December 19, 2017

• Introduction to the Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi
• "The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi: Translated from the Critical Latin Edition", edited by Fr. Kajetan Esser, OFM.

December 4, 2017

• Catholic Answers: Q/A by topics
  • Advent – Catholic Answers
• "Faith and Reason: the Philosophy of Religion" by Peter Kreeft. Lays the groundwork for a rational approach to pursuing questions of faith – and at the same time provides a better understanding of religion’s ongoing importance in the realm of human experience.

December 1, 2017

• Advent – Christmas Season resources

November 21, 2017

• How to Start a Vegetable Garden for Beginners: Vegetable gardening for dummies this article is not, yet it does try to explain as much as you need to know that can get you on your way.
• Internet Safety Guidelines for Parents: Being internet safety savvy is somewhat of an importance.

November 17, 2017

• Thanksgiving Planning Guide, Recipes, Desserts, Leftovers Recipes, How to carve a turkey, Butterball Hot-Line, and more…
• Catholic.Bible: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has acquired Catholic.Bible. Includes National Bible Week (Recursos En Español), Daily Readings,  Books of the Bible, Lectio Divina (En Español).
• Canon Law Made Easy: Articles on Church Law for normal people.
• Are You Instilling These 7 Important Virtues in Your Child? Here is a short list of important qualities that will help children mature into kind and responsible adults – and some tips for how to foster them in our children.
• JPEG vs. PNG: Which Image-Saving Format Is the Better One to Use?…there is quite a difference between the two images. Further, each format is designed to be used in specific ways to make the most of its strengths and weaknesses.…use this guide on JPEG vs. PNG to help you know when to use which format.
• Writing in College, Part 1 – from High School to College (University of Chicago)
  • Writing in College, Part 2 – Preparing to Write and Drafting the Paper (University of Chicago)
  • Writing in College, Part 3 – Strategy for Analyzing and Revising a First Draft (University of Chicago)
  • Writing in College, Part 4 – Revising the Introduction and Conclusion, and Polishing the Draft (University of Chicago)
  • Writing in College, Part 5 – What If You Get Stuck? (University of Chicago)

November 7, 2017

• Lectio Divina: 5 Steps for Having a Conversation with God Using the Bible. A contemplative form of prayer, centuries old, is the key.
• "How To Protect Yourself And Your Kids From Porn – Simple Methods": Internet porn can become an addiction quite easily, and like all addictions, it is difficult to overcome. So, here is a comprehensive solution to avoid/protect yourself and your kids from porn.

October 20, 2017

• How to Make a Website from Scratch: the Ultimate Guide. Learn how to make a website from scratch step by step even if you don’t have any coding knowledge.

October 18, 2017

• Daily Scripture Readings & Meditations (Servants of the Word).
• Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University: trains and supports catechists in any situation – priests, deacons, parents, or laity, whether professional or volunteer.
• Master of Arts in Catechetics and Evangelization at Franciscan University: trains Catholics who want to serve the Church and minister to others in the New Evangelization. A fully online program, classes are taught by the same professors who teach here on our campus in Steubenville.
• Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism (Pontifical Council on Christian Unity).

October 17, 2017

• Good Calculators: a variety of online calculators, such as statistics & analysis, engineering, grade & GPA, financial & investments, mortgage & tax, salary & savings, and others.
• Pumpkin Carving 101: Carving history, choosing pumpkins, carving tools and stencils.
• Insuring Travelers Health & Safety – Travel Warning & Alerts. Information is sourced from the U.S. State Department as well as other private and public organizations.
• Safe Stars: online resource about making the right choices for yourself and for your family through education, support and guidance.…a central depository of informative materials, guides and tools.
  • Resources: includes Child Safety, College Safety, Driving Safety, First Aid & CPR, Disaster Preparedness, and more.
• Best Guide to Grammar and Professional Writing Styles: Includes The Writing Process, Common Writing Pitfalls, Writing Tips, Grammar and Mechanics, and more.
• Review of the Human Body – An Anatomy Guide for Kids and Adults.
• Soft Pretzels Recipe (The Old Farmer's Almanac): Homemade pretzels are a delicious surprise in a bagged lunch or a tasty treat at a party.
• How To Start A Blog Today: A Free Step-By-Step Beginner’s Guide To Create A Blog In 20 Minutes.
• The Time Now: The place to look for the current time of any location in the world…also provides other information such as daylight saving time, time zones, currencies, country calling codes, detailed weather and forecast, sunrise & sunset, moonrise….

