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Need to know how to use the POWER Database?  Check out these tutorials!

 

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If you are having trouble getting into the POWER Database, check out their browser requirements to see if you need to make any adjustments.

 

Teen Ink

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Teen Ink has more than 17,000 pages of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, reviews, art and photos all by teens.

 

Sparks Notes

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Having trouble understanding the book or play you’re reading?  Sparks Notes may be able to help.

 

Free Easy Bibliography

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If you need help writing your bibliography, this site will show you how.

 

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics has unemployment rates, safety & health statistics and much more.

 

Acronym Finder

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Type in any acronym on this site and you’ll see some possible definitions.

 

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Links to websites that were ranked the best by the American Library Association

 

Librarians’ Internet Index

lii.org

Links to lots of great search engines, websites, etc.

 

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Internal Revenue Service

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Find forms, instructions and information.

 

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

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Find forms, instructions and information.

 

Northampton Area School District Tax Office

http://www.northampton.k12.pa.us/district.cfm?subpage=25

Get Earned Income Tax and Property Tax forms and information.

 

Kiplinger.com: Taxes

www.kiplinger.com/money/taxes/

A compilation of articles relating to U.S. Income Taxes.

 

Book Publishing

www.bookmarket.com/newnovels.htm

A list of publishers who have bought the rights to first time novels, nonfiction works, and children’s books.

 

Government

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics has unemployment rates, safety & health statistics and much more.

 

2008: Race for the White House

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Coverage of the 2008 U.S. presidential elections.

 

Project Vote Smart

www.votesmart.org

This is the place to go for information on candidates for public office.  Includes biographical info, issue positions and much more

 

The U.S. Government

www.usa.gov

Loaded with information and links!

 

PA PowerPort

www.state.pa.us

Also loaded with information and links!

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

www.fws.gov

A great source of information!  There is even a special section for kids and educators.

 

Miscellaneous

Iraq

www.npr.org/iraq/

NPR’s special report covering postwar efforts in Iraq.

 

Daylight Saving Time

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time

Contains a lot of information including the origins, rationale and criticisms.

 

Ochef

www.ochef.com

Lots of questions and answers about cooking and baking.

 

Map Muse

www.mapmuse.com

Search by topic or are for everything from model railroading clubs to libraries.

 

Peterson’s College Guide Online

www.petersons.com

A searchable guide to colleges and universities.

 

Automobiles

www.autotropolis.com

Find information and pricing on new and used automobiles.

 

www.classiccardatabase.com

Find VIN numbers, overall dimensions, original colors, car museums, car clubs and more.

 

Senior Topics

cRANKy search engine

www.cranky.com

An age-relevant search engine.  Geared for users age 50 and over.

 

AARP

www.aarp.org

Lots of information on aging issues.

 

 

 

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