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Subject: List of Active Newsgroups (Part 2)
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Newsgroup               Description
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rec.animals.wildlife    Wildlife related discussions/information.
rec.answers        Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
rec.antiques        Discussing antiques and vintage items.
rec.antiques.marketplace    Buying/selling/trading antiques.
rec.antiques.radio+phono    Audio devices and materials of yesteryear.
rec.aquaria        Keeping fish and aquaria as a hobby.
rec.arts.animation    Discussion of various kinds of animation.
rec.arts.anime        Japanese animation fen discussion.
rec.arts.anime.info    Announcements about Japanese animation. (Moderated)
rec.arts.anime.marketplace    Things for sale in the Japanese animation world.
rec.arts.anime.stories    All about Japanese comic fanzines. (Moderated)
rec.arts.ascii        ASCII art, info on archives, art, & artists. (Moderated)
rec.arts.bodyart    Tattoos and body decoration discussions.
rec.arts.bonsai        Dwarfish trees and shrubbery.
rec.arts.books        Books of all genres, and the publishing industry.
rec.arts.books.childrens    All aspects of children's literature.
rec.arts.books.hist-fiction    Historical fictions (novels) in general.
rec.arts.books.marketplace    Buying and selling of books.
rec.arts.books.reviews    Book reviews. (Moderated)
rec.arts.books.tolkien    The works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
rec.arts.comics.alternative    Alternative (non-mainstream) comic books.
rec.arts.comics.creative    Encouraging good superhero-style writing.
rec.arts.comics.dc.lsh    The Legion of Super-Heroes and related characters.
rec.arts.comics.dc.universe    DC Comics' shared universe and characters.
rec.arts.comics.dc.vertigo    Comics from the Vertigo imprint.
rec.arts.comics.elfquest    The Elfquest universe and characters.
rec.arts.comics.info    Reviews, convention information and other comics news. (Moderated)
rec.arts.comics.marketplace    The exchange of comics and comic related items.
rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe    Marvel Comics' shared universe and characters.
rec.arts.comics.marvel.xbooks    The Mutant Universe of Marvel Comics.
rec.arts.comics.misc    Comic books, graphic novels, sequential art.
rec.arts.comics.other-media    Comic book spinoffs in other media.
rec.arts.comics.strips    Discussion of short-form comics.
rec.arts.dance        Any aspects of dance not covered in another newsgroup.
rec.arts.disney.animation    Animated features, cartoons, short subjects.
rec.arts.disney.announce    FAQs, lists, info, announcements. (Moderated)
rec.arts.disney.merchandise    Toys, videos, music, books, art, collectibles.
rec.arts.disney.misc    General topics pertinent to the Disney Company.
rec.arts.disney.parks    Parks, resorts, dining, attractions, vacations.
rec.arts.drwho        Discussion about Dr. Who.
rec.arts.drwho.info    Information about Doctor Who. (Moderated)
rec.arts.erotica    Erotic fiction and verse. (Moderated)
rec.arts.fine        Fine arts & artists.
rec.arts.int-fiction    Discussions about interactive fiction.
rec.arts.manga        All aspects of the Japanese storytelling art form.
rec.arts.marching.band.college    College marching bands.
rec.arts.marching.band.high-school    High school marching bands.
rec.arts.marching.colorguard    Competitive color guard activity.
rec.arts.marching.drumcorps    Drum and bugle corps.
rec.arts.marching.misc    Marching-related performance activities.
rec.arts.misc        Discussions about the arts not in other groups.
rec.arts.movies.announce    Newsworthy events in the movie business. (Moderated)
rec.arts.movies.current-films    The latest movie releases.
rec.arts.movies.lists+surveys    Top-N lists and general surveys.
rec.arts.movies.local.indian    Indian movies and the Indian film industry.
rec.arts.movies.misc    General aspects of movies not covered by other groups.
rec.arts.movies.movie-going    Going-to-movies experiences.
rec.arts.movies.past-films    Past movies.
rec.arts.movies.people    People in the movie business.
rec.arts.movies.production    Filmmaking, amateur and professional.
rec.arts.movies.reviews    Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
rec.arts.movies.tech    Technical aspects of movies.
rec.arts.mystery    Mystery and crime books, plays and films.
rec.arts.poems        For the posting of poems.
rec.arts.prose        Short works of prose fiction and followup discussion.
rec.arts.puppetry    For discussion of puppets in any form or venue.
rec.arts.sf.announce    Major announcements of the SF world. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.fandom    Discussions of SF fan activities.
rec.arts.sf.marketplace    Personal forsale notices of SF materials.
rec.arts.sf.misc    Science fiction lovers' newsgroup.
rec.arts.sf.movies    Discussing SF motion pictures.
rec.arts.sf.reviews    Reviews of science fiction/fantasy/horror works. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.science    Real and speculative aspects of SF science.
rec.arts.sf.starwars.collecting    Topics relating to Star Wars collecting.
rec.arts.sf.starwars.games    Star Wars games:  RPG, computer, card, etc.
rec.arts.sf.starwars.info    General information pertaining to Star Wars. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.starwars.misc    Miscellaneous topics pertaining to Star Wars.
rec.arts.sf.tv        Discussing general television SF.
rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5    Babylon 5 creators meet Babylon 5 fans.
rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.info    Announcements about TV show _Babylon 5_. (Moderated)
rec.arts.sf.tv.quantum-leap    Quantum Leap TV, comics, cons, etc.
rec.arts.sf.written    Discussion of written science fiction and fantasy.
rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan    Books by author Robert Jordan.
rec.arts.startrek.current    New Star Trek shows, movies and books.
rec.arts.startrek.fandom    Star Trek conventions and memorabilia.
rec.arts.startrek.info    Information about the universe of Star Trek. (Moderated)
rec.arts.startrek.misc    General discussions of Star Trek.
rec.arts.startrek.reviews    Reviews of Star Trek books, episodes, films, &c. (Moderated)
rec.arts.startrek.tech    Star Trek's depiction of future technologies.
rec.arts.theatre.misc    Miscellaneous topics and issues in theatre.
rec.arts.theatre.musicals    Musical theatre around the world.
rec.arts.theatre.plays    Dramaturgy and discussion of plays.
rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft    Issues in stagecraft and production.
rec.arts.tv        The boob tube, its history, and past and current shows.
rec.arts.tv.interactive    Developments in interactive television.
rec.arts.tv.mst3k.announce    Mystery Science Theater 3000 announcements. (Moderated)
rec.arts.tv.mst3k.misc    For fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.abc    Soap operas produced by or for the ABC network.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.cbs    Soap operas produced by or for the CBS network.
rec.arts.tv.soaps.misc    Postings of interest to all soap opera viewers.
rec.arts.tv.uk.comedy    Regarding UK-based comedy shows.
rec.arts.tv.uk.coronation-st    Regarding the UK based show Coronation Street.
rec.arts.tv.uk.eastenders    Regarding the UK based show Eastenders.
rec.arts.tv.uk.misc    Miscellaneous topics about UK-based television.
rec.arts.wobegon    "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show discussion.
rec.audio.car        Discussions of automobile audio systems.
rec.audio.high-end    High-end audio systems. (Moderated)
rec.audio.marketplace    Buying and selling of home audio equipment.
rec.audio.misc        Post about audio here if you can't post anywhere else.
rec.audio.opinion    Everybody's two bits on audio in your home.
rec.audio.pro        Professional audio recording and studio engineering.
rec.audio.tech        Theoretical, factual, and DIY topics in home audio.
rec.audio.tubes        Electronic audio circuits which use vacuum tubes.
rec.autos.4x4        The on and off-road four wheel drive vehicle.
