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~ potpourri of Web resources and
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especially when they form a collection or comprehensive whole.
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2013 Archives
December 17, 2013
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Christmas
Short Stories, Articles and
Resources: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries
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Healthline 3-D BodyMaps: "an interactive visual search tool that
allows users to explore the human body in 3-D. With easy-to-use
navigation, users can search multiple layers of the human anatomy, view
systems and organs down to their smallest parts, and understand in
detail how the human body works."
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The Complete Teenager’s Guide To Online Privacy –
Facebook Tips (MakeUseOf.com): When it comes to giving teenagers advice
about online conduct, many adults have no idea what to suggest in terms
of protecting their privacy and making good choices about their public
image. And frankly, it’s dangerous to let teenagers figure it out
entirely for themselves.…We’ll discuss privacy in terms of Facebook, but
the lessons will be equally valuable for any social network or activity
online.
December 17, 2013
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Las Posadas: A wonderful Mexican Christmas tradition, las posadas
literally translates in English as "the inns" or "the lodgings." and
symbolizes the Biblical journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for
shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.
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US Federal Reserve – History Web Gateway: "…offers students,
educators, researchers, and others information about the founding of the
Fed and its purpose, more than 230 biographies of key individuals,
essays on major events in the Fed’s history, and access to various Fed
archives."
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Winter Power Outage Tips – Emergency Preparedness (Tufts
University): The following tips are republished from a press release
issued by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on
October 30, 2006.
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OnGuardOnline.gov:
Practical tips from the federal government (FTC,
Justice Dept., Homeland Security, IRS, US Postal Inspection Service,
Commerce Dept., SEC, FDIC, NCIS) and the technology industry to help you
be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your
personal information.
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Protect Kids Online: Parents can help reduce kids risks of
socializing online by talking to them about making safe, responsible
decisions.
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Cyber Safety: Top 10 Tips for Youth
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Internet Safety for Kids: 17 Cyber Safety Experts Share Tips for
Keeping Children Safe Online.
December 13, 2013
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Writing
Explained: Free online writing class
that provides writing examples, sentences, and style advice according to
AP and Chicago Style.
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Human Anatomy: a first year medical school course presented by the
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the College of Medicine
at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. The faculty and
staff…are committed to providing students with an opportunity to learn
about the wonders of the human body in a modern, clinically relevant
course.
December 11, 2013
December 5, 2013
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Monastery Greetings: hundreds of religious and spiritual gifts from
Abbeys, Convents, Monasteries, and Hermitages. Sales of their products
directly support them.
December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
November 27, 2013
November 20, 2013
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Blue
Letter Bible: provides powerful tools for an in-depth study of God’s
Word through our free online reference library, with study tools that
are grounded in the historical, conservative Christian faith.
November 19, 2013
November 18, 2013
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Thanksgiving Recipes & Planning Guide: resources for planning
Thanksgiving dinner, including recipes, desserts, pies, how to carve a
turkey, what to do with leftovers, and more.
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Sympathy Thank You Card Verses
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Research Guides at Harvard University Library: From African Studies
to Zoology, each guide contains information culled from both print
resources at Harvard's libraries to a plethora of digital resources from
around the Internet. There are a number of particularly rich guides
here, including those for Data and Biological Sciences.
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Webpageanalyse: a free analysis tool for websites. They collect
domain-related data from various sources and condense, analyse and
process it. Afterwards they generate a report for every webpage. Beside
a complete domain analysis they offer different information like whois,
website load time, IP lookup and PageRank as independent tools.
November 15, 2013
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Writings on Suicide: Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, a Roman Catholic
priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is
president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.
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A Mother’s Prayer of Anguish on the death of a child
November 13, 2013
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Dictionary of Nutrition (American Heart Association): information on
common nutrition terms to help you make heart-healthy decisions at the
grocery store and in your kitchen.
November 12, 2013
November 11, 2013
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Veterans Day -
November 11: On the 11th hour of the 11th day of
the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities,
was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War,
then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the
following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United
States in 1938.
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The History of Veterans Day - Military.com
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Veterans History Project (VHP): As a partner with filmmaker Ken Burns
and PBS on The War, this special Web site enhances the viewing experience
of this epic yet intimate look at those who sacrificed so much to serve
their country during World War II.
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Virtual Vietnam Wall:
Names of Vietnam War Casualties by City and State. First click on a state.
When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear. Then click
on their names. It should show you a picture of the person, or at least their
bio and medals.
November 6, 2013
November 4, 2013
October 30, 2013
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American Folklore: Contains retellings of folktales, myths, legends,
fables & fairy tales, superstitions, weatherlore, and ghost stories from
all over the Americas.
October 28, 2013
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Acedia – Christian Reflection: The Center for Christian Ethics,
Baylor University.
Acedia Five Study Guides.
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Don’t ‘Tough Out’ a Concussion. Know the 5 Rs for Concussion Safety:
Official USA Rugby Concussion Policy. The"5 Rs" of concussion awareness:
Recognize, Remove, Refer, Recover and Return.
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St. Nicholas Center: To educate people of faith, and the wider
public, about the true St. Nicholas.
- Mocomi - Learn: free educational lessons to kids with the perfect
blend of fun and learning that helps the left & the right brained child
learn through experiences. Choose from subject areas:
English,
General Knowledge,
Geography,
Maths,
Biology,
Chemistry,
Physics, and the
Environment.
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TeachWithMovies: the premiere site on the Internet showing teachers
how to create lesson plans using movies and film - TeachWithMovies is
now Free for everyone. In addition, teachers in public and non-profit
schools may copy TWM curriculum materials for use in their classrooms.
Parents may copy TWM curriculum materials for use in educating their
children.
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Indiana STEM Network (ISTEM) - Lesson Plans: To help Indiana become
a national leader in student academic achievement in STEM disciplines.
This section of their well-thought out website provides a wealth of
information on excellent lesson plans crafted by their team of experts.
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Nanotechnology Curriculum Materials: Based at Cornell University,
the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) works to
provide helpful information about the world of nanotechnology to a range
of partners and stakeholders. This fine corner of their site provides
interested parties with a range of curriculum materials that covers
biology, general science, chemistry, environmental science, and
technology.
