tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69007614174543650372012-01-27T11:54:57.691-06:00Samford University LibraryCarla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-46096946964277467432012-01-27T11:14:00.000-06:002012-01-27T11:14:53.679-06:00

Here's a 2 part interesting Q & A about how the FBI uses DNA to help solve crimes. Part 1: A Look at the Nationwide System that Helps Solve Crimes & Part 2: More About the Nationwide System that Helps Solve Crimes.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-61604647042534295462012-01-26T13:18:00.000-06:002012-01-26T13:18:47.189-06:00

The movie is a hit and so are the Tuskegee Airmen themselves. Did you realize that there are documents about the men from Tuskegee and their service? Use this guide, Tuskegee Airmen, created by Paula Web & Vicki Tate at the University of South Alabama to find electronic (free) and print documents.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-60156685844763110512012-01-25T09:20:00.000-06:002012-01-27T10:59:07.180-06:00

If you missed the address or would like to review it, the White House has an enhanced version available. Other formats: Electronic Version on FDsys Photos from The White House Transcript from The White House Interested in the history of the State of the Union address? State of the Union Address - House State of the Union Address - Senate State of the Union Address from In Custodia Legis -

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-48201694230178406422012-01-24T11:05:00.000-06:002012-01-27T11:01:54.846-06:00

FEMA has made it easy for teachers to add an active discussion on disaster preparedness to their curriculum with the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program. Obviously, after April 27 and yesterday, we all need to be prepared. Administrators, here's a resource for you from the Department of Education, Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance (REMS TA)

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-45398155543605380332012-01-23T14:19:00.000-06:002012-01-27T11:54:57.699-06:00

Central Alabama, along with other parts of the south, endured more tornadoes early this morning. Once again, here are resources for recovery and about the event: Christian Service Mission's Facebook page Alabama EMA press release Alabama Red Cross FEMA Event Summary for Central Alabama National Weather Service, Birmingham office I'll try to update the list as information becomes available. 

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-3667444343164348522012-01-20T12:19:00.000-06:002012-01-20T12:19:00.514-06:00

Be sure to add America's Great Outdoors to your daily must read list. This blog from the Department of Interior showcases photos taken from our great outdoors.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-33794766693671539492012-01-19T09:13:00.000-06:002012-01-19T09:13:33.074-06:00

Now iPad users may read the daily edition of the Congressional Record using the Congressional Record App from iTunes. Learn more about the app, the Congressional Record itself and how to read the daily edition if you don't own an iPad from the blog post, Now There’s a Congressional Record App for That (Law Librarians of Congress).

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-86846642534352506292012-01-18T08:38:00.001-06:002012-01-18T08:38:53.757-06:00

Why is Wikipedia down today? Why does Google have a black box over their logo today? Because these sites  are taking action against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act H.R.3261) & PIPA (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S.968). The links to the bills include the full text and Congressional Research Summaries. Need access to an online

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-76507707290868505772012-01-17T09:57:00.000-06:002012-01-17T09:57:00.711-06:00

Read Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among High School Students — United States, 2010 to learn more about the fruit & veg eating habits of high school students. It would be nice if the report included if the fruits & vegetables were eaten at home or at school and then, were the items brought from home or purchased at school.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-67405783440160448462012-01-16T07:56:00.001-06:002012-01-16T07:56:26.276-06:00

Learn more about the man, Martin Luther King, Jr., the memorial and the day of service from this search result on USA.gov.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-49370019431378051402012-01-13T09:24:00.000-06:002012-01-13T09:24:08.082-06:00

Use Home Energy Saver to learn how much energy your home currently uses and receive recommendations on how to improve your energy use which will save you money.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-84348007829098441952012-01-12T10:27:00.002-06:002012-01-12T10:27:22.998-06:00

Learn what the scientists have to say about it. This FAQ from NASA, 2012: Beginning of the End or Why the World Won't End?, answers some of the questions about the Mayan calendar and Dec. 21, 2012.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-79522198249581104352012-01-11T09:15:00.000-06:002012-01-11T09:15:20.848-06:00

The Census Bureau has released an American Community Survey report about the members of our population over the age of 90, 90+ in the United States: 2006–2008. Some of the findings might surprise you.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-17995816410011122272012-01-10T10:28:00.001-06:002012-01-10T10:28:23.024-06:00

View photos from specific earthquakes in the Earthquake Photo Collections by USGS. Use The Karl V. Steinbrugge Slide and Photograph Collection (listed under Non-USGS Collections) to find photos from the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. 

