Yet Another Book Review
A book review site that specializes in science fiction, fantasy and horror. The collection of reviews is split into recent reviews, favourites, must reads and other tempting categories.

Sickening Plot Twist: A world without books
Take a glimpse into the future with this satirical look at the destiny of the written word.
Here are the paragraphs on libraries:
“There still will be libraries, but they will become much different places. Books will be phased out, and replaced by computer stations, TV monitors, video games and other electronic media. Libraries will become noisy and boisterous. Instead of shushing everybody, librarians will roam the aisles wearing change aprons. “Who needs quarters for the machines?” they will shout. “Get your quarters here!”
Some libraries will keep a few books in a display case in a corner somewhere, for the sake of historical interest. Docents will be on hand to explain to curious young people what “books” were, and what they were used for.”

Wireless Number Portability – Change Your Carrier but Keep Your Number
Take advantage of the new law that allows for number portability. This site offers information on portability where you can put in your own data and come up with options. It also has sections on long distance, satellite TV, credit cards, loans, insurance and Internet Service Providers.

PCWorld: The Best Web People Finders Are Free
At our library, people are constantly coming in to ask how they can find out detailed information on other people. Steve Bass from PCWorld has compiled a collection of the top sites, and best of all, the top ones are free!

HotelShark
Reviews of hotels, resorts and motels, plus a section for hoteliers with hotels for sale.

ConsumerLab
This site offers independently tests of health and nutrition products for safety. Information on test results, natural products, recalls, and warnings.

UC Davis News & Information :: Dateline
An appropriate link for Memorial Day weekend, UC Davis students present an online class project with oral history from veterans and a flash slideshow by the students.

EcoHealth
This site for from Johns Hopkins focuses on how global climate changes are affecting our health. The website was designed for teachers and students, but anyone interested in the topic will find the site useful. Subjects include global warming, rising ocean levels, extreme weather, and epidemics.

AgeQualified.com
National directory of retirement and 55+ communities. The site offers information on the city the community is located in, including weather, population, and home values.

Technology Owl
This site covers technology news with many postings each day in its general news section. But best of all, it offers news on specific technology topics like computers, digital cameras, home theater, MP3 players, PDAs, and video games. Each of these specific topics is accompanied with an RSS feed, so you can subscribe to those you are interested in. Very nice.