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 Posted: Wed, Sep 16 2009, 4:29 pm EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library |
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Dan Brown (author of Da Vinci Code) his new book's digital version on Kindle is outselling Hardcover for now. So its an indicator of how books will be consumed in the not tooo distant future as bigger iphones, laptops and even other eReaders are still in its infancy but gaining fast as the preferred reading medium.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10354453-17.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0 |
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Jay T.
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| Posted: Wed, Sep 16 2009, 7:18 pm EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library |
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| Off topic, I know. I'm a Dan Brown fan and my wife was kind enough to buy the book for me the first day it went on sale. I have to say this book is excellent. I'm about half way done with it already. If you liked his other books this one will not disappoint. |
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| Posted: Tue, Sep 22 2009, 1:04 am EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library |
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Philadelphia Free Library System saved!
A massive letter-writing and email campaign has saved Philadelphia's Free Library System from closure, just days before it was scheduled to shut forever:
Just minutes ago, the Pennsylvania State senate passed bill 1828 by a vote of 32 to 17. For all of you who have been following the saga over the city's budget crisis, this is indeed the legislation that was needed for the City of Philadelphia to avoid the "Doomsday" Plan C budget scenario, which would have resulted in the layoff of 3,000 city employees and forced the closing of all libraries.
We are enormously grateful to everyone who advocated on our behalf. More than 2,000 letters to state legislators were collected from our libraries, and countless others made calls and sent emails underscoring how important public libraries are to the economic, educational and social life of our city. We also thank our incredible library staff, who despite the threat of imminent layoffs continued to provide excellent service to the thousands of people who use one of the 54 libraries in our system.
Breaking News - Legislation to keep libraries open passes! (via Consumerist) |
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| Posted: Tue, Sep 22 2009, 7:43 am EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library |
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| Instead of a library, can we get solar panels on top of the school? |
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| Posted: Tue, Sep 22 2009, 8:07 am EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library- solar pannels? |
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| why? |
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| Posted: Tue, Sep 22 2009, 9:07 am EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library- solar pannels? |
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I think Guest was thinking about color green. 
Need to know the savings on electric bills vs. the costs of installation and maintenance. |
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| Posted: Tue, Sep 22 2009, 11:02 am EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library- solar pannels? |
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| me wrote: |
I think Guest was thinking about color green.
Need to know the savings on electric bills vs. the costs of installation and maintenance. |
of course with "Green Energy", the "con" party will look at the short-term costs, while the "pro" party will look at the long-term impact.
Maybe we can get a wind-turbine where the old water tower was, and additional solar panels on the ballfield. Already have a fence up. |
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| Posted: Tue, Sep 22 2009, 11:37 am EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library |
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By the way, did you see that tonight there is a program at Cranbury Public Library on this very topic:
Solar Power Seminar presented by 4BestSolar
When:
Tue, Sep 22, 2009 7:00 PM - Tue, Sep 22, 2009 8:00 PM
Where:
Cranbury Public Library
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During this free informational seminar, you will learn how new solar incentives will pay for your system. Become informed about the 30% federal tax refund off the cost of a solar based system as well as up to $17,500 in NJ State rebate. Moving to a solar powered system can also increase you home value without a rise in property tax, while earning credits as your utility meter runs backwards! Attend this free seminar to learn even more. |
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| Posted: Tue, Sep 22 2009, 2:18 pm EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library |
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| Quote: | | of course with "Green Energy", the "con" party will look at the short-term costs, while the "pro" party will look at the long-term impact. |
BOTH of these factors should be looked at by anyone before deciding whether they will be "pro" or "con". |
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| Posted: Sun, Sep 27 2009, 12:06 am EDT Post subject: Re: More on the library |
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Great Digital International Children's Library, just press the READ THIS BOOK above the book picture to get to the all the free books. Great if your child also can speak multi-languages
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
| Quote: | | The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. The Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children. |
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