October 9, 2017

• Priestly Formation Decisive to Mission of Church: Pope Francis to the Congress on the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutions Sacerdotalis organized by the Congregation for the Clergy on October 7, 2017, in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace. "The renewal of faith and the future of vocations are possible only if we have well-formed priests."
• "Communication: Have We Lost the Art of Conversation?" by Aaron Crowther
  • "Social Media and Email: The Lost Art of Communication and Conversation" by Sue Scheff.
  • "Saving the Lost Art of Conversation" The Atlantic, by Megan Garber, January/February 2014
  • "We're So Addicted to Text and Email We're Losing the Delicate Art of Conversation" by Catherine Blyth, November 10, 2008
  • "Have We Lost the Art of Communicating in Person?" by Barbara Mannino Published January 16, 2013.
  • "Fighting for the 'Lost Art of Conversation'" BBC News, 2 July 2014.
  • "Are We Losing The Art Of Face-To-Face Communication?" by Alex Hunte, 12/12/2016 16:13
  • "My Students Don't Know How to Have a Conversation" by Paul Barnwell, April 22, 2014.
• The 10 Essential Principles and Practices of Journalism (The Elements of Journalism) by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel.
• Algebrarules: The most useful rules of basic algebra, free, simple, & intuitively organized.

October 3, 2017

• Oversight.gov: All Federal Inspector General Reports In One Place. A publicly accessible, searchable website containing the latest public reports from Federal Inspectors General who are members of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).

October 2, 2017

• Public Speaking Speech Topics and Ideas (My Speech Class.com): designed to help you with making a public speech: from selecting a topic, to writing and delivering.
  • Speech Topics Help: 10,000+ speech topics with free persuasive and informative ideas and class writing tips on outlining your public speaking…
• A Guide to Protecting Children’s Privacy Online: "Is it safe enough for children to be online?", "How can we, parents, keep our children out of danger on the network?"
• Pedagogy Unbound Educational Technology: launched in 2013 by David Gooblar in order to provide a space for college instructors to discuss and share ideas about curriculum, instruction, and pedagogy in higher education.
• The Sophia Project: an online collection of original articles, primary source texts, and commentaries in the fields of philosophy and ethics…

September 29, 2017

• "A Great Adventure: Letter to a Young Man Entering the Seminary." Father Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, The Priest/Our Sunday Visitor | 7/20/2017.

September 20, 2017

• The Health Magazine – Better Knowledge, Better Health. Provides health information about health & wellness, vitamins, supplements and herbs, diet and nutrition.

September 19, 2017

• Resources for Catholic Educators: to assist Catholic teachers and catechists in their role as educators of the faith by providing them with information and easy access to resources.
  • Church History, Creeds, and Structure: Resources for Catholic Educators
  • Sacraments, Liturgical Seasons, Prayer: Resources for Catholic Educators
  • Bible, Church Documents Reference Tools, Theology: Resources for Catholic Educators
  • Moral and Ethical Issues, Social Justice, Beatitudes, Commandments: Resources for Catholic Educators
• Enough Is Enough® (EIE): mission is to Make the Internet Safer for Children and Families. We stand for freedom of speech as defined by the Constitution of the United States; for a culture where all people are respected and valued; for a childhood with a protected period of innocence; for healthy sexuality; and for a society free from sexual exploitation.
  • Internet Safety 101: an initiative of Enough Is Enough, whose mission is to make the Internet Safer for Children and Families.
  • Internet 101 Resources: Includes Internet Dangers, Internet Safety Rules 'N' Tools, Technology Tools & Solutions, Cybercrime Reporting
• Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online: to keep children safe while they negotiate the many twists and turns of a life lived online.
• Internet Safety: How to Keep Kids and Teens Safe Online. Keeping your children and teens safe online becomes more challenging by the day.

September 13, 2017

• Yale University Libraries: Free Web Resources on Religion. Helpful collection of online resources relating to religious studies that are available for free.
• Stockio: Free Photos, Videos, Icons, Illustrations, and Fonts For Your Projects. Choose from thousands of photos licensed in multiple categories such as nature, abstract, models and many more. All photos are free for personal and commercial use. No attribution required.

