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Links Main Page ~ Links A - C ~ Links D - H ~ Links I - P  ~ Links Q - Z Search Engines ~ Directories & Portals ~ Reference ~ Specialized Reference ~ Almanacs & Quick Facts Internet Links   A - C Below are selected links to Internet sites, organized alphabetically by subject. If no sites are listed, click the subject name, and you will be taken to a new page for that subject. Use the links at the top of this page to navigate within the Internet Links and Reference sections. Agriculture Agrisurf – Agricultural search engine, with extensive links to farming resources. Farmers Market Search – Get Real, Get Maine program from the Maine Department of Agriculture. Farmers Market Search - USDA search site for farmers markets across the nation. Farming the Net – Agricultural, environmental, and natural resource links from Ohio State University. Haynet – Horse resources on the Internet. Livestock Breeds – Comprehensive database of livestock breed information, from Oklahoma State University. Maine Department of Agriculture MOFGA - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, home of the Common Ground Fair. Small Farm Center – Resources compiled at the University of California, Davis. Includes information on agricultural tourism and specialty crops. Antiques and Collectibles Collector Online – Directory of collecting clubs nationwide. Maine Antiques Dealers Association Maine Antique Dealers Directory Maine Antique Digest Magazine Replacements, Ltd. – Source for china, crystal, and silver patterns. Art (see also Museums & Galleries) Art History Resources on the Web – Well-organized directory of art history sites, compiled by Dr. Christopher Witcombe of Sweet Briar College. Artcyclopedia – Fine art search engine Lascaux Caves – Virtual tour of French cave paintings. WetCanvas! – Artists’ portal, with news, tips, forums, and subject directories Automobiles Autotropolis - Comparison shopping, dealer contacts & buying guidelines. Autoweb – Information on choosing, financing and maintaining a new or used car. Includes crash test data. Edmunds – Details on new car models; includes specifications and pricing. An excellent resource. Kelley Blue Book – Find out what your car is worth to sell or trade in. MacDonald Motors - Local auto dealer Birds & Birding (see also Science & Nature) Alaska Raptor Center – Rehabilitation and education center for injured birds. BirdCast – Submit your observations of bird migration Birder.com – Extensive links to other birding resources. Birding.com – Help with identification, bird songs and birding travel. The Raptor Center – From the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Business Business.com – Search engine and directory for business information. Business Week Magazine –- A wide variety of business information, including content from the print edition. Patents – Text and Image Search – From the US Patent and Trademark Office. Science, Technology and Business - University of Maine Science, Technology & Business databases. Small Business Administration – Government site with lots of quality information. United States Patent and Trademark Office Home Page Community Links College (see also Education) College Board – Planning, finding and paying for college, SAT’s and more. College is Possible – Choosing and applying for college. College Rankings – From U. S. News and World Report. InternWeb – Locate internships. FAFSA Online – Apply for federal student financial aid here. FastWeb – A highly recommended site for college information and scholarship searches. Maine Community College System – Programs, locations, and resources Mapping Your Future – College, career and financial aid choices. Peterson’s – Another quality site with extensive information on schools, programs and financial aid. The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid – Information and sources for loans, scholarships, and grants. Students.gov -- Government information for students, including financial aid, career planning and community service opportunities. University of Maine System – Home page for Maine’s state university system. Computers & Internet C Net– Information, resources and downloads for computers and other technology. Cool Jargon of the Day – "Serving Hacker Jargon to the Internet since Jan 1995." Cybercaptive – Find a cybercafe near you! Electronic Privacy Information Center – Facts and resources on computer privacy issues. Email Address Verifyer - Reduce email bounce back by checking here first. Free Email Providers – A worldwide directory. Geek to Live - "How to fix Mom and Dad's Computer" and other great computer how-tos. Learn To Type – No more hunting and pecking with this free online tutorial. Local Internet Service Providers for Bridgton, Maine · Log On America · Megalink · Great Works Internet · Internet Maine Mail2Web – Get your email from anywhere in the world Steve’s Digicams – Highly detailed reviews of digital cameras and accessories. An excellent resource. Smart Computing Magazine – Computer information and problem-solving in very clear language. ZDNet – Another useful technology portal with reviews and downloads galore. Congress (see also Government, Federal) United States House of Representatives – General site Rep. Tom Allen Rep. Mike Michaud United States Senate – General site Sen. Susan Collins Sen. Olympia Snowe Consumer Information (see also Automobiles) Better Business Bureau Consumer Product Safety Commission – Product recalls. Consumer Review – Information and evaluation of sporting goods and electronics. Consumer World – Over 2000 consumer resources, including price comparisons. ConsumerAffairs.com – Extensive resources, organized by subject, with many brand names indexed as well. Edmunds -- Details on new car models; includes specifications and pricing. An excellent resource. Federal Consumer Information Center -- Wide variety of consumer information, including a page on federal benefits and services. Kelley Blue Book – Find out how much your car is worth. MySimon – Comparison shopping. National Fraud Information Center – Information on Internet and telemarketing fraud, as well as a toll-free hotline. Planet Feedback – Consumer commentary on everything under the sun PriceGrabber – Comparison shopping. Rate Watcher Telecom Guide - State of Maine Office of the Public Advocate Steve’s Digicams -- Highly detailed reviews of digital cameras and accessories. An excellent resource. Cooking and Food (see also Diet & Nutrition) Allrecipes.com – Online recipes, including brand names. British Tea Council – Tea facts, resources, and history. Cooking Light – Site for the popular magazine; lots of health-conscious recipes. CopyKat – Famous restaurant meals at home. Epicurious – Over 13,000 recipes and extensive gourmet cooking information. Links to Gourmet and Bon Appetit magazines. The Food Network – Site for the popular TV channel, with lots of recipes, and even cookbook reviews. KitchenLink – Portal, with recipes, message boards, links, equipment information and more. Vegetarian Resource Group – Vegetarian recipes, links, nutrition information, and even travel information. Wine Education Site – Wine facts, links, and reviews. Zagat – Restaurant surveys and reviews. Crafts & Quilts Crafters’ Community – Portal; projects, articles, link, message boards, and more. Crafting Resources – Knitting and crochet links, including many commercial sites. The Knitting Pages – Includes pattern errata and corrections, book reviews and links. Make-Stuff.com -- For crafters, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs. Wonderful World of Crafting – Extensive links to quilting, embroidery and fabric-related sites. WoolWorks Knitting Resources Current Affairs  (see also International and News) Bioterrorism Information – From the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Debka – "a broad, international take on seminal current events for the international user …with special appeal to Israelis, Americans and the growing number of ‘transatlanticists’." Middle East Network Information Center – Well-organized directory of Middle Eastern Studies links from the University of Texas at Austin. National Security Archive -- A wide variety of historical and topical resources, from George Washington University. Open Secrets – Data on political contributions. Public Agenda – Pubic opinion and policy analysis. PoliticalResources.net – Well-organized listing of political websites, sorted alphabetically and regionally. September 11 Web Archive – Collected Internet pages relating to terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. State Department International Information Program – Detailed information on terrorism and international affairs. Stimson Center – Analysis of national and international security issues. STRATFOR – Intelligence reporting on political, social, and economic fronts. White House Briefing Room – Archive of press briefings at the White House. Audio available. Top of Page ~ Next Page