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This is a quite non-comprehensive collection of links to various information resources on the World Web Web. It is designed to assist librarians and individuals (sometimes they can be one and the same) who work or live in Broward County, Florida. |
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The links are arranged by subject in the same way books are arranged in most public libraries, using the rudiments of the Dewey Decimal System, 100s through 900s, and Biographies. Each link is accompanied by a subject, a query that the link can answer and a comment about what site the link will take you to. |
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The links were selected in anticipation of information needs that might not be easily fulfilled by standard electronic sources. As a result, obscure information may appear on one subject while absolutely nothing will be said about another. The site is best used as a supplement to standard print and electronic resources. The site is under construction and will be updated as more links are added or discarded, or as suggestions are made. |
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Because the site is meant to serve people living in the Broward County, Florida area, colors are added whenever a site is geographically related to Plantation, Broward County, or Florida: |
A PURPLE shading shows a bias to the city Plantation, only because I happen to live in that area and like it. So there! |
A BLUE shading means Broward County. |
A YELLOW shading means Florida. |
A GREEN shading has no meaning whatsoever! It's meant merely to help organize individual subjects that have multiple links. Pay no attention to that man behind the green curtain. |
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000s Generalities |
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Nobel Prize |
Names of Nobel Prize winners. |
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Lists winners from 1995 through the present. |
Computer purchasing
| Buying or trouble-shooting Apple Computer products. |
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Includes information on the iphone, the ipod, the ibook, the itune, the iball, the iwon't, the iclaudius, etc.
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Computer history |
History of computers. |
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Illustrated with photos. |
World Wide Web |
How to explore the Web. |
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Comprehensive site. Scroll down for information on seach engine use. |
Computer psychology |
Psychological aspects of the cyberspace world |
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Scholarly work. |
Web site construction |
The color codes for Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). |
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Supplies codes along with samples of the colors. |
Books |
Information about current books in print and out-of-print. |
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Multiple uses. Gives release dates of titles, supplies ISBN numbers, and price. Quite comprehensive. |
Used books |
What are the prices of used books for sale? |
Books and Book Collecting |
Good for checking different prices that various booksellers place for different items. Ideal resource for Friends Groups doing book sales. |
Children's Books |
What are some recommended titles of children's books? |
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Includes award-winning titles and other resources for children's reading. |
E-books |
Books available to be read on the Web |
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Mutliple major works of fiction and non-fiction with expired copyrights. Scroll down to Database and Full Text Search for finding information within the text. |
Books full-text |
Searching for books, information within books, tables of contents, what a book is about. |
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Both sites permit reading of books with expired copyrights; Haithi's approach is library-oriented, with catalog records and lots more, while Google, of course, is, well, Google. |
Best Sellers |
Produce a list of New York Times best selling books. |
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From the New York Times Web site. |
Discography |
Finding album titles and performers. |
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Includes biographies of performers as well as their albums. |
Videography |
Is a movie out on DVD yet? When will it be? |
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Extremely useful for customer queries about the availability of an item. |
Librarian recommended resources |
Useful answers to questions available on the Web |
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For answers to subjects (that you don't find on this list!) on many different Web sites. These have been electronically collected by professional librarians. Best used for subjects that may not be covered by standard sources, but would probably produce too many unwanted retrievals on a search engine. |
Library catalogs |
Locating books, videos, sound recordings, etc held by libraries. |
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Broward County Library has an online catalog and may be searched; card holders may also check fines on accounts and place holds. The Helen B. Hoffman Library is the Plantation, Florida library and has a strong local history collection. Nova University is also located in Plantation, and Broward County residents may apply for a library card there. The Library of Congress is a vast information resource. Worldcat.org is a shared database of library catalogs across the world and purports to show the nearest place where you can locate a given item, although not necessarily all libraries that exist are participants. |
Libraries |
What subjects do the Dewey Decimal numbers stand for? |
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Portable Document Format (PDF) requires Acrobat reader to view. Introduces the Dewey system. Describes all subjects identified by the thousand subdivisions. Nothing past the decimal point: you'll have to lug out the four-volume book for those! |
Libraries |
Information about the American Library Association |
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Professional organization of librarians. |
General Reference |
Answers to variety of questions, current events, statistics, etc. |
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Well-indexed sites that answer many questions that may not be covered by standard sources or encyclopedias. |
General Reference |
Answers to obscure questions or popular culture questions. |
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Has answers to many questions that may not be available in a standard encyclopedia. Use with caution: errors often appear. (For example, the composer Bach's name is not pronounced "Bax," which is better suited to name a detergent.) Works very well for popular culture questions. Is consistently being added to. Makes an ideal "last stop" before resorting to search engines. |
General Reference |
Answers to obscure questions, popular culture, and more. |
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These search engines are great for finding obscure information; they also can ferret out images too. Results can sometimes produce overwhelming amounts of irrelevant retrievals. Also, the information is not necessarily accurate. Any fool can put up a Web site. After all, I put up this one. |
Magazines |
Finding a magazine on a given topic. |
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Indexed and searchable. Commercially oriented. |
Meetings |
Parliamentary procedure rules. |
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Well organized guide by Bartleby. |
Organization value |
What are the top-ranked services, schools, communities, etc? |
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Ratings of many different organizations of many different kinds. Mostly an index to other sites. |
American newspapers |
Newspapers of the United States |
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Index and Web site links to newspapers across the nation. |
Historic newspapers |
Newspaper stories from the early twentieth century. |
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Restricted to the decade 1900-1910. |
Florida newspapers |
Names of Florida newspapers. |
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Indexed by Florida municipality |
Broward County news |
Local news related to Broward County |
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Blog with online newspaper links related to news about Broward County. |
Plantation news |
Local news related to city of Plantation |
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Similar to the Broward Blog referred to above. Not the same as the newspaper Plantation Forum, however. |
Broward County newspapers |
Names of local newspapers in or near Broward County. |
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Newspapers cover the Broward County vicinity. All may be read online. |
Newspapers in Spanish |
Local newspapers for Spanish (Español) speaking people in Broward County and South Florida. |
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Both papers are in Español |
Lesbian and gay newspapers |
Local newspaper covering gay and lesbian issues. |
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Focuses on the gay and lesbian community, nationally and locally. |
African American newspapers, United States |
News resource for African Americans. |
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Stories can be read directly online. |
African American newspapers, Broward County |
Local newspaper covering African American issues. |
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Focuses on news of interest to African Americans in Broward county. |
Miami newspapers |
Newspaper in the Miami area. |
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Covers news in Dade County and South Florida region. |
Quotations |
Author and subject sources for quotations. |
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Lists authors as well as subjects and is searchable by keyword. |
Rare Books |
Where are there images of the original manuscripts of famous works? |
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Searchable by author and by category. |
Rare Book values |
When does a book qualify as a rare book and is it worth money? |
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Click on "Your old books." |
Rare book values |
What is the going price for a rare or old book? |
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Checks variety of prices that are set on a given item by various vendors. Recommend reading "Your Old Books" (listed above) before trying to sell that Wayne Newton autobiography for six figures. |
Manuscripts |
What to do with old family papers or manuscripts. |
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How-to guide for donating to repositories. |
310 Social Science: Demographics |
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General demographic questions |
Where is a good place to look up numerical or quantitative information? |
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Addresses, home sales, public records, zip codes, area codes, vehicle fatalities, school district boundaries, congressional districts, SIC codes: There is a whole bunch of data to be had on this remarkable site. Is commercial oriented, so it wants payment for certain kinds of info, but there is a lot here for free. |
Community redevelopment |
Where can information on local community redevelopment be found? |
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Describes policies and community redevelopment plans that affect Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Individual communities, including Plantation, are included, and the site is regularly updated. Demographic information is available as well. The site is not user-friendly, requires quite a bit of hunting to locate information, and it presupposes some knowledge of the community redvelopment process. Recommend going to the site map first and then jumping from there to the directories, organizations, and projects. |
Community redevelopment |
Where is local redevelopment taking place and where is it proposed to take place in Broward county? |
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This map provides the "proposed" areas of community development as well as ones that are underway. Presupposes an understanding of the community redevelopment process. |
Urban demographics |
Questions about the demographics of major cities in the United States. |
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Gives demographic information about cities. However, not all cities in the United States are necessarily included. Towns and communities must have populations of at least 6,000 to qualify. Easy to use and provides instant, quick facts. |
United States demographics |
Questions about demographics of a city or a state or the country |
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These sites are provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Cities may be searched as well as individual states on the American Fact Finder. An online companion to the Statistical Abstract of the United States provides tabulated information and a search field. The main site for the US Census Bureau can also answer many demographic queries. All are invaluable sources. |
Florida Demographics |
Capital: Tallahassee. Largest city: JacksonvillePer capita income: $28,493.00 State flower: Orange blossom. Nickname: Sunshine State.State song: Swanee River State tree: Sabal palm. Entered Union: 3/3/1845. Land area: 53,997 milesWater area: 6,5758 miles. |
AreaConnect
| Assorted answers to questions about Florida. Good for quick answers, but for reliable and more in-depth data, prefer The Florida Handbook if available. For the history of some major Florida symbols, SEE: Symbols of Florida |
Florida cities |
In what county is a given city in Florida located? |
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Municipalities are listed alphabetically in the second column, with its corresponding county in the first. From the Florida State Library. |
320 Social Science: Government |
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Politics |
How to tell what politicians are saying is true and what is not. |
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The Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania purports to tell you what is true and what is not about political statements. The site endeavors to tackle falsehoods on the part of liberal Democrats as well as conservative Republicans. Obviously, such a site will have its own biases, but it is a useful research tool for evaluating our country's "leaders" and election candidates as well as assisting students with doing papers on contemporary politics. |
United States Government |
Finding information about the federal government |
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A rich site with many resources. Very good place to begin any kind of research on the government. |
Florida government |
Locating information about Florida government. |
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Can be searched by clicking on A-Z directory or by drop-down menu. From the Florida State Library. Comprehensive and user-friendly. A vital link for all people who live in Florida. |
Florida government |
Where is there a description how the Florida government works? |
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Brief description of the functions of Florida government by the Florida House of Representatives. Includes pictures of current office-holders. May be useful for grade-school students doing papers. |
United States counties |
Information about what counties are in what states in the U.S. |
