Links, links and more links!

A listing of some very interesting places to visit

Compiled by Anthony W. Haukap

HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE LINKS:

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I DO NOT endorse any of these linked sites. They may disappear from here at any moment. Also the server that provides hosting to these sites may disappear at any time as well. NOTE: I accept no responsibility for the content on external sites linked from this page. Some of these sites listed may be controversial, offensive, X-rated, or commercial in nature. If a particular site looks like it may offend you - simply DO NOT click on that link!

Please let me know of any dead links or updated URLs.

Master Index

  • Astronomy - "The only two things that are infinite in size are the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not completely sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
  • Amateur Radio - "Amateur radio operators do it with frequency. Ham radio operators do it till their GigaHertz."
  • Audio - "I don't know. I didn't listen."
  • Automotive - "I remember one time somebody stole our car. I asked my wife if she saw what the guy looked like. She said, 'No, but I got the license plate number.'" - Rodney Dangerfield
    • Cadillac - "My other computer is a Cadillac."
    • Automobile News - "Have you ever noticed? Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac." - George Carlin
  • Aviation - "If the gods had meant for mankind to fly, they wouldn't have made the ground so hard, or so far down."
  • Boats - "When rats leave a sinking ship, where exactly do they think they're going?"
  • Celebrities - "Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant!"
  • Computer - "Most computer problems are caused by a loose nut between the chair and the keyboard."
    • Hardware - "If it's really a supercomputer, how come the bullets don't bounce off when I shoot it?"
    • News - "The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up there's no law against wacking them around a little."
    • Software - "If at first you don't succeed, call it version 1.0"
  • Electronics - "Email is packaged by intellectual weight, not by volume. Some settling of contents may have occurred during transmission."
  • Films & Movies - "All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed."
    • News - "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs it's just possible you haven't grasped the situation." - Jean Kerr
    • Feature Films - Villain: "If I were you, I'd run!" Buddy: "If you were me, you'd be good lookin."
  • Fun Stuff - "Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Work like you don't need the money; Love like you've never been hurt; And dance like no one's watching."
  • Gardening - "Green Acres is the place to be. Farm living is the life for me. Land spreadin' out so far and wide. Keep Manhatten, just give me that country side."
  • Health - "I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself." - Johnny Carson
  • Home Theater - "Fasten your drool cups, and ready your vomit bags! We're going to the movies! Frights, camera, action!"
  • Music & Songs - "Furthermore, you are to stick to playing normal modes of music, not weird stuff. Those who we'd find acceptable here would include Lawrence Welk, Jim Nabors, Mantovani"
  • News & Info - "Once a newspaper touches a story, the facts are lost forever, even to the protagonists." - Norman Mailer
  • PDAs - "Power in the Palm of Your Hand"
  • Radio - "If you had a very long dog, reaching from New York to Chicago, and you trod on its tail in New York, it would bark in Chicago. That's telegraphy; and radio is precisely the same only without the dog." - Mark Twain
  • Recipes - "If vegetarians eat vegetables, beware of humanitarians!" - Sam Longoria
    • Wine & Beer - "If you can lay in the gutter without holding on you're not really drunk." - Dean Martin
  • Satellite Television - "An artificial satellite at the correct distance from the earth could make one revolution every 24 hours, i.e., it would remain stationary above the same spot and would be within optical range of nearly half of the earth's surface. Three repeater stations, 120 degrees apart in the correct orbit could give television and microwave coverage to the entire planet." - Arthur C. Clarke, July 1945
  • Search Engines - "I knew it would be in the last place I looked for it, so I looked there first."
  • Security - "This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!" - Adolph Hitler, 1935
  • Software/Internet - "Our greatest fear is that the Internet will become a vehicle of free distribution of information." - Ken Wasch, President of the Software Publishers' Association
  • Space - "Duct Tape is like the Force: It has a dark side, a light side, and it holds the Universe together."
    • Space Centers - "In science as in love, too much concentration on technique can often lead to impotence." - P. L. Berger
    • Space Probes - "Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought."
  • Shipping - "There is nothing you can't get with a smile and a gun." - Soupy Sales
  • Sports - "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base."
    • Auto Racing - "No team manager will tell you this; but they all want to see you come walking back into the pits sometimes, carrying the steering wheel." - Mario Andretti
    • Golf - "The game has such a hold on golfers because they compete not only against an opponent, but against the course, against par, and most surely....against themselves." - Arnold Palmer
  • Television - "There's so much comedy on television. Does that cause comedy in the streets?" - Dick Cavett, mocking the TV-violence debate.
    • TV Series - "The TV business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs."
    • Late Night Shows - "Television enables you to be entertained in your home by people you wouldn't have in your home." - David Frost
  • Web Stuff - "Life would be much easier if I had the source code."
  • Words & Definitions - "Don't use a big word where a diminutive one will suffice."

