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Written on: January 22nd, 2010 in Q & A's
*Update 8/26/2011 Click here for direct access to FEMA’s flood map viewer. The University of Delaware also has information on Delaware floodplains and maps. Stay safe everyone! Don’t want to miss our blog posts or news? Like us on facebook! Q: I will move to Kent or New Castle County from NW Wisconsin in […]
Written on: November 23rd, 2009 in Q & A's
A: In September, the FDA banned flavored cigarettes, including clove cigarettes. It is now illegal to manufacture, import, distribute, or sell flavored cigarettes. The FDA is working to ensure illegal imports do not reach consumers and your purchase may in fact be seized. In a recent media briefing, the FDA stated, “We’ve established procedures at […]
Written on: November 5th, 2009 in Q & A's
A: Yes! All you need is a Delaware Library Card and PIN to read complete issues of Consumer Reports online. It’s even searchable! Click here and enter your library card number and PIN. Select the date you want from the right to read that month’s issue. Below are directions on how to search for other […]
Written on: October 20th, 2009 in Q & A's
A: The French ship, the Isere, was led by Commander Lespinasse De Saune. For further information please see A Chronicle of One Hundred and Fifty Years the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York 1768-1918 by Joseph Bucklin Bishop and Twenty-Eighth Annual Report of the State of New York for the year 1885-86. Thanks […]
Written on: September 30th, 2009 in Q & A's
A: The earliest mention of a liturgical celebration of Easter I found (so far) is from an article in Church History by James M. O’Toole. The article presents a glimpse of the history of American Catholicism through Reverend Anthony Kohlmann’s sermons, as he preached in New York City from 1808 to 1809. He celebrated Easter […]
Written on: September 22nd, 2009 in Q & A's
A: According to the US Energy Information Administration the top 5 oil producers are: 1. Saudi Arabia (10,782 barrels per day) 2. Russia (9,790) 3. United States (8,514) 4. Iran (4,174) 5. China (3,973) The top 5 oil consumers are: United States (19,498 barrels per day) China (7,850) Japan (4,785) India (2,940) Russia (2,900) […]
Written on: September 9th, 2009 in Q & A's
A: The News Journal maintains a list of umbrella civic groups on their website. The News Journal states “more than half of New Castle County residents live in unincorporated areas, and for many of them, their closest “government” are civic associations and maintenance corporations. Such groups often arrange for snow removal and organize family activities; […]
Written on: September 8th, 2009 in Q & A's
A: You can print out a library card application from home in English or in Spanish. Fill it out and bring it with ID to your local library. Parent/guardian signature is required for children under 17. Thanks for using Ask a Librarian Delaware. Have a question? Ask us!
Written on: September 3rd, 2009 in Q & A's
A: The book you are looking for is called Jake, Reinvented by Gordon Korman. According to Booklist “high society meets high school in this retelling of The Great Gatsby, set at the class-conscious F. Scott Fitzgerald High.” Both the Delaware Library Catalog and New Castle County Library Catalog have copies of the book. Thanks for […]
Written on: August 25th, 2009 in Q & A's
A: Yes! Both the Federal Government and New Castle County define a first time home buyer as a buyer who has not owned another principal residence at any time during the three years prior to the date of purchase. Thanks for using Ask a Librarian Delaware! Have a question? Ask us!
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