Society: Children's Issues

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New Partnership Unites Renowned, Web-Based Literacy Programs with Premium Virtual Entertainment Platform

(PRWeb February 12, 2012)

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Ashford Radio has the Esteemed Pleasure of Presenting David L. Tucker

With professional experience that spans over 35 years, Dr. Tucker specializes in literacy consulting, offering professional development services for students, teachers and administrators in reading,...

(PRWeb February 12, 2012)

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RE/MAX Northern Illinois Agents Donated More Than $100,000 to...

Agents affiliated with RE/MAX offices in the northern Illinois real estate market donated more than $100,000 to Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago in 2011.

(PRWeb February 11, 2012)

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Mardi Gras San Francisco Style and 6th Annual Masquerade Ball Kicks...

The Village Project and the Fillmore Center are proud to present the 6th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style – Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore from February 18 to February 21, 2012. The four-day...

(PRWeb February 11, 2012)

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A True Love Story for Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day award-winning author Tim “Dr. Hope” Anders is giving away autographed copies of his critically acclaimed book, Everybody Calls My Father, Father

(PRWeb February 10, 2012)

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An Outpour of International Aid Funds Massive Philippine Disaster...

The ABS CBN Foundation International reports over $315,000 in aid for the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Southern Philippines

(PRWeb February 10, 2012)

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Mesquite ISD School Earns 1st Place for Texas in National Recycling...

Keep America Beautiful’s “Recycle Bowl” for K-12 Schools Is Sponsored by Nestle Waters

(PRWeb February 10, 2012)

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Special Learning, Inc. Holds 4 120-minute Live Webcasts for the Month...

Special Learning, Inc. will host four 120-minute live webcasts covering the topics Decreasing Problem Behavior with a FBA, Legislation and Resources for BCBA/BCABA Autism Task List Requirements...

(PRWeb February 10, 2012)

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Acupuncture for Children? San Francisco Chinese Medicine College Now...

Children have been treated with acupuncture for centuries, but it’s just catching on in America. The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco has begun teaching a specialized...

(PRWeb February 10, 2012)

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San Francisco Pre-School, Mother Goose School Announces February...

San Francisco pre-school, Mother Goose School, announces updates for school activities during the month of February.

(PRWeb February 10, 2012)

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Advancing Compassion Project Launches New Model of Charitable Giving

California-based nonprofit fosters innovation within community-based organizations and enables donors to play a more active role in promoting change.

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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How to Draw Dinosaurs iBook by JMG Studios is Now Available for...

JMG Studios has developed an iBook that teaches children how to draw dinosaurs. Children who love to draw will really appreciate this creative new iBook.

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Background Screening Company Joins Forces with Drug Testing Firm to...

SingleSource Services Corporation and Medical Express combine background screening and drug testing services making both tasks easier and more reliable for customers.

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Club TUKI Launches Patented Reward System for Educational Games

Club TUKI patents online reward system that allows kids to play educational games, earn a virtual currency and bid or buy real prizes.

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Texas Children’s Hospital Transplants Teen with Total Artificial Heart

18-Year-Old Jordan Merecka was 1st Pediatric Total Artificial Heart Patient to be Discharged Home Using the Freedom® Portable Driver

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Helping San Francisco’s Low Income Families with Natural Toothache...

The rising cost of dental care is allowing low income individuals and families to suffering from dental issues. e-Toothache Remedies is working to help educate these people on remedies to their pain...

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Abbott Reports $1.5 Billion of Litigation Reserves Related to Ongoing...

In Jan 25th 2012, Abbott Laboratories (the company manufacturing Depakote) reported that 2011 selling, general and administrative expense report includes $1.5 billion of litigation reserves related to...

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Kajeet® Nominated for Prestigious 2012 Global Mobile Award

Kajeet, the smart phone for kids™, in conjunction with Telcordia, is nominated for Best Mobile Innovation for Education or Learning for its Sentinel™ Platform for Smart Learning

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Narconon East US Alcohol Rehab Centers Release Booklet for Children of...

Narconon East US Alcohol Rehab Centers are releasing a free booklet titled “The Truth About Becoming Addicted – How Good People Lose Control” children with alcoholic parents in honor of Children of...

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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LaDainain Tomlinson Workout App Launches on App Store

The official LaDainian Tomlinson Workout App is available for purchase and download from the App Store. This one of a kind interactive experience features the workout tips and training regimen that...

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Nationally-Recognized Big Sur Writing Workshop for Young Adult (YA)...

Big Sur Writing Workshops for Young Adult Fiction and Children’s Picture Books, whose track record of matching writers with publishers has received national attention, is accepting registrations for...

(PRWeb February 09, 2012)

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Escondido Mayor Supports Club TUKI’s Goal To Protect and Educate...

The Mayor of Escondido (Sam Abed) spoke at a free, family-friendly event last Saturday, hosted by Club TUKI. On stage, Mayor Abed expressed his support for Club TUKI and the company's goal to...

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Mentor Teachers to Success with Expert, Dr. Harvey Silver

On Thursday, February 23, 2012, School Improvement Network Will Host a Free Webinar Presented by Renowned Expert Dr. Harvey Silver, Outlining Strategies for Increasing Teacher Effectiveness. Register...

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Learn to Manage the Special Needs Students in Your Classroom with...

