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Life
Life: Advice
→ Quotes http://www.goodreads.com/quotes
Quotes about life and more.
→ Life Advice (Huffington Post) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/life-advice
Mike Caro says: True, this news site isn’t my first choice for objective coverage, but it’s fairer than many other mainstream sources. Its life-advice section is excellent, covering a wide range. The collection continues to grow. Recommended.
→ Science learning http://www.fi.edu/franklin/printer/abc.html
Helpful advice for learners and teachers regarding science.
→ Wisdom Quotes http://www.wisdomquotes.com
Words of wisdom from well-known authors or by topics.
Life: Amusement
→ Saying images http://sayingimages.com
Presenting images with the use of words.
→ Theme Park Insider http://www.themeparkinsider.com
A guide to theme parks, where to stay and advice, plus tips and a forum.
Life: Education
U.S. Department of Education information dealing with funding, policy, research, and news.
→ Education Week http://www.edweek.org/ew/index.html
Articles, technology in schools, developmental resources, and job offerings.
→ Smithsonian http://www.smithsonianmag.com
An educational stroll through history, archaeology, science, ideas, arts, and more.
Life: General
→ Encyclopedia of Life http://eol.org
Exploring life on Earth.
Photos and articles about people, history, culture, and photos featured in Life magazine.
→ Missouri Life http://www.missourilife.com
Discover the flavor of Missouri. Check out the wineries and other interesting places to visit.
Upbeat advice on parenting and life. Not only for mothers.
→ My Modern Met http://www.mymodernmet.com/
Sharing, inspiration, and art.
Life: Health
→ The Glove and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life
Covers an array of life issues dealing with health, fitness, food, wine,fashion, parenting, relationships, and more.
→ Life-Worldwide http://www.life-worldwide.org
Leading international fungal education covering fungal infections, awareness health professionals, and media center.
→ U.S. Department of Health & Human Services http://www.hhs.gov
Grants, family issues, diseases and prevention, jobs, and news.
→ Women’s Health http://www.womenshealthmag.com
The latest on fitness, sex, love, life, food, weight, health, beauty, and style.
→ Word of Wisdom Living http://www.wordofwisdomliving.com
Advice on eating smarter so you can look and feel better.
→ U.S. Department of Health & Human Services http://www.hhs.gov
Grants, family issues, diseases and prevention, jobs, and news.
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News
News: Business
→ Biz Trader http://www.biztrader.com
A worldwide bazaar for small business owners to buy sell or sell their products. You’ll also find a library that offers advice to buyers and sellers.
→ Bloomberg Businessweek http://www.businessweek.com
Worldwide economic conditions, companies and industry situations, technology, financial, small business information, and multimedia information.
→ Business insider http://www.businessinsider.com
Latest business, tech, finance, and political news. Articles on business strategies, life tips, and entertainment news.
→ Entrepreneur http://www.entrepreneur.com
Suggestions on beginning a business, with tips on hiring your first employee, and accountant to management and marketing. This site offers many of the essentials needed for birthing a new business and keeping it healthy.
→ Small business administration http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
Ready to start a business? This is the place to find the programs and tools to get you started on the right track.
News: Entertainment
→ BuzzFeed http://www.buzzfeed.com
Offers suggestions on movies you may wish to see or avoid and juicy morsels regarding celebrities. Will also feed you interesting information regarding animals, food, and travel.
→ Entertainment Weekly http://www.ew.com/ew
Entertainment updates featuring TV shows, movies, music and books featuring celebrities.
→ eOnline http://www.eonline.com
Celebrity news, videos, and photos.
→ Hollywood Reporter http://www.hollywoodreporter.com
The latest Hollywood news, movie reviews, as well as industry stories keeping you up to date on the latest happenings with Hollywood.
News: General
→ ABC News http://abcnews.go.com
News and events happening in the U.S. and around the world, including political news, entertainment, health, life, and money.
→ Reuters http://www.reuters.com
Great source for Worldwide news, business news, entertainment, politics and technology.
News: Politics
→ Fox News http://www.foxnews.com
The latest news concerning politics, entertainment, tech, science, health, and world.
→ Roll Call http://www.rollcall.com
Discusses politics and policy, with a few opinions thrown in. A trip around the Hill with informational tidbits offered up.
→ The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/us
A great source of news from around the world, and in the U.S.You’ll also find information on sports, culture, business,environment, science, media, and much more.
→ Weekly Standard http://www.weeklystandard.com
Articles covering the latest news, politics, foreign policy, and national security.
