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www.dogsonline.co.uk
Everyone knows we're a nation of dog lovers, so here's the
perfect site for the puppy-lover in all of us. Dogs online is an all-encompassing resource with nationwide information on kennels, breeders, shows, dog-friendly hotel accommodation, dog clubs and more. There's even a Lost and Found section, a Puppy Wanted section and, of course, an all-important Puppy Finder to help you locate the dog of your dreams.
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www.bigsave.com
If you're looking for that special gift, Bigsave is a shopping site stacked with big brand goods at keen prices. It's arranged like a department store, with everything from books to DIY, mobile phones to vitamins, jewellery to motor insurance. Avoid the Gadgets section if you're prone to impulse buying!
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www.artland.co.uk
Following in the brushstrokes of Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali comes this unique website, designed to help any budding brush-wielder. By submitting a few of your masterpieces, Artland will construct your own web page and include it on its own site for the world to see, completely free.
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www.joyofindia.com/411/
india411.htm
This portal page is a great way to find links to all things Indian. Containing categories such as food, religion and Bollywood, the site features 10 of the best web pages from each area. As well as serving the Indian community, others may find it a useful, educational resource.
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www.chandra.harvard.edu
This space-inspired website is your gateway to the hot world of black holes, exploding stars and Galaxy clusters. The site's curators are none other than the NASA boffins untangling some of the deepest mysteries in the universe. It also features picture galleries and a daily news service.
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www.questacon.edu.au/index.html
Finding an enlightening site on the web can sometimes be a rarity but this Australian learning tool will change all that. Its mission is to explain how science and technology is important to our lives by using everyday practical examples. The online fun zone has puzzles, activities and technological experiments.
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www.penguinclassics.com
This self-entitled "largest online resource" is dedicated to the world's classic literature. Holding more than 1,600 titles, essays and education resources, the site features pieces from the earliest creation myths to the masterpieces of the 20th century. Also featured are online discussions, trivia and a classic screensaver.
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Paternal pages
Ever since President Calvin Coolidge invented Fathers Day in 1924, dads across the globe have been inundated with tacky ties, caustic cologne and the odd pair of socks. A quick scan of the net provided us with these sites to remind us that Fathers Day is just around the corner (18 June, if you've forgotten!).
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www.cardmaster.com/Fathers-Day
A last-minute virtual card could be your saving grace to a potentially disgruntled father. Accessing this site allows you to choose from an array of cards, create your own unique message and send it electronic style. If you're the sentimental type, then a choice of background music can be selected to arrive with the card.
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www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/
father/dad.htm
For younger children who may want to get involved in the custom of Fathers Day, this site provides a whole host of activities to do just that. Other than being able to make a virtual Fathers Day tie; there are screensavers to download, colouring pages to visit and online games to play. A neat feature is the pledge area, where kids can make a Fathers Day promise to their dads.
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www.agirlsworld.com/amy/
pajama/fathersday/index.html
Aimed at the female fellowship, this web page provides an election for the bravest, coolest or funniest dad on the web. The "brag about your dad" contest is open for women of the world to gloat about how good, entertaining or courageous their dad is. The competition closes on 11 June, so get writing.
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http://wilstar.com/holidays/
fathers.htm
This basic, but interesting Fathers Day tribute page
has been designed to provide a fundamental understanding to how, why and when we celebrate this annual tradition. A brief history explains how the day came about and a collection of quotes raises a few laughs or tears, depending on whether it's your day we're celebrating!
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