I signed up for animalattraction.com and created a profile for Snowball, Lady, and myself. Snowball is a 3 year old pekingese and Lady is a 5 year old English Bull Terrier.
The registration process was rather easy, it was very easy to navigate and understand.
After creating the profile and uploading a picture of Snowball and Lady. I did a search for members with Pekingese dogs. Pekingese aren't found very often in Houston and I thought it would be nice to find someone else who has one. Unfortunately only 2 results came back, but I know there are more than that, they just may not have signed up with the site yet. I think this site needs to be more in the public eyes on other pet forums in order for it to gain more users. There is a photo contest that I will probably join, I have various pictures to choose from. Snowball does not like cameras but when I catch him off guard, it is priceless.
I like the fact that it donates money for every time that I log in.
Another thing I foudn useful is that it provides pet information all in one place or it will at least provide referrals. All in all I look forward to finding more pet owners like me.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Pets #73: Losing a Friend
I have lost a few pets over the years (due to accident, old age and sickness). As I mentioned before, my family has had many pets majority of my life. And I think since we (my family) have dealt with that loss at an early age we are somewhat desensitized to that. I still get very sad when any pet passes but I can see how some people may have trouble dealing with that. But then again, when you are older you have a greater concept of death so those coping abilities may change as well.
1. I did a search for dealing with loss of pet. The first one I found was petloss.net
After reading over some of the tips, I can see it does provide useful information to any grieving petowner. I am not sure if it it well known, the web page needs some polishing up but it does give plenty of useful information. I like that it has a "Guide to Support Groups, Counselors & Pet Cemeteries" as well. I also found the Humane Society of the United States.
This is a well known organization so I would definitely recommend them to others.
My family also watch Cesar Millan (the dog whisperer) and tend to use tips from him when dealing with our pets. He has a page on his website that also provides insight on loss of a pet. The last two sites I would definitely recommend, they have credible backgrounds and speak with years of experience.
1. I did a search for dealing with loss of pet. The first one I found was petloss.net
After reading over some of the tips, I can see it does provide useful information to any grieving petowner. I am not sure if it it well known, the web page needs some polishing up but it does give plenty of useful information. I like that it has a "Guide to Support Groups, Counselors & Pet Cemeteries" as well. I also found the Humane Society of the United States.
This is a well known organization so I would definitely recommend them to others.
My family also watch Cesar Millan (the dog whisperer) and tend to use tips from him when dealing with our pets. He has a page on his website that also provides insight on loss of a pet. The last two sites I would definitely recommend, they have credible backgrounds and speak with years of experience.
Pets #72: Pet Health Online
My results are:
Snowball's DogAge is 21.9!
That's 7.9 years younger than the average DogAge for Snowball's breed.
DogAge is the biological age of your dog, measured in people years. Your dog is lucky to have such a good caretaker. You can make your dog even younger by checking out the details of your results below.
I know Snowball could probably get better care and be even younger if I can fit in more activities and take him to the vet more often for checkups. He is kept very safe clean and happy. We notice a dramatic change in his behavior after we moved into the new house. He seems much happier and much more calm. He has more space to run around in and a big yard to run around in.
Snowball's DogAge is 21.9!
That's 7.9 years younger than the average DogAge for Snowball's breed.
DogAge is the biological age of your dog, measured in people years. Your dog is lucky to have such a good caretaker. You can make your dog even younger by checking out the details of your results below.
I know Snowball could probably get better care and be even younger if I can fit in more activities and take him to the vet more often for checkups. He is kept very safe clean and happy. We notice a dramatic change in his behavior after we moved into the new house. He seems much happier and much more calm. He has more space to run around in and a big yard to run around in.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Pets #71: Finding a Pet
I took the pet picker test and got "cat". I personally do not like cats at all. I am a dog person so maybe it's more of a general analysis of my lifestyle. I have always loved dogs, my family has always had a some point in my life.
My husband and I have been actively looking for a dog to adopt. We have a conflict in the size of dog that we would like. He prefers a larger breed, ones that range about 50 to 70 pounds. I prefer the medium to small breeds, 30 pounds and under. So it is hard to find a happy medium. We have been using petfinder and have found several pets we have shown interest in. However, we are in the process of moving into a new house so the adoption will have to wait. We also already have a dog, a 3 year old pekingese; his name is Snowball. We have to find a dog that will be compatible with our furball and would be suitable for our household size. We have a relatively big back yard that our pets can romp around in and the neighborhood is very pet friendly.