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Simply click on any state map and the individual counties will appear alphabetically for that state. Click on any county and basic information about that county and its elected officials will appear, complete with a county hyperlink. From the National Association of Counties. |
Florida county governments |
Finding information about a county government in Florida. |
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All sites provide alphabetical lists of the Florida counties. Each item on the list leads to links to the respective county's Web site. |
Florida counties |
Locations and maps of the counties of Florida |
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Go to "Click on Area of Interest" and the counties of that corresponding area will appear; click on each of these for individual maps. Helpful for individuals who want driving directions or who want to know generally where a county is located. |
World government |
Who were the rulers of a country? What country was a given ruler in charge of? |
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May be searched by nation or name of ruler. Provides names and the dates of their terms. From 1700 to present. |
Equal Rights Amendment |
What is the Equal Rights Amendment? How can it be supported? |
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Provdes information about the Equal Rights Amendment. Biased toward efforts to get it to pass. Includes an article on its history. |
Immigration |
Information on immigration and naturalization to the United States. |
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Provides information about how to immigrate and the processes that are involved. Includes online filing. |
Passports |
How do I get a passport? Where can I get the forms? |
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Answers passport questions. "8,000 passport acceptance facilities" links to a search engine that can locate the nearest passport facility, either by name or zip code. To find out about obtaining a passport in Broward County: Broward County Passport Application Center. |
Political parties |
What are the names of political parties in the United States other than Democrats and Republicans? What is their history? |
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Provides a timeline of third party presidential elections in U.S. history complete voter percentages and outcomes. Has links to some (but not all) of some current U.S. third party Web sites. |
Political parties, Florida |
What are the names of the political parties in Florida? |
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Scoll down to see list. Items on the list are also links to the Web sites of the parties. |
Florida lobbyists |
Who are the lobbyists in Florida government? |
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Directory provides lobbyist names and business affiliations. May need to be used in conjunction with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. |
Florida election mismanagement |
Where can I go to report an election violation? |
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Now why would anyone be concerned with how an election was handled in Florida? Nonetheless, if you are, this online form is available. |
Florida voter's registration |
How do I register to vote in Florida? |
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Gives complete voting information and provides online application forms. |
Broward County elections |
Information about voting in Broward County |
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Essential resource for all Broward County residents on elections. |
CIA Central Intelligence Agency |
What is the CIA and where is there information about it? |
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The official Web site of the CIA. World Factbook provides a wealth of demographic information on various nations. There is even a CIA page for kids with pictures of cartoon spies (Insert comment here). |
Embassy directory |
Finding the name and location of an embassy in any country. |
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The alphabetical list of embassies tends to work better than the search engine, which produces Web sites that are not always relevant. Embassies are listed either by their Web site or, if they do not have a Web address, their postal addresses are listed. Some links have not been updated. Quite comprehensive. |
Congressional e-mail |
Can a person in the U.S. Congress be contacted by e-mail? |
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Both sites are different avenues to similar goals. Well-organized, user-friendly. According to Congressional E-Mail Directory's WebSlingerZ, "These Congresstypes like to know that they are hearing from their constituents." Clicking on a state does not supply a simple e-mail address but instead provides the Web links of a given senator or representative. Here you will find either a.) contact forms, b.) e-mail addresses, c.) print addresses, or d.) none of the above (for those elected officials who do not deign to hear from the voting rabble). As always, you parents out there, be very careful to monitor any e-mail exchanges between a congressman and your teenage sons. |
United States House of Representatives directory |
Who is my representative in the U.S. Congress and how can I contact him or her? |
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People who make this query will need to click on the state and supply their complete zip code (including 4-digit extension. If the 4-digit extension is not known, customers can fill in their addresses here to obtain it. Do not try it with zip code alone; you must additionally make sure the state (i.e., Florida) is not left blank, or the query will not work. (What would government be without excess and redundancy?) Once you go through these cybersaults, the U.S. congressperson who represents the chosen zip code area will come up, complete with the option of clicking on the Web site for the representative. |
United States House of Representatives, Florida Districts |
Outline of the U.S. House Congressional Districts in Florida. |
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Individual maps of United States House districts in Florida. |
United States House of Representatives, Broward County districts |
Outline of the U.S. Congressional Districts in Broward County |
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To make the best use of this document, use the "zoom in function." The districts are shown, along with the corresponding municipalities. |
United States Senate |
Information about the U.S. Senate and who a state's senators are. |
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Click on "Senators," then select the state. Senators are also searchable by name. Very good resource for information about the Senate in general as well. |
United States Congress |
What are the voting records of my elected respresentatives in Congress? |
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Is searchable by name or nine-digit zip code (and provides a link to the U.S. Post Office to look it up if the customer does not know it). Be sure to enter the zip code in xxxxx-xxxx format. A great deal of information will then be presented on the selected congressperson. Click subsequently on "Voting Record" to produce the legislation the congressperson has voted for or against. Excellent tool to evaluate an incumbent's merits come election time, or to support research papers on politics. |
Congressional Biographies |
Locating names, terms and brief biographies of congresspersons past and present. |
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Can be used to search by name, state, political party, position, year or number of the congress. Searching by "Florida" brings up all the terms of a congressperson, then clicking on the name produces a brief "biography," that is often little more than a resumé, though some have more information. Photos may or may not be included. Very useful site for researchers at all levels doing reports on the history of Congress and need facts and figures. |
Florida Senators |
Information on the Florida state senate, who a Florida state senator is. |
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Scroll down to find out who represents whom. Entering the nine digit zip code xxxxx-xxxx produces not just the state senator but also the names of the districts and the representatives. Maps of districts (which can be a bit hard to read all squished together in heavily populated areas) are also provided. Other links do not always work well, but the site is worth exploring. For the Florida Capitol building, SEE: Florida Capitol. |
Florida House and Senate Districts, Broward County |
Which districts in Broward County are represented by the state senate and state house of Florida? |
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The "zoom" function may be needed to make sense of these maps, but they show the areas of representation by the Florida Senate and Florida House. |
Commissioner schedules |
What are the meeting schedules and agendas for the Broward County Board of Commissioners? |
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Provides the meeting schedule and other valuable information, such as how to sign up to speak at a meeting. |
Broward County Board of Commissioners Districts |
What districts are represented by which commissioner? |
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332 Social Science: Money and Finance |
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Economies |
Information about the economy of a given country |
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This site provides reports on the economies of the world. Just click on a country and a report (PDF) appears. This is a rich source of information for researchers, complete with charts and summaries. Some understanding of economic terminology may be needed to comprehend all of the information, but the language is clear and to the point. |
Economic indicators |
Finding out basic economic indicators like consumer price index, unemployment rates, home sales, etc. |
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Convenient economic information and article links supplied by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louise. |
Financial Calculators |
How to calculate tips, paychecks, savings, sales tax, mortgage payments, car payments, phone bills and investments. |
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Handy site allows users to plug in data and on-site software does the calcuations. From stocks to watching how much your phone bill is going to be, this is a useful site for doing the arithmetic to help many personal finance decisions. For measurement conversions, SEE: Ask Numbers |
Personal Finance |
Advice and tips on personal finance decisions. |
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Has links to many useful sites on a variety of personal finance concerns. Well-organized and readable info. Good to use combined with Onlineconversion.com listed above. |
Interest Rates |
The current interest rate on a CD (certificate of deposit), car loan, mortage, or home equity. |
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This is a commercial site, so many promising links lead to advertisers who want your money. Best features are the tabs that list the various interest rates. There is other good information here but you may have to hunt for it. The site, after all, is called BANKrate.com, so it's not like you weren't warned. |
History of money |
Information on the history of money in the United States. |
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An organized collection of links on the topic of monetary history. |
Values of old coins and old paper money |
How much is this old coin worth? |
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Bestcoin.com has a very nice table of different U.S. coins from 1793 through the 1980s. Links lead to other tables and also pictures of the coins. The prices themselves are categorized by what appears to be the condition of the item, but some of the column categories may be a bit confusing to the novice. Site includes a glossary and FAQ. Banknote.com is more informational in nature and does not actually list values of bank notes, but does give basic information about dollar values. Also includes what presidents are featured on what bill. There are are no three-dollar bills featured, which may explain why no recent presidents are included. |
Currency conversion |
How much is my money worth in another country, and vice-versa? |
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Both sites offer currency conversion software which can be performed online. Handy for travelers to and from one nation to another. |
Business and Corporations |
The latest information on mergers & acquisitions. |
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Stock markets performance |
Finding out how the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, etc are currently performing. |
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Value Line presupposes an understanding of how the market functions. Provides only basic information; more requires a paid subscription. The Yahoo site is versatile and used by investors. |
Stock Market history |
What was the closing price for a stock on a given date? |
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This sites allows you to look at a company security's closing price on any date for any year. Search engine insists on the company's symbol, so first look up the symbol using the Global Symbol Lookup to find the company you're interested in. Enter the symbol and the date and the closing price will appear. Useful for someone doing extensive research on the stock market. |
Savings Bonds and Treasury Bills |
What are savings bonds and treasury bills? |
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Very good, user-friendly site that supplies information about treasury securities, such as how to convert your paper savings bonds to electronic ones. |
Government Loans |
Information about the different kinds of loans available from the federal government. |
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Describes the various kinds of government loans, including those for small businesses. |
Credit History |
How can I find out my credit history and rating? |
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Purports to be the authorized site for obtaining your credit history for free. |
340 Social Science: Law |
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Law |
Where to find legal information |
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Lawcrawler is a legal search engine, while Areas of Law covers specific topics as written by attorneys. |
Legal rights |
What legal action do I take in a given situation? |
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Legal Guru is basically a site in which lawyers give answers to various queries, mostly for the purpose of inviting questioners to become their clients. Still, a lot of information does slip through, although I would caution against anyone using this site as a reliable source of legal counsel. |
Lawyers |
Where and how to locate a lawyer |
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These sites used together can help to locate and evaluate lawers, including ones that offer services pro bono. |
Pro Bono lawyers, Florida |
Where can I find a pro bono lawyer in Florida? |
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Web site that gives information on pro bono lawyers in Florida. |
Legislation, federal |
Where to locate information on federal legislation in the United States. |
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Portals to federal legislation |
Legislation, federal |
What bills are being considered in Congress? |
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Bills in the United States Senate and House, from their respective Web sites. |
