Government

Very interesting!  “Several online information graphics that illustrate the causes or
relative dimensions of the ongoing credit crisis.” Infosthetics.com

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In my opinion, Time.com deserves a second look.  It does what CNN.com failed to do in their makeover.  It has a lot of information and stories but keeps a fresh white look.  Here are some particular areas that I find interesting:
FULL LIST (updated every hour) of Most Popular Stories, Most Emailed Stories, Top Stories on […]

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Edweek.org’s Campaign 2008 provides ‘coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign to learn more about where the major candidates stand on education.’
Their blog provides Campaign K-12 -
“Your education road map to the 2008 state and national elections
Michele McNeil covered education and state government in Indiana for a decade before joining Education Week as a state policy […]

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StamfordPlus.com reports:
“Stamford, CT - Stamford’s Ferguson Library now offers a new service: Book a Librarian. You can reserve up to one hour with a professional librarian who will help you with your information or technology research needs.”

“Book a Librarian is perfect for research, computer or Internet instruction, resume or job search information, guidance for report […]

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“USA.gov now offers a new page called Teen Resources, which contains information on:

Driving
Education
Environmental Consciousness
Health and Safety
Internet and Mobile
Jobs and Volunteering
Money
Travel and Recreation”

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Ruth V. Small of Syracuse University wrote an article,  Librarians hold key to world of books, for Children’s Book Week that appeared on Syracuse.com.
She says,
‘As we mark Children’s Book Week, we are reminded of all of those people who help our children discover the magic of the written word and experience the joy of reading. […]

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Every time a library opens it is an exciting thing!  Celebrate on the Bahrainians with me….
A new chapter!
Gulf Daily News - Manama, Bahrain
Highlights of the new Shaikh Isa National Library, Juffair:

initial collection of 70,000 books, which will eventually be increased to 250,000
four large reading halls with Bluetooth connection, he added
wireless Internet facilities and […]

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This is a private message to Jenna Bush and her family (please don’t read)!
Jenna,
Congratulations to you and Henry on your engagement and your soon to be marriage!
I know that you particularly busy right now with the wedding and all but give me just a minute.
In January I emailed the White House saying that my company […]

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There are a lot of great FREE resources available from the U.S. Dept. of Education’s Ed Pubs Website - http://edpubs.ed.gov. It is not easy to get large quantities (like for a whole school staff, etc.) but you can get smaller quantities easily. I’ve ordered materials for my high school principal, for teachers […]

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GovSales.gov - Surplus Federal Assets (thanks to KimKomando.com for this recommendation)
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uBid.com - Computers Auctions, Electronics …Bid on Auctions you can Trust at uBid. Top alternative to eBay. uBid stands […]

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