Sheffield City Council have informed Library Workers For A Brighter Future that a planned event at Upperthorpe Library, a children's creative writing workshop to be run by poet, broadcaster & comedian, Ian McMillan, will not be allowed to go ahead due to concerns over possible 'political comments'. The event, conceived as a fun and creative way of highlighting the value of public libraries, appears to have caused great concern for the council, with the decision over whether it should be allowed to go ahead passed all the way up to members of the senior management. We view this as a misguided and heavy-handed attempt to silence those of us who want to stand up for our library service and oppose the potentially devastating public sector cuts.
'Libraries are a vital and irreplaceable part of a cultured and civilised society, and one of the few public places left where you don't have to pay to get in...' Ian McMillan
In Sheffield it is being proposed that the present library budget of £8.5m should be cut by £2.5m by 2013/14, i.e. by £1.4m in 2011/12 and £550k in 2012/13 and 2013/14. There are no current plans to close libraries but cuts on this scale will inevitably have a major impact on the quality of the library service. As a campaigning organisation we are keen to work with the council wherever possible to highlight the good work that libraries do in our communities. This lack of cooperation on even such a simple thing as a children's creative writing workshop leaves us with little option but to pursue other ideas.
Saturday 5th of February is the national day of action for libraries and Library Workers For A Brighter Future would like to invite everybody to a mass 'Shhhh!'-in at 11am in the Sheffield Central Lending Library on Surrey Street.

Shhh-In rules...

Finger to lips.

At 11am say 'Shhhhh!'

Finish off with three cheers for the library!

Finally, borrow lots of books – lets empty those shelves. You're allowed up to 15 out on your library card, so bring a big bag!

 We will be using the Twitter hashtag #shh4sheflib.
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Overview of HGTV dream house

Each year, Home Giveaway Television (HGTV) attempts to create their dream home bigger and beautiful and the year 2010 is no exception. The 2010’s dream house is situated in Islamorada in Florida Keys. It included three different levels of luxury, over the gleaming waters of Florida Bay.

Layout of 2010 HGTV dream house

The HGTV dream house of 2010 is divided in three sections. First section boasts the foyer, entertainment room, lovely patio along with a children bedroom and huge guest space with a stunning water view. On the other hand, the second section includes the living area plus attached kitchen, great room, dining room and living room and a great space for the guests. The top floor of the house flaunts the prolific grand-master suite with private balcony and breakfast nook.


Exclusive features of dream house 2010

Certainly, no dream house will be complete without any exclusive special feature. The HGTV 2010 version incorporates a multi purpose entertainment room along with a space of bay, a stunningly styled outdoor area with an outdoor shower, a grand brick patio and a fishing closet furnished to suit the requirements of every serious angler.


Winner of the HGTV dream house giveaway 2008

The winner of the HGTV dream house giveaway 2008 was Stephanie Dee from Solon, Iowa. Stephanie Dee was declared the winner of the HGTV dream house giveaway 2010 on the live televisions on 16th march, 2010.

Euan Semple's latest newsletter is full, as ever, of useful and interesting ideas and references. In particular, his link to this article will no doubt be of interest to many people who are challenged with proving the value of social media - and microblogging in particular - in the workplace.

Written by Elizabeth Lupfer and published on Social Media Today the article summarises and provides links to more that 40 success stories/case studies on the use of microblogging in a wide range of organisations. The stories are grouped by business need/outcomes, ranging from process improvement to ideas generation.

In December's issue of BIR, we published an article by Loudon and Hall about the usage of Twitter in library and information services provision.

Modern Home Decorations Ideas

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Contrast continues in the master bedroom, where light-colored bedding, drapes and upholstery are set off by raisin-colored silk wallpaper. “We were asked to make it a cocoon,” says Davis. “So we used materials to absorb sound from the street.”At one end of the room, a print by British artist Henry Moore hangs over a fireplace framed in a simple stone surround. “It’s our favorite room, especially in winter with the fireplace burning,” says the husband. “We are often there, reading or working late at night when the house and the city outside are quiet.”

INTERIOR DESIGN: Rob Brown and Todd Davis, Brown Davis Interiors, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, and Miami Beach, Florida.

Always remember when planning interior design for children that a child changes attitudes, opinions, and behaviors around every three years. Permanent changes of any type are a big no-no and practical, cost effective ones are ideal. A good furniture tip to remember when designing for kids is to buy reasonably priced, sound furniture that doesn’t break the bank. Kids are even harder on furniture then they are on clothes! And most importantly to take into consideration when working with interior design for children--of course, HAVE FUN!!!

Teenager’s Room Decoration

Is it time for the pretty pink princess room to go?
Has your son outgrown that car-shaped bed that you bought for him when he was 7?
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You must have a teenager on your hands and you probably need some help redecorating a room for someone who has their own ideas and does not want to listen to your input in the matter.
Keep in mind that trends change all the time, but strive for comfort and hang in there, they will most likely change their minds by next week. Here are ideas that will help you look like a cool parent rather than an old-fashioned know-it-all.
Does your teenager have any hobbies or interests? Use this for an idea for their room. For example, if he is into fishing or rowing, place oars or old fishing rods around the room and use an old rowboat as a bookshelf.


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Decorating Teenagers room

Using driftwood from the beach as shelves around the room, you can tie in the nautical theme. Keep walls and paints neutral and use accessories to decorate and liven up the room.
By keeping things neutral, they can change the theme as often as they like. So, when their passion for boating fizzles and music becomes the new trend, you can just take down the accessories and put up guitars instead.

Room Decoration

Instead of fairyland and princesses, your teenage daughter might want something more up-to-date. Everyone wants their bedroom to be a place where they can relax and get away. Bedrooms should also be places where you can concentrate on essays, projects and those important phone calls to best friends.
Teenage room

Transform her fairytale bedroom into a tropical oasis. Keep colors to yellows and greens and buy accent furniture like flowering lamps or bamboo lights. Change the furniture to wicker and maybe she’ll think it’s awesome to have a hammock for a bed.
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Most importantly, let them tell you what they like and let them give you a hand in making it happen. This is their expression of independence and individuality. Their room is a symbol of who they are, so just be there to guide them and encourage them towards furniture and accents that can transition to other décor, so that you’re not stuck with black walls and black sheets, that may still be lingering inside your own teenage memories. Remember to keep everything comfortable and relaxing.

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Don’t worry, just a few more years of this and they will be out of the house and you will so miss their “original” sense of decorating.
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