• Sunscreen products that meet the criteria for being called Broad Spectrum, and have an SPF of 15 or higher, may state that they reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, when used as directed.
• Products that have SPF values between 2 and 14 may be labeled as Broad Spectrum if they protect against both UVA and UVB, but only products that are labeled both as Broad Spectrum with SPF values of 15 or higher can make the claim about lowering risk of skin cancer.
• Any product that is not Broad Spectrum, or that is Broad Spectrum but has an SPF between 2 to 14, will be required to have a warning stating that the product has not been shown to help prevent skin cancer or early skin aging.

'Despite the fact that skin cancer is largely preventable, it remains by far the most common type of cancer in the United States,' said Sandra Read, co-chair of the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. 'The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention is encouraging everyone to understand the FDA's new sunscreen label regulations in order to protect themselves from the sun on 'Don't Fry Day' and every day.'

Sunscreen should be applied liberally, and should be reapplied after swimming or excessive sweating. In addition, water resistance claims on the front label must indicate whether the sunscreen remains effective for 40 minutes or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating, based on standard testing. Sunscreens that are not water resistant must include a direction instructing consumers to use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

There are 3.5 million cases of skin cancer in over 2 million people each year, which is more than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma incidence rates have been increasing for at least 30 years. From 2005 to 2009, incidence rates among whites increased by 2.8% per year.

While generous sunscreen usage is an important way to protect your skin from the sun, there are additional sun safety measures that can help prevent skin cancer on 'Don't Fry Day' and every day:

• Avoid sun burns, intentional tanning, and use of tanning beds;
• Wear sun-protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses;
• Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM;
• Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand;
• Get vitamin D safely through food and supplements.

For more information on how to protect your self from skin cancer, visit the National Council's site at www.SkinCancerPrevention.org. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention is the united voice of more than 45 organizations, associations, and agencies dedicated to reducing skin cancer morbidity and mortality in the United States. Council members represent some of the nation's premier physicians, researchers, clinicians and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention.

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Children with chronic conditions like asthma and heart disease were even more likely to be hospitalized when they missed visits, according to the study. In fact, children with chronic conditions who missed more than half of the recommended well-child visits had more than three times the risk of being hospitalized compared to children with chronic conditions who attended most of their visits.

'Well-child visits are important because this is where children receive preventive immunizations and develop a relationship with their provider,' says study lead author Jeffrey Tom, MD, MS, an assistant investigator with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Hawaii. 'These visits allow providers to identify health problems early and help to manage those problems so the children are less likely to end up in the hospital.'

When he conducted the study, Dr. Tom was a senior fellow in the University of Washington Department of Pediatrics.

'Regular preventive care for children with special needs and chronic conditions is even more important, given the risk of possible complications for their conditions, often leading to hospitalizations,' added coauthor David C. Grossman, MD, MPH, a senior investigator at Group Health Research Institute in Seattle.

The study included 20,065 children who were enrolled in Group Health from 1999 to 2006. Researchers followed the children from birth until age 3.5 years or until their first hospital stay, whichever came first.

During the study period, Group Health recommended nine well-child visits between birth and 3.5 years. The visits start at three to five days and continue at 1, 2, 4, 6, 10 and 15 months, and at 2 and 3.5 years.

Most children in the study (76 percent) attended at least three-quarters of the recommended visits, for which Group Health required no copayment. The authors say the lack of copayment is an important incentive and likely one reason for such good adherence to visits among the study population.

Overall, 4 percent of children in the study — and 9 percent of children with chronic conditions — were hospitalized. The two most common reasons for hospitalization in both groups were pneumonia and asthma.

Children who missed more than half of their visits had 1.4 to 2.0 times the risk of hospitalization compared to those who attended most of their visits. Children with chronic conditions who missed more than half of their visits had 1.9 to 3.2 times the risk of hospitalization compared to those who attended most of their visits.

Authors caution that their findings might not apply to all health systems because the study was conducted in an integrated health care system where the majority of children attend most of their well-child visits and tend to have families with higher-than-average income and education. The authors were unable to adjust for income, education, race or ethnicity.

This study does not prove that missing well-child visits will increase the chance of hospitalization, although it does show an important association between these factors. The authors say one important reason for this link is that well-child visits allow for preventive care that keeps children from ending up in the hospital. An alternative explanation is that parents who miss well-child visits are also less likely to manage their children's illnesses and follow treatment regimens, which could result in higher rates of hospitalization.

Some prior studies have found an association between missing well-child visits and increased hospitalization, but others reported no link. The authors of this study conducted another study with similar findings in a fee-for-service medical setting in Hawaii. That study was published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (now JAMA Pediatrics) in November 2010.

Authors of the study include Jeffrey O. Tom, MD, MS, with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Hawaii; Rita Mangione-Smith, MD, MPH, with the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Research Institute; David C. Grossman, MD, MPH, with Group Health Research Institute and the University of Washington in Seattle; Cam Solomon, PhD, with Seattle Children's Research Institute; and Chien-Wen Tseng, MD, MPH, with the University of Hawaii and Pacific Health Research and Education Institute in Hawaii.

This study was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (grant T32HP10002-21), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — and by Group Health Cooperative and Group Health Research Institute.

About the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research
The Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, founded in 1964, is a nonprofit research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge to improve health. It has research sites in Portland, Ore., Honolulu and Atlanta. Visit kpchr.org for more information.

About Group Health Research Institute
Group Health Research Institute does practical research that helps people like you and your family stay healthy. The Institute is the research arm of Seattle-based Group Health Cooperative, a consumer-governed, nonprofit health care system. Founded in 1947, Group Health Cooperative coordinates health care and coverage. Group Health Research Institute changed its name from Group Health Center for Health Studies in 2009. Since 1983, the Institute has conducted nonproprietary public-interest research on preventing, diagnosing, and treating major health problems. Government and private research grants provide its main funding. Visit grouphealthresearch.org for more information.

