|
Informative Sites
There are so many sites on the internet that are available to the public...how do we choose which to list? We wanted to really help people, by providing sites that were either hard to find, or sites that might be useful now or in the future. We hope we're accomplishing that with this page, and hope we've helped you find what you're looking for. If we've helped you in some way, we'd love to hear about it! Please let us know!
The Law & the Government
Even if you're not interested in law, everyone has needed information on this topic at one time or another.
- Attorney Pages: Helps you find qualified Attorneys & law firms.
- CIA'S Homepage for Kids: At this site, kids can find out what the Central Intelligence Agency is all about.
- Congress.Org - Your Link to Congress: At this informative site you can search the Congressional directory (background info, photos, committees assignments, congressional staff, web links, etc; Executive / Judicial Branches and State Governors; Capitol Hill Basics.) Find your representatives; write to Congress; search bill status; keep up-to-date with the latest news from Congress; & much more!
- Expert Pages: The largest free internet directory of expert witnesses & consultants.
- Federal & Credit Laws: Credit Law listing.
- "Fight the Fingerprint" Website: Keep informed of all Government Sanctioned Biometrics and Social Security Number Identification Schemes.
- Find Law - Internet Legal Resources: Cases & codes, Legal News, a law search engine, & more!
- Free Advice: The leading legal site for consumers and small businesses.
- Law Street: This informative site contains a lot of information, entertainment, and any reference to the legal profession that you might need. There's a Law Guide to provide you with information from all 50 states; and a lot of information on federal laws that apply to everyday life. Check out Celebrity Court & more!
- LegalSurvival.com: Visit this site for different topics of legal advice, checklists, forms, and other law-related information.
- Recreation.Gov: is a "partnership among federal land management agencies aimed at providing a single, easy-to-use web site with information about all federal recreation areas". You can search for recreation areas by state, activity, agency, or by map. Locate National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, Army Corps of Engineers sites, National Forests, & search for your favorite activities: biking, boating, camping, horseback riding, pet-accessible areas, & more!
- State Government & Legislative Information for all States: Full text search to state laws & other informative links.
- The Consumer Law Page: Know your rights!
- The Seamless Website: Information of interest to anyone who is seeking legal & law-related information.
- US Dep't. of Energy's Int'l. Nuclear Safety Program: Keep up to date on the latest nuclear safety programs.
- US Mint: Besides having to produce an "adequate volume of circulating coinage", at the Mint's site you'll learn the process of making coins; you'll be able to preview new coin designs and even have a chance to submit your own design for the new 50 State Quarters; download screensavers; learn the history of the US Mint and other interesting facts; purchase coins online, and more!
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Their primary mission is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets.
- US Treasury: Find out everything you need to know about US coins!
Car & Safety
Resources & Information
Consumer Information
Here we've collected sites that are directed at helping consumers.
- American Red Cross: This informative site provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Visit to locate volunteer opportunities; find out how you can help victims of disaster; learn disaster preparation & get important tips for each type of disaster-warning information.
- The Better Business Bureau Online: Helping Consumers & Businesses to maintain an ethical marketplace.
- Consumer Product Recall & Repair Notices: See if you have a recalled product.
- Federal Trade Commission: The Commission's efforts are directed toward stopping actions that threaten consumers' opportunities to exercise informed choice.
- Find a Grave: OK, so it's a bit different :-). But you can use this for searching your ancestry, or search for famous & non-famous people. Photos, maps, and more!
- Food Network: This accompanying website for television's Food Network, has everything to keep you busy preparing in the kitchen! Recipes, tips, & more!
- Legaldocs: Print out free legal documents from this site, from Last Will & Testaments to Deeds!
- National Center for Victims of Crime: This informative site's mission is to "forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives". They are dedicated to serving individuals, families and communities harmed by crime. Keep up-to-date with news & events; find an attorney; learn safety strategies; join in a discussion forum; & more.
- National Fraud Information Center: The NFIC was organized to fight the growing mence of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention & enforcement; internet prevention included.
- Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: Learn how to protect your personal privacy. Includes links to other privacy protection organizations & legal links. Many fact sheets on file!
- SafetyAlerts.com: This informative site will keep you up-to-date on "safety related recall information regarding contaminated food and faulty products sold in the United States".
- Social Security Online: The Official Website of the Social Security Administration.
- The School Report: This great informative site provides FREE services to their Internet visitors. Get a FREE in-depth school report for any school district, or compare up to 6 school districts - FREE! Find out more about certain communities, schools, school maps, child care, or even find a home.
- The Police Notebook: Welcome to this informative site from the University of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - what a wealth of information! Explore public safety articles and tips, such as crime prevention, personal and Internet safety for children & parents, fire safety & prevention, first aid & health...and so much more!
- The Year 2000 Information Center: If you need any questions to be answered about Y2K problems and the Internet, this is the place to find them.
- VolunteerMatch: This informative & helpful site connects people to volunteer positions across the nation. Their online database allows volunteers to search thousands of one-time and ongoing opportunities by zip code, category, and date. Visit and make a match today!
- World Weather: Need to know the weather in another country? This is the place to find it - from weather.com!
Your Home
|