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IRack

on March 16th, 2007 in Links by | 1 Comment

Apple has introduced a new product. I think you’ll like it. The IRack.

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Librarain videos

on February 26th, 2007 in Books, Librarianship, Links by | 5 Comments

These kids today and their wacky video freeculture. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Well, after minutes of painstaking research, I have determined that librarians reign supreme on YouTube. Steve Reed, kickass Library Media Specialist at Wilmington High School sent us a link to an excellent video…

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Heart Librarians

on February 13th, 2007 in Books, Links by | 3 Comments

Doppleganger at 50 books hearts librarians.

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How to search Amazon for sale stuff

on January 17th, 2007 in Links by | 4 Comments

As a librarian, I feel obliged to share this method of procrastination resource with others: These clever folks figured out how to link directly to stuff on sale at Amazon. So if you want to look at 80% off Office Supplies for some reason, you are now able. This ability…

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The contents of my (outsourced) brain

on January 8th, 2007 in ALA, Links by | Comments Off

My brain and my bookmarks are getting more tightly interwoven as the years go by. A few hours away from my desk and I start itching for the hive mind. Here’s a few of the tabs I’ve had open lately. Wild Turkey Sounds Dojo, a JavaScript toolkit that takes the…

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Librarian vs. influenza: day you have got to be kidding

on December 31st, 2006 in Avenging, Film, Librarianship, Life, Links by | 2 Comments

You guys rule. Thanks for the comments and updates. I’m still sick. Here’s some replies to the kind souls who wrote yesterday… Carisse: Hook ‘em horns! From what I hear, the philosophy department had one heck of a softball team. Catrina: I totally agree. I’ve beendrinking pints of DeTox and…

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Librarian vs. influenza: day twelve

on December 30th, 2006 in ALA, Life, Links by | 6 Comments

How did you spend your holiday vacation? For the last two weeks I’ve had the flu! I got better for awhile, then right before my future in-laws came for a visit, I reverted to what has become my default state: slumped on the couch, cat snoring on my shoulder. I…

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Librarian vs. influenza: day six

on December 23rd, 2006 in ALA, Books, Comics, Film, Life, Links by | 5 Comments

Amid the body pain, sore throat, fever, and seal coughs, I’ve managed to keep myself entertained. Here’s how to beat a week-long flu using only a laptop, broadband, and some good over-the-counter drugs. Web South Park character maker Version Two. Yes, I said version two. With even more hairstyles, weird…

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