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Publisher: About.com Greece for Visitors 
 Searchable annotated directory covering travel in Greece, the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, movie locations, and Greek culture. http://gogreece.about.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jun 14, 2004 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia
Solid directory of FMS and CFS sites with links to symptoms, coping strategies, medications, pain management, alternative treatments, and treatments for these chronic disorders. An About.com site. http://chronicfatigue.about.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 1, 2001 Southern U.S. Cuisine: Sweet Potato Recipes
Dozens of recipes using sweet potatoes, including casseroles, desserts, and breads. From "an avid home cook and recipe collector living in Mississippi." An About.com site. http://southernfood.about.com/od/sweetpotatoes/Sweet_Potato_Recipes.htm Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Theme Parks
Contains directories of theme parks and water parks; information on planning a trip, rollercoasters, and parks outside of the U.S.; related links; and more. An About.com site. http://themeparks.about.com/ Topics: Recreation, Recreation Last updated Aug 14, 2005 ABCs of the ASVAB: All About the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery
A history and explanation of this test, which "does not measure intelligence. The battery of tests were designed specifically to measure an individual's aptitude to be trained in specific jobs." Covers the high school and recruitment paper tests and the computerized version of the recruitment test, with information on judging test preparation materials and reviews of several study guides. From a retired Air Force sergeant, author of an ASVAB preparation book. http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/asvababcs.htm Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Dec 2, 2003 Beadwork
This About.com site has annotated links to such topics as collecting, making, and buying beads and using them in fiber arts; the business aspects of beadmaking; color/art theory; beadwork groups; prayer, power, and spirituality beads; and a section on research and history of beads. There are also descriptions of so many patterns that patterns has its own set of topics that include looms, kits, and stringing. The tutorials section has directions for various projects suitable for beginners through advanced beaders. How-tos for basic stitches (such as brick and peyote) and advanced stiches are also available. http://beadwork.about.com/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Oct 1, 2004 Birding/Wild Birds
This website includes informative articles on plans for building bird houses and bird feeders, bird identification and checklists, gardening for birds, feeding and attracting birds. Feature a bird chat-room, bird clip-art and animations, and a bulletin board for questions and answers on birds. An About.com site. http://birding.about.com/ Topics: Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jan 15, 2006 Camping Basics
This site offers lessons in the fine art of "Lessons in The Art of Overnighting Outdoors" to get even the rankest beginner started. Topics included here are very basic and cover all the fundamental items from choosing the proper equipment to setting up and taking down a campsite. Also featured are links to related sites. An About.com site. http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics.htm Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Dec 15, 2003 Candle and Soap Making
Includes instructions and recipes for making candles and soaps, projects for holidays, and more. An About.com site. http://candleandsoap.about.com/ Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances Last updated Aug 14, 2005 Travel with Kids
This site "focuses on the how and where of travel with children." Subjects are arranged by locale, type of lodging, mode of transportation, age, and activity. Feature articles include tips for traveling with babies, kid-friendly hotels, and lots of money-saving ideas for traveling both in the U.S. and abroad. An About.com site. http://travelwithkids.about.com/ Topics: Families, Recreation, Travel Last updated Sep 9, 2001 Library of Congress Classification System
Nicely formatted "unofficial" guide, allows browsing of the LC call number ranges. http://geography.about.com/library/congress/bllc.htm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Science Last updated Oct 20, 2003 Web Clip Art
Excellent, annotated directory for locating clip art for your Web pages. An About.com site. http://webclipart.about.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Sep 9, 2001 Mexico/Central America for Visitors
A searchable, annotated directory for a wide range of topics about Mexico and Central America. Some of the areas include geography, politics and government, immigration, doing business in Latin America, current events, art, crafts, Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), history, holidays, culture, religion, and more. There are a few links to sites in Spanish. An About.com site. http://gomexico.about.com/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 28, 2002 Deafness/ Hard of Hearing
Contains a guide to sign language, a list of famous deaf people, a FAQ, and articles and resources on sign language, implants and hearing aids, deaf culture and history, and more. An About.com site. http://deafness.about.com/ Topics: Disabilities, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Drawing/Sketching
