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Business & Finance Amortization Table(http://www.ppar.com/amortization.htm) Amortization Table: This calculator will compute a loan's monthly payment amount based on the principal amount borrowed, the length of the loan, and the annual interest rate. Creates an amortization schedule. Loan comparison calculator. Bi-weekly mortgage calculator.
Bankrate.com(http://www.bankrate.com/brm/default.asp) Bankrate.com: Table of current average interest rates. Calculate mortgage rates, credit card or car payments. Amortization tables. Advice on getting and staying out of debt, investing and managing your money.
CPI Inflation Calculator(http://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm) CPI Inflation Calculator: Bureau of Labor Statistics's inflation and consumer spending Web page. Explains the Consumer Price Index. The link to "how to use the CPI for escalating contracts" is useful to calculate inflation based on CPI.
Corporate Information
(www.corporateinformation.com) Corporate Information: After you register (free), you can research a company by name, research a country's industry, get a list of companies covered by state and country, get exchange rates... Current Prime Rate(http://www.bankrate.com/brm/ratewatch/leading-rates.asp) Current Prime Rate: The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate is updated weekly. It is the underlying index for most credit cards, home equity loans and lines of credit, auto loans, and personal loans.
Daily Stocks
(http://www.dailystocks.com/) Daily Stocks: "The Web's first and biggest stock research site." Get stock quotes and data, news, research, charts... Digital Librarian - Business and Finance ~ A FOCUSED PORTALhttp://www.digital-librarian.com/business.html) Digital Librarian - Business and Finance: A librarian's choice of the best of the Web for business and finance.
Hoovers
(http://www.hoovers.com) Hoovers - The Business Information Authority: A reliable site for basic company information (address, phone number, ticker code, competitors...), although free information is only available if the company search yields information in a section called "Hoover's Company Name Matches." Business headlines. Investopedia
(http://www.investopedia.com/) Investopedia: "The investing education site." Investing terminology dictionary. Many valuable tutorials explaining basic fundamentals (stock basics, bond and debt basics, mutual fund basics...) and more advanced concepts (buying on margin, risk and diversification, ratio analysis...) Loan & Amortization Calculator(http://www.bankrate.com/brm/mortgage-calculator.asp) Loan & Amortization Calculator: Bankrate.com's financial calculators help you calculate loan payments and recalculate amortization tables based on adding extra payments, either monthly, yearly, or one-time payments.
Retirement Calculator - Veritas(http://www.veritasfinancialministries.com/veritas_plan/calculators/RetirementPlan.asp?u=17&cp=Retirement+Planning&site=Calculators) Retirement Calculator - Veritas: Veritas Financial Ministries' retirement calculator allows you to fill in 11 fields (current age, age of retirement, household income, current retirement savings, etc.) and it prepares a graph showing if your plan is on track.
Retirement Withdrawal Calculator - Money-Zine(http://www.money-zine.com/Calculators/Retirement-Calculators/Retirement-Withdrawal-Calculator/) Retirement Withdrawal Calculator - Money-Zine: Money Zine's retirement withdrawal calculator allows you to fill in 7 fields and it calculates the monthly income you can withdraw from your retirement investments each year.
Yahoo's Currency Conversion(http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u) Yahoo's Currency Conversion: Currency conversion calculator.
Yahoo's Stock Research Center(http://biz.yahoo.com/r/) Yahoo's Stock Research Center: Find company earnings, financial calculators, stock screener, historical and real-time quotes, bonds, mutual funds...
Consumer ResourcesAdvance Directives & Do Not Resuscitate Orders(http://familydoctor.org/003.xml) Advance Directives & Do Not Resuscitate Orders: Explains what is an advance directive, what is a living will, what is a durable power of attorney for health care, how can I write an advance directive...
Annual Credit Report(https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp) Annual Credit Report: Request your free annual credit report.