News: Science
→ Climate Depot http://www.climatedepot.com
Generally skeptical of human-induced climate change theory. Analysis. Links provided to news stories. May seem heretical to some, logical to others.
→ New Scientist http://www.newscientist.com
Articles, galleries and opinions dealing with space, environment, health, life, math, and physics.
→ Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com
A supply of the most recent research news dealing with health, and medicine, as well as articles exploring the workings of the brain, and videos on plants and animals. You’ll also discover an array of books
→ Scientific American http://www.scientificamerican.com
Articles, news,topics, questions answered by pros, education, and technology updates.
News: Sports
→ Bleacher Report http://bleacherreport.com
Get all your sports news here, including poker predictions and opinions.
→ CBS Sports http://www.cbssports.com
Sports information, schedules, scores, and more.
Latest sports scores, standings, schedules, and news.
→ Fox Sports http://msn.foxsports.com
Sports news and scores. Latest happenings and schedules.
→ Sporting news http://www.sportingnews.com
Latest news and scores for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Nascar, soccer, and fantasy sports.
→ Sports Illustrated CNN http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Sports news from CNN and Sports Illustrated Magazine
→ Sports Network http://www.sportsnetwork.com
Scores and news on your sports favorites.
News: Technology
Latest gadgets and reviews, download software, and tech news.
→ Gizmag http://www.gizmag.com
Gizmag offers up a gamut of present and future technological creations in the gadget world, including cars, planes, and drones.
→ Itech future http://itechfuture.com
Future technology, including tablets, phones, gadgets, and even robots, drones, and cars.
→ Popular Mechanics http://www.popularmechanics.com
A favored site among most men. Deals with automotive, technology, science, and how-to projects for the home.
→ Popular Science http://www.popsci.com
Check out the latest computers, phones, cars, science, and technology.
→ Tech News World http://www.technewsworld.com
Tech news covering computers, internet, IT, and mobile devices. Includes reviews, security articles, and a blog.
Sports, life, tech, travel news and opinions. Top news of the day.
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Poker and gambling
Poker and gambling: Advice and education
→ CardRunners http://www.cardrunners.com
Extensive poker training site with videos, forums, and more. Simple sign-up required to view most content.
→ Poker1 http://www.poker1.com
This site.
→ PokerSchoolOnline http://www.pokerschoolonline.com
Among major poker education sites, this stands alone as the original. It still has much to offer. Mike Caro was its first dean. Now the official training tool of PokerStars online poker.
Poker and gambling: General
→ All In http://www.allinmag.com
Articles, poker news, rankings, and tournament schedules.
Poker news, videos, tournaments, players, tools, and blogs.
→ Card Player http://www.cardplayer.com
Poker news, videos, tournaments, players, tools, and blogs.
→ Card Player Cruises www.cardplayercruises.com
Play poker between ports and enjoy unbelievable hospitality from Linda Johnson (Poker Hall of Fame) and Jan Fisher (Women in Poker Hall of Fame).
→ Casino affiliate programs http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com
Affiliate programs, forums, marketing, and news.
→ Daniel Negreanu http://www.danielnegreanu.com
Bio, stats, articles, media, and news about Daniel.
→ Doyle Brunson http://www.doylebrunson.com
News, education, books, videos, and a blog.
→ Global Poker Index http://www.globalpokerindex.com
Poker rankings worldwide
→ I. Nelson Rose http://www.gamblingandthelaw.com
Today’s leading authority on gambling and the law offers insights, articles, and more.
→ Jennifer Harman http://www.jenniferharman.com
One of the favorite ladies of poker. You’ll find videos, media, as well as Jennifer’s story and her private line of clothing offered at her site.
→ Nolan Dalla http://www.nolandalla.com
Essays, politics, rants, reviews, poker, and media.
→ PocketFives http://www.pocketfives.com
Poker articles, online rankings, forums, and training.
→ Poker Fraud Alert http://pokerfraudalert.com/forum
A forum purporting to alert players to poker fraud.
→ Poker listings http://www.pokerlistings.com
Latest news and blogs. A poker guide for best sites, room reviews, and bonuses. You’ll find the latest poker news and blogs here. You can also watch the WSOP life.
→ Poker Pages www.pokerpages.com
Poker news, advice, tournaments, rankings, and legal poker locations in the U.S. and worldwide.
→ Poker Player newspaper www.pokerplayernewspaper.com
Current and back issues (and more) from Stan Sludikoff’s widely read poker publication that features a Mike Caro front-page column.
