December 21, 2015

• Synod of Bishops on the Family – final Relatio: "The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the Contemporary World." The text of the final Relatio of the Synod of Bishops presented to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, at the close of the 14th ordinary general assembly (4th - 25th October 2015).

December 18, 2015

• Christmas Cookie and Baking Recipes: All the recipes you will need for dinners, pies, cakes, breads, fudge – all your Christmas baking needs.
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories Recipe Index: Adventures in cooking and baking. Browse through the recipe categories to find something tasty.

December 15, 2015

• Harvard Writing Project: Writing Guides. Free and downloadable writing guides are valuable resources for high school and university educators working with students who need help bringing their composition skills to the next level. There are four principal types of writing guides: for disciplines or interdisciplinary programs, for specific courses, for specific genres of writing, such as senior theses, for General Education courses.
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Promoting a public health approach to suicide prevention. A federally funded resource that adheres to the Surgeon General recommended National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
• Wonderpolis – National Center for Families Learning: This site "walks the line between formal and informal education," creating experiences that highlight that "wonder is for everyone." Readers may like to begin by scouting the homepage, where they will find some recent wonders…such as How Do Hearing Aids Work? and Do Snakes Have Ears? Selecting one of these wonders calls up a page with erudite answers.

December 11, 2015

• Year of Mercy Resources – The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions: Includes Introduction to Year of Mercy, Holy Door, Liturgy Preparation Aid for the Seasons of Advent and Christmas, Official Rites for the Opening of the Holy Door and the Closing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Advent/Christmas Prep Aid.
• Best Advent Ever™ Rediscover Mercy: join Matthew Kelly and other leading Catholic voices of our time on a life-changing journey through Advent.
  • The corporal works of mercy are concerned primarily with meeting the physical needs of others.
  • The spiritual works of mercy are designed to meet the spiritual needs of others.
• Crash Course: the gold standard of educational videos. The production quality of its animations is amazing, and the topics range from economics, to astronomy, and from the U.S. Government, to World History, and more! These videos are legitimate educational materials used in schools all over the United States – and for good reason. They’re well-made, they’re insightful, they’re interesting, and best of all, they’re fun.

December 10, 2015

• The Year of Mercy blog - Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Featuring articles, homilies, messages and pastoral resources for celebrating the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.
• "Living the Year of Mercy" by Emily Stimpson, OSV Newsweekly, 12/2/2015. Nine practical suggestions to help you walk more virtuously through the jubilee year.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum: All of the former president's speeches are available online for the first time. The archive includes more than 46,000 pages of drafts, reading copies and transcripts. The library's complete collection of audio recordings of FDR is also available online for the first time.

December 9, 2015

• 54 Ways to Be Merciful During the Jubilee Year of Mercy (ALETEIA): Practicing mercy in our lives actually does take practice. "Try randomly selecting one each week and putting it into practice. (We gave you two extra; mix them up!)"
• "Whether mercy can be attributed to God?", St. Thomas Aquinas, (Summa Theologica, First Part, Question 21, Article 3): I answer that, Mercy is especially to be attributed to God, as seen in its effect, but not as an affection of passion. In proof of which it must be considered that a person is said to be merciful [misericors], as being, so to speak, sorrowful at heart [miserum cor]; being affected with sorrow at the misery of another as though it were his own.
• "Gender theory"|"Gender ideology" – Select Teaching Resources: Marriage Unique for a Reason, an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has published a seven-page summary of Catholic teaching on gender theory and gender ideology. Intended to be "helpful for educational purposes in the pastoral and public policy context," includes quotations from Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, St. John Paul II, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and documents of the Roman Curia and US bishops.

December 7, 2015

• ACE Fitness Programs: Check out workouts, fitness programs, exercise library.
• Guide to Herbal Remedies (MedlinePlus): Herbal remedies are plants used like a medicine. People use herbal remedies to help prevent or cure disease.…Herbals are not regulated or tested like medicines. How can you know what you are getting and if it is useful? This guide can help you choose and use herbals safely.

December 3, 2015

• Vatican Radio The Jubilee Year of Mercy resources: Features section on The Jubilee in the Vatican, The World, Papal The Doors of Mercy, Papal Gestures of Mercy, The Works of Mercy, Justice and Mercy, Mercy and Lent.

December 2, 2015

• Resources Toolkit for New Teachers: The first several years, as new teachers begin to master their field, can be an overwhelming series of fits and starts, trial and error. This list of resources, compiled by the team at Edutopia, can be a helpful aid for both new educators and more experienced teachers looking for assistance with classroom management, working with parents, lesson planning, and more.

November 30, 2015

• ScienceBlogs: Virtual warehouse of science-related blogs covers a staggering range of topics, from health habits to exoplanets. Scout the site by subjects, which include Life Science, Physical Science, Environment, Humanities, Education, Politics, Medicine, Brain & Behavior, Technology, Information Science.
• Accountable Journalism: more than 400 searchable codes of ethics from media outlets around the world. According to the site, "it is important to recognize the value of media codes not just for traditional reporters, but for anyone using the mass social media tools and who are regularly committing acts of journalism."
• Cambridge English: Resources for Teachers. For teachers of English as a Second Language, the Cambridge English offers resources based on the organization's 100-plus years of helping English language learners..any ESL teacher will find helpful tips in the many free sample papers, lesson plans, teacher guides, and videos.
• Resources for Observing the 43rd Anniversary of Roe V. Wade - January 22 (USCCB).

November 27, 2015

• Advent - Christmas Season: calendars, meditations, inspiration, prayers and worship resources.

