Only with the Internet can you explore the world from your desktop.  And though the world has gotten smaller, the wealth of information has grown exponentially.  Courtesy of BHTC, you have before you a valuable set of starting points for exploration of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Click on one of the sections to the right and check some of them out!

There are millions of pages on the World Wide Web. So how do you find what you're looking for?  Search Engines! They catalog the content of the WWW so you can look for "key words." One popular search engine is Yahoo! On the line below, enter a word or words that reflect what you're interested in, then click the button.  It's that easy! Other search engines include Lycos, Infoseek, Excite, and AltaVista.

Below are some links to popular news sites.

• ABCNEWS.com
  This is the official site of ABC news. News, sports and weather information is available as well as general information on the network. Users can register to receive customized news and weather delivered via e-mail.
• CNN Interactive News
  CNN Interactive News is the online version of Cable Network News. The site features up-to-the-minute news from around the world including headlines, sports and entertainment, weather, business and technical news
• New York Times
  Visitors to this site can register to access the New York Times online. Registration is free.
• Washington Post
  This is the online version of the Washington Post.
• USA Today
  This is the online version of USA Today, featuring top stories from around the world, sports and entertainment news, business and stock market news, travel and weather, opinion columns, classifed ads and more.
• US News and World Report
  This is the on-line version of the US News and World Report magazine.
• Time Warner's Pathfinder
  A site brought to you by Time Warner.  It features a large number of magazines including Money, Fortune, Time, People, Entertainment Weekly, and Life to only name a few.
• The Weather Channel
  The Weather Channel runs this site filled with local, regional and national weather news and forecasts. The site includes aviation weather patterns, travel reports, and weather-related health and allergy news.
• USPS Zip Code Information
  This United State Postal Service site offers users to lookup the nine-digit zip code of any address in the United States.
• Yahoo Maps
  Yahoo Maps offers users the ability to see maps of any area of the country as well as see point to point driving directions for your road trips.
• TV Guide Entertainment Network
  The online version of TV Guide offers celebrity gossip, interviews and photos as well as entertainment news, local TV listings arranged by ZIP code, television reviews, soap opera updates, a searchable movie database, discussion forums, chats and more.

The world of finance moves quickly, and the Internet is one medium that can keep up.  Below are some links to provide you with up-to-the minute economic information.

• Fortune Magazine
  The on-line version of Fortune Magazine.
• Forbes Magazine
  The on-line version of Forbes Magazine
• CNNfn - The Financial Network
  CNNfn keeps track of financial news and business activity at their site. Stock market news, top business stories and program transcripts are available, as well as features related to business.
• Microsoft Investor
  Ranked the No.1 investing website by Barron's, Investor offers free stock quotes, portfolio management and charting. Premium subscription features include in-depth company research, earnings estimates, analyst recommendations and daily email summaries.
• E*TRADE
  E*TRADE on the World Wide Web offers a fully automated stock- and option-trading system online. Customers can buy and sell stock, arrange short sales and handle orders off of the site. The site also provides stock quotes and other market information.
• Bloomberg Business News
  Access to more than 3,000 daily international financial market and business news postings is available at this site. Subscribers can receive additional information including an online stock portfolio tracking service and the Bloomberg Personal Magazine.
• PC Quote
  PC Quote provides information and quotes for American, British and Japanese stock markets. It has free delayed stock quotes. For those who subscribe, it offers the latest market news including stock splits.
• Daily Stocks - Stocks Search Engine
  Daily Stocks is a search engine that allows users to search for online stock tickers, market summaries, corporate reports, and sites about mutual finds, technology stocks, initial stock filings, government economic statistics and other topics.
• Economic "Clock"
  This WWW site, maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau, features a regular report on the status of the U.S. economy. The site has information on the agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail and wholesale industries.
• STAT-USA
  Economic statistics and reports including employment data, exchange rates and more are available at this site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Subscribers have access to additional information including data on international economic trends.

The World Wide Web isn't just for parents anymore. If you can pull your other family members away from the computer, you'll be able to find some really cool stuff.  Here's a few to get started!

