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August 99 to July 2000

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Herein, you will find one of the greatest collections of links dealing with the time frame from the mid 60s to the mid 70s, covering the hippy movement and the ideals and directions of the "counterculture" . Some links are just thrown in because I feel they somehow relate to the time from.

Please note, that some links may have become inactive over the time frame in which this newsletter has been produced.

Volume 3

August 99 - September 99 - October 99 - November 99
December 99 - January 2000 - February 2000 - March 2000
April 2000 - May 2000 - June 2000 - July 2000

August '99 Links

• Scrawl.org - This is an interesting WebZine with a lot of current material.
  

• UBL.COM - UBL.com is part of the ARTISTdirect network. Find your favorite Artists, MP3s, Official Merchandise, Contests, Ticket Giveaways and more.
  
  Great music connection site.

• art channel
  UNIVERSAL PLATFORM
  Visual, Graphic, Experimental,
  Tribal & Other Arts
  
  Great site for the arts.

• Biocorp USA - Helping to eliminate the Polyethylene Bag.
  Spread the Word.

• Worm Digest - Going to Montana to raise some earthworms....
  Learn all about these little critters at this site. I have been raising a few myself.

• Under the Western Sky - a webzine for the west, and beyond
  This unique monthly Webzine is for the entire Western U.S. and beyond! Under the Western Sky... is your gateway to astronomy and much more on the Web.

• SpokenWar
  Poetry with a bite
  No Banners, No Bios, No Bull....
  Poetry with an edge
  All Audio, in Real Audio
  
  *Moderator's Comments*
  I have mentioned SpokenWar before, but now the audio version is here and it's real cool - Check it out!

• Circlemakers - Beautiful Site about crop circles - well worth the trip.

• Aether - with the tongue of a serpent and the heart of a saint
  
  Wonderful poetry and art.

September '99 Links

• Amnesty International On-Line - Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards.  In particular, Amnesty International campaigns to free all prisoners of conscience; ensure fair and prompt trials for political prisoners; abolish the death penalty, torture and other cruel treatment of prisoners; end political killings and "disappearances"; and oppose human rights abuses by opposition groups.
  
  

• Rain Forest Action Network
  Their Mission:
  The Rainforest Action Network works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.

• AMP
  Alternate Music Press
  There are almost 500 reviews covering the latest acoustic, ambient, bluegrass, classical, Celtic, world music, jazz, fusion, avant garde releases, and dozens of interviews with some of the most influential musician/composers of the last decade.

• THE HALCYON
  COSMOPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT
  INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AWARENESS
  HUMANISTIC, TRANSPERSONAL AND QUANTUM PSYCHOLOGY
  
  Sorry, but I really couldn't figure this one out but I did find it very interesting.

• MP3 Search Engine Site - Just as it says.

• The Human Brain: A Mystery to Itself - This site is designed to be a fun, simple, and an interactive environment where any one around the world can learn about the human brain.

• Medicinal Herbs Homepage - From this site you will find information on medicinal herbs and how to use them. You can learn to grow herbs, harvest and dry them. You can learn to make your own infusions, decoctions and oils and how to use them to cure many illnesses - and more.

• Pop Culture and Counter Culture of the Atomic Age - Just see site - so many links, so little time.

• Jack Kerouac's Heavenly Lane - Read about the Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac and his contemporaries of the 1950's and 1960's literary culture.

• 1st Encounters - 1st Encounters, an on-line gallery of artwork that will amuse, amaze, and sometimes terrify.

October '99 Links

• Allspirit - This is a place where you can refresh your spirit. Take the time to explore the site, as there is a lot of wonderful poetry and many quotations. May it will you on your spiritual journey.

• World Peace Prayer Society   - May Peace Prevail on Earth - Join in the Universal Prayer
  Contributed by John Batt johnbatt@wavecom.net

• Free Loop - An Inspiration Gathering/Exuding Year on the Road in a 1963 VW Art Bus!!
  
• ÉLAN MICHAELS - ...Music of peace, tranquillity, and spirituality for alternative healing...

• Leonid Meteor Storm
  The Leonid Meteor Storm is coming again!
  Get outside between November 16th to the 18th to see another wonderful natural spectacle.
  
