From the monthly archives: March 2007
Why does Eyan Townsend (emt21) have 39 parking tickets this year and why does Parking and Transportation not revoke his parking pass? [3350A]
I guess he doesn’t want to walk far, and P&T is happy as long as he keeps paying the tickets. I wouldn’t be surprised, however, if this doesn’t catch up with him, [...]
What percentage of Central Campus burglaries occur in 1st floor apartments? [3349C]
Most burglars are lazy and want a quick getaway, so I’m sure that it’s the majority.
Can one still use the library’s services once he has graduated? [3349B]
Yes, to a limited extent. Alumni can get a discounted borrower card (free for Perkins System plus Divinity; $75 for all campus libraries), but this does not give off-campus access to subscribed databases and e-journals. If you come to the library, you’re free [...]
Caffeine and study
By Library Answer Person On March 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment · In 2007, Duke Libraries, Lobby Book, Medicine, Study
Is caffeine bad for you and will the library build more independent study rooms? [3349A]
You might want to look back at 3342B regarding the effects of caffeine (summary: see MedLine Plus from the National Library of Medicine to begin to sort through the health issues). The renovation plans do include more group [...]
How does one avoid getting shocked by static, or at least diminish its effects?? [3348C]
You need to remain permanently grounded so you don’t build up a charge. I recommend walking around barefoot, and drinking lots of coffee so the soles of your feet stay sweaty. You could also attach to your body those anti-static [...]
Google domination
By Library Answer Person On March 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment · In 2007, Government, Lobby Book, Technology
Is a world with one search engine (Google) comparable to a world with 1 political party (totalitarianism)? [3348B]
Well, you can see the April 9 issue of Business Week. Some people think so. But unlike a totalitarian state, there isn’t anything keeping you from using another inferior search engine, is there?
Nickname
By Library Answer Person On March 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment · In 2007, Duke Libraries, Just silly, Lobby Book
Why did they call [Duke student] “the library” last semester? [3348A]
I hope you don’t have anything against libraries. It sounds a lot more distinguished than calling him “The Parking Deck” or “The Steam Plant.”
Why is my ex-girlfriend so insane? [3347B]
Because you’re her boyfriend. (Or is that just a symptom?)
Why is [Duke basketball player] a one-minute man? [3347A]
It may have something to do with impatience, which might explain his bolting for the NBA.
Fusa vs. Narwhal The ultimate battle… who wins???? [3346C]
And which fusa might that be? Do you refer to the fossa, the carnivorous beast of Madagascar? Besides disliking each other’s habitats, I don’t think these two would be much interested in each other (as a meal), so they’d probably leave each other alone unless fighting [...]
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