Abby B.'s blog

Arrrrrr! Learn to Talk Like a Pirate with Mango Languages!

Submitted by Abby B. on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 9:50am

Talk Like a Pirate screenshotThe pirate speaks: International Talk Like a Pirate Day be September 19th. . . time t' celebrate! If you need t' brush up on pirate, check out Mango Languages! They be offerin' a Pirate Language course in honor o' Talk Like a Pirate Day. (courtesy the English-to-Pirate Translator)

That is to say: International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th. . . time to celebrate! If you need to brush up on pirate, check out Mango Languages! They are offering a Pirate Language course in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day.

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Submitted by Abby B. on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 2:30pm

ChooseMyPlate.govYou can say 'goodbye' to the food pyramid--the USDA just announced the new MyPlate government guide to healthy eating. The decades old food pyramid was widely considered difficult to comprehend. The plate breaks down the components of a well-balanced meal into a simple to understand diagram. The new ChooseMyPlate.gov website includes a clickable image of the plate with tips and advice on each component, as well as a wealth of resources for learning about healthful eating. There are dietary guidelines, interactive tools, and plenty of information on feeding healthy kids. Take a look!

Swiftly Tilting Planets on NASA's Solar System Exploration Site

Submitted by Abby B. on Fri, 05/13/2011 - 3:11pm

If you are as fascinated by space exploration as I am, you'll love NASA's Solar System Exploration Site. The beautifully designed site has been nominated for a Webby Award. Spinning planets in the header allow you to click for information on each one.

Other sections contain a wealth of information on NASA missions, science and technology, and wonderful multimedia stories. The Kids section is full of great facts and interactive games for your child to explore. Way cool!

Cleaning for a Reason

Submitted by Abby B. on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 11:38am

Cleaning for a Reason is a non-profit organization providing free housecleaning services for women in treatment for cancer. Cleaning for a Reason partners with local housecleaning services to offer four free general cleanings - once a month for four months. These companies can only take on two patients at a time and they accept a limited of applications Monday through Friday only, but they will try to match as many patients as possible with these services. Read more about their application process on their site, and click the Cancer Patients tab on the main page for instructions on how to apply and their application during the hours when they are accepting applications.

Masters of Horror

Submitted by Abby B. on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 3:36pm

Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a good scare. The Script Lab's full list of the Top 13 Masters of Horror features the best writers and directors in the horror film genre. Below are DVD selections from our catalog by some of these writers and directors:

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