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shakespeare:theatre

Bardolatry
 devoted to story telling, and particularly to the plays of shakespeare as adapted on the modern stage and screen.


Mad About Shakespeare
 making shakespeare fun and accessible to students, performers, and enthusiasts.


Shakespeare 4 Kidz
 an innovative web site for children, with interactive features and everything you need to know about putting on your very own shakespearean extravaganza.


Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand
 promotes, encourages and facilitates the performance, appreciation and study of the works of william shakespeare and his contemporaries.


The First Folio
 provides comprehensive information and pictures relating to the compilation of the first folio of 1623 containing the plays attributed to william shakespeare.


acrobatics:performing_arts

A Better Back Handspring
 gymnastics: tumbling: how to do a better back-handspring. gymnasts, cheerleaders, martial-arts students, twirlers, dancers or any other kids that tumble.


PowerSkip
 a new model extreme fitness device. gives the same effect as a trampoline with the convenience of inline skating.


hanson:bands_and_artists

Allexperts: Hanson
 volunteer experts answer questions.


church_choirs:performing_groups

Anglican Church Music
 information, resources and links for anglican and episcopal cathedral and church musicians, clergy, congregation members, and music lovers worldwide.


Sacred and Secular
 inspiring music from the cathedrals, abbeys, colleges, choirs, soloists and orchestras of the uk.


The Church Music Report
 church music resource for church musicians, church choirs, handbell choirs, praise and worship music and other areas of christian music.


UK Cathedral Music Links
 comprehensive gateway to all uk cathedrals, collegiate and abbey churches, university college choirs. the history of the anglican choral tradition. news, employment, related articles, and bbc broadcasts of choral evensong.


contemporary:poetry

Poetry Links Library
 an extensive library of links, arranged in these categories: online journals, resource sites, west coast independent book shops, japanese forms, poets of renown, and contemporary poets on the web.


The Academy of American Poets
 the academy of american poets, the largest organization in the country dedicated specifically to the art of poetry, supports american poets at all stages of their careers and foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry.


iowa:united_states

3D Gear 4 U
 a directory dedicated to 3d wallpapers, screensavers, icons, games, tools, and special effects.


Actlab
 academic research group based in the university of texas (us) working at the intersections between technology, culture, and art.


Artists using Science and Technology
 ylem is an international organization of artists, scientists, authors, curators, and art enthusiasts who explore the intersection of the arts and sciences.


Booga Holler
 alternative art and entertainment, featuring 3d animation and interactive games.


Creative Room for Art and Computing (CRAC)
 a digital media workshop located in stockholm (sweden).


Digital Art Source
 a guide for students and professionals interested in art-related websites utilizing or exploring digital media and computers.


Ex-Models
 essays and other text intended to provide a link between artist and audience.


Furtherfield
 digital arts, poetry, visual art, critical text, independence, transgressive arts, anarchic creativity, links.


Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada
 advanced computer graphics group. presents its activities in research, innovation, development and teaching in the university of zaragoza (spain).


Nettime
 a moderated mailing list for net criticism, net art, collaborative text filtering and cultural politics of the nets.


Re-lab
 an electronic art and media center in riga, latvia. projects range from new media festivals to internet broadcasting.


Rhizome
 an online resource for people who are interested in new media art, the intersection of new technologies and contemporary art.


digital:arts

Japanese Language
 exercises, tips and lessons to help you learn to speak and write japanese. practice phonetics, calligraphy and grammar, and download dictionaries. from about.com.


Kanji Flashcards and Kanji-of-the-Day
 kanji-ya kanji flashcards contain comprehensive information on 300 kanji characters while the kanji-of-the-day tests your kanji knowledge.


KanjiGraphy
 royalty-free kanji images. all calligraphies are written solely for this website by professional calligraphers and available on cd-rom or online.


Learn How To Speak Japanese
 sells top rated language programs to learn to speak japanese, from pimsleur, rosetta stone, and the united states foreign service institute.


