March 5, 2008
I was waxing poetic the other day about the old BBS days.
In the early-to-mid 90's, your online experience frequently consisted of dialing in to a bulletin board system, or BBS, with your modem. After the connection squeals subside, you were hooked to a remote computer running BBS software. Y... continue reading...
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waxing June 19, 2007
Today's FamilyFirst site is a curious but irresistible mix of old and new.
When old goats like me were first trying out the WWW on 14,400 modems back about the time Windows 95 was released, ascii art was a hot commodity. In fact, a site I picked for a WorldVillage Bald Guy Pick was a museum of ... continue reading...
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web designers January 29, 2006
The world is a dangerous place. You have to look out for hazards of all sorts, and sometimes trauma can be inflicted from innocent situations.
One of the most heinous forms of traumatization comes from an unlikely source: petting zoos.
Sadly, many parents take their innoce... continue reading...
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