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General Reference Switchboard.com Telephone number listings. 411.com Telephone number listings. One of the top search engines on the web. Yahoo Web-based e-mail, search, and news. United States Naval Observatory Click on the "what time is it" link for the exact time from their atomic clock. Urban Myths Is it a true story or an urban myth? Find out here. Snopes.com A great site for debunking the wild stories that arrive in our email each day. Some are true, some are false, and then there are the ones that have a basis in fact. Reference sources also, so you can find additional information. Easter Eggs In this case, hidden bonuses in software and other places. www.googol.com Tim Beauchamp's Web Site, named for a very large number (not to be confused with google.com) Book Awards Information about major awards for books; who won what when and for what. |
Computer Programming Bare Bones HTML Guide A guide to Hyper Text Markup Language for web programmers Java Information Official Sun Microsystems web site Colossal Cave History History of the classic computer game "Colossal Cave" which goes back to the days when there were no pictures on computers (it's all text.) |
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Buying and Selling Sites Amazon.com Internet vendor - not just books anymore, but all types of products. B & H Photo & Video Supplier of photo and video equipment in New York City. CDNow (now part of Amazon.com) Source of music CDs, etc. Ebay Internet auction and sales site. Replacements.com Did you break a plate, or just want additional pieces for the set? Search here for exactly what you need. |
Job Search & Finance Sites Monster.com Find a new job here, or find new employees here. careerbuilder.com Another large job-listing and searching site. jobcircle.com Another large job-listing and searching site. USA Jobs Job search site for US Government jobs. U. S. Savings Bonds Information about U. S. Savings Bonds (government site) Internal Revenue Service Information about federal taxes (government site) Equifax One of the "big three" credit reporting services. Experian One of the "big three" credit reporting services. Transunion One of the "big three" credit reporting services. |
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Science and Nature Sites Heavens Above Astronomical information; find out where to look in the sky United States Geological Survey Geology information National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Weather and ocean information Steel Mill Steel and how it is made LEAVES ...and why they change color in the autumn. The "nuked" CD Did you ever wonder what would happen if you put a compact disc in the microwave. Don't try it yourself; see the experiment done at this site. |
Food & Beverage Sites ichef.com Cooking information and recipes. www.recipeland.com Recipes for all kinds of food. webtender.com Recipes for various drinks. Just keep your computer away from any spills! |
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Art Sites Color Matching Match your web page colors to the Pantone Matching System standard colors. Sons of the Beach Would you believe - professional sand castle builders! Calligraphy Web Ring A "ring" of web sites about calligraphy. Eyetricks.com A site full of optical illusions. Bodleian Library Oxford Calligraphy and illuminated manuscript information. Photography Sites Autochrome Process Information about this early method of producing color photographs. Fuji Film Manufacturers of film, digital memory cards, and a variety of photography-related products. PSA The Photographic Society of America PSA Electronic Imaging Division Information and resources dealing with digital photography. Camera Club in Upper Merion Township (King of Prussia) Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia.) A camera club in Delaware County, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia.) JCC A camera club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cokin Filters Unofficial site with information about this system of interchangeable lens filters. Ritz Camera Retail store selling photographic supplies and services. |
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Travel & Geography Sites Expedia.com Travel web site; find schedules and buy tickets Travelocity.com Travel web site; find schedules and buy tickets Rick Steves Author of travel guides for travelers to Europe Map Quest Find locations and maps www.topozone.com Topographic maps and more. www.pahighways.com Information about highways in Pennsylvania. www.phillyroads.com Information about roads and highways in the Philadelphia area. |