Nihongo Resources
 free online dictionaries (j/e-e/j, kanji, particles, names, onomatopoeia), detailed jouyou kanji lists, japanese grammar explained up to intermediate level and online lessons.


Real Kana
 a simple site for learning and practicing hiragana and katakana, the two japanese syllabaries.


basque:natural

PyCode
 a free online resource of various python modules and resources.


The New World - python
 provides python related webdevelopment resources, including books, articles, scripts and programs, tools, tips and tutorials.


Useless Python
 getting started. source code, tutorials, contests, challenge. links.


japanese:natural

A Case For Make
 fowler 1990 - explains many old-make limitations and new-make (nmake) features including procedure rules, accuracy mechanisms, viewpathing, and semaphores for blocking unwanted parallelism.


An Automatic Make Facility
 holyer and pehlivan 2000 - program uses no makefile. it records manually-issued compilation commands the first time round, then rebuilds programs using recorded command traces.


Make - A Program For Maintaining Computer Programs
 feldman 1979 - the original make paper, including makefile syntax, implicit rules, double colon targets, macros, vpath macro, and the usual cleanup and install targets.


Makefile Setup for Java
 geosoft - a gnu make and shell script setup for java. features dependency scanning, class files, jar archives, jni interfaces, rmi stub and skeletons, and javadoc.


Parallel and Distributed Compilations in Loosely-Coupled Systems - A Case Study
 baalbergen 1986 - distributing machine specific compilation phases among machines with a distributed make program is about 3.5 times faster.


PGMAKE: A Portable Distributed Make System
 lih and zadok 1994 - reports design issues and results of modifying gnu make to do distributed makes using the oakridge pvm parallel virtual machine.


Software Builds
 codefast - contains many articles on software build topics such as problem scope, stakeholder design viewpoints, directory structures, architecture models, makefile generator tools and software build methods.


The Fourth Generation Make
 fowler 1985 - a new make tool with support for cpp, dependency generation, compiled makefiles, parallel execution, pathname parsing operators, and a powerful metalanguage for builtin rules.


python:languages

Examplotron
 the purpose of examplotron is to use instance documents as a lightweight schema language-- eventually adding the information needed to guide a validator in the sample documents.


EXSLT
 exslt is a community initiative to provide extensions to xslt. they are trying to encourage the implementers of xslt processors to use these extensions, so that your stylesheets can be more portable.


distributed_com:com

CNet.com: Will Media Giants Bulldoze Communities?
 news analysis by cnet observing how disney and time warner, by building enhanced entertainment sites, threaten topical online communities.


CommunityAnswers.com
 questions and answers and advice for online community builders, users, moderators, managers, and owners.


Communitybuilding.com
 the secret to success on the web is to build a community, not just a web site. here one can find tools and tips to make a web site interactive and, as a result, a place of community.


CornerWays: Community Development, Training, and Moderationn
 online community development company that provides online community building, consulting and design services worldwide.


Cyberspace Innkeeping: Building Online Community
 essay by former wells conferencing manager john coate explaining what happens in an online social environment.


Digital Geographer
 information architecture, interface design, and strategy for online places. tips, tricks, and articles comparing real and online communities to improve your relationship with customers, clients and employees.


Full Circle Associates
 provides strategic facilitation, online community development, marketing, and project management services. includes a listing of online community building and virtual group facilitation/moderation resources.


Howard Rheingold
 online community builder, acknowledged expert on social and cultural implications of cyberspace. includes informative articles and advice and commentary on current online communities.


The Mailing List Gurus Page
 a resource for finding, participating in, creating, and managing internet mailing lists, from the authors of the internet for dummies


VirtualCommunities Start4all
 directory of resources and tools for building online communities. rich content for analysis of virtual communities. with a list of popular communities and vendors in this field.


Xgencia - Best Practice in Online Communities
 uk online community specialists providing planning, rfp and roi analysis services. requires flash.


build_management:software

American Botanical Council
 offers publications, information and education on herbal medicine. also offers information about third party research.


Arbor Nutrition Guide
 guide to nutrition resources on the internet including food science, clinical nutrition, ancient diets, and functional foods.