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MCAT Prep – Khan Academy: Khan Academy is creating a series of
videos to help students prepare for the revised version of the Medical
College Admission Test, which will debut in spring 2015.
October 25, 2013
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Apostles, Major Saints and Feast Days (The Liturgy Archive): Listed
my month and alphabetically.
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The Liturgy Archive: attempts to gather into one place various
liturgies, prayers, sermons, and anything else that a Christian may
find useful for prayer, contemplation and edification.
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"The Formation of Priests: Knowledge and Sanctity" by Bishop George
V. Murry, S.J., Ph.D., Diocese of Youngstown, OH, Homiletic & Pastoral
Review, September 26, 2013.
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Homiletic & Pastoral Review Online: "Built on the solid foundation
of the Catholic Church, we espouse the timeless truths of faith that
never change."
October 21, 2013
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BetterMoneyHabits.com (Khan Academy & Bank of America Partnership):
New way to learn the "why" and the "how" behind personal finance to help
you put that knowledge into practice more effectively than ever before.
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Reynolds®
Kitchens – Recipes: Featuring
everything from easy recipes, 30 Minute Meals, classic favorites, and
lavish spreads for the whole family.
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Reynolds®
Kitchens – Tips & Techniques: Whether it’s the basics of cooking
with aluminum foil or something more advanced, Reynolds® wide variety of
easy-to-follow tips will help you all around the kitchen and beyond.
October 17, 2013
October 16, 2013
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Enhancing Fall Photos - Paint Shop Pro: The colors of fall make for
striking photos and using PaintShop Pro’s different tools and features
will help you turn even the dullest photo into a rich masterpiece.
October 15, 2013
October 9, 2013
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Athletic Commissioning Mass: Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, President of
Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his homily at the annual
Athletic Commissioning Mass. The Mass is offered up for all of the
athletes, coaches, and support staff that participate in Franciscan
University's NCAA Division III athletic programs.
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USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab: "The mission of the
program is to design and develop large and small scale surveys for
native bees. As part of the program we also develop identification tools
and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is
creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants
and insects they interact with."
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Economic and Personal Finance Resources: Federal Reserve Bank of
Kansas City. For educators, bankers and consumers of all ages to
understand how the economy functions and know what tools are available
make better financial decisions.
October 8, 2013
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What's in Season: Fall Recipes. Autumn still offers a bountiful
harvest of fruit and vegetables. Bring fresh apples, potatoes and
pumpkins to the table with these fall recipes from the Old Farmer’s
Almanac recipe archive.
October 7, 2013
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Manuals
Online: Locate user manuals, installation instructions and tutorials
from thousands of manufacturers and hundreds of thousands of products.
Manuals for Automotive, Cell Phones, Computer Equipment, Appliances,
Lawn and Garden, Photography, Power Tools, TV and Video, and more…
October 2, 2013
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Teaching Copyright curriculum: Created to help teachers present the
laws surrounding digital rights in a balanced way. Teaching Copyright
provides lessons and ideas for opening your classroom up to discussion,
letting your students express their ideas and concerns, and then guiding
your students toward an understanding of the boundaries of copyright
law.
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Digital Photography School: Discover how to use your digital camera
with our Digital Photography Tips. A community of photographers of all
experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our
understanding of photography.
- DIY
Photography: Includes tips on lighting, home studios, inspiration,
techniques, camera hacks, interviews and reviews.
October 1, 2013
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My Accounting Course: free online accounting course that provides
financial accounting examples and problems for students and
professionals…"over 400 articles discussing different accounting
topics."
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Scout: an alerts service for updates on federal and state
legislation, as well as speeches in Congress and Federal regulations.
Use Scout to track when legislation important to you moves ahead in
Congress or in state houses.
September 30, 2013
September 27, 2013
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The PLANTS Database (USDA): Provides standardized information about
the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the
U.S. and its territories. This information primarily promotes land
conservation in the United States and its territories, but academic,
educational, and general use is encouraged.
September 23, 2013
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Patients Rights Council: Committed to the principle that you have
the right to know all the facts about the critical issues of life,
death, and assisted suicide. Includes information on Advance Directives,
Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Protective
Medical Decisions Document (PMDD).
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Should a Catholic have a "Living Will"? by Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk,
Ph.D. Catholic News Agency (CNA).
September 20, 2013
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The
Church Fathers: Apostolic Fathers, ante-Nicene Church Fathers, and
post-Nicene Church Fathers. Click on Topics in left column.
September 19, 2013
September 18, 2013
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Respect Life Month -
October 2013 (USCCB): October 6, Respect Life Sunday.
Includes |Pamphlets & Bulletin Inserts, Posters & Flyers.
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Mental Floss:
e-zine of amazing facts, obscure and interesting knowledge, random
lists, fun quizzes and trivia.
September 17, 2013
September 16, 2013
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"What I would have said at the Consistory": An interview with
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 30 Days, Issue no. 11 - 2007.
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The Aparecida Document: Fifth General Conference of the Bishops
of Latin America and the Caribbean at Aparecida.
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Faith and Reason (Franciscan University of Steubenville): Church and
culture. Politics and philosophy. Morality and the marketplace. You can
explore it all, deepening your knowledge of the Catholic faith and your
understanding of the world in which we live. With numerous videos from
the world’s top Catholic scholars, thinkers, and leaders, plus articles,
blog posts, and more.
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Finding Public Domain & Creative Commons Images (Harvard Law School
Library). This guide will help you find and correctly attribute public
domain and Creative Commons images for your project or presentation.
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Science Of Everyday Stuff: A team-up of Discovery Education and 3M.
Students and teachers from kindergarten to the 12th Grade can use the
site. Learning tools are separately arranged for students, teachers, and
families.
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Science behind the News - free resource of NBC Learn. NBC has
partnered with the National Science Foundation in an educational
initiative that seeks to explain the science behind everyday events.
Check additional NBC Learn free resources in left column.
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Calendar-365 (for those in UK): Calendar is very useful when you are
looking for a specific date (holiday or vacation for example). Also
every week number for every day is displayed for the year 2013 with all
public/bank holidays and week numbers, a nice moon calendar and a lot
more.
