Twitter has gained quite a bit of attention over the last couple years; especially once celebrities like Oprah, Ashton Kutcher, and Stephen Colbert started using and promoting the service. Ever wonder what all the hype is about? Keep reading for a bit of background and some pointers on how to get yourself started. Twitter is […]
According to this article from the Toronto Star from December 27th, one of the hottest gifts of the season was the Kobo eReader. If you were one of the hundred thousand plus who recently activated a new Kobo, you may be interested in a free workshop on how to access library materials for your eReader or mp3 […]
A few weeks ago Google released an online book called “20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web”. This electronic book is a little different from a regular eBook as it's designed to be read online using any HTML5 enabled browser (such as the latest version of Safari, Chrome, or Firefox) rather than a […]
Outside, it's a cold, damp, and very grey day. Inside, Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10 effectively reflects the mood of this oppressive late November weather. Fortunately, if I've had enough pathos and drama after the devastating 22-minute first movement, I can easily find something less overwrought from the over 48,000 CDs available instantly from the Naxos Music […]
Okay, it isn't really that dark but it has been noticeably dimmer in the evening at our library lately, and not just because of the time change. The large sci-fi themed light fixture that usually hovers over the main foyer of the branch has been earth bound for much of the last few days in order for […]
If you've walked down Cecil Street sometime over the last couple months you probably noticed something a little out of the ordinary. The playground on the corner of Cecil & Huron has recently undergone a makeover; colourful new fitness equipment now line the street in front of the large non-descript brick building that tastefully disguises […]
For the last two years the Aviva Insurance company has held a competition to fund various community improvement projects across Canada. Individuals and organizations may submit their idea for a project that will have a positive impact in their local community. This year, the Ogden Jr. Public School has entered the competition with a proposal […]
Whether you’re an Internet novice or a seasoned Web expert, this is the most difficult step in creating a new online account. An e-mail username is as personal as your given name, perhaps even more so, since most people don’t get to choose their own name. While it is easy to create a new account […]