The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, in partnership with communities throughout the state, creates change through leadership, community organizing, advocacy and education. Their mission is to end homelessness in Connecticut.

Find out where political contributions are coming from

A comprehensive guide to campaign contributions, PACs and other political funding sources.

opensecrets.org campaign contribution finder

Use this tool to see which candidates individuals and businesses are supporting in the '08 race.

Huffington Post campaign contributions interactive map

Find out where candidates are picking up contributions with this interactive map.

Pikeminnow reward program information

The 2008 season for the fish will start May 5, 2008 and will end September 28. Pikeminnows feed on salmon.

Magazine names Top 20 'worst foods' for healthy eating

Men's Health magazine has compiled a list of what it calls the Top 20 Worst Foods in America. Worst as in "worst for your health," not worst tasting.

Soldier's Angels

200,000 volunteer members in over 20 different teams and programs operate internationally to provide letters, care packages, and comfort items to the deployed, and support for their families here at home.

Meat and poultry recall information

The U.S. Agriculture Department says the recall includes several different brands of fresh and frozen products made by Gourmet Boutique of Queens. Brands include "Jan's" and "Archer Farms."

Mercy Corps establishes Global Food Crisis Fund

The global relief and development organization Mercy Corps has established a Global Food Crisis Fund to combat the problems that rising food prices are causing the world's poor.

Did Sam Adams just take a pot shot at Topeka?

Well, the jury's still out on that one, but you can decide for yourself after reading this article and watching the campaign video.

Links to employment resources

Life by Design NW
AARP Job Seeker Resources
AARP Featured Employers
Local Training and Assistance for Older Workers
Retirement Jobs
Your Encore

Find out when your stimulus check will likely arrive

This official IRS Web site will let you figure out when your funds should arrive.

American Lung Association pollution study

You can type in your zip code and find out the state of the air in your area.

Schedule of stimulus check payments

Economic stimulus payments will be issued according to the last two-digits of the main filer's Social Security number. Click the link to learn more.

Check when your stimulus check will arrive

If you did not file for direct deposit, your check will be in the mail. Find out when on the IRS Web site.

Find a better seat on a plane

Find out the seating pattern on the plane you'll be flying on, including legroom stats, amenities, and more.

Greg Macpherson for Attorney General

Official campaign Web site.

John Kroger for Attorney General

Official campaign Web site.

Casting company seeks pregnant woman

Click the link to learn more about what they are looking for to play a Charlize Theron double. To learn more about Lana Veenker Casting click here.

Portland women's crisis line

The crisis line is committed to ending domestic and sexual violence by providing confidential support services and education to empower our community.

Solar Oregon

The 2008 Goal Net Zero Home Tour.

How to avoid IRS/tax refund scams

This page from the official IRS Web site has the latest updates on methods scammers use to try and get your personal information and tax refunds. Bottom line: the IRS will never contact you by e-mail. Click here for more information on receiving your stimulus payment.

Hiring a contractor? Check out this information first

Oregon Construction Contractors Board.

Washington state contractor registry.

MySpace page for Zetaman

Learn more about Portland's crusader on his MySpace page. Note: Rock music will begin playing when the page opens.

Are you protecting your corporate reputation online?

Do you know where you stand in the eyes of your target audience? Some business owners do. Some don't.

An introduction to reputation management

What is reputation management and why is it important to us? Find out here.

38 must reads on online reputation management

A comprehensive list of resources about reputation management.

Find an online grocer near you

Use this Web site to find an online grocery service near you.

C-TRAN service changes and fare increases

Find out the latest information about the Vancouver transit system including routes and fares.

Links for drug and alcohol abuse treatment

Oregon Partnership

Portland Alcoholics Anonymous

Central City Concern

Vote for the Oregon Zoo's "Mother of the Year"

You can choose between a butterfly, a monkey and a Norway rat.

Kids: Win a trip to the Oregon coast!

The Web site TravelOregon.com is holding a nationwide contest offering children ages 6-14 the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip for four to the Oregon Coast.

Track calories in fast food

Use this site to see what's in your favorite fast food items.

Interactive Washington state political contributions map

Mouse over the counties to see how much the gubernatorial candidates have raised. Click on the candidate's name to specify totals for that candidate only.

Study: Caffeine helps prevent skin cancer

Get more details about the new study at this Web site.

Nubrella

Billed as the umbrella of the 21st century.

Large-scale anti-terrorism exercise in Oregon

Oregon will be part of the largest anti-terrorism exercise in the nation's history on October 15. The exercise is called "TOPOFF," short for top officials, and is the fourth in a series of exercises since 2000 - and the third since the terrorist attacks of September 2001.

The Portland Marathon

Get more information about the annual race at this Web site.

Can You ID Me?

The Washington County Fraud and Identity Theft Enforcement Team has unveiled a new web site that features the pictures of people who are of interest to law enforcement.

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