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-6855734430058317432012-01-09T09:49:00.000-06:002012-01-09T09:49:26.799-06:00

Is your child's current report card causing you to reassess the way you handle homework in your home? If so, get some help from the Department of Education's Homework Tips for Parents.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-15313369045077124052012-01-06T09:26:00.001-06:002012-01-06T09:26:42.877-06:00

The Department of Defense just published Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense. The document outlines the future missions and strategies of our military.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-22625432406570357952012-01-05T09:41:00.001-06:002012-01-05T09:43:09.883-06:00

Thanks to Rebekah Wood for the display this month. Please note this display is located at the front of government documents. The James Webb Space Telescope: Science Guide The Senate’s Civil War The World Factbook 2011 The National Archives Experience: Visitor’s Guide U.S. Marines in Iraq, 2004-2005: Into the Fray Beyond Horizons: A Half Century of Air Force Space Leadership Let’s Move Faith and

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-71099994626245146472012-01-04T10:40:00.001-06:002012-01-04T10:40:56.936-06:00

Here's an interactive explanation by the DesMoines Register of how the democrat & republican caucuses work. Add the Google Politics & Elections website to your list of election resources. The site includes trends, results (currently showing Iowa) along with links to news articles broken down by candidate and issues.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-76837339776200479112012-01-03T09:26:00.000-06:002012-01-03T09:26:06.657-06:00

Are you ready to file your taxes? Just in case, preview the Tax Guide 2011 for Individuals (Publication 17) to see if you can take advantage of the many recovery tax benefits. You will also be able to find answers to many of your tax questions in the guide.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-68802184124750521892012-01-02T09:24:00.000-06:002012-01-02T09:24:27.684-06:00

Do you know how much funding from the Recovery Act your state received from the Department of Health & Human Services? Alabama received more than $1.6 billion. 

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-60124410779956257262011-12-30T09:37:00.000-06:002011-12-30T09:37:34.007-06:00

Have you ever ordered a publication from the Pueblo Distribution Center? Here's a video that celebrates it's 40th anniversary of service.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-69578961518991356992011-12-29T09:42:00.001-06:002011-12-29T09:42:31.705-06:00

The Department of Justice has released a report on bullying. From the report, "Researchers from the National Center for School Engagement conducted a series of studies to explore the connections between bullying in schools, school attendance and engagement, and academic achievement."

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-48482463796035157982011-12-28T12:11:00.000-06:002011-12-28T12:11:07.214-06:00

Wondering which states are pushing No Child Left Behind reform by asking for flexibility?

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-26912147043700272572011-12-27T10:09:00.000-06:002011-12-27T10:09:33.634-06:00

Now you can read the transcripts of President Nixon's Grand Jury Testimony online at FDsys.gov.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-89439631303005613312011-12-26T09:14:00.000-06:002011-12-26T09:14:38.734-06:00

Histories of departments, agencies, programs and libraries are an interesting way to learn more about our government. They're also a great resource for research papers. Here's a look at the history of the U.S. Geological Survey Library System.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-20417212575046197472011-12-22T09:03:00.001-06:002011-12-22T09:03:44.075-06:00

The Census Bureau has redesigned their website. For particulars about the redesign, see the blog post Census.gov Transformation - Pardon Our Dust. The true test? How difficult or easy is it to locate historical stats.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-47937813767904897122011-12-21T10:25:00.000-06:002011-12-21T10:25:46.496-06:00

Veterans and their caregivers will find the new tool, Health Topics - A to Z Index, from the VA a useful point of reference for health issues and questions. The tool will continue to grow as topics are added.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-78718434673979863782011-12-20T12:16:00.000-06:002011-12-20T12:16:02.080-06:00

Be sure to stay safe & healthy during this winter by adding these tips from the CDC to your checklist.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-69400478689549028902011-12-19T10:40:00.000-06:002011-12-19T10:40:34.455-06:00

