Archive for June, 2009

Bottled Water

Question: Bottled water sales have leveled off or even dropped. Do you think consumers have lost their fascination with bottled water? Do you think the public now has more confidence in tap water?
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Consumer fascination with bottles water is not over. We live in a busy, mobile society and people want safe [...]

Kentuckians Urged To Return Their Disaster Loan Forms

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Don’t be misled by the word “business” in the name of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). After a disaster, low interest disaster loans from the SBA are the nation’s primary source of disaster recovery funds for homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and          most non-profit organizations.
SBA has issued more than 2,300 [...]

Substituting Water for Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Can Reduce Excess Calorie Consumption in Children and Teens

April 6, 2009– Replacing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with water could eliminate an average of 235 excess calories per day among children and adolescents, according to a study published in the April 2009 Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The study’s authors conclude that such a replacement would be a simple and effective way [...]

A Parent’s Guide to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Children

There are many ways to protect children as they grow. Car seats, covers for electrical outlets, and bike helmets provide just some of the protection every child deserves. And when it comes to protection against certain childhood diseases, the medical community strongly recommends vaccinations.
Getting your child vaccinated is important. And you probably have questions about [...]

President Obama Unveils ‘United We Serve’, Calls on All Americans to Commit to Meaningful Volunteer Service in Their Daily Lives

President encourages Americans to visit www.serve.gov to find and create service projects in their communities, share stories about projects they’re working on
 
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in a video message, President Obama unveiled United We Serve, an extended call to service challenging all Americans to help lay a new foundation for growth in this country by [...]

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