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You: the Better Search

Engine

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So what’s it all about Deirdre?

Information not found in books, difficult to find or is out of date

Having information easily available that is FREE!

To help you when you’d rather not say “You need to go to Main

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Automotive repair sheet music

Law forms science fair home schooling laws

literary criticism Voter information local history Antiques and collectibles

Locating people demographics

consumer research historical stock prices

Statistics medication info

Divorce small business assistance Math Help country studies

Plant Identification Lesson plans

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When You Kick it up a Notch~Shelf

Reference ~Local

Reference~Free ~Fast ~Accessible~Current~Positive image

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Shelf Reference

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Local ReferenceChamber & Visitors Bureau

Non Profits/Universities

City/County Agencies

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Online ResourcesWebsites & Databases

Government Dept.’s ~ Federal, State, INTLNatl. Organizations ~ Occupational, Sports

Non Profits ~ Health, Recreational, Well Researched “Devotee” sites

~Past-time, Sports, Cultural

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StatisticsAmerican International

agriculture

crimeeconomic

education

business

state

religion

immigrationUnited Nations

NATO

Local data

Country Comparisons


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