September 13, 2013
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"Three Minutes a Day" – The Christophers: daily reflections of hope
and inspiration.
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Federal Statutes: A Beginner’s Guide (Law Library of Congress). "We
will try to de-mystify federal statutory research by explaining the
statutory publication process and describing where each type of
statutory publication can be found."
September 12, 2013
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Healthline Pill Identifier Tool: a free, doctor-reviewed tool that
allows users to search a database of over 11,500 drugs by color,
imprint, shape, numbers, and text.
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Mesothelioma Lawyer Center: Free resources for mesothelioma victims
and their loved ones. Comprehensive asbestos disease information and
resources.
September 11, 2013
September 9, 2013
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Mary's Meals International: sets up school feeding projects
in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an
education.
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Report Spam Text Messages to 7726 (Lifehacker.com): Ever get a text
message that appears to be spam, but you don't really know what to do
with it? It turns out, most carriers will let you report it by
forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM).
September 5, 2013
September 4, 2013
September 3, 2013
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Q/A on Stem Cell Research - Statement by the Pennsylvania Catholic
Conference.
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Narrow Web search with Parameter "diagram". A fantastic short
article on how to tilt your Web search results toward the technical by
using one little word - diagram!
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Addictionlibrary.org: a large compilation of information on all
types of substance abuses, and medications that are available.
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The History of Labor Day - U.S. Dept. of Labor: How it Came About;
What it Means.
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National Writing Project: Teachers and others will enjoy this
website from the National Writing Project, as it is replete with
strategies for getting young people excited about writing. The materials
are divided largely into the sections Art/Craft, Teach/Learn,
Provocations, and Community.
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Teach With Movies: Great resource for those looking to integrate
moving pictures into their classroom environments. On this website,
visitors will find Snippets & Shorts, Sciences, Movie Worksheets, and a
substantial variety of other areas. The Snippets & Shorts area is a
particular gem, as it offers suggestions for using a range of popular
films to teach concepts in science, history, English, and other
subjects.
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USA Ultimate: National Governing Body for the sport of Ultimate in
the United States. "To advance the sport of Ultimate in the United
States by enhancing and promoting Character, Community, and
Competition."
August 29, 2013
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USCCB Labor Day Statement 2013: Committee on Domestic Justice and
Human Development, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,
September 2, 2013. Scroll down for more Catholic Social Teaching
resources. Click for
PDF version.
August 29, 2013
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ChemCollective (Carnegie Mellon University): Collection of virtual
labs, scenario-based learning activities, tutorials, and concept tests.
Teachers can use our content for pre-labs, for alternatives to textbook
homework, and for in-class activities for individuals or teams. Students
can review and learn chemistry concepts using our virtual labs,
simulations, and tutorials.
August 28, 2013
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"I Have a Dream" Speech: Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., August 28,
1963 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Dr. King was
the 16th speaker that day. On the 50th anniversary of the
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, it would be good to take about
12 minutes to listen again to "I Have a Dream." The struggle for jobs,
freedom, civil rights, to eradicate hunger and poverty is still a dream
unfulfilled. Download
PDF of the full text of the speech.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse: Bringing the power of science to
bear on drug abuse and addiction.
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Intervention: How to Help a Loved One Overcome Addiction. An
intervention can motivate someone to seek help for alcoholism, drug
abuse, eating disorders or other addictive behaviors. Discover when to
hold one and how to make it successful.
August 27, 2013
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Consumer Price Index deflator: areppim’s Mathematics &
Financial Calculators. The real value of US dollars after deflating with
the Consumer Price Index (CPI), 1913-2013. "This CPI-based deflator is
used to calculate real dollar values when dealing with private
consumption. If your interest extends to private investment, exports,
imports or government consumption, expenditure and investment, please
use
areppim’s GDP deflator-based calculator."
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The National Weather Service: a component of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an Operating Unit of the U.S.
Department of Commerce. Provides weather, water, and climate data,
forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and
enhancement of the national economy. Customize your local forecast in
the left column.
August 26, 2013
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50 Life Hacks to Simplify Your World. Life hacks are
little ways to make our lives easier. These low-budget tips and trick
can help you organize and de-clutter space; prolong and preserve your
products; or teach you something (e.g., tie a full Windsor) that you
simply did not know before.
August 23, 2013
August 21, 2013
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Curious: Believe in
lifelong learning. Learning for its own sake. Learning that happens
beyond classrooms, and not only in academic subjects (unless you count
beer brewing, pipe soldering, and organic gardening as academic).
Learning as a necessity of living.
August 20, 2013
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Beloit College Mindset List for Class of 2017: Providing a look at
the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering
college this fall. Prepared by Beloit’s former Public Affairs Director
Ron Nief and Keefer Professor of the Humanities Tom McBride, the list
was originally created as a reminder to faculty to be aware of dated
references.
August 16, 2013
August 14, 2013
August 13, 2013
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The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (Vatican): Aims to promote
the study and progress of the social sciences, primarily economics,
sociology, law and political science, thus offering the Church those
elements which she can use in the development of her social doctrine,
and reflecting on the application of that doctrine in contemporary
society.
- Disease.com:
All the information and sources you need about Diseases & Conditions,
Healthy Living, Drugs & Supplements, Symptoms, Eating & Dieting,
Fitness, Mental Health, and more.
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A Guide to Writing for College (Veritas Prep): Resources to improve
your writing skills.
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MarthaStewart.com: explore more than 20 years of recipes, crafts,
entertaining articles, and videos. Includes
Cooking: Recipes & How-Tos |
Seasonal Produce Recipe Guide |
Kitchen Wisdom videos |
Celebrate: Parties & Holidays |
Bartending Basics |
Crafts & DIY Home.
August 12, 2013
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Sunday
Sermons: Includes Sunday sermons for yearly cycles, stories for
sermons, and joke for sermons.
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Pope Francis’ Encyclical Lumen Fidei: Vatican Radio begins a
five-part series on Pope Francis’ first Encyclical letter Lumen Fidei
or Light of Faith, Msgr. John Kennedy, an official at the Congregation
for the Doctrine of the Faith.
