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Get More School Information With Rate My Teacher
One of the best ways to find out about a school is other parents. Rate My Teacher is a site that both parents and kids can use to find out the inside information about both schools and instructors.

Google Scholar
What is Google Scholar, and what in the world can you do with it? Find out more about Google Scholar.

Online Map
Whether you're planning a road trip or just want to practice your geography skills, there are plenty of great online maps on the Web.

How to Use Pandora
Pandora is one of the most useful sites on the Web today. It's your very own radio station - and you control what music shows up. Find out how to use Pandora, and how to customize it to play your favorite tunes.

Digg Tools
While Digg does have a couple of fun tools to play with, the best ones exist elsewhere on the Web. Read more to find more Digg tools.

Mapquest Road Trip Planner
MapQuest has added a new useful feature that allows you to plan a road trip with multiple stops.

Find Government Information with Clusty
Find out how to use Clusty to find government information on the Web.

Find a Synonym with Ask.com
Ask.com has one of the most comprehensive synonym finders on the Web today. Find out how to find a synonym with Ask.com.

Getting Started with Technorati
Find out how to get started with Technorati: signing up, claiming your blog, and tagging.

Digg
Digg is a social bookmarking phenomenon that has grown wildly in popularity ever since its inception. Find out more about Digg, and how to use it to submit stories or find stories.

Technorati Search Tips
Technorati is a great resource to use for searching the Web as it's updated. Find out how to search Technorati better.

Find Mailing Lists on the Web
Find a mailing list that fits your interests on the Web.

Free MIDI Files
Want to find free MIDI files to use as background music for your Web site? I've found a few sites that have plenty of free MIDI files for you.

Google Zeitgeist
Learn about Google Zeitgeist, a great way to see what other people all over the world are searching for.

Google Desktop Search Commands
There are a few Google Desktop search commands you can use as shortcuts to search your files.

Free Desktop Themes
Tired of that boring old desktop? Here's my roundup of the best free desktop themes on the Web.

International Search Engines
Search all over the world through the eyes of international seach engines.

The Best Freeware Downloads on the Web
There are plenty of great freeware downloads on the Web; find out what the best freeware downloads sites are.

Craigslist
Craigslist is one of my absolute favorite sites on the web for finding something I need and selling something I don't. Find out more about Craigslist.

World Time Zones
Find out what time it is in every time zone in the world with the help of the World Wide Web.

Anonymous Surfing with BugmeNot.com
If you're as tired as I am of sites forcing you to go through registration just to view their content, than BugMeNot is for you. It enables you to register for sites using fake information so your surfing experience is as anonymous as possible.

Find an Instant Messenger Client
Using the Web to talk instantly in real-time is possible with instant messenger clients. Here are a few of the best instant messenger programs on the Web.

Fun Quizzes on the Web
Sure, the Web helps you get lots of stuff done, but you can also use it to find and take some pretty fun quizzes. Here are just a few fun quizzes on the Web.

Yahoo Widget Engine
Find widgets for any occasion with the Yahoo Widget Engine.

Google's I'm Feeling Lucky Button
Are you feeling lucky? Find out what the Google I'm Feeling Lucky button is all about.

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