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| January 2006 |
Coming of Age www.comingofage.org Coming of Age offers resources to people age 50+ and nonprofits providing 50+ volunteer opportunities in the five Philadelphia-area counties. The website provides information on volunteer and learning opportunities, life planning, working in retirement, caregiving, health information and much more. |
| February 2006 |
Ready www.ready.gov The Department of Homeland Security sponsors Ready.gov to encourage preparedness for national emergencies including: natural disasters and biological, chemical, radioactive, and nuclear attacks. Practical information, brochures, and links are provided for families, Spanish speakers, children, and businesses on this website. |
| March 2006 |
Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America. Andrew F. Smith, Editor in Chief. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. R641.3003 O98o Celebrate National Nutrition Month by learning all about food and drink in U.S. history. From airline food to the White House, this two volume illustrated guide will tell you everything you wanted to know from “soup to nuts.” The set provides extensive resources for more research including lists of food websites, museums, libraries, food organizations and even food festivals. |
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April 2006 |
Poetry Power During National Poetry Month Now that April’s here are you looking for the right words to get a date or curse the fates and the IRS? Maybe www.poets.org can help. This poetry portal is one of the services of the Academy Of American Poets and you’re invited to visit in honor of the 10th Anniversary of National Poetry Month. |
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May 2006 |
In honor of “Get Caught Reading Month”, we’d like to invite you to stop by and chat about favorite books and authors with the staff or to peruse sources like What Do I Read Next (R808.8 W555w) or Genreflecting (R 813.009 H511g) for new reading ideas. In case you want to line up your reading choices at 2:30 AM, may we suggest visiting Novelist, Novelist K-8, Reading Rants! , Fiction-L, our staff’s electronic booklists, and more by clicking on Recommended Reading here? |
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June 2006 |
Family Health and Wellness http://www.pamedsoc.org/fhwtemplate.cfm?Section=Family_Health_and_Wellness1 Search this new online resource provided by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to become a better informed patient. Read about critical health issues of interest to residents of the Commonwealth, link to related sites, print forms, use interactive assessments and calculators, and locate a doctor. |
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July 2006 |
Keep America Beautiful http://www.kab.org/ Visit the website of this national nonprofit organization to find practical advice for litter prevention, recycling, and creating public green spaces. Resources for educators and community improvement volunteer ideas for kids, teens, local government, and businesses are also included. |
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August 2006 |
Zillow.com http://www.zillow.com Search here to find residential property valuations across the country and to view aerial photos of homes in selected areas. This expanding database also includes an online tool for adjusting market values, a financing section, and a real-estate glossary. |
