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American Numismatic Association
http://www.money.org
Major nonprofit organization serving the interests of coin collectors in the U.S. Find coin shows and information on forming collections, and view the exhibits in the virtual museum.
Subjects:   Hobbies & Crafts  

American Philatelic Society
http://www.stamps.org
Main stamp collecting organization in the U.S. Get information on stamps from all over the world, including a listing of new U.S. issues, or broaden your knowledge by taking a course at the Stamp Campus.
Subjects:   Hobbies & Crafts  

Free Patterns
http://www.freepatterns.com/
An online stitch reference guide, this site features illustrations, instructions and even video clips to teach a wide variety of stitches. Crafts include knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery and sewing.
Subjects:   Hobbies & Crafts  

Knitting Help
http://www.knittinghelp.com
Whether a beginner or advanced knitter, this searchable site features everything from getting started to advanced techniques. 150 free video demonstrations and patterns are also available, as well as a discussion forum.
Subjects:   Hobbies & Crafts  

Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting
http://www.womenfolk.com
Tracing the rich history of American quilting from its origins in colonial times, this fully searchable site provides ample background on both the people and patterns that tell the story of the craft's development. Also included is information on contemporary quilting events and a selection of links.
Subjects:   Hobbies & Crafts  

International Association of Fairs and Expositions
http://www.fairsandexpos.com/aboutfairs/fair/
Find a fair locally or around the world. You may search by date or by state or country. Sponsored by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE).
Subjects:   Outdoor Recreation  

GORP
http://gorp.com
A guide to outdoor recreation and active travel,this site features articles and information on bike tours, hiking trails,national parks,special events and other useful information for the outdoor enthusiast.
Subjects:   Outdoor Recreation  

New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
http://www.nycgovparks.org
This searchable site, maintained by New York City, has information on everything in which the Parks Department is involved. Looking for a park, a pool, a recreation center, or even a computer resource center in your area? Whether it's Things to Do, Permits and Applications or just general questions and ideas, this is the place where you'll find the information you need.
Subjects:   Outdoor Recreation  

LocalHikes.Com
http://www.localhikes.com
This site allows you to search their database of hundreds of hiking trails all over the U.S., and also lets you limit your search by metro area or zip code. For the NY Metro area, just click on New York, New Jersey, Long Island, to access information for 102 hikes in these areas. Once you have selected a hike, LocalHikes provide all the information you need to hit the trail, including topographic maps, elevation profiles, and references to trail guides containing detailed trailhead and hiking directions.
Subjects:   Outdoor Recreation  

Major League Baseball
http://www.mlb.com
All you need to know about major league baseball. The place to go to search for player biographies, baseball history, up-to-date news, current standings, and statistics. Features video, audio and Fantasy leagues.
Subjects:   Sports  

National Hockey League
http://www.nhl.com
Official site for the U.S./Canadian hockey league. Features standings, statistics, player bios and news, team links, and World and Stanley Cup information.
Subjects:   Sports  

New York Racing Association
http://www.nyra.com/index_aqueduct.html
The homepage for New York’s three primary thoroughbred race tracks: Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga. Includes feature stories, daily entries, and event calendars.
Subjects:   Sports  

Sporting Life Football
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/international
Focus is on Football (Soccer) in the United Kingdom, including scores. However, by clicking Overseas on the left-hand side of the screen, users can also access Continental European soccer news and scores.
Subjects:   Sports  

World Soccer News
http://www.wldcup.com
Brimming with current international soccer news as well as archived material. For World Cup and international soccer fans, this site is a must.
Subjects:   Sports  

ESPNet SportsZone
http://sports.espn.go.com/
A one-stop source for up to the minute professional sports scores, news, statistics and in depth team coverage; real time game coverage as well; topical news on peripheral sports like soccer and horse racing; features exclusive contributions not available on the cable television version. Best of its kind.
Subjects:   Sports  

The Sports Network
http://www.sportsnetwork.com
Has a newspaper "feel" and will be appreciated by those looking for more than scores and stats; articles are a bit more in-depth than other similar sites; offers all the access to scores and live events that ESPNet does, but site has a cluttered looking homepage that may be off-putting to some.
Subjects:   Sports  

