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http://www.getpayback.com/the-20-most-common-internet-scams/ |
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http://www.esentia.com/online-security-guide-for-parents-and-kids-a/261.html |
Online Security Guide for
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Internet Safety –
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Cyber Bullying Research
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Safety Code 101 Social
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Gardening with Ciscoe Morris – Northwest’s best known Master gardener |
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All the parts your car will
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Washington Governor’s
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Governor Chris Gregoire – |
360 902-4111 |
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National Care Planning
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NCPC - Articles on Eldercare & Long
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Free electronic health record
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Simple way to track and pay
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US Dept of Energy list of
incentives for renewables & efficiency |
Fed, State & Local |
12/08/11 |
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American Bar Association –
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Charitable giving that
makes a difference – supply a family with livestock |
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A daily independent global
news hour (Amy Goodman & Juan Gonzalez) |
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Know the real price paid
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Place bids on electronics
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King County Library System |
425 462-9600 |
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http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4697466.Jim_Blakeway/blog |
Jim Blakeway’s
blog: Flatsnake
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Learning how everything
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Instructional videos –
search on subject |
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Maintaining and repairing
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Free users manuals and
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Manufacturer-approved parts
for thousands of brands and models |
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eBooks from independent
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Buy, Sell & Exchange
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Reference source for urban
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Online Shopping and
overstocked items – Now known as O.Co |
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Retirement calculator. From Guided Choice |
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Directions – Cell phone
text message service |
Google – send text to:
466-453 (include “starting to ending address”) |
466-453 |
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Directions - Or call |
347-328-4667 will send text back |
347-328-4667 |
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Automobile Association of |
1 800 562-2582 |
09/16/11 |
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National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration |
Recalls |
09/16/11 |
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Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety – safety ratings & crash test results |
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National Highway Traffic
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Edmunds.com Car Shopping
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MSN Autos - Car Shopping
and information |
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AutoNation – Car Shopping |
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Car buying and selling |
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Buy & sell cars. Owners reviews available |
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Kelley Blue Book |
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All things cars |
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New car reviews, ratings
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Know the real price paid
for cars – haggle free new car price quotes |
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Motorcycle information site |
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Cycle World magazine |
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Motorcycle Consumer News
magazine |
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Check local gas prices for
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Research and compare auto
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Advice on car repairs, auto
mechanics, car reviews and values |
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All the parts your car will
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Transportation |
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Amtrak General Information |
800 872-7245 |
12/11/09 |
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Ride sharing and carpooling |
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07/01/08 |
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Online ride sharing
community with rewards |
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07/01/08 |
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Greyhound Bus information |
800 231-2222 |
12/17/09 |
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Sound Transit |
888 889-6368 |
12/17/09 |
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King County Metro /
Transportation |
800 542-7876 |
12/11/09 |
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Community Transit –
Snohomish |
800 562-1375 |
07/01/08 |
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425 257-7777 |
12/11/09 |
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800 544-1965 |
12/17/09 |
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12/17/09 |
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06/26/09 |
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Small business
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Free and confidential small
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05/20/09 |
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Free and confidential small
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The Entrepreneur’s Source –
Business Ownership Coaching |
425 608-0708 |
06/17/09 |
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Company information and
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Book Keeping |
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Employer W2 Filing and
Instructions |
1 800 772-6270 |
07/23/08 |
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Rentals / Real Estate / Office Space |
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Executive suites for an
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425 582-2340 |
03/25/09 |
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Affordable office and
business space in Located between |
206 533-1050 |
12/29/11 |
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Small Business
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Social Welfare Hotline |
For those in need – Social
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211 |
10/19/09 |
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Charitable Giving |
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Non-profit Information –
one stop shop for IRS filings |
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11/28/11 |
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American Institute of
Philanthropy - Grades charities on spending and costs |
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11/28/11 |
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Guide to intelligent giving
– Scores charities on efficiency (fee) |
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11/28/11 |
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Goodwill Industries |
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12/21/10 |
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American Red Cross |
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03/18/11 |
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Instant response to
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03/18/11 |
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Charitable giving that
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11/28/11 |
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The following sites were
recommended by the Ask Amy column |
12/15/08 |
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Provides brand new books to
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12/16/08 |
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Creating lasting change for
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12/16/08 |
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American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
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12/16/08 |
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Donates new and refurbished
musical instruments to underserved |
1 818 784-6787 |
12/16/08 |
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Largest donator of books to
the African continent |
1 651 602-9844 |
12/16/08 |
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Childhood Behavior |
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Booklet excerpt on promoting
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03/29/07 |
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Advice on fighting in
children – click on ‘Facts for families’ |
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03/29/07 |
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Lists pre-schools and
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Children’s money issues for
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American |
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08/11/08 |
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Teen help for teen problems |
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04/09/10 |
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Children Online |
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Cyber bullying – Prevention
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12/17/08 |
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Family Online Safety
Institute / parent-child safety contract |
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12/17/08 |
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Forum for parents, teens
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12/17/08 |
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http://www.Cyberbully.org Note:
Site is temporarily down 2/12 |
Articles and resources
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12/17/08 |
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From Mrs. Baranowski's
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http://www.esentia.com/online-security-guide-for-parents-and-kids-a/261.html |
Online Security Guide for parents
and kids |
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03/02/12 |
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http://www.marysvillelib.org/content.php?pid=196859&search_terms=cyber+safety |
Internet Safety –
Marysville Public Library (OH) |
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03/02/12 |
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Cyber Bullying Research
Center |
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03/02/12 |
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http://guides.grc.usmcu.edu/content.php?pid=219968&sid=2415813 |
Cyber Safety for Kids and
Teens – U.S. Marines |
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03/02/12 |
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Awareness and prevention of
cyber bullying & suicide |
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03/02/12 |
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http://www.qrdecoder.net/qr-codes/social-networking-parents-kids.php |
Safety Code 101 Social
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Children’s Math Site |
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05/16/08 |
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Register tutors and find tutors
in your area |
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03/03/10 |
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Free & paid preparation
for SAT, ACT, GRE & LSAT testing |
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11/03/10 |
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College |
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Information about colleges |
