Summer at Cowlydd!

 

Picture by M.Jones

Read and Review with TokyoPop - Help to decide what they publish!

Check out this new Tokyopop Pilot Programme, where you get to preview NEW work submitted by authors and help the publishers decide that to issue as full length Manga.

However, not everyone is happy about the contracts that Tokyopop is offering these new authors……see the Beat for more specfic details…..

RedCross Newsthink! The Beijing Olympics,a Parachuting Archbishop, Teenage Stabbings and Peacekeeping Abuses

News think! brings you a look at the stories behind recent headlines. Use them as “thought for the day”, to trigger tutor time discussion, or to plan more developed citizenship projects.

Issue 30th May 2008

- A guidebook for volunteers at the Beijing Olympics has been criticised for its section on helping paralympic athletes and disabled spectators.A campaigner at the UK Disabled People’s Council told the Times newspaper he was “stunned” at the perception that disabled people are a race apart.

- The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is preparing to jump from an aeroplane to raise money for charity. The cleric hopes his first parachute jump will raise £50,000 for the Afghanistan Trust, a charity that supports the families of paratroopers who have been killed or injured while serving in Afghanistan.

- The death of actor Robert Knox brought to 14 the number of teenagers who have died violently in London this year. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said parents should be clear with them that carrying a knife outside the home is likely to lead to really serious trouble and tragedy.

- Children abused by peacekeepers and aid workers in emergencies around the world often feel unable to report what happened according to a UK-based charity, Save the Children.  Its researchers say children and their families are not speaking out because of a mix of stigma, fear, ignorance and powerlessness.

 

Get Local Information Fast!

 

KnowUK (through your student ATHENS account) has a huge range of local information from arts, health, local organisations and tourism. Search by place name or the source reference book. A Welsh version is also available.

 

Up My Street lets you search by place name or postcode. You can review local businesses and find out about property for sale in the area. There are also neighbourhood profiles with a break down of popeulation details, lcoal interests, policing, council tax and transport links. You can also compare areas!

 

 

 

 

Adult Learner’s Week in the IT Workshop

        

Two sessions are open to the Public in the IT Workshop for Adult Learners Week

Wednesday 21st May

10.00-11.00    Internet and Email Taster

14.30-15.30    Introduction to Photoshop

Please contact the ITW Manager Ian Rennie on ext.479 or any staff member on ext.349 for more details.  Basic keyboard and mouse skills are essential for attendees to get the most from the courses.

Find out about Adult Learners Week and more events in your area.

TokyoPop - Read The Tarot Cafe GN Online for Free!!

In advance of the release of Vol.7 of the Tarot Cafe series, TokyoPop have released Vol.1-6 online for free over the next week. Click on the front cover of the graphic novel to access. Don’t worry if you miss one,  ALL the issues can be read online on Tuesday 10th June!

Journal Article about Llandrillo LibeRaCe Blog!

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The Spring Issue of Y Ddolen Information Wales has a three page spread all about blogging in libraries and features your very own library’s blog - LibeRaCe!!

 

RedCross Newsthink! Myanmar Cyclone, Sichuan Earthquake and Gordon Ramsay

News think! brings you a look at the stories behind recent headlines. Use them as “thought for the day”, to trigger tutor time discussion, or to plan more developed citizenship projects.

Issue 15th May 2008

- High Death Toll in Two Disasters: Two devastating natural disasters have caused enormous loss of life and suffering in southern and eastern Asia.In both countries a major task for the aid effort is to reach people in remote areas. In Myanmar many people have access only to unclean water, contaminated by dead bodies, animals, human waste and industrial debris.

- Caring About Care: The expected rapid growth in the number of elderly and disabled people will put “tremendous pressure” on social services and the benefits system, according to the government. It may include services like cooking, shopping, washing, dressing and helping with going to the toilet and other personal needs. The total spend on such care for older people in England is forecast to rise from £12.7 billion to £24.1 billion in 2026.

- Lebanon Fears: Fierce fighting in the Lebanese capital Beirut has spread to other parts of the country, increasing concern for the safety of civilians.Clashes involving machine-gun fire and rocket-propelled grenades are thought to be the worst fighting in Lebanon since 1990 when the 15-year civil war ended.

- Season’s Greetings: Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay says British restaurants should be fined if they serve imported fruit and vegetables. The celebrity chef wants to see “stringent” licensing laws and fines to make sure that fresh produce is used only in season.Critics have pointed out that many livelihoods in developing countries depend on growing and exporting fruit and vegetables.

 

Library del.icio.us Account is Live!

 

Find us at http://del.icio.us/llandrillo_library

With nearly 1,000 links to all kinds of useful web-based resources for your chosen courses (and some fun links as well!)

Why not save us to your network or share your favourite links with us??

To learn more about this service and how it can help your students, contact Síona Murray in the Library on Ext.349 or sign up for the Have You Twigged? Blogging and Bookmarking Sessions on STEPS.

              

Nutrition/ Healthy Eating on YouTube

                         

The British Nutrition Foundation have uploaded episode 1 of a podcast all about healthy eating and nutrition on YouTube for young people and students.

See the podcast with Charoltte Musgrove.