Web Surfing
by Dick Kling

Math Class for All

It may not have been the most exciting class in school, but the subject of Mathematics plays a significant role in many areas of our lives.  This is a great site for parents, kids, students, as  well as anyone wants to sharpen their math skills.

WebMath.Com has endless amounts of information on the various subjects within the field of Mathematics, but perhaps its most useful section is the one entitled "Math for Everyone".  Visitors will discover both practical and fun uses for Math, including counting coins, measuring wind chill factor and lottery odds, calculating interest payments, and doing simple unit conversions.  Math is fun!!

Human Anatomy Online

The human body is truly an incredible feat of Nature, a complex organism of interconnected systems that we all call home.  InnerBody.Com presents this virtual tour of human anatomy that explores the many different systems of the body.
"Human Anatomy Online" lets you take a closer look at the diverse biological architecture of our bodies.  Simply click on the labeled images to find interactive guides to the "Skeletal", "Digestive", "Muscular", "Lymphatic", "Nervous", "Cardiovascular", and "Reproductive" systems.

Everything Kentucky 

It may not seem like an exotic travel destination, but The Bluegrass State is blessed with a rich history, beautiful natural destinations such as The Cumberland Mountains, and world-famous attractions such as Churchill Downs in Louisville.  Natives and anyone else interested in visiting the state will enjoy "Everything Kentucky", a great online resource for all things related to the "unCommonwealth" of Kentucky.

Browse the site and learn about this great American state, which is the birthplace of such legendary Kentuckians as Abraham Lincoln, Muhammed Ali, and John James Audubon.  You will also find a wealth of "Facts & Figures", get tips on touring Kentucky, and discover unique events, places, and facts about the state.

Bizarre American Laws

The study, practice, and enforcement of Law are serious business, but like all topics it is not without its humorous eccentricities.  This fun website, entitled "Weird American Laws", documents the many old state mandates that, despite being clearly outdated, remain on the books as legitimate laws.

Visitors can browse the site alphabetically to read about the many bizarre laws from all fifty states that have somehow survived despite the effects time and cultural evolution.  Highlights include a Connecticut law that prohibits residents of Hartford from "educating a dog", a Minnesota law that punishes women for impersonating Santa Claus (the sentence is 30 days in jail), and the many books and films that are still banned in various towns across America.

New York City Public Library Digital Gallery

Bookworms don't need to live in Manhattan to explore the city's legendary public library.  The digital gallery of the New York Public Library (NYPL) provides readers and researchers from all over the world with access to over half a million digitized images from its extensive collection.

Visitors can search the website by topical sections, which include "Culture & Society", "History & Geography", "Nature & Science", "Industry & Technology", and more.  You will also find other rarities from the NYPL archives such as printed ephemera, rare prints, historical maps, illuminated manuscripts, and illustrated books.  And you don't have to whisper either!