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*** Concert Finder
*** Mutual Fund Wisdom
*** It's A ConspiracyURLs in this issue:
Pollstar: http://www.pollstar.com
Morningstar: http://www.morningstar.net
The Smoking Gun: http://www.thesmokinggun.com*** Concert Finder ***
When summer begins to peek over the horizon, a flurry of musicians gear up for their big summer tours. With so many concerts being announced, it's tough to find out about your favorite artist before tickets actually go on sale. Pollstar makes following your favorite artist on tour even easier. Type in your favorite artist, your city, or even the name of your favorite venue, and Pollstar will let you know when that must-see concert will be in your town.Pollstar: http://www.pollstar.com
*** Mutual Fund Wisdom ***
If you are one of the millions of people who invest in mutual funds, run, don't walk, to the best mutual fund resource on the Internet! Morningstar, already considered THE authority when it comes to mutual funds, has a web site which lets you sift through a wealth of information about stocks and mutual funds. Morningstar gives you the information you really need to make informed decisions with your money. Be sure to check out the portfolio "X-Ray", where you can set up your own portfolio and monitor with more detailed information and analysis than anywhere else on the Net.Morningstar: http://www.morningstar.net
(Please note the URL IS www.morningstar.NET ; this is not a type-o.)*** It's A Conspiracy ***
Here's a site that takes the Freedom of Information Act quite literally. If you've ever wondered what's locked up in the classified, top secret, or otherwise confidential files of the US Government, take a look at The Smoking Gun. Sort through original scanned government documents (complete with handwritten notes and blacked out "confidential names" ) to see the sordid details of some of the most interesting scandals. If you're a true crime fan, or just like hear the story behind the story, give The Smoking Gun a shot.