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Lets you find businesses and other information for all fifty American states. The website also has directories of colleges, universities, business schools and Internet service providers. The website also provides state tax forms. - 50states.com
http://www.50states.com/
A Companion to Digital Humanities
A reference tool that explains this new field of study. This online book covers the historical evolution of the humanities field, theories of using the computer to understand culture and more. The website also has examples of digital humanists in action. - A Companion to Digital Humanities
http://www.digitalhumanities.org/companion/
Provides a guide to websites and online businesses that anyone can edit. You can search for related websites, find maps to offices and share information with others. You can also use this website to research whether companies are acting morally with their staff. - AboutUs
http://www.aboutus.org
American National Standards Institute
The American National Standards Institute acts as the voice of U.S. standards and conformity assessment system and aims to enhance not just the dlobal competitiveness of U.S. business but also the U.S. quality of life. The website provides information about the Institute's wide range of standards and accreditation services, consumer and government affairs, news and publications as well as meetings and events. The website also features the Institute's educational offerings and trainings. - American National Standards Institute
http://www.ansi.org
Provides an online personal organizer featuring calendars, contact manager, file and photo sharing, invitations, bookmarks, and more. - Annomate
http://www.annomate.com/
The Ask Oxford website provides access to some of the world's best dictionaries and reference resources. You can learn how to become a better writer here. In addition to English resources, the website also has bilingual resources that can help you learn Spanish, French, Italian and other languages. - Ask Oxford
http://oxforddictionaries.com/
Provides etymology, meaning and history of various names on a humber of languages including French, German, Spanish, Greek and other. Site also features the most popular names, provides information on naming laws and contains a variety of fun stuff. - Behind the Name
http://www.behindthename.com
Blu-ray.com provides information on everything related to Blu-ray Disc (BD) including the latest news, Blu-ray movies, reviews, players, recorders, drives, media and firmware. The website also has forums on a wide range of topic discussions. The website also features new and upcoming Blu-ray releases as well as Blu-ray movies top sellers, top pre-orders and top bargains and the site also links you to Amazon.com where you can purchase Blu-ray movies. - Blu-ray.com
http://www.blu-ray.com
The City Data website that provides detailed statistical data on all American states and many cities as well. The website also has thousands of additional facts supported by the website's users. Whether you want to find out about employment, crime data, cost of living and other factors. - City Data
http://www.city-data.com
The City Population website provides statistics and other information for all the major cities of the world. You can also learn about the population growth and density of different cities around the world, between 1998-2008. If you are an urban researcher, this website is a must visit. - City Population
http://www.citypopulation.de
Includes information and analysis on people, business establishments, education facilities, career opportunities, real estate, commuting and other citywide services. Find cities and towns, colleges, universities and trade schools as well as careers. - CityTownInfo.com
http://www.citytowninfo.com
The Commons website is dedicated to developing innovative and collaborative solutions to global problems such as sustainably economic practices. The website has discussion forums where you can discuss car sharing, mobility issues, new approaches to work and more. You can also access a video library here to learn more about sustainable practices. - Commons
http://www.ecoplan.org
Copper Development Association
The Copper Development Association is dedicated to showing the health benefits of using copper. The website has information on how to use copper safely, including advice for when you should call an electrician. You can also find new fashion designs that make use of copper. - Copper Development Association
http://www.copper.org
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Provides scientific and technical information for the defense community. This website provides access to a variety of scientific and technical resources and services offered by the center. The website also provides forms and guides that you can use to transact business with the DTIC. - Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
http://www.dtic.mil
A resource for people studying the medieval era. You can use this website to learn to find out about medieval history conferences and journals. Hosted at the University of Lethbridge, this website also has a wiki where medievalists share information on their projects. - Digital Medievalist
http://www.digitalmedievalist.org/
A reference website where you can learn about open access scholarship, online scholarly publishers and more. The website also has bibliographies to help you go deeper in your understanding of digital scholarship. You can also browse for digital scholarly works here. - Digital Scholarship
http://digital-scholarship.org/
Provides free legal forms, professional documents and business templates. Includes a document database and member profiles. - Docstoc
http://www.docstoc.com
The E-Reference Desk website is a family-friendly tool to help people learn more about the United States. You can use this website to find out about American colleges and high schools. The website also has a guide to the official symbols of all fifty U.S. states. - E-Reference Desk
