March 20, 2002 
Information is what makes the Internet happen. Ever since the term "Information Superhighway" was coined, it seems that the amount data available has increased a thousand-fold. Using that information wisely can make or break many a user.
Today's Famsite is one that is a great stop for educator... continue reading...
March 19, 2002 
Working on computers is like working on cars. You tweak a little here, tweak a little there, and before you know it, you have a real scream demon. But you can't always run to the local auto parts shop or computer shop for that matter. That is where today's FamSite can be a big help.
Called W... continue reading...
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trucks,
two choices March 18, 2002 
Exploring the unknown has always beckoned mankind. Climbing the highest mountain, going to the South Pole, even the moon are just some of the adventures that have been undertaken in our history. Today's site is one that allows a visitor to experience the thrill of discovery without leaving your... continue reading...
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solar system,
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works in progress March 17, 2002 
Today's Family Site is about kids, by kids and for kids. It is their site to show that they can do creative writing, and how well they can do it. The stories and poems here are worth taking the time to read. It is a great site for budding young writers (and readers) to visit, to see what their peers a... continue reading...
March 16, 2002 
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 Site t... continue reading...
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use of internet,
virtual tour March 15, 2002 
I was watching the television tonight, channel surfing as usual, and came across an interesting program on the Flying Wallendas. They were and are a high wire circus act that has been prominent in that arena for over 7 generations, almost 100 years. The program was part of the television program ... continue reading...
Tags: 100 years,
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wallenda March 14, 2002 
One of the most memorable events of my growing up was when I found a box of old books that my mother and uncle had read while they were growing up in the midwest. Among them I found a set of books that continue to entertain and enthrall young readers today just as it did me... continue reading...
March 13, 2002 
Tired of looking at a dull and boring computer desktop? Ready to jazz it up with some cool and colorful picture, but the cost of doing so scares you. Then how about doing it for free. Today's FamSite tells you how to, and all without leaving the comfort of your own chair.
The site is called Web... continue reading...
Tags: artwork,
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inner space,
jazz,
showcases,
sports March 11, 2002 
Safety for children is a part of life that can be taken for granted. Many are the times a parent or guardian has forgotten to snap a seat belt, or let a child play unattended, even for just a few moments.
The site we are visiting today is a collection of safety tips for both kids and parents... continue reading...
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sony playstation March 10, 2002 
Back in the days before the Internet (yes, there was such a time), back before there were even computers, the major form of communication was the written and printed word. Books, magazines, newspapers all contributed to the spread of information. But in the 1930's, with our country ... continue reading...
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