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SEP 2017
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SITE OF THE DAY
9/1/17
TOS;DR
Terms of service are some of the worst text it's possible to find on the internet. They're dry, bland, unreadable screeds of legalese not intended for human consumption. TOS;DR takes terms of service and digests them into something succinct and meaningful. Great for people who want to take a more active role in the services they use, and how those services use their data.
9/2/17
Google Translate
The web is bigger than just English, and Google Translate is a great tool for exploring the parts of it that exist in other languages. Available as a browser extension, Translate leverages Google's machine learning to convert seamlessly between languages. The results aren't perfect, but they're good enough to get by (and getting better with every update).
9/3/17
Zomato
A foodie's resource for local restaurant reviews, Zomato is great for discovering hidden gems in your neighborhood and finding out which expensive restaurants aren't worth your time.
9/4/17
Project Gutenberg
Own an e-reader but hate paying for e-books? Luckily, a huge number of great classic books are no longer under copyright. Project Gutenberg is a massive repository for these texts, in a dazzling array of formats, all available free of charge.
9/5/17
GoodReads
A large social network for book enthusiasts! Great for keeping track of the books you've read, connecting with other readers, finding quality book reviews, and sharing recommendations.
9/6/17
Audible
The internet's home of audio books, Audible has an insanely-sized catalog featuring most classics, many new releases, and a host of quality audio courses to keep you learning for years. These are perfect for listening to in the car, at the gym, or simply as a way of reading a book while giving your eyes time to rest from the screen.
9/7/17
What Should I Read Next?
A sort of Pandora for books, this site is a book recommendation engine that takes books you've enjoyed and recommends new books based on them.
9/8/17
FedStats
A trusted source for federal statistical information since 1997. FedStats supports a community of practice for over 100 agencies engaged in the production and dissemination of official federal statistics, and provides the public with a showcase of information, tools and news related to official federal statistics.
9/9/17
USA.gov
USA.gov's mission is to create and organize timely, needed government information and services and make them accessible anytime, anywhere, via your channel of choice.
9/10/17
fedspending.org
We all pay taxes. A lot of taxes. FedSpending.org gives you easy ways to see exactly where, and on what, your federal tax dollars are being spent.
9/11/17
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Through commemoration, exhibitions and educational programs, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit in New York City, remembers and honors the 2,983 people killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, as well as those who risked their lives to save others and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath of the attacks.
9/12/17
govtrack
Tracking legislation and votes in the United States Congress.
9/13/17
Crimereports.com
CrimeReports helps residents see and understand where crime is happening in their neighborhood and engage with their local law enforcement agencies.
9/14/17
nationalparks.org
Explore America's national parks. Discover our most treasured places, supported by people like you, and start your travel planning here.
9/15/17
USdebtclock.org
View the US National Debt Clock in real time.
9/16/17
Health and Human Services
Get the latest dietary guidelines, vaccine recommendations, and notices of available health tests. There's also information to help prevent, prepare for, and deal with a disaster or emergency.
9/17/17
Food and Nutrition Service
Try this site if you are having trouble paying for groceries or affording a nutritious diet. Seventeen programs offer help, including food and nutrition education.
9/18/17
Bureau of Consular Affairs
If you plan to study, travel, or work abroad, you'll need this site. Find out how to get a U.S. passport and visa, and search by country for safety and entry/exit requirements.
9/19/17
Housing and Urban Development
HUD is a well of resources whether you're renting (e.g. low-rent apartment search) or buying (e.g. mortgage comparison tools or special homebuying programs).
9/20/17
grants.gov
If you or your organization is looking for a grant, this is the place to go. You can check for grant eligibility, see what's available, apply, and track your application's progress.
9/21/17
Department of Homeland Security
Visit this site to learn more about disaster preparedness, threat levels, human trafficking, trusted traveler programs and much more.
9/22/17
USPS
The USPS site is packed with things to do online find a zip code, calculate postage, stop your mail, buy stamps or print shipping labels, all from the comfort of a home office.
9/23/17
Whitehouse.gov
Get news, events and updates from the White House here at 1600 Daily.
9/24/17
fedspending.org
We all pay taxes. A lot of taxes. FedSpending.org gives you easy ways to see exactly where, and on what, your federal tax dollars are being spent.
9/25/17
Google Trends: How to fix a toilet and other things we couldn't do with out search.
Google News Lab works with the best designers around the world to tell stories with Google data. How to fix a toilet and other things we couldn't do with out search is one of the top 'how to' queries in google search by artist Xaquin Gonzalez Veira.
9/26/17
How Stuff Works
HowStuffWorks got its start in 1998 at a college professor's kitchen table. From there, they quickly grew into an award-winning source of unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works. Today, our writers, editors, podcasters and video hosts share all the things they're most excited to learn about with nearly 30 million visitors to the site each month.
9/27/17
Bug Me Not
Are you bugged constantly to sign up for websites, even though you do not wish to share your email? If yes, then BugMeNot is for you. Instead of creating new logins, BugMeNot has shared logins across thousands of websites which can be used.
9/28/17
Code Academy
Code Academy is a free website that will help you become a better programmer. You begin with basic tutorials and as you progress, the challenges become more difficult and time consuming. This website is great for re-learning material and serves a different route than learning in the classroom.
9/29/17
Print Friendly
PrintFriendly cleans and formats web pages for perfect print experience. PrintFriendly removes ads, navigation and web page junk, so you save paper and ink when you print. It's free and easy to use. Perfect to use at home, the office, or whenever you need to print a web page.
9/30/17
Google Translate
Google's free service instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.
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