Online drawing instruction for beginning and advanced artists. This directory contains resources on such topics as traditional draftsmanship, the principles of one-point perspective, cartoon art, how to create Japanese-style anime characters, and lesson ideas for teachers. In addition there are several glossaries of art terms, a good list of links relating to art therapy, a list of artists' retreats, and information on copyrighting one's work. An About.com site. http://drawsketch.about.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities Last updated Oct 15, 2001 Dean Kamen - Ginger Invention: Now Called the Segway Human Transporter
Information on the invention (an electric scooter) known as "Ginger" and "IT" while it was being developed in secrecy by inventor Dean Kamen. Includes links to the Segway company page and more information on Kamen. An About.com site. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blkamen.htm Topics: Automobiles, Electrical Energy Last updated Jan 2, 2002 New England for Visitors
A directory of Web sites for tourist and other information about Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In addition to lodging, attractions, and events, topics include fall foliage, history, lobsters, lighthouses, recipes, and more. An About.com site. http://gonewengland.about.com/ Topics: Plants, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Travel Last updated Nov 21, 2001 French Language
Grammar glossary, verb tenses and conjugations, vocabulary, writing exercises, word of the day, and more. Many sections have audio files with exercises for comprehension and/or pronunciation. See the French for Beginners section for photographs and explanations of about three dozen common French gestures. Includes lots of links and recommended dictionaries, magazines, teaching tools, and other resources. An About.com site. http://french.about.com/ Topics: Languages Last updated Feb 6, 2002 Genealogy
Software survey, chat, site reviews, book reviews, genealogy for children and teens, genealogy by e-mail, free newsletter, and links to resources about adoption, African Americans, censuses, oral history, forms, Europeans, publications, scrapbooking, heraldry, surnames, and more. http://genealogy.about.com/ Topics: Black Resources, Crafts, Families, History, Hobbies, Nonfiction by Genre, People Last updated Jan 10, 2004 Geography
Annotated, searchable directory of geography resources on the Internet. Also has a weekly feature (archived) discussing an aspect of geography. An About.com site. http://geography.about.com/ Topics: Geography Last updated May 13, 2005 Web Search
Another site to monitor if you're interested in improving the way you look for information on the Web. There are articles about searching, links to great search sites and tools, reviews, news, and more. An About.com site. http://websearch.about.com/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Jan 19, 2002 Inventors
Find information about inventions and inventors: where to take an idea, marketing an invention, avoiding scams, getting funding, history of computers and the Internet, and lengthy alphabetical and chronological lists of people and creations. An About.com site. http://inventors.about.com/ Topics: Business, Business, Notable People, Science, Science, Technology Last updated May 28, 2003 Knitting
This About.com site has hundreds of organized, free knitting patterns and lots of help with your projects, whether you're a beginner or advanced. Chat with other knitters or visit the Knitting Forum for questions and helpful tips. Was Knitting on the Net . http://knitting.about.com/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Aug 29, 2004 Blank and Outline Maps
This collection includes printable outline maps of the world, continents, regions, countries, the states and counties of the U.S., and the provinces of Canada. From About.com's geography page. http://geography.about.com/od/blankmaps/ Topics: Maps Last updated Dec 21, 2006 Hawaii/South Pacific for Visitors
This extensive site has many useful links to current and historic information on Hawaii and islands in the South Pacific such as Samoa, Bora Bora, Fiji, and Tahiti. Covers history, the sovereignty movement, traditional crafts and activities, mythology, travel, volcanoes, local newspapers online, and other matters. http://gohawaii.about.com/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 10, 2005 Scrapbooking
Information for both beginners and advanced hobbyists. Includes articles on how to create scrapbooks, product reviews, and more. An About.com site. http://scrapbooking.about.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crafts, Hobbies Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Quilting
Site features include free patterns, clip art, techniques, reviews, humor, many links, and a glossary. Subjects covered include computer design, appliqué, foundation piecing, equipment, related media, software, fabric, communities and personalities, and international quilting, and collecting, history, care, conservation, and appraisal of quilts. http://quilting.about.com/ Topics: Crafts Last updated Mar 3, 2005 Snowboarding
News, tips and tricks, safety, advice from pros, video reviews, snowboard-friendly resorts and campsites, and more. http://snowboarding.about.com/ Topics: Travel, Winter Sports Last updated Dec 15, 2003 About.com
A collection of subject directories to the Internet. "Over 600 expert 'Guides' steer About.com's content - sharing their passions, expertise and how-to information with visitors every day. The result is a vast information 'bank.'" http://www.about.com/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Dec 2, 2007 Chinese Tea
"Explore the world of Chinese teas and tea drinking. Learn about Chinese tea culture, the difference between different types of chinese tea, and the health benefits. Includes brewing instructions, trivia, and information on reading tea leaves. Find out about bubble tea, and learn how to pair wine with Chinese food." An About.com site. http://chinesefood.about.com/od/chineseteaandliquor/What_to_Drink_with_Chinese_Food_Chinese_Tea_Bubble_Tea_and_Liquor.htm Topics: Beverages Last updated Dec 21, 2006 Urban Legends and Folklore
