December 12, 2005 
Today's FamilyFirst site is an amazing resource for anyone looking for recreation on our millions of acres of publicly-owned lands.
These lands belong to the American people. They are ours to use! They are also available to visitors from other countries.
And there is an amazing variety of recre... continue reading...
November 18, 2005 
Today's FamilyFirst site is a multimedia blast for kids (although this forty-something was blown away too)!
It's called KBears, and it's tons of Flash. I've always liked Flash, because it loads instantly over broadband, and pretty quickly over dialup as well. And when it's done right, as here, it's an ... continue reading...
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When I was going to school, geography meant learning about far away countries, looking at maps, and memorizing capitols, landmarks, and mountain ranges. Things haven't changed all that much in the years since I was in school, but the tools used to teach them have. The advances in photography, mi... continue reading...
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The past couple of days we have been looking at places where one could vacation around our country. But have you ever had a desire to travel to another country or continent? Say downunder? Say Australia? If you have, then today's Family First Site is one that will interest you.
Called Tr... continue reading...
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I was watching a John Wayne/Jimmy Stewart western the other day, one titled "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". It is a great noir western, with beatiful black and white photography used to enhance the story line. One of the best parts of the movie is where the editor of the town newspape... continue reading...
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One of the fond memories I have of my service in the Navy was the actual time at sea. There is an aura of being out in the middle of the ocean, completely out of sight of land. It really brought home the traditions and history of not just the navy, but of seafaring as well. Part of that tradi... continue reading...
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I was watching the Academy Awards from Hollywood the other night, and was surprised to see Clint Eastwood on the red carpet holding a small paper cutout of a man. I thought what is that all about? Well, a little Internet research later, and you have the subject of todays Fami... continue reading...
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In the world of great discoveries, the names Lewis and Clark are some of the best known. But how much is really known about the men who President Jefferson gave the task of exploring the Louisiana Purchase at the beginning of the 19th Century. Today's Family First site is one that sh... continue reading...
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sound files March 31, 2004 One of the fond memories I have of my service in the Navy was the actual time at sea. There is an aura of being out in the middle of the ocean, completely out of sight of land. It is really brought home the traditions and history of not just the navy, but of seafaring as well.
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In the world of great discoveries, the names Lewis and Clark are some of the best known. But how much is really known about the men who President Jefferson gave the task of exploring the Louisiana Purchase at the beginning of the 19th Century. Today's FamSite is one that sheds some ... continue reading...
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