AllCharities.com: Basically a directory for international charitable and relief organizations, this exemplary site has a database that includes information on "more than 670,000" charities. The 'Charity Locator' lets you look for charities by name worldwide, or city, state or zip code for those in the US. You can also search by category -- 'Advocacy', 'Animals', 'Arts', 'Civil Rights', 'Disaster Relief', 'Environment', 'People With Disabilities' and so on. There's also a useful page for NGOs, and links like 'Donate', 'E-Giving Envelope' and 'E-Giving Portfolio' are full of tips on making online donations. The site is basic and attractive with a motto to match: 'Search, Select, Give, Make A Difference'.

Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics: Competitive cyclists are often obsessed with aerodynamics in their quest for more speed. So are others involved in all kinds of sports, including Formula One racing. That should indicate that though the term is often associated with air travel, the priciples behind it are important in many fields. This excellent site not only provides a clear explanation of aerodynamics ("the study of forces and the resulting motion of objects through the air") but also offers the scientific minded a chance to explore a subject that's truly fascinating with a certain degree of depth. Hosted by NASA's Learning Technologies Project, the home page comes with links to interactive animations that shed light on topics ranging from 'Equations of Motion' to 'Gas Properties'. The information is presented to fulfill various levels of interest -- students, teachers, the lay person -- so you don't have to worry about being bombarded with more facts than you need. And after you've grasped the fundamentals, chances are you're going to see things differently the next time you ride your bike, especially with a headwind.

CookieRecipe: Brownies, chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, filled, fried, pressed, nut... Welcome to Cookie Central! Whether you're looking for recipes or just want to know something about you favourite cookies, this is the place to get the information. You can browse by category, use a search box, check out the 'Recipe of the Day' or the 'Top 10', or just go straight to the 'Cookie Index' for an exhaustive exploration. If you're not so confident in your cooking abilities, you can find some reassuring tips in 'Learn the basics', and if the recipes here don't satisfy you, just move on to the 'Recipe Exchange'. You can also sign up for a free newsletter for new cooking tips and recipes. The pages load fairly fast and the layout is simple and neat.

Good Karma Cafe: Vegetarian surfers rejoice! Here's just the site that caters to their every need; one that doesn't limit itself to food and dietary topics but covers the entire non-meat-based lifestyle. It may be a US site but Good Karma Cafe has lots to offer vegetarians everywhere, including recipes, cooking tips and articles on diet, nutrition, health and exercise. There's also a section ('Becoming Vegetarian') to help people contemplating going on a meatless diet. The RealPlayer audio/video vegetarian food clips by Dr John McDougall and his wife Mary are worth downloading despite the bandwidth limitations surfers here have to endure. Books reviews, the 'Quick Cookbook Finder', and the 'Recipe Exchange Forum' are among the other attractions at this slick site.

Rhythmweb: Discover the diverse ryhthms of the world at this fabulous site devoted to promoting the joy of drumming. Besides offering illuminating essays on the rhythmic cultures of Africa, South and North America and Asia, the site offers audio clips, sound files, and notated examples of basic rhythmic patterns in 'The Woodshed' section. There're also first-rate articles on drumsets and the various percussion instruments -- djembe, bongo, doumbek etc. And a direct link lets you enjoy an interesting mix of selections on the Rhythmweb Radio. The 'Study Rhythm' should especially be useful to drum/percussion students and teachers. It's a terrific resource for anyone who's keen on drumming, and a simple, search-enabled design makes navigation fast and easy.

SportsForWomen.com: The world's best female sports personalities are the inspiring force behind this fine site. Besides the latest news headlines and features, you can enjoy such special spreads as 'The Olympians', a photo gallery documenting the achievements of "the world's best women athletes -- before they made headlines in Sydney", and updates on WNBA games. There's also a 'Scrapbook' that features photos submitted by visitors. And if you feel like saying something about your favorite sports stars, just click on the 'Chat' link. The site may be a bit heavy on American sports, but there's still a lot of useful information for sportswomen and ethusiasts here.

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