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Book lovers around the world are joining the “Little Library Movement.” While public libraries allow us to share information and stories within our community, “little libraries” create a new sense of wonder and an intimate reading experience in this digital age. Recently, budget cuts have been threatening our public libraries. Many people mistakenly consider them as…
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Are we as Americans doing everything we can to protect our children? A chilling new study suggests that, when it comes to school safety, we are not. There is a rising epidemic of school shootings and we must teach our children how to deal with this situation. According to the organization Everytown for Gun Safety,…
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Geocaching comes from the terms “geo” (Earth) and “cache” (store away). It’s a sport that tests its participants physically and mentally while building a community for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. What is Geocaching? In May of 2000, the government removed selective availability on GPS technology, making it possible for the public to more accurately pinpoint…
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Making a difference for the environment doesn’t have to be time-consuming. The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) annual event known as Earth Hour proves that you can help our planet within just 60 minutes. What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour was organized by the Australian branch of the WWF. The event began with just one city,…
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Do you remember having a pen pal in elementary school? Having one was once a popular pastime. With the growing popularity of Facebook and Skype, the popularity of pen pal programs seems to be dying out. But, that’s not necessarily true. In the past, these programs gave millions of people the opportunity to practice their…
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A few years ago some considered corporate social responsibility a hot trend that was far less than a profitable. Luckily, a recent study on responsible shopping shows that nearly half of global consumers are likely to pay extra for products and services if the company gives back to society. Global consumers concerned about making social…
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Despite the weak job market, there is one field that continues to be in-demand: environmental jobs. Getting paid to save the world has never been easier with this green jobs. More companies are “going green,” creating niche job opportunities. According to research from the White House, other occupations will only grow 14 percent between 2000-…
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In West Yorkshire, England there is a quaint town called Todmorden. A few years ago they started a program called Incredible Edible with a unique mission. They plan to be a self-sufficient town, growing their fruits and vegetables, as well as keeping their own livestock, by 2018. Incredible Edible was co-founded by Mary Clear and…
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With free information online and the rising popularity of e-books, many people question the significance of community libraries. Unfortunately, they’re overlooking the importance of library services in our communities. Community libraries have been a great source of information since 1833 when our nation’s first tax-supported public library was founded in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Today, the…
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Seattle, Washington is reported to be one of the top ten green cities in the United States. And, it seems now that Seattle is taking their eco-friendly initiative a step further by planting the largest urban food forest on public land in the U.S. Just a few miles from downtown Seattle there’s a diverse neighborhood…
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