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Various Reference Materials
Description:
A wide range of reference materials that can be useful
and enjoyable.
Dictionary/Thesaurus/Encyclopedia
- ARTFL Project: 1913 Webster's Dictionary
Genealogy, Geography
and Demographics
-
U.S. Census Bureau
- Profiles of the 50 U.S. States
- Country Reports
- CIA World Factbook
- Family Search
- U.C. Berkeley Maps & Cartography
- Ultimates (White Pages,
Yellow Pages,
more)
- What's in
a Name? (human name dictionary)
Language/Translations
-
AltaVista's Translation Service
- LEO German/English Dictionary
- travlang's Translating
Dictionaries
- Online English-Latin/Latin-English
Dictionary
- Gaelic/English, English/Gaelic Dictionary
Literature
-
QuoteLand
- Project
Gutenberg
Philosophy
-
Stanford Encyoclopedia of
Philosophy
- Internet Encyclopedia
of Philosophy
- The Secular Web (articles,
philosophy)
Psychology
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MentalHelp (learn about mental
problems)
Religious/Biblical-
Jewish Publication Society
Bible (the Torah)
- Bible Gateway (many
Bible translations)
- Bible Study Tools
- Christian Classics Ethereal Library
- Easton's Bible Dictionary
- Skeptic's Annotated
Bible
More...
- Government,
State, and Regional Resources*
- Current Events
- Religious Resources
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Politics
(also see Government)Description:
Sites about politics, political parties, and political
issues.
- Vote.com
- The Democratic
National Committee
- Republican National
Committee
- Loudoun
GOP
- Green
Party USA
- International Green Party
- Green Party
- Libertarian Party
- Reform Party
- Skeleton
Closet
Think Tanks-
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
- The Cato Institute
Government
& Regional Resources
Federal Government
-
FirstGov (U.S. Government Portal Site)
- Students.Gov (U.S.
government for students)
- List of Executive Departments
Executive Branch
-
White House
Executive Departments
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Department of Agriculture
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Commerce Department
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Defense Department
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Education Department
- Energy Department
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Health and Human Services
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Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
-
Interior Department
-
Justice Department
-
Labor
-
State Department
- Transportation
-
Treasury Department
Legislative Branch
-
House of Representatives
- Senate
House Committees
-
List
of Member Offices
- Speaker of the House
- Committee on Agriculture
- Committee on Appropriations
- Committee on Armed Services
- Committee on the Budget
- Committee on Education & Workforce
- Committee on Energy and
Commerce
- Committee on
Financial Services
- Committee on Government Reform
- Committee on House Administration
- Permanent Select Committee
on Intelligence
- Committee on International Relations
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Committee on Resources
- Committee on Rules
- Committee on Science
- Committee on Small Business
- Committee on Standards
of Official Conduct
- Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure
- Committee on Veterans Affairs
- Committee on Ways and
Means
- Joint Economic Committee
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Joint Committee on Taxation
- Select Committee on Homeland Security
Senate Committees
-
Agriculture, Nutrition,
And Forestry Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Armed Services
Committee
- Banking, Housing, And Urban
Affairs
- Budget Committee
- Commerce, Science, And Transportation
- Energy And Natural Resources
Committee
- Environment And Public Works
Committee
- Finance Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Governmental Affairs
Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Health, Education, Labor And
Pensions
- Rules And Administration Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Senate Select Committee
On Intelligence
- Senate Select Committee On
Ethics
- Senate Committee On Indian
Affairs
- Senate Special Committee On
Aging
- Joint Economic Committee
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Joint Committee On
Taxation
- Joint Committee On The Library
Of Congress
Agencies of the Legislative Branch
-
Government Printing Office
- General Services Administration
-
Library of Congress
Judicial Branch
-
Supreme Court
- The Federal Judiciary
Independent Federal Agencies
-
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
- American Battle Monuments Commission
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Commodity Futures Trading
Commission
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Corporation for National Service
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Equal Opportunity Emplyment Commission
- Farm Credit Administration
- Federal Communications Commission
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Federal Election Commission
- Federal Emegency Management Agency
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Federal Labor Relations Authority
(FLRA)
- Federal Maritime Commission
- Federal Reserve System (FRS):
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Federal Retirement Thrift Investment
Board
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- General Services Administration
(GSA)
- Institute of Museum and Library
Services
- International Broadcasting Bureau
- International Joint Commission
- Merit Systems Protection Board
- NASA
- National Archives a Records Administration
- National Capital Planning Commission
- Commission on Libraries and Information
Science
- National Council on Disability
- National Credit Union Administration
- National Endowment for the Arts
(NEA)
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- National Indian Gaming Commission
(NIGC)
- National Mediation Board (NMB)
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- National Transportation Safety
Board
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- US Nuclear Waste Technical Review
Board
- Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
- Office of Federal Housing Enterprise
Oversight
- Office of Personnel Management
- Office
of Special Counsel
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation
- Peace Corps
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
- Postal Rate Commission
- Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
- Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC)
- Selective Service System (SSS)
- Small Business Administration
- Social
Security Administration
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- U.S. Agency for International
Development
- US Arms Control &
Disarmament Agency
- United States International Trade
Commission
District of Columbia & D.C. Metro Area
-
Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority
- Washington D.C. Tourist Web
- Maps
of Washington
- dcpages.com
- Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority
- EZ-Pass (automatic toll payment)
Museums
-
National Gallery of Art
- Smithsonian Institution (full list of museums)
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Smithsonian National Portraits
Gallery
- Smithsonian Hirshhorn Art Museum
State of Maryland
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Office of the Governor
- Secretary of State
- Maryland Mass Transit
(MARC Rail, etc.)
