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DonorsChoose.org is a non-profit organization that works with people from all over the web, to enrich and enhance the opportunities of students all over the US.

According to the site:

DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need for more effective learning. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, whom we call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund.

On completion of a project, donors receive a feedback package of student photos and thank-you notes, and a teacher impact letter.

There is a contagious energy that comes from playing on a team.Teams take on the spirit of the day as family, friends and co-workers join together to have fun and help fight MS.Click to view team photos from previous eventsDon’t miss any of the fun on September 8 at McLane Park!Join the Movement! Register today for Poplar Bluff’s MS Walk at McLane Park and walk with us to find a cure!

Join as an individual, register a team, or create a team - and help to support the fight against MS. Forming a team is easy, click here to learn how!

As much fun as we have at the MS Walk, the challenge of raising as much money as possible to help end the devastating effects of MS is not lost.

To help our participants in their fund-raising efforts, several tools are available and offered freely on MS Walk’s Fundraising Page.

The greatest reward of participating in the MS Walk is knowing that you are raising crucial funds needed to help people with MS in your community. However, that’s not the only rewarding part!

T-shirts are awarded at $110 and will be available the day of the walk as well as a prize for $200 turned in that day. Other prize categories are available, visit MS Walk’s Prize Redemption Center for more information.

Sign-In Begins: 10:00 a.m. Walk Begins: 11:00 a.m.

ConAgra Foods today announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling all varieties of Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Great Value Peanut Butter beginning with product code 2111 imprinted on the lid of both brands. ConAgra Foods is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a statistical report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that these products may be linked to the food borne illness salmonella.
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Public four-year colleges in Missouri could lose some state aid if their tuition increases exceed the rate of inflation under legislation being considered by state lawmakers.Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Ken Dobbins hopes lawmakers will revise the measure so it doesn’t penalize schools such as Southeast that have relatively low student fees. Dobbins testified before the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.

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SeMissourian:

While water skiing with her friends at Lake Wappapello in the summer of 1970, Judy McMullin lost her brand-new high school class ring.

“I had only had it a month,” said McMullin, a graduate of Central High School who now lives in Chaffee, Mo. “I was so disappointed that I’d lost it so soon.”

Now, 37 years later, McMullin has her ring back…read more

Wal-Mart is applying its famous price rollback strategy to health care by announcing it will make nearly 300 generic drugs available to customers and employees for only $4 per prescription.
The change in pricing affects both customers with and without insurance. Those with insurance will pay a co-pay of $4.00. Wal-Mart says they will still file with your insurance company, but will not charge them.

The program began in September of 2006, and is expanding each month with new additions to the list of offered prescriptions.

Visit the Wal-mart Pharmacy Website for more information.

Renkoo solves a problem we’ve all had: how does a group of friends decide on a place and time to get together (and maybe also an activity to enjoy)? Preferably without completely filling up your email box or spending all day on the phone :-)

Renkoo is a free, easy way to plan your social events, send out invitations and organize your outings.

For more information, go to renkoo.com!

If you’re a home owner or renter, a secure inventory of your possessions should be a big part of your theft or disaster recovery plan. Having an up-to-date home inventory will help you get your home owner insurance claim settled faster, verify losses for your income tax return and help you purchase the correct amount of insurance.

Creating a home inventory can be a challenge. StuffSafe makes it easy!

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Geni is a unique approach to solving the problem of genealogy, which is the question of how everyone is related.

Geni lets you create a family tree through our fun simple interface. When you add a relative’s email address, he or she will be invited to join your tree. That relative can then add other relatives, and so on. Your tree will continue to grow as relatives invite other relatives.

Each family member has a profile which can be viewed by clicking their name in the tree. This helps family members learn more about each other and stay in touch. Family members can also share information and work together to build profiles for common ancestors.

Geni is a private network. Only the people in your tree can see your tree and your profile. Geni will not share your personal information with third parties.

Check out Geni today!

Nuvvo is your way to teach on the web. Everyone knows a little bit about something, and this free, AJAX-enhanced eLearning web service is designed to bring out the teacher in all of us.

Most of the courses are free.

Check out Nuvvo.com