History & News Sites KYW 1060 News Radio Station in Philadelphia word origins Origins of words. Pennsylvania PowerPort Web site of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Model Railroad Sites A club in Elkins Park (Philadelphia area.) This is the one with the famous lift bridge across the aisle. GATSME Model railroad club in Fort Washington (Philadelphia area.) Keystone N-scale model railroad club in the Philadelphia area. Logan Model railroad club in Souderton (Philadelphia Western suburbs.) Oaks Although the layout was dismantled, and the club reorganized as Royersford Modular Model Railroaders, John Almeida has kept the Oaks web site active. Penn State's model railroad club, located in University Park. Model railroad club in Cinnaminson, NJ (near Philadelphia.) Model railroad club in Brooklawn, NJ (near Philadelphia.) Model railroad club in southern New Jersey. The Model Railroad Club A very large club, located in Union City, New Jersey (near New York City.) N.M.R.A. National Model Railroad Association. The group that set most of the standards used in model railroading in the United States. Philadelphia Chapter of the NMRA The local chapter of the National Model Railroad Association. Athearn Models Manufacturers of model railroad equipment. Atlas Model Railroad Company Manufacturers of model railroad equipment. Bethlehem Car Works Manufacturers of model railroad equipment. Models of cars for the Reading Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, and others. Also trucks and other parts for railroad cars. Bowser Model Railroad Company Manufacturers of model railroad equipment, especially Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives and cars, but plenty of other kits also. Details West Manufacturers of detail parts, to "dress up" and super-detail those plain kits. Digitrax Manufacturers of digital control systems for model railroads. Eastern Car Works Manufacturers of model railroad kits. Kadee Quality Products Manufacturers of couplers, trucks, and model railroad cars. Stewart Hobbies Manufacturers of model railroad equipment |
Railroad Sites Trainweb A large site with links to model railroad and real railroad sites. PRR Towers A site about switch towers of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Images of the French TGV Now that's a fast train! End of the Line A caboose that has seen better days. Horseshoe Curve (landmark on the former Pennsylvania Railroad) Reading Railroad Steam Locomotive Roster Railroad Air Horns Everything you ever wanted to know about railroad air horns (and maybe more.) Amtrak America's inter-city passenger railroad (corporate web site) Cape May Seashore Lines Scenic railroad in Southern New Jersey Conrail Cyclopedia(unofficial site) CSX Photos(unofficial site) Hagley Museum(Wilmington, Delaware) National Railway Historical Society Operation Lifesaver Railroad safety program PRR Technical & Historical Society Preserving the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad |
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General Transportation Sites Cargo Law All kinds of transportation information; legal info and photos of transportation incidents. American Fighting Ships Information about America's military vessels, past and present Sailing ship information Information about all those sails and ropes you have wondered about. SS United States Information about the SS United States, now docked in Philadelphia awaiting possible renovation. Ship vs. Pier Three-point turns can be difficult, especially when driving something a few hundred feet long! |
Religion & Philosophy Sites Catholics on the Internet Philadelphia Archdiocese Mass Times Find out when Catholic Mass is celebrated in various cities - good site for travelers |
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Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Area Sightseeing Philadelphia Museum of Art This museum's collections contain art from various periods of history. On display in its galleries, you can see sculpture, painting, metalwork, architectural elements, even complete rooms from other buildings! Norristown Farm Park A county park, partially in two townships and a municipality. It features hiking trails, but is also a working farm. Chadds Ford Winery Pennsylvania winery located in Chadds Ford. Franklin Institute Named for Benjamin Franklin, this science museum has exhibits suitable for children, but also of interest to adults. Independence Seaport Museum On the Delaware River, this museum is home to a WWII submarine and the cruiser Olympia, among other exhibits. Mercer Museum Located in Doylestown (Bucks County) this museum features artifacts collected by Henry Mercer, including a selection of early American tools. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts An educational institution and museum, located in center city Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Inquirer The largest newspaper in the city. www.philorch.org The Philadelphia Orchestra University of Pennsylvania Museum The museum of the University of Pennsylvania. www.whyy.org Public television, channel 12. www.wybe.org Public television, channel 35. |
Miscellaneous Links United States Postal Service Find zip codes, rates, and rules New York City Marathon Information about this famous race. Powerball If you played, check your numbers here |
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Links are provided for convenience, but only you can determine which sites are reliable and meet your own needs. If you find any links that are inaccurate, please let me know. I do check most of them from time to time, but this site is maintained in my spare time, so I may miss a change from time to time. |
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