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Strengths of the Web

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Go with the strengths of the public web
  • quick facts and statistics
  • information on colleges, museums, organizations, or companies
  • very current information for news, sports, weather, stock quotes
  • information on well-known events and individuals
  • online job postings, shopping, auctions, or travel services
  • opinions on a topic

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