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| Are you back from your journey through space and the subatomic world of electrons and protons? If
you're ready, get the dirt (literally) on the latest Mars
pictures from Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Click here to view photos sent from the Mars Exploration Rover
and discover more mission details. |
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If you like snow, then you'll
enjoy this site that shows the geometric beauty of the snowflake
at
this fantastic photo gallery and information site. You may never see snow
boarding the same again. Enter
here...
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Have
you ever wondered about what makes a tattoo permanent, ever wonder how your
favorite Krispy Kreme is made, how a DVD works, or how to pick the lock to
your brother's bedroom? If so, visit How Stuff Works to quench your
curiosity. Click here to feed your brain. |
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Have you ever started to play a game with
friends only to discover you have forgotten the rules, or worse yet, one of
your friends is challenging yours? Stop arguing and go to this site to get
the rules to many games
kids play. You will be amazed at the catalog of games along with some
historical facts, too! Click here to get into the game...
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| No doubt science can be fun, especially when
it's presented by the MadSci network. Enter into a MAD Lab, visit the MadSci Library for internet resources, or converse with a real scientist. Click here to venture into the laboratory that never sleeps! |
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| Something FUN...Do
you know who are Clyde, Violet, Unkie & Eloise? No, they're not your classmates,
but close...they are some of the current residents literally hanging at the San
Diego Zoo's rain forest habitat. Click here to watch their swinging lifestyles from 9:00am - 4:00pm (PST). You may also get
to observe the habitant's newest citizen, a baby Sumatran orangutan born March
5th at the San Diego Zoo. |
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| Something Helpful....Did you know that doing something seemingly innocuous like
mixing the herbal supplement
ginko biloba with aspirin could result in stomach bleeding? Do you have
questions about other drug interactions food, alcohol or other medications you
take? If so, click
here to get the latest information on 11,500 possible drug
interactions from a data base of more the 5,000 over-the-counter drugs,
supplements and prescriptions. |
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| Taking a road trip
with the folks this summer? Concerned you may go insane listening to their
boring music for hours on end? Don't despair as help is just at your fingertips.
Check out radio-locator.com before you leave home to find out what stations play the music you like
where ever the road leads you. |
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| How are are YOUR "cents"? This is interesting...take a
look and see if you can choose the right penny. Do NOT look
at a real penny first- I know you've seen a real one. See if you can pick the
correct one here. |
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| Are you an astronomer? Do you gaze at our stars and wonder what's up in our
galaxy? The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a research tool dedicated to
scientific studies of nature. Take a look at some amazing pictures seen through the Hubble
Telescope by clicking here. |
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| Fashion
is a fickle thing...and as many of you fashionistas know, it's out with the too short shirts and the too low
riding pants, and in with long, layered
shirts and higher waisted pants. But what's a girl to do when most major
department stores (besides Nordstrom) have not caught up with the latest
fashion trends? Check out this Web site to shop for clothes that dare to cover
up with fashion savvy: Modest By Design. |
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| It's never too
early to start thinking about college. However, college can be a very
expensive experience. Get a head start on the financial aspect of higher
education by checking out this site that has helped
over 9 million students find scholarships, colleges and jobs. This site
provides a great resource for college grants, scholarships & financial aid.
You and your parents will rest easier knowing that financial assistance is
available. You will also discover what it takes to qualify for the various
grants, scholarships & aid giving you a leg up on your competition. |
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| Got
a babysitting gig and the kids want to play on the computer, but you want to
make sure they stay on a "safe" site? Take them to gaming area of PBS kids. Here they can play games to their heart's content and actually have fun
learning (but you don't have to mention that some of the fun games and virtual
experiments are actually educational). They will think you're awesome (but you
already know that) and you will surely get invited back to earn more $$$. |
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| Want a sneak peak
at the newest movies? Go to The Entertainment Zone, where you can turn your computer into a
screening room by downloading all the newest trailers! You can also see photos
from the hottest premieres, and read reviews (I've just read postings from the
upcoming movie "The Village." Visitors submit a written account of their
scariest experiences. The most terrifying get posted. Some of them gave me
goosebumps!!). |
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| AD/HD is a
neurological disorder affecting millions of individuals. Untreated AD/HD can
severely limit a person's success socially, academically &
professionally. However, there are support/advocacy groups that offer help,
education & lobbying efforts for people with AD/HD & their families. Two
fantastic organizations are CHADD (Children and Adults with
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), and another that specifically
addresses the gender needs of women and girls-The
National Center for Gender Issues and AD/HD. Click on
the organizations' names, do your research and get ready to have a great
school year this September. |
