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<title><![CDATA[Springfield-Greene County Health & Wellness Research]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Your guide to health and wellness research.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The DSM-5]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The newest edition of the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is scheduled to be released on May 22nd.&nbsp; This article gives a short overview of the manual and some of the potential changes from previous editions.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2304]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 May 2013 15:55:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Autism Resources]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, we have compiled a list of helpful online and Library&nbsp;resources focused on learning about&nbsp;Autism Spectrum Disorders.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2225]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:32:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthy Heart Resources]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;February is American Heart Month.&nbsp; We have compiled some books and online resources to help keep your heart healthy.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2187]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:57:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Seasonal Influenza]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[October marks the beginning of flu season. Get answers to your questions and find out where to get vaccinated.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2049]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:08:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthy Aging Resources]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping active and staying healthy is very important for older adults.&nbsp; In honor of National Healthy Aging Month, we have created a list of helpful resources to keep older adults informed about the best ways to stay healthy during aging.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2023]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:50:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Back-to-School Immunizations]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With the new school year starting, it's important to make sure your children are up to date on their immunizations.&nbsp; This article will help you find information on required immunizations and vaccinations to keep you and your children healthy.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1988]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:45:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Learning About Your Medications]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses resources available for finding information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and alternative treatments.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1854]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:55:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Affordable Care Act]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010.&nbsp; This article covers information on some of the key provisions and issues associated with the&nbsp;implemention of this act.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1624]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:31:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[October is National&nbsp;Breast Cancer Awareness Month.&nbsp; This article will guide you towards a variety of resources available relating to breast cancer and ways you can help.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1590]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:04:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vaccines and Immunization Information]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This article will help direct users to resources associated with immunization and vaccination safety.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1550]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:07:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Talk To Your Doctor]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Proper communication between you and your medical provider is a crucial part of keeping yourself healthy.&nbsp; This article will give you some tips, tricks and resources to help improve your &quot;doctor talking&quot; skills.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1520]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:46:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Remember to Keep a Family Medical History]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[New research indicates the importance of continually updating&nbsp;your family medical history.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1480]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:39:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Choose My Plate]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[New federal nutritional guidelines stress healthy foods in healthy amounts.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1423]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:15:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization recently concluded that wireless phone use may carry an increased risk for brain cancer. How serious is this threat and what does it mean for five-billion cell phone users worldwide?]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1429]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:18:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Joplin Tornado Relief Efforts]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;May 22 a tornado hit Joplin, Mo., causing immeasurable damage to homes and businesses.&nbsp;Residents had a mere 20-minute warning to find shelter before the storms hit.&nbsp;At time of publication, the death toll sits at&nbsp;122 as citizens of Joplin sort through the wreckage.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1406]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 May 2011 11:02:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Harmful Health Effects Of Smoking ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On April 5 voters approved the Springfield Smokefree Air Act of 2011. Learn more about the harmful health effects of smoking and find resources to quit. <br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1360]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:31:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Health & Wellness Resource Center]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Do you need an authoritative medical resource but can't get to the Library? You can access up-to-date and reliable health information from the Library's website.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1347]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:24:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Health]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Smartphones and related technology&nbsp;help bring&nbsp;more, better, and faster medical care&nbsp;to vulnerable populations around the world.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1199]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:46:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ban on Drop-Side Cribs]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On December 15, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced new federal crib standards that will stop the sale, manufacture, resale, and distribution of drop-side cribs.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1209]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:52:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Patient-Centered Care Task Force Forming]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Ozarks' ethnic makeup is growing more diverse, and health care providers need to understand cultural differences to best serve patients and coworkers. Volunteers are sought through December 31 to serve on a task force to help health care organizations prepare for the future.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1191]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:57:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Early detection can slow the disease's onset and greatly&nbsp;improve quality of life, both for patients and their loved ones.&nbsp; Take some time this November to arm yourself with knowledge.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1156]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:17:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[National Breast Cancer Awareness Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.&nbsp; Consider adding some pink to your wardrobe and some&nbsp;proactive measures&nbsp;to your routine.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1085]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Health Commission]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In its first report to the community, a new Springfield-Greene County nonprofit called The Health Commission outlined numerous challenges facing medically underserved residents, by the health care systems and medical providers.