Titles beginning with 'S'

Sacred Texts Online: Legends and Sagas
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/: "This section of sacred-texts archives the rich literature of Sagas and Legends. These are mostly (but not all) from Northern Europe, and primarily based on legendary events and people from the Middle Ages. Many of these narratives are based on archetypal stories that date even further back in time."
Sacred Texts: The Classics
http://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/index.htm: "This section contains texts from ancient Greece and Rome, primarily about Classical Pagan beliefs. However, any text which has survived from this period of antiquity is, by definition, a classic. Many of these texts were only saved from the flames of the dark ages in locations remote from Rome and Athens, such as the legendary city of Timbuktu in central Africa, Irish monastaries, and by Islamic scholars in centers of learning as Baghdad."
Safari Web Browser--Support
http://www.apple.com/support/safari/: Explore Safari's "ins and outs" and troubleshoot common issues. Join a forum of other Safari users and stay current with downloadable updates.
SafeMedication
http://www.SafeMedication.com/: Database of information on 650 drugs, with information on how to take medicines, potential side effects, storage recommendations, and precautions, discussed in easy-to-understand language. "Information here is designed to supplement the information provided by your physician and the pharmacist who dispenses your prescriptions." Also contains info on several health and prescription related issues, such as vaccines, antibiotics, and medication errors.
Safeshopping.org
http://www.safeshopping.org/: A detailed and thorough guide to shopping safely on the Internet. Has information for buyers and sellers and covers such issues as security, privacy, payment, sellers, product, delivery, and complaints.
Sahaj Marg Meditation
http://www.srcm.org/index.jsp: The site provides information on all aspects of Sahaj Marg, from its philosophy and history to its modern practice.
Saint Nicholas: Discovering the Truth about Santa Claus
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=23: Information about Saint Nicholas traditions from around the world. Includes activities, crafts, recipes, and stories for adults and kids.
Saint of the Day Master Index--Saint Patrick Church
http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/saint_a.shtml: Biographical entries for Catholic saints. Browse alphabetically or by feast day. Contains over 11,000 entries.
Saipan History and Government
http://www.brilliantstar.org/saipan-history.html: An informative introduction to Saipan history, government, climate, and daily life, aimed primarily at U.S. or Canadian expatriates moving to Saipan.
Saipan-Tinian-Rota
http://www.cnmi.net/: News, travel information, weather, community announcements, government, and a business directory for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Sake World
http://www.sake-world.com/: "Welcome to John Gauntner's Sake World, a site devoted to Japanese sake." The site includes a newsletter, tasting tips, a glossary of sake-related terms, explanations of sake's history and regional variations, and a list of top 100 sake picks. Gautner is the author of the Sake Handbook and coauthor of Sake: Pure & Simple.
Sakha Open World - Yakut (Sakha) Pronunciation Guide
http://sakhaopenworld.org/library/yakut_pronunciation.html: This site is a pronunciation guide to the Sakha language (also called the Yakut language) of northeastern Siberia (the Sakha Republic) in northeastern Russia. It includes English translations of some words, and offers a link to read and listen to Yakut proverbs. You can also link here to a Sakut (Yakut) discussion forum.
Salaam Mosque Database
http://www.salaam.co.uk/mosques/index.php: Locate mosques in the UK, Bosnia, USA, or India by searching in the database by city/town/locale name, postcode, or by part of the mosque name.
Salary.com
http://www.salary.com//home/layoutscripts/homl_default.asp: This web site contains all kinds of information relating to compensation. Their "Salary Wizard" lists salary statistics for hundreds of positions.
Sallie Mae: Borrowing For School
http://www.salliemae.com/apply/borrowing/index.html: "Sallie Mae offers many resources to make borrowing for school simpler and more convenient than ever." Included are tips on federal and private loans, percentage rates, and promissory notes. There is also a loan repayment calculator.
Salsa & Merengue
http://www.salsa-merengue.co.uk/revealit/explode.html: Available in both English and Spanish, this site explores the Latin genres salsa and merengue through music and dance. Histories of both genres are included as well as a glossary of terms.
Salsaartists.com
http://www.salsaartists.com/: Available in both English and Spanish. "The most current in salsa news and information, ...interactive chats and message boards, links to fan clubs, direct music and video downloads."
Samarsk Regional Administration
http://www.adm.samara.ru/: Economic, current events and government region from the region of Samarsk. This site is in Russian and English.
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
http://www.mentalhealth.org/: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center website provides information about mental health programs and topics, and provides access to publications about different mental health issues.
The Sami of Norway
http://www.reisenett.no/norway/facts/culture_science/sami.ht...: A general overview of the history, culture, and legal status of the Sami, an indigenous people who form an ethnic minority in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
The Samuel Adams Beer Encyclopedia and History of Beer Timeline
http://www.samueladams.com/: An encyclopedia and historical timeline related to beer and brewing. You must be over 21 to enter the website and are required to enter your birthday. Once on the site, you can navigate to the encyclopedia and the history of beer through the "World of Beer" link.
San Francisco Genealogy
http://www.sfgenealogy.com/: Find a wealth of information at the San Francisco Genealogy web site! Get links and full text for vital records, census information, historical texts, maps and much more. Check out the information on how to begin genealogical research, or share your memories of San Francisco and its surrounds.
Sandbox World: The Entertainment Playground
http://sandboxworld.com/: Family friendly website that explores different creative mediums of entertainment including books, comics, movies and television.
Santeria, La Regla Lucumi, and Lukumi
http://www.religioustolerance.org/santeri.htm: A summary of the Afro-Caribbean religion of Santeria, including brief descriptions of its origins, beliefs, and practices, and links to other Santeria resources on the Web. This page is part of the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance website.
Sapphire Swan Dance Directory
http://www.sapphireswan.com/dance/: This directory features links to pages about almost every type of dance. They include: Ballet, Ballroom, Contra, Folk, Morris, Historical, Morns, Square, Tango, Swing, and Lindy. The links are from all over the world, from The New York Ballet to St. Petersburg. The dance schools have dates, times, and the cities and the theatres that they are performing at this year. Need help with ballet terms or how about finding your perfect costume to Tango in? Want to take dance lessons? You can find a dance school that suits you, and one that is close to where you live. They also have links to the best and latest dance products from big dance companies. These are all found in the Dance Directory. So, if you love dancing this site is just for you!
Sarcoidosis Online Sites
http://www.sarcoidosisonlinesites.com/index.html: "The comprehensive source for sarcoidosis information on the Internet." Contains links to support groups and physicians, a newsletter, and many other sites which contain a wealth of information about this disease.
SatPasses
http://www.bester.com/satpasses.html: System allows locating any known satellite passing over North American cities for visual observation or radio communication.
Satyajit Ray Film and Study Collection
http://satyajitray.ucsc.edu/: Here is an introduction to research on one of India's most famous and important filmmakers. Includes a biography, filmography, and lists of print and online resources for doing futher research.
Saugus.net: Glossary of Computer Terms
http://www.saugus.net/Computer/Terms/: A collection of computer terms covering both hardware and software. This glossary, along with a glossary of filename extensions, can be searched using this form.
Saugus.net: Glossary of Filename Extensions
http://www.saugus.net/Computer/Extensions/: A alphabetical listing, with some explanation and information on downloading, of the extensions used for naming computer files. This glossary, along with a glossary of computer terms, can be searched using this form.
Savage Earth
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/: Articles "explain the science behind volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, and feature original animations that illustrate the action of these natural phenomena. You can also Ask the Experts your questions, and explore other Savage Sites on the Web."
Savage Seas
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageseas/: This is the companion web site to the "Savage Seas" series which aired on PBS. The web site includes sections on the many topics covered in the television series. Excellent photographs and fascinating explanations highlight this well-designed site. Here is a description of the original series, of which many elements are included in the site: "In four riveting hours, SAVAGE SEAS gives viewers a new perspective on the oceans: their immense power and their inner workings. Harrowing first-person accounts, up-to-date science, and unparalleled undersea footage will probe watery phenomena that hold both terror and allure. SAVAGE SEAS goes beyond the sensational to offer rich scientific insight. Cameras follow technical experts as they investigate why oceanic events happen. Meet communities that depend on the sea and people who live in amazing circumstances, such as commercial fishermen who have one of the riskiest jobs on earth. The series goes on to look to the future, and to undersea mysteries we have only begun to unravel."
SaveKnitting
http://www.saveknitting.com/: These simple flash animations demonstrate many techniques—from the simple, like casting on--to the more complicated like Short Rows with Wrap and I-cord. These compact animations download very quickly, which is perfect for slower connections.
SaveWealth.com
http://www.savewealth.com/: "Go here for advice on how to retain more of your wealth for the future. Information on estate and retirement planning, reducing your taxes, and investment. They also have added have a brand new Tax Form Center, complete already with 1999 IRS Tax Forms. Also includes links for state tax forms, definitions of tax forms, and an interactive quiz to help you figure out which 1040 to file."
SAWNET Bookshelf
http://www.sawnet.org/books: This is an excellent resource for books written by South Asian women. The site organizes books by category (fiction, non-fiction, anthology, cookbook, etc.), lists authors, and provides information on bookstores, book clubs, magazines and more. It also provides book reviews, interviews and other information for some books. It is put together by SAWNET, the South Asia Women's Network, "a forum for those interested in South Asian women's issues." This site makes me want to go read a book!
SAWNET: South Asian Women's Network
http://www.sawnet.org/: SAWNET's website provides a comprehensive guide to resources and issues (on and off the Internet) pertaining to South Asian women. Topics range from career information to LGBT issues to a list of children's books to news articles from other sources. The site has several contributors from all over the world and, because of the diverse representation, serves as an excellent source of information.
Say Hello to the World
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/hello/: Are you interested in learning to speak another language? Here you can learn over 30 and you can learn about the people who speak that language, too!
SBA Office of Native American Affairs
http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/naa/: Division of the Small Business Administration (a government agency) devoted to helping Native American businesses succeed. Offers a primer for starting a business and information on federal contracting, financial assistance, laws, and training.
Scandinavia Tourist Boards - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
http://www.goscandinavia.com/: Official Website of the Scandinavian Tourist Boards in North America. Has subsites for each country, tour suggestions, a list of travel agents, etc.
Scansion
http://myweb.stedwards.edu/georgek/poetics/scansion.html: A tool to help speakers read poems aloud with ease and confidence. Users learn to "scan" a line of poetry to understand it rhythmically.
Scansion: The Down and Dirty Guide to Scanning Verse: Some Hints to Help with Sounding Shakespeare's Words
http://www.holycross.edu/departments/theatre/projects/isp/me...: A tool to help speakers sound out the works of Shakespeare. "This guide assumes nothing. It is written for beginners. Scholarly reference is kept to a minimum, and technical terminology is usually avoided."
SCERP-CIPAS: U.S.-Mexican Border Environmental Policy; Southwest Center for Environmental Research
http://www.scerp.org/: This site (from the Southwest Center for Environmental Research at San Diego State University) is a thorough resource for current and past environmental research projects along the U.S.-Mexico border. Includes links to related publications, and additional border-related demographic information. Also available in Spanish
Schizophrenia
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/schizophrenia/article_em.htm: Providing helpful information about schizophrenia, including causes, symptoms, exams, and treatments at this site from eMedicineHealth.com. Also includes information about support groups and other resources.
Schmidt Periodicals GmbH & Periodicals Service Company
http://www.periodicals.com/index.html: This is a vendor site that specialises in the purchase and supply of reprints, backsets, back volumes and back issues of out-of-print periodicals and journals. Their large stock of reprints and antiquarian backsets is fully searchable, subject lists can be downloaded or requested and enquiries can be made online.
Scholarly Societies Project
http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/overview.html: This site contains a searchable database of links to and information about international academic and scholarly societies. Societies are indexed in a subject guide or can be found by searching by name or abbreviation. The site can be translated in German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
Scholarly Sport Sites
http://www.ucalgary.ca/lib-old/ssportsite/: This is "a Subject directory attempts to bring together sport sciences resources for the serious researcher. There are large sections on associations, databases/directories, archives, sport serials and national sport structures."
Scholarpedia: The free peer reviewed encyclopedia
http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Main_Page: Offering very scholarly articles on very complex subjects, Scholarpedia improves on the anyone-can-edit idea of Wikipedia by making sure that the original author of all of its articles is an expert on the subject, that each article is peer-reviewed, and that any revisions of an article is first approved of by the original author.
Scholarship Hunter
http://scholarshiphunter.com/: Who doesn't need money for college? Hunt for scholarships by major or state, and find essay contests to pay for your college of choice. Learn more about federal loans, common financial aid mistakes, and how to avoid scams.
Scholarships In India
http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/: Advice for studying in India. Find information on college admissions, different educational programs, career areas, schools, scholarships, the International English Language Testing Systems, and resources and tips for writing scholarship essays.
Scholastic Central
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/home.jsp: A great site for educators. Scholastic offers teaching ideas for grades PreK-12, online activites and teaching strategies.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/sc.html: "The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a national research library devoted to collecting, preserving and providing access to resources documenting the history and experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world." This web resource, part of the New York Public Library, hosts digital collections, online exhibitions, archives and manuscripts finding aids, and links to events and other related libraries.
School Libraries and Resource Centres Section – IFLA
http://www.ifla.org/VII/s11/index.htm#Newsletter: "The Section of School Libraries and Resource Centres concerns itself with the improvement and development of school libraries and resource centres worldwide, especially advocacy for their qualified and adequate staffing. It provides an international forum for exchanging ideas, experiences, research results and advocacy." Contains information on the Centre’s strategic plan, projects, and publications (including the The IFLA/UNESCO School Library Guidelines 2002 and IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto, 1999).
School Libraries.net
http://www.school-libraries.net/: Collection of web pages created or maintained by school librarians. Some are for entire schools, while others are for individual school libraries. Includes pages for professional associations, curriculum-related resources and some personal pages.
School Library Hotspots
http://www.pembinatrails.ca/infozone/hotspots/: This comprehensive site for K-12 school librarians includes sections on instruction, materials sources and reviews, literature, and Web awareness, among others.
School Library Information - Library Research Service
http://www.lrs.org/school.asp: Site provides library professionals, educators, public officials, and the media with research and statistics about school libraries, including School Library Impact Studies, School Library Journal Statistics, school library statistics for select US states, and a budget calculator to aid school libraries in budget development and forecasts.
School of Public Health New York Medical College
http://www.nymc.edu/sph/: "The School of Public Health is dedicated to advancing the values and attitudes that reflect a community commitment through advocacy and leadership, service, and scholarship among its faculty and students."
School Psychologist Files
http://www.schoolpsychologistfiles.com/: This site offers Special Education information and resources for parents, educators, and school psychologists. Learn about disabilities (types, diagnosis tools, and treatments) and issues in special education (classifications, laws, eligibility, and services). Includes a discussion forum. Uses Flash.
School Redesign Network
/: Resources on effective school design, small school research, and guidelines on how to go from big to small for practitioners, scholars, and policymakers.
SCHOOL: The Story of American Public Education
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/publicschool/index.html: Learn about the history of public education in the United States by browsing profiles of key innovators, viewing a gallery of archival photographs, and reading essays on school choice, bilingual education, and testing.
SchoolMatters
http://www.schoolmatters.com/: Search this database of education information and analysis from Standard & Poor’s for performance, spending, and demographic data at the local, state, and national level. For policymakers, educators, and parents.
SchulWeb
http://www.schulweb.de/en/deutschland/index.html: SchulWeb allows users to search for primary and secondary German schools located all over the world. The listing for each school has a link to their homepage, a link for contact information about the school, and in some cases a link to the school's newspaper. Also available in German, French, or Russian.
Sci-Fi Wire
http://scifiwire.com/: Get the latest news about sci-fi movies, television shows, books, news, and anything sci-fi.
Sci-Philately
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/exhibits/stamps/: "A Selective History of Science on Stamps." The author of this site has created this resource from a personal collection of science-related stamps from all over the world. Organized into topical categories, the stamps are pictured, along with background information about the idea, discovery, or scientist featured on each stamp. A list of resources related to philately and science is also included.
SCI-TECH
http://www.cnn.com/TECH/: This site provides comprehensive and frequently updated science and technology news. A great place to find additional information about current science.
SciCentral
http://www.scicentral.com/: An open-access gateway to scientific research news from some of the most reputable and reliable sources. Covers news in the areas of biological sciences, health science, physics & chemistry, earth and space sciences, and engineering.
SciDev.Net
http://www.scidev.net/en/: Offers current news about technology and science in developing countries. Includes original articles from SciDev and from other online sources such as Nature and Science.
SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online
http://www.scielo.br/: "SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online is a collection of Brazilian scientific journals in electronic format. The objective of the site is to implement an electronic virtual library, providing full access to a collection of serial titles, a collection of issues from individual serial titles, as well as to the full text of articles. The access to both serial titles and articles is available via indexes and search forms." Available in three languages (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and uses three different bibliographic standards.
Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=6024: Free digital book summarizes key aspects of the evidence supporting evolution, describes some of the positions taken by advocates of creation science and presents an analysis of these claims. Free registration required to download book in PDF format.
Science and Engineering Encyclopedia
http://www.diracdelta.co.uk/: Definitions of science and engineering terms and math terms.Calculation help available.
Science Blog
http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/index.php/: Science Blog provides a space for scientists or science-minded individuals to post articles and in effect blog without actually having a blog site of their own. Many articles on a range of topics are provided here. Ben Sullivan, the editor, frequently posts articles from well-respected scientific journals and magazines here, providing some of the latest news from the scientific community.
The Science Fact and Fiction Concatenation
http://www.concatenation.org/: A comprehensive collection of science fiction news and information from a European perspective. "Concatenation is best known amongst the European science fiction community (those writers, editors, film directors, book dealers, buffs and enthusiasts who attend the premiere European science fiction literary and cinematic conventions.) Within the European science fiction community Concatenation itself is better known as an annual review magazine of science and science fiction. Its first edition was published Easter 1987 as part of the 50th anniversary UK science Fiction Convention BECCON 87."
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
http://www.sfwa.org/: The SFWA page provides links to books and bookstores, research subjects in the field, SFWA membership requirements, and the Nebula Award, as well as to their own publications (a Handbook, Directory and Bulletin). They also have a lot of contract information to inform authors about contract wording and coverage. This site contains information for fans and writers of science fiction and fantasy, including links to members' pages, the SFWA bulletin (with archived back issues), suggested reading lists and more.
The Science Fiction Foundation
http://www.sf-foundation.org/: The Science Fiction Foundation was founded in 1970 by the writer/social activist George Hay and others as a semi-autonomous association of writers, academics, critics and others with an active interest in science fiction, with Arthur C. Clarke and Ursula K. Le Guin as patrons. Our aim is to promote science fiction and bring together those who read, write, study, teach, research or archive science fiction in Britain and the rest of the world. We also want to support science fiction, at conventions, at conferences and at other events which bring those interested in science fiction together
Science Fiction Studies
http://www.depauw.edu/sfs/index.htm: Science Fiction Studies is published three times a year (March, July, November) by SF-TH Inc. at DePauw University. The Science Fiction Studies Website publishes abstracts of all articles, as well as the full texts of all reviews, historical documents, and selected essays appearing in the journal since its founding in 1973 by R.D. Mullen. We normally maintain a one-year blackout before texts published in the journal appear on the website. SFS # 103:
Science Functional Genomics
http://www.sciencemag.org/feature/plus/sfg/: This site from Science Magazine serves as a starting point for scientists, researchers and laypersons interested in the science of genomics.
Science Learning Network
http://www.sln.org/: If you are a science teacher or a parent who wants to link your child to excellent science resources on the Internet, this site is for you! "The Science Learning Network (SLN) is an online community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education." Funded by the National Science Foundation and Unisys Corporation, this site includes links to many excellent sites designed for children and science educators.
Science of Baseball
http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/: Designed by San Francisco's Exploratorium, this interactive site explains the "how" behind hitting, pitching, and protective equipment.
Science of Cooking
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html: Ever wonder why eating eggs makes them fluffy? Or what the common link is between pickles and cheese? Find out about recipes, the chemistry of food, and fun food facts.
Science Service Historical Image Collection
http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/scienceservice/: "The Science Service historical image collection represents twentieth-century scientific research consisting of images and their original captions as they appeared in period publications. The captions were written by Science Service journalists and have been transcribed exactly. We are providing a 40-year sample of innovation and invention; which is specific to the subject of electricity." The site is searchable.
ScienceDaily Magazine
http://www.sciencedaily.com/: Up to date research news from all corners of science, covering all sorts of new discoveries and research projects. Searchable.
Scientific American: Ask the Experts
http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_directory.cfm: "There's no shortage of so-called experts out on the Web offering advice on everything from how to budge that pesky stain to how to get a bill through Congress. But, when it comes to the tricky questions of science, who can you trust? How 'bout the respected but accessible "Scientific American"? Here is offers the world's leading researchers and academics to tackle those questions that used to leave your high school science teacher in a cold sweat. Queries range from the profound (Is it possible to travel through time?) to the everyday (How does a microwave oven cook food?) and from the interesting (What illnesses do insects get?) to the suprising (How do whales sleep without drowning?). There are nine broad categories to browse and the opportunity to pose your own scientific brain-benders."
SciScoop
http://www.sciscoop.com/: A forum for science and science fiction news and discussion dedicated to becoming the number one online community for those interested or involved in these two areas. The site provides reviews of both science articles and science fiction.
SciTech Daily Review
http://www.scitechdaily.com/: Provides brief abstracts and links to science, technology, and social sciences news articles from magazines, newspapers, and science Web sites. Updated daily.
Scobleizer
http://scobleizer.com/: Microsoft employee Robert Scoble’s covers and comments on tech news, Microsoft and otherwise. His blog is separate from Microsoft.
The Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site - Chemical Profiles
http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/index.tcl: "Scorecard provides detailed information on more than 11,200 chemicals, including all the chemicals used in large amounts in the United States and all the chemicals regulated under major environmental laws. You can search for information by typing in the chemical's name."
The Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site: Health Effects
http://www.scorecard.org/health-effects/: "Using information from scientific sources and regulatory agencies, Scorecard provides listings of the chemicals that can cause cancer, harm the immune system, contribute to birth defects, or lead to any of nine other types of health impacts. Chemicals whose health hazards are widely recognized by authoritative scientific organizations are separated from chemicals whose health hazards are suspected on the basis of more limited data."
The Scots at War Trust
http://www.scotsatwar.co.uk/: Scottish Military History project, concentrating on the 20th century. Honor roll alphabetically lists birth, death, and military service information for those who served in the armed and civilian forces. Also includes historic images, veterans' reminiscences, and five BBC radio programs available for download.
The Scots Guide to Electronics
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scots_Guide/intro/electr...: "An extensive guide to electronics. Contains material at levels from absolute beginner to expert reference. Covers electronics, and the related areas of physics, information technology, etc. Includes example explanations of CD players, secret codes, etc."
Scottish History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/: The BBC's website on Scottish history includes Scotland on Film, a collection of clips from film, television and radio, In Search of Scotland, articles about important people and historical moments in Scottish history, and Scottish Roots, a resource for geneologists.
Scottish Tartans - Scotland clans heritage from Scotland Online
http://www.tartans.scotland.net/: "Scotland on Line have teamed up with the Scottish Tartans World Register to bring you the complete Register of all Publicly Known Tartans online, which includes details and images of over 2800 tartans. You'll also find a wealth of information here on Scotland's national cloth no matter what your tartan."
SCOTUSBlog
http://www.scotusblog.com/wp/: Blog from Goldstein & Howe, P.C., the only law firm in the United States that is principally devoted Supreme Court litigations. Provides expert analysis of recent federal and supreme court cases (SCOTUS being, of course, the Supreme Court Of The United States).
Screen Source
http://www.amug.org/~scrnsrc/: "Guide to movies and TV facts past/present/future, with graphics, celebrity addresses, merchandise, promotions, and other info."
Screencast-O-Matic
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/: "Screencast-O-Matic is the free and easy way to create a video recording of your screen (aka screencast) and upload it for free hosting all from your browser with no install!"
ScreenSite
http://www.screensite.org/: ScreenSite is dedicated to facilitating the study of film and TV. Stressing the teaching and research of film and television, it is designed for educators and students. ScreenSite is also available in Spanish, French, Dutch, and Swedish versions. The site contains four main sections; Education, Research, Film/TV Production, and Miscellanea, as well as a separate interaction section with an e-mail discussion group, a chat room and a usenet style discussion area.
A Screenwriter's Guide to the Autopsy
http://web2.iadfw.net/uthman/Autop.html: "The Routine Autopsy. The Procedure Related in Narrative Form. A Guide for Screenwriters and Novelists. The purpose of this paper is to make available to screenwriters, novelists, and other interested individuals an authentic detailed narrative account of a routine postmortem examination (autopsy) as performed by a pathologist on a patient who has died in hospital. I have based this on my experiences as a practicing pathologist in both academic and community practice settings in several U.S. cities. I have deviated from the dispassionate, unbiased language of my profession to present a more subjective, sensorial view, which I think should be of greater benefit to those using this information for the purposes of entertainment."
Screenwriting
http://www.screenwriting.info/: Explains screenplay format writing rules and screenwriting etiquette for those interested in writing and/or selling a screenplay.
ScriptingNews
http://www.scripting.com/: The oldest weblog that is still running, ScriptingNews was started by Dave Winer, a major figure in the tech (especially blogging and RSS newsfeed) world. ScriptingNews provides news, a little commentary, and a little glimpse into the world of Winer. One of the most important tech blogs on the net.
Scuba Diving Cozumel
http://www.scuba-diving-cozumel.com/: This website is set up like a guide book for planning a vacation to Cozumel, Mexico. It provides links to companies that facilitate scuba diving expeditions and other water sports in addition to hotels, restaurants, and other attractions in Cozumel.
ScubaDuba
http://www.scubaduba.com/: Information on SCUBA diving medicine, certification, resources, bulletin boards, environmental organizations, equipment, photography, marine life; access to buddy directory.
Sculptor.org
http://www.sculptor.org/: "A Comprehensive Resource for Sculptors." This website has links to everything about sculptors and for sculptors, both beginning and advanced, as well as resources for research about sculpture.
Sea Dumping in Australia
http://www.hydro.gov.au/n2m/dumping/dumping.htm: This site "brings together government research documents examining sea dumping (marine pollution) in Australia. It includes Chemical Warfare Agent dumping, a database of dumped items and the history and legislative base of sea dumping."
Seabiscuit -- The Longshot that Captured America's Heart
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/seabiscuit/: This site has information about a winning horse from the 1930s. It also has information about horse racing in general and about history during the Great Depression.
Search & Destroy, The Punk Rock & Roll Search Engine
http://www.trashsurfin.de/: Thorough listing of punk-related links to web sites. Includes categories for genres, time periods and other resources.
Search (Library of Congress Authority File)
http://authorities.loc.gov/: Allows you to rapidly search through the Library of Congress Authority File. Search by subject, author, title, call number, or ISSN/ISBN.
Search Engine Guide from Mamma.com
http://www.mamma.com/info/help/search_engine_guide.html: This guide quickly explains the types of search engines that are out there and has a list to scholarly articles on search engines and on how to use them.
Search Engine History
http://www.searchenginehistory.com/: A detailed timeline and history of search engines and directories from 1945 to 2007, with focus on Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft. Explains how search engines should work and gives suggestions for further research.
Search Engine Showdown
http://searchengineshowdown.com/: "Search Engine Showdown, the users' guide to Web searching, compares and evaluates Internet search engines from the searcher's perspective." Detailed comparison of Web search engines and information on how to search the Web effectively. A review and list of features for each of the search engines, search strategies, statistics, and search engine news.
Search Engine Watch
http://searchenginewatch.com/: Search Engine Watch is the authoritative guide to search engine marketing (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO), offering the latest news about search engines including, Google, Alta Vista, AOL NetFind, Excite, HotBot, InfoSeek, Lycos, Search.Com, WebCrawler, Yahoo.
The Search for Extrasolar Planets
http://exoplanets.org/: Information about planets found outside of our own solar system. Includes news, almanacs, location, mass, and orbital characteristics.
Search for Public Libraries
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/librarysearch/: "The Public Library Locator is a tool to help you locate information about a public library or a public library service outlet when you know some, but not all of the information about it. The information in this locator has been drawn from the NCES Public Libraries Survey." Libraries can be searched by name, address, phone number, etc., but also by legal service population, number of full time or professional staff, operating expenditures, operating income, collection size, services offered, types of transactions recorded - and many more. This allows users to compile lists of similar libraries across or within regions, states or counties. A powerful and flexible tool.
Search for Public Libraries - Institute for Museum and Library Statistics (IMLS)
http://harvester.census.gov/imls/search/index.asp: IMLS administers the Public Library Survey, formerly administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and from this information provides this excellent United States public library locator tool. There is also a link that lets you compare libraries.
Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/: A searchable directory of public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities and trade shools, and public libraries in the United States.
The Search Lounge
http://www.searchlounge.org/: Librarian's blog providing "original reviews, interviews, and articles about the Search Engine industry."
Search Online Gaelic Dictionaries
http://www.ceantar.org/Dicts/search.html: This site consists of 4 Gaelic dictionaries from which you can search: an Etymological Dictionary of the Gaelic Language (Scottish Gaelic), The School Gaelic Dictionary (Scottish Gaelic), Fockleyr Gaelg Baarle (Manx Gaelic), and Gramadach Lexicon (Irish Gaelic). Then decide what type of word you are searching: headword, word, or substring.
Search people in video | Reuters Labs
http://reuters.viewdle.com/searchm: "Search People in Video is powered by Viewdle, a pioneering facial recognition-based video indexing and search technology that recognizes true, real-time and contextually-relevant appearances of people on screen." Simply type in the name of the person you want to find and be amazed by the results.
Searchable Ornithological Research Archive
http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/: Historical archives of ornithological research published by thirteen scholarly journals and bird-watching societies based in North America. The literature is international in scope and covers the late 19th-20th centuries. Articles can be downloaded in PDF or DJVU format.
SearcheBooks.com
http://www.searchebooks.com/: A seach engine restricted to Web pages on sites which contain eBooks, i.e.electronic books available for reading online. Sorts results via popularity and keeps cached versions of indexed pages (both a la Google).
SearchEdu.com
http://www.searchedu.com/: A seach engine restricted to Web pages in the .edu (U.S. higher education) domain, covering over 20,000,000 pages. Sorts results via popularity and keeps cached versions of indexed pages (both a la Google).
SearchGov.com
http://www.searchgov.com/: A seach engine restricted to Web pages in the .gov (U.S. federal government) domain, covering millions of pages. Sorts results via popularity and keeps cached versions of indexed pages (both a la Google).
Searching Lexicon
http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/fun/welsh/LexiconForms.html: This source translates English words into Welsh and vice versa. Users have the option of translating whole words or partial words. Also, if a user clicks the "attempt" translations, it will give a list of "the exact translation", or what seem to be other translation possibilities or related words. This option can only be used for Welsh to English translations.
SearchMash
http://www.searchmash.com/: This time-saving search engine powered by Google offers the ability to look within the search results of a search for images, videos, wikis, and blogs and it does so without going to a new web page. It also lets you view more web results without having to view a new web page.
SearchMil.com
http://www.searchmil.com/: A seach engine restricted to Web pages in the .mil (U.S. military) domain, covering over 1,000,000 pages. Sorts results via popularity and keeps cached versions of indexed pages (both a la Google).
SearchVideo
http://www.truveo.com/: AOL maintains this video search engine that has a filter for adult content, although concerned users should check out the "Adult FAQ" page. Categorizes by genre, source, tags, popularity, and date and allows users to create their own AOL profile, which provides additional features.
SEASHELL-COLLECTOR.com
http://www.seashell-collector.com/: Although it is heavily laden with scientific names and terminology, the site’s numerous photographs and wealth of information make it a stand-out among shell collecting websites. Also included are articles with the beginner in mind, with everything from hunting for shells, cleaning and identifying them, and help with Latin names, there is something for everyone interested in this fascinating hobby.
SeaWIFs Project
http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/SeaWiFS/: Images from remote sensors of the oceans with data sets images, spacecraft details, ocean temperatures, receiving stations details, full resolution maps of the earth. Offers option of browsing images sorted by continent, ocean and date (among others). Also provides lesson plans and projects, but the images alone are worth a visit.
Sebastopol College Science Learning Area
http://www.sebas.vic.edu.au/links/sci/sci.htm: Sebastopol College in Victoria, Australia, provides this page to organize URL links for a variety of scientific disciplines. By selecting one of the science subject areas - general science, history of science, astronomy/space, biology, chemistry, environmental science, forensic science, geology/paleontology, investigations, physics, or weather/meterology - users are taken to web pages where lists of appropriate URL links are provided. Sebastopol College last tested the links in November 2002. Links to more general URls such as "How Stuff Works" are also included.
SEC Filings & Forms (EDGAR)
http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml: Contains a searchable database for collecting and retrieving publicly available electronic filings submitted by corporations to the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1993 to the present. Non-electronic filings, filings that are not available to the public, and any data prior to 1993 are not included.
The Second Evolution: The Unified Teem Theory of Evolution
http://www.thesecondevolution.com/: An introduction to teem theory, a radical new theory of evolution.
Second Life
http://www.secondlife.com/: Have you ever wanted to experience a second life on the Internet? Interact with other individuals in a virtual 3-D world in Second Life using an avatar.