September 11, 2017

• Understand Addiction: "Helpful and verifiable information available on substance abuse and addiction rehab and recovery as well as direct you to the best sources of help, including The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services."
• Body-Hacking: guidance to people of how to get their bodies healthy and strong for everyday activities. How to diminish certain pain in certain parts of their bodies. How to live a healthy lifestyle. We want to help people to start working out, as that first step is always the hardest one to make.
  • How to Lose Weight Fast but Safe in 5 Proven Easy Steps

September 8, 2017

• Disaster Emergency Preparedness & Resources: Includes Ready.gov, FEMA, CDC, Red Cross, DHHS, FDA…
• The Short and Concise Grammar Guide: "There’s a large variety of grammar guides that are available to lead us through our writing process. Below you’ll find a helpful list of resources that will help you through your journey with grammar."

August 30, 2017

• The Ultimate Barbecued Ribs

August 29, 2017

• Microsoft Excel Training Tutorial: This tutorial covers in-depth lessons on how to use various Excel formulas, Tables and Charts for managing small to large scale business process.
• Free Accounting Tutorials: an absolute beginner guide to accounting.
• Quit Smoking Community: information regarding quitting smoking, as well as resources and tools to help them begin and complete their quit journey.
• Types of Clouds (The Old Farmer’s Almanac): By observing clouds, you can often predict the incoming weather. Clouds are classified by their altitude (height in the sky) and their shape. Here are some common types of clouds.
• How to Make a Website: Without Having to Learn Code, for Free.
• Powdery Mildew Remedies for Plants: Here’s how to control this plant disease with natural remedies, including a homemade baking soda spray treatment.

August 22, 2017

• BibleVerses: Making the bible accessible for everyone. Includes a daily blog series on our site and provide a full search of the Bible for the visually impaired.
• Cell Membranes Are Way More Complicated than You Think (TEDTalk). How does the membrane work, and where does that strength come from?
• ElderCare Resources: Provides fact sheets, publications, links and other useful information for older adults, caregivers, and professionals.
• What Is Advance Care Planning? Includes Additional Care Planning Resources.
• Legal Resources and Considerations for Seniors and Persons with Special Needs
• Disaster Safety & Assistive Technology: Protection for Seniors & the Disabled
• Tips to Declutter and Organize Your Home for Seniors and Individuals with Special Needs

July 31, 2017

• Guide to Helping Senior Citizens Stay Safe at Home II: GoodCall® asked the experts about home hazards for senior citizens, and most – though not all – have to do with falling and the aftermath. Here are steps that can be taken to keep seniors safe from falls and other perils at home. Includes a link for a printable version of the guide.
• Interactive The Periodic Table of the Elements
  • The Elements – Descriptions, Uses and Occurrences
• A Guide for Confession (Catholic Online): Includes an Examination of Conscience.
• Beginner’s Guide to Internet Privacy: What privacy is and how it is different from security and anonymity? What are some of the basic steps that could be taken to make your online presence less visible? This Guide will point you towards some resources that can help you in making educated privacy-, security-, and anonymity-related choices.
  • Technology Glossary: Need help with definitions? Here you can find all the relevant terms explained clearly starting from A to Z.

July 21, 2017

• Guide to Senior Safety at Home: This resource guide will review the steps that can be taken to create a safe living area for seniors, discuss how technology can assist, and how to gauge the warning signs that indicate an entirely different approach may be necessary. It concludes with a list of resources for additional information on senior safety.
• The Best MOOC Platforms of 2017 by Review.com: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are providing access to world-class education to anyone with an internet connection, which opens up a world of possibilities.…Additionally, those who can’t afford to quit their job to go back to school to further or change their career path can take MOOCs in their free time.
• "Perfectionism Doesn’t Look Like We Think it Does": Most of us associate perfectionism with achievement, but they are not the same. Aleteia | Calah Alexander | Jul 20, 2017.
• Bioed Online: Courses. Baylor College of Medicine offers a wealth of resources for biology teaches in Texas and around the world. These series of online courses are designed to help teachers (and lifelong learners) expand their expertise on a number of scientific subjects.