Consumer.gov(http://www.consumer.gov/) Consumer.gov: Your resource for consumer information from the federal government. Includes information on recalls, disability, Consumer Action Handbook...
Consumer Reports WebWatch(http://www.consumerwebwatch.org/) Consumer Reports WebWatch: Research reports on travel sites, web credibility, search engines, health, what's new on the net...
Consumer World(http://www.consumerworld.org/) Consumer World: This noncommercial guide has over 2000 useful consumer resources (directories, legal, health...)
Get Human(http://www.gethuman.com/us/) Get Human: Database of many companies that are hard to reach, giving their phone numbers and what to press to talk to a live person.
Infoplease's List of Consumer Websites(http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193246.html) Infoplease's List of Consumer Websites: Links to consumer organizations.
Kelley Blue Book(http://www.kbb.com/) Kelley Blue Book: New car pricing by make & model. Used car values by make & model. Reviews & Ratings. Advice. Financing & Insurance.
Part Select(http://www.partselect.com/) Part Select: The easy way to find applicance parts.
Ready.gov(http://www.ready.gov/) Ready.gov: U.S. Department of Homeland Security's website to help Americans prepare for threats and natural disasters. Ready America has sections on Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed. Ready Business offers emergency planning for businesses.
Safe Car(http://www.safercar.gov/) Safe Car: Source of vehicle safety information from the government, including searchable crash test and rollover ratings.
Home BuildingBuilding-Cost.net(http://www.building-cost.net/) Building-Cost.net: Plug in the details and find out how much it should cost to build on your lot. This free service uses figures from the National Building Cost Manual.
County of Humboldt, CA, Community Development Services Dept.(http://www.co.humboldt.ca.us/planning/faq.asp) County of Humboldt, CA, Community Development Services Dept.: Frequently asked questions regarding land and building in Humboldt County.
Enertia, Hybrid Solar Houses(http://enertia.com/) Enertia, Hybrid Solar Houses: Innovative homes based on new architecture and the discovery of a new source of pollution-free energy. Uses natural materials and natural forces to create a comfortable environment without the need for fuel or electricity.
Home Building For Consumers(http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=112) Home Building For Consumers: "Everything you need to know about building your new home or taking on a remodeling project." Home maintenance, financing your home, preserving our environment...
How Construction Works(http://home.howstuffworks.com/house.htm) How Construction Works: HowStuffWorks breaks down the construction process and explains site preparation, foundation, floors, walls, roof, windows & doors, plumbing, electrical, insulation...
Judy's Log Home Pick(http://www.precisioncraft.com/floorplans/plandetail.aspx?id=9&plan=69) Judy's Log Home Pick: The "Sierra" is a 2-story, 3203 sq.ft., 3BR 3BA log home that includes a den, loft, master BR loft/library...
Judy's Spanish-style pick(http://www.planshouse.com/312059.shtml) Judy's Spanish-style pick: This 1-story, 2397 sq.ft., 3BR 2.5BA home includes a den, covered patio, elegant foyer... (The 3-car garage plan #99-204 is at http://www.orderhomeplans.com/ main.asp?hspos=PHSNET&action= plandirect&searchtype=standard&hsgv= 1&sessionid={124B0A2D-3BAA-4AC6-9CE4- 40F378649F2D}&planid=10145&view=main, but without the 4 spaces)
Log Homes & Energy Efficiency(http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/ca8.html) Log Homes & Energy Efficiency: This consumer guide to energy efficiency and renewable energy is produced by the U.S. Dept. of Energy. It discusses the R-value of wood, air leakage, water problems, code compliance, getting approval...
Pole Frame Houses(http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~jkoch/pole.html) Pole Frame Houses: John Koch's Australian site gives general information about pole frame construction with photos.
Radiant Floor Heating & Cooling Systems(http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/bc2.html) Radiant Floor Heating & Cooling Systems: This consumer guide to energy efficiency and renewable energy is produced by the U.S. Dept. of Energy. It discusses the advantages of radiant floor heating, types, floor covering, types of tubing, controlling the system...