British Meat Education Service
 teaching materials, links to information on courses and learning activities.


Cellular Nutrition
 includes scientific data related to intracelluar chemistry such as nutrition disorders, diets and mlm, and mineral ratios.


Consumer Lab
 tests popular nutritional non-prescription supplements to ascertain ingredient quantity and quality.


Diet and Health
 guide to food, nutrition, diet and health. includes naturopathic remedies, as well as a vegetarian and vegan faq.


Energy Ent
 offers recipe analysis, consulting, cooking workshops, products, and nutrition education for the food and nutrition consumer.


Food and Diet
 information on healthy eating, recipes, food-related conditions, and support programs.


Food Safety Research Information Office
 has online database of food safety research projects funded by government and new food products being tested for approval.


Go Grains
 established to provide information about the nutrition and health benefits of grains and pulses.


HealthCastle.com
 offers nutrition tips, book recommendations, and vitamin and mineral guide. discussion forum with questions answered by dietitians online.


Healthy and Fit
 discusses issues concerning health and wellness, fitness, weight loss, and herbal therapy. has newsletter and online e-zine.


Healthy Choice
 food manufacturer provides cooking tips and meal plans, plus fitness and exercise tips, and health news.


Healthy Nutrition
 information about nutrients and nutrition.


Herb Research Foundation
 researching and providing scientific information on the safety and health benefits of botanicals throughout the world from multiple medical traditions.


HerbMed
 provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health.


My Food Count
 site that allows people to monitor their health and fitness.


National Dairy Council
 offers information for both professional and consumers on the benefits of various dairy products.


National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
 the mission of ods is to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public.


Nutri-Facts
 online database of food label nutrition facts from the usda nutrient database for standard reference.


Nutrition Crash Course
 text and audio guide to key nutrition topics, with particular emphasis on the benefits of natural food vs. processed foods.


Nutrition Data
 offers nutrition tools and articles.


Nutrition Matters
 database of advice on nutrition and health treatments, provided by healthcare practitioners. includes subscription details.


Nutrition News
 nutrition news, articles, healthy recipes and special diets from the jewish hospital cholesterol center.


Nutrition.gov
 u.s. federal guide offering access to all government web sites with reliable and accurate information on nutrition and dietary guidance.


Nutritional Wellness
 news source for doctors, health care professionals and the general public. covers current news on nutrition and has an index of herbs and dietary supplements.


Omega-3
 information about fish oil, supplements and health.


Supplement Quality
 information for consumers about issues affecting the quality of dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and botanical or herbal products.


Supplement Watch
 educates by providing information about the pros and cons of dietary supplementation.


The Diet Detective
 contains several nutrition related links including information about diabetes, cardiac, sports nutrition, recipes, and diet supplementation.


The Nutrition and Food Web Archive
 offers free nutrition and food resources for nutrition professionals and students.


Thebite
 an online community for practitioners, students and everyone with an interest in nutrition.


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Alternative Health Resources
 information for alternative and natural health disciplines. remedies a-z, newsletter. products available from health resources, south payson, utah.


Alternative Medicine Foundation
 non-profit organization in bethesda, maryland, dedicated to providing objective information on alternative medicine, complementary medicine, tibetan medicine and herbal therapies.


Alternative Medicine: Why So Popular?
 article by hans r. larsen investigates the reasons why acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, vitamin therapy and other modalities are flourishing.


Alternative-medicine-and-health.com
 health and alternative medicine resource includes sections on disease and alternative treatments plus nutrition and weight loss issues. based in boonton twp., new jersey.


AlternativeMedicineChannel
 information on alternative medicine including traditional chinese medicine, hypnotherapy and naturopathic medicine. maintained by healthcommunities.com in northampton, massachusetts.


Alternatives for Healthy Living
 free information and support on alternative and complementary medicine. message boards, chat rooms, and reference areas. based in tyngsboro, massachusetts.


AltMedAngel: Alternative Medicine Angel
 a non-profit site offering educational information and research on various health conditions, medications, supplements and therapies. includes physician directory, newsletter, book review and product guide.


