) your own virtual jukebox. | ||
| Books, Music and Movies | bn.com | Barnes & Noble offers an extensive selection of books, music and gifts online. | |
| Amazon.com | The Internet's largest online supplier of books, music, movies and more. | ||
| CDNOW | Offers a large selection of CD's and cassette tapes and great prices on new music. | ||
| Reel.com | Offers DVD's and VHS cassettes of the newest video releases and more. | ||
| Auctions, Events and One-Stop Shopping | StoreRunner | The best in one-stop shopping, StoreRunner offers many time-saving choices for any product you're seeking. | |
| eBay | This auction site is the world's largest online personal trading community. | ||
| GreaterGood.com | The easiest way to contribute on the Internet -- shop at your favorite online stores and a portion of your purchase goes to the charity of your choice. | ||
| FTD.com | Browse the bouquets and send flowers to that special someone. | ||
| Art.com | Offers thousands of the world's most famous prints in a variety of sizes, framed or unframed, as well as seasonal galleries. | ||
| Shopper Connection | Offers discounts and links to over a dozen online stores. | ||
| PC Flowers & Gifts | Offers flowers, plants, gift baskets and more. | ||
| Omaha Steaks | This well-known company offers tasty gift ideas, as well as delicious items for your own table. | ||
| Admission Network | Need tickets to Cirque du Soleil? This is the place to go. | ||
| Ticketmaster.com | Offers tickets to almost any event across the United States. | ||
| Great Gatsby's | Offers access to live auctions as well as online auctions of Gatsby's vast collection of antiques, reproductions and collectibles. | ||
| Crabtree & Evelyn | Shop online for Crabtree & Evelyn's renowned line of soaps, fragrances, toiletries and more. | ||
| Illuminations | Offering candles and candle accessories that make great gifts for yourself or others. | ||
| Computers and Electronics | buy.com | Offers the latest in computer hardware and software, electronics, music, movies and more. | |
| Outpost.com | Offers computer hardware and software, accessories, networking as well as Outpost Auctions. | ||
| Egghead.com | Egghead.com has joined with Onsale.com to create one site that offers new and surplus computers, electronics, sporting goods and vacations. | ||
| CDW | "Computing Solutions Built for Business." | ||
| Micro Warehouse | Offers PC and Macintosh hardware, software, supplies and networking equipment. | ||
| Sports, Toys and Hobbies | eToys | Online toy merchant offering a wide selection of dolls, action figures, board games and video games. | |
| Pets.com | Because Pets Can't Drive -- the Web's largest destination for pet supplies and information about your animal's well-being. | ||
| dsports.com | "The Ultimate Online Sporting Goods Store" offers everything from camping and backpacking gear to footwear and apparel. | ||
| Garden.com | Offering a wide range of horticultural information and services, this site is a must for gardeners. | ||
| REI.com | REI and REI Outlet offer a full range of outdoor recreational equipment. | ||
| StampsOnline | Buy stamps online and view the latest collections and newly released stamps. | ||
| Household | Crate and Barrel | The Chicago-based company is online with many of its home furnishings products available to customers across the country. | |
| Homestore.com | Thinking about buying a home? This site offers numerous tools to help make the process a little easier. | ||
| Williams-Sonoma | Offers decor and supplies for cooks, kitchens and personal bars. | ||
| GoodHome.com | Offers a complete array of home decorating and furnishings, as well as a design studio and more. | ||
| iCelebrate.com | Offers everything to spruce up your home for the holidays. | ||
| DeckTheHouse.com | For all your Christmas decorating needs, inside and out. | ||
| MotherNature.com | Offering products and services that promote healthy living. | ||
| HomeGrocer.com | Too busy to drop by the grocery store? HomeGrocer can take care of the task by delivering groceries right to your front door. | ||
| Travel and Food | Travelocity.com | Travelocity is a one-stop travel site that offers online reservations for air, car, hotel and vacation packages, as well as destination and travel information. | |
| lasvegas.com | Offers a vast resource of information on visiting and traveling to Las Vegas, as well as moving information and a guide to living in Las Vegas. | ||
| Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online | Offers information for budget travel as well as a forum for users to share their traveling experiences, and destination and vacation information. | ||
| WholeFoods.com | The world's largest purveyor of natural foods offers an online store for groceries, household items and more. | ||
| TravelWeb.com | Offering hotel and flight reservations, as well as special weekend deals. | ||
| wine.com | Offers a large selection of wines, a wine club and an assortment of gift baskets for any occasion. | ||
| Cooking.com | The Web's best selection of cookware and supplies. | ||
| Tavolo | Offering specialty foods, gifts, recipes and cookbooks, as well as tableware and supplies for the kitchen. | ||
| Hotel Discounts | The lowest prices on hotels in major cities. | ||
| Priceline.com | Where you decide how much to pay for airline tickets, hotel rooms and more. | ||
| Cheap Tickets | Find low fares for major airports in the United States, Europe and Asia as well as discounts on car rentals, hotels and cruises. | ||
| Fashion and Beauty | Zappos.com | Online shoe store for both men and women, offering both casual and athletic wear. | |
| ibeauty.com | Offering fragrances, cosmetics, a beauty guide, gifts for him and her, as well as fitness and nutrition advice, beauty trends and more. | ||
| Buyjewel.com | "The Jewel of the Internet" offers jewelry in all price ranges with original designs for gemstones, gold silver and platinum. | ||
| Macys.com | This site offers a selection of the famous department stores' apparel, home furnishings and decor, as well as seasonal items, cosmetics and jewelry. | ||
| DesignerOutlet.com | Designer styles at discount prices. | ||
| Mondera.com | Find diamonds and jewelry from around the world. | ||
| PlanetRx.com | Offering an online pharmacy and drugstore, as well as beauty and health products and a community forum. | ||
| drugstore.com | Site features include an online pharmacy, along with health, beauty and personal care items. | ||
| Perfume-Depot.com | Offering the most popular fragrances for men and women at discounted prices. | ||
| Gymboree | Keep your kids in style with this store's line of active wear. |
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