Tax Consequences of Selling Your House(http://houseandhome.msn.com/selling/guides/taxconsequences.aspx) Tax Consequences of Selling Your House: Explains capital gains consequences of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.
LanguagesEthnologue: Languages of the World(http://www.ethnologue.com/web.asp) Ethnologue: Languages of the World: Language names with information including regions and comments (6,800 main languages), codes, families, site search (41,000 alternate names and dialects), country index with maps, online bibliography, software tools for linguistic research.
Foreign Language Patient Information(http://listserv.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0308B&L=medlib-l&P=R351&I=-3) Foreign Language Patient Information: Online resources that provide health information in languages other than English.
Foreign Language Resources(http://library.rwu.edu/subjectguides/foreignlang.html) Foreign Language Resources: Links to databases, comprehensive sites, newspapers, European language resources, professional organizations.
Free Online Language Courses(http://www.word2word.com/course.html) Free Online Language Courses: Links to free online language courses from Abenaki to Xhosa.
iLove Languages(http://www.ilovelanguages.com/) iLove Languages: Comprehensive catalog of over 2,400 language-related Internet resources. Links to translating dictionaries, native literature, language online courses, teaching resources... Top Sites Yesterday list is very useful.
Internet TESL Journal (for Teachers of English as a Second Language)(http://iteslj.org/) Internet TESL Journal (for Teachers of English as a Second Language): This monthly Web journal has very good up-to-date articles, research papers, lesson plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas, and associated links.
Kumeyaay Indian Language(http://www.kumeyaay.org/firstpage.htm) Kumeyaay Indian Language: Created and maintained by Samuel Brown, a full blood Kumeyaay Indian. He tells stories, teaches the language, shows pictures...
Learn Languages, Find & Use Dictionaries(http://librarysupportstaff.com/ed4you3.html) Learn Languages, Find & Use Dictionaries: Many links for learning languages, multilingual dictionaries, translation aids...
Spanish, Basic Medical(http://www.vpha.ufl.edu/ogh/oghpages/medispanish.html) Spanish, Basic Medical: Spanish terms of use to health professionals in the field. Includes list of resources, the basics (time, body parts, physical characteristics...), and patient interaction (meeting the patient, chief complaint, medical history, physical exam, assessment & plan).
SPIRAL: Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages(http://spiral.tufts.edu/) SPIRAL: Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages: Tufts University Health Sciences Library & South Cove Community Health Center's joint initiative, supported by a grant from NN/LM. Provides consumer information in Asian languages, including Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Hmong, Lorean, Lao, Thai & Vietnamese.
WorldLingo(http://www.worldlingo.com/products_services/worldlingo_translator.html) WorldLingo: Online translator of text and Web pages in Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese and Korean.
Maps, Places & TravelCalifornia County Websites(http://www.ca.gov/state/portal/myca_sites.jsp?sCatTitle=County+Sites) California County Websites: List of California County websites.
California Highway 299(http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/Highway299.htm) California Highway 299: Very nice description of places along highway 299, from Redding to Highway 101 near Arcata (140 miles), running through the middle of Six Rivers, Trinity, and Shasta National Forests.
California Map(http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/state/california.html) California Map: Map of California.
California Road Conditions(http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/) California Road Conditions: Enter highway number for current road conditions.
California State Association of Counties(http://www.csac.counties.org/default.asp?id=49) California State Association of Counties: Lists cities without each county.
Coarsegold Basics(http://www.coarsegold.com/coarsegold.htm) Coarsegold Basics: Gives basic information about the small town of Coarsegold, CA.
Coarsegold, CA(http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Coarsegold-California.cfm) Coarsegold, CA: Local information, resources & data.