We hope to find a pet that can become part of our family in the near future.
My husband and I have been actively looking for a dog to adopt. We have a conflict in the size of dog that we would like. He prefers a larger breed, ones that range about 50 to 70 pounds. I prefer the medium to small breeds, 30 pounds and under. So it is hard to find a happy medium. We have been using petfinder and have found several pets we have shown interest in. However, we are in the process of moving into a new house so the adoption will have to wait. We also already have a dog, a 3 year old pekingese; his name is Snowball. We have to find a dog that will be compatible with our furball and would be suitable for our household size. We have a relatively big back yard that our pets can romp around in and the neighborhood is very pet friendly.
We hope to find a pet that can become part of our family in the near future.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wellness #42: Staying Well
1.Try out the symptom checker or the pill identifier. Write in general terms about how accurate the results seemed to be.
I am not sure how accurate this online service is, I tested it on an over the counter medicine that I have in my drawer and it did not even get close to what the product was. It did on my second test though. Maybe its not meant for over the counter medications.
2.Pick any medical condition or service and use the local MedlinePlus to see if there are related resources within 10 miles of your home. List what you found.
I chose chiropractors but the results don't seem to have an option to sort by using your zip code. The first one that was on the list was nearby but it was a fluke because it started with a number and it was organized alphanumerically. At first I thought I wasn't using the search map correctly so I redid it 3 times and came up with the same result. I did not see an option that would help me narrow down the 280 different providers. I think I would prefer to use the Aetna DocFind rather than the Medline Plus, plus I know it will be in my insurance provider network as well. Anyhow here are the first few listing medline gave me...
1960 West Chiropractic Center
5020 FM 1960 Road West, Ste. B6
Houston, TX 77069
281.580.1961
Map and directions
22nd Chiropractic Clinic
11326 Westheimer Rd., Ste. D
Houston, TX 77077
281.709.2488
Map and directions
A & M Chiropractic Clinic
7920 Hillcroft
Houston, TX 77081
713.270.8427
Map and directions
A-Access Chiropractic
8734 Stella Link
Houston, TX 77025
713.592.5650
Map and directions
3.Create a sample family medical history tree. Discuss how this could this be a useful addition to a genealogy study.
I believe it would be a better tool for someone who has a more organized and well established family line more so than mine. But none the less, I made one that included my parents and my siblings, however it is hard to go any farther on my mother's side of the family because they have never really kept up with it. It may be possible that the vietnamese government may have some files but it would be hard to locate. Poor families in the Vietnam countryside tend not to keep track of paperwork as well as urban richer city dwellers. And the war wrecked havoc on alot of records. Majority of what we know is what my parents tell us. My mother cannot even tell me what her grandparents names are... so the trail gets cold very soon after it has started. My siblings and I have all attempted to create a family tree or geneological study at some point in our lifetime and we always end up with a dead end. Having a family on the other side of the world where you rarely keep in contact or know is hard, especially when you ask questions and none have answers for you. But like I said, this tool may prove to be more useful to others than it does for me.
I am not sure how accurate this online service is, I tested it on an over the counter medicine that I have in my drawer and it did not even get close to what the product was. It did on my second test though. Maybe its not meant for over the counter medications.
2.Pick any medical condition or service and use the local MedlinePlus to see if there are related resources within 10 miles of your home. List what you found.
I chose chiropractors but the results don't seem to have an option to sort by using your zip code. The first one that was on the list was nearby but it was a fluke because it started with a number and it was organized alphanumerically. At first I thought I wasn't using the search map correctly so I redid it 3 times and came up with the same result. I did not see an option that would help me narrow down the 280 different providers. I think I would prefer to use the Aetna DocFind rather than the Medline Plus, plus I know it will be in my insurance provider network as well. Anyhow here are the first few listing medline gave me...
1960 West Chiropractic Center
5020 FM 1960 Road West, Ste. B6
Houston, TX 77069
281.580.1961
Map and directions
22nd Chiropractic Clinic
11326 Westheimer Rd., Ste. D
Houston, TX 77077
281.709.2488
Map and directions
A & M Chiropractic Clinic
7920 Hillcroft
Houston, TX 77081
713.270.8427
Map and directions
A-Access Chiropractic
8734 Stella Link
Houston, TX 77025
713.592.5650
Map and directions
3.Create a sample family medical history tree. Discuss how this could this be a useful addition to a genealogy study.
