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UPS generously support Circles of Learning
Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a USD49.7 billion corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today UPS, or United Parcel Service Inc., is a global company with one of the most recognised and admired brands in the world. As the largest express carrier and package delivery company in the world, we are also a leading provider of specialised transportation, logistics, capital, and e-commerce services. Every day we manage the flow of goods, funds and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
UPS has kindly made a cash donation to Circles of Learning in support of the
Health & Play Program, and recently provided their own Sydney based staff on a volunteer basis to assist us for a day. Your help was greatly appreciated!
Organic food lowers children's exposure to pesticides
Study by Emory University (Atlanta, USA) shows an organic diet lowers children's exposure to agricultural pesticides. Read the research here:
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Organic food mitigates climate change
Visit the full article at http://www.organicchoice.com.au/news.php?id=219
Official: Organic really is better
The biggest study yet into organic food has found it is more nutritious than ordinary produce and may help lengthen people's lives.
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Vaccines
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 "If AB 16 and companion bills SB 533 and SB 676 are enacted, the following mandatory vaccine schedule will be imposed on every child from birth to 12 years old in California beginning on July 1, 2008. ..... read more.
Diet Study
An experiment involving identical twin brothers has revealed the dramatic effect an additive-free die can have on children. Britons Christopher and Michael Parker, aged five, were on separate diets for a fortnight, with the l..... read more.
Children, hang up now
Young children using mobile phones absorb up to 50 per cent more radiation through their skulls than adults, according to new research. University of Utah scientists have discovered that when a five year old uses a mobile, radi..... read more.
Computer games stunt brain growth
Children who play computer games for hours on end risk stunted brain growth and a loss of self-control research has shown. A study found thought processes required by computer games were too simple to stimulate crucial area of ..... read more.
GPs told of cough mixture dangers
Cough mixtures are at best useless and at worst dangerous for children, according to new practice guidelines for GPs. A health manual produced by The Children's Hospital, Westmead warns that, although GPs are under "considerabl..... read more.
Scents kids go wild for
Simple things such as Perfume can trigger hyperactivity in children a recent study has found. Researchers say mothers splashing on a fragrance can cause hyperactivity in their children. Toiletries and air fresheners can have th..... read more.
Feed the monsters greens and they'll be less violent
Feeding youngsters cabbages, carrots and other fresh vegetables could stop violent behaviour, scientists believe. Veges contain vitamins and minerals that boost production of mood-altering chemicals in the brain, researc..... read more.
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