May 16, 2013

• "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.
• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.
• 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

• 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

• EVdictionary (Evangelization Dictionary Online) presents terms, people, events, movements directly related with Evangelization. It is a bilingual dictionary, English and Chinese.
  • The Ministry of Evangelization - A Life-Changing Ministry
• College Book Renter (CBR): the no-nonsense approach to textbook rental. Renting textbooks has never been easier!

May 3, 2013

• 2013 Spring Flowers & Blossoms, Vol. 1: Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, © April 2013.
• 2013 Spring Flowers & Blossoms, Vol. 2: Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, © April 2013.
• 2013 Spring Flowers, & Blossoms Vol. 3: Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, © April 2013.

May 2, 2013

• General Directory for Catechesis (Congregation for the Clergy): provides a single point of reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction. It discusses the goals and essential elements of catechesis, including its role in the Church’s mission, guidelines for its presentation, and adaptations for various groups.
• Background Reading on Religious Liberty in America (CatholicVoices USA)

May 1, 2013

• Colorblends: Tulip & Daffodil Bulbs for Fall Planting. Top Quality, Wholesale Prices, Unique Blends.
• The Tulip Gallery: a large collection of tulip photos

April 30, 2013

• "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

• All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology: The most comprehensive guide to North American birds.
  • Browse by Name or Shape: Database includes 584 of the more than 700 regularly occurring North American bird species.
• Common Birds of Ohio: 103 of Ohio's most common breeding birds that are found primarily in upland habitats.

April 25, 2013

• National Archives – Docs Teach: Bring history to life for your students. Includes "Ready-to-use tools for teaching documents in the classroom," and "Thousands of primary sources selected from the National Archives."

April 22, 2013

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013 Collection: assembled from the print journals of the MAA: American Mathematical Monthly, Mathematics Magazine, and College Mathematics Journal. The collection contains 16 articles, all related to the Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013 theme.
• The Office Worker's Guide to Staying Healthy in the Workplace

April 17, 2013

• 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.
• The Autoimmune Disabilities Guide for Moms

April 16, 2013

• Growing Each Day: The archive of essays of wisdom by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski.

April 10, 2013

• 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

• 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

• 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

• United States Time Clock & Time Zones Map: Check current time in major cities of the United States of America.

March 28, 2013

• Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy – Easter.
• Easter Workshop (Catholic Culture): Easter overview, prayers & hymns, activities & customs, Divine Mercy Sunday.
• Easter in CyberSpace–A Christian Perspective: Includes 'Easter History,' 'Lent & Holy Week,' 'Drama & Poetry,' 'Images & Graphics'
• Easter Short Stories and Articles: Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries

March 27, 2013

• Way of the Cross 2013 - Good Friday Passion of the Lord. The meditations on the 14 traditional stations were prepared by Lebanese youth under the direction of Cardinal Béchara Boutros Raï, the patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church. The meditations include illustrations by a 19th-century Palestinian Franciscan artist (text only MS Word).
• Diligence: the Virtue that Overcomes the Sin of Sloth

March 25, 2013

• Holy Week 2013 (The Vatican): Includes homilies, audiences, meditations from Palm Sunday to Easter’s "Urbi et Orbi" Message
• 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.
• Questions on the Paschal Triduum: USCCB Committee on Divine Worship
• Way of the Cross Meditations: Vatican archive of Good Friday Meditations and prayers.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

• 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)
• Mosack's Church Goods and Religious Gifts: Free shipping on any order of $100 or more.

March 14, 2013

• Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio): An in-depth analysis written originally for "L´espresso" no. 49, November 28 - December 5, 2002, before the previous conclave.

March 8, 2013

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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

• Apostolica Sedes Vacans – Empty Apostolic See: Vatican web site for information and resources during the Congregations of the College of Cardinals during the Interregnum.
• "Conclave: Step by Step Through the Papal Interregnum" (Catholic Truth Society). The 36-page booklet is written by Monsignor Charles Burns, the Ecclesiastical Adviser at the British Embassy to the Holy See.

February 28, 2013

• 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

• "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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  • Retrevo: User Manuals for Consumer Electronics. More than 100,000 manuals from more than 1,000 brands.
  • ManualsOnline: Helps you locate user manuals, installation instructions and tutorials from thousands of manufacturers and hundreds of thousands of products. We offer the most expansive repository of free product support information on the Internet.
  • Safe Manuals: User manuals, User guides & Instructions. Nearly 400,000 user guides and manuals across nearly 11,000 brands to hold its own.
  • iFixit: Fix it yourself with step-by-step repair guides.
• Bankers' Almanac Banking Dictionary: a glossary of key banking words/phrases and terms.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

• Examination of Conscience – for Teenagers by Deacon Douglas McManaman
• 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

• 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

• Liturgical Notes and Resource Materials For Use upon the Resignation of the Pope (USCCB)
• Practicing Prayer – Daily Disconnect (Order of Carmelite): If we listen to the wisdom of the Carmelite saint – and spiritual doctor of the church – Teresa of Ávila, prayer is actually just an extension of something we’ve known how to do all our lives: have a simple conversation.
• Drugsdb.com - Drug Information & Side Effects Database. Find answers to frequently asked questions on the most commonly-prescribed drugs and medications in the world. This includes information about the uses of the drug, suggested dosages, common and serious drug side effects, contraindications, adverse interactions and more.

February 12, 2013

• Q&A on Papal Transition, Conclave & Election of New Pope – America magazine by Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
• Fortitude: A Cardinal Virtue and a Gift of the Holy Spirit (About.com Catholicism). Fortitude is the virtue that allows us to overcome fear and to remain steady in our will in the face of obstacles.
  • The Virtue of Prudence by Douglas McManaman
  • The Virtue of Temperance by Doug McManaman
  • The Virtue of Fortitude by Doug McManaman
  • The Virtue of Justice by Doug McManaman

February 11, 2013

• Ash Wednesday (CatholicCulture): includes the rules for fasting and abstinence.
• Lenten Season (USCCB): Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Includes Lenten resources for families and parishes.
• Lent 2013 - Pope Benedict XVI: compilation of Holy Father's teachings & resources for celebrating the liturgical season.
• Lenten Calendar - EWTN: daily devotional meditations for each day of the Lent.
• 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

• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Valentine's Day Recipes: Desserts, Dinner, Cookies, Breakfast. More Valentine's Day recipes.

February 5, 2013

• 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.
• 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

• The Essential Identity Theft Resources: General Identity Theft Information.
• Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC): a nonprofit, nationally respected program dedicated exclusively to identity theft It provides consumer and victim support and advises governmental agencies, legislators and companies about this evolving and growing crime.

January 24, 2013

• Pope Benedict XVI’s 47^th World Communications Day Message (Sunday, 12 May 2013): "Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelization."

January 23, 2013

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• German Learning Resources: comprehensive list of German resources to augment your language studies. Includes indispensable vocabulary lists, German Grammar Guides, German articles, and much more.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• "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.
• Prepare For Emergencies Now - Dept. of Homeland Security (Ready.gov)
  • Emergency Supply List - FEMA (Ready.gov)

January 3, 2013

• 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.
  • View past Christmas Lectures on the RI Channel or RI Christmas Lectures Archive