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==Content==
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tHJgki Wow, great blog post.Really thank you!
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This is the wiki for the SST division.
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You can use this wiki for:
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*Organizing content for later publication to BPL's webpage
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*Listing useful websites
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*Keeping track of discussions in the reference meetings.
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*Anything else you think might be useful.  Really, anything.
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==Animals and Pets==
==Animals and Pets==
[[Image:Furzilla m.jpg|frame|A cat in an unnatural stance.]]  
[[Image:Furzilla m.jpg|frame|A cat in an unnatural stance.]]  
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http://www.avma.org/care4pets/ - a site from the American Veterinary Medical Association, with information on care and selecting a pet.
 
http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ - advice on searching for a lost pet.
http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ - advice on searching for a lost pet.
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==Adoption Blue Books==
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[http://unix7.com/content/morphlabs-forges-openstack-cloud-rack http://unix7.com/content/morphlabs-forges-openstack-cloud-rack] [http://support.higheredresearch.com/support/members/rasafu.aspx http://support.higheredresearch.com/support/members/rasafu.aspx] [http://www.theprodigyproject.com/members/pittporma.aspx http://www.theprodigyproject.com/members/pittporma.aspx] [http://lovewall.us/content/somanan http://lovewall.us/content/somanan] =-=
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The latest volume, as of February 2008, is the "L" volume, which covers up to November 2007.  
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==Bank Bailout==
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http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm
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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above.
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The books are updated in a circular fashion, i.e. the oldest book is replaced by a new set as they come in. The latest additions are not in the first volume, nor the last volume, nor are the spread throughout the book. Vol. J-851 to J-990 contains children added between March 2006 and July 2006.
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==Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation==
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http://www.bedc.org/
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This website was suggested by Business Library staff for quick access to info about Brooklyn. Click on the tab that says "Brooklyn."
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== Business Plans ==
 
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http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/writingplan.html
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==Business Plans==
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http://www.mbda.gov/documents/businessplanwriter-one-pager-v2.pdf 
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This is a Power Point presentation from the Minority Business Development Agency
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http://leeds-faculty.colorado.edu/moyes/bplan/   
http://leeds-faculty.colorado.edu/moyes/bplan/   
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http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm   
http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm   
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allows users to see 60 free sample plans for specific types of small businesses from the 500+ the company sells in their software product
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allows users to see hundreds of free sample plans for specific types of small businesses from the 500+ the company sells in their software product
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http://www.bplans.com/samples/sba.ofn 
 
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The Small Business Administrations source of plans for very specific small businesses.
 
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http://www.smallbis.nypl.org 
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==Children's Services==
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sources of assistance and with a NYPL card 250 sample plans are available from one of NYPL's databases
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/statistics/statistics_links.shtml
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Statistics within the last month or so of the number of children in protective services, preventive services, child care, Head Start and foster care.
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== Civil Rights Movement - primary sources ==
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==Climate change==
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http://www.pewclimate.org
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From the Pew Center on Global Climate Change this site includes international, national,regional and business data on the subject.
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==== Black Panther Party ====
 
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http://www.blackpanther.org 
 
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also the Huey P. Newton Foundation site
 
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====Brown vs. Board of Education====
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==Constitutions, state==
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http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/dl/Civil_Rights_BrownvsBoE/BrownvsBOEfiles.html
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http://www.constitution.org/cons/usstcons.htm
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Primary resource includes formal documents and letters between the governor of the state. Unique sources for this popular topic
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covers all 50 states
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====Civil Rights Program====
 
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The document sent from the attorney general to the Speaker of the House and to the Presidential Cabinet (on who's stationary it is composed) outlining a commission to, among other issues, create a commission to investigate the voting systems states used to excluded African Americans from registering to vote or voting. This was following a speech to the nation that voting was primary to every American's rights and that no impediment should be allowed to exisit. Document is extensive.http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/dl/Civil_Rights_Civil_Rights_Act/CabinetPaperCP5648310April56pg01.pdf
 
