Fast Facts: A Day at the Desk

By Reference Librarian Anne Rau

Being a Reference Librarian is a job that keeps you on your toes. You never know what someone will ask; questions fly at you on every subject. Although it’s challenging work, it’s also very interesting. I decided to keep a log about the requests I received on just one single day at the Reference Desk.

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Fans Flock to Folly for Fantastic Finds

 Tallulah’s Folly is an amazing place filled with flowers and special gifts.  According owner David Gregware, it is an “Eccentric Retreat Filled With A Melange of Unique Offerings, Flora & Shenanigans”. TNCP Photo

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Fast Facts – 9-19- Science Fairs

 

 

 

 

By Carol Grund
CADL

For many years, science fairs have been part of the school curriculum, especially in elementary schools. They offer a chance for students to learn about a particular topic in science or engineering that they are excited about, and to share it with other students and family members.

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Local Non-Profit Helps Artists Connect with Entertainment Industry Professionals

 

 

LANSING, MI — Getting into the entertainment industry is more than just making beats and knowing how to play an instrument or sing. 

According to an article in www.ehow.com there are different methods for breaking into show business and taking steps to creating a successful career.  They suggest that performers acquire knowledge. They add that before you can step off into any business, you must know the requirements of that business. Many people fail to get even the most beginning knowledge about the entertainment business before they run headlong into it.

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Fast Facts – 9-18 – A New Language At Your Fingertips

 

 

 

 

 

You have always wanted to learn Spanish, right?  Or was it Turkish you were hoping to focus on this year? Whatever your choice, now you can learn a new language with your CADL library card and a learning system called BYKI-our newest language resource accessible with your home computer and an Internet connection. 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Get Even by Doing Well

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I ended up getting squeezed out of my last job by an underhanded coworker and a malicious boss. I have to admit that revenge fantasies are consuming most of my time, even though I found a better job. How do I handle wanting to get even?

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On the Road with MoJo Table-for-Two Reviews: Joe’s Bakery and Coffee Shop

2305 East 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702-3427
512.472.0017
Tues. – Sun.: 6:30am-3pm
 
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop is a family business serving Austin since 1962.  The Avila family celebrates the traditions of the Mexican American culture from the food they serve and many patrons enjoy the recipes that they have been serving over the years.

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Interpersonal EDGE: Is Rage Over Political Correctness PC?

 Q. I used a common phrase around a female coworker and was immediately attacked for being sexist. I didn’t know this phrase was offensive to her. I’m an older white guy and becoming paranoid about opening my mouth. How do I deal with a workplace that is increasingly politically correct?

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