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LibraryThing Local

LibraryThing is already a wicked cool service but it's getting better all the time.  One of their latest features is LibraryThing Local which is “a new [LibraryThing] sub-site devoted to finding, mapping and describing the world's bookstore, library, book fair and festival—as well as all the readings, signings, lectures and other events they host.”  Here […]

Posted 26 March 2008 § Internet § Library § Main Page § United States ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

"Waffle House" – Bill Hicks

That MetaFilter (which I inevitably type as “MetaFitler” everytime I type it) thread on libraries led to this piece of Bill Hicks gold.  I also found a blog post about embarrassing/humiliating encounters while reading alone in a public (which I inevitably look over twice to make sure I don't type “pubic”) place.

Posted 25 March 2008 § Humour § Main Page § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Link Dump (and Blog Survey Reminder)

Just clearing up some things I've come across recently.  I sometimes forget to make a note of where I found stuff so if I got this from you or your site, apologies in advance – feel free to post a comment or drop me a line to let me know (although admittedly 90% of my […]

Posted 15 March 2008 § Baby § Blog § Internet § Main Page § Photo § Randomness ‡ Comments (4) ° Tagged: ,

Regina – The City That Rhymes With Fun (and Cold and Casino)

Skip forward to 3:20 on this video to see what I'm talking about…

Posted 15 March 2008 § Main Page § Saskatchewan ‡ Comments (2) ° Tagged:

Extremely Effective Ad – "Do The Test"

DOTHETESTI got the count right but missed the point of the thing – watch it and you'll see what I mean.(via Reddit)

Posted 12 March 2008 § Main Page § Meme ‡ Comments (2) ° Tagged:

Flow Chart of a "Choose Your Own Adventure" Novel

God, I loved these books as a kid!

Posted 11 March 2008 § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Borrowed Time: How Do You Build A Library in the Age of Google

Ross Dawson, a business consultant who tracks different customs, devices, and institutions on what he calls an Extinction Timeline, predicts that libraries will disappear in 2019. He's probably right as far as the function of the library as a civic monument, or as a public repository for books, is concerned. On the other hand, in […]

Posted 04 March 2008 § Library § Main Page § Travel § United States ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,

"What A Wonderful World" – Shadow Puppets

This song is one of my favourites and this version by an Australian shadow puppeteer guesting on the David Letterman show is unbelievable.  The baby's hand brought tears to my eyes.(via Reddit)

Posted 01 March 2008 § Baby § Main Page § Randomness § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,

Friday Fun Link – Ranking the World's Best Digital Libraries (Feb 29, 2008)

You know it's a hard core list when the Library of Congress only ranks an “honourable mention”.  Ranking the World's Best Digital Libraries

Posted 29 February 2008 § FridayFunLink § Library § List § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

FTRW 2008 – German Authorities Slam "The God Delusion For Kids"

I was a bit disappointed to click through and realise this book wasn't actually a version of Richard Dawkins' book for young people (which would be awesome!).  But the sentiment of this controversial German kid's book certainly fits with Dawkins anti-religion polemic.  The German Family Ministry is pushing for the children's book “How Do I […]

Posted 26 February 2008 § Censorship § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,