From the monthly archives: July 2009
Garden of Edens
By Library Answer Person On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Duke, Life\'s mysteries, Lobby Book
Was Edens really built to be riotproof? If so, how does its design prevent riots? [3553C]
Edens was built to be paradise and therefore riot proof. Its design continues to be one of the great debates of humankind.
Why don’t the staplers (next to the bookdrop/in front of the printers) ever work?!?! [3553B]
You might be surprised to learn that, in a recent survey Duke University was ranked second nationally in library patron staple usage. Couple that with theft and damage, and it’s nearly impossible to keep up with the demand. Photocopiers and [...]
I’ve got a PhD in English and no job prospects. The academic job market sucks. Now what? I have no savings, no other work experience…did I screw myself by being over educated? Help! [3558A]
The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) “offers recent Ph.D. recipients in the humanities opportunities to develop as scholars [...]
How the hell did Paul Allen get that 8:30 res at Dorsia? On A Friday!? [3556A]
As co-founder of Microsoft, owner of the Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Seahawks, and one of the wealthiest and most philanthropic men in America, Answer Person assumes Paul Allen has no problem getting a reservation at any restaurant.
Quantum of Solace
By Library Answer Person On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Entertainment, Language, Lobby Book
What is the meaning of the title of “Quantum of Solace”? [3550B]
[written in answer space: Surely, the smallest possible unit of solace, about as much as you might attain from a weak smile from a stranger after you slip on the street]
Answer Person concurs.
Hopeless romantic
By Library Answer Person On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Life\'s mysteries, Lobby Book, Relationships
Why do I fall in love with every girl who shows the slightest amount of interest in me? [3549C]
[written in answer space: It's not love]
[in other hand: Maybe it is!]
[in other hand: because you just had your memory erased--two years worth]
Perhaps you’re a hopeless romantic.
I miss the sunny/warm weather but I’m dreading summer already (I’m staying here) because of the cockroaches that kept me company ALL last summer on Central. How do I tell them that they’ve overstayed and are no longer welcome? [3549B]
[written in answer space: usually it involves poison of some type]
Tell them they’ve overstayed [...]
Hot Fun in the Summertime
By Library Answer Person On July 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Culture, Duke, Entertainment, Lobby Book
I am going to be here over the summer to take a class, but I want to take advantage of some of the things Duke has to offer that I normally would not have time for. Can you give me some good suggestions? [3552C]
Answer Person apologizes for not returning from hiatus earlier and answering [...]
Should I get an iPhone 3G or a Blackberry Bold? [3538C]
Answer Person cannot endorse one product over another, but suggests checking reviews at CNET.com before purchasing any electronic device.
Do mannequins have nipples? [3548B]
[written in answer space: Yes]
No. Since mannequins are made of fiberglass, polystyrene, or wood, they can only have the verisimilitude of nipples.
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