This page with its little squiggly imitation bacteria almost seems like it’s alive. With information on and images of different bacterial varieties, this site will help you identify them and differentiate between them. This site also links to other microscopic organisms if you’re interested.
This site addresses one of the big problems with bottled water- the source water from where it’s been tapped. Fluoride is carcinogen that shouldn’t show up in bottled water or any water that you drink, but sometimes does. And once you read the long list of fluoride related illnesses, you’ll have good cause to worry about that next bottle you buy.
If you imagined kite surfing was all about bright sunny beaches in the US and Australia, this will change your mind! Here’s a kite surfing school in Wales in the UK. The offer ‘taster’ sessions to introduce people to the sport and for the experienced lot there are kites and boards for sale with free lessons thrown in if you need them!
All you ever wanted to know about Mojitos but were to afraid to ask! BBC tells you how they were first created, what’s in them and what the best place to get yourself one is! They’ve included a Mojito recipe and some twists on the original as well.
Psychology Today's web site tells you how the brain can get smarter through a simple change on our cognitive behavior and processes. How well your brain works isn’t just a function of the genes you were born with, and to understand how experience shapes your mind-read the entire article on this site. It’s a comprehensive look at matters of the mind, so clear your head and sit down to this one.
This site retails all things optical including some of the most powerful flashlights you could need. Their Beast rechargeable series is light but powerful and has a high intensity discharge lamp in each light. They claim that this series is four times more effective than a regular incandescent lamp for the same power consumed.
For all fans of online games and anyone looking for an edge of the seat exciting online game that you can play with thousands of others across the world–check out this game. This page offers a download of Rappelz, a fantasy game set in medieval times.
If you thought Second Life was all about meaningless flings and one night stands, this article by Time magazine may change your mind. Here’s a first hand account of a new user of Second Life and his first attempts at self discovery in this alternate reality . It also tells you how Second Life’s popularity has sent offline brands vying for ad space in this virtual world.
This blog post on the tailpipe emission debates gives you the latest on the political scenario on the regulatory front. Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jodi Rell of Connecticut in an open editorial in the Washington Post have accused the EPA of ignoring the threat of global warming and said they are not doing enough.
The four horseman of the apocalypse are explained in context of where they first featured- in the book of revelation. Each horseman appears as the first 4 seals on the scrolls are opened. Each a different color, the horsemen carry different weapons and tools and ride upon horses of different colors. Read this feature to understand the origin of the 4 horsemen better.
For anyone who has tried fishing but never given fly fishing a shot this site will convert you! For the avid fly-fisherman, this site is a delight with memoirs of fly fishers that will make you nostalgic and competitions to get you all charged up! There are reviews on equipment, forums to join and a whole lot of handy hints and tips to make you get even better at your favorite sport.
This travel guide web site tells you why you should plan your next holiday in Baja Mexico. There’s information on when to go, tour operators in the region, costs and contact information. They also mention kayaking destinations beyond Baja but why bother when there’s so much to see in Baja? Also useful is information on kayaking courses.
