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 How Stuff Works  

http://www.howstuffworks.com/index.htm (216.183.103.150)

A very good infosite that explains how stuff works. If you interest is covered, you learn a lot without needing to know what questions to ask. They are thorough in a general sort of way and also provide links for greater detail [reviews]

Virtual Reference Desk

http://www.vrd.org/locator/subject.shtml (128.230.33.30)

An infosite that is "supporting internet Q&A" It provides resources and links to support Q&A experts. Website Locator is the center piece and opening page from this link but more is available. The referred links to sites are quality sources of information. Free service requiring no registration. [reviews]

eHow

http://www.ehow.com/home/home.jsp (69.20.122.206)

An infosite concerning how to do things. A database of articles and tips. Registered users may offer articles and tips to be included. Registration is free and not secure checked. Touts 15,000 tips. Tips may be good or not so good. [reviews]

CIESE Educational links

http://www.k12science.org/askanexpert.html (192.216.20.58)

Infosite listing numerous Q&A and infosite links that would be of interest to K-12 students. Many are very much of interest to adults as well. A free resource. CIESE has many other areas of educational interest as well. [reviews]

Awesome Library Ask A Question

 http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Office/Main/Involving_Students/Ask_a_Question.html (63.247.134.246)

An Infosite to locate websites that you need. For starts, a nice listing of Ask a Question websites. Free access. No membership required. Awesome Library is also a listing of 25,000 resources by catagory so you can find the websites you need fast and easy. Also features a talking library. [reviews]

Ask-an-Expert listing

http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic14.htm (66.70.204.73)

Infosite with a list of Q&A websites and other infosites  [reviews]

50+ Web Guide

http://smartandrich.com/sarhumsearch.html (65.61.216.12)

Infosite. A website for senior citizens. This page lists Q&A websites. The site also has many other features to explore and enjoy. [reviews]

ChristianAnswers

http://www.christiananswers.net/home.html (64.140.155.74)

An infosite for Christians. Though the site mentions "Questions and Answers" there does not appear to be any actual question and answer forums. Basically they supply answers to what they think are your questions. Many Christian resources are referenced by this site.  [reviews]

Hypertextbook

http://hypertextbook.com/ (66.84.242.42)

An infosite concerning math and science learning. Free and no membership required. The subject matter is an ongoing process being built by students.... Which should make it current and relevant for students. As well as a great resource for everyone.[reviews]

 Quick Net Guide

http://www.quicknetguide.com/category.asp?pid=1014# (64.212.219.11)

An Infosite to help locate the best resources in the vastness of the Internet. Its depth is limited based on the Q&A sites that it presented for "ask an expert", but some were rarely listed elsewhere. It also has a limited Q&A forum of its own.  [reviews]

 Fatty Boom Batty

http://www.fattyboombatty.com/sciencehelp.htm (64.82.115.129)

An Info site with many resources and features. The opening page to this site from this listing is a list of Science Help resources. Be sure to see the other topics covered in the help directory such as "as an expert". It is a free resource in this section of the website. [reviews]

 Library Spot

http://www.libraryspot.com/ (199.249.165.33)

An Infosite that lists websites where reference info can be found such as encyclopedias, on the web libraries, and much more. This resource is free, but listed resources may be independantly for a fee. No resistration required.  [reviews]

 Whole Family

http://www.wholefamily.com/indexIE.html (216.65.90.247)

Family counseling Infosite and a fee based "ask an expert" Q&A counseling. [reviews]

 Jack and Susie's

http://www.jackandsusie.com/modules.php?name=Forums (69.72.128.10)

Infosite concerned with needle work and other crafts. Has a discussion Q&A forum.[review]

 Artistic Forum

http://artisticforum.com/TableofContents.html (66.78.11.141)

An infosite described as... An online magazine dedicated to the artist and the art lover. Has a Q&A forum concerning art and there is no registration required to participate. [reviews]

 International Arts Resources

http://www.artslynx.org/ (216.87.93.44)

An infosite for the arts. Designed as a portal to the best information on the arts available on the web. Dance, music, visual arts, theater and other areas of art are thoroughly covered at this site by resources listings to the best related websites. Service is free with no registration required. [reviews]

 Top Ten Links

http://www.toptenlinks.com/ (207.235.5.120)

An infosite that lists internet resources catagorically. There is often more than 10 in each list and the websites are rated an listed in decending order. A free sevice not requiring a registration to access and utilize. [reviews]

 Get Answers

http://www.getanswers.com/ (216.242.199.78)

A flash animation powered website. "A Full Service Academic Website" At the time of review the Q&A forum was not up and running. Apparently the site is still under construction. Registration is free and not security checked. Some services are free and others are for a fee charged to credit card.  [reviews]

