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A child development program founded in 1965 that helps prepare disadvantaged children for school. Established as part of President Johnson's anti-poverty agenda, it provides economically deprived preschoolers with education, nutrition, health, and social services at special centers based in schools and community settings throughout the country. The program is known for its high degree of parental involvement in planning and management.

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Success of SEED program debated

Published July 4, 2009, 12:49 am, The News Journal

Almost four years ago, more than 600 students entered Delaware Technical & Community College as the first recipients of state-funded SEED tuition scholarships.

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Kids are Runners Too at Holland

Published July 4, 2009, 12:42 am, East Aurora Advertiser

As elementary students lined up below a balloon-covered starting gate, a sculpture of the Holland Dutchman mascot watched and a few clouds dawdled overhead. After a brief speech by a teacher, the students took off to finish their half-marathon, a distance of 13.1 miles.

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New health plan has much lower cost, Dodd says

Published July 4, 2009, 12:23 am, New Haven Register

HARTFORD — The cost of health care reform dropped dramatically in a plan unveiled Wednesday by U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, D-Conn. The plan includes a government-run insurance option and a “pay or play” feature for larger businesses.

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NORWESCAP gives honors at recognition ceremony

Published July 3, 2009, 11:53 pm, The Advertiser-News

LAFAYETTE NORWESCAP Child and Family Resource Services recently held a Provider Appreciation Night at The Lafayette House in Lafayette, recognizing child care providers for their efforts in providing care for children of working parents.

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Fremont voters to decide on levy Tuesday

Published July 3, 2009, 11:40 pm, Rexburg Standard Journal

ST. ANTHONY -- Should the Fremont School District be allowed to levy for $600,000 in property taxes for the next two years to help cover maintenance and operation expenses?

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Oakland morticians-to-be train for the business of death

Published July 3, 2009, 11:20 pm, The Pitt News

Students at PIMS learn facial reconstructions for damaged bodies. A few blocks down Baum Boulevard in North Oakland, class is in session, and a group of students carefully picksindividual pieces of artificial and human hair from tool kits.

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Events Calendar

Published July 3, 2009, 11:04 pm, The Times-News

Magic Valley Arts Council and Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art and Contemporary Craft, 132 Main Ave. S. in Main Street Plaza, open 7-9 p.m. with continued exhibit of gallery members' work at Full Moon Gallery; "Going to the Dogs," animal portraits by Janet Thomas, in La Galeria Pequena; and in the Main Street Plaza, an exhibit of photos submitted for the arts council's recent 2nd Century Photo ...

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Q&A With Philip Lanzafame

Published July 3, 2009, 11:00 pm, The Glendale News-Press

Philip Lanzafame is Glendale’s Development Services director and was recently given the responsibility for creating a $150,000 “Buy Glendale” marketing campaign that the Redevelopment Agency hopes will turn around the fortunes of struggling small businesses throughout the city. But marketing an entire city’s retail offerings is no easy task, he says.

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Backtalk the bestin Bashford Manor

Published July 3, 2009, 10:58 pm, Lexington Herald-Leader

LOUISVILLE — In his 6-furlong journey around Churchill Downs on Friday, Backtalk demonstrated

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Improving the game one club at a

Published July 3, 2009, 10:52 pm, Southlake Times

What started out as a garage hobby five years ago has become a full time job for Russ Ryden. He is the owner of Fit 2 Score in Southlake, and does custom golf clubfitting for anyone wanting to improve their game.

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