March 5, 2005 
One of the fond memories I have of my service in the Navy was the actual time at sea. There is an aura of being out in the middle of the ocean, completely out of sight of land. It really brought home the traditions and history of not just the navy, but of seafaring as well. Part of that tradi... continue reading...
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uss monitor March 4, 2005 
It was just over 100 years ago that two brothers made aviation history by flying a man-made aircraft just over 100 yards. Since that event, the aviation industry has grown to mammoth proportions, and our fascination with flying has increased proportionally. There have been milesto... continue reading...
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Travel March 3, 2005 
I was watching the Academy Awards from Hollywood the other night, and was surprised to see Clint Eastwood on the red carpet holding a small paper cutout of a man. I thought what is that all about? Well, a little Internet research later, and you have the subject of todays Fami... continue reading...
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writing letters March 2, 2005 
One of the most successful television mini-series of all times is entitled Shogun, and is based on the James Clavell's novel of medieval Japan. I remember watching it while waiting to be discharged from the Navy in Seattle when it was first shown. But that is another story. The Family First Site today cap... continue reading...
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virtual tour March 1, 2005 
We recently featured a site that used the Internet to spread local information outside of their geographic location. I called it acting locally, thinking globaly, and used it to show how much the Internet has changed our thinking and how we present ourselves. Today we look at an... continue reading...
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Just when I had thought I had seen everything that could be done on the Internet, I came across a site that not only rewards the webmaster, but the visitor as well. I'm not sure that I totally understand the concept, so why don't we both explore this Family First Site together, and see what... continue reading...
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Today�s site was one I had been thinking about for awhile (yes, I do occasionally plan ahead). But with events that have taken place in Floriday and Texas over the past week has spurred me to make it the Family First Site today. It is one that everyone ... continue reading...
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Back in the days before the Internet (yes, there was such a time), back before there were even computers, the major form of communication was the written and printed word. Books, magazines, newspapers all contributed to the spread ... continue reading...
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When President Jimmy Carter left the White House in 1981 to resume his life as a private citizen, he had a lot of activities to occupy his time. He was (and still is) a peanut farmer, a former naval officer, former governor and now an author. But one of his most satisfying activities, he ... continue reading...
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It is time to start thinking about those upcoming vacations. The weather is so nice where I am, it almost feels like spring. Spring vacation, summer vacation, two weeks off in the middle of summer. Planning before you leave can help to maximize your time relaxing. There is a... continue reading...
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