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New Stuff Tuesday – August 18

Posted on August 18, 2009 by kyle

Tabloid Valley: Supermarket News and American Culture By Paula Morton PN4888 .T3 M67 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor I’ve always been fascinated and entertained while standing in line at the checkout because I have a chance to catch up … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 11

Posted on August 11, 2009 by kyle

The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art By Don Thompson N6490 .T525 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Have you ever wondered how they came up with the price of a work of art? You see … Continue reading →

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Perseid meteor shower

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Susan

If you’re a fan of stargazing, check out the Perseid meteor shower. The best time for viewing these “shooting stars” is from midnight to dawn tonight and again late tomorrow night. According to NASA’s website, this meteor shower is an … Continue reading →

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Africa’s challenges in articles

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Barbara

Are you interested in learning more about Africa and its challenges? Andersen Library has resources you can use. The  Journal of International Affairs Spring/Summer 2009 issue’s theme is “Africa in the 21st Century” (available in Andersen Library’s 1st-floor Periodicals Collection … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 4

Posted on August 4, 2009 by kyle

Txtng: The Gr8 Db8 By David Crystal TK5105.73 .C79 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor It’s those darn kids – you know, the ones with their electronic devices and unlimited text plans and super-fast fingers. They reward skill for speed … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, NBA

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Barbara

I am going to shock my coworkers by blogging about sports! I just like to keep them guessing sometimes. On August 3, 1949, the Basketball Association of America and National Basketball League merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA). … Continue reading →

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Eastman & color for everyone

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Barbara

On July 30, 1928, George Eastman demonstrated his “kodacolor” process that allowed anyone to make color motion picture films. He was 74 at that time and had never even finished high school. But his inventions, such as roll film, brought … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 28

Posted on July 28, 2009 by kyle

Al’ America: Travels Through America’s Arab and Islamic Roots By Jonathan Curiel E169.1 .C853 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor They don’t call the America the “melting pot” for nothing. As the land of opportunity, we have traditionally been a … Continue reading →

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Robots

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Barbara

OK, I wasn’t planning to blog today until I saw something on the Today show about a “lifelike” Japanese robot modeling a bridal gown at a fashion show. Oh, my. I wouldn’t call it very lifelike, myself, but to judge … Continue reading →

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Dillinger d. July 22, 1934

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Barbara

John Dillinger was killed as he left Chicago’s Biograph Theatre after attending the gangster film Manhattan Melodrama on this date (July 22nd) in 1934. You may have seen the currently-playing film Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp (I did!), which was … Continue reading →

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