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Government Benefits, Programs & Offices
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GOVERNMENT
LAWS
POLITICS & ELECTIONS
TAXES
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Política, Leyes, y Gobierno
WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES: A GUIDE FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS - Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese. (Official publication, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
Family Services Hotlines - A list of toll-free phone numbers for families needing assistance in New Jersey, including hotlines for food stamps, family violence, energy assistance, legal services, child care, child support, mental health and other programs. (A State of New Jersey Official government website)
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States - A complete list, with addresses and phone numbers, of foreign consular and related offices in the United States. (An official U.S. government website, U.S. State Department)
Foreign Embassies in the United States - Links to all known web sites for foreign embassies in the United States. (Official U.S. State Department website)
Forms from the Feds [UPDATED LINK!] - Links to U.S. government websites offering printable and/or downloadable forms for all kinds of purposes, including financial aid, passports, taxes, social security, copyright, housing, immigration, etc. (University of Memphis)
Government Benefits - If you need government benefits but aren't sure which ones are available or how to find them, search this website; it includes both state and federal benefits. En español: Beneficios del Gobierno de los EE.UU. (An official U.S. government website)
Government Loans - A gateway to information on obtaining Federal loans, including business loans, education loans, and more. En español: Préstamos del Gobierno de los EE.UU. (An official U.S. government website)
Immigration Services and Benefits - Information on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) such as naturalization, citizenship, green cards, international adoptions, emergency travel, and more. The site also includes information on the Diversity Visa Program. (An official U.S. government website)
New Jersey Home Page - Links to the Governor's office, state departments and agencies, tourism information, education, and business resources for the state of New Jersey. (Official government website, State of New Jersey)
N.J. State Legislature - Find the legislators who represent your district in the N.J. Assembly and N.J. Senate. The site also includes legislative committees and leadership, current bills, statutes, state constitution, and legislative calendar. (Official government website, State of New Jersey)
Social Security Administration - Whether you are a student or a teacher, a farmworker or a businessperson, a refugee or a temporary resident, if you are authorized to work in the U.S., you need a Social Security number. If you don't have authorization to work, you may need a Social Security number for other reasons. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a new process for noncitizens to apply for Social Security number (SSN) cards as part of the immigration process. (An official U.S. government website)
USA.gov - This directory of all online U.S. federal government resources can help you with everything from researching at the Library of Congress or tracking a NASA mission to buying stamps, checking local air quality, applying for student loans, checking Social Security benefits, comparing Medicare options, and government grants and contracts. The site also includes links to state and local governments. En español: Gobierno USA. (An official U.S. government website)
U.S. House of Representatives - Links to websites of each member of Congress, as well as Congressional committees, leadership, etc. Enter your zip code to find out who represents your Congressional district. (An official U.S. government website)
U.S. Senate - Connect to Senators' official websites, search for a bill by number or keyword, or check the Senate schedule. Choose your state from the drop-down menu to find out the names and contact information for your senators. (An official U.S. government website)
U.S. State Department - Forms and application information for visas, passports, and other State Department services. (An official U.S. government website)
Housing
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HOME & GARDEN
RELOCATION
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Casa y Familia
Government Housing Loans - Information about housing assistance, housing rehabilitation loans, property improvement loans, and other home-related financing available from the federal government. En español: Préstamos Vivienda del Gobierno de los EE.UU. (Official government website, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development et al.)
Housing Department - This website from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers guides to buying or selling a home, as well as information on mortgage programs, renting, and public housing. (Official government website, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
N.J. Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency - New Jersey Homeownership Programs offer residential mortgage financing for low, moderate and middle income first-time home buyers and urban home buyers. The agency now also offers a toll-free telephone number providing consumer information for home buyers: 1-800-NJ-HOUSE. (Official government website)
New Jersey Housing Resource Center - Search this site if you are looking for affordable housing, or advice on renting or buying a home. The site includes additional information for seniors and others with special needs. (Official government website)
Tenants' Rights in New Jersey - If you rent your home, this site explains your rights under New Jersey law, and offers legal assistance to low-income renters. (Legal Society of New Jersey)
After a Disaster - Advice on what to do after floods, hurricanes, winter storms blackouts, and other disasters. The site covers food safety, water treatment, thawing frozen pipes, cleaning, and more. For what to do before disaster hits, see Get Prepared (American Red Cross). See also Floods: What You Should Know (Official government website, U.S. Centers for Disease Control; THIS WEBSITE MAY NOT DISPLAY CORRECTLY IN INTERNET EXPLORER 6), and FloodSmart (Official government website, Federal Emergency Management Agency).