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====Jackie Robinson letter==== to President Eisenhower urging him to ensure the immediate rights for African Americans saying that they had waited too long already. digitalized copy.
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==Country Pages for the World==
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http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/document.html?doc=17&title.raw=Letter%20from%20Jackie%20Robinson%20to%20President%20Dwight%20D.%20Eisenhower
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====Martin Luther King, Jr.====
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This resource, developed by the University of Colorado at Boulder, combines many standard resources on countries like the CIA World Factbook with many less obvious resources from international organizations and national sources.  A great source for patrons looking for comprehensive information about countries.
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http://foia.fbi.gov/king/mkl1a.pdf
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http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/foreigngovt.htm
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Detailed records from as early as late 1963 of Hoover's attempt to discredit him and attempts to replace King as the leader he had become.This site hasover 16,000 photocopied pages of the FBI documents.It is indexed with page numbers for access. Excellent primary source and fascinating historical reading.
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====Malcom X Project====
 
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[[Image:Malcolmx.JPG|right|frame|Malcolm X]]http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ccbh/mxp 
 
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archival footage, speeches, new info on his assassination and oral histories of people close to him
 
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====Little Rock school integration==== http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/dl/LittleRock/littlerockdocuments.html
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==Day care centers, starting one in NYC & info for parents==
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This primary resource includes telegrams and official notices between Arkansas' governor and the President; Eisenhower's personal notes following a meeting with the governor; Presidential decrees of increasing warnings that Federal troops could be used to quell the continued violence and even a telegram from Little Rock's mayor alerting Eisenhower that the governor and his wife were personal friends of the people responsible for inciting most of the violence.
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== Computer Tips and Tricks ==
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/safety/safety_child_care_centers.pdf
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Customizing Google
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Fire Safety in Day Care Centers--What Parents Need to Know
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http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/11/biases-and-restrictions-in-google.html
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/dc/dc.shtml
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general info, the City's Rules number that regulates day care centers and the organizations that can recommend quality centers. This is very useful for parents who want to be fully informed.
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== Congressional Committees ==
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==Death Penalty Information Center==
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To locate Congressional committees link to http://www.house.gov or http://www.senate.gov.    Committee members are listed. Every legislator has a web site which will list his/her committee affiliations.
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http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/
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The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue. The Center is widely quoted and consulted by all those concerned with the death penalty.
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==Drugs and drug treatment in Criminal Justice populations==
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http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj
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We get regular questions from customers especially social work students and workers about this info and don't have enough to satisfy the demand. This site should help with questions and answers such as "Why should srug abuse treatment be provided to offenders" and Are relapse risk factors different in offender populations? Site is from the NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)  Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations-A Research-Based Guide
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== Emmett Till murder ==
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==Education Theory==
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Theory Into Practice Database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction.
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http://tip.psychology.org/
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http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/dl/Civil_Rights_Emmett_Till_Case/EmmettTillCase.html
 
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Primary documents including a telegram from Emmett's mother directly to the President demanding action.
 
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==Federal, State, and local Government Resources==
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== Federal, State, and local Government Resources ==
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====Local government resources====
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Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation
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=====ACRIS=====
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/jump/acris.shtml
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Search property records and view document images for Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn back to 1966
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Compute property transfer taxes
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Create cover pages and tax forms to record documents
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Find a property Borough, Block and Lot (BBL) or Address
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=====Auctions=====
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/home/home.shtml
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Department of Citywide Administrative Services dates and info on:
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Auto Auctions, City Surplus Auctions, Real Estate Leasing and Real Estate Purchasing
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/services/services_auctions.shtml
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Site for listing of upcoming vehicle auctions run by NYC.
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Personal asset auctions not listed here but are listed in the NYC newspapers and posted in both the Sheriff's and City Clerk's offices.
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=====Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation=====
http://www.bedc.org/
http://www.bedc.org/
This website was suggested by Business Library staff for quick access to info about Brooklyn.  Click on the tab that says "Brooklyn."
This website was suggested by Business Library staff for quick access to info about Brooklyn.  Click on the tab that says "Brooklyn."
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Federal money given to States
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=======Children's Services=====
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http://www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget/fy08/bis.html   
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/statistics/statistics_links.shtml
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Scroll down to Program Tables and choose program: school meal programs, Head Start, Medicaid,
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Statistics within the last month or so of the number of children in protective services, preventive services, child care, Head Start and foster care.
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Food Stamps, child support enforcement, low-income home energy assistance, state children's health insurance, foster care, Homeland Security and Disaster grants, public housing, community development, airport improvements, highways, capital investment and federal transit are included.
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Has information on current and past presidents.
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Guide for Filing a FOIA Request
 
