http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government Book reviews, new library resources, websites, news stories, and library events about Spokane government from Spokane Public Library. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:34:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/19/pedestrian-and-bicycle-accidents/#comment-46 moocabob Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:52:19 +0000 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/19/pedestrian-and-bicycle-accidents/#comment-46 It's amazing It’s amazing

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-8 Spokane Government Librarian Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:25:42 +0000 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-8 We are using the open-source WordPress blog software - http://wordpress.org/ - which is downloaded into our own style sheet templates. We are using the open-source WordPress blog software - http://wordpress.org/ - which is downloaded into our own style sheet templates.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-7 Voipman Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:13:10 +0000 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-7 If i may ask, what blog software are you running? how much does it cost? and where can i get a copy? if you dont mind me asking. If i may ask, what blog software are you running? how much does it cost? and where can i get a copy? if you dont mind me asking.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-5 Spokane Government Librarian Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:46:22 +0000 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-5 We can't comment on VoIP service since we don't support that here at the library. We do have <a href="http://hzportal.spokanelibrary.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?index=.GW&term=voip#focus " rel="nofollow">one book in our catalog</a> about VoIP, with another on order, which may give you some information. It looks like <a href="http://www.qwest.com/residential/" rel="nofollow">Qwest</a> offers DSL and VoIP support, so you should contact them about your later questions, while <a href="http://www.comcast.com/" rel="nofollow">Comcast</a> can answer your questions about cable internet. We can’t comment on VoIP service since we don’t support that here at the library. We do have one book in our catalog about VoIP, with another on order, which may give you some information. It looks like Qwest offers DSL and VoIP support, so you should contact them about your later questions, while Comcast can answer your questions about cable internet.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-4 Chewey Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:55:32 +0000 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/02/01/voip-subscribers-911-calls/#comment-4 I really had two questions. The first is in yuor opinion which VOIP service is the best? Also do you have to have a DSL or cable like comcast? And lastly, is there a wait to be connected and also is there shotty coverage as to city or rural coverage? I really had two questions. The first is in yuor opinion which VOIP service is the best? Also do you have to have a DSL or cable like comcast? And lastly, is there a wait to be connected and also is there shotty coverage as to city or rural coverage?

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/01/17/winter-driving-snow-removal/#comment-3 Spokane Government Librarian Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:27:08 +0000 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/01/17/winter-driving-snow-removal/#comment-3 The State's Ice & Snow Plan has charts of de-icer recommendations - http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter/SnowIcePlan.htm. Chapter 6 says they do not recommend using chemical de-icer when it is below 15 degrees. They base their recommendation on the following quote from the Federal Highway Administration, "When the pavement is cold (below -9.5oC (15oF)) and new or blowing snow are light and cold, traffic and wind (speeds of 25 km/h (15 mph) or higher) may be sufficient to prevent accumulation and compaction in tire tracks. In this case, application of any chemical, even that added as freeze-proofing to an abrasive, may create rather than cure a problem. Once a wet surface develops where before it was cold and dry, the dry snow can adhere and begin to build up. Prompt removal with a plow may prevent pack from developing, but this situation may have been avoided by refraining from chemical application." - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/mopeap/mop0296a.htm#eap4133 - Spokane Government Librarian The State’s Ice & Snow Plan has charts of de-icer recommendations - http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter/SnowIcePlan.htm. Chapter 6 says they do not recommend using chemical de-icer when it is below 15 degrees. They base their recommendation on the following quote from the Federal Highway Administration, “When the pavement is cold (below -9.5oC (15oF)) and new or blowing snow are light and cold, traffic and wind (speeds of 25 km/h (15 mph) or higher) may be sufficient to prevent accumulation and compaction in tire tracks. In this case, application of any chemical, even that added as freeze-proofing to an abrasive, may create rather than cure a problem. Once a wet surface develops where before it was cold and dry, the dry snow can adhere and begin to build up. Prompt removal with a plow may prevent pack from developing, but this situation may have been avoided by refraining from chemical application.” - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/mopeap/mop0296a.htm#eap4133 - Spokane Government Librarian

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/01/17/winter-driving-snow-removal/#comment-2 chewey Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:49:14 +0000 http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/spokane_government/2008/01/17/winter-driving-snow-removal/#comment-2 I noticed that sometimes when it is too cold that sometimes they don,t put de icer down what exactly is the lowest temperature that they can lay this down? I noticed that sometimes when it is too cold that sometimes they don,t put de icer down what exactly is the lowest temperature that they can lay this down?

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