Legislation, state level |
Where to locate legislation in various states of the United States. |
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Portals from Cornell University Law School and FindLaw, with links to each states. Alphabetical by state. |
Florida Senate Bills |
What are the bills in the Florida Senate and their status? |
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Make sure to select the year. The bills and the last action taken on them will then appear. |
Magna Carta |
Where to go to learn about the Magna Carta. |
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Nicely put-together site includes links to the Magna Carta's history and the document itself. Ideal for secondary school student research or anyone who is interested in the Magna Carta and its significance. |
State legislation and stem cell research |
Issues involving legal restrictions on stem cell research. |
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Document on state statutes and stem cell research. Has links to some of the laws as well as a timeline and tables of state regulations. Excellent supplement to an Opposing Viewpoints research paper on this controversial topic. |
Breast feeding laws |
What are the breastfeeding laws in the United States or Florida? |
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An overview of these laws in the United States, with links to the statutes, including those that pertain to Florida. |
Bill of Rights |
Where can I find the Bill of Rights? |
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Site oriented to middle and secondary school students contains the full text of the Bill of Rights and links to headlines in which the Bill of Rights is involved. |
United States Constitution |
Where is there an online version of the Constitution of the United States |
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From the National Archives. |
Florida constitutionan |
Where can I find the constitution of Florida and learn about the history of Florida constitutions? |
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Both links are well-organized and ideal for doing legal research or Florida history research. |
Sunshine Law |
What is the Florida Sunshine Law? |
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Describes Florida Open Government. |
American Farm Bill |
Finding out about the 2007 American Farm Bill. |
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First site is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture; second is a critical blog on the Farm Bill. |
Inheritance Tax regulations |
Information on wills, estate planning and inheritance taxes |
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Lists a number of useful topics that cover many aspects of wills. Most of these are part of the Web site of the Florida Bar Association. |
Florida Lemon Law |
What is the Florida Lemon Law? (Also know as the Motor Vehicle Sales Warranty Act.) |
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Site includes the hotline number. |
Cell phone laws |
What are the various laws regarding cell phone use in various states? |
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Provides a list, alphabetized by state, that indicates what these laws are. Clicking on each state link also supplies other driving regulation laws, such as for Florida. |
Pet regulations |
What are the pet limits of the Broward County city I live in? |
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Scroll down to locate the city. Some municipalities are more dogged than others. |
Criminal Sentencing |
Opinions on criminal sentencing reform |
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Advocating reform in harsh sentences given to offenders. |
Civil Liberties |
Where can I get assistance with a civil liberties complaint? |
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Local ACLU chapter has online form and explanation of what kinds of cases it will and will not assist people with. |
Condominium laws |
What are Florida's condominium laws? |
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The Florida statutes on condominiums. |
Bankruptcy |
What are the bankruptcy regulations in Florida? |
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Florida Bankruptcy has more information, but the second bankruptcy site is clearly created by legal experts, whereas Florida Bankruptcy appears to be authorative but should probably be read with caution. Still, both sites supply much information that may be useful to people wanting more information on the subject. |
Legal forms |
Where can I find legal forms? |
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There is such a thing as a free legal form; however, some of these may need to be paid for. Consult an attorney before choosing one. |
Federal courts |
What are the courts of the federal system in the United States? |
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Has links to the Web site of each branch. From USA.gov. |
Federal rules of court |
Where are the federal rules of court or rules of circuit courts to be found? |
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Washburn University School of Law has made these rules available online. |
Federal court opinions |
Finding opinions of the Supreme Court and the 11th Circuit Court |
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Various links to opinions of these federal courts |
Florida courts |
What is the structure of the Florida court system? |
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Diagrams the system, with links for more information. For a very basic overview only. |
Clerks of court |
Who is the Clerk of Court for any Florida county? |
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An excellent directory from the Florida State Library, listed alphabetically by county, with links, addresses, phone numbers and fax numbers. |
Florida county courts |
Information related to county courts. |
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This description of the Florida county court system is probably too spare for lawyers but may be useful to people who are filing their own cases, or to aid secondary school research. Answers questions such as the monetary limits on civil cases a county court will hear, the number of judges, the qualifications of a judge, and term limits. |
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida |
Information about the Florida Southern District court |
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Nicely organized and filled with forms, rules, schedules, questions, a directory and even employment information, this is a crucial site for anyone in South Florida who wants to know about this federal court, whether to file a case or to serve on a jury. |
Florida court filing |
Assistance in filing a case in a Florida court. |
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The Jurisdiction Chart shows the basic areas covered by courts in Florida, thus indicating what type of court covers what kind of case. Legal Information provides several documents (PDF) on self-help case filing. Family Court Forms provides family-court related forms (PDF) for filing in Florida courts. |
Laws world-wide |
Finding legal information in various countries. |
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Keyword-searchable site for official laws and related material of various nations. From The Library of Congress. |
Laws of the United States |
Where can federal laws be found? |
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The first site states: "FedLaw was developed to see if legal resources on the Internet could be a useful and cost-effective research tool for Federal lawyers and other Federal employees. Fedlaw has assembled references of use to people doing Federal legal research and which can be accessed directly through 'point and click' hypertext connections." Searchable by topic. Keyword searching available once a given topic appears. Can be searched by non-federal employees--at least until guys in dark suits and glasses appear to confiscate your computer. Laws and Regulations is a nicely organized collection of links to some the United States's major legal documents, hosted by USA.gov. The Popular Names (U.S. Code) allows for searches of public laws by their best-known names--at least the clean ones. |
Federal regulations |
Where can the regulations of various federal agencies be found? |
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Not for the novice searcher, but these sites do allow searches on these regulations. |
County and city ordinances, United States |
Where to look up an ordinance anywhere in the United States. |
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Incomparable database that gathers ordinances together from across the nation. |
Florida laws |
Where to find the Florida statutes and other legal information about Florida. |
| American Laws Sources provides a terrific, rich site with almost everything imaginable having to do with the laws of Florida. There are instructional guides, pending bills, supreme court decisions, forms, and much more. The Florida Statutes provide more direct access to the statutes themselves, but provide fewer support resources. As always, consult with a qualified lawyer before taking any legal action. |
Broward County ordinances |
Where can I find the ordinances of Broward County? |
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City of Plantation ordinances |
Where can I find the ordinances of Plantation? |
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Both sites supply the ordinances. |
351.73 Social Science: Public Administration and Agencies, United States |
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Public records |
How do I search public records? |
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Collection of links and articles to aid individuals who need instruction in how to do public records searches. Very well done. |
Public Records |
Locating public records online in the United States |
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Rich directories of various kinds of available public records, for individual states as well as the United States as a whole. Database reliability is dependent upon how much a given state wants to make available. BRB Publications searches by state and then also by individual county, as does Public Records Online. SEE ALSO: Broward County Public Records. |
President of the United States |
Information about the current President of the United States |
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Government Web site of the Presidency. |
Vice President of the United States |
Information on the current Vice-President of the United States. |
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Government Web site of the Vice-Presidency. |
President's Cabinet |
Information on the Cabinet of the White House. |
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This federal government Web site lists the heads of the various government departments, with links to each. |
First Lady |
Information about the First Lady (wife of the President of the United States). |
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Federal Web site of the First Lady. |
U.S. Department of Education |
Information on the U.S. Department of Education. |
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Federal Web site of this agency. Has links to education research. |
Securities and Exchange Commission |
What is the purpose of the Security and Exchange commission? |
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A good site to find out about this agency and may aid business research as well. Company filings may be searched for on the site using SIC codes. |
Public lands |
What federal agency handles public lands, including the public lands of Florida? |
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This bureau is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Main site. |
Product Safety Standards |
What is a product's safety standard guidelines? |
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Provides searches for assorted products. Also provides links to "voluntary" safety standards for products not listed. It is debatable, of course, whether a company that manufactures parachutes made from Swiss cheese will be so voluntarily forthcoming. |
Declassified documents |
Where can documents declassified by the CIA be located? |
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Information on the CIA's collection with links supplied. May be helpful for intensive historic research into the Cold War era, or for those moles who are rather tardy with their reports. |
Vehicle importation |
How do I import a vehicle from another country into this one? |
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Government site provides extensive information on this topic. For new Florida residents with cars, SEE: Florida New Resident DHSMV. |
Commercial driver's license |
Where is there information on what is needed to get a commercial driver's license? |
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This site explains some of the law and qualifications necessary for obtaining a commercial license. From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. |
351.759 Social Science: Public Administration and Agencies, Florida |
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Query |
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Comment |
Governor's Office of Florida |
Finding information about the Governor of Florida |
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Florida official Web site of the governor's office. |
Florida agencies |
The names of Florida state, county and city agencies |
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The Florida State and Local Government site is the most comprehensive of the two sites. Individual counties and cities are included. The State Agency site is the alternative site to locate state agencies. |
Business Liens |
How do you find out if someone has put a lien against a business in Florida? |
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To search by name, enter business name. To search for a person, enter last name and first name as a compound word (SMITHJOHN). Not for novices; presupposes an understanding of this topic and what the forms mean. These records may be helpful to someone searching for a specific name that is not available in a conventional directory. |
Florida government vendors |
Finding out if a given vendor does business with the state. |
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Database is searchable by business name. |
Florida consumer complaints |
How to file a complaint with the state of Florida about a business product or service. |
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Complain, complain, complain. Sites include phone numbers, online forms, and other information. Be sure that the service in question is appropriate to the site being used. |
Utilities complaints |
Information on making a utilities complaint |
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The Public Service Commission does not necessarily handle all utility complaints, so it is a good idea to read When to Call the PSC before making a complaint, which can be done online with the PSC complaint form. |
Medical service complaints, Florida |
Is my doctor actually licensed to practice medicine? If so, was any disciplinary action ever taken against him or her? How do I complain about care received from a doctor? |
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Put the doctor's last name in search field; can go by all professions or a specific specialty. Name or names will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on the name and a "yes" or "no" answer will be given in regard to any discipline on file. For the Complaint Process, scroll down to "How are complaints filed?" Forms may be accessed that cover dentists, doctors, psychiatrists, and unlicensed persons. This page also supplies information about the complaint process.
