Bad Art: Art is a very subjective thing. While most people are clued in to the aesthetic wonders of classic masterpieces, they find themselves in more uncertain territory when faced with modern art, especially that of the anarchic, abstract variety. Well, here's a site that's going to confuse the issue further. Promoting what it terms as "bad art", it actually blurs the line between technique and taste. Most of the works featured in the image galleries are pretty accomplished where execution is concerned, but the subject matter is another thing. It often borders on the weird and surreal or outright silly. But there's no denying the morbid fascination that the visual impressions create, and in the right frame of mind or a moment of lucid dementia, you might even get a glimpse of the true meaning of life! Downloads are fast and the simple layout makes navigation a cinch.

Epidemic! The World of Infectious Diseases: This exhibition by the American Museum of Natural History explores the terrifying world of infectious diseases, explaining "how a complex mix of ecology, evolution, and culture produce conditions in which disease-causing microbes -- microscopic organisms that live in our environment -- can thrive". In light of the strange and deadly diseases that have been wiping out large populations of animals and people of late, an elucidating and freely accessible resource like this is invaluable, especially in helping you understand the basic facts of infectious diseases. Various kinds of infectious disease are tackled, with documentations on recent outbreaks, as well as measures taken to contain or eradicate them. The pages are fast-loading and uncluttered.

The Epilepsy Connection: Thanks to reader Ho Peng Kwee for e-mailing the URL to this site. It's really a great guidance resource for people suffering from epileptic conditions. Besides regular news updates and features on medical advances in the treatment of epilepsy, it offers lots of positive, confidence-inspiring information for epileptics of all ages and their families. The 'Question of the Month' and 'Inside Story' pages are also full of enlightening advice, and sections like 'The Good Corner', 'Parents Corner' and 'Modern Day Heroes' are not only well thought-out but brilliantly realised. The quick-search box on the home page that offers fast facts on various seizure types -- Myoclonic, Tonic, Febrile, Infantle Spasms, Benign Rolandic etc -- is a neat device. And there're loads of links to other related sites if you need more information.

Experience Music Project: This Seattle-based interactive music museum, named after Jimi Hendrix's famous band, offers a magnificent mine of information on rock. Besides charting the music's evolution, it profiles some of the finest and most revolutionary musical minds of the past and present with captivating audio and video clips. There're also mini-documentaries featuring various artists presenting a "video oral history", interactive games and even an on-line recording studio, though you need a fast connection and fat memory to enjoy the latter without interruption. The 'Revolutions' section, which has contemporary artists discussing their musical influences, is particularly intriguing. The writing is pacey, lively and fluid, and despite being highly content-heavy, the pages are pretty swift-loading.

Sight Photography: A no-frills photography e-zine that not only provides useful tips on improving your technique but also gives you a chance to contribute your own photos. There's a 'Portfolios' section that offers "in-depth looks at the work of some excellent art, commercial and editorial photographers" and the works of 'supersnappers' are featured in 'Story'. The current edition has a great collection of "news, sports and Woodstock '99 photos" by Joe Traver. You can a lot not only from the information you get here but also by studying the photos featured.

The SUSTRAN Network: Thinking of saving the environment by ditching your car and buying a bicycle? Then this is place where you'll find all the support you need for such a smart and cool move. The official site of the Sustainable Transport Action Network for Asia and the Pacific "promotes and popularises people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on Asia and the Pacific". The articles may be dull and dry but they offer plenty of food for thought, especially the proposal for a World Car-Free Day and 'Community Action Guide to transport issues'. There are regular news updates and there's a search box that lets you look for relevant topics.

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