Linking In, reading the NYT, and digital libraries of the week
Many of you will notice messages from my LinkedIn account, which I am trying to expand. What the heck... maybe it will lead to something. Humor me, okay?
As often happens, I stumbled across a fine article in the New York Times this morning, on a store in Santa Clara, California where hobbyists go for interesting parts. I don't remember visiting this particular place, but no doubt guyfie has been there -- as soon as I read that they have pieces of titanium laying around on the shelves, I remembered Guy's fancy armor and thought "aha!". And it sounds like the sort of place that Joan would have taken tullio42. So, here's a link to the article, A haven for spare parts lives on in Silicon Valley and here is a link to the Audio Slide Show : Halted, the last of a dying breed. Enjoy.
The Internet Scout Report for this week offered several juicy tidbits, but I will highlight just two:
The California Geotour: Online Geologic Field Trip Guides [pdf]
http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/geotour/Pages/Index.aspx
There are many great ways to learn about the geological history of California, including reading some of the works by noted writer John McPhee. Additionally, the state of California's Department of Conservation has created these very fine online geologic field trip guides. It might be more accurate to say that the site is an interactive index of web pages that contain geologic field guides containing photographs, maps, texts, and directions for local natural features from Humboldt County down to the Inland Empire. The index is organized into geographic regions collectively referred to as the "Geomorphic Provinces of California". Additionally, these geological areas are subdivided into groups like Owens Valley, Lassen Park, and Point Reyes. Overall, it's a great resource, and one that will be appreciated by just about anyone with a penchant for geology or the Golden State.
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Expo 67 [Flash Player]
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/expo/index-e.html
For over 150 years, world's fairs have fascinated the general public with their blend of futuristic optimism and desire to entertain the masses. In 1967, the city of Montreal played host to Expo 67 from April to October. This particular world's fair also set a single-day attendance record when 569,000 visitors came on the third day it was open. The Library and Archives of Canada has created this virtual tour of the fair, complete with information about all the pavilions, activities, and special guests. In the "Pavilions" section, visitors can watch a movie about these unique structures, and also learn about how each country chose to represent their nation at the fair. Another section that's well-worth checking out is the "News Report" area. Here visitors can read some of the news headlines from that heady time. You won't want to leave the site without downloading the Expo 67 logo for your screen saver or checking out the theme song to the fair, "Hey Friend, Say Friend".
--[From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/]
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Oh, one more thing. Kim and I are planning to get a cat from Carol Johnson. We still need a back-up person -- someone willing to take the cat if Kim can't tolerate having it in the house. (Hopefully that won't happen.) The deal is that the cat has to be kept indoors, and while other companion animals (dogs) are okay, another cat in the household would not be okay because this cat is a former breeding queen and has domination issues. {You can quit rolling your eyes now.} The cat has been neutered and is very sweet. She still has claws, but will not damage furniture. Declawing her is not an option, either (but should not be necessary). She is a show-quality cat, should the back-up person be interested in showing. Hey, it's a feature, not a bug. Let me know if you're willing to be on the emergency list. Thanks.
As often happens, I stumbled across a fine article in the New York Times this morning, on a store in Santa Clara, California where hobbyists go for interesting parts. I don't remember visiting this particular place, but no doubt guyfie has been there -- as soon as I read that they have pieces of titanium laying around on the shelves, I remembered Guy's fancy armor and thought "aha!". And it sounds like the sort of place that Joan would have taken tullio42. So, here's a link to the article, A haven for spare parts lives on in Silicon Valley and here is a link to the Audio Slide Show : Halted, the last of a dying breed. Enjoy.
The Internet Scout Report for this week offered several juicy tidbits, but I will highlight just two:
The California Geotour: Online Geologic Field Trip Guides [pdf]
http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/geotour/Pages/Index.aspx
There are many great ways to learn about the geological history of California, including reading some of the works by noted writer John McPhee. Additionally, the state of California's Department of Conservation has created these very fine online geologic field trip guides. It might be more accurate to say that the site is an interactive index of web pages that contain geologic field guides containing photographs, maps, texts, and directions for local natural features from Humboldt County down to the Inland Empire. The index is organized into geographic regions collectively referred to as the "Geomorphic Provinces of California". Additionally, these geological areas are subdivided into groups like Owens Valley, Lassen Park, and Point Reyes. Overall, it's a great resource, and one that will be appreciated by just about anyone with a penchant for geology or the Golden State.
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Expo 67 [Flash Player]
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/expo/index-e.html
For over 150 years, world's fairs have fascinated the general public with their blend of futuristic optimism and desire to entertain the masses. In 1967, the city of Montreal played host to Expo 67 from April to October. This particular world's fair also set a single-day attendance record when 569,000 visitors came on the third day it was open. The Library and Archives of Canada has created this virtual tour of the fair, complete with information about all the pavilions, activities, and special guests. In the "Pavilions" section, visitors can watch a movie about these unique structures, and also learn about how each country chose to represent their nation at the fair. Another section that's well-worth checking out is the "News Report" area. Here visitors can read some of the news headlines from that heady time. You won't want to leave the site without downloading the Expo 67 logo for your screen saver or checking out the theme song to the fair, "Hey Friend, Say Friend".
--[From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/]
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Oh, one more thing. Kim and I are planning to get a cat from Carol Johnson. We still need a back-up person -- someone willing to take the cat if Kim can't tolerate having it in the house. (Hopefully that won't happen.) The deal is that the cat has to be kept indoors, and while other companion animals (dogs) are okay, another cat in the household would not be okay because this cat is a former breeding queen and has domination issues. {You can quit rolling your eyes now.} The cat has been neutered and is very sweet. She still has claws, but will not damage furniture. Declawing her is not an option, either (but should not be necessary). She is a show-quality cat, should the back-up person be interested in showing. Hey, it's a feature, not a bug. Let me know if you're willing to be on the emergency list. Thanks.