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ONLINE RESOURCES

Click on a subject to find helpful links to the web:

Search Tools

  Google
  Search the web for text, images, groups, news, or products

  Yahoo!
  Search the web for text, images, or choose from one of Yahoo's preset groups

  Alta Vista
  Search the web for text, images, MP3/audio or video

  Ask Jeeves
  Use natural language to search the web for text, images, products and more

  Ixquick
  Use this site to metasearch other search engines at once

  About
  Read articles and guides based on your search topic

General Reference

  Merriam-Webster
  Search the Merriam-Webster online dictionary and thesaurus

  Dictionary.com
  Search reference resources, foreign dictionaries, articles and puzzles, and thesaurus.com

  Encyclopedia.com
  Search an online encyclopedia or use other online reference resources

  Britannica
  Search the Encyclopędia Britannica online

  Encarta
  Use MSN Encarta to search encyclopedia articles, get literary guides, see year by year archives,
  and get homework tips

  CIA World Factbook
  Data, maps and information about countries around the world

  NationMaster
  NationMaster is a central data source that allows you to graphically compare nations.

  StateMaster
  StateMaster is a statistical database which allows you to compare data on US states.

  BBC News-Country Profiles
  Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries
  and territories, and background on key institutions.

Maps & Driving Directions

  Map Quest
  Enter an address or intersection to get maps and driving directions

  MSN Maps & Directions
  Type in a street address to get maps and driving directions

  Yahoo! Maps
  Enter an address, intersection, or airport code to get maps and directions

  Lawrence County Tourism
  Get maps and tour information, local attractions, recreation, dining and shopping information

Telephone Directories

Choose any of these to find contact information for a person or business.

  The Ultimates:  White & Yellow Pages
  Smart Pages
  Superpages
  Anywho
  Switchboard
  Yahoo!  Yellowpages
  Yahoo!  People Search

News

Choose from these sites to see international, state, and local news.

  CNN
  BBC
  Yahoo!  News
  Reuters
  USA Today
  Courier-Journal
  Indianapolis Star
  Herald Times Online
  Times Mail News

Weather

  NOAA
  Get weather news, enter a zip code for local weather, see current storm watches and view
  satellite images from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Weather Channel
  Enter a zip code for local weather, see how weather affects you, including an allergy forecast

  Weather Underground
  Get weather maps with NEXRAD radar, storm tracker, UV forecast, and see satellite images

Car Price Guides

  N.A.D.A. Guides
  Get pricing for new and used cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs and manufactured homes

  Kelley Blue Book
  Find prices for new and used cars, motorcycles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and see
  reviews and ratings

Taxes

  Indiana Department of Revenue
  Get state tax forms, file online, and check refunds

  IRS
  Download Federal tax forms, file online, and check refunds

Indiana & U.S. Law

  Indiana Code
  Current codes and laws for the State of Indiana

  Indiana Administrative Code
  Rules for agencies within the State of Indiana

  U.S. Code
  Codes and rules for the United States of America

Local, State & Federal Government

  First Gov
  Find U.S. government information by topic, organization, or view data and statistics

  Access Indiana
  View information on Indiana state offices and officials

  City of Bedford
  View information on city departments and see the city's Code of Ordinances

Medicine

  Web MD
  Search for information on medical conditions and sign up for health newsletters, view, information
  for the newly diagnosed, or use the symptom checker

  Toll-Free Numbers
  Search by keyword or subject for phone numbers to national organizations

  Directory of Health Organizations
  Contact information for health groups and organizations

  HealthFinder
  Reliable health information sponsored by the Office of Disease Prevention

  Medicine Plus
  View diseases in Health Topics, drug information, a medical encyclopedia and dictionary, and a
  directory of doctors and hospitals

  CVS:  Find a Medication
  Choose a drug name from the list to view information

  National Institute of Health
  Provides links to health information in an A-Z index, news and events, and research.

  Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  Health and safety topics, travelers' health, diseases and conditions, emergency preparedness,
  life stages, work safety, and more

  Indiana State Department of Health
  Links to health care information for the state of Indiana.

  National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  A-Z list of publications by title, including arthritis, autoimmune, done disorders, children,
  connective tissue disorders, fibromyalgia, gout, joint problems, lupus, musculoskeletal disorders,
  osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, pain management, and research

  National Organization for Rare Diseases

  American Academy of Dermatology
  A-Z dermatology articles

  National Eye Institute
  Eye diseases and disorders, financial aid, and more

  Disability Resources on the Internet

  U.S. Administration on Aging

  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services-Aging
  Caregivers, data, diseases, nursing facilities, Medicare & Medicaid, resources & more

  NIH-Senior Health

  Arthritis Foundation

  America Self-Help Group Clearinghouse

  National Network of Libraries of Medicine
  Search for medical libraries near you

  National Library of Medicine

  PubMed-National Library of Medicine
  Scholarly articles from medical journals

  Toxnet-Toxicology Data Network
  Data on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, toxic releases, household
  products, chemical ID, drugs and lactation, carcinogens

  Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
  Clinical information, funding opportunities, research findings, specific populations, consumers &
  patients, data & surveys, quality & patient safety

  Talking with Your Doctor

  Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

  Clinical Alerts and Advisories
  Releases findings from National Institute of Health-funded trials

  Clinical Trials
  Updated information on federally supported clinical research

  Genetics Home Reference
  Genetic disorders A-Z listings

Translations

  Alta Vista's Babel Fish
  Enter the text you want to translate, pick a language, and hit the translate button to get a rough
  translation

  Free Translation
  Pick a language, enter your text, and hit FREE Translation to see results

Used/Rare/Out of Print Books

  Amazon Books
  Enter a book title to see if it is available for online purchase, or visit the Used Books page

  Alibris
  Use the search box to see if a title or special edition is available for purchase

  Abebooks
  Enter a title or author in the search box or choose from a list of top categories and features

  Half.com
  Use this eBay sponsored site to search for details on used materials (requires eBay login)

  Powell's
  Visit this independent bookseller's Used page to search for available titles

Business & Consumer Affairs

  We subscribe to Consumer Report!  Ask reference staff for assistance.

Use INSPIRE's Corporate Resource Net to view business and financial information
about companies.

  Better Business Bureau
  Visit this site to check out businesses and charities, file complaints, find a local BBB office, get
  consumer tips, and read news and popular scam information

  Hoover's Online
  Search for business and company information in a variety of ways or browse an A-Z list of
  companies.

  Small Business Administration
  Provides links to starting, financing, and managing a business.

  Indiana Small Business Development Center
  Provides links to starting a business and suggests sources of financing.

  Bedford Chamber of Commerce

  Bedford Urban Enterprise Association