If you don't have time to read Hotline Answers "Panic Button" Food Safety Questions before you begin prepping your holiday meal then at the very least you'll want to bookmark the site for easy reference while you cook.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-33949980007195108122011-12-16T12:27:00.000-06:002011-12-16T12:27:43.679-06:00

Fires can be the result of space heaters, unattended pots on stoves, faulty electrical systems or Christmas trees. No matter how a fire begins, lives can be saved with the use of working smoke alarms. Do yourself a favor & check the batteries in your smoke alarms. Get facts from the Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign by the U.S. Fire Administration.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-56684681845150778942011-12-15T11:54:00.000-06:002011-12-15T11:55:20.502-06:00

Or, even more importantly, thinking about your spring research project? If so, bookmark the Guide to State and Local Census Geography for use in February. Enjoy the last day of finals!

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-48182158052214851342011-12-14T09:39:00.000-06:002011-12-14T09:39:07.469-06:00

Read the official highway accident report that includes the recommendation of banning the use of cell phones & texting by the National Transportation Safety Board. Need talking points? Distraction.gov has these along with ways you can get involved.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-30853071106196984752011-12-13T10:02:00.000-06:002011-12-13T10:02:39.942-06:00

Yes, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stopped pests, drugs, money and even illegal meat & animal byproducts from entering our country. Here's the news release with highlights and for more specific data see the site for statistics.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-57382769447773281472011-12-12T11:33:00.000-06:002011-12-12T11:33:45.015-06:00

Wondering how you'll entertain the kids once school is out? Check 12 Days of Holiday Tips for Kids from Kids.gov for some neat ideas. Even though the site is at tip #8, all of the tips can be downloaded here. Even better, the site has some ways to entertain adults.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-26757150476197106392011-12-09T10:00:00.000-06:002011-12-09T10:00:07.811-06:00

The Department of Justice has digitized legislative histories that were once only available to DOJ employees. Listed by their popular names, they include the Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act of 1998 & the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. A fantastic site for our law & history students.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-2970194557967561242011-12-08T09:25:00.001-06:002011-12-08T10:56:25.675-06:00

Twitter users, you should feel better about the gift of Twitter to the Library of Congress after you read this FAQ. At least, I hope you'll feel better.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-7230518964972224002011-12-07T12:01:00.001-06:002011-12-07T12:07:22.377-06:00

Pearl Harbor is the topic for the display this month. USS Arizona Memorial The Attack on Pearl Harbor: World War II Commemorative Bibliography  Infamous Day: Marines at Pearl Harbor 7 December 1941 Pearl Harbor: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Chronicle 7 December 1941: The Air Force Story The "Magic" Background of Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor Raid, 7 December 1941 Overview and Special Image

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-84633536418829902012011-12-06T13:43:00.000-06:002011-12-06T13:43:33.973-06:00

Why would anyone consider teaching middle school? Because middle school kids are curious & bright. Also, change is the name of the game. Learn why & more from Middle Grades Matter.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-61173348703755012011-12-02T10:33:00.001-06:002011-12-02T10:37:32.111-06:00

Alright parents, add this one to your list of things to do on Christmas Eve, NORAD Tacks Santa. Can't wait? The countdown went live yesterday and the site includes lots of fun activities including video messages from troops around the world.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-6502816495721612102011-12-01T11:28:00.001-06:002011-12-01T11:31:30.337-06:00

Here's another resource for those needing assistance with the topic of bullying, Stop Bullying in Alabama. The site is by the Alabama Department of Education and offers advice for students, parents & teachers in a variety of formats.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-860452482335974572011-11-28T09:22:00.001-06:002011-11-28T09:25:25.188-06:00

Hopefully you'll read this before you begin your Cyber Monday shopping. Take a few minutes to protect your computer from cyber fraud by using this guideline from the FBI.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-20507564452937796682011-11-23T08:51:00.001-06:002011-11-23T08:56:07.411-06:00

Here are some useful tools that will come in handy for those dealing with air travel during the holidays: My TSA app Flight Delay Information - Air Traffic Control System Command Center Helpful Hints for Holiday Travelers Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-58307355668421266482011-11-22T09:13:00.001-06:002011-11-22T09:16:11.890-06:00

