Links We Like

Electrical Safety Foundation International (www.esfi.org/index.php)
Everything you need to know about electrical safety

National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org)
Everything you need to know about fire prevention and safety

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) (www.ul.com/consumers/index.html)

Weather Underground, Inc. (www.weatherunderground.com/)
Our favorite source for the latest weather report

Reference, Facts, and News (www.refdesk.com)
The best Start/Home Page on the Internet!

Kim Komando: "America's Digital Goddess" (www.komando.com)
Go here for great computer advice and free downloads of all kinds, including free virus and spyware protection programs.

Wakefield Climate Action Project (www.wakefieldcap.org)
Formed in February 2007, the goal of WCAP is to provide simple and effective ways for residents of Wakefield to help reduce carbon emissions and save money, using compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) as the immediate method. WCAP is also encouraging the Town of Wakefield to appoint an Energy Commission to help the town research and procure resources that will reduce the town's energy costs

Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry (www.wifoodpantry.org)
This organization does a great job helping our neighbors in need. If you are not a Wakefield resident, please consider donating to your local food pantry!

Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (www.folq.org)
A group of dedicated people who share an interest in protecting Lake Quannapowitt and its watershed.

Quannapowitt Yacht Club
Sailing - All wind-powered!  Along with membership opportunities, QYC also offers weekly sailing lesson for adults during the summer and an exceptional Youth Sailing Program. Located in Wakefield MA on Lake Quannapowitt.

Culinary Q
She is not just The Electrician's Wife. A cooking blog by Wendy Dennis, the Breton Electric Office Manager.

Jay Mankita: Musician, Educator, Activist (http://www.jaymankita.com/)
In addition to his adult concert touring, Jay presents educational concerts and workshops for children in schools and libraries, promoting peace & justice, sustainability, appreciation of the natural world,  healthy food, personal integrity, and the value of books and reading. He tours in his "Veggie Voyager" which runs on carbon-neutral vegetable oil that is collected at restaurants and recycled as fuel.

Live Science - Forces of Nature (http://www.livescience.com/forcesofnature/050726_lightning_deaths.html)
Lots of fun and interesting information about the latest advances in science and technology.  One of PC Magazine's "Top 100 Undiscovered Sites" in Spring 2005.