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Reports on the increasing number of teachers in the United States who use classroom Web logs in teaching. Features of Web logs; Advantages presented by Web logs to teachers and students; Common criticism against the use of Web logs in classroom education.

Focuses on the initiative of librarians in using books and Web sites to answer questions quickly in the U.S. Level of speed in answering; Accuracy of the information given to searcher; Usability of the Web searches.

Evaluates several Web sites for wedding registries.

Presents information on several Web sites that sell emergency supplies in preparation for possible terrorist attacks in the U.S.

Discusses the use of Web sites by local political candidates in the U.S. View that Senator Bob Dole's 1996 campaign was the beginning of the Internet age in politics; Use of the Web to post campaign platforms, solicit donations and find volunteers; How the Web allows candidates to disseminate information; Difficulties finding some of the Web sites; Question of whether campaign information on the Web is reaching voters; Why voters are sometimes disappointed with Web sites. INSET: At Senators' Web Sites, a 60-Day Vow of Silence.

Discusses the reasons for the failure of several school Web sites.

Focuses on the complaints of Web users with Web site designs. Problem with redesigning a Web site; Discussion on information overload as the biggest complaint about Web designs; Opinion from Jakob Nielsen, a Web usability consultant at Nielsen Norman Group.