Such notorious conditions in advertisement as Joe Camel have attracted attention to the media, who covered the story for a short time before heading on to other national events to boost ratings and rake in money. Adbusters is tired of this; they believe the media is one of the many corrupt branches of the country that needs to be replaced. Adbusters is the new-generation of media which is not interested in making money. This non-profit organization runs its own magazine covering stories they think are important and that contain what they call "Spoof Ads": advertisements discouraging the product. For instance, their spoof of the sophisticated Joe Camel is Joe Chemo, a camel hooked up to an IV and facing his last days from a tobacco overdose. Adbusters is a nice site, which promotes free speech and anti-advertising making it a good site to visit if you're interested in such things or in making a donation to their cause.
Reviewed by Adam S.

This webpage has information about American Sign Language. It contains an ASL Fingerspelling Dictionary with animations and an ASL Fingerspelling Converter in which you can type a word that the converter then converts into sign language. It also has a special section called ASL Fingerspelling Quiz for people who are learning sign language and want to test themselves. This page has a downloadable file. This visually appealing site, created by Scott Grovertner, can be used as an educational tool for learning sign language.
Reviewed by Padma R.

This site, maintained by Dr. Harold Levinson, contains many useful links related to the topic of dyslexia. Topics included are dyslexic syndrome, dyslexia vs. learning disorder, attention deficit disorder, fears, phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorders, medical testing, and medical treatment. A framed index assists in navigating among topics. The animation and graphics make this site very interesting as well as useful. People who want to know about dyslexia will find it helpful.
Reviewed by Padma R.

The Federal Trade Commission may not seem to offer very much in the field of language; however, the FTC does screen all advertisements put on television, in magazines, newspapers, and comic books. Here they'll educate you on their screening procedure. This site will help you keep your eyes open and ears sharp for unlawful advertisements. The FTC will warn you about certain phrases used in ads on television and in periodicals, taking special time to warn the consumer about the conflicting topic of tobacco advertising (Joe Camel in particular). This large site is very educational and appealing to the eye with user-friendly graphics to to help you navigate your way around.
Reviewed by Adam S.

Want to find out what your name means? Click into this website and select"Find Name." Type in your first name as directed and the gender, origin, meaning, and root name are provided!! Also included are lists of 100 top popular names for boys and girls. The author of this factual and useful page is Thomas Wright III. This page is easily accessible and appropriate for all ages. It has a framed index making it easy to navigate among links and back to the main page.
Reviewed by Padma R.

Here one will find information about the history and practice of typesetting. Included are typographic visionaries, elements of typesetting style, old phototypesetter tales, and a glossary of typographic terms. Links to famous printers such as William Caxton include photos and biographical facts.
Reviewed by Padma R.

Surprisingly, the Internet is moving at a fast rate: faster than any of us could have expected. Already, the online community has developed an interesting dialect of slang only known to them. If you want to join their ranks and actually understand what they are talking about, this is the perfect place to start. Netlingo is a dictionary of all the different terms used on the Internet. Emoticons, Mozilla, and Abbreviation are only a few things this site offers. It's user-friendly, too, sporting a nifty search engine that lets you search the entire database for a definition if a word baffles you during your Internet Surfing experience. This site offers many different things and includes all the bells and whistles, giving the user a nice educational experience in fun surroundings. Netlingo is a great site for learning about the growing language of the Internet.
Reviewed by Adam S.