Web Surfing
by Dick Kling

6 Billion Other

Yann Arthus-Bertrand is known for his epic photographic projects,perhaps most famously for his work "Earth from Above".  His most recent project, entitled "6 Billion Others", takes a profound and unique look into the lives of people living all over the world. 

Visitors can read about the inspiration behind Arthur-Bertrand's ambitious artistic endeavor, and listen to the "Testimonials" of fascinating people from all walks of life including a centenarian from Kenya with four wives, and female refugee from Darfur.  Don't miss the "Portraits" section, which contains selected interviews with people whose personal stories, like life itself, range from the unbearably tragic to the unspeakably beautiful. 

http://www.6billionothers.org/

Based on a True Story 

Many great films are based on true stories and actual past events.  Film junkies will get a kick out of this cool website, which offers an intriguing glimpse at the real people whose lives became the inspiration for Hollywood movies.

Meet the people behind the "reel stories" such as "Breach", "Zodiac", "The Pianist", "Goodfellas", "Hoosiers", "United 93" and other powerful pictures.  You can browse alphabetically by movie, click on a specific film to read about the real-life subject, and read interviews about their experiences, both tragic and heroic, that inspired the film made in their honor.

Cell Swapper

If you are dissatisfied with your cell phone service, are locked into a contract, or are tired of dealing with your current cell phone company, then you have come to the right place.  Cell Swapper is an easy-to-use online marketplace that helps people escape from their cell phone contracts, avoid costly termination fees, and sign-up for a new, better, short-term mobile plan.

1918 Red Sox

Performance-enhancing drugs, overpaid players, and expensive ticket prices have cast what one can only hope is a temporary shadow over America's favorite pastime.  Sports fans and History buffs are sure to enjoy this online tribute to the 1918 Boston Red Sox, a virtual trip back to a time when baseball defined both the struggle and the glory of our Nation.

Read about the legendary 1918 Red Sox team that won an unprecedented 5th World Series, with the help of a young slugger by the name of Babe Ruth.  Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of a World War, a devastating Influenza Epidemic, and other Economic hardships, one team from Boston showed how a simple game called baseball could be a cultural beacon of hope for America.

http://www.1918redsox.com/