Fly Abroad
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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iTunes - GO - Apple's excellent music player & digital music collection in AAC format.
Pro-Music - GO - online music news & global directory of legal music sites.
Article on the Best Music Sites - GO - good overview of the status quo in music download sites from Fortune Magazine.
MusicMatch - GO - over 400,000+ songs - site in six languages.
Music Now - GO - 400,000+ artists - WMA.
Real - GO - 450,000+ Artists - WMA & AAC.
Launch - GO - discover cool new artists on Yahoo's music site.
Audio Lunchbox - GO - buy & sell independent music.
Find Sounds - GO - search the web for sound effects & musical instrument samples.
SoundsOnline - GO - source for royalty-free sounds.
Sound Effects - GO - sound effects, movie sounds, free samples & more.
SoundShopper.com - GO - popular source of royalty free music.
BigFishAudio.com - GO - sample libraries & loops.
Free Music Downloads - GO - from Sony Music.
iMusic - GO - free music downloads, MP3's, music chat & more.
Partners in Rhyme - GO - free sound effects & royalty free music.
Sound Library - GO - links to more free sound sample libraries & sound utilities.
| > Digital Audio Formats & Surround Sound |
WMA - GO - Windows Media Audio - 24 bit 96Khz multi-channel sound.
AAC - GO - Advanced Audio Codec - audio standard for MPEG-4. Apple iTunes AAC encoder is currently the leader in AAC codec quality having won recent AAC listening tests.
DVD-Audio - GO - nice introduction to DVD-Audio (24 bit 96 Khz) & a comparison with SACD, includes links to more DVD-Audio resources.
SACD - GO - high resolution multi channel audio format from Sony.
About HDCD - GO - HDCD encodes 20 bits of audio data compared to the normal 16 bit CD format.
FLAC - GO - free lossless audio codec.
DTS - GO - Digital Theatre Sound (20 bit audio) is the high end sound format found on lots of top movies.
Dolby - GO - Dolby Audio (18 bit format) is an almost universal format for surround sound & movie applications.
WinAmp - GO - very popular MP3 player for PCs.
Musicmatch Jukebox - GO - play music, listen to online radio, burn CD's & manage your audio files with this top music player. Site in six languages.
RIM 456 - GO - resources & links to multichannel sound formats, DTS, Dolby, THX, SACD vs DVD-A, digital audio & more.
| > Pro Digital Audio Hardware & Software |
Apple - GO - the Apple G5 Power Mac with dual 64 bit processors is the most advanced digital audio technology platform available today. Lousy Manual.
Motu - GO - plug a Motu 828 firewire audio interface into your Power Mac G5 & drive it with Digital Performer 4 to create the world's best digital audio recording studio. Play with 50+ tracks of 24 bit audio in surround sound.
Korg - GO - check out the Korg Triton Music Workstation - an amazing piece of high end audio technology producing an infinite variety of digital soundscapes.
VoiceOne - GO - new generation of innovative voice modeling technology from TC-Helicon.
iPod - GO - market leading portable music player - uses AAC audio format.
DigiDesign - GO - industry standard digital audio equipment.
Cubase - GO - top end digital audio software.
RME - GO - more pro quality digital audio gear.
Exotic Audio - GO - photos & info on exotic audio gear you will not see elsewhere.
| > Top Digital Music Sites & Links |
SoundStage - GO - good quality magazine for high end audio & music.
Pro Audio Review - GO - pro audio gear & tech reviews.
Computer Generated Music - GO - Yahoo guide to computer generated music.
Digital Audio Info - GO - links to assist those involved with audio editing & CD recording.
Digital Domain - GO - premiere source of information & articles on digital audio recording & mastering.
Computer Sound - GO - clear introduction to the topics of noise & distortion in digital recording.
Tips on Transferring LPs to CDR - GO - good selection of tips & tricks to use when buring your record collection to CD.
Audiophile Links - GO - articles & links for Hi-Fi fans.
EntertainmentLink - GO - links to music festivals, resources for musicians, E-zines & music lyrics.
