www.superfamily.com
If you have a family who are spread around the country or even world, this website could be the link to all those lost relations. This is one of the most original and inspired websites we've come across, and it provides a great opportunity to keep in touch with
distant relatives. Membership entitles you to 15Mb of storage space, wherein you can swap photos, news and even create a family newspaper.
Online photo-editing software is
available and emails can be exchanged through the site.
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SIX OF THE BEST
www.formula1.com
This website delivers an accurate information service to motor sport fans, as well as providing full race action and live text commentary throughout a race day. A brilliant interactive driving circuit makes the visit worthy enough, so ladies and gentlemen, please start your search engines.
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www.whatsonwhen.com
A colossal online database that contains an impressive and comprehensive directory of what's on and when, from the UK and abroad. Searchable topics range from clubs and parties to heritage and theatre. Finding an event is effortless using the detailed navigation system.
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www.netradio.com
This is a prime example of how the net utilises its technology to the maximum. Encompassing more than 120 channels of music, this online radio station allows you to listen and select different tunes from around the world. Frequent studio discussions examine various musical styles around today.
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www.bluesq.com
The summer brings a whole host of sporting events for us to enjoy. Bluesquare is a jargon-free online UK bookmaker, ready to put odds on all major occasions as well as some special wagers involving soap operas. You can even submit your own specific bet and they will send back the relevant odds.
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www.a-levels.co.uk
This portal is a useful tool for
A-level revision. It gives a variety of links to sites that will help with particular subjects. At the time we visited, only a limited range of subjects were covered, but there was the promise of more soon. There are also links to other relevant sites such as UCAS and the exam boards.
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www.ugrad.cs.jhu.edu/~russell/ classes/enigma/
The Germans were noted for their encryption techniques during the Second World War. This ingenious site features an interactive simulation of the notorious Enigma contraption that can be used to construct and crack your own coded messages.
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SITE SELECTION
Fantasy football
Four years ago England crashed out of the European Championships to the delight of our German counterparts. This time round a new manager, squad and whole host of websites join the battle in bringing some silverware back to Blighty.
www.euro2000.org
UEFA's official website to the championships is a great starting point for newcomers and veterans of the beautiful game. Every competing team has its own page which reports on team news, breaking headlines and squad details. From here you can gather information regarding the venues where the matches are to be held and what to do if you're a travelling supporter.
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www.asian-football.com
In recent years Asian football has started to make its mark on the game with many talents breaking into the European leagues. This new website illustrates the emphasis placed on the growing number of Asian players. Updated daily, every match report, statistic and award is documented with brilliant formation. A comprehensive history and A-Z of football Asian style is also included.
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www.fsa.org.uk
The Football Supporters Association website represents the interests of local and national fans using this online campaign. With recent events concerning the well-being of fans abroad, this site suggests ways for supporters to enjoy their travels and the games they visit. A message board is also available for discussions and suggestions.
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www.sportal.co.uk
Although not directly related to Euro 2000, this portal site holds hundreds of links to sites from around the globe. A daily bulletin board highlights up-to-date sporting headlines and features, while photo galleries and screensavers can be downloaded. Nostalgic fans can relive memories of Platini and Lineker in the video archive section, spanning 20 years of European Football.
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