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AUTOMOBILE
CLUB OF SO. CALIF.: More than just roadside assistance, members
can make travel arrangements, buy auto insurance, read the online version of Westways
Magazine or look for prices on new cars. |
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AUTO
WORLD WEEKLY: Site offers latest news from the automotive world, road
tests, car pricing, etc. . . |
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BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE: This site
promotes informed giving and provides potential donors with accurate information
about the charitable organizations that seek their support. |
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BEGINNER'S
CENTRAL: This online tutorial is aimed at the Internet “newbie”.
Divided into several chapters, the tutorial guides users through the basic
concepts and practical details of using the Internet. |
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CAL
TRANS "ON THE ROAD": Provides useful links to Caltrans
highway information and other sites that might be of interest to anyone hitting
the road. Check traffic information, download free maps and much more. |
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CHILDREN'S
TELEVISION WORKSHOP: This
site delivers original and highly interactive learning opportunities designed
for parents and children to explore together. Parents can discover how to get
the most out of the Internet while spending time with their kids. Offers fun
experiences for everyone from preschoolers to grandparents. |
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EARTHQUAKE
INFORMATION FROM THE USGS: The US Geological Survey’s site
provides maps and lists of recent earthquakes, frequently asked questions about
earthquakes, how to prepare and much more. |
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FLY
FISHING REVIEW: A website by fly fishermen for fly fishermen.
Share your love of fly fishing. Post honest reviews of gear you’ve used. Read
reviews of gear you’re considering buying. Share your fly fishing experiences
with others. Check out reports on your favorite waters. |
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GREAT
OUTDOOR RECREATION PAGES (GORP): This
website offers information on unusual and unique travel destinations and
inspires viewer participation in everything from an afternoon hike to a
weeks-long biking adventure. Find information on journeys circling the globe:
Down Under, Latin America, the Himalayas, Indochina, Pacific Islands, not to
mention closer to home in North America. |
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HOMEFARE: Get
answers to questions about buying a home, learn all about mortgages, calculate
your mortgage payment, view images of homes for sale, and get city and school
reports for any area. |
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HISTORY
CHANNEL: History buffs can search for information on any topic in
history – automotive, Civil War, crime, literary, technology, Wall Street,
World War II, etc. Hear audio clips of famous speeches and much more. |
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MAPQUEST:
Get detailed driving directions and maps to and from any destination in
North America, live traffic reports, and related travel information. |
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NASA:
Track space shuttle launches, download the latest
imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, read about recent uses of
NASA-developed technology by private industry, watch a short video of the first
human landing on the moon or follow the progress of the International Space
Station project, and much more. |
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NASCAR
ONLINE: Visit this official site of the National Association for
Stock Car Auto Racing to get information about upcoming events, race schedules,
results, standings, racing news and more. |
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NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC: Explore this site to search an index of publications,
pay a virtual visit to their museum, learn what it takes to win the National
Geography Bee, ask a question, check the encyclopedia, and much more. |
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NATIONAL
HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FEDERATION:
This organization is committed to preserving the historic landmarks and
revitalizing the economies of communities along the entire 2,400-mile stretch of
U. S. Highway Route 66. Discover Route 66 and see how America traveled in the
1920's-60's. Visit the wonderful old trading posts, gas stations, motels,
tourist traps, diners and villages along the scenic 'Mother Road' at this
website. |
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NICKELODEON:
Safe site designed for children and other fans of Nickelodeon’s™ cable
television programming. Loaded with fun and games. |
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OFF-ROAD
NETWORK This site
covers just about everything to do with off-road sports and events related to
dirt bikes, ATVs, buggies, trucks with gnarly big tires and in some cases,
personal water craft and snowmobiles plus race coverage of the big events. |
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RECIPE
NETWORK: Never run out of recipes. Need a new idea for
dinner tonight? Want to cook up something special? Search through the huge
recipe archives and share your own recipes. Browse cooking and baking tips,
terms and nutritional facts. |
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ROADSIDE
AMERICA: An online guide to offbeat tourist attractions. Explore
odd and hilarious travel destinations, museums and attractions in the US, read
the latest tourism tips, and plan your own road trip. |
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SMITHSONIAN
INSTITUTE: The Smithsonian is composed of 16 museums and
galleries, the National Zoo and numerous research centers in the United States
and abroad. Nine Smithsonian museums are located on the National Mall in
Washington D.C. Browse through the
museums online, find out about upcoming events, plan your trip or do a virtual
tour of artifacts from the museums. |
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FREE
TRANSLATION: Try FreeTranslation.com
if you need a quick and easy translation of foreign language text and web
pages, or if you need to translate parts of this website into another language. This is strictly
a machine
translation, so it's far from perfect but can be very helpful. They translate
FROM English to French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. They
translate TO English from French, German and Spanish. And the service is
completely free! |
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VIRTUAL
GARDEN: This site contains all kinds of gardening resources.
Provides tips on planning a garden. Look for plants with specific
characteristics to grow in your area. |
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VOYAGE
TO THE DEEP: Become
a virtual crewmember on a real voyage to the bottom of the sea to investigate
underwater geysers. The site describes the latest findings of the marine
scientists working off the coast of Mexico. Explore amazing seafloor geology and
look at pictures of the weird creatures that live there. |
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WEATHER
CHANNEL: This
site features current conditions and forecasts for over 1,700 cities world wide,
along with local and regional radars. Many maps and other features are also at
your fingertips, along with weather-related news, educational material, a
weather glossary, a storm encyclopedia, and seasonal features. |
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