PRESS RELEASE: Mark My Time Digital Bookmark

CHANDLER HEIGHTS, AZ – Over the years, the Mark-My-Time™ digital bookmark has helped thousands of students accurately monitor their required reading times. As a result, it has become a frequently used reading tool both in the home and in schools across the country. Now, the product that has proven to be so effective in getting kids excited about reading and actually wanting to read more, is even better. In addition to a traditional countdown timer and cumulative timer, the new and improved Mark-My-Time digital bookmark also features a special 60-second countdown which is ideal for fluency testing. So students, as well as their teachers and parents, can not only tell how long they’ve been reading, but also how quickly.

Like the original Mark-My-Time digital bookmark, the newest generation product is so convenient and easy to use. Simply push a button to set the timer for either a countdown or cumulative mode. With the countdown timer, students know, at a glance, how much time is remaining in their reading session. The cumulative timer is ideal for multiple reading sessions or when students need to know, collectively, how much they’re read in a day or even a week.

With its electronic functions and fun colors, it’s easy to see why the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark encourages kids to make reading a daily habit. And now there are even more colors from which to choose. New to the product offering are yellow, red and fuchsia bookmarks, which complete the original selection of neon green, blue and purple.

Sized like a traditional bookmark to fit neatly between the pages of any book, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is made of polyethylene plastic for added durability. At the top is a digital clock that’s powered by an inexpensive, replaceable watch battery.

Parents will appreciate the fact that the digital bookmark has been tested and approved by a variety of parenting and academic organizations. The Mark-My-Time digital bookmark has received the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, as well as the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval. It has also been named Creative Child Kids’ Product of the Year and has won The Family Review Center gold award and the Fat Brain Toy Award in the category of teaching toys and tools.

In addition to serving as a useful tool during reading sessions, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is ideal for timing music practice sessions, timed math fact activities and homework study sessions. Ideal for children five years and older, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is available nationwide at leading bookstores, discount drug chains and wholesale clubs at an average retail price of $8.95.

For more information regarding the new and improved Mark-My-Time digital bookmark, retail availability, usage tips, testimonials and fundraising-related activities, or to place an online order, visit www.mark-my-time.com.

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Tax Credit For First Time Homebuyers

Have you filed your taxes yet? Time is running out and if you bought a house, you should get your taxes done ASAP. If you are a first time homebuyer, you need look into the program called the first time home buyer tax credit that is specifically for people who are buying first home. You may also be entitled to this tax credit as well if you have not owned a home in the past three years, you may be able to get up to an $8,000 tax credit. That is a lot of money! If you have lived in your current home for five of the past eight years, you may receive up to $6,500 in homebuyer credit. The five years must be consecutive to qualify. As of right now you must have a contract drafted no later than April 30, 2010 and the purchase must close no later than June 30, 2010. There are income limits. If you are single, the limit is $125,000 and if you are a married couple, the limit is $225,000 with a phase-out $25,000 credit. Make sure you contact your tax preparer to find out if you are eligible and get answers to your questions. Make sure you act fast, who knows if this program will be offered again.

Prime-Time Health by William Sears, M.D.

Now is the time to start paying more attention to your health. What better way to take charge than to get the advice of a medical doctor? Dr. Sears has come up with a program that covers you from head to toe and will help you live healthier and longer. Making a few simple changes can improve your quality of life as well as it's length.

I found this book to be very informative. There were times I had to put it down for a little bit because there was so much information to process.

Book Information:
Prime-Time Health by William Sears, M.D.
Little, Brown and Company
9780316035415
1/6/2010
464 pages
$25.99/$31.99

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