Arts and Healing Network
 resource and exchange for anyone interested in the healing potential of art. marion weber, founder.


Canadian Institute of Natural Health (CINH)
 founded by dr. beverly johnson.


Cancer Cure Foundation
 alternative cancer information including therapies and referrals to clinics. non-profit organization founded by g. edward griffin based in newbury park, california.


Complemed-Alternative Health Information Services
 consultation and information service which encourages healthcare professionals to participate in a research network for complementary and alternative treatments. maintained by bernd wollschlaeger, m.d.


Complementary and Alternative Medicines Institute (CAMI)
 university of the sciences in philadelphia site features natural product monographs, courses, seminars.


Consumer Health Organization of Canada
 a non-profit organization making people aware of the holistic or alternative approaches to health. includes information on prevention of disease through nutrition, whole foods, dietary supplements, herbs and related resources.


Cure Zone
 provides suggestions and alternative treatments for a variety of ailments and conditions. includes articles and a forum.


Dr. David Williams
 general health advice, contents information for a subscription newsletter, and products for sale.


Dr. Michael Janson, MD
 information on alternative medicine, nutrition, dietary supplements, and natural healing. free monthly newsletter and question submission to the doctor. based in arlington, massachusetts.


Earthways Healing
 a non-profit united kingdom based organisation that provides information on reiki, spiritual healing, chakras, aromatherapy, kinesiology, chiropractic, earth healing, and meditation.


Healing Crow
 non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about chronic illnesses and non-drug related treatments. founded by seth barrows in greene, new york.


Healing Intent
 june kaminski, rn msn, offers techniques and guidance for holistic healing and wholeness.


HealingDeva.com
 information, resources, message forum on alternative therapies, including online reiki classes.


Health Alternatives
 volunteers present research and opinions on alternatives to traditional medicine including weight loss and drug/alcohol addiction. based in south newfane, vermont.


Health Hotline
 articles on cancer, aids, natural foods, herbal treatments, and causes of disease.


Healthepic.com
 portal dedicated to provide useful information on disease, its cause and remedies. based in india.


Healthnotes
 provides health and lifestyle information products for intranets, web sites, and touch screen kiosks.


Healthwell.com
 news and information on alternative health and integrative medicine including herbs, supplements, nutrition and natural remedies. maintained by new hope natural media, a division of penton media, inc.


HealthWorld Online
 mega site of resource on wellness, natural health, traditional, complementary and alternative medicine information, and self care.


Holistic Renewal
 articles on holistic healing, psychology, renewal.


Inspired Living
 carol james offers programs that enhance personal, professional, and organizational development. articles, resources, newsletter. based in concord, california.


Millions Against Medical Madness
 promotes natural healthcare as standard care. educational articles. dr. lisbeth baird, founder.


Mind/Body Medical Institute
 non-profit scientific and educational organization promotes health and well being through the study and advancement of mind/body medicine, including the relaxation response and belief systems. clinical programs are offered in conjunction with the beth israel deaconess medical center in boston, massachusetts.


National Accreditation and Certification Board
 offers accreditation for alternative health programs, colleges and graduates. based in owensboro, kentucky.


National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
 part of the us national institutes of health, and undertaking research, training, and dissemination of data to the public and professionals. includes events calendar and details of clinical trials.


Natural Healers
 provides extensive information about schools, programs, certification, careers and licensing requirements. includes searchable database and faq.


Natural Health and Longevity Resource Center
 articles, health news, books, links to health sites. guide to nutritional remedies.


NutritionEarth
 a guide to alternative therapies, health articles, nutrition, recipes, and interaction with experts.


organicMD.org
 non-profit organization dedicated to non-pharmaceutical common sense health education. hugh mann, founder.


Paradise Is Earth
 online book by peter bonnard describes causes and treatments for many common conditions.


Peaceful Mind
 explains many complementary therapies and practices, with industry news, product listings, and online purchasing.