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While every attempt is made to present accurate data it should be noted that the author makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any information provided in this document, and is not responsible for any consequences of its use.

Astronomy


  Astronomy Information and Telescope Resources - Contained here are resource links for both amateur and professional astronomers to get the most out of any telescope. Special section on the Meade LX200 (GPS & Classic), LX90, LX50, LXD55, Starfinder, ETX telescopes, Pictor CCD cameras and imaging software.
  Meade LX-200 Telescope - Tips and tricks on how to get the most from the Meade LX-200 line of computer controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes, CCD cameras, and accessories that interface seamlessly with the LX-200.
  Meade ETX Telescope - The ETX is a great telescope if you want portability, ease of setup, and some basic astronomical viewing.

Amateur Radio (HAM Radio)


  Scanning and Public Safety Resources - Links to the various webpages with resources such as Ham Radio and Scanning: Monitoring Police and Fire Communications, Scanner Frequencies, Law Enforcement Professional resources for Management, Guidance and Self-Help.
  Scanner Owners Manuals - Replace your missing or worn-out scanner manual with a downloadable PDF version. Includes various Electra Bearcat, Uniden Bearcat, Regency, Radio Shack Realistic, Radio Shack Patrolman manuals, and many other scanning radio manuals
See also Scanning Radios and Frequencies
  • QRZ Ham Radio Website - Callsign Lookup; The ham Radio supersite.
  • Radio Modifications - Welcome to www.mods.dk, the biggest WWW sites on internet for tips, tricks, and modifications of HAM rigs, HAM modems, etc, and it's FREE to use. Here you will find modifications of all types of HAM radios and HAM modems etc. You can find how to modify a radio to recieve and transmit out af range, you can find how to modify a radio to use high speed packet modems, and how to modify the radio/modem to get better preformance. There is now 1977 different methods, and over 400 models of radios and TNC's. If you have a HAM radio/modem, and it can be modified, then you will find the modification here.
  • Icom Frequency Searches - FCC Frequency Database - Search by; Callsign in the United States; Frequency; Frequency Range; Radio Service; Transmitter Location; Geographic / Radius.
  • Digital Modes - Click on a digital mode below to hear a brief (most <100 kilobytes) sample of the sound these modes make. Hopefully this page will help you identify a mode you heard (or help me identify ones I've heard!). Many folks have submitted excellent quality, lengthy files which are no trouble for me to accept, but I do generally drop the sampling rate and length to make them more reasonable to download over a dial-up line. The intent here is more for recognition by ear than for signal analysis.
  • Amateur Radio Soundblaster Software Collection - On this page you can find a good choice of programs that do ham related tasks using the sound card; Packet Radio; RTTY (including AMTOR, PACTOR, PSK31...); Multi Mode; Fax; SSTV; Hell; CW (Morse); Voice Tools; Recording Tools; ZVEI, DTMF & More; ACARS; Analyzers & DSP; Sonstiges / Miscellanea.
  • Tony's Favorite Radio Software - Radio Software For decoding via Line or Microphone Input; POCSAG; PC-ALE; Scan Recorder; Spectogram (Gram50); Voice Inverter 2; Quickmix V1.02; MDT Monitor.
  • Connect to DX Cluster - must be a radio amateur to log in.

Aviation

  • AirDisaster - The no. 1 aviation-safety resource on the internet.
  • Aviation Safety Network - Often called 'Black boxes', the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) are vital in establishing the probable cause of crashes.
  • FAA - Federal Aviation Administration agency that investigates every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant accidents in the other modes of transportation.
    • NTSB - Accident Synopses - Select a month from the matrix below for a list of aviation accidents and incidents investigated by the NTSB.

Audio

  • Audio Asylum - The Audio Asylum is a free, independent resource made available to you by a small volunteer group of audio lunatics. This is a non-profit venture that is completely user supported.
    • Audio FAQ - This FAQ will grow over time and include a number of links to hopefully answer many of the most asked questions.
  • Compact Disc Connection - Golden Ears ratings.
  • Free CD Database - Altertaintive to the above link.

