O’Neill Library

Hi, I’m the Answer Wall! I’ve been perched in the O’Neill Library lobby at Boston College since February 2017, except for a year in 2020 when I went fully online. Ask me a question by posting a post-it on me in O’Neill Library. I’ll answer within a day on weekdays. I snooze on the weekends, because answering questions is hard work!

How much longer until Hillary Clinton is prosecuted?

How much longer until Hillary Clinton is prosecuted?
How much longer until Hillary Clinton is prosecuted?

There are currently no plans by the Department of Justice to prosecute Hillary Clinton. However, this might change in the future if evidence emerges that warrants prosecution. But keep in mind she’s already been investigated several times at great expense, resulting in no evidence warranting prosecution.

Where to find the meaning of life?

Where to find the meaning of life?
Where to find the meaning of life?

There are a lot of different ideas on this. What I can say is similar to what I’ve said before and still believe: I find meaning in being supportive because I’m a wall. Where you find meaning might change throughout your life. Ask yourself the Father Himes questions: What am I good at? What brings me joy? Who does the world need me to be?

How do I control myself?

How do I control myself?
How do I control myself?

I recommend box breathing! It helps lower blood pressure and increase mindfullness so you can be less stressed and make good choices.

Breathe in 4 seconds. Hold it 4 seconds. Breathe out 4 seconds. Hold it 4 seconds. Repeat this pattern until you feel under control and calm.

Where to Turkeys sleep? :)

Where to Turkeys sleep?
Where to Turkeys sleep? 🙂

Turkeys sleep in trees! Turkeys can only fly short distances, so they spend most of their time on the ground, but fly the short distance up to a branch to roost. During nesting a brooding, hens will build a shallow nest out of a depression in the ground. Here is where she will lay her eggs. Once she has laid all her eggs, usually 9 to 13 eggs with 1 egg laid daily, the hen will incubate the eggs for up to 28 days, putting herself in danger by staying on the ground with the eggs the entire time.

Recommendations for good fantasy romance books please?

Recommendations for good fantasy romance books please?
Recommendations for good fantasy romance books please?

Romantasy is one of my favorites. Keep in mind, stand alone books in this genre are harder to come by. Throne of Glass is an 8 book series by Sarah J Maas we have digitally (bit.ly/bcl-throne-of-glass). The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon is a long, satisfying duology with a bonus novella coming out later this year (bit.ly/bcl-priory-of-the-orange-tree). The Hedgewitch of Foxhall by Anna Bright is a stand alone we have digitally (bit.ly/bcl-hedgewitch-of-foxhall). Don’t forget the BPL has a much more when it comes to this genre. Authors to peruse: Jennifer Armentrout, Holly Black, Saara El-Arifi, Scarlett St. Clair, Naomi Novik, S. A. Chakraborty. Carissa Broadbent.

Read this and share your thoughts on H2O. tgdtheory.fi/public-html/articles/Emoto.pdf (paper title = The experiments of Masaru Emoto with emotional imprinting of water)

Read this and share your thoughts on H2O. tgdtheory.fi/public-html/articles/Emoto.pdf (paper title = The experiments of Masaru Emoto with emotional imprinting of water)
Read this and share your thoughts on H2O. tgdtheory.fi/public_html/articles/Emoto.pdf (paper title = The experiments of Masaru Emoto with emotional imprinting of water)

I don’t claim to understand topological geometrodynamics (TGD) theory, but I do know some basics about scientific method, which includes the maxim “extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” M. Pitkänen doesn’t provide extraordinary evidence to support Masaru Emoto’s contentions that his emotions affected water crystallization or rice fermentation.

Is it wrong to

Is it wrong to
Is it wrong to

Unfortunately, I can’t answer without more details but what I will say from observation is that if your question involves breaking the law, it’s probably wrong.

How many people regret their life choices at BC?

How many people regret their life choices at BC?
How many people regret their life choices at BC?

Mistakes happen and are part of growing up and discovering who you are. The most thing is that you shouldn’t have to make big decisions alone. BC has several resources available to help you, such as the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career), Center for Student Wellness (bit.ly/BCStudentWell), or the Academic Advising Center (bit.ly/BC-academic-advising). If you need help finding other resources, I recommend talking to one of our friendly library staff at O’Neill or one of our other libraries (library.bc.edu)

The Song of Achilles – read dat –>

The Song of Achilles - read dat -->
The Song of Achilles – read dat –>

I’m told by my assistants that this is another excellent novel by Madeline Miller! And if you’re interested you can find it on the 4th floor of O’Neill (look for the call number PS3613 .I5445 S65 2012)!