July 20, 2017

• Catholic Straight Answers: Everything you want to know about the Catholic Church…but are afraid to ask. Scroll down for Answers by Category: Christmas & Advent, Confession, Easter & Lent, Holy Eucharist, Liturgical Calendar, Mary, Mass, Other Religions, Prayer & Devotions, Saints, Virtues.
  • RCIA – Catholic Straight Answers: free RCIA video series to gain a comprehensive overview of the Catholic Faith! Each year Fr. Saunders teaches an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) class, which is attended by Catholics and non-Catholics, the young and old, individuals preparing to join the Catholic Church, and individuals simply wanting to grow in their love for God.
• Extreme Heat Information. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Disaster Preparedness and Self-Storage. What You Need to Know. Disaster preparedness involves storing items you can use in the event of a disaster, but it also involves planning for the storage of the items you use every day.
• Make a Disaster Plan for Your Pets (Humane Society): How to keep pets safe in natural disasters and everyday emergencies.

July 19, 2017

• How Do You Support a Grieving Spouse? – Mind & Spirit: "…deep grief is messy and disorienting and affects every single part of us in ways we can’t prepare for, articulate, or even understand. How can we best support a spouse when he is lost in grief, no longer the person he once was, someone neither of us recognizes?"
• Vatican – Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life: Includes information, updates & videos on World Youth Day, Vocation of Women, Popes and Sports, Patristic texts on Family, Pro-Life resources…
• Online-Convert: Free online file converter. Convert media free, fast and online. No software installation needed.

July 3, 2017

• History of The Fourth of July – also known as Independence Day or July 4th – commemorates the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 – History.com.
  • The History of Independence Day (Military.com)
  • Independence Day on the Net (Holidays.net)
  • "I Love Liberty": Robin Williams portrays the American flag.
  • Red Skelton recites the Pledge Of Allegiance and the meaning of same. This is a MUST watch video!
  • God Bless The U.S.A by Lee Greenwood
• Removing Stains – Cleaning & Laundry Tips by Clorox.

June 30, 2017

• Exercise and Physical Fitness (Medline Plus): It is important to be active and get regular physical activity. In fact, exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
  • Exercise for Seniors (Medline Plus): Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. There are four main types and each type is different – endurance, or aerobic, activities; strength exercises; balance exercises; flexibility exercises and stretching…

June 26, 2017

• The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative: to inform citizens, landowners, farmers, and government agencies of the importance of pollinators and the habitat they need to survive.

June 22, 2017

• How To Start A Blog (Step-By-Step Guide): "If you have ever wondered how to start a blog, you are in luck because that is exactly what I am going to show you today."

June 19, 2017

• June: Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Index of hymns, prayers, writings, Encyclicals, homilies and devotions on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

June 16, 2017

• The Civil Engineer: a useful one-stop shop for news, scholarly publications, educational resources, and job information related to civil engineering. Two especially helpful sections of this website are the Publications and Education sections. Another great feature of the Education section are the Calculation Examples and Educational websites.
• How to Protect Your Children on Their Smartphone: If you really want to be on top of protecting your kid from the potential dangers of smart phone use, then the infographic below is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Don’t know your Snapchat from your Kik? You can bet that your kid does, so maybe it’s time that you got with the programme and found out precisely how to protect a modern kid from the dangers of the modern world.

June 15, 2017

• Best Apples for Baking: Apple Pie, Applesauce, Cider (Almanac.com). Not all apples are ideal for cooking! Below is a chart with some of the best apples for baking—from apple pies to applesauce.

June 8, 2017

• A Beginner’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours: The Second Vatican Council highly encouraged the laity to "recite the divine office, either with the priests, or among themselves, or even individually" (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 100).

June 7, 2017

• Up to Work blog: Includes essays on resume writing, cover letter, resume examples, job search, job interviews.
  • How to Make a Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide (+30 Examples)
  • Military to Civilian Resume: How to Use Your Military Experience
  • Most Common Job Interview Questions and Best Answers (+20 Examples)
  • How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Summary & Profile To Get Jobs
• Colorado Trail Explorer: developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, includes 17,099 trails and 1,431 trailheads. The mapped trails include 5,683 miles of hiking trails, 6,821 miles of mountain biking trails, 24,906 miles of motorized trails and unpaved roads, and 1,746 miles of paved bike trails.