About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve more than 9.1 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: kp.org/newscenter.

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'Each year, especially during the summer months, we hear reports of the tragic loss of young children as a result of heatstroke in hot vehicles,' said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. 'We hope everyone who cares about the safety of our children – parents, grandparents, caregivers and others – will follow the simple, and important, safeguards that can save lives and avoid unnecessary heartache.'

Over the last 15 years, Nevada had ranked among the top 20 states hardest hit by heatstroke fatalities. Since 1998, at least 11 children across Nevada have lost their lives to vehicular heatstroke.

'Child heatstroke in a hot car can happen to any caregiver from any walk of life, even to the most loving and conscientious parents,' said NHTSA Administrator Strickland. 'We want to reduce the risk of these preventable deaths and help caregivers avoid accidentally harming a child, as well as address some of the misconceptions about the causes of child heatstroke in cars.'

When outside temperatures are in the low 80s, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach deadly levels in only 10 minutes, even with a window rolled down two inches. Children's bodies in particular overheat easily, and infants and children under four years old are at the greatest risk for heat-related illness.

Data from the San Francisco State University Department of Geosciences show 32 children died in 2012 due to heatstroke – medically termed 'hyperthermia' – and 75 percent of those deaths (24) occurred in the months of June, July and August. An unknown number of children are also injured each year due to heatstroke in hot cars, suffering ailments including permanent brain injury, blindness, and the loss of hearing, among others. Often heatstroke deaths and injuries occur after a child gets into an unlocked vehicle to play unbeknownst to the parent. Other incidents can occur when a parent or caregiver who is not used to transporting a child as part of their daily routine inadvertently forgets a sleeping infant in a rear-facing car seat in the back of the vehicle.

'Losing one child is one too many. That's why we're calling on everyone to work together to help protect kids from this very preventable tragedy,' says Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids. 'Whether you are a parent or caregiver, or just a concerned bystander, you can help save lives.'

NHTSA, Safe Kids and its safety partners are urging parents and caregivers to take the following precautions to prevent heatstroke incidents from occurring:

• Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle—even if the windows are partially open or the engine is running and the air conditioning is on;
• Make a habit of looking in the vehicle—front and back—before locking the door and walking away;
• Ask the childcare provider to call if the child does not show up for care as expected;
• Do things that serve as a reminder a child is in the vehicle, such as placing a purse or briefcase in the back seat to ensure no child is accidentally left in the vehicle, writing a note or using a stuffed animal placed in the driver's view to indicate a child is in the car seat; and,
• Teach children that a vehicle is not a play area and store keys out of a child's reach.

In addition, NHTSA and Safe Kids urge community members who see a child alone in a hot vehicle to immediately call 911 or the local emergency number. A child in distress due to heat should be removed from the vehicle as quickly as possible and rapidly cooled.

To learn more about NHTSA's 'Where's baby? Look before you lock.' campaign, visit www.SaferCar.gov/heatstroke.

Safe Kids supports NHTSA's heatstroke education campaign and the increased national coordination on the issue. In addition, with the support of the GM Foundation, Safe Kids and its network of 600 coalitions and chapters across the nation are helping to educate parents and caregivers through its heatstroke awareness campaign, Never Leave Your Child Alone In a Car.

To learn more about Safe Kids' 'Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car' campaign, visit www.safekids.org/heatstroke

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Great Britain's world beating quartet of double Olympic champion Laura Trott, Olympic team pursuit gold medallists Dani King and Joanna Rowsell, and 2013 world champion Elinor Barker, riding for the Wiggle Honda team, headline the field for the first Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix on Saturday 3 August.

The route for the series of three criterium races is a fast flat 1.3 mile loop around St James's Park that starts and finishes on The Mall (download routemap here: http://vlstatic.com/l-and-p/assets/media/Prudential-RideLondon-Grand-Prix-Route-2013.pdf). The riders will race towards Buckingham Palace, through three tight turns onto Birdcage Walk and then take a 90 degree left hand turn into Horse Guards. The final left turn at the end of Horse Guards brings them back onto The Mall.

'This is a fantastic course,' said Prudential RideLondon ambassador Laura Trott. 'It's the perfect way to celebrate one year on from the Olympic Games in an amazing weekend of cycling in London and Surrey. I can't wait to be part of it. Bring it on!'

A key event for London, Prudential RideLondon not only provides a legacy for Team GB athletes from the Games but also delivers on the capital's promise for our sports-captivated nation to stay inspired following London 2012. The Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix is designed to be London's next big thing and inspire the future generation of world-class cyclists, as well as providing spectators with the opportunity to witness our 2012 heroes in action a year on from the Games.

The programme for the Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix is:

17:00 - Handcycle

17:45 - Youths A/B

18:30 - Women

19:45 - Presentations

'This is the first women's criterium race ever staged on The Mall,' said Prudential RideLondon Race Director Mick Bennett. 'It's an amazing opportunity for cycling fans to watch our Olympic and world champions in action in the heart of London.'

The organisers are putting together a field of 80-100 riders from international and British teams for the one hour pro women's race.

The Youths A/B race is now open for entries using the standard British Cycling entry form which should be returned to robk@ridelondon.co.uk

Full information and entry forms are available on the British Cycling website here https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/88322/Ride-London-GPs

Entries are welcomed from anywhere in the UK but preference will be given to riders from London and Surrey.

Criteria for entry:

Youth A boys (born 1997/98)

National rankings on 1 July 2013
Youth B boys (born 1999/2000)

National rankings on 1 July 2013

The Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix forms part of a programme of major events as a legacy for the capital from the Games. Keeping up the momentum for world-class sport in 2012, the latest addition to London's bidding programme is the 2016 Track Cycling World Championships for the Olympic Velodrome, which itself will form part of the Lee Valley VeloPark and provide a further legacy from the Games as the world's best cycling facility for pros and enthusiasts alike, covering all four disciplines of track, road, mountain and bmx.
Notes to Editors

The full route of the Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix is available at here.

The Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix is part of the two-day world-class cycling festival Prudential RideLondon, taking place over the weekend of 3-4 August 2013. Prudential RideLondon comprises four separate events: the Classic, the 100, the Grand Prix and FreeCycle. Find out more at www.PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk.

Prudential RideLondon is a new weekend cycling festival developed by the Mayor of London, London & Partners and Transport for London in partnership with Surrey County Council, and sponsored by Prudential. The event is managed by the London & Surrey Cycling Partnership.

The Prudential RideLondon Cycle Show takes place at ExCel from 1-3 August.

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Available in Amazon for free, Mayrose's new photo book features very interesting facts about sharks that will surprise most readers. Parents who read the book to their kids are likely to go 'really?' Among them are the following:

• Some sharks are vegetarians
• Certain types of sharks eat by allowing water to pass through their mouths and filtering plankton and small bits of food
• Ancient sharks grew to 60 feet long
• Sharks can't stop swimming because if they do, they won't be able to breathe!
• Some sharks give birth to baby sharks while some lay eggs
• Shark skin doesn't have scales because scales collect barnacles easily and hinder their movement in the water
• Not all sharks are dangerous to humans. For example, the leopard shark is harmless, and even cute!
• Only 20 out of the 450 types of sharks are known to attack humans

This free children's book can be very helpful introducing kids to the world of sharks. These sea creatures are mostly portrayed in a negative light in movies and television shows and reading this would change many people's (not just children's) perspective on sharks.

Often seen as the hunter, sharks, are suffering their own problems at the hands of humans. Many are being killed each year and unless we do something to change our opinions about them and stop hunting these animals, many species could become threatened.

Hopefully, this book can help people look at sharks differently.

After getting to know sharks with the help of this free photo book for kids, they will have the proper respect and fear for the raw power and even danger of sharks. But they will also have an understanding of their instincts, unique capabilities, and quirks.

About James Mayrose

James Mayrose is a husband, father, and writer whose goal is to create books that both children and parents can enjoy and learn from. Learn more about him and his books at his Amazon author page.

CONTACT

James Mayrose
james@mayrosebooks.com
Amazon Author page
 

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WAYNE, NJ – Toys inspired by the highly anticipated 3D-CG comedy adventure film Despicable Me 2 from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have made their debut at Toys'R'Us® stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com. Through May, The World's Greatest Toy Store® is the only U.S. retailer to offer an all-new line of toys based on the movie, making it the ultimate Despicable Me 2 destination. Fans eager to get their hands on the coolest action and interactive figures, plush, games and more, need look no further than Toys'R'Us.

The movie, which arrives in theaters on July 3, is the sequel to the 2010 smash hit Despicable Me, which became the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history. Despicable Me 2 promises more laughs with the return of super-villain Gru and his arsenal of gadgets and gizmos, his adorable girls and the unpredictably hilarious Minions.

'The first installment of Despicable Me was a blockbuster hit and fans worldwide immediately fell in love with Gru, Agnes, Margo, Edith and of course, the Minions,' said Lisa Harnisch, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, Toys'R'Us, U.S. 'We worked closely with our valued partners to be the first retailer to offer Despicable Me 2 merchandise, including fun exclusive items sold only in our stores, providing customers the opportunity to experience all the excitement of the movie before it hits theaters.'

In Toys'R'Us stores now, shoppers will find exclusive items from Thinkway Toys such as a banana-scented Fart Blaster, plush characters and interactive Minions that are sure to bring a smile to even the most evil villain. Also currently available are collectible action figures, a build-your-own Minion figure, a Minion missile launcher, a Minion mobile and much more based on the movie's loveable (and despicable!) characters. And, beginning May 30, fans will find all of these products along with classic games like Despicable Me 2 MONOPOLY and Despicable Me 2 OPERATION in a dedicated feature shop inside Toys'R'Us stores nationwide.

'We are thrilled that Toys'R'Us has quickly brought Despicable Me 2 products to shelves, making its stores the ultimate Despicable Me 2 destination,' said Jamie Stevens, Senior Vice President of Global Retail Development, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. 'The company's excitement for this film is yet another great example of Toys'R'Us knowing exactly what its customers want and its commitment to providing them with the most expansive and unique assortment of merchandise available. We value this partnership and are excited to be working with Toys'R'Us to bring Despicable Me 2 toys to the film's fans.'

The following select Despicable Me 2 items from Thinkway Toys are available exclusively at Toys'R'Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com:

Toys'R'Us Exclusive Despicable Me 2 Banana Fart Blaster

The ultimate gadget for Gru's unpredictable Minions features sound effects, color changing lights and a banana scent. Kids can pump the blaster to activate banana scent, and pull the trigger for farting sound effects. Pranksters can activate the 'Joke Mode' which delays sound effects by 20 seconds after pulling the trigger. The Banana Fart Blaster is now available exclusively at Toys'R'Us stores nationwide. Ages 4 to 12 years. Batteries are included.

Toys'R'Us Exclusive Despicable Me 2 Plush Buddies 3-Piece Set

Cuddle up with your favorite Minions! Stuart, Dave and Tim are soft and just waiting to be hugged! The Plush Buddies 3-Piece Set is now available exclusively at Toys'R'Us stores nationwide. Ages 4 to 12 years. Batteries are not required.

Toys'R'Us Exclusive Despicable Me 2 10-Piece Figure Set

Kids can take home their favorite characters from the movie! Each set comes with 10 highly detailed collectible figures and display stands. The 10-piece figure set is now available exclusively at Toys'R'Us stores nationwide. Ages 4 to 12 years. Batteries are not required.

