Here's some links that I frequently use. I've made an attempt to list links in alphabetical order by subject so as not to show any bias. Hey, I do what I can. More to come...

MUSIC (genres):

WYCD, Young Country Detroit: Although they don't know it, the night DJ's Suanna and Brian have kept me from going insane during several of my all-night med school pre-exam cram sessions. I used to call the request line a lot until I found out that I had spent $5 to the station in one month alone and they almost never played my requests anyway.

Great American Country Home Page: You know, country music as a whole has been getting a pretty bad rap, and I think everyone should at least give it a shot before they start ripping on it. There's nothing I hate more than an uneducated opinion.

The 80's Server: This is the definitive site for 80's nostalgia! The guys who run it are cool, if a little a weird, and they bestowed the Boy George Homepage I help run with the honor of being the first ever Awesome Site of the Day! Like, totally tubular, man!

Jazz Online: A terrific online source for jazz info.

Mixology Online: Great resource for DJs. Includes online BPM directory and weekly club chart from over 500 DJ chart returns.

DJ Rhythms: Another great resource. Loads a lot faster too, if you're in the US.

MUSIC (artists):

The Internet Beatles Album: Of course, that one goes without saying.

The Matraca Berg Home Page: While her name isn't exactly a household word, Matraca Berg has penned songs recorded by some of the most successful country artists today, including Suzy Bogguss. And while I think the guy who maintains this page goes a little far in saying she's better looking than Suzy, the site is worth checking out.

The Suzy Bogguss Home Page: The official website of one of the sweetest voices in all of musicdom and one of my favorite musicians. And she ain't bad to look at either!

Jackson Browne: A greatly underappreciated talent. Not by his fans, of course. By the general public, I mean.

Neil Diamond: I think Neil Diamond is pretty terrific too! I actually saw him in concert this summer, and I do believe I was one of the few people there under 40. Imagine that...

Everyday Angels - The Unofficial Jewel Homepage: Another one of the best pipes in the biz. In my humble opinion, of course.

Jewel Kilcher Homepage: This site is more polished and attractive than the one above, but doesn't have as much content. Instead of choosing, I figured, "What the heck, it's my homepage after all." So there.

B.B. King's Worldblues Web Site: Not a soul will dispute the claim that B.B. is the reigning king of the blues. I was a pretty big fan before, but after meeting him at a book signing and seeing him live in concert, both during this past year, my admiration for him has grown exponentially! Could he be the World's Greatest Showman? Hard to say, but you should definitely catch his act if it ever comes by your neighborhood. He'll certainly make a case for himself.

Alison Krauss and Union Station - The Unofficial Web Site: I guess she's considered bluegrass/country, but she has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. And she's got the Grammies to prove it!

ManiWeb - The Barry Manilow Site: Scoff all you want, but Barry will always rank among my favorites!

Snapshot - The Official Rupaul Website: The Queen of Camp's official website! You better work, bitch!

MUSIC (misc):

The All-Music Guide: This is an INDESPENSIBLE resource of information on recorded music. You won't believe it until you've seen it!

The Online Guitar Archive: The definitive source for guitar tabs!

Harmony Central: An alternate interface to OLGA. Personally, I prefer this one, but they're both great.

COMIC STRIPS:

Bloom County: Sad to say there isn't a definitive Bloom County website out there, but this one has a lot of links so it's the one listed here. Bloom County, for those of you who don't remember, was one of the smartest comic strips out there until it's untimely retirement. Alas, poor Opus...

Calvin and Hobbes Lives Again: And the other strip which I consider the creative equal of Bloom County. One of the most inventive strips that ever was... at least for the first couple of years. After that, we kept seeing rehashes of the same jokes, which is why Bill Watterson did good to retire. If only Charles Schulz would stop desecrating what used to be a wonderful comic strip as well...

TELEVISION:

Are You Being Served?: It seems like most people tell me they don't "get" British humour, which doesn't exactly come as a surprise. Still, I think just about everyone would find this show absolutely hilarious, and this fan-created website is an excellent repository of info on this series. Can be seen on most PSB stations.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Hey, I've admitted to being a Manilow fan, I've admitted to going to a Neil Diamond concert... what do I care if people know I love this show?! The movie was a piece of trash, I'll give you that. But the TV series is a masterful blend of horror, action, and tongue-in-cheek humor. Kind of an X-Files that doesn't take itself so seriously. Plus, if I had to pick someone to protect me from blood-sucking vampires and demons, I'd rather it be Sarah Michelle Gellar than Kristy Swanson any day!

Dawson's Creek: The first addition I've made to this page in a very long time! It's yet another reason why I am thankful for Buffy! Had it not been for that show, I probably never would have gotten hooked on Dawson's Creek. Actually, maybe the real reason I'm such a devotee is because Katie Holmes reminds me of a certain someone... Who knows? Regardless, it's certainly an added bonus.

Dawson's Creek: This is just a link to the other official website. It's similar to the previous one, but I couldn't decide which one to use...

Warner Bros. Virtual Lot - ER: There are too many ER pages to count, but this official page is definitely one of the standouts. An absolutely gorgeous site. Hats off to the webmaster(s) whoever they are. And let me just say here that I'm still mourning the loss of Sherri Stringfield whose Dr. Lewis was one of the sexiest characters on TV! She looks pretty damn good in that milk ad too, now that I think about it.

