Web Resources:
Travel
Turkish Airlines Direct flights to Istanbul from San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Washington D.C. 

Government/Visa Services
Washington D.C. Embassy Information about all Turkish Government related topics and inquires.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official site for Turkish foreign affairs.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Information about various visas and U.S.citizenship

Education
Khan Academy
Free self teaching videos on various topics for adults and kids. Endorsed by Bill Gates and educators.

TED Videos  TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.