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10/19/07 |
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College reviews by college
students |
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02/19/09 |
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Colleges, Universities and
degrees worldwide |
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05/29/09 |
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360 753-7800 |
06/23/09 |
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College Financing |
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Saving for College |
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09/16/11 |
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College Savings Plans
Network (National. Assn of State Treasurers) |
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08/25/08 |
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Financial Aid |
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Free application for
federal student aid – Department of Education |
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09/30/11 |
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Federal Student Aid
forecaster |
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12/04/09 |
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College Financial Aid –
Includes comparison calculator |
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09/30/11 |
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Main Federal Aid site |
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09/30/11 |
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Federal Student Aid |
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09/07/09 |
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Used textbooks and textbook
rentals |
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09/23/09 |
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Textbook rentals |
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09/23/09 |
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Scholarships |
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Sallie Mae - Planning for
college destination |
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09/30/11 |
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Free scholarship search for
college students |
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09/30/11 |
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College planning and
scholarship offerings |
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03/19/09 |
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Scholarship offerings |
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03/19/09 |
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Financial aid and colleges |
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03/19/09 |
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Scholarship matches |
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12/04/09 |
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Student Loans |
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Find student loans. Federal and Private |
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03/19/09 |
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Find student loans. Federal and Private |
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03/19/09 |
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Loan Consolidations |
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Federal Direct Loan Consolidation
– Student loans |
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09/30/11 |
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Sallie Mae website |
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09/30/11 |
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Other Education |
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Community-based adult and
family literacy programs – |
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09/21/09 |
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Resources for Librarians
(emphasis on students) |
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11/29/10 |
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Guide to Online Schools |
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11/29/10 |
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Guide to Online Schools –
Complete list of math resources |
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11/29/10 |
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Salary comparisons – based
on job, location, education & experience |
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07/14/08 |
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Online Networking for
professionals & resume display |
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07/27/08 |
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Executive and executive
recruiting connections |
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03/19/09 |
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Social and Business network |
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03/19/09 |
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Employment searches and
screening |
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05/12/09 |
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The Federal Government’s
official jobs site |
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03/16/09 |
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U.S Dept of Labor – Bureau
of Labor Statistics Career guide to industries |
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07/27/08 |
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12/29/11 |
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Find jobs, build a better
career, find your calling |
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07/11/08 |
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Find jobs, build a career,
resumes |
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07/28/08 |
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Job search made simple |
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07/27/08 |
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Job hunting tips Official site for the book:
What color is your parachute? |
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07/27/08 |
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Information Technology jobs |
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07/27/08 |
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Employment search engine
for |
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02/18/09 |
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Leading provider of
industrial wage information in |
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07/30/09 |
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Work at Home |
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Better Business Bureau –
click on “For Consumers” |
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07/11/08 |
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Federal Trade Commission -
Scams – search for “work at home” |
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07/11/08 |
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Work from home, career
advancement |
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07/11/08 |
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Freelance site |
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07/11/08 |
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Freelance site –
professional outsourcing |
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07/11/08 |
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Freelance opportunities |
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07/11/08 |
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Helping mothers leverage
their experience & education for work |
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08/25/08 |
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Work at Home – Call Centers |
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07/11/08 |
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07/11/08 |
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07/11/08 |
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07/11/08 |
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In-House Customer Service
company |
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07/11/08 |
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Customer Care for premium
brands |
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07/11/08 |
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Virtual assistants – entry
barriers are high, mandatory entry tests |
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07/11/08 |
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Jobs seekers over 50 |
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Jobs for people over 50 |
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12/15/08 |
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Coaching and training for
fifty-somethings starting a new business |
1 877 232-0744 |
01/26/09 |
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Veteran job hunters
contributing to community, news, networks |
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01/26/09 |
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Career Coaching firm – fee
based |
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01/26/09 |
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Job leads and employment
coaching to senior professionals – fee? |
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01/26/09 |
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Research industry trends
and find best career fit – job boards |
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01/26/09 |
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Take course ($260 average)
to identify jobs that match your passions |
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01/26/09 |
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Books, etc. |
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Book swapping service –
books, cds, dvds |
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08/07/08 |
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Book swapping service –
books, music, dvds, video games |
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08/07/08 |
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Book swapping service |
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08/07/08 |
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Book swapping service –
books, dvds |
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08/07/08 |
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Book reading and publishing
site |
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06/23/09 |
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Share book recommendations
with your friends |
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09/30/11 |
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Books and eBooks for PCs, pads, phones and other devices |
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11/29/11 |
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Books, textbooks, eBooks
and more |
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09/30/11 |
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eBooks from independent
authors in many formats |
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09/30/11 |
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Internet |
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AOL Online photo gallery |
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08/08/08 |
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Videos on demand |
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10/06/08 |
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NBC Universal & News
Corp – TV and Movies |
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10/06/08 |
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Find videos you want to see
(Beta version 11/08) |
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11/19/08 |
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Intelligent video search |
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10/22/10 |
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Digitally imported dance
music by genre |
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01/19/09 |
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Music – your choice of
content |
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01/19/09 |
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A blog about |
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03/16/09 |
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http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4697466.Jim_Blakeway/blog |
Jim Blakeway’s
blog: Flatsnake
– From Scratch |
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10/10/11 |
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Benefiting the U.S.
