The Black Informant

Consumer tips 4 U

Website: www.chefmoz.org

What is it about?: Restaurant directory run by volunteer editors (a feature that I really like) ; part of the Open Directory Project. Solicits public submissions of restaurant entries and reviews.

Website: www.consumerjungle.org

What is it about?: Consumer Jungle is a new web-based program that helps turn high school students into savvy consumers without putting them to sleep. There’s a camp for everyone. Students will discover a treasure trove of games, and teachers will find free classroom materials. There’s even something for parents - a section filled with tips on how to help the young adults in their lives find their way safely through the real world. It’s just a click away.

Website: www.yourmoneypage.com

What is it about?: Calculators for Savings, Loans, Payroll Withholding, Retirement and more! [If you deal in money (that’s all of us), this is an valuable tool for you! A must click!!]

Website: www.virtualtourist.com/vt/

What is it about?: Interactive site aimed at learning from other travelers and sharing your travel knowledge. Includes chat, forums, travelogues, photos and maps. [Again, a very good site where you hear from regular people and not the professionals]

Website: www.askapatient.com

What is it about?: Provides a database of patient opinions and ratings of medicine effectiveness. Also includes weekly consumer opinion polls on healthcare topics, and a health care research assistance section.