→ PokerTube http://www.pokertube.com
A YouTube of poker moments featuring poker players worldwide.
Poker and gambling: News
→ Pokerfuse http://pokerfuse.com
Online poker news, training, podcasts, and more.
→ Poker News http://www.pokernews.com
The premiere site for poker reporting and breaking developments.
→ Poker Players Alliance http://theppa.org
Online poker news, legislation news, congressional ratings, and rulings.
→ Poker Scout http://www.pokerscout.com
Poker news, room reviews, online sites, and more.
Poker and gambling: Places offline
→ Bay 101 http://www.bay101.com
Hosts the Shooting Star Event. Located in San Jose, CA. Offers a variety of California games and poker. Daily tournaments.
→ Commerce Casino http://www.commercecasino.com
A great place to play poker or other table games.
→ Midwest Poker League http://www.midwestpokerleague.com/
Upcoming events, locations, leagues for the Midwest Poker League
→ World Casino Directory http://www.worldcasinodirectory.com
Directory of casinos around the world and on cruise ships. Also suggests the best casino hotels and favorite resorts to visit.Latest gambling news.
Poker and gambling: Places online
→ Best poker sites now www.bestpokersitesnow.com
Where to play online poker? Here are some suggestion.
→ Cards chat http://www.cardschat.com
Available online poker sites and the bonuses offered. Poker forums.
→ Hog Wild Poker Leagues www.hogwildpokerleagues.com
This innovative site offers tournament play and prizes.
→ Online gambling http://www.onlinegambling.com
Casino games, online poker rooms, sportsbooks, racing, bingo, slots, and gaming history.
→ Online Poker Report http://www.onlinepokerreport.com
Poker history, stories, views, online news, and brick-and-mortar casino updates.
→ Poker news http://www.pokernews.com
Get your latest poker news here. Live reporting, podcasts, and promotions. Also find online poker rooms.
Check out poker events and player leader board. Find games to play and watch live coverage. /p>
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Reference
Reference: General
→ How stuff works http://howstuffworks.com
True to its name, you’ll find contributed explanations of how things work. Includes science, products, procedures, inventions, games, and almost anything you’re curious about.
→ Refdesk http://www.refdesk.com/
Fact checker reference for the internet.
→ Think Exist http://thinkexist.com
Famous quotes by author and topic. Search by words you remember.
→ Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org
An online encylopedia available in a variety of languages. No more tripping to the library or inviting salesmen into your home. Information is now at your fingertips.
Reference: History
→ History Channel site http://history.com
Although this site isn’t clearly categorized, it’s worth browsing and offers fascinating facts and videos.
→ The History Place http://historyplace.com
Devoted to United States and world history. Fun to explore. Lacks site search and categorized history navigation, but is well organized in other ways.
→ History World http://historyworld.net
The name is “History World” and should not be confused with “world history” — although it’s that and more. Includes comprehensive, easy-to-navigate articles and timelines about United States history, global history, and specialized histories.
Reference: Language
→ Acronym Finder www.acronymfinder.com
If you don’t know what those initials mean, here’s a place to find out.
→ Bartleby literature www.bartleby.com/100
Mike Caro says: This is a fantastic free resource for public domain and other timeless writing. Poetry, novels, stories, classic non-fiction, quotations, references, and much more. Yes, it includes Gray’s Anatomy (not the TV show, though). A must visit.
→ Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations www.bartleby.com/100
Mike Caro says: It’s the most famous book covering quotations from the past. This is the 1919 edition (John Bartlett died in 1905). Presented by Bartleby.com (see listing above). I used this book often when preparing for debates in high school. You’ll need to search by typing key words.
→ GrammarBook http://www.grammarbook.com
Rules on punctuation, capitalization, words easily misused, quizzes, and videos.
→ Language Toolbox http://itools.com/language
A host of dictionaries, word games, quotes, and translations.
→ Merriam-Webster http://www.merriam-webster.com
Dictionary, thesaurus, and medical definitions.
→ Quotes http://www.goodreads.com/quotes
Quotes about life and more.
→ Thesaurus http://thesaurus.com
Locate synonyms and antonyms.
Reference: Maps
→ Bing Maps http://www.bing.com/maps
Microsoft’s alternative to Google Maps, MapQuest, and others — and it’s a good one.
→ Google maps http://www.google.com/maps
What else do you need? Find almost anything, almost anywhere. Also, consider installing Google Earth on your computer for even more detail.