- Maryland State Arts Council
- EZ-Pass (automatic toll payment)
Major Cities
-
City of Annapolis (capital)
- City of Baltimore
- City of Frederick
- City of Rockville
- City of Frostburg
- City of Cumberland
State of VirginiaNote:
Includes some local content.
- Homepage of the Commonwealth
of Virginia
- Office of the Governor
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Department
of Education
- Virgina State Police
- WNTW AM Radio
City of Richmond (Capital of Virginia)
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Official Site
Loudoun County
-
Official County Web Site
- Loudoun County Public
Schools
- Town of Leesburg (official
site)
- Town of Purcellville
(official site)
- Town of Round Hill (official
site)
- Extensive List of Loudoun Links
- Equestrian Life
Prince William
County
-
Prince William County
Government Online
- Prince William County Schools
- Town of Dumfries
Information (unofficial site)
Winchester & Clark County
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City of Winchester
(official site)
- The Winchester Star
(local news)
Didn't find what you need? Click here
for a larger list, including more states.
Humor
-
The Onion
(newspaper satire)
- Bin
Laden Liquors (shoot bin Laden game)
- MadBlast (see the Bombing bin Laden Song)
- Adequacy ("news for grown-ups")
Science
-
ScienceDaily
- New Scientist
- The Online
Gadfly (environmentalism)
Educational
Resources
- ACTs (college preparation testing)
- CollegeLink (college
application service)
- College Board (includes
SAT and AP info)
- American Council on Education
- GED Information
- State Council of Higher Education
of VA
- U.S. Department of Education
- American Association of Community
Colleges
- Virginia Department
of Education
- Schools In Loudoun County
Colleges and
UniversitiesVirginia
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James Madison University (VA)
- George Mason University (Northern
VA)
- Mary Washington College (Fredericksburg,
VA)
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Tech
- Virginia Commonwealth University
(VA)
- Marymount University (Arlington,
VA)
- Randolph-Macon College
- Old Dominion University
- Northern Virginia Community
College
- Lord Fairfax Community College
- Patrick Henry College (Purcellville,
VA)
Maryland and Washington,
D.C.
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Frostburg University (Frostburg,
MD)
- University of Maryland
- University of the District of Columbia
- American University (Washington,
DC)
- Howard University (Washington,
D.C.)
- George Washington University
(D.C.)
- Georgetown University
(D.C.)
- Strayer University (D.C.)
Other States
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Stanford (California)
- UCLA (California)
- Yale (Connecticut)
- Harvard (Massachusetts)
- MIT (Massachusetts)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Columbia (New York)
- Cornell (New York)
- New York University
- Syracuse University (New
York)
- City University of New York
(CUNY)
- City College of CUNY
- Hunter College of CUNY
- Culinary Institue of America
(New York)
- Duke University (North Carolina)
- University of Pennsylvania
- List of American
Universities (national listing)
Music
(Bands, Individuals, Info)
*
indicates the site is official.
Rock 'N Roll &
Pop
*
indicates the site is official.
Folk and Country
*
indicates the site is official.
1990s & 21st
Century Pop Music
*
indicates the site is official.
Art
-
Smithsonian Institution
- Mark Harden's Artchive
- Printed Matter
- National Gallery of Art (Washington,
D.C.)
- National Museum of American
Art
- The Metropolitan Museum of
Art (New York, NY)
- The Smart-Ass Guide
to Art
- Museum of Women in the Arts
(D.C.)
Religion
& Spirituality
Note: Also see the Reference Section
- American Interfaith
Institute
- Religious Tolerance
(information on religions)
- Presbytarian Church (USA)
- American Anglican Council
- House Shadow Drake
(traditional witchcraft)
- Southern Baptist Convention
(requires Java)
- The Holy See (official Catholic/Vatican
site)
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints
Sites for
Kids
-
Yahooligans (Yahoo for
kids)
- Prongo (games, education,
humor)
- Prongo
E-Commerce
(Commercial)
Description:
Listed below are numerous commercial resources available
on the Internet.
- Virginia Businesses Online
- BizRate (ranks e-commerce
sites)
General
(Covers Two or More Categories)
Computers
Books
Music
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CDNow (music and movies)
- Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Clothes
Toys
- ToysRUs.com (toys; electronic
games)
- eToys Food/Flowers/Chocolates/Beverages
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1-800-FLOWERS
- TasteOfWine
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News
& MediaAmerican News Publications
International News Publications
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International
Herald Tribune (Europe, America)
- The Toronto Star (Canada)
- CBC News Online (Canada)
- London Times & Sunday Times (Britain)
- The Irish Times (Ireland)
- BBC Online Network (Britain)
- Guardian Unlimited
(Britain)
- Deutsche Welle
(Germany)
- France-Presse (France)
- French News (France)
- The Jerusalem Post (Israel)
- Islamic Republic News Agency
(Middle East)
- South China Morning Post (China)
- Bangkok Post (Thailand)
- Hindustan Times (India)
- The Korea Herald (South
Korea)
- Daily Telegraph
(Austrailia)
Magazines
Editorials, Opinions, Pundits
- Village
Voice (New York paper)
Weather
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The Weather
Channel
- WxUSA
- National Hurricane Center
(U.S. Government)
Business/Financial News
Note:
See the business/finance/banking
section for more resources.
