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Practical Advice for First Time Home Buyers -- Keep Your Options Open

With the abundance of short sales and foreclosed homes out in the marketplace, many first time home buyers are giving too much attention to these types of properties, and not enough to others. Ryan Gable, owner of StartingPoint Realty, whose firm primarily deals with first time homebuyers in the Chicagoland area (www.startingpointrealty.com), reminds first time buyers to keep an open mind. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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New Liquid Functional Nutrition Products: EYL Beverages Announces Debut of DeCOMPRESS™ and Debug™ Beverages at Natural Products EXPO West

DeCOMPRESS™ is an all natural effective herbal/botanical de-stress beverage that promotes a sense of calm without feeling drowsy or lethargic. DeCOMPRESS™ is designed to help soothe the mind and body with no Melatonin. Debug™ is an all natural daily defense booster beverage containing a pioneering herbal ingredient for beverages called Stabilized Rice Bran with 110 known anti-oxidants. Both beverages are made from the most trusted ancient Indian and Chinese herbal remedies, all natural, zero calories and doctor endorsed. Both DeCOMPRESS™ and debug™ will be officially launched at retail in June of 2010 but available now by ecommerce. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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New BoostKids Book Increases Children's Confidence by Teaching People Skills and Developing Character

Boost your children's self confidence by teaching them people skills and developing their character. Rob Heller's new book, "BoostKids: Teaching Kids Life's Most Important Lessons," is an excellent resource for parents looking to build their child's self confidence using BoostKids techniques. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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AT&T Releases ‘Raising Their Voices,’ a New Study Into Causes and Solutions for the High School Dropout Crisis

In Response to Key Research Finding, National Education Association Takes Lead in Launching Series of Community Dialogues (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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PocketSLP iPhone App a Game Changer for Speech Therapy

The PocketSLP iPhone app captivates and engages children in ways flash cards never could. Dubbed “The Digital SLP Assistant”, PocketSLP makes card decks obsolete, ushering in a new era for speech therapists and parents of children with articulation delays. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Candy.com Launches New Confectionery Supplies Product Line Addition of 5,000+ new Candy Making Supplies Allow Customers to Make Candy Right in Their Home

Candy.com, the fastest growing online purveyor of candy products, has announced the addition of 5,000+ new products in March to complement its already burgeoning confectionary supplies product line. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Launch of New Book, What to Do for Heavy Kids, Coincides with First Lady's Campaign to Fight Childhood Obesity

Coinciding with First Lady Michelle Obama's launching of a campaign to battle childhood obesity in the U.S., a new self-help book, What To Do For Heavy Kids, was released last week (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Embezzlement of School Booster Club Funds No Joking Matter

Thousands of dollars raised by school booster clubs and intended to build new school playgrounds, fund field trips and other activities is being stolen. Parent Booster USA recently published new guidelines to assist school support organizations develop and use proper financial procedures to safeguard school funds. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Is There a Dentist in the House? San Francisco Team Answers the Call

Bay Area House Call Dentists gain recognition and gratitude for helping special needs and senior communities. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Physical Bullying of Kids on the Decline; PC Pandora 6.0 Computer Monitoring Software Can Help Combat the Rising Cyberbullying

A new national study conducted by the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire found physical bullying among peers declined from 2003 to 2008. At the same time, the National Crime Prevention Council says cyberbullying is on the rise. Pandora Corp. co-founder Manuel Coats explains how PC Pandora 6.0 computer monitoring software can be a valuable tool in the fight against cyberbullying. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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World's Only Fashionable Hands-free Pumping Bra Wins Major Parenting Award

PumpEase™ hands-free pumping supports wins the PTPA Media Inc. Seal of Approval (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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InventHelp Client Patents 'Comforsoother' - Invention Could Pacify and Entertain Infants and Toddlers

InventHelp®, America's leading inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Florida, has designed a toy that helps a baby to learn to use a pacifier. This invention is patented. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Gifts that Give Back: Mother’s Day Gifts & Father’s Day Gifts at bumble B Design to Benefit Humanitarian Aid Organization CARE

bumble B design, a woman-owned online gift business based in Seattle, WA, is donating a portion of their Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift sales to the humanitarian aid organization, CARE.org. “I love the idea of a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift not only delighting the gift recipient with one of bumble B design’s personalized gift baskets, boxes or bags, but also benefiting those in less fortunate circumstances,” comments owner Bevin B.Cooper Farkas. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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'Get Pregnant' Aims To Help Couples Conceive Naturally, Faster

New informative Australian website, GetPregnant.com.au serves as a free guide on increasing fertility in women and men, as well as infertility diagnosis, treatment and options. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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New Picture Book, A Hungry Lion in My Tummy, Reaches Health Clubs About Healthy Eating in a Fun Way

A Hungry Lion in My Tummy, picture book, is an adventure of healthy foods for preschoolers and young elementary children that is reaching athletic clubs, educators and parents. This book brings into focus the health benefits of feeding the lion with good foods which all have a positive impact. The character makes the food choices for the lion based on the effects the food will have so the lion can perform. "Maybe I should feed him a banana? A banana will keep his muscles springy so he can jump, twist and exercise." And as the story goes, "But that's not enough for a hungry lion" and the adventure begins. There is a variety of fruits and vegetables mentioned in the story that will enable parents and program directors of special events to have a taste test with the children. Protein is tapped into and the impact it will have as well. A Hungry Lion in My Tummy brings home the message when the character finally decides that if he feeds the lion little bites of all the good foods the lion will be strong and healthy. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Child's Play Communications Hosts Third Annual Bloggers Brunch April 13th in Los Angeles

Panelists Discuss How to Reach Moms in Social Media and Get Results. Sponsors Introduce Brands to Influencers. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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California Medical Practice and FitOrbit Fight Obesity with a New Wellness Program Showing Patients the Benefits of Fitness and Proper Nutrition

Leading Southern California medical practice for obesity, diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension, Valley Renal Medical Group introduces two-dozen team members to a new wellness program - FitOrbit, a fitness solution for unlimited personal training and meal planning delivered completely over the internet. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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PTPA Media Announces Spring 2010 Parent Tested Parent Approved Products

Parent Approved Product Winners include Pampers, Hooked on Phonics, Naturepedic, Halo Innovations, EuroPro and Street Surfing (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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New Mobile Phone Payment Technology Can Help Keep Families Safe

"Your Designated Driver on Me" is a nationwide designated driver program that encourages family members and friends to pay for each other's cab fare if they ever need to use a cab after drinking. No questions asked. The program incorporates innovative new mobile phone payment technology that allows users to send money instantly by mobile phone. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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