Secretaria Nacional de Turismo
http://www.senatur.gov.py/: The official website of Paraguay's National Secretariat of Tourism. Contains maps, tourist services, tourism statistics, and tour packages, in addition to other information. In Spanish.
Secrets of the Stomatopod
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/aquarius/index.html: This site details a research expedition from UC-Berkeley which spent 10 days in an underwater habitat in order to study stomatopods, crustaceans which are related to crabs and lobsters. This site details some of their discoveries, as well as giving basic information about stomatopod evolution, behavior, and vision.
The Secular Web
http://www.infidels.org/: "Our adopted mission is to defend and promote Metaphysical Naturalism, a nontheistic worldview which holds that our natural world is all that there is, a closed system in no need of a supernatural explanation and sufficient unto itself." Includes essays by users, a library of articles and historical documents, and a discussion forum.
Sederolam
http://www.sederolam.co.il/: Sederolam is a comprehensive directory for Jewish travelers throughout the world. The site contains specific features for Jewish travelers such as information about kosher restaurants, kosher hotels, and synagogues. It also contains more general features like a route wizard and a streaming weather information.
Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/: Here you'll find "the latest of the biomedical research reports that the Howard Hughes Medical Institute publishes for general readers. Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World guides us on a journey into the fascinating world of the senses and the nervous system, where researchers are working to understand problems of great potential benefit." There are reports not only on how we see, hear, and smell, but on what can go wrong with these senses and possible treatments.
Sega-16
http://www.sega-16.com/: "The complete online resource for everything Genesis/Mega-Drive." Historical archive with game reviews, master lists of all games for Sega Genesis/CD/32X systems, vintage ads and game videos, reader roundtable, song lyrics, and forums.
SegnaWeb: risorse Internet selezionate dai bibliotecari italiani / SegnaWeb: directory of web sites selected by Italian librarians http://www.segnaweb.it/: Le risorse scelte sono utili ai servizi informativi delle biblioteche pubbliche, ma anche direttamente ai cittadini.
"Resources are selected for their usefulness both to reference services in the public library and to citizens themselves."
Seiyuu (voice actor) Database
http://www.usagi.org/~doi/seiyuu/: This is an on-line database of Japanese voice actors -- mostly for animated television shows and movies, but also for radio dramas and other related work (including events and interviews at which the actors were present, and magazine articles about various actors). It contains personal information and cross-references roles for various shows.
Sejarah Indonesia: Pronunciation Guide
http://www.gimonca.com/sejarah/pronounce.html: How to pronounce Indonesian words and names when written in Roman letters.
Selected Civil War Photographs
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/cwphome.html: "Contains 1,118 photographs. Most of the images were made under the supervision of Mathew B. Brady, and include scenes of military personnel, preparations for battle, and battle after-effects. The collection also includes portraits of both Confederate and Union officers, and a selection of enlisted men."
SelectScience
http://www.selectscience.net/: "SelectScience is an online, independent information service for laboratory scientists. It helps consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing. SelectScience also provides additional information services. Up to date news, jobs, conferences, editorial features and links to other sites are key features. SelectScience is the scientists' choice."
Self
http://www.self.com/: This site combines content from several well-known monthly serials into one highly informative web site. The site is updated very frequently and is referred to as "nutrition for normal people". There are links to nutrition analysis tools, and articles on nutrition and diet, as well an encyclopedia with explanations of many terms and concepts.
Senate Calendar of Business
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/calendars/senate/index.html: The Senate Calendar of Business identifies bills and resolutions awaiting Senate floor actions. It is updated each day the Senate is in session.
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
http://agriculture.senate.gov/: "Jurisdiction over legislation on foreign agricultural trade; foreign market development; agriculture product promotion and domestic marketing programs; oversight of international commodity agreements and export controls on agricultural commodities; foreign assistance programs and Food for Peace; marketing orders; inspection and certification of meat, flowers, fruit, vegetables and livestock."
Senate Committee on Appropriations
http://appropriations.senate.gov/: The Senate Committee on Appropriations "writes the legislation that allocates federal funds to the numerous government agencies, departments, and organizations on an annual basis."
Senate Committee on Armed Services
http://www.armed-services.senate.gov/: The Senate Committee on Armed Services has jurisdiction over legislation related to aeronautical and space activities; the common defense; the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force; the Panama Canal; military research and development; national security aspects of nuclear energy; naval petroleum reserves; benefits and privileges of members of the Armed Forces; selective service system; and strategic and critical materials necessary for the common defense.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
http://banking.senate.gov/: The committee that monitors legislation on banks, financial institutions, control of prices of commodities, deposit insurance, economic stabilization and defense production, export and foreign trade promotion, federal monetary policy including the Federal Reserve System, financial aid to commerce and industry, issuance and redemption of notes, public and private housing, urban development, and urban mass transit.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
http://energy.senate.gov/: The "Jurisdiction of the Full Committee includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for: National Energy Policy, including international energy affairs and emergency preparedness; nuclear waste policy; privatization of federal assets; territorial policy (including changes in status and issues affecting Antartica); Native Hawaiian matters." Additionally, subcommittees review legislation on energy, national parks, public lands, forests, water, and power.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
http://epw.senate.gov/: Areas of oversight for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works include legislative responsibility for the development of an interstate highway system, flood control and navigation projects and the "responsibility for creating new laws to achieve air and water pollution control, rural and community economic development, and relief from natural disasters."
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
http://foreign.senate.gov/: Areas of jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations include acquisition of land and buildings for embassies, the international activities of the American National Red Cross, international aspects of nuclear energy, the International Monetary Fund, intervention abroad and declarations of war, the protection of United States citizens abroad and expatriation, the United Nations and its affiliated organizations, and the World Bank group.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
http://help.senate.gov/: This committee reviews legislative measures relating to education, labor, health, and public welfare, aging, agricultural colleges, arts and humanities, biomedical research and development, child labor, convict labor, domestic activities of the American National Red Cross, equal employment opportunity, Gallaudet College, Howard University, and Saint Elizabeths Hospital, handicapped individuals, labor standards and labor statistics, mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, occupational safety and health, including the welfare of miners, private pension plans, public health, railway labor and retirement, regulation of foreign laborers, student loans, and wages and hours of labor.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
http://hsgac.senate.gov/: Matters relating to the Archives of the United States, the census and the collection of statistics, Federal Civil Service, municipal affairs of the District of Columbia, and the Postal Service are within the legislative jurisdiction of the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
http://indian.senate.gov/: The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs conducts studies of "any and all matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of Indians, including but not limited to, Indian land management and trust responsibilities, Indian education, health, special services, and loan programs, and Indian claims against the United States."
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
http://rules.senate.gov/: The Senate committee whose jurisdiction is over administration of the Senate Office Buildings, Senate rules and regulations, credentials and qualifications of Members of the Senate, contested elections, federal elections, the Government Printing Office, the Congressional Record, Presidential succession, the purchase of books and manuscripts and erection of monuments to the memory of individuals, the Senate Library, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Botanic Gardens.
Senate Committee on Small Business
http://sbc.senate.gov/: The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship reports on matters related to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and problems of American small business enterprises.
Senate Committee on the Budget
http://budget.senate.gov/: "Along with the House Budget Committee, [the Senate Budget Committee] is responsible for drafting Congress' annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government. In addition, the Budget Committee has jurisdiction over the operation of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)."
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
http://judiciary.senate.gov/: Areas of jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary include apportionment of Representatives, bankruptcy, mutiny, espionage, & counterfeiting, civil liberties, constitutional amendments, federal courts & judges, governmental information, holidays & celebrations, immigration & naturalization, interstate compacts, judicial proceedings, local courts in the territories & possessions, measures relating to claims against the United States. national penitentiaries, patents, copyrights, & trademarks, protection of trade & commerce against unlawful restraints & monopolies, revision & codification of the statutes of the United States, and state and territorial boundary lines.
Senate Committtee on Finance
http://finance.senate.gov/: The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing proposed legislation including the following subjects: the bonded debt of the United States, customs, ports of entry, the deposit of public moneys, health programs under the Social Security Act, social security, revenue measures, tariffs and import quotas, and the transportation of dutiable goods.
Senate Democratic Policy Committee
http://democrats.senate.gov/dpc/: "The Democratic Policy Committee (DPC) is the policy and research arm of Senate Democrats. Established by an Act of Congress in 1947, the DPC serves as a centralized source of information for all Senate Democratic offices and helps promote Democratic policies through hearings, special events, publications, and graphics services."
Senate Page on the History of Political Parties
http://www.senate.gov/reference/reference_index_subjects/Pol...: "A political party is made up of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy. The Democratic and Republican parties are currently the primary parties in Congress." This site contains links to information on the history of political parties in the Senate, along with an extensive bibliography on the subject.
Senate Republican Conference
http://src.senate.gov/public/: "The Senate Republican Conference is the formal organization of the 51 Republican Senators. Over the last century, the mission of the Conference has expanded and been shaped as a means of informing the media of the opinions and activities of Senate Republicans. Today the Senate Republican Conference assists Republican Senators by providing a full range of communications services including Graphics, Radio, Television, and Internet."
Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC)
http://rpc.senate.gov/: "RPC prepares a Legislative Notice for every major bill awaiting Senate Floor action that includes a summary of the bill provisions, related background information and anticipated amendments. The notices are placed on each GOP Senator's desk on the Senate floor and delivered to each Senate Republican office." The site also includes policy papers that are searchable by date or topic.
Senior Citizens News and Information Daily on the Web
http://www.seniorjournal.com/: This daily news journal highlights issues and events relevant to seniors. Topics include health and fitness, government, enjoying life, elderly issues, and money.
Senior Housing Net
http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/: Senior Housing Net's Information Center provides a glossary of terms, a moving checklist, and links to health information and long term care financing. Senior Housing Net's directory contains descriptions, photographs, floor plans, online tours, links to onsite managers of retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The resource center offers products and services to ease the transition into senior housing.
Senior Mag: Supplement and Vitamin Definitions and Glossary
http://www.seniormag.com/caregiverresources/glossary/glossar...: This site gives nutritional information about common herbal supplements, minerals and vitamins. Search for nutritional supplement by name, arranged alphabetically.
SeniorLaw Home Page
http://www.seniorlaw.com/: "This is a Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, can access information about Elder Law (Elderlaw), Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled." Information is organized by subject, or you can use a search engine.
SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.org/: "Bringing technology access and education to adults 50+ to enhance their lives and enable them to share their wisdom." This site has a list of Internet resources that seniors may find useful, as well as links to an discussion board to which anyone can register and post.
SEO Logic Search Engine Optimization and Placement Services
http://www.seologic.com/guide/: Although this is a commercial site, the free content provided is very useful. From the left column link to sections on a search engine optimization tutorial and a basic introduction to the tools of web traffic management. The Search Engine Marketing FAQ sections provides answers to some of the hundreds of questions asked by marketing executives at the American Marketing Association's very first webinar. Another useful free section provides links to the major Internet Search Engines and Web Directories.
SEOmoz's Web 2.0 Awards
http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0: Annual awards for Web 2.0 sites that are collected and organized into award categories. Winners and Honorable Mentions are determined by the web's best bloggers, business men and women, and entrepreneurs. SEOmoz is a nonprofit company that provides consulting, Internet marketing and search engine optimization services.
Seoul Metropolitan Government
http://english.metro.seoul.kr/: This is the official site of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It provides comprehensive information on Seoul, inlcuding its history, culture, sightseeings, maps, transportations, policies, statistics, local regulations, and public release.
The September Project
http://www.theseptemberproject.org/: "The September Project is a grassroots effort to encourage public events on freedom, democracy, and citizenship in libraries on or around September 11. Libraries around the world are organizing public and campus events, such as: displays about human rights and historical documents; talks and performances about freedom and cultural difference; and film screenings about issues that matter." This site offers many ideas for planning events.
Serious Games Initiative
http://www.seriousgames.org/: Ideas and information on the use of gaming in management, leadership and education.
SERVEnet
http://servenet.org/: SERVEnet has a database tool called "Volunteer Now!" that was produced to match the skills and interests of volunteers with nonprofits and organizations that need volunteers, as well as serve as a resource for these organizations.
ServerWatch
http://serverwatch.internet.com/: A comprehensive guide to HTTP servers, including server listings for all platforms, server news and rumors, and a directory of development tools.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=...: Information for disabled veteran small business owners seeking federal government business opportunities. Links to websites and instructions on getting listed with the Federal Supply Service and navigating the contracting process.
Sesame Street Parents
http://www.sesameworkshop.com/parents/: Sesame Street Parents offers expert advice on a variety of topics to help raise happy and healthy children. Interactive flash story books on topics like going to the doctor help kids and parents work through day to day problems in a fun way.
SETI Institute
http://www.seti.org/: The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. The SETI Institute is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research, education and public outreach. Includes a bibliography and a FAQ.
Seven UNIX Commands You Can't Live Without
http://w2.eff.org/Net_culture/Net_info/EFF_Net_Guide/EEGTTI_...: Basic UNIX commands useful for navigating on many mainframes (and may also be useful when Telnetting, FTP'ing and managing Electronic Mail). Part of EFF's (Extended) Guide to the Internet.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
http://www.adventist.org/: This is the "official home page of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Contains beliefs and news regarding the Adventist church."
Several Calendars
http://www.ortelius.de/kalender/idx_en.php: A wealth of information aobut a variety of calender systems, including the Egyptian, Roman, Julian, Gregorian, Persian, Jewish, Islamic, Mayan, and French Revolutionary calendars.
Sewing - Sewing Patterns & Sewing Machines
http://sewing.patternreview.com/: Find a wide selection of reviews of sewing machines, crafts, patterns and other sewing paraphernalia. If interested in further resources such as online sewing classes, you will find options for registering as a user or as a subscriber.
Sexual Addiction Recovery Resources
http://www.sarr.org/: "A collection of resources to help those affected by sexual addiction (addicts, spouses and counselors)." Links to recovery organizations, support groups, and mental health organizations. Also includes bibliographies of related books and personal stories. Some of the materials here have a Christian perspective.
Sexual Harassment Hotline Resource List
http://www.feminist.org/911/harass.html: The Feminist Majority Foundation has provided information about sexual assault hotlines across the country. You key in the initial of any state and can browse listings of hotlines. The information provided includes the name, address and phone number of the organization as well as the types of assistance provided and the hours staffed. In addition to this useful information, there are facts about sexual assault and links to other sites.
Sexual Health infoCenter
http://www.sexhealth.org/main.shtml: Includes information about safe sex; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); sexuality and aging; lesbian, bisexual and gay issues; and sexual problems. There is also the opportunity to ask a question about sexual health issues.
the SF Hub
http://www.sfhub.ac.uk/: This is the first subject portal for science fiction scholars. Created by The University of Liverpool Library with the support of the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the SF Hub aims to facilitate research into science fiction and its related literary genres.
The SF Site: The Home Page for Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.sfsite.com/: The world of science fiction and fantasy, focusing on books and literature, but with some coverage of film and television as well. Includes numerous book reviews and author biographies and bibliographies.
Shakespeare and Anti-Semitism: The Question of Shylock
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/7221/: An introductory resource on the nature of Elizabethan anti-Semitism and how it is embodied in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Offers brief information on the history of Jews in England, a stage history of the character Shylock, and a textual analysis of the play. Includes suggestions for further reading.
The Shakespeare Art Museum
http://shakespeare-art-museum.com/: Featuring the writings and visual works (oil paintings, graphics, and watercolors) of visual artist Hannah Tompkins, these works based on the plays and themes of William Shakespeare were displayed at the Shakespeare Art Museum in Ashland Oregon. The Museum was founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization by Wolf Tomkins and Hannah Tompkins. "At the museum, Hannah often gave gallery talks and tours sharing her wit and wisdom of the Shakespearean experience." The museum closed in 1990 and Hannah died of cancer five years later. This online art museum displays Tompkin's oil paintings, multi-color graphics, and watercolors with her text and descriptions, all dealing with the works and themes of Shakespeare.
Shape Up America!
http://www.shapeup.org/: "Shape Up America! is focusing on redefining weight management by encouraging increased physical activity and healthy eating for all Americans." You can find information on healthy weight management, including diet and exercise.
Shareware Music Machine
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/: Offers a large compilation of free music software downloads. Categories include various operating systems, free programs, shareware, and demos. Site also features the latest music software news and links to music books.
Sheep in the City
http://www.sheepinthecity.prettyposies.com/: Delightful blog about the knitting adventures of a single girl and her yarn. Stacey is an unapologetic bag shopper and yarn stasher and shares pictures of her purchases and her works in progress. Virtual shopping and knitting!
Sheet Music from Canada's Past
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/sheetmusic/: "This site is a source of sheet music published in Canada before 1921, selected from the National Library of Canada's historical collection. This website currently features sheet music published before Confederation (1867) and during the era of the First World War (1914-1920), selected from the historical collection of the National Library of Canada. Future phases will include digitized sheet music published between 1867 and 1913." Scores can be searched or browsed, and are downloadable in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Sheffield ChemDex
http://www.chemdex.org/: A directory of chemistry-related resources on the Internet, browsable by a variety of categorical listings.