Military and its branches |
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12/3/09 |
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Dining |
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Stray Dogs Catering - Best
Box Lunches in Town – delivered |
425 918-1300 |
03/25/09 |
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Phone |
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Financial Planning Section ====è |
See Major Category labeled Financial Planning |
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206 533-1050 |
05/25/08 |
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American Association of
Daily Money Managers |
1 814 238-2401 |
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Banks |
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Bank Ratings, CDs and more |
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10/06/08 |
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Federal Deposit Insurance
Corp. – Deposit Insurance estimator |
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10/06/08 |
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Certificate of Deposit
account registry service – FDIC insurance to $50m |
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10/06/08 |
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100 banks compete for
customer deposits thru live auctions |
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03/19/09 |
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Compare checking account
plans at banks and credit unions |
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07/08/11 |
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Wells Fargo Bank |
1 866 232-9890 |
12/29/05 |
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Bank
of |
1 800 442-6680 206 461-0800 |
02/07/06 |
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Internet Bank – No minimum,
no fees, good interest rate |
1 800 464-3473 |
09/21/07 |
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High-yield online
savings/money market account |
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10/10/07 |
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Financial Institutions |
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Processes
in-person payments for various billers |
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12/05/08 |
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Children |
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Children’s money issues for
kids, parents, teenagers and teachers |
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Help & ideas on
teaching children about money & college planning |
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12/04/08 |
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Financial Literacy |
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Money management and
Financial Planning |
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12/27/11 |
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Talking financial literacy
podcast |
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09/21/09 |
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Council for Economic
Education – economic & financial education |
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09/21/09 |
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AOL Money Site - Finance
News, advice and calculators |
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11/25/09 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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National Domestic Violence
Hotline – 24hr |
1 800 799-7233 |
01/08/10 |
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Free divorce and
relationship recovery guide |
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02/15/10 |
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Find and stay connected
with relatives |
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06/07/10 |
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Men |
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The stay-at-home-dad oasis |
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03/25/10 |
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Women |
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Women’s Interests and
Issues |
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06/10/08 |
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Women and family friendly
car dealers – reviews and tips |
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08/27/09 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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Diet & Nutrition |
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Food safety |
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U.S. Department of
Agriculture diet tracker |
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01/11/08 |
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Diet tracker |
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Center for Science in the
public interest – Nutrition Action Health Letter |
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In-Depth consumer reviews
of nutritional supplements |
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09/04/07 |
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The Regeneration effect –
alternate views on cancer & disease control |
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03/18/11 |
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Medical |
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Red Cross |
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Health and Medical
information |
|
01/23/06 |
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Health related internet
searches |
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Health related internet
searches |
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Unbiased cosmetic treatment
reviews by real people & experts |
|
10/07/08 |
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Your Guide to Quackery,
Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions |
|
12/15/08 |
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Links 24 separate health
sites catering to various interests |
|
01/07/09 |
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Network of sites covering
various conditions (with Ads) |
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01/07/09 |
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Health Information for the
whole family |
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01/26/09 |
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01/26/09 |
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Bio-Medical Search –
Medical research and health resources |
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07/09/10 |
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09/20/10 |
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Assistance & record keeping |
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Patient Access Network -
Co-payment assistance for approved cancer
medications – income qualified |
866 316-7263 |
04/16/10 |
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Professional support for
people affected by cancer |
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04/16/10 |
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Solving insurance and
healthcare access problems |
1 800 532-5274 |
04/16/10 |
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Partnership for
prescription assistance |
1 888 477-2669 |
04/16/10 |
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Cancer support community |
|
04/16/10 |
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American Cancer Society |
1 800 227-2345 |
04/16/10 |
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Free electronic health
record system from Microsoft |
|
12/08/11 |
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Simple way to track and pay
your medical bills |
|
12/08/11 |
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Government medical sites |
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Center for Disease Control
and Prevention |
|
04/18/07 |
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Center for Disease Control
– International Traveler Health Information |
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02/07/08 |
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01/26/09 |
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Compare hospital quality
and sometimes cost |
|
04/07/09 |
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List of federally funded
community clinics – discounted or free care |
|
04/07/09 |
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U.S. Government’s site on
flu information |
|
10/21/09 |
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Federal database on
occupational exposure to hazardous agents |
|
01/07/09 |
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Official U.S. Government
site for people with medicare |
|
10/28/09 |
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Take health care into your
own hands, info on Affordable Health Care Act |
|
01/21/11 |
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Shop & compare prices
for medical and dental procedures |
|
05/12/09 |
|
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Free guide to healthcare
pricing |
|
10/28/09 |
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Free tools to manage your
healthcare costs |
|
10/28/09 |
|
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Shop and compare healthcare
facilities and cost |
|
10/28/09 |
|
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Search for prices of
healthcare services |
|
10/28/09 |
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Compares care at nationwide
hospitals (geared towards professionals) |
|
01/07/09 |
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Medical images and
questions to identify skin problems |
|
01/07/09 |
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Health risk assessments,
symptom checker & questions |
|
01/07/09 |
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Google’s health management
tools |
|
01/07/09 |
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America Online’s health
site |
|
05/29/09 |
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Microsoft’s health
management tools |
|
01/07/09 |
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Medical – Drugs & Medications |
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Tracks and reports on
medication errors and safety Institute for Safe
Medication Practices (ISMP) |
|
01/07/09 |
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http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/index.htm |
Consumer Reports best-buy
drugs |
|
04/07/09 |
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1 800 913-4146 |
03/12/09 |
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Nationwide network of 2,300
community based drugstores |
|
05/19/09 |
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Comprehensive and
up-to-date source of drug information |
|
07/30/09 |
|
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Drug savings tool |
|
04/15/11 |
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Canadian online pharmacy |
|
04/15/11 |
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Medical - Surgery |
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American |
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Explains technical aspects
of surgery – things that can go wrong |
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Preparation for surgery –
special focus on gynecologic surgery |
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Federal Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality – tips to ask doctor/surgeon before surgery
& recommended care |
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American Society of Anesthesiologists
– Types and sedation / pain relief |
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Medical - Insurance |
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Online search for Health
Insurance & related information |
|
01/05/09 |
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Get quotes, compare plans,
apply online |
|
06/18/10 |
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Get quotes, compare plans,
apply online |
877 567-5267 |
07/30/09 |
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Get quotes, compare plans,
apply online |
|
07/30/09 |
|
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Kaiser Family Foundation –
leader in health policy and communication |
|
07/30/09 |
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Georgetown Univ. Health
Policy Institute – Individual insurance market |
|
07/30/09 |
|
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National Health Law
Program – Individual insurance market |
|
07/30/09 |
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Explains regulatory
protections of the individual insurance markets |
|
07/30/09 |
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National Association of
Health Underwrites – licensed agents |
|
07/30/09 |
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1 800-562-6900 |
07/09/10 |
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Regence – |
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05/29/08 |
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Premera/Blue Cross – Health Insurance |
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05/29/08 |
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02/20/09 |
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www.insurance.wa.gov/publications/inspublications_health.asp |
Washington State Individual
plans offered (Insurance commissioner) |
1 800-562-6900 |
05/29/08 |
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1 800 660-9840 |
05/29/08 |
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Washington Children’s
Health Insurance (SCHIP) |
1 866 kids now |
05/29/08 |
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Insurance Brokers |
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http://www.EBA-Insurance.com North King & Snohomish Cty. |
Erven Bong & Associates – Brokers and Benefits Consultants |
425 774-6155 |
03/25/09 |
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Kaiser Family Foundation –
Insurance quotes and appeal advice |
1 877 752-4737 |
03/19/09 |
|
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Helps solve Insurance and
Health Care access problems |
1 800 532-5274 |
03/19/09 |
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Mental |
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National Institute of
mental health |
|
04/09/10 |
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Alzheimer’s Association –
Alzheimer care, support & research |
1 800 272-3900 |
09/21/09 |
|
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International
obsessive-compulsion organization |
|
10/20/09 |
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For the adult children of
compulsive hoarders |
|
10/20/09 |
|
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National study group on
chronic disorganization |
|
10/20/09 |
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Hoarding of Animals
Research Consortium |
|
10/20/09 |
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Fitness |
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Workouts modeled after U.S.
