I don't read as much as I would like, but I do like the idea. So here are some sites that might inspire you to do a little more reading.
LibriVox: A lot of the time I get my reading through audiobooks rented from the library. At this site, you can listen to books (in the public domain) online. Books are read by people like you and me and you can volunteer to read for this site.
Bartleby.com: You can find public domain books to read online or tons of other literary aides on this site including encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.
Planet PDF: Free PDF eBooks (in the public domain).
BookCrossing: People leave books in public places on purpose and list them here for you to find!
What Should I Read Next?: Type in the name of a book you like and it will recommend other books you may like.
The American Scholar: Selected articles from The American Scholar magazine.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Movies and other Media entertainment
I like to watch Movies. And TV. Here are some sites to help you figure out what to watch next.
FilmAffinity: Rate and find recommendations for Movies. I think a lot of non-US people use this site since I seem to match with only Spanish movie watchers.
MovieLens: Rate and find recommendations for Movies. This site is run by the University of Minnesota. It seems to come up with some very obscure recommendations.
Sourcelight: This is my favorite movie recommendation site. It has been the most accurate so far in my opinion.
Listen to a Movie: Once you've figured out something to watch and can't wait to get home, you can listen to it at this site. Great if you're at work. Better if you've actually seen the movie and know what it looks like. Then you know what's going on while listening to it.
FilmAffinity: Rate and find recommendations for Movies. I think a lot of non-US people use this site since I seem to match with only Spanish movie watchers.
MovieLens: Rate and find recommendations for Movies. This site is run by the University of Minnesota. It seems to come up with some very obscure recommendations.
Sourcelight: This is my favorite movie recommendation site. It has been the most accurate so far in my opinion.
Listen to a Movie: Once you've figured out something to watch and can't wait to get home, you can listen to it at this site. Great if you're at work. Better if you've actually seen the movie and know what it looks like. Then you know what's going on while listening to it.
Horses
I love horses. I primarily ride dressage and plan to become a Grand Prix rider one day, although today I am still at Training Level. Here are some places I visit to get practice ideas as well as places I think are great if you are looking to adopt a horse.
Dressage Tests: This is a Canadian site, but they have all the dressage tests in the full test format. These are out of date currently, but the are still good to practice with. Just don't practice them for a show!
The British Horse Society: This is like Pony Club in Britain.
Elvenstar Horsemanship Manual: The Elvenstar Riding Academy has a great progression program.
NCDCTA: The North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association website.
The Chronicle of the Horse Giveaways Forum: Two of my favorite things - horses and freebies!
Articles from the Instructor: This is a list of horsemanship articles on the Certified Horsemanship Association page.
Classical Dressage Notebook: British site with great articles on the elements of dressage.
The Art of Classical Riding: Articles rated by level.
Horse Training Communication: This is on a gaited horses site, but has good information on the proper communication between horse and rider.
Horse Training Articles: Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre has a nice site with lots of helpful short horse training articles.
ClassicalDressage.com: Question & Answer Forum
The Horse Magazine: Articles, articles, articles. On Dressage, Eventing, Showjumping, Rider Fitness, Horsemandship, and Breeding/Nutrition.
Training for Endurance Riding: Not something I plan to do anytime soon, but have a slight interest in.
Straight from the Horse's Mouth: A site to get you acquainted with horses and help you find out if you're ready to own one.
Second Wind Adoption Program: Horse Adoption based in West Virginia.
MidAtlantic Horse Rescue: Horse Rescue & Adoption based in Maryland
Dressage Tests: This is a Canadian site, but they have all the dressage tests in the full test format. These are out of date currently, but the are still good to practice with. Just don't practice them for a show!
The British Horse Society: This is like Pony Club in Britain.
Elvenstar Horsemanship Manual: The Elvenstar Riding Academy has a great progression program.
NCDCTA: The North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association website.
The Chronicle of the Horse Giveaways Forum: Two of my favorite things - horses and freebies!
Articles from the Instructor: This is a list of horsemanship articles on the Certified Horsemanship Association page.
Classical Dressage Notebook: British site with great articles on the elements of dressage.
The Art of Classical Riding: Articles rated by level.
Horse Training Communication: This is on a gaited horses site, but has good information on the proper communication between horse and rider.
Horse Training Articles: Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre has a nice site with lots of helpful short horse training articles.
ClassicalDressage.com: Question & Answer Forum
The Horse Magazine: Articles, articles, articles. On Dressage, Eventing, Showjumping, Rider Fitness, Horsemandship, and Breeding/Nutrition.
Training for Endurance Riding: Not something I plan to do anytime soon, but have a slight interest in.
Straight from the Horse's Mouth: A site to get you acquainted with horses and help you find out if you're ready to own one.
Second Wind Adoption Program: Horse Adoption based in West Virginia.
MidAtlantic Horse Rescue: Horse Rescue & Adoption based in Maryland
Fun in the Kitchen
I like to cook. And I like to experiment with my cooking and try new recipes. Here are some of the sites I like to get new ideas from.
America's Test Kitchen: You may have seen this on public television.
Countrylife.net: A taste of the good life!
FoodieView: Recipe search
Feeding America: Not really usuable recipes, but really fun to look through! It's a collection of very old cookbooks.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC: Because I like to each so much, I like to help others who cannot enjoy the luxuries I do.
The Impulsive Buy: This a blog I discovered where this guy trys new products and writes about it for us to see. Many of the items he trys are food items, but there are also toiletries and other random stuff.
America's Test Kitchen: You may have seen this on public television.
Countrylife.net: A taste of the good life!