rec.autos.antique    Discussing all aspects of automobiles over 25 years old.
rec.autos.driving    Driving automobiles.
rec.autos.makers.chrysler    Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Eagle, etc info/talk.
rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang    Ford Mustangs in all their flavours.
rec.autos.makers.saturn    All about Saturn cars, fans and company.
rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled    Bug, Bus, Ghia, Squareback, Thing, etc.
rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled    Golf, Jetta, Corrado, Vanagon, new models, etc.
rec.autos.marketplace    Buy/Sell/Trade automobiles, parts, tools, accessories.
rec.autos.misc        Miscellaneous discussion about automobiles.
rec.autos.rod-n-custom    High performance automobiles.
rec.autos.simulators    Discussion of automotive simulators.
rec.autos.sport.f1    Formula 1 motor racing.
rec.autos.sport.indy    Indy Car motor racing.
rec.autos.sport.info    Auto racing news, results, announcements. (Moderated)
rec.autos.sport.misc    Organized, legal auto competitions.
rec.autos.sport.nascar    NASCAR and other professional stock car racing.
rec.autos.sport.rally    Any type of interest in any form of rally motorsport.
rec.autos.sport.tech    Technical aspects & technology of auto racing.
rec.autos.tech        Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
rec.aviation.announce    Events of interest to the aviation community. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.answers    Frequently asked questions about aviation. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.hang-gliding    Hang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flight.
rec.aviation.homebuilt    Selecting, designing, building, and restoring aircraft.
rec.aviation.ifr    Flying under Instrument Flight Rules.
rec.aviation.marketplace    Aviation classifieds.
rec.aviation.military    Military aircraft of the past, present and future.
rec.aviation.misc    Miscellaneous topics in aviation.
rec.aviation.owning    Information on owning airplanes.
rec.aviation.piloting    General discussion for aviators.
rec.aviation.products    Reviews and discussion of products useful to pilots.
rec.aviation.questions    Aviation questions and answers. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.rotorcraft    Helicopters and other rotary wing aircraft.
rec.aviation.simulators    Flight simulation on all levels.
rec.aviation.soaring    All aspects of sailplanes and hang-gliders.
rec.aviation.stories    Anecdotes of flight experiences. (Moderated)
rec.aviation.student    Learning to fly.
rec.aviation.ultralight    Light aircraft in general, all topics.
rec.backcountry        Activities in the Great Outdoors.
rec.bicycles.marketplace    Buying, selling & reviewing items for cycling.
rec.bicycles.misc    General discussion of bicycling.
rec.bicycles.off-road    All aspects of off-road bicycling.
rec.bicycles.racing    Bicycle racing techniques, rules and results.
rec.bicycles.rides    Discussions of tours and training or commuting routes.
rec.bicycles.soc    Societal issues of bicycling.
rec.bicycles.tech    Cycling product design, construction, maintenance, etc.
rec.birds        Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
rec.boats        Hobbyists interested in boating.
rec.boats.building    Boat building, design, restoration, and repair.
rec.boats.cruising    Cruising in boats.
rec.boats.marketplace    Boating products for sale and wanted. (Moderated)
rec.boats.paddle    Talk about any boats with oars, paddles, etc.
rec.boats.racing    Boat racing.
rec.boats.racing.power    Speed-based competition of all motorized watercraft.
rec.climbing        Climbing techniques, competition announcements, etc.
rec.collecting        Discussion among collectors of many things.
rec.collecting.cards.discuss    Discussion of sports and non-sports cards.
rec.collecting.cards.non-sports    Non-sports cards.
rec.collecting.coins    Coin, currency, medal, etc. collecting forum.
rec.collecting.dolls    Doll and bear collecting and crafting.
rec.collecting.phonecards    Info and Marketplace group for phonecards.
rec.collecting.postal-history    Study of the movement of the mails worldwide.
rec.collecting.sport.baseball    Baseball memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.basketball    Basketball memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.football    Football memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.hockey    Hockey memorabilia (cards, photos, etc).
rec.collecting.sport.misc    Sports memorabilia not in any other group.
rec.collecting.stamps    Discussion of all things related to philately.
rec.collecting.villages    Collectible houses, cottages, villages, and accessories.
rec.crafts.beads    Making, collecting, and using beads.
rec.crafts.brewing    The art of making beers and meads.
rec.crafts.dollhouses    Collecting and making of dollhouse miniatures.
rec.crafts.glass    All aspects of glassworking and glass.
rec.crafts.jewelry    All aspects of jewelry making and lapidary work.
rec.crafts.marketplace    Small-scale ads for craft products of all kinds.
rec.crafts.metalworking    All aspects of working with metal.
rec.crafts.misc        Handiwork arts not covered elsewhere.
rec.crafts.polymer-clay    Techniques & resources relating to polymer clay.
rec.crafts.pottery    The ancient art of making clay pots.
rec.crafts.textiles.misc    Fiber and textile crafts not covered elsewhere.
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework    Any form of decorative stitching done by hand.
rec.crafts.textiles.quilting    All about quilts and other quilted items.
rec.crafts.textiles.sewing    Sewing: clothes, furnishings, costumes, etc.
rec.crafts.textiles.yarn    Yarn making & use: spin, dye, knit, weave etc.
rec.crafts.winemaking    The tasteful art of making wine.
rec.drugs.cannabis    The drug cannabis (marijuana).
rec.drugs.misc        Stimulants, sedatives, smart drugs, et cetera.
rec.drugs.psychedelic    LSD, Ecstasy, magic mushrooms and the like.
rec.equestrian        Discussion of things equestrian.
rec.folk-dancing    Folk dances, dancers, and dancing.
rec.food.chocolate    Chocolate.
rec.food.cooking    Food, cooking, cookbooks, and recipes.
rec.food.drink        Wines and spirits.
rec.food.drink.beer    All things beer.
rec.food.drink.coffee    The making and drinking of coffee.
rec.food.drink.tea    Tea as beverage and culture.
rec.food.historic    The history of food making arts.
rec.food.preserving    Preserving foodstuffs, herbs, and medicinals.
rec.food.recipes    Recipes for interesting food and drink. (Moderated)
rec.food.restaurants    Discussion of dining out.
rec.food.sourdough    Making and baking with sourdough.
rec.food.veg        Vegetarians.
rec.food.veg.cooking    Vegetarian recipes, cooking, nutrition. (Moderated)
rec.gambling.blackjack    Analysis of and strategy for blackjack, aka 21.
rec.gambling.craps    Analysis of and strategy for the dice game craps.
rec.gambling.lottery    Strategy and news of lotteries and sweepstakes.
rec.gambling.misc    All other gambling topics including travel.
rec.gambling.other-games    Gambling games not covered elsewhere.
rec.gambling.poker    Analysis and strategy of live poker games.
rec.gambling.racing    Wagering on animal races.
rec.gambling.sports    Wagering on human sporting events.
rec.games.abstract    Perfect information, pure strategy games.
rec.games.backgammon    Discussion of the game of backgammon.
rec.games.board        Discussion and hints on board games.
rec.games.board.ce    The Cosmic Encounter board game.
rec.games.board.marketplace    Trading and selling of board games.
rec.games.bolo        The networked strategy war game Bolo.
rec.games.bridge    Hobbyists interested in bridge.
rec.games.chess.analysis    Analysis of openings/middlegames/endgames.
rec.games.chess.computer    Reports on game servers, databases, software.
rec.games.chess.misc    Forum for news/discussion related to chess.
rec.games.chess.play-by-email    Reports/discussions regarding email chess.
rec.games.chess.politics    News of nat'l/international chess organizations.
rec.games.chinese-chess    Discussion of the game of Chinese chess, Xiangqi.