Automotive


  Cadillac Resources - Links to the various Cadillac related resources available on the web. Items such as resetting the "Oil Life" indicator light, links to download your owners manual, personal webpages, photos and resources for the Service Professional: accessing the onboard diagnostic trouble codes, online service manuals, etc.
  Cadillac Owners Mailing List - To discuss ideas and issues regarding Cadillac Motor Cars and to share general enthusiasm about them.
  Cadillac Self-Diagnostic Information - Your Cadillac is equipped with a very good on-board diagnostic system capable of reading out the stored trouble codes. Contained here is information and instructions for entering the onboard self-diagnostic mode and reading the trouble codes.
  Last-Generation Fleetwood Brougham FAQ - The Cadillac of Cadillacs! The Cadillac that stands out among other Cadillacs is the Fleetwood... No automobile has so captured the admiration of luxury car buyers as the magnificent Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. Luxurious on the grand Cadillac scale, outstanding, even among Cadillacs.
  Fleetwood Brougham Technical Archives - Most of the information contained here pertains to the 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham (D-Bodys/D-Car), with the LT1 engine, however almost all the components used on these cars are also shared with other Cadillac models and GM makes (ie. B-Bodys/B-Car).
  1998+ Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) - RKE programming procedure (requires a Tech-2 scan tool) for model year 1998 and newer - applicable for Concours, Deville, Eldorado ETC, Seville SLS, and Seville STS only. The 1999+ Escalade uses a different procedure which is available here.
  1996-97 Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) - Programming procedure for the 1996 and 1997 Concours, Deville, Eldorado ETC, Seville SLS, and Seville STS Only. The 1996 Fleetwood Brougham uses a different procedure which is available here and the 1997+ Catera uses this procedure.
  1994-95 Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) - Programming procedure for the 1994 and 1995 Concours, Deville, Eldorado ETC, Seville SLS, and Seville STS Only. The 1994 & 1995 Fleetwood Brougham uses a different procedure which is available here.
  1991-1993 Cadillac Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) - Programming procedure for the 1993 and older Deville, Fleetwood (FWD: Front-Wheel-Drive) and Sixty-Special Only. The 1993 Fleetwood Brougham (RWD: Rear-Wheel-Drive) uses a different procedure which is available here.
  Cadillac Indicator Lights Resetting Procedures - How to reset the 'check engine', 'service engine', 'transaxle fluid', and 'oil change' reminder lights on various Cadillac models and years.
  Diagnostic Trouble Codes (1980s Cadillacs) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes and other specific information for the 1981-1985 Cadillacs.
  Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Pre-1996) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for OBD equipped General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, & Saturn) vehicles.
  Diagnostic Trouble Codes 2 (1996 to Current) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for OBD II (generally built after 1996) equipped General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, & Saturn) vehicles.
  Cadillac Desktop Wallpaper Images - Brighten up your desktop each month with a new picture showcasing both the old and new visions of Cadillac! Here we will feature some of the most magnificent machines built of Detroit steel alongside today’s hydro-formed aluminum and carbon fiber bodies.
  • Car Care - HOW-TO ARTICLES; Overspray Clays, Car Covers, clean your car's paintwork, maintain and preserve your Convertible Car Top, Clean your car's engine compartment, care for the leather surfaces in your car's interior, repair paint chips, protect your car's paint finish, Squealing brakes, Tires, Exterior Rubber, and Vinyl protection, Vinyl Care, properly wash your car, your car's wheels.
  • Wiring Instructions - Omega Research and Developemnt. Tech Fax Documents range from Note #200 thru Note #239.

    Cadillac
  • Cadillac - Fleetwood Brougham, Deville DHS, Seville STS, Seville SLS, Eldorado ETC, Escalade, and Catera - It's the harmonlous convergenance of elegance and innovation, passion and performance, technology and grace. It's an all new vision for an all new age. It's the heart and soul of Cadillac... The power of &.
    • OnStar - Wherever You Go, Here We Are.
  • LT1 Engine - Lots of detailed information on the LT-1 and LT4 engines.
    • LT1 Mods - Performance mods that have been tested on a Dynojet Inertia Chassis Dynamometer to verify what works.
  • Cadillac Pictorial History - Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac.

    Other Cars
  • DeLorean - The source for Delorean Motor Car (DMC)information on the internet.
  • International GM B-Body Association - This Association is here so the fans of the B-Body and it's most recent incarnation the 94-96 Impala Super Sport can exchange information about all 91-96 B-Bodys - Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, Chevy Caprice, Buick Roadmaster, and Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
  • Pierce Manufacturing - Pumpers, Aerials, Rescue Vehicles from American Lafrance, Crown Firecoach, FMC, Ward LaFrance.

    Automobile News
  • NHTSA - Office of Defects Investigation - Recall Database.
  • NMA - The National Motorists Association is a membership organization devoted to representing and protecting the rights and interests of North American motorists. We are the organization that promoted federal legislation which eliminated the 55 mph National Maximum Speed Limit in 1995.
  • Wieck Photo DataBase - Looking for some great images? Then search through thousands of images from major auto manufacturers and other corporations! Images include headshots, logos, location shots and other graphics.

