David Guion
By profession a trombonist, musicologist, and librarian; certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church; enthusiastic cook, candy maker, gardener, environmentalist, and writer. Pictured playing with the Music Library Association big band.
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Graduate of Bowling Green State University. Graduate degrees in music from University of California, San Diego and University of Iowa; library degree from Dominican University
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Oxygenics Shower Heads: Low Flow, High VelocityDo you like lots of water gushing out of your shower head? Sorry. No longer legal. Do you want the feel of lots of water? Check out Oxygenics shower heads
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First Union Casualty of the Civil War: Col. Elmer EllsworthA nationally renowned drillmaster and friend of Abraham Lincoln, Elmer Ellsworth was not just another army officer. His death early in the war called for tributes from all over the country.
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How Going Green at Home Can Pay You BackIt often seem that the best ways to go green at home carry a large price tag. In many cases, however, the initial cost is an investment with an excellent return. Here are some ideas that will pay you back with interest.
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When it Makes No Sense to Trust God: A Very Unusual HealingAt first Jesus seemed not to want to heal the blind man of Bethsaida, then he seemed to botch the job. If the blind man had gotten offended, he would have stayed blind. He had ample opportunity, but held on to his trust and gained his sight.
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Tips for Greening Your HomeThere is no one way of greening your home. There are many: some expensive, some inexpensive, some even free. Some require a conscious change of habits. Others are just routine home maintenance. Here are a few suggestions.
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The Bargain Book Business: Why the Deals Are so GoodRemainders used to signify bad books. Now, publishers keep a much smaller backlist. They send even excellent books to remainder companies, which have become a bigger player in the book business than they were a generation or so ago. -
The Rich May Be Deep in Debt, but Not the WealthyWealthy people aren't necessarily rich, just the folks who live on less than they make. It's impossible to build up debt and wealth at the same time. We each make our own choice.
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Jullien: Popular Conductor and Showman. Can We Learn from Him?Jullien conducted promenade concerts in England for more than 15 years. Best remembered as a flashy humbug, he was also an excellent musician and expert program builder. Modern symphony orchestras could learn from his programming. -
Thoughts on the Future of LibrariesAt a time when more and more information can be found online, what is the future of libraries? No need to worry as long as people need what they can't afford to buy, or need the library as place, or the service of librarians. -
Five Steps to Success in Completing a College DegreeIt's one thing to enroll in a college or university. It's something else to complete a degree. Here are some pointers to help you succeed.
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Drive-Throughs: Energy, Environmental, and Health Costs of Their ConvenienceSure the drive-through is convenient. Is it worth the costs in fuel, pollution, health, etc.? -
A Meditation on the Night Sky and the Love of GodModern people see the vastness of the night sky and feel insignificant. Ancients saw its brightness and felt insignificant. The psalmist thought of God and was awed that one so powerful could also love him.
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Gardening in the North Carolina Piedmont with Low-Maintenance ShrubsShrubs are an important component in gardening. Here are some low-maintenance suggestions especially appropriate for growing gardens in the North Carolina Piedmont (USDA Zone 7). -
The Beginnings of Tin Pan AlleySong publishers centered around 28th Street in New York revolutionized the popular music industry. Their business model centralized the writing and publication of popular songs in New York. The rest of the country loved their products for generations.