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TOYS FOR TOTS LITERACY PROGRAM DELIVERS THE GIFT OF LITERACY
The Toys for Tots Literacy Program is helping raise awareness of the issue of children's literacy and the importance of families reading together. A year-round initiative of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, the program offers our nation's most economically disadvantaged children the ability to compete academically and to succeed in life by providing them direct access to books and educational resources that enhance their ability to read and to communicate effectively. As the exclusive sponsor of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, participating The UPS Store (r) locations collect monetary donations throughout the year. Every dollar donated places a book into the hands of a less fortunate child in the local community. To raise awareness of the need for initiatives like the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, The UPS Store network has enlisted the assistance of the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and its president and founder, Sharon Darling. "The ability to read is the foundation ...
SILVER SPRING, MD - We are closer than ever before to reforming a health care system that ensures affordable, quality care for all. With the successful passage in the House of H.R. 3962, âThe Affordable Health Care for America Actâ the focus of the health care debate is now on the Senate. The American Nurses Association urges all Americans to contact their Senators to voice their support for meaningful health care reform. Join ANA in advocating for a health care system that focuses on wellness and prevention, a high-quality public insurance option that complements and competes fairly with options offered by private insurers, and a national healthcare workforce policy which recognizes the vital role nurses play. ANA remains committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all persons are entitled to ready access to affordable, quality health care services. ANA supports a restructured health care system that ensures universal access to a standard package of essential health ...
Moms Want to Make an Informed Choice RED BANK, NJ - November 30, 2009 A national survey reveals the majority of mothers know breastfeeding is ideal for their babies and themselves but at the same time want the right to decide what works best for them and their families. The survey of mothers of children aged 12 months and younger found that most mothers (83%) made their infant feeding decision prior to going to the hospital to give birth. The vast majority (82%) breastfed at some point during the first year; however, over half of the moms changed their baby's diet during the first year. Three out of four moms believe new mothers should receive information on breastfeeding as well as infant formula so they can make an informed choice. Most mothers agree infant formula provides flexibility and choice, as well as a means of supplementing breastfeeding. Mothers also reported barriers to breastfeeding included low breast milk supply, returning to work, and sore/cracked nipples. "We need to provide more ...
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Staples Wows Shoppers with a Holiday Gift Incredible Savings
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) is giving customers the gift of incredible savings this holiday shopping season. Staples is in-stock on a wide assortment of gifts, from the latest technology products and Staples exclusive items to hot brand-name gadgets. Customers looking for the hottest deals can visit Staples' new Holiday Center at www.staples.com/holidaysavings, which features an expanded assortment of products and deals including gifts for the office, technology for kids, stocking stuffers, and party supplies. In an effort to provide even more value to customers, Staples is launching a Holiday Sweepstakes on Staples.com on Cyber Monday (Nov. 30). One lucky customer will win a $1,000 technology bundle every day through Dec. 25th. The prize will include a Windows 7 HP Laptop and an HP Photosmart Premium Touchsmart Web All-in-One. Also during the season, customers will find new Staples-exclusive products for as low as $10, including the Omnitech(tm) Digital Ornament ($9.99) and ...
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VTECH(r) OFFERS PRACTICAL, STYLISH GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Make it a "Blue Christmas" with VTech's BLUETOOTH(r) Cordless Phone Systems November 2009 (Medialink) - This holiday season, budgets may be top of mind for consumers but they still want the latest gadgets to stay connected and ease personal communications. By making it a "Blue Christmas," shoppers can give the gift of convenience in communications without breaking the bank - especially for the gadget guys and gals in their lives. With BLUETOOTH(r) cordless phone systems from VTech(r) Communications, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY, and the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer), friends and family can take advantage of advanced technologies to streamline communication during the busy holidays. Combining BLUETOOTH and DECT 6.0 technologies, VTech's LS6245 and DS6321-3 cordless phones enable users to consolidate cellular and landline calls and enjoy the freedom of talking in any room without worrying about dropped cell calls or poor call clarity. Each of ...
