In 1947, a Bedouin youth named Muhammed edh-Dhub went looking for a lost sheep. He threw a rock into a cave near the Dead Sea and was surprised to hear the sound of pottery breaking. Archaeologists were notified. Over the next nine years, they discovered the most amazing single treasure trove of ancient manuscripts ever…
Well, as a card-carrying member of the Baby Boomers, it’s time for me to pay homage to my fellow middle-aged youths (and throw in a teaser for a website I’m developing in the process). What constitutes a Boomer? Opinions vary, but Wikipedia defines the Boomer generation as running from 1945 to the start of the…
Learning. You’re never too old to learn. Or too young, for that matter. Today’s FamilyFirst site places a big influence on learning. It’s called Big Learning. The site is aimed mai9nly at kids, but parents and teachers (or anyone looking to learn) is invited to check it out as well. Here’s their mission:
The Internet is a treasure trove of information for just about any subject you can imagine (and some that you can’t, I am sure). There are various methods for finding the information you want or need, some more effective than others. Today we take a look at a program that not conducts your searches, but…
It is finally spring. No matter what kind of winter you had in your part of the country, something we all have in common is the time of the year. And that means it is time to start thinking about vacations and trips and tours. Today’s FamSite is one that can help you plan that…
It is finally spring. No matter what kind of winter you had in your part of the country, something we all have in common is the time of the year. And that means it is time to start thinking about vacations and trips and tours. Today’s FamSite is one that can help you plan that…