I believe it would be a better tool for someone who has a more organized and well established family line more so than mine. But none the less, I made one that included my parents and my siblings, however it is hard to go any farther on my mother's side of the family because they have never really kept up with it. It may be possible that the vietnamese government may have some files but it would be hard to locate. Poor families in the Vietnam countryside tend not to keep track of paperwork as well as urban richer city dwellers. And the war wrecked havoc on alot of records. Majority of what we know is what my parents tell us. My mother cannot even tell me what her grandparents names are... so the trail gets cold very soon after it has started. My siblings and I have all attempted to create a family tree or geneological study at some point in our lifetime and we always end up with a dead end. Having a family on the other side of the world where you rarely keep in contact or know is hard, especially when you ask questions and none have answers for you. But like I said, this tool may prove to be more useful to others than it does for me.
Wellness #41 - Going Green - Part 2
Activity 3: From any of the other sites above, list one activity in your blog that you think would be quite easy to do to live a greener lifestyle. List a second that would take more commitment, but that you really would like to try.
Going green is alot easier than people think. I do try to go green whenever I can. I buy products that use less packaaging or packaging that is recyclable. I also use energy saving lightbulbs wherever I can, they save me money too! At this moment in time, I do not foresee myself buying a hybrid vehicle because it would not be financially smart, however my mileage on my 10 year old car is not too bad, I get 21 mpg and that is better than some newer cars that are coming out nowadays, soometimes I get more depending on the speed and traffic and other conditions. I also use a Green cleaning product called "Green works" it works very well! I use it on everything and it comes in a concentrated formula so less packaging is needed and I use a reusable spray bottle for the cleaning solution. I have already signed up to get less junk mail, it helps cut down on the mail clutter alot. I also handle most of my bill paying online, thus eliminating a need for paper statements. I also read all my news from the internet rather than the newspaper. One task that would take more commitment from me is walking rather than taking the car, I don't live in the safest of neighborhoods and it isnt recommended to go far by yourself so I don't know how I would do that. I suppose I can carpool that will cut down on the usage of my car and the emissions that ensue. Friendly reminder: WE RECYCLE AT ALDINE LIBRARY! :)
Going green is alot easier than people think. I do try to go green whenever I can. I buy products that use less packaaging or packaging that is recyclable. I also use energy saving lightbulbs wherever I can, they save me money too! At this moment in time, I do not foresee myself buying a hybrid vehicle because it would not be financially smart, however my mileage on my 10 year old car is not too bad, I get 21 mpg and that is better than some newer cars that are coming out nowadays, soometimes I get more depending on the speed and traffic and other conditions. I also use a Green cleaning product called "Green works" it works very well! I use it on everything and it comes in a concentrated formula so less packaging is needed and I use a reusable spray bottle for the cleaning solution. I have already signed up to get less junk mail, it helps cut down on the mail clutter alot. I also handle most of my bill paying online, thus eliminating a need for paper statements. I also read all my news from the internet rather than the newspaper. One task that would take more commitment from me is walking rather than taking the car, I don't live in the safest of neighborhoods and it isnt recommended to go far by yourself so I don't know how I would do that. I suppose I can carpool that will cut down on the usage of my car and the emissions that ensue. Friendly reminder: WE RECYCLE AT ALDINE LIBRARY! :)
Wellness #41: Going Green - Part 1
Activity 1: Use one of more of the websites to determine your carbon footprint. Write some notes in your blog about your results.
Here are my results:
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The average American emits:
9.44
tons
CO2/yr
You emit:
6.5
tons
CO2/yr
4.8 at home
1.8 on the road
0.0 in the air
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It looks like I am pretty green, I always thought so! :) I try to recycle at work and bring all my paper recyclables to the library as well. And I always turn off all the lights and electronics before I leave home.
Activity 2: If you have ever visited a local farmer's market, blog about the experience and what foods you found there. If you haven't, select one for a future visit from the websites above, and blog about why you chose that one to visit.
I choose to visit the Houston Farmers Market. I have never been and always wanted to go. I would like to see what kind of selection is available to me. My mother grows her own vegetables so I get some from her as wellm. Right off the vine and Pesticide free is yummy!
