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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Sears and Kmart are spreading the holiday spirit early by changing the lives of one very special family and two well deserving charities as they announce the grand prize winner of the Shop Your Way Rewards “What Would You Do With One Billion Points?” contest. Todd Benjamin, resident of Lakewood, Colo., was named the winner for the national Sears and Kmart contest and received half of the prize value and the other half will be donated to the Rocky Mountain Rett Association (RMRA) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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If everything Goodyear learns making tires for NASCAR inspires what it rolls into tires for everyday drivers, Daytona International Speedway may have been its biggest classroom.
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With more than 50 vehicles debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the latest advancements in automotive technology and design are sure to find their way into driveways across the country very soon. Micah Muzio, editor for the car-shopping website Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, provides a wrap-up of what was hot from the first auto show of the 2012 season.
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Whether you’re looking to lose weight, eat better, or become more active, improving fitness and wellness is essential for a healthier way of life. Nationally known RN Linda Ciampa can provide expert advice on making a healthy lifestyle a central part of your routine--from nutritious and delicious meals, to fun fitness ideas, plus overall wellness tips to last a lifetime.
Whether gearing up for spring cleaning, new landscaping projects or home improvement tasks, industry leader Pella Corporation encourages families to add “window safety review” to their springtime to-do lists. Simple actions now can help protect the safety of loved ones all year.
April 3 - 9 is National Window Safety Week — an annual reminder to parents and caregivers about how to help prevent accidental window falls or injuries and how to use windows for potential emergency escapes. Pella Corporation teams up with the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote year-round window safety tips.
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Today, MetroPCS Communications Inc. (NYSE: PCS) became the first mobile operator to launch commercial 4G LTE services in the United States, offering talk, text and 4G Web access starting as low as $55 per month including taxes and regulatory fees. MetroPCS is also offering the world’s first commercially available 4G LTE enabled handset, the Samsung Craft™. Service will initially be available in Las Vegas, Nev., with service expanding into the remaining MetroPCS cities throughout the year.
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The immense value of strong and diverse partnerships that yield benefits for forests, communities and markets across North America and around the world was evident throughout the 2010 Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Annual Conference this week.
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As the country brings in India’s 64th Independence Day, the iconic Taj Mahal Palace re-opens its doors to the magnificently restored Palace wing in Mumbai.
Mr. Ratan Tata’s promise made to the world in 2008 has been a compelling force and a testament to the Taj Group’s commitment to resurrecting India’s original luxury hotel. And as promised the hotel will continue to benchmark the best in hospitality and service.
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Tocquigny, a nationally recognized, top-tier interactive agency, has recently launched the TripCast™ iPhone app to connect the Jeep® brand with its target audience of outdoor adventurers. The innovative application uses location-based check-ins and social sharing to relay travel adventures via the Web or mobile.
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The makers of Quaker State, the motor oil well known for providing durable protection, are now giving motorists cash for using Quaker State and making their cars last. The Quaker State Cash Back Bonus Program launches today and is designed to reward consumers who use Quaker State® Ultimate Durability full synthetic motor oil, Quaker State® Enhanced Durability synthetic blend motor oil or Quaker State® Higher Mileage Engine™ motor oil with the cash value of their vehicle when they reach 300,000 miles, subject to certain terms and conditions.
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Fisher-Price®, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), and Disney Consumer Products rocked the house at New York Toy Fair for the debut of the innovative and engaging Rock Star™ Mickey. more... Last year's hugely popular Dance Star Mickey brought the iconic character to life for a new generation of fans as he soared to the top of kids' wish lists and was among the hottest toys of the holiday season. This year the excitement moves from the dance floor to the rock stage for a truly authentic rock star experience for kids.
