Taxes
See also: Finance, Government, Money
1040.com
http://www.1040.com/
Get tax preparation and legal information at 1040.com. The site also enables you to download common U.S. federal and state tax forms.
The Digital Daily
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/cover.html
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service produces The Digital Daily, a daily news webzine covering various tax-related issues.
Tax Analysts
http://www.tax.org/default.htm
Tax Analysts provides news and other services related to US, State, and International tax law.
Tax Help Online
http://www.taxhelponline.com/
Tax Help Online helps you deal with audits and tax collection problems, and even provides some tips to let you lower your taxes as much as possible.
Tax Problems
http://www.nolo.com/ChunkTAX/TAX.index.html
Learn how to deal with your Tax Problems more effectively at this site, sponsored by Nolo.
news:misc.taxes
Read questions about taxes or ask your own in the misc.taxes newsgroup.
Television
See also: Acting, Entertainment, Movies & Film, News, Radio
PBS
http://www.pbs.org/
Check out program guides, see previews, and obtain useful companion material for shows on PBS here. You can also link to other affiliates with Web sites from the PBS home page.
Television on the Web
http://www.oocities.org/Tokyo/1264/tv.htm
Television on the Web provides links to the Web sites of TV stations and networks across the USA.
TV-Free America
http://www.essential.org/orgs/tvfa/
Learn about National TV-Turnoff Week, and other anti-television efforts at TV-Free America.
TV Guide
http://www.tvguide.com/
This Web site is an online version of TV Guide. Link to TV listings for your area or just read up on entertainment news.
Ultimate TV
http://www.ultimatetv.com/
Check out TV news, reviews, and ratings online at Ultimate TV.
Theater
See also: Acting, Entertainment, Regions
Acting Workshop OnLine
http://www.execpc.com/~blankda/acting1.html
Link to hundreds of Web sites with resources for actors and actresses from AWOL — Acting Workshop Online.
Jam! Theater
http://www.canoe.ca/Theatre/
Jam! Theater is a complete guide to theater and stage performance in Canada.
Playbill On-Line
http://www1.playbill.com/
Playbill On-Line has complete news and information about theater, including both the people and the performances. The site also hosts live chat!
Shakespeare and the Globe
http://www.rdg.ac.uk./globe/
Learn about William Shakespeare, his theater, and the reconstruction of the Globe at Shakespeare and the Globe.
news:rec.arts.theater
The rec.arts.theater newsgroup discusses theater, but much of the content is geared toward acting professionals who are looking for work or have other questions.
Tobacco
See also: Health
The American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/
The American Cancer Society has posted a wealth of information about tobacco and the potential health risks on its Web site.
CDC's Tips: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
The Center for Disease Control hosts CDC's Tips: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source, for providing health and research information on tobacco products.
Cigar Friendly.com
http://www.cigarfriendly.com/
Cigar enthusiasts will enjoy Cigar Friendly.com, with events, travel information, reviews, and more.
The Master Anti-Smoking Page
http://www.smokefreekids.com/smoke.htm
The Master Anti-Smoking Page links to various anti-smoking resources, including tips on how to quit, research information, and more.
Smokers.com
http://www.smokers.com/
Smoking is always welcome at Smokers.com, a Web site devoted to communication and community between avid smokers.
Toys
See also: Children, Collectibles, Hobbies
Dr. Toy’s Guide
http://www.drtoy.com/
Find out the best toys for your kids at Dr. Toy’s Guide. The site rates toys based on their suitability for various age groups.
F.A.O. Schwartz
http://www.faoschwarz.com/
So you don’t live anywhere near an F.A.O. Schwartz store? I’m truly sorry, but now there is less reason to despair: The World of Toys is on the Web! I recommend the cool daily factoids.
Fibblesnork
http://www.fibblesnork.com/
Fibblesnork is the ultimate online guide to all things Lego. The site includes a kit guide, Site of the Week, and numerous links.
The Official Lego Page
http://www.lego.com/
The Official Lego Page is a good jumping-off point for the serious plastic brick-building maniac!
Raving Toy Maniac
http://www.toymania.com/
If you love action figures and other great toys, you’ll go bonkers over the Raving Toy Maniac.
The Toy Link Internet Connection
http://pages.prodigy.com/ttlic/main.htm
Link to hundreds of Web sites for toy collectors and enthusiasts at The Toy Link Internet Connection.
Trouble in Toyland
http://www.pirg.org/pirg/consumer/products/toy/97/index.htm
Trouble in Toyland surveys dangerous toys and posts warnings on its Web site. Learn more about the organization and the toys it says are dangerous.
news:rec.toys
Discuss your love of toys or find neat stuff for sale on the rec.toys newsgroup.