November 25, 2015

• Everything Thanksgiving: Turkey prep, How to Carve, Pie Recipes, Main Dishes, Stuffing, Sides,  Desserts and Table Decorations. If it isn't listed here you will not need it.
• Everyday Diabetic Recipes: Diabetic recipes the whole family will love! Triple-tested by the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, our collection of diabetic recipes includes everything from exciting dinner dishes to simple dessert recipes. We're proud to bring you the best in diabetic cooking!
• Homiletics Resources in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
• Teaching the Faith: A resource from the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars to assist clergy in preparing homilies on doctrinal topics and themes in Catholic prayer and spirituality.
• "The Word of God: Source and Power of Preaching": Fr. Donald Senior, CP
• "Catechesis and Doctrine in Liturgical Preaching": Fr. Jeremy Driscoll, OSB

November 24, 2015

• How to Carve a Turkey (The Old Farmers’ Almanac): Get a quick refresher on how to carve the turkey before placing it on the table.
  • All About Thanksgiving by Martha Stewart: Explore 984 recipes, 118 projects, 106 articles, 118 galleries, 424 videos, and more.

November 19, 2015

• CPA Exam Guide – Dominate The CPA Exam. Free CPA Exam Coaching to help you pass the CPA exam on your FIRST try.

November 18, 2015

• "Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography". U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Includes other resources related to the pastoral response, and full text of the statement (PDF).
• The Internet and Pornography: an address by Ms. Jan Slattery and Br. Brendan Geary, FMS at a symposium for bishops and religious superiors on sexual abuse in Rome (2012).
• Help for Men and Women Struggling with Pornography Use or Addiction (For Your Marriage). Information about ministries, support groups, and resources for men and women who are looking for support to overcome pornography use and addiction, parents who want to help their children avoid pornography, filtering services to block pornography on Internet-enabled devices, a list of recommended books, and more.
• National Bible Week – November 15–21, 2015 USCCB): in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum. This year's theme, "The Bible: A Book for the Family," builds on this year's Synod of Bishops on the Family. Resources for Families, Parishes and Articles.
• How to Clean Stuff: Solutions on how to remove wax, stains, old paint; simply, how to clean just about everything you own or use?

November 17, 2015

• HealthUnify: Our mission is to bring unbiased health information to the internet.
• Off the Wagon – The National Organization of Students Against Substance Abuse: founded by students with the objective of creating a drug and alcohol free environment for students and society as a whole, and to get them back on the wagon.
  • The Real Facts about Drugs: drug information, FAQs about drugs, resources for students.
  • Rethinking Drinking: If you know someone who has dangerous or risky drinking behavior, and they are willing to accept counsel or advice from a friend, here are some resources that may help you.

November 16, 2015

• Cybersecurity Curriculum Resources – National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE): These resources from the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies provide tools for educators who are looking for ways to integrate cybersecurity into their lesson plans and classroom activities.

November 6, 2015

• RheumatoidArthritis: The Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN) is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis patients.…to know their options and fully understand their diagnosis.…to improve symptoms and quality of life.

November 5, 2015

• FactCheck.org – project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.: A nonpartisan, nonprofit "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.

November 4, 2015

• US Marine Corps 11 Leadership Principles: These 11 principles form the foundation of leadership in the Marine Corps. Living by these principles will make you a better officer. Together, they form the traits and values that define your character as a leader.
  • US Marine Corps 14 Leadership Traits: The 14 leadership traits are qualities of thought and action which, if demonstrated in daily activities, help Marines earn the respect, confidence, and loyal cooperation of other Marines. It is extremely important that you understand the meaning of each leadership trait and how to develop it, so you know what goals to set as you work to become a good leader and a good follower.

November 3, 2015

• "Preaching with the New Homiletic Directory," Connect: Uniting Word and World, Vol. 2015, Issue 4 • June – July, (LPI).

November 2, 2015

• Drugs, Herbs, and Supplements (MedlinePlus): This special section from the U.S. National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus website provides information about drugs, herbs, and supplements, including detailed material on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines.
• Web English Teacher: the best of K-12 English Language Arts teaching resources: AP & IB, Children's Literature, ENL/ESL, Grammar, Journalism, Literature (Prose), Media, Mythology/Folklore, Poetry, Reading/Literacy, Speech, Study Guides, Technology Integration, Vocabulary, Writing.

October 27, 2015

• ChemIDplus: functions as a chemical database, or dictionary, for over 400,000 chemicals. Using names, synonyms, and structures, readers may search ChemIDplus for information about select chemicals of interest.
• How Courts Work - American Bar Association (ABA): Details the intricacies of how courts in America actually work. Here readers will find four informative sections, including information about Courts and Legal Procedure, Steps in a Trial, The Human Side of Being a Judge, and Mediation. Within each section, subsections further elucidate the topic.

October 26, 2015

• Fogarty International Center: Bioethics Resources for Teachers and Students. Resources designed for teachers of bioethics can be useful to educators of both high school and college students.
• Practical Prof: Readers will find sections on Preparing to Teach, Teaching Nuts & Bolts, Observation & Feedback, Assessment, and Learners in Difficulty. Many of these resources can be used by professionals in any field. For instance, under the Observations & Feedback page, readers will find excellent tips, such as making feedback descriptive, specific, balanced, well timed, limited, and possible to implement.
• Teach.com: a comprehensive educational web resource dedicated to discovering, discussing and encouraging great teaching around the world.
• JSTOR Daily: Writers provide insight, commentary, and analysis of ideas, research, and current events, tapping into the rich scholarship on JSTOR, a digital library of more than 2,000 academic journals.
• NY Times Cooking: Browse through over 17,000 recipes organized in all sorts of categories.
• Calscape - The California Native Plant Society: Click on your location – say, Sonora – on its map of California and you are given all the plants native to your area, with color photos, by category: perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, grasses, succulents, vines, ground covers, plants that prefer sun, shade, are drought-tolerant, attract birds and butterflies, etc."
• Family Law Terms: It may be overwhelming when learning some of the technical law terms (Canadian) that relate to your situation.
• Glossary of Legal Terms: A basic guide to common Canadian legal terms. Different terms may have different meanings based on the specific area of law or the context in which they are being used.

