Here are a few valuable links that I actually use:

1. Havaria Information Service

   We only hear about a few weather or environmental disaster events around the world but if you tune into this link from Hungary, you get it all. What makes it cool is that they have maps that are interactive and the links listed below the map allow you to view the area in question via Google Earth. I love this site!

2. WWITV

   Ever want to watch TV stations in other countries? This next site is definitely for you. Stake out more than 10 minutes to review this site because there's a lot there. They list 2708 online TV stations which should keep you busy for awhile. They also have other links which can be interesting too. Highly recommended.

3. Fuel Economy

   This link is one that I use all the time, and if you're going to be buying a car anytime soon, you'll definitely want this link. I use this site whenever I get to thinking about a new or used car. It's saved me lots of money, because I've been buying far more fuel efficient vehicles recently. Great Site!

4. KIVA Organization

   I had heard about micro-finance from a news story, and that story led me to this next website, which I think is pretty cool. This is a terrific way to do something for someone else who could use the money you might spend on a bottle of wine, to build a business in another country. Currently loans are limited to $25.00 per person. This is just a great site and it gives you a real pleasure to watch people work their way into a good life.

5. Belarc Advisors

   This next site will appeal to you computer geeks. Belarc Advisors allows you download a program to your computer so that you can upgrade your machine properly.

6. Lulu

   I really like this next site. Lulu is a self publishing site and it has a lot of traffic. You can buy stuff, publish stuff and you can sell stuff too. It is really easy to use this site, and if you have a book of photos something similar, it makes it a snap to publish it and distribute it worldwide through their site.

7. E-Podunk

   I discovered this site while I was researching an article on small towns. What a great site for finding out (for example), where are the biggest communities of Apaches or of Armenians. E-Podunk profiles small communities. This is really a fun site. Once you explore it a bit, you'll find it indispensable, especially if you are a writer.

8. Artbyus

   If you're an artist or an art buyer, you'll really love this site. Artbyus carries a wide variety of art, and if you're an artist they don't charge any listing fees (They do charge for premium placement though). There is some very good art on this site from many countries and they do seem to sell a fair number of pieces.

9. CPU Upgrades

   This is a great site if you want to upgrade your CPU. This site isn't “polished” or designer perfect, but it is a very useful site. This site tells you which CPU to use with which motherboard. That's pretty critical information if you want to upgrade. Excellent!

10. Animated Knots

    This link is one that I only use occasionally, but frankly it's invaluable for times when I need it. This site will teach you to tie knots. Ever since viewing the movie Jaws, I've wanted to be able to tie a variety of knots. This site works. I rate it A.