Marine Corps physical training |
|
09/23/09 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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Disaster Planning |
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12/29/05 |
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City of |
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01/02/05 |
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How to prepare for and
handle bad weather (western |
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12/14/09 |
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Poison Control & Poison
Control TTY |
888 222-1222 |
12/11/09 |
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AAA Fire and Safety Company
– Fire Extinguishers etc. |
206 284-1721 |
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Disposal |
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King/Snohomish Counties
recycling vendor network |
206 296-4489 |
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Hazardous waste points |
1 877 273-2925 |
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Seattle Public Utilities /
Recycle gas mowers |
206 633-0224 |
04/02/08 |
|
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http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/naturalyardcare/compost.asp |
King County Solid Waste
Division – composting |
|
12/21/10 |
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Free recycling of
electronics for |
|
08/25/11 |
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Cell phone recycling plus
How to Erase Memory properly for some |
|
10/25/06 |
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Cell phone recycling plus
How to Erase Memory properly for some |
|
09/20/07 |
|
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Cell phone donations |
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Cell phone donations |
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Sell Cell phones |
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Sell Cell phones |
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Sell Cell phones |
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Energy & Resources |
|
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|
10/04/06 |
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1 888 225-5773 |
09/10/10 |
|
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Northwest Energy Efficiency
Alliance (requires login) Shows current rebates and
incentives for energy savings |
|
10/04/06 |
|
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Saving Water / Gardening
Advice |
206 633-0224 |
04/02/08 |
|
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Consumer’s guide to energy
efficiency – US Dept of Energy |
|
08/06/08 |
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EPA / U.S. Department of
Energy – Energy savings |
|
01/05/09 |
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US Dept of Energy list of
incentives for renewables & efficiency |
Fed, State & Local |
12/08/11 |
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House – Buying, Selling, Moving |
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Money - Calculate mortgage
information |
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Mortgage calculators and
advice |
|
02/07/07 |
|
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First stop for Mortgage
Shoppers |
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Mortgage & Loan
calculators |
|
05/12/08 |
|
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Federal Housing Association
– Keyword ‘Refinance’ |
|
05/15/08 |
|
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Loan Modification and Home
Loan News |
|
05/22/08 |
|
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Helpful resources for
northwest home buyers |
|
08/27/09 |
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Real Estate Law advice |
|
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Insurance Information
Institute – Explains policies and insurance types |
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Should you rent or buy –
calculations |
|
10/19/07 |
|
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Listing site for home
sellers to deal exclusively with buyers |
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Estimate of home value from
public records |
|
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Home price comparison index
– value of houses in 300+ locations |
|
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|
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Local housing market – Home
sale prices |
|
10/19/07 |
|
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Home price window shopping
by location |
|
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Get instant quote on
address plus 30 comparables |
|
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Real Estate search site |
|
02/18/09 |
|
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Bird’s-eye view of the
neighborhood |
|
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Cost of living comparisons |
|
10/19/07 |
|
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Moving cost estimator
- part of moving service web site |
|
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Recommendations and
warnings about specific movers |
|
10/19/07 |
|
|
American Moving and Storage
Assn. - license and insured info |
|
10/19/07 |
|
|
Check mover’s record of
safety violations and consumer complaints |
|
10/19/07 |
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House – Building & Renovating |
|
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Step-by-Step instructions
for home projects |
|
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Sells readymade blueprints
for homebuilding – each $1000 or less |
|
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Home remodeling guide |
|
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Discounted building
supplies and home furnishings |
|
08/03/09 |
|
|
Home Improvement and
Remodeling |
|
11/25/09 |
|
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Real Estate |
|
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|
Online Realtor - National
Association of Realtors |
|
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Online Realtor - Owner
listed property |
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Online Realtor |
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Maintenance |
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http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/stewardship/nw-yard-and-garden.aspx |
King County Yard &
Garden – Info & advice - environmentally friendly |
|
12/11/09 |
|
Gardening with Ciscoe Morris – Northwest’s best known Master gardener |
|
05/23/12 |
|
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How to prepare for and
handle bad weather (western |
|
12/14/09 |
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Hard to find replacement
parts and accessories |
|
03/05/08 |
|
|
Appliance parts, repair
help and more |
|
06/25/08 |
|
|
Manufacturer-approved parts
for thousands of brands and models |
|
10/16/11 |
|
|
Appliance parts and
troubleshooting tips |
|
10/16/11 |
|
|
Vacuum cleaners, parts,
bags and reviews |
|
10/16/11 |
|
|
Samurai appliance repair
man, parts, repair help, diagrams & accessories |
|
06/25/08 |
|
|
Home help from small tasks
to major projects |
|
06/26/08 |
|
|
GMC Trade Secrets – From
the pros who know |
|
06/17/09 |
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02/18/10 |
|
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Maintaining and repairing
your house |
|
10/16/11 |
|
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Dependable, pre-screened
professionals in King/Snohomish Counties |
425-775-9085 |
10/10/08 |
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See also: Information / How To & Info |
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Organization / Inventory |
|
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Home Inventory Software |
|
04/15/08 |
|
|
Organization |
|
04/15/08 |
|
|
Online service to organize
papers, documents etc. free & fee |
|
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Miscellaneous |
|
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Real Estate information and
Public Records research (property taxes) |
|
05/25/08 |
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Pets |
|
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|
|
King County Animal Control
and Care / Pet Licensing |
206 296-2712 |
06/25/08 |
|
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|
206 386-7387 |
06/26/08 |
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425 641-0080 |
06/26/08 |
|
|
Affordable pet care
(Seattle/Oregon) |
503 557-1740 |
08/25/08 |
|
|
Resources and Information
on pet adoption and dogs |
|
03/12/09 |
|
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Finding home for our
nation’s pets |
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03/12/09 |
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Dept of Agriculture – Click
“Travel w/ my pet” for foreign destinations |
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04/07/09 |
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AOL’s pet site |
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05/29/09 |
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Free home delivery service
for pet food, toys and supplies |
206 903-9631 |
03/12/09 |
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Consumer Protection |
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Office of the |
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02/17/06 |
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Washington State Department
of Revenue – Check for vendor fraud |
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03/12/10 |
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Better Business Bureau |
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02/17/06 |
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Better Business Bureau – |
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02/17/06 |
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Better Business Bureau
Online |
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07/25/08 |
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Report Phishing fraud –
e-mail address (not a web site) |
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01/26/09 |
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US Consumer Products Safety
Division – recalls & report defects |
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08/19/08 |
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Government source for
recalls |
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11/01/07 |
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How To & Info |
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Instructions for how to do
(just about) anything |
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10/25/06 |
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Learning how everything
works, step by step instructions and diagrams |
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10/16/11 |
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Free Video Tutorials |
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10/25/06 |
