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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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Are your frequent walks to the kitchen while working from home not satisfactory? In this article you can find some links to check out if you are looking to diversify your meals or pick up cooking or baking as a new hobby. If you are new to cooking, try watching YouTube videos to learn basic skills.
You probably already have most of the ingredients needed for bread. Here is a link to 15 different types of bread you can try making.
Here are recipes for some famous foods that have been released. Highlights include Disney’s Dole Whip and churro bites recipes.
Recipes with 5 ingredients or less can be found at this USA Today link.
Allrecipes.com has a page specifically devoted to Quarantine Cooking. These recipes are based on foods you might already have in your freezer or cupboard.
Cooking can be fun and maybe this is the time to spend more hours in the kitchen or learn new skills!
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