This About.com site does not just debunk urban legends, it also confirms an occasional story. Includes links to corroborating Web sites from newspaper articles and authoritative organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). There are sections on virus hoaxes and netlore. http://urbanlegends.about.com/ Topics: History, Literature & Books Last updated Sep 29, 2007 Those Squiggly Little Marks
Learn how to use word processing or HTML code to create six common accent or diacritical marks: acute, cedilla, circumflex, grave, tilde, and umlaut. Included is a chart for creating these marks for Windows, Macs, and HTML. From the About.com Desktop Publishing site. http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/expertcharacters/a/diacriticals.htm Topics: Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 6, 2003 United Kingdom for Visitors
This searchable, annotated index of Web sites is devoted to travel in England. Over thirty subjects are covered including food and drink, "Stately Homes," and the Royal Family. Articles on popular or current topics are followed by discussion, and essential items are spotlighted. An About.com site. http://gouk.about.com/ Topics: Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 23, 2001 How To Do an Annual Financial Checkup
This article outlines ideas for a year-end personal finance review, covering goals, asset protection, will updates, investment performance evaluation, debt control, income tax reduction, and retirement plan review. Includes links to related articles. Written for About.com by an accountant and author of books on personal finance. http://financialplan.about.com/od/personalfinancebasics/a/AnnualCheckup.htm Topics: Finance Last updated Nov 27, 2006 10 Recipes for a Howling Good Gluten Free Halloween Party
This collection of gluten-free recipes features caramel apples, deviled "ghoul" eggs, "boneyard BBQ drummies," and "ghost-topped" mini-brownie cupcakes. Also includes recipes that could be used for Halloween or other holiday parties, such as gluten-free caramel corn and snack mix. From About.com. http://glutenfreecooking.about.com/od/glutenfreekids/tp/glutenfreehalloweenrecipes.htm Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 30, 2008 Exercise on a Budget
This feature offers a selection of inexpensive exercise options, such as home workouts, library and online exercise resources, inexpensive and multi-purpose gear and equipment, exercise that does not require any equipment, and partner and group training. Written by a certified personal trainer for About.com. http://exercise.about.com/od/fitnesstoolscalculators/ss/exercisebudget.htm Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Dec 16, 2008 What Is Envelope Budgeting, and Does Envelope Budgeting Software Exist?
This article describes envelope budgeting, "a simple and systematic way of saving to pay bills and to maintain a personal budget," and how to use financial software to implement a "virtual envelope" budget where cash and spending category envelopes are not needed. Includes a related article describing software packages that include envelope budgeting features. Written for About.com by a writer experienced in "software testing and working with financial software." http://financialsoft.about.com/od/glossaryindexe/f/Envelope_Budget.htm Topics: Finance Last updated Dec 9, 2008 10 Recession-Proof Holiday Bonus Ideas
This December 2008 list provides ideas for end-of-year bonuses in forms other than cash. Ideas include paid time off, gas, a holiday meal, and coupons. From About.com. http://entrepreneurs.about.com/b/2008/12/03/top-10-recession-proof-holiday-bonus-ideas.htm Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Dec 15, 2008 Canceled Mortgage Debt and Taxes
This article discusses the tax implications of the 2007 Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, which "provides some relief for homeowners who lose their house through foreclosure or short sales, or who restructure their mortgages with a lower principal amount." Topics include canceled debt at taxable income, separating acquisition debt and home equity debt, insolvency and bankruptcy exclusions, and reporting canceled debts. Includes links to IRS material. From a tax professional, written for About.com. http://taxes.about.com/od/income/ss/mortgage_cancel.htm Topics: Housing, Tax Filing Season Last updated Feb 9, 2009 Mark Twain's Latest Essay: "The Privilege of the Grave"
This article describes the December 2008 publication of a "new" Mark Twain essay, "The Privilege of the Grave," about freedom of expression. Includes an overview and excerpt from the essay and a link to Twain's "Corn-Pone Opinions," an essay "not published until several years after his death, [in which] humorist Mark Twain examines the effects of social pressures on our thoughts and beliefs." From About.com. http://grammar.about.com/b/2008/12/15/twains-latest-essay-the-privilege-of-the-grave.htm Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jan 5, 2009 Auto Repair: Repairs and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
Compilation of "auto repair and auto maintenance tasks that you can do yourself with little experience and simple tools." Includes DIY projects such as spark plug replacement, radiator flush, replacing a headlight bulb, and car stereo installation. Also provides a few more advanced projects for those who are comfortable with basic auto repair. From a journalist with extensive work experience in the auto industry, for About.com. http://autorepair.about.com/od/fixityourself/u/path_DIYrepairs.htm Topics: Automobiles Last updated Mar 23, 2009 |
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