Computer-RelatedCompanies
(get support, sales, drivers, etc.)Description:
Various companies offer updates to their software via
the Web. You can often buy their products online straight
from the company or find them in stores.
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Microsoft (Games, Word Processors, OSes)
- Advanced Micro Devices (CPUs,
hardware)
- Apple (Apple-
and Macintosh-related)
- 3Com and U.S. Robotics (Internet
devices)
- Creative Labs
(Soundblaster, media hardware)
- Symantec (Norton AntiVirus,
compilers, etc.)
- Macromedia (Flash, web
publishing, etc.)
- Adobe (publishing-related
software)
- Hewlett-Packard (merged with
Compaq)
- Allied Telesyn (network
hardware)
- LinkSys (network hardware)
Operating Systems & Emulation
Windows and Windows-Related
Description:
The Windows family of operating systems is the most
common in the world.
- Windows (commercial,
most common OS)
- WINE (free)
- PetrOS
- ReactOS
- DR-DOS (may
be useful on obsolete computers)
- FreeDOS
(free DOS implementation)
Apple/Macintosh
Description:
Apple's Macintosh operating system is one of the most
enduring.
- MacOS (commercial; also see Apple)
BSD, UNIX, & Linux
Description:
UNIX operating systems are among the most powerful
in the world.
Other
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Amiga (commercial)
- Bochs (x86 emulation)
- DOSEMU
for Linux
Where to Download Software and Drivers
Description:
These services mostly provide software for multiple
platforms. Shareware is software you may try but must
pay for after a certain period of time. Open source software
is free to download, with source code, and change.
Multi-Platform Software
Description:
Many of the products offered here are free to download.
Shareware and commercial products are denoted and must
be paid for. Note: Many Microsoft products are
available for Windows and MacOS.
- Microsoft Internet
Explorer Web Browser
Note:
* indicates commercial; non-commercial may be freely
downloaded Windows
and DOS
SoftwareDescription:
The
information here is provided mainly for 32-bit Windows
OSes that are at least as new as Windows 95. The software
listed here is not natively available on other platforms
in general.
- Pegasus E-mail
(Windows only)
- FTP Explorer (FTP client)
- Winzip (Windows shareware
archive utility)
- mIRC (IRC
chat client; Windows shareware)
- WinAmp (program for playing
MP3 music)
- DJGPP (32-bit compiler for DOS)
- CDex (copy CD tracks to
*.wav or *.mp3)
- PuTTy (free telnet and SSH client)
- Minimalist GNU
For Windows (C/C++ Compiler)
Linux and UNIX Client Software
Note:
Much of what is listed here will work on MacOS 10.x
and up because of Apple's Darwin foundation.
- GCC
(compiler for, C, C++, Java, and more)
- BitchX
(IRC client for UNIX)
- ircII (IRC client
for UNIX)
- KDE (UNIX desktop environment)
- XFree86 (Window system for
UNIX)
- GIMP (free graphics editor
for Linux)
- ELM (text-based UNIX
e-mail client)
- PINE (mail, news,
and text program)
- GNOME (UNIX desktop environment)
- Linux Kernel Source (get
the latest kernel)
- Transgaming Technologies
Macintosh Client-Side Software
Note:
Includes MacOS 10.x specific software and previous
MacOS software. MacOS 10.x will function with many UNIX
programs.
- Ircle (IRC chat client; Mac
shareware)
- Snak (another
IRC client)
- OpenOSX (various Mac tools)
Multi-Platform Server Software
Description:
Software here compiles on or is available in binary
for many different OSes. UNIX softward will most likely
compile on MacOS 10.x Server.
- Apache Software
Foundation
- ConferenceRoom (commerical IRC server)
- JSentry Proxy (UNIX and
Windows)
- Darwin Streaming Server (Internet radio)
- mod_ssl
(free Apache SSL implementation)
Windows Server Software
-
Internet Information
Server (Windows NT)
- Serv-U FTP Server (Windows
shareware)
- Microsoft Proxy Server
UNIX & Linux Server Software
- Sendmail (e-mail server; UNIX freeware)
- OpenSSH
(secure replacement for telnet)
- gShield (GPL Linux proxy
server)
- ADJE Web Mail (PERL Web
e-mail interface)
- OpenSSL
(open source encryption algorithm)
Note: GPL (GNU Public Liscense) software is software
that is released under a liscense making it free to distribute,
in binary and source code form, and use provided any modifications
you make be made public with source code. See the GNU Web site for more information.
Macintosh Server Software
- 4D WebStar
(commercial Web server)
- Interaction
(commercial Web server)
Software to Protect Your Computer
Description:
Software and information you can use to protect your
computer. AntiVirus software is of particular interest
to the end user.
- Norton
AntiVirus (commercial)
- Norton Personal
Firewall (commercial)
- Norton Internet Security
(commercial)
- Macintosh Security Site
Note:
Also see Security Focus for
information on various malicious cracks and how to protect
yourself.