June 6, 2017

• Future Learn: Offers a diverse selection of free, and paid for, online courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life.
• Catholic Door: premier Catholic store online for art, statues, spiritual books, religious medals, rosaries, crosses, gifts, stationary, and jewelry.
• What Is VPN For? VPN Benefits Explained: As the VPNs are increasingly becoming the talk of the town among the web community, you need to know: What is a VPN for? And why should you have one?

June 5, 2017

• How To Download Facebook Videos in HD Quality: This video tutorial will show you how to download Facebook videos in HD quality without the need of installing any third party software or any tool. Simple steps to download a Facebook video to an mp4 file – quick and easy. I did it in under 5 minutes!

June 1, 2017

• Grammar Cheatsheet for Bloggers (Art of Blog): A quick reference for the everyday mistakes a blogger or someone writing for the web might make, as opposed to trying to cover every single grammar rule.
• What Is REM Sleep? There two main types of sleep, or ways of sleeping. The first is Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and the other is non-REM. It’s during REM sleep that we dream, although only about 25% of our time sleeping is spent in this state.\
• 113 Most Useful Links for Photographers (Light Stalking). Ranges from an amazing array of free blogs and tutorial sites to really useful photography tools and portfolio sites for you to display your creativity as well as photography books and magazines.
• Archive.org: Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
• Burgers and Hot Dogs (Food Network): Find your perfect burger and hot dog.

May 25, 2017

• Memorial Day (USA.gov): a federal holiday observed the last Monday in May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
  • Memorial Day (History Channel): Officially observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
  • Memorial Day (InfoPlease.com).

• Barbecue & Grilling Recipes & Sauces

May 23, 2017

• 8 Tips for Protecting Children and Teens Online: A Security Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Educators. Written by Carey Davis.

May 10, 2017

• Mayo Clinic First Aid: Information to help you during a medical emergency.

May 8, 2017

• A Fair Use Primer for Graduate Students (InsideHigherEd). "I prefer to see the fair use doctrine as a safeguard against accidental plagiarism, recognition for the rights of the original author, and protection against copyright infringement."
• Tuck – Advancing Better Sleep. Aims to improve sleep hygiene, health, and wellness through the creation and dissemination of comprehensive, unbiased, free resources.…Includes information covering Sleep Disorders, Sleep Resources, Mattresses, Circadian System, Demographic Guides Sleep Health Sleep Medicine.
• Microsoft Office 2013 Tutorials: YouTube
• What is Web Proxy? It provides a level of privacy for the user by masking their information from the websites they are visiting.

May 3, 2017

• Virtues for Life: Designed to inspire and coach you in the daily practice of virtues so that you can achieve your personal best and, consequently, lead a more extraordinary life.
  • Virtues List: Virtues are the essence of our character and character does indeed determine destiny. The more we recognize the potential impact that practicing virtues can have on our lives, the more our lives open up to new possibilities and to greater joy and fulfillment.
• The Pollinator Partnership: to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research.

April 24, 2017

• Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz: The Pew Research Center offers this ten question cybersecurity quiz that allows visitors to test their own knowledge of cybersecurity issues and see how their knowledge compares to 1,055 Pew research survey participants. After completing this multiple choice quiz, users can check the accuracy of their answers and learn more about a variety of cyber security issues.
  • What the Public Knows About Cybersecurity: A majority of internet users can answer fewer than half the questions correctly on a difficult knowledge quiz about cybersecurity issues and concepts.
• Mathematics Teacher Resources: The University of Michigan Library offers this helpful list of web resources for teaching mathematics. This list includes items that will appeal to K-12 mathematics instructors, adult educators, and college level mathematics instructors alike. Resources are divided into three categories: resources for teachers (most resources fall into this category), resources for algebra, and resources for statistics.
• Spiders & Other Arachnids (Australian Museum of Sydney): Dedicated to facts and artistic depictions of spiders and other arachnids found in Australia and around the world. Those new to the world of arachnids may want to start by checking out Spider Diversity or A Spider's Life. These sections provide overviews of the lifespan, origin, and variety of spiders. Interested in identifying a particular arachnid or just learning what different kinds of spiders look like? Check out Australia's Spider Fauna for close up photographs and detailed descriptions of select species.
• Kid's Guide to Saving Energy: SaveOnEnergy provides a downloadable workbook and Teacher Instructions.

