Webscape from BBC Click Online

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Last Modified: 11/11/06
Summary: Useful, interesting or unusual web sites collected for BBC Click Online by WebscapeWindows On Our World website

Summary: Windows On Our World bills itself as an online image library of royalty-free geographical photography, and contains over 3,000 images that you are free to download and use for educational purposes.
The archives are sorted into separate geographical sections, with 13 main categories including coastal landscapes, economics and environment.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6135120.stmEthical Insight website

Summary: Ethical Insight is a bi-monthly newsletter that aims to keep its readers informed about what is going on in respect of many different ethical issues all over the world.
Each news letter is split into categories, and contains links to news stories. There is no need to subscribe, simply click a link to a story, where you will also find links to the original source and further reading.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6135120.stmDr Carlson's Science Theatre website

Summary: About once a month since December last year, Dr Carlson has added a new video explaining some aspect of science, and I have to say I love his full-on approach. Just click the link to watch the video and it will start playing automatically at the following screen.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6135120.stmAccoona website

Summary: Acoona is a search engine with interactive tools that allow users to refine and hone their search using the SuperTarget feature.
Type your search term in the box provided and choose from three categories - Web, Business and News.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/5392446.stmVideojug website

Summary: "Life explained, on film" is the website's tag-line, and it is basically a directory of video "how-to" films, covering everything from cooking a 10 minute curry, to juggling with hula-hoops.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6112722.stmArcade Town

Summary: Arcade Town contains dozens and dozens of flash games, ranging from puzzle and classic card games, to shooting and strategy skilled games. All are playable online or downloadable for free and - judging by what I have played so far - many fall into the "totally addictive" category.
My favourites so far include Black Knight, a brilliant game in a very basic way, which appears in the "Most popular" list on the left.
From: Lastminute Auction website

Summary: If you are an online auction addict you will know the trick to grabbing the super bargains is to snap them up at the last possible minute, and that is where Lastminute Auction can help you.
The site is suitable for searching eBay auctions in America, the UK, Germany, Italy and Australia.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/5392446.stmThe Nine website

Summary: If you cannot seem to get through all the great content on the web, why not take a bit of a shortcut and let a hyper-happy web host be your guide.
Maria Sanstone fronts a daily streaming video digest of some of the funkiest domains in cyberspace, The Nine.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/5392446.stmImagination Cubed website

Summary: Imagination Cubed's operation is simplicity itself.
You have a pen, a mouse, and if you have any friends who are online and looking for entertainment you have everything you need to start cubing your imagination.
Just click and drag the pen to draw. Inviting a friend can be done through e-mail, or if they are on AOL messenger that will work too.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/5412216.stmLikebetter website

Summary: Ever wondered what the things that you like say about you? Now you can find out at likebetter.
Rather than being a serious psychological profiling tool, this is just a bit of fun.
You are presented with two images, just click the one you like the look of better for whatever reason, be it aesthetics or content.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/5412216.stmQunu website

Summary: Fed up with waiting for tech-support to pick up your ticket?
Need help right now and do not know where to turn?
Just point your browser at Qunu and enter a world of free information in real time, from real people.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/5412216.stmSingShot website

Summary: SingShot is karaoke that has gone truly global, as users from all over the world log-in and record their own rather special versions of many popular tunes from a number of different genres.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/5412216.stmCricinfo.com website

Summary: Next up, a site for all you sporting fans.
Cricket is said to be the sport of gentlemen, and at Cricinfo.com you will find enough stats to really bowl you over.
On the opening page you can access all the latest news from the world of cricket. It looks a bit busy, but is laid out magazine style, so it is fairly easy to find your way about.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6046964.stmJumpcut website

Summary: Video blogging is all the rage, and it will not be long before we are all making our own online TV shows.
Enter Jumpcut, a fantastically simple and totally free video editing tool that will have editing like a pro in no time.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6046964.stmInstructables website

Summary: Finally, Instructables is a brilliant website for those with a hands-on approach, and you'll find it at instructables.
This collaborative project aims to be a place for people to post step-by-step instructions on their latest cool DIY project.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6046964.stmIdeal Present website

Summary: Have you ever been at a loss when buying presents for your own children or for that matter anybody else's?
This next suggestion was sent in by a Click viewer who runs a great site to help you find the perfect gift.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6046964.stmnycareerzone.org website

Summary: This website might be aimed at a New York audience, but the tips and advice on careers options and training will be useful to anyone seeking a little direction.
If you are still studying then the career information tab is the way to go, then choose from either a flash, graphics or text-based site depending on your connection speed, which is a very nice touch.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6091162.stmAircraft Spotting.net website

Summary: Next up is a site that was sent in by Erica Armstrong, and is an absolutely must-see for all you aviation enthusiasts, otherwise known as plane-spotters.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6068934.stmTiddlyWiki website

Summary: What TiddlyWiki does is provide a wiki page template that you can download and customise for your own needs at home or work - be it an interactive to-do list, a blog, or your collection of recipes or sporting stats.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6068934.stmDel.icio.us website

Summary: There are thousands of first rate pages on the internet, the only trouble is they are hidden amongst thousands of millions of really rather rubbish ones.
So how do you jump straight to all the best content on the web? Apart from watching Click, of course.
The answer is del.icio.us, which houses a thriving community of friendly net-izens who do not mind you rummaging around in their bookmarks folder, as long as they can have a look in yours too.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6068934.stmPodcast pickle website

Summary: Podcasts, podcasts everywhere and not a word makes sense.
If you are completely overwhelmed by the enormous collection of podcasts on the web then Podcast Pickle is your friend.
Podcasting combines the freedom of blogging with the technology of MP3 to create an almost endless supply of audio content which pretty much anyone can create and enjoy.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6091162.stmBookMooch website

Summary: Remember BookCrossing, the website which encourages you to leave books lying about for other people to read?
Now the people at BookCrossing have taken the concept one step further and set up BookMooch.
This is the online equivalent to BookCrossing, in that books are swapped and given away through the medium of the internet. All you have to pay is postage cost of getting them to you, and you must be prepared to give as well as get.
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6091162.stm