rec.games.computer.doom.announce    Info/FAQs/reviews about DOOM. (Moderated)
rec.games.computer.doom.editing    Editing and hacking DOOM-related files.
rec.games.computer.doom.help    DOOM Help Service (new players welcome).
rec.games.computer.doom.misc    Talking about DOOM and id Software.
rec.games.computer.doom.playing    Playing DOOM and user-created levels.
rec.games.computer.puzzle    Puzzle-solving computer games.
rec.games.computer.xpilot    About the X11 game XPilot.
rec.games.corewar    The Core War computer challenge.
rec.games.design    Discussion of game design related issues.
rec.games.diplomacy    The conquest game Diplomacy.
rec.games.empire    Discussion and hints about Empire.
rec.games.frp.advocacy    Flames and rebuttals about various role-playing systems.
rec.games.frp.announce    Announcements of happenings in the role-playing world. (Moderated)
rec.games.frp.archives    Archivable fantasy stories and other projects. (Moderated)
rec.games.frp.cyber    Discussions of cyberpunk related roleplaying games.
rec.games.frp.dnd    Fantasy role-playing with TSR's Dungeons and Dragons.
rec.games.frp.gurps    The GURPS role playing game.
rec.games.frp.live-action    Live-action roleplaying games.
rec.games.frp.marketplace    Role-playing game materials wanted and for sale.
rec.games.frp.misc    General discussions of role-playing games.
rec.games.frp.storyteller    World of Darkness and StoryTeller games.
rec.games.frp.super-heroes    Super-hero role playing games.
rec.games.go        Discussion about Go.
rec.games.int-fiction    All aspects of interactive fiction games.
rec.games.mecha        Giant robot games.
rec.games.miniatures.historical    Historical and modern tabletop wargaming.
rec.games.miniatures.misc    Miniatures and various tabletop wargames.
rec.games.miniatures.warhammer    Wargaming in the Warhammer Universe.
rec.games.misc        Games and computer games.
rec.games.mud.admin    Administrative issues of multiuser dungeons.
rec.games.mud.announce    Informational articles about multiuser dungeons. (Moderated)
rec.games.mud.diku    All about DikuMuds.
rec.games.mud.lp    Discussions of the LPMUD computer role playing game.
rec.games.mud.misc    Various aspects of multiuser computer games.
rec.games.mud.tiny    Discussion about Tiny muds, like MUSH, MUSE and MOO.
rec.games.netrek    Discussion of the X window system game Netrek (XtrekII).
rec.games.pbm        Discussion about Play by Mail games.
rec.games.pinball    Discussing pinball-related issues.
rec.games.playing-cards    Recreational (non-gambling) card playing.
rec.games.programmer    Discussion of adventure game programming.
rec.games.roguelike.angband    The computer game Angband.
rec.games.roguelike.announce    Major info about rogue-styled games. (Moderated)
rec.games.roguelike.misc    Rogue-style dungeon games without other groups.
rec.games.roguelike.moria    The computer game Moria.
rec.games.roguelike.nethack    The computer game Nethack.
rec.games.roguelike.rogue    The computer game Rogue.
rec.games.trading-cards.announce    Important news about trading card games. (Moderated)
rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad    Jyhad trading card game discussions.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.misc    General "Magic: the Gathering" postings.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.rules    "Magic: the Gathering" rules Q&A.
rec.games.trading-cards.magic.strategy    "Magic: the Gathering" strategy.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace.magic.auctions    Auctions of Magic cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace.magic.sales    Selling Magic cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace.magic.trades    Trading Magic cards.
rec.games.trading-cards.marketplace.misc    Trading trading card stuff.
rec.games.trading-cards.misc    Other trading card game discussions.
rec.games.trivia    Discussion about trivia.
rec.games.video.3do    Discussion of 3DO video game systems.
rec.games.video.advocacy    Debate on merits of various video game systems.
rec.games.video.arcade    Discussions about coin-operated video games.
rec.games.video.arcade.collecting    Collecting, converting, repairing etc.
rec.games.video.atari    Discussion of Atari's video game systems.
rec.games.video.cd-i    CD-i topics with emphasis on games.
rec.games.video.cd32    Gaming talk, info and help for the Amiga CD32.
rec.games.video.classic    Older home video entertainment systems.
rec.games.video.marketplace    Home video game stuff for sale or trade.
rec.games.video.misc    General discussion about home video games.
rec.games.video.nintendo    All Nintendo video game systems and software.
rec.games.video.sega    All Sega video game systems and software.
rec.games.video.sony    Sony game hardware and software.
rec.games.xtank.play    Strategy and tactics for the distributed game Xtank.
rec.games.xtank.programmer    Coding the Xtank game and its robots.
rec.gardens        Gardening, methods and results.
rec.gardens.orchids    Growing, hybridizing, and general care of orchids.
rec.gardens.roses    Gardening information related to roses.
rec.guns        Discussions about firearms. (Moderated)
rec.heraldry        Discussion of coats of arms.
rec.humor        Jokes and the like.  May be somewhat offensive.
rec.humor.d        Discussions on the content of rec.humor articles.
rec.humor.funny        Jokes that are funny (in the moderator's opinion). (Moderated)
rec.humor.oracle    Sagacious advice from the USENET Oracle. (Moderated)
rec.humor.oracle.d    Comments about the USENET Oracle's comments.
rec.hunting        Discussions about hunting. (Moderated)
rec.hunting.dogs    Hunting topics specifically related to using dogs. (Moderated)
rec.juggling        Juggling techniques, equipment and events.
rec.kites        Talk about kites and kiting.
rec.knives        Anything that goes cut or has an edge.
rec.mag            Magazine summaries, tables of contents, etc.
rec.mag.dargon        DargonZine fantasy fiction emag issues and discussion.
rec.martial-arts    Discussion of the various martial art forms.
rec.misc        General topics about recreational/participant sports.
rec.models.railroad    Model railroads of all scales.
rec.models.rc.air    Radio-controlled air models.
rec.models.rc.land    Radio-controlled land models.
rec.models.rc.misc    Radio-controlled miscellaneous items.
rec.models.rc.water    Radio-controlled water models.
rec.models.rockets    Model rockets for hobbyists.
rec.models.scale    Construction of models.
rec.motorcycles        Motorcycles and related products and laws.
rec.motorcycles.dirt    Riding motorcycles and ATVs off-road.
rec.motorcycles.harley    All aspects of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
rec.motorcycles.racing    Discussion of all aspects of racing motorcycles.
rec.music.a-cappella    Vocal music without instrumental accompaniment.
rec.music.afro-latin    Music with Afro-Latin, African and Latin influences.
rec.music.ambient    Ambient music and artists.
rec.music.artists.beach-boys    The Beach Boys' music & the effect they've had.
rec.music.artists.bruce-hornsby    The music of Bruce Hornsby.
rec.music.artists.danny-elfman    Composer Danny Elfman's music.
rec.music.artists.debbie-gibson    The music of Deborah Gibson.
rec.music.artists.mariah-carey    Mariah Carey and her music.
rec.music.artists.queensryche    The Thinking Mind's Metal Band.
rec.music.artists.springsteen    Forum for fans of Bruce Springsteen's music.
rec.music.beatles    Postings about the Fab Four & their music.
rec.music.bluenote    Discussion of jazz, blues, and related types of music.
rec.music.bluenote.blues    The Blues in all forms and all aspects.
rec.music.brazilian    All aspects of brazilian music.
rec.music.celtic    Traditional and modern music with a Celtic flavor.
rec.music.christian    Christian music, both contemporary and traditional.
rec.music.classical    Discussion about classical music.
rec.music.classical.guitar    Classical music performed on guitar.
