Help me hack my OPAC
I am looking for a way to generate lists of library books from my library's catalog and have them display on a different webpage. I am a public librarian, and as such I spend a lot of time curating...
View ArticleHow did my computer get this malware?
My computer apparently picked up an infection while it was turned off. I know that's not right. What really happened? I am usually the person other people go to with their computer problems. But this...
View ArticleHow can I keep these images with their URLs?
I need to save a bunch of images. I also need to save their URLs. How? I have bookmarked a great deal of images for a project. When I am ready to start I will go back to my bookmarks and download those...
View ArticleWhy won't my Pinterest board display properly in Wordpress?
I've tried everything to embed a Pinterest board in a Wordpress page. No matter what I do, some of the pins get cut off. What gives? I am running a self-hosted Wordpress site with the Nirvana theme....
View ArticleWhat kind of duck is this supposed to be?
I need to know what kind of real-world duck this children's book illustration depicts. The book is "In the Small, Small Pond" by Denise Fleming. All of the other books in the story have real-world...
View Articlewhere should my son study to be a bench jeweler?
My son would like to become a bench jeweler. Now, the question is where to study? My son is taking a jewelry class at a local metal studio and he would really like to continue his studies. North Bennet...
View ArticleNo ADHD in Europe means no pharma coverage in US?
Last night when I picked up my and my adult son's prescriptions for ADHD meds, I groused that the insurance company didn't consider them maintenance meds. Consequently I have to pay full price until I...
View ArticleWhen am I eligible for personal time pay?
I took a day off from my library to offer a workshop at a different library. I was paid by that library, so my employer says I don't get to use paid personal leave. Is this true? When I asked for the...
View ArticleWhy is my cat still scooting?
My cat has been scooting his butt for months. We've tried all of the usual suspects, but he still scoots! Our vet has no idea and wants us to see a specialist. I was hoping one of you has solved a...
View ArticleDairy before a gallbladder ultrasound -oops
I forgot that I wasn't supposed to have dairy the day of my gallbladder ultrasound and had milk on my cereal and coffee, about 1/2 cup. My test is at 7:00 pm -did I completely ruin my chances of a good...
View ArticleAccounts of people who have come back from criminal/antisocial acts?
I am looking for narratives of people who turned their lives around after misspent youths. My teen son recently acted out in a violent way and is facing severe school and legal consequences. We don't...
View ArticleWhy is my vision changing as my blood sugar goes down?
Last week I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. Since then I've lowered my fasting blood glucose by over a hundred. Yay! But all of a sudden I can't see. Boo! In the last 2 days I've had to start...
View ArticleShould I take this camera in for repairs or is there still hope?
I have a Nikon Coolpix P-510. It has never worked right and I am trying to decide if I need to send it in for repairs or if there is still something I can do to figure it out. I bought this camera for...
View ArticleWas my son's teacher out of line?
My son is a freshman in high school. During American History class he complained about the Tea Party Libertarians hijacking the "don't tread on me" flag. (We have an unpleasant tea partier in the...
View ArticleWho owns materials I created as part of a grant?
I created a brand new program with grant money. I am leaving my employer and my boss says I don't own any of the materials. Is this true? Last year my library recieved grant funds to create a new...
View ArticleHow can my son get his ADHD meds in California?
My son is moving to San Francisco for 6 months. He needs to be able to get his ADHD meds while he is there. I'm looking for recommendations. My son is 21 and takes Vyvanse for ADHD. He will be studying...
View ArticleWhat is Rule Out Autism Spectrum Disorder?
My son was diagnosed with "rule out autism spectrum disorder, mild." Help me understand this. My son, 16, has social, academic and emotional challenges. He has had a full Neuropsych evaluation, plus...
View ArticleWhy are my legs so squishy?
Have you ever gotten marks in your leg after wearing tight socks all day? My legs and feet do this to an extreme degree. Maybe you know why. One day, about a year ago, I got up from sitting on the...
View ArticleHow do I change the color of this text?
I am helping a friend with her WordPress customization and I've run into something I can't seem to fix. One bit of text on the website does not seem to be controlled by the CSS. How do I change it? I...
View ArticleWill Clinton tshirts fit a busty lady?
I would like to buy a tshirt from the Clinton store. However, they all seem to be unisex, which in my experience means "straight tube of fabric that strains at the bust and bunches at the hips." Have...
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