Shi Jing: the Book of Odes
http://afpc.asso.fr/wengu/wg/wengu.php?l=Shijing: Text is displayed in traditional Chinese characters with translations given in both English and French. This site has a very useful feature in its dictionary components—rolling over a character with your mouse will display a rollover menu with a pronunciation guide and meaning. Clicking on a character will open a dictionary in a separate window, containing a much more comprehensive entry. Features translations by Legge and Garnet.
Shidler Center for Law, Commerce & Technology
http://www.law.washington.edu/lct/: "The Shidler Center for Law, Commerce and Technology at the University of Washington is a leading center for collaborative research, teaching and scholarship related to the Internet and legal aspects of technology. One of our main focuses is on consumer protection and education...As part of our project "The Internet and the Global Citizen", we feature a new site each week." Info on current litigation and news related to technology included.
The Shifted Librarian
http://theshiftedlibrarian.com/: You cannot judge a book by its cover or a blog by its lack of attractive graphic design elements. Jenny Levine’s blog on blogging, techonology, and libraries has so much Google juice that if you just type "Jenny" in Google--well, guess what pops up? Possibly sick of this fact by now, Levine was awestruck at the power of information superhighway rather early on (1992 or so) and has now devoted at least her blog to helping librarians become tech savvy.
Shinto
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm: A summary of several aspects of Shinto, including origins and history, beliefs and practices, and links to Shinto resources on the Web. This page is part of the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance website. The site is searchable.
The Shinto Online Network Association
http://www.jinja.or.jp/english/index.html: The Shinto Online Network Association is "a non-profit volunteer organisation with the objective of publicising Japanese tradition and a correct understanding of the Shinto religion." Their Web site includes brief descriptions of the four kinds of Shinto, with further information on Jinja (Shrine) Shinto, and a small article on Shinto as the "Civilization of the Divine Forest."
Shmoop: Study Guides, Teacher Resources
http://www.shmoop.com/: Find comprehensive and fun study guides for major works of literature, poetry and major events in US History. Also includes lesson plans and ideas for teachers.
The Short Courses
http://www.shortcourses.com/: This digital photography site provides 'short courses' in "choosing a digital camera", "digital photography", "digital video", "the digital darkroom", "getting better digital photos", and "digital camera resource center".
A Short Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
http://naturalscience.com/dsqhome.html: Published by naturalSCIENCE, an independent online journal, this is a list of famous science-related quotations, in order by the name of the person to whom the quote is attributed.
A Short Introduction to the ABC Language
http://homepages.cwi.nl/~steven/abc/: "ABC is an interactive programming language and environment for personal computing, originally intended as a good replacement for BASIC. It was designed by first doing a task analysis of the programming task." Includes an overview of ABC and a few examples, and a bibliography.
Short Portuguese Lessons
http://alfarrabio.di.uminho.pt/spl/: Learn a bit of Portuguese online!
Short Stories at east of the web
http://www.short-stories.co.uk/: A growing collection of classic and newly-written short stories made available on the Web. Stories are organized by theme: fiction, romance, crime, sci-fi & fantasy, humor, horror, hyperfiction, children's, and non-fiction. Includes works by many famous authors.
Shotokai Encyclopedia of Karate Do & Japanese Martial Arts
http://www.shotokai.cl/ingles/frames.html: Claims to be the most complete site on Shotokai Karate-do and Japanese Martial Arts. Includes interviews, philosophy, essays, historical and technical photos, technique, etc. Shotokai tradition focuses on martial arts as a way of life rather than a competitive sport.
The Shu King or the Book of Historical Documents
http://www.sacred-texts.com/cfu/sbe03/shu00.htm: James Legge's translation of and commentary on the Confucian Classic of History.
Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia
http://www.socialanxietyassist.com.au/: From fear of public speaking and job interviews to dating and meeting new people, at least ten percent of all people experience social phobias at some point in their lives. Find out more about symptoms of social anxiety and how to fight them with exercise, relaxation, nutrition, medication or therapy.
Sí, Spain
http://www.sispain.org/SiSpain/english/index.html: Interactive service that promotes free exchange of information on Spanish current affairs and its historical, linguistic and cultural development.
The Sickle Cell Information Center
http://www.scinfo.org/: Extensive information and resources about all aspects of Sickle Cell Anemia.
Sigmund Freud: The History of the Psychoanalytic Movement
http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Freud/History/: The site contains a full text version of Freud's "The History of the Psychoanalytic Movement."
Sigmund Freud: The Interpretation of Dreams
http://www.psywww.com/books/interp/toc.htm: This site offers a full text version of the third edition of Freud's seminal work.
Sigmund Freud: The Psychopathology of Everyday Life
http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Freud/Psycho/: This site contains a full text version of The Psychopathology of Everyday Life by Sigmund Freud.
Sikh Missionary Society (U.K.)
http://www.gurmat.info/sms/: Non-profit organization based in the United Kingdom dedicated to promoting the Sikh religion, culture and history. Their Resource Center contains freely avialable articles and complete publications (eBooks). The organization also offers a M.A. in Religious Studies via correspondence courses.
The Sikh Network
http://www.sikhnet.com/: This extensive Sikh community site includes Sikh news, a community forum, articles on Sikh history, youth materials, downloads, and much more.
Sikhism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/sikhism.htm: A summary of several aspects of Sikhism, including origins and history, beliefs and practices, and links to Sikh resources on the Web. This page is part of the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance website.
Sikhism - Sikh Religion
http://www.sikhism.com/: This site offers articles, videos, discussion boards, and online books about Sikhism. It also has daily Sikh-related news.
The Sikhism Home Page
http://www.sikhs.org/: A wealth of information about the Sikh religion, including a glossary, a guide to saints, and a bibliography.
Silent Film Sources
http://www.cinemaweb.com/silentfilm/: Lists the availability of silent films in the U.S. and gives contact information for vendors. A monthly news column of new releases. Silent films on video, laserdisc, DVD, 16mm and 35mm. A sister site The Silent Film Bookshelfhas full text articles about film production in the silent movie era.
The Silk Road Virtual Art Exhibit - Seleucid Empire
http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/exhibit/seleucids/seleu...: Part of a larger exhibit on the countries of the Silk Road, this is a short introduction to the Hellenistic empire of the Near East.
Silva Rhetoricae: The Forest of Rhetoric
http://humanities.byu.edu/rhetoric/silva.htm: Explores the art of persuasive speaking and writing skills through a comprehensive dictionary of rhetorical devices and terms.
Simply Recipes
http://www.elise.com/recipes/: Tech consultant Elise Bauer started posting her family recipes to her website. Increased time with her family, the innovation of blogging, and the allure of using fresh ingredients in tasty recipes led to the creation of this site, focused on recipes and often the stories behind the blogger’s encounter with the recipes.
Simpson's Contemporary Quotations
http://www.bartleby.com/63/: A quotation guide, convering 1950-1988. "Nearly 10,000 notable quotes from 4,000 quoatable notables. Covers all of modern American life--including politics and government, architecture, art, music and dance, theater, radio and television, and religion." Use either the author index or the subject index, or search for a quotation.
The Simpsons Archive
http://www.snpp.com/: "The Simpsons Archive is the Internet's clearinghouse of Simpsons guides, news and information, voluntarily maintained by members of alt.tv.simpsons."
BBC News Country Profile: Singapore
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profil...: Information about Singapore, along with related news reports, a chronology of key events, leaders and media provided by the BBC News.
Sinusitis: A Treatment Plan That Works
http://www.sinuses.com/toc.htm: The site includes descriptions and treatment programs for sinusitis. It also includes technical information, surgery images, and a question and answer forum for patients.
Sipapu: The Anasazi Emergence into the Cyber World
http://sipapu.gsu.edu/: Learn all about Anasazi prehistory and architecture, and use QuickTime to visit 3-D models.
Siskind Susser Haas & Chang
http://www.visalaw.com/index.html: This law firm publishes bulletins about immigration law. They stress that this information is not legal advice, but they do try to keep up with the latest developments in immigration law. Their site contains immigration handbooks for Canadians and U.S. Citizens as well as a collection of documents about immigration.
SiteAdvisor Analysis
http://www.siteadvisor.com/analysis/: Insert any URL for a website and receive information on how safe it is, including: online affiliations of the site, user ratings, and whether downloads from the site contain adware, spyware, or other unwanted programs. Also available for download are PDF research papers on Internet safety published by McAfee, Inc.
SitePoint
http://www.sitepoint.com/: Compilation of articles and blog entries on a variety of web development topics: HTML, CSS, web design, JavaScript, Flash, server- and client-side coding, and much more. Information ranges from basic to advanced. Also includes handy CSS, HTML, and JavaScript references.
6 billion Human Beings
http://www-popexpo.ined.fr/english.html: This site is the online version of an interactive museum exhibit at the Musee de l'Homme in Paris, France. It features Shockwave-driven interactive facts about the world's population, its growth, and questions for the future.
Skafferiet: Receptsök
http://www.ica.se/: "A searchable database with several thousand recipes ranging from everyday fare to formal dinners. All recipes in Swedish."
Skate Web: The Figure Skating Page
http://www.frogsonice.com/skateweb/: Reference materials with FAQs about figure skating; links to Web resources for skating news; skaters fan pages and home pages, clubs and rinks, events, tickets and tours; pictures, videos and businesses.
Skateboarding FAQ
http://www.dansworld.com/faq.html: "This is the FAQ file compiled by the members of the alt.skate-board Usenet newsgroup. Most of the questions tend to be asked by people who skated as a kid, possibly gave up for a while, and have now realised what they're missing. As a result this FAQ serves a specific purpose in a certain way" and does not claim to give a complete picture of skating today.
The Skeptic's Annotated Bible
http://SkepticsAnnotatedBible.com/: "It contains the entire text of the King James Version of the Bible presented from a skeptic's point of view. It identifies the passages that are inconsistent with the concept of biblical inerrancy, or that could not have been inspired by a benevolent god."
The Skeptic's Dictionary
http://www.skepdic.com/: "Over 338 skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, supernatural and pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to the best skeptical literature - from abracadabra to zombis"
Sketches of the History of Electromagnetics
http://history.hyperjeff.net/electromagnetism.html: A brief history of the study of electromagnetism from antiquity to 1907. Some links and sources provided for further reading.
Sky and Telescope's Comet Page
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/comets/: Information about some of the comets currently of interest to amateur astronomers. Additional resources include comet finder charts and frequently updated calendars tracking specific comets.
Sky Sports
http://www.skysports.com/: Official web site of British satellite TV sports network. Offers information on Soccer, Rugby, Cricket, Boxing, Tennis, Golf, and American sports. Browsable by topic.
Skylights
http://www.astro.uiuc.edu/~kaler/skylights.html: Articles, images, history, myths concerning stars and their constellations. Photographs of 48 stars, 108 constellations, with links to the Wilson Observatory and other Space sites.
The Skyscraper Museum
http://www.skyscraper.org/: Founded in 1996 by Prof. Carol Willis of Columbia University, the Skyscraper Museum brings together archives, photographs, documents, and exhibitions related to skyscrapers and tall buildings. Also included on the site is a construction timeline of all the world's tallest buildings since 1890.
SkyView
http://skyview.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/titlepage.pl: SkyView is a Virtual Observatory on the Net. SkyView generates images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from radio to gamma-ray.
Skywatcher's Diary
http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams/Diary.html: A daily list of things to look for in the night sky, with a focus on the Midwestern United States. Updated monthly. Archives for the last several years are also available.
Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters
http://slashdot.org/: Slashdot features news and information about computers, operating systems, and programs for people who are passionate about computer technology. It also includes a discussion board to post computer-related questions and to provide a forum on a wide variety of topics.
Slashfood
http://www.slashfood.com/: A collection of food related blogs with seasonal recipes and ideas for holiday cooking.
Slate's today's blogs: the latest chatter in cyberspace
http://www.slate.com/id/2120610/: Slate.com's summary of what many of the most popular bloggers are talking about, including links to blogs mentioned within the summary. Slate has an archive that can be searched.
Slave Movement During the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
http://www.disc.wisc.edu/slavedata/index.html: Provides access to raw data and documentation on slave trade topics from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Also provides links to related Web resources.
Slavery: The Peculiar Institution
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aopart1.html: This online exhibit from the Library of Congress American Memory Project contains primary source materials related to the African slave trade and the history of slavery in America.
Slaves and the Courts: 1740-1860
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/sthtml/sthome.html: Part of the Library of Congress American Memory Project, this website has pamphlets and books (published between 1772 and 1889) about the "experiences of African and African-American slaves in the American colonies and the United States." It allows you to view the actual text and images from historical documents of this era.
Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/sled-dogs-an-alaskan...: Read about sled dogs, including Balto, a brave husky.
Sleep Disorders
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/: Detailed information about many types of sleep disorders.
Sleep Disorders Guide
http://www.sleepdisordersguide.com/index.php: A comprehensive guide to sleep disorders covering such things as symptoms, causes, and treatments of various sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, restless legs and narcolepsy.
The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping In Airports
http://www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm: This useful website has compiled commentary from thousands of travellers on the experience of sleeping in particular airports. The site rates the best airports in which to sleep in terms of cleanliness, safety, comfort, etc. Search the site according to world region or by country. Over 600 airports around the world are included.
SleepNet
http://www.sleepnet.com/: "Everything you want to know about sleep but are too tired to ask." Focuses on sleep disorders.
Slide Puzzles
http://www.crea-soft.com/online-slide-puzzles/: These are online jigsaw puzzles solved by sliding the pieces from one spot to another using the arrow keys on your keyboard. You can make them easier or harder by choosing how many pieces to the puzzles you want. Be sure you have Flash loaded onto your computer before you begin. This site may take a long time to load, especially if you are on a dial-up connection.
Slovakia Daily Surveyor
http://www.slovensko.com/: A news and information gateway about the Eastern European nation of Slovakia.
slovnik.cz - Multilingual Dictionary
http://www.slovnik.cz/: Online Czech translation dictionary to and from English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Web site is in Czech.
Slow Food USA
http://www.slowfoodusa.org/: This website focuses on the US aspect of the international Slow Food movement. Particular emphasis is placed on supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America. You can find information here about the movement, including events and membership information.
Slowniki internetowe
http://www.leksyka.pl/: This source is written completely in Polish, but users can still find the dictionary. It is in the search bar at the top of the page. Users can translate from English to Polish (and vice versa) or German to Polish (and vice versa). The dictionary also provides you with a search history in case you want to go back to a previous search.
Small Business Resources for Women in Business
http://www.womanowned.com/: Networking tools for women business owners, and many resources and articles on planning, financing, managing, and promoting a small business.
Small Business Trends
http://smallbiztrends.com/: Two Ohio entrepreneurs maintain this blog covering news suggesting trends that are influencing the global small business market. One great feature of this blog is the PowerBlog Review, a weekly post reviewing other business-related weblogs.
Small Dictionary: English - Galego
http://www.galego.org/english/dictionary.html: This is a Galego-English dictionary. It is not searchable. It is merely a list of words in both languages that you can browse.
Small Films
http://www.city-net.com/~fodder/: This site is dedicated to the craft of small moviemaking. It explores the history and practical applications of 8mm, Super8mm and 16mm including the history and principles of photographic chemistry. Here you can build your own formulas and techniques and study a useful index of processing and printing labs in Canada, the U.S. and Australia.
A Small Lexicon of Tsalagi Words
http://public.csusm.edu/guests/raven/cherokee.dir/cherlexi.h...: Tsalagi/Cherokee words for animal names, nouns, adjectives, verbs, names and other miscellaneous items compiled by a non-native speaker.
Small Parks
http://www.small-parks.com/: A very nice site dedicated to minor-league parks. While the selection is limited, available video clips provide some unusual views. Provides images, video, and personal commentary on many minor league baseball parks throughout the United States.
Small Schools Project
http://www.smallschoolsproject.org/: An introduction to the small schools movement, and tools for teachers and administrators who are starting small schools.
Small-Cast One-Act Guide Online
http://www.heniford.net/1234/index.htm: "Small-Cast One-Act Guide Online is a free resource for playwrights, actors, dramaturgs, agents, producers, publishers, students, and librarians. This site accesses one-act plays in all media worldwide, citing over 600 scripts in many languages for four or fewer actors." Through a variety of indexes (author, title, genre, cast size/gender), users of the site can find citations for one-act plays, including synopses, author information, and publication information. A glossary of genres and a directory of play publication houses are also included.
Smart Economist
http://www.smarteconomist.com/: "Time-saving reports on business, finance, and economic research." Accessible economics without the complicated jargon. Some information is available without registration, but free registration is required to access all content.
