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* [http://doctoroogle.com/ Dr. Oogle]: "The Good Dentist Guide - By Patients for Patients" | * [http://doctoroogle.com/ Dr. Oogle]: "The Good Dentist Guide - By Patients for Patients" | ||
===Employment=== | ===Employment=== | ||
| + | * [http://jobfox.com JobFox]: currently only in a handful of major metro areas | ||
| + | * [http://www.jobserve.us/ JobServe] | ||
* [http://monster.com Monster] | * [http://monster.com Monster] | ||
* [http://www.nowhiring.com/ NowHiring.com] | * [http://www.nowhiring.com/ NowHiring.com] | ||
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* '''Information Technology''' (IT) | * '''Information Technology''' (IT) | ||
** [http://computerjobs.com ComputerJobs.com]: "Tech Jobs for IT Pros" | ** [http://computerjobs.com ComputerJobs.com]: "Tech Jobs for IT Pros" | ||
| + | ** [http://computerwork.com/ ComputerWork] is merging with Jobserve; still has a separate site as of 2007-07-17 | ||
** [http://dice.com Dice.com]: "Job search for IT Professionals" | ** [http://dice.com Dice.com]: "Job search for IT Professionals" | ||
** [http://hiddennetwork.com/ HiddenNetwork.com]: still in beta as of 2006-10-06, no listings; launch expected next week | ** [http://hiddennetwork.com/ HiddenNetwork.com]: still in beta as of 2006-10-06, no listings; launch expected next week | ||
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*** [http://justvbjobs.com/ JustVBJobs.com] | *** [http://justvbjobs.com/ JustVBJobs.com] | ||
*** ...and no doubt many others. | *** ...and no doubt many others. | ||
| + | ** '''by-the-job contract bidding''' (usually for offsite work, i.e. telecommuting): | ||
| + | *** [http://guru.com Guru.com]: somewhat inflexible bidding system; only paid members have full access to communications facilities | ||
| + | *** [http://rentacoder.com/ RentACoder] | ||
** '''Contract Agencies''' | ** '''Contract Agencies''' | ||
*** [http://aerotek.com/ Aerotek] | *** [http://aerotek.com/ Aerotek] | ||
*** [http://www.apexsystemsinc.com/ Apex Systems, Inc.] | *** [http://www.apexsystemsinc.com/ Apex Systems, Inc.] | ||
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===Freight=== | ===Freight=== | ||
* [http://www.freightrailworks.org/ Freight Rail Works] | * [http://www.freightrailworks.org/ Freight Rail Works] | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 17 July 2007
States
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Territories
Local Pages
- getting a US passport
- sustainable living in the US
- personal air travel seems to be mostly/completely travel in the US and US-based companies (so far)
Reference
- Wikipedia
- Contact information lookup:
Directory
Activism
- BuyBlue.org
- DefConAmerica: Campaign to Defend the Constitution "because the religious right is wrong"
- Free Press: "working to involve the public in media policymaking and to craft policies for more democratic media"
- Issuepedia wiki section
- Public Knowledge: digital rights advocacy
- Sunlight Foundation
- Environment
- see also Technology: Energy
- sustainable living in the US
- Co-op America: social justice and environmental sustainability
- Environmental Paper Network: sustainability in the paper industry
Alternative Medicine
Anthroposophy
- Bob & Nancy's Bookshop (a.k.a. waldorfbooks.com)
- Steiner Books – Anthroposophic Press
- Steiner Storehouse
Apparel
- No Sweat Apparel: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free apparel; "open source"
Broadcasting
- Radio Shows
Collaborative Projects
Dentistry
- Dr. Oogle: "The Good Dentist Guide - By Patients for Patients"
Employment
- JobFox: currently only in a handful of major metro areas
- JobServe
- Monster
- NowHiring.com
- Virtual Vocations: telecommute jobs (or at least that seems to be the focus)
- Information Technology (IT)
- ComputerJobs.com: "Tech Jobs for IT Pros"
- ComputerWork is merging with Jobserve; still has a separate site as of 2007-07-17
- Dice.com: "Job search for IT Professionals"
- HiddenNetwork.com: still in beta as of 2006-10-06, no listings; launch expected next week
- JustTechJobs.com: will sell your email address to spammers if you sign up as talent; beware.
- JustAccessJobs.com
- JustCJobs.com
- JustOracleJobs.com
- JustVBJobs.com
- ...and no doubt many others.
- by-the-job contract bidding (usually for offsite work, i.e. telecommuting):
- Guru.com: somewhat inflexible bidding system; only paid members have full access to communications facilities
- RentACoder
- Contract Agencies
Freight
Graphic Design
- freelancers
- GraphixGirl Design: Heather Bell
Health Care
see also #Alternative Medicine, #Dentistry
- HospitalWeb: listing of U.S. hospitals
History
- Popular Culture
Internet Service Providers
Nationwide
- America Online: rather dumbed-down interface with lots of advertising; good for novices
- EarthLink: dialup and cable
Regional
- Embarq: formerly Sprint; provides broadband service in a few states on the east coast
- Verizon: dial-up and DSL
Manufacturers
- New Wave Enviro Products: consumer products for water purification & storage
Packing & Shipping
Supplies & Equipment
- Freund Container
- Uline "shipping supply specialists"
Railroads
see also #Freight
Religion
Travel
- comparison shopping / booking
- Expedia
- SweetRate
- shows map of available locations using Google API
- seems to have better prices than Travelocity
- claims to be searching multiple sites (such as Travelocity) for best rates
- Travelocity
Transportation
see #Freight