General Information Resources for Community Web Users

Updated February 4, 2012

 

 

Thought for the Week:   Instead of giving someone the gate, try mending the fence.

 

For FREE 411 Directory Assistance, dial 1-800-FREE 411 from home or cell phone.   Read about its pros and cons on the Internet by clicking here.   Directory Assistance also available on the Internet at FREE411.com.

                    

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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 MapsPersonalize 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 CardsSend 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 OfficeFree 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 SiteCheck on virus warnings

·       Hoax Busters -- Lookup site for suspected hoaxes and chain letters

go to Internet Resource Links INDEX

 

 

 

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