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You don't have to look far and wide for freebies on the Web. Many Web sites are eager to send you free samples, offer printable coupons, feature banner advertisements offering free stuff and even provide a myriad of free services and tools. CONTESTS There are thousands of contests floating around the Internet. The prizes range from free pizza to an exotic vacation. There are sites that compile lists of contests so you can try your luck for hours. You'll have to enter your name and other information on a form and join the rest of the online contestants eagerly waiting for their ship - or their pizza - to come in. FREE SAMPLES Some sites specialize in offering you free samples of just about anything. Free products, from pantyhose to pet food, can be yours just by filling out a form SERVICES Here's where it gets fun. There are a wealth of sites and services that can save you valuable time and effort. Here are some of the free services offered on the Web: Get maps and directions Send electronic greeting cards Plan an entire party Read newspapers, magazines, even books Take care of your finances Get free software Make travel and hotel reservations Get something translated into English (or Esperanto! for that matter!) Get help with homework print this lesson | back to lesson main page Go ahead! Enter the Oprah Goes Online Sweepstakes to win a free Hewlett-Packard computer.