How to search the internet

Look for an engine's advanced search options. Especially figure out how to invoke phrases.

General Search engines

Alta Vista: To wade in references of all kind. Check out their advanced query.
Galaxy: To search subject areas.
Yahoo: To again search by subject.
Argus Clearinghouse: To search by subject.
Internet Public Library: To address reference questions.
Metacrawler: To search other search engine's database.
Hytelnet: To find telnet address of a library catalog.
Liszt: To browse internet mailing lists.
DejaNews: To search news.
Lycos: To search by keyword.
The Whole Internet Catalog

Other important information resources

The Economist
CNN: world news
CNN: US news
FAQ: to find a FAQ by newsgroup.
Exploring the Internet:
MapQuest to find the optimal route do your destination.
Britannica: to find an entry in the Encyclopaedia Britanica.
Amazon bookstore.

Email address search engines

WhoWhere: To find an email address.
2nd Email address search engine.
3rd Email address search engine.
4th Email address search engine.
5th Email address search engine (complicated).