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Google Alerts

By Marziah Karch, About.com

Definition: Google Alerts are automatic messages generated when you request to be notified of new search or news result fitting your keyword criteria. Alerts can be generated for News, Web, News & Web, and Groups. Alerts are generally sent as email messages.

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