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Some spiffy web sites to check out

By TIMES WIRES
Published December 11, 2006

kidscanmake adifference.org

See how the young - and not-so-young - can change the world at this site, which has hunger facts, a quiz, related resources and a newsletter.

pomegranates.org

These seedy treats first came to California about 200 years ago. Read more about pomegranates at this site, which offers history, an eating guide and recipes like sticky red wings.

wildflower.org

Take a virtual tour of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at this site, which has a gallery, articles, events and an "Ask the Expert" feature.

piggybankworld.com

Piggy bank fans can go "hog" wild at this site, which offers shopping, bank lore and a passel of bank and money-related links.

pcaw.com

It's the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. Read more on prostate cancer at this site, which has a symptom guide, stats, donation info and treatment options.

americasblood.org

Get the facts on blood donation at this site, which includes news, links, donor requirements and more.

thebutterflysite.com

Bring a bit of spring to your home with a visit to this site, which has butterfly fun facts, shopping, activities and related links.

toothwoman.net

Brush up on dental hygiene how-tos with a visit to this site, which has oral care basics, emergency tips, news and a clinic guide.

molasses.ca

What is a puncheon? Find out at this company site, which has molasses history, shopping, recipes and downloadables.

kellerscreamery.com

Get a better look at butter at this site, which has brand profiles, recipes, a company history and product links.

Top Yahoo searches

Here are the top search terms on Yahoo for 2006:

1. Britney Spears

2. WWE

3. Shakira

4. Jessica Simpson

5. Paris Hilton

6. American Idol

7. Beyonce Knowles

8. Chris Brown

9. Pamela Anderson

10. Lindsay Lohan

Top video games

The top video games, as rated by GameSpot, with platform:

1. Gears of War (XBox360)

2. Tekken: Dark Resurrection (PSP)

3. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas (X360)

4. Yoshi's Island DS (DS)

5. Final Fantasy XII (PS2)

6. GTR 2 (PC)

7. Okami (PS2)

8. Company of Heroes (PC)

9. Elite Beat Agents (DS)

10. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (WII)

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