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Cancer Fact or Fiction: Separating Myths from Good Information
By the National Cancer Institute
Editor's Note: The following article is part of the monthly Lifelines education and awareness print series that the National Cancer Institute provides to African American news and information outlets.
BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To many, cancer remains one of the most frightening diagnoses in modern medicine.
TESOL and First Book Team Up to Provide New Books to Philadelphia Kids
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First Book, the national nonprofit that provides new books to kids in need, is joining forces with TESOL International Association to provide more than 4,000 brand-new books to Philadelphia students from low-income families.
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During TESOL's upcoming convention in Philadelphia, March 28-31, attendees and exhibitors will donate the funds to provide new books to local kids in need.
PilePro LLC's Connector Range Joins Skyline Steel's Technical Product Manual for the First Time
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PilePro LLC is pleased to announce that its sheetpile connector range has for the first time joined the Technical Product Manual of Skyline Steel, the U.S.
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100 Million Books to Kids in Need
First Book Celebrates 20 Years of Creating Success Stories by Bringing More Books to More Kids
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to children in need, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a call to action. This year, First Book pledges to distribute its 100 millionth new book, and double the number of schools and programs in its national network, from 25,000 to 50,000.
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The organization is also planning to expand its digital offerings to include e-books and other educational resources. In addition, First Book, which currently operates across the U.S.
TESOL and First Book Team Up to Provide New Books to Philadelphia Kids
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First Book, the national nonprofit that provides new books to kids in need, is joining forces with TESOL International Association to provide more than 4,000 brand-new books to Philadelphia students from low-income families.
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During TESOL's upcoming convention in Philadelphia, March 28-31, attendees and exhibitors will donate the funds to provide new books to local kids in need.
Cancer Fact or Fiction: Separating Myths from Good Information
By the National Cancer Institute
Editor's Note: The following article is part of the monthly Lifelines education and awareness print series that the National Cancer Institute provides to African American news and information outlets.
BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To many, cancer remains one of the most frightening diagnoses in modern medicine.
Coach Frank Beamer and First Book Join Forces to Bring New Books to Virginia Kids
Foundation to Fund 32,000 New Books for Kids in Need
ROANOKE, Va., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, Herma's Readers, the Virginia literacy foundation founded by legendary Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, and First Book, the national nonprofit that provides new books to kids in need, announced a new partnership that will provide 32,000 brand-new books to kids from low-income families across Virginia.
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"The research is there, and it's clear," said Beamer.
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