History of National Grandparents Day

But with the ever growing list of things that one can do through the internet, just having an internet connection is no longer enough - faster internet does make a huge difference. This is why the Australian government has embarked on the National Broadband Network which is in many respects the largest infrastructure project undertaken in Australia.

But just how will the National Broadband Network translate to tangible benefits?

The internet opens up global business opportunities for the entrepreneur. Faster internet speeds save time and thus increase overall productivity.

High speed broadband internet can better facilitate virtual classrooms and interactive learning. The National Broadband Network will bring world class healthcare services into Australian homes. The use of internet technology in delivering health services is not new - broadband internet will only make tele-psychiatry, tele-radiology, patient monitoring and electronic, secure transmission of patient data. Sharing high resolution digital photos and high definition videos will no longer be constrained by the download speed.

Occurring on the 1st Sunday that comes after Labor Day, the National Grandparents Day is celebrated in both Canada and the United States as a secular holiday. Thanks to Marian McQuade of West Virginia, the US Senate, President Carter and Senator Alphonse D'Amato, many people get a special day to celebrate their grandparents. National Grandparents Day also has a recognized official song by Johnny Prill, "A Song For Grandma and GrandPa".