Computer: Hardware


  Windows XP Tips - Tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows XP Pro and Home Editions.
  Windows ME Tips - Tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows Millennium Edition OS.
  Windows 98 Tips - Tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows 98 OS.
  Windows 95 Tips - A collection of tip and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows 95 OS.
  Windows NT Tips - A few tips on how to improve Microsoft's Windows NT performance.
  Windows 2000 Tips - A few tips and suggestions that will allow you to enhance and improve Microsoft's Windows 2k performance.
  • ATI Technologies - Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. develops, manufacturers and markets graphics accelerators, both boards and components, as well as multimedia software and hardware for the worldwide personal computer (PC) and Macintosh markets. ATI offers 3D, 2D, Video, AGP, DVD, TV Tuners and Multimedia solutions to enhance your computing experience. ATI employs more than 1000 people worldwide, is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE:ATY) and is based in a modern 145,000 square foot site just outside of Toronto, Canada. The Company has additional offices in the United States, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom and delivers its products in 18 languages.
  • CDR Info - The Recording Authority.
  • Clear View Technologies - Clear-View computer cases for display or everyday use.
  • Hauppauge Computer Works - delivers the best TV and digital video boards for PC's. WinTV's are used for TV watching, video image capture and for data broadcast reception (Intercast in the U.S. and Teletext in Europe). Our Web site has WinTV datasheets, sample images, software updates, TV display, video digitizers and data broadcast receivers.
    • TV Cards - tv-cards enthusiasts site designed to help you get the most out of your Tv card.
  • IBM Corporation - True Blue.
  • Intel Corporation - Intel Inside.
    • Pentium III Processor Home Page (PIII) - The Intel® Pentium® III processor continues to introduce new levels of performance with speeds of up to 1.13 GHz that are built upon Intel's 0.18 micron process technology.
  • Sound Blaster - The ultimate PC Audio Destination for all your music, gaming and entertainment needs.

Computers: News & Announcements


Computer: Software

  • NIST Network Time Service (NTS) - The NIST Network Time Service allows users to synchronize computer clocks via the Internet. The time information provided by the service is directly traceable to UTC(NIST). The service responds to time requests from any Internet client in several formats including the DAYTIME, TIME, and NTP protocols.
  • Bootdisk - Bootdisks - CDrom Files - Quality Utilities And Tools.
  • Caculators on-line - Currently the Calculators On-Line Center contains over 9,440 Calculators.
  • Easter Eggs - Software easter eggs.
  • The Font Pool - Fonts for use with Windows95/NT.
  • Free DOS - DOS ain't dead yet!
  • OS Updates - Listed below are the latest updates/patches available for Microsoft's latest (Well, newish) Operating Systems - Windows 2000, Millennium Edition & Windows 98 Second Edition. The list will also contain links to the latest security patches for these Operating Systems.
  • Windows NT/2K FAQ - A resource for information on Windows-NT.

    Linux
  • Linux - Free UNIX OS.
  • Minix - Minix is a Unix-like operating system developed for educational purposes.
  • Pocket Linux - Official homepage of Pocket Linux project - one floppy linux workstation.