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Engineering Complaints |
How can I make a complaint against an engineer, or see what disciplinary actions have been taken against engineers? |
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In the menu column on the left, click "Disciplinary Action." To make a complaint, click "Complaint Page." The complaint cannot be submitted online; you must fill it out and mail it to the address given. Under "Disiplinary [sic] Action Taken," a list in order by last name will appear of violators.There is other information about this organization as well, including a large number of words that are spelled correctly. |
Discrimination complaints, Florida |
How do I file a discrimination complaint in Florida? |
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Supplies information on discrimination and also an online complaint form. |
Corporations in Florida |
How to find information about a corporation in Florida. |
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Site's own self-description: "Welcome to the Florida Division of Corporations’ Sunbiz web site. From here you can search and access filed information for corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, general partnerships, trade marks, fictitious name registrations and liens. Images of most filed documents can be downloaded at no charge and to make the filing process easier, filing forms can also be downloaded."
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Police in Florida |
Locating information about a city police department in Florida |
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Alphabetical list of Florida city police departments with links to each. |
Birth certificates/death certificates |
How do I obtain a Florida birth certificate, Florida marriage certificate, or Florida death certificate? What about if the certificate is in another state? |
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Florida Vital Records supplies forms as well as information on obtaining vital records in Florida. Where to Write provides an alphabetical list of links to other states' vital records information. |
Vocational Rehabilitation |
Where can a disabled person find employment assistance in Florida? |
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Site has numerous resources designed to help the disabled find jobs. |
Florida Films and Entertainment |
Information about the agency that handles films and entertainment in Florida. |
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Has multiple links to cover various aspects of filming. Designed to promote the entertainment industry in Florida. From the Florida Governor's Office. SEE ALSO: Film Permits on Public Lands.
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Fishing and Hunting in Florida |
How do I get a permit/license to fish or hunt in Florida? |
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The site supply abundant information on obtaining licenses and permits as well as other useful links on laws, safety, etc. Should be thoroughly read by hunters, fishers, boaters, and Captain Ahab. SEE ALSO: Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC)
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Parks |
Information on the parks of Florida. |
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Waste Management |
Where is there information on recycling and waste management in Florida? |
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Has statistics, reports and a wealth of information on the topic of waste management. Helpful to consumers as well as researchers on the environment. |
Florida coasts |
Where is there information on how the state handles its coastlines? |
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Has information and links related to the preservation and management of Florida coasts. |
Florida Driver's License |
How to obtain or renew a Florida driver's license |
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Florida Division of Driver Licenses has links to driver's handbooks and other information about obtaining a license.Go Renew is for renewing driver's licenses online.Driver License Check allows you to find out if a license is valid, but you must know the license number. |
Florida vehicle registration |
Information on registering a vehicle in Florida |
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This is a "Frequently Asked Questions List" that covers the requirements, fees and other information related to car registration fees. |
Florida vehicle history |
How can I check on a car's background and whether there is a lien against it? |
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Enter the VIN (Vehicle Information Number) of the vehicle in question. The vehicle's year, color, title number and other descriptive information will appear. It will then tell you if there is a lien against it or not. This might be a good thing to check when the car salesman's grin is just a wee bit too wide. For other car purchase assistance, see Kelly Blue Book and Edmonds.com. |
Disabled parking |
How can a disabled parking permit be obtained in Florida? |
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Provides instructions and forms. |
Vehicle titles |
How to get a vehicle title in Florida. |
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This state government site explains what a title is, what the requirements are and how to obtain one. |
Vehicle legal and application forms in Florida |
Where can a form related to a vehicle in Florida be downloaded? |
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Many forms (all PDF) are available here, not just for drivers but mobile home and boat owners as well. |
HOV decals |
How do I get a HOV decal? |
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The middle of this page (which is plentiful with driver information resources) indicates how to get a High Occupancy Vehicle decal. This way, no matter how dull life is, you can claim to have spent at least some of it in the fast lane. |
Vehicle dealer licenses |
How do I become licensed to be a dealer of cars, mobile homes, or recreational vehicles in the state of Florida? |
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State government site describes the licensing requirements. |
361 Social Science: Social Services and Problems |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Philanthropy statistics |
Where is there statistical information on philanthropic giving in the United States |
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Very useful site for finding out statistical information on philanthropic activity. |
Mental Health |
Questions on programs related to mental health and drug abuse issues. |
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This national organization has many links to documents related to mental health and addiction recovery, with the focus on community involvement. Helpful to support research on these topics, including Drug abuse demographics. |
Crisis Assistance |
Locating a Broward County service for assistance with a personal, economic, legal, medical or other crisis. |
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Crucial resource for people to use in Broward County who find themselves in overwhelming situations. Resources include documents on where to find Health Care (PDF) or Mental Health Care (PDF) in Broward County. Social work researchers can find statistics here too on the kinds of calls received. |
Hospitals |
Information on hospitals |
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Provides hospital names, staffed beds, total discharges, lengths of stay and revenues of various hospitals. Alphabetized by state. |
Hospitals |
What are the best hospitals in the country? |
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The hospitals are rated by a U.S. News and World Report, which uses specialties as part of the criteria. Any term like "best" is going to be more subjective than empirical, so there is nothing official about the list. The methodology used is explained, which is a plus. The veracity of the list is also highly supported by the fact that no Florida hospital made it into the top 18. |
HIV/AIDS |
Where can I call with concerns about HIV? |
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Contains information links and hotlines in English, Spanish and Creole. |
Tuberculosis |
Researching information about tuberculosis. |
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This site has updated information on tuberculosis treatment, incidence and resources. Good source for researchers at all levels as well as for those with concerns about the disease. From The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
Dentist |
Where can a person with no money and no insurance go for dental care in Broward County? |
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Lists available dentists for impoverished individuals who qualify. Part of First Call for Help |
Mental health |
Finding out definitions various forms of mental illness |
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Created by a Canadian psychiatrist, this site is a great first-stop source for people doing basic research on mental illness, with many conditions explained and links to numerous organizations and resources. Very well-organized. |
Suicide, Florida |
Information on suicide in Florida |
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Rich resource devoted to suicide prevention. Helpful to researchers as well as people in crisis. The Facts provides demographic information on suicide in Florida. |
Suicide, Broward County |
Information on suicide in Broward County |
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The site concisely supplies demographics, agencies, crisis centers, help-lines and support groups. Includes homicide and HIV fatalities as well. |
Drug abuse |
Information on addictive substances |
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Federal organization with well-organized links and definitions. Good source of basic information for researchers at all levels. An national organization devoted to fighting substance abuse, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, has information links as well, its primary purpose being to stop the destructive effects of illicit drugs on communities. |
Alcohol abuse |
Information on alcohol abuse, alcoholism |
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Federal organization with well-organized links and definitions devoted to enhanced understanding of the effects of alcohol. Good for researchers at all levels, particularly its FAQ. |
Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse: Florida resources |
Finding out about drug and alchol treatment resources in Florida. |
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All of these are Florida-based initiatives to help combat drug-abuse in the state. |
Disability, transportation |
Where to go for transportation assistance in Broward County if you are disabled. |
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Paraplegia |
Information on paraplegia and support for paraplegics. |
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Serves to provide information about spinal cord injury and resources for those who are afflicted with it. |
Blindness |
Information and support resources about vision loss |
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User-friendly site devoted primarily to support for the blind and assisting families and friends. |
Seeing-eye dogs |
Where can you go to get a seeing-eye dog in Florida? |
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Includes links on obtaining a guide dog and application forms. |
Food stamps |
How to apply for food stamps |
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Florida Department of Children and Families is an online application for Food Stamps, while Food Stamps lists Broward County agencies available to help obtain food stamps. |
Food assistance |
Where can a hungry person with no income, no money and no food go to eat? |
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Lists resources in Broward County that can assist people who need help getting food. |
Housing emergencies |
I'm about to be evicted and have no place to go. Who can assist me? |
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Provides a directory of resources Broward County residents can use to keep from becoming homeless. |
Utilities concerns |
I just had my electric service cut off and I have no income to get it restored. Who can help? |
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Provides a directory of resources for Broward County residents with critical utilities problems. |
Elderly benefits |
Assistance for the elderly in seeking help paying for medical costs, prescription drugs, etc. |
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Site created by the National Council on Aging that purports to hook seniors up with a variety of benefits. SEE ALSO: Medicare. |
African American assistance |
What resource is available in Broward County to aid African Americans with housing and employment? |
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This site states: "The Urban League of Broward County is a community based organization dedicated to assisting African Americans in the achievement of social and economic equality. The fundamental objective of the Urban League of Broward County is to enable those who are moving toward the mainstream to achieve economic self-reliance and to enjoy their rights as equal citizens under the law." |
Gay youth assistance |
Where can a lesbian or gay young adult call to get help? |
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Toll-free phone lines designed to provide assistance with a range of issues, including HIV, parental problems and homelessness. Maintained by the author of the Rainbow Boys Series. |
Unemployment |
How do you file for unemployment in Florida? |
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The Agency for Workforce Innovation has well-organized links that provide immediate resources for both unemployment filing and job hunting.SEE ALSO: Instructions on filing unemployment. There are also helpful documents provided by FloridaLawHelp.org. Hurry up and make use of these agencies before budget cuts eliminate the jobs of the folks who work in them. To search for employment, SEE: Career One Stop. |
Vehicle safety |
How safe is the vehicle I drive? |
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The major strength of this site is the "Vehicle Ratings" link that allows you to check how well a car did in crash tests. |
Asbestos issues |
Information on the hazards of Asbestos |
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration site supplies extensive but readable information about asbestos. Useful for researchers at all levels as well as for people with asbestos safety concerns. |
Poison safety |
Where do I turn to with concerns about poisons? |
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"The Florida Poison Information Center Network (FPICN) is dedicated to providing emergency services 24 hours a day to the citizens of Florida by offering poison prevention and management information through the use of a nationwide, toll-free hotline (1-800-222-1222) accessible by voice and TTY." For non-emergency research, scroll down to the links on preparation guides, organizations and tutorials on toxicology. |
Hurricane preparation |
What is Broward County's hurricane preparation plan? |
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County Web site's instructional guide, updated annually. |
Global warming |
Where is there information about the hazards of global warming? |
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Reports areas of global warming and their impact. Good for both research and a scare. |
Funerals |
Information about how to plan a funeral |
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Site intended to assist people with planning funerals and what to watch for as consumers. Many useful links on the topic.
