February 16, 1999

Think of this newsletter as a time machine. It's designed for folks whose schedules don't allow them to wander the Web in search of fun and interesting stuff. This week, we've got a great selection of links for your browsing pleasure and there's something for everyone. You may find yourself deep into a US Government Internet Hoaxes Advisory Site (CIAC) or you could end up in the lobby of a truly Awesome Library -- a little known site with 15,000 well organized links to stuff every parent and teacher needs to know.

Enjoy and have a great week!

-- Dennis Randall, Editor

PS
What's your favorite website? We want to hear from you. Really. Who knows, maybe we'll let the world know next issue. Or the one after that.

Post it here or send it along and let us know.
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FREE STUFF FOR YOUR COMPUTER...

PARAGRAPH PUNCH: Need to add a little zip to term papers and reports? This writing tutor program may help. It teaches your child to write more clearly and effectively by examining the different ways to write effective paragraphs. Click above to download this program for a 30-day trial.
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HOLY BIBLE KING JAMES VERSION: If bible study is your thing, check out his free KJ e-text version. It's a free, 32-bit, electronic edition along with the complete KJV text. Includes reference resources to aid with your Bible studies. Included are: the Easton's Bible Dictionary, the Matthew Henry Commentary, Hitchcock's Bible Name Dictionary, Nave's Topics, and Torry's Topics. Comes with links to 12,000 topics, parables, prophecies, and maps.
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DESKTOP WEATHER STATION: Turn your desktop into a virtual weather station with a free "Weather Station Home Page" program. Weather Station 1.3 is a FREE Microsoft Windows 95/98 Internet application that automatically retrieves hourly weather reports, forecasts and warnings form NOAA's National Weather Service - Interactive Weather Information Network. Weather Station can be configured to track the current weather for up to 10 different U.S. cities from a selection of 1237 cities in 50 states. When not in use, Weather Station resides in the system tray.
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LINKS FOR THE KIDS...

PINEWOOD DERBY: Tired of finishing behind the rest of the pack? Here's a cool set of design and race tips to help you build a winning entry in this year's Pinewood Derby. A Cub Scout must read!
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TERRAQUEST: Scotty, beam me aboard! Virtual travel is the next best thing to being there and this website will let you relive the expeditions of real-life adventurers who've taken the path less traveled. It's your choice-- go south and pursue the perfect penguin in Virtual Antarctica or journey to warmer climes and embark on a Virtual Galapagos experience. Looking for something uplifting? Take a crack at conquering the sheer face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Forest. Neat! Check it out!
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LINKS FOR PARENTS...

CIAC INTERNET HOAXES:

**********VIRUS ALERT**********
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ! There is a computer virus that is being sent across the Internet. If you receive an email message with the subject line "Fill in the Blank", DO NOT read the message, DELETE it immediately...

Ever get one of these messages in your email? Chances are it's a fake. The Net is swarming will well intended but completely out-to-lunch virus alerts. Don't pass it on to a friend. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go directly to the virus experts at the government's CIAC site (Computer Incident Advisory Capability) and discover the truth behind the current email hoaxes making the rounds.
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THE AWESOME LIBRARY lives up to its name. Here is a website that organizes your exploration of the Internet. It contains 14,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education. A must have resource link for parents, teachers, and kids. It now lives at the top of my bookmark file. Great site!!!
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MISSING LINKS: (something just for fun ;-)

TODAY'S CALENDAR AND CLOCK PAGE: Everything you could possibly want to know about today and then some.

Example: Today is Tuesday, February 16,1999
This is the 47th day of the year
Feb 3 1999 Old Style
Year of the Earth Rabbit
Month of the Fire Tiger
Day of the Earth Pig
Year 224 of American independence
48th year of H.M. Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
2nd year of the 694th Olympiad
Magha 27, Saka Era 1920 (India)
Era of Alexandria 7491 (Coptic)
Ethiopian Year 1991
Buddhist Year 2542
Kouki 2659 (Japan)
...and so on and so on.
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GREAT LINKS FROM MEMBERS...

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD: Reviews, images, and links to everything "Oscar." An in-depth site from AOL.com. Ideal for the movie buff in your household. Suggested by Matt Thomas.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS: Educators, public officials, and anyone else interested in school statistics can thank their lucky stars that this vast database is searchable.

PROJECT KNOW: Want the straight dope on drugs? It's all here. Facts for teens and kids and info for parents. Worth checking out today! Suggested by Nancy Griggs.
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