Fun Distraction: Voice Actor

Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post on voice actingEver consider being a voice actor? When Greg Cipes was 20 years old he moved to LA and went to an audition for a voice actor role. 3 months later he was asked to do the voice of Beast Boy in Teen Titians and has now been in over 1500 cartoon episodes including Teen Titians, Duck Tales, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as Michelangelo), and more.

Here is a video about Greg Cipes and his story on Great Big Story on YouTube …
https://youtu.be/PFEZSdtfgpE

Also check out …
Greg Cipes:
FB – https://www.facebook.com/gregcipes/
Insta – https://www.instagram.com/gregcipes/
Great Big Story YouTube Channel:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajXeitgFL-rb5-gXI-aG8Q

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Ebook Central Offline on June 26th

On June 26, 2021, Ebook Central will be offline and all Ebook Central holdings will be unavailable to users for approximately eight (8) hours for a scheduled maintenance. This extended maintenance time is due to significant changes being made to position the Ebook Central platform for continued growth and improved scalability.

Fun Distraction Fake Food Artists

Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post on Fake Food Artists and Food Stylists

Did you know that you can be a Fake Food Artist or a Food Stylist for your job? And if you are good at it, you can make a lot of money!!! $$$

Check out what what these professions entail in videos from INSIDER …

Fake Food Artist: “How Realistic Fake Foods Are Made For TV And Movies” https://youtu.be/eemkTcS0zsM
Food Stylist: “How Food Commercials Are Made”                 https://youtu.be/d7iSFl5cp84

FUN FACT: Food Stylist and Visual Engineers who work with food in filming commercials use a LOT of robots!

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Fun Distraction: Cats & Dominoes

Cats and Dominoes

These cats are so fun to watch interacting with elaborate domino chains and ping pong ball trick shots. As the dominoes fall the cats help progress the chains along but batting, eating, and playing along with the dominoes. Ping Pong balls are also no match for this furry duo … they get the ball in the cup every time! All provided on YouTube by Cat Navi Desk.

Cats and Domino
https://youtu.be/7Nn7NZI_LN4

Cats and Ping Ping Trick Shots
https://youtu.be/2CzH-iiGfgI

More from Cat Navi Desk on …
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cat_navi_desk

YouTube – https://youtube.com/c/CatNaviDesk

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Fun Distraction: The Linda Lindas

Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post on The Linda Lindas

California based punk rock band The Linda Lindas are half Asian and half Latinx … two sisters, a cousin, and their close friend; Mila (10), Eloise (13), Lucia (14), and Bela (16). In May, they played a concert at the Los Angeles Public Library and the video went viral. Since then they have been signed to a record label and performed on TV with Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Check out their LAPL performance and interview …
https://youtu.be/3msSlr4PkDE

Read the Variety article about The Linda Lindas …
https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2021/music/news/linda-lindas-racist-sexist-boy-lapl-1234978285/amp/

Also find The Linda Linda’s on …
Online – https://thelindalindas.wixsite.com/rock/about
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/TheLindaLindas
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_linda_lindas

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Fun Distraction: Dr. Sammy the Entomologist

Image advertising the Library’s FUN Distractions series post on cicadas with Dr. Sammy the Entomologist

Ever wonder why cicadas are SOOOO loud?
Entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey (aka “Dr. Sammy”) explains why it is so important for cicadas to gather in large groups and make lots of noise!

Watch this video with Dr. Sammy from Wired- https://youtu.be/9Zlq82muQkU

Also check out Dr. Sammy on …
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/samuel.ramsey.33
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drsammygrams/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/drsammytweets
Online – https://www.drsammy.online/

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Fun Distraction: Word Genius

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Q. Are you a Logophile? / LAW-guh-fahyl / 1. Lover of words.

Word Genius will give you a new word each day with pronunciations, definitions, and use in sentences. You can also sign up for a daily email that will bring the word of the day straight to your inbox! Word Genius also provides quizzes and games to test your vocabulary knowledge.

Visit: https://www.wordgenius.com/

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Authentication Software (EZProxy) Upgrade on 6/9

Access to Library electronic resources and ILLiad may be unavailable while our authentication software (EZProxy) is upgraded to the most current version on June 9th from 6am to 8am.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions or concerns please contact The Help Center (THC) at 607-753-2500.

You can always check the status of any service at https://cortland.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2298/…