Hand Held Computers
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Palm.com (Personal digital
assistants, Palm OS)
- PocketPC.com (Microsoft
Pocket PC innovations)
- Windows Embedded
Operating Systems
- Windows Powered Mobile
Devices
- ZaurUX (Linux PDA resources)
Playing/Trading/Downloading
Multimedia
Description:
These pages provide links to various places to trade
music and other forms of media like images and movies.
Copyright laws apply and make sure you understand them.
Note: See software sections to get specific software
for editing and playing these media.
- Real Audio (downloaded
or streaming audio)
- Napster (trade music)
- Audio Galaxy (trade
music)
- KaZaA (trade music, video,
images)
- MP3.com (downloads, band info)
Web/Graphics Design
Description:
The resources in this section provide the user with
software and tutorials for designing Web sites and other
things.
Companies &
Software
-
Adobe (commercial;
provides many design tools)
- Jasc (Paint Shop Pro; shareware
download)
- Macromedia (Dreamweaver,
Shockwave, more)
- PhotoShop Tutorials (learn
PhotoShop tricks)
- artSavant (3D graphics; some PhotoShop)
- Adobe
PhotoShop for the Web
- GIMP (free graphics editor
for Linux)
- Best of PhotoShop
Help Links
Tutorials
-
Paint Shop Pro Tutorial Links
- Abstract Dimensions
Computer News and Tech Support
- Internet News
- Daemon News (BSD-related
news)
- TechWeb Technology
Encyclopedia
- MobiliX
(support for UNIX on laptops)
- Linux
on Laptop Help
Programming & Web Design Resources
-
Microsoft Developer's Network
(MSDN)
- Official Java Web Site
- Bloodshed Software (programming
tools)
- FreeCode (get code for
various languages)
- DevX
- Linux Shell Scripting Guide
Programming: C, C++, and C#
- Dennis Ritchie's Homepage (creator of C)
- Bjarne Stroustrup's Homepage (creator of C++)
- C#
Introduction and Overview
- Open Directory C++ Section (links)
- C++ Programming
Howto
- C/C++ - Programs, Source
codes, Links, Forums
- How C Programming Works
Programming:
PERL
-
Official Perl
Web Site & O'Reilly's Perl Resource
- A
Tutorial
- Comprehensive PERL Archive Network
- The PERL Journal
Programming:
Python-
Python.org (Includes a tutorial)
- Dive into
Python
- WebDocs.org
- Python Quick
Reference
Programming:
AppleScript
-
AppleScript (official site)
Web Content Delivery:
General
- CodeAve (Active Server Pages,
JavaScript)
- mtWeb
Web Content Delivery:
Active Server Pages & .NET
- Apache::ASP (Apache port
of ASP)
- Sun ONE ASP (ASP on UNIX;
commercial)
- Instant ASP (ASP on UNIX;
commercial)
Web Content Delivery:
CGI
Web Content Delivery:
PHP
-
PHP (a hypertext
preprocessor, like ASP)
- asp2php (convert ASP to
PHP)
Web Content Delivery:
Client-Side
- Netscape
JavaScript Reference: 1.3,
1.5
- Netscape JavaScript Guides: 1.3, 1.5
- 15 Seconds (Microsoft
server development)
Internet IP, Domain, and Standards
Description:
The Internet is governed by various standards. Domains
are what individuals and companies buy to have a distinct
presence on the Internet. Use the tools below to research
domain-related issues. Megapipe Communications can offer
you additional information on hosting a domain if you
contact
us or look over our hosting services.
- BetterWhois (domain
name whois)
- Network Solutions Domain
Name WHOIS
- American Registry for Internet
Numbers
- Internet Assigned Numbers Athority
- Network Solutions
- NeuLevel (operates .biz
domains)
- Internet FAQ Consortium
- W3C (organization
in charge of Web standards)
Vintage Computing & Computer Novelties
- Obsolete Computer Museum
- Stanford Wearables Lab
Other Computer-Related Sites
-
PriceWatch (computer hardware prices)
- GNU (Free
Software Foundation)
- DDJ Microprocessor Center
- Security Focus (computer
security news)
Internet
Message Boards
-
Google Groups (Web access
to Newsgroups)
- UseNet.org (information on
Newsgroups)
- Yahoo! Message Boards
(requires registration)
Electronic
Gaming
Description:
Web sites that sell software for electronic gaming
or provide information on the subject. Includes both computer
games and home console systems.
Game Companies
Console Game Systems
-
Microsoft XBOX
- Nintendo (Nintendo 64,
NES, SNES)
- Sony Playstation
Where to Consumer Games On the Internet
-
MSN Zone (play Microsoft games
online)
- Battle.net (for Blizzard games)
- MPlayer
- Transgaming Technologies
Web-Based Games
Note:
Simple
games that can be played in your Web browser. Also see
the Children's
section.
