August 11, 2005
I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but where I am writing this, it is the warmest it has been for the entire year. Just a few short weeks ago, there was a nation-wide heat wave that had high temp records falling all over the place. With these hot thoughts on our mind... continue reading...
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Technology August 10, 2005
Groovey! Outrageous! Totally rad and outasite!
Those are a few slang terms that most parents recognize and understand. Others, such as cool, right on, and dy-no-mite have been around for sometime as well. Those are terms that are easy to understand. But our children have their own language,... continue reading...
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Technology August 8, 2005
Today's Family First Site takes a look at a site that is dedicated to one of the unsung heroes of everyday life in our country. It is both a serious and hilarious look at something that we have all come to take for granted, but wonder how we ever would have lived without it. I am talking a... continue reading...
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Social Science August 7, 2005
Television and the media have a major impact on the lives of children these days. Knowing what to watch, when to watch, and who to watch it with. But not only is television a concern, so it the radio, CD's, and magazines. What is one to do? Try looking at a site that has "Sunday morning values and... continue reading...
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Social Science August 6, 2005
If you believe in the old saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", then the destination of today's Family First Site is one that you will enjoy. But then one man's art is another man's treasure. This site shows a wide range of quality artwork in many different mediums. The results are qui... continue reading...
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Shopping July 31, 2005
A relaxing way to spend a summer afternoon (or any afternoon, for that matter) is to visit a museum. There you can loose yourself in the beauty of artwork or sculpture, paintings or writings. But finding the time to do that can often be hard to do. Until today anyway. The Family First Site... continue reading...
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Travel July 30, 2005
Are you ready for a good ghost story? You should have one or two prepared for campouts this summer, when a good story around the camp fire is a must.Today's Family First Site aims to help finding that story for you, while learning about American culture.
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Travel July 27, 2005
Alright, troops, listen up and listen tight. There is a war going on out there. Every day there are viruses, trojans, hackers and phishers trying to invade your computer. They come in through your email, through your browser, and through those nasty pop-up ads. That time ... continue reading...
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While I was in the service, it was always nice to get a letter from home. Whether it was from family or a girl friend, or former girl friend, mail was always nice. Sometimes they sent cards, usually with a brief message on the inside. Some of them were cute, some were funny, and some were, wel... continue reading...
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Social Science July 24, 2005
The summer blockbuster movie season is here, and there are some good ones to go see. The new "Fantastic Four" movie has great special effects, and the remake of "The Bad News Bears" is hilarious. But today's Family First Site looks at one movie company that won't be r... continue reading...
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