Internet Research: C

Careers/Find a Job

General Resources
- ChemCenter - American Chemical Society
- CHEMINFO- Chemical Information Sources from Indiana University
- Chemistry Now! - A joint project from the National Science Foundation and NBC, Chemistry Now is a weekly online video series that uncovers and explains the science of common, physical objects.
Chemical Elements

NOVA: Hunting the Elements
PBS documentary about the history of the periodic table, and the discovery and properties of the elements.
Periodic Table of Videos - Short videos on each element. Produced by the University of Nottingham (UK).
Web Elements Periodic Table - From the University of Sheffield (UK)

Indexes/Directories
- Child & Family Web Guide
  This directory of websites evaluated by Tufts University graduate students and faculty describes and provides links to hundreds of sites containing child development research and practical advice. The directory is divided into five main categories: family/parenting, education/learning, typical child development, health/mental health, and resources/recreation.

Computer Virus Information
Symantec AntiVirus Research Center
Computerworld
Computer related news, resources, career information and much more.
Information Week
News from the world of information technology (IT)
MacWorld Online
The Internet version of MacWorld magazine. Contains news, product reviews, etc.
Making the Macintosh
This is online exhibit draws on Stanford University Library’s archive of documents and materials relating to the Mac’s origin, development, and promotion. Along with roughly two hundred archival texts and images, the site includes thirteen recent interviews with some of the principal players in the creation of the Macintosh.
PC World Online
The Internet version of PC World Magazine. News articles , product reviews, etc.

Automobiles
- California Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Automotive Repair
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (vehicle crash test ratings, etc.)
- National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (crash test results, safety standards, recalls, etc.)
Charities
- Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance
  Reports on charities and other nonprofits, provides tips for giving, sets standards for charity accountability.
Contractors
- Contractors State License Board
E-mail
- Spam E-mail Harvesting Your E-mail address
  Info. from the Federal Trade Commission on how to stop Spam e-mail.
Food and Drug
- United States Food and Drug Administration
  Safety alerts, product recalls
General
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
Identity Theft
- Federal Trade Commission’s National Resource for Identity Theft
Insurance
- California Department of Insurance
Product Reviews
- Consumer Search
  This specialized database is an effective tool for finding consumer product reviews on the web.

Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; Fraud Victim Assistance Division,
P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790
Annual Credit Report: This site allows you to request a free credit report, once every
12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies.

Registered Sex Offenders – California
- Megan’s Law Database
  Search for registered sex offenders.
Crime Reports - Search neighborhood crime data for Menifee, Riverside County, and other locations through-out the U.S. (includes thefts, burglaries, robberies, homicides, sexual offenses and more)