Astronomical Data from the U.S. Naval Observatory
Sun and Moon rise and set times, Moon phases, eclipses, seasons, positions of solar system objects, and other data.
Babel Fish Language Translation
Translates text and web pages from one language to another, including English, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian.
Blank and Outline Maps for the U.S. and the World
A collection of free blank outline maps for each of the countries of the world to print out for educational use.
CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook is an annual publication of the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States with almanac-style information about the countries of the world.
Citation and Bibliography Guide for Student Papers
UC Berkeley librarians have created a guide to help with formatting citations and bibliographies following the three major styles used for most academic papers and research in the humanities, social sciences, and some scientific disciplines: The APA Style Guide, the MLA Guide, and the University of Chicago/Turabian Style Guide.
Conversion Tables
Online conversions for many measurement systems including U.S. to metric system. Does weight, mass, volume, temperature, and many other types of conversion.
Currency Converter and Historical Exchange Rates
Converts U.S. currency to any currency from 1990 onwards. Convert dollars to Euros or fifty other currencies, and track historical exchange rates.
Flags of the World
Google Language Translator
On This Day
The New York Times "On This Day" chronicles each day's highlights in history, and lists birthdays of famous people.
Rhode Island Drivers Manual
The online version of the full 54 page driver's manual from the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Sample INS Citizenship Questions
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers a test to all immigrants applying for citizenship. For years, these questions have been selected from among the following list of 100. (The test questions may be changed in 2008)
World Clock
Time and date for around the world.
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