Nearly 50 vehicles meet tougher criteria for 2016 to take home the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, earning good ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and an advanced or higher rating for front crash prevention. An additional 13 models qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK.
The baseline requirements for both awards are good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as a standard or optional front crash prevention system. The 48 winners of the “plus” award have a superior- or advanced-rated front crash prevention system with automatic braking capabilities. These vehicles must stop or slow down without driver intervention before hitting a target in tests at 12 mph, 25 mph or both. Models with a basic-rated front crash prevention system, which typically only issues a warning and doesn’t brake, qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK.
IIHS inaugurated TOP SAFETY PICK in the 2006 model year to help consumers home in on vehicles with the best safety performance. The TOP SAFETY PICK+ accolade was introduced in 2012 to recognize vehicles that offer an advanced level of safety.
Celebrating its fifth anniversary next year, the JNA Awards, the jewellery and gemstone industry's premier platform for recognising innovative and high-achieving individuals and enterprises, announces changes to its award categories.
The organiser of the event, JNA (Jewellery News Asia), has made adjustments to a few award categories to encourage greater participation from more regions and, at the same time, consolidate some categories that are judged against a similar set of criteria. In 2016, the JNA Awards will have 11 categories, including the Lifetime Achievement Award -- the recipient of which will be selected by the organiser.
Of the above-mentioned list, the two Manufacturer of the Year categories have been broadened to encourage wider stakeholder involvement from the manufacturing sector. The scope of the Outstanding Enterprise of the Year categories has also been expanded to inspire companies from regions outside of the ASEAN and Mainland China to join the awards.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7705051-jna-awards-2016/
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today announces the winners of the 2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, honoring the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market. The 2016 Honda Civic is named Kelley Blue Book’s Overall Best Buy of 2016, alongside Best Buy Award winners in 12 major vehicle categories.
“After carefully analyzing a wealth of data and conducting extensive vehicle testing and evaluation from the hundreds of models available for the 2016 model-year, we chose this year’s elite group of 12 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award winners because they proved to be the top values in their class,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “Our group of expert vehicle testers chose the totally redesigned 2016 Honda Civic as the Overall Winner in our Best Buy Awards because it sets a new standard in a segment already known for delivering great value, providing an up-level experience to drivers and passengers in every facet of the driving and ownership experience.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7641651-kbb-2016-best-buy-awards/
Today Evergreen Packaging, with support from KidsGardening.org, announces the launch of the second annual Carton 2 Garden contest, a nation-wide competition inviting K-12 students to repurpose milk and juice cartons to build creative gardens or enhance their schools’ existing garden. The Carton 2 Garden Program promotes hands-on teaching, with opportunities for building important problem solving and life skills, and awards more than $25,000 in prizes to schools across the country. This initiative underscores Evergreen Packaging’s on-going commitment to raise awareness about the importance of eco-friendly packaging.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7670651-evergreen-carton-2-garden-contest-2015/
Today Barclaycard US, the payments business of Barclays in the United States, announced the launch of the #IHAVEARRIVED Travel Community contest, hosted by Barclaycard Arrival™ MasterCard®. Travel enthusiasts and Barclaycard Arrival cardmembers are invited to join the Barclaycard Travel Community to share their #IHAVEARRIVED travel moment. Barclaycard Arrival cardmembers who enter, have the opportunity to win an exclusive grand prize trip for two to the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards® in February 2016. Community members who are not Barclaycard Arrival cardmembers have an opportunity to choose between two grand prize options: a West Coast VIP trip for two to Napa Valley, California or an East Coast VIP trip for two to New York City.
“Since launching in 2013, Barclaycard Arrival continues to be recognized by industry experts as the go-to travel card,” said Maurice Ragland, vice president of branded cards. “We make it easy for cardmembers to have once-in-a-lifetime adventures by offering the industry’s best travel rewards program. What better way to showcase these moments than through the #IHAVEARRIVED campaign.”
