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With the Kids The newest issue of the KOB, Inc. newsletter is off to the printer. Download it right now. Click here. (pdf 1.4 MB) Meet Mark's friend Robert M. Hensel Kids are thrilled to see Mark Riley popping wheelies in his "cruiser," but when Mark explains why his physical therapist taught him to pop wheelies, children begin to understand the importance of accessibility. Now Mark is sharing his friend Robert's record breaking awareness campaign. Robert is a Guinness & Ripley's World Record Holder for the longest non stop wheelie in a wheelchair, covering a total distance of 6.178 miles. The reason for his record, was to help raise money for wheelchair ramps throughout the community. Read more about Robert's journey here. KOB troupes wishing to share info about a world record wheelies can find an addition to Mark and Valerie's questions here. Additional Puppet Biographies Now Online The "puppet bio" section of KOTB.com has some new profiles (updated 3/10/08). Check them out right here. PREVIOUS NEWS: Coloring/Activity Sheets Available for Download Mark, Melody, Renaldo and friends are now available to color, cut out and turn into Kids on the Block Paper Puppets. Go to the KOB Kids to Color page and see what's new! Now Available on CD    This Disability Show Soundtrack is the soundtrack utilized by the National Performing Troupe. The CD includes "show versions" of Come On In, the Playoff musical interlude, Kids Are Different and Bow Music. Order directly from the KOB Online Store. Combating Obesity Across North America The Kids on the Block Program on Combating Childhood Obesity and Overweight is now in Canada and 12 states in the U.S. KOBHQ wishes to thank everyone involved in helping children deal with this growing health crisis. Our latest press release may be found here. Preview Videos Coming to KOTB.com A new video gallery is currently under construction. Follow the link from the mainpage to view the KOB Early Learning Series trailer and highlights from the 1997 20th Anniversary Celebration. More web previews are in production. Puppet Kids Go "Hollywood" Kids on the Block characters Nam and Sabrina made a guest appearance on a recent episode of NBC's Law & Order: SVU. In Episode 07022, entitled WEB, The Kids on the Block help a young boy to disclose abuse. Originally aired on 5/09/06, the Law & Order: SVU episode featuring the Kids on the Block can be caught in syndication on the USA Network. Check your local cable listings! Mr. Jones Goes to Washington  Days before traveling to Knoxville, Tennessee for the official premiere of The Kids on the Block Program on Combating Childhood Obesity and Overweight, Zachary Jones ventured to our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., to meet Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist of Tennessee. Senator Frist posed for photos and wished Zach and the other Kids on the Block the best of luck as they encourage children to make healthy choices. New Updates Available...
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