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» Site title: The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon [ Kids ] - The animated adventure teaches children how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand Earth's environmental changes.
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» Site title: Are We Alone in the Universe [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Discover some of the most intriguing UFO mysteries of this century, and possibly walk the path to becoming an astronaut to discover the vast corners of our universe.
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» Site title: The Astrogirl Homepage [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Devoted to amateur astronomy. Find information on planets, current sky events, astrophotography, and beginner's tips.
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» Site title: Astronomia Nova [ Mature Teens ] - The primary objective for the website is to ensure a foundation so the user can do astronomical / physical measurements and thereby take a step further than just actual knowledge. Main target group is highschool students.
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» Site title: Astronomical Information Center [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Get some answers to the most asked questions about the phenomena of the sun and moon, time, as well as calendars and historical events information.
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» Site title: Astronomy for Kids [ Kids ] - Basic introduction to astronomy for kids K-6 grade.
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» Site title: Astronomy in Questions and Answers [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A comprehensive collection of simple facts about the planets, the solar system, meteors, stars, galaxies, and astronomers.
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» Site title: Astronomy Jokes and Space Explorers [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A collection of K-12 space and astronomy jokes with astronomy factoids, quizzes, quotes, links and pictures interspersed throughout the site describing history of astronomy and space exploration.
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» Site title: Astro-Venture [ Kids/Teens ] - Students in grades 5-8 role-play NASA occupations, as they search for and build a planet with the necessary characteristics for human habitation.
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» Site title: Common Teasers in Astronomy [ Kids ] - Contains a few brain teasers such as what keeps a satellite in orbit to why meteors burn up in the atmosphere and space shuttles and rockets don't.
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» Site title: Cool Cosmos [ Kids/Teens ] - Offers lessons and activities using infrared light. Also, includes has online tutorials, games and graphic galleries related to this topic.
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» Site title: CosmicKids [ Kids/Teens ] - Learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope.
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» Site title: 2001: Destination Space [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The Tech Museum of Innovation provides a comparison of the science and technology of the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey made in 1968 with the real world technology of 2001. Includes artwork and sound clips. [Requires RealPlayer and Flash plugins]
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» Site title: Earth and Sky [ Kids/Teens ] - International science radio program. Includes a nightly star chart, sky watching tips, podcast, and audio and written articles about a variety of scientific topics.
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» Site title: Earth Today [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Cool images of earth taken from space: our little blue planet as astronautsand satellites see it, detailed pictures of natural wonders, weather phenomena, and even images showing ocean currents, night lights, and water vapor.
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» Site title: ESA Kids [ Kids/Teens ] - Information on the planet Earth, the universe, and space travel. Games, quizzes, and photos.
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» Site title: European Space Agency (ESA) [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Resource for European space science. Updated information on launches, spacecraft in orbit, and events.
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» Site title: The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Looks at the hot gases which fill most of space which are ruled by magnetic and electric forces rather than by gravity. The polar aurora, the radiation belts, the solar wind, magnetic storms, "space weather", cosmic radiation--this is the site which tells you all about them.
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» Site title: Federation of Galaxy Explorers [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Educates and inspires kids to pursue advanced studies in science and engineering. Mission is to prepare the next generation to explore and develop space.
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» Site title: From Mercury to Pluto [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information on planets, the universe at large, and exploration. Offers quizzes and interactive image galleries.
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» Site title: From Stargazers to Starships [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics, spaceflight and spacecraft, and a math refresher, on a high school level. This site deals with the world of gravity--of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is achieved despite their strong pull.
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» Site title: Guide to Arctic Sunrise and Sunset [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tables of daily sunrise and sunset times in the Arctic. Learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun, Solstices, and Equinoxes.
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» Site title: Heavenly Details [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The Old Farmer's Almanac offers the dates and locations of solar and lunar eclipses for the year, as well as the full Moon names and dates for nine years. Check it out here, then go outside and look up.