Home Energy Assistance - A program to help low-income residents with the costs of home heating (Official government website, N.J. Housing Resource Center). For links to more information on how to save money and energy in your home, see Energy Saving Tools & Tips . (Official government website, U.S. Department of Energy). Additional resources are listed on our Home Energy & Water Conservation page.
Winter-Wise Tips - Tips for protecting your family's safety and keeping your home comfortable during the winter. (Official government website, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Transportation
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AUTOMOBILES
TRAVEL
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Autómoviles y Turismo
Automobile Insurance - Information on selecting car insurance in New Jersey, comparing premiums, filing a complaint, etc. (Official government website, N.J. Department of Banking & Insurance)
MapQuest and Rand McNally - Printable maps and driving directions to help you find out how to get where you need to go.
N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission - Information on how to get a driver's license, permit, vehicle registration, plates, etc., in New Jersey. Includes sections on Licenses for Non-U.S. Citizens, Visitors with foreign driver licenses, and Registering your foreign vehicle. (Official government website)
N.J. Transit - Schedules and fares for trains and buses, plus information on connecting services and handicapped access.
Passports [UPDATED LINK!] - This site explains how to get a passport or renew one, as well as what to do if your passport is lost or stolen. You'll need Adobe software to print passport applications from this site. See also Visas [UPDATED LINK!]. (Official government website, U.S. State Department)
Travel Security - This site outlines current security procedures for air travel, passenger rail travel, cruises, highway travel, and mass transit (Official government website, U.S. Transportation Security Administration).
U.S. State Department - Travel publications and travel warnings, international adoption, and other State Department services, plus links to related sites, and forms & application information for visas and passports. (Official government website)
US-VISIT - This site explains new procedures for non-U.S. citizens who wish to visit the United States from another country. 'US-VISIT currently applies to all visitors (with limited exemptions) entering the United States, regardless of country of origin or whether they are traveling on a visa or by air, sea or land.' (Official government website, U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Winter Driving - Tips to help you drive safely in winter. Click on 'Cars' in the left-hand menu for more automobile-related consumer information. (Official government website, Federal Citizen Information Center)
Learning the English Language
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE and ESL RESOURCES
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Inglés y ESL
English Online: Materials for Teaching & Learning - A large set of links to useful ESL (English as a Second Language) materials covering grammar, quizzes, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and much more. (By an ESL teacher)
ESL Links - Links to lots of English quizzes, games & puzzles, plus vocabulary, reading, grammar, and more. Separate sections for students and teachers.
Interesting Things for ESL Students - Word games, puzzles, quizzes, slang, proverbs and more, for students of English as a second language.
Literacy Volunteers of Plainfield - This group will provide a local tutor to teach you English. Middlesex County Literacy Services offers an online directory of literacy programs in Middlesex County. Printed brochures are also available in Spanish, Russian, Gujarat, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese; please call 732-745-3970 to obtain copies. Literacy Programs of New Jersey and Literacy Volunteers of New Jersey provide information about other local and county literacy programs throughout the state.
Petersons Testing & Education Reference Center - Free practice tests, study tips, test prep eBooks and related resources for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication). You must enter the barcode number from your library card to get started.
TOEFL - The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) may be required for admission to American colleges and universities, or for exchange and scholarship programs. Many government, licensing, and certification agencies also use TOEFL scores to evaluate the English skills of non-native speakers. This site tells you how to register for the TOEFL, explains more about the test, and includes free practice tests & advice for test-takers.
USA Learns - A free site to help you learn English, and improve basic reading, writing, speaking, and life skills. In English and en Español. (Sacramento County Office of Education)
Getting a Job or Starting a Business
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
JOBS
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Empleos y Negocios
America's Career InfoNet - An excellent place to start your job search, this site includes links to job banks in each state; Career One Stop, offering a wide range of career information and job search tools; and America's Service Locator, a list of local service centers offering services and equipment for job hunters, including PCs, faxes, and copy machines. (Official government website, U.S. Department of Labor)
Facts On File: Ferguson's Career Guidance Center 
- Comprehensive and easy-to-use career research database offers information on more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, plus advice on applying for a job, acing an interview, behaving professionally in the work environment and more. More than 90 sample resumes and cover letters included! The Resources section contains over 50,000 entries on scholarships, internships, and other opportunities. Includes more than 290 videos present essential career information on both specific jobs and industries and on skills. Log on to Facts On File from our
Databases page to use Ferguson's Career Guidance Center. You must enter the barcode number from your library card to get started if you're logging on at home.