SmartPros Accounting Students
http://www.smartpros.com/accountingstudents.xml: An online resource for accounting students, which features daily accounting news updates, a guide to tax & accounting resources on the Web, an online forum, employment information, and "tips, tricks and solutions for accounting students and working world neophytes."
SmileFinder.com
http://www.smilefinder.com/: SmileFinder provides a search engine to locate dentists in the United States, Canada, and their territories, as well as a glossary of dental terms and a registry for dentists.
Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design
http://www.si.edu/opa/accessibility/exdesign/start.htm: "This web site is the online version of a Smithsonian Institution publication about access for disabled people in museums. It gives extensive guidelines and examples, with illustrations, covering all aspects of museum exhibition design. It includes a resource list and glossary."
Smithsonian Kids Collecting
http://kids.si.edu/collecting/: Learn why people collect things and how you can start, organize, and take care of a collection of your own. Find out about the rocks & minerals, stamps, and coins collections found at the Smithsonian Institution. You can even meet interesting people and see what types of things they collect in short video clips.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu/: This exciting website of NASM has online exhibits and images of the museum’s collections, as well as news, upcoming events, and general information about the museum.
Smithsonian National Zooligical Park
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm: Offering a wide range of information about the zoo and its work including an animal index and photo gallery, animal webcams, and extensive information about their conservation and science initiatives. The website also provides classroom resources as well as information on planning a visit and upcoming activities and events.
Smokefree.gov
http://www.smokefree.gov/index.asp: This site has an informative online guide to quitting and the option to chat live with a National Cancer Institute representative about smoking.
The Smoking Gun
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/: Contains an archive of scanned government documents and reports on law enforcement. More for entertainment purposes than informational, it still has useful documents, including a collection of original digitized documents from government, law, enforcement and court records.
Snopes: Urban Legends Reference Pages
http://www.snopes.com/: A frequently updated database of popular myths, urban legends, and internet/email hoaxes. Items are listed by category, but the site is also searchable. Each legend is rated on how close it comes to an actual event and verifiability.
SnowWeb
http://www.snoweb.com/: Contains information about various ski resorts, plus competition info.
Soc.genealogy.* - Genealogy Meta FAQ
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/genealogy/meta-faq/: A guide to various FAQs and other regular postings from genealogy-related Usenet groups and mailing lists.
Soc.Religion.Bahai home page
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/by-newsgroup/soc/soc.religion.bahai...: FAQ and more from the soc.religion.bahai Usenet group dealing with the Bahá'í faith. Includes a bibliography and an introduction. Searchable.
Soccer in the United States...We Don't Call It Football
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/78532: Do you want to know more about the game of soccer? The following IPL pathfinder provides some good resources to learn more about soccer, especially as it is played in the United States. Both print and Internet sources are provided.
Social Explorer
http://www.socialexplorer.com/pub/maps/home.aspx: Interactive maps and data reports of demographic information in the United States from 1790 to the present. Compiled by experts.
Social Gerontology & the Aging Revolution
http://WWW.Trinity.Edu/~mkearl/geron.html: A very thorough resource which categorically considers information related to seniors (demographics, biology, sociology, psychology, politics, etc…). It provides a lot of links as well as text to introduce these links.
Social Issues Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/Socialweb/: "The Social Issues Collection is an ongoing database of historial images from the Western United States and the Pacific Northwest region. The collection covers political and social topics such as women's issues, labor and government, as well as ethnic groups."
Social Psychology Network
http://www.socialpsychology.org/: A gateway site with links to a variety of resources in the field of social psychology. Includes links to sites on specific social psychology topics, graduate programs, organizations, professional journals, teaching resources and more.
Social Science Data Analysis Network
http://www.ssdan.net/: "The Social Science Data Analysis Network makes the latest US census surveys and demographic trends accessible to educators, policymakers, the media, and students at all levels."
Social Science Research Network Electronic Library
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/DisplayAbstractSearch.cfm: The Social Science Research Network (SSRN) is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of social science research and is composed of a number of specialized research networks in each of the social sciences. The site offers access to a wide array of research such as accounting, economics and the law.
Social Security Death Index Search
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693: "The Death Master File (DMF) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) contains over 50 million records created from SSA payment records. This file includes the following information on each decedent, if the data are available to the SSA: Last name, First name SS# (State issued) b. Birth date d. Death date lr. Last residence lp. Lump sum payment." Includes extensive data description and searching tips. For United States only.
Social Security Online
http://www.ssa.gov/: This site tells you all you need to know about Social Security Administration in the United States. There are social security forms, frequently asked questions and information about how to contact the administration. There is also an option for viewing the site in Spanish.
Social, Economic and Political Change
http://gsociology.icaap.org/: An annotated listing of links to information about large scale long-term political, economic and social systems change at the national and international level. This site links to sites with data, theory, national profiles, history, research, course syllabi, and other useful information.
Society for American Archaeology
http://www.saa.org/: The Society for American Archaeology deals with all aspects of archaeology. Their site includes: definitions, legislation information, educational resources and links related to archaeology. Find out about museums all around the world with archaeological collections to what U.S. current policy is on preservation of artifacts.
Society for American Baseball Research
http://www.sabr.org/: Homepage for the Society of American Baseball Research, whose mission is to foster research into and dissemination of the history and record of baseball while generating interest in the game.
Society for Computational Economics
http://comp-econ.org/: This site has links to topics exploring the intersection of economics and computation. It also includes links to conference information, special interest group contact information, journal and book pointers, information regarding our graduate student paper contest, and details on joining the SCE.
Society for Economic Dynamics
http://www.economicdynamics.org/society.htm: This site hosts the Society for Economic Dynamics, the Review of Economic Dynamics and the Economic Dynamics Newsletter. It contains lots of interesting material on all aspects of economic dynamic theory, including dynamic games, dynamic general equilibrium theory, and empirical studies. Specifically covered topics include business cycles, asset pricing, search models, intergenerational issues, fertility, financial systems, and more!
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
http://www.sophe.org/: From the SOPHE website: "the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) mission is to provide leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion to contribute to the health of all people through advances in health education theory and research, excellence in health education practice, and the promotion of public policies conducive to health."
Society of American Archivists
http://www.archivists.org/: Provides information on the Society of American Archivists (SAA) as well as information on professional development, archives literature, standards and more.
Society of Archivists
http://www.archives.org.uk/: Provides information on the Society of Archivists in the United Kingdom and Ireland as well as career development, professional issues, publications, and more.
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ): Blogs and more
http://www.sej.org/resource/blogs.htm: From the site: "Following are some web sites that SEJ members have recommended as useful to any journalist covering environmental issues. Some are blogs, some forums, others news sites or feeds."
Society of Paper Money Collectors, Inc.
http://www.spmc.org/: The website this organization maintains has a list of recent publications by its members, highlights of the current issue of its magazine Paper Money, and educational links and articles.
Sociocultural Theory in Anthropology
http://www.indiana.edu/~wanthro/theory.htm: Compiles web pages by graduate students in Indiana University's anthropology department. The pages cover sociocultural theory subdisciplines, "changes in anthropological perspectives over time, and prominent theorists....Topics covered include urban anthropology, cognitive anthropology, psychological anthropology, humanistic anthropology, feminist anthropology, applied anthropology, anthropology and the parks, anthropology of religion, ecological anthropology, cultural materialism, and legal anthropology."
Sociology Resources on the Internet
http://www.sociology.org/content/vol001.003/nash.html: This site, put together by the library at Virginia Tech is a comprehensive resource for finding sociology-related information on the internet. It lists associations and organizations, discussion groups and listservs, electronic journals and newsletters, social theory resources, and World Wide Web starting points to help you on your way.
A Sociology Timeline from 1600
http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~stephan/timeline.html: A clickable time line of events in the history of sociology. You can click on people, events, names of essays or dates to find information and links. You can, for example, scroll to the list and see that Adam Smith was born on June 5, 1723 then click on his name to get information about him and his role in the history of sociology. Spans from 1600 to 1995.
Softball Canada
http://www.softball.ca/: National governing body for softball in Canada.
Softball History Web Site
http://www.angelfire.com/sd/slopitch/: Site covers the national championships of softball organizations past and present, for multiple classes. Softball halls of fame and all-time teams are listed along with the current team rankings and national leaders. Links to other softball sites are listed.
Software Patent Institute
http://www.spi.org/: "A nonprofit corporation formed to provide courses and prior art about software technology to help improve the patent process." This site features the SPI Database of Software Technologies, which "consists of descriptions of software technologies. Each record in the database is all or a portion of a source document that is generally not readily available on-line or in electronic form elsewhere. In particular, we do not include patents and most current trade publications; we are interested in the 'folklore' of the computing industry... Our source documents include computer manuals, older textbooks and older journal articles, conference proceedings, and other such materials." Links to other patent-, computer software-, and computer science-related sites are also available.
SOHH
http://www.sohh.com/: Deemed as the Best Hip Hop site by Rolling Stone Magazine, SOHH.com provides daily news and features on the performers and record labels within the industry. This site takes a long time to load, especially on a dial-up connection. It does have popups attached.
SOI Tax Stats - Statistics of Income
http://www.irs.gov/taxstats/article/0,,id=120303,00.html: Describes the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Statistics of Income (SOI) program. Covers SOI careers, products and services, studies, FedStats, and other information.
SOL: Spanish in Our Libraries
http://www.quicktopic.com/22/H/BhC64pQyGQy: SOL (Spanish in Our Libraries) strives to be a forum and resource bank for librarians who want to improve their services to Spanish speakers. It does so through a 150-member discussion list, an archived digest of mailings, and its ongoing consolidation of the Public Libraries Using Spanish website.
Solemates: The Century in Shoes
http://www.centuryinshoes.com/: "Here's a look at 100 years of changing footwear fashions -- a snazzy feat of multimedia. Select a decade and enjoy images of beautiful shoes, browse old advertisements, or explore vintage film and video clips."
Somali Bantu-Their History and Culture
http://www.culturalorientation.net/bantu/sbland.html: "A basic introduction to the people, history, and culture of the Somali Bantu." With sections on Land, People, Economy, History, Religion, and Education, among others.
Some Enchanted Evenings: American Picture Palaces
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PALACE/: This site explores the history of American movie houses through out the first half of the 20th century.
Some Interesting Telnet Sites
http://w2.eff.org/Net_culture/Net_info/EFF_Net_Guide/EEGTTI_...: 28 subject headings from Agriculture to Weather, of publicly accessible Telnet sites grouped by subject. Part of the Telnet section of EFF's (Extended) Guide to the Internet.
Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
http://www.something-fishy.org/: Provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia, compulsive overeating and other eating disorders. Includes signs and symptoms, what you can do, sources of online support, physical dangers, words from survivors, and treatment options, among other information.
Son of Citation Machine
http://citationmachine.net/: Does the thought of putting your resources into proper citation form scare you, then you should check out this site. This site has you enter title, author, etc., and it will put them into proper APA, MLA, or Turabian format.
Sondheim.com
http://www.sondheim.com/: Sondheim.com is a site devoted to the works of musical composer and playwright Stephen Sondheim. It contains a library of information about Sondheim's works, as well as music clips, interviews with Sondheim, and the latest news about him.
Song Lyrics from Gracenote
http://www.gracenote.com/: Find out what those musicians are really singing about at Gracenote.com. Search by artist, album or track name, and check out the "Music Map" feature which shows the top ten singles and albums for the United States and scores of countries around the world.
Song Lyrics on Yahoo! Music
http://music.yahoo.com/lyrics: Can't make out what the latest, greatest pop song lyrics are? Yahoo's "comprehensive database of music lyrics" can help you out. Lyrics are searchable by track title. Also lets you search the main Yahoo! Music page.
Song of Azrael - Book of Biblical Hebrew
http://www.songofazrael.org/Hebrew/lexicon/lexicon-main.html: An online Biblical Hebrew to English dictionary.
Sonnet Central
http://www.sonnets.org/: Sonnet Central is "an archive of English sonnets, commentary, pictures, and relevant web links. Sonnets are grouped by period below and can also be accessed quickly via an alphabetical list of authors." The site mainly concentrates on sonnets from Great Britain but other areas are represented as well.
Sookoo! The Business Strategy Search Specialist
http://www.sookoo.com/: A search engine featuring Web sites and articles on the subject of business strategy. "Sookoo.com was developed...to make it easier to find high-quality business strategy and management information on the web."
Soul Food Cookbook
http://www.soulfoodcookbook.com/: "A collective cookbook of Recipes, for all to enjoy culinary delights born from the Black/African American, Jamaican and Caribbean cultures."
Sound Directions: Best Practices for Audio Preservation
http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/projects/sounddirections/papersP...: From Indiana University, "This publication [in PDF format] presents the results of research and development carried out by the Sound Directions project." Presents key concepts for laymen as well as information for audio engineers, digital librarians, and other technical staff. Appendices are also available on the website.
Sound Money
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/episodes/show_rundown.php...: Website for the personal finance- and investment-related public radio program, hosted by Chris Farrell. You'll find tips and features, highlights from the current program, and an archive of past shows (in RealAudio format). Searchable.
Sounds of English
http://www.soundsofenglish.org/index.html: Sounds of English will help you to perfect your English speaking accent. There are handouts and audio practice exercises as well as diagrams showing the shape of the mouth when making certain sounds. This is a cheerful, non-profit resource for both teachers and students with good links!
Soundtrack Collector
http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/: Offers news on new and re-released soundtracks, as well as a vast database of 40,000+ titles and a tool for users to create and keep track of a shareable list of their soundtrack collections. Includes user forums.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/: "The Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics brings together data about all aspects of criminal justice in the United States presented in over 600 tables from more than 100 sources. "
Sources for Building History: A Guide to Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles
http://www.building-history.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/: "This extensive web site provides a comprehensive introduction to useful information sources for researching architectural history in the British Isles. It covers small-scale and grand houses; castles; business buildings; public buildings; and buildings of charitable purpose. A large section considers how to research ecclesiastical buildings. There is advice on visiting national and local archives, and details of key reference tools. The web site's author is a consultant on the history of buildings and sites in the UK."
South Africa History Online
http://www.sahistory.org.za/: South African History Online is a non-partisan people's history project created in 2000 and aims to "create the most comprehensive online encyclopedia of South African history and culture."
The South and Southeast Asia Resource Centre on Sexuality
http://www.asiasrc.org/: This site hosts information on a range of issues related to sexuality. It is intended for activists, academics, researchers, students and policymakers. The website provides information about education and training courses, electronic databases, journals, online documents, news articles, and announcements related to issues of sexuality in the region.
The South Asian Literary Recordings Project
http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/: Part of the Library of Congress' Archive of Recorded World Literature, this "project has captured the readings of prominent South Asian poets, novelists, and playwrights. The authors recorded so far represent more than fifteen of the languages of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh."
South Atlantic League
http://www.southatlanticleague.com/: With teams in Asheville, Augusta, Columbia, Charleston--both WV and SC, Columbus, Salisbury, Greensboro, Hagerstown, Hickory, Kannapolis, Eastlake, Lakewood, Lexington, Rome, and Savannah.
South Carolina Department of Education Academic Standards
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Academic-Stan...: Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of South Carolina. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
South Carolina - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/sc1.html: This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, and other sites of interest specific to South Carolina as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.
South Carolina Democratic Party
http://www.scdp.org/: Official website of the South Carolina Democratic Party.
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/homepage.htm: The state archives of South Carolina offers the following digital records on its web site: Confederate Pension Applications, 1919-1938; Insurance file photographs of public schools, 1935-1952; Grand Jury Presentments to the General Assembly, 1783-1877; National Register of Historic Places files. The On-Line Records Index allows searching of over 300,000 documents by personal name, geographic location, and topic.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
http://www.scdhec.net/: Provides information on vital records, health statistics and topics, environmental health, health services and programs, emergency preparedness, provider services, and licensing and certifications in the state of South Carolina.
The South Carolina Historical Society
http://www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org/: Founded in 1855, the South Carolina Historical Society is "the state's oldest and largest private repository of books, letters, journals, maps, drawings, and photographs about South Carolina history. The mandate of our founders remains our mission today: 'to collect information respecting every portion of our state, to preserve it, and when deemed advisable, to publish it.'"
South Carolina Republican Party
http://www.scgop.com/: Official site of the Republican Party in South Carolina.
South Carolina State Library
http://www.state.sc.us/scsl/: This site gives information about the resources and services provided by the South Carolina State Library. Resources include online catalog, talking book services, electronic resources, public libraries directory, and more.
discus - South Carolina's Virtual Library
http://www.scdiscus.org/: Offers South Carolina residents free online access to subscription library resources, including Grolier Online encyclopedias; full-text topical resources from SIRS/ProQuest; a NewsBank newspaper database; and a number of Thomson Gale magazine, newspaper and reference databases.
