| 
______________________________________________________
Music Industry | Sports | Infrastruture | Immigration | Auto Industry | Personal
Finance | Economic Crisis | Business
Ethics & Social Responsibility | Politics
| Technology | The Economy
| The Environment | The
Business of Sports | Retailing | Philanthropy
| Curriculum Support |
Music Industry
 |
Ticketmaster |
| |
The investor relations site of Ticketmaster has links to recent news releases, presentations and financials.
|
 |
Live Nation |
| |
The investor relations site of Live Nation has links to press releases and downloadable presentations, including one on its merger with Ticketmaster.
|
 |
Billboard Magazine |
| |
The Web site for Billboard magazine has breaking news and analysis of the music industry, including “Legal and Management” industry news, which is following the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger.
|
 |
RIAA |
| |
The Web site for the Recording Industry Association of America, the trade group of the U.S. recording industry, works to "prrotect intellectual property rights worldwide and the First Amendment rights of artists; conducts consumer, industry and technical research; and monitors and reviews state and federal laws, regulations and policies."
|
Sports
 |
SportsBusiness Journal |
| |
The Web site for this trade magazine has the latest information about sports-related business deals. Some of the news is for subscribers only.
|
 |
Performance Research |
| |
The Web site for this sports marketing research firm reports on a recent study, "As Consumers Tighten Their Belts, They Expect Corporate Sponsors To Do The Same" and links to a PowerPoint presentation on the topic.
|
 |
ESPN's Stadium Names |
| |
This site features a list of all stadium naming-rights deals for professional teams and cost per year.
|
 |
Wall Street Journal Sports |
| |
Daily sports coverage in the Wall Street Journal began in March. Here you'll find stories about how the economy affects all aspects of sports.
|
Infrastructure
 |
Recovery.gov |
| |
The official Web site of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has full text of the bill and up-to-date information about how the money is being used.
|
 |
U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| |
On this government Web site, you’ll find information about how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will help make America’s infrastructure better. It includes a state-by-state breakdown of total infrastructure spending.
|
 |
American Society of Civil Engineers |
| |
On this Web site you’ll find the “2009 Report Card for America’ Infrastructure,” which grades the nation’s status in 15 categories of infrastructure. Solutions for improving the system are offered, and past reports are available for comparison.
|
 |
U.S. Immigration Support |
| |
This site, which is not a government agency, provides information to immigrants about the immigration process, including citizenship, work visas and green cards.
|
 |
The White House Press Office |
| |
The White House has issued several news releases about the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act, including a downloadable “Infrastructure Fact Sheet.
|
Immigration
 |
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| |
The Web site for this government agency, which oversees lawful immigration, includes information about citizenship and lawful permanent residency and answers work-related immigration questions.
|
 |
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement |
| |
The Web site for this government agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has information about how immigration laws are enforced.
|
 |
U.S. Census Bureau |
| |
On this Web site you’ll find information and data on immigration and estimates of international migration to the U.S.
|
 |
U.S. Immigration Support |
| |
This site, which is not a government agency, provides information to immigrants about the immigration process, including citizenship, work visas and green cards.
|
 |
Wall Street Journal's Washington Wire |
| |
This blog provides political insight and analysis, including the latest immigration news, from The Wall Street Journal’s Capital Bureau.
|
Auto Industry
 |
The
Wall Street Journal's Detroit in Crisis |
| |
This site has complete coverage of the Big Three's financial
woes and government bailout.
|
 |
United Auto Workers |
| |
On this site you'll find the latest news aobut the auto
industry's struggles and the UAW's response to the government
bailout.
|
 |
Ford |
| |
The company information link off Ford's main Web site details
the company's history, offers the latest news and information
and provides a link to information about its corporate sustainability
efforts.
|
 |
General Motors |
| |
GM's corporate Web site has information about the company's
lineup of vehicles and includes an archive of press releases
and speeches.
|
 |
Chrysler |
| |
Chrysler's corporate site has information about the company's
history, its brands, its green innovation projects and community
involvment.
