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Monthly Archives: December 2007
New Year’s Resolutions – We can help you keep ’em
For many people, the New Year prompts thoughts of leaving bad habits behind or maybe trying something new. If you’re determined to do better in the coming year than you did last year, the Library can help. You may not … Continue reading
Matt, I’ve Got Another Excuse
Whitewater’s very own Matt Scott is featured in a Nike commercial set to air next week. He’s an excellent representative of the University and of wheelchair athletics. In case you haven’t seen the commercial, check it out below. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obdd31Q9PqA[/youtube] Matt, … Continue reading
Posted in campus connection
Tagged fun stuff, UWW, wheelchair basketball
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B-log Break
As everyone takes a break from classes to enjoy the holidays and the impending new year, the blog’s going to take a mini-break as well. To keep you tied over until we start posting again next week, feel free to … Continue reading
Travel Safely
If you’re traveling this season, please be safe. There are websites (usually from a state’s department of transportation) that can help you make decisions about when and where to drive. Driving Conditions (Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation) This site provides a … Continue reading
Where to Invest in 2008
When people think of the library, they don’t necessarily think to turn to us for investment advice. While we wouldn’t advise anyone on where to put their money, we can point you to credible and respectable sources for that sort … Continue reading
Posted in around the library, online @ the library
Tagged databases, investing, library events, mutual funds, online resources, stocks
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New Stuff Tuesday – December 18
Polish your Cha-Cha shoes and get ready to dance to our three new CDs by Cuban legend Ibrahim Ferrer. In 1999, Ferrer was “discovered” by American Guitarist Ry Cooder with the release of “Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Ibrahim Ferrer” … Continue reading
Posted in new stuff tuesdays
Tagged bolero, CDs, latin music, music, new stuff, son
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Journey to Planet Earth
Global warming has been making headlines for a while now and has become a major issue on the radar of the world’s citizens. Believe or not, there are other global threats with which we should concern ourselves – like urban … Continue reading
Posted in around the library, around the world
Tagged DVDs, earth science, new stuff, science, videos
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Go Elf Yourself
No, seriously – turn yourself or a friend into a dancing elf. OfficeMax started the promotional website to obviously cause millions of people to waste time either creating or admiring others’ work of the elfamorphosis. Since it’s Friday, I thought … Continue reading
Numbers, anyone?
Looking for international statistics? Country info? The United Nations may have just the numbers you need! There are several United Nations statistical databases available free (for non-commercial use) online at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/databases.htm: Census Knowledge Base The Census Knowledge Base, a fundamental … Continue reading
Posted in around the world, info.gov, online @ the library
Tagged data, government info, online resources, statistics
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Are you a FAN?
Most people that walk by my office have seen the facebook me sign in my window. Well, now you can facebook the Library too. Check out our profile page on there and become a fan. It’s the place to get … Continue reading