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Selected Links to Other Web Sites(Now somewhat sorted due to "popular" demand - you both know who you are. ;-).) |
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General Reference Sites Switchboard.com Telephone number listings. 411.com Telephone number listings. Probably the biggest search engine on the web. United States Naval Observatory Click on the "usno" link to find out what the "official" time is, according to the United States master clock. Urban Myths Is it a true story or just an urban myth? Find out here. |
Computer Programming Sites 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.) |
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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Buying and Selling Sites B & H Photo & Video Large supplier of photo and video equipment in New York City. CDNow (now part of Amazon.com) A large source of compact discs, music, etc. Ebay Giant internet auction 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. U. S. Savings Bonds Information about U. S. Savings Bonds (government site) Internal Revenue Service Information about federal taxes (government site) I was involved with an update of this site a few years ago, but being what it is, you can't see any of my creative spirit on the site. The customer is always right. ;-) Federal Trade Commission Government agency watching over businesses nationwide to ensure they are treating you fairly. Through this site, you can lodge complaints against unscrupulous companies, or check your credit report. You can do this for free (without subscribing to anything else) once a year, by following the instructions on the site. You can also pay a fee and check your credit at the three major bureaus whenever you like, by following the links below: 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. |
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. |
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Art Sites 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. University of Chicago Information and images from the University of Chicago, of the illuminated Hours of the Duc de Berry. M. C. Escher Samples of the art of M. C. Escher M. C. Escher Understanding the art of M. C. Escher and the science of tesselation or "regular division of the plane" |
Photography Sites Autochrome Process Information about this early method of producing color photographs. Fuji Film Manufacturers of film and 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 BR> Ritz Camera Retail store selling photographic supplies and services. |
Food & Beverage Sites ichef.com Cooking information and recipes. www.recipeland.com Recipes for all kinds of food. www.allrecipes.com Recipes for all kinds of food. www.cooksrecipes.com Recipes for all kinds of food. |
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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 Kulpsville (Philadelphia area.) Logan Model railroad club in Souderton (Philadelphia area.) 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. North Coast Systems Manufacturers of digital control systems for model railroads. Train Control Systems 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. Now part of Bowser. |
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 |
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 Some 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! Signal Flags Meanings of international signal flags, as seen on ships and boats. Airliner Information If you want to know a little about the plane you are about to fly on, check out the data here. |
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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. |
Pennsylvania Sites (outside the city of Philadelphia) Pennsylvania PowerPort Web site of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Montgomery County Web site of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. 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. Mercer Museum Bucks County Historical Society. Located in Doylestown (Bucks County) the Mercer Museum contains Americana and artifacts collected by Mr. Mercer. Allegheny State Forest Part of the Pennsylvania system of state parks, accessible through this site. |
Philadelphia Area Sightseeing (those outside the city are listed separately) Philadelphia Museum of Art (Viewing this site requires Flash.) This museum's collections contain art from various periods of history. Sculpture, painting, metalwork, even a few complete rooms from other buildings are on display in its galleries. Franklin Institute Named for Benjamin Franklin, this science museum has exhibits suitable for children and for adults. Independence Seaport Museum On the Delaware River, this museum is home to a WWII submarine and the cruiser Olympia, among other exhibits. 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. Extensive exhibits on archaology and anthropology. The Schuylkill Navy Information about Boathouse Row, and the rowing clubs along that part of the Schuylkill River. www.whyy.org Public television, channel 12. www.wybe.org Public television, channel 35. |
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Miscellaneous Links KYW 1060 News Radio Station in Philadelphia word origins Origins of words. United States Postal Service Find zip codes, rates, and rules Boston Marathon Information about this famous race. New York City Marathon Information about this famous race. Powerball If you played, check your numbers here 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) |
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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