Thursday, January 17, 2008

New Links on our web for the week of January 17, 2008 Computers and Internet Pixer.us " Need a quick fix for that photo? With pixer.us you can edit your photos online using only your browser. Upload your photo using the "load image" form. In a few seconds, the image will be displayed on screen and you can start to play with it. After you're done fixing your photo click on the "Save" button to download it using your preferred file format. All modifications are done in a non-destructive way. Your image will always keep it's original quality!" (LIB) Homework Native Wiki "NativeWiki is a free, open-to-the-public library of information about indigenous nations and peoples (past and present) of the world. We feature major sections on Nations and Peoples, Documents and Materials, Geographic Regions and a Picture Gallery of selected images." (RB) Reference Desk Monkey See Online instructional videos on just about anything. (RB) 11:51:25 AM     Saving Fish from Drowning Amy Tan's novels are always interesting and Saving Fish From Drowning is no exception. It is the story of a trip to China arranged by the narrator, who dies before the trip takes place. The travelers go despite having their guide and run into all sorts of episodes because of their lack of awareness of the culture which they are visiting. The narrator tries to help them with their troubles, even though she is dead. During the book we get glimpses into her life and, finally, the cause of her death. It is a fascinating look at the collison of cultures. 9:10:02 AM

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