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The weak economy has put millions of previously secure American families at risk. Fortunately, there is a way you can help. Share Our Strength, the leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, encourages Americans to raise funds by hosting bake sales in their communities. “Holding a bake sale is one of the easiest ways to make a really big difference in a child’s daily life. I am honored to be involved with Great American Bake Sale because I know how important it is to make sure that no child in America struggles with hunger,” says Sandra Lee, official campaign spokesperson for Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale and star of Food Network’s “Sandra’s Money Saving Meals.” Funds raised support Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger in America by 2015. Every dollar counts. For example, $25 can help feed one child three healthy meals every day for a month and $50 can help connect a child with healthy meals throughout the summer. Martha May Fink, a mother from Manchester, N.H., has raised more than $9,000 over the past three years holding bake sales. “Thanks to Great American Bake Sale, I have an awareness of childhood hunger now. I feel like I’m really making a difference.” Bake sales do more than raise funds for a worthy cause. They also help create awareness and help educate your community about the important issue of childhood hunger in America. Environmental Efforts (NAPSA)—Car owners go green if they heed these hints: • Don’t speed. Gas mileage decreases sharply above 60 mph. • Drive gently. Avoid sudden accelerations and jerky stop-andgo’s. Use cruise control on open highways to keep your speed as steady as possible. • Avoid idling. • Remove excess items. Less weight means better mileage. • Remove rooftop cargo carriers after vacations. Sandra Lee, star of Food Network’s “Sandra’s Money Saving Meals,” is the official campaign spokesperson for Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale. There’s no need to do it alone. You can get your entire town, city or county involved in helping to end childhood hunger by hosting a bake sale in your community. Or you can have a bake sale at work. Form a team with co-workers to help build office morale. Bake sales can be incorporated into a variety of community events. No matter how large or small, each one makes a difference in empowering people and communities to help the often overlooked issue of childhood hunger in America. It’s an easy and fun way to help kids. Roll up your sleeves, preheat your ovens and bake a difference! If you have a business, you can host a Great American Bake Sale and donate the proceeds to Share Our Strength. To find out more about Great American Bake Sale, please visit www.greatamericanbakesale.org. Shops with certified technicians display the ASE sign. • Consolidate your errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. • Keep your engine tuned. A misfiring spark plug will reduce fuel efficiency. Replace filters and fluids as recommended in your owner’s manual. • Check your tires for proper inflation. Underinflation wastes fuel by making your engine work harder to push the vehicle. • Look for qualified auto technicians as evidenced by trade school diplomas, certifications by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and signs of advanced course work. Visit www.ase.com for more information and car care advice. More Training Can Make The Difference (NAPSA)—There’s hopeful news for those seeking a new job or looking for a step up in their career. Experts say training can help. Here are some tips from a leading trade association for surviving and thriving in just about any economic cycle: • Invest in Training. Every penny counts in tough economic times, but when times are tough, a modest investment in training can put you ahead of people who are holding back on spending. • Train, Train, Train. There is no such thing as too much training. If you are searching for a job, training can often help give you a competitive edge over other people who are seeking the same job. • Get the Credit. Look for training opportunities that offer some evidence of the training. The best training programs will offer certificates of completion or professional credits. • Tell the Boss. After you have completed your training, be sure to inform your supervisor or your human resources department. Some companies and government agencies may offer to reimburse you for training. If you are seeking employment or are self-employed, your training costs may be tax deductible. • Train Online. Many companies offer online training such as webinars (Web-based seminars) or learning-on-demand modules that Experts say if you are searching for a job, training can often help give you a competitive edge over other people who are seeking the same job. you can complete when and where it is most convenient. • Be Wary of Free Training. Be wary of “free” training, which can be a cleverly disguised advertisement for a company’s products or services. • Get the Most from Your Training. Ask questions, provide comments and participate in polls, surveys and follow-up questionnaires. This is the best and only way instructors can meet your needs now and in the future. These tips and techniques are offered by the American Concrete Pavement Association. The Association offers training to skilled and semiskilled professionals in the field of transportation construction, such as highways, airports, streets, roads and industrial pavements. For more information, follow the education and training link at the Web site www.acpa.org and www.pavements4life.com.