WEB REFERENCE WEDENESDAY.. The other sources I used in my blogs or research purposes.

WEB REFERENCE WEDNESDAY. The other sources used in my blogs or research purposes.

      As a writer , as a blogger  , worker , parent , as a student as a constant learner of life. I always look and use other sources for my information. I gather , analyze and intimately form my own opinion or assumptions about a subject or issue,, Its the intellectuals way of displaying information. If course I also use personal experience , because we all know wisdom comes through age or vice versa... We either learned by our youthful indiscretions or not.. Experience is a large component in shaping our thoughts and ideas.. We all have lived different lives and seen different things, and for other things I rather read about close combat war than actually be a part of it. I rather read about police brutality than actually watching it or being a victim,, In other words,, by reading and learning about things we can have a perspective.. Because all cant go to Paris France or see street violence in the inner cities,, so we read about it.. and form o our own realities.. We all decide what is reality and fantasy.. often times when I retell my military of youthful stories.. some say I full of shit,, and others
say what a life? For me.. it doesn't matter you believe me? Or despise me , or what , its my reality , it was my life,, and often times,, memory can exaggerate or eliminate telling facts that could change how the event happened.. But who I respect every ones opinions and ideas,, and besides,, if you don't like what I write or blog. than don't read it am I right? And if you feel so strongly m then unfriend me, No loss on my part,, I lived most of my life without social media and social media friends,, I'm going to be ok,, But one thing is for sure.. I always try to inform, entertain, make people aware of things in life... Its up to you to agree , to say what the heck, or just move on to the next story... Well anyways.. I encourage everyone to seek their own knowledge and understanding of life's events and issues,, By being an informed and educated citizen , you can be part of the process than part of the problem. It bothers me when people don't know their rights , don't know the laws or what their actions will lead to if they continue to behave in unlawful or illegal means.. In life,, in the streets, your credibility is sometimes more important than what you wear what you have or what you drive.. If you come off as a smart ass , sarcastic , uncaring , self centered jerk.. more times than not,, you will make enemies and could get hurt.. But if your sincere, honest and caring, more often than not people will respect you,, but I also understand their is evil and and bad in the world,, and regardless of how you are,, you are subject tho their whims or sins.. But at least,, if your good hearted,, the chances are you will be around good hearted people,, If you surround yourself with shady , undesirables ,, than your chance of bad events occurring in your life,, is multiplied.. The old saying, Guilty by association , is so true,, and often times neglected,, My advice to people is.. if you have doubt , than walk out ,, in other words,, if you are unsure about a new person in the group,,, just be wary,,, Maybe that's why ,, I'm careful who I associate with or party with.. It doesntt take much when people or stranger's get drunk,, the things we say , are often,, misunderstood , and taken inappropriate among stranger's,,, that's why be careful with the people you drink with... I have seen it many times,, in my Navy career , when two differing personalities,,, often clash in violent ways,,, But as I learned in life... we live, we learn and we go on,,, and I also learned to let things go.. when it really doesn't matter? Like arguing about sports , about politics , even religion..? To me,, if I do my job and I'm honest , then what others think don't matter. I mean , you dont pay my bills , or what, What I like or how I spend my money is my business. am I right?.. What matters is my family , my wife, my kids.. Losing their trust or respect is far more damaging than what my best friend , or long time friends , shipmates, etc think... Ok enough of that soap box.. 
    Now the REFERENCES I OFTEN USE IN MY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS..
CIA
www.odci.gov/cia/publications/facebook - The CIA - Central Intelligence Agency - a world wide in depth data for over 200 countries around the globs..

CNN student news: www.cnnfyi.com - a US and Wold news multimedia site tailored to the needs of our children.

Conversion Tables: www.convert-me.com - Here is where you can convert length, area, speed . temperature , etc into different units and systems.

elibrary research. www.elibrary .com- Search any topic using a data base of current newspapers, magazines and books.

Encyclopedia Britannica. www.Britannica.com - This is basically a online version of one the worlds most trusted sources of information on every topic imaginable. 

Fact Monster: www.factmonster.com - This site is designed for kids of all ages , and offers an amazing array of facts figures , and assist kids with their homework , with almanacs, dictionary.

GallupOrganiazation: www.gallop.com - You can search through thousands of poll and special reports and polls as well as social trends and audits.

Hoovers Business research: www.hoovers.com - A comprehensive index of over 40,000 leading US AND PRIVATE COMPANIES..

Information Please Almanac.wwwinfoplease.com- An online almanac that offers millions of interesting and useful facts on a wide variety of subjects. 

Internet Public Library: www.ipl.org - A very intensive collection of over 20,000 titles.

itools research:wwwitools.com - On line collection of research including dictionaries, quotations and quotations. 

Library of Congress;www.loc.gov- Easy reference guide for assessing the collections of the Library of Congress. 

National Archives. www.archives.gov.- A National Archive of online US federal records.

Smithsonian Institution. www.si.edu - A user friendly site that has the worlds largest museum of complex and research organizations..

US Census Bureau . www.census,gov- A basic wealth of information about the US separated into national , state and local levels.

US DEPT OF LABOR-http://stats.bls.gov- The bureau of labor statistics , current and past with links to federal and state agencies. 

US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT- www.fedstats.gov- Statistical information from over 100 federal agencies. 

Veterans affairs: www.va.gov/healthbenefits/apply - information on health benefits for veterans.. 

    Everyone will have their own research tools , but at least you can examine these and create your own library of references. and of course there is google , or yahoo, but these references have a more validity and integrity , if your research information requires that. 

Well have a great day and go out and learn new facts and data daily and learn to analyze what you read and form your own ideas, in your own words.. That way,, you can understand information, instead of memorizing facts and figures that we often forget anyway,,, Have a great day , week and life!! Knowledge is not only understanding what you learned , by applying it to practical and useful uses and being able to teach others.. And of course say it in your own words , than memorizing definitions.. 

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