Coarsegold Real Estate(http://www.rapidsellers.com/mdavis/) Coarsegold Real Estate: Mike Davis' website. Click on Favorite Links, then Century 21 Ditton Realty, then All Listings to get to the page you can look up MLS numbers or find property by area.
Coarsegold's Meadow Springs Ranch Estates(http://www.pixelmountainart.com/ditton/assets/printpage2.pdf) Coarsegold's Meadow Springs Ranch Estates: Description of this new development, elevation 2100-2900 ft.
Compare Cities, MSN(http://houseandhome.msn.com/pickaplace/comparecities.aspx) Compare Cities, MSN: Compare key data to see how relocating would affect your standard of living. Compares cost of living. Provides city statistics.
Digital Librarian - Maps ~ A FOCUSED PORTALhttp://www.digital-librarian.com/maps.html) Digital Librarian - Maps: A librarian's choice of the best of the Web for maps.
Digital Librarian - Southwest ~ A FOCUSED PORTALhttp://www.digital-librarian.com/southwest.html) Digital Librarian - Southwest: A librarian's choice of the best of the Web for the southwest.
ERSI - The GIS Software Leader
(http://www.esri.com/) ERSI - The GIS Software Leader: There are sections for basic GIS information, getting started, a map book gallery, news, training and events ... Geospatial Resources(http://library.humboldt.edu/~rls/geospatial.html) Geospatial Resources: Links to sources of maps and atlases (California maps, celestial maps, cultural maps, demographic maps, ecological and environmental maps, natural hazards, public health maps, topographic maps...), GIS and digital spatial data, imagery and remote sensing.
Google Earth(http://earth.google.com/) Google Earth: This "3D interface to the planet" uses satellite imagery. Download the free program, enter an address, and you'll fly from space to the area of interest.
Humboldt County, GMAC Real Estate, Larry O. Doss(http://www.larryodoss.com/) Humboldt County, GMAC Real Estate, Larry O. Doss: View all available properties in Humboldt County.
Humboldt Realty, ReMax(http://www.humboldtrealty.com/index.htm) Humboldt Realty, ReMax: Find property, just listed, our community, weather... in Humboldt County, Northern California.
Madera County Facts(http://www.madera-county.com/facts/index.html) Madera County Facts: Statistical information about Madera County which includes Coarsegold.
Madera County Newspaper, Sierra Star(http://www.sierrastar.com/) Madera County Newspaper, Sierra Star: News about Madera County, including Oakhurst.
Maps On Us
(http://www.mapsonus.com/) Maps On Us: A map, route and yellow pages service.
Multimap(http://www.multimap.com/) Multimap: Offers a range of free, useful services, including street-level maps of the United Kingdom, Europe, and the U.S.; road maps of the world; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
Ramona, California(http://www.ramona.com/) Ramona, California: This information-intensive site lists popular events in Ramona and links to the schools, library, parks, social clubs, churches, emergency numbers...
Realtor.com(http://www.realtor.com) Realtor.com: Enter a city, state, and price range to find avilable homes and land for sale. Also has information on rentals, finance, moving.
Shelter Cove, Lost Coast, CA(http://www.sheltercove-lostcoast.com/) Shelter Cove, Lost Coast, CA: Introduction to Shelter Cove, a small fishing community designed for a vacation get-away or a retirement home, hidden on the Lost Coast. Link to Lost Coast Connections which gives information on the natural history of the area, whale watching, hiking Kings Range, Redwood Empire...
Weaverville, California(http://www.city-data.com/city/Weaverville-California.html) Weaverville, California: Map, charts, detailed information about Weaverville, 2000 pop. 3,554, 2011 ft. elevation, 40 miles west of Redding.
Willow Creek, California(http://www.city-data.com/city/Willow-Creek-California.html) Willow Creek, California: Map, charts, detailed information about Willow Creek, 2000 pop. 1,743, 650 ft. elevation, 27 miles east of Arcata.