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Chapter 1: "We Have Believed in Love" Explores the Roots of
Faith
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Chapter 2: "Unless You Believe, You Will Not Understand"
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"Saying I Do: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding," USCCB). The video
includes a brief overview of the sacrament of marriage and an
explanation of the three forms of the Rite of Marriage. It answers basic
questions such as when and where Catholic weddings can be held and how
non-Catholic clergy can participate in the ceremony.
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GeneEd: Genetics, Education, Discovery created by National Library
of Medicine (NLM), the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI),
and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a helpful resource for
the teaching and learning of genetics. On the site, visitors can find
labs and experiments, fact sheets, and teacher resources on topics
including DNA forensics, genetic conditions, evolution, and
biostatistics.
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Sports Injuries & Prevention: OrthoInfo by American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons. Check out all the topics in the left margin.
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Spine Conditioning Program: After an injury or surgery, an
exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily
activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. Following a
well-structured conditioning program will also help you return to
sports and other recreational activities.
- Pixlr Express: a fun and free photo editor that lets you
quickly crop, re-size, and fix any picture, remove red-eye, and whiten
teeth. Then choose from more than 600 effects, overlays, and borders to
personalize any image-all for free. From the makers of Pixlr-o-matic,
Pixlr Express will make you look like a pro, even if you've never edited
a photo before.
Google Play or the
App Store.
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Apply a screen protector, bubble-free for your smart phone or tablet
(CNET How To).
August 2, 2013
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Pedagogy in Action - Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at
Carleton College: Source of excellent classroom resources, including
lesson plans on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and more.
This module takes a look at the undergraduate research experience.
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Lesson Resources
for Teachers. There are booklets, fact sheets, websites, and flyers
all arranged into neat and tidy sections. The Booklets area includes
"You and Your Genes-Making it in a Tough Environment" and "Guide to
Keeping Laboratory Notebooks." The Fact Sheets section includes
overviews of endocrine disruptors, allergens, and environmental factors
and breast cancer risk.
July 26, 2013
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What is Social Justice in Catholic Social Doctrine? - Part 1: From Taparelli to John XXIII
by Jeff J. Ziegler (3-part essay).
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Blog Platform Comparison Chart: Learn how to start your own personal
blog.
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Econ in the Classroom: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has
crafted a wide range of educational resources designed for economics and
finance educators. Visitors should take a look at the Making Learning
Economics Fun student workbook and teacher's guide.
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Gather: The Art and Science of Effective Convening. The Rockefeller
Foundation, along with the Monitor Institute and Monitor Deloitte,
provides this new guidebook for the purpose of assisting groups who are
in the beginning stages of planning a convening, an event which asks
groups of people to come together for a short time to accomplish a
shared goal for an organization, or for the greater good. The guidebook,
which is available as a PDF, outlines the detailed thought processes and
planning that should be done before deciding to organize such an event.
July 25, 2013
July 24, 2013
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Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film. Roosevelt’s everyday
life was chronicled on a large scale by several motion picture companies
from the Spanish-American War in 1898 to his death in 1919. This
collection from the American Memory project at the Library of Congress
offers up 87 films from the Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.
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Cell Biology Online Videos (iBioSeminars): These lectures can be
used in the classroom or for personal edification. Visitors can find
over a dozen lectures by professors from the University of Utah, the
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, MIT, and other schools. Lectures
include Tissue Engineering, Fruits of the Genome Sequence, and
Bacteriophages: Genes and Genomes.
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RECLAiM Sexual Health offers an anonymous, science-based, Catholic
online program, and provides resources for those who desire to reclaim
God's plan for their lives, and the lives of loved ones impacted by
pornography or other unhealthy sexual behaviors.
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wikiHow - How to do anything: The world’s collaborative how to
manual. "We are driven by a shared passion to create a high-quality
collection of how-to guides…the single most helpful set of step-by-step
instructions available on that topic anywhere." See Explore Categories
at bottom of home page.
July 23, 2013
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Sermons that Work – Episcopal Digital Network: Includes archive of
sermons for Years A, B, and C, plus Bible Study guides and Bulletin
Inserts.
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Movieguide – The Family Guide to Movie Reviews: "Movie reviews from
a Christian perspective. The Christian family guide to movies and
entertainment."
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Study Skills Information (Cook Counseling Center – Virginia Tech):
Study skills, tips, and techniques that will promote various aspects of
overall learning and study skills, whether your problem is concentration
or just needing to reassess your study environment.
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Tools for Peace Building (U.S. Institute of Peace): A range of
material for practitioners in the field, including handbooks such as the
Peacemaker’s Toolkit series on mediation, reference works such as Peace
Terms, and guidelines on civilian-military operations.
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Cyber Safety – An Interactive Guide To Staying Safe On The Internet
(InformED). Covers Cyber Bullying, Identity Theft, Plagiarism, Computer
Viruses, and General Internet Safety.
July 10, 2013
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Nursing Home Abuse Guide – Paul & Perkins PA. Created to inform and
educate the public on a devastating epidemic which is overwhelming our
nations senior population. Within our nursing homes and assisted living
facilities, nearly 10%, or roughly 150,000 seniors experience elder
abuse each year.
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MesotheliomaGuide.com: "Our mission is to guide mesothelioma
patients and their loved ones toward answers, information, and
healthcare solutions. All of our information has been thoroughly
researched and is meant to provide comfort, knowledge, understanding,
and solutions to this rare disease."
July 5, 2013
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Practical Chemistry: Nuffield Foundation with the Royal Society of
Chemistry (RSC). Practical activities designed to "enable students to
apply and extend their knowledge and understanding of chemistry in novel
investigative situations." It's important to browse the Topics area, as
this contains sections like States of Matter, Bonding, structure,
properties, Analysis, Energy and entropy, and The Earth and atmosphere.
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Get Body
Smart: An online textbook created by Scott Sheffiel. Subject include
Skeletal System, Nervous System, and Histology. Each of these areas
includes an introductory tutorial, along with short quizzes designed to
test the visitors on each topic. The site also includes a specific area
dedicated just to quizzes, and it's quite useful for teachers seeking a
way to keep students up-to-date.