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Graveyards |
How can I find a cemetary or where a particular person is buried? |
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This database allows for searches by geography, cemetery, and names of individuals. Try entering your own name: if you're there, don't be disheartened: at the very least, you'll be free of further obligations and responsibilities. |
Domestic Abuse |
How to report domestic abuse in Florida |
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Provides information on abuse reporting as well as the phone number. Useful for social science research and for individuals in emergency situations. There is also a National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). |
Violence Against Women Act |
How do I gather evidence to file a petition for the Women Against Violence Act? |
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Document is oriented toward assisting women with immigrating to the U.S. in order to escape domestic abuse situations. |
Missing children |
Finding information on a missing child in Florida. |
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364 Social Science: Crime and Law Enforcement |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Criminal justice statistics |
Facts and figures on criminal justice |
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Excellent sources of quantitative information for research on crime and criminal justice. |
Juvenile delinquency |
Information about juvenile delinquency and remedial measures |
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A site with many resources on this topic, including statistics, that will be helpful to researchers. |
Youth crime prevention programs |
Where is there information on different types of programs to prevent young adults from getting into trouble? |
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A large collection of links to organizations devoted to assisting youth. Click on each link for a description of the organization and its respective Web site. |
Florida police |
Questions about a municipal police department in Florida |
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List of links is alphabetical by muncipality. Clicking the link produces the Web site of the city's police department. |
Police employment |
Where is there a list of jobs available for police and corrections officers in the United States? |
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Employment can be searched for by both state and type of job, including corrections officer, police detective, and--for you Sam Spade wannabes--private detective. For federal government jobs: USA Jobs . For state government jobs: People First . For county government jobs: Broward County Careers . |
Plantation police |
Information on the Plantation, Florida police |
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The government Web site of the Plantation Police gives contact information, programs and crime statistics. |
Crime victims |
What resources are available to crime victims in Florida? |
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Has links, a description of victims's rights and other resources from the Florida Attorney General's Office. |
Bounty hunting |
Information on bounty hunting |
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Article describing bounty hunting and how bounty hunters work. Good for researchers at all levels. |
Gun control |
Opposing viewpoints on gun control |
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The sites represent two politically opposed forces on the gun control controversy. Good sources of support for research papers on this topic. |
Computer crime |
Learning about computer crime and reporting it |
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Cybercrime.gov provides instructions on how to report computer crime as well as current press releases about computer crime cases. Has links on cyberethics as well. Good source to support research papers on criminal justice and computer crime. Internet Crime Complaint Center provides an online means to report computer crime. |
Federal fugitives |
Who are the FBI's top most wanted federal fugitives? |
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State fugitives |
Most wanted fugitives by the Florida Highway Patrol |
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Various links to hit-and-run drivers and other road-related fugitives; also includes known identity thieves. |
Broward County fugitives |
Who are the most wanted fugitives in Broward County? |
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Children of prisoners |
Where is there information on the children of the incarcerated? |
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Site supplies abundant information on this topic, with links and references. |
Death penalty for children |
Information on children sentenced to life or to death in the U.S. |
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Anti-Capital Punishment site about the plight of children given the strongest sentences in the judicial system. |
Prisoner rehabilitation |
What organization in Florida assists with prisoner rehabilitation? |
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Touts itself as an organization helping the incarcerated in Florida return to society. |
Parole |
Questions on the parole process in Florida |
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Presents readable and well-organized information on parole in Florida. Good resource for general research and for family members of the incarcerated. |
Presidential pardons |
Information on pardons by the President of the United States |
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Although oriented toward legal scholars, this site has a wealth of information on the presidential pardon process, including notable pardons and useful statistics. This is an excellent site for researchers from secondary school students on up. |
Federal prisons in Florida |
Where are the federal prisons in Florida? |
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Provides a map of the southeastern prisons that includes Florida. Clicking on each facility brings up the facility's individual Web site. Contact information and visiting regulations are then provided. |
Federal prisons |
Locating an inmate in a federal prison. |
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Search engine requires entry of first and last name. May be limited by search and gender. Results include identifying information, projected (or actual) release dates, and the facility where the inmate is located. No photos are provided. |
Florida state prisons |
Finding an inmate serving time in a Florida state prison |
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Site allows you to fill in information on an inmate by name or other criteria. A list of inmates will appear. Facilities, birth dates, and sentence end dates are included. |
Florida County Jails |
Finding an inmate serving time in a Florida county jail. |
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This elegant directory created by the Florida State Library is alphabetized by county, providing Web site links and respective inmate locators. The addresses and phone numbers of the county jails are included as well. However, not all Florida county jails have Web sites or inmate search engines. |
Broward County jails |
Finding an inmate serving time in a Broward County jail |
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On the right side of the page (you may have to scroll over) there is an inmate locator. Enter name information and the inmate name will appear. Clicking on the arrest number will bring up the facility where the inmate is housed, a picture of the inmate and other information. |
Florida prison history |
Where is there information on the history of Florida prisons? |
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This site supplies a timeline of the history of corrections in Florida. There is quite a bit of information here; very good for researchers at all levels. |
370 Social Science: Education |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Education statistics |
Where to locate facts on figures on education in the United States. |
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Allows searches for tables of data or by "Fast Facts" by topic. Great for research at all levels. |
Education statistics, Florida |
Where to locate facts and figures on public schools in Florida |
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Allows for searches by year and individual schools. |
Adult education |
What adult education classes are offered in Broward County? |
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Online version of the Broward County newsletter that supplies local educational information. |
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) |
Where can I find information about the FCAT? |
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These sites supply information on the FCAT, including practice exams which can be done online. |
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) |
Where is there information on becoming certified as a teacher in Florida |
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Provides an Frequently Asked Questions and other information on becoming qualified to teach in Florida. |
Local schools |
Where is there a school in any area of the United States? |
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Produces a nice directory of public schools, private schools, and colleges in the vicinity of any zip code. |
Plantation public schools |
What are the names of the public schools in Plantation, Florida? |
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A quick list supplied by Wikipedia. For more comprehensive information: Broward County Public Schools. To search for private schools or colleges in Plantation, use the School Locator. |
Broward County schools |
What public school in Broward County will my child attend? |
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Requires full address information be entered, including the grade. The school will then appear. Click on the school for directory information. |
Study guides |
Where are there study guides on school subjects? |
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Divided into various subject areas, this site allows for reading and studying on a large variety of subjects. Best used by secondary school students and above. |
GED (General Information Development) Test |
Where is there information on taking the GED? |
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Includes information on locating the local testing center, plus programs and services. |
Trade schools |
Where is there a directory of trade schools in the U.S.? |
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Provides a list of the schools with their respective Web sites. Organized by state. |
Accreditation |
Which universities and colleges are accredited? |
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Provides a list alphabetical by state; after the state is clicked on, the list is alphabetical by institution. |
Colleges and university rankings |
What are the best colleges and universities in the country? |
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Listing produced produced by U.S. News and World Report. |
Financial aid, colleges and universities |
Where is there information on obtaining scholarships and loans for college students? |
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Well-organized site that provides basic information on getting financial assistant for higher education, including how to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FASA) form |
Financial aid, colleges and universities, Florida |
Where is there information on obtaining scholarships and loans for college students in Florida? |
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This financial aid site is oriented toward prospective college students seeking monetary assistance in Florida. |
Scholarships for minorities |
What scholarships for minorities are available? |
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Bascially a roster of links that take the browser to various sites that feature scholarships. |
388 Social Science: Transportation Systems |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Transportation terms and acronyms |
Information on the definition of transportation terms and acronyms. |
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This dictionary supplies acronyms used for transportation as well as definitions. If you want to brush up on your cabotage and your zephyr hauls, this is the place to do it. |
Train schedules |
Where can I get a train schedule? |
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AMTRAK goes to the home page of the national train transportation system. Tri-Rail is the local system that links southeast Florida, including Broward County. |
Florida railroad history |
Finding out about Florida's railroad history |
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Very brief description of Florida's railroad development. Suitable for middle school research, or to support general research on Florida
history. |
Intracoastal waterways |
Information on Florida's intracoastal waterways. |
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This site is a rich source on the intracoastal wasterway. Browsers can find out bridge regulations, navigation notices, history, economics, and more. |
Florida lighthouses |
What are the names of the Florida lighthouses and their history? |
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Concise decriptions of each lighthouse are provided. |
Airline seating |
What kind of seating is offered on airlines? |
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This site offers critiques of the kinds of seats offered on airlines. If you're concerned that your airline sticks overbooked passangers on the left wing and you don't like strong breezes, this is the site for you. |
Airline numbers |
What are the toll-free numbers for airlines? |
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Lists alphabetically by name the airlines with toll-free numbers. Available links are also supplied. |
Airline schedules |
Finding out airline schedules and making reservations |
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Both sites provide an online means to make flight reservations as well as for hotels and rental cars. |
Broward County airport |
Information on the Broward County airport. |
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Official Web site of the airport has information on parking, flights, and more. |
Moving |
Advice on planning a move and finding movers |
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Advice from Florida state government on doing a move successfully. |
Florida turnpike tolls |