Getting ready for the drive home for Thanksgiving? Add this site, National Traffic and Road Closure Information, to your checklist of things to do before you leave.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-58383888275113933462011-11-21T09:55:00.001-06:002011-11-21T09:55:43.053-06:00

Teachers looking for law primary sources and ideas on how to use the sources should check out the blog post from the Library of Congress, Teaching with the Raw Materials of the Law: Primary Sources and the Legislative Process.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-55500087642898756752011-11-18T09:21:00.000-06:002011-11-18T09:21:36.818-06:00

Minerals are in many of our everyday items. Learn which items include minerals from this poster by the USGS. Note to science teachers - this might be useful in your classrooms.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-17000136916491081012011-11-17T09:13:00.000-06:002011-11-17T09:13:02.543-06:00

Read the answers from the questions asked about the air quality monitoring studies of North Birmingham during the August 1, 2011 meeting held at the Hudson K-8 school. The answers are on the JCDH's website, http://www.jcdh.org/misc/ViewBLOB.aspx?BLOBId=415 & on the EPA's website, http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/airtoxic/BPAT%20Intro.htm.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-58175761775284329322011-11-16T08:25:00.000-06:002011-11-16T08:25:16.220-06:00

Download the very first app released by GPO. It's a way to access information on Members of Congress. You'll be able to search members by name, state, chamber or party.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-7782676429293021562011-11-15T12:29:00.000-06:002011-11-15T12:29:14.975-06:00

It can be a daily struggle to stay on top of your child's electronic media exposure. Get some tips from the FCC's Parent's Place. The site offers tips on television shows (ratings & parental blocking) and online safety.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-52931730826778793392011-11-11T09:23:00.000-06:002011-11-11T09:23:00.200-06:00

Add to your J. Edgar the movie knowledge by listening to FBI This Week podcast on J. Edgar Hoover.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-8893560780093757022011-11-10T09:40:00.000-06:002011-11-10T09:40:48.558-06:00

We've all seen the videos of eager shoppers pushing through just opened store doors in order to grab the best deals first. Unfortunately, that eagerness often leads to injuries. Even temporary holiday help needs to be aware of crowd management tips.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-3132171276755791412011-11-09T09:07:00.000-06:002011-11-09T09:07:05.402-06:00

Will you be helping to serve food this Thanksgiving? If so, you might want to read this food safety fact sheet first.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-60457719915233805392011-11-08T10:16:00.000-06:002011-11-08T10:16:12.848-06:00

Stay up to date with the Supreme Court by following their blog, SCOTUSblog. Launched in late September, it's another way to connect with the Supreme Court.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-91488411948444862912011-11-07T10:52:00.000-06:002011-11-07T10:52:31.379-06:00

Is a book report in your future? If so, check out these pointers on how to help your child write a book report.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-12142280271864150552011-11-04T11:28:00.000-05:002011-11-04T11:28:13.054-05:00

Timing is everything. As I type, our campus is handling a broken water main. So - do you know how much water you use each day? Use the questionnaire from the USGS to get an idea of how many gallons of water you use each day.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-29747039499017629912011-11-03T14:41:00.001-05:002011-12-21T10:08:19.734-06:00

Veterans Day is November 11, 2011 and is the topic for our display this month. Veterans, 2000  Veteran Resource Center Helping our veterans succeed : general SBA information Veterans Veterans Day 2011: Nov. 11 VA Million Veteran Program: a partnership with veterans Veterans History Project : project instruction kit Veterans History Project : preserving stories of service for future generations

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-92201324613339640972011-11-03T11:40:00.000-05:002011-11-03T11:40:39.053-05:00

Add the historical topographic map collection from USGS to your list of resources. Alabama is not yet able to be searched but it's possible to search other states, by scale or map name.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-87395787461078306642011-11-02T09:53:00.000-05:002011-11-02T09:53:42.282-05:00

Beginning this month, we'll display some of our new tangible documents on the shelf to the right of the documents counter. Feel free to browse the documents during the next week or so. I would like to thank Rebekah Wood for setting up the display. We hope you'll enjoy it! A Lifetime of Good Health: Your Guide to Staying Healthy National Institute of Justice Special Report: The Road Ahead:

