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COMPUTER KING  SENIOR CITIZEN PAGE

        Many senior citizens have come to the WEB late.  Many have been seduced by the allure of E-Mail and keeping in contact with far flung members of the family, but they don't realize that there is more awaiting them. Our goal in this page is to organize sites that are oriented to senior citizens and are useful. Since no one can remember all the good web sites, we will put them on this page as soon as we know about them. Please let us know of your favorite site.   write to:   comking@computerking.org 



Videos for a Healthier Life

As you get older reading gets a little harder.  These health videos are a godsend  for ageing seniors who disparately need the information in these videos.  You can sort the videos by most recent, most popular, and highest rated. These are chosen for their content and are produced by the doctors and researcher in the medical field.  Don’t make decisions on limited information, use the power of the internet to bring you topical information you can watch over and over  again.  A picture is worth a million words, and a movie even more.  Enjoy !


UGLY SUPRISES IN OBAMACARE !

Below is a video documenting page after page, section after section including line numbers, the intent of Obamacare.  It comes as no surprise that not only will we be paying for the health insurance for illegal immigrants, these people are exempt from individual taxes once Obamacare comes into full force.

Those of us approaching our senior years will be forced to make end of life plans that we may not want or agree with,  and will see our healthcare rationed and treatments decided by non-medical personnel who will decide what treatments will be available to us. Health care for everyone will be maximum 5,000 per individual and 10,000 per family per year.


FREE ONLINE  AARP SENIOR GAMES

AARP has put together a great set of Senior Citizen games. My doctor said you need to stimulate your brain. There is 3-d Mah Jongg, Spider Solitare and Klondiks Solitare.  The games cover the gamut from arcade, card, strategy, word, sports and multiplayer games  Then there are the brain games i.e. the right word, split word, the sqeaking mouse, and decipher game. The most addictive games are those that you play against yourself.  Enjoy your self !


Staying Safe on Line By Google

Google’s finally done it they came up with a tutorial for keeping your data safe, how to protect yourself with strong passwords. It covers Phishing, Malware , Secure Site and Safe networks.  Ells you how to use Free Google Security tools.

Technical terms are explained in Jargon Buster.  If you do a good job, you may succeed in understanding your 10 year old.


GROUPON

Groupon started in November 2008 as part of The Point, a platform for collective action. We started Groupon to make it easier for people to enjoy the great things in their community. We do it by offering daily deals at unbeatable prices through the power of group buying. We treat our customers the way that we like to be treated, and do everything we can to offer a "too good to be true" experience from the moment you buy your Groupon to the day you use it. This is a great site if you go out a lot even if you don’t. The deals are really too good to be true.


LIVIVG  SOCIAL  KNOXVILLE

More super deals . LivingSocial offers one fantastic deal every day with discounts of up to 90% at local restaurants, bars, spas, theaters, and more. You gotta check this out. the daily deal. Each day, we send you one deeply discounted deal to use at local businesses. Sign up to get our daily email. Purchase our daily deals with one easy click. You will receive a link to your voucher the next business day. It's that simple.


Checkout our Coupon /Free Stuff page

Save 80 to 90% on supermarket purchases.


 SENIORARK.Com

Seniorark.com is a free, volunteer site, BY SENIORS, FOR  SENIORS.  But you may find that our Senior survival tips have considerable value for children of all ages. We are not a dead, static senior citizen site, but are updated EVERY DAY, including most holidays. SeniorARK was begun in November 2005. By September, 2010 we are only completing the foundation, but we already receive over 100,000 visits per month from inquiring, and sharing, Seniors. (165,581 in a recent month) You have created hundreds of pages, chock full of over 4,999 links, tips, and other resources to help our generation cope with the inevitable challenges that come in retirement.

We believe that surviving in retirement does not rely on one "silver bullet", but instead is the result of doing many things a little better. As we share our tips and information with each other, we can build a sturdy SeniorARK for everyone. By its nature, SeniorARK will always be under construction.  Please be one of the Senior builders of SeniorARK by your sharing.

Remember: AMATEURS  built the ARK--- PROFESSIONALS  built the TITANIC.


