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New to the Web? An expert surf-a-holic? Wherever you're at, the following sites have widespread appeal and utility.
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10 REALLY USEFUL SITES PLUS 1
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CNN
http://cnn.com
Almost everything CNN shows can be found here, including audio and video clips. Desktop Headline link lets you get the news while you explore other sites.
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INTERNET TRAVEL NETWORK
http://www.itn.net
Make reservations, keep track of deals, get travel tips, check out destinations, swap stories with other travelers......maybe more fun than actually going somewhere!
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DOWNLOAD.COM www.download.com
Software, shareware, utilities - download it here. Track products with site search engine.
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MICROSOFT www.mircrosoft.com
Sooner or later, you gotta visit the King. Good for fixes and patches, free downloads and lots of tech support.
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ENCYCLOPEDIA.COM www.encyclopedia.com
Find any information you would find in a regular door stopper encyclopedia. Search by topic or click the book icon to search by letter. Uses Concise Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Third Edition. Check out the Library's premium site for more.
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ONELOOK DICTIONARIES www.onelook.com
Not very exciting to look at, but oh-so impressive. Its search engine encompasses over 300 dictionaries. You can look words up by definition, spelling or pronunciation. Browse specialized dictionaries and grammar sources, too.
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GO ASK ALICE www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Got a health program, but can't get off the computer long enough to see a doctor? Go ask Alice! A service of Columbia University, this site answers pretty much any questions related to phycical and mental wellness.
MAPQUEST www.mapquest.com
Lost? Find your way easily from here to there. This site gives you driving directions to and the exact locations of almost any address on planet Earth. MapStore feature lets you buy maps for everything from hikes to walking tours.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
www.nationalgeographic.com
The magazine that defined science and anthropology in print is doing the same in cyberspace. Pretty impressive and regularly updated with new features. Map Machines let you view physical and political maps; Collector Corner lets you buy and sell collectibles; and the NGS Library lets you learn about geography and other subjects. And ofcourse, the site has more than its share of stunning photography.
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