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This page lists some of my favorite links that have nothing to do with topics on my other web pages. So you won't find any kayaking, hiking, USMC, fitness, etc. links in here. That doesn't leave much.
The above photo was taken on July 30, 2005 during a backpacking trip at the Laurel Forks Wilderness River Trail in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia.
Animals (including prehistoric) and Nature
Dinosaurs: Enchanted Learning
Dragon Images
The Fossil Guy
Mid-Atlantic Fossil and Nature Adventures
Also see Wallpaper.
English
Acronym Attic
Acronym Finder
Dictionary.com
The Free Dictionary
Grammar
Military Words
Merriam-Webster On-Line Dictionary
Your Dictionary.com
Includes translations
Entertainment
Simpsons Archive
Ticketmaster
Financial
Cost
of Living Adjustment
Currency
Exchange Rate
Mr. Money Mustache
Money savings tips like using muscle over motor, biking over driving, not spending more than is necessary or buying a more expensive house than you need, eating healthy food, and skills over outsourcing.
Savings Bonds
Government
California Cosmetology
Maryland
Cosmetology
Maryland
Cosmetology License Renewal
Motor Vehicle
Administration (MVA)
Lodging
This is for folks that aren't interested in staying at a hotel or motel. Think of this as "alternative lodging." Special thanks to Lisa A. for providing most of this information.
Delaware
Delaware State Park cottages at Indian River
Other cabins and yurts in Delaware state parks
Maryland
Janes Island and Wye Island, Maryland
Millpond Cottage in Gunpowder State Park, Maryland
New Jersey
New Jersey State Parks cabins, group cabins, and yurts
Pennsylvania
Chamounix Hostel in Fairmont Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ironmasters Mansion hostel in Pine Grove Furnace State Park north of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Park Unique Houses: Scroll to bottom of page
Weisel Hostel in Nockamixon State Park: Near Doylestown, Pennsylvania north of Philadelphia
Virginia
Virginia State Parks Cabins, Cottages and Lodges: Interesting at Belle Isle, Westmoreland, Southwest Virginia Museum
Bears Den Hostel in Bluemont, Virginia: West of Leesburg
West Virginia
Cass Scenic Railroad Cottages in West Virginia
Castaway Caboose in Elkins and Durbin, West Virginia
Miscellaneous
AirBnB
Canal Quarters Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trust
Cass Scenic Railroad Caboose Rental
Cass Scenic Railroad Wilderness Cabin
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) cabins
Local
Information
Marine Corps League, Howard
County, SSgt Karl G. Taylor, Sr. Det. 1084
Maryland
Arts
Miscellaneous
History
of Inventions
Unit Conversion
Wikipedia
Encyclopedia
News
The Brookings Institution
A good friend whose opinion I respect told me this is a good source of relatively unbiased news. If you want e-mail updates from them to keep you informed, go to update your subscriptions.
Foreign Affairs
This is another news source that same friend recommended.
Lost Cause - Seeing America Through the Losing Candidates’ Map
This is about how America votes, historically. It is interesting regardless of your political affiliation.
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
Projects
Home and Garden Plans
Small Bat House
Real Estate
Area Vibes: See how an area rates.
Crime Reports: Learn the crime stats before you move into an area.
Real Property Search in Maryland
This site allows you to enter an address and find out the appraised value of a home
Realtor.com
Redfin: My favorite real estate website.
Search Engines
Answers.com
Ask.com (formerly Ask Jeeves)
Google Search
Yahoo Search
Shopping
Amazon.com
Brookstone
Crutchfield Electronics
Froogle
Half eBay
Harry and David
JCPenney
Overstock.com
Slick Deals
Top 10 Reviews
US Cavalry
Zappos Shoes
Zenni Optical
Ridiculously inexpensive prescription glasses.
Travel
AAA
Airline
Links
Airline Tickets, Reviews, and More
Booking Buddy
Permits you to check fares from multiple sites [1]
Travel registration with the Department of State
Let the U.S. government know your overseas travel plans in case you need to be evacuated.
Google Maps
Hot Wire
Discount travel site for flexible destinations and/or dates [1]
Last Minute Deal Finder
Discount travel site for flexible destinations and/or dates [1]
Last Minute Travel
Discount travel site for flexible destinations and/or dates [1]
MapQuest
Metro
Schedule
Open Table
Make dinner reservations at over 3000 restaurants across the country [1]
Orbitz
Priceline
SeatGuru
Smarter Travel
Discount travel site for flexible destinations and/or dates [1]
Southwest Airlines
Travel Yahoo
Offers ratings of the "Top 10" hotels, things to do, and places to eat around the world [1]
Tripbase
Type in how far you want to travel and your budget. You will find out all the places you can go on that budget. Special thanks to Ashley D. for informing me of this website.
World Clock
Yahoo Maps
Sources
[1] "Plan Your Vacation Online" by Simon Dumenco. Article appeared in the May 29, 2005 issue of Parade.
Wallpaper
Animal and
Wildlife
Animal
Wallpaper
Cartoons
Weather
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Weather.com
Weather Underground
Wind
chill
Web
Development
Broken Link Checker and URL validator
The Daily .WAV: Sound Files
Iwarp/Freeserver
Website Setup
Freeserver
Login Page
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Zodiac
Chinese Zodiac
No, I don't believe in astrology. I just think the symbols look
cool.
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