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Now @ MPL... http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/ en Copyright 2010 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:06:00 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Looking for Inspiration? A Website I often turn to when I need some inspiration (or education or a cure for boredom) is Ted.com. TED (it stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a small nonprofit organization that is "devoted to ideas worth spreading." Since 1984 they've hosted invitation-only conferences where some of the world's most fascinating people are challenged to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Fortunately for those of us not lucky enough to receive invites, TED makes these talks (called TEDTalks) available for free. You can search over 700 TEDTalks and other performances TED calls Best of the Web. My favorite TedTalks include JJ. Abrams' Mystery Box and Malcolm Gladwell on Spaghetti Sauce. Some of the great performances they offer are the Stanford commencement speech Steve Jobs gave on How to Live Before You Die and Randy Pausch's Carnegie Mellon talk about Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams. Take a look for yourself (a good place to start is the Top 10 TedTalks). I bet you'll find something to take your mind off of the end of summer. Well, for 18 minutes anyway.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/09/looking_for_inspiration.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/09/looking_for_inspiration.html Recommended Links education fun inspiration recommendations Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:06:00 -0600 Two new digital collections Horace Seaman Wisconsin Infantry collection and the Milwaukee County Marriage Certificates. 4th Wisconsin Infantry Officers

The Horace Seaman Wisconsin Infantry collection is comprised of 127 images from Colonel Horace M. Seaman. Most of the photos are of the 3rd and 4th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry units that served in the Spanish-American War. A number of the photos are from Colonel Seaman's service in the Wisconsin National Guard. A few personal photos of Colonel Seaman's father are also included. A Milwaukee County marriage certificate