http://www.e-referencedesk.com
Contains a collection of short stories, educational games and other interactive contents for kids of all ages. Includes printable short stories, teaching materials and e-books. - East of the Web
http://www.eastoftheweb.com
Provides access to a wealth of information resources that can help you whether you are a student, a doctor or working in the corporate environment. The service provides visual search options so you can find what you want no matter what your learning style is. You can also request a free trial of the website's database services here. - EBSCOhost
http://www.ebscohost.com
The Edgar Online website provides financial information and analytical tools to help you understand the financial markets. The EDGARpro service is a resource for financial professionals who need additional support. Edgar Online also provides interactive financial data as well. - Edgar Online
http://www.edgar-online.com
The EDSitement (National Endowment for the Humanities) presents the Internet resources for the humanities. You can find resources in arts & culture, language & language arts, foreign languages, history & social studies. The website also has lessons plans on various aspects of history and other subjects. - EDSitement
http://www.edsitement.neh.gov
The eHow website explains how to do just about anything ranging from education, pets, relationships and personal finance. Some of the website's most popular how-tos include how to survive in a soft economy, how to say I love you and even how to set up a nice living room. - eHow
http://www.ehow.com
This website is a premier educational resource for teachers, students, professors and researchers. This website holds a vast collection of study guides, lesson plans and other reference materials on a wide range of educational topics including health, art, business, history and others. The website also features college guides and provides a section where you can ask a question and get answers from other teachers, students, professors or researchers. - eNotes
http://www.enotes.com
This website profiles thousands of communities across America and provides local information including details on population, culture, income, travel and recreation, education, state data and other essentials. This website also allows you to search for a community's public records and also provides an interactive map of the whole place. - ePodunk
http://www.epodunk.com
The Escape Artist website helps people build new lives in other countries. You can use this website to learn about living overseas, finding jobs in other countries and search for employment as well. The website also covers overseas retirement. - Escape Artist
http://www.escapeartist.com
The Essortment website has a great selection of free articles on health, science, education, food, hobbies and travel. Curious about frugal living or photography? This website explains how to do both of those and more. You can also get recipes and gardening advice here. - Essortment
http://www.essortment.com
The Examiner is an expert edited website that provides quality information on everything from business to relationships and games. You can also apply to be an examiner – a local, informed insider – through this website. Authors on this website can also earn money. - Examiner
http://www.examiner.com
The Find Your Spot website is a location tool that helps you find out which city is best for your needs. Whether you want to live in a major metropolitan centre, a medium sized city or a small town, this website can help you find the right place to move to. - Find Your Spot
http://www.findyourspot.com
Provides educational and entertaining information on a wide range of topics. Includes articles, multimedia, e-books, schematic archives, historic speeches, and a discussion forum. - Free Info Society
http://www.freeinfosociety.com
Provides travel guides to Grand Canyon, New York, Rome, San Diego, Maui, and other places. There are also guides to financial issues such as investing in precious metals. - Galt Technology
http://www.galttech.com
A gasoline price website that allows visitors to post and view recent retail gasoline prices. The website provides real-time gas information to help consumers locate the lowest price available. The website also provides a gas price historical chart to track down gasoline prices from months or years ago. The website also allows you to explore city, state, area and even national maps to search for the cheapest gas price. The website also provides a trip calculator to help you maximize your fuel. - GasBuddy.com
http://www.gasbuddy.com
Provides all the helpful information that you need if you're just new to London and need help getting around the city. This classsified service and community site provides general information about the city, offers accommodations information and employment opportunities and also allows you to meet new people. The website also contains comprehensive information and resources of other cities around the globe. - Gumtree
http://www.gumtree.com
HighBeam Research is a premier online library that provides research, facts and millions of articles from newspapers, magazines, journals and other credible publications. You can search data, articles and other materials by categories that includes academic and education, business, government, health, lifestyle and personal interest, news, sports and leisure, and technology and science. The website also provides three ways to research: library, web and reference. - HighBeam Research
http://www.highbeam.com
Provides access to the US census taken between 1790 and 1960. Based at the University of Virginia Library, you can analyze data at both the date and county levels. The website has census in education, manufacturing, agriculture and more. - Historical Census Browser
http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/
