Alternative-X Feeling post-modern? Then slouch toward Alternative-X, a zine that's so cool, hot button links are unmarked and open to personal interpretation. The Interzones section contains articles with titles like "Weird Republicans"and "Why Clinton's Foreign Policy Shows He's Good in Bed." You'll find rants and reviews, fiction and fantasy. Lots of attitude. Scores of short articles and features. Published by a Mark Amerika, the staff also includes an Anarchivist and someone in charge of Covert Operations. -KW

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BISEX.ORG Does the Internet foster community? The people from BISEX.ORG would say yes. They have created not only a page, but also an organization for friends and supporters of #bisex IRC. The whys and wherefores of bisexuality are covered in a welcoming essay called "A Bit of History." Unfortunately, the rest of the site is a bit bare - even the ubiquitous FAQ is missing. When there's better organization, and more Q&A about bisexuality, personal views and so on, this could be a useful page. -KW

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Main Floor "Glamor and good advice" are yours from the Main Floor, an online beauty and style magazine. Nicely designed, the site features fashion notes (with small runway photos in which you can't see detail), fragrance reports, profiles of models, and tips on grooming and makeup. Everyone's favorite, the beauty makeover, has its own area with lots of cosmetic technique and description. The Main Floor has made a good start and has room to grow. Just consider how many people appreciate advice like, "Invest in natural bristles. For powder or blush, look for squirrel bristles. For eyeshadow, pony." -KW

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Outdoors OnLine Hunters, gatherers, anglers, hikers, and trail guides alike may enjoy Outdoors Online, which is a part mall, part newsletter and part directory of organizations concerned with enjoying the great outdoors. The folksy tone and cheerful look should be just the ticket for those who want to read about The Walleye Guys, or enter a contest for a Dream Hunt. The site needs more links, product information, and editorial content, but this is a pleasant and well-intentioned beginning. -KW

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Rainbow Family of Living Light Since 1972, a summertime Rainbow Gathering has overtaken the great outdoors. Consider it a giant camp-out for thousands of hippies, Deadheads, and other cosmic spirits. This confab of music, grooving, and consensus sans authority figures is an experiment in cooperative living, and this non-official page by Rob Savoye is a good insider's view of the Rainbow phenomenon. You'll find media clips, event calendars, photos of recent gatherings, and even a glossary. Whether you want to join the family or are just fascinated by this particular microcosm, you'll find something of interest here.-KW

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