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Posted February 27th, 2007 by WordWeaver

With all that snow outside, WordWeaver has made the best of it by plowing through more books so I can tell you all about them. (I really would like to see a little bit of spring about now!).Aah......then I could lie on the grass under the blue sky and........sigh, back to the books.

A FRIENDSHIP FOR TODAY by Patricia C. McKissack

Join Rosemary Patterson as she begins to make history as one of the first African American students to enroll in a formerly all white school. A most unlikely friend makes things easier. Based on Ms. McKissack's own life experiences. Ages 10 & up

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Pathways to Parenting 2/24/07

Posted February 24th, 2007 by Just a Mom

Parent Power...sounds ominous. Well, it's just a reminder of who should be in charge. Responsible, accountable, knowlegeable parents help their children grow, learn, and thrive. When it comes to the media, sometimes kids see too much too soon. If you need some help determining what is best for your children, or if you just would like some ideas or advice, try these sites:

Screenit

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The Travails of the Train Table, Continued

Posted February 22nd, 2007 by Youth Services

Well, folks, it's been a rough year so far for the venerated Train Table. First it was cleaned, then the tracks split and fell off, then it needed repainting and new tracks, then the new tracks arrived, then they didn't fit like the picture said they would, then Jim Newton in Building Services got creative and made a new track design (hooray for Jim!), then they were glued on, then the glue turned into a sloppy, greasy mess, then the tracks had to be removed and cleaned again and new glue ordered...

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Need help with a Web search? AskScott.com

Posted February 21st, 2007 by mrweaver

From the Website: "AskScott.com helps you find the most appropriate Internet reference tool for your search."

The site features search tools and databases for several categories of information, including:

  • Family Issues
  • News or stocks
  • Research Assistance
  • Government Information
  • International Information
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Two books for winter reading

Posted February 19th, 2007 by mccrayp

Foreign Correspondent
by Alan Furst, 2006

Carlo Weisz is an Italian journalist seeking refuge in Paris with other intellectuals fleeing Mussolini's fascist government. While working as a foreign correspondent for Reuters, he becomes the editor of an underground newspaper that hopes to keep the flames of resistance alive in both countries. His efforts not only place his own life in danger, but that of the German socialite and lover he is trying to save from the Nazis. This latest espionage novel by the author of Dark Voyage and Red Gold is once again filled with atmosphere, intrigue, and romance.

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Book List for these Lonely Winter Nights

Posted February 19th, 2007 by The Picky Reader

Valentine's Day is long over but love is never out of date. Try these books from off the beaten path

About Alice by Calvin Trillin

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MY LAST SKIRT by Lynda Durrant - WordWeaver just read....

Posted February 15th, 2007 by WordWeaver

a fascinating story based on the life of a real "petticoat" soldier, Jennie Hodgers, Union Soldier.

Jennie Hodgers never thought wearing men's clothes could be so freeing. She had to wear her brother's clothes in Ireland in order to help herding the sheep ( a man's job). Once she was free of long, heavy skirts she continued to dress as a boy/man.

After emigrating to America to look for work and finding the best jobs went only to boys and men, Jennie stayed disguised as a boy and got a good job.

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"The Cow Shed"

Posted February 12th, 2007 by Deborah Rossman

In 1852 John Wilson, a graduate of Oberlin College, founded the Dover Academy as a private school for Dover Village scholars who wished an education above the eighth grade. Wilson's Academy was located about 50 feet south of where the Red Brick building now stands. Mr. Wilson retired in 1860, and since the school could not compete with free public education, it was abandoned in 1862.
In 1898 the Academy began to function as the Dover Public High School. Classes were held in one large room with four grades and two teachers. The first few classes graduated in a three year program.

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Pathways to Parenting 2/8/07

Posted February 8th, 2007 by Just a Mom

Get moving! Yep, that's about the only way to stay warm these days. When you're stuck indoors, try these suggestions to keep everyone happy.

Get creative with younger children and tactile activities. Gather different kinds of textures and objects (sandpaper, felt, cotton balls, pinecones, rocks, Cheerios, rubberbands, etc.). Fill a paper bag, then ask to describe how it feels. Guess what it is. Classify by shape, color, or size.

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Daylight Saving Time another Y2K?

Posted February 7th, 2007 by Webmaster

There is a significant change this year in the beginning and ending times for Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the U.S. This may also affect your computer! While not expected to be as big a problem as the turn of the century "Y2K Bug," computer users may be perplexed or inconvenienced by the DST issue.

The U.S. Energy Policy Act of 2005, passed by the U.S. Congress, extended DST in the U.S. by approximately four weeks. As a result, beginning in this year, DST will start three weeks earlier --on March 11, 2007-- and end one week later --on November 4, 2007-- resulting in a new DST period that is four weeks longer than previously observed.

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