People Against Cancer
 non-profit organization distributes a wide range of educational materials about non-toxic innovative forms of cancer prevention, diagnosis and therapy. headquarters in otho, iowa, with offices worldwide.


Pro-Cultura
 non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and facilitating understanding of traditional health systems, resources and knowledge among the medical and scientific communities. pleasantville, new york.


Reflexology Software Ltd.
 system designed to try and improve the diagnostic powers of the reflexology, homeopathy and acupuncture practitioners. programs, news, and courses.


SaffronSoul.com
 holistic healing, alternative medicines, nutrition and recipes, health queries, remedies and lifestyles. includes ayurveda, yoga, massage, panchakarma, music therapy, colour therapy.


SavonAlternativeTreatments.com
 provides information on alternative treatments, nutrition, a vitamin, mineral and drug index, and links.


Seishido Communications
 organizes international trade exhibitions on alternative healing.


Sigma Logic
 information about alternative therapies and practitioners. includes directory of practitioners.


Start2Health
 personalized assessment of diet, exercise and nutrition developed by dr. bob blaich. based in colorado springs, colorado.


StayTuned
 articles and online resources on alternative health.


The Coalition for Natural Health
 grassroots trade organization opposed to restrictions on the practice of natural medicine. news and information about current issues (united states focus).


The Light House Foundation
 provides information, professional services and the creation of community dedicated to integrative healing, holistic health and the positive evolution of humankind. maintained by fran ditzel-friel, manchester, connecticut.


The Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
 supports research projects and educational activities covering complementary and alternative medical topics. located at columbia university college of physicians and surgeons in new york city.


There Are No Incurable Diseases
 non-profit, natural healing website promoting the works of dr. richard schulze and dr. john christopher.


Townsend Letter
 listing of alternative medicine courses, workshops, and conferences.


WholeHealthMD
 health prescriptions by board certified physicians combine alternative medicine, supplement, vitamins, herbs, and nutrition with conventional medicine. based in reston, virginia.


Wholistic Healing Research
 daniel j. benor, m.d., documents that wholistic healing works. extensive research evidence included. wholistic integrative care and spiritual healing defined.


christian:special_interest

A World of Aromatherapy
 information on essential oils, their properties, uses in the treatment of illness, and common recipes for use in the bath, or with massage.


All Aromatherapy
 an informational resource with user-contributed articles, and a directory with categorized links.


Aroma-Therapies.net
 information about olfaction and aromatherapy.


Aromacaring
 information about using aromatherapy with those who have terminal illness, special needs, learning disabilities, and challenging behavior.


Aromamedical
 medical herbalist martin watt provides an aromatic extract safety manual and articles about conservation, education, toxicity, therapeutics, and production.


Aromatherapy Information
 information on safe use of essential oils, hydrosols, carrier oils, oils for specific ailments, aromatic baby care, skincare, and scent blending for perfumery.


Aromatherapy Naturally
 provides information on history, essential oil distillation, application, and use in various diseases.


Aromatherapy Spot
 includes articles about essential and carrier oils, diffusers, and oil burners.


AromaWeb
 provides articles, recipes, synergies, essential oil profiles, book reviews, and aromatherapist and business listings.


Bipha Drug Laboratories
 offers information on aromatherapy, fragrances, scents, and its uses.


Birch Hill Happenings
 information about the therapeutic uses of essential oils as used in aromatherapy and about the health benefits of plant essences.


Essential Oil Recipes
 includes blends for perfumes, body scrubs, and diffusing, as well as profiles for some commonly used essential oils.


Essential Oil University
 essential oil databases and "oil of the month". database requires paid membership.


Hikoshin Ryu
 informational discussion of incense, its history, uses, and traditions.


Soothing Essentials
 offers an index therapeutic effects, as well as essential oil profiles that include blending suggestions.


The Aromatherapy Research Group
 includes information about the groupࢠ&#-461; members, research projects, and published studies.


The Guide to Aromatherapy
 descriptions of essential oils and carrier oils, a reading list, symptom guide, precautions, and glossary.