Travel enthusiasts across the country are encouraged to share memorable travel stories from October 28 through November 22 in the Barclaycard Travel Community. Entries must include a short description and photo of the travel experience. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, writing and photography.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7671251-barclaycard-ihavearrived-launch/
Como preámbulo al estreno de la tan esperada serie “Celia”, TELEMUNDO transmitirá tres especiales dedicados a la “Reina de la Salsa”. La programación especial comienza el sábado, 10 de octubre a las 8pm/7c con el tributo “Celia Cruz Azúcar”, un especial del concierto que le rindió homenaje en el año 2003. A las 10pm/9c se hará un recorrido por su vida personal y profesional a través de “Nuestros ídolos: Celia Cruz”. El martes, 13 de octubre, a las 7pm/6c se emitirá “Celia por Siempre”, seguido por el estreno de “Celia” (8pm/7c), la serie dramática que narra la vida y el legado musical de una mujer que lanzó su carrera en medio de la revolución cubana, en una era en que las cantantes femeninas no podían ocupar un lugar en los escenarios. Adicionalmente, TELEMUNDO rendirá un homenaje a la legendaria cantante cubana, Celia Cruz, con un tributo musical durante los primeros “Latin American Music Awards” en vivo desde el Dolby Theater en Los Ángeles, este jueves, 8 de octubre a las 9pm/8c.
“Celia Cruz Azúcar” (10 de octubre, 8pm/7c), será una emisión especial de dos horas del concierto homenaje del 2003, conducido por la presentadora de Un Nuevo Día, Rashel Díaz. El especial contará con las presentaciones musicales originales del concierto, ensayos y una entrevista con Celia y su esposo, Pedro Knight, además de entrevistas con los artistas que participaron en el concierto, recordando esa noche mágica y los momentos inolvidables con la legendaria cantante cubana. Las entrevistas incluyen artistas de la talla de Víctor Manuelle, Olga Tañón, entre otros.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/Spanish/7646451-telemundo-novela-celia/
TELEMUNDO anunció hoy que la superestrella internacional Lucero conducirá los primeros “Latin American Music Awards.” El gran evento, que tendrá lugar el jueves, 8 de octubre, 2015 desde el prestigioso Dolby Theater en Hollywood, California, comenzará con la anticipada llegada de estrellas a la “Alfombra de Latin AMAs” a las 8pm/7c y continuará con la ceremonia de premiación a las 9pm/8c, que se transmitirá por TELEMUNDO y simultáneamente por NBC Universo. La noche culminará a las 11:35pm/10:35c con un vistazo exclusivo tras bambalinas durante el especial “Latin American Music Awards: Acceso VIP”. Los boletos están a la venta a través de Ticketmaster y la taquilla del Dolby Theatre.
Lucero es una polifacética y galardonada actriz, presentadora de televisión y cantante multi-platino. Nacida en la Ciudad de México, ha vendido más de 27 millones de discos mundialmente. Reconocida como “La Novia de América”, Lucero obtuvo su primer papel de alto perfil en un programa popular para niños en la Ciudad de México a los 10 años. Desde entonces, ha lanzado una serie de exitosos álbumes y muchas de sus canciones han encabezado las listas de música internacionalmente. En la pantalla grande, Lucero ha protagonizado un total de siete películas y múltiples telenovelas, incluyendo “Alborada”, la que le valió un premio Emmy”, “Mañana es Para Siempre” y “Soy tu Dueña”, ambas galardonadas con el premio Ace, y “Por ella Soy Eva”. “People en Español” la nombró la “Reina de las Telenovelas” en la edición 2013 de su especial de “Los 50 Más Bellos”. Lucero ha conducido los premios Latin Grammy en ocho ocasiones y la Teletón México desde 1997, además de la Teletón en Chile, Guatemala, El Salvador y EE.UU, y fue “Coach” de la exitosa competencia de canto “La Voz México” en su primera temporada. En el 2014 se unió a TELEMUNDO como presentadora del mega-reality “Yo Soy El Artista” y recientemente participó como conductora especial de la visita del papa Francisco a Estados Unidos, así como en la campaña “Actos de Bondad” para la cadena. Este próximo 22 de octubre será honrada con el premio “Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television” de Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News durante la cumbre anual de la televisión hispana en la ciudad de Nueva York.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/Spanish/7640451-latin-american-music-awards-2015/
For the second year running, Colgate® Optic White® is teaming up with the Country Music Association (CMA) to give fans an insider look at the glamour and excitement around “The 49th Annual CMA Awards” taking place on Wednesday, November 4. To help share that insider story, Colgate Optic White together with two of Country’s brightest stars, Jana Kramer and Cassadee Pope, will share how to look and feel your best whether on or off the red carpet. Starting today, stay in the know on all of the behind the scenes tips and tricks by following @OpticWhite, @CountryMusic, @KramerGirl and @CassadeePope on Twitter.
