Science is very, very cool. And one of the people who make science so cool is Robert Krampf. Ever heard of him? Here’s his story: Robert offers presentations on electricity, lightning, and fire, as well as program development, staff training, and educational consulting in all areas of science education. Robert has specially designed his Tesla…
Ladeeees and genetlemen…. Introducing FamilyFirst’s First Wikipedia Pick! Wikipedia is the 200 lb. gorilla on the web. Reviled by some, praised by many, many more, its nicely represents the summation of human knowledge. It’s chock full of articles, but anything you find here (especially anything controversial) should be taken with a grain or two of…
Oh, a new search engine. How exciting. Well, hold on just a moment. This one takes a different approach. Yeah, you’ve heard that before, too, right? Well, hang on just another second. THIS search engine allows you to limit your results to sites you know and trust. The site is called Rollyo. It puts a…
It’s September. We’ve had our first bit of cooler weather here in Northwest Arkansas. That means . . . College football! For the first third of the twentieth century, professional football was practically ignored. However, the public was ravenous about following their favorite college teams. Today, the NFL is big business. However, fans are, in…
Here’s to the idiot box. The boob tube. The glass-eyed monster. I’m talking about the TV, friends, and today’s FamilyFirst site is dedicated to the media that feeds the box. Specifically, it’s dedicated to streaming audio on the web. It has collected streaming TV from all over the world in one place. It’s called Live…
Have you ever heard Don Henley’s song Dirty Laundry? I never paid it much mind until the company I work for started broadcasting CNN Headline News in our breakroom. Now, I know what he was talking about when he sang about how some newscasters glorify the lurid, the gory, the tragic. Well, not all do…
Are you tired of bad news? The seamy side of humanity being rehashed every half hour on CNN Headline News? One disgusting example after another of antisocial behavior being reported in all its lurid glory? Me too. That’s why today’s FamilyFirst site is one that accentuates the positive in humanity. It’s called HeroicStories. Here’s its…
Are you looking for some music that your young ones can listen to, but not have to worry about the lyrics or hidden content. If so, do we have a site for you. Called Daddyagogo, this site literally rocks!! It is so cool in the music that it features for children aged 2 thru 10…
To many growing up today, the 1960’s seem as remote as the 1930’s did when I was young. But those turbulent years will have just as profound an impact on our nation’s history as the Great Depression did on our parents and grandparents. Today’s site is one that takes a nostalgic and educational look at…
The technology that drives the Internet is growing by leaps and bounds. What you see and hear on your computer today would have been unthinkable even a few short years ago. Today’s FamSite is one that shows how technology is changing the way we preview and listen to music. Called Streambox.com, it is a site…