RENSE.COM

Rense is The Most Format & Content-Plagiarized Site On The Net.  If you want the real truth from the media this is your site.  You could spend weeks going  through this site.  As Molder says the truth is out there and this is one of the sites that has it.  You can surprise your grandkids with your level of knowledge.  The  medical news alone, is outstanding but there is so much more.  You’ll learn who really running the country. If your like the rest of us you’ll ignore the politics.  The one outstanding feature of Rense is that the data stays on the site forever. For those of us with a touch of alzheimer’s  it helps to go back and research something you saw last year. Trust Me you will like this site.


BULLTRADE  Financial Links for Senior Citizens

BULLTRADE's motto is "Empowering the common investor to make educated investment decisions."
This was the largest collection of financial links in the universe that we have found.  Check it out. There really is a lot here and there is something for everybody. The only drawback is that this site has not given the first time user any description of the  links. So, if you have plenty of time,  this is a great site to mine for really good data. This fellow at Bulltrade may have missed  some links, but I doubt it. This is one of my favorite sites on a down DOW day.  You might want to check out their databases. You almost have to retired to have the time to  explore this site.


Baby Boomers Battle Hymn

This is a song sung to the Battle Hymn of the Republic.  A haunting tune ….very funny.


IIlegal Aliens Cause Massive Cuts For US Seniors

Illegal aliens are costing the US $338 Billion a year. Read this article to see where the problem is.  The illegals are getting welfare and they are not paying taxes.  30% of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal. Check the list of senators who are for this travesty of justice. The illegal aliens are getting theirs when are you gonna get yours.


THE NEW ENLIGTENMENT 
In general, The New Enlightenment Journal is senior friendly as it uses
large readable type with plenty of pictures and diagrams. The subject matter is wide ranging and provides enlightenment on a number of social, metaphysical, and intellectual issues at several different levels. You just have to chech out the site as they are constantly adding new subjects.  The writing and presentation is really well done and is designed for seniors with is large type and graphs.


DISCOVER EAST TENNESSEE
 DiscoverET.org is the nonprofit community network and regional Web portal that connects people and resources in East Tennessee. Our mission is to use the Internet and related technologies to promote dialogue and community in the region.  This is a great site for accessing information about East Tennessee. They host  web sites and other Internet-related services for more than 260+ non-profit organizations in the 16 counties. If you’re  looking for a list of places to volunteer, you’re at the right place.


Grandkid Passifier/Learning Experience  School Age Links for K to 6th Grade

These are links suggested to my grand daughter at Strechi  Elementary school by her teacher. Enjoy ! These are safe sites for your Grandchildren in grades K to 6.  This Makes Mamaw and Papaw appear to be with it and the sites are safe!

MATH

 

 http://eduplace.com/math/mw/

Kids Place by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt  selectable grade K to 6.  Roz’s Math-o-Rama  etc.


http://www.coolmath4kids.com/

 This is has some pretty cool games and teasers. May be a little too advanced for most Grandparents.


http://www.flyadventures.com/kids/games/index.html

 Counting Coins is the name of the game and is Grandparent friendly.  Nice game but you will have read for young ones.


Social Studies

 

 harcourtschool.com/ss1/

 Take tours of historic places such as Mt Vernon.  Intriguing for adults as well as kids.


 pbskids.org/lions/

 Reading Between the Lions.  Games  and stories for parent & teachers.


arcademicskillbuilders.com

 Skill Builders via games such as Grand Prix racing. 


 drseuss.com

 Dr. Seuss Games at all levels


  funbrain.com

 Math/  Reading  car racing.


  kbears.com/ocean/index.html

 Deep Sea Exploring  really well done.


macmillanmh.com/science/2008/student/

 Science a closer look for K thu 6 grade.


 starfall.com

 A fantastic website to practice phonics and reading!  Check it out.


 TV ORIENTED

 

PBSKIDS.ORG

 PBS Kids  Games , Video and music.


NICKJR.COM

This is the home Dora the Explorer, Diego and Boots. Let your grandkids explain it too you. 


What’s New Scooby Doo

A personal request from Mr. James Dendrinos. This is his current favorite.


