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International Movie Database (IMDB)
www.imdb.com
This site is a database for movies, television, videos and games, past, present and future. It contains cast and production information, release dates, trivia, quotes, goofs and reviews. It also has links to websites, articles and reviews, tons of photographs and other images, video clips and trailers. There are forums for discussing topics related to the movies, games, series, people and anything else involved in the multimedia item of interest to you, although you have to register with the site in order to use them. They also have a subscription service call "IMDbPro" that gives you access to contact listings, company directory, entertainment news, rankings and more. And this only scratches the surface.

Stolen Design
stolendesign.net
The online portfolio of Aussie, Jesse Steinfort, a graphic designer who also likes to record music, demos of which are available on the site. The three main portions of the site are “Design,” which includes “Work,” were he displays samples of his design work from both print and the web, and “Play” a varied mix of photography and graphics covering a wide range of topics. “Photography” and “Over the Sea” is a collection of photo galleries, with “Over the Sea” being photos he took from around the world. “Recent Words” is his blog, and with all items not just the blog, you can enter comments. The site also includes links to other artists and topics, contact info and info about his MySpace page.

Andy Thornal
www.andythornal.com
This is the site for the store that has been a fixture in Winter Haven for more than 50+ years. It has the usual stuff, a map of their location, contact info, a history of the store. They have a listing of all products they carry, they even have video catalogs describing some of the products, and they have their print ads viewable as pdfs on the site. Information can be found on their site about outdoor schools, where they train on outdoor activities, and Adventure Travel, info about their Outdoor Travel and Trip Outfitting which is a long standing tradition at the store. They also have newsletters called “One Great Adventure” that you can read or you can register for their “E-News.”

eXtreme Hobby Zone
www.extremehobbyzone.com
This website contains a storefront for buying all the RC (cars, planes, helicopter and boats), model trains, engines, radio systems, tools and all other sorts of good hobby items that they carry. They have information on several area RC clubs including links to their websites and lists of several upcoming events, some of which is hosted at the store. You will find a ton of pictures and very detailed descriptions of the items for sale plus information on the store in Winter Haven including pictures and a map for finding it.

Snagt
www.snagt.net
Snagt is the website of drawings paintings and photography by Pyhai. Her drawings and paintings are vibrant in color and display a wide range of emotions and her photography is outstanding, showing great composition and textures, there is also a gallery of sketches and doodles. This site is definitely for the mature as some of the drawings, painting and sketches have some nudity and other disturbing imagery. She also has galleries of photos from her travels around the world from places all over Europe, Japan and Brazil. She also has a shop for buying postcards, magnets and stickers displaying here art. Finally she includes info on projects she has worked on such as illustrations for children's books. There is even a place for leaving feedback called "Bird Talk."

Megatokyo
www.megatokyo.com
Megatokyo is one of the premiere web comics out there. It started as a fun strip about a gamer (& uber L33T computer wiz) Largo & anime fan Piro who went to Japan on a whim and got stuck there with no money, trying to find a way home. The most current comic is visible, but every comic is in the archives for you to enjoy, including the rants and raves by the authors. There is also an option that allows you to read it in several foreign languages, forums to talk about the comic and other topics, and the MegaGear online store for buying Megatokyo products. There is also a link to Fredart, the homepage for the creator’s artwork.

Diet Riot
www.diet-riot.net
Diet Riot is the brain child of German artist Philipp Zurmöhle, who came up with the characters while staying in Japan. It is a simple animated flash site with sound effects and some very interesting music for each character. The Diet Riot gang is made up of Chi, Atama-Go, Maki San, the Ninjin and the Squid Squad. Also found on this site are pictures of posters and stickers with his characters on them, pictures of an exhibit of his Diet Riot work in Hiroshima, a short animated video titled Railway Fight, wallpapers for your desktop and a gallery of pictures of Japanese food. Where else can you go to see break dancing sushi!

