April 19, 2005 
The Internet is a treasure trove of information for just about any subject you can imagine (and some that you can't, I am sure). There are various methods for finding the information you want or need, some more effective than others. Today we take a look at a program that not conducts your se... continue reading...
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In the War of 1812, the British invaded the U.S. In the 1960's, there was another British invasion of a different sort, brought on by the Beatles. Now, it looks like there is another one, of sorts.
Called BBC America, this is the online site of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the nation... continue reading...
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My aunt and uncle made their living growing apples in Oregon. It seasonal work, so there were times where they needed to find ways to supplement their income. One of the ways they did that was to sell Amway Products. They were quite successful, even earning a car to help them in their business. Am... continue reading...
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In the days of old, before there was radar, radios or satellite navigation, one of the tools mariners used to find their way at sea was lighthouses. If the could see one, they knew there was land close by, and it was too hazardous area for them be in. Today's Family First Site features a ... continue reading...
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We recently had an addition to our household. No, not the two legged kind, but a four legged ball of fire named Beau. He is a minature poodle that I gave my wife for her birthday. Since she has allergies, our choices were somewhat limited. But he has made himself a member of our family. He is us... continue reading...
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"Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out to the park.... "
You know how the song goes. It is that time of the year, the start of the season for the game that is known as America's pasttime. The game is baseball, the site is the Official site of Major League Basball, and it is now batter up!! So rea... continue reading...
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I remember growing up and writing fan letters to some of my favorite actors and television personalities. It was always hard to find where to write them, and even harder waiting for a response. Today's Family First Site would have been a big help to me back then, and it will be a big help to y... continue reading...
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When I was in the Navy (in my wild younger days), one of my haunts was the enlisted man's club at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The house band there was great, sort of a Hawaiian verion of the Supremes. But the song they closed every night was one that I remember to this day. The lyr... continue reading...
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Staying healthy can be a challenge in the world we live in. It seems everytime we turn around there is a new disease or bug to worry about. We also hear about how the medicines have trusted are not as effective as we thought they were. But sites such as today's Family First Site he... continue reading...
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I have seen the movie "Parenthood" many, many times. That is a film about what it is like to be a parent. It is a light-hearted look at parenting, but the underlying message is serious. It is very difficult to be a mother or a father, especially in today's society, where everyone seems to know mo... continue reading...
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