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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Sponsor’s Spot: Quiz Buddy Electronic and Printed Flashcards
3. Weekly Topic: Best of 2004
4. Note from a Subscriber
5. Quote of the Week
6. Classified Ads
7. Subscription Management
#1. December 29, 2004
Dear Reader,
In today’s year-end column, I disclose my favorite sites of the year. So, in this preamble, I thought I’d add a short list of my favorite topics of the year, and why I liked them.
Internet Buzz
https://www.surfnetkids.com/internetbuzz.htm
In today’s column, I disclose my favorite websites of the year. So, in this preamble, I thought I’d add a short list of my favorite topics of 2004.
Internet Buzz
https://www.surfnetkids.com/internetbuzz.htm
Following online trends is part of what I do, so I enjoyed compiling this list of pages where the search engines reveal their hottest topics.
Paula Danziger
https://www.surfnetkids.com/danziger.htm
Paula was a newsletter subscriber, and my daughter and I enjoyed her books. I was shocked when I learned that she died at such a young age.
Create a Word Search
https://www.surfnetkids.com/wordsearch.htm
Creating an interactive word search is so-o-o- easy at these fun sites.
Richard Feynman
https://www.surfnetkids.com/feynman.htm
Based on my website stats, I don’t think this column was very popular, but my son and I are both Feynman fans. You don’t have to be a physics major to enjoy his popular books.
Next week I’ll be writing about the science of tsunamis. And I’m also working on a review of a an e-book about managing money and debt. I thought the new year would be a good time for this, and I’ve found a product I’m quite excited about. Stay tuned for more.
Happy New Year!
See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
https://www.surfnetkids.com
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#3. Best of 2004
by Barbara J. Feldman
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I’ve been reviewing educational websites for eight years. Over that span of time, finding good topics to write about has gotten much easier, since the entire Web has grown so much. But
true quality, in both content and design, is still rare; and I still get the same thrill when I do discover it. These five sites are my favorites from the Surfnetkids crop of 2004.
Library of Congress: Veterans History Project
http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/stories/
“Every veteran has his or her own war, and each is custodian of a unique story and memories. At the Veterans History Project, we treasure the personal narratives sent to us by veterans from all wars. Vivid as if they happened yesterday, these heartfelt accounts make us laugh, cry and remember.” The stories at this Library of Congress site are amazing but better yet you can interview a family member, and add their story to the collection. The participation page is chock full of interviewing tips and sample questions. Stories can be submitted online or via a printed form.
National Geographic: Egypt Pyramids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html
Laid out in a timeline from first pyramid to last, this National Geographic site makes excellent use of multimedia to explore the pyramids individually, and place them within historical context. When visiting each pyramid page, place your mouse over the photo of the pyramid to view a diagram of its internal structure. Most of the eight featured pyramids also have additional photos available on the Images button in the upper right-hand corner.
Official Amelia Earhart Site
http://www.ameliaearhart.com/
Created on behalf of Earhart’s family, this official site is excellent in content, design, and navigation. Of course there is an Earhart biography, but don’t stop there. Other highlights include a nice collection of quotes (“Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace.” ), a photo gallery, and screensavers and wallpaper (listed under Downloads.)
#4. Note from a Subscriber
Hallo,
I like your site very much. Thanks for creating a site like this.
Narayanan, India
Dear Narayanan,
It is always a special thrill to hear from readers overseas. I hope you and your loved ones are safe, and were not affected by last week’s disaster.
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#5. Quote of the Week
The liberally educated person is one who is able to resist the easy and preferred answers, not because he is obstinate but because he knows others worthy of consideration.” Allan Bloom (1930 – 1992) psychologist, author, professor
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