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-71444415323261846762011-11-01T08:51:00.000-05:002011-11-01T08:51:47.378-05:00

Have you had your flu shot? If not, consider the information provided by the CDC in their 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine and Vaccination Information page. Need to find a flu clinic? <p>http://www.flu.gov/widgets/vaccinelocator_2011.html</p> Learn more about the flu: <iframe src = "http://transparency.cit.nih.gov/widgets/swinelinks.cfm" name="swineframe"

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-72041335046840856752011-10-31T08:50:00.000-05:002011-10-31T08:50:51.226-05:00

A big part of the college decision process is the tuition. As in, how will you pay for your tuition? If you're still working on the answer to that question, then check out these financial aid resources: Student Loans, Forgiveness Financial Aid Overview Student Aid on the Web  529 Plans

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-10426168854731421122011-10-28T08:56:00.000-05:002011-10-28T08:56:21.634-05:00

Here's an interesting post from the Smithsonian about myths.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-69570753106459881352011-10-27T09:57:00.000-05:002011-10-27T09:57:04.452-05:00

Alright SU students, I know you're thinking about finals (yes, finals) right now but at some point you might have to make payments for a student loan. If you haven't heard, the President is talking about a change regarding student loan payments. If you're already paying student loans, then here is the repayment assistant for student debt (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) & here is an

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-52825585481953415022011-10-26T08:57:00.000-05:002011-10-26T08:57:35.131-05:00

From this news release, the USPS will add a penny to the cost of Forever stamps beginning 2012. More about the price changes are here.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-48185604041908474512011-10-25T09:55:00.000-05:002011-10-25T09:55:27.344-05:00

Need help in order to quit smoking? Use smokefree.gov for tips & tools. The site offers a mobile app, QuitGuide, & SmokefreeTXT that sends encouraging text messages and advice.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-47746757766146466332011-10-24T09:05:00.000-05:002011-10-24T09:05:50.335-05:00

What is the Articles of Confederation? Answer: The first constitution of the United States.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-11711046395785065592011-10-20T09:16:00.000-05:002011-10-20T09:16:12.764-05:00

The CDC has pulled together learning products and resources for the public health community into the CDC Learning Connection. I imagine this would be a useful tool for our nursing students and graduates. Current nursing students also have access to our medical & health related databases which are listed on the appropriate subject guides: Anesthesia Nursing Medical and Health Sciences Most

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-9924408089188926372011-10-19T08:37:00.000-05:002011-10-19T08:37:25.776-05:00

For the rest of October, our display will highlight the topic of Domestic Violence. Office on Violence Against Women: Working together to end the violence  There's NO Excuse for Domestic Violence Violence Between Intimates Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence Domestic Violence: A workplace issue New Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims and Others (English & Spanish) Danger to Police in

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-17146075343596244862011-10-18T11:08:00.000-05:002011-10-18T11:08:40.162-05:00

Soon smartphone, cell phone & other wireless device owners will receive automatic alerts before going over the agreed data usage plan. This is due to an agreement between the FCC & CTIA (The wireless association). The White House Blog post, Celebrating an Innovative Approach to Consumer Protection, has a good description of the agreement along with links to the announcements.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-16967566027385434432011-10-17T09:43:00.000-05:002011-10-17T09:43:49.624-05:00

The Census report, Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010, is now available. For highlights (it's 95 pages) see the news release. 

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-76789155107315606882011-10-14T10:25:00.001-05:002011-11-30T11:15:57.336-06:00

Looking for a clinical trial? ClinicalTrials.gov is one way to search both for trials and results by condition, drug, sponsor or location.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-23724191824942066102011-10-14T10:24:00.000-05:002011-10-14T10:24:38.447-05:00

Have you added the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to your list of sites to monitor? The committee is in the news for not having open meetings. Read the committee rules regarding meetings and hearings to see if you agree with the set rules.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-81434283637525488262011-10-13T08:52:00.000-05:002011-10-13T08:52:44.157-05:00

Use the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) to determine which Social Security Benefits you are eligible for and for application instructions.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-8971920611397030872011-10-12T09:27:00.003-05:002011-11-29T10:55:10.201-06:00