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1067]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Area Health Access]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Working toward comprehensive local health care.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=481]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Electronic Medical Records]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Plans are completed&nbsp;for a statewide health information exchange that would use electronic medical records to make patient information easily accessible to multiple healthcare professionals over a secure network.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1038]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Early Family Bonds Lead to Better Health]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Close personal relationships, such as that between mother and child, may provide long-term&nbsp;physical as well as emotional health benefits, according to&nbsp;recent studies.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=939]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shop Local, Eat Local]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Greene County citizens are rapidly becoming &quot;locavores&quot; -- those&nbsp;who seek out goods produced within a 100-mile radius of their hometown. When you live somewhere as bountiful as the Ozarks, it's easy to find local produce and meat if you know where to look.&nbsp;]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=879]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 May 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Poison Ivy: An Itchy Situation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Warm weather means more time outside soaking up the sun and tidying up our yards. It also means more exposure to poison ivy. Learn how to maximize your outdoor fun while minimizing your poison ivy risk.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=887]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crisis in Haiti: What You Can Do To Help]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On January 12th, an earthquake with a magnitude of&nbsp;7.0 rocked the small nation of Haiti, forever changing the structure of their country and their population.&nbsp; In the aftermath,&nbsp;individuals and organizations&nbsp;from all over the world&nbsp;are pitching in to do what they can to aid this devastated area.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=690]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Forget the Fads: Make Health Resolutions that Stick in 2010]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Every year it's the same old song and dance - you'll resolve to &quot;lose weight&quot; and &quot;be healthy,&quot; and by February, you'll be on the couch wearing sweatpants and eating bonbons.&nbsp; Instead of making vague, unrealistic goals, resolve this year to take charge of your personal health and inform yourself.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=653]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Holiday Snacking Without (too much of) the Guilt]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Just can't say no to those holiday party munchies?&nbsp; Here are a few hints to help you make the healthiest choices from&nbsp;all the tempting offerings on the table.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=632]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[H1N1 Vaccine Recall]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There are no safety concerns associated with&nbsp;a recent recall&nbsp;of H1N1 pediatric vaccines, the CDC reports.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=635]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthcare Blue Book]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[How much should that medical procedure cost? Ask the Healthcare Blue Book.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=598]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are we born to be Santa's helpers?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Recent studies have shown that doing nice things for others can benefit not only the receiver, but also the helper.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=611]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Mammogram Advice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A recent report from the United States Preventative Service Task Force contradicts years of thinking about breast cancer prevention]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=577]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Time to Talk Turkey]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Butterball<sup><font size="2">&reg;</font></sup> Turkey Talk-Line is open annually in November and December.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=554]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Comparing World Health Plans]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[NPR compares health plans offered by governments similar to the United States.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=555]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Football and Brain Health]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A new study indicates a higher rate of dementia in former N.F.L. players.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=536]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Halloween Safety Tips]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A few tips to help you and your little ghouls enjoy a safe Halloween.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=516]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Flu Season]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It's flu season in the Ozarks. Stay informed on area flu information and learn prevention tips.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=430]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Uninsured and Underinsured Missouri]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Working without a health-care net.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=475]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Care Reform]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Making sense of the complexities of health care reform can be frustrating.&nbsp; Here, we've tried to break it down to the basics for you.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=429]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Van K. Smith Community Health Library]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Community Health Library, sponsored by St. John's Health System, is devoted to providing accurate health-related inforation to assist patients, family members and members of the community in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=435]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Pet Care Tips]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Summertime in the Ozarks is fun for both people and pets, even as temperatures soar. Find tips for caring for those furry family members in the fierce summer heat. 



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<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=389]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bicycling in the Ozarks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Admit it. You've got one. Somewhere in the back of your garage it sits, probably covered in dirt and surrounded by your recyclables. Like a long forgotten friend, it calls to you: <i>Sure is nice out! We should go for a ride. </i>You slam the door and head for the couch.<br />
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Time to stop ignoring the call!&nbsp; Dust off your&nbsp;bicycle and go for a spin.&nbsp; Whether for fun or transportation, there are lots of ways to&nbsp;bike the Ozarks!<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=330]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Teen Dating Violence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A new report released in March gives Missouri, along with ten other states, a failing grade in providing legal resources to protect teens from dating violence.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=323]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 May 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Eating Down the Fridge]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a way to save money and reduce waste? Consider skipping your usual trip to the grocery store for a week &ndash; or more &ndash; and eat what you already have on hand. Save dollars at the store and save food that might have been wasted.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=293]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Designed to protect children from exposure to lead and phthalates, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) has met with some debate.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=284]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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