Skinfinity Tattoos
www.skinfinitytattoos.com
As soon as you enter this site, you are nicely greeted by an array of links for information and sign-ups, specific profiles of each tattoo artist, a huge gallery of tattoo photos and even a link to “host your own tattoo party.” This web site features local articles published and an in depth look at the history and new location of the shop. The site offers a look into the different services offered such as henna art, body jewelry and even tattoo removal. Register to become a member and receive a member coupon straight from the site, bring it along on your next visit to the shop in downtown Winter Haven and say hi to the whole crew~!

Good Deal Games
www.gooddealgames.com
Good Deal Games is not just a store, it is a good deal more. It is a one stop place for video game enthusiasts, with a message board and chat room, arcade of web games and the main store, there is a lot of things to do here. They have news, interviews, video game themed comic strips, puzzles and links to other video game related sites. While you’re there peruse the token museum, the release list for most systems older than the Nintendo 64, or send a video game themed e-post card to a friend. Good Deal Games is also known for publishing new games for old systems.

Banksy
www.banksy.co.uk
If graffiti, stencil, and street art are your thing, Britain’s hottest street artist is the one to check out. His style is controversial and provocative, yet seems to make so much sense at the same time. Using simple colors and familiar pictures he incorporates a unique style all his own. This site is an amazing to surf. Set aside a bit of time for this one, because you won’t want to miss one piece. You can easily navigate through his styles of inside and outdoor work, stencil, drawings, film, cuttings and even a manifesto. He adds a personal touch to many of his pictures of artwork by commenting beneath them. His artwork and true talent are recognizable and can be seen in all its glory through his website and on the streets of Britain.

Engrish
www.engrish.com
Engrish is a site that has been around since the late 90s, showcasing photos of every day items that come across as hilarious to English speaking people. The photos are from around the world, but most come from Japan where it is considered cool to include English in marketing things (just like Japanese and other languages are considered cool here). They have collected many examples over the years and will give you hours of laughs. They include links to other engrish sites and even to Japanese sites showcasing bad Japanese by foreigners.

Secondhand Chic
www.secondhandchic.net
This is a great place to check out the latest trends. With several links to navigate through this site, it is a simple alternative to checking out its newest and hottest stock for the season. Detailes includes the store hours, pictures, and even a local map for our friends who haven’t seen this place yet. The site features a weekly coupon that is updated regularly. Whether checking out what’s new, hot or in style, secondhandchic.net is an easy and user-friendly place to view pictures, specials and, don’t forget,... COUPONS!

Richard's Fine Coffee
www.richardsfinecoffees.com
This website gives you all you need to know about Richard’s Fine Coffees. From a brief description about the store and what you can expect from them, to origins of their coffee (from Colombia to Costa Rica or even Kenya). There is information about their Richard’s Card for loyal customers, they have a list of the different types of beverages they have with a description of each. They do not list food items, although there are plenty of pictures to whet your appetite.

Wasted Beauty
www.thelotuseater.com
Wasted Beauty is an interactive animated Website. The concept for the page is very simplistic, but very effective. The main focus of the website is the art of the page’s creator, which includes many drawings and "scribbles." The art has a very desolate and surreal vibe going, and it is definitely intended for the PG-13 and up audience. The "scribbles," while very rough, show the effort and direction the artist takes in completing the drawings. Miscellaneous items include banners for adding to your website, screensavers and a newsletter to subscribe to. The site is also complemented with a eerie and surreal soundscape, thanks to music composed by Lars Sinda.

Apple Movie Trailers
www.apple.com/trailers
Quite possibly the most in depth movie trailer site on the Web. There, you can view trailers by the most recent, genre or by studio. It has the largest selection of movie trailers to view with multiple video sizes to choose from (including HD). The place to go to get a sneak peek of a movie before your friends, unless they know about it, too.

Cherry Pocket
www.cherrypocket.com
Cherry Pocket Fish Camp and Steak & Seafood Shak in Lake Wales. The website includes a history of Cherry Pocket, information on the restaurant and menu. It also has visitor, motel and rental information. The website for this local entertainment spot is the place to go to know about Cherry Pocket.

99rooms
www.99rooms.com
A site that combines photography, graffiti, animation, sound effects and flash to create a surreal, interactive and artistic landscape. A German designed website that is imaginative, cool and a little creepy. Besides the main portion of the website, it includes options for buying extras and links to the artists’ personal websites.