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** [http://coopamerica.org/ Co-op America]: social justice and environmental sustainability | ** [http://coopamerica.org/ Co-op America]: social justice and environmental sustainability | ||
** [http://www.environmentalpaper.org/ Environmental Paper Network]: sustainability in the paper industry | ** [http://www.environmentalpaper.org/ Environmental Paper Network]: sustainability in the paper industry | ||
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===Alternative Medicine=== | ===Alternative Medicine=== | ||
====Anthroposophy==== | ====Anthroposophy==== | ||
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* [http://steinerbooks.com/ Steiner Books – Anthroposophic Press] | * [http://steinerbooks.com/ Steiner Books – Anthroposophic Press] | ||
* [http://steinerstorehouse.com/ Steiner Storehouse] | * [http://steinerstorehouse.com/ Steiner Storehouse] | ||
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===Apparel=== | ===Apparel=== | ||
* [http://nosweatapparel.com/ No Sweat Apparel]: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free apparel; "open source" | * [http://nosweatapparel.com/ No Sweat Apparel]: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free apparel; "open source" | ||
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===Collaborative Projects=== | ===Collaborative Projects=== | ||
* [http://www.prosper.com/ Prosper]: peer-to-peer lending marketplace; features include "lending groups" (US only?) {{Wikipedia|Prosper (web site)}} | * [http://www.prosper.com/ Prosper]: peer-to-peer lending marketplace; features include "lending groups" (US only?) {{Wikipedia|Prosper (web site)}} | ||
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===Dentistry=== | ===Dentistry=== | ||
* [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" | ||
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*** [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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+ | * [http://www.freightrailworks.org/ Freight Rail Works] | ||
===Graphic Design=== | ===Graphic Design=== | ||
* '''freelancers''' | * '''freelancers''' | ||
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''see also [[#Alternative Medicine]], [[#Dentistry]]'' | ''see also [[#Alternative Medicine]], [[#Dentistry]]'' | ||
*[http://adams.mgh.harvard.edu/hospitalwebusa.html HospitalWeb]: listing of U.S. hospitals | *[http://adams.mgh.harvard.edu/hospitalwebusa.html HospitalWeb]: listing of U.S. hospitals | ||
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
* '''Popular Culture''' | * '''Popular Culture''' | ||
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* [http://aol.com America Online]: rather dumbed-down interface with lots of advertising; good for novices | * [http://aol.com America Online]: rather dumbed-down interface with lots of advertising; good for novices | ||
* [[EarthLink]]: dialup and cable | * [[EarthLink]]: dialup and cable | ||
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====Regional==== | ====Regional==== | ||
* [http://embarq.com/ Embarq]: formerly Sprint; provides broadband service in a few states on the east coast | * [http://embarq.com/ Embarq]: formerly Sprint; provides broadband service in a few states on the east coast | ||
* [[Verizon]]: dial-up and DSL | * [[Verizon]]: dial-up and DSL | ||
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===Manufacturers=== | ===Manufacturers=== | ||
* [http://www.newwaveenviro.com/ New Wave Enviro Products]: consumer products for water purification & storage | * [http://www.newwaveenviro.com/ New Wave Enviro Products]: consumer products for water purification & storage | ||
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* [http://www.freundcontainer.com/ Freund Container] | * [http://www.freundcontainer.com/ Freund Container] | ||
* [http://uline.com Uline] "shipping supply specialists" | * [http://uline.com Uline] "shipping supply specialists" | ||
+ | ===Railroads=== | ||
+ | ''see also [[#Freight]]'' | ||
+ | * [http://amtrak.com Amtrak] | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
* [http://www.nmbca.com/ National Missionary Baptist Convention of America] | * [http://www.nmbca.com/ National Missionary Baptist Convention of America] | ||
** [http://www.nmbca.com/churches.htm list of churches] | ** [http://www.nmbca.com/churches.htm list of churches] | ||
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===Travel=== | ===Travel=== | ||
* '''comparison shopping / booking''' | * '''comparison shopping / booking''' | ||
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*** claims to be searching multiple sites (such as Travelocity) for best rates | *** claims to be searching multiple sites (such as Travelocity) for best rates | ||
** [http://travelocity.com Travelocity] | ** [http://travelocity.com Travelocity] | ||
+ | ==={{faint|Transportation}}=== | ||
+ | ''see [[#Freight]]'' |
Revision as of 14:25, 15 May 2007
States
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Territories
Local Pages
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
- 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"
- 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.
- 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