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Resources for questions about the BP/Horizon Oil Spill

Submitted by Cathay on 13 May 2010 - 11:43am
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The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico has raised questions about how the oil spill happened, its ecological and economic impact, what BP is doing, and what we can do.  We've put together a resource list on Delicious to help:  http://delicious.com/AskUsNow/BPoilspill

 

If you have a site you'd recommend that is not on the list, please let us know. 

 

Blizzard Resource List

Submitted by Julie on 5 February 2010 - 8:43am
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We've put together a resource list for the blizzard!

It's been promoted it on our facebook, twitter, and myspace pages as well as askusnow.info. Please feel free to share and repost.

This time, we're hosting it solely on Delicious: http://delicious.com/AskUsNow/Blizzard2010

 

 

 

Resource list for Haiti Earthquake Crisis

Submitted by Julie on 14 January 2010 - 4:22pm
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In response to the Haiti earthquake crisis, we've put together a resource list. It can be found on our customer site as well as on delicious.

Our 2009 Holiday resource list has been posted!

Submitted by Julie on 18 December 2009 - 2:28pm
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We've gotten our 2009 Holiday resource list up and ready to roll! Check it out at http://www.askusnow.info/fun/holiday2009.html

We've posted it on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and our askusnow.info website! Please feel free to use these resources for your customers or yourself! :-)

Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving 2009 Resources list now available!

Submitted by Julie on 24 November 2009 - 4:07pm
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It's our second annual Thanksgiving Resources list! We've updated last years and we're posting it through twitter, MySpace, and Facebook. This idea started last year as a way for Maryland AskUsNow! to do some preemptive reference and market ourselves! A lot of people re-posted the list last year and we're hoping they do this year too!

Chat Resources

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Check out some of the resources used for frequently asked topics! Add your own reccomended resources in the comments below!

 

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Topics include: the Blizzard of 2010, the Earthquake in Haiti, the BP oil spill disaster, April Fools and other holidays!

It's October...and thoughts turn to Poe

Submitted by Cathay on 7 October 2009 - 7:33am
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The darkening chill entered our living spaces with a suddenness that surprised each of us. Most upset was our cat who took to burrowing under the blankets until the warming of a mid-day sun melted her disposition enough to emerge from a semi-hibernation.

Banned Books Week Web Resource List

Submitted by Cathay on 27 September 2009 - 8:08am
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It's here! Banned Books Week for 2009, September 26 through October 3. The American Library Association's website states:

Resources for your Independence Weekend Celebration

Submitted by Cathay on 2 July 2009 - 7:00am
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On the 4th day of July, all over the United States, people celebrate our Independence Day with bar-b-ques and fireworks. Here are some resources to enhance your holiday weekend:

1. Fun Facts
Table conversation won’t be boring with the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of fun facts about our Independence Day. Learn about where the traditional Fourth of July meals come from to how many U.S. places are called “America.” Online at:
http://tinyurl.com/fourthofjuly2009FunFacts

2. History

Summer is here!

Submitted by Cathay on 22 June 2009 - 10:26am
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When we think of summer, we think of good summer reads on the beach and explorations to other day-trip destinations. So here is a list of resources to help you with some ideas and planning.

Summer Reading is everywhere!

This year’s theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library” and you can watch a nice jingle about it on YouTube.

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