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"Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves,
or we know where we can find information upon it."
- Samuel Johnson
JUN 2016
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DATE SITE OF THE DAY
6/1/16
Mathway
"Free math problem solver answers your algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics homework questions with step-by-step explanations, just like a math tutor."
6/2/16
OldVersion.com
"Sometimes upgrading to a newer version can be a good thing. Other times, your computer may not be compatible with the new version, the new version is bloated, or all the options you liked are no longer available. OldVersion.com has been supplying the online community with old versions of various programs since 2001. The service is utilized by thousands of users every day and has been featured in newspapers and magazines as well as on radio and television."
6/3/16
Darwin Manuscripts Project
"On this site, you will find the world's first and only large collection of full color, high-resolution images of faithfully transcribed Darwin manuscripts. These manuscripts record Charles Darwin's work as a practicing scientist."
6/4/16
Wiktionary: A Wiki-based Open Content Dictionary
"Welcome to the English-language Wiktionary, a collaborative project to produce a free-content multilingual dictionary. It aims to describe all words of all languages using definitions and descriptions in English."
6/5/16
Indeed: One Search. All Jobs
"Click here to find millions of jobs from thousands of company web sites, job boards and newspapers. One search. All jobs. Indeed.
6/6/16
NASA: Earth As Art
"The NASA Earth As Art collection features stunning images of Earth from five U.S. Earth-observing satellites."
6/7/16
Mortgage Calculator
"Use this free mortgage calculator to save money on your home loan today. Includes amortization tables, bi-weekly savings, refinance info, and helpful tips."
6/8/16
U.S. and World Population Clock
"The U.S. population clock is based on a series of short-term projections for the resident population of the United States. This includes people whose usual residence is in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. These projections do not include members of the Armed Forces overseas, their dependents, or other U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. The projections are based on a monthly series of population estimates starting with the April 1, 2010 resident population from the 2010 Census."
6/9/16
50States.com
"State information resource links to state homepage, symbols, flags, maps, constitutions, representatives, songs, birds, flowers, trees, and more."
6/10/16
Thesaurus.com
"Thesaurus.com - the largest and most trusted free online thesaurus brought to you by Dictionary.com. Quickly find synonyms and antonyms."
6/11/16
Britannica Online
"Explore the updated online encyclopedia from Encyclopedia Britannica with hundreds of thousands of articles, biographies, videos, images, and web sites."
6/12/16
Melissa Data: Free Lookups
"Free Lookups for ZIP Codes, maps, ZIP+4, Carrier Routes, addresses, reverse phone, IP location, SIC codes, street names, property info and much more."
6/13/16
Hunt4Freebies
"Hunt4Freebies is the most updated freebie site on the web, updated 24/7. You can find free samples, free gift cards, free beauty products, free tickets and points, free magazines."
6/14/16
Mensa Workout
"This quiz is provided for entertainment purposes only; it is not an IQ test. This score will not qualify you for Mensa. The questions on the Mensa Workout are biased towards people whose primary language is English. Mensa offers culture-fair testing throughout the world."
6/15/16
TED: Ideas Worth Spreading
"TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics - from science to business to global issues - in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world."
6/16/16
NASA.gov
"NASA.gov brings you the latest news, images and videos from America's space agency, pioneering the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research."
6/17/16
99u: Insights on Making Ideas Happen
"The 99U provides actionable insights on productivity, organization, and leadership to help creatives people push ideas forward."
6/18/16
Composer's Datebook
"A collection of curated streams, unique programs and features to promote calm and focus."
6/19/16
U.S, Census Bureau: Father's Day: June 19, 2016
"The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. Father's Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent."
6/20/16
StumbleUpon
"StumbleUpon is the easiest way to find cool new websites, videos, photos and images from across the Web. We make the best recommendations just for you."
6/21/16
Consumer World
"Consumer World has over 2.000 links to everything 'consumer' on the Internet, including product reviews, buying advice, consumer rights, scam alerts and bargains."
6/22/16
Refdesk: Coupons for Online Shopping
Listing by Refdesk.com of over 100 websites providing coupons for online shopping.
6/23/16
BookFinder.com
"Find cheapest used books, rare books, textbooks, new and out-of-print books. Compare book prices, including shipping, from over 100,000 booksellers worldwide."
6/24/16
DigiSigner
"Sign documents online using electronic signature. Get legally binding signatures from others. Start with our e-signature solution for free!"
6/25/16
Treatment Centers Directory
"Substance addiction destroys lives. Treatment Centers Directory is committed to helping addicts and their families to overcome drug addiction and alcoholism. We provide a 24-hour toll-free addiction helpline, with trained addiction treatment counselors standing by to help you now. We also provide a complete directory of drug treatment centers throughout the USA."
6/26/16
Epinions: Unbiased Reviews by Real People
"Largest consumer review site with thousands of customer product reports. Read unbiased reviews by real people on Epinions.com."
6/27/16
AccountKiller.com
"Instructions to delete Skype, Facebook, Windows Live, Yahoo, Twitter, MSN and other accounts."
6/28/16
Bureau of Labor Statistics: American Time Use Survey
"The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) measures the amount of time people spend doing various activities, such as paid work, childcare, volunteering, and socializing."
6/29/16
2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners
"Pulitzer Prizewinners and Nominated Finalists. Winners' biographies and photos are available, along with winning stories, columns, editorials, photos and cartoons, in all 14 Journalism categories. Synopses of winning books, and samples from winners in drama and music are also available."
6/30/16
U.S. National Debt Clock
"Real Time U.S. National Debt Clock."
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