 

GOOGLE ‘S  PICASA

Locate and organize all the photos on your computer.  Edit and add effects to your photos with a few simple clicks.  Share your photos with others through email, prints, and on the web: it’s fast, easy and free.  This is a free service from Google. You can upload your pictures to Google and then decide if you want to make them public or private.  Then all you have to do is tell your family to go to  picasaweb.google.com/your account name   and they can look at all your photos.  If your family is scattered around the country, this is a great way to stay in touch. Keep in mind most like Comcast or ATT want to limit how many pictures you send. Google is great and they give you 8 Gigabytes of storage on their system forever.


ABOUT.COM
 Each month more than 29 million people visit About.com. Whether it be home repair and decorating ideas, recipes, movie trailers, or car buying tips, our Guides offer practical advice and solutions for every day life. Wherever you land on the new About.com, you'll find other content that is relevant to your interests. They sponsor 500 interest specific web sites with an expert for field of interest.  Check out their video library, it is awesome.


PART "D"  CALCULATOR  FOR MEDICARE
 Starting January 1, 2006, new Medicare prescription drug coverage, called "Part D", will be available to everyone with Medicare, regardless of income, health status, or  how you pay for prescription drugs today. The prescription drug coverage is insurance provided by private companies that have been approved by Medicare.  Medcenter in Canada would like to buy your meds from them.  In helping educate you they are comparing the cost at your local pharmacy with their cost.  The benefit to you is that you can get a handle on how much you can expect to pays for your meds per year. This in turn allows you to see if any of our local US Medicare part "D" plans offered are usable with your load of prescriptions. I don't take many medications but I was surprised by the amount of money I pay Wal-Mart every year.  Hope this helps you .  One of my financial advisor/genius has selected the Community Pharmacy Program . His choices were based on : The  plan was chosen by the independent pharmacies, It covers the largest number of drugs branded & generic, accepted by any pharmacy and was cheaper in some instances.


PATH TO DRUG PLANS
If your over 65 like me and are confused about Bush's prescription Card check this out !
The Access to Benefits Coalition™ (ABC) is dedicated to ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries with lower incomes know about and can make the best use of all available resources for reducing the costs of prescription drugs, including the new Medicare approved drug discount program and Medicare Part D (starting in 2006). Coalition members share an interest in helping close to 7 million Medicare beneficiaries (including both those aged 65 and over as well as younger persons with disabilities who qualify) find the public and private prescription savings programs they need to maintain their health and improve the quality of their lives.


INTEGRITY MEDS
Many programs exist to help our citizens that cannot afford their medication? It is not widely publicized, but has been available for some time now and is actually government mandated. This is sponsored by major U.S. manufacturers. There is good news! Integrity Meds has implemented a system that eliminates the confusion and simplifies the task. We have teamed with software developers to make the process as simple as answering a few questions. We handle the rest, making sure you are able to access the savings. If you qualify through our program, you can choose from a list of over 1,400 name brand medications.If you make less than $38,000 per year you may qualify for a discount card issued directly from the manufacturers.This card will give you immediate access to savings of 10%- 50% and more by simply presenting it at the counter of your local pharmacy.  CHECK IT OUT.


HELPING PATIENTS 
Helping Patients brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations and civic groups to help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free brand-name medicines. Its mission is to increase awareness of and enrollment in existing patient assistance programs for those who may be eligible. Through this site, Helping Patients offers a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. Check this out depending on your circumstance, your medications could go from 30% to 50 % discount to FREE.  This site is a gateway to a large number of drug companies.


MEDICINE EXPRESS
Low Cost Maintenance Drugs.  Medicine Express was designed by Charles Bell  to help our senior citizens or anyone who does not have any prescription coverage and are having trouble financially obtaining their medicines they need. When I lost my prescription coverage, by accident I found out that I could get my medicines from Niagara Falls, Canada a lot cheaper then I could here in the U.S. In lieu of this, I decided to start this club to help others do the same. This is designed for maintenance medicines only. Many people, as well as myself, have saved 50% - 80% on prescription costs. Some people had to resort to either choosing to eat or take medicine to live, or to cut their medicines in order to be able to afford them. This is so sad and this is why this is a ministry to me to help our senior citizens and those who do not have the prescription coverage.
 I'm doing what the government could not or would not do!


