CHRISTMAS SITE

It’s Christmas 365 days a year at www.claus.com and everyone is invited. You’ll feel like a kid again after spending a few minutes on the site trying out all the fun activities. You can officially graduate from elf school, create your own elves and even e-mail the big guy yourself. And if malls are the last place you want to spend the holidays, you can take care of some of your Christmas shopping while you’re there. There are tons of great gift ideas that are sure to brighten anyone’s Christmas morning. You can also download screen savers and instant message icons to keep you in the Christmas spirit.

— CHRIS CURRY

BEHIND THE SIMPSONS

Anything you could ever need or need to know about America’s favorite family, “The Simpsons,” can be found on www.thesimpsons.com. You can also view the trailer of the upcoming Simpsons’ movie. Homer slippers, bobbleheads and clothing are just a few of the interesting things in the Simpsons’ store. You can also get a sneak peak at upcoming episodes. It’s also a great way to meet other Simpson fanatics by browsing and posting in the message board. Informative biographies are also available on the staff of the show and you can browse episode guides from all 18 seasons.

— CHRIS CURRY

PHOTOGRAPHERS’ HOME

Whether you are an amateur photographer looking for some tips or a pro looking to polish your shots, you can find something useful at the Web site: www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path38&pq-localeen—US&—reque stid4806.

You can do everything from comparing different models of cameras to learning how to pick the best digital camera for your needs. There are also great tips for taking pictures as well. Of course, some of these great techniques are great for getting a good mark on your photography assignment in class. No matter how little or how much you use a camera, you are sure to be able to find something on this site that will make the process simpler.

— CHRIS CURRY

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