How much does it cost to go from one destination to another on the Florida turnkpike? |
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From the map, select the road (which is called a "facility"), such as Sawgrass Expressway, Homestead Extension, etc. Next select a starting destination. Next select an ending destination. Next select number of axles (which will for most drivers be two). The price of the ride is then calculated. SEE ALSO: System Description. |
Sunpass |
How can a Sunpass be obtained for the Florida turnkpike? |
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Provides information on how to purchase, how to activate, how the Sunpass works, and how to activate an account on a purchased card. |
Turnkpike memorial markers |
What is a highway safety memorial marker and how can one be obtained? |
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Provides a description and an address to write to. |
Bee Line |
What part of the Florida turnkpike was called the Bee Line? |
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Answer: Toll 528, Martin Andersen Beachline Expressway. This page supplies a history of the Florida Turnkpike system and its development, plus a description of each of its components. Excellent research source. |
Stop signs |
What is the history of the American stop sign? |
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Well-written essay covers this topic. Secondary school researchers and above. |
Traffic engineering |
Information on traffic engineering. |
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FAQ from the Arizona Department of Transportation provides a readable document on what traffic engineering does, including how speed limits are determined and when traffic signal installation is warranted. |
Traffic signs |
Where is there an available picture of a traffic sign? |
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Web site is a catalog of various signs and is quite comprehensive. |
Traffic lights |
Information on traffic lights |
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Signalfan.com is a traffic light hobbyist who provides lots of information on traffic lights in America and elsewhere. Good place to commence research on traffic lights. |
Highway driving |
Is there currently a crash on any of the major highways in Florida, such as in Broward County? |
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The Florida Highway Safety Patrol report allows you to select a county, including Broward, to monitor incidents that troops have reported on the highways. The Real Traffic site is more generalized to Florida, but includes impediments such as congestion and construction. Both sites are continuously updated. |
Bus |
Where can I get bus schedules? |
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The national and local sites of bus transportation, including routes and fares. For train service: AMTRAK.com and Tri-Rail. |
Gas prices |
What are the prices of gas at the stations in the Broward County area? |
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The prices aren't just restricted to Miami; click menu for Fort Lauderdale area. It is not comprehensive for all gas stations in the area, being dependent upon the observations of site members. But it may be helpful to people looking for the best deals, particularly during those times where the price of gas gives you gas. |
Car prices |
What is the cost of a new or used car? What is the trade-in value of my own car? |
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Both sites provide comprehensive information about car prices, both used and new. Very useful site to acquire information from before you attempt to negotiate a purchase with a car salesman. |
500s Sciences |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Nature |
Information on biology and the environment |
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Look for the menu that says "get data," and boy will you get data! This is a collection of major databases with comprehensive information on plants, animals and the environment. |
Roman numerals |
How do I convert a Roman numeral to an Arabic number, and vice-versa? |
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Easy to use, this site enables the browser to enter any number and see its respective Roman or Arabic counterpart. It also provides a brief description of how the Roman numeral system works. |
Planets |
Where is there information on the planets outside the solar system? |
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Site devoted to those planets beyond the World Formerly Known as Pluto. Some of it the layman can read, but other parts of it presuppose an education in astronomy. |
Chemical elements |
What are the names of the chemical elements |
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The periodic table of the elments is provided, with information on each. Presupposes some knowledge of chemistry. |
Geology |
What is the history of Florida's geology? |
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Concise, readable article. For secondary school level researchers and above. |
Sinkholes |
Where is there information on Florida's sinkholes? |
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Both sites supply concise and readable information for researchers at all levels. |
Water bodies, Broward County |
Where is there a map of Broward County's water bodies? |
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"Zoom" function may be needed for a closer look. This map shows the water bodies in relation to the county's major streets and avenues. |
Hurricanes |
Information about hurricanes and how they form. |
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How Hurricanes Work gives basic information about hurricanes. Hurricane Resources provides links to a wealth of resources on all aspects of hurricanes. SEE ALSO: National Climatic Data Center. For Broward County's hurricane preparedness plan: Hurricane Preparedness . |
Florida hurricanes |
Information on hurricanes in Florida. |
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Provides basic information about hurricanes and provides a brief history of the major ones that have hit Florida. However, it reports nothing beyond Andrew in 1992. Good for middle school or secondary school research. |
Weather |
Information on the weather |
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CNN Weather will supply a forecast based upon an entered zip code. |
Phosphates |
Information on phosphates and how they affect the Florida environment |
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Supplies information on phosphates and their environmental impact. Includes an article that introduces phosphates. |
Florida Aquifier System |
Information on the Florida Aqufier system. |
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Briefly describes the history and use of the aquifier system. Good for researchers at all levels. Answers questions such as how many lakes Florida has ( over 7,700) and how many springs (over 300). |
Gems |
Where is there information on colored gems and birth stones? |
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This is a rich site with pictures, descriptions and other information related to colored gems. Included is a way to enter birth date information and look up your birthstone. |
Florida geology |
Where is there information on the geological history of Florida? |
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Brief and readable description of Florida's land and its geological history. |
Gulf of Mexico dead zones |
Information on the oxygen-deprived waters of the Gulf of Mexico. |
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Describes the Dead Zone situation in the Gulf of Mexico. (And no, it has nothing to do with the Stephen King novel.) |
Trees |
Questions about tree types, their care, planting them, etc. |
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Rich source of information. Scroll down for a guide to trees, their care and planting, pruning and much more. |
Florida bird calls |
What does a Florida bird sound like? |
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Supplies a list of Florida birds, with audio files of each bird's call. Requires an audio connection and audio software. If you need to find out if that Eastern Screech-Owl can bust glass or if the Gray Catbird meows, this is the place. Bonus: select birds have pictures and video files. |
610 Technology and Applied Science: Medicine |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Medical information |
Where information on medicine and diseases can be found. |
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Free Medical Journal provides a list of limited open-access medical journals. For health care professionals. Omnimedicalsearch.com gives basic and relevant medical information from (the site says) authoritive sources. Medline provides well-organized medical data from the National Library of Medicine. Always consult a physician before making any medical decisions based on what you see on the Internet. |
Alternative medicine |
Finding out about different kinds of alternative medicines, such as acupuncture, etc. |
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Both sites, respectively from the federal government and University of Maryland Medical Center, provide a wealth of information on alternative medicine. |
Drugs |
Where is there information on a medical drug? |
Drug Information Portal |
Comprehensive site supplies a host of information about the drug with links to research on it. Very nicely put together. |
Doctors |
How do I find a doctor for my medical needs? |
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Don't use the search field on the home page if looking for a physician; instead, click on the picture under "Patients" that says "Patients & consumers Search for a physician." Allows for searches by last name and by specialty. From the AMA. For doctors you probably want to avoid, SEE: Florida's Health |
Medical errors |
What are some ways to avoid being a victim of medical errors? |
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African American physicians, Florida |
Information on the history of African American physicians in the state of Florida |
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Article from the Florida Heritage Collection about African American physicians and their role in Florida. |
Health Care choice |
How to evaluate and choose a health care provider |
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Instructs individuals how to make choices in who provides their health care. For research on the costs of health care, SEE: Health Care Costs and U.S. Competitiveness and Health Care Costs |
Human anatomy and physiology |
Questions on human anatomy and physiology |
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Bartleby.com version of the famous textbook. Includes illustrations and a subject index. |
Pregnancy |
How to find out the most likely time of pregnancy. |
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By entering data of menstruation, the site claims to be able to tell the most likely time a woman will get pregnant. As always, consult with a qualified physician before making any medical decisions. |
Tears |
How are tears formed and what is the purpose of crying? |
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Supplies the physiology and some psychology about the creation of tears and why people cry. Easy-reading, appropriate for researchers at all levels. |
Body mass index |
What is my body mass index? |
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If you have been reading up on health and exercise, you know what the BMI is. This site, from the National Institutes of Health, allows you to calculate your own Body Mass Index. There is a chart to indicate whether or not you fall within a normal range.Always consult with a physician or dietician before making any decisions on weight gain or loss. |
Nutrition |
Information on nutrition |
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Nutrition.gov provides general information on nutrition. National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference is a search engine that allows you to enter foods and learn their nutritional value. Always consult with a physician or dietician before making any decisions on changing eating habits. |
Brain |
What methods are used to maintain the health of the human brain? |
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User-friendly site with simple advice on how to maintain a healthy brain. |
Multiracial population health information |
Where is there health information on individuals who belong to more than one race? |
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Autopsy |
Is the autopsy of Anna Nicole Smith available? |
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For celebrity reporters, criminal justice students, medical students and Anna's necrophiliac fan club, here are the details supplied by the Broward County Medical Examiner. |
Vaccines |
What shots should I get for myself or my children to guard against disease? |
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Prescription costs |
Is there a way to save money on prescriptions? |
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Purports to provide alternative dry costs for a lower price when you enter you own prescription information. As a bonus, it gives you cautionary advice about the side effects of the medication. Always consult with a physician before making any medical decisions. SEE ALSO: Broward County Prescription Drug Discount Card |
Medicines |
Finding out information on a specific drug |
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Rich, authorative database provides indexes of drugs and also herbal supplements. Always consult with a physician before making any medical decisions. |
Diseases |
Looking up information on a specific physical disease |
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Provides an alphabetical list of diseases and their conditions. Appears limited to physical diseases; not a good place to look up a mental illness. Always consult with a physician before making any medical decisions. For mental illnesses, SEE: National Institute of Mental Health. |
Medical disorders |
Information on medical disorders and their treatment |
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Online version of this respected and essential reference guide. Always consult with a physician before making any medical decisions. |
Breast cancer |
Information on prevention and treatment of breast cancer |
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Provides an overview of laws affecting breast cancer treatment. Scroll down for links on treatment, screening and prevention. From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. |
Eye diseases |
Information on medical conditions affecting sight.
