Page updated 12/13/24


Classic Truck Parts and Info
American Classic Truck Parts  '36 to '87 Chevy and GMC truck parts.
Classic Industries   First choice in GM restoration products.
Jim Carter Classic Chevy Truck Parts   Full downloadable .pdf catalog.
Chevs of the 40's   Great source of '37 thru '54 car and truck parts.
Speedway Motors   A Collector's guide to classic trucks. Speedway supplies classic truck parts as well.
The Stovebolt Pages   Community of classic truck enthusiasts.

Computer:
Freeware

Celestia    Space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. All OSs.
CDBurnerXP    CD and DVD burning software. Requires .Net framework.
LibreOffice    Free alternative Office Suite with complete compatability. All OSs.
PDF-XChange Viewer    PDF document viewer, editor. Lightweight alternative to Adobe Reader.
Portable Apps    Full applications that require no installation involving system registry.
Stellarium    Planetarium shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye. For all OSs.
Google Earth    Explore Earth, the oceans and galaxies.

Security Related
Check Password Brute Force Strength    An interactive brute force calculator allows you to experiment with password length and composition.
Malwarebytes    Scans for and removes malware including worms, trojans, rootkits,spyware and more.
O&O Shutup10    Gives full control over which comfort and privacy functions under Windows 10/11 you wish to use. Portable - no installation.
Shields Up!    Internet connection security analysis by Steve Gibson.
SuperAntiSpyware    Scans for and removes Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits, Rogue Security Products.

Fact Checking Sites
FactCheck.Org    A nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer advocate for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
OpenSecrets.org    A nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, run by the Center for Responsive Politics, tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.
Snopes    Investigating urban legends, hoaxes, and folklore.

Environment
Cigarette Butts and the Environment    The toxic effect of discarded cigarette filters (butts) on our environment.
Defenders Of Wildlife    Acting in defense of wildlife and it's habitat.
Earthworks    Defending against impacts of mining, drilling and fracking.
Earth Justice    Environmental legal defense organization.
Environmental Defense Fund    Environmental legal defense organization.
The Greater Good    Your clicks aid in funding important social/ecological issues.
Natural Resources Defense Council    Legal defense for the environment.
National Wildlife Federation    Defending the environment by defending our fellow inhabitants.
Wilderness Society    Advocacy for our public wilderness areas.
Eco-friendly Cars    On the subject of environmentally friendly vehicles

Music Related
Guitar Setup    A guide to guitar setup for electric and acoustic with a string buzz troubleshooting guide by Sweetwater Sound and Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
Beyond the Beat Generation    Streaming music from 1965-1969. Some well known, some obscure but all good.
Emitt Rhodes interview   From TapeOp magazine #33 by Kevin Ryan. (pdf)
Kauppila Lutherie    Repairs from restringing and setup to pro fretwork, structural repair, refinishing and retoration. Taylor guitar authorized repair.
Library of Congress      Copyright Office: copyright forms, law, information. File for copyright online.
Norton Records     Cool rock music on LP&CD. Rock n' roll, surf, garage, R&B, rockabilly.
ReverbNation     Musical artist profiles and music.
Tape Op     The Creative Music Recording Magazine. A great magazine, free subscriptions.

Today's Issues
Army Talk 64: FASCISM!    Information Fact Sheet #64, War Department, March 24, 1945 that explains how fascist regimes operate.
Left Behind    Left Behind: How Neoliberalism's Legacy Cost Democrats the 2024 Election, an essay by Thom Hartmann
The Recession Racket    The Recession Racket: Musk, Trump, and the Billionaires' Blueprint for Profit, an essay by Thom Hartmann
The TheoBros    In order to understand what makes JD Vance tick you need to know about the "TheoBros".
Project 2025    The Heritage Foundation's policy plans for the 2025 presidential administration. Curious as for what to expect in 2025 and beyond? Read this.
INDIVISIBLE: A Practical Guide To Democracy On The Brink    Strategies, Tactics, & Tips For How Everyday Americans Can Defend Democracy Together Wherever We Live

Michiko's Story    Michiko's story: How a Japanese girl survived the atomic bombing at hiroshima. True perspective of small nuclear attack and survival.

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