“When it comes to life’s big moments, the first step to feeling your best is a beautiful smile,” said Kramer. “You can always swap out your shoes or your dress, but your smile is what makes it memorable.”
Colgate Optic White will provide fans with behind the scenes access to Kramer and Pope on their road to the 2015 CMA Awards. Exclusive content and access opportunities include Periscope activations in the weeks leading up to the broadcast and a co-hosted live Twitter chat with Pope on Tuesday, Nov. 3 as well as other surprises. In addition, understanding the importance of social media and fan engagement, @OpticWhite will live-tweet from the red carpet and throughout the CMA Awards, engaging with fans on the brilliant smiles and styles of the night.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7566751-colgate-optic-white-cma-awards/
Tonight, Celine Dion brought “The Power of Love” to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to resume her critically-acclaimed Las Vegas residency show, Celine. After a year hiatus, the stage came to life as Celine made her momentous return to a sold-out house and multiple standing ovations from thousands of fans.
Celine at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is a glamorous show directed by legendary Grammy Awards producer Ken Ehrlich and presented jointly by AEG Live and Caesars Entertainment. Celine’s updated Las Vegas show includes her biggest hits mixed with timeless hits by iconic artists that celebrate all generations and genres of music ranging from Frank Sinatra and Elvis to the Bee Gees, Queen and Prince. The show features a full orchestra and band and is set to a visually stunning presentation designed exclusively for the 4,300-seat state-of-the-art venue. Celine also returns to The Colosseum with a new stage wardrobe composed of exclusive designs developed by her stylist in collaboration with Atelier Versace, Schiaparelli, Elie Saab and Mugler.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7604451-celine-dion-the-colosseum-caesars-palace/
The Verizon Innovative App Challenge - the no-coding-skills-needed contest that gives middle and high school students a chance to bring their problem-solving app ideas to life - is back! In its fourth year, the App Challenge calls students to gather teams, dream up ideas, and create concepts for mobile apps that could solve problems in their schools and communities.
For the first time, the App Challenge will be open to teams representing non-profit organizations in addition to schools, and even more students will earn free tablets and cash awards for the groups they represent. The deadline for submission is Nov. 24, and the winners will be named in January 2016.
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, is helping Verizon to encourage students nationwide to submit their ideas and to organize their teams now.
Created by the Verizon Foundation in partnership with the Technology Student Association, the App Challenge offers hands-on, experiential learning to ultimately help students envision brighter futures for themselves that they may never have imagined, as business owners, app inventors and professional coders.
To view the multimedia release visit:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7593951-verizon-innovative-app-challenge/
The aluminum-body 2015 Ford F-150 crew cab swept the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s full slate of crashworthiness evaluations to qualify for a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK award. The F-150 extended cab turned in a good performance in 4 of 5 assessments but stumbled in the small overlap front test. The results are the first ratings for large pickups in a group the Institute is evaluating this year.
The F-150 crew cab, which Ford calls the SuperCrew, earns good ratings for occupant protection in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint evaluations. The extended cab, or SuperCab, earns good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint evaluations but just a marginal rating for occupant protection in a small overlap front crash.
L’Oréal announced the winners of its International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology, “Caring to Inspire Skin Confidence” at the 23rd World Congress of Dermatology taking place in Vancouver, Canada.
For North America
Dr. Danielle Marcoux from Canada
Camp Liberté – Summer camp for children with skin disorders
This one-week summer camp run by volunteer dermatologists and nurses enrolled children aged 7 to 12 with moderate-to-severe skin disorders, as well as their families, to bring them together for support, social interaction and to increase their confidence. All the activities aim to increase patients’ confidence and self-esteem, improve social skills, reduce stigma about their condition and improve adherence to treatment.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7554651-loreal-announces-2015-awardees/
