Fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa

The African continent is still struggling with the spread of HIV/AIDS. If you would like to read more about this tragic disease and some of the things being done to educate and empower people to fight its spread, then please read on. While the subject can be a bit overwhelming, and even depressing, there are books that offer hope and show us ways we too can get involved or be inspired to help stop this disease.

Warrior princess: fighting for life with courage and hope by Princess Kasune Zulu. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2009. Library shelf location: 921 Zulu

This is more than just a biography about the spiritual journey of an HIV-positive woman from Zambia. While her life story is both heartbreaking and triumphant, this book is a passionate plea for understanding and a call to the people of the world to take a stand against poverty, which the author believes is the main force behind the spread of the disease.

28: stories of AIDS in Africa by Stephanie Nolen. New York: Walker & Co., 2007. Library shelf location: 614.5993 NOL

The author traveled across the African continent and here tells the stories of 28 people affected by the virus. Each of the 28 people stands for 1 million people in Africa, since the AIDS organization, UNAIDS, estimates that 28 million people in Africa are infected with the HIV virus. This book puts human faces and stories to the enormity of the virus on the African continent.

The invisible cure: why we are losing the fight against AIDS in Africa by Helen Epstein. New York: Picador, 2008. Library shelf location: 616.9792 EPS

The author is a molecular biologist and health expert who has worked on a vaccine for AIDS. She has conducted much of her research in Uganda. This is a well-written account of what she learned about HIV/AIDS, both medically and socially, as it pertains to the people of Uganda. She shares what we could have done differently in our fight of the disease and how we might be able to slow its spread.

Take your best shot: do something bigger than yourself by Austin Gutwein. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2009. Library shelf location: 261.8321 GUT

This is a Christian-themed young adult book about how a nine year old boy felt inspired to reach out and make a difference in the lives of Africa's AIDS orphans. With a strong faith in God and some help from his parents, he started a program named "Hoops for Hope" to support AIDS orphans, and this is the story.

How to get your kids to eat healthy!

With the statistics for childhood obesity indicating that the percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, any help that parents can get in setting up healthy eating habits for their children could not come too soon.




According to a report released in 2009 that was based on 2007 data from the National Survey of Children's Health, from the Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1 out of very 3 children in the United States is either obese or overweight, and that figure increases for African-American and Hispanic children.




Many kids are spending less time exercising and more time in front of the TV, computer, or video-game console. And today's busy families have fewer free moments to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals. From fast food to electronics, quick and easy is the reality for many people in the new millennium.




Preventing kids from becoming overweight means adapting the way your family eats and exercises, and how you spend time together. Helping kids lead healthy lifestyles begins with parents who lead by example.




Hopefully the books listed below will offer some suggestions to those who may be having trouble getting your kids to eat healthy.







Food fights: winning the nutritional challenges of parenthood armed with insight, humor, and a bottle of ketchup.





By Jana, Laura A. (Washington, D.C.: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2007.) 649.3 Jan



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Just two more bites! : helping picky eaters say "yes" to food.



By Piette, Linda D. (New York: Three Rivers Press, 2006.) 649.3 Pie







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What should I feed my kids? : how to keep your children healthy by teaching them to eat right.



By Julien, Ronnie Litz. (New Jersey: New Page Books, 2006.) 613.2083 Jul




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Winning the food fight : how to introduce variety into your child's diet.


By Rigal, Natalie. (Rochester, VT.": Healing Arts Press, 2006.) 649.3 Rig


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Value Line -- Online at Beaverton Library

We now have Value Line online at the Beaverton City Library!

Yes you may be asking "Didn't Beaverton have it once before? And then it went back to only paper?"

Yes, the answer is that we used to have it online and then we stopped. But now we have it again!
You still have to come in to use it, but the quality of the print outs are better than the photocopies, and, it's helpful if more than one person wants to use it now we can accommodate more than one user.

So, welcome back online Value line users!

Oregon Association of Nurseries

The Oregon Association of Nurseries publishes an annual Directory and Buyers Guide. For anyone looking for that special plant or needing nursery-related services and supplies, this directory is your key. With over 34,000 separate listings of plants, products and services, this book indicates whether the company deals as a wholesaler and/or retailer. The plant offerings are grouped into categories with alphabetical listings by botanical name. Codes are then given as to the form that you need such as liner, bare root, seedling, B&B, container or cutting. The growers are listed under the specific plant and detailed contact information can be found in the Membership listings in the front of the directory. The services and supplies section lists consulting, erosion control, landscape services, containers, fertilizer and any other item that would be of interest in the nursery trade. A copy of this directory is located in our Reference Collection under the call number 631.52 ORE. It is also available on the OAN website.

Travel to and from Canada for U.S. citizens

Planning a vacation to Canada or perhaps a business trip? Maybe you're fortunate enough to be going to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia? You might want to check out this site that tells you what you need to travel to Canada (and Mexico too!) and what you need to get back into the United States. The site is http://www.getyouhome.gov/ . This is a government site that tells you the documents you need for travel between the United States and either Canada or Mexico. It's good to know before you go for that peace of mind feeling! We hope you have a good and safe trip!

New Travel Books

Headed to the Winter Olympics, Seattle or California? Check out these new travel books.


Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria 2010
Just in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games this book has all the details you need to plan your trip to the games in Vancouver and Whistler, from buying tickets, to finding accommodations.





Frommer's Seattle 2010

Features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. The author has combed the city looking for the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife spots, and has created detailed walking tours to take you through some of the city's most famous neighborhoods.




Frommer's Los Angeles 2010

Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout. Exact prices, directions, opening hours, and other practical information. Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants, plus sights, shopping and nightlife. Internaries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas. Insider tips from local experts.




Hidden San Franciso & Northern California

Combining unique travel choices, outdoor adventures, and little-known locales into guides where vacations meet adventures. This book offers readers the comfort of detailed maps, Internet information, author picks, suggested interaries, and walking and ddriving tours.

Beaverton Population 1958-2008

Hello
This is one of those things that seems like it would be easy to find, but it is not, so here it is, for your convenience.

Beaverton Population estimates are special statistics from the Portland State University Population Research Center (PSU PRC). They estimate population of Oregon Counties and Incorporated Cities between Census years --the in-between years, because Census is only tabulated once every 10 years. This year, the US Census will be doing 2010 Census, which if tabulated thoroughly, will really help communities.

In the wayback machine, we thank PSU PRC for the following data:

Beaverton
1958 4,500
1959 5,030
1960 5,937
1961 6,449
1962 8,623
1963 9,421
1964 10,512
1965 11,400
1966 12,300
1967 12,800
1968 16,350
1969 18,100
1970 18,577
1971 19,580
1972 20,200
1973 21,460
1974 22,100
1975 22,150
1976 23,300
1977 no figures available
1978 26,600
1979 28,100
1980 30,900
1981 32,890
1982 33,640
1983 33,050
1984 33,450
1985 33,950
1986 35,025
1987 36,235
1988 40,515
1989 44,265
1990 53,500
1991 57,290
1992 58,785
1993 60,000
1994 61,085
1995 61,720
1996 63,145
1997 66,225
1998 68,050
1999 68,010
2000 77,050
2001 77,170
2002 77,990
2003 79,010
2004 79,350
2005 83,095
2006 84,270
2007 85,560
2008 86,205