With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, a coalition of individuals, not-for-profit organizations and corporations, has joined together to create Action America: a not-for-profit, open-source brand designed to unite and activate Americans everywhere to turn the events of 9/11 into positive action. Led by Marquis Jet founder Kenny Dichter and AOL chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong, the coalition currently includes AOL, Boy Scouts of America, New York Says Thank You Foundation and The Council of Fashion Designers of America, among others. In addition, the Action America initiative is a principal partner in the federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, led annually by the 9/11 nonprofit MyGoodDeed in partnership with many leading national nonprofit groups.
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Frost & Sullivan announced today that it will recognize Itron’s smart grid platform with the 2011 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Quality Leadership during DistribuTECH 2012 in San Antonio, TX. Frost & Sullivan Principal Consultant Farah Saeed will present the award to Itron President & COO of Energy Philip Mezey on Wednesday, Jan. 25 during a reception in Itron’s booth.
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A new survey says Americans’ confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement remains at historically low levels in the face of job uncertainty and financial insecurity.
The 2012 annual Retirement Confidence Survey, released today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) in Washington, and co-sponsored by the Principal Financial Group, finds only 14 percent of Americans are very confident they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement¹. Workers with the most debt have the least confidence.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54549-principal-financial-group-retirement-confidence-survey-job-insecurity-ebri
La Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de una nueva serie de anuncios de servicio público en español para educar a los padres acerca de la importancia de asegurar a sus niños en los asientos de seguridad apropiados para su edad y tamaño. Los avisos, emitidos en colaboración con el Ad Council, promueven los asientos de seguridad entre padres y personas encargadas del cuidado de niños hispanos que trasportan niños de recién nacidos hasta los 12 años de edad. Esta campaña ayudará a aquellos que están en proceso de asimilación a la cultura, leyes en los Estados Unidos y cuyo primer idioma no es el inglés. Vale recalcar que los choques automovilísticos continúan siendo la causa principal de muerte entre niños de 1 a 13 años de edad.
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McDonald’s y Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) honraron a la primera clase de graduados universitarios beneficiarios de la Beca Nacional HACER de la organización Ronald McDonald House Charities con una serie de eventos patrocinados por McDonald’s a lo largo de tres días, culminando con una ceremonia de graduación el jueves 16 de agosto en el histórico Centro Cultural de Chicago. La ceremonia fue conducida por la periodista hispana María Antonieta Collins. El Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr., presidente del United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) y uno de los dos únicos latinos en la historia en recibir una Medalla Presidencial, dio el discurso principal para los graduados hispanos, ante una audiencia de beneficiarios de la Beca Nacional HACER de la organización Ronald McDonald House Charities de los años 2008-2012, familiares, representantes de la comunidad y ejecutivos de McDonald’s y de RMHC.
Para más, va a http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57206-rmhc-hacer-national-scholarship-recipients-2012-hispanic-college-graduates
La Campaña Nacional Hispana del Bigote de Leche de got milk? y Univision Communications Inc., la principal empresa de medios de comunicación al servicio de la comunidad hispana en los Estados Unidos, se enorgullecen en anunciar a los ganadores de “Saborea el Éxito Con Leche”. Un concurso en línea donde se les pidió a las madres que compartieran historias y fotos, acompañadas de una frase que describiera cómo un desayuno balanceado con leche puede ayudar a su familia a tener un día exitoso. Los ganadores fueron escogidos entre 16 ciudades en EE.UU. y recibieron premios de suministro de leche por un año y aparecieron en un comercial de televisión de got milk? que se transmitió a nivel nacional. Entre los ganadores, Guadalupe Salazar de Raleigh, NC, fue la ganadora del gran premio de un viaje con todos los gastos pagos a los estudios de Univision en Miami, para un encuentro con el equipo de Despierta América, el programa matutino más popular entre los hispanos en Estados Unidos, justo a tiempo para el desayuno.
