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Even more questions and answers. Thank you to ricklibrarian, Nick, and Mother who turned these in.
1) How did Stephen Sondheim decide to write the musical Into the Woods? It is my favorite Sondheim musical and I remember seeing an interview long ago in which he discussed this.
I think that This Article will be helpful in explaining the long, collaborative process that Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine went through to create Into the Woods after their success with Sunday in the Park with George.
2) Define: a) Habeas Corpus and b) Movant
From The Oxford English Dictionary, the only dictionary to go to, in my opinion.
a) A writ issuing out of a court of justice, or awarded by a judge in vacation, requiring the body of a person to be brought before the judge or into the court for the purpose specified in the writ.
b) A person who applies to or petitions a court of law or judge with the intention of obtaining a ruling in his or her favor.
3) How many people were drafted during the Vietnam war?
4.35 million
This answer, according to the U.S. Marines Combined Action Platoons, was very difficult to come by. This question is a perfect example of why wording a question is so important to both the librarian and the patron. I found many different statistics on soldiers who served during the Vietnam War (formerly known as the Vietnam Conflict, according to the LC subject headings); who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; draftees who served in Vietnam. However, I continued until I found the answer to the question asked. I was surprised I that I could not find the answer on a government or non-profit organization, as those are marginally more trustworthy than the popular -.com
4) Why do most furniture stores have this awful microfiber for sofa covering? A person can see each handprint put on the furniture. Does any store carry a more traditional fabric and style?
Microfiber is popular because it repels a lot of moisture without having to be treated with chemicals. Also, its fine fibers (hence its name) trap little or no dust or lint. So, despite handprints left on the sofas, it does have its redeeming qualities. As to more traditional fabrics, I’m sure that any decent store would offer a variety of fabrics for a sofa. Home Reserve lets its customers select from over 100 fabric swatches online, and 3-in.-square samples will be mailed to them.
1) How did Stephen Sondheim decide to write the musical Into the Woods? It is my favorite Sondheim musical and I remember seeing an interview long ago in which he discussed this.
I think that This Article will be helpful in explaining the long, collaborative process that Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine went through to create Into the Woods after their success with Sunday in the Park with George.
2) Define: a) Habeas Corpus and b) Movant
From The Oxford English Dictionary, the only dictionary to go to, in my opinion.
a) A writ issuing out of a court of justice, or awarded by a judge in vacation, requiring the body of a person to be brought before the judge or into the court for the purpose specified in the writ.
b) A person who applies to or petitions a court of law or judge with the intention of obtaining a ruling in his or her favor.
3) How many people were drafted during the Vietnam war?
4.35 million
This answer, according to the U.S. Marines Combined Action Platoons, was very difficult to come by. This question is a perfect example of why wording a question is so important to both the librarian and the patron. I found many different statistics on soldiers who served during the Vietnam War (formerly known as the Vietnam Conflict, according to the LC subject headings); who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; draftees who served in Vietnam. However, I continued until I found the answer to the question asked. I was surprised I that I could not find the answer on a government or non-profit organization, as those are marginally more trustworthy than the popular -.com
4) Why do most furniture stores have this awful microfiber for sofa covering? A person can see each handprint put on the furniture. Does any store carry a more traditional fabric and style?
Microfiber is popular because it repels a lot of moisture without having to be treated with chemicals. Also, its fine fibers (hence its name) trap little or no dust or lint. So, despite handprints left on the sofas, it does have its redeeming qualities. As to more traditional fabrics, I’m sure that any decent store would offer a variety of fabrics for a sofa. Home Reserve lets its customers select from over 100 fabric swatches online, and 3-in.-square samples will be mailed to them.
posted by ActLikeOne | 9:44 PM
3 Comments:
Personal testimony to microfiber--2 cats, 1 old dog, 8 year old redheaded nephew, NO PERMANENT STAINS!
Fun to read these informative answers!
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Thanks for the answer. I hope more librarians find their way to your site.
(Sorry about deleing a comment. I was trying to correct a typo.)
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