Licensed Professions & Occupations in N.J. - An alphabetical listing of all professions and occupations for which the state of N.J. requires a license or other certification, with links to the appropriate licensing board (official government website, N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs). If you want to obtain a professional license in another state, search Licensed Occupations by state, keyword, or licensing agency (official government website, U.S. Department of Labor).
Literacy Link - Online lessons, practice tests, and other materials to help you learn basic workplace skills and prepare for the GED (high school graduate equivalency test). Free registration required (WKET-TV). To learn more about the GED test, see the official GED website (American Council on Education).
N.J. Business - A great place to begin learning about how to start, relocate, or maintain a business in the Garden State, as well as how to do business with the state government. (Official government website, State of New Jersey)
N.J. Department of Labor - Information on labor law, unemployment benefits, workers' compensation, minimum wage, disabilities, safety, workplace training, and other information useful to workers as well as business owners and managers. (Official government website, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development)
N.J. Jobs: Workforce NJ - Search for jobs in New Jersey (civil service or other), or post your resume online. You can also see a variety of job-related information, including education, training opportunities, labor market information, and social services. (Official government website, State of New Jersey)
N.J. Small Business Development Centers - Contact information for offices in each county, which offer a wide variety of services designed to help businesses expand, relocate, or retain jobs in New Jersey. (Official government website, Small Business Administration / Rutgers University)
Petersons Testing & Education Reference Center - Free practice tests, study tips, and test prep eBooks for all kinds of standardized employment & education tests, including civil service and licensure exams (Accountant/Auditor, Caseworker, Correction Officer, Firefighter, Parole Officer, Police Officer / promotions, Postal Worker, Probation Officer, Real Estate, State Trooper, Treasury Enforcement Agent, and others), GED (high school equivalency test), NCLEX (nursing), PRAXIS (teaching), Officer Candidate, and ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) tests. You must enter the barcode number from your library card to get started.
Social Security Administration - If you are authorized to work in the U.S., you need a Social Security number. If you don't have authorization to work, you may need a Social Security number for other reasons. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a new process for noncitizens to apply for Social Security number (SSN) cards as part of the immigration process. (Official government website)
School (For You or Your Children)
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EDUCATION
HOMEWORK LINKS
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Educación
College Savings Plans Network - This site provides information on federal-tax-exempt college savings plans, also called 529 Plans.
Colleges & Universities directory (U.S.) - A directory of links to the home pages of U.S. colleges, universities, and community colleges, arranged alphabetically or by state.
ETS - The Educational Testing Service Network - This site offers information, registration, test-taker guidelines, and practice tests, for many standardized tests (such as the SAT, AP, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and PRAXIS) which may be required for college or graduate school admission, or for professional certification or advancement. See the College Board website to register online for the SAT and practice with actual SAT test questions, or to identify and search for suitable colleges, apply to college online, explore career options, and learn about college costs and financial aid.
Literacy Link - Online lessons, practice tests, and other materials to help you learn basic workplace skills and prepare for the GED (high school graduate equivalency test). Free registration required (WKET-TV). To learn more about the GED exam, see the official GED website (American Council on Education).
N.J. Statewide Testing - This site gives information and sample questions for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students who will be taking standardized tests such as the ASK and HSPA. (Official government website)
South Plainfield Public Schools - This site gives information on all the South Plainfield public schools, including the adult school. (Official site)
Student Aid on the Web - This site gives information on obtaining Federal Student Aid (FSA) including grants, loans, and work-study funds. (Official site, U.S. Department of Education)
Student Guide to Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education - Online guides for the current and upcoming year. In English and Spanish (PDF documents). (Official government website)
Managing your Money & Paying Taxes
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
HOMES - Buying & Selling
JOBS
MONEY MANAGEMENT
TAXES
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Consumidores y Gerencia de Dinero
y Politica, Leyes, y Gobierno
TAXES
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Printable federal tax forms and publications. Click on 'e-file' to file your taxes electronically from your home computer. (Official government website)
New Jersey Division of Taxation - To print NJ tax forms or instructions, click on 'Forms'or 'Publications' from the menu bar near the top of the page. Click on File/Pay from the righthand menu to file your state taxes electronically from your home computer. (Offical site)
Tax Fraud Alerts - Advice on how to avoid tax schemes, scams, and frauds. (Official government website, Internal Revenue Service)
Taxpayer Advocate - An IRS office set up to help you resolve problems with your federal tax returns. (Official government website, Internal Revenue Service)
Tax Tips 4U - Helpful, up-to-date information and links on taxpayer rights and responsibilities, both for individuals and small businesses. (American Bar Association)
MONEY MANAGEMENT & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Building Wealth 
- This useful interactive site will help you set financial goals, live on a budget, track expenses, and save and invest your money. (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)
Debt Advice - Tips on dealing with job loss, recession, foreclosure, debt, credit, saving, taxes, and more (National Foundation for Credit Counseling). The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco offers free online financial education publications to help you learn how to manage income, handle a budget, read a credit report, buy a house, and achieve your economic goals.