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http://www.bushsecrecy.org/PageIndex.cfm?ParentID=2&CategoryID=8&PagesID=34
 
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Passports
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=====Community District information=====
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http://www.travel.state.gov/passport
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Abuse/Neglect Report by Community District - 2003-2008
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Has all information related to obtaining, applying for, renewing passports.
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Placement Statistics by Community District - 2007-2008
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Including reporting lost or stolen passports, fees, online applications and downloadable applications.
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/downloads/pdf/stats_abuse_03_08.pdf
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Government Grants
 
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http://www.grants.gov
 
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Good starting points to explain why there's not free government money just waiting for recipients: http://www.nofreemoney.com/
 
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Free NYS court forms are available at http://www.nycourts.gov/forms/index.shtml
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=====Community Health Profiles=====
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/data/data.shtml
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Federal agency forms, are available at http://forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal
 
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Some information about the [[NYC City Library]]
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=====Forms, NYC=====
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== Health ==
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Banking Corporation Tax forms
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[[Image:Health-stub.gif|left|frame]]
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/business/business_tax_banking.shtml#forms
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====Nutrition & exercise websites====
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http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov
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MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality and physical activity status. You put in the food and amounts you eat during the day and it will tell you what foods you still need to eat the meet the amounts recommended by the "pyramid." You can put in the amounts at the end of a day to assess that day alone but the unique service this site offers is that you can register and track your food and exercise balances for one year. Drop down menus are used for both foods and activities. They do not have to be used together; you can keep track of just one.
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====Women's health websites====
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Birth certificates, online order form
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http://www.whealth.org/links
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https://www.vitalchek.com/new-york-city-express-birth-certificates.aspx
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Website has many links related to women's health issues
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== Homeless statistics ==
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Business and Excise taxes
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"On any given night in this country 800,000 persons experience homelessness.
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/pub/pub_businesstax.shtml
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Nearly 200,000 of these individuals are veterans who have served in the
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1996-current year
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armed forces. Over the course of a year, approximately 500,000 veterans
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experience homelessness." source: ''Ending Homelessness Among Veterans Through Supportive Housing''  page 4.  published by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
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== Great Article on Starting an Import/Export Business ==
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Property forms:
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/pub/pub_property.shtml
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:Tax Reduction Programs (Exemptions & Abatements)
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:Third Party Notification for Real Property Taxes
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:Assessment/Valuation
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:Real Property Income & Expense
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:Real Property Transfer Tax
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:Dividing (Apportioning) & Merging Lots
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:Payment Plans
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:Refunds
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/businessideas/startupkits/article41846.html
 
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Tax Tribunal
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/tat/html/forms/forms.shtml
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:the Petition Form (PDF)
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:the Exception to Determination of Administrative Law Judge Form (PDF)
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:the Power of Attorney Form (PDF)
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== International Adoptions ==
 
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http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/intercountry/_473.html
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=====New York City Business Solutions - Free sample business plan=====
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Provides as up-to-date as possible information on specific country's laws and limitations. US requirements and details about the assistance they can and cannot fer and necessary forms are explained in detail. A user-friendly site.
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NYC Business Express site leads new business owners through questions to ask themselves as well as a sample cover letter and business plan with various parts explained. very good source
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/business_plan.pdf
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== Labor primary sources ==
 
