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About.com Introduces 7 New `Sites' to Offer Practical Information on Topics Ranging from Business Law/Taxes to Middle Eastern Food.


NEW YORK New York, state, United States
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 -- Web users will now have even more practical solutions and information at their fingertips when they visit About.com, the top 10 site and largest publisher of original content on the Web. Throughout January and February, About.com has added several special interest sites to its already rich offerings that span a network of 500 sites and 57,000 topics.

About.com, the Web site for practical solutions to everyday problems, has over 500 experts or "Guides" who share their passions, actionable information and advice.

The new sites' Guides will provide resources, insight and perspective on all aspects of their topics. The sites include:

--Business Law/Taxes http://biztaxlaw.about.com - Mark Minassian's site is designed for people who dream of owning their own companies. It is his goal to provide the best advice possible to help you start, manage and grow your business.

--TV Dramas http://tvdramas.about.com - Rachel Thomas is dedicated to helping readers find a wealth of information about all their favorite television shows. The TV Dramas site will be the last word in television information and first place you visit online.

--Latin Music http://latinmusic.about.com - Tijana Ilich will recommend music for your every mood, whether it's a Son for when you're sad, a Bolero bolero (bəlâr`ō), national dance of Spain, introduced c.1780 by Sebastian Zerezo, or Cerezo. Of Moroccan origin, it resembles the fandango.  that expresses your feelings exactly or a Salsa for when you're ready to kick up your heels.

--Middle Eastern Food http://mideastfood.about.com - Saad Fayed is a restaurateur with an avid interest in preparing Middle Eastern cuisine The term Middle Eastern cuisine refers to the various cuisines of the Middle East. Despite their similarities, there are considerable differences in climate and culture, so that the term is not particularly useful. . If you are a beginner or have been cooking Middle Eastern dishes for years, you will find this site to be a refreshing, simple approach to cooking.

--Los Angeles for Visitors http://golosangeles.about.com - Kayte Deioma will give you insider tips on what to see and do in Los Angeles. Whether you're looking for Looking for

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, or a laid-back beach vacation, she will point you in the right direction.

--Northwestern US for Visitors http://gonw.about.com - Angela Brown was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and will make recommendations for readers with all types of interests.

--World News http://worldnews.about.com - Jennifer Brea will be your starting point for information on the most significant global issues and current events of our time, always bringing you diverse perspectives from journalists, experts, opinion leaders and ordinary people from around the world.

Guides on these topics will offer About.com users an informed perspective, speaking with authority, personal experience and real field knowledge. For instance, Mark Minassian, the About.com Guide to Business Law/Taxes, says, "Having worked with business owners in many different industries, I can provide you with advice and commentary on real-life tax, accounting and other business issues that I encounter on a daily basis."

"We are pleased to welcome these new Guides to About.com," said Mike Daecher, Senior Vice President, Content and Guide Operations. "Like all of our Guides, they will strive to offer the voice-of-reason, providing answers to a question, solving a problem, or teaching something new. We look forward to learning from them!"

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