South Dakota Department of Education Content Standards
http://doe.sd.gov/contentstandards/index.asp: Education content standards for grades K-12 for the state of South Dakota. Provides the academic standards and proficiencies set for students at each grade level in areas such as language, math, science, social studies, and more. Standards are available in Microsoft Word and PDF format.
South Dakota - Internet Public Library Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/sd1.html: This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and other sites of interest specific to South Dakota as well as interesting facts and people associated with the state.
South Dakota Democratic Party
http://www.sddp.org/: Official site of the Democratic Party in South Dakota.
South Dakota Department of Health
http://doh.sd.gov/: The SDDH website provides information on vital records, health statistics, disease prevention, local public health offices, emergency preparedness and licensing information in the state of South Dakota.
South Dakota Republican Party
http://www.southdakotagop.com/: Official site of the South Dakota Republican Party. Includes statewide events calendar; state and national political updates; and an "action center" where users can write to state and national legislators, sign petitions, or register to vote.
South Dakota State Archives
http://www.sdhistory.org/arc/archives.htm: The state archives of South Dakota, part of the South Dakota Historical Society, collects records of the state government and of South Dakota and regional history. Its web site features several online databases, such as the Naturalization Records Index and Newspaper Database.
South Dakota State Historical Society
http://www.sdhistory.org/: First organized in 1862, the Society lies within the Department of Tourism and Economic Development to manage five programs--archaeology, archives, historic preservation, museum, and research and publishing.
South Dakota State Library
http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/: This site provides users with online library catalog and electronic databases. Special sections designed for kids and teens allow the target users to search for information through interactive interfaces.
South Pacific Travel
http://www.southpacific.org/: Links to all South Pacific tourist offices and airlines and resources about islands in the South Pacific. Includes travel ideas and information about David Stanley's travel guides.
Southeast Archeological Center - National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac/: "The Southeast Archeological Center continues a thirty-year tradition within the National Park Service of archeological research, collections and information management, and technical support for national park units located in the Southeast Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS)."
The site includes inforamtion about various archeological projects going on within the National Parks as well as special features on historical background associated with the projects.
Southeastern League
http://www.southernleague.com/: With teams in Baton Rouge, Houma, Macon, Montgomery, Pensacola, and Selma.
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
http://www.scoi.com/: Although a commerical site, there is plenty of useful information about orthopedics for consumers. The first screen has graphical links to the knee, shoulder, ankle, spine, hand and elbow, with each link providing anatomical information and conditions requiring medical intervention. Surgical procedures are illustrated and discussed in basic terms. Additional links include pediatric orthopedics and an in-depth look at arthritis of the hip and knee. A major focus appears to be patient education.
Southern Highlands
http://www.thesouthernhighlands.com.au/: The Southern Highlands website is an information guide for the Southern Highlands in Australia. The site provides information on the area's history, events, news, and a tourist's guide to the region. There is information on individual towns and villages, including maps. The business directory provides an overview of local businesses from accommodations and dining to finances and law. There are also fun facts about the region.
Southern League
http://www.southernleague.com/main.shtml: With teams in Carolina, Birmingham, Tennessee, Huntsville, Jacksonville, Chattanooga, Mobile, Greenville, and West Tennessee.
Southern Mosaic: The John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/lohtml/lohome.html: "Covering a three-month period in 1939, the John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip documents a wide variety of musical styles from eight different states." This online presentation provides access to over 600 audio recordings of folksongs, related photos and other graphic images, as well as transcribed, searchable text for all the print material in the Lomax collection.
Southern Poverty Law Center: HateWatch Headlines
http://www.splcenter.org/blog/topics/hatewatch-headlines/: Provides links to news articles concerning activity by or about hate groups. Includes links to archived articles, newsletters,intelligence reports, hate maps and much more.
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
http://www.sedl.org/: "Research-based resources for systemic school improvement, including reports, products, and databased developed in-house and links with the other nine RELs and their products. REL products and services are addressed primarily to educators, education administrators, and education policymakers and focus on practical applications of education research."
Soviet History Internet Archive
http://www.marxists.org/history/ussr/: A valuable collection of primary source documents concerning the early history of the USSR. Also includes pictures, maps, and links to related sites.
SoYouWanna.Com
http://www.soyouwanna.com: SoYouWanna.Com provides step-by-step advice for doing everything from joining the CIA to converting to Buddhism. The writing style can be humorous, but the advice is real.
Space Calendar
http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/calendar/index.html: "Covers space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year. Included are over 1,000 links to related home pages." Arranged by date and includes an archive of the past several years.
Space Environment Center
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/: "The Space Environment Center provides real-time monitoring and forecasting of solar and geophysical events, conducts research in solar-terrestrial physics, and develops techniques for forecasting solar and geophysical disturbances. SEC provides a wide variety of near-real-time and recent Space Weather data online through its Web and FTP sites."
Space Physics Text Book
http://www.oulu.fi/~spaceweb/textbook/: Comprehensive hypertext-book of space physics, a multidisplinary field which blends theoretical plasma physics and space research. Phenomena studied in the field (about which comprehensive information is provided) include solar winds, solar storms, and auroras such as the northern lights. Links to encyclopedia-type information about the sun, earth, and solar system, with images, are also provided.
Space Race: an Exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal114/gal114.htm: This online exhibit from the National Air & Space Museum examines the Cold War-era 'Space Race' between the United States and the Soviet Union. Exhibit includes text and photographs from NASM's collection. JavaScript and non-JavaScript versions available.
Space Shuttle Clickable Map
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/~ssa/docs/Space.Shuttle/index.sh...: Clicking on an area of the image of NASA's Space Shuttle brings up detailed information about its function. (Links to information are also available as text.)
Space Telescope Science Institute/Hubble Space Telescope Public Information
http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/: Contains links to information considered to be of general interest about the Hubble Space Telescope.
Space.com
http://www.space.com/: "space.com is ... dedicated to space and all space-related subjects. It focuses on news, information, education and entertainment. Our primary mission is the popularization of space. Our commitment is to a greater public understanding and enthusiasm about space and space-related subjects."
Spacetime Wrinkles
http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/NumRelHome.html: Information about Einstein's General and Special theories of relativity and how they relate to space-time. Includes an extensive glossary.
Spanish American War Centennial Website
http://www.spanamwar.com/: This site offers a comprehensive history to the Spanish American War. It provides information on both the US and Spanish navy, weapon profiles, military personnel profiles, and the war in Cuba, Phillipines, and Puerto Rico. It also offers music of the period, re-enactment groups, exhibits and events, as well as providing information on war sites to visit as well as the pathwayother links related to the Spanish American War.
Spanish Courses Abroad
http://www.spanish-language.org/: This website allows you to match your needs and requirements for a Spanish course abroad to reliable organizations in Central and South America and Spain. Each program provides general program information, pricing information, similar courses,and housing information. Users can browse by location or by type of program.
Special Child: For Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs
http://www.specialchild.com/index.html: This site is the work of a mother of a special needs child. It includes anecdotes from other parents of special needs children, a section devoted to legal issues of concern to special needs families, as well as large collections of resources regarding diagnoses, therapies, and other pertinent information.
Special Education News
http://www.specialednews.com/: Special education news for educators and families.
Special Olympics
http://www.specialolympics.org/: This nonprofit's mission is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competition. Offers volunteer opportunities available at the state, national, or international level.
Species in Parks: Flora and Fauna Databases
http://www.ice.ucdavis.edu/nps/: This browsable, searchable page links to databases of vertebrates and vascular plant occurrences (Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Mammals, Reptiles, and Plants) in selected National Parks. Information is given about the order, family, latin name, common name, presence, documentation, resident status, and abundance.
Specifications of Famous Steam Engines
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/misc/specifications.shtml: "Specifications of steam engines that Wes Barris thinks are neat." Arranged by line and engine number. Gives class, year built, manufacturer, top speed, horsepower, and other information.
Spectrum of Physics
http://www.tardyon.de/links/: This comprehensive website includes over 140 pages and 21,000 links to physics resources in the following categories: relativity, black holes, quantum theory, cosmology, thermodynamics, journals, study guides, periodic tables, Einstein, and others.
Speculative Literature Foundation
http://www.speculativeliterature.org/: This organization aims to promote literary quality in speculative fiction, by encouraging promising new writers, assisting established writers, facilitating the work of quality magazines and small presses in the genre, and developing a greater public appreciation of speculative fiction.
Speech & Transcript Center
http://www.freepint.com/gary/speech.htm: Links for Real Audio and text transcripts of speeches and TV and radio programs. Speakers include politicians and world leaders (present and historical), government representatives, business executives, and representatives of professional, trade, and social justice associations.
Speechville Express
http://www.speech-express.com/: A resource for families, educators, and medical professional offering information about language development in children.
Spencer's Beer Page
http://realbeer.com/spencer/: "Geared mostly towards homebrewers, with a little bit of general beer info." Includes a brewing FAQ, a guide to recipe files, and a searchable archive of brewing mailing lists.
Spenta University Links To Zoroastrian Sites
http://www.spenta.edu/link.htm: As a part of the Spenta University's website, the page includes links to information sites about Zoroastrian religion and relevant association sites around the world.
Spice Encyclopedia
http://www.spiceadvice.com/encyclopedia/index.html: Spice information "from allspice to vanilla". Entries for each spice include origin, historical usage, flavor range, and storage tips.
Spina Bifida
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spinabifida.html: The site contains many links to general information, symptoms, screening, research, treatment, law, organizations, and statistics about spina bifida.
Spine-health.com
http://www.spine-health.com/: Spine-health.com is an independent, peer-reviewed "spine medicine portal" that seeks to provide clear, non-commercial patient education about back pain and spine medicine. Information featured on the site includes the following topics: causes of back pain, diagnosis, spinal anatomy, "conservative care," spine surgery, and research.
Spine-Health.com
http://www.spine-health.com/: This sites goal "is to provide you with a comprehensive, highly informative and useful resource for understanding, preventing, and seeking appropriate treatment for back and neck pain and related conditions."
The Spinoza Study
http://home.earthlink.net/~tneff/index.html: This site includes indexed versions with hypertext of the following works of Benedict de Spinoza: "The Ethics, Demonstrated in Geometrical Order," "On the Improvement of the Understanding," and "The Theological-Political Treatise, Correspondence." A split-frame mode of presentation allows viewing of two different areas of documents at the same time.
Spirit Writings
http://www.spiritwritings.com/: A look at channeling on the web with FAQs, a glossary, e-zines, links to related sites, book lists and an eLibrary of over 100 full-text ebooks of channeled material.
The Spitter
http://www.spitter.com/index.htm: As The Onion is to news, The Spitter is to baseball.
The Splendid Table
http://table.mpr.org/: Website for the cooking- and food-related public radio program, hosted by Lynn Rosetto Kasper. You'll find recipes and cooking tips, highlights from the current program, and an archive of past shows (in RealAudio format).
The Sporting News: The Vault
http://www.sportingnews.com/archives/: This archive includes histories of the Super Bowl, the Final Four, and the World Series. It also has scrapbooks of articles and photos about famous athletes.
SPORTQuest
http://www.sirc.ca/online_resources/sportquest.cfm: This site provides links to detailed information on nearly 100 sports. Links to rules, athlete biographies, sport histories, associations, coaching techniques, magazines & e-zines, equipment, etc.
Sports Almanac
http://www.infoplease.com/sports.html?link=tmplnav: Find facts and figures about different kinds of sports.
Sports Law Blog
http://sports-law.blogspot.com/: Two law professors and other sports fans discuss sports from a legal perspective--"All things legal relating to the sports world." The site also maintains a quality index of links to sports and legal blogs.
Sports Media
http://www.sports-media.org/: A gateway site with links to all sorts of physical education resources on the web. Includes links to lesson plans, coaching resources, organizations, and more.
The Sports Network
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/home.asp: All sorts of current sports information, including scoreboards, standings, schedules, statistics, and news. Sections include MLB, NFL, NCAA Football, NHL, NBA, and PGA. Searchable.
The Sports Page
http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/mainFrame/collections/guides/kmast/: "The Keystone-Mast Collection, preserved at UCR California Museum of Photography, holds a vast resource of stereoscopic images made all over the world in the decades around the turn of the century. Among its many treasures are images depicting the exhilarating world of sports."
Sports Schedules As You Like 'Em
http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/ferguson/schedules/: Daily and/or weekly schedules for professional hockey, football, soccer, baseball, basketball, and lacrosse, primarily in the United States, but also including some leagues in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Seasonal schedules are also available, along with the ability to "create your own sports schedule" and search for daily sporting events in specific cities.
Sportsfilter
http://www.sportsfilter.com/: Mimicking MetaFilter, SportsFilter is the first sports community weblog. Here, anyone can contribute a link or comment on one as long as it is sports-related.
Sportsmedicine.com
http://www.sportsmedicine.com/: "The mission of SportsMedicine.com is to provide information about the related fields in sports medicine on the World Wide Web. SportsMedicine.com is also committed to the promotion of health, wellness, and physical activity."
Spring Hill College Theology Library
http://www.shc.edu/theolibrary/: Over 8,000 annotated links about Catholicism and the Catholic Church, including topics such as the church, revelation, liturgy, justice and peace, morality, spirituality, evangelization, theology, and other religions.
BBC News Country Profile: Sri Lanka
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/country_profiles...: Information about Sri Lanka, along with related news reports, a chronology of key events, leaders and media provided by the BBC News.
Sri Lanka Tourism
http://www.srilankatourism.org/: This is the official site of the tourism board of the Sri Lanka which provides information on attractions, accommodations and events. It also presents downloadable PDF brochures and interactive maps.
Sri Lanka: Country Studies
http://rs6.loc.gov/frd/cs/lktoc.html: Detailed information on Sri Lanka, including its languages, religions, economy, social systems, geography, history, agriculture, and more.
Sri Vaishnava Home Page
http://www.ramanuja.org/: "Sri Vaishnavism is a multifaceted tradition that has both popular and philosophical aspects. These pages attempt to present a glimpse into a few sides of this religion -- its vibrant temple culture, the philosophical love poetry of the Alvar saints, the Vedanta discourses of the Upanishadic sages, the penetrating insight of the acharyas -- all culminating in the grand philosophy of Visishtadvaita."
St. Augustine Historical Society
http://www.staugustinehistoricalsociety.org/index.html: Founded in 1883, the St. Augustine Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the United States' oldest city.
Stadskartan
http://www.stadskartan.se/start/: Maps of Swedish provinces, districts, and cities. Text is in Swedish, but it is easy to understand how to use the site even without knowing the language.
Stadtplandienst
http://www.stadtplandienst.de/: In English or German. The German equivalent of Mapquest, the site has interactive maps of everywhere in Germany and allows the user to get driving directions within Germany.
Stage Lighting Math
http://www.le-us.com/stagemath.html: "A collection of math formulas that can prove useful to lighting designers and electricians."
Stage Lighting Tech Pages
http://freespace.virgin.net/tom.baldwin/index.html: The Stage Lighting Tech Pages are "for anyone involved in performance lighting needing information fast. These pages contain links to the sites of equipment maunfacturers, hire companies, organisations and other sites on the internet dedicated to lighting. There are also pages of technical information, such as connector pinouts, channel listings for intelligent lighting, dimensions of lanterns and so on." There is also an illustrated glossary of over 360 technical terms.
Stagecraft / Technical Theatre
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48529: This IPL pathfinder is for people interested in the backstage aspects of theatre. Topics include building sets, designing scenery, lighting a show, doing make-up, building costumes, and affecting the mood of a scene through music. Both print and Internet resources are provided.
Stagecraft Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/theatre/stagecraft/faq/: Frequently asked questions from the rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft and alt.stagecraft newsgroups. The questions are sorted by lighting, sound, props, etc.
Stamp Collecting
http://www.usps.com/household/stampcollecting/welcome.htm: A site maintained by the United States Postal Service (USPS) where you can discover more about stamps and collecting them. Look up words and terms associated with the collection and study of stamps in the Philatelic Glossary. Find national and international groups dedicated to stamp collecting. See a searchable photographic index of stamps issued by the USPS since 1997 and view upcoming new releases. You can even learn the fascinating stories and history behind each issue.
Stamps in Europe - Europeanstamps.net
http://www.europeanstamps.net/: "This site helps you with the hobby of stamp collecting. You can find all sorts of information to improve your stamp collection. This site is targeted at postal stamps of Europe, the US and Canada." It includes links to other organizations and resources you can use when collecting stamps.
Standards at the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/standards/: Provides a description of archival and library metadata standards for presenting and preserving digital information as followed by the Library of Congress. Includes links to other national and international standards.
StandUp for Kids
http://www.standupforkids.org/standupforkids/: This organization is dedicated to helping homeless and street children improve their lives. Site gives information about outreach programs, news and ways to get involved.
Stanford CS Education Library
http://cslibrary.stanford.edu/: Presents basic information about Unix, C Programming, Perl. Test new skills with games and puzzles.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Game Theory
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/game-theory/: This site provides a useful and robust introduction into the principals of game theory with a specific emphasis on the philosophical and historical motivations within game theory. Also, clearly outlines the basic elements and assumptions inherent in game theory as a discipline, and provides specific examples of exemplary case studies within the discipline.