- MSN Zone (many Web-based games)
- NickJR (games for very young
kids)
- PBSKids (games for very young
kids)
Television
& Movies
Fanclubs, Resources, Databases
-
The Internet
Movie Database
- TV Central
- TV Guide TV
Networks
Popular Movies and Shows
Sports
Telephony
-
Verizon
(formerly GTE and Bell Atlantic)
- AT&T Home Service
- Sprint
- Ultimate Communications
(Calling Cards)
- AT&T Prepaid Service
(Calling Cards)
- Sprint
Prepaid Services (Calling Cards)
- AIM Phonecard (AOL prepaid
service)
Real
Estate
-
Prudential Real
Estate
- Apartments.com
Travel
-
Association of European Railroads
- European Railways Youthpasses
(for under 26)
- MTA (travel
the NYC tri-state area)
- Peter Pan Bus (east
coast travel)
Business/Finance/Banking
Note:
You may also want to see the Business/Financial
Subsection under News/Press-Related.
List of Banks
Stocks
Online Payment Services
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PayPal
- BillPoint (service of
eBay)
- Yahoo! PayDirect
- BidPay (from Western
Union)
- U.S. Postal Service
Payment Services
Consumer Protection
-
Paypalwarning.com
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Education
/ Jobs
Senior
Jobs
Telecommuting resource so you can work from home as a freelance
business.
www.seniornet.org
SeniorNet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of computer-using
adults, age 50 and older. SeniorNet's mission is to provide older
adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance
their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
www.experienceworks.org/
Experience Works is a national, nonprofit organization that offers
training, employment, and community service opportunities for mature
workers.
www.seniorsummerschool.com/
Offering active seniors the opportunity to enhance their summer
through education, leisure and discovery at college campuses across
the U.S. and Canada.
www.nowcc.org
National Older Worker Career Center
www.seniorjobbank.com/
Senior Job Bank - a free non-profit jobs search engine featuring
part-time, occasional, temporary and full-time jobs for senior citizens
(Over 50). Employers Post jobs and Older Workers Post resumes for
free.
www.society-csa.com/
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors grants the Certified Senior
Advisor (CSA) designation. They are an educational organization
that provides in-depth training on senior issues to professionals
who work with seniors.
www.caretaker.org
Many semi-retired or "retired" people are taking positions as housesitters
or property caretaking. Explore this option with "The Caretaker
Gazette".
www.TheRetiredWorker.com
Retired Worker is a job-search website created just for
retired people who want to work. It specializes in any job that
is temporary, part-time, seasonal or project-based. The only kind
of job they DON'T specialize in is permanent full-time.
www.visualsteps.com
The books from Visual Steps introduce senior citizens to the computer
and computer software with a unique format that uses large print,
step-by-step instructions and lots of clear and descriptive diagrams
and pictures. These large-print books cover subjects such as the
Internet, e-mail, Outlook Express, Windows XP, general computer
basics and an introduction to photo editing. All Visual Steps books
provide self-paced learning with easy to follow exercises and include
tutorials to help to make the content memorable.
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www.Pharmacy-Discount-Canada.com
A Canadian Internet pharmacy providing prescription drugs for seniors
and other Americans at discount pharmacy prices.
www.goldviolin.com/
Gold Violin sells stylish and thoughtfully designed products for
seniors. Our ergonomic tools, magnifiers, pill organizers, and walking
sticks are designed to help seniors see, move, and feel better.
www.seniordiscounts.com
Find over 100,000 discounts for folks over 50.
www.seniorstore.com/
An Internet store selling products and gifts for seniors, including
books for seniors, videos, household products, seniors clothing,
retirement gifts, 50th anniversary and low vision products.
www.MySteppingStone.com
Offers unique gifts that are practical for older persons.
www.seniorssuperstores.com/
Gifts and products for boomers and seniors.
www.productsforseniors.com/
Products for seniors
www.msglobaldirect.com
Advanced technology and design in products such as "Walking
Canes with Light", and pain and arthritis relief.
www.glad.net
Glad To Be Home supplies medical equipment products such as sport
wheelchairs and scooters that make people more comfortable at home
and enabling them the freedom to lead a more active life.
www.Thrifty50.com
Great values and information on everyday products and services that
you use.
www.seniors-discount.com
A site that offers special discounts for seniors.
Natural
Pain Relief
A Guide to the best quality natural health products for pain relief
from arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, gout, fibromyalgia and other
health conditions.
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www.seniorsgame.com/
The Seniors Game is a memory board game that can be enjoyed by everybody.
It is a delightful journey to your past.
www.snowbird.net/
Snowbird.Net is a network for mature, lifestyle travelers.
www.seniorshomeexchange.com/
Home exchange for those over 50
www.elderhostel.org/welcome/home.asp
Elderhostel is the nation's first and the world's largest educational
and travel organization for adults 55 and over.
www.nsga.com
The National Senior Games Association is the national organization
that spearheads the senior games movement, sanctioning and coordinating
the efforts of senior games organizations across the country.
www.elderhiker.com/
How to plan, organize, and keep fit enough for walks, hikes, treks;
hike inn-to-inn; USA, foreign; do-it-yourself, and with Adventure
Travel Companies.
www.travel-accessory-guide.com
The Travel Accessory Guide aims to provide you with the tools and
resources you need to have a safe, successful trip including insurance,
health issues, travel guides and gadgets.
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www.InternetSeniorSuccess.com
Offers home business tips and internet success stories for
seniors.