Travel
See also: Autos, Aviation: Airlines, Bed and Breakfasts, Family, Maps, Motorcycles, Outdoors, Railroads, Regions, Restaurants, Weather
American Express Travel
http://www.americanexpress.com/travel/
American Express Travel can serve as a kind of virtual travel agent, while it lets you reserve flights, hotels, and rental cars, and gather vacation tips.
Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com/
Ride the American rails with Amtrak. The Web site contains complete travel planning services and information about the trains and routes.
Atevo! Travel
http://www.atevo.com/
Atevo! Travel is a great place to plan your next holiday or business trip. In addition to traditional travel agency-like services, Atevo! also contains some intriguing travel articles and photos of exotic destinations.
Biztravel
http://www.biztravel.com/
Biztravel offers trip-planning information tailored to the business traveler. It's also a great place to learn more about the next city that you're traveling to, and you can also check to see if your flight is on time before you even get to the airport!
Epicurious
http://www.epicurious.com/
Epicurious has a great collection of travel information, including The
Condé Nast Traveler.
Excite Travel
http://city.net/
Excite Travel from City.Net provides a host of travel services, including air, hotel, and rental car reservations and air fare tracking. You can also browse through the site to find out more about your destination. Find out where to eat, what to see, and how to act.
Flifo
http://www.flifo.com/
Flifo is an online travel service oriented towards business travelers. Look for low air fares, check to see if your flight is on time, or reserve rental cars and hotel rooms.
Global Online Travel
http://www.got.com/
Global Online Travel enables you to make all your reservations online, without making you wait for a lot of other fluff to download.
Greyhound Bus Lines
http://www.greyhound.com/
The Web site of Greyhound Bus Lines has information about the company, discounts, fares, and bus schedules. Some links on this site do not always function properly, but it is a useful tool when everything works right.
The Hotel Guide
http://www.hotelguide.com/
Check The Hotel Guide for a comprehensive database of hotel information. The search feature is easy to use and helpful if you don’t know exactly where to stay.
The Internet Travel Network
http://www.itn.net/
The Internet Travel Network offers a well-rounded selection of travel information and services. Besides the basic reservation abilities, you can get driving directions, check weather, participate in travel-related discussions, and find out which frequent flier program is the best.
Kids Travel
http://pathfinder.com/travel/klutz/
Kids Travel helps you and your kids learn how to enjoy traveling. Includes information about getting around and on traveling in the USA and abroad.
Microsoft Expedia
http://www.expedia.msn.com/daily/home/default.hts
The folks in Redmond have their own travel information service, and they call it Microsoft Expedia. Find special deals and use the online travel agent to plan your trip.
Mungo Park
http://www.mungopark.com/
Mungo Park shares monthly adventures with their readers by travelling to places all over the world. This site, which enables you to "virtually" travel around the globe with their celebrity correspondents, introduces you to exciting new places and fascinating people. A new adventure every month.
Preview Travel
http://www.previewtravel.com/
Another online travel agency, Preview Travel offers a number of useful business and vacation travel planning services.
Tackiest Place in America
http://www.thepoint.net/~usul/text/tacky.html
A Web site devoted to finding the Tackiest Place in America? You’ll find it here, with many excellent photos of the defiled destinations. The site calls itself a "contest," although I am not sure we want to know what the "prize" would actually be.
The Travel Channel
http://www.travelchannel.com/
The Travel Channel is an online version of that cable television network, and has some fascinating travel articles, photography, and travel spotlights. The site has a number of links to other travel-related Web pages as well.
Travelocity
http://www.travelocity.com/
Want to plan your trip all in one place? Try Travelocity, which has information on vacations and cruises, destination guides, reservation services, and last minute deals. You can also check for the lowest air fares here.
Uniglobe
http://www.uniglobe.com/
Uniglobe offers travel reservation and planning services, and also has a number of travel articles that tell you about a destination and how to plan your own trip there.
U.S. State Department
http://travel.state.gov/
If your travel will take you out of the USA, check out the Web site of the U.S. State Department. The site tells you what documents you will need. Don’t forget to check any travel advisories the department might have issued for Americans traveling abroad.
U.S. Submarines, Inc
http://www.ussubs.com/
It’s happened to all of us. You suddenly find you have more money than you know what to do with. The friendly people at U.S. Submarines, Inc might be able to help. They can provide you with your own "Personal Luxury Submarine," displacing up to 1500 tons, with 5,000 square feet of interior space arranged on four decks and easily capable of transoceanic voyages. As for a destination, perhaps you’d like an underwater habitat to retreat to when the pressures of land-based life seem too much.
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