Stanford Presidential Lectures in the Humanities and Arts
http://prelectur.stanford.edu/archive/index.html: Contains biographical and bibliographical information about past Stanford lecturers as well as interviews, essays, critical texts, and links to other relevant information on the internet. Past lecturers include the following: Isabel Allende, Homi Bhabha, Harold Bloom, Helene Cixous, Jacques Derrida, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Fredric Jameson, Elaine Scarry, and Gayatri Spivak.
Stanford Securities Class Action Clearinghouse
http://securities.stanford.edu/: "The Stanford Securities Class Action Clearinghouse provides detailed information relating to the prosecution, defense, and settlement of federal class action securities fraud litigation. The Clearinghouse identifies 1039 issuers that have been named in federal class action securities fraud lawsuits since passage of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Clearinghouse also contains full text searchable copies of more than 2000 complaints, briefs, filings, and other litigation-related materials filed in these cases."
Star Journey
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/stars/: Examine space maps complete with Hubble telescope photos in "Star Charts". "Star Attractions" explains constellations, the milky way, and more. "Hubble Space Telescope" provides diagrams and descriptions of its instruments, positioning, and more.
Star Trek: Continuum
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/index.html: "... your official online source for Star Trek Information from Paramount Digital Entertainment." This site provides "... the latest Star Trek information and interesting online programming, all presented with cutting-edge interactive features and technologies." "Be sure to check for new events and information that are posted here daily -- which can include upcoming episode previews, the latest Star Trek news and behind-the-scenes information, live chats with Star Trek actors, writers and creators, and communication with Star Trek fans around the world."
Start Cooking
http://startcooking.com/: Learn how to make quick and tasty meals as well as basic cooking skills. Ingredient and utensil lists follow every episode.
START Natural Language Question Answering System
http://www.ai.mit.edu/projects/infolab/globe.html: The START Natural Language artificial intelligence server at MIT interactively answers all kinds of geography questions posed by Web users in natural language queries. Ask questions or make requests such as "Show me a map of Turkey?," "What is the population of Rome?" or "What cities are within 300 miles of Moscow?"
Start-Up USA
http://www.start-up-usa.biz/: Resources and training for people with disabilities seeking to start a business. Online courses and recent webcasts require payment and registration, but archived webcasts are free. Case studies and fact sheets on developing a business plan, marketing, and other self-employment topics are also freely available.
Starting a Small Business
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48527: This IPL pathfinder is an overview on the basics of starting your own business. It contains both Internet and print sources as well as organizations and periodicals on planning and running a company. The information is geared toward opening and running a small business in the United States.
Startup Company Valuation Calculator
http://www.caycon.com/valuation.php: This is an educational and humorous multiple-choice quiz for estimating the value of an early-stage company.
Stash and Burn
http://www.stashandburn.com/: Nicole and Jenny woke up one day and realized….they might have too much yarn. The podcast Stash and Burn was born! Check in weekly with the two friends as they chat about yarn, their knitting dreams, and "life under the weight of the stash!"
Stat Trek
http://www.stattrek.com/: This site about probability and statistics offers tutorials, online calculators, and a comprehensive glossary of statistics terms.
State and County Quickfacts
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/: Population, housing and business statistics available by state or county. From U.S. Census data.
State and National Freedom of Information Resources
http://www.nfoic.org/resources/: The National Freedom of Information Coalition guides users to obtaining information under state and federal open meetings and open records laws. It provides links to web pages that contain descriptions and links for FOI publications, contacts, legislation and current events.
State Historical Society of Iowa
http://www.iowahistory.org/: A division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, "the State Historical Society of Iowa serves as a trustee of Iowa's historical legacy and an advocate for understanding Iowa's past."
State Historical Society of Missouri
http://shs.umsystem.edu/index.shtml: "Founded in 1898 by the Missouri Press Association and a trustee of the state since 1901, the State Historical Society of Missouri is the preeminent research facility for the study of the Show Me State's heritage." The site provides links to the Society's art collection; a directory of local historical societies, museums, and genealogical societies in the state; information about the Society's newspaper collection, reference library, and photograph collection; online listings of authors and titles within the historical scholarly publication, "Missouri Historical Review"; Missouri genealogy guides; and a link to the Western Historical Manuscript Collection at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
http://www.state.nd.us/hist/: Governed by the State Historical Board, the mission of the State Historical Society of North Dakota is "to identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage of North Dakota and its people."
State Library Web Sites
http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/statelib.html: A listing of the home pages for the library agency in each state in the U.S. Site includes an image map.
State of Delaware Kids Page
http://www.state.de.us/gic/kidspage/: All about Delaware! Get state facts, tour the Governor’s mansion, find fun things to do and more…
State of Michigan
http://michigan.gov/: Official website of the State of Michigan.
State of Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS)
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/: The Montana DPHHS website includes vital records, health statistics, social welfare programs and publications, emergency preparedness and licensing and certifications in the state of Montana.
State of the Cities Data Systems
http://socds.huduser.org/: Statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Includes unemployment rate, housing affordability, building permits, Census data, and FBI crime data for metropolitan areas and suburbs.
State of Wisconsin
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/home/app?COMMAND=gov.wi.state...: The official site for the State of Wisconsin.
State Policies for Charter Schools
http://mb2.ecs.org/reports/Report.aspx?id=65: Provided by the Education Commission of the States, this site is a database of the charter school policies in the states that allow these schools.
Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/: Need to know the capital of Alabama? Want to know which hockey teams are in California? How about the size of Montana? You can find all of that information here. This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and the most interesting facts and people associated with each state.
Staten Island, NY
http://www.americantowns.com/ny/statenisland: Resource where you can find local information and events critical to daily life on Staten Island, NY. Powered by americantowns.com
Statistical Abstract of the United States
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/: Contains a collection of statistics (over 1400 tables and graphs!) on social, economic, and international subjects. In addition, the Abstract is your guide to sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations. Web source contains statistics in brief and frequently requested tables.
Statistical Computing Resources
http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat: Computing packages, textbook examples, scholarly literature, training resources, and news from UCLA’s Academic Technology Services.
Statistical Institute of Jamaica
http://www.statinja.com/index.html: Official statistics department of Jamaica. Includes statistics such as imports and exports, consumer price index, the census and other demographics.
Statistical Reports of U.S. Science and Engineering
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/: A welath of surveys, reports, and statistics on the sciences. Surveys describe the workfoce and current educational trends in science. Items are available in ASCII, WordPerfect or Lotus Worksheet formats.
Statistical Resources on the Web
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/stats.html: "Meta-index to statistical web sites and individual statistical publications arranged by broad subject category from the University of Michigan Documents Center." Subjects covered include: agriculture; business and industry; comprehensive subjects; consumer; cost of living; demographics; economics; education; energy; environment; finance and currency; foreign economics; foreign governments; foreign trade; U.S. government finances; health; housing; labor; military; politics; science; sociology; transportation; weather. Nicely annotated.
Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web
http://www.bls.gov/bls/other.htm: Links to government statistical agencies in the United States and in several dozen countries around the world.
Statistics Canada
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html: "Statistics Canada is the primary source of statistical information about Canada, comparable to the U.S. Census Bureau. Stat Can's Internet site has been available since February 1994, and provides comprehensive demographic, economic and social information in both textual and data format."
Statistics Every Writer Should Know
http://www.robertniles.com/stats/: "A quick tutorial in mathematics and statistics for even the most math-phobic information professional." Written with journalists in mind, but also of interest to the general public.
Statistics for Participating RePEc Services
http://logec.repec.org/: This site allows the user to access statistics for RePEc. The worlds largest collection of online Economics Working Papers, Journal Articles and Software.
Statistics Indonesia
http://www.bps.go.id/index.shtml: This is the official site of Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS-Statistics Indonesia). It provides statistical data derived from its comprehensive statistical researches and surveys.
Statistics: Polls: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/statistics/: "In an election season, it's common to hear news reports regarding poll results. What do these figures mean and where do we get them? Follow a year in a fictitious election campaign for an inside look at the mathematics behind the polls and the news you hear everyday." This exhibit features hands-on activities, including a "What's Your Opinion On Polling?" poll on the first page, with results presented later on.
Staying Alive
http://eu.staying-alive.org/stayingalive/shells/h_home.jhtml: This site is part of a project sponsored by MTV and other organizations to promote awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS in the international youth community, and includes clips from Staying Alive documentaries and the 2002 World Aids Day Concert.
Steampunk: The New Speculative Fiction Clearing House
http://www.steampunk.com/: A very well organized guide to science fiction and fantasy on the Internet. Contains areas on Authors, Awards, Bibliographies, Publishers, and a host of other stuff.
Stellar Evolution and Death
http://physics.ship.edu/~mrc/astro/NASA_Space_Science/observ...: A discussion of how stars evolve during their lifetimes and what leads to their sometimes explosive deaths. The most massive stars end their lives violently and spectacularly. Less massive stars die more peacefully. Examples of the former are supernova explosions, which are among the most energetic events in the heavens. Hosted by NASA's Observatorium.
Steller Sea Lion Web Cam
http://www.alaskasealife.org/New/research/chiswell.php: Provides streaming video coverage of the Steller sea lions on Chiswell Island just south of Seward, Alaska.
Stencil Archive
http://www.stencilarchive.org/: An extensive image repository studying the art of stenciling. Contains over 2,700 images from all regions of the world.
Stennis Center for Public Service
http://www.stennis.gov/: "The Stennis Center for Public Service is a federal, legislative branch agency created by Congress in 1988 to promote and strengthen public service leadership in America. Programs of the Stennis Center are funded through an endowment plus private contributions from foundations and corporations. The Stennis Center’s mandate is to attract young people to careers in public service, to provide training for leaders in or likely to be in public service, and to offer development opportunities for senior congressional staff. Products of the Stennis Center include conferences, seminars, special projects, and leadership development programs."
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE to using the Freedom of Information Act
http://www.skepticfiles.org/aclu/foia.htm: This publication of the American Civil Liberties Union contains FOIA basics, making and appealing FOIA requests and federal government agency addresses.
Stephen Hawking's Universe
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/hawking/html/home.html: This Web site, based on the PBS television series, presents the concepts behind astronomy, relativity, and quantum mechanics in laymen's terms. Topics covered include Antimatter, the Big Bang, Black Holes, Cosmic Rays, Dark Matter, Imaginary Time, Quarks, Quasars, Radioactivity, Schrodinger's Cat, Singularitiers, Superstrings, and Wormholes. Site also includes a historical look at various models of the Universe, a bibliography, an annotated Webliography, a teacher's guide, and the opportunity to ask questions of prominent cosmologists.
Stephen's Guide to the Logical Fallacies
http://onegoodmove.org/fallacy/welcome.htm: Provides definitions and examples of various logical fallacies, and how to contradict them. Organized by type of fallacy.
Stereophile
http://www.stereophile.com/: Magazine that offers tons of free reviews, columns, features, news, and blogs concerning general audio equipment.
Steve Carper’s Lactose Intolerance Clearinghouse
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/stevecarper/welcome...: A large site containing various facets of life being lactose intolerant.
Stitchopedia
http://stitchopedia.com/: "Diagrams and directions for every stitch you can think of (and some you've probably never heard of)." From the basics to composite stitches, this site aims to educate learners at all levels. Find stitches, design patterns, and an archive of articles.
Stock and Commodity Exchanges
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_gui...: "This Webguide lists world stock and commodity exchanges, including those dealing in futures, options, and derivatives, as well as sources for market and stock prices and reports." Organized by continent and country
Stone Monuments
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/monuments.html: Legends of ancient and current stone monuments the worldwide. Probably the most famous included here is the story of King Arthur's Stone. The page is browsable, not searchable. In addition to the stories, there are a few photos of these ancient monuments and there are links to related sites.
Stone Pages
http://www.stonepages.com/: "Stone circles, dolmens, standing stones, cairns, barrows and hillforts: welcome to the first and most comprehensive online guide to European megaliths and other ancient sites." Megaliths and monuments of France, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Italy. Text descriptions and images of hundreds of sites, glossary of megalith-related terminology, and QTVR tours of 26 megalith sites. Diary and images of guided tours through ancient Scotland and Apulia, along with a megalith site-by-site rating for tourists.
Stop Drugs
http://www.stopdrugs.org/: Information about illegal drugs from the California Department of Justice. Includes information on identification of drugs, drugs and youth, prevention and treatment of drug abuse, and personal safety. Features extensive information on methamphetamine (crank, speed, crystal).
Stor-data Briathrachais Gaidhlig - Rurachadh
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/sbg/lorg.php: This source is a Gaelic dictionary that translates from English to Gaelic, and back. However, there is no English on the site. But, the default search field is "Beurla", which means English in Gaelic. So, start in that field, type any English word, and you will get your translation.
StormReady Weather Safety Awareness Links
http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/awareness.htm: This section of the National Weather Service website contains links to information on various types of severe weather: heat waves, hurricanes, floods, rip currents, thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and winter weather. Each section includes safety information, historical facts, public service announcements, and downloadable brochures.
Stormtrack: Storm Tracer Homepage
http://www.stormtrack.org/: Features news about storm activiy around the United States, plus chase logs, case studies, data libraries, and other information.
Stormwater News
http://www.stormwaterauthority.org/: "A source of information regarding stormwater pollution, treatment methodologies, and related issues. With this on-line library you can download research papers, software, and information regarding Nonpoint Source Pollution, Best Management Practices, upcoming conferences, NPDES, TMDLs, and other Stormwater topics."
The Storys: Anything-Goes Links
http://www.storyjapan.com/: "Take a virtual trip to Japan!" Directory of links on culture, history, food, traditional arts, folklore and other topics.
Storytellers: Native American Authors Online
http://www.hanksville.org/storytellers/index.html: Browse by author’s name or tribal affiliation to learn more about Native American authors, poets, and their works. Much of the content has been developed through collaboration with the writers or their publishers, and you can listen to selected writers reading from their own work via a "virtual iPod."
The Straight Dope
http://www.straightdope.com/: "The official Internet home of Cecil Adams, World's Smartest Human Being, and his famous syndicated column The Straight Dope". With searchable online archives of the column, this site is an excellent reference tool for finding answers to "just curious" type questions like "Why are races always run in a counterclockwise direction?" and "Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets?".
Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center
http://cdsweb.u-strasbg.fr/: The Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center (CDS) is a data center dedicated to the collection and worldwide distribution of astronomical data and related information. It is located at the Strasbourg Astronomical Observatory, France. The CDS provides access to several useful astronomical databases for data and research, as well as timely information on software, meetings, and conferences. Many astronomy images, atlases, and data sets are available.
Strassmann – General Information Economics
http://www.strassmann.com/: This site contains many links to articles, papers and guest columns concerning how information economics affects our society and our every day life. Many of the articles and papers are written by Paul Strassmann, a leading economist dealing with information age economics.
Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibra...: The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom produces this site, which offers concrete advice for libraries dealing with challenges to their materials. The site provides tips for communicating effectively and dealing with the media as well as several sample questions and answers.
Strategy and Conflict: An Introductory Sketch of Game Theory
http://william-king.www.drexel.edu/top/eco/game/game.html: This site contains an introductory sketch of the theoretical and historical grounding of game theory with historical context and application within other realms such as political theory and the natural sciences. It has links to the extensive use of common games that have become paradigmatic within the field.
Stratospheric Ozone
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ozone/en/index.cfm: Introductory information about the Earth's ozone layer and the problem of ozone depletion.
Street Drugs
http://www.streetdrugs.org/: "A database of text information and photographs of 'Street Drugs' and frequently abused prescription drugs. This information is free to use by DARE or Police Officers or other educators."
Street Games
http://www.streetgames.co.uk/: Descriptions and origins of British street games.
Street Tech
http://www.streettech.com/: "Street Tech offers reviews, information and commentary on computer hardware, consumer electronics and do-it-yourself (DIY) tech projects. The site is divided into 6 main sections: Today's Tech - The most current review on the site. Hardware - Reviews of desktop computer systems, laptops and peripherals. Gadget - Reviews of consumer electronic devices: PDAs, handhelds, phones, pagers, stereos, TVs, cameras, etc. DIY - How-tos and indispensable tools for those who want to build, upgrade and maintain the machines in their life. Shop Talk - A conferencing and real-time chat area for the latest high-tech news, gossip and information. Archive - Where all the previous reviews are stored."
Street Terms: Drugs and the Drug Trade
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/streetterms/: "The ability to understand current drug-related street terms is an invaluable tool for law enforcement, public health, and other criminal justice professionals who work with the public. The Street Terms database contains over 2,000 street terms that refer to specific drug types or drug activity. You can also download a printable version of Street Terms (Adobe Acrobat format)." Browse by topic, drug type, or alphabetically.
