General Information Resources for Community Web Users

Updated February 4, 2012

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Need help and don’t know where to turn for food, clothing, shelter, rent/utility assistance, elder care, child care, drug/alcohol counseling, support groups, or older adults or disabled persons resources, early childhood education, after school programs, mentoring, or other basic human needs? Missouri now has the 2-1-1 program. In Jefferson City, just dial 211 via landline, or 1-800-427-4626 by cell phone and ask questions!

Topic Pages: Agriculture-Horticulture (Farming, Flowers, Plants) Art, Artists Bible Study Aids Business/Marketing Children’s Activities Colleges & Careers Computer User Help CONSUMER INFO DIRECTORIES Foreign Languages GENEALOGY Government/Economics Graphics and Pictures HEALTH & ILLNESS History, American History, World & Cultures Home Improvement, Carpentry, Planning Home Life, Family, Cooking Homework Help HOSPITAL and patient e-mail links (JC Area) JC FUMC Library JEFFERSON CITY AREA Language Arts (drama, literature, grammar, writing) Math, Mathematicians Music History, Hymns, Musical Instruments NEWS SOURCES (cable, newspapers, magazines) Physical Education Psychology REFERENCE Resources Science, Biology, Physics SEARCH THE INTERNET Sedalia (MO) area links SENIOR CITIZEN Links Special Education TRAVEL INFORMATION

General Interest Links · Weather Radar—Zoom in on the map for Missouri conditions · Weather.Com—Weather from the Weather Channel · Road Maps—Personalize using zip code, state, country, even street address. Includes driving instructions · Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites – Temporary closings · Hospital Web Sites (Jefferson City Area) – Includes direct links to patient e-mail/e-cards · The Provide Network of Jefferson City -- Ways to provide for those with specific needs · Missouri River Regional Library -- Access to MRRL card catalog, events, and other local library information. · Cole County Geographic Info – property boundaries/dimensions, appraised/assessed value, owners. · Greeting Cards—Send free electronic Day Spring cards with Christian themes and Bible verses. “Send date” may be chosen. · Winter Road Conditions in Missouri—Current MODOT weather conditions on Missouri roads and highways. Also links to surrounding states for road information. · Missouri Road Work Zones—Current MODOT information about construction delays on Missouri roads and highways · Missouri Career Source—Registration site for job searching in Missouri. · Funeral forms – Information for loved ones to use for an obituary or funeral planning · Personal/Financial documents file list – Information needed after death · Online Games (free crosswords and other word games) · “How to” videos – extremely short demos on just about anything, including sports and crafts · Veterinary Partner—Hints for health care, behavior control, nutrition, and other topics. Includes dogs, cats, and reptiles. ALWAYS consult your veterinarian before using online advice! · Sun Office – Free generic version of Office which will also open other word processing, spreadsheet, presentation documents. If you’ve ever used Star Office, this is an update to be compatible with newer computer systems. Virus Hoax, Urban Legend, Chain Letter Checkup Sites: · Truth or Fiction—Check truth of e-mails (urban legends, virus warnings, etc) · Snopes Urban Legends and Myths—Check truth of e-mails (urban legends, virus warnings, etc) · Virus Hoax Checkup Site—Check on virus warnings · Hoax Busters -- Lookup site for suspected hoaxes and chain letters go to Internet Resource Links INDEX

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