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The Old Farmer's Almanac. This is the online version of "America's oldest source of weather, folklore, gardening and other information."
Infoplease.com. This site offers a wealth of links to information on the world, the U.S., history and government, biography, sports, arts & entertainment, society and culture, health and science, and weather and climate.
Megaconverter.com. Among the areas for conversion covered in this "what equals what" site are: area, finance interest, kitchen measures, length, speed, temperature, time, weight, and wind chill.
Onlineconversion.com. "Convert just about anything to anything," invites this site, offering shortcuts to convert distance, speed, volume, weight, time, cooking, area, and clothing, among others.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Refdesk.com. A great meta-site with categories such as "Indispensable Links," "Reference Shelves on the Internet," "Facts Subject Index," and "Essential Reference Tools" which offer literally hundreds of useful links.
Credo Reference A favorite among reference librarians.
Jim Brunner's Getting Away. This site bills itself as "a source for world-wide travel tips and information including passport information, airfare, accommodations, car rentals, tours, cruises, and expert destination information."
Freetrip.com. Help yourself to driving directions, road trip planners, weather links, scenic attractions, and lodging and dining facilities.
Hostels.com. Describes international youth hostels, giving their locations and the cost of lodging.
Ray's Weather Center. "Up-to-date weather information for Avery County, NC (Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Newland)
Accuweather.com. Offers weather headlines and weather as it affects various activities such as travel, gardening, and skiing.
CNN.com--Weather. U.S. and world weather are provided on a site which also offers animated satellite maps of weather systems.
Weather.com. General weather reports join special interest reports, including health, travel, sports and recreation, and gardening.
