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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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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Travel February 6, 2005
I have always been interested in history, and the people that played pivotal roles in the events of history. That was one reason I guess why I became interested in stamp collecting. Those tiny pieces of paper that made sure our letters got from point A to point B always had a bit of history o... continue reading...
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It is one of the most well known songs in our nation's history, yet one of the most taken for granted. It is such a good song that it brings people to their feet when they hear it. It is one that I am sure you have heard before. Today's Family First Site looks at a site that is dedica... continue reading...
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Well, here it is, almost the end of the year, and still time left to put on our cyber traveling shoes. Today's Family First site uses the magic of the Internet to take us around the world to visit one of the most famous buildings of all time, and all without leaving the comfo... continue reading...
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