|
Personal Finance
 | The
Wall Street Journal's Markets Data Center | | |
This site features market statistics, including full statistical
reports on the economic indicators, such as consumer credit, consumer price index,
retail sales and consumer sentiment, which economists use to gauge and forecast
business conditions. |  | The
Wall Street Journal's Personal Finance Tools | | |
Figure out how much home you can afford, estimate your taxes,
plan for college and more using WSJ.com's personal finance tools. |
 | Bankrate.com's
Personal Finance Tools | | |
On this site you'll find financial news and advice, rate comparison charts
and a dozens of personal finance calculators. |
 | SmartMoney
Magazine | | | This site
features personal finance news, including columns about consumers deals and tax
questions. |  | Tax
Rates Around the World | | |
The site features income tax rates and economic indicators from around the
world. |  | MarketWatch |
| | Part of The Wall Street Journal
Digital Network, on this site you'll find business news, personal finance information,
real-time commentary and investment tools and data. |
Economic Crisis
 | Federal
Reserve | | |
The Web site for the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the
U.S., features news and information about the financial markets, including how
the Fed has responded to the current financial crisis. |
 | The
Wall Street Journal's Markets Data Center | | |
This site features market statistics, including full statistical
reports on the economic indicators, such as consumer credit, consumer price index,
retail sales and consumer sentiment, which economists use to gauge and forecast
business conditions. |  | The
Wall Street Journal's Personal Finance Tools | | |
Figure out how much home you can afford, estimate your taxes,
plan for college and more using WSJ.com's personal finance tools. |
 | The
White House: Economy and Jobs | | |
The White House's Web site on the economy features news and information
about the financial crisis, including links to speeches and radio addresses. |
 | MarketWatch |
| | Part
of The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, on this site you'll find business
news, personal finance information, real-time commentary and investment tools
and data. |
Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
Politics
 | The
Wall Street Journal's Election Coverage | | |
Follow coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign with the latest
news and analysis from The Wall Street Journal's team of political reporters. |
 | The
Wall Street Journal's Electoral College Calculator |
| |
Try out election-night scenarios with this interactive map. |
 | Democratic
Party | | |
This official site for the Democratic National Committee features
news and information about candidate Barack Obama and this year's election. |
 | Republican
Party | | |
This official site for the Republication National Committee features
news and information about candidate John McCain and this year's election. |
 | John
McCain | | |
Sen. McCain's official site features news updates, a blog, campaign
ads and includes a breakdown of where Sen. McCain stands on key issues in the
election. |  | Barack
Obama | | |
Sen. Obama's official site features news updates, multimedia features
and information about where his views on key issues in the campaign. |
top .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Technology
 | The
Wall Street Journal's Business Technology Blog | | |
The blog focuses on the technology that businesses use and the
people who deploy that technology. |  | All
Things D | | |
This site features news, analysis and opinion about the digital
revolution, with insights from Wall Street Journal technology columnists Walt
Mossberg and Kara Swisher. |  | CyberSmart! |
| | This
site helps educators teach students about Internet safety and ethics. |
 | Gizmodo |
| | This
blog features and reviews cutting-edge technology and gadgets. |
top .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
The Economy
 | International
Monetary Fund | | |
The IMF works to meet the economic needs of its members in the
changing global economy. |  | The
Daily Davos | | |
The Wall Street Journal's blog from this year's World Economic
Forum in Davos, Switzerland, features news, information and transcripts from the
event. |  | The
World Bank | | |
This site features financial and technical information for the
world's developing countries. |  | The
Wall Street Journal's Markets Data Center | | |
This site features market statistics, including full statistical
reports on the economic indicators, such as consumer credit, consumer price index,
retail sales and consumer sentiment, which economists use to gauge and forecast
business conditions. |  | Monetta
Young Investor Fund | | |
This site features a no-load mutual fund targeted at teenagers
to help them develop basic financial life skills. This comprehensive investing
program includes a kid-themed fund, investment kit, free college tuition credits,
investment newsletter and various online games where teens can participate to
win prizes. | top .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
The Environment
 | U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency | | |
The EPA's site features news and information about global climate
change. Here you'll also find the High School Environmental Center, which has
information about air quality, conservation, waste and recycling, water, ecosystems
and health and safety. You'll also find career sites, which has links for students
seeking internships or employment. |  | The
Wall Street Journal's Environmental Capital Blog | | |
This blog features updates on environmental business news and
issues around the globe. |  | Business
for Social Responsibility | | |
This group provides socially responsible solutions to corporations.
The site also features information about making businesses greener. |
 | GreenBiz
| | |
This site features news and resources for creating green businesses
and sustainable practices in a variety of industries. |
top .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
The Business of Sports
 | National
Collegiate Athletic Association | | |
The NCAA governs the nation's colleges and universities athletics programs. |
 | Equity
in Athletics Data | | |
As part of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post Secondary Education,
this site features information on coaches' salaries and revenues and expenditures
for colleges and universities in the U.S. |  | NikeBiz |
| | This
site features corporate information about athletic-gear leader Nike. |
 | Sports
Business Journal | | |
This site provides news and information for and about sports industry leaders.
Though it is a subscription site, there are several free articles. |
top .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Retailing
top .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Philanthropy
 | Foundation
Center 990 Finder | | |
A site to look up the IRS form 990 of charitable organizations. |
 | The
Association of Fundraising Professionals | | |
The professional organization for more than 28,000 fund raisers. Its Web site
features a Code of Ethics that details principles and standards for the sector.
It also features a Donor Bill of Rights “to ensure that philanthropy merits
the respect and trust of the general public. |  | The
Chronicle of Philanthropy | | |
The newspaper of the nonprofit community. Though it is a subscription site,
the site map directs readers to free content. |
 | The
NonProfit Times | | |
A business publication for nonprofit management, which provides news and information
about some of the biggest and most influential nonprofit organizations in the
country. | top
Curriculum Support
top
|