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Practically
every aspect of daily life enters into the insurance equation.
For your convenience, we have identified many useful links and
documents. They can help you prepare for the forces of nature
(weather links found under Homeowners Links)
or the forces of rogue elephants (see the Registry Improper
Operation Complaint form under Auto Links),
or just to enjoy and preserve the "Wildeness" of our planet
(Environmental Links). While you're
at it, become an educated consumer and resident - check out
our Insurance Links, and Local
Links.
We
will keep updating our links so that our site will continue
to be a source of invaluable information.
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| Auto
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www.kbb.com
Kelley Blue Book - The landrover never was the same after
that rhino attack. All you need to know about the value of your
car or purchasing a used one at the right price can be found right
here. |
www.magnet.state.ma.us/rmv/
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles - Online ease, without
actually getting in line. Renew your license, order vanity plates,
and lots more. |
Consumer
Alert to Policyholders
Know your rights. Know just what you're covered for. With our own
comments in red. |
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www.state.ma.us/consumer
Massachusetts Office of Consumer
Affairs
The State's watchdog charged with educating, informing and
protecting consumers. Information on Lemon Laws can be found here.
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RMV
Complaint of Improper Operation
Form
A recklessly driven landrover almost run you off the road today?
Be proactive and file a report. Click the link above to download
the PDF version of this form. After downloading, view and print
it with Acrobat
Reader, fill out and submit to your local RMV. |
www.europcar.com
Europcar - Going to Europe? Rent a car and remember to buy
insurance there. |
www.europebycar.com
Europe By Car - Providing low-priced rentals and tax-free
leases in Europe since 1954. |
www.hwysafety.org
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Dedicated to reducing
highway crash deaths, injuries, and property damage losses. |
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Information
on child safety seats, the proper use of seat belts, air bags, antilock
brakes, motorcycle helmet use, alcohol programs, state and community
programs, current legislation, our research and development, and
much more. Are you planning to buy a new car and want some safety
information on it? You can find it here. |
www.zip2.com
Zip2 - AltaVista Connections - A people and business finder
with great driving directions. |
www.mapsonus.com
Maps On Us - Navigation made simple®...all across the
United States. Lots of useful customization options for even the
most experienced safari guide. |
www.freetrip.com
Free Trip - Use the powerful AutoPilot® Trip Planner
to create a customized itinerary based on your needs, and select
the things you want to see along the way. |
| Disaster
Restoration Services |
www.servpro.com
1-800-535-6322
SERVPRO - A nationwide cleaning and restoration
copany. Cleaning up from a fire, broken pipe, or a band of orangutans?
Call these people for fast and efficient 24 hour service. |
www.svmgilmore.com
1-800-783-0552
ServiceMaster by Gilmore Brothers - Disaster
restoration services of Eastern Massachusetts.
Cleaning
up from a fire, broken pipe, or a band of orangutans? Call these
people for fast and efficient 24 hour service. |
www.servicemasterbygaudet.com
1-800-281-0072
ServiceMaster by Gaudet - Advanced cleaning
services located in Woburn, MA. Cleaning up from a fire, broken
pipe, or a band of orangutans? Call these people for fast and efficient
24 hour service. |
www.purofirst.com
Purofirst International, Inc. - A single
source provider of fire and water damage restoration and reconstruction
services. |
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| Homeowners
Links |
www.ibhs.org
Institute for Business & Home Safety
- Natural disasters can cause massive damage to homes and property,
destroy family keepsakes and disrupt family life. But you can take
action to protect your home. Find out how here. |
www.msue.msu.edu...
Home Maintenance & Repair Articles
- Take your pick, from A to Z, every home project is listed here. |
www.weather.com
The Weather Channel Online - Keep up to date with late-breaking
hazardous weather conditions. Prepare your bungalow accordingly! |
www.earthwatch.com
EarthWatch®
Weather On Demand - Why wait for the weather when
you can get a customized report on your schedule? |
www.nws.noaa.gov
National Weather Service - U.S. Government
warnings and forecasts, plus lots of great weather links. |
www.fema.gov/storm...
Federal Emergency Management Agency's Tropical Storm Watch
- Board up those windows, turn off the gas, and head for the high
plains. |
www.magnet.state.ma.us...
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
- Rules, regulations, financial assistance, it's all here. |
www.state.ma.us...
Welcome to Massachusetts! A Practical Guide to Living in the
State - Information on state taxes, voters registration, taxes,
and much, much more! |
www.state.ma.us...
Why Should I Refinance My House, and When Does it Pay to Do So?
- There are several reasons to refinance your home, find them here.
