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November 28, 2007
Have an Earth-Friendly Holiday!
With all the talk of global warming and local temperatures above normal for this time of year (remember the 60-degree temps on Thanksgiving!), now may be a good time to consider adding some Earth-friendly green to your holiday gift list. Green Living's list of consumer-less gift ideas offers some great alternatives to traditional holiday gifts and their suggestions can get you started in the right direction.
If you prefer tangible, yet still Earth-friendly, gifts, check out these resources:
- The California Department of Conservation's Green Gift Guide - suggestions and links for green gifts and tips on green decorating, too
- The National Resources Defense Council Green Holiday Guide - great gift and book suggestions and advice for an environmentally positive holiday season
- Sierra Club's Green Life Blog - featuring a Shopper's Survival Guide with gift ideas for everyone on your list, including the friend who has everything
- Treehugger.com's 2007 Gift Guide - an extensive list with over 180 ideas for children, adults, geeks, and outdoorsmen
Happy Holidays!
Posted by JudyS at 10:45 AM | Comments (0)
November 12, 2007
Dial G for Google
Without question, Apple's iPhone is ultra-cool. A library patron recently gave me a personal tour of his iPhone, and the seemless transition from email to digital photos to music to web browsing to--oh, yeah--placing a call was very impressive. But, with a price tag of $400+ (with tax and shipping), I'm afraid the iPhone is outside this librarian's budget!
Enter Google. While the long-awaited "gphone" may be just a fantasy, Google has made recent progress in its effort to enter the cell phone market. Last week, Google announced its Open Handset Alliance, a partnership with over 30 hardware, software, and carrier companies who have agreed to work together using Android, an integrated mobile operating system. This Linux-based, open-source platform will give mobile phone manufacturers the freedom to develop iPhone-like features on a broad spectrum of cell phones. For more on this recent development, check out cnet.com, engadget.com, and wired.com.
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November 07, 2007
Connecticut Grown
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has introduced a fun, new way for you to locate a variety of fresh, top quality produce at neighborhood farms throughout the state. Visit the Farm Map Website for an interactive exploration of the farms & commodities that each county has to offer, including farmer's markets & stands, Christmas trees, honey, ice cream, maple syrup, orchards, seafood, wineries, and greenhouses.
Want a foldable map so that you can embark on a Connecticut Grown road trip at a moment's notice? Stop by the information desk at the Library to pick up a paper version of the website, as well as brochures for Connecticut Grown pumpkin picking, hay rides, farm festivals, and wine tastings.
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