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re: November is National Diabetes Month

KickinLibrarian@evpl — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:40 GMT

Another good site for Type 1 diabetes, is jdrf.org - the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. My little sister was diagnosed in January and this site has been great! We even participated in their Walk to Cure Diabetes in May.

re: Topographic Maps Now Available on A to Z Maps Online

Bufkinite@evpl — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:46:11 GMT

Now available: State indexing for the topographic maps has been added! Once you click on a state a state map that you can click on will open an index of all the state topographic map names in a separate window, making it easy to find the name of the map you need for any particular geographic area.

A nice addition!

Also, check out the new World Maps section, with Oval and Round maps, in the Modern Maps section.

Finally, the Holy Land Maps section has just added a bunch of antique maps of the Holy Land. This amazingly rich resource continues to get better and better!

re: Changes to EVPL eNewsletters

professor.knowsitall@evpl — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:15:18 GMT

It was brought to my attention that there was a problem subscribing to the "New DVDs" eNewsletter. I've resolved the issue, so anyone that had difficulty previously should try again.

re: Changes to EVPL eNewsletters

professor.knowsitall@evpl — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:10:42 GMT

gawell@evpl: Thanks for sharing those links!

re: World Vegetarian Day & Vegetarian Awareness Month

E-Ville Librarian@evpl — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Check out the Vegetarian Librarian online some time for some (quirky) Veg recipes and dry humor.

re: Changes to EVPL eNewsletters

gawell@evpl — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:33:54 GMT

http://www.wpr.org/chapter/

wpr.org/.../audioarchives_display.cfm

re: Changes to EVPL eNewsletters

Meditatinglibrarian@evpl — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:14:15 GMT

I was particularly sad to see "Chapter a Day" go. I know from the email I've received over the years that we had a number of library customers who really enjoyed that daily email.

re: Central's anniversary celebration SUNDAY features mini-golf, Book Cart Drill Team, & more!

FiddleChick@evpl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:37:23 GMT

Yes, please come out and support the library staff who are participating in the book cart drill team. It's going to be loads of fun!

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re: Cash for Clunkers…or the CARS Program: what you should know before you walk into a dealership

SuDocQueen@evpl — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:53:01 GMT

Yes, that's true. The massive response to the program was completely unexpected. The program, expected to last until November, would have ended in just two weeks without the additional funding it received last Friday (8/7/09), and even that funding will only see the program through until Labor Day, if the rate of purchases continue. So, if you're thinking about taking advantage of this opportunity, don't wait too long!

re: Cash for Clunkers…or the CARS Program: what you should know before you walk into a dealership

googler@evpl — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:00:52 GMT

This program has been both wildly successful and problematic for dealers. An article in the Washington Post suggests it will take a cash infusion for it to continue. www.washingtonpost.com/.../AR2009073101173.html

re: How To Get a Handle on Credit Card Debt

PotionsMaster@evpl — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:26:58 GMT

One might argue against closing the card account because it does lower your credit score. However, that blow to the credit score is much easier to repair than declaring bankruptcy, so if you absolutely must close a credit card, it won't kill your score.

Starting off with a low balance card might be more feasible if money is stretched tight, and even if it's not, it sure is a great ego-booster just to clear one card! Whichever works best, I say go for it.

I'll have to watch the documentary; thanks for bringing it up!

re: How To Get a Handle on Credit Card Debt

professor.knowsitall@evpl — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:51:30 GMT

This is good stuff! Thx for sharing.

I've heard a differing take on step #3, which is to pay off the lowest balance cards first. You'll be paying more interest in the long run because of the higher-interest accounts. But for folks that need motivation, paying off a lower card first will provide quicker tangible results. Then the account can be closed, preventing future debt.

We've got an interesting documentary from 2007 called In Debt We Trust: America Before the Bubble Bursts that talks about credit card debt, predatory practices of the cc companies, and government corruption that allows such practices to occur. Definitely worth checking out!

Also, Tyler Durden.

re: How To Get a Handle on Credit Card Debt

KickinLibrarian@evpl — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:16:45 GMT

Good advice! Credit cards were my downfall right after college.

Encore unavailability on Monday, July 27

Research Blog — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:48:50 GMT

Encore , a new online catalog we introduced last December , will be upgraded to a new version on Monday