October 23, 2015

• Medical Malpractice Center: Our mission is to increase malpractice awareness, helping individuals and families struggling through this difficult time. Our team believes that every individual who has experienced this neglect should have access to the best information and support available. Not affiliated with any legal group.

October 22, 2015

• American Diabetes Association: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
  • Diabetes Meal Plans and a Healthy Diet: The right meal plan will help you improve your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers and also help keep your weight on track.
  • Simple Steps to Preventing Diabetes (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health).
• Medical Encyclopedia (University of Maryland Medical Center): Research a Disease or Condition, Get More Out of Your Care, Understand an Emergency.
• In-Depth Patient Education Reports (University of Maryland Medical Center): Includes Articles, Images, Presentations and Videos.
• Heart-healthy diet (University of Maryland Medical Center): how to build the best diet for your heart's health.

October 21, 2015

• Traveling with medication: From how to pack your medication to what to do if you run out of medication while abroad, these tips for traveling internationally with medication will help before and during your travels…

October 16, 2015

• Physics.org: Your guide to physics on the Web. Explore a wide variety of physics sites and topics, Discover the world of physics right around you every day, Study physics with advice and tips for studying and taking exams.

October 13, 2015

• Biology of Addiction: Drugs and Alcohol Can Hijack Your Brain. NIH-funded scientists have…shown that addiction is a long-lasting and complex brain disease, and that current treatments can help people control their addictions. But even for those who've successfully quit, there's always a risk of the addiction returning, which is called relapse.

September 23, 2015

• USA Papal Visit 2015 – Schedule of Events
  • USA Papal Visit 2015 – Live Coverage: The USCCB will provide live streaming coverage of all events of the Holy Father's visit.
  • USA Papal Visit 2015 – Video On Demand: The USCCB will post video on demand soon after each event has closed.

September 21, 2015

• Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis To Cuba, the United States of America and Visit to the United Nations on the occasion of his participation at the Eighth World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia (19-28 September 2015).

September 18, 2015

• Physics Girl: Start with the Popular Videos section of the home page. Moving on, readers will also find a well-stocked archive of YouTube videos exploring questions such as "Why is the universe flat?" and "What's the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?" Teachers and educators will particularly enjoy the Education section of the website, replete with Educational Video Topics, links to Other Awesome Physics YouTube Channels…
• Answers.com: Empowers consumers with the authoritative and trustworthy information they need to make better-informed decisions. Topics include: Tech, Lifestyle, Food, Health, Home & Garden, Exercise, Sports, and much more.

September 17, 2015

• The Teacher's Guide to Using YouTube in the Classroom: A completely free resource this huge and varied has nearly endless potential for the classroom. Here are some ideas and suggestions to get you started. YouTube has over 10 million videos tagged as educational, many of them submitted by fellow teachers.
• Codecademy - School Computer Science Curriculum: Teaching beginners to code in HTML, Python, Java, and other languages. Readers will find eight interactive lessons dedicated to HTML Basics, another eight explicating CSS, and a full 36 lessons orbiting the complexities of Python.
• Understanding September 11: The month of September has become synonymous with commemorations of the September 11th attacks, which were the largest attacks on American soil since Pearl Harbor. This site from Scholastic offers over 30 lessons plans, activities, news stories, videos, and book lists "to help students comprehend the 9/11 attacks and their lasting impact on the United States and the world.
• How to Build a Website or Blog (Step-by-step Guide for Beginners): Building a website doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, you'll be able to get a working website in only 5 minutes.

September 2, 2015

• "Care for God’s Creation" – CST 101: the first of a seven-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, designed to be an introduction to this body of thought with notable Catholics reflecting on each of the teachings.…The video series is co-sponsored by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). All videos will be posted on CRS’ YouTube channel.
• Nursing Home Safety: A Family Guide to Safety in Illinois Nursing Homes. Clicking "Select a Chapter" in the top right corner has a drop-down menu with a number of topics concerning finding the appropriate nursing home, including a useful check-off list. The information can be helpful for those outside of the State of Illinois as well.

August 27, 2015

• National Bible Week, November 15-21 – "The Bible: A Book for the Family/ La Biblia: Un Libro para la Familia" (USCCB): One way for families to live out the frequent exhortations Pope Francis . . . of fostering love for God's Word in the family is to participate in National Bible Week this November, which will mark the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s Dei Verbum. Includes English and Spanish resources for the family, the parish, articles an key documents on Sacred Scripture.
• Pope Francis’ 2015 Visit to the USA website (USCCB): Pope Francis made his intention to travel to the United States for the 2015 World Meeting of Families.

August 25, 2015

• ChemMatters Magazine – American Chemical Society: Specifically designed for chemistry teachers and students, but anyone with an interest in chemistry will find plenty of fascinating material on the website. Educators may want to begin with the Teacher's Guide section.
• 10 Helpful Online Resources for Improving Public Speaking Skills: Articles, videos, and podcasts that provide tips and advice to help you reduce your anxiety and become a better presenter, gathered together by the Graduate School at the University of Notre Dame.
• Background Burner: For anyone who has tried to remove the background from a downloaded image with Photoshop, Background Burner may come as somewhat of a revelation. In fact, what was once a labor intensive and time consuming process can now be accomplished in minutes. First, upload the image you'd like to separate from its background. The app will then take less than a minute to try to to remove the background. Much of the time, the image it offers is perfectly clipped. However, if the uploaded image was complex, users may use the interface to touch up the image. When finished, the completed image may then be downloaded as a JPG with a white background or as a PNG with a transparent background.