→ MapQuest http://www.mapquest.com/
The pioneering site for driving directions.
Reference: People
→ People http://www.people.com/people
People making the news today. Photos and videos, babies, food, pets, and more.
→ People Finder http://www.peoplefinder.com
Searching for someone? Try looking here for that long-lost relative or the person owing you money.
→ People’s World http://www.peoplesworld.org
World news, U.S. news, labor, arts, science, and opinions.
Reference: Places
→ Go camping America http://www.gocampingamerica.com
Here you can find parks, discover the best foods to pack for traveling and the necessary gear to have handy.
→ Travel & Leisure http://www.travelandleisure.com
Search for the ideal destinations, ideas, cruises, best hotels, favorite towns, and other ideas.
→ U.S. News Travel http://travel.usnews.com/
You’ll want to refer to this site for vacation suggestions, the ideal hotels, the best cruises, and any reward programs offered.
Reference: Technical
→ IT consulting http://itconsulting.com
Articles and special resource centers, as well as favorite tech news. Network, software articles, and vendor suggestions.
→ TechReferences http://techreferences.com
Provides webmaster tools, free software downloads, training sites, and forums.
→ UNE-Univesity of New England http://its.une.edu
Information technology services. Support, services, and IT purchasing.
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Shopping
Shopping: General
→ Amazon http://www.amazon.com
A great place to buy almost anything.
You can shop for items here by either bidding or “buy now” option.
→ Newegg http://www.newegg.com
Electronic, Automotive, sporting, jewelry items for home and office.
Shopping: Targeted
→ Bass Pro http://www.basspro.com/
Everyone man’s dream store. Fishing, hunting, boating, camping, outdoor needs, and clothes. Women may find a few things to their liking, as well.
An electronic paradise.
→ PayPal https://www.paypal.com/home
Assists with business sales or personal payments for purchases.
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Specialty
Specialty: Animals
→ Animal Kingdom http://animalkingdom.net
A learning experience for children and adults about the animals around the world.
→ Animal Planet http://animal.discovery.com
Information regarding domesticated pets and wild animals, games that kids will enjoy, videos, and blogs.A learning experience for those interested in pets and wild animals.
→ National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Facts, photos and videos relating to animals, as well as photography, travel, and more.
Specialty: Art
→ Artcyclopedia http://www.artcyclopedia.com/most.html
Check out the top artists, art articles and news, museums around the world. and famous masterpieces.
→ Smithsonian American Art Museum http://americanart.si.edu
Enjoy the exhibits, collections, educational resources provided, and the chance to research your art pieces.
→ Totally History http://totallyhistory.com
Check out the history of art section — along with broader history of the United States and the world.
Specialty: Books
→ Books a million http://www.booksamillion.com
Purchase books and ebooks — from the bestsellers to magazines to textbooks.
→ Flavorwire http://flavorwire.com
Articles about books, movies, design, films, and more.
→ The free library http://www.thefreelibrary.com
A selection of books pertaining to business, health, humanities, law, recreation, science, and other areas of interest.
Specialty: Cars
→ Car and driver http://www.caranddriver.com
Looking for a new car? Check out the possibilities and their reviews here. A buyer’s guide offers advice and quotes.
→ Road and track http://www.roadandtrack.com
Racing information, comparison tests, magazine information, and videos.
→ U.S. Rankings and reviews http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com
Reviews, prices, rankings or new and used vehicles.
Specialty: Culture
→ Discover Magazine http://discovermagazine.com
Health and medicinal information that might surprise you. Technology information, along with space and physics insights.
→ Entertainment Weekly http://www.ew.com/ew
Your source for the latest music, movies, books, style, and family news.
→ Live Science http://www.livescience.com
Science as it deals with military and spy technology, global warming, the planet, animals, and humans.
→ National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com
A vast array of information dealing with articles about animals, environment, travel, adventure, as well as education and blogs.
This is an online magazine that produces reflective study of ongoing events, political news and culture in a humorous and thoughtful manner.
→ United Nations http://www.un.org/en
News dealing with peace, security, human rights issues, humanitarian issues, and international law.
Specialty: Do it yourself
→ Better Homes and Gardens http://www.bhg.com
Find recipes, decorating tips and home ideas right here. Garden care, entertaining ideas, health tips, pet photos and videos, and more.
→ diy network http://www.diynetwork.com
This site assists you in handling projects on your own, from painting, decorating, remodeling, electrical plumbing, indoors and out. Receive step-by-step instructions right here.