Milwaukee County Marriage Certificates is a collection of 20,000 marriage records and certificates from Milwaukee for the years 1822 through 1876. The records were discovered in the 1960s in a box at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. The box also included some miscellaneous documents pertaining to the marriage such as permission to marry slips, authorizations, and land deeds. Many of these documents were not in very good condition. Research by the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society (MCGS) indicates that most of these certificates are not recorded at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Some of the records appear in the Wisconsin Pre-1907 Marriage Index and some do not, as such these records are a significant addition to Milwaukee genealogy resources. In 1999 the MCGS arranged to have the records refilmed, adding location citations. In 2000 MCGS volunteers created alphabetical indexes for bride and for groom. Roger Cobb with Lois Molitor acted as project coordinators. Over 42,000 names were put into the database that produced the indexes. Unfortunately, the original copies that were filmed in 1966 have vanished. In 2009 the microfilm copy of the marriage certificates was digitized. The digital images of the certificated were combined with the index created by the MCGS to produce this digital collection.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/09/two_new_digital_collections.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/09/two_new_digital_collections.html Computers Genealogy Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:10:07 -0600 March on Milwaukee Remembered On Thursday, September 16th at 7:00p.m. in Central Library's Centennial Hall, join MPL and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the UWM Libraries' Archives Department 9th Annual Revisiting Our Past Local History Lecture. Jack Dougherty, prize winning author of More than One Struggle: The Evolution of Black School Reform in Milwaukee, will present "When Milwaukee's Civil Rights History Meets the Digital Era." Local civil rights activists Peggy Rozga and Vel Phillips will share remarks as well. This event is also the launch of UWM's March on Milwaukee Civil Rights History Project. This event is free and open to the public. Street parking is free after 6 p.m. For more information or to arrange for special needs, please call (414) 286-3021.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/march_on_milwaukee_remembered.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/march_on_milwaukee_remembered.html Author Talks Central Library march on milwaukee uwm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:35:47 -0600 Presenting Benjamin Franklin Join us at the Central Library for the dedication of the Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World Traveling Exhibition. Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UWM will make brief opening remarks and invite the audience to view the exhibit.The dedication will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13th in Meeting Room One. This program is presented in connection with Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World on exhibit at the Central Library from September 8th to October 22nd, 2010.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/presenting_benjamin_franklin.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/presenting_benjamin_franklin.html Central Library Community Events Exhibits Programs Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:59:50 -0600 Valentino: The Last Emperor The sounds of my September Vogue and W magazines thudding through the mail slot reminded me of the terrific documentary about editor Anna Wintour and artistic director Grace Coddington's struggle to publish the biggest issue of Vogue ever - The September Issue in 2007. The contrast between these two powerful women is fascinating as their personalities and visions clash and deadlines loom. Andre Leon Talley and designers John Galliano, Vera Wang, Thakoon and Karl Lagerfeld are interviewed about their fall collections and the power Wintour wields. The clean and sober, physically fit Marc Jacobs of today bears little resemblance to the skinny, chain smoking obsessive seen in Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton. The notoriously secretive designer gave what seems to be near total access to the film maker who follows him through the creation of his own collection and the work he does for Louis Vuitton. The contrast between his vision and the needs of the international corporate giant is often poignant, but Jacobs never compromises. Valentino is the king overthrown by market forces as seen in Valentino: the last emperor. This incredible documentary traces history of The House of Valentino and the two years before its final runway shows. Most intriguing are the hundreds of women and men behind the scenes who actually realize his fashion vision and allow him to enjoy a lifestyle lavish beyond belief. From hand stitching gowns to arranging hundreds of vases of flowers or herding Valentino's pugs and dyeing his lawn - these are the people who 'made it work'. His business partner of more than fifty years, Giancarlo Giammetti is especially insightful as he reflects on the cutthroat, high stakes world of haute couture today and his own long, often unappreciated role in Valentino's success. Submitted by Christine P.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/the_sounds_of_my_september.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/the_sounds_of_my_september.html Recommendations Recommendations. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:14:01 -0600 Tired of gift cards that expire too fast? Help is here. Thanks to the Credit CARD Act of 2009 the following changes for gift cards went into effect this past Sunday, August 22: Store gift cards and gift cards with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover brand logo sold on or after August 22, 2010 will be good for at least five years from the date the card is purchased. You can still be charged inactivity fees, but only if you haven't used your card for at least one year. Additionally, if the physical card expires before the five years is up you can get the balance transferred to a replacement card for free. For more details see the complete list of new rules for gift cards from the Federal Reserve Website. New credit card rules also went into effect this week and in case you missed it, in February of this year there was another set of new credit card rules.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/tired_of_gift_cards_that_expir.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/tired_of_gift_cards_that_expir.html credit cards gift cards Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:40:00 -0600 1939 Debut of "The Wizard of Oz" August 25, 1939 marked the release of the Hollywood classic The Wizard of Oz. The film was based on L. Frank Baum's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, first published in 1900. There are many differences between page and screen, including the fact that the Wicked Witch, portrayed with such malevolent aplomb by actress Margaret Hamilton, has a much larger part in the movie than in the book. Interestingly, her character inspired Gregory Maguire's Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which, in turn, has been adapted into the Broadway musical Wicked.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/1939_debut_of_the_wizard_of_oz.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/1939_debut_of_the_wizard_of_oz.html Reference Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:34:10 -0600 Milwaukee's Early Architecture Join MPL on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to hear author Megan Daniels speak about her new book, Milwaukee's Early Architecture. The program will be held in Central Library's Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. History, ethnic roots and architectural trends all played a role in developing the variety of architecture in Milwaukee. Daniels tracks this development through the use of photographs from the collections of the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission and the Milwaukee Public Library. Books will be available for purchase and the author will autograph copies. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library and Boswell Book Company.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/milwaukees_early_architecture.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/milwaukees_early_architecture.html Central Library Programs architecture milwaukee Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:01:50 -0600 Happy Birthday Edgar Lee Masters Today we celebrate the 142nd anniversary of Edgar Lee Masters' birth. Masters was a writer best known for his pithy book of poems, Spoon River Anthology describing the lives of those interred in a Midwestern cemetery. He was born in Garnett, Kansas and lived most of his life in the Midwest. His friendship with Harriet Monroe, editor of Poetry brought him into the Chicago group with Carl Sandberg and Vachel Lindsay. Though none of his other works brought him the same level of acclaim as the Spoon River Anthology, Masters continued to write thirty-nine other works including essays, novels, plays, and biographies of other famous poets.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/happy_birthday_edgar_lee_maste.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/happy_birthday_edgar_lee_maste.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:41:03 -0600 Frank Lloyd Wright in the Rare Books Room This Saturday, September 11th, join Professor Chris Szczesny-Adams in a discussion about Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was a controversial and influential architect whose legacy is found both in the built environment and in his myriad of books, portfolios, and articles. Learn about his life and revolutionary aesthetic through the library's rare materials such as The Wasmuth Portfolio and the Taliesin Collection of Paints, Wallpapers and Textiles. Presented by Chris Szczesny-Adams. Click here for the Frank Lloyd Wright program poster. Architectural historian Chris Szczesny-Adams, Associate Professor at MIAD, received her doctorate from the University of Virginia where she also attained a master's degree in architectural history and historic preservation. She also has a master's degree in art history from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her interests include 19th and 20th century architecture, art, and material culture. Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation Department at (414) 286-3071 to register. Date: 9/11/2010 Start Time: 2:00 p.m. End Time: 4:00 p.m. Library: Central Location: Krug Rare Books Room