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How To videos and guides |
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05/07/08 |
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How To videos |
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05/08/08 |
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How To manual written by
users (similar to Wikipedia) |
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10/25/06 |
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Life explained on film |
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10/25/06 |
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Instructional videos –
search on subject |
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10/16/11 |
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Go To How To – PDFs –
Amazon sponsored |
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04/15/08 |
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Simple explanations on
complex subjects |
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05/29/09 |
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Help for a myriad of topics
from the New York Times |
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04/15/11 |
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Free users manuals and
owner’s guides |
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10/16/11 |
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Reference source for urban
legends |
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09/09/11 |
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News Sources |
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Local |
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King 5 News |
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01/23/06 |
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KIRO News Central |
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05/15/08 |
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National |
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CNN |
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02/09/06 |
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The Drudge Report |
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The New York Times |
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The Raw Story |
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Night Time Radio dealing
with strange occurrences and unexplained |
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03/18/11 |
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A daily independent global
news hour (Amy Goodman & Juan Gonzalez) |
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11/28/11 |
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International |
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01/02/05 |
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BBC Home Page |
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01/02/05 |
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01/02/05 |
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The Independent |
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Breaking news and opinion –
Huffington Post internet newspaper |
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02/04/11 |
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Miscellaneous |
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Finding Operator on
customer service hotlines (Paul English) |
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Direct Marketing
Association Mail Preference Service – do not mail |
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Direct Marketing
Association Consumer Information site – cancel junkmail |
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08/29/08 |
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Federal “Do not call”
registry (every 5 years) |
1 888 382-1222 |
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Eliminate unwanted catalogs
you receive in the mail |
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08/29/08 |
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Call off the phone books –
do not deliver |
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12/21/10 |
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Free phone directory
assistance w/ ads 1-800 FREE411 |
1-800-373-3411 |
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King County Business List |
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08/05/08 |
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04/06/09 |
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The first direct
presidential nomination – Help shape the debate |
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01/27/12 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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Information |
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Online encyclopedia – not
always reliable |
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Making the world’s
knowledge computable – questions answered |
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05/19/09 |
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“The leading fact check
site on the web” |
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10/20/09 |
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Rumor has it - Urban legend
reference pages |
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04/06/10 |
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Activity search engine –
create your own adventure |
|
10/21/09 |
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Search Engines |
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Search engine |
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Search engine |
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Search engine - Microsoft |
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06/17/09 |
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New search engine
consolidator – Information experience (Alpha site) |
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10/22/10 |
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Mozilla Firefox - Best
browser if you are tired of Internet Explorer |
|
02/04/11 |
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Social Media |
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Social Networking |
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01/19/09 |
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Social Networking |
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01/19/09 |
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Business Networking |
|
10/22/10 |
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Local Business Networking |
|
10/22/10 |
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Follow your favorite tweets |
|
10/22/10 |
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Create your own free Blog
to express yourself |
|
02/18/11 |
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Create your own free Blog
(Google subsidiary) |
|
02/18/11 |
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Tips to help you make money
blogging |
|
12/27/11 |
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Web Portals |
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MSN |
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Yahoo |
|
03/33/06 |
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AOL |
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10/07/08 |
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Google |
|
12/27/11 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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American Bar Association –
includes many resources including tax tips |
|
12/08/11 |
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Prepaid Legal Services |
800 654-7757 |
10/10/08 |
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Prepaid Legal Services –
Shoreline/Edmonds/Lynnwood area |
425 508 0256 |
10/10/08 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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Greg Urban – Professional
photographer – Still & Video |
206 734 6368 |
12/08/11 |
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Graphic design, art and chain mail jewelry
ant Urban Wire Works |
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Post a task, get it done – SF,
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12/08/11 |
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12/31/08 |
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Digital photography tips
from the top floor |
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01/26/09 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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For consumer protection
see: Information / Consumer Protection |
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Consumer Reports – Ratings
on household and other items |
|
08/18/08 |
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06/07/10 |
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Expert product reviews –
many categories |
|
11/29/10 |
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Buying/Selling |
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Amazon –
Buy almost anything |
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11/29/11 |
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E Bay |
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Craig’s List – Local Ads
(non-censored content) |
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Coupons |
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Coupons, discounts and
great deals in your city |
|
09/20/10 |
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Coupon Information
Corporation – Information & help against fraud |
|
12/04/08 |
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Coupons and online coupon
codes |
|
12/04/08 |
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Cash-back and coupons –
compare prices |
|
12/04/08 |
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Online coupons, codes and
sales |
|
12/04/08 |
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Online grocery coupon site |
|
01/05/09 |
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Printable coupons |
|
01/05/09 |
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Coupons from large food
manufacturers |
|
02/25/09 |
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Latest deals |
|
10/21/09 |
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Coupon codes and discounts
for 40,000 stores |
|
10/21/09 |
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Today’s hottest deals |
|
10/21/09 |
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Coupons & coupon codes
can save you money |
|
03/03/10 |
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|
Cut your grocery bills in
half |
|
04/30/12 |
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Shop smarter |
|
04/30/12 |
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It’s all about the deals |
|
04/30/12 |
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Trade of sell gift cards
($25 to 200) get 60% to 80% of face
value |
|
02/03/09 |
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Buy or Sell gift cards |
|
02/03/09 |
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Buy, Sell & Exchange
gift cards |
|
09/16/11 |