Streetplay.com
http://www.streetplay.com/: Based in New York City, Streetplay.com documents the history and experience of urban games. Game resources here include history, rules, photos, essays, book reviews, and discussion.
Stroke: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stroke.cfm: A overview about stroke's effects on women. Includes descriptions, warning signs, effects, risk factors, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation information.
Stroke: Lifeclinic.com
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/stroke/: A resource providing basic information about strokes, including their diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Also information on rehabilitation for stroke victims and links to other resources and medical news.
Structurae: International Database and Gallery of Structures
http://www.structurae.de/: "This is a free web site intended to provide information on structures of interest to the civil engineer. While the database may contain works of civil engineering as well as architecture, the focus is on those works designed mainly by engineers or of specific interest in their structural conception. This site provides contemporary as well as historical information."
Student Financial Assistance: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/inde...: "Student Financial Assistance Programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing over $40 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Here you'll find help for every stage of the financial aid process, whether you're in school or out of school." General aid information, current interest rates, online submission, repayment, and default information. Online archive of forms.
The Student Guide
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide...: Financial aid information from the U. S. Department of Education.
Student Movements in the Sixties
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48532: This IPL pathfinder was created to help users find reliable information about student movements in the 1960's. Topics include the Civil Rights Movement, Berkeley Free Speech Movement, Anti-War Movement and more. Both print and Internet sources are provided.
Student-Online
http://www.student-online.net/dictionary.shtml: This source translates from German to English or Spanish, and back. You do not specify direction, only the languages and can type in either German or English (or Spanish) depending on which two you have designated. You can do either a whole word search, or a substring search.
StudentAwards.Com
http://www.studentawards.com/: "This Canadian web site gives you immediate access to our database of thousands of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards. Whether you are about to enter your first year of post-secondary education or are already enrolled in a university or college program, studentawards.com can help you find the money to finance your education."
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
http://www.seds.org/: "SEDS(Students for the Exploration and Development of Space)is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested students, by providing an opportunity for members to develop their leadership skills, and inspiring people through our involvement in space-related projects. SEDS believes in a space-faring civilization and that focussing the enthusiasm of young people is the key to our future in space." This searhcable site contains Space, Astronomy, Telescopes, Publications, Other Resources, and Resource Guides.
Students of the World - France
http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/country_information.php?P...: France: Geography and Population - includes ISO codes, telephone prefixes, national anthem, maps, statistics, main cities, natural resources, economy, and an option to find penpals in the country of France.
Students.gov
http://www.students.gov/: The goal of this site is to provide a suite of online government services and information to meet the specific needs and interests of the student community - people who are pursuing or are considering post-secondary education. Get information about planning and paying for your education, internships, military service, community service, and more.
Study Abroad, Russia
http://russia.studyabroad.com/: Information about multiple study abroad programs in Russia that are searchable according to the length of time that the student would like to spend abroad.
Study in Taiwan
http://www.studyintaiwan.org/why_studying_in_taiwan/why-stud...: This site provides information especially about education system in Taiwan and a list of websites of colleges and universities, given a good organization. It also presents information about background of Taiwan and living in Taiwan.
Study in the USA Online Directory
http://www.studyusa.com/: "Provides information to international students who are interested in studying at a university, college or English language programs in the US."
Stump the Bookseller! - Loganberry Books
http://loganberrybooks.com/stump.html: Loganberry Books provides a service for readers trying to solve book mysteries. Designed for anyone who has forgotten the title of a favorite children's book, the site charges a small fee ($2.00) to allow visitors to post questions about forgotten children's books and see if any other visitor recalls memories of the same book, or, better yet, can supply an author and title. Loganberry Books will also search for out-of-print books for adult or children's books.
Stumped? Magazine
http://stumpedmagazine.com/: Online version of the Chicago free monthly publication. Each issue has reviews of currently available videotapes, as well as articles about the movies. The site includes back issues back to January 1998 and includes a movie review archive.
Stupid OS/2 Tricks
http://w3.ag.uiuc.edu/OS2/Tricks.html: In the words of the author: "This file contains various tips and tricks for OS/2 which have been gathered over time from various sources...The types of tips and tricks included in this text are those which cover features of OS/2 that people often ask about." A sample tip: how to cure "jumpy mouse." Tips and tricks are provided for the overall system,for the Workplace Shell, for the Presentation Manager, for the command line interface, for Win/OS/2, and for OS/2 Warp.
The Stuttering Foundation
http://www.stutteringhelp.org/: Information for parents of children who stutter including facts, brochures, and online videos regarding treatment and coping with the condition.
Submission.org
http://www.submission.org/: Provides translations of the Quran in 16 languages, including English, French, Italian, Swedish and Chinese. Analysis and interpretations of contemporary issues in Islam as well as FAQs for younger Muslims are offered. Subjects addressed include Women in Islam, the role of other religions and terrorism and jihad.
Subways / Transport
http://www.reed.edu/~reyn/transport.html: This site, created by a subway enthusiast, provides numerous maps and images of subways around the world. It also provides links to transit web sites, transportation museums, and other related web sites.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Other Infant Death (SIDS/OID) Information Web Site
http://www.sids-network.org/: Excellent site containing a plethora of information about SIDS, from medical information to grief support. "This site is the growing collaborative effort of individuals from across the United States and around the world. This site offers up-to-date information as well as support for those who have been touched by the tragedy of SIDS/OID."
Sudoku
http://www.sudoku.com/: Fun, challenging, and addicting, Sudoku is a test of reasoning and logic using numbers and grids. Try this site with games, tips, forums, and solutions.
Sudoku Collection
http://www.sudokucollection.com/: Printable Sudoku puzzles from beginner to expert, giant sudoku, daily Sudoku and online Sudoku puzzles.
Suffering Under a Great Injustice : Ansel Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aamhtml/: "In 1943, Ansel Adams (1902-1984), America's best-known photographer, documented the Manzanar War Relocation Center in California and the Japanese Americans interned there during World War II. In "Suffering under a Great Injustice": Ansel Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar, the Prints and Photographs Division at the Library of Congress presents for the first time side-by-side digital scans of both Adams's 242 original negatives and his 209 photographic prints, allowing viewers to see his darkroom technique and in particular how he cropped his prints."
The Suicide Paradigm
http://lifegard.tripod.com/index.html: This site was done by the father of a suicide victim: he shares his thoughts about suicide, victims and survivors. There are well developed sections on the ethics of suicide and resources for bereaved men as well as many links to related sites for anyone interested personally or professionally in the subject of suicide.
Sumerian Mythology FAQ
http://home.comcast.net/~chris.s/sumer-faq.html: Discusses the Sumerian cosmology and deities, and touches upon the parallels between Biblical and Sumerian literature.
A Summary of What Most Hindus Believe
/Faiths/Hinduism/2000/06/A-Summary-Of-What-Most-Hindus-Belie...: "In the 1980s and early '90s the publishers of Hinduism Today magazine crafted a simple summary of Hindu beliefs. These were printed side-by-side with their Christian counterparts in Christianity Today magazine in February 1993 so Christians could better comprehend Hindus. These nine beliefs offer a basic summary of Sanatana Dharma's spirituality."
Sun Bloggers
http://blogs.sun.com/: The blog space for Sun employees in which they have freedom to write whatever they want. Sun Microsystems created the Java programming language and is also known for its Solaris Operating System.
Sunbeams
http://westudent.tripod.com/page1.html: Explores many aspects of the sun, including an introduction to the mythology, science, art, history, and health questions surrounding the celestial body. There are also interactive games and puzzles as well as links to further research sources.
Sundance Film Festival
http://www.sundancechannel.com/festival/?PHPSESSID=02c8273d9...: The Sundance Film Festival recognizes and awards independent films and filmmakers. This official website, part of the Sundance Channel, provides a film guide and schedule as well as videos of "Classic Festival Moments."
Sunday School Books: Shaping the Values of Youth in Nineteenth-Century America
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/sundayschool/: "This collection presents 163 Sunday school books published in America between 1815 and 1865, drawn from the collections of Michigan State University Libraries and the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University Libraries. They document the culture of religious instruction of youth in America during the Antebellum era. They also illustrate a number of thematic divisions that preoccupied nineteenth-century America, including sacred and secular, natural and divine, civilized and savage, rural and industrial, adult and child. Among the topics featured are history, holidays, slavery, African Americans, Native Americans, travel and missionary accounts, death and dying, poverty, temperance, immigrants, and advice."
Sunday School Lessons
http://www.sundayschoollessons.com/: Provides lessons for a weekly family Christian Bible study, including art, music and prayers. Lessons follow the revised common lectionary's seasons of the church year.
Super Chef Blog
http://www.superchefblog.com/: Markedly different than other cooking blogs, Super Chef Blog began as a book, Super Chef, that investigated how the superstars of the culinary scene (a la Emeril) were created. This blog follows the creation and going-ons of the "super chefs," i.e., chefs that had become so popular as to expand beyond the culinary scene.
SuperCheats
http://www.supercheats.com/: The video gamer network provides a directory of system specific gaming sites. Supercheats provides user submitted cheats, walkthroughs, demos, and question forums for gaming enthusiast.
Superconductors
http://www.superconductors.org/: Introduces beginners and non-technical people to information about superconductors. Includes history of superconductors and recent developments in the field. Provides hyperlinked terms within articles, leading to additional information.
SuperPages.com
http://www.superpages.com/: Search for U. S. businesses using keyword or business name in this online yellow pages directory offered by Verizon. You can also use reverse lookup, search by category, within a distance, or by map.
Superstitions
http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/scary.html: This page lists and describes many common superstitions alphabetically by object/subject. Contains separate sections for death superstitions and wedding superstitions.
Superstitions
http://www.urbanlegendsonline.com/superstitions.html: A large list of popular superstitions.
Supreme Court Decisions, 1937 - 1975
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/supcrt/: Summaries and full text of Supreme Court Decisions issued between 1937 and 1975. Searchable by keyword, case name, or case number.
Supreme Court of the United States
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/: Official web site for the U.S. Supreme Court. Provides "on-line access to the Court's 1999 Term slip opinions, 1999 Term orders, argument calendar, schedules, Rules, bar admission forms and instructions, visitors' guides, case-handling guides, special notices, press releases, and general information. A link will also be provided to the Court's 'bench' opinions on GPO Access. Information from the Court's automated docket will be added to the Website as soon as it is feasible to do so."
SurfWax
http://www.surfwax.com/: Lists results by title only along with the search engine used to identify the result. Clicking the magnifying glass icon sends the user to preview of the website in the right side of the screen. The "Facilitator" or "Full Text" option shows where your term matched in the page of a specific result.
Surgical Instruments from Ancient Rome
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/library/histor...: Provides photos, Latin names and descriptions of medical instruments from ancient Rome from the University of Virginia Health Sciences Library Historical Collection.
SurLaLune Fairy Tale Pages
http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/: This is a site dedicated to the study of fairy tales and folklore, from "Beauty and the Beast" to "Puss in Boots." It includes annotated stories, the history of each story and cross cultural tales.
Surnames
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48533: This IPL pathfinder is designed to help find information on the origins of surnames. This is also a starting point for finding more information on specific family names. Both print and Internet sources are provided.
The Surrealism Server
http://www.madsci.org/~lynn/juju/surr/surrealism.html: An excellent resource for information regarding the surrealist movement and the movement's creative process. This site contains both visual images and a thorough amount of text describing the movement.
SurvivalX.com
http://www.survivalx.com/: This site contains information on outdoor survival, safety, training, and emergency preparedness.
Surviving Denali
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/denali/: Follow a medical station at 14,200 feet up that treated unprepared climbers. See the views from one of the world's most challenging mountains.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure: About Breast Cancer
http://ww5.komen.org/: Breast cancer-related health information and news. "Here, you'll find the latest information on diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening, including our Breast Cancer Risk Factors Table, and a host of other topics—like complementary therapies, life after treatment, and quality medical care."
Susan Miller's Astrology Zone
http://www.astrologyzone.com/: Noted astrologist Susan Miller provides monthly horoscopes.
Sustainability of Digital Formats: Format Preferences for Still Images
http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/formats/content/still_cur...: Provides technical information about reformatting still images into digital formats.
Sustainable Building Sources
http://www.greenbuilder.com/general/BuildingSources.html: Includes links to a green building professional directory, sustainable building sourcebook, discussion forums, as well as related associations and magazines.
Sustainable Development
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48534: This IPL pathfinder is a starting point to find quality information about Sustainable Development. Topics include examination of the environment, natural resources, social development, poverty and inequality, education and training, and development. Both print and Internet sources are provided.
SVR Collegium Religionis
http://home.scarlet.be/mauk.haemers/collegium_religionis/: Contains a substantial set of articles addressing the theology and practice of recreated Roman paganism, as well as links to primary texts, scholarship, and practitioners pages.
Swade's Lesbian Tribal Chant History
http://www.swade.net/lesbian/tribal_chant/les_hist.html: A timeline of important lesbian history dates. Includes dates when legislation was enacted for/against lesbians as well as dates which have to do with important people in lesbian history.
Swahili Pronunciation Guide
http://kamusiproject.org/: How to pronounce Swahili, with examples in .wav format.
Swedish Grammar
http://www.lysator.liu.se/language/Languages/Swedish/Grammar...: "This grammar is (being) written by Leif Stensson, and is a part of the Language and Linguistics pages at the academic computer society Lysator at Linköping University in Sweden." In progress.
The Swedish Handicap Institute
http://www.hi.se/templates/Page____132.aspx: The Swedish Handicap Institute works to provide access to well-functioning assistive technology that will improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. It works to stimulate research, analyze needs and encourage the testing of assistive technology by providing information and training to professionals in such technology for different categories of disabilities.
Swedish idioms in painfully literal translation
http://home.swipnet.se/~w-52132/te3a/jokes/idiom.html: "Aficionados of the Swedish language like to collect idioms and amuse each other by translating them literally." Accepts submissions.
Swedish-English Dictionary
http://lexin.nada.kth.se/swe-eng.html: Swedish-English-Swedish dictionary. Lexin svensk-engelskt lexikon. An easy to use dictionary designed for those just beginning to learn Swedish. Also a convenient way to translate basic words and phrases from one language to the other.
Sweet Search
http://www.sweetsearch.com/: Internet search engine that returns only webpages that have been reviewed for accuracy and authority by a team of professional researchers at Dulcinea Media, the publishers of the web directory Finding Dulcinea.
Sweet's Product Marketplace
http://products.construction.com/: A searchable, browsable directory of products and suppliers in the construction industry.
Swimming World Magazine.com: The World's Leading Independent Resource for Swimming
http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/: This site has articles posted from each of the three magazines run by Sports Publications International, Inc.: Swimming World, SWIM, and Swim Technique. In addition to these articles, there are also links to information about swim workouts, results from various swim meets, and a shop to look at swimming related merchandise. The page includes current news from the world of competitive swimming. There is also a swimming newsletter that one may sign up to receive.
SwimNews.com: Worldwide Swimming News
http://swimnews.com/: Published daily news stories of interest to those in the competitive swimming world. This site is run by the publisher of Swimnews Magazine and includes links to archived magazine publications.
Swinging Through Time
http://www.ipl.org/div/detjazz/: The history of the Detroit jazz scene comes to life through a multimedia experience including essays, photographs, RealAudio and QuickTime video.
Swishweb.com
http://www.swishweb.com/: Swishweb.com provides an interesting array of information on trivia, be it general or related to specific topics such as art and cutlture, nature, history, sports, or religions. This site is also the home of a the Trivial Knowledge Challenge, described as a chance to "test your knowledge about science, movies, geography, food, and more." Registration is optional, and players are allowed to submit their own questions.
Swiss National Library
http://www.snl.ch/: This site includes online catalogs and bibliographies, and information about the library and its collections, activities, and services.
Switchboard
http://www.switchboard.com/: A "free nationwide residential and business directory." Besides containing address and phone information, e-mail addresses are included for registered users.
SYMBOLS.com -- Online Encyclopedia of Western Signs and Ideograms
http://www.symbols.com/: "The world's largest on-line encyclopedia of graphic symbols." Search by symbol shape and components or by word. The symbols range from historical to contemporary, and are supplemented by articles about their history, use, and meaning.
Synchro Swimming USA Home Page
http://www.usasynchro.org/: "Official Web site of United States Synchronized Swimming. Get the latest synchro news, facts, results, and meet info."
Synthtopia
http://www.synthtopia.com/: This site is a portal devoted to electronic music in its many forms. It includes electronica news, music reviews, articles, interviews with artists and equipment makers, and a discussion forum.
System Optimization and PC Performance
http://www.sysopt.com/: This site gives product evaluations and reviews and provides benchmark comparison lists. There is information about system components such as BIOS, DRAM, and motherboards among other things. There is also a technological FAQ and forum as well as general information on books, diagnostics, and hardware and software companies.

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