ODDS AND ENDS

• Act For Change—This site has an easy, albeit naturally imperfect, format to bring your opinions to specific leaders about a variety of current event issues. Those who are interested can (and probably should) edit the site's example letters to personalize exactly their thoughts on particular issues.
  
• craigslist—an online community for metropolitan areas around the country; find jobs, housing, community organizations, and more.
  
• disinformation—debunking some news myths; "i believe in so many things i know that none of them are true"—Toad the Wet Sprocket
  
• ECO Tourism and Tourism Concern—With all due respect to the world, I believe one needs to be a responsible traveler wherever they go.
  
• Free Stuff—For a comprehensive guide of products and services you can get free.
  
• The Hunger Site—Donate food for free to help feed hungry people in the world; all it takes is one click of the mouse.
  
• Iwon—A different kind of search engine with news, games, and even more ways to win free stuff.
  
• KITE, Inc.—Keys to Information, Technology, and Education is a nonprofit organization co-founded by a friend of mine. KITE aims to bridge the global digital divide by offering free, customized computer packages and technical training to community groups in the 'Third World'.
  
• National Geographic—the magazine that opened up the world to me.
  
• The Onion—Just when you thought the news was getting too serious and depressing, The Onion's there to brighten up your day.
  
• The Weather Channel—In Connecticut, one never knows whether the day will bring you sun, rain, snow, or a combination of all three. That's why I check here before I make any plans!
  
• WebMd—When doctors were clueless about what was wrong with me, Web MD helped me to find my own answers and help the doctors along.
  
• We've Got Your Game—Game shows online from Jeopardy to The Dating Game, card games and more. Test your skill against other players and earn a chance to win prizes.
  

EYE ON THE WORLD

• Amnesty International On-line
  
• BBC Online
  
• Common Dreams NewsCenter
  
• Guardian Unlimited
  
• In These Times
  
• Independent News
  
• Mediawatch

PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD

• Adam Barnhart-He comes in and out of my life, but he's one of those interesting souls with lots to discuss, as you can witness on his site.
  
• AndrewCurry.com A friend of mine who shares some advice on journalistic writing and shares some of his own writing.
  
• Seraphiel's Abode A man with a lot to say about life and the world around us.
  
• WednesdayWeb A little bit of everything from one of the more intriguing people I know.