Music Links - GO - top music links from the open directory project.
Flush Animation with Flash
Links to some of the best Flash developer resource sites.
| > Top Flash Sites |
Flash Central - GO - Flash developers group, galleries, demos & resources.
FlashKit - GO - huge collection of resources, tools & tips for Flash designers.
Flash Resources - GO - from the Open Directory Project.
FlashEasy - GO - Flash resources, templates & cool sites.
Flash Developer Links - GO - Macromedia list of top Flash resources.
WebMasters Flash Resources - GO -
Action Script - GO - Flash tutorials & library, flash movies, books & forums.
Flash Guru - GO - top Flash site links, developer sites, games & comics, Flash FAQ, top 10 & tips.
Cool Home Pages - GO - Flash sites & links.
Flash Vista - GO - Flash links directory.
Flash Circle - GO - Flash articles, scripts & coding tips.
Flash Magazine - GO - Flash articles, news, resources, newsletter, people in the scene.
Brainbench Test Center - GO - free Flash 4 competency testing.
FlashWizards - GO - a pictorial archive of Flash enhanced websites, source for inspiration & entertainment.
World Best Flash - GO - Flash banner design from the World Best Network & MindPrints Studio.
Flash Pro - GO - cool Flash sites, tutorials & resources for Flash animators.
Flash Outlet - GO - Flash developers & interactive services.
FlashMove - GO - Flash resources, top sites, actionscripts, Flash source files, animation & community.
Mandala - GO - just an amazing little 2k Flash movie from @dver@ctive.
Digital Vision - GO - pushing the limits of Flash design, free Flash files, Flash games & applications.
Macromedia - GO - many of the sites listed here use Macromedia's Flash to produce great visual effects in tiny file sizes.
sci-technology
Links to some of the best science & technology web sites.
| > Science & Technology |
Scirus - GO - speciality search engine for scientific literature.
Science & Technology News Network - GO - fascinating science news & in-depth articles on general science, the environment, genetics, space, health & technology.
UNESCO/ICSU Conference on Science - GO - official World Conference on Science Web site.
Astrobiology at NASA - GO - searching for the origins, distribution & future of life in the universe.
EurekaAlert - GO - recent postings by research institutions & scientific organizations.
Science Magazine - GO - highly respected scientific journal.
Science Daily - GO - breaking news & the latest in scientific research.
Nature - GO - international weekly journal of science, includes science update.
How Things Work - GO - useful science site built around intriguing questions.
Popular Science - GO - fuel for the curious mind.
Scientific American - GO - science news, resources & reviews.
New Scientist - GO - good quality science news, articles & reports.
NICEM - GO - national information center for educational & training media - films, audio, DVD, kits & more.
Closer To Truth - GO - wonderful minds deliberating the deeper issues of life & our times.
Beyond 2000 - GO - window on the future.
Great Thinkers & Visionaries - GO - big bunch of troublemakers.
K2K - GO - explore the amazing world of "mysterious mutli-flavored neutrinos" at the Long Baseline Neutrino Oscillation Experiment.
The Neurosciences Institute - GO - shedding light on the most complex "self organizing" system in the known universe - your brain.
PhysicsWeb - GO - latest physics news & information.
Technology Review - GO - MIT's magazine of innovation.
Mad Scientist Network - GO - get your questions answered by the collective cranium of a bunch of mad scientists, run some crazy experiments or browse the collection of oddities.
The Why Files - GO - learn the science behind the news.
AAAS - GO - American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Discovery Online - GO - rich site full of news & articles about human behavior, history, planet earth, space, tech issues & much more.
Smithsonian Magazine - GO - read the magazine, explore art, science & history - vsee the image gallery & visit the kid's castle.
Discover Magazine - GO - science news, web picks, feature stories & NeuroQuest mini lessons on how the mind & brain work.
The Invention Dimension - GO - MIT's invention resources include The Inventor's Handbook, video library, Inventor of the Week, awards program & a tons of toys for gadget fanatics.