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Shop online, link
electronic coupons to you store loyalty card |
|
04/30/12 |
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Bartering web site – many
types of items |
|
04/07/09 |
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Barter CDs, DVDs and games |
|
04/07/09 |
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People giving and getting
things for free – Online recycling |
|
09/21/09 |
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Your place to buy and sell
all things handmade |
|
02/17/10 |
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Reuse, recycling and local
marketplaces |
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12/21/10 |
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Barnes and Noble - Books |
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Interactive online jewelry
auction |
|
06/02/08 |
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Diamonds – Education,
Guidance, Purchase |
|
06/02/08 |
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Power tools and accessories |
|
12/05/08 |
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Electronics and other home
items |
|
12/05/08 |
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Online Shopping and
overstocked items – Now known as O.Co |
|
09/09/11 |
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Replace chipped or broken
china, crystal or silver |
1 800 737-5223 |
03/20/09 |
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|
Replace chipped or broken
china |
1 888 242-0994 |
03/20/09 |
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Swap clothes, accessories,
shoes |
|
05/14/09 |
|
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Swap clothes and books |
|
05/14/09 |
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Swap clothing and
accessories |
|
05/14/09 |
|
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Swap paperbacks for free
except postage |
|
10/01/09 |
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Comparison Shopping site |
|
08/25/08 |
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Product search – Google |
|
09/21/09 |
|
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Comparison shopping –
Unique gift ideas |
|
09/21/09 |
|
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Gilt Groupe
- Premier fashion and luxury brands at up to 70% off |
|
09/23/09 |
|
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Private sales, designer
brands, members only prices |
|
09/23/09 |
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Private sales on world’s
best brands |
|
09/23/09 |
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Place bids on electronics
and other products |
|
11/11/11 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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American Association of
Retired People |
|
06/08/07 |
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Assistance |
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Federal Governments
Eldercare locator – local & national resources |
|
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National Council on the
Aging - Benefit Checkup for resources |
|
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|
Law Answers for the Elderly
Newsletter |
|
06/25/07 |
|
|
Coordinating Legal
education, advice and referral for seniors |
|
03/16/09 |
|
|
Elder care experts and
articles |
877 379-4500 |
06/07/10 |
|
|
Browsing and locating
senior information made easy |
|
06/13/11 |
|
|
National Care Planning
Council – Long term and eldercare resources |
|
12/12/11 |
|
|
NCPC - Articles on Eldercare & Long
Term Care |
|
12/12/11 |
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425 774-2921 |
03/16/09 |
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Living & Lifestyle |
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Assisted Living Federation
of |
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New Lifestyles – The Source
for Seniors |
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Housing information for
seniors |
|
06/08/07 |
|
|
Senior housing industry |
Coming soon |
06/08/07 |
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|
Lists housing and services
available through non-profit organizations |
|
06/08/07 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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Digital TV Transition Feb
17, 2009 – Federal Communications Commision |
|
08/18/08 |
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Consumer Reports – free
info on TV digital converters |
|
08/18/08 |
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Communication |
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Lists free WiFi hot spots – |
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Lists free WiFi hot spots – |
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Rent cell phone – for
international travel etc. |
|
07/31/08 |
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Computers |
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PC Tuning and
Troubleshooting |
|
05/15/08 |
|
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Wall Street Journal
Personal Technology (Mossberg) |
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Tools for your PC: Spyware
Doctor – Anti-spyware program |
|
07/31/08 |
|
|
Spy Sweeper – Anti Spyware
program |
|
07/31/08 |
|
|
File recovery software |
|
01/26/09 |
|
|
Free programmer’s,
webmaster’s and security resources |
|
10/19/09 |
|
|
Tutorials and guides on how
to do various things on your computer |
|
10/19/09 |
|
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Mac basics |
|
01/18/10 |
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Internet |
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Windows Live – consolidates
your internet activities |
|
12/17/08 |
|
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Find out your IP Address |
|
04/12/07 |
|
|
True Switch to help change
ISPs (free for MSN , AT&T, SBC/Yahoo) |
|
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|
Service for sending and
receiving large files |
|
07/31/08 |
|
|
Simple online file sharing
service – privately swap files |
|
12/04/08 |
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Integrated IM
communications |
|
08/06/08 |
|
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Integrated IM
communications - MAC |
|
08/06/08 |
|
|
Integrated IM
communications – completely web-based |
|
08/06/08 |
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Internet fraud and online
scam forum |
|
02/15/10 |
|
|
http://www.getpayback.com/the-20-most-common-internet-scams/ |
The 20 most common internet
scams |
|
05/23/12 |
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Electronics |
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Leo Laporte
the Tech Guy – Technology radio show host |
1 888 827-5536 |
02/15/10 |
|
|
Matching People and
Electronics – products, reports and manuals |
|
12/03/07 |
|
|
Part Search Technologies –
Parts for electronics & appliances |
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Tritronics, Inc. – Parts for consumer electronics |
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Sears – Parts for
appliances, lawn equip, electronics & power tools |
|
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Cameras & photography
including camera exchange |
1 800 223-2500 |
07/17/09 |
|
|
National Camera Exchange -
camera swapping , video and service |
1 800 624-8107 |
07/17/09 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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U.S. Department of State
Passport information |
|
03/05/08 |
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Center for Disease Control
– International Traveler Health Information |
|
02/07/08 |
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Metasearch site scours online agencies and suppliers |
|
08/26/08 |
|
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Metasearch site scours online agencies and suppliers |
|
08/26/08 |
|
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Expedia.com - Major travel
site |
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Orbitz.com - Major travel
site |
|
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Travelocity.com - Major
travel site |
|
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Major Travel Site |
|
05/25/08 |
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Major Travel Site |
|
05/25/08 |
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E-mail plans &
confirmations, TripIt builds full trip itinerary
and more |
|
12/30/08 |
|
|
International on-line
travel planning |
|
05/27/08 |
|
|
Review potential hotel
rooms |
|
06/24/08 |
|
|
Hotel bookings &
reservations – last minute & discounts |
|
02/18/11 |
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National Parks Service |
|
05/27/08 |
|
|
National Parks Service
historical sites itineraries |
|
05/27/08 |
|
|
Planning a trip best for
you with quiz for deciding |
|
11/27/07 |
|
|
Vacation and Hotel reviews
- Member written travel journals |
|
05/27/08 |
|
|
Road Trip planner |
|
05/27/08 |
|
|
Travel advice – Frequent
Flyer community |
|
08/26/08 |
|
|
Travel reviews and opinions |
|
08/26/08 |
|
|
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|
|
AAA – Fuel Cost Calculator |
|
05/25/08 |
|
|
Find cheapest fuel prices |
|
05/25/08 |
|
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|
|
Latitudes Home Exchange -
Swap homes with families for vacations |
|
05/25/08 |
|
|
American Resort Development
Association – Time Share organization |
|
03/08/12 |
|
|
Book of passes for specific
city |
|
05/25/08 |
|
|
Entertainment Book |
|
05/25/08 |
|
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|
|
American Public
Transportation Association information site |
|
10/18/07 |
|
|
Amtrak General Information |
800 872-7245 |
12/11/09 |
|
|
Bus Tickets |
|
05/25/08 |
|
|
Inter-City Travel – Bus /
Train (US, |
|
05/25/08 |
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|
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Federal Aviation
Administration – Flight delay information |
|
05/27/08 |
|
|
Flight Status &
planning - Airports |
|
05/27/08 |
|
|
TSA - Historical passenger
security wait times |
|
05/27/08 |
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|
|
Directions - Cellphone text message service |
Google – send text to:
466-453 (include “starting to ending address”) |
466-453 |
03/19/09 |
|
Directions - Or call |
347-328-4667 will send text back |
347-328-4667 |
03/19/09 |
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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Financial Planning |
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The Financial Planning
Association – Financial Planners |
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|
National Association of
Personal Financial Advisors – fee only planners |
1 800 366-2732 |
|
|
|
Financial Planning
Association |
1 800 647-6340 |
|
|
|
Garrett Planning Network –
CFPs & working towards CFP |
|
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|
|
National Ethics Bureau –
Check out potential advisors |
|
06/09/11 |
|
|
Check financial advisor’s
past for errant behavior |
|
06/09/11 |
|
|
Securities and Exchange
Commission – advisor database |
|
06/09/11 |