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Review of eye conditions by the American Federation for the Blind. |
Macular Degeneration |
Where is there information on the treatment of macular degeneration? |
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Site supplies links and information focusing on this eye condition. From the Macular Degeneration Partnership. |
Chagas's Disease |
What are the symptoms and preventative measures for Chagas's disease? |
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Doctor Joseph Bastien's study is readable and summarizes information about the disease very well. |
Economy class syndrome |
What is "economy class syndrome"? |
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Describes both conditions and their relationship to each other. Packing in passengers on airlines now gives whole new meaning to air sickness. |
Seasonal depression |
What is seasonal depression? |
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This site from the Cleveland Clinic is user-friendly and describes symptoms and treatment for the disorder. It does not address whether depression can result from living in Cleveland. Always consult with a physician before making any medical decisions. |
Obsessive compulsive disorder |
Information on OCD. |
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Provides information on the symptoms and treatment of OCD. From the National Institute of Mental Health. Always consult with a physician before making any medical decisions. |
Stuttering |
Information on stuttering and its treatment |
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Much useful information here for parents and employers as well as for individuals with the disorder. |
Homosexuality disease controversy |
Is homosexuality a mental disorder or is it not? |
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The Family Research Institute condemns homosexual behavior and purports to provide empirical evidence that it is a disorder. Paul Cameron: Introduction provides a critique that disputes some of the claims made that homosexuality is a disease. Supportive for "opposing viewpoints" types of research papers requiring descriptions of two sides of an issue. |
650 Technology and Applied Science: Business |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Florida business publication |
Where is there an online South Florida business magazine? |
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Both online publications feature numerous articles on business in South Florida, covering top companies, real estate, and profiling various entrepreneurs. |
Labels |
Where can I download label templates? |
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Has free templates that can be downloaded to fit various filing and labeling needs. |
Companies |
Where is there a basic description of a company's Federal ID number, where it was founded, etc? |
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Tricky to use! Go to Advanced Search, enter the name of the company, and limit the search to "Form 10-K." The beginning of each document provides ID numbers and founding states. Even then, you may get a lot of unwanted and irrelevant retrievals. A great deal of information is available here, but EDGAR presupposes quite a bit of business acumen. Not for beginners. |
SIC Codes |
What do the SIC Codes mean? |
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The codes are provided in numerical order by the Securites and Exchange Commission. SEE ALSO: U.S. Census NAIC. |
Small business |
Where is there information on setting up a small business? |
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Provides a number of helpful articles on aiding the creation of a small busihness. |
Government grants |
Where can I get a government grant? |
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Supplies links to various funding sources. |
Business plans |
Information on writing business plants |
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Nice site from the Carnegie Library provides information on how to write business plans as well as business plan templates. |
Starting a business |
Where is there help for Entrepreneurs? |
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All-purpose site provides much information on financing, different kinds of start-up businesses, marketing, and more. |
Business exports |
Information on exporting for companies |
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Government site promoting international trade. Provides info on business opportunities and logistics. Not all links work, which is in itself a commentary on the move toward globalization. |
Advertising and marketing |
Information on how to do advertising and marketing. |
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Provides tools and sample ads to assist with advertising and marketing. |
Advertising agencies |
Where can I find an advertising agency? |
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Directory of ad agencies, searchable by name, location or even brand. |
700s Arts and Recreation |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Dictionary of Art |
Where can I find an art dictionary? |
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Terms can be looked up using the index bar on the left. |
Art exhibits |
Information about galleries and art shows. |
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Directory of links to various galleries and museums, with some information about artists. Not searchable geographically, not comprehensive. Links open up to galleries' own sites and artists' sites as well. |
Art history |
Questions about art history |
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Compiled links on art history are organized by subject and era. Nicely organized and many of the sites have a wealth of information. |
Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque Art |
Information on famous paintings |
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Elegant site oriented toward art students with pictures of the paintings and numerous search options. |
Art of Auschwitz |
Information on art from the Holocaust |
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Essays, biographies and online pictures related to art created by the concentration camp victims of Auschwitz. |
Art of Haiti |
Where are there resources on the art of Haiti? |
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Collection of links to sites that explore Haitian art. |
Architecture of Paris |
Where is there information on the architecture of Paris, France? |
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Essay on the buildings of Paris includes history and examples. Ideal for secondary school or college research. |
State capitol architecture |
Where are there pictures of state capitols and their histories? |
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Alphabetized by state, this site provides brief historic timelines of various state capitols, architectural descriptions, and links for further information. Florida's Capitol is included. |
Convention Center |
Information on the Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center |
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The official Web site of the center supplies its calendar, services and a photo gallery. |
Castles |
Where are the castles of the world are what are their names? |
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Listed alphabetically by country, this is a series of links that describe various castles around the world. |
Apartment decorating |
Information on how to decorate an apartment. |
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Well-organized site gives decorating tips and also suggestions for the first-time renter. |
Antiques Roadshow |
When is the Antiques Roadshow coming to town? |
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Click on the current tour year and the schedule will be provided. Has other information about the popular PBS show as well. Time to dust off that pitchfork dated "666 B.C." and strike it rich. |
Silverware and china |
How do I get china and silverware repaired or replaced? |
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Service that purports to "replace the irreplacable." Indexed by type of possession (china, crystal, silver) and then alphabetically by manufacturer. Supplies pictures of various items as well. |
Graffiti |
Information on graffiti and graffiti artists |
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Chiefly about New York graffiti art and artists, this site has features on art, artists and a bibliography. |
Art posters |
Where can I look at art posters? |
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Commercial site allows for searches by artist, style or subject and allows you to look at various styles. |
Classical music |
Where is there information on composers and the history of Western ("classical") music? |
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Both sites provide a great deal of readable information on the great composers and music styles of the western past. |
Composer/music pronunciations |
How do you pronounce a famous composer's name? |
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Supplies the pronunciation of composers and numerous music terms. |
classical music in movies |
What classical pieces have played in various movies? |
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Searchable by composer or by movie, this neat database is a good way to find out the names of classical works that have appeared in various films. |
Mozart and intelligence |
Information on the effect of listening to Mozart on the brain |
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Critique of studies on the brain using the music of Mozart. |
Gregorian chant |
In what compositions has the "Dies Irae" chant appeared? |
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One of the oldest and most ubiquitous musical works turns up again and again, from the Catholic liturgy to the musical Rent. |
Harlem jazz musicians |
Information about the great jazz musicians of Harlem |
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Provides individual biographies of the artists. Searchable by name, instruments and jazz style. |
Folk music, Florida |
Information about folk music in Florida in the early part of the twentieth century. |
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1937 to 1942 information about the history of folk music in Florida, with links to songs and cultures. Songs may be listened to online. |
Music reviews |
Where can I find reviews of various new albums? |
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Lists by year various album releases and reviews them. Each year is subdivided into category. Helpful to library collection development or adding to a home collection. |
Agnes de Mille |
Information on the dances of Agnes de Mille |
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Site devoted to the ballets and dances of the famous choreographer. |
Movies |
Where is there information on what movies an actor has made? |
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Venerable and useful source of all kinds of information on movies. Entering a star's name will produce movies, television episodes and more, listed in reverse chronology. |
Movies in Florida |
What movies are being made in Florida? |
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Click on the link "What's Shooting" to get the latest info. From Film In Florida. |
Movies in Plantation? |
Was Plantation ever used as part of a movie scene? |
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If you don't want to bother to click, it was Something About Mary in which a scene was filmed with Plantation City Hall as a backdrop. |
Robots in movies |
Information about robots in movies |
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Describes movies in which robots have appeared in film history. |
TV characters |
Where can I look up information about TV characters? |
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Is a collection, (but a limited one), of various TV characters. Click on TV bios to see them. |
Game rules |
What are the rules to a game? |
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Large database of all kinds of games and their rules. The circle of categories is more reliable for searching than the search engine. |
Florida Lottery |
What are the latest winning numbers in the Florida lottery? |
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Shows the winning numbers and supplies the amount of time remaining to the next draw--right down to the second. |
Video game effects |
The effects of violent video games |
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Academic paper on the effects of violent video games on the players. |
Outdoors recreation, Florida |
What kinds of outdoor recreation are available in Florida? |
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Site is base to search by activity or by area for various activities, including biking, fishing, hunting and more. |
Florida sports |
Information about sports in Florida. |
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Site provides links to various resources. |
Basketball |
information, including stats, on major basketball teams. |
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NBA site serves a database for team stats, player stats, and much more related to basketball. |
Wiffle Ball |
Information about the game of Wiffle Ball |
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New Jersey Wiffle Ball Team site describes the rules of the game and provides info on tournaments and other teams. |
Baseball |
Information on baseball |
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This site is packed with information on historic records, stats, teams and players. |
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Free camping places |
Where is a free place to park my RV? |
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Well, I am not sure that many of the landowners to some of the suggested places on this site would be pleased to be on this "free" list, but if you're an RVer and you want to save money, this site may be helpful. |
Roller skating |
Information on roller skating and the roller skating business |
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Organization has links to starting a business as well as other aspects of the sport. |
Car racing |
Information on NASCAR |
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Provides information and stats on races plus schedules and ticket links. |
Swimming |
Information on safe swimming |
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Articles on water safety cover swimming, boating and water-related injuries. From the Center for Disease Control. |
800s Writing and literature |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Writing |
Where is there a good writing manual? |
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The famous writing guide by Strunk here online, with various links to the chapters. |