July 1, 2013
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Independence
Day - Fourth of July: honors the birthday of the United States of
America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,
1776. Includes: U.S. Flag History and Facts, Declaration of Independence &
Historical Documents.
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Independence Day,
commonly known as the Fourth of July, commemorates the Continental
Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 –
History.com.
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The History of
Independence Day (Military.com)
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Independence Day (Ask.com): the American national holiday
commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Popular activities include barbequing and fireworks. Independence Day is
Wednesday, July 04, 2007 this year.
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Independence Day on
the Net (Holidays.net)
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National Constitution Center: devoted to the most powerful vision of
freedom ever expressed: the U.S. Constitution. Located on Independence
Mall in Historic Philadelphia, the birthplace of American freedom, the
Center illuminates constitutional ideals and inspires active citizenship
through a state-of-the-art museum experience, including hundreds of
interactive exhibits, films and rare artifacts; must-see feature
exhibitions…
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"I Love Liberty" - Robin Williams portrays the American flag.
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Red Skelton recites
the Pledge Of Allegiance and the meaning of same. This is a MUST
watch video! Scroll down after Pledge text.
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Fourth of July Recipes and History
(The Old Farmer's Almanac)
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Barbecue'n on The Internet: The Best Source of Barbecue Information
on the Web, offers complete and accurate information on barbecuing,
grilling and general outdoor cooking worldwide. From free newslettersto
cookbook giveaways, your complete source for outdoor cooking
information.
-
BBQ &
Grilling Recipes (Allrecipes.com): more than 1,620 trusted BBQ and
grilling recipes from appetizers, to the standard meats and burgers,
sauces and marinades, side dishes and even desserts and vegetarian
recipes.
-
Backyard BBQ Recipes - Food Network
-
Barbecue, Grilling, & Smoking Recipes (Yahoo.com)
-
Grilling Recipes: (Ask.com) - BBQ, Grilled Ribs, Chicken,
Steak, Seafood…BBQ
Recipes…Hamburger
Recipes…Chicken
Recipes…Apple
Pie Recipes…Potato
Salad Recipes…Macaroni
Salad Recipes.
-
Grilling Recipes and Tips
(The Old Farmers’ Almanac): Outdoor
cooking may be the best way to prepare food. Here are some great
grilling tips and recipes.
-
Recipes for Barbecue Sauce
June 24, 2013
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HealthCare.gov: Take health care into your own hands; find out how
the Affordable Care Act affects you. Get the answers at HealthCare.gov.
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Wingclips – Movie clips that illustrate and inspire: Now you can
view inspirational movie clips from many of your favorite films. These
WingClips™ can also be downloaded to use in your school, church or other
organization. Search by Movie Title, Scripture, Category, of Theme.
June 19, 2013
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George Washington's Mount Vernon - Digital Encyclopedia. Drawing on
a range of primary sources, this project brings together hundreds of
entries divided into over a dozen topics, including Agriculture,
American Revolution, American West, Family, Military, Personal,
Presidency, and more.
June 13, 2013
June 12, 2013
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Aquatic Food Webs (NOAA Education Resources): This collection
contains a variety of multimedia, lesson plans, data, activities, and
information to help students better understand the interconnectedness of
food webs and the role of humans in that web.
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PDF to Excel Conversion Online: Do you need to convert your PDFs to
Excel spreadsheets? Use free online PDF converter to easily turn your
PDFs into re-usable, fully editable .xls spreadsheets.
June 10, 2013
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Howjsay.com: A
free online Talking Dictionary of English Pronunciation. There are
currently 164204 entries in the dictionary.
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"Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb" (USCCB): To support
parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage parish prayers
for – and recognition of – the precious gift of the child in the womb,
and to foster respect for human life within society. Other
Blessings: Blessing of a Monument to the Unborn and Order for the
Blessing of Parents Before Childbirth.
June 4, 2013
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TeamViewer (free for non-commercial use): The friendly All-In-One
solution for Remote Maintenance, Support, Remote Access and Home Office.
Simple, fast and secure over the Internet. Remote control any computer
or Mac over the internet within seconds, or use TeamViewer for online
meetings. TeamView Remote Control
brochure.
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The Career Toolbox: The Guide for Educators. Education careers
require extensive training, some certifications, and boundless
creativity – especially now that technology grows more and more
important in the 21st century classroom. Check programs for Blackboard
certification; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; The
New York Institute of Technology’s 15-credit certification focusing on
21st century teaching skills; Google Teacher Academy, and more.
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Mitosis: Learn
about the process of cell division by directly interacting with the
cell. You'll have a glossary of relevant definitions at your fingertips,
and you can listen to a recording that describes mitosis while you
follow along in the text. Best of all, Mitosis is a free app for your
iPhone or iPod touch.
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Herbarium Collections Catalog - University of Florida: Contains over
450,000 specimens in the vascular plant and bryophyte and lichen
collections. Currently, over 55,000 of these specimens are available on
this searchable database.
May 29, 2013
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Science Education: Research & Training (National Institutes of Health).
This NIH website offers helpful science education resources for
young people from the elementary grades to college. Front and center
here is the Featured Site, which might at any given visit contain an
interactive exploration of the human eye, a series of pages on
environmental health designed for children, or another science-related
gem. Scrolling down, visitors will find the Resources for Educators
area.
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The Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) offers a
fine range of educational materials for educators hoping to build their
students' "understanding of the core ideas in climate and energy
science."
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Converseen: an open source image converter and resizer that supports
more than 100 image formats. Converseen allows you to convert, resize,
rotate and flip automatically an unlimited number of images. It can
process more than one image with one mouse click!
May 24, 2013
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Memorial Day (USA.gov): a federal holiday observed the last Monday
in May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military
service. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local
time.
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Memorial Day (History Channel): Officially observed on
Monday,
May 27, 2013. The holiday which falls on the last Monday of May,
honors the men and women who died while serving in the American
military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years
following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
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Memorial Day (InfoPlease.com).
Barbecue'n on The Internet: The Best Source of Barbecue Information
on the Web, offers complete and accurate information on barbecuing,
grilling and general outdoor cooking worldwide. From free newslettersto
cookbook giveaways, your complete source for outdoor cooking
information.
