During February commemorate African-American Heritage Month and recall numerous world events: Explosion of the shuttle Columbia, Parliament's abolishment of the slave-trade law, opening of King Tut's tomb and FDR's Executive Order 9066 (resulting in Japanese-American internment camps). Learn the details of those, and other events, in this summary of February Highlights. http://www.awesomestories.com/Newsletters/Feb%20Newsletter.htm
Also provided is a listing of topics (which link to primary sources) for slavery, World War I and World War II (with separate sections for the war in Europe and the war in the Pacific). It is free for students and members of the general public. Select an individual password with this form. https://www.awesomestories.com/signup.php?ua=individual_signup
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Inside Britannica: Get inside: Flags of the World
http://school.eb.com/ (please note that the links within the following text go to the public library edition of Britannica Online. As soon as possible we will be changing over to that edition. Meanwhile, use the link at the beginning of this post and look up individual items of interest.)
Flags are among the most identifiable and recognizable objects in the world. They have been used for thousands of years, first mainly as military banners, but now as symbols of countries, states and provinces, and organizations. They often evoke strong feelings and passions: pride, patriotism, anger, hate, nostalgia. Flags can be almost synonymous with a country (e.g., the United States flag), an organization (the Olympic flag), or with a historical period (the swastika flag of Nazi Germany). Everywhere there is great interest in flags, both as symbols and as design objects. Go Inside Britannica to learn more about the origins of famous flags.
Historical and National Flags :
Banners and standards : Heraldic banners and standards were precursors to national flags.
National flag of France The French Tricolor influenced many other national flag designs. (Also see: France article)
National flag of the United Kingdom The Union Jack is a design element on many national, state and provincial, and territorial flags. (Also see: United Kingdom article)
National flag of Ghana The first subsaharan African country to gain independence, its flag uses "pan-African" colours. (Also see: Ghana article)
National flag of Comoros This flag is representative of one influencd by Islamic precepts and imagery. (Also see: Comoros article)
National flag of the former U.S.S.R. This flag became synonymous with international communism and was the model for other communist flags.(Also see: U.S.S.R article)
The Nazi German flag The Nazi flag is probably the world's most widely recognized symbol of evil, intolerance, and persecution.
Flags of the United States, Canada, and Australia :
National flag of the United States of America Undoubtedly one of the world's best-known national flags. (Also see: United States article)
State flag of Vermont Representative of the common design style that incorporates the state seal or coat of arms on the flag. (Also see: Vermont article)
State flag of New Mexico The starkly simple New Mexico flag consists of a yellow field with a red Zia Indian sun as its central symbol. (Also see: New Mexico article)
National flag of Canada The last in a series of redesigns of the national flag, this flag known for its distinctive central red maple leaf. (Also see: Canada article)
Provincial flag of Quebec Representative of the strong connection to France in this largely French-speaking province with its use of fleur-de-lis emblems. (Also see: Quebec article)
Territorial flag of Nunavut The newest Canadian provincial flag, containing many symbols of this far northern territory. (Also see: Nunavut article)
National flag of Australia One of many flags worldwide to incorporate the British Union Jack into their design. (Also see: Australia article)
State flag of Queensland Representative of a flag using the British Blue Ensign that uses a local badge in the design. (Also see: Queensland article)
Flag of Australian Capital Territory Flag that combines the stylized Southern Cross of the national flag with Canberra's coat of arms. (Also see: Australian Capital Territory article)
Flags of International Organizations :
Flag of the Olympic movement Among the world's most recognized flags, it is flown at all Olympic Games. (Also see: Olympic Games article)
Flag of the United Nations Also among the world's most recognized flags, its emblem symbolizes global peace. (Also see: United Nations article)
Flag of the European Union Represents the organization that promotes common economic, social, and security policies among 27 European countries.
Flag of the Organization of American States Symbolizes economic, military, and cultural cooperation among its members.
This Month's Top Searches : primary election Barack Obama Mike Huckabee
Astronauts land on the moon and plant the U.S. flag on its surface. Acquired from Vast Video View Video
The Canadian national flag and anthem. Copyright © 2004 AIMS Multimedia (www.aimsmultimedia.com) View Video
Note: Videos and animations may require Quicktime, Windows Media, or Real Player.
Celebrate Black History with Britannica!Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Black History presents a vast array of articles, hundreds of images, and a wide assortment of multimedia clips.This guide traces two millennia of black history, and the browse features enable you to pinpoint the central people, places, topics, and events covered in Black History. This Spotlight has biographies on people such as Alvin Ailey, Matthew Henson, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Hank Aaron. In addition, there is a subject browse that allows the user to look up people, places, issues, and events based on topic.Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Black History represents an effort to trace the African American experience and achievements in the United States and elsewhere. See it now!
To access Britannica Online from home you will need the username and password. Please call the Library at 423-745-7782 to get more information.
Flags are among the most identifiable and recognizable objects in the world. They have been used for thousands of years, first mainly as military banners, but now as symbols of countries, states and provinces, and organizations. They often evoke strong feelings and passions: pride, patriotism, anger, hate, nostalgia. Flags can be almost synonymous with a country (e.g., the United States flag), an organization (the Olympic flag), or with a historical period (the swastika flag of Nazi Germany). Everywhere there is great interest in flags, both as symbols and as design objects. Go Inside Britannica to learn more about the origins of famous flags.
Historical and National Flags :
Banners and standards : Heraldic banners and standards were precursors to national flags.
