Children's Books about Titanic

Recently, I found there have been quite a few new books about Titanic for kids that have been published, or will be published in the very near future. 



April, 1912, front page of the New York Herald,
on the Sinking of RMS Titanic

Why books about Titanic for kids?   With the century mark of one of the world's great sea tragedies being marked this year, evryone is interested in learning more about the sinking of the Titanic, and that includes kids.  It's nice to know that there are materials available on age appropriate levels to satisfy children's curiosity, too.

I've written up a little article with some tidbits of information about the children who were aboard the great ocean liner on her ill-fated maiden voyage in 1912, and listed some of the books about Titanic for kids.  If you have a child who is curious about the ship, the people who sailed on her, or the events surrounding her sinking, please pay a visit to the article.  There's nothing like a good book about something a kid is fascinated about to get them reading, and that's always a good thing!

Children's Books About Titanic

THINK before you PIN!

Suddenly, Pinterest is wildly popular, with over 10 million registered users.  Chances are, you - or someone you know - may be among them.  It's also lighting up the internet with controversy, mainly concerns about copyright infringemnent, which is not only unethical and dishonest, but a crime.

See something pretty or cool that you like on the internet, and want to share it on Pinterest?  There's a good chance you could be breaking the law if you do.  

You are free to pin a photo that you, personally, took with your very own camera.  That photo is yours to do with as you wish, including pinning.  (With certain exceptions)

Did someone you know take that photo?  And did you ask for their consent to distribute it?  Did they say, "Sure, go ahead!"    Pin it.

Otherwise, without LEGAL permission to distribute the image, proceding could put you at risk. 

I'm no copyright expert, I just want folks to be aware of what's going on.  So, here are several articles that will allow you to read up a little on it for yourself. 

Is Pinterest a Haven for Copyright Violations?

Pinterest and the Intellectual Property Conundrum

A Photographer / Lawyer - On Why She Deleted Her Pinterest Boards

Zazzle and American Mojo

Squirrel Seeze U American MoJo Pillow

by SpecialTimes

Good news! Zazzle has teamed up with the American Mojo project to offer some beautiful new made in the USA products, and provide income opportunity for single moms at the same time. It's a real win-win situation!

Now available from the artists, photographers, and designers at Zazzle are american Mojo throw pillows, placemats, napkins, and kitchen towels.

A true team effort, the art is by independent artists, the sewing is by American Mojo moms, and the printing is by on demand printer, Zazzle.

Here are a few examples:



LEFT: Personalized Blue Hawaii Flowers by InvitationGraphics - RIGHT: Fuchsia, Black/White Gerbera Daisy by cutencomfy


LEFT: Teahouse at Koishikawa Placemat by StillImages - RIGHT: Twilight At The Tree In Winter Throw Pillow by minx267

Oh, Lovebirds!

Love On A Moon Swing Art Poster/Print
by romanceworks

Here's a little something to get you in the mood for Valentine's Day on Tuesday - lovebirds!

Did you know there are nine different species of lovebirds?  You can find out a little more about them and see pictures of these charming little creatures  at Pictures of Lovebirds and Love Bird Gifts.

Or, go to Zazzle to browse other Lovebirds Posters

Beautiful Lovebirds Original Painting (tile)
by ArtformTheHeart

Here are a couple more Valentines Day related articles for you, too:

Magnets for Sweethearts and Lovers is a collection of cute, funny, and romantic magnets for people who are in love, with a few love quotes thrown in for good measure.

This year, being the centennial of the sinking of Titanic, is a good time for one about the Heart of the Ocean necklace from the movie.

And, finally, don't forget that any day (not just Valentine's Day) is a good time to give someone a little ego boost with (very G-rated) Hot Folks Gifts and Cards.




 

It's National Weatherman's Day!



Weather T by despking

 There seems to be a special day for just about everything and everyone these days.  Today, for example is National Weatherman's Day. 

February 5 was the birthday of John Jeffries, who kept weather records from 1774 to1816, and is said to be one of  America's first weathermen.    Today, apparently we celebrate weathermen on his birthday each year,  honoring the men and women who bring us our weather forecasts.

Sometimes, the weather is great, and sometimes... not so much.  Sometimes it's downright stormy, like in these Pictures of Hurricanes and Other Storms.  But, it's always to our advantage to know what the weather will be on a given day in the near future, and that's what we look to weathermen to tell us.

There are a lot of others who labor behind the scenes to gather the data that goes into a weather forecast that we see on TV or read on our favorite weather site.  Some of the very bravest of those are the Hurricane Hunters, who literally fly into the eye of the fiercest of tropical weather systems to ensure better and more accurate forecasts year after year. 

Thank you, weathermen!

15% OFF Zazzle Sitewide - ends tomorrow



Daisy Haze Mousepad from SpecialTimes

 Here's a coupon code that's good today and tomorrow for 15% off everything at Zazzle



Just enter code  15WINTERSALE  during checkout.

Ends at 11:59 pm pacific time tomorrow, Jan 27.

National Puzzle Day is January 29



Cruise Liner by bartonleclaydesign

 Get ready to celebrate National Puzzle Day.  It's just a couple of weeks away - on January 29th, so there's plenty of time to pick out a new jigsaw puzzle for yourself or someone you know who loves puzzles.

Here are some great ideas for Nautical themed puzzles for anyone from 2 to 82:

Jigsaw Puzzles - Ships and the Sea

You'll find puzzles from 5 pieces to 5000 pieces, and all in nautical themes, like ships, and sea life.  These are fun to put together, and because, when you are done, it's such a shame to tear them apart and put them away, there's even a video tutorial on how to glue a jigsaw puzzle.  After gluing, you can frame it, or just place it on a table.  And, it's surprisingly easy to do, too.