Editor's Choice

Comet Furniture

2006-09-13T08:08:00.001-04:00

The best genuine leather and oak furniture!

Answers.com

2006-07-04T11:47:00.000-04:00

When you want basic information about someone or something, try plugging your query into Answers.com's general search field, or browse the ever-expanding Directory of reference material. The information you pull up will include dictionary definitions and encyclopedia articles culled from resources licensed from a variety of publishers.

The site draws heavily from Wikipedia, a free online encyclopedia written entirely by volunteers—anybody can contribute or edit articles, and some 16,000 have (there are 500,000 entries in English; the 2005 Encyclopaedia Brittanica has 65,000).

Answers.com also provides free plug-ins you can download to your desktop for even quicker access to these fast facts.

CNET Digital Home DIY

2006-07-03T08:40:00.000-04:00

Interactive video tutorials teach non-geeks how to upgrade to high-definition TV, set up a wireless home network or stream digital music from a computer to another room in the house.

The "convince me" pages offer reasons why you should take on a particular job in the first place-which comes in handy if you've got a skeptical spouse with veto power.

Visitors are invited to vote on which projects CNET's experts should tackle next.

Identity Theft Resource Center

2006-06-29T09:07:00.000-04:00

A surge of identity-theft crimes in recent months makes this a must-read for consumers looking for tips on how to avoid trouble and what to do if the worst happens (see Victim Guides, under Victim Resources). There are tips for businesses too. Run by a San Diego-based nonprofit organization of the same name.

TV.com

2006-06-28T15:34:00.000-04:00

An ambitious guide to what's on television. The All Shows index is organized by category (Comedy, Drama, Children's Talk, Soaps, Reality, Sci-Fi and so on); browse from A to Z or by decade. You'll find everything from the Life and Times of Juniper Lee to The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. But of the 14,000 shows in the database, only 2,500 of them have content that's fully fleshed out, so the idea is to have fans help fill in the rest. Register for a free account to write (or edit) plot summaries and episode recaps, contribute trivia tidbits or write reviews. (The website's editors review every submission before it is posted.) The News page reports tidbits like Patrick Stewart's heart-attack scare and Megan Mullally's talk show deal.

Disney

2006-06-19T10:07:00.000-04:00

Do your kids surf? Well if they do, with or without your advisory, Disney is the place to go!

If it's Disney, it's here, from the Disney theme parks and stores to Mickey Mouse and Tom and Jerry. Trivia, comics, coloring books, songs, and adventure games. Children and adults - anyone who's a Disney fan - should have fun exploring.

You thought you could get lost at Disney World? The same happens online.

Birthday Alarm

2006-06-14T10:10:00.000-04:00

At last, you can rest your mind about forgetting birthdays...

This is a great website for those of us who keep forgetting the birthdays of our friends and the members of our families.

Some if its user claim they cannot survive without it!

Well, even if it's not so bad for you, this is a great tool to keep birthday cards' sending run smoothly.

Flickr

2006-06-13T07:17:00.000-04:00

This public showroom for personal pics just might be one of the fastest-growing social networks on the Web, and it's completely addictive.

You upload your images and assign each an identifying tag; these tags help other members find your stuff, and you theirs. You can join groups and create new ones, post comments about particular images and designate favorites.

Free membership is limited to 20 megabytes worth of uploads per month. Turn Pro and pay $25 a year for a host of other perks.

2006 FIFA World Cup

2006-06-12T09:08:00.000-04:00

This goes out to all the soccer fans - the Official site for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany!

Hosted by "Yahoo!" this site is really brilliant. It's packed with all sorts of information and it has all the news and features like photo zone, teams, groups and standings, video, etc.

Soccer fans can follow all the action here with up-to-the-minute results and statistics.

My personal favorite is the Classic Football section where you can find a wonderful soccer museum online. Go check it out!

Metacafe

2006-06-11T13:57:00.000-04:00

After you get bored listening to online radio why don't you go to the next level?

Watching online streaming short Videos! That's it.

Metacafe is believed to be the most advanced video sharing community on the Internet. These videos will make you laugh, say, “Wow!” or both. Just browse this huge and updating collection or upload your own videos.

If scared – just try the Top Videos section. No special software is needed to watch.

And that's not all. Check out the cool Free Games section. Metcafe really rocks!

Digitally Imported

2006-06-10T13:38:00.000-04:00

New to online radio? I was. Until I tried Digitally Imported.

It's a multi-channel Internet radio service specializing in Electronic Dance Music genres, but has everything else as well. Digitally Imported is among the most popular Internet radio stops on the Internet since the late 1999.

All their channels are offered in three streaming formats: Mp3, Windows Media, and aacPlus formats. And now the best part - you can listen to any of the channels for free.

If all this sounds somehow unnecessary complicated to you – just log on and hit Listen Now! You don't even have to register. It's amazing!

ZooZoom

2006-06-09T04:35:00.000-04:00

Now that's something for your stylish weekend. Impressively-designed 'zine featuring high-quality, full-screen photos and videos of beautiful models in designer clothes. Musicians and artists are also featured, along with more serious works of photojournalism. And guess what - they will post your picture too (especially if you are a good looking model)! Just take a picture of yourself reading ZooZoom and send it to them. Enjoy!

Little Fluffy Industries

2006-06-08T05:41:00.000-04:00

It's time for our Happy Thursday Bonus! We really hope that you've loved the Orisinal Games. Now we have some more silly diversions! Try the Little Fluffy Industries collection, which is part blog, part portal. Editors review and link to new online games every day! Our favorite timekiller is the bizarre Grow Game. Please do not forget to check out the disclaimer here. We do not want any employer suing us on employee distraction :-)

Orisinal

2006-06-08T04:01:00.000-04:00

Have some time to waste? Then we hope you are not in the office. Anyway the weekend is closing down and this is definitely the place to surf around. Dozens of free Web-based games, gorgeously designed and relatively simple to play, which is perfect for non-gamers looking for an engaging way to waste time. Choices are presented as icons on the home page (no names, no explanations) but this only heightens the joy of discovery. Keep spiders off your cake, protect dragonflies from rhinoceros beetles, toss tiny umbrellas to baby birds as they fall out of their nest—all you need is your mouse and maybe your arrow keys to maneuver.
Disclaimer: addictions may develop. Don't say we have not warn you!

National Geographic Online

2006-06-07T03:59:00.000-04:00

From the lowdown on Liberia to the stomping grounds of great whites, National Geographic Online covers our world. The features here tell stories in new, exciting ways, drawing you into virtual journeys with the sort of visually stunning photographs you would expect from National Geographic. In "The River Wild," for instance, you'll learn about whitewater rafting as you travel down a river on a tour that's both educational and entertaining. If you're a map aficionado, you'll be in heaven, what with maps of all types, for everything from trip planning to trail hiking. If you've ever wanted to explore the world from your desk, you'll find no better way than National Geographic Online.

Art and Culture

2006-06-06T07:12:00.000-04:00

A resource guide for the visual arts, literature, and music, ArtandCulture.com includes listings for everyone from Chinua Achebe to Andy Warhol in categories such as fashion design, country music, and postmodern dance. The site includes thousands of artist bios, essays, and other info, all of it aimed at assisting your explorations in the worlds of art and cultures.