Learn how to make your New Year's Resolutions Stick with advice from the American Psychological Association.

The 111th Congress begins its first session on January 6th. Follow the activities at either House.gov or Senate.gov.

Look at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top picks for 2009 and find out how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash.

the library's databases if you are looking for accurate, up-to-date information about the current economic crisis.   Contact the library for help in accessing the databases or in conducting your search.

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bank bailout packages in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Latvia.

An article in the UK's "The Independent" examines the influence of business news reporting on the recent economic crash.

a blog that gets a half million hits per day.  Thought you might be interested.

The Webbys are for websites, and the Shorty Awards are for the world's top Twitterers.  Nominations close Dec 31st, and winners will be announced in late January.  So if you are on Twitter, nominate your favorites!

to the worldwide financial crisis.  Read about it here.    In a related interview Nobel economist Paul Krugman explains why Germany needs stimulus packages to aid its and Europe's faltering economies.

Call the Minnesota Literacy Council for help finding citizenship, GED, or English classes. The Adult Literacy Hotline phone number is 800-222-1990. You can also search their database of programs online.

Check out this site from the Transportation Security Administration for all you need to know about navigating airports with packages during the holidays.

Did you know the downtown Minneapolis Central Library is the only Patent & Trademark Depository Library in Minnesota? Since 1981 we've shown inventors and entrepreneurs how to do their searches.

We're excited to bring you a new subject guide offering a diverse collection of useful online government information resources.

Mashable has an interesting list of the 20 key web events - Twitter, new Facebook, streaming tv (I love hulu), citizen journalism (I've been watching The Uptake about the Senate recount), and more....

The new Jobs & Careers Subject Guide is a great place to start when looking for a job, developing a career plan or finding resources on starting your own business.  Also, check out the Jobs and Small Business Centers that are available in 5 of our libraries.

Keep up with all the events planned for Inauguration Day courtesy of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

For details on what Congress is proposing for auto makers read H.R. 7321 the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.  Follow the latest news on bailout plans on Google News.

See a listing of  holiday themed theatrical productions for the twin cities from the Twin Cities Performance Art Examiner.

Planning a skiing or snowboarding vacation?  Ski Central can help you find resorts, lodging, gear and more.

Celebrate Hmong New Year in December at the Metrodome; Tet, Vietnamese New Year at Kennedy High School  and Asian New Year at Augsburg Park and Oxboro in January!


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Look in Health & Wellness Resource Center database.

Here are some great sites to help you move beyond beginning genealogy.  Check for photos on Dead Fred, family farm histories on the  Minnesota Century Farm Database or explore the diverse links on Olive Tree Genealogy & as always "use it before you lose it" (because free websites can start charging!)

It's not too early to think about camp. Concordia Language Villages offer year-round language camps in the Twin Cities and the north woods. Check out the schedule; there are opportunities for kids, adults, and families.

Stay Warm Minnesota state of Minnesota's Resources for help with heating, tips to conserve energy & make it through the winter.

PC Magazine has a list of ideas, so does CNET, PC World, ZDNet...

Applying for financial aid? FAFSA on the Web is the place to start for help getting organized, printing and completing forms and submitting your application for the 2009-2010 school year. Libraries no longer distribute the paper forms.

Relive FAMOUS MINNESOTA WINTER STORMS including the Armistice Day of 1940 and the  Halloween blizzard of 1991 on the Minnesota Climatology Working Group page.  Experience the savage winds, the zero visibility, the dramatic temperature drops, and the two story snow drifts that accompanied many of these storms.

PC Magazine is discontinuing its print publication, but will continue its excellent online presence.  It can be found in Technology News.

PC Magazine is ceasing its print publication, continuing with their excellent online presence.  Read it and other news on technology in Technology News.

Will it be Norm Coleman or Al Franken as the next Minnesota senator?  Check the Minnesota Public Radio site for the latest information.

Use CNN.com's Terror in Mumbai page for the latest news updates about the recent attacks.  For background and information on India and Mumbai use BBC News County Profiles:India.

Find your car's energy impact score at fueleconomy.gov.

With the Made In Minnesota Gift Guide, a list of nearly 400 local businesses and artisans. Also check out the Made in MN Report on why it makes economic sense to support homegrown manufacturers and retailers.

 December issue now available.

Use the homefair website for moving tools including school and city reports,  cost of living in different areas, salary calculators, planning tools and more.

The PNC Christmas Price Index, a whimsical economic analysis from PNC Wealth Management, is based on the cost of gifts in the holiday classic, The Twelve Days of Christmas.  This holiday season, very generous True Loves will pay more than ever before—$86,609—for all 364 items, up from $78,100 in 2007, a staggering 10.9 percent increase. 

 According to Hunger Solutions Minnesota ,  9.5 percent of MN households are struggling with hunger.  A food shelf finder,  along with other nutrition assistance resources,  can be found on their site.

Follow President-elect Obama's preparations for office at change.gov