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» Site title: Henrietta Leavitt Flat Screen Space Theater [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The site is authored by Carolyn Collins Petersen, an accomplished astronomy writer and part-time Hubble researcher. Carolyn takes viewers to "The Planetarium Show That Never Ends," where various heavenly bodies are displayed and described in non-scientific but informative and inspiring ways.
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» Site title: Imagine The Universe! [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A glimpse into the mysteries of our universe: what we know about it, how its evolving, and the types of objects in it.
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» Site title: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Founded in 1919 to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy. The organization is also the internationally recognized authority for classifying celestial bodies and their surface features.
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» Site title: Johnson Space Center Just for Kids [ Kids/Teens ] - Includes information ranging from the training of astronauts to space station construction to the search for life on mars. Also offers an album of NASA photos and links to other sites about the earth and heavens.
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» Site title: A Journey into the Unknown [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A collection of web pages which detail the realm outside of our world: outer space. These pages are designed primarily for teaching or as reference resources, but also contain some areas for entertainment.
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» Site title: A Journey Through Space [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells what different types of astronauts do, explores how space ships function, and traces the history of space travel.
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» Site title: Kids Earth and Sky [ Kids ] - Includes articles, activities, and links for kids. From the producers of the science radio program Earth and Sky.
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» Site title: Knowing the Universe and Its Secrets [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about the life and energy processes of stars and galaxies. Page has explanations of ancient and modern theories, as well as charts and astronomical photos.
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» Site title: Life Beyond Earth [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Think humans are alone? Follow space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Also, write to an alien.
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» Site title: Life In Space [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Investigates the possibility of living in space. Provides a look at the challenges planets provide for human life, including links.
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» Site title: Lunar Outpost [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Space-related education, games, merchandise, NASA content and photos geared toward kids, parents, educators and space enthusiasts worldwide.
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» Site title: The Midnight Sun [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Photos from interior Alaska of the Midnight Sun and tundra flowers, with links to more scientific information on the summer solstice.
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» Site title: Mysteries of Deep Space [ Mature Teens ] - Explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the experts various questions as well.
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» Site title: The Mysteries of Space and Time [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - About the secrets of distant suns, black holes, and stellar anomalies in space and time.
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» Site title: Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world that focus on the myths that explain astronomy. Three levels of exploration: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
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» Site title: NASA Kids [ Kids/Teens ] - Find activities and information about rockets, astronauts, space exploration, space shuttles, solar system, and galaxies.
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» Site title: NASA Science Education [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Resource for kids and space enthusiasts who are interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and the national space program.
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» Site title: Nasa Science for Kids [ Kids ] - NASA brings you an exciting way to look at our Sun and Earth, our solar system and the universe beyond.
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» Site title: NASA's Origins Program [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Seeks to answer fundamental questions about the universe. What is the origin of Earth? Take a look at some articles about the story of the universe and the quest to understand life.
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» Site title: Online Planetarium Show [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Teaches fun and interesting lessons in astronomy and related subjects. Includes games, photo gallery, and lots of information on the Hubble Space Telescope.
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» Site title: Planet Quest [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes online quizzes, planet comparisons, pictures and links to astronomy clubs around the world.
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» Site title: A Practical Guide to Astronomy [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - This electronic encyclopedia is a great resource for the both the beginner and the experienced backyard astronomer. Full of facts and photos.
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» Site title: The Satellite Site [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tech Museum provides information on what satellites are, their uses, different types of orbits, the parts that make up a satellite and an interactive satellite construction tool (requries Java).
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» Site title: Sky and Telescope - Observing [ Mature Teens ] - Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.
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» Site title: Space: An Exploration [ Teens ] - Discusses facts, mysteries, theories, and activities to learn more about the solar system.
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» Site title: Space and Astronomy for Kids [ Kids ] - Information for kids, parents, and teachers ranging from the latest NASA missions and discoveries to backyard astronomy. Bi-weekly feature columns, links, moderated chat room, and bulletin board.
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» Site title: Space Detectives [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explore the mysteries and puzzles of the Solar System. Includes a quiz and interactive game to design a lander.
