Flash Floods

The USGS has released a podcast by scientists sent to study the Little Missouri River in Southwest Arkansas recent flash flood. A press release about the flash flood includes links to services created to aid emergency responders and the public with more possible flood notifications and information.

Services mentioned:

• WaterAlert
• National Streamflow Information Program

Really? That's how much I'll spend on my child?

Yes, it's an average amount for a middle-income family but expect to spend about $222,360 while raising a child born during 2009.

The full report is Expenditures on Children by Families (2009). The site includes a cost calculator for annual planning.

Welcome 2010 IGHR Students & Faculty!

We would like to welcome the 2010 IGHR (Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research) students and faculty to Samford University Library. We are excited that they will be using our government documents collection while digging up genealogical mysteries.

Sunscreen

It's officially hot & humid in the south and of course, the sun is shinning. While we can't always hide in the shade we can protect ourselves from the sun. I've gathered some usefull sites regarding sunscreen and SPF.

• How does sunscreen work? (Everyday Mysteries from the Library of Congress)
• May is skin cancer awareness month: protect your skin (yes, I know it's June but this is a great site from the CDC)
• Sun Exposure (a Health Topic from Medline Plus)

American Adolescents & Substance Abuse

The April 2010 issue of the OAS Report focuses on adolescents and substance abuse: A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Use Facts Update.  

Documents of the Week: Kits!

We are currently featuring a variety of kits, games, and other unique items. You won't want to miss this colorful display!

• Community at the Crossroads, a drug education simulation game
• BodyWorks: A toolkit for healthy teens & strong families
• SunWise: a program that radiates good ideas
• The Business Case for Breastfeeding
• Diversifying Your Workforce
• Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
• The Moon: Special Apollo 40th Anniversary Community (puzzle)
• Vocabulary Flash Cards for the New Naturalization Test
• Ready, Set, Listen! (game)

Veterans History Project

The American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress is collecting first-hand accounts of U.S. Veterans. Do you know a veteran that served during a war? Encourage him or her to share valuable memories. Will you be taking a military history class this fall? Consider using this resource as a part of your research.

Veterans History Project