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I have to admit that I’m an e-mail addict. Not only has it become an indispensable business tool, but e-mail is also a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family. Of course, e-mail has its downside, too. Each morning when I download my messages, I have over one hundred new ones, not to mention the steady stream that piles up during the day. This week, we pass along tips for managing your Inbox: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/66manage.htm

In the CoolTools department, we feature a site for anyone interested in buy or selling a house or just checking prices across the U.S. Get the details at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Some pushy software programs think they can just start up and take over your desktop. What a nerve! This week, technology wizard Larry Magid rails against the worst offenders. Hopefully his words won’t fall on the deaf ears of software companies: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

For centuries, many Asian cultures have valued tea for its ability to unify body and mind. Elaborate ceremonies infuse a sense of harmony and well being in the practitioner. To learn about these elegant, ancient rituals take our Tea Ceremonies Web Tour: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

Know someone new to the Net? "The Portable Learn the Net" is an economical way--just US $9.95--to get everyone connected. To learn more and order online, go to: http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm.

"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week:" http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tenthings.htm

1. Improve your vocabulary: http://www.vocabulary.com/

2. Interact with the TundraCam: http://tundracam.colorado.edu/

3. Tour Rembrandt's studio: http://www.rembrandthuis.nl/index_eng.html

4. Create your own radio documentary: http://www.soundportraits.org/education/how_to_record/

5. Take a culinary journey through China: http://library.thinkquest.org/C004204/

6. Explore the origins of the mighty Mac: http://library.stanford.edu/mac/index.html

7. Make your own potpourri: http://www.learn2.com/05/0559/0559.asp

8. Learn about espionage in ancient Rome: http://www.thehistorynet.com/MHQ/articles/2000/autumn003_1text.htm

9. Preview the Sundance Film Festival: http://www.sundance.org/filmguide/film_guide.html

10. Sink your teeth into a history of chewing gum: http://www.wholepop.com/features/chewing_gum/index.htm

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Today, America celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose great courage, convictions and vision changed the course of American history. His inspiring words in support of civil rights still reverberate across America and around the world. For an in-depth look at his life, visit the Seattle Times at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/ , where you can view a timeline and listen to excerpts from his famous speeches.

King’s photos frequently appeared in Life Magazine. A selection of some of the most memorable images can be seen at http://www.lifemag.com/Life/mlk/mlkpics.html .

Take a virtual tour through Sweet Auburn, Kings’ childhood neighborhood in Atlanta, courtesy of CNN: http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/9801/king/

Finally, Stanford University is home to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project. Many fascinating documents, including the text of the "I Have a Dream" speech are available at the site: http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/

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