Not enough pop quizzes or test in school. Well these are probably more fun anyway. You can even create your own at the Tickle.
Plethora of Games (August 28, 2007)
Miniclip is a host of free games: sports games, action games, puzzles, and even multi-player games. You should be able to find one that's right for you.
Microsoft Add-ons (August 26, 2007)
Need a Microsoft Add-on or Plug-in for your computer. You'll find the major ones at microsoft.com/downloads
Live Science (August 24, 2007)
Live Science . . . rather says it all. Information, quizzes, trivia too.
Visionary Artists (August 22, 2007)
Off the Map, sponsored by PBS, is a look into backyard paradises created by visionary artists around the world
International Volunteer Vacations (August 20, 2007)
Choose a volunteer vacation abroad or assist USA volunteer programs. Live and work with local people on life-affirming international service projects for one, two or three weeks. Extended stay options up to 24 weeks. We support 100 host communities in 20 countries year-around on six continents through short-term volunteer teams, direct project funding and child sponsorships.
Volunteer Abroad (August 18, 2007)
Volunteering abroad is the best option for working in developing countries or for social causes anywhere. Many volunteer positions do "pay", at least room and board, and it may be possible to defer educational loans during the volunteer assignment. Typical locations include Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, Eastern and Western Europe (with international volunteer organizations). For summer work camps or volunteer vacations, apply March-May. For long-term options like the Peace Corps, apply six to nine months in advance.
American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacation (August 16, 2007)
On an American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacation, you visit stunning back country locations to construct or rebuild footpaths, cabins and shelters. In the process, you meet new people, explore canyons, peaks and valleys, enjoy quiet evenings around a fire and come home refreshed and rejuvenated. Volunteer Vacations are more fun than work! And best of all, the trips are only $130 ($100 for American Hiking Members)!
Pump Up Your Web Site (August 14, 2007)
There are good Web sites and there are Great Web Sites. Here's some tips to help your's be Great.
Don't Annoy (August 12, 2007)
Your Web site should inform, entertain, sell, etc. but it should never annoy. Read Easy Ways to Annoy Your Web site Users and check your site for potential problem areas.
Your Online Reputation (August 10, 2007)
Have you done a vanity check lately? What is this? Also called ego surfing, you can go online and search for your name, and your family to see what has been posted online. If this information is inaccurate or disparaging you can do something about it. Contact the Web administer and ask that the information be corrected or removed. In extreme cases you can get an attorney involved. If you don't have time to do this yourself there are services, such as ReputationDefender.com that you can hire to do it for you.
If everything is OK but you want to keep track of future postings, sign up for alerts with Goggle.
The best defense is a good offense Start a Web site (Bits & Bytes can help you with this) about a topic you know best or highlights your family in a positive light. This will give you an opportunity to post positive content about yourself.
Encyclopedia of Plants (August 10, 2007)
So what was that plant called? What kind of bug is that? Let botany.com help you out with its Plant Encyclopedia and Resources.
