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Written on: June 17th, 2012 in Q & A's
Question: Now that it’s summer, what should I read? Librarians love this question! It not only means you’re interested in reading, which puts sparkles in our eyes, it also gives us the opportunity to hone our reader’s advisory skills. In order to find a good match between you and the materials you’d like to read, […]
Written on: June 10th, 2012 in Q & A's
Question: “Is there such a thing as an obituary for Sir Isaac Newton?” Sir Isaac Newton, Mathematician and Physicist (December 25, 1642 – March 20, 1727) While the traditional obituary found in modern day newspapers didn’t exist during Sir Newton’s time, his legacy has prompted more recent testimonials of this type. For example, on a […]
Written on: June 3rd, 2012 in Q & A's
Question: “What are the dangers of feeding horses sheep mix food??” Although horses and sheep are both foragers, their anatomy is different enough to require attention to the types of food offered. Most cooperative extensions, such as through local universities and colleges, offer indepth information about farm animals. They can provide rich resources into the […]
Written on: May 28th, 2012 in Q & A's
Question: “What is the difference between relative humidity and dew point? I hear this on my local weather broadcast but don’t know what they mean.” This is right in time for the start of the summer season! Whether it’s offered as ‘dewpoint’ or ‘dew point’, the confusion of these terms it seems to be one […]
Written on: May 20th, 2012 in Q & A's
Question: “I hear people say ‘For Pete’s Sake’ a lot. Do you know where I can find the real story where it comes from?” According to Douglas Harper (historian, author, journalist and lecturer based in Lancaster, Pa) on his site, “The Online Etymology Dictionary” found at: http://www.etymonline.com …the modern use of this phrase can be […]
Written on: June 14th, 2011 in Q & A's
When and where the American Flag was first flown in battle has not been definitely determined by scholars. On June 14, 1777, Congress made the following resolution: “The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field. . .” […]
Written on: May 27th, 2011 in Q & A's
No–the FDA, Mayo Clinic, and several other reputable health organizations all state scratching poison ivy, oak, or sumac will not spread the rash, which is produced by exposure to the plant oil urushiol. The Mayo Clinic writes “A poison ivy rash itself isn’t contagious. Blister fluid doesn’t contain urushiol and won’t spread the rash. In […]
Written on: April 23rd, 2010 in Blog Posts, Q & A's
Q: I live in Maryland and purchased a sofa from a furniture store in Delaware. Since I had the sofa delivered they charged me both sales tax and a delivery fee. But, they said if I picked it up I wouldn’t be charged tax. How can they tax us when the item is purchased in […]
Written on: April 16th, 2010 in Q & A's
Screening for Life provides payment for cancer screening tests to qualified Delaware adults. The program is a cooperative effort of the Delaware Division of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Screening for Life covers Pap tests, Breast Exams, Mammograms, Prostate tests, and Colorectal tests. To apply for Screening for […]
Written on: January 29th, 2010 in Q & A's
A: According to Rhoda Troyer in Delaware Amish Family Records 1915-2009, “The first Amish settler in Delaware was Jacob K. Miller who moved to Delaware from California, on February 8, 1915, and purchased the first Amish Farm on February 18, 1918.” Other notable events from the book include the first Amish baby born July 2, […]
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