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May 24th, 2007
02:04 pm - What's New In Internet Links
We continually add sites of interest to our growing list of Internet resources available from the on the CPLS Reference Page.
Somethings New: - Emergency Contact Information This service allows you to provide emergency contact information to law enforcement in the event of an emergency. This information may save crucial time if ever it becomes necessary to contact family members. This service is only available to individuals holding a current Florida Driver License or Florida Identification Card. Location: Consumer Education (Thank you Laura for providing this link.)
- Business Plans and Profile Index This site provides small businesses sample business plans, profiles, and books about specific businesses with additional sources noted for each entry. Searchable by subject. Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. Created by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Location: Business/Business Plan Folder
- Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers Chronicling America provides access to America's historic newspapers by searching and reading newspaper pages from 1900-1910. Locate information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). Location: Newspapers
Something Relevant:
Recreation.gov - Discover parks, forests, lakes, museums, and other recreation sites managed by Federal Agencies. Search by region or activity for campsites, tours, and other activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, etc. Reservations can be made online. Location: Travel
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April 5th, 2007
03:16 pm - What's New @ the CPLS web site
Every so often, I'll be updating with sites of relevant interest and those that have been recently added to the growing list of Internet Resources on the Reference Page.
What's New
Mouse Exercises - For patrons new to using a mouse, it take a little practice. This site provides some simple exercises. Provided by Senior Net.(Location: Computer Technology/Internet Tutorials)
World History for Us All - World History for Us All is a curriculum for teaching world history in middle and high schools. It contains a History of the World in Seven Minutes, offers teaching units, lesson plans, activities, and resources and introduces educators to an integrative approach to world history, culture, and geography. Site contains a glossary. (Location: History)
Employ Florida Marketplace - Employ Florida links all of Florida's workforce services, both state and local to each other. This online job market tool is specifically designed for employers, job seekers, students, training providers, and professionals seeking career information and resume tools. Employers can look for candidates and job seekers can post for jobs. (Location:Employment/Job Hunting)
What's Relevant
2007 Bay Area Legislative Delegation - The Bay Area Legislative Delegation collectively represents nearly 25 percent of Florida's Legislature. This site also lists contact information for government officials. (Location: Community Resources/Contact Elected Officials, Government/Contact Elected Officials (Note: This folder also contains another Contact Elected Officials link (Thank you Helen G. for suggesting this link.)
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January 24th, 2007
12:04 pm - What's New????
A couple of times a month I'll be updating with sites of relevant interest and those that have been recently added to the growing list of Internet Resources on the Reference Page.
What's New
Deaf and Hearing Connection - Visit this source for information for the local deaf community including hearing aids, free telephone distribution, events, volunteer opportunities and other services. (Distribution at the Clearwater Main Library the second Wednesday of every month, 1 PM - 3 PM.) (Location: Community Resources/Deaf Services)
USA.Gov, (formally called FirstGov, same information- new name and URL) - Connects you to millions of web pages from the federal government, local and tribal governments and to foreign nations around the world. On USA.Gov, you can search millions of web pages from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Most of these pages are not available on commercial websites. (Location: Government)
What's Relevant
AARP Tax Aide - Visit the Tax Aide page of AARP to find a tax preparation site, find answers to tax questions, and locate links to tax and other financial web pages. (Location: Taxes)
IRS e-file - Information on filing taxes online. (Location: Taxes)
Passport Acceptance Facility - Apply for a Passport - This site will allow you to find the nearest location to apply for a passport. Search by one of three search scopes - Zip Code, State, or State/City. In an effort to enhance security and efficiency at U.S. borders, the U.S. government is now enforcing new passport requirements for all travelers entering or re-entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. (Location: Travel/Passport Information)
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