As research continues to mount about the effectiveness of memory screenings and the benefits of early detection of memory problems, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) held its 7th annual National Memory Screening Day on November 17. The event coincided with National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, observed during November. More than 2,100 sites across the country offered free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials about memory concerns, successful aging and local resources. The face-to-face screening, conducted by a qualified healthcare professional, took about five minutes to administer and consisted of a series of questions and/or tasks. Sites included doctor's offices, senior centers and assisted living facilities, as well as 1,030 Kmart Pharmacy locations nationwide as part of the chain's GoldK Day. Screeners emphasized that the test results do not represent a diagnosis and encouraged individuals with below-normal scores as well as those who still had ...
Poor weather affects harvest; likely to be less pumpkin available this holiday Nestlé Baking today announced that it expects a shortage of LIBBY'S(r) Pumpkin on store shelves as the country enters the holiday season. Heavy rains persisted throughout the 13-week harvest in Morton, Illinois, frustrating efforts to pick the entire crop. As a result, less pumpkin has been picked and canned, leading to an anticipated shortage of LIBBY'S pumpkin products as the holidays approach. "We know that LIBBY'S Pumpkin, with the LIBBY'S Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe on the label, plays an important role in the traditional holiday meal," said Paul Bakus, Vice President/General Manager, Nestlé Baking. "Libby's has been a part of that tradition for more than 80 years and we appreciate that honor. That's why we wanted to alert bakers to the anticipated shortage. Our calculations indicate that we may deplete our inventory of canned LIBBY'S pumpkin as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday." As a result of the ...
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FINANCIAL EXPERT BARBARA STANNY TOUTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG WOMEN
DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES(tm)-a division of Mars Chocolate North America-and Barbara Stanny, a renowned financial expert and author, today announced a joint effort to empower women to earn money in a fun, yet flexible way. With the rising unemployment rate and challenging economy, DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES(tm), a direct selling company, encourages chocolate lovers to take control of their financial future by becoming a Chocolatier, making it possible to turn their passion for chocolate, entertaining and entrepreneurship into supplemental or full-time income. "I am excited to partner with DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES(tm) to promote female entrepreneurship and financial security," says Barbara Stanny, author and financial expert. "Becoming a Chocolatier is a great opportunity for women to start their own businesses and have fun while doing it. I think finding your passion and having a love of what you do makes all the difference in how successful you are and how much money you make." "DOVE CHOCOLATE ...
WELLESLEY, Mass. (November 2, 2009) - The U.S. division of Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF, TSX:SLF) today announced it has launched its first integrated brand and marketing campaign aimed at a national U.S. audience. The "Get to Know Sun Life" campaign is comprised of television, print and online advertisements and a campaign website that engages consumers through a variety of mainstream and social media channels. The goal of the national effort is to increase awareness of Sun Life Financial among consumers and financial advisors in the U.S., with a focus on the strength and heritage of the organization. "Sun Life Financial has a 144 year-old record of financial security, over 20 million customers worldwide, and excellent financial strength ratings, yet U.S. consumers are not familiar with our brand. The 'Get to Know Sun Life' campaign is the first step in introducing our company to a broader audience," said Jon Boscia, President, Sun Life Financial. "While light-hearted in approach, the campaign ...
Life for a Child film debuted at Tribeca festival, named Best Documentary Short at Cinequest NEW YORK - The award-winning documentary Life for a Child will make its world television debut on the Sundance Channel on World Diabetes Day - Nov. 14, 2009, at 8 p.m. EST/PST. Directed by Academy Award(R) nominee Edward Lachman, the film follows the journeys of children with type 1 diabetes amid the verdant mountains and swarming streets of Nepal, one the world's poorest countries. The children are supported with life-saving medication and care by the International Diabetes Federation's (IDF) Life for a Child Program. The Life for a Child film was produced by IDF, the world's leading diabetes advocacy organization, and Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in diabetes treatment, to raise awareness of the devastating impact of diabetes and increase support for the Life for a Child Program. It will be presented in association with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the world's largest ...
