November 17, 2000 
It seems, as far as computer go these days, that every time one turns around there is new technology to learn about. The challenges of what ram to use, what motherboard to consider, or should I buy a system or build one. Today's FamSite is one that helps one to understand those technical jungles, a... continue reading...
September 30, 2000 
One of the most fascinating types of books to read is biography. They also make interesting films to watch. Learning about how famous (and infamous) people have lived their lives, and how they achieved their fame and notoriety are often learning experiences. Today's FamSite looks at a site that... continue reading...
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Safe surfing on the Internet is becoming increasingly important. Using it safely will save you money as e-commerce expands, and can prevent your young children seeing content that you would they rather not see. Today's FamSite is one that explores safe use of cyberspace, one that is quite informati... continue reading...
June 2, 2000 
Sitting in school all day can make the educational process seem pretty boring. Even using the Internet to do homework can be dullsville. But with sites such as today's FamSite, learning takes on a whole different meaning.
Called Kidpositive, this site is a wonderful place for informal and posi... continue reading...
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As we approach Memorial Day, 2000, we have started taking a look at the conflicts that have made this day what it is: a chance to remember the men and women who died for this country, paying that ultimate sacrifice. We have looked at a site that ex... continue reading...
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world war ii November 17, 1999 
Of all the travels and visits I have made around the world, one that I remember with great fondness is to one of the subjects of today's FamSite. The name of the place I visited was Mission San Luis Rey de Francia. The name of the FamSite is called My Mission.
My Mission is a site that is dedic... continue reading...
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west coast August 30, 1999 
One of the most fascinating learning experiences that a child can have is to learn to read. But once one starts to read, they have to learn what some of the words they are reading mean. A dictionary is a great help for that, but a book that large can be intimidating. That ... continue reading...
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portuguese October 17, 1998 
The release of the film "Saving Private Ryan" has made for a marked increase in the men who served in World War II. Not so much the military details, but the individual men, the citizen soldiers who gave up years of their lives so that our country and world could remain free.
Today's FamSite i... continue reading...
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Travel can be very broadening. The experiences that can be gained by seeing how other cultures live and eat can help one understand the planet on which we live. With the Internet, it becomes easier (and cheaper) to travel to the far corners of the world.
Today's FamSite is called Planet Tokyo... continue reading...
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As shopping on the Internet becomes increasingly common, the variety of shopping experiences grows as well. It used to be shop until you drop, now it can be shop until your fingers drop. (Or let your fingers do the walk..... no, I won't even go there!)
The Famsite today looks at a site that ha... continue reading...
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