April 13, 2017

• OnGuardOnline.gov: Practical tips from the federal government (FTC, Justice Dept., Homeland Security, IRS, US Postal Inspection Service, Commerce Dept., SEC, FDIC, NCIS) and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
  • Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online. Parents can help reduce kids risks of socializing online by talking to them about making safe, responsible decisions.
• Parents Guide to Protecting Kids Online: (20 ways to protect kids online).
• How to Start a Blog Resources and Guides: Includes In-Depth How To Guide, Fundamentals of Blogging Online Course, Condensed How To Start Guide.
• H&R Block – Get Answers: Need tax help? Got tax questions? Here you’ll find tax tips, helpful tax information, Tax Calculators and incredibly useful tools.

April 11, 2017

• 2017 Way of the Cross Led by His Holiness Pope Francis – Good Friday Passion of the Lord, Colosseum | Rome, 14 April 2017, Meditations by Anne-Marie Pelletier. Translations available in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
• Holy Week, the Sacred Triduum and Easter Links and Resources (scroll down).

April 6, 2017

• Easter Recipes & Menus (Food Network): Breakfast, Dinner, Dessert and Sides.
• Ward off Plagiarism: How to Paraphrase Writing (Inforgraphic)
• Beginner's Guide to Internet Safety: 14 Tips for Being Safe Online
• Celiac-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes: These recipes don't contain any of the gluten found in wheat, barley, and rye, so you can enjoy them without triggering uncomfortable Celiac symptoms.
• Thousands of Kosher Recipes! Search by ingredients, category, occasion, etc.
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility: an international open data infrastructure, funded by governments providing access to data about all types of life on Earth, shared across national boundaries via the Internet.
• Bob Ross – ‘The Joy of Painting’: unofficial database for 'The Joy of Painting'. You can find a list of paintings Bob Ross has done on the show. There are currently 403 of the 403 episodes added to this website. All linked episodes are available on the official Bob Ross YouTube channel.
• Mesothelioma.net: over 4k pages of information about mesothelioma, including associated cancers where it can commonly metastasize or be affected by asbestos. This includes brain, breast, heart, liver, prostate and ovarian cancer. "We also have a section dedicated specifically to veterans and the military.
• VPNMentor: The Authority on VPNs and Web Anonymity. Get reliable advice, useful tips and VPN reviews on the best VPNs. An authentic review site that lets actual users review and rank the services themselves.
• Consortium of Midwest Herbaria: Extensive index of midwestern plant specimens, the region includes the six states that border the western Great Lakes: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. visitors may also browse the Consortium's extensive collection of photographs via the Images tab.
• Hall of Human Origins for Educators: The American Museum of Natural History offers a variety of helpful resources to aid K-12 educators teach human origins and evolution. Educators may want to start by downloading the Educator's Guide and one of three activity guides, divided by grade level (K-4, 5-8, and 9-12). Here, instructors will find a variety of "pre-visit" activities designed to help students prepare for a museum visit; however, many of these activities can also be adapted for use in any science classroom around the globe. Meanwhile, the More Resources for Educators section of this website offers materials that can be used to enhance classroom instruction or as study resources for use outside of the classroom.

March 27, 2017

• Plagiarism (Vancouver Community College): What it is and how to avoid it. Free tools to detect plagiarism.

March 10, 2017

• St. Patrick's Day recipes (scroll down the list)
• "What Do Sports and Prayer Have in Common?" by Charles Rouvier – Aleteia, March 4, 2017.

March 3, 2017

• "Have a Happy Lent" by Sean Fitzpatrick (Catholic Exchange)
• Scrupulosity: The Occupational Hazard of the Catholic Moral Life. Scrupulosity is a corruption of freedom. The scrupulous person is anxious that he has committed a sin when in fact he has not or is convinced that his venial sins are mortal when they are not.
  • OCD Scrupulosity: Spiritual Direction Through the Stages of Recovery
  • The Perpetual Penitent: Identifying and Healing from Scrupulosity
  • Healing the Scrupulous Mind (Catholic Strength)
  • Unveiling Scrupulosity
  • Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous, Ver. 2
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine Guide – Univ of Maryland Medical Center. Comprehensive reference on herbs and supplements written in consumer-friendly language.
• Generator School Network: online community who discovered they can change the world through service-learning. The GSN is the leading resource for fast and easy sharing, service-learning professional development, and networking.
• Introduction to Storytelling (Khan Academy): Khan Academy teamed up with Pixar to create this interactive lesson about the Art of Storytelling. Videos are accompanied by four activities designed to get youth to reflect on and discuss different aspects of storytelling, including memory.…As of this write up, this series includes one complete tutorial; additional tutorials on storytelling are coming soon.