(See our Home page and become a member of this site)
www.second50years.com/
Second50Years Marketing specializes in searching for and organizing
information about the mature market. It brings demographic information
and the latest news about the senior market to businesses that market
to the over 50 segment. It provides the latest information on where
to advertise and promote products to the senior market. It maintains
lists of media aimed at seniors such as websites, magazines, and
newspapers. It searches numerous sources for the latest thinking
about aging, about senior lifestyles, senior health, senior consumption,
and images of seniors. Bi-monthly newsletter brings timely updates.
www.researchingseniors.com/1tip.htm
The Seniors Research Group warns against common market research
mistakes when working with mature Americans.
www.primetimeexpo.com/
The Nation's largest consumer show for men and women 45+. Join in
exhibiting/attending at the high-quality, high-profile consumer
show dedicated to the mature market. New options, new ideas, new
savings at the PrimeTime festival, devoted to adults age 45 and
greater. Enjoy festivities & entertainment as you discover new
options and choices. PrimeTime Expo dedicated to seniors and boomers
in California and Florida.
www.agenet.com/
Co-branded marketing
www.seniormedia.com
Reaching the Senior Market - Information on advertising to Active
Adults
www.seniorsworldnetwork.us/
Network of Internet services for seniors
www.senior.co.uk/
For web site promotion, web design, web development
and Internet marketing. Senior Internet Ltd are the specialists
in marketing with the Internet.
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www.seniorlaw.com/
This is a Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys,
social workers, and financial planners, can access information about
Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights
of the elderly and disabled.
www.elderabuselaw.com/
ElderAbuseLaw.com is the Internet's comprehensive resource for laws
concerning elder abuse, nursing homes, fiduciaries and related topics.
www.naela.com/
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit
association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who
work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987,
the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking
and assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized
issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled.
www.ncoa.org/
The National Council on Aging
www.benefitscheckup.org/
Benefits CheckUp presented by NCOA
http://seniorhealth.about.com
About's Guide to Senior Health
http://www.alzinfo.org/
Alzhimer research.
www.beeson.org/livingto100/
The Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator was designed to translate
what we have learned from studies of centenarians and other longevity
research into a practical and empowering tool for individuals to
estimate their longevity potential.
www.caregiver.org/
Family Caregiver Alliance is a nonprofit organization that helps
families who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, stroke,
Parkinson's disease, ALS, head injury and other adult-onset brain
disorders. FCA serves as an information clearinghouse on brain impairments,
caregiver assistance, applied research and long-term care policy
issues, and is the lead agency in California's statewide system
of Caregiver Resource Centers.
www.50plus.org/
The Mission is to provide a longer and more independent lifestyle
for adults by expanding awareness and involvement in health and
fitness activities.
www.ilcusa.org/
A non-profit, non-partisan reseach and education organization helping
societies address longevity population aging in postitive productive
ways.
www.seniorcitizens.com/
Senior Citizens Com (SM): Look here for the best online directory
and community designed exclusively for senior citizens, the elderly,
the handicapped, the disabled, educators, and researchers. The mission
is to provide senior citizens anywhere in the world with the most
reliable and up-to-date information they need to enjoy the most
interesting and healthy lives possible. Ask anything.
www.spiritusofamerica.com/
Spiritus Of America is a rapidly emerging, contemporary, grass roots
organization for mature adults and those who love and care for them..
www.neuroswing.com/gpr100.html
Resource regarding joint pain for seniors.
www.ec-online.net/
ElderCare Online is a beacon for people caring for aging loved ones.
www.exclusivelyseniors.com/
ExclusivelySeniors is the leading online gateway to home health
care products and solutions offering brand name medical supplies
and equipment including bathroom safety aids, mobility aids, aids
to daily living, and incontinence products. The mission is to empower
caregivers and people living with long term care needs, by offering
a safe, convenient, informative and trusted source for all the products
they need to maintain an independent daily living environment.
www.agenet.com/
Aging information for senior citizens, seniors, elderly and caregivers
on senior health, drugs, insurance, financial and helpful products.
http://online96.com/seniors/
Extensive list of links for senior citizens including health and
medicine, law, politics and government, consumer and finance issues,
fun and leisure, Social Security, veterans affairs and more. A great
bookmark for seniors across the nation
http://research.aarp.org/ageline/
Search the world's premiere database on aging, containing an ever-growing
collection of abstracts (currently 65,000+) that describe books,
journal/magazine articles, videos, and reports dealing with aging,
older adults, baby boomers, retirement, long term care, caregiving,
aging services, and hundreds of other topics.
www.activesenior.com/
ActiveSenior is your on-line source for products to help Seniors
live active, independent lives. Our selection includes Aids to Daily
Living, Fitness Equipment, Arthritis Products, and much more.
www.Senior-Health-News.com
Senior Health News offers information about health issues for seniors
(arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hypertension, impotence,
pain, weight loss) and prescriptions A - Z, including side effects.
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www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Administration on Aging. Information for Older Persons and Families
www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com
Articles, comprehensive checklists, and links to key resources ...
designed to make it easier for family caregivers to quickly find
the information they need ... and avoid overlooking something important
in the care of their loved one.
www.newlifestyles.com/
New LifeStyles Online
is your source for senior living and care options. Whether you are
looking for an independent retirement community, assisted living,
nursing home, Alzheimer's care, or home or hospice care, this site
can help you find what's right for you.
www.eldercareteam.com
The Eldercare Team gives caregivers of aging adults the information,
tools and help they need to successfully negotiate the eldercare
maze
www.seniorresourceguideonline.com
SRG Services, Inc. is a Texas based company that publishes the Senior
Resource Guide™. A comprehensive, community oriented publication
of local products, services and resources for ages 50+.
