http://www.zaarly.com
It is a local marketplace, where buyers make an offer for an immediate need and sellers find a marketplace for items and services they never knew were for sale. In simple terms, folks post what they want and get it from someone nearby.
Submitted by Jack Batterson

http://www.freeshippingday.com/
Free Shipping Day is a one-day, online-shopping event when thousands of merchants offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve. Free Shipping Day comes on Friday, December 16. More than 1,412 merchants are participating.
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http://www.financialplanningdays.org/content/resources.aspx
There are lots of good information on budgeting, credit, retirement, income tax, estate planning, insurance planning, education planning and much more.
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http://downtown.org/
There are 150 downtown residents who will be eligible to cast ballots for this Nov. 8 election and the voting will be done by mail. All signed ballots must be returned by 7:00 pm on Nov. 8. This website informs residents of what this 1/2 cent sales tax could do.
Submitted by Jack Batterson

Oct 10 2011
http://duckduckgo.com/
This search engine does not collect or share personal information.

http://www.ic3.gov/media/2011/110311.aspx
The public is reminded to beware of fraudulent emails and websites purporting to conduct charitable relief efforts. To learn more about avoiding online fraud, please see “Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes
Submitted by Jack Batterson

www.OpenCulture.com/freeonlinecourses
385 free courses from top universities, including links to youtube and apple online courses.
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http://www.thredup.com/
Swap your kids’ clothes and toys with other parents. A low cost way of exchanging little-used clothes that your child no longer wears.

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http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lsx/?n=01_20_2011
This page provides details about the huge snow we just got and how it compares to previous snow storms. Also click on “event archives” to find information on other historic weather events between 1999 and 2010.

Submitted by Jack Batterson

http://pe.usps.com/
At this time of the year, there are always questions about postal rates for next year. Everything you need to know about postal rates are at this one place. Please note that there are new Priority Mail and Express Mail International products available. It is worth comparing prices each year because UPS announced price increases of more than 5% for next year.

Submitted by Jack Batterson