Directories/Phone Numbers/Addresses

• Internet 800 directory - Extensive searchable database of toll-free numbers for businesses.

• Zip Code Lookup - USPS's basic zip code utility.

• International Calling Guide - HowToCallAbroad.com's guide to international calling codes, etc.

• Gethuman.com - Shortcuts to bypassing animated telephone menus to get right to customer service reps; specific to company, with 1,200 listed.

• Government Contact Center - Federal Citizen Information Center phone directory of federal agencies, the White House, etc.

• IPL Associations on the Net - Internet Public Library's very comprehensive directory of websites of professional and academic associations, browsable and searchable by categories.

• Daycare Finder - Daycare.com's searchable database of 90,000 facilities.

Mapped Data and Maps

• Climate Maps - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's homepage for locating and mapping U.S. climatic data.

• CrimeReports - CrimeReports.com's very detailed and customizable maps of crime in a particular area.

• Gas Prices - MSN.com's excellent map of gas prices nationwide and in your area.