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Statue of Liberty Anniversary

10/28/2024
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The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on this day in 1886, upon Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor.  100 years later, in anticipation of her anniversary, the American industrial trades and the French artisans came together to restore Lady Liberty's shine.    They raised hundreds of millions of dollars over four years.  Teams went up and took apart her icon torch.   Workers welded, sanded, and restored the metal that had been exposed to saltwater damage for a century.  Along the way, workers explored the relationship between their two countries, the gift-giving of one culture, and the symbolism of another one.
 
In 1986, her shiny new visage was unveiled.

 

 

 

 

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Eat a Veggie!

10/15/2024
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Make a point to eat less meat this month. Don't knock it 'til you try it! Make the yummiest (and prettiest) vegetarian meal you can find, and use #VegetarianMonth to post it on social media.

 

Cover ArtThe Science of Vegetarian Diet by Michael M. Sisson; Mark Greger

ISBN: 9781646159406
The world demand for meat-free products has increased by 987% in 2017. This amazing rise shows people are starting to be more aware of the importance of a healthy life. We know meat is delicious, but did you ever stop to think about what it does to your health? Not to mention the meat industry that tortures animals every day. We should learn how to live a more sustainable life, by eating healthy which keeps our body running like a smooth machine. Are you curious to find the benefits of vegetarianism? Here are a few reasons why so many are becoming vegetarian: It offers a healthy variety of legumes, vegetables and fruits that improves your overall well being; It's the best diet to lose weight while feeling energized; Improves metabolism and reduces the risk of stroke, diabetes, and obesity; It's a sustainable diet, with variety and solutions to replace meat and fish. 8 million human lives could be saved by 2050 if the entire population went vegetarian. 
 
 
 

Cover ArtCool Meat-Free Recipes by Nancy Tuminelly

ISBN: 9781617835827
The Cool Recipes for Your Health series gives young readers the tools to make healthy, tasty--and safe--dishes for anybody, anytime. This book has kid-tested, easy meat-free recipes, perfect for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Basic baking techniques, tools, and ingredients are illustrated so kids can quickly prepare each recipe, such as Breakfast Bars and Sloppy Joes. Let kids leap into cooking--and love it!

 

Cover ArtGoing Vegetarian by Dana Meachen Rau; Timothy J. Griffin (Contribution by); Mari Schuh (Consultant Editor)

ISBN: 9780756545222
Vegetarian food is good for you and for the planet. But if you're thinking of revolutionizing your diet, you need to get the facts first. Learn about the benefits and challenges of a diet that does not include red meat, poultry, or fish. Helpful tips, delicious vegetarian recipes, and how tos will make the switch so much easier. Want to change the world? Now you can, one plate at a time.
 
 
 
 

Cover ArtPlants vs. Meats by Meredith Sayles Hughes

ISBN: 9781467780117
No one can live without food, but what you eat is a personal decision. Today many people are examining nutritional advice and choosing to eat more vegetables and fruits and less meat. But is all meat bad for you? What does the science say? People also make food choices for ethical and religious reasons. Some vegetarians and vegans avoid meat because they believe killing animals is wrong. Other people shun meat from factory farms. Recently, more people are seeking out foods grown locally and organically. What do you choose to eat and why? This book will help you make decisions to support your values.
 
 

Cover ArtVegetarian Cooking Around the World by Alison Behnke (Compiled by)

ISBN: 9780822541301
Includes recipes for meatless soups, salads, main dishes, and side dishes, expanded material on healthy and low-fat cooking and vegetarian nutrition, and an expanded cultural section on holidays and festivals.
 
 
 
 
 

Cover ArtThe Forest Feast for Kids by Erin Gleeson

ISBN: 9781419718861
The Forest Feast for Kids includes the most kid-friendly favorites from The Forest Feast, along with 20 new recipes, plus ideas for kids' parties and easy-to-follow instructions on techniques, measurements, and other helpful kitchen aides. The first children's cookbook from New York Times bestselling author and popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast for Kids, serves up kid-friendly vegetarian recipes that are quick, easy, and fun to make. This cookbook showcases the rustic simplicity of the fare through vibrant colorful photography of Gleeson's beautiful home in the woods and of children cooking the dishes themselves. Each meal is simple and full of fresh and lively flavors that will appeal to kids. 

 

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10/03/2024
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Breast Cancer will affect around 1 in 4 women in their lifetimes.  In 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer.  Here are a few library articles for people navigating the trail of breast cancer in their lives.

LaTonia Taliaferro-Smith, PhD, a researcher at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, pictured October 15, 2012, is working hard in finding a cure for cancer. Eight women in her husband's family have been diagnosed with breast cancer. She specializes on triple negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects black women and Latino women.

“You Have Breast Cancer”   How can the four words every woman dreads mean something different each time they're spoken? Four brave survivors share why breast cancer and its treatment are now more personal--and personalized--than ever before.

 

 

Pictured: LaTonia Taliaferro-Smith, PhD, a researcher at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, is working hard in finding a cure for cancer in 2012. Eight women in her husband's family have been diagnosed with breast cancer. She specializes on triple negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects black women and Latino women.

 

 

Breast cancer survivor Marisa Gefen, right, shares a moment with her daughter, Estella Gefen, 5, prior to the Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Reach & Raise massive yoga event on the Philadelphia Art Museum's steps on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Breast Cancer: A Family Affair  While breast cancer can strike young women--one in 227 thirtysomethings will develop it--there's no denying the risk increases substantially as you get older. Figuring out what form, exactly, that vigilance should take can be particularly difficult for those who've watched their mothers battle the illness. Do you make over your lifestyle, start mammograms early, or even submit to prophylactic surgery?  Meet three women who changed their lives as a result of their mothers' breast cancer diagnoses--and find out how their experiences can help you protect your health.

 

Pictured: Breast cancer survivor Marisa Gefen, right, shares a moment with her daughter, Estella Gefen, 5, prior to the Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Reach & Raise massive yoga event on the Philadelphia Art Museum's steps on Sunday, May 19, 2019. 

 

 

Men with Breast Cancer Fare Worse  Researchers say male breast cancer rates rose from 8.6 cases per 1 million in the 1970s to 10.8 cases per million in the 1990s. But the increase was much smaller than that for women, who had a 52 percent increase.  Consistent with past analyses, the study also found that male breast cancer patients were older when diagnosed and more likely to have advanced disease.

 

 

 

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