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http://www.library.dol.gov Click on the Digital Library under "Find It".
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=====NYC Housing Programs - Apartments=====
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== Library Wikis ==
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HASA Housing Services - emergency assistance for people with AIDS
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http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/em_assist/emergency_assistance.shtml
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Best Practices Wiki
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http://instructionwiki.org/Sharing_resources
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Senior citizen housing  (by zip code)
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Library Instruction Wiki
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https://a069-webapps12.nyc.gov/egovt/housing/Brooklyn.cfm
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== NYC & NYS Vital Records ==
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=====NYC Housing Programs - Homeowners and Homebuyers=====
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Current Lotteries
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/lotteries.shtml#lists
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Disabled
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/programs/programs.shtml
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The Department of Finance offers a partial real property tax for property owners who have a medically certifiable disability, who own and reside in residential properties (including one-, two- or three-family homes, condominium units, or cooperative apartments), and who meet the annual income eligibility criteria. Eligible property owners may apply for the exemption by March 15th to qualify for benefits in their next annual real estate tax bill. Visit the Department of Finance website for more information on the Disabled Homeowners Exemption (click on the red button called "STAR/Tax Exemptions") and other tax reduction programs administered by the Department of Finance.
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/programs/programs.shtml
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The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is actively engaged in the development of accessible and affordable housing.
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Since 1996, HPD has produced approximately 850 accessible dwelling units through its Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program, Neighborhood Redevelopment Program and Tenant Interim Lease Program.
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HPD sets aside 5% of its units for applicants with mobility impairments and 2% for applicants with hearing or visual impairments. HPD works closely with the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities (MOPD) to market broadly the availability of accessible housing units to people with disabilities
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Home Buyers classes in Brooklyn - no dates but phone numbers to call for next class in your neighborhood.
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml
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HPD-approved homebuying counseling agencies
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml
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Home rehabilitation loans
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/repairs/maintenance_complaints.shtml
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=====New York City Vital Records=====
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml
http://home2.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml
NEW YORK CITY birth,death,marriage,genealogical
NEW YORK CITY birth,death,marriage,genealogical
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/vitalrecords
http://www.health.state.ny.us/vitalrecords
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NEW YORK STATE birth,death,marriage,divorce,adoption information registry and genealogical
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NEW YORK STATE birth,death,marriage,divorce,adoption information registry and genealogical records and resources
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records and resources
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==No Child Left Behind Act full-text==
 
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http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/107-110.pdf
 
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=====Businesses, starting new=====
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http://www.tax.state.ny.us/sbc/starting_business.htm
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== Nonprofit organizations ==
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Recordkeeping
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Hiring employees
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Selling products or services
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Other New York State taxes
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Permits, licenses, and registrations
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New York City business information
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Buying all or part of a business
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http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml  USA.gov for Nonprofits  One-stop shopping for all federal government programs that fund nonprofits and a section on basic proposal writing. Users can link to their state's requirements for incorporating, find information on special mail eligibility and filing for tax-exempt status. Site includes faith based initiatives.
 
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=====Child Support=====
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Sales for Government and Nonprofit Buyers  Meant for state and local nonprofits excess property from the GSA and military is available for sale. Some items are: 
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/programs/child_support.shtml
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computers, real estate, and office equipment though the potenial buyer must realize that items and quantity vary constantly.
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Services include: determining the location of the noncustodial parent, a summons service, assistance with establishment of paternity, child support and medical support orders, and collection and enforcement of those orders. Also deals with situations in which the mother is not certain of the fatherhood, and taking the extreme disciplinary action against parents who don't pay up. Explains how the state comes up with the amount to be paid monthly. Did you know that teen fathers are treated in exactly the same way as adults?
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http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/general/pubs/05seminar8.pdf 
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For parents trying to collect there is a video "What you need to know about children's services hearings and services" to provide encouragement and support for families.
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Joint Ventures for CHDO's and Nonprofits
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== Philosophy Resources ==
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http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf
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"What Unwed Fathers Need to Know"
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Online Philosophy Encyclopedia
 
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http://plato.stanford.edu/
 
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A short blurb from their website--"All entries and substantive updates are refereed by the members of a distinguished Editorial Board before they are made public. Consequently, our dynamic reference work maintains academic standards while evolving and adapting in response to new research."
 