Therapy Essence
 information for aromatherapists and students, including essential oil profiles, recipes, and articles. oils, beauty, and well-being areas are searchable by sub-topic.


Wavelengths Natural Health
 provides articles, health and research databases, product reviews, essential oil profiles, and links.


YinEssence.Com
 dr. khan discusses the uses of essential oils and herbs for conditions such as fibromyalgia, lyme disease, autoimmune diseases, and stress.


online_communities:cyberspace

Fantasy Hockey Cafe
 a place for fantasy hockey owners and participants to get together and enjoy free forums, cheat sheets, nhl updates, player rankings, sleepers and strategy pointers.


Fantasy Hockey Journal
 news, tips and statistics for hockey pool and fantasy league participants.


Puckjunkie
 fantasy hockey predictions, statistics, opinions/analysis, news and resources.


The Hockey Informer
 fantasy news, statistics, a discussion forum and rankings of nhl players.


nutrition:health

Freya - Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War
 provides information on the norse goddess freya.


The Seekers Collective
 an open community for those seeking to explore all aspects of heathenism. with discussion board, articles, book reviews, and links.


The Viking Answer Lady
 with questions and answers on viking culture, religion, and society.


Tjatsi
 myths, folktales and ballads from the faroe islands and other nordic countries.


alternative:health

Christian Connections for International Health
 provides field-oriented information resources and a forum for discussion, networking, and fellowship to christian organizations and individuals working in international health.


Christian Medical Missions Links
 provides rewieved medical missions links.


Mission Finder
 directory and links to medical and dental mission projects worldwide. personal assistance available.


Science With a Mission
 offers enzyme immunoassay lab testing to screen for certain diseases in underdeveloped countries. currently working to develop a test for malaria.


aromatherapy:alternative

Alliance For Saturation Church Planting
 plants evangelical churches in post-communist eurasia and offers downloadable church planting manuals and books.


Bible League: India
 an international and interdenominational organization provides scriptures and training for church planting ministries around the world. features downloadable materials.


Church Creation
 develops software, print, and internet-based resources with a focus on church planting and church management.


Church Multiplication Training Center
 conducts church planting boot camps, training, and consulting to planters, spouses, coaches, and denominational leaders.


Church Planting Ministries
 training, coaching, and encouraging church planters around the world. detailed information for founding a new church as well as improving involvement at an existing church is provided.


Church Planting Resources
 a community designed to assist those who are involved in church planting and running churches. features information on sharing knowledge to build systems, implementing vision, administration, and new technologies.


Church Planting Solutions
 church planting support organization from new life christian church in centreville, virginia, offers administrative and project management services to church planters.


Church Planting Village
 contains various church planting resources, including demographics, vendors, tools, and newsletters.


ChurchPlants.com
 outreach tools, general articles, and free gift packs for new churches from outreach.com.


ChurchSmart Resources
 christian publishing company and training organization focused on church planting, church health, and leadership development.


CoachNet International Ministries
 offers a church planting reference library, discussion forums, internet study courses, and interactive online coaching tools.


Dynamic Church Planting International
 christian organization based in oceanside, california, conducts training and produces resources to equip leaders in their efforts to plant churches.


Elmer Towns - Spiritual Breakthroughs
 provides resources to help start and grow new churches. contains free books for the study of church growth, christian education, bible study and exposition, and christian life.


Ethnic Harvest: Resources for Multicultural Ministry
 organization provides resources and information to establish partnerships between ethnic and anglo churches on how to plant ethnic churches in north america.


Mentor & Multiply
 a training program for new pastors and church planters designed by dr. george patterson.


New Church Initiatives NCI
 an inter-denominational church-starting ministry uniting evangelical churches around the mission of church planting, in order to fulfill the great commission.


NewChurches
 information about church planting assessments, legal issues, church types, and discussion forums.


Passion for Church Planting
 provides resources and support services to establish new churches. features marketing services, workshops and conferences, forums, and consultations.


Project World Reach: Train & Multiply
 canadian charity features new testament methods to train church leaders that combines pastoral and leadership training with church planting and development.