National flag of France The French Tricolor influenced many other national flag designs. (Also see: France article)
National flag of the United Kingdom The Union Jack is a design element on many national, state and provincial, and territorial flags. (Also see: United Kingdom article)
National flag of Ghana The first subsaharan African country to gain independence, its flag uses "pan-African" colours. (Also see: Ghana article)
National flag of Comoros This flag is representative of one influencd by Islamic precepts and imagery. (Also see: Comoros article)
National flag of the former U.S.S.R. This flag became synonymous with international communism and was the model for other communist flags.(Also see: U.S.S.R article)
The Nazi German flag The Nazi flag is probably the world's most widely recognized symbol of evil, intolerance, and persecution.
Flags of the United States, Canada, and Australia :
National flag of the United States of America Undoubtedly one of the world's best-known national flags. (Also see: United States article)
State flag of Vermont Representative of the common design style that incorporates the state seal or coat of arms on the flag. (Also see: Vermont article)
State flag of New Mexico The starkly simple New Mexico flag consists of a yellow field with a red Zia Indian sun as its central symbol. (Also see: New Mexico article)
National flag of Canada The last in a series of redesigns of the national flag, this flag known for its distinctive central red maple leaf. (Also see: Canada article)
Provincial flag of Quebec Representative of the strong connection to France in this largely French-speaking province with its use of fleur-de-lis emblems. (Also see: Quebec article)
Territorial flag of Nunavut The newest Canadian provincial flag, containing many symbols of this far northern territory. (Also see: Nunavut article)
National flag of Australia One of many flags worldwide to incorporate the British Union Jack into their design. (Also see: Australia article)
State flag of Queensland Representative of a flag using the British Blue Ensign that uses a local badge in the design. (Also see: Queensland article)
Flag of Australian Capital Territory Flag that combines the stylized Southern Cross of the national flag with Canberra's coat of arms. (Also see: Australian Capital Territory article)
Flags of International Organizations :
Flag of the Olympic movement Among the world's most recognized flags, it is flown at all Olympic Games. (Also see: Olympic Games article)
Flag of the United Nations Also among the world's most recognized flags, its emblem symbolizes global peace. (Also see: United Nations article)
Flag of the European Union Represents the organization that promotes common economic, social, and security policies among 27 European countries.
Flag of the Organization of American States Symbolizes economic, military, and cultural cooperation among its members.
This Month's Top Searches : primary election Barack Obama Mike Huckabee
Astronauts land on the moon and plant the U.S. flag on its surface. Acquired from Vast Video View Video
The Canadian national flag and anthem. Copyright © 2004 AIMS Multimedia (www.aimsmultimedia.com) View Video
Note: Videos and animations may require Quicktime, Windows Media, or Real Player.
Celebrate Black History with Britannica!Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Black History presents a vast array of articles, hundreds of images, and a wide assortment of multimedia clips.This guide traces two millennia of black history, and the browse features enable you to pinpoint the central people, places, topics, and events covered in Black History. This Spotlight has biographies on people such as Alvin Ailey, Matthew Henson, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Hank Aaron. In addition, there is a subject browse that allows the user to look up people, places, issues, and events based on topic.Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Black History represents an effort to trace the African American experience and achievements in the United States and elsewhere. See it now!
To access Britannica Online from home you will need the username and password. Please call the Library at 423-745-7782 to get more information.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Science Fair Project Resource Guide
Science Fair Project Resource Guide with information and links to other resources. Sections include Getting Started, Choosing a Topic, Completing the Project, and Displaying Your Project. http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/
Thursday, January 24, 2008
TEL Undergoes Updated Look!
The new TEL Web page is located at http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/tel_p_egfpl. Or you may also connect to TEL from the E.G. Fisher Public Library web site: http://www.fisherlibrary.org/ [please remember that remote users must type in the password.] This page is under development, but it now serves as an entry portal to the three vendors who provide resources to the Tennessee Electronic Library. Soon you will see other resources such as tutorials, training and marketing materials, as well as links to news articles about TEL. See also http://www.tntel.info for info on new and expanded TEL resources, including state newspapers and more. Please note that at this point in time only the Gale resources [use the TEL password!] listed on this site are available from home. Remote passwords and usernames for the other two resources will be announced soon! Stay tuned!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Video site : free access
Open Vault provides online access to unique and historically important content produced by public television station WGBH for individual and classroom learning. The ever-expanding site contains video excerpts, searchable transcripts, a select number of complete interviews for purchase, and resource management tools. Subjects include Science & Technology, the Arts, Business, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences (Political Science, Women’s Studies, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, among others).http://openvault.wgbh.org/
Monday, January 7, 2008
Mystery Book Club Selections 2008
The Mystery Book Club meets at E.G. Fisher Public Library on the second Tuesday of each month (there is no meeting in Dec.) from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. A listing of upcoming selections is below:
January 8 -- Burglar in the Library by Lawrence Block
February 12 -- Caught Dead in Philadelphia by Gillian Roberts
March 11 -- Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Trocheck
April 8 -- To be announced
May 13 -- The Devil's Bones by Dr. William Bass
June 10 -- Dejas Dead by Kathy Reichs
July 8 -- To be announced
January 8 -- Burglar in the Library by Lawrence Block
February 12 -- Caught Dead in Philadelphia by Gillian Roberts
March 11 -- Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Trocheck
April 8 -- To be announced
May 13 -- The Devil's Bones by Dr. William Bass
June 10 -- Dejas Dead by Kathy Reichs
July 8 -- To be announced
Digital Television Information Site
Educate yourself about the upcoming switch to digital television (DTV) on February 17, 2009. This website, www.dtvanswers.com, will provide you with additional information about the transition.
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