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American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants |
201 938-3828 |
|
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Description |
Phone |
Checked |
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Budgeting |
|
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Master Card Debt &
budgeting |
|
03/26/07 |
|
|
Benjamin Bankes - World of Money |
|
05/15/08 |
|
|
Exchange tips on personal
budgeting with online community |
|
01/19/09 |
|
|
Find tailored deals on cellphone plans, credit cards, gas, financial products |
|
07/08/11 |
|
|
Upload your cell phone bill
for analysis and wireless savings |
|
06/15/10 |
|
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Credit |
|
|
|
|
Free Annual Credit
Report (call for paper version) |
1 877 322-8228 |
|
|
|
National foundation for
credit counseling |
1 800 388-2227 |
04/09/10 |
|
|
Consumer’s guide to credit
cards and new rules |
|
06/02/10 |
|
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|
Check your credit rating
& more credit information - service |
|
01/05/09 |
|
|
Check your credit rating
& more credit information - service |
|
|
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|
Credit Bureau –
Equifax
|
1 800 525-6285 |
|
|
|
Credit Bureau -
Experian
|
1 888 EXPERIAN |
|
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Credit Bureau – TransUnion
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1 800 680-7289 |
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Fair-Isaac Corp – credit
score most mortgage lenders/banks use |
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01/23/09 |
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TransUnion credit info – monthly credit reports with
subscription |
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01/23/09 |
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FTC Identity Theft Identity Theft
Clearinghouse
Federal Trade Commission
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1 877 438-4338 |
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Consumer lending education
site |
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02/08/06 |
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Opt out of credit
applications – Consumer Credit Reporting
Industry |
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02/08/06 |
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Source for credit card
information |
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07/08/11 |
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Compare rates of over 1000
credit cards |
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03/23/09 |
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Save money on gas, cell
phones and credit cards |
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09/23/09 |
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Credit card offers – search
and compare |
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07/08/11 |
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Credit Problems |
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National Foundation for
Credit Counseling - Find a reputable credit agency |
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07/25/08 |
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Federal Trade Commissions
guidelines on choosing a credit counselor |
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07/25/08 |
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Federal Trade Commission –
Your rights as a debtor |
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03/19/09 |
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Justice Department’s
approved list of debt consolidation consultants |
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07/25/08 |
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Self help for Compulsive
shoppers |
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08/20/08 |
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650-498-9111 |
08/20/08 |
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UCLA Addiction Medicine
Clinic & Impulse Control Disorders |
800-825-9989 |
08/20/08 |
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National Association of Social
Workers – problem shopping tip sheet |
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08/20/08 |
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Money Management Software and Portals |
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Quicken – personal money
management |
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12/17/08 |
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Quicken Online – free easy
money management |
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03/19/09 |
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Microsoft Money – personal
money management |
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12/17/08 |
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QuickBooks – for businesses |
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12/17/08 |
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Web-based money management |
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12/17/08 |
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PNC Bank Web-based money
management |
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12/17/08 |
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Money management for 20
& 30 somethings |
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12/17/08 |
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Insurance |
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National Association of
Insurance Commissioners |
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National Association of
Insurance Commissioners complaint database. |
866 470-6242 |
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Life Insurance needs
calculator |
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Life Insurance needs
calculator |
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Compare rates from top
insurance companies (Term policies) |
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07/11/08 |
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Information on most types
of insurance and S&P ratings |
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07/11/08 |
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Official US Government site
for people with Medicare |
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01/23/08 |
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Federally funded State
Health Insurance Assistance Program list by State |
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01/23/08 |
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Health Insurance quotes |
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Comprehensive Loss
Underwriting Exchange – free copy of report |
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Automated Property Loss
Underwriting System – free copy of report |
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IRS |
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Internal Revenue Service |
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01/24/06 |
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National Association of
Enrolled Agents – Licensed Tax Professionals |
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01/07/09 |
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Municipality |
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Real Estate information and
Public Records research (property taxes) |
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05/25/08 |
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Investment Managers |
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Investor Resources – Port
Orchard – Don Creech, President |
1 800-317-9119 |
07/22/08 |
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Brokers |
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Charles Schwab – Full service & discount broker |
1 866 232-9890 |
12/29/05 |
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Merrill Lynch – Full service broker |
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E*Trade – Discount broker |
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Ameritrade – Discount broker |
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Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority (FIRA) – Formerly NASD |
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10/19/07 |
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Side by side mutual fund
expense analyzer |
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06/25/08 |
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National Association of
Security Dealers – oversight & regulation |
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Publications & Sites |
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Online encyclopedia for
investing |
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03/12/07 |
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List of financial terms /
definitions / glossary |
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The Financial Planning
Association – Financial Planners |
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National Association of
Personal Financial Advisors |
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North American Securities
Administrators Association - State registered financial
advisors |
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Securities and Exchange
Commission Home Page |
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06/25/08 |
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SEC analyzer - shows total
cost of holding a mutual fund |
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06/25/08 |
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SEC test drive Fund
Comparison Report |
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06/25/08 |
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Things companies try to
bury in their SEC filings |
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08/18/08 |
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Home Site of Money magazine
(MF comparisons and much more) |
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08/26/09 |
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Mutual Fund Ratings,
Investment Advice |
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Money Talk with Bob Brinker |
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American Association of
Individual Investors |
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08/26/09 |
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Yahoo Finance section |
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01/19/09 |
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America Online money and
finance site |
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08/27/09 |
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Stock charts |
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02/07/07 |
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07/14/08 |
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The Motley Fool |
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Compares 401k plans and
financial advisors |
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07/08/11 |
