New Reference Additions:

New Views of the Solar System presents updated information on the planets, the dwarf planet Pluto and other solar system bodies as defined by the International Astronomical Union in June 2006.

Color photography has been added to the fourth edition of the Oxford Bible Atlas enhancing the visualization of the topics presented.

Interesting Web Sites:

Customizing Microsoft Products
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/default.aspx
People with disabilities can use free Microsoft accessibility and assistive technology features to make their computers easier to use.

Awesomestories
http://www.awesomestories.com/
Awesome stories features links to primary source materials, including documents, posters, and photographs, that may not be found using search engines.

Stumper for October:

I am looking for information on the Boston Exchange Hotel. It operated during the 1800's.

Answer:The building was called the Boston Exchange Coffee House and was built in 1809. It burned down in 1818. It was on an acre between Congress and State Street and contained a coffee house, hotel, and offices.

Source: Bulfinch's Boston by Harold Kirker, page 203

Stumper for November:

What is the toll-free telephone number for Hotmail?

Until next month,
Eleanor Sathan
Regional Reference Librarian
esathan@mhl.org