Toys'R'Us Exclusive Despicable Me 2 Collector's Edition Figures

Gru, Minion Dave and Agnes are highly detailed deluxe interactive figures with moving heads, eyes and mouths. Each character can say at least 30 phrases from the movie in their original voices. When you talk to them, they respond; Minion Dave and Agnes will even sing you a song! Collector's Edition Minion Dave, Gru and Agnes are sold separately and will be available exclusively at Toys'R'Us stores nationwide in September. Ages 4 to 12 years. Batteries are included.

To download high-resolution product images, visit: https://toysrus.sharefile.com/d/sb3cd0934c5545908.

About Toys'R'Us, Inc.

Toys'R'Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 874 Toys'R'Us and Babies'R'Us stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, and in more than 660 international stores and over 160 licensed stores in 35 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com and FAO.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys'R'Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates annually worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Additional information about Toys'R'Us, Inc. can be found on Toysrusinc.com. Follow Toys'R'Us, Babies'R'Us and FAO Schwarz on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus, Facebook.com/Babiesrus and Facebook.com/FAO and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

About Despicable Me 2

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history. In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2.

Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. www.despicable.me

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing

UP&L oversees Universal's consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal's theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio's vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world–renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is owned by Comcast Corporation.

About Thinkway Toys

Thinkway is a leading Global Toy Company founded and owned by Albert Chan, President and CEO. Thinkway is known for its high quality details, along with the ability to bring toys to life with electronics.

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Heavy clashes have been reported in Qusayr, a city near the Lebanese border, with a population of some 30,000. Between 12,000 and 20,000 people, many of them children, are thought to still be inside the city.

In recent days, hundreds of families have fled into Lebanon and various areas in Syria. UNICEF, other UN agencies and partners are providing much needed humanitarian assistance including food, clothes and hygiene kits to many of those who have been displaced.

In Hasiaa close to Homs, UNICEF and partners are supporting some 500 families made up of women, children and elderly from Qusayr and nearby villages.

They are joining an additional 1,144 families who had previously fled Qusayr where fighting has flared over the past month.

Many of the families left at night with little or no possessions. Aside from providing clothing and hygiene kits, UNICEF and partners will also start trucking in critically needed water and improve the sanitation in the coming days.

The situation is desperate. Hasiaa gets cold at night and sporadic rains have made life for children and the weakest particularly precarious as families struggle to find shelter in the area. Many have cramped into two schools, unfinished buildings and tents.

UNICEF has repeatedly called on all parties to comply with their international legal obligations and respect the sanctity of children's lives. The continued brutal violence in Syria is causing extreme human suffering and loss of life.

Since March 2011, some 4.25 million people, nearly half of them children, have been displaced inside Syria and an additional 1.5 million people have fled to neighbouring countries and are in need of humanitarian assistance.

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About UNICEF

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. For more information about UNICEF and its work visit: www.unicef.org

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Created through an association between Travelodge, National Geographic and The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Travelodge ZOOcation promotion runs through September 30, 2013 and is only available at Travelodge.com. Free children's tickets are awarded in the form of a voucher and are redeemable when combined with the purchase of an equal number of adult admissions at a participating AZA-accredited zoo.

'Travelodge wants to keep guests close to adventure and what better way to do that than to help them get out and visit their favorite zoo,' said Kevin McCabe, senior director of marketing for Travelodge. 'Plus, with 350 hotels throughout the U.S., average rates starting at less than $70 a night and free extras like breakfast and Wi-Fi, having a great adventure isn't dependent on traveling far or spending a lot of money.'

Among the zoos where families may redeem their vouchers are the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, Calif.; the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio and the Bronx Zoo in New York. A full list of participating zoos is available at www.aza.org/zoocation.

As an added bonus, guests who are members of Wyndham Rewards®, the free-to-join guest loyalty program of Travelodge hotels and parent company Wyndham Hotel Group, will earn valuable points during their stay. Points may be redeemed for a wide variety of reward options including free hotel stays, air travel, gift cards for leading retailers and restaurants and more. Information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com.

To take advantage of this offer, visit www.travelodge.com or call 1-800-525-4055 and request special promotional rate code SFA. Vouchers will be mailed approximately two weeks after reservations are made and blackout dates for redemption may apply. The promotion is available for booking through September 30, 2013 or while supplies last. Vouchers are good through November 30, 2013. Full terms and conditions are available at www.travelodge.com.

About Travelodge
Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, the Travelodge® brand is a chain of more than 440 economy hotels located throughout the U.S. and Canada designed to keep guests close to adventure at an affordable price, no matter where their travels take them. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi and complimentary 'Bear Bites' continental breakfast. Many hotels also offer fitness centers, swimming pools and the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand's guest loyalty program.

Each Travelodge hotel is independently owned and operated under franchise agreements with Travelodge Hotels Inc., a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). Reservations and information are available by calling 1-800-525-4055 or by visiting www.travelodge.com.

Wyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and over 631,800 rooms in 66 countries under 15 hotel brands. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For more information about hotel franchising opportunities visit www.whgdevelopment.com.

About Wyndham Rewards
Wyndham Rewards, the free-to-join guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group, is the world's largest lodging loyalty program as measured by number of participating hotels and the only hotel loyalty program to offer members guaranteed rewards after just one stay.

With nearly 7,000 participating hotels throughout more than 50 countries, the program offers nearly seven million active members the opportunity to earn valuable points for their stays. Those points may be redeemed for hundreds of rewards options including free hotel stays, airline travel, gift cards for leading retailers and restaurants and more. Free stays start as low as 5,500 points, while other reward options start as low as 50 points. Members may also choose to earn airline or rail miles with over 20 leading carriers.

