Calif. Everything, it seems, is easier to come by for nonprofits. Defunct companies are shipping old computers and office equipment to charities. Some Web sites donate paid-for and unused online advertising space. Read more online. A coalition of businesses, educators and government agencies launched a new Web portal for job seekers and employers.
Users can find information on everything from childcare to transportation.
The project's director says the site was designed to consolidate a fragmented system of disseminating job information. She also believes the site will benefit small business owners, who often have trouble finding qualified applicants. A Spanish-language version of the service will be added soon. Read more online. If the bar is not on your screen right now, open an Internet Explorer window and then choose View, Toolbars and Links from the dropdown menus.