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International Year of the Potato

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Barbara

Did you know that 2008 is the International Year of the Potato? Yup, thank the United Nations and eat a spud today. Why?! The International Year of the Potato (IYP) “will raise awareness of the importance of the potato – … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 8

Posted on July 8, 2008 by kyle

Healthcare Tsunami: The Wave of Consumerism That Will Change US Business by Dean Halverson & Wayne Glowac RA410.53 .H35 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor The skyrocketing cost of oil isn’t the only concern of the minds of many Americans. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 1

Posted on July 1, 2008 by kyle

Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of “Energy Independence” by Robert Bryce TJ163.25 .U6 B79 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor With oil prices nearing $143 a barrel, one has to wonder about this energy independence that has been buzzing … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 24

Posted on June 24, 2008 by kyle

The Book of Salsa: A Chronicle of Urban Music from the Caribbean to New York City by César Miguel Rondón translated by Frances Aparicio with Jackie White ML3475 .R6613 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor We’re going to spice things … Continue reading →

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Has your brain been Googled?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Barbara

Is Internet use affecting our brains, and should that should worry us? Read Nicholas Carr’s provocative article “Is Google making us stupid?” in the July/August Atlantic Monthly (also available via the Academic Search Premier database). Carr suggests that our use … Continue reading →

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Tornado season…be prepared

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Barbara

It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 27

Posted on May 27, 2008 by kyle

Major: A Black Athlete, A White Era, and the Fight To Be the World’s Fastest Human Being by Todd Balf GV1051 .T3 B35 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Ahh, the first day of classes for the summer. Some of … Continue reading →

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May is Nat’l Bike Month

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Barbara

May is National Bike Month. Across the U.S. more than 43 million people enjoy riding their bikes. However, most of us still drive to work, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Maybe the gas prices will change that … Continue reading →

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Saying things nicely

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Barbara

Have you ever struggled to say something and wanted to put it nicely? Or, have you ever wondered about the euphemisms you’ve heard? Well, R.W. Holder’s How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms (2nd-floor Reference … Continue reading →

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Résumé help

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Barbara

OK, I know you’re all busy preparing for exams and finishing papers…but if you also are looking for work you may need to prepare a stunning & effective résumé. Your University Library has some material that may help: Search the … Continue reading →

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