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10/23/2013

A Personal Librarian Just for You! And Wow! Is She Ever Fussy About Getting Your Choices Right!

What Genre And Type Of Books Do You Like To Read?

Can a writer create a novel with no vulgar language, no explicit sex scenes, and no graphic violence and still captivate the reader? I hope so.

That explains why I love this new book site: The Fussy Librarian. You can sign up for book recommendations based on genre and the type of content you want in your books, like no explicit sex scenes, no graphic violence, no vulgar language, or any level in each of those categories that you choose. Their recommendations save you huge amounts of time because they do the looking for you!

Save their web address and sign up for their free book suggestions! It's an awesome book service. Now, a few words from the fussy librarian:

Readers: Did you know you can get your very own librarian, for free? It’s true! Choose from 30 genres, select content preferences, and I’ll send you daily ebook recommendations. Hurry along now to my website at www.TheFussyLibrarian.com.

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10/5/2013

Sea Foam Facts from NOAA

SEA FOAM: BEAUTIFULLY IRIDESCENT AND SOMETIMES DANGEROUS!

NOAA provided some interesting reading about sea foam in their oceans section of their webpage:

"Sea foam forms when dissolved organic matter in the ocean is churned up. If you scoop up some water from the ocean in a clear glass and look at it closely, you'll see that it's chock full of tiny particles. Seawater contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, dead algae, and a bunch of other bits and pieces of organic matter. If you shake this glass of ocean water vigorously, small bubbles will form on the surface of the liquid.

"Sea foam forms in this way — but on a much grander scale — when the ocean is agitated by wind and waves. Each coastal region has differing conditions governing the formation of sea foams.

"Algal blooms are one common source of thick sea foams. When large blooms of algae decay offshore, great amounts of decaying algal matter often wash ashore. Foam forms as this organic matter is churned up by the surf.

"Most sea foam is not harmful to humans and is often an indication of a productive ocean ecosystem. But when large harmful algal blooms decay near shore, there are potential for impacts to human health and the environment. Along Gulf coast beaches during blooms of Karenia brevis, for example, popping sea foam bubbles are one way that algal toxins become airborne. The resulting aerosol can irritate the eyes of beach goers and poses a health risk for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions...."
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/seafoam.html

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10/3/2013

"Building Resilient Coastal Communities" Is Coast Day 2013's Theme

Coast Day 2013 Is This Sunday, October 6, in Lewes, Delaware!

Celebrate the Beautiful Delaware Coast!

Coast Day 2013 Announcement From The University of Delaware:

"The University of Delaware's festive Coast Day returns for the 37th year on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our theme this year is "Building Resilient Coastal Communities." Throughout the event, UD scientists, staff, and students are highlighting some of the many ways we are working to maintain a healthy environment and ensure that society continues to benefit from the coast. Anyone curious about the wonders of the sea can visit the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes, Del. on Coast Day to learn about the state's rich marine resources."

"Coast Day will highlight how UD scientists, staff, and students are improving understanding of ocean environments and serving coastal communities. Coast Day attendees can interact with researchers, tour ships, try hands-on activities, and attend presentations on a range of topics."

"Family-friendly activities include an event-wide treasure hunt for answers to questions about the environment and Coast Day exhibits. Children can meet sea-dwelling animals such as horseshoe crabs and dogfish sharks at the critter touch tanks. Everyone can enjoy live music, vendor displays, and seafood favorites showcased by local chefs at the Crab Cake Cook-Off and the Seafood Chowder Challenge."

"Coast Day is sponsored by UD’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program."

"Admission and parking are free!"

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A Personal Librarian Just for You! And Wow! Is She Ever Fussy About Getting Your Choices Right!

What Genre And Type Of Books Do You Like To Read?

Sea Foam Facts from NOAA

SEA FOAM: BEAUTIFULLY IRIDESCENT AND SOMETIMES DANGEROUS!

"Building Resilient Coastal Communities" Is Coast Day 2013's Theme

Coast Day 2013 Is This Sunday, October 6, in Lewes, Delaware!

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