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SHPL- FAVORITE WEB LINKS

Want to learn more about the Internet? Click here to see our Internet demonstration schedule
Internet Links Subject Index

ABC'S of Computers Find Anything Libraries BOOK SITES
Animal & Pet Sites Gardening Museums/ History Book Lovers Sites
Auction Sites & More Genealogy 101 Coolest Sites Book Club Titles
Auto Buying Government 105 More Sites Mystery Books Female Authors
Business & Media Health 107 Coolest Sites Mystery Books Male Authors
Children's Sites Hobbies Reference Sources Romance Books
College/ Financial Aid Home Repair/Buying Schools Librarian's Bookbag
Community Resources Internet 101 Search Tools  
Cooking/Recipes Internet Tips & Tricks Senior Sites  
Consumer Savvy Investment Teen Links  
Digital Cameras Job Hunting Travel  
E-Mail Sites Legal Weather  
    Weight Control  

Internet Classes and Demonstrations

 Computer Classes and Demonstrations: These demonstration sessions, presented by staff member Kathryn Ribant Payne, will explain the Internet and how it can be used to find information. All classes take place in the Programming Center. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the Web. If you need more information, call the library at (586) 446-2669.

If your club or group would like to schedule an Internet demonstration, call the library at (586) 446-2640.

Auto Buying

Research

Federal Trade Commission's guide to buying a new car.
Environmental Protection Agency's "Fuel economy guide report."
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's crash test results.
Nolo's Everyday Law Book about car buying.
CarFinance
Car manufacturers sites
National Automobile Dealers Association
Bank Rate Monitor
Car Buying Tips offers tips on extended warranties, deposits, and more.
Carpoint or Autobytel lets you take a virtual spin in more than 200 cars.
Epinions has reviews from actual car owners, most reviews are long and detailed.
Insweb not only gets auto insurance quotes but helps you decide what kind of coverage you need.

eZines

Car and Driver online; check for a review of your new car
Motor Trend online
Popular Mechanics online
Road and Track online

Car Price Guides

Edmund's Buying Guides
Kelly Blue Book

Classic Cars

Hemmings Motor News-the "bible of car collectors".
Classic cars for sale
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Weather
World Weather Information Service is brought to the web by the Hong Kong Observatory for the World Meteorological Organization and provides all sorts of weather information and data for over 1000 cities. It is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese.
National Climatic Data Center claims to be the world's largest archive of weather data.
The Weather Channel is one of the most comprehensive weather sites and is the doing of the cable tv channel. Also offers tips on coping with weather-related problems.
Franklin's Forecast has information for students about various weather phenomena and forecasting.
Mount Washington Observatory is a non-profit organization created to observe and record the extreme weather conditions of Mount Washington in the White Mountains. It offers webcams and all kinds of info for the Northeast.
WeatherNet is another source for weather know-how. Try the WeatherCams to see what's happening live at over 800 locations across North America.
Intellicast has United States and international weather including forecasts, satellite images, radar, and weather planners. There are also pollen reports, bad weather driving tips, and specialized sections for planning recreational activites (travel, golf, boating, skiing, gardening, etc.) with the weather in mind.
AccuWeather lets check out the weather for free. Another for-fee service offers more information and even custom services for those whose livelihood depends on weather.
Xtreme Weather catalogs the economic havoc caused by all sorts of weather phenomena.
For serious weather information check out the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Atmospheric Sciences site. Besides information about the program, the site has a  listing of weather and internet resources.
Weather Underground has every weather detail for any zip code. For true weather junkies.
Weather Planner says "it is a great way to pick the date for a wedding, a trip, or a special event. Our forecasts give a proven, reliable view of the weather up to a year in advance.
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Last Updated: February 16, 2009
 
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