How to Choose the Best eReader for YOU
28 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in Subject Guide Tags: books, buying guide, comparisons, ebooks, eReaders, news, reviews
eReaders are wildly popular. According to a poll by Harris Interactive, 28% of adults in the US use an eReader or tablet to read. That’s an impressive increase of 13% since a similar poll was taken in July 2011! (Previously, a total 15% of adults reported doing their reading on an eReader.)¹ So what does this mean for you? You might be in a position to buy an eReader for yourself or as a gift. If so, how do you make that choice?
The answer is unsatisfying, but true : you need to understand the different models available and then buy the eReader that is the best fit for YOU or the recipient of the gift. Just like there are many different genres, there are many different brands and models of eReaders. Readers must understand their own reading habits and budget, and then explore the different options in the eReader market. And the market changes constantly and rapidly.
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Princes and Princesses
27 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in News Tags: celebrity, Kate Middleton, list, news, Prince William, royalty, wedding
Prince William and Kate Middleton marry on Friday, April 29, 2011. This is a major event. They are celebrities with a little extra: crowns! People across the globe have been watching as the royal wedding plans unfold. There is an official website made just for the event. Speculation is wild over the wedding gown and guest list. Prince William and Kate have opted not to register for gifts. Instead, they have asked that any gifts be made to the donations of their choice; the website can be found here.
Oh, and if your invite got lost in the mail, don’t worry, you can still watch the big event on tv in the wee dark hours of the morning, or at their YouTube channel.
In the meantime, if you can’t get enough of all things royal, check these books and movies out!
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What Do You Think?
20 Apr 2011 2 Comments
in News Tags: "Greg Mortenson", "Three Cups of Tea", celebrity, controversy, news, nonfiction
Greg Mortenson is the author of Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools. His books have spent months on the New York Times Best Seller List. He is also the founder of the charity the Central Asia Institute. The Central Asia Institute’s mission is to provide educational opportunities for Afghani children, particularly girls; hundreds of schools have been built in Afghanistan for this purpose. Mortenson’s charity has raised millions of dollars.
Unfortunately, doubts have arison about the truth behind Three Cups of Tea and the allocation of funds of his charity. Recently, CBS’s 60 Minutes published an exposé of Mortenson and the Central Asia Institute charity. CBS journalist Steve Kroft and best selling author Jon Krakauer allege that some of the key facts behind Mortenson’s experiences in Afghanistan are false or grossly distorted. Even more damaging, they claim that the Central Asia Institute money was misused to pay for personal flights for Mortenson, among other things.
These charges are very serious. The Montana Attorney General has begun looking into the CAI, as has the publisher of Mortenson’s best selling book Three Cups of Tea. Mortenson continues to state that he’s innocent.
Regardless of the outcome of these investigations, there is a bright spot. Mortenson brought attention to the problems of education in an important, but mostly unknown, region of the world. I hope people keep that in mind when considering donating to a good cause. And if you’re worried about the legitimacy of any charity, consider reviewing their status with the Better Business Bureau.
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Current Events : Japan
16 Mar 2011 1 Comment
in News Tags: earthquake, Japan, news, tsunami
Japan suffered a 8.9 / 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Friday, March 11, 2011. It struck off the northeastern coast of the main Japanese island, Honshu, and about 100 miles from the large port city of Sendai. Within half an hour of the earthquake, a powerful tsunami washed ashore and destroyed most everything in its path for several miles before carrying thousands of people out to sea. Current estimates of missing and dead range from 2,000 to over 10,000. Dozens of aftershocks with magnitudes over 6.0 have shaken Japan as the country attempts to recover. Search and rescue activities and relief services have been complicated by radioactive dangers from damaged nuclear power plants along the coast.
Rice Lake, WI, has a sister city in Miharu, Japan. Miharu is about 50 miles away from the Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant. The city appears to be hosting survivors from surrounding areas in shelters.
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Visit this website : ESRI Geographic Solutions to learn more about where the earthquake and aftershocks have struck.
Visit this website : US Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program to learn more about earthquakes.
Visit this website : Geology.com to learn about tsunamis.
Visit this website : Scientific American to learn about nuclear meltdowns.
If you are interested in donating to help the people of Japan, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army are reputable organizations currently working in Japan. If other organizations approach you for help during this crisis, be cautious and check their credentials at Better Business Bureau Charities. (Over 300 cases of fraud were reported after the earthquake in Haiti as unscrupulous people attempt to profit off of disasters.) This article at PC Mag lists additional ways to help.
To learn more about Japan and its history, consider checking these and other books out from your local MORE library:
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I Love My Library
18 Feb 2011 Leave a Comment
in News Tags: contest, love your library, news
February is National Love Your Library Month. To celebrate, the Rice Lake Public Library held a contest during the first two weeks of February. We asked patrons to write a reason for why they love the library on a piece of paper shaped like a heart. For every heart they filled out, they could also place an entry into a drawing to win a prize of a stuffed bear and chocolates.
We had 128 entries !!!
Here are some of the reasons people listed as to why they love our library:
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“They have everything I want to check out.”
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“The friendly people and a great way to view movies before I can buy them.”
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“I can play.”
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“Wifi ROCKS!”
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“The books are a huge source of entertainment.”
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“It brings me peace on any bad day.”
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“It gives me hours of entertainment.”
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“Everyone who works here is awesome! Very kind, courteous, and helpful!”
Thank you to everyone who entered our contest and use our library. Our patrons are awesome, and they are the reason I love my library!
New Blog Authors!
27 Oct 2010 Leave a Comment
If you follow the Rice Lake Public blog, you might have noticed some new and more frequent entries lately. We have two new authors contributing to the Adult Blog!
Let’s welcome angiekat and saturdaycinema. Both are employees of the Rice Lake Public Library. Angiekat is our resident expert in social media, and saturdaycinema loves films. They will each post at least once a month.