National Football League
http://www.nfl.com
Official league site for U.S. football. Find stats on your favorite team or player as well as links to each team's website.
Subjects:   Sports  

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
http://www.hoophall.com
Springfield, Massachusetts, which claims to be the "birthplace of basketball", is home to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Website includes all of your favorite players, historical information about the game, trivia, as well as details about the "enshrinement" process. Searchable and browseable.
Subjects:   Sports  

Baseball Almanac
http://baseball-almanac.com
Lots of facts, trivia, and history of baseball are offered here. Site is kept up-to-date and easy to navigate.
Subjects:   Sports  

Golf.com
http://www.golf.com/golf/
This is a joint venture between Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine. Features up-to-date golfing news and articles from both magazines. In addition, the "front nine" includes instruction tips (some have video clips), equipment, tour schedules and travel suggestions. The "back nine" concentrates on senior women and junior golf.
Subjects:   Sports  

Tennis
http://www.tennis.com
Official site of Tennis Magazine. Features current tennis news,instruction tips, equipment information, and travel suggestions.
Subjects:   Sports  

ESPN Cricinfo
http://www.espncricinfo.com/
Bills itself as "The home of Cricket on the Internet" and it is indeed comprehensive and timely, with scrolling scores on the right hand side of the page and copious information from the international scene.
Subjects:   Sports  

American Soccer History Archives (ASHA)
http://www.sover.net/~spectrum
An exhaustive repository of statistics and historical data relating to soccer in the US. You can access information by year (dating back to 1911!), essays, general and statistical histories, and tables for U.S./Canada professional soccer leagues for 1894-1999. Also available are historical data about women's soccer, as well as a bibliography and links to related sites.
Subjects:   Sports  

National Basketball Association (NBA)
http://www.nba.com
All your hoop dreams, including player and team information, standings, statistics, schedules, news and features. Official site of the NBA.
Subjects:   Sports  

Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
http://www.wnba.com
All the hoopla of the NBA, but for ladies only. Same standard features as the guys' site, including team and player information, standings, statistics, schedules, news and articles. Official site of the WNBA.
Subjects:   Sports  

College Sports Statistics and Records
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/stats
For the fan of intercollegiate sports who can't get enough statistics, this is nirvana. Currently, twelve sports are included, ranging from baseball to women's volleyball. In addition to the expected individual and team statistics, you can also access coaching records, championships, national ranking summaries and archival finals. Site is fully searchable after a sport is selected.
Subjects:   Sports  

United States Golf Association
http://www.usga.org
Everything you always wanted to know about golf and more. From rules and handicaps to etiquette on the course, this searchable site provides information any golfer can use. The site also provides links and information about all official championships in the U.S., as well as the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup, and the Men’s and Women’s World Amateur Team Championships. Fore!!!
Subjects:   Sports  

U.S. Tennis Association
http://www.usta.com
The association’s mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis. To that end, this searchable site features sections about professional, recreational, and competitive tennis as well as links to leagues, tournaments, lessons and a kid's page called "backcourt". Whether you're looking for information about the U.S. Open, the Davis Cup, or news about the U.S. tennis world, this is the spot for you.
Subjects:   Sports  

Baseball Reference
http://www.baseball-reference.com
The ultimate source for baseball statistics, this fully searchable site features every major league stat ever recorded, plus 16 years of minor league data, historical box scores, assorted factoids and up-to-date baseball news.
Subjects:   Sports  

Fantasy Sports Central
http://www.fantasysportscentral.com/
If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of people who play fantasy sports, this easy to browse site is a must. Covering football and baseball, FSC provides up-to-date player rankings and news plus draft strategies and team management tools. You'll be at the top of your league in no time.
Subjects:   Sports  

Football.com
http://www.football.com/
The ultimate site for football lovers, Football.com covers both the college and NFL game with up-to-date scores, news and player and team profiles. The site also features chat forums and sells game tickets.
Subjects:   Sports  

UniqueProjects
http://www.uniqueprojects.com
UniqueProjects website provides various, FREE descriptions on how to make unique items. They vary from simple accessories to quite complex furniture.
Subjects:   Home Decorating