Federal Citizen Information Center - Free U.S. Government brochures and pamphlets give you advice about cars, computers, education, jobs, family, food, health, housing, money, small business, travel, and other topics. You can read the publications online or order printed copies (there is a charge for some printed documents). More consumer information from the federal government is available from the Consumer Guides and Protection section of USA.gov. (Official government websites)
Financial Information for Consumers - Selected links to advice on bank accounts and services, consumer credit, identity theft, leasing, mortgages, and personal finance. (Official government website, Federal Reserve Board)
Middlesex County Consumer Affairs Department - Do you have a problem with a business in Middlesex County? You can file a complaint online or download a printed form. The website also offers seasonal consumer alerts. (Official government website)
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - An A to Z Index of consumer information from the state of New Jersey. (Official government website)
New Jersey Professional Licensing Boards - Before you choose a doctor, lawyer, dentist, accountant, or other professional, check this site to find out the current status of his or her professional license (active, inactive, suspended, or expired). The directory includes practitioners of more than 80 professions and occupations in the state of N.J. (Official government website, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs)
On Guard Online - 'Practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.' (Official government website)
Shopping for Credit - Explains what you need to know to get the best credit card terms at the lowest cost. You should also read the updated information on New Credit Card Rules
. (Official government website, Federal Reserve Board)
Immigration and Citizenship
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GOVERNMENT
LAWS & REGULATIONS
POLITICS & ELECTIONS
TAXES
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL: Inmigración y Politica, Leyes, y Gobierno
BECOMING A UNITED STATES CITIZEN
Immigration Services and Benefits - Information on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) such as naturalization, citizenship, green cards, international adoptions, emergency travel, and more. The site also includes a Guide to Naturalization and information about taking the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test [UPDATED LINK!], plus sample questions and other study materials for the naturalization test [UPDATED LINK!], as well as information on the Diversity Visa Program. (Official U.S. government website)
Immigration Questions & Answers - Answers to common questions such as 'What are the different categories for temporary work visas?' 'What does the Labor Certification process for green cards entail?' 'Can one obtain permanent residence through marriage to a United States citizen?' and many others. (Murthy Law Firm)
Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Interview - Use this site to learn about U.S. history, the U.S. government, and about the questions asked in the USCIS citizenship interview, and take practice citizenship tests and quizzes (East Side Union High School District Adult Education Program, San Jose, CA). The VoteBook Citizenship Test offers a random selection of multiple choice questions to test your citizenship knowledge (The Herald-Sun newspaper, Durham, NC).
U.S. Citizenship Resources - Multilingual guides, video, and exam practice questions for the new US Citizenship Exam, in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Russian. Additional resources are also provided, but most of these are relevant only to San Francisco, CA. (San Francisco Public Library)
LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR GOVERNMENT
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government - This site is designed for elementary and secondary school students, but is useful for learners of any age who want to know more about how our government works (U.S. Government Printing Office). See also Congress for Kids (Dirksen Congressional Center).
Conversations on the Constitution - For those who want to delve more deeply into the U.S. Constitution, these materials encourage discussion and debate about the meaning of some of the Constitution's controversial concepts and clauses, including the Preamble, cruel & unusual punishment, war powers, separation of powers, religion, and more (American Bar Association). US Constitution (Annotated) gives the full text of the Constitution, plus historical background, commentary, and important court cases for each article, section, clause, and amendment (Cornell University).
Core Documents of U.S. Democracy - Links to online text of key U.S. documents such as the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Emancipation Proclamation, plus Supreme Court decisions, Presidential papers, and more. (Official government website, U.S. Government Printing Office)
Elections the American Way 
- Essays, photos, audio recordings, and other materials to help you explore the history of the American political system. Covers candidates, voters, party system, election process, and issues, mostly up to the year 2000. (Library of Congress)
FactCheckEd - Lesson plans and related materials designed to help students learn 'to see through the deceptions in the advertising and political messages that they encounter daily, to dig for facts using the Internet and other resources, and to set aside prejudice and weigh evidence logically.' (Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania)
Federal Budget [LINK OPENS A PDF DOCUMENT] - This online booklet explains basic economic concepts related to the budget of the federal government, exploring similarities and differences between the federal budget and the family budget. Includes discussion questions and resources for additional information. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York)
AFTER YOU BECOME A CITIZEN
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Paying Taxes
Vote Smart - Information to help you become an informed voter. Biographies, campaign finances, issue positions, special interest group ratings, and voting records for federal and state candidates and officeholders. Biographical section includes addresses, phone numbers, email, and website links.