The Science Museum - GO - rich entertaining & educational exhibits from the London Science Museum.
Significant Event Imagery - GO - stunning satellite images of the world's big events.
Exploratorium - GO - museum of science, art & human perception.
Scanning Electron Microscope - GO - take a unique microscopic look at the world or browse the archive of magnificent magnifications.
Explore Science - GO - great demonstration of the usefulness of interactivity in science education.
Try Science- GO - fun science experiments for kids, in six languages.
Public Library of Science - GO - promoting free access to the world's scientific & medical literature.
| > Space |
NASA - GO - simply breathtaking accomplishments from this group - they can (& do) take your browser where "no browser has gone before" - & they do it nearly every day. The real time active tracking & video links with current spaceflights should not be missed.
Chandra X-Ray Observatory - GO - gateway to the hot universe of black holes, exploding stars & Galaxy clusters - untangling some of the deepest mysteries in the universe. Great education resources & quality galleries.
Hubble Space Telescope - GO - beautiful images of our universe being born, multimedia, interactive fun & games, Hubble facts & figures.
Imagine the Universe - GO - get the lowdown about our universe in a clear & concise format. Ask your burning cosmic questions, or just sit back & view the great videos of the heavens.
Space.com - GO - reflect on heavenly news, play games, watch videos, track missions & launches, join a community search for extraterrestrial lifeforms.
Solar System Simulator - GO - view the universe from any point of view with this spyglass on the cosmos.
Windows to the Universe - GO - fun & different site about earth & space presented at three levels catering for beginning space cadet, intermediate solar system captain & advanced deep space commander types.
Astronomy Picture of the Day - GO - simple site with daily "pin up photos" for astronomers - with picture bios & links for further research. Archives of specific subjects such as black holes & spiral galaxies.
Ask Dr Universe - GO - the world's most curious cat answers kid's questions about the universe. Dr. Universe answers some of life's most confounding questions.
Bad Astronomy - GO - correcting science myths & solving some puzzling science questions.
The Nine Planets - GO - multimedia tour of the solar system.
Solar System Live - GO - view the universe from any time point or position with this interactive tool - also an earth & moon viewer.
Home Planet Tracking Software - GO - astronomy & satellite tracking package.
EarthRise - GO - large database of photos of the earth from the past 15 years.
Non-Messier Objects Database - GO - images of deep space objects.
| > Planet Earth |
eNature - GO - bringing nature to life.
The Living Edens - GO - derived from the PBS series of the same name, this site transports you to the pristine undisturbed corners of the world - full of geographical information & wildlife profiles.
Environment News Network - GO - global environment issues, legislative & judicial decisions, demonstrations, conferences. Also tips on becoming an Earth-Smart consumer & making businesses more sustainable.
Ocean Planet - GO - An underwater tour of the Pacific Ocean - based on real data - created by NASA scientists for the Ocean Planet Exhibit.
Sea & Sky - GO - nicely presented resources taking a deep look at the oceans & skies - information provided in different levels to best match audience needs.
Exploring the Environment- GO - Earth Science modules that use satellite imagery & solution-based learning methodology as tools for students to investigate environmental problems.
Transcendent Nature - GO - exquisite photography & nature imagery.
EcoWorld - GO - global environmental community.
Wildlife Photography - GO - nature & landscape photography. Learn about our natural world through the inner vision of nature photographer Gary D.Tonhouse.
Encylopedia of the Atmospheric Environment
- GO - good source of information on a range of atmospheric issues, including weather, climate, pollution, acid rain, global warming & ozone depletion.
Co2 Science Magazine - GO - center for the study of carbon dioxide & global change.
| > Fractal Art |
Mandelbrot Set Explorer - GO - create your own fractal art.
Fractal Movie Archive - GO - big fractal collection.
Basin Pictures - GO - more art of chaos.
Freeware Fractal Generator - GO - from the Stone Soup team.
shoppy on netting
Links to some of the best quality shopping websites, luxury, fashion & consumer support groups.
| > Quality Reviews & Consumer Services |
Consumer Reports - GO - webzine of the Consumers Union - dedicated "to test, inform & protect" consumers.