Centenarian Proves Age is Nothing but a Number, Becomes Oldest Known Camaro Owner When most people retire they take up golfing, but 101 year old Virgil Coffman is living life in the fast lane. The active centenarian recently became the oldest known living owner of a new 2010 Camaro. Despite initial concern from the sales associate, Coffman knew exactly what he wanted when he purchased the 400 horsepower, bright yellow, Transformers edition Camaro. Impressed by the overall design, Virgil was ultimately sold on the cars' easy handling. After owning nearly 40 cars in his lifetime, he follows the philosophy that if you want something, get it. These days Virgil says he can't go anywhere without strangers asking him about his car and he's already planning road trips for next summer. Produced for General Motors
"Blah, blah, H1N1 blah," is what many kids hear when their parents try to teach them how to avoid getting H1N1, or the swine flu. To cut through the blahs let DocRock and his H1N1 Rap teach your kids how to avoid catching H1N1 or the regular seasonal flu. Health service company CIGNA and Dr. Mache Seibel, a.k.a. DocRock, have produced a rap video teaching kids five steps they can take to avoid getting H1N1 available free on CIGNA's new YouTube channel www.youtube.com/cignatv. There you'll also find other "Healthful Hints," stories from people who have overcome their illnesses and injuries, and videos on CIGNA's health-related projects, including Re-Mission, the ground-breaking video game that helps kids fight cancer. H1N1 threatens to sicken millions of children. It is critical that they learn to protect themselves, and one way kids can learn is through music. DocRock's catchy H1N1 Rap gives kids a memorable way to follow the steps provided by the Centers for Disease Control to avoid contracting ...
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Don't Trip this Fall...Finding the Beauty Balance
Every fall, year after year and page after page, beauty magazines dish out the latest beauty trends. Women everywhere strive to get "the look" just right, but haven't we all seen the dreadful sight of a woman that didn't quite pull off the latest fad? In fact, 'fess up ladies, we've all been that "beauty don't." This year ensure you're a "do" and feel great about yourself. As Beauty Director for Marie Claire magazine, Ying Chu is the master of beauty "do's" and strives to help millions of women everywhere look their best and feel great. She helps viewers uncover the latest fall trends and advises women on where they can save big with beauty products that multitask. She provides insider tips and tricks for daily beauty routines and dishes out her favorite long-lasting beauty products. Now you can stop asking yourself how you can make makeup last all day, extend the life of a manicure, get fresh breath that lasts, make the scent of your perfume linger - and get the answers you need to be a "do" this ...
New Facility Showcases World's First Commercially Viable Flex-Ethanol Process With gas prices continually in flux, interest in domestically produced bio-fuels like ethanol (E85) is on the rise. Today, Coskata Inc., a leading developer of alternative bio-fuels, announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility. Unlike other technologies and facilities that often rely on one primary source of feedstock, the company's flex ethanol facility will be producing ethanol from numerous sources, including wood biomass, agricultural waste, construction waste and even household garbage. In addition, their patented microorganisms and bioreactor designs will produce ethanol for the same as, and in some cases less than, the cost of producing a gallon of gasoline. This new technology also reduces CO2 emissions up to 96 percent compared to gasoline. Flex Fuel vehicles that can run on gas, E85 or a combination of both, are already available from Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and GMC. GM has built ...