In addition to the above benefits, frequent travelers will appreciate the program's newly introduced Gold Status tier, which provides the program's most loyal members with an additional free night after every 20 qualified stays. For more information or to join, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com.

EDITORS: Photos and logos can be downloaded from the Wyndham Worldwide Media Center, available here. For more information about Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and its businesses, go to www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

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The agreement will establish AkzoNobel as one of the top partners and preferred paint supplier of the Cruyff Foundation, allowing both parties to join forces and create safe sporting environments in communities across the globe.

Launched by famous Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff, the foundation is dedicated to setting up projects for mainly disabled and unprivileged young people. Since it was formed in 1997, soccer fields (known as Cruyff Courts) have been created in neighborhoods where children lack the possibility to play sports in a safe environment.

'We are very proud to team up with the Cruyff Foundation and support their work through the delivery of our colors and coatings,' said Conrad Keijzer, member of AkzoNobel's Executive Committee responsible for Performance Coatings. 'The partnership underlines our commitment to contributing and giving back to our local communities across the world.'

Carole Thate, Director of the Cruyff Foundation, added: 'We are proud and grateful that AkzoNobel has decided to support the Cruyff Foundation. Their contribution will help to roll-out our sports projects in countries like Brazil and India, providing children and young people who do not always have access to a safe sport environment with a great opportunity to develop their talent and skills.'

One of the Foundation's latest projects, Schoolyard14, is designed to create a more sporting and challenging environment at schools in the Netherlands in order to prevent inactivity among young people.

The agreement with AkzoNobel was signed by Conrad Keijzer and Carole Thate in the presence of Johan Cruyff at the recent Cruyff Foundation Cup, an annual fundraising football tournament held in Amsterdam.

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Denver -- Colorado just raised the bar for helping our four-legged friends. That's because, on May 13, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill that establishes dogs and cats adopted from animal shelters as the official "state pet"—or pets, in this case. The idea was proposed by students from the Peakview School in Walsenburg and Rooney Ranch Elementary School in Lakewood. Colorado is the first state to designate animals adopted from shelters as the official state pets. For conceiving of the measure and seeing it through to a successful conclusion, the young "lobbyists" at both schools will receive PETA's Compassionate Kids Award from PETA Kids, PETA's children's division. The bill's primary sponsors, state Sen. Andy Kerr and Rep. Brittany Pettersen, and Hickenlooper—whose rescued dog Sky accompanied him to the signing ceremony—will each receive a box of delicious vegan chocolates.

"The way that schoolchildren, legislators, and Colorado's chief executive teamed up to focus attention on the crisis of animal homelessness should be emulated by states across the country," says PETA Director of Youth Outreach and Campaigns Marta Holmberg. "Many animal shelters perform heroic work, and everyone who adopts an animal in need of a loving home is a hero, too."

Every year, 6 to 8 million animals end up in U.S. shelters, and approximately half of them have to be euthanized because there simply aren't enough good homes for them. Countless more are abandoned on the streets, where they are often subjected to injuries, starvation, exposure, disease, and cruelty. That's why PETA encourages families always to spay and neuter their dogs and cats and to adopt from animal shelters rather than buying from breeders or pet stores, which contribute to the homeless-animal crisis.

Gov. Hickenlooper also signed into law another bill that requires police officers to undergo training in dog behavior. The bill was introduced following several incidents in which police officers shot dogs under questionable circumstances.

For more information, please visit PETA.org.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Save the Children's U.S. emergency response team is mobilizing staff and essential supplies to provide support, relief and recovery services to communities and families in Oklahoma.

"We know from experience that children are always the most vulnerable during emergencies," said Carolyn Miles, president and CEO of Save the Children. "Children and families in and around Moore, Okla., have experienced destruction and loss and need our support to help them recover."

As a national leader in child-focused disaster response and recovery programs, Save the Children is prepared to quickly deploy our Child Friendly Space kits in shelters, creating safe play areas where kids can be kids again. We are also ready to deploy infant and toddler hygiene materials to support young children's well-being while they are displaced from their homes.

Save the Children's disaster-tested programs have served thousands of children in major U.S. emergencies, including hurricane Katrina and the tornado outbreaks in 2011 that devastated areas of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Joplin, Mo.

Save the Children has led and supported child-focused community resilience building programs in Oklahoma over the last five years. We will seek, not only to support the immediate needs of children in the tornado-affected communities, but also to partner with communities to strengthen their ability to protect children and help them recover when a disaster strikes.

Please DONATE NOW to help provide relief and support for children affected by disasters in the United States (https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6239051/k.FC4A/US_Emergencies_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp)

You can also text TWISTER to 20222 to donate $10 to Save the Children and help the response effort. Standard rates apply.

About Save the Children
Save the Children works to break the cycle of poverty and improve the lives of children by ensuring they have the resources they need — access to quality education, healthy foods, and opportunities to grow and develop in a nurturing environment. When disasters strike, like hurricanes and wildfires, Save the Children is among the first on the ground, ensuring the needs of children are being met.

In the United States, Save the Children's early childhood education, literacy, physical activity and nutrition, and emergency response programs reached more than 185,000 children last year alone. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.org/usa.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Panasonic Malaysia is proud to be technical partners with AEON Environmental Foundation Japan through its Malaysian representation of AEON Malaysia (AEON). In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy Malaysia, Green Technology and Water Malaysia (KeTTHA) as well as the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE); AEON will be donating ten Panasonic Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems to ten schools in Malaysia. Partnering AEON, Panasonic will provide comprehensive energy solutions support for the Solar PV Systems.

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At the handover ceremony held in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damansara Jaya, Selangor, the Chairman of AEON Environmental Foundation, Mr. Takuya Okada, officially announced the contribution which was witnessed by the Ministers from the respective ministries as well as the Mr. Yosuke Matsunaga, Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia.

