Mother's Day 2015

Hi All,

Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming and the warm weather seems to be here for good - this time at least.

And that means Mother's Day is quickly approaching.  Click on some of the following links about Mother's Day, its history and some background about what moms' currently want for mother's day (hint: its not what you think).

For a bit of context, click on this first link which goes to the Wikipedia link for Mother's Day.  This fairly long article includes a brief history of Mother's Day, Mother's Day traditions and how Mother's Day is celebrated in various countries.  Context indeed!  For a parallel history of Mother's Day, click on this link from History.com - which also covers the history and traditions of this holiday.

From Buzzfeed.com comes this article entitled, '21 Moms Reveal What They Actually Want For Mother's Day'.  Scarymommy.com has an article entitled, '30 Things (Almost) Every Mother Wants For Mother's Day'. (Definitely not your traditional list of flowers, chocolate, etc...)

Babble.com did the same thing, but different with an article titled, 'What Moms Really Want: 25 Best Mother's Day Gifts'.  Parenting.com has the same song, but a different riff with an article entitled, 'What Moms Really Want For Mother's Day'.

Finally, U.S. News & World Report chimed in with an article titled, '7 Cheap But Thoughtful Gifts For Mother's Day'.


And of course there are the traditional go-to gifts like flowers...
FTD.com
1800Flowers
ProFlowers.com

And if you want to find some books about Mother's Day from the library, click on this link which goes to the library card catalog. 


Enjoy the links and Happy Mother's Day to all you Mom's out there!

Regards,
Stu

Set Lists From Concerts

Hi All,

Yeah...you probably all have seen something like this before...but I haven't. And if I haven't seen this then there's probably at least one other person who might benefit from this site.

Really, I dont' live under a rock....:)

Click on this link for setlists for various bands and concerts. 

Users can find setlists - songs played - at various concerts by various bands and artists.  There are links for the setlists, artists, festivals, venues, and statistics.  

The site would probably be used by users who use the artists option.  For example, if you pick Johnny Cash, you'll find the set list for his concert on July 5, 2003 at the Carter Family Fold in Virginia. The link has the list of songs starting with Folsom Prison Blues and continues with I Walk the Line....

There are further links for artist statistics and for previous concerts by the artist/musician/band. The site also has a forum for listeners to discuss setlists. concerts and tours. 

Finally, the library has an excellent collection of non-fiction books on music, musicians and music history on all genres of music (rock 'n roll, jazz, classical, blues, modern and more).  Click this link for information straight from our library card catalog. 

Regards,
Stu

Manuals Online

Hi All,

Have you ever needed to find the manual to your washing machine or dryer?  Or what about your refrigerator or a lawn mower or digital camera?  Well, have I got a solution for you!

There is a website called Manuals Online.com and it has all sorts of manuals for your use and for you to download. 

The site has owner manuals for thousands of products in the following categories: Baby Care, Car Audio & Video, Cell Phone, Communications, Computer Equipment, Fitness & Sports, Home Audio, Household Appliances, Kitchen Appliances, Laundry Appliances, Lawn & Garden, Marine Equipment, Musical Equipment, Outdoor Cooking, Personal Care, Photography, Portable Media, Power Tools, TV & Video, Video Games.

Once you pick a category there are further breakdowns until you get to the item you need.  Note that manuals open in PDF format.  Also note that manuals can be printed for your use at a later time. 

Another interesting feature of the site is that users can obtain 'customer support' for the product manual they are looking for.  This customer support option is somewhat fluky - so be prepared.

Other features of ManualsOnline that are notable include the fact that they have over 700,000 products and there is a search box on the homepage.  Click here for the link. 

There is also a robust community of people who help with product support questions and who help to provide answers to all your product and manual questions....signing in is free. Click here for more information about this part of the site. 

So there you have it a - a wonderful site to help you get your manuals when you need them!

Regards,
Stu

Hi All,

The end of the school year is coming and so is the end of the academic (college) year.  And that means...tests, term papers and Regents exams are coming up.

So, without further ado, a bunch of helpful websites that talk about study tips!

1. StudyTechniques.org - has articles on topics as varied as 'Preparing To Study'. 'Reading Styles and Strategies' and 'Preventing Procrastination'. 

2. Academic Tips.org - has articles on topics like 'Best Places to Study' (hint: library), 'Concentration Tips', 'Note Taking Techniques', and 'Time Management Tips'.

3.  StudyTips.org - has over 75 articles to help students study more effectively.  There are sections on Writing Help and Math Help, Science Help and links to college scholarships and study strategies.

4. COD.edu - Tips For Effective Study - a simple 2 page summary of how to study...'nuff said.

5.  Youth Central - Life From Every Angle - Study and Training - Top 10 Study Tips

6. BusinessInsider.com - 10 Study Hacks That Will Help You Ace Your Final Exams - a bit of 'non-traditional' study advice might help...this is it!  Off the cuff also...

7. U.S. News and World Report - Top 15 Hot Tips For Finals - good, solid advice even though the article is somewhat old...

Good luck on your exams and finals and term papers!  Hope the links help.

Regards,
Stu

Happy Anniversary William Shakespeare!!!

Hi All,

William Shakespeare died on April 23rd, 1616. Which makes tomorrow - Thursday - the 399th anniversary of his death.  Wow!

For a really, really brief overview of his life, works and context of his life, click on this link from Wikipedia.

Here is a list of some very helpful William Shakespeare links:
Internet Shakespeare Editions
Folger Digital Texts
Open Source Shakespeare complete works - with search engine and concordance.
First Four Folios - Miami University Library
Shakespeare Quartos Archive
Shakespeare's Words - online version of a very popular glossary
Shakespeare's Will
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Works by William Shakespeare at Project Gutenberg


Readers might want to click on this link which goes to the library card catalog on the subject of 'William Shakespeare'.  Readers will find Shakespeare plays, poems, literary criticism, books on CD, videos and more by clicking on the link. 

Enjoy the links and happy birthday to the Bard!

Regards,
Stu