Our friends at the British Library have some outstanding online exhibitions. Current collections include Henry VIII: Man and Monarch, Expressions of Faith and Caribbean Views. Here is a complete list of exhibitions.
You can find manuscripts, photographs, maps, video and audio. These are very interesting collections wonderfully reproduced in high quality for an online audience. New collections are added frequently so it is worth bookmarking the site and checking back for new content.
Identity theft is a major concern that affects millions of people each year. What do you do if you think you may be a victim of identity theft? Your response is crucial to minimize the damage caused and to get the problem resolved as quickly as possible. Thankfully the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created a website to deal with ID theft.
On this site you can find simple step by step procedures to report ID theft, what action you need to take, as well as advice on how to protect your identity. Visit the site and stay informed.
Geocaching is a fun worldwide outdoor activity, basically a scavenger hunt with a twist. A geocache is a ‘treasure’ you are trying to find, they are hidden in various places and their GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates are logged on a website. You get the coordinates and try to find them with your GPS device.
The difficulty level can vary greatly depending on the location and the terrain. Here in Baton Rouge it is not too strenuous, but it is lots of fun and great exercise!
There are numerous free sites you can join to look for geocaches. One of the largest is www.Geocaching.com A brief search revealed that right now there are over 3800 geocaches in Louisiana! If you have a GPS, take up the challenge! You can find more information about how it works here: www.geocaching.com/about/
Art Melt is taking place on Friday July 10, 6:30pm-10pm in and around the Shaw Center in downtown Baton Rouge. This is the sixth year that the event has taken place. Art Melt is not just an art show but an evening full of music, performance and a great atmosphere. Last year over 6000 people attended and it’s fun to see downtown buzzing.
Some of the performers include DJ OttO, Bayou Shimmy belly dancers, The Michael Foster Project, Chris Shearman. Plus you’ll see the Red Stick Roller Derby team skating around. There’s an art’s market and lots of cool stalls. There is so much going on, too much to list here. Don’t miss it!
Farmers Markets are great places to get the freshest local produce and to keep your money in the community. Here we have the Red Stick Farmer’s Market downtown on Saturday mornings from 8:00-noon, and Tuesdays on Goodwood Blvd. (See site for details)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosts a database of Farmers Market locations throughout the country. So now when you find yourself traveling or staying in a different town or city, you can find information about markets and sample the delicious local produce!
