The Web surfers from CompuServe have compiled a list of hot sites to help introduce you to the World Wide Web. Topics are broken out in similar fashion to the departments of CompuServe CD. You can also find this list, and periodic updates, on CompuServes Web home page under the Hot icon.
Entertainment
Dr. Fun- http://sunsite.unc.edu/Dave/drfun.html
Dr. Fun is a one-panel web comic. It changes often and has become something of an institution on the World-Wide Web. After you've taken Dr. Fun's prescription for the day log on to CompuServe and visit our Comics/Animation Forum. Our online comic/animation community is quite active and there are items available in their forum libraries that you will not find anywhere else (GO COMICS).
Rolling Stones' Voodoo Lounge- http://stones.com/
The Stones are Wired! Visit their official Web site for the latest tour dates, see Ron Wood's Polaroids of the gang, or just browse around.
Mirsky's Worst of the Web- http://turnpike.net/metro/mirsky/Worst.html
Where does he find them? Don't expect Award-Winning material here -- Just as its name implies, Mirsky's Worst is an unbelievable collection of web sites (with new "worst" links being added almost daily). Very funny -but- NOT for the emotionally sensitive or faint-of-heart.
Home & Leisure
Jazz- http://www.acns.nwu.edu/jazz
Got the blues? Visit the JazzWeb at Northwestern University, or log on to CompuServe and visit the Music Arts Forum (GO MUSICARTS). You'll find a lot of information in both places about Jazz/Blues music -but- our Music Arts Forum has two libraries and two interactive message sections devoted to this uniquely American art form.
Journal From Antarctica - http://http2.sils.umich.edu/Antarctica/Journal/Journal.html
Where do you spend your leisure time? Antarctica, perhaps? Well thats where Lee Liming decided to go in early 1994. He kept a complete journal of the trip -and- has posted it to the Web. This is an excellent example of how the web can bring the world to you. If it motivates you to do some of your own traveling, stop by CompuServe's Travel Forum first (GO TRAVSIG) and get tips from other members regarding places to stay and things to do.
Books on the Web- http://www.cs.cmu.edu:8001/Web/books.html
Just that, books on the web. This is a fascinating collection of books that are available in electronic form. It also serves as an excellent launch-pad for those interested in literature of any sort.
Technology and Trends
NASA- http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov
That's right, NASA has been online with CompuServe for a very long time. Now they are experimenting with the World-Wide Web too. The Hubble Space Telescope has been producing some incredible images to scientists -and- NASA has done a fantastic job releasing them to the online community. Visit NASA on the web, but stop in to CompuServe's Space/Astronomy Forums (GO SPACE) and you just might end-up talking to an astronaut in person!
Xerox - http://pubweb.parc.xerox.com
Xerox has always been an innovator, and their web site does not disappoint. If you decide to check out the above web link, be sure to visit the "Xerox PARC Map Viewer". This clever web site actually composes GIF maps of the world (on the fly) using mathematical geographic data. Click with your mouse and zoom in to astonishing detail. For online support Xerox maintains three different forums on the CompuServe Information Service. Visit the Xerox Link for Office Solutions, help with Production Printing, or Xerox Software (GO XEROX).
Novell- http://www.novell.com
Novell is one of the most popular destinations for technical surfers on CompuServe and on the World Wide Web. Access a helpful, searchable collection of programs at the above web site or on CompuServe, but to interact with the people who make it all happen, join CompuServe and GO NOVELL.
Civilization
Le WebLouvre- http://mistral.enst.fr/~pioch/louvre/
Quintessential Web -- This site provides a graphical tour of Paris and, of course, access to some of the worlds best art -- all from the comfort of your own home.
US House of Representatives- http://thomas.loc.gov/
Did you ever want to get your hands on the exact text of some legislation before the US Congress? Well it's all here. As part of the 104th US Congress' effort to involve the average citizen, the Thomas web server was inaugurated. Check it out, then get onto CompuServe and tell your representative what you think. CompuServe's CongressGRAMs are your connection to Washington, DC (GO CONGRESS). You can use it to look up your representative, then compose your thoughts and mail a hardcopy straight to her/his office.
The White House- http://www.whitehouse.gov
That's right, the White House is online too. In fact, the U.S. Vice President Al Gore was one of the earliest and most enthusiastic supporters of the concept of accessible, global online communications. You can visit their web page for a tour of the grounds and some fascinating information about the first family, but then log onto CompuServe and communicate directly with White House representatives via the White House Forum (GO WHITEHOUSE).
Enterprise
CareerMosaic- http://www.careermosaic.com/cm/
Looking for that perfect career opportunity? Visit CareerMosaic on the web: a good collection of career and job opportunity related information. For a more complete Job Search, visit E-Span on CompuServe (GO ESPAN) and search over 1,000 positions by geographical region or job category.
Goodyear "View from the Blimp"- http://www.goodyear.com
What's a tire manufacturer doing online? Quite a bit -- actually. Check-out their Site in CompuServe's Electronic Mall (GO GOODYEAR) -or- on the World Wide Web. Determine which tires are right for you. Find out about the care and feeding of your tires, and stay on top of tire wear. You can even explore the history of the Goodyear blimp.
Sony- http://www.sony.com
A very pretty web site - with all the information you could possibly want to know about the Sony Corporation. From entertainment to electronics. If you are in the market, though, stop by CompuServe's Consumer Electronics forums (GO CEFORUM) before you make any purchasing decision. The CEForum is your link to the experience of thousands of other CompuServe members who use and test a wide variety of consumer gadgets
From the AI Lab at MIT, here's a program to provide experimental stock market data for a selected number of stocks. To gain access to a lot more information, check into CompuServe's online financial services. Get company analysis from Standard & Poors (GO S&P), Dunn & Bradstreet (GO DUNS) and Disclosure (GO DISCLOSURE). Pull trend charts for any public stock on the NASDAQ/OTC, AMEX, NYSE, and more (GO TREND).
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