Yellow Pages ~ A FOCUSED PORTAL(http://www.libraryspot.com/directories/yellowpages.htm) Yellow Pages - LibrarySpot: Yellowpages websites.
Yosemite, California's National Treasure(http://www.yosemitepark.com/) Yosemite, California's National Treasure: Book online reservations, plan a trip. Learn about Yosemite's history, geology, flora and fauna. Interactive map, park map, valley map. Information about lodging, activities, dining and shopping.
Yosemite Lakes, CA(http://www.city-data.com/city/Yosemite-Lakes-California.html) Yosemite Lakes, CA: Information about Yosemite lakes, 2000 pop. 4,160; elevation 1000-2700 ft., 28 miles from Fresno.
Yosemite Lakes Park, CA, Forum(http://www.ylpforum.com/about_ylp.htm) Yosemite Lakes Park, CA, Forum: Description of the YLP community.
Yosemite Lakes Park, CA, Homeowners Association(http://www.coarsegold.com/ylpmain.htm) Yosemite Lakes Park, CA, Homeowners Association: Information about this Coarsegold community.
Yosemite National Park(http://www.nps.gov/yose/) Yosemite National Park (National Park Service): History and culture, nature and science, plan your visit, activities...
Yosemite National Park - Current Conditions(http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/conditions.htm) Yosemite National Park - Current Conditions: Road status, weather forecast, river flow, trails condition...
Yosemite Today(http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/today.htm) Yosemite Today: Links to the most recent calendar of guided programs and park activities, including hours of operation for visitor centers and museums. Also has link to Conditions Update on roads, weather, rivers, waterfalls...
Zip Code Look-up(http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp) Zip Code Look-up: Find a zip code by entering an address.
People & GenealogyAmerican Family Immigration History Center
(http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/) American Family Immigration History Center: This web site "allows visitors to explore the extraordinary collection of immigrant arrival records stored in the Ellis Island Archives." Included are passenger records, original manifests, ship information, family history scrapbooks ... Ancestry.com(http://www.ancestry.com/search/) Ancestry.com: Search "the largest collection of family history records on the Web," with links to more records (census, immigration, military, newspapers, court, land, directories...)
Anywho(http://www.anywho.com/) Anywho: Online directory to help you find people, places, and businesses.
Biography.com
(http://www.biography.com/) Biography.com - The Web's Best Bios: BioSearch field ("Search over 25,000 of the greatest lives, past and present"). Top 10 bios, Born This Day, Search for your birthday... Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet, Beginners(http://www.cyndislist.com/beginner.htm) Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet, Beginners: Many frequently updated links to beginners guides, publications, research sites for many categories of records...
Digital Librarian - Genealogy ~ A FOCUSED PORTALhttp://www.digital-librarian.com/genealogy.html) Digital Librarian - Genealogy: A librarian's choice of the best of the Web for genealogy.
Family Search(http://www.familysearch.org/) Family Search: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' website - Search for ancestors, share information, and family history library system.
Fresno County Public Library's California History & Genealogy(http://www.fresnolibrary.org/calif/index.html) Fresno County Public Library's California History & Genealogy: Links to basic genealogy sites, records, reference tools...
Genealogy.com(http://www.genealogy.com/mainmenu.html) Genealogy.com: Genealogy "How-To" Guide. Includes detailed information on how to start collecting information, how to find missing information, how to organize your research, and reference tools.
Genealogy - LibrarySpot ~ A FOCUSED PORTAL(http://www.libraryspot.com/genealogy.htm) Genealogy - LibrarySpot: Genealogy websites.
White Pages ~ A FOCUSED PORTAL(http://www.libraryspot.com/whitepages.htm) White Pages - LibrarySpot: White Pages websites
Religion-FaithAngels - RaphaelNet(http://raphael.net/) Angels - RaphaelNet: "This site is dedicated to communicating the truth about the Holy Angels, as taught by the Catholic Church from the founts of Sacred Scripture, the Holy Fathers and Doctors of the Church, the Magisterium and the writings of the Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas Aquinas."