Autism Training Solutions teams with school improvement network in February to provide free PD content, with strategies for managing and teaching students with autism and other behavioral and learning...

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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A Partnership to Build A World of Hope

ABS CBN Foundation International and Seafood City Supermarkets tie up for Bantay Bata fund raising campaign

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Win a Free Kindle Fire from School Improvement Network

Online Professional Development Producer, School Improvement Network, Is Giving Away 4 Kindle Fires in February. Registering for the Contest is Simple, and Anyone Can Win. Simply Go to...

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Gaylord Hotels Adds Character to Birthday Parties with The DreamWorks...

Celebrate with Beloved Characters from Shrek, Kung Fu Panda or Madagascar

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Real-Life Partridge Family Featured in New Web Series

The Martin Family Circus, with dad Paul, mom Jamie and their four children ages 5-14 are being featured in a new web series about the day to day experiences of this family band.

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Algonquin Sports for Kids Receives U.S. Soccer Foundation Grant

The U.S. Soccer Foundation has awarded a grant to Algonquin Sports for Kids, Inc. to support their Summer House League Program.

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Easy Playhouse Selects 2012 American International Toy Fair® For...

The reversible Castle by Easy Playhouse doubles the fun and creativity with the new, patent pending, reversible design. Easy Playhouse provides the tools for active, creative play that engages...

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Twenty-Five CEUs Available For Occupational Therapists through New...

"Yoga for Children with ADHD and Autism" will be presented this month at Yoga Village of Clearwater to all parents and professionals who work with special needs children. OTs are eligible...

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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Ohanarama and ThinkFun Partner to Bring Award Winning Zingo! to...

ThinkFun’s Educational Games Also Added to Ohanarama’s Reward Gallery and Featured in Family Contest

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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PCI Celebrates Progress in India's Goal to Eradicate Polio

PCI, along with several other international organizations contributes to zero new polio cases

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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YMCA of Pawtucket Annual Meeting Honors Community Members

YMCA of Pawtucket introduces the board of directors' new president and recognizes members' community service.

(PRWeb February 08, 2012)

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BizPAD Project Management Software Solution Now Under New Ownership

Internet entrepreneur and former Microsoft employee sells BizPAD.com for undisclosed amount.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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All Kolcraft and Sealy Crib Mattresses Receive GREENGUARD® Indoor...

All Kolcraft and Sealy crib mattresses receive GREENGUARD® Indoor Air Quality and Children & Schools Certification from GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, giving one more reason why they...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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Wanted: The Latest and Greatest Toys and Trends for 2012

PTPA Media is on the hunt for the latest and greatest Toys at The New York City Toy Fair for feature on Global's The Morning Show.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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Salvation Army Volunteer Anthony Rizzo is a Finalist in the WEDU Be...

Volunteer Anthony Rizzo is one person making an extraordinary difference, winners announced February 9.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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Eagle Ranch Academy Announces 4 Steps to Help Positive Communication...

Parents and teens often times have a hard time communicating. ERA announces 4 steps for better Communication between parents and teens.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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BioPharma Institute Campaigns to Make AbuseCheck’s New Combo FAEE...

BioPharma Institute is now offering its AbuseCheck Hair Alcohol Abuse Tests in a new combination kit that it hopes will become the standard for alcohol abuse testing in the U.S. Using both FAEE and...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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Special Learning, Inc. Releases the January 2012 Literature Summary on...

The January 2012 issue of the ABA Literature Summary reviews studies that involve the use of modern technology in special education. The summary reviews the effectiveness of using technology to...

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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Cherokee Creek Boys School Launches Family Center

Under the direction of Beth Venable, the Family Center will extend services to include the families of middle school boys who attend the therapeutic boys boarding school.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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US Youth Soccer and Axon Sports bring Affordable Concussion Management...

Web-based tool helps medical providers manage concussions in youth soccer players; facilitate the safe return of players to practice and competitive play

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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New York Road Runners Celebrates Launch of Free Youth Running Resource...

Schools across the country have one more week to apply for funds to support their local youth running and fitness events.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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National Urgent Care Group Opens Second Center in Oregon

Doctors Express Transforms Medical Care in Portland Area.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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Manifest Foundation’s Extreme Dream Makeover Changes Four Families’...

The Manifest Foundation and WorldVentures teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters to give four homes an Extreme Dream Makeover as part of a DreamDay volunteer effort.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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Protecting Girls From Negative Media Influences, With Family Expert,...

As a mother denounces media outlets for sexualizing her young daughter, how parents everywhere can protect their daughters from a culture that exploits them at such early ages.

(PRWeb February 07, 2012)

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IHOP 2012 National Pancake Day to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for...

Feb. 28: enjoy free pancakes and help Shriners Hospitals for Children.

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

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Jacksonville Conference Provides Insight Into the Minds of Child...

On the same day that media focused attention on a man in a Clay County, Florida courthouse pleading guilty to the abduction, sexual abuse and murder of a 7-year old Florida girl, in another area of...

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

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Learn About Equity for All Students from the Man who Wrote the Book on...

Glenn Singleton, co-author of the award-winning ‘Courageous Conversations about Race,’ set to present at the annual School Improvement Innovation Summit.

(PRWeb February 06, 2012)

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