Whats your favorite cereal?

I called my dad the other day to tell him I was going to visit in the next couple of weeks. He told me he needed to go grocery shopping and asked what my favorite cereal was. This made me consider my options. My first thought was Cinnamon Toast Crunch, however, I ultimately chose Honey Nut Cheerios. How healthy is this sweet, simple cereal? According to the official website of Honey Nut Cheerios, there are numerous reasons why this breakfast food is healthy. There are 13 vitamins and minerals! That’s like taking a daily vitamin in place of a bowl of cereal. They have been made to be low fat, whole grain, packed with iron, and, with milk, a good source of calcium. These components then help reduce cholesterol, reduce heart disease, and have been certified by the American Heart Association. With accreditation and nutrition facts such as these, I feel like Honey Nut Cheerios could successfully become a yummy staple food in my diet.

What would you say?

Searching for information can sometimes be frustrating. Often I use a few keywords to search the internet or a database for information. If I cannot find it, I often give up and either change my topic or use another resource. Recently, I’ve been told that numerous tags could be listed on the information I want, but might just be another version of the keyword I am using. For instance, if looking for an article about dinosaur bones, the tag prehistoric may exist, but if ancient is not a tag then you will not locate the article. Different people, especially different age groups, think differently and may not use the same words to describe information. Ultimately, from now on, when searching, use different variations of your keyword if the first does not provide results.

Do libraries just throw books on the shelf?

Libraries have two options with how to organize the mass collection of books they offer. They can use the Dewey Decimal System of classification or the Library of Congress Classification System. When the aisles and books are organized with a series of numbers, then this is the first indication that they use the Dewey Decimal System of classification. Few libraries use this system because of the limitations. This system has fewer categories and cannot provide as many subcategories, maximum 99, as the Library of Congress Classification System. The majority of libraries use the Library of Congress Classification System because of its expansion abilities, hundreds of subcategories, and it’s more detailed categories. This system does have some faults. It contains quite a few ethnocentric characteristics, such as 2 categories of history that can contain the United States history versus on category for the rest of the world. The organization by alphabetic letter often does not correspond with the title when it could have; this creates some confusion when assumptions are made.

What are the worst dog habits?

Dogs are no doubt man’s best friend; however, they are not perfect. Some bad habits can cause issues in the relationship. So what are the worst habits to watch out for? The article “Behavioral Problems” on the Animal Planet website states that an owner should look for signs of separation anxiety, aggression, destruction, digging, barking, indoor bathroom habits, jumping up, eating poop, getting into the garbage, begging for food, escaping, and chasing. This list would probably terrify any dog lover from becoming a dog owner, except the article also provides solutions on training against the chosen bad habits your lovable pooch may choose. Many of the problems have similar originating sources. Simply neutering or spaying, more exercise, training, and even medication are some of the answers. If your dog suffers from any of the listed issues, then research articles for the specific problem to find more detailed suggestions and speak with your veterinarian for any tricks of the trade.

How do resources differ?

When walking into a library, especially a university library, the options for resources seem endless. Starting with the books, the individual can choose to look at fictional, non-fictional, biographical, research, etc. that have been written 50 years ago or a couple years ago. On the other hand, if they are there to find information for a research paper, a scholarly periodical would be a better choice. Scholarly journals can be extremely reliable as they have been peer-reviewed and often have the most up-to-date information. If books or periodicals cannot help, then online databases that the library may subscribe to can contain hundreds of thousands of articles that can be accessed with a simple click of a button. Possibly, a person has wandered into the library to search for a map of the local area to go hunting without getting lost. Libraries seem to be the last place you can find a paper map if you ask some people. This one building can contain multiple types of information content that can be easily sorted through if you understand which type contains that greatest value for what you are looking for.  

Do I really care?

Recently, it has been brought to my attention the true value of information. If I see online that the UK Wildcats dominated Mizzou Tigers on the basketball court, I really don’t care; however, if I see an articles stating that the CPA Exam has increased in cost, this will most certainly catch my attention. Now most people would not see any value in reading information about the CPA Exam. Every individual reacts to information differently. The type of value can differ also. The CPA Exam would be valuable for me because it is tied to my education and future career. I also value the information of reviews for the movie “Our Idiot Brother,” but this is will only be valuable this weekend when I’m deciding if I want to go to the movie theatre to watch it. Differing levels of value also vary among each individual. Information has always been essential and now we have it at our finger tips to examine it to a further extent.