  Here are few links to check out:
  Drop In: http://www.spaceconnection.com/leonids/
  Drop In: http://medicine.wustl.edu/~kronkg/leonids.html
  Drop In: http://www.arm.ac.uk/leonid/

November '99 Links

• That 70s Show - Not sure if there any fans of that crazy 'The 70s Show' out there, but here's a cool place to start if you are.

• The Grand Illusions - This site is for the inquiring mind. With optical illusions, scientific toys, visual effects, and even a little magic I particularly enjoyed this one: Pinwheel

• E-Music.com - Sample and download alternative, rock hip hop, jazz, blues and more. By the song or album, get some hot mp3 files at this great site.

• Humor....
  The Ultimate Poseur Sport Utility Page - The only SUV satire page on the web!
  Please check this out before you go out and get yourself one of those SUV things.

• Austin Cyber Limits - This site is the web home of the popular PPS TV program, Austin City Limits. This site provides the history of the show and provides descriptions of the performers, past and present. You will also be able to see who will be appearing in future episodes.

• Just a couple of links to brighten up you day!
  Drop In: http://www.always-safe.com/dance.html
  Drop In: http://www.whoohoo.net/flower/

• Wallpaper Factory - A wonderful collection of very nice wallpapers for your desktop.

• The Yoga Site - An eclectic collection of yoga connections. Find teachers in  your area, learn the different positions, find a yoga retreat plus much more at this site.

December '99 Links

• HIPPIE DAYS, HIPPIE WAYS
  Where Did It Lead Me?
  Here is a very nice story from Pari, who also has the Hippy Newsletter. This is a pleasant read - enjoy.

• Tattoos.com - Ah, it must be about tattoos...
  Someday, I will get a nice little Mr. Natural done - until then it's fun to check out some of the wild body art being done.

• Equinox Light Show At
  THE PATHFINDER - AN ANCIENT AMERICAN CALENDAR
  Learn about archaeoastronomy, a relatively new field of academic study that investigates how the ancients applied astronomy in their lives, as well as in their art and architecture.
  
  Also learn about different styles of petroglyphs, or rock carvings, that are found in the Purgatoire Valley of southeastern Colorado area, including abstract, representational, calendrical, parallel lines, and what may be epigraphic inscriptions in Old World scripts.
  
  Cool Stuff...

• JIMI - A nice site dedicated to Jimi Hendrix. Drop back to the main page at http://www.soul-patrol.com/ and see the other goodies.

• Poster Planet - This is your source for concert posters by your favorite bands & artists. These folks specialize in representing concert poster artists.

• Crumb Stuff
  Just had to throw in a few Crumb links this issue.
  Crumb inspired postcards
  presenting... r. crumb in all his deranged glory!
  Another Robert Crumb Page Forum

January 2000 Links

• One Day In Peace - Peace on Earth, ONE DAY at a time
  
• Vietnam Wall Org - Least they not be forgotten! Do a virtual rubbing and/or send a postcard.
  
• True Path Walkers - Some very nice graphics, ideals, and a wonderful place to kick-back and enjoy. Worth the trip!

• Psychedeliscope - Hmmmmmmmm, just have to check this one out.

• Historical Places of the Civil Rights Movement - Learn about the important people and places dealing with the Civil Rights Movement.

• Radio Woodstock - Everyone knows the best ROCK comes from Woodstock!

• SETI@home - SETI@home is a scientific experiment that harnesses the power of hundreds of thousands of Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data. There's a small but captivating possibility that your computer will detect the faint murmur of a civilization beyond Earth.
  
  Please help find the little green men that keep waking me up in the middle of the night.

February 2000 Links

• Anagram Fun - Fun place to visit - just type in a few words and set a few parameters and see the results. I typed in "Peace On Earth" and got back 307 anagrams. My favorite was, "no ape teacher"

• AVA - The Spirit of Walking - Share the spirit of walking with the clubs and walkers of the American Volkssport Association. Meet friends, walk scenic trails and improve your physical and mental health with a natural, accessible, and low-stress activity.
  
  Ok, so walking is good for you.. hummmm. I know I need to get out and do more of this.

• Recycler's World
  In their own words...
  "Recycler's World was established as a world wide trading site for information related to secondary or recyclable commodities, by-products, used & surplus items or materials."
  
  This site has tons of info for the serious recycle folks. My daughter keeps reminding me that I need to take recycling more to heart. Will see what I can do.