The Irrigation Tutorials website provides free information on irrigation and irrigation systems. Whether you need to find out how to design a new irrigation system, repair a system or access reviews of irrigation products, this website is a good place to check out. There are also tips on how to save water. - Irrigation Tutorials
http://www.irrigationtutorials.com
The ISO Standards Glossary is a reference website that explains a great variety of ISO standards and definitions. In addition to standards, you can also buy kits and other resources to help you make the best use of standards like ISO 9000, ISO 17799 and ISO 14000. - ISO Standards Glossary
http://www.standardsglossary.com
The J Guide at Stanford University is a directory of information on Japan. You can use this website to find resources to help you learn the Japanese language, learn about Japanese politics and government and more. You can also use the J Guide to search for jobs in Japan. - J Guide
http://jguide.stanford.edu
This not-for-profit organization provides research resources to the scholarly community. You can search for academic articles on history, political science and many other topics. Use of JSTOR is restricted to users with a subscription, which is often available through university libraries. - JSTOR
http://www.jstor.org/
The LegiStorm website brings transparency to the United States Congress by bringing public documents and other non-partisan information on the Web. You can also find out about the US Congress's salaries such as staffers, Senators, Representatives and others. - LegiStorm
http://www.legistorm.com
A local search engine company that provides consumers with the most relevant search results. The website allows you to find a list of the nearest local businesses, products and services in your area and also provides reviews and ratings, driving directions, addresses and other relevent information. - Local.com
http://www.local.com
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum at the University of Texas is a research resource for anybody interested in learning about this famous 1960s President. You can buy caps, magnets and other items from the LBJ Museum Store, and alsosearch the LBJ Archives. - Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/
Provides an interactive map that allows users to locate top name brands and retail stores and to find the most interesting thing to do in the locality. Includes interests and brands index, maps created by visitors and a voting section for the most interesting hobby, activity and interest. - MapMuse
http://www.mapmuse.com
The Marquis Who's Who service is a reference publication that makes it easy to learn about the world's most important people. The company also has special editions that cover politics, science and engineering, art and other fields. You can also submit a biography to the website here. - Marquis Who's Who
http://www.marquiswhoswho.com
Offers online metric conversion calculators and tables. Site includes temperature conversion, length conversion, area conversion, weight conversion and volume conversion. - Metric-Conversions.org
http://www.metric-conversions.org
Michigan State University Global Access
MSU Global Access is an educational resource dedicated to international affairs. The website also has profiles of various countries around the world that provide you with maps, basic facts and search engines that specialize in that country. The website also has general travel precautions to aid you in your travels. - Michigan State University Global Access
http://www.msuglobalaccess.net/
MSN Encarta is an information service that helps you understand current affairs, find education resources and more. In addition to articles on managing your finances, the 2008 US election and other current events, you can also access a free dictionary and encyclopedia through this website. There are also plenty of fun quizzes where you can test your knowledge. - MSN Encarta
http://www.encarta.msn.com
Allows users to compare countries based on any given statistics. Includes an encyclopedia, statistics index, country database, flag lists, country maps, and an education center. - NationMaster.com
http://www.nationmaster.com
Develops standards to facilitate the sharing and use of digital content. Includes standards documents, current projects, and news. - Open Archives Initiative
http://www.openarchives.org/
The Phrontistery website is a great place to visit if you enjoy learning new words. One of the website's best sections covers two and three letter words, something that will certainly come in handy if you play Scrabble. You can also find a bibliography of works on English words here. - Phrontistery
http://www.phrontistery.info
Project Gutenberg is a free service to provides access to thousands of free books. The project is particularly at providing copies of classic works like the Iliad by Homer, Dracula by Bram Stoker, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and many other works. You can also volunteer to support the project through this website. - Project Gutenberg
http://www.gutenberg.org/
RiskWorld is a great resource website that provides articles covering risk news and views. The website also features risk related events and organization. RiskWorld also provides risk related publications including abstracts library, databases, journals, news services, paper reports, newsletter and magazines covering topics from risks in everyday life to health risks to environmental and ecological risks. The website also provides resources for risks assessment and management. - RiskWorld
http://www.riskworld.com
RulesOnline.com is an online reference tool that provides full text of the fourth edition of Robert's Rule of Order Revised book, an easy-to-read guide that covers the basics of conducting and participating in meetings of any size. The website divided the book into two parts, Part I (Rules of Order) contains Articles I-XI and Part II (Organizations, Meetings, Assembly) contains Articles XII-XIII. The website also contains lessons outline, Plan for Study of Parliamentary Law and a 10-item quiz. - RulesOnline.com