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Dictionary of the History of Ideas
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=====Crime in New York State=====
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http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/DicHist/dict.html
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http://nysl.nysed.gov/Archimages/111398.PDF
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Full text of an out-of-print title published in 1974.  Searchable and Browsable.
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"Crime in New York State--final data  includes statistics as far back as 1999 for comparison
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=====Health care reform, Obama's plan=====
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http://www.HealthReform.gov
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It has many features but one of the potentially most useful is a map function illustrating for example why New York State needs health care reform and how it would benefit from its enactment.
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The Department of Health and Human Services maintains a new website for disseminating information about proposed health care reform. .
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Bear in mind that this site is obviously NOT a nonpartisan forum but rather a voice of the Obama administration.  DL 08/11/09
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=====New York State Adoption Album=====
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Formerly known as the Adoption Blue Books when it was in paper format the state now presents the information online. There is an opening screen where prospective parents can fill in information about the prospective child and themselves.
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http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/adopt/services.asp
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=====New York State court forms, free=====
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are available at http://www.nycourts.gov/forms/index.shtml
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=====Substance Abuse=====
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http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf
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"What Unwed Fathers Need to Know"
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=====Vital Records, New York State=====
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http://home2.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml
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NEW YORK STATE birth,death,marriage,divorce,adoption information registry and genealogical records and resources
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=====Vital Statistics of New York State=====
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http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vital_statistics/2007/
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====Federal government resources====
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=====Bank Bailout=====
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http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm
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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above.
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=====Climate Literacy=====
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http://www.climatescience.gov
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:Site contains Climate Literacy, "The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences," which is a guide for individuals and communities "for learners of all ages."
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=====Code of Federal Regulations=====
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The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis.
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Titles 1-16 are updated as of January 1st
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Titles 17-27 are updated as of April 1st
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Titles 28-41 are updated as of July 1st
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Titles 42-50 are updated as of October 1st
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Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts that cover specific regulatory areas. Large parts may be subdivided into subparts. All parts are organized in sections, and most citations in the CFR are provided at the section level. A list of agencies and where they appear in the CFR may be found in Appendix C of the U.S. Government Manual.
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The online CFR is a joint project authorized by the publisher, the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) Office of the Federal Register (OFR), and the Government Printing Office (GPO) to provide the public with enhanced access to Government information.
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http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
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=====Congressional Committees=====
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To locate Congressional committees:
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http://www.house.gov or http://www.senate.gov
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Committee members are listed. Every legislator has a web site which will list his/her committee affiliations. Committees can be searched for members.
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=====Constitution, U.S.amendments not ratified=====
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Text of the 6 proposed amendments that were not ratified.
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Div Ref 342.73023 U58 C The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretations
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=====Electoral College=====
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http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/index.html]
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Finally a source that fully explains the process of choosing the electors, who they are,threir duties and how they affect electiona. Question and answer format. Includes section for teachers. Other sources at the same site explain the entire process of electing a president of the United States. Excellect resource.
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=====FDIC and current fiscal crisis=====
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http://www.fdic.gov
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Information about temporary changes in insurance coverage of bank deposits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. It is important to note that the new $250,000 maximum is TEMPORARY,  for the period 3 Oct 08 through 31 Dec 09.
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=====Federal agency forms=====
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are available at http://forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal
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=====Foreclosures=====
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http://www.fha.gov
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Lastest news updated daily; listing of HUD-approved counseling programs; HUD's Guide to Foreclosure; Lender Locator allows searchers to use finding tool as specific as zip code; event calender to all kinds of FHA-related events in NYC and Brooklyn; FHA wikipedia has definitions and hundreds and questions and answers.
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=====Government Grants=====
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http://www.grants.gov
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Good starting points to explain why there's not free government money just waiting for recipients: http://www.nofreemoney.com/
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=====Health care reform, Obama's plan=====
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http://www.HealthReform.gov
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The Department of Health and Human Services maintains a new website for disseminating information about proposed health care reform. It has many features but one of the potentially most useful is a map function illustrating for example why New York State needs health care reform and how it would benefit from its enactment.
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Bear in mind that this site is obviously NOT a nonpartisan forum but rather a voice of the Obama administration.  DL 08/11/09
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=====Housing rehabilitation programs=====
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http://www.hud.gov/recovery/
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=====No Child Left Behind Act full-text=====
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http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/107-110.pdf
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=====Passports=====
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http://www.travel.state.gov/passport
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Has all information related to obtaining, applying for, renewing passports.
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Including reporting lost or stolen passports, fees, online applications and downloadable applications.
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== Reference Desk info ==
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=====STAT-USA=====
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STAT-USA and USA Trade User Name and Password Information
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We are authorized to use (simultaneously) a maximum of two dedicated workstations for accessing the STAT-USA and companion USA Trade databases.  Please note that we are required to sign users on with the information below:
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== Adoption Blue Books ==
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:http://www.STAT-USA.gov
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:Password:  TMM74KM
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STAT-USA and USA Trade User Name and Password Information
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[[Suggested Reading]]
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We are authorized to use (simultaneously) a maximum of two dedicated workstations for accessing the STAT-USA and companion USA Trade databases.  Please note that we are required to sign users on with the information below:
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*[[Jeff's Testing]]
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== United Nation's Library ==
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Anna's [[UN Library]] report.
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Current revision as of 19:27, 24 October 2012

tHJgki Wow, great blog post.Really thank you!

