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The following is provided
to honor our members who have served our country in military service. It is
offered only as an informational item to our members. |
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Its official, DD-214's are NOW Online.
The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has
provided the following website for veterans to
gain access to their DD-214s online:
http://vetrecs.archives.gov/
This may be particularly helpful when a veteran
needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment
purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for
veterans with computers and Internet access to
obtain copies of documents from their military
files. Military veterans and the next of kin of
deceased former military members may now use a
new online military personnel records system to
request documents. Other individuals with a need
for documents must still complete the Standard
Form 180, which can be downloaded from the
online web site. Because the requester will be
asked to supply all information essential for
NPRC to process the request, delays that
normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for
additional information will be minimized. The
new web-based application was designed to
provide better service on these requests by
eliminating the records center's mailroom
processing time.
Please pass this information on to former
military personnel you may know and their
dependents.
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Lloyd's List of
The 25 Most Useful Sites on the Internet
In the 21st century,
information is the name of the game, and the internet has
revolutionized the common man's ability to get information.
I have been cruising the `Net since
1995. Over the last few years, I have found some really useful
sites, many of which I have revisited time and time again,
usually on a weekly basis. I present for your consideration the
following list, which I consider "The 25 Most Useful Sites on
the Internet":
(To link, just the title of your
choice) |
| 1 |
American Factfinder
Your primary source for population, housing, economic and
geographic data, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Looking for
average family income, racial mix or other data for a state,
county or city? This is the pace to find what you're looking for
quickly! |
| 2 |
One Look
Online Dictionary
Need to find a word quickly? Don't drag out your
dictionary...visit this site! This site consolidates all the
online dictionaries, including over 4.2 MILLION words! Even
links to dictionaries with internet and computer terms
(e.g.-enter YAHOO). This site also has a wildcard spellcheck
that will find words beginning with, ending with, or containing,
a string of characters! Also, check out
WWWebster Online Dictionary, which includes a Thesaurus! |
| 3 |
MapQuest
Enter an address and get an instant map, with a star marking the
location of the address. Then zoom in or out, request local
shopping, dining or lodging locations, and even get turn-by-turn
directions with mini maps to help get you there!
Maps On Us
is another excellent source for the same thing. |
| 4 |
NoNags
Looking to try some new software? NoNags specializes in finding
freeware or shareware that does not NAG you to register, and has
HUNDREDS of software titles you can download and try, listed by
category and rated by the site's owner. Other great source for
software are
TuDogs and TuCows |
| 5 |
Bored.com
If you're BORED, go here. It will keep you entertained for
HOURS. Actually an extensive list of interesting, unique and
off-beat sites on the internet, like the
BIRTHDAY SERVER, where you can look up her birthday, if you
have her name and zipcode (doesn't have everybody in the U.S. -
only 135,000,000 - about 50%)! |
| 6 |
Purportal.com
- The bunk stops here!
Few things bog down the internet as much as emails urging you to
"Forward this to everyone you know." It might involve a missing
child or a supposed new virus going around or a chance to make
money because the number of emails you send are being "tracked."
To find out if it's legit, go to this site first and check it
out. They have five searches to real info on just about every
rumor, hoax or urban legend on the `Net. Enter a few keywords
from the email in question into their search, and get the truth! |
| 7 |
The Secret Guide to Computers
The online version of the book makes this one of the better
places on the web to get all your answers to your computer
questions. PC Magazine says, "Whether novice or expert, you'll
learn from the Guide and have a good time doing so. No other
computer book is a better value." |
| 8 |
USPS Zipcode+4 Lookup
Quickly find the 9-digit zipcode for any delivery address in the
U.S., and speed up delivery of your mailing. |
| 9 |
FirstGov
"Your First Click to the U.S. Government" No matter what you're
looking for within the U.S. Governement, this is the place to
start. Everything from applying for student loans to tax
information can be found here! |
| 10 |
Mail 2 Web
Ever been at the AIA convention and seen a bank of free
computers on the convention floor, and wished there was some way
to check your email? Or been visiting a friend in another city
who has a computer, and wished you could check your email from
his computer? Well, now you CAN! Go to this site, enter your
complete email address and email password for any POP email
account, and check your email from any computer with a browser.
You can also selectively delete junk mail, reply, and forward! |
| 11 |
My Yahoo
There are lots of Portals available on the Web, but My Yahoo is
still my portal of choice. You can modify the portal to meet
your needs: local weather, sports and news, what's showing at
local theatres and local TV, track your stock portfolio, and
TONS more to give you just what you want at the click of a
button. It's been my start page for years, and if you give it a
good look, I'm sure it will be yours, too! |
| 12 |
Information
Please
Online Almanac with loads of information on just about any
topic. Also check out their
Fact
Monster. |
| 13 |
Google
There is an estimated 1,500 search engines on the web, but this
one is the one I use, because I find what I'm looking for EVERY
TIME using this one. The only truly intelligent `Net Search! |
| 14 |
About Quotations: All-in-one Quotations Search
Looking for a quotation? There are several sources to search for
a quotation on the web, but this one searches all the major
quotation databases for your quote! |
| 15 |
The Internet
Movie Database
What's coming out at the theatre soon, or on TV or DVD or Video?
And is it worth seeing? You can find out on this site, the most
complete database on the topic of movies anywhere. Characters,
plots, star biographies, quotes and ratings on every movie ever
made! |
| 16 |
The Internet Public Library
An entire library at your fingertips! By the University of
Michigan School of Information. Special areas for Teens and
Youth, too! |
| 17 |
Price Watch
Thinking about buying a new digital camera, printer, PDA,
notebook, computer, memory, etc.? Then you really should check
here first, because it will help you locate the best street
price for just about anything electronic! |
| 18 |
How
Things Work
Ever wondered how something works? You can find out here.
Sponsored by the University of Virginia, the people who run this
site will try to answer any question you may have about how
things work, from how a paper towel absorbs water to how the
universe is expanding, and everything in between! |
| 19 |
HyperHistory
If you're into World History, you should really get into this
site. 2,000 files covering 3,000 years of world history! You
might also want to check out
TheHistoryNet, tauted as "the World's Best History
Archives." |
| 20 |
Global Dining
Find restaurants by country, state or zipcode, FAST! For more
information on dining establishments, visit
Fodor's Restaurant Guide Online. |
| 21 |
iTools
The consumate Virtual Reference Desk! A virtual compendium of
search tools for everything you're looking for! |
| 22 |
The Why Files
The science behind the news. You can literally spend HOURS on
this site. Be sure to visit their archives, and I guarantee
you'll learn something you didn't know! |
| 23 |
Cindi's
List of Geneology Sites
If you plan to do geneological research on your family, this is
the place to start, with over 126,600 links in 150 categories to
geneology resources! |
| 24 |
GolfCourse.com
If you're a golfer looking for a course to play, start here!
They have info on over 20,000 courses worldwide. A joint venture
of Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine. Complete course
information, directions, facilities, user ratings and even a
scorecard for most courses! |
| 25 |
So You Wanna
Teaches you how to do all the things nobody taught you in
school: how to avoid getting a traffic ticket, how to fake being
a wine expert, how to talk with the dead, how to lose weight,
how to be a movie extra, and much more. |
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