Also download the Mortgage Refinancing Worksheet. |
www.realtor.com
Realtor.com - The official Internet site of the National
Association of REALTORS®. Search over 1.3 million homes for
sale. Find a Realtor, find a neighborhood, find Real Estate listings. |
www.relibrary.com...
The Real Estate Library - Chock full of useful info for home
buyers and sellers. |
www.welcomewagon.com
Welcome Wagon - The nation's largest greeting service for
welcoming movers, new homeowners and new residents with free gifts
and savings from community businesses. |
www.homegain.com
Home Gain - Check out what your home (or the home you want
to buy) is worth in today's market place. Similar to a realtors
comparative analysis, minus the human touch. This analysis will
not take busy streets, condition of home, or current market competition
into account. It's FREE, and fun, but lacking in accuracy. |
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Local
Links |
www.maonline.com
Massachusetts Consumer Guide - All sorts of good links and info here. |
www.magnet.state.ma.us/
The Official Website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Get political, get the lowdown on those big game hunting limits,
or find out what the picnic fees are at the nearest jungle state
park.
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www.winchestermass.org/
The Official Website of Winchester, Massachusetts
- Better find the game warden's number, the hyenas are getting into the garden
again. Find out when school's out so you can sign Jr. up for safari summer camp. |
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| Environmental
Links |
www.llbean.com/parksearch/
L.L.Bean Park Search - Plan an adventure with America's
parks at your fingertips. It's the perfect place to start planning
your next adventure.
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www.blm.gov/education/
Bureau of Land Management - The nation's environmental education
homepage. "We have not inherited the land from our forefathers,
we have borrowed it from our children." Lots of great links here. |
www.wwf.org
World Wildlife Federation - Known worldwide by its panda
logo, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is dedicated to protecting the
world's wildlife and wildlands.
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www.fws.gov
U.S. Fish & Wildlife - Conserving, protecting, and
enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing
benefit of the American people.
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www.iucn.org
World Conservation Union - The Union's mission is to influence,
encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve
the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use
of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.
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www.nwf.org
National Wildlife Federation - Focuses its efforts on five
core issue areas (Endangered Habitat, Water Quality, Land Stewardship,
Wetlands, and Sustainable Communities), and pursues a range of
educational projects, and activist, advocacy, and litigation initiatives,
within these core areas.
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www.greenpeace.org
Greenpeace International - Greenpeace
is an independent and non-political, international organization,
dedicated to the protection of the environment by peaceful means.
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www.epa.gov
Environmental Protection Agency - The United States agency
responsible for protecting human health and safeguarding the natural
environment.
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www.nrdc.org
Natural Resources Defense Council - Safeguarding the Earth:
its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on
which all life depends. We work to restore the integrity of the
elements that sustain life - air, land, and water - and to defend
endangered natural places.
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www.aspca.org
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates
pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information,
awareness and advocacy programs.
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www.nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic Society - After
108 years the National Geographic Society today is propelled by
new concerns: the alarming lack of geographic knowledge among
our nation's young people and the pressing need to protect the
planet's natural resources.
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www.sierraclub.org
Sierra Club - Connecting people and places to protect the
environment... For our families, for our future.
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www.awf.org
African Wildlife Foundation - Working to conserve the wild
animals of Africa - and the sun-washed savannahs and mountain
forests they inhabit.
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www.conservationfund.org
The Conservation Fund - Seeks sustainable conservation
solutions for the 21st century, emphasizing the integration of
economic and environmental goals. Through real estate transactions,
demonstration projects, education, and community-based activities,
the Fund seeks innovative long-term measures to conserve land
and water.
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www.cheetah.org
Cheetah Conservation Fund - Supporting wild cheetah conservation
research and education.
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www.neaq.org
New England Aquarium - Our focus is on raising people's
awareness of the environment through exhibits, education programs,
public forums, and outreach programs.
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www.5tigers.org
Tiger Information Center - Dedicated
to providing information to help preserve the remaining five subspecies
of tigers.
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www.ecotarium.org
EcoTarium - A center for environmental exploration in Worcester,
Massachusetts - a unique place where visitors explore, schoolchildren
discover and teachers experiment.
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www.nps.gov
National Park Service: ParkNet - Your
gateway to the sites and services of the National Park Service.
Check out current features, historical or educational links, or
begin your exploration of one of the over 370 park units. |
www.wwar.com/museums.html
World Wide Arts Resources: Museums Index
- Access to museums from all over the world. Art museums, natural
history museums, living history museums, military museums, aviation
museums, and more. |
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www.photosafrica.com
Photos Africa - Stunning photography of the wildlife, wilderness,
and people of East Africa. A local Winchester company too!
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