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October 99 Column
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Hodgepodge
By Jana Barberio

One thing that I love about being a writer is that it marries so well with my information junkie cravings.  That said, back from an Internet trek, I offer the following specialty web sites that might aid your next fact-finding mission (I, II & III).  I even threw in a few fun sites in for you to explore (IV & V).

I. Writing

• http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6346/ (writer’s toolbox)
•  http://nilesonline.com/stats/  (statistics every writer should know)
•  http://www.worldanthem.com/cgibin/var/war/wot/writeon.htm (a serious guide for serious writers)
• http://www.diane.com/readers/ (readers & writers resource page)
• http://www.aimnet.com/~carroll/copyright/faq-home.html (copyright resource page)
• http://www.eeicom.com/eye/utw/index.html (monthly column about the Internet)
• http://www.scalar.com/mw/ (the official misc. writing web site)
• http://www.reporter.org
• http://www.forwriters.com/

II. Health

• www.cyberpsych.org,  www.intelihealth.com www.americasdoctor.com
• www.onhealth.com www.medscape.com  www.webmd.com
• www.drkoop.com www.ahn.com www.thriveonline.com
• www.nimh.nih.gov www.med.umich.edu/psych/amb/programs/mood/index.htm www.mcare.med.umich.edu/healthtips/homecare/fitnessg.htm

 III. Viruses, Hoaxes, Rumors, Chain Letters,
Published Mistakes & Urban Legends

• www.slipup.com (published mistakes
•  http://snopes.simplenet.com (urban legends)
• http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac (Internet hoaxes, chain letters & virus databases)
•  http://www.kumite.com (computer virus myths & hoaxes)
• http://www.eeicom.com/eye/utw/97apr.html (hoaxes, scams & rumors)

IV. Outdoor Adventure

• www.dnr.state.mi.us (Becoming An Outdoor Woman; click on “Hunting & Fishing”; then look under “Other”)
• www.goodadventure.com (wilderness trips for women)
• www.teleport.com/~walking/hiking.html (walking and hiking homepage)
•  www.thebackpacker.com

V. Shopping for groceries, books, clothing—
many of your favorite stores and catalogues are online now

• www.getgroceries.com www.netgrocer.com
• http://shop.wildoats.com
•  www.maternityshoppe.com
• www.decentexposures.com (comfortable clothing) www.amazon.com (great for looking up authors and titles)
• www.RestorationHardware.com (items for the household)

(October)