Duke of Url Reviews sites for July 2002

	Southam.Com: Did you know.....that before 1982 Canada Day had been known as Dominion Day, First of July, Confederation Day, and July the First? Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government. "Many other informative Canadian history links on this page folks."
	Kids Domain Canada Day Celebration. Celebrate Canada Day! Original coloring pages, crafts, word searches, graphics and history links. Kid Safe Site. ... Canada Day Celebration. ... Description: Features original coloring pages, crafts, word searches, graphics and history links. "That just about says it all, USA kids should enjoy reading about their neighbour's kids."
	Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. "Interesting little article, but the site is called OutOfTheDark.Com and it has a witch tower. Visit at your own risk..."
	Holiday Insights where you go for everything you need for every holiday imaginable. "This is a bookmark for sure. Try clicking on Independence day when you get there, or any other holiday link you are curious about."
	Everything you ever wanted to know about latex and foil balloons for parties and entertainment. Get ideas for decorating parties. Find out how to hire a balloon artist. Learn to be a balloon artist yourself, twisting and decorating. Discover the history and science of balloons. "Balloon Headquarters, click on the balloon photo gallery, you won't believe what they can make."
	BalloonHat.Com: In 1996, Addi Somekh and Charlie Eckert began traveling to different places in the world to make balloon hats for people and take photos of them. "Never knew balloons could be so much fun. But balloon hats? For air heads? Just kidding. Have some fun."
	SaltWaterSportsman.Com: Eighteen of the world's top names in the sport-fishing business give us their inside advice on everything from sharpening a hook to guiding a president. "This is probably as close to deep sea fishing as I will get, very nice site."
	Lake Michigan Fishing Tips: For Salmon, trout, steelhead, coho, chinook, lake trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, perch and walleye. "Superb comprehensive site folks. Try your luck in this ole' fishing hole."
	We at 'Natural Home and Garden' are seeking natural solutions to common garden and household needs. We value our own health, and we value yours. So we have decided to provide free information to the public about healthy alternatives to insecticides (bug killers) and herbicides (weed killers). "Classy site folks, some top notch information as well."
	ArchitectureWeek.Com: The Classic Home Collection(tm) in the online library at ArchitectureWeek, the new magazine of design and building. "I finally found a great architectural site for displaying great homes. Doesn't cost to look, but don't drool on your keyboard. It's dangerous."
	Count on the American Red Cross for the best training on how to be safe in, on, and around the water! The American Red Cross has been the leader in swimming and life-guarding since 1914. "It's that time of year folks, learn all about swimming safety and take the 'Water Safety Quiz'... pass this site along."
	Water, babies, laughter and learning to swim... it's an unbeatable combination. This web site is designed to support parents and teachers seeking an expanded awareness into the gentle 'whole child' approach to teaching babies how to swim. "I've always been fascinated with videos of swimming babies, neat site."
	The human foot is a complex structure that contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, 107 ligaments and several yards of tendons. Over a lifetime, your feet carry you about 115,000 miles � the equivalent of traveling the circumference of the earth four times. "Oh my aching feet!!! Wear Proper Shoes to Avoid Painful Foot Problems. Informative site folks, but not pretty."
	"Here is a site to share with your grandchildren. The Sesame Work Shop site. Lots of flash motion and sounds. Older folk might like it too."
	Learning How to Fly Comfortably: If you are afraid to fly, there are a number of steps you can take to overcome this fear. Your very first step needs to be motivation: facing anxiety is indeed uncomfortable, so you need to become determined to choose air travel as the safest, easiest, quickest way to reach those far-away destinations. "White knuckles can be avoided, Anxieties.Com is an excellent site to tell you how."
	Here are a few handy links: http://www1.accuweather.com/adcbin/index.asp?partner=accuweather : for USA weather http://weather.ec.gc.ca/index_e.shtml : for CAN. weather reports http://www.mapquest.com/ : for Maps http://www.time.gov/ : Official time http://www.xe.net/ucc/ : Currency exchange rates.
	Deet.Com: Biting insects can be more than annoying; they can sometimes be deadly. DEET, the active ingredient in most tick and insect repellents, is unequalled when it comes to keeping ticks, mosquitoes, and other bugs away. "Great site to learn about prevention of bug bites and little know deseases caused by bites."
	Uselessknowledge.com: Over 25,000 Trivia Facts! Fact of the Day, The word 'peach' was once used as a slang term for informing against or betraying an accomplice. "Be honest, what else have you got to do, waste an hour or two here... :-)"
	Comparison Shop - PriceGrabber finds you the best prices on the Web, along with all the information you need � descriptions, specifications, merchant reviews, product reviews, pictures and much more � to make the most informed decision. "There I was, comparing outside speakers for my home and thought, hey you folks should try this site too."
	Welcome to the 'Politically Correct' Cartoons site. Every week I take aim at the liberals in my nationally published, conservative, political cartoons. Bookmark this page to see my latest cartoon each week, and peruse the Cartoon Archives of over 250 'Politically Correct' cartoons. "Jim Huber's cartoons are fuuunnnnyyyy!"
	The American Camping Association is a community of camp professionals and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp experience. "Hey parents, find a camp that is ACA approved. Over 2,000 camps listed here."
	"And here is a camp organization, Ontario Camping Association, for Canadians, there are links for other provinces. "
	Bikini International Swimwear wants you to know how you can enjoy the sun -- safely! The first step in protecting yourself is to understand SPF (Sun Protection Factor). All sunscreen products carry an SPF rating ranging between a minimum of 2 to a high of 30. "I discovered this excellent piece of information on sun safety while checking out bikinis- for your pleasure of course."
	"Talking about bikinis, here is the history of the swimsuit." Of course, the original swimsuit was the body itself. However, bathing apparel, in one shape or another, has been around for over 2000 years. As we proceed into the new Millennium, the bathing suit as we know it, has changed dramatically. "Lots more information (wink, wink) at the Bikini International site."
"Our 50+ Friends Club site, (not the Duke's site), has grown to the point that expenses too have grown. Rather than charge a membership fee to the 50+ers, they have decided to affiliate with a few e-commerce sites. It's like selling space on a billboard only neater. Here are some of our newly affiliated e-commerce partners, as you can see 50+ers are in good company."
	Visit The 50PlusFriends.Com Friendship Mall for a full selection of shops. Below is an example of a few.
	Find low air fares on the Internet with best fare finder, make hotel and car reservations, and research vacation destinations online at Travelocity.com.
	eBay - the world's online marketplace. The most fun buying and selling on the web! Try it, you'll love it!
	PETsMART.com - Shop for all your pet supply needs for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles or small pets. Get answers & expert advice for the care of your pet.
	Chosen by Forbes.com: Best of the Web as the No. 1 book site two years in a row, and most recently selected as Forbes' No. 1 choice for their music site, Barnes & Noble.com is one of the most trusted names in the business.
	Flowers, unique gifts, gourmet foods, sweets, plants and Specialty Boutique items presented by 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, a leading online provider of fresh-cut flowers, bouquets, and specialty gifts.
That's all for this month folks. Know of a good site for the Duke's review, email him! Visit the 50+ Friends Club