APA style |
How do I write a paper in American Psychological Association (APA) style? |
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Excellent resource for students asked to write in this style. College level on up. |
MLA style |
How do I write a paper in Modern Language Association style? |
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Provides the basics of writing in MLA. For secondary school level on up. |
Bibliographic citation styles |
Is there software that will show me how to put a bibliography in an acceptable format? |
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Son of Citation (I guess "Mom and Dad Citation" are out of town) provides bibliographies in MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style, and Turabian formats. However, the site advises students that these styles have many nuances that the software may not always detect. Oriented toward secondary students and college students. |
Best selling fiction |
Information on the best seller phenomenon in America |
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Library site, a companion to an exhibition, goes into some of the history and aspects of best selling fiction and its appeal. For current best sellers, SEE: New York Times best sellers. |
Young adult male gay fiction |
Fiction for gay young adult males. |
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Author's Web site about books he has written for gay young adult males. SEE ALSO: Gay Youth Resources. |
English literature |
Information about the history of English and American literature. |
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Online version of an eighteen volume work on English literature. |
William Shakespeare |
Where can I find the works and quotations of William Shakespeare? |
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Provides the plays reproduced in full text, quotations, and select criticisms. Ideal for research. |
Study notes on literature |
Where can I find Cliffs Notes on literature? |
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Online reproductions of the guides to various famous works of literature. |
Critical reading |
How to evaluate works of fiction and poetry |
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Professor's site for students of literature. For college students and above. |
Literary criticism |
Where can I find literary criticisms of a given author? |
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This site lists lots of authors but don't set your expectations too high: You will often get a "sorry, nothing available." Still, this is not always the case, and most authors at least have a Web site dedicated to their works, so this is a good place to start research on literature's famous authors. Searchable by author and title. |
900s History and Geography |
Subject |
Query |
Link |
Comment |
Birthday |
What historic event happened the day I was born? |
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Choose any date from the calendars and events, holidays, and famous people's birthdays will be provided. This information is also available on The History Channel. |
Nations |
Finding out information on any nation in the world |
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Organized by country alphabetically. Excellent site for basic facts. |
Atlas |
Where could I view a world atlas? |
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Historic Florida county and city maps |
Where are there old maps of individual cities and counties in Florida? |
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Lots of maps relating to Florida and its history can be found here, including some historic maps of Broward County. |
Broward County boundaries |
What are the boundaries of Broward County cities? |
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Map of Broward County shows its cities, their boundaries, and the major roads. |
Unincorporated areas |
Which areas of Broward County are unincorporated? |
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This map highlights the unincorporated areas in green. |
Cities, United States |
Information about a city in the United States |
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Arranged by state, this database provides links to individual cities, chiefly for travel purposes. Each city link brings up local hotels, apartments, employment links and also local news stories. |
Key Biscayne |
Information about Key Biscayne, Florida |
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Provides multiple links about this key, including its history. |
Florida Keys |
Information about traveling to the Florida Keys |
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Web sites oriented toward travelers to the various keys. |
Fort Lauderdale |
Information about traveling to Fort Lauderdale. |
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Site provides links of interest to individuals coming to visit Fort Lauderdale. |
Famous individuals |
How can I find out if a celebrity is still alive or when he/she passed away? |
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This is not a comprehensive database, so not necessarily everyone you can think of will be here. The "actors and actresses" section is organized by TV show and you have to scroll down to "other actors" and "other actresses" to find out about movie stars. All other databases are better organized. Alphabetical searches are available, as are links to related sites. By the way, the site refers to whether the celebrity is physically dead, not just the condition of his or her career. |
Biographies |
How can I find the biography of a famous individual? |
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Not one-hundred percent comprehensive, but still a large database of brief biographies of many noted and famous individuals. |
Famous people miscellany |
Looking up odd things that numerous famous people had in common. |
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This database groups together individuals by unusual commonalities. Included are beekeepers, individuals who have disappeared, deceased celebrities who have been exhumed, which Presidents of the United States are related to each other, and a lot more. Entertaining and often updated. From the Who2 Web site, which also has biographical information. |
People searches |
What resources are available to do people searches? |
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Scroll down to "finding people, places and things" for various online directories. To search public records, SEE: Public Records Directory or BRB Publications or Public Records Online. For instruction on doing public records searches, SEE: People Finder Guide.
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Genealogy |
How do I do a genealogy search in Florida? |
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Provides links to resources of interest to people doing searches in Florida. |
Baby names |
What do I name my new child? |
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Comprehensive program that allows you to select names by origin, gender, first letter and last letter. Lists of names provide the gender, the country of origin, and the name's meaning. |
Deaths |
When did someone die? |
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Allows you to enter a last name, first name and middle initial; a list of names will then appear. SEE ALSO: Find A Grave. |
Florida state symbols |
Where is there information on the Florida state seal, state flag and other state symbols? |
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Site describes the various symbols, from the seal to the song. |
Flags |
What does a nation's flag look like? |
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Provides multiple ways to search, not only by geography but color, shape and even history. Searches require step-by-step clicking. The flags of individual states in the United States are here as well. |
Florida flags |
What is the history of the flags of Florida? |
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Describes the development and changes of the Florida flags, with color illustrations. |
Ancient Rome |
Information on the basic history of Ancient Rome |
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A Web site about Ancient Rome that is the companion to a show PBS managed to squeeze between pledge breaks. The Time Line gives a basic overview of significant eras. A family tree of Augustus is also available. |
European history |
European exploration history, 15th and 16th centuries |
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Contains documents about different countries in Europe and their role in world exploration. Limited to the 15th and 16th centuries. For secondary school research on up. |
Holocaust |
Information about the Nazi holocaust |
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The Holocaust Chronicle is the Online version of the book The Holocaust Chronicle. Very good all-purpose text covers the Holocaust thoroughly, as does the Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust. |
Berlin |
Information about Berlin, Germany as it was during the Cold War. |
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Retired Foreign Service officer recounts his days in Berlin from 1960 to 1965. Helpful supportive document to researchers on Germany history and the history of the Cold War. |
Ninjas |
Where is there information about the history of the Ninja? |
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Readable site that goes into the origins and description of the Ninjas. From HowStuffWorks.com. |
Tiananmen Square massacre |
Information on the Tiananmen Square massacre in China. |
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Documents related to the Tiananmen Square incident. Very good for researchers at all levels. |
Canada |
Information about Canada and Canadians |
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A large collection of materials covering multiple subjects, most of them with a Candadian focus. Articles are brief. Good for researchers at all levels. |
Cuba |
Where are there maps of Cuba |
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Collection of maps cover diverse subjects, including history and demographic activity. Good for illustrations of research on Cuba or to supply quantitative information to support research. |
Haiti |
Information about Haiti |
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This collection of links provides a tremendous wealth of information on Haitian history, the arts, government and demographics. |
Toussaint L'Ouverture |
Information on the life of Toussaint L'Ouverture. |
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Online version of a scholarly and exhaustive account of the famous Haitian's life and his role in the Haitian Revolution. |
United States |
Basic information about any state |
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Clicking on each link brings up basic historic dates, symbols, and demographic information on each state. Links to individual cities are also provided, giving weather and local news for each. |
Cities |
Where is the Web site for a city in the United States? |
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Arranged alphabetically by state, each state link supplies an alphabetical list of its cities; those cities that have home pages are provided. |
United States History, primary sources |
Where are there some primary source documents on the history of the United States? |
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Links provide major documents in United States history, arranged chronologically. The Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and more more is available here. Excellent resource to support research on U.S. history. |
President of the United States |
Information on the history of the Presidents |
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Provides access to presidential papers going back to the 1700s. Good source of support for research on U.S. Presidential history. |
Civil War |
Resources on the American Civil War |
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Organized collection of many links related to the Civil War. |
Civil War and Florida |
What was Florida's role in the Civil War? |
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Both sites describe Florida's role in the Civil War. Good for researchers at all levels. |
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge |
Information on the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge |
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Home page of the Refuge, with maps and history. |
Place codes |
What is the US Census Place Code for a city in Florida? |
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Provides an alphabetical list of Florida cities, with US Census place codes supplied for each. |
Florida facts |
Basic facts about Florida |
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For people searching for basic information and demographics about Florida, including historic dates and trivia, this Florida House of Representatives site provides quick and easy answers without having to do lots of searching. SEE ASLO: Florida Demographics |
De Soto route |
What path did Hernando de Soto follow through Florida? |
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This supplies a visual map of the route De Soto took. |
Panfilo de Narvaez route |
What path did de Narvaez pursue through Florida |
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Map shows the path of the explorer. |
Fort Mose |
History of the African American settlement |
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Brief but concise description of the Florida settlement. |
Native Americans in Florida |
Locations of places related to Florida's Native American history. |
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Provides historic maps related to Native American history in Florida. |
Seminole Wars |
Information on the history of the Seminole Wars. |
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Brief description includes description of the Dade Massacre and the roles of Osceola and Andrew Jackson. |
Florida Keys |
What are the names of the Florida Keys? |
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Searchable databse provides the names of the various Florida Keys, listed alphabetically. Includes cross-references when the Key is known by more than one name. For select keys, brief descriptions are included. |
Plantation, Florida |
Basic facts about Plantation, Florida |
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Wikipedia entry on Plantation gives history timeline, basic facts, and various items of trivia about the city. For municipal services, SEE: City of Plantation. |
Broward County history |
Materials related to Broward County. |
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Various articles, reproduced in full text, from The Broward Legacy. May be of interest to Broward County history researchers. |
