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Buzz
Yahoo
Staying up to the minute on breaking news is vital in
many industries. At the very least, knowing the top news stories can help
you have a ready topic for discussion among your colleagues around the water
cooler. Buzz at Yahoo offers a unique resource of articles, because readers
"buzz up" the articles that interest them most. You can personalize your
news experience, buzz up stories of your own or even search by categories,
such as Business, Entertainment and Science and Technology. |
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Chowhound
Love good food? Want to impress a client with your
knowledge of his favorite recipe? Chowhound is great for those who love food
and information about food. You'll also find information on restaurants and bars. Not all locations are covered, but if you don't
find info on the area you are searching for, take it to the community boards
for tips from other chowhounds. |
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Encyclopedia of Life
The goal of this site is to have an
"electronic page for each species of life". This is a good resource both for
the entertainment value and to find information on specific animals. This
information can often be used in presentations and speeches to drive home a
point. The feature area takes a look at a different plant or animal and upcoming events page lists scientific meetings around the globe. |
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FitDay.com
If you're trying to lose weight, get fit or stay fit, then you have likely
heard of this handy site that allows users to track weight, exercise and
food intake for free. Set goals and see how far you've come by creating
graphs. You'll also find a nice selection of fitness articles on topics such as endurance strength training,
strengthening core abs and the benefits of speed training. |
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Grammar Slammer
Whether you write letters on a regular basis,
prepare reports or just want to be sure your notes to your boss have stellar
grammar, this site can help. Grammar Slammer covers common grammar questions
as well as more obscure ones. Learn when to capitalize, punctuation (commas and hyphens are often confusing) and get tips on how
to fix common errors in writing. |
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Kayak.com
Whether you're planning a business trip or your two week vacation, Kayak is
a great place to start. Compare air fare among companies, hotel costs, read
reviews and even make reservations. It is often best to go ahead and reserve
plane tickets and hotel rooms through the national chain, but Kayak gives
you the information to help you choose. Kayak is now available for iPhone too! |
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Pandora
Music site that allows you to create a web-based playlist. You'll basically
choose radio stations (albeit online) that play only the music you like. If
your company allows you to listen to music while at work, then this will be
a vital resource for you. Registration is free and necessary to have Pandora save all your
favorites. There are many different genre stations, including Bluegrass,
Country, Rock, Pop, Oldies and even Jazz. |
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The Quotations Page
Need a great quote to include in your
report, speech or as a signature to your e-mails? This site offers quotes
from many famous people. Search by name or by keyword. You can also get quotes of the day for a variety. Random quotes come from a wide variety of sources and can be serious,
funny or downright strange. Another interesting feature of this site is the Word of the Day, which can help build your vocabulary. |
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Yelp
A news site that covers just about any topic you can imagine. Grabs the best
information from the web and summarizes it. If you don't have a lot of time
to search for articles, this site can speed up the process. You'll also find
reviews for shopping and restaurants. You can also write reviews of your own to add to the site.
You can even create a Yelp profile and chat with other Yelpers. |
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YouTube
Need to know how to fix the squeaky chair in your
office? Want to impress a business associate by knowing how to mix his
favorite cocktail? YouTube has a video showing how to do just about anything
you could imagine. Sometimes, YouTube is just great for entertainment too.
If you need to kill some time on a break, you might enjoy watching funny cat videos. |
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