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English... what more can you say?

English is the dominant international language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, and diplomacy and also on the Internet.

Where to buy gift baskets online?

Internet Retailer magazine makes a list of the Top 50 Retailing Websites. We're checking them out one by one, the first to jump out is GiftBaskets.com Inc
You have to hand it to them, no matter if it's a grandkid's birthday or a valentine day surprise, gift baskets rule.

Now, till April 30, Gift Baskets.com is discounting shipping on overnight Gift Basket Emergency delivery!

What is the worst computer virus ever?

The "Love Hurts" virus hit in spring 2000 and infected affected millions of computers and caused more damage than any other computer virus to date. Users were infected via e-mail, through Internet chat systems, and through other shared file systems. The worm sent copies of itself via Microsoft Outlook's address book entries. The mail included an executable file attachment with the e-mail subject line, "ILOVEYOU." The worm had the ability to overwrite several types of files, including .gif and .jpg files. It modified the Internet Explorer start page and changed Registry keys. It also moved other files and hid MP3 files on affected systems. Visit Symantec's Security Response for instructions on how to remove LoveLetter.

Who invented the World Wide Web?

British scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN in Switzerland.