Search on
Mirago is a new UK search engine that offers searches by geographical region. So if you want information on, say, Richmond, north Yorkshire, you won't get a list of sites on Richmond-upon-Thames. You can also search by category: education, shopping, finance and health.
AskAlix.com, a European business directory, is also worth a look. The site functions as a virtual Yellow Pages, but with a few twists - it lets you locate a business via the nearest airport, motorway or railway station.
www.mirago.co.uk
www.askalix.com
Cup tickets
There is still time to buy tickets for next year's World Cup. Although, the first round of tickets sales ended on April 30, a second "random selection period" runs from November 16 to January 15. All applications received will be entered into a draw that will take place in February. Good luck. Meanwhile, a sneak preview of some of the futur istic stadiums that will host the games can be found at the unofficial site Worldcup archive.com. www.fifa.com/wc/2002/index_E.html
www.worldcuparchive.com/SPECIALS/venues.html
Give blood
The national Blood Service has launched a new website to bolster its campaign. It has been tarted up with a vampire theme to appeal to young people. The accent is on fun rather than hard information, but you can register to donate blood via the site and receive a £20 Virgin Wines voucher for doing so. www.vampirenightly.com
www.blood.co.uk
Nuff said
It may have stopped production more than 20 years ago, but appetites for The Sweeney seem undiminished. Now Carter and Reagan have a site of their own, and it's pretty good, too. There is a full episode list, Sweeney-style tips, and a rhyming slang dictionary. There are also a few RealVideo clips, including the immortal line: "We're the Sweeney, son, and we haven't had any dinner." www.thesweeney.com
Workers unite!
The UK's growing peace movement now has a website of its own. Media Workers Against the War aims to "promote pluralism in debate, the free flow of information, and the public scrutiny of official pronouncements". If you feel strongly about the allied action in Afghanistan and want to get involved, this is where you need to go.
Elsewhere, the Indymedia movement, which made its name representing anti-capitalism, is beginning to refocus its attention on the defence of civil liberties. Other sites, such as the Muslim Peace Fellowship and CND, have their own takes on the war. And if you want a different perspective on the war - in English - then visit Afghan-web. This US-based Afghan website is compiled from all kinds of sources, including Pakistani and Iranian publications.
www.mwaw.org
www.indymedia.org
www.afghan-web.com/aop/today.html
www.mpfweb.org
My T-shirt
Fancy designing your own T-shirt? Here is a site that will help you do it for £20. Just email the site a picture, and the cash, and they will send you the T-shirt. www.tshirtcandy.com
Pack your bag
The backpackers' bible, TNT magazine, has a new site full of useful information for those staying in the UK, including a job search message board and free ad placement. Hostelworld.com is another useful site that lets you book budget accommodation in advance via the net. Meanwhile, Guardian Unlimited has launched this year's Netjetters. The two winners will win round-the-world tickets. You can follow their progress via weekly bulletins, and email them tips and advice. www.TNTmagazine.com
www.Hostelworld.com
http://travel.theguardian.com/netjetters
Who rules?
Inspired by C Wright Mills' 1956 tract The Power Elite, Theyrule.net is a Flash-enhanced site that attempts "to make some of the relationships of the elite of the US ruling class visible". The site maps out the names of the directors of top companies, and then displays their connections with other companies and US government institutions. The result is a simple but effective document that reveals the networks of power. It is one of those sites that leaves you wondering why it has not been done before. www.theyrule.net
New & noted
· www.jewishreunion.co.uk aims to expand on the success of FriendsReunited.
· The Bush-Bin Laden connection explained: www.bushnews.com/bushmoney.htm
· The Birmingham Museum of Science and Discovery has launched a handsome site at www.thinktank.ac
· Listen to previews of Goldie's new album at www.trustthedj.com/goldie
Six of the best Guy Fawkes
Remember, remember
The horrible conspiracy
www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/fawkes
Bonfire night
Traditional recipes
www.hookerycookery.com/bfire-menu.htm
Firework safety
Firework reviews