rec.music.classical.performing    Performing classical (including early) music.
rec.music.classical.recordings    Classical music on CD, vinyl, cassette, etc.
rec.music.collecting.cd    Compact discs of collector value.
rec.music.collecting.misc    Music collecting other than vinyl or CD.
rec.music.collecting.vinyl    Collecting vinyl records.
rec.music.compose    Creating musical and lyrical works.
rec.music.country.old-time    Southern fiddle/banjo music and beyond.
rec.music.country.western    C&W music, performers, performances, etc.
rec.music.dementia    Discussion of comedy and novelty music.
rec.music.dylan        Discussion of Bob's works & music.
rec.music.early        Discussion of pre-classical European music.
rec.music.filipino    All types and forms of Filipino music.
rec.music.folk        Folks discussing folk music of various sorts.
rec.music.funky        Funk, soul, rhythm & blues and related.
rec.music.gaffa        Discussion of Kate Bush & other alternative music. (Moderated)
rec.music.gdead        A group for (Grateful) Dead-heads.
rec.music.hip-hop    Hip-Hop music and culture in general.
rec.music.indian.classical    Hindustani and Carnatic Indian classical music.
rec.music.indian.misc    Discussing Indian music in general.
rec.music.industrial    Discussion of all industrial-related music styles.
rec.music.info        News and announcements on musical topics. (Moderated)
rec.music.iranian    Discussion of Iranian music.
rec.music.makers    For performers and their discussions.
rec.music.makers.bagpipe    Music and playing of all types of bagpipes.
rec.music.makers.bands    For musicians who play in groups with others.
rec.music.makers.bass    Upright bass and bass guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.bowed-strings    Violin family (current & old) performance.
rec.music.makers.builders    Design, building, repair of musical instruments.
rec.music.makers.choral    Choral groups and choral music.
rec.music.makers.dulcimer    Dulcimers and related instruments.
rec.music.makers.french-horn    About horn players and playing.
rec.music.makers.guitar    Electric and acoustic guitar techniques and equipment.
rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic    Discussion of acoustic guitar playing.
rec.music.makers.guitar.jazz    All aspects of jazz guitar.
rec.music.makers.guitar.tablature    Guitar tablature/chords.
rec.music.makers.marketplace    Buying & selling used music-making equipment.
rec.music.makers.percussion    Drum & other percussion techniques & equipment.
rec.music.makers.piano    Piano music, performing, composing, learning, styles.
rec.music.makers.songwriting    All about songwriting.
rec.music.makers.squeezebox    Accordions, concertinas, and related free reeds.
rec.music.makers.synth    Synthesizers and computer music.
rec.music.makers.trumpet    The exchange of trumpet related information.
rec.music.marketplace.cd    Buying and selling collectible compact discs.
rec.music.marketplace.misc    Buying and selling non-vinyl/CD music.
rec.music.marketplace.vinyl    Buying and selling collectible vinyl records.
rec.music.misc        Music lovers' group.
rec.music.movies    Music for movies and television.
rec.music.newage    "New Age" music discussions.
rec.music.opera        All aspects of opera.
rec.music.phish        Discussing the musical group Phish.
rec.music.progressive    Symphonic rock, art rock, fusion, Canterbury, RIO, etc.
rec.music.promotional    Information and promo materials from record companies. (Moderated)
rec.music.ragtime    Ragtime and related music styles.
rec.music.reggae    Roots, Rockers, Dancehall Reggae.
rec.music.rem        The musical group R.E.M.
rec.music.reviews    Reviews of music of all genres and mediums. (Moderated)
rec.music.tori-amos    Discussion of the female singer/songwriter Tori Amos.
rec.music.video        Discussion of music videos and music video software.
rec.nude        Hobbyists interested in naturist/nudist activities.
rec.org.mensa        Talking with members of the high IQ society Mensa.
rec.org.sca        Society for Creative Anachronism.
rec.outdoors.camping    General camping, any camping you could do by auto.
rec.outdoors.fishing    All aspects of sport and commercial fishing.
rec.outdoors.fishing.fly    Fly fishing in general.
rec.outdoors.fishing.saltwater    Saltwater fishing, methods, gear, Q&A.
rec.outdoors.marketplace    All business related to the outdoors.
rec.outdoors.national-parks    Activities and politics in national parks.
rec.outdoors.rv-travel    Discussions related to recreational vehicles.
rec.parks.theme        Entertainment theme parks.
rec.pets        Pets, pet care, and household animals in general.
rec.pets.birds        The culture and care of indoor birds.
rec.pets.cats        Discussion about domestic cats.
rec.pets.dogs.activities    Dog events: showing, obedience, agility, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.behavior    Behaviors and problems: housetraining, chewing, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.breeds    Breed specific -- breed traits, finding breeders, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.health    Info about health problems & how to care for dogs.
rec.pets.dogs.info    General information and FAQs posted here. (Moderated)
rec.pets.dogs.misc    All other topics, chat, humor, etc.
rec.pets.dogs.rescue    Information about breed rescue, placing and adopting.
rec.pets.herp        Reptiles, amphibians and other exotic vivarium pets.
rec.photo.darkroom    Developing, printing and other darkroom issues.
rec.photo.digital    Digital cameras, scanners, printers, software, PhotoCD.
rec.photo.equipment.35mm    35mm cameras and lenses.
rec.photo.equipment.large-format    Large format cameras and lenses.
rec.photo.equipment.medium-format    Medium format cameras and lenses.
rec.photo.equipment.misc    Other formats, tripods, projectors, bags etc.
rec.photo.film+labs    Film and commercial photofinishing.
rec.photo.marketplace    Trading of personal photographic equipment.
rec.photo.misc        General issues related to photography.
rec.photo.moderated    The art and science of photography. (Moderated)
rec.photo.technique.art    Issues of fine art, framing, display.
rec.photo.technique.misc    Other non-equipment posts about technique.
rec.photo.technique.nature    Wildlife, landscapes, travel tips etc.
rec.photo.technique.people    Portraits, figure studies, weddings etc.
rec.ponds        Pond issues:  plants, fish, design, maintenance.
rec.puzzles        Puzzles, problems, and quizzes.
rec.puzzles.crosswords    Making and playing gridded word puzzles.
rec.pyrotechnics    Fireworks, rocketry, safety, & other topics.
rec.radio.amateur.antenna    Antennas: theory, techniques and construction.
rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc    Packet radio and other digital radio modes.
rec.radio.amateur.equipment    All about production amateur radio hardware.
rec.radio.amateur.homebrew    Amateur radio construction and experimentation.
rec.radio.amateur.misc    Amateur radio practices, contests, events, rules, etc.
rec.radio.amateur.policy    Radio use & regulation policy.
rec.radio.amateur.space    Amateur radio transmissions through space.
rec.radio.broadcasting    Discussion of global domestic broadcast radio. (Moderated)
rec.radio.cb        Citizen-band radio.
rec.radio.info        Informational postings related to radio. (Moderated)
rec.radio.noncomm    Topics relating to noncommercial radio.
rec.radio.scanner    "Utility" broadcasting traffic above 30 MHz.
rec.radio.shortwave    Shortwave radio enthusiasts.
rec.radio.swap        Offers to trade and swap radio equipment.
rec.roller-coaster    Roller coasters and other amusement park rides.
rec.running        Running for enjoyment, sport, exercise, etc.
rec.scouting        Scouting youth organizations worldwide.
rec.scuba        Hobbyists interested in SCUBA diving.
rec.scuba.equipment    Scuba equipment, purchase, pros/cons, use.
rec.scuba.locations    Scuba travel, location questions.
