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Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Google, much more than you asked for

Who uses Google? I use Google. It's the only search engine I use. I don't know if you realize how big Google is... not the search engine, but the capabilities of it. For instance, did you know that Google can help you decipher that ebonic phrase that generally follows, "Welcome to McDonalds"? Can't decide where you should buy your next Harry Potter book? Check out Froogle, a site that only searches retailers. Listed below are a few other services that you probably don't know Google offers:

Google Print: search books that have been scanned.
Google Images: search for any image imaginable on the web...
Google Maps: if you need a definition, stop reading. (try clicking the 'satellite' and 'hybrid' buttons at the top right of the map!)
Google Sets: this creates sets of like things from a few that you type in... try it with bands, brands, tv shows, etc.
Google Blog Search: Searches the text in all blogs. Go ahead, try it... see if anybody has blogged about you.

Looking for more? Check it all out here.

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