| Summary: | Facts at Your Fingertips Ward Bond, a native of Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, was part of the cast of seven of the movies designated by the American Film Institute in 1998 as the one hundred greatest American movies. He graduated from high school in Denver in 1922 and earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 1931, then began his career in film. FROM: Nationally Distinguished Nebraskans, p.166 -167. (F665.K735 2012) September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The purpose is to increase the public interest and support research to eradicate Pediatric Cancer, which is currently the primary cause of death by disease in children. FROM: 2018 Chase’s Calendar of Events, p. 435. (GT4803.C48 2017) Citizens of Iceland, the northernmost European country, have a global reputation for emphasizing conservation of the natural resources of their country. It is an extremely active geological area, with many geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes. FROM: Countries, Peoples, and Cultures: Western Europe p. 182. (D1053.W47 2015) The first career of Dr. Mehmet Oz was as a cardiothoracic surgeon. After a brief stint as professor of surgery at Columbia University in New York City, in 2004 he joined the staff of The Oprah Winfrey Show. On Oprah, he participated in over fifty-five shows as the medical expert and encouraged viewers to take responsibility for their personal health. In 2008, he appeared on the “100 Most Influential People” list generated by Time magazine, and in 2009 began as a talk show host on The Dr. Oz Show. FROM: The 2000s in America p.451-452. (E169.12.A178 2013 v.2) A report titled, “Women’s Coworking Spaces” predicts that the market for co-working spaces oriented towards women seems to be growing, with several providers expanding across the United States and into other countries. FROM: Working Co-working Spaces (March 4, 2019) Sage Business Researcher Database. All About Apps ASL App: Start learning to sign today with the ASL (American Sign Language) app. This easy, accessible, and fun tool, teaches conversational sign language with 1500+ signs and phrases specifically designed for learning the basics of American Sign Language. Videos with different signers teach users the alphabet, useful words, phrases and gestures. Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Grow It!: Share your garden and connect with others through the GrowIt! App. Share photos of your plants and ask the community for help identifying them. The GrowIt! Community is a valuable resource if you have just moved to a new area, or if you have that pest eating your tomatoes. See what the people around you are planting to get some inspiration. If you find a plant you like, tap on the information tab to find out how to grow it. The information tab tells you how big the plant can get, how often to water and feed it, and when it will bloom. GrowIt! teaches you how to properly prepare your soil for anything you plant, grow larger vegetables, and shows what you should or should not plant based on your location. Available from the App Store and Google Play. Stockpile: Stockpile offers a unique approach to buying and selling stocks. Users can buy fractional shares or accounts can be funded with a stock gift card starting at $5. There are no monthly fees and all trades are $.99. Users can choose from over 1,000 investment options. This app is especially exciting for parents looking to get kids interested in investing. Additionally, users can give egift cards, physical gift cards or bank transfers to fund an account. This is literally a gift that pays dividends and keeps on giving. Available through the App Store and Google Play. Nike Run Club: Anyone hoping to improve their running ability will find a lot of guidance here. This app features audio guided runs, customized coaching plans and a GPS. Along with community motivation, the Nike Run Club app is a great way to turn running into an effective and enjoyable form of fitness. This app is available on the App Store for iOS devices. It is also available for Android. SideChef: With a focus on classy meal ideas, SideChef aims to help newbies with meal preparations. Over 2,500 recipes are available with stepby-step instructions. Integrated timers and voice guidance means users can enjoy a handsfree experience while learning how to cook up some impressive dishes. Social features make it simple to share your experiences with others too. This app is available to users with Android devices 5.0 and up. Also available for Apple.
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