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May 26, 2012 at 12:39pm
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Rahmn Emanuel: Best Job Reference Ever?
(original article: http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/05/helpful-rahm-emmanuel-offers-surprise-job-reference/52846/)
(Rahm’s love affair with cursing: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2007/10/rahm_emanuel_finds_redemption.html

Rahmn Emanuel: Best Job Reference Ever?

(original article: http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/05/helpful-rahm-emmanuel-offers-surprise-job-reference/52846/)

(Rahm’s love affair with cursing: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2007/10/rahm_emanuel_finds_redemption.html

April 19, 2012 at 3:13am
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Whoa.

Whoa.

April 18, 2012 at 2:13am
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Library cards unlock more than just minds.

Library cards unlock more than just minds.

April 14, 2012 at 11:10pm
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Post related.

Post related.

April 6, 2012 at 2:46pm
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My reaction to one of the Pew Internet graphs. #ereaders

My reaction to one of the Pew Internet graphs. #ereaders

April 2, 2012 at 12:23am
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The (many, many) stages of #library #ebook grief

The (many, many) stages of #library #ebook grief

March 27, 2012 at 12:55am
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Reblogged from fishingboatproceeds

John Green's tumblr: Why Libraries Are Different From Piracy →

fishingboatproceeds:

Yesterday on twitter, I expressed annoyance with the hundreds of people who send me emails or tumblr messages or whatever to let me know that they illegally downloaded one of my books, as if they expect me to reply with my hearty congratulations that they are technologically sophisticated enough…

12:51am
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Are you smarter than a Sith Lord?

Are you smarter than a Sith Lord?

March 19, 2012 at 3:39pm
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ALA election voting starts today. Keep this in mind.

ALA election voting starts today. Keep this in mind.

March 12, 2012 at 4:19pm
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There was something about the Random House logo and the look of disapproval meme that made me wonder what they would look like together. This is the result.

There was something about the Random House logo and the look of disapproval meme that made me wonder what they would look like together. 

This is the result.

March 8, 2012 at 9:57pm
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In case of challenges to current library practices…. (original picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/juhanson/4488572219/)

In case of challenges to current library practices…. (original picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/juhanson/4488572219/)

March 7, 2012 at 11:11pm
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The library eBook lending issue is possibly more complex than throwing a ring into a volcano in the middle of an evil land ruled by a giant eye.

The library eBook lending issue is possibly more complex than throwing a ring into a volcano in the middle of an evil land ruled by a giant eye.

1:00am
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Reblogged from kirp
Best thing I’ve seen all day. All week, even.

Best thing I’ve seen all day. All week, even.

(via dendroica)

March 5, 2012 at 4:55pm
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300, eBook style #library #librarian

300, eBook style #library #librarian

March 3, 2012 at 5:29pm
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So it begins…. #ebook #library #randomhouse

So it begins…. #ebook #library #randomhouse