REFERENCE SHELF: Consumer Information
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211 San Diego
Directory of community service organizations in San Diego County. Find information about homeless shelters, food pantries, energy assistance and many more health and human service programs.[Full Description] http://www.211sandiego.org/ Browse or search the database.
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AAA Fuel Cost Calculator
Gasoline price averages for 8 regions of the U.S. Includes online calculator to estimate fuel costs for trips based on starting point, destination and vehicle information.[Full Description] http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com
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Are you ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
From FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In-depth information on specific hazards (from floods and hurricantes to biological, chemical, nuclear and radiological hazards). What do do before, during, and after each hazard type.[Full Description] http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/ ?Esta listo? Una guia completa para la preparacion ciudadana
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Bankrate
Aggregator of information on over 100 financial products including mortgages, credit cards, new and used automobile loans, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees. [Full Description] http://www.bankrate.com/
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Calflora
Search this database of thousands of California plants for information and pictures. A collaborative project of the USDA Forest Service, universities and other agencies. Individual registration required - free during 2006.[Full Description] http://www.calflora.org/
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California Poison Action Line
State provider of immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance in case of exposure to poisons. Search database or call 24/7 1-800-222-1222[Full Description] http://calpoison.org
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Cars.com
Comprehensive site for researching a car purchase. Search and view by make, model, price and location, compare financing, read reviews, visit "Care and Repair" section hosted by NPR's Car Talk. Fees only if used to sell your own car.[Full Description] http://www.cars.com
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Consumer Publications from the FCC
Guidance for consumers on phone service (wireless and landlines); broadcast, cable and satellite services; and the internet. What to do and where to complain. From the Federal Communications Commission [Full Description] http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/information_directory.html
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Consumer Tips from the County of San Diego
Highlights free services and money-saving resources/tips for residents of San Diego county. [Full Description] URL too long to display
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Consumer World
Most comprehensive directory of consumer product information on the web, including news and product reviews.[Full Description] http://www.consumerworld.org/
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Craig's List
Local community classifieds and forums - a place to find jobs, housing, goods & services, social activities, advice, personals, community information, and just about anything else. Arranged by city. [Full Description] http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites Go to Craig's List for San Diego
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Daily Fuel Gauge Report from the AAA
Results of daily surveys of more than 60,000 self-serve gas stations in the U.S. Find national, state, metropolitan area prices for regular, premium and diesel. Also lists price yesterday, a month, and a year ago, and highest recorded prices[Full Description] http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administrations report and guidelines published every 5 years, plus a variety of other documents and resources on nutrition and health.[Full Description] http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/
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Federal Citizen Information Center
This is a U.S. Government site that provides useful information and links on many topics for consumers.[Full Description] http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
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Free Credit Reports
Information on the law that promotes access to free credit reports, including a link to the only federally-approved source to obtain free credit reports. From the Federal Trade Commission.[Full Description] http://www.ftc.gov/freereports
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Fuel Economy Site (EPA)
Compare vehicles (1985-present) by fuel cost and pollution, search by class or manufacturer, or by miles per gallon. Includes gasoline price page with links to national and regional fuel prices, vehicle safety,hybrids and alternative fuels[Full Description] http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
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Gardening Resources
Advice and information on gardening and lawn care, with llustrated growing guides for specific flowers and vegetables, lawn care tips and techniques, and fact sheets on avoiding pests and diseases. From Cornell University's Dept of Horticulture[Full Description] http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/index.html
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GasBuddy.com
Links to 170 gas price information web sites that help consumers find low gasoline prices." Browse by neighborhood or search for prices by ZIP code. Information is member-supplied[Full Description] http://gasbuddy.com
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Grocery Savings and Coupon Zone
Information on double coupons, grocery store contact links and contact information, tips on saving on groceries, free menu lists, and shopping lists and other valuable information for saving on groceries.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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Health and Wellness Resource Center
[UCSD Only]
Full text from nearly 400 health/medical journals, numerous reference volumes, over 700 health videos, hundreds of pamphlets and articles from 2,200 general interest publications.[Full Description] http://uclibs.org/PID/31691
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Healthopedia.com
A medical and health consumer information resource containing information in patient-friendly language on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.[Full Description] http://www.healthopedia.com
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Household Products Database
From the National Library of Medicine, links over 4,000 consumer brands to health effects from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the manufacturers. Browse by product type; or search by brand, manufacturer, ingredient, or health effect. [Full Description] http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/
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Identity Theft Resource Center
This organization is dedicated to developing and implementing a comprehensive program against identity theft. Provides links to resources for victims, information about scams and consumer alerts, prevention tips, and statistics. [Full Description] http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
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Mayo Clinic: Drugs and Supplements
For medications, vitamins and other nutritional supplements, provides background, evidence of claims, doses and safety.[Full Description] URL too long to display
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MEDLINEplus Health Information
MEDLINEplus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM)a division of the National Institutes of Health. MEDLINEplus is for anyone with a medical question.[Full Description] http://medlineplus.gov/
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NADAguides.com
Find the fair market value for new and used cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, snowmobiles, watercraft, boats, and homes. [Full Description] http://www.nadaguides.com/
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Nutrition and Health
Recommendations for food preparation and preservation, nutrition and analysis, and safety and storage. From the University of Illinois Extension Service[Full Description] http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/nutrition.html
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Nutrition.gov
A guide offering easy access to all government Web sites with reliable and accurate information on nutrition and dietary guidance.[Full Description] http://www.nutrition.gov/
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Recall Warnings
Information on product recalls by category: artworks, clothing, cosmetics, tools, vehicles, even political candidates: and much more. Arranged by Nolo.com, a publisher for more than 30 years of legal self-help materials[Full Description] http://www.recall-warnings.com/
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Recalls.gov
Online resource to alert the public on federal recalls of defective, hazardous, or unsafe products. Use the site "to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips." [Full Description] http://www.recalls.gov
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Snopes.com
Urban legends reference page, maintained since 1995, to confirm, debunk or otherwise document warnings, news and stories that may be too good to be true .... or may be partly or completely true.[Full Description] http://www.snopes.com/
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Tax forms and publications
Download tax forms and publications from the Internal Revenue Service and official tax agencies of each state[Full Description] http://www.lib.lsu.edu/govdocs/taxes.html
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Tax Policy Center
Features estimates, "tax facts," news, and analysis about potential changes in the federal tax system. The center is a joint venture of the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution.[Full Description] http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/
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U.S. Postal Service
Find a ZIP code, locate a post office, calculate postage, order stamps online, place a vacation hold or change your address: and much more. [Full Description] http://www.usps.com/
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United States Local and State Transit Links
For each state provides links to transit agencies and systems, including by road, rail and ferry. Listings are statewide and for cities and counties. From the American Public Transportation Association[Full Description] http://www.apta.com/resources/links/Pages/default.aspx California transit links
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Universal Currency Converter
Performs interactive foreign exchange rate calculations on the Internet. Uses live, up-to-the-minute currency rates.[Full Description] http://www.xe.com/ucc/
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WebGarden
A knowledge bank and interactive learning center on the care, cultivation, and utilization of plants from a commercial, consumer, and academic perspective. Maintained by Ohio State University [Full Description] http://webgarden.osu.edu/ |