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/frank_lloyd_wright_in_the_rare.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/frank_lloyd_wright_in_the_rare.html Central Library Programs Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:40:33 -0600 Class of 2014 At the start of each new school year Beloit College (located in Beloit, Wisconsin) releases its Beloit College Mindset List. Originally created in 1998 to remind Beloit faculty that the cultural references they make in class may not be understood by their students, the list serves as a look at the influential events and experiences of many incoming college freshmen. This year's Beloit College Mindset List is for the Class of 2014 and the list has 75 items on it. Examples of things the list says are true for this class include: #7 - "Caramel macchiato" and "venti half-caf vanilla latte" have always been street lingo. #12 - Clint Eastwood is better known as a sensitive director than Dirty Harry. #27 - Computers have never lacked a CD-ROM disk drive. #62 - Having hundreds of cable channels, but nothing to watch has always been routine.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/class_of_2014.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/class_of_2014.html Recommended Links recommendations Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:30:00 -0600 Milwaukee Child Health Week August 16 - 20, 2010 is Milwaukee Child Health Week! Several Back-to-School Health Fairs will be held throughout the city and will offer a variety of services including:

Immunizations (please bring your child's shot records)
Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) Checks
Lead tests
BadgerCare Plus and FoodShare enrollment
Free and reduced-price school meal applications
Other screenings such as vision, dental, blood pressure, hearing, health checks
Information about health topics including asthma, diabetes, dental care, and lead poisoning prevention

Mini Health Fairs (only immunizations & dental fluoride varnishes offered) Tuesday, August 17th: 10 am - 2 pm Midtown Pick 'n Save Parking Lot 5700 W. Capitol Dr. Thursday, August 19th: 10 am - 2 pm Clarke Square Pick 'n Save Parking Lot 1818 W. National Ave. Back-to-School Health Fair (free backpacks with school supplies!) Friday, August 20th: 10 am - 3 pm North Division Campus 1011 W. Center St.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/milwaukee_child_health_week.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/milwaukee_child_health_week.html Children Community Events Health back to school fair health Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:06:45 -0600 Lawrence of Arabia On August 16, 1888, Thomas Edward Lawrence, also known as T.E. Lawrence or Lawrence of Arabia, was born in Tremadog, North Wales. Lieutenant Colonel T.E. Lawrence was a British army officer that served as a liason during the Arab revolt against the Ottoman rulers. He was a prolific letter writer, and he also wrote an autobiographical account of his time in the Middle East called The Seven Pillars of Wisdom. You can learn more about the amazing life of T.E. Lawrence by reading his collections of letters, reading one of his biographies, or checking out any of the movies detailing his life.

]]> http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/lawrence_of_arabia.html http://blog.mpl.org/nowatmpl/2010/08/lawrence_of_arabia.html Recommendations Recommendations. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:58:03 -0600 Health Care Reform and What It Means To You Looking for health insurance? Confused about the U.S. health care reform act President Obama signed into law in March? Wondering what the new health care law means for you and your family? Curious about what changes are in store for Medicare? If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you're simply interested in learning more about the new health care law help is here. Last month the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services launched HealthCare.gov. The new health care law called for this website, which can help you find insurance options, learn how to stay healthy, compare care quality of hospitals, understand the new law, and more. Highlights include a timeline that describes exactly what is changing and when, fact sheets that summarize important parts of the law, a blog that focuses on how the new law affects you, and easy access to the full law if you're interested in reading all 955 pages of it. You can also receive updates via Twitter and email and President Obama explains how some of the website features work in this YouTube video. -- Submitted by Amy S. @ Central

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