Websites We Like and Hope You Do Too

Over the last decade, the number of computers sold has increased and we all fit somewhere on the “technology learning curve.” Howdy and I have shared interesting websites with our “not so computer savvy friends” and with each. We’d like to share them now with you. We’ll keep adding to the list and if you have any you’d like to share, please let us know. Navigate around the sites and enjoy!

 

View the earth in 3D, zoom in on the Grand Canyon, “visit” any place you’d like, it’s quite the trip!: 

 

Wonder what time it is anywhere in the world?  Are they ahead or behind us?   

 

Need additional emoticons to spice up your chat on yahoo…a rose, the flag?  

 

No TV Guide, try this site for listings in your area, also find movies and show times:   

 

Looking for a particular newspaper or magazine, a radio or television station? 

 

Want to know anything about your state? OR TRY – Great guide for students or teachers:   

 

A tribute to our fallen heroes from Operations Iraqui Freedom and Enduring Freedom:   

 

Check out the classes available for free through MIT’s OpenCourseWare: for educators, students and self-learners around the world:  

 

Find the blue, mail drop-off boxes located throughout your town and the USPS pick-up times by typing in your city and state and moving the directional arrows:  

 

Babyboomers, have you ever wondered what happened the year you were born? Check it out:  

 

Quotes for a speech, poems, verses to complement your thoughts:  

 

Have a word or a phrase you need translated to another language?  

Fun site with trivia, games, sports, humor, music – if you’re bored, take a look at this site.  

 

The right words can make or break your anticipated results – sometimes all you have are keywords to impress in those first few minutes.  

 

Research your school and see how they rate. Moving? Check the schools in that area?  

 

Are you a reader? Want to know the “best selling books”? Books, books, and more about books – Anything on books:

 

Interested in the stock market, trading, or investing – need to know the terms and learn the how-tos?  

 

Are you the curious sort? Have questions or just want to learn more?  

 

Teach your children how to save, how I-bonds and interest work. Calculate what your bonds are worth:

 

Libraries at your fingertips – reference materials, journals, publications and articles.  

 

Is there anything you want to know how to do? Find it here. 

 

Excellent site for English teachers, students, writers – grammar related powerpoint demos.