Here are my results:
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The average American emits:
9.44
tons
CO2/yr
You emit:
6.5
tons
CO2/yr
4.8 at home
1.8 on the road
0.0 in the air
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It looks like I am pretty green, I always thought so! :) I try to recycle at work and bring all my paper recyclables to the library as well. And I always turn off all the lights and electronics before I leave home.
Activity 2: If you have ever visited a local farmer's market, blog about the experience and what foods you found there. If you haven't, select one for a future visit from the websites above, and blog about why you chose that one to visit.
I choose to visit the Houston Farmers Market. I have never been and always wanted to go. I would like to see what kind of selection is available to me. My mother grows her own vegetables so I get some from her as wellm. Right off the vine and Pesticide free is yummy!
Wellness #40: Fitness
1. Check your BMI
I was not surprised by my results, I knew my number would be in the undesirable range. My BMI is not one I am proud of, but recently my husband and I have decided to work out more. I know I have gained alot of weight over the past 3 years and mostly due to lack of excercise and poor diet. Since I hurt my back and my foot I was not able to excercise regularly, but I am better now so I will restart my excercise program again.
2. Calculate your calorie requirements
3712 Total Calories
3. Answer a questionnaire to determine your health age or life expectancy.
My health age is 9.5 and my life expectancy is 96.6 but typical life expectancy is 79.1. I would like to live a longer healthier life so I am willing to make healthier choices and to be more active.
My goal is to lose 30 - 40 pounds by the end of next year; but will be happy with 20to 25. I would like to increase my amount of physical activity by 30 minutes to an hour per day then increase if needed. I think this will help me feel better and be less tired. I plan to set up a home gym when I move into my new house.
I was not surprised by my results, I knew my number would be in the undesirable range. My BMI is not one I am proud of, but recently my husband and I have decided to work out more. I know I have gained alot of weight over the past 3 years and mostly due to lack of excercise and poor diet. Since I hurt my back and my foot I was not able to excercise regularly, but I am better now so I will restart my excercise program again.
2. Calculate your calorie requirements
3712 Total Calories
3. Answer a questionnaire to determine your health age or life expectancy.
My health age is 9.5 and my life expectancy is 96.6 but typical life expectancy is 79.1. I would like to live a longer healthier life so I am willing to make healthier choices and to be more active.
My goal is to lose 30 - 40 pounds by the end of next year; but will be happy with 20to 25. I would like to increase my amount of physical activity by 30 minutes to an hour per day then increase if needed. I think this will help me feel better and be less tired. I plan to set up a home gym when I move into my new house.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
iHCPL Wellness
#39 Nutrition
Part 1
I am glad this is one of the modules for training this year. I have been looking for motivational and informational sites that can help me become healthier. My lunch today was a Taco Cabana Stewed Chicken Cabana Bowl; I should have made a better choice! After looking at the nutritional data, I realized how much calories and fat the item contained. I used the BMI and daily needs calculator, I liked how it broke everything down and showed me what my macronutrient ratio was. It was a bit daunting because of all the information available on this website; it took me a little while to get used to finding certain foods. I looked up my favorite cereal and this is what is showed.
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The good: This food is very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, and a very good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron and Zinc.
The bad: A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.
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It is also a -35 level of mildly inflammatory. Who knew cereal was inflammatory? It makes me rethink everything I eat now.
Part2: Recipe
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti (4 - 5 servings)
1 small can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup (98% fat free),
1 lb Chicken Breast, no skin, 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook - Cubed 1/2 inch
2 cup fresh Mushrooms, fresh, pieces or slices
1 cup Milk, 2%
1 cup water
1/2 package of Ronzoni, Healthy Harvest Spaghetti, approx. 6 oz
1 TBSP Olive oil
2 TBSP of Lawreys garlic salt
3 TBSP of Mrs Dash sodium free garlic basil and sundried tomato seasoning
NUTRITIONAL INFO
1 - Marinate cubed chicken with garlic salt, and Mrs Dash seasoning. set aside.
2 - Cook spaghetti according to directions on package.
3 - In a flat bottomed sauce pan, add olive oil, saute the marinated chicken until slightly browned.
4 - Add mushrooms, cream of mushroom, milk, and water to the chicken. Stir. Simmer over medium heat until mushrooms are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
5 - Serve sauce over spaghetti.