Celebrities

  • Dead People Server - Remember whatshisname? He played the guy in that dumb movie with whoziss. What ever happened to him? Specifically, is he dead yet?
  • Johnny Carson - The Official Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson web site.
  • Dom DeLuise - Cooking with Dom DeLuise! Cookbooks, Videos, CDROM, Gifts, and Recipes.
  • Bob Hope - Golf is my real profession - show business pays my green fees. Thanks for the Memory.
  • Emeril Lagasse - Bam! Kick it up a notch! Now Emeril tells all. From what types of food he uses to what recipe he’s cooking next. He not only opens restaurants, he now has his own sitcom. Come join the experiences of his culinary expertise.
  • Jerry Lee Lewis - the Killer himself!
  • Dean Martin - Dino's Lodge: A 100-proof tribute to King Leer... baby! (Dino's Den)
  • The Persuasions - The godfathers of a cappella: original five Persuasions -- Jerry Lawson, "Mr. Bass Man" Jimmy Hayes, "Sweet" Joe Russell, Jayotis Washington, and the late Herbert "Toubo" Rhoad (December 1988), later added Bernard "B.J." Jones and Raymond Sanders made the group a sextet - "Toubo, you'll always be in our hearts, just like you say, the old boys sound good, don't they?"
  • Elvis Presley's Graceland - Elvis has lef da building.
    • Elvis Presley's Cadillacs - In the fifties, few things symbolised success and the American dream more than a magnificent automobile. Elvis Presley's affinity for Cadillacs was real. He was not only the King of Rock 'n Roll, he was also the King of Cadillac buyers, purchasing at least a hundred during his life. Here is some information on a few of them.
  • Joan Rivers - Can we Talk? Heidi Abromowitz, Spike
  • Sarah Silverman - Scheduled Appearances, News, Pictures, and Links. "I had been called for jury duty but didn't want to serve. My friend is like, "why don't you write something inappropriate on the form, like 'I hate chinks,''' But I didn't want people to think I was racist, so I just filled out the form and I wrote 'I love chinks'... and who doesn't?''
  • SinCity - The Web Home of Penn & Teller - The public version of their private 'The Jungle BBS.'
  • Sha Na Na - Learn all about your favorite greasers here.
  • Jan Smithers - Jennifer or Bailey?... BAILEY!
  • Lea Thompson - The red-head goddess.
  • Adam West - Welcome citizens. As you know, the Bat Cave is my Ultra-Modern crime control center. I have access to files on hundreds of known super criminals. Also, it is here that I develop the various crime control devices which have become my standard weapons in the continuing fight to keep Gotham City safe.
  • Fuzzy Zoeller - PGA golfer.

Electronics


  Electronic Gadgets - I love all kinds of electronic gadgets and here's the best of the best list. Be sure to check out this month's featured gadget.
  • CompUSA - In store full weekly ad.
  • Don Klipstein's Web Site - Look here for helpful hints and ideas for electronic hobbyists, as well as some lighting related info that you might find useful or at least interesting.
  • Electronics Archive - Information files and repair FAQ for all kinds of electronic equipment.
  • Tandy Corp. - You've got questions, they got answers? access to Radio Shack and Computer City web sites.
  • Ramsey Electronics - AM/FM transmitters and other electronic kits for the hobbiest.

Film & Movie News/Information

  • The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) - Great source for information on Film and Television.
  • Drew's Film Scripts - Drew has scripts to many popular film and television shows.
  • Movie Bloopers - Outtakes, Bloopers, etc.
  • Movie Sounds - Sound clips from all your favorite movies.
  • Mr. Showbiz - All things related to the biz; entertainment news, gossip & more.
  • The Nitpickers - A nitpick is a mistake, anomoly, or a small detail in a movie.
  • Oscar - The official website of the Annual Academy Awards. The site features a complete list of this year's Academy Award nominees, exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of major Oscar events, live video coverage of the ceremony, backstage access, a complete guide to Oscar fashion and style, sweepstakes, and interactive games. (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences)
  • Roger Ebert - Movie reviews from Roger not Gene... Thumbs UP, Thumbs DOWN.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) - So ya wanna be an actor?

Feature Films


  DVD Wish List - Movies I would like to see released on the DVD format.

Fun Stuff


  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Infocom's interactive science fiction story. Based on a novel by Douglas Adams.

Home Theater


  Reference Books - These recommended titles are cycled regularly to reflect current trends and my own recommendations. Included are guidlines for selecting home theater equipment.
  Home Theater Information - A guide for setting up a Home Theater with tips on selecting components and installation.
  Television Calibration - How to adjust and calibrate any television (NTSC) to get an almost perfect picture.
  Avia or Video Essentials - Comparison of the Video and Audio setup DVDs available - plus updated information on Digital Video Essentials. And the winner is...
  Sony Service Mode (NTSC) - How to enter the "secret" Service Mode found on newer Sony televisions (NTSC) and a brief description of each item.
  Sony Service Mode (PAL) - PAL version of how to enter the "secret" Service Mode on Sony televisions and a brief description of each item.
  16x9 (Anamorphic) Vertical Squeeze - Information on how to perform the vertical squeeze service mode trick to view 16x9 (anamorphic) encoded DVD material in full resolution on a standard 4x3 NTSC television.
  Sony Wega 16x9 (Anamorphic) Vertical Squeeze - Information on how to perform the vertical squeeze service mode trick to view 16x9 (anamorphic) encoded DVD material in full resolution on Sony's Wega series standard 4x3 NTSC televisions.
  Sony DVD Player Calibration Procedure - The Sony 330, 360, 530, 550, 560 and 570 DVD players have the ability to automatically calibrate the playback functions of dual-layered DVDs and CDs.
  Digital Video Disc (DVD) Review Index - Here is where I will be posting reviews of some of the discs in my collection. All of the discs in this section will be region 1 discs from the US unless noted otherwise.
  Digital Video Disc (DVD) Collection - My current DVD library with links to the IMDB's movie database.
  DVD Wish List - Movies I would like to see released on the DVD format.
  Laser Disc (LD) Collection - My current LD library with links to the IMDB's movie database.
  Thomson Settles Defective TV Case - The maker of RCA, GE and Proscan televisions will set aside as much as $100 million to compensate consumers for potential defects that can render the products virtually unwatchable.

