When Sasha and her horse arrive at the elite Canterwood Crest Academy, they’re not exactly welcomed. One group of girls is used to being the best, the brightest, and the prettiest on the team. When Sasha shows her skills, the claws come out. No one says teammates have to be friends. Learn more about this book: http://bit.ly/bUc73f and its author: http://bit.ly/bMF9lu Middle grade (9-13)
In low-income neighborhoods, there is an average of just one book for every 300 children. And 80 percent of preschools and afterschool programs serving kids ages 3-7 have no age-appropriate books for their children.
Compare that to middle-income neighborhoods, where each child has an average of 13 books.
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Despite the economic crisis in the U.S. which has put many out of work and forced others to accept decreased benefits and pay, two in five Americans (41%) say this Thanksgiving they feel that they have more to be thankful for than a few years ago. Another two in five (41%) say they have about as much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, compared to a few years ago and just over one in ten (13%) say they have less to be thankful for this year; 5% say they are not sure.
These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 3,084 adults surveyed online between October 11 and 18, 2010 by Harris Interactive.
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flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, proved that 13 was a lucky number for the airline, as it expanded its fleet to a total of 13 aircraft by taking delivery of a quartet of new Boeing 737-800 NG's in a number of weeks.
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WhatsWhat.me (Beta) -- a safe, secure, “kids-only” social network for “tweens” ages 7-13 -- launches today using patent-pending facial recognition technology, moderation and kid-friendly features to teach kids positive online behavior, Internet safety and related life skills (www.whatswhat.me). Compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), WhatsWhat.me (Beta) provides an age-appropriate, “no-bullying allowed” community that requires parental permission to join. WhatsWhat.me (Beta) members can create profiles, interact with friends, join groups, play games, earn points and win prizes, in a fun kids’ social network that focuses on building skills while fostering appropriate online behavior. For parents, WhatsWhat.me (Beta) offers its online Parent Resource Center providing expert advice, news, Internet safety tips and information on cybersafety for children (www.whatswhat.me/parents).
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Though several months away until the next NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo, preparation for the 2011 Conference & Career Expo in Anaheim, California, October 13-15, 2011, began even as the last one was coming to a close.
And on February 17, this year’s theme, logo and lead sponsors: corporate co-leads, Sara Lee Corporation and United Technologies Corporation, and lead academic sponsor, the University of California MBA Programs, were revealed to conference-hopefuls, city officials and NSHMBA personages.
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In a musical era when “everybody and their
mama got a mix tape,” DJ $crilla’s new album $eamless reveals a fresh hip hop prowess. The
DJ-turned-rapper delivers a potent blend of lyrical eloquence with impeccable timing and
precision in his new 13-track album available today at popular online retailers like iTunes,
Amazon.com and CDBaby.com.
Released under DJ $crilla’s label, New Heights Music Group, $eamless is comprised of tracks
produced by
More than 5,000 innovations, 6,500 exhibitors from 65 countries, and 13 leading trade fairs. HANNOVER MESSE 2011 opened its doors on April 4 with German Chancellery Minister Ronald Pofalla, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon and German Federal Education Minister Annette Schavan in attendance. For 60 years, the world’s biggest industry show has been the leading marketplace for groundbreaking technologies. Today, above all, these technologies must spare energy and resources.
Over the past six months UK small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have grown on average by six per cent despite the broader UK economy struggling, according to the latest SMB Index from HP.
HP’s survey of 1,000 SMBs, with between 1 and 50 employees shows that, compared to that of the previous six months, growth for UK SMBs has slowed slightly but optimism is still strong, with SMBs expecting to grow by up to 13 per cent over the next year. Optimism in the economy is also strong, with 66 per cent of SMBs optimistic about the year ahead. SMBs in Financial Services have grown the most (13 per cent), followed by Manufacturing (10 per cent). SMBs in Retail (4 per cent) and Professional Services (1 per cent) have seen the least growth. Nearly half of UK SMBs (48 per cent) are turning to social media to help grow their business and reach new audiences, with 56 per cent of sole traders recognising its value the most. However, although SMBs are finding social media beneficial for networking purposes (83 per cent), and as a mechanism for advertising (57 per cent), many SMBs are underestimating its true potential for business growth and lead generation.
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Glamour girls from the popular E! TV series “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian Odom stopped by the John Frieda® Destination: Style Salon Tour in New York’s Times Square on Friday, May 13 to celebrate the kickoff of the nationwide tour.
The girls got their hair styled by celebrity stylist and John Frieda® International Creative Consultant Harry Josh at the Destination: Style Salon where women can sign up for complimentary styling sessions courtesy of John Frieda® hair care. Each client receives a 15-minute lesson with a top John Frieda® stylist, who will consult with her about her specific hair issues and educate her on how a John Frieda® regimen can help women achieve the style transformations they strive for.
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As many as one in five U.S. teens suffers from disabling mental illness. Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month in May, BeSmartBeWell.com highlights the issue of mental illness in teens and tells the stories of two teens who moved from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
What does mental illness look like in teens? It looks like Colleen, who’s battled depression and anxiety since she was 13, and Katie, who struggled with addiction in her early teens. Mental illness in teens looks just like the kid next door – studies show nearly half of all youth will experience a mental disorder at some point in their lives.
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Six of 13 small cars recently evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earn the TOP SAFETY PICK award, and none earn a poor rating in any of 4 tests. This is a turnaround from a few years ago when small cars struggled to earn top safety ratings. The new tests include hybrids and gasoline-only models that are among the most fuel-efficient vehicles available in the U.S. market.
The ratings are based on performance in front, side, rollover, and rear impact evaluations. Cars that earn the top rating of good in each test and have available electronic stability control (ESC) qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK. Winners are the 2012 Ford Focus and Honda Civic, along with the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, Lexus CT 200h hybrid, Nissan Juke, and Toyota Prius hybrid. The Civic, CT 200h, Elantra, Focus, and Prius have at least one version with a government fuel economy rating of at least 40 miles per gallon on the highway. The Dodge Caliber, Honda CR-Z and Insight hybrids, Nissan Sentra and Versa, Scion xD, and Suzuki SX4 also were rated but didn’t earn TOP SAFETY PICK.