-
BBQ &
Grilling Recipes (Allrecipes.com): more than 1,620 trusted BBQ and
grilling recipes from appetizers, to the standard meats and burgers,
sauces and marinades, side dishes and even desserts and vegetarian
recipes.
-
Backyard BBQ Recipes - Food Network
-
Barbecue, Grilling, & Smoking Recipes (Yahoo.com)
-
Grilling Recipes: (Ask.com) - BBQ, Grilled Ribs, Chicken,
Steak, Seafood…BBQ
Recipes…Hamburger
Recipes …Chicken
Recipes…Apple
Pie Recipes…Potato
Salad Recipes…Macaroni
Salad Recipes.
-
Grilling Recipes and Tips (The Old Farmers’ Almanac): Outdoor
cooking may be the best way to prepare food. Here are some great
grilling tips and recipes.
-
Over 550
Barbeque & Grilling Recipes!
-
Recipes for Barbecue Sauce
May 23, 2013
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The H.O.P.E. Foundation for a Better Tomorrow – Helping Other
People Excel. The foundation works to reach out to young
people, young leaders, educators and coaches to help promote positive
development opportunities and initiatives. "We have an obligation to
help raise the quality of life for others. We have a responsibility to
help life up the human condition. We have a duty to help improve the
human experience." ~Frank DiCocco, founder.
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Better World Books: Library Discards & Donations. Offers a no cost
program to help you manage your discarded and donated books. We make the
most of your books by selling them on one of 53 channels and sharing the
proceeds with you and one of our nonprofit literacy programs.
May 21, 2013
May 20, 2013
May 16, 2013
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"Take Back Your Kids: How to Teach and Get Respect" by William J.
Doherty, Excellence & Ethics (Winter/Spring, 2013): 1-4 (CERC). "We are
facing an epidemic of insecure parenting. We may now have the most
child-sensitive generation of parents the world has ever known and – the
most confused and insecure.…"
PDF version.
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The Learning Brain - Neuroscience. Topics covered include brain
structure, neurons and the nervous system, human senses and movement,
learning and memory, diseases of the nervous system, and the effects of
drugs on the brain and body.
May 15, 2013
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2nd Fortnight for Freedom (USCCB) – June 21 - July 4:
Consists of national and local efforts to educate Americans on
challenges to religious liberty both at home and abroad. It will take
place from June 21 – the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St.
Thomas More – to July 4, Independence Day. Includes Prayer for the
Protection of Religious Liberty.
May 10, 2013
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U.S. Army Center of Military History: First-time visitors may wish
to start at the Medal of Honor area, which provides some detailed
information about this most celebrated award, along with its recipients.
Visitors shouldn't leave without looking over The Green Books series.
This series covers all aspects of the Army's involvement in World War
II; titles include "The War in the Pacific," "The Middle East Theater,"
and "The Technical Services."
May 8, 2013
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Places to Visit in Assisi: Here’s a check list of favorite
attractions when visiting Assisi, Italy – Basilica di San Francesco, San
Damiano, St. Mary of the Angels, The Porziuncula, the Carceri, Santa
Chiara, Sanctuary of RivoTorto, San Rufino, Chiesa Nuova, Santa Maria
sopra Minerva (aka Roman Temple of Minerva), and more.
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DrugDangers.com: a single resource for everything related to
defective medical devices and drugs in order to promote education and
awareness for victims, their families, and the general public…, and to
advocate for a greater awareness of the dangers of multiple drugs and
devices that are still in use today.
May 7, 2013
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Consumer.Data.gov – Smart Disclosure Data: These federal datasets
contain a wealth of information to help consumers make important choices
and drive innovative consumer products and services - either from
information in a single dataset or by combining data from more than one
place. Local data on environmental quality, for example, could be
combined with data on housing and rental prices to help consumers decide
where to live.
May 6, 2013
May 3, 2013
May 2, 2013
May 1, 2013
April 30, 2013
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"Common Errors in English Usage" by Paul Brians (Emeritus Professor
of English Washington State University): This is not a site dealing with
grammar in general. Here we’re concerned only with deviations from the
standard use of English as judged by sophisticated users such as
professional writers, editors, teachers, and literate executives and
personnel officers.
April 29, 2013
April 25, 2013
April 22, 2013
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Earth Day – April 22, 2013 (Earth Day Network): The first
Earth Day began on April 22, 1970. All of EDN’s activities, whether
greening schools or promoting green economic policies at home and
abroad, inform and energize populations so they will act to secure a
healthy future for themselves and their children.
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Dry-All for Smartphones: Dries all phones to 0% humidity - Recovers
wet Smartphones in as little as 6 hours - Guaranteed to dry all wet
smart phones.
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Math Worksheets Land: Over 6,000 Printable Math Worksheets for all
grade levels. The largest and most comprehensive K-12 math worksheets
site aligned directly to the core curriculum.
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Wit and Wisdom of Nasreddin Hodja (variously Nasrudin, Nasrettin,
etc.): a legendary folk character in the Middle East and Central Asia,
portrayed as a wise fool, clever simpleton, or instructive prankster.
About 400 handwritten manuscripts that narrate anecdotes demonstrating
his quick wit and wisdom have survived.
April 19, 2013
April 17, 2013
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Disability.gov: U.S. federal government website for comprehensive
information on disability programs and services in communities
nationwide. The site links to more than 14,000 resources from federal,
state and local government agencies; academic institutions; and
nonprofit organizations.
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The Autoimmune Disabilities Guide for Moms
April 16, 2013
April 10, 2013
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Varsity Tutors Practice Tests: a comprehensive suite of completely
free practice tests, flashcards, and questions of the day for
standardized tests and academic subjects of all levels – ACT, AP, CLEP,
GED, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, SAT and other levels.
April 9, 2013
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The Stem for Life Foundation (SFLF): A non-partisan,
non-denominational, not-for-profit organization devoted to raising
public awareness of adult stem cell therapies and supporting adult stem
cell research, development, and storage.
April 5, 2013
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Insects.org:
"Studying Earth's Most Diverse Organisms." Aims to help you really see
insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how
intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures.
