Boy's Quest articles from October 2007

Boy's Quest archives from October 2007

Life in the fast lane.(computers)
October 1, 2007... Computers have changed the way people live. They are used for communication, transportation, and even entertainment. Computers are used to solve equations, and to find, store, organize, and distribute information. Inventors and...

Be nice to mice.(computer mouse)
October 1, 2007... "Joe, your mouse is dirty." "Will, how many times do I have to tell you? Herbie is not a mouse. He's a hamster. And he happens to be clean. He grooms himself constantly." Will smiled at his brother. "I'm not talking about Herbie. I'm...

Spinning down the WWW highway.(world wide web)(Interview)
October 1, 2007... Have you ever bumped into a spider web? If so, you've seen a tangle of thin threads going in every direction. This is the spider's way of snaring a victim. When she feels the vibrations on her net, she jumps into action to find out what's...

Word search.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Look forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally to find the following words. Cross the words off the list. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell something about computers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARCHIVE ...

Read the web.
October 1, 2007... Bet you love to read, right? But today you have a problem. You already read all of the books and magazines in your house three times and can't find anything new. Mom can't take you to the library until Saturday, and it's only Tuesday. What will...

Build your own printer stand.(Workshop)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Where is the best place to store printer paper? Right under the printer, that's where! This printer stand will allow you to keep two reams, that's 1000 sheets of paper, right beneath your printer! And it does this without taking up any extra...

Computer lingo.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... What's on your computer screen? What does all that lingo mean? Megabytes and gigabytes... Tons and tons of cool websites! Once you learn the ins and outs, Have no more computer doubts... Computers are a fun-filled tool To learn at home...

Hurricane hunting.
October 1, 2007... How would you like to be a hurricane hunter? These pilots fly through hurricanes, collecting information about air pressure, wind speed, and location. Even if you're not a pilot, you can start your own collection of hurricane information....

Escape! The mindless maze.(COMPUTER QUEST)
October 1, 2007... During a desperate snowball battle, the opposing team cornered you. Seeing no way out, you surrendered. While being led into their massive snow fort you spot a weakness in the fort's walls. You must get this information to your team, but first...

Computer crunch.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... How well do you know computers? Solve the following puzzles to sharpen your computer know-how. 1. a machine that will store and process information 2. a chip of silicon that works extremely fast to process information 3. a unit...

T.A.I.L.S. comics #39: beware of the weasel!!(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The Multiple Overhand Knot Form the circle big enough to allow three twists to rest in a straight line before you begin pulling on the ends while gently twisting the standing part and the working end. Observe watchfully how the knots form,...

Binary numbers.
October 1, 2007... When you push a button on a calculator, how does it get the answer? When you surf the internet, what makes the web pages appear? When you're fighting the bad guys in your video games, how does the game controller know what you want to do?...

Computer chips.(Chef's CORNER)(Recipe)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... You and your friends will enjoy a "byte" of this easy-to-make and tasty snack. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ingredients: * 1 box of "rectangular-shaped" crackers (your choice) * package of cheese slices * 1 jar of green olives...

Break the binary code.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... 1. Why did the Eency-Weency Spider crawl across the computer screen? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. What did the doctor say to the computer programmer? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers: 1. to see the world wide web 2. You...

Hear-phones big! Make tiny sounds.(Science)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Have you ever heard a coat hanger ring like a GONG! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Or a spoon sound like a BELL? If you hang a coat hanger on a string and let it dangle, when you tap it with a pencil it does sound like a gong. But you...

Things given.(data processing and storage)
October 1, 2007... Data means "things given" in Latin. Did you ever wonder what happens to the things that you give to your computer when you type data, like your name or age, into it? You press "Enter" or a "Submit" button, and the information is whisked away....

Paddle blast.(COMPUTER QUEST)
October 1, 2007... This game gives a twist to the classic "Paddle Ball" video game. The object of this game is to get through five levels. Each level becomes harder as you go. To complete a level, blast away all the green blocks with the yellow ball. You only...

Computer flu.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Our computer isn't feeling well, Please call a doctor quick. Dad says it has a virus, Sure hope I don't get sick. My throat's a little scratchy. I have a fever too. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oh no! This can't be happening. I've got...

Comfort zone.(ergonomics)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Have you heard of the word ergonomics? Ergonomics is a science that helps people do their jobs or use their tools comfortably and safely. Being comfortable while using your computer is important. Having good posture while at your computer...

My computer.(Poem)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... My computer's low on memory; My battery is slow. My software's misconfigured; My system's in sleep mode. My database is empty; My mainframe had a crash. My graphics aren't translating; My zip is in the trash. My cords are...

Compu-terms.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... In spite of its high technology, the computer industry has borrowed much of its language from other fields. In fact, all of the computer-related words below have other familiar meanings. Figure out the clues listed, using the answers below, and...

Our office mouse.(Poem)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Our family has a little mouse That lives upon our desk. Inside the office in our house, He's almost like a guest! This mouse is grey With tail so long. He slides sideways; He's never wrong! Our office mouse is not a pet. I...

Pal's pen pal club.(Brief article)(List)
October 1, 2007... Dear Readers, This is our shortened list of boys who want to be pen pals. To receive our complete list with the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We'll send you the addresses within six weeks. (Remember, we can...

Pal's post office.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Dear Pal, BOYS' QUEST is one of my favorite magazines other than National Geographic for Kids. My favorite computer games in National Geographic is "Zipper's Pipe Panic." My favorite breed of dog is a Chihuahua. I'll send you...

Ticklers & teasers.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... by Stephanie Kelley Joke: What did one computer say to the other? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Solution: Look out! A mouse! Joke: What did one mouse ask the other? Solution: What do you think of my...

Mystery picture puzzle.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... (2) envelope [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] bone slice of pie sailboat (4) flags tepee jet crown shoe (2) cds worm boomerang pencil mug cup duck sock [ILLUSTRATION...