These are a few links to interesting and useful places.

Sound Devices makes some of my favorite Mic Pre's and recorders.

Soundminer an essential FX cataloger, partner and design tool.

Sound Log Pro The old standard FX Data Base, Partners well with Soundminer.

Cinema Audio Society Discussion Board, mostly about mixing but also recording and films in general.

Motion Picture Sound Editors, home of the Golden Reels.

Film Arts Foundation, The San Francisco home for Indi Filmmakers.

Sweet Maria's, Don't settle for bad coffee, Roast your own!

EMU's on Acid, E4 Info galore