December 26, 1999
Every so often a site comes along that seems to fit in with the concept of what the Internet can and should be. Today's Family Site of the Day visits one that a grown up kid has designed for kids of all ages, and finds it to be a truly fun experience. Called Katie Did and the Ne... continue reading...
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younger ones August 11, 1999
I have found myself recently spending time watching the Cartoon Network on the television. It seems there are more and more classic cartoons being shown all the time. Or maybe they are now at a time that I can watch them. Who knows? But I find myself enjoy the MGM shorts of the lat... continue reading...
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tex avery April 26, 1999
Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, going to see film was an experience. From the uniformed attendants to the ornate theatres such as Grauman's Chinese Theatre, it was truly something to remember. Today's FamSite takes a glimpse back into that time with a visit to a site that features some bea... continue reading...
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topic areas April 21, 1999
One way to spend a relaxing afternoon is to visit a local museum and see what exhibits there are. There may be statues, or manuscripts, or paintings to see and learn about. But it isn't always easy to head to see some of those sites, especially if you are in the middle of nowhere.
But throug... continue reading...
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van goghs January 5, 1999
During World War II, the country was united in a way that it hasn't been since. The threat to not only our nation, but also to our way of life was very real, and this threat brought us together. One of the nostalgic memories of this period was the posters that were printed by the US gove... continue reading...
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world war ii November 14, 1998
Today's history lesson, class, is.....
Seriously, today's FamSite is about a topic that everyone has heard of, but many would be hard pressed to describe. It is called The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. At this site you can informally learn about the Hanging Gar... continue reading...
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zeus at olympia July 7, 1998
The comics when my parents were growing up were fun to read. The color, the writing, the style of the artwork made them look a lot better than the ones I read. But there seems to be a return to the art style of the golden age of comics, and it is very exciting to watch.
The s... continue reading...
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