August 20, 2015

• Useful Science: Reports and scientific papers covering creativity, education, fitness, happiness, health, nutrition, parenting, productivity, sleep and usefulness.

August 18, 2015

• Recalls.gov: To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.

August 17, 2015

• Random Useful Websites: Discover Your Next Favorite Tool
• ReadWriteThink: provides educators, parents, and afterschool professionals with access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials.
• Catechetical Sunday 2015 – September 20th.Theme is "Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person." Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.
• Vatican’s Pavilion at the Expo Milan 2015: The theme of the Universal Exhibition taking place in Milan is Feeding the Planet. Energy for Life. The theme of the Holy See Pavilion is Not by bread alone. It also has a video tour of the Holy See's Pavilion.
• "Pope Francis, the Encyclical Laudato Si, Ethics, and Existential Risk" by Brian Patrick Green, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. The encyclical, on the environment and humanity's relationship with the natural world, is worth exploring for those interested in global catastrophic and existential risks (GCE-risks) because the particular environmental problems the Pope discusses are placed in the general context of the many GCE-risks that humanity faces.

August 13, 2015

• The Ocean - National Geographic: Ocean Stories, Ocean Life, Protecting the Ocean, Underwater Exploration, Photos, Pristine Seas.
• Hymnary: a comprehensive index of hymns and hymnals.

August 5, 2015

• Annenberg Classroom: Resources for Excellent Civics Education. This site starts with a well-informed curriculum about the American Constitution and its amendments, and then links those topics to daily civics news, student discussions, and a host of other interactive, ever-developing current events-based education. On the site, readers may like to start with the Knowledge section, which is divided into The Constitution, The Congress, The Presidency, The Courts, and State & Local.
• Teachers & Writers Magazine - Teaching Creative Writing, Educating the Imagination: Online periodical published by the Teachers & Writers Collaborative, a group that "seeks to educate the imagination" through publications, workshops, and other literary arts resources. Visitoremay scout the Essays & Articles, which are professionally composed and tend to focus on the intersection between literary creation and imaginative education. The Student Writing section is chock full of student essays, poems, and stories from around the country.
• OLogy: The American Museum of Natural History. The Museum's Science Website For Kids: find out about fossils, the universe, animals, and much more!
  • Zoology: the Zoology section of the American Museum of Natural History's OLogy website is a goldmine of resources.

August 4, 2015

• Calendar for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016. The Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization has published a calendar of "Great Events with Pope Francis" which will take place during the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy.
• Writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei: Reflections on Christian life and a search tool for quick access to writings.

July 27, 2015

• Photography Tips: The Internet’s #1 Guide to Better Photography. Tips, tricks & techniques to improve your photography.

July 24, 2015

• The Difference Between Counseling and Spiritual Direction by Allison Ricciardi.
  • Spiritual Direction 101: Spiritual Direction vs. Counseling by Teresa Blythe
  • Counseling vs. Spiritual Direction by Rebecca Fuller (Seattle Christian Counseling)
  • Spiritual Direction Guide: The John Paul II Center for Lifelong Faith and Ministry Formation, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
  • What Are the Key Characteristics of Good Spiritual Direction? by Father John Bartunek, LC, Catholic Spiritual Direction
  • Preparing for Spiritual Direction by Father John Bartunek, LC, Catholic Spiritual Direction

July 22, 2015

• Understanding Shakespeare: a collaborative project between JSTOR Labs and the Folger Shakespeare Library. A research tool that allows students, educators and scholars to use the text of Shakespeare’s plays to quickly navigate into the scholarship written about them – line by line. Users simply click next to any line of text in a play and relevant articles from the JSTOR archive immediately load.
• A Church in Dialogue – Catholics and Muslims in Canada: Believers and Citizens in Society. Canada's bishops pamphlet on Catholic-Muslim relationship considers history and main teachings of Islam, state of interreligious dialog, and suggestions for the faithful.
• Basic Catholic Prayers (EWTN): Prayers to Jesus, Marian Prayers, Prayers of the Saints, Devotions, novenas and litanies.
• Faith and Athletics Blog: Creating the Intersection of Faith and Athletics

July 10, 2015

• 4th of July Fireworks - Steubenville, OH: Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, © July 2015.

July 9, 2015

• 7 Tips for Creating Professional PowerPoint Templates

July 2, 2015

• 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.
  • The History of Independence Day (Military.com)
  • Independence Day on the Net (Holidays.net)
  • 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.
  • "I Love Liberty": Robin Williams portrays the American flag.
  • Red Skelton recites the Pledge Of Allegiance and the meaning of same. This is a MUST watch video!
  • God Bless The U.S.A by Lee Greenwood
• 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 newsletters to cookbook giveaways, your complete source for outdoor cooking information.
• BBQ & Grilling Recipes (Allrecipes): 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
  • Grilling Central: Grilling and Summer Recipes from Food Network.
• Barbecue, Grilling, & Smoking Recipes (Yahoo)
• Classic Beef Brisket - Yankee Magazine
  • Asian Spiced Stovetop Brisket - Yankee Magazine
• Grilling Recipes: (Ask) - 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.
• Hot Dog Sauce Recipes (Google): Including Coney Island Chili, A&W Chili Dog Sauce Recipe, Michigan Chili Dog Sauce, and more.
  • Texas Weiner Sauce recipes (Google). The Texas weiner was created in Paterson, NJ circa 1920 and in Altoona, PA in 1918 originally called Texas Hot Weiners (Wikipedia).
  • Top Burger & Hot Dog Recipes: Food Network.

June 29, 2015

• Catholic Church Teaching On Marriage (USCCB): Includes Documents and Statements of the USCCB, Catechism of the Catholic Church, II Vatican Council, Popes, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Pontifical Council for the Family, Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, and Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.

