Readers try for a Record for Reading

http://www.readfortherecord.org/site/PageServer


The Very Hungry Caterpillar


About the story:
In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf." So begins Eric Carle's classic, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". This book follows the ravenous caterpillar's path as he eats his way through one apple (and the pages of the book itself) on Monday, two pears on Tuesday, three plums on Wednesday, and so on, through cherry pie and sausage - -until he is really fat and has a stomachache -- I bet you can guess what happens then! The book has a great story and Eric Carle's wonderful collage-like artistry.

It is good for teaching nutrition, counting, science (stages of a butterfly) and the days of the week.


Across the United States today Thursday October 8, 2009 many schools and homes are breaking out this book which can be purchased at Wal-Mart to read today to promote reading!

Read more below


MADISON, Wis., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eric Carle's best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, will be shared with children around the world when Arizona Governor Jan Brewer reads the classic book via webcast powered by Mediasite by Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFO - News). The multimedia presentation, available at www.ccspresentationsystems.com/readfortherecord, is part of the fourth annual Read for the Record celebration.

Jumpstart began Read for the Record in 2006 to bring preschool children together with valued grownups in their lives to read the same book, on the same day, in communities all over the world. This year, Jumpstart hopes to set a new world record for the greatest number of people reading at once. The day starts on NBC's "TODAY" show, with Jumpstart's official spokespeople Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira, and continues all day long at thousands of reading events in schools, libraries and community centers as well as online via Mediasite. CCS Presentation Systems partnered with Sonic Foundry to bring the story to the web.

"We have served Arizona schools and educators for nearly 20 years and are true believers in helping to advance students through technology in the classroom," said Founder and CEO of CCS Presentation Systems, John Godbout. "Combining efforts with Governor Brewer and Sonic Foundry to make Read for the Record not only a widespread Arizona event, but a global celebration, made perfect sense and broadens our commitment to supporting educators."

The Mediasite webcasting platform allows children to experience the joy of reading as they not only listen to Gov. Brewer read the story, but also see her facial expressions and take in the intricate details of Carle's famous collage-style illustrations.

"The Read for the Record campaign has proven to be a powerful vehicle to share knowledge and instill the passion of learning in young children. It speaks to our core mission at Sonic Foundry as we continue our commitment to nurture that passion into adulthood and create lifelong learners," said Rimas Buinevicius, chairman and CEO of Sonic Foundry. "We are thrilled that Mediasite is the platform that will bring this beloved story to children around the world."

MilkBones

When you give the wholesome goodness of Milk-Bone® dog snacks, you’re giving more than just cleaner teeth and fresher breath.

That’s because every time you buy Milk-Bone® dog snacks, a portion of the proceeds goes to help the Canine Assistants® organization.

SunnyD

2 ways to participate
1. Collect 20 labels with your class, and get 20 books for your classroom!*

or

2. Collect labels and help raise money for Kids In Need (10 cents per label)!

SunnyD will select 20 age-appropriate books for the classroom. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. While supplies last. Subsequent entries will go toward a donation to the Kids In Need Foundation; each label donated will contribute 10 cents to Kids In Need, with SunnyD donating a minimum of $100,000 and up to $300,000. Program ends November 14, 2009; entries must be postmarked no later than November 14, 2009. Thank you for making classrooms sunnier places.



Help by drinking SunnyD and help your schools!



3 easy steps
1. Parents can collect UPC labels on valid SunnyD products.

2. Parents then send the UPC labels to their child’s teacher.

3. Teachers will complete the entry form and send it to SunnyD!


NOTE:

Teachers in the US spend approximately $550 out of pocket annually on supplies for their classrooms1. 13 million kids in the US live in poverty2. The SunnyD Book Spree makes it easy to help both causes. SunnyD, the Kids In Need Foundation and a national book publisher have teamed up to help teachers obtain much-needed supplies for classrooms. And we need your help!

http://www.sunnyd.com/bookspree/why.html

Sonic Drive In

LIMEADES for LEARNING for the month of September!

Get youself a drink from Sonic and then visit LimeadesForLearning.com and vote for your favorite teacher's project. See how you are helping out with very little of your time!

A Driving Force In Your Community
SONIC is more than a great place to grab an Extra-Long Cheese Coney and a Cherry Limeade. From first jobs to first dates, SONIC has provided the setting for many milestones in our customers' lives. Thanks to our loyal customers and employees, we're an integral part of the cities and towns in which we operate.

Research from WebMD about volunteers

This article was a great read and find for me, as it confirms what I have said for years about volunteering! Enjoy


From the WebMD


Doug Oman, PhD, of the University of California, Berkeley, tells WebMD that the more one volunteers, the greater the benefit. For example, volunteers who spend time working at two or more organizations were 70% less likely to die from heart disease, including heart attacks and stroke, than were non-volunteers of the same age and sex.

These so-called "high volume" volunteers also cut their overall risk of death by 35%, says Oman, who presented his study at an American Heart Association conference here.

Oman says that scientists have known for "years that volunteers are different." Medical researchers refer to this as "volunteer bias," meaning that persons who volunteer to take part in medical studies may be more health-conscious than the general population, and so it may not be possible to generalize findings from studies using such volunteers. "So is this a nuisance variable," Oman asked the other scientists attending his lecture, "or an unrecognized public health opportunity?"

Oman says that volunteers do tend to be younger than 85 and better educated, and are more likely to be female -- all factors that have also been associated with healthy hearts. However, after taking these factors into consideration, volunteering was "still an independent marker for health," he says.

Additionally, the people who volunteered with at least one organization were more likely to have active social lives, be married, attend religious services, and "be joiners of organizations or clubs," Oman says. All of these factors are also associated with good health, but again, Oman says that when he adjusted for these factors, "volunteerism still stood out."

He says that he didn't ask the study subjects about "the type of volunteer work, and it may be that certain types of work are healthier than other types, but we don't know. That is an area that will require further study."

All of the subjects in the study lived in Marin County, Calif., a wealthy area surrounding San Francisco. All the subjects were enrolled in 1990 and followed for five years, he says.

Vital Information:
Researchers report that people who volunteer their time at two or more organizations were 70% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those the same age and sex who don't volunteer. These same volunteers, overall, cut their risk of death by 35%.
Researchers still need to tease out why volunteers seem to be healthier people, on average. Even though the study accounted for the health advantages that volunteers have (such as being female, being better educated, and being under age 85), they still edge out their non-volunteering peers.
In the study group, the subjects who volunteered with at least one organization had other healthy attributes, such as an active social life, a spouse, regular attendance at religious services, and personalities that make them want to get involved.

American Heart Walk

Join with the "Go Red For Women" campaign and
the American Heart Association
and wear red to encourage heart healthy living!


www.americanheart.org



Join me at the American Heart Walk September 26, 2009 at the Metro Park in Jacksonville, Florida the walk begins at 9:00am so sign up to walk with the Team Bank of America and Happy Hearts to raise awareness and make an impact to fight heart disease!

Need more information just contact me at heartofavolunteer@yahoo.com

Mrs. Florida International

THIS COULD BE YOU!

Compete to win over $10,000 in cash/prizes at
Mrs. Florida International Pageant 2010
Radisson Worldgate Resort
Kissimmee, Florida

CONGRATULATIONS DEANNA ROLLYSON,
Mrs. Florida International 2009!

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visit www.Daretodream-dee.blogspot.com


News Flash: Mrs. Florida International 2010 - September 12-13, 2009

Someone will be crowned the New Mrs. Florida International 2010 will it be me Mrs. Jacksonville Beach? Join and cheer me onto victory as I compete for a chance to become the next titleholder!