rec.skiing.alpine    Downhill skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.announce    FAQ, competition results, automated snow reports. (Moderated)
rec.skiing.backcountry    Backcountry skiing.
rec.skiing.marketplace    Items for sale/wanted.
rec.skiing.nordic    Cross-country skiing technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skiing.resorts.europe    Skiing in Europe.
rec.skiing.resorts.misc    Skiing in other than Europe and North America.
rec.skiing.resorts.north-america    Skiing in North America.
rec.skiing.snowboard    Snowboarding technique, equipment, etc.
rec.skydiving        Hobbyists interested in skydiving.
rec.sport.archery    All aspects of archery for archers of any skill level.
rec.sport.baseball    Discussion about baseball.
rec.sport.baseball.analysis    Analysis & discussion of baseball. (Moderated)
rec.sport.baseball.college    Baseball on the collegiate level.
rec.sport.baseball.data    Raw baseball data (Stats, birthdays, scheds).
rec.sport.baseball.fantasy    Rotisserie (fantasy) baseball play.
rec.sport.basketball.college    Hoops on the collegiate level.
rec.sport.basketball.europe    A European basketball forum.
rec.sport.basketball.misc    Discussion about basketball.
rec.sport.basketball.pro    Talk of professional basketball.
rec.sport.basketball.women    Women's basketball at all levels.
rec.sport.billiard    Billiard sports, including pool, snooker, carom games.
rec.sport.boxing    Boxing in all its pugilistic facets and forms.
rec.sport.cricket    Discussion about the sport of cricket.
rec.sport.cricket.info    News, scores and info related to cricket. (Moderated)
rec.sport.disc        Discussion of flying disc based sports.
rec.sport.fencing    All aspects of swordplay.
rec.sport.football.australian    Discussion of Australian (Rules) Football.
rec.sport.football.canadian    All about Canadian rules football.
rec.sport.football.college    US-style college football.
rec.sport.football.fantasy    Rotisserie (fantasy) football play.
rec.sport.football.misc    Discussion about American-style football.
rec.sport.football.pro    US-style professional football.
rec.sport.golf        Discussion about all aspects of golfing.
rec.sport.hockey    Discussion about ice hockey.
rec.sport.hockey.field    Discussion of the sport of field hockey.
rec.sport.misc        Spectator sports.
rec.sport.olympics    All aspects of the Olympic Games.
rec.sport.orienteering    All matters related to the sport of orienteering.
rec.sport.paintball    Discussing all aspects of the survival game paintball.
rec.sport.pro-wrestling    Discussion about professional wrestling.
rec.sport.pro-wrestling.fantasy    Rotisserie league professional wrestling.
rec.sport.rowing    Crew for competition or fitness.
rec.sport.rugby.league    Everything related to playing/supporting Rugby League.
rec.sport.rugby.union    Everything related to playing/supporting Rugby Union.
rec.sport.skating.ice.figure    Figure/artistic skating.
rec.sport.skating.ice.recreational    Recreational ice skating.
rec.sport.skating.inline    Inline skating, aka Rollerblading.
rec.sport.skating.misc    Miscellaneous skating topics.
rec.sport.skating.racing    Racing and speed skating.
rec.sport.skating.roller    Conventional (quad) roller skating.
rec.sport.snowmobiles    Snowmobiling and related issues.
rec.sport.soccer    Discussion about soccer (Association Football).
rec.sport.softball    All aspects of fastpitch and slowpitch softball.
rec.sport.squash    Forum for all apects of squash.
rec.sport.swimming    Training for and competing in swimming events.
rec.sport.table-soccer    Table-soccer of all types: foosball and subbuteo.
rec.sport.table-tennis    Things related to table tennis (aka Ping Pong).
rec.sport.tennis    Things related to the sport of tennis.
rec.sport.triathlon    Discussing all aspects of multi-event sports.
rec.sport.unicycling    All sorts of fun on one wheel.
rec.sport.volleyball    Discussion about volleyball.
rec.sport.water-polo    Discussion of water polo.
rec.sport.waterski    Waterskiing and other boat-towed activities.
rec.toys.cars        Toy car collecting.
rec.toys.lego        Discussion of Lego, Duplo (and compatible) toys.
rec.toys.misc        Discussion of toys that lack a specific newsgroup.
rec.travel.africa    Travel on the African continent.
rec.travel.air        Airline travel around the world.
rec.travel.asia        Travel in Asia.
rec.travel.australia+nz    Travel Information for Australia and New Zealand.
rec.travel.caribbean    Travel to the islands of the Caribbean, sans pirates.
rec.travel.cruises    Travel by cruise ship.
rec.travel.europe    Travel in Europe.
rec.travel.latin-america    Travel in Caribbean, Central and South America.
rec.travel.marketplace    Tickets and accomodations wanted and for sale.
rec.travel.misc        Everything and anything about travel.
rec.travel.usa-canada    Travel in the United States and Canada.
rec.video        Video and video components.
rec.video.cable-tv    Technical and regulatory issues of cable television.
rec.video.desktop    Amateur, computer-based video editing and production.
rec.video.production    Making professional quality video productions.
rec.video.professional    Professional video, technical and artistic. (Moderated)
rec.video.releases    Pre-recorded video releases on laserdisc and videotape.
rec.video.satellite.dbs    DBS systems and technologies.
rec.video.satellite.europe    European satellite broadcasting.
rec.video.satellite.misc    Non-TVRO and non-DBS satellite information.
rec.video.satellite.tvro    "Large Dish" ("BUD") systems and technologies.
rec.windsurfing        Riding the waves as a hobby.
rec.woodworking        Hobbyists interested in woodworking.

sci.aeronautics        The science of aeronautics & related technology. (Moderated)
sci.aeronautics.airliners    Airliner technology. (Moderated)
sci.aeronautics.simulation    Aerospace simulation technology. (Moderated)
sci.agriculture        Farming, agriculture and related topics.
sci.agriculture.beekeeping    Beekeeping, bee-culture and hive products.
sci.answers        Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
sci.anthropology    All aspects of studying humankind.
sci.anthropology.paleo    Evolution of man and other primates.
sci.aquaria        Only scientifically-oriented postings about aquaria.
sci.archaeology        Studying antiquities of the world.
sci.archaeology.mesoamerican    The field of mesoamerican archaeology.
sci.astro        Astronomy discussions and information.
sci.astro.amateur    Amateur astronomy equipment, techniques, info, etc.
sci.astro.fits        Issues related to the Flexible Image Transport System.
sci.astro.hubble    Processing Hubble Space Telescope data. (Moderated)
sci.astro.planetarium    Discussion of planetariums.
sci.astro.research    Forum in astronomy/astrophysics research. (Moderated)
sci.bio.botany        The scientific study of plants.
sci.bio.conservation    Conservation biology research. (Moderated)
sci.bio.ecology        Ecological research.
sci.bio.entomology.lepidoptera    Lepidoptera: butterflies & moths.
sci.bio.entomology.misc    General insect study and related issues.
sci.bio.ethology    Animal behavior and behavioral ecology.
sci.bio.evolution    Discussions of evolutionary biology. (Moderated)
sci.bio.fisheries    All aspects of fisheries science and fish biology.
sci.bio.food-science    Topics related to food science and technology.
sci.bio.herp        Biology of amphibians and reptiles.
sci.bio.microbiology    Protists, fungi, algae, other microscopic organisms.
sci.bio.misc        Biology and related sciences.
sci.bio.paleontology    Life of the past (but no creation vs evolution!).
sci.bio.phytopathology    All aspects of plant diseases and pests. (Moderated)
sci.bio.systematics    Systematics, taxonomy, and the tree of life.
sci.chem        Chemistry and related sciences.
sci.chem.analytical    Analytical chemistry.
