Halibut Herald February 5

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ALIBUT HERALD February 5, 2009

Bits and Bites Shots from the Edge: Fire, Earth, Water & Air

Photographer Tumanc takes photographs at the limits – at points where opposing forces meet, complementing or conflicting with each another. Humans encounter the elements in spectacular style, and unless they play nature’s game they’re rendered insignificant by a greater might. The different elements meet one another too, earth, water, fire and air clashing and creating magical effects. VIEW MORE & READ ON (GOOD READ!): http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/shots-from-theedge-fire-earth-water-air/7091

The story of the world's largest snake Titanoboa, which was about 14 metres long and weighed more than a tonne, gives a frightening glimpse of the tropics 65m years ago SEE VIDEO: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/feb/04/snake -giant-fossil-titanoboa READ ON: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/feb/05/fossilsnake-titanoboa

Earth From Above: Amazing Photos by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand will bring his Earth From Above exhibit to New York City next Spring, and there's a strong environmental angle to it. Here are a few of the photos that you'll be able to see (a cool hightech extra: Each photo includes coordinates that you can plug into Google Maps. Clockwise from Top Left: Worker resting on bales of cotton, Confluence of the Rio Uruguay and a tributary, Misiones province, Argentina, The Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada, Waste from the copper mine at Chuquicamata, Chile. READ ON: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/earth-from-above-photos-yann-arthus-bertrandnew-york-city-nyc.php

Google Earth drops into the oceans Ocean in Google Earth project allows users to examine wildlife, mountains, shipwrecks and environmental changes SEE VIDEO & READ ON: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environm ent/2009/feb/02/google-earth-oceans

Can Google’s Oceans Protect the Real Ones? READ ON: http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/02/cangoogles-oceans-protect-the-real-seas/

More News Links Meet Green Industrial Designer Matt Grigsby of Ecolect Building a massive online database of sustainable materials is just one way this Change Maker is leading the design community to a greener future. READ ON: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/change-makers-matt-grisby.html

Sharkey Tea Infuser name of design: sharky design by: pablo matteoda from argentina Designer’s own words: INFUSION means to extract certain properties from an soluble ingredient such as tea leaves , herbs or fruit by soaking in liquid (water) until it gets saturated. So we can say that a infuser is the in charged of make this happen. This is a ludic point of view about the color given off from the phenomenon, which makes more interesting the waiting of the whole process. SEE MORE: http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk =25&item_pk=25799&p=2

Sweet Hoodie Design, Just Had to Share ☺ SEE MORE: http://www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Scre en=PROD&Store_Code=TO&Product_Code=Q W-WHALE-HOOD&Category_Code=QW

DIY: Simple Bike Storage Rack for Many Bikes in Small Apartment

FULL INSTRUCTIONS: http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-bike-storagerack-for-many-bikes-in-small-a/

Five Ways to Make Green the New Red this Valentine's Day http://www.epicvancouver.com/news_valentine.aspx

Top 10 Produce You Should Buy Organic http://www.epicvancouver.com/news_top_10_produce.aspx

COOL VID: Spinner Shark Caught on Tape http://scienceblogs.com/zooillogix/2009/02/spinner_shark_caught_on_tape.php

Celebrate Dental Health Month (Seal Style) SEE VIDEO: http://neaqblue.blogspot.com/2009/02/celebrate-dental-healthmonth-seal.html

Lack of oxygen killed stingrays, Calgary Zoo admits http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/02/03/cgy-stingrays-cause-of-death.html

If you don’t remember this tragedy back in May 2008, here is an original article: http://www.nowpublic.com/world/34-stingrays-die-calgary-zoo

Research: Transitional Whale Species Hunted At Sea, Gave Birth On Land; 'Tied To The Shore' http://www.underwatertimes.com/news.php?article_id=10894603712

How Stuff Works: Organic Pesticides http://home.howstuffworks.com/pest-control/pest-solutions/organicpesticides.htm

Charles Darwin’s Revolution is Unfinished http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13059028

David Attenborough on Charles Darwin's legacy (VIDEO) http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/video/2009/jan/30/david-attenborough-charles-darwin

Discover the Classiest Way to Compost http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/discover-classy-composting.html

Archival Photo

Doug Pemberton with Lugosi. (date unknown)

Library News New Catalogue Library Catalogue Goes Live February 9th Our new catalogue is completely web-based and accessible from any place with a computer and internet access. There are two levels of access to the catalogue. Anyone (including the public) can search our catalogue and see what types of materials we have. Special thanks to Jenny Fry, my team of volunteers and the pilot test group. 1. If all you want to do is see what we have in the collection, you can go to http://rbl.kohalibrary.com/ on th February 9 and get started right away 2. If you want to be able to place holds, make purchase suggestions, comment on books and be able to see what you have out – you will need a username and password. a. Both staff and volunteers are welcome to use these advanced features however, before you can be issued a username/password, you will need a little orientation to the catalogue. This will ensure that the advanced features are used properly and that you understand how to use the system.

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b. From February 19-March 31 , catalogue training will be the library’s main priority. Please contact me to arrange departmental, group or individual training sessions. These sessions can be tailored to the amount of time you have so don’t pass it up.

