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Site of the Week Archive January 2004

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Africam

Go on cyber-safari via webcams in South Africa. The Osprey Cam, perched high on a nest, is very impressive, but it's the Vuyatela Cam, situated in the Kruger National Park, that'll take your breath away.
Pure World Cup

Join the crowds with all the best on pitch action from every football World Cup since 1958.
Thrill Bill

A hit at the Venice film festival this film has a beautifully designed site to go along with its indie credentials. Enjoy some great video clips, trailers, wallpaper and snippets from the soundtrack.
Marvel

Marvel is one of the most successful publishers of comics with a library of over 4700 proprietary characters including SpiderMan, the Incredible Hulk and Daredevil. Follow their exploits here in a series of Dotcomics.
BBC Comedy

Give yourself a laugh this cold January Monday with a look at the treasure trove that is BBC Comedy. Enjoy classic clips from favourite shows such as Absolutely Fabulous, The Office and Only Fools and Horses.
Nasa

Catch up with all the latest developments from NASA's Spirit Rover on Mars. The video gallery and photographs will get better and better as the mission progresses. Bookmark this site.
SharkCam

This spectacular site allows you to keep an eye on sharks, rays, sea turtles, eels and other fish live via streaming video from the Shark Reef at the Discovery Bay exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo. A real treat.
Times Square Cam

Probably the best cam on the web providing an up-close panorama of the heart of New York. See what they're up to!
Pixar Short Films

Watch a collection of short movies from the people who brought you gems like Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Monsters Inc. A real treat.
Homeless

Six cities, six stories, six lives. What would you do if you had no-where to live? No money and no help? This site showcases the stories of six people in Sydney, New Delhi, London, Jakarta, New York and Toyko in six different movies. Theirs are stories of love, hope and humour. And tragedy, heartache and despair. Cross time zones to experience one homeless day with them, around the clock, around the world. This site is suitable for people aged 18 and over.
Camvista

See snapshots from around the UK, the US and Ireland. Updated every five seconds, you can travel from the heart of New York and be beside the Liffey at the click of a mouse.
14.01.04 - Journey through the Amazon

The Amazon basin is a unique eco-system so bustling with life tha it cannot be completely appreciated unless visited in person. The area show in this video - Parque National Park - encompasses most of the country's most remote and inaccessible wilderness and protects an incredible abundance of rare animals. And you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home or office!
15.01.04

See two actors playing a scene from one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. You can see Richard Burton as Hamlet in 1964 and Campbell Scott playing him in 2000. You can also see features on the writing and printing processes that Shakespeare used.
Mini

This site is an essential visit for anyone with the slightest interest in cars. Time-lapse film of the cars being made, footage of the finished models in action and a brilliant air-hockey game are just some of the treats on offer. Enjoy!
Meditainment

This site aims to take you on a relaxing journey, letting you plan each step of the way by selecting your setting, means of travel, music and so on. Click on Try CAM for a free trial of this online meditation service. Then click start journey and enjoy 15 minutes of relaxation at your PC.
Guinness World Records

Look through the huge Guinness World Records video vault to see the strongest, largest and weirdest set new standards in endurance and, in some cases, freakishness. Be warned, you could be here for hours. It's fascinating!
Paramount Classics

See clips from a wide range of Paramount's classic collection.
The Tate

Including all four of its popular UK galleries, this site is a feast for the eyes. Highlights include interactive tours of Tates Modern and Britain, regular webcasts, and the chance to browse through the 50,000 works in the collection.
Seasons in the Sea

Enjoy an enchanted forest - under the sea. Discover the beauty and wonder of the giant kelp forests just off the California coast. Stunning aerial and underwater photography reveals unexpected creatures at every turn: Hundreds of bat rays engage in trance-like courtship. Not far behind swims the largest animal on earth, the 300,000 pound blue whale. An enchanting site.
Treasures of ancient Egypt

This fascinating site explores the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Step inside a full-scale reproduction of the tomb of Thutmose III, view an exhibition film and examine details of selected objects while listening to informative narratives from the experts.
Mashatu: Land of the Giants

This reserve in Botswana is home to the Giants of Africa. See more than 700 elephants roam free here, along with Eland, Ostrich, and other large creatures of the continent.
Joe Cartoon

Enjoy this collection of flash cartoons includeding the famous frog in a blender, Gerbil in the Microwave, Joefish, Nanna Hooter and more slightly twisted humour. Not suitable for children.
BThere TV

bthere.TV takes you behind the scenes in film TV, fashion, music, sports and events all around the world.
Viralbank

This site is a real rib-tickler. Have a look at their unique collection of funny pictures, hilarious video clips and brilliant games.
National Geographic

This amazing site features a number of webcasts including all the pre-dawn action at Honolulu's Fish Market, ancient life on the Hawaiian Islands more than a thousand years ago, and a feature on the Sami people in Scandinavia.
The Dynamic Earth

Brought to you by the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, this site tells the story of the rocks at Earth's surface. Since our planet's birth 4.6 billion years ago, rocks have been continually forming and changing over time. Earth's history is written on pages of stone. Every rock preserves part of this ancient and ongoing story. An interesting, informative site.
The One Network

See trailers and interviews with the stars at this broadband user's dream site.
Exploratorium

This science site with live casting features interesting articles and videos on astrobiology, the Mars exploration project and sport science.
Voice of the Dolphin

This beautiful production is well worth catching. The Ocean Channel presents this film about a unique group of marine scientists, conservationists, musicians, and Olympic athletes as they travel to the fantastic waters of the Bahamas to study and swim with wild dolphins. Enjoy!