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Computer Stuff |
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COMPUTOREDGE -
an informative weekly publication
FREE
POWER TOYS FROM MICROSOFT -
PowerToys add fun and functionality
to the Windows experience. What
are they? PowerToys are additional
programs that developers work
on after a product has been released.
Tweak UI and Image Resizer are
two extremely useful tools and
they are FREE. (XP only).
FREE
OPEN-SOURCE 3-D
GEOGRAPHIC BROWSER -
follow the link to see a demo
(thanks to Frank Varano)
COMPUTERHOPE.COM -
general help with a wide range of
computer issues (thanks to Carol Taggart) |
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Security |
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The Sky IS Falling:
The Need For Stronger Consumer Online
Banking Authentication |
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Movies &
Documentaries |
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Free
Movies & Documentaries -
a site with links to a variety of
public domain entertainment and
documentary items - thanks to Diane
Robinson |
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Earthquakes |
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Southern
California Earthquake Reports |
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Fun Facts |
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Fun
Science Facts from the Library of
Congress |
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Check That
Contractor |
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HOME
IMPROVEMENT
- The Contractors State License Board
protects consumers by regulating
the construction industry through
policies that promote the health,
safety and general welfare of the
public in matters relating to construction.
Find out what you need to know prior
to interring any contract for repairs
or general home improvement.
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Unclaimed
Property |
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NAUPA -
The National Association of Unclaimed
Property Administrators (NAUPA)
is a non-profit organization affiliated
with the National Association of
State Treasurers. Millions of dollars
are unclaimed and are being held
by the appropriate state agency.
You may not be aware of moneys owed
you from old insurance policies,
bank accounts, escrow actions, stocks,
etc. Check out this site. JimR did
and found $1,064 left over from
a 15 year old escrow. |
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Sex
Offenders |
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FAMILY
WATCHDOG -
A free service
to locate registered sex offenders.
Just enter an address and see
a map. You can click on the squares
that appear and see photos (where
available) addresses, convictions
and other information about the offender.
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Taxes |
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Senior homeowners who meet certain
criteria may elect to postpone property
taxes until they dispose of their
property. Thanks Jim Richardson for
this link.
http://www.sco.ca.gov/col/taxinfo/ptp/index.shtml
California
Homeowner and Renter Assistance
Program - if you were 62 or
older on Dec 31, 2006
and your household income for
2006 was $42,770 or less, you
are eligible to receive a payment
from the state - up to $472.60 |
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Weather |
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Weather
Currents
The
Weather Underground
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Words, etc. |
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THE
FREE DICTIONARY - Search
the definition of terms, acronyms
and more - also provides links
to a variety of language-related
information
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