Contents

[edit] Animals and Pets

A cat in an unnatural stance.

http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ - advice on searching for a lost pet. 

http://unix7.com/content/morphlabs-forges-openstack-cloud-rack http://support.higheredresearch.com/support/members/rasafu.aspx http://www.theprodigyproject.com/members/pittporma.aspx http://lovewall.us/content/somanan =-=

[edit] Bank Bailout

http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above.

[edit] Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation

http://www.bedc.org/ This website was suggested by Business Library staff for quick access to info about Brooklyn. Click on the tab that says "Brooklyn."


[edit] Business Plans

http://leeds-faculty.colorado.edu/moyes/bplan/ basic instructions and 4 plan templates

http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm allows users to see hundreds of free sample plans for specific types of small businesses from the 500+ the company sells in their software product


[edit] Children's Services

http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/statistics/statistics_links.shtml Statistics within the last month or so of the number of children in protective services, preventive services, child care, Head Start and foster care.

[edit] Climate change

http://www.pewclimate.org From the Pew Center on Global Climate Change this site includes international, national,regional and business data on the subject.


[edit] Constitutions, state

http://www.constitution.org/cons/usstcons.htm covers all 50 states


[edit] Country Pages for the World

This resource, developed by the University of Colorado at Boulder, combines many standard resources on countries like the CIA World Factbook with many less obvious resources from international organizations and national sources. A great source for patrons looking for comprehensive information about countries. http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/foreigngovt.htm


[edit] Day care centers, starting one in NYC & info for parents

http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/safety/safety_child_care_centers.pdf Fire Safety in Day Care Centers--What Parents Need to Know

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/dc/dc.shtml general info, the City's Rules number that regulates day care centers and the organizations that can recommend quality centers. This is very useful for parents who want to be fully informed.

[edit] Death Penalty Information Center

http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/ The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue. The Center is widely quoted and consulted by all those concerned with the death penalty.

[edit] Drugs and drug treatment in Criminal Justice populations

http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj We get regular questions from customers especially social work students and workers about this info and don't have enough to satisfy the demand. This site should help with questions and answers such as "Why should srug abuse treatment be provided to offenders" and Are relapse risk factors different in offender populations? Site is from the NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations-A Research-Based Guide

[edit] Education Theory

Theory Into Practice Database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction. http://tip.psychology.org/


[edit] Federal, State, and local Government Resources

[edit] Local government resources

[edit] ACRIS

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/jump/acris.shtml Search property records and view document images for Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn back to 1966 Compute property transfer taxes Create cover pages and tax forms to record documents Find a property Borough, Block and Lot (BBL) or Address


[edit] Auctions

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/home/home.shtml Department of Citywide Administrative Services dates and info on: Auto Auctions, City Surplus Auctions, Real Estate Leasing and Real Estate Purchasing

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/services/services_auctions.shtml Site for listing of upcoming vehicle auctions run by NYC.

Personal asset auctions not listed here but are listed in the NYC newspapers and posted in both the Sheriff's and City Clerk's offices.

[edit] Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation

http://www.bedc.org/ This website was suggested by Business Library staff for quick access to info about Brooklyn. Click on the tab that says "Brooklyn."

[edit] ==Children's Services

http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/statistics/statistics_links.shtml Statistics within the last month or so of the number of children in protective services, preventive services, child care, Head Start and foster care.


