Details
of the company are available at http://www. The Trendsetters program recruits and trains
Florida 's teens to mentor third-graders in reading. AARP has over 816,000 members in
Washington State and nearly 36 million members nationwide.aarp. Across the
country students will be testing the water in Michigan, Colorado, Indiana,
Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, New York and Virginia. Coli, pH, temperature , orthophosphate, Nitrate and Nitrite, and
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We revolve around you(TM). AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides
security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support
from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors.org.

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ORLANDO , Fla. Teens throughout the state are
matched as mentors for third-grade students who need help improving their
reading skills.flamentoring.
"What better way to bring people together than through the Internet," said
Dan Greenfield, vice president of corporate communications for EarthLink.
Beginning today, GenerationLink will bring 10 senior citizens affiliated
with the Ballard Family Center, aged 60 and above, to sit side by side with
students at Ballard High School. Ultimately we'd like to bring this program to more schools and senior
centers across the country," Greenfield said. Each
aspect of the process is based on key academic standards.

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, In its continued support of local
educational programs, Cingular Wireless is donating $15,000 in cash and more
than $30,000 in GoPhones and wireless service to Teen Trendsetters(TM) Reading
Mentors. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC
Communications Inc. We have staffed offices in
all 50 states, the District of Columbia , Puerto Rico, and the U.

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Nearly 200 high-school students selected for the 2005 -06 program will
gather at the Orlando Wyndham Resort on International Drive in Orlando July
25 -26 for the Fourth Annual Teen Trendsetters(TM) Reading Mentors Summit,
where they will learn ways to make reading a fun part of children's lives and
learn how to get the program started in their hometowns.
Students will learn valuable lessons about citizenship and community, while
seniors will learn how to take advantage of all the Internet has to offer. According to the J.

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About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States,
serving 51.com. There is no doubt that this is an excellent way to build respect
for self and others among our youth, and we applaud EarthLink for supporting
this partnership. Serving over five million subscribers , EarthLink offers what every
user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity ,
minimal online intrusions, and customizable features. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800 ) EARTHLINK or visiting
EarthLink's Web site at http://www.
Students then design and implement their action plan to address the problem.

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Cingular is the only U.org. The GREEN program has developed into
an opportunity to strengthen the ties within the GM community and be a
national leader in good citizenship.

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The students learn about the importance of taking an
active role in the community , and our community seniors benefit from the care
and technical expertise of our students," said Peter Daniels, Director of
Public Affairs, Seattle Public Schools. According to a 2004 Pew Internet + American Life study, only
22% of Americans age 65 or older reported having access to the Internet .

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I can't think of a more worthwhile
cause than that. Get Cingular Wireless
press releases e-mailed to you automatically. This detailed guide ensures teens know what
to do, and when, in tutoring third -grade students. For more information, go to http://www.
To date, EarthLink has launched GenerationLink programs in 10 schools in
Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, Philadelphia, Denver and Boston.
In each of these communities, they have worked with Earth Force to engage a
local environmental partner to organize , support and champion the GM-GREEN
program locally.

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"Giving back to the community is a top priority for our company," said Dan
Norman, vice president and general manager for Cingular's North Florida
market. It can also provide a
critical linkage that reduces isolation, allowing seniors to remain
independent and lead satisfying lives," said AARP Washington State Director
Doug Shadel . In addition, EarthLink has provided the school with its
TotalAccess(TM) 2005 software and 10 EarthLink e-mail addresses free of
charge, as well as detailed curriculum guidelines and Internet expertise .

About EarthLink
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The Trendsetters program is
the proud recipient of the national Harris Wofford Award for exemplary
performance in engaging youth in community service , given by Youth Service
America in Washington, DC. Trendsetters is part of the Florida Mentoring
Partnership."
"As a school district, we realize that our mission is not only to educate
the future leaders of our community, but also to prepare better citizens for
Seattle, as well as trustworthy and responsible human beings for the world.

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Ballard High School Students Teach Senior Citizens How to Use the Internet

SEATTLE, In collaboration with AARP
Washington, Ballard High School today will launch an innovative program
spearheaded by EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK), the nation's next -generation Internet
service provider, to bring together senior citizens, net-savvy teenagers and
the Internet.
The one-hour class will run for six weeks, with the high school students
serving as Internet mentors and teachers for the seniors." As the nation's next generation
Internet service provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning
reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products
and services.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit , nonpartisan membership organization that helps people
50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and
affordable to them and society as a whole. As part of the program , students and teachers conduct a watershed
assessment that includes collecting physical, chemical and biological water
samples.

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Collaborations such as this between EarthLink, AARP and Seattle Public Schools
are a win-win situation.
Greenfield noted that plans are underway for launching GenerationLink
programs in additional cities nationwide. Power and Associates 2004 Internet Service
Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Study(SM), EarthLink is ranked
highest in customer satisfaction among high-speed and dial up Internet Service
Providers."

Earth Force is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating a
generation of young people who are environmental citizens.

