Category Archives: around the world

Poe performances

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Barbara

Enjoy scary tales? See Royal Oak Productions’ “Tales of Poe” at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center (402 West Main Street), with performances on: Oct. 24, 25, 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. (& midnight on Halloween) Sat., Nov. … Continue reading →

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Listen For Free!

Posted on October 23, 2008 by kyle

The MP3 player is everywhere. It seems like every time I go out for a walk, at least half of the people are listening to something. The white headphones are easily spotted from at least fifty yards away. Even drivers … Continue reading →

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Ocean monitoring

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Barbara

Last week I blogged about the International Year of the Earth and noted that one of the Year’s themes is oceans. Well, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned about our oceans and how they are faring, including their … Continue reading →

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International Year of Planet Earth

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Barbara

International Year of Planet Earth, jointly initiated by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), has political support from 191 countries and partnerships with many organizations. The “year” runs January 2007 … Continue reading →

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October is Archives Month

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Barbara

October is Archives Month, sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board and the Wisconsin Historical Society. The 2008 theme is “Discover the Unexpected: Visit Your Local Archives.” It’s sponsored nationally by the Society of American Archivists. The UW-Madison student … Continue reading →

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No Free Refills?!

Posted on August 22, 2008 by kyle

Oh, wait, you wouldn’t know what that’s like (unless you’ve traveled to Europe). Beloit College has released their annual Mindset List, which examines the worldviews of incoming freshmen. Just in case math isn’t your forte, the majority of students beginning … Continue reading →

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International Year of Languages

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Barbara

“On average, a language ceases to be spoken every two weeks.” That’s what the web page for the UN’s International Year of Languages (2008) says. UNESCO suggests that language policies enable people in linguistic communities to use their first languages … Continue reading →

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View documentaries on the web

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Barbara

SnagFilms offers free viewing of documentaries. You can look for specific titles or browse by topics. There’s everything under the sun here, from A Pug’s Life to Super Size Me (you might remember that one, where the guy eats a … Continue reading →

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Witches of Whitewater

Posted on August 8, 2008 by kyle

One of our favorite questions here at the Reference Desk is, “Is it true that there’s a book in the library that will make you go crazy?” Since we’re all pretty sane around here, that would mean that we haven’t … Continue reading →

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Olympic fever?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Barbara

Yes, it’s time for the summer Olympics, being held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on August 8-24, starting with the opening ceremony (on television Friday evening). Visit the International Olympic Committee’s official web site, which lists the summer events … Continue reading →

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