Today is Day 6 of the protests in Egypt calling for the resignation of the Hosni Mubarak government. In my Twitter sessions at the Library, I spoke about how one can use Twitter to both send out and follow grassroots information. I have created a Twitter list (@wiltonlibrary/egyptprotests) that you can follow. [...]

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Most of us are carrying more and more stuff. Business people have briefcases and computer bags; students have heavy backpacks and these bags often contain expensive computer and electronic equipment. The computers also often contain important and/or sensitive information. It’s important to guard against theft and be aware at all times of [...]

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There is an app for almost anything! Intuit has released an app that allows filers of the 1040EZ form to file their taxes on their Android phones or iPhones. This New York Times article by Verne G. Kopytoff explains who may file via phone and also lists some other tax apps you might find interesting. [...]

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This article in the New Canaan Advertiser reminds us of the importance of monitoring the snow load on our roofs and decks. This can be particularly important if you have a flat roof.  You may also want to check out the Connecticut Building Code and to keep up with the latest weather reports, weather.com. [...]

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A very special man, taken far too soon.

Biography
Speeches
New York Times Obituary (April 5, 1968)

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If you missed the Golden Globe awards on Sunday evening, click here for a list of the nominees and winners! The Golden Globe site is also chock full of photos and videos of the beautiful people!  Don’t forget to check our catalog for your movie needs!
~mary anne
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The economy has been ugly and jobs are so hard to come by. This article by Alexis Mainland from The New York Times tells us about Shatterbox, a recently started online community that “seeks to offer an antidote, encouraging students and young professionals to share their career ideas and inspirations.” It features a video gallery [...]

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The Mac App Store is Open!
The Mac App Store is available as a free software update for Mac computers running Mac OS X v10.6 or later. If you have an earlier version of Mac OS X, you will need to upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Here’s a link to instructions from Apple.  [...]

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Facebook Privacy
Many of us are concerned about our privacy and the privacy of our children. Here is a detailed article by Zak Whittaker of ZDNet that advises how to secure your Facebook account:  profile page, account settings, privacy settings, and other miscellaneous bits. It’s a good time to take care of this important [...]

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Get The Most Out Of Technology!
Sam Grobart writes in his New York Times article about 10 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Technology. There are some good ways to make your life easier and more productive (or just give you extra time to relax!).  I have moved to using a smartphone and do [...]

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