Personal Interest Topics

Careers & Employment
careerbuilder
http://careerbuilder.com
Another great source for jobs on the web.
 
Charitable Giving
Boy Scouts of America
http://bsa.scouting.org
The nation's leading outdoor and local community organization for boys aged 8-20. Info on activities, membership and resources.
Donors Match Charitable Giving Where School Needs Are Unmet
http://Donorschoose.org
DonorsChoose fields proposals of New York City public school teachers wanting their students to have resources that their school can't fund; individual donors can help, taking pride assisting even with smaller, yet important needs becoming reality.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
http://www.gsusa.org
Site provides background about this organization. contains info just for girls, adults, and merchandise availablity.
The Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmy.org/
A recognized, respected, worldwide organization that assists persons in need... emotionally, financially and spiritually.
World Vision
http://worldvision.org
International Christian humanitarian org serving world's poor/displaced, providing programs helping save lives, bringing hope & restoring dignity. Assistance provided regardless religious beliefs,gender, ethnic backgrd. Call for NYC, WTC victims fund
 
Educational
"How Stuff Works"
http://www.howstuffworks.com
Need to understand how things in this world really work? Everything from car engines, digital cameras, roller coasters, MP3 files, to a pitcher's curve ball... its all right here!
 
Financial, Banking & Investment
Bob Brinker Investment Perspectives
http://www.bobbrinker.com
America's top stock analyst; Marketimer newsletter is published monthly. Listen to his radio program on Saturday and Sunday afternoons 3-6 pm central time. Visit their site for radio stations in your area under Moneytalk-Radio button
Consumer Banking Assistance
http://www.banksite.com
Interested in knowing more about buying that next car or home? This site offers some useful tips on doing both.
Creating Your Amortization Calculations
http://www.monstermoving.com/mortgage_and_finance/calculators/paymentcalc/
Buying a new home or car... wondering about how the principal and interest break out... or how prepaying principal affects your loan? This is the site to use!
Credit Report
http://www.freecreditreport.com
Obtain a free credit report through this site.
 
Genealogy
Genealogy.com
http://genealogy.com
A helpful site when beginning to research your family history.
The Genealogy Resource
http://familytreemaker.com
If you're seeking assistance in searching for ancestors and organizing your family tree, this will be of help.
 
Just For Fun!
Virtual Bubble Wrap
http://www.urban75.com/Mag/bubble.html
AHHHH... the satisfaction of "popping those plastic bubble wraps". Now you can do it to your heart's content!
 
Marriage, Family & Parenting
10 Questions to Ask Your Spouse
http://www.familylife.com/articles/article_detail.asp?id=9
"The strength of a nation," said Abraham Lincoln, "lies in the homes of its people." In other words, the state of the union is determined by the state of the marriage union-the condition of our nation's marriages, families and homes.
National Center For Fathering (NCF)
http://www.fathers.com
An organization devoted to inspiring and equipping men to be better fathers.
 
Medical
Best Doctors
http://www.bestdoctors.com
Since 1994, this site has been assisting individuals with finding the right physician for unique or unsolved problems. Their approach for identifying the best doctors is to ask, "If your friend or family member needed help, to whom would you turn?"
Brain Tumor Guide; Newly Diagnosed
http://www.virtualtrials.com/
Survivors' stories; newest treatments being tested; virtual treatment tracking of patients and their outcomes.
Depression, Anxiety & Panic Attacks
http://depression.about.com/
In today's pressure-cooker society increasing numbers of people suffer from depression or its various forms. In 1987, there were 14 million doctor visits for depression, by 2001 this had increased to 25 million!
National Breast Cancer Foundation
http://nationalbreastcancer.org
The NBCF provides a wealth of information regarding news stories, education and life-saving techniques for early detection.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://nmss.org
Find out more about this perplexing and debilitating condition. Because of its multi-varied symptoms, it is often difficult to diagnose. Site provides guidelines and explanations of the disease.
Onhealth Overview
http://onhealth.com/chi/interactives
This site contains a medical library and symptom checker. Has several risk assessment "health calculators" that provide guidelines on areas such as body mass, target heart rate, calorie expenditure, sleep and cardiovascular fitness.
Panic and Anxiety Disorders
http://www.anxietypanic.com
Many persons are quietly suffering from these conditions. This site offers a complete look; the What, Who & Whys.
Promising Cancer Treatments
http://www.apjohncancerinstitute.org
The National Cancer Institute and John Hopkins School of Medicine have combined their energies regarding new cancer therapies.
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
http://www.mskcc.org
The leading cancer prevention and treatment center in the world. Physician referral at 1-800-525-2225.
WebMD
http://webmd.lycos.com/content
Site contains general information on health and medical considerations.
 
Spiritual Inquiry
Moody Press
http://www.moodypress.org
This site offers a wide range of books & publications for personal spiritual growth. Also has links to other divisions of Moody.
Promise Keepers - Men of Integrity
http://promisekeepers.org
Site offers updates on conferences and materials for individual spiritual growth.