The Solar PV Systems donation kicks start with two schools in central Malaysia - Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damansara Jaya and Sekolah Menengah Maxwell, with eight other local schools in the different states benefitting from this eco education initiative within the year.

This collaboration symbolises the importance of a public-private partnership in inculcating eco awareness amongst our youths, the future leaders of the world.

The 48 HIT® (Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin-layer) PV Modules were supplied from the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Panasonic's first fully integrated solar manufacturing base, producing wafers, cells and modules. Compared to conventional solar modules, HIT® has a higher energy efficiency of 22%, thus providing an estimated 18.8 megawatt hours of energy output for the schools. Panasonic will provide structural and design endorsements at every single stage of implementation. In addition, the company will also set up an eco education corner in the ten schools to raise awareness on the importance of renewable energy in achieving environmental sustainability and allow them to better understand how the Panasonic Solar PV System works.

This project was first initiated in Japan back in 2009 at Junior High Schools in an effort to actively promote the benefits of solar energy power generation systems in providing an alternative source of energy. It aims to inculcate the need for environmental preservation in the younger generation. Panasonic Asia will start similar initiatives to other schools in the neighbouring Asian countries.

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Sky Sports Living for Sport is a free initiative run in partnership with Youth Sport Trust. Sky Ireland is looking to encourage thousands of young people across a third of secondary schools in Ireland to take part within the next three years.

As a national sporting hero, Katie will be a crucial role model and inspiration to young people and schools that take part in Sky Sports Living for Sport in Ireland. She will also champion the work of the other professional athletes who will use their life changing stories and sports skills to mentor students in schools throughout the country to be more engaged, learn team work and new skills and achieve more at school.

After a successful pilot programme with nine Dublin schools and building on the success of Sky Sports Living for Sport in the UK, the initiative will now be rolled out nationwide in partnership with Irish schools.

Olympic Gold Medallist and Sky Sports Living for Sport Ambassador in Ireland, Katie Taylor said: 'I am really looking forward to being part of Sky Sports Living for Sport. I know that sport really can make a difference and if I can use my experience to help young people in schools across Ireland to believe in sport and in themselves, then I'll be thrilled.

'I've worked with Sky before and it's great to see them helping to improve the lives of young people in Ireland. I really hope lots of schools across the country will sign up and get involved', she added.

According to Eamonn Gaffney, Principal, St. Peter's College, Dunboyne, Co. Meath who participated in the pilot programme, 'Our staff could see the positive impact of the programme on students' enthusiasm for school. There was a tangible improvement in the self-esteem of many of the students. The Mentor visits were both inspiring for the students and helpful for the teachers in shaping the Sky Sports Living for Sport project'.

Katie joins David Beckham OBE and other Olympic Gold Medallists, Jessica Ennis CBE and Darren Campbell MBE, along with a team of 74 other world class Athlete Mentors.

Commenting on the launch, JD Buckley, MD, Sky Ireland said, 'We are delighted to launch Sky Sports Living for Sport today in Ireland. This launch offers another clear signal of Sky Ireland's commitment to the market. It is important that we continue to play a positive part in communities across the country and, through the power of sport and leading sports professional, such as Katie Taylor, we look forward to helping students in secondary schools throughout Ireland improve their lives.'

Founded in the UK by Sky in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust (YST), Sky Sports Living for Sport uses sports stars and sports skills to improve the lives of thousands of young people aged 11-16 each year, in partnership with secondary schools. The scheme currently reaches over 30,000 students in a third of all secondary schools in the UK.

To find out more about Sky Sports Living for Sport and to get involved visit www.skysports.com/livingforsport.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About Sky

Sky is the UK and Ireland's leading home entertainment and communications company, and is the UK's biggest investor in television content, investing more than €2.75 billion a year in channels such as Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Sky News. Around two-thirds of Sky's content spend is home-grown and Sky is the fastest-growing source of investment in original home-grown programmes. More than 30 million people watch Sky content each week in the UK & Ireland.

Alongside its commitment to offering customers a greater choice of high-quality content, Sky is a leading innovator. Customers enjoy total control and flexibility over their favourite TV through Sky+, watch TV on the move through Sky Go, and enjoy the best quality TV experience at home through High Definition and 3D.

Sky believes in making a positive contribution to society by improving lives through sport; championing creativity and opening up the arts; helping young people to build skills for a changing world; and taking action to protect the environment. Sky employs 23,000 people and has annual revenues of over £6.8 billion. Sky is listed on the London Stock Exchange (BSY). www.sky.com/corporate

Sky Ireland is aiming to get thousands of young people across a third of Irish second level schools involved in Sky Sports Living for Sport within the next three years. The key areas of focus for the initiative are: attainment and achievement, health and wellbeing, self-esteem and encouraging pupils to reach their full potential. Sky Sports Living for Sport has resulted in significant positive changes in the young people involved and Sky is confident that the initiative in Ireland can make an equally positive impact.

About Sky Sports Living for Sport

Sky Sports Living for Sport is now in its tenth year and 30,000 young people in a third of UK secondary schools have taken part each year. The initiative forms part of Sky's wider commitment to the community through the Bigger Picture. To find out more about Sky's The Bigger Picture initiative visit: www.sky.com/thebiggerpicture

Teachers can run the Sky Sports Living for Sport on a stand-alone basis or as part of existing curriculum activities by selecting up to 20 students who they feel need support and submitting a simple project plan in outline. Sky then sends them information packs and t-shirts. Teachers set project goals with their groups including asking them to lead their own sports event, before finally celebrating the group's achievements. Every school that participates will receive two visits from a professional Athlete Mentor.

A key part of the initiative is inspirational school visits from sports starts as each school that signs up to Sky Sports Living for Sport gets two special visits from one of Ireland's new Athlete Mentors, locally-based elite sports people who motivate and inspire the students and the wider school, raising aspirations and improving life skills. Sky Ireland will be announcing the elite athletes who will become Ireland's Sky Sports Living for Sport Athlete Mentors later in the year.

