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Every cloud has a silver lining, right? One benefit of the economic downturn is that the prices of computers have plummeted, igniting a price war among purveyor of PCs. If you’re contemplating getting a new one, you can find some great deals. Learn what to look for and who has the best buys: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

The unparalleled beauty of America’s National Parks has made them popular destinations for millions. With dozens of destinations stretching from the Alaskan wilderness to the underwater trails of the Caribbean, how do you decide which one to visit? This week’s Web Tour presents a guide to the parks and all they have to offer: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

In recent years, exotic cocktails have made a comeback. But unless you’ve gone to bartending school, mixing a Beachcomber, Bikini or Blue Lagoon can be a real challenge. Thanks to the folks at FoodMad.com, you can now learn the ingredients of these and other intoxicating drinks: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

In case you missed it last week, discover the pleasures of private chats with instant messaging: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/32im.htm

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

1. Buy property on the moon: http://www.lunarembassy.com/lunar/index_e.shtml

2. See the world at night: http://www.cs.hut.fi/~mox/world-at-night/

3. Take a yoga class: http://www.yogaclass.com/central.html

4. Twist a balloon sculpture: http://www.balloonhq.com/faq/twists_101.html

5. Attract butterflies to your garden: http://butterflywebsite.com/Articles/websourced/bgarden.html

6. Discover the history of Jell-O: http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story011.htm

7. Page through illuminated manuscripts: http://www.leavesofgold.org/

8. Stroll the aisles of supermarket history: http://www.groceteria.net/stores/index.html

9. Learn about Valerie, a domestic android: http://www.androidworld.com/prod19.htm

10. Visit an exhibition of early American paintings: http://www.worcesterart.org/Collection/Early_American/timeline.html

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