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What is the URL?
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is an address that specifies the location of a file on the Internet
Look closely at the site's URL—specifically the Domain – the last segment of the "root" of the URL
For example, in the address www.archives.gov, the domain, also known as the extension is .gov
Sometimes, the domain/extension can provide clues about the source of the site you are viewing
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Some Common Domain/ExtensionsEXTENSIONS SOURCE
.biz Commercial institution
.com Commercial business or personal Web site
.edu Educational institution
.gov Government agency
.int International institution
.net Commercial institution
.mil Military
.org Organization (usually, though not always nonprofit)
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Here is a Typical Google Search
Enter your search term:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Select one of the websites listed:
Martin Luther King Jr.- A True Historical Examination
The truth about Martin Luther King: Includes historical trivia, articles and pictures. A valuable resource for teachers and students alike.www.martinlutherking.org/
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Find Out Who Owns This Website
Search Betterwhois.com
Enter website address, click “search,” and see results http://www.betterwhois.com/
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Registrant Name Information
Registrant Name: Don Black Registrant Organization: Stormfront Inc Registrant Street1: PO Box 6637 Registrant City: West Palm Beach Registrant State/Province: FL Registrant Postal Code: 33405 Registrant Country: US Registrant Phone: +1.5618330030 Registrant FAX: +1.5618200051 Registrant Email: [email protected]
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Google Registrant Name
Type “Stormfront Organization”
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Stormfront Organization
http://www.stormfront.org/forum/