C-Span Capitol Spotlight - Another site to help you keep informed about government and political issues, with weekly public affairs coverage from the C-Span Cable network; includes video. Also provides a quick way to keep track of recent Congressional votes (click on 'Votes Library'), and an easy way to send messages to public officials (click on 'Write to Congress' and enter your zip code).
New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government - Information about who is eligible to vote, how you can register to vote, primary and election dates, communicating with elected officials, and more. (League of Women Voters of NJ)
Selective Service System - Explains who must register for potential military service, when and how to register, and related information. (Official government website)
The South Plainfield Area
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LOCAL INFORMATION
South Plainfield - The official borough website, which includes information on the mayor and council, departments and agencies, municipal court, recreation, and more. Also offers the Community Bulletin Board and Senior Corner. (Official government website)
South Plainfield Public Schools - Information on all the South Plainfield public schools, including the adult school. (Official government website)
My Central Jersey - The new combined website for central New Jersey's two local daily newspapers, Courier-News and Home-News Tribune. The site's Directory section includes listings for central NJ schools, businesses, services, arts & entertainment, clubs & organizations, and other local information.
Middlesex County - The official website for the county contains links to county officials and departments, plus information on population, economics, government, services, businesses, parks, etc.
Other Assistance & Information
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USEFUL WEBSITES
PÁGINAS en ESPAÑOL
SITES FOR SENIORS
American Life - A collection of articles and related materials that describe various aspects of American life, embracing diverse ideas, traditions, cultures and religions. Available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Persian, Arabic, and Chinese. (Official U.S. State Department website)
Area Code / Country Code finder - A list of telephone area codes for the US and Canada; first part of the list gives codes in numerical order, the second part is arranged by state (personal site; by Bennet Yee). See also International Calling Codes (commercial site: Verizon), Country Codes (commercial site: AT&T), and our DIRECTORIES page.
Conversion Maestro - Quickly converts measurements to or from metric units of length (feet / meters), area (square feet / square meters), mass / weight (ounces / grams), liquid volume (pints / liters), and temperature (Fahrenheit / Celsius) (Point Loma Nazarene University). For links to more online calculators and converters for currency, weights & measures, time zones, etc., see Calculators & Converters (Western Washington University).
Easy-to-Read Health Information - Explains many health condtions in simple English, often with helpful pictures or diagrams and audio. Arranged by subect. Español:
Todos los documentos de lectura fácil (Medline). See also Health Brochures in 24 Languages (University of Utah) and Healthy Roads multilingual health information. Click here for more useful websites on HEALTH, or Salud en español.
GCF Learn Free - Free tutorials, articles, and other learning materials aimed at helping you improve the technology, literacy, and math skills needed for success in both work and life. Covers a wide range of subjects from operating ATMs and reading subway maps to using office software and running a home-based business. Free registration required. (Nonprofit organization: Goodwill Community Foundation)
NJ Legal Services Directory - Legal Services of New Jersey provides free help for low-income individuals and families with civil law problems. Click here for information on LSNJ's telephone hotline, 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529).
Q & A New Jersey - 'A network of experienced New Jersey librarians offering free live, interactive search assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.' A service of the New Jersey Library Network. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must enter the barcode number from your library card to use Q&A NJ.
SuperPages Global Directories - Links to directories of business and residential listings worldwide. (Commercial site, Idearc Media)
United States Postal Service - Comprehensive information about USPS shipping & mailing services for individuals and businesses, including postal rates & fees. You can also use the website to order stamps, schedule pickups, submit a change of address, or put your mail on hold. See also International Postal Address Formats (Columbia University), and Other International Mailing Information (BitBoost Systems).
Verizon Lookup Tools - Look up businesses, people, or reverse number (results through Superpages.com). There is also information on Area Codes and Verizon International Rates. See also AT&T Calling and Directory Tools. (Commercial sites)
Virtual Reference Shelf - Almanacs, associations, clocks, calculators, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, quotations, statistics, and other online reference books. (Library of Congress)