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» Site title: Space Educators Handbook [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A great NASA list of space-related sites where you'll have fun. Read Space Comics or find the Hidden Cool Stuff.
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» Site title: The Space Place [ Kids ] - Demonstrates and explains scientific concepts related to astronomy in a fun, hands-on manner.
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» Site title: Space Place Launch Pad [ Kids/Teens ] - Join this site in making some 'spacey' things. Also, view space science in action and discover some facts from gravity to telescope magnification.
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» Site title: Space Travel Guide [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains the various concepts of space travel. Starting from the basic physical laws in an interactive manner.
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» Site title: Space.com [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls.
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» Site title: SpaceKids [ Teens ] - Images of the heavens, send your name to Mars on the Exploration Rover-2003 mission , participate in the study of space science, tour the solar system, and get space science news.
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» Site title: Stardate Online: Guide to the Universe [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information and pictures about astronomy and space exploration. Includes stargazing tips, FAQ's, sky almanac, solar system guide, news and articles.
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» Site title: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - An international organization provides learning activities, information and news concerning space and its exploration. Includes photographs taken from spacecraft and the Hubble telescope.
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» Site title: Telescopes In Education (TIE) [ Mature Teens ] - Provides images taken by the telescope, an Observatory Cam, along with a calendar of current events, and weather information.
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» Site title: TOPEX/Poseidon Kids Page [ Kids ] - Offers an online coloring book, ask a scientist, FAQs, background on El Niño, and other links.
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» Site title: Virtual Astronaut [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Interactive instructional materials for grades 5-8 to provide students and educators with a tool that integrates leading-edge technology with recent findings in physical sciences, space sciences, space medicine, biomedical research and living in space.
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» Site title: Windows to the Universe [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.
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» Site title: Wonders of Space [ Kids/Teens ] - A Canadian teacher presents a way of exploring space using the internet. Includes games, stargazers, quizzes, astronaut trainings, and classroom connections.
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» Site title: The World Of Astronomy [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Contains information on the universe, stars, galaxies, and supernovas.
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One thing that has always bugged me, and I''m sure it does most of you, is to sit down at the dinner table only to be interrupted by a phone call from a telemarketer.
I decided, on one such occasion, to try to be as irritating as they were to me. The call was from AT&T and it went something like this: (swallowing)
- Me: Hello
- AT&T: Hello, this is AT&T...
- Me: Is this AT&T?
- AT&T: Yes, this is AT&T...
- Me: This is AT&T?
- AT&T: Yes This is AT&T...
- Me: Is this AT&T?
- AT&T: YES! This is AT&T, may I speak to Mr. Byron please?
- Me: May I ask who is calling?
- AT&T: This is AT&T.
- Me: OK, hold on.
At this point I put the phone down for a solid 5 minutes thinking that, surely, this person would have hung up the phone. I ate my salad. Much to my surprise, when I picked up the receiver, they were still waiting.
- Me: Hello?
- AT&T: Is this Mr. Byron?
- Me: May I ask who is calling please?
- AT&T: Yes this is AT&T...
- Me: Is this AT&T?
- AT&T: Yes this is AT&T...
- Me: This is AT&T?
- AT&T: Yes, is this Mr. Byron?
- Me: Yes, is this AT&T?
- AT&T: Yes sir.
- Me: The phone company?
- AT&T: Yes sir.
- Me: I thought you said this was AT&T.
- AT&T: Yes sir, we are a phone company.
- Me: I already have a phone.
- AT&T: We aren''t selling phones today Mr. Byron.
- Me: Well whatever it is, I''m really not interested but thanks for calling.
When you are not interested in something, I don''t think you can express yourself any plainer than by saying "I''m really not interested," but this lady was persistent.
- AT&T: Mr. Byron, we would like to offer you 10 cents a minute, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Now, I am sure she meant she was offering a "rate" of 10 cents a minute, but she at no time used the word "rate." I could clearly see that it was time to whip out the trusty old calculator and do a little ciphering.
