Automotive, Life Skills and Home Economics Resources

Smog Check Advisory #1 and Smog Check Advisory #2: Recent and vital ongoing information for technicians on California vehicle smog requirements.
The Automotive Parts and Accessories Association: The site includes daily updates of AutoPoint, press releases, market research statistics, newsletters and testimony. We also wanted to locate and deliver through our site, key items of interest to the aftermarket industry including links to federal agencies, current exchange rates, international trade and news, travel advisories and much more!
Kelley Blue Book: Pricing information on new and used cars is available here. Find out the approximate value of your car for a trade in!
Automotive Learning Online: This program contains over one hundred illustrations of the automobile with animations and thousands of descriptive links. Automotive Learning On-line uses Java applets to show images and select anatomy parts. Java support must be enabled in your browser.
All Things Automotive: Collection of thousands of links to automobile-related websites. Nicely organized.
N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides: Find out the value of used automobiles and other motor vehicles, including motorcycles, RVs and boats.

`Family and Child Resources`

Preparing Your Child for College: A Resource Book for Parents - Second Edition - 1994. It's never too early to think about college--about the benefits of a college education and about ways to put college within reach academically and financially. Throughout their school years, students make academic and other decisions that affect whether they will be eligible to enter college. You--working with others--can help your child make these decisions wisely.
National Parent Information Network: A resource center for parents, offering information related to helping their children grow and learn. The purpose of NPIN is to provide information and communications capabilities to parents and those who work with parents.
Facts for Families": "Facts for Families" to educate parents and families about psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents, the Academy publishes these 46 information sheets which provide concise and up-to-date material on issues such as the depressed child, teen suicide, stepfamily problems and child sexual abuse. Cited and recommended by such publications as Better Homes & Gardens and USA Today.
Fashion Links: Interesting collection of fashion related links from NY Style Magazine.

`Finance and Related Resources`

Consumer Reports Online: Unbiased reports and information about products and services, prepared by the Consumers' Union. "You'll find Consumer Reports advice, ratings and recommendations, based on [their] independent testing of consumer products and services. You'll find no advertising on this site."
California Energy Commission Appliance Efficiency Database: Home appliances are rated for their energy efficiency here.
The Better Business Bureau: "The Better Business Bureau provides instant access to business and consumer alerts as well as helpful resources. Plus, you can file a complaint online and more." Includes the latest consumer warnings and other news from the BBB, consumer buying guides and business publications, and related information.
U.S. Postal Service: No crowds. No lines. And this post office is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. If you need stamp information, want to find out about mailing options, or look up ZIP Codes, you're in the right place.
Street Cents Online: This site is about your money -- how to get it and how not to get ripped off when you spend it. Our young correspondents from across Canada are always looking for what's a deal - and what's not. This is where you can see what they've found out.
Business News and Services: A gateway to a wide variety of resources related to operating a business, as well as finance, investment and trade. Lots of valuable connections are available.

`Food`

Epicurious: Described as "a Web site for everyone who grows, raises or harvests, slices, dices or chops, roasts, bakes or boils, brews, distills or, of course, merely sits back and enjoys the results."
The Burrito Page: Said to be the "Worldwide Web Headquarters for Burrito and Burrito-related information." Create your own burrito, and receive some information in reply!
Comida Mexicana: Direct from Mexico, and in Spanish....
Cuisine Mexicana: Lots and lots of recipes and information on the foods of Mexico. Has links to other related resources and recipes for Mexican food too.
The Chile-Heads home page: Almost everything you might want to know about chile peppers is here! Additions and updates are occurring constantly! (From U.C. Davis)
Chili Recipes: Chili is a hotly debated subject, with it's own body of myth and folk lore. Everyone thinks their chili is the best, and that's what this person feels makes it special. Here are a few of his recipes.
The Culinary Professional's Resource Center: These pages are intended to help professionals and students in culinary arts use electronic services to locate information and develop professional contacts.
Electronic Gourmet Guide: The Electronic Gourmet Guide: A gourmet food site with extensive information and full color graphics.
Kosher Express: A collection of Kosher style recipes sent by Internet users all over the world. If you have a recipe that you would like to see included send it.
Recipe Archive Index: Lots of recipes of all types! Provided by Amy Gale, of New Zealand.
Veggies Unite!: A searchable vegetarian cookbook (vegetarion, of course!) Also has links to other items of interest.
Whole Foods Market Recipes: Kitchen tested recipes (and more) from the Whole Foods Market natural food store chain.
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`Automotive, Life Skills and Home Economics Resources From the Chico High School Library`

`Automotive`

`Family and Child Resources`

`Finance and Related Resources`

`Food`