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www.seniormarketadvisor.com/
Senior Market Advisor is a magazine that gives a quality authoritative
voice and guidance for those advisors who sell to the maturing
market.
www.graymoney.biz/
A unique resource for advisors, sales managers and financial marketers.
Graymoney.biz is the home of 50-plus communications consulting,
the experts on the connections between investments, insurance, banking
and aging.
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www.seniorwomen.com/
Information and links on various topics directed to senior women.
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www.grandloving.com/
Free, fun ideas for connecting grandparents with long-distance grandchildren,
from the authors of Grandloving.
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www.demko.com/
Daily reports on Aging America's boomer and retiree lifestyle trends.
Headlines, columns, book reviews, thoughts for day, expert, motivational,
keynote, speaker, management trainer.
www.RetirementLifeToday.com
An online community featuring retirement interests such as health,
insurance, financial and travel.
www.2young2retire.com/
Retirement resources
www.retired.com/
Resource for retired, seniors and grandparents. Provides travel,
lifestyle, wellness and finance categories with links and articles
related to retired living. Access to great offers, tips, tools and
information for people who are retired or are thinking about retirement.
The Good Life begins here.
www.YourRetirement.org
Retirement party planning and more.
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www.bbhq.com/
Stories, pictures, trivia, music, books, news events, and memories
of the baby boomer generation: the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
http://4babyboomers.4anything.com/
As the baby boom generation hits midlife and plans for retirement,
visit 4BabyBoomers.com for baby boom history, '50s tv, retirement
planning and defining moments of the baby boomer generation.
www.boomercafe.com/
BoomerCafe is a unique, interactive channel of knowledge for today's
baby boomers with active lifestyles and youthful spirits.
www.boomernet.com/boomquiz.htm
Boomernet's Baby Boomer Quiz is an enjoyable surf down memory lane.
See if you qualify as a true Baby Boomer.
www.boomersinaction.com/
Providing tools to boomers who wish to be successful in home-based
businesses.
www.babyboomers.org/
NABB is a tax deductible not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated
to becoming the vehicle which Baby Boomers use to change their world
www.fiftiesweb.com/
Everything from the 50’s for "Boomers
www.tips-for-boomers.com
Self Help Techniques and Life Improvement Strategies for Boomers.
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www.e-seniors-village.com/
www.online96.com
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www.magatopia.com/senior.html
Free Online Magazines - Just Click and Read
www.seasonedcitizen.com/contents/about.html
The Info Resource for the Mature Audience of the New Millennium
www.rd.com
Readers Digest magazine and articles for senior citizens topics
www.grandtimes.com/
Grand Times...a unique weekly magazine published for active older
adults. Controversial, entertaining and informative, we celebrate
life's opportunities and examine life's challenges.
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www.nia.nih.gov/
National Institute on Aging
www.spry.org/
The SPRY (Setting Priorities for Retirement Years) Foundation is
a non-profit 501(c)(3) research and education organization
www.asaging.org/
ASA, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge
and skills of those working with older adults and their families.
We invite you to explore our website, your portal to educational
programs, publications and resources, as well as the largest network
of professionals in the field of aging.
www.gu.org/
A national coalition dedicated to intergenerational policy, programs
and issues
www.ilcusa.org/
A non-profit, non-partisan research and education organization helping
societies address longevity population aging in positive productive
ways.
www.unitedseniors.org/
United Seniors Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization
founded in 1991. With a 1.5 million activists network nationwide,
USA is the leading group for citizen activists who want to cut taxes,
safeguard the Social Security Trust Fund, and improve Social Security
and Medicare for all generations
www.senior.org/
The Seniors Coalition is a non-profit, 501c(4), non-partisan,
education and issue advocacy organization that represents the interests
and concerns of America's senior citizens at both the state and
federal levels. The mission is to protect the quality of life and
economic well-being that older Americans have earned while supporting
common sense solutions to the challenges of the future.
www.seniors.gov/
Provides information and links of interest to Seniors.
www.aarp.org
AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and
older. It serves their needs and interests through information and
education, advocacy, and community services which are provided by
a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout
the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of
special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine
and the monthly Bulletin.
www.aarpsmallbiz.com/index.cfm
AARP Small Biz is a information center for home-based and small
businesses, or those just considering working for themselves.
www.medicare.gov
Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary Website that provides access
to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information
and publications, as well as information about health care fraud
and abuse and nursing homes.
www.benefitscheckup.org/
A service of the National Council on Aging gives you reports on
benefits and programs you may qualify for.
www.ssa.gov/
Social Security Administration
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www.MatureResources.org
An online magazine and Professional Resource Directory for boomers
to
seniors highlighting health, wealth, self-help, positive aging,
senior
issues and local/long distance caregiving.
www.MemoryRoad.com
Nostalgic memories and materials.
www.pbs.org/kcet/agelessheroes/
The Official Website for Ageless Heroes. Ageless Heroes
is one-hour special capturing the spirit, vitality and potential
of men and women who have achieved success and continue to do so
beyond the age of 65.
www.webwiseseniors.com/
Site for helping seniors use computers.
