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The internet is an amazing new development in the history of media and communications. In the very brief time since its inception it has transformed the way the world interacts. By allowing everyone with the means to reach anyone in the world who is online, whole new sociological phenomena are developing, even as you read this. And as internet technologies are created and honed, each website has the potential to act as a newspaper, magazine, radio station and even television station and movie theater. And that's only the beginning.

The internet is a kind of jungle filled with exotic and beautiful forms, yes, but also replete with dangers, traps and quicksand. It is difficult for the uninitated, and even the experienced user to navigate though its labyrinthine path with ease, and all too easy to get snared by unscrupulous predators or technological pitfalls.

Therefore, Webaissance would like to offer a rudimentary Guide to the Internet to assist eveyone from first time users, to experienced surfers, in navigating through the internet jungle.

technical resources
  wired
The latest in the world of high tech and current events
  cnet
A central resource for technical news, reviews, downloads and comparisons
  Viruslist.com blog
The latest viruses and malicious code to watch out for
  Symantec Security Reponse
Symantec's comprehensive list of all viruses to watch out for
  godaddy
very economical and no-nonsense domain name registrar, based in Arizona
  hoaxbusters index
A list of internet hoaxes to beware of.
  An Atlas of Cyberspaces - Geographic
'Mapping Cyberspace Using Geographic Metaphors'
  http://www.nationalacademies.org/
The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor.
search engines
  google
The preeminent search engine on the internet
  yahoo
The granddaddy of web search engines / portals
  SearchEngineWatch.com
Analysis of search engines
  Open Directory Project
"The largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web"
news
  google news
Google's convenient compendium of most major news outlets
  Worldnews.com
News from a global perspective - culled from various sources
  CommonDreams.org
"Breaking News and Views for the Progressive Community"
  CNN
Online version of Cable News Network
fun stuff
  artmetic
Very nice computer generated designs
  Orisinal
Very cute flash games by Ferry Halim
  Sodaplay
Virtual moving creatures and toys, built in Java applets
  Pixie pit scrabble
Very cool online scrabble site - you will be emailed when it`s your turn
  Tim Sailer`s Anagram builder
Very cool anagram site. You`ll be amazed what comes out. Try United States of America
reference
  wikipedia
An international encyclopedia which anyone can edit
  Infoplease
Online version of the popular almanac
  Encyclopedia Brittanica
Online version of this famous encyclopedia
  Dictionary.com
Online Dictionary and Thesaurus
  NationalGeographic.com maps
Natural Geographic`s fabulous map site
health
  New 2005 US Dietary Guideline
"Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages within and among the basic food groups while choosing foods that limit the intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol."
  BanTransFats.com
McDonald's has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit over artery-clogging trans fats in its cooking oils, the company said Friday.
  Whole Health MD
WholeHealthMD's goal is to empower consumers to take a proactive approach to their own wellness.
world betterment
  The United Nations
United Nations. It's your world.
  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 世界人权宣言
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
  Amnesty International


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