Online Resources - General
Internet
• Lavasoft AD-Aware - get rid of spyware on your computer. free download.
• Spyware Info - facts and honest info about spyware programs and your computer.
• Wikipedia - "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit."
• Merriam-Webster - "provides a free online dictionary, thesaurus, audio pronunciations", etc.
• Webopedia - dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology.
• Internet Slang Dictionary & Translator - Translate net slang, text messages, acronyms.
• Computer High Tech Terms - explained and animated
• G4techTV / G4techTV Call for Help (original TechTV gone, but this is on cable in Canada)
• Internet2 - the new & faster internet of the future, already in beta testing. details, updates.
• Internet Health Report - internet speed (health) checked hourly
• Test your actual internet connection transmission speed - at several places
• Check your current internet connection speed - another resource
• Internet Storm Center - tracks how fast worms, viruses and such are spreading
• DSL Reports - rates the quality of different DSL services and providers.
• Whois Source - domain name look-up, registration & ownership info.
• Shockwave.com and The ShockZone
Government
• U.S. Copyright Office & Carp Info
• FirstGov, the official site for U.S. Government - information, services, transactions, forms
• United States Of America - government links on one page
• Fed Stats - statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
• Official City Sites in Michigan and in Other States & Countries 9 countries
• United States Postal Service
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - recalls, report unsafe products, ...
Vehicles Car
• Kelley Blue Book - find out what your vehicle is worth, new car pricing reports, etc.
• CARFAX - provides a detailed vehicle history report in seconds, just enter a VIN
• AutoTrader - search and compare prices.
General Help, Look-Ups, Find Out About ...
• Peanut Products Recall List 2009 - regarding Salmonella Typhimurium, the full FDA (Food and Drug Administration) List and it is searchable.
• Not in My Cart - Recall info for toys and food, updated daily.
• Appliance Repair Clinic - resource for appliance parts and free repair help
• BBB Online - a Better Business Bureau program
• searchable databases and speciality search engines
• SO YOU WANNA (SYW) - an answer and "how to" site.
• How Stuff Works
• Tips of All Sorts
• Angie's List [Detroit] - paid membership required, homeowners ratings & reviews of services.
• PriceGrabber.com - overall best on the net for comparing prices & products and more.
• Fat Wallet - deals, ratings, compare prices, share or learn about best bargains.
• Price Watch - comparison shop prices for almost any computer product.
Nobody should "Just Vote"
Your vote helps decide how I live, my vote helps decide how you live.
So be informed - use knowledge and vote intelligently or don't vote!
• Democracy Net - federal & statewide contests, local judgeships & university boards ...
• opensecrets.org - campaign-finance reporting for U.S. elections. House Senate Presidency
• League of Women Voters - National and Michigan
To Those Who Like To Forward E-mails
Don't be a sucker!! Before you send anyone a "FWD", read immediately below ...
Think AOL, Intel or Microsoft will pay you to send e-mails?
Think there is a website giving away free cases of beer?
Think someone you don't know from another country is going to give you millions of dollars?
Wise up! Never forward e-mail B.S. to me or anyone else!
To know the truth, use these websites:
• NetScalped.com - "NetScalped.com is a free service devoted to giving you the information you need to avoid
internet and email fraud, scams, and hoaxes."
• snopes.com - for Urban Legends (internet hoaxes) and rumors.
• purportal.com - "the bunk stops here"
• HOAXBUSTERS - part of the CIAC (Computer Incident Advisory Center)
• Vmyths.com - to learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them.
• About - for internet Hoaxes, Urban Legends, Folklore & Netlore, Rumors and Junk.
• TruthOrFiction.com
• The AFU & Urban Legends Archive
Search Engine Watch - everything about search engines
Freedom From Smoking - online free smoking cessation program from the America Lung Association.
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the Internet Public Library and ...
the Internet Public Library's Frequently Asked Reference Questions
The Internet Public Library (IPL), is a public service organization and learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information. Provides library services to Internet users. Activities include: finding, evaluating, selecting, organizing, describing, and creating information resources;
and direct assistance to individuals.
• American Memory (the United States' digital library from the Library of Congress)
• United Nations - main website in english language
• United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 - the reason for invading Iraq
• United Nations Security Council Resolution 1284 - the one that led to 1441
• Terra.com - spanish language portal in the United States, Latin America and Spain.
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