Ethical Consumer - GO - reporting on the social & environmental records of the companies behind the brand names.
Consumer Guide - GO - expert product reviews, information & tools.
Gomez - GO - quality scorecards & e-commerce ratings.
GoodExperience.com - GO - monitoring the online customer experience.
Better Business Bureau - GO - US consumer guidance & dispute resolution service.
econsumer.gov - GO - consortium of government agencies assisting consumers with cross-border ecommerce complaints.
Top Ten Dot Cons - GO - exposing the worst Internet scams & cons.
Internet Fraud Watch - GO - US national fraud information center.
| > Shopping & Retail Services |
MySimon - GO - shopping bot compares product & prices from around the web.
Auction Watch - GO - fully integrated auction solution.
BizRate - GO - store ratings from e-commerce customers, product, price & quality comparisons.
Consumer Search - GO - product reviews & reports.
| > Web Retailers & Online Shopping |
Amazon.com - GO - amazing success by this group is inspirational to retailers worldwide.
Ebay - GO - best online auction site - changing conventional retail wisdom & enjoying high popularity.
Apple - GO - the amazing 64 bit G5 Power Mac is currently the world's best personal computing technology.
Nordstrom - GO - clothing & fashion retailer with "top customer experience" ranking from Forrestor Research.
Toys R Us - GO - top online toy retailer in association with Amazon.
Barnes & Noble - GO - huge online bookshop.
CDNow - GO - buy from a massive collection of CD's, make your own custom CD, or read the latest music news.
Buy.com - GO - highly rated Internet superstore.
Borders - GO - top quality online bookstore.
Baby Center - GO - comprehensive baby resources.
OverStock - GO - pick up a bargain from this clearing house for failed online merchants.
| > Luxury Brands & Quality Retailers |
LVMH - GO - one of the world's leading luxury product groups - top quality brands, elegance, & product excellence.
Richemont - GO - Swiss luxury goods, top brands including Cartier, MontBlanc, Piaget & more.
Cartier - GO - Famous French watchmakers & Jewwlers.
Dior - GO - prestige perfumery, fashion & accessories.
Gucci - GO - fashion, accessories & luxury goods.
Tiffany & Co. - GO - respected New York house of style for fine jewelry & precious gems.
Saks Inc. - GO - luxury goods from quality brands.
Neiman Marcus - GO - quality giftware from prestigious labels.
Birks & Sons - GO - Canada's premier designer & wholesaler of fine jewellery, silverware & gifts.
Ashford - GO - watches, jewels & gifts.
Eluxury - GO - mixed luxury goods.
Blue Nile - GO - diamonds & jewels.
Ice - GO - jewels for every budget.
Sharper Image - GO - accessories & fine giftware.
The Body Shop - GO - setting new standards in ethical business practices.
Barneys - GO - New York style.
Perry Ellis International - GO - quality lifestyle & clothing brands - see also Munsingwear & Ping Collection.
| > Top Fashion Sites |
CFDA - GO - council of fashion designers of America - top fashion awards.
Giorgio Armani - GO - top fashion stylists with beautiful website.
Yigal-Azrouel - GO - fashion style & refined website elegance.
First View - GO - reports from the latest shows in Milan, Paris, London & New York.
World Media Fashion - GO - global fashion news.
hint - GO - hint fashion magazine.
Show Studio - GO - live fashion broadcasts.
FashionUK - GO - designer interviews, fashion shoots, trend reports & tips on street style.
Fashion File - GO - browse the portfolios of thousands of models & photographers.
London Fashion Week - GO - latest UK collections.
Paul Smith - GO - fashion designer & retailer - cool commercial site.
LookOnline - GO - New York fashion industry coverage - who's who in fashion.
Style.com - GO - view a range of top fashion collections, keep up with the fashion biz, the people & the latest trends.
Bruno Versaci - GO - online portfolio of fashion & model photography.
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