How to decorate a galley kitchen?

While surfing the web, I decided to go to the HGTV website and wondered if they had any tips on how to decorate a galley kitchen. I found the article, “Converted Carriage House Kitchen,” which offers multiple tips based of the example the article is written about. First, making a galley kitchen feel open and large can seem impossible. One option, if you’re up for some renovation, is to open the entryways to be larger than normal. Place lighting under all of the cabinetry and use lighter colors of paint or wood. Having glass cabinet fronts for the upper cabinets can create interest and keep the eye up. Using an open bookcase can eliminate the need of a bulky china cabinet to keep nicer, frequently used items that will still be showcased. Stainless steel appliances work well in making the room feel finished, updated, and the reflective surface assists in creating an illusion of space. With these updates, if you can afford them or have the time, will cause you to feel like a chef as that narrow kitchen will seem to transform into larger and grander space.

How can I find information at Murray State University?

Murray State University’s library can offer virtually all the information one may need for entertainment, research, or curiosity. The campus has two libraries, Waterfield Library, consisting of circulating, periodicals, maps, computers, laptops, kindles, and iPads, and Pogue, consisting of law and special collections. The libraries also have a website connected to the university’s that allows students to access online databases. Not only are these databases offered on and off campus, but students can go to the libraries web pages for each major and determine which librarian specializes in their subject and which databases provide relevant information. Overall, Murray State University is a large hub of accessible information that students can rarely claim they were unable to find what they needed.

Has information evolved?

After reading a chapter in a book labeled, “Information as a resource,” I considered the evolution of information. Centuries ago, the majority of civilization could only comprehend information through oral means. Then literacy changed information being majority word-of-mouth to being written down. Presently, information can be presented in music, the internet, pictures, paintings, books, newspaper, etc. The availability and accuracy of information has improved considerably throughout history. The internet provides nearly instantaneous information; however, not always accurate. You can receive textbooks or journals that have written about the most precise types of information, often offered online for a fee. Information is an everyday resource that has evolved into being accessible 24 hours a day.

Is there national news about Murray, KY?

I went on CBS News website to determine if there has been any recent news on the city of Murray, KY. When reaching the website, the search bar is easily located in the upper right hand corner. Before I searched the key words “Murray, KY,” I scanned the home page to see the main stories of the day. A large variety of news spanned from entertainment to politics from the world to national. The page referenced many areas, but Murray, KY was not included. When I submitted the search, a list of relevant information was given. The first article provided was reporting the 2010 March Madness when Murray State University was ranked 13^th in the nation. The following articles were Kentucky based stories from other areas of the state. The CBS News website was easily navigable and the search engine produced relevant information. I would say this site was a good resource that was accessible and simple to find the information that is needed or just recent news from around the world.

When did sushi come to the United States?

Sushi has become an explosive trend in the United States since it made its first appearance shortly after World War II. According to author Ray Isle, writor for Food & Wine, some Americanized sushi rolls have become popular in Japan. Even in towns with roughly 10,000 residents you will often have choices of where to go for sushi. In larger cities, the options are never ending. The main consideration should be, how much do I want to spend? A roll of sushi at one restaurant may cost $5.00, while others may run up to $250. Just as most food options in America, the level of quality and affordability allow anyone interested to try and. Ontinue to enjoy this newer cuisine. 

Has search engines changed society?

In 2008, an article titled, "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" was published in the Atlantic. The author explains how his way of thinking has changed. No longer being able to read lengthy books and articles, especially if it requires deep thinking. Has the world evolved to needing information quickly and to the point? I use Google multiple times a week to find information quickly. Personally, I have not used the search engine to kill some time and have fun. There has always been a point of purpose that was in need of this unknown information fast. This was the original purpose of Google and the use that society uses it for for the majority of the time. True, some browsers will use this site for recreational use to surf the web with no point of interest to be met. Some might say that this instantaneous information engine is the cause for the lack of patience for reading lenghty works that cause much thought. I do not believe that Google and other similar of sites have caused this. Sales of classic books have not gone extinct. People go through phases in life that will cause their interests to change and even revert back to previous preferences. The author of this 2008 article may find that in the present day he now has begun to, once again, hold more interest lenghty, deep literacy.