- Me: Now, that''s 10 cents a minute 24 hours a day?
- AT&T: (getting a little excited at this point by my interest) Yes
- sir, that''s right! 24 hours a day!
- Me: 7 days a week?
- AT&T: That''s right.
- Me: 365 days a year?
- AT&T: Yes sir.
- Me: I am definitely interested in that! Wow!!! That''s amazing!
- AT&T: We think so!
- Me: That''s quite a sum of money!
- AT&T: Yes sir, it''s amazing how it adds up.
- Me: OK, so will you send me checks weekly, monthly or just one big one at the end of the year for the full $52,560, and if you send an annual check, can I get a cash advance?
- AT&T: Excuse me?
- Me: You know, the 10 cents a minute.
- AT&T: What are you talking about?
- Me: You said you''d give me 10 cents a minute, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. That comes to $144 per day, $1,008 per week and $52,560 per year. I''m just interested in knowing how you will be making payment.
- AT&T: Oh no, sir, I didn''t mean we''d be paying you. You pay us 10 cents a minute.
- Me: Wait a minute here!!! Didn''t you say you''d give me 10 cents a minute? Are you sure this is AT&T?
- AT&T: Well, yes this is AT&T sir but......
- Me: But nothing, how do you figure that by saying that you''ll give me 10 cents a minute that I''ll give you 10 cents a minute? Is this some kind of subliminal telemarketing scheme? I''ve read about things like this in the Enquirer, you know. Don''t use your alien brainwashing techniques on me.
- AT&T: No sir, we are offering 10 cents a minute for.....
- Me: THERE YOU GO AGAIN! Can I speak to a supervisor please!
- AT&T: Sir, I don''t think that is necessary.
- Me: Sure! You say that now! What happens later?
- AT&T: What?
- Me: I insist on speaking to a supervisor!
- AT&T: Yes Mr. Byron. Please hold.
So now AT&T has me on hold and my supper is getting cold. I begin to eat while I''m waiting for a supervisor. After a wait of a few minutes and while I have a mouth full of food:
- Supervisor: Mr. Byron?
- Me: Yeth?
- Supervisor: I understand you are not quite understanding our 10 cents a minute program.
- Me: Id thish Ath Teeth & Teeth?
- Supervisor: Yes sir, it sure is.
I had to swallow before I choked on my food. It was all I could do to suppress my laughter and I had to be careful not to produce a snort.
- Me: No, actually, I was just waiting for someone to get back to me so that I could sign up for the plan.
- Supervisor: OK, no problem, I''ll transfer you back to the person who was helping you.
- Me: Thank you.
I was on hold once again and managed a few more mouthfuls. I needed to end this conversation. Suddenly, there was an aggravated but polite voice at the other end of the phone.
- AT&T: Hello Mr. Byron, I understand that you are interested in signing up for our plan?
- Me: Do you have that friends and family thing because you can never have enough friends and I''m an only child and I''d really like to have a little brother...
- AT&T: (click)
Humor of the day
Little Johnny had a cussing problem and his father was getting tired of it. He decided to ask his shrink what to do.
The shrink said that, since Christmas was coming up that he should ask Johnny what he wanted Santa to bring him. If he cussed, he should leave a pile of dog shit in place of the gift.
Two days before Christmas, Johnny''s dad asked Johnny what he wanted. Johnny said, "I want a goddamned teddy-bear laying right fuckin here beside me when I wake-up Christmas morning.
Then, when I go downstairs I want to see a motherfuckin'' train going around the goddamned tree, and when I go outside I want to see a red-assed fuckin'' bike leaning up against the damn garage!"
Christmas morning, Little Johnny woke up and rolled over into a big pile of dog shit. Confused, he walked downstairs and saw a bunch of dog shit around the Christmas tree. Scratching his head, he walked outside and saw a huge pile of dog shit by the garage. When he walked back inside with a curious look on his face.
His dad smiled and asked...
"So Johnny, what did Santa bring you this year?"
Johnny replied, "I think I got a fuckin'' dog but I can''t find the son of a bitch."