Media Resources


Music & Songs


News & Information


Radio


Recipes


  The Ultimate Resource Guide for the Home Chef! - Links to kitchen tested recipes, cookbooks and essential kitchen gadgets.
  My Favorite Recipes - I have been known to cook and/or bake and here's a collection of some of my favorite foods to make. Kitchen tested and Tony Approved™ Recipes!

Satellite Television


  Current Geostationary Satellite List - Includes all C & Ku-band satellites viewable from North America that are currently transmitting video and audio services.
  Favorite Satellite Channels List - Video and audio listing of all channels (DIGITAL, NTSC, VC2+, SCPC, SEDAT) available via TVRO & links to the channel's web site (if available). Use to programming the favorite channel menu of your TVRO satellite receiver or as a service location guide.
  Chaparral Monterey Receivers - Programming tips and tricks on how to efficiently use the memory and get the most from your Monterey Model 50-95 TVRO satellite receiver and general tips and ideas to improve any TVRO or DBS installation.

Scanning Radios


  Scanning and Public Safety Resources - Links to the various webpages with resources such as Ham Radio and Scanning: Monitoring Police and Fire Communications, Scanner Frequencies, Law Enforcement Professional resources for Management, Guidance and Self-Help.
  The Antenna Challenge - In constant search of a better scanner antenna? Evaluating the performance characteristics of various handheld scanner antennas, basestation antennas and rooftop TV antennas (for VHF-UHF-HDTV performance).
  Scanner Owners Manuals - Replace your missing or worn-out scanner manual with a downloadable PDF version. Includes various Electra Bearcat, Uniden Bearcat, Regency, Radio Shack Realistic, Radio Shack Patrolman manuals, and many other scanning radio manuals
  Bearcat BC780xlt - Tips and tricks on how to get the most from Uniden's Bearcat BC-780xlt scanning radio receiver.
  Electra Bearcat 101 - Frequency programming instructions, specifications, and links to a program that also generates codes for those in-between frequencies that are not in the code book.
  LIVE! St. Louis Scanner Audio Feed - Listen to a scanner located in St. Louis Missouri USA
  LIVE! Scanner Audio From Around the County - Follow the news as it happens... LIVE! Listen to the radio transmissions of your local Police and Fire emergency services as they do their jobs. Hear local Air Traffic Control and Rail frequencies too!
  St. Louis Listeners Guide to Scanner Radio Frequencies - If you have just bought a scanner, or are visiting the St. Louis Missouri area, or maybe you're an old pro looking for something fresh, then this is the radio frequency guide for you!
  Programmable Scanner Frequency Files and Software - Download pre-programmed scanner frequency databases specifically tailored for the various computer programmable (and computer controllable) scanning radios and related programming software. For use with the AOR AR8200-MK3, Bearcat 200XLT, Radio Shack PRO-2006, Icom IC-R2, Icom IC-V8, Icom IC-V8000, Icom IC-R75, Uniden BC780xlt, Uniden BC245xlt, Uniden BC250d (BC785d), Radio Shack PRO-92 (PRO-2067), PRO-93 (PRO-2053), PRO-95 and PRO-96 scanners or functionally equivalent scanning radio receivers.
  St. Louis Scanner Frequencies - Radio Scanner Frequency List for the Greater Saint Louis Missouri area. PLUS: Nationwide items like Presidential, FBI, Secret Service, Military Bases, Air, Fast Food, & NASA communication frequencies.
St. Louis Public Safety Frequencies - St. Louis County "10" Codes - St. Louis City "10" Codes - St. Louis Area Fire Departments - Metro East (Illinois) Frequencies - Business & Manufacturing Frequencies - Railroad Channels and Special Interest Frequencies - Nationwide Itinerant, FCC Part-15 and Dot & Star Frequencies - St. Louis Ham Repeater Frequencies - Federal Government Frequencies - Airport, Mil-Air & FAA Aviation Frequencies - Utilities Frequencies - Scanner Search Ranges

