LISNews: Librarian News

The website FreeRice (http://www.freerice.com) has two purposes. First, they want to help people improve their English vocabulary. The site gives you a word and four possible synonyms. Get it right, and you advance to a higher level with tougher words.

At the same time, advertisers who appear at the bottom of the screen donate 10 grains of rice per correct word to the World Food Programme, which in turn sends it to countries in need around the world.

As of now, FreeRice has paid for just under 4 billion grains of rice, hovering at around 200 million grains per day. Not bad considering it launched on October 7 with 830 grains!

mdoneil writes "Bank of America is underwriting admission fees to museums. Many museums in a dozen or so states are participating. A BOA credit card, ATM, or MBNA card plus ID will get you into 85+ museums for free.
I wouldn't run out and open a BOA card just to get this, but since I already have one I may take advantage of it.
For the complete scoop see the BOA Museums on Us website.
If it is free, it is for me!"

I saw the Everyday Innovations - Booksling over on LifeHacker today.
"Some things are just better kept together. BookSling keeps your pen or highlighter with your book. Why would you want it any other way? Whether you're on the road or just lying in bed, it's nice to know your tool of choice is always within easy reach- write where you need it."

not the ADHD librarian writes "Yes, it is back. The hyperactive librarian has returned to blogging, and you should check it out because I am witty and I write reel good. Um, I mean HE writes well and is funny. I'm just a random librarian who is a fan of this site and am in no way the hyperactive librarian myself. Honest?"