http://www.rulesonline.com
The Salary Expert is a career tool that can help you determine if your pay is reasonable for your area. The website also provides cost of living comparisons, surveys of executives and other tools. Some of the salary information available here is free, with more detailed reports entailing a fee. - Salary Expert
http://www.salaryexpert.com
The Salary Surveys website provides information on the salaries that people can enjoy in various industries. The website also has a geographic pay assessor that can help you determine if you are being paid fairly compared to other people in your area. The website also has other tools to help you plan your career. - Salary Surveys
http://www.erieri.com
The Scoil Net website is a resource for education in Ireland. Whether you are a school manager, parent or student, there are plenty of useful education resources here. You can also find crosswords and games here. The website also has a directory of schools in Ireland. - Scoil Net
http://www.scoilnet.ie
The Search Engine for Standards website is a helpful tool that can help you find standards for many industries. The website also provides standards tracking and automated reporting services. The website also has useful information to help people develop new standards. - Search Engine for Standards
http://www.nssn.org
Before you invest in a public company, you better know about their history and registrations. This website makes it easy to search the information that companies have filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). You can also find the most recent SEC filings here. - SEC Info
http://www.secinfo.com/
Offers educational software and online games for kids of all ages. Includes activities, quizzes, articles and more on a wide selection of academic topics. Features customer reviews and new additions. - Sheppard Software
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com
The Sign Writing Site is a great place to learn how to use sign languages. You can also find about the history of sign writing here. The website also has sign writing dictionaries to help you expand your sign vocabulary. You can also find sign writing greeting cards. - Sign Writing Site
http://www.signwriting.org
Social Science Research Network
The Social Science Research Network is a service that brings researchers together in a variety of fields. The Network helps people share research in accounting, economics, information systems, management, marketing, social insurance, health economics and other fields. - Social Science Research Network
http://www.ssrn.com
Provides accurate and up-to-date city information including the economy, population, people and places to visit. Includes cost of living comparison, school statistics, crime rate comparison, city comparison, real estate listings and climate profiles. - Sperling's BestPlaces
http://www.bestplaces.net
The Statistics Homepage is an electronic textbook that explains how to use a variety of statistical methods. The website describes how to use process analysis, neural networks, factor analysis, data mining techniques, power analysis and more. Even if you are a beginner in using statistics, this website can help you learn about this online textbook. - Statistics Homepage
http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/stathome.html
Survival Tips on Robert's Rules of Orders
This website contains survival tips on parliamentary procedures. The website provides advice and other information on what to do before, during and after the motion to learn to run a meeting without victimizing the audience and without being victimized by someone armed with parliamentary procedure and a personal agenda. The website also provides information on how a registered parliamentarian can help your organization. - Survival Tips on Robert's Rules of Orders
http://www.roberts-rules.com
TASI Guide to Finding Images Online
The TASI Guide to Finding Images Online is a resource that helps people find images. You can get advice on finding stock images, current events, art images, maps and scientific images through this website. The website also provides guidance on managing digitization projects as well. - TASI Guide to Finding Images Online
http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/crossmedia/advice/finding-video-audio-and-images-online/
Task-Centered User Interface Design
This online book on user interface design by Clayton Lewis describes general principles on interface design. Published in 1994, some of the book's principles are getting somewhat dated but these principles can still be used to design furniture and other tools. - Task-Centered User Interface Design
http://www.hcibib.org/tcuid/
This website provides legal documents, arrest records and other files from the government and law enforcement sources. The website also features police mugshots of the rich and famous who have landed into jail. - The Smoking Gun
http://www.thesmokinggun.com
The Up My Street website helps people research neighbourhoods, find property prices and more in Britain. You can also use this website to find out which businesses and other services are nearby a given address. The website also provides information on planning a smart home. - Up My Street
http://www.upmystreet.com
Provides manuals that anybody can edit, inspired by Wikipedia. The website explains how to make coffee, deal with difficult relatives, change light bulbs and how to save money. You can also make a suggestion for a how-to article here. - wikiHow
http://www.wikihow.com
A free online translation dictionary that offers translation from Spanish to English, French to English, Spanish to French, Spanish to Portuguese and more. - WorldReference.com
http://www.wordreference.com