• Emerald Coast Geodesics - Nice location to learn and buy a geodesic dome. I have had a fascination for domes since my high school years where I helped put a couple together. This is good place to learn a bit more about domes and their construction.
  
  There is just something special about laying back and exploring the geometric patterns inside a dome.

• Wrybread.com - Not real sure how to describe this sight, so I guess I won't. Strange but in a nice way.

• cyberbuss.com - What the HELL is post-modern anyway?
  Let me know if you get to Buss Romps.

March 2000 Links

• The Official International Earth Day Site - April 22nd is coming faster than you think - ok, think about this big blue and brown ball flying through space.. with all these humans running around making a mess, and .... well anyway this is an anniversary that we all need to be mindful about and do our part to help preserve this space - it's the only one we have.
• While you are at it, you might as well visit this place too.

• Earth Day 2000 - Learn the history of Earth Day. Get your Organizer's Guide to see what you can do to help celebrate Earth Day in your community. And when you have figured that out, you can Add Your Event and let them know how folks in your town are celebrating Earth Day!

• Megalithic Mysteries: A Photographic Guide by Andy Burnham
  Follow Andy on a tour of standing stones, stone circles and stone rows that are some of the most mysterious features of the British landscape.
  
  Capture a few of the wonderful pictures and use as your desktop wallpaper. Cool Stuff Here!

• GREEN - Grassroots Environmental Effectiveness Network
  Their Mission Statement
  
  GREEN's mission is to promote grassroots organizing and citizen empowerment by providing the information, skills, and training necessary for citizens to protect and restore wildlife and wildlands throughout North America.
  
  What an ambitious project - maybe there is something you can do?

• Worlds Largest 3D Animated Smiley! - I haven't had the time to totally research this claim, but it is the biggest one I have ever seen on my 17 inch monitor. Be sure to click the link under the one that shows up first.

• Cultures on the Edge - CULTURES ON THE EDGE is an on-line magazine dedicated to open dialogue and increasing global awareness about unique segments of humanity.
  
  The gallery at this site is well worth the trip. Learn more about cultures on the Edge.

• Traditional Herbal & Plant Knowledge, Identifications - Wow, tons of herbal information. Great site to learn more about herbs and their uses. Great research info and many fine links.

• Inner Peace Quotations Post Cards - Ah, this is something we all need - send some pretty and inspirational postcards to your friends.

April 2000 Links

• Whirlwind Studios
  Perhaps you looking for a flute, or just want to know more about them, this wonderful site covers Native American Flutes and Art.

• Proposition One
  Proposition One is a grassroots movement for disarmament of nuclear weapons and the conversion of the nuclear and other arms industries to provide for human and environmental needs. You can even sign this petition on-line.

• Prisoners of Karma
  A Story by
  Suvimalee Karunaratna
  
  whew! enjoy...

• Why did the chicken cross the road?
  That one unanswered question.
  
  Some very strong thinking from some of the best such as Gary Larson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Heisenberg, & Albert Einstein.

• Guitaradio.com
  Mo music, mo music - Check it out - login in as a guest.

• Powers of Ten
  View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth. Then move through space towards the Earth in single... you just have to check this out for yourself.

• PeaceTribes
  Peace is always a good thing - this an interesting site worth the visit.

• The MORNINGSTAR Ranch Homepage
  At this site, you will find links and articles Dealing With Morningstar Ranch. The Most Notorious 60's Commune ever. And much more!

• Lord of the Rings
  For all you J.R.R. Tolkien's fans, here are a few links to the new up-coming movie by the same name.

The Movie - The Fans - And check out the books!

• Alonso G. Smith - Satiric Social Surrealist
  A very cool gallery by the famous San Francisco Bay area painter, Alonso G. Smith. Very nice!

• Laughing Squid
  And more underground art and culture from San Francisco and beyond.

• Live365.com
  Listen to thousands of stations, broadcast your own Internet radio station, interact with other listeners, DJs and artists.

• National Public Radio
  Tune in, drop out, a a whatever, public radio is better now than it has ever been!
  
  My local NPR website

May 2000 Links

• RideBoard
  Here is great site for matching riders with rides. There are also great tools to plan your next traveling adventure. Nice site,  could be better than just stickin' your thumb in the air and  hoping that your next ride will be a safe one.

