Today, even though families are separated by long distance, they no longer have to miss milestone birthdays, sweet smiles from family members or holiday celebrations. There are many ways to stay in touch and keep family connections, regardless of the distance that separates you.Smile for your WebcamWith a video camera or webcam (Amazon, $28-75) you can plug into your computer and stay in touch with family members. Skypeallows users to make video calls over the internet for free. Together, they have revolutionized the way we can communicate long distance. Many computers and phones have video capabilities already built into the device - if you have an iPhone or iPad, iChat is an application you can use.Create a Family Web PageSet up a family website. This is a great way to share pictures and family news and keep it within the family or share it with the world. Begin by creating a Google account if you do not already have one. Once you have signed in to your Google account, click “Create site” and follow the directions from there. Give family members the URL and password to get onto the site.Join FacebookFacebook is a social networking site that allows users to share real time information with each other. Family members can see up to date pictures and keep current with each other. Post videos of special events or memorable moments.Start a BlogA blog is an online diary. Have your children record their daily activities for grandparents, aunts and uncles to read. This is a great way to work on writing skills while also keeping in touch, recording thoughts, posting pictures, and journaling about daily life. WordPress.com is a great site to use to get started.Post Pictures to an Online Photo AlbumPicasa and Flickr offer high resolution online photo albums. Post pictures of family vacations, children’s art work, or family celebrations for all to see.Use your PhonePhones are not just for talking. Take a picture of your child receiving an award and send it off right away to the relatives. It only takes a few minutes to or share it on Facebook, Picasa, or in an email or text message.Keep Photographs and Photo Albums AccessibleUpload pictures to a digital picture frame and keep it within close reach for your family to see. Arrange a “wall” of family pictures at eye level and talk to your child about each person.Mail Cards and LettersIf all the technology has you overwhelmed, grab a pen and some paper paper and write out good, old-fashioned snail mail. Purchase a stack of cards and designate a schedule for regularly sending out. Grandparents love getting cards and letters in the mail that are handwritten by their grandkids. Make sure some of the cards are blank so that your children can draw pictures.
A TABLE in HTML is a way to display data in rows and colums. A simple example is shown below and the atributes that can be used.First Row - First CellFirst Row - Secon CellSecond Row - First CellSecond Row - Second CellThis opens the table then defines a row. Within that row you are placing two data items. You are then closing the row. You are then defining the second row. Within that row you are placing the next two data items. You are then closing the row. You are then closing the table.* … * * … * * * * * * *