Search Engines

  • Raging Search - A fast loading "pure search" site with no bannerads, and without all the bells and whistles of today's portals.
  • Translate - Translate any web page into any language. (babelfish)
  • Deja News - Search Usenet NewsGroups.
  • FAST (all the web) - Fast Search & Transfer announced FAST Search - The World's Biggest Search Engine.
  • Google
    • US Government - automatically weeds out non-government stuff and only gives you hits from the .gov, .mil, and the government-related .us domains.
  • Metor - 25 targeted collections of search engines, including these three "General Search" options: Web Directories, Reviewed Sites, Search Engines and "Specific Search" options such as: Business and Finance, Education, Email Addresses, Encyclopedias, Health, Job Search, Kids, Movies, Music, MP3, Newspapers, Science, Sports News, Tech Info.
  • Webcrawler - Search the World Wide Web.
  • Yahoo - Organizes sites by category. When Yahoo finds a site for you, it displays both a summary and a link to the related category.
    • Image Surfer - You can find images in categories such as Arts, Entertainment, Science, Recreation, People and Vehicles.

Shipping


Space


  Reference Books - These recommended titles are cycled regularly to reflect current trends and my own recommendations. Included are items related to the American space program.
  Apollo Mission Summary - Here's my on-going research on the Apollo Missions to the Moon. Includes: Saturn Launch Vehicle, CM & LM Payloads, Primary & Backup Crews, Launch Times, Mission Objective, Landing & Splash Sites, Recovery Ship, etc. Contains links to the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal (ALSJ).
  Apollo 13 Transcript - Transcript of key moments in the flight of Apollo-XIII (NOT the movie). Contains CapCom Air-to-Ground and Flight Director (FD) Loop conversations that took place in the Mission Operation Control Room (MOCR) on April 11-17, 1970 during the glory days of the Apollo space program. Special thanks to Robert Bowen for provding additional audio files.
  Apollo 13 Findings - Summary of the Apollo 13 accident by the Apollo 13 Review Board. With events that lead to the failure of O2 tank 2 during flight.
  Apollo 13 Cryo Data - Actual screen captures of the ECS console showing cryo tank pressures before and after the incident.
  Apollo 13 'Towing Bill' - Invoice sent (tongue in cheek) to North American Rockwell from the Grumman Aerospace Corporation, the company that makes the Apollo command and service modules, for additional services rendered during the flight.
  Apollo 13 (The Movie) Script - Based on the book "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" by Jim Lovell, the Commander of Apollo 13. Directed by Ron Howard. Original transcript courtesy of Yuriy G. Bykov.

Sports

    Auto Racing
  • Auto Racng Links - Silly Season Site; 1000 Auto Racing Links.
  • CART Online - race stats, driver information, etc. bakup
  • Formula 1 - The definitive Formula 1 web site.
  • Indy Racing League (IRL) - The Indy500 organization formed by Tony George.
    • Indy 500 - Indy500 race stats, driver information, live video, etc.
      • Indy 500 Frequency Links - It's that time of year again! This year we will do our best to find all of the accurate links available on the Net. This should be your first stop when looking for Indy 500 information!
  • NHRA - The official site of the NHRA offers the latest news, results, photos, and audio/visual highlights from the NHRA Drag Racing tour.
  • NASCAR - Official site of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

    Golf
  • The Golf Channel Online - Get scores, schedules, lessons, and more.
  • LPGA - The Ladies Professional Golf Association.
  • Ryder Cup - Official site of the Ryder Cup matches.
  • Official PGA Tour Web Site - Professional Golf Association: Official web site.
  • The Masters - You know it's springtime when....
  • The U.S. Open - The official web site of the US Open Championship conducted by the United States Golf Association.
  • The British Open - One of the four majors.
  • PGA Championship - Official site of the PGA Championship.
  • Presidents Cup - The Presidents Cup was developed to give the world's best non-European players an opportunity to compete in team international match-play competition. A biennial event played in non-Ryder Cup years.

    Summo
  • Nihon Sumo Kyokai - The Nihon Sumo Kyokai Organization's official home page.

