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Check out a digital collage of uplifting photos and stories spurred by the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The Tribute to American Spirit PhotoQuilt also invites you to share your own pictures and experiences.


The All Species Inventory describes itself as a grand scheme. And so it is — nothing less than an adventurous attempt to catalog ALL living creatures within the time span of one human generation.


Take some of the mystery out of the inner workings of official Washington with the help of the Almanac of American Politics. The online 2002 version includes such things as key votes, committee changes and election results.


If you have little or no interest in plunking down some money for a work of art, then drop by World Wide Arts Resources just for the love of it. Includes a daily Featured Artist Portfolio.


See for yourself why A.L.I.C.E. (Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity) wins a top prize among artificial intelligence engines. Point your mouse to the Features section in the right-hand column to have an artificial conversation.



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E-Briefing
 
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Site lets Net users play Hollywood Stock Exchange.

 

'Mousetraps' deluge Web surfers.

 

Blogs capture personal stories of tragedy.

 

AOL says cookies will improve user experience.

 
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The dangers of blindly surfing the Web.
 
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Useful Site  

Pick up a new factoid, each and every day.

 
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Few facts, but always right on the money.

 
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