www.seniorcircle.com/
Senior Circle is a growing national, non-profit organization of
50 chapters around the United States. Over 20,000 members, age 50
and over, enjoy social activities, wellness & exercise programs,
exclusive member-only benefits, discounts, and more, offered by
Senior Circle chapter in communities. Each chapter is under the
direction of a Circle Advisor.
www.seasonedcitizen.com/
The Seasoned Citizen e-zine for senior citizens, their families,
and care givers.
www.crm.mb.ca/seniorhp.html
Website where "seniors" can list their own "url" for viewing.
www.50plus-feeling30.com
Home on the web for active seniors.
www.grandtimes.com/
Sources and links (golf, pets, entertainment, etc) of interest for
Seniors
www.agewave.com/
Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., a psychologist, gerontologist and author of
ten books on aging-related issues, is also a public speaker.
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"Portals" (sites with numerous
senior links and information)
http://seniors.yahoo.com
Yahoo search directory created for seniors
www.suddenlysenior.com/
Suddenly Senior, for everyone over 50 who has become senior citizen
before their time. Senior humor, information, and nostalgia.
http://seniorliving.about.com
Information, help and resources for those over age 50. Healthier,
more active and often with greater expendable income, today's and
tomorrow's mature retirees will live longer, be more active and
hopefully enjoy life more than ever before. This site will help
baby boomers, senior citizens, the elderly and their families and
friends accomplish this.
http://4seniors.4anything.com
Senior health and fitness, retirement planning, housing and senior
travel are all covered at 4Seniors.com. Including law centers for
senior citizens, technology, computers, tips and support.
www.friendly4seniors.com/
A searchable online senior resource for seniors, family members
and healthcare professionals.
www.todaysenior.com/
Online Senior Resource Center
www.wiredseniors.com/
Wired Seniors Gives Seniors A Web Of Your Own and is Portal Web
Site To Serve All The Needs Of The Over 50 Age Group.
http://seniors.s5.com/
Where Seniors Surf the Net. Senior Online Community provides an
Internet Community for Seniors to meet friends, lovers, penpals
and just communicate with other Seniors.
http://online96.com/seniors/
Lifestyles and information center for grownups
http://agenet.com
The Resource Directory for Older People is intended to serve a wide
audience including older people and their families, health and legal
professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers,
and others with an interest in the field of aging.
www.crm.mb.ca/index.html
SCIP is a highly acclaimed guide for retirees, seniors and older
adults to Manitoba, Canada and world-wide information and services.
www.seniorcenter.com/
The online community designed with the senior in mind.
www.senior-center.com/
Resource for seniors improving various aspects of their life.
www.srgvoice.com
Links and resources for seniors.
www.seniorssearch.com/
The Only Search Directory Exclusively For The Over 50 Age Group.
www.refdesk.com/seniors.html
A reference for links and resources.
www.seniors.org/
The California Senior Resources Guide provides an overview of key
concerns facing today's seniors. You'll find educational information
-- as well as answers to frequently asked questions. We've also
included listings of resources and instructions on accessing those
resources.
www.thirdage.com/
Your ThirdAge - the most exciting time of your life! Find tips,
tools, and articles from ThirdAge...the web for grown-ups.
www.cennet.co.uk/
Holidays, health, pastimes, friendships, lifestyle, over 50s &
seniors, CenNet redefining the internet for silver surfers.
www.seniorprograms.com/
Seniorprograms.com is a new community site organized by the Mature
Market Resource Center (MMRC), a national clearinghouse for older
adult programs and resources.
www.seniorworld.com/
SeniorWorld Online, Resources for your mature adult; health, money,
travel and recreation, life, leisure, sports and more. Articles
and editorials by Mr. Modem, Dr. David Demko and other professionals
in all fields. News and information for mature adults.
www.seniorglobe.com/
Senior citizens community and resource network, featuring channels
on health, travel, computing, living, and finances.
www.seniormag.com/index.html
Online magazine for American senior citizens - with senior health
tips and articles including illnesses and conditions related to
seniors.
www.mrmodem.net/cgi-bin/sites.pl?action=view§ion=Specifically_for_Seniors
For computer help, Windows help, AOL help, or for Internet tips
and tricks, Mr. Modem's computer books and weekly subscription newsletter
will address your questions. Includes Paul Harvey testimonial.
www.chipublib.org/008subject/013seniors/seniorinternetresources.html
Chicago Public Library Internet resources for Senior citizens
www.friendly4seniors.com/
A searchable online senior resource for seniors, family members
and healthcare professionals.
www.homefrontmagazine.com/
A bi-monthly online edition of Home Front Magazine, a publication
for today's seniors.
www.seniorsresourceguide.com/srg_main.html
A comprehensive guide to information and professional resources
available to seniors, their families, and health care providers
to help the elderly make informed decisions about housing, health
care, and community resources.
http://todaysseniorsnetwork.com/
Excellent resource for news and information on various topics.
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http://wz.com/people/BabyBoomers.html
http://www.cleveland.com/pdspecials/health/
http://www.grandtimes.com/
http://money.cnn.com/2000/11/03/electronic/q_goldviolin/
http://www.emarketupdate.com/books/50_plus_fp.htm
http://www.senrs.com/
http://www.vintagejournal.com/
http://www.fifty-plus.net/
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