It's officially COLD in central Alabama which means it's space heater time. Please, use good judgment when using a space heater. For tips on space heater safety and more, read Fire Prevention from the CDC.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-59887820795152317332011-10-12T09:27:00.001-05:002011-11-25T11:46:53.147-06:00

I have a feeling that more of us will be online between now and Monday than usual so that means we'll see more pop-ups & warnings. Take a few minutes to read this helpful blog post on how to handle scareware before you begin surfing the 'net.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-46417786700886774172011-10-12T09:25:00.000-05:002011-10-12T09:25:41.800-05:00

Watch our government as they cut waste by using performance.gov to keep track of the data & system changes. The areas to watch are acquisition, financial management, human resources, technology, performance improvement, open government, sustainability and customer service.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-32862237068097341752011-10-11T11:39:00.000-05:002011-10-11T11:39:08.517-05:00

Have you considered opening your home to an international student? Hosting is not just about having a student in your home. You could host an international scholar or professional. As well, the length of  time varies. Learn more about hosting from Hosting Opportunities by the Department of State.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-63513268732477060922011-10-10T15:36:00.000-05:002011-10-10T15:36:27.733-05:00

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has created a social health hub that will make it easier for the public health community to develop & adopt best practices for the usage of social media.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-85734874363695795382011-10-08T11:33:00.000-05:002011-10-08T11:33:49.098-05:00

How hard your water is determines how much detergent & soap you need to use among other things. Sometimes it's nice to know how hard or soft the water will be at your vacation destination. Use the map and chart from USGS to learn where the hard water is in the US and what makes it hard.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-85904087697162708272011-10-06T10:48:00.000-05:002011-10-06T10:48:43.438-05:00

The Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force has been released in its entirety by the National Archives. SU community, you may find the report in HeinOnline (login required).

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-81783273918390863822011-10-04T10:57:00.000-05:002011-10-04T10:57:09.353-05:00

What are your favorite snacks? Need some ideas? What about food safety for kids at home alone after school? Parents, get ideas & more from the snacking post on the FoodSafety.gov blog. College students, don't worry - there's a section just for you guys.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-69844323406171260642011-09-29T13:11:00.000-05:002011-09-29T13:11:06.224-05:00

If you need to find healthcare coverage for your children, check out InsureKidsNow.gov. The site will help you to locate no-cost or even low-cost health insurance for children and possibly their parents. Click here for Alabama health coverage programs.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-83983367741770878902011-09-28T12:08:00.000-05:002011-09-28T12:08:43.688-05:00

Need to find out how old your deer is?

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-90048199078421387302011-09-27T08:52:00.000-05:002011-09-27T08:52:06.775-05:00

I've pulled together a list of resources from the White House & Department of Education that mention the suggested flexibility to No Child Left Behind: President Obama: "Our Kids Only Get One Shot at a Decent Education" (White House Blog) Weekly Address: Strengthening the American Education System (White House Blog) What NCLB Flexibility Means for You (ED.gov Blog) Teacher Makes a Personal Case

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-52284685468803012912011-09-26T15:06:00.000-05:002011-09-26T15:06:47.967-05:00

We've come a long way regarding food safety. Curious? Check out the Snapshot of Food Safety Milestones in the History of the FDA. 

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-27781223389307255252011-09-23T10:28:00.000-05:002011-09-23T10:28:24.129-05:00

Finding from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show that for 2010, personal income in metropolitan areas actually rose 2.9%. Read the report to learn which issues had an impact on personal income.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-2349097422644873982011-09-22T11:16:00.000-05:002011-09-22T11:16:31.344-05:00

Need something to do this weekend? Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 is Free Museum Day! Visit the website to see which museums near you are participating & to obtain your free ticket. Note, this offer is for one person plus a guest. 