CONSUMERS UNION
Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, is an independent, nonprofit testing and information organization serving only consumers. They are a comprehensive source for  unbiased advice about products and services, personal finance, health and nutrition, and  other consumer concerns. Since 1936, our mission has been to test products, inform the public, and protect consumers. Our income is derived solely from the sale of Consumer Reports and our other services, and from noncommercial contributions, grants, and fees.


FREECYCLE.ORG
If you are a senior citizen, chances are pretty good you have a load of things you should get rid of.  If your like the rest of us you would like to give this excess to someone who could use it.   You can also obtain stuff as well as get rid of it.  Everything is fair game . Books, lawnmowers, tools etc. 
This is a great way to clean out a garage. Please don't tell my wife.  There are over  500,000 people into freecycling.  Save the landfills and help the environment .  There are local freecycle groups you can tap.  It's  FREE STUFF   and who doesn't like FREE STUFF.  Click here to go to the
Knoxville Freecycle  Group ==>  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecycleKnoxville/
1200 Members and climbing.


FACTCHECK.ORG
Political Facts checked here  A product of the Anneburg Foundation. Get the straight political skinny assuming facts matter to you.  During a heated political campaign they will email the data to you. check this site out ...you won't be dissapointed.


URBAN LEGENDS REFERENCE PAGE
 Uban legends  cover everything from free money from Microsoft to Alligators in your sewer.  This is a quick way to get the down and dirty information.  Senior citizens seem to be targeted for scams.    Welcome to your corner of urban legends sanity on the World Wide Web! Named by Time magazine in March 2002 and again in June 2003 as one of the 50 Best Web Sites, snopes.com contains thousands of articles about urban legends, Internet lore, odd news stories, strange facts, common misconceptions, superstitions, unusual word origins, and little-known yet fascinating tidbits of history.


 Stages of Development in your Grandchildren

The first three years of  life are the most important.  This will give you the stages of development from age 0 to three in an easy to use matrix.  This will refresh your memory if it been years since you had young children.  Very good site for young mothers.  You can dazzle your kids with current knowledge that is priceless.  Enjoy.


Savings Bonds for your Grandchildren
The newest thing is the "I BOND".  I  Bonds are a new type of savings bond designed for investors seeking to protect the purchasing power of their investment and earn a guaranteed real rate of return. I Bonds are an accrual-type security--meaning interest is added to the bond monthly and paid when the bond is cashed. I Bonds are sold at face value--you pay $50 for a $50 bond--and they grow in value with inflation-indexed earnings for up to 30 years.  The key word here is inflation indexed.  The "I" bond now pays more than the E bond.



FIND TUTORIALS
  This site has links to over 3600 how-to-guides.  The vast majority 2400 are computer and internet related topics.  Outside the technical topics you will find you will find tips on how to shop for car insurance and a host of other useful subjects.  They are scouring the internet to find more topics so check it out frequently.  A great place to get a variety of  information .


SENIOR HEALTH
This is a site maintained by about.com on senior health.  As always they will be loads of links , articles, chat groups etc.  Check it out every  few weeks for news that you can use. Don't forget the third leading cause of death in america is doctors & hospitals.  Do your own research. Check our medical section when you have time.



SENIOR LIVING
This is a site maintained by about.com on senior living.  As always they will be loads of links , articles, chat groups etc.  Check it out every few weeks for latest news that you can use.



Healthfinder
 Get tips on choosing a health plan, a doctor, a course of treatment, or a long-term care facility from the      Department of Health and Human Service's Healthfinder service .  Healthfinder also  provides the information on the latest health research, different illnesses, and a host of medical resources designed  to help families stay healthy.


For Grandparents  AARP
This is a pretty neat site for grandparentsput together by AARP.  They also have discussion groups about subjects oriented to grandparents.   A really delightful site. Full of good resources.



Grandparents  Online  (Toys for Kids)
Grandparents Online is the toy store that brings shopping-from-home convenience to anyone who has access to the Internet!  Our easy-to-navigate web site offers a variety of quality products with a special  emphasis on creativity, learning and discovery. Check it out !


