Despite a dramatic increase in participation over the last decade, a new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance finds a significant gap between the demand and supply of afterschool programs. The 2014 edition of America After 3PM, which includes responses from 30,000 U.S. families, finds that for every child enrolled in an afterschool program, there are two more who are not and whose parents would enroll their child, if a program were available.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7335451-afterschool-alliance-survey-finds-unmet-demand-for-afterschool-programs/
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. Gifts are perfectly wrapped, cakes and cookies are baking in the oven, and people across the country are making final preparations to visit their loved loves. In fact, Americans spent an average of 7.3 hours and $560 on holiday travel alone last year, which can also lead to chaos, stress and precious time spent in busy airports and jam-packed highways. That’s why Ziploc® brand is offering a variety of festive products, a surprise-and-delight experience and helpful tips to give travelers a chaos-free holiday.
When hundreds of people along the Ohio Turnpike got to the tollbooth at Mile Marker 71 before their Thanksgiving celebrations began, they were surprised that instead of being asked for the toll, they received an array of gifts—from snacks packed in Ziploc® brand bags and containers to a chauffeured limo ride home.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7707651-ziploc-chaos-free-holiday/
Water has played an important role in the Stella Artois brewing heritage for more than 600 years, and is an essential ingredient in the Stella Artois that is brewed today. Yet 663 million people lack access to clean water – a global crisis that disproportionately affects women, who spend millions of hours a day collecting it. Stella Artois has again partnered with Water.org to drive awareness of the global water crisis, and calls on consumers to help leave a legacy as the generation that ends this crisis, once and for all.
The “Buy a Lady a Drink” campaign was first launched in 2015 to utilize Stella Artois’ global footprint to help positively impact this important issue. Last year the campaign focused on women’s long journeys for clean water. This year, the campaign showcases the positive impact that access to clean water can have, while inspiring consumers to leave a positive mark on the world.
“I’ve seen how the lives of women and their families can change when they get access to clean water,” said Water.org Co-Founder Matt Damon. “Access to water is access to education, access to work, access to the kind of future we want for all humankind. Thanks to our partnership with Stella Artois, this year’s ‘Buy a Lady a Drink’ campaign helps us tell this story – and gives consumers the chance to help us change it.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7733451-stella-artois-partners-with-water-org/
Today, SunPower launched its Helix™ platform, the world’s first fully-integrated commercial solar solution combining solar power production and energy management.
“Unique in the solar industry, Helix is a complete solution that optimizes power production and maximizes value for our commercial customers, such as Bed Bath and Beyond,” said Tom Werner, president and CEO of SunPower. “Integral to each Helix component, from the solar cells to the energy management system, is SunPower’s 30 years of innovation and experience delivering some of the world’s most efficient, reliable solar technology.”
Helix is a pre-engineered, modular solution that is built to last and fast to install, enabling customers to scale their solar programs quickly with minimal business disruption. The Helix platform is standardized across rooftop, carport and ground installations.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7048952-sunpower-helix/
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, today congratulated trusted Edwards partner Dr. Albert Starr on receiving the 2015 Institut de France’s Grand Prix Scientifique in a Paris awards ceremony.
The Grand Prix is one of the largest prizes for scientific accomplishment and is considered the world’s most prestigious prize for cardiovascular research. The Institut’s board awarded Starr the Grand Prix in recognition of research that led to the world’s first successful artificial mitral valve implant in 1960. In the last 55 years, millions of patients around the world have benefitted from the emergence of the field of heart valve replacement and the many technological advances that followed.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7536851-france-grand-prix-starr-edwards/
Last week, Tidy Cats and Jenni Pulos of Bravo’s hit show Flipping Out gave one lucky Chicagoan an in-home makeover centered around her cat’s bathroom – the litter box. Lisa Totino won a litter box area makeover for her cat Tia as the Grand Prize Winner of the Tidy Cats® LightWeight Littervention™ Contest, which sought to bring the benefits of Tidy Cats LightWeight litter to a cat owner in need.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7494751-tidy-cats-littervention-winner/
InComm, a leading provider of integrated point-of-sale (POS) technology solutions to retailers, today announced that it has significantly expanded its Vanilla Reload partner network and now offers nearly 55,000 convenient swipe locations, a 55% increase over last year. Swipe reload is an innovative technology platform that simplifies the reload process for consumers, participating general purpose reloadable (GPR) program managers and retailers.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7081852-incomm-expands-vanilla-reload-partner-network/
Download song link: http://www.amazon.com/Standing-BoilerRoom-Presents-Gemini-Musiq/dp/B00B07DQTO... OR http://www.myspace.com/brsjam/music/songs/last-one-standing-boilerroom-presen... BRS Jam! (BoilerRoom Studios Jam), Song & Melody Written by Richard Arabome, Additional melody By Hagar Mizrahi, Produced & Mastered By Hagar Mizrahi in Los Angeles, Copyright 2013 BoilerRoom Studios PTY Ltd; South Africa. Shot on Red Epic M (Ubuntu) using Red Primo Lenses. Location: Johannesburg, South Africa. Written/Produced & Directed By Richard Arabome For BoilerRoom Studios PTY Ltd.
Living Off the Grid - http://www.thriveoffthegrid.com/ - See how others are living offgrid using the advantages of wind and solar energy plus more for off grid power and ...
Living off the grid you must take advantage of renewable energy. This renewable resource originates from several sources, consisting of sun, wind and water, to start with ...
Researchers are constantly on the lookout for more ways of making green energy. Here are the 2 types you must understand now.
Living off the Grid: - Advantages of Solar Power
i. The energy that originates from simply one hour of sun suffices to supply energy for a year for the whole world
ii. A battery can be used to store off grid solar power for evenings and cloudy days
iii. Solar panels on a roof work when the sun's rays strike the cells in the panel and electrons are released, producing energy
iv. Using solar power will typically provide a saving of $100+ each month on utility costs for the property owners of off grid homes .
Living off the Grid: - Advantages of Wind Energy
i. When wind goes through the blades of a turbine that is connected to a generator, the energy produced by the spin is converted into electrical energy
ii. A single large wind turbine can provide electricity for around 500 off grid homes
iii. Last year, 42 % of the houses that were geared up with a source of off grid power used wind
iv. Unlike most other sources of energy, wind utilizes hardly any water; not only is wind energy carbon neutral, it helps water conservation also
v. There is around 10 times the amount of wind available in the U.S. than is needed to supply power for the whole country
vi. Wind energy is presently the fastest-growing source of renewable energy: - Around two wind farms are set up weekly in the U.S.
For living off the grid, the facts indicate that the advantages of solar power combined with the advantages of wind energy now exceed any advantages that fossil fuels may have had. However it is probably down to individuals to begin the shift to a larger scale adoption, so that we may all enjoy living off the grid.
Delano Las Vegas, an all-suite luxury hotel and the newest destination on The Strip, celebrated its grand opening last night with an exclusive, high-style bash hosted by actress and tastemaker Jaime King and celebrity fashion designer Charlotte Ronson, with surprise musical performances by DJ Samantha Ronson and multi-Platinum musical group, MAGIC!
Dressed in a stunning royal blue striped dress from Charlotte Ronson’s collection, the soiree’s ambassador Jaime King kicked off the celebration with opening remarks highlighting the debut of Delano Las Vegas and previewing the night’s festivities.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7325151-delano-las-vegas-grand-opening-party-2014-with-jaime-king-charlotte-ronson/
