As college students, one of our first options for a search engine is usually Google. Doing this project helped me realize that there are other search engines out there other than Google, and some of them are made for particular things.
Blog Lines: This search engine seems rather appropriate for this class. Bloglines is a fast and easy way to keep track of your favorite blogs and websites. You can customize and organize your dashboard in any way you would like. Bloglines gives your the latest news on any subject you are interested in.
Craig's List: Craigslist is a common search engine that most of us have heard of. On Craigslist, people can post things they are trying to sell and those interested can talk with the seller and buy their items. You can sell anything from animals to cars on Craigslist. There is also a section where jobs are posted for those looking for employment.
Monster: This is a search engine for anyone looking for a job. On Monster, you can enter the type of job you are interested in finding as well as a particular company you would like to work for. You can also post your resume so that any companies that are hiring can find you as well.
Map Quest: Mapquest is another search engine that most of us are famaliar with.Mapquest is useful for pretty much anyone. Whether you enjoy traveling long distances or if you just need directions to your friend's house. Mapquest can give you the directions you need.
Nextag: NexTag is helpful for online shopping addicts like myself. Before buying something online, NexTag will compare many online sites to see who has the best offer for you before you purchase your item. It also shows you what popular items others are interested in buying.
News Lookup: NewsLookup shows all of the latest news around the world. When you first enter the search engine, you can choose from different topics of news that you would like to search. There is also an option to search by type of person, celebrities, government officials, etc. This is helpful for anyone who wants to stay on top of the latest news, but may only be interested in a few different topics.
WebMD: WebMD is the most common health portal in the US. WebMD offers health information, symptom checklists, and also a place to store personal medical and health information. WebMD is useful for anyone. There is a list of health conditions right when you open the website, and the links tell you all about them. There is even a link dealing with keeping your pets healthy.
WolframAlpha: This search engine is perfect for helping you with all problems related to math, therefore it is useful for anyone who needs it. It can help you convert time zones around the world, units and measurements, and even just complete ordinary math problems that you may need help solving.
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