January 13, 2004
The mystery surrounding the lands of Egypt has long been one of the marvels of the western world. The discovery of King Tut's tomb sparked a wildfire of interest that continues unabated to this day. One of the places I would like to visit in my lifetime is the Valley of the Kings, wh... continue reading...
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Have you wondered just how that cell phone you are using everyday really works? Or how the ice in an ice rink gets cold? And how it stays that way? Are you a naturally inquisitive person? If so, then today's Family Site will be of special interest to you.
Called How Stuff Works, this sit... continue reading...
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vcr December 6, 2003
Home remodeling and repair is one of the most challenging aspects of owning your own house. Are you being ripped off by a contractor? Is this a simple job, can I do it myself? What is a union joint? Today's Family Site is one that can help you with all of these areas, and any others that you ... continue reading...
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One thing that was fun to do on a cold winter evening was to curl up in front of a warm fire with a good book. It is hard for me to find a warm fire these days, but it is always easy to find a good book, especially on the Internet.
Today's Family Site is one called t... continue reading...
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Researching the historic roots of our families has long been a favorite pastime. The advent of computers has made it a whole lot easier, take my word for it. The Internet has even made it easier.
Today's Family Site is one that features data that can help any g... continue reading...
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One of the oldest societies dedicated to the study and advancement of geographical science is the subject of today's FamSite. It is not one located in this country, but is in Great Britain, and is incorporated under a Royal Charter by the Que... continue reading...
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The ability to read can give children the ability to learn, the ability to communicate, and to exercise their imagination. With summer coming up, finding reading material, and activities to entertain young people can be a challenge. Today's FamSite is just such a place, from an old school compa... continue reading...
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