Contact Numbers For Various Nassau County Departments

 Hi All,

Have you ever looked on the web for contact telephone numbers for various departments of Nassau County government?

Well look no further! 

Click on this link for a list of contact numbers to Nassau County departments.

But wait...there's more. Each of the headings has a direct link to that particular department.

But wait...there's more. This link takes you to all the various 'E-Services' that the Nassau County government homepage offers residents.  Examples of these services include assessment information, parking tickets, contractor lookup and golf reservations.

Enjoy the site!

Regards,
Stu

Commonsense Media - Homework Help Websites and Best of Lists

Hi All,

Commonsense Media is a website that rates schools, helps educate folks regarding kids issues, and advocates for kids, families and schools.  For more information about Commonsense Media click on this link. 

One of the best sections on the site is their Homework Help Websites link.  This is where parents, teachers and students can learn about useful homework help sites.   Sites are divided up for
* Preschoolers (2-4 years old)
* Little Kids (5-7 years old)
* Big Kids (8-9 years old)
* Tweens (10-12 years old)
* Teens (13+ years old)
* All Ages is also an option

Also available on the site is a section of 'Best of' Lists.  This is where parents, kids and teachers can find age-appropriate ideas and inspiration for every interest.  Best of lists include:
Best Movies For Kids
Best Games For Kids
Best Apps For Kids
Best Websites For Kids
Best TV For Kids
Best For Character Development For Kids
Best for Learning For Kids 
Best Books For Kids


Enjoy the site and the links!

Regards,
Stu

Nomorobo

Hi All,

Are you tired of getting calls from telemarketers and robocalls?  Well, stop getting tired! Click on this link from Nomorobo and you'll stop getting these robocalls and telemarketer calls forever!


So...what is Nomorobo?  Basically its a service that stops robocalls and telemarketers!

- Its easy - a one-time setup activates Nomorobo on your current phone line.
- Its flexible - if you don't like the service its easy to turn off. Users are in control.
- Its accurate - legal robocalls like school closings and prescription reminders are allowed through.
- Its free - there is no charge for consumers to use - no strings attached.

Click on this link to learn more about Nomorobo.

Click on this link to actually get started with Nomorobo. To see if your carrier is supported by Nomorobo, click on this link (scroll to the bottom of the screen for the list). 

Note that Nomorobo is not available on traditional analog landlines or wireless phones at this time. 

Nomorobo won the FTC Robocall Challenge - to learn more about this, click on this link.  

Nomorobo has been mentioned on ABCNews, CBS, NBC, CNN, FoxBusiness, CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and Popular Science, USA Today.


Enjoy not getting robocalls or telemarketer calls at dinnertime!

Regards,
Stu

How Elections Work

Hi All,

Now that the presidential election season is in full swing its a great time to learn a bit about elections.  It is a timely, relevant and important topic.

Go figure - for an concise, interesting summary of how the 2016 election works readers can visit the BBC website for an interesting article titled 'US election 2016: How does it all work?'  The YouTube equivalent can be found by clicking on this link.  Its a 5 minute video and introduces students to the key features of elections, democracy and representation in the United States.

For another slant users can click on these next two links:
LibraryPoint.org - How Presidential Elections Work
Votesmart.org - Government 101 - the United States Presidential Primary

I hope the links help you figure out how the presidential election season works!

Regards,
Stu