• Disneys Kids
  The Disney Kids site offers interactive stories and games based on Disney movies such as "Toy Story," "The Lion King" and "101 Dalmatians." A programming schedule for the Disney Channel is also included.
• Homework Help
  From readin' to writin' to 'rithmatic, this site offers homework help to students in need. Teachers from across the United States volunteer and provide answers to questions submitted by stumped students.
• Children's Express
  Children's Express is a monthly news journal written and edited by kids. Young users can also submit their own stories to the site.
• Just For Kids - The Digby Awards
  The Digby Awards site grants badges to sites that feature quality information and entertainment for kids. These sites may be produced by kids or for them. From this page, visitors can access the other award-winning sites.
• Beakman's World
  This site contains information on the television show "Beakman's World." Visitors can read a description of the show and view audio and video clips.
• Starbelly
  The Starbelly site features a selection of single and multiplayer Java games, a bulletin board where users can post comments and a monthly newsletter with updates on the site.
• Games Domain
  This Web site provides analysis and reviews of the latest games. It contains downloadable shareware for children and a directory of games, cheats, demos and other freebies. The site also contains links to other resources on games.
  

It's not just the "wave of the future." It's the wave of today. Computers are all around us and they're a lot of fun too! Her are a collection of links to help you get to know the wired world a little better.

• Life on the Internet
  PBS Online examines the impact of the Internet on society in this online counterpart to its series "Life on the Internet." It includes a beginner's guide to the Internet, a historical timeline, and profiles of people who work and play online.
• CNet Central - The Computer Network
  Internet, software and computer news and issues are the focus of this e-zine. It has updated daily news, features, bulletin board and product reviews. It also has links to other technology resources, including television and internet programs.
• The Site
  The Site is a daily e-zine that examines the role of technology, computers and the Internet in society. It features industry news and commentary, articles, interviews and a "tools" section offering technical computer support.
• Wild Wild Web
  The Wild Wild Web is the online companion to a weekly television show devoted to the Internet. The site contains feature stories from the show, reviews of Web sites and a listing of show times for television stations across the United States.

Below is a list of a few sports and entertainment sites.

• CNN/SI
  CNN and Sports Illustrated team to provide this site with current sporting news. The site includes news, articles, scores and other subjects related to sports. There are also links to sites on games and visitors can participate in chats.
• ESPN SportsZone
  ESPN's SportsZone offers constantly updated information on all types of sports. Visitors will find the latest news, scores, schedules and opinion about professional, college and recreational sports.
• NBA.com
  NBA.com offers the latest news, scores, schedules, results, player information, merchandise and more.
• NFL.com
  NFL.com has the latest sports scores and stories, statistics, injury reports, an NFL chatroom, season schedules and more.
• Major League Baseball: MLB@BAT
  This official baseball site offers daily game highlights, including scores, schedules, stories, "photo of the day," season outlooks and more.
• NASCAR Online
  This is the official site for NASCAR. Visitors to this site can view updates on stock car racing schedules, standings and teams. Links to other sports sites are also provided.
• NHL Open Net
  The official Web site of the National Hockey League offers updated hockey scores, daily news stories, statistics, schedules, team and player information, team merchandise and links to live Internet broadcasts of NHL games.
• USA Today College Sports
  USA Today maintains this site providing college sports news and information. It includes the latest headlines and scores, NCAA statistics, polls and other items related to college sports.
  
• MTV Online
  This site is the Internet home for MTV. All the latest events, news and hype surrounding the popular music scene and this cable television network can be found at this site. A daily programming line-up is also provided.
• RollingStone.com
  This is the online home of Rolling Stone magazine. The site contains most of the news, reviews, charts and interviews available in the print edition. It also includes an area where users can comment on movies, music and more.
• CultureFinder
  At this site browsers can search for theater, classical music, opera and performing art shows that will be in their city. In addition there are articles about cultural events and reviews of musical and theatrical performers.
• All-Movie Guide
  The All-Movie Guide is a database of movie information. Visitors can search by film title, artist or by key word for movie information. Each movie entry listed in the database includes running time, a rating, a cast listing and a synopsis of the story.
• Barnes and Noble
  Barnes and Noble bookstore's official Web site features reviews, chats, and related services. Visitors to this site can search from over a million titles, peruse a list of bestsellers, read book reviews and interviews with authors and buy books.
• NPR Online
  National Public Radio maintains this World Wide Web site, which features in-depth news, special coverage and information about member radio stations. Content varies widely, depending on the latest news.

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