February 27, 2017

• 40 Things to Give up for Lent: The List
• Lent: Resources & Links

February 22, 2017

• 2017 Lenten Daily Reflections from Bishop Robert Barron. Would you like to receive these daily Gospel reflections in your inbox every morning?
• Safe Internet Browsing: Guide to Keeping Your Browsing Experience Safe & Secure
• English Grammar Handbook: Learn the proper rules and use of punctuation and complexities of English grammar.
• Recall Report: "to alert the public to the latest information on dangerous drugs and products.…the up-to-date information we provide on recalls, alerts, and side effects is vital to keeping your family safe."
• Retirement Message Ideas: "If you’re having a difficult time finding the words for a meaningful, heartfelt or funny retirement message to go in your retirement card then you’ve come to the right place!"
• Math Resources: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Matrices, Complex, Functional and Harmonic Analysis, and much more.

February 20, 2017

• The ARDA Dictionary: look up a religious word or term in The ARDA (Association of Religion Data Archives).
• Biology Online Dictionary: free and open dictionary with over 60,000 biology terms.
• Business Dictionary: Resource for all types of business terms and words.
• Law.com: Search for legal words, terms, and phrases
• Online Etymology Dictionary: Provides details on the meanings and sounds of words dating back many, many years.
• OnMusic Dictionary: Search for musical term or composer
• Rhyme Zone: Enter the word that you want to rhyme with, click Search, and see your results.
• Sign Language Dictionary: Provides a short video with each word definition showing how to create it with sign language. You can search by term, topic, or letter.
• Giphy: More than 2,000 Gifs to Teach You American Sign Language (ASL). Giphy cut videos from the popular educational series Sign With Robert, adding text descriptions to make the GIFs look like looping flash cards.

February 1, 2017

• Around the World in 7 Chicken Wings (Food Network Kitchen): We took a spin around the globe (think Morocco, India, Greece and more) to reinvent this classic party food seven ways.

January 31, 2017

• "Life Before Birth - In the Womb" (Naked Science): Documentary explores the development of the growing fetus from conception to delivery. Using cutting edge technology, go inside the womb and follow the incredible nine month journey from conception to birth, showing how the struggle for life turns into the miracle of birth.
• Ditch That Textbook: all about teaching with less reliance on the textbook with an emphasis on using technology and creative teaching ideas.
• Important Legal Documents for Emergency Preparedness: One of the things that many people forget about is the important documents they need in the event of an evacuation. If your family suddenly has to vacate your home, and you only have time to grab your disaster kit and run, you will want to make sure it has the right documents to keep you on track. This list will help you prepare for the next disaster with the right documents.
• Copyright Information: Is this fair use? John Paul II Library, Franciscan University of Steubenville, guide for understanding Copyright Laws, Fair Use Exceptions for Instructors, and Public Domain issues.
• Open Textbooks Library: Open textbooks are textbooks that have been funded, published, and licensed to be freely used, adapted, and distributed. These books have been reviewed by faculty from a variety of colleges and universities to assess their quality. These books can be downloaded for no cost, or printed at low cost.
• Blender Salsa 6 Ways (and Beyond!) Food Network: Sweet, spicy or smoky, these salsas are fantastic as written. But you can also mix and match ingredients until you find a combo you love.

January 25, 2017

• Soup Recipes – AllRecipes: Find delicious soup recipes, including steamy potato soup, slow cooker taco soup, chicken noodle soup, and more!
• Word Counter: free tool initially created as a simple word count tool. Today, Word Counter measures not only the number of words in a text, but also measures sentence length, keyword density, estimated reading level, and estimated reading time. Users can find out this information by simply pasting any amount of text into a text box.
• Biology Corner: Resource site for biology and science teachers and students. It contains a variety of lessons, quizzes, labs, web quests, and information on science topics for all levels, including introductory life science and advanced placement biology.
  • Ecology Lesson Plans (Biology Corner): Collection of lesson plans, classroom activities, and PowerPoint presentations related to Ecology and Environmental Issues.
• Loaded Landscapes: active blog with a lot of tips and articles related to landscape and nature photography.
  • Landscape Photo Tips

January 24, 2017

• LITURGY Q & A: When Bodies Are Donated for Research. ZENIT's Fr. Edward McNamara Says: ‘Memorial Masses Can Be Celebrated’.