Baltimore Catechism, 1891(http://www.catholicprimer.org/vatican_docs/baltimore_catechism.pdf) Baltimore Catechism, 1891: Full text, catechisms 1-3, 298 pages (the original catechism for Catholics).
Catechism, 1993 (current)(http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM) Catechism, 1993 (current): Full text.
Catholic Answers(http://www.catholic.com/) Catholic Answers: One of the nation's largest lay-run apostolates of Catholic apologetics and evangelization.
Catholic Culture(http://catholicculture.org/) Catholic Culture: Provides resources to help Catholics live the liturgical year in the home. Includes 5,822 documents and articles, 568 actively maintained reviews, coverage of the Liturgical Year, searchable Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Catholic Exchange(http://www.catholicexchange.com/) Catholic Exchange: Catholic Exchange is endeavoring to evangelize the world via the Internet with the Good News of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church in obedience to Pope John Paul II's call for a "Springtime of World Evangelization."
Catholic Online(http://www.catholic.org/) Catholic Online: A comprehensive Catholic information resource with news, Catholic teachings, list of parishes...
Catholic Teachings(http://www.thecatholicfaith.com/Teachings/Teachings.htm) Catholic Teachings: Categories include Mary, the sacraments, the mass, the catechism, the rosary, purgatory... Click on Resources for links to the Bible online, the catechism online, religions and their foundations, writings from early church fathers...
Daily Mass Readings(http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml) Daily Mass Readings: Today's mass readings from the New American Bible, courtesy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Death - Embracing Our Dying(http://www.embracingourdying.com/) Death - Embracing Our Dying: This resource for Catholics facing end-of-life issues includes theological, medical and legal perspectives; articles and church documents; and other resources about hospice & palliative care.
Deep in Scripture(http://deepinscripture.com/) Deep in Scripture: Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson study scripture on EWTN Wednesday afternoons. Includes a link to their pamphlet on reading the Bible and Catechism in one year. Search the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Digital Librarian - Religion and Philosophy ~ A FOCUSED PORTALhttp://www.digital-librarian.com/religion.html) Digital Librarian - Religion and Philosophy: A librarian's choice of the best of the Web for religion and philosophy.
Eternal Word Television Network(http://www.ewtn.com/) Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): Teachings of the Catholic faith, devotions, library, catalog...
Family Life Center(http://familylifecenter.net/) Family Life Center: Contains articles and resources on faith and family life. Categories include: apologetics, church documents, homeschooling, marriage builders, parenting teens, etc.
Fresno Parishes(http://www.dioceseoffresno.org/parishes/index.html) Fresno Parishes: List of parishes in the Diocese of Fresno, California, including Yosemite (although the Wawona mass schedule is incorrect - should be Saturday at 4:30 pm).
Fresno - St. Anthony of Padua Parish(http://www.stanthonyfresno.org/) Fresno - St. Anthony of Padua Parish: St. Anthony's of Padua Parish is a Catholic Community in Fresno, at 5770 N. Maroa (south of Bullard).
Holy See, The(http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm) Holy See, The: Information on the vatican library and museums, news; plus text of the catechism, documents of the II Vatican Council, The New American Bible...
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Ramona, CA(http://parishesonline.com/scripts/HostedSites/org.asp?p=1&ID=17252) Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Ramona, CA: A local Catholic parish website, with information on parish staff, music news, music calendar, future liturgies, hymns... Also includes links to the daily reading and psalm, Faith magazine, Catechism, saint of the day...
Living His Life Abundantly(http://lhla.org/) Living His Life Abundantly: The Church Documents page contains 21 documents including Humanae Vitae.
Magnificat(http://www.magnificat.net/us/indexus.htm) Magnificat: Subscribe to the Magnificant, 14 issues per year, a spiritual guide.
