My Reference Desk
Look it up
Libraryspot -
dictionaries, maps, encyclopaedias, quotations, acronyms, poetry, help with
grammar,� masses of information of all kinds, and links to many more very useful
sites.
Ask an expert
General queries�- ask�a live expert anything -
you choose the right expert to answer your query.
�Computer help�
5 Star Support has been providing free online computer support for
nearly 5 years.
Hoaxes and viruses
Check on Hoax emails at Snopes You can do an online virus scan at Housecall�, to make sure your anti-virus software is doing its job
Maths and Science
Dr
Math� is the place to go for maths queries!
For your scientific questions, go to
Mad Scientist
Art
The Web
Gallery of Art� is a virtual museum and searchable database of European painting
and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods (1150-1800),
currently containing over 12,100 reproductions. Commentaries on pictures,
biographies of artists are available.
Fabulous photography�- Stunning pictures from around the world. Mark Harden's Artchive
- wonderful reproductions of hundreds of beloved works of art.
News
Online
Newspapers - this is an EXCELLENT site, where you can choose from
10,000 newspapers! Simply nominate which country you want and
you will then have a choice of papers from that country.
Various Sites
Hints and Tips -
look up hints and tips about EVERTYHING.
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How Stuff Works -
a very interesting site where you can find out how things work - have a look!
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Currency
Converter - convert any currency to any other - daily adjustments.
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World Time Zone Map - a useful and interesting site.
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Multimap - the leading
site for maps and travel directions on the web.
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T-Mail - send an email
to your friend in France, with a copy to this service - they translate to French
and send your friend the translation.
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Australia
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Not Good Enough�for
complaints about Australian companies.
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Where is...�-
find your way from A to B.
Brisbane Sites
The Library� - Choose your books and order them online.
Brisbane Seniors Online�- Excellent resource for Brisbane seniors.
Brisbane City Council links - Lots of useful information
Queensland weather forecasts - Plan your picnic!
Weather radar�- Watch for storms coming.
Lightning Tracker�- Useful Energex site to keep an eye on.
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