January 19, 2017

• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2017 – January 18-25. Theme: "Reconciliation: The Love of Christ Compels Us" (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20). Jointly prepared and published by The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity The Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches.
  • International Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity (USCCB)

January 18, 2017

• True Freedom Anti-Pornography Initiative Materials: Family Life/Respect Life Office – Archdiocese of New York.
• Catholic Declaration on Life and Death – Advance Directive: developed by Divine Mercy Supportive Care.
• Using Vaccines Obtained From Intentionally Aborted Human Embryos: Further Clarification Needed for Parents, Researchers. Answered by William May, fellow of the Culture of Life Foundation, January 12, 2011.
• Psych Central: today’s modern voice for mental health information, emotional support and advocacy.
  • Mental Health Library – Psych Central: Primary repository for Psych Central’s articles on mental health, relationships, parenting, children, human behavior and psychology.
• The Definitive Guide to Medical Staff Training: "If you’re in charge of a medical practice or clinic, do you understand the importance of making sure all employees are comprehensively trained?…the benefits of a well-trained staff including front and back employees can mean big benefits for the entire practice."

January 17, 2017

• Guide to the 2017 Presidential Inauguration: We’ve compiled all the dos and don’ts for the U.S. Presidential Inauguration to make it easy for you to enjoy the celebration.
  • Presidential Inauguration 2017 (USA.gov): Presidential Inaugural History
  • What Is Inauguration Day? Here are some inauguration fun facts, even some recipes.
• Printable U.S. Constitution and Founding Documents: "This site offers free, printable versions of the founding documents of our Republic, including the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and other rights laid out by America’s founders."
• Martha Stewart Season's Eatings: Celebrate from Thanksgiving to New Year's with our menus, strategies.
• The Champions of Character "Five Core Values": help young people – and those associated with their development – make good choices in all aspects of their life and reflect the true spirit of competition. 5 Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, Servant Leadership.

January 16, 2017

• The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA): brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world. It strives to contain the full breadth of human expression, from the written word, to works of art and culture, to records of America’s heritage, to the efforts and data of science.
• The Practical Guide to Mac Security: Gary Rosenzweig's "FREE course with 24 lessons that will enable the typical home and office Mac user to secure their Mac from dangers like malware, online account break-ins, data loss, and online scams."

January 12, 2017

• The Ultimate Legal Guide for Photographers: The following guide provides professional and amateur photographers with a thorough description of the most important legal regulations concerning photography in the US and UK.
• Saint's Name Generator: Use this simple tool to choose a saint at random for a cause or time period, or simply to get to know new saints.

January 9, 2017

• Marriage: Unique for a Reason. An initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Resources to assist with the education and catechesis of Catholics on why marriage is unique and why it should be promoted and protected as the union of one man and one woman. Each of the videos in this initiative, with its companion written material, is intended to be used by a priest, deacon, catechist, or teacher.
• Catholic Recipes for the Liturgical Year (Catholic Culture): Browse recipes by meal type, liturgical season, and food category.
• Online Safety (USA.gov): Be aware of these scams when you’re online. What’s on This Page: Internet Fraud Online Security and Safety Phishing and Vishing
• Advanced Password Tips and Tricks (Federal Trade Commission): A little extra attention when you create a strong password can prevent an attacker from getting access to your account. Your password should be long, complex, and unique. Here are additional steps you can take to help create strong passwords and secure your accounts:
• How to Protect Your Kids from Cyber Bullying (Kids.gov): Although it takes place in cyberspace, there are several things you can do at home to protect your children from being harassed online. These tips will help you get started.

January 6, 2017

• "Asking Effective Questions": Chicago Center for Teaching (The University of Chicago) by Brandon Cline, Divinity School and Teaching Consultant at the Chicago Center for Teaching (scroll down until "The Power of Questions" section).

   

Top