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It's 2010 - Do You Know Where Your Digital Music Is?
Chuck Gray, Digital Music, LibraryPoint Blog, Tech, Tech Answers, Music, Science and Technology
09/06/2012 - 2:26pm

I shouldn't have to tell you the music CD is dead, as is every audio format that came before it, with the possible exception of vinyl, the fax machine of the music world.  Music is digital, end of story.  Digital music differs from any of its progenitors in its lack of physicality; there is no disc that you can put on your shelves, no album liner notes that you can flip through unless of course you create all of that yourself, but doesn't that defeat the point?  If you have a digital music collection of over 6000 tracks, you're not going to take the time, spend the money, or use the space to create physical CDs for each of those albums.  Still, we need to be able to keep track of our music and that's sometimes easier said than done. 

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Prenatal Care: Important for Both of You
Exercise, Health Answers, Jennifer McDaniel, LibraryPoint Blog, prenatal care, Teenage mothers, Weekly Feature Articles, Health Subject Guide, Families, Health and Medicine
06/09/2010 - 2:33pm
A prenatal visit to the doctor

If you have just discovered that you are pregnant or are thinking that you would like to become pregnant one day, you have a lot to consider. One of the things which you definitely should not ignore during pregnancy is your health. Prenatal care is everything you do to take care of your health and your unborn child’s health while you are pregnant. This should start with a doctor’s visit once you know you are pregnant or think you might be.

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Wise Consumer Health Month
health, Health Answers, Jennifer McDaniel, LibraryPoint Blog, Health Subject Guide, Health and Medicine
06/24/2010 - 4:08pm

February was Wise Consumer Health Month - but being wise about your health is a daily exercise. This national health observance, created by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, encourages people to take an active role in their health. The Institute's goal is to see people become wise about their health and take steps to prevent disease for themselves and their families.

Some tips for promoting good health are:

· Choosing a good health care provider and learning how to communicate with him/her
· Including moderate exercise each week
· Eating a nutritious and balanced diet
· Learning to reduce or better handle stress
· Avoiding substance abuse and other addictive behaviors
 

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Follow Law Blogs and Stay Informed
blogs, Law, Shelley Chick-Gravel, Law Blog, Law Subject Guide, Self-Help and Instructional
07/02/2010 - 10:14am

Many blogs are available on the internet on many topics, including legal blogs. One blog of particular interest to citizens of Virginia is The Virginia Lawyer's Weekly blog. While the blog was created for attorneys, it does offer information on some of the latest legal cases as well as breaking news for the legal community.

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Tracking Legislation
congress, Law, Legislation, Shelley Chick-Gravel, Law Blog, Law Subject Guide, Self-Help and Instructional
07/02/2010 - 10:16am

Once you elect your representatives it may seem like a herculean task to follow what they are doing and how they are voting. Two websites will help you quickly catch up on issues important to you. To track your federal representatives try the website Government Track Us. At this site you will find a wealth of information about what is happening in Congress right now. You can also have e-mail alerts sent to your e-mail account. You can narrow your alerts to your specific representatives or specific issues.

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Consumer Information
Consumer Information, Shelley Chick-Gravel, Law Blog, Law Subject Guide
07/02/2010 - 10:16am

Automobile Recalls
Check out this site for up to date information on automobile recalls.

Product Recalls
For this latest information on product recalls, safety information and to report an unsafe product, visit this site.

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