July 2, 2002 
Learning about history can be very boring. Dates and places, sequences of events, the can all add up to boredom, especially if you are sitting in a classroom. But today's FamSite helps put a new spin on some pieces of our country's heritage, something almost as good as being there... continue reading...
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www archives July 1, 2002 
Today marks the 139th anniversary of a battle that is synonymous with all that is bad about war. It is also one of the most famous battles of all times. Like Waterloo, Guadacanal, and Valley Forge, its history has transcended the war that it was fought in. I am referring... continue reading...
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waterloo June 30, 2002 
Inspirational films are hard to find. They usually don't have flashy special effects, wild plot themes, or violence. A couple that come to mind are "Rudy" and "A Beautiful Mind". Today's FamSite looks at a film that will take it's place with those of the past.
The title of the film is Joshu... continue reading...
Tags: acts of kindness,
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violence June 29, 2002 
"...to be continued next week!"
These words brought excitement to the silver screen during the golden age of movies. It was the ending to many a movie serial, with the hero in a precarious situation that this message flashed across screen. It was enough to make one want to come back ... continue reading...
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zorro June 28, 2002 
You can learn a lot from a dummy. That was a line from a series of popular and informative public service ads that have been running nationwide for more years than I care to remember. The main characters in the PSA's were a pair of crash dummies named Larry and Vince. They were... continue reading...
June 27, 2002 
One of the benefits to improved technology is the ability to interest young students about sometimes boring subjects. Presenting that subject in an interesting, non-threatening way can make learning fun. Today's FamSite looks at a company that has serveal products that are perfect exa... continue reading...
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women in science June 26, 2002 
Looking for a good, fun-filled, family film to take the family to. Then mark your calendar for October 4, 2002, for today's FamSite has the one for you.
Jonah- A VeggieTales Movie, stars a not-so-garden-variety cast led by the signature characters of the top selling VeggieTales se... continue reading...
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One of the best groups, bar none, in the field of country and western music is the Oak Ridge Boys. The sound they make when they sing is unmistakable, and as pure as a mountain stream in the spring thaw.
Family Site of the Day visits their site, and it is very impressive. The boys ha... continue reading...
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that takes advantage,
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western music June 24, 2002 
Finding a good book to read can be difficult. Finding several books on the same topic that are good to read can be next to impossible. But today's FamSite is one that will help make that job much easier.
Called The Booklist Center, it is a comprehensive list of books on all topics imagina... continue reading...
Tags: book lists,
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vancouver canada June 23, 2002 
A few weeks ago, we visited a site that explored the inner workings of the automobile. What is a carburetor? Where is the fuel filter, and why do I need to change it? Those were some of the basics that were touched on at that site. Today, we will be visiting another site by the same pe... continue reading...
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