[edit] Community District information

Abuse/Neglect Report by Community District - 2003-2008 Placement Statistics by Community District - 2007-2008 http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/downloads/pdf/stats_abuse_03_08.pdf


[edit] Community Health Profiles

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/data/data.shtml


[edit] Forms, NYC

Banking Corporation Tax forms http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/business/business_tax_banking.shtml#forms

Birth certificates, online order form https://www.vitalchek.com/new-york-city-express-birth-certificates.aspx

Business and Excise taxes http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/pub/pub_businesstax.shtml 1996-current year

Property forms: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/pub/pub_property.shtml

Tax Reduction Programs (Exemptions & Abatements)
Third Party Notification for Real Property Taxes
Assessment/Valuation
Real Property Income & Expense
Real Property Transfer Tax
Dividing (Apportioning) & Merging Lots
Payment Plans
Refunds


Tax Tribunal http://www.nyc.gov/html/tat/html/forms/forms.shtml

the Petition Form (PDF)
the Exception to Determination of Administrative Law Judge Form (PDF)
the Power of Attorney Form (PDF)


[edit] New York City Business Solutions - Free sample business plan

NYC Business Express site leads new business owners through questions to ask themselves as well as a sample cover letter and business plan with various parts explained. very good source http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/downloads/pdf/business_plan.pdf


[edit] NYC Housing Programs - Apartments

HASA Housing Services - emergency assistance for people with AIDS http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/em_assist/emergency_assistance.shtml

Senior citizen housing (by zip code) https://a069-webapps12.nyc.gov/egovt/housing/Brooklyn.cfm


[edit] NYC Housing Programs - Homeowners and Homebuyers

Current Lotteries http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/lotteries.shtml#lists

Disabled http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/programs/programs.shtml The Department of Finance offers a partial real property tax for property owners who have a medically certifiable disability, who own and reside in residential properties (including one-, two- or three-family homes, condominium units, or cooperative apartments), and who meet the annual income eligibility criteria. Eligible property owners may apply for the exemption by March 15th to qualify for benefits in their next annual real estate tax bill. Visit the Department of Finance website for more information on the Disabled Homeowners Exemption (click on the red button called "STAR/Tax Exemptions") and other tax reduction programs administered by the Department of Finance.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/programs/programs.shtml The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is actively engaged in the development of accessible and affordable housing. Since 1996, HPD has produced approximately 850 accessible dwelling units through its Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program, Neighborhood Redevelopment Program and Tenant Interim Lease Program. HPD sets aside 5% of its units for applicants with mobility impairments and 2% for applicants with hearing or visual impairments. HPD works closely with the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities (MOPD) to market broadly the availability of accessible housing units to people with disabilities

Home Buyers classes in Brooklyn - no dates but phone numbers to call for next class in your neighborhood. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml

HPD-approved homebuying counseling agencies http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/classes.shtml

Home rehabilitation loans http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/repairs/maintenance_complaints.shtml


[edit] New York City Vital Records

http://home2.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml NEW YORK CITY birth,death,marriage,genealogical http://www.health.state.ny.us/vitalrecords NEW YORK STATE birth,death,marriage,divorce,adoption information registry and genealogical records and resources


[edit] Businesses, starting new

http://www.tax.state.ny.us/sbc/starting_business.htm

Recordkeeping Hiring employees Selling products or services Other New York State taxes Permits, licenses, and registrations New York City business information Buying all or part of a business


[edit] Child Support

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/programs/child_support.shtml Services include: determining the location of the noncustodial parent, a summons service, assistance with establishment of paternity, child support and medical support orders, and collection and enforcement of those orders. Also deals with situations in which the mother is not certain of the fatherhood, and taking the extreme disciplinary action against parents who don't pay up. Explains how the state comes up with the amount to be paid monthly. Did you know that teen fathers are treated in exactly the same way as adults?

For parents trying to collect there is a video "What you need to know about children's services hearings and services" to provide encouragement and support for families.

http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf "What Unwed Fathers Need to Know"


[edit] Crime in New York State

http://nysl.nysed.gov/Archimages/111398.PDF "Crime in New York State--final data includes statistics as far back as 1999 for comparison


[edit] Health care reform, Obama's plan

http://www.HealthReform.gov It has many features but one of the potentially most useful is a map function illustrating for example why New York State needs health care reform and how it would benefit from its enactment.

