The electoral landscape looks like it may be changing as candidates work hard to earn the votes of the under 30 crowd. Some of the issues concerning today's younger voters are the rising cost of college tuition, student loans and global warming. As the Texas primary approaches, who gets your vote?
Check out Elizabeth Holmes' article in the Wall Street Journal: Young America May Lift Democrats, Shape Agendas.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Social Networks & Privacy
Much has been said and written about social networking (Facebook, blogs, MySpace, etc.) regarding privacy concerns (personal safety, identity theft, etc.). Lately, these conversations have focused on another topic -- the effects that online activities can have on employment (current and future).
Several campus venues have been used to inform the Tarleton community about these effects. For example, Career Services in the Division of Student Life has offered workshops, seminars, and presentations about "cleaning up digital dirt."
The articles listed below provide more information about this timely topic. Take a look.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Presidents Day - February 18th.
From about.com - When is Presidents Day and How Can I Celebrate Online?
U.S. Presidents Day is today! - Take a look at the link above.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Sometimes the clearest answer is a MAP
Check out
100 Things To Do with Google Maps Mashups - gmapsmania!
This site can help you simulate a flood to show damage effects, see where UFOs have been sighted (not complete: no record for Stephenville when I checked!), find the nearest Starbucks, and best, make your OWN Google maps mashup!! And 96 other Cool Maps...
http://gmapsmania.googlepages.com/100thingstodowithgooglemapsmashups
100 Things To Do with Google Maps Mashups - gmapsmania!
This site can help you simulate a flood to show damage effects, see where UFOs have been sighted (not complete: no record for Stephenville when I checked!), find the nearest Starbucks, and best, make your OWN Google maps mashup!! And 96 other Cool Maps...
http://gmapsmania.googlepages.com/100thingstodowithgooglemapsmashups
Monday, February 11, 2008
Undecided about your Career???
Undecided about your Career?
US News & World Report recently issued the "Best Careers for 2008." If you like to write, try "ghostwriting or "editor." Are you good with math? Become an "engineer" or "investment banker." Or would you rather work with people in a career in the "clergy" or as a "politician." And if you want to stay in college forever, then "professor" or "higher education administrator" is perfect for you. Check out the entire article at:
http://www.usnews.com/features/business/best-careers/best-careers-2008.html
US News & World Report recently issued the "Best Careers for 2008." If you like to write, try "ghostwriting or "editor." Are you good with math? Become an "engineer" or "investment banker." Or would you rather work with people in a career in the "clergy" or as a "politician." And if you want to stay in college forever, then "professor" or "higher education administrator" is perfect for you. Check out the entire article at:
http://www.usnews.com/features/business/best-careers/best-careers-2008.html
Friday, February 8, 2008
Be my Valentine
Valentine’s Day is approaching and many of us are thinking about our loved ones, but do you know why we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Check out this video clip on the History of Valentine’s Day @ http://www.history.com/minisites/valentine/.
Need to get inspired?
Here are just a few suggestions from our collection:
E-Books
Personal Author: Aron, Paul, 1956 Sept. 15-
Title: Count the ways [electronic resource]: the greatest love stories of our time / Paul Aron.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER -HQ801 .A2 A76 2002 EB
Personal Author: Shafer, Ken, 1970-
Title: Happy together [computer file]: 500 things to do for and with your sweetheart / Ken Shafer ; illustrated by Tom Szafranski.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER - HQ801 .S466 1996 EB
Books to Checkout
Title: Nothing but you : love stories from the New Yorker / edited by Roger Angell.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER - PS648.L6 N68 1998
Location: STACKS
Personal Author: Fisher, Helen E.
Title: Why we love : the nature and chemistry of romantic love / Helen Fisher.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER - BF575.L8 F53 2005
Location: STACKS
Also, checkout our lobby display of the 100 Greatest Love Poems Ever Written!
Need to get inspired?
Here are just a few suggestions from our collection:
E-Books
Personal Author: Aron, Paul, 1956 Sept. 15-
Title: Count the ways [electronic resource]: the greatest love stories of our time / Paul Aron.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER -HQ801 .A2 A76 2002 EB
Personal Author: Shafer, Ken, 1970-
Title: Happy together [computer file]: 500 things to do for and with your sweetheart / Ken Shafer ; illustrated by Tom Szafranski.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER - HQ801 .S466 1996 EB
Books to Checkout
Title: Nothing but you : love stories from the New Yorker / edited by Roger Angell.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER - PS648.L6 N68 1998
Location: STACKS
Personal Author: Fisher, Helen E.
Title: Why we love : the nature and chemistry of romantic love / Helen Fisher.
DICK-SMITH CALL NUMBER - BF575.L8 F53 2005
Location: STACKS
Also, checkout our lobby display of the 100 Greatest Love Poems Ever Written!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Product Recalls -- Stay informed
Want to know about product recalls: What? When? What next?
Check out the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's site. "You can find information on over 4,000 product recalls and recall alerts" through a variety of ways.
Check out the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's site. "You can find information on over 4,000 product recalls and recall alerts" through a variety of ways.
- Check the commission's web page for updates.
- Receive RSS feed notifications.
- View podcasts.
- Listen to MP3 recordings.
Each of these formats lets you get recall summaries and product safety news. Stay informed!
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