CebtAdvice.org is designed to help consumers understand the wise use of credit and locate a caring certified counselor if they are in need of assistance. But you don't have to ask for personal assistance. The site has many tools to let you help yourself. If you think you may need a better plan, try some of the tools on this site.
Who are they . . . Really ? (July 28, 2007)
Read about their lives. Find out about their history. Play games to see if you know them as well as you think. Biography. Fun, educational, and entertaining.
Historic Light Stations (July 26, 2007)
America's fasination with Lighthouses still lingers even though most are automated and unmaned. Many you can visit and climb. These wonderful structurs are in more than half of our states and make a great place to visit during a family vacation.
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The National Library of Medicine, on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The Library's programs range from consumer health information, to medical literature, to genetic data in support of the Human Genome Project. You'll find information on better dealing with common diseases like diabetes, to reading nutrition labels.
World's Best (July 22, 2007)
The world's best city, hotel, island, spa, or cruise may be a matter of opinion depending upon your rating system. In Travel & Leisure's 11th annual poll, readers name the very best in travel, from hotels to cities to islands, along with all of the operators and outfitters who make the journey possible.
Don't get Bit (July 20, 2007)
Don't let mosquito's ruin your fun this summer. Track their activity in your area so you can plan events around the little pests.
Feel Like an Observer (July 18, 2007)
Eyewitness to History an award-winning Web site presenting history through the perspective of those who actually lived it - from the ancient world through the 20th century.
Gardening by the Yard (July 16, 2007)
Gardening by the Yard with Paul James is an entertaining half-hour program is designed for people who want their yards to look great but don't have a lot of time to spend on them. The host, master gardener Paul James, focuses on the lighter side of gardening and gives down-to-earth advice about gardening basics such as soil, watering and trees, and he troubleshoots such common gardening difficulties as poor light and pests. If you love your yard/garden, don't miss his show.
Helping Your Garden Grow (July 14, 2007)
Whether you are new to gardening, or a seasoned gardening pro, Garden Guides has everything you need. This online resource provides detailed and extensive information on plants, pests, gardening tips & techniques, gardening recipes, seeds & bulbs, gardening books, nurseries & landscapers, and more.
Comics (July 12, 2007)
Don't get the daily paper? Miss the comics? Try these favorites from past and present.
The health of your teeth and gums effects your entire body. You not only swallow food but also the bacteria that lives in your mouth after you eat. The look of your teeth can equally effect your self-esteem. Learn more about Dental Health and how it effects your overall health at Simple Steps.
Dig It On the Beech (July 8, 2007)
The world would be a better place if more people were having fun in the sand. Here is your invitation to peek behind building the best sand castles. Tips, tricks, and world-wide contests.
Economic Calling While Traveling Overseas (July 6, 2007)
Get ready to slash your long distance telephone bill by up to 90 percent. All you need to do is use your computer to place the call through the year-old online service Skype.com.
Skype is definitely targeted for people with broadband connections.
The software is free to download and free to use to call other Skype users. If you want to call a regular telephone number in 22 countries around the world, the cost is 0.017 Euros per minute (about 0.020 American cents.) You can talk to someone in the U.S., Canada, Australia or 19 other nations for one hour and pay $1.20. Calls to most other countries also cost less than one cent per minute.
Donate Frequent Flyer Miles (July 4, 2007)
Donate your frequent flyer miles to soldiers who are home on leave from Iraq. That is the simple premise that has made Operation Hero Mile a success.
The site was born after a Maryland congressman learned that the U.S. government flies soldiers on leave from Iraq to select airports in the U.S. It's up to the troops to get home from there.
This site collects frequent flyer miles and then donates them to the soldiers. Usually, the miles are not transferable but a growing number of airlines are making this exception. In fact, Delta even donated 10 million miles to the troops.
The site is simple to use and includes direct links to forms (online or print) that allow anyone to donate their miles.
Travel Healthy (July 2, 2007)
The Travelers' Health site of the National Center for Infectious Diseases offers the latest information about SARS and much more. Do you need vaccinations to travel into certain countries? What disease outbreaks are taking place around the world? Are there special tips for traveling with children? What about taking a cruise? The site offers the answers to these and many other questions.
The U.S. Department of State offers security information and warnings for Americans. In addition to the latest announcements, you can choose individual countries to see if there are security warnings issued.