Automakers Use Noise Reduction Technology to Design Quiet Cars Automotive upgrades once reserved for high-end cars, like air conditioning, leather and hi-tech stereo systems, now come standard in most cars. So what separates a premium car from an everyday car? Noise reduction is one way manufacturers are raising the bar. Quiet engines, quiet exhaust systems and quiet tires are often equated with high quality vehicles. To achieve the sound of silence, companies like GM are using noise reduction engineering called Quiet Tuning. In fact, they spent hours in wind tunnels with the Buick La Crosse refining design elements like rearview mirrors and the front grill. In addition to a quiet shape, they also kept unwanted noise from coming through glass surfaces by using laminated glass. Produced for General Motors
A group of pre-schoolers welcome Mickey Mouse to Griffith Park's Travel Town Museum in Los Angeles to conclude Mickey's Virtual Train Tour. Mickey also paid a visit to Walt's Carolwood Barn to see some of Walt's most precious train artifacts. Produced for Disney Consumer Products
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Women and Men Face Off on Who Can Stand the Pain
Fibromyalgia: 3 Strategies for Workplace Success Women and men have opposing views on many topics, and it turns out that they also have different takes on chronic pain. According to a new survey of women and men with chronic pain released today by the nonprofit HealthyWomen, the leading independent health information source for women, women are more than twice as likely as men to believe that women have a higher tolerance for pain (76% versus 32%, respectively). In addition, almost twice as many women as men with chronic pain (59% of women vs. 36% of men) feel they are considered to be "complainers" because of their chronic pain. The survey (of which 16% of participants had fibromyalgia) is part of a new educational campaign - "She Said, He Said: Understanding Gender and Pain" - launched today by HealthyWomen (formerly the National Women's Health Resource Center). The initiative is supported through a sponsorship by Pfizer Inc. The campaign is designed to help women and men better understand and ...
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Women and Men Face Off on Who Can Stand the Pain
Fibromyalgia: 5 Tips for Traveling Like a Pro Women and men have opposing views on many topics, and it turns out that they also have different takes on chronic pain. According to a new survey of women and men with chronic pain released today by the nonprofit HealthyWomen, the leading independent health information source for women, women are more than twice as likely as men to believe that women have a higher tolerance for pain (76% versus 32%, respectively). In addition, almost twice as many women as men with chronic pain (59% of women vs. 36% of men) feel they are considered to be "complainers" because of their chronic pain. The survey (of which 16% of participants had fibromyalgia) is part of a new educational campaign - "She Said, He Said: Understanding Gender and Pain" - launched today by HealthyWomen (formerly the National Women's Health Resource Center). The initiative is supported through a sponsorship by Pfizer Inc. The campaign is designed to help women and men better understand and manage ...
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Women and Men Face Off on Who Can Stand the Pain
Fibromyalgia: 4 Tips for Healthy Living Women and men have opposing views on many topics, and it turns out that they also have different takes on chronic pain. According to a new survey of women and men with chronic pain released today by the nonprofit HealthyWomen, the leading independent health information source for women, women are more than twice as likely as men to believe that women have a higher tolerance for pain (76% versus 32%, respectively). In addition, almost twice as many women as men with chronic pain (59% of women vs. 36% of men) feel they are considered to be "complainers" because of their chronic pain. The survey (of which 16% of participants had fibromyalgia) is part of a new educational campaign - "She Said, He Said: Understanding Gender and Pain" - launched today by HealthyWomen (formerly the National Women's Health Resource Center). The initiative is supported through a sponsorship by Pfizer Inc. The campaign is designed to help women and men better understand and manage ...
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Budget Friendly, Nutritious Solution for Family Meals
In Tough Economic Times, Pasta is a Low-Cost, Nutritious and Delicious Option As consumers nationwide are squeezed by both the recession and the biggest spike in food prices in 20 years, they are searching for budget-friendly ways to feed their families without sacrificing any of the nutrition. There's a simple solution to help feed the family and pad the wallet: pasta. Not only is pasta one of the most affordable foods available, its versatility makes it easy to create a different, nutritious meal every day of the week. The average price of a one pound box of pasta -- enough to feed a family of four -- is $1.33. Including additional ingredients such as sauce, the approximate cost of a pasta meal for the whole family is $3.33 -- just 83 cents per serving. Pasta also provides healthful benefits. Its carbohydrates are an essential fuel for the body and brain. Enriched pastas contain essential nutrients including folic acid, iron and B-vitamins. And, in one serving, whole wheat pastas can provide up ...
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