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-50675056701509874112011-09-21T09:13:00.000-05:002011-09-21T09:13:25.404-05:00

Don't Ask, Don't Tell was repealed on September 20, 2011. The Quick Reference Guide answers questions about the repeal. The Department of Defense has pulled together a feature of the top stories, videos, and a history of the process.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-87127445400155942472011-09-20T08:59:00.000-05:002011-09-20T08:59:42.529-05:00

If you have children in your house, the answer is reading. The Census Bureau has pulled together data that shows how poverty impacts the frequency of reading time.  Get more data about our children by visiting the Children's section of the Census Bureau.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-16051471790751604482011-09-19T09:41:00.000-05:002011-09-19T09:41:30.297-05:00

Can't get enough of the Library of Congress? Add their prints & photo blog, Picture This, to your reading list. The latest post is a behind the scenes look at how they manage the collection.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-76629329406589787832011-09-16T14:27:00.000-05:002011-09-16T14:27:46.326-05:00

Fall is a great time to be outside, especially at night. Take a few minutes the next time you're out at night and look up at the sky. Is it dark or lighter due to nearby lights? Believe it or not, a dark sky (natural darkness) is becoming a rare thing. Learn how our National Parks Service is working to manage our natural darkness with their Natural Lightscape Management program.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-16766257192751500112011-09-15T09:03:00.000-05:002011-09-15T09:03:19.295-05:00

An authenticated  version of the American Jobs Act is now available on FDsys. The White House has a blog post describing how the American Jobs Act will impact your community.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-69031076093718343112011-09-14T08:51:00.000-05:002011-09-14T08:51:05.194-05:00

Learn how the America Invents Act impacts the current processes and procedures followed by inventors, companies and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-87995552417487616662011-09-13T10:13:00.000-05:002011-09-13T10:13:58.806-05:00

Evidently the new movie Contagion is making some of us wonder how our country would handle an outbreak. Curious about how the CDC investigates possible outbreak? Check out the blog post, Outbreak Investigation: A Cheat Sheet, to learn more.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-56043608641384106742011-09-09T14:05:00.000-05:002011-09-09T14:05:29.906-05:00

I've pulled together a collection of government sites that are remembering or honoring September 11th.  Remembering Sept. 11, 2011 10th Anniversary Honoring the Victims Department of Defense Ten Years Later: The Justice Department After 9/11 Beyond "Where were you?"—let's talk about September 11 National Museum of American History 9/11 Tenth Anniversary includes commemorations USA.gov Let's

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-48099089547810728282011-09-08T08:55:00.000-05:002011-09-08T08:55:58.967-05:00

The new Heat Safety Tool app from the Department of Labor and OSHA will enable both employees & employers to determine the heat index which will then help employees to avoid heat stroke. This is a welcome addition to the growing number of goverment apps. Note, for now it's only available for Android users.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-72219324106134192802011-09-06T09:34:00.002-05:002011-09-06T09:34:30.086-05:00

If you're listing the pros and cons of buying versus renting a home, use this Ginnie Mae calculator to help with your final decision. Note: Samford University is closed today, September 6, 2011. We'll see you tomorrow.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-65451424810352857892011-09-05T09:00:00.002-05:002011-09-05T09:00:28.871-05:00

The Department of Labor has put together a Labor Day 2011 site complete with a history of Labor Day, a collection of videos and a collection of tools. Enjoy your Labor Day!

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-31440013961693092842011-09-02T09:53:00.000-05:002011-09-02T09:53:55.587-05:00

USA.gov's blog has provided an excellent resource on the topic of mystery phone bill fees. One reason for the fees? Cramming. Yes, that's right, cramming.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-10206942721403968962011-09-01T15:17:00.003-05:002011-10-03T11:29:24.164-05:00

Answer: The Government Printing Office (GPO). This month we thought we'd explore the documents from the 150 year anniversary of GPO as our display. (Apology - this post didn't appear on the first of September as intended.) All of the documents on display are mentioned in "Keeping America Informed: The U.S. Government Printing Office 150 years of service to the nation." Trial of Andrew Johnson

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-44698066610211157232011-08-31T10:40:00.000-05:002011-08-31T10:40:41.995-05:00

Have you visited the Energy Department's website lately? They have added a feature to search your town for alternative fuel stations. As well, you can easily discover how your much your state spends on energy and how much you use.

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900761417454365037.post-63549517772622230412011-08-30T08:47:00.000-05:002011-08-30T08:47:13.487-05:00

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is now the 395th National Park. Curious about how the memorial was created? Read Building the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial from Smithsonian.com. 

Carla Waddellnoreply@blogger.com