June 26, 2015

• Build Your Own Blog: to serve people and online businesses searching for a smooth blog setup that points them in the direction of long term success.
  • Step 1: the Basics of Starting a Blog (BuildYourOwnBlog).
  • How to Start Any Type of Blog: A Step by Step Dummy Proof Guide (BuildYourOwnBlog).
  • Learn Wordpress video guides: 30 videos on anything you want to know using the popular blogging platform (BuildYourOwnBlog)
  • Blog Post Idea Generator: for anyone struggling with the "writers block" (BuildYourOwnBlog).

June 22, 2015

• Cell Biology Animation: provides dynamic insight into the lives of cells. Readers may select from just under two dozen categories, including Amino Acids, DNA, Mitosis, and many others. Each section harbors a new activity that explains an aspect of how cells work.
• Legal Information Institute - Supreme Court: This archive is an excellent and frequently updated database concerning the activities of the U.S. Supreme Court. Readers may like to start with the Most Recent Decisions. Selecting any case navigates to a page featuring the Syllabus, Opinion, Concurrences, and Dissents of the Supreme Court's most recent deliberations.
• Create a Resume Template with Microsoft Word: Creating a resume that specifically targets the needs of a particular job posting – but rewriting it from scratch can be a time-consuming process. Instead, use this guide to create a template that can act as a foundation for any job you might want to apply for…all that's left is to add in the specifics when it's time to send it off to a prospective employer.
• Barewalls Posters and Prints: Motivational Posters, Art Prints, Framed Art and more.

June 19, 2015

• Encyclical Laudato Si' – Pope Francis: On the Care of Our Common Home. Focused on the idea of 'integral ecology', connecting care of the natural world with justice for the poorest and most vulnerable people. Encyclical - download PDF.
  • Laudato Si': a Press Guide to the New Encyclical. A useful guide for an initial reading of the Encyclical. It will help you to grasp the overall development and identify the basic themes.
  • Business Insights from Laudato Si' Dr. Carolyn Woo, CEO and President, Catholic Relief Services and former dean, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame. "Business must focus on the creative elements of technology, but always linked to humility and service."

June 17, 2015

• Breaking Muscle: experienced professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive strength and conditioning, and mind/body wellness programs.
  • Strength & Conditioning (Breaking Muscle): includes instructional videos and program guidelines.

June 15, 2015

• Catholic Church Teaching on Environmental Stewardship – the Vatican will release Pope Francis' highly anticipated encyclical letter "Laudato Si': On the Care of Our Common Home." Find resources on the topic and read what the U.S. bishops and previous popes have written about our environment (Environment/Environmental Justice Program – USCCB). Contains resources for Liturgy, Preaching, for Taking Action, and Environmental Quotes.
• Catholicism and the Challenge of Ecology: experts reflect on the history and significance of the church's role in promoting the stewardship of creation.
• Pope Francis’ Quotes on the Ecology and Environmental Stewardship - Catholic Climate Covenant.
• Graduation Wisdom – The Best Commencement Speeches and Quotes: "Uniquely curated collection of best graduation speeches, inspirational graduation quotes, and witty commencement address speeches."
• The Plant List: a working list of all known plant species. It aims to be comprehensive for species of Vascular plant (flowering plants, conifers, ferns and their allies) and of Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts).
• Connecting Presidential Collections (CPC): a free centralized site where researchers and learners can search across presidential collections.

June 5, 2015

• Bankrate - Money Calculators: Use our calculators to finesse your monthly budget, compare borrowing costs and plan for your future. Select a product below to begin calculating: Auto, Credit Card, Home Equity, Investment, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Retirement, Savings Tax, Debt Management, Insurance, Small Business.

June 4, 2015

• Core Products Int'l: Manufactures and sells quality orthopedic pillows, braces & supports, back cushions, wedge pillows, massage therapy products & much more at surprisingly affordable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed!

June 3, 2015

• Herbs at a Glance – National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH: Brief fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals – common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information.
  • Herb-Drug Interactions: How might herbs interact with medicines? Learn about herb-drug interactions.

June 2, 2015

• "Being Catholic Today": Pastoral Letter, May 24, 2015, by Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archdiocese of Washington, DC. A Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of Washington and All Who Read this Letter on "why it is so crucial that we reassert and strengthen our Catholic identity, and that our freedom to do so be respected in society and in law."
• "Why I Am A Catholic" by G.K. Chesterton. The difficulty of explaining "why I am a Catholic" is that there are ten thousand reasons all amounting to one reason: that Catholicism is true.

May 27, 2015

• Grilling Central: Grilling and Summer Recipes from Food Network.
• Contact Your Representatives: Fax Numbers to Congress – House & Senate. Interactive map gives you contact information for all of the Senators and Representatives in the United States Congress in one centralized, easy-to-use visual format. Click on your state on the map or on your postal code abbreviation in the alphabetical list below. You’ll then see the names, pictures, fax numbers, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for all of the members of the U.S. Congress in your state.
• BeBusinessed.com: Resource guides, how-to guides, tutorials, and data driven reviews.

May 26, 2015

• The Edublogger: Tips, Tricks, and Help for Educators and Bloggers Using Technology. Serves as the community blog for Edublogs and CampusPress, is designed to help educational bloggers with emerging technologies in education. This site is recommended for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on how Internet technologies can be integrated into the classroom.
• Common Birds of Ohio: download PDF from Ohio Division of Wildlife.

