December 5, 2005
Quick, I need a computer guy. Where can I find one?
That dilemma hits millions of folks who have computers, but who don't own a pocket protector or propeller beanie.
So what do you do? You go to today's FamilyFirst site: FindaComputerGuy.com!
What we have here is a nationwide organization... continue reading...
Tags: computer experts,
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removal of spyware,
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setting up a wireless network,
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t pay,
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walks December 4, 2005
Okay, it's late, and a deadline is approaching . . . what's a writer to do?
Well, he falls back on an old favorite site of his that has not been covered: Jump the Shark!
Today's FamilyFirst site is indeed Jump the Shark, and if you haven't heard of the concept, I'm surprised. Jumping the shark ... continue reading...
Tags: act of desperation,
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mary tyler moore,
mary tyler moore show,
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original music,
piscine carnivore,
puberty,
special guest star,
ted mcginley,
tyler moore show,
waterskis December 3, 2005
Gadgets � we love 'em! That's why today's FamilyFirst site pays homage to that most fascinating piece of human engineering: the gadget.
The site is called Engadget. It's a blog that provides reviews, news, and gossip about gadgets of all sorts.
For instance, at presstime, there was a review of the ... continue reading...
Tags: car washes,
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writeup December 1, 2005
Today at FamilyFirst, we celebrate those little bundles of joy that enrich our lives from time to time. I'm talking about babies, and today's site is The Shopping Mom's Guide to Baby Gifts.
When a new baby arrives, what to you give as a gift? Well, that's what this site i... continue reading...
Tags: baby gift,
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booties,
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diaper cake,
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disposable diapers,
free time,
hooded towels,
keepsake,
naming a star,
new parents,
people magazine,
pewter cup,
receiving blankets,
silver photo frame,
www gifts November 30, 2005
I've been a fan of History Channel since I first got it a few years ago. I love watching grainy footage of events that happened long ago. And while it's not the same as reading about it, I still feel like I have learned a great deal about historical events... continue reading...
Tags: andrew jackson,
biographies,
channel almanac,
electoral college,
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us presidents November 29, 2005
Today's FamilyFirst review is going to be short and sweet. That's because the site we are reviewing is likewise short and sweet.
It's called My French Picture Dictionary. Its premise is simple: learn French through seeing pictures of the items represented by the French words.
You ... continue reading...
Tags: ballon,
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latex,
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linguistics,
maurice chevalier,
navigation buttons,
premise,
sphere,
sums,
vowel,
word translations November 28, 2005
Today on FamilyFirst, we celebrate a sense of style.
Our site today is style.com, which is the online presence of Vouge and W magazines.
So what can you learn about style here? Well, for one, you can discern that gorgeousness never goes out of style. Clicking on the link by that name brings up a Fla... continue reading...
Tags: audrey hepburn,
candy pratts price,
digital slr camera,
dsc,
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flash presentation,
games music,
grace kelly,
looking in the mirror,
milan,
natural beauty,
nikon,
oil and water,
perfect gift,
r1,
s books,
sweet piece,
tom ford,
vouge,
water section November 27, 2005
Okay, Firefox rocks. We've already established that. But, it also doesn't do EVEYRTHING that IE does. For instance, it won't handle Windows Updates, right?
WRONG! That's where today's FamilyFirst site comes into play.
It's called WindizUpdate. You can update Windows through Firefox!
The first tim... continue reading...
Tags: activex control,
error detection,
latest version of internet explorer,
microsoft,
microsoft products,
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phone call,
rocks,
security issue,
security patches,
windizupdate,
windows updates,
windows versions November 26, 2005
Today, FamilyFirst concentrates on whooshing down a mountainside on a pair or fiberglass rails. That's right, it's winter, and skiing rules!
Our pick today is called OnTheSnow.com. It has everything that the skier needs to plan his trip, travel to his destination, and get lodging once he arrives... continue reading...
Tags: bedroom condominium,
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local writers,
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skiing in new england,
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storm activity,
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village at squaw,
village at squaw valley,
whiteface November 25, 2005
Today's FamilyFirst site takes us to Mars.
The Red Planet has intrigued mankind for much of his history. From Percival Lowell's alleged canals to the landing of unmanned probes, we just can't get enough of Mars.
This site, ExploreMarsNow.org, gives a possible peek at what Mars may be like i... continue reading...
Tags: canals,
earth gravity,
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fine detail,
firefox,
fishing trips,
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gripe,
international members,
little imagination,
mankind,
martian landscape,
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medical facility,
percival lowell,
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spokes,
unmanned probes,
virtual landscape