Major Religions of the World(http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0113529.html) Major Religions of the World: Overviews of the 9 largest of the 12 classical world religions.
Oakhurst Area Catholic Churches(http://www.sierratel.com/catholic/index.html) Oakhurst Area Catholic Churches: Information about the Catholic community of churches located in the Sierra Foothill towns of Oakhurst, Bass Lake and North Fork, California.
Prolife Search(http://www.prolifesearch.com/) Prolife Search: "For resources and information on the pros and cons of abortion and prolife organizations."
Religions of the World(http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/) Religions of the World: An introduction to the study of 6 major religions of the world.
Rosary - How to Pray the Rosary(http://www.pacifier.com/~rosarweb/howto.htm) Rosary - How to Pray the Rosary: Description of what can be found.
Sacred Space(http://www.jesuit.ie/prayer/index.htm) Sacred Space: You are invited to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day.
San Diego Catholic Diocese(http://www.diocese-sdiego.org/) San Diego Catholic Diocese: Catholic Institutions (local parishes with mass times, schools, Catholic Charities, Catholic groups and institutions, Catholic relief services...), Ministries, The Southern Cross...
Stations of the Cross(http://www.usccb.org/nab/stations.shtml) Stations of the Cross: Guide to praying the stations of the cross, courtesy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Based on those celebrated by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday, 1991. They are an alternative to the traditional stations and a way of reflecting more deeply on the Scriptural accounts of Christ's passion.
Way of the Cross - The Grotto, Portland, OR(http://www.thegrotto.org/stations1.htm) Way of the Cross - The Grotto, Portland, OR: Scripture and prayers for each of the 15 stations of the cross.
SeniorsAARP(http://www.aarp.org/) AARP: Information for retired persons, including Community Service, Health, Legislation & Elections, Money & Work, Travel...
AARP's Internet Resources on Aging(http://www.aarp.org/internetresources/) AARP's Internet Resources on Aging: Topics include Caregiving, Death & Dying, Employment/Finances/Retirement, Health & Well-Being, Law & Legal Issues, Medicaid/Medicare/Social Secutiry, State & Local Resources...
Abledata(http://www.abledata.com/) Abledata: A federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. Products are listed by their intended function (including home management, personal care, wheeled mobility...)
Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST)(http://www.agingtech.org/index.aspx) Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST): Focuses on the application of technology to provide aging services and improve the lives of older Americans.
Center for Healthy Aging(http://www.healthyaging.pitt.edu/logo.html) Center for Healthy Aging: Information on the 10 keys to healthy aging (lower LDLc to less than 130, combat depression, prevent bone loss & muscle weakness...)
Consumer Protection from Scams & Fraud(http://www.aarp.org/money/consumerprotection/scams/) Consumer Protection from Scams & Fraud: Information on Credit Card Fraud, Staged Car Accidents, Door-to-Door Sales, Identity Theft, Medicare Drug Discount Card Scams, Stop Dishonest Telemarketers...
ElderHelp of San Diego(http://www.elderhelpofsandiego.org/) ElderHelp of San Diego: Programs & Services (grocery shopping, shared housing, legal counseling...), Volunteering, events...
Exercise for Older Adults(http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/toc.html) Exercise for Older Adults: NIH Senior Health lists the benefits of exercise, exercises to try, charting progress...
FirstGov for Seniors(http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml) FirstGov for Seniors: Sections on Consumer Protection; Education, Jobs, Volunteerism; Federal & State Agencies; Health; Laws & Regulations; Retirement & Money; Taxes; Travel & Leisure.
Health Care Declarations and Powers of Attorney for Health Care: How They Workhttp://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectID/22DE9DC9-8C59-424C-A212CA594C7E7A8C/309/292/295/ART/) Health Care Declarations and Powers of Attorney for Health Care: How They Work: Nolo Press provides this article explaining the types of health care directives, who can make them, when they take effect...
