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.
This Valentine’s Day, Avon launches the new sensual fragrances Avon Instinct for Her and Him with actress Megan Fox as the face of the scents. When asked about her perfect Valentine’s Day, Megan Fox reveals she’s not much for flowers or candy. Instead, the iconic beauty says she melts when her husband gives her sentimental gifts like a handmade card, personalized jewelry or a sexy fragrance that reflects her confident, sensual nature.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65312-avon-instinct-fragrance-megan-fox-shares-her-favorite-valentine-gift-ideas
Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. The research found that as mental workload and distractions increase reaction time slows, brain function is compromised, drivers scan the road less and miss visual cues, potentially resulting in drivers not seeing items right in front of them including stop signs and pedestrians. This is the most comprehensive study of its kind to look at the mental distraction of drivers and arms AAA with evidence to appeal to the public to not use these voice-to-text features while their vehicle is in motion.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60391-aaa-research-voice-activated-in-car-tech-undermines-driver-attention
Today at the North American International Auto Show, Michelin introduced the MICHELIN® Premier® A/S tire with revolutionary new EverGrip™ technology, which provides drivers with exceptional levels of safety even as their tires wear down. Even when worn, the MICHELIN Premier A/S with EverGrip™ technology stops shorter on wet roads than the leading competitors’ brand new tires.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65143-michelin-sets-standard-automotive-safety-michelin-evergrip-premier-tire
Consumers have unrealistic expectations about when they will retire, how much money they will need in retirement and where that income will come from, according to The Future of Retirement Income, a survey released today by Genworth.
To view Multimedia New Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54350-genworth-survey-consumers-underestimating-retirement-expenses
When it comes to frying up a feathered feast, there may be no better experts than bearded duckmen Si and Jase Robertson. As members of the Duck Commander family, they know how to be safe when frying a bird. That is why they have teamed up with insurer State Farm® to reinforce the importance of turkey fryer and cooking safety this holiday season with a brand-new video titled Hang on a Minute with Jase and Si Robertson.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56918-state-farm-turkey-fryer-safety-si-and-jase-robertson-duck-dynasty
The XXI Habanos Festival recently took place on the 18 to 22 February in Havana, Cuba. In light of this, Habanos now want to reveal the main criteria for choosing a Habano cigar. The Co-Presidents of Habanos, S.A., the world leader in the marketing of these premium cigars through its 27 brands, believe that undoubtedly the time available is the most relevant criterion to select a Habano, one of the world’s most premium cigars.
According to Inocente Núñez, Co-President of Habanos S.A, there are “two important aspects” when choosing a Habano, “the time we have available and the time of day we are going to be enjoying it”. The time could be from twenty minutes to an hour and twenty minutes.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8509551-habanos-reveal-criteria-choosing-habano/
In a ground-breaking technology move for the automotive industry, Volvo Cars demonstrates the world’s first delivery of food to the car – a new form of ‘roam delivery’ services. The service, which will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress, will allow consumers to have their shopping delivered straight to their car, no matter where they are.
Volvo’s new digital keys technology will allow consumers to choose their car as a delivery option when ordering goods online.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65010-volvo-pilots-roam-delivery-service
Thousands of motorcycles are stolen in the U.S. each year, and fewer than 40 percent are ever recovered. So when a motorcycle has been missing for 46 years, well the chances of it ever showing up again are slim.
But don't tell that to Don Devault. His 1953 Triumph motorcycle was returned to him this week in Omaha, Nebraska - the same place it was stolen in 1967, when Don was 27.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53847-nicb-omaha-man-reunited-with-motorcycle-stolen-46-years-ago
All taxpayers have a fast, safe and free option when it comes to doing their own federal taxes. It’s called Free File, and it’s available only at IRS.gov.
Free File offers brand-name tax software to people who earned $57,000 or less last year, which is 70 percent of all taxpayers. For those who earned more, there are free online fillable forms.
Both options allow people to file returns electronically and use direct deposit, which is the fastest way get to a refund.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59264-irs-free-file-eng
When a five-year-old Ola was sent to live with her parents, she was plunged into a world of violence. Beaten almost daily, and protecting her younger brother and sister, Ola endured sadistic abuse that left her bloody and scarred while somehow trying to find the strength to survive. This is her story. Learn more about this book and author http://lydiataiwo.com Tragic Life Stories – Non-Fiction