• Enlightenment.Com™
  "It's an Experience"
  This is a site you could fall into and never come out. Please click on the link _What is Enlightenment? _ and find out just what this site is all about - enjoy!

• Alternative Culture Magazine
  This site is a review of natural alternatives for a creative living culture. Featured topics include, Nature, Nutrition,
  Alternative Income, Book Reviews, Drumming, Hypertext Literature, and Spirituality.

• Castles of Wales
  If you dig castles like I do, then you will enjoy a nice little visit to this site.

• THE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT
  "Does Everybody Secure Their Quality of Life . . .
  Within the Means of Nature?"
  
  See how big your footprint is and how you can make it smaller.

• JSBeads.com
  All things beads.

• Keep Nature Natural
  A campaign for labeling and establishment of safety standards for genetically engineered foods.
  
  Consumers have a right to choice. Find out what's going on, and how you can get involved. A joint project of Citizens For Health, The Center For Food Safety, and Sustain.

• RadioDestiny Network
  Become a net radio DJ!
  
  So, you always wanted to be a DJ, play your favorite music, tell the world how you feel about every possible feeling you have, and inform the masses about the joys of owning a hamster, well this looks like a nice free way to give it a try.
  
  If you start your own station, please let us know so we can check it out.

• Environment News Service
  Great reading for top environmental stories and for a greener tomorrow.

• VillageStreet Music Blvd
  Discover VillageStreet Music Blvd Features a "SpotLight Artist" that has already achieved critical acclaim but is still obscure to many of us. We offer a free emal & community w/forums for our members, updated music industry news, current MP3 news, listen to featured music, Rolling Stone, Woodstock Radio, great links to deserving sites,free offers and more.
  
  ENJOY!!...and Welcome...Keep on Truckin' Revisited!

June 2000 Links

• THE POSTER PAD
  This is my foray into the world of e-commerce - please visit my poster site and check out the cool and growing list of posters that I now have available on-line.
  
  While you are here, click on the radio antenna in the upper left hand corner and jam while you surf. There are 7 pre-set channels and if you need more, there are over 200+ more available. ENJOY!

• Backpacker
  The Backpacker provides accurate, useful, in-depth, and engaging content about wilderness travel, primarily foot-based and in North America. They support programs, policies, and behavior that encourage protection of our current wilderness areas and well-considered designation of new ones. They are committed to display the highest quality of compelling photographs and inspiring stories.
  
  Contains some full-text articles from the print version.
  
  Thanks Cynthia!

• American Forests
  Their Mission, should you choose to accept it.. is to help people improve the environment with trees and forests.

• Regeneration, Now!
  Wow! don't be scared by this wacky whatever it is... a cross between Blair Witch and about 10 other zany murder, who-done-it mysteries.

• Toshi Station
  This is a very interesting site - check out the FUNK 101 icon near the bottom. Get some good info on blues and soul.
  
  Thanks HMC!

• Non-Toxic Times Vol. 1 No. 8
  A couple of headlines....
  
  It's Elementary, My Dear Watson-There's No Such Thing As "Good" Chlorine...
  
  News You Can Use: Has Someone Been Genetically Playing With Your Food?
  
  Great reading!

• Old Hippie's Groovy Site
  All Things Hippie - A grouping of hippie-related only sites on the web.

July 2000 Links

• The CIA and Vietnam
  More B.S. - interesting reading if you can handle it.

• The Sixties POP Diary
  -From the Website-
  The sixties pop diary is primarily a yearguide to the music of the sixties with some other stuff thrown in for good measure.

• Radio Scout
  -From the Website-
  RadioScout searches information shared by public radio producers and stations so you can easily find what's been on the air and what's coming up.
• Internet Public Library
  Check out their mission statement to find out what all is going on here at the IPL.
  
  Tons of info here - and best deal yet, no library card needed.

• Interactive Dead Trivia
  Dead fans will love this trivia game!
  
  You will be asked to get the latest shockwave player to play this game if you need it.

• Stuck in the 70s
  Cool site dealing with the 70s. Webmaster Julie Fidler's memories of the this time frame are wonderful and varied - this is a nice place to hang for a while.

• Nostalgia Central
  -From the Website-
  Nostalgia Central is centered around British, American and Australian TV, movies, music, toys and popular culture between the years 1960 and 1989.

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