The following schools participated in the pilot schools programme in Dublin.

• Beaufort College - Margaret Aylward Community College
• Marino College - O'Fiaich College
• Patrician College - Pobascoil Rosmini Community School
• St Josephs - St Peters College
• St Dominic's Secondary School

To register for Sky Sports Living for Sport, go to: www.skysports.com/livingforsport

About Youth Sport Trust

Youth Sport Trust is passionate about helping all young people to achieve their full potential by delivering high quality physical education and sport.

Youth Sport Trust works to:
• Give every child a sporting start in life through high quality PE and sport in primary schools;
• ensure all young people have a sporting chance by developing opportunities for those with special educational needs and disabilities;
• Support all young people to achieve their sporting best in school and their personal best in life.

To find out more visit: www.youthsporttrust.org

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These tips are posted on Dr. Mayer's web site: www.DrJohnMayer.com and he will be explaining them all week on www.WebTalkRadio.net. The show is: Troubled Teens: The Fix. He has also run these tips on his twitter @DrJohnMayer and Facebook pages @DrJohnMayer.

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Transport for London (TfL) has today announced a new school rate for pupils from school years 1 to 11 travelling on the Emirates Air Line in a school group.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has approved TfL plans which mean schools in all of the London Boroughs can book a return journey on the Emirates Air Line for just £1 per student.

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London said: 'What better way to learn about our city's fascinating history than by travelling at 90 metres above the Thames on the Emirates Air Line, marvelling at its sleek design, whilst our fine Capital unfolds underneath?

'I am delighted that with the introduction of this special rate even more children can now enjoy one of London's transporting triumphs!'

Danny Price, TfL's Head of the Emirates Air Line said: 'We have introduced the Emirates Air Line school rate with the Mayor of London because we want to inspire young people and encourage learning about the scheme as a new urban transport experience in London.

'The Emirates Air Line is supporting regeneration and playing a vital role in attracting investment to the area so it is important that young people, as the future users and designers of transport, can benefit and be a part of that.'

TfL's London Transport Museum has been working closely with schools to support exciting lesson plans for all ages.

The Emirates Air Line offers teachers a vast array of subject areas to choose from if they want to have a lesson in a cabin or include a visit to the Emirates Air Line as part of a school trip to the area.

Pupils can learn about the history of south and east London and the Olympic Legacy, the areas continuous regeneration and sustainability and the art, design and technology behind the Emirates Air Line.

Last week pupils from Sherington Primary School in Greenwich and Royal Docks Community School in Newham visited the Emirates Air Line.

Diane Atkinson, Head Teacher of Sherington Primary School in Greenwich said: 'The journey on the Emirates Air Line was an amazing opportunity for our children as part of their study of the local area.

'There are spectacular, unique aerial views of the river and surrounding landscape.

'The trip provided a perfect opportunity to study and discuss land use and the children had an exciting adventure on this unusual form of transport.'

Schools may also want to visit The O2 which is close to the Emirates Greenwich Peninsula Terminal and has the British Music Experience, an interactive exhibition about British music history.

The Crystal - a sustainable cities initiative by Siemens is next to the Emirates Royal Docks Terminal and is a great place for pupils to learn about innovative technologies that are driving future trends for a more sustainable world.

Notes to editors:

• The Emirates Air Line has already reached two million passenger journeys exceeding its first year target of 1.3 million journeys within just four months and customer satisfaction is high with passengers giving it a score of 93 out of 100 in a recent survey
• Find learning information for teachers: http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/learning/schools/projects/452-emirates-air-line-schools-scheme
• School group bookings can be made by calling: 020 3282 1030 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, or by emailing: EALGroups@macemacro.com
• The rate entitles pupils as part of a school group to make a single, return or roundtrip journey for £1. A return with Oyster for a child aged five to 15 is £3.20. The return cash fare is £4.40
• Read the full terms and conditions: http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/learning/schools/projects/452-emirates-air-line-schools-scheme

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This free photo book for children aims to teach children various things about snakes in a light and entertaining manner. It contains catchy, clear, and crisp images of different types of snakes in their natural habitats.

Most people would prefer to stay away from these reptiles for very good reasons. There are lots of venomous snakes in the country and without proper knowledge on how to deal with them, an encounter can be deadly. However, these reptiles are not all bad. People will discover, upon reading this picture book, that snakes are very interesting creatures. 

• They don't blink
• They have some sort of permanent contact lens that protects their eyes
• They can only see black and white
• Snakes use their tongue to smell
• Not all animals can be killed by snake venom
• Snakes have built-in infrared sensors
• King cobras only eat snakes

Furthermore, snakes offer medical benefits. Everyone knows that snakes' venom is used to create anti-venom. Aside from that, a certain medical study is being performed to use copperhead venom as a possible treatment for breast cancer. Similarly, another group of experts are studying the effects of the Asian sand viper's venom on making the human body fight melanoma cells.

Snake venom can also be used to help patients with angina and heart problems by being transformed into a coagulant. Venom from a certain type of Brazilian viper is also believed to help people with high blood pressure.

Amazing how something feared by most people turns out to have huge significance to people, isn't it? Learning about how they can help provide cures for diseases that affect millions of people today as well as their quirks and other interesting qualities should make one look at these slithering reptiles in a different way.

Mayrose's latest free photo book for kids will also help enlighten a lot of parents and children about snakes. This is a fun book to read and learn from. 

About James Mayrose

James Mayrose is a husband, father, and writer whose goal is to create books that both children and parents can enjoy and learn from. Learn from about him and his books at his Amazon author page.

