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October 29, 2008

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Top 10 Countries Censoring the Web

The internet is a vast collection of information that is freely available to all. Well, theoretically, it's out there for anyone. But in practice, well, some countries can and do censor their internet content, to greater or lesser degrees. Today's... Read the story »

May 07, 2008

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When Insults Had Class

The art of the insult has been largely lost. Once upon a time, a well-placed insult was a social grace. The insultee felt honored at receiving such a barb. Example: an angry woman once told Sir Winston Churchill "If you... Read the story »

April 18, 2008

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Dilbert.com (New and Improved!)

It's new, it's improved, it's loaded with Flash animation, it's . . . Dilbert.com! The site has been completely revamped, and it's loaded with features that you, the Dilbert lover, will be amazed by. For example, the strips are in... Read the story »

May 25, 2007

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Prevent Delinquency

In many ways, the world has gotten ugly. The fact is that if you don't take proactive measures to see to it that your kid stays out of trouble, this world will probably lure him or her right into it.... Read the story »

May 23, 2007

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55-Alive

The world was sort of shocked by a massive generation of new ones shortly after World War II ended. Withing a few years, kids were running all over the place! They were known as Baby Boomers. Well, some time has... Read the story »

May 01, 2007

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Retro Planet

Today's FamilyFirst site was picked because it filled a very basic need, one that I couldn't find a solution to anywhere else. A year ago, we invested a chunk of change into a massive house remodel. We each got our... Read the story »

January 22, 2007

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After-Prom.org

It's a tradition. A rite of passage. Your parents did it, so did you, so will your children. Unfortunately, in recent years, it has taken on a sinister connotation. I'm talking about the junior-senior prom. It's the social event of... Read the story »

December 16, 2006

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craigslist

Today's FamilyFirst site is one of those whose content speaks for itself. In fact, there's not a whole lot I can add in my description. But, I'll make a valiant try to make my writeup column-length anyway ;-). The site... Read the story »

December 11, 2006

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gethuman

Back in the “old days,” if you needed to call a company about some issue, your call would be answered by an operator. Now you might get put on hold and forgotten, but your first contact would be a human... Read the story »

November 27, 2006

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Roadside Architecture

Travel these United States roads enough, you're going to see it all. Debra Jane is an agility nut. She is obsessed with the sport of running obstacle courses with dogs. She travels all over the country to competitions. She also... Read the story »

November 20, 2006

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Human.org

Okay, it's time to get serious. Perhaps you've heard that hundreds of human starve to death each hour. Do you know that they have names? Do you know what their names are? Perhaps you've assumed that these unfortunate humans are... Read the story »

October 06, 2006

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Ideal Bite

I guess I'm pretty green. By that, I mean I lean strongly towards doing whatever we need to do to protect the environment. I don't eat organic food, I don't have a solar-powered house, and I'm not a vegan. But... Read the story »

September 12, 2006

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Disabling the WGA Startup Nag

Microsoft. You've gotta love 'em (sarcastic eye roll). Not satisfied with being the overwhelmingly dominant desktop operating system, with profits that are through the roof, they have decided to declare war on those who would dare to pirate a system... Read the story »

July 27, 2006

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Monaco Online

As a stamp collector in my childhood, I learned a tremendous amount about geography. I also learned of the existence of countries that many had never heard of. One of these nations is the principality of Monaco. Many are aware... Read the story »

July 06, 2006

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The Two Things

So, what do you do for a living? (your answer here). What are the most important two things about your job? Today's FamilyFirst site is one of those that will make you stop and think. It's called The Two Things.... Read the story »

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