Thanksgiving Stats . . .

The Facts for Features & Special Editions section of the U.S. Census website consists of statistics from the Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas collected to commemorate anniversaries or observances or to provide background information for topics in the news.

So this is the place to go to find out about turkeys & turkey day: Facts for Features -  Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26, 2009 .





And here is a report from the AAA Newsroom (where you can also find other interesting info) on Thanksgiving Travel.

A Haunting We Will Go . . .

LibraryGhost is all about Willard Library (over 110 years old & the oldest public library building in the state) in Evansville, Indiana and the Lady in Grey who walks alone among the bookshelves there.

 There are ghost cams set up in three locations in the library that avid library ghost hunters can watch to their hearts content as well as photos, videos, and related links to explore.


It's too bad that some of the links don't work but that shouldn't stop you from checking out this awesome Victorian Gothic building that any self-respecting phantom would be honored to call home.

Halloween road trip, anyone?

Who ya gonna call????

A Nifty Resource for Local (Central PA) Folks . . .

Spotobe is the place to go to find out what is happening in our region.

This nifty site aggregates all the events—concerts, exhibitions, sporting events, festivals, parties and much more—so you can view all your options in one convenient place.

It is useful to register (it's free) so you will be able to save events for future reference. Items you save can be found under the "My Spots" tab.

All of the information on Spotobe is organized into three major categories: events, locations and performers. If an event features a local performer or band, it will also have a link to that band's performer page where you can find all of their upcoming gigs.

There is also a Spotoblog that is "updated four times a week with event recommendations, restaurant talk and local news & commentary. The Spotoblog is also a place where Spotobe users can make their voice heard. Feel free to tack on your thoughts on the topic du jour in the comments section of the latest post."

Be sure to click on the "Ongoing Events" tab as well as the "Upcoming Events" tab when checking out Events so you don't miss anything.

Frequently Asked Questions can be found under the "About" tab at the top of the page. This is also the place to go to find out how to list your events on the site.

What a useful site! Enjoy!

All About Apples . . .

Here in Pennsylvania it's nearly apple harvest time so in keeping with the season here are some fun links to all things apple!

May we direct your attention to:

All About Apples which is the premier site of the Apple Industry where you will find apple facts, orchard listings, festival listings, and much more! (Be sure to check out their "Other Resources" tab)

Apples and More is a site authored by the University of Illinois Extension where you can find out even more info such as: apple history and legends; varieties; selection and uses; apple facts; preserving apples; apple fun & more! (Their tab listings are at the bottom of the page.)


The National Apple Museum which is owned and operated by the Biglerville Historical & Preservation Society in Biglerville, PA (near Gettysburg). Be sure to check out the Fruit Crate Labels on this site. They are gorgeous!

And coming up is the 45th Annual National Apple Harvest Festival which is held the first two weekends in October.

Gotta love those apple dumplings!

Ready For An Adventure Without Leaving Home?

Extreme Fullscreen QTVR (quick time virtual reality) is a directory of fullscreen panoramas of buildings, museums, events, landmarks and more that you can explore with your mouse.

Each tour has multiple views to explore. It's almost like being there! Check it out!

This site is a collaborative effort between Hans Nyberg of panoramas.dk,
and Marco Trezzini of VRMAG.org, the Virtual Reality photography and travel magazine, Arounder, hosted by VRWAY Communication.

"This website is one of various common steps finalized to establish high quality fullscreen QuickTime Virtual Reality as a standard for photographic virtual reality exploration on the Internet."

P.S. Be sure to take a look at the collaborators sites for more amazing views of people, places, and events!

How cool is this??? Enjoy!

Local Bus Trip to the National Book Festival!

For local folks who would like to go to the National Book Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2009:

(If you can't make it to the festival don't worry....go to the website where all the author talks are archived and viewable since the first event in 2001!)

Delta Kappa Gamma is running a bus trip to the Festival if you need a ride.

An ELITE motorcoach will pick up on the K-Mart parking lot in Lebanon at 6:30 AM and return at 9:00 PM with a brief stop each way at a fast food restaurant.

In DC the bus will drop off and later pick up on the Mall where the festival takes place. Round trip fee is $30.

For reservvtions, send check to: Barbara Tobias, 2165 Long Lane, Lebanon, PA 17046.

Checks should be made to Delta Kappa Gamma and sent on or before 9/1/09.

Please include:

Name
Address
Phone Number
Number in Group
Amount of check ($30 per person)

Questions? Contact Priscilla Swanger, 272-0239 or Gloria Wentling, 876-2202

Libraries to Die For . . .

What an amazing site! And this entry titled The Librophiliac Love Letter: A Compendium of Beautiful Libraries is just stunning! (So stunning, in fact, that Miss Bun has been afflicted with the vapors since viewing it!)

Curious Expeditions is a travel/history site with a distinctive and appealing Victorian flavor brought to you by D and M, intrepid explorers who "are devoted to unearthing and documenting the wondrous, the macabre and the obscure from around the globe." (D & M evidently abide in Brooklyn, NY.)

You will find engaging narrative as well as interesting photography here. Be sure to take some time to explore the categories on the lower right hand side of the site.

I especially encourage you to click on the Pennsylvania link under Geographic Particulars for a look at some of our state's more curious and intriguing places and artifacts.


Enjoy!