Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food, brought his cri de coeur against High Fructose Corn Syrup and other "edible foodlike substances" to Minnesota Public Radio's "Midmorning" program today. His book, which rails against processed foods, has been boiled down to seven words ("Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."), but there's a lot … Continue reading What’s On Your Plate Today?
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Snoopers Beware
Canadians seem mildly obsessed with what their fellow citizens are reading--at least to judge from their blogs. I've already discussed Seen Reading wherein Torontonian Julie Wilson posts brief, poetic descriptions of folks she sees in her daily life along with what they're reading, and even an excerpt from the book. Now I've learned of another … Continue reading Snoopers Beware
Raise Your Hand, Please
Voting is now open in Florida's Ask A Librarian video contest. High school students from around the Sunshine State submitted videos (via YouTube) to promote the AAL program, which lets users chat live with a reference librarian to get their questions answered. The videos are quirky and charming.See the five finalists and choose your favorite … Continue reading Raise Your Hand, Please
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