I have found it to be reliable and progressive, especially in the early days of search engine design. This is especially useful when first starting your search because many interesting sites have already been explored and listed for you. This tends to be a trend in search engines. Note that you can also do specific searches, as well. The New York Times offers the Cyber Times Navigator , a great resource for journalists new to the Web.
Registration is free and the benefits are worth the trouble.
Also, check out CEOExpress , offering a one-stop treasure chest of information for the busy executive. However, it is impossible for one site to offer the latest and most complete information in the most useful manner for all people. Therefore, specialized services have sprung up and given us some very effective sources. As you begin to actively seek information, the newsgroup message becomes an important, though an inglorious means to do so. They resemble bulletin boards in that users post messages, often seeking replies to questions or issues.