CONTACT

James Mayrose
james@mayrosebooks.com
James' Amazon author page

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Dr. Louise Naylor and researchers from The University of Western Australia, Liverpool John Moores University, and Swansea University evaluated 15 children, 9-11 years of age, who participated in 15 minutes each of high intensity exergaming (Kinect Sports – 200m Hurdles), low intensity exergaming (Kinect Sports – Ten Pin Bowling), and a graded exercise test (treadmill). The researchers measured energy expenditure. They also measured the vascular response to each activity using flow-mediated dilation (FMD), which is a validated measure of vascular function and health in children.

They found that high intensity exergaming elicited an energy expenditure equivalent to moderate intensity exercise; low intensity exergaming resulted in an energy expenditure equivalent to low intensity exercise. Additionally, although the low intensity exergaming did not have an impact on FMD, high intensity exergaming significantly decreased FMD, suggesting that the latter may improve vascular health in children. High intensity exergaming also increased heart rate and the amount of energy burned. Participants reported similar enjoyment levels with both intensities of exergaming, which indicates that children may be equally likely to continue playing the high intensity games.

According to Dr. Naylor, 'Higher intensity exergaming may be a good form of activity for children to use to gain long-term and sustained health benefits.' These findings also support the growing notion that high intensity activity is beneficial for children's health, and high intensity exergaming should be considered a means of encouraging children to become more active.

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Notes for Editors
'The Effect of Exergaming on Vascular Function in Children,' by Andrew Mills, BSc, Michael Rosenberg, PhD, Gareth Stratton, PhD, Howard H. Carter, BSc, Angela L. Spence, BSc, Christopher JA Pugh, PhD, Daniel J. Green, PhD, and Louise H. Naylor, PhD, appears in The Journal of Pediatrics(www.jpeds.com), DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2013.03.076, published by Elsevier.

About The Journal of Pediatrics
The Journal of Pediatrics is a primary reference for the science and practice of pediatrics and its subspecialties. This authoritative resource of original, peer-reviewed articles oriented toward clinical practice helps physicians stay abreast of the latest and ever-changing developments in pediatric medicine. The Journal of Pediatrics is ranked 4th out of 115 pediatric medical journals (2011 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters). URL: www.jpeds.com

About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and close to 20,000 book titles, including major reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online solutions include ScienceDirect, Scopus, Reaxys, ClinicalKey and Mosby's Suite, which enhance the productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal suite and MEDai's Pinpoint Review, which help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes more cost-effectively.

A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a world leading provider of professional information solutions. The group employs more than 30,000 people, including more than 15,000 in North America. Reed Elsevier Group plc is owned equally by two parent companies, Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. Their shares are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RUK and ENL.

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'I am really happy to get this website out to the public,' said Libby. 'While FunnyBirthdayShow.com is primarily aimed at the birthday-party market, it could also be a great resource to parents planning a first communion celebration, a kindergarten graduation, a Halloween party, or a Christmas party, for instance. It includes video, photos, and testimonials, which should be a tremendous help to anyone planning a kids or family event in San Antonio or the surrounding area.'

Libby has almost thirty years of experience as an entertainer. In addition to birthday shows, he and his green ventriloquist partner Sagebrush have performed for the WOAI Morning News, the Luling Watermelon Thump, the Floresville Peanut Festival, USAA, schools, libraries, and many other organizations. For additional details on Joe Libby and his services for birthdays and other kids' parties, visit http://www.FunnyBirthdayShow.com.

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For more than 120 years, Bolton Lads and Girls Club has provided youngsters with a safe haven in which to spend their free time. During those early days, the concept was an innovative one. Now, youth centres are more commonplace, but the Club remains a special place, that the Bolton community could not afford to be without.

The Bolton Lads and Girls Club welcomes all young people, aged 8-21 years old (or up to 25 years old for youngster with disabilities), to take part in a variety of exciting programmes. From recreational opportunities and performing arts to a diverse array of sporting activities, the Club ensures that every young person thrives, regardless of their interests or their background.

Amongst the state of the art facilities available, visitors will find a fitness suite, sports hall, boxing gym and climbing wall. Creative youngsters will thrive in the arts and crafts area and performing arts studio, while the business leaders of tomorrow can access training, apprenticeships or further education, through the Enterprise Zone.

In addition to stimulating these youngsters, mentally and physically, the Club works hard to instil its core values in every visitor; shaping happy, caring and responsible young members of the community.

Around 3000 young people enjoy the Club's various programmes every week but, importantly, they also enjoy access to care and support. At Bolton Lads and Girls Club, there'll always be something to do, but crucially there'll always be someone to talk to.

As part of the intensive mentoring services provided, the community's at risk youths can receive guidance or training, through one-to-one sessions or group activities.
But as a registered charity, the Club relies upon donations from patrons, supporters and fundraising events. Without this support, the long running haven would be forced to close its doors for good.

UK Healthcare has supported the Bolton Lads and Girls Club for a number of years, helping the facility to maintain its modern facilities and continue to hold important community events such as the recent BLGC Anti-Bullying Nights.

As a major UK provider of personal and corporate health cash plans, UK Healthcare offers affordable policies allowing plan holders to claim back cash on a wide range of medical services, including dental and optical checkups, X-Rays, health screenings, medical prescriptions and hospital stays, up to agreed policy limits.
 
But the company also backs a variety of fantastic charities and healthcare institutions throughout the UK, including Bolton Lads and Girls Club. Last year, UK Healthcare raised more than £56,000 for worthwhile causes. It was a record breaking year of charity work, but one that they intend to improve upon further in 2013.

Discover the benefits of a personal or corporate health cash plan today with a visit to the UK Healthcare website. http://ukhealthcare.org.uk  For more information about Bolton Lads and Girls Club, and their brilliant facilities, pay a visit to the organisation's official website. http://www.boltonladsandgirlsclub.co.uk

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