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Well-planned libraries offer respite from noise
Shhhh! Someone's working here!
I wanted to let readers know that our local libraries are wonderful places to get some work done. A few years ago, when the Woodward Park Branch of the Fresno County Library system opened, I was very pleased to have dedicated quiet rooms in which to do some work.
Sarah Miller's commentary [April 16] brought to light a few issues that I wholeheartedly agree with -- the library of today is too noisy, few libraries maintain quiet environments and people can be selfish about respecting others' needs.
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Chinese consequences
The World Trade Organization has ruled that China must allow the import
of American films, music and books, which in some ways reminds one of
the opium wars, where China was forced to import opium.
Now, China may have some of the same problems American families have
when dealing with what some American parents seem to consider smut.
Do trade considerations consider culture? What might the actions of the
American win have upon other American industries? China acted to curb
the piracy of goods?
Suppose China, upon accepting American films, music and books that it
does not want, decides to forego the crack down on piracy? Suppose China
decides it does not need as many American farm products because the food
seems marred? It needs to purchase elsewhere.
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Be more frugal
Winter is already coming, as well as Christmas, and people are starting to waste money for the holiday. They buy their families jewelry, toys, or new technology that people normally want but might be too expensive. I’m not saying it’s bad, but it’s not good either.
People need to know that families come first, but since prices are increasing everyone needs to save money more often.
Now that the temperature is getting colder, we need to get more important things that will keep our bodies warm and keep us from suffering or hunger. There are some families who waste their money a lot and get something they cannot afford that is not that important.
Not only this, but many will buy objects that will only be used a few times and then they’ll forget that they have it, then go buy something else instead.
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3 UC extension classes canceled in Fresno
University of California officials are having a tough time filling some seats in extension classes offered in Fresno this summer.
The UC Berkeley extension courses and workshops, offered through a partnership with UC Merced, are a new addition for the summer. But so far, officials have canceled three of eight classes because of low interest.
Brandy Ramos Nikaido, director of UC Merced's Fresno Center, described the summer slate of classes as a test run for the fall. Officials plan to survey more organizations and employers to confirm training needs for the area and ensure that the next schedule of classes responds to those needs.
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Making the grade
If Fresno wants to emulate cities that are in the top 10 in protecting themselves against global warming, we need to start doing some of the things endorsed by the Kyoto Treaty. I was amazed at the lack of preparation we've done, compared to the cities on the list (see thegreenguide.com/doc/113/top10cities).
Getting with the program for these cities included: excellent public transportation, pedestrian-oriented shopping areas, clean air, good water, smoking ban, high percentage of renewable energy, wind power and a high percentage of bicycle commuters.
How does Fresno score on these qualifiers?
Age: 55
Occupation: Service technician. Repair power tools and woodworking machinery.
Hobbies: Playing the drums for the Old Time Rock & Roll Band. Listening to music.
Bee reader since: the late 1960s. I used to deliver The Bee when it was an evening paper.
How many letters published: 21 since 2000.
Favorite topics: Immigration reform, keeping marriage holy.
Why do you write? We have too permissive a society. It seems some people want to do things and not pay the consequences. So they try to change our views of things that we all know are totally wrong in order to legitimize their sins. Some people don't want to fight temptation.
Education: High school graduate, some college.
Family: Wife Kim; daughters Stephanie, 33, Andrea, 28, and Sabrina, 26, and son Jonathan, 29.
Political philosophy: Conservative mostly. I think everyone should work for what they need and want, and not have it handed to them without some sort of payback. This country needs more common- sense decisions and less concern about being politically correct. We also need to put God back in our schools.
-- Compiled by Pam Rowse
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