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Earlier in the week, we shared some resources to get connected with your local eLibrary, but did you know you can find podcasts for free online, too? While apps like Spotify and Apple Music make it easy to search for podcasts, all podcasts are available online for free. Plus, by now, there is a podcast on almost every topic. Such genres are news, educational, comedy, true crime, business, sports, celebrities, video games, lifestyle, health, and more. There are podcasts suited to all ages and they provide a great alternative to watching videos or television.
Some podcasts we enjoy are:
- Ted (including TED Talks Daily, TED Radio Hour, & WorkLife with Adam Grant)- https://www.ted.com/podcasts
- NPR Podcasts (like How I Built This, Up First, & Hidden Brain) - https://www.npr.org/podcasts/
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A good book can provide entertainment and comfort as we continue to shelter-at-home. Although all local libraries are closed, you can still access books and resources online. There are two library systems in San Diego. Check them out below!
San Diego Public Libraries
Luckily, you can get a library card online. Follow this link to apply. Having a library card gives you access to the eLibrary with The Cloud Library, which has thousands of books available online, and RB Digital for audiobooks, among several other services.
San Diego County Libraries
San Diego County Libraries (SDCL) also have a vast online system. You can apply for a SDCL library card here. Their eLibrary consists of kids resources, access to thousands of books at Overdrive, internet resources, news, encyclopedias, and more. SDCL also offers a helpful resource guide: https://www.sdcl.org/covid19-resources.html.
Once you have a library card, the Libby app is an easy way to connect to your library to see what is available.
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It’s already May! Here are some highlights from the week.
- Bioluminescence is lighting up our coasts - Read how it works here
- Good news on the grocery front for Calfresh recipients - EBT can be used online at Walmart and Amazon & There is a new partnership with farmers to deliver fresh food boxes to families
- A local Navy Veteran celebrated his 100th birthday and received a special parade – Watch here
- A San Diego company has switched from making sunglasses to tens of thousands goggles – Read about it here
More good news can be found at the Good News Network, Upworthy, and Good News from Today.
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An unforeseen consequence of normalization of marijuana use is that adolescents and adults of childbearing age are increasingly engaged in a practice of Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabinoid (SAC) use, or co-ingestion. A recent U.S. hospital-based assessment revealed that at the time of birth, about 22% of assessed umbilical cords were positive for marijuana.
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As we continue to practice physical distancing, we can take this time to be productive by learning a new skill or enhancing skills we already have. This could include:
Learning Microsoft 365
Learning a language
- Duolingo – online or mobile
- Babbel is offering 3 free months for students
- News In Slow
Improving your typing skills
Taking a college course or learn almost anything online
Remember, learning can be fun, too. If the above topics seem too dense, there are options to learn a large variety of subjects. There is even a Dog Emotion and Cognition course on Coursera!
Happy learning!
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