May 22, 2015

• 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.
  • "Memorial Day" by Edgar A. Guest
  • Memorial Day (US Dept of Veterans’ Affairs)
  • Memorial Day (History Channel): Officially observed on the last Monday of May, honors 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.
  • 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 newsletters to cookbook giveaways, your complete source for outdoor cooking information.
• BBQ & Grilling Recipes (Allrecipes): 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)
• Grilling Recipes: (Ask) - 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.
• Hot Dog Sauce Recipes (Google): Including Coney Island Chili, A&W Chili Dog Sauce Recipe, Michigan Chili Dog Sauce, and more.
  • Texas Weiner Sauce recipes (Google). The Texas weiner was created in Paterson, NJ circa 1920 and in Altoona, PA in 1918 originally called Texas Hot Weiners (Wikipedia).
  • Top Burger & Hot Dog Recipes: Food Network.

May 15, 2015

• "Coaches: Educating People" – May 14-15, 2015 International Seminar by Pontifical Council for the Laity, Church and Sports Section.
• IdentityTheft.gov: Recovering from identity theft is easier with a plan. The FTC "provides an interactive checklist that walks people through the recovery process and helps them understand which recovery steps should be taken upon learning their identity has been stolen. It also provides sample letters and other helpful resources."
• Journal of the American Revolution: engaging free journal brings late 18th century America to life, with articles, columns,…The journal's mission to "deliver impeccable, ideally groundbreaking historical research and well-written narrative" will appeal to educators looking to liven up lesson plans, as well as academics, journalists, and lovers of history of all kinds.

May 12, 2015

• Nature's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters from the American Museum of Natural History. From earthquakes and volcanoes to tornadoes and hurricanes, nature's forces shape our dynamic planet and often endanger people around the world. Uncovers the causes of these natural forces, explores the consequences, and considers the risks they pose.

May 7, 2015

• Chandoo: probably the most comprehensive Excel resource on the Web today that continues to update with new tips, tricks, and discoveries even to this day. If you’re an absolute beginner, you should start with the Excel Basics page where you’ll learn how to navigate the fundamentals. Afterwards, you can explore several other pages, which lead all the way to the Advanced Excel page.
  • Excel Exposure: a learning resource developed at the University of Reddit, a community of teachers who provide free courses on a wide range of intellectual and artistic topics. Author recommends checking out the Lesson Guide which lists the lessons in the ideal order for viewing, especially if you plan on going through the course start to finish.
  • Excel is Fun: YouTube channel with over 2,400 tutorial videos that explore every nook and cranny that exists in Excel. These videos are carefully organized into 50+ playlists, each targeting a particular focus area (e.g. accounting tips, charts and graphs, interface basics, etc).

May 6, 2015

• Watts & Co: "the world’s foremost purveyor of fine ecclesiastical designs, textiles, furnishings and accessories" for the Catholic and Anglican Church since 1874.

May 5, 2015

• Jubilee Year of Mercy – Merciful like the Father: Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization. Pope Francis proclaimed, "This Holy Year of Mercy will commence on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2015, and will conclude on Sunday, 20 November 2016, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and living face of the Father's mercy." Check out this official web site for news, information, calendar of events and prayers.

May 1, 2015

• Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s address to the Catholic High School Teachers Convocation - "Knowledge, Virtue, and Holiness," February 6, 2015. "Catholic schools exist to help young people attain holiness in their lives, that is, to become saints."
• Best Poems Encyclopedia: hundreds of the most famous poems ever written in the world – American Poems, African-American, English, Canadian, Australian & NZ, Indian & Urdu, French, Irish, Arab Poetry, Spanish, Italian, World Poems. Browse Poems by Topics.
• ARKive Education: Bring the wild to your classroom. Our FREE education resources for 5-18 year olds can be used to teach a range of curriculum subjects including science, geography, English and art.
• Avian Vocalizations Center (Michigan State): Project AVoCet aims to provide a global database of well-documented, downloadable bird sounds in aid of environmental and ornithological research, conservation, education, and the identification and appreciation of birds and their habitats.

April 30, 2015

• Paths of Love – Catholic Vocation Discernment: information and discussion about vocation to states of life in the Catholic tradition, drawing upon the Fathers of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Francis de Sales, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and the popes, particularly Saint John Paul II.
• Acedia - Baylor University: The Christian Reflection Project. "At its core, acedia is aversion to our relationship to God because of the transforming demands of his love." The study guides and lesson plans integrate Bible study, prayer, and worship to explore the vice of acedia and its remedies in the Christian tradition. The guides may be downloaded and reproduced for personal or group use. Acedia: Study Guides and Lesson Plans
  • "What is Acedia" – Notes on Acedia. Includes references for the Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church and St. Thomas Aquinas.
  • Pornography and Acedia: A Spiritual Analysis of and Remedy for Lust of the Eyes by Reinhard Hütter, April 2012, FIRST THINGS.
  • Acedia (Sloth) by St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, II, II, 35
  • "The Spirit of Acedia" from the Institutes of John Cassian.
  • "Seven Principles of the Spiritual Life" by Fr. Thomas Bolin, O.S.B.
• Asian Food Recipe (AllRecipes): Delicious recipes featuring the best of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Thai, Filipino cusine, and more.
  • Easy Asian Recipes (Food Network): Get easy Asian recipes, tips and techniques.

April 23, 2015

• The Chastity Project: Featuring Q/A topics on Dating, How Far Is Too Far?, Starting Over, How to Stay Pure, Vocations & Spirituality, and more.
  • How Do You Stay Pure? (Pure Manhood by Jason Evert): "The following ten points are a game plan for purity. Without them, I do not know how any of us will succeed. But with them, all things are possible."
  • Pornography, etc. – The Chastity Project: Includes short videos on Breaking Free, Effects of Porn and Internet Safety.
• Internet Filter Software Review

April 21, 2015

• New Evangelization Resources – Catholic Apostolate Center
• Catechism Of The Catholic Church: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
  • Frequently Asked Questions About The Catechism Of The Catholic Church

April 20, 2015

• Francis Everyday: selected quotes of Pope Francis offered daily for prayer and reflection…
• Benedict XVI Everyday Archives: Selected quotes of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arranged with theme index.

