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Detroit-Area Children Get a New Child-Designed Playground at Josefiak Playlot in One Day Courtesy of the Chrysler Foundation, Chrysler Financial, Motor City Dodge Dealers, Chrysler Jeep(R)Superstores, KaBOOM! and the Detroit Community Initiative (Popularity:  )
http://kaboom.org
-- More than 250 representatives from the Motor City Dodge Dealers, Chrysler Jeep(R) Superstores, Chrysler LLC, The Chrysler Foundation and Chrysler Financial team up with KaBOOM!, the Detroit Community Initiative and local residents on building project -- Volunteers haul more than 64,800 square feet of mulch and mix more than 20,000 pounds of concrete by hand -- Playground is the last of four to be built in Metro Detroit in ...
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Toys"R"Us, Inc. Launches Enhanced E-Commerce Site With New Functionality and Features Including 'Wish List' for Kids, Gift Finder and More (Popularity: )
http://www.babiesrus.com
Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced the launch of an enhanced version of its popular U.S. e-commerce site, http://www.Toysrus.com, with new features and functionality that will provide customers with an exceptional online shopping experience, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The updated site incorporates easy-to-use navigation, all-new applications, including Gift Finder, Online Wish List and Want It Today?, and upgrades to current online tools, such as the online Baby Registry ...
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TAKE IN CASE(TM) Hires Adam Kluger Public Relations (AKPR) to Promote Halloween Safety Initiative for 3 Million Americans Living with Severe Allergies (Popularity: )
http://www.takeincase.com
Adam Kluger Public Relations (http://www.adamklugerpr.com) announced Monday that AKPR has been hired by Co. Hart Concepts to promote TAKE IN CASE(TM), (http://www.takeincase.com) the ideal accessory for children with severe food allergies. AKPR VP Kristina Marchitto says, "We are thrilled to work with Halloween Safety experts Kim Hartman and Maureen Cooney as they embark on this important mission to educate American parents on the best ways to help keep kids safe. ...
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Scott Burt Named Interim President and CEO of Children's Miracle Network (Popularity: )
http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org
The Board of Trustees of Children's Miracle Network has appointed Scott Burt as interim president and CEO. Burt has been with Children's Miracle Network for more than 20 years, has served in a number of senior positions and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. In his position as COO, Burt has played a critical role in the organization's most important initiatives, including partnerships with nationally recognized corporate sponsors as well ...
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Luv My Woobie!(R) Goes Green Unveiling Luxury Organic Blanket Collection at ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas (Popularity: )
http://www.luvmywoobie.com
Luv My Woobie, Inc., an accessories company dedicated to providing stylish, fashion-conscious moms with high-end baby products, including blankets and burp cloths, made of high quality materials in magnificent designs and colors, will be unveiling its Organic Collection of baby products during the ABC Kids Expo on September 7-11, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Organic Collection is the latest addition to the company's Silk Brocade and Cotton ...
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New Genes Found for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children (Popularity: )
http://www.chop.edu
Researchers have discovered two new genes that increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in childhood. While further study is needed to identify the specific disease-causing mutations in these new genes, the researchers say the genes are particularly strong candidates to be added to the list of genes already known to affect IBD. "As we continue to find genes that interact with each other and with environmental influences ...
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Adventure Vacations Bond Grandparents and Grandchildren (Popularity: )
http://www.adventurecollection.com
Adventure Collection (http://www.adventurecollection.com) member companies have assembled a series of trips ideally suited for multi-generational travel. These trips reflect the "action" necessary to keep younger travelers involved, while at the same time ensuring that grandparents are not left behind. Each of these trips reflects the spirit of responsible travel, educating all generations on the importance of environmental stewardship. With over 300 years of combined experience, Adventure Collection members offer active ...
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Statement by Alan Lambert, Scout Executive, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (NCAC) Concerning Closure of Goshen Scout Reservation August 3, 2008 (Popularity: )
At my direction, effective noon today, Goshen Scout Reservation has been closed and will remain so until further notice. Earlier today, the National Capital Area Council (NCAC), BSA was made aware of three additional Scouts showing symptomatic signs of E. coli bacteria infection. The affected Scouts were at Goshen Scout Reservation during week 5 (July 28 - August 2). As of today, the source of the bacteria remains unconfirmed. There ...
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New Report on Drug-Free Zone Inequities Provides Opportunity for 'Smart On Crime' Sentencing Reforms in Massachusetts (Popularity: )
http://www.famm.org
A new report shows that Massachusetts' drug-free zone laws fail to improve children's safety and are a driving force behind the increased incarceration of minorities and the poor. Authored by the Prison Policy Initiative, a Northampton-based nonpartisan think tank, "The Geography of Punishment" analyzed the impact of drug-free zone laws on urban and rural communities, using data from Hampden County. It found that drug-free zone laws do not accomplish their ...
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Teachers: Are Your Kids Stuttering? (Popularity: )
http://www.stutteringhelp.org
It's the first day of school and one of your pupils stutters. If you're the teacher, what should you do? Kids aren't the only ones who are apprehensive on the first day of school. Teachers are too. If a student stutters, should you call on him in class, or will that make it worse? Do you talk with him about his stuttering, or ignore it hoping it goes away? Does ...
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