 Yahoo Ask an Expert

http://dir.yahoo.com/Reference/Ask_an_Expert/ (216.109.116.247)

An Infosite of website listings of Q&A websites. [reviews]

 Homework Spot

http://homeworkspot.com/ (199.249.165.33)

An Infosite with resources lists on the net for kids Elementary through High School. Free and there is much that a 60 year old student might find of interest. [reviews]

 Everything About Business

http://www.everythingaboutbusiness.com/index.htm (216.46.177.171)

An Info site about business information that relates to the "Business Credit Services" parent company. Provides websites and searches concerning important business subjects. Basic leads are free without required registration. [reviews]

 Antiques and Collectables - Ask The Experts.

http://www.asktheexpertsnow.com/ (209.249.147.134)

An infosite of a comprehensive list of expert appraisers for antiquws and collectibles. Broken down into numerous specific catagories. Many are an email to a specialized expert while others are leads to websites concerning the subject. The basic service is free with no registration required.  [reviews]

 Life Tips

http://www.lifetips.com/ (64.242.255.194)

An extensive Infosite that catagorically has near 60,000 specialized tips of information from hundreds of "gurus" in their fields of expertice. There is also answers to questions by the experts via email inquiries one-on-one. All basic info services are free. The "gurus" are actual business people in their fields of expertice and of course hope to do business with some of you. [reviews]

 Entrepreneur.com

http://www.entrepreneur.com/ (209.67.143.24)

An Infosite for "Solutions for growing businesses". Advertising supported (abundantly) free site with losts of info for those new to the business world as well as established growth seeking businesses.  [reviews]

 Grammar Now

http://www.grammarnow.com/ (161.58.163.102)

A grammar, composition, editing, proofreading resource. Ask specific questions by email. A resource info listing of related websites. All services are free. [reviews]

 EZ-Weight loss

http://www.ez-weightloss.com/ez-weightloss/articles.html (66.163.161.45)

An infosite concerned with dieting and losing weight.  [reviews]

 Global Rph

http://www.globalrph.com/index.htm (64.26.32.123)

An infosite concerned with modern medicines and health topics. "The Clinician's Ultimate Reference". Numerous short on-line movies on select subjects. Very techinical oriented to Pharmacy. A Q&A forum, though a bit low on answers. Drug look up by name. Drug tables based on illness or drug classification. [reviews]

 Home Biz Tools

http://www.homebiztools.com/freerprt.htm (209.35.35.231)

An Infosite whose focus concerns home based businesses. The site owner/expert will answer questions by email. [reviews]

 Beta-Theta

http://www.beta-theta.com/ (69.93.251.68)

Math, Sciences and History website. All resources are free. Homework help is a primary focus. Has a Q&A forum in addition to the info help. [reviews]

 So You Wanna

http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/index.html (12.129.205.149)

An infosite... SoYouWanna.com teaches you how to do all the things nobody taught you in school.[reviews]

 Watch Finder

 http://www.watchfinder.net/  (209.92.50.51)

Info site with Q&A for anything concerning watches new or antique. [reviews]

 Featured Creatures

 http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/index.htm  (128.227.242.200)

University of Florida Infosite pertaining to insects, spiders, etc. Has a look up by various means [reviews]

  Wikipedia

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page  (207.142.131.248)

A unique on-line encyclopedia where those in the know are encouraged to write articles pertaining to the subjects to add to the info. Both use it and be a part of it.  [reviews]

 Earth Life

http://www.earthlife.net/begin.html (66.194.152.191)

Infosite about plants and animals. Pictures and information. [reviews]

 The American Phytopathological Society

 http://www.apsnet.org/  (199.86.26.56)

An infosite focused on plant diseases.[reviews]

 Internet FAQ Archives online education

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/  (207.44.235.116)

An info site of thousands of frequently asked questions. Answers are both as articles and as input from others so it is an interactive Q&A as well. Good source of trivia. text based. [reviews]

 Infoplease "all the knowledge you need"

http://www.infoplease.com/index.html  (165.193.123.186)

Infosite with relevant info for current events as well as general resources. Including everything from history and sports to a periodic table [reviews]

 Motion Net Engineering Directory

 http://www.motionnet.com/  (63.224.230.74)

An excellect infosite with a focus on Engineering but with a great deal of general interest features as well.  [reviews]

 Spell Check

http://www.spellcheck.net/  (63.224.230.79)

A stand alone spell checker system and more [reviews]

 Cornell Bird Guides

  http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/  (132.236.201.22)

Infosite to look up and learn about wildlife birds. Pictures and sounds. [reviews]