Saturday, May 31, 2008

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Computer: Primary Games. All kinds of free computer games, including Mini Golf. See List of all games.
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History: First Sounds.
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DVD: The Official Story (La Historia oficial, 1985). Director:Luis Puenzo. w/ Norma Aleandro (Alicia), Héctor Alterio (Roberto). Wife of a businessman in Buenos Aires starts investigating the history of their adopted daughter when she learns that the child may be from a politically imprisoned mother. Multiple side stories. Sometimes melodramatic. 1986 Oscar-winner for Best Foreign Film. Overall rating: 5 out of 10.
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Photogaphy: Bernd Nies. Good amateur photographer. Some spectacular shots.
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Computer: Team Viewer: Desktop sharing, presentations and file transfer, even through firewalls. Free of charge for private (non-commerical)use. Does not require installation. Great for technical support. Works well.
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Books: Library of Congress: Has online exhibitions.
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Recreation: State Parks in New York. Map included.
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Recreation: Croton Dam near Cronton-on-Hudson, built 1906. NYC water supply.
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Shopping: Pricegrabber: Price engine with useful commentaries and reviews.
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