This recipe is low in calories, high in fiber, low in fat, and very easy to make. I make this when I don't know what to cook anything complicated and want something healthy. You may add onions if you wish.
Part 1
I am glad this is one of the modules for training this year. I have been looking for motivational and informational sites that can help me become healthier. My lunch today was a Taco Cabana Stewed Chicken Cabana Bowl; I should have made a better choice! After looking at the nutritional data, I realized how much calories and fat the item contained. I used the BMI and daily needs calculator, I liked how it broke everything down and showed me what my macronutrient ratio was. It was a bit daunting because of all the information available on this website; it took me a little while to get used to finding certain foods. I looked up my favorite cereal and this is what is showed.
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The good: This food is very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, and a very good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron and Zinc.
The bad: A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.
------
It is also a -35 level of mildly inflammatory. Who knew cereal was inflammatory? It makes me rethink everything I eat now.
Part2: Recipe
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti (4 - 5 servings)
1 small can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup (98% fat free),
1 lb Chicken Breast, no skin, 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook - Cubed 1/2 inch
2 cup fresh Mushrooms, fresh, pieces or slices
1 cup Milk, 2%
1 cup water
1/2 package of Ronzoni, Healthy Harvest Spaghetti, approx. 6 oz
1 TBSP Olive oil
2 TBSP of Lawreys garlic salt
3 TBSP of Mrs Dash sodium free garlic basil and sundried tomato seasoning
NUTRITIONAL INFO
1 - Marinate cubed chicken with garlic salt, and Mrs Dash seasoning. set aside.
2 - Cook spaghetti according to directions on package.
3 - In a flat bottomed sauce pan, add olive oil, saute the marinated chicken until slightly browned.
4 - Add mushrooms, cream of mushroom, milk, and water to the chicken. Stir. Simmer over medium heat until mushrooms are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
5 - Serve sauce over spaghetti.
This recipe is low in calories, high in fiber, low in fat, and very easy to make. I make this when I don't know what to cook anything complicated and want something healthy. You may add onions if you wish.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Games & Gaming Module
#35
I played FreeRice and I love this game! It gave me insight to what my voacabulary level is at now. One of the options for the game is to change the subject matter that it quizzes you on and I chose Spanish and Geography. The spanish version let me learn new words that I don't use on a normal basis. The Geography one was very challenging for me, I think I should familiarize myself with the different countries of the world even more so. All in all, this game would definitely improve my vocabulary , english and spanish wise. The fact that I am helping the world by donating rice makes me want to play the game more and have a better score.
#36 Runescape
Runescape has always bewildered me, I never understood why it was so popular with some of the kids at the library but after signing up and learning about it, I have a better understanding of why it is popular. It took very little to get the character to move around, all I had to do was click on the spot I wanted it to move to. Sometimes when it asked me to find something, it was a bit hard if it was hidden behind a stone wall; I had to mouse over the screen until the item I was looking for was identified. My Runescape character has dark long hair and is wearing a vest type top with a long skirt.
#37
I read the Article from the New York Times, I didn't realize that some libraries had actual games that check out. I know that a few of my patrons have asked if we carried them but I have always had to tell them no. With the budget, I don't predict Harris County would be able to fund that venture at the moment, but maybe sometime in the future, you never know. I think it does bring more patrons to the library and it broadens our clientele. I know some kids only come for the games during our teen time program but then they start to stick around and find things that interest them and check out books and start to realize what resources they have here. I love to see new college students that used to be one of the "gamers" return and use our books for papers that they have to write. They remember us and are comfortable coming up to us to ask for help, whether with finding a book, a database or an online resource. But I digress. Gaming in the library is a positive thing. Now in regards to the Carnegie Mellon University Libaries Website, I tried the game that dealt with shelving. The first few levels were pretty easy even though it used the library of congress method, I think. As I advanced, it got so much harder for me, I guess classifying nonfiction is not my forte. Games are constantly evolving, and I think the library will do well to keep up with this new technology, if not we will be left behind in the dust. A software engineer could be researching the way civilians dressed say in the 1540's or some other era, because they wanted to make their game avatars as accurate as possible because it's an educational historical game. This game could one day be used at the library for a historical program...
Anyhow, games definitely have a place in the library, I just think maybe we should keep it in the meeting room just in case we have people trying to have some quiet study time nearby.
