CALM BEFORE THE STORMTROOPER
Episode one may be imminent - but some are happy to make their own fun as Zilla's Storm Trooper Site shows. Or maybe you preferred the book? Why not join the debate at Tatooine - Sci-fi books or movies - which do you prefer?
LET US CONTROL YOUR MIND
We are delighted to announce the release of Version 1.0 of FortuneCity's new Mind Control Server. Would you like us to control your thoughts? Simply click here and let us take take care of everything.
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
This month's issue of the Lavender Hill (Movie/TV District) Newsletter is on the stands. It contains info about great movie sites as well as news from the local Ministers and Neighbourhood Guides.
APRIL FOOLS DAY
If you are in need of jokes and fun then look no further than Benny Hills, our Humour District. You can find links to some hilarious sites containing all manner of gags. If you have some jokes of your own why not post them on the Humour Message Board.
APRIL FOOLS EXTRAVAGANZA
The Ministers of Benny Hills - The Humour District are running an April Fools Extravanganza. They are asking for citizens to submit their most embarassing moment or best practical joke. The best entries wil be posted on the Humour Message Board.
GUITAR GREAT ANNIVERSARY
On this day in 1954 legendary guitarist Eric Clapton was born. You can find out more about this rock legend by checking out John's Fan Page. Alternatively you can go to the Music Message Board in Tin Pan Alley and join the discussion about which is your favourite EC tune.
TEACH YOURSELF A LANGUAGE
Ever thought about learning another language? It's never been easier or cheaper thanks to the "Get Help Tutorial Warehouse". This great site offers links to free language tutorials in Spanish, German, French and Italian. Once you have started learning you can try out your new skills on FortuneCity's language specific message boards.
FREE GRAPHICS
Are you looking for some graphics to jazz up your site? Then look no further than Celtic Katra's Artworks. She has loads of fantastic original backgrounds, wallpapers, bars and buttons that you can use free of charge.
ART AND CULTURE CENTER
The FortuneCity Art and Culture Center is currently showing an exhibition of watercolours, digital art, pencil drawings and paintings from some of our most talented citizens. You can browse the gallery or submit one of your own creations.
BEST PICTURE OSCAR
Who do you think deserved to win the Best Picture Oscar - Shakespeare in Love or Saving Private Ryan? You can register your vote in our Weekly Debate or join the discussion on the Movie Message Board.
BASIC HTML AND JAVASCRIPT
Do you want to learn more about how to make a homepage? If so, you should try take a look at the HTML Page Tutor, a 13 step introduction to all aspects of homepage building. The more advanced citizens should take a check out Madokan's Guide to Javascript.
TECHNO VS BIG BEAT
Where do you stand on the great techno vs big beat debate? Do you think Underworld are the best thing since sliced bread or is it Fatboy Slim that floats your boat. If you have an opinion you should pop over to the Tin Pan Alley - Music Message Board and join the discussion.
HELP CENTER
The FC Ministers have joined forces to create a Help Center that includes info on HTML, java, graphics as well as which ministers speak what language.
MILLENIUM/RAINBOW TIMES
Millenium Park and Rainbow Park have joined forces to create their own newspaper. There are some very informative articles about homes and gardens, parenting and pets.
MELTING POT TIMES
The Ministers of Melting Pot have produced their own newspaper - The Melting Pot Times. It includes news, editorial columns, featured residents, HTML tips and humour, they are also looking for volunteers to help write some articles.
MAYOR'S ADDRESS
Foxleap, the FortuneCity Mayor has posted a new address at City Hall. It contains useful information and links to all the utilities and help available in the city.
COMPUTING NEWSLETTERS
We are delighted to be able to offer our citizens the ability to receive (ABSOLUTELY FREE) a variety of hardware, software and computer industry email newsletters published by WebShopper.
COMPETITIONS GALORE
There are competitions to suit every taste in FortuneCity. You could enter the Design-A-Banner competition, the Gaming Trivia Competition or even the St Patrick's Day Potato Competition. Each of them has some great prizes to win.
FC QUAKE CLAN
Do you enjoy playing Quake? Would you like to play against other people over the Net? If so, then you should take a look at Minister Say Ten's FortuneCity Quake Clan Site.
MR DOCKSIDE 1999
One of our dedicated Ministers (Loverangel) is once again running her annual Mr Dockside Pageant 1999. This pageant is not judged on looks alone and is open to all age groups. Last year's winner Pete was chosen because he was such a caring father.
IMPROVE YOUR SITE In this week's Home Improvements you can find an article on how to spice up your page by using imagemaps.
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