May 2, 2008
Ahh, a perfect cup of coffee . . .
Coffee has been around for a long time, and man has long strove for making it just perfect.
So how do you make the perfect cup of coffee?
Today's FamilyFirst Pick is designed to allow you to do just that. It's called The Perfect Cup 101, presented by Ancora R... continue reading...
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time and man March 10, 2008
My name is a venerable Norwegian one. That means that I likely have Viking blood coursing through my veins.
The only pillaging I do these days is sneaking a cup of coffee from the adjoining department's urn when my own pot is still brewing. But such a conquest might possibly elicit a loud ... continue reading...
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www bbc co uk November 22, 2007
Professional sports can be very intense. And when you are constantly surrounded by photographers, there are going to great shots, as well as more ignominious ones.
Today's FamilyFirst site is a long list of sports photos that have an element of humor to them.
Dial-up users, I re... continue reading...
September 14, 2007
Ever heard of Stella Liebeck?
She's a famous lady. In fact, she has an award that's named after her. The Stella award.
In 1992, Stella ordered a cup of coffee from McDonald's. Attempting to put cream and sugar into it, she dumped the entire cup into her lap. The sweat pants soaked it up, a... continue reading...
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vancouver March 11, 2007
Okay, back to securing your system for free.
Assuming you've been using Internet Explorer, at this point delete ALL temporary internet files. Find it under tools/options. Include any offline content also. Most bad guys lurk in IE's cache. You just swept it clean.
Now, disconnect fr... continue reading...
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As I write this piece, it's Saturday morning, and I'm enjoying my traditional cup of French roast black. One of the qualities that make us true individuals is how we take our coffee. I've always felt that a good cup of coffee doesn't need cream or sugar.
Coffee is a huge part of our lives. ... continue reading...
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workday September 4, 2006
Has it really been twenty years?
Professional tennis just bid adieu to Andre Agassi. I'm writing this piece shortly after hearing that the 36-year-old superstar lost to future trivia question Benjamin Becker in the 2006 US Open.
Agassi is nearly the last of the tennis-playing Boomers that include... continue reading...
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I need an answer FAST!
Where do you go?
Well, it never hurts to use Google. But sometimes it just doesn't do the trick.
And an encyclopedia is good, but not everyone has one handy.
So give today's FamilyFirst site a try: Answerbag.com. Here's their mission:
Answerbag is a community of people h... continue reading...
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unanswered questions June 18, 2005
Visiting with your neighbor over the back yard fence, or having a morning cup of coffee with them after the kids are off to school are traditions that have sadly gone by the wayside of life. But with websites like today's make those old traditions come to life in cyberspace. Sometime... continue reading...
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Today�s Family First Site is one that has a very positive message, one that celebrates not only the love of Jesus Christ, but also the friendship of family and acquaintances. With everything that is going on in the world today, it is nice to find one haven that is not only a nice place to vis... continue reading...
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