sci.chem.coatings    Paints and Coatings practitioners.
sci.chem.electrochem    The field of electrochemistry.
sci.chem.electrochem.battery    Analyzing all aspects of all types of batteries.
sci.chem.labware    Chemical laboratory equipment.
sci.chem.organomet    Organometallic chemistry.
sci.classics        Studying classical history, languages, art and more.
sci.cognitive        Perception, memory, judgement and reasoning.
sci.comp-aided        The use of computers as tools in scientific research.
sci.cryonics        Theory and practice of biostasis, suspended animation.
sci.crypt        Different methods of data en/decryption.
sci.crypt.research    Cryptography, cryptanalysis, and related issues. (Moderated)
sci.data.formats    Modelling, storage and retrieval of scientific data.
sci.econ        The science of economics.
sci.econ.research    Research in all fields of economics. (Moderated)
sci.edu            The science of education.
sci.electronics.basics    Elementary questions about electronics.
sci.electronics.cad    Schematic drafting, printed circuit layout, simulation.
sci.electronics.components    Integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors.
sci.electronics.design    Electronic circuit design.
sci.electronics.equipment    Test, lab, & industrial electronic products.
sci.electronics.misc    General discussions of the field of electronics.
sci.electronics.repair    Fixing electronic equipment.
sci.energy        Discussions about energy, science & technology.
sci.energy.hydrogen    All about hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
sci.engr        Technical discussions about engineering tasks.
sci.engr.biomed        Discussing the field of biomedical engineering.
sci.engr.chem        All aspects of chemical engineering.
sci.engr.civil        Topics related to civil engineering.
sci.engr.control    The engineering of control systems.
sci.engr.geomechanics    Geomechanics issues and related topics.
sci.engr.heat-vent-ac    Heating, ventilating, air conditioning & refrigeration.
sci.engr.lighting    Light, vision & color in architecture, media, etc.
sci.engr.manufacturing    Manufacturing technology.
sci.engr.marine.hydrodynamics    Marine Hydrodynamics.
sci.engr.mech        The field of mechanical engineering.
sci.engr.metallurgy    Metallurgical Engineering.
sci.engr.safety        All aspects of the safety of engineered systems.
sci.engr.semiconductors    Semiconductor devices, processes, materials, physics.
sci.engr.surveying    Measurement and mapping of the earth surface.
sci.engr.television.advanced    HDTV/DATV standards, equipment, practices, etc.
sci.engr.television.broadcast    Broadcast facility equipment and practices.
sci.environment        Discussions about the environment and ecology.
sci.fractals        Objects of non-integral dimension and other chaos.
sci.geo.earthquakes    For discussion of earthquakes and related matters.
sci.geo.eos        NASA's Earth Observation System (EOS).
sci.geo.fluids        Discussion of geophysical fluid dynamics.
sci.geo.geology        Discussion of solid earth sciences.
sci.geo.hydrology    Surface and groundwater hydrology.
sci.geo.meteorology    Discussion of meteorology and related topics.
sci.geo.oceanography    Oceanography, oceanology and marine science.
sci.geo.petroleum    All aspects of petroleum and the petroleum industry.
sci.geo.rivers+lakes    Science of rivers and lakes.
sci.geo.satellite-nav    Satellite navigation systems, especially GPS.
sci.image.processing    Scientific image processing and analysis.
sci.lang        Natural languages, communication, etc.
sci.lang.japan        The Japanese language, both spoken and written.
sci.lang.translation    Problems and concerns of translators/interpreters.
sci.life-extension    Slowing, stopping or reversing the ageing process.
sci.logic        Logic -- math, philosophy & computational aspects.
sci.materials        All aspects of materials engineering.
sci.materials.ceramics    Ceramic science.
sci.math        Mathematical discussions and pursuits.
sci.math.research    Discussion of current mathematical research. (Moderated)
sci.math.symbolic    Symbolic algebra discussion.
sci.mech.fluids        All aspects of fluid mechanics.
sci.med            Medicine and its related products and regulations.
sci.med.aids        AIDS: treatment, pathology/biology of HIV, prevention. (Moderated)
sci.med.cardiology    All aspects of cardiovascular diseases.
sci.med.dentistry    Dentally related topics; all about teeth.
sci.med.diseases.cancer    Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
sci.med.diseases.hepatitis    Hepatitis diseases.
sci.med.diseases.lyme    Lyme Disease: patient support, research & information.
sci.med.immunology    Medical/scientific aspects of immune illness.
sci.med.informatics    Computer applications in medical care.
sci.med.laboratory    All aspects of laboratory medicine and management.
sci.med.midwifery    The practice of obstetrics by midwives. (Moderated)
sci.med.nursing        Nursing questions and discussion.
sci.med.nutrition    Physiological impacts of diet.
sci.med.occupational    Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) & job injury issues.
sci.med.orthopedics    Orthopedic Surgery, related issues and management. (Moderated)
sci.med.pathology    Pathology and laboratory medicine.
sci.med.pharmacy    The teaching and practice of pharmacy.
sci.med.physics        Issues of physics in medical testing/care.
sci.med.prostate.bph    Benign prostatic hypertrophy.
sci.med.prostate.cancer    Prostate cancer.
sci.med.prostate.prostatitis    Prostatitis.
sci.med.psychobiology    Dialog and news in psychiatry and psychobiology.
sci.med.radiology    All aspects of radiology.
sci.med.telemedicine    Hospital/physician networks. No diagnosis questions.
sci.med.transcription    Information for and about medical transcriptionists.
sci.med.vision        Human vision, visual correction, and visual science.
sci.military.moderated    Military technology. (Moderated)
sci.military.naval    Navies of the world, past, present and future.
sci.misc        Short-lived discussions on subjects in the sciences.
sci.nanotech        Self-reproducing molecular-scale machines. (Moderated)
sci.nonlinear        Chaotic systems and other nonlinear scientific study.
sci.op-research        Research, teaching & application of operations research.
sci.optics        Discussion relating to the science of optics.
sci.optics.fiber    Fiber optic components, systems, applications.
sci.philosophy.tech    Technical philosophy: math, science, logic, etc.
sci.physics        Physical laws, properties, etc.
sci.physics.accelerators    Particle accelerators and the physics of beams.
sci.physics.computational.fluid-dynamics    Computational fluid dynamics.
sci.physics.cond-matter    Condensed matter physics, theory and experiment.
sci.physics.electromag    Electromagnetic theory and applications.
sci.physics.fusion    Info on fusion, esp. "cold" fusion.
sci.physics.particle    Particle physics discussions.
sci.physics.plasma    Plasma Science & Technology community exchange. (Moderated)
sci.physics.research    Current physics research. (Moderated)
sci.polymers        All aspects of polymer science.
sci.psychology.announce    Psychology-related announcements. (Moderated)
sci.psychology.consciousness    On the nature of consciousness. (Moderated)
sci.psychology.journals.psyche    E-journal on consciousness. (Moderated)
sci.psychology.journals.psycoloquy    E-journal on psychology. (Moderated)
sci.psychology.misc    General discussion of psychology.
sci.psychology.personality    All personality systems & measurement.
sci.psychology.psychotherapy    Practice of psychotherapy.
sci.psychology.research    Research issues in psychology. (Moderated)
sci.psychology.theory    Theories of psychology & behavior.
sci.research        Research methods, funding, ethics, and whatever.
sci.research.careers    Issues relevant to careers in scientific research.
sci.research.postdoc    Anything about postdoctoral studies, including offers.
sci.skeptic        Skeptics discussing pseudo-science.
sci.space.news        Announcements of space-related news items. (Moderated)
sci.space.policy    Discussions about space policy.
