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Some spiffy websites to check out
By Times staff and wires
Published November 13, 2006
redcross.org It has been aiding America for more than 100 years. See this site for more on the Red Cross, disaster preparation tips, donation info, articles and chapter links. salmonsafe.org See what's being done to save salmon habitat at this group's site, which has history, a farm guide, links and donation information. clooneynetwork.com His Hollywood "roots" include an actor cousin and a singing aunt. Read more about George Clooney at this fan site, which has a bio, articles, gallery and related links. eyeway.org Read how one group is aiding the vision-impaired at this site, which has eye disease news, events and personality profiles. teausa.com If you don't know Assam from Oolong, log on here for a tea glossary, a tea test, leaf-reading tips and related events. uscranberries.com Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Visit here for cranberry history, growing facts and recipes like cranberry coffee cake. usmillsinc.com This firm produced America's first raisin bran. Read more at this company site, which has history, cereal product profiles and recipes like crisp macaroons. climbing.com Dust off those boots and drop into this rock climber's site for photos, news, shopping and tech tips. organicprairie.com Visit here for a look at organic meats and poultry, a vendor finder and recipes like stuffed Tuscany burgers. iceculinary.com Foodies and future chefs can visit here for shopping, a class guide, news and food-related events. Top electronics stores Here are the top 10 walk-in electronics stores, as rated by Consumer Reports readers, and their overall score out of 100: 1. Local independents 89 2. Costco 88 3. Ritz Camera 87 4 Tweeter 87 5. Ultimate Electronics 86 6. H.H. Gregg 84 7. B.J.'s Wholesale 83 Office Depot 83 Sam's Club 83 Staples 83 Video game rentals for week The week's top video game rentals by revenue, with platform, as ranked by Rentrak Home Video Essentials/Video Business Online: 1. Scarface: The World Is Yours (Ps2) 2. Madden NFL 07 (Ps2) 3. Bully (Ps2) 4. Splinter Cell: Double Agent (X360) 5. Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Ps2) 6. NCAA Football 07 (Ps2) 7. New Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (X360) 8. Destroy All Humans 2 (Ps2) 9. Scarface: The World Is Yours (Xbox) 10. Justice League Heroes (Ps2)
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