#38
Hmm... nostalgic game site really brought back memories. I played Duck Hunt, my all time favorite Nintendo game of all time. But I forgot how that dog sheepishly laughs at you when you miss! grrr. But the one main difference is that with the Nintendo you have the actual gun you use to shoot with but it still was nice! I suppose if I played some of the game that they have now, my hand eye cordinatin would be so much better. I know I can barely tell where some buttons are on a controller by the time I figure out where the B button is, the match/round is over. I truly believe the Wii has more library use potential then other games. I like the fact that it includes movement. I think it teaches children or the adult users the actual rules of sports that are played and what it actually looks like to play the game in a way. I don't think it distracts from learning so long as it is used conjointly and properly with teaching methods. I know of some library users who came for the game but stay for the book; but majority of them usually just come for the games. But to give them the benefit of a doubt, I know of some former teenagers who used to just hang out at the library but now as adults are here using the resources we have. This one person comes in to meet with his study group and to find books to help him out in his studies. It's so nice when they tell you, "wow miss you remember me? I'm not a teenager anymore, I'm in college" and it makes me smile.
I played FreeRice and I love this game! It gave me insight to what my voacabulary level is at now. One of the options for the game is to change the subject matter that it quizzes you on and I chose Spanish and Geography. The spanish version let me learn new words that I don't use on a normal basis. The Geography one was very challenging for me, I think I should familiarize myself with the different countries of the world even more so. All in all, this game would definitely improve my vocabulary , english and spanish wise. The fact that I am helping the world by donating rice makes me want to play the game more and have a better score.
#36 Runescape
Runescape has always bewildered me, I never understood why it was so popular with some of the kids at the library but after signing up and learning about it, I have a better understanding of why it is popular. It took very little to get the character to move around, all I had to do was click on the spot I wanted it to move to. Sometimes when it asked me to find something, it was a bit hard if it was hidden behind a stone wall; I had to mouse over the screen until the item I was looking for was identified. My Runescape character has dark long hair and is wearing a vest type top with a long skirt.
#37
I read the Article from the New York Times, I didn't realize that some libraries had actual games that check out. I know that a few of my patrons have asked if we carried them but I have always had to tell them no. With the budget, I don't predict Harris County would be able to fund that venture at the moment, but maybe sometime in the future, you never know. I think it does bring more patrons to the library and it broadens our clientele. I know some kids only come for the games during our teen time program but then they start to stick around and find things that interest them and check out books and start to realize what resources they have here. I love to see new college students that used to be one of the "gamers" return and use our books for papers that they have to write. They remember us and are comfortable coming up to us to ask for help, whether with finding a book, a database or an online resource. But I digress. Gaming in the library is a positive thing. Now in regards to the Carnegie Mellon University Libaries Website, I tried the game that dealt with shelving. The first few levels were pretty easy even though it used the library of congress method, I think. As I advanced, it got so much harder for me, I guess classifying nonfiction is not my forte. Games are constantly evolving, and I think the library will do well to keep up with this new technology, if not we will be left behind in the dust. A software engineer could be researching the way civilians dressed say in the 1540's or some other era, because they wanted to make their game avatars as accurate as possible because it's an educational historical game. This game could one day be used at the library for a historical program...
Anyhow, games definitely have a place in the library, I just think maybe we should keep it in the meeting room just in case we have people trying to have some quiet study time nearby.
#38
Hmm... nostalgic game site really brought back memories. I played Duck Hunt, my all time favorite Nintendo game of all time. But I forgot how that dog sheepishly laughs at you when you miss! grrr. But the one main difference is that with the Nintendo you have the actual gun you use to shoot with but it still was nice! I suppose if I played some of the game that they have now, my hand eye cordinatin would be so much better. I know I can barely tell where some buttons are on a controller by the time I figure out where the B button is, the match/round is over. I truly believe the Wii has more library use potential then other games. I like the fact that it includes movement. I think it teaches children or the adult users the actual rules of sports that are played and what it actually looks like to play the game in a way. I don't think it distracts from learning so long as it is used conjointly and properly with teaching methods. I know of some library users who came for the game but stay for the book; but majority of them usually just come for the games. But to give them the benefit of a doubt, I know of some former teenagers who used to just hang out at the library but now as adults are here using the resources we have. This one person comes in to meet with his study group and to find books to help him out in his studies. It's so nice when they tell you, "wow miss you remember me? I'm not a teenager anymore, I'm in college" and it makes me smile.
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