sci.space.science    Space and planetary science and related technical work. (Moderated)
sci.space.shuttle    The space shuttle and the STS program.
sci.space.tech        Technical and general issues related to space flight. (Moderated)
sci.stat.consult    Statistical consulting.
sci.stat.edu        Statistics education.
sci.stat.math        Statistics from a strictly mathematical viewpoint.
sci.systems        The theory and application of systems science.
sci.techniques.mag-resonance    Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy.
sci.techniques.mass-spec    All areas of mass spectrometry. (Moderated)
sci.techniques.microscopy    The field of microscopy.
sci.techniques.spectroscopy    Spectrum analysis.
sci.techniques.testing.misc    General testing techniques in science.
sci.techniques.testing.nondestructive    Nondestructive tests in science.
sci.techniques.xtallography    The field of crystallography.
sci.virtual-worlds    Virtual Reality - technology and culture. (Moderated)

soc.answers        Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
soc.atheism        Living as an atheist and atheism in society. (Moderated)
soc.bi            Discussions of bisexuality.
soc.college        College, college activities, campus life, etc.
soc.college.admissions    The university admissions process.
soc.college.financial-aid    Financial aid issues, college and beyond.
soc.college.grad    General issues related to graduate schools.
soc.college.gradinfo    Information about graduate schools.
soc.college.org.aiesec    The Int'l Assoc. of Business and Commerce Students.
soc.college.teaching-asst    Issues affecting collegiate teaching assistants.
soc.couples        Discussions for couples (cf. soc.singles).
soc.couples.intercultural    Inter-cultural and inter-racial relationships.
soc.couples.wedding    Wedding planning.
soc.culture.afghanistan    Discussion of the Afghan society.
soc.culture.african    Discussions about Africa & things African.
soc.culture.african.american    Discussions about Afro-American issues.
soc.culture.albanian    Albania and Albanians around the world.
soc.culture.algeria    From A to Z about Algeria.
soc.culture.arabic    Technological & cultural issues, *not* politics.
soc.culture.argentina    All about life in Argentina.
soc.culture.asean    Countries of the Assoc. of SE Asian Nations.
soc.culture.asian.american    Issues & discussion about Asian-Americans.
soc.culture.assyrian    Assyrian culture, history, language, current diaspora.
soc.culture.australian    Australian culture and society.
soc.culture.austria    Austria and its people.
soc.culture.baltics    People of the Baltic states.
soc.culture.bangladesh    Issues & discussion about Bangladesh.
soc.culture.belgium    Belgian society, culture(s) and people.
soc.culture.bengali    Sociocultural identity of worldwide Bengali population.
soc.culture.berber    The berber language, history, and culture.
soc.culture.bolivia    Bolivian people and culture.
soc.culture.bosna-herzgvna    The independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
soc.culture.brazil    Talking about the people and country of Brazil.
soc.culture.british    Issues about Britain & those of British descent.
soc.culture.bulgaria    Discussing Bulgarian society.
soc.culture.burma    Politics, culture, news, discussion about Burma.
soc.culture.cambodia    Cambodia and its people.
soc.culture.canada    Discussions of Canada and its people.
soc.culture.caribbean    Life in the Caribbean.
soc.culture.catalan    The Catalan language and the lands where it is spoken.
soc.culture.celtic    Irish, Scottish, Breton, Cornish, Manx & Welsh.
soc.culture.chile    All about Chile and its people.
soc.culture.china    About China and Chinese culture.
soc.culture.colombia    Colombian talk, social, politics, science.
soc.culture.costa-rica    Topics about Costa Rica.
soc.culture.croatia    The lives of people of Croatia.
soc.culture.cuba    Cuban culture, society and politics.
soc.culture.czecho-slovak    Bohemian, Slovak, Moravian and Silesian life.
soc.culture.dominican-rep    The life and people of the Dominican Republic.
soc.culture.ecuador    The culture and people of Ecuador.
soc.culture.egyptian    Egypt, and its society, culture, heritage, etc.
soc.culture.el-salvador    Topics about El Salvador, Central America.
soc.culture.estonia    Estonian culture, language, news, politics. (Moderated)
soc.culture.europe    Discussing all aspects of all-European society.
soc.culture.filipino    Group about the Filipino culture.
soc.culture.french    French culture, history, and related discussions.
soc.culture.german    Discussions about German culture and history.
soc.culture.greek    Group about Greeks.
soc.culture.haiti    Haiti specific development and cultural issues.
soc.culture.hawaii    Aloha kakou, E KOMO MAI! Eh, no forget hemo da shoes. (Moderated)
soc.culture.hongkong    Discussions pertaining to Hong Kong.
soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment    Entertainment in Hong Kong.
soc.culture.indian    Group for discussion about India & things Indian.
soc.culture.indian.delhi    Information related to Delhi, capital of India.
soc.culture.indian.gujarati    Gujarati cultural group.
soc.culture.indian.info    Info group for soc.culture.indian, etc. (Moderated)
soc.culture.indian.karnataka    Karnataka's culture, history, and present.
soc.culture.indian.kerala    Culture of the people of Keralite origin.
soc.culture.indian.marathi    Discussion related to Marathi Culture.
soc.culture.indian.telugu    The culture of the Telugu people of India.
soc.culture.indonesia    All about the Indonesian nation.
soc.culture.intercultural    People of mixed "culture", "ethnicity", "race".
soc.culture.iranian    Discussions about Iran and things Iranian/Persian.
soc.culture.iraq    Iraq, its society, culture and heritage.
soc.culture.irish    Ireland and Irish culture.
soc.culture.israel    Israel and Israelis.
soc.culture.italian    The Italian people and their culture.
soc.culture.japan    Everything Japanese, except the Japanese language.
soc.culture.jewish    Jewish culture & religion (cf. talk.politics.mideast).
soc.culture.jewish.holocaust    The Shoah. (Moderated)
soc.culture.jewish.parenting    Issues about raising Jewish children. (Moderated)
soc.culture.jordan    All topics concerning The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
soc.culture.kenya    Kenyan peoples, politics, culture, and affairs.
soc.culture.korean    Discussions about Korea & things Korean.
soc.culture.kurdish    People from Kurdistan and Kurds around the world.
soc.culture.kuwait    Kuwaiti culture, society, and history.
soc.culture.laos    Cultural and Social Aspects of Laos.
soc.culture.latin-america    Topics about Latin-America.
soc.culture.lebanon    Discussion about things Lebanese.
soc.culture.liberia    The culture of Liberia.
soc.culture.maghreb    North African society and culture.
soc.culture.magyar    The Hungarian people & their culture.
soc.culture.malagasy    Madagascar and the Malagasy culture.
soc.culture.malaysia    All about Malaysian society.
soc.culture.mexican    Discussion of Mexico's society.
soc.culture.mexican.american    Mexican-American/Chicano culture and issues.
soc.culture.misc    Group for discussion about other cultures.
soc.culture.mongolian    Everything related to Mongols and Mongolia.
soc.culture.native    Aboriginal people around the world.
soc.culture.nepal    Discussion of people and things in & from Nepal.
soc.culture.netherlands    People from the Netherlands and Belgium.
soc.culture.new-zealand    Discussion of topics related to New Zealand.
soc.culture.nigeria    Nigerian affairs, society, cultures, and peoples.
soc.culture.nordic    Discussion about culture up north.
soc.culture.pacific-island    Culture of the pacific islands (except Hawaii).
soc.culture.pakistan    Topics of discussion about Pakistan.
soc.culture.palestine    Palestinian people, culture and politics.
soc.culture.peru    All about the people of Peru.
soc.culture.polish    Polish culture, Polish past, and Polish politics.
