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Obsolete Occupations — What Might be Next?

Time\’s passage brings with it many changes: Advanced technologies become commonplace. Medical discoveries enhance people\’s well-being. Professions never before imagined become everyday occupations. Occupations that once employed many people become extinct. A glimpse into occupations that no longer exist is provided by the NPR article \”The Jobs Of Yesteryear: Obsolete Occupations.\” This interactive, slideshow articleContinue reading “Obsolete Occupations — What Might be Next?”

Top Ten Tuesday – 10 reasons why we read

It is Tuesday – that means a list. I saw this article from Library Journal, The Future of Reading, 11/1/2009, and that got me asking why do I read? Are my reasons the same as your reasons? Take a look at the article and check out this list of 10 reasons, then post a commentContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – 10 reasons why we read”

Top Ten Tuesday – 10 (or more) things about to become extinct

I saw this blog post about 24 things about to become extinct and thought that would make a great Tuesday list! Some of these 24 things listed really mean the end of my childhood! I added a couple of library related things in my list. Yellow Pages Ashtrays in public places Movie rental stores –Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – 10 (or more) things about to become extinct”