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Learn to find Government Information on the Web

Interested in finding out about govenment jobs? Wonder where you can find the latest consumer product safety information? Ever wanted to look at surplus government property, and maybe bid on some of it? Want to get information on financial planning? On...

Published Sat, Oct 10 2009 2:53 pm by Bufkinite@evpl

Filed under: training, government, useful web sites, AskEVPL, websites, U. S. Government, United States Government, Reference Services, workshops

Is there a silver lining to knowing in advance that you're going to lose your job?

When faced with that imminent pink slip I would think it would be hard to see any upside to the situation, but I read an article on MSN.com a few days ago that made lemonade out of losing a job. The article was primarily pointing out the famous businesses...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2009 3:29 pm by SuDocQueen@evpl

Filed under: government, Careers, jobs, job descriptions, employment, U. S. Government, U.S. government, United States Government, career assessment

Would you like to work for the federal government?

If so, take a look at www.usajobs.gov . This is a great resource for people interested in working for our federal government. On their main page this morning they showed 33,530 jobs available worldwide with the United States government. Now before your...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2009 12:04 pm by SuDocQueen@evpl

Filed under: government, Online resources, Careers, useful web sites, jobs, hiring, employment, websites, U. S. Government, work, federal government, U.S. government, United States Government

The Health Care Reform Act turmoil

Opinions and concerns abound about this issue, sometimes to the point that the facts get obscured. Can I separate all the facts from the fiction? Nope, I can be duped and sucked in as easily as the next person. But I can tell you where to go to form your...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2009 12:33 pm by SuDocQueen@evpl

Filed under: politics, current events, health, library of congress, government, public opinion, propaganda, Online resources, legal, policy, useful web sites, legislation, websites, health risks, U. S. Government, law, insurance, health insurance

Cash for Clunkers…or the CARS Program: what you should know before you walk into a dealership

I was listening to the radio this morning when one of the announcers started talking about the great deal you could get by trading in your old gas guzzler for a new more fuel efficient car. It’s great that they’re helping to get the word out...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2009 10:15 am by SuDocQueen@evpl

Filed under: car, auto, government, Online resources, hot topics, fuel economy, shopping, automobiles, cars, incentive programs, automobile rebate program, rebates

Speak your mind…opinions welcome, wanted, and appreciated

Hello out there to everyone in EVPL blogland, I have a dilemma that I could use your help with. Every year I sit down to plan a workshop on useful government documents and websites (more websites than actual documents now-a-days) and every year I get...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2009 10:11 am by SuDocQueen@evpl

Filed under: google, internet, politics, training, government, public opinion, Online resources, polling, search engines, reference questions, research, hot topics, tutorials, useful web sites, useful websites, customer service, White House, public data, websites, U. S. Government, polls

Mayor Announces New Web Site for Arena Project

In a press conference this afternoon at the Centre, Mayor Weinzapfel announced the creation of a web site for the arena project. Here you'll find all sorts of information about the project, including plans for the building, news reports, and information...

Published Mon, May 05 2009 5:00 pm by potentate@evpl

Filed under: evansville, local, government, news

Census Bureau is hiring in preparation for the 2010 Census!

These are tough times for everyone. Some people have lost jobs; others just need a little extra income to help make ends meet. For those people even a temporary job can be better than no job at all. If you're in that situation, you should checkout...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2009 2:13 pm by SuDocQueen@evpl

Filed under: census, government, jobs, hiring, employment

Free government grants? Not so fast!

A recent post at Snopes (which is the premiere hoax-debunking website) covers the increasing "free government grant" scam, currently being perpetrated through web ads, e-mails, and even direct phone calls. (Unfortunately, while Snopes is a great...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2009 9:53 am by googler@evpl

Filed under: government, hoax, money, grants, scams

Peanut Butter Recall Information

The Indiana State Department of Health is urging Hoosiers to routinely check the growing list of products and brands associated with the expanded Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) voluntary recall, which now has reached more than 2,000 items. A complete...

Published Fri, Mar 03 2009 4:20 pm by Bufkinite@evpl

Filed under: health, government, consumer, salmonella, FDA, peanut butter, Indiana Department of Health

Stimulus for Seniors/Disabled

With all the talk regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, many who are retired or disabled have been wondering how they will recieve their stimulus money. According to the Internal Revenue , a one time payment of $250.00 will be made to...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2009 2:19 pm by wag.mado@evpl

Filed under: government, reference questions, hot topics, money, stimulus payment, veterans

Indiana Economic Stimulus Info

A new website was launched today for those who would like information about the Economic Stimulus Package and the use of funds in the state of Indiana. The address for the website is INvest.in.gov. It will be maintained to keep Hoosiers informed about...

Published Tue, Mar 03 2009 3:29 pm by wag.mado@evpl

Filed under: government, government: Indiana, Indiana, stimulus payment

New Database Brings the World to your Desktop

A new database called Global Road Warrior brings you comprehensive information on 175 countries around the world. And when I say "comprehensive" that is exactly what I mean. There is information in over 100 specific areas for each country listed...

Published Wed, Jan 01 2009 4:26 pm by Bufkinite@evpl

Filed under: business, education, databases, government, Online resources, maps, security, money, foreign language, culture, Global Road Warrior, geography

Your free annual credit report

We often talk to people at the library who are confused about how to get their free annual credit reports . The source of the confusion is almost certainly the ubiquitous commercials for a site called freecreditreport.com. That site is owned by one of...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2008 11:37 am by googler@evpl

Filed under: government, credit, consumer

DOD website centralizes health info for wounded vets

The Defense Department has launched a new website designed to help service members and their families find health information and the assistance to which they're entitled. The portal has links to health-related programs and resources offered by the...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 4:03 pm by googler@evpl

Filed under: government, veterans, military

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