Missed The State Of The Union Address? Watch It Online

You had planned to watch it, but then something came up and you missed President Bush's State of the Union address last night. If you didn't record it, is there any way you can watch it today? Luckily, there is-it's available on the Web. Both the video and transcript of the speech have been archived at C-SPAN: STATE OF THE UNION.

This terrific Web page from C-SPAN.org also offers videos and transcripts of previous State of the Union addresses in case you're interested.

Take A Tour Of The Political Blogosphere

Conservative or Liberal, Democrat or Republican-whatever you consider yourself, you'll find countless blogs on the Internet that cater to your brand of politics-if you know where to look! A good place to start is with a political blog directory.

These types of directories try to bring some order to the political blogosphere by allowing you to search blogs by category. Here are a couple of examples worth noting:

• The Political Blog Directory Of Campaigns & Elections Magazine

• Etalkinghead's Political Blog Directory

As the 2008 presidential election looms you might want to check out what the leading pundits have to say-these political blog directories should help!

A Virtual Video Library On Healthy Aging

Want to know how you can access dozens of videos on the topic of healthy aging? Actually, they're right at your fingertips whenever you point your browser to MedicalNewsToday.com's Seniors/Aging Video Library.

These informative videos feature experts offering their tips and strategies for maintaining good health as you age.

Here's a short list of some of the videos you can watch there:

• Cholesterol Management

• Become a Life-Long Learner

• Physical Activity and Aging

• Sex after Sixty

Aimed at the average consumer, these videos offer a quick and easy introduction to the healthy aging topics you'll want to discuss in greater detail with your doctor at your next visit.

Find Senior-Friendly Products Online

Do you ever have a hard time locating just the right senior-friendly product you're looking for? Have you thought about expanding your search to the Web? You might not realize this, especially if you're relatively new to Web surfing, but there are actually several sites that offer products designed for the special needs of seniors.

Not sure where to begin? For starters, try these sites:

• Products for Seniors - You'll find senior-friendly products in practically any category you can think of here.
  
  
• SeniorShops.com - Large button remote controls, large print playing cards and special exercise equipment, are just some of the senior-friendly products featured at this site.

• ElderLuxe - If you don't ordinarily think of senior-friendly items as items of luxury, this site might change your mind.

Thanks to sites like these, purchasing senior-friendly products by mail-order or catalog are no longer your only options.

A Handy Resource For Researching Senior Housing Options

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by all the senior housing options available today? If you're in the market for this type of lifestyle change, but still not sure what option is right for you, you might benefit from a site called Seniors for Living.

This convenient Web resource makes it easy to research the topic of senior housing with nothing more than a computer and an Internet connection.

Here are a few reasons you'll find the site so useful:

• You can conduct a quick search to see what types of senior housing are available in your area.

• You'll have access to helpful senior living-related articles and tools like a handy cost worksheet that can help you make the decision that's right for you.

• You'll find answers to many of the questions you might have about the different senior housing options.

Contemplating a major lifestyle change is difficult, but thanks to a site like Seniors for Living, investigating your available options at least, doesn't have to be.

How To Create Your Own Fundraising Web Page Quickly And Easily

Got a cause that's dear to your heart and looking for some unique fundraising ideas to help support it? How about starting your very own fundraising page online and inviting your friends and family to check it out?

And if you've never created a Web page before, don't worry. The following sites make it simple for just about anyone to create a fundraising Web page:

• GiveMeaning - Create a fundraising page at givemeaning.com and then get the word out to everyone you know! It's a great way to organize your fundraising efforts online!

• Firstgiving - It's easy to create a personal fundraising page at firstgiving.com! Just pick your cause and get started!

Get all the details by visiting the sites and best of luck with your fundraising projects!

Notable Web Resources About Martin Luther King, Jr.

A year ago on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Senior Surfer pointed out a terrific resource on the Web where you could learn more about Dr. King (See Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Online).

This year in honor of the federal holiday, here are a couple more sites worth noting:

• The King Center - The companion Web site to the official Martin Luther King Jr. memorial features biographical info, information on the center's programs and services and more.
  
  
  
• Martin Luther King, Jr. - From Infoplease.com, this entry on Dr. King includes a timeline of events in his life, and excerpts from some of the civil rights leader's most famous speeches among other things.
  
  


• Time 100: Martin Luther King, Jr.- Martin Luther King, Jr. was selected one of the 100 most important people of the 20th century by Time Magazine. Read the article that accompanied the selection.
  

Have a great holiday!

Paint By Number: No Paint Brush Required

Remember those great paint by number kits you had as a kid? Hours of fun wasn't it? Today, you can experience the joys of painting by number on the Web too. At a site like Segmation.com, for example, you'll find a section called SegPlay where you can paint by number online for free. Of course, since it's online, you'll be substituting mouse clicks for brushstrokes as you "digitally" paint your masterpieces-and that's part of the fun, because it puts a new twist on an old hobby.

You'll love too, the fact that they offer dozens of categories to choose from and supply magnification tools to help you see the numbers better. And If you've got grandkids, put this one high on your list of online activities to share with them-it'll be just as much fun for them as it is for you.

Don't be surprised if you find the online version of this popular pastime just as addictive as the one you grew up with!

Can't Make It To Church? Attend Online

If you attend church on a regular basis, you probably feel terrible when you have to skip it due to illness or inclement weather. But, if you think your only option is to watch religious services on TV to make up for it, think again-many churches are now broadcasting video of their religious services right over the Web!

To watch religious services online, check out these sites:

• Online Churches - Live Web Casts - a directory of links to Christian Web sites that offer online church services.

• TheMass.com - Watch the Catholic Mass daily courtesy of St. Ann's Basilica in Scranton, PA.

If you can't attend religious services in person this week, it's comforting to know you can attend virtually, thanks to the Web!

Watch NYC TV On The Web

Planning a trip to "The Big Apple" any time soon? Already live in New York City but would love to learn fascinating things about it you never imagined? If you haven't already discovered it, some of the best programming about New York City can be found on NYC TV, the official television network of the City of New York.

And now you don't even have to worry if you missed a show or if NYC TV is not offered in your viewing area, because you can watch it on the Web. All their programs are viewable online any time you want at NYC TV On Demand. That's right, programs like Secrets of New York, Blueprint: New York City and Eat Out NY, among others, are available right on your desktop.

Whether you're a tourist or a resident who's just plain curious, these online shows will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about the city that never sleeps!