Para más información, vaya a http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59301-got-milk-and-univision-announce-saborea-el-exito-con-leche-winners
This is My Australia looks at the inspiring stories of recipient and nominees of the Australian Of The Year Awards.
Channel 10, Friday Jan 24th at 10:00PM
Ballet Director and inspiration for film Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin is one of eight finalists for the prestigious Australian of the Year Award 2014
Born into extreme poverty in rural China, Li became one of China's foremost ballet dancers. He became Principal Artist with the Australian Ballet in 1995, and his autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer, was translated onto the screen in 2009. Today, Li inspires many Australians with his personal story of hardship, perseverance and success.
When asked to identify three Australians that he's taken inspiration from, Li named his wife, Mary Li, scientist Professor Ian Frazer and America's Cup skipper John Bertrand.
Ese galón de leche que tú consideras como algo principal en tu refrigerador está faltando en muchos de los bancos de alimentos en los Estados Unidos.
Según Feeding America, la mayor organización doméstica para el alivio del hambre en todo el país, la leche es uno de los artículos más solicitados por las personas que acuden a los bancos de alimentos, sin embargo existe una escasez en todo el país ya que muy pocas veces se recibe como donación . Esta situación cambiará muy pronto con el lanzamiento hoy de Proyecto Alimento: Leche para América –The Great American Milk Drive- el primer programa nacional que ayudará a entregar galones de la altamente deseada y rica en nutrientes leche a las familias que padecen hambre y que tanto la necesitan.
Para ver el Multimedia News Release, vaya a http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7148251-feeding-america-food-banks-the-great-american-milk-drive
Chiasma, Inc., a U.S. privately–held biopharma company developing octreotide capsules for the orphan condition acromegaly, today announced two new studies presented at the 97th Endocrine Society (ENDO) Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif. The studies provide additional data from Chiasma’s Phase III trial and new findings on the patient burden of current injection therapies.
“We now have data to help clinicians determine whether octreotide capsules, if approved, are likely to help their patient with acromegaly maintain response,” said Shlomo Melmed, M.D., senior vice president and dean, Cedars–Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles and global study principal investigator. “Furthermore, the Phase III results show the safety and efficacy of octreotide capsules can be reliably determined within 12 weeks of initiating therapy.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7436451-endo-chiasma-clinical-data/
Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl Game, today announced that its float in the 127th Rose Parade presented by Honda in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2016, will support the fight against childhood cancer.
The theme of this year’s parade is Find Your Adventure. Northwestern Mutual will dedicate its float design to the greatest adventure and dream of 13-year-old Peyton Richardson of Sugar Land, Texas, who is in treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Northwestern Mutual is committed to raising awareness, accelerating the search for cures to childhood cancer and providing support to families battling the disease.
Peyton, an aspiring ballerina, would like to see the performances of the distinguished ballet companies of the world and have a ballet lesson with one of their principal dancers. Peyton’s adventure will be brought to life in flowers by Fiesta Parade Floats.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7422154-northwestern-mutual-rose-bowl/
Varsity Brands, the recognized leader in team athletic gear, the driving force in cheerleading and dance, and the most trusted name in celebrating student milestones, today announced Vista Murrieta High School, from Murrieta, Calif. as the winner of its America’s Most Spirited High School Contest. The announcement today coincides with National School Spirit Day, which was recognized by Congress last year.
“Our students feel connected to Vista Murrieta and have an engrained sense of school pride,” said Mick Wager, Principal of Vista Murrieta, “The family atmosphere and sense of community is apparent and genuine.”
High schools across the country were invited to enter the contest, which called for each school to submit a 90-second video, a 500-word essay, two letters of recommendation and several photos demonstrating its school spirit. High schools from 33 states were represented in the contest. Vista Murrieta’s video submission won based on a nationwide vote and included footage from games, pep rallies, and student activities that epitomize a robust school spirit environment that seeks to include all students. Vista Murrieta estimates that 85% of their students are involved in at least one activity, club or sport, and their video was a true testament to the power of school spirit and its effects on high school students.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7636151-varsity-brands-vista-murrieta-award/