→ Do it yourself http://www.doityourself.com
Instructions on how to manage repairing autos, electrical, electronics, plumbing, decorating, painting, and more.
Specialty: Games
→ Game informer http://www.gameinformer.com
Featured articles, gaming news,reviews, previews, as well as guides and forums.
All types of games offered here, from card, puzzle, casino, word, board, action, family, sports, to strategy. Explore your gaming abilities.
→ PC Gamer http://www.pcgamer.com
The latest news, reviews, previews, gamer rankings, and tech information. Forum also available.
Specialty: General
Sports, life, tech, travel news, and opinions. Top news of the day.
Specialty: Government
→ U.S. Government Accountability http://www.gao.gov
Reports and testimonies, legal decisions, key issues, careers, and videos.
→ USA Government http://www.usa.gov
Services, topics government agencies and blogs for the U.S. government.
→ White House http://www.gao.gov
The White House’s website where you can find information concerning the administration, the different branches of the government, and current issues. Pending, signed, and vetoed legislation also available.
Specialty: Humor
→ Comedy Central http://www.comedycentral.com
Comedy shows, clips, stand-up tours, and events. Also provide a variety of jokes.
→ Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://www.iep.utm.edu/humor
The dissecting of humor. Theories involving humor.
Here you’ll find an assortment of funny jokes, photos, videos,
Specialty: Mental
→ Encyclopedia of Psychology http://www.psychology.org
Careers, people, and more.
→ Psychological science http://www.psychologicalscience.org
Psychology articles and news, including podcasts and videos.
→ Psychology Today http://www.psychologytoday.com
Topics, locate a therapist, disorder definitions, causes and treatments, blogs, and more.
Specialty: Music
→ All music http://www.allmusic.com
Check out the new releases and recommendations.
→ Billboard http://www.billboard.com
Videos, photos, articles, artists, and top songs, including popular songs internationally.
Country music news, videos, and television shows.
Specialty: Movies
News covering celebrities, movies, and TV. Also, photos and events. You can even provide your own personal watch list.
→ Movies http://www.movies.com
Movie news, what is showing in the theaters and on TV. Also offers reviews and trailers.
→ MSN entertainment http://movies.msn.com
Check out current or upcoming movies. Get the reviews and trailers.
Specialty: Photography
Articles, reviews, equipment, tips, forums, and a store.
→ Photography tips http://www.photographytips.com
Tips and techniques to steer you toward successful photography. Also covers equipment and accessories you might find useful.
→ Pop photo http://www.popphoto.com
The latest in equipment and news. Provides a buying guide, workshops, and forums. Check out the daily photos.
Specialty: Programming
→ Digital coding http://www.digitalcoding.com
Developer tools, coding, computer bookshop, free software, open source, tutorials. Many of your programming needs located here.
→ Free basic programming http://www.freebasic.net
How to get started programming, applications, documentation, tutorials, manual, downloads, and a forum.
→ Tech support alert http://www.techsupportalert.com
News articles, tech tidbits, how-to guides, and freebies.
Specialty: Science
→ EPA climate change www.epa.gov/climatechange
The United States Enviornmental Protection Agency (EPA) argues its case with supporting data. Also includes rules and regulations. Although, this site presents itself as factual and impartial, some may not find it so.
→ NASA http://science.nasa.gov
Earth, heliophysics, planets, astrophysics, missions, and technology. Plus, the latest related news.
→ National Science Foundation http://www.nsf.gov
Discoveries in biology, chemistry, computing, and engineering. News, speeches, and lectures. Publications and surveys.
Specialty: Sports
The latest news on golf, instruction, equipment, best courses, videos, and a leaderboard.
→ Sky Sports http://www.skysports.com
Sports featured in the UK. Site offers the latest updates on cricket, rugby, golf, boxing, cycling, and more.
→ Tennis http://www.tennis.com
You can find the players scores and rankings. News and commentary on the games. Also find podcasts and videos.
Specialty: Travel
→ Cruise Critic http://www.cruisecritic.com/river
Articles and helpful hints on river cruising. Favorite cruise lines and the best rivers to explore.
→ Fodor’s travel http://www.fodors.com
Trip ideas, where to find hotel and airfare bargains, cruises, photos, and packing suggestions.
→ Lonely planet http://www.lonelyplanet.com
Great travel destinations around the world. Articles about islands, wildlife, equipment, working abroad, photography, food, and road excursions. Find money saving ideas.
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