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The Wide World of Weird Sports
By Tim Connolly
It's summertime in North America, but if your heart yearns for a more exotic sporting life than can be found in bats, beer, and ballpark dogs—the Web is ready to help. Start clicking and you'll find an online world rich in unusual sporting traditions. No foam fingers required...

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Phishing Gone
by Robert Levy

Fake (or "Phisher") emails and Web sites are the scam of the year for Internet lowlifes who want to get their hands on your credit card numbers. And as those lowlifes get more sneaky and underhanded, it's not just fools who are soon parted from their money.

If you're not sure which emails and Web sites are legit and which aren't, you're not alone. But you're not helpless either. By learning some practical tips, and installing EarthLink ScamBlocker, you can go a long way to protecting yourself.

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Game: Ravenhearst — Windows
Whodunnit?
In Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst, you get to take on the role of Master Detective to search through 32 rooms in the Ravenhearst Manor for cleverly hidden clues. The found diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the history of this unsettling place, yet pages are missing. If you unlock secrets held within Ravenhearst, youl unlock the mystery within!
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Centennia Historical Atlas — Mac
Been there, done that!
CENTENNIA is a map-based guide to the history of Europe and the Middle East from the beginning of the 11th century to the present. It is a dynamic, animated historical atlas including over 9,000 border changes. Load it and learn!
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Cats in Sinks
Enjoying the ceramic hammock
Who can resist a kitty in a sink? And no, that's not the name of a treat at Hot Dog on a Stick. This site features hundreds of photos of furry felines lounging in sinks and basins, in all their idle glory. You can even share your own photos.
Sufferin' succotash
 
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Run the Planet
Don't forget to stretch
A wealth of information for runners, joggers, and walkers. If you're traveling and need to find a path for your morning jog, want some tips on a buying a good treadmill, or maybe you're looking for a new 10K run—find it here, plus training tips and more.
Runner's high in the Himalayas...

Space Tourism Society
Dibs on the window seat!
Can't you just picture it: You're lounging on the veranda of your hotel room, cool cocktail in hand—and serenely overlooking the moons of Jupiter. Sounds nutty, too far in the future? These folks don't think so. Now you can really get away from it all!
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Fast Food Calorie Counter
These fries have how much?!
Sure, we all do it. Late for work, short lunch with errands, or you just had to satisfy that triple-patty craving. The rationalizations run into the millions. And, sadly, so do some of the calories.
Hold the...everything

Car Buying Tips
Vital information
This is the kind of information and guidance you can't get enough of. Never mind the obstacle of sleazy used car salesmen, buying any kind of car today is a complicated process. Emissions, hybrids, payment structures...cup holders.
Oh, and kick the tires

Computer Dictionary
Speak Geek!
Even everyday people with triple-digit IQs sometimes have difficulty navigating the weird verbiage that comes with computing and surfing the Net. It's not cheating—it's getting educated. Check out this easy-to-use Computer Dictionary.
Geek n 1 : everyone else...


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