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Help a friend or family member go online with our friendly guidebook, "The Portable Learn the Net." It’s 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 .

With the summer just a few months away, I’ve started to plan a vacation. Like just about everyone else, I’m not inclined to splurge this year, which is all the more reason to search out hotels and airfare deals on the Web. Find out how you can save time and money online before you hit the road: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/61travel.htm

Hardly a day goes by that don’t I encounter some terminology that causes me to scratch my head. If you’re like me, perplexed by phrases such as "nerd bird" and "data hygiene," then check out this week’s CoolTool site. At Word Spy you’ll discover the definition of these and hundreds of other terms that have found their way into print: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Let’s face it, a PC is an extraordinarily complex machine. To novices, mastering a PC can be a frustrating experience, but with the right attitude, it doesn’t have to be. What’s the right attitude? Personal technology writer Larry Magid offers his insight: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm .

Our Web this week focuses on African American history. Read some of the fascinating stories that illuminate the unique contributions made by African Americans: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

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

1. Become inspired: http://www.inspirationpeak.com/

2. Make a topiary: http://www.greenpiecewireart.com/topiarytutorial2.htm

3. Eat some delicious road food: http://www.roadfood.com/

4. Find the perfect hike: http://www.onedayhikes.com/

5. Ride the great subways of the world: http://www.subwaynavigator.com/

6. Perfect your rubber band shooting: http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/morganbolt/index.html?mtbrand=AOL_US

7.Explore the encyclopedia of world mythology: http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/

8. Keep your distance from poisonous plants and animals: http://library.thinkquest.org/C007974/

9. Shake it up with the latest earthquake reports: http://wwwneic.cr.usgs.gov/neis/

10. Take a language immersion vacation: http://www.traveldish.com/features/getsmart/language%20immersion.htm

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