Television


Television Series

  • Sitcoms Online - Welcome, you have reached the ultimate site for the sitcom fan! Included in this site is the latest news in the world of sitcoms, hundreds of links from A-Z, message boards, merchandise links for sitcom videos/books/cds, and downloadable theme songs for hundreds of sitcoms from the 1950's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and present.
  • Episodes Guides - This site contains Episode Lists for over 1250 TV shows.
  • Bewitched - Homepage of the television series.
  • Frasier FAQ - Everything you'll ever want to know about the Crane boys.
  • Get Smart Bloopers! - Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) was Agent 86, "to eighty-six something", means to cancel it; ??? (Barbara Feldon) was Agent 99.
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Earth: Mostly Harmless. The answer is 42. The Guide: 'Space,' it says, 'is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mindbogglingly big it is. I mean you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space. Listen ...' and so on."
  • The Jetsons unofficial home - They're the Jetsons! They can rocket to the future, they can rocket to the moon, they can work on jupiter, or play on neptune. Machines do the working, machines do run, if they need anything they push a button and it's done. Their house is in the heaven, the free way is in the sky, but their feet are on the ground 'cause they're just regular guys. Judy's got a boyfriend, Elroy's got his theme, Jane's shopping and George has got mister Spacely. USA Mirror Site
  • Laugh-In - The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate Award.
  • The Love Boat - THE source for all the information you want! From the original show (1977) to the Next Wave, 1998, it's all here!
  • Mad About You - Not so much.
    • Jill's MAY page - This site is dedicated to the hit tv show-Mad About You(1992-1999).Now that the show is over, the page will concentrate on the show's followup, its casts' upcoming projects and any related-news.
  • The Munsters - Herman (fred gwynne), Lily (yvonne decarlo de carlo), Grandpa (al lewis), Marilyn (pat priest), & Eddie (butch patrick).
  • Red Dwarf - After a massive radiation leak wipes out the entire population of a mining ship in space, chicken soup machine repairman Dave Lister is the only living person in the universe after coming out of suspended animation after 3,000,000 years.
  • Regis & Kelly Lee - The popular morning show's homepage.
  • Seinfeld Page - The Official Seinfeld Web Page.
  • The Simpsons - Our Favorite Family (OFF).
    • TheSimpsons.com - Official FOX site, Homer enters the Internet age when he starts his own gossip Web site.
  • Smothers Brothers - Tom & Dick's Homepage with archive of old shows.
  • Star Trek Continuum - Paramount Digital Entertainment.
    • Trek Today - TrekToday offers you news on upcoming episodes, novels, games, toys and all other relevant Star Trek news. If Trek is happening, TrekToday is where you'll find it!


    Late Night
  • Talk Show Guest Lineups - Find out if your favorite stars are appearing on any of the talk shows this week.
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien - Conan, Andy, Max, etc.
  • Late Show with David Letterman - Paul Shaffer, Biff Henderson, Top Ten lists and more.
  • Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn - Kilby! has taken a personal vow to make his show the top-rated late night program on any network sometime toward the end of February Sweeps during the 2012-2013 television season. In the interim, he is totally committed to making the show "significantly above average."
  • Saturday Night Live (SNL) - Over the last two and a half decades, SNL has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of a generation.
  • Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Check out the "Headlines" section.

Things That Suck

  • Best Buy Sucks - Rules For the "Best Buy Sucks" Message Room. Simple. There are none.
  • K-Mart Sucks - the best place to post and read other posts on how KMART Sucks.
  • RadioShack Sucks! - RadioShack Really Sucks! You've got questions, they SUCK!
  • Wal-Mart Sucks - Bangor man targets Wal-Mart on Internet, Shopper wins lawsuit against Wal-Mart, Rockland, Maine Wal-Mart zoning tabled, Maine Wal-Mart fined for violating child labor laws, Meat cutting ends in 180 Wal-Marts.

Web Page Stuff

  • Amazon.com - Amazon.com Inc., Earth's Biggest Bookstore, is the largest online retailer of books.
  • Matt's Script Archive - Java and CGI programs.
    • Website Abstraction - The JavaScript technology center; JavaScript tutorial, JavaScript1.2, dhtml, javascript, html, FrontPage tutorial, web graphics, java applets, CSS tutorial.
  • PNG - PNG (Portable Network Graphics) Turbo-Studly Image Format with Lossless Compression alternate to *.gif or *.jpg graphics formats.

Words & Definitions

  • Acronym Finder - Over 169,000 acronyms, abbreviations, initialisms and definitions about all subjects, including information technology, business, telecommunications, military, government, and much more.
  • American Heritage Dictionary - The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language; Over 90,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language notes and word-root appendixes.
  • Common Errors in English - The concept of language errors is a fuzzy one. I'll leave to linguists the technical definitions. Here we're concerned only with deviations from the standard use of English as judged by sophisticated users such as professional writers, editors, teachers, and literate executives and personnel officers. The aim of this site is to help you avoid low grades, lost employment opportunities, lost business, and titters of amusement at the way you write or speak. HomePage
  • FOLDOC - Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing.
  • Information Please - Information Please is the world's largest free reference site. Here you can find facts on thousands of subjects including almanac statistics, world records, sports, entertainment, biography, population, countries, maps, business facts, news and history.
  • Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary - Merriam-Webster OnLine provides a free, searchable on-line dictionary and thesaurus, word games, a word of the day, and many other English language and vocabulary reference tools and resources.

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