March 31, 2002
One of my fond memories of high school was the drama club I participated in. If things had turned out a little differently, I may have been an actor instead of, well, that's another story. Theatrical activities in school can go a long way to helping students develop their talents of voice, manneri... continue reading...
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turtle March 30, 2002
With the interest generated by films such as "Saving Private Ryan" and the HBO mini-series "Band of Brothers", the history of World War II has become an interesting topic for discussion and study. Today's FamSite is one that explores one person's military service in that war, and tells it ... continue reading...
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world war ii March 29, 2002
With the increase in the use of the Internet, there is an increase in companies doing business over that medium. With an increase in this booming e-commerce arena, there unfortunately will be an increase in e-rip-offs. If you or someone you know thinks that they may have bee... continue reading...
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white collar crime center March 28, 2002
The Internet has rapidly become a bonafide place to do business and to shop around. The newness and novelty has worn off, and it is now an everyday occurrence to drop in on your local website, much like it was to run to the corner store. Today's FamSite is one that has a unique twist to ... continue reading...
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Mention the word Yellowstone, and most of us think of Old Faithful, the steam geyser. Others think of buffalo and other wild animals. But there is more to the park than that, as today's Family Site shows us.
The site, Yellowstone Net, is an online tour of one of our country's' most popu... continue reading...
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I can't remember where I read about this statistic, but it involved the amount of time that an average newscast spends on negative news stories. Stories that involve murder, kidnapping, and all the bad things that happen in our world these days. It is great to have found a site on the Internet that on... continue reading...
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One of the most wonderful childrens' stories are about a young girl named Dorothy, her dog Toto, and the wonderful land she visits. Today's Famsite is one that lets visitors explore not only that land, but all nooks and crannies of it.
The site is called the Wizard of Oz Links Pa... continue reading...
March 24, 2002
Having someone to talk to about computer problems can be a blessing. Having them available just about anytime you want them is even better. Today's FamSite highlights a site that not only has great technical advice, but also presents it in a non-technical way.
The site is the official site of th... continue reading...
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usa today March 23, 2002
Tonight on television I saw a program that aroused my curiosity. So I turned to the Internet to find more information about it, and the result of what I found is the subject of today's FamSite.
The site is called The Search for Noah's Ark. It is an online collection of ongoing resea... continue reading...
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wonderful way March 22, 2002
Looking for a good book to read. Are you looking for a good book for your young ones to read. I can remember some great times curling up with a good book in the shade of a tree, in a hammock and some ice-cold lemonade. It was a good way to spend a warm ... continue reading...
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