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Longtime Buy-and-Hold
blogger |
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07/15/11 |
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Options Industry Council
site |
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07/16/08 |
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Bond investing information |
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Bond investing |
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Employee Benefit Research
Institute – Info about employee benefits |
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01/19/09 |
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American Savings Education
Council – Saving and Retirement |
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01/19/09 |
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Financial Security through
savings (part of ASEC) Ballpark E$stimate
Tool – estimate and assess future savings |
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01/19/09 |
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Mutual Funds |
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Fidelity Investments |
1 800 343-3548 |
12/29/05 |
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T. Rowe Price |
1 800 225-5132 |
12/29/05 |
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The Vanguard Group |
1 877 662-7447 |
12/29/05 |
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American Century Funds |
1-800 826-8323 |
01/31/06 |
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Stocks and Bonds |
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Drip Investing |
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Drip Investor |
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Drip Central |
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Other Investing |
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U.S. Treasuries etc |
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Information about Closed
End funds & ETFs |
|
11/18/08 |
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Online currency trading |
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12/07/09 |
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Get a fast free annuity
quote, #1 rated site for income annuities |
1-800 872-6684 |
09/03/10 |
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Financial calculators for
retirement, planning etc. |
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Money magazine retirement
goals planner |
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12/04/08 |
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Retirement calculator. From Guided Choice |
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09/02/11 |
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Retirement Plans |
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Compare annuities from
highly rated insurance companies |
|
07/12/08 |
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American Express –
Financial planning services |
|
08/26/09 |
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IRAs |
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Publication 590 – IRAs |
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08/26/09 |
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Social Security & Medicare |
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1 800 772-1213 |
05/22/08 |
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Social Security website |
1 800 772-1213 |
07/23/08 |
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Social Security Help
website |
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10/19/09 |
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Wills and Related Documents |
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Living will information |
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– Federal |
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One stop portal
to access all federal government public web sites |
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08/27/08 |
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Department of Agriculture |
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04/07/09 |
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National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration |
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09/08/10 |
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Consumer Products Safety
Division |
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08/19/08 |
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Customs and Border
Protection |
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05/19/09 |
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Department of Education |
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12/04/09 |
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Department of Energy |
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08/06/08 |
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Federal Bureau of
Investigation – also can check for scams & safety |
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02/15/11 |
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Department of Health and
Human Resources |
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04/07/09 |
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Department of Health and
Human Services – Food recalls |
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04/07/09 |
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EPA / U.S. Department of
Energy – Energy savings |
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01/05/09 |
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Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation |
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10/06/08 |
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Internal Revenue Service |
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01/24/06 |
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Electronic Federal Tax
Payment System (make IRS deposits online) |
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07/31/08 |
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Department of Justice |
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07/25/08 |
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National Parks Service |
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05/27/08 |
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U.S. Patent and Trademark
office |
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07/12/08 |
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12/29/05 |
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1 800 772-1213 |
05/22/08 |
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Securities and Exchange
Commission |
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06/25/08 |
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Federal Trade Commission –
Consumer help |
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07/11/08 |
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TSA |
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05/27/08 |
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Contact: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ e-mail: President@whitehouse.gov |
President Barack H. Obama |
202 456-1414 Comments/TTY: 202 456-1111 202 456-6213 |
08/10/09 |
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/vicepresident e-mail: vice-president@whitehouse.gov |
Vice President Joseph R.
Biden |
202 456-1414 |
08/10/09 |
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http://www.cantwell.senate.gov e-mail: use web-site |
Senator Maria Cantwell 511
Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. or Jackson Federal Bldg. 915 |
202 224-3441 206 220-6400 |
08/10/09 |
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e-mail: use web-site |
Senator Patty Murray 173 Russell Senate Office Bldg. or Jackson Federal Bldg. Room 2988 915 |
202 224-2621 206 553-5545 |
08/10/09 |
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http://www.house.gov/mcdermott e-mail: use web-site |
Congressman Jim McDermott –
7th Congressional District 1035 Longworth House Office
Bldg. or |
202 225-3106 206 553-7170 |
08/10/09 |
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e-mail: use web-site |
Congressman Jay Inslee – 1st
Congressional District 403 Cannon House Office
Bldg. or |
202 225-6311 206 361-0233 |
08/10/09 |
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12/29/05 |
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Washington Info Network
2-1-1 Community resources online
database |
211 |
02/15/10 |
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Washington State Department
of Licensing Home Page |
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12/29/05 |
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Washington State Department
of Revenue |
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04/13/09 |
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Washington State Department
of Transportation |
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06/26/09 |
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06/26/09 |
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1 800-562-6900 |
07/09/10 |
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12/29/11 |
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Washington Governor’s
Office of Regulatory Assistance |
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03/20/12 |
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e-mail: use web-site |
Governor Chris Gregoire Office of the Governor |
360 902-4111 |
12/27/11 |
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e-mail: use web site |
Attorney General Rob
McKenna |
360 902-1004 |
03/23/10 |
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County |
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800 325 -6165 206 296-0100 |
12/11/09 |
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King County Metro /
Transportation |
800 542-7876 |
12/11/09 |
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http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/naturalyardcare/compost.asp |
King County Solid Waste
Division – composting |
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12/21/10 |
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King County Library System |
425 462-9600 |
11/07/11 |
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09/08/10 |
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09/08/10 |
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01/02/05 |
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12/29/05 |
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206 633-0224 |
04/02/08 |
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04/14/08 |
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Customer Service |
206 684-3000 |
04/14/08 |
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Suspected Power Outage |
206 684-7400 |
04/14/08 |
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Malfunctioning Streetlights |
206 684-7056 |
04/14/08 |
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City of |
425 775-2525 |
09/08/10 |
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206 801-2700 |
09/08/10 |
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