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Site of the WeekOpening the Vault
There's only one place you can hear Bill Graham introduce the Allman Brothers at the Fillmore East, Steve Miller ask for more PA volume at Winterland, or Robert Plant kill time with the Fillmore audience while Jimmy Page re-tunes in the background. Wolfgang's Vault has thousands of hours of steaming, classic concert footage for free. Registration required.
Site of the WeekThe Ghost of Halloween Past
"Kids today! They don't know real candy! In my day..."  Relive the candy of your youth and share it with this generation.  NostalgicCandy.com has all your favorites from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Bottle Caps, Candy Cigs, Buttons, Gobstoppers, Lemonheads, Pixie Stix, 5th Avenue and more.
Site of the WeekNot All That Common
We are bombarded with images, sounds, music, and ideas by a non-stop and pervasive media. Increasingly parents are concerned about what their children watch while their time to preview, review, censure and filter is dwindling. Common Sense Media is a ratings and review site made just for parents. Non-denominational, apolitical, and impartial, the site provides parents with detailed information on questionable content and tips for keeping children safe.
Site of the WeekSlight Modifications
An ancient Roman once said, "It is a bad plan that admits of no modification." He'd get a kick out of Hack N Mod. Not all of us have our PhD's in engineering, but here's a site for the tinkerers among us. Hack N Mod has hundreds of tutorials in turning your old electronics into something new and useful. Turn your NintendoDS into an iPod, create your own vintage video game cabinet, or construct an electric bicycle.
Site of the WeekSpam By Any Other Name
Though it has a new name, spam has been around a lot longer than our email addresses. But despite our move to a digital world our real-world mailboxes can still get clogged with catalogs, flyers, and junk mail of the paper type. Catalog Choice lets you decide which catalogs you want to receive and which you want pitched. It does the foot work for you, contacting vendors and stopping unwanted clutter.
Site of the WeekAre You Ready For Some Football?
Sure, the weather is getting colder, and school is starting back up, and there's a few long, dreary months coming up until we get to the holidays. But Football season is here! Head over to the official NFL website for scores, schedules, commentary, news, and even the NFL's own Fantasy Football competition. Time to suit up and toss the pigskin.
Site of the WeekRing the Bell
Listen closely... that sound you hear is the collective groan of thousands of children realizing the end of summer is here. To get you and your children prepared, usa.gov has set up a Back-To-School page. Research colleges, browse online libraries, get tips on staying safe and healthy, and find plenty of resources for students, parents, and teachers.
Site of the WeekInternet Jukebox
Songza is more than just a music search engine that lets you search for any song or artist. Songza finds a live, streaming song you can listen to over your Internet connection. Can't find what you are looking for? Be sure to check out TOAST.net's music center included with most of our plans.
Site of the Week8 Million Simple Rules
If it's called common wisdom, why is it so uncommon? RulesofThumb.org attempts to collect all that conventional wisdom in one place. They can't guarantee that it's factual, safe, or even a good idea-- but if you're looking for a Rule of Thumb or want to contribute your own, this is the site for you.
Site of the WeekIt's a Non-Stop Party
With everything moving online it's so much easier to plan and send invitations using the Internet. With more than 22 million registered users and over 25,000 invitations sent each hour, Evite is the top online invitation and social planning website.  It's free, so save on stamps -- and trees -- and send electronic invitations through Evite.
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