The Department of Health and Human Services maintains a new website for disseminating information about proposed health care reform. . Bear in mind that this site is obviously NOT a nonpartisan forum but rather a voice of the Obama administration. DL 08/11/09

[edit] New York State Adoption Album

Formerly known as the Adoption Blue Books when it was in paper format the state now presents the information online. There is an opening screen where prospective parents can fill in information about the prospective child and themselves. http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/adopt/services.asp


[edit] New York State court forms, free

are available at http://www.nycourts.gov/forms/index.shtml


[edit] Substance Abuse

http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5040.pdf "What Unwed Fathers Need to Know"

[edit] Vital Records, New York State

http://home2.nyc.gov/html/records/html/vitalrecords/home.shtml NEW YORK STATE birth,death,marriage,divorce,adoption information registry and genealogical records and resources


[edit] Vital Statistics of New York State

http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/vital_statistics/2007/


[edit] Federal government resources

[edit] Bank Bailout

http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/tarpinfo.htm The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has added a page of information about the recent "bailout" of financial institutions, above.

[edit] Climate Literacy

http://www.climatescience.gov

Site contains Climate Literacy, "The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences," which is a guide for individuals and communities "for learners of all ages."
[edit] Code of Federal Regulations

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis.

Titles 1-16 are updated as of January 1st Titles 17-27 are updated as of April 1st Titles 28-41 are updated as of July 1st Titles 42-50 are updated as of October 1st

Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts that cover specific regulatory areas. Large parts may be subdivided into subparts. All parts are organized in sections, and most citations in the CFR are provided at the section level. A list of agencies and where they appear in the CFR may be found in Appendix C of the U.S. Government Manual.

The online CFR is a joint project authorized by the publisher, the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) Office of the Federal Register (OFR), and the Government Printing Office (GPO) to provide the public with enhanced access to Government information.

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html


[edit] Congressional Committees

To locate Congressional committees: http://www.house.gov or http://www.senate.gov Committee members are listed. Every legislator has a web site which will list his/her committee affiliations. Committees can be searched for members.


[edit] Constitution, U.S.amendments not ratified

Text of the 6 proposed amendments that were not ratified. Div Ref 342.73023 U58 C The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretations


[edit] Electoral College

http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/index.html]

Finally a source that fully explains the process of choosing the electors, who they are,threir duties and how they affect electiona. Question and answer format. Includes section for teachers. Other sources at the same site explain the entire process of electing a president of the United States. Excellect resource.


[edit] FDIC and current fiscal crisis

http://www.fdic.gov Information about temporary changes in insurance coverage of bank deposits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. It is important to note that the new $250,000 maximum is TEMPORARY, for the period 3 Oct 08 through 31 Dec 09.


[edit] Federal agency forms

are available at http://forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal


[edit] Foreclosures

http://www.fha.gov Lastest news updated daily; listing of HUD-approved counseling programs; HUD's Guide to Foreclosure; Lender Locator allows searchers to use finding tool as specific as zip code; event calender to all kinds of FHA-related events in NYC and Brooklyn; FHA wikipedia has definitions and hundreds and questions and answers.


[edit] Government Grants

http://www.grants.gov Good starting points to explain why there's not free government money just waiting for recipients: http://www.nofreemoney.com/


[edit] Health care reform, Obama's plan

http://www.HealthReform.gov

The Department of Health and Human Services maintains a new website for disseminating information about proposed health care reform. It has many features but one of the potentially most useful is a map function illustrating for example why New York State needs health care reform and how it would benefit from its enactment. Bear in mind that this site is obviously NOT a nonpartisan forum but rather a voice of the Obama administration. DL 08/11/09


[edit] Housing rehabilitation programs

http://www.hud.gov/recovery/


[edit] No Child Left Behind Act full-text

http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/107-110.pdf


[edit] Passports

http://www.travel.state.gov/passport Has all information related to obtaining, applying for, renewing passports. Including reporting lost or stolen passports, fees, online applications and downloadable applications.


[edit] STAT-USA

STAT-USA and USA Trade User Name and Password Information

We are authorized to use (simultaneously) a maximum of two dedicated workstations for accessing the STAT-USA and companion USA Trade databases. Please note that we are required to sign users on with the information below:

http://www.STAT-USA.gov
User ID: F0398
Password: TMM74KM

We should assume the above is case-sensitive.

DL 03/09/09


[edit] USA Trade

STAT-USA and USA Trade User Name and Password Information

We are authorized to use (simultaneously) a maximum of two dedicated workstations for accessing the STAT-USA and companion USA Trade databases. Please note that we are required to sign users on with the information below:

http://www.STAT-USA.gov
User ID: F0398
Password: TMM74KM

We should assume the above is case-sensitive.

DL 03/09/09

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