April 17, 2015

• Find a Doctor – US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): A new tool to make it easier for green card applicants to find exam-performing doctors. "The improved Find a Doctor locator lets you enter your address or ZIP code to search for a doctor based on distance. You can also look up directions and find local transportation. And we have added a helpful checklist of what to bring with you to your doctor visit.…Only doctors authorized by USCIS, known as civil surgeons, may perform the exams that are usually required as part of the process for obtaining permanent resident status."

April 14, 2015

• The Papers of Abraham Lincoln: a project of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and it is co-sponsored by the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois Springfield and the Abraham Lincoln Association. The project is dedicated to identifying, imaging, transcribing, annotating, and publishing all documents written by or to Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime.
• Consumer Dangers: Promoting consumer safety and protecting consumers from consumer products, and medical dangers. Have you had a negative safety experience by a consumer product or medical danger, report safety problems.
• How to Cook the Best Asian Food: featuring delicious recipes.
  • Definitive Guide To Stir-fry: Delicious To The Very Last Bite

April 10, 2015

• International Forgiveness Institute: dedicated to helping people gain knowledge about forgiveness and to use that knowledge for personal, group, and societal renewal. The IFI is an outgrowth of the social scientific research done at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1985 by Dr. Robert Enright and his colleagues. Check out Ask Dr. Forgiveness.

April 9, 2015

• Aesop's Fables: online collection includes a total of 655+ Fables, indexed in table format, with morals listed.
  • Aesop's Fables: This famous Book of Fables, which are always referred to as Aesop's Fables, date back to the 5th Century BC.

April 7, 2015

• ENGL Professional Writing Program (University of Maryland library): jam-packed with resources for writers and teachers of writing. The Researching a Topic section is a great place to start. Also, know your audience, finding information, scholarly vs. popular sources, citing tools, business writing assignments, and more.
• Student’s Guide to Citation Styles for Research Papers: "Citations give credibility and authority by showing proof of your research. References help readers understand how you came to your conclusions and they support your ideas. Citing resources will also avoid plagiarism, by crediting to those who provided the research used to create a paper."
• Way of the Cross 2015 by H.E. Msgr. Renato Corti. Available in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.

March 25, 2015

• Holy Week & Sacred Triduum
  • Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy – Holy Week (scroll to paragraph 138ff).
  • Eighteen Questions on the Paschal Triduum: USCCB Committee on Divine Worship
  • Holy Week - 2001 to current (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
  • Way of the Cross (Vatican Office for the Liturgical Celebrations): a devotion which recalls with mindful affection the last stage of the journey that Jesus walked in his earthly life. Includes multi-language translations of the annual Meditations going back to 2000. Also, has videos, booklets and addresses.

March 24, 2015

• Teachings on Liturgy by Pope Francis & Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - Vatican Office for the Liturgical Celebrations.

March 19, 2015

• Mini Excel Tutorial: Use Boolean Logic to Process Complex Data. Logical operations are at the heart of programming and advanced online searching, but did you know that they can also be used in Excel? Understanding the IF, NOT, AND, and OR functions can help you get from Excel newbie to power user.

March 18, 2015

• May – National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. A great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active.
  • Guide to Summer Fitness – Becoming Fitness Faithful (WebMD). Includes sizzling, summer workouts, ways tips to make exercise a habit, and Hydration: The Key to Summer's Exercise Success.
  • Water Aerobics and Water Fitness Exercises. Water aerobics offer a wider range of motion, helping achieve greater flexibility, and water’s natural resistance helps build better muscle tone and strength. Plus, the natural buoyancy makes it a very low impact exercise.

March 16, 2015

• The Confession of St. Patrick
  • St. Patrick & Celtic Spirituality: American Catholic feature.
  • St. Patrick's Life, Prayers, and Legacy: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries (scroll down page)
• St. Patrick's Day recipes: Ask.com | Google.
  • Irish Recipes for St. Patrick's Day (Land O'Lakes)

March 11, 2015

• A Plagiarism Guide for Students: It’s Stealing, so Avoid It. "With the amount of information on the Web, it’s easy to plagiarize, both intentionally and accidentally. Read this to learn how to avoid plagiarism."

March 10, 2015

• "Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Weight Gain or Loss" by Dr. Karen Vieira, PhD MSM. A comprehensive research piece supported by Coalition Against Drug Abuse to help prevent and treat harms associated with weight, diet and substance abuse.

March 4, 2015

• Ad Imaginem Dei: Thoughts on the history of western art, from a Catholic perspective…offering information and reflections on more general questions regarding the interaction of faith and art throughout history.

February 27, 2015

• "Exercise Is Key to Healthy Aging" by Dr. Richard J. Hodes is the Director of the National Institute on Aging. Dr. Hodes talked about how important it is to exercise regularly—at any age!
  • Healthy Aging with Go4Life®. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging at NIH is a national exercise and physical activity campaign aimed at people over 50.
• Neuroscience & the Classroom (Annenberg Learner): Making Connections. The course is presented in eight segments, including units about Different Brains, Emotion & Thinking, Seeing Others, Different Learners, Neural Networks, Implications for Schools, and an Introduction and Conclusion. Videos and a variety of Visuals and Interactives make the information compelling and accessible.

February 24, 2015

• USDA Mixing Bowl Web – USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services: a searchable database of more than 1,000 mouth-watering recipes that are scaled for large quantity foodservice. Most recipes for school nutrition yield 50 or 100 portions per recipe, while most recipes for child care centers yield 25 or 50 portions per recipe. So that these popular dishes can be shared with parents and prepared at home, many of these recipes are available in the household search with fewer portions per recipe.

