December 8, 1999
With the holidays fast approaching, the young ones will be home, and if they are like mine, will be restless as ever. Keeping them occupied will be a challenge, but with today's FamSite book marked on your computer, it can be a little easier.
Called KiddoNet, this site is a great place for kids t... continue reading...
May 8, 1999
Back when I was in high school, the tool for all the math geeks was the slide rule (affectionately known as a "slip-stick"). But as I graduated from school, a new device appeared on the horizon. A little box with keys on it, with numbers, that could add, subtract, divide, multipl... continue reading...
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trip down February 12, 1999
The strike is over, and the NBA professional basketball season is underway. But I always have enjoyed the college game. It seems so much more exciting, and with the overtones of school spirit and playing for the thrill of the game, I look forward to those games.
Today's FamSit... continue reading...
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sweet sixteen December 5, 1998
Today we take another look at a holiday site. This one gives our young cyber visitors a chance to visit a very special friend.
Called Santa's Secret Village, this is a site that allows young ones (and older ones as well) a chance to see what Santa is up to. You can see ... continue reading...
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young ones November 27, 1998
Here it is, the time of year I have been waiting a whole year for. The Christmas season is upon us. This is truly my favorite time of the year. The feelings and atmosphere for the next month will truly be fun and relaxful and joyous, filled with anticipation as the big day approaches.
With that... continue reading...
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time of year June 17, 1998
The yellow pages have long been a mainstay for contacting businesses and services you need. The white pages are where you go to find phone numbers of people whose number you don't know. But what about the Internet? Where do you go to find out about, er, where to go on it.
There are a lot of... continue reading...
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yellow pages June 10, 1998
I recently got an email that said I had just qualified for $1000.00 prize from Microsoft, courtesy of Bill Gates. All I had to do was send in a credit card number and an expiration date. In the back of my mind, I heard a little voice that said if it is too good to be true, it probably is... continue reading...
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