Central Perk - The Definitive Friends Page: Or at least it was until it fell into disrepair. Hasn't been updated in a while, but I still think it's the best one out there! I used to watch this show religiously, but for some reason it's lost some of its fizz for me.

Cafe Nervosa - The Frasier Homepage: This page has been in construction for about a year and a half now. This would probably be my current favorite.

Pacific Blue: Second-rate writing, second-rate acting -- I can't argue with that. But to be honest, I only watch this show to see Paula Trickey play Officer McNamara. Hey, everyone's got their guilty pleasures.

Picket Fences: On the other hand, this was a superbly written show with a concomitantly talented cast. Is it just me or does Lauren Holly look much better as a redhead?

Seinfeld: What's the deal with these people? It's a funny show, but it's about nothing!

Taxi: In its five seasons, Taxi raked in the Emmys, but failed to be a ratings success. The emphasis of this show was on its stories, acted out by a talented cast.

The X-Files: Sci-fi at its best. (Well, maybe second-best. Can't forget Buffy...) This show almost has me thinking there's a huge government conspiracy! Then again, one does wonder what ever became of Hoffa...

FILM (Haughty way to say "Movies"):

Internet Movie Database: Fantastic resource for information about all things cinematic!

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969): One of the last great westerns and one of the Newman and Redford's delightful buddy films! Oh my god, did I just say "delightful"??? What is it about reviewing films that makes you want to say that word? Anyway, the final freeze frame of Butch and Sundance charging out of a Bolivian pueblo, guns drawn, is certainly one of the most poignant in film history.

Singin' In the Rain (1952): What can I say? I'm speechless about this movie! Definitely on the ten best films of all time! It's particularly significant if you're a student of film as it satirizes the profound impact that the "talkies" made on the film industry back in the 20's. Oh, hell. Just see it for yourself!

When Harry Met Sally (1989): I hate naming my "single favorite" anything. Top ten is usually as big of a commitment as I'm comfortable making. (see above entry) However, if you really pressed me, my favorite movie is probably When Harry Met Sally. Would you think I'm a freak if I told you I watched it over 100 times already? Never mind, I don't care anyway. The other thing is that WHMS boasts a killer soundtrack by Harry Connick Jr. Unfortunately, his work on this film has thus far proven to be the highlight of his career. Well, that and marrying Jill Goodacre.

FILM (Actors):

Charlie Chaplin: The best Chaplin page I could find, which isn't saying much. The man's the greatest film comedian of all time, for pete's sake! I did find a very good text centered site, however, called Charlie Chaplin, A WWW Celebration. I recommend all true fans check it out!

Sean Connery: "The name's Bond. James Bond." Yes, he's the definitive James Bond, but so much more also! I mean, come on. Does the man have a great accent or does he have a great accent!? Plus, to be chosen as People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" when you're pushing 60 (he was 59) is no small feat!

Harrison Ford: A goldmine of info on the king of intergalactic machismo. An incredible talent. Plus, Jessica Ulbrich thinks he's just dreamy.

Dustin Hoffman: So he's not a big headliner, but he's arguably one of the best actors to ever grace the screen.

Project Buster: Keaton, the challenger for the crown of greatest film comedian of all time. Although, let me say that I think the nickname "The Great Stone Face" is a misnomer. What this site lacks in glitz, it makes up for in content: photos, sound bytes, quicktime movies, etc.

An Alternate Meg Ryan Page: Alternate to what, I don't know. As an actor, she's not bad. It's her personality, though, that really gets ya'! She gives Sandra Bullock a run for her money for the America's Sweetheart title!

MEDICINE:

BioMedSearch WWW: Pretty much THE definitive search engine for journal articles and such. I'm putting it here because it's so hard to remember the stinkin' URL.

Medical Information for Students and Professionals: Pretty bulky name, but it's definitely self-explanatory. This site catalogs a bunch of links that can be useful for med students. So if you feel like taking a break from the textbook, handout, and Phi Chi scene, try broadening your mind on the web. It might turn out to be a lot less boring!

Diseases and Disorders: If you're anything like Dr. Abrams, then part of your interest in medicine stems from a fascination for the morbid. If this is the case, then this site is right up your alley. A whole catalog of case studies and articles for virtually any disorder your little heart can imagine is just a point-and-click away!

The Merck Manual: All I can say is this is the coolest online medical reference I've ever found. You just have to see it for yourself!

The Virtual Patient: If you are or want to be a med student, you have to check this out!

Journal of Nursing Jocularity: The main page bears this caveat: "These stories and cartoons are by REAL health care professionals and often poke fun at the life and death situations of health care." With that in mind, any of you med students out there will surely be able to relate (at least to some degree) to the hilarious insights presented here by contributing nurses from all over the country. Of course, then one day you'll get your M.D. and suddenly decide that they're actually just a bunch of disrespectful underlings, but you might as well enjoy it while you can.

RECORD COLLECTING:

Yahoo's Index of Online Music Stores: So I can pursue my record collecting hobby while I'm at work. Ain't the internet grand?