February 20, 2015

• Alison: A new world of free certified online learning. Microsoft Office 2010 Training, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010.
• Beginner's Guides to Using Presentation Software (About.com): Learn How to Use PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker and OpenOffice Impress.
• StaySafeOnline (National Cyber Security Alliance): to educate and therefore 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.
  • I Want to Stay Safe Online: Learn about malware, bonnets, spam, phishing, hacked accounts, with tips & resources.
  • I Want to Teach Online Safety: Learn about cybersecurity, cybersafety, cyberethics for primary grades, middle & high school, higher education, administrators with tips & resources.
  • I Want to Keep My Business Safe Online: Learn how to protect your business, employees, and customers from online attacks, data loss and other online threats with tips & resources.

February 19, 2015

• Center for Digital Education – Higher Education: News, reports and papers on education in the digital age.
• Google Developers – University Consortium: Browse the Course Catalog for classes on mobile applications and web development.

February 18, 2015

• Pope Francis’ Messages for Lent: available in multiple languages
  • Lent 2015: Make your hearts firm (James 5,8)
• Lent, Holy Week & Triduum (EWTN): reflections, meditations, devotions, Stations of the Cross.
• The Lenten Workshop (CatholicCulture): Lenten information, prayers, hymns, activities, Stations of the Cross.
• Lenten Radio Retreat – Year-B (USCCB). Listen to inspiring messages for Sunday Lenten reflection.
• Birds of America: The National Audubon Society…is making available high-resolution downloads of John H. Audubon’s classic original 435 life-sized watercolors of North American birds. Audubon’s plates were engraved by English engravers and colorists between 1827 and 1838.

February 12, 2015

• CDC – Immunization Schedules for Adults in Easy-to-read Formats.
• Homiletic Directory: Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (CatholicCulture.org). Download Homiletic Directory PDF.

February 3, 2015

• Science360 Video Library: features cutting-edge discoveries and big science stories of the day in science, engineering, technology and math. We gather the latest science videos provided by scientists, colleges and universities, science and engineering centers, the National Science Foundation and more. Each video is embeddable to put on your own personal websites, blogs and social networking pages.
• Public Domain Project: delivers 9,715 HD video clips for use in creative or commercial products and anything else you can think of.

February 2, 2015

• United States Catholic Catechism for Adults online (USCCB): The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a reference book with over 700 pages. Now, thanks to the USCCB, it is even more accessible. View Online English Version | Catecismo Católico de los Estados Unidos para los Adultos.
• Canva: Create stunning photo collages with this amazingly simple drag-and-drop design tool. With over 100 templates to choose from, you’ll never be stuck for inspiration!
• StartaBlog123 – A Free Guide To Starting Your Blog: "A step-by-step guide on starting a personal or business blog, including how to choose a blog name, set up your blogging software, and ideas for your first post."
• Social Anxiety and Alcoholism - The Theory on the Connection.

January 28, 2015

• Prayers to Overcome Addiction

January 27, 2015

• Franciscan University: The Musical. A senior wrote the music and most of the songs for this performance as a project for the Center for Leadership at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is playing the piano (and kazoo in the opening number). This is a parody of the dating situation at Franciscan University along with that of discernment towards priesthood. There are a number of elements that might be confusing as they reflect a distinct local culture. Enjoy!

January 23, 2015

• Sport God’s Way: "What it looks like to be a Christian in sports culture.…to see Christians glorifying God in sports culture rather than just conforming to it." Click on Topics for articles on various different topics that are prevalent in sport.
• Recall Guide: Get critical information regarding FDA recalls, medication warnings and other important information so you can avoid any serious health problems and are alert to the various dangerous side effects of your medications.
• The Consumer Justice Foundation: Informs consumers about defective drugs and medications that are currently being prescribed to patients, and information regarding previously available drugs and products.
• Small Business Loan Calculator: Easily calculate fixed-rate loans for your business.

January 21, 2015

• Nine Days of Prayer, Penance And Pilgrimage (USCCB): 9 Days for Life: January 17-25, 2015.
• The Words of Sacred Admonition by St. Francis of Assisi. Translated from the Critical Latin Edition, edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, O.F.M. "Of all the writings of St. Francis, The Admonitions contain the most stirring and enduring words of his legacy and are a monument to his profound wisdom of spiritual realization."
• Musopen: non-profit intent on providing classical music resources and educational materials online. On the site, readers will find recordings, sheet music, and even textbooks free of charge. One may click either Music Catalog, Sheet Music, or Music Education to begin scouting the site.
• Animal Facts: National Geographic. This enormously informative site will delight and edify. The Animal Facts are categorized by Amphibians, Birds, Bugs, Fish, Invertebrates, Mammals, Prehistoric, and Reptiles.
• Historical Thesaurus of English (University of Glasgow): online thesaurus of over 800,000 words. "Said to be the only resource to make the meaning of every English word from the last millennium available to the public online. It is a digital version of the Historical Thesaurus of English Project, the printed version of which was first published in 2009 after 44 years of work by academics at the University of Glasgow."

January 13, 2015

• Teaching Climate (NOAA): Earth's climate is a mind bogglingly complex system of interdependent parts and teaching about that system is no easy task. This site from NOAA climate.gov provides all the resources teachers need to bring the subject to life.

January 9, 2015

• Introduction to Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes: by Hossein Pishro-Nik. An open access peer-reviewed textbook intended for undergraduate as well as first-year graduate level courses. It can be used by both students and practitioners in engineering, mathematics, finance, and other related fields. Includes: short video lectures that aid in learning the material, online calculators for important functions and distributions, solutions manual for instructors.