FoodieView: Recipe search
Feeding America: Not really usuable recipes, but really fun to look through! It's a collection of very old cookbooks.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC: Because I like to each so much, I like to help others who cannot enjoy the luxuries I do.
The Impulsive Buy: This a blog I discovered where this guy trys new products and writes about it for us to see. Many of the items he trys are food items, but there are also toiletries and other random stuff.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Nutrition, Diet, & Fitness
I want to live to be 100. In order to do that, I know I need to keep my body in good shape and eat well. Below are some sites I like to visit that help me do that.
Mayo Clinic: Create your own personal page and get articles relevant to you.
Nutrition Action Healthletter: I like to read the "Brand Name Rating" sections. No advertising and no pop-ups.
The Diet Detective: Blog-style site with good information about nutrition and diet. Heavy advertising and no pop-ups.
The World's Healthiest Foods: Can view foods by nutrient ranking, which is my favorite. Also has receipes and good information about how to eat healthy. No advertising and no pop-ups.
The Glycemic Index: The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Site created by the University of Sydney, Australia. No advertising and no pop-ups.
Nutrition Information Services: This site lists nutrition information for the menus of many fast food restaurants. Minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
The Diet Channel: Reviews all the diets out there - and there are a ton! Also provides great information about health and nutrition.
Yoga Journal: Excerpt from an article of yoga poses to lengthen the spine.
Sit & Get Fit: I don't know about you, but my job has me sitting around all day. This article from the Well and Healthy Woman magazine page has some exercises I can do in my chair.
My Daily Yoga: Yoga moves you can do at your desk. Minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
Mayo Clinic: Create your own personal page and get articles relevant to you.
Nutrition Action Healthletter: I like to read the "Brand Name Rating" sections. No advertising and no pop-ups.
The Diet Detective: Blog-style site with good information about nutrition and diet. Heavy advertising and no pop-ups.
The World's Healthiest Foods: Can view foods by nutrient ranking, which is my favorite. Also has receipes and good information about how to eat healthy. No advertising and no pop-ups.
The Glycemic Index: The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Site created by the University of Sydney, Australia. No advertising and no pop-ups.
Nutrition Information Services: This site lists nutrition information for the menus of many fast food restaurants. Minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
The Diet Channel: Reviews all the diets out there - and there are a ton! Also provides great information about health and nutrition.
Yoga Journal: Excerpt from an article of yoga poses to lengthen the spine.
Sit & Get Fit: I don't know about you, but my job has me sitting around all day. This article from the Well and Healthy Woman magazine page has some exercises I can do in my chair.
My Daily Yoga: Yoga moves you can do at your desk. Minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
Coupons, Freebies, & Bargains
I love free stuff. Who doesn't? Below are some of my favorite sites where you can find web coupons, sign up for free stuff, and other various bargains I personally enjoy.
RetailMeNot.com: I LOVE this site. You just type in the website you want to find discounts for, and it pulls up everything it can find. It also rates how well the codes actually work - rated by actual users. You can rate the codes too, as well as contribute coupon codes in a flash. VERY minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
Shopping Bargains: I like this site because it is well laid out and easy to navigate. Minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
Wal-Mart Free Samples: This is the best free sample site I have ever come across. It doesn't get any easier than this. Just fill out your mailing address and the sample is on the way. You don't even have to give them an e-mail address if you don't want to. The samples change about once a month. No advertising and no pop-ups.
Mommy Savers: This site says it's for Moms on a budget, but regular people on a budget can use it too. You just have to wade through the offers a little more carefully. Decent amount of advertising and no pop-ups.
The Dollar Stretcher: This is a comprensive site for those looking to live frugally and/or on a budget. Decent amount of advertising and no pop-ups.
RetailMeNot.com: I LOVE this site. You just type in the website you want to find discounts for, and it pulls up everything it can find. It also rates how well the codes actually work - rated by actual users. You can rate the codes too, as well as contribute coupon codes in a flash. VERY minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
Shopping Bargains: I like this site because it is well laid out and easy to navigate. Minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
Wal-Mart Free Samples: This is the best free sample site I have ever come across. It doesn't get any easier than this. Just fill out your mailing address and the sample is on the way. You don't even have to give them an e-mail address if you don't want to. The samples change about once a month. No advertising and no pop-ups.
Mommy Savers: This site says it's for Moms on a budget, but regular people on a budget can use it too. You just have to wade through the offers a little more carefully. Decent amount of advertising and no pop-ups.
The Dollar Stretcher: This is a comprensive site for those looking to live frugally and/or on a budget. Decent amount of advertising and no pop-ups.
Hairstyling
Need some new ideas to take with you on your next trip to the hair salon? Visit www.hairstyleswatch.com. This site stays very current on the latest styles and what celebrities are wearing on their heads these days. They also have a section on how to style some of these celeb's looks. Minimal advertising and no pop-ups.
Celebrity Hairstyles by TheHairStyler.com. Very comprehensive list of celebrity hairstyles for both women and men. Very up to date. It will even show you how to style one hairstyle of most celebrities different styles for free.
Beauty and the Bath is a site I like to visit to get new ideas for hairstyles. Some of them seem a bit out of date, but every now and then I run across one I love. They also have a section where you can do your own color anlaysis and face shape. Heavy advertising and no pop-ups.
Celebrity Hairstyles by TheHairStyler.com. Very comprehensive list of celebrity hairstyles for both women and men. Very up to date. It will even show you how to style one hairstyle of most celebrities different styles for free.
Beauty and the Bath is a site I like to visit to get new ideas for hairstyles. Some of them seem a bit out of date, but every now and then I run across one I love. They also have a section where you can do your own color anlaysis and face shape. Heavy advertising and no pop-ups.
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