soc.culture.portuguese    Discussion of the people of Portugal.
soc.culture.puerto-rico    Puerto Rican culture, society and politics.
soc.culture.punjab    Punjab and Punjabi culture.
soc.culture.quebec    Quebec society and culture.
soc.culture.rep-of-georgia    The Caucasian Republic of Georgia and Georgians.
soc.culture.romanian    Discussion of Romanian and Moldavian people.
soc.culture.russian    All things Russian in the broadest sense.
soc.culture.scientists    Cultural issues about scientists & scientific projects.
soc.culture.scottish    Anything regarding Scotland or things Scots.
soc.culture.sierra-leone    The culture of Sierra Leone.
soc.culture.singapore    The past, present and future of Singapore.
soc.culture.slovenia    Slovenia and Slovenian people.
soc.culture.somalia    Somalian affairs, society, and culture.
soc.culture.south-africa    South African society, culture, & politics.
soc.culture.south-africa.afrikaans    The Afrikaans language and speakers.
soc.culture.soviet    Topics relating to Russian or Soviet culture.
soc.culture.spain    Spain and the Spanish.
soc.culture.sri-lanka    Things & people from Sri Lanka.
soc.culture.swiss    Swiss culture.
soc.culture.syria    Syrian cultural matters and affairs.
soc.culture.taiwan    Discussion about things Taiwanese.
soc.culture.tamil    Tamil language, history and culture.
soc.culture.thai    Thai people and their culture.
soc.culture.turkish    Discussion about things Turkish.
soc.culture.ukrainian    The lives and times of the Ukrainian people.
soc.culture.uruguay    Discussions of Uruguay for those at home and abroad.
soc.culture.usa        The culture of the United States of America.
soc.culture.venezuela    Discussion of topics related to Venezuela.
soc.culture.vietnamese    Issues and discussions of Vietnamese culture.
soc.culture.welsh    The people, language and history of Wales.
soc.culture.yugoslavia    Discussions of Yugoslavia and its people.
soc.culture.zimbabwe    Culture and other issues pertaining to Zimbabwe.
soc.feminism        Discussion of feminism & feminist issues. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.african    Genealogy of Africa and the African Diaspora.
soc.genealogy.australia+nz    Australia, New Zealand, and their territories.
soc.genealogy.benelux    Genealogy in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
soc.genealogy.computing    Genealogical computing & net resources.
soc.genealogy.french    Francophone genealogy.
soc.genealogy.german    Family history including a German background.
soc.genealogy.hispanic    Genealogy relating to Hispanics.
soc.genealogy.jewish    Jewish genealogy group. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.marketplace    Genealogy services and products.
soc.genealogy.medieval    Genealogy in the period from roughly AD500 to AD1600.
soc.genealogy.methods    Genealogical methods and resources. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.misc    General genealogical discussions.
soc.genealogy.nordic    Genealogy in the Scandinavian countries.
soc.genealogy.surnames    Surname queries & tafels. (Moderated)
soc.genealogy.uk+ireland    Genealogy of Britain, Ireland & offshore isles.
soc.history        Discussions of things historical.
soc.history.living    Living history and reenactment, issues and info.
soc.history.medieval    The historic period of the middle ages.
soc.history.moderated    All aspects of history. (Moderated)
soc.history.science    History of science and related areas.
soc.history.war.misc    History & events of wars in general.
soc.history.war.us-civil-war    Aspects of the U.S. Civil War. (Moderated)
soc.history.war.vietnam    The Vietnam War. (Moderated)
soc.history.war.world-war-ii    History & events of World War Two. (Moderated)
soc.history.what-if    Alternate history.
soc.libraries.talk    Discussing all aspects of libraries.
soc.men            Issues related to men, their problems & relationships.
soc.misc        Socially-oriented topics not in other groups.
soc.motss        Issues pertaining to homosexuality.
soc.net-people        Announcements, requests, etc. about people on the net.
soc.org.nonprofit    Nonprofit organizations.
soc.org.service-clubs.misc    General info on all service topics.
soc.penpals        In search of net.friendships.
soc.politics        Political problems, systems, solutions. (Moderated)
soc.politics.arms-d    Arms discussion digest. (Moderated)
soc.religion.bahai    Discussion of the Baha'i Faith. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian    Christianity and related topics. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian.bible-study    Examining the Holy Bible. (Moderated)
soc.religion.christian.youth-work    Christians working with young people. (Moderated)
soc.religion.eastern    Discussions of Eastern religions. (Moderated)
soc.religion.gnosis    Gnosis, marifat, jnana & direct sacred experience. (Moderated)
soc.religion.hindu    Discussion about the Hindu dharma, philosophy, culture. (Moderated)
soc.religion.islam    Discussions of the Islamic faith. (Moderated)
soc.religion.quaker    The Religious Society of Friends.
soc.religion.shamanism    Discussion of the full range of shamanic experience. (Moderated)
soc.religion.sikhism    Sikh Religion and Sikhs all over the world. (Moderated)
soc.religion.unitarian-univ    Unitarian-Universalism & non-creedal religions. (Moderated)
soc.religion.vaishnava    All aspects of Vishnu and Vaishnavism. (Moderated)
soc.retirement        Retirement, aging, gerontology issues.
soc.rights.human    Human rights & activism (e.g., Amnesty International).
soc.singles        Newsgroup for single people, their activities, etc.
soc.support.depression.crisis    Personal crisis situations.
soc.support.depression.family    Coping with depressed people.
soc.support.depression.manic    Bipolar/manic-depression.
soc.support.depression.misc    Depression and mood disorders.
soc.support.depression.seasonal    Seasonal affective disorder.
soc.support.depression.treatment    Treatments of depression.
soc.support.fat-acceptance    Self-acceptance for fat people.  No diet talk.
soc.support.transgendered    Transgendered and intersexed persons.
soc.support.youth.gay-lesbian-bi    Gay youths helping each other. (Moderated)
soc.veterans        Social issues relating to military veterans.
soc.women        Issues related to women, their problems & relationships.
soc.women.lesbian-and-bi    Lives of lesbian and bisexual women. (Moderated)

talk.abortion        All sorts of discussions and arguments on abortion.
talk.answers        Repository for periodic USENET articles. (Moderated)
talk.atheism        Debate about the validity and nature of atheism.
talk.bizarre        The unusual, bizarre, curious, and often interesting.
talk.environment    Discussion the state of the environment & what to do.
talk.euthanasia        All aspects of euthanasia.
talk.origins        Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!).
talk.philosophy.humanism    Humanism in the modern world.
talk.philosophy.misc    Philosophical musings on all topics.
talk.politics.animals    The use and/or abuse of animals.
talk.politics.china    Discussion of political issues related to China.
talk.politics.crypto    The relation between cryptography and government.
talk.politics.drugs    The politics of drug issues.
talk.politics.european-union    The EU and political integration in Europe.
talk.politics.guns    The politics of firearm ownership and (mis)use.
talk.politics.libertarian    Libertarian politics & political philosophy.
talk.politics.medicine    The politics and ethics involved with health care.
talk.politics.mideast    Discussion & debate over Middle Eastern events.
talk.politics.misc    Political discussions and ravings of all kinds.
talk.politics.soviet    Discussion of Soviet politics, domestic and foreign.
talk.politics.theory    Theory of politics and political systems.
talk.politics.tibet    The politics of Tibet and the Tibetan people.
talk.rape        Discussions on stopping rape; not to be crossposted.
talk.religion.buddhism    All aspects of Buddhism as religion and philosophy.
talk.religion.misc    Religious, ethical, & moral implications.
talk.religion.newage    Esoteric and minority religions & philosophies.
talk.rumors        For the posting of rumors.