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Cingular Wireless, a gold sponsor of the summit, will present the teens
with 210 GoPhones and 210 ($50) airtime cards at 4:30 p.flamentoring.
"Community service is a very important component of Seattle Public
Schools' graduation requirements," said Phil Brockman, Principal of Ballard
High School. Whether it's dial-up,
high-speed, Web hosting, wireless voice and data services, or "EarthLink
Extras" like home networking, security or voice over IP, EarthLink provides
the tools that best let individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own
terms. Virgin
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The events, sponsored by the General Motors Corporation, are an example of
outstanding public/private partnerships to engage America's youth in hands-on
learning experiences, and provide opportunities for young people to
understand, improve and sustain the watershed in their community . Through this
partnership students apply their lessons to real-word problems in their
environment and get a chance to make an impact in the community.
The final step is to reflect upon what they learned in the process. Annually, Earth Force provides 35,000 youth with the skills and
knowledge to create lasting change in their communities while developing
lifelong habits of active citizenship and social responsibility.

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Cingular Wireless Donating More than 200 Wireless Phones and Service to Teen Trendsetters(TM) Reading Mentors

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For more information on the Teen Trendsetters(TM) program , please visit
http://www.org.com.

Earthlink and AARP Washington Launch GenerationLink in Seattle

Developed and launched by EarthLink, GenerationLink seeks to foster
multigenerational understanding by using the Internet to forge a connection
between teens and seniors.
Senior executives from General Motors (GM) were on hand in Lordstown, OH,
to kick-off the month's activities by helping the Volney Rogers Junior High
School students test the water quality as part of the Mahoning River Education
Project, a program of Youngstown State University's Center for Urban and
Regional Studies . The students also perform tests on dissolved
oxygen, E.
In discussing the GM-GREEN program Meldrum said, "Every year the
partnership between General Motors and Earth Force grows and engages more
young people in civic action projects in their communities. Based in
Alexandria, Virginia , the national organization gives young people the skills
and knowledge to create lasting solutions to environmental problems in their
communities.

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EarthLink will
award a scholarship to the high school student who best captures the essence
of the multigenerational experience in an essay contest following the six-week
program. "Teaching a vital skill like this gives students a sense of
accomplishment and furthers their understanding of the seniors' lives and
perspectives.S.S.
General Motors currently has 56 facilities throughout the United States
and Canada that actively support local youth water quality monitoring efforts.

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The program was developed jointly by the Volunteer Florida Foundation and
Florida Trend's NEXT teen magazine under the Florida Mentoring Partnership
initiative started by Governor Bush in 1999. Sign up at
http://cingular.org.

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About the Teen Trendsetters(TM) Reading Mentors Program
Volunteer Florida Foundation, in partnership with Florida Trend's NEXT
magazine for teens, developed and launched the Teen Trendsetters(TM) Reading
Mentors program in 2002. We produce AARP
The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP
Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live +
Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators; and our website,
http://www.

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6 million customers. A specialized 40-Minute
Mentor curriculum, developed by VFF, guides teens and is enhanced by three
selected readers from Scholastic."
"The Internet can connect seniors with family and friends, new resources
and information, which encourages seniors to participate with others, develop
skills and meet their ever -changing needs and interests. The students will teach the seniors how to
send e-mail, surf the Web and download attachments.

Thousands of Students in 8 States Turn Out to Test the Water

These partners include universities, state agencies, school
districts, and non-profit organizations interested in engaging young people in
watershed education.

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wireless carrier to offer Rollover(R), the
wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes.mediaroom.
The program was created in part to address a study published in February
2002 by the U. Beth Lowry, GM Vice President of Environment and Energy,
said "In each community we reach more young people every year, and are looking
forward to expanding this partnership to include even more facilities,
employees and young people in the future.

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(NYSE: SBCBLS), has the
largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(SM)
network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless
carrier . Department of Commerce that found teenagers to be the most
prolific Internet users, while seniors over age 55 show a sharp drop in
Internet use. GM Executives Travel from Headquarters to Visit
Lordstown, OH Water Testing Event

General Motors Corporation and Earth Force GREEN
Begin Spring Student Water-Monitoring Season

LORDSTOWN, Ohio, Thousands of students across eight
states and Canada are turning out to test the quality of their local
watersheds this month as part of the Global Rivers Environmental Education
Network (GREEN) program, Earth Force President Vince Meldrum announced today. The program is
collaborative in design and incorporates exciting "hands-on" components of
both science and civics, teaching youth the importance of being concerned,
active and responsive citizens.
Concluded Meldrum, "Thanks to the GM-GREEN program thousands of school
children across the country are learning first-hand about the world they live
in and the role each of us plays in protecting the environment for us all.

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As testimony to the
program's success, participating seniors continue to use e-mail to stay in
touch with faraway children and grandchildren, while others are using the
Internet to explore information and hobbies, such as reading a hometown
newspaper. "We've seen so much enthusiasm for
this program in the six cities we've launched -- the seniors are eager to go
online and use e-mail, and the students are proud of their role as teacher and
mentor.D. They learn by
doing -- the most powerful way to learn. For more
information on Earth Force, contact Jackie Clark at (301) 987-7113 or go to
http://www.

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"The young volunteers involved in the Teen Trendsetters (TM) Reading
Mentors program are making a significant difference in our community by
helping students excel in school and life.
GenerationLink is a national classroom-based service-learning program that
enlists high school students to teach seniors how to use the Internet.

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"GenerationLink gives us the opportunity to create a dialogue between teens
and seniors in a way that enriches the lives of both generations.net."
During the water testing students on their fieldtrip assess the physical
condition of the area and test for nutrients and macro-invertebrates such as
dragonfly and mayfly nymphs."
In 2004, 174 classes and 9,113 young people participated in the GM-GREEN
program. Using this data and other resources, they identify a problem they
would like to address, then research it in a balanced fashion, review
applicable legal or community considerations and decide on the best solution.

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