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Site of the Week: 2003

Check back each week for a new site!

18 December 2003
The Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company
In celebration of "100 years of flight" visit this site by the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Comany and Museum of Pioneer Aviation.

10 December 2003
Old Farmer's Almanac
Holiday feasts, folklore, and fun ideas from the archives of OFA.

3 December 2003
Charity Navigator
"Your guide to intelligent giving," offering tips, ratings and resources about charities vying for your contributions.

26 November 2003
StopGettingSick.com
Offers up-to-date medical news, alerts, and allows visitors to set up a profile to focus on their own health.

19 November 2003
The President Calling
Listen to recordings or read transcripts of telephone conversations in the Oval Office, from Kennedy to Nixon. Provided by American Radioworks, and Minnesota Public Radio.

12 November 2003
Eye Winess to History
History Channel's Veterans Project
Two sites for Veterans Day. For the History Channel: search TV listings (keyword) John Kormann.

5 November 2003
Home Computer Security
How to make your home computer secure, provided by the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University.

22 October 2003
The World Series 100th Anniversary
In honor of the 100th World Series, ESPN presents this site full of memories of the Fall Classic, ranking them 1-100.

8 October 2003
American Psychological Association Help Center
To coincide with the National Day of Depression Screening, see the HELPCENTER, which is provided by the APA. The link to Psychology at Work offers advice on stress in the workplace, as well as doing more with less and downsizing. The Road to Resilience offers strategies for building your resilience while learning from your past. Visit the link to Family and Relationships to find information regarding children and violence, warning signs for teenagers, elder care and much more.

1 October 2003
Identity Theft
An informative resource about ID theft and what to do about it, provided by the Federal Trade Commision.

24 September 2003
OurDocuments.gov
For treaties, constitutional amendments, speeches and other documents that have influenced the course of U.S. history.

17 September 2003
NutritionData
ND generates nutrition facts and analyses for all foods, and helps you select foods that best meet your dietary needs.

10 September 2003
LowerManhattan.info
Pentagon Memorial
Models, slide shows and time lines for the WTC rebuilding project, and the Pentagon memorial.

3 September 2003
About Herbs
Information regarding the benefits, adverse effects and interactions of herbs and botanicals, provided by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

27 August 2003
Awesomestories.com
A guide to stories behind major events, legends and heros. Provided by Bos & Glazier, Trial Attorneys.

20 August 2003
GetNetWise
GetNetWise provides a wide range of savy Internet advice to protect you against spam, hackers and viruses; a project of the Internet Educational Foundation.

13 August 2003
Mapping-Your-Future
A one stop site for students of all ages providing information about college planning, career options and financial strategies.

30 July 2003
Bob Hope and American Variety
A tribute to the entertainer, provided by the Library of Congress.

28 May 2003
Toonopedia.com
Toonopedia is a browsable encyclopedia that provides historical information about 600 print and animated cartoons. The creator of the site is Donald D. Markstein.

21 May 2003
Basic Antique Care and Repair
Provided by the BBC.

14 May 2003
The History Buff
An historical reference of press coverage from the 16th to 20th century, provided by the Newspaper Collectors Society of America.

8 May 2003
Tornado FAQ
A quick reference summary of tornado knowledge, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration & The National Weather Service, from Norman, OK.

30 April 2003
Literary Traveler
Follow in the footsteps of history's greatest writers via the LT, provided by the Nomad Group.

24 April 2003
Global Gateway
A gateway to world culture and resources, provided by the Library of Congress.

16 April 2003
Celebrating 50 Years of DNA
Illustrating how the discovery of DNA in 1953 has affected the world, this site is provided by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

2 April 2003
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
Up to date information about SARS (Severe Acute Repiratory Syndrome), which is quickly becoming a world-wide health concern, provided by CDC and WHO.

26 March 2003
Motlow College Bookstore Online
Browse Motlow Bookstore gifts and books online.

19 March 2003
Defend America
U.S. Department of Defense News About the War on Terrorism, plus links to all the military branches.

12 March 2003
Women's History Facts and Figures
Presented by the Census Bureau for Women's History Month.

5 March 2003
Lonely Planet
Started by an Australian couple in the early 1970s, LP has grown into one of the most authoritative guides for backpackers and adventure travelers.

19 February 2003
Aces Online Quizzes
A variety of online quizzes provided by the American Copy Editors Society.

12 February 2003
African Military History
History and biography provided by Father Ryan High School, located in Nashville, TN.

5 February 2003
NASA Human Spaceflight
Mission: STS-107 (113)
For detailed information about the Columbia Shuttle Disaster, and biographical data about the crew members, go to these sites provided by NASA and The Kennedy Space Center.

29 January 2003
MIT Open Courseware
A free publication of MIT course material.

22 January 2003
National Civil Rights Museum
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, visit this site for the museum located in Memphis, TN.

15 January 2003
Diets of the World
A site that compares the diets of China, France, Japan and the Mediterranean. Provided by Lycos Health with WebMD.

8 January 2003
The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture
A definitive and comprehensive reference work provided by the University of Tennessee Press, and the Tennessee Historical Society.

18 December 2002
Holidays Around the World
To learn about international holidays, provided by World Book, Inc.


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