Inform San Diego(http://www.informsandiego.org/index.asp) Inform San Diego: The Resource Database page contains detailed information about San Diego community agencies and the services they provide. They are searchable by agency name, location, and service provided.
Medicare(http://www.medicare.gov/) Medicare: "My Medicare" is an interactive tool that provides beneficiaries with access to their Medicare claims information. Other sections include Long Term Care, Plan Choices, Stay Healthy, Medicaid Enrollment, Medicare Reform, Search Tools (Find a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card, Compare Health Plan Options in Your Area, Compare Nursing Homes in Your Area, Find Out What Medicare Covers...)
Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator(http://www.kaisernetwork.org/static/kncalc.cfm) Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator: Kaiser Network provides this calculator, where you enter your annual drug costs and it produces a breakdown of beneficiary out-of-pocket costs.
NIH Senior Health(http://nihseniorhealth.gov/) NIH Senior Health: This website for older adults makes reliable age-related health information easily accessible. Topics include Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Balance Problems, Hearing Loss, Shingles, Sleep & Aging, Taking Medicines...
San Diego Eldercare Directory(http://eldercare.uniontrib.com/index.cfm) San Diego Eldercare Directory: Wonderful source for senior interests. Directories for senior housing, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, wellness, equipment & services, end-of-life issues, in-home solutions, transportation, legal help, financial matters, insurance, education, entertainment. Link to Health Library.
Senior Citizens Legal Services, San Diego(http://www.seniorlaw-sd.org/) Senior Citizens Legal Services, San Diego: Senior Citizens Legal Services is a service of Elder Law and Advocacy. They provide free legal services to San Diego County senior citizens age 60 or older.
SeniorNet(http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php?PageID=5005) SeniorNet: Nonprofit organization for computer-using adults, age 50 and older. Provides education for and access to computer technologies. Sections on Health (health forums and support groups), Money...
Social Security Online(http://www.ssa.gov/) Social Security Online: Information about your Social Security Number and card, news, online claims & services, disability & SSI, reporting life changes...
Small Business DevelopmentCalifornia Business & Community Resources - Small Businesses(http://commerce.ca.gov/state/ttca/ttca_homepage.jsp - choose Business & Community Resources - choose Small Businesses ) California Business & Community Resources - Small Businesses: Information on starting a small business in California, including basic steps, permits & licenses, assistance and advocacy program, and helpful organizations providing further resources.
California Franchise Tax Board(http://www.ftb.ca.gov/) California Franchise Tax Board: Forms and publications, law and legislation regarding California taxes.
California State Board of Equalization (BOE)(http://www.boe.ca.gov/) California State Board of Equalization (BOE): Information on business and property taxes in California. FAQs about selling in California and reporting to the Board. Registering for a Seller's Permit.
Internal Revenue Service(http://www.irs.gov/) Internal Revenue Service: Forms, publications, tax stats, news...
SCORE(http://www.score.org/) SCORE: SCORE provides free counseling to small business entrepreneurs. Counseling and workshops are offered at 389 chapter offices nationwide by experienced volunteers.
Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource, IRS(http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html) Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource, IRS: Includes information on employer ID numbers, employment taxes for small businesses, schedule C-EZ, starting/operating/closing a business, tax changes, filing/paying late, self-employed individuals, small business forms and publications, resources, standard mileage rate...
Small Business Startup Guide(http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/startup/guide.html) Small Business Startup Guide: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) intends this guide to serve as a roadmap for starting a business. Sections include Startup Basics, Business Planning, Financing, Marketing, Employees, Taxes, Legal Aspects, Special Interests.
Starting a Business in California(http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm) Starting a Business in California: Seven steps provided by the California Business Portal to starting a new business. Includes information on developing a business plan, finding a location, choosing a business structure, filing tax and employer ID documents, determining if you need a license or permit, and checklist.
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