Borrowing and returning library items I have tried over the past two years to stress the importance of returning your library materials on time – Many of you have done so, gathering forgotten books and DVD’s from the corners of your office, or surrendering much loved permanent loans for cataloguing. Thank you so much! Unfortunately, there are still many books missing. Some have been missing for decades, others since last year. Please, if you see a book a magazine or DVD at home or in an office with a Robin Best Library sticker or stamp, please return it ASAP. NEW POLICY GOING FORWARD The library does not have a fines system, and it is my belief that the some of the books have accidently left with exiting staff and were not returned. In order to prevent the library and the organization from continuing to lose these valuable assets some of which are not replaceable, Human resources has added return of overdue library materials to the exit policy. If you leave the organization, you will be asked to return any library materials as you would other Aquarium owned items before you are issued your last pay. If the items are not returned, you will be expected to compensate the library for the loss of the materials.

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The library will be holding a book sale – by donation from February 23 – March 6 (Weekdays from 10am3pm). If you are looking to add some magazines, journals or books to your collection, come on down to the library. Bring your own bag. Donation proceeds will be going to SeaWeb http://www.seaweb.org/donate.php Hope to sea you there.

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Access to a collection of more than 7000 volumes of books, journals and pamphlets Reference service – Have a question you just can’t find the answer to or need information for your research? Come to the library, send an email or call. Document delivery and Interlibrary Loan Service – Through the Online Library Computer Center’s (OCLC) Worldcat Resource Sharing program the Robin Best library has access to the collections of more than 9000 libraries worldwide – If you only need a book for a short time or a copy of a paper from a journal that the library does not subscribe to, it might be available through ILL. Contact the library if interested Access to 88 electronic journals through BioOne – www.bioone.org – username: Vancouver password: aqua Access to a variety of DVD, VHS, CD and images Access to more than 50 years of Aquarium History through the Archives - including print photos, complete collections of Sea Pen and Waters Magazine, slides and annual reports Organization-wide access to Survey Monkey – survey tool (please contact the library for access information) A Television with DVD/VHS combo for viewing film content Study tables Current Awareness news service – Currently sending weekly updates on Environmental Conservation and Education, Marine Animals, Zoos and Aquariums and others – Please contact the library for more information

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. This library is here to help you with your work and help the Aquarium achieve its goals, it can only do this if you use it!

Green News

Take the Green Team Lantern Festival Challenge After seeing the pumpkin creations at Halloween we thought it was only fair to get your creative juices flowing with a Chinese New Year Challenge. th

February 9 marks the end of the Chinese New Year and the first full moon of the year. The Lantern Festival is traditionally celebrated on this day and in order to join in with the festivities we invite you to join our Lantern Making Challenge. Using recycled, reused and sustainable products we would like to issue a department wide challenge to design a beautiful Chinese lantern! The theme can be anything you like as long as the materials you use to make it are green. th

We will set up a table in the staff room on 9 February between 11.30 and 1.30 with a selection of crafty goodies to help and inspire you. The lantern can be any shape, colour size and design you like but if you need th some tips the Green Team will be on hand on the 9 to get you started. Make sure your lanterns are finished and in the staff room by 1.30 for judging! This event is open to everyone! You don’t have to enter the competition to test out your lantern making skills.

http://damncoolpics.blogspot.c om/2008/08/chinese-lanternfestival.html

Paper Request: In order to help make our lanterns as sustainable as possible we are putting the call out for any old 2008 calendars, fancy used wrapping paper and brightly coloured magazine – anything in fact that might make a good lantern! There will be a box in the staff room for you to put you paper – thanks!

Events Vancouver's summer fireworks festival may have been cancelled http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/02/04/bc-festival-of-lights-cancelled.html?ref=rss

But we will always have Free Improv Events Like This One!

http://vancouver.ca/oneday/index.htm

The 2nd Annual Engineers without Borders' Halala: Wine and Cheese Silent Auction Fundraiser

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is one of Canada's fastest growing international development organizations and we are hosting our second annual wine and cheese to raise funds to continue our overseas efforts. The evening will pay homage to the Women of Africa and their unequivocal desire to, not only take care of their family, but also their communities. For being the backbones of many African communities, they are usually always under represented and overly neglected. But this evening we will toast to them and take the time to be educated about their challenges and rejoice about their successes, value and importance. The spectacular evening will take place at the beautifully scenic Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre. Tickets include the opportunity to bid on many spectacular items in our silent auction, a fantastic complimentary glass of wine, delicious hors d'oeuvres, a live African drumming and dance performance, a photo exhibit, the chance to engage with and meet many like minded individuals and not to mention, a perfect evening. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.

http://www.sfu.ewb.ca/halala/about/

Mt. Seymour Guys Night Out - Girls Ride FREE* January 12 — March 16, 2009 Guys Night Out - Girls Ride FREE is back by popular demand for the 2008/09 season with lots of great prizing and specials for event participants! Girls Ride Free every Monday night from the 12th January 2009 to the 16th March 2009. This great night is to support breast cancer research at the BC Cancer Foundation and is an awesome social night to share with friends. Not only do girls get to ride for free, but we have plenty of giveaways, and food and drink specials in Elevations Restaurant each Monday night. http://www.mountseymour.com/events

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