Leisure pursuits
and other interesting Web sites
We've included a wide variety of topics in Today's Seniors. Some are dull and boring — but important. Other Internet sites you might not know about can be downright enjoyable — even fun!
For example, geneology is one of our nation's favorite hobbies. So, in the first section below, you'll find 2 free geneology Web sites.
Sometimes, we just need to kick back, relax, and have a few laughs! You'll find a variety of clean humor jokes and funny cartoon pictures in the second section.
The rest of this page includes links to other interesting Internet sites we've found and included for your enjoyment.
Genealogy
FamilySearch.org — the extensive online library compiled by the Mormon Church (free)
NewEnglandAncestors.org — the Web site of the New England Historic Genealogic Society (free)
OneGreatFamily— See how Donny Osmond added 38 generations to his family tree using OneGreatFamily!
Humor — Clean jokes, funny pictures, humorous stories, etc.
House and Home
Heloise Conquers Stinks and Stains — Hints from Heloise — by America's renowned household advisor
Home Projects — fix it, build it, grow it, decorate it, install it — from Home Depot
Home Repairs — the step-by-step guide from Better Homes and Gardens
Stains — how to remove almost any stain
Information Resources
Area Codes — where is that area code located? (at times, this site can be slow to load)
How Stuff Works — if you've ever wondered how stuff works but didn't know who to ask
How To Do It — more than 15,000 how-to solutions
So You Wanna — how to do all the things nobody taught you in school
Leisure and Travel
Anagrams — find anagrams for almost any name, word or phrase
Brain Games — interactive crosswords, jigsaws, codebreakers, Chinese checkers — and more
Disabled Travelers — Tips and links to help you overcome the hassles
Learning Vacations — more than 4,500 educational travel and career enhancement programs
Marriott.com — All seniors 62 or older qualify for discounts at 2,600 Marriott locations worldwide. Just select "Marriott Senior Discount" when you search at Marriott.com
National Geographic Store — All purchases support research and education
Quotes — for virtually any topic or occasion
Useless Knowledge — heaven for trivia buffs!
Miscellaneous
Astronomy — NASA's picture of the day
IncrediMail — the next generation of email, with a variety of backgrounds, animations and sounds (sorry — Windows only)
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