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Social Networking and Genealogy
Are you interested in both technology and genealogy? You can find a fresh approach to searching for your ancestors with social networking sites - it's free and fun. Both Facebook and Twitter have genealogy groups that you can join or follow. Or, by adding your family tree on Geni, you can invite other family members to join and link your trees!- Login to comment
Information About the Swine Flu
There has been a flurry of reports about the swine flu lately, some reassuring and some causing alarm. This isn't the first time that this strain of flu has sickened people; reports of the swine flu were documented in 1976 and 1988. The CDC has prepared an online document to help educate and prepare the public for this flu. For a historical perspective of influenza, read The Great Influenza: the Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History by John M. Barry. Photo courtesy of eLibrary.
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A Pick From Pearl
J. R. Moehringer's The Tender Bar sets an extremely high bar (pun intended) for memoirs.
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Brain Fitness
There have been many studies on brain fitness in the news lately, largely because Baby Boomers and other age groups are interested in keeping their memories and mental accuracy intact into their older years. This latest study, featured in PsychCentral states that expensive gimmicks and vitamins don't work.&nbs
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Looking for Science Fiction and Fantasy News?
If you're a science fiction or fantasy fiction fan and you're anxious for news about your favorite authors, try Locus Magazine online. Besides news stories about authors and upcoming books, it has reviews, awards information, commentaries and interviews. It's a great site for the sci fi/fantasy enthusiast!- Login to comment
Tracing Your Roots With DNA
Are you interested in using scientific methods to finding your long, lost ancestors and have money to burn? Consider DNA testing! This relatively new genealogical method matches your DNA with a database of other people also searching for their roots. Recently, Alex Haley's nephew, Chris, traced the family back to Scotland using this method! For more information read Tracing Your Roots - Login to comment
Autism Awareness Month
April is National Autism Awareness Month (NAAM). Many parents and health professionals, concerned about the rising number of children diagnosed with autism, have combined efforts to find a cure. Continued research and new therapies are at the forefront of their crusade. Need more information? The library has a large collection of Mangos - the Miracle Weight Loss Fruit?
Researchers in Camaroon have studied the effects of taking extracts from the African mango seed and have discovered that it may inhibit fat production. Although more research needs to be completed, this discovery may be promising for the increasing problem of obesity. Are you trying to lose weight? Check out the library's extensive collection of - Login to comment
Desperately Seeking Michigan? You'll Have to Be Patient...
Did you unsuccessfully try to log onto the new Seeking Michigan web site yesterday? If yes, you're not alone.
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A Pick From Pearl
If you were to ask me how many words there are in Toni Jordan's satisfying debut novel Addition, I'd check the number of pages, count the number of lines on enough pages and the number of words on enough lines to get reasonably accurate averages, and then multip
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The bad news is that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The good news is that it can often be prevented with screening and treatment.
Coming Soon To a Galaxy Near You!
The Nebula Awards nominees for the best science fiction and fantasy of 2008 are in! This coveted prize, given by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), will be presented at the 2009 Nebula Awards Weekend, April 24-26,2009 in Los Angeles, California. Information about the award as well as past winner can be found on the Nebula Awards homepage.
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Irish Genealogy Resources
Griffith's Valuation, carried out between 1847 and 1864, was the first organized valuation of Ireland's property holdings. It's especially helpful to those researching their Irish ancestors because Irish census records prior to 1901 were lost in the destruction of the Irish Public Records Office in 1922.
The Library Made Me Healthier
The March 3, 2009 issue of Woman's Day has a great article regarding four women and how they found resources at their libraries to help them get well. It's another great example of how libraries can change lives!- Login to comment
Getting Healthy Takes Less Time Than You Think
New research shows that even short bursts of exercise a few times a week can be beneficial to overall health. This is encouraging news for people who don't have the time for the recommended hours of physical activity per week. - Login to comment