SENIOR DISCOUNTS
 This site is not  flashy , but you can give it your state and find out what discounts are available to you.  It is also handy if you are visiting another state to find out about senior oriented discounts at your destination.  The only discount that's not available is the one you don't know about.  Happy savings!


SENIORS.COM
Great articles oriented to seniors and they cover the range of health , living travel and learning.  One of the neat things was that their articles were in large type.  Try it out.


THIRDAGE.COM
This site covers everything from computers, pets and travel.  They also offer daily activities. They seem to be more web oriented than most.


LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
If you don't plan on getting old , don't look at this site.   This a super site for keeping up with cutting edge scientific methods to slow and reverse aging.  There are a lot of good ideas you can get from here.  Rumor has it that many medical practitioners  die  prematurely at 58, most from taking the generally accepted medical advice of the time.  The internet is giving you the chance to do your own research and extend your lifetime.   Live long and prosper.


Find Pension Benefits Owed You
 Is it possible that you or someone you know may be owed pension benefits without knowing it? The Pension      Benefit Guaranty Corporation reunites people with missing pensions, and features an online Pension Search Directory that allows you to find benefits that may be owed to you.


Plan For Retirement With SSA
 Begin planning for retirement by computing your estimated Social Security benefits online at the Social Security
 Administration . SSA's home page also provides information on obtaining a Social Security number  as well as information for employers on reporting earnings.



Find the Veterans' Medical Center
Find the Veterans' Medical Center nearest you, and find out what benefits you may qualify for, with help from   the Department of Veterans' Affairs


EAST TENNESSEE VETERANS HONOR GUARD
The East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard provides Military Honor Guard Graveside services to any deceased honorably discharged veteran of any military service of the United States of America.  The members receive no pay and have been trained in appropriate non denominational graveside services.   They represent the United State Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Service and Coast Guard.  This is a fantastic service by a dedicated set of individuals who donate their time for their fallen comrades and we in Knoxville should be very proud of this group of people.  Our traditions define our lives and we are lucky to have such dedicated souls upholding our traditions.



Learn About Your Medicare Benefits
 Learn about your Medicare benefits, get information about nursing homes in your area, or report suspected  Medicare fraud through the Health Care Financing Administration's web page. HCFA also  provides an on-line version of the Medicare & You 2000 handbook.


ELDER CARE
 Start here if your having trouble finding elder care for an aged loved one. The data bases on this site are easily sorted by location, and detail. There are more than 70,000 elder care facilities nationwide.


FINANCIAL LEARNING.COM
  Want to learn about financial matters? Even though GE sponsors the site, this is a place to find to-the-point information and advise on how to better manage your taxes, investments and money.  They also have a great self directed online financial planning course.  Great advise on looking out for IRA blunders.  They also have online tutorials.  Who needs a university course when you got this as close as your keyboard.



GOVSPOT.COM
A few years ago only the federal government had deceent sites. Now the number of government site have proliferated on a federal,state and local  level.   Govspot.com is a great clearing house site for all these agencies. It is also a place for news about agencies and also a place to get that govmint job.   Check it out



FIRSTGOV
The official search engine of the government, FirstGov  consolidates 20,000 government web sites and arranges      them into 16 categories. Browse the links in Money and Taxes to search for unclaimed money, learn about the public debt and find the value of savings bonds. In Healthy People,  find Child Health Insurance Applications, vaccination  information and veterans' health care. In the Environment  and Energy section, learn how to save energy in your home  and find air quality forecasts. In the top left-hand corner,  you'll find featured subjects, such as e-filing your taxes. 



AUCTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT GOODIES
Who sells luxury cars for thousands less than any dealer?    Who offers boats, planes, houses and jewelry for unbelievable prices?   The government, that's who.  Each year, millions of dollars in possessions are seized,  repossessed or ordered in surplus by the U.S. government.  Fortunately, the law requires the government to offer these  items to the public. Auction shoppers can find everything from household tools to luxury items previously owned by drug dealers. While some auctions are making their way onto the Internet, it is still necessary to attend most events in person. The Web offers many ways to research auctions and their intricacies. Check this site out.