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Cliparti: I know of a place that will help you getting rid of it. Log on to www.afroam.org/children/myths/myths.htm. It has all famous myths and fables from not only India but around the world. Now, why pine is green or why crocodile has a rough back has nothing to do with the story it tells. So you should start understanding the difference between a reality, a myth and a fable. Fluppy: You know once I logged on to a site that asked me how many times had I seen a cat in my dreams? I wonder why they were doing this kind of a poll? Cliparti: It must’ve been for fun only. Even I know of a site that asked such question. Basically, the site deals with lots of quiz, reviews, games, photo gallery and games. It is otherwise a safe and interactive place for kids to experience the Net. Being educative, things like that are just asked for fun. You can see it for yourself if you go to http://www.spancity.com/webspace/eduweb/default.shtn. Windy: Talking of educative sites, I guess www.syvum.com/squizzes is one of the best online learning experiences. It deals with math, science, physics, chemistry, French, German, Indian history, vocabulary, geography etc. It has brainteasers and recipes too along with IQ tests and logic. For enriching your general knowledge about various countries and their capitals and various proverbs used in English language this is the right place to visit. What’s more it has quick links to free download, FAQ, articles, games and quizzes, family fun, preparation and practice and information on GRE, and various other software for kids. Cliparti: This sure sounds to be a real extensive site. Fluppy: Yeah, a sure bone-breaker! Windy: Well, well! Which bone-breaker may I ask? Fluppy: How do I know which bone-breaker? Cliparti: Then why don’t you try to know about it? At http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/pages/bones.html you will see Foss human body. Meet Mr. Bones, dismantle his skeleton and put them back in their proper place. You will hear a click if they are dragged and put in proper place. Finally, Mr. Bones’ skeleton will wave at you when you have put all his bones together. Fluppy: That sounds scary. Imagine a skeleton waving at you. Cliparti: On the contrary. You will find this Mr. Bones so amusing that no longer will you be afraid of skeletons. As it is, what is there to be scared of something that is within all of us. Windy: Hey Cliparti, you are sounding so such like my science tutors. I guess you can be a successful tutor when you grow up. Cliparti: No Windy, I don’t think so. Windy: Why do you say that? Cliparti: By the time I grow up there’ll be so many tutors available instantly, any time that I don’t think anybody would require me. Windy: Hmm. That is another field that the Net will surely get into. Cliparti: Get into? It’s already got into. Haven’t you heard of www.quikktutor.com/services/tutoringApproach.asp. They offer online expert tutoring, instantly and backed by high quality content. It is quite an ideal learning companion. While doing their homework or preparing for exams or in need of any kind of assistance-students feel confident that they can approach quiktutor at any time. Here students and tutors interact live in a virtual classroom that includes a two-way audio. Fluppy: Does this tutor scold you if you ask same question many times? Cliparti: Ha, Ha. I don’t think so. Why don’t you try it for yourself? You can go for week’s free trial offer and in case you like it, you can continue and if you don’t, then stop. Windy: There is no harm trying. Fluppy: I guess this tutor will not even complain to my mother when I am not too attentive with him. Cliparti: I am beginning to feel that you are already getting fond of this tutor. Fluppy: Come to think of it, yes. You see there are other advantages as well. I don’t have to miss my cartoon programme, as this tutor will have no time restrictions. Cliparti: Now you see Windy, why I was saying that I would not be able to become a successful tutor. With students like Fluppy and tutors like the Internet, I wonder where people like me will go? This is a perfect example of machine replacing man. Do you think man should continue making such machines? Windy: Hmm! Good Question!!
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