Imagine. See the vision of secure thriving communities across the globe. So many elements of this vision have been known for 20 years, 50 years and even millennia. So why haven't we made more progress? Sustainability is one of those words we often hear when talking about the future of our very own planet Earth…
Great Scott!
I love, love, LOVE Scottish bands. The Other James Kirk It's always terribly exciting to find a new song by an artist you love. It happened to me this past weekend! It was a song by an obscure Scottish group called Port Sulphur. As I was listening to the catchy song, I noticed it was…
Take a Bite out of Shark Awareness Day
Here at San Mateo County Libraries, we know that sharks have a bad reputation. While you can check out Jaws and other movies that portray sharks as bad, this week we are advocating for a different journey. We want you to discover how truly awesome sharks are! Below are some tips to help you celebrate…
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom…We’re Going to the Moon!
Co-author Theresa This July 21 marks the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing. The moment Astronaut Neil Armstrong placed his foot on the moon and recited the historic phrase “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind,” there was celebration in communities around the world. While this was a “space…
Seeing the World Through Different Colored Eyes Day
Celebration time for people (and animals) with heterochromia: "Different Colored Eyes Day" is July 12! David Bowie What article about different colored eyes would be complete without mentioning David Bowie? The famous musician wasn't born with heterochromia but developed it after a friend hit him in the eye during a tussle (they remained friends and…
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