Links around the Greencard and many other things regarding the US

Of course you are interested in getting a Greencard. But before we can tell you the good news that you have indeed become a Greencard winner, you might already want to gather some information about this interesting country. Here are some links we can recommend:

Telephone Directory Assistance
Nothing about the Greencard, but this site lets you search any number which is listed in the US white pages or yellow pages. Even some international telephone numbers can be researched. You can search by name or phone number.
http://www.555-1212.com (a service fee is imposed) or
http://www.whitepages.com (free service)

Translations
Maybe you should not try to translate any scientific papers with this page, but it is quite useful for personal correspondence or to understand the content of some foreign webpages.
http://www.systransoft.com

Currency Converter
This site lists every known currency in the world. Check the rate for the US-Dollar or see how much your currency is worth during your next vacation.
http://www.xe.net/ucc/full.shtml

Weather Forecast
US-Weather by ZIP code and many other nice features
http://www.weather.com

All Newspapers
At least almost all newspapers published in the US can be found here. Read the online version of your favorite city or village newspaper. Some international newspapers are also listed:
http://www.allnewspapers.com

Fast-Food-Facts
How many calories does the Wendy’s Junior Cheeseburger have? Which fast food chain offers the healthiest hamburgers? Facts for anyone who likes hamburgers but still wants to eat healthy.
http://www.kenkuhl.com/fastfood/index.shtml

“USA” E-mail address
Would you like to express your feelings towards the United States of America by using your own “All-American” e-Mail address? You can now register your personal usa.com address at the following website. You can even include your favourite city or state in the domain name.
http://www.usa.com

Moving to or within the USA
On this website, you will find a lot of useful information regarding relocation to or within the US. A “moving calculator” tells you, how your standard of living will change with the same income in another town. International comparisons are possible. You can also find hints on how to negotiate with your employer, where to hire moving trucks etc.
http://www.homefair.com

Apartment Rental
Looking for an apartment in the US? A huge database with photos and detailed information is available here
http://www.apartments.com