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SLJ Top Blogs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:13:42 GMT

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Clip Source: www.schoollibraryjournal.com

This Blog's for You: Ten of the best blogs for folks who take kids' lit seriously (but not too seriously)

In the past, librarians relied solely on accredited children's awards, professional reviews from reputable journals and newspapers, and word of mouth from trusted sources to purchase materials. That “word of mouth” hasn't gone away. It has merely transformed itself into an electronic state. Blogs replace nothing and will never replace professional review journals. They supplement them instead. And if the publishing world happens to be listening that's wonderful, but it's not what's driving these sites. Bloggers blog because they love literature written for youth, and they want to share that love with others who feel the same way. Take away the distractions of who might be reading and why, and what you have are people who love what they do and are consistently willing to hear what others have to say. It is a community of people open to anyone who wants to join in the conversation.

Tags: blogs school library

NPR ghost

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:51:48 GMT

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Clip Source: www.npr.org

Tags: halloween

saving

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:22:22 GMT

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Clip Source: finance.yahoo.com

Turn Small Savings Into a Big Nest Egg

To redirect cash that might otherwise be spent on junk or unnecessary spending, explore savings opportunities that can increase your monthly contributions to your retirement accounts. These might include:

Tags: saving, money, personal finance

Funny Stuff from a Crabby Old Guy

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:16:57 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Saw this on Doug Johnson's blog so I wanted to share. Ha!

Clip Source: crabbyoldfart.wordpress.com

The Problem with Young People Today Is…

God Damned Young People Never Crack A Book

But these young people today, they don’t read books. They don’t read anything at all beyond text messages and the words printed on the ass of each other’s sweat pants. They wouldn’t recognize a book if you took them to a library, sat them in the adult fiction section and force fed them a hard cover copy of The Grapes of Wrath.

Tags: reading, crabby, young people, funny, humor

This is sad...

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:29:39 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Where are people who can't afford internet access, don't have computers, don't have money for books, need classes..etc...going to go?

Clip Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com

Philadelphia's libraries scheduled to close starting Oct. 2 due to budget deadlock

In a dramatic move, the Philadelphia Free Library System announced today that it will close all branch, regional and central libraries as of Oct. 2. There will be no book loans, no classes, no programs for seniors or children, no outreach to the community, no more community meetings at library locations. Starting today, the library began truncating its loan period.

Tags: philadelphia, libraries, closures, budget, public

Authors & Illustrators on Twitter (Childrens)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:03:58 GMT

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Clip Source: taralazar.wordpress.com

Children’s Picture Book Authors & Illustrators on Twitter

In the same spirit of connecting children’s authors with fans and other publishing professionals, here’s a list of published picture book authors and illustrators who maintain a Twitter presence. Also included are debut authors with books due for release in the coming year or two.

Tags: twitter, authors, illutrators, childrens, literature

Salt Lake Tribune - Librarian

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:37:26 GMT

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Clip Source: www.sltrib.com

Hefting kettlebells, hitting the books

"I'm a big believer that a healthy body is a healthy mind," he said. "For the ancient Greeks, demonstrating your intelligence was part of physical competition, and the measure of a man was every discipline. They were interested in the aesthetic, but only of a complete person."

Hanagarne's Web site, www.worldsstrongestlibrarian.com, chronicles all that, plus his own struggle with Tourette's syndrome. "It was a way for me to talk about things I love," the librarian said. "Nothing scares me like being bored."

Tags: librarian, featured, stories

AGH!!!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:02:59 GMT

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clipper's remarks: more photos from the Papua New Guinea discover...

Clip Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Tags: spider, camouflage

Juicing

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:59:57 GMT

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Clip Source: www.bestofjuicing.com

Health Benefits of Juicing

If you are looking for an easy and effective way to do something good for you body, consider the health benefits of juicing. Juicing is preparing and drinking fruit and vegetable juices, and the many health benefits of juicing far exceed those of eating solid fruits and vegetables

Tags: juicing, health, benefits

NTY's Profile on Readers on the Subway

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:58:27 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I love reading in the subway in LA (Metro). It definitely is an art form. I used to have long discussions about the how best to fold the paper...a couple of New Yorkers taught me the proper way

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

She was not preparing for a tae kwon do bout, but performing her personal version of the underground battle engaged in daily by millions of New Yorkers: reading, intently, on a sardine-can D train hurtling swiftly toward Brooklyn in the evening rush. Without holding on.

yes. figure it out people.

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:39:53 GMT

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Clip Source: suddenly.tumblr.com

Tags: obama, healhcare reform images

tell me about it

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:39:13 GMT

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Clip Source: postsecret.blogspot.com

Tags: postsecret

"what do guns have to do with healthcare?"

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:12:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: the discussions have spiraled down to dangerous and ridiculous shouting and soon shooting matches...

Clip Source: blacksnob.com

Now Folks Are Bringing Guns To Healthcare Rallies For Poops and Giggles

Tags: healthcare, guns, rallies, disgusting

LA Bicycle Plan Update

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:03:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: If you are an LA bike rider, you should check this out.

Clip Source: www.labikeplan.org

Los Angeles Bicycle Plan Update

Below are links to maps showing the proposed bikeway network for the City of Los Angeles Bicycle Plan. Please read the explanatory cover letter for information on how routes were selected and categorized. The letter also provides more information on the forthcoming distribution of the DRAFT Bicycle Plan.

Proposed Bikeway Network Maps

Tags: bike, path, los angeles, proposal

Web 3.0 Concepts Explained

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:33:39 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Pretty cool presentations to check out if you are interested in Web 3.0 and what it is.

Clip Source: www.labnol.org

Web 3.0 Concepts Explained in Plain English (Presentations)

Tags: web 3.0 presentations education internet tools