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Government/Law |
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| This is the official benefits web site of the U.S. government. This site can help in times of emergency for information on Medicare, small business loans, veterans benefits, employment services or disaster relief. |
| Home page of the Better Business Bureau |
| This site contains a directory of U.S. Congressmen and state officials, a search engine to identify your particular representative, and a link to the THOMAS legislative information Web site. |
| Here is a place to search for Federal Government Web sites when you don't know the URL of the site you are looking for. |
| Federal tax forms, instructions and publications |
| Legal forms, cases, reference tools & other resources |
| U.S. population figures |
| Postal information, zip code directories, and search capability |
| WashLaw Web provides users with links to all known law-related materials on the Internet. Generally speaking, the information is arranged alphabetically, by subject, and by geographic location. All links on the main WashLaw Web menu are maintained by full-time staff members. Many pages have full text searching of local as well as distant resources. Information is added on a daily basis. |
Health Information |
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| On this Web site you will find basic information about hospitals available at no charge. More detailed information is available from the site for a fee |
| Links to Information on Avian Flu/Pandemic Preparation. These links provided by the Kansas State Library. |
| Health information for the whole family. This site is from the American Academy of Family Physicians. |
| A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| This site provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide. |
| This is a new website designed to bring quality targeted information to Kansans on diseases, hospitals, insurance, medicines, local resources, and getting and staying healthy. |
| Provides links to the Cancer Center, the Heart Center, the Alzheimer's Center, Allergy & Asthma Center, Diet & Nutrition, and the Women's Health Center. |
| Consumer information and safety tips site developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Find important information about medications and how to use them safely and effectively. |
| This service of the National Library of Medicine offers searches under health topics, drug information, and other links. |
Mid Continental Region National Network of the Libraries of Medicine |
| The Mid Continental Region National Network of the Libraries of Medicine |
| The online edition of the famous medical reference book |
History & Genealogy |
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| This Web site is "a categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet." |
| Developed by the Mormon Church, this database allows users to search for specific family names |
| A source that links to the many genealogy resourced on the Web |
Home & Garden |
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| Search allrecipes.com for Salads Soups & Vegetarian |
| The magazine online |
| Search TV Show Recipes & Celebrity Chefs |
| A large collection of resources for the gardener |
| Online HGTV's site for home & gardening |
| Info about the TV show & tips for homemaking |
| There are currently 70,000 recipes archived. Search by region or ethnic group, or by type of dish. |
Job Resources |
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| CareerOneStop is: Your source for employment information and inspiration. The place to manage your career. Your pathway to career success. Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor |
Local/Kansas |
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| A shared information service for the Kansas library community |
| The website for the Derby Community Foundation. |
| The web site for the Wichita Eagle. |
| This site has economic information to help you make informed decisions. No matter who you are, Labor Market Information Services can provide the information you need to be competitive in the global marketplace. Job Seekers & Students - Find tools and information to help you find the right job. Information on what a job pays, what is required to enter that profession, what job opportunities are available, and other resources can help you as you look for that "just right job." |
| Do you need a job (or just a better Career)? |
| Kansas Memory offers unprecedented online access to Kansas history and includes thousands of items from the Kansas Historical Society’s collections of photographs, letters, diaries, and other historic items. Users can browse, search, or share images, and will eventually be able to purchase high-resolution versions online. The “My Kansas Memory” feature allows users to customize a personal space, save searches, and create bookbags of items. Visitors to the site can listen to dramatic readings in the Kansas Memory podcasts and subscribe to an RSS feed for the latest content. |
| Great regional meals along highways, in small towns and in city neighborhoods. It is sleeves-up food made by cooks, bakers, pitmasters, and sandwich-makers who are America's culinary folk artists. Roadfood is almost always informal and inexpensive; and the best Roadfood restaurants are colorful places enjoyed by locals (and savvy travelers) for their character as well as their menu. |
| You may apply for services on-line from this site. |
| Official homepage of the state of Kansas. Links to elected officials and many Kansas public service departments (criminal justice, commerce & housing, aging, personnel, aging, etc.). Keyword searchable. |
| The voices of the past are heard again in the Kansas Collection, through nearly-lost books, letters, diaries, photographs, and other materials. |
| Check this web site frequently to see the activities and programs at all 15 of the public libraries in Sedgwick County. |
| A listing of Library Services for USD 260. |
| The State Library of Kansas is proud to announce the arrival of Digital Audio Books and Digital Music for your enjoyment. Now you can browse and search hundreds of great titles and download them to your computer, transfer them to a portable device, or burn onto a CD for your reading and listening pleasure anywhere, anytime. Try it, it's easy! |
News & Media |
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| Links to national and international news |
| The current edition, keyword searchable |
Reference |
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| All genres and styles of music are covered here, ranging from the most commercially popular to the most obscure. |
| BookPage is a monthly book review distributed nationwide by more than 2,000 bookstores and libraries. |
| Use AnyWho to find: phone numbers, addresses, maps & directions for Business and People in the U.S. |
| BookPage is a reader's guide to selecting the best in new books. BookPage reviews almost every category of new books, including literary and popular fiction, nonfiction, children's books, audiobooks and gift books. |
| Free online classics of literature, nonfiction & reference |
| An interactive almanac |
| Auto pricing for new & used cars, trucks & vans |
| The name says it! Site by: Carole Leita, and supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funding, administered by the California State Library. |
| Free maps, driving directions, & live traffic reports |
| The official web sire for NCAA sports. |
| OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. |
| Great when searching for that person or business |
| Great regional meals along highways, in small towns and in city neighborhoods. It is sleeves-up food made by cooks, bakers, pitmasters, and sandwich-makers who are America's culinary folk artists. Roadfood is almost always informal and inexpensive; and the best Roadfood restaurants are colorful places enjoyed by locals (and savvy travelers) for their character as well as their menu. |
| This site contains Folksongs of the World, Hymns, Gospel Songs & Spirituals. |
| Looking for song lyrics? Try the Mudcate Cafe, with about 9000 songs in their Digital Tradition Database, you're sure to find what you're looking for. |
| The National Agricultural Library is one of four national libraries of the United States. It houses one of the world's largest and most accessible agricultural information collections. |
| Directory of Product info for U.S. Manufacturers |
| Your one stop for federal, state, and local geographic data. |
Senior Sites |
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| AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service. |
| AgeLine abstracts the literature of social gerontology as well as aging-related research from psychology, sociology, social work, economics, public policy, and the health sciences. |
| Browse or search AARP's database on Internet resources, and link to more than 900 of the best sites for people age 50+ |
| The CPAAA was born out of a spirit of cooperation. Late in 1973, an inter-local agreement among the county commissions of Butler, Harvey and Sedgwick Counties created Central Plains Area Agency on Aging. It is one of eleven Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in Kansas. CPAAA's area includes Harvey, Sedgwick, and Butler Counties and it has the highest number of older people of any AAA in the state: approximately 83,000 people aged 60 and over. |
| A great seniors site from the federal government |
| The Official Web Site of the Social Security Administration |
Lewis & Clark |
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