April 3, 2013
March 28, 2013
March 27, 2013
March 25, 2013
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Holy Week 2013 (The Vatican):
Includes homilies, audiences, meditations
from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
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Holy Week: Easter Triduum - Mass of the Lord's Supper, Good Friday's
Passion of the Lord, Holy Saturday, & its summit in the Easter Vigil.
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Questions on the
Paschal Triduum: USCCB Committee on Divine Worship
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Way of the Cross Meditations: Vatican archive of Good Friday Meditations
and prayers.
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Resources for Lent (USCCB): The three traditional pillars of Lenten
observance are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Check out More Resources
for Lent in the right hand column.
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Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE): Every year, SCORE
volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and
achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering
at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with
fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the
next generation of entrepreneurs in your community.
March 19, 2013
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Sports Concussion Toolkit: The American Academy of Neurology has the
following resources available on sports concussion for physicians,
coaches, parents, and athletes.
March 15, 2013
March 14, 2013
March 8, 2013
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Office of Science: Discovery & Innovation (U.S. Dept. Energy).
Browse through recent stories that address nanoscience's role in
creating "lithium-air" batteries and efforts to recycle waste heat into
electricity. Also includes a fascinating area called Brief Science
Highlights, profiles of work on drug discovery aided by supercomputers
and the quest for new desalination technology. The site is rounded out
by a section called Small Business Innovation Research and Small
Business Technology Transfer Highlights.
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Laboratory Safety Videos – UC-San Diego: Designed for use in
academic settings, these short and informative videos provide a wealth
of information. Currently there are twelve videos on the site and they
include "Flash Chromatography 101," "Basic Fume Hood Air Flow and
Operation," and "How to Handle Pyrophoric Reagents." One of the more fun
videos here is "The Periodic Table of Videos," which offers a brief
video on each of the elements.
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National Museum of Natural History: Lesson Plans & Classroom Resources.
The National Museum of Natural History has a myriad of exciting
resources for those who wish to help young people learn about natural
history. On the site, visitors can make their way through three
sections: Lesson Plans, Web-based Student Activities, and Resources for
Teachers & Classrooms.
March 6, 2013
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Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics (Wellcome Library). An
online research resource for the history of genetics, including
digitised books and archives from the Wellcome Library and partner
institutions.
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WikiCancel: the
goal is to make canceling a subscription, contract, or account easier
by increasing the accessibility of this information. Lists the steps to
delete your online accounts, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter,
cancel contracts with companies, such as Sprint, Comcast, and LA
Fitness, and unsubscribe from emails from sites like Groupon and
LivingSocial.
March 5, 2013
February 28, 2013
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Quotes Mother Teresa Did Not Say or Write…Check out quotes falsely
attributed to Mother Teresa and significantly paraphrased versions or
personal interpretations of statements that are not her authentic words.
February 26, 2013
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"A Reason To Win – The Only Disability in Life is a Bad Attitude":
Matthew Jeffers, a senior acting major at Towson University in Maryland
wrote a letter to the Baltimore Ravens, his favorite NFL team. It was a
perspective of his struggles with Skeletal Dysplasia, in relation to the
struggles of winning a Super Bowl, with the ultimate lesson that, "Life
is not fair," it doesn't care about feeling sorry for yourself or
self-pity.
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Emotional Health of Athletes and Coaches in Sport - Part 1:
Interview with Assistant Professor Benjamin Houltberg from Indiana
University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW);
Part 2 of interview with Assistant Professor Houltberg.
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Science of Innovation (National Science Foundation): This eleven
part series, created by the NSF, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
and NBC Learn, explores the science of innovation. Narrated by
newscaster Ann Curry, each segment is approximately five minutes.
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The Ultimate Stain Removal Guide (Maids.com): House Cleaning &
Tackling Life’s Toughest Stains, i.e., blood, candle wax, cat/dog urine,
coffee, grass, grease, gum, ink, lipstick, marker, and more.
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Manage My
Life (Sears): Unique combination of tools and services for helping
you manage your life – online product manuals, timely email reminders,
free advice from experts, step-by-step projects, material calculators,
troubleshooting guides, home service scheduling and more.
-
Bankers' Almanac Banking Dictionary: a glossary of key banking
words/phrases and terms.
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Retirement Planning Resources (Annuity FYI): Includes Retirement
Planning, Social Security, Railroad Retirement, Individual Retirement
Accounts (IRAs), Rollovers, Early Withdrawals, IRS Guidance, State
Taxation, Pensions, Annuities & Life Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid,
Long Term Care, and more.
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Pilot Weather & Standard Briefing Resources: Useful sites for
aviation weather and flight planning.
-
Center for Copyright Information: Online copyright infringement
(also called online piracy) has become a serious and growing problem.
The Center for Copyright Information (CCI) was formed to educate
consumers about the importance of copyright protection and to offer
information about online copyright infringement. Our goal is to
alleviate confusion and help Internet users find legal ways to enjoy the
digital content they love.
February 21, 2013
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Resources On The Papacy: Catechesis on the papacy is an integral
part of understanding Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign as Bishop
of Rome, Successor to Peter. To assist with this, the Archdiocese of
Washington has created catechetical materials and resources for use in
parishes, schools and religious education programs. These resources have
been created to support the work of pastors, teachers, catechists, youth
ministers, RCIA leaders and homeschool families. Materials are in
English and Spanish.
February 20, 2013
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Examination of Conscience – for Teenagers by Deacon Douglas
McManaman
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Battery University™: Offers hands-on battery information to
engineers, educators, media, students and battery users alike. The
tutorials evaluate the advantages and limitations of battery
chemistries, advise on best battery choice and suggest ways to extend
battery life.
February 18, 2013
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Excellent resources for
health care professionals. The materials are divided into a dozen
sections, including Clinical Practice Guidelines, Heart, Vascular & Lung
Diseases, Sleep Disorders, Blood Diseases and Resources.
February 13, 2013
February 12, 2013
February 11, 2013
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Ash Wednesday
(CatholicCulture): includes the rules for fasting and abstinence.
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Lenten Season (USCCB):
Ash Wednesday, February
13, 2013.
Includes Lenten resources for families and parishes.
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Lent 2013 - Pope Benedict XVI:
compilation of Holy Father's teachings & resources for celebrating the
liturgical season.
