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 General and Reference Websites:

    Megasites:

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Bartleby.com -- Comprehensive public reference including quotations, encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and other resources

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Infoplease -- Factual information from various resources, Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary          

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Refdesk.com -- the single best source for facts on the Internet

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StartSpot Network -- Network of various topical “spots” or portals on every subject

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Library of Congress -- Serves as the research arm of Congress, provider of governmental and historical information to the American public

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Historical Atlas of the 20th Century

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National Atlas.gov -- the best Federal source for national maps and geographic information on the Web          

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WorldAtlas.com -- Geographical facts of the world

    Dictionaries and Thesauri:

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The Free Dictionary -- English, Medical, Legal, Financial, and Computer Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, and a Literature Reference Library all in one

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Merriam Webster Online -- Dictionary and thesaurus          

    Statistical Information:

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U.S. Census Bureau -- leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy

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FedStats -- The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies

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Population Reference Bureau -- offers population dimensions of important social, economic, and political issues

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City-Data.Com -- Stats about all U.S. cities (maps, race, income, etc.)

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The World Factbook -- annual publication by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States with basic almanac-style information about the various countries of the world

    Governmental, Legislature, and Historical Information:

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FirstGov.org -- The official site for U.S. Government information and services

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THOMAS—Federal legislative information from the Library of Congress

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Kentucky.gov – The resource for Kentucky government information

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City of Owensboro Kentucky – Official web site of Owensboro

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Library of Congress American Memory -- Digital record of American history that chronicles historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America   

    Career:

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RefDesk.com, Business and Career -- Information and resources about various companies and careers

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College Grad Job Hunter -- Internet job search service for college students and recent graduates

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The Riley Guide -- A directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet

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