Adbusters - What effect does the proliferation of advertising in our visual environment have on our culture? This site asks some pointed questions about the way our view of the world is affected by mass media and marketing techniques.
Cool Site: April 1999

Science Matters - This site provides an up-to-date guide to science coverage in the media, ranging from television to radio to the Internet. This is a clear and useful service in a world of information overload.
Cool Site: April 1999

The George Lucas Educational Foundation - This site offers useful resources and information on the ways computers and network technology can enhance peoples' efforts to improve their communities, schools, and lives. The site also contains Edutopia, an on-line newsletter; the current issue highlights the ways technology can assist people with disabilities to create and learn.
Cool Site: March 1999

The New Venue - Check out this site to see state-of-the-art movies produced just for the Web! Best viewed with a fast internet connection.
Cool Site: June 1998

Newswise- This site calls itself "Search Tools for Reporters." You can search a comprehensive database of new releases from top institutions engaged in scientific, medical and business research. The engine itself is straightforward and easy to use.
Cool Site: September 1997

Witness-"An original documentary series that presents first-person accounts of the issues and events shaping our world." Their two main stories are on the war in Bosnia. The QuickTime VR movies are worth checking out.
Cool Site: April 1997

Portraits in Cyberspace -Find out who is out there in cyberspace. An interesting site that addresses how people are affected by this new virtual world. Part of "A Day in Cyberspace." Cool Site: January 1997

The Ultimate Collection of News Links -Looking for a newspaper in Peru? Or in Cameroon? This site provides links to newspapers world-wide. Graphically it is not the most engaging site, but the extent of the hyperlinks provided is impressive.
Cool Site: December 1996

The Greatest Films -If you love film, this site deserves a bookmark. Check out films by genre or by title. The site also contains quotes and the greatest moments and scenes in film. I don't agree that all of the films here are "great," and there are some omissions, but everyone's a critic.
Cool Site: October 1996

NPR Science Friday Kids Connection -Information about the popular NPR radio show designed just for kids. There are activities, home experiments, and more.
Cool Site: July 1996

Discovery Channel Online -An amazing web site, packed with information about what's on the Discovery cable television channel as well other unique content. Very well designed.
Cool Site: June 1996

The Orbital Science Festival Radio Station -Participate in an experiment in telepresence and alternative forms of communication.
Cool Site: May 1996

PBS ONLINE -Visit your favorite PBS shows online! Information about "The American Experience" to "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?"
Cool Site: October 1995

The Library of Congress -The Learning Page for the National Digital Library Program historical collections.
Cool Site: April 1996