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Lenten Calendar -
EWTN:
daily devotional meditations for each day of the Lent.
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Lent – Christian Reflection: A Series in Faith and Ethics (Baylor
University/The Center for Christian Ethics). Includes Study Guides and
Lesson Plans.
February 8, 2013
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Stay Safe
Online: powered by National Cyber Security Alliance to educate and
empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at
home, work, and school, protecting the technology individuals use, the
networks they connect to, and our shared digital assets.
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Direct Textbook – Find Books Fast, Find Books for Less. Helping
students search the best online bookstores for price and availability
since 2002.
February 6, 2013
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Doctrinal Homily Outlines for the Year of Faith: A free service for
homilists and others who would like to review the liturgical readings
for each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation during the Year of Faith.
They are offered in outline form and follow a three-part template:
central idea, doctrine, and practical application.
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Web2.0calc: a fantastic scientific-based calculator that is
available only on the web. It's simple to use, easy to understand, and
functions like nobody's business.
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Valentine's Day Recipes: Desserts, Dinner, Cookies, Breakfast. More
Valentine's Day recipes.
February 5, 2013
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Synagoga Judaica (Juden-schül) by Johannes Buxtorf. A
Christian’s observations scrupulously documenting the customs and
society of German Jewry in the early 1600s. Newly translated and
annotated in English by Alan D. Corré.
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How Does the Government Work? "When the founding fathers designed
the United States government they considered how they would make sure
that it would work well. The first goal was to design a government that
would not be unfair."
February 4, 2013
January 24, 2013
January 23, 2013
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Skills and Strategies for Web Researching: Before the Internet was
invented, academic research was largely restricted to library books,
journals, or personal accounts.…We are fortunate today to have such
tremendous resources at our fingertips, but it is important to know how
to use it correctly.…The key is in knowing where to look for reliable
resources, and weeding out good content from bad.
January 18, 2013
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ScholarAdvisor.com: educational portal developed for students by
students. Contains thorough guides on how to write essays; assistance
for formatting and structuring essays in addition to providing
essay-writing tips, describing essay types, giving essay topics, and
providing essay samples; information about essays, plagiarism, grammar,
and spell checkers. Also caters to fresh graduates who are looking for
their first job by providing resume-writing tips and tools as well as
job interview advice.
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GetBodySmart: This remarkable online textbook was created by McGraw
Hill Higher Education. The site contains eleven subject areas: Overview
of Human Body Systems | Skeletal System | Muscle Tissue Physiology |
Muscular System | Nervous System | Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System |
Respiratory System | Urinary System | Histology | Anatomy and Physiology
Quizzes.
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The Earth Science World Image Bank: a service provided by the
American Geosciences Institute (AGI). This Image Bank is designed to
provide quality geoscience images to the public, educators, and the
geoscience community.
Resources for Educators.
January 17, 2013
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CollageMaker: A free online service which allows you to create
wonderful collages online in a few steps and you can download the
collage to your desktop. There are various templates available for you
to customize.
-
CDBurnerXP – A Great Burning Tool For CDs DVDs, Blu-Rays & ISOs
[Windows]. A free application to burn CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and HD-DVDs
on essentially all relevant versions of Windows, including Windows 8.
It’s one of the best tools for the job.
January 16, 2013
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Resources for The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Jan.
18-25, 2013. Jointly prepared and published by The Pontifical
Council for Promoting Christian Unity The Commission on Faith and Order
of the World Council of Churches.
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Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage (USCCB) –
January
19-27, 2013. On January 22nd and January 25th our nation will
remember the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Includes Blessings of
pro-life pilgrims, and Closing Eucharistic Holy Hour.
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Liturgical Resources for Prayer During a Crisis (USCCB): Resources
useful for anyone charged with organizing prayer services or the liturgy
during a time of crisis. Excerpts from the Book of Blessings.
-
Lesson Planning Articles (LessonPlanet): Timely and inspiring
curriculum planning and teaching ideas and strategies that you can apply
in your own classroom. These articles are written by experienced
Pre-K-12 teachers and provide you with useful links to lesson plans that
have been reviewed by our teacher team.
January 15, 2013
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Healthline's Symptom
Checker: provides a comprehensive overview of the symptoms of
thousands of health conditions for individuals and/or their loved ones.
Healthline is HON certified and all information has been reviewed for
medical accuracy by an MD.
-
Learn Chemistry: Chemistry Resources for Teachers. The Royal Society
of Chemistry has created this most useful website to help teachers and
students of chemistry learn about the field via interactive experiments,
diagrams, animations, and so on. The site includes over 3,300 resources.
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Learning Math: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability (Annenberg
Media group). Provides teachers with materials to teach data analysis,
statistics, and probability. The materials here are organized around the
content standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
The focus is on introducing these concepts as an integrated
problem-solving process.
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Depression Health Center - WebMD:
Recovering from depression takes time and effort. It's important to
keep working closely with your doctor and therapist. You need to
keep taking your medicine as prescribed, finding ways to manage
stress, and avoiding triggers that may have contributed to your
depression before.
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Your Paintings – BBC: aims to show the entire UK national collection
of oil paintings, the stories behind the paintings, and where to see
them for real. It is made up of paintings from thousands of museums and
other public institutions around the country.
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"How The Pros Do It: Avoiding Embarrassment & Delivering Perfect
Presentations" (MakeUseof.com). Public speaking and presentations is
an art. So what makes the perfect presentation? Well, there isn't just
one thing that you must do, but a collaboration of things.
-
Steubenville Facts blog: Sponsored by the City of Steubenville and
the Steubenville Police Department. The goal of this site is to
disseminate the most accurate information about a recent case involving
sexual assault charges pending against two juveniles in Steubenville
(Jefferson County Juvenile Court Case Numbers 2012-DL138 and 2012-139).
City officials will update the site as new information becomes
available.
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Prepare For Emergencies Now - Dept. of Homeland Security (Ready.gov)
January 3, 2013
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